There is a certain element of electricity and excitement in Downtown Lake Charles these days, and I’m about to introduce you to one place in particular that certainly has a heavy hand in fueling that feeling! It was my pleasure to meet with the owner, Jay Ecker, who gave me a complete tour of the…
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Experience Mardi Gras in a whole new way! There are two words synonymous with fun in Lake Charles..."MARDI GRAS!" Reflecting upon the season probably brings to mind images of parades, king cakes, beads, masquerades, and zydeco music to name a few. These are just some of the ingredients that go into…
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A staple of The Season and a much-loved tradition, King Cake is as much a part of Mardi Gras as the parties and parades. The people of SWLA have very passionate opinions about where to find and what makes up the best King Cakes to indulge in. I recently set out to find out the local favorites. To my…
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It's Official! Mardi Gras has Begun! 🎉 On January 3rd, the 2020 Mardi Gras Season in Lake Charles kicked off with a downtown party that brought the community together to enjoy music, food, libations and the big reveal of the official 2020 Mardi Gras Artwork! So who is behind this festive piece of…
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Southwest Louisiana Countdown to New Year's! 2020 is fast approaching! You have probably started thinking about your New Year’s Resolution, but have you thought about how you will ring in the new year? "The Roaring Twenties" is all the rage this New Year's Eve so if you want to step back in time…
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There are so many ways to enjoy the Holiday season. One of my absolute favorite traditions is driving around the city to see the wonderful displays of Christmas lights and decorations. There’s a certain magic that you feel when you see the twinkling lights and festive decor, especially when…
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Virginia (“Ginny”) Fuchs is among the most elite female boxers fighting today. A veteran of the ring, she has racked up a staggering number of wins throughout her decade-long career, with accomplishments including an 18-0 record in 2017. She was the U.S. boxing team captain at the Rio Olympics and…
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Cooler weather, colorful Christmas lights, warm cups of hot chocolate, and the big guy himself, Santa Claus. It must be the holiday season! Southwest Louisiana has one festive collection of Christmas fun. Here’s a Cajun Christmas list from A to Z. A is for Amazing Decorations along Shell Beach Dr…
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Michael Angeletti’s long journey to the 2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Boxing and National Championships, held December 7-15 in Lake Charles, didn’t exactly follow a predestined path. To hear him tell the story, the journey may easily not have happened at all. Purchase Tickets “I was always a…
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Soon Lake Charles will be in full swing of holiday cheer. Lights lining every tree and house, hot chocolate in the air and gumbo in the pot! Lake Charles is known for the iconic lights located at the Civic Center and Prien Lake Park, but what else comes to mind when you think about Christmas? A…
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