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The Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts announces individual show tickets will be on sale to the public Monday, August 21, 2023, beginning at 8:30 a.m. This marks the 44th season for the largest performing arts series from Houston, TX, to New Orleans, LA.

“Straight from Broadway in New York City to Main Avenue in Orange, Texas, this season at the Lutcher Theater is sure to be a crowd-pleaser,” said Lynae Sanford, Lutcher Theater executive director. “We have a variety of incredible shows, including a country music icon, a cappella sensation, and so many Broadway smash hits. This season is one of our biggest and best yet!”

For the 2023-2024 season, the Lutcher Theater presents 12 incredible shows, including multiple National Tours of Broadway and award-winning musical artists. New to the Lutcher Theater this season is the introduction of a Candlelight Concert Series, offering patrons a one-of-a-kind experience in a candlelit setting to enjoy live music in a completely new way.

The Lutcher Theater season includes country music icon Craig Morgan, “Mean Girls,” STOMP, Voctave – The Spirit of the Season, “On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan,” “Pretty Woman The Musical,” “Little Women,” The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra, “Come From Away,” “Annie,” Scott Mulvahill and “Chicago.”

The Lutcher Theater is a 1,500 seat, state-of-the-art, world class performing arts facility and the prominent presenter of Broadway, national and international tours, award-winning artists, renowned dance and acclaimed children’s performances for Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana. Each season, the Lutcher Theater offers a world class experience and unforgettable memories to each and every audience member.

For more information on the Lutcher Theater or to purchase tickets, please visit lutcher.org.

The Orange Lions Club has spearheaded a mural project funded by HOT Tax funds for Orange County. This particular funding was under promotion of the arts that directly promote tourism and the hotel and convention industry.

The mural can be seen at the Paula Stout Insurance Agency at 1401 Green Avenue in Orange.

Local artist Maurice Abelson, who is the graphic design instructor at Lamar-Port Arthur, painted the mural on several panels that were put together on the brick wall by Jaden Dillon and The Sign Doctor.

Stout said she was approached by the Orange Lions Club about putting a mural on the large white wall of her building at the corner of 13th and Green near Reliable Cleaners and thought it was a great idea.  After giving Abelson several ideas, he put together the finished product. The tents represent the Lions Carnival and bass for local fishing tournaments. The Ford Mustangs represent area car shows as well as Stout’s love of Ford vehicles.

City of Orange crews have been busy installing Several new butterfly benches around the city of Orange.

New installation locations include:

• Neighborhood Facility Building
• Northway Park
• Old City Hall
• Sunset Park

These join the previously installed benches at City Hall, Navy Park, and the Stark Foundation.

These benches are great backdrops for individual and group photos.

NexCore Group and CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System are nearing completion of the initial development phase of the Gisela Houseman Medical Campus.

Located at Eagle Point on Interstate 10 and Highway 62, the micro-hospital will be a two-story, 55,000-square-foot medical office building featuring an emergency department on the first floor.

The targeted completion date for Phase 1 is October 2023.

Your Medical Home, located at 1650 Texas Ave. in Bridge City, is sponsoring a Back to School Bash on Saturday, August. 5, 2023, from 9 AM – 2 PM.

The event will offer free physicals from 9 AM-noon, as well as a link sale by Bridge City High School Project Graduation. Three bounce houses and free popcorn and snow cones will also be available.

Twenty-five local vendors will be there, including:

• Sweet D’s Creations
• Ash of All Things Boutique
• Revival Brew Box Coffee
• Kristen’s Kustom Creations
• Sapphire Wings Boutique
• Bee and Bear Creations
• Cara’s Macarons
• 3rd Coast Movement
• Biote
• Sculpt Boutique
• Thirty-One

For more info, contact Maddison Bouget at (833) 698-6825.