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Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Louisiana
Did you know that Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Louisiana (RMHCSLA) has a location in the Acadiana region? The Ronald McDonald Family Room at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital is designed to support families through their…
Moncus Park
Moncus Park is more than a park. It’s a community-powered success story that stretches across 100 acres in the heart of Lafayette. With nearly 10,000 visitors each week, it has become a place where memories are made, kids can explore,…
LARC
Since their inception, LARC has been committed to fully integrating the people they serve into the mainstream community and workforce. Along with all the help they’ve provided for our community, they have played a vital role in empowering individuals with…
Historic City Hall Announces Upcoming Exhibit: Lake Area Music: Roots, Rhythms, and Resonance
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…
AOC Community Media Presents the Festival Retro Lounge at The Greenroom
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…
Smoke & Barrel Expands to Lafayette this May
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…
Ben Folds & A Piano at Heymann This September
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 City Hall Celebrates the Black Creole Heritage of Lake Charles with a New Exhibit Joie de Vivre
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…
Festival International de Louisiane and KRVS Radio Acadie Partner for a Live in ’25 Broadcast
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…
Exhibit of Talented Arts Program at the Opelousas Museum This May
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 General Health System Foundation Selects 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees
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.…
Advertise – Brunch
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…
Advertise – Literary Guide
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.…
Grace McIntosh
Grace McIntosh, CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Louisiana (RMHCSLA), has been the driving catalyst for growth for her organization since the day she arrived in Louisiana a little over three years ago. Grace works tirelessly to lead…
Uyen Chu, MD
Board-certified general and bariatric surgeon Dr. Uyen Chu is one of the leading female surgeons for Our Lady of Lourdes Health, performing more than 500 cases a year for patients diagnosed with bariatric, gall bladder, hernia, and other health issues…
Catherine McGee, MD, FACS
Catherine McGee, MD, FACS, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery, provides a unique sanctuary for aesthetic, reconstructive, and regenerative solutions. At McGee Plastic Surgery, Dr. McGee also…
Cindy Cuccio, Shayna Henry, & Christy Pitre
A multi-generational, family-owned and operated business since 2018, Jim’s Antique Doors & More (better known as Jim’s Antique Doors) is the definition of “homegrown”. Born from the back of the family house, Jim’s began as a way for two…
Christine Guidry Berwick
A Summa Cum Laude graduate from the University of Louisiana with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Christine Berwick joined Darnall, Sikes & Frederick in 2007. Since then, she has gained extensive experience in individual, business, and multi-state taxation, as…
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith
In the heart of Acadiana, Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith is a defense firm that delivers result-driven representation with decades of proven success. Lindsay Meador Young, recognized as Acadiana Profile Top Lawyer, and her experienced team of family law…
Hilliard Art Museum Presents Spring Awake: A New Season of Exhibitions and Reimagined Programming
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…
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…
Omnium Circus Heads to Lafayette For the First Time This Month
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…
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…
Moncus Park to Receive Historic Louisiana Iris Collection from Goula Estate
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 City Hall Showcases Local Student Talent with McNeese Student Art Association Exhibit
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…
Journey Through Time at The 2025 Acadiana Renaissance Faire
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…
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra & Acadiana Symphony Orchestra Announce New Collaboration
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…
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…
Dixie Center For The Arts Announces A Christmas Blues Spectacular
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…
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…
Lafayette-based Architects, NYC and Australian-based Exhibition Design Firm Selected to Build Louisiana Music Museum in Lafayette
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…
Traveling Exhibition of Bead Art from South Africa Heads to Lake Charles
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…
Red River Bank Purchases Property for a Future Banking Center in Lafayette
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,…
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…
