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Wednesday, May 1, 2013
The Stage Monkeys present ''Coco's Diner'''
by: Cal EditorSaint Street Inn, 407 Brooke Ave.
8:00pm
Lafayette's premiere improv theatre troupe the Stage Monkeys will present " Coco's Diner: An Improv Theatre Event" on May 1 at the Saint Street Inn.
[Event Website]
John Buck: C'est Magnifique
by: Cal EditorHilliard University Art Museum
John Buck: Cest Magnifique will showcase the unique work and skill of internationally renowned sculptor, woodcarver, and printmaker, John Buck. The artist creates intricately carved woodblocks, which he uses to make prints by hand rubbing rather than through mechanical processing. This labor-intensive technique produces prints that are high in quality and limited in edition. Additionally, Buck carves and assembles elaborate sculptures consisting of unexpected combinations of objects. These sculptures vary i…
[Event Website]
INTEGRATING WORD & EXCEL
by: Lafayette Public LibrarySouth 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. Walk-in and telephone sign-up begins Monday, April 1 at 9:00 AM. Call 981-1028 to register or for more information.… [Event Website]Loyalty Day Ceremony
by: Cal EditorBouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia
6:00pm-8:00pm
Loyalty Day Ceremony is a celebration of freedom featuring a flag ceremony and the harmony of patriotic music. For more information call 337-344-9397.Bunk Fest Arts and Heritage Awards
by: Cal EditorIberia Parish Library, 1111 W. St Peter St., New Iberia
6:00pm-8:30pm
Bunk Fest Arts and Heritage Awards - Awards presentation to those dedicated to preserving jazz history. Iberia Parish Library, 1111 W. St Peter St., New Iberia, 6 - 8:30 p.m., 337-560-5595, www.bunkjohnson.com [Event Website]Catch for CASA Fishing Rodeo
by: CASA of SoLAHenderson Lake
Admission: $25 adult $5 children
Bass, Bream, Sac-a-lait MONTH LONG Fishing Tournament CASA of SoLA is hosting 'Catch' for CASA Fishing Rodeo to benefit abused and neglected children in Acadiana. This fundraiser is a MONTH LONG fishing tournament on Henderson Lake beginning May 1st. Pay $25 per person by April 30th to fish for Bass, Bream and Sac a lait all month long for a chance to win $500 in each category...that's 31 CHANCES TO WIN UP TO $1500!!! Weigh-in as many times as you would like during the month of May at Cypress Cove Land… [Event Website]Lafayette Wednesday Morning French Table
by: Cal EditorDwyer's Cafe, 323 Jefferson Street
7:00am
Admission: Free
The Lafayette Wednesday Morning French Table meets regularly at 7:00 AM each week at Dwyer's Cafe, 323 Jefferson Street, Lafayette, LA 70501.Board Workshop
by: Lafayette Parish School System11:30 AM
05/01/13 4:30pm Board Workshop View agenda for this meeting. Minutes of previous meetings can be found at esb.lpssonline.com [Event Website]Regular Board Meeting
by: Lafayette Parish School System12:30 PM
05/01/13 5:30pm Regular Board Meeting View agenda for this meeting. Minutes of previous meetings can be found at esb.lpssonline.com [Event Website]Iberia Parish 4-H Ag Days
by: Cal EditorSugArena, 713 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia
8:00am-6:00pm
Students receive hands-on experience with farmers and professors of agriculture. SugArena, 713 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., 337-365-7539, www.sugarena.comBayou Storm Rising
by: Cal EditorTeche Theatre for the Performing Arts, Franklin
7:30pm
Admission: $15
Techeland Arts Council presents its newest installment of their No Hitchin' folk history series, Bayou Storm Rising, based on true stories of the rural communities in St. Mary Parish. Bayou Storm Rising brings the legendary warmth of the people of Bayou Teche to the stage, with all of the wit, courage and resilience of this vibrant and unforgettable culture. Prepare to have your funny bone tickled and your heart touched - as only the irreverent folks of the Bayou Teche can, where powerful winds of ch… [Event Website]Globe at Night - at Home!: Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Monday, April 29, 2013 to Wednesday, May 08, 2013. [Event Website]
Kids are Artists TOO!
by: LCVC1008 East St. Mary Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70503
T-F 12-5 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Annual Youth Exhibit. Children birth to Eighth Grade may submit 4/16-4/24. Award Reception: Friday 4/12 5:30-6 p.m.Stop and Paint the Flowers
by: LCVC1008 East St. Mary Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70503
T-F 12-5 p.m.
Admission: Free
All Member ~ All Media exhibit of traditonal & contemporary floralsStop and Enjoy the Flowers
by: Cal EditorLafayette Art Association & Gallery, 1008 E. St. Mary Blvd.
Admission: Free
Stop & Enjoy the Flowers, is an all media exhibit of traditional & contemporary florals on exhibit at The Lafayette Art Association & Gallery from April 2nd to May 21st. Lafayette Art Association & Gallery 1008 East St. Mary Blvd., in The Heart of the Oil Center - The Center of it All! Look for the 7 foot paint brush! Call 269-0363 or log on at www.lafayetteart.org.… [Event Website]True to Form
by: LCVCGreen Apple & Lafayette Visitors Center
Tu-F 12-5 p.m.
Admission: Free
Photography by Kerry Griechen & clay by Bruce Gauthier. [Event Website]Larry Cat in Space @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Saturday, April 06, 2013 to Saturday, June 29, 2013. [Event Website]
Dawn of the Space Age @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Saturday, April 06, 2013 to Sunday, June 30, 2013. [Event Website]
The Sky Tonight @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Tuesday, April 02, 2013 to Saturday, June 29, 2013. [Event Website]
Southern Screen Now Accepting Film Submissions
by: Cal EditorLafayette Economic Development Authority, 211 E. Devalcourt St.
Southern Screen is now accepting submissions from southern filmmakers for the upcoming film festival that is scheduled for November 14-17 this year. Please submit if you are a southern filmmaker or if you have a film about the south. Film submissions will be accepted for all types of films including student film, short film, documentaries, features, animation and music videos.
Interested filmmakers can download a submission form by visiting the submissions page of SouthernScreen.org. The submission for…
[Event Website]
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Exhibit
by: Cal EditorCathedral Center, 515 Cathedral St.
Admission: Free
In the Cathedral Center, the museum offers a glimpse into the church history of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, the mother church for the Diocese of Lafayette. Three hand-made reproductions of the previous churches of St. John are on display as well as many religious artifacts and garments. OF SPECIAL INTEREST: The Hanley-Gueno Presepio, A Baroque Italian Crche Nativity scene from the 18th Century. CURRENT RELIGIOUS ART EXHIBITS: May August 2013 Religious Art by Mrs. Christa Veg… [Event Website]Summer Camps for Kids
by: LCVC101 W. Vermilion St., Lafayette, LA 70501
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: Varies between $135-$200
Registration is open! AcA's Creativity @ the Center summer art camps offer creative, challenging and meaningful hands-on experiences for children. The limited group size provides opportunities for up-close and personal attention for each camper. We believe in an approach to teaching and learning that employs stimulating ideas like selfinquiry and self-expression. Although the activities are learning based, they are also designed for lots of summer fun!GLC Farmers Market
by: LCVCGLC Meat Market, 211 North Main Street, Loreauville, LA 70552
1:30--5:30 p.m.
Admission: No
Local farmers selling produce, plants, honey, homemade pies or any item grown locally. Grass-fed beef, pork and lamb are also available at the meat market during this time.ZooLive Animal Show in the Zootorium
by: LCVC5601 US Hwy. 90 East, Broussard, LA 70518
11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.
Admission: $2 per person (ages 3 &a
Enjoy our fantastic ZooLive show in our Zootorium. See up close animals from around the world and learn interesting and fun facts about them. Weekends only. Open weekdays during March, April and May.Jazz at the Center Season Lineup- ACA
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedAcadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W. Vermilion Road
From Friday, October 05, 2012 to Friday, May 03, 2013. [Event Website]Acting Up (in Acadiana) Acting Classes
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Monday, September 10, 2012 to Saturday, August 10, 2013. [Event Website]
Acting Up (in Acadiana) Acting Classes
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedAcadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W. Vermilion Road
From Monday, September 10, 2012 to Saturday, August 10, 2013. [Event Website]2nd Saturday ArtWalk
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedDowntown Lafayette
From Saturday, January 12, 2013 to Saturday, January 11, 2014. [Event Website]Cajun Cooking Show and Meal
by: LCVCFEZZO'S RESTAURANT, Exit #97 - Scott Frontage Road, 70583
2 hours
Admission: $30 per person
Cajun Cooking Show and Meal. Groups of 25 or more. Reservations Only.The Modern Universe
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Sunday, June 03, 2012 to Monday, June 03, 2013. [Event Website]
The Modern Universe @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Sunday, April 01, 2012 to Sunday, June 30, 2013. [Event Website]
Bayou Cruise & Culture Tour
by: LCVC1905 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!!Film/TV & Music Meetup Group
by: Cal EditorLafayette 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 Lafayette735 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, May 2, 2013
An Evening with Elizabeth Smart
by: Cal EditorOur Savior's Church, 1201 E Broussard Road
6:30pm
Admission: $50
Join Hearts of Hope on May 2, 2013 at 6:30 PM at Our Savior's Church in Lafayette for An Evening with Elizabeth Smart. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased using the form below. Seating is limited so please buy early!
