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Tuesday, Apr 24, 2012

CampFiber for Creatives

by: Cal Editor

Acadiana Center for the Arts

CampFiber for Creatives This unique gathering will explore how digital technologies will impact the present and future of creative industries. This day-long event will highlight specific technological practices, innovations, and trends that impact a wide array of creative professionals, making this an important event for graphic designers, musicians, videographers, actors, dancers, visual artists of all types, 3d modelers, game developers, and others. For more information, call 337 769-4077 or email jackie@… [Event Website]

My Lafayette Video Contest

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette and Acadiana

My Lafayette Video Contest 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]

Integrating Word and Excel Computer Classes

by: Lafayette Public Library

North Regional Library

9:30 AM

Electronic Resources Librarian Martin Cooperson will teach computer classes. Prerequisite: Word Processing and SpreadsheetsMaterial covered: Learn how to integrate spreadsheets and charts into word processing documents. Walk-in and telephone sign-up begins Monday,March 26, at 9:00 am. Call 896-6323 to register orfor more information.… [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]

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.

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.

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]

Community

Wednesday, Apr 25, 2012

My Lafayette Video Contest

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette and Acadiana

My Lafayette Video Contest 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]

Integrating Word and Excel Computer Classes

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

9:30 AM

Electronic Resources Librarian Martin Cooperson will teach computer classes. Meets once for a two-hour session.Prerequisite: Word Processing and SpreadsheetsMaterial covered: Learn how to integrate spreadsheets and charts into word processing documents. REGISTRATION FOR APRIL CLASSESWalk-in sign-up begins Monday, March 26, at9:00 am.; Telephone Sign-Up begins at 10:00 am.Call 981-1028 to register or for more information.… [Event Website]

Integrating Word and Excel Computer Classes

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

1:00 PM

Electronic Resources Librarian Martin Cooperson will teach computer classes. Meets once for a two-hour session.Prerequisite: Word Processing and SpreadsheetsMaterial covered: Learn how to integrate spreadsheets and charts into word processing documents. REGISTRATION FOR APRIL CLASSESWalk-in sign-up begins Monday, March 26, at9:00 am.; Telephone Sign-Up begins at 10:00 am.Call 981-1028 to register or for more information.… [Event Website]

An Evening with Louisianas Poet Laureate Julie Kane

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

7:00 PM

April is National Poetry Month! Life, Laughter, and Love: An Evening with Louisiana’s Poet Laureate Julie Kane. Poetry lovers, aspiring writers, and the public will be introduced to the poetry of Julie Kane as she reads excerpts from her books and discusses individual works. The reading will follow the Writes of Spring High School Awards ceremony. We will create a unique evening that celebratesthe poetry and writing of our local talent. This program isfunded under a grant from the Louisiana Endowment for t… [Event Website]

Evangeline Downs Thoroughbred Racing

by: Cal Editor

Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino

5:40pm

The 2012 Evangeline Downs Thoroughbred Racing Season is fast approaching at the gate! Racing Wednesdays through Saturdays beginning at 5:40 p.m. nightly, the action kicks off April 18 and continues through September 8. [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]

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.

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.

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]

Community

Thursday, Apr 26, 2012

My Lafayette Video Contest

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette and Acadiana

My Lafayette Video Contest 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]
Lafayette Official Bicentennial Event

LOUISIANA: A History Film Series

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

6:00 PM

April 2012 marks the 200th anniversary of Louisianas statehood. TheLibrary will present a six-part documentary produced by LPB in honorof this milestone. Episodes last 60 - 75 minutes.This program is part of the Louisiana Bicentennial Program Series.March 29.... This Affair of Louisiana Highlights Louisianasgeography, especially the Mississippi River, as a defining element inour history. Explores LAs first residents, Native American tribes; LAs colonial period; and ends with Napoleons sale of LA to the U… [Event Website]

Evangeline Downs Thoroughbred Racing

by: Cal Editor

Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino

5:40pm

The 2012 Evangeline Downs Thoroughbred Racing Season is fast approaching at the gate! Racing Wednesdays through Saturdays beginning at 5:40 p.m. nightly, the action kicks off April 18 and continues through September 8. [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]

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.

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.

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]

Community

Friday, Apr 27, 2012

My Lafayette Video Contest

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette and Acadiana

My Lafayette Video Contest 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]

SugaFest Jr & High School Rodeo

by: LCVC

713 NW Bypass, New Iberia

8 a.m.-till

High school rodeo, prizes, concessions

Evangeline Downs Thoroughbred Racing

by: Cal Editor

Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino

5:40pm

The 2012 Evangeline Downs Thoroughbred Racing Season is fast approaching at the gate! Racing Wednesdays through Saturdays beginning at 5:40 p.m. nightly, the action kicks off April 18 and continues through September 8. [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]

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.

