FOX29/the Lake Charles CW

Union Pacific Foundation

Southwest Beverage

Deep South Productions

Parker Brand Creative

Tobacco Free Living

Calcasieu Historical Preservation Society

McDonald's of SWLA

IBERIABANK

Coca-Cola

Fusion Five

Knight Media Printing

Acadiana Profile Magazine

Tom Sawyer

Louisiana Lottery

First Federal Bank of LA

Beverage Sales

SpringHill Suites by Marriott

ASI Office Systems

Louisiana Solar Industry

The O'Carroll Group

LakeCharles.com

Thrive Magazine

Lake Charles Vapor

LCP

J&R Carriage

The Lab Design Group

Tipitina's Foundation

Botsky's Premium Hotdogs

MyPlace American Pub

Allstate - Dean Day

Empire of the Seed

Redfish Rentals

Digikast

Shearman Media

Automotive Alignment & Brake Service

Chesson Law Office

Gallery Promenade 2014

Friday, Sept. 26, 5pm-9pm

Lake Area Galleries, Museums, Venues & Art Businesses

Want to be part of it? Call us at 439-ARTS!

Watercolor Workshop with Award-Winning Artist

Sept. 11-13

Creative Arts Center

106 Pryce St., Lake Charles

Associated Louisiana Artists is sponsoring a three day watercolor workshop with award winning San Antonio watercolor artist, Ric Dentinger, on September 11-13, 2014, at the Creative Arts Center. Hours will be from 9am to 4pm, and the cost is $260. Dentinger has been painting and illustrating professionally for over thirty years while successfully balancing a career as an art director and managing his own design shop. His love and passion for watercolor shows in his bold and confident approach.  He is primarily self-taught in addition to studying at the Warren Hunter School of Fine Art in San Antonio, Texas and with nationally known artists. Collectors of Dentinger's paintings have described his work as "Strong, fresh, beautiful and full of light." Dentinger's artwork can be seen on his website, www.ricdentinger.com. For more information and to register for the workshop, contact Sue Zimmermann, coordinator, at szimmerman310@yahoo.com or call 337-478-5850.

Sax in the City Recital

Thursday, Sept. 11, 8pm

Shearman Fine Arts Performing Arts Theatre, MSU Campis

4205 Ryan St., Lake Charles

The MSU Department of Performing Arts will present a free faculty-guest recital tonight at 8pm by jazz musician Mickey Smith on saxophone. Smith has performed throughout the country and has appeared on stage with the Lake Charles Symphony Orchestra, the Banners Big Band, and numerous other ensembles. For details, call 337-475-5028.

LC Symphony's Discovery Series

Thursday, Sept. 11, 5:30pm

Backstage of Rosa Hart Theatre, Lake Charles Civic Center

900 Lakeshore Dr., Lake Charles

The Lake Charles Symphony invites the public to tonight's free Discovery Series. Maestro Rattay and guest pianist for the September concert will be in attendance. Hui Shan Chin will play excerpts from Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 and Maestro Rattay will speak about the rest of the program. There will be complimentary hors d'oeuvres, water and soda. The Civic Center will provide a cash bar for anyone who would like to purchase adult beverages. The public can enter at the load dock. For details, call 337-433-1611.

Louisiana's Natural Beauty Opening Reception

Friday, Sept. 12, 6pm

Imperial Calcasieu Museum

204 W. Sallier St., Lake Charles

The Museum will host "Louisiana's Natural Beauty", which showcases the winning pieces from the George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts 2014 Scholarship Art Contest. The exhibit features 21 finalists chosen from over 700 entries from over 120 cities across Louisiana. High school juniors and seniors were invited to create a work of art based on the theme "Louisiana's Natural Beauty" to illustrate our state's diverse landscapes, flora, and fauna. The George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts awarded over $50,000 in college scholarships to the finalists of the 2014 art contest. The opening reception is free to the general public. For details, call the Museum at 337-439-3797.

