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Friday, Jan 20, 2012

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]

Kerry Griechen Exhibit: As I Was Strolling

by: Cal Editor

Vermilionville's La Cuisine de Maman

10:00am-4:00pm

Admission: $10, $6

Kerry Griechen Exhibit: As I Was Strolling Griechen's exhibit As I Was Strolling Along consists of two themes of digital photography printed on metallic paper. In the main dining area of La Cuisine de Maman is a local theme from Acadiana to include landscapes, wildlife, watercraft, architecture and scenes from Vermilionville. The Glass Porch dining area has a local floral theme. The exhibit can be viewed Tuesday - Sunday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. … [Event Website]

PASA Presents Elizabeth Futral

by: Heymann Center

Heymann Performing Arts Center / Lafayette

07:30 PM

PASA Presents Elizabeth Futral International opera singer Elizabeth Futral will return to her Louisiana roots when she performs at the Heymann Performing Arts Center. Raised in Covington, Louisiana, Futral has won acclaim throughout the U.S. as well as in Europe, South America and Japan. In a performance accompanied by members of the Acadiana Symphony including pianist Geraldine Hubbell, this will be an evening of outstanding music and inspiring vocals.… [Event Website]

Jazz @ the Center - FRED HERSCH TRIO

by: Acadiana Center for the Arts

8:00 PM - 10:30 PM CST

Jazz @ the Center - FRED HERSCH TRIO Friday, January 20, 2012 from 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM. [Event Website]

LSU at Arkansas (Gymnastics)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Away: Fayetteville, Ark. (Barnhill Arena)

7:00 PM

[Event Website]

Theatre 810 Presents an Acting Unlimited Production of "Liv

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

Theater 810

10:00 PM

Theatre 810 Presents an Acting Unlimited Production of Friday, January 20, 2012 from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM. [Event Website]

AcA presents the Fred Hersch Trio, part of the Jazz @ the Center

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

10:30 PM

Friday, January 20, 2012 from 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM. [Event Website]

Word Processing Class

by: Lafayette Public Library

North Regional Library

9:30 AM

Electronic Resources Librarian Martin Cooperson will teach Word Processing classes. Word ProcessingPrerequisite: Introduction to Computing Using Windows classesMaterial covered: The composition and editing of documents; basic page formatting; converting documents created in different applications; creating headers, footers, footnotes, etc.; utilizing views and styles, spelling and grammar checking and more. Walk-in and telephone sign-up begins Tuesday,January 3, at 9:00 am. Call 896-6323 to register orfor more i… [Event Website]

How to Be a Better Insurance Consumer: A Risk Management Traini

by: LEDA

3:00 PM

In January, the LSBDC at UL Lafayette will present an event to educate small businesses on risk mitigation: "How to Be a Better Insurance Consumer: A Risk Management Training for Small Businesses" Friday, January 20, 2012 Acadiana Technical College (formerly LTC-Lafayette) 1101 Bertrand Drive (corner of Bertrand & Devalcourt) in Lafayette 3:00p - 5:00p (Sign-In at 2:45p) No Charge to Attend; Light Refreshments Served ONLY RESERVED SEATS ARE GUARANTEED In Louisiana, where disasters are a way of life, sma… [Event Website]

Righteous Buddha w/ Leatherbag

by: Leatherbag

Artmosphere Bistro

9:00pm

Admission: $7

Live music with Righteous Buddha and Leatherbag at Artmosphere. Show at 9pm. [Event Website]
Lafayette Official Bicentennial Event

200 Years of Statehood

by: Cal Editor

Hilliard University Art Museum

6:00pm-9:00pm

Hilliard University Art Museum presents a celebration and reception of Louisiana's 200th birthday. [Event Website]

Teen Tech Squad

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

1:00 PM

South Regional Library is looking forteen volunteers interested in helpingwith our new Tech Squad. Startingin January, teen volunteers will helpadults navigate their new tech gadgets.Teens will also create short videoprojects. Teens who are interested areencouraged to sign up for meeting updates. For questions, call the South RegionalLibrary at 981-1028.… [Event Website]

Arbor Day Celebration

by: Cal Editor

Acadia Parish Courthouse, South Court House Lawn, North Parkerson Avenue

Event starts at 9 a.m. Reception to follow at Crowley City Hall with presentation by the Crowley Garden Club 425 North Parkerson Ave, Crowley, LA 70526 For more information call 337.783.0824, Extension 301 [Event Website]

[L] Men's Tennis at Baylor

by: University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Sports

Waco, Texas

3:00 PM

[L] Men's Tennis at Baylor The Ragin’ Cajuns men’s tennis team is set to open the 2012 spring season this weekend with a trio of matches on the road starting at No. 5 Baylor on Friday at 3 p.m. “We have a great weekend ahead of us with the opportunity to play two teams ranked in the Top 25,” head coach Mark Jeffrey said. “We will have to take things one match at a time.” Matches at No. 11 Texas A&M and Prairie View A&M wrap up the Texas road swing. The Cajuns are set to face the Aggies … [Event Website]

APAA presents "Rabbit Hole"

by: Cal Editor

1300 Fortune Road, Youngsville

7:30pm

Admission: $10

Check out the Acadiana Performing Arts Academy's very first play. Seating is limited. Call(337) 288-6329 for more information and advanced tickets. [Event Website]

From the Collection of Burnell Lemoine II

by: Cal Editor

AcA Side Gallery

From the Collection of Burnell Lemoine: Part II focuses on the painting, sculpture and ceramic works in the collection of Burnell Lemoine. He began collecting works in the late 1960s while working as a middle school social studies and language arts teacher in Lafourche Parish public schools. Lemoine amassed more than 1200 individual works of art over the last 40 plus years of which more than 25 works are on display here. In his quest for discovering new works, he often became friendly with artists and the… [Event Website]

Reflections by Wess Koon

by: Cal Editor

AcA Vault Gallery

Reflections consists of a number of intricate glass pieces made of multiple laminations, hand beveled and polished. The highly polished surfaces and laminations create a multitude of reflections and refractions that draw the viewer into each piece to explore it from within. The exhibition will run through March 3rd.… [Event Website]

Mardi Gras Exhibit

by: LCVC

1122 Lafayette St., Lafayette

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission: $4 Admission; $3 Seniors

In addition to the beautiful Mardi Gras room which is available year round, The Alexandre Mouton House is hosting a collection of stunning costumes and other Mardi Gras memorabilia. The collection is on loan from past royalty and members of various Mardi Gras Krewes. The exhibit will run throughout February.

Marais Press: Collaborative Explorations 1992-2009

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

Admission: Free

Marais Press is the only university-housed printmaking press in Louisiana. Established in 1991 with funding from the University of Louisiana Alumni Association, Marais Press is an edition-producing press housed in the Department of Visual Arts. Each year, the Press invites prominent local, regional, national, and international printmakers and arts to the University to collaborate with students in the printmaking and visual arts programs. As the only program in the state of Louisiana to actively research … [Event Website]
Lafayette Official Bicentennial Event

Louisiana Collection Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Hilliard University Art Museum

[Event Website]

Teche Area Farmer's Market

by: LCVC

Bouligny Plaza, 102 W Main St, New Iberia

6 a.m.-10 a.m.

Fresh locally grown produce, arts & crafts, jams & jellies, preserves, baked goods, yard art and much more.

Teche Area Farmer's Market

by: LCVC

Bouligny Plaza, 102 W Main St, New Iberia

2-6 p.m.

Fresh locally grown produce, arts & crafts, jams & jellies, preserves, baked goods, yard art and much more.

7th Annual Miss Lafayette & Lafayette's Outstanding Teen Pageant

by: Cal Editor
Contestants are now being accepted for the 7th annual Miss Lafayette & Lafayette's Outstanding Teen Pageant, which will be held on January 22, 2012 at Angelle Hall on the UL campus. For more information, call Phyllis Bel at 298-3839 or visit online. … [Event Website]

Vote Lafayette as The South's Tastiest Town

by: Cal Editor

Southern Living Magazine

Vote Lafayette as The South's Tastiest Town 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]

Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries

by: LCVC

Lafayette Science Museum, 433 Jefferson St., Lafayette.

Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 1-6 p.m.

Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $3, C

This 7,000 square foot exhibit rethinks preconceptions about how dinosaurs lived and eventually died. Filled with full skeletal casts, interactives and a full-scale diarama, this exhibit will shed new light on prehistory as we know it. [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]

Scout Saturday

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

8:00 - 8:00 CST

From Saturday, October 08, 2011 to Saturday, October 13, 2012. [Event Website]

Bayou Cruise & Culture Tour

by: LCVC

1905 Verot School Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission: Deluxe Tour $130 for 2pp

Bayou Cruise & Culture Tours. All in one cajun immersion Tour. All Day, Everything Included, One Price. Tour 2 Historical Museums, Luxury Bayou Cruise, Cajun Dance Lessons, Crawfish Peeling Lessons, Live Accordion Playing, Boudin and Beer On the Bayou. Visit a Swamp Habitat and see ALLIGATORS. Everything you could want in one package!!

Chorale Presents...It's A Grand Night For Singing

by: Chorale Acadienne

Petroleum Club,111 Heymann Blvd., Lafayette, LA

6:30pm

Admission: $75.00

Chorale Presents...It's A Grand Night For Singing. Join us for a wonderful meal and beautiful music sung by Acadiana's own Chorale Acadienne. Musical selections will have you humming along and tapping your feet. Tickets need to be purchased in advance. Call 349-5342 or go to ca@choraleacadienne.com

Cyber Camp

by: The Academy of Interactive Entertainment

The LITE Center 537 Cajundome Blvd.

11:00am-5:00pm

Admission: $150

Are you in grades 9-12 and interested in video game programming? Come to the LITE Center and join the AIE Summer Cyber Camp. Here you can discover how games are designed, and how C# works. Classes are 30 hours long and run from 11 am - 5 pm all week, until the wrap-up pizza party on Friday. You can even earn .5 credits if your school has a Running Start program too! … [Event Website]

12th annual Zydeco Pancake Breakfast

by: The Kiwanis Club of Acadiana

Acadian Village Pavilion

Admission: $5

The Kiwanis Club of Acadiana presents its 12th annual Zydeco Pancake Breakfast Saturday October 13th, 2012 from 8:00 am to 11:00am Acadian Village Pavilion Its that time of year again! The Kiwanis Club of Acadiana invites you to attend our biggest annual event and fundraiser the Zydeco Pancake Breakfast. Event tickets can be purchased for $5.00 each and a ticket entitles the bearer to receive All You Can Eat pancakes, sausage, coffee, milk, juice, soft drinks (drive through service is also available!!)… [Event Website]

Direct Action Organizing Lunch session

by: Region 4 Cancer Control Partnership

United Blood Services Conference Center

10:45am-1:15pm

Admission: FREE

Policy tactic planning for tobacco-related chronic disease control in Acadiana. Lunch provided. RSVP required to cancercontrol4@gmail.com or 337.288.2225

Annual Avec souci Garden Tour

by: Avec Souci

5 Lafayette Gardens

5:00pm

Admission: $15 in advance, $20 day

The gardening season kicks off with the 25th annual Avec Souci Garden Tour on Sunday, April 22nd, 2012 from 1 5 pm. Lafayette Gardens featured on the tour are: Mrs. Robert Trahan - 333 Wentworth Boulevard; Ray Menard and Carlton Smith - 522 St. Thomas Street; Mary and Dennis Smith - 142 Heartwood Circle; Sally and John Block 929 Marilyn Drive; Renee and Herbert Schilling - 217 Parkview Drive. Admission to all five gardens requires a $15 ticket purchased in advance or $20 on day of the t… [Event Website]

Film/TV & Music Meetup Group

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette South Regional Lib. Conf. Center

7:00pm

Admission: Free

The Lafayette Film/TV & Music Meetup group will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013 at the South Regional Library, 6101 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA at 7 PM. Gerd Wuestemann, Ex. Dir. ACA will present the 2013 program schedule for the Acadiana Center of the Arts. He will also review the Louisiana Crossroads program. Gerd is interested in discussing how ACA can work with our Meetup group in taking Acadiana to the next level in entertainment. Anyone with an interest is invited to attend.… [Event Website]

Euro-American Celebration

by: Alliance Française de Lafayette

735 Jefferson, Le Centre International

5:00pm-7:00pm

Admission: Free

A celebration of European-American Friendship and Cooperation with short presentations in the different European languages, parade of European flags, food and music presented by the Alliance Franaise de Lafayette and the Centre International de Lafayette. [Event Website]

Saturday, Jan 21, 2012

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]

Kerry Griechen Exhibit: As I Was Strolling

by: Cal Editor

Vermilionville's La Cuisine de Maman

10:00am-4:00pm

Admission: $10, $6

Kerry Griechen Exhibit: As I Was Strolling Griechen's exhibit As I Was Strolling Along consists of two themes of digital photography printed on metallic paper. In the main dining area of La Cuisine de Maman is a local theme from Acadiana to include landscapes, wildlife, watercraft, architecture and scenes from Vermilionville. The Glass Porch dining area has a local floral theme. The exhibit can be viewed Tuesday - Sunday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. … [Event Website]

The Met in HD: The Enchanted Island - New Production

by: Acadiana Center for the Arts

12:00 PM - 3:30 PM CST

The Met in HD: The Enchanted Island -  New Production Saturday, January 21, 2012 from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM. [Event Website]

LSU at Florida (Men's Basketball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Away: Gainesville, Fla. (O'Connell Center)

5:00 PM

[Event Website]

LSU vs. Texas A&M (W) (Swimming and Diving)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home: Baton Rouge, La. (LSU Natatorium)

12:00 PM

[Event Website]

LSU vs. Texas A&M (M) (Swimming and Diving)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home: Baton Rouge, La. (LSU Natatorium)

12:00 PM

[Event Website]

LSU at Texas A&M (IN) (Dual) (Track and Field)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Away: College Station, Texas (Gilliam Stadium)

TBA

[Event Website]

AcA Presents The Met in HD "Enchanted Island"

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

2:00 PM

Saturday, January 21, 2012 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. [Event Website]

Theatre 810 Presents an Acting Unlimited Production of "Liv

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

Theater 810

10:00 PM

Theatre 810 Presents an Acting Unlimited Production of Saturday, January 21, 2012 from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM. [Event Website]

Gueydan's Farmers Market

by: LCVC

City Hall, Gueydan.

