Lafayette, La. – Lafayette was nominated for Best Place to Visit for Fall in USA Today's 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards. Lafayette is up against 20 places nationally for the title of Best Place to Visit for Fall, all of…
LAFAYETTE, La. – Modern Jazz Movement, a Louisiana Jazz collaborative, will provide an exclusive concert at the Lafayette Regional Airport. The performance will take place on Thursday, Aug. 20, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Lafayette Regional Airport terminal…
RAYNE, La. (press release) — Rayne will celebrate its second annual Acadian Day Celebration with rich heritage, traditions and the enduring spirit of the Acadian people on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 9 a.m. t0 1 p.m. at the historic Bernard…
One thing we all do is eat. And, while I can't speak for everyone, I will say most people I know – myself included – get especially excited to know what's going on in the local food scene. Whether it's…
CARENCRO, La. (press release) – Walk-On's in Carencro celebrated its grand opening on Monday, July 20. The Carencro location at 3520 NE Evangeline Thwy. is the 10th location operated by the hospitality company for Walk-On's Bistreaux, Ten Eight Concepts. According…
LAFAYETTE, La. (press release) – Louisiana musicians Zydeco Izreal (Israel Chaisson) and Brayden Janice have formed Le Nouveau Zydeco, an acoustic band dedicated to preserving and celebrating traditional Louisiana Creole music, particularly La-La music, the precursor to modern Zydeco. Rooted…
In this issue, we focus on homes. We highlight a beautiful home, take a peek at some of the best neighborhoods in Acadiana and explore mini renovations that can take your home to the next level. I love the idea…
In South Louisiana, home is never just a place to sleep. It is where the boucherie happens, where generations gather around a table that has been passed down for a century, where the porch is as lived-in as the living…
Broussard’s Cypress Meadows | Best Neighborhood for Professionals and Families Once a serene rural outpost framed by sugarcane fields, Broussard has emerged as one of the most desirable places to live in Acadiana. Founded as a town in 1884 and…
As we arrive at the 10-year anniversary of the historic 2016 floods, one word is consistently used to describe Acadiana’s response to the devastating, no-name storm: resilient. “Everyone’s flood story is going to be different,” explained Avery Davidson, co-host of…
Edward Abbey (*1927-†1989), author and noted defender of America’s wilderness, once wrote that “the indoor life is the next best thing to premature burial.” As denizens of the twenty-first century, most of us spend the great majority of our time…
Chef Eric McCree is making a name for himself as a savory chef — a path he did not expect. McCree, 27, initially trained to be a pastry chef. However, as the chef at Augustine in Lake Charles, he now…
Cajun rhythms, expertly crafted cocktails and genuine hospitality converge at Naq’s N Duson, one of Acadiana’s most enticing new no-frills destinations. Since opening in 2025, Naq’s has quickly earned acclaim for its Cajun and zydeco weekend brunch, generous plate lunches,…
Acadiana’s Gueydan began with an entrepreneurial Frenchmen. Jean-Pierre Gueydan arrived in New Orleans in the mid-19th century and later moved to Abbeville to start a business. In 1896, he purchased 40,000 acres of marshland in Vermilion Parish to grow rice.…
Lake Charles For a riveting distraction during the height of hurricane season, "Should the Waters Take Us" ($30 hardcover), the debut novel by Lake Charles native Stephanie Soileau, is a literary triumph that reaches across 400 years in a sweeping…
Wonderful food, memorable service, all held together by a phenomenal restaurant family. Those are words that can describe the essence of a restaurant based in Acadia Parish that has visitors traveling from near and far to enjoy traditional Louisiana cuisine…
Beginning her design career as a commercial project manager and Interior Designer for CC’s Coffee, Stacey Arceneaux of S. Clare Design, LLC has been designing and overseeing projects in Texas and Louisiana since 2000. After moving to Lafayette & getting…
For more than a decade, Lulu David has built her real estate career around understanding what makes a home stand apart. As founder of Lulu David Real Estate Co., she brings a thoughtful, strategic approach to positioning properties and representing…
April Guillory Design creates personalized homes through a balance of creativity and expertise. From construction planning to furnishings, the firm translates ideas into clear decisions, detailed documentation, and precisely executed spaces. Located in River Ranch, the studio and retail shop…
What began as a desire to know the construction process while self-contracting his personal home led Walter Arceneaux to take a construction class. After enjoying the building process, he also learned to install wood flooring and a little about countertop…
This week, August begins, which means summer is almost over. Though the summer heat here lasts well beyond what most other places consider summer months, this season brings annual festivals you can't get in the fall or spring. Make the…
LAKE CHARLES, La. (press release) – One of the world’s most celebrated fashion houses, Christian Dior, drew inspiration from an artist from Lake Charles for the Fall/Winter 2026-2027 haute couture collection. Designing for the upcoming collection is Creative Director Jonathan…
Fresh vegetables are abundant in these long summer days. Fortunately, so are recipes for them.
