# Event Details - **Event Name**: Back in Session: A Grand Re-Opening - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Celebrate the return of one of Southwest Louisiana's most beloved performance spaces with an evening of art, music, history, and community.About this EventAfter years of anticipation, the historic Ben Mount Auditorium is ready to welcome our community back.Join the City of Lake Charles and the Arts & Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana as we celebrate the grand re-opening of the historic Ben Mount Theatre—a cornerstone of our region's creative community.For one evening, Central School transforms into a celebration of Southwest Louisiana's past, present, and future through live performances, visual art, interactive experiences, and the artists who continue to shape our cultural landscape.The celebration is free and open to the public beginning at 6:00 PM. For those looking to make the evening even more memorable, a limited number of VIP tickets are available, offering early access to an exclusive cocktail hour, welcome champagne, premier seating, and a commemorative gift crafted from the theatre's original curtains.Whether you've spent years inside these walls or this is your first visit, you're invited to help us celebrate the beginning of a new chapter.Proceeds from VIP ticket sales will be shared between the Arts & Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana and the continued revitalization of Central School Arts & Humanities Center, helping preserve this historic landmark and support the future of arts and culture in our community.Agenda?: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PMVIP Cocktail Hour catered by Area 337?: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PMPast, Present, and Future Program?: 07:00 AM - 09:00 PMCommunity Celebration - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lake-charles/back-in-session-a-grand-re-opening/100001994093869443 - **Event Categories**: art, theatre, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 4 hours - Location: Arts and Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 150, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Lake Charles - **state**: LA - **country**: United States - **location**: Arts and Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana - **lat**: 30.2263771 - **long**: -93.2090822 - **full address**: Arts and Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana, 809 Kirby Street, Lake Charles, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Back in Session: A Grand Re-Opening - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/c96a8d6225b0e341c77aa19b9550a2e0ac3c83813b2d44a25402cc70991b981e-rimg-w1200-h1500-dc132040-gmir.jpg?v=1784168343 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Back in Session: A Grand Re-Opening being held? - **A:** Back in Session: A Grand Re-Opening takes place on Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Arts and Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana, 809 Kirby Street, Lake Charles, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Back in Session: A Grand Re-Opening? - **A:** Back in Session: A Grand Re-Opening is organized by Arts and Humanities Council of SWLA. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Back in Session: A Grand Re-Opening is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lake Charles, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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