7 a.m.

Admission: Free.

Open air farmers' market with fresh produce, preserves, etc.

Lovesick Blues: An Evening with Hank Williams, Sr.

by: Cal Editor

Liberty Theater, Eunice

6:00pm

Admission: $13

Lovesick Blues: An Evening with Hank Williams, Sr. Hugh Harris once again dons his felt cowboy hat as Hank Williams Sr. in this original play depicting the short life and career of Hank Williams, Sr. Harris will be joined by the Drifting Cowboys composed of Terry Huval, Gina Forsyth, Kyle Harris, Bobby Dumatrait and Ken David. All seating is reserved. To order tickets call the Eunice Mayor's Office at 337-457-7389.

Lego Club

by: Lafayette Public Library

North Regional Library

2:00 PM

Children will build projects based on a theme. The programbegins with sample Lego models and books based on the theme.Building sessions are opened to ages 7 and up and begin at 2:00 pm. An adult must accompany the child. The student must be preregistered to participate. Call North Regional at 896-6323 when preregistrationbegins for the following sessions:Sat., Jan 21-Theme: Robots Preregistration begins Sat., Jan 14.Sat., Feb 18-Theme: Oceans Preregistration beginson Sat., Feb 11.… [Event Website]

Story Time En Francais

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

11:00 AM

These Saturday Story Times will be in told in French. [Event Website]

TreesAcadiana presents Arbor Day Planting

by: Cal Editor

Freetown Port Rico Neighborhood

9:00am

Admission: Free

In keeping with the Building Green Cities Workshop idea of revitalizing older neighborhoods, TreesAcadiana will be planting our Arbor Day Trees in the Freetown Port Rico Neighborhood as the beginning of a Linear Park/Buffer Zone along the Rail Road tracks on Garfield between Taft and the Warehouse on Garfield. We will be planting 38 Native Trees and will need lots of help. Hopefully we will have most of the holes pre-dug, but bring your shovels to back-fill.

Bayou Teche Farmers Market

by: Cal Editor

Old Pecan House, at the intersection of N. New Market and Hamilton, along the banks of Bayou Teche, St. Martinville

8:00am-12:00pm

Admission: Free

Free open-air market held inside a historical 1930s era pecan warehouse along the banks of Bayou Teche. Open from 8 a.m. - 12 noon. Those wishing to sell either produce, or arts and crafts are encouraged to RSVP St. Martinville City Hall at (337) 394-2230.

Battle of the Salons

by: Outlaws Saloon & Dancehall

Outlaws Saloon & Dancehall

7:00pm

Admission: $10 in Advance & $20 at

Help a great cause and have a great time while doing it! Proceeds will benefit the Autism Society of Acadiana. [Event Website]

Cajun Jam with Ganey Arsement and Al Berard

by: Bayou Vermilion District

Vermilionville

1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

[Event Website]

Sola Cafe

by: Cal Editor

Accidental Chef School

9:00am-12:00pm

Members of Acadiana Fiddles and Strings will be playing a mix of classical and fiddle music. Joining them for some fiddle jams will be local professional fiddle players. An assortment of pastries, desserts and biscotti will be available as well as coffee and tea. Reservations can be made through the Accidental Chef website at accidentalcooking.com.Information on the cafe can be found through a link at mymusicventures.com. Email Esther Tyree directly at bayoubisc… [Event Website]

[L] Men's Basketball at Arkansas State (DH)

by: University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Sports

Jonesboro, Ark.

7:05 PM

[L] Men's Basketball at Arkansas State (DH) gt;>> The Ragin’ Cajuns men’s basketball team looks to ride the momentum of a dominant defensive effort at UALR as they attempt to sweep the Arkansas road swing. Louisiana and Arkansas State meet at the Convocation Center in Jonesboro on Saturday. Tipoff is set for 7:05 p.m.>>> UL has won its last two games and can equal its season-long win streak with a victory on Saturday.>>> In Thursday’s win over UALR, the Cajuns held the Trojans to a season-low 25.4 percent shooting and handed the Sun … [Event Website]

[L] Women's Basketball at Arkansas State (DH)

by: University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Sports

Jonesboro, Ark.

3:05 PM

[L] Women's Basketball at Arkansas State (DH) gt;>>Louisiana and Arkansas State will be going head-to-head tonight for the 54th time in the history of the two basketball programs.>>>UL dropped its previous contest to conference foe UALR 56-45. The Cajuns are seeking their first SBC win of the season and are 3-7 in road games.>>>Krystal Motley scored a team-high 17 points on Wednesday against UALR. The senior dished out a career-high five assists and garnered five rebounds. Motley has now led the Ragin’ Cajuns in scoring seven times this seaso… [Event Website]

[N] Track and Field at Blue Raiders Invite

by: University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Sports

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

12:00 AM

[Event Website]

[L] Women's Tennis at #71 Rice

by: University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Sports

Houston, Texas

11:00 AM

[Event Website]

[L] Men's Tennis at Texas A&M

by: University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Sports

College Station, Texas

12:00 PM

[L] Men's Tennis at Texas A&M The Ragin’ Cajuns men’s tennis team is set to open the 2012 spring season this weekend with a trio of matches on the road starting at No. 5 Baylor on Friday at 3 p.m. “We have a great weekend ahead of us with the opportunity to play two teams ranked in the Top 25,” head coach Mark Jeffrey said. “We will have to take things one match at a time.” Matches at No. 11 Texas A&M and Prairie View A&M wrap up the Texas road swing. The Cajuns are set to face the Aggies … [Event Website]

Auditions for "You, The Jury"

by: Cal Editor

Duchamp Opera House, St. Martinville

2:00pm-4:00pm

Admission: Free

Auditions for For more information, call (337) 394-6604. [Event Website]

APAA presents "Rabbit Hole"

by: Cal Editor

1300 Fortune Road, Youngsville

7:30pm

Admission: $10

Check out the Acadiana Performing Arts Academy's very first play. Seating is limited. Call(337) 288-6329 for more information and advanced tickets. [Event Website]

From the Collection of Burnell Lemoine II

by: Cal Editor

AcA Side Gallery

From the Collection of Burnell Lemoine: Part II focuses on the painting, sculpture and ceramic works in the collection of Burnell Lemoine. He began collecting works in the late 1960s while working as a middle school social studies and language arts teacher in Lafourche Parish public schools. Lemoine amassed more than 1200 individual works of art over the last 40 plus years of which more than 25 works are on display here. In his quest for discovering new works, he often became friendly with artists and the… [Event Website]

Reflections by Wess Koon

by: Cal Editor

AcA Vault Gallery

Reflections consists of a number of intricate glass pieces made of multiple laminations, hand beveled and polished. The highly polished surfaces and laminations create a multitude of reflections and refractions that draw the viewer into each piece to explore it from within. The exhibition will run through March 3rd.… [Event Website]

Mardi Gras Exhibit

by: LCVC

1122 Lafayette St., Lafayette

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission: $4 Admission; $3 Seniors

In addition to the beautiful Mardi Gras room which is available year round, The Alexandre Mouton House is hosting a collection of stunning costumes and other Mardi Gras memorabilia. The collection is on loan from past royalty and members of various Mardi Gras Krewes. The exhibit will run throughout February.

Marais Press: Collaborative Explorations 1992-2009

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

Admission: Free

Marais Press is the only university-housed printmaking press in Louisiana. Established in 1991 with funding from the University of Louisiana Alumni Association, Marais Press is an edition-producing press housed in the Department of Visual Arts. Each year, the Press invites prominent local, regional, national, and international printmakers and arts to the University to collaborate with students in the printmaking and visual arts programs. As the only program in the state of Louisiana to actively research … [Event Website]

LA Printers - Marais Press

by: LCVC

Hilliard University Art Museum, 710 East St. Mary Blvd., Lafayette

Tues.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.-noon, Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $4, S

Prints from the permanent collection of UL's Marais Press, the only university-housed printmaking press in Louisiana. Marais Press is an edition-producing press housed in the Department of Visual Arts. [Event Website]

Satire, Scandal, and Spectacle: The Art of George Schmidt

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

An engaging storyteller both visually and aurally, New Orleans artist George Schmidt brings to life myths, tales, and scandals from Louisiana history in his provocative paintings, prints, and drawings. [Event Website]
Lafayette Official Bicentennial Event

Louisiana Collection Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Hilliard University Art Museum

[Event Website]

Teche Area Farmer's Market

by: LCVC

Bouligny Plaza, 102 W Main St, New Iberia

6 a.m.-10 a.m.

Fresh locally grown produce, arts & crafts, jams & jellies, preserves, baked goods, yard art and much more.

Teche Area Farmer's Market

by: LCVC

Bouligny Plaza, 102 W Main St, New Iberia

2-6 p.m.

Fresh locally grown produce, arts & crafts, jams & jellies, preserves, baked goods, yard art and much more.

7th Annual Miss Lafayette & Lafayette's Outstanding Teen Pageant

by: Cal Editor
Contestants are now being accepted for the 7th annual Miss Lafayette & Lafayette's Outstanding Teen Pageant, which will be held on January 22, 2012 at Angelle Hall on the UL campus. For more information, call Phyllis Bel at 298-3839 or visit online. … [Event Website]

Vote Lafayette as The South's Tastiest Town

by: Cal Editor

Southern Living Magazine

Vote Lafayette as The South's Tastiest Town 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]

Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries

by: LCVC

Lafayette Science Museum, 433 Jefferson St., Lafayette.

Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 1-6 p.m.

Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $3, C

This 7,000 square foot exhibit rethinks preconceptions about how dinosaurs lived and eventually died. Filled with full skeletal casts, interactives and a full-scale diarama, this exhibit will shed new light on prehistory as we know it. [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]

Scout Saturday

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

8:00 - 8:00 CST

From Saturday, October 08, 2011 to Saturday, October 13, 2012. [Event Website]

Bayou Cruise & Culture Tour

by: LCVC

1905 Verot School Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission: Deluxe Tour $130 for 2pp

Bayou Cruise & Culture Tours. All in one cajun immersion Tour. All Day, Everything Included, One Price. Tour 2 Historical Museums, Luxury Bayou Cruise, Cajun Dance Lessons, Crawfish Peeling Lessons, Live Accordion Playing, Boudin and Beer On the Bayou. Visit a Swamp Habitat and see ALLIGATORS. Everything you could want in one package!!

Chorale Presents...It's A Grand Night For Singing

by: Chorale Acadienne

Petroleum Club,111 Heymann Blvd., Lafayette, LA

6:30pm

Admission: $75.00

Chorale Presents...It's A Grand Night For Singing. Join us for a wonderful meal and beautiful music sung by Acadiana's own Chorale Acadienne. Musical selections will have you humming along and tapping your feet. Tickets need to be purchased in advance. Call 349-5342 or go to ca@choraleacadienne.com

Cyber Camp

by: The Academy of Interactive Entertainment

The LITE Center 537 Cajundome Blvd.

11:00am-5:00pm

Admission: $150

Are you in grades 9-12 and interested in video game programming? Come to the LITE Center and join the AIE Summer Cyber Camp. Here you can discover how games are designed, and how C# works. Classes are 30 hours long and run from 11 am - 5 pm all week, until the wrap-up pizza party on Friday. You can even earn .5 credits if your school has a Running Start program too! … [Event Website]

12th annual Zydeco Pancake Breakfast

by: The Kiwanis Club of Acadiana

Acadian Village Pavilion

Admission: $5

The Kiwanis Club of Acadiana presents its 12th annual Zydeco Pancake Breakfast Saturday October 13th, 2012 from 8:00 am to 11:00am Acadian Village Pavilion Its that time of year again! The Kiwanis Club of Acadiana invites you to attend our biggest annual event and fundraiser the Zydeco Pancake Breakfast. Event tickets can be purchased for $5.00 each and a ticket entitles the bearer to receive All You Can Eat pancakes, sausage, coffee, milk, juice, soft drinks (drive through service is also available!!)… [Event Website]

Direct Action Organizing Lunch session

by: Region 4 Cancer Control Partnership

United Blood Services Conference Center

10:45am-1:15pm

Admission: FREE

Policy tactic planning for tobacco-related chronic disease control in Acadiana. Lunch provided. RSVP required to cancercontrol4@gmail.com or 337.288.2225

Annual Avec souci Garden Tour

by: Avec Souci

5 Lafayette Gardens

5:00pm

Admission: $15 in advance, $20 day

The gardening season kicks off with the 25th annual Avec Souci Garden Tour on Sunday, April 22nd, 2012 from 1 5 pm. Lafayette Gardens featured on the tour are: Mrs. Robert Trahan - 333 Wentworth Boulevard; Ray Menard and Carlton Smith - 522 St. Thomas Street; Mary and Dennis Smith - 142 Heartwood Circle; Sally and John Block 929 Marilyn Drive; Renee and Herbert Schilling - 217 Parkview Drive. Admission to all five gardens requires a $15 ticket purchased in advance or $20 on day of the t… [Event Website]

Film/TV & Music Meetup Group

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette South Regional Lib. Conf. Center

7:00pm

Admission: Free

The Lafayette Film/TV & Music Meetup group will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013 at the South Regional Library, 6101 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA at 7 PM. Gerd Wuestemann, Ex. Dir. ACA will present the 2013 program schedule for the Acadiana Center of the Arts. He will also review the Louisiana Crossroads program. Gerd is interested in discussing how ACA can work with our Meetup group in taking Acadiana to the next level in entertainment. Anyone with an interest is invited to attend.… [Event Website]

Euro-American Celebration

by: Alliance Française de Lafayette

735 Jefferson, Le Centre International

5:00pm-7:00pm

Admission: Free

A celebration of European-American Friendship and Cooperation with short presentations in the different European languages, parade of European flags, food and music presented by the Alliance Franaise de Lafayette and the Centre International de Lafayette. [Event Website]

Sunday, Jan 22, 2012

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]

Kerry Griechen Exhibit: As I Was Strolling

by: Cal Editor

Vermilionville's La Cuisine de Maman

10:00am-4:00pm

Admission: $10, $6

Kerry Griechen Exhibit: As I Was Strolling Griechen's exhibit As I Was Strolling Along consists of two themes of digital photography printed on metallic paper. In the main dining area of La Cuisine de Maman is a local theme from Acadiana to include landscapes, wildlife, watercraft, architecture and scenes from Vermilionville. The Glass Porch dining area has a local floral theme. The exhibit can be viewed Tuesday - Sunday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. … [Event Website]

LSU vs. Arkansas (Women's Basketball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home: Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)

2:00 PM

[Event Website]

Theatre 810 Presents an Acting Unlimited Production of "Liv

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

Theater 810, Downtown Lafayette

5:30 PM

Theatre 810 Presents an Acting Unlimited Production of Sunday, January 22, 2012 from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM. [Event Website]

LSU at Colorado (Women's Tennis)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Away: Boulder, Colo. (CU Tennis Complex)

11:00 AM

[Event Website]

LSU at Rice (Men's Tennis)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Away: Houston, Texas (Jake Hess Stadium)

TBA

[Event Website]

Johnny Sonnier & Cajun Heritage

by: Bayou Vermilion District

Vermilionville

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

January 22, 2012, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Bal du dimanche with Johnny Sonnier & Cajun Heritage [Event Website]

Bal du dimanche with Johnny Sonnier & Cajun Heritage

by: LCVC

Vermilionville, 300 Fisher Rd., Lafayette

1-4 p.m.