[Event Website]
Kremlin Komedy
by: Cal EditorTheatre 810, 810 Jefferson St.
7:00pm
Admission: $10
The absurd takes center stage in this collection of short plays by influential comedy writers Daniil Kharms and David Ives. Expect the unexpected as you explore the charming/harming Kharms and be prepared to laugh at Ives' masterpiece Variations on the Death of Trotsky. Come explore the softer side of life behind the iron curtain, comrade. Show runs less than an hour and costs only 30 Roubles and a Kopek! (That's $10 of your American dollars).…
[Event Website]
John Buck: C'est Magnifique
by: Cal EditorHilliard University Art Museum
John Buck: Cest Magnifique will showcase the unique work and skill of internationally renowned sculptor, woodcarver, and printmaker, John Buck. The artist creates intricately carved woodblocks, which he uses to make prints by hand rubbing rather than through mechanical processing. This labor-intensive technique produces prints that are high in quality and limited in edition. Additionally, Buck carves and assembles elaborate sculptures consisting of unexpected combinations of objects. These sculptures vary i…
[Event Website]
INTEGRATING WORD & EXCEL
by: Lafayette Public LibraryMilton Branch
10:30 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. Walk-in and telephone sign-up begins Monday, March 25 at 9:00 AM. Call 856-5261 to register or for more information.… [Event Website]How to Manage Your Online Reputation: Knowing the Landscape of Social Media
by: Cal EditorLITE Center, 537 Cajundome Blvd., Ste. 211
3:30pm-4:30pm
Admission: $35, $60, $75
For many businesses the web experience, social media like Facebook, Twitter and customer reviews are a big mystery! The Better Business Bureau of Acadiana is here to assist. They are offering a three-part social media learning series titled, How to Manage Your Online reputation for businesses in Acadiana. The three sessions, titled Knowing the Landscape of Social Media, Where is Your Online Presence, and Reputation Management, will be held May 2, 16 and 30, respectively, at Louisiana Immersive Technolo… [Event Website]Crowley's National Day of Prayer
by: Cal EditorRice Festival Building, Crowley
6:30pm
Admission: Free
Crowley's National Day of Prayer features the Crowley Community Choir. All ages; children, youth, and adults are invited to participate. For more information contact Ezora Proctor at 337-783-8094. [Event Website]Catch for CASA Fishing Rodeo
by: CASA of SoLAHenderson Lake
Admission: $25 adult $5 children
Bass, Bream, Sac-a-lait MONTH LONG Fishing Tournament CASA of SoLA is hosting 'Catch' for CASA Fishing Rodeo to benefit abused and neglected children in Acadiana. This fundraiser is a MONTH LONG fishing tournament on Henderson Lake beginning May 1st. Pay $25 per person by April 30th to fish for Bass, Bream and Sac a lait all month long for a chance to win $500 in each category...that's 31 CHANCES TO WIN UP TO $1500!!! Weigh-in as many times as you would like during the month of May at Cypress Cove Land… [Event Website]Oral History with Leona Boxie
by: Cal EditorCasa Azul Gifts, 232 ML King Drive, Gran Coteau
7:00pm-9:00pm
Admission: Free
Casa Azul Gifts of Grand Coteau will host an oral history presentation by Leona Boxie and a spoken word performance by poet Alex Johnson at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at the shop at 232 Martin Luther King Drive in Grand Coteau. The evening will also include an open mic. Casa Azul Gifts of Grand Coteau will host an oral history presentation by Leona Boxie and a spoken word performance by poet Alex Johnson at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at the shop at 232 Martin Luther King Drive in Grand Coteau. The evening will also include an open mic.Special Board Meeting- *THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED
by: Lafayette Parish School System12:30 PM
05/02/13 5:30pm Special Board Meeting- *THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED *THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CANCELED Minutes of previous meetings can be found at esb.lpssonline.com [Event Website]Iberia Parish 4-H Ag Days
by: Cal EditorSugArena, 713 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia
8:00am-6:00pm
Students receive hands-on experience with farmers and professors of agriculture. SugArena, 713 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., 337-365-7539, www.sugarena.comKremlin Komedy @ Theatre 810
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Thursday, May 02, 2013 to Saturday, May 04, 2013. [Event Website]
Globe at Night - at Home!: Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Monday, April 29, 2013 to Wednesday, May 08, 2013. [Event Website]
Kids are Artists TOO!
by: LCVC1008 East St. Mary Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70503
T-F 12-5 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Annual Youth Exhibit. Children birth to Eighth Grade may submit 4/16-4/24. Award Reception: Friday 4/12 5:30-6 p.m.Stop and Paint the Flowers
by: LCVC1008 East St. Mary Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70503
T-F 12-5 p.m.
Admission: Free
All Member ~ All Media exhibit of traditonal & contemporary floralsStop and Enjoy the Flowers
by: Cal EditorLafayette Art Association & Gallery, 1008 E. St. Mary Blvd.
Admission: Free
Stop & Enjoy the Flowers, is an all media exhibit of traditional & contemporary florals on exhibit at The Lafayette Art Association & Gallery from April 2nd to May 21st. Lafayette Art Association & Gallery 1008 East St. Mary Blvd., in The Heart of the Oil Center - The Center of it All! Look for the 7 foot paint brush! Call 269-0363 or log on at www.lafayetteart.org.… [Event Website]True to Form
by: LCVCGreen Apple & Lafayette Visitors Center
Tu-F 12-5 p.m.
Admission: Free
Photography by Kerry Griechen & clay by Bruce Gauthier. [Event Website]Larry Cat in Space @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Saturday, April 06, 2013 to Saturday, June 29, 2013. [Event Website]
Dawn of the Space Age @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Saturday, April 06, 2013 to Sunday, June 30, 2013. [Event Website]
The Sky Tonight @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Tuesday, April 02, 2013 to Saturday, June 29, 2013. [Event Website]
Southern Screen Now Accepting Film Submissions
by: Cal EditorLafayette Economic Development Authority, 211 E. Devalcourt St.
Southern Screen is now accepting submissions from southern filmmakers for the upcoming film festival that is scheduled for November 14-17 this year. Please submit if you are a southern filmmaker or if you have a film about the south. Film submissions will be accepted for all types of films including student film, short film, documentaries, features, animation and music videos.
Interested filmmakers can download a submission form by visiting the submissions page of SouthernScreen.org. The submission for…
[Event Website]
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Exhibit
by: Cal EditorCathedral Center, 515 Cathedral St.
Admission: Free
In the Cathedral Center, the museum offers a glimpse into the church history of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, the mother church for the Diocese of Lafayette. Three hand-made reproductions of the previous churches of St. John are on display as well as many religious artifacts and garments. OF SPECIAL INTEREST: The Hanley-Gueno Presepio, A Baroque Italian Crche Nativity scene from the 18th Century. CURRENT RELIGIOUS ART EXHIBITS: May August 2013 Religious Art by Mrs. Christa Veg… [Event Website]Summer Camps for Kids
by: LCVC101 W. Vermilion St., Lafayette, LA 70501
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: Varies between $135-$200
Registration is open! AcA's Creativity @ the Center summer art camps offer creative, challenging and meaningful hands-on experiences for children. The limited group size provides opportunities for up-close and personal attention for each camper. We believe in an approach to teaching and learning that employs stimulating ideas like selfinquiry and self-expression. Although the activities are learning based, they are also designed for lots of summer fun!GLC Farmers Market
by: LCVCGLC Meat Market, 211 North Main Street, Loreauville, LA 70552
1:30--5:30 p.m.
Admission: No
Local farmers selling produce, plants, honey, homemade pies or any item grown locally. Grass-fed beef, pork and lamb are also available at the meat market during this time.ZooLive Animal Show in the Zootorium
by: LCVC5601 US Hwy. 90 East, Broussard, LA 70518
11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.
