Meet the 2026 Acadiana Trailblazers
DANIEL BAROUSSE Daniel Barousse was five years into working what he thought was his dream job. An avid skateboarder, he was working as a sales rep for a major skateboard brand. It was 2015 and he was sitting on a…
Theatre + Art
"Sinners" Filming Location in Donaldsonville Faces Threats
RIVER PARISHES, La. (press release) – On March 15, River Parish residents rejoiced as Ryan Coogler’s horror/action saga "Sinners" won four awards at the 98th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, including original…
Lafayette Musician Launches Free Monthly Zydeco Jam
ARNAUDVILLE, La. (press release) – Monthly Zydeco Jam sessions launch in Arnaudville Saturday, March 21, at NUNU Arts & Culture Collective and will happen every third Saturday with free admission. Zydeco Izreal, born Israel Chaisson, an 18-year-old musician from Lafayette, seeks…
Flamenco Vivo 3-Day Schedule in Lafayette
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…
New Exhibit Added to Central School Arts & Humanities Center
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…
"Divas of Soul" by CeCe Teneal at Lafon Performing Arts Center
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…
Historic City Hall Announces the Return of Lake Area Music Exhibit
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…
You Are What You Eat
Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, a celebrated French gastronome (“epicure, food-lover”), opens his 1826 book The Physiology of Taste with a series of twenty culinary aphorisms, the most famous of which is: “Tell me what you eat : I will tell you…
Opelousas Museum Offers Creative Workshops with Local Artists
OPELOUSAS, La (press release) – The Opelousas Museum will offer workshops in visual, literary and musical arts in February and March. The workshops will use the current exhibit, "Where We Live: Opelousas Neighborhoods," as inspiration, which features the images and…
Three New Exhibitions at Historic City Hall in Lake Charles
LAKE CHARLES, La (press release) – Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center will celebrate the opening of three new exhibitions on Friday, Feb. 6, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. The opening reception will include light refreshments and is free…
Free Events for George Rodrigue Exhibit in Lake Charles
LAKE CHARLES, La – The Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center announced a series of free, public events celebrating the opening weekend of "Rodrigue: A Louisiana Cowboy," a major exhibition honoring the life, legacy and Louisiana roots of iconic…
JPA Brings Musical Comedy to Lafon Performing Arts Center
LULING, La (press release) – Jefferson Performing Arts (JPA) presents “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,” one of the longest-running Off-Broadway musicals in history, at the Lafon Performing Arts Center. As part of Lafon’s Community Series, JPA will present…
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana Will Host Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana, a 1-to-1 youth mentoring organization, has tickets on sale now for its annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre fundraiser. Event: Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre: "The Death of a Showgirl" The…
Lafayette Artist Reimagines Wedding Purses With Repurposed Heirlooms
A grandmother’s once-new lace wedding veil sat yellowed with aged spotting and tears. That is, until about two years ago, when Lafayette artist and purse maker Diana Heinen of SewCrazy Purses brought the veil back to life in a new…
Upcoming Events at the Acadiana Center for the Arts
ACADIANA, La – The Acadiana Center for the Arts is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering art and culture throughout Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary and Vermilion Parishes. The Acadiana Center for the Arts, located…
Special George Rodrigue Exhibit Will Open in Lake Charles
Lake Charles, La (press release) – Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center in Lake Charles will open a special exhibition celebrating one of Louisiana’s most iconic artists, George Rodrigue. The exhibit, “Rodrigue: A Louisiana Cowboy,” explores Rodrigue’s deep connection…
New Opelousas Museum Exhibit Showcases the Life of the Local
OPELOUSAS, La (press release) – The Opelousas Museum will open the "Where We Live: Opelousas Neighborhoods" exhibit on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, from 1 - 3 p.m. The exhibit showcases photographs contributed by residents of Opelousas, featuring everyday scenes, historic…
"What the Constitution Means to Me" Comes to Lafayette
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – "What the Constitution Means to Me," a play that explores how the U.S. Constitution affects our lives, will be on stage at the Theater at Baranco in Lafayette for one show only. Organizers share that…
New Screening Series Will Host “Ratified” Film Director
LAFAYETTE, LA (press release) – LoudMouth Entertainment, a subsidiary of LoudMouth Marketing, announced the debut of its documentary screening series. The series, which starts Jan. 16, will feature the highly acclaimed Independent Lens…
Should Lafayette’s Musicians Look Toward the Past to Solve Future Problems?
According to the Lafayette Music Census conducted in 2024, the economic activity of Lafayette’s music sector generates $13.2 million annually in income, with 32% of survey respondents’ annual income coming from music. That may sound impressive — and it is…
U.S. Tour of "Menopause The Musical 2" Comes to Luling
LULING, La (press release) – "Menopause The Musical 2" comes to Luling at the Lafon Performing Arts Center for one performance only on Nov. 20. "Menopause The Musical 2" is the sequel to the international show "Menopause The Musical," a…
Lafayette Travel's New "Gumbo People” Video Series Features Photographer Ben Pierce
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Lafayette Travel released the fourth episode of its original video series "Gumbo People," which highlights the artists, culture bearers and professionals who help shape the parish’s cultural identity. The newest episode spotlights Ben Pierce, a Lafayette-based…
Downtown Lafayette Hosts 15th Annual Southern Screen Festival
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – The 15th annual Southern Screen Festival will be presented in Downtown Lafayette, Louisiana Nov. 13-16. Festival Highlights include educational session: "Film + Brand: How Entertainment Can Advance The World with Elliot Kotek (The Nation of…
Actor Roger Guenveur Smith Kicks Off PASA Popups at Baranco
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Actor Roger Guenveur Smith returns to Lafayette with a new solo performance: "In Honor of Jean-Michel Basquiat." The play is a tribute to the acclaimed neo-expressionist painter whose career skyrocketed in the 1980's, and whose…