The Lighting of the Oak 2024 VIP Ticket Giveaway

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Join The Imperial Calcasieu Museum for an Extraordinary Evening! Step into a realm where the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary. Experience an evening filled with brilliance, where every moment is a stroke of genius, every taste an explosion of flavor, and every note resonates deep within your soul. Your presence will serve as the final brushstroke, completing this masterpiece of an event.

This highly anticipated annual fundraiser supports our museum’s mission: to promote the unique culture and heritage of our region through the arts, preserve our history, and provide enriching educational opportunities.

November 8, 2024

6:00PM – 9:00PM

The Imperial Calcasieu Museum - 204 W. Sallier St. Lake Charles, La 70601

For our distinguished VIP guests, a luxurious haven awaits in the Gibson Library, offering an exclusive lounge to savor the evening’s offerings, along with unlimited drinks, in an intimate and refined setting.

An Evening of Artistic Delight

Local artist Alexandra Desormeaux will be live-painting the magnificent Sallier Oak, transforming the evening with her artistry. The finished painting will be available in our Live Auction, offering one lucky guest the chance to take home a truly unique memento of the night.

Adding to the fun, Kat Bertrand will be creating personalized portrait favors. Known for her striking linear style and her ability to capture expressions with flair, these portraits will make the perfect keepsake!

For your musical enjoyment, the talented dueling pianists Wesley Royer and Damien Gillard will be sparring on the keys, ready to take your requests and set the mood for an enchanting night.

On top of it all, our charitable giving opportunities include a Live Auction, Wine Pull and a chance to win big with a 50/50 Split the Pot Raffle!

Culinary Excellence

The evening’s palette features gourmet delicacies and exquisite desserts by 121 Artisan Bistro, a cherished gem of Southwest Louisiana, renowned for its inspired traditional cuisine and over two decades of serving the SWLA area.

When you purchase a ticket to Lighting of the Oak, you're not just signing up for a night of fun—you’re making a meaningful impact on our community. The funds raised directly support our operating budget, which provides year-round programming.

From Art Under the Oak, a family-friendly event featuring local artists in a free, open-air market, to Art in the Park, a monthly series of free art lessons in partnership with The City of Lake Charles Partners in Parks Initiative, we strive to offer enriching experiences for all.

This year also marked the second installment of our Residency at the Museum program, which fosters a creative incubator space for three artists by providing time, space, and financial support to further their artistic endeavors.

Every ticket helps support our mission to promote the unique culture and heritage of the region by supporting the arts, preserving history, and offering educational opportunities.