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Friday, Feb 24, 2012

AUI presents PG-50

by: Cal Editor

Theatre 810, downtown Lafayette

7:30pm

Admission: $10

AUI presents PG-50 Acting Unlimited, Inc. presents "PG-50," a performance of three original and locally-written one-act shows centered around the comedic happenings of those over the hill at 50. For more information, call 484-0172. [Event Website]

Movie: Mr. Poppers Penguins (2011)

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

4:00 PM

Mr. Popper’s Penguins (2011)94 min Rated PGThe life of a businessman begins to change afterhe inherits six penguins, and as he transformshis apartment into a winter wonderland, hisprofessional side starts to unravel. Jim Carrey starsas Mr. Popper. [Event Website]

Deep South Festival Reading Series

by: Cal Editor

HL Griffin Room 315, UL Campus

7:30pm

Admission: Free

UL's Creative Writing Program and English Department will hold a free public reading by Canadian writers Rob McLennan and Stephen Brockwell. For more information call 482-5503.

An Evening of Irish Folk Music

by: Cal Editor

Cite Des Arts

7:00pm

Admission: $15

An Evening of Irish Folk Music Danny O'Flaherty and Noel Nash, both of the 80s group The Celtic Folk, will perform at Cite Des Arts in anticipation of St. Patrick's Day. For more information call 337-291-1122.

Mardi Gras Regalia on display at the Alexandre Mouton House

by: Cal Editor

Alexander Mouton House

In addition to the beautiful Mardi Gras room which is available year round, The Alexandre Mouton House (Lafayette Museum) 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. The museum is located in downtown Lafayette at 1122 Lafayette Street, and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. For more information on the exhibit, or… [Event Website]

A Tale of Two Mardi Gras

by: Cal Editor

Vermilionville Performance Center

10:00am-4:00pm

Admission: Free

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

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. Alabama (Gymnastics)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home: Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)

7:00 PM

[Event Website]

LSU vs. Appalachian St. (Baseball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home: Baton Rouge, La. (Alex Box Stadium)

7:00 PM

[Event Website]

LSU at SEC Championship (IN) (Day 1) (Track and Field)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Away: Lexington, Ky. (Nutter Field House)

TBA

[Event Website]

[W] Softball vs Hofstra

by: University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Sports

Clearwater, Fla.

2:30 PM

[Event Website]

[W] Softball vs Mississippi State

by: University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Sports

Clearwater, Fla.

12:00 PM

[Event Website]

[W] Baseball vs Towson

by: University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Sports

Moore Field

6:00 PM

[W] Baseball vs Towson Game NotesTHE WEEKEND SERIESDates: Friday-Sunday, Feb. 24-26Location: Lafayette, La.Site: M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field (3,755) Times: 6:00 p.m. (Fri) | 2:00 p.m. (Sat) | 1:00 p.m. (Sun)Opponent: Towson (1-2)Radio: Sports Radio ESPN 1420 AM (Friday & Sunday) & News Talk 96.5 KPEL-FM (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)Television: MyKLAF (Friday)Internet Broadcast Links: ESPN 1420-AM and 96.5 KPEL-FMLive Stats/Video: www.RaginCajuns.com STARTING PITCHERS Friday: RHP Joe Zimmermann (UL) vs. RHP Michael Trionfo (TO… [Event Website]

LSU at (Track and Field)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Away:

TBA

LSU vs. (Gymnastics)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home:

7:00 PM

LSU vs. (Baseball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home:

7:00 PM

Jamie Bergeron & the Kickin' Cajuns

by: Cal Editor

Delta Grand Theatre, 120 S. Market St. Opelousas

9:00pm

Country singer/songwriter Jaryd Lane opens the show. Call (337) 407-1806 for details. [Event Website]

IPL Drop-In Craft

by: Cal Editor

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

10:30am

Admission: Free

Are you looking for a program to share with your little ones ages 24-36 months? Iberia Parish Librarys Toddler Time is back this spring. This eight week program happens on every Wednesday morning at the Main Library until March 28. Here, you and your child can listen to stories, make easy crafts, enjoy finger plays, and sing along to songs. Did we mention that this is absolutely FREE? Registration is required; please call the Main Library at 364.7134. Make sure to rise and shine early, and come Wednesday mornings to Toddler Time at the Iberia Parish Library.

Jeanerette Historic Preservation Foundation BBQ Fundraiser

by: Cal Editor

Jeanerette Chamber of Commerce office, 1503 Main St., Jeanerette

Admission: $8

The Jeanerette Historic Preservation Foundation is holding a barbecue chicken dinner fundraiser on Sunday, March 11. Dinner tickets are $8 each and include a half of barbecue chicken, rice dressing and beans. Tickets are available at the chamber office or the Ward Eight Recreation Center. The foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the cultural and architectural preservation of Jeanerette. For more information or tickets call 276-4293.

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.

Arc of Acadiana Bead Drive

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette Auto Dealer Association dealerships

The Arc of Acadiana's 2012 Mardi Gras Bead Drive kicks off February 13 and runs until the end of March. Marked boxes for dropping off beads will be placed at all Lafayette Auto Dealer Association dealerships. The beads will be collected, detangled, recycled and resold, all of which provide employment opportunities to the Arcs clients in Acadiana with developmental and intellectual disabilities. … [Event Website]

Four Artistic Visions exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Opelousas Museum & Interpretive Center, 315 N. Main St., Opelousas

In recognition of Black History Month, the Opelousas Museum & Interpretive Center will feature an exhibit by Four Artistic Visions: Darlene A. Moore, Randell Henry, Ronald B. Kennedy, and Ella Guillory. The exhibit is scheduled from February 1st through March 31, 2012.… [Event Website]

Transitions Through the Grief of Losing a Child

by: Cal Editor

Hospice of Acadiana Conference Center

Beginning in January we will have a six-week support group for those grieving the loss of a child. A time to share with and learn from others will be provided. Topics Include: emotions of grief, self-care memories, finding support, creative coping, journeying on. The meetings be held in the Hospice of Acadiana Conference Center. Please call 337-232-1234 for details and to register.

Mixed Media Drawing Course Led by Erin Broussard

by: Acadiana Center for the Arts
From Tuesday, January 31, 2012 to Tuesday, March 20, 2012. [Event Website]

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.

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]

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, Feb 25, 2012

AUI presents PG-50

by: Cal Editor

Theatre 810, downtown Lafayette

7:30pm

Admission: $10

AUI presents PG-50 Acting Unlimited, Inc. presents "PG-50," a performance of three original and locally-written one-act shows centered around the comedic happenings of those over the hill at 50. For more information, call 484-0172. [Event Website]

Mardi Gras Regalia on display at the Alexandre Mouton House

by: Cal Editor

Alexander Mouton House

In addition to the beautiful Mardi Gras room which is available year round, The Alexandre Mouton House (Lafayette Museum) 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. The museum is located in downtown Lafayette at 1122 Lafayette Street, and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. For more information on the exhibit, or… [Event Website]

A Tale of Two Mardi Gras

by: Cal Editor

Vermilionville Performance Center

10:00am-4:00pm

Admission: Free

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

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: Verdi's Ernani Live

by: Acadiana Center for the Arts

12:00 PM - 3:30 PM CST

The Met in HD: Verdi's Ernani Live Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM. [Event Website]

LSU at Ole Miss (Men's Basketball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Away: Oxford, Miss. (Tad Smith Coliseum)

12:30 PM

[Event Website]

LSU vs. Appalachian St. (Baseball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home: Baton Rouge, La. (Alex Box Stadium)

2:00 PM

[Event Website]

LSU at SEC Championship (IN) (Day 2) (Track and Field)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Away: Lexington, Ky. (Nutter Field House)

TBA

[Event Website]

LSU at Last Chance Meet (Day 1) (Swimming and Diving)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Away: TBD

TBA

[Event Website]

LSU vs. South Alabama (Softball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home: Baton Rouge, La. (Tiger Park)

12:30 PM

[Event Website]

LSU vs. McNeese St. (Softball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home: Baton Rouge, La. (Tiger Park)

3:00 PM

[Event Website]

AcA presents: Lt. Governor's Music Gala - Celebrating Louisiana's GRAMMY Winners and Nominees

by: Acadiana Center for the Arts

10:00 PM

Saturday, June 16, 2012 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. [Event Website]

Canoe Paddle

by: LCVC

Vermilionville, 300 Fisher Rd., Lafayette

8:30-11:30 a.m.

Admission: $5 insurance fee to Amer

The community is invited to take a canoe trip on the Bayou Vermilion. Canoe trips are held every second and last Saturday of the month. Please RSVP in advance by emailing Margot Addison or calling (337) 233-4077 x 205.