Admission: $2 per person (ages 3 &a
Enjoy our fantastic ZooLive show in our Zootorium. See up close animals from around the world and learn interesting and fun facts about them. Weekends only. Open weekdays during March, April and May.Jazz at the Center Season Lineup- ACA
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedAcadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W. Vermilion Road
From Friday, October 05, 2012 to Friday, May 03, 2013. [Event Website]Acting Up (in Acadiana) Acting Classes
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Monday, September 10, 2012 to Saturday, August 10, 2013. [Event Website]
Acting Up (in Acadiana) Acting Classes
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedAcadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W. Vermilion Road
From Monday, September 10, 2012 to Saturday, August 10, 2013. [Event Website]2nd Saturday ArtWalk
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedDowntown Lafayette
From Saturday, January 12, 2013 to Saturday, January 11, 2014. [Event Website]Cajun Cooking Show and Meal
by: LCVCFEZZO'S RESTAURANT, Exit #97 - Scott Frontage Road, 70583
2 hours
Admission: $30 per person
Cajun Cooking Show and Meal. Groups of 25 or more. Reservations Only.The Modern Universe
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Sunday, June 03, 2012 to Monday, June 03, 2013. [Event Website]
The Modern Universe @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Sunday, April 01, 2012 to Sunday, June 30, 2013. [Event Website]
Bayou Cruise & Culture Tour
by: LCVC1905 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!!Film/TV & Music Meetup Group
by: Cal EditorLafayette 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 Lafayette735 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]Friday, May 3, 2013
Jazz @ the Center Presents: ULL Jazz Ensemble
by: LCVC101 W. Vermilion St., Lafayette, LA 70501
7:30-10 p.m.
Admission: $20, $30
Once again we collaborate with the ULL School of Music to present the ULL Jazz Ensemble @ AcA. Come and experience 25 of our brightest aspiring Jazz performers, as they work their way through classic arrangements, new compositions, Latin tunes and Jazz standards. Under the direction of Dr. William Hochkeppel, these students show us how seriously fun Jazz can be. Hear for yourself the stunning sound of a full big-band in our Moncus Theater.…
[Event Website]
Julian Peterson with Sons of Voodoo
by: Cal EditorArtmosphere Bistro
10:00pm
Admission: Free
Julian Peterson will be performing at Artmosphere on May 3, sharing the stage with local band Sons of Voodoo.
[Event Website]
Kremlin Komedy
by: Cal EditorTheatre 810, 810 Jefferson St.
7:00pm
Admission: $10
The absurd takes center stage in this collection of short plays by influential comedy writers Daniil Kharms and David Ives. Expect the unexpected as you explore the charming/harming Kharms and be prepared to laugh at Ives' masterpiece Variations on the Death of Trotsky. Come explore the softer side of life behind the iron curtain, comrade. Show runs less than an hour and costs only 30 Roubles and a Kopek! (That's $10 of your American dollars).…
[Event Website]
John Buck: C'est Magnifique
by: Cal EditorHilliard University Art Museum
John Buck: Cest Magnifique will showcase the unique work and skill of internationally renowned sculptor, woodcarver, and printmaker, John Buck. The artist creates intricately carved woodblocks, which he uses to make prints by hand rubbing rather than through mechanical processing. This labor-intensive technique produces prints that are high in quality and limited in edition. Additionally, Buck carves and assembles elaborate sculptures consisting of unexpected combinations of objects. These sculptures vary i…
[Event Website]
Spring Ice Skating Show
by: LCVC3607 N.W. Evangeline Thrwy. Carencro, LA 70520
5/3 7-8:30, 5/4 7-8:30, 5/5 4:30-6
Admission: Admission is $5
Louisiana Basic Skills Figure Skating Club, along with guest skaters will perform an Ice show to a Spring theme.Rue Boogaloo at Downtown Alive!
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFriday, May 03, 2013 from 05:30 PM to . [Event Website]
1st Annual Angola Prison Golf Tournament
by: Cal EditorPrison View Golf Course, 17544 Tunica Trace, Angola
8:00am-1:00pm
Admission: $100, $400
The Louisiana State Penitentiary Museum Foundation, Inc. is hosting the first Annual Golf Tournament at Angola Prison on Friday, May 3, 2013. Judge George Hal Ware, Honorary Chair, invites golfers to participate in the tournament which consists of an 18 hole round of golf at the Prison View Golf Course beginning at 8:00 A.M. and again at 1:00 P.M. Cost is $100 per player or $400 per team. This includes 18 holes of golf, golf cart, continental breakfast, lunch, and tour of the Angola Museum and the Pe… [Event Website]Catch for CASA Fishing Rodeo
by: CASA of SoLAHenderson Lake
Admission: $25 adult $5 children
Bass, Bream, Sac-a-lait MONTH LONG Fishing Tournament CASA of SoLA is hosting 'Catch' for CASA Fishing Rodeo to benefit abused and neglected children in Acadiana. This fundraiser is a MONTH LONG fishing tournament on Henderson Lake beginning May 1st. Pay $25 per person by April 30th to fish for Bass, Bream and Sac a lait all month long for a chance to win $500 in each category...that's 31 CHANCES TO WIN UP TO $1500!!! Weigh-in as many times as you would like during the month of May at Cypress Cove Land… [Event Website]UBS Blood Drive
by: Cal EditorBernard-Bertrand House, 1023 The Boulevard, Rayne
1:30pm-4:30pm
Admission: Free
Wal Mart Pinhook is sponsoring a community blood drive on Friday, May 3rd from 1:30pm-4:30pm. All donors who donate will get a sports bag! [Event Website]Lafayette Friday Afternoon French Table
by: Cal EditorJohnston Street Java, 3123 Johnston St
5:00pm
Admission: Free
The Lafayette Friday Afternoon French Table meets regularly at 5:00 PM each week at Johnston Street Java, 3123 Johnston St., Lafayette, LA 70503.Relay for Life of Iberia Parish
by: Cal EditorNew Iberia Senior High School, 1301 E. Admiral Doyle Dr., New Iberia
6:00pm-6:00am
The American Cancer Society's signature fundraising event, bringing communities together in hope, celebration and memory. This unique event offers everyone in the community an opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer. New Iberia Senior High School, 1301 E. Admiral Doyle Dr., New Iberia, 6 p.m. - 6 a.m., 337-519-1978, www.relayforlife.org/iberiala.… [Event Website]Acadiana 4-H Horse Camp
by: Cal EditorSugArena, 713 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia
8:00am-6:00pm
Teaching 4-H students how to properly care for their horses. SugArena, 713 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., 337-365-7539, www.sugarena.comImprov-a-Palooza
by: Cal EditorCite' des Arts, 109 Vine St.
7:30pm
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, comical, Whose Line is it Anyway?-type show is a student run production directed by Stephanie B. Improv-a-Palooza will take place at Cite des Arts (109 Vine St. right off Jefferson Street) on Friday, May3rd and Saturday, May 4th at 7:30pm. Tickets will be $5 and available at the door. For more information, please call (337) 291-1122.… [Event Website]Kremlin Komedy @ Theatre 810
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Thursday, May 02, 2013 to Saturday, May 04, 2013. [Event Website]
Music & Market Spring Series
by: LCVCCourthouse Square, 118 South Court Street, Opelousas
5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
This event, held every Friday, features live music in a unique family-friendly outdoor setting. Also, Music & Market will spotlight a vegetable and/or agriculture commodity. Samples will be available. Lawn chairs are welcome. Ice chests will not be allowed.Globe at Night - at Home!: Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Monday, April 29, 2013 to Wednesday, May 08, 2013. [Event Website]
Kids are Artists TOO!
by: LCVC1008 East St. Mary Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70503
T-F 12-5 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Annual Youth Exhibit. Children birth to Eighth Grade may submit 4/16-4/24. Award Reception: Friday 4/12 5:30-6 p.m.Stop and Paint the Flowers
by: LCVC1008 East St. Mary Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70503
T-F 12-5 p.m.
Admission: Free
All Member ~ All Media exhibit of traditonal & contemporary floralsStop and Enjoy the Flowers
by: Cal EditorLafayette Art Association & Gallery, 1008 E. St. Mary Blvd.
Admission: Free
Stop & Enjoy the Flowers, is an all media exhibit of traditional & contemporary florals on exhibit at The Lafayette Art Association & Gallery from April 2nd to May 21st. Lafayette Art Association & Gallery 1008 East St. Mary Blvd., in The Heart of the Oil Center - The Center of it All! Look for the 7 foot paint brush! Call 269-0363 or log on at www.lafayetteart.org.… [Event Website]True to Form
by: LCVCGreen Apple & Lafayette Visitors Center
Tu-F 12-5 p.m.
