Acadiana, Lagniappe

Hilliard Art Museum 2023 Annual Book Sale

LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – It’s time for the ANNUAL BOOK SALE in the James W. Bean store at the Hilliard Art Museum! Come to the Hilliard Store for the annual blowout sale! Select titles will be up to 60%…

Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage Week Announced

EUNICE, La (press release) – The 20th Dewey Balfa Cajun & Creole Heritage Week will take place March 20-26, in Eunice, Louisiana.  Highlights include top-notch Louisiana-style entertainment, education, and hospitality with public and enrollment-based activities.  The schedule, Camp registration, and…

A Night at the Museum, Bayou Teche Museum Gala

NEW IBERIA, La (press release) – The New Iberia Museum Foundation and First Horizon present A Night at the Museum – Party Like You Love the Museum! Thurs., Feb. 9, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at the Bayou Teche Museum (131…

La Danse de Mardi Gras Feb. 4

LAFAYETTE, La (press release) –Join Acadiana Center for the Arts for a country dance at AcA celebrating the rural traditions of Mardi Gras in the big city. Presentation and performance on Creole Mardi Gras traditions with American Routes Host Nick…

The Hilliard Art Museum Receives Highest National Recognition

LAFAYETTE, La (press release) - The Hilliard Art Museum has achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the highest national recognition afforded the nation’s museums. Accreditation signifies excellence to the museum community, to governments, funders, outside agencies, and to…

Moncus Park Releases Christmas Event Schedule

LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – The magic of Christmas returns to Moncus Park! Christmas in the Park presented by First Horizon Bank is a free three-night seasonal experience beginning Friday, December 16 through Sunday, December 18. The event features live…

Lafayette Ballet Theatre’s 2022 The Nutcracker Cast Announced

LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Lafayette Ballet Theatre has released the cast for The Nutcracker on Saturday, December 10, and Sunday, December 11, 2022. The Nutcracker performances include 150 student performers from throughout Acadiana. The cast includes professional company dancers from…

Accordion Prodigy Returns to Zydeco Capital Jam

OPELOUSAS, La (press release) – Truck-driving, accordion ace Ryan Perkins returns to the Zydeco Capital Jam from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 10 at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center, I-49 exit 23, in Opelousas. Perkins, a 24-year-old truck…