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BAYTOWN

Chili When It's Chilly BBQ Cook-Off

Jan 9-10

More than 80 cook teams participate. Includes live music and a variety of vendors. Serves as a fundraiser for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Hours are 4 p.m. to midnight Friday and 9 a.m. to midnight Saturday. San Jacinto Mall, 1496 San Jacinto Mall. E-mail: tina@baytownchamber.com
BAYTOWN
Call for info: (281) 422-8359

BEAUMONT

"Two Generations -- Two Visions in Cafe Arts"

Nov 6-Feb1

Features the artwork of father/son photographer duo Danny and Zack Dubisson. Art Museum of Southeast Texas.
BEAUMONT
Call for info: (409) 832-3432
www.amset.org

16th Annual Beaumont History Conference

Jan 24

Local history enthusiasts tell about intriguing figures and true tales in the Golden Triangle history in this daylong conference for those interested in learning more about Beaumont. Includes cultural, ethnic, economic and political topics.
BEAUMONT
Call for info: (409) 832-1906
www.mcfaddin-ward.org

BROWNSVILLE

Guided Battlefield Tours & Guided Bird Tours

Jan 6-Mar26

Battlefield tours are 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Bird tours are 10 a.m. Thursdays. Palo Alto Battlefield, FM 1847. For more information, call ext. 333. E-mail: paal_administration@nps.gov
BROWNSVILLE
Call for info: (956) 541-2785

Animal Play Day

Jan 11

Zoo animals are given enrichment items with specific themes. Gladys Porter Zoo. E-mail: admin@gpz.org
BROWNSVILLE
Call for info: (956) 546-7187
www.gpz.org

Soldier Pastimes

Jan 18

Hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Palo Alto Battlefield, FM 1847. For more information, call ext. 333. E-mail: paal_administration@nps.gov
BROWNSVILLE
Call for info: (956) 541-2785

Living History Demonstration

Feb 1

Hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Palo Alto Battlefield, FM 1847. For more information, call ext. 333. E-mail: paal_administration@nps.gov
BROWNSVILLE
Call for info: (956) 541-2785

CORPUS CHRISTI

TAMU-CC Student Art Association at K Space Hot Spot Gallery

Dec 7-Jan10

Features various media by graduate and undergraduate students will be on display. K Space Contemporary, 451 Starr St. E-mail: info@kspacecontemporary.org
CORPUS CHRISTI
Call for info: (361) 887-6834
www.kspacecontemporary.org

Erik Schaudies Retrospective

Dec 12-Jan11

Works include Schaudies' sculpture and sketchbook drawings. K Space Contemporary, 415 Starr St. E-mail: info@kspacecontemporary.org
CORPUS CHRISTI
Call for info: (361) 887-6834
www.kspacecontemporary.org

Boar's Head & Yule Log Festival

Jan 10-11

Ancient Renaissance festival celebrates the Epiphany season. More than 180 people in authentic renaissance costumes perform with a live orchestra. First Christian Church, 3401 Santa Fe St.
CORPUS CHRISTI
Call for info: (361) 854-3044

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