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Juneteenth Freedom Festival celebrates community, culture

Juneteenth — short for June 19 — is an annual celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the…

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PHOTO GALLERY: Downtown at Sundown

The Dead Matadors take the stage Friday evening for the Downtown at Sundown series on Ryan Street in…

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‘Second Threads’: Past, present mesh in new art exhibit

The Black Heritage Gallery will open its latest exhibit — “Sacred Threads: The Art of Ryann Sterling” —…

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Calcasieu Parish Short Film Festival: Three blocks of film

With the eighth annual Calcasieu Parish Short Film Festival comes over 20 new short films for Southwest Louisiana…

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Caught Up: Listening project opens today

Special to the American Press Historic City Hall will open its doors tonight to an art exhibition that…

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Downtown at Sundown returns Friday

Downtown at Sundown — a celebration of the diverse culture and local businesses of downtown — returns for its…

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Walk springs creativity: Annual Spring Art Walk stroll to a new location

In the heart of the tree-lined McNeese State University Quad, exciting things are happening this week — especially…

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Culinary Canvas Progressive Dinner offers something for the senses

Friday offers an indulgent and enriching experience that exists at the intersection of the visual and culinary arts.…

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The heart in her art: Hidden shape a signal to her son

Ella LeJeune puts her heart in every one of her creations. “My son is my inspiration,” LeJeune said.…

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Art in the Park returns to Lake Arthur

Art in the Park is making its return to downtown Lake Arthur this Saturday. The free open-air market…