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Sunday, May 13, 2012

Mother's Day at Charley G's

by: Cal Editor

Charley G's Restaurant, 3809 Ambassador Caffery Parkway

10:30am-1:30pm

[Event Website]

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Tony Cutrera's See What I See Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Vermilionville's La Cuisine de Maman

10:00am-4:00pm

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

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Laurence Young Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Rue du Pont Galerie, Breaux Bridge

The work of Massachusetts artist Laurence Young will be on display at the Rue Du Pont Galerie through May 31. Young describes his work as a translation of the use of light on an object into color. His studio paintings employ a cold wax medium added to oil paint, which he stresses with heat thereby creating rich, complex, colored surfaces reflective of Provincetown, MA and its artistic history. For more information call 337-344-9207. … [Event Website]

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Get Up & Ride National Bike Challenge

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette

Admission: Free

Signup at www.bikeleague.org to participate in a nationwide competition to win prizes just for riding your bike. Part of Lafayette's Bike Month activities. [Event Website]

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LSU at SEC Championships (OUT) (Day 4) (Track and Field)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Away: Baton Rouge, La. (Bernie Moore Track Stadium)

TBA

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LSU vs. Vanderbilt (Baseball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

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

1:00 PM

[Event Website]

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[W] Baseball at Middle Tennessee*

by: University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Sports

Murfreesboro, TN

1:00 PM

Contact: Matt HebertGame Notes | UL Season Stats | MT Season Stats | Sun Belt StandingsTHE WEEKEND SERIESDates: Friday-Sunday, May 11-13, 2012Location: Murfreesboro, Tenn.Site: Reese-Smith, Jr. Field (2,100)Times: 6:00 p.m. (Fri) | 4:00 p.m. (Sat) | 1:00 p.m. (Sun)Opponent: Middle Tennessee (26-23, 12-12 Sun Belt)Radio: Sports Radio ESPN 1420 AM (Sunday) & News Talk 96.5 KPEL-FM (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)Television: NoneInternet Broadcast Links: ESPN 1420-AM and 96.5 KPEL-FMLive Stats/Video: www.GoB… [Event Website]

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LSU vs. (Track and Field)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home:

TBA

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LSU vs. (Baseball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home:

1:00 PM

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Johnny Sonnier & Cajun Heritage

by: Bayou Vermilion District

Vermilionville

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Admission: $5

May 13, 2012, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Come dance the afternoon away at Vermilionville's Performance Center with Johnny Sonnier & Cajun Heritage. Admission is $5 for this smoke-free family-friendly event. Refreshments will be available. For more information call (337) 233-4077.… [Event Website]

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Dance Warehouse Dance Revue

by: Heymann Center

Heymann Performing Arts Center / Lafayette

06:00 PM

Dance Warehouse will hold its annual Dance Revue at the Heymann Performing Arts Center. The awards program will begin at 6 pm with the Revue to follow at 6:30 pm. [Event Website]

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Dance Warehouse Dance Revue

by: Heymann Center

Heymann Performing Arts Center / Lafayette

01:30 PM

Dance Warehouse Dance Studio will hold its annual Dance Revue at the Heymann Performing Arts Center. The awards program will begin at 1:30 pm with the Revue to follow at 2:00 pm. [Event Website]

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2nd Annual Local Filmmakers Showcase

by: Cal Editor

Acadiana Center for the Arts

6:00pm

Admission: Free

The AcA is proud to present its 2nd Annual Local Filmmakers Showcase. This event will showcase films that were written, directed, edited or produced by Louisiana natives or those with strong local ties, providing an opportunity for area filmmakers to display their talents on the big screen. On Saturday, there will be a screening of T-Galop: A Louisiana Horse Story with Filmmaker Q&A. … [Event Website]

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LSU at (Men's Tennis)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Away:

1:00 PM

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Local Filmmakers Showcase

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, May 12, 2012 to Sunday, May 13, 2012. [Event Website]

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Sunbelt Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championship

by: LCVC

Lafayette

9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Admission: TBD

End of the outdoor track season Championship meet for men and women. [Event Website]

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Lafayette Science Museum Presents - Louisiana: 200 Years Later

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Tuesday, May 01, 2012 to Thursday, May 31, 2012. [Event Website]

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When Venus Transits the Sun

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, May 05, 2012 to Sunday, June 10, 2012. [Event Website]

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Boudin: The Traveling Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Acadian Cultural Center, 501 Fisher Road, Lafayette

Admission: Free

Boudin: The Traveling Exhibit will be on view at the Acadian Culture Center through May 28. The exhibit is the latest documentary project of Southern Foodways Alliance. SFA's latest film To Live and Die in Avoyelles Parish, a celebration of the Louisiana boucherie tradition cochon de lait, will also be shown at the center on the half hour from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information call 232-0789 ext. 11. … [Event Website]

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Creole Culture Day Exhibit

by: LCVC

300 Fisher Rd., Lafayette

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission: Regular Admission

The exhibit tells the story of Free People of Color, Creoles and slaves in the Attakaps region. Topics include slavery, code noir, education, religion, and civil rights.

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Earth Day Exhibit

by: LCVC

300 Fisher Rd., Lafayette

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission: Regular Admission

At the time the BVD was formed in the mid 1980s, the Bayou Vermilion was listed as one of the most polluted waterways in Louisiana. This exhibit will show how BVD's Bayou Operations works to keep the bayou clean and what you can do to help.

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UL Summer Basketball Camp Registration

by: Cal Editor

Bourgeois Hall

Admission: $120, $135, $150

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

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Tony Cutera's See What I See Exhibit

by: LCVC

300 Fisher Rd., Lafayette

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission: Free

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

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Southern Open 2012

by: Cal Editor

AcA Main Gallery

The Southern Open is a competitive juried exhibition featuring artists from the 5 southern states of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida. Taking place in the Main Gallery at the AcA, Southern Open 2012 includes all types of original media: painting, drawing, sculpture, photography and video/DVD provided by visual artists over the age of 18. This years winner is Lee Diegarrd and runner ups are Alex Podesta and David Sullivan. … [Event Website]

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Southern Open 2012

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, May 05, 2012 to Sunday, July 15, 2012. [Event Website]

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Canstruction Lafayette - Team Names/Sign Information Deadline

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette Science Museum, 433 Jefferson St.

Canstruction Lafayette invites teams of architects, engineers, designers, contractors, students, local businesses and organizations to create striking exhibits made entirely of cans of food, which will be put on public display and judged by a panel of jurors. For more information contact Second Harvest at (337) 408-2467. … [Event Website]

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Bayou Boat Tours

by: Cal Editor

Vermilionville

10:30pm-12:00pm

Admission: $12, $10, $8

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

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Tony Cuteras ''See What I See''

by: Cal Editor

La Cuisine de Maman

10:00am-4:00pm

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Saturday Morning Kids special - The Little Star That Could

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, May 05, 2012 to Saturday, August 25, 2012. [Event Website]

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We Are Astronomers

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, May 05, 2012 to Sunday, August 26, 2012. [Event Website]

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Sugar, Slavery, and Statehood: Bicentennial Program

by: LCVC

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

10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Admission: Free

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

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LA Printers - Marais Press

by: LCVC

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

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

Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $4, S

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

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

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

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

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Wildlife Hike

by: LCVC

5400 Levee Rd., St. Martinville

5:30-6:30

Admission: $1/person

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

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Louisiana Collection Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Hilliard University Art Museum

[Event Website]

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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.

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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.

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Morgan as Mentor: 1965-1998 Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

Admission: Free

Elemore Morgan, Jr. (1931 2008) was a renowned artist in Louisiana. Known primarily as a landscape painter, Morgan was also a beloved and influential teacher. As a member of the University of Louisiana (known then as the University of Southwest Louisiana) Art Department for over thirty years, Morgans influence as a mentor was profound. The University Art Museum will honor the artist and teacher with an exhibition of works by artists who credit Morgan as their artistic mentor. These artists tell the story… [Event Website]

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Scout Saturday

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

8:00 - 8:00 CST

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

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Bayou Cruise & Culture Tour

by: LCVC

1905 Verot School Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission: Deluxe Tour $130 for 2pp

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

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Cyber Camp

by: The Academy of Interactive Entertainment

The LITE Center 537 Cajundome Blvd.

