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SUMMARY:Music at the McFaddins’ Outdoor Concert featuring Curse and the Cure
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, October 8\, for an evening of soulful sounds on our beautiful grounds at Music at the McFaddins’ featuring Curse and the Cure. Gates open at 6 p.m. with music beginning at 6:30 p.m. on the McFaddin-Ward House lawn (1906 McFaddin Ave.\, Beaumont). \nCurse and the Cure—husband and wife acoustic duo Jason and Norma Touchette—will showcase their incredible range\, amazing harmonies\, and dynamic vocals across a wide variety of genres and familiar hits ranging from Fleetwood Mac and the Eagles to 90s country and TLC. \nThe Port Neches natives have been performing together locally\, nationally\, and internationally since February 2014. They have opened for national and regional acts such as Reba McEntire\, the Charlie Daniels Band\, and Pat Green. \nThe concert is admission-free and open to all ages. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets\, chairs\, and refreshments as they gather in the Historic Home’s gorgeous gardens to enjoy a great evening of live entertainment. \nIn case of inclement weather\, Music at the McFaddins’ will be cancelled. For more information\, call 409-832-2134. \nTo learn more about Curse and the Cure\, visit https://curseandthecure.wordpress.com. \nMusic at the McFaddins’ featuring Curse and the Cure is part of Museum Madness Month 2026. This October\, the Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau is teaming up with area museums for a full month of events and activities. Participating museums and partners include: The Art Museum of Southeast Texas\, Beaumont Botanical Gardens\, Beaumont Children’s Museum\, Beaumont Heritage Society\, Fire Museum of Texas\, Jefferson County Historical Commission/Historic Magnolia Cemetery\, McFaddin-Ward House Museum\, Spindletop Boomtown Museum\, Temple to the Brave\, Texas Energy Museum\, and Tyrrell Park Nature Center. \n 
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/music-at-the-mcfaddins-outdoor-concert-2/
LOCATION:McFaddin-Ward House\, 1906 McFaddin\, Beaumont TX\, 1906 Calder Avenue\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Music at the McFaddin's
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SUMMARY:Music at the McFaddins' Outdoor Concert Featuring The Symphony of Southeast Texas String Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, April 24 for an enchanting evening of classical sounds on our beautiful grounds at Music at the McFaddins’ featuring The Symphony of Southeast Texas String Quartet! Gates open at 6 p.m. with music beginning at 6:30 p.m. on the McFaddin-Ward House lawn (1906 McFaddin Ave.\, Beaumont). \nStaged on the front porch of the historic home\, the SOST String Quartet will captivate the crowd with an intimate musical experience showcasing the works of master composers. \nAttendees are encouraged to bring blankets\, chairs\, and refreshments to enjoy this unforgettable evening of classical music. \nThe event is admission-free and open to all ages. \nIn case of inclement weather\, the event will be cancelled. \nFor more information\, call 409-832-2134.
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/music-at-the-mcfaddins-outdoor-concert/
LOCATION:McFaddin-Ward House\, 1906 McFaddin\, Beaumont TX\, 1906 Calder Avenue\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Music at the McFaddin's
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SUMMARY:Music at the McFaddins’ Outdoor Concert Featuring The StringBenders
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, March 27 for Music at the McFaddins’ featuring The StringBenders. Gates open at 6 p.m. with music beginning at 6:30 p.m. on the McFaddin-Ward House lawn (1906 McFaddin Ave.\, Beaumont). \nThe StringBenders\, an energetic five-piece band based in Houston\, will perform an eclectic mix of classic and current country\, classic rock\, and Zydeco-style music with beloved anthems and timeless hits from greats like George Strait\, Merle Haggard\, and the Eagles. From their early days in Honky Tonks to playing at private events around Texas today\, the group has developed a versatile style through more than 25 years of entertaining audiences together. \nAttendees are encouraged to bring blankets\, chairs\, and refreshments as they gather in the historic home’s beautiful gardens to enjoy a great evening of live entertainment. \nThe event is admission-free and open to the public. \nIn case of inclement weather\, Music at the McFaddins’ will be cancelled. \nFor more information\, call 409.832.2134.
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/soaring-sounds-outdoor-concert/
LOCATION:McFaddin-Ward House\, 1906 McFaddin\, Beaumont TX\, 1906 Calder Avenue\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Music at the McFaddin's
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SUMMARY:Music at the McFaddins’ Outdoor Concert Series Featuring Midlife Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, November 7 for an evening of fantastic sounds on our beautiful grounds at Music at the McFaddins’ Outdoor Concert Series featuring Midlife Crisis. Gates open at 6 p.m. with music beginning at 6:30 p.m. on the McFaddin-Ward House lawn (1906 McFaddin Ave.\, Beaumont). \nThe band is a local favorite with a little bit of something for everyone. They will perform a wide range of classic rock favorites. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets\, chairs\, and refreshments as they gather in the historic home’s gorgeous gardens to enjoy a great evening of live entertainment. \nThe event is admission-free and open to the public. \nIn case of inclement weather\, Music at the McFaddins’ will be cancelled. \nFor more information\, call 409.832.2134.
