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
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