Admission: Free
Photography by Kerry Griechen & clay by Bruce Gauthier. [Event Website]Larry Cat in Space @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Saturday, April 06, 2013 to Saturday, June 29, 2013. [Event Website]
Dawn of the Space Age @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Saturday, April 06, 2013 to Sunday, June 30, 2013. [Event Website]
The Sky Tonight @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Tuesday, April 02, 2013 to Saturday, June 29, 2013. [Event Website]
Southern Screen Now Accepting Film Submissions
by: Cal EditorLafayette Economic Development Authority, 211 E. Devalcourt St.
Southern Screen is now accepting submissions from southern filmmakers for the upcoming film festival that is scheduled for November 14-17 this year. Please submit if you are a southern filmmaker or if you have a film about the south. Film submissions will be accepted for all types of films including student film, short film, documentaries, features, animation and music videos.
Interested filmmakers can download a submission form by visiting the submissions page of SouthernScreen.org. The submission for…
[Event Website]
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Exhibit
by: Cal EditorCathedral Center, 515 Cathedral St.
Admission: Free
In the Cathedral Center, the museum offers a glimpse into the church history of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, the mother church for the Diocese of Lafayette. Three hand-made reproductions of the previous churches of St. John are on display as well as many religious artifacts and garments. OF SPECIAL INTEREST: The Hanley-Gueno Presepio, A Baroque Italian Crche Nativity scene from the 18th Century. CURRENT RELIGIOUS ART EXHIBITS: May August 2013 Religious Art by Mrs. Christa Veg… [Event Website]Summer Camps for Kids
by: LCVC101 W. Vermilion St., Lafayette, LA 70501
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: Varies between $135-$200
Registration is open! AcA's Creativity @ the Center summer art camps offer creative, challenging and meaningful hands-on experiences for children. The limited group size provides opportunities for up-close and personal attention for each camper. We believe in an approach to teaching and learning that employs stimulating ideas like selfinquiry and self-expression. Although the activities are learning based, they are also designed for lots of summer fun!GLC Farmers Market
by: LCVCGLC Meat Market, 211 North Main Street, Loreauville, LA 70552
1:30--5:30 p.m.
Admission: No
Local farmers selling produce, plants, honey, homemade pies or any item grown locally. Grass-fed beef, pork and lamb are also available at the meat market during this time.ZooLive Animal Show in the Zootorium
by: LCVC5601 US Hwy. 90 East, Broussard, LA 70518
11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.
Admission: $2 per person (ages 3 &a
Enjoy our fantastic ZooLive show in our Zootorium. See up close animals from around the world and learn interesting and fun facts about them. Weekends only. Open weekdays during March, April and May.Jazz at the Center Season Lineup- ACA
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedAcadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W. Vermilion Road
From Friday, October 05, 2012 to Friday, May 03, 2013. [Event Website]Acting Up (in Acadiana) Acting Classes
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Monday, September 10, 2012 to Saturday, August 10, 2013. [Event Website]
Acting Up (in Acadiana) Acting Classes
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedAcadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W. Vermilion Road
From Monday, September 10, 2012 to Saturday, August 10, 2013. [Event Website]2nd Saturday ArtWalk
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedDowntown Lafayette
From Saturday, January 12, 2013 to Saturday, January 11, 2014. [Event Website]Cajun Cooking Show and Meal
by: LCVCFEZZO'S RESTAURANT, Exit #97 - Scott Frontage Road, 70583
2 hours
Admission: $30 per person
Cajun Cooking Show and Meal. Groups of 25 or more. Reservations Only.The Modern Universe
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Sunday, June 03, 2012 to Monday, June 03, 2013. [Event Website]
The Modern Universe @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Sunday, April 01, 2012 to Sunday, June 30, 2013. [Event Website]
Bayou Cruise & Culture Tour
by: LCVC1905 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!!Film/TV & Music Meetup Group
by: Cal EditorLafayette 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 Lafayette735 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, May 4, 2013
Be a Heart Starter Bystander CPR Training Event
by: Cal EditorCajundome
8:00am-10:30pm
Admission: Free
The 13th Annual Be a Heart Starter Bystander CPR Training Event will give Acadiana residents the opportunity to learn lifesaving bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in this free, one-day event. The event is organized and coordinated by the Acadiana medical community and other community-minded companies and organizations with more than 250 volunteers on-hand to help make Acadiana a safer place to live and work. The "Be a Heart Starter" Bystander CPR Training Event is free and open to the public and…
[Event Website]
E's Kitchen Foodtruck Roundup
by: Cal EditorParc Lafayette, 1921 Kaliste Saloom Road
10:00am-2:00pm
Admission: Free
Es Kitchen Roundup at Parc Lafayette is open to the public with plenty of shade under the trees and a big tent available with food, fun and music by A Funk Band Named Machete.
[Event Website]
Rendez-vous des Cajuns: Sheryl Cormier & Cajun Sounds
by: Cal EditorLiberty Theater, 200 W. Park Ave., Eunice
6:00pm
Admission: $5
The "Rendez-vous des Cajuns" show is performed live every Saturday night at the historic Liberty Theater in
downtown Eunice, LA. Best described as the "Cajun Grand Old Opry" the family-friendly show features an emcee
who hosts the show in Cajun French and a dance floor where people can dance to the music of Cajun bands
performing live in the restored 1924 vaudeville house.
Tickets go on sale every Saturday at 4:00 PM at the ticket window of the Liberty Theater.
Tickets are $5.00 and general admission se…
[Event Website]
Kremlin Komedy
by: Cal EditorTheatre 810, 810 Jefferson St.
7:00pm
Admission: $10
The absurd takes center stage in this collection of short plays by influential comedy writers Daniil Kharms and David Ives. Expect the unexpected as you explore the charming/harming Kharms and be prepared to laugh at Ives' masterpiece Variations on the Death of Trotsky. Come explore the softer side of life behind the iron curtain, comrade. Show runs less than an hour and costs only 30 Roubles and a Kopek! (That's $10 of your American dollars).…
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John Buck: C'est Magnifique
by: Cal EditorHilliard University Art Museum
John Buck: Cest Magnifique will showcase the unique work and skill of internationally renowned sculptor, woodcarver, and printmaker, John Buck. The artist creates intricately carved woodblocks, which he uses to make prints by hand rubbing rather than through mechanical processing. This labor-intensive technique produces prints that are high in quality and limited in edition. Additionally, Buck carves and assembles elaborate sculptures consisting of unexpected combinations of objects. These sculptures vary i…
[Event Website]
17th Annual Celebration of Herbs & Gardens
by: LCVCMarie Street, Sunset
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission: $5, under 6 free
Everything for the garden enthusiast: plants, herbal products, pottery, garden art and three informative presentations. Event presented and catered by the Sunset Garden Club. Children's Area with games, face painting and Kids' SAFE. All food and drinks provided by Sunset Garden Club. No pets or ice chests allowed.Best Blues, Beans, Jazz & Peas Contestival
by: LCVCSteamboat Pavilion - Bouligny Plaza, 102 W Main St, New Iberia, LA 70560
3-9 p.m.
Admission: Yes
A nice afternoon with the best blues, beans, jazz & peas all served up with a touch of local humor; honoring the late Jazz musician William G. "Bunk" Johnson.WBU Bird Chat with field trip
by: Cal EditorWild Birds Unlimited, 137 Arnold Blvd.
