New Year's Eve Dance

by: Bayou Vermilion District

Vermilionville

December 31, 2011 - January 1, 2012 - Dance in the New Year with Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie! [Event Website]

Vote Lafayette as The South's Tastiest Town

by: Cal Editor

Southern Living Magazine

Vote for Lafayette in Southern Living's The South's Tastiest Town Awards. [Event Website]

Prospect Lafayette Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Acadiana Center for the Arts

The most exciting development for Acadianas visual arts scene is the selection of AcA as a satellite location of Prospect.2 New Orleans. Prospect.2 is one of the most highly anticipated contemporary arts events in the United States. Entitled Prospect Lafayette, this amazing exhibition will run from November 12, 2011 to January 21, 2012. … [Event Website]

Uros House by Grimanesa Amoros

by: LCVC

University Art Museum, 710 E. St. Mary Blvd., Lafayette.

Tu-Th 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; F 9 a.m.-noon; Sa 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $4, S

This 12 foot sculpture is inspired by structures built by the Uros Indians in Peru in which the artist makes use of sculpture, video and lighting to create works that illuminate our notions of personal identity and community. [Event Website]

Morgan as Mentor: 1965-1998 Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

Admission: Free

Elemore Morgan, Jr. (1931 2008) was a renowned artist in Louisiana. Known primarily as a landscape painter, Morgan was also a beloved and influential teacher. As a member of the University of Louisiana (known then as the University of Southwest Louisiana) Art Department for over thirty years, Morgans influence as a mentor was profound. The University Art Museum will honor the artist and teacher with an exhibition of works by artists who credit Morgan as their artistic mentor. These artists tell the story… [Event Website]

New Year's Day Holiday CLOSED

by: Heymann Center

Heymann Performing Arts Center / Lafayette

08:00 AM

The Heymann Performing Art Center's Business and Ticket Offices will be closed today for the New Year's Day holiday. The offices will reopen Tuesday January 3. Have a safe and happy holiday weekend. [Event Website]

Vote Lafayette as The South's Tastiest Town

by: Cal Editor

Southern Living Magazine

Vote for Lafayette in Southern Living's The South's Tastiest Town Awards. [Event Website]

Prospect Lafayette Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Acadiana Center for the Arts

The most exciting development for Acadianas visual arts scene is the selection of AcA as a satellite location of Prospect.2 New Orleans. Prospect.2 is one of the most highly anticipated contemporary arts events in the United States. Entitled Prospect Lafayette, this amazing exhibition will run from November 12, 2011 to January 21, 2012. … [Event Website]

Uros House by Grimanesa Amoros

by: LCVC

University Art Museum, 710 E. St. Mary Blvd., Lafayette.

Tu-Th 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; F 9 a.m.-noon; Sa 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $4, S

This 12 foot sculpture is inspired by structures built by the Uros Indians in Peru in which the artist makes use of sculpture, video and lighting to create works that illuminate our notions of personal identity and community. [Event Website]

Morgan as Mentor: 1965-1998 Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

Admission: Free

Elemore Morgan, Jr. (1931 2008) was a renowned artist in Louisiana. Known primarily as a landscape painter, Morgan was also a beloved and influential teacher. As a member of the University of Louisiana (known then as the University of Southwest Louisiana) Art Department for over thirty years, Morgans influence as a mentor was profound. The University Art Museum will honor the artist and teacher with an exhibition of works by artists who credit Morgan as their artistic mentor. These artists tell the story… [Event Website]

Vote Lafayette as The South's Tastiest Town

by: Cal Editor

Southern Living Magazine

Vote for Lafayette in Southern Living's The South's Tastiest Town Awards. [Event Website]

Prospect Lafayette Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Acadiana Center for the Arts

The most exciting development for Acadianas visual arts scene is the selection of AcA as a satellite location of Prospect.2 New Orleans. Prospect.2 is one of the most highly anticipated contemporary arts events in the United States. Entitled Prospect Lafayette, this amazing exhibition will run from November 12, 2011 to January 21, 2012. … [Event Website]

Uros House by Grimanesa Amoros

by: LCVC

University Art Museum, 710 E. St. Mary Blvd., Lafayette.

