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SUMMARY:SOAR Celebration | March 2025
DESCRIPTION:The McFaddin-Ward House will present the 3rd Annual SOAR Celebration in March 2025. This month-long vibrant display of butterflies across the outdoor gardens will feature several exciting events beginning with the admission-free SOAR Family Day on Sunday\, March 2\, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The festive springtime event includes live music performances by “Fire & Rain” and “Crossroads Band\,” food trucks\, picnicking on the grounds\, family activities\, garden and butterfly related crafts\, local artist Butterfly Garden display\, butterfly ride-on bikes\, the Houston Museum of Natural Science Bug Cart\, booths from All Saints Episcopal School\, Beaumont Botanical Gardens\, Beaumont Public Library System\, Big Thicket National Preserve\, Magnolia Garden Club\, Moore Honey Observation Hive\, Sabine-Neches Texas Master Naturalists\, Tyrrell Park Nature Center\, and more. \nSOAR Family Day will also kick off the museum’s new “Mac the Caterpillar” community art project. Artists of all ages are invited to paint a garden rock and add it to “Mac the Caterpillar\,” which will “grow” along the sidewalk in front of the museum’s Visitor Center at 1906 Calder Ave. in Beaumont. Rocks will be available at the museum\, or participants may provide their own. “Mac” will be on display until March 30. \nOther new SOAR offerings during March will be SOAR Saturdays (3/8\, 3/15 & 3/22) featuring live piano music played on the McFaddin-Ward House baby grand piano during admission-free tours of the historic home and SOAR Ceramics China Painting Classes held in the museum Visitor Center on 3/8\, 3/15 & 3/22. SOAR Ceramics participants will be provided all materials to paint a small butterfly dish. Cost per participant is $25. Registration is required at 409-832-2134. Reservation deadline is Feb. 17. \nThe month-long celebration will also include an admission-free Music at the McFaddins’ event featuring The Stringbenders\, a Houston-based group performing a mix of country\, rock-n-roll and Zydeco-style music\, on Friday\, Mar. 28. Gates open at 6 p.m. with music beginning at 6:30 p.m. on the McFaddin-Ward House lawn (1906 McFaddin Ave.\, Beaumont). Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets\, chairs and refreshments for a great evening of live entertainment. \nIn case of inclement weather\, SOAR Family Day and “Music at the McFaddins’” will be cancelled. \nFor more information\, call 409-832-2134 or visit mcfaddin-ward.org.
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/soar-celebration-march-2025/
LOCATION:McFaddin-Ward House\, 1906 McFaddin Avenue\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,SOAR
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SUMMARY:SOAR Celebration “Mac the Caterpillar” Community Art Project
DESCRIPTION:This March\, join us in our new SOAR Community Art Project “Mac the Caterpillar.” Artists of all ages are invited to paint a garden rock and add it to Mac the Caterpillar\, which will “grow” into a butterfly along the sidewalk in front of the McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center at 1906 Calder Ave. in Beaumont. \nParticipants may pick up a rock at the museum or provide their own.  Decorated rocks can be added to Mac all month long. Painting supplies not provided. Share your artistic skill and help Mac grow with all the colors of the butterfly! \nBe sure to take a selfie with your rock when you add it to Mac and share on social media! Tag @mcfaddinwardhouse \nMac will be removed March 31. Participants may pick up their rocks on March 30.
