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Saturday, Apr 14, 2012

2012 Be A Heart Starter class

by: Cal Editor

Cajundome

8:00am

Admission: Free

Come out to the Cajundome for this free, two-hour CPR training program and learn how you can save a life. [Event Website]

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Artist United ''The Vortex''

by: Artist Matayo

Cite des arts-109 vine street

10:00am

Admission: none

On April 14th 2012 Cite des arts will open its doors at 10am to 7:30pm for an all day artwalk featuring ''Artist United'' the VORTEX Created by Artist Matayo, with Danielle Odom, Ashley Stone, Meeyah Schubert, Silvia Madajewski, Johnny Campos, Brandon Faulk, Ellen Patton, Chad Lege, Clarity Martin, Vikki Morgan, Timothy Joshua, Giorgio Russo, Lori Henderson, Jacob Broussard, Jean Rosen, Jill Grissamore, Hyedee Foreman, Brook Bowden. The pie man Jimmy Romero, Jewlery maker Jeanee Stone, Bayou Biscotti, Live… [Event Website]

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2012 Be A Heart Starter class

by: Cal Editor

8:00am-12:00pm

Admission: Free

The Open Air Market showcases local antique dealers and artisans. Admission is free, so come, browse and enjoy this unique shopping experience exclusive to the Oil Center. We encourage you to visit the Hub City Farmers Market which takes place every Saturday morning also located in the LGMC Medical Plaza and support our local growers. If you are an antique dealer or local artist interested in participating in this event, please call the Oil Center at 337-232-1267 or email us at info@oilcenter.com.

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CC Lockwood Tunica Hills workshop

by: Cal Editor

6:00pm-8:00pm

Admission: Free

David DuBose will be featured at the AcA's Side Gallery this ArtWalk and his work will be on display through May 5. [Event Website]

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ArtWalk: AcA Coca Cola Studio

by: Cal Editor

6:00pm-8:00pm

Admission: Free

This ArtWalk, the Arts Co-op features a group show including downtown paintings by Tanya Falgout, infra-red photography by Francis Todd, and new works by Tony Bernard. Backyard performance by singer/songwriter and guitarist, Michael Istre. For details call 344-8657.

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ArtWalk: Cajun Spice

by: Cal Editor

Cajun Spice, 535 Jefferson St.

St. Pierre's Center for the Arts,

6:00pm-8:00pm

Admission: Free

ArtWalk: St. Pierre's Center for the Arts

This ArtWalk, Sans Souci Gallery is featuring New Louisiana Crafts Guild Members of 2011 and 2012. Ten new guild members will be presenting samplings of their work in the gallery that evening and will remain featured artists for a month. The artists will be showcasing works in wood, metal, fiber and mixed media. For more information call 266-7999.

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ArtWalk: Lounge Art Gallery

by: Cal Editor

Lounge Art Gallery, 402 S. Buchanan St.

Sat. & Sun. 12-6 p.m., Wed. 5-7 p.m.

Admission: $6 per person; kids unde

Self-guided tour of 30+ newly constructed homes featuring the latest in building styles, products and trends. [Event Website]

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Zoolebrate

by: LCVC

12:00 AM

[Event Website]

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[L] Men's Tennis at Tulane

by: University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Sports

New Orleans, La.

1:00 PM

Contact: Jeff Schneider LAFAYETTE, La. - The 67th ranked Ragin’ Cajuns men’s tennis team will close out the regular season this weekend with dual matches at Conference USA opponents Tulane and Southern Miss. The Cajuns are slated to face the Green Wave on Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Goldring Tennis Center in New Orleans. Louisiana will close out the weekend at the Golden Eagles on Sunday at 1 p.m. “We’ve had a very good week of practice leading up to this weekend,” head coac… [Event Website]

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Cub Scout Saturday (Music)

by: Children's Museum

8:00 PM

Saturday, April 14, 2012 from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. [Event Website]

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LSU vs. Alabama (Soccer)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home: Orange Beach, Ala. (Orange Beach Sportsplex)

UL Alumni Center, Lafayette

6:30-10 p.m.

