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September 2026

NONPROFIT IMPACT: SWLA Pro-Life Billboards

Mary Guzzino Wilkinson, SWLA Pro-Life Billboard coordinator, made it her mission to help women and babies avoid abortion in 2021. She says she was trying to figure out how she could make a difference when God kept reminding her about the saying that a picture is worth a thousand words. […]

September 2026

FAMILY WORKS: Henderson Family Enterprises

Henderson Family Enterprises is a Southwest Louisiana family business that has been operating for more than 55 years. During that time, the company has continued to evolve as opportunities, industries, customers and communities have changed. What began as a local business has grown into a diversified family enterprise with operations […]

September 2026

‘Have a Gouda Time’ – Lake Charles Gathers over Board Games

by Kerri Cooke Having always connected with family over board games, Gouda Games is the brainchild of Morami and Megan Engler. The determination to bring a communal space to Southwest Louisiana where the locals could relax, stay off of their phones and connect with others was sparked earlier this year […]

September 2026

CELEBRATING THE ARTS: Lutcher Theater Welcomes Audiences to Its 47th Season

The Lutcher Theater is welcoming audiences to its 47th Season with a lineup designed to bring Broadway, music, comedy and unforgettable live performances to Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana. The 2026–27 season opens September 26 with 15-time Grammy® Award-winner Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder. In October, audiences can experience the […]

September 2026

Celebrating Grandparents’ Day: Kids Say the Darndest Things

by Kerri Cooke Grandparents are an irreplaceable part of a family. They have wisdom and knowledge to pass down to the younger generations, will babysit the grandkids in a jiffy and buy 100 boxes of Girl Scout cookies if that’s what it takes for their granddaughter to reach her sales […]

September 2026

CELEBRATING THE ARTS: The 49th Season of the Louisiana Choral Foundation

The Louisiana Choral Foundation’s 2026–2027 season titled Choral Treasures: Old and New offers a captivating journey through beloved masterworks and inspiring contemporary compositions. The season opens with Music of the People on Friday, October 9, at 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, October 11, at 3:00 p.m., at University United Methodist Church […]

September 2026

Rouge et Blanc Debuts New Logo

For nearly two decades, Rouge et Blanc has raised a glass to the arts. This year, the fundraiser is getting a logo rebrand. The longtime Bacchus did his job well. He was, after all, the god of wine, revelry and a good time, which is apropos for a day involving […]

September 2026

First Person: Robin Barnes, Award-Winning Singer & Songwriter

How do we joyfully celebrate the cultural melting pot that is Louisiana and pass on our history, traditions and language to future generations? This is a question that award-winning vocalist and songwriter Robin Barnes, nicknamed the Songbird of New Orleans, began pondering when she discovered she had a tumor in […]

September 2026

CELEBRATING THE ARTS: ACTS Theatre’s New Season Displays the Importance of Community

Stories of love, hope and perseverance feature in ACTS main season this year. Performances begin with Come From Away, the story of Gander, Newfoundland, in the aftermath of September 11, 2001. “It’s a show based on what happened that day, and in the days to follow in Gander,” says director […]