Open November 12
Westlake High Theatre; Kerry A. Onxley, Director of Theatre announces the cast for the department’s opening season of DRACULA. Good and evil battle for the possession of a young woman’s soul in this startling new adaptation of the Bram Stoker classic. Stoker’s 1897 novel “Dracula” remains the gold standard for vampire stories and features as it primary antagonist the vampire Count Dracula.The production will open on Thursday, November 12 at 10:00AM for a performance open to all schools and 7:00 PM for the public. Performances are staged at the Westlake High Theatre located on 1000 Garden Drive in Westlake. Tickets are $7.00 per person. For ticket information or school bookings, contact Onxley at 337-433-6866; Ext. 10 or kerry.onxley@cpsb.org.
[PHOTO CAPTION: Left to Right: Lord Arthur Godalming, played by Alex Landry, with Mr. Jonathon Harker, played by William Billings and Dracula, played by Joshua Ledet rehearse one of the many intense scenes in the classic story DRACULA.]
Border War Two On Tap for Southwest Louisiana
November 13
The United States Association of Mixed Martial Arts (USA-MMA) is preparing to host Border War 2 in the Lake Area on Friday, Nov. 13.
The live, ultimate fighting event will take place at the Lake Charles Civic Center at 7:30 PM with doors opening at 6 PM.
This annual fight pairs Louisiana’s best fighters with Texas’ best in an Ultimate Fighting Grudge match and this year’s match will include local fighters such as Aaron Davis, Kyle Miers and Paul Soileau.
Tickets start at only $20 and can be purchased by calling USA-MMA at (337) 501-1819, the Lake Charles Civic Center Box Office, all local TicketMaster outlets and www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets can also be purchased by calling Lake Area BJJ at (337) 540-6900. For more information, log onto www.usa-mma.org or call (337) 501-1819.
“Worrier King”
The McNeese Department of Visual Arts is hosting a print exhibit titled “Worrier King” by artist Kurt Kemp Oct. 29-Nov. 14 in the Abercrombie Gallery in the Shearman Fine Arts Center. The “Worrier King” is a series of elaborate prints embellished with hand-coloring and the use of chine colle. Kemp will also be exhibiting “The Drunken Boat,” which is a unique livre d'artiste, a portfolio of five hand-colored prints created to accompany the text by Arthur Rimbaud.
Kemp, a professor of studio arts-printmaking at Sonoma State University, describes his work as a cross between contemporary pop culture and late 19th century poetry, full of dark absurdity, twisted irony and a delight in the ridiculous.
The Abercrombie Gallery, located in Room 125 of the Shearman Fine Arts Center, is open Monday through Friday from 9 AM-4 PM. For more information about the exhibit, call the visual arts department at (337) 475-5060.
25 Years of Love
On exhibition at 1911 Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center at 1001 Ryan Street announces the opening of a new exhibition, “25 Years of Love”. The collection of oil paintings and prints will hang through December 26.
When asked about her techniques local artist Pat Love explained, “Early on in my art endeavors, I loved to show the power of the paint, and executed many works with mainly large brushes and thick, impasto style paint. Lately, I have grown to be fascinated with patterns. This occurred after my lessons at The Art Institute of Chicago.”
Love has shown her paintings in local as well as international juried exhibits. Some of her pieces can be seen in The McNeese Permanent Collection from the National Works on Paper Exhibit and at Bayou Treasures in Welsh. Other recent shows include The Southern Open and Gallery 359 in Lafayette, and The Zigler Museum in a Jeff Davis Parish. Her works have also been included in The Masur Museum’s juried competition along with The Louisiana Competition.
Said Love, “I am thrilled and honored to show my works in the wonderful space of 1911 Historic City Hall. I have chosen to exhibit works from before I started painting at McNeese University, where I got my undergraduate degree, to when I graduated with a master of art at Northwestern and beyond. Those ’25 Years of Love’ have been a wonderful trip.”
Historic City Hall Arts and Cultural Center is open Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 5 PM and Saturday, 10 AM to 2 PM. Admission is free, but donations are gladly accepted. For more information, please call 491-9147 or visit www.cityoflakecharles.com.
Israel Houghton and New Breed Concert
November 13
Israel Houghton is known for injecting contemporary gospel and worship with a blazing, youthful energy that has made him among the most influential tastemakers in his field. As a singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, producer and worship leader, he has created a canon of songs that have become standards in houses of faith around the globe. He has accomplished this largely as the leader of “Israel and New Breed,” a Grammy, Stellar and Dove Award-winning musical ensemble and ministry organization that has amassed gold-selling albums and critical platitudes reserved for the best of the best.
The concert begins at 7:30 PM at Christian World Church. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at www.christianworld.cc or by calling 475-0157.
Live Concert Featuring Jay Dupuis
November 14
Come out and hear Jay Dupuis an Elvis Tribute Artist performing live at the Strand Theater in Jennings. The concert begins at 8 PM.
