JANUARY-FEBRUARY-MARCH 2009
Jan. 1-16-Moncton Rock, Acadiana Cri: Art & Music in the Cultural Capitals of Both Acadies (1968-2008) Exhibit. Arnaudville. Steeple View Gallery, 149 Fuselier St. Featuring over 30 artists, this exhibit is a rare spotlight on contemporary Acadian & Cajun artists from both North & South Acadie. The exhibition spans four generations of artists & covers many interrelated art forms-music, poetry, theater, literature, painting, musical instrument crafts, graphic design, drawing & video incl. pieces from the Saw Gallery in Ottawa, Canada. Thur 11AM-2PM, Fri 11AM-5PM, Sat-Sun 10AM-4PM & by appt. (337) 754-9898.
Jan. 1-30—Icons by Sylvia Inzerella Exhibit. Opelousas. Opelousas Museum & Interpretive Center, 315 N. Main St. Inzerella, a native of St. Martinville, is an accomplished icon writer/artist. Her style of work integrates modern & traditional methods of icon writing. Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM & Sat 10AM-3PM. Free-Group tours by appt. (337) 948-2589.
Jan. 1-March 31 –Mardi Gras Exhibit. Eunice. The Eunice Depot Museum, 220 S. C.C. Duson St. The museum will feature Mardi Gras on the Cajun Prairie, including costumes worn during the Courir de Mardi Gras. Also, see exhibits on the Railroad memorabilia from Robert Duran and also Civil War artifacts. Tues.-Sat. 8:30AM-4:30PM. (337) 457-6540.
Jan. 3 – Lovesick Blues: An Evening with Hank Williams, Sr.Eunice. Liberty Theater, 200 W. Park Ave. A Tribute to Hank Williams, Sr. featuring Hugh Harris. 6PM. Reserved seating-Tickets $12. (337) 457-7389 or www.eunice-la.com.
Jan. 4, 11, 18 & 25-JAMbalaya Acoustic Music Jam Session @ Tom’s Fiddles. Arnaudville. 204 Fuselier Rd. Event held 1-3PM every Sun. An "organic" jam that provides a platform for musical artists. Food & iced tea served by donation. (337) 754-5528.
Jan. 10-Rendez-Vous des Cajuns Cajun Radio & TV Show. Eunice. Liberty Theater, 200 W. Park Ave. Every Saturday night, live music and dancing. Hosted in Cajun French, music along with discussion of Cajun culture and history. 6-7:30PM. Admission. Featuring-Ray Abshire; Fricasse Cajun Band. (337) 457-7389 or www.eunice-la.com.
Jan. 11 – Bon Soir Catin. Arnaudville. Nu Nu’s Nightlite & Café, 1013 Neblett. 12PM. $10. (337) 754-9898.
Jan. 15-Around the Culinary World. Arnaudville. Town Market, 1013 Neblett. A monthly cooking demo by Virtual Bistro Catering’s Chef, Maureen Little. (337) 754-9898 or www.culinaryworld.homestead.com.
Jan. 16-Arnaudville Potluck. Arnaudville. Town Market, 1013 Neblett. If you can’t bring a dish…just bring your fork!” Join Arnaudville for a themed-potluck & live music jam every 3rd Fri. of the month. 5-8PM. (337) 754-9898.
Jan. 17-Rendez-Vous des Cajuns Cajun Radio & TV Show. Eunice. Liberty Theater, 200 W. Park Ave. Every Saturday night, live music and dancing. Hosted in Cajun French, music along with discussion of Cajun culture and history. 6-7:30PM. Admission. Featuring-Melange; Hubert Maitre & the Triangle Aces. (337) 457-7389 or www.eunice-la.com.
Jan. 19 – The 26th Annual Martin Luther King Celebration. Opelousas. Little Zion Baptist Church, 840 W. Bellevue St. This unique celebration, which features a parade and program, is in its 26th year of honoring the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Lineup at 11 AM; Parade 12PM; Program immediately following-2PM. (337) 948-9884.