11:00am-5:00pm

Admission: $150

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

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12th annual Zydeco Pancake Breakfast

by: The Kiwanis Club of Acadiana

Acadian Village Pavilion

Admission: $5

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

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Direct Action Organizing Lunch session

by: Region 4 Cancer Control Partnership

United Blood Services Conference Center

10:45am-1:15pm

Admission: FREE

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

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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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Film/TV & Music Meetup Group

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette South Regional Lib. Conf. Center

7:00pm

Admission: Free

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

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Euro-American Celebration

by: Alliance Française de Lafayette

735 Jefferson, Le Centre International

5:00pm-7:00pm

Admission: Free

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

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Monday, May 14, 2012

TRAIL Commuter Challenge

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette

Admission: Free

Bicycle commuters will have the opportunity to win gift certificates and other prizes from local businesses. Become a friend of "TRAILs for LA" on Facebook and each weekday post a picture of you on your bike at work to become eligible for a drawing of the daily prizes. For more information email TRAILs4LA@yahoo.com.Part of Lafayette's Bike Month.

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Tony Cutrera's See What I See Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Vermilionville's La Cuisine de Maman

10:00am-4:00pm

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Laurence Young Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Rue du Pont Galerie, Breaux Bridge

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Get Up & Ride National Bike Challenge

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette

Admission: Free

Signup at www.bikeleague.org to participate in a nationwide competition to win prizes just for riding your bike. Part of Lafayette's Bike Month activities. [Event Website]

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Lafayette Photographic Society

by: Cal Editor

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

7:00pm-9:00pm

Admission: Free

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

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2012 Bandit Run

by: Cal Editor

Prejean's Restaurant

6:00pm

The sixth annual Bandit Run, by Restore a Muscle Car, will celebrate the 35th anniversary of the release of the movie "Smokey and the Bandit." The roadshow will make a stop in Lafayette Monday, May 14 at 6 p.m. for dinner and a car show at Prejean's Rest… [Event Website]

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05/14/2012 - Public Policy Division Meeting

by: Chamber of Commerce
[Event Website]

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BASIC INTERNET-FREE COMPUTER CLASSES

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

1:00 PM

Material covered: This class focuses on a conceptual understanding of the Internet and those components necessary to acquire connectivity. The class then deals with browser functions and the various techniques for finding information on the World Wide Web. 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]

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BASIC INTERNET-FREE COMPUTER CLASSES

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

9:30 AM

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GRATUITO DE MICROSOFT OFFICE WORD 2007 CLASE EN ESPANOL

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

6:00 PM

GRATUITO DE MICROSOFT OFFICE WORD 2007 CLASE EN ESPANOLLa clase es una de una hora y media, dos sesiones dedas impartido por Frida Flix para los adultos.14 de mayo y 166:00 - 7:30 pmLlame al 981-1028 para registrarse.Laboratorio de TecnologiaLa Biblioteca Regional del Sur… [Event Website]

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Yoga Teacher Training

by: Acadiana Yoga & Wellness

911 Harding St. Lafayette, LA

The Acadiana Yoga and Wellness Teacher Training Program gives a student a safe and thorough experience in many of the deeper practices of Hatha Yoga, not just in Asana. You will learn breathing and meditation practices, and explore the philosophical and historical views underlying yoga practice. This broad-based teacher training reveals both Yogas ancient roots, and its modern applications. Mondays & Wednesdays 8:30AM -1:00PM Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:30AM 11:30AM Session runs from May 14, 2012… [Event Website]

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Ride of Silence

by: Cal Editor

Parc San Souci

6:00pm

Admission: Free

Cyclists will take to the roads in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. Although cyclists have a legal right to share the road with motorists, the motoring public often isn't aware of these rights, and sometimes not aware of the cyclists themselves. The ride is free and we ask cyclists to ride no faster than 12 mph, wear helmets, follow the rules of the road and remain silent during the ride. Cyclist will meet at Parc San Souci in downtown… [Event Website]

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Ride of Silence

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

8:00 PM

Monday, May 14, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. [Event Website]

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LINC Comprehensive Plan Meeting In A Box

by: Cal Editor

Vermilionville Performance Center

6:00pm

Lafayette Consolidated Government invites the community to embark on a comprehensive planning process that acts as a "guidebook" for the growth, development and redevelopment of the City of Lafayette and the unincorporated areas of the Parish of Lafayette. LCG wants to know issues and aspirations of members of this community and advocates for the preservation, sustainability and the improvement of French Louisiana's culture, language, and heritage. For more information contact Vermilionville by calling (337) 233-4077.

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Lafayette Science Museum Presents - Louisiana: 200 Years Later

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Tuesday, May 01, 2012 to Thursday, May 31, 2012. [Event Website]

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When Venus Transits the Sun

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, May 05, 2012 to Sunday, June 10, 2012. [Event Website]

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Boudin: The Traveling Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Acadian Cultural Center, 501 Fisher Road, Lafayette

Admission: Free

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Creole Culture Day Exhibit

by: LCVC

300 Fisher Rd., Lafayette

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission: Regular Admission

The exhibit tells the story of Free People of Color, Creoles and slaves in the Attakaps region. Topics include slavery, code noir, education, religion, and civil rights.

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Earth Day Exhibit

by: LCVC

300 Fisher Rd., Lafayette

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission: Regular Admission

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UL Summer Basketball Camp Registration

by: Cal Editor

Bourgeois Hall

Admission: $120, $135, $150

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Tony Cutera's See What I See Exhibit

by: LCVC

300 Fisher Rd., Lafayette

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission: Free

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Southern Open 2012

by: Cal Editor

AcA Main Gallery

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Southern Open 2012

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, May 05, 2012 to Sunday, July 15, 2012. [Event Website]

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Canstruction Lafayette - Team Names/Sign Information Deadline

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette Science Museum, 433 Jefferson St.

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Bayou Boat Tours

by: Cal Editor

Vermilionville

10:30pm-12:00pm

Admission: $12, $10, $8

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

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Tony Cuteras ''See What I See''

by: Cal Editor

La Cuisine de Maman

10:00am-4:00pm

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Saturday Morning Kids special - The Little Star That Could

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, May 05, 2012 to Saturday, August 25, 2012. [Event Website]

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We Are Astronomers

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, May 05, 2012 to Sunday, August 26, 2012. [Event Website]

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Sugar, Slavery, and Statehood: Bicentennial Program

by: LCVC

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

10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Admission: Free

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LA Printers - Marais Press

by: LCVC

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

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

Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $4, S

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

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

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Wildlife Hike

by: LCVC

5400 Levee Rd., St. Martinville

5:30-6:30

Admission: $1/person

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

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Louisiana Collection Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Hilliard University Art Museum

[Event Website]

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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.

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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.

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Morgan as Mentor: 1965-1998 Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

Admission: Free

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Scout Saturday

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

8:00 - 8:00 CST

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

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Bayou Cruise & Culture Tour

by: LCVC

1905 Verot School Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission: Deluxe Tour $130 for 2pp

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Cyber Camp

by: The Academy of Interactive Entertainment

The LITE Center 537 Cajundome Blvd.

