things to do

Many of us know of places like Blue Bayou in Baton Rouge and the SPAR Water Park in Sulphur, but there are a few more across the state you probably weren't aware even existed.

If you haven't eaten a Darrell's poboy or gotten stuck in traffic on the I-10 Bridge, can you really call yourself a Lake Charles resident?

One of my favorite places, The Grand Opera House of the South in Crowley, opens its 2016-17 season Friday night with performances by Sonny Landreth and Roddie Romero.

Heritage Square in Sulphur will be looking and smelling fantastic on Saturday when the Stars and Stripes Car Show revs up, and the Boudin Wars begin.

Whether they're covered in fur, scales or feathers, give your pet some extra love today!

Nearly every casino in Lake Charles is hosting a New Year's Eve celebration, but make sure you don't drink and drive.

Whether you're looking to cheer on the Cowboys or shake what your Mama gave you at the Trace Adkins concert, Lake Charles is the place to be this weekend!

I really did fly in an F-16 Fighting Falcon, an actual United States Air Force Thunderbird! In October of 2011, the Sertoma Club of Lafayette hosted an air show at Lafayette Regional Airport and the USAF Thunderbirds were the stars of the show...

The Great Acadian Awakening Music Festival is this weekend in Lake Charles. How Cajun are YOU?

As you may know by now, comedian and recording artist Rodney Carrington is making his way to Lake Charles for a show at the Lake Charles Civic Center's Rosa Hart Theater on October 10th. If you don't have your tickets yet, there may be something other folks know that you don't...

Law enforcement officers, firefighters, and all emergency responders will be the guests of honor during an appreciation ceremony and parade to kick off Hurricane Awareness Day Saturday, September 26th, at the Lake Charles Civic Center. With the recent death of Senior Trooper Steven Vincent in the line of duty and several other law enforcement officials, the event is sure to hold even more signific

The tickets for one of the most popular events in southwest Louisiana, Arts & Crabs Fest, are on sale now. If the past is any indication, they won't last long! The signature event benefits the Arts & Humanities Council of SWLA, and features some of the most delicious crab dishes from the best chefs paired with local beers from Louisiana breweries. A $...