LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Lafayette has been nominated for Best Place to Visit for Fall in USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. Over the next four weeks, the public can vote for their favorite destination once per day until…
Acadiana is bursting with creativity, whether it’s coming from our culture or from visiting visual and performing artists. Literally all of Acadiana offers special cultural experiences. In the October/November issue, Acadiana Profile magazine will feature a Cultural tour around the…
OPELOUSAS, La (press release) – The Kiwanis Club of Opelousas announced the return of its 5th year Co-Ed Softball Tournament. Organizers share the event has expanded this year to include Cook’n for Kiwanis Anything Over Rice Cook-off, Live Musical Entertainment…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – The Candlelight concert series, known for bringing classical music to all kinds of audiences under the gentle glow of thousands of candles, returns to Lafayette in October with a new lineup. The concerts will take…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Lafayette Travel launched a new video series titled "Gumbo People," spotlighting the artists, culture bearers and professionals who help shape the rich cultural identity of Lafayette Parish. Through cinematic portraits of local creatives, the series…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Zea Rotisserie & Bar announced a significant expansion and renovation project at the Lafayette location, located at 235 Doucet Rd. As one of the original Zea restaurants, proprietors share this location holds a special place…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Fidelity Bank has entered an exclusive partnership with Anntoine Marketing + Design to create a brand-new program called ProMotion – a social selling program that provides new business banking customers access to free marketing consulting…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Lafayette Travel and EatLafayette announced the official launch of the Po-boy Trail, a new experience that shines a spotlight on one of Louisiana’s most beloved foods, the po-boy. This self-guided trail features more than 70…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana announced three prestigious national honors received during the 2025 Big Brothers Big Sisters of America “Power of We” National Conference held in Philadelphia last month. The agency was named…
LAKE CHARLES, La (press release) – The City of Lake Charles presents “Tuesdays with Friends” a weekly event designed to bring the community together through live music, storytelling, and conversation. It is an intimate, laid back series where music, storytelling,…
LAKE CHARLES, La (press release) – Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center announced Lake Area Music: Roots, Rhythms, and Resonance, an immersive exhibition opening on Friday, May 23. Historic…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Festival-goers can escape the hustle, bustle and heat of Festival International de Louisiane with AOC Community Media's Festival Retro Lounge at The Greenroom. Located at 229 Jefferson St. in Downtown Lafayette, The Greenroom offers a…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Smoke & Barrel Inc (S&B Events), a nonprofit organization known for its successful community-focused events, announced the launch of Smoke & Barrel: Lafayette on Saturday, May 3, atUniversity of Louisiana at Lafayette's M.L. Tigue Moore…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Singer-songwriter Ben Folds is heading to Lafayette’s Heymann Center at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 24 with his Ben Folds & a Piano tour, announced Performing Arts Serving Acadiana (PASA). Tickets go on sale at 10…
LAKE CHARLES, La (press release) – The City of Lake Charles presents Joie de Vivre: Celebrating the Black Creole Heritage of Lake Charles, a new exhibit which opened on Thursday, April 10. Art on display is part of the city’s…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Festival International de Louisiane is set to return April 23-27. In additiona, the KRVS Radio Acadie’s live broadcast from the event April 25-27, is set with thanks to this year’s broadcast sponsor, the architectural design…
OPELOUSAS, La (press release) – The Opelousas Museum proudly showcases artworks by youth of The Talented Arts Program of St. Landry Parish. The reception takes place on Friday, May 9, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The Talented Arts Program is…
OPELOUSAS, La (press release) – Gina Bradley Tuttle, chairman of OGHS Board of Trustees and OGHS Foundation Board of Directors, has announced that five individuals have been selected to be inducted into the Opelousas General Health System Hall of Fame.…
In the next issue of Acadiana Profile we will have a special section on brunch spots in Acadiana. Showcase your restaurant or café with your signature brunch dish in the next issue. Acadiana Profile magazine is the premier culture and…
Literary Guide In the June/July issue, Acadiana Profile magazine will showcase a literary guide to Acadiana. So many famous authors have called Acadiana home. People travel to hometowns of authors for inspiration and walk the steps the writers once walked.…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – The Hilliard Art Museum at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette unveils Spring Awake, a 2025 opening season featuring three exhibitions. This highly anticipated showcase includes a rare presentation of Acadiana artists from the museum’s…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Junior League of Lafayette is set to host its annual Touch-a-Truck event from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, at Blackham Coliseum. This family-friendly event offers children and adults an interactive opportunity…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Omnium Circus will make its Lafayette debut when it brings its uplifting show, “I’m Possible,” to the Heymann Performing Arts Center (1373 S. College Rd.) in Lafayette on Friday, March 14, at 7:30 p.m. as…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – On Saturday, March 22, Love Our Schools invites the Lafayette Parish community to Serve Day 2025. Volunteers will come together to transform seven school campuses through painting, landscaping, cleaning and teacher appreciation activities, creating thriving…
