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on the coverHow would modern and fashionable Pilgrims and Indians dressif the rst Thanksgiving were held today? Using the latest in fall andwinter fashion trends, VIP created our rst high fashion photoshoot toanswer that question. See the results on page 24.

Cover models: Garrison Fuller and Brittany Castillo; Stylists: GraceMathis and Larena Head; Photographer: Silvia C. McClain; Makeup:Grace Mathis; Hair: Haley Hardin, On Stage Hair; Location andfurnishings: Burns Antik Haus; Assitants: Julie Burns, Judy Stokely

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vip magazine

inside november07 vip hoe

07 Thanksgiving table

centerpieces that

create a wow factor

3 food&dink13 11 new restaurants

that opened in 2011

18 When it comes to

food, it's all about

presentation

20 Where to get the

best pie in Southeast

Texas

24 vip stle24 Fall, winter fashion

meets modern-day

Pilgrims and Indians

30 The costumes of

Cirque du Soleil's

Dralion

34 vipesonalit34 The taste and heart of

Katharine Carmichael

37 vip spotliht37 SE Texas events

44 vip viein44 5 new cruise ships

prepare to call

Galveston home

42 vip advise42 A Thanksgiving

itinerary to keep

your guests busy and

you sane

47 Five great dates in

November

48 Calendar

49 Crossword puzzle

50 vip voices50 Why it's

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theVIPmag.com | November 20

Turkey, What Turkey?

t h a n k s g i v i n g c e n t e r p i e c e s

vp home

Thanksgiving may rightfully be called the oldest and most American of traditional holidays. And often, we take that feel-

ing too far and nd ourselves stuck in a rut when it comes to decorating for this day of celebration and thanks. Since the

last thing we want in our lives is to be stuck in a rut, we decided to search for some design inspiration.

We presented a challenge to three very dierent creative types in Southeast Texas John Roberts of the Book

Bazaar, James Perrio of Twigs oral shop and Tamara Menges of Tamara Menges Designs. What was their goal? To create a unique,

out-of-the-box Thanksgiving centerpiece. No cornucopias here, we wanted something memorable that would make up for even the

driest of turkeys. We hope you agree with us that these centerpieces are denitely one more reason to give thanks.

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Johns tip:To make your

own unique

centerpiece,

John says you

dont have to

spend a lot

of money. All

the china and

crystal came

from within the

family and the

owers were

all picked by

hand. Take

the things that

you love and

dont be afraid

to express

yourself.

John Roberts is an artist, designer and owner of the unique Book Bazaar in the Mildred Building in Beau-mont. Ive always been creative. Ever since I was a child, I would draw houses and blueprints, designs likethat I have an eye for composition and design work. Johns inspiration stems from his attention to the

detail of historical architecture. I lived in New Orleans and Baton Rouge for a while, and of course Beaumontand Southeast Texas have great architecture that I draw inspiration from.

What I like to do is create something that is timeless and will last forever and not go out of style. For this

challenge John remembered, Ever since I was a child Thanksgiving and Christmas are where we set the tablewith china and crystal. Its about all the family getting together and eating, enjoying the atmosphere and mak-ing it special.

He wanted his centerpiece to be elegant, traditional and with a touch of decay. To do so he incorporatedelements such as tarnished silver, preserved owers and his grandmothers china and crystal. I used my greatgrandmothers sterling silverware and a more casual tablecloth, not just lace, to kind of give it a more up-todate feel without being too formal. And, of course he used books. I think its one thing that people kind ofdisregard these days. The books that I chose for this are old German Bibles, The Last of the Mohicans, thingsthat when you think of Thanksgiving come to mind poetry books. You know things that you could perhapsread at the table when youre nished. Pieces such as the brass cranes and mink skull are not traditional andyet still bring to mind the reference of the Thanksgiving meal. The pink-leafed rain tree is native to Beaumontand the found chandelier crystals hanging from it represent rain, another reason to give thanks.

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J

ames Perrio is a designer of 40+ years and owns the charming ower shop Twigs on Calder inBeaumont. Once you see his work and talk to him for more than 30 seconds, its obvious why hechose that name. The world is a wonderful place that people take for granted. When I look at the

simplest things, Im in awe. The colors of a leaf how its formed, the nooks and crannies. I look atthings and see the art in them, and it inspires me to do better.

For this and all his work, James tried to emulate that creative thing that makes nature beautiful.As well, he wants all his creations to be comfortable, something that someone will like for a longtime. In fact, this nature-inspired Thanksgiving centerpiece is what he deems a living centerpiecethat it can be tweaked as the season progresses, by adding a brighter color or dierent element.

This piece was crafted on top of a grapevine wreath. Pumpkins, fresh yellow and bronze daisiesand acorn squash reect the natural colors and traditional elements of the season in a fresh way. Thecontrast of brocade ribbon and gold chargers with the napkins tied with raa keep the look from feel-ing too forced. James says, Mix articial and fresh and it all looks real, if done in the right way. Theunexpected element of Native American bookends gives a touch of quirk and charm, while a birdsnest reinforces the nature theme.

James tip:

Its up to

the creator

how full or

elaborate the

want their

centerpiece

to be. Its a

matter of bei

creative with

natural thing

and not tryin

to get too

many gi-gaw

[or trinkets]

in it. Look at

nature and it

beauty and

how simple

it is. Take

the cues and

reproduce it

your home.

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Tamaras ti

Look around

your house o

your mother

house. There

bound to be

something

unique that

can be used

put a simple

arrangement

together.

And grab

some gourds

and have a

heyday.

Tamara Menges is a wedding and event designer as well as interiordesigner. My signature style that people know me for is my vintagestyle, she informs me. She goes on to explain that all the photo shoots

she participates in have a vintage vibe and feel. I really enjoy nding specicinspiration from antique stores, ea markets and garage sales, she said. Ilike to incorporate vintage items in a new approach. Im really all about vin-tage right now.

Tamara explains that she recently redid her dining room with a white

distressed feel on the wood and that she really wanted to showcase that in hertablescape as she called it. She did so by keeping the white theme with avintage undertone and classic interpretation. I really enjoy nding these veryunique pieces that have a lot of character and interest, and I really like to tell astory through a simple little tablescape, she said.

The fresh owers re-interpret arrangements from 50 years ago and includesuch classics as tulips, seeded eucalyptus and dusty miller. Tamara then placedthem inside timeless milk glass pieces. Painting real pumpkins with craftpaint and applying studs and pearls to them was a very simple DIY project,Tamara says. The candlesticks are vintage sewing spools with a simple pillarcandle on top. An antique doorknob, porcelain bird and skeleton keys addmore retro charm. Tamara explained how to create the leaf name cards, I cutout paper leaves, tea-stained them, dried them, then burned the edges to givethem an aged feel. She used gold, ornate style china to add the little touch ofgold and add a little glamour to it.

