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…
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…
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, 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, 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…
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, 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…
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…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – The 14th annual Southern Screen Festival will be presented in Downtown Lafayette Nov. 21-24. Session highlights include: Voice Acting + Directing with Tom Kenny (SpongeBob SquarePants) and Securing Life and Music Rights for Music Docs…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Award-winning actor, director and writer Roger Guenveur Smith stars as Otto Frank, the father of diarist Anne Frank, in this moving one-man show at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 14 in the Theater at Baranco, located…
CARENCRO, La (press release) – Parish Proud Day has been rescheduled to Saturday, Oct. 5. Parish Proud Day, presented by Manuel Companies in partnership with Love Our Schools, will unite the community for a day of service at Carencro High, Carencro Middle, and Live Oak Elementary.…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) –The Hilliard Art Museum announced the opening of the exhibition RODIN: TOWARD MODERNITY in celebration of the museum’s 20th Anniversary. The exhibition will debut on Friday, Oct. 25. RODIN: TOWARD MODERNITY will include 40 bronze sculptures…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Festivals Acadiens et Créole, one of Louisiana's cultural celebrations, is thrilled to announce exciting volunteer opportunities for its 50th Anniversary edition. As we gear up for this year's event, from Oct. 11-13, we call upon…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – One in two U.S. families struggles to provide enough diapers to keep a baby or toddler clean, dry, and healthy. Junior League of Lafayette (JLL) is taking action to make a difference. Starting September 1,…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Heart-throbbing experiences are what Performing Arts Serving Acadiana (PASA) has lined up for the 2024-25 season, which rolls out six distinct performances of music, drama, dance and the spoken word in three different venues, beginning…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Acadiana Musicians will be featured on national radio show WXPN’s World Cafe Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 9 a.m. Central Where: 88.7 FM & stream via krvs.org, KRVS mobile app & World Cafe At the beginning…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Festivals Acadiens et Créoles has been awarded The Greener Grounds Grant from Keep Louisiana Beautiful. The reimbursement grant, which can be for up to $10,000, supports Louisiana's large outdoor events, including festivals and fairs, in…
OPELOUSAS, La (press release) – Lance Armentor, BSM, MHA, president & CEO of Opelousas General Health System, announced that Tyler J. Tantillo, D.O., joined the OGHS Medical Staff. He is a fellowship-trained, board-eligible orthopaedic hand and upper-extremity surgeon. His services…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – UL Press announced the upcoming release of "Frenchie: The Story of the French-Speaking Cajuns of World War II" by historian Jason Theriot, hitting bookstores Sept. 10. As soon as American forces landed on the beaches…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Festivals Acadiens et Créoles announced the music lineup for the 50th annual three-day FREE Cajun and Zydeco music festival, which will take place Friday, Oct. 11; Saturday, Oct. 12; and Sunday, Oct. 13, at Girard…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Tickets for Acadiana’s largest holiday shopping market are on sale now! Junior League of Lafayette’s annual Tinsel & Treasures holiday market returns to the CAJUNDOME Convention Center Sept. 26-28. Join in at Lee Michaels Fine…
BREAUX BRIDGE, La (press release) – The TECHE Project announced the 13th annual Shake Your Trail Feather Festival: A celebration of the Bayou Teche Paddle Trail will be held on Oct. 19. The TECHE Project is a nonprofit group working…
LAFAYETTE, La – Performing Arts Serving Acadiana (PASA) has announced its selection of Renaissance Publishing to publish its annual program. “We are excited to partner with Renaissance Publishing for the program for our upcoming performances," said Jacqueline Lyle, PASA’s executive…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Junior League of Lafayette assisted this community garden hub in establishing a family-friendly insect composting and recycling facility, which will demonstrate sustainability in the community through education. JLL secured needed supplies and helped paint the…