Things to do

The Port Arthur News

April 18, 2008 12:34 pm

— Things to do in and around the Golden Triangle: Keep News readers posted by sending information on local events. Send items, including complete address, admission charges and a phone number to: The Entertainer, 3501 Turtle Creek Drive, Port Arthur, TX 77642, or e-mail information to panews@panews.com. Documents may be faxed to 724-6854

The Doorway — Barely Blind, 7 p.m., Friday, 1108 Port Neches Ave.
Arthur’s Pub — Friday, The Nightowls. Ages 21 and older are welcome and admission is charged at the door. Call 409-962-3400 for more information. 3801 Texas 73 E. 409-962-3400.
Dylan’s — Friday, Hoosier Daddy. Saturday, JAG. Ages 18 and older are welcome. Call 409-722-1600 for more information. 8601 Ninth Ave., Port Arthur.
Larry’s French Market — Jackie Callier and Cajun Cousins perform Friday night. Saturday, Bobby and The Rockers. 3701 Pure Atlantic Road, Groves. 409-962-3381
Woody’s — Cheap Whiskey performs Friday for ages 21 and older. Admission is $5 at the door. 8484 Central Mall Drive, Port Arthur.
The Vortex — Friday, Kung Fu Grip with Scrabble Robot and Wormdirt. Admission is $7 at the door for ages 21 and older. Saturday, the Pickled Punks, Bloodmoon Howlers. Admission is $8 at the door. Call 409-892-5766 for more information. 2825 Interstate 10 E, Beaumont.
The Art Studio — Kung Fu Grip with Misfortune 500, Fictive Kin, Cousin Phelpy and Three Men and a Mannequin. There will also be a special fire dance performance and free toast. All ages are welcome and admission is $5 at the door.
Madison’s — Friday, Soul Vacation. Saturday, the Dustin Powell Band. Ages 18 and older welcome and admission is charged for weekend concerts. Call 409-924-9777 for more details. 4020 Dowlen Road, Beaumont.
Antone’s — Clutch performs Friday for ages 18 and older and admission is $20 and $25 at the door. Saturday Hardshell Case, Dead Men Walking and Boggdown performs. Admission is $10 at the door for ages 18 and older. Call 409-832-2944. 240 Crockett St., Beaumont.
Whiskey River — Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys perform. Admission is $10 at the door for ages 18 and older. Call 409-832-2999 for more information. 3871 Stagg Drive, Beaumont.
Delta Downs — Rick Springfield performs Friday. Tickets are $45 and can be purchased at most Ticketmaster outlets, on-line at www.ticketmaster.com, from the Delta Downs gift shop, Lagniappe Gifts and Sundries, or by phone at 409-833-7747 or 337-474-4900. Only ages 21 and older may attend.
Isle of Capri — Tracy Lawrence performs Saturday. Tickets are available at the casino and start at $20. The doors open at 7:30 p.m. with the show beginning at 8 p.m. for ages 21 and older only.
Christus St. Elizabeth Annual Gala — Starring Aretha Franklin Queen of Soul. Annual fundraiser for Christus St. Elizabeth hospital featuring performance by Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. 7 p.m. cocktails, 8 p.m. Dinner, 9:30 p.m. performance, Saturday, April 19. Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main St., Beaumont (409) 899-7593
Gulf Coast Gala — Featuring The Oak Ridge Boys. The Oak Ridge Boys have been reaching across the spectrum of America's musical landscape for three decades with hit records in the country, gospel and pop music fields. The annual black-tie gala benefits Museum of the Gulf Coast and Lamar State College-Port Arthur programs. Includes dinner. 6 p.m. reception, dinner at 7 p.m. April 28, followed by The Oak Ridge Boys. Four levels of sponsorships are available. Carl A. Parker Center, 1800 Lakeshore Drive on the Lamar-Port Arthur campus. Individual tickets $125 per person. (409) 984-6101.

Keep News readers posted by sending information on local events. Send items, including complete address, admission charges and a phone number to: The Entertainer, 3501 Turtle Creek Drive, Port Arthur, TX 77642, or e-mail information to panews@panews.com. Documents may be faxed to 724-6854.