tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14880760636989408792024-03-13T03:49:28.581-05:00HEartBEATYour guide to the arts in Southwest LouisianaArtsCouncilSWLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11404892082004636048noreply@blogger.comBlogger179125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488076063698940879.post-3723805074793498592014-03-24T13:33:00.001-05:002014-03-24T13:33:27.268-05:00Downtown Lake Charles Crawfish Festival Poster Unveiling <div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">On Tuesday, April 1 at 3pm, the
DownTown Lake Charles Crawfish Festival, in partnership with Associated
Louisiana Artists - Gallery by the Lake, will hold a Press Conference and will
unveil its 2014 Official Festival Poster while announcing and
acknowledging the 2014 Festival sponsors, activities and line-up. The public is
invited to attend. This will take place at Gallery by the Lake at 106 West
Pryce Street, Lake Charles. Refreshments will be served.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The top finalist posters will be on display at the gallery during
the month of March and April, including during the annual SWLA Arts and
Humanities Art Walk in late April.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyzYORBS0RJhXcJkuD55DCFJfiwT2oMjFU63j85oe2w7Z6kXkB0J8NVkPxxpmVXr9fuHFhQwZQoc6d35NGab9m3CQZlGke86GVSfXZALhVAUymgqZIDwhr1LSjN4yixyGqWKhpkGuNBfFR/s1600/Downtown+Crawfest+2014+(Poster-Print).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyzYORBS0RJhXcJkuD55DCFJfiwT2oMjFU63j85oe2w7Z6kXkB0J8NVkPxxpmVXr9fuHFhQwZQoc6d35NGab9m3CQZlGke86GVSfXZALhVAUymgqZIDwhr1LSjN4yixyGqWKhpkGuNBfFR/s1600/Downtown+Crawfest+2014+(Poster-Print).jpg" height="640" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The DownTown Lake Charles Crawfish Festival, which is
recognized as a Top 20 Event in the Southeast and one of the top 55 Gulf Coast
destinations in the month of April, will be April 11-13 at the Lake Charles
Civic Center. Steamboat Bills will be on
site boiling thousands of pounds of crawfish. There is great Zydeco and Cajun music
at its best, as well as great food and exciting family fun at one of the
largest indoor/outdoor Crawfish Festivals in Southwest Louisiana. There are activities
for everyone, including a pageant, parade and midway carnival! This is
southwest Louisiana at its finest!</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">For more information, to become a sponsor or vendor, enter
the pageant or parade, or purchase pre-sale tickets, please visit www.downtowncrawfest.com.</span></div>
ArtsCouncilSWLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11404892082004636048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488076063698940879.post-24519548871161209602014-03-21T09:40:00.001-05:002014-03-21T09:40:36.311-05:00The Onlies to Perform at Wild Beast Feast<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Lafayette based band, The Onlies, will highlight the Lake Charles Symphony’s annual </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Wild Beast Feast on Sat., Mar. 29, 2014, with its special
blend of folk and bluegrass music. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">With the release of “Open Road” in 2013, the group has
discovered that the road truly has </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">opened up for them.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">
</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Their album was produced by Grammy nominated producer and </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">engineer Terry</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">DuPuy
who has worked with Hunter Hayes, Roddie Romero, and Feufollet </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">among many others.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">
</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Though The Onlies started out as a duo with Fawn Larson and Will </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Harrison, they have since added music veteran Gary Newman on
upright bass and Luke Andrus </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">on drums. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">“Larson’s
siren-like vocals will sweep you in with the ebb and flow of her carefully </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">crafted lyrics while Harrison’s playful yet rough edge
becomes softened as their melody and </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">harmonies intertwine.”</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJrWyvINRRj7Bp_p8nqZ1UO8vF9y7eQYTR8vvmCD25zIT7-nlyozSlWkbd8yXXcpyPvHmrFeGWCUutIV7l_GAIpKRK24OwmmC3Wf-yK26u-Yz5G9CZoA8cOIegT9TTIAMMiQRTx92v_Zri/s1600/The+Onlies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJrWyvINRRj7Bp_p8nqZ1UO8vF9y7eQYTR8vvmCD25zIT7-nlyozSlWkbd8yXXcpyPvHmrFeGWCUutIV7l_GAIpKRK24OwmmC3Wf-yK26u-Yz5G9CZoA8cOIegT9TTIAMMiQRTx92v_Zri/s1600/The+Onlies.jpg" height="277" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Onlies continue to stick to their folk roots while borrowing from </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">bluegrass, old country, Cajun, blues, indie and pop to make
one incredibly enjoyable and </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">diverse album.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">
</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Guests at this popular symphony fundraiser will be tapping their feet
and </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">singing along while sampling the savory dishes of more than
20 cooking teams.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Doors open </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">at 5:00 p.m., a live auction begins at 7:00 p.m., and music
will be played until 9:00</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">p.m.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Tickets </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">are $50 for ages 14 & up, $25 for ages 7-13, and 6 &
under are free.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">For ticket info, call </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">(337) 433-1611 or go online at </span><a href="http://www.lcsymphony.com/" target="_blank">www.lcsymphony.com<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span></div>
ArtsCouncilSWLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11404892082004636048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488076063698940879.post-90615950936258084482014-03-11T09:45:00.000-05:002014-03-11T09:45:19.194-05:00Free Screening of Los Viages del Viento<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">There will be a free screening of <i>Los Viajes del Viento (The Wind Journeys)</i>, a 2009 Colombian film,
on Friday 21 March, 7 p.m., at the Historic Central School in Lake
Charles. The winner of a Cannes award
and numerous others, this work from filmmaker Ciro Guerra shows the travels of
Ignacio, who plays an accordion that is rumored to have been the devil’s. After the musician’s wife dies, he journeys
to return the accordion to its original owner. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUPex4z8JbFHGH-vFIYzFUvryUQgj-k4RtQWysBvz73Yd7ZqHAecP_qCyP2uKy8EFo4r3tgKhguNIUlYDn1Kk8qGS7DIjArOka0d8aEJSTTLX6B4EJyyGg8TnXXMa0Xc25n5i9Yc9lPWdk/s1600/Los+Viajes+image+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUPex4z8JbFHGH-vFIYzFUvryUQgj-k4RtQWysBvz73Yd7ZqHAecP_qCyP2uKy8EFo4r3tgKhguNIUlYDn1Kk8qGS7DIjArOka0d8aEJSTTLX6B4EJyyGg8TnXXMa0Xc25n5i9Yc9lPWdk/s1600/Los+Viajes+image+1.jpg" height="170" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Ignacio’s loneliness is broken by a young man who wants to learn from
him, and they explore the music of the Caribbean. But Ignacio’s self-imposed solitude has
become <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a>a hard-to-break shell. Director Guerra says, “This is the story of a
journey….into something unique….like the music that was born. For centuries we’ve asked ourselves: What keeps us apart? Now is [the] time to ask what brings us
together.” </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Sponsored by Dr. Carrie Chrisco, <i>Los Viajes</i> is presented by Calcasieu Cinema International, a branch
of the Council for International Concerns, in partnership with McNeese State
University’s Banners Cultural Series and the Office of Equal Opportunity, The
Arts and Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana, Common Ground/Culture Fest
Louisiana, Lake Area Psychiatry, and Coca-Cola. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">A moderated discussion will follow, and free drinks and
popcorn will be served!</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">For more
information, email </span><a href="mailto:cbadeaux@mcneese.edu" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">cbadeaux@mcneese.edu</a><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">
or </span><a href="mailto:jkprjs@gmail.com" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">jkprjs@gmail.com</a><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"> .</span></div>
ArtsCouncilSWLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11404892082004636048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488076063698940879.post-30621827417173603372014-02-03T14:24:00.001-06:002014-02-03T14:24:47.446-06:00Jazz in the Arts<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Jazz In The Arts will host its next concert on Sunday March 16, 2014 at Central School's Benjamin Mount Theatre at 5:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance, and $12 at the door.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Featured are two seasoned jazz musicians that are widely known.
Sylvester "Stank" Leblanc and Charlene "Salemah"
Broussard have traveled throughout the country sharing their music
"Jazz".</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnj4ZuHgOoXFS5N4oIdpgdCDAmnHtMsfyPrb9BafzKWKMccFT2HRWISaOTUGt1q3TarSSKNDyXpJ1oK3kIwZUHGAwVzFcC3uoOFdK84qObfkZLUtzav4EWqTmXWRT7a2GidaVareOGfou7/s1600/JITA_3-16-14_394x591.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnj4ZuHgOoXFS5N4oIdpgdCDAmnHtMsfyPrb9BafzKWKMccFT2HRWISaOTUGt1q3TarSSKNDyXpJ1oK3kIwZUHGAwVzFcC3uoOFdK84qObfkZLUtzav4EWqTmXWRT7a2GidaVareOGfou7/s1600/JITA_3-16-14_394x591.jpg" height="640" width="425" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span class="ecxapple-style-span">Sylvester "Stank" LeBlanc</span><span class="ecxapple-style-span"><b> </b>is an electrifying musician and vocalist. Along with phenomenal saxophone and flute
playing, LeBlanc adds unique yodeling-scat vocals to the show. </span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span class="ecxapple-style-span"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span class="ecxapple-style-span">Charlene "Salemah" Broussard is a soulful, powerful, and entertaining songstress. She is an internationally known artist who has been performing for over 20 years. </span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span class="ecxapple-style-span"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span class="ecxapple-style-span">For more information contact Pat Daigle at 794-5744, or the Arts Council at 337-439-2787. </span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span class="ecxapple-style-span"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNbxG7DisqvJu7ab6UemMFkl84JsbYhyphenhyphenmrfbMdd6S0TOAHIkJYhCknH6j1OwE8TxgHlgsDR26bUPm-F8L0ZMJw7NZKX_vz-eQa12Zw9-CW4sPKho0QGeALL83s-y5O0hBWexawNrdV0B5t/s1600/Arts+Council+SWLA+Logo,+JPG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNbxG7DisqvJu7ab6UemMFkl84JsbYhyphenhyphenmrfbMdd6S0TOAHIkJYhCknH6j1OwE8TxgHlgsDR26bUPm-F8L0ZMJw7NZKX_vz-eQa12Zw9-CW4sPKho0QGeALL83s-y5O0hBWexawNrdV0B5t/s1600/Arts+Council+SWLA+Logo,+JPG.jpg" height="142" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span class="ecxapple-style-span"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span class="ecxapple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span class="ecxapple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span class="ecxapple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span class="ecxapple-style-span"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
ArtsCouncilSWLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11404892082004636048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488076063698940879.post-16468491915030523382014-01-31T16:07:00.000-06:002014-01-31T16:07:46.082-06:00KMI Children's Art Contest!<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Knight Media Printing is currently accepting submissions for its Children's Art Contest. All children 18 years of age and under are eligible to submit original artwork in either traditional or digital mediums. No photography will be accepted. A prize will be awarded for the best in each age group (toddler, elementary, junior high, and high school). </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">There will be a grand prize overall best and a People's Choice for the one that receives the most "likes" on Knight Media's Facebook page. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBJOSwdSix3zS-XXwsbY42JO1LNDKzj81dUh3ovazbn-DGzdz5yQKlj10UekEJXEKtVBe1cwAxuSRitubvGPKccfxyrVFb2zqlis7-e8cYqxpRyOB4kEDZMi_oOpqIWbnmS6w10ZjoQB2a/s1600/Art+Contest+Poster.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBJOSwdSix3zS-XXwsbY42JO1LNDKzj81dUh3ovazbn-DGzdz5yQKlj10UekEJXEKtVBe1cwAxuSRitubvGPKccfxyrVFb2zqlis7-e8cYqxpRyOB4kEDZMi_oOpqIWbnmS6w10ZjoQB2a/s1600/Art+Contest+Poster.jpg" height="640" width="412" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">All winners will receive 1 large print and 4 small prints of their artwork. Original artwork will be showcased at the Arts Council of SWLA as well as featured in the Jambalaya News. All entries must be submitted with an entry form available at <a href="http://www.kmimedia.com/artcontest">www.kmimedia.com/artcontest</a>. Mail or drop off submissions at Knight Media Printing, ATTN: Art Contest, 412 W. McNeese St., Lake Charles, LA 70605. All submissions must be received by February 21, 2014. Call 337-478-8350 for details. </span>ArtsCouncilSWLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11404892082004636048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488076063698940879.post-8388394227145631752014-01-29T16:46:00.002-06:002014-01-29T16:46:21.025-06:00Live @ The Lakefront 2014 Lineup Announced<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbYGmlVzlxdMoHIhuMq5w0UnXQ30DUBWMV-V0hGJv0L1rO8p2rns9I4bpKiuUO9v_XWOGWxp5ZlwieT9ta9JxsmrmbR5k5150qjkluy8gH0Wm0MQK3Rc-yTPwwmV4NIdAYP2Oove2lZRv2/s1600/1509155_10151826373341396_302790540_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbYGmlVzlxdMoHIhuMq5w0UnXQ30DUBWMV-V0hGJv0L1rO8p2rns9I4bpKiuUO9v_XWOGWxp5ZlwieT9ta9JxsmrmbR5k5150qjkluy8gH0Wm0MQK3Rc-yTPwwmV4NIdAYP2Oove2lZRv2/s1600/1509155_10151826373341396_302790540_n.jpg" height="640" width="492" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<br />ArtsCouncilSWLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11404892082004636048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488076063698940879.post-91672683107660020482014-01-27T14:07:00.001-06:002014-01-27T14:07:38.383-06:00Coffee House Theatre returns to Stellar Beans<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The Children’s
Theatre</span></i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">
<i>Company’s</i> <i>(CTC)</i> will perform selections from Disney’s TARZAN at Coffee House
Theatre on February 1 at 7:00PM. Presented by Kerry A. Onxley; CTC Artistic Director,
Taylor Simon; CTC Associate Director and Joseph Boyette (Vocal Director) this family musical will
make its full debut on Friday, February 21, 2014 at Central School Theatre. Coffee House Theatre is hosted by Itinerant
Theatre. </span></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZfKTfmOJju08fKqhYsuQeDC2zA24gm63EyMgyKyePhIGPSFBKPL9fc63hTUxyPFMDSNY8EWUZh153eLUoFA6K6Zk0NM6Va06C5lgXSfdesyy2oaAhOQvwrtYfOidiPkCV8nF3auXUY5CB/s1600/Tarzan+Press+Photo+5+(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZfKTfmOJju08fKqhYsuQeDC2zA24gm63EyMgyKyePhIGPSFBKPL9fc63hTUxyPFMDSNY8EWUZh153eLUoFA6K6Zk0NM6Va06C5lgXSfdesyy2oaAhOQvwrtYfOidiPkCV8nF3auXUY5CB/s1600/Tarzan+Press+Photo+5+(2).jpg" height="400" width="266" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="text-align: start;">(<b>PHOTO CAPTION</b>: Tarzan, portrayed by </span><span style="text-align: start;">John Paul Primeaux</span><span style="text-align: start;">, calms Jane, played by Abigail Guillory in a scene from Disney’s TARZAN) (Photos by Meagan Green.</span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: start;">)</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: start;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Based
on Edgar Rice Burrough's<i>Tarzan of the Apes</i> and the smash-hit 1999 Disney
animated film, TARZAN tells the
story of a shipwreck leaving an infant orphaned on the West African shore, the
helpless baby Tarzan is taken under the protection of a gorilla tribe and
becomes part of their family. When he eventually encounters his first
human--Jane Porter, a curious young explorer--both their worlds are transformed
forever. This production features
music and lyrics by pop icon Phil Collins, including the
Grammy and Oscar winning song, "You'll Be in My Heart", and book by
Tony Award-winning playwright,David Henry Hwang<span style="color: #333333;">.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The
Coffee House Theatre performance will be held at Stellar Beans in downtown Lake
Charles (319 Broad Street). For more
information, call 337-564-5739.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1488076063698940879" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4jsjBN9wNMn6tW50_NvZZgXPbUlZ6sNUO6M-dTH6RTS4ch2pnIU27BRbet1l6Cg5Cfi4w17Flny4RvGnkil1mNIdHJ736Byp-6_Rnac6Ae_Lg2o1X7ctIU9KSB61qxyyejxgJvUUMchxD/s1600/Arts+Council+SWLA+Logo,+JPG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4jsjBN9wNMn6tW50_NvZZgXPbUlZ6sNUO6M-dTH6RTS4ch2pnIU27BRbet1l6Cg5Cfi4w17Flny4RvGnkil1mNIdHJ736Byp-6_Rnac6Ae_Lg2o1X7ctIU9KSB61qxyyejxgJvUUMchxD/s1600/Arts+Council+SWLA+Logo,+JPG.jpg" height="142" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
ArtsCouncilSWLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11404892082004636048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488076063698940879.post-89469358420707602872014-01-21T14:29:00.000-06:002014-01-21T14:29:38.684-06:00Gallery Talk: Suburbia Exhibition<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 125%; text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 125%;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /> </span></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 125%;">
<span style="line-height: 125%;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Mr. Lynn Reynolds, Associate
Professor of Art and Academic </span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 125%;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 125%;">Chair of the Department of Visual Arts at McNeese
State University, will conduct a gallery talk on Friday, January 31 from 6-7
p.m. at 1911 Historic City Hall Arts and Cultural Center, 1001 </span><st1:personname style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 125%;" w:st="on">Ryan</st1:personname><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 125%;"> Street. His talk entitled </span><b style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 125%;">“Avocado Green and Harvest Gold” </b><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 125%;">will provide an overview of the
groundbreaking 1972 photographic publication </span><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 125%;"><span style="text-transform: uppercase;">Suburbia</span></i><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 125%;"> by </span><st1:place style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 125%;" w:st="on"><st1:state w:st="on">California</st1:state></st1:place><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 125%;"> photographer
Bill Owens. </span><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 125%;">SUBURBIA</i><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 125%;"> is on
national tour by Art2Art Traveling Exhibitions and is currently on display 1911
City Hall through March 8. The event will be open to all ages at no charge.</span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCgEcngdeNI9nXp7gEe33fWzgzR_O87b2NFKm9pc080HWF14g02AldtYs1Ksugv-FLwAvXr7hjA4dw1V4D0wAPXUZyPtWN-mO5_zCbKuUpJ8ErR4P95fsrc5tV3_XxS-HyZSp82AZsaIX3/s1600/25+tupperware.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCgEcngdeNI9nXp7gEe33fWzgzR_O87b2NFKm9pc080HWF14g02AldtYs1Ksugv-FLwAvXr7hjA4dw1V4D0wAPXUZyPtWN-mO5_zCbKuUpJ8ErR4P95fsrc5tV3_XxS-HyZSp82AZsaIX3/s1600/25+tupperware.jpg" height="278" width="400" /></a></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 125%;">
<br /></div>
<div class="Default" style="line-height: 125%;">
<span style="line-height: 125%;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="Default" style="line-height: 125%;">
<span style="line-height: 125%;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Reynolds earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in </span></span></div>
<div class="Default" style="line-height: 125%;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 125%;">Photography
from the </span><st1:placetype style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 125%;" w:st="on">University</st1:placetype><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 125%;"> of </span><st1:placename style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 125%;" w:st="on">Nebraska</st1:placename><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 125%;"> –Lincoln in 1996 and a Bachelor of Arts in
Visual Arts from </span><st1:place style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 125%;" w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">McNeese</st1:placename>
<st1:placetype w:st="on">State</st1:placetype> <st1:placetype w:st="on">University</st1:placetype></st1:place><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 125%;">
in 1992. In addition to his duties as McNeese Department of Visual Arts
chairman, he serves as both the full-time Instructor of Photography as well as
the Director of Exhibitions and Gallery Installations for Abercrombie Gallery
and the Shearman Fine Arts Annex Grand Gallery. Reynolds own photographic works
have been showcased in numerous exhibitions and collections from </span><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 125%;">Spiva Center for the Arts in Joplin
–Missouri </i><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 125%;">to the</span><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 125%;"> Mobile Museum of Art
in Mobile –Alabama </i><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 125%;">and the</span><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 125%;"> Center for
the Visual Arts in Wausau –Wisconsin. </i><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 125%;">In addition, he has received various
grants, awards, and merit prizes for his photographic works including the </span><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 125%;">2003 -<st1:state w:st="on">Louisiana</st1:state>
Artist Fellowship</i><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 125%;"> for the photographic series </span><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 125%;">Invulcra, </i><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 125%;">the </span><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 125%;">2001
Cooperstown Art Association -Deborah Geurtze Graphics prize</i><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 125%;"> and a </span><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 125%;">2006 McNeese <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">College</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Liberal Arts</st1:placename></st1:place>
endowment. </i><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 125%;"> </span></span></div>
<div class="Default" style="line-height: 125%;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 125%;">
<span style="line-height: 125%;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">While visiting <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Historic</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">City Hall</st1:placetype></st1:place>, don’t miss <i>18 Seconds: The </i></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 125%;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 125%;">Enchanted Trail</i><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 125%;"> and </span><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 125%;">Found in Riverton</i><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 125%;"> by Caroline Youngblood,
and </span><i style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 125%;">Ataraxia</i><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 125%;"> by Jessica Gayle, all on
exhibition through March 4. The gallery 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 </span><a href="http://www.cityoflakecharles.com./">www.cityoflakecharles.com<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 125%;">.</span></a></span></div>
ArtsCouncilSWLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11404892082004636048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488076063698940879.post-91188888635076526572014-01-16T09:22:00.000-06:002014-01-16T09:22:14.881-06:00He Died With A Felafel in His Hand<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">There will be a free screening of the 2001 Australian film <i>He Died with A Felafel in His Hand </i>on Friday,
24 January, at 7 p.m. The Grand Jury Prize winner of the New York
International Independent Film Festival will be shown at Central School
auditorium in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Adapted from a novel and play with a cult following, this film blends
youthful hijinks with literate film references. This film also received recognition for its
music. Following the room-sharing
experiences of Danny, who moves from city to city, the story reflects what one
reviewer calls “a search for love, meaning, and bathroom solitude.” Directed by Richard Lowenstein, the film is
an edgy comedy-romance that includes sexual situations and drug
references. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHVDgG1tUDEcyfvpiRDsOy9DLXee_KMg3EG0PeXyb9xsVCWlgKi8Ixc2JNemfDS2swkPIz0nbL6RTU90ZPGze19b0up5fzAu1MAavdnnsmfwpbuegL0JlTKbzTfryk6W6_AUDd_Y7lczLc/s1600/falafel+International+cinema+1+14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHVDgG1tUDEcyfvpiRDsOy9DLXee_KMg3EG0PeXyb9xsVCWlgKi8Ixc2JNemfDS2swkPIz0nbL6RTU90ZPGze19b0up5fzAu1MAavdnnsmfwpbuegL0JlTKbzTfryk6W6_AUDd_Y7lczLc/s1600/falafel+International+cinema+1+14.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Sponsored by The McNeese Foundation, <a href="" name="_GoBack"></a><i>He Died with a Felafel in His Hand</i> is presented by Calcasieu Cinema