[L] Men's Basketball vs La.-Monroe (DH)

by: University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Sports

Cajundome

7:15 PM

[L] Men's Basketball vs La.-Monroe (DH) gt;>> The Ragin’ Cajuns men’s basketball team wraps up the regular season on Saturday hosting La.-Monroe at the Cajundome.>>> UL will honor seniors Josh Brown, Scottie Farrington, Darshawn McClellan and David Perez in pre-game ceremonies. At halftime, All-American great Dean Church will have his jersey retired.>>> Louisiana enjoyed a week’s break from action following a critical road win at North Texas last Saturday. The NT victory locked up the first winning season since 2004-05.>>> The Cajuns… [Event Website]

[W] Women's Basketball vs La.-Monroe (DH)

by: University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Sports

Cajundome

5:00 PM

[W] Women's Basketball vs La.-Monroe (DH) gt;>>The Ragin’ Cajuns women’s basketball team are coming off a week where they finished 1-2, but were able to snap a 17 game losing skid with a victory over Nebraska Omaha on Monday, 62-60 in overtime. Louisiana improved their record to 6-22 on the year.>>>Brandi Schambough was inserted into the game for the first time with 11 seconds left in the overtime, and knocked down a game winning three with eight seconds remaining to secure the win for the Cajuns. The win broke the longest losing st… [Event Website]

[L] Women's Tennis at Northwestern State

by: University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Sports

Natchitoches, La.

1:00 PM

[Event Website]

[W] Baseball vs Towson

by: University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Sports

Moore Field

2:00 PM

[W] Baseball vs Towson Game NotesTHE WEEKEND SERIESDates: Friday-Sunday, Feb. 24-26Location: Lafayette, La.Site: M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field (3,755) Times: 6:00 p.m. (Fri) | 2:00 p.m. (Sat) | 1:00 p.m. (Sun)Opponent: Towson (1-2)Radio: Sports Radio ESPN 1420 AM (Friday & Sunday) & News Talk 96.5 KPEL-FM (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)Television: MyKLAF (Friday)Internet Broadcast Links: ESPN 1420-AM and 96.5 KPEL-FMLive Stats/Video: www.RaginCajuns.com STARTING PITCHERS Friday: RHP Joe Zimmermann (UL) vs. RHP Michael Trionfo (TO… [Event Website]

[W] Softball vs Michigan

by: University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Sports

Clearwater, Fla.

5:00 PM

[Event Website]

[W] Softball vs Boston University

by: University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Sports

Clearwater, Fla.

12:00 PM

[Event Website]

Cajun Jam with Jesse Lege & Al Berard

by: Bayou Vermilion District

Vermilionville

1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

[Event Website]

LSU at (Swimming and Diving)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Away:

TBA

LSU at (Track and Field)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Away:

TBA

LSU vs. (Softball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home:

12:30 PM

LSU at (Men's Basketball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Away:

12:45 PM

LSU vs. (Baseball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home:

2:00 PM

LSU vs. (Softball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home:

3:00 PM

Atakapa-Ishak Trail Opening

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

12:00 PM

Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM. [Event Website]

02/25/2012 - Ribbon Cutting: Home, Garden & Lifestyle Show

by: Chamber of Commerce
Ribbon Cutting: Home, Garden & Lifestyle Show [Event Website]

UL Student Preview Day

by: Cal Editor

Dean's Gallery, UL Campus

7:00pm

Admission: Free

Student and alumni Exhibition and reception. Part of the UL School of Architecture and Design's Design Week 2012. Contact Geoff Gjertson at 337-278-2722 for more information.

Bright, Talented, and Black

by: Lafayette Public Library

North Regional Library at Meeting Room

1:00 PM

program for African American gifted learners [Event Website]

Atakapa-Ishak Trail Ribon Cutting

by: Cal Editor

Parc San Souci Trailhead, Downtown Lafayette

10:30am

Come out to Parc Sans Souci for the ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Atakapa-Ishak Trail at Parc Sans Souci. A short walk along the trail will follow the dedication ceremony and Bike Lafayette will lead a bike ride to the Beaver Park trailhead, a 2.4 mile round trip. In case of rain the ceremony will be held on the 1st floor of the Polk St. Parking Garage. Call 337-291-8186.

McDonald's Grand Opening Celebration

by: Cal Editor

McDonald's at I-10 & Louisiana Avenue

1:00pm-4:00pm

The new McDonald's at I-10 and Louisiana Avenue will open with face painting, games and a special appearance from Ronald McDonald. There will also be a drawing to win a Coca-Cola Custom Bike, a digital camera, two tickets to a New Orleans Hornets game, and an Apple iPad and iPod Shuffle.

Bowl for Kids' Sake 2012

by: Cal Editor

Acadiana Lanes, 3227 Ambassador Caffery

9:00am

Admission: $40

Bowl for Kids' Sake 2012 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Acadiana hosts this bowling fundraiser to benefit the agency's one-to-one program. Shifts are at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. At every shift each bowler who contributes $250-$499 and $500 and above is eligible for a prize drawing.5-member teams, including one team captain. Minimum $40 donation per team member ($25 for students).… [Event Website]

Rendez-vous des Cajuns with Mack Manuel, Jesse Lege' & the Lake

by: Cal Editor

Liberty Theater 200 W. Park Ave., Eunice

6:00pm

Cajun music favorites Mack Manuel, Jesse Lege' and the Lake Charles Ramblers host a reunion show for the Rendez-Vous des Cajuns radio and TV show at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Ole Opry, Prairie Home Companion format. (337) 457-7389 [Event Website]

TABASCO Shootout Soccer Tournament

by: LCVC

Louisiana Pepperplex, 601 Sucrose Dr, New Iberia

All Day

Admission: No

The TABASCO@ Shootout is a competitive Soccer Tournament offered to all Louisiana D1 Teams, Concessions

The Home, Garden & Lifestyle Show

by: LCVC

Cajundome Convention Center, Lafayette

Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Admission: $5 in advance, $7 at the

Features the most exciting and comprehensive collection of the latest products for the home from 175+ local exhibitors. [Event Website]

The Home, Garden & Lifestyle Show

by: Acadian Home Builders Association

Cajundome Convention Center

Admission: 7.00

AHBA's exclusive showcase event is the original home, garden and lifestyle show in Acadiana and the only one which is locally produced. The show features the most exciting and comprehensive collection of products and services from more than 175 local exhibitors. See the latest in building materials, floor treatments, appliances, new trends in decorating and much more! The show also features cooking demonstrations from area chefs, educational seminars, a Healthy Living Pavilion, and an Ultimate Prize Giveaway! J… [Event Website]

[N] Track and Field at Sun Belt Championships

by: University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Sports

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

10:00 AM

[N] Track and Field at Sun Belt Championships The Ragin’ Cajuns men’s and women’s track and field squads are in Murfreesboro, Tenn., this weekend for the 2012 Sun Belt Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships this Saturday and Sunday. The meet is hosted by Middle Tennessee at the Murphy Center. The two-day meet will begin Saturday at 8 a.m., with various pentathlon events and will continue all day with the distance medley relay wrapping up the day at 9:15 p.m. Sunday’s action will kick off at 8 a.m. with heptathlon com… [Event Website]

My Lady's Fair

by: My Lady's Fair

Lafayette Event Center

Admission: $5 Adults

An arts and crafts marketplace featuring women's and children's fashions, beautiful woodcrafts, home decor, jewelry, gourmet foods and many more unique items. Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 11-4:30 [Event Website]

IPL Drop-In Craft

by: Cal Editor

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

10:30am

Admission: Free

Are you looking for a program to share with your little ones ages 24-36 months? Iberia Parish Librarys Toddler Time is back this spring. This eight week program happens on every Wednesday morning at the Main Library until March 28. Here, you and your child can listen to stories, make easy crafts, enjoy finger plays, and sing along to songs. Did we mention that this is absolutely FREE? Registration is required; please call the Main Library at 364.7134. Make sure to rise and shine early, and come Wednesday mornings to Toddler Time at the Iberia Parish Library.

Jeanerette Historic Preservation Foundation BBQ Fundraiser

by: Cal Editor

Jeanerette Chamber of Commerce office, 1503 Main St., Jeanerette

Admission: $8

The Jeanerette Historic Preservation Foundation is holding a barbecue chicken dinner fundraiser on Sunday, March 11. Dinner tickets are $8 each and include a half of barbecue chicken, rice dressing and beans. Tickets are available at the chamber office or the Ward Eight Recreation Center. The foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the cultural and architectural preservation of Jeanerette. For more information or tickets call 276-4293.

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.

Arc of Acadiana Bead Drive

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette Auto Dealer Association dealerships

The Arc of Acadiana's 2012 Mardi Gras Bead Drive kicks off February 13 and runs until the end of March. Marked boxes for dropping off beads will be placed at all Lafayette Auto Dealer Association dealerships. The beads will be collected, detangled, recycled and resold, all of which provide employment opportunities to the Arcs clients in Acadiana with developmental and intellectual disabilities. … [Event Website]

Four Artistic Visions exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Opelousas Museum & Interpretive Center, 315 N. Main St., Opelousas

In recognition of Black History Month, the Opelousas Museum & Interpretive Center will feature an exhibit by Four Artistic Visions: Darlene A. Moore, Randell Henry, Ronald B. Kennedy, and Ella Guillory. The exhibit is scheduled from February 1st through March 31, 2012.… [Event Website]

Transitions Through the Grief of Losing a Child

by: Cal Editor

Hospice of Acadiana Conference Center

Beginning in January we will have a six-week support group for those grieving the loss of a child. A time to share with and learn from others will be provided. Topics Include: emotions of grief, self-care memories, finding support, creative coping, journeying on. The meetings be held in the Hospice of Acadiana Conference Center. Please call 337-232-1234 for details and to register.