“The Long Christmas Ride Home”
November 11-15
McNeese Theatre Bayou Players will present “The Long Christmas Ride Home” at 7:30 PM, November 11-14 with a 2 PM matinee Sunday, November 15. Performances are in Ralph Squires Hall, Shearman Fine Arts Center on the McNeese campus.
“ The Long Christmas Ride Home” combines various theatrical forms, a humorous and heart-wrenching play, beautifully written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Paula Vogel. This family drama, where past, present, and future collide on a snowy Christmas Eve, proves that magic can be found in the simplest events of life. Staged as a “puppet play with actors,” the action provides a moving and memorable study of an American family careening near the edge of oblivion. For mature audiences. “The Long Christmas Ride Home” is McNeese Theatre’s American College Theatre Festival production. Joy Pace is director.
Ticket prices are $15 for adults; $10 for senior citizens, McNeese faculty/staff, and students (K-12). McNeese students are admitted free with a current ID. Box office is open 10 days prior to production opening date, weekdays from 6 PM-8 PM and Saturdays,
10 AM-noon. For reservations call 475-5043.
Concert Featuring Roddie Romero and Joel Guzman
November 18
C
ity of Lake Charles and Louisiana Crossroads Pair up Roddie Romero and Joel GuzmanThe City of Lake Charles and Louisiana Crossroads will present Roddie Romero and the Hub City All-Stars with special guest Joel Guzman. The concert will take place at 7 PM Wednesday, November 18 at Central School Theatre, 809 Kirby Street. Accordions and cultures will collide as bandleaders from both sides of the Sabine River pair up for this performance. Multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Romero has been recording since his teens, and Guzman is a Tex-Mex virtuoso. The All-Star’s latest release, “The La Louisianne Sessions,” bridges Cajun, Zydeco and original Gulf Coast rock styles.
Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. For more information, please call (337) 491-9147 or visit www.cityoflakecharles.com.
“Girls’ Shopping Weekend” In Jeff Davis Parish
November 20-21
Are you looking to get away with your girlfriends? Look no further! Our girls’ shopping weekend is the perfect way to get away, get relaxed and get shopping. The shopping weekend includes a one night stay at either an old farm home or our new Hampton Inn,
after checking in; board the “Party Bus” for a little shopping spree and cocktails. Now the PAMPERING begins… that includes pedicures, manicures, massages & of course, margaritas. The following day we board the “Party Bus” for a unique shopping experience throughout the parish. Check out a brochure and decide which pamper package best suits you and your friends. The cost for the weekend per person is $125 (farm home) or $180 (Hampton Inn), Pamper Package, Party Bus, food, drinks, and lots of FUN! Deadline to register is Nov 17. For more information call 337-821-5534.
“Murder Most Foul”
November 14, 21, 22
A Lakeside Theatre presents "Murder Most Foul" as part of it's Shakespeare in the Park Series. In Murder Most Foul, one of Shakespeare's most evil characters, Iago, tries to evade judgment by placing judgment on others. This tale explores Shakespeare's plays and their murders, plots, villains, and not so likely villains! Saturday November 7, 2009; Saturday November 14, 2009; Saturday November 21, 2009; Sunday November 22, 2009; 3:00 PM for each event at the Lake Charles Civic Center Ampitheatre.
Tickets are $10.00 for Adults $5.00 for Students/Seniors/Children (under 10 years). This show may not be suitable for young children. To order tickets visit www.lakecharlestheatre.com or call 337-540-6916.
“A Tuna Christmas”
November 12-15, 19-22
Start laughing early this holiday season as the Lake Charles Little Theatre presents "A Tuna Christmas," a deep-fried comedy about small-town Texas at yuletide.
The show comes with a twist: All 24 roles are played by just two actors. Local favorites Greg Stratton and Joseph Frazier do quick-changes throughout the show – from twangy announcers on the local radio station to waitresses at the Tastee Kreme. The comedy takes place in Tuna, the third-smallest town in Texas, where somebody is ruining the holiday yard displays in advance of the Christmas decorating contest.
The fast-paced comedy, a hit on Broadway, is a sequel to the popular "Greater Tuna."
The show will run Nov. 7-8, 12-15 and 19-22. Curtain time is 7:30 PM (2 PM on Sundays). Tickets will go on sale to the public Nov. 2. They will be $20, but discounted for seniors and students. For reservations, call 433-7988 or visit www.LCLT.com next week.
Also, as a new offering by The LCLT, the show will be available for private bookings for company Christmas parties — all-inclusive "Tuna Christmas Parties" which include a gala reception, hors d'oeuvres and a private performance of the show. Dates through Dec. 20 remain available. For bookings, call or e-mail the theatre.
CUTLINE: Greg Stratton, left, and Joey Frazier star in "A Tuna Christmas" at the Lake Charles Little Theatre.
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