International, a branch of the Council for International Concerns, in
partnership with McNeese State University’s Office of Equal Opportunity,
Banners Cultural Series, Arts and Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana,
Lake Area Psychiatry, The Hearing Center, Coca-Cola, and Common Ground/CultureFestLouisiana.</span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The audience is invited to join in a guided discussion
afterward. Free popcorn and drinks are
provided. For more information, email <a href="mailto:cbadeaux@mcneese.edu">cbadeaux@mcneese.edu</a> or <a href="mailto:jkprjs@gmail.com">jkprjs@gmail.com</a>.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBaZMLTVNbEPnn_rVyCiBhbBhjDCauGbXfw_PtoU7fHjqR8epDpPBhYKyyOZgYUsjcAEK7OiyFjvG_gwdIASFuosxh_pz_sM4jq5fKq3E2QK17WIopR-PDhdTJjmgK5Sl2kLWzqVmX4rk8/s1600/Arts+Council+SWLA+Logo,+JPG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBaZMLTVNbEPnn_rVyCiBhbBhjDCauGbXfw_PtoU7fHjqR8epDpPBhYKyyOZgYUsjcAEK7OiyFjvG_gwdIASFuosxh_pz_sM4jq5fKq3E2QK17WIopR-PDhdTJjmgK5Sl2kLWzqVmX4rk8/s1600/Arts+Council+SWLA+Logo,+JPG.jpg" height="142" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
ArtsCouncilSWLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11404892082004636048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488076063698940879.post-37851929592146671512014-01-10T10:07:00.000-06:002014-01-10T10:07:39.452-06:00Lost Landmarks Unveiling <div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Calcasieu Historical
Preservation Society (CHPS) will unveil markers at three sites of “Lost
Landmarks” in Calcasieu Parish on Thursday, January 30, 2014. The markers are custom fabricated of cast
metal by Southwell Foundry. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The first unveiling will be at
5:00 pm at the intersection of Enterprise Boulevard Extension and <st1:street w:st="on">St John Street</st1:street>, the
site of Ball’s Auditorium. A second short
ceremony will follow at the site of the Majestic Hotel at 5:45 pm, corner of
Bilbo and Pujo downtown. The final
ceremony will be at 6:15 pm on the 800 block of <st1:street w:st="on">Ryan Street</st1:street>, location of the Arcade
Theatre, the <st1:placename w:st="on">Miller</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Building</st1:placetype>, the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Weber</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Building</st1:placetype></st1:place>
and the Paramount Theatre. The sites are
all in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Lake Charles</st1:city>, <st1:state w:st="on">Louisiana</st1:state></st1:place>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIMCikuPZez-BGJeuKu6F70ZVcZQFDnZgfUqL_IfNITS9LNAIkPdBt2XwMGmXWUmEPXzKa_kMTT8TCchGH9NFGDWOC3755havIlp23XqddNdGvdgTrca4QxCYD9Rz6nx3GpWSIUXfm2AjW/s1600/lake-charles-ryan-street-1930s.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIMCikuPZez-BGJeuKu6F70ZVcZQFDnZgfUqL_IfNITS9LNAIkPdBt2XwMGmXWUmEPXzKa_kMTT8TCchGH9NFGDWOC3755havIlp23XqddNdGvdgTrca4QxCYD9Rz6nx3GpWSIUXfm2AjW/s1600/lake-charles-ryan-street-1930s.jpg" height="255" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The short ceremonies will
acknowledge the roles the structures played in the economic, social, and
cultural history of <st1:place w:st="on">Southwest Louisiana</st1:place>. Partner organizations will assist in the
unveiling. The Lake Charles/Southwest
Louisiana Convention and Visitors’ Bureau will represent the hospitality
industry symbolized by the Majestic, and the Arts and Humanities Council of
Southwest Louisiana will represent arts and culture as symbolized by the lost
Arcade and <st1:city w:st="on">Paramount</st1:city>
theaters. CHPS wishes to thank the City
of <st1:city w:st="on">Lake Charles</st1:city>,
the Downtown Development Authority, and Empire of the Seed/Rick and Donna
Richard for their kind and generous assistance in obtaining installation sites.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The markers are part of the “Lost
Landmarks heritage education program” of CHPS made possible by an arts-and-tourism
grant from the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau administered
by the Arts Council. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The unveiling ceremonies are open
to the public, as is the reception immediately following at the historic
Calcasieu-Marine Bank building.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
ArtsCouncilSWLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11404892082004636048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488076063698940879.post-10622193634970888502014-01-08T09:40:00.002-06:002014-01-08T09:40:40.599-06:00DownTown Lake Charles Crawfish Festival Art Contest<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The
Downtown Lake Charles Crawfish Festival,
along with Cultural Partner Associated Louisiana Artists Gallery by the Lake, is now accepting entries for its 2014 poster contest! </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">All entries must be original and conceived by the artist. No copyrighted
work, in whole or part, will be accepted.
No enhanced digital images will be accepted. Only the lettering of the
poster may be digitally done. All
artwork applications must include the artist’s name, address, phone number and
email. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgblUU370r-5I09wBxhF087hgXF2FtEvbh15luP7p6JbpkjMB3lU2qMnSHoCwSxAwwtN_O74QscsXxr8HKP8Yl_wrqNRK7AiI6rBU8DcJrG8dkEU4R3eKwme-SD8MHR3BpzfqLye37w3qJ3/s1600/Winning-Poster-2013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgblUU370r-5I09wBxhF087hgXF2FtEvbh15luP7p6JbpkjMB3lU2qMnSHoCwSxAwwtN_O74QscsXxr8HKP8Yl_wrqNRK7AiI6rBU8DcJrG8dkEU4R3eKwme-SD8MHR3BpzfqLye37w3qJ3/s1600/Winning-Poster-2013.jpg" height="640" width="504" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The entries must include the words “Original DownTown Lake Charles
Crawfish Festival 2014”, and should have images of crawfish, Lake Charles, and
SWLA themes. All media, except
photography and digital will be accepted.
Work should be no larger than 16 x 20”, unsigned, and unframed but ready
to hang by using wire and screw eyes on canvas backs, and paper sheets should
be mounted on foam core. All entries
will be judged by an experienced juried panel and the winner will receive an
award and stipend gift.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The winning poster will be unveiled at the Press Conference in early
April. All entries will also be on
display during the SWLA ArtWalk at the Gallery by the Lake for all attendees to
see. A People’s Choice Award will also be awarded. Last
year, over 5000 people attended the festival.
This year, more will return and bring new guests with them. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">All ages are invited to participate. Images should represent crawfish,
Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana themes, and/or the history of crawfish
production and industry in Louisiana over the past 200 years. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">For more information, contact Eligha Guillory at 337-310-0083.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq-lI3dSwGhp9kQF0occCsH3eNK2cYovzMQSvQ-ADZD2Lg71B4I1XxJBKIcCQJgvICiR5jANqU_fKThlaXSedWfVE7taFgOlGylkaMQWF8l6tnGmHFBsXS-MCM997OLI7fq32evwX3AkJC/s1600/Arts+Council+SWLA+Logo,+JPG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq-lI3dSwGhp9kQF0occCsH3eNK2cYovzMQSvQ-ADZD2Lg71B4I1XxJBKIcCQJgvICiR5jANqU_fKThlaXSedWfVE7taFgOlGylkaMQWF8l6tnGmHFBsXS-MCM997OLI7fq32evwX3AkJC/s1600/Arts+Council+SWLA+Logo,+JPG.jpg" height="142" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<br /></div>
ArtsCouncilSWLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11404892082004636048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488076063698940879.post-88767264285981438952013-12-17T13:10:00.000-06:002013-12-17T13:10:19.225-06:00Register Your Child for JLP Acting Classes Now<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Registration for JLP acting classes is open now until January 29th at the Henning Cultural Center at 923 Ruth Street in Sulphur. The classes are open to children ages 6 through 12 years of age and will cost $50. Classes will be held on January 30, February 6, and February 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixFN7yJvVxT28lcjq4vX_rs5dQoxyB4V7wq6qWaSxXii8SS2mLxEp__lXfKTFnqiip6wW0KMofvv-Dm7_jSHkuTE6p9zkKAPcgqlsSqkQvDz6yKNAVc0-ns4PGrawMLZz-FQ3dS3PFtEQx/s1600/ar132174939522097.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixFN7yJvVxT28lcjq4vX_rs5dQoxyB4V7wq6qWaSxXii8SS2mLxEp__lXfKTFnqiip6wW0KMofvv-Dm7_jSHkuTE6p9zkKAPcgqlsSqkQvDz6yKNAVc0-ns4PGrawMLZz-FQ3dS3PFtEQx/s400/ar132174939522097.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The students will learn the basics of character development and monologue. For more information visit the JLP acting workshop facebook page<a href="https://www.facebook.com/JLPWorkshops" target="_blank"> here</a>, or call Jonelle at 337-304-0288. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGinnmxMqR4mm2VMXohI9PGIBuNokBO4nDHvSy6Cg6hQQ_EkFiyjfTqAytRZGcRBhkAFQnNbNtQpk78gqbFRosyZ8iwiNHGi3uaMHCC4Nl_g6n336DND35JJyK7JMpaDVvfIg1tFCNMHyb/s1600/Arts+Council+SWLA+Logo,+JPG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="142" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGinnmxMqR4mm2VMXohI9PGIBuNokBO4nDHvSy6Cg6hQQ_EkFiyjfTqAytRZGcRBhkAFQnNbNtQpk78gqbFRosyZ8iwiNHGi3uaMHCC4Nl_g6n336DND35JJyK7JMpaDVvfIg1tFCNMHyb/s320/Arts+Council+SWLA+Logo,+JPG.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span>ArtsCouncilSWLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11404892082004636048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488076063698940879.post-43336095511453289882013-12-13T16:31:00.000-06:002013-12-13T16:31:22.652-06:00Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs are coming to McNeese<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The members of McNeese University’s Alpha Psi Omega National
Theatre Honor Society invite the public to their production of “Snow White,” a
50-minute musical which invites children from the audience onstage to help tell
the story. Performances will be December 19 and 20, 2013 at 6:30 pm, in Stokes
Auditorium in Hardtner Hall on the McNeese campus, located at the corner of
East Sale Road and Common Street. Admission is $5 per person.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Performances for school groups (Kindergarten through the
third grade) are also available on Dec 19<sup>th</sup> and 20<sup>th</sup> at
9:30 and 11:00 am. These performances can be followed by a short Q&A period
for students to speak to the cast.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl_e_rInIj-7ItsZvxGnyNRyB949eOy74JsqBU8XITy9dbi_D0b8uaNp2DgTbibIT3xhrf1z0C_LLEmHsmwRzsfanVx9wtHOH-st_CpdI4iIEXYI3nXI2DWkcQE0rnE7vo18QKDY0qIKp3/s1600/DSC_0737+(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl_e_rInIj-7ItsZvxGnyNRyB949eOy74JsqBU8XITy9dbi_D0b8uaNp2DgTbibIT3xhrf1z0C_LLEmHsmwRzsfanVx9wtHOH-st_CpdI4iIEXYI3nXI2DWkcQE0rnE7vo18QKDY0qIKp3/s1600/DSC_0737+(2).JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">(Clockwise from left: Haley Smith, Kevin Delaney, Joseph Comeaux, Cameron Scallan, Darby Domingue, and Kassidy Ortego.)</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The show was penned by Buzz Podewell, a member of the
theater faculty at Tulane University for nearly 40 years. Podewell was a
co-founder and former artistic director of the Shakespeare Festival at Tulane
and the founder of the children’s troupe, The Patchwork Players. Alpha Psi
Omega is proud to host the first Lake Charles performance of this production of
“Snow White.”</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Contact Charles McNeely, Coordinator of McNeese Theatre at <a href="mailto:cmcneely@mcneese.edu">cmcneely@mcneese.edu</a> or 475-5041 with
any questions and to make reservations.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4IMixZ6O29wNkt3jvrKxWG_aXaaQ-NLb6Bx-9hec_quFrUpo9ma6I4zP66EFWBRc3tZTPotMuYXgY847NX6zdBlqZYpJpW7R998U8ivc_nEweVbJaWRsx18tJihKNHmErRojQLnZNCEW2/s1600/Arts+Council+SWLA+Logo,+JPG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4IMixZ6O29wNkt3jvrKxWG_aXaaQ-NLb6Bx-9hec_quFrUpo9ma6I4zP66EFWBRc3tZTPotMuYXgY847NX6zdBlqZYpJpW7R998U8ivc_nEweVbJaWRsx18tJihKNHmErRojQLnZNCEW2/s1600/Arts+Council+SWLA+Logo,+JPG.jpg" height="142" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
ArtsCouncilSWLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11404892082004636048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488076063698940879.post-49517385344976044712013-12-12T11:18:00.000-06:002013-12-12T11:18:00.143-06:00Apply For a Big Read Grant Today<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">
<span style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Big Read
is now accepting applications from non-profit </span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 150%;">organizations to develop
community-wide reading programs between September 2014 and June 2015. The Big
Read is a national program designed to revitalize the role of literature in
American culture and to encourage reading for pleasure and enlightenment.