Mixed Media Drawing Course Led by Erin Broussard

by: Acadiana Center for the Arts
From Tuesday, January 31, 2012 to Tuesday, March 20, 2012. [Event Website]

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.

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]

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, Feb 26, 2012

Painting with a Purpose

by: Cal Editor

Painting with a Twist, 1812 W. Pinhook Road

2:00pm-5:00pm

Admission: $45

Painting with a Purpose Painting With A Twist will host a benefit for the Vera Bradley Foundation called "Painting With A Purpose" to raise funds for breast cancer research. The first 50 customers to register will receive a free Vera Bradley Tote. For more information call (337) 234-9783.… [Event Website]

Music of Acadiana Season Finale

by: Cal Editor

NUNU's, 1510 Hwy 93, Arnaudville

2:00pm

Admission: $5

Music of Acadiana Season Finale Music of Acadiana celebrates its season finale with a performance by Horace Trahan and music jam open to musicians of all levels. Admission is $5 and kids get in free. Food and drink will be available for purchase. [Event Website]

Mardi Gras Regalia on display at the Alexandre Mouton House

by: Cal Editor

Alexander Mouton House

In addition to the beautiful Mardi Gras room which is available year round, The Alexandre Mouton House (Lafayette Museum) 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. The museum is located in downtown Lafayette at 1122 Lafayette Street, and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. For more information on the exhibit, or… [Event Website]

A Tale of Two Mardi Gras

by: Cal Editor

Vermilionville Performance Center

10:00am-4:00pm

Admission: Free

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

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]

Top Rod Big Bass Classic

by: LCVC

Marshfield Boat Launch, Marshfield Rd, Loreauville

6 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission: Participation-YES, Spect

Big Bass Hourly Payback Tournament with many Door Prizes and lunch for all. Contestants and Viewers Free. Weigh in and Awards Ceremony. Lots of Fun.

LSU at Georgia (Women's Basketball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Away: Athens, Ga. (Stegeman Coliseum)

4:00 PM

[Event Website]

LSU vs. Appalachian St. (Baseball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home: Baton Rouge, La. (Alex Box Stadium)

1:00 PM

[Event Website]

LSU vs. John Hayt Invitational (Day 1) (Men's Golf)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home: Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (Sawgrass CC)

TBA

[Event Website]

LSU at SEC Championship (IN) (Day 3) (Track and Field)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Away: Lexington, Ky. (Nutter Field House)

TBA

[Event Website]

LSU at Last Chance Meet (Day 2) (Swimming and Diving)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Away: TBD

TBA

[Event Website]

LSU vs. Texas A&M (Men's Tennis)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home: Baton Rouge, La. ('Dub' Robinson Stadium)

1:00 PM

[Event Website]

LSU vs. South Alabama (Softball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home: Baton Rouge, La. (Tiger Park)

3:00 PM

[Event Website]

LSU vs. Alcorn St. (Softball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home: Baton Rouge, La. (Tiger Park)

5:30 PM

[Event Website]

Briggs Brown & Bayou Cajuns

by: Bayou Vermilion District

Vermilionville

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

February 26, 2012, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Bal du dimanche with Briggs Brown & Bayou Cajuns [Event Website]

Bal du dimanche with Briggs Brown & Bayou Cajuns

by: LCVC

Vermilionville, 300 Fisher Rd., Lafayette

1-4 p.m.

Admission: $5 admission. Does not i

Dance the afternoon away with Briggs Brown & the Bayou Cajuns at Vermilionville's weekly Sunday Dance. Refreshments will be available for this smoke-free all ages show at Vermilionville's Performance Center.

[W] Softball vs Winthrop

by: University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Sports

Clearwater, Fla.

9:00 AM

[Event Website]

[W] Baseball vs Towson

by: University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Sports

Moore Field

1:00 PM

[W] Baseball vs Towson Game NotesTHE WEEKEND SERIESDates: Friday-Sunday, Feb. 24-26Location: Lafayette, La.Site: M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field (3,755) Times: 6:00 p.m. (Fri) | 2:00 p.m. (Sat) | 1:00 p.m. (Sun)Opponent: Towson (1-2)Radio: Sports Radio ESPN 1420 AM (Friday & Sunday) & News Talk 96.5 KPEL-FM (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)Television: MyKLAF (Friday)Internet Broadcast Links: ESPN 1420-AM and 96.5 KPEL-FMLive Stats/Video: www.RaginCajuns.com STARTING PITCHERS Friday: RHP Joe Zimmermann (UL) vs. RHP Michael Trionfo (TO… [Event Website]

The Sanctuary Quartet In Concert

by: Cal Editor

First Baptist Church, 1100 Lee Ave., Lafayette

10:30am

Admission: Free

The Metropolitan Opera in HD presents

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

2:00 PM

Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. [Event Website]

AUI presents "PG-50"

by: Cal Editor

Theatre 810, downtown Lafayette

2:00pm

Admission: $10

Acting Unlimited, Inc. presents "PG-50," a performance of three original and locally-written one-act shows centered around the comedic happenings of those over the hill at 50. For more information, call 484-0172. [Event Website]

PG-50

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

4:00 PM

Sunday, February 26, 2012 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. [Event Website]

LSU at (Track and Field)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Away:

TBA

LSU vs. (Men's Golf)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home:

TBA

LSU at (Swimming and Diving)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Away:

TBA

LSU vs. (Baseball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home:

11:00 AM

LSU vs. (Men's Tennis)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home:

1:00 PM

LSU vs. (Softball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home:

3:00 PM

LSU at (Women's Basketball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Away:

4:00 PM

LSU vs. (Softball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home:

5:30 PM

LSU vs. (Men's Tennis)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home:

7:00 PM

Wild as the Wind Dance Concert

by: Cal Editor

Historic Rice Theater, 425 N. Parkerson Ave., Crowley

3:00pm

Admission: $10, $15

Synergy Dance Productions presents Wild As The Wind, a contemporary dance concert at the Historic Rice Theater in Crowley. Advance tickets are $10 and $15 the day of the show. Children ages 12 and under are $5. For ticket information, call Dollie Monroe at (504) 239-0126.

Larry Begnaud on Heart Intelligence

by: Cal Editor

Becca Begnaud's, 1109 Old Spanish Trail, Scott

2:00pm-4:00pm

Admission: $10, $15

[Event Website]

Rev. Steve J. Crump Lecture

by: Cal Editor

Cite Des Arts

10:30am

The Rev. Dr. Steve J. Crump, minister at the Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge, will be the guest speaker at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Lafayette service. Rev. Crump will speak on "Youre a Una-What?!: A Real Conversation about the Unitarian Universalist Religious Movement." For more information on the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Lafayette and the visit by Rev. Dr. Steve Crump, call Cher Coen at 984-0754 or email chere.coen@lusfiber.net.

TABASCO Shootout Soccer Tournament

by: LCVC

Louisiana Pepperplex, 601 Sucrose Dr, New Iberia

All Day

Admission: No

The TABASCO@ Shootout is a competitive Soccer Tournament offered to all Louisiana D1 Teams, Concessions

The Home, Garden & Lifestyle Show

by: LCVC

Cajundome Convention Center, Lafayette

Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Admission: $5 in advance, $7 at the

Features the most exciting and comprehensive collection of the latest products for the home from 175+ local exhibitors. [Event Website]

The Home, Garden & Lifestyle Show

by: Acadian Home Builders Association

Cajundome Convention Center

Admission: 7.00

AHBA's exclusive showcase event is the original home, garden and lifestyle show in Acadiana and the only one which is locally produced. The show features the most exciting and comprehensive collection of products and services from more than 175 local exhibitors. See the latest in building materials, floor treatments, appliances, new trends in decorating and much more! The show also features cooking demonstrations from area chefs, educational seminars, a Healthy Living Pavilion, and an Ultimate Prize Giveaway! J… [Event Website]

[N] Track and Field at Sun Belt Championships

by: University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Sports

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

10:00 AM

[N] Track and Field at Sun Belt Championships The Ragin’ Cajuns men’s and women’s track and field squads are in Murfreesboro, Tenn., this weekend for the 2012 Sun Belt Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships this Saturday and Sunday. The meet is hosted by Middle Tennessee at the Murphy Center. The two-day meet will begin Saturday at 8 a.m., with various pentathlon events and will continue all day with the distance medley relay wrapping up the day at 9:15 p.m. Sunday’s action will kick off at 8 a.m. with heptathlon com… [Event Website]

My Lady's Fair

by: My Lady's Fair

Lafayette Event Center

Admission: $5 Adults

An arts and crafts marketplace featuring women's and children's fashions, beautiful woodcrafts, home decor, jewelry, gourmet foods and many more unique items. Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 11-4:30 [Event Website]

IPL Drop-In Craft

by: Cal Editor

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

10:30am

Admission: Free

Are you looking for a program to share with your little ones ages 24-36 months? Iberia Parish Librarys Toddler Time is back this spring. This eight week program happens on every Wednesday morning at the Main Library until March 28. Here, you and your child can listen to stories, make easy crafts, enjoy finger plays, and sing along to songs. Did we mention that this is absolutely FREE? Registration is required; please call the Main Library at 364.7134. Make sure to rise and shine early, and come Wednesday mornings to Toddler Time at the Iberia Parish Library.