9:00am
Admission: Free
Wild Birds Unlimited invites you to the Lafayette store for FREE informational sessions on upcoming events. The store is located at 137 Arnould Boulevard, Lafayette. For more information call 993-2473. [Event Website]Bunk Fest Best Blues, Beans, Jazz & Peas Contestival
by: Cal EditorSteamboat Pavilion- Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia
3:00pm-9:00pm
A nice afternoon with the best blues, beans, jazz and peas all served up with a touch of local humor; honoring the late Jazz musician William G. "Bunk" Johnson. Steamboat Pavilion- Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, 3 - 9 p.m., 337-560-5595, ww… [Event Website]Bunk Fest Best Blues, Beans, Jazz & Peas Contestival
by: Cal EditorSteamboat Pavilion- Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia
3:00pm-9:00pm
A nice afternoon with the best blues, beans, jazz and peas all served up with a touch of local humor; honoring the late Jazz musician William G. "Bunk" Johnson. Steamboat Pavilion- Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, 3 - 9 p.m., 337-560-5595, ww… [Event Website]Teche Area Farmers' Market
by: Cal EditorBouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia
7:00am-11:00am
Experience our harvest of delicious, locally grown produce and homemade products by area farmers, artists and crafters. Also included are handcrafted cypress yard objects, bread and fresh baked goods, ceramics, honey, jellies, jams, herbs, candies, wooden bowls and utensils, birdhouses, garden benches and much more. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, Tuesdays 2:30 - 6 p.m., Saturdays 7 - 11 a.m., 337-369-2330 or 337-380-0672.Cajun Jam
by: Cal EditorVermilionville, 300 Fisher Road
1:00pm-3:30pm
Admission: Free
Join Vermilionville for their weekly Cajun Jam led by some of the areas finest musicians. The free jam is held in the Performance Center of Vermilionville and is open to all skill levels-beginner to professional. Free admission is for jam only and does not include entry to the park. For more info on the jam host visit the events calendar at vermilionville.org. Special thanks to the Cajun French Music Association for sponsoring our weekly jams!… [Event Website]Rayne Saturday Morning French Table
by: Cal EditorBernard-Bertrand House, 1023 The Boulevard, Rayne
9:00am
Admission: Free
The Rayne Saturday Morning French Table meet regularly at 9:00 AM at Bernard-Bertrand House located at 1023 The Boulevard, Rayne, LA 70578 The conversation is in Cajun, Creole, and Standard French at all skill levels. For additional information, contact Mike LeBlanc, Captain of the Friday Table, at 337-654-9467.IPL Mother's Day
by: Cal EditorIberia Parish Lydia Library, 4800 Freyou Road, New Iberia
10:30am-2:00pm
Admission: Free
Mothers Day wouldnt be complete without a special something. On Saturday, May 4 from 10:30 a.m. through 2:30 p.m., make sure to drop into the Lydia Library to let your children make their very own hand crafted flower for mom. For more information, please call the Lydia Library at 364.7808. This craft is for all ages. However, younger children may require more parental assistance… [Event Website]Living History Day
by: LCVCAlexandre Mouton House/Lafayette Museum, 1122 Lafayette St., Lafayette, LA 70501
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Living History day depicting the Infantry, Artillery, Civilian and Home Front Life during the War between the States. Many items will be on display, including muskets, swords, cannons, tents and flags.05/04/2013 - Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting: Bryson Law Firm
by: Chamber of CommerceGrand Opening: Bryson Law Firm [Event Website]
Relay for Life of Iberia Parish
by: Cal EditorNew Iberia Senior High School, 1301 E. Admiral Doyle Dr., New Iberia
6:00pm-6:00am
The American Cancer Society's signature fundraising event, bringing communities together in hope, celebration and memory. This unique event offers everyone in the community an opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer. New Iberia Senior High School, 1301 E. Admiral Doyle Dr., New Iberia, 6 p.m. - 6 a.m., 337-519-1978, www.relayforlife.org/iberiala.… [Event Website]Acadiana 4-H Horse Camp
by: Cal EditorSugArena, 713 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia
8:00am-6:00pm
Teaching 4-H students how to properly care for their horses. SugArena, 713 NW Bypass (Hwy. 3212), New Iberia, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., 337-365-7539, www.sugarena.comImprov-a-Palooza
by: Cal EditorCite' des Arts, 109 Vine St.
7:30pm
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, comical, Whose Line is it Anyway?-type show is a student run production directed by Stephanie B. Improv-a-Palooza will take place at Cite des Arts (109 Vine St. right off Jefferson Street) on Friday, May3rd and Saturday, May 4th at 7:30pm. Tickets will be $5 and available at the door. For more information, please call (337) 291-1122.… [Event Website]Kremlin Komedy @ Theatre 810
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Thursday, May 02, 2013 to Saturday, May 04, 2013. [Event Website]
Music & Market Spring Series
by: LCVCCourthouse Square, 118 South Court Street, Opelousas
5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
This event, held every Friday, features live music in a unique family-friendly outdoor setting. Also, Music & Market will spotlight a vegetable and/or agriculture commodity. Samples will be available. Lawn chairs are welcome. Ice chests will not be allowed.Stars @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Saturday, May 04, 2013 to Sunday, May 26, 2013. [Event Website]
Globe at Night - at Home!: Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Monday, April 29, 2013 to Wednesday, May 08, 2013. [Event Website]
Kids are Artists TOO!
by: LCVC1008 East St. Mary Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70503
T-F 12-5 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Annual Youth Exhibit. Children birth to Eighth Grade may submit 4/16-4/24. Award Reception: Friday 4/12 5:30-6 p.m.Stop and Paint the Flowers
by: LCVC1008 East St. Mary Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70503
T-F 12-5 p.m.
Admission: Free
All Member ~ All Media exhibit of traditonal & contemporary floralsStop and Enjoy the Flowers
by: Cal EditorLafayette Art Association & Gallery, 1008 E. St. Mary Blvd.
Admission: Free
Stop & Enjoy the Flowers, is an all media exhibit of traditional & contemporary florals on exhibit at The Lafayette Art Association & Gallery from April 2nd to May 21st. Lafayette Art Association & Gallery 1008 East St. Mary Blvd., in The Heart of the Oil Center - The Center of it All! Look for the 7 foot paint brush! Call 269-0363 or log on at www.lafayetteart.org.… [Event Website]True to Form
by: LCVCGreen Apple & Lafayette Visitors Center
Tu-F 12-5 p.m.
Admission: Free
Photography by Kerry Griechen & clay by Bruce Gauthier. [Event Website]Larry Cat in Space @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Saturday, April 06, 2013 to Saturday, June 29, 2013. [Event Website]
Dawn of the Space Age @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Saturday, April 06, 2013 to Sunday, June 30, 2013. [Event Website]
The Sky Tonight @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Tuesday, April 02, 2013 to Saturday, June 29, 2013. [Event Website]
Southern Screen Now Accepting Film Submissions
by: Cal EditorLafayette Economic Development Authority, 211 E. Devalcourt St.
Southern Screen is now accepting submissions from southern filmmakers for the upcoming film festival that is scheduled for November 14-17 this year. Please submit if you are a southern filmmaker or if you have a film about the south. Film submissions will be accepted for all types of films including student film, short film, documentaries, features, animation and music videos.
Interested filmmakers can download a submission form by visiting the submissions page of SouthernScreen.org. The submission for…
[Event Website]
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Exhibit
by: Cal EditorCathedral Center, 515 Cathedral St.
Admission: Free
In the Cathedral Center, the museum offers a glimpse into the church history of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, the mother church for the Diocese of Lafayette. Three hand-made reproductions of the previous churches of St. John are on display as well as many religious artifacts and garments. OF SPECIAL INTEREST: The Hanley-Gueno Presepio, A Baroque Italian Crche Nativity scene from the 18th Century. CURRENT RELIGIOUS ART EXHIBITS: May August 2013 Religious Art by Mrs. Christa Veg… [Event Website]Summer Camps for Kids
by: LCVC101 W. Vermilion St., Lafayette, LA 70501
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: Varies between $135-$200
Registration is open! AcA's Creativity @ the Center summer art camps offer creative, challenging and meaningful hands-on experiences for children. The limited group size provides opportunities for up-close and personal attention for each camper. We believe in an approach to teaching and learning that employs stimulating ideas like selfinquiry and self-expression. Although the activities are learning based, they are also designed for lots of summer fun!GLC Farmers Market
by: LCVCGLC Meat Market, 211 North Main Street, Loreauville, LA 70552
1:30--5:30 p.m.
Admission: No
Local farmers selling produce, plants, honey, homemade pies or any item grown locally. Grass-fed beef, pork and lamb are also available at the meat market during this time.ZooLive Animal Show in the Zootorium
by: LCVC5601 US Hwy. 90 East, Broussard, LA 70518
11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.