Organizations selected to participate in The Big Read receive a grant,
promotional materials, access to online educational materials, training
resources and opportunities. Approximately 75 organizations from across the
country will be selected.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ8gpKHTkE9Zlt0hDukS9376WIU3BUqp_pOK2bRPXm6XF7lxHHpZhyoXVOdu6icqKhONthcBssMYZHmXOdgiRIsLvbXOVtDqm6AADgN1zrDYmfYEPp2YzgKHMwgBZDpGIwo_kBQ0AeSxLK/s1600/1415Postcard.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ8gpKHTkE9Zlt0hDukS9376WIU3BUqp_pOK2bRPXm6XF7lxHHpZhyoXVOdu6icqKhONthcBssMYZHmXOdgiRIsLvbXOVtDqm6AADgN1zrDYmfYEPp2YzgKHMwgBZDpGIwo_kBQ0AeSxLK/s400/1415Postcard.png" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">For more information, visit The Big Read website at <a href="http://www.neabigread.org/" target="_blank">http://www.neabigread.org/</a> . </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLyPmGKPC501FqaPwpri7ZXpJLLyN7uH1yYByrx1U2ZTKQHKhuDfdK7YrcMOcbLCCGSVR5iS6xUWzBazLfTME5dFjn26kUoresiGDA9yrlLICtIjeKNfbC7lj7b3jMim7azYnMAtfZzMuc/s1600/Arts+Council+SWLA+Logo,+JPG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="142" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLyPmGKPC501FqaPwpri7ZXpJLLyN7uH1yYByrx1U2ZTKQHKhuDfdK7YrcMOcbLCCGSVR5iS6xUWzBazLfTME5dFjn26kUoresiGDA9yrlLICtIjeKNfbC7lj7b3jMim7azYnMAtfZzMuc/s320/Arts+Council+SWLA+Logo,+JPG.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">
<br /></div>
ArtsCouncilSWLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11404892082004636048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488076063698940879.post-29552686990958570432013-12-10T15:13:00.001-06:002013-12-10T15:15:20.959-06:00Music Makers 2 U Puts Instruments In The Hands of Students<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Hattie
asked, “Can I hug my violin?” Kendrick exclaimed, “I am playing higher notes
with my new trumpet!” John said, “I
can’t let go of it” about his new violin. Such are the responses of students in
southwest Louisiana upon receiving refurbished musical instruments from
MusicMakers2U (MM2U). Their “new” instruments were provided through the
generosity of donors who no longer have a use for them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The MM2U Foundation
was established in August 2013 as a non-profit organization created to provide
students with the gift of music. The premise behind MM2U is that many school students
have a desire to play a musical instrument but no means to obtain one. At the
same time, many instruments have been silenced as they sit on closet shelves or
in attics collecting dust. By pairing donated instruments with students
desiring to play them, MM2U restores sound to the instrument and a voice to the
student.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisRKU7v-ohyGXM7bJDFjimfv8HGz229oGjrYQYlAIM5SGNukN8UsaNOF-bUqiFxcNn646JSK6gxmSO-Z3dSgH_1TVEJyZ8_gNTiUekNE7nygvc616KX3BVqrF1Wq_KQ20yGNj0VtfwaklG/s1600/scan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisRKU7v-ohyGXM7bJDFjimfv8HGz229oGjrYQYlAIM5SGNukN8UsaNOF-bUqiFxcNn646JSK6gxmSO-Z3dSgH_1TVEJyZ8_gNTiUekNE7nygvc616KX3BVqrF1Wq_KQ20yGNj0VtfwaklG/s640/scan.jpg" width="464" /></a></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">MM2U is
made aware of students desiring to play through their educational instructors who
are integral players in the program’s success. Once MM2U accepts an instrument,
it is professionally cleaned, refurbished and repaired before being assigned to
a student. Since MM2U’s short inception, 30 instruments have been donated and
10 pairings completed – all prior to publicly announcing MM2U’s formation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Dr.
Jeffrey J. Lemke, coordinator of instrumental music education at McNeese State
University, states, “By helping improve academic achievement, build
self-esteem, teach critical social skills, and engender creativity and
innovation, MM2U helps to ignite the spark of creativity that lies within all
children and inspires a love of learning.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">An added
benefit for students participating in an MM2U is the parental involvement that
comes with the pairing. Students accepting an MM2U instrument also agree to
accept the responsibility of taking care of their instrument. The ‘cost” for
the student in accepting the gift is the understanding that they now have an
obligation to care for and practice on the instrument, to participate in school
activities and to have the maturity necessary to return the instrument if their
musical interest ever wanes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">For MM2U
to grow contributions are being requested for instrument donations. Financial
support is also needed to clean and refurbish the instruments. For further
information, contact Eva LeBlanc, MM2U President<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1488076063698940879" name="_GoBack"></a>, by
calling 337-244-9314, by emailing <a href="mailto:musicmakers2U@gmail.com">musicmakers2U@gmail.com</a> or by writing MM2U, P.O. Box 7964, Lake
Charles, LA 70606.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Check out
MM2U’s Facebook page to see posting of pairing photos.</span><span style="font-family: Garamond, serif; font-size: small;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNVtoxOmbJidBN8BimSrH6VNpKVmZwESUKd1r3EGBTeKK-ZDK06sTm6h_s2o89ecA_VfiBZFd3FL40gfKVkZKGAxeApnWK9RIPaOzibprLHQPZvNsoDrYbpH9i529YAE4K8qo8Pz13gbm7/s1600/Arts+Council+SWLA+Logo,+JPG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNVtoxOmbJidBN8BimSrH6VNpKVmZwESUKd1r3EGBTeKK-ZDK06sTm6h_s2o89ecA_VfiBZFd3FL40gfKVkZKGAxeApnWK9RIPaOzibprLHQPZvNsoDrYbpH9i529YAE4K8qo8Pz13gbm7/s400/Arts+Council+SWLA+Logo,+JPG.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
ArtsCouncilSWLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11404892082004636048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488076063698940879.post-70398112967172087502013-12-02T10:52:00.000-06:002013-12-02T10:52:57.194-06:00The City of Lake Charles will Spread Joy with Handmade Christmas Cards<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">The City of <st1:city u4:st="on"><st1:place u4:st="on">Lake
Charles</st1:place></st1:city> will host the fourth annual Handmade Christmas
Card Workshop during the month of December at 1911 Historic City Hall Arts
& Cultural Center. All ages are welcome to apply their creative skills
using several mediums from crayons to water colors to markers. All materials
will be provided. Students throughout Calcasieu Parish are also invited to
create and contribute their handmade cards as class projects. While visiting
the center, students are also welcome to write a letter to Santa, which will be
delivered to the North Pole.<u1:p></u1:p></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4no7onyPrL3fD_tYQYAzr16DXMz9iKDkvRH2uD9oedRfJ8e-N7_mqx73LLsL4iDjCox01PLKxHwYQpkUytEzUSMvLhoxoMtxm5R8EJIpsUk31fMhVgMqV2tDtlJZg1Zldw-tkLStRv2p2/s1600/Card+Workshop.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4no7onyPrL3fD_tYQYAzr16DXMz9iKDkvRH2uD9oedRfJ8e-N7_mqx73LLsL4iDjCox01PLKxHwYQpkUytEzUSMvLhoxoMtxm5R8EJIpsUk31fMhVgMqV2tDtlJZg1Zldw-tkLStRv2p2/s400/Card+Workshop.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">The handmade Christmas cards
will go to The Calcasieu Council on Aging for distribution to area nursing home
residents through its Ombudsman Program. Ombudsmen are individuals who are
trained to respond to the problems and needs of residents of nursing facilities
and other long-term care facilities. The program works to assure that residents
receive the best possible care and that they are treated with respect and
dignity.<u1:p></u1:p></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">On exhibit throughout the
holiday season are “The Curious World of Patent Models” on national tour, “Some
Thoughts about Perfection” by Heather Ryan Kelley, “Children in Motion” by
Nancy Melton and “Commemorating the Great Fire of 1910.”<u1:p></u1:p></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1911 <st1:place u4:st="on"><st1:placename u4:st="on">Historic</st1:placename>
<st1:placetype u4:st="on">City Hall</st1:placetype></st1:place> is located at <st1:street u4:st="on"><st1:address u4:st="on">1001
Ryan Street</st1:address></st1:street>, gallery hours are 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. The Charlestown Farmers Market is open on <st1:street u4:st="on"><st1:address u4:st="on">Bilbo
Street</st1:address></st1:street> behind the building every Saturday from 8
a.m.-noon. For more information, please call 491-9147 or visit <a href="http://www.cityoflakecharles.com/">www.cityoflakecharles.com</a></span> <span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><u1:p></u1:p></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6vWFLym-nt_B_yYe3ZVR3WDye7Y0EwXQ2INQwXIwHsb1PZLEgEqsXAM3j-ivEl6ZLGOke-1_WrN8b9rXJ3spImIXoADqoaaRP309R1RDpnJM8cKvHwDneRp7Ym71wblkZa1T9edOb7j2j/s1600/Arts+Council+SWLA+Logo,+JPG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="142" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6vWFLym-nt_B_yYe3ZVR3WDye7Y0EwXQ2INQwXIwHsb1PZLEgEqsXAM3j-ivEl6ZLGOke-1_WrN8b9rXJ3spImIXoADqoaaRP309R1RDpnJM8cKvHwDneRp7Ym71wblkZa1T9edOb7j2j/s320/Arts+Council+SWLA+Logo,+JPG.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;"><br /></span></div>
ArtsCouncilSWLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11404892082004636048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488076063698940879.post-62653046739814758122013-11-25T09:48:00.000-06:002013-11-25T09:48:07.335-06:00Cinderella's Holiday Dining <div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>The Children’s Theatre
Company; Artistic Director, Kerry Arthur Onxley presents <i>Cinderella’s <st1:place u1:st="on">Holiday</st1:place>
Dining!</i> Children join their favorite storybook characters such as, Beauty
and the Beast, Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and Jasmine for an
unforgettable </b></span><b><span mce_style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">experience. Character meals include pizza, dessert and a
drink.<span mce_style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The seating incorporates a visit from
each of these famous characters as they make their way around the Royal Table.<span mce_style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Children
are encouraged to wear their favorite costume. Hot coco and gingerbread
will also be served. </span></span></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJVafe_Rln0l1L9FyWMyBGC8lzvDOwcPGOma4vlK8O2NLPVTz46eX8VMw6mtEMuZz6zkIY4SMWb9kQ_trDi498Smy84tVpSXGQ9GcQ7fGEmFMQejR_40jEJ6tDYiAF4oIhOxswQ4KLNa6z/s1600/Character+Dining+Photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJVafe_Rln0l1L9FyWMyBGC8lzvDOwcPGOma4vlK8O2NLPVTz46eX8VMw6mtEMuZz6zkIY4SMWb9kQ_trDi498Smy84tVpSXGQ9GcQ7fGEmFMQejR_40jEJ6tDYiAF4oIhOxswQ4KLNa6z/s400/Character+Dining+Photo.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><span mce_style="color: #000000;"><br /></span></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><span mce_style="color: #000000;"> <u2:p></u2:p></span><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> This magical encounter
occurs on Saturday, December 7, 2013 with seating at 12:00 noon.<span mce_style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The cost is $25.00 per person.<span mce_style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Seating
is very limited and reservations must be made by calling the theatre box office
at (337) 433-7323 or visiting </span><span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.childrenstheatre.cc/"><span mce_style="font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: large;">www.childrenstheatre.cc</span></span></a><span mce_style="font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"><span mce_style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span mce_style="font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"><span mce_style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></span></span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLS5Bk8SYeeQM9xgLDrW2GNBy5tnsrPIvBm_-ZPVboMQ99sDIm4AAg2D50u6ziRnQTnF9MdHggpdE6PdbBzyKygmFIKHR5lRHlFCCugMDQyr7YD4AUDlpF-XwaRuNe080St-ai6yboH0np/s1600/Arts+Council+SWLA+Logo,+JPG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="142" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLS5Bk8SYeeQM9xgLDrW2GNBy5tnsrPIvBm_-ZPVboMQ99sDIm4AAg2D50u6ziRnQTnF9MdHggpdE6PdbBzyKygmFIKHR5lRHlFCCugMDQyr7YD4AUDlpF-XwaRuNe080St-ai6yboH0np/s320/Arts+Council+SWLA+Logo,+JPG.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span mce_style="font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"><span mce_style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></span></span></b></div>
<span mce_style="font-size: 12pt; color: #000000;"><b><u2:p></u2:p></b></span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="tab-stops: 150.7pt;">
<br /></div>
ArtsCouncilSWLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11404892082004636048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488076063698940879.post-39181552400042407562013-11-05T14:16:00.000-06:002013-11-05T14:16:23.647-06:00City of Lake Charles Presents Louisiana Crossroads at Central School <div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">The
City of <st1:city w:st="on">Lake Charles</st1:city> and Louisiana Crossroads
will present an evening with the Savoy Cajun Family Band and Good & Young
Family Band in the Ben Mount Auditorium in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Central</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">School</st1:placetype></st1:place>,
Wednesday, November 20 at 7pm. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The Savoy Family Band, which features Marc Savoy, his
wife Ann and their two sons, Joel and Wilson,
hails from the small Cajun prairie town of <st1:city w:st="on">Eunice</st1:city>,
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:state w:st="on">Louisiana</st1:state></st1:place>.
