"The Dotcakes" Origin + Lafayette Dot Cake Bakeries
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…
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Terrebonne Parish Library Summer Events and Free Snacks
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…
NUNU Arts Events: Life Drawing, French Table, Zydeco and More
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…
Rayne Named Regional Winner in National Contest
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…
Nextdoor Reveals Lafayette's Most Affordable Neighborhood
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…
Free Screening of Acadiana-Made "Pointe Noire" Film in Crowley
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 to Host "Traveling with Denella Ri’chard: America 250"
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…
UL Lafayette Chosen to Host Inaugural NIIMBL eXperience
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…
Summer Blueberry Picking in Acadiana at Bluesberry Fields
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…
Lafayette Parish Will Host USSSA National All-State Championship
LAFAYETTE, La. (press release) – Lafayette Parish will host the USSSA National All-State Championship from July 28 to Aug. 2, bringing top youth baseball players from across the country to the region. The event features athletes ages 8U–14U who have…
Free Bach Lunch + Downtown Lafayette Summer Events
LAFAYETTE, La. – On Friday, May 29, Downtown Lafayette will offer a free lunchtime concert, Bach Lunch, a part of a series held at Parc Sans Souci. Organizers share that Bach Lunch is a great way for families, college students and…
New OnPath Credit Union Lafayette Branch
LAFAYETTE, La. (press release) — OnPath Credit Union officially marked its entry into the Lafayette market on May 18 with a successful groundbreaking ceremony for its new, full-service branch at 1820 Camellia Blvd. The afternoon ceremony brought together local officials,…
Notre Propre Histoire Project at French Table in Rayne
RAYNE, La. – On May 7, at 9:30 a.m., a special post-graduate research project, Notre Propre Histoire, took place at the regular French Table Gathering in Rayne. According to Visit Acadia Parish, the City of Rayne hosts a weekly French…
SpaceX in Acadiana Rumors Traced
By now, you've probably heard the rumor about SpaceX in Acadiana, if you weren't already involved in the local whispers. And, if you haven't, the rumor is that SpaceX is planning for a 136,000-acre…
Lake Charles Historic City Hall Showcases "Lake Area Music"
LAKE CHARLES, La. (press release) -Â The Lake Charles Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center announced a new opening date for its upcoming exhibition, "Lake Area Music: Roots, Rhythms and…
New Opelousas Public Art Billboard
OPELOUSAS, La. (press release) – A new Opelousas public art billboard, an Opelousas Museum project, will have its ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, May 19, at 10 a.m. Over the course…
Lafayette in France for Festival Interceltique de Lorient
LAFAYETTE, La. (press release) – Lafayette’s music, food, tourism and French heritage will take stage this summer in Brittany, France, with a new Lafayette tourism presence planned for the upcoming Festival Interceltique de Lorient, one of France’s largest urban festivals,…
10 Shrimp Recipes to Celebrate National Shrimp Day
If you need a break from the abundance of crawfish in your life, or just an excuse to make a delicious shrimp dish, the perfect day for you is coming. May 10 is National Shrimp Day. I'm not sure how…
New Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu in Lake Charles
LAKE CHARLES, La. (press release) – Visit Lake Charles welcomed a new landmark with the grand opening of the Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu on Friday, April 17. Located in the heart of the Nellie Lutcher Cultural District, the…
Smithsonian Center Expands Festivals Acadiens et Créoles
LAFAYETTE, La. (press release) – Festivals Acadiens et Créoles, in partnership with the Center for Louisiana Studies (CLS) at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, announced a collaboration with the Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage as part of…
"Gulf Streams" and Summer Events at Hilliard Art Museum
LAFAYETTE, La. (press release) — The Hilliard Art Museum at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette announced community and educational programs inspired by its…
Turner Industries Nuclear Fabrication Facilities in Acadiana
BATON ROUGE, La. – Turner Industries, a global leader in industrial construction, maintenance, fabrication and equipment, announced state-of-the-art nuclear fabrication facilities across two regions in Louisiana. The sites in New Iberia and Port Allen will be dedicated to the production…
2026 Tunica-Biloxi Pow Wow Will Honor John D. Barbry
MARKSVILLE, La. (press release) – The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana will host its 28th Tunica-Biloxi Pow Wow, honoring John D. Barbry, on May 16 and 17, at the Earl J. Barbry Sr. Convention Center at Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville,…
New Robert Dafford Mural Adds to Louisiana's City of Murals
RAYNE, La. – The City of Rayne, officially recognized by the state as Louisiana's City of Murals, continues to leverage public art as a primary driver of cultural tourism with its most recent unveiling by Robert Dafford. What began as…