11:00am-5:00pm

Admission: $150

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12th annual Zydeco Pancake Breakfast

by: The Kiwanis Club of Acadiana

Acadian Village Pavilion

Admission: $5

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Direct Action Organizing Lunch session

by: Region 4 Cancer Control Partnership

United Blood Services Conference Center

10:45am-1:15pm

Admission: FREE

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

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Annual Avec souci Garden Tour

by: Avec Souci

5 Lafayette Gardens

5:00pm

Admission: $15 in advance, $20 day

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Film/TV & Music Meetup Group

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette South Regional Lib. Conf. Center

7:00pm

Admission: Free

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Euro-American Celebration

by: Alliance Française de Lafayette

735 Jefferson, Le Centre International

5:00pm-7:00pm

Admission: Free

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Tuesday, May 15, 2012

TRAIL Commuter Challenge

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette

Admission: Free

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Tony Cutrera's See What I See Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Vermilionville's La Cuisine de Maman

10:00am-4:00pm

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Laurence Young Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Rue du Pont Galerie, Breaux Bridge

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Get Up & Ride National Bike Challenge

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette

Admission: Free

Signup at www.bikeleague.org to participate in a nationwide competition to win prizes just for riding your bike. Part of Lafayette's Bike Month activities. [Event Website]

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ZooLive

by: LCVC

Zoo of Acadiana, Broussard

11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.

Admission: $2 per person in additio

New at the Zoo of Acadiana, ZooLive is an animal show in our new Zootorium. Fun, exciting and educational up close and personal with some wild friends. [Event Website]

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LSU vs. Nicholls (Baseball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

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

6:30 PM

[Event Website]

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LSU vs. NCAA Championships (Day 1) (Women's Golf)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home: Franklin, Tenn. (Vanderbilt Legends Club)

TBA

[Event Website]

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[N] Baseball at Houston

by: University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Sports

Houston, TX

6:30 PM

Contact: Matt HebertGame NotesTHE MIDWEEK GAMEDate: Tuesday, May 15, 2012Location: Houston, TexasSite: Cougar Field (3,500)Time: 6:30 p.mOpponent: Houston (17-30-1)Radio: SportsRadio ESPN 1420 AM (KPEL)Television: NoneInternet Broadcast Link: www.espn1420.com Live Stats/Video: www.UHCougars.comPROBABLE STARTING PITCHERSRHP Joe Zimmermann (UL) vs. LHP Matt Hernandez (UH)The Traveling Cajuns: Coming off a week that featured four games on the road, Louisiana makes one more stop before returning to “The Ti… [Event Website]

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LSU vs. (Women's Golf)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home:

TBA

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LSU vs. (Baseball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home:

6:30 PM

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Step by Step Educational Series for Caregivers

by: Cal Editor

Emeritus at Lafayette, 215 W. Farrel Road

6:00pm-7:30pm

Admission: Free

The Alzheimers Association is proud to bring you the Step by Step Educational Series for Caregivers. This free series includes four presentations given by Acadiana area experts on Alzheimers disease for caregivers of persons with Alzheimers disease. The topics will cover Alzheimers symptoms, caregiver tips, and provide a general understanding of the Alzheimers disease process. For more information and to RSVP call Jennifer Campisi at 893-5030.

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SRL Sleuths Mystery Book Club

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

6:30 PM

Come discuss these books at the South Regional Library on the 3rd Tuesday at 6:30 pm.The books that will be discussed are as follows: Mar 20...In the Electric Mist with Confederate Dead by James Lee BurkeApr 17...Fever Season by Barbara HamblyMay 15...Chasing the Devil’s Tail by David Fulmer… [Event Website]

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Lafayette Master Gardners Association Talks

by: Cal Editor

Chastant Bros., 214 E. Pinhook Road

10:00am

Admission: Free

Master Gardener Theresa Guidry will talk about Square Foot Gardening. For additional info please call Steve Santillo at 233-3450.

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IPL Let Me Tell You a Story

by: Cal Editor

Parkview Library, 500 Grand Pre Blvd, New Iberia

6:30pm

Admission: Free

Book it to your Parkview Library on Tuesday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m. to celebrate the release of Let Me Tell You a Story by the New Iberia Life Writers. The Life Writing groups began meeting back in 2005 and through thick and thin have shared tales with each other that are heartwarming, laugh-out- loud funny, and sometimes heart breaking. Laughter and smiles will be shared as our two classes of Life Writers share tales, class memories and the release of their first published book. The classes are sponsored … [Event Website]

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Board Workshop on Budget

by: Lafayette Parish School System

11:00 AM

05/15/12 4:00pm Board Workshop on Budget The agenda for this meeting and minutes of previous meetings can be found at esb.lpssonline.com [Event Website]

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05/15/2012 - Ribbon Cutting: Telemedicine Clinic

by: Chamber of Commerce
Ribbon Cutting: Telemedicine Clinic [Event Website]

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City-Parish Council-LPUA Meeting

by: Lafayette Consolidated Govt

City Hall

5:30 pm

Click here to view the City-Parish Council's agendas and minutes. [Event Website]

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ReUSEum

by: Children's Museum
From Tuesday, May 15, 2012 to Saturday, May 19, 2012. [Event Website]

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Lafayette Science Museum Presents - Louisiana: 200 Years Later

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Tuesday, May 01, 2012 to Thursday, May 31, 2012. [Event Website]

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When Venus Transits the Sun

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, May 05, 2012 to Sunday, June 10, 2012. [Event Website]

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Boudin: The Traveling Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Acadian Cultural Center, 501 Fisher Road, Lafayette

Admission: Free

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Creole Culture Day Exhibit

by: LCVC

300 Fisher Rd., Lafayette

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission: Regular Admission

The exhibit tells the story of Free People of Color, Creoles and slaves in the Attakaps region. Topics include slavery, code noir, education, religion, and civil rights.

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Earth Day Exhibit

by: LCVC

300 Fisher Rd., Lafayette

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission: Regular Admission

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UL Summer Basketball Camp Registration

by: Cal Editor

Bourgeois Hall

Admission: $120, $135, $150

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Tony Cutera's See What I See Exhibit

by: LCVC

300 Fisher Rd., Lafayette

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission: Free

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Southern Open 2012

by: Cal Editor

AcA Main Gallery

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Southern Open 2012

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, May 05, 2012 to Sunday, July 15, 2012. [Event Website]

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Canstruction Lafayette - Team Names/Sign Information Deadline

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette Science Museum, 433 Jefferson St.

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Bayou Boat Tours

by: Cal Editor

Vermilionville

10:30pm-12:00pm

Admission: $12, $10, $8

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

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Tony Cuteras ''See What I See''

by: Cal Editor

La Cuisine de Maman

10:00am-4:00pm

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Saturday Morning Kids special - The Little Star That Could

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, May 05, 2012 to Saturday, August 25, 2012. [Event Website]

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We Are Astronomers

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, May 05, 2012 to Sunday, August 26, 2012. [Event Website]

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Sugar, Slavery, and Statehood: Bicentennial Program

by: LCVC

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

10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Admission: Free

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LA Printers - Marais Press

by: LCVC

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

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

Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $4, S

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

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

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Wildlife Hike

by: LCVC

5400 Levee Rd., St. Martinville

5:30-6:30

Admission: $1/person

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

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Louisiana Collection Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Hilliard University Art Museum

[Event Website]

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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.

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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.

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Morgan as Mentor: 1965-1998 Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

Admission: Free

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Scout Saturday

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

8:00 - 8:00 CST

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

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Bayou Cruise & Culture Tour

by: LCVC

1905 Verot School Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission: Deluxe Tour $130 for 2pp

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Cyber Camp

by: The Academy of Interactive Entertainment

The LITE Center 537 Cajundome Blvd.

