Enjoy a car show, airplane rides, live music, kid’s activities, and more at this aerobatic event in Sunset on June 10, 2023.
Culture
Museum Director Continues To Seek Funding For Heating and Cooling System
The heating and air conditioning units inside the Opelousas Museum and Interpretive Center have apparently begun displaying the type of antiquity that can be found in many of the exhibits that executive director Patrice Melnick enjoys displaying daily inside the museum building.
St. Landry Parish Government is firing up the pits and ready for the 2ndAnnual St. Landry BBQ Festival
St. Landry Parish Government is excited to host the full
lineup of events for the 2023 St. Landry BBQ Fest. The second annual festival will take place on June 9-11, 2023, at the Yambilee Grounds and Ag Arena in
Opelousas.
Interchange Murals Have A Dual Effect
A pair of roaring Tigers identically painted on facing murals seemingly threatens vehicles passing underneath the Judson Walsh interchange of Interstate 49.
Parish School Children Feature Artwork
St. Landry Parish public elementary school children participating in the gifted and talent programs had their artwork displayed last Friday at the Opelousas Museum and Interpretative Center.
Local Author Returns For Children’s Book Promotion
Lavaille Lavette returned to her creative roots last week with a one-day promotional tour of her latest children’s fictional book.
CENLA Author’s Club Upcoming May Events
See this note from Michael Wynne with CENLA Author’s Club about upcoming events this week in Alexandria.
ART AND CULTURAL HERITAGE @ NUNU in Arnaudville-Deux Bayous Cultural District
Join us this weekend for ART JAM at the NUNU Collective.
Local Author Schedules Friday Appearances
New York Times Best-Selling editor, author, publisher Lavaille Lavette will be recognized on the floors of the House and Senate today. Lavette is a native of Opelousas, Louisiana.
Zydeco Event Scheduled Downtown May 11
May 11th Music & Market to feature Leon Chavis & the Zydeco Flames
Live & Local in St. Landry set for Friday, May 19th
St. Landry Parish Government hosts “Live & Local in St. Landry” a monthly music concert series taking place at the Yambilee Ag Arena in Opelousas on Friday, May 19 at 9 pm with local zydeco bands Leon Chavis & Zydeco Flames and Mike Broussard & Nu’Edition Zydeco.
Sunset Herb & Garden Festival Set for Saturday, May 6, 2023
On Saturday, May 6th step outside and enjoy Louisiana’s springtime weather while shopping for a wide variety of plants and herbs in Sunset. (Courtesy of St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission.)
Festival of Words to be held in Grand Coteau
On May 24th the Festival of Words is sponsoring an event at The Hive Market in Grand Coteau.
Mosaic Public Art Piece at South City Park Nears Completion
As part of the Keep Louisiana Beautiful Healthy Communities Grant, local artist Michelle Fontenot completed work on the mosaic public art piece on the water fountain at South City Park.
“Louisiana Orphan Trains – The Untold Story” Documentary Screening
On Wednesday, May 3 at the Delta Grand Theatre in downtown Opelousas, a special screening of “Louisiana Orphan Trains – The Untold Story” will take place.
Music & Market to feature The Cypress Band with Willie Tee & Lynn August
Music & Market continues Thursday, May 4th in downtown Opelousas with The Cypress Band featuring Willie Tee & Lynn August.
Local Dancers Capture Awards
Elite Academy of Dance, located in Opelousas, Louisiana, traveled to Houston, Texas March 31st through April 2nd to compete in the Starpower Regional Dance Competition.
Historic Venus House Being Repaired
The historic Venus house at Le Vieux Village is getting some much needed attention.
Opelousas Music & Market Continues April 27 with Don Fontenot et Les Amis de la Louisiane
Music & Market continues its four-week Spring series in Opelousas on April 27th with popular Cajun music band, Don Fontenot et Les Amis de la Louisiane.
Robert Mann to Speak to Cenla Authors’ Club Meeting Thursday in Alexandria
One of the most widely respected and important speakers to ever presented at the CENLA Book Club meetings is speaking this coming Thursday night at 6 p. m. at the Westside Regional Library branch in Alexandria.
The Talented Arts Program of St. Landry Parish
On Friday, May 12, there will be a reception for a student exhibit. The show presents artworks by youth of The Talented Arts Program of St. Landry Parish.
