11 Apr 2025

Le Grande Boucherie de Mallet

2025-04-11T10:39:43-05:00

Celebrate the traditional music and food of Louisiana on May 3rd  in the small community of Mallet, located just outside of Opelousas.

A boucherie is a community coming together to harvest an animal. Due to the intensive labor involved in whole animal butchering, a farmer would call upon friends, family, and neighbors to assist in the task. This day of work turns into a celebration, with plenty of food, music, and spirits to go around. No one went home hungry or empty-handed. With the lack of refrigeration, this was the only time that fresh meat could be consumed. Most of the meat butchered at a boucherie was processed with the intent of preservation, with the understanding that not a single aspect of the sacrificed beast would be wasted.

At Le Grande Boucherie De Mallet experience this traditional event and eat pork stew, cracklins, and BBQ from a freshly harvested and prepared pig. DJ stars at 11am, then, at 2pm dance to zydeco musicians Wayne Singleton, JoJo Reed, and Alphonse Ardoin as they perform live.

It’s a day of live music, food, drinks, family fun, and games.

Le Grande Boucherie de Mallet2025-04-11T10:39:43-05:00
10 Mar 2025

Culture, Cuiture et Chansons

2025-03-10T13:39:01-05:00

The National Park Service and Louisiana Folk Roots, with support in part by St. Martin Parish Tourism, will host a day of French language learning activities on March 24th to kick off the 2025 Dewey Balfa Cajun and Creole Week at the Prairie Acadian Culture Center in Eunice. This event is open and FREE to the public and will be accessible to all French speaking levels.

It will be an immersive experience incorporating the French language with activities such as making traditional Creole dishes with Rebecca Henry, a well-known Creole culture bearer and native French speaker. Participants will also have the opportunity to play, sing, and learn songs in French from the talented Renée Reed.

We are excited to partner with the Prairie Acadian Culture Center and NPS for this event as they re-open their facilities in Eunice after a few years of being shuttered for improvements. What better way to kick off a week of Cajun and Creole culture, music, and language sharing at Balfa Camp than right down the road at Lakeview Park in Eunice!

Registration is required, limited spots available.

Culture, Cuiture et Chansons2025-03-10T13:39:01-05:00
10 Mar 2025

Rendezvous in the Prairie

2025-03-10T12:57:13-05:00

On Thursdays from 5:30pm-6:30pm at the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center in downtown Eunice, Louisiana, enjoy a weekly series celebrating the music special to this region. This free event has featured Cajun music artists like Ann Savoy and Jane Vidrine as well as the Babineaux Sisters, Steve Riley, Yvette Landry and more.

The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center is one of six sites of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve.

Rendezvous in the Prairie2025-03-10T12:57:13-05:00
24 Feb 2025

Singer Songwriter Night

2025-02-24T12:54:30-06:00

On Wednesday, March 5th at 7:30pm, NUNU Art & Culture Collective in Arnaudville, you can enjoy a night of music with Dana Cooper, Dustin Dale Gaspard, and Reece Sullivan.

Over his 50+ year career, Dana Cooper has recorded over 30 albums and continues to tour actively. His last release, “The Ghost of Tucumcari” featured guest artists Lyle Lovett, Hayes Carll, Susan Gibson,and others. Dustin Dale Gaspard’s songwriting speaks to the soul of rural roots listeners and alternative folk lovers alike, while delivering an intimate insight into the Cajun native’s groove felt mysticism.

Originally from Arkansas, Reece Sullivan now lives in Lafayette and plays the surrounding states regularly. Over the course of the years, Sullivan has reinvented himself musically many times: piano to guitar, classical to art rock, art rock to folk, flat picking to finger-picking, solely songwriting to performing.

Admission is $25. You can purchase tickets here.

Singer Songwriter Night2025-02-24T12:54:30-06:00
14 Jan 2025

Carrier Family Celebration

2025-04-11T10:55:12-05:00

Celebrate the late Roy Carrier’s induction into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame with the Carrier Family Celebration and fundraiser for Zydeco By Birth. On Sunday, April 27, 2025 from 1pm-5pm, head to the Yambilee Building in Opelousas, Louisiana you can see the Carrier Family members perform in his honor.