Tu-Th 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; F 9 a.m.-noon; Sa 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $4, S

This 12 foot sculpture is inspired by structures built by the Uros Indians in Peru in which the artist makes use of sculpture, video and lighting to create works that illuminate our notions of personal identity and community. [Event Website]

Morgan as Mentor: 1965-1998 Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

Admission: Free

Elemore Morgan, Jr. (1931 2008) was a renowned artist in Louisiana. Known primarily as a landscape painter, Morgan was also a beloved and influential teacher. As a member of the University of Louisiana (known then as the University of Southwest Louisiana) Art Department for over thirty years, Morgans influence as a mentor was profound. The University Art Museum will honor the artist and teacher with an exhibition of works by artists who credit Morgan as their artistic mentor. These artists tell the story… [Event Website]

Vote Lafayette as The South's Tastiest Town

by: Cal Editor

Southern Living Magazine

Vote for Lafayette in Southern Living's The South's Tastiest Town Awards. [Event Website]

Prospect Lafayette Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Acadiana Center for the Arts

The most exciting development for Acadianas visual arts scene is the selection of AcA as a satellite location of Prospect.2 New Orleans. Prospect.2 is one of the most highly anticipated contemporary arts events in the United States. Entitled Prospect Lafayette, this amazing exhibition will run from November 12, 2011 to January 21, 2012. … [Event Website]

Uros House by Grimanesa Amoros

by: LCVC

University Art Museum, 710 E. St. Mary Blvd., Lafayette.

Tu-Th 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; F 9 a.m.-noon; Sa 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $4, S

This 12 foot sculpture is inspired by structures built by the Uros Indians in Peru in which the artist makes use of sculpture, video and lighting to create works that illuminate our notions of personal identity and community. [Event Website]

Morgan as Mentor: 1965-1998 Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

Admission: Free

Elemore Morgan, Jr. (1931 2008) was a renowned artist in Louisiana. Known primarily as a landscape painter, Morgan was also a beloved and influential teacher. As a member of the University of Louisiana (known then as the University of Southwest Louisiana) Art Department for over thirty years, Morgans influence as a mentor was profound. The University Art Museum will honor the artist and teacher with an exhibition of works by artists who credit Morgan as their artistic mentor. These artists tell the story… [Event Website]

Acting Up (in Acadiana) presents Twelfth Night

by: Cal Editor

Acadiana Center for the Arts

"Twelfth Night" on the weekend of the actual twelfth night, ending the holiday season and commencing the Mardi Gras season. Come dressed in costume and ready to party at this racous comedy set in South Louisiana during Mardi Gras season. Themes of masking, drunkenness and overindulgence, and stages of foolishness guide this production directed by Amy Waguespack; set design, Hector LaSala; music composition, Danny Devillier; costume design, Chad Trahan; and lighting design, Brian Schneider. Actors include … [Event Website]

Auditions for Steel Magnolias

by: Abbey Players Theatre

200 South State St, Abbeville, LA

2:00pm

Admission: none

Audition for a role in Steel Magnolias. Parts for 6 women, ages 18 - 70. Call Dianne Moss at 523-9995 for more information. [Event Website]

Vote Lafayette as The South's Tastiest Town

by: Cal Editor

Southern Living Magazine

Vote for Lafayette in Southern Living's The South's Tastiest Town Awards. [Event Website]

Prospect Lafayette Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Acadiana Center for the Arts

The most exciting development for Acadianas visual arts scene is the selection of AcA as a satellite location of Prospect.2 New Orleans. Prospect.2 is one of the most highly anticipated contemporary arts events in the United States. Entitled Prospect Lafayette, this amazing exhibition will run from November 12, 2011 to January 21, 2012. … [Event Website]

Uros House by Grimanesa Amoros

by: LCVC

University Art Museum, 710 E. St. Mary Blvd., Lafayette.

Tu-Th 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; F 9 a.m.-noon; Sa 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $4, S

This 12 foot sculpture is inspired by structures built by the Uros Indians in Peru in which the artist makes use of sculpture, video and lighting to create works that illuminate our notions of personal identity and community. [Event Website]

Morgan as Mentor: 1965-1998 Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

Admission: Free

Elemore Morgan, Jr. (1931 2008) was a renowned artist in Louisiana. Known primarily as a landscape painter, Morgan was also a beloved and influential teacher. As a member of the University of Louisiana (known then as the University of Southwest Louisiana) Art Department for over thirty years, Morgans influence as a mentor was profound. The University Art Museum will honor the artist and teacher with an exhibition of works by artists who credit Morgan as their artistic mentor. These artists tell the story… [Event Website]

A Tale of Two Mardi Gras

by: Cal Editor

Vermilionville Performance Center

10:00am-4:00pm

Admission: Free

Learn about the vastly different, but equally meaningful ways Mardi Gras is celebrated in the city and the county. Enjoy looking the beautiful and elaborate city costumes and fun and festive country Mardi Gras outfits. Regular admission. Membership honored. … [Event Website]

Acting Up (in Acadiana) presents Twelfth Night

by: Cal Editor

Acadiana Center for the Arts

"Twelfth Night" on the weekend of the actual twelfth night, ending the holiday season and commencing the Mardi Gras season. Come dressed in costume and ready to party at this racous comedy set in South Louisiana during Mardi Gras season. Themes of masking, drunkenness and overindulgence, and stages of foolishness guide this production directed by Amy Waguespack; set design, Hector LaSala; music composition, Danny Devillier; costume design, Chad Trahan; and lighting design, Brian Schneider. Actors include … [Event Website]