Music and Market Presents Geno Delafose This Evening in Downtown Opelousas
Put your dancing shoes on and head out to the St. Landry Parish Courthouse Square to join in the fun, and hear some great music. From 6-8 PM this evening, April 20, 2023.
Acadiana Center for the Arts’ Comedy Club series brings national stand-up comedians to Lafayette
Acadiana Center for the Arts’ Comedy Club series brings nationally
recognized stand-up comedians to Lafayette this year through a new partnership with Lafayette Comedy, thanks to support from Dr. Jay Culotta, who sponsors the series.
Music & Market Returns to the Opelousas Live Music Scene
Music & Market returns to the Opelousas live music scene for a four-week Spring series beginning Thursday, April 20th.
Black History Exhibit Continuation and Historic Church Documents
St. Landry Parish Clerk of Court Charles Jagneaux is announcing the continued exhibition in April for a popular parish wide traveling historic exhibit which has been presented to historic African-American church congregations since February.
Opelousas Pregnancy Center Presents Ben Myers April 28th
Ben Myers, a local Christian musician, will be showcasing his music in Opelousas to benefit the Opelousas Pregnancy Center on April 28, 2023.
Port Barre PD Hosting Law for Paws Spring Event April 15th.
The Port Barre Police Department is hosting its annual Law for Paws Spring event on Saturday, April 15th. It will be a family fun day with great food and activities for all to enjoy and it’s all for a great cause!
Museum Unveils Free People Of Color Exhibit
A permanent exhibit featuring St. Landry Parish free people of color, was introduced publicly Thursday night at the Opelousas Museum and Interpretive Center.
Reviews are IN| The Importance of Being Earnest is FUNNY!
There is one week left to see the latest Opelousas Little Theatre production of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest.
Still Rising: Free People of Color in St. Landry Parish EXHIBIT AT OPELOUSAS MUSEUM
On Thursday, March 30, the Opelousas Museum and Interpretive Center hosts a reception for a new exhibit, Still Rising: Free People of Color in St. Landry Parish. The scholars who created the exhibit will give brief presentations as visitors enjoy the display.
On Saturday, April 1, presenters will provide in depth information on Free People of Color in St. Landry Parish.
Acadiana Center for the Arts’ Louisiana Crossroads series – Zydeco music with Preston Frank and the Frank Family Band
Join Acadiana Center for the Arts on Thursday, April 6th, for a rare night
with Preston Frank and the Frank Family Band!
Opelousas Little Theater Presents “The Importance of Being Earnest”
Come out to Opelousas Little Theatre and see this trivial comedy play out at 7pm, this Friday and Saturday with a matinee performance on Sunday at 2pm! See the above flyer for more information on performance dates, time and the cast.
36th ANNUAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CRAWFISH ÉTOUFFÉE COOK-OFF
The Eunice Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the City of Eunice presents the 36th Annual World Championship Crawfish Étouffée Cook-off.
Washington 2nd Annual Community Festival This Weekend.
The Town of Washington, with support of the Steamboat City Association, Inc., is hosting the second annual Community Festival on March 25, 2023 on Main Street.
Acadiana Center for the Arts Hosts Documentary Film Screening
HOLLOW TREE, a new feature documentary that follows three Louisiana
teenagers as they discover how the history of the Mississippi River shapes their lives in a time of climate crisis, is screening at Acadiana Center for the Arts on April 2nd.
HOPE for Opelousas Art Show/Fundraiser Scheduled for Thursday
Mark your calendars for this special Art Show Fundraiser to benefit HOPE for Opelousas.
Cenla Author’s Club – One of a Kind Meeting
Mark your calendar for what is being called a “one of a kind meeting” at the Cenla Author’s Club in Alexandria this coming Thursday, March 23, 2023.
Azaleas Decorate The Approach Of Opelousas Springtime
It’s been often said that Opelousas appears most well-dressed and picturesque during the beginning of spring.
Delta Grand Concert Series Features Local Artists
St. Landry Parish Government announces monthly concert series at Delta Grand.
St. Landry Parish Government has announced the beginning of a monthly concert series called “Live & Local in St. Landry” at the Delta Grand, kicking off with Jeremy Fruge & the Zydeco Hotboyz on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at 7 PM.
Lafayette Genealogical Society to Meet Thursday, March 16, 2023, at 6:00 p.m
Lafayette Genealogical Society monthly meeting will be Thursday, March 16, 2023 beginning at 6:00 p.m