Jan. 24-Rendez-Vous des Cajuns Cajun Radio & TV Show. Eunice. Liberty Theater, 200 W. Park Ave. Every Saturday night, live music and dancing. Hosted in Cajun French, music along with discussion of Cajun culture and history. 6-7:30PM. Admission. Featuring-Howard Noel, Jr. & Cajun Boogie. (337) 457-7389 or www.eunice-la.com.
Jan. 28-Opelousas La Table Francaise. Kajeune’s, 2979 S. Union St. Grab a cup of coffee & share conversation & fun with other French speakers. 7:30-8:30AM on the last Wed. of the month. (337) 948-5227.
Jan. 31-La Table Francaise. Arnaudville. Town Market, 1013 Neblett. An informal gathering where visitors can practice their Creole-Cajun French while enjoying coffee & pastries & good company from 9AM-12PM on the last Sat. of the month. Free. (337) 754-7724.
Jan. 31-Rendez-Vous des Cajuns Cajun Radio & TV Show. Eunice. Liberty Theater, 200 W. Park Ave. Every Saturday night, live music and dancing. Hosted in Cajun French, music along with discussion of Cajun culture and history. 6-7:30PM. Admission. Featuring-T-Sale Cajun Band-Remembering Adam & Cyprien Landreneau. (337) 457-7389.
Jan. 31 – Sheryl Cormier & Cajun Sounds. Arnaudville. Nu Nu’s Nightlite & Café, 1013 Neblett. Doors open at 7PM, Music begins at 8:30PM. $10. (337) 754-9898 or www.nunuscafe.homestead.com.
Feb. 1, 8, 15 & 22-JAMbalaya Acoustic Music Jam Session @ Tom’s Fiddles. Arnaudville. 204 Fuselier Rd. Event held 1-3PM every Sun. An "organic" jam that provides a platform for musical artists. Food & iced tea served by donation. (337) 754-5528.
Feb. 1-Mar. 31 – Mardi Gras Exhibit. Eunice. The Eunice Depot Museum, 220 S. C.C. Duson St. The museum will feature Mardi Gras on the Cajun Prairie, including costumes worn during the Courir de Mardi Gras. Also, see exhibits on the Railroad memorabilia from Robert Duran and also Civil War artifacts. Tues.-Sat. 8:30AM-4:30PM. (337) 457-6540.
Feb. 2-Mar. 31— Black History Month featuring The Return of Spiritual Rebirth by Joseph Lewis & Creative Mardi Gras Beads by Ella Guillory Exhibits. Opelousas. Opelousas Museum & Interpretive Center, 315 N. Main St. In honor of Black History Month, the museum will features photographs & wood carvings by Joseph Lewis of Lafayette. Also, creative Mardi Gras beads by Opelousas native, Ella Guillory. Mon.-Fri. 9AM-5PM & Sat. 10AM-3PM. Free. Group tours by appt. (337) 948-2589 or www.cityofopelousas.com .
Feb. 7 – The 3rd Annual Winter Gospel Festival. Opelousas. Opelousas Senior High School, 1014 Judson Walsh Dr. This festival will feature national recording artist, Deborah Snipes, along with The Lighthouse Singers & local groups. 6 PM. Sponsored by Southern Development Foundation & KOCZ Radio 103.7. $20 pre-sale/$25 at the door. (337) 942-2392.
Feb. 7-Rendez-Vous des Cajuns Cajun Radio & TV Show. Eunice. Liberty Theater. 200 W. Park Ave. Every Saturday night, live music & dancing. Hosted in Cajun French, music along with discussion of Cajun culture & history. 6-7:30PM, Admission. Featuring-Family Band Traditions with the Huval & Berard Family Bands (337) 457-7389.
Feb. 14–The 5TH Annual Back Track Mardi Gras Club Children’s Run. Opelousas. Back Track Mardi Gras Club, 4527 Hwy 167. Leaves at 9AM and returns at 2 PM. Costumes and transportation required. Ages 3 years & up. Judging for best sportsman & best dressed. $10 per child & adult, includes lunch upon return. (337) 826-1404/1066.