Jeanerette Historic Preservation Foundation BBQ Fundraiser

by: Cal Editor

Jeanerette Chamber of Commerce office, 1503 Main St., Jeanerette

Admission: $8

The Jeanerette Historic Preservation Foundation is holding a barbecue chicken dinner fundraiser on Sunday, March 11. Dinner tickets are $8 each and include a half of barbecue chicken, rice dressing and beans. Tickets are available at the chamber office or the Ward Eight Recreation Center. The foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the cultural and architectural preservation of Jeanerette. For more information or tickets call 276-4293.

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.

Arc of Acadiana Bead Drive

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette Auto Dealer Association dealerships

The Arc of Acadiana's 2012 Mardi Gras Bead Drive kicks off February 13 and runs until the end of March. Marked boxes for dropping off beads will be placed at all Lafayette Auto Dealer Association dealerships. The beads will be collected, detangled, recycled and resold, all of which provide employment opportunities to the Arcs clients in Acadiana with developmental and intellectual disabilities. … [Event Website]

Four Artistic Visions exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Opelousas Museum & Interpretive Center, 315 N. Main St., Opelousas

In recognition of Black History Month, the Opelousas Museum & Interpretive Center will feature an exhibit by Four Artistic Visions: Darlene A. Moore, Randell Henry, Ronald B. Kennedy, and Ella Guillory. The exhibit is scheduled from February 1st through March 31, 2012.… [Event Website]

Transitions Through the Grief of Losing a Child

by: Cal Editor

Hospice of Acadiana Conference Center

Beginning in January we will have a six-week support group for those grieving the loss of a child. A time to share with and learn from others will be provided. Topics Include: emotions of grief, self-care memories, finding support, creative coping, journeying on. The meetings be held in the Hospice of Acadiana Conference Center. Please call 337-232-1234 for details and to register.

Mixed Media Drawing Course Led by Erin Broussard

by: Acadiana Center for the Arts
From Tuesday, January 31, 2012 to Tuesday, March 20, 2012. [Event Website]

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.

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]

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, Feb 27, 2012

How to Become a Ragin' Cajun

by: Cal Editor

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

6:30pm

Admission: Free

The Iberia Parish Library will be offering an opportunity to meet a UL recruiter. There will be a lecture at the Main Library for high school students or anyone who is interested in starting their own college journey. Here, the recruiter will give you the tips and tools for becoming a university student, discuss different financial aid programs, deadline requirements, and also answer any questions that you may have about this exciting but sometimes overwhelming experience. Register by calling 364-7024. T… [Event Website]

Free Introduction to Photography Workshop

by: The Front Room

1301 Avenue A, Scott, La 70583

Admission: Free

This free, all ages workshop will be led by award winning photographer Jen Reed. From cameras to composition, Jen will discuss some basic elements of photography. For more information and to sign-up for this workshop, group or private photography lessons contact Jen Reed at 337-258-2434.… [Event Website]

Cinderlla Project Accepting Donations

by: Cal Editor

Any Lafayette or Broussard Raising Cane's Restaurant & UL AmeriCorps office

Cinderlla Project Accepting Donations UL Lafayette AmeriCorps, The Cinderella Project and Raising Cane's are teaming up to collect prom dresses, shoes and accessories for the 5th annual Cinderella Project of Lafayette. Donations will be collected at any Lafayette or Broussard area Raising Cane's or the UL AmeriCorps office through March 9 during normal business hours. The Cinderella Project of Lafayette Distributes free prom dresses to Acadiana area high school girls who cannot afford them. … [Event Website]

Mardi Gras Regalia on display at the Alexandre Mouton House

by: Cal Editor

Alexander Mouton House

In addition to the beautiful Mardi Gras room which is available year round, The Alexandre Mouton House (Lafayette Museum) 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. The museum is located in downtown Lafayette at 1122 Lafayette Street, and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. For more information on the exhibit, or… [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. John Hayt Invitational (Day 2) (Men's Golf)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home: Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (Sawgrass CC)

TBA

[Event Website]

Beginner Fiddle Class

by: Cal Editor

The Front Room, 1301 Ave. A, Scott

6:00pm-8:00pm

Admission: Free

This class is for fiddlers who can play a song or two and want to learn more tunes at a fun and relaxed pace. For more information or to enroll contact Mitch Reed at 337-258-2333. [Event Website]

Photography for Kids Class

by: Cal Editor

The Front Room, 1301 Ave. A, Scott

6:00pm-7:00pm

Admission: $10

Students learn about technique, composition and presentation while creating fun, hands on projects. No experience necessary. For more information or to enroll contact Jen Reed at 337-258-2434. [Event Website]

Awesome African Masks Craft

by: Lafayette Public Library

Milton Branch

In honor of Black History Month, students,ages 5 - 12 years, can pick up a Take-It-and-Make-It craft kit of an African-style mask and decorate it with yarn and beads at their own house. These craft kits will be distributed during the week of February 27 through March 2 while supplies lasts.… [Event Website]

Awesome African Masks Craft

by: Lafayette Public Library

North Regional Library

In honor of Black History Month, students,ages 5 - 12 years, can pick up a Take-It-and-Make-It craft kit of an African-style mask and decorate it with yarn and beads at their own house. These craft kits will be distributed during the week of February 27 through March 2 while supplies lasts.… [Event Website]

Awesome African Masks Craft

by: Lafayette Public Library

Scott Branch

In honor of Black History Month, students,ages 5 - 12 years, can pick up a Take-It-and-Make-It craft kit of an African-style mask and decorate it with yarn and beads at their own house. These craft kits will be distributed during the week of February 27 through March 2 while supplies lasts.… [Event Website]

Awesome African Masks Craft

by: Lafayette Public Library

Youngsville Branch

In honor of Black History Month, students,ages 5 - 12 years, can pick up a Take-It-and-Make-It craft kit of an African-style mask and decorate it with yarn and beads at their own house. These craft kits will be distributed during the week of February 27 through March 2 while supplies lasts.… [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]

Awesome African Masks Craft

by: Lafayette Public Library

Broussard Branch

In honor of Black History Month, students,ages 5 - 12 years, can pick up a Take-It-and-Make-It craft kit of an African-style mask and decorate it with yarn and beads at their own house. These craft kits will be distributed during the week of February 27 through March 2 while supplies lasts.… [Event Website]

Awesome African Masks Craft

by: Lafayette Public Library

Butler Memorial Branch

In honor of Black History Month, students,ages 5 - 12 years, can pick up a Take-It-and-Make-It craft kit of an African-style mask and decorate it with yarn and beads at their own house. These craft kits will be distributed during the week of February 27 through March 2 while supplies lasts.… [Event Website]

Awesome African Masks Craft

by: Lafayette Public Library

Chenier Branch

In honor of Black History Month, students,ages 5 - 12 years, can pick up a Take-It-and-Make-It craft kit of an African-style mask and decorate it with yarn and beads at their own house. These craft kits will be distributed during the week of February 27 through March 2 while supplies lasts.… [Event Website]

Awesome African Masks Craft

by: Lafayette Public Library

Duson Branch

In honor of Black History Month, students,ages 5 - 12 years, can pick up a Take-It-and-Make-It craft kit of an African-style mask and decorate it with yarn and beads at their own house. These craft kits will be distributed during the week of February 27 through March 2 while supplies lasts.… [Event Website]

Awesome African Masks Craft

by: Lafayette Public Library

Jefferson St Library

In honor of Black History Month, students,ages 5 - 12 years, can pick up a Take-It-and-Make-It craft kit of an African-style mask and decorate it with yarn and beads at their own house. These craft kits will be distributed during the week of February 27 through March 2 while supplies lasts.… [Event Website]

LSU vs. (Men's Golf)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home:

TBA

Hearts of Hope Volunteer Training

by: Cal Editor

Hearts of Hope

5:30pm-8:30pm

Admission: Free

Hearts of Hope, the Sexual Abuse Response Center, is presently seeking volunteers for its volunteer training which will be offered starting in late February 2012. Volunteers operate the 24 hour rape crisis hotline and provide victim advocacy to victims of sexual assault at local hospitals. Anyone interested in volunteering should call (337) 269-1557, ext. 125.… [Event Website]

UL Industrial Design Alumni Lectures and Roundtable

by: Cal Editor

Fletcher Hall, Room 134, UL Campus

9:00am

Admission: Free

Industrial design alumni Elliott Bowser, Clifford Couvillon and Micahel Bartlett take part in lectures and roundtable discussion. Part of the UL School of Architecture and Design's Design Week 2012. Contact Geoff Gjertson at 337-278-2722 for more information.