Tamaraspumpkin mousse

1 15 oz can of pumpkin3 cups heavy whipping cream1 cup of sugarPumpkin pie spice1 tablespoon of vanillaGraham crackers, granola, oranything festive for garnish

Heat pumpkin, 1 cup of cream,

sugar and couple shakes ofspice over medium on thestove, stirring until heatedthroughout. Place in fridge tocool completely.

In separate bowl, add remainingcream and vanilla and whip onhigh until there are soft peaks

Fold cooled pumpkin mixtureinto the whipped cream untilfully mixed.

Spoon mousse into your favoritedessert bowl or glass and topwith your favorite garnish!

Vintage white

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outheast Texas has its share

of popular restaurants offeringtasty dishes to please almost

every palate. But, as with our

attitude about dinner guests,

theres always room for one more. Heres a

sampling of some of the new eateries that

have opened their doors in 2011 to hungry

diners.

text by Cathleen Cole

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BtwBBQ Cy5555 Calder, Beaumont

409.554.8432

Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Sun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

youre hankering for some nger-

ckin good barbecue, mosey on

ver to this casual establishment for

moked meats including beef brisket,

ork loin, turkey breast and sausage.

You can buy a sandwich or purchase

y the pound. Or try the Taco Bomb

pulled pork and cheesy pota-oes on a our tortilla with onions,

alapenos and barbecue sauce. You

might like the Boomer a baked

otato with pulled pork and shredded

heese. Add some sides such as pinto

eans and potato salad, top it off with

obbler and youve got yourself a rib-

tickin meal.

Cyb C805 Hwy 69, Lumberton

409.751.5151

Tues.-Thurs. 10 a.m.- 9 p.m.Fri.-Sat. 10. a.m. - 10 p.m.

Bring your laptop and your appetite

to this caf that offers paninis,

salads and plate lunches along

with free Wi-Fi. Theres a differ-

ent lunch special daily that might

include chicken fettuccine alfredo,

crawsh etouffee, lasagna or shred-

ded chicken pesto quesadilla. For

dessert, try the French press coffee

with chicory served with sweetened

condensed milk and a serving ofhomemade as in, made on site

ice cream. There are usually

about 26 avors offered, but the

chef has recipes for 72 varieties, so

the avors change regularly. Cus-

tomer favorites include strawberry

cheesecake, cinnamon and apple

pie ice cream. Just dont drip it on

your computer!

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Bt6434 Phelan Blvd., Beaumont

409.866.3388

Mon.-Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Are you in the mood for some spicy

food? This bistro offers traditional

Thai cuisine with entrees includ-

ing Pad Kee Mao, Pad Thai and

Pad Kapow. Luckily, the dishes are

explained in English, and the degree

of spiciness is noted.Think shrimp,beef, chicken or pork with rice or

rice noodles in an explosion of herbs

and spices. Dont forget to order

the spring rolls. This new location

offers more seating and a fancier

atmosphere than the original location

on East Lucas Drive. And it has a full

bar, so nows the time to try a Thai

beer!

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3Dq ByB & Gll672 Orleans St., Beaumont

409.212.8181

Tues.-Sat. 5 p.m.-midnight

For an intimate place to unwind,

this little get-away with New Orle

ambiance. The daiquiris are pote

with several kinds to choose, sopace yourself. Hurricane Katrina

a customer favorite. But if daiquir

arent your style, the full bar sure

has something to suit your taste.

Its never a good idea to drink on

empty stomach, so perhaps a sh

po boy and some boudin balls ar

order. Thursday nights at the Bay

are tres cool with jazz/soul/funk j

sessions.

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Fuzzys TacoShop

1039 Nederland Ave., Nederland

409.727.8226

Sun.-Thurs. 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

Friday and Saturday 7 a.m.-11 p.m.

Baja-style Mexican food is what

youll nd at this taqueria, with sh

and shrimp tacos the specialty of

the casa. If seafood isnt what youre

craving, you can go with beef, pork

or vegetables in your soft or crispy

taco. Try one of the garlic sauces or

heat things up with a spicy habanero

concoction. Looking for breakfast?

Youre in luck. The shop opens early

to serve the morning crowd breakfast

tacos and huevos rancheros. For abreak later in the day, patrons can en-

joy beer, wine or margaritas. Partake

on the patio for a relaxing change of

pace. You wont want to say adios!

GuiseppesSicilian PastaFactory

1021 Magnolia Ave., Port Neches

409.727.5150

Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Fri.-Sun. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

This country Italian kitchen serves

family recipes in a homey at-

mosphere. The signature dish is

Grandma Savarinos lasagna, but

there are many other entrees to

choose. A customer favorite is the

chicken tetrazzini a baked casserole

of spaghetti and chicken with a white

mushroom sauce. You might want

to try the creamy fettuccine alfredo

by its lonesome or with chicken or

shrimp. The pastas and sauces are

homemade, and so is the Italian

sausage. Patrons can enjoy a glass of

beer or vino with their meals too.

Lezet

617 Procter St., Port Arthur

409.812.1002

Mon.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

Bienvenue. Welcome to this clas

cozy restaurant where Creole cui

and down-home country cooking

the specialties on the newly refur

bished second oor of the Golde

Triangle Empowerment Center.T

old-fashioned Southern dishes a

made from the chefs family reci

Enjoy boudin balls, hot wings stu

with boudin, stuffed Creole shells

jambalaya, shrimp bisque, hoppin

John and chunky chicken salad r

Every day offers a different speci

entree. Be sure to save room for

sweet peach pecan dessert!

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Freebirds WorldBurrito

4438 Dowlen Road, Beaumont

409.898.2900

1629 Hwy. 69, Nederland

409.729.9022

Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Custom-made burritos are what thiscafeteria-style restaurant serves up

n a ash. Youll have a lot of choices

o make, starting with the size of

your burrito and what type of tortilla

you want our, wheat, spinach or

cayenne. The meat options include

chicken, pork and steak. Youre

not limited to refried beans, either.

Choose the black beans or pinto

beans if youd like. Theres pico de

gallo, sliced avocado and corn salsa

along with the usual fare of rice,

guacamole, sour cream and queso.Tacos, quesadillas and salads are

also offered. Muy bueno!

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PKs Grill1629 Strickland Dr., Orange

409.883.8900

Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Sun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

If youre craving seafood, this upscale

eatery has a tasty selection including

crawsh etouffee and char-grilled

tilapia. The East Coast Sampler with

shrimp brochette, skewered shrimp

and butteried shrimp stuffed with

crabmeat dressing is a customerfavorite. Try a steaming-hot bowl

of gumbo along with scrumptious

honey-buttered biscuits. If youre not

in the mood for seafood, have a thick

steak grilled to order. Sweet tea might

be the best choice for lunch, but for

dinner, you may want to relax with a

glass of wine or beer. This place is a

hit with the Lutcher Theater crowd.

