Published: May 01, 2008 10:26 pm            

Entertainment week of May 2-8

Although the ZZ Top concert has been postponed to a later date, theater fans are thrilled with the fact that the Orange Community Playhouse has opened and is offering fans a chance to see a great show.



OCP

The Orange Community Players made a triumphant return to the newly renovated Orange Community Playhouse Thursday with the premier of “Man of La Mancha,” and more showings are scheduled tonight, Saturday and next week.

The production, directed by Donna Rogers, is the well known tale of Don Quixote, and, in a sense, is a play within a play as scenes change often from a prison to landscape, all through the imagination of the “mad knight.”

The facility not only has a new look, but a larger lobby, entrance and new restrooms, along with more storage.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for students at the door for the 7:37 p.m. showing today and Saturday, as well as next Thursday. Call 409-882-9137 for reservations.



Capistrano

Zip over to the Capistrano tonight and Saturday night to enjoy the classic rock and blues sounds of Scott McGill and Old Dog, and then try out karaoke every Thursday. Ages 21 and older are always welcome.



Polo’s Lounge

Karaoke reigns supreme every Friday and Wednesday, while live music from a variety of great area band’s is scheduled every Saturday.

Also, every Thursday night is “Open Jam Night” and area musicians are invited to bring their instruments and perform alongside house act, Twisted Saddle.

There is never a cover charge and ages 21 and older are always welcome. Call 409-886-5546 for more information.



Club 87

Darren McGill and the Texas Speedbumps are back in Orange County with a performance at 9 p.m., Saturday, at Club 87.

Admission for Saturday’s concert is $5 per person at the door, and ages 21 and older are always welcome. Call 409-746-2394



Bayou Club

Check out Lone Star karaoke and a live DJ from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. every Wednesday through Saturday. Ages 21 and older are welcome. Call 409-882-9299 for more information.



Paulette’s

Karaoke is featured every Friday and Saturday night, and there is never a cover charge. Call 409-670-9920 for more information.



Eagles Lodge

Check out variety band Exit 105 at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge starting at 7 p.m. today. Admission is $5 per person.

Karaoke fans can stop by and participate in the weekly karaoke session starting at 8 p.m. every Saturday.

Guests need not be a member of the lodge to attend these events. Call 409-886-7381 for more details.



Brewsky’s

Karaoke is featured every Saturday night for ages 21 and older, and there is no cover charge at the door. Call 409-697-3053 for more information.



Vidor VFW

The Larry Tillery Band will perform from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. this Saturday and dazzle fans with a variety of pop, rock and country.

The concert is open to the public ages 21 and older and admission is $5 at the door. Call 409-768-1482 for more information.



Beaumont Civic Center

A tour offering something a little different is headed to Southeast Texas as Magic 102.5 FM and The Group present The Southern Hustlin’ Tour at 8 p.m. today, at the Beaumont Civic Center starring Rick Ross, Plies, Boosie, Trina, Trey Songz and Shawty Lo.

Tickets are available for $45 and $35 at all Ticketmaster outlets and at the door. The show is restricted to ages 16 and older. Call 409-838-3435, Ext. 1 for more information.



The Vortex

Get rowdy for some down and dirty fun with Opie Hendrix and the Texas Tall Boys this Saturday at The Vortex in Beaumont.

Admission is $5 at the door for ages 21 and older.



Changing Times

If its hard rock and heavy metal you want, then Changing Times has something to offer you tonight.

The Louisiana-based hard rock outfit Warchild is back in Southeast Texas for the first time this spring, and the group has invited area metal outfit, Dead Men Walking, to serve as support.

Admission is $5 at the door for ages 18 and older.



Madison’s

One of Beaumont’s best kept secrets for live music has been Madison’s, located on Dowlen Road in Beaumont.

The venue will celebrate its fourth anniversary this Tuesday with live music from El Floppy Tacos, a collaboration of area musicians, plus loads of specials and fun.

Karaoke is also featured free of charge every Thursday as patrons are able to select from an electronic list of more than 18,000 songs.

Ages 18 and older are always welcome. Call 409-924-9777 for more details.



Dylan’s

The rock and blues sounds of the Aaron Williams Band will amaze guests tonight at this Mid-County venue, while JAG dazzle fans with its Top 40 sounds on Saturday.

Acoustic music is scheduled from any one of a variety of area musicians every Tuesday evening, and karaoke keeps the mid-week blues away on Wednesday.

Ages 18 and older are welcome to attend. Call 409-722-1600 for more information.



Antone’s

It’s been a while since the Mike Zito Band last appeared at Antone’s, but blues music fanatics can rejoice as the area band is scheduled to perform tonight.

Live music is featured from War of Reason on Saturday.

Ages 18 and older are always welcome, and admission is $10 at the door. Call 409-832-2944 for more details.



Texas Star Bar

This Crockett Street venue invites patrons ages 21 and older to free concerts every Saturday night. This week’s performance is from Zack Huckabee.



Texas Longhorn Club

If it’s the first Friday of the month, then that means it is rodeo night at the Texas Longhorn Entertainment Complex in Vinton, La.

The points series continues as does a full night of dancing, fun and games in the club that not only boasts the areas only indoor rodeo, but one of the largest dance floors in Southwest Louisiana or Southwest Texas.

Admission is $7 at the door for men ages 21 and older, while women ages 21 and older are admitted free. Ages 18 and older are welcome, but the door charge is higher.

Call the Texas Longhorn for details at 337-589-4618.



Mackenzie’s Pub

It doesn’t have to be the weekend to enjoy quality live entertainment, as the Ed Dix Jazz Quartet performs every Tuesday, while country music-lovers can enjoy the sounds of B.B. and Company, which features Britt Godwin and Bubba Moore, every Thursday.

Admission is $5 at the door and ages 21 and older are invited to attend. Call 409-866-2288 for more details.



Ford Park

A great night of rock music is scheduled at 7 p.m. this Wednesday as the well known 90s rock act Candlebox returns to Beaumont with a show inside the Ford Exhibit Hall.

Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, including the Ford Park box office, for $25.

Special guests include area rock bands The Kinship and Image 6. Doors open at 7 p.m. with the show starting shortly afterwards.



Orange VFW

Check out the country and variety sounds of Crossfire from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. every Thursday. Admission is $5 person. Call 409-886-9738 for more information.

        

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