June 26th

Catch a Concert Every Monday in June June – July 4
The Lake Charles Community Band is nearing the close of its 22nd season with the Catch-A-Concert series every Monday in June. The concerts are scheduled at 7 p.m. at the Lake Charles Civic Center Arcade Pavilion, with rainy weather plans for the 2nd floor Civic Center Mezzanine. Highlights will include favorite music from Rogers & Hammerstein, to Gershwin on Broadway. This concert series leads up to the Red White Blue & You Patriotic Program during the Fourth of July Festival where the Community Band, conducted by Leo Murray, will be accompanied by the Louisiana Choral Foundation under the direction of Dr. Darryl Jones. For more information, please call 491-9147 or visit www.cityoflakecharles.com.

LCCB Announces 2009 Summer Dance Workshop
The Lake Charles Civic Ballet announces its 2009 Summer Dance Workshop to be held June 22 - July 31 at the studios of Lady Leah Lafargue School of the Dance. The annual Summer Intensive provides instruction to local dancers in the areas of ballet, jazz, contemporary, character, pointe, stretch and partnering. Special seminars will also be held on topics such as injury prevention, nutrition, stage makeup, and dance history. It is open to the public and offers local dancers ages 9 and up the opportunity to study numerous dance forms with the finest of teachers in their home environment. Among the dance professionals being brought to the Lake Area for this year’s workshop are Richard Steinert, director of Ballet Pensacola; Christine Duhon, former LCCB member and current Ballet Mistress of Ballet Pensacola; Ginger Gondron, Master Teacher at such venues as the International Ballet Competition held in Jackson, MS.; and Libby Lovejoy, former LCCB member and current Master Teacher and member of the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science. For information on admission, call 304-5445.

Solo Art Exhibition At McNeese Through July 1
The McNeese Department of Visual Arts will present a solo art exhibition of Graphite Drawings by Cynthia Baskin from May 26 through July 1 in the Abercrombie Gallery of the Shearman Fine Arts Center at McNeese State University.
The exhibition features a thematic series of narrative artworks produced during a 14-week cycle. Narrative art depicts an event or “story” through the use of a visual vocabulary. The words of this visual vocabulary become the poetic language that metaphorically speak of social, interpersonal, and familial issues.
For more information about the exhibit, call the McNeese Visual Arts Department at (337) 475-5060 or Cynthia Baskin at (337) 475-5053.

Summer Starz Series at The Children’s Theatre July 8 - 10
Acting for the Camera! affords children the chance to experience acting on camera. The workshop covers auditioning for commercials, reading commercial scripts, exploring different commercial techniques, and beginning improvisational skills. Information and samples are shared on doing resumes, head shots and finding the best agent or manager while students participate with hands-on camera experience! The workshop will be offered on July 8-10 from 12:00pm-1:30pm for children ages 8-18. The cost is $65.00.
No experience is needed for the workshop. The class has limited enrollment and is held at Central School of the Arts & Humanities Center. For more information, contact the theatre at 337.433.7323 or visit the website at www.childrenstheatre.cc.
Mallard Cove Golf Course to Host Men’s, Women’s and Junior Championships
Beginning June 26, 2009 and over the course of the three weeks that follow, Mallard Cove Golf Course will host three City championships: the Men’s City Championship, June 26 – 28; the Junior City Championship, July 6 - 7; and the Women’s City Championship, July 11 – 12. For more information, contact Derek Smith, 491-1204.

Historic City Hall Announces We Are The Ship Exhibition June 26 – August 15
The City of Lake Charles is proud to present We Are The Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball, Original Paintings by Kadir Nelson at the 1911 Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center at 1001 Ryan Street. The exhibition is scheduled to open at Friday, June 26 and run through Saturday, August 15, 2009. An opening reception will be held from 6 – 9 p.m. with an overview by Journalist, Zeke Rideaux. All ages are invited at no charge; old fashion ballpark refreshments will be served. The City of Lake Charles is dedicated to supporting and promoting public interest in arts and history for the benefit of all Lake Area residents and visitors. Historic City Hall Arts and Cultural Center is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are gladly accepted. For more information, please call 491-9147 or visit www.cityoflakecharles.com.

Wayne Newton at L’Auberge Casino June 26 – 27
Legendary the world over, Wayne Newton's performances are as elegant and graceful as his intimately electric personality. Guests must be 21 years of age to enter Event Center. All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. Tickets are non-refundable. Tickets can be purchased through ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com.

