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February 2010
Black History Month Exhibit in Opelousas
Feb 1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27, Mar 1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27 & 29-31
General
In honor of Black History Month, the Opelousas Museum and Interpretive Center will feature South Louisiana artwork by local artists, such as Larry "Kip" Hayes and Agnes St. Amand. The museum is located at 315 North Main Street in Opelousas and is open Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm and Saturday 10 am-3 pm. Free admission. Groups by appointment please. (337) 948-2589 or www.cityofopelousas.com
February 11-Business After Hours from 5:30-7:30 pm at the Museum to celebrate the opening of the exhibit.
The Sunset Market and Auction House
Jan 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 22-24, 29-31, Feb 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28, Mar 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28, Apr 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 30 - May 2, 7-9, 14-16, 21-23 & 28-30
Culinary
Garden vegetables and home-made products are offered at The Sunset Market & Auction House, 151 B. Leon Richard Road in Sunset. Vendor space also available. Friday 1-6 PM, Saturday 8 AM-4 PM and Sunday 12-4 PM. (337) 212-2091.
Rendez-vous des Cajuns Live Radio & TV Show
Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, Mar 6, 13, 20 & 27
Live Music
Every Saturday night, live music and dancing is hosted in Cajun French including a discussion of Cajun culture and history. 6-7:30 pm at the Liberty Theatre, 200 West Park Avenue. Visit the Jean Lafitte Prairie Acadian Cultural Center located behind the theatre, every Saturday from 3-5 pm for live cooking and music demos. The music demonstration features musicians who will be performing at the Liberty that evening. Admission for show. (337) 457-7389 or www.eunice-la.com
January 2-The 10th Annual Tribute to Hank Williams, Sr. ($13 tickets)
January 9-Lovesick Blues: An Evening with Hank Williams, Sr. ($12 tickets)
January 16-Goldman Thibodeaux & the Lawtell Playboys; Acadien with Ryan Simon
January 23-Cory Ledet & his Zydeco Band; Kyle Huval & Dixie Club Ramblers
January 30-Jackie Callier, Ivy Dugas & Cajun Cousins
February 6-Aaron Chesson & Bayou Heat/ Howard Noel, Jr. & Cajun Boogie
February 13-Mardi Gras Show with special guests with Jambalaya Cajun Band, Basile Mardi Gras Association & Georgie Manuel
Februray 20-Sheryl Cormier & Cajun Sound; Low Maintenance with Drew Simon
February 27-Corey Ledet & his Zydeco Band; Ryan Brunet & Les Malfecteurs
The Brown Bag Art Club in Arnaudville
Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar 7, 14, 21 & 28
General
This art workshop is for children from 2-4 pm at the Arnaudville Town Market, 1013 Neblet (Hwy. 31). Fee of $8 per child for supplies and a snack. Sponsored by the Frederick l'Ecole des Arts. Please call ahead. (337) 523-5832 or www.townmarket.homestead.com
Jam Session at Tom's Fiddles
Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar 7, 14, 21, 28, Apr 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Jun 6, 13, 20 & 27
Live Music
Every Sunday from 1-3 PM, an organic jam session provides a platform for musical artists. Food and iced tea served by donation. Tom's Fiddles is located at 204 Fuselier Road in Arnaudville. (337) 754-5528.
Open Mic at Casa Azul
Jan 21, Feb 11, 25, Mar 25, Apr 15 & May 27
General
Visit Casa Azul at 232 MLK Drive in Grand Coteau for an evening of story/poetry readings beginning at 7 pm. Free black beans & rice served. Free admission. (337) 662-1032 or www.casaazul.homestead.com.
January 21-Literary & Musical event with Bonny McDonald & Scott Stephenson
February 11-Poetry with Sherry T. Broussard, Hilda Leger, Renee McCoy and Theresa Singleton
February 25-Josh Capp (Prose) and Denise Rogers (poetry)
March 25-Literary reading with Tracey & Ken Elliott
April 15-National Poetry Month event-Clare Martin & Lana Wiggins
May 27-Nicole Poret (poetry)
Mardi Gras Street Dances in Eunice
Feb 12 & 13
Holiday Event
Friday nigth dance will take place from 7-11 pm. On Saturday, a Jam Session kicks off at 10 am and live music & dancing continue all evening in Downtown Eunice. Free to the public. Special Mardi Gras Show at the Liberty Theatre Sat. evening at 6 pm. (337) 457-7389 or www.eunice-la.com
Washington Mardi Gras Parade
Feb 13
Holiday Event
Join the Town of Washington for their annual Mardi Gras Parade at 2 pm which takes place down North Main Street. (337) 826-3627.
