Category Archives: Things to do in Lake Charles

2013 Liquid Society Concert Series at L’Auberge Casino in Lake Charles LA

2013 Liquid Society Concert Series at L’Auberge Casino in Lake Charles LA

The 2013 Liquid Society concert series returns for the summer Thursdays through August 29 by the pool at L’Auberge Casino Resort in Lake Charles.  You are sure to run into friends while you are there! The first concert took place last night with the Black Crowes taking the stage.  This was a concert that did notContinue Reading

Lake Charles Free to Breathe 2013 Supports Lung Cancer Awareness

Lake Charles Free to Breathe 2013 Supports Lung Cancer Awareness

This was the scene view this morning in Lake Charles LA where many residents gathered to participate in  Free to Breathe 2013 Today I was sporting my new bling Century 21 hat lending my support and participation in the 2013 Free to Breathe Lung Cancer Walk in Lake Charles, LA I did not run this 5KContinue Reading

Lake Charles LA Free Music Fest- March 2013

Lake Charles LA Free Music Fest- March 2013

LIVE @ THE LAKEFRONT – MARCH 8,15,22- 2013 Lake Charles, LA   Residents of Lake Charles LA can always find things to do and Spring in Lake Charles LA  is no exception! Beginning March 8, 2013 the first of a series of three weekend music concerts will take place Live at the Lakefront in Lake Charles,Continue Reading

Lake Charles Mardi Gras 2013

Lake Charles Mardi Gras 2013

Here in Southwest Louisiana we have been enjoying a magical time of year we know as Mardi Gras when purple green and gold is seen everywhere and local groceries and bakeries produce those yummy King Cakes! The Mardi Gras season begins with Twelfh Night (12 days after Christmas) and lasts through Fat Tuesday (the dayContinue Reading

Lake Charles 2012 Christmas Season Events Begin December 1

Lake Charles 2012 Christmas Season Events Begin December 1

Are you seeing Christmas lights up already in your neighborhood?  It’s that wonderful time of year again and the City of Lake Charles will kick off the holiday season December 1 With the Annual Light up the Lake Celebration! The City of Lake Charles does such a great job with festive decorations it is a beautifulContinue Reading

Kick Off The Lake Charles Holiday Season With Mistletoe & Moss

Kick Off The Lake Charles Holiday Season With Mistletoe & Moss

Can you believe it is already time  to begin thinking about Christmas!!  Each year in November, Lake Charles Junior League  members work tireless hours preparing, decorating and hosting over Merchants/vendors for a Holiday Market.  Lake Charles residents look forward to the market and usher in the beginning of their Christmas shopping frenzy!  It is always a great eventContinue Reading

Veterans Day 2012 Observed in Southwest La

Veterans Day 2012 Observed in Southwest La

Lake Charles is fortunate to have a Veteran’s Memorial Park that has become a focal point along the North end of the Lake Charles Boardwalk. Veteran’s Park which includes a Memorial with a Star pattern of bricks representing each branch of the service. The City of Lake Charles Mayor’s Armed Forces Commission will host theContinue Reading

City of Lake Charles Halloween Events October 31 2012

City of Lake Charles Halloween Events October 31 2012

LOOKING FOR A HALLOWEEN EVENT IN LAKE CHARLES? The City of Lake Charles will  observe Halloween on Wednesday, October 31, 2012. The City of Lake Charles will  have  two events for the public to enjoy on Halloween, October 31, 2012. “Rootin Tuten Halloween”  will take place at Tuten Park. Come in costume and enjoy crafts,Continue Reading

Rouge et Blanc 2012 SOLDOUT and Successful!

Rouge et Blanc 2012 SOLDOUT and Successful!

One of my favorite Lake Charles events is Rouge et Blanc   which is always held in the month of October.  For one afternoon Ryan Street in front of the  Lake Charles historic Courthouses is blocked off for the 2nd largest wine event in Louisiana. Rouge et Blanc  is part of the McNeese Banners program. Its always great toContinue Reading

Mark Your Calendars for Popular Lake Charles Events

Mark Your Calendars for Popular Lake Charles Events

October is a beautiful month in Southwest Louisiana and Lake Charles has several local events residents enjoy in October besides our regular McNeese football! Beginning at 7am on  October 20th Southwest Louisiana residents can register to participate at the Lake Charles Civic Center for the Ethel Precht Hope Breast Cancer Walk/Run.  The event will beginContinue Reading