Red, White & Tuna

Sept. 12-14

Lake Charles Little Theatre

813 Enterprise Blvd., Lake Charles

The much anticipated third installment in the Tuna trilogy takes the audience through another satirical ride into the hearts and minds of the polyester-clad citizens of Texas' third smallest town. Along with Tuna's perennial favorites, some new Tuna denizens burst into the 4th of July Tuna High School Class Reunion. This sets the stage for a show full of fireworks and fun from the land where the Lion's Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies. Performances are 7:30 Fridays and Saturdays / 2:00 Sundays. Tickets are $20 Adults / $15 Seniors / $10 Students. Show runs through September 14th. Tickets are available at www.thelclt.com.

Stars & Stripes in the Park

Saturday, Sept. 13, 9am-4pm

Heritage Square

1015 S. Ruth St., Sulphur

Mayor Chris Duncan and the City of Sulphur are proud to present the 5th Annual Stars and Stripes in the Park Classic Car Show and Cruise Night, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014, 9am - 4pm, at the Ruth Street Pavilion, Sulphur, LA. The event will feature hundreds of classic cars, hot rods, trucks, and motorcycles. Entry for show vehicles and spectators is FREE. Door prizes will be awarded, with food booths, music, and entertainment for the children. There will be an awards presentation following the show, featuring Stars and Stripes Beauty Pageant winners. The classic cars and hot rods will be cruising on Ruth Street after the show. Call 337-527-4500 for details.

Boudin Wars

Saturday, Sept. 13, 11am-1pm

Henning Cultural Center

923 S. Ruth St., Sulphur

Boudin Wars is an event in Southwest Louisiana where local restaurants and chefs compete for the title of "Best Boudin in SWLA!" Local restaurants and stores will be allowing visitors to sample their boudin recipes, and visitors will get to choose the area's best boudin! Tickets are VERY limited, and must be purchased in advance at the Henning Cultural Center or online at www.brimstonemuseum.org. Each ticket allows the bearer to get a small sample from each boudin vendor. The ticketholder will then be able to cast their vote for their favorite boudin in a "People's Choice" category. Boudin Wars is an event sponsored by the Lake Charles Convention and Visitor's Bureau. Call 337-527-0357 for details.

Ralph Beard Driftwood Demonstration

Saturday, Sept. 13, 11am and 2pm

RealArt Gallery

108 W. 1st St., DeRidder

Ralph Beard's driftwood containers and terrariums for miniature ornamental trees will be on display Sept. 10 through 13. He is a member of the Master Gardeners of Jasper, Texas. He will demonstrate his technique at 11am and at 2pm on Saturday, September 13th. A $5 fee will be charged with proceeds going toward the gallery. Visit their website at www.realartderidder.com for details.

Classical Concert Series

Sept. 13, 7:30pm

Rosa Hart Theatre

900 Lakeshore Dr., Lake Charles

The Lake Charles Symphony presents the opening concert in its Classical Concert Series on September 13th. The concert will include Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Symphony in F major, Sergei Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 with Hui Shan Chin on piano, and Claude Debussy's La Mer. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased by calling 337-433-1611 or visiting www.lcsymphony.com.

Allen Parish Fair

Sept. 15-20

Allen Parish Fairgrounds

400 Allen Ave., Oberlin

The Allen Parish Fair will be Sept. 15-20 with the grand opening ceremonies at 7pm on Sept. 17th at the Parish Fairgrounds. The fair will feature carnival rides, games, food booths, exhibits, livestock shows, a parade, petting zoo, pony rides, and a rodeo. Admission is free, but there is a $5 parking fee.

Nancy Melton's Painting Fall Foliage in Watercolor Class

Sept. 16, 18, 23 & 25, 6pm

Fine Arts Rooms 121, Shearman Fine Arts Building

4205 Ryan St., Lake Charles

Come enjoy the beautiful intense colors of fall in Nancy Melton's Painting Fall Foliage in Watercolor Class at McNeese. This 4-class workshop will teach painting techniques using sponges, and the classes will be held late afternoon Tues/Thurs for 2 weeks, Sept. 16, 18, 23, & 25 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM in Fine Arts Room 121. To register call Leisure Learning at 475-5616. Have fun trying out a new technique using sponges. For details, email Nancy at artistnancymelton@gmail.com or check out her art work at www.nancymelton.photoreflect.com.

