The influences that formed Acadiana are multiple. The arrival and establishment of the French, Creoles, Acadians and non-French speaking people, such Africans, Germans, Italians, Irish, Anglo-Americans, and many Native American tribes already there, are often mentioned. A Quebec friend recently…
The stained-glass art of Lake Charles’ Frank Thompson both illuminates bare walls all across Acadiana and brightens up churches rebounding from darker days.
Drawing upon experiences from her upbringing in rural Acadiana for inspiration, Maggie Perrodin Collins tells a classic Louisiana tale in her first novel, Celestial Blue Skies.
Stations, bars, flights and food trucks are the way to go at wedding receptions and after parties
Tasty treats for your wedding guests to keep the party going
Six Tips from the Mother of the Bride
Your correspondences will stand out in style.
These three cakes are almost too pretty to eat.
Rip Van Winkle Gardens in New Iberia is more than just picturesque. Situated on the shore of Lake Peigneur, it’s positively fairytale-like, with graceful peacocks roaming the grounds; Spanish moss-draped trees, bamboo gardens; and blooming flowers. Here, we are able to showcase seven elegant gowns with the Gardens as our enchanting backdrop.
6 inspiring cajun musicians
135 dentists in 7 specialties across Acadiana’s 22 parishes
Daniel Domingue General Dentistry | Lafayette acadianadentistry.com For Dr. Danny Domingue, his toughest cases as a dentist are actually the cases he hasn’t tackled. “The toughest cases for me are the patients that go untreated. It's tough to see patients…
Katie Courville Roberts General Dentistry | Lake Charles marychurchmandds.com For Dr. Katie Courville Roberts, the toughest kind of case she deals with as a dentist is also her most rewarding: when a patient's teeth have irreparable damage that requires full…
Sweet treats to cool you down
Creative toppings for a summer get-together
This variation contains rum instead of bourbon
Cool summer sunglasses
5 essentials for outdoor cooking
A party house on the Vermilion River created for poolside grilling, seafood boils, fishing and summer fun on the waterfront
Gatherings and activities around Acadiana.
Better Cajun Blues For Your Ears The much anticipated new album by slide-guitarist Sonny Landreth, Bound by the Blues, debuts June 9 and features a radical departure from his prior two albums, 2012’s classical jazz fusion Elemental Journey and 2008’s…
Music, fashion, food and fun abound in Acadiana.
