SOLO is back after a very successful first year with an even more impressive lineup of artists than

Cajun Country is world-famous when it comes to food. While we’re known for savory specialties like

After a two-week hiatus, Downtown Alive! is back. Undoubtedly one of the most influential bassists

Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival Friday, Mat 3 - Sunday, May 5 Park Hardy, Breaux Bridge Image

The triangle is a simple, percussive, rhythm instrument central to Cajun music . Consisting of two

All great musicians require a source of inspiration to draw out their inner voice. South Louisiana

If the “ Happiest City in America ” had a soundtrack, zydeco would dominate the playlist. The

Much like Jazz Fest in New Orlean, the after hour shows during Festival International are a big part

Hailing from Vermilion Parish, Michael Juan Nunez has been one of our area’s most sought after

The frottoir — sometimes spelled froittoir — is a percussive, rhythmic instrument omnipresent in

A bowed string instrument, the fiddle is central to the sound, culture, and history of Cajun music .

A relatively recent invention, the bellows-driven, vibrating reed squeezebox known as the accordion

For close to 20 years the Louisiana Crossroads Series has given our local artists an opportunity to

Though the Po-Boy is almost always linked to its birthplace of New Orleans, Lafayette and the

It's where "Cajun culture began." St. Martin Parish was the earliest arrival destination for exiled

Located in the heart of downtown, the Lafayette Science Museum is a playful portal into a universe

The popular Louisiana expression laissez les bons temps rouler means let the good times roll. And

Herb Roe is a generous person both on the canvas and in real life. He happily dedicated over an hour

No trip to Louisiana is complete without polishing off a po’boy . Legend has it the state’s iconic

While much of the country is still covered in snow and frost, spring bursts forth in Lafayette with

For travelers looking to immerse themselves in a true cultural experience, put Lafayette on your

Through the years Downtown Alive has made an effort to showcase the area’s diverse styles of music.

The Celtic Bayou Festival has made a name for itself for filling the void for an authentic St.

Our Carnival season, which stretches from the Twelfth Night of Christmas or Jan. 6 to Mardi Gras

South Louisiana is home to the greatest free party on earth, a colorful celebration known as Mardi

Most people recognize Mardi Gras as parades , masked balls and other urban events but in Cajun

Carnival is the season of merriment leading up to Mardi Gras, which is the Tuesday before Ash

No one knows how to a throw a party quite like South Louisiana, especially during Carnival season.

Below is a list of king cake providers in and around the Lafayette area. Note that this list is

South Louisiana is home to the greatest free party on earth, a colorful celebration known as Mardi

Crawfish , also known as crayfish, crawdads or mudbugs to some visitors, are freshwater crustaceans

Though Mardi Gras season officially starts on Twelfth Night , Lafayette doesn't really kick things

One of Lafayette’s most beloved and respected artists will perform a rare solo show this Wednesday

Lafayette native Susan David is one of those artists whose work you’ve seen more often than you

A top name in the South Louisiana swamp pop scene, Gregg Martinez has been performing on stage for

George Rodrigue’s Legacy Lives on Through His Artwork & Eateries Acadiana native George Rodrigue

From fairytale gardens and majestic oak trees draped with moss to Cajun cuisine fit for a king,

A musical chameleon, J. Burton has been a prominent figure of the Lafayette music scene over the

Ready or not, everyone’s favorite, or sometimes not so favorite, heart-shaped holiday is fast

While Carnival—or Mardi Gras —is celebrated in cities around the world, Louisiana has mastered the

Perhaps only next to Doug Kershaw has anyone been more responsible for bringing Cajun music to the

Not many groups are able to enjoy a career in music with a fan base that’ll pick up and go along

The Pine Leaf Boys seem to love to celebrate the holidays on stage. For almost a decade now the

A common phrase used by French speakers in the area meaning "low class," Bas Clas was a perfect

There is nothing outside to tell you that you are at a landmark. No sign that says “This is the

After a successful run of weekly shows, Freetown Unplugged is coming to an end this Tuesday. For

Going on vacation often means leaving healthy routines in the rearview mirror, starting with

It's not often Lafayette starts the week off with a bar hosting four bands (much less a metal show),

Fun Indoor Activities in Lafayette, Louisiana and the Surrounding Area Louisiana is home to

I met Chris Pavlik at our July Designing Women of Acadiana meeting at The Hallway . Chris and studio