Les Jeunes Mardi Gras Run on the Prairie
Feb 13
Holiday Event
Eunice invites young adults to come to the Prairie for a Tradiitonal Courir de Mardi Gras Run. Young adults, ages 13-17 will participate on Feb. 13 (Sat.). The Courir will begin at 9 am and leave from the National Guard Armory. Horse back riding and chicken chases will be included in the day's events, and the group will return to parade Downtown on 2nd Street at 3 pm. Costumes required. Registration begins at 7 am. $10 pre-entry fee required. (337) 457-7389.
Lebeau/Palmetto Mardi Gras Ball & Parade
Feb 13 & 14
Holiday Event
Join the Villages of Lebeau & Palmetto for their Mardi Gras Celebration! The Mardi Gras Ball will be held in Lebeau at 6 pm on Saturday with live music by Lil' Nathan & the Zydeco Big Timers at 8 pm. On Sunday at 1 pm enjoy a parade from Palmetto to Lebeau and chicken chase, along wtih music by Leon Chavis & the Zydeco Flames. The festivities in Lebeau will take place at 102 Lebeau Church Road. (337) 623-5909.
11th Annual Krewe de la Jonction Mardi Gras Ball
Feb 13
Holiday Event
King Jacques Arnaud and Queen Marie Lalonde host a reunion of world friends to kick off the Mardi Gras season. Come out and see all of your friends right here in Arnaudville! Ball begins at 7 pm. Tickets required. The event will take place at the Little Flower Auditorium. (337) 754-5316.
Lil' Mardi Gras Run on the Prairie
Feb 14
Holiday Event
Eunice invites children to come to the Prairie for a Tradiitonal Courir de Mardi Gras Run. Youngsters are divided into two days of Mardi Gras fun! Ages 13-16 will participate on Feb. 13 (Sat.) and ages 0-12 will participate on Feb. 14(Sun.). The Courir will begin at 9 am and leave from the Recreational Complex. Chicken chases will be included in the day's events, and the group will return to parade Downtown on 2nd Street at 3 pm. Costumes required. Registration begins at 7:30 am. The Run will take place, rain or shine! (337) 457-7389/457-6554.
Grand Prairie Mardi Gras Run
Feb 14
Holiday Event
The Run will begin at 8 am at the GP Grocery in Grand Prairie, 913 Hwy. 363 (formerly W.D. Fontenot Grocery). Registration at 6 am includes music, chicken chasing & snack. Must be at least 18 years of age and in full costume, no exceptions. Gumbo and awards at St. Peter's Church Hall in Grand Prairie on Feb. 15. (337) 831-2879.
Old Time Boucherie
Feb 14
Holiday Event
Experience an old time tradition and sample some of the best food around. Live music, food and dancing. Free to the public in front of the City Hall in Downtown Eunice, South 2nd Street & Park Avenue. 10 am-until. (337) 457-7389 or www.eunice-la.com
Live Music:
11:30 am-3 pm at Park Avenue Stage-Sean Martin & da Classics with Charlo
12 pm-3 pm at 2nd & Walnut Stage-Brandon Moreau & Pain Perdu
Lundi Gras Street Dance
Feb 15
Holiday Event
Cajun bands play for a street dance on Mardi Gras Eve in Downtown Eunice. Free to the public. Dance 2 pm-until. Events take place on the Stages at 2nd Street & Walnut Avenue & 2nd Street & Hwy. 190. (337) 457-7389 or www.eunice-la.com
Music Schedule:
10 am-Jam Session at 2nd & Walnut Stage
2 pm-5:30 pm-Aaron Chesson & Bayou Heat at South 2nd & Walnut Stage
7:30 pm-11:30 pm-Belton Richard & the Musical Aces
SLP Council on Aging Mardi Gras Dance
Feb 15
Holiday Event
This dance will be held at the Northwest Community Center on Samuel Drive in Eunice. Live music from 1-3 pm. Admission $5 and ages 60+ $1. (337) 942-1938.
Mardi Gras Slide Show Presentation
Feb 15
Holiday Event
Dr. Barry Ancelet, noted folklorist and professort at ULL, will present a slide show depicting Louisiana Mardi Gras traditions at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center, 250 West Park Avenue in Eunice. 12 pm. (337) 457-8490.
Mardi Gras Festivities at Lakeview RV Park
Feb 15
Holiday Event
The Eunice Chamber of Commerce and Lakeview RV Park will partner together for a Boucherie and Barn Dance on Lundi Gras (Monday). The Boucherie will take place from 8 am-5 pm and the Barn Dance from 5 pm-11 pm. Lakeview RV Park is located at 1717 Veteran Memorial Highway in Eunice. (337) 457-2881/457-2565 or www.lvpark.com
Half Fast Krewe of Frank's Mardi Gras Parade
Feb 16
Holiday Event
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 Street and back up Bellevue Street to Frank's Bar at 11 am. Line-up begins at 9:30 am. (337) 407-2288.