Auditions for Steel Magnolias

by: Abbey Players Theatre

200 South State St, Abbeville, LA

2:00pm

Admission: none

Audition for a role in Steel Magnolias. Parts for 6 women, ages 18 - 70. Call Dianne Moss at 523-9995 for more information. [Event Website]

Vote Lafayette as The South's Tastiest Town

by: Cal Editor

Southern Living Magazine

Vote for Lafayette in Southern Living's The South's Tastiest Town Awards. [Event Website]

Prospect Lafayette Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Acadiana Center for the Arts

The most exciting development for Acadianas visual arts scene is the selection of AcA as a satellite location of Prospect.2 New Orleans. Prospect.2 is one of the most highly anticipated contemporary arts events in the United States. Entitled Prospect Lafayette, this amazing exhibition will run from November 12, 2011 to January 21, 2012. … [Event Website]

Uros House by Grimanesa Amoros

by: LCVC

University Art Museum, 710 E. St. Mary Blvd., Lafayette.

Tu-Th 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; F 9 a.m.-noon; Sa 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $4, S

This 12 foot sculpture is inspired by structures built by the Uros Indians in Peru in which the artist makes use of sculpture, video and lighting to create works that illuminate our notions of personal identity and community. [Event Website]

Morgan as Mentor: 1965-1998 Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

Admission: Free

Elemore Morgan, Jr. (1931 2008) was a renowned artist in Louisiana. Known primarily as a landscape painter, Morgan was also a beloved and influential teacher. As a member of the University of Louisiana (known then as the University of Southwest Louisiana) Art Department for over thirty years, Morgans influence as a mentor was profound. The University Art Museum will honor the artist and teacher with an exhibition of works by artists who credit Morgan as their artistic mentor. These artists tell the story… [Event Website]

A Tale of Two Mardi Gras

by: Cal Editor

Vermilionville Performance Center

10:00am-4:00pm

Admission: Free

Learn about the vastly different, but equally meaningful ways Mardi Gras is celebrated in the city and the county. Enjoy looking the beautiful and elaborate city costumes and fun and festive country Mardi Gras outfits. Regular admission. Membership honored. … [Event Website]

Acting Up (in Acadiana) presents Twelfth Night

by: Cal Editor

Acadiana Center for the Arts

"Twelfth Night" on the weekend of the actual twelfth night, ending the holiday season and commencing the Mardi Gras season. Come dressed in costume and ready to party at this racous comedy set in South Louisiana during Mardi Gras season. Themes of masking, drunkenness and overindulgence, and stages of foolishness guide this production directed by Amy Waguespack; set design, Hector LaSala; music composition, Danny Devillier; costume design, Chad Trahan; and lighting design, Brian Schneider. Actors include … [Event Website]

Auditions for Steel Magnolias

by: Abbey Players Theatre

200 South State St, Abbeville, LA

2:00pm

Admission: none

Audition for a role in Steel Magnolias. Parts for 6 women, ages 18 - 70. Call Dianne Moss at 523-9995 for more information. [Event Website]

Vote Lafayette as The South's Tastiest Town

by: Cal Editor

Southern Living Magazine

Vote for Lafayette in Southern Living's The South's Tastiest Town Awards. [Event Website]

Prospect Lafayette Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Acadiana Center for the Arts

The most exciting development for Acadianas visual arts scene is the selection of AcA as a satellite location of Prospect.2 New Orleans. Prospect.2 is one of the most highly anticipated contemporary arts events in the United States. Entitled Prospect Lafayette, this amazing exhibition will run from November 12, 2011 to January 21, 2012. … [Event Website]

Uros House by Grimanesa Amoros

by: LCVC

University Art Museum, 710 E. St. Mary Blvd., Lafayette.

Tu-Th 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; F 9 a.m.-noon; Sa 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $4, S

This 12 foot sculpture is inspired by structures built by the Uros Indians in Peru in which the artist makes use of sculpture, video and lighting to create works that illuminate our notions of personal identity and community. [Event Website]

Morgan as Mentor: 1965-1998 Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

Admission: Free

Elemore Morgan, Jr. (1931 2008) was a renowned artist in Louisiana. Known primarily as a landscape painter, Morgan was also a beloved and influential teacher. As a member of the University of Louisiana (known then as the University of Southwest Louisiana) Art Department for over thirty years, Morgans influence as a mentor was profound. The University Art Museum will honor the artist and teacher with an exhibition of works by artists who credit Morgan as their artistic mentor. These artists tell the story… [Event Website]