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.

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]

Community

Saturday, Apr 28, 2012

My Lafayette Video Contest

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette and Acadiana

My Lafayette Video Contest 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]

Grillin in the Park

by: LCVC

New Iberia City Park, 300 Parkview Dr, New Iberia

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Admission: No

B-B-Que Cook-off, Refreshments, Arts & Crafts, Space Walk, Mountain Climbing, Pony Rides

Ragin Cajuns Athletics Celebration

by: Cal Editor

Cajundome Convention Center

7:00pm-11:00pm

Admission: $150

Join UL coaches, former players, and fans in celebrating UL's athletic achievements. Funds from ticket sales will help attract and retain quality coaches. Event will feature music by Louisiana Red with complimentary food, beer and wine, a silent auction and a chance to win a trip for two to a Cajuns away game.… [Event Website]

Be-Bop Hop

by: Cal Editor

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

6:00pm

Admission: $12/advance, $15/door

Chuck Berry, Bill Haley, The Big Bopper, Fats Domino, Jackie Wilson and of course, Elvis! This is the show that we turn back the clock to the days of drive in movies, jukeboxes, ducktails, poodle skirts and soda shops. We invite you to dust off your poodle skirts, slick back your ducktail and join us for a stroll down memory lane! For tickets and info call 337-779-2343. … [Event Website]

EMR Expo

by: Cal Editor

Crowne Plaza 1801 W. Pinhook Road

8:00am-5:00pm

Admission: Free

Schedule of events: 9:00--9:30 am Everything You Want To Know About Office Electronic Health Record Implementation To be presented by Dr Bryan Sibley, Pediatrician 10:00 am ePrescribing to be Presented by Julie Hamra, Pfizer 11:00-11:15 am LaHIE: Connecting to the Health Information Highway to be presented by Colby Lemaire, LaHIE Client Services Manager 1:00 pm Corporate View of Electronic Health Records To be presented by David Konur, CEO Cardiovascular Institute of the South 2:00-2:15 pm LHIT Resource Center: Getting to Meaningful Use to be presented by Colby Lemaire, LaHIE Client Services Manager For more information contact Kristi Prevost at 232-2860.

SugaFest Jr & High School Rodeo

by: LCVC

713 NW Bypass, New Iberia

8 a.m.-till

High school rodeo, prizes, concessions

Evangeline Downs Thoroughbred Racing

by: Cal Editor

Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino

5:40pm

The 2012 Evangeline Downs Thoroughbred Racing Season is fast approaching at the gate! Racing Wednesdays through Saturdays beginning at 5:40 p.m. nightly, the action kicks off April 18 and continues through September 8. [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]

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.

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.

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]

Community

Sunday, Apr 29, 2012

My Lafayette Video Contest

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette and Acadiana

My Lafayette Video Contest 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]

SugaFest Jr & High School Rodeo

by: LCVC

713 NW Bypass, New Iberia

8 a.m.-till

High school rodeo, prizes, concessions

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]

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.

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.

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]

Community

Monday, Apr 30, 2012

My Lafayette Video Contest

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette and Acadiana

My Lafayette Video Contest 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]

Powerpoint:

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

9:30 AM

Prerequisite: Introduction to Computing Using Windows classesMaterial covered: Learn how to develop PowerPoint slide presentations using various backgrounds, charts, and text animations. REGISTRATION FOR APRIL CLASSESWalk-in sign-up begins Monday, March 26, at9:00 am.; Telephone Sign-Up begins at 10:00 am. REGISTRATION FOR MAY CLASSESWalk-in sign-up begins Monday, April 30, at 9:00 am.;Telephone Sign-Up begins at 10:00 am.Call 981-1028 to register or for more information.… [Event Website]

Powerpoint:

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

1:00 PM

Prerequisite: Introduction to Computing Using Windows classesMaterial covered: Learn how to develop PowerPoint slide presentations using various backgrounds, charts, and text animations. REGISTRATION FOR APRIL CLASSESWalk-in sign-up begins Monday, March 26, at9:00 am.; Telephone Sign-Up begins at 10:00 am. REGISTRATION FOR MAY CLASSESWalk-in sign-up begins Monday, April 30, at 9:00 am.;Telephone Sign-Up begins at 10:00 am.Call 981-1028 to register or for more information.… [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]

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.

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.

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]
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