Acadiana Profile - August-September 2011

The Funniest Guys in South Louisiana (Part II)

Picking up where I left off in the past issue of Acadiana Profile, I’d like to introduce two more of the funniest guys who ever cracked a joke in South Louisiana.Dave Petitjean of Crowley is the epitome of the Cajun…

Young Artist Is Bound for D.C.

LAFAYETTE – The artwork of Sarah Ahrens, a 17-year-old student at St. Thomas More High School, will be showcased on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., for the next year.Ahrens’ piece, titled Shades of Autumn – an oil painting depicting the…

Timeless and True

The Harwoods’ home is a genuine reflection of their lifelong pursuit of cherished collectibles in a setting worthy of housing them.

Rise & Dine!

Some of the best spots for breakfast and brunch in Acadiana.

Trynd-Setter

Starting from scratch, Nidal Balbeisi has built a restaurant empire in Lafayette.

From Accordion to Zydeco

Our guide to the music of Cajun Country, some great places to get to two-steppin’ and some of the best performers in the genres

August 15th, Sacred Feast or Heck of a Party?

Since its adoption as the Acadians’ national holiday in July 1881 during the first Acadian convention in Memramcook, New Brunswick, Aug. 15, the Feast of the Assumption, holds a choice place on both secular and liturgical calendars in Acadia. Three…