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“No Solid Surface” by Brandi Hamilton showing May 5 in the Maudee Carron Gallery

The Art Studio, Inc. will host an exhibition of photography by Brandi Hamilton during the month of May. There will be a free public reception for the exhibit, entitled “No Solid Surface,” on Thursday, May 5 from 5-8 p.m. Beaumont native Hamilton served in the air force for 20 years before returning home to pursue a BFA

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for the record: April Album Reviews

by Kay-Alana Turner When you’re happy, free, confused and lonely at the same time, spin:  “Catch 22” Jaye Madison Twin duo Jaye Madison offers reassuring grit on the first single from the band’s upcoming debut record. Produced by Mikal Blue, the mastermind who brought us One Republic and Colbie Caillat, “Catch 22” is deeply rooted

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style files: Shanna and Jeremy Hawa

Meet the fashionable husband and wife filmmaking team behind the local company Light Strike Productions, Shanna and Jeremy Hawa, photographed by Studio Ink contributor Meg Baertl Brown amongst the unique decor at Soggy Bottom Saloon in Beaumont. Jeremy Hawa 1) Where are you from?Beaumont Texas / Ft. Worth Texas 2) Tell me about your education/career?I

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BAND NITE: March 26

ALL AGES WELCOME!doors open at 7:00 – music begins at 8:00$5 minimum donation at the door (cash only) LIVE ORIGINAL MUSIC BY: Jacob Hutto(Singer/Songwriter, Indie Folk, Indie Rock) Chase Curtis(Folk, Americana, Country) NOM(Full-band, Rock) and hosted by JONATHAN BAGLEY! *Any remaining items leftover from the CLOTHING SWAP happening earlier in the day will still be available to

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