Directed by Ole Christian Madsen, the fact-based film focuses on two resistance fighters during World War II.  The two lead characters, assassins for the resistance against Nazi occupation, increasingly question the agenda of those giving orders.  Notable for its dark tone, visually and thematically, the 130-minute film is a long, honest look at the human response to war time, when “heroes” may not be good and villains may have that spark of humanity.  Parents are advised that the film depicts much violence and contains strong language.

Dr. Thomas Laehn, political theorist and Assistant Professor of Government at McNeese State University, will moderate the discussion afterward.  Free drinks and popcorn will be served!

For more information, call Corliss Badeaux, secretary of the Council for International Concerns, at 475-5310.

National Tourism Week public events kick off with Children’s Day, Saturday, May 5, in the Welcome Center lobby from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Free pizza, coffee and dessert will be available, and a variety of games and exhibits will be displayed to call attention to the great things for families to see and do in Southwest Louisiana. Gumbeaux Gator will be on hand to welcome everyone.

Tuesday, May 8, showcases restaurants in the area with Restaurant Day, offering visitors and locals a chance to sample some of the best cuisine in Southwest Louisiana.  Due to high demand, the event, made possible by the generous support of the area restaurants, is open to the public from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Lake Charles Civic Center Exhibition Hall.

Wednesday, May 9, there will be hospitality treaning seminars at the Lake Charles Civic Center.

Friday, May 10 is also Volunteer Day from 1-3 p.m. Lake Area volunteers are invited to join staff at the bureau, as they thank them for their valuable contributions to the community.

The public is invited to visit the welcome center to enjoy the festivities. As part of the celebration, the bureau will serve refreshments all week in the lobby of the welcome center. Every 100th visitor will receive a special gift. The center is open from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on weekends.

For more information, contact the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention and Visitors Bureau at (337) 436-9588 or visitwww.visitlakecharles.org/tourismweek. To learn more about the bureau’s social media programs, log on towww.visitlakecharles.org/social.

Playing the bumbling but always-gets-his-man hero Bullshot Crummond is former McNeese student Jeremy Neal. The dastardly evil duo Otto and Lenya von Brunno — the cause of all the hilarious mayhem in the play — are played by McNeese alumni Clay Hebert and Shauna Temple. Rosemary Fenton, the kindhearted but not-too-bright daughter of famous inventor Professor Fenton, is played by Stacy Solak.

The production is led by actor-director Greg Stratton of the McNeese State University mass communication faculty. Carla Cormier is the assistant director.

This charming and delightful play is a clever story that teaches us it pays to be kind to everyone, including frogs!

Performances will be held at the Central School Arts & Humanities Center. For more information, contact the theatre at (337) 433-7323 or visit the website at www.childrenstheatre.cc

Woods was drawn to art at an early age. In the 4th grade, he attended art classes for gifted children at a college inMichigan, where he was born. Later, his family moved toIowa,Louisianawhere he attended middle and high school. Although he had no further training, he surrounded himself with learning and researching art. After serving in the Navy, he returned home and his interest in art was reignited. Woods said, “I love to capture movement, motion, color, depth and atmosphere through the poetry of paint and art media. The excitement is in seeing the piece evolve as I push forward to create something that didn’t exist before.” “Poetry of Color” will hang through July 21.

Historic City Hall is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Admission is free, but donations are gladly accepted.  For more information, please call 491-9147 or visitwww.cityoflakecharles.com.

Woods was drawn to art at an early age. In the 4th grade, he attended art classes for gifted children at a college inMichigan, where he was born. Later, his family moved toIowa,Louisianawhere he attended middle and high school. Although he had no further training, he surrounded himself with learning and researching art. After serving in the Navy, he returned home and his interest in art was reignited. Woods said, “I love to capture movement, motion, color, depth and atmosphere through the poetry of paint and art media. The excitement is in seeing the piece evolve as I push forward to create something that didn’t exist before.” “Poetry of Color” will hang through July 21.

Historic City Hall is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Admission is free, but donations are gladly accepted.  For more information, please call 491-9147 or visit www.cityoflakecharles.com.