Guest Cameron Fultz, the Executive Director of the Arts and Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana, joins hosts Brady and Jillian on Louisiana’s Playground to discuss the Arts Council's role in making all of Southwest Louisiana a more enriching place to experience!  Find more information on where to eat, things to do, and events happening this weekend at VisitLakeCharles.org.    Stop by Rikenjaks for a delightful evening of entertainment, live music and food under the oaks!  Keep up with hosts Brady Renard on Twitter, @RenardSports and Jillian Corder on Facebook, @Jill ..read more

Guest Kimberly Dellafosse, the Assistant City Manager for the City of Lake Charles, joins hosts Brady and Jillian on Louisiana’s Playground to discuss Lake Charles’ inclusion on Southern Living’s 2024 Best Cities On The Rise list. The trio discusses why the distinction should come as no surprise and what makes Southwest Louisiana such a special place to visit, live, work and play!  Find more information on where to eat, things to do, and events happening this weekend at VisitLakeCharles.org.    Make a stop at Tia Juanita’s for a unique taste of Southwest Louisiana through both ..read more

Guest Lauren Olsen, the president of the This is Home Fest board, joins host Brady and guest host Kathryn Shea on Louisiana’s Playground to discuss Home Fest’s 4th annual celebration! The trio dives into the inspiration for the festival, what to expect and what could be next for one of Lake Charles’ premier music experiences.  Find more information on where to eat, things to do, and events happening this weekend at VisitLakeCharles.org.    Make a stop at Tia Juanita’s for a unique taste of Southwest Louisiana through both Louisiana and Mexican flavors!  Keep up with host ..read more

In Southwest Louisiana, we know how to throw a party! The next few months see plenty of FREE music festivals rocking Lake Charles' lakefront and downtown. Join Brady and Jillian on a special edition of Louisiana's Playground for a rundown of must-attend events filled with music, food, and fun for the whole family! For more info on these events and others, as well as information on where to eat, log on to VisitLakeCharles.org. Keep up with hosts Brady Renard on Twitter, @RenardSports and Jillian Corder on Facebook, @JillianCorderKPLC.  ..read more

Guest James Shiver, the head coach for the Louisiana Voodoo, Lake Charles’ Arena Football League team, joins hosts Brady and Jillian on Louisiana’s Playground to discuss the Voodoo’s upcoming inaugural season. The trio discusses the rules, the organization and the team to prepare you to enjoy the upcoming AFL season at the Lake Charles Event Center!  ..read more

Guest Tim Robles, the co-owner/general manager for Lake Area Adventures, a locally owned family event center in Lake Charles, joins hosts Brady and Jillian on Louisiana’s Playground to discuss the many offerings LAA has for the family to take part in. From climbing walls and the airpark, to the restaurant, aquatic center and gamers lounge, there is something for everyone at Lake Area Adventures!  Find more information on where to eat, things to do, and events happening this weekend at VisitLakeCharles.org.    Make a stop at 1910 for a taste of locally sourced ingredients prepar ..read more

Guest Garrett Manuel, the co-owner and event coordinator for CYPHACON, Southwest Louisiana’s Premier Pop Culture Convention, joins hosts Brady and Jillian on Louisiana’s Playground to discuss CYPHACON’s many offerings as the event enters its 14th year. It’s a weekend filled with celebrities, musicians, vendors, video and board gaming, 120 hours of unique programming, fan groups, cosplay contest, charity auction, pub crawl and so much more!  Find more information on where to eat, things to do, and events happening this weekend at VisitLakeCharles.org.    Make a stop at Blazin’ H ..read more

Southwest Louisiana’s Mardi Gras celebrations are nearly upon us as Brady and Jillian discuss all the upcoming events tied around Louisiana's most unique holiday on this special episode of Louisiana’s Playground. Events start on Feb. 8 and run through Mardi Gras Day on Feb. 13. Learn more about Mardi Gras and its schedule of events by visiting swlamardigras.com. Find more information on where to eat, things to do, and events happening this weekend at VisitLakeCharles.org. Keep up with hosts Brady Renard on Twitter, @RenardSports and Jillian Corder on Facebook, @JillianCorderKPLC.  ..read more

Guest Leo Colquitt, a member of the Krewe of Omega, a Mardi Gras Krewe in Lake Charles, joins hosts Brady and Jillian on Louisiana’s Playground to discuss the Mardi Gras experience in Lake Charles from his Krewe’s perspective. Krewe of Omega is made up of members from the Rho Chi chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and is the only Krewe in SWLA to hold its own parade. Colquitt highlights the parade plus other notable traditions of Lake Charles Mardi Gras.  Find more information on where to eat, things to do, and events happening this weekend at VisitLakeCharles.org.    Make a s ..read more

Guest Gena Millslagle, the Captain of Krewe du Sauvage, a Mardi Gras Krewe in Lake Charles, joins hosts Brady and Jillian on Louisiana’s Playground to discuss the Mardi Gras experience in Lake Charles from the Krewe’s perspective. She details Lake Charles traditions, the lavish Mardi Gras balls put on by the Krewes and what’s it like to prepare for a multi-hour parade.  Find more information on where to eat, things to do, and events happening this weekend at VisitLakeCharles.org.    Make a stop at Pujo Street Cafe in downtown Lake Charles for an eclectic taste of Louisiana food ..read more