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Mardi Gras in July
July 1, 2008 - July 7, 2008 |
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Location: Sioux City, Iowa
Contact: Millicent Jones
Phone: (337) 582-7389
Admission: $658
Join the Krewe de Charlie Sioux in Sioux City, Iowa as they travel north for a festival celebration of Mardi Gras in July. Trip cost ist $658 per person, including round-trip luxury motorcoach, four nights hotel stay, luggage porterage, pre-show dinner and Grand Gala, all tours and activities indicated on the itinerary and all taxes and tips. A $200 deposit is required to save your seat. Seating is limited. For more information, contact Millicent Jones, (337) 582-7389 or (409) 478-1805.
Click here for complete details including itinerary.
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United States Lawnmower Racing and Old Time Trade Days
July 5, 2008 - July 6, 2008 |
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Location: Kershaw's Cajun Village, Lake Charles
Address: 3401 E. Prien Lake Rd.
Lake Charles, LA 70615
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USSSA Baseball 8U World Series Tournament
July 6, 2008 - July 13, 2008 |
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Location: SPAR Frasch & Pattison Baseball Facilities
Contact: Joey Odom
Phone: 337-562-1251
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2008 Summer Starz Series: Acting for the Camera
July 9, 2008 - July 11, 2008 |
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Times: 1-3 p.m.
www.childrenstheatre.cc
Location: Central School Arts and Humanities
Phone: 337-433-7323
Address: 809 Kirby St.
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Admission: $35
Acting for the Camera! affords children the chance to experience acting on camera. The workshop covers auditioning for commercials, reading commercial scripts, exploring different commercial techniques, and beginning improvisational skills. Information and samples are shared on doing resumes, head shots and finding the best agent or manager while students participate with hands-on camera experience! The workshop will be offered for children ages 8-18. The cost is $35.00 which includes a t-shirt. No experience is needed for the workshop. The class has limited enrollment and is held at Central School of the Arts & Humanities Center (809 Kirby Street). For registration information, contact the theatre at 337.433.7323 or visit the website at www.childrenstheatre.cc.
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2008 Summer Starz Series: Wild Things!
July 9, 2008 - July 11, 2008 |
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Times: 10 - 11:15 a.m.
Location: Central School Arts and Humanities
Phone: 337-433-7323
Address: 809 Kirby St.
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Admission: $65
5-8 year old children
This workshop introduces children to theatre through the use of creative drama, theatre games, creative movement, stage makeup and musical theatre. A demonstration follows the last day of the workshop. A wonderful introduction to theatre.
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Annual Summer Film Series
July 10, 2008 - July 31, 2008 |
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Times: 6:30 p.m.
www.imperialcalcasieumuseum.org
Location: Imperial Calcasieu Museum, Lake Charles
Phone: (337) 439-3797
Admission: Members Free, Non-Members $2
Distinguished and knowledgeable film-buffs from the community will share their favorite films and lead an open discussion. Admission is $2 for non-members and free for museum members.
July 10: "Deadline USA"
July 17: "Brokeback Mountain"
July 24: "Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow"
August 1: "The Other Woman"
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Dianne de Las Casas
July 10, 2008 |
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Times: 1 p.m.
Location: Cameron Library
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Dianne de Las Casas
July 10, 2008 |
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Times: 9 a.m.
Location: Grand Chenier Library
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Dianne de Las Casas
July 10, 2008 |
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Times: 4 p.m.
Location: Johnson Bayou Library
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8U Regional Swim Championship Meet
July 12, 2008 - July 13, 2008 |
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Location: SPAR Recreation and Aquatic Center
Contact: SPAR Aquatics PJ Keller
Phone: 337-721-3040
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Chew's Multi-Cultural Hair Affair and Expo
July 12, 2008 - July 14, 2008 |
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www.chewshairaffair.com
Location: Lake Charles Civic Center
Phone: 337-540-7617
This year's event features Mark Morgan, Nakita Smith, Adrian "The Dream Weaver," Big Bad D, Patrick Bradley and Chuck Caples. Comedy by Van Chew, and the host of the Barber Battle is G-Wiz.
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Louisiana Showcase Night
July 12, 2008 |
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Times: Post Time: 6:30 p.m.
www.deltadowns.com
Location: Delta Downs Racetrack Casino and Hotel, Vinton
Phone: 337-589-7441
Admission: Free
Louisiana Showcase night highlights the final week of live Quarter Horse racing. this is the richest night of the current American Quarter-horse season. It features seven stakes races for horses bred in Louisiana. The richest event on Louisiana Showcase Night will be th restricted Grade $439,450 Lee Burwick Futurity, named for the man who built Delta Downs and opened it in 1973.
Other races also make up Louisiana Showcase Night.
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The Colors of Summer
July 12, 2008 |
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Times: 10 a.m.
Location: Sam Houston Jones State Park, Lake Charles
Phone: 888-677-7264
Come celebrate the vibrant colors of summer at the Nature Center, playing games and learning about why things in nature are all the colors of the rainbow. Then, make rainbows, blow bubbles have color scavenger hunts and play camouflage games. Ages 5 and up.
