OPELOUSAS, La. - Clifton Chenier, the Grammy-winning King of Zydeco, has a day named in his honor. On May 25, the Louisiana House of Representatives adopted a resolution that proclaims June 25, from 2021 through 2025, as Clifton Chenier Day.…
LAKE CHARLES, La (press release) – SOWELA and LSU of Alexandria (LSUA) have signed articulation agreements between their Business Administration programs making it easier for students to transfer credits from SOWELA to LSUA. The new agreement lasts three years with…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Acadiana Center for the Arts is proud to announce a major solo-exhibition by Louisiana-based artist Stephanie Patton. This exhibition is a mid-career survey that will look back on Patton’s artwork from 1993 to 2021,…
HOUMA, La (press release) – Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) has been selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the 2021 Best Places to Work in Healthcare, earning this title for the second year in a row. This award…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – The Hilliard Art Museum is delighted to once again be hosting an opening reception to open our summer season of exhibitions. Members and their guests are invited to join us on the plaza of…
OPELOUSAS, La. (press release) – After a 14-month absence, the Zydeco Capital Jam returns from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. June 12 at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas. Accordion legend Jeffery Broussard, of…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Chef and Owner Ryan Trahan is bringing his passion for Southern cuisine and live-fire cooking to the heart of Lafayette with his newest concept, Vestal. Opened April 23, for dinner service and happy hour, the…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS) is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its clinics on Heymann Boulevard in Lafayette and Wright Avenue in Crowley. Both of these clinics opened on April 1, 2011, when CIS…
LAKE CHARLES, La (press release) – The Chuck Fest Foundation Board of Directors have announced the 7th annual Chuck Fest, which will be held on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 in Downtown Lake Charles. This announcement comes after a one year…
NEW IBERIA, La (press release) – The Books Along the Teche Literary Festival would like to welcome all up-and-coming literary stars to participate in their Children’s Word and Picture Workshops at the Sliman Theatre and George Rodrigue Park on Saturday,…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – On Friday, March 19, 2021, Moncus Park celebrated the groundbreaking on the play elements in Phase 2 of the new park’s construction, and also announced two major gifts that made it possible. Ochsner Lafayette General…
NEW IBERIA, La (press release) – The Books Along the Teche Literary Festival will host a Cajun cocktail party featuring music by the Bunk Johnson Brazz Band and Food Network Star Chefs Cody and Samantha Carroll, on Fri., April 9,…