Honoring Dr. David Fisher. [Event Website]

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Standard French for Beginners 101

by: Cal Editor

Alliance Franaise, 217 W. Main St.

10:00am-12:00pm

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]

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CUPS Crawfish Boil

by: Cal Editor

04:00 PM

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will hold its annual Greek Show at the Heymann Performing Arts Center. Chapters from several sororities and fraternities will perform original step performances. [Event Website]

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Chart Energy Job Fair

by: LEDA

9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Free open-air market held inside a historical 1930s era pecan warehouse along the banks of Bayou Teche. Open every Saturday from 9 a.m. -1 p.m. and located at 203 New Market Street, St. Martinville. Vendor forms are available here. Those wishing to sell either produce or arts and crafts are encouraged to RSVP St. Martinville City Hall at 337-394-2230.

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50th Annual Parade of Homes

713 NW Bypass (Hwy 3212), New Iberia, LA

All Day

Admission: Yes

Festival featuring HOT SAUCE Competition, Jambalaya cook-off, Fais-do-do's with local and national recording artists, food court, arts, crafts, carnival and much more. [Event Website]

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ReUSEum Egg Collage

by: Children's Museum
From Tuesday, April 10, 2012 to Saturday, April 14, 2012. [Event Website]

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LA Environmental Awareness Student Art Contest

The 2012 Ragin' Cajuns Men's Basketball Camps will be held from June 18-21 at Bourgeois Hall from 8 a.m. - noon. Camps are conducted by Ragin' Cajuns Coaches and Players and will feature individual skill instruction, 5 on 5 games, 3 on 3 games and daily contests. Camps are for ages 6-15. The early bird single rate is $120 if registered before May 1. Early bird 2 single rate is $135 if registered before June 1. Single rate is $150 if registered after June 1st. Family rate is $120 family discount with 3 or mo… [Event Website]

by: LCVC

La Maison Duchamp located at 201 S. Main St., P. O. Box 379, St. Martinville

10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Admission: Free

May 1st-May 31st: Early Bayou Teche Maps and City History Exhibit. This exhibit is part of the city's Bicentennial program entitled "Sugar, Slavery, & Statehood". May 16th-June 30th: Becoming Louisiana: The Path to Statehood. This beautiful history exhibit is made of 10 panels designed by curator Herman Mhire and researched by Louisiana historian Charles Elliott. Exhibits located in the historic Maison Duchamp, 201 S. Main St. Open every Wednesday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

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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]

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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]

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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]

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Wildlife Hike

by: LCVC

5400 Levee Rd., St. Martinville

5:30-6:30

Admission: $1/person

Take a hike out to the "slough lookout: for an evening visit. Enjoy the company of others while looking for birds and other wildlife.

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Louisiana Collection Exhibit

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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Sunday, Apr 15, 2012

Earth Day Festival

by: Cal Editor

Vermilionville

11:00am-4:00pm

Admission: $5

[Event Website]

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Trois La La - Les Artistes Officiel du Festival International

by: Cal Editor

Gallery 549, 549 Jefferson St., Lafayette

1:30pm-4:30pm

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Laurence Young Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Admission: $20 per cooking team, Fr

8 a.m. D.J., teams begin cooking, 9:30 a.m. live music and washerboard tournament begins along with fun jumps, clown show, face painting, crafts and games, 11:45 a.m. winners announced, 1 p.m. old time auction.

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[W] Men's Tennis at Southern Miss

by: University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Sports

Hattiesburg, Miss.