LAKE CHARLES, La (press release) – The City of Lake Charles and Calcasieu Parish School Board extended a congratulations to the recipients of the 2025 Mayor’s 3-2-6 Art Awards. The Mayor’s 3-2-6 Art Awards celebrates the artistic talent within the…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Downtown Lafayette is thrilled to announce its Downtown Alive! lineup for the 2025 Spring season presented by longstanding downtown supporter, Evangeline Maid. “For our 42nd year, we wanted to create a Spring season full of…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Moncus Park strengthens its leadership team for 2025 with key appointments and new board members. William W. "Will" Rucks V of Rucks Investments will serve as Board Chair, with Jerry Q. Prejean, Acadiana Market president…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Moncus Park, home to Louisiana's largest display of iris cultivars, announced a significant expansion of its iris collection through a generous donation from the estate of Richard Goula, a renowned authority on Louisiana irises. The…
LAKE CHARLES, La (press release) – The City of Lake Charles is hosting a new exhibit featuring the extraordinary talents of the McNeese Student Art Association. Art on display is part of the city’s initiative to display quarterly exhibits with…
VILLE PLATTE, La (press release) – The cannon fires, the gates creak open, and the year is 1699 in Post Bonhomie once more. The Acadiana Renaissance Faire invites you to journey back in time, where the melodies of minstrels fill…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Acadiana Symphony Orchestra (ASO) and the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) announced a new collaboration, anchored by the hiring of acclaimed music director, Matthew Kraemer, as ASO’s new Artistic Advisor. Mr. Kraemer, who is currently the…
There is a lot to know when it comes to living healthy. Showcase your wellness clinic, spa, studio, and/or an programs you offer for healthy living in the February/March issue. The Health Issue Acadiana Profile Magazine is the premiere cultural…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Junior League of Lafayette announced the upcoming Little Black Dress Initiative, taking place from Dec. 8-14. This unique event aims to raise awareness about the critical issues faced by women and children in our community…
RUSTON, La (press release) – The Dixie Center for the Arts in Ruston, Louisiana announced A Christmas Blues Spectacular at the Dixie featuring multiple award-winning local Ruston Bluesman D. K. Harrell and the D.K. Harrell Band. It’s sure to be…
LAFAYETTE/LAKE CHARLES, La (press release) – This holiday season, Fever’s Candlelight concerts are coming to Lafayette and Lake Charles. Throughout December, attendees will be immersed in the magic of Christmas with timeless carols like "Silent Night,""We Wish You a Merry Christmas"…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) –The inaugural Allons Awards luncheon, hosted by Lafayette Travel, was held Nov. 20 at Warehouse 535, recognizing the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations within Lafayette Parish’s tourism and hospitality industries. The awards, based on nominations…
LAKE CHARLES, La (press release) – The City of Lake Charles and The Arts & Humanities Council of SWLA recently extended a congratulations to the deserving recipients of the 2024 Mayor’s Arts Awards. The Mayor’s Arts Awards honors those working…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – In October, Junior League of Lafayette’s Collaborative Opportunity Grants Committee awarded its 2024-2025 grants, which consist of volunteer support hours as well as financial contributions, to local nonprofit organizations. A total of $18,000 in grants…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Acadiana Center for the Arts (AcA) announced the selection of global experiential design and technology company Art Processors and local architecture firm Moliere Chappuis Architects to lead design of the Louisiana Music Museum. The Louisiana…
LAKE CHARLES, La (press release) – Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center announced Ubuhle Women: Beadwork and the Art of Independence, a spectacular overview of a new form of bead art, the ndwango (“cloth”), developed by women with a shared vision…
ALEXANDRIA, La (press release) – Red River Bank recently secured property in Lafayette, Louisiana to further its expansion into the Acadiana market. On Oct. 21, Red River Bank purchased property on the corner of Camellia Boulevard and East Bluebird Lane,…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – The 14th annual Southern Screen Festival will be presented in Downtown Lafayette Nov. 21-24. Session highlights include: Voice Acting + Directing with Tom Kenny (SpongeBob SquarePants) and Securing Life and Music Rights for Music Docs…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Award-winning actor, director and writer Roger Guenveur Smith stars as Otto Frank, the father of diarist Anne Frank, in this moving one-man show at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 14 in the Theater at Baranco, located…
The Top Doctors listing will have over 300 listings in 50 Categories. The Top Doctors for who are listed in the Top Doctors issue of Acadiana Profile magazine were nominated by their peers in a survey process by Castle and…
In this feature, we will feature venues for every style of wedding across Acadiana. Showcase your venue, cakes, dress, wedding jewelry, etc. in this premier lifestyle magazine. We direct mail the magazines, place on red racks, and will distribute at…