Admission: $5 admission. Does not i

Dance the afternoon away with Johnny Sonnier & Cajun Heritage at Vermilionville's weekly Sunday Dance. Refreshments will be available for this smoke-free all ages show at Vermilionville's Performance Center.

[W] Men's Tennis at Prairie View A&M

by: University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Sports

Priarie View, Texas

1:00 PM

[W] Men's Tennis at Prairie View A&M The Ragin’ Cajuns men’s tennis team is set to open the 2012 spring season this weekend with a trio of matches on the road starting at No. 5 Baylor on Friday at 3 p.m. “We have a great weekend ahead of us with the opportunity to play two teams ranked in the Top 25,” head coach Mark Jeffrey said. “We will have to take things one match at a time.” Matches at No. 11 Texas A&M and Prairie View A&M wrap up the Texas road swing. The Cajuns are set to face the Aggies … [Event Website]

Auditions for "You, The Jury"

by: Cal Editor

Duchamp Opera House, St. Martinville

2:00pm-4:00pm

Admission: Free

Auditions for For more information, call (337) 394-6604. [Event Website]

APAA presents "Rabbit Hole"

by: Cal Editor

1300 Fortune Road, Youngsville

7:30pm

Admission: $10

Check out the Acadiana Performing Arts Academy's very first play. Seating is limited. Call(337) 288-6329 for more information and advanced tickets. [Event Website]

From the Collection of Burnell Lemoine II

by: Cal Editor

AcA Side Gallery

From the Collection of Burnell Lemoine: Part II focuses on the painting, sculpture and ceramic works in the collection of Burnell Lemoine. He began collecting works in the late 1960s while working as a middle school social studies and language arts teacher in Lafourche Parish public schools. Lemoine amassed more than 1200 individual works of art over the last 40 plus years of which more than 25 works are on display here. In his quest for discovering new works, he often became friendly with artists and the… [Event Website]

Reflections by Wess Koon

by: Cal Editor

AcA Vault Gallery

Reflections consists of a number of intricate glass pieces made of multiple laminations, hand beveled and polished. The highly polished surfaces and laminations create a multitude of reflections and refractions that draw the viewer into each piece to explore it from within. The exhibition will run through March 3rd.… [Event Website]

Mardi Gras Exhibit

by: LCVC

1122 Lafayette St., Lafayette

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission: $4 Admission; $3 Seniors

In addition to the beautiful Mardi Gras room which is available year round, The Alexandre Mouton House is hosting a collection of stunning costumes and other Mardi Gras memorabilia. The collection is on loan from past royalty and members of various Mardi Gras Krewes. The exhibit will run throughout February.

Celebrate Recovery Support Group

by: Cal Editor

First Baptist Church, 1100 Lee Ave., Lafayette

4:00pm

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered 12-step program to help with the hurts, habits, and hang-ups of life. Celebrate Recovery has separate groups for men and women who are chemically dependent, as well as groups for those who are struggling with codependency. A group is also offered for women who have been impacted by abuse as adults or as children. Celebrate Recovery is an on-going weekly ministry and groups meet each Sunday at 4:45 p.m. … [Event Website]

DivorceCare for Kids Support Group

by: Cal Editor

First Baptist Church, 1100 Lee Ave., Lafayette

4:00pm

DivorceCare for Kids helps children heal from the hurt caused by the separation or divorce of their parents. Designed for ages 5-12, each session combines games, story time, dvd dramas, group discussion, music, crafts, and more. Children are engaged and active while participating in a DivorceCare for Kids group. Children make friends with other kids who understand the things they are going through because of the divorce of their parents. This group will meet beginning January 22 each Sunday at 4:00 p.m. f… [Event Website]

DivorceCare Support Group

by: Cal Editor

First Baptist Church, 1100 Lee Ave., Lafayette

4:00pm

DivorceCare is for those who are going through the pain of a separation or divorce. The group is led by others who understand the feelings and emotions following a divorce, and who are able to offer encouragement. In DivorceCare people learn to deal with the past and look forward to rebuilding their lives. … [Event Website]

GriefShare Support Group

by: Cal Editor

First Baptist Church, 1100 Lee Ave., Lafayette

4:00pm

GriefShare is for those who are grieving the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend. In small group discussions participants interact with others who have experienced a recent loss, and learn from their experiences. Each session includes a video with dramatic reenactments about living with grief, real-life stories from people who have experienced losses, or encouragement from experts on grief recovery. … [Event Website]

Marais Press: Collaborative Explorations 1992-2009

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

Admission: Free

Marais Press is the only university-housed printmaking press in Louisiana. Established in 1991 with funding from the University of Louisiana Alumni Association, Marais Press is an edition-producing press housed in the Department of Visual Arts. Each year, the Press invites prominent local, regional, national, and international printmakers and arts to the University to collaborate with students in the printmaking and visual arts programs. As the only program in the state of Louisiana to actively research … [Event Website]

LA Printers - Marais Press

by: LCVC

Hilliard University Art Museum, 710 East St. Mary Blvd., Lafayette

Tues.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.-noon, Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $4, S

Prints from the permanent collection of UL's Marais Press, the only university-housed printmaking press in Louisiana. Marais Press is an edition-producing press housed in the Department of Visual Arts. [Event Website]

Satire, Scandal, and Spectacle: The Art of George Schmidt

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

An engaging storyteller both visually and aurally, New Orleans artist George Schmidt brings to life myths, tales, and scandals from Louisiana history in his provocative paintings, prints, and drawings. [Event Website]
Lafayette Official Bicentennial Event

Louisiana Collection Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Hilliard University Art Museum

[Event Website]

Teche Area Farmer's Market

by: LCVC

Bouligny Plaza, 102 W Main St, New Iberia

6 a.m.-10 a.m.

Fresh locally grown produce, arts & crafts, jams & jellies, preserves, baked goods, yard art and much more.

Teche Area Farmer's Market

by: LCVC

Bouligny Plaza, 102 W Main St, New Iberia

2-6 p.m.

Fresh locally grown produce, arts & crafts, jams & jellies, preserves, baked goods, yard art and much more.

7th Annual Miss Lafayette & Lafayette's Outstanding Teen Pageant

by: Cal Editor
Contestants are now being accepted for the 7th annual Miss Lafayette & Lafayette's Outstanding Teen Pageant, which will be held on January 22, 2012 at Angelle Hall on the UL campus. For more information, call Phyllis Bel at 298-3839 or visit online. … [Event Website]

Vote Lafayette as The South's Tastiest Town

by: Cal Editor

Southern Living Magazine

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

Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries

by: LCVC

Lafayette Science Museum, 433 Jefferson St., Lafayette.

Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 1-6 p.m.

Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $3, C

This 7,000 square foot exhibit rethinks preconceptions about how dinosaurs lived and eventually died. Filled with full skeletal casts, interactives and a full-scale diarama, this exhibit will shed new light on prehistory as we know it. [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]

Scout Saturday

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

8:00 - 8:00 CST

From Saturday, October 08, 2011 to Saturday, October 13, 2012. [Event Website]

Bayou Cruise & Culture Tour

by: LCVC

1905 Verot School Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission: Deluxe Tour $130 for 2pp

Bayou Cruise & Culture Tours. All in one cajun immersion Tour. All Day, Everything Included, One Price. Tour 2 Historical Museums, Luxury Bayou Cruise, Cajun Dance Lessons, Crawfish Peeling Lessons, Live Accordion Playing, Boudin and Beer On the Bayou. Visit a Swamp Habitat and see ALLIGATORS. Everything you could want in one package!!

Chorale Presents...It's A Grand Night For Singing

by: Chorale Acadienne

Petroleum Club,111 Heymann Blvd., Lafayette, LA

6:30pm

Admission: $75.00

Chorale Presents...It's A Grand Night For Singing. Join us for a wonderful meal and beautiful music sung by Acadiana's own Chorale Acadienne. Musical selections will have you humming along and tapping your feet. Tickets need to be purchased in advance. Call 349-5342 or go to ca@choraleacadienne.com

Cyber Camp

by: The Academy of Interactive Entertainment

The LITE Center 537 Cajundome Blvd.

11:00am-5:00pm

Admission: $150

Are you in grades 9-12 and interested in video game programming? Come to the LITE Center and join the AIE Summer Cyber Camp. Here you can discover how games are designed, and how C# works. Classes are 30 hours long and run from 11 am - 5 pm all week, until the wrap-up pizza party on Friday. You can even earn .5 credits if your school has a Running Start program too! … [Event Website]

12th annual Zydeco Pancake Breakfast

by: The Kiwanis Club of Acadiana

Acadian Village Pavilion

Admission: $5

The Kiwanis Club of Acadiana presents its 12th annual Zydeco Pancake Breakfast Saturday October 13th, 2012 from 8:00 am to 11:00am Acadian Village Pavilion Its that time of year again! The Kiwanis Club of Acadiana invites you to attend our biggest annual event and fundraiser the Zydeco Pancake Breakfast. Event tickets can be purchased for $5.00 each and a ticket entitles the bearer to receive All You Can Eat pancakes, sausage, coffee, milk, juice, soft drinks (drive through service is also available!!)… [Event Website]

Direct Action Organizing Lunch session

by: Region 4 Cancer Control Partnership

United Blood Services Conference Center

10:45am-1:15pm

Admission: FREE

Policy tactic planning for tobacco-related chronic disease control in Acadiana. Lunch provided. RSVP required to cancercontrol4@gmail.com or 337.288.2225

Annual Avec souci Garden Tour

by: Avec Souci

5 Lafayette Gardens

5:00pm

Admission: $15 in advance, $20 day

The gardening season kicks off with the 25th annual Avec Souci Garden Tour on Sunday, April 22nd, 2012 from 1 5 pm. Lafayette Gardens featured on the tour are: Mrs. Robert Trahan - 333 Wentworth Boulevard; Ray Menard and Carlton Smith - 522 St. Thomas Street; Mary and Dennis Smith - 142 Heartwood Circle; Sally and John Block 929 Marilyn Drive; Renee and Herbert Schilling - 217 Parkview Drive. Admission to all five gardens requires a $15 ticket purchased in advance or $20 on day of the t… [Event Website]

Film/TV & Music Meetup Group

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette South Regional Lib. Conf. Center

7:00pm

Admission: Free

The Lafayette Film/TV & Music Meetup group will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013 at the South Regional Library, 6101 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA at 7 PM. Gerd Wuestemann, Ex. Dir. ACA will present the 2013 program schedule for the Acadiana Center of the Arts. He will also review the Louisiana Crossroads program. Gerd is interested in discussing how ACA can work with our Meetup group in taking Acadiana to the next level in entertainment. Anyone with an interest is invited to attend.… [Event Website]

Euro-American Celebration

by: Alliance Française de Lafayette

735 Jefferson, Le Centre International

5:00pm-7:00pm

Admission: Free

A celebration of European-American Friendship and Cooperation with short presentations in the different European languages, parade of European flags, food and music presented by the Alliance Franaise de Lafayette and the Centre International de Lafayette. [Event Website]

Monday, Jan 23, 2012

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]

Kerry Griechen Exhibit: As I Was Strolling

by: Cal Editor

Vermilionville's La Cuisine de Maman

10:00am-4:00pm

Admission: $10, $6

Kerry Griechen Exhibit: As I Was Strolling Griechen's exhibit As I Was Strolling Along consists of two themes of digital photography printed on metallic paper. In the main dining area of La Cuisine de Maman is a local theme from Acadiana to include landscapes, wildlife, watercraft, architecture and scenes from Vermilionville. The Glass Porch dining area has a local floral theme. The exhibit can be viewed Tuesday - Sunday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. … [Event Website]

High Flying Mardi Gras Flag Craft

by: Lafayette Public Library

Scott Branch

Take It and Make It CraftStudents ages 5 - 12 can get a craft kit to make a colorful Mardi Gras flag with a shiny crown, feathers, and lots of sparklingsequins at their own house.Kids can pick up a Take It and Make It craft kit, whilesupplies last, during the week of January 23-27 at thefollowing library locations: Broussard, Butler, Duson,North Regional, Scott, and Chenier libraries.… [Event Website]

Chenier Story Times

by: Lafayette Public Library

Chenier Branch

10:30 AM

Story times for ages 3-6 are offered at several Branches. No preregistration is required but groups need to call (337)291-2941 to insure available space. [Event Website]

High Flying Mardi Gras Flag Craft

by: Lafayette Public Library

North Regional Library

Take It and Make It CraftStudents ages 5 - 12 can get a craft kit to make a colorful Mardi Gras flag with a shiny crown, feathers, and lots of sparklingsequins at their own house.Kids can pick up a Take It and Make It craft kit, whilesupplies last, during the week of January 23-27 at thefollowing library locations: Broussard, Butler, Duson,North Regional, Scott, and Chenier libraries.… [Event Website]

High Flying Mardi Gras Flag Craft

by: Lafayette Public Library

Butler Memorial Branch

Take It and Make It CraftStudents ages 5 - 12 can get a craft kit to make a colorful Mardi Gras flag with a shiny crown, feathers, and lots of sparklingsequins at their own house.Kids can pick up a Take It and Make It craft kit, whilesupplies last, during the week of January 23-27 at thefollowing library locations: Broussard, Butler, Duson,North Regional, Scott, and Chenier libraries.… [Event Website]

Volunteer Training

by: Cal Editor

Hospice of Acadiana Conference Center

8:45am-4:00pm

Come and be part of the oldest and only non-profit Hospice Organization by volunteering your time to help in completing office work, visiting patients in the nursing home, or hospital or participating in fundraising events. Training will be held in the Hospice of Acadiana Conference Center from 8:45 to 4:00pm. To register please call Ann Wallace or Valerie Poole at 232-1234.