Romanos8.31 Italian

995 W. Round Bunch Road,

Bridge City

409.792.0099

Tues.-Sun. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

The Orange restaurant was so

popular that the owner opened a

new one in Bridge City with the same

extensive menu. Start your meal with

an appetizer perhaps the stuffed

mushrooms or fried calamari. Follow

it with a bowl of tortellini or pasta

fagioli soup. Theres a wide array

of entrees but the Milanese Mama

Mia breaded chicken with ziti pasta

in a creamy sauce is a customer

favorite. Hot and cold subs and pizza

are available too. Save room for a

dessert such as tiramisu, Italian

crme cake and crme brulee. The

establishment doesnt serve adult

beverages, but you can BYOB.

Willy Burger

5535 Calder Ave., Beaumont

409.892.3400

Mon.-Sun. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

This burger joint has some retro

diner sizzle with its lunch counte

and cozy booths. Patrons can e

the main building, in a remodele

1971 Airstream travel trailer or

the patio. The meat is ground frdaily, and the onion rings are ha

dipped and a customer favorite,

but you might like to try the swe

potato fries. If youd rather have

hot dog, theyre charbroiled. Yo

enjoy your meal with a cold draf

beer or savor the sweetness of

malt, oat or shake. Finish it off

a funnel cake, and youll be in s

heaven! An important note: Its

cash only, so leave the plastic a

checkbook at home.

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Thanksgiving is upon us. And just in case you werent under eno

pressure to create some culinary magic for family and friends,

weve rounded up chefs from some of Southeast Texas premie

restaurants and asked them to create and chat up their favorite

dishes. In some cases, theyve even shared their recipes.

Perhaps these photos will inspire you. Or maybe theyll just give you

something lovely to think about while youre elbow-deep in turkey giblets

and picking cornbread stung out from under your nger nails. Either wa

enjoy! And Happy Thanksgiving!

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. Chili-Rubbed Rack of Lambhef Terry Bell

he Grill by Arfeen Smith & Payne,

680 Calder Ave., 409.866.0039

Chef Bell chosethis dish becauseits elegant andlooks pretty,and indeed it isand does. Thelamb is rubbedwith a chili rub,grilled and n-ished under the

roiler. Its served with Yukon Goldmashed potatoes, baby carrots and

ok choy with a soy-ginger glaze.

The most intriguing elementsf the dish are the chimichurriauce and jalapeno-mint jelly thatccompany it. The overall eect isn artists palette of tastes, texturesnd colors so many you mighthink it impossible to bring themogether in such a delicious way.

Its a little bit southwestern,nd the lamb is fairly elegant,

Bell said. The chimichurri sauces nice; its got a lot of herbs andemon juice and olive oil, parsley,asil, cilantro, garlic. And the

alapeno-mint jelly gives it a littleweet and a little hot.

To create the chili rub, Bell said:Dry roast 1 cup black pepper, 1 cuphili powder, cup chili akes, 1up granulated garlic, cup kosheralt and cup cumin. Combine andhen sprinkle liberally on the lambnd hand-rub the entire rack. Letest for 25 minutes to 30 minutesefore grilling.

3. Asian-Style SalmonChef John Sipes

Suga's Deep South Cuisine and Jazz

Bar, 461 Bowie St., 409.813.1808

Twenty-six-yearold Chef Sipeshas been atSugas for eightmonths. Heand Chef FrankPanniti, who hasbeen with Sugassince it openedin 2005, created

this dish because they were lookingfor something with an Asian air.

Asian and salmon go very well

together. This is one of the bestdishes we serve, he said of the cre-ation that he described as fruity,outgoing and very bold.

And its a perfect description.The dark sesame seeds contrastbeautifully with the pink esh ofthe salmon, giving it a nutty bite.The salmon came served over amound of moist, rich risotto withtender, spicy-sweet spinach on top.A sweet chili sauce adds visual andavorful dimensions.

To create this dish, Sipes said:Season 7 ounces fresh salmon withsalt and pepper. Sprinkle with a

combination of black and whitesesame seeds. Pan sear in a hotskillet for 30 seconds, sesame sidedown. Flip and place in an ovenfor 6 minutes at 325 degrees (formedium).

For the risotto, saut two dicedGulf shrimp in a hot pan. Add 1ounce English peas and an egg.Cook for 30 seconds. Add 1 cup ri-sotto or white rice, 1 ounce teriyakisauce and a pinch of red pepperakes. Cook until hot, about a min-ute. For sweet-and-spicy spinach,saut 4 ounces of fresh spinach,then add chili sauce to taste.

2. Combination Sushi PlatterChef Juan Mejia

Tokyo, 1970 IH-10 South,

409.840.4255

To be honest,you wont ndthis particularcombinationplatter on theTokyo menu.The ever-gra-cious Chef Mejiacreated it justfor VIP, choos-

ing some of his most popular andvisually appealing items. Thoseinclude peppered tuna sashimi,

a Bonzai Roll and a Passion Roll,dappled all around with shrimp.Tokyo keeps its recipes pretty

close to its vest, but its Bonzai Rollis an eclectic combination of friedjalapeno, smoked salmon, cucum-ber, cream cheese, green onion andkaiware (sprouted daikon radishseeds) that doesnt sound like itwould work together but it suredoes! The Passion Roll is equallycomplex, with spicy salmon toppedwith fresh salmon, avocado, greenonion, lemon slices and hot sauce.

Mejia has been with Tokyo for15 years; he started at the Dowlen

location and has headed up thekitchen at the I-10 restaurant forthe past four years.

4. Pan-Seared ScallopsChef Robert Gossette

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Twenty-eighyear-old CheGossette hasbeen withthe venerablBryans 797 little over a yThis scallop is one of the taurants mo

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Gossette and Bryans 797 owBryan Lee created this dish to pa creative spin on pan-seared sclops, a common restaurant oe

We pair the scallops with ahoney Dijon mustard cream saushallots and a little bit of garlic,Gossette said. It pulls out thesweetness of the scallops.

To create this dish, GossetteStart with fresh scallops, jumbominiature either is ne. Maketheyre dry or they wont sear. Sand pepper them, then bring a pto heat over medium-high heat wa little olive oil in it. Once its alm

at the smoking point and you casee a little shimmer in the oil, plthe scallops in the pan a minuand a half on each side for jumbscallops, 30 seconds each side fominiature scallops. Drain them opaper towel.

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Passion for PieWith the holidayseason justaround thecorner, womeneverywhereare beginningthe arduous

and overwhelming task of planningtheir menus for parties and familygatherings. Making it through thefirst two courses is difficult enough,so by the time you have to preparedelicious and festive pies, its okayto throw in the towel. Restaurantsacross Southeast Texas are readyto do the baking for you (and mostwont even mind if you claim youmade it yourself.) After roamingSoutheast Texas and visiting a numberof establishments to try their mostpopular desserts, weve compiledour favorite pies and are passingthem on to you to help ease theburden of holiday baking.

