Acadiana, Lagniappe

Downtown Alive! Presents its 2023 Fall Music Lineup

LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – This fall, Downtown Lafayette Unlimited (DLU) wraps up its 40th year of Downtown Alive!, presented by a longstanding downtown business, Evangeline Maid. Promoting the city center’s food, music, culture, and commerce — DLU proudly kicks off…

Gulf Brew 2023 Oct. 21

LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – This Fall, Gulf Brew transforms Downtown Lafayette into a beer-centric street festival with more than 200 different types of beer, crafts vendors hand selected by Louisiana Crafts Guild, and amazing entertainment across two stages, Gulf…

The Hilliard Art Museum Announces Fall 2023 Exhibitions and Programs

LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – The Hilliard Art Museum is proud to announce its captivating lineup of exhibitions that delve into the complexities of race, intergenerational loss and the power of art. From thought-provoking tapestries to innovative camera-less photography, these exhibitions…

Acadiana Profile Magazine Wins 2023 International Awards

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – On May 8, Acadiana Profile Magazine won 10 awards, at the 43rd annual International Regional Magazine Association (IRMA) awards presentation in Portland, Oregon. Acadiana Profile was a finalist for Magazine of the Year.  IRMA members…

Shadows-on-the-Teche's Plein Air Art Competition: 2023 Winners

NEW IBERIA, La (press release) – The 9th annual Shadows-on-the-Teche Plein Air Painting Competition held its Awards Ceremony and Fine Art Sale on Friday, March 17 at the Shadows Visitor Center. Judge Dawn Whitelaw presented the awards for this year’s…

Springfest at Moncus Park

LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Moncus Park will host its first Park showcase, “Springfest,” presented by First Horizon Bank, on Saturday, April 22, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The event highlights the Park’s best features during the most beautiful…

Hilliard Art Museum Showcases New Work by Kalee Appelton

LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Join the Hilliard Art Museum as they showcase a new body of work by artist Kalee Appleton that blurs the line between drawing, sculpture and photography, while challenging the traditions of conventional photography through exploration…

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…