High Flying Mardi Gras Flag Craft

by: Lafayette Public Library

Broussard Branch

Take It and Make It CraftStudents ages 5 - 12 can get a craft kit to make a colorful Mardi Gras flag with a shiny crown, feathers, and lots of sparklingsequins at their own house.Kids can pick up a Take It and Make It craft kit, whilesupplies last, during the week of January 23-27 at thefollowing library locations: Broussard, Butler, Duson,North Regional, Scott, and Chenier libraries.… [Event Website]

High Flying Mardi Gras Flag Craft

by: Lafayette Public Library

Duson Branch

Take It and Make It CraftStudents ages 5 - 12 can get a craft kit to make a colorful Mardi Gras flag with a shiny crown, feathers, and lots of sparklingsequins at their own house.Kids can pick up a Take It and Make It craft kit, whilesupplies last, during the week of January 23-27 at thefollowing library locations: Broussard, Butler, Duson,North Regional, Scott, and Chenier libraries.… [Event Website]

Dancing with Dragons Fun for Ages 5 - 12 years

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

4:00 PM

Students will cut and decorate cardstock paper in making a dancing dragon for celebrating the Chinese New Year. To participate, your child must be preregistered. Preregistration begins on Monday, January 9. To preregister your child, call the SouthRegional Library at 981-1028.… [Event Website]

High Flying Mardi Gras Flag Craft

by: Lafayette Public Library

Chenier Branch

Take It and Make It CraftStudents ages 5 - 12 can get a craft kit to make a colorful Mardi Gras flag with a shiny crown, feathers, and lots of sparklingsequins at their own house.Kids can pick up a Take It and Make It craft kit, whilesupplies last, during the week of January 23-27 at thefollowing library locations: Broussard, Butler, Duson,North Regional, Scott, and Chenier libraries.… [Event Website]

Lafayette Photographic Society

by: Cal Editor

Rosa Parks Transportation Center, AOC Community Media Multi-Purpose Room

7:00pm-9:00pm

Admission: Free

To foster its artistic craft, the Lafayette Photographic Society offers the following: bi-monthly meetings at 7:00p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month; Educational programs and guest speakers typically at the 2nd Monday's meeting; Inter-club projected image and print competitions at the 4th Monday's meeting; Intra-club GSCCC projected image and print competitions; Group Photographic Excursions; Photographic Sessions (complete with models and displays); Participation in GSCCC and PSA Conferences… [Event Website]

Auditions for "You, The Jury"

by: Cal Editor

Duchamp Opera House, St. Martinville

6:30pm-8:30pm

Admission: Free

Auditions for For more information, call (337) 394-6604. [Event Website]

01/23/2012 - Public Policy Division Meeting

by: Chamber of Commerce
As a participant, you are the unified voice of business at the local, regional, state and national levels of government. Positions on issues that impact your bottom line are vetted through member-driven dialogue. [Event Website]

Take It and Make It Craft

by: Cal Editor

Broussard, Butler, Duson, North Regional, and Chenier libraries

Kids can pick up a Take It and Make It craft kit, while supplies last, during the week of January 2327 at the following library locations: Broussard, Butler, Duson, North Regional, and Chenier libraries.

From the Collection of Burnell Lemoine II

by: Cal Editor

AcA Side Gallery

From the Collection of Burnell Lemoine: Part II focuses on the painting, sculpture and ceramic works in the collection of Burnell Lemoine. He began collecting works in the late 1960s while working as a middle school social studies and language arts teacher in Lafourche Parish public schools. Lemoine amassed more than 1200 individual works of art over the last 40 plus years of which more than 25 works are on display here. In his quest for discovering new works, he often became friendly with artists and the… [Event Website]

Reflections by Wess Koon

by: Cal Editor

AcA Vault Gallery

Reflections consists of a number of intricate glass pieces made of multiple laminations, hand beveled and polished. The highly polished surfaces and laminations create a multitude of reflections and refractions that draw the viewer into each piece to explore it from within. The exhibition will run through March 3rd.… [Event Website]

Mardi Gras Exhibit

by: LCVC

1122 Lafayette St., Lafayette

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission: $4 Admission; $3 Seniors

In addition to the beautiful Mardi Gras room which is available year round, The Alexandre Mouton House is hosting a collection of stunning costumes and other Mardi Gras memorabilia. The collection is on loan from past royalty and members of various Mardi Gras Krewes. The exhibit will run throughout February.

Celebrate Recovery Support Group

by: Cal Editor

First Baptist Church, 1100 Lee Ave., Lafayette

4:00pm

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered 12-step program to help with the hurts, habits, and hang-ups of life. Celebrate Recovery has separate groups for men and women who are chemically dependent, as well as groups for those who are struggling with codependency. A group is also offered for women who have been impacted by abuse as adults or as children. Celebrate Recovery is an on-going weekly ministry and groups meet each Sunday at 4:45 p.m. … [Event Website]

DivorceCare for Kids Support Group

by: Cal Editor

First Baptist Church, 1100 Lee Ave., Lafayette

4:00pm

DivorceCare for Kids helps children heal from the hurt caused by the separation or divorce of their parents. Designed for ages 5-12, each session combines games, story time, dvd dramas, group discussion, music, crafts, and more. Children are engaged and active while participating in a DivorceCare for Kids group. Children make friends with other kids who understand the things they are going through because of the divorce of their parents. This group will meet beginning January 22 each Sunday at 4:00 p.m. f… [Event Website]

DivorceCare Support Group

by: Cal Editor

First Baptist Church, 1100 Lee Ave., Lafayette

4:00pm

DivorceCare is for those who are going through the pain of a separation or divorce. The group is led by others who understand the feelings and emotions following a divorce, and who are able to offer encouragement. In DivorceCare people learn to deal with the past and look forward to rebuilding their lives. … [Event Website]

GriefShare Support Group

by: Cal Editor

First Baptist Church, 1100 Lee Ave., Lafayette

4:00pm

GriefShare is for those who are grieving the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend. In small group discussions participants interact with others who have experienced a recent loss, and learn from their experiences. Each session includes a video with dramatic reenactments about living with grief, real-life stories from people who have experienced losses, or encouragement from experts on grief recovery. … [Event Website]

Marais Press: Collaborative Explorations 1992-2009

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

Admission: Free

Marais Press is the only university-housed printmaking press in Louisiana. Established in 1991 with funding from the University of Louisiana Alumni Association, Marais Press is an edition-producing press housed in the Department of Visual Arts. Each year, the Press invites prominent local, regional, national, and international printmakers and arts to the University to collaborate with students in the printmaking and visual arts programs. As the only program in the state of Louisiana to actively research … [Event Website]

LA Printers - Marais Press

by: LCVC

Hilliard University Art Museum, 710 East St. Mary Blvd., Lafayette

Tues.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.-noon, Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $4, S

Prints from the permanent collection of UL's Marais Press, the only university-housed printmaking press in Louisiana. Marais Press is an edition-producing press housed in the Department of Visual Arts. [Event Website]

Satire, Scandal, and Spectacle: The Art of George Schmidt

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

An engaging storyteller both visually and aurally, New Orleans artist George Schmidt brings to life myths, tales, and scandals from Louisiana history in his provocative paintings, prints, and drawings. [Event Website]
Lafayette Official Bicentennial Event

Louisiana Collection Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Hilliard University Art Museum

[Event Website]

Teche Area Farmer's Market

by: LCVC

Bouligny Plaza, 102 W Main St, New Iberia

6 a.m.-10 a.m.

Fresh locally grown produce, arts & crafts, jams & jellies, preserves, baked goods, yard art and much more.

Teche Area Farmer's Market

by: LCVC

Bouligny Plaza, 102 W Main St, New Iberia

2-6 p.m.

Fresh locally grown produce, arts & crafts, jams & jellies, preserves, baked goods, yard art and much more.

Vote Lafayette as The South's Tastiest Town

by: Cal Editor

Southern Living Magazine

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

Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries

by: LCVC

Lafayette Science Museum, 433 Jefferson St., Lafayette.

Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 1-6 p.m.

Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $3, C

This 7,000 square foot exhibit rethinks preconceptions about how dinosaurs lived and eventually died. Filled with full skeletal casts, interactives and a full-scale diarama, this exhibit will shed new light on prehistory as we know it. [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]

Scout Saturday

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

8:00 - 8:00 CST

From Saturday, October 08, 2011 to Saturday, October 13, 2012. [Event Website]

Bayou Cruise & Culture Tour

by: LCVC

1905 Verot School Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission: Deluxe Tour $130 for 2pp

Bayou Cruise & Culture Tours. All in one cajun immersion Tour. All Day, Everything Included, One Price. Tour 2 Historical Museums, Luxury Bayou Cruise, Cajun Dance Lessons, Crawfish Peeling Lessons, Live Accordion Playing, Boudin and Beer On the Bayou. Visit a Swamp Habitat and see ALLIGATORS. Everything you could want in one package!!

Chorale Presents...It's A Grand Night For Singing

by: Chorale Acadienne

Petroleum Club,111 Heymann Blvd., Lafayette, LA

6:30pm

Admission: $75.00

Chorale Presents...It's A Grand Night For Singing. Join us for a wonderful meal and beautiful music sung by Acadiana's own Chorale Acadienne. Musical selections will have you humming along and tapping your feet. Tickets need to be purchased in advance. Call 349-5342 or go to ca@choraleacadienne.com

Cyber Camp

by: The Academy of Interactive Entertainment

The LITE Center 537 Cajundome Blvd.

11:00am-5:00pm

Admission: $150

Are you in grades 9-12 and interested in video game programming? Come to the LITE Center and join the AIE Summer Cyber Camp. Here you can discover how games are designed, and how C# works. Classes are 30 hours long and run from 11 am - 5 pm all week, until the wrap-up pizza party on Friday. You can even earn .5 credits if your school has a Running Start program too! … [Event Website]

12th annual Zydeco Pancake Breakfast

by: The Kiwanis Club of Acadiana

Acadian Village Pavilion

Admission: $5

The Kiwanis Club of Acadiana presents its 12th annual Zydeco Pancake Breakfast Saturday October 13th, 2012 from 8:00 am to 11:00am Acadian Village Pavilion Its that time of year again! The Kiwanis Club of Acadiana invites you to attend our biggest annual event and fundraiser the Zydeco Pancake Breakfast. Event tickets can be purchased for $5.00 each and a ticket entitles the bearer to receive All You Can Eat pancakes, sausage, coffee, milk, juice, soft drinks (drive through service is also available!!)… [Event Website]

Direct Action Organizing Lunch session

by: Region 4 Cancer Control Partnership

United Blood Services Conference Center

10:45am-1:15pm

Admission: FREE

Policy tactic planning for tobacco-related chronic disease control in Acadiana. Lunch provided. RSVP required to cancercontrol4@gmail.com or 337.288.2225

Annual Avec souci Garden Tour

by: Avec Souci

5 Lafayette Gardens

5:00pm

Admission: $15 in advance, $20 day

The gardening season kicks off with the 25th annual Avec Souci Garden Tour on Sunday, April 22nd, 2012 from 1 5 pm. Lafayette Gardens featured on the tour are: Mrs. Robert Trahan - 333 Wentworth Boulevard; Ray Menard and Carlton Smith - 522 St. Thomas Street; Mary and Dennis Smith - 142 Heartwood Circle; Sally and John Block 929 Marilyn Drive; Renee and Herbert Schilling - 217 Parkview Drive. Admission to all five gardens requires a $15 ticket purchased in advance or $20 on day of the t… [Event Website]

Film/TV & Music Meetup Group

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette South Regional Lib. Conf. Center

7:00pm

Admission: Free

The Lafayette Film/TV & Music Meetup group will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013 at the South Regional Library, 6101 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA at 7 PM. Gerd Wuestemann, Ex. Dir. ACA will present the 2013 program schedule for the Acadiana Center of the Arts. He will also review the Louisiana Crossroads program. Gerd is interested in discussing how ACA can work with our Meetup group in taking Acadiana to the next level in entertainment. Anyone with an interest is invited to attend.… [Event Website]

Euro-American Celebration

by: Alliance Française de Lafayette

735 Jefferson, Le Centre International

5:00pm-7:00pm

Admission: Free

A celebration of European-American Friendship and Cooperation with short presentations in the different European languages, parade of European flags, food and music presented by the Alliance Franaise de Lafayette and the Centre International de Lafayette. [Event Website]