Strawberry and crawsh pies,Lucys Bakery and Caf, Orange

Although one is technically not adessert, there are two pies at LucysBakery and Caf in Orange that attractthe lunch-time crowd and a high volumeof to-go orders: the crawsh pie and thestrawberry pie. At one time these twopies were oered only as a special, butquickly were added to the menu to keep

the crowds under control.People were getting upset when theywould come in and we didnt have any,said owner, Lucy Terry. We even haveregulars that come in and as soon as theywalk say You better reserve me a piece

of strawberry pie! Dont let anyone elseget it!

Colorful and refreshing, the straw-berry pie is one the best desserts that wecame across. This most enviable recipeis her mothers own and is made by hermother who now works with Terry at thebakery. A aky crust that falls apart inyour mouth is topped with strawberrylling, whole strawberries and Lucyshomemade whipped cream.

Families with children really loveour strawberry pie because it gives thekids another option besides what the oldfolks like, said Terry. I would knowbecause my mom made it all the time forus and Im one of ve children.

Lucys crawsh pie is a recipe thatshe learned in a home cooking class andthen altered to her liking, and clearlyto the liking of her patrons. Preferablyeaten warm, the crawsh pie is a uycrust that is stued full of crawsh,green onions, cheeses and lots of other

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Strawberry pie from LucysBakery and Caf in Orange.

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secret goodies. A huge seller during theholidays, she says mothers love thembecause they can be purchased cooked,uncooked, frozen or refrigerated. This

way, they can just stick the pie in theoven the night before dinner while busydoing something else.

Its a great time saver for the cookwith hungry families and out-of-townguests that are staying at the house,said Terry.

Coconut pie, The GrillThe atmosphere at The Grill by

Arfeen, Smith and Payne may exudemore an air of sophistication than anorder-out establishment. But dontbe fooled. The Grill has several deli-cious desserts that can be called in andpicked up at your convenience. Witha menu boasting crme brule, breadpudding with rum sauce and the ever-popular key lime pie, its a dessert thathasnt quite made it onto the menu thathas patrons coming back.

Since its debut more than a monthago, The Grills coconut pie special hasbeen a hit as word spread among fans ofThe Grill who arent deterred that itsnot yet on the menu. The pie is madewith a lot of TLC by head chef TerryBell, who says its just about one of the

simplest things he makes.All it is, is eggs, sugar, vanilla,

self-rising our, coconut and butter,he said. The caramel sauce that is

drizzled over it sets o the avor, andthat, too, is made from scratch.Served with a scoop of homemade

whipped cream and garnished witha mint leaf, the coconut pie is simplydecadent and a perfect alternative tothe old standby pies for the holidays.

Tip: The forecast for holiday orderson this popular dessert is promisingto be busy, so Bell asks that orders areplaced at least three days in advance.Pie pans can also be purchased for$4.00, so no one has to know you didntspend hours and hours slaving oversuch a rare and delicious recipe.

Buttermilk pie, Old Orange CafIts a rare day at the Old Orange Caf

that the most ordered dessert isnt thebuttermilk pie. While this treat is onethat many Southeast Texans grew upon, owner David Claybar assures usthat this slice will challenge even yourgrandmothers recipe.

We get orders for this one everyday, said Claybar. Its denitely ourmost popular during operating hoursand at catering events.

Unpretentious and undecorated,their buttermilk pie is a thick slab ofhomemade pie crust that melts in yourmouth, with a lling that is delicious

whether eaten hot or cold. Otherdesserts oered year-round include achocolate chess pie and coconut pie.

Tiramisu torta, Log-On CafThe Log-On Caf in Beaumont is

known best for their unique coees andlive music. What some may not know,though, is that the caf oers a fabuloustiramisu that is as distinct in recipe as itis exquisite in avor.

Most Italian restaurants oer acake-type of tiramisu, said Log-Onowner, Gytha Grissom, but ours is atorta. Its made with chocolate cookiecrust, mascarpone cheese, Kahlua,whipped cream and chocolate-coveredespresso beans.

Grissom said that most patrons pre-fer their tiramisu with coee, but thatthe tiramisu is also a special treat withthe right glass of wine. The Log-OnCaf oers a variety of wines, includingtheir new espresso and chocolate wines.Other desserts that are oered at thecaf include carrot cake, cheesecake,apple and lemon pies, and a crowd-pleasing cinnamon streusel coeep

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Clockwise from top left: Crawsh pie from Lucys Bakery and Caf in Orange, Coconut pie from The Grill in Beaumont, Tiramisu torta from Log-On Cafe in Beaumont and Buttermilk pie from Old Orange Caf in Orange.

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cake, the second most popular dessertitem on their menu.

Everyone that has eaten thetiramisu loves it, said Grissom. Theespresso beans are shipped in on dry icefrom Washington and add the perfectburst of avor to the pie.

Peach cobbler, Sugas Deep SouthOur last stop on the Tour De Pies,

was at Sugas Deep South in downtownBeaumont. Looking at their menu, thestandard and not-so-standard desserts

were oered, including a pecan pralinecheesecake and crme brule. However,it was the peach cobbler that caughtour eye, knowing that the best cobblerscome from the Deep South. Nothingcould have prepared us for this deca-dent dessert, except maybe the enticingscent before the plate ever even made itto our table.

Decadent would be a huge un-derstatement to describe the presenta-tion of the peach cobbler at Sugas. Itsserved warm and accompanied by twoscoops of their homemade peach icecream, along with two scoops of their

homemade whipped cream, then toppedwith sprinkled cinnamon. While itstechnically a pie crust, the crust of thecobbler was so gooey and full of avorthat is was more reminiscent of a breadpudding. This treat is completely madefrom scratch, including the base of theice cream, using the chefs own recipe.

We get requests daily for peachcobbler and it is by far our most popularitem on the dessert menu, said man-ager, Tyler Louviere. A lot of peoplecall and order it for house parties andeven just a piece to pick up and bringhome some times.

Louviere advises that if you wouldlike Sugas homemade peach cobblerand ice cream for your event, that youplace the order a couple of days in ad-vance to ensure they can do it, as ordersfor the cobbler are abundant during theholidays.

Peach cobbler from Suga's Deep South in downtown Beaumont.

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for the fall and winter. Present-day Pilgrims are all about fashion-forward sleek mod looks while modern Natives are sumptuous w

luxe fabrics and rich jewel tones. Feast your eyes as we come together to give thanks to God, friends, family ... and fashion.

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Present-daypilgrims

ind your inner proper Pilgrim byaking inspiration from those earlyorefathers who landed so longgo. This season, a contemporaryake on mod 60s gives us someold graphics think stripes and

olka dots as well as sleek,ometimes geometric silhouettes.o for muted tones like gray andlack with the bold addition of

white, like a white belt or stripe.nd stripes are your friend. Donte afraid to mix textures and

ones, just keep the overall feelmodern and elegant. Accessorizewith simple statement pieces andemember: clean tailoring.

arrison Fuller (right)xtra slim t shirt, Express, $60; Pho-

ographer pant, Express, $60; Leathereversible belt, Express, $40; Herringboneacket, Express, $178; Silk skinny tie,xpress, $40 ; Tie clip (worn on lapel),oundtree & Yorke, Dillards, $25; Leatheroots, Steve Madden, Dillards, $70.

hasity Bobino (above)triped top, C. Luce, Ella + Scott, $50;amel mini skirt, Express, $60; Stripedghts, Express, $17; Ankle boots,ampage, Act II Consignment Boutique,26; Rhinestone earrings,Anna & Ava,illards, $16; Silver and black statementecklace, Act II, $24; Tri-metal meshracelet, Act II, $24; Charcoal meshatch, Geneva,Act II, $32; Large sparkleocktail ring, Act II, $9.