Admission: $2 per person (ages 3 &a
Enjoy our fantastic ZooLive show in our Zootorium. See up close animals from around the world and learn interesting and fun facts about them. Weekends only. Open weekdays during March, April and May.Acting Up (in Acadiana) Acting Classes
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Monday, September 10, 2012 to Saturday, August 10, 2013. [Event Website]
Acting Up (in Acadiana) Acting Classes
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedAcadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W. Vermilion Road
From Monday, September 10, 2012 to Saturday, August 10, 2013. [Event Website]2nd Saturday ArtWalk
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedDowntown Lafayette
From Saturday, January 12, 2013 to Saturday, January 11, 2014. [Event Website]Cajun Cooking Show and Meal
by: LCVCFEZZO'S RESTAURANT, Exit #97 - Scott Frontage Road, 70583
2 hours
Admission: $30 per person
Cajun Cooking Show and Meal. Groups of 25 or more. Reservations Only.The Modern Universe
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Sunday, June 03, 2012 to Monday, June 03, 2013. [Event Website]
The Modern Universe @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Sunday, April 01, 2012 to Sunday, June 30, 2013. [Event Website]
Bayou Cruise & Culture Tour
by: LCVC1905 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!!Film/TV & Music Meetup Group
by: Cal EditorLafayette 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 Lafayette735 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, May 5, 2013
Sixth Annual Clay Shoot Classic & Top Shot Auction
by: Cal EditorJeanerette Junior Hunter Education Club, 10873 Hwy 87, Jeanerette
10:00am
Admission: $60
The Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce will hold its sixth annual Clay Shoot Classic fundraiser on Sunday, May 5th beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Jeanerette Junior Hunter Education Club, located on LA 87. The event is open to men, women, individuals, four-person teams and youth. Entry fee is $60 dollars per shooter and will include warm up shooting, flurry shoots and mulligans. Among other prizes, there will be awards given for high Shooter in each category and a unique roving trophy for high team. An Xtream… [Event Website]John Buck: C'est Magnifique
by: Cal EditorHilliard University Art Museum
John Buck: Cest Magnifique will showcase the unique work and skill of internationally renowned sculptor, woodcarver, and printmaker, John Buck. The artist creates intricately carved woodblocks, which he uses to make prints by hand rubbing rather than through mechanical processing. This labor-intensive technique produces prints that are high in quality and limited in edition. Additionally, Buck carves and assembles elaborate sculptures consisting of unexpected combinations of objects. These sculptures vary i…
[Event Website]
The MET: Handel's
by: Acadiana Center for the ArtsAcadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W. Vermilion Road
4:00 PM
Sunday, May 05, 2013 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. [Event Website]Voices from the Past: Letters and Artifacts from Civil War Soldiers
by: Lafayette Public LibraryJefferson St Library at Alexandre Mouton House
2:00 PM
Sunday, May 52:00 – 3:00 PM (doors open at 1:30 PM)Alexandre Mouton House/Lafayette Museum (1122 Lafayette Street)The Alexandre Mouton House/Lafayette Museum and the Lafayette Public Library present Civil War experts Brad Broussard and R.J. Boutte, who will speak on the difficult lives of the soldiers, both North and South, who fought in the swamps of Louisiana. They will present original letters, diaries and other artifacts from their private collections. Admission is free, and refreshments will … [Event Website]The Met in HD Giulio Cesare
by: LCVC101 W. Vermilion St., Lafayette, LA 70501
2-4 p.m.
Admission: Single Show $20 Regular;
The opera that conquered London in Handel's time comes to the Met in David McVicar's lively production. The world's leading countertenor, David Daniels, sings the title role opposite Natalie Dessay as an irresistibly exotic Cleopatra. Baroque specialist Harry Bicket conducts.Bal du Dimanche with Donna Angelle & Zydeco Posse
by: Cal EditorVermilionville, 300 Fisher Road
1:00pm-4:00pm
Admission: $5
Dance the afternoon away with Donna Angelle & Zydeco Posse at Vermilionville's weekly Sunday Dance. Refreshments will be available for this smoke-free all ages show at Vermilionville's Performance Center. Visit the calendar of events at vermilionville.org for more information. Bal du dimanche is held every Sunday. $5 admission is for dance only and does not include entry to the park.… [Event Website]Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce Clay Shoot Classic
by: Cal EditorJeanerette Junior Hunter Education Club LA 87, Jeanerette
10:00am-1:00pm
Admission: $60
The Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce is presenting the sixth annual Clay Shoot Classic fundraising event to benefit the Chamber of Commerce and provide an opportunity for team building among business and civic groups. The mission of the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce is to improve the business environment so that business can grow and prosper.… [Event Website]Preservation Alliance of Lafayette Annual Celebration
by: Cal EditorSaint Street Inn, 407 Brooke Ave.
4:00pm-8:00pm
Admission: $65, $50, $35
Preservation Alliance of Lafayettes will hold its Annual Celebration on the afternoon of Sunday, May 5 th with the Babineaux Sisters Band playing at The Saint Street Inn. Guests will enjoy farm-to-table hors doeuvres served with beer and wine, as well as desserts from Kellers Downtown. Tickets include tours inside beautifully-restored historic homes located in adjacent Elmhurst Park Neighborhood. For tickets and information, go to the website, www.Preservinglafayette.org or visit Preservation Alliance o… [Event Website]Lecture Program: Voices From the Past: "Letters and Artifacts from Civil War Soldiers"
by: LCVC1122 Lafayette St. Lafayette, LA 70501
1:30 p.m.
Admission: FREE ADMISSION
Guest speakers, Brad Broussard and R. J. Boutte will draw from their extensive collection of Civil War memorabila for this informative presentation. Refreshments will be served.13th Annual Justice Grillin Hamburger Cook-Off
by: Southwest Louisiana Multiple Sclerosis AssociatiTown Square at River Ranch
5:00pm-8:00pm
Admission: $5
Up to 12 Hamburger Cooking Teams Ve for Best Burger. Attendees can sample all the hamburgers they can eat.Refreshments available.Music by Side Show availabledMusic & Market Spring Series
by: LCVCCourthouse Square, 118 South Court Street, Opelousas
5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
This event, held every Friday, features live music in a unique family-friendly outdoor setting. Also, Music & Market will spotlight a vegetable and/or agriculture commodity. Samples will be available. Lawn chairs are welcome. Ice chests will not be allowed.Stars @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Saturday, May 04, 2013 to Sunday, May 26, 2013. [Event Website]
Globe at Night - at Home!: Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Monday, April 29, 2013 to Wednesday, May 08, 2013. [Event Website]
Kids are Artists TOO!
by: LCVC1008 East St. Mary Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70503
T-F 12-5 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Annual Youth Exhibit. Children birth to Eighth Grade may submit 4/16-4/24. Award Reception: Friday 4/12 5:30-6 p.m.Stop and Paint the Flowers
by: LCVC1008 East St. Mary Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70503
T-F 12-5 p.m.
Admission: Free
All Member ~ All Media exhibit of traditonal & contemporary floralsStop and Enjoy the Flowers
by: Cal EditorLafayette Art Association & Gallery, 1008 E. St. Mary Blvd.
Admission: Free
Stop & Enjoy the Flowers, is an all media exhibit of traditional & contemporary florals on exhibit at The Lafayette Art Association & Gallery from April 2nd to May 21st. Lafayette Art Association & Gallery 1008 East St. Mary Blvd., in The Heart of the Oil Center - The Center of it All! Look for the 7 foot paint brush! Call 269-0363 or log on at www.lafayetteart.org.… [Event Website]True to Form
by: LCVCGreen Apple & Lafayette Visitors Center
Tu-F 12-5 p.m.
Admission: Free
Photography by Kerry Griechen & clay by Bruce Gauthier. [Event Website]Larry Cat in Space @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Saturday, April 06, 2013 to Saturday, June 29, 2013. [Event Website]
Dawn of the Space Age @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Saturday, April 06, 2013 to Sunday, June 30, 2013. [Event Website]
The Sky Tonight @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Tuesday, April 02, 2013 to Saturday, June 29, 2013. [Event Website]
Southern Screen Now Accepting Film Submissions
by: Cal EditorLafayette Economic Development Authority, 211 E. Devalcourt St.
Southern Screen is now accepting submissions from southern filmmakers for the upcoming film festival that is scheduled for November 14-17 this year. Please submit if you are a southern filmmaker or if you have a film about the south. Film submissions will be accepted for all types of films including student film, short film, documentaries, features, animation and music videos.
Interested filmmakers can download a submission form by visiting the submissions page of SouthernScreen.org. The submission for…
[Event Website]
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Exhibit
by: Cal EditorCathedral Center, 515 Cathedral St.
