Delta Media radio station hosts their annual concert at Evangeline Downs this holiday season. Starting at 4pm, performances include Cupid, Roi Chip Anthony, David Sylvester, Rusty Metoyer, and Step Rideau!
The only way in is to WIN! Listen to Z105.9 the Soul of Southwest Louisiana and KSLO 105.3 the Home of Zydeco for details on how to WIN tickets!
The 3rd Annual Creole Culture Day will take place on October 5th, 2024, at Town Hall Park in Grand Coteau, Louisiana. This event is a celebration of Louisiana’s Creole heritage, with a special focus on the French language that remains integral to the Creole identity. Best of all, this community event is completely free, offering everyone a chance to participate and enjoy the festivities.
Start the day with a traditional hog butchering and cooking event, featuring French demonstrations on preparing staple Creole foods like cracklins and boudin. The food from the Boucherie will be served for free to attendees. Although the Boucherie starts at 6 AM, the main Creole Culture Day activities kick off at 10 AM.
Throughout the day enjoy Creole French Bingo, a genealogy section helping attendees to trace their heritage, food trucks and food vendors, as well as performances by DJ Dr. Boogie Live, Zydeco Roux, and David Sylvester.
Creole Culture Day is vital for preserving and promoting the heritage of Creoles of Color, particularly through the French language. The event fosters community, education, and the continuation of traditions that are essential to maintaining Creole identity.
Enjoy food, fun, and games at the Holy Family Church Bazaar in Lawtell. Games include an obstacle course, dunking booth, miniature train rides, duck pond game, and a baseball toss game.
Food booths include BBQ pork and chicken, pies, ice cream, funnel fries, boudin, pecan candy, and more!
Live Music performances start at 2pm and last till 9pm. See Mike Broussard & Nu Edition Zydeco, Cory Broussard, Jeffery Broussard & the Zydeco Cowboys, Dickie Du & DA Zydeco Crew, Lil Pookie & the Zydeco Sensations, Lil Jeff, and Lil Wayne & the Same Ol’ Two Step play live.
Natchitoches native Caleb Elliott spent many years creating and performing around Lafayette before moving on to the Muscle Shoals music scene. Most recently Elliott performed at the Acadiana Center for the Arts with Nashville recording artists the Secret Sisters. He returns to the area on Wednesday September 25 to open the fall season at the intimate listening room at NUNU Art & Culture Collective in Arnaudville. With him will be Muscle Shoals performing artist Jordan Allen Dean.
Tickets are $20: events.humanitix.com/nunu92524
The Clifton Chenier Centennial Committee presents this live music event on Tuesday, July 23 at Arpeggios Lounge & Event Center in Opelousas, Louisiana. This fundraising event is part of ongoing efforts to restore the famous Louisiana dancehall, Slim’s Yi-Ki-Ki.
The event features live performances by local zydeco musicians Big Nate, C.J. Chenier, Rockin’ Dopsie Jr., Anthony Dopsie, Lil Jeff Boutte, Corey Ledet, and R.J. Smoove.
Doors open at 5:30pm and music starts at 6pm.
On September 28th at the Yambilee Ag Arena in Opelousas, Louisiana, be prepared for the first spaghetti cook-off hosted by the Opelousas Lions Club. Enjoy a car show, silent auction, and Jeep ride with a petting zoo and pony rides for the kids. Alongside all the great food you can hear live performances by One Trick Pony at 10am and Coteau Grove at 12:30pm.
Taster bands are $5. For more information contact Vicki Thibodeaux 337-351-2412. All proceeds benefit the Opelousas Lions Club.
Cajun Americana singer-songwriter Dustin Dale Gaspard will perform live at NUNU Art & Culture Collective in Arnaudville on May 30th. Doors open at 6pm and the music stars at 7:30pm. Admission is $20.
After 10 years of performing throughout the deep South, Dustin Dale Gaspard released his full-length debut album “Hoping Heaven Got A Kitchen” in March 2022. The decade that he spent honing his songwriting helped create an album that speaks to the soul of rural roots listeners and alternative folk lovers alike, all while delivering an intimate insight into the Cajun native’s groove felt mysticism. Written for his grandparents, his record displays undeniable heart, love, community and the sonic influence of the land that raised him. Gaspard’s next album, “Avec Le Courrant” is a bilingual folk Americana concept record detailing the story of his Acadian ancestor’s exile during the event know as “Le Grand Derangement”.