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Modern nativesLayered looks with natural elements all on abase of luxurious jewel tones are what bringto life this season the essence of our Nativefathers of this land. Tribal and ethnic printsand patterns create a backdrop to highlightfurs, stone and leather (or faux if you will). Acarefree mix of beautiful rich tones makesit easy to play with color and come out awinner. Be bold with hats and other braveaccessories and dont be afraid to pile it on!!

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Haley Hardin (right)Green owy top, James & Joy, Ella + Scott, $52; Red suede skirt, Daniel Marcus, Act II, $36; Striped shawl,Act II, $16;Velvet belt, Act II, $10; Snakeskin tights, Preston & York, Dillards, $10; Brown heels, BCBGirls, Act II, $26; Turquoise ear-rings, Bella Dame Bijoux, Roxi Bliss, $20; Rabbit necklace, Roxi Bliss, $17; 1960s bollo necklace, Burns Antik Haus, $42;Red necklace, Burns Antik Haus, $75; Black horn necklace, Ella + Scott, $14; Brown bangle set, Ella + Scott, $12; Enamelbangle set, Ella + Scott, $12; Striped bangle, Roxi Bliss, $12; Vintage inspired ring, Jan Michaels, Burns Antik Haus, $44

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Azala, the goddess of air, oats in space

draped in hues of blue. Gaya, the goddessof Earth, dances with vitality in garmentsof red, yellow and brown. Oceane, thegoddess of water, ows with the tidesin shades of green. Yao, the guide to the

ery demons, represents good and evil while adornedn red and gold. Among them are dralions mysticaleasts that are half dragon from the East and half lion

rom the West prancing to the musical rhythms whilehaking their golden, shaggy heads. The otherworldlyeings set the stage for lithe athletes performing feats ofkill and strength, their embellished apparel bright andparkling in the light.

Dralion, a production of Montreal-based Cirqueu Soleil playing at Ford Park this month, fuses the

000-year-old tradition of Chinese acrobatic arts with amodern, multidisciplinary approach. Featuring 50 acro-

ats, gymnasts, musicians and singers, all the perform-rs are enhanced by their extravagant costumes.

In 1998, Canadian costume designer Franois Bar-eau joined the team of designers behind Cirque duoleils Dralion. His works earned him an Emmy in001, awarded by the Academy of Television Arts & Sci-nces for Outstanding Costumes for a Variety or Musicrogram.

Cirque du Soleils costumes are vivid and add to theerformances excitement, according to Kelly Draper,ssociate professor of theater at Lamar University. As aostume designer himself, he appreciates the dicultyf designing outts for acrobats and gymnasts. They

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Wardrobe

wonders

More than 16,000 feet of

fabric were used in creating

the costumes.

The fabrics come from

around the world including

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France, England and Canad

Unusual materials that we

used in creating costumes

and accessories include hor

hair, rafa, metal, window

screen, emu feathers, crys-

tals, bubble wrap, fun fur an

an array of hardware items.

The artisans at the Cirque

du Soleil costume workshop

in Montreal worked for more

than three months fabricatin

the original costumes, hats,

wigs and footwear required

for Dralion. New costumes

are continuously made.

The majority of the Draliocostumes are custom-made

for each artist including sho

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ing shoes, hats and acces-

sories.

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shoes are cleaned and

painted by hand every week

Source: Cirque du Soleil

never impair the performer, he said of Cirque du So-leils costumes. The designer is always very body-con-

scious regarding what the performer has to do on stage.The Dralion wardrobe team, which is responsible formaintaining and repairing all the costumes, includesfour permanent touring sta members and three localwardrobe employees in each city. Each performer mighthave between three to six costumes, depending on howmany acts he or she is in. Each costume needs to havea backup, so the count is doubled. The show has about1,500 costume pieces including shoes, hats and acces-sories. Melody Wood, head of wardrobe for the Dral-ion production, is in charge of them all. Our job is todo the maintenance repairing, washing, ironing, shesaid. The team travels with washers and dryers becausemost of the costume pieces are machine washable.

Most of the outts are custom-made for the perform-

ers, but sometimes some tweaking is needed. An acrobatmight need extra padding at the knees and elbows, forexample. Wood and her team will add to the costume tomake the artist more comfortable while not changingthe original look of the garment. We work more closelywith the artist for the long-term in the show, she said.If the performers feel good in their costumes, they canconcentrate on their performances. My aim is to makethem as comfortable as possible, so they can give thebest performance possible, she said.

Backstage during a production is busy but not cha-otic, Wood explained. Performers are hurrying o tochange while others are warming up for their acts. Itsnot crazy, she said. Its a steady-paced show. All thewhile, she and her team keep in radio contact and stay

alert for any problems with the costumes such as a tornseam or a ripped hem. So far, there have been no majorwardrobe malfunctions. Nothing thats stopped theshow, she noted. That would be the only time I wouldreally panic.

Wood praises the splendid array of costumes thatadd movement, color and character, but she is quick topoint out that they are just one element adding to thepageantry. Lighting, special eects and music also makethe incredible artists look more stunning. People cometo be wowed, she explained. It takes all the staged ele-ments to make the production as spectacular as it is.

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Someone once told

Katharine Carmichael

that her best talent is

her ability to recognize when

something is missing. On rsthearing, it doesnt sound like

much of a compliment. How-

ever, in cooking, that rened

tasting judgment is just the

talent that can dene average

from delectable.

Carmichaels attention todetail, coupled with her exqui-site good taste in food and dcor,is well-known by patrons of her

restaurant and catering business,Katharine & Company. Dur-ing any busy lunch hour of thepopular restaurant, Carmichaelprovides the calm and steadycenter of the business she builtfrom her own joy of cooking.

Al Dente: Tender, but rmThe easy-going demeanor

of the soft-spoken Carmichaelreects the quiet condence ofa woman who knows her mindand what she likes when itcomes to food and presentation.

Early on, Carmichael discov-ered her love for Mediterraneanavors and that has been herfocus ever since. She enjoys ex-perimenting with dierent foodsand avors, but has to really likea dish herself before oering itto others.

Cooking is enormously cre-ative, she said. Once you learna few basic rules, you can makesomething delicious with a fewfresh, simple ingredients, shesaid. I dont think food needs alot of adornment or needs to be

fussed with a lot. I dont thinkfood needs to be art.