Water Aerobics Classes

by: Cal Editor

Robicheaux Recreation Center, 1919 Eraste Landry Road

6:30pm

Admission: $5

Classes are at 6:30pm M,W,Th. Water Aerobics every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Robicheaux Recreation Center. Pool is heated. First class is free and $5 a class from then on. Call 291-8827 for more info.

Silent Book Auction

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

The Friends of the Library are holding a Silent Book Auction begining Monday, Febuary 27, 2012. Bids will be taken until 3:00 pm on Friday, March 23, 2012. Highest bidders will be notified by phone.BOOKS MUST BE PAID FOR AND PICKED UP NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, APRIL 20, by 3:00 pm.… [Event Website]

Standard French for Beginners 101

by: Cal Editor

Alliance Franaise, 217 W. Main St.

6:00pm-8:00pm

Admission: $225

Alliance Franaise de Lafayette is offering Standard French for Beginners 101 taught by Cynthia Benoit from Canada. Cost is $225 plus membership fee and books. For more information call 261-1002 or email info@aflafayette.org. … [Event Website]

La Table Franaise

by: Cal Editor

Pamplona Tapas Bar, 631 Jefferson St., Lafayette

12:00pm

Come speak French at the French Table in the Parish of Lafayette. If you have just started to speak French or you speak French by heart, come speak with us.

Blackjack Memorial Kickoff Rally

by: Cal Editor

Jeanmard Hall, Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic Church, 501 E. St. Mary Blvd.

6:00pm

Ragin Cajun football alumni, supporters and friends will gather for a Kickoff Rally for the Blackjack Memorial Athletics Fund, a fund raising drive to memorialize and honor Bill Blackjack Landry, football equipment manager from 1963-1998. The fund will honor the staple of the athletics program through an 8-foot bronze memorial sculpture as well as an endowed scholarship dedicated to trainers and equipment managers. Speakers at the kickoff include: Coach Mark Hudspeth, Ragin Cajuns Football Coach Scott Farmer, Ragin Cajuns Athletic Director Clarence Glenn, Former Player Raymond "Coach" Blanco, Former Football Coach Sam Robertson, Former Football Coach. Call 337-962-2238 for more information.

Auditions for "The Murder Room"

by: Cal Editor

121 S. Second St., Eunice

6:00pm

Director Jody L. Powell needs 3 adult men and 3 adult women, ages 20s to 50s to fill the cast of Eunice Players' Theatre's "The Murder Room." More people are needed to assist with set decoration, backstage duties, costuming, etc. The play is a two-act mystery farce by Jack Sharkey, with rehearsals throughout March and production scheduled for mid-April. Auditions are open to everyone who wants to get involved with their local community theatre. FMI, or to schedule an audition time, call Jody at 337-580-1787.

IPL Drop-In Craft

by: Cal Editor

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

10:30am

Admission: Free

Are you looking for a program to share with your little ones ages 24-36 months? Iberia Parish Librarys Toddler Time is back this spring. This eight week program happens on every Wednesday morning at the Main Library until March 28. Here, you and your child can listen to stories, make easy crafts, enjoy finger plays, and sing along to songs. Did we mention that this is absolutely FREE? Registration is required; please call the Main Library at 364.7134. Make sure to rise and shine early, and come Wednesday mornings to Toddler Time at the Iberia Parish Library.

Southern Open 2012 Entry Deadline

by: Cal Editor

AcA Main Gallery

Admission: $27/entry

Southern Open 2012 Entry Deadline The Acadiana Center for the Arts is gearing up for the 6th Annual Southern Open art competition- a juried exhibition featuring artists from Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida. The Southern Open is open to all visual artists over the age of 18. Entries can include painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, video/DVD and other multimedia / installations. Works that are original, completed within the past two years and not previously exhibited at the AcA will qualify for submission. No stude… [Event Website]

Jeanerette Historic Preservation Foundation BBQ Fundraiser

by: Cal Editor

Jeanerette Chamber of Commerce office, 1503 Main St., Jeanerette

Admission: $8

The Jeanerette Historic Preservation Foundation is holding a barbecue chicken dinner fundraiser on Sunday, March 11. Dinner tickets are $8 each and include a half of barbecue chicken, rice dressing and beans. Tickets are available at the chamber office or the Ward Eight Recreation Center. The foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the cultural and architectural preservation of Jeanerette. For more information or tickets call 276-4293.

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.

Arc of Acadiana Bead Drive

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette Auto Dealer Association dealerships

The Arc of Acadiana's 2012 Mardi Gras Bead Drive kicks off February 13 and runs until the end of March. Marked boxes for dropping off beads will be placed at all Lafayette Auto Dealer Association dealerships. The beads will be collected, detangled, recycled and resold, all of which provide employment opportunities to the Arcs clients in Acadiana with developmental and intellectual disabilities. … [Event Website]

Four Artistic Visions exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Opelousas Museum & Interpretive Center, 315 N. Main St., Opelousas

In recognition of Black History Month, the Opelousas Museum & Interpretive Center will feature an exhibit by Four Artistic Visions: Darlene A. Moore, Randell Henry, Ronald B. Kennedy, and Ella Guillory. The exhibit is scheduled from February 1st through March 31, 2012.… [Event Website]

Transitions Through the Grief of Losing a Child

by: Cal Editor

Hospice of Acadiana Conference Center

Beginning in January we will have a six-week support group for those grieving the loss of a child. A time to share with and learn from others will be provided. Topics Include: emotions of grief, self-care memories, finding support, creative coping, journeying on. The meetings be held in the Hospice of Acadiana Conference Center. Please call 337-232-1234 for details and to register.

Mixed Media Drawing Course Led by Erin Broussard

by: Acadiana Center for the Arts
From Tuesday, January 31, 2012 to Tuesday, March 20, 2012. [Event Website]

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.

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]

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, Feb 28, 2012

National Pancake Day

by: Cal Editor

International House of Pancakes

7:00am-10:00pm

Admission: Donations encouraged

National Pancake Day For every short stack of buttermilk pancakes served on National Pancake Day, IHOP guests are invited to make a voluntary donation to Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals. Donations made at IHOPs in the Lafayette area will benefit the Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals program at CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital. IHOP hopes to raise $2.7 million this year, with a goal to bring the total amount of funds raised to more than $10 million.… [Event Website]

My Fair Lady

by: Heymann Center

Heymann Performing Arts Center / Lafayette

07:30 PM

Apoor girl taken from her humble surroundings, and through the efforts of an educatedman, becomes a lady. Such is the story of My Fair Lady. Based on George Bernard Shaw's play, with book, music and lyrics by Lerner and Lowe, My Fair Lady is the ultimate romantic story. With such memorable songs as I Could Have Danced All Night, Get Me to the Church on Time and I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face, My Fair Lady will have you singing its unforgetable songs long after the performance is over.… [Event Website]

Cinderlla Project Accepting Donations

by: Cal Editor

Any Lafayette or Broussard Raising Cane's Restaurant & UL AmeriCorps office

Cinderlla Project Accepting Donations UL Lafayette AmeriCorps, The Cinderella Project and Raising Cane's are teaming up to collect prom dresses, shoes and accessories for the 5th annual Cinderella Project of Lafayette. Donations will be collected at any Lafayette or Broussard area Raising Cane's or the UL AmeriCorps office through March 9 during normal business hours. The Cinderella Project of Lafayette Distributes free prom dresses to Acadiana area high school girls who cannot afford them. … [Event Website]

Regional Education Summit

by: Cal Editor

Canjundome Convention Center

9:00am-3:00pm

Admission: $20

The Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, UL Lafayette, SLCC/Acadiana Technical College and United Way of Acadiana will host this summit where the agenda is an interactive format that will provide a front row seat to approximately 300 attendees to hear from regional leaders in the education, business and nonprofit sectors and share ideas to create a unified vision. Confirmed featured speakers include UL President Dr. Joseph Savoie along with Dr. Cooper, Bill Fenstermaker representing the Board of Regents, Dr. Billy Stokes of the Cecil Picard Center for Child Development, and Gregg Gothreaux of LEDA.

Guitar for Kids

by: Cal Editor

The Front Room, 1301 Ave. A, Scott

5:00pm-5:45pm

Admission: $10

From chord structure and progression to rhythm and strumming this class helps students build a solid musical foundation. For more information or to enroll contact Mitch Reed at 337-258-2333. [Event Website]

Band Lab

by: Cal Editor

The Front Room, 1301 Ave. A, Scott

6:00pm-7:30pm

Admission: $15

Kids with a range of musical backgrounds learn about being in a band through workshops and instruction on a variety of instruments including drums, keyboard, bass and electric guitar. For more information or to enroll contact Mitch Reed at 337-258-2333. [Event Website]

Sherry T. Broussard Book Signing

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard Art Museum, UL Campus

2:00pm-3:00pm

Admission: Free

The Hilliard University Art Museum will host a book signing with Sherry T. Broussard, author of Images of America: African Americans in Lafayette and Southwest Louisiana. Broussards book is a collection of over 200 photographs that display the heroes and heroines of Southwest Louisiana. For more information call 482-2278. … [Event Website]

Heart Month Shopping Classes

by: Cal Editor

Rouses Market, 601 Bertrand Drive

2:00pm-4:00pm

Admission: $15

Heart Hospital of Lafayette and Rouses are teaming up to offer heart-healthy shopping classes with one of its heart experts to teach shoppers what parts of the store to shop, how to read food lablels and which new foods have heart benefits. Call 337-521-1014. … [Event Website]

Mardi Gras Regalia on display at the Alexandre Mouton House

by: Cal Editor

Alexander Mouton House

In addition to the beautiful Mardi Gras room which is available year round, The Alexandre Mouton House (Lafayette Museum) 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. The museum is located in downtown Lafayette at 1122 Lafayette Street, and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. For more information on the exhibit, or… [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. Grambling (Baseball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home: Baton Rouge, La. (Alex Box Stadium)

6:30 PM

[Event Website]

LSU vs. John Hayt Invitational (Day 3) (Men's Golf)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home: Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (Sawgrass CC)

TBA

[Event Website]

My Fair Lady

by: LCVC

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

7:30 p.m.

