LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Dunkin’ announced plans to open its new locally owned and operated restaurant in Lafayette next month. Located at 3546 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy., the Lafayette Dunkin' Next Generation will feature its new, signature design. Organizers share…
LAFAYETTE, La – We're exactly one week away from Mardi Gras Day. Now is the time to celebrate if you haven't been. And if you have been, now is the time to finish strong for Fat Tuesday on Feb. 17…
LAKE CHARLES, La (press release) – Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center announced the return of Lake Area Music, an immersive exhibition celebrating the Lake Area’s rich soundscape. The Lake…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – The first in a series of free, one-day events, The Rural Economic Development Innovation Initiative (REDII) Roadshow is a hands-on learning experience meant to connect the resources, training and…
LAFAYETTE, La – This year marks the 40th Festival International de Louisiane in Downtown Lafayette. From its inception to now, Festival International de Louisiane has grown from a $150,000 budget event with 100,000 attendees to a $2.3 million event with…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – The Clifton Chenier tribute album "A Tribute to the King of Zydeco" won Best Regional Roots Music Album at the 68th Grammy Awards on Feb. 1. Joel Savoy, founder of the Louisiana-based label Valcour Records,…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, the largest full-service medical center in Acadiana, was named one of Forbes Top Hospitals 2026, the publication’s first national assessment of hospital performance. The Forbes recognition highlights hospitals that demonstrate…
LAKE CHARLES, La – From parades and mask-making to all that’s in between, February is full of Lake Charles Mardi Gras events. As we quickly approach the final two weeks leading up to Mardi Gras, we want to make sure…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – The Louisiana Travel Association (LTA) announced Lafayette Travel President & CEO Ben Berthelot as the recipient of the prestigious Marion “Butch” Fox Advocacy Award, as part of the 2026 Louey Awards, at its annual meeting…
ACADIANA, La – One Acadiana, the economic development organization serving a nine-parish region in Acadiana, will host three One Acadiana events in February: Chamber Connections, Member Meetup and Legislative Outlook. One Acadiana strives to host a dynamic program of events…
OPELOUSAS, La (press release) – The Opelousas Museum will offer workshops in visual, literary and musical arts in February and March. The workshops will use the current exhibit, "Where We Live: Opelousas Neighborhoods," as inspiration, which features the images and…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – The Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission (LCVC) announced that Lafayette will serve as host city for the 2026 Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) State Golf Championships. The LCVC shares that this continues a tradition…