Performing at the event will be Andrew Carriere, Chubby Carrier, Troy “Dikki Du” Carrier, Deontae Carrier, Dwight Carrier, Laura ‘Zydeco T’ Carrier, and many more.

Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Visit ZydecoByBirth.com for more information.

Carrier Family Celebration2025-04-11T10:55:12-05:00
8 Jan 2025

Joe Hall Memorial Concert & CD Release

2025-01-08T12:07:49-06:00

On Saturday, February 8th at 6:30pm at NUNU Art & Culture Collective in Arnaudville you can enjoy a chicken dinner, film preview of “Who’s Playing My Box” featuring Joe Hall, followed by a live concert and CD release with Cedric Watson, Paul Lavan, Mark Palms and more special guests.

Legendary Creole and Zydeco accordionist and vocalist Joe Hall passed away suddenly on November 21, 2024. He and his band the Cane Cutters kept alive the French Creole musical tradition that he learned directly from creators Bois Sec Ardoin and Nolton Simien. Come celebrate his life and memory with food, film, and music.

“Who’s Playing My Box” is a documentary supported in part by a project grant from the Office of the Lt Governor Office of Cultural Development, Division of the Arts with funding from the NEA and administered by the Acadiana Center for the Arts & New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation.

Chicken dinner is free; $10 admission for the concert.

To schedule an interview with the organizers or NUNU staff: please contact Gene Paquette (Genefpaquette@gmail.com). Thanks for your support.

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. Website: nunucollective.org

Joe Hall Memorial Concert & CD Release2025-01-08T12:07:49-06:00
17 Dec 2024

La Riviére Children’s Mardi Gras Parade & Chicken Chase

2025-01-16T12:01:16-06:00

La Riviére Children’s Mardi Gras Parade & Chicken Chase is taking place on Friday, February 7th in Krotz Springs, Louisiana. Decked out in colorful costumes, kids can participate in this traditional Mardi Gras celebration safely. Learn more about this Mardi Gras tradition and where you can find a costume here.

Following the run will be a jam session at Riverview RV Resort. General admission is $10, but musicians get in free. Call to pre-register your child for the run at this number: 337-351-4260.

Riverview RV Resort is located right on the Atchafalaya River, 3 miles south of Krotz Springs across the levee from LA 105 South. It offers a beautiful view of the Atchafalaya River and has a public boat launch offering access to the river at any depth.

La Riviére Children’s Mardi Gras Parade & Chicken Chase2025-01-16T12:01:16-06:00
11 Dec 2024

Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Ball

2025-01-08T15:55:12-06:00

The Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Association presents 2025’s Opelousas Mardi Gras Ball, “There’s No Place Like Home”. On Saturday, February 8th at the “Louisiana Yamatorium” or Yambilee Building in Opelousas, you can meet King Imperial VI, Herman Fuselier, and Queen Lily VI, Rhonda Bergeron.

Doors open at 6pm and you’ll be able to enjoy a cocktail social till 7:30pm. Royalty will be presented at 8pm. Live music provided by Hotline.

Opelousas Imperial Mardi Gras Ball2025-01-08T15:55:12-06:00
3 Oct 2024

Ask an Archivist Day

2024-10-03T12:54:30-05:00

Learn about interesting artifacts from deep inside the vaults of the Opelousas Museum. With a focus on local history and culture, the Opelousas Museum has kept exhibits and artifacts in its current location since the 90s, but the stories it tells stretch all across time. From pre-history to early settlers and the impact of slavery, to free people of color and the Civil War, and even local legends like Rodney Milburn, there is plenty to learn about here.

Refreshments will be provided.

Ask an Archivist Day2024-10-03T12:54:30-05:00
13 Sep 2024

Creole Culture Day

2024-09-13T16:25:38-05:00

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.

Creole Culture Day2024-09-13T16:25:38-05:00
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