The Impossible Burghers, are a band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The band started through a class at Sunburst School of Music. It was during this class when Jill Hackney (lead vocals/guitar/ukulele) began writing original lyrics and music for the band. Along with Erin Barnes (drums/vocals), Alan Friedman (keyboard) and Jt Chiodi (bass) the band has developed a sound that shows influences ranging from Natalie Merchant and the B 52’s to Swamp Pop to a bit of Funk and Blues.
The Impossible Burghers will begin their short South Louisiana tour in Baton Rouge at Ann Connelly Fine Art on April 25, at an artist’s reception for Jill Hackney. Jill’s exhibition showcases her vision and interpretation of the Louisiana swamps, their cypress trees covered in Spanish moss and the still waters that surround them.
The Impossible Burghers will round out their tour at NUNU Arts and Culture Collective in Arnaudville on Sunday, April 28 at 2pm. Jill is no stranger to NUNU’s, and bringing her band there and having the chance to play in her “old stomping ground” should be quite exciting! The band will be playing all of their originals.
Jill is overjoyed to be able to bring together her visual art with her music. A quote from Jill, “The opportunity to be together with family and friends from Louisiana, to celebrate the beauty of the swamps, and to share my music is such a gift. I can’t thank my bandmates enough, for coming down and sharing this experience with me. I feel lucky to be able to tie these experiences together and share them with you.”
NUNU Arts and Culture Collective, located at 1510 Bayou Courtableau Hwy, Arnaudville LA 70512 is a non-profit, all-volunteer exhibit and performance space dedicated to promoting the diverse visual, literary, and musical culture of Southwest Louisiana. It is open to the public 10am-2pm Wednesday-Sunday, as well as by appointment and for special events. nunucollective.org
For further info: Please contact Gene Paquette (gene@powellschicago.com) if you would like to schedule an interview with the artist or NUNU staff.
This Mother’s Day weekend in Opelousas at Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino, the King of Swing Tucka returns to present the 2nd annual TUCKA James Music Fest featuring 16 artists and two shows.
On Friday, May 10, it’s the Big Country Takeover starring Lil Nate, Arthur Young, Rusty Metoyer, David Sylvester Jr., Adrian Bagher, Mike Broussard, and King Fred.
On Saturday, May 11, “King of Swing” Tucka performs with Lenny Williams, J Paul Jr., Big Pokey Bear, Mr. Hot Topic, FatDaddy, Mr. Smoke, Dee Dee Simon, and Mz. Suga.
For ticket info visit: https://TuckaFest2.eventbrite.com
Prepare your taste buds and mark your calendars for an unforgettable cultural experience! École Saint-Landry invites locals and visitors alike to the Fête de la Chaudiere Noir! – Black Pot Cook-off, a vibrant celebration of Louisiana’s rich heritage. The festival is scheduled to be held at the Sunset Community Center on Saturday, November 2nd starting at noon. This event promises a day filled with family-friendly activities, live music by Joe Hall & Cedric Watson and The Holiday Playgirls, and, of course, the highlight of the festival – the Black Pot Cook-Off.
Festival-goers will have the opportunity to tantalize their taste buds with an array of delectable dishes. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or simply a food enthusiast, individuals and teams are invited to showcase their culinary skills in categories such as Meat Dish, Vegetarian Dish, Dessert, and Side Dish. With both public and judge’s choice prizes, including cash rewards of up to $200 per category, the competition promises to be fierce and flavorful. The event is free but tasting tickets will be available for $10 per 5 tastings.
Link to Competitor and Vendor Application & Guidelines can be found HERE.
By participating in this event, attendees will not only enjoy a day of festivities but also contribute to the preservation of Louisiana’s cultural heritage and the advancement of education in the community. Proceeds from the fundraiser will go towards the renovation of the historic Sunset High, transforming it into École Saint-Landry’s upper elementary school building. École Saint-Landry is one of only three full French immersion schools in all of Louisiana. We look forward to welcoming you for a day of food, music, and community that promises to be truly unforgettable.
More about École St. Landry:
École Saint-Landry accepts students of all abilities. École Saint-Landry does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, national origin, disability or gender in its educational programs and activities (including employment and application for employment), and it is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of gender by Title IX (20 USC 168) and on the basis of disability by Section 504 (42 USC 794).
To learn more about École St. Landry or the event, contact info@ecolestlandry.org or visit ecolestlandry.org.