Legends Tribute Concert July 10
Nathan Belt, considered by his peers to be one of the top 3 Elvis tribute artist's in the Country continues his tour. Nathan is a 2009 finalist in the prestigious Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist contest. He will take you through the 1960's and Elvis Presley's Las Vegas years. The legendary Wayne King will perform his outstanding rendition of Jerry Lee Lewis. He will also add "Golden Oldies" set as Dion and Roy Orbison! He will perform at the Grand Opera House of the South in Crowley at 7 pm. For tickets or more info call 337-785-0440. Visit http://www.ladyluckmusic.com/radio/hunter/nathan/ or www.thewaynekingshow.com.

Le Festival de la Viande Boucanee (The Smoked Meat Festival) June 26 & 27
June is festival time is South Louisiana, and when you hear the music and smell delicious food coming from clouds of smoke, then it's Le Festivale de la Viande Boucanee, better known as the Smoked Meat Festival. This two day event, promoted by Chapter 632 of the Vietnam Veterans of America, is held on the last full weekend of June each year in the "Smoked Meat Capital of the World", Ville Platte, Louisiana. Some of the activities you can expect: Cookery demonstrations, Arts & Crafts Trade Show, Food Booths, Military Demonstrations, World Championship Smoked Meat Cook Off-professional and amateur divisions. The festival will be held at the Ville Platte Civic Center and Grounds.
Admission to the Festival: Adults $7.00, Children under 12 years $1.00
Bands on June 26 include: De Ja Vue, Bayou Katz, Travis Matte & The Zydeco King Pins. Bands on June 27 include: Al Roger & Louisiana Pride, Don Fontenot & Les Amis, Cajunation, Ryan Foret & Foret Tradition, Bag of Donuts, Wayne Toups & Zydecajun.
For more information contact: 337-363-6700 or visit the website at www.smokedmeatfestival.com.

Lake Charles Symphony Summer Pops Concert July 18
The Lake Charles Symphony’s Summer Pops Concert will present “Coming Home with Marcia Ball” at 7:30 p.m. July 18 in the Civic Center Coliseum. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. William Grimes will be guest conductor. Ball, who grew up in Vinton, is a pianist, singer and songwriter who plays her own blend of boogie-woogie and roadhouse blues. Her latest album, “Peace, Love & BBQ,” brought her a third Grammy nomination. Ages 12 and under will be admitted free with an adult. Advance tickets are on sale at the Civic Center Box Office.

Historic City Hall Art Exhibit June 26 – August 1
There will be an Art Exhibit of Sue Zimmermann’s work Good Vibrations Friday, June 26 – August 1 at the Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center, second floor. Gallery hours are Tuesday – Friday 10am – 5pm and Saturday 9am – noon. Visit www.suezimmermann.com. For more information call 337-491-9147.
L’Auberge du Lac Casino’s ‘Party by the Pool’ Concert Series Through July 30
Every Thursday night this summer from 7pm to 11pm. As the sun sets over the L'Auberge du Lac pool, things are heating up. Come out and enjoy the fun, the drinks and the live music. Ladies and mychoice members get in free. Tickets are $5 for everyone else and can be purchased at the Party by the Pool entrance next to Le Cafe.
Must be 21 to enter. Please note that the event location is subject to change and/or cancellation due to inclement weather.
Triggerproof June 25
Toad the Wet Sprocket July 2
Ingram Hill July 9
Gabby Johnson July 16
Chris LeBlanc July 23
Hipbootjoe July 30

June 3, 2009

Hank Williams Jr. in Concert at Coushatta
June 12
Country and Southern Rock music legend Hank Williams Jr. will perform in The Pavilion at Coushatta on Friday, June 12, 2009, at 8:00pm for one show only. Buy tickets now at Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster locations, and Coushatta Box Office. For more information, phone 800-584-7263 or visit the website at www.coushattacasinoresort.com.
He won the CMA’s entertainer trophy in 1987 and 1988. In 1989, he won his first (and only) Grammy for the duet with his father, “There’s a Tear in My Beer,” which borrowed Hank Sr.’s vocals from a vinyl record. In the 1990s, Williams found notoriety by singing the opening theme for ABC’s Monday Night Football. “Are You Ready for Some Football?” won him a legion of new fans, and earned Williams the distinction of being the first country artist to ever to win an Emmy, a feat he repeated 1990 through 1993.