The Savoy Family Cajun Band
plays honed down, hard-core Cajun music laced with an earthy sensuality. In
their hands, the old tunes have
been revived and returned to new life. They are all strong individual musicians working together to create a tight,
intense sound.<span class="apple-style-span"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPediRZwLGF3_f7xN_imtOnhyjMstulCzR7QRzi4y40RFAFU4qga31IX7Hay51bIovCvlKDKFCAlelIezAAsY9-nlYvcBpNFIHOuovYDLDEtwNAbPoI5y_2dn4Aie2zleUYgWaNZdvWI8t/s1600/sav_fam_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPediRZwLGF3_f7xN_imtOnhyjMstulCzR7QRzi4y40RFAFU4qga31IX7Hay51bIovCvlKDKFCAlelIezAAsY9-nlYvcBpNFIHOuovYDLDEtwNAbPoI5y_2dn4Aie2zleUYgWaNZdvWI8t/s400/sav_fam_1.jpg" width="357" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">The quartet of Good &
Young is a family ensemble rooted in the dance and music traditions of Old
Time, <st1:place w:st="on">Bluegrass</st1:place> and Country. With fiddle,
banjo, guitar and bass, they are a festival of rhythm, dance and harmony.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
Rick Good met Sharon Leahy on the old time circuit of the seventies—he with the
Hotmud Family, she with the Green Grass Cloggers. They have been performing
with their daughter, Emma Young for more than twenty years, largely in their
dance and music company, Rhythm in Shoes. Just a few years ago, wedding bells
rang and the family band grew to include Emma's talented husband, Linzay Young.</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTlJJJdoZbHgKzTmHC3wFygStdGkLCLxfrm7vfx8V240naWap0PKtS795JfWWW0b5zo86_WRtn2QWE_eYvNU-Uaq_TuXc46h8DrjbIMK2DbnSz402OpxLpCUl7IbFLhUbcCz04Is0mwM5S/s1600/IMG_1909.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTlJJJdoZbHgKzTmHC3wFygStdGkLCLxfrm7vfx8V240naWap0PKtS795JfWWW0b5zo86_WRtn2QWE_eYvNU-Uaq_TuXc46h8DrjbIMK2DbnSz402OpxLpCUl7IbFLhUbcCz04Is0mwM5S/s400/IMG_1909.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;"><br />
<br />
Rick was a 2010, Ohio Heritage Fellow and is recognized and respected for his
accomplished banjo playing, heartfelt singing and crafty songwriting. <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Sharon</st1:place></st1:city> has received
numerous fellowships from the Ohio Arts Council and the National Endowment for
the Arts. Her love and understanding of American tradition is clearly seen and
heard through her award-winning choreography, artful singing and driving rhythm
on guitar and bass. Emma, a rock-solid bass player and a fine harmony singer,
was presented the Josie Award, her hometown of <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Dayton</st1:place></st1:city>'s highest honor for dance, in 2003.
Linzay is a versatile fiddler, soulful singer, well-seasoned songwriter and culinary
force. He is a founding member of the Red Stick Ramblers and a true link in the
chain of Cajun Music and Culture. Carrying on the family traditions of song and
dance, Good & Young serve it up with joyous taste and well-seasoned know
how.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<br /></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Advance
tickets can be purchased for $12 at the Arts and Humanities Council of
Southwest Louisiana on the second floor of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Central</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">School</st1:placetype></st1:place>,
or on line at </span><span style="color: blue; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;"><a href="http://www.cityoflakecharles.com/">www.cityoflakecharles.com</a></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">.
Tickets at the door will </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">be $15. F</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">or more
information, please call (337) 491-9159. <i><o:p></o:p></i></span></span></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<br /></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The series will continue in the <st1:placename w:st="on">Central</st1:placename>
<st1:placetype w:st="on">School</st1:placetype> with Gal <st1:place w:st="on">Holiday</st1:place>
& the Honky Tonk Revue on Wednesday, March 26, 2014; and Grammy-nominated,
British soul singer James Hunter and his band the James Hunter Six with
Louisiana All Stars on Tuesday, April 8, 2014. <i> </i>For
a complete line-up of season 14, including the <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Lafayette</st1:place></st1:city> performances, go to <a href="http://www.acadianacenterforthearts.org/">www.acadianacenterforthearts.org</a>.
<span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="color: windowtext; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-BjvszMT9xewmwVIYo3lhI7svR88YAd01rsngaHlP3pGuQ4g3aQAPbIQY7BYcHhE56DB3QMbI54nIIF-mFGKFleLP2W2lhviz4NU0r9_vI07m3L2HAn_wqFgkciDssEWWO8qSd6gRI1py/s1600/Arts+Council+SWLA+Logo,+JPG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-BjvszMT9xewmwVIYo3lhI7svR88YAd01rsngaHlP3pGuQ4g3aQAPbIQY7BYcHhE56DB3QMbI54nIIF-mFGKFleLP2W2lhviz4NU0r9_vI07m3L2HAn_wqFgkciDssEWWO8qSd6gRI1py/s400/Arts+Council+SWLA+Logo,+JPG.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="color: windowtext; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%;">
<br /></div>
ArtsCouncilSWLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11404892082004636048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488076063698940879.post-72209109590087936732013-10-17T14:19:00.001-05:002013-10-17T14:19:56.442-05:00ArtsFest Returns!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3DNM1DAeRSTmPifasameeW9irAGaxJ5_nt-Cm-2jzolmaeL-HRmOAYsLqnGkTI6kdUihjujO311fHmphK5XFsGcfRSECMUxwxX0KllPZe-kcasu4L_hFydt1_PdGxG07pqH5b-XzNepP7/s1600/1375152_10102691953330975_1717140318_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3DNM1DAeRSTmPifasameeW9irAGaxJ5_nt-Cm-2jzolmaeL-HRmOAYsLqnGkTI6kdUihjujO311fHmphK5XFsGcfRSECMUxwxX0KllPZe-kcasu4L_hFydt1_PdGxG07pqH5b-XzNepP7/s400/1375152_10102691953330975_1717140318_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div align="center" class="Default" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">On Saturday, October 26</span><sup style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">th</sup><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">,
ArtsFest returns to engage area </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">children in a free arts festival from 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m. in the Lake Charles Civic Center’s Coliseum. This event is hosted
annually by the Arts Council of SWLA and the City of Lake Charles, and it encourages
creative expression through hands-on art projects.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">2013 will bring the year
of Fairytales, Myths & Legends,</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">and </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">local organizations and businesses will
host booths where </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">children can create fun and creative pieces of art that tell
stories of pirates, princesses, fairies, and even a few scary monsters.
Children can take home all of their art projects which cover a wide range of
mediums including painting, drawing, sculpture, and crafts. ArtsFest will also
showcase live music, face painting, the wildly popular one-on-one pottery
demonstrations, and performances by Lake Charles Dance Academy and Young Band
Nation.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">In the spirit of
Halloween, children are encouraged to come </span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">dressed in their Halloween costume.
The annual ArtsFest Costume Contest at 11:30 a.m. will award four free tickets
to the family-friendly Spooky Timbers trail at the Lost Hollows to children with
the most creative and original costumes. Winners of the ArtsFest Art Contest,
which has been accepting entries from SWLA schools for several weeks, will be
announced at the event as well.</span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">ArtsFest is sponsored by the City of Lake Charles, Arts </span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;">Council of SWLA,
Union Pacific, Office of Cultural Development, Parker Brand Creative, and
FOX29/Lake Charles CW. For more information about ArtsFest, call the Arts
Council office at (337) 439-2787 or visit www.artsandhumanitiesswla.org.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr3FnEOfttZP9xEA_wyW_E74jdiJ4nUSdiwVSesI_x4Ifs1DXs2MIs9v906fGCmWsyuKvq_cqGNZv1XXZlwRpTr1f3HL1Ed3OEKpULGpowQQUXhvgdWQ-weXnQSdM491145Q34DLlQHJA_/s1600/Arts+Council+SWLA+Logo,+JPG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="142" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr3FnEOfttZP9xEA_wyW_E74jdiJ4nUSdiwVSesI_x4Ifs1DXs2MIs9v906fGCmWsyuKvq_cqGNZv1XXZlwRpTr1f3HL1Ed3OEKpULGpowQQUXhvgdWQ-weXnQSdM491145Q34DLlQHJA_/s320/Arts+Council+SWLA+Logo,+JPG.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
ArtsCouncilSWLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11404892082004636048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488076063698940879.post-46864157935397610922013-09-24T11:05:00.000-05:002013-09-24T11:05:37.699-05:00Gallery Promenade 2013<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This Friday, September 27<sup>th</sup>, from 5PM – 9PM,
marks the 17<sup>th</sup> annual Gallery Promenade, which celebrates the art
spaces all across the lake area. For one night, galleries, museums, art studios
and unconventional art spaces will open their doors to the public, free of
charge, to celebrate their year-round efforts at promoting the best culture of
the region. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">J&R Carriage will offer free carriage rides (Please give
them a donation as a thank you!) along Ryan Street and to Central School (809
Kirby St) and there will also be pedicab rides available in downtown Lake Charles.