1:00 PM

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[W] Softball at Middle Tennessee*

by: University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Sports

Murfreesboro, Tenn

12:00 PM

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[L] Baseball vs FIU*

by: University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Sports

Moore Field

Cite Des Arts

2:00pm

Admission: $10

[Event Website]

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50th Annual Parade of Homes

by: Acadian Home Builders Association

Admission: $7

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IPAL Auditions for "Mulan Jr."

by: Cal Editor

Essanee Theater, 126 Iberia St., New Iberia

2:00pm-4:00pm

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Jeanerette Ole' Country Fair

by: LCVC

Jeanerette City Park, Tarleton St.

Fri 6-11 p.m.; Sat noon-11 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Carnival rides, live music, drinks, food booths, arts & craft booths, cabbage ball tournament---good old family fun. 337-276-4293.

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Cajun Hot Sauce Festival

by: LCVC

713 NW Bypass (Hwy 3212), New Iberia, LA

All Day

Admission: Yes

Festival featuring HOT SAUCE Competition, Jambalaya cook-off, Fais-do-do's with local and national recording artists, food court, arts, crafts, carnival and much more. [Event Website]

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LA Environmental Awareness Student Art Contest

Lafayette Science Museum, 433 Jefferson St.

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Canstruction Lafayette - Team Names/Sign Information Deadline

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette Science Museum, 433 Jefferson St.

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Bayou Boat Tours

by: Cal Editor

Vermilionville

10:30pm-12:00pm

La Maison Duchamp located at 201 S. Main St., P. O. Box 379, St. Martinville

10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Admission: Free

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Marais Press: Collaborative Explorations 1992-2009

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

Admission: Free

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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

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

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

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Wildlife Hike

by: LCVC

5400 Levee Rd., St. Martinville

5:30-6:30

Admission: $1/person

Take a hike out to the "slough lookout: for an evening visit. Enjoy the company of others while looking for birds and other wildlife.

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Louisiana Collection Exhibit

1905 Verot School Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission: Deluxe Tour $130 for 2pp

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Cyber Camp

by: The Academy of Interactive Entertainment

The LITE Center 537 Cajundome Blvd.

11:00am-5:00pm

Admission: $150

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12th annual Zydeco Pancake Breakfast

by: The Kiwanis Club of Acadiana

Acadian Village Pavilion

Admission: $5

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Direct Action Organizing Lunch session

by: Region 4 Cancer Control Partnership

United Blood Services Conference Center

735 Jefferson, Le Centre International

5:00pm-7:00pm

Admission: Free

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Monday, Apr 16, 2012

INNOV8 – On a Mission to Brand Lafayette’s Creative Economy

by: Innov8 Lafayette

11:30am

INNOV8 is a project of the Innovation Division of the Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce. It is an eight-day festival of creativity and innovation held throughout Lafayette, Louisiana from Sunday April 22 to Sunday April 29, 2012, which is the week leading up to and overlapping Festival International.INNOV8 will focus on digital interactive technology... arts and music...and entrepreneurship. It will bring together the best and brightest in a creative setting focused on learning and sharing ideas. It will… [Event Website]

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DANCE @ the Center - BANDALOOP AcA DANCE RESIDENCY

by: Acadiana Center for the Arts

8:00 - 8:00 CST

DANCE @ the Center - BANDALOOP AcA DANCE RESIDENCY

From Monday, April 16, 2012 to Thursday, April 26, 2012. [Event Website]

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Trois La La - Les Artistes Officiel du Festival International

by: Cal Editor

Gallery 549, 549 Jefferson St., Lafayette

1:30pm-4:30pm

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Laurence Young Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

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Magos Traditional Hungarian Folk Band in Concert

by: Cal Editor

Angelle Hall Rm 153, UL Campus

7:30pm

Admission: Free

Hear the Magos Traditional Hungarian Folk Music Band perform at Angelle Hall on their first American tour. The MAGOS Hungarian folk music band is one of brightest and upcoming stars of the Hungarian folk music scene. The performance will be followed by a Hungarian Folk Dance lesson. For more information call 482-5316. … [Event Website]

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Community Forum Series One: Issues and Aspirations

South Regional Library

6 pm

Share your vision for Lafayette's future at one of the "Issues & Aspirations" Community Forums. Your community. Your future. Be Involved!Lafayette's Comprehensive Plan [Event Website]

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LA Environmental Awareness Student Art Contest

Lafayette Science Museum, 433 Jefferson St.