11:00am-5:00pm

Admission: $150

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12th annual Zydeco Pancake Breakfast

by: The Kiwanis Club of Acadiana

Acadian Village Pavilion

Admission: $5

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Direct Action Organizing Lunch session

by: Region 4 Cancer Control Partnership

United Blood Services Conference Center

10:45am-1:15pm

Admission: FREE

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

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Annual Avec souci Garden Tour

by: Avec Souci

5 Lafayette Gardens

5:00pm

Admission: $15 in advance, $20 day

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Film/TV & Music Meetup Group

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette South Regional Lib. Conf. Center

7:00pm

Admission: Free

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Euro-American Celebration

by: Alliance Française de Lafayette

735 Jefferson, Le Centre International

5:00pm-7:00pm

Admission: Free

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Wednesday, May 16, 2012

TRAIL Commuter Challenge

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette

Admission: Free

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Tony Cutrera's See What I See Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Vermilionville's La Cuisine de Maman

10:00am-4:00pm

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Laurence Young Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Rue du Pont Galerie, Breaux Bridge

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Get Up & Ride National Bike Challenge

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette

Admission: Free

Signup at www.bikeleague.org to participate in a nationwide competition to win prizes just for riding your bike. Part of Lafayette's Bike Month activities. [Event Website]

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ZooLive

by: LCVC

Zoo of Acadiana, Broussard

11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.

Admission: $2 per person in additio

New at the Zoo of Acadiana, ZooLive is an animal show in our new Zootorium. Fun, exciting and educational up close and personal with some wild friends. [Event Website]

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LSU vs. NCAA Championships (Day 2) (Women's Golf)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home: Franklin, Tenn. (Vanderbilt Legends Club)

TBA

[Event Website]

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05/16/2012 - Business After Hours - May 2012

by: Chamber of Commerce
[Event Website]

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LSU vs. (Women's Golf)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home:

TBA

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River Dance Centre' Dance Revue

by: Heymann Center

Heymann Performing Arts Center / Lafayette

06:30 PM

River DanceCentre' will hold its annual Dance Revue at the Heymann Performing Arts Center. [Event Website]

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The Nouveau String Band

by: Cafe Vermilionville

Cafe Vermilionville

6:00pm-9:00pm

Admission: $30

Cafe Vermilionville Spring 2012 Courtyard Concert Series 1 half-plate and your choice of 2 glasses of wine, 3 beers or 2 cocktails for $30. [Event Website]

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BASIC INTERNET-FREE COMPUTER CLASSES

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

9:30 AM

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BASIC INTERNET-FREE COMPUTER CLASSES

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

1:00 PM

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GRATUITO DE MICROSOFT OFFICE WORD 2007 CLASE EN ESPANOL

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

6:00 PM

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Second Harvest Food Drive

by: Cal Editor

Intersection of Bertrand & Congress Streets

6:00am-6:00pm

Entergy and Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana plan to Fill the Bucket Truck with 2,000 Meals to help address the increased need for emergency food assistance during summer months when children are out of school. Food items may be dropped off from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the intersection of Bertrand Street and Congress Street, donors can enter the University of Louisiana at Lafayettes Cajun Field at the intersection of Bertrand Street and Reinhardt Street. … [Event Website]

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OC Rooftop Crawfish Boil & Block Party

by: Cal Editor

Rooftop Burdin Riehl Parking Garage

5:30pm-8:30pm

Admission: $35/person, $280/table

[Event Website]

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Professional Career Reception

by: LEDA

5:30 PM

Click Here to pre-register or register at the door the day of the event. This event is open to the public. [Event Website]

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Regular Board Meeting

by: Lafayette Parish School System

12:30 PM

05/16/12 5:30pm Regular Board Meeting The agenda for this meeting and minutes of previous meetings can be found at esb.lpssonline.com [Event Website]

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Refresh Leadership Simulcast

by: LEDA

07:30 AM

Express Employment Professionals is proud to present an exciting opportunity to join business leaders from throughout our community for a special event featuring speakers who have built distinguished careers based on the principles of great leadership. Wednesday, May 16, 2012 7:30am - 11:30am Lafayette Petroleum Club NO COST to register, however, Express is asking for a $5 donation for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. This simulcast iswill also be approvedfor HRCI General credit. If you or a… [Event Website]

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2nd Annual Professional Career Reception

by: Cal Editor

Crown Plaza, 1801 W. Pinhook Road

5:30pm-7:30pm

Admission: Free

Job seekers will be able to meet with hiring managers from a variety of companies that are currently hiring for professional positions in management, sales, finance and banking, engineering, information technology, clerical and administrative, customer service, healthcare and more. Attendees are encouraged to bring copies of their resumes and to dress professionally. A current list of participating employers and preregistration information is available at careerreceptionlafayette.eventbrite.com. For information, contact Kimberly Billeaudeau at 337-482-1444 or Barbara Prejean at 337-262-5559.

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"The Lost World" Screening at The Station at Cit des Arts

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

10:00 PM

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 from 6:45 PM to 10:00 PM. [Event Website]

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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]

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ReUSEum

by: Children's Museum
From Tuesday, May 15, 2012 to Saturday, May 19, 2012. [Event Website]

Comments

Lafayette Science Museum Presents - Louisiana: 200 Years Later

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Tuesday, May 01, 2012 to Thursday, May 31, 2012. [Event Website]

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When Venus Transits the Sun

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, May 05, 2012 to Sunday, June 10, 2012. [Event Website]

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Boudin: The Traveling Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Acadian Cultural Center, 501 Fisher Road, Lafayette

Admission: Free

Comments

Creole Culture Day Exhibit

by: LCVC

300 Fisher Rd., Lafayette

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission: Regular Admission

The exhibit tells the story of Free People of Color, Creoles and slaves in the Attakaps region. Topics include slavery, code noir, education, religion, and civil rights.

Comments

Earth Day Exhibit

by: LCVC

300 Fisher Rd., Lafayette

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission: Regular Admission

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UL Summer Basketball Camp Registration

by: Cal Editor

Bourgeois Hall

Admission: $120, $135, $150

Comments

Tony Cutera's See What I See Exhibit

by: LCVC

300 Fisher Rd., Lafayette

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission: Free

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Southern Open 2012

by: Cal Editor

AcA Main Gallery

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Southern Open 2012

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, May 05, 2012 to Sunday, July 15, 2012. [Event Website]

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Canstruction Lafayette - Team Names/Sign Information Deadline

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette Science Museum, 433 Jefferson St.

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Bayou Boat Tours

by: Cal Editor

Vermilionville

10:30pm-12:00pm

Admission: $12, $10, $8

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

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Tony Cuteras ''See What I See''

by: Cal Editor

La Cuisine de Maman

10:00am-4:00pm

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Saturday Morning Kids special - The Little Star That Could

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, May 05, 2012 to Saturday, August 25, 2012. [Event Website]

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We Are Astronomers

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, May 05, 2012 to Sunday, August 26, 2012. [Event Website]

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Sugar, Slavery, and Statehood: Bicentennial Program

by: LCVC

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

10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Admission: Free

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LA Printers - Marais Press

by: LCVC

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

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

Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $4, S

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

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

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Wildlife Hike

by: LCVC

5400 Levee Rd., St. Martinville

5:30-6:30

Admission: $1/person

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

Comments

Louisiana Collection Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Hilliard University Art Museum

[Event Website]

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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.

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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.

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Morgan as Mentor: 1965-1998 Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

Admission: Free

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Scout Saturday

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

8:00 - 8:00 CST

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

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Bayou Cruise & Culture Tour

by: LCVC

1905 Verot School Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission: Deluxe Tour $130 for 2pp

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Cyber Camp

by: The Academy of Interactive Entertainment

The LITE Center 537 Cajundome Blvd.

11:00am-5:00pm

Admission: $150

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12th annual Zydeco Pancake Breakfast

by: The Kiwanis Club of Acadiana

Acadian Village Pavilion

Admission: $5

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Direct Action Organizing Lunch session

by: Region 4 Cancer Control Partnership

United Blood Services Conference Center

10:45am-1:15pm

Admission: FREE

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

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Annual Avec souci Garden Tour

by: Avec Souci

5 Lafayette Gardens

5:00pm

Admission: $15 in advance, $20 day

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Film/TV & Music Meetup Group

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette South Regional Lib. Conf. Center

7:00pm

Admission: Free

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Euro-American Celebration

by: Alliance Française de Lafayette

735 Jefferson, Le Centre International

5:00pm-7:00pm

Admission: Free

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Thursday, May 17, 2012

Lafayette Master Gardners Association Talks

by: Cal Editor

Acadiana Old Rose Society

Janice Eaton Kilby will talk about Roses at The Acadiana Old Rose Society. Contact Andea Pate at 278-0369.

