Finnish Delights with featured pianist Tomoko Kanamaru. To purchase tickets, visit their website.

The City of Lake Charles Partners in Parks Initiative and the Imperial Calcasieu Museum Residency at the Museum Program are teaming up to relaunch the City’s Art in the Park Series.This free, family-friendly series was originally launched in the summer of 2020 as a way to provide an outdoor, artistic outlet for residents to enjoy during the height of the pandemic.Through this re-launch, artists currently in residence at the Imperial Calcasieu Museum will provide art instruction. Art supplies and easels will be provided by the City of Lake Charles through its Partners in Parks Initiative.The free event is open to the public and will take place from 10 am - 12 pm. For more information, call 337-491-1280 or email parks@cityoflc.us.

Performances by Swamp Pop legend Tommy McLain featuring CC Adcock & special guests with Jon Cleary are sure to make the crowds dance at Parc Sans Souci as we continue to celebrate 40 years of Downtown Alive! on Friday, September 22nd.The music kicks off at 6:00PM and concludes at 9:00PM. For more information on this event and others, visit the Downtown Alive! Facebook.

This event will be happening from 4-6 p.m. in Moody Hall, room 103A, on campus at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

The Iberia African American Historical Society and the Shadows-on-the-Teche are partnering with Provost Farm and Da Berry Fresh Market for a special program exploring the relationship between African Americans and agriculture.This program is FREE of charge, though space is limited. Registration is encouraged. To register for this event and others, visit their website.

The UL Lafayette Concert Series is proud to present Siglo de Oro, a small vocal ensemble from London, embarking on their first US tour. Their performance is at The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist on September 21 at 7PM. The Concert is a tribute to William Byrd and will feature early acapella music written for the church.Admission is $15 for the general public, $5 for UL Alumni and Senior Citizens and Free for UL Students, Faculty and Staff. This is a rare appearance in the area not to be missed!For more information on this event and others, visit the UL Lafayette Concert Series Facebook.

This fall, Downtown Lafayette Unlimited wraps up its 40th year of Downtown Alive!, presented by Evangeline Maid. Promoting the city center’s food, music, culture, and commerce – we proudly kick-off weekends in Acadiana.The downtown Friday night tradition that everyone knows and loves is back for another week of free, live music in the heart of Downtown Lafayette featuring Grammy nominated Bonsoir Catin. We invite the entire community to come and celebrate Downtown Alive!’s 40th Anniversary on Friday, September 15th in Parc Sans Souci.The music kicks off at 6:00PM and concludes at 9:00PM.For more information, visit the Downtown Lafayette Unlimited website.

Bill Iles, a renowned artist whose paintings and drawings have earned him recognition in over 300 regional, national, and international juried competitions and group exhibitions, has captivated art enthusiasts with his exceptional talent. His signature landscapes are characterized by bold brushstrokes, saturated color palettes, and a unique graphic aesthetic that sets his work apart in the art world.This exhibition will feature a carefully curated selection of works spanning two decades of his illustrious journey. From his early masterpieces to his most recent creations, visitors will witness the transformation of Iles' artistic expression over the years. Iles will also have a limited amount of books for sale for the duration of his exhibition. Guests will also have the option to view his books in the gallery and order them online.For more information on current exhibits and events, visit their Facebook.

The Louisiana Food + Wine Festival, hosted by Visit Lake Charles will celebrate the best of Louisiana and the South, from its culinary superstars and beverage experts to southwest Louisiana’s unique Cajun and Creole heritage and culture, seafood, artisans, live musicians and more.The Festival will explore the South’s evolving food and beverage culture, through all-inclusive tasting events, learning experiences and a finale Jazz Brunch – showcasing Louisiana at every event. From incredible barbecue to world-class Louisiana seafood, the inaugural festival will be a fall favorite for locals and visitors alike.For more information about the event, visit their website https://louisianafoodandwinefestival.com/.

Trout Fishing in America is the songwriting collaboration of Keith Grimwood and Ezra Idlet. For 46 years, their vibrant, percussive sound and dynamic stage presence have cultivated a multi-generational fan base at performing arts centers, clubs, and music festivals everywhere!To find out more about their story and their show, visit the theatre's website.

Families (ages 7-17) – Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00PM at Picard Center – 200 E Devalcourt Street (Room #122) Lafayette, LA, 70506. For more information contact Chapter Leaders Anne Williams, Evan Jordan, and Jace Segura at LafayetteNSA@gmail.com / (337) 482-6870.

Reflections on early pop music. Medieval French troubadours, who were known for writing folk songs about love and courtship, were among the first masters a popular song. Elements of their music, along with influence from a variety of local folk traditions, later inspired classical European composers to utilize this type of art in their compositions. This concert will explore pop music of the 1950s, when interest in popular art song saw another magnificent renaissance in Europe. During this time, singer/songwriters like Edith Piaf and Tino Rossi became widely favored, partly due to the general public’s increased enjoyment of gathering in coffee houses, pubs, and night clubs to dance and listen to live music. Featuring Placido Domingo, Jr., son of the renowned opera singer and member of The Three Tenors.For more information and to purchase tickets, visit their website.