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Canstruction Lafayette - Team Names/Sign Information Deadline

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette Science Museum, 433 Jefferson St.

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Bayou Boat Tours

by: Cal Editor

Vermilionville

10:30pm-12:00pm

Admission: $12, $10, $8

Weather and water height permitting. For tickets call (337) 233-4077. Admission $12 adults, $10 seniors, $8 kids (4-18), under 4 free. [Event Website]

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Sugar, Slavery, and Statehood: Bicentennial Program

by: LCVC

La Maison Duchamp located at 201 S. Main St., P. O. Box 379, St. Martinville

10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Admission: Free

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Marais Press: Collaborative Explorations 1992-2009

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

Admission: Free

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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

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

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

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Wildlife Hike

by: LCVC

5400 Levee Rd., St. Martinville

5:30-6:30

Admission: $1/person

Take a hike out to the "slough lookout: for an evening visit. Enjoy the company of others while looking for birds and other wildlife.

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Louisiana Collection Exhibit

1905 Verot School Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission: Deluxe Tour $130 for 2pp

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Cyber Camp

by: The Academy of Interactive Entertainment

The LITE Center 537 Cajundome Blvd.

11:00am-5:00pm

Admission: $150

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12th annual Zydeco Pancake Breakfast

by: The Kiwanis Club of Acadiana

Acadian Village Pavilion

Admission: $5

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Direct Action Organizing Lunch session

by: Region 4 Cancer Control Partnership

United Blood Services Conference Center

735 Jefferson, Le Centre International

5:00pm-7:00pm

Admission: Free

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Tuesday, Apr 17, 2012

My Lafayette Video Contest

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette and Acadiana

The Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission and AOC are teaming up to give all local filmmakers and videographers a chance to showcase the Hub City the way they see it with an online video contest called My Lafayette. First place will win a cash prize of $1,000. Second place will win $700, and third place will receive $300. For more information about My Lafayette, contact AOC at (337) 232-4434 or info@aocinc.org. … [Event Website]

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Community Forum Series One: Issues and Aspirations

by: Cal Editor

Comeaux High School

6:00pm

Admission: Free

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Community Forum Series One: Issues and Aspirations

by: Cal Editor

Milton Civic Organization

Rue du Pont Galerie, Breaux Bridge

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Standard French for Beginners French 102

by: Cal Editor

by: Children's Museum
From Tuesday, April 17, 2012 to Saturday, April 21, 2012. [Event Website]

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LA Environmental Awareness Student Art Contest

Lafayette Science Museum, 433 Jefferson St.

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Canstruction Lafayette - Team Names/Sign Information Deadline

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette Science Museum, 433 Jefferson St.

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Bayou Boat Tours

by: Cal Editor

Vermilionville

10:30pm-12:00pm

Admission: $12, $10, $8

Weather and water height permitting. For tickets call (337) 233-4077. Admission $12 adults, $10 seniors, $8 kids (4-18), under 4 free. [Event Website]

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Sugar, Slavery, and Statehood: Bicentennial Program

by: LCVC

La Maison Duchamp located at 201 S. Main St., P. O. Box 379, St. Martinville

10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Admission: Free

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Marais Press: Collaborative Explorations 1992-2009

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

Admission: Free

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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

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

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

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Wildlife Hike

by: LCVC

5400 Levee Rd., St. Martinville

5:30-6:30

Admission: $1/person

Take a hike out to the "slough lookout: for an evening visit. Enjoy the company of others while looking for birds and other wildlife.

