the performances of The Boys Next Door at ACTS One Reid Street Theatre. The Boys is the hilarious and heartwarming story about four men with various developmental disabilities living in a group home in Boston. The artwork will be available for purchase during the run of the show. All proceeds from the sale will benefit CARC, which provides services to citizens of SWLA with developmental disabilities. (337) 433-ACTS.
Good Shepherd Sale March 20-22 The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd is holding its annual book sale March 20-22. The sale will be held in the EDS gym at the church, 715 Kirkman Street, Lake Charles. Over 15,000 books, new and used, as well as audio books, CDs, and DVDs will be for sale. Hours are Fri., 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sat., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Sun., noon-3 p.m. On Sunday, fill a bag for $5!
Itenerant Theatre Presents Race March 21-22, 27-29 David Mamet’s Race will be presented by Itinerant Theatre. Suitable for an adult audience, this hard-hitting play is set in current times and explores issues of identity, race, racism and sexism. Performances are at 7 p.m. March 21, 27, and 28 and at 2 p.m. March 22 and 29 at the Central School Arts & Humanities Center, 809 Kirby Street, Lake Charles. Tickets are $15, or $10 for students. Purchase tickets at the door, at www.itineranttheatre.com, or by calling (337) 436-6275.
are on sale now by contacting The Civic Center Box Office/Ticketmaster at (337) 491-1432 or www.ticketmaster.com.
Families Helping Families Clay Shoot March 27 Families Helping Families of SWLA announces their inaugural “Pull for Families Helping Families” Clay Shoot hosted by Team Mary Elizabeth. It will be held on Fri., March 27 at the Lake Charles Gun Club located at 6601 Ward Line Road in Lake Charles. Event times are 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. There will be food and drinks for all registrants and golf carts, Gators and 4-wheelers are welcome. Funds will be dedicated to providing coaching and support for parents of newly diagnosed children with any type of disability. Register at www.fhfswla.org.
SWLA Garden Conference & Expo March 27-28 Whether you have a green thumb or are just green with envy by your neighbor’s garden, the SWLA Garden Conference & EXPO’s got you covered. With gardening experts on hand, exhibitors and vendors selling plants, garden products and accessories, the EXPO has everything you need to start or maintain your garden. It will be held at Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles on March 27-28 from 9 a.m.-5p.m. Admission is $3 per person, and kids 12 and under get in free. www.gardenfest.org.
Beats & Eats March 20 Volunteers of America will hold its Beats & Eats fundraiser on Friday, March 20 from 6-9 p.m. at Treasures of Marilyn’s in Lake Charles. The casual event features a dinner buffet and entertainment by Tommy Shreve & Friends. Products and services donated by area businesses will be auctioned. Additionally, there will be a raffle for a Gift Card Bundle valued at $525. Raffle tickets are being sold in advance for $5, and you do not have to be present to win. Event tickets are $40 per person or $300 for a reserved table of 10 before March 6. (337) 497-0034.
Awkward Family Photos March 20-May 15 Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center will host an opening reception for “Awkward Family Photos” on Friday, March 20 from 5:30-8 p.m. There is no admission, and refreshments will be served. The website, www.awkwardfamilyphotos.com was launched in 2009. After receiving millions of visitors and submissions, the creators organized the traveling exhibition which includes over 200 classic “best of the worst family “portraits along with hilarious behind the awkwardness stories from the actual families. Historic City Hall is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Assemblé 2015 March 21-22 The Lake Charles Civic Ballet presents Assemblé 2015 featuring collaborative works with other local arts organizations and individuals. There will be a broad variety of dance and art performed at this year’s event, so there will truly be something for everyone! Performance dates at the Rosa Hart Theatre in Lake Charles are March 21 at 7 p.m. and March 22 at 3 pm. Ticket prices start at $30 and Vol. 6 • No. 24
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