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/music-at-the-mcfaddins-outdoor-concert-series-featuring-midlife-crisis/
LOCATION:McFaddin-Ward House\, 1906 McFaddin\, Beaumont TX\, 1906 Calder Avenue\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music at the McFaddin's
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SUMMARY:Music at the McFaddins’ Outdoor Concert Series Featuring Jimmy Simmons & Friends
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, October 17 for an evening of fantastic sounds on our beautiful grounds at Music at the McFaddins’ Outdoor Concert Series featuring Jimmy Simmons and Friends. Gates open at 6 p.m. with music beginning at 6:30 p.m. on the McFaddin-Ward House lawn (1906 McFaddin Ave.\, Beaumont). \nSimmons and his band will perform a wide variety of classics from the big band era through modern day hits. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets\, chairs\, and refreshments as they gather in the historic home’s gorgeous gardens to enjoy a great evening of live entertainment. \nPresident Emeritus of Lamar University and a member of the faculty and leadership team for more than four decades\, Dr. Simmons is an accomplished musician who has played alongside the famous from Frank Sinatra to Johnny Winter. He is a talented orchestra leader with an active performance career. \nThe event is admission-free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather\, Music at the McFaddins’ will be cancelled. \nMusic at the McFaddins’ featuring Jimmy Simmons & Friends is part of the annual Museum Madness Weekend (Oct. 16-19)\, presented by the Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau and supporting area museums. The Art Museum of Southeast Texas\, Beaumont Botanical Gardens\, Beaumont Children’s Museum\, Beaumont Main Street\, Dishman Art Museum at Lamar University\, Edison Museum\, Fire Museum of Texas\, Historic Magnolia Cemetery\, John Jay French Museum\, McFaddin-Ward House Museum\, Museum of the Gulf Coast\, Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum\, Temple to the Brave\, Texas Energy Museum\, and Tyrrell Park Nature Center are each hosting events for a fun-filled weekend in Jefferson County. \nFor more information\, call 409.832.2134.
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/music-at-the-mcfaddins-outdoor-concert-series-featuring-jimmy-simmons-friends/
LOCATION:McFaddin-Ward House\, 1906 McFaddin\, Beaumont TX\, 1906 Calder Avenue\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77705\, United States
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER: Music at the McFaddins’ featuring The Stringbenders
DESCRIPTION:*IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT* \nIn consideration of tomorrow’s forecasted afternoon thunderstorms and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our guests\, we have made the difficult decision to cancel our Friday\, March 28\, Music at the McFaddins’ event featuring The Stringbenders. \n_______________________________________________________________________________________________ \nJoin us on Friday\, March 28 for Music at the McFaddins’ featuring The Stringbenders\, a Houston-based group performing an eclectic mix of country\, classic rock\, Tex-Mex and a little Cajun spice. Gates open at 6 p.m. with music beginning at 6:30 p.m. on the McFaddin-Ward House lawn (1906 McFaddin Ave.\, Beaumont). \nThe energetic five-piece band will deliver a dynamic performance featuring a mix of country\, rock-n-roll and Zydeco-style music. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets\, chairs and refreshments as they gather on the historic home’s grounds to enjoy a great evening of live entertainment. \nThe event is admission-free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather\, Music at the McFaddins’ will be cancelled. \nFor more information\, call 409.832.2134. \nLearn more about The Stringbenders at thestringbenders.com.
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/music-at-the-mcfaddins-featuring-the-stringbenders/
LOCATION:McFaddin-Ward House\, 1906 McFaddin Avenue\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music at the McFaddin's
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241108T183000
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SUMMARY:Music at the McFaddins’ featuring Jivin’ Gene & Eazy
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, Nov. 8 for a night of great tunes during Music at the McFaddins’ featuring legendary Swamp Pop musician Jivin’ Gene Bourgeois and Eazy. Gates open at 6 p.m. with music beginning at 6:30 p.m. on the McFaddin-Ward House lawn (1906 McFaddin Ave.\, Beaumont). \nAs a teenager growing up in Port Arthur in the 1950s\, Jivin’ Gene broke onto the national charts with his heartfelt ballads about love. His unique style of sound helped create a new genre of music called “swamp pop\,” songs cooked up from a gumbo-like mix of influences: country music\, rhythm and blues\, Cajun ballads and rock ‘n’ roll. The talented singer\, songwriter and guitarist continues to share his unique sound at venues throughout Southeast Texas. He is well-known for writing the hit song\, “Breaking Up is Hard to Do.” \nThe event is admission-free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets\, chairs\, food\, and drinks as they gather on the historic home’s grounds to enjoy a great evening of live entertainment. \nIn case of inclement weather\, Music at the McFaddins’ will be cancelled. \nFor more information\, call 409.832.2134.
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/music-at-the-mcfaddins-featuring-jivin-gene/
LOCATION:McFaddin-Ward House\, 1906 McFaddin\, Beaumont TX\, 1906 Calder Avenue\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Music at the McFaddin's
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T200000
DTSTAMP:20241011T203457Z
CREATED:20240802T141656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T203457Z
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SUMMARY:Music at the McFaddins’ featuring Jimmy Simmons & Friends
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, October 18 for an evening of fantastic sounds on our beautiful grounds at Music at the McFaddins’ featuring Jimmy Simmons and Friends. Gates open at 6 p.m. with music beginning at 6:30 p.m. on the McFaddin-Ward House lawn (1906 McFaddin Ave.\, Beaumont). \nSimmons and his band will perform of a wide variety of classics from the big band era through modern day hits. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets\, chairs\, food\, and drinks as they gather on the historic home’s grounds to enjoy a great evening of live entertainment. \nA member of the faculty and leadership team at Lamar University for more than four decades and President Emeritus of the university\, Simmons is an accomplished musician and talented orchestra leader with an active performance career spanning beyond his tenure at Lamar. Simmons and his outstanding group of musicians will perform of a wide variety of classics from the big band era through modern day hits. \nThe event is admission free and open to the public. \nIn case of inclement weather\, Music at the McFaddins’ will be cancelled. \nFor more information\, call 409.832.2134.
URL:https://mcfaddin-ward.org/event/music-at-the-mcfaddins-featuring-jimmy-simmons-friends/
LOCATION:McFaddin-Ward House\, 1906 McFaddin\, Beaumont TX\, 1906 Calder Avenue\, Beaumont\, TX\, 77705\, United States
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