Feb. 14 – The 10th Annual Krewe de la Jonction Mardi Gras Ball. Arnaudville. Little Flower Auditorium. King Jacques Arnaud & Queen Marie Lalonde host a reunion of world friends. Ball 7:30PM. Tickets required. (337) 754-5316.
Feb. 14- Rendez-Vous des Cajuns Cajun Radio & TV Show. Eunice. Liberty Theater. 200 W. Park Ave. Every Saturday night, live music & dancing. Hosted in Cajun French, music along with discussion of Cajun culture & history. 6-7:30PM, Admission. Featuring-Ray Landry & Friends. (337) 457-7389.
Feb. 19-Around the Culinary World. Arnaudville. Town Market, 1013 Neblett. A monthly cooking demo by Virtual Bistro Catering’s Chef, Maureen Little. (337) 754-9898 or www.culinaryworld.homestead.com.
Feb.20-22–Mardi Gras Street Dances. Eunice. 2nd St. & Walnut Ave. Join in the pre-Mardi Gras celebrations in Prairie Country! Live music and jam sessions. Fri 7-11PM, Sat 10AM-until, Sun. 12-3PM. Free. (337) 457-7389.
Feb. 20–Greg Ginn’s Jambang & Taylor Texas Corrugators. Arnaudville. Nu Nu’s Nightlite & Café, 1013 Neblett. Doors open at 7PM, Music begins at 8:30PM. $10. (337) 754-9898 or www.nunuscafe.homestead.com.
Feb. 20-Arnaudville Potluck. Arnaudville. Arnaudville Chamber, 292 Rue de Guidry. If you can’t bring a dish…just bring your fork!” Join Arnaudville for a themed-potluck & live music jam every 3rd Fri. of the month. 5-8PM. (337) 754-9898.
Feb. 20 –Horace Trahan & His Original Band. Eunice. Nick’s on 2nd, 123 S. 2nd St. Admission. (337) 457-4921.
Feb. 21 & 22-Children’s Mardi Gras Runs. Eunice. Northwest Community Center, Samuel Dr. Youngsters are divided into two days of Mardi Gras fun! Ages 13-16 (Feb.21) & ages 0-12 (Feb. 22) leave at 10AM to participate in a traditional Courir de Mardi Gras, including horse back riding (for the older group) & chicken chases, & then return to parade down 2nd St. at 3PM. Costumes required. Registration at 7AM. Entry fee. (337) 457-7389 or www.eunice-la.com.
Feb. 21–Pecaniere Mardi Gras Run. Pecaniere. Courir begins at 9 AM at the intersection of Highway 741 & Old School Road (former location of the Happy Landing Club). Early registration on Fri. or begins at 7 AM Sat. $20 for adults (under 12-free) incl. lunch & dance admission. Bring own refreshments. Mardi Gras dress requested. (337) 879-6821/879-2654.
Feb. 21 & 22-Lebeau/Palmetto Mardi Gras Ball & Parade. 102 Lebeau Church Rd. & Village of Palmetto. The Mardi Gras Ball will be held in Lebeau at 7PM Sat. with live music by Leon Chavis. On Sun. at 12PM enjoy a parade & chicken chase, along with a dance from 3-7PM in Palmetto. (337) 623-5909.
Feb. 21 & 28-Rendez-Vous des Cajuns Cajun Radio & TV Show. Eunice. Liberty Theater. 200 W. Park Ave. Every Saturday night, live music & dancing. Hosted in Cajun French, music along with discussion of Cajun culture & history. 6-7:30PM, Admission. (337) 457-7389.
Feb. 21-Travis Matte & the Zydeco Kingpins. Eunice. Nick’s on 2nd, 123 S. 2nd St. Admission. (337) 457-4921
Feb. 22- The Grand Prairie Mardi Gras Run. Grand Prairie. The Run will begin at 8 AM at the GP Grocery in Grand Prairie, 913 Hwy. 363 (formerly W.D. Fontenot Grocery). Registration at 6AM, includes music, chicken chasing & snack. Must be at least 16 years of age & in full costume, no exceptions. Gumbo & awards at St. Peter's Church Hall in Grand Prairie-Feb. 23. (337) 831-2879.
