Bryan Lee
Project Manager, Geek, Blogger, Movie Buff

Shopping, snackin' and socializing.... it's time for another First Thursday on Calder! I have some new unique treasures to share, and from 5 to 8 you can save 25% off any Stellar items that over $10! I'll be back and forth between the cat5/cvb party at Anna's Bakery (WITH A MECHANICAL BULL, DJ and picnic on the lawn) and the...

Afternoon Reception 2-4pm for the show of my "Hipstamatic" photographs shot on my iPhone and printed large as the files can stand! The show will be up March 29 -June 3 at the Art Museum in downtown Beaumont, TX. Thanks for all the votes and encouragement, and anyone who has been buying my small prints... you really make me keep on...

Join us for "Our Town: Preserving the Past" at the McFaddin-Ward House!

The long-anticipated event has been planned to highlight the historical jewels in one of Beaumont's oldest communities. Each participating house will tell its story as you walk, drive or bike your way through the oak-lined streets.

Don't miss this...

Please join us for the opening reception of Curious Creatures! Artist Ursula Vernon will be giving a short artist's talk followed by a book signing (bring your own copy of her children's book, Dragonbreath, to have it signed). We'll also have a sundae bar and a free showing of the anime Spirited Away starting at 8:30. The winners of...

Interactive Festival will feature five days of compelling presentations from the brightest minds in emerging technology, scores of exciting networking events hosted by industry leaders, the unparalleled SXSW Trade Show and an unbeatable lineup of special programs showcasing the best new digital works, video games and innovative ideas the...

The SETX Filmmakers Association is hosting another exciting meeting! Producers, directors, actors, makeup artists, wardrobe specialists, voice talents, sound recordists, cinematographers, gaffers, grips; ANYONE in the film/television industry (or anyone who is interested in becoming involved within the film/television industry) is welcome to join...

Tacos La Bamba, Yeast Priests, DJ SK8 and cat5 magazine are teaming up for a night of awesome to celebrate one of our favorite local eateries.

Tacos La Bamba has some new menu items to show off and they'll have $1 tacos and lunch give-aways while DJ Sk8 provides some choice beats. Check out the new patio (and awesome artwork on said patio)...

Join us and be the first to shop the new Limited-Edition Banana Republic Mad Men© Collection. Select stores only. Doors open at 6pm with early access for Banana Republic cardholders at 5pm. Click here to find a store near you: http://www.bananarepublic.com/madmen

Designed elusively by Banana Republic in collaboration with Mad Men costume designer...

Mark a spot on your calendar!

The 2012 Boomtown Film and Music Festival kicks off on Friday, February 24th at the Dishman Art Museum at Lamar University. Enjoy live music and select films, while meeting local artists, musicians and filmmakers.

On the 25th, the day is devoted to showing the best of film submissions, as well as panels conducted by...

This year, we're adding some more excitement and media exposure to the opening ceremonies of the Boomtown Film & Music Festival by starting the event with a red carpet.

After Mayor Becky Ames reads a proclamation about the Boomtown Festival, all attendees are invited to walk the red carpet for a photo opportunity and chance to meet the...

The Volunteer Meeting for BoomFest will be Monday, February 20th 6:30PM at Kampus Korner Restuarant, 4637 Rolfe Christopher Drive, Beaumont, TX 77705. Well be giving out assignments for the days of the Festival. We will have 4 venues to cover on both days. These will be broken into shifts. Please RSVP if you can come. Also we need as many...

Actors, directors, producers, screenwriters, production crew members, aspiring filmmakers, you are invited to the Southeast Texas Theatre and Film Mixer sponsored by Lamar University’s Department of Theatre and the Department of Communication. The mixer will be held at the Dishman Art Museum at Lamar University on Thursday, February 9, 2012 from...

Do you think you have what it takes to write, shoot and edit a short film in just two days? And will your team's movie be better than all the rest? This year's 48 Hour Video Race is free to enter and starts on January 27th at the Tradewinds Tavern screening room in the MCM Elegante.

From 7PM-8PM we'll be screening highlights from...

It is the holiday season, so this month please don your fave fab festivewear. Formal is def not required, just have fun!! Join others who love to get dressed and talk about what inspires you, then we will all inspire each other!! This Circle of Style will be all about what we love to wear to parties and WHY!! Whether it's philosophical or fun,...

World Gym Beaumont proudly sponsors the first meeting of the South East Texas Filmmakers Association.

This event is an effort to network production and creative professionals within the Golden Triangle.

It is open to any production professional interested in supporting and strengthening the local production community.

So if your a local...

This week on the Space Capsule, our guest co-pilot will be Beth Rankin from the Cat5. We will be chatting about things and throwing down an eclectic mix of electronica! Tune in Friday night at 11 on 11-11-11 and join us for some binary bliss! Also, we will present our usual repeat broadcast on Sunday at 8pm CST!

Dear attendees (and everyone else),

On november 11, 2011 at 11:11 the date will be 11/11/11 11:11. Since 11:11 is the best time for wishing, this day will be pretty epic.

yes we know, it is not for a while, but we're excited so we made this early.

also, this is just an event fan page, not a party, a gathering, a convention, or anything...

Want to get a head start on your holiday shopping this year? Merchant Soiree offers a variety of original handmade and re-purposed items to choose from! Come join us Thursday at the Cafe (downtown) for a bite to eat, crafts, and music by Ultrasuede.

This event is BYOB.

Tune in for chills, thrills, horror film clips and an hour full of creepy music on this week's Space Capsule Halloween Special!

Can you make it though the entire show??!!
Tune in and find out... on Friday at 11pm CST with a repeat broadcast on Sunday, October 30th at 8pm CST on 91.3 FM and kvlu.org.

Watch me: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaoTk86ExI4

We saved the best for last! The last scheduled Drive-In is Night of the Living Dead. Just in time for Halloween. We are very fortunate to have World Gym sponsoring the event by letting us use their parking lot and renting a screen for the movie!

The fun starts Friday, 10/28 at 8PM at the World...

We join with the rest of the world in saying goodbye to an amazing innovator.

We launched this project on September 23, 2011 as a thank you to a man whose work has impacted so many lives. In light of his passing, we hope that Steve Jobs Day will be celebrated as a tribute to his life and the legacy he leaves behind.

Donate to cancer research in...

The 4th Annual Golden Triangle Rock Festival hosted by the Alley Kats is featuring 6 local bands. Line up is as follows:

Magnolia Skin from Port Neches 11:00 to 12:00
Social Bomb from Port Arthur 12:15 to 1:15
Illusion Five from Beaumont 1:30 to 2:30
Noise Candy from...

Join Tracy Byrd at AMSET's foam-filled and adventurous fund-raising
event for a rockin' good time featuring the finest specialty and seasonal brews from around the world paired with complementary food dishes.

Art of Beer 2011 features:
• finest specialty and seasonal brews from around the world paired with gourmet delights, beer...

Space Capsule, a weekly radio program hosted and produced by Jason M. Miller & Matthew Myers, will this week feature Amber Crain of When The Sun Hits Blog and DJ for Strangeways Radio. This edition of Space Capsule will feature an interview with Amber about shoegaze music and a 30 minute block of music curated by Amber.

Tune in at 11pm CST...

In the desperate search for Melody Pond, the TARDIS crash lands in 1930s Berlin, bringing the Doctor face to face with the greatest war criminal in the Universe. And Hitler. The Doctor must teach his adversaries that time travel has responsibilities - and in so doing, learns a harsh lesson in the cruellest warfare of all.

Find out more:...