Tuesday, Jan 24, 2012

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]

Kerry Griechen Exhibit: As I Was Strolling

by: Cal Editor

Vermilionville's La Cuisine de Maman

10:00am-4:00pm

Admission: $10, $6

Kerry Griechen Exhibit: As I Was Strolling Griechen's exhibit As I Was Strolling Along consists of two themes of digital photography printed on metallic paper. In the main dining area of La Cuisine de Maman is a local theme from Acadiana to include landscapes, wildlife, watercraft, architecture and scenes from Vermilionville. The Glass Porch dining area has a local floral theme. The exhibit can be viewed Tuesday - Sunday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. … [Event Website]

LSU at East Tennessee St. (Women's Basketball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Away: Johnson City, Tenn. (Mountain States Health Alliance AC)

6:00 PM

[Event Website]

IPL Tie-Dying

by: Cal Editor

Iberia Parish Main Library, 445 E. Main St., New Iberia

7:00pm

Admission: Free

Kids are not the only ones getting creative and having fun this new year. Calling all adults 18 and older who want to join in on the fun and participate in the tie-dyeing workshop. Take a break from your busy schedule and let loose with your creativity! Make sure to bring a washed 100% cotton item, and remember to not use fabric softener. All you need to do is call the Main Library at 364-7024 to register or to find out more information about this exciting program.… [Event Website]

S. Regional Baby Time

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

9:30 AM

Baby Time is designed to introducemothers, fathers, or caregivers and babiesages 9-18 months to nursery rhymes, songs,fingerplays, and early literacy information.To preregister or for info, call 988-3412. [Event Website]

Spreadsheets Computer Class

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

1:00 PM

Electronic Resources Librarian Martin Cooperson will teach computer classes. Spreadsheets Meets for two 2-hour sessions.Prerequisite: Introduction to Computing Using Windows classesMaterial covered: This course will introduce students to spreadsheet terminology and concepts. Specifically, students will learn how to enter text and numbers, use mathematical functions and create formulas, and develop some basic charts. Walk-in sign-up begins Tuesday, January 3, at9:00 am.; Telephone Sign-Up begins at 10:00 am… [Event Website]

Spreadsheets Computer Class

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

9:30 AM

Electronic Resources Librarian Martin Cooperson will teach computer classes. Spreadsheets Meets for two 2-hour sessions.Prerequisite: Introduction to Computing Using Windows classesMaterial covered: This course will introduce students to spreadsheet terminology and concepts. Specifically, students will learn how to enter text and numbers, use mathematical functions and create formulas, and develop some basic charts. Walk-in sign-up begins Tuesday, January 3, at9:00 am.; Telephone Sign-Up begins at 10:00 am… [Event Website]

S. Regional Toddler Time

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

10:30 AM

Fifteen-minute story sessions geared to children 18-35 months.Adults must accompany toddlers. [Event Website]

Story Time

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

4:00 PM

For all agesSTORY TIME is a special time for families toenjoy stories together. Check out the variousprograms at the different library locations listedin this calendar. [Event Website]

01/24/2012 - LOGA State of the Industry: Lafayette

by: Chamber of Commerce
State of the Industry: Lafayette, LA Tuesday January 24th, 2012 @ 11:00am Petroleum Club of Lafayette 111 Heyman Boulevard Lafayette, LA Register online by clicking here The Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Louisiana Oil & Gas Association to present the 2012 LOGA State of the Industry meeting in Lafayette, LA. Mark your calendars and register online today to join us. The meeting will feature a keynote address from Louisiana Oil & Gas Association President Don … [Event Website]

Mixed Media Drawing Course Led by Erin Broussard

by: Acadiana Center for the Arts

6:30 PM

Tuesday, January 31, 2012 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. [Event Website]

St. Martin Library Story Time

by: Cal Editor

St. Martin Parish Library, 201 Porter St., St. Martinville

10:30am-11:00am

Admission: Free

Day cares ,Walk-ins, Head Start, Preschool children and their caregivers. Thirty minute sessions of storytelling, songs, and play to increase the love of reading. 10:30-11:00 a.m. St. Martin Branch, 201 Porter Street. (337) 394-2207, ext 22

Audio Booth Workshop

by: Cal Editor

AOC Community Media, 101 Jefferson St., Suite 100, Rosa Parks Transportation Center

6:30pm

Admission: $25, $40

Learn the basics of great audio recording, voice projection and saving files correctly. Also learn how to use Ustream and how to podcast. Computer Skills station is required. $25 for members; $40 for non-members. [Event Website]

Epiphany Day School Open House - Observe Clases

by: Cal Editor

Epiphany Day School 120 Jefferson Street New Iberia

8:00am-2:00pm

[Event Website]

Lafayette Paralegal Association

by: Cal Editor

Petroleum Club, Oil Center

12:00pm-1:30pm

The Lafayette Paralegal Association will hold its monthly meeting at the Petroleum Club of Lafayette. The featured speaker for January will be P. Robert Viguerie, Jr., Attorney at Law, who will give a presentation on "Recent Developments in Jurisprudence." For more information or reservations, call Kaye Pooler at 984-7751 or send an email to poolerk@bellsouth.net. … [Event Website]

01/24/2012 - January Board of Directors Meeting sponsored by Car

by: Chamber of Commerce
A special thank you to our sponsor, Carrabba's Italian Grill! [Event Website]

Bike Path Ribbon Cutting

by: Cal Editor

Bourgeois Hall bus stop on Cajundome Boulevard

2:00pm

University administrators will officially open the new bike path along Johnston Street and Cajundome Boulevard on Tuesday. The path, designed by the School of Architecture and Designs Community Design Workshop, is funded by an enhancement grant from the Dept. of Transportation and Development. For more information, contact the UL Communications and Marketing Department at 482-6397.

Living on the Bayou

by: Cal Editor

Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Stie, 1200 N. Main St., St. Martinville

Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site. A living history encampment of the early 1800s will be created. Temporary lodges will be set up with staff dressed in historic costumes. Students will be able to try out chores, toys and games from the period. Talks on Native American life will be given. 1200 N. Main St., St. Martinville For more information, please call 337-394-3754.… [Event Website]

Take It and Make It Craft

by: Cal Editor

Broussard, Butler, Duson, North Regional, and Chenier libraries

Kids can pick up a Take It and Make It craft kit, while supplies last, during the week of January 2327 at the following library locations: Broussard, Butler, Duson, North Regional, and Chenier libraries.

From the Collection of Burnell Lemoine II

by: Cal Editor

AcA Side Gallery

From the Collection of Burnell Lemoine: Part II focuses on the painting, sculpture and ceramic works in the collection of Burnell Lemoine. He began collecting works in the late 1960s while working as a middle school social studies and language arts teacher in Lafourche Parish public schools. Lemoine amassed more than 1200 individual works of art over the last 40 plus years of which more than 25 works are on display here. In his quest for discovering new works, he often became friendly with artists and the… [Event Website]

Reflections by Wess Koon

by: Cal Editor

AcA Vault Gallery

Reflections consists of a number of intricate glass pieces made of multiple laminations, hand beveled and polished. The highly polished surfaces and laminations create a multitude of reflections and refractions that draw the viewer into each piece to explore it from within. The exhibition will run through March 3rd.… [Event Website]

Mardi Gras Exhibit

by: LCVC

1122 Lafayette St., Lafayette

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission: $4 Admission; $3 Seniors

In addition to the beautiful Mardi Gras room which is available year round, The Alexandre Mouton House is hosting a collection of stunning costumes and other Mardi Gras memorabilia. The collection is on loan from past royalty and members of various Mardi Gras Krewes. The exhibit will run throughout February.

Celebrate Recovery Support Group

by: Cal Editor

First Baptist Church, 1100 Lee Ave., Lafayette

4:00pm

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered 12-step program to help with the hurts, habits, and hang-ups of life. Celebrate Recovery has separate groups for men and women who are chemically dependent, as well as groups for those who are struggling with codependency. A group is also offered for women who have been impacted by abuse as adults or as children. Celebrate Recovery is an on-going weekly ministry and groups meet each Sunday at 4:45 p.m. … [Event Website]

DivorceCare for Kids Support Group

by: Cal Editor

First Baptist Church, 1100 Lee Ave., Lafayette

4:00pm

DivorceCare for Kids helps children heal from the hurt caused by the separation or divorce of their parents. Designed for ages 5-12, each session combines games, story time, dvd dramas, group discussion, music, crafts, and more. Children are engaged and active while participating in a DivorceCare for Kids group. Children make friends with other kids who understand the things they are going through because of the divorce of their parents. This group will meet beginning January 22 each Sunday at 4:00 p.m. f… [Event Website]

DivorceCare Support Group

by: Cal Editor

First Baptist Church, 1100 Lee Ave., Lafayette

4:00pm

DivorceCare is for those who are going through the pain of a separation or divorce. The group is led by others who understand the feelings and emotions following a divorce, and who are able to offer encouragement. In DivorceCare people learn to deal with the past and look forward to rebuilding their lives. … [Event Website]

GriefShare Support Group

by: Cal Editor

First Baptist Church, 1100 Lee Ave., Lafayette

4:00pm

GriefShare is for those who are grieving the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend. In small group discussions participants interact with others who have experienced a recent loss, and learn from their experiences. Each session includes a video with dramatic reenactments about living with grief, real-life stories from people who have experienced losses, or encouragement from experts on grief recovery. … [Event Website]

Marais Press: Collaborative Explorations 1992-2009

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

Admission: Free

Marais Press is the only university-housed printmaking press in Louisiana. Established in 1991 with funding from the University of Louisiana Alumni Association, Marais Press is an edition-producing press housed in the Department of Visual Arts. Each year, the Press invites prominent local, regional, national, and international printmakers and arts to the University to collaborate with students in the printmaking and visual arts programs. As the only program in the state of Louisiana to actively research … [Event Website]

LA Printers - Marais Press

by: LCVC

Hilliard University Art Museum, 710 East St. Mary Blvd., Lafayette

Tues.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.-noon, Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $4, S

Prints from the permanent collection of UL's Marais Press, the only university-housed printmaking press in Louisiana. Marais Press is an edition-producing press housed in the Department of Visual Arts. [Event Website]

Satire, Scandal, and Spectacle: The Art of George Schmidt

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

An engaging storyteller both visually and aurally, New Orleans artist George Schmidt brings to life myths, tales, and scandals from Louisiana history in his provocative paintings, prints, and drawings. [Event Website]
Lafayette Official Bicentennial Event

Louisiana Collection Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Hilliard University Art Museum

[Event Website]

Teche Area Farmer's Market

by: LCVC

Bouligny Plaza, 102 W Main St, New Iberia

6 a.m.-10 a.m.

Fresh locally grown produce, arts & crafts, jams & jellies, preserves, baked goods, yard art and much more.

Teche Area Farmer's Market

by: LCVC

Bouligny Plaza, 102 W Main St, New Iberia

2-6 p.m.

Fresh locally grown produce, arts & crafts, jams & jellies, preserves, baked goods, yard art and much more.

Vote Lafayette as The South's Tastiest Town

by: Cal Editor

Southern Living Magazine

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

Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries

by: LCVC

Lafayette Science Museum, 433 Jefferson St., Lafayette.

Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 1-6 p.m.

Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $3, C

This 7,000 square foot exhibit rethinks preconceptions about how dinosaurs lived and eventually died. Filled with full skeletal casts, interactives and a full-scale diarama, this exhibit will shed new light on prehistory as we know it. [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]

Scout Saturday

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

8:00 - 8:00 CST

From Saturday, October 08, 2011 to Saturday, October 13, 2012. [Event Website]

Bayou Cruise & Culture Tour

by: LCVC

1905 Verot School Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission: Deluxe Tour $130 for 2pp

Bayou Cruise & Culture Tours. All in one cajun immersion Tour. All Day, Everything Included, One Price. Tour 2 Historical Museums, Luxury Bayou Cruise, Cajun Dance Lessons, Crawfish Peeling Lessons, Live Accordion Playing, Boudin and Beer On the Bayou. Visit a Swamp Habitat and see ALLIGATORS. Everything you could want in one package!!

Chorale Presents...It's A Grand Night For Singing

by: Chorale Acadienne

Petroleum Club,111 Heymann Blvd., Lafayette, LA

6:30pm

Admission: $75.00

Chorale Presents...It's A Grand Night For Singing. Join us for a wonderful meal and beautiful music sung by Acadiana's own Chorale Acadienne. Musical selections will have you humming along and tapping your feet. Tickets need to be purchased in advance. Call 349-5342 or go to ca@choraleacadienne.com

Cyber Camp

by: The Academy of Interactive Entertainment

The LITE Center 537 Cajundome Blvd.