Feb. 22 – Old Time Boucherie. Eunice. Eunice City Hall. Experience an old time tradition & sample some of the best food around. Live music, food & dancing! 10AM. (337) 457-7389 or www.eunice-la.com.
Feb. 22-Kyle Huval & The Dixie Club Ramblers. Eunice. Nick’s on 2nd, 123 S. 2nd St. Admission. (337) 457-4921
Feb. 23–Mardi Gras Slide Show Presentation. Eunice. Prairie Acadian Cultural Center. 250 W. Park Ave. 12PM. Dr. Barry Ancelet, noted folklorist & professor at ULL, will present a slide show depicting Louisiana Mardi Gras traditions. (337) 457-8490 or www.eunice-la.com.
Feb. 23 – Lundi Gras Street Dance. Eunice. Stage at 2nd St. & Walnut Ave & 2nd St. & Hwy. 190. Cajun bands play for a street dance on Mardi Gras Eve. Free. Jam session-10AM-1:30PM. Dance-2:00PM-until. (337) 457-7389.
Feb. 23 – St. Landry Parish Council on Aging Mardi Gras Dance. Eunice. Northwest Community Center, Samuel Dr. Live Music from 1-3PM. Admission $5; ages 60+-$1. (337) 942-1938.
Feb. 24 – Courir de Mardi Gras. Eunice. The Courir departs from the Northwest Community Center at 8AM & things kick off Downtown at 10 AM with live music all day. 2:45PM Parade & Courir return. There will be a Children’s Walking Parade & plenty of food in Downtown area. Free entry to downtown events. (337) 457-7389.
Feb. 24 - Half Fast Krewe of Frank’s Mardi Gras Parade. Opelousas. Be sure to schedule a stop in Opelousas for this fun-filled parade! Families & friends join in the spirit of Mardi Gras as it rolls down East Landry St. and back up Bellevue St. to Frank’s Bar at 11AM. Line-up begins at 9:30AM. (337) 407-2288.
Feb. 24 – Opelousas Mardi Gras Celebration. Opelousas. Downtown on Court St. Enjoy Mardi Gras festivities & live Zydeco/Cajun music from 12-5PM. (337) 948-5227.
Feb. 24-Geno Delafose & French Rockin Boogie. Eunice. Nick’s on 2nd, 123 S. 2nd. 5:30PM. Admission. (337) 457-4921
Feb. 25-Opelousas La Table Francaise. Kajeune’s, 2979 S. Union St. Grab a cup of coffee & share conversation & fun with other French speakers. 7:30-8:30AM on the last Wed. of the month. (337) 948-5227.
Feb. 28-La Table Francaise. Arnaudville. Town Market, 1013 Neblett. An informal gathering where visitors can practice their Creole-Cajun French while enjoying coffee & pastries & good company from 9AM-12PM on the last Sat. of the month. Free. (337) 754-7724.
March 1–Here’s the Beef Cook-offContest. Opelousas. Yambilee Agricultural Arena, US Hwy. 190 West (1863 W. Landry St.) Annual beef cook-off sponsored by the St. Landry Parish Cattleman’s Assn. features some of the best food & entertainment around. Come join in the fun! Trail ride 8AM; Cook-off starts at 11AM. (337) 684-6751.
March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29- JAMbalaya Acoustic Music Jam Session @ Tom’s Fiddles. Arnaudville. 204 Fuselier Rd. Event held 1-3PM every Sun. An "organic" jam that provides a platform for musical artists. Food & iced tea served by donation. (337) 754-5528.
March 1-31—Black History Month featuring The Return of Spiritual Rebirth by Joseph Lewis & Creative Mardi Gras Beads by Ella Guillory Exhibits. Opelousas. Opelousas Museum & Interpretive Center, 315 N. Main St. In honor of Black History Month, the museum will features photographs & wood carvings by Joseph Lewis of Lafayette. Also, creative Mardi Gras beads by Opelousas native, Ella Guillory. Mon.-Fri. 9AM-5PM & Sat. 10AM-3PM. Free. Group tours by appt. (337) 948-2589 or www.cityofopelousas.com .