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/soar-celebration-mac-the-caterpillar-community-art-project/
LOCATION:McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center\, 1906 Calder\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,SOAR
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SUMMARY:SOAR Family Day
DESCRIPTION:This March\, the McFaddin-Ward House will present the 3rd Annual SOAR Celebration\, a month-long vibrant display of butterflies throughout the outdoor gardens that will feature several special events beginning with the admission-free SOAR Family Day on Sunday\, March 2\, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the museum’s grounds (1906 McFaddin Ave.\, Beaumont). \nSOAR Family Day will include live music performances by “Fire & Rain” and “Crossroads Band\,” food trucks\, picnicking on the grounds\, family activities\, garden and butterfly related crafts\, local artist Butterfly Garden display\, butterfly ride-on bikes\, the Houston Museum of Natural Science Bug Cart\, booths from All Saints Episcopal School\, Beaumont Botanical Gardens\, Beaumont Public Library System\, Big Thicket National Preserve\, Magnolia Garden Club\, Moore Honey Observation Hive\, Sabine-Neches Texas Master Naturalists\, Tyrrell Park Nature Center\, and more. Adding to the festive springtime spirit\, a colorful outdoor installation of soaring butterflies will be on display throughout the grounds all month long. \nSOAR Family Day will also kick off the museum’s new “Mac the Caterpillar” community art project. Artists of all ages are invited to paint a garden rock and add it to “Mac the Caterpillar\,” which will “grow” along the sidewalk in front of the museum’s Visitor Center at 1906 Calder Ave. in Beaumont. Rocks will be available at the museum\, or participants may provide their own. “Mac” will be on display until March 30. \nOther new SOAR offerings during March will be SOAR Saturdays (3/8\, 3/15\, 3/22 & 3/29) featuring live piano music played on the McFaddin-Ward House baby grand piano during admission-free tours of the historic home and SOAR Ceramics China Painting Classes held in the museum Visitor Center on 3/8\, 3/15 & 3/22. SOAR Ceramics participants will be provided all materials to paint a small butterfly dish. Cost per participant is $25. Registration is required at 409-832-2134. Reservation deadline is Feb. 17. \nThe month-long celebration will also include an admission-free Music at the McFaddins’ event featuring The Stringbenders\, a Houston-based group performing a mix of country\, rock-n-roll and Zydeco-style music\, on Friday\, Mar. 28. Gates open at 6 p.m. with music beginning at 6:30 p.m. on the McFaddin-Ward House lawn (1906 McFaddin Ave.\, Beaumont). Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets\, chairs and refreshments for a great evening of live entertainment. \nIn case of inclement weather\, SOAR Family Day and “Music at the McFaddins’” will be cancelled. \nFor more information\, call 409-832-2134 or visit mcfaddin-ward.org.
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/soar-family-day-2/
LOCATION:McFaddin-Ward House\, 1906 McFaddin Avenue\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,SOAR
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SUMMARY:SOAR Ceramics
DESCRIPTION:The McFaddin-Ward House Invites You to Explore the Delightful Lost Art of Porcelain Painting – a cherished pastime once enjoyed by Ida and Mamie McFaddin – at SOAR Ceramics. \nAll materials will be provided to paint a small butterfly dish. The dish will be kiln fired and ready for your pick-up on Tuesday\, March 25th. \nEach class is limited to 10 participants. \n\nCost per participant:  $25.00\nDates:  Saturdays:  March 8\, March 15 & March 22\nTime:  9:00am – 11:00 am\n\nReservations By:  February 17th. Call 409-832-2134 to register \nPayment by check or credit card. No refunds will be available.
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/soar-ceramics/
LOCATION:McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center\, 1906 Calder\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,SOAR
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Workshop: Art in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:The McFaddin-Ward House Education Department will offer an Art in the Garden Homeschool Workshop for ages 5-18 on Tuesday\, Mar. 11\, on the McFaddin-Ward House lawn (1906 McFaddin Avenue\, Beaumont) from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Bring a blanket and picnic lunch while we paint flowers and landscapes in the beautiful McFaddin-Ward House gardens. \nThere is no fee for this event. Reservations are required as space is limited. \n**Please note: This is not a drop off event. Children must be accompanied by an adult. \nUPDATE: Registration is now full. Thank you for your interest!
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/homeschool-workshop-art-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:McFaddin-Ward House\, 1906 McFaddin\, Beaumont TX\, 1906 Calder Avenue\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Homeschool Workshop
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SUMMARY:SOAR Ceramics
DESCRIPTION:The McFaddin-Ward House Invites You to Explore the Delightful Lost Art of Porcelain Painting – a cherished pastime once enjoyed by Ida and Mamie McFaddin – at SOAR Ceramics. \nAll materials will be provided to paint a small butterfly dish. The dish will be kiln fired and ready for your pick-up on Tuesday\, March 25th. \nEach class is limited to 10 participants. \n\nCost per participant:  $25.00\nDates:  Saturdays:  March 8\, March 15 & March 22\nTime:  9:00am – 11:00 am\n\nReservations By:  February 17th. Call 409-832-2134 to register \nPayment by check or credit card. No refunds will be available.
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/soar-ceramics-2/
LOCATION:McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center\, 1906 Calder\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,SOAR
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