Though the food should besimple in Carmichaels philoso-phy, it should also be well-pre-sented. I enjoy using old silver,linen napkins and seasonal ow-ers and greenery, she said.Ilove working with the details to

create an ambiance that feedsthe soul as well as the body.

Garnish: Adding an edibleitem for attractiveness

Carmichael never intendedto own a restaurant, though shealways loved to cook. Her cook-ing education began as a younggirl growing up in Beaumont,the daughter of a rice farmer.Her mother cooked solid, simplefoods made with rice and gravy.However, her grandmotherexperimented with French cook-

ing, baking crme brulee andcassoulets, and was well-knownfor her homemade mayonnaise.

Cooking was just somethingCarmichael enjoyed, not acareer plan. She was workingas a bookkeeper in 1988 when afriend asked her to make a lunchfor some volunteers involved inthe Art Museum of SoutheastTexas. The luncheon was such asuccess, Carmichael was invitedto run the museums kitchen,which she did for ve years. Af-terward, she ventured out on her

own, oering private catering.In 1997, she opened Katharine& Company on Calder Avenuewhen she noticed the need forgourmet to -go foods delicious,fresh and locally made foods thatwere ready to eat for lunch ordinner.

Carmichael was having funwith the business, creating newmenus each day. She lived inthe historic Mildred Building,a place she loved for its uniquearchitecture and Old World

ambiance. One day, the propertymanager for the building cameto her asking if shed be inter-ested in taking over the recentlyvacated restaurant. Carmichaelhesitated, and then said no.

Reduction: Boiling down forrichness and avor

I never wanted to have arestaurant, Carmichael remem-bered. However, the lure of theMildred Building, with its detailsof stained glass and brass t-tings, was too much for her. Shechanged her mind.

In 2004, she created a bistrothat feels organic to the his-toric building, with a huge barsalvaged from an old hotel and aunique mural painted free-handby artist Clint Ray. The paintingwas actually done on the back ofa large carpet with the goal of of-

fering some sound insulation tothe big open space. An antiqueshop owner acquaintance locatedthe tables and benches. Carmi-chael steered clear of neon andother modern touches, consciousof the special setting and herown sense of art and antiques.

Resting: Allowing the juices toredistribute

The restaurant and cater-ing business eats up the hours,which means working mostnights and weekends, even

though the restaurant is onlyopen for lunch. When Carmi-chael has time to herself, sheenjoys several quiet pastimessuch as embroidery, gardening,movies and reading novels andwhodunits. She loves decoratingand is fond of antiques. Natu-rally, she also likes to cook.

In her private kitchen, hernice-but-ordinary apartmentkitchen, Carmichael experi-ments. She is always lookingat new cookbooks and reading

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biographies of chefs she

admires. She has found thatall of her hobbies inspire herin her business, but the mostdirect inuence has comefrom her love of traveling.

Carmichael has trav-eled extensively overseasand throughout the UnitedStates. She makes a pointof visiting the most interest-ing restaurants wherevershe happens to be. I donttravel anywhere that I dontget some inspiration aboutpresentation or avors, she

said.For examples, she noted

two menu favorites of therestaurant that developedfrom ideas she gleaned whiletraveling: The sh tacos areinuenced by a variation shetasted in Colorado, and themango and avocado salad isa spin on one she sampled inMexico.

Chef de cuisine: The leader

in the kitchen

Though Carmichael hasno formal training in cook-ing, she has taken classes atLe Cordon Bleu in Paris andTante Maries in San Fran-cisco over the years, gener-ally when a chef she admiresis teaching.

The & Company in therestaurant name means agreat deal to the proprietor.Carmichael praised her sta,

a group of long-term em-ployees, low on drama andhigh on loyalty. The group

is a quasi-family for Carmi-chael but includes her bloodrelative too daughter Tessa,who also helps in the busi-ness. Carmichael supervisesin the kitchen, but oftenspends the lunch hour amongher customers, frequentlybehind the serving bar as aconsistent presence.

Though she has many

helpers, Carmichael remainsthe heart of the business,extending her nurturing na-

ture to all through her skills.I love what I do, she saidsimply.

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Folks who have never taken acruise might find the cost off-putting. But dig a little deeperand youll find that thealmost-all-inclusive natureof cruising makes it a greatvacation deal especially

when compared with the cost of staying at aotel and buying every meal, every day, plusctivities.

Generally, the base cost of a seven-nightruise runs roughly $1,000 per person,lthough savvy hunters can sometimes ndeep discounts. Not bad considering all thats

ncluded. But theres one annoying hitch: thearned airfare to get cruisers to and from theireparture points, which often adds an extra300 to $500 per person to the cost of the trip.

However, southeast Texans have quitethe advantage when it comes to cruising. Itscalled Galveston. Less than a two-hour drivefrom Beaumont, Galveston is the gateway tonumerous ports of call. Though not yet asbustling cruise-wise as ports on the east andwest coasts, Galveston is drawing more atten-tion from cruise lines, and its cruise terminalis undergoing a $12 million enhancement to ac-commodate growing crowds. Changes include anew gangway and security-screening stations,as well as more seats, restroom facilities andcrowd-control barriers.

Cruise lines seem to be getting it that thethird coast is home to plenty of potentialtravelers who are either shelling out lots forairfare to east or west coast departure ports or simply not cruising at all.

Royal Caribbean, for example, is in themidst of expanding its Gulf strategy, accordingto Lyan Sierra-Caro, senior account executive,Brand Communications, for the line, which

also will be sailing out of New Orleans andTampa, Fla.

Were looking to attract the drive-tomarket, those people who can get to Galves or New Orleans even, Sierra-Caro said. leave right from their backyards.

Within the year, ve more ships will beleaving from Galveston, all with Caribbeanitineraries. Heres what ships you can expeto see sailing away from the cruise terminaGalveston in the coming months:

Royal CaribbeanBetween November 2011 and April 2012

Royal Caribbeans Mariner of the Seas willoer two alternating seven-night Western Cribbean itineraries with stops in Mexico, GCayman and Jamaica. It kicks o the seasonwith a nine-night trip leaving Nov. 11.

RCCL isnt new to Galveston. But its swping out Voyager of the Seas for Mariner ofSeas in order to give folks who choose to safrom there a slightly dierent experience.

The 138,279-ton, 3,114-passenger Marinof the Seas is part of RCCLs Voyager class,which is heavy on on-board activities. Theyinclude ice-skating rinks, roller-blading,

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miniature golf, rock-climbingwalls and sports courts, as well as

menities for fans of alterna-sportsuch as relaxation, ne dining,

Broadway-style theater produc-ions and shopping. A big draw ishe Royal Promenade, the ships

main thoroughfare, which hostshops and eateries and even elabo-ate parades. Guests can get cabins

hat overlook it, making it a per-ect people-watching experience.

Mariner is very family-friendlynd includes a kid-exclusive out-oor deck space.

