ST. MARTINVILLE, La. – The Acadian Memorial Heritage Festival takes place March 20-21 at the Acadian Memorial in St. Martinville, showcasing Acadian history, culture, music and traditions. The free, family-friendly festival is on Bayou Teche at S. New Market St.…
HOUMA, La – Spring events at Terrebonne Parish Library range from the weekly Downtown Houma Makers Market on Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the main library to the all-day Spring Scavenger Hunt on March 31 at…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) - The Hondo Rodeo Fest makes its New Orleans debut at the Caesars Superdome April 10-12. Featuring a mix of country music’s biggest names, in addition to some of the most iconic rock bands of all…
On March 8 at 9 a.m. CST, the CBS Sunday Morning News aired, featuring "The Persistence of Hunger in America," with Lee Cowan covering the issue of hunger in America by looking at the lives and work of two courageous…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – The Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, an American flamenco dance company, brings its floor-shaking dance and music to the Heymann Center at 7:30 p.m. on March 10. Tickets are available at heymanncenter.com. Organizers share that, for…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – One Acadiana released its 2025 annual report, Impact Report: Dedication in Action, highlighting a year of measurable progress and organizational impact across economic development, regional advocacy, workforce and talent development, and community engagement. Marking the…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Nearly 60 free Moncus Park spring events and programs kick off this month across its 100 acres in the heart of Lafayette. As a nonprofit park conservancy, it continues to serve as a vibrant civic…
RAYNE, La – In 2025, the Acadia Parish Tourism Office nominated the City of Rayne to participate in the nationwide contest “America’s Favorite Small Towns,” presented by Parade magazine and travel platform Steller. On March 1, the national finalists were revealed,…
RAYNE, La – Just a couple of days ago, Rayne ranked #4 on the leaderboard for the nationwide contest America’s Favorite Small Towns, presented by Parade magazine and travel platform Steller. Rayne was behind Grand Junction, Colo. (#3); East Aurora,…
LAKE CHARLES, La (press release) – The Central School Arts & Humanities Center announced the opening of a new exhibit, "John James Audubon: From Wilderness to Masterpiece," marking the first installation in a new rotating series of local art exhibitions…
LULING, La (press release) – “Divas of Soul," featuring the iconic music of Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houston, will hit the Lafon Performing Arts stage with award-winning vocalist CeCe Teneal. “Divas of Soul" will feature renditions of beloved songs by…
RAYNE, La – In 2025, the Acadia Parish Tourism Office nominated the City of Rayne to participate in the nationwide contest “America’s Favorite Small Towns,” presented by Parade magazine and travel platform Steller. The…
LAFAYETTE, La – Festival International de Louisiane announced its 2026 music lineup ahead of its March 1 Premiere Party at Warehouse 535. Festival Updates/Highlights 2026 marks the 40th anniversary of Festival International. To celebrate, Herman Mhire, the founding board president, wrote…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Lafayette Parish will welcome the nation’s top young distance runners in December 2026 as USA Track & Field (USATF) selects Moncus Park as the host site for the 2026 USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana, a youth mentoring organization, will launch the Big Draft, an annual volunteer recruitment campaign designed to inspire more adults—particularly men and men of color—to step up as Bigs (mentors).…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – The second annual Lafayette Coffee Festival takes place Saturday, March 28. The venue for the festival is at the McElligott Club at ULL football stadium instead of Downtown Lafayette like last year. “We needed more…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – The Lafayette Police Department welcomed two Budweiser Clydesdales to its Mounted Patrol Unit with help from Schilling Distributing, a locally-owned alcohol distributor that's served the Acadiana area since…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Dunkin’ announced plans to open its new locally owned and operated restaurant in Lafayette next month. Located at 3546 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy., the Lafayette Dunkin' Next Generation will feature its new, signature design. Organizers share…
LAFAYETTE, La – We're exactly one week away from Mardi Gras Day. Now is the time to celebrate if you haven't been. And if you have been, now is the time to finish strong for Fat Tuesday on Feb. 17…
LAKE CHARLES, La (press release) – Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center announced the return of Lake Area Music, an immersive exhibition celebrating the Lake Area’s rich soundscape. The Lake…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – The first in a series of free, one-day events, The Rural Economic Development Innovation Initiative (REDII) Roadshow is a hands-on learning experience meant to connect the resources, training and…
LAFAYETTE, La – This year marks the 40th Festival International de Louisiane in Downtown Lafayette. From its inception to now, Festival International de Louisiane has grown from a $150,000 budget event with 100,000 attendees to a $2.3 million event with…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – The Clifton Chenier tribute album "A Tribute to the King of Zydeco" won Best Regional Roots Music Album at the 68th Grammy Awards on Feb. 1. Joel Savoy, founder of the Louisiana-based label Valcour Records,…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, the largest full-service medical center in Acadiana, was named one of Forbes Top Hospitals 2026, the publication’s first national assessment of hospital performance. The Forbes recognition highlights hospitals that demonstrate…