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ISSUE Vol. 13, No. 7 Publisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Art Studio, Inc. Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andy Coughlan Copy Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tracy Danna Contributing Photographer . . . . . . Trish Coughlan

The Art Studio, Inc. Board of Directors President Ex-Officio . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Busceme Vice-President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Angela Busceme Members At Large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beth Gallaspy . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maribeth Jones, Sandy Pate, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Angie Phares, Les Warren

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Contents Around & About. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4 Wine Tasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5 Band Nite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6 Dance Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8 Thoughtcrime. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9

Cover: William Rosser

by Trish Coughlan

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Around & About If you come across any interesting exhibitions, museums or other places on your travels, share them with us. Call 409-838-5393, or contact us through our web site at www.artstudio.org. Be sure to include the location and dates of the subject, as well as any costs.

TAKE-A-BOW THEATER ARTISTS will hold OPEN AUDITIONS for final casting of William Shakespeare’s comedic fantasy THE TEMPEST on April 15, at 4 p.m. and April 16, at 6 p.m. at The Art Studio, Inc. “There are roles for men, women, dancers, musicians, and acrobats,” Joanna Clark, Take-ABow director, said. “Sorry, there are no children’s characters.”

The play takes place on an island somewhere in the Mediterranean in the 16th century.

The island is inhabited by Prospero, his daughter Miranda, his slaves Caliban and Ariel, and belly dancers. Magical powers abound, as do shipwrecks, nobility, and pirates.

There will be a workshop on Saturday, March 31, from 10 a.m.-noon.

TASI members and TAB personnel attend free.

“The general public pays $5 to come and get over their fear of Shakespeare,” Clark said.

Speaking Shakespeare, stage movement and major concepts for the world of the play will be addressed at the workshop.

The minimum age to participate is 16.

Performance dates are June 8, 9, 10, 15 and 16, with the possibility of one performance in another city.

Shows will be performed in TASI’s Milam Street extension next door, the future home of TASI’s performing arts space. In keeping with TAB’s “Shakespeare in Shorts” tradition, the audience will be invited to bring their own lawn chairs, coolers, mosquito coils, and to dress for the islands.

To register for the workshop, or for more information about auditions, call Clark at 409291-1725, or email takeabow99@netscape.net.

The Art Studio is located at 720 Franklin in downtown Beaumont. _______________ The SOUTHEAST TEXAS FILM ALLIANCE will begin a new series of screenings the second and fourth Fridays of the month, beginning in April.

The event will include a brief meeting and the screening of a rare or classic film in the main gallery of The Art Studio, Inc. The first screening will be 8 p.m. on April 13, with Akira Kurosawa’s masterpiece RAN, a powerful and disturbing retelling of Shakespeare’s King Lear, set in feudal Japan.

Then at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 11 they will feature NIGHT AND THE CITY, a pitch-perfect example of the film noir style which takes the audience on a tour of blind ambition and broken dreams in 1950s Paris.

The meetings are open to the public.

Admission is $2. Film Alliance members will be

admitted free of charge.

For more information, call The Art Studio at 409-838-5393. _______________ The DISHMAN ART MUSEUM on the campus of Lamar University will present the SENIOR THESIS EXHIBIT April 27 to May 3. The exhibit will open with a free reception April 27 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The museum will also host the MASTER’S THESIS EXHIBIT May 4 to 11, with a reception May 11 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The museum is located on the corner of E. Lavaca and MLK Parkway on the Lamar University campus.

For information, call 409-880-7011. _______________ Ever wonder what we did before computers, cell phones and iPods? The Port Arthur Historical Society is proud to announce the opening of a new temporary exhibition at the MUSEUM OF THE GULF COAST showcasing the many devices we used to communicate with each other before the “hi-tech” age.

LET’S TALK: TOOLS OF COMMUNICATION will be on display through June 10. Featuring artifacts from the museum’s collection as well as loans from the community, the exhibition chronicles communication methods from the Civil War to the mid-20th century.