Activities at the Children's Museum

327 Broad Street, Lake Charles

Fri., Sept. 12: Kinetic Sand Fun, 3:30pm

Sat., Sept. 13: Sasol's 2nd Saturday Science Show, 11am

Tonight: Vinyl Night, Stellar Beans, 7pm; Brian Racca, Jr., Cigar Club, 8pm; Crosby Tyler/Lori Walker Madsen, Center Stage, 8pm; Daryll Perry, Caribbean Cove (Isle of Capri), 8pm; Willie Tee/Warren Storm & Cypress, Mikko Live (Coushatta), 9pm; Corey Smith, Longhorn's, 9pm; DJ San-D, Jack After Dark, 11pm

Friday: Street Side Jazz Band, Luna Bar & Grill, 7pm; Herbie Stutes & the Grand Shin, Caribbean Cove (Isle of Capri), 8pm; RKW Show, Cigar Club, 8pm; Grey Wolfz, Center Stage, 9pm; No Idea, Mikko Live (Coushatta), 9pm; Drivin' Dixie, Longhorn's, 9pm; England in 1898/Calming Agent, Luna Live, 10pm; DJ Sno, Jack After Dark, 11pm

Saturday: Clint Black, Delta Downs, 7pm; Reed Planchard, Longhorn's, 8pm; Chubby Carrier, Caribbean Cove (Isle of Capri), 8pm; Luke Cooper & the Alibis, Cigar Club, 9pm; Tyler Darby/Train Wreck, Longhorn's, 9pm; Knotch Rock, Center Stage, 9pm; Frayed Soul, Jack After Dark, 9pm; Rootbeer & Mermentau CD Release Party/The Von Dukes/White Heat/The Sonic Pellets, Luna Live, 10pm

Sunday: Street Side Jazz Band, Luna Bar & Grill, 11am; Asian Concert, L'Auberge Casino Resort, 2pm & 6pm; Phillip Glyn Band, Loggerhead's Bar, 5pm

Tuesday: DJ David Verrett, Jack After Dark, 8pm

Wednesday: DJ David Verrett, Caribbean Cove (Isle of Capri), 7pm; William Christian, Cigar Club, 8pm; The Good Wood, Luna Live, 8pm

A Reading of Eugene O'Neill's The Hairy Ape

Sept. 18-20, 7pm

Itinerant Theatre

809 Kirby St., Suite 339, Lake Charles

Itinerant Theatre's staged reading series "The Play's The Thing" begins and ends the season with two plays at Central School A&H Center -in room 339. The first offering in this series is The Hairy Ape by Eugene O'Neill which displays O'Neill's concern for the working class. Dates and times are: September 18, 19, 20 @ 7pm. Staged reading tickets are $7 or $5 for students. Call 337-436-6275 for ticket info.

Bowl for a Cause, Paint a Bowl Event

Friday, Sept. 19, 9am-5pm

Central School Arts & Humanities Center

809 Kirby St., Lake Charles

Art Associates of Lake Charles invites the public to come paint a pre-made dog bowl at the Bowl for a Cause event on Friday, Sept. 19. Guests are welcome to come anytime between 9am and 5pm to the second floor of Central School. Bowls are $10 each, and Art Associates will kiln fire your bowl and return it to you for an additional $15. Proceeds go to benefit A Bridge to Life which trains and provides service dogs at no cost to disabled American veterans, children with autism, and violence survivors. People are encouraged to pre-register by calling 526-6121.

Women in Jazz Concert

Sunday, Sept. 21, 5pm

Benjamin W. Mount Auditorium, Central School

809 Kirby St., Lake Charles

Jazz in the Arts will present their next concert on Sunday, Sept. 21, at 5pm at Central School. Jazz in the Arts is bringing Women in Jazz to the stage, featuring Charlene "Salemah" Broussard, Jacqueline "Jakisu" Ellis, Grace "GiGi" Smitherman, Breanne Davis, and Nandria Rocio as well as an encore performance with Pat Daigle. Presale tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. Tickets at the door will be $12 for adults and $7 for children. Children five years and under are free. All proceeds go toward Jazz in the Arts to find scholarships and jazz education. Call 337-794-5744 for details.