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Casino Entertainment
January 31, 2008 - August 31, 2008 |
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Location: Southwest Louisiana Casinos
Delta Downs:
Event Center
July 5
Randy Travis
Tickets on Sale Now
Gator Lounge 8- Midnight, Thursday - Saturday 6-10 pm
Isle of Capri:
Event Center
July 11-12
Sinbad in Concert
Tickets on Sale Now
Caribbean Cove
Karaoke Wednesday Nights 8 p.m. - Midnight
Boot Scootin' Thursdays 8 p.m. - Midnight
Live Bands Fridays and Saturdays 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
7/4-5- Amiee Breaux
7/10- Brad Brinkley & Comfort Zone
7/11- Classie Ballou
7/12- Cedryl Ballou
7/17- Amiee Breaux
7/18-19- Barry Badon & The Bayou Boys
7/24- Twangsters Union
7/25-26- LA Express
7/31- Nigel Edison
L'Auberge du Lac:
Event Center
Jack Daniel's Bar & Grill
7/3-5- Key West Band
7/10-12- Soul Vacation
7/17-19- Andy Smith Band
7/24-26- Shimmur
7/31- After 8
Party By the Pool, L'Auberge Du Lac
Thursday Nights, 6:30-10:30 p.m. this summer
7/3- Dysfunshun Junkshun
7/10- Candlebox
7/17- TBD
7/24- Venus Mission
7/31- Hipboot Joe
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Nashville Portraits
May 11, 2008 - July 11, 2008 |
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Location: Historic City Hall, Lake Charles
Admission: Free
This exhibition of 60 black and white photographs was selected from thousands of portraits shot over a period of more than thirty years by one of country music's most celebrated photographers, Jim McGuire. The exhibition reflects a continuing project that commenced in 1974 with a portrait of musician John Hartford, and it documents many of the leading figures in the world of country music, from such icons as Bill Monroe, Minnie Pearl and Lester Flatt to contemporary stars like Emmylou Harris, Nanci Griffith and Marty Stuart. This is an exhibition that will appeal to lovers of country music, Americana, cultural history and beautiful photography.
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"The Calca-Show"
June 1, 2008 - August 29, 2008 |
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Times: Tues. - Sat. noon - 5 p.m.
Location: Gallery by the Lake
Phone: 337-436-1008
Address: 106 W. Lawrence
Lake Charles,
Members paint the parish! Paint what you love the most.
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2008 Summer Enrichment Program
June 2, 2008 - August 8, 2008 |
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www.literacyswla.org
Location: Literacy SWLA
Phone: (337) 494-7000
Students in grades 1-5 will reinforce their skills in reading, writing, mathematics, technology and communication. There will be a variety of activities, including arts and crafts, physical fitness, library visits and group projects. Participants will also bei ntroduced to leadershop developjent activities.
Registration fees and weekly participant fees apply.
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Youth Tutoring
June 2, 2008 - July 24, 2008 |
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Times: 2-5 p.m.
www.literacyswla.org
Location: Literacy Council of SWLA, Lake Charles
Phone: (337) 494-7000
Address: 809 Kirby St.
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Registration is Mondays & Wednesdays in May from 3 - 5 p.m. Call 494-7000 for more information.
Tutoring covers:
Reading and Writing
Group Projects
Mathematics
Study Skills
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Free Family Film Festival
June 3, 2008 - July 30, 2008 |
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Times: 10 a.m.
Location: Regal Theatres, 3416 Derek Dr. Lake Charles
Admission: Free
Regal Theatres presents their Free Family Film Festival, featuring a fun-filled nine weeks of movies for kids and their parents. All movies are rated G or PG and begin at 10 a.m. each Tuesday and Wednesday throughout the summer. Click here for the complete schedule.
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Summer Movie Clubhouse
June 4, 2008 - August 6, 2008 |
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Times: 10 a.m.
Location: Cinemark Theatre, Lake Charles
Admission: $1 per show, or $5 for 10 shows
Cinemark presents their Summer Movie Clubhouse, with special movies just for kids. Shows start at 10 a.m. each Wednesday. Each show is $1, or 10 shows for $5. Click here to view the flyer.
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Artisan's Gallery 2008
June 5, 2008 - July 9, 2008 |
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Times: Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - noon; 1-5 p.m. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Henning Cultural Center, Sulphur
Contact: Thomas Trahan
Phone: 337-527-0357
Address: 923 Ruth St.
Sulphur, LA 70663
Admission: Free
Over 10 artists get together to show you their newest works, in the annual Artisan's Gallery exhibit. These ladies and gentlemen have honed their craft and invite you to come view their work!
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Quilted: A Collection of Local Quilts and Memories
June 10, 2008 - July 17, 2008 |
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Times: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mon. - Fri.
Location: Black Heritage Gallery, Arts and Humanities Center, Lake Charles
Phone: (337) 488-0567
Admission: Free
A collection of quilts by area African-American quilters is on display at the Black Heritage Gallery. They are part art form and part practical need. The exhibit spans the spectrum of quilt styles, from the traditional to contemporary and each quilt tells a story for its maker. Some quilts have been handed down from generation to generation. The gallery is locaed in Central School Arts and Humanities Center, Suite 207.
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The Jazz Age in Lake Charles
June 19, 2008 - August 8, 2008 |
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Times: Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
www.imperialcalcasieumuseum.org
Location: Imperial Calcasieu Museum, Lake Charles
Phone: (337) 439-3797
Admission: Adults $2, Children $1
Featuring fabulous rare items from the Museum's collection including clothing, furniture, advertising, photographs, appliances and the music from the Great Gatsby era, this exhibit is sure to please everyone seeking a peek at the past!
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Annie, Get Your Gun
June 21, 2008 - July 13, 2008 |
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Times: Fri. & Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m.
www.actstheatre.com
Location: Acts Theatre, Lake Charles
Phone: 337-433-ACTS
Admission: Adults $25, Students $17.50
Acts Theatre presents Annie, Get Your Gun, the Irving Berlin classic musical; including scores of "There's No Business Like Show Buisness," "They Say Falling in Love is Wonderful," "You Cain't Get a Man With a Gun" and many more.
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