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2012 State of the Economy

by: Cal Editor

Cajundome Convention Center

12:00pm

Admission: $45

The 2012 State of the Economy Luncheon is the first-ever event where LEDA will unveil its newly-developed Lafayette Economic Index Report. This dashboard summary will compile 1,500 data points into 15 key statistics that offer instant insight into the current state of the local economy. Rather than a piecemeal approach, this synopsis will offer the details in a local and comprehensive view that is important to business decision-makers. Based on the entire 2011 performance data plus complete first-quarter 201… [Event Website]

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Author Ben Sandmel and Musician Yvette Landry at Casa Azul Gifts

by: Cal Editor

Casa Azul Gifts, 232 ML King Drive, Grand Coteau

7:00pm-9:00pm

Admission: Free

New Orleans author Ben Sandmel will read from his new book, Ernie K-Doe: The R&B Emperor of New Orleans. The evening includes a book signing. A musical performance by Yvette Landry will follow. The evening concludes with an open mic in which writers and musicians are welcome to participate. The event takes place from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information call Patrice (337) 662-1032 or festivalwords@gmail.… [Event Website]

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AOC Lighting 1

by: Cal Editor

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

6:30pm

Admission: $25, $40

This station teaches participants how to successfully use AOC's ARRI Light Kits. Participated will be required to set up and break down the lights and show their understanding of safety and proper care of the kit. [Event Website]

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Kayaking 101: Basic Skills for Flatwater Kayaking

by: Cal Editor

Lake Martin

5:00pm

Admission: $40

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

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Colorado Trail Seminar - Thru Hike to Day Hike

by: Cal Editor

Pack & Paddle, 601 E. Pinhook Road, Lafayette

6:00pm

Admission: Free

This dual seminar will feature a talk on John and Becky Williams' recent thru hike of the Colorado Trail as well as a detailedtalk on 5 different hikes you can do along the Colorado Trail - ranging from day hike to thru hike. We look forward to sharing our experience of the Colorado trail with you and helping you to create your own Colorado adventure. Call 337 232 5854 or visit www.packpaddle.com for more info. … [Event Website]

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TRAIL Commuter Challenge

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette

Admission: Free

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Tony Cutrera's See What I See Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Vermilionville's La Cuisine de Maman

10:00am-4:00pm

Comments

Laurence Young Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Rue du Pont Galerie, Breaux Bridge

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Get Up & Ride National Bike Challenge

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette

Admission: Free

Signup at www.bikeleague.org to participate in a nationwide competition to win prizes just for riding your bike. Part of Lafayette's Bike Month activities. [Event Website]

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ZooLive

by: LCVC

Zoo of Acadiana, Broussard

11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.

Admission: $2 per person in additio

New at the Zoo of Acadiana, ZooLive is an animal show in our new Zootorium. Fun, exciting and educational up close and personal with some wild friends. [Event Website]

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LSU at South Carolina (Baseball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Away: Columbia, S.C. (Carolina Stadium)

TBA

[Event Website]

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LSU vs. NCAA Regionals (Day 1) (Men's Golf)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home: TBD

TBA

[Event Website]

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LSU vs. NCAA Championships (Day 3) (Women's Golf)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home: Franklin, Tenn. (Vanderbilt Legends Club)

TBA

[Event Website]

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LSU vs. NCAA Team Championships (Women's Tennis)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home: Athens, Ga. (Dan Magill Complex)

TBA

[Event Website]

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LSU vs. TBD (if nec.) (Softball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home: Campus Sites (TBD)

TBA

[Event Website]

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[L] Baseball vs La.-Monroe*

by: University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Sports

Moore Field

6:00 PM

Contact: Matt HebertGame Notes | UL Season Stats | La.-Monroe Season Stats | Sun Belt StandingsTHE WEEKEND SERIESDates: Thursday-Saturday, May 17-19, 2012Location: Lafayette, La.Site: M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field (3,755)Times: 6:00 p.m. (Thurs) | 6:00 p.m. (Fri) | 6:00 p.m. (Sat)Opponent: La.-Monroe (25-27, 12-15 Sun Belt)Radio: Sports Radio ESPN 1420 AM (Thursday) & News Talk 96.5 KPEL-FM (Thursday, Friday, Saturday)Television: MyKLAF (Saturday)Internet Broadcast Links: ESPN 1420-AM and 96.5 KPEL-FMLive St… [Event Website]

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Men's Tennis at NCAA Championships

by: University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Sports

Athens, Ga.

12:00 AM

[Event Website]

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Women's Tennis at NCAA Championships

by: University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Sports

Athens, Ga.

12:00 AM

[Event Website]

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LSU vs. (Men's Golf)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home:

TBA

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LSU vs. (Softball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home:

TBA

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LSU vs. (Women's Golf)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home:

TBA

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LSU vs. (Women's Tennis)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home:

TBA

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LSU at (Baseball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Away:

6:00 PM

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River Dance Centre' Dance Revue

by: Heymann Center

Heymann Performing Arts Center / Lafayette

06:30 PM

River DanceCentre' will hold its annual Dance Revue at the Heymann Performing Arts Center. [Event Website]

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Les Coudre Points Quilting Workshop

by: Cal Editor

NUNU's, 1510 Hwy 93, Arnaudville

1:30pm

Admission: $40

Les Coudre Points quilting group invites devotees and novices of needlework to join in a weekly French-language quilting circle at NuNu Arts and Culture Collective. For more information on Les Coudre Points contact Loretta Bourque at 337-754-7115. [Event Website]

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05/17/2012 - Ribbon Cutting: Hilton Garden Inn

by: Chamber of Commerce
Ribbon Cutting: Hilton Garden Inn [Event Website]

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Evangeline Downs Thoroughbred Racing

by: Cal Editor

Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino

5:40pm

Comments

ReUSEum

by: Children's Museum
From Tuesday, May 15, 2012 to Saturday, May 19, 2012. [Event Website]

Comments

Lafayette Science Museum Presents - Louisiana: 200 Years Later

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Tuesday, May 01, 2012 to Thursday, May 31, 2012. [Event Website]

Comments

When Venus Transits the Sun

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, May 05, 2012 to Sunday, June 10, 2012. [Event Website]

Comments

Boudin: The Traveling Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Acadian Cultural Center, 501 Fisher Road, Lafayette

Admission: Free

Comments

Creole Culture Day Exhibit

by: LCVC

300 Fisher Rd., Lafayette

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission: Regular Admission

The exhibit tells the story of Free People of Color, Creoles and slaves in the Attakaps region. Topics include slavery, code noir, education, religion, and civil rights.

Comments

Earth Day Exhibit

by: LCVC

300 Fisher Rd., Lafayette

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission: Regular Admission

Comments

UL Summer Basketball Camp Registration

by: Cal Editor

Bourgeois Hall

Admission: $120, $135, $150

Comments

Tony Cutera's See What I See Exhibit

by: LCVC

300 Fisher Rd., Lafayette

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission: Free

Comments

Southern Open 2012

by: Cal Editor

AcA Main Gallery

Comments

Southern Open 2012

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, May 05, 2012 to Sunday, July 15, 2012. [Event Website]

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Acadiana Center for the Arts & Lafayette Science Museum team up to bring your kids The Art & Science of Sound!

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Thursday, May 17, 2012 to Friday, July 27, 2012. [Event Website]

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Canstruction Lafayette - Team Names/Sign Information Deadline

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette Science Museum, 433 Jefferson St.

