Author: Admin Staff - Sean Bova

New Moncus Park Farmers Market Pavilion and b1BANK Backyard

Lafayette, La. (press release) – On April 17, Moncus Park celebrated the ribbon-cutting of the Paul A. Doerle Sr. Farmers Market Pavilion and the b1BANK Backyard. "This ribbon cutting is a milestone years in the making, and it would not…

Free One Acadiana Elections Hub Launched for May Election

LAFAYETTE, La. (press release) – One Acadiana (1A) has officially launched its 2026 Elections Hub, a free online resource to help voters navigate the election on May 16th. One Acadiana’s 2026 Elections Hub features key election dates, information on Louisiana’s…

BeauBassin Farm & Gardens Open House & Ribbon-Cutting

Sunset, La. (press release) – BeauBassin Farm & Gardens hosted its open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, April 10, welcoming community leaders, industry professionals, media partners and guests from across Acadiana. What is BeauBassin? BeauBassin Farm & Gardens is…

New EatLafayette App for Lafayette Parish Dining Scene

LAFAYETTE, La. (press release) — Lafayette Travel officially launched the EatLafayette app on April 8 during its membership luncheon, where tourism and hospitality industry partners gathered for the announcement. The new EatLafayette app is designed to help locals and visitors discover,…

Downtown Lafayette Events in April

DOWNTOWN LAFAYETTE, La. – Downtown Lafayette offers a range of events this month, with three major events happening just this weekend. Now is the time to soak up the sun, eat crawfish and enjoy music before the summer heat arrives.…

The Big Draft Flag Football Experience at Cajun Field

Lafayette, La. (press release) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana will host the Big Draft Flag Football Experience at Cajun Field on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Organizers share that the Big Draft Flag Football…

Editor's Note: Camp Life is the Best Life

For as much as many of us might moan and groan about how hot and humid the summers can get here in Louisiana, we sure end up outside a lot. Not necessarily like folks in other places. We aren’t hiking…

Meet the 2026 Acadiana Trailblazers

DANIEL BAROUSSE Daniel Barousse was five years into working what he thought was his dream job. An avid skateboarder, he was working as a sales rep for a major skateboard brand. It was 2015 and he was sitting on a…

Insomnia Cookies, Café Nunu & More Around Acadiana

  Lafayette Insomnia Cookies, known for its late-night service (until 1 a.m.) and made-to-order cookies, is opening downtown in the former DBR space. A new dog-friendly 12,000-square-foot indoor-outdoor beer garden or “ice house” venue is underway in Lafayette’s expanding Bluebird…

The Road to Jennings, Louisiana

Like many of Louisiana’s southwest cities, Jennings sprouted as a railroad depot in the late 1800's, later buoyed by oil exploration and agriculture. Today, the town off Interstate 10 between Lafayette and Lake Charles attracts visitors for its crawfish tours,…

Amy Thomasson Transforms Her Krotz Springs Home

Amy Thomasson's home was built in Krotz Spring in 2002. When she was ready for a refresh, she called Sara Vincent of Sara Vincent Designs, whom she had been following on Instagram for years after a…

Taco Sisters in Lafayette's Golden Glow Juice Recipe

For Lynn Jenkins, co-owner and creative director of Taco Sisters in Lafayette, food has always been a love language. Her early influences were Martha Stewart, whose culinary and homemaking creativity felt “both elevated and attainable,” and later, Julia Child and…

Santa Picanha Brings Southern Brazil to Lafayette

Lafayette chef and restaurateur Gustavo Rosenstengel has a passion that was born in southern Brazil. The pull of wood, fire, smoke and meat drove him to open Santa Picanha in Lafayette’s downtown in January. The restaurant’s menu is Rosenstengel’s homage…

How Our French Has Built a Modern Lexicon

Langage (“language”) — whether spoken, written, signed, or merely thought — permeates every aspect of our daily lives.  But while the course of an ordinary day brings us into contact with many hundreds of unique words, it is only very…

Moncus Park: Then and Now

There’s no denying the impact that Moncus Park has had on the Lafayette community since it officially opened on January 1, 2022. In just over four years, the park has become a Lafayette staple. From Movies at Moncus, to the…

Shucks' Spring Fling Cocktail Recipe

Now celebrating its first anniversary, the long-awaited Shucks Louisiana Seafood House in Lake Charles emulates the spirit of the original Shucks in Abbeville. Opened in 1995, the iconic Abbeville landmark has been beloved for its fresh local oysters, Gulf seafood…

Cajun Coral to Reduce Erosion in South Lafourche

GOLDEN MEADOW, La. (press release) – The South Lafourche Levee District is partnering with Shell to implement a new approach to levee protection, Cajun Coral, at Second Turn in Golden Meadow, to strengthen long-term coastal resilience. In partnership with Natrx,…

Louisiana Music Museum $10M Goal

LAFAYETTE, La – The Louisiana Music Museum is a program and property of Acadiana Center for the Arts (AcA), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation with the mission of “Fostering Art and Culture in Acadiana.” The project will serve as an expansion…

Lafayette Coffee Festival: What To Expect

LAFAYETTE, La. – The 2026 Lafayette Coffee Festival takes place Saturday, March 28, at the McElligott Club at ULL football stadium. In 2025, the inaugural Lafayette Coffee Festival took place in Downtown Lafayette. However, this year, festival organizer and co-founder…