“Prior to the 1950s, Americans found many ways to communicate,” the museum’s web site states. “Early communication relied heavily on things like letter writing and symbolism found in quilts. As we entered the 20th century, innovations in audio communication abounded with such inventions as the telephone and phonograph. Visual communication has an important legacy from the first cameras developed in the 1850s to television which literally changed the nation. Let’s Talk will feature all of these objects and more including postcards, magazines, typewriters and radios to show the progression of communication methods over time. The exhibition will also include a few scenes taken from history like a 1950s living room to show the context in which these devices were used. In addition, Let’s Talk will feature hands-on stations in which visitors can try their hand at early methods of communication like Morse code.”

The exhibit is curated by the museum’s Lauren Ham “The exhibition is filled with so many fun and interesting objects,” museum director Shannon Harris said. “We know it will appeal to the many school tours who will visit the

Museum this spring, but to be honest, adults will find it exciting to see as well. Before the “hi-tech” age, people had to be very resourceful and inventive. It’s fascinating to see all the different gadgets that were used.”

The Museum will host several events that will highlight the magic of communication and the impact these devices had on American culture and our quality of life: • Saturday, April 14, 10-11 a.m. — Foley Sound Effects Workshop. This workshop for kids, hosted by the Salvage Vanguard Theater touring company, will explore the science of radio magic. Children 8 and up will learn how to make sound effects like crashes, footsteps and creaking doors with everyday gadgets used in SVT productions — fee is $10 per person.

• Saturday, April 14, 7-9 p.m. — The Intergalactic Nemesis. This unique theater production is a 1930s episodic radio show performed live with sound effects by Salvage Vanguard Theater. Adults and children alike will enjoy this rip roaring saga about an ace reporter on the trail of the story of a lifetime which takes her around the world and even to another galaxy. The performance will take place at Lamar State College Port Arthur’s Performing Arts Center — tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door for adults while children 12 and under are FREE. For more information on the show, visit salvagevanguard.org The Museum of the Gulf Coast is located at 700 Procter in Port Arthur.

For information, call 409-982-7000, or visit www.museumofthegulfcoast.com _______________ The BEAUMONT ART LEAGUE will host the NECHES RIVER FESTIVAL ART SHOW April 15 to April 28. A reception for the show will be held April 22.

BAL is located at 2675 Gulf Street in Beaumont.

For information, call BAL at 409-833-4179. _______________ The TEXAS ARTISTS MUSEUM will host Los Tres Viejitos featuring work by LYNN SWEAT, AL GAYTAN and FRANK GERRIETTS, April 6-28.

GRACE MEGNET is the Foyer Spotlight artist for April and work by SHEILA BERGEAUX will be on display in the Texas Room.

TAMS is located at 3501 Cultural Center Drive in Port Arthur.

For information, call 409-983-4881, or visit texasartistsmuseum.org

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A Taste for the Grape THE ARTS MAGAZINE OF THE ART STUDIO, INC.

APRIL 2005

William Rosser

ROSSER TO SHARE PASSION FOR WINE AT TASI ON APRIL 15 Story by Andy Coughlan Photos by Trish Coughlan

WILLIAM ROSSER LIKES A DRINK.

But not in the usual way one expects a 26 yearold college student to drink. While he is not averse to a beer or two on a night out, Rosser’s passion is the study and appreciation of wine.

As part of The Art Studio’s ongoing Shoestring fund-raising campaign, Rosser will host a wine tasting on April 15 at 1 p.m. in The Studio’s gallery.

Admission is by $10 donation.

Rosser said he became interested

in wine about 11 years ago, and it has been his hobby for seven.

“I got into it when I was living in the Northwest,” he said. “We lived in Portland, Ore., so we would drive down to the wine country and visit little wineries. It’s part of the culture up there. You can do it on a day trip and you don’t have to spend a lot of money.”

Rosser said that, interestingly, he comes from a family that doesn’t drink.

He sees his interest in wine as a complement to his eclectic tastes.

“I’m into literature, I’m into art, I’m into theater, I’m into music — so it just goes hand-in-hand with everything else I am interested in,” he said. “No

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one is going to walk up on me and see me reading John Grisham. I’m more likely to be reading Tolstoy.”

Rosser has worked as a wine consultant at Specs for two years. Over time, he has built a clientele base and that has developed into his holding wine tastings two or three times a week.