Comments

Bayou Boat Tours

by: Cal Editor

Vermilionville

10:30pm-12:00pm

Admission: $12, $10, $8

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

Comments

Tony Cuteras ''See What I See''

by: Cal Editor

La Cuisine de Maman

10:00am-4:00pm

Comments

Saturday Morning Kids special - The Little Star That Could

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, May 05, 2012 to Saturday, August 25, 2012. [Event Website]

Comments

We Are Astronomers

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, May 05, 2012 to Sunday, August 26, 2012. [Event Website]

Comments

Sugar, Slavery, and Statehood: Bicentennial Program

by: LCVC

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

10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Admission: Free

Comments

LA Printers - Marais Press

by: LCVC

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

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

Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $4, S

Comments

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

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

Comments

Wildlife Hike

by: LCVC

5400 Levee Rd., St. Martinville

5:30-6:30

Admission: $1/person

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

Comments

Louisiana Collection Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Hilliard University Art Museum

[Event Website]

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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.

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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.

Comments

Morgan as Mentor: 1965-1998 Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

Admission: Free

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Scout Saturday

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

8:00 - 8:00 CST

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

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Bayou Cruise & Culture Tour

by: LCVC

1905 Verot School Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission: Deluxe Tour $130 for 2pp

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Cyber Camp

by: The Academy of Interactive Entertainment

The LITE Center 537 Cajundome Blvd.

11:00am-5:00pm

Admission: $150

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12th annual Zydeco Pancake Breakfast

by: The Kiwanis Club of Acadiana

Acadian Village Pavilion

Admission: $5

Comments

Direct Action Organizing Lunch session

by: Region 4 Cancer Control Partnership

United Blood Services Conference Center

10:45am-1:15pm

Admission: FREE

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

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Annual Avec souci Garden Tour

by: Avec Souci

5 Lafayette Gardens

5:00pm

Admission: $15 in advance, $20 day

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Film/TV & Music Meetup Group

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette South Regional Lib. Conf. Center

7:00pm

Admission: Free

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Euro-American Celebration

by: Alliance Française de Lafayette

735 Jefferson, Le Centre International

5:00pm-7:00pm

Admission: Free

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Friday, May 18, 2012

Jazz @ the Center - DR. MICHAEL WHITE

by: Acadiana Center for the Arts

Acadiana Center for the Arts

8:00 PM - 10:30 PM CST

Friday, May 18, 2012 from 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM. [Event Website]

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A Woman's Journey

by: Cal Editor

Theater 810

7:30pm

Admission: $10

"A Womans Journey" is a pair of one-act plays that depict women in different phases of their lives through their voices and stories. For more info, call 484-0172. [Event Website]

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TRAIL Commuter Challenge

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette

Admission: Free

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Tony Cutrera's See What I See Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Vermilionville's La Cuisine de Maman

10:00am-4:00pm

Comments

Laurence Young Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Rue du Pont Galerie, Breaux Bridge

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Get Up & Ride National Bike Challenge

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette

Admission: Free

Signup at www.bikeleague.org to participate in a nationwide competition to win prizes just for riding your bike. Part of Lafayette's Bike Month activities. [Event Website]

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ZooLive

by: LCVC

Zoo of Acadiana, Broussard

11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.

Admission: $2 per person in additio

New at the Zoo of Acadiana, ZooLive is an animal show in our new Zootorium. Fun, exciting and educational up close and personal with some wild friends. [Event Website]

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LSU at South Carolina (Baseball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Away: Columbia, S.C. (Carolina Stadium)

TBA

[Event Website]

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LSU vs. NCAA Regionals (Day 2) (Men's Golf)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home: TBD

TBA

[Event Website]

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LSU vs. NCAA Championships (Day 4) (Women's Golf)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home: Franklin, Tenn. (Vanderbilt Legends Club)

TBA

[Event Website]

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LSU vs. NCAA Team Championships (Men's Tennis)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home: Athens, Ga. (Dan Magill Tennis Complex)

TBA

[Event Website]

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[L] Baseball vs La.-Monroe*

by: University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Sports

Moore Field

6:00 PM

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Downtown Alive! - Creole String Beans

by: LCVC

Parc International, Downtown, Polk St. and Garfield St.

5:30 p.m.

Admission: Free

Enjoy live, local music as Lafayette comes alive for Downtown Alive! [Event Website]

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Downtown Alive! - Creole String Beans

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

8:00 PM

Friday, May 18, 2012 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. [Event Website]

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LSU vs. (Women's Golf)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home:

TBA

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LSU vs. (Men's Golf)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home:

TBA

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LSU vs. (Men's Tennis)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home:

TBA

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LSU at (Baseball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Away:

6:00 PM

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Lisa & Chuck Boudreaux Present Dr. Michael White part of the Jazz @ the Center Series

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

10:00 PM

Friday, May 18, 2012 from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM. [Event Website]

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French Toddler Classes

by: Cal Editor

Vermilionville

9:30am

Admission: $135

l'Alliance Francaise de Lafayette is offering an eight-week French course for children between the ages of 2-4 with structured, hands-on activities including art projects, books, movement, puppets and songs. The classes are taught by Jessica Cormier. 2012 l'Alliance Franaise de Lafayette Family Membership is $50. Current session runs through July 8th. Tuition is $135 for an 8 week session at $120, or $15/class, with a $15 materials fee. For more information call 261-1002. … [Event Website]

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Bike Corral at Downtown Alive!

by: Cal Editor

Parc San Souci

5:30pm-8:30pm

Admission: Free

T.R.A.I.L. and Bike Lafayette will provide free "valet parking" for cyclists at Downtown Alive. The purpose of bike corrals is to facilitate biking and create a community space for bicycle enthusiasts at Downtown Alive. Show your bike corral claim ticket at Viva La Waffle and get $1 off any sandwich. For more informaton, email Tony@BikeLafayette.org… [Event Website]

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Bike to Work Day

by: Cal Editor

Another Broken Egg, River Ranch

7:00am

Admission: Free

Join Joey Durel when he bikes from his home to meet with area cyclists at Another Broken Egg in River Ranch for coffee at 7 a.m. Immediately following coffee, BikeLafayette will lead the "Commuter Convoy" from the Fresh Market parking lot in River Ranch along secondary roads to work places in downtown, ULL and the Oil Center. For more information email Trails4LA@yahoo.com. Part of Lafayette's Bike Month. … [Event Website]

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2nd Annual Bread Pudding Taste-Off at Downtown Alive!

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

8:00 PM

Friday, May 18, 2012 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. [Event Website]

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Tipitina's Foundation & Let's Be Totally Clear Announce Smoke-Free Air Series

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

11:00 PM

Friday, May 18, 2012 from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM. [Event Website]

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[W] Softball vs Mississippi Valley State

by: University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Sports

Lamson Park

12:00 AM

[W] Softball vs Mississippi Valley State

Contact: Cory WeigelGame NotesDate: May 18-20Location: Lafayette, La.Site: Lamson ParkRadio: ESPN 1420 (KPEL)Live Stats/Webstream: www.ragincajuns.comOpponents: No. 2 Seed – Stanford No. 3 Seed – Baylor No. 4 Seed – Mississippi Valley State THE SCHEDULE: Friday, May 183:30 p.m. Game 1 - #2 Stanford vs. Baylor6:00 p.m. Game 2 - #1 Louisiana vs. Mississippi Valley State Saturday, May 191:00 p.m. Game 3 – Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 23:30 p.m. Game 4 – Loser Game 1 vs. Loser Gam… [Event Website]

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[N] Golf at Greensboro Regional

by: University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Sports

Greensboro, N.C. (Grandover Resort East Course)

12:00 AM

Contact: Jeff Schneider GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Ragin’ Cajuns golf team headed to Greensboro, N.C. on Tuesday to begin preparations for the Greensboro Regional. The NCAA tournament appearance is the first for Louisiana in five years. “This is a huge opportunity for us,” head coach Theo Sliman said. “We are going to approach this from a fun standpoint. We have worked hard all season long to get to this point. Now it’s time to go out and enjoy this experience and just have… [Event Website]

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Evangeline Downs Thoroughbred Racing

by: Cal Editor

Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino

5:40pm

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ReUSEum

by: Children's Museum
From Tuesday, May 15, 2012 to Saturday, May 19, 2012. [Event Website]

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Kimberly Johnson-Nagle's production of A WOMAN'S JOURNEY

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Friday, May 18, 2012 to Sunday, May 27, 2012. [Event Website]

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Lafayette Science Museum Presents - Louisiana: 200 Years Later

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Tuesday, May 01, 2012 to Thursday, May 31, 2012. [Event Website]

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When Venus Transits the Sun

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, May 05, 2012 to Sunday, June 10, 2012. [Event Website]

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Boudin: The Traveling Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Acadian Cultural Center, 501 Fisher Road, Lafayette

Admission: Free

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Creole Culture Day Exhibit

by: LCVC

300 Fisher Rd., Lafayette

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission: Regular Admission

The exhibit tells the story of Free People of Color, Creoles and slaves in the Attakaps region. Topics include slavery, code noir, education, religion, and civil rights.

