Lighting Of The Oak Returns To The Imperial Calcasieu Museum

Make it a date night, or a girls night out and prepare your senses for an enchanted night November 8, 2024. The Lighting of the Oak returns for an unforgettable night at the Imperial Calcasieu Museum in Lake Charles! This extraordinary night with a purpose and highly anticipated annual fundraiser supporting the museum's mission:

To promote the unique culture and heritage of Southwest Louisiana through the arts, preserve our history, and provide enriching educational opportunities.

Tickets are available now, which includes two cocktail drink tickets, beer and wine, food, and a unique caricature keepsake. Purchase your tickets and immerse yourself into a world where art, culture, and history collide with an enchanted theme for one unforgettable evening!

The Imperial Calcasieu Museum will host guests with captivating entertainment, culinary excellence and a night filled with creativity, and culinary excellence throughout the night.

Don't Miss An Evening of Artistic Delight

The Historic Sallier Oak, will be illuminated by thousands of fairy lights and elegant chandeliers. Our VIP guests will enjoy an intimate setting in the exclusive Gibson Library VIP Lounge for an elevated experience. Guests will have the opportunity to make meaningful impact on this on this magical night and even more of a difference towards supporting the museums mission by participating in the silent and live auctions.

For those guests who like an extra thrill, play the Split the Pot raffle it promises a chance to win big while contributing to a great cause.

The groove to the vibrant sounds of dueling pianists Wesley Royer and Damien Gillard will fill the air, performing in the Gibson-Barham Gallery. Treat your pallet to the extradentary cuisine, gourmet delicacies and exquisite desserts of 121 Artisan Bistro and set your sights on the live artistry by renowned artist Alexandra Spears-Desormeaux.

Watch in awe as the live painting of Desormeaux creates an unforgettable visual experience capturing the beauty of the iconic Sallier Oak. Guests will also have a special memento to take home in a portrait keepsake, crafted by talented artist Kat Bertrand.

Come for an extraordinary celebration of giving to a worthy cause. Proceeds from this event will directly benefit the Imperial Calcasieu Museum’s ongoing mission to celebrate the arts, preserve history, and offer enriching educational opportunities to the community. Learn more about why your support is so important at impcalmuseum@gmail.com.