March 1-31-Mardi Gras Exhibit. Eunice. The Eunice Depot Museum, 220 S. C.C. Duson St. The museum will feature Mardi Gras on the Cajun Prairie, including costumes worn during the Courir de Mardi Gras. Also, see exhibits on the Railroad memorabilia from Robert Duran and also Civil War artifacts. Tues.-Sat. 8:30AM-4:30PM. (337) 457-6540.
March 7, 21 & 28-Rendez-Vous des Cajuns Cajun Radio & TV Show. Eunice. Liberty Theater, 200 W. Park Ave. Every Saturday night, live music and dancing. Hosted in Cajun French, music along with discussion of Cajun culture & history. 6-7:30PM, Admission. (337) 457-7389 or www.eunice-la.com.
March 14 – The 7th Annual St. Hubert Benevolent Society’s Rabbit Cook Off. Washington. Willie’s Campground, Hwy. 10 North. Come out & support this annual event as the Society raises money for the Dr. John Ferrazzano Memorial Scholarship fund. Festivities include a rabbit cook off, live music, fun jump & a BB gun contest. 10 AM-5 PM. (337) 948-4362.
March 12-15–The 10th Annual Washington Catfish Festival. Washington. Town ballpark on Veterans Memorial Blvd. Festival events begin on the Thurs. evening with great live music & continue thru Sun. There will be plenty of booths with food & crafts and of course antiquing is encouraged! Parade on Sat. Catfish Cook-off on Sun. at 8AM. Admission. Thurs 6 PM-until; Fri 6PM-until; Sat. 9AM-until & Sun. 8AM-until. (337) 826-3627 or www.townofwashingtonla.org.
March 14- Rendez-Vous des Cajuns Cajun Radio & TV Show. Eunice. Liberty Theater, 200 W. Park Ave. Every Saturday night, live music and dancing. Hosted in Cajun French, music along with discussion of Cajun culture & history. 6-7:30PM, Admission. Featuring-Singer/songwriter Bruce Daigrepont & his Cajun band. (337) 457-7389.
March 19- Around the Culinary World. Arnaudville. Town Market, 1013 Neblett. A monthly cooking demo by Virtual Bistro Catering’s Chef, Maureen Little. (337) 754-9898 or www.culinaryworld.homestead.com.
March 20-Arnaudville Potluck. Grand Coteau. Casa Azul, 232 Martin Luther King Dr. If you can’t bring a dish…just bring your fork!” Join Arnaudville for a themed-potluck & live music jam every 3rd Fri. of the month. 5-8PM. (337) 754-9898.
March 21-Seven Mile Yard Sale. Arnaudville & Grand Coteau. Hwy. 93 East. Expect great food, fun & terrific treasures to buy & sell! Great opportunity to clear out your garage. Look for the red balloons. 7AM-4PM. (337) 298-7998/322-1404.
March 25-Opelousas La Table Francaise. Kajeune’s, 2979 S. Union St. Grab a cup of coffee & share conversation & fun with other French speakers. 7:30-8:30AM on the last Wed. of the month. (337) 948-5227.
March 28-La Table Francaise. Arnaudville. Town Market, 1013 Neblett. An informal gathering where visitors can practice their Creole-Cajun French while enjoying coffee & pastries & good company from 9AM-12PM on the last Sat. of the month. Free. (337) 754-7724.
March 28 - Feufollet. Arnaudville. Nu Nu’s Nightlite & Café, 1013 Neblett. Doors open at 7PM, Music begins at 8:30PM. $10. (337) 754-9898 or www.nunuscafe.homestead.com
March 29 – The 24TH Annual World Championship Crawfish Etouffee Cook-off. Eunice. Northwest Pavilion, Samuel Dr. Sample some of the best etouffee around. Cajun & Zydeco music. 11AM-5PM. Free. (337) 457-7389.
*NOTE: We are not responsible for any changes in dates and/or times of the events listed on this calendat, please confirm with local sponser.
Compiled & Edited by S.L.P.T.C. Copyright 2008
