Here to see Dirty Rotten Scoundrels with my mommie. I am glad Beaumont has a place to go that…read morekinda makes me feel I'm in New York !

I've been in Beaumont community players summer programs since they would let me in which was 2016…read more They mean every thing to me, and have helped me connect with people. Their plays are always great, and I know if your kid likes acting or being on stage I would recommend their summer program. I've also been in the Christmas story from 2019, and every ones always so nice and friendly. The costume designer works magic on their outfits, the detectors their are always so helpful when it comes to questions about blocking, acting, or vocal warm ups. The owner of the place is doing a online class for anyone who is interested in theater. The class is for the the people that want to get on stage and sing their hearts out or the people that are interested in directing a play and many other things. I feel like I'm boring you with so information. But this place is really amazing and you should check it out, plus at the end of plays if you stick around you usually can see the cast come out, not in their customs so you will have to really look, but you can still see them.

What a great studio! My first thought when I toured the studio was " what studio has a prayer…read morerequest board?" How awesome! The entire staff was warm and welcoming. The students were very nice and helpful. The training is rigorous and focused. My dancer son needed that. That was confirmation this is place we need to be to continue to truly train and support my son's dancing career. The 2017 Recital was very orderly and well planned, not chaotic. It started with prayer. It is truly a God place to be.

Very little happens in downtown Beaumont after the office workers leave. The city tried to change…read morethat by opening a nightlife district on Crockett Street; that was such a bust that it was a joke. No, one of the few places you can go at night in downtown is the Jefferson Theatre. Opened in 1927, the Jefferson is a grand old dame. It's similar to other old theaters I've been to. And thankfully, it did not suffer the same fate as most of them: being torn down for an office tower with no character or - worse yet - a parking lot. It's well taken care of. I put it at three stars because it's not used much. There are VERY occasional concerts and movies that appear here. Not enough to make the Jefferson a destination. This may be because the Beaumont-Port Arthur area has very little nightlife to begin with. With so many people moving to Texas lately, including some to the southeast corner, this may bring in people who may want to see more classic movies or nationally-ranked concerts. The Jefferson has a far better local reputation than the Ford Arena & Pavilion several miles to the southwest, so why not? If you like old theaters, then you'll love the Jefferson Theatre. Hopefully there's an event there when you're ready to see it.

I love these old venues! We came to the Jefferson to see Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt (if I'm ever…read moregoing to be considered Texan, I feel like seeing Lyle Lovett is part of the mandatory to-do list), and immediately fell in love with the place. The ticket process was easy and the ushers were so helpful when our tickets wouldn't print correctly. Next time we'll just do will call, since the line was so short. Live music typically sounds better in a smaller venue like this, and Jefferson is no different...

The Julie Rogers Theatre was built in 1928, back when life in Beaumont centered around downtown…read more When people dressed up to go see a concert in a gorgeous auditorium. Times have changed a lot, and downtown is nearly dead. But people do still go to see the shows at the Julie Rogers Theatre. They go to the Jefferson Theatre too, but for shows that need a big stage and expect bigger crowds, then Julie Rogers it is. And it is classy. Going up the stairs between the Greek columns into the building is like entering the world of The Great Gatsby. It has the nicest carpet, the nicest wallpaper, the nicest couches, the nicest restrooms, the nicest chandeliers. And then you enter the auditorium, and it has the nicest acoustics. The Southeast Texas Symphony is the main tenant, but they also hosted a praise & worship event with Michael W. Smith last year, along with many others. One Yelper posted about seeing the dinosaur-rock band Foreigner here. The Symphony, that's why we went. We got two tickets, the Hunny put on a nice dress, I put on my slacks and Rush Limbaugh No Boundaries tie, and in we went. Parking was an issue, but that's because there were two other big events downtown that night. We were pretty far back, but you go for the music, not to see someone's facial expressions. Really, putting a big screen up in this hall would simply ruin it. They didn't need microphones. Seats were comfortable. It's not intimate, but it's also not an arena where you get lost in the crowd. The past lives on at the Julie Rogers. And this is the place to see a good show and enjoy the atmosphere.