11:00am-5:00pm

Admission: $150

Are you in grades 9-12 and interested in video game programming? Come to the LITE Center and join the AIE Summer Cyber Camp. Here you can discover how games are designed, and how C# works. Classes are 30 hours long and run from 11 am - 5 pm all week, until the wrap-up pizza party on Friday. You can even earn .5 credits if your school has a Running Start program too! … [Event Website]

12th annual Zydeco Pancake Breakfast

by: The Kiwanis Club of Acadiana

Acadian Village Pavilion

Admission: $5

The Kiwanis Club of Acadiana presents its 12th annual Zydeco Pancake Breakfast Saturday October 13th, 2012 from 8:00 am to 11:00am Acadian Village Pavilion Its that time of year again! The Kiwanis Club of Acadiana invites you to attend our biggest annual event and fundraiser the Zydeco Pancake Breakfast. Event tickets can be purchased for $5.00 each and a ticket entitles the bearer to receive All You Can Eat pancakes, sausage, coffee, milk, juice, soft drinks (drive through service is also available!!)… [Event Website]

Direct Action Organizing Lunch session

by: Region 4 Cancer Control Partnership

United Blood Services Conference Center

10:45am-1:15pm

Admission: FREE

Policy tactic planning for tobacco-related chronic disease control in Acadiana. Lunch provided. RSVP required to cancercontrol4@gmail.com or 337.288.2225

Annual Avec souci Garden Tour

by: Avec Souci

5 Lafayette Gardens

5:00pm

Admission: $15 in advance, $20 day

The gardening season kicks off with the 25th annual Avec Souci Garden Tour on Sunday, April 22nd, 2012 from 1 5 pm. Lafayette Gardens featured on the tour are: Mrs. Robert Trahan - 333 Wentworth Boulevard; Ray Menard and Carlton Smith - 522 St. Thomas Street; Mary and Dennis Smith - 142 Heartwood Circle; Sally and John Block 929 Marilyn Drive; Renee and Herbert Schilling - 217 Parkview Drive. Admission to all five gardens requires a $15 ticket purchased in advance or $20 on day of the t… [Event Website]

Film/TV & Music Meetup Group

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette South Regional Lib. Conf. Center

7:00pm

Admission: Free

The Lafayette Film/TV & Music Meetup group will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013 at the South Regional Library, 6101 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA at 7 PM. Gerd Wuestemann, Ex. Dir. ACA will present the 2013 program schedule for the Acadiana Center of the Arts. He will also review the Louisiana Crossroads program. Gerd is interested in discussing how ACA can work with our Meetup group in taking Acadiana to the next level in entertainment. Anyone with an interest is invited to attend.… [Event Website]

Euro-American Celebration

by: Alliance Française de Lafayette

735 Jefferson, Le Centre International

5:00pm-7:00pm

Admission: Free

A celebration of European-American Friendship and Cooperation with short presentations in the different European languages, parade of European flags, food and music presented by the Alliance Franaise de Lafayette and the Centre International de Lafayette. [Event Website]

Wednesday, Jan 25, 2012

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]

Kerry Griechen Exhibit: As I Was Strolling

by: Cal Editor

Vermilionville's La Cuisine de Maman

10:00am-4:00pm

Admission: $10, $6

Kerry Griechen Exhibit: As I Was Strolling Griechen's exhibit As I Was Strolling Along consists of two themes of digital photography printed on metallic paper. In the main dining area of La Cuisine de Maman is a local theme from Acadiana to include landscapes, wildlife, watercraft, architecture and scenes from Vermilionville. The Glass Porch dining area has a local floral theme. The exhibit can be viewed Tuesday - Sunday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. … [Event Website]

AcA Presents Film @ the Center: Cinema on the Bayou

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

9:00 PM

Wednesday, January 25, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. [Event Website]

LSU at Mississippi St. (Men's Basketball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Away: Starkville, Miss. (Humphrey Coliseum)

7:00 PM

[Event Website]

Career Connections 2012

by: LEDA

08:00 AM

Career Connections 2012 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Cajundome Convention Center This is an opportunity for businesses toinform over 4000 highschool students from around Acadiana of career opportunities inyour industry! Click below for more information or to register: About Career Connections Business Registration Form Sponsorship information and form For more information about Career Connections contact Debbie at 337-257-1886 or Ryan at 337-593-1405… [Event Website]

La Table Francaise

by: LCVC

Le Vieux Village, 828 E. Landry, Opelousas

8:30-9:30 a.m.

Admission: Free

Grab a cup of coffee and share conversation and fun with other French speakers. [Event Website]

U.S. Premiere of "Delivrance"

by: Cal Editor

Acadiana Center for the Arts

6:30pm

Admission: $10

U.S. Premiere of The 7th Annual Cinema On the Bayou Film Festival kicks off its opening night party with the U.S. premiere of "Delivrance" with New Brunswick filmmakers Donovan Richard and Danny Thebeau in attendance. Hosted by the Acadiana Center for the Arts. Visit www.acadianacenterforthearts.org to get tickets. … [Event Website]

S. Regional Bedtime Stories

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

6:00 PM

This program is a nighttime version of Family Story Time.No preregistration required. Bedtime Stories: 6:00 pmThese other story times will be in French ...January: 18February: 1, and 15. [Event Website]

Going Gray and Looking Gorgeous

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

6:30 PM

Professional hair and personal stylist SusanPalumbo will help women transition the phaseof life when graying. She will address hairstyles that flatter face shapes, wardrobe colors,skin care, make-up, and psychological factors. She willhold three fun and informative sessions which requirepreregistration. Preregistered patrons attend all three sessions.You may preregister by phone, 981-1028, or online atlafayettepubliclibrary.org beginning Tuesday, January 3, at9:00 am. Dates: Wednesdays, January 18, 25, February 16… [Event Website]

North Regional Story Time

by: Lafayette Public Library

North Regional Library

10:30 AM

Story times for ages 3-6 are offered at several Branches. No preregistration required but groups need to call (337) 896-6323to insure available space. [Event Website]

NRL Teen Animanga Club

by: Lafayette Public Library

North Regional Library

6:00 PM

Teens will watch clips from new Animeand discuss Manga favorites. Refreshmentswill be provided.North Regional Library [896-6323] [Event Website]

S. Regional Baby Time

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

9:30 AM

Baby Time is designed to introducemothers, fathers, or caregivers and babiesages 9-18 months to nursery rhymes, songs,fingerplays, and early literacy information.To preregister or for info, call 988-3412. [Event Website]

S. Regional Toddler Time

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

10:30 AM

Fifteen-minute story sessions geared to children 18-35 months.Adults must accompany toddlers. [Event Website]

Acadian/Cajun genealogy workshops

by: Cal Editor

Acadian Memorial, St. Martinville

Admission: Free

Our first workshop will cover how to begin researching your genealogy. Join us in the 2nd floor conference room at the Acadian Memorial for coffee at 9:30am; the workshop will be from 10:00am until 11:30am. Please bring your note-taking materials and any questions you may have about getting started on family research. Registration is free and open to the public, however, we ask that you contact us if you plan to attend so that we can accommodate for everyone. For more information call 337-394-2258. … [Event Website]

Charley G's January Wine Dinner

by: Cal Editor

Charley G's Restaurant, 3809 Ambassador Caffery Parkway

7:00pm

Admission: $100/person

Join us on Wednesday January 25 at 7:00pm for our first wine dinner of 2012! Seating is limited. You can make your reservation today by calling 337-981-0108 & reserving your spot with a credit card or $100 per person, all inclusive. [Event Website]

Wine & Cheese Soical with Kathleen O'Shaughnessy

by: Cal Editor

The home of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Borland, 425 E. Main St., New Iberia

5:30pm-7:00pm

Welcome the 2012-13 Interim Head of School at Epiphany Day School with a wine & cheese social. For more information call 337-364-6841.

Cinema on the Bayou - Opening Reception

by: Acadiana Center for the Arts
Wednesday, January 25, 2012. [Event Website]

[W] Men's Basketball vs North Texas (DH)

by: University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Sports

Cajundome

7:15 PM

[W] Men's Basketball vs North Texas (DH) gt;>> The Ragin’ Cajuns men’s basketball team returns to the Cajundome on Wednesday for a meeting with Sun Belt West division leader North Texas. Louisiana seeks to keep pace with the Mean Green, Denver and UALR who lead the division with a 5-2 mark.>>> It’s the first of two meetings this season between the Cajuns and Mean Green. Louisiana visits Denton, Texas on Saturday, Feb. 18.>>> Dating back to the 2009-10 season, the Ragin' Cajuns have gone 18-2 in Sun Belt Conference play at the C… [Event Website]

[L] Women's Basketball vs North Texas (DH)

by: University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Sports

Cajundome

5:00 PM

[L] Women's Basketball vs North Texas (DH) gt;>>Louisiana and North Texas will meet for the 33rd time in the history of the two basketball programs on Wednesday night.>>>UL swept the season series against the Mean Green last year, marking the first time the Cajuns have swept a conference opponent since the 2007-08 campaign.>>>The Cajuns took the loss at Arkansas State, but saw many positive signs come from the game. Louisiana outrebounded the Red Wolves 38-36, marking the first time the Ragin’ Cajuns have done so in SBC play.>>>UL outscore… [Event Website]

7th Cinema On The Bayou Film Festival

by: Rebecca Hudsmith

101 Duclos St., Lafayette, Louisiana

Admission: None

Now in its 7th year, Cinema On The Bayou Film Festival brings to Lafayette a wide variety of independent films and filmmakers from across the United States, Canada and France. In addition to film screenings and filmmaker Q&A's, the Festival presents panel discussions on topics relevant to film, filmmaking and Cajun and Creole cultures, as well as daily social gatherings with plenty of food, drink, music and conversation.… [Event Website]

7th Cinema on the Bayou Film Festival

by: LCVC

Acadiana Center for the Arts, LITE, Pack and Paddle, Lafayette Parish Library, Lafayette

Wed.-Fri. evenings; All day Sat. & Sun.

Annual five-day film festival at which a wide variety of independent films will be screened with filmmakers in attendance from across the United States and Canada. [Event Website]

Take It and Make It Craft

by: Cal Editor

Broussard, Butler, Duson, North Regional, and Chenier libraries

Kids can pick up a Take It and Make It craft kit, while supplies last, during the week of January 2327 at the following library locations: Broussard, Butler, Duson, North Regional, and Chenier libraries.

From the Collection of Burnell Lemoine II

by: Cal Editor

AcA Side Gallery

From the Collection of Burnell Lemoine: Part II focuses on the painting, sculpture and ceramic works in the collection of Burnell Lemoine. He began collecting works in the late 1960s while working as a middle school social studies and language arts teacher in Lafourche Parish public schools. Lemoine amassed more than 1200 individual works of art over the last 40 plus years of which more than 25 works are on display here. In his quest for discovering new works, he often became friendly with artists and the… [Event Website]

Reflections by Wess Koon

by: Cal Editor

AcA Vault Gallery

Reflections consists of a number of intricate glass pieces made of multiple laminations, hand beveled and polished. The highly polished surfaces and laminations create a multitude of reflections and refractions that draw the viewer into each piece to explore it from within. The exhibition will run through March 3rd.… [Event Website]

Mardi Gras Exhibit

by: LCVC

1122 Lafayette St., Lafayette

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission: $4 Admission; $3 Seniors

In addition to the beautiful Mardi Gras room which is available year round, The Alexandre Mouton House is hosting a collection of stunning costumes and other Mardi Gras memorabilia. The collection is on loan from past royalty and members of various Mardi Gras Krewes. The exhibit will run throughout February.

Celebrate Recovery Support Group

by: Cal Editor

First Baptist Church, 1100 Lee Ave., Lafayette

4:00pm

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered 12-step program to help with the hurts, habits, and hang-ups of life. Celebrate Recovery has separate groups for men and women who are chemically dependent, as well as groups for those who are struggling with codependency. A group is also offered for women who have been impacted by abuse as adults or as children. Celebrate Recovery is an on-going weekly ministry and groups meet each Sunday at 4:45 p.m. … [Event Website]

DivorceCare for Kids Support Group

by: Cal Editor

First Baptist Church, 1100 Lee Ave., Lafayette

4:00pm

DivorceCare for Kids helps children heal from the hurt caused by the separation or divorce of their parents. Designed for ages 5-12, each session combines games, story time, dvd dramas, group discussion, music, crafts, and more. Children are engaged and active while participating in a DivorceCare for Kids group. Children make friends with other kids who understand the things they are going through because of the divorce of their parents. This group will meet beginning January 22 each Sunday at 4:00 p.m. f… [Event Website]

DivorceCare Support Group

by: Cal Editor

First Baptist Church, 1100 Lee Ave., Lafayette

4:00pm

DivorceCare is for those who are going through the pain of a separation or divorce. The group is led by others who understand the feelings and emotions following a divorce, and who are able to offer encouragement. In DivorceCare people learn to deal with the past and look forward to rebuilding their lives. … [Event Website]

GriefShare Support Group

by: Cal Editor

First Baptist Church, 1100 Lee Ave., Lafayette

4:00pm

GriefShare is for those who are grieving the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend. In small group discussions participants interact with others who have experienced a recent loss, and learn from their experiences. Each session includes a video with dramatic reenactments about living with grief, real-life stories from people who have experienced losses, or encouragement from experts on grief recovery. … [Event Website]

Marais Press: Collaborative Explorations 1992-2009

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

Admission: Free

Marais Press is the only university-housed printmaking press in Louisiana. Established in 1991 with funding from the University of Louisiana Alumni Association, Marais Press is an edition-producing press housed in the Department of Visual Arts. Each year, the Press invites prominent local, regional, national, and international printmakers and arts to the University to collaborate with students in the printmaking and visual arts programs. As the only program in the state of Louisiana to actively research … [Event Website]

LA Printers - Marais Press

by: LCVC

Hilliard University Art Museum, 710 East St. Mary Blvd., Lafayette

Tues.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.-noon, Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $4, S

Prints from the permanent collection of UL's Marais Press, the only university-housed printmaking press in Louisiana. Marais Press is an edition-producing press housed in the Department of Visual Arts. [Event Website]

Satire, Scandal, and Spectacle: The Art of George Schmidt

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

An engaging storyteller both visually and aurally, New Orleans artist George Schmidt brings to life myths, tales, and scandals from Louisiana history in his provocative paintings, prints, and drawings. [Event Website]
Lafayette Official Bicentennial Event

Louisiana Collection Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Hilliard University Art Museum

[Event Website]

Teche Area Farmer's Market

by: LCVC

Bouligny Plaza, 102 W Main St, New Iberia

6 a.m.-10 a.m.

Fresh locally grown produce, arts & crafts, jams & jellies, preserves, baked goods, yard art and much more.

Teche Area Farmer's Market

by: LCVC

Bouligny Plaza, 102 W Main St, New Iberia

2-6 p.m.

Fresh locally grown produce, arts & crafts, jams & jellies, preserves, baked goods, yard art and much more.

Vote Lafayette as The South's Tastiest Town

by: Cal Editor

Southern Living Magazine

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

Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries

by: LCVC

Lafayette Science Museum, 433 Jefferson St., Lafayette.

Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 1-6 p.m.

Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $3, C

This 7,000 square foot exhibit rethinks preconceptions about how dinosaurs lived and eventually died. Filled with full skeletal casts, interactives and a full-scale diarama, this exhibit will shed new light on prehistory as we know it. [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]

Scout Saturday

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

8:00 - 8:00 CST

From Saturday, October 08, 2011 to Saturday, October 13, 2012. [Event Website]

Bayou Cruise & Culture Tour

by: LCVC

1905 Verot School Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission: Deluxe Tour $130 for 2pp

Bayou Cruise & Culture Tours. All in one cajun immersion Tour. All Day, Everything Included, One Price. Tour 2 Historical Museums, Luxury Bayou Cruise, Cajun Dance Lessons, Crawfish Peeling Lessons, Live Accordion Playing, Boudin and Beer On the Bayou. Visit a Swamp Habitat and see ALLIGATORS. Everything you could want in one package!!

Chorale Presents...It's A Grand Night For Singing

by: Chorale Acadienne

Petroleum Club,111 Heymann Blvd., Lafayette, LA

6:30pm

Admission: $75.00

Chorale Presents...It's A Grand Night For Singing. Join us for a wonderful meal and beautiful music sung by Acadiana's own Chorale Acadienne. Musical selections will have you humming along and tapping your feet. Tickets need to be purchased in advance. Call 349-5342 or go to ca@choraleacadienne.com

Cyber Camp

by: The Academy of Interactive Entertainment

The LITE Center 537 Cajundome Blvd.

11:00am-5:00pm

Admission: $150

Are you in grades 9-12 and interested in video game programming? Come to the LITE Center and join the AIE Summer Cyber Camp. Here you can discover how games are designed, and how C# works. Classes are 30 hours long and run from 11 am - 5 pm all week, until the wrap-up pizza party on Friday. You can even earn .5 credits if your school has a Running Start program too! … [Event Website]

12th annual Zydeco Pancake Breakfast

by: The Kiwanis Club of Acadiana

Acadian Village Pavilion

Admission: $5

The Kiwanis Club of Acadiana presents its 12th annual Zydeco Pancake Breakfast Saturday October 13th, 2012 from 8:00 am to 11:00am Acadian Village Pavilion Its that time of year again! The Kiwanis Club of Acadiana invites you to attend our biggest annual event and fundraiser the Zydeco Pancake Breakfast. Event tickets can be purchased for $5.00 each and a ticket entitles the bearer to receive All You Can Eat pancakes, sausage, coffee, milk, juice, soft drinks (drive through service is also available!!)… [Event Website]

Direct Action Organizing Lunch session

by: Region 4 Cancer Control Partnership

United Blood Services Conference Center

10:45am-1:15pm

Admission: FREE

Policy tactic planning for tobacco-related chronic disease control in Acadiana. Lunch provided. RSVP required to cancercontrol4@gmail.com or 337.288.2225

Annual Avec souci Garden Tour

by: Avec Souci

5 Lafayette Gardens

5:00pm

Admission: $15 in advance, $20 day

The gardening season kicks off with the 25th annual Avec Souci Garden Tour on Sunday, April 22nd, 2012 from 1 5 pm. Lafayette Gardens featured on the tour are: Mrs. Robert Trahan - 333 Wentworth Boulevard; Ray Menard and Carlton Smith - 522 St. Thomas Street; Mary and Dennis Smith - 142 Heartwood Circle; Sally and John Block 929 Marilyn Drive; Renee and Herbert Schilling - 217 Parkview Drive. Admission to all five gardens requires a $15 ticket purchased in advance or $20 on day of the t… [Event Website]

Film/TV & Music Meetup Group

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette South Regional Lib. Conf. Center

7:00pm

Admission: Free

The Lafayette Film/TV & Music Meetup group will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013 at the South Regional Library, 6101 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA at 7 PM. Gerd Wuestemann, Ex. Dir. ACA will present the 2013 program schedule for the Acadiana Center of the Arts. He will also review the Louisiana Crossroads program. Gerd is interested in discussing how ACA can work with our Meetup group in taking Acadiana to the next level in entertainment. Anyone with an interest is invited to attend.… [Event Website]

Euro-American Celebration

by: Alliance Française de Lafayette

735 Jefferson, Le Centre International

5:00pm-7:00pm

Admission: Free

A celebration of European-American Friendship and Cooperation with short presentations in the different European languages, parade of European flags, food and music presented by the Alliance Franaise de Lafayette and the Centre International de Lafayette. [Event Website]

Thursday, Jan 26, 2012

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]

Kerry Griechen Exhibit: As I Was Strolling

by: Cal Editor

Vermilionville's La Cuisine de Maman

10:00am-4:00pm

Admission: $10, $6

Kerry Griechen Exhibit: As I Was Strolling Griechen's exhibit As I Was Strolling Along consists of two themes of digital photography printed on metallic paper. In the main dining area of La Cuisine de Maman is a local theme from Acadiana to include landscapes, wildlife, watercraft, architecture and scenes from Vermilionville. The Glass Porch dining area has a local floral theme. The exhibit can be viewed Tuesday - Sunday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. … [Event Website]

Greater Iberia Chamber Annual Banquet

by: LCVC

Cyr Gates Community Center, 300 Parkview Dr. New Iberia

6-9 p.m.

Admission: Yes

Guest speaker to be announced. Presentation of Civic and Business Impact Awards.

Teacher Workshop: Learning and Dancing Throughout the Curriculum

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

7:00 PM

Thursday, January 26, 2012 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. [Event Website]

Greater Iberia Chamber Annual Banquet

by: LCVC

111 W Main St, New Iberia

6-9 p.m.

Enjoy an evening with guest speaker, Scott Angelle along with presentation of Civic and Business Impact Awards.

Lafayette Education Foundation Annual Teacher Awards Program

by: LCVC

Heymann Performing Arts Center, 1373 S. College Rd., Lafayette

7:30 p.m.

Admission: TBA

LEF Teacher Awards is an "Academy Awards" style gala to recognize teachers who have made a difference in children's lives.

Live in Louisiana: An Evening with BeauSoleil avec Michael Douce

by: Cal Editor

Vermilionville Performance Center

7:00pm

Admission: $15

Live in Louisiana in association with The City of New Iberia presents An evening with BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet. Live in Louisiana in association with The City of New Iberia presents Steve Conn & Friends featuring Joe McMahan and special guest David Egan. Live in Louisiana presents a series of rare, intimate performances and collaborations featuring audience Q & A with the artists. … [Event Website]

Keb' Mo' with special guest Anders Osborne

by: Acadiana Center for the Arts

10:00 PM

Thursday, January 26, 2012 from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM. [Event Website]

High Flying Mardi Gras Flag Craft

by: Lafayette Public Library

Jefferson St Library

4:00 PM

Students ages 5 - 12 will create a colorful Mardi Grasflag with a shiny crown, feathers, and lots of sparklingsequins. Preregister your child by calling the librarylocation nearest you beginning Monday, January 9.Youngsville Jan 18 3:30 856-9385Milton Jan 19 3:30 856-5261Jefferson St. Jan 26 4:00 261-5779South Reg Jan 30 4:00 981-1028Take It and Make It Craft:Kids can pick up a Take It and Make It craft kit, whilesupplies last, during the week of January 23-27 at thefollowing library locati… [Event Website]

Milton Branch Story Time

by: Lafayette Public Library

Milton Branch

10:30 AM

Story times for ages 3-6 are offered at several Branches. No preregistration required but groups need to call (337)856-5261 to insure available space. [Event Website]

Youngsville Branch Story Time

by: Lafayette Public Library

Youngsville Branch

9:30 AM

Story times for ages 3-6 are offered at several Branches. No preregistration required but groups need to call [337]856-9385ahead to insure available space. [Event Website]

High Flying Mardi Gras Flag Craft

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette Public Library Jefferson Street Branch

4:00pm

Students ages 512 will create a colorful Mardi Gras flag with a shiny crown, feathers, and lots of sparkling sequins. Preregister your child by calling the Jefferson Street branch library at 261-5779.

IBERIABANK presents Keb Mo, An AcA All-Stars Event with specia

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

10:00 PM

Thursday, January 26, 2012 from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM. [Event Website]

Live in Louisiana presents BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet

by: Bayou Vermilion District

Vermilionville

7:00 PM

[Event Website]

Movie Night for Adults: Lilies of the Field

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

6:00 PM

In honor of Black History Month, and just in time for the Oscar season, the South Regional Library offers free showings of five films, spanning the 1960s to the present, that mark record achievements for African American actors and filmmakers.Lilies of the Field [1963, 94 minutes, Not Rated]Sidney Poitier’s role as a construction worker who comesto the aid of a group of nuns earned him a Best ActorOscar, the first for a black actor.… [Event Website]

Spreadsheets Computer Class

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

1:00 PM

Electronic Resources Librarian Martin Cooperson will teach computer classes. Spreadsheets Meets for two 2-hour sessions.Prerequisite: Introduction to Computing Using Windows classesMaterial covered: This course will introduce students to spreadsheet terminology and concepts. Specifically, students will learn how to enter text and numbers, use mathematical functions and create formulas, and develop some basic charts. Walk-in sign-up begins Tuesday, January 3, at9:00 am.; Telephone Sign-Up begins at 10:00 am… [Event Website]

Story Castle

by: Lafayette Public Library

Jefferson St Library at Children's Department

10:30 AM

Story Castle is for children 3 through 6 year olds and an accompanying adult. [Event Website]

Lafayette Education Foundation Annual Teacher Awards Program

by: Heymann Center

Heymann Performing Arts Center / Lafayette

07:30 PM

The Lafayette Education Foundation will hold its Annual Teacher Awards Program at the Hyemann Performing Arts Center. The LEF Teacher Awards is an "Academy Award" style gala to recognize teachers who have made a difference in children's lives. There will be a reception following the awards program in the Frem F. Boustany Convention Center.… [Event Website]

Moving Tales

by: Lafayette Public Library

North Regional Library

6:00 PM

Children 5 - 11 years have the opportunity to express themselvesthrough stories and yoga movements in this interactive storytelling adventure entitled, ‘Peace and Quiet.’ The session uses an adaptationof the folktale, A Big Quiet House, Too Much Noise, It Could AlwaysBe Worse and It’s Too Noisy. The participants will also complete anart project as part of the fun. For details, call 896-6323.… [Event Website]

South Regional Family Time

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

10:30 AM

Family Story Time includes storytelling, music, and educational activities for all ages. No preregistration required. [Event Website]

Spreadsheets Computer Class

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

9:30 AM

Electronic Resources Librarian Martin Cooperson will teach computer classes. Spreadsheets Meets for two 2-hour sessions.Prerequisite: Introduction to Computing Using Windows classesMaterial covered: This course will introduce students to spreadsheet terminology and concepts. Specifically, students will learn how to enter text and numbers, use mathematical functions and create formulas, and develop some basic charts. Walk-in sign-up begins Tuesday, January 3, at9:00 am.; Telephone Sign-Up begins at 10:00 am… [Event Website]

Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet

by: Cal Editor

Cade Community Center, New Iberia

6:00pm

Admission: $60

The Annual Banquet serves as a kick off for the upcoming year. The evenings festivities will include a presentation of Civic Service Awards to Debra Savoie nominated by Lydia Cancer Association and Zack Mitchell nominated by Solomon House Outreach Center. The Greater Iberia Business Impact Awards will also be presented to exemplary businesses who have had significant business growth and or diversification. The Chambers Board of Directors leadership for 2012 will be highlighted. Tickets for this event are $60 per person or $550 for a reserved table of eight. Registration and ticket purchase is required in advance. Tickets can be purchased beginning January 6 at the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce, located at 111 W. Main St, New Iberia. Tickets must be purchased by January 19. For more information regarding the Chambers Annual Banquet contact the Chambers Communication Coordinator, Alaina Hebert at (337) 364-1836 or by emailing alaina@iberiachamber.org.

Stretch Your Potential Yoga Clases

by: Cal Editor

La Maison Duchamp, 201 S. Main St., St. Martinville

5:30pm-6:30pm

Admission: $50

Certified yoga instructor Joie Connelly will teach a one hour yoga class from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. in the historic Maison Duchamp, located in the heart of historic St. Martinville. Students are asked to bring their own yoga mat and towls, and to wear loose fitting clothing. Shoes will be left at the door. Cost for the complete thirteen week yoga class will be $50.00. For more information, contact Joie Connelly at joieconnelly@aol. … [Event Website]

St. Martin Library Story Time

by: Cal Editor

St. Martin Parish Library, 201 Porter St., St. Martinville

10:30am-11:00am

Admission: Free

Day cares ,Walk-ins, Head Start, Preschool children and their caregivers. Thirty minute sessions of storytelling, songs, and play to increase the love of reading. 10:30-11:00 a.m. St. Martin Branch, 201 Porter Street. (337) 394-2207, ext 22

Cinema on the Bayou Night - Asiemut

by: Cal Editor

Pack & Paddle, 601 E. Pinhook Road, Lafayette

6:00pm

Admission: Free

Pack & Paddle is proud to participate for the 5th year in a row in the "Cinema on the Bayou" film festival. This home-grown celebration of film and Louisiana is always a treat for us to be a part of. Our film for P&P Movie Night is called Asiemut. This curiously titled film features a French Canadian couple that sets out for their first bicycle tour. They film themselves as they cycle across Mongolia, China, Tibet and India. For more information visit online or call 337-232-5854.… [Event Website]

Lighting 1 Workshop

by: Cal Editor

AOC Community Media, 101 Jefferson St., Suite 100, Rosa Parks Transportation Center

6:30pm

Admission: $25, $40

This station combines several points of learning with the ultimate goal of understanding the basics of lighting. The station includes sections on three-point lighting, theory, perspective, light placement and using available resources. $25 for members; $40 for non-members.… [Event Website]

VITA Tutor Training Workshop

by: Cal Editor

905 Jefferson St., Suite 404, Lafayette

5:00pm-7:30pm

Admission: Free

VITA (Volunteer Instructors Teaching Adults) is a non-profit, community-based adult literacy organization promoting literacy in Acadiana with offices in Lafayette and Opelousas. Literacy instruction is provided free-of-charge to adults 17 years of age or older. Volunteers from the community are specially trained to provide instruction to adults. Training sessions are held approximately six to eight weeks apart at 905 Jefferson St., Suite 404 in downtown Lafayette. For more information, please contact … [Event Website]

Big Brothers Big Sisters Open House

by: Cal Editor

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana, 123 E. Main St.

