“The world of high principles and intense feelings that he [Rubens] creates is so well forgotten, so complete, so definitive, that it takes on the aura of the canonical… It is Rubens’ pictorial language that seduces us.” — Alejandro Vergara, senior curator of Flemish and Northern European paintings, Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid. They fly,
In a small town acting class, the drama and humor of everyday life takes center stage. Beaumont Community Players’ production of “Circle Mirror Transformation,” by Annie Baker, will run for three weekends beginning April 10. “Circle Mirror Transformation” explores the lives of four souls who enroll in Marty’s six-week-long, community center drama class. As the
Ines Alvidres draws inspiration from heritage, home, friends Ines Alvidres smiles. So what’s the big deal, you may ask? Lots of people smile. But Ines smiles a lot and it’s contagious. The 31-year old Mexico native creates bright paintings that reflect her personality — she describes her work as “Friendly Abstract.” “I think the essence
Annual show highlights work of Studio members David Cargill, renowned Beaumont sculptor, has been named juror of The Art Studio, Inc. Member Jurored Art Exhibition (TASIMJAE), which opens with a free reception, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. April 4. Riah Lee won last year’s show, jurored by Megan Young, and will be the exhibiting artist
The Dishman Art Museum will be filled with candlelight, smooth jazz and decadently-dressed partygoers for the Beaumont Pride 2015 Coming Out Ball, April 18. Fourteen LGBTQIA debutantes will be presented. The ball is a chance for Golden Triangle residents and visitors to get dressed up and enjoy local cuisine and an open bar, and the
Spindletop Unitarians find shelter at Art Studio during transition Drake Waldrep, three and a half (the half is important at that age), dances next to his mother, Jill, as the sounds of David Bowie’s “Changes” fill the classroom at The Art Studio, Inc. It is close to 11 a.m. on a chilly March morning, and
Notice anything different about this issue? How about everything! After many years with Four Star Press, the printer of our good old black-and-white publication, they are no longer in business and we had to seek a new printer for our beloved rag. With a little research, we found Port Arthur News to print our publication.
Beaumont Pride and Crockett Street Entertainment District will host a free dance party, March 6, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Red Room. Entertainment features Son of Hot Damn and a Drag Show featuring Bella Cavalli, Olivia Gardner and Treasure Gardner. The event kicks off planning for the Pride Festival, the date for
The High Street Gallery will host an exhibition of paintings, drawings and ceramics by Carlo Busceme IV, The gallery is located in Victoria House, 2110 Victoria St. in Beaumont. Busceme has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Lamar University with an emphasis in painting. His work is rhythmic, spontaneous, and abstract. The show is
Greek artist Takis implements magnets to attract art, science In 1960, in the Iris Clert Gallery in Paris, Panagiotis “Takis” Vassilakis suspended the poet Sinclair Beiles in a chair using magnets. Spectators held their breaths as they watched the poet declare in mid-air, “I am a sculpture. I would like to see all nuclear bombs