Catch a Concert Every Monday in June
June – July 4
The Lake Charles Community Band is nearing the close of its 22nd season with the Catch-A-Concert series every Monday in June. The concerts are scheduled at 7 p.m. at the Lake Charles Civic Center Arcade Pavilion, with rainy weather plans for the 2nd floor Civic Center Mezzanine. Highlights will include favorite music from Rogers & Hammerstein, to Gershwin on Broadway. This concert series leads up to the Red White Blue & You Patriotic Program during the Fourth of July Festival where the Community Band, conducted by Leo Murray, will be accompanied by the Louisiana Choral Foundation under the direction of Dr. Darryl Jones. For more information, please call 491-9147 or visit www.cityoflakecharles.com.

Annual Green Corn Fest/Pow Wow
June 13
The Atakapa-Ishak Indian Nation will be hosting the traditional Native American First Annual Green Corn Fest/Pow Wow in Calcasieu Parish with formal ceremonies beginning at 12:30 PM. The event location is the Civic Center. This will be a multicultural experience and everyone is invited to attend. There will be Native American corn dishes and traditional dishes. There will be Native American jewelry, belts, hats, clothes, arts and crafts for sale. There will be some artifacts on exhibit. Dancers will be demonstrating the sacred dances that are unique to the tribes. For more information, please visit the Lake Charles Civic Center at www.cityoflakecharles.com.

Wayne Newton at L’Auberge Casino
June 26 – 27
Legendary the world over, Wayne Newton's performances are as elegant and graceful as his intimately electric personality. Guests must be 21 years of age to enter Event Center. All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. Tickets are non-refundable. Tickets can be purchased through ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com.

Watercolor Workshop
June 11 - 14
Registration for a watercolor workshop sponsored by Associated Louisiana Artists (ALA) is open to artists desiring to work in the transparent watercolor tradition, and to explore non-traditional creative experiences. Louisiana’s own Judi Betts will teach a four-day workshop in ALA’s Creative Arts Center June 11 through June 14, 2009. The Center is located at 106 West Lawrence Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601. Cost for this four-day workshop is $300, payable to ALA. For registration information and to assure a place in this popular workshop, please call ALA at 436 1008 or Imogene Dewey at 477 0124, imogened116@yahoo.com.

Central Library’s Summer Clubs
The Library has two clubs this summer. The new Animanga (Anime and Manga) Club will meet Fridays. Tale Weavers, an acting group, will practice Monday and Wednesday mornings from 10-12 am and perform in July. Call the library, 721-7118 to pre-register and save your spot for any of these programs.
Programs are also available for Children, Tweens (3rd-5th graders), and Adults. Please visit the library's web page to find out more. www.calcasieu.lib.la.us or check out any of Central's three Blogs. http://www.calcasieu.lib.la.us/blog.htm

Legends Tribute Concert
July 10
Nathan Belt, considered by his peers to be one of the top 3 Elvis tribute artist's in the Country continues his tour. Nathan is a 2009 finalist in the prestigious Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist contest. He will take you through the 1960's and Elvis Presley's Las Vegas years. The legendary Wayne King will perform his outstanding rendition of Jerry Lee Lewis. He will also add "Golden Oldies" set as Dion and Roy Orbison! He will perform at the Grand Opera House of the South in Crowley at 7 pm. For tickets or more info call 337-785-0440. Visit http://www.ladyluckmusic.com/radio/hunter/nathan/ or www.thewaynekingshow.com.

7th Annual YMBC Fishing Tournament Benefiting Special Olympics of SWLA
June 20
On Saturday, June 20, 2009 the Young Men’s Business Club of Lake Charles will be hosting their 7th annual fishing tournament benefiting Special Olympics of SWLA. Check point and weight-in held at Calcasieu Point Landing. Three categories are: Speck; Redfish 16”-27”; Flounder. One fish allowed per category per entrant. Pre-registration entry fee is $25 per person and $35 at mandatory pre-meeting. All money raised in SWLA stays her in SWLA to help the over 600 Special Olympic athletes to train and compete. These funds help to send athletes from Southwest Louisiana to Special Olympic events all over the country. Pick up your entry form today at Lake Charles Tackle, Calcasieu Point, Signs Now, or Ship to Shore. Call Scott Bowers at 337-274-9793 for more information.

