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Junior League of Lafayette Announces 2025 Touch-a-Truck Event

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…

Love Our Schools Spring Serve Day 2025

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…

Mayor’s 3-2-6 Art Awards Recipients Announced

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…

Downtown Alive! Presents its Spring 2025 Lineup

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…

Moncus Park Announces 2025 Board Leadership Changes

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…

Advertise – Healthy Living

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…

Junior League of Lafayette Hosts Little Black Dress Initiative

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…

Candlelight Christmas Concerts are Coming to Lafayette and Lake Charles

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 Travel Announces Winners for Inaugural Allons Awards

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 Mayor’s Arts Awards Recipients Announced

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…

Junior League of Lafayette Awarded $18,000 in Grants to Local Nonprofits

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…

Dr. Katherine Thimmesch

An Acadiana local, Dr. Katherine Thimmesch is proud to be serving the same community in which she was raised. Born in Opelousas, Dr. Thimmesch initially gained interest in dentistry by working for Dr. Mike Malone while attending ULL for her…

Dr. Emily J. Foreman

Lafayette native Dr. Emily Foreman is passionate about providing her patients with the utmost quality of dental care and helping them achieve healthy and beautiful smiles. A partner at Camellia Dental with Dr. Katherine Thimmesch and Dr. Mike Malone, Dr.…

Dr. Mechelle Roberthon

Dr. Mechelle Roberthon is a Speaker, Consultant, and CEO of an Organizational Development Firm whose mission is to assist organizations in achieving behavior and performance excellence across their systems, policies, procedures, and staff. What sets her firm apart from other firms…

 Dr. Cassandra Pillette

A self-described Lafayette home girl born at Lafayette General Hospital, Dr. Cassandra Pillette was inspired to join the medical profession after seeing the dedication of the nurses and doctors who worked to save her grandfather from an emphysema diagnosis. The…

Dr. Amanda Logue

Born and raised in Baton Rouge, Dr. Amanda Logue found her true home in Lafayette around 15 years ago when she began her medical practice upon completion of her Internal Medicine training.  “Acadiana has been an incredible and enriching place…

Mica Smith

Mica Q Smith, owner of Cajun Fitness, began her career with the hope of helping others improve the quality of their lives. Now 26 years later and with 5 locations across Greater Acadiana, Mica has successfully assisted decades of clients…

Lecy Albarado

A psychiatric nurse since 1994 and one of the first psychiatric nurse practitioners in Acadiana, Lecy Albarado is passionate about serving her community through comprehensive mental health services and beyond. An educator at heart, Lecy has served on the Speaker…

Southern Screen Festival Nov. 21-24 in Lafayette

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…

Otto Frank, a One Man Show, Pops Up at Baranco Nov. 14

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…

Southern Bath & Kitchen

For over twenty-five years, Southern Bath & Kitchen has served the people of Acadiana by providing the finest in kitchen, bath, and plumbing services. A four-generation family-owned company with locations across the continental United States, Southern Bath & Kitchen features…

Victory Addiction Recovery Center

Victory Addiction Recovery Center offers a safe, compassionate space for individuals struggling with addiction. Founded in 2012 and led by CEO Kerri Cunningham, Victory supports Acadiana residents in their daily battle against substance use disorders. As a 32-bed inpatient facility,…

Professional Pools

For over sixty years, Ken Corner and Professional Pools & Spas, Inc. have served Acadiana as the leading provider of custom pools, pioneering industry-wide procedures, and setting the standard for safety and quality-built swimming pools. In 1962, while studying accounting…

Right At Home in Home Care and Assistance

The finest accredited in-home care provider in Acadiana, Right At Home In Home Care and Assistance offers a more comfortable option when your family members need a little extra help at home, in assisted living, or in a hospital setting.…

Festivals Acadiens et Créoles Call for Volunteers Now Open

LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Festivals Acadiens et Créole, one of Louisiana's cultural celebrations, is thrilled to announce exciting volunteer opportunities for its 50th Anniversary edition. As we gear up for this year's event, from Oct. 11-13, we call upon…

UL Press Announces New Book “Frenchie”

LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – UL Press announced the upcoming release of "Frenchie: The Story of the French-Speaking Cajuns of World War II" by historian Jason Theriot, hitting bookstores Sept. 10. As soon as American forces landed on the beaches…

Shake Your Trail Feather Festival OCt. 19

BREAUX BRIDGE, La (press release) – The TECHE Project announced the 13th annual Shake Your Trail Feather Festival:  A celebration of the Bayou Teche Paddle Trail will be held on Oct. 19. The TECHE Project is a nonprofit group working…

Meet The Builder: Regan Tatford

Regan Tatford, owner of Krewe Construction & Development Group, is on a mission to build homes that are as unique as the people who occupy them; where families can grow, live, and thrive. A graduate of the United States Military…

Advertise – Performing Arts Serving Acadiana

Renaissance Publishing is proud to support the arts by producing the Performing Arts Serving Acadiana season program guide. With your advertising support, these organizations will continue to have marketing exposure and enhance the culture of performing arts in Acadiana. The…