Author: Alyssa Schiaffino

40th Anniversary Book Celebrates Festival International

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 300,000 attendees.   2026 marks the 40th anniversary of the Festival International de Louisiane. To honor…

Why Was the Xactci Dance Forbidden? The Story of Its Revival

Once labeled as The Devil Dance, the Xactci Dance has returned. But why now? Citizens of the Canneci Tinné Tribe of the Louisiana Apache, based in Lafayette and St. Martin parishes, presented the once-forbidden Xactci Dance for the first time…

After 160 Years, Louisiana Apache Ritual Dance Returns

OPELOUSAS, La (press release) – Citizens of the Canneci Tinné Tribe of the Louisiana Apache will present the Xactci Dance on Saturday, Nov. 22, during National American Indian Heritage Month. The Canneci Tinné Apache Tribe has lived in Louisiana since…

Candlelight Brings Christmas Carols to Lafayette

LAFAYETTE, La (press release)  – Candlelight, a series of live concerts presented by Fever, brings Christmas carols to Lafayette with its "Christmas Carols on Strings" performance, featuring thousands of candles in the Petroleum Club of Lafayette and holiday melodies performed…