809 Kirby St. - Room 104
Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601
Over the past 20 years, the Lake Charles Community Band has played numerous performances to the community, becoming a time-honored tradition to many in the Lake Area.
 
Calcasieu Preservation Society
PO Box 1214 - Room 107
Lake Charles, Louisiana 70602
The Calcasieu Preservation Society promotes the preservation of historic sites from the community's past.  Throughout the year, the Society holds walking tours of historic neighborhoods and many other similar socials.
 
809 Kirby St. - Room 126
Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601
337.494.7000
The Literacy Council's Lifelong Learning Center provides educational programs for adults and families, and works to increase public awareness of literacy issues and the need for lifelong learning.
 
809 Kirby St. - Room 201
Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601
337.4392787
The Arts and Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana, is the umbrella organization for the Arts and Humanities in the five-parish Imperial Calcasieu region. Arts and Humanities is dedicated to supporting, developing and enriching all forms of cultural expression for the region.
 
Black Heritage Gallery
809 Kirby St. - Room 207
Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601
This quaint gallery on the second floor showcases local and regional African American  fine art exhibitions.  Shows are generally on display year-round.
 
Art Associates Gallery 
809 Kirby St. - Room 208
Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601
Celebrating over 50 years of being an arts entity to Southwest Louisiana, the Arts Associates have an art gallery in Central School showcasing local artist's work throughout the year. 
 
809 Kirby St. - Room 210
Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601
337.433.1611
A significant contribution to the cultural history of Lake Charles was made on November 11, 1958 - when seventy musicians took their places on stage at McNeese State College for the premiere performance of what is today the Lake Charles Symphony Orchestra.    Fifty years later, the Lake Charles Symphony is committed to enhancing the cultural life of Southwest Louisiana through performances of the highest quality.
 
Dance Central 212
809 Kirby St. - Room 212
Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601
337.433.4009
Dance Central 212 offers dance lessons in various forms of dance including tap, and even belly dancing!  Contact the Director for more information.