Governor John Bel Edwards has formally renewed the state's public health emergency. A statewide mask mandate has now been extended through October 27 for all people, regardless of vaccination status, if 6 feet of physical distance cannot be maintained indoors. Please be sure to have a mask with you when traveling. More Info
Celebrating 5 Years on July 17! I’ve written about Crying Eagle a few times before, and every time I visit, it’s an entirely new experience. Crying Eagle’s menu, beers, and events seem to be on a carousel; you just found your favorite, but it’s quickly replaced by a new favorite that raises the bar…
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L@LF = June 11, 18, 25 Mark your calendars, because Live @ the Lakefront is back! The Arts & Humanities Council & First Federal Bank are thrilled to bring back the wildly popular Live @ the Lakefront music festival. After canceling last year’s event due to the pandemic Devan Corbello, the executive…
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Get into the Mardi Gras spirit with this simple Mardi Gras Daiquiri recipe from Bayou® Rum! You don't want to skip out on making the King Cake simple syrup– it is delicious! This recipe uses both Bayou® White Rum and Bayou® Gator Bite™ Rum Liqueur, which you can purchase at their gift shop in…
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Traditional, cream cheese, pecan praline, boudin, Galettes Des Rois... I will not discriminate! I would never turn down a slice of King Cake, no matter the time of day (let's be honest, King Cake for breakfast is UNMATCHED)! We gathered together a list of all bakeries, coffee shops, food trucks…
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Get Ready to Build a Mardi Gras Shoebox Float with #VisitLakeCharles! Turn this year’s “Mardi Blah” back into Mardi Gras! I know it’s disappointing that the parades are not rolling this year, but don’t let that stop you from celebrating. Break out those arts & craft skills and have fun with the…
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Santa Under the Oaks – Christmas Event! The first time I discovered Pecan Street in Sulphur, I really felt like I was on some sort of movie set for a Christmas movie. It’s quaint, delightful, and decorated to the brim. This year, the neighborhood decided to create an event along with the Henning…
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If your favorite thing about the holidays is seeing all the twinkling lights, you’re in luck! Southwest Louisiana has some great places to see Christmas lights, and we’ve decided to “spotlight” a few. Grab a cup of hot cocoa and let’s go! Before you head out, please check links for updated…
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Cheers, Y’all! Crying Eagle is back – after Hurricane Laura ravaged Southwest Louisiana. It’s been a rough year, no doubt, but the staff at Crying Eagle is ready to welcome you with open “wings!” There is something special about a locally owned company that allows it to be a little organic and…
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Did you know that the Children's Museum in Lake Charles is open? Well, it is! And they have worked tirelessly to make sure that you have a fun and safe experience when you decide to bring your children. Plus with many schools having a delayed start to the school year, now is the perfect time to…
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Father’s Day is Sunday, June 21, 2020 – Don’t forget! It’s time to put together some ideas for how to make dad feel a little extra special this year. In fact, let’s start planning now! For the outdoorsy dad From the secluded rivers and trails of Sam Houston Jones State Park to unparalleled paths…
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