LAFAYETTE, La (press release) — Moncus Park will transform into a holiday wonderland for Christmas in the Park, presented by First Horizon Bank, Friday, Dec. 12 - Sunday, Dec. 14. Supporting year-round operations, maintenance, safety and environmental care of the…
LAKE CHARLES, La (press release) —The City of Lake Charles announced the schedule for the Christmas Glow Show, a festive and immersive holiday projection experience running until Dec. 26 on the front lawn of Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural…
ABBEVILLE, La (press release) – The City of Abbeville announced that its annual Abbeville Christmas Stroll is rescheduled to Thursday, Dec. 11, due to the weather. As part of the reschedule, the Tree Lighting Ceremony originally planned for Dec. 4…
LAKE CHARLES, La (press release) — Grammy Winner David Phelps will bring his festive "One Wintry Night Tour" to the South Lake Theater on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. The one-night only tour in Lake Charles features Christmas classics…
LAFAYETTE, LA – LARC's Acadian Village has its 45th annual Christmas festival fundraiser, Noel Acadien au Village, Dec. 1 - 23. Organizers of the event share that proceeds from the Christmas festival fundraiser benefit those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Lafayette Travel released the latest episode of its original video series "Gumbo People," featuring Erica Fox, the curator and story keeper behind Maison Creole de Freetown, Lafayette’s African American history museum. "My passion comes from…
In workshops across South Louisiana, local craftsmen are shaping cypress and spruce into musical instruments that ensure the distinctive sound of Cajun music lives on. These instruments aren’t merely tools for making sound—they’re vessels of culture, each one representing hundreds…
Traveling to Grand Isle at the bottom of Louisiana sometimes feels like heading to the ends of the earth. And that’s its major draw. This barrier island facing the Gulf attracts thousands of visitors each year for its remote location…
Louisiana’s musical landscape is extraordinarily rich and varied, and has been since the beginning: the land between the Pearl River and the Sabine has long been de la terre fertile (”fertile ground”) for the growth of a variety of rich…
Youngsville The Latin-owned brunch and coffee brand Bistrology (founded in Miramar Beach, Florida) is opening soon in Youngsville featuring its signature over-the-top theatrical coffee service, vibrant Latin-fusion cuisine and a jungle-inspired setting and patio. Also in Youngsville is the recently…
Once labeled as The Devil Dance, the Xactci Dance has returned. But why now? Citizens of the Canneci Tinné Tribe of the Louisiana Apache, based in Lafayette and St. Martin parishes, presented the once-forbidden Xactci Dance for the first time…
LAKE CHARLES, La (press release) — This year, the City of Lake Charles will add a new Christmas Walking Parade to its annual Light Up The Lake celebration at the Lake…
Ready to celebrate the holidays? As November ends, a range of holiday events in Lake Charles leads up to December. Enjoy the full guide below on everything holiday-related. "The Nutcracker" at Lake Area Ballet Theatre This season, the Lake Area…
Lafayette, La (press release) – This year, "The Creole Nutcracker" returns Saturday, Dec. 20, at 7 p.m. at the Heymann Performing Arts Center. "The Creole Nutcracker," presented by Heritage Parc, blends Louisiana culture with the classic story of "The Nutcracker"…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) — The Lafayette Ballet Theatre will celebrate the 25th anniversary of "The Nutcracker" with its performances on Saturday, Dec. 13, and Sunday, Dec. 14. Founded in 1982, the Lafayette Ballet Theatre is Acadiana’s only professional classical…