Legally Blonde: The Musical

Sept. 27, Oct. 3-4 & 10-12, times vary

ACTS Theatre

1 Reid Street, Lake Charles

Buy tickets at www.actstheatre.com 

Tickets are now on sale for ACTS Theatre's newest production, Legally Blonde: The Musical, a musical comedy based on the book by Heather Hach. The production, directed by Damien Thibodeaux, features ACTS regular performers as well as newcomers. The show will open Sat., Sept. 27 at 7:30pm. Other performances and times are as follows: Fri., Oct. 3 and Sat., Oct. 4, both at 7:30pm; Fri., Oct. 10 and Sat., Oct. 11, both at 7:30pm. There will be a Sunday matinee performance on Oct. 12 at 3pm. All performances are held at ACTS Theatre, located at 1 Reid Street in Lake Charles. Tickets may be purchased at www.actstheatre.com or by calling 337-433-ACTS. Ticket outlets where vouchers for tickets may be purchased are Moss Bluff Flower & Gift, Lakeshore Medic Pharmacy, and the Civic Center box office. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and $15 for students with a valid ID.

Tennessee Tech University Public Art - Deadline: Sept. 26, 2014

Call for artists! Tennessee Tech University seeks an artist or artist team to design and implement exterior site-specific artwork intended for permanent display to help mark the university's centennial. The artwork will be an important component of visitors' first impressions of the university. Budget: $50,000. Visit www.tntech.edu for details.

Itinerant Theatre Accepting Play Submissions - Deadline: Oct. 1, 2014

Itinerant Theatre is accepting short plays and 10-minute play readings. The plays should be appropriate for the season, "America's Unfinished Business: Freedom." There will be a $25 flat fee royalty payment to playwrights per play chosen for readings. Only one play per category may be submitted per playwright. There is no submission fee. Submissions will be accepted August 1 - October 1, 2014. Submit via email to joypace@itineranttheatre.com and include contact info. Short plays will run no more than 1 hour. Playwrights will be notified in October.

On The Wall: First Page Contest - Deadline: Nov. 1, 2014

Bayou Writers Group is currently accepting submissions for On The Wall writing contest. Writers may submit the first page of a short story or novel which will be posted at the Bridge to Publication Conference. Conference attendees will vote for their favorite entry during the event. The submission receiving the most votes will win free admission to the 2015 conference along with other prizes. Submissions must be the author's own work and have no more than 250 words. Only those who have registered for the conference may submit and only the first 20 correctly formatted submissions will be accepted. There is no fee to enter. To submit or for more information, email tpreje3@gmail.com.

Tennessee Williams New Orleans Literary Festival Contest - Deadline: Nov. 1, 2014

The Festival's One-Act Contest and Fiction Contest have nurtured writers at the start of their careers - and helped them move on to further publications, book deals, and in one case, a Pulitzer Prize. Don't miss out on this opportunity to share your work and win fabulous prizes. Prizes include $1,500 for each contest winner, publication, public readings, VIP-All Access passes, and more! One-Act Play Contest deadline: November 1, 2014; Fiction Contest deadline: November 16, 2014. Visit www.tennesseewilliams.net for details.

Come enjoy the beautiful intense colors of fall in Nancy Melton's PAINTING FALL FOLIAGE IN WATERCOLOR Class at McNeese.  This 4-Class Workshop will be held late afternoon Tues/Thurs for 2 weeks, Sept. 16, 18, 23, & 25 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM in Fine Arts Room 121.  To register call Leisure Learning at 475-5616.  Have fun trying out a new technique using sponges.  Email Nancy with questions at artistnancymelton@gmail.com.  Check out her art work on her Website: www.nancymelton.photoreflect.com. 