Admission: $47 & $43 plus handl

Poor young woman meets educated man and, with his help, becomes a lady. The ultimate romantic story with memorable songs.

SRL Sleuths Mystery Book Club

by: Cal Editor

South Regional Library

6:30pm

This week features "The Moonlight Mile" by Dennis Lehane. The South Regional Sleuths Mystery Book Club hosts meetings on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For additional information, contact the South Regional Library at 981-1028. [Event Website]

[W] Baseball vs Alcorn State

by: University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Sports

Moore Field

6:00 PM

[W] Baseball vs Alcorn State Contact: Matt HebertGame NotesTHE MIDWEEK GAMEDate: Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012Location: Lafayette, La.Site: M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field (3,755) Time: 6:00 p.mOpponent: Alcorn State (1-4)Radio: SportsRadio ESPN 1420 AM (KPEL)Internet Broadcast: www.espn1420.com Live Stats/Video: www.RaginCajuns.com STARTING PITCHERS LHP Jordan Harrison (UL) vs. TBA (ALCORN) Homestand Wraps Up: The Ragin’ Cajuns close out a four-game homestand on Tuesday hosting Alcorn State at M.L. “Tigue” Moore Field. Louis… [Event Website]

Broussard Branch Story Time

by: Lafayette Public Library

Broussard Branch

10:00 AM

Story times for ages 3-6 are offered at several Branches. No preregistration is required but groups need to call(337) 837-3936 to insure available space. [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]

SRL Sleuths Mystery Book Club

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

6:30 PM

Come discuss these books at the South Regional Library on the 3rd Tuesday at 6:30 pm:Jan 17....In the Woods by Tana FrenchFeb 28....Moonlight Mile by Dennis Lehane. These are free programs. [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]

Storytelling and Shakespeare: Find Your Frame

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

7:00 PM

Tuesday, February 28, 2012 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. [Event Website]

Lafayette Paralegal Association Annual Meeting

by: Cal Editor

Petroleum Club, Oil Center

12:00pm-1:30pm

The Lafayette Paralegal Association will hold its Annual Meeting and Election of Officers with guest presenter C. Michael Hill, Magistrate Judge Federal Court, Lafayette Division, Western District of Louisiana. For more information or reservations, call Kaye Pooler at 984-7751 or send an email to poolerk@bellsouth.net. For more information about the Lafayette Paralegal Association, visit its website at www.l… [Event Website]

SBDC Presents: A Meeting of the Minds for Small Business Innovat

by: LEDA

09:00 AM

SBDC Presents: A Meeting of the Minds for Small Business Innovat [Event Website]

LSU vs. (Men's Golf)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home:

TBA

LSU vs. (Baseball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home:

6:30 PM

02/28/2012 - Public Education Summit

by: Chamber of Commerce

3:00 pm

Public Education Summit 2012: A Community Dialogue Tuesday, February 28, 2012 Cajundome Convention Center 9:00 am - 3:00 pm A summit to build a common vision for advancing public educationin Acadiana through community collaboration and business partnerships. Limited Seating Available A fee of $20 per person must be paid in full at the time of registration. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER sponsored by: Acadiana Technical College Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce South Louisia… [Event Website]

Standard French for Beginners French 102

by: Cal Editor

Alliance Franaise, 217 W. Main St.

6:00pm-8:00pm

Admission: $225

Alliance Franaise de Lafayette is offering Standard French for Beginners 101 taught by Agnes Capello. Cost is $225 plus membership fee. For more information call 261-1002 or email info@aflafayette.org. … [Event Website]

Auditions for "The Murder Room"

by: Cal Editor

121 S. Second St., Eunice

6:00pm

Director Jody L. Powell needs 3 adult men and 3 adult women, ages 20s to 50s to fill the cast of Eunice Players' Theatre's "The Murder Room." More people are needed to assist with set decoration, backstage duties, costuming, etc. The play is a two-act mystery farce by Jack Sharkey, with rehearsals throughout March and production scheduled for mid-April. Auditions are open to everyone who wants to get involved with their local community theatre. FMI, or to schedule an audition time, call Jody at 337-580-1787.

IPL Drop-In Craft

by: Cal Editor

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

10:30am

Admission: Free

Are you looking for a program to share with your little ones ages 24-36 months? Iberia Parish Librarys Toddler Time is back this spring. This eight week program happens on every Wednesday morning at the Main Library until March 28. Here, you and your child can listen to stories, make easy crafts, enjoy finger plays, and sing along to songs. Did we mention that this is absolutely FREE? Registration is required; please call the Main Library at 364.7134. Make sure to rise and shine early, and come Wednesday mornings to Toddler Time at the Iberia Parish Library.

Southern Open 2012 Entry Deadline

by: Cal Editor

AcA Main Gallery

Admission: $27/entry

Southern Open 2012 Entry Deadline The Acadiana Center for the Arts is gearing up for the 6th Annual Southern Open art competition- a juried exhibition featuring artists from Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida. The Southern Open is open to all visual artists over the age of 18. Entries can include painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, video/DVD and other multimedia / installations. Works that are original, completed within the past two years and not previously exhibited at the AcA will qualify for submission. No stude… [Event Website]

Jeanerette Historic Preservation Foundation BBQ Fundraiser

by: Cal Editor

Jeanerette Chamber of Commerce office, 1503 Main St., Jeanerette

Admission: $8

The Jeanerette Historic Preservation Foundation is holding a barbecue chicken dinner fundraiser on Sunday, March 11. Dinner tickets are $8 each and include a half of barbecue chicken, rice dressing and beans. Tickets are available at the chamber office or the Ward Eight Recreation Center. The foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the cultural and architectural preservation of Jeanerette. For more information or tickets call 276-4293.

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.

Arc of Acadiana Bead Drive

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette Auto Dealer Association dealerships

The Arc of Acadiana's 2012 Mardi Gras Bead Drive kicks off February 13 and runs until the end of March. Marked boxes for dropping off beads will be placed at all Lafayette Auto Dealer Association dealerships. The beads will be collected, detangled, recycled and resold, all of which provide employment opportunities to the Arcs clients in Acadiana with developmental and intellectual disabilities. … [Event Website]

Four Artistic Visions exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Opelousas Museum & Interpretive Center, 315 N. Main St., Opelousas

In recognition of Black History Month, the Opelousas Museum & Interpretive Center will feature an exhibit by Four Artistic Visions: Darlene A. Moore, Randell Henry, Ronald B. Kennedy, and Ella Guillory. The exhibit is scheduled from February 1st through March 31, 2012.… [Event Website]

Transitions Through the Grief of Losing a Child

by: Cal Editor

Hospice of Acadiana Conference Center

Beginning in January we will have a six-week support group for those grieving the loss of a child. A time to share with and learn from others will be provided. Topics Include: emotions of grief, self-care memories, finding support, creative coping, journeying on. The meetings be held in the Hospice of Acadiana Conference Center. Please call 337-232-1234 for details and to register.

Mixed Media Drawing Course Led by Erin Broussard

by: Acadiana Center for the Arts
From Tuesday, January 31, 2012 to Tuesday, March 20, 2012. [Event Website]

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.

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]

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, Feb 29, 2012

Rebirth of Grant Street Dancehall

by: Cal Editor

Grant Street Dancehall

6:30pm-10:00pm

Grant Street Dancehall returns to celebrate its rebirth as Lafayette's premiere live-music venue. Music will be provided by the August Heat Band.