Opelousas Mardi Gras Celebration
Feb 16
Holiday Event
Enjoy Mardi Gras festivities & live Zydeco/Cajun music by Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie from 12-3 pm on Court Street in Downtown Opelousas. Free admission. (337) 948-5227.
Courir de Mardi Gras in Eunice
Feb 16
Holiday Event
Join the City of Eunice for their annual Mardi Gras celebration. The Courir departs from the Northwest Community Center at 8 am and things kick off Downtown at 10 am with live music, food & arts & crafts all day. Parade & Courir return to Downtown at 2:45 pm. There will be a Children's walking parade & plenty of food in the Downtown area. Free admission to public to Downtown events. (337) 457-7389 or www.eunice-la.com
Main Stage on Park Avenue:
10 am-Don Fontenot & les Amies de la Louisianne
12:45 pm-Paul Daigle & Cajun Gold
4 pm-6 pm-Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys South 2nd Street & Walnut Avenue Stage:
12 pm-3 pm-Ronnie Matthews & Throwdown
Arnaudville Potluck
Jan 15, Feb 19, Mar 19, Apr 16, May 21, Jun 18, Jul 16, Aug 20, Sep 17, Oct 15, Nov 19 & Dec 17
General
"If you can't bring a dish....just bring your fork!" Join Arnaudville for a themed-potluck and live music jam session on the third Friday of every month at Arnaudville Town Market, 1013 Neblet (Hwy. 31) in Arnaudville, unless otherwise noted. (337) 754-9898.
The Big Read at LSUE Campus
Feb 22 - Apr 17
General
Please join Louisiana State University at Eunice for their Big Read during February 22-April 17, 2010. A complete schedule of events can be found on their website: www.lsue.edu/thebigread or by calling (337) 550-1380. On April 16 at 12 noon at the LSUE LeDoux Library in the Louisiana Room, Tim Hamilton (artist) will share his expertise and experience in translating one of the world's most famous pieces of literature in to a 2009 adaptation of Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 & he will also discuss during a closing lecture on April 17 at 10 am in celebration of LSUE's Community Day. All of the Big Read events will take place at the LeDoux Library on the LSUE Campus.
Opelousas La Table Francaise
Jan 27, Feb 24, Mar 31, Apr 28, May 26, Jun 30, Jul 28, Aug 25, Sep 29, Oct 27, Nov 24 & Dec 29
General
Grab a cup of coffee and share conversation and fun with other French speakers at Kajeune's, 2979 South Union Street, in Opelousas. 7:30-8:30 AM on the last Wednesday of every month. (337) 948-5227.
A Garden Affair--Green From Bottom Up
Feb 24
Nature
Join the Washington Garden Club and the LSU Ag Center for free gardening classes at the St. John Episcopal Church, 308 North Church Street in Washington. Meal plan includes continental breakfast and lunch for $15.
9:00-9:45 am-Check In and Welcome Reception
10-10:45 am-"Native Plants for Louisiana Landscapes" a power point presentation by Dan Gill, Professor at the LSU AgCenter, School of plant, environment and soil sciences
10:50-11:35 am-"Fungicides and their Availability" by Don Ferrin, LSU AgCenter Assistant Professor, Plant Pathology and Crop Physiology
11:45-12:45 pm-Lunch Break
12:45-1:30 pm-"Landscape Best Management Practices and New Ornamentals" by Allen Owings, LSU AgCenter, Professor, Hammon Research Center
1:30-2:15 pm-"Lawn Care Management, Herbicides and Lawn Fertility" by Ron Strahan, LSU AgCenter Assistant Professor, School of Plant, environment and soil sciences
2:15-3:00 pm-"Perennials" by Carlos Smith, LSU Horticulturist
Please pre-register by email: washingtongardenclub@yahoo.com or call (337) 826-7131/826-6518.
La Table Francaise in Arnaudville
Jan 30, Feb 27, Mar 27, Apr 24, May 29, Jun 26, Jul 31, Aug 28, Sep 25, Oct 30 & Nov 27
General
Visitors can practice their Creole-Cajun French while enjoying coffee, pastries and company from 9 AM-12 PM on the last Saturday of every month at Arnaudville Town Market, located at 1013 Neblet (Hwy. 31) in Arnaudville. (337) 754-7724.
Music of Acadiana Performance Series
Jan 31, Feb 28, Mar 28, Apr 25, May 30, Jun 27, Jul 25, Aug 29, Sep 26, Oct 31, Nov 28 & Dec 26
Live Music
Enjoy live music and great food every month at Arnaudville Town Market, 1013 Neblet (Hwy. 31) from 12-2 pm. (337) 754-9898 or www.townmarket.homestead.com
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