ABBEVILLE, La (press release) – The City of Abbeville announced that its annual Abbeville Christmas Stroll is rescheduled to Thursday, Dec. 11, due to the weather. As part of the reschedule, the Tree Lighting Ceremony originally planned for Dec. 4…
LAKE CHARLES, La (press release) — Grammy Winner David Phelps will bring his festive "One Wintry Night Tour" to the South Lake Theater on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. The one-night only tour in Lake Charles features Christmas classics…
LAFAYETTE, LA – LARC's Acadian Village has its 45th annual Christmas festival fundraiser, Noel Acadien au Village, Dec. 1 - 23. Organizers of the event share that proceeds from the Christmas festival fundraiser benefit those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.…
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…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Lafayette Travel released the latest episode of its original video series "Gumbo People," featuring Erica Fox, the curator and story keeper behind Maison Creole de Freetown, Lafayette’s African American history museum. "My passion comes from…
Whether we go to a concert at a big stadium or catch a show at a local venue, we are going for a good time. To enjoy the music. To see our favorite band. To be in the moment. I…
In workshops across South Louisiana, local craftsmen are shaping cypress and spruce into musical instruments that ensure the distinctive sound of Cajun music lives on. These instruments aren’t merely tools for making sound—they’re vessels of culture, each one representing hundreds…
Every couple has their unique style and preferences, so it’s no surprise that not every wedding venue is the perfect fit. We’ve curated a selection of options, however, that are sure to please with spaces from rustic to modern and…
Traveling to Grand Isle at the bottom of Louisiana sometimes feels like heading to the ends of the earth. And that’s its major draw. This barrier island facing the Gulf attracts thousands of visitors each year for its remote location…
Louisiana’s musical landscape is extraordinarily rich and varied, and has been since the beginning: the land between the Pearl River and the Sabine has long been de la terre fertile (”fertile ground”) for the growth of a variety of rich…
When the Christmas lights are still twinkling and Twelfth Night rolls in to crown Carnival season, sports fans enjoy that golden overlap of holidays and high-stakes football. The Midori Transfusion cocktail is festive enough for a holiday toast yet fiery…
Karlos Knott, co-owner, chef and president (though he doesn’t really go by that last title) of Bayou Teche Brewing and Cajun Saucer pizza in Arnaudville, spends his work days and nights thinking about and making beer and pizza. What does…
According to the Lafayette Music Census conducted in 2024, the economic activity of Lafayette’s music sector generates $13.2 million annually in income, with 32% of survey respondents’ annual income coming from music. That may sound impressive — and it is…
Early in their marriage, Marc and Haylei Smith were on the…
Youngsville The Latin-owned brunch and coffee brand Bistrology (founded in Miramar Beach, Florida) is opening soon in Youngsville featuring its signature over-the-top theatrical coffee service, vibrant Latin-fusion cuisine and a jungle-inspired setting and patio. Also in Youngsville is the recently…
Here is a bit of culinary wisdom compliments of an Acadiana kitchen master. “Without gravy, rice is just a grain,” according to Laura’s II Next Generation owner, Madonna Broussard. If anyone wants to argue against that notion, then they should…
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Having practiced dentistry for 28 years, Dr. Natalie B Brasseaux has owned and managed Natalie Brasseaux, DDS for seventeen of those years. While a family-based practice, Dr. Brasseaux jokes that she is either a friend of, a classmate of, or…
Born and reared in Abbeville, Louisiana, Julie DesOrmeaux Rosenzweig practices law in Lafayette, focusing on estate planning for growing families, including wills, trusts, successions, powers of attorney, guardianship designations, special needs planning, and long-term care planning from her office in…
Raised in rural Louisiana, Nadia de la Houssaye is a nationally recognized leader in digital health and telemedicine. A partner and co-leader of Jones Walker LLP’s Healthcare Industry Team, she combines a passion for virtual care with more than 30…
Dyan is the owner and operator of Schnaars Law Firm and practices primarily in family law. Dyan is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, Lafayette Parish Bar Association, and the Past President of the Paula K. Woodruff Family…
As founder and co-owner of Serenity MedAesthetics, Christy McDonald Lenahan was able to grow a small startup into a thriving medical spa serving more than 1,800 clients across Acadiana. For Christy, aesthetics is about more than appearance; it’s about wellness,…
A passionate entrepreneur, community advocate, and proud Cajun woman, Lauren Suire is the owner of LA Hope Properties, a growing real estate investment company, and the co-owner of The Cajun Table, a Lafayette restaurant known for authentic Cajun cuisine. Dedicated…
An unapologetically proud Southern woman, Mary Hays, with Geaux Run by Fleet Feet, is an avid sponsor of philosophic entities. Having lived amongst impoverished cultures around the world, including West Africa, Mary has experienced the very poor and the very…
Giving gifts to all the unique people in your life can be an overwhelming task. Get inspired by our top holiday gift picks sure to suit every taste. Green Tourmaline Ring With Diamond Halo Dianna Rae Jewelry 500 Settlers Trace,…