All locations will offer a free reception, with most offering a little
something extra special. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Maps will be posted soon, and will be available at all
locations.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Here is the full list of locations and activities:</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Alexander Art Studio</b>, 900 Ryan Street, Suite 102:
Featuring the work of Candice Alexander, Meagan Green, and Lindsey Katharine
Johnson</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGUa1iixGujkqKpr10OHlm9veaefUoFAi5pd8eOhh3ZmwRuMUfQ1srP9rU8-_rwpUjvzuQRibgi4aI4-XtWBFF1kMUo2lBEiLUtxSTtu-pGhyphenhyphentXoEF0-_rr2A_t1P3HcmW9K-tnkj-GZ9g/s1600/Meagan+Green,+Salivary+Cycle+AD,+Mixed+Media.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGUa1iixGujkqKpr10OHlm9veaefUoFAi5pd8eOhh3ZmwRuMUfQ1srP9rU8-_rwpUjvzuQRibgi4aI4-XtWBFF1kMUo2lBEiLUtxSTtu-pGhyphenhyphentXoEF0-_rr2A_t1P3HcmW9K-tnkj-GZ9g/s320/Meagan+Green,+Salivary+Cycle+AD,+Mixed+Media.jpg" width="318" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">(Meagan Green, Salivary Cycle AD, Mixed Media, Alexander Art Studio)</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Henning Cultural Center</b>, 923 Ruth Street, Sulphur:
Featuring a dual exhibit by Jack Amuny and Mark John </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">At Central School,
809 Kirby Street:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Art Associates Gallery</b>, <b>Central School</b>, Suite 208:
“A Louisiana Treasure,” works by
primitive artist Alvin Batiste, and early Christmas sales of the locally
produced cookbook, From Palate to Palette.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Black Heritage Gallery</b>, <b>Central School</b> , Suite 207: “Metal Health Series” new works by
Adrian Fulton, and featuring live Jazz music by Gervis Guidry.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Dewey Fine Art</b>, <b>Central
School</b>, Suite 347 and 3<sup>rd</sup>
Floor Art Hall: The work of Imogene Dewey, Theresa Dewey, Students &
Friends. The group will also offer
demonstrations of various techniques, plus one-night-only discounts on
workshops, classes, fine art, and prints.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Itinerant Theatre</b>, <b>Central School</b>, Suite 339.
Live “Jesus Christ Superstar” rehearsals.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>1<sup>st</sup> Floor
Art Hall:</b> <b>Central School</b>, Suite 306,
and 1<sup>st</sup> Floor Art Hall. Artwork by Carolyn White, and Kevin Leveque</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>2<sup>nd</sup> Floor
Art Alcove:</b> <b>Central School,</b> The
works of Jacqueline Segura, Johnny
Segura, Daniel Castro, Peggy Borel. Artwork, photography, book signing, and
more.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Steve Schindler Photography</b>, 949 Ryan Street, Suite 240:
Works by Steve Schindler who will also be offering 10 free giveaways for a $250
session.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>1911 Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center</b>,
1001 Ryan Street: ” Abraham Lincoln: The Image”</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Artisans’ Gallery</b>, 1911 Historic City Hall, 1001 Ryan
Street: New work by Anita Ahrens,
Melinda Antoon, Blaine Bourgeois, Sally Cappel, Marilyn Cox, Beth Fontenot,
Ronald Gibson, Kathy Gardiner Hebert, Emma Hughes, Charlene Kaough, Carrie
Kudla, Charlotte LaBarbera, Pat Love, Judy Momenzadeh, Donna Artigue Price,
Geoff Russell, Gloria Wegener, Bobbi Yancey, Gloria Yang, and Sue Zimmermann,
with several chances to win original arwork. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqTTVGB7PQKUZVyJmjvZu4Xg4UqE4l_V7B8P-HAJxbs3ossHyFBNdW11LH-uAjWslwdNSWWAIZIa-oefqbVMinQuae2GyVpbMu8rquLP14ULN_OAiRH2492QG3m86BU6BDzMcfSY0QE5qg/s1600/Sue+Zimmermann,+Trio,+Artisans+Gallery.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqTTVGB7PQKUZVyJmjvZu4Xg4UqE4l_V7B8P-HAJxbs3ossHyFBNdW11LH-uAjWslwdNSWWAIZIa-oefqbVMinQuae2GyVpbMu8rquLP14ULN_OAiRH2492QG3m86BU6BDzMcfSY0QE5qg/s320/Sue+Zimmermann,+Trio,+Artisans+Gallery.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">(Sue Zimmermann, Trio, Artisans Gallery)</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>McNeese Visual Arts</b>, Grand Gallery & Shearman
Fine Arts Center, 4205 Ryan St.: McNeese Annual Faculty Exhibition with Ken
Baskin, Marty Bee, Meghan Fleming, Heather Kelley, Lisa Reinauer, Lynn
Reynolds, Larry Schuh, Gerry Wubben, Lewis Temple, Robbie Austin, Cynthia Howes
Baskin, Amanda Hext. Also, on the 2<sup>nd</sup> Floor Mezzanine: “Mysterio,”
an exhibition of eclectic works and curiosities.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjvCzE9fzAaWiK2SwN_jpO6RheoW7X9P3-JyErYh_B0LrO__AmCM28iymCIisX2SGfUwzfnVgq6p6LLu2t9kDOLM6IhL1sD_VOn-fCkW02DOCWAZ0fEMFjoaJ4qp7HvwniodVxLggRnJ4j/s1600/Ken+Baskin,+Crown+Gear,+McNeese+Faculty+exhibit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjvCzE9fzAaWiK2SwN_jpO6RheoW7X9P3-JyErYh_B0LrO__AmCM28iymCIisX2SGfUwzfnVgq6p6LLu2t9kDOLM6IhL1sD_VOn-fCkW02DOCWAZ0fEMFjoaJ4qp7HvwniodVxLggRnJ4j/s320/Ken+Baskin,+Crown+Gear,+McNeese+Faculty+exhibit.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">(Ken Baskin, Crown Gear, McNeese Faculty Exhibit)</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Stellar Beans</b>, 319 Broad St.: Featuring the work of
Damon Lombard, John Martel, and live music by Tim Norris</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>The Children’s Museum</b>, 327 Broad St.: Art pieces by
John Martel, Ramsey Ayers, Sean Hicks, Desiree Burgess, Jon Meaux, Caitlin
Richard and Lindsey Johnson</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoz3x78_Ao24-cQZ4A7oEmviFEQaicvEND9NRrtNwXmvjB-A1-qhrrdjVH2UaSsPcjuHUYvsGTAgJkgXKXGPtzbeVMxOZ_4zt7fuwOWrv8KjHJeSuRg_mqBwbFjobJwihPnXFmq71Oipd8/s1600/John+Martel,+Hare.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoz3x78_Ao24-cQZ4A7oEmviFEQaicvEND9NRrtNwXmvjB-A1-qhrrdjVH2UaSsPcjuHUYvsGTAgJkgXKXGPtzbeVMxOZ_4zt7fuwOWrv8KjHJeSuRg_mqBwbFjobJwihPnXFmq71Oipd8/s320/John+Martel,+Hare.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">(John Martel, Hare, Children's Museum)</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>The Frame House Gallery</b>, 1640 Ryan St.: “When
Contemporary meets Traditional” featuring Sarah Griffith, Ronnie Collins,
Stella Waits, Marilyn Cox. Also, chances to win 3 wonderful prizes by local
artists.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>The Harrington Gallery</b>, 210 Tamarack St., Sulphur:
“Inspirations in Clay” by Cindy Fails, and a door prize by local artist.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Arts’ Desire</b>, 1322 Ryan St.: Featuring the work of
Raejean Clark, Michelle Reed Watson, Robin Jones, and Brenda Lafleur, they will
also feature the Blank Canvas Project, with special guests, and live
demonstrations.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>From the Attic: Home & Seasonal Decor</b>, 3505
Country Club Rd. –Featuring original works by Erica McCreedy, Lance Thomas,
Louisiana’s Artist of the Year Erin Barker, Danielle Nester, and Mindy
Schwarzauer, with live music, store giveaways, and raffles.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Dharma</b>, 329 Broad St.: McNeese Student Art
Association, “N.Y.T.H.S.” with a live music afterparty.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>505 Bazaar</b>, 314 Broad St.: The art of Ellen Anthony</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Pujo Street Café</b>, 901 Ryan St.: The work of Art Du
Lac</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>The Art Shop</b>, 706 Ryan St. Artwork, and bicycle
rentals.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>“Before I Die” Public Art Wall</b>, 314 Broad St. –An
interactive art display produced by Charles Talen and Euric Fuselier</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhANhdo75DtZFldcsbpXzXGc-TX4_LxGQ5te4iHHpYbr7bPopAi3E1N0TE0beS-OPZ2F6HI29qjrnpvDgG0b-wEkpB8R69RSZ-Tt5iWn5Mn09Uf27IOlvrK2F6LftMT1qbVLNi8E_ANJwvI/s1600/before+i+die.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhANhdo75DtZFldcsbpXzXGc-TX4_LxGQ5te4iHHpYbr7bPopAi3E1N0TE0beS-OPZ2F6HI29qjrnpvDgG0b-wEkpB8R69RSZ-Tt5iWn5Mn09Uf27IOlvrK2F6LftMT1qbVLNi8E_ANJwvI/s400/before+i+die.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">("Before I die",Charles Talen Euric Fuselier, Public Art Wall, 314 Broad Street 505 Bazzar, </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">photo by Daniel Castro) </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Gallery By the Lake</b>,
106 W. Pryce St. “30<sup>th</sup> Anniversary, ALA Alumni” featuring Nancy
Melton, Ann Hoffpauir, Tony Forrest, Imogene Dewey, Valerie Smith, Brenda
LaFleur, Helga Gravitt, Sue Didelot and Kevin Leveque, Ellen Anthony, Sheila
Babineaux, Pat Craft, Nancy Czejkowski, Anne Dentler, Lois Derise, Marcia
Dutton, Barbara Haviland, Barbara Holt, Debbie Lavergne, Jock McGregor, Judy
Newman, Nancy Peace, Patsi Prince, Linda Ritchie, Liz Tomlinson, and Sue
Zimmerman</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Laura Kelley Photography</b>, 329 Broad Street: Featuring
the work of Laura Kelley </span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Please call the Arts Council SWLA for details at 439-ARTS.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixH9FMkaX1YmN4PVR8r3St_x-TgkpokjY6Ojsqw7HzhMZ7wlp7bBtJ4Y56zLs1LE6QkjQKMhrCEhdSPwBNsR7OYxdeX4CYcJea7k69yuMqgZHiy7zF0T3JxhgBJAOxXmOfTLAGedqBsqdf/s1600/Arts+Council+SWLA+Logo,+JPG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixH9FMkaX1YmN4PVR8r3St_x-TgkpokjY6Ojsqw7HzhMZ7wlp7bBtJ4Y56zLs1LE6QkjQKMhrCEhdSPwBNsR7OYxdeX4CYcJea7k69yuMqgZHiy7zF0T3JxhgBJAOxXmOfTLAGedqBsqdf/s400/Arts+Council+SWLA+Logo,+JPG.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
ArtsCouncilSWLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11404892082004636048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488076063698940879.post-28127298072328717632013-09-12T15:37:00.000-05:002013-09-12T15:37:06.933-05:00Jazz in the Arts Presents Jazz: The Soundtrack of a Movement<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">On Sunday, September 15th the Jazz in the Arts Foundation will present local music legends Chester Daigle with Darol King & Company in concert at 5 p.m. at the Central School theatre. This presentation titled, <i>Jazz: The Soundtrack of a Movement</i>, will feature an exciting night of Jazz from the Civil Rights movement.</span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtLCk-fLkJowzBkyfWS18XX7VBDZLCc1eISTd-lUjiAX0exXPs4WF2KpIEImeXTb6zdlfhx5EqWYohhXfFYIEtMmLB061k16S6NjG2b_QPvl-SewAM1HeT3qTE0W0095b0oxr1-HPhyvZb/s1600/Jazz+in+the+Arts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtLCk-fLkJowzBkyfWS18XX7VBDZLCc1eISTd-lUjiAX0exXPs4WF2KpIEImeXTb6zdlfhx5EqWYohhXfFYIEtMmLB061k16S6NjG2b_QPvl-SewAM1HeT3qTE0W0095b0oxr1-HPhyvZb/s640/Jazz+in+the+Arts.jpg" width="492" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Jazz in the
Arts is a non-profit organization under the umbrella of the Arts and Humanities
Council, and it is dedicated to promoting and developing jazz performance and
education in Southwest Louisiana. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door. For
details, contact the Arts Council at 439-2787 or Pat Daigle at 794-5744. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWDFKrn4f2tO4ZhbFQUEsZ72fi-2ZozwEs-4OrsGfg1a7bC5nMQm1v3yFd3JHaoFOKaFztde-sl23spuBlr_yf19q3y8-8e-iiAp5wwZYVUBTCicJTcPxQJq9DpKPr2ijXF56k9lUFkyxB/s1600/Arts+Council+SWLA+Logo,+JPG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="142" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWDFKrn4f2tO4ZhbFQUEsZ72fi-2ZozwEs-4OrsGfg1a7bC5nMQm1v3yFd3JHaoFOKaFztde-sl23spuBlr_yf19q3y8-8e-iiAp5wwZYVUBTCicJTcPxQJq9DpKPr2ijXF56k9lUFkyxB/s320/Arts+Council+SWLA+Logo,+JPG.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />ArtsCouncilSWLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11404892082004636048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488076063698940879.post-76532077675630180232013-09-05T11:20:00.000-05:002013-09-05T11:20:56.683-05:00Itinerant theatre begins free monthly coffee house theatre series<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 4.5pt; margin-right: 4.5pt; margin-top: 0in; tab-stops: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Itinerant
Theatre introduces its free, first-Saturday-of-the-month series “Coffee House
Theatre” with a premier reading of the one-woman play, “Elizebeth” on Saturday,
September 7, 2013. Director is Joy Pace.