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Louisiana Collection Exhibit

1905 Verot School Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission: Deluxe Tour $130 for 2pp

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Cyber Camp

by: The Academy of Interactive Entertainment

The LITE Center 537 Cajundome Blvd.

11:00am-5:00pm

Admission: $150

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12th annual Zydeco Pancake Breakfast

by: The Kiwanis Club of Acadiana

Acadian Village Pavilion

Admission: $5

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Direct Action Organizing Lunch session

by: Region 4 Cancer Control Partnership

United Blood Services Conference Center

735 Jefferson, Le Centre International

5:00pm-7:00pm

Admission: Free

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Wednesday, Apr 18, 2012

Sean Bruce

by: Cafe Vermilionville

Cafe Vermilionville

6:00pm-9:00pm

Admission: $30

by: Cal Editor

Various Acadiana Restaurants

The community is encouraged to eat out to end hunger by dining at the participating restaurants for breakfast, lunch, dinner and any other time of the day. Dine for the Diner participating restaurants have agreed to donate 10% of their sales on April 18th to St. Joseph Diner. For more information about this event or St. Joseph Diner, please at 235-4972 extension 104.… [Event Website]

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Lafayette Comprehensive Plan Workshop Pre INNOV8 Preview Event

by: Acadiana Center for the Arts

1:30 PM

Wednesday, April 18, 2012 from 12:00 AM to 2:30 PM. [Event Website]

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Build Lafayette's Future with Innovative Ideas

by: Innov8 Lafayette

12:00pm

Build Lafayette's Future with Innovative Ideas

Lafayette Comprehensive Plan Workshop presented by Wallace, Roberts & Todd (WRT)will be held at Acadiana Center forthe Arts. This pre INNOV8 Preview Event will be on Wednesday, April 18 from 12:00 p.m. to2:00 p.m. Everyone is welcomed to come share ideas and take part in the future development of our community. Admissionis free. There will be a $5 box lunch available.… [Event Website]

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WBEC South's Annual Women's Business Expo

by: Cal Editor

New Orleans Mariott, New Orleans

6:00pm-8:00pm

South Regional Library

10:30 AM

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

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North Regional Story Time

by: Lafayette Public Library

North Regional Library

10:30 AM

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

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Spreadsheets Computer Class

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

1:00 PM

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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 story times will be in French ...March: 7, 21, April: 4, 18. [Event Website]

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The Station: ''Wasteland''

by: Cal Editor

Cite Des Arts

6:30pm

Admission: Free

The Station will be screening the Oscar-nominated documentary "Wasteland" about artist Vik Muiz and his time with Brazil's philosophic catadores who mint the trash heaps of Rio de Janeiro's Jardim Gramacho landfill looking for treasure. There will be a local business raffle and and special discount at Pamplona's Taps after the show. … [Event Website]

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Sierra Club Program

by: Cal Editor

by: Cal Editor

Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino

5:40pm

[Event Website]

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ReUSEum Thumb Print Chicks

by: Children's Museum
From Tuesday, April 17, 2012 to Saturday, April 21, 2012. [Event Website]

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Festival Int'l Quilt

by: Amy Bonwell

Front window of the Lafayette Public Library Jefferson St

Admission: none

A quilt made from FIL t-shirts is now on display at the Lafayette Public Library in the front window on Jefferson Street. Most of the t-shirt images represent FIL artists' - from the years 1989-2002, including Dennis Paul Williams, Francis Pavy, Elmore Morgan, Jr., Megan Barra, John Geldersma and David Butler. Lisa Bonwell created the quilt with T-Shirts from her own collection, with help from other family members who donated their favorites as well.

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LA Environmental Awareness Student Art Contest

Lafayette Science Museum, 433 Jefferson St.

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Canstruction Lafayette - Team Names/Sign Information Deadline

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette Science Museum, 433 Jefferson St.