Louisiana Artist Roster Accepting Listings

The Louisiana Office of Cultural Development, Division of the Arts will support a Louisiana Artist Roster as mechanism to promote performing and visual artists. The purpose of the roster is to support Louisiana artists who want to tour and exhibit statewide, regionally, nationally and internationally. It will be used to promote Louisiana's artists at upcoming local, regional and national events, and other conferences and opportunities throughout the year as they arise. The Louisiana Artist Roster is a listing of Louisiana artists that have professional experience with shows, exhibits, or performances of all genres who are tour-ready and available for statewide, regional, national or international bookings, exhibitions and special events. Artists must complete the online application and will be selected for the roster through a peer review process. Review the guidelines at http://www.crt.state.la.us/cultural-development/arts/louisiana-artist-roster/index.

Creative Arts Center Available for Lessons & Workshops

Associated Louisiana Artists announces that its Creative Arts Center is available to non-member artists and teachers to conduct lessons and workshops. The CAC is an extension of the Gallery by the Lake at 106 W. Pryce St. It is a specialized teaching center with work tables, audio/visual equipment and an overhead mirror to show tabletop work. Arrangements can be made by calling 436-1008 during gallery hours, noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. An answering machine will take messages during other hours.

Associated Louisiana Artist's On-Going Art Classes

Join at any time! Professional teachers in watercolors and oils with easel-side individual instruction. Come and enjoy the fellowship and fun in a state of the art facility. All levels of learning are invited. Prices range from $30 to $50 a month. Call 337-478-1008 between 12 and 5 pm Tuesday through Friday, email info@gallerybythelake.com or just come by and visit at 106 W. Pryce Street, in downtown Lake Charles. 

Dewey Fine Art Announces Morning Art Classes

Watercolor classes available for beginning and intermediate adult students, the group classes allow for an individually guided pace, while choosing their own subject matter. Covering the basic drawing and perspective techniques in a fun, relaxing environment. Call 337-477-0124 for details.

Adult Guitar Classes Open Enrollment

Tina Wing will teach a McNeese Adult Guitar class starting every Tuesday from 7:30 - 8:30PM. Call 337-475-5616 to enroll.

Theatre Training Registration Open for Children

A wide variety of workshops are available including Stageworks, and Creative Dramatics. Call 337-433-7323 or visit www.childrenstheatre.cc for details.

Lake Charles Community Band Open to New Members

The Lake Charles Community Band is welcoming new members. All instruments are needed. Practices are on Monday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00 at the Lake Charles Boston Academy Choir Room. Please contact Denise Perry at 625-5330 for more information.

Rouge et Blanc Seeking Volunteers

Banners Cultural Series is currently seeking volunteers for Rouge et Blanc throughout the day on Saturday, October 11th. Banners will strive to place volunteers in their preferred area of interest if there is an opening and if the volunteer possesses the minimum qualifications needed. Duties include, but are not limited to, entry tent area, set-up, recycling, wine pouring, raffle ticket sales, etc. Call 337-475-5123 for details.

Chuck Fest Seeking Art Vendors

Chuck Fest will take place in downtown Lake Charles on Saturday, Oct. 4th, and local art vendors are sought to display and sell artwork during the event. 10'x10' vendor slots are available. There is no fee to be a vendor, and all vendors must supply their own tables, chairs, and tents. For a vendor form or to find out more information, contact Walker Williams at 337-485-0019 or email tyler@walkerwilliams.co.

Culture Fest Louisiana Seeking Vendors

Culture Fest, the annual multicultural festival that brings together art, food, dance, and music, will take place at the Lake Charles Civic Center on Saturday, October 25th. The event is currently seeking visual arts vendors to set up displays at the event. Call 337-409-9636 or email info@culturefestlouisiana.com for details.

Area Farmers Market Seeking Art Vendors

The Charlestown Farmers Market and the Cash & Carry Farmers Markers are seeking art vendors. The Charlestown Farmers Market takes place each Saturday from 8AM - 12Noon on Bilbo Street behind Historic City Hall. Visit www.cityoflakecharles.com for details. The Cash & Carry Farmers Market features local art and hand-crafted items on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 4pm-6pm at 801 Enterprise Blvd in Lake Charles. Visit www.cashandcarryfarmersmarket.com for vendor application.