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April 2026

Find Your Strong: How Pilates Is Changing Bodies—and Lives—in Southwest Louisiana

by Kerry Andersen If you’ve been telling yourself you’ll “get back into shape” since, oh, somewhere around 2020, you’re not alone. What if the missing ingredient wasn’t more willpower but the right kind of movement? That’s the philosophy behind EPIC Pilates, the reformer Pilates studio that’s been steadily transforming bodies […]

April 2026

Summer Vacation Showdown: The Call of the Peaks vs. the Lure of the Shore

by Andrea Guthmann The great summer debate begins as soon as the mercury rises: do you cool down by heading to the mountains or enjoy the warm water and waves at the beach? Deer Valley, Utah In winter, ski resorts are bustling with clattering chairlifts and skiers speeding down slopes. But […]

April 2026

Straighten Up: Realign Your Health in a Screen-Focused World

by Katelynn Mouton In today’s screen-driven world, many of us spend hours at a desk, hunched over a computer or smartphone. Over time, this sedentary lifestyle can strain muscles, may cause neck and back pain and even wear down the spacing of the disc, which may lead to degenerative changes […]

April 2026

Supporting Families During Autism Acceptance Month

Raising a child with autism can bring both incredible progress and unexpected challenges every day for parents. Autism Acceptance Month in April is a reminder to families that they are not alone. Support, understanding and the right tools can help parents, caregivers and their children succeed together. As awareness and […]

April 2026

Monthly Made: Maya Designs

Chances are you’ve spotted Maya Cart and her homemade jewelry table if you’ve attended local events or markets across Louisiana. She even did a pop-up event at The Buzz Coffee and More earlier this year. She specializes in handmade clay earrings that are as adorable as they are functional. Explore […]

April 2026

Brunchin’ Bayou Style

by Matt Dye With the warmer weather, the weekends are an opportune time to sit on outdoor patios and enjoy some good food. While there are expected brunch favorites, such as grabbing the Street Side Jazz Band at Luna Downtown, catching a bite to eat at Villa Harlequin or enjoying […]

April 2026

Runway Debut at Chanel Marks Breakout Moment for Lake Charles’ Ella Butler

Rising model Ella Butler, originally from San Diego, California, and raised in Lake Charles, Louisiana, achieved a career milestone as she walked in the Chanel runway show during Paris Fashion Week, marking her runway debut and the first time she has ever walked in a fashion show. Butler held a […]

April 2026

Spring Happenings

Exhibits 1911 Historic City Hall & Cultural Center Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Free admission cityoflakecharles.com April 10-June 6 Residency at the Museum Cohort 3: Solo Showcase with Dominique Espree Imperial Calcasieu Museum and Historic City Hall come together to present ICM’s Residency at the Museum Cohort 3 with Dominique Espree. May […]

April 2026

Protect Your Home from Termite Swarms

As spring unfolds across Louisiana, termite season is in full swing—often peaking around Mother’s Day, earning these pests the wry nickname “the gift that keeps on giving.” Formosan subterranean termites, our most destructive local species, typically swarm from April through June, with the height in early to mid-May, drawn to lights […]