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Bayou Boat Tours

by: Cal Editor

Vermilionville

10:30pm-12:00pm

Admission: $12, $10, $8

Weather and water height permitting. For tickets call (337) 233-4077. Admission $12 adults, $10 seniors, $8 kids (4-18), under 4 free. [Event Website]

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Sugar, Slavery, and Statehood: Bicentennial Program

by: LCVC

La Maison Duchamp located at 201 S. Main St., P. O. Box 379, St. Martinville

10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Admission: Free

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Marais Press: Collaborative Explorations 1992-2009

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

Admission: Free

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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

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

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

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Wildlife Hike

by: LCVC

5400 Levee Rd., St. Martinville

5:30-6:30

Admission: $1/person

Take a hike out to the "slough lookout: for an evening visit. Enjoy the company of others while looking for birds and other wildlife.

Comments

Louisiana Collection Exhibit

1905 Verot School Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission: Deluxe Tour $130 for 2pp

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Cyber Camp

by: The Academy of Interactive Entertainment

The LITE Center 537 Cajundome Blvd.

11:00am-5:00pm

Admission: $150

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12th annual Zydeco Pancake Breakfast

by: The Kiwanis Club of Acadiana

Acadian Village Pavilion

Admission: $5

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Direct Action Organizing Lunch session

by: Region 4 Cancer Control Partnership

United Blood Services Conference Center

735 Jefferson, Le Centre International

5:00pm-7:00pm

Admission: Free

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Thursday, Apr 19, 2012

A Night of Classic Country

by: Cal Editor

Parc International, Downtown

5:30pm

Admission: $20

97.3 the Dawg and Hampton Toyota presents A Night of Classic Country featuring the Roots & Boots tour with country legends Sammy Kershaw, Joe Diffie and Aaron Tippin.Tickets for the show are $20 in advance and $25 at the gate and are available now at the following locations: Cals Western Wear (4002 Johnston street, Lafayette), Simons Supermarket (Highway 35 North, Kaplan), Boudin Shop & Chicken On The Bayou (I10 Henderson ExitExit 15), Avon by Christy (1004 Creswell Lane, Opelousas) and online a… [Event Website]

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A Dream in Color

by: Cal Editor

Feed & Seed, 106 N. Grant St., Lafayette

8:30pm

Admission: $20

A Dream in Color is a fashion event benefiting Hearts of Hope. [Event Website]

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Gulf States Camera Club Council Convention

by: Cal Editor

Ramada Conference Center, New Iberia

Admission: $50

The Lafayette Photographic Society will host this year's Gulf States Camera Club Council Convention titled "Mudbugs and Shutterbugs" from April 19-21. [Event Website]

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My Lafayette Video Contest

by: Cal Editor

In this on-water seminar, you'll learn everything you need to know to learn how to paddle a flatwater kayak efficiently. We'll cover all the basics including terminology, the best ways to enter and exit a kayak as well as all the basic strokes. Our goal is for you to be able to easily paddle your kayak in a straight line, turn quickly in both directions and to do it with techniques that will minimize effort on your arms. Our backdrop will be the beautiful Lake Martin. This clinic includes boats, paddles, … [Event Website]

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WBEC South's Annual Women's Business Expo

by: Cal Editor

New Orleans Mariott, New Orleans

1:30pm-3:30pm

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The Murder Room

by: Cal Editor

Eunice Players Theater, 121 S. Second St., Eunice

Rue du Pont Galerie, Breaux Bridge

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LSU vs. TBD (Men's Tennis)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

TBA

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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]

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LSU vs. (Women's Tennis)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Upper Lafayette Crawfish Boil

by: Cal Editor

by: Children's Museum
From Tuesday, April 17, 2012 to Saturday, April 21, 2012. [Event Website]

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Festival Int'l Quilt

by: Amy Bonwell

Front window of the Lafayette Public Library Jefferson St

Admission: none

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LA Environmental Awareness Student Art Contest

Lafayette Science Museum, 433 Jefferson St.