Co-host is Stellar Beans Coffee House & Edibles. Performance begins 7:00pm at Stellar Beans,
319 Broad St., Lake Charles, La. </span> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwzVVEDwsD9qNMMqLbZbF_CuB6UfXJP1QZdPfyUO1NgSgSJsDJ__dU0n0Y7BuCE9a6EMzuA9pkYMIsupWrQNCUVY4lHDagGkrRzDQMKUiMeDg0IPtblvZk916ft3MxQv2OF-_7iCGlXJgR/s1600/image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwzVVEDwsD9qNMMqLbZbF_CuB6UfXJP1QZdPfyUO1NgSgSJsDJ__dU0n0Y7BuCE9a6EMzuA9pkYMIsupWrQNCUVY4lHDagGkrRzDQMKUiMeDg0IPtblvZk916ft3MxQv2OF-_7iCGlXJgR/s1600/image.jpg" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 4.5pt; margin-right: 4.5pt; margin-top: 0in; tab-stops: .5in;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 4.5pt; margin-right: 4.5pt; margin-top: 0in; tab-stops: .5in;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 4.5pt; margin-right: 4.5pt; margin-top: 0in; tab-stops: .5in;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 4.5pt; margin-right: 4.5pt; margin-top: 0in; tab-stops: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">“Elizebeth” is one of the composite
of one-woman plays collectively titled <i>Louisiana
Women </i>written by Carolyn Woosley.
Elizebeth Thomas Werlein, a native of Michigan who married into the
renowned New Orleans Werlein family, is best known for her vigorous, colorful
and successful effort to save New Orleans’s slum-like French Quarter from
almost certain demolition before World War II, as well as for the belief that
she is, allegedly, the first woman to have flown in an airplane as a passenger.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 4.5pt; margin-right: 4.5pt; margin-top: 0in; tab-stops: -27.0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 4.5pt; margin-right: 4.5pt; margin-top: 0in; tab-stops: -27.0pt;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The role of Elizebeth
will be read by Carolyn Woosley in Ms. Woosley’s premier acting performance. Joy Pace is Director and Producer. There will not be an intermission. Seating is limited.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 4.5pt; margin-right: 4.5pt; margin-top: 0in; tab-stops: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 4.5pt; margin-right: 4.5pt; margin-top: 0in; tab-stops: .5in;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Itinerant Theatre, a 501(c)(3)
non-profit corporation located in the Lake Area, is dedicated to providing an
affordable, professional forum for the performing arts and artistically
underserved audiences so as to generate broader audiences for live theatre and
the performing arts and also professional development for performing artists. For
information call 337.436.6275, visit Facebook, Twitter or <a href="http://www.itineranttheatre.com/">www.itineranttheatre.com</a> .</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 4.5pt; margin-right: 4.5pt; margin-top: 0in; tab-stops: .5in;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEqoxz7zRGBV3wf7JbJNA8mjH3iuJ1jsZ3E5Bbq-sCAAYslu4cgr-Pq8WG0zjbbjMsh0Voo5w3_59Pz9_vFDRfgFT6XWioNrMnLHleJv1J-Qpq9vpFcpB_887YzZ070l_HjXyeXI3rbkk2/s1600/Arts+Council+SWLA+Logo,+JPG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEqoxz7zRGBV3wf7JbJNA8mjH3iuJ1jsZ3E5Bbq-sCAAYslu4cgr-Pq8WG0zjbbjMsh0Voo5w3_59Pz9_vFDRfgFT6XWioNrMnLHleJv1J-Qpq9vpFcpB_887YzZ070l_HjXyeXI3rbkk2/s400/Arts+Council+SWLA+Logo,+JPG.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 4.5pt; margin-right: 4.5pt; margin-top: 0in; tab-stops: .5in;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: 4.5pt; margin-right: 4.5pt; margin-top: 0in; tab-stops: .5in;">
</div>
ArtsCouncilSWLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11404892082004636048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488076063698940879.post-86011573655531813362013-08-30T10:31:00.000-05:002013-08-30T10:31:50.005-05:00Calcasieu Cinema International kicks off 3rd Season<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">There will be a free screening of the 2012 Indian film </span><i style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">English Vinglish</i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> on Friday, 20 September, at 6p.m. in the Historic Central School auditorium. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5FHBysOou-2ERjza8xQsIRBd04R1BgPV6lwBugFvrlRbrSST3nRXdkLsb3sxc6IVzWyUJfG4y4K3RVikNYHTX4smnsqag98j36hT0Imi1ak32vEMV068gUpTTv82untR-VXXlsjItDRBK/s1600/English-Vinglish-Movie-Poster-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5FHBysOou-2ERjza8xQsIRBd04R1BgPV6lwBugFvrlRbrSST3nRXdkLsb3sxc6IVzWyUJfG4y4K3RVikNYHTX4smnsqag98j36hT0Imi1ak32vEMV068gUpTTv82untR-VXXlsjItDRBK/s640/English-Vinglish-Movie-Poster-1.jpg" width="404" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Written and directed by Gauri </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Shinde as a
tribute to Shinde’s mother, the film follows the main character, Shashi, a
woman who feels limited by her lack of understanding English.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Moving past her insecurities, she signs up
for English classes during a trip to New York, then reconnects with family in a
healthier way.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">As one critic notes, “….</span><a href="" name="_GoBack" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">there’s grit…tempered with compassion and dignity.”</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Sponsored by Mrs. Rita and Mr. Bal Sareen, <i>English Vinglish</i> is presented by Calcasieu
Cinema International, a branch of the Council for International Concerns, in
partnership with McNeese State University’s Office of Diversity, Banners
Cultural Series, Arts and Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana, Lake Area
Psychiatry, The Hearing Center, and Common Ground/CultureFestLouisiana.</span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The audience is invited to join in a guided discussion
afterward, which will be led by Dr. Ram Nileshwar and Ms. Ankita Choudhary. A taste of Indian food will be shared, and free
popcorn and drinks are provided. For
more information, email <a href="mailto:cbadeaux@mcneese.edu">cbadeaux@mcneese.edu</a>
or <a href="mailto:jkprjs@gmail.com">jkprjs@gmail.com</a>.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLmaLQxcByGfyV55BdqFxHS7KyXlkgnWLRZIBrNdHY7y8WEY6zhuWD7gRwj99wX_0_CIP0jwED2FTyX4UXb_traTpFA0z_8p4vxFZH1xa_xGzs6lpraDdSvupX6Mqk6OO6DezMLUkxVC17/s1600/Arts+Council+SWLA+Logo,+JPG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLmaLQxcByGfyV55BdqFxHS7KyXlkgnWLRZIBrNdHY7y8WEY6zhuWD7gRwj99wX_0_CIP0jwED2FTyX4UXb_traTpFA0z_8p4vxFZH1xa_xGzs6lpraDdSvupX6Mqk6OO6DezMLUkxVC17/s400/Arts+Council+SWLA+Logo,+JPG.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
ArtsCouncilSWLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11404892082004636048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488076063698940879.post-52165173636396572222013-07-23T14:01:00.000-05:002013-07-23T14:04:10.681-05:00Fluid Land Exhibit<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Meghan Fleming's exhibition titled "Fluid Land: Cartographic Drawings of a Southwest Louisiana Landscape" will be on display at Art Associates Gallery in Central School from July 26th - August 22nd. An opening reception will be held from 5pm-7pm on Friday July 26. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYm5swNQWUkr15zISFVD9z9QknMWi9yv1Uk_6PceDlbFalvPAk94PXF8k0gR2a8QgaX4fL2t6liRsxa3EGVkhgrC7E5XEs6y7H-jAtlgPdvSPC7gkUEcn3eZoNX6ITfM1y0H0C88CeSPte/s1600/fleming_erosion+%25283%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYm5swNQWUkr15zISFVD9z9QknMWi9yv1Uk_6PceDlbFalvPAk94PXF8k0gR2a8QgaX4fL2t6liRsxa3EGVkhgrC7E5XEs6y7H-jAtlgPdvSPC7gkUEcn3eZoNX6ITfM1y0H0C88CeSPte/s400/fleming_erosion+%25283%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">(Erosion, India ink on paper, by Meghan Fleming)</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Drawings in the exhibition are a part of a larger project "Marsh Views" which Fleming has been working on for the past three years. The goal of "Marsh Views" was to gather visual data of the marsh through photographic images, conduct research with wetland experts, and produce a series of drawings about land loss and restoration. Fleming used aerial maps of the marsh spanning from 1998 to 2010 as source material for her drawings. The project was part of a collaboration with the Louisiana Environmental Research Center (LERC) and funded by a US Department of Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Grant #68-7217-10-006. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 9am-5pm. For more information contact the Arts Council at 337-439-2787. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg-jWGYRGkawhHn8GBLygdrOJQ0x6Uj91N4cYcIAYZYprMnv0mt8uvewb9Bcz7tg417rmmuOvJTt29841GXwnJhNrhGmA5L6qJO7vgA-hcmPCbpNl_sGdhPoQ4keBOKKxe16KAMXANuIt0/s1600/logodeepbig2P.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="142" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg-jWGYRGkawhHn8GBLygdrOJQ0x6Uj91N4cYcIAYZYprMnv0mt8uvewb9Bcz7tg417rmmuOvJTt29841GXwnJhNrhGmA5L6qJO7vgA-hcmPCbpNl_sGdhPoQ4keBOKKxe16KAMXANuIt0/s320/logodeepbig2P.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<br />