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…
LAKE CHARLES, La (press release) — This year, the City of Lake Charles will add a new Christmas Walking Parade to its annual Light Up The Lake celebration at the Lake…
RAYNE, La (press release) — The Acadia Parish Tourism Office nominated the City of Rayne to participate in the nationwide contest "America’s Favorite Small Towns," presented by Parade magazine and…
Ready to celebrate the holidays? As November ends, a range of holiday events in Lake Charles leads up to December. Enjoy the full guide below on everything holiday-related. "The Nutcracker" at Lake Area Ballet Theatre This season, the Lake Area…
Lafayette, La (press release) – This year, "The Creole Nutcracker" returns Saturday, Dec. 20, at 7 p.m. at the Heymann Performing Arts Center. "The Creole Nutcracker," presented by Heritage Parc, blends Louisiana culture with the classic story of "The Nutcracker"…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) — The Lafayette Ballet Theatre will celebrate the 25th anniversary of "The Nutcracker" with its performances on Saturday, Dec. 13, and Sunday, Dec. 14. Founded in 1982, the Lafayette Ballet Theatre is Acadiana’s only professional classical…
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…
This year, “Taste Louisiana in NYC” brought the diverse flavors of Louisiana to Chelsea Market in New York City, featuring dishes from 11 renowned Louisiana chefs. Taste Louisiana is a collaborative effort of the Louisiana Travel Association and the Louisiana…
LULING, La (press release) – "Menopause The Musical 2" comes to Luling at the Lafon Performing Arts Center for one performance only on Nov. 20. "Menopause The Musical 2" is the sequel to the international show "Menopause The Musical," a…
NEW YORK, NY (press release) – Local Grammy Award-winning artist Wayne Toups, sponsored by Acadia Parish Tourism, performed at “Taste Louisiana in New York City” on Oct. 28 at Chelsea Market. The event included food from 11 Louisiana Chefs in…
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…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Lafayette Travel released the fourth episode of its original video series "Gumbo People," which highlights the artists, culture bearers and professionals who help shape the parish’s cultural identity. The newest episode spotlights Ben Pierce, a Lafayette-based…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – The 15th annual Southern Screen Festival will be presented in Downtown Lafayette, Louisiana Nov. 13-16. Festival Highlights include educational session: "Film + Brand: How Entertainment Can Advance The World with Elliot Kotek (The Nation of…
The Top Doctors listing will have over 300 listings in 50 Categories who were nominated by their peers in a survey process by Castle and Connolly Medical LTD. In addition to being direct mailed to homes and businesses, this issue…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Actor Roger Guenveur Smith returns to Lafayette with a new solo performance: "In Honor of Jean-Michel Basquiat." The play is a tribute to the acclaimed neo-expressionist painter whose career skyrocketed in the 1980's, and whose…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Lafayette Travel President & CEO Ben Berthelot has been appointed Chair of the Southeast Tourism Society’s (STS) Executive Committee, making him the principal volunteer leader for the organization that represents the tourism industry across 13…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – EatLafayette announced the return of Acadiana Eats Festival IV, set for Saturday, Nov. 1, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at West Village in Scott. This free, family-friendly festival will highlight some of Acadiana’s best…
NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana Life and Acadiana Profile, two Renaissance Publishing titles, earned a combined 17 awards at the 2025 International Regional Magazine Awards (IRMA). These honors recognize excellence in journalism for content produced in 2024. Each year, IRMA’s prestigious awards…
I’m always excited when we get that first cool snap in the weather, usually in late October. Though our fall is short and inconsistent, it’s still much anticipated. Moods usually lighten because the heat isn’t as oppressive, and we feel…
Editor’s note: At the time of publication, we were not aware of the Lafayette location of SoLou closing. SoLou in Baton Rouge, however, is open. Famed food personality Julia Child once said, “People who love to eat are always the…
The greatest Boudin ever made can be found in the heart of Acadiana, in a cross section of towns vying for pork supremacy defined by extravagant self-appointed monikers that belie a deep cultural pride. Jennings, LA, calls itself the “Boudin…
On any given year, Louisiana’s blessed with a rich tapestry of culture, filled with both popular and classical concerts, lively dance and theater and vibrant visual art. This fall, South Louisiana adds to that repertoire, reaching into the past and…
It’s been said that “Happiness is a hot piece of boudin.” In South Louisiana, roadside stops and meat markets are distinguished by their boudin — whose is hottest, whose casing is tougher, whose rice and meat mixture has the best…
For three years, Lulu David worked on the design of her new home in Youngsville’s Sugar Mill Pond neighborhood. Owner of Lulu David Real Estate Co., the seasoned Realtor had a clear vision. “From the beginning, we wanted the house…
Mémère (“Grandma”) ran a kitchen that in many ways straddled two different eras: sometimes, arriving at her house for le dîner de dimanche (“the Sunday lunch”) that followed morning mass, the deep, almost palpable aroma of strong coffee that seized…