Admission: Free
In the Cathedral Center, the museum offers a glimpse into the church history of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, the mother church for the Diocese of Lafayette. Three hand-made reproductions of the previous churches of St. John are on display as well as many religious artifacts and garments. OF SPECIAL INTEREST: The Hanley-Gueno Presepio, A Baroque Italian Crche Nativity scene from the 18th Century. CURRENT RELIGIOUS ART EXHIBITS: May August 2013 Religious Art by Mrs. Christa Veg… [Event Website]Summer Camps for Kids
by: LCVC101 W. Vermilion St., Lafayette, LA 70501
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: Varies between $135-$200
Registration is open! AcA's Creativity @ the Center summer art camps offer creative, challenging and meaningful hands-on experiences for children. The limited group size provides opportunities for up-close and personal attention for each camper. We believe in an approach to teaching and learning that employs stimulating ideas like selfinquiry and self-expression. Although the activities are learning based, they are also designed for lots of summer fun!GLC Farmers Market
by: LCVCGLC Meat Market, 211 North Main Street, Loreauville, LA 70552
1:30--5:30 p.m.
Admission: No
Local farmers selling produce, plants, honey, homemade pies or any item grown locally. Grass-fed beef, pork and lamb are also available at the meat market during this time.ZooLive Animal Show in the Zootorium
by: LCVC5601 US Hwy. 90 East, Broussard, LA 70518
11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.
Admission: $2 per person (ages 3 &a
Enjoy our fantastic ZooLive show in our Zootorium. See up close animals from around the world and learn interesting and fun facts about them. Weekends only. Open weekdays during March, April and May.Acting Up (in Acadiana) Acting Classes
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Monday, September 10, 2012 to Saturday, August 10, 2013. [Event Website]
Acting Up (in Acadiana) Acting Classes
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedAcadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W. Vermilion Road
From Monday, September 10, 2012 to Saturday, August 10, 2013. [Event Website]2nd Saturday ArtWalk
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedDowntown Lafayette
From Saturday, January 12, 2013 to Saturday, January 11, 2014. [Event Website]Cajun Cooking Show and Meal
by: LCVCFEZZO'S RESTAURANT, Exit #97 - Scott Frontage Road, 70583
2 hours
Admission: $30 per person
Cajun Cooking Show and Meal. Groups of 25 or more. Reservations Only.The Modern Universe
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Sunday, June 03, 2012 to Monday, June 03, 2013. [Event Website]
The Modern Universe @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Sunday, April 01, 2012 to Sunday, June 30, 2013. [Event Website]
Bayou Cruise & Culture Tour
by: LCVC1905 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!!Film/TV & Music Meetup Group
by: Cal EditorLafayette 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 Lafayette735 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, May 6, 2013
John Buck: C'est Magnifique
by: Cal EditorHilliard University Art Museum
John Buck: Cest Magnifique will showcase the unique work and skill of internationally renowned sculptor, woodcarver, and printmaker, John Buck. The artist creates intricately carved woodblocks, which he uses to make prints by hand rubbing rather than through mechanical processing. This labor-intensive technique produces prints that are high in quality and limited in edition. Additionally, Buck carves and assembles elaborate sculptures consisting of unexpected combinations of objects. These sculptures vary i…
[Event Website]
27th Annual Zydeco Extravaganza
by: LCVCEvangeline Downs Event Center - 2235 Creswell Lane, Opelousas
All Day
This annual event is a celebration of Opelousas being the home of Zydeco Music with live music, food and fun for the entire family! Music performances will feature some of our local Zydeco finest on both indoor and outdoor stages! Stay tuned for the lineup.BASIC COMPUTING: Free Computer Class
by: Lafayette Public LibrarySouth Regional Library
1:00 PM
No prerequisite.Material covered: Basic computer components and architecture; use of the mouse and keyboard; instruction on working with windows, toolbar, and command menus; running multiple Windows applications; and more. Walk-in and telephone sign-up begins Monday, April 29 at 9:00 AM. Call 981-1028 to register or for more information.… [Event Website]13th Annual Justice Grillin Hamburger Cook-Off
by: Southwest Louisiana Multiple Sclerosis AssociatiTown Square at River Ranch
5:00pm-8:00pm
Admission: $5
Up to 12 Hamburger Cooking Teams Ve for Best Burger. Attendees can sample all the hamburgers they can eat.Refreshments available.Music by Side Show availabledMusic & Market Spring Series
by: LCVCCourthouse Square, 118 South Court Street, Opelousas
5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
This event, held every Friday, features live music in a unique family-friendly outdoor setting. Also, Music & Market will spotlight a vegetable and/or agriculture commodity. Samples will be available. Lawn chairs are welcome. Ice chests will not be allowed.Stars @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Saturday, May 04, 2013 to Sunday, May 26, 2013. [Event Website]
Globe at Night - at Home!: Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Monday, April 29, 2013 to Wednesday, May 08, 2013. [Event Website]
Kids are Artists TOO!
by: LCVC1008 East St. Mary Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70503
T-F 12-5 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Annual Youth Exhibit. Children birth to Eighth Grade may submit 4/16-4/24. Award Reception: Friday 4/12 5:30-6 p.m.Stop and Paint the Flowers
by: LCVC1008 East St. Mary Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70503
T-F 12-5 p.m.
Admission: Free
All Member ~ All Media exhibit of traditonal & contemporary floralsStop and Enjoy the Flowers
by: Cal EditorLafayette Art Association & Gallery, 1008 E. St. Mary Blvd.
Admission: Free
Stop & Enjoy the Flowers, is an all media exhibit of traditional & contemporary florals on exhibit at The Lafayette Art Association & Gallery from April 2nd to May 21st. Lafayette Art Association & Gallery 1008 East St. Mary Blvd., in The Heart of the Oil Center - The Center of it All! Look for the 7 foot paint brush! Call 269-0363 or log on at www.lafayetteart.org.… [Event Website]True to Form
by: LCVCGreen Apple & Lafayette Visitors Center
Tu-F 12-5 p.m.
Admission: Free
Photography by Kerry Griechen & clay by Bruce Gauthier. [Event Website]Larry Cat in Space @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Saturday, April 06, 2013 to Saturday, June 29, 2013. [Event Website]
Dawn of the Space Age @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Saturday, April 06, 2013 to Sunday, June 30, 2013. [Event Website]
The Sky Tonight @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Tuesday, April 02, 2013 to Saturday, June 29, 2013. [Event Website]
Southern Screen Now Accepting Film Submissions
by: Cal EditorLafayette Economic Development Authority, 211 E. Devalcourt St.
Southern Screen is now accepting submissions from southern filmmakers for the upcoming film festival that is scheduled for November 14-17 this year. Please submit if you are a southern filmmaker or if you have a film about the south. Film submissions will be accepted for all types of films including student film, short film, documentaries, features, animation and music videos.
Interested filmmakers can download a submission form by visiting the submissions page of SouthernScreen.org. The submission for…
[Event Website]
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Exhibit
by: Cal EditorCathedral Center, 515 Cathedral St.
Admission: Free
In the Cathedral Center, the museum offers a glimpse into the church history of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, the mother church for the Diocese of Lafayette. Three hand-made reproductions of the previous churches of St. John are on display as well as many religious artifacts and garments. OF SPECIAL INTEREST: The Hanley-Gueno Presepio, A Baroque Italian Crche Nativity scene from the 18th Century. CURRENT RELIGIOUS ART EXHIBITS: May August 2013 Religious Art by Mrs. Christa Veg… [Event Website]Summer Camps for Kids
by: LCVC101 W. Vermilion St., Lafayette, LA 70501
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: Varies between $135-$200
Registration is open! AcA's Creativity @ the Center summer art camps offer creative, challenging and meaningful hands-on experiences for children. The limited group size provides opportunities for up-close and personal attention for each camper. We believe in an approach to teaching and learning that employs stimulating ideas like selfinquiry and self-expression. Although the activities are learning based, they are also designed for lots of summer fun!GLC Farmers Market
by: LCVCGLC Meat Market, 211 North Main Street, Loreauville, LA 70552
1:30--5:30 p.m.
Admission: No
Local farmers selling produce, plants, honey, homemade pies or any item grown locally. Grass-fed beef, pork and lamb are also available at the meat market during this time.ZooLive Animal Show in the Zootorium
by: LCVC5601 US Hwy. 90 East, Broussard, LA 70518
11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.