He said it began when a regular client invited him to a weekly gathering she had with her friends. She invited Rosser to bring some wines and in return, the group cooked him a meal.

And it just started from there,” he said. “Then customers of mine who became friends started paying me for it.”

He said he has been doing it at least twice a week for the past eight months.

Rosser is always looking for opportunities to share his passion with anyone interested in wine.

“People can call my cell phone at 281-216-3237, and I will always call back,” he said.

Rosser said he enjoys the tastings because it is nice to be able to impart something one knows.

“I like to teach,” he said.

“Especially if they are interested, if they want to know more about it. I

INSIDE: LISA REINAUER: JUDGE AND JURY, HOT PIG, AND MORE

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saving the music … & The Art Studio, too!

WHEN JANELL REGALDO HEARD from her friend that The Art Studio, Inc. was having trouble following Hurricane Rita, the sixteen year-old decided to take matters into her own hands.

“This news scared me because I have been going to The Studio since I was in the 7th grade,” she said. “I love The Studio and everything it stands for in the community. I could not imagine it not being there.”

So she decided to organize a fund-raiser featuring local bands. The event went over so well, Janell decided to resurrect The Studio’s monthly Band Nite, a long-time staple of the local music scene that had dwindled over the previous couple of years.

She decided to recruit her friend Olivia Busceme to help her run the event.

“For a while, The Art Studio was losing money on the Band Nites, and then there was nobody to book shows,” Olivia said. “We missed going to the shows every month, and so did many others.”

Olivia said that after Janell had organized the benefit, with the help of Katy Wiley, she decided to return to a regular monthly spot.

“It’s a lot of work when you have to go to school at the same time, so in February Janell asked me to join in the effort,” Olivia said.

The West Brook high school students arranged for bands and used MySpace to recruit bands and advertise the gigs.

“MySpace is a great because we can post bulletins and classifieds letting everyone know we’re looking for bands, and responses are usually really fast,” Olivia said. “Bands usually send us messages over MySpace and ask to play at a benefit concert. We

Story by Andy Coughlan Photos by Trish Coughlan

can check them out and listen to their music and see what other people think of them. Bands can also call the Art Studio and ask to play.”

Olivia said that it some kids the pair know at school are forming bands and said it is encouraging to know that when they get some original songs together, they know there’s a place to play.”

The pair said they get 100-150 people at each gig, held in the open area to the side of The Studio, but there is plenty of room for more.

One major policy change is that no alcohol is allowed on the premises during Band Nite.

“Personally, I do not want to promote drinking,” Janell said. “This rule is mostly because this is a show run by teenagers. We don’t want to have to deal with any rowdy behavior.”

Olivia said that The Studio had a

reputation in the past for “crazy happenings” at some of the shows.

“It wasn’t really that bad, but people talk,” she said. “We want The Art Studio to be the place for young people, and we want their parents to be able to come to the shows, too. We welcome the parents of young concert-goers to check the place out.

“There are worse places your children could be. The first time we banned alcohol, everything ran smoothly and there was hardly anything to clean up afterwards. People are just more efficient when there isn’t alcohol, and I think that’s allowed us to have five bands to a show instead of just three like we used to.”

The makeup of bands is different

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Janell Regaldo, left, and Olivia Busceme on the outside stage at The Art Studio, Inc. The band Barely Blind, top, were among those who played at the first “Save the Studio” benefit in November.

Photo by Jessica Coward

BAND NITE RESURRECTED UNDER STEWARDSHIP OF ENTERPRISING TEENS

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dancetolivetodance

Photos by Andy Coughlan

Dance group to take a bow April 28 In a glamorous trip to the Mediterranean, cultural dance from the Middle East and evolved forms of classical European dance take center stage at The Art Studio, Inc. on April 28 at 7 p.m.The show marks the first annual dance concert by Take-A-Bow Theater Artists,TASI’s resident indie theater company, and will spotlight local choreographers and talent.

Three of the choreographers made their performing debuts with TAB in last spring’s Macbeth.Tricia Byler-Scott,Adrienne Shearer and Alethea Norton portrayed Weird Sisters Three and Two and Lady Macbeth, respectively.All are trained, experienced dancers ready to push their creative envelopes.

