Acadiana, Lagniappe

Moncus Park Playground Groundbreaking

LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – On Friday, March 19, 2021, Moncus Park celebrated the groundbreaking on the play elements in Phase 2 of the new park’s construction, and also announced two major gifts that made it possible. Ochsner Lafayette General…

Great Family Fun on Tap for 2021 Kite Fest Louisiane

BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – May 22 & 23, kites of all sizes and shapes will fill the skies at the West Baton Rouge Soccer Complex in Port Allen, Louisiana.  Look for the kites in the sky, located just…

Art Night for Teachers Sparks Creativity and Hope

LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Teachers from across Acadiana are invited to a virtual teacher night filled with arts, creativity, and hope!. “Arts Create Hope” is a partnership between the Acadiana Center for the Arts, Hilliard Art Museum, Lafayette Parish…

Iberia Film Festival Returns

NEW IBERIA, La (press release) – The Iberia Film Festival, sponsored by the Iberia Performing Arts League (IPAL), will be held Nov. 14, 2020 at the Essanee Theater (126 Iberia St.) in downtown New Iberia. Covid-19 precautions will be in…

Acadiana Profile, Louisiana Life Win Combined 14 National Awards

  NEW ORLEANS – This month, Acadiana Profile and Louisiana Life magazines won a combined total of 14 awards from the International Regional Magazines Association. The organization’s membership consists of state and regional magazines from across the United States and…

Music Returns to Vermilionville

LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Vermilionville Living History Museum & Folklife Park invites the community to the return of Saturday Cajun Jam Sessions beginning, Saturday, Oct. 17, from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. and the Sunday Concert Series beginning Sunday,…

Recipe Pairs Well With Virtual Festivals Acadiens et Créoles

  LAFAYETTE, La – Festivals Acadiens et Créoles is going virtual this year, but that doesn't mean you can't add a little something special while celebrating at home. Acadian Slice sent their "Brown Butta Pecan Pie" recipe to Acadiana Profile…

Lt. Governor Proclaims October as Atchafalaya Month

BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser proclaimed October 2020 as Atchafalaya Month in Louisiana, welcoming everyone to safely visit and Feed Your Soul with the sites, flavors, and fun of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area (ANHA).…

Mondo Duplantis Sets Outdoor World Record in Pole Vault

LAFAYETTE, La (runnersworld.com) – Seven months after breaking the world record in the pole vault indoors, Mondo Duplantis achieved the best clearance in history at an outdoor competition on Thursday. On his final attempt at the Diamond League meet in…

Louisiana's Johnette Downing Featured at National Book Festival

BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Johnette Downing has been chosen to represent Louisiana at the National Book Festival. Downing is an author/illustrator, performing artist, and Louisiana native. She has penned more than 25 books for children that celebrate our…

Shadows-on-the-Teche to reopen with Community Day

NEW IBERIA, La. (press release) – The Shadows-on-the-Teche is reopening, and they are kicking things off with their annual Shadows Community Day. Join the staff on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m-2 p.m. for grounds only, self-guided tours of the…