<br />
<br />ArtsCouncilSWLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11404892082004636048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488076063698940879.post-54165980874161604472013-07-18T14:51:00.000-05:002013-07-18T14:51:14.629-05:0010 Things we love about Lake Charles<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1. Carriage Rides</span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin_IYpgei8JB5bQGXli8mqfEPkMePhcG5XxAaSnC4jRlu_Dr_2IFW2PyhpmBsf6XNvpnF5QzVvaO4WZucwJ1t3J81orwCSbxf5hLbcWR4zG4bZPJ9lvdX4yE4AH8E98yvgk5rUHxgkBM2Q/s1600/carriage+rides.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin_IYpgei8JB5bQGXli8mqfEPkMePhcG5XxAaSnC4jRlu_Dr_2IFW2PyhpmBsf6XNvpnF5QzVvaO4WZucwJ1t3J81orwCSbxf5hLbcWR4zG4bZPJ9lvdX4yE4AH8E98yvgk5rUHxgkBM2Q/s400/carriage+rides.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">(via <span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><a href="http://www.johnnyjet.com/2012/03/the-other-mardi-gras-lake-charles-la-stuff-to-do/" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">http://www.johnnyjet.com/2012/03/the-other-mardi-gras-lake-charles-la-stuff-to-do/</a>)</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">2. Contraband Days</span> </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwIzoNkunSpK8BpY0bwoMYlffH7fCDM3HRSTGXAMQH6mG3Wp18bdJToKQT-zufafAkQU6D83XjFTMruqACFeH88CwFsiq_CvItHOEKsCUTha9n-YuH7sVSOgCU0LM0tr4Vqqei49Lduatt/s1600/contraband+days+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="237" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwIzoNkunSpK8BpY0bwoMYlffH7fCDM3HRSTGXAMQH6mG3Wp18bdJToKQT-zufafAkQU6D83XjFTMruqACFeH88CwFsiq_CvItHOEKsCUTha9n-YuH7sVSOgCU0LM0tr4Vqqei49Lduatt/s400/contraband+days+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">(via <!--[endif]--><a href="http://www.festivalpig.com/pirate-festival.html">http://www.festivalpig.com/pirate-festival.html</a>)</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">3. <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Downtown Strip</span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPwk3A2asnPd_TIBpfehl18RcxvbkDqlHucsSWNarTR7m9wccxQcEIzmCUsYOs0J8W7_lnUmjdbWetkeIz69i3I-6JFufP4QnfNYPhW_GVQTUlRQ95QML7HSoZ9Sgrdpp-sQ04do2ZvzvJ/s1600/downtown+strip.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPwk3A2asnPd_TIBpfehl18RcxvbkDqlHucsSWNarTR7m9wccxQcEIzmCUsYOs0J8W7_lnUmjdbWetkeIz69i3I-6JFufP4QnfNYPhW_GVQTUlRQ95QML7HSoZ9Sgrdpp-sQ04do2ZvzvJ/s400/downtown+strip.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">(via <!--[endif]--><a href="http://capturepics.blogspot.com/2011/01/downtown-lake-charles.html">http://capturepics.blogspot.com/2011/01/downtown-lake-charles.html</a>)</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">4. <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Drive Thru Crawfish</span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCSSWJj72U_8mftxT-SEIcbJ78-hGhtdx8_PLK03lQCQsLDw-FsOCR4SusrcIyACQJL9EhD7o8A7QEGFdyQvV_E02WXiTOxY7qQtPIxWwS0hd6xDqXizu_VGwdS0ZiLp81gIMF2QrjhHXG/s1600/drive+thru+crawfish.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCSSWJj72U_8mftxT-SEIcbJ78-hGhtdx8_PLK03lQCQsLDw-FsOCR4SusrcIyACQJL9EhD7o8A7QEGFdyQvV_E02WXiTOxY7qQtPIxWwS0hd6xDqXizu_VGwdS0ZiLp81gIMF2QrjhHXG/s400/drive+thru+crawfish.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">(via <a href="http://angiekaydilmore.blogspot.com/2013/02/a-sunday-afternoon-crawfish-adventure.html">http://angiekaydilmore.blogspot.com/2013/02/a-sunday-afternoon-crawfish-adventure.html</a>)</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">5. <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Lakefront Pomenade </span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiklk-0KpCMjYMzXRiB4s3wNm2Os9711c1kux3QhFemIE7QVBxqz1nkyNNazp34uaa5PE5swWGyxDkvXGxZvhSKu0NU9xVaPNY89Ll_mfQww1cT7i4MCa4jL0ioZDV-bQG1tWoJMJ2Sm7B1/s1600/lakefront+promenade.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiklk-0KpCMjYMzXRiB4s3wNm2Os9711c1kux3QhFemIE7QVBxqz1nkyNNazp34uaa5PE5swWGyxDkvXGxZvhSKu0NU9xVaPNY89Ll_mfQww1cT7i4MCa4jL0ioZDV-bQG1tWoJMJ2Sm7B1/s400/lakefront+promenade.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">(via <a href="http://www.cityoflakecharles.com/egov/docs/1282257958492.htm">http://www.cityoflakecharles.com/egov/docs/1282257958492.htm</a>)</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">6. <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Live Music</span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Fm2ngtUO9SNlLmPnPOGSee3_CEyx1NZAFfGCkCn551GM5hXki9KNfdkLLwJFnC7cUJNzu9ov94uZ1xkqOWje7s5S2lya3hmqmZInCcvVCMZ9f7iOd25CbA45dQbDQtuKCyGXOCsMFopc/s1600/luna+live.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Fm2ngtUO9SNlLmPnPOGSee3_CEyx1NZAFfGCkCn551GM5hXki9KNfdkLLwJFnC7cUJNzu9ov94uZ1xkqOWje7s5S2lya3hmqmZInCcvVCMZ9f7iOd25CbA45dQbDQtuKCyGXOCsMFopc/s400/luna+live.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">(via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lunalivemusic?group_id=0">https://www.facebook.com/lunalivemusic?group_id=0</a>)</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">7. Millennium Park </span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfCeLKZjCfMpfln2R1C8BEDWMigrjROb5cky4yVARfnmJBY8KdnaA3Gtq-0vd5DXCj3iDbxHuioz-oqp9HxGIJa4RHUwz9pmfrVySZdp_J5Jhm62cMxGciVqh30793KWtr3vZJHLGRsEs_/s1600/millinium+park+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfCeLKZjCfMpfln2R1C8BEDWMigrjROb5cky4yVARfnmJBY8KdnaA3Gtq-0vd5DXCj3iDbxHuioz-oqp9HxGIJa4RHUwz9pmfrVySZdp_J5Jhm62cMxGciVqh30793KWtr3vZJHLGRsEs_/s400/millinium+park+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">(via <a href="http://www.lrc-media.com/family-friendly-fun-in-southwest-louisiana/">http://www.lrc-media.com/family-friendly-fun-in-southwest-louisiana/</a>)</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">8. Outdoor Concerts</span> </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguPQz_BIruArUj4HGB12bm9zSxXTFIwK6ooV0m2Bb1ZRxp_8OhqhPlIOMhPzKQfOsMG9RZA8ThpmWOOG8cXuQHIs4AXh04eoymA3tUXRLAG04c_C2kqwZK8C8wqqESlNuqCb7wSq1BYUN3/s1600/outdoor+concerts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguPQz_BIruArUj4HGB12bm9zSxXTFIwK6ooV0m2Bb1ZRxp_8OhqhPlIOMhPzKQfOsMG9RZA8ThpmWOOG8cXuQHIs4AXh04eoymA3tUXRLAG04c_C2kqwZK8C8wqqESlNuqCb7wSq1BYUN3/s400/outdoor+concerts.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: center; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">(via <a href="http://cajunradio.com/travis-matte-headlines-contraband-days-saturday-may-12th/">http://cajunradio.com/travis-matte-headlines-contraband-days-saturday-may-12th/</a>)</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">9. Charpentier District</span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFY3nFGkXSUm_Qwq9ytTr-kYjagDoNxZRIY2fZlyFOYDeLAFgdXmzKzjzWYe3DGjZnDtcFir6qoLAg0gHddWm2FulXqIvLtzI-Sx_Kn-VCAmU2BOm2ARkWo9rJ9rNEUFFad2mfkhU_wpE_/s1600/charpentier.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFY3nFGkXSUm_Qwq9ytTr-kYjagDoNxZRIY2fZlyFOYDeLAFgdXmzKzjzWYe3DGjZnDtcFir6qoLAg0gHddWm2FulXqIvLtzI-Sx_Kn-VCAmU2BOm2ARkWo9rJ9rNEUFFad2mfkhU_wpE_/s400/charpentier.jpg" width="326" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(via <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/backroads1/3646987535/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/backroads1/3646987535/</a>)</span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">10. Sunsets</span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIszHGbmJ1gNo3Pg-2DVfC0Nf9glxBl2BeBg5Qydeajj4IQ-iXpV-vePlObBKszJQDgwLtz8a0iNTFEyY3hI9LGdvkc279GQd7FyvXXI-pjw-iV5TfFkULIdrBbD2WNYSVkpObOwATXFjB/s1600/lake-shore-sunset-003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIszHGbmJ1gNo3Pg-2DVfC0Nf9glxBl2BeBg5Qydeajj4IQ-iXpV-vePlObBKszJQDgwLtz8a0iNTFEyY3hI9LGdvkc279GQd7FyvXXI-pjw-iV5TfFkULIdrBbD2WNYSVkpObOwATXFjB/s400/lake-shore-sunset-003.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(via <a href="http://blog.brendalafleur.com/2010/03/">http://blog.brendalafleur.com/2010/03/</a>)</span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN7nWPZ8jnnDuwaThygyIBG6pIbSFNN9qbd_z8Pb2UFmlyHeS0ujLRJWGE5aAbxNlgmTOBR5xDLxtqauZXH6O5p5FGHBmfW56xhMSGH8atFJjzi_ppLV0PI9gtccO2Cd907rrWmtbwR_kh/s1600/Arts+Council+SWLA+Logo,+JPG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN7nWPZ8jnnDuwaThygyIBG6pIbSFNN9qbd_z8Pb2UFmlyHeS0ujLRJWGE5aAbxNlgmTOBR5xDLxtqauZXH6O5p5FGHBmfW56xhMSGH8atFJjzi_ppLV0PI9gtccO2Cd907rrWmtbwR_kh/s400/Arts+Council+SWLA+Logo,+JPG.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
ArtsCouncilSWLAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11404892082004636048noreply@blogger.com0