Admission: $2 per person (ages 3 &a
Enjoy our fantastic ZooLive show in our Zootorium. See up close animals from around the world and learn interesting and fun facts about them. Weekends only. Open weekdays during March, April and May.Acting Up (in Acadiana) Acting Classes
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Monday, September 10, 2012 to Saturday, August 10, 2013. [Event Website]
Acting Up (in Acadiana) Acting Classes
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedAcadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W. Vermilion Road
From Monday, September 10, 2012 to Saturday, August 10, 2013. [Event Website]2nd Saturday ArtWalk
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedDowntown Lafayette
From Saturday, January 12, 2013 to Saturday, January 11, 2014. [Event Website]Cajun Cooking Show and Meal
by: LCVCFEZZO'S RESTAURANT, Exit #97 - Scott Frontage Road, 70583
2 hours
Admission: $30 per person
Cajun Cooking Show and Meal. Groups of 25 or more. Reservations Only.The Modern Universe
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Sunday, June 03, 2012 to Monday, June 03, 2013. [Event Website]
The Modern Universe @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Sunday, April 01, 2012 to Sunday, June 30, 2013. [Event Website]
Bayou Cruise & Culture Tour
by: LCVC1905 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!!Film/TV & Music Meetup Group
by: Cal EditorLafayette 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 Lafayette735 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, May 7, 2013
John Buck: C'est Magnifique
by: Cal EditorHilliard University Art Museum
John Buck: Cest Magnifique will showcase the unique work and skill of internationally renowned sculptor, woodcarver, and printmaker, John Buck. The artist creates intricately carved woodblocks, which he uses to make prints by hand rubbing rather than through mechanical processing. This labor-intensive technique produces prints that are high in quality and limited in edition. Additionally, Buck carves and assembles elaborate sculptures consisting of unexpected combinations of objects. These sculptures vary i…
[Event Website]
AOC 101
by: Cal EditorAOC Community Media, Rosa Parks Transportation Center 101 Jefferson St., Suite 100
6:00pm
Admission: Free
At this orientation, you will learn the benefits of joining AOC, what you can do at AOC as well as how to successfully reserve use of AOCs resources. This orientation is perfect for potential members as well as new members. [Event Website]Teche Area Farmers' Market
by: Cal EditorBouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia
2:30pm-6:00pm
Experience our harvest of delicious, locally grown produce and homemade products by area farmers, artists and crafters. Also included are handcrafted cypress yard objects, bread and fresh baked goods, ceramics, honey, jellies, jams, herbs, candies, wooden bowls and utensils, birdhouses, garden benches and much more. Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St., New Iberia, Tuesdays 2:30 - 6 p.m., Saturdays 7 - 11 a.m., 337-369-2330 or 337-380-0672.… [Event Website]BASIC COMPUTING: Free Computer Class
by: Lafayette Public LibraryNorth Regional Library
9:30 AM
No prerequisite.Material covered: Basic computer components and architecture; use of the mouse and keyboard; instruction on working with windows, toolbar, and command menus; running multiple Windows applications; and more. Walk-in and telephone sign-up begins Monday, April 29 at 9:00 AM. Call 896-6323 to register or for more information.… [Event Website]Lafayette Tuesday Noon French Table
by: Cal EditorPamplonas Restaurant, 631 Jefferson St
12:00pm
Admission: Free
The Lafayette Tuesday Noon French Table meets regularly at 12:00 PM each week at Pamplonas Restaurant, 631 Jefferson Street Lafayette, LA 70501.13th Annual Justice Grillin Hamburger Cook-Off
by: Southwest Louisiana Multiple Sclerosis AssociatiTown Square at River Ranch
5:00pm-8:00pm
Admission: $5
Up to 12 Hamburger Cooking Teams Ve for Best Burger. Attendees can sample all the hamburgers they can eat.Refreshments available.Music by Side Show availabledVolunteer In-Service
by: Hospice of AcadianaHospice Of Acadiana's Conference Center
1:30am
Admission: Free
Speaker: Coach HudspethMusic & Market Spring Series
by: LCVCCourthouse Square, 118 South Court Street, Opelousas
5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Admission: Free
This event, held every Friday, features live music in a unique family-friendly outdoor setting. Also, Music & Market will spotlight a vegetable and/or agriculture commodity. Samples will be available. Lawn chairs are welcome. Ice chests will not be allowed.Stars @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Saturday, May 04, 2013 to Sunday, May 26, 2013. [Event Website]
Globe at Night - at Home!: Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Monday, April 29, 2013 to Wednesday, May 08, 2013. [Event Website]
Kids are Artists TOO!
by: LCVC1008 East St. Mary Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70503
T-F 12-5 p.m.
Admission: FREE
Annual Youth Exhibit. Children birth to Eighth Grade may submit 4/16-4/24. Award Reception: Friday 4/12 5:30-6 p.m.Stop and Paint the Flowers
by: LCVC1008 East St. Mary Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70503
T-F 12-5 p.m.
Admission: Free
All Member ~ All Media exhibit of traditonal & contemporary floralsStop and Enjoy the Flowers
by: Cal EditorLafayette Art Association & Gallery, 1008 E. St. Mary Blvd.
Admission: Free
Stop & Enjoy the Flowers, is an all media exhibit of traditional & contemporary florals on exhibit at The Lafayette Art Association & Gallery from April 2nd to May 21st. Lafayette Art Association & Gallery 1008 East St. Mary Blvd., in The Heart of the Oil Center - The Center of it All! Look for the 7 foot paint brush! Call 269-0363 or log on at www.lafayetteart.org.… [Event Website]True to Form
by: LCVCGreen Apple & Lafayette Visitors Center
Tu-F 12-5 p.m.
Admission: Free
Photography by Kerry Griechen & clay by Bruce Gauthier. [Event Website]Larry Cat in Space @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Saturday, April 06, 2013 to Saturday, June 29, 2013. [Event Website]
Dawn of the Space Age @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Saturday, April 06, 2013 to Sunday, June 30, 2013. [Event Website]
The Sky Tonight @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Tuesday, April 02, 2013 to Saturday, June 29, 2013. [Event Website]
Southern Screen Now Accepting Film Submissions
by: Cal EditorLafayette Economic Development Authority, 211 E. Devalcourt St.
Southern Screen is now accepting submissions from southern filmmakers for the upcoming film festival that is scheduled for November 14-17 this year. Please submit if you are a southern filmmaker or if you have a film about the south. Film submissions will be accepted for all types of films including student film, short film, documentaries, features, animation and music videos.
Interested filmmakers can download a submission form by visiting the submissions page of SouthernScreen.org. The submission for…
[Event Website]
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Exhibit
by: Cal EditorCathedral Center, 515 Cathedral St.
Admission: Free
In the Cathedral Center, the museum offers a glimpse into the church history of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, the mother church for the Diocese of Lafayette. Three hand-made reproductions of the previous churches of St. John are on display as well as many religious artifacts and garments. OF SPECIAL INTEREST: The Hanley-Gueno Presepio, A Baroque Italian Crche Nativity scene from the 18th Century. CURRENT RELIGIOUS ART EXHIBITS: May August 2013 Religious Art by Mrs. Christa Veg… [Event Website]Summer Camps for Kids
by: LCVC101 W. Vermilion St., Lafayette, LA 70501
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission: Varies between $135-$200
Registration is open! AcA's Creativity @ the Center summer art camps offer creative, challenging and meaningful hands-on experiences for children. The limited group size provides opportunities for up-close and personal attention for each camper. We believe in an approach to teaching and learning that employs stimulating ideas like selfinquiry and self-expression. Although the activities are learning based, they are also designed for lots of summer fun!GLC Farmers Market
by: LCVCGLC Meat Market, 211 North Main Street, Loreauville, LA 70552
1:30--5:30 p.m.
Admission: No
Local farmers selling produce, plants, honey, homemade pies or any item grown locally. Grass-fed beef, pork and lamb are also available at the meat market during this time.ZooLive Animal Show in the Zootorium
by: LCVC5601 US Hwy. 90 East, Broussard, LA 70518
11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.
Admission: $2 per person (ages 3 &a
Enjoy our fantastic ZooLive show in our Zootorium. See up close animals from around the world and learn interesting and fun facts about them. Weekends only. Open weekdays during March, April and May.Acting Up (in Acadiana) Acting Classes
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Monday, September 10, 2012 to Saturday, August 10, 2013. [Event Website]
Acting Up (in Acadiana) Acting Classes
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedAcadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W. Vermilion Road
From Monday, September 10, 2012 to Saturday, August 10, 2013. [Event Website]2nd Saturday ArtWalk
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedDowntown Lafayette
From Saturday, January 12, 2013 to Saturday, January 11, 2014. [Event Website]Cajun Cooking Show and Meal
by: LCVCFEZZO'S RESTAURANT, Exit #97 - Scott Frontage Road, 70583
2 hours
Admission: $30 per person
Cajun Cooking Show and Meal. Groups of 25 or more. Reservations Only.The Modern Universe
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Sunday, June 03, 2012 to Monday, June 03, 2013. [Event Website]
The Modern Universe @ Lafayette Science Museum Planetarium
by: Downtown Lafayette UnlimitedFrom Sunday, April 01, 2012 to Sunday, June 30, 2013. [Event Website]
