PHOTO GALLERY: Downtown Lake Charles Sip ‘n’ Shop
Published 6:17 pm Saturday, October 15, 2022
Cheryl Trouille, Karen Cole and Robbie Benoit man the American Press booth in the Downtown Lake Charles Sip 'n' Shop fundraiser to benefit the American Cancer Society.
KPLC manager John Ware stops by the American Press booth of Saturday during the Downtown Lake Charles Sip 'n' Shop event to benefit the American Cancer Society's Real Men Wear Pink campaign.
American Press publisher Dan Phelan is an ambassador of the American Cancer Society's Real Men Wear Pink campaign. (Cheryl Trouille / American Press)
Kechawna Green with BODYWORX Massage Therapy gives massages on Saturday during the Downtown Lake Charles Sip 'n' Shop event. (Rick Hickman / American Press)
Visitors stop by Bux Kajun Korner on Saturday during the Downtown Lake Charles Sip 'n' Shop event to benefit the American Cancer Society's Real Men Wear Pink campaign. (Rick Hickman / American Press)
American Press Circulation Manager Robbie Benoit hands out pink champagne and strawberry lemonade during the Downtown Lake Charles Sip 'n' Shop event. (Rick Hickman / American Press)
American Press People's Choice business owner Clint Anderson was the grand prize winner during the Downtown Lake Charles Sip 'n' Shop event and received a prize from each participating business.
Nearly 20 businesses participated Saturday in the inaugural Real Men Wear Pink Sip ‘n’ Shop to benefit the American Cancer Society. The event started with a stop at 3b&e Marketing to purchase a pink cup for $10. From there, participants received a pink drink for free and discounts when visiting participating businesses marked with pink balloons. Restaurants also created a special pink drink just for the occasion for purchase. Additional businesses who participated were the American Press, Bayou Blend, Bespoke Hat Co., Botsky’s Premium Hotdogs, Buffi’s Peaux Boys, Bux Kajun Korner, Candice Alexander Art Studio, Mia’s Downtown, Olive and Indigo Jewelry & Goods, Panorama Music House, Papersmith & Co., Salon Lindsey, Stellar Beans Coffee House, Tia Juanita’s Fish Camp and Luna Bar and Grill.