“I became involved with Jewish Messianic praise dance a while back and the more I studied it, the more I became consumed,” Byler-Scott said.“Our segment will feature eleven dancers and two flag bearers, as well as spoken word. It is deeply spiritual and historic for all of us, regardless of our personal beliefs.”

Norton admits that lyrical, with its roots in ballet, is her favorite style of dance.

“I’ll be presenting a solo,” she said.“Lyrical is such a beautiful means of self-expression and can be performed to virtually any style of music.You get the grace of ballet, but the flow can reflect more modern technique.”

Shearer, who recently wowed audiences in her first straight dramatic role as Laura in TAB’s The Glass Menagerie, teaches jazz, lyrical, character and praise at Agape Christian Dance Academy. She will bring several segments.

“We have a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King that

is unique, as well as a video segment,” she said.“Our finale will be performed to live music.”

Middle Eastern dance includes belly dancing, which is taught at TASI by Joanna Clark, aka Samira, the Artistic Director of Take a Bow. In addition to Samira’s choreography, the work of Sheherezed (Alexandra Simeonides-Bernard) will be featured.

Belly dance is one of the most feminine art forms, yet so misunderstood,” laughs Simeonides-Bernard, who teaches at Lamar University and at Mind and Body.

“People expect something wild, but it’s very artistic,” she said.“We’ll share several numbers, including a tabla solo, set to percussion only.”

The choreographers will perform with their dance troupes during the concert, which will be set forth in segments. Solo performances and musical interludes weave the theme for an elegant presentation.

The audience will also be the first to experience the newly expanded stage and seating area in the gallery.

The stage will be twice as wide and we will have double the seating now,” Clark said.

“We’ve made some improvements to the gallery in order to better accommodate both our visual and performing artists.”

Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at The Art Studio, Inc. at 720 Franklin in downtown Beaumont, Tuesday through Saturday, between 1 and 5 p.m.

For more information, call 409-838-5393, or email takeabow99@netscape.net.Web address is www.myspace.com/takeabow99

Members of dancetolivetodance go through their paces in the rehearsal room at The Art Studio.

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by Franco that is my emotion slides through the skin But I’m no sloth Mondini-Ruiz.

Grabbing a small drop of blood glistens, Maybe a lazy ant, but definitely no sloth onto the air as he nimbly screws the small I’m just a glutton for my own punishments that is my mind balls on the end of the rod.

My own over thought out plans to make some move Reckoning that will hurt me the least or cause for the safest there is nothing She, satisfied, sits up most comfortable play but this dim devotion and looks in the mirror I am American, comfortable and safe Review and Knowing at the two silver dots Doing just enough to eat I am bowing photos that draw by my eyes I’m doing nothing unless someone steps on me to my internal bind to her perfect Andy neck.

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WINE from page 5 kind of get a kick out of that. It’s really gratifying because of my age.”

Rosser said interest in wine is not limited to older people.

“My co-workers will come up to me and say, ‘pick me out something,’” he said. “I will ask them what the want and get them something. My friend April, I gave her a bottle of South African Pinot Tas, and she came back and said, ‘thank you so much for giving me that.’ From then on she has been a wine drinker. Now she says, ‘come on over and bring a Bordeaux.’”

Rosser said the wine tasting at The Art Studio will last for around two hours. He said he doesn’t conduct a formal talk, “people don’t want to be lectured to,” preferring to be available to anyone who asks questions.

He said that he wants people to be able to come by and relax, enjoy the wine and experience the ambience of The Studio’s gallery.

“What I like to do, which differs from others who do consultations, is that I don’t like to tell people what they taste, I like to ask them what they taste,” he said. “I’ll give them a general layout of the character of the grape or the style of the wine, but everyone has a different palate and everyone has a different nose.”

Rosser said that his style allows him to get feedback from people and what they found in the wine.

“Certain times it will give you an immediate memory,” he said. “Something from the past will come to mind, like when you hear a song and you associate it with something automatically.”

