Lake Charles Civic Ballet principal dancer Katelyn D. Chargois, a home-educated senior from Sulphur will attend the University of Oklahoma where she will study dance and ballet performance. (Cameron Durham / Special to the American Press)
By Cliff Seiber / American Press
The study of ballet has meant more than just learning to dance to a graduating student of Lady Leah Lafargue School of the
Dance.
“It gives you so much confidence, grace and poise,” Katelyn D. Chargois of Sulphur said.
“If you see a girl walking in high heels, you can always tel ...
By Jordan Gribble / Special to the American Press
The city of Lake Charles will mark the National Park Trust’s third annual National Kids to Parks Day 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday,
May 18, at Millennium Park, on Bord Du Lac Drive.
“This event is just encouraging the
community, families and kids to get out and go to a park,” said May ...
By Lance Traweek / American Press
Larry the Cable Guy will bring his comedy routine to Lake Charles for two shows at 7 and 10 p.m. Friday, May 24, at the L’Auberge
Event Center. The American Press talked with him about his career.
How did you develop the character Larry the Cable Guy?
I started doing it in the late 1980s on
...
By Cliff Seiber / American Press
Now that Contraband Days has closed, Lake Charles will continue to celebrate food, music and fun with the 15th annual Downtown
at Sundown festival 3-10 p.m. Friday on Ryan Street. The event repeats each Friday in May.
The venues will be the main stage in the 600 block of Ryan, between Mill and Div ...
By Cliff Seiber / American Press
The fifth annual Brewers Plate
fundraiser, helping provide affordable therapy for children with autism,
will be at 6 p.m. Saturday,
May 18, in the Cash & Carry building at Broad Street and
Enterprise Boulevard.
“Southwest Louisiana likes food and a lively time, and we think they will ...
By Jordan Gribble / Special to the American Press
In the month of May, when the hawthorn tree releases its fruit, the people of Starks rejoice.
It's not just because the fruit will soon be stewed down to make a southern delicacy — mayhaw
jelly. The berries also serve as the namesake for the city’s most revered festival.
The Starks Ma ...
Special to the American Press
The annual Downtown at Sundown concert series will run 5:30-9 p.m. Fridays, May 17-June 7, amid the newly streetscaped area
of downtown Lake Charles, Ryan Street between Division and Pujo streets.
The event will feature a variety of music, food and beverages, merchandise vendors and children&rsquo ...
By Johnathan Manning / American Press
Many restaurants in Southwest Louisiana offer a sandwich they claim is special.
But only one has cornered that market — Darrell’s.
If you’ve lived in Louisiana for any length of time, you’ve heard of the Darrell’s Special.
In fact, many of the “special” ...
By Jordan Gribble / Special to the American Press
The tenth annual Contraband days Cajun Pirate Barbeque Cook-off will take place on the grounds of the Lake Charles Civic Center
on Saturday, May 11, 2013. Nearly 15 teams will use their unique blends of spices, barbeque sauces and cooking methods to
churn out the best chicken, ribs and Boston butt ...
By Cliff Seiber / American Press
From the colorful Sunfish small sailboats to the graceful white sails of taller-masted vessels, the waters of Lake Charles
will be a beautiful site as the 44th annual Contraband Regatta takes place Saturday.
Skippers between Houston and Lafayette are expected to come in for the races, one of the t ...
By Cliff Seiber / American Press
Color and whimsy will blossom on the ACTS Theatre stage Friday evening and continue through this weekend and next as the troupe
presents “Suessical, the Musical.”
The Artists Civic Theatre and Studio production of the Broadway hit will be staged at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, May
...
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