I recently visited the theatre to attend #Foreigner concert. All these years growing up listening…read moreto this group, but never had the opportunity to see them in person. You can imagine the feeling when I found out that they were literally gonna perform in the neck of my woods. We drove to Beaumont to attend the concert. It was a decent sized theatre and was packed inside. We got good seats towards the stage. The theatre had a nice sized stage, plenty of seating, great lighting and sound features. The concert was a hit. Too bad Lou Gramm doesn't sing for them, but nonetheless, all the remaining crew members were the same. The concert lasted for a couple of hours, and they played all the original hits. The crowd was all into it (including myself), and I was just rock n rolling throughout the night. I don't believe I sat down for even a minute. The theatre has all sorts of performances. I look forward to attending more plays/concerts at this facility.

My son went to the Harry Potter Camp here & had a great time! The staff seemed very friendly and…read morethe people that ran the Harry Potter camp were very nice. We look forward to visiting the museum again.

What a wonderful gem! The museum staff is fantastic and the space for events (weddings,…read moreparties,etc.) is great! The entrance fee is affordable. Do yourself a favor and go visit this place.

The best kept secret in the Lake Charles area. They have been around forever!! You should hear…read morethis wonderful orchestra in person if in the area.

Sandra our tour guide very informative. Gave us a great and interesting tour. Highly recommend a…read morevisit here

Carefully restored. Befitted with period furnishings, most once owned by the French family but none…read moreare modern. No electric lighting. Our tour was conducted by flashlight and natural light. Air conditioned, thank goodness because summer in SE Texas means both the temperature and humidity are high. Amy, the Docent, is so sweet and knowledgable. The grounds are excellently maintained. A true show piece.

The food tastes good, but it's pricey. Some of the prizes are dusty, but it is fun. It's a bit…read moreoverpriced for something like that. They sometimes make the games rigged, the lift the bottle one is purposely made to cheat with you, you have to make the exact angle or else it will fall. The knock down bottle game is also made to cheat with you, the bottles are heavy, the balls are light. I prefer the water gun one, the duck game, the balloon pop game, they are easy, you can get good prizes. The rides are kinda of boring, they give you nausea right after in night. Also they give out wristbands which are unlimited, but you don't get cash back though, even for tickets. The rides look like they are old, and they might creak and break, which isn't good for our safety. I'm just there for games.

I have some experience with fairs, having been to several in the Land of Fruits and Nuts. County…read moreFairs are a celebration of local culture, ranging from corny (Angels Camp) to high-tech (Pleasanton). The State Fair in Sacramento is a BIG DEAL, like merging the county fair with a Six Flags park. Now, in Free America, I've heard that the fair in Dallas is just as big a deal as the fair in Sacramento. Then we have the South Texas State Fair. With over 200 counties, I guess Texas thought it's better to have regional fairs combining several counties instead of over 200 county fairs. I mean, do you expect a fair in Loving County, population 70? The South Texas State Fair has the feel of a county fair: * Midway: Bigger, nicer, and safer than a typical county fair. The rides are portable, but are better maintained than others, including that one in Ohio that resulted in one death when it malfunctioned. Rides are $3-5, or all you can ride for $40, and the girl got her money's worth with the $40 wristband. * Food: Walking through the outside booths, they're nearly all food. Typical offerings (cheeseburgers, tacos, brisket, funnel cakes), lots of repeats, high prices with semi-low quality. But you can't get a fried Oreo anywhere else. * Concerts: The Alameda County Fair, with its large permanent amphitheater, is an aberration. Most have a temporary stage, and so does the South Texas State Fair. Many national acts started in this part of the country - the Big Bopper, George Jones, Janis Joplin, Tracy Byrd, Micah Tyler - but this fair showcases up-and-comers. Country music is obviously big here. Even if you never heard of the act, you're in for a good show. Exhibits: Local stuff, the type that you'd expect to find in the county fair. I admit, I had the song "Our state fair is the best state fair..." going through my mind. I guess it depends on what your expectations are. If you're looking for a typical experience, cotton candy and all, with a Lone Star flair, then you're gonna love the South Texas State Fair at Ford Park. Be warned: you won't be the only one. As the night goes on, the crowd gets BIG. We got there 45 minutes after the gate opened on a Friday, and by 7pm, the lines in the Midway were already at least half an hour long per ride. It's a good one.