The S.A.L.T. Fishing Tournament features a youth division. Events at Pleasure Island from noon to 6 p.m. For information call Jay Weeks or Stan Armstrong at (409) 963-0433. Sponsors: Saltwater Anglers Leage of Texas. … [Read more...]
Texas Pecan Festival
February 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
To celebrate all the pecan trees in Groves, residents head out to Lions Park for a carnival, vendors and contests. Visitors can usually witness a pie-eating contest, horseshoes and more as bands play and fans line up for foods on a stick. A parade is set for 10 a.m. Sept. 21 in downtown Groves. For details, call Ronnie Boneau at the Groves Chamber of Commerce, (409) 962-3631. … [Read more...]
King Cakes herald in Mardi Gras season
January 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment
There’s a baby in the cake, and the one who finds him hosts the next party. Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas, Feb. 7-10, is a big party weekend for Port Arthur with lighted parades, beads for all and concerts from Easton Corbin, Chris Cagle and more. King cakes - a braided sweet roll wreath covered in green, gold and purple icing – is part of the feasting. The ring of cake symbolizes the … [Read more...]
Hard Baits Catch BIG Sabine Fish
January 15, 2013 By 2 Comments
Anglers wanting to fish the Sabine Lake area out of Port Arthur need to get familiar with hard baits. Sure, soft plastics work in certain capacities but well-informed anglers have learned some of the biggest fish come on big, hard plastics and spoons. Mepps Saltwater Syclops Spoon Local anglers use spoons frequently for catching redfish, speckled trout and Spanish mackerel. This … [Read more...]
Chris Cagle makes Mardi Gras SET debut
January 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment
With two gold albums to his name, Chris Cagle has his own top three list of the most important things in life: “Family, ranch, music. That’s it.” He’ll take the Mardi Gras stage in downtown Port Arthur as the headliner at 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9. The TOTAL Krewe of Aurora Grand Parade, beginning at 6 p.m., will usher in his performance. “Back in the Saddle” is his latest release, … [Read more...]
Mexican Heritage Fiesta
January 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The Mexican Heritage Society of Port Arthur presents the annual Mexican Fiesta in September to celebrate Mexican Independence from Spain. All cultures are invited to the colorful affair at the Robert A. "Bob" Bowers Civic Center that often includes a pageant, food booths and folkloric dancing. Bands plan for an evening dance. Young dancers dress in authentic costumes representing states of … [Read more...]
Independence Day Celebration
January 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment
A blast of fireworks and entertainment that often includes a whistler, bag pipe player, singers, barbershop quartet music, and excerpts from local theater productions are part of Port Arthur's Independence Day Celebration. A Veterans of Foreign Wars group posts colors at the celebration, which typically begins a little after 7 p.m. at the Carl A. Parker Multipurpose Center on the Lamar State … [Read more...]
Port Arthur’s Grand Fishing Opportunities
January 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Anglers looking for serious coastal fishing action need look no farther than the Port Arthur Area. From Sabine Lake to the Gulf of Mexico and many miles of ship channel, it offers truly unique fishing opportunities. Let us check out three of the top species. Redfish Year-round, the jetties at Sabine Pass are arguable the best redfish location on the Upper Coast. Target the deep … [Read more...]
Texas Pop Festival Revisited
January 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Janis Joplin and Edgar Winter made their hard-rocking musical marks at the Texas Pop Festival. Images and objects related to these Southeast Texans will be part of an exhibit at Museum of the Gulf Coast, on loan from Texas Musicians Museum in Dallas. This celebration of the ‘60s will open in association with a larger project, “America's Music,” at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 20. The Jazz … [Read more...]
Love & Legends Mardi Gras parade/concert schedule
December 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas is getting their Cajun on with an all-new list of headliners. Easton Corbin and Chris Cagle will headline the Love & Legends-themed festival. C.J. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band, Joel Martin Project, Whiskey Myers and the Pookie Marceaux Band are among a lineup of zydeco, country and swamp pop players who have never taken the Port Arthur stage … [Read more...]
Holidays Around the World
December 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Port Arthur Cajuns are happy to hang crawfish ornaments on their Christmas trees while Nederland residents might kick up their wooden shoe’s heels with decorations of Dutch heritage. Our Vietnamese residents celebrate Tet – the new year - a little later in the year, with colorful envelopes for money. For Holidays Around the World, they went ahead and hung those paper packets on a … [Read more...]
12 Days of Discovery
December 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The cold snap is here, ice is on the ground, and the cars are frosted-over. But make no mistake, there are plenty of heart-warming things to do in Port Arthur this time of year. We hope you like this fun 12 day guide to heart-warming fun. Please enjoy and share! For more information, try Port Arthur Restaurants or a variety of things to do in Port Arthur. Share this post with your … [Read more...]
Flavors of Asia spice up Port Arthur
December 11, 2012 By 1 Comment
Chef Sandra Kiriacon grinds peanuts and roots for her sauces at a Port Arthur Asian restaurant that’s under “new concept.” Gathered curtains frame intimate settings at the restaurant currently known as Ichiban Japanese Sushi Bar & Lounge. New owners are cooking up a name change to reflect an expanded global menu including Thai red or green curry, Indian lamb, pad Thai, Korean favorites, … [Read more...]
Gospel’s Neville Peter LIVE Dec. 15
December 11, 2012 By 1 Comment
Neville Peter – singer/speaker/pianist – will perform at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at Groves Community Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2701 W. Parkway in Groves. Neville Peter was diagnosed with glaucoma as a youth and completely blind by the age of 12. While in college he was voted National College Jazz Male Vocalist of the Year by Downbeat Magazine. He has penned more than 100 gospel songs. … [Read more...]
Pompeiian Villa filled with Santas
December 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Pompeiian Villa, Port Arthur’s pink house on the sea wall, gives an extra gift this season. Hundreds of Santa Claus figurines greet visitors to the historic home. Docent Pamela Walters says children and their families are welcome to admire Santa in poses from pilot and golfer to beach lover and list maker. Eudora Haber left her collection to Pompeiian Villa and it comes out each … [Read more...]