7:00am-9:00am

Admission: Free

Stop by the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana office for its open house with coffee and donuts in celebration of National Mentoring Month. For more information call Natalie at 337-269-0454.

CYT presents Willy Wonka

by: Cal Editor

Angelle Auditorium, 601 E. St. Mary Blvd., Lafayette

9:00am

Admission: $12/Online, $14/Door

CYT presents Willy Wonka Roald Dahls timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which features the songs from the classic family film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. … [Event Website]

CYT presents Willy Wonka

by: Cal Editor

Angelle Auditorium, 601 E. St. Mary Blvd., Lafayette

11:30am

Admission: $12/Online, $14/Door

Roald Dahls timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which features the songs from the classic family film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. … [Event Website]

CYT presents Willy Wonka

by: Cal Editor

Angelle Auditorium, 601 E. St. Mary Blvd., Lafayette

7:00pm

Admission: $12/Online, $14/Door

Roald Dahls timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, which features the songs from the classic family film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. … [Event Website]

Remembering Slavery in Ghana and the U.S.

by: Cal Editor

Ernest J. Gaines Center, Dupre LIbrary, UL Campus

6:00pm

Admission: Free

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette will host Fulbright Fellow Dr. Wilhelmina J. Donkoh, senior lecturer at Kwame Nkrumah University in Kumasi, Ghana, for a public lecture. In her talk, entitled "Remembering Slavery in Ghana and the United States," Donkoh will share her insights into how individuals, museums, and communities on both sides of the Atlantic remember and represent a shared past involving slavery and slave trading. She will discuss the ways in which legacies of the Transatlantic slave trade and slavery have shaped connections among African populations and those in the African diaspora. This lecture is sponsored by SGA Lyceum Committee, the Department of History, and the Ernest J. Gaines Center and Edith Garland Dupr Library. For more information, contact Ted Maris-Wolf at (337) 482-5427 or tedmw@louisiana.edu.

Bayou Teche Farmers Market

by: Cal Editor

St. Martinville Courthouse, 415 S Main St., St. Martinville

9:00am-1:00pm

Find fresh local produce, prepared foods, and arts and crafts. Vendor registration is free and the market is free to the public. Located at 203 New Market St., St. Martinville, La, 70582. For more information call Danielle or Carrol at 337-394-2230. www.stmartinville.org. Vendor forms available on website or at City Hall. … [Event Website]

Girl Scout Express Troop

by: Cal Editor

South Louisiana Community College

10:00am

This year girls can join a Girl Scout Express Troop for a total of 6 to 8 sessions. Girls will learn about the Girl Scout Cookie Program, the five essential skills and even have the chance to participate in their very own booth sale. Express Troop is open to all girls in K-5. The Express Troop takes off Saturday, January 26 at 10 am at South Louisiana Community College. For more information on how to join the Girl Scout Express Troop or how to volunteer visit www.gslpg.org.… [Event Website]

7th Cinema On The Bayou Film Festival

by: Rebecca Hudsmith

101 Duclos St., Lafayette, Louisiana

Admission: None

Now in its 7th year, Cinema On The Bayou Film Festival brings to Lafayette a wide variety of independent films and filmmakers from across the United States, Canada and France. In addition to film screenings and filmmaker Q&A's, the Festival presents panel discussions on topics relevant to film, filmmaking and Cajun and Creole cultures, as well as daily social gatherings with plenty of food, drink, music and conversation.… [Event Website]

7th Cinema on the Bayou Film Festival

by: LCVC

Acadiana Center for the Arts, LITE, Pack and Paddle, Lafayette Parish Library, Lafayette

Wed.-Fri. evenings; All day Sat. & Sun.

Annual five-day film festival at which a wide variety of independent films will be screened with filmmakers in attendance from across the United States and Canada. [Event Website]

Take It and Make It Craft

by: Cal Editor

Broussard, Butler, Duson, North Regional, and Chenier libraries

Kids can pick up a Take It and Make It craft kit, while supplies last, during the week of January 2327 at the following library locations: Broussard, Butler, Duson, North Regional, and Chenier libraries.

From the Collection of Burnell Lemoine II

by: Cal Editor

AcA Side Gallery

From the Collection of Burnell Lemoine: Part II focuses on the painting, sculpture and ceramic works in the collection of Burnell Lemoine. He began collecting works in the late 1960s while working as a middle school social studies and language arts teacher in Lafourche Parish public schools. Lemoine amassed more than 1200 individual works of art over the last 40 plus years of which more than 25 works are on display here. In his quest for discovering new works, he often became friendly with artists and the… [Event Website]

Reflections by Wess Koon

by: Cal Editor

AcA Vault Gallery

Reflections consists of a number of intricate glass pieces made of multiple laminations, hand beveled and polished. The highly polished surfaces and laminations create a multitude of reflections and refractions that draw the viewer into each piece to explore it from within. The exhibition will run through March 3rd.… [Event Website]

Mardi Gras Exhibit

by: LCVC

1122 Lafayette St., Lafayette

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission: $4 Admission; $3 Seniors

In addition to the beautiful Mardi Gras room which is available year round, The Alexandre Mouton House is hosting a collection of stunning costumes and other Mardi Gras memorabilia. The collection is on loan from past royalty and members of various Mardi Gras Krewes. The exhibit will run throughout February.

Celebrate Recovery Support Group

by: Cal Editor

First Baptist Church, 1100 Lee Ave., Lafayette

4:00pm

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered 12-step program to help with the hurts, habits, and hang-ups of life. Celebrate Recovery has separate groups for men and women who are chemically dependent, as well as groups for those who are struggling with codependency. A group is also offered for women who have been impacted by abuse as adults or as children. Celebrate Recovery is an on-going weekly ministry and groups meet each Sunday at 4:45 p.m. … [Event Website]

DivorceCare for Kids Support Group

by: Cal Editor

First Baptist Church, 1100 Lee Ave., Lafayette

4:00pm

DivorceCare for Kids helps children heal from the hurt caused by the separation or divorce of their parents. Designed for ages 5-12, each session combines games, story time, dvd dramas, group discussion, music, crafts, and more. Children are engaged and active while participating in a DivorceCare for Kids group. Children make friends with other kids who understand the things they are going through because of the divorce of their parents. This group will meet beginning January 22 each Sunday at 4:00 p.m. f… [Event Website]

DivorceCare Support Group

by: Cal Editor

First Baptist Church, 1100 Lee Ave., Lafayette

4:00pm

DivorceCare is for those who are going through the pain of a separation or divorce. The group is led by others who understand the feelings and emotions following a divorce, and who are able to offer encouragement. In DivorceCare people learn to deal with the past and look forward to rebuilding their lives. … [Event Website]

GriefShare Support Group

by: Cal Editor

First Baptist Church, 1100 Lee Ave., Lafayette

4:00pm

GriefShare is for those who are grieving the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend. In small group discussions participants interact with others who have experienced a recent loss, and learn from their experiences. Each session includes a video with dramatic reenactments about living with grief, real-life stories from people who have experienced losses, or encouragement from experts on grief recovery. … [Event Website]

Marais Press: Collaborative Explorations 1992-2009

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

Admission: Free

Marais Press is the only university-housed printmaking press in Louisiana. Established in 1991 with funding from the University of Louisiana Alumni Association, Marais Press is an edition-producing press housed in the Department of Visual Arts. Each year, the Press invites prominent local, regional, national, and international printmakers and arts to the University to collaborate with students in the printmaking and visual arts programs. As the only program in the state of Louisiana to actively research … [Event Website]

LA Printers - Marais Press

by: LCVC

Hilliard University Art Museum, 710 East St. Mary Blvd., Lafayette

Tues.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.-noon, Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $4, S

Prints from the permanent collection of UL's Marais Press, the only university-housed printmaking press in Louisiana. Marais Press is an edition-producing press housed in the Department of Visual Arts. [Event Website]

Satire, Scandal, and Spectacle: The Art of George Schmidt

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

An engaging storyteller both visually and aurally, New Orleans artist George Schmidt brings to life myths, tales, and scandals from Louisiana history in his provocative paintings, prints, and drawings. [Event Website]
Lafayette Official Bicentennial Event

Louisiana Collection Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Hilliard University Art Museum

[Event Website]

Teche Area Farmer's Market

by: LCVC

Bouligny Plaza, 102 W Main St, New Iberia

6 a.m.-10 a.m.

Fresh locally grown produce, arts & crafts, jams & jellies, preserves, baked goods, yard art and much more.

Teche Area Farmer's Market

by: LCVC

Bouligny Plaza, 102 W Main St, New Iberia

2-6 p.m.

Fresh locally grown produce, arts & crafts, jams & jellies, preserves, baked goods, yard art and much more.

Vote Lafayette as The South's Tastiest Town

by: Cal Editor

Southern Living Magazine

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

Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries

by: LCVC

Lafayette Science Museum, 433 Jefferson St., Lafayette.

Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 1-6 p.m.

Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $3, C

This 7,000 square foot exhibit rethinks preconceptions about how dinosaurs lived and eventually died. Filled with full skeletal casts, interactives and a full-scale diarama, this exhibit will shed new light on prehistory as we know it. [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]

Scout Saturday

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

8:00 - 8:00 CST

From Saturday, October 08, 2011 to Saturday, October 13, 2012. [Event Website]

Bayou Cruise & Culture Tour

by: LCVC

1905 Verot School Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission: Deluxe Tour $130 for 2pp

Bayou Cruise & Culture Tours. All in one cajun immersion Tour. All Day, Everything Included, One Price. Tour 2 Historical Museums, Luxury Bayou Cruise, Cajun Dance Lessons, Crawfish Peeling Lessons, Live Accordion Playing, Boudin and Beer On the Bayou. Visit a Swamp Habitat and see ALLIGATORS. Everything you could want in one package!!

Chorale Presents...It's A Grand Night For Singing

by: Chorale Acadienne

Petroleum Club,111 Heymann Blvd., Lafayette, LA

6:30pm

Admission: $75.00

Chorale Presents...It's A Grand Night For Singing. Join us for a wonderful meal and beautiful music sung by Acadiana's own Chorale Acadienne. Musical selections will have you humming along and tapping your feet. Tickets need to be purchased in advance. Call 349-5342 or go to ca@choraleacadienne.com

Cyber Camp

by: The Academy of Interactive Entertainment

The LITE Center 537 Cajundome Blvd.

11:00am-5:00pm

Admission: $150

Are you in grades 9-12 and interested in video game programming? Come to the LITE Center and join the AIE Summer Cyber Camp. Here you can discover how games are designed, and how C# works. Classes are 30 hours long and run from 11 am - 5 pm all week, until the wrap-up pizza party on Friday. You can even earn .5 credits if your school has a Running Start program too! … [Event Website]

12th annual Zydeco Pancake Breakfast

by: The Kiwanis Club of Acadiana

Acadian Village Pavilion

Admission: $5

The Kiwanis Club of Acadiana presents its 12th annual Zydeco Pancake Breakfast Saturday October 13th, 2012 from 8:00 am to 11:00am Acadian Village Pavilion Its that time of year again! The Kiwanis Club of Acadiana invites you to attend our biggest annual event and fundraiser the Zydeco Pancake Breakfast. Event tickets can be purchased for $5.00 each and a ticket entitles the bearer to receive All You Can Eat pancakes, sausage, coffee, milk, juice, soft drinks (drive through service is also available!!)… [Event Website]

Direct Action Organizing Lunch session

by: Region 4 Cancer Control Partnership

United Blood Services Conference Center

10:45am-1:15pm

Admission: FREE

Policy tactic planning for tobacco-related chronic disease control in Acadiana. Lunch provided. RSVP required to cancercontrol4@gmail.com or 337.288.2225

Annual Avec souci Garden Tour

by: Avec Souci

5 Lafayette Gardens

5:00pm

Admission: $15 in advance, $20 day

The gardening season kicks off with the 25th annual Avec Souci Garden Tour on Sunday, April 22nd, 2012 from 1 5 pm. Lafayette Gardens featured on the tour are: Mrs. Robert Trahan - 333 Wentworth Boulevard; Ray Menard and Carlton Smith - 522 St. Thomas Street; Mary and Dennis Smith - 142 Heartwood Circle; Sally and John Block 929 Marilyn Drive; Renee and Herbert Schilling - 217 Parkview Drive. Admission to all five gardens requires a $15 ticket purchased in advance or $20 on day of the t… [Event Website]

Film/TV & Music Meetup Group

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette South Regional Lib. Conf. Center

7:00pm

Admission: Free

The Lafayette Film/TV & Music Meetup group will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013 at the South Regional Library, 6101 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA at 7 PM. Gerd Wuestemann, Ex. Dir. ACA will present the 2013 program schedule for the Acadiana Center of the Arts. He will also review the Louisiana Crossroads program. Gerd is interested in discussing how ACA can work with our Meetup group in taking Acadiana to the next level in entertainment. Anyone with an interest is invited to attend.… [Event Website]

Euro-American Celebration

by: Alliance Française de Lafayette

735 Jefferson, Le Centre International

5:00pm-7:00pm

Admission: Free

A celebration of European-American Friendship and Cooperation with short presentations in the different European languages, parade of European flags, food and music presented by the Alliance Franaise de Lafayette and the Centre International de Lafayette. [Event Website]