Carnival Cruise LinesCarnivals newest ship, the

Carnival Magic, will operateeven-day Caribbean cruisesrom Galveston beginning Nov.4 with ports of call in Montego

Bay, Grand Cayman and Cozumelwestern) and Nassau, Freeportnd Key West (eastern).

Carnival Triumph will reposi-ion from New Orleans to Galves-on to operate four- and ve-day

Western Caribbean cruisesear-round with ports of call in

Cozumel and Progreso, Mexico,eginning Oct. 6.

Carnival oers a host ofmenities to accommodate mostypes of cruisers. The 130,000-on, 3,690-passenger Magic has a

wide range of activities for kids,ncluding a huge water park with a00-gallon dump bucket. But folksot into the kid thing can take

efuge in the large adults-only Se-enity area; tness fans can sweatt out on the basketball and volley-all courts, as well as pump some

ron on the rst muscle beacht sea (oering outdoor weight

machines and pull-up bars). Foromething completely dierent,rue daredevils can harness up andop around on the high-above-eck rope course.

The 102,000-ton, 2,758-pas-enger Carnival Triumph stillas loads of activities for kidsnd families, but the overall feel

is more casual than in CarnivalsDream class, which includes theMagic.

Disney CruisesBeginning Sept. 22, 2012, the

83,000-ton, 1,754-passenger Dis-ney Magic, not to be confused withthe Carnival Magic, will sail seven-night cruises from Galveston tothe Western Caribbean, with portsof call that include Grand Cayman,Costa Maya and Cozumel.

Prices for Disney cruises tendto run a little higher than thoseof its competitors, but it oerssomething the others simply cant:the Disney experience, includ-ing magical deck parties with anunmistakably Disney feel. PlusDisney tends to oer great ratesfor children traveling with twoadults. Other family-friendly ame-nities include expanded kids cluboerings, more stateroom choicesto accommodate larger partiesrooming together and even splitbathrooms.

Princess CruisesPrincess hasnt sailed out of

Texas since 2007. But starting nextwinter, the Crown Princess willmove to Galveston for a series ofseven-night sailings to the WesternCaribbean with stops in CostaMaya and Cozumel; the Hondurasand Belize. The voyages will kicko on Dec. 22, 2012, and continuethrough April 27, 2013.

The 113,000-ton, 3,080-passen-

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21st Annual Turkey Trot 10k, 5k, Kids K, 8 a.m.

Prepare your appetite with pre-feast exercise. Racebegins at 8 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, atTyrrell Park. To participate, you must register by Nov.23. There will be no race day registration. Registerby Nov. 11 and save $5 on the fee. About 1,000entrants are expected so plan to arrive early.

All kids will get nisher medals. Music, post-racefood and drink and tech shirt are included.searimstriders.org

62nd Annual HEB Holiday Parade

Join the expected 400,000 parade-goers liningthe streets of downtown Houston Thanksgiv-ing morning, Nov. 24. The parade of-cially starts at 9 a.m., but youll needto secure your curb space early.holidayparadehouston.org/

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The MCM Elegante Hotel is

taking reservations now for theirThanksgiving extravaganza buf-fet and you denitely need areservation. The hotel will servenearly 1,000 people from 10a.m. to 2 p.m. The buffet is 400linear feet of traditional holidayfare including carving stations,pasta station, wine bar, soups, sal-ads and about 80 different desserts.409.842.3600

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A F T E RNOO N

Christmas Tree Farms

Pulling out the Christmasdecorations is often a tradi-tion of Thanksgiving weekend.Selecting the Christmas tree is agreat adventure for the whole family.>> K & K Evergreen Farms,

Pea Farm Rd., Orange, 409.746.2412. OpenThanksgiving Day at 2 p.m. Friday/Saturday, 9a.m. to dark, Sunday 2 p.m. to dark. VirginiaPines and Fraser Firs. Choose and cut or chooseand reserve. Trees range 4-10 feet, $25-$80.Picnic area, trails, livestock, complimentary cof-fee and cider.>> Bozeman Tree Farm, 7470 Hickory Hollow,Lumberton, 409.755.2706. Open ThanksgivingDay at 2 p.m. Friday/Saturday/Sunday 10 a.m. todark, rain or shine.Virginia Pines and Fraser Firs.>> Reaves Christmas Tree Farm and

Nursery, 132 CR-4199 (Hartburg exit), Orange,409.746.2522. Closed Thanksgiving Day butopen Friday/Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. VirginiaPine and Leyland Cypress, 5-20 feet.

Football Schedule (CST)Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions, 11:30 a.m.

Miami Dolphins at Dallas Cowboys, 3:15 p.m.Texas at Texas A&M, 7:00 p.m.S.F. 49ers at Baltimore Ravens, 7:20 p.m.

E V E N I N G

Dralion presented by Cirque du Soleil at FordPark. 7:30 p.m, Nov. 23-25, 3:30 p.m. and 7:30p.m, Nov. 26, and 3:30 p.m. Nov. 27.Movie Openings

Family shows are the order of the day withArthur Christmas 3D, The Muppetsand Hugo inwide release the day before the holiday. Adultswith strong stomachs may want to try Piranha3DD. The biggest opening of the month is Twi-light: Breaking Dawn (Part One) on Nov. 18.

TipNo need to stand in long lines and be

disappointed by a sold-out movie. Buy yourtickets in advance online at Fandango.com.Even if you secure your tickets online, arriveat theater 30 minutes early this busy week-end to ensure the seating you desire and to

cope with concession lines.

TipDont add anything to your tree water notaspirin, not 7UP, nada. Tree farmers tell usTexas A&M has done extensive research

that indicates plain water and plenty of it arethe best thing for the longevity of your tree.

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Show your gratitude by assisting otherduring the holiday. Some Other Place, Ineeds assistance early in the week to s

up their Thanksgiving Store. Pre-seleclow/no income families will get to select foods they wish for their Thanksgiving mVolunteers can help with set-up, distribuand home delivery to shut-ins. Donation

non-perishable Thanksgiving foods or moto buy gift cards for meat and dairy produ

all very welcome. sopbmt.org

FridayMORN I N G

Black Friday shopping

>> Even with more discount deals beginningsooner, Black Friday is still a monster day forretail sales, online or brick and mortar. You cprepare like a general for battle by utilizingvarious Black Friday Web pages, apps and somedia fan deals. Following current trends, thbest deals will most likely be in electronics sas HDTVs, laptops, tablets, video games andappliances.

>> If youre not into the crush and rush of BFriday, browsing the local antique stores is amuch calmer pastime. The unique stores anmerchandise are perfect hunting grounds foChristmas presents. Antiquing also makes a outing for those out-of-town visitors, who haplenty of box stores wherever they live. Burnstik Haus, for example, will have a new Europecontainer shipment just arrived before the howeekend.