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Canstruction Lafayette - Team Names/Sign Information Deadline

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette Science Museum, 433 Jefferson St.

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Bayou Boat Tours

by: Cal Editor

Vermilionville

10:30pm-12:00pm

Admission: $12, $10, $8

Weather and water height permitting. For tickets call (337) 233-4077. Admission $12 adults, $10 seniors, $8 kids (4-18), under 4 free. [Event Website]

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Sugar, Slavery, and Statehood: Bicentennial Program

by: LCVC

La Maison Duchamp located at 201 S. Main St., P. O. Box 379, St. Martinville

10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Admission: Free

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Marais Press: Collaborative Explorations 1992-2009

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

Admission: Free

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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

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

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

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Wildlife Hike

by: LCVC

5400 Levee Rd., St. Martinville

5:30-6:30

Admission: $1/person

Take a hike out to the "slough lookout: for an evening visit. Enjoy the company of others while looking for birds and other wildlife.

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Louisiana Collection Exhibit

1905 Verot School Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission: Deluxe Tour $130 for 2pp

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Cyber Camp

by: The Academy of Interactive Entertainment

The LITE Center 537 Cajundome Blvd.

11:00am-5:00pm

Admission: $150

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12th annual Zydeco Pancake Breakfast

by: The Kiwanis Club of Acadiana

Acadian Village Pavilion

Admission: $5

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Direct Action Organizing Lunch session

by: Region 4 Cancer Control Partnership

United Blood Services Conference Center

735 Jefferson, Le Centre International

5:00pm-7:00pm

Admission: Free

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Friday, Apr 20, 2012

Bach Lunch - The Mercy Brothers

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

1:00 PM

Friday, April 20, 2012 from 11:15 AM to 1:00 PM. [Event Website]

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Sam Shepard's ''True West''

by: Cal Editor

Cite Des Arts

7:30pm

Admission: $10

[Event Website]

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Gulf States Camera Club Council Convention

by: Cal Editor

Ramada Conference Center, New Iberia

Admission: $50

The Lafayette Photographic Society will host this year's Gulf States Camera Club Council Convention titled "Mudbugs and Shutterbugs" from April 19-21. [Event Website]

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My Lafayette Video Contest

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette and Acadiana

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Downtown Alive! - Nik-L Beer

Rivals Sports Grill

7:00pm

Featuring local, regional and national poets performing original poetry. Slam Winner punches last spot to qualify for the Individual Semifinals during Festival International Week.

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Improv-a-Palooza

by: Cal Editor

Cite Des Arts

6:30pm

Admission: $5

The students of the Lafayette High School Talent Theatre program will present Improv-a-Palooza, an audience interactive improvisational performance. This family friendly, comedy in the tradition of Whose Line is it Anyway? is a student run production directed by Stephanie Bowen. For more information, please call (337) 291-1122. … [Event Website]

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The Murder Room

by: Cal Editor

Eunice Players Theater, 121 S. Second St., Eunice

7:00pm

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UL Senior Art Exhibition

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

Admission: Free

10:00am-4:00pm

The Bayou Vermilion District is pleased to present a rotating year round exhibit in partnership with the Lafayette Art Association to be featured in Vermilionvilles restaurant La Cuisine de Maman. The Lafayette Art Association (LAA) artists will outfit the restaurants dining and glass porch areas with various artwork mediums that will be available for viewing and purchase each week Tuesday Sunday from 10 a.m. 4 p.m. To view selections from the exhibit and for pricing information click here or call (337)… [Event Website]

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Laurence Young Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Contact: Matt HebertGame NotesTHE WEEKEND SERIESDates: Friday-Sunday, April 20-22, 2012Location: Mobile, Ala.Site: Stanky Field (3,775)Times: 6:30 p.m. (Fri) | 6:30 p.m. (Sat) | 1:00 p.m. (Sun)Opponent: South Alabama (14-23, 8-7 Sun Belt)Radio: Sports Radio ESPN 1420 AM (Friday) & News Talk 96.5 KPEL-FM (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)Television: None Internet Broadcast Links: ESPN 1420-AM and 96.5 KPEL-FMLive Stats/Video: www.RaginCajuns.comSTARTING PITCHERSFriday: RHP Jordan Nicholson (UL) vs. LHP Phillip … [Event Website]

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Track and Field at Southeastern Invite

by: University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Sports

Hammond, La.

