July 23, 2009

Times Picks





Legendary Guitarist Peter Frampton Live! At Delta Downs
July 24

Rock the night away with this Grammy Award Winning, international legend. Hear all the classic hits including "Baby I Love Your Way" and "Show Me the Way.” Concert starts at 8 pm at the Delta Event Center. Go to www.deltadowns.com for more information and tickets.






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.

Summer Film & Lecture Series
July 30
An Imperial Calcasieu Museum presentation of favorite films "hand selected" by local film-buffs is made complete with popcorn, snacks, soda and an open discussion. Admission is free to museum members and $2 for non-members. Arrive by 6:30p.m. Concessions are $1 per item. 337.439.3797 or www.imperialcalcasieumuseum.org
Final date in the series:
July 30 – “The Last of Sheila” (1973, R) Presented by KPLC’s Jim Serra.
Marshland Festival
July 31 - August 1
Southwest Louisiana is known for flavorful fare and hot music, and this festival will give you a taste of both. Live music, begins at 5 p.m. on Friday, July 31, ending at midnight. On Saturday, Aug. 1, music will begin at 11 a.m. and go through the day, ending at midnight. For a schedule, visit www.marshlandfestival.com.

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.

Nephew Tommy: Stand and Deliver Comedy Tour
August 1
Whether you were first exposed to him on the Steve Harvey morning show, BET’s Comic View, or at one of his many sold-out comedy gigs,by now you know that Nephew Tommy can stand and deliver. Born Thomas W. Miles II, the Houston native dedicated himself to performance at an early age and became the first African-American to graduate for m Texas A&M’s Theatre of the Arts program. That experience led him to opportunities both onstage and screen, first appearing in London’s Shakespeare Royal Theatre Company, and later in a variety of successful TV and film productions. His talent as a comedian landed him an appearance on Showtime at the Apollo. Nephew Tommy can be regularly heard on the Steve Harvey morning show. Event Date: August 1st, 2009 at 8:00 pm. Event Location: Rosa Hart Theatre at Lake Charles Civic Center. Go to www.ticketmaster.com for tickets.

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.

Sesame Street At the Civic Center
September 4 – 6
Great family fun comes to town in September. Sesame Street Live’s "When Elmo Grows Up" has Elmo and his Sesame Street friends thinking about growing up, it’s a musical show-and-tell! Bert dreams of becoming a forest ranger, Telly longs to be a cowboy and their newest friend, Abby Cadabby, wants to be a Fairy Godmother just like her mommy. Elmo thinks about becoming a ‘weather monster,’ but has a hard time predicting his own forecast—he wants to be anything and everything all at once! “When Elmo Grows Up” includes lessons on perseverance, teamwork and the power of imagination. Children learn that if they believe in themselves and are willing to try, the possibilities are endless. Performances are: Sept. 4, 7 p.m. (Opening Night Discount); Sept. 5, 10:30 a.m. & 2 p.m. Sept. 6, 1 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. Performance is at the Lake Charles Civic Center. Tickets: $12 & $16. Opening Night, all seats (excluding Premium/Gold Circle) are $12. For more information, call 337-491-1432. To charge tickets by phone, please call Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.