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the malls and box stores is the Santas GiftMarket at the Beaumont Civic Center. This

vendor show has arts, crafts, antiques andunusual items for sale Friday to Sunday.Admission $4 for adults, discounted to $2

on Sunday. beaumont-tx-complex.com

A F T E RNO ON

Nature Parks

>> Shangri La Botanical Gardensand Nature Center will have fall leaf

color in the woods and gardens. Out-of-town visitors will enjoy the experience of the

bayou and peaceful boat rides to the CypressSwamp. Shangri La will be closed Thanksgiving

Day, but open for the weekend at normal hours.shangrilagardens.org

>> A favorite attraction for visitors is Gator Country,which will also be open for the weekend. Though winteris a dormant time for reptiles, there will still be the usualshows with alligators, snakes and turtles. gatorrescue.com

E V E N I N G

Thank God for Texas Music Festival at Nutty Jerrysin Winnie. Pat Green, Hayes Carll and Kyle Park performNov. 25. Casey Donahew Band, Adam Hood and Ray

Wylie Hubbard perform Nov. 26. Doors open at 7 p.m877.643.7508, nuttyjerrys.com

Happy Dayspresented by the Port Arthur Little

Theatre, Nov. 25-27, Dec. 1-4 and Dec. 8-11 at the Arthur Little Theatre Playhouse. 409.727.7258, palt.o

Club Salsa at The Gig on Crockett Street, 10 p.m.

SaturdayMORN I N G

Nature Parks

Catch a little fall color as maple and oaks turn red and

yellow among the pines at Village Creek State Park. Taa day trip or book a tent or RV camping spot. There isnature program at 10 a.m. Saturday, typically about wturkeys on this holiday weekend. You dont need a licto sh within the park, so bring your pole to enjoy thepeace and quiet.

TipThe musical script for this stage production was

actually written by Gary Marshall, who created thpopular TV program. During this fun, fast-paced shsharp-eyed audience members may catch a glimpof the King and James Dean in addition to The Fo

and friends.

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Art Exhibits

>> Art Museum of Southeast Texas: ObsessiveWorlds, amset.org>> Dishman Art Museum: Anandam: Collages by MGRafc Ahamed, lamar.edu/dishman>> Museum of the Fine Arts, Houston: Tutankhamun:The Golden King and the Great Pharoahs, mfah.org>> Museum of the Gulf Coast: Cruising the FossilFreeway, museumofthegulfcoast.org>> Stark Museum of Art: Visions of the West,starkmuseum.org

A F T E RNOO N

Art Activity

Painting with a Twist is hosting a Family Day Christ-mas painting party on Nov. 26 from noon-2 p.m.Painters are led step by step through the painting andall art supplies and snacks are included. Take homea nished painting for $35/painter. There will be anadults-only session the day before on Nov. 25 from1 to 3 p.m. paintingwithatwist.com

E V E N I N G

Scroogepresented by the Beaumont CommunityPlayers, Nov. 25-26, Dec. 2-3 and Dec. 9-10 atthe Betty Greenberg Center for the Performing Arts.409.833.4664, beaumontcommunityplayers.com

SundayA F T E RNOO N

So often we overlook the interesting places in our town, so use your visitors as an excuse to visit thecal attractions. The Texas Energy Museum is open1 to 5 p.m. on Sundays. The McFaddin-Ward House Museum offers freetours of the rst oor only andcarriage house between 1p.m. and 3 p.m.

E V E N I N G

The Nutcracker

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Houston Ballet.Show times:2 p.m: Nov. 26, 27,7:30p.m.: Nov. 25,26, 27. houstonballet.org

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3965 Phelan Plaza, Suite 107

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NEW LOCATION! Southeast Texas highest ranking B

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Two Magnolias is dedicated to bringing you the mostreliable and delectable catering services in Southeast TexaWhether its helping with those special extras for your HolidFeast, or preparing and planning the entire menu,

Two Magnolias can accommodate your needs.We are conveniently located inside the Art Museum ofSoutheast Texas . a perfect setting for your Special Occa

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Also follow Burns on Facebook! www.facebook.com/burnsantikhaus

A direct importer of European Antiques, Burns Antik Haus,

located on Calder at 6th Street, can help you bring old world charm

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Roberts Christmas items have arrived just in time for the

holiday season! Featured are the Holly Bell Elf, the Nutcracker

Fairy, and the Gingerbread Stocking Holder. These items and

many of their limited edition friends are all the rage this

Christmas. Come by Nickolinas to check out our uniqueseasonal dcor and gift items!

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great dates in novemberLamar'sBard ontheBayouSeries: FallDanceConcertandGalaNovember 17-18

The concert will includechoreography inspired by the worksof William Shakespeare, 7:30 p.m.at University Theatre, 4400 S. MartinLuther King Jr. Parkway. Ticketsare $15 general admission; $10

for senior citizens, students and LUfaculty/staff; and $7 for LU students.(409) 880-2250.

TAN's Paint theTownRed:AToast toElizabethTaylorNovember 3

riends of the Triangle AIDSetwork host this elegant eveningf art, auctions, entertainment,ancing and ne dining. This is

he major annual fund-raiser toenet TAN. The gala will recognize

he late actress Elizabeth Taylor'sioneering efforts on behalff people living with HIV/AIDS.estivities begin at 6:30.m. at the Beaumontountry Club with the

ed-carpet arrival ofuests, a champagne

eception, hors'oeuvres and silentuction. Proceedsupport client servicesnd educational effortsf TAN. Reservationsre $85 per person.all 409.832.8338,xt. 225.

Thanksgiving

If you dont feel like cookingand cleaning, enjoy the elegantThanksgiving spread at the MCMElegante. If youd rather be therethen watch it on TV, catch theannual HEB Thanksgiving paradedowntown Houston. Find everythto do over the Thanksgiving wee

on page 42.

November 24

MamieMcFaddinWardsBirthdayTeaat theMcFaddinWardHouseNovember 5

In honor of Mamie McFaddin Wards116th birthday, all tours are free forthe day! Start in the visitor centerfor complimentary refreshments

and tea then tour the rst oor ofthe museum. Tea and refreshmentsbased on family recipes willbe served. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,409.832.1906, mcfaddin-ward.org.

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Harvest ofHopeGalabenetingCatholicCharities ofSETexasNovember 10

The gala is an annual event whicraises funds for Catholic Charitieof Southeast Texas, a nonprotorganization providing help for loincome residents in a nine count

area by the Diocese of Beaumonregardless of faith or religiouspreference. The event takes placto 9 p.m. at the MCM Elegante HBeaumont and includes cocktailsdinner and musical entertainmenTickets $125 per person. (409)924-4421 or email [email protected]

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St. Marks Chili Supper and Baza

St. Marks Episcopal Church,

Beaumont. Bazaar hours 10

a.m. to 8 p.m.; chili served

a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m

(409) 832-3405.

Nickolinas Holiday Open Hou

1257 W. Lucas Drive, Beaumon

to 8 p.m. (409) 896-2543.

Dwight Yoakam, with guest Aar

WatsonNutty Jerrys, Winnie. Tickets $2

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Lamarissimo! Faculty Artists Co

7:30 p.m., Julie Rogers Theater,

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