12:00 AM

7:30pm

Admission: $25/Adult, $20/Seniors,

Mass in C by Beethoven

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LPLF Awards Luncheon & Annual Meeting

by: Cal Editor

06:30 PM

Acadiana Technical College will hold its annual Taste of Success Banquet at the Frem F. Boustany Convention Center. This fundraising event includes fine food prepared by ATC alumni as well as live music and live and silent auctions. Proceeds from this evening are didicated to funding the greatest needs of the ATCSLCC campuses.… [Event Website]

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Molly Ringwalds at Nitetown

by: Cal Editor

Nitetown Downtown

9:00pm

5:40pm

[Event Website]

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ReUSEum Thumb Print Chicks

by: Children's Museum
From Tuesday, April 17, 2012 to Saturday, April 21, 2012. [Event Website]

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Dewey Balfa Cajun and Creole Heritage Week

by: LCVC

Chicot State Park, Ville Platte

Activities throughout the week

Admission: Varies, depends on level

Week-long cultural immersion event with classes and workshops on Cajun and Creole music, culture, language, cuisine, taught by renowned Louisiana musicians and artists. [Event Website]

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Festival Int'l Quilt

by: Amy Bonwell

Front window of the Lafayette Public Library Jefferson St

Admission: none

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LA Environmental Awareness Student Art Contest

by: Cal Editor

Southwest LA Center for Health Services

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Registration for Girl Scouts Day Camp

300 Fisher Rd., Lafayette

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission: Free

A native of Opelousas, Cutera made Lafayette his home after earning a BA degree in art at ULL (then SLI), and worked as the advertising/marketing director for Heymann's Department Store for over 50 years. Working in watercolors, oils and acrylics, his work is reflective of beautiful Louisiana, capturing the lush greenery and contrasts of the ever changing countryside. Visit our calendar of events at vermilionville.org for more info.

10:30pm-12:00pm

Admission: $12, $10, $8

Weather and water height permitting. For tickets call (337) 233-4077. Admission $12 adults, $10 seniors, $8 kids (4-18), under 4 free. [Event Website]

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Tony Cuteras ''See What I See''

by: Cal Editor

La Cuisine de Maman

10:00am-4:00pm

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Sugar, Slavery, and Statehood: Bicentennial Program

by: LCVC

La Maison Duchamp located at 201 S. Main St., P. O. Box 379, St. Martinville

10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Admission: Free

Comments

Marais Press: Collaborative Explorations 1992-2009

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

Admission: Free

Comments

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

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

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

Comments

Wildlife Hike

by: LCVC

5400 Levee Rd., St. Martinville

5:30-6:30

Admission: $1/person

Take a hike out to the "slough lookout: for an evening visit. Enjoy the company of others while looking for birds and other wildlife.

Comments

Louisiana Collection Exhibit

1905 Verot School Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission: Deluxe Tour $130 for 2pp

Comments

Cyber Camp

by: The Academy of Interactive Entertainment

The LITE Center 537 Cajundome Blvd.

11:00am-5:00pm

Admission: $150

Comments

12th annual Zydeco Pancake Breakfast

by: The Kiwanis Club of Acadiana

Acadian Village Pavilion

Admission: $5

Comments

Direct Action Organizing Lunch session

by: Region 4 Cancer Control Partnership

United Blood Services Conference Center

735 Jefferson, Le Centre International

5:00pm-7:00pm

Admission: Free

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