The Station: 180 South

by: Cal Editor

Cite Des Arts

6:30pm

Admission: Free

The Station: 180 South The Station returns to screen the adventure documentary "180 South." A raffle will also follow the screening. [Event Website]

Charley G's February Wine Dinner

by: Cal Editor

Charley G's Restaurant, 3809 Ambassador Caffery Parkway

7:00pm

Admission: $100

Charley G's February Wine Dinner 1st course: House Made Gravlax, buckwheat chive blinis, flying fish roe. Wine Selection: Toad Hollow Amplexus, Cremant Brut Sparkling Wine, Limoux-Languedoc, France. 2nd course: Smoked BBQ Rabbit Turnovers, radish apple and blue cheese slaw. Wine Selection: 2010 Toad Hollow Unoaked Chardonnay, Francine's Selection, Mendocino County. 3rd course: Sous Vide Frog Legs, hoppin john, creole mustard vinaigrette. Wine Selection: 2006 Toad Hollow Pinot Noir Reserve, Rod's Pride, Russian River Val… [Event Website]

Friends & Family CPR Class

by: Cal Editor

Women's & Children's Hospital 4600 Ambassador Caffery

6:30pm-8:30pm

Admission: Free

To register, call 1-877-30CARE-1 or visit online. Space is limited to 10 participants. [Event Website]

Cinderlla Project Accepting Donations

by: Cal Editor

Any Lafayette or Broussard Raising Cane's Restaurant & UL AmeriCorps office

Cinderlla Project Accepting Donations UL Lafayette AmeriCorps, The Cinderella Project and Raising Cane's are teaming up to collect prom dresses, shoes and accessories for the 5th annual Cinderella Project of Lafayette. Donations will be collected at any Lafayette or Broussard area Raising Cane's or the UL AmeriCorps office through March 9 during normal business hours. The Cinderella Project of Lafayette Distributes free prom dresses to Acadiana area high school girls who cannot afford them. … [Event Website]

Mardi Gras Regalia on display at the Alexandre Mouton House

by: Cal Editor

Alexander Mouton House

In addition to the beautiful Mardi Gras room which is available year round, The Alexandre Mouton House (Lafayette Museum) 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. The museum is located in downtown Lafayette at 1122 Lafayette Street, and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. For more information on the exhibit, or… [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 McNeese St. (Baseball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Away: Lake Charles, La. (Cowboy Diamond)

6:30 PM

[Event Website]

LSU vs. Tennessee (Men's Basketball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home: Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)

8:00 PM

[Event Website]

Jupiter 101

by: LCVC

5400 Levee Rd. Jeanerette

5 p.m.

Admission: $7/person

Join us and gaze at Jupiter through powerful binoculars. We might even be able to see a moon or two. Learn about the large planet and 4 of its most famous moons.

UL Lafayette Career Days - General Day

by: LEDA

Student Union Ballroom, UL Campus

09:00 AM

University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Career DaysSpring 2012 Campus-wide Career Days are held each fall and spring semester. Local, state, national and international employers have regularly utilized these events to recruit UL Lafayette students and alumni. Participants have the opportunity to personally meet recruiters from diverse companies and to network with returning alumni. Companies also have the option of interviewing applicants after the event. Students should dress professionally and have several… [Event Website]

IPL Toddler Time

by: Cal Editor

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

10:30am

Admission: Free

Are you looking for a program to share with your little ones ages 24-36 months? Iberia Parish Librarys Toddler Time is back this spring. This eight-week program happens on every Wednesday morning at the Main Library until March 28. Here, you and your child can listen to stories, make easy crafts, enjoy finger plays, and sing along to songs. Registration is required; please call the Main Library at 364-7134. Make sure to rise and shine early, and come Wednesday mornings to Toddler Time at the Iberia Parish… [Event Website]

[L] Men's Tennis vs Kentucky

by: University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Sports

Cajun Courts

1:00 PM

[L] Men's Tennis vs Kentucky The Ragin’ Cajuns men’s tennis team recently was invited to the 46th Annual HEB Tournament of Champions hosted by Texas A&M Corpus Christi head coach Mark Jeffrey announced Monday. The tournament is scheduled for Friday-Saturday, March 2-3. UL also has two home matches this week as the Cajuns play host to Alcorn State and No.7 Kentucky. It will be the first time that Louisiana has hosted a top 10 team in the last 20 years. The Cajuns are slated face the Braves at 2 p.m. Tuesday in a co-du… [Event Website]

Intermediate Fiddle

by: Cal Editor

The Front Room, 1301 Ave. A, Scott

6:00pm-8:00pm

Admission: $15

This class is for fiddlers looking to expand their repertoire and technique. For more information or to enroll contact Mitch Reed at 337-258-2333. [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]

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]

LSU at (Baseball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Away:

6:30 PM

LSU vs. (Men's Basketball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home:

8:00 PM

Hearts of Hope Volunteer Training

by: Cal Editor

Hearts of Hope

5:30pm-8:30pm

Admission: Free

Hearts of Hope, the Sexual Abuse Response Center, is presently seeking volunteers for its volunteer training which will be offered starting in late February 2012. Volunteers operate the 24 hour rape crisis hotline and provide victim advocacy to victims of sexual assault at local hospitals. Anyone interested in volunteering should call (337) 269-1557, ext. 125.… [Event Website]

Heart Month Shopping Classes

by: Cal Editor

Rouses Market, 2900 E. Milton Ave., Youngsville

2:00pm-4:00pm

Heart Hospital of Lafayette and Rouses are teaming up to offer heart-healthy shopping classes with one of its heart experts to teach shoppers what parts of the store to shop, how to read food lablels and which new foods have heart benefits. Call 337-521-1014. … [Event Website]

Heart Healthy Cooking Class

by: Cal Editor

Rouses Market, 2900 E. Milton Ave., Youngsville

4:00pm

Heart Hospital of Lafayette and Rouses are teaming up to offer heart-healthy shopping classes with one of its heart experts to teach shoppers what parts of the store to shop, how to read food lablels and which new foods have heart benefits. Foods will be prepared by Rouses own Chef Nino of Friends of Italy. Call 337-521-1014. … [Event Website]

02/29/2012 - February Board of Directors meeting sponsored by Pi

by: Chamber of Commerce
Thank you to our lunch sponsor, PieWorks - Pizza by Design!!! PieWorks Pizza By Design is an exciting, distinctive, casual pizza concept offering full service dine-in, carry out, delivery and catering. At PieWorks you can create your own pizza or try one of their specialty pies. While maintaining the highest regard for conventional pizza, PieWorks offers an overwhelming variety of more than 60 fresh, unique topping choices. PieWorks also offers fresh, oven-toasted sandwiches, featuri… [Event Website]

Conversation French

by: Cal Editor

Alliance Franaise, 217 W. Main St.

6:00pm-8:00pm

Admission: $175

Alliance Franaise de Lafayette is offering Standard French for Beginners 101 taught by Agnes Capello. Cost is $175 plus membership fee. For more information call 261-1002 or email info@aflafayette.org. … [Event Website]

La Table Francaise

by: Cal Editor

Dwyer`s Caf 323 Jefferson St.

7:00am

Come speak French at the French Table in the Parish of Lafayette. If you have just started to speak French or you speak French by heart, come speak with us. Contact Lester Gauthier at 264-1783 or legauth@bellsouth.net.

La Table Francaise a Opelousas

by: Cal Editor

Le Vieux Village, 828 E. Landry Road, Opelousas

8:30pm

Grab a friend and join in on the monthly La Table Franaise. The french table takes place at the Schoolhouse located within the historical Le Vieux Village. The event happens every last Wednesday of each month. For more information contact the Opelousas Tourism at 337-948-6263.

Interior Design Lectures

by: Cal Editor

Fletcher Hall Room 134, UL Campus

9:00am

Admission: Free

The UL School of Architecture and Design will host a lecture and roundtable discussion on interior design with Angelena Culotta, Jennifer Kensuro and Emily Raley. Part of UL's Design Week. For more information email arch@louisiana.edu or call 337.482.6225. … [Event Website]

SugarFest 4-D Barrel Race

by: LCVC

SugArena @ Acadiana Fairgrounds, 713 NW Bypass (Hwy 3212), New Iberia

6 p.m. -- till

Regional Barrel Race competition, Concessions

IPL Drop-In Craft

by: Cal Editor

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

10:30am

Admission: Free

Are you looking for a program to share with your little ones ages 24-36 months? Iberia Parish Librarys Toddler Time is back this spring. This eight week program happens on every Wednesday morning at the Main Library until March 28. Here, you and your child can listen to stories, make easy crafts, enjoy finger plays, and sing along to songs. Did we mention that this is absolutely FREE? Registration is required; please call the Main Library at 364.7134. Make sure to rise and shine early, and come Wednesday mornings to Toddler Time at the Iberia Parish Library.

Southern Open 2012 Entry Deadline

by: Cal Editor

AcA Main Gallery

Admission: $27/entry

Southern Open 2012 Entry Deadline The Acadiana Center for the Arts is gearing up for the 6th Annual Southern Open art competition- a juried exhibition featuring artists from Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida. The Southern Open is open to all visual artists over the age of 18. Entries can include painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, video/DVD and other multimedia / installations. Works that are original, completed within the past two years and not previously exhibited at the AcA will qualify for submission. No stude… [Event Website]

Jeanerette Historic Preservation Foundation BBQ Fundraiser

by: Cal Editor

Jeanerette Chamber of Commerce office, 1503 Main St., Jeanerette

Admission: $8

The Jeanerette Historic Preservation Foundation is holding a barbecue chicken dinner fundraiser on Sunday, March 11. Dinner tickets are $8 each and include a half of barbecue chicken, rice dressing and beans. Tickets are available at the chamber office or the Ward Eight Recreation Center. The foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the cultural and architectural preservation of Jeanerette. For more information or tickets call 276-4293.

