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Sinbad July 17
Isle of Capri 9:00pm & July 18, 7:00pm
Tickets go on sale June 17 at Noon in the Banana Cabana Gift Shop
Ticket prices start at $25. For more information call us at 1-877-ISLE-ONE




The Charlestown Farmers’ Market Every Saturday
Market Days are Saturdays, 8:00am to 12:00pm. Stop by and have a cup of coffee!
It’s located behind the Old City Hall on Bilbo Street. Hours are: 8:00am – 12:00pm
Fresh Produce Available this week: Homegrown Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Okra, Corn on Cob, Purple Hull Peas, Bell Peppers, Banana Peppers, Green Beans, Red Potatoes, Yellow Squash, Zucchini, Sweet Vidalia Onions (grown in Louisiana), Fresh Farm Eggs, Pickled Quail Eggs, and Fresh Local Honey. Did you know that The Charlestown Market recycles shopping bags and canning jars? If you have extra bags, plastic or paper, around your house, instead of throwing them away, please bring them to us. Any one of the vendors will gladly take them from you. Also, any canning jars will be gladly taken off your hands. Anyone interested in becoming a vendor, please contact: Carolyn Smith (337) 439-4944 Home after 5:00pm or (337) 526-4100 cell.

Art Melt Prepares For Its Sixth Anniversary July 10
The free, public opening night reception for Art Melt: A Fusion of Art, Music & Forum 35 is set for 6:30 p.m., Friday, July 10, at Brunner Gallery in the Shaw Center for the Arts and Lyceum Dean in downtown Baton Rouge. The selected works of the exhibit will be on display through July 20 in Brunner Gallery, which is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Wednesday through Saturday.

Prien Lake Mall to Host “All About Kids Expo” July 11
The Prien Lake Mall is planning an “All About Kids Expo” for Saturday, July 11 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Kids of all ages are invited for free activities, face painting, and arts and crafts. Balloon animals, mascots and inflatable jumpies stationed throughout the mall will also allow kids to have fun and parents to get important information from local businesses. The event will promote a kids health, safety but with a twist of fun. Mascots from The Eye Clinic (Seymour) and Cameron State Bank (Moolah Mallard) will also make an appearance. “We want kids to have a fun and safe experience in our mall with activities by the Art’s Council, music from Gator 99.5 and mascots from local businesses. Kids will be able to take pictures with the mascots and parents will be able to learn about what Lake Charles has to offer kids,” said Nikki Buxton, director of marketing and business development for Prien Lake Mall. For more information on the Expo or Prien Lake Mall, contact Nikki Buxton at 337-477-7487.

ZZ Top To Perform In Coushatta Pavilion July 18
Red-hot Texas Boogie & Blues! Coushatta Casino Resort presents ZZ Top in concert Saturday, July 18, in The Pavilion at Coushatta. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 8:00 p.m. Buy tickets now at Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster locations, and Coushatta Box Office. Affectionately marketed as "That Little Ol’ Band From Texas,” this legendary American blues-rock trio from Texas consists of Billy Gibbons (guitar), Dusty Hill (bass), and Frank Beard (drums). From the beginning, ZZ Top took a hard-rocking power-trio approach to the blues, cultivating a new audience for it in the 1970’s and ‘80’s with superior musicianship channeled through plenty of attitude, take-it-as-it-comes style, and some devilishly funny songs. Their genius is that they’re reverential about the blues but loose and funny about the subject matter of their songs, which are laden with pop-culture references, sexual double entendres and the determined pursuit of a good time. For many, ZZ Top has been the premiere party band on the planet. To this day they remain one of rock’s most entertaining live acts. On March 15, 2004 ZZ Top’s contribution to the development and perpetuation of rock and roll was acknowledged when they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. No doubt, this “little ol’ band from Texas” just keeps on rolling. Coushatta Casino Resort is located in Kinder, Louisiana on Highway 165 (I-10 exit 44), and features over 2800 slots and more than 70 table games. Phone 800-584-7263 for more information or visit the website at coushattacasinoresort.com

The Children's Theatre Company Announces Two Upcoming Workshops July 8-10
The first, WILD THINGS!, for children ages 5-8 explores the wonderful world of theatre through the use of creative drama, theatre games, creative movement, stage makeup and musical theatre. The workshop is held on July 8 -10 from 10:00am-11:15am and is $65.00 and includes a t-shirt. The second workshop is Acting for the Camera and is held July 8-10 from 12:00pm-1:30pm for children ages 8-18. The cost is $85.00 and covers auditioning for commercials, reading commercial scripts, exploring different commercial techniques and beginning improvisational skills. Agent information and samples of resume and headshots are shared. Children participate with hands-on camera experience!
No experience is needed for these workshops. All workshops have limited enrollment and are held at the Central School of the Arts & Humanities Center. For registration information, contact the theatre at 337.433.7323 or visit the website at www.childrenstheatre.cc.

Zigler Art Museum Presents Exhibit: Two for Tea Through August 1
Two for Tea, the art of painting china, will be the theme of the upcoming exhibit at the Zigler Art Museum in Jennings, LA. The exhibit, which runs June 28 through August 1, 2009 will feature works by members of the Lake Charles Porcelain Art Guild and the Acadiana Porcelain Art Guild. The members of both the Acadiana Porcelain Art Guild and the Lake Charles Porcelain Art Guild have studied extensively with nationally
And internationally recognized porcelain artists. Each of these women have accomplished various achievements in the art world, and have captured distinguished awards for their works. Many have won not only national, but international, competitions.

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.

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.

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.
Ad & Press Club’s 37th Annual Gridiron Show Fundraiser July 25
If you've ever made an impulse buy after watching one of those fast- talking TV commercials, then you won't want to miss the Ad & Press Club of Southwest
Louisiana's 37th annual Gridiron Show. The fundraiser, a satire of local newsmakers and the media, is set for Saturday, July 25, in the Lake Charles Civic Center's Sudduth Coliseum. This year's theme is "As Seen on TV," a localized spoof of TV shows and
commercials, plus other current-events satire. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for a social and networking hour. During that time, guests will be able to dine at several serving stations that will feature heavy hors d'ouevres and other specialties from local restaurants and vendors. The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. The fundraiser pokes fun at local and state newsmakers and the media through skits, songs, monologues and videos. Proceeds from the show will benefit students at McNeese State University through the club's permanent
scholarship foundation and provide funds to the Commercial Arts Department at Sowela Technical Community College. Tickets are $60 per person and $400 for a table of eight. Several levels of sponsorships are available. Deadline to buy tickets is Wednesday, July 22. Seating is limited, and tickets are going fast. For tickets, call the Gridiron hot line at 583-4766; e-mail gridironshow@yahoo.com, or order online at www.adpressclub.com.