Rosser said that he tries to make his consultations accessible to the non-wine connoisseur, as well as to people who have some knowledge of the subject.

“What I like about it most is that I’m a travel nut and I am obsessed with the whole concept of place,” he said. “I like the aspect of being able to taste the place. Especially with French or Italian wine, you are tasting the little town.

“I find that to be very intriguing.”

Rosser will have an equal combination of varying levels of sweetness and dryness that represent different places.

There will be four to six wines available for tasting, all of which retail for around $10.

“I’m not going to get extravagant because I like to get good things for the money,” he said. “Not everybody has $50 to blow on a bottle of wine — I know I don’t.

“So I hope people will find great wines for the money — great bargains.”

The Art Studio is located at 720 Franklin in downtown Beaumont.

For information, call Rosser at 281-216-3237, or The Art Studio at 409-838-5393.

Hors d’ouvres will be provided by Les Warren.

Mission Statement Founded in 1983, The Art Studio, Inc. is devoted to: providing opportunities for interaction between the public and the Southeast Texas community of artists; furnishing affordable studio space to originating artists of every medium; promoting cultural growth and diversity of all art forms in Southeast Texas; and providing art educational opportunities to everyone, of every age, regardless of income level, race, national origin, sex or religion.

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The purpose of The Art Studio, Inc. is to (1) provide educational opportunities between the general public and the community of artists and (2) to offer sustained support for the artist by operating a non-profit cooperative to provide studio space and exhibition space to working artists and crafts people, and to provide an area for group work sessions for those artists and crafts people to jointly offer their labor, ideas, and enthusiasm to each other.

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To present 10 art exhibitions per year To maintain equipment for artists in a safe working environment To provide better access to artists for the public To offer regularly scheduled adult and children’s classes To develop and maintain public activities with all sectors of the community To develop and maintain equipment to aid artists in their work To provide a display retail outlet for artists To expand programming and activities with increased facility space

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MUSIC from page 7 with each gig, according to who wants to play or who books the bands.

“I think Janell hand picks all of the bands at her shows,” Olivia said. “I usually book which ever bands ask first, but sometimes I ask specific ones to play.”

The girls said they try to include bands that appeal to all types.

“The shows bring a large array of different people,” Janell said. “The bands are usually different genres so you have hardcore kids, punk kids, kids who are there to support their friends, and people who would be there no matter who was playing just to support The Studio.”

Olivia said that many bands bring friends and relatives to the gigs.

“Some of the bands’ entire families come to see them, grandparents, children and all,” she said.

Olivia said no matter what your musical taste, you are likely to find it at Band Nite.

“In March we had pop-punk and screamo,” she said. “April will be a mixed bag show — alternative rock,

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electro, acoustic blues, Christian metal — something for everyone. May will be mostly punk with some rock and metal.

“We have old bands and new ones, some from Houston and Beaumont and other cities in the area.”

As for what the girls hope to see for Band Nite? They both hope that, as well as providing a great venue for up-and-coming bands, the event helps keep The Studio going.

“I would like for people to appreciate how great it is that Beaumont has something like this for young musicians,” Olivia said. “Band Nites are a good way to introduce the new bands and to bring in people from other cities. We want to bring attention to local music and to the arts.

“Band Nites shouldn’t be something that people look down on for being powered by old extention chords and kids in a shed with holes in the roof. We want to raise enough money to make our space better for the bands and their fans. We want to give the bands a place to show their work while they perfect their art.”

“It’s not to make a profit for ourselves,” the girls said, “it’s to

Barely Blind, were among those who played at the first “Save the Studio” benefit.

Photo by Jessica Coward

keep providing art in its many forms, to the community.”

Admission to Band Nite is $10.

The event runs from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at The Art Studio, Inc., 720 Franklin in downtown Beaumont.

For more information on concert dates and bands, as well as how to sign up to be a participating band, visit www.myspace.com/artstudio and www.myspace.com/theartstudioinc, or call TASI at 409-838-5393.

WE CARRY

ART SUPPLIES IN OUR SALES GALLERY 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday-Saturday

Ceramics • Paintings • Jewelry Plus Art Studio merchandise including shirts and tote bags.