LAFAYETTE, La. – This Saturday marks exactly five months until Christmas. We're closer to 2027 than we are to the start of 2026, which feels unbelievable. Whether you need a moment to let that soak in or you've already been…
On Wednesday, July 15, over 775 people gathered at the Cajundome and Convention Center for the 20th Annual Taste of Acadiana presented by Hancock Whitney and the Acadiana Apartment Association. I was one of the hundreds of people gathered with…
LAFAYETTE, La. (press release) – “Ms. Warbucks,” an original, locally written and produced musical, returns for a second run at Cité des Arts in Downtown Lafayette, August 6-9 and 14-16. Hospice worker and…
On July 1, Antoni's in Lafayette celebrated the unveiling of a new Robert Dafford mural in the Italian café's Blu Room. Members of the Oil Center Association were invited for the…
LAFAYETTE, La. (press release) - Acadiana Center for the Arts (AcA) will host the debut of “Swell: In Concert,” a musical-in-the-making that organizers say offers a peek behind the curtain of a Broadway-style musical. “Swell” tells the story of a…
EUNICE, La. – "Where Lies the Truth," a novel by Eunice native and Lafayette lawyer Troy Allen Broussard, is set in Acadiana, "where Cajun, Creole and Anglo-Saxon cultures both…
RAYNE, La. (press release) – The Rayne Historic Preservation Commission invited the public to celebrate Independence Day with the unveiling of "United In Service," the newest Robert Dafford mural, on Saturday, July 4, at 10 a.m. at Rayne City Court…
LAFAYETTE, La. (press release) – Lafayette Travel, the Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission (LCVC), has re-earned the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) seal from Destinations International in recognition of its commitment to industry excellence and meeting the industry standards for…
As we move quickly into July, the Louisiana summer heat is on full display. While the thought of sun rays pouring into your skin can be a bit discomforting, this…
This July 4th, in addition to the normal Independence Day festivities, America celebrates its 250th anniversary. July 4th events in Acadiana range from large fireworks displays and full-scale festivals to local concerts and smaller community gatherings. Explore the list of…
HOUMA, La. (press release) – The Terrebonne Parish Library will host its Free Art and School Supply Swap on Saturday, July 18, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Main Library Large Meeting Room. Organizers share that this community-driven…
ABBEVILLE, La. – The Louisiana Iris Conservation Initiative (LICI) is a Louisiana non-profit corporation that was initially formed to conserve Louisiana’s native iris species while restoring populations of the giant blue iris (Iris giganticaerulea)…
One thing we all do is eat. And, while I can't speak for everyone, I will say most people I know – myself included – get especially excited to know what's going…
SCHRIEVER, La. (press release) – Thirty Terrebonne Parish students celebrated a week of hands-on learning, creativity and career exploration during a final presentation and exhibition ceremony for the Girls Who Code STEM Camp on June 12, sponsored by Chevron in…
Chances are you've heard the phrase "dot cake" multiple times in the last few weeks, probably more than you ever have in your life – and maybe even for the first time. Recently, the…
HOUMA, La. (press release) – Children and teens can enjoy free weekly snacks at participating Terrebonne Parish library branches through the Summer Snacks at the Library program, offered in partnership with Second…
ARNAUDVILLE, La. – NUNU Arts & Culture Collective offers several community events to partake in this summer. From art and music sessions to French and Spanish table conversations, and more, NUNU Arts events offer unique summer activities to enrich your…
Editor's note: On June 15, Acadia Parish Tourism shared that Parade Magazine announced Lodi, California, as the contest's overall national winner. However, Rayne finished in third place nationally during the public voting phase, earning the town a place among the contest's…
SAN FRANCISCO (press release) – Nextdoor Holdings, Inc., a neighborhood network, released its 2026 rankings of Lafayette's most affordable neighborhoods. According to Nextdoor, its service is used by more than 110 million verified neighbors to connect with those nearby. Organizers…
CROWLEY, La. (press release) – Acadia Parish Tourism and the City of Crowley will host a free community screening of "Pointe Noire," a film by Louisiana filmmaker Pat Mire. The "Pointe Noire" screening, free and open to the public, is…
Let me tell you a story about a dingo named Louie. He wasn’t really a dingo — my friend just called him that. He was actually a Chihuahua/dachshund/corgi rescue who remained a wildling until the end. You see, Louie was…
There’s nothing sadder than the sight of a pooch watching you walk out the door, keys in hand and no leash. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Acadiana offers many pet-friendly spots these days, from well-developed dog parks…
Being engulfed by water — literally — can be a blessing for Acadiana during the intense heat of deep summer that can be summoned up in southern Louisiana. Whether relief is found in the refreshing waters of lakes, rivers and…
A new dining concept, All Day, is taking over the space formerly occupied by SoLou (now prevailing in Baton Rouge). Instead of focusing on traditional formats, All Day foregoes timelines, shifting from breakfast offerings (which will be available all day)…
By day, the scent of blueberry muffins, double chocolate cranberry scones, pecan-studded cinnamon buns, freshly baked breads and boudin-stuffed croissants drifts out of Lizzie’s on Main, the new European-style bakery from pastry wiz Elizabeth “Lizzie” Hansen, prized for her intricate,…
