A festive benefit evening at The Heathman Lodge features a lip-sync competition with local personalities, a silent auction, raffles, and a short live auction. As the largest fundraiser of the year, it supports ongoing service projects that uplift the community. Tickets are $125 per person and are selling quickly. Sponsorships are available, and donations of items, gift baskets, experiences, or services for the auctions are welcome.
Magenta Theater presents Shelley Tateâs 90-minute play âGumbo,â showing at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays from Nov. 6-15, with 2 p.m. matinees on Sundays. From bayou kitchens to front porches, this play celebrates the heart, humor and resilience of Louisianaâs women. Tickets are $15. Buy tickets at magentatheater.com/gumbo.