Whether you are an art collector or just shopping for gifts, we have something for you.

VISIT OUR SALES GALLERY TODAY AT 720 FRANKLIN IN DOWNTOWN BEAUMONT

409-838-5393 • www.artstudio.org

720 Franklin, Beaumont, Texas 77701

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INSIDE • ‘BAND NITE’ RETURNS • THOUGHTCRIME: MUSINGS FROM AREA POETS • AROUND & ABOUT: INFORMATION ABOUT ART HAPPENINGS • WINE TASTING FUND-RAISER • ISSUE SUBMISSIONS: issue@artstudio.org

When you support The Art Studio with your membership, you receive ISSUE, Southeast Texas’ and Southwest Louisiana’s alternative press as well as class schedules, invitations to opening receptions and various Studio functions.

Volunteers These people are the life blood of our organization.

WE COULDN’T DO IT WITHOUT YOU! To volunteer, drop by The Art Studio, Inc., or call 409-838-5393.

Heather Eager Benee Bernard Clint Dearborn Rhonda Rodman Sue Wright Cyndi Grimes Rhonda McNally Andy Coughlan Renee Coughlan Olivia Busceme Jannell Rigaldo Uriah Kensson Les Warren Torchy Colleen Bonnin Beth Galaspy Lige Chris Dombrowsky

SUPPORT THE ARTS Become a member of The Art Studio, Inc. See page 3 for membership form or see the membership page on our web site at

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DISTRIBUTION POINTS DOWNTOWN THE ART STUDIO, INC. 720 FRANKLIN ART MUSEUM OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS 500 MAIN BABE DIDRIKSON ZAHARIAS MUSEUM 1750 IH-10E BEAUMONT CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 801 MAIN (IN CITY HALL) BEAUMONT ART LEAGUE (FAIRGROUNDS) 2675 GULF ST HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RE-STORE 610 TRINITY@ FANNIN SETAC (IN JULIE ROGERS THEATER) PEARL STREET @ FORSYTHE TATTOOMANIA 601 PARK SOUTH END/LAMAR UNIVERSITY CARLITO’S RESTAURANT 890 AMARILLO @ COLLEGE DOS AMIGAS 1590 FRANKLIN KAMPUS KORNER RESTAURANT 4637 CALLAGHAN KOCH’S FLOWERS & GIFTS 2270 AVENUE C LU ART DEPARTMENT LU SETZER STUDENT CENTER OLD TOWN BANDO’S 215 N 11TH @ LIBERTY CARLO’S RESTAURANT 2570 CALDER GREEN BEANERY 2121 MCFADDIN HAIRY BUSINESS SALON 2121 MCFADDIN JASON’S DELI 112 GATEWAY SHOP CNTR KATHARINE & CO. 1495 CALDER MAGPIE RAO’S BAKERY 2596 CALDER SIGN INTERNATIONAL EXPRESS 2835 LAUREL SUNRISE 2425 S 11TH SWICEGOOD MUSIC CO. 3685 COLLEGE CENTRAL/WEST END BASIC FOODS 229 DOWLEN BIG D’S 2050 S MAJOR DRIVE EARLY BIRD CAFE 5955 PHELAN GUITAR & BANJO STUDIO 4381 CALDER KRISTY’S KORNER 4285 CALDER LOGON CAFE 3805 CALDER THE MASSAGE INSTITUTE 2855 EASTEX FRWY, SUITE 1 (@ DELAWARE) NOVROZSKY’S 4230 CALDER THE OPEN BOOK 4245 CALDER RED B4 BOOKS 4495 CALDER REED’S LAUNDRY 6025A PHELAN @ PEYTON THE ROYAL STOP MAJOR DRIVE @ GLADYS PARKDALE BARNES & NOBLE 4153 DOWLEN RAO’S BAKERY 4440 DOWLEN SILK ROAD 4438 DOWLEN MID/SOUTH COUNTY LAMAR STATE COLLEGE, PORT ARTHUR MUSEUM OF THE GULF COAST 700 PROCTER JASPER GALLERY SQUARE 126 LAMAR ORANGE LAMAR STATE COLLEGE, ORANGE