L’Auberge du Lac Casino’s ‘Party by the Pool’ Concert Series
Through – June 25
This series begins with dynamic and energetic multi-platinum rockers Everclear featuring homegrown Lake Charles rock group Magnolia Sons as the opening act. Everclear’s cannon of original material is marked by multi-million sales, critical praise, a Grammy nomination and awards including the 1998 Billboard Modern Rock Artist of the Year honor. This series will also include Seven Mary Three, June 4, and The Molly Ringwalds—80’s tribute band—June 18. Ladies get free admission to Party by the Pool. Gentlemen pay just $5; the cover charge is waived for ‘mychoice’ members. Must be 21 to enter. Please note that the event location is subject to change and/or cancellation due to inclement weather.

Louisiana Sci-Fi Expo Underway
June 13-14
Calling all Sci-Fi fans, Con. Du Lac—The Louisiana Sci-Fi Expo will be held at Enos Derbone Recreational Complex in Lake Charles, June 13-14, 2009. The expo will combine science fiction, science fact (NASA and the National Weather Service), paranormal research, medieval arts crafts and combat demonstrations. There will also be mini-renaissance fair, acting workshops and more. Richard Hatch from Battlestar Galactica, who has been a part of both the original show in 1978 and the recent series on the Sci-Fi, will be a featured guest at this year’s expo. Panels on Star Trek and Star wars will be featured. Attendees of all ages are asked to dress up in their favorite Sci-Fi costumes for an intergalactic costume contest to be held on Saturday evening. Tickets are on sale now through June 5th and are $25. Admission at the door will be $30 and children 10 and younger will get in for free. On Saturday, June 13, Lifeshare Blood Center will be on hand for a limited time and all donors will receive $5 off their admission. For more information on Con. Du Lac, contact Justin Toney at 337-513-8927 or visit www.condulac.net.

L'Auberge du Lac Casino Resort's Nevie Beach Club Now Open
Nevie Beach Club is now open for the season with poolside patio dining. Their chefs have completely revamped the menu making it a bit 'lighter' and infused with more local / regional seafood (soft shell crab sandwich, oysters, red snapper po-boy, seafood tacos etc.). Nevie is open 7 days at 11:00 a.m.

Memories of World War II, Photographs from the archives of The Associated Press
Through - June 13
Scheduled to open Friday April 24 and run through Saturday, June 13, 2008. An opening reception will be held from 6-9pm at the 1911 Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center at 1001 Ryan Street. The public is invited to provide photographs of WWII veterans to be included on the Wall. For additional information email ArtsAndCulture@cityoflc.us.

Direct from Las Vegas: Coushatta Presents Legends In Concert
Through - June 14
Coushatta Casino Resort is proud to present Legends in Concert, the original and largest live celebrity tribute spectacular in the world. It is the longest-running independently owned production show on the world-famous Las Vegas Strip. Legends in Concert will perform two separate shows at Coushatta: May 6-24 will feature tributes to Elton John, Reba McEntire, and Elvis Presley; May 27-June 14 will feature tributes to Michael Jackson, Madonna, and Elvis Presley. Casino specials for overnight dinner and show packages start at $109. Coushatta Casino Resort is located in Kinder, LA on Highway 165 (I-10 exit 44), featuring over 2800 slots and more than 70 table games. Phone 800-584-7263 for more information or visit the website at coushattacasinoresort.com.

Cigar Club’s Upcoming Events
June 16
Carlos Torano Cigars / Pierre Ferrand Cognac Pairing Event with Hosts Brian McGee (Torano, C.A.O.) and Hugo Chambon (Ferrand). For more information please call the Cigar Club at 337-562-8889.

Le Festival de la Viande Boucanee (The Smoked Meat Festival)
June 26 & 27
June is festival time is South Louisiana, and when you hear the music and smell delicious food coming from clouds of smoke, then it's Le Festivale de la Viande Boucanee, better known as the Smoked Meat Festival. This two day event, promoted by Chapter 632 of the Vietnam Veterans of America, is held on the last full weekend of June each year in the "Smoked Meat Capital of the World", Ville Platte, Louisiana. Some of the activities you can expect: Cookery demonstrations, Arts & Crafts Trade Show, Food Booths, Military Demonstrations, World Championship Smoked Meat Cook Off-professional and amateur divisions. The festival will be held at the Ville Platte Civic Center and Grounds.
Admission to the Festival: Adults $7.00, Children under 12 years $1.00
Bands on June 26 include: De Ja Vue, Bayou Katz, Travis Matte & The Zydeco King Pins. Bands on June 27 include: Al Roger & Louisiana Pride, Don Fontenot & Les Amis, Cajunation, Ryan Foret & Foret Tradition, Bag of Donuts, Wayne Toups & Zydecajun.
For more information contact: 337-363-6700 or visit the website at www.smokedmeatfestival.com.