1 Apr 2022

Clovis Crawfish’s Platinum Birthday

2022-04-01T10:59:56-05:00

On April 9th at the Eunice Depot Museum in Downtown Eunice, Louisiana, beloved literary character, Clovis Crawfish, is celebrating his Platinum Birthday Party. Gather around the Clovis Crawfish Statue with Julie Fontenot Landry. She’s the daughter of the Cajun Country literary icon and creator of Clovis, Mary Alice Fontenot.

Visit the museum and learn about the history of this musical town. There’s a lot to see in the old train depot. You should stick around after the event. There’s so much to explore in downtown including shopping boutiques, restaurants, and more.

Children of all ages are invited to attend. For more information contact the Eunice Depot Museum at 337-457-6540.

Clovis Crawfish’s Platinum Birthday2022-04-01T10:59:56-05:00
31 Mar 2022

La Table Kreyol

2024-02-22T14:44:28-06:00

The NUNU Arts & Culture Collective in Arnaudville hosts La Table Kreyol, a heritage language round table. Every second Saturday of the month at 2pm, join Herbert Wiltz as he leads a casual conversation in Louisiana Creole. This event is available in person or via zoom. Complimentary coffee is available for those who join in person.

This event is made possible in partnership with the Diversity Initiative for Cultural Inclusion, Saint LUC French Immersion Cultural Campus, C.R.E.O.L.E., Inc, and Acadiana Open Channel (AOC).

La Table Kreyol2024-02-22T14:44:28-06:00
31 Mar 2022

Saturdays at the Museum

2022-12-09T16:05:03-06:00

The Washington Museum & Tourist Center is open and ready for business.  On select Saturdays, they will spotlight cultural touchstones in the community ranging from musicians to artists and craftsmen.

On September 17th, at 10am, the Town of Washington Museum will be having Mr. Howard Ware as its guest speaker. Mr. Ware was a star athlete at Paul L. Dunbar High School, who went on to become the head coach of track and field at a university in Austin, Texas. He was also the founder, and president of the Austin Striders Track Club, where he trained and developed youth to compete in track and field events.