LAKE CHARLES, La. (press release) – One of the world’s most celebrated fashion houses, Christian Dior, drew inspiration from an artist from Lake Charles for the Fall/Winter 2026-2027 haute couture collection. Designing for the upcoming collection is Creative Director Jonathan…
LAFAYETTE, La. – This Saturday marks exactly five months until Christmas. We're closer to 2027 than we are to the start of 2026, which feels unbelievable. Whether you need a moment to let that soak in or you've already been…
On Wednesday, July 15, over 775 people gathered at the Cajundome and Convention Center for the 20th Annual Taste of Acadiana presented by Hancock Whitney and the Acadiana Apartment Association. I was one of the hundreds of people gathered with…
LAFAYETTE, La. (press release) – “Ms. Warbucks,” an original, locally written and produced musical, returns for a second run at Cité des Arts in Downtown Lafayette, August 6-9 and 14-16. Hospice worker and…
On July 1, Antoni's in Lafayette celebrated the unveiling of a new Robert Dafford mural in the Italian café's Blu Room. Members of the Oil Center Association were invited for the…
LAFAYETTE, La. (press release) - Acadiana Center for the Arts (AcA) will host the debut of “Swell: In Concert,” a musical-in-the-making that organizers say offers a peek behind the curtain of a Broadway-style musical. “Swell” tells the story of a…
EUNICE, La. – "Where Lies the Truth," a novel by Eunice native and Lafayette lawyer Troy Allen Broussard, is set in Acadiana, "where Cajun, Creole and Anglo-Saxon cultures both…
RAYNE, La. (press release) – The Rayne Historic Preservation Commission invited the public to celebrate Independence Day with the unveiling of "United In Service," the newest Robert Dafford mural, on Saturday, July 4, at 10 a.m. at Rayne City Court…
LAFAYETTE, La. (press release) – Lafayette Travel, the Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission (LCVC), has re-earned the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) seal from Destinations International in recognition of its commitment to industry excellence and meeting the industry standards for…
As we move quickly into July, the Louisiana summer heat is on full display. While the thought of sun rays pouring into your skin can be a bit discomforting, this…
This July 4th, in addition to the normal Independence Day festivities, America celebrates its 250th anniversary. July 4th events in Acadiana range from large fireworks displays and full-scale festivals to local concerts and smaller community gatherings. Explore the list of…
HOUMA, La. (press release) – The Terrebonne Parish Library will host its Free Art and School Supply Swap on Saturday, July 18, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Main Library Large Meeting Room. Organizers share that this community-driven…
ABBEVILLE, La. – The Louisiana Iris Conservation Initiative (LICI) is a Louisiana non-profit corporation that was initially formed to conserve Louisiana’s native iris species while restoring populations of the giant blue iris (Iris giganticaerulea)…
One thing we all do is eat. And, while I can't speak for everyone, I will say most people I know – myself included – get especially excited to know what's going…
SCHRIEVER, La. (press release) – Thirty Terrebonne Parish students celebrated a week of hands-on learning, creativity and career exploration during a final presentation and exhibition ceremony for the Girls Who Code STEM Camp on June 12, sponsored by Chevron in…
Chances are you've heard the phrase "dot cake" multiple times in the last few weeks, probably more than you ever have in your life – and maybe even for the first time. Recently, the…
HOUMA, La. (press release) – Children and teens can enjoy free weekly snacks at participating Terrebonne Parish library branches through the Summer Snacks at the Library program, offered in partnership with Second…
ARNAUDVILLE, La. – NUNU Arts & Culture Collective offers several community events to partake in this summer. From art and music sessions to French and Spanish table conversations, and more, NUNU Arts events offer unique summer activities to enrich your…
Editor's note: On June 15, Acadia Parish Tourism shared that Parade Magazine announced Lodi, California, as the contest's overall national winner. However, Rayne finished in third place nationally during the public voting phase, earning the town a place among the contest's…
SAN FRANCISCO (press release) – Nextdoor Holdings, Inc., a neighborhood network, released its 2026 rankings of Lafayette's most affordable neighborhoods. According to Nextdoor, its service is used by more than 110 million verified neighbors to connect with those nearby. Organizers…
CROWLEY, La. (press release) – Acadia Parish Tourism and the City of Crowley will host a free community screening of "Pointe Noire," a film by Louisiana filmmaker Pat Mire. The "Pointe Noire" screening, free and open to the public, is…
LAFAYETTE, La. (press release) – As the nation commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States, Lafayette Travel, in partnership with the Galvez Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Acadian Memorial, will host a free screening…
LAFAYETTE, La. (press release) – On June 3, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette will host the inaugural NIIMBL eXperience, an immersive program that will give K-12 science, technology, engineering and manufacturing (STEM) teachers an inside look at the biopharmaceutical…
Lately, I've been consuming blueberries as my go-to fruit. I buy a big bag of the frozen ones at Target and top my Greek yogurt with them, making for a cold, healthy snack that is sweeter tasting than before but…