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Earth Day Exhibit

by: LCVC

300 Fisher Rd., Lafayette

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission: Regular Admission

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UL Summer Basketball Camp Registration

by: Cal Editor

Bourgeois Hall

Admission: $120, $135, $150

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Tony Cutera's See What I See Exhibit

by: LCVC

300 Fisher Rd., Lafayette

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission: Free

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Southern Open 2012

by: Cal Editor

AcA Main Gallery

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Southern Open 2012

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, May 05, 2012 to Sunday, July 15, 2012. [Event Website]

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Acadiana Center for the Arts & Lafayette Science Museum team up to bring your kids The Art & Science of Sound!

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Thursday, May 17, 2012 to Friday, July 27, 2012. [Event Website]

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Canstruction Lafayette - Team Names/Sign Information Deadline

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette Science Museum, 433 Jefferson St.

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Bayou Boat Tours

by: Cal Editor

Vermilionville

10:30pm-12:00pm

Admission: $12, $10, $8

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

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Tony Cuteras ''See What I See''

by: Cal Editor

La Cuisine de Maman

10:00am-4:00pm

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Saturday Morning Kids special - The Little Star That Could

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, May 05, 2012 to Saturday, August 25, 2012. [Event Website]

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We Are Astronomers

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, May 05, 2012 to Sunday, August 26, 2012. [Event Website]

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Sugar, Slavery, and Statehood: Bicentennial Program

by: LCVC

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

10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Admission: Free

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LA Printers - Marais Press

by: LCVC

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

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

Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $4, S

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

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

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Wildlife Hike

by: LCVC

5400 Levee Rd., St. Martinville

5:30-6:30

Admission: $1/person

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

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Louisiana Collection Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Hilliard University Art Museum

[Event Website]

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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.

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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.

Comments

Morgan as Mentor: 1965-1998 Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

Admission: Free

Comments

Scout Saturday

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

8:00 - 8:00 CST

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

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Bayou Cruise & Culture Tour

by: LCVC

1905 Verot School Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission: Deluxe Tour $130 for 2pp

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Cyber Camp

by: The Academy of Interactive Entertainment

The LITE Center 537 Cajundome Blvd.

11:00am-5:00pm

Admission: $150

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12th annual Zydeco Pancake Breakfast

by: The Kiwanis Club of Acadiana

Acadian Village Pavilion

Admission: $5

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Direct Action Organizing Lunch session

by: Region 4 Cancer Control Partnership

United Blood Services Conference Center

10:45am-1:15pm

Admission: FREE

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

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Annual Avec souci Garden Tour

by: Avec Souci

5 Lafayette Gardens

5:00pm

Admission: $15 in advance, $20 day

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Film/TV & Music Meetup Group

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette South Regional Lib. Conf. Center

7:00pm

Admission: Free

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Euro-American Celebration

by: Alliance Française de Lafayette

735 Jefferson, Le Centre International

5:00pm-7:00pm

Admission: Free

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Saturday, May 19, 2012

Headliner Extravaganza with Three Dog Night

by: Cal Editor

Cajundome Convention Center

7:30pm

Admission: $30

Headliner Extravaganza with Three Dog Night

Three Dog Night will be performing at the Cajundome Convention Center for the Krewe of Acadiana's 2012 Headliner Extravaganza [Event Website]

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A Woman's Journey

by: Cal Editor

Theater 810

7:30pm

Admission: $10

"A Womans Journey" is a pair of one-act plays that depict women in different phases of their lives through their voices and stories. For more info, call 484-0172. [Event Website]

Comments

TRAIL Commuter Challenge

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette

Admission: Free

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Tony Cutrera's See What I See Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Vermilionville's La Cuisine de Maman

10:00am-4:00pm

Comments

Laurence Young Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Rue du Pont Galerie, Breaux Bridge

Comments

Get Up & Ride National Bike Challenge

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette

Admission: Free

Signup at www.bikeleague.org to participate in a nationwide competition to win prizes just for riding your bike. Part of Lafayette's Bike Month activities. [Event Website]

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Faith & Form

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard Art Museum, UL Campus

Faith and Form surveys some of the remarkable fine art and decorative art from area churches, cathedrals and private collections. The exhibition has been in development for over two years and is a partnership between the Hilliard Museum and the UL Lafayette Public History program. Faith and Form is part of Louisiana's Bicentennial Celebration. This exhibition consists of religious artifacts from a variety of Catholic churches in Acadiana as well as a few artworks from the Museum's permanent collection. For… [Event Website]

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ZooLive

by: LCVC

Zoo of Acadiana, Broussard

11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.

Admission: $2 per person in additio

New at the Zoo of Acadiana, ZooLive is an animal show in our new Zootorium. Fun, exciting and educational up close and personal with some wild friends. [Event Website]

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LSU at South Carolina (Baseball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Away: Columbia, S.C. (Carolina Stadium)

TBA

[Event Website]

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LSU vs. NCAA Regionals (Day 3) (Men's Golf)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home: TBD

TBA

[Event Website]

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[L] Baseball vs La.-Monroe*

by: University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Sports

Moore Field

6:00 PM

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LSU vs. (Men's Golf)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Home:

TBA

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LSU at (Baseball)

by: Louisiana State University Sports

Away:

12:30 PM

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Armed Forces Day Ceremony

by: LCVC

Bouligny Plaza, 102 W Main St, New Iberia

6-8 p.m.

A Celebration of our Armed forces keeping us safe at home and abroad with Flag Ceremony and Harmony of Patriotic Music.

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Introduction to Pilates Matwork 101: For the Aspiring Teacher

by: Acadiana Yoga & Wellness

911 Harding St. Lafayette, LA

Saturday-May 19, 2012 12:00pm-6:00pm Sunday-May 20, 2012 10:00am-6:00pm The beginner mat program is the foundation of programs. During this weekend you will learn to teach the 18 beginner level mat exercises and be introduced to teaching tools, philosophy, and teaching formula. The training is broken into five different modules. Each module requires a set number of apprentice hours, i.e. practice hours, which include teaching others, personal practice, and observation. Pre-Requisites Attend a minimum o… [Event Website]

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5k for VOA - Run Like You Mean It, Walk Like You Care

by: Volunteers of America Acadiana Programs

River Ranch Town Square Lafayette LA

9:00am

Admission: $20.00

Come support Volunteers of America Acadiana programs 1st Annual 5k for VOA - Run Like You Mean It, Walk Like You Care event. Register on-line or call 234-5715 and speak to Stacie Comeaux for more information. [Event Website]

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Master Class with Images Animes

by: Acadiana Center for the Arts

4:00 PM

Saturday, May 19, 2012 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. [Event Website]

