Good morning, Lake Charles.

The Lake Charles Symphony Orchestra will end its 67th season with a special concert when BonaVox, a group of professional singers from Southwest Louisiana, performs Lux Aeterna by Morten Lauridsen & shows Ritual Fire Dance and The Grand Canyon Suite.

The event will be held Saturday, May 3 at 6:00 p.m. at Tritico Theatre in Shearman Fine Arts Annex.

The Lake Charles Symphony is hosting Bingo de Mayo on Sunday, May 4th at 2:00 p.m. at Treasures of Marilyn's with bingo, live music, a nacho bar, drinks and prizes; each ticket supports LCSO programs — the fundraiser offers a fun-filled afternoon for all.

Grateful Dave’s Foundation hosted Earth Fest on Friday with a kick-off party from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. for a $15 entry fee—today the free main festival will feature local bands playing from 2 p.m. until midnight on the 700 block of Ryan Street—to boost environmental awareness.

Louisiana lawmakers are proposing House Bill 420 to dissolve the Independent Party—shifting about 149,464 voters to a no party registration so they can vote in next April's closed primaries.

Early voting for the May 3 election begins today and runs through April 26 across Southwest Louisiana.

Voters can cast ballots from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.—except on April 20—at voter registrar offices and other designated sites in Calcasieu Parish, and absentee ballot requests are due by Tuesday, April 29.

Dolly Run 5K for Reading

1:00 PM – 4:59 PM — 815 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA — Registration required — Run or walk a picturesque 3.1-mile course in downtown Lake Charles to promote literacy.

Rollin’ on the River Car Show

9 AM – 2 PM — Sam Houston Jones State Park — Free entry — Experience a showcase of cars, trucks, and motorcycles while enjoying food trucks and exciting raffles.

Riley Green Concert

7-11 p.m. — Lake Charles Event Center — From $118+ — Enjoy a night of country music with Riley Green at a local venue.

Princess Day

— Time Range — Almosta Ranch LLC — $40 entry — Experience a magical day filled with princess-themed fun for all ages.