The Nellie Lutcher Cultural District was recognized in 2015 and received the official title of Cultural District from the state of Louisiana in 2016. The district is bounded by 7th Street and Railroad Avenue to the north and south, and Ryan Street and Enterprise Boulevard to the east and west…
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Makes 6 to 8 servings Ingredients 1 (4-pound) boneless Boston butt, untrimmed 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, divided 2 tablespoons kosher salt, divided 2 tablespoons ground black pepper, divided 3 tablespoons olive oil 10 ounces tasso ham, chopped 1 cup brown Stovetop Roux (recipe/instructions…
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From Obscurity to Rythm and Blues Sensation 🎹🎶 Two years after the Great Fire in Lake Charles, a spark flared again that spread across the entire nation—Nellie Lutcher was born in 1912 and her life and talents shined bright both nationally and internationally for nearly a century. A trend-setter…
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Living History Cemetery Tour, Oct 25 Early last year, my close friend and I were driving in his car going somewhere unimportant. We were near the lakeshore when he turned to me and said, “I want to show you something.” Over the last ten years, I’ve learned to recognize when Matt had a great idea…
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It’s pumpkin-flavored everything season and Halloween is just around the corner. Along with the crisp air and welcomed layers, it’s the perfect time to get out with the family and enjoy the bounty of Fall. Whether you and your kids enjoy being spooked, or just love candy, Southwest Louisiana has…
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Why You Should Bring the Whole Family “Mom, it’s Tuesday!” announces my son Connor as he bounces into my backseat in the after school pickup line. My little boys are in Kindergarten and fourth grade. They look forward to our Tuesday afternoons at the Cash & Carry Farmer's Market at the corner of…
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Whether you want to play outdoors or in, hit a fall festival or enjoy a memorable meal, Lake Charles offers a full slate of family fun. Outdoor Parks & Playgrounds Ready to run and jump, swing and skate, play and putt? Lake Charles is calling you for a great family getaway this fall. Taking a…
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If you’ve lived in Southwest Louisiana long enough, then you’ve probably heard the term “gumbo weather.” Gumbo weather is what we refer to as the first cool front – and by “cool front” I mean “lows in the 60s” – and it usually inspires all of us to run to the store for our favorite Cajun ingredients…
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Fall is coming for us, which means two things: relief from the summer heat (hopefully) and football! Whether your cheering for Local State University or Hometown Tech, personally we prefer our McNeese Cowboys, tailgating and other gatherings are sure to ensue no matter where you are. So why not…
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When you travel, you probably like to take home a memento or two as reminders of the good time you had while on vacation – magnets, pens, keychains, t-shirts, postcards . . . you’ve seen the typical tourist shops! But if you want to take home something more unique to Southwest Louisiana (SWLA), here…
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