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Angie Manning

From music to culture and everything in between, Angie loves to promote what makes Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana a welcoming and enjoyable destination to visit. She is an artist, musician, singer-songwriter and pianist, and she loves exploring the great outdoors. She serves on the board of directors for the Arts Council of Southwest Louisiana and the state board of Keep Louisiana Beautiful. She is a past board member of the Lake Charles Symphony and Louisiane Acadie for French language preservation. 

Zydeco Roots in Lake Charles, LA

Famous Zydeco Musicians in History & Today One of the fascinating things about Louisiana is the beauty resulting from the cultural blending of its people and traditions, and music. At the heart of it, Zydeco and Cajun music share the accordion, but from there, Cajun music's main accompaniment to the…

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Wheelchair Accessibility for Travelers in Lake Charles

Embark on a journey through Southwest Louisiana to discover some of the hidden gems that inspire wanderlust on wheels. From cultural adventures to soaking in the great outdoors, add some of the items below to your itinerary while visiting the Lake Area. Prien Lake Park: This charming park offers…

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Creating Welcoming & Belonging Through DEI

Everyone in the hospitality industry strives to make others feel welcome and comfortable. We, as an industry, desire nothing more than for customers to walk away with the best experiences in customer service. It’s at the heart of what we do, and it is always satisfying to know that the team is…

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Bachelorette Parties and Girls' Trips in Lake Charles

8 Things to Do Before You Tie the Knot! Pack your bags and get ready to celebrate in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Here in Louisiana's Playground, you'll have the time of your life where a love for big city entertainment and a relished joy of nature magically work together in total harmony. Whether…

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How to Make a Mardi Gras Shoebox Float

A Fun Craft Idea for the Kids! We're carrying the 2021 Mardi Gras craft into 2022 so break out those arts and crafts skills and have fun with the kids, teach them about traditions & make a Mardi Gras Shoebox Float or two! You are only limited by your imagination – and maybe your tolerance for…

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