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Baton Rouge Slam Team workshop

by: Cal Editor

Casa Azul Gifts, 232 ML King Drive, Grand Coteau

2:00pm-4:00pm

Admission: Free

Casa Azul Gifts in Grand Coteau hosts a poetry workshop and a performance. The events are held as a fundraiser for the Baton Rouge Slam Team. [Event Website]

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Baton Rouge Slam Team workshop

by: Cal Editor

Casa Azul Gifts, 232 ML King Drive, Grand Coteau

6:00pm-8:00pm

Admission: Free

Casa Azul Gifts in Grand Coteau hosts a poetry workshop and a performance. The events are held as a fundraiser for the Baton Rouge Slam Team. [Event Website]

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3rd Annual Sporting Clay Shoot-Out

by: Cal Editor

Wilderness Gun Club, 7 Teurlings Drive

8:00am

Admission: $400

[Event Website]

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1st Annual UBS Golf Tournament

by: LCVC

The Wetlands, 2129 N. University Ave., Lafayette

1 p.m. Shotgun Start

Admission: $125 individual, $75 chi

A fun event for families and teams. Students and children are encouraged to play and will be allowed special advantages on the course. Prizes will be awarded for top placing teams and other competitions. [Event Website]

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Second Spinners Web Storyteller's Night

by: Cal Editor

Cite Des Arts

7:00pm

Jim Phillips is proud to bring The Spinners Web, Storytellers Night to Cit des Arts as a series of Storytellers Nights in celebration of The Bicentennial of Louisiana Statehood. The Spinners Web, Storytellers Night will pit storyteller against storyteller to explain how the world and humanity works or to tell completely meaningless stories that are very funny or to celebrate the Louisiana Purchase and its restoration of hope for the future of our children. Featuring Barry Ancelet, storyteller and f… [Event Website]

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Skyliners Big Band performance

by: Cal Editor

Petroleum Club, Oil Center

7:30pm

Admission: $15

Join the Skyliners Big Band on May 19th for its third dance of the season. Lafayette's swinging 20-piece jazz orchestra has been blowing the little town blues away since 1950. All are welcome at the Petroleum Club, 111 Heymann Blvd. in the Oil Center; 7:30-11:00 p.m. $15 per person at the door. For more information call 337-234-2133 or email skylinersbigband@gmail.com.

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Bayou Grand Gueule Paddle Trip

by: Cal Editor

Pack & Paddle, 601 E. Pinhook Road, Lafayette

Admission: $40

Join us as we paddle through narrow twisting bayous near age-old cypress that are gnarled from centuries of wind and weather. Our path will take us through Bayou Grand Gueule, along the cypress riddled bank of Lake Dauterive and then back through the twisty, turny Bayou Benoit in returning to the landing. We'll enjoy a meal at the take-out after we arrive back from the trip. This trip is marked by its spectacular paddle through Lake Dauterive's 2,000 year old cypress as well as exploring the maze of cuts th… [Event Website]

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Outdoor Gear Garage Sale

by: Cal Editor

Pack & Paddle, 601 E. Pinhook Road, Lafayette

Admission: Free

Whether you are looking for a deal or would like to sell some of that old gear in your closet, the Outdoor Gear Garage Sale is the day to be at Pack & Paddle. And to be there EARLY!!!! Starting at 8am, the P&P Parking lot under our big Native Red Oak will be filled with tables offering kayaks, packs, sleeping bags and lots of other lightly used gear at garage sale prices. All are encouraged to sell gear at the Garage Sale. At our last sale, nearly EVERY SCRAP of gear was sold within an hour of o… [Event Website]

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[W] Softball vs Mississippi Valley State

by: University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Sports

Lamson Park

12:00 AM

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[N] Golf at Greensboro Regional

by: University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Sports

Greensboro, N.C. (Grandover Resort East Course)

12:00 AM

Comments

Evangeline Downs Thoroughbred Racing

by: Cal Editor

Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino

5:40pm

Comments

ReUSEum

by: Children's Museum
From Tuesday, May 15, 2012 to Saturday, May 19, 2012. [Event Website]

Comments

Kimberly Johnson-Nagle's production of A WOMAN'S JOURNEY

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Friday, May 18, 2012 to Sunday, May 27, 2012. [Event Website]

Comments

Lafayette Science Museum Presents - Louisiana: 200 Years Later

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Tuesday, May 01, 2012 to Thursday, May 31, 2012. [Event Website]

Comments

When Venus Transits the Sun

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, May 05, 2012 to Sunday, June 10, 2012. [Event Website]

Comments

Boudin: The Traveling Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Acadian Cultural Center, 501 Fisher Road, Lafayette

Admission: Free

Comments

Creole Culture Day Exhibit

by: LCVC

300 Fisher Rd., Lafayette

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission: Regular Admission

The exhibit tells the story of Free People of Color, Creoles and slaves in the Attakaps region. Topics include slavery, code noir, education, religion, and civil rights.

Comments

Earth Day Exhibit

by: LCVC

300 Fisher Rd., Lafayette

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission: Regular Admission

Comments

UL Summer Basketball Camp Registration

by: Cal Editor

Bourgeois Hall

Admission: $120, $135, $150

Comments

Tony Cutera's See What I See Exhibit

by: LCVC

300 Fisher Rd., Lafayette

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission: Free

Comments

Southern Open 2012

by: Cal Editor

AcA Main Gallery

Comments

Southern Open 2012

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, May 05, 2012 to Sunday, July 15, 2012. [Event Website]

Comments

Acadiana Center for the Arts & Lafayette Science Museum team up to bring your kids The Art & Science of Sound!

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Thursday, May 17, 2012 to Friday, July 27, 2012. [Event Website]

Comments

Bayou Boat Tours

by: Cal Editor

Vermilionville

10:30pm-12:00pm

Admission: $12, $10, $8

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

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Tony Cuteras ''See What I See''

by: Cal Editor

La Cuisine de Maman

10:00am-4:00pm

Comments

Saturday Morning Kids special - The Little Star That Could

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, May 05, 2012 to Saturday, August 25, 2012. [Event Website]

Comments

We Are Astronomers

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
From Saturday, May 05, 2012 to Sunday, August 26, 2012. [Event Website]

Comments

Sugar, Slavery, and Statehood: Bicentennial Program

by: LCVC

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

10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Admission: Free

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LA Printers - Marais Press

by: LCVC

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

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

Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $4, S

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

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

Comments

Wildlife Hike

by: LCVC

5400 Levee Rd., St. Martinville

5:30-6:30

Admission: $1/person

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

Comments

Louisiana Collection Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Hilliard University Art Museum

[Event Website]

Comments

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.

Comments

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.

Comments

Morgan as Mentor: 1965-1998 Exhibit

by: Cal Editor

Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

Admission: Free

Comments

Scout Saturday

by: Downtown Lafayette Unlimited

8:00 - 8:00 CST

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

Comments

Bayou Cruise & Culture Tour

by: LCVC

1905 Verot School Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Admission: Deluxe Tour $130 for 2pp

Comments

Cyber Camp

by: The Academy of Interactive Entertainment

The LITE Center 537 Cajundome Blvd.

11:00am-5:00pm

Admission: $150

Comments

12th annual Zydeco Pancake Breakfast

by: The Kiwanis Club of Acadiana

Acadian Village Pavilion

Admission: $5

Comments

Direct Action Organizing Lunch session

by: Region 4 Cancer Control Partnership

United Blood Services Conference Center

10:45am-1:15pm

Admission: FREE

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

Comments

Annual Avec souci Garden Tour

by: Avec Souci

5 Lafayette Gardens

5:00pm

Admission: $15 in advance, $20 day

Comments

Film/TV & Music Meetup Group

by: Cal Editor

Lafayette South Regional Lib. Conf. Center

7:00pm

Admission: Free

Comments

Euro-American Celebration

by: Alliance Française de Lafayette

735 Jefferson, Le Centre International

5:00pm-7:00pm

Admission: Free

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