City of Scott Proclaimed World Down Syndrome Day with DSAA

At its March council meeting, the City of Scott proclaimed World Down Syndrome Day, formally recognizing the day and aligning Scott with the global celebration.  The mayor of Scott, Jan-Scott Richard, invited the Down Syndrome Association of Acadiana (DSAA) to…

Lafayette Musician Launches Free Monthly Zydeco Jam

ARNAUDVILLE, La. (press release) – Monthly Zydeco Jam sessions launch in Arnaudville Saturday, March 21, at NUNU Arts & Culture Collective and will happen every third Saturday with free admission. Zydeco Izreal, born Israel Chaisson, an 18-year-old musician from Lafayette, seeks…

Patent Extension for UL Lafayette Professors' Invention

LAFAYETTE, La. (press release) — UL Lafayette professors Dr. Charles Taylor, an expert in biomedical engineering and cardiovascular modeling, and Dr. Jacob King, a Professor of Practice in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, invented the patented Electrocardiography Triggered Piston Pump.…

Acadian Memorial Heritage Festival + St. Martin Parish Commercial

ST. MARTINVILLE, La. – The Acadian Memorial Heritage Festival takes place March 20-21 at the Acadian Memorial in St. Martinville, showcasing Acadian history, culture, music and traditions. The free, family-friendly festival is on Bayou Teche at S. New Market St.…

Spring Events at Terrebonne Parish Library

HOUMA, La – Spring events at Terrebonne Parish Library range from the weekly Downtown Houma Makers Market on Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the main library to the all-day Spring Scavenger Hunt on March 31 at…

Hondo Rodeo Fest Brings Creed, Cody Johnson and More

NEW ORLEANS (press release) - The Hondo Rodeo Fest makes its New Orleans debut at the Caesars Superdome April 10-12. Featuring a mix of country music’s biggest names, in addition to some of the most iconic rock bands of all…

Flamenco Vivo 3-Day Schedule in Lafayette

LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – The Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, an American flamenco dance company, brings its floor-shaking dance and music to the Heymann Center at 7:30 p.m. on March 10. Tickets are available at heymanncenter.com. Organizers share that, for…

2k+ New Jobs: 2025 Results of One Acadiana Impact Plan

LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – One Acadiana released its 2025 annual report, Impact Report: Dedication in Action, highlighting a year of measurable progress and organizational impact across economic development, regional advocacy, workforce and talent development, and community engagement. Marking the…

50+ Free Moncus Park Spring Events and Programs

LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Nearly 60 free Moncus Park spring events and programs kick off this month across its 100 acres in the heart of Lafayette. As a nonprofit park conservancy, it continues to serve as a vibrant civic…

Rayne Named National Finalist for Favorite Small Towns Contest

RAYNE, La – In 2025, 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 travel platform Steller. On March 1, the national finalists were revealed,…

Rayne Now #3: 1 Day Left for Favorite Small Towns Voting

RAYNE, La – Just a couple of days ago, Rayne ranked #4 on the leaderboard for the nationwide contest America’s Favorite Small Towns, presented by Parade magazine and travel platform Steller. Rayne was behind Grand Junction, Colo. (#3); East Aurora,…

New Exhibit Added to Central School Arts & Humanities Center

LAKE CHARLES, La (press release) – The Central School Arts & Humanities Center announced the opening of a new exhibit, "John James Audubon: From Wilderness to Masterpiece," marking the first installation in a new rotating series of local art exhibitions…

"Divas of Soul" by CeCe Teneal at Lafon Performing Arts Center

LULING, La (press release) – “Divas of Soul," featuring the iconic music of Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houston, will hit the Lafon Performing Arts stage with award-winning vocalist CeCe Teneal. “Divas of Soul" will feature renditions of beloved songs by…

2026 Festival International de Louisiane Lineup Announced

LAFAYETTE, La – Festival International de Louisiane announced its 2026 music lineup ahead of its March 1 Premiere Party at Warehouse 535. Festival Updates/Highlights 2026 marks the 40th anniversary of Festival International. To celebrate, Herman Mhire, the founding board president, wrote…

Lafayette to Host Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships

LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Lafayette Parish will welcome the nation’s top young distance runners in December 2026 as USA Track & Field (USATF) selects Moncus Park as the host site for the 2026 USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country…

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana Launches The Big Draft

LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana, a youth mentoring organization, will launch the Big Draft, an annual volunteer recruitment campaign designed to inspire more adults—particularly men and men of color—to step up as Bigs (mentors).…

Second Annual Lafayette Coffee Festival Moves to ULL

LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – The second annual Lafayette Coffee Festival takes place Saturday, March 28. The venue for the festival is at the McElligott Club at ULL football stadium instead of Downtown Lafayette like last year. “We needed more…

Acadiana Now Home to Two Budweiser Clydesdales

LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – The Lafayette Police Department welcomed two Budweiser Clydesdales to its Mounted Patrol Unit with help from Schilling Distributing, a locally-owned alcohol distributor that's served the Acadiana area since…

New Lafayette Dunkin' Next Generation Location Coming Soon

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 Parish Mardi Gras Week Events

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…

40th Festival International Events + Passes On Sale Now

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…