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.

Arc of Acadiana Bead Drive

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette Auto Dealer Association dealerships

The Arc of Acadiana's 2012 Mardi Gras Bead Drive kicks off February 13 and runs until the end of March. Marked boxes for dropping off beads will be placed at all Lafayette Auto Dealer Association dealerships. The beads will be collected, detangled, recycled and resold, all of which provide employment opportunities to the Arcs clients in Acadiana with developmental and intellectual disabilities. … [Event Website]

Four Artistic Visions exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Opelousas Museum & Interpretive Center, 315 N. Main St., Opelousas

In recognition of Black History Month, the Opelousas Museum & Interpretive Center will feature an exhibit by Four Artistic Visions: Darlene A. Moore, Randell Henry, Ronald B. Kennedy, and Ella Guillory. The exhibit is scheduled from February 1st through March 31, 2012.… [Event Website]

Transitions Through the Grief of Losing a Child

by: Cal Editor

Hospice of Acadiana Conference Center

Beginning in January we will have a six-week support group for those grieving the loss of a child. A time to share with and learn from others will be provided. Topics Include: emotions of grief, self-care memories, finding support, creative coping, journeying on. The meetings be held in the Hospice of Acadiana Conference Center. Please call 337-232-1234 for details and to register.

Mixed Media Drawing Course Led by Erin Broussard

by: Acadiana Center for the Arts
From Tuesday, January 31, 2012 to Tuesday, March 20, 2012. [Event Website]

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.

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]

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, Mar 1, 2012

Royal Teeth with DJ Scoop

by: Cal Editor

Jefferson Street Pub

9:00pm

Admission: $10

Royal Teeth with DJ Scoop Catch the Royal Teeth perform at Jefferson Street Pub's Sound Stage with DJ Scoop. [Event Website]

Cinderlla Project Accepting Donations

by: Cal Editor

Any Lafayette or Broussard Raising Cane's Restaurant & UL AmeriCorps office

Cinderlla Project Accepting Donations UL Lafayette AmeriCorps, The Cinderella Project and Raising Cane's are teaming up to collect prom dresses, shoes and accessories for the 5th annual Cinderella Project of Lafayette. Donations will be collected at any Lafayette or Broussard area Raising Cane's or the UL AmeriCorps office through March 9 during normal business hours. The Cinderella Project of Lafayette Distributes free prom dresses to Acadiana area high school girls who cannot afford them. … [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]

Youth Performance Series - HAMLET, PRINCE OF PUDDLES

by: Acadiana Center for the Arts

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM CST

Youth Performance Series - HAMLET, PRINCE OF PUDDLES Thursday, March 01, 2012 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. [Event Website]

LSU vs. TBD (Women's Basketball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home: Nashville, Tenn. (Bridgestone Arena)

TBA

[Event Website]

UL Career Days - Technical Day

by: LEDA

09:00 AM

University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Career DaysSpring 2012 Campus-wide Career Days are held each fall and spring semester. Local, state, national and international employers have regularly utilized these events to recruit UL Lafayette students and alumni. Participants have the opportunity to personally meet recruiters from diverse companies and to network with returning alumni. Companies also have the option of interviewing applicants after the event. Students should dress professionally and have several… [Event Website]

Summer Youth Shakespeare Registration

by: Acadiana Center for the Arts
Thursday, March 01, 2012. [Event Website]

LSU vs. (Women's Basketball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home:

TBA

Hearts of Hope Volunteer Training

by: Cal Editor

Hearts of Hope

5:30pm-8:30pm

Admission: Free

Hearts of Hope, the Sexual Abuse Response Center, is presently seeking volunteers for its volunteer training which will be offered starting in late February 2012. Volunteers operate the 24 hour rape crisis hotline and provide victim advocacy to victims of sexual assault at local hospitals. Anyone interested in volunteering should call (337) 269-1557, ext. 125.… [Event Website]

03/01/2012 - "Food for Thought Series": Governor Bobby Jindal

by: Chamber of Commerce
Sponsored by: Governor Bobby Jindal says “we can’t wait” to make improvements to our educational system. In his 2012 Education Package, the Governor is asking the Louisiana Legislature to approve three major components: 1. Empower Teachers and School Leaders 2. Empower Parents to Choose Better Options 3. Improve Early Childhood Education It’s ‘Food For Thought.’ Plan to join the Chamber for lunch with Governor Jindal on Thursday, March 1st … [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]

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]

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]

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]

Intermediate Standard French with Louisiana Perspective 204

by: Cal Editor

Alliance Franaise, 217 W. Main St.

6:00pm-8:00pm

Admission: $225

Alliance Franaise de Lafayette is offering Standard French for Beginners 101 taught by Jessica Cormier. Cost is $225 plus membership fee. For more information call 261-1002 or email info@aflafayette.org. … [Event Website]

Casa Azul Literary Presentation

by: Cal Editor

Casa Azul Gifts, 232 ML King Drive, Grand Coteau

7:00pm

Poet Leslie D. and storyteller Juanita Decuir lead the next literary presentation at Casa Azul in Grand Coteau. Decuir is part of Grand Coteau Voices, a project that documents the town's history and ways of life. The event also includes open mic presentations. Call (337) 662-1032 for details. … [Event Website]

Look Good Feel Better Workshop

by: American Cancer Society

Opelousas General Health Systems

5:30pm-7:30pm

Admission: Free

The American Cancer Society will be hosting its Look Good Feel Better workshop. In these sessions, trained Look Good Feel Better volunteer beauty professionals teach women how to cope with skin changes and hair loss using cosmetic and skin care products donated by the cosmetic industry. This is a free program that teaches beauty techniques to women in active treatment to help them combat the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. For more information Shimeka 337-237-3797 x 0

IPL Drop-In Craft

by: Cal Editor

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

10:30am

Admission: Free

Are you looking for a program to share with your little ones ages 24-36 months? Iberia Parish Librarys Toddler Time is back this spring. This eight week program happens on every Wednesday morning at the Main Library until March 28. Here, you and your child can listen to stories, make easy crafts, enjoy finger plays, and sing along to songs. Did we mention that this is absolutely FREE? Registration is required; please call the Main Library at 364.7134. Make sure to rise and shine early, and come Wednesday mornings to Toddler Time at the Iberia Parish Library.

Southern Open 2012 Entry Deadline

by: Cal Editor

AcA Main Gallery

Admission: $27/entry

Southern Open 2012 Entry Deadline The Acadiana Center for the Arts is gearing up for the 6th Annual Southern Open art competition- a juried exhibition featuring artists from Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida. The Southern Open is open to all visual artists over the age of 18. Entries can include painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, video/DVD and other multimedia / installations. Works that are original, completed within the past two years and not previously exhibited at the AcA will qualify for submission. No stude… [Event Website]

Jeanerette Historic Preservation Foundation BBQ Fundraiser

by: Cal Editor

Jeanerette Chamber of Commerce office, 1503 Main St., Jeanerette

Admission: $8

The Jeanerette Historic Preservation Foundation is holding a barbecue chicken dinner fundraiser on Sunday, March 11. Dinner tickets are $8 each and include a half of barbecue chicken, rice dressing and beans. Tickets are available at the chamber office or the Ward Eight Recreation Center. The foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the cultural and architectural preservation of Jeanerette. For more information or tickets call 276-4293.

Arc of Acadiana Bead Drive

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette Auto Dealer Association dealerships

The Arc of Acadiana's 2012 Mardi Gras Bead Drive kicks off February 13 and runs until the end of March. Marked boxes for dropping off beads will be placed at all Lafayette Auto Dealer Association dealerships. The beads will be collected, detangled, recycled and resold, all of which provide employment opportunities to the Arcs clients in Acadiana with developmental and intellectual disabilities. … [Event Website]

Azalea Trail of New Iberia

by: LCVC

Driving / Walking tour, New Iberia

All Day

Admission: No

Driving Tour to View Beautiful Azaleas in Bloom. Azalea Trail maps availble at Iberia Parish Tourist Information Center between 9 a.m.-5 p.m., M-F and 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday. [Event Website]

Four Artistic Visions exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Opelousas Museum & Interpretive Center, 315 N. Main St., Opelousas

In recognition of Black History Month, the Opelousas Museum & Interpretive Center will feature an exhibit by Four Artistic Visions: Darlene A. Moore, Randell Henry, Ronald B. Kennedy, and Ella Guillory. The exhibit is scheduled from February 1st through March 31, 2012.… [Event Website]

Transitions Through the Grief of Losing a Child

by: Cal Editor

Hospice of Acadiana Conference Center

Beginning in January we will have a six-week support group for those grieving the loss of a child. A time to share with and learn from others will be provided. Topics Include: emotions of grief, self-care memories, finding support, creative coping, journeying on. The meetings be held in the Hospice of Acadiana Conference Center. Please call 337-232-1234 for details and to register.

Mixed Media Drawing Course Led by Erin Broussard

by: Acadiana Center for the Arts
From Tuesday, January 31, 2012 to Tuesday, March 20, 2012. [Event Website]

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.

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]

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]
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