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Archaeology Under the BridgeWednesday, 5 PM · Imperial Calcasieu Museum
Music and Makers Event at Calla-Wednesday, October 14thWednesday, 5:30 PM · Calla at Walnut Grove-Outdoor Courtyard by the fountain.
October After Hours @ Gouda GamesWednesday, 5:30 PM · Gouda Games
Charpentier District Front Porch SeriesThursday, 5:30 PM · Charpentier Historic District
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Dash Rip Rock Turns It Up at Panorama Music House

Dash Rip Rock Turns It Up at Panorama Music House

Louisiana Music Hall of Fame trio Dash Rip Rock brought its loud, guitar-driven rock and roll to Panorama Music House in downtown Lake Charles on Saturday, October 10.

Rouge et Blanc Brings Food, Wine and Community to McNeese

Rouge et Blanc Brings Food, Wine and Community to McNeese

Rouge et Blanc returned to McNeese State University on Saturday, October 10, bringing together wine lovers, local restaurants and supporters of the arts for an afternoon of tasting and catching up.

Lake Charles Little Theatre turns 100 with an exhibit at Historic City Hall

Lake Charles Little Theatre turns 100 with an exhibit at Historic City Hall

On With the Show fills the third-floor gallery with a century of costumes, playbills and photographs.

Louisiana Pokéfest Summer Show – This June!

Louisiana Pokéfest Summer Show – This June!

Get ready, Southwest Louisiana! The Louisiana Pokéfest Summer Show is back, and it’s quickly becoming the region’s premier destination for trading card enthusiasts, collectors, and families looking for a weekend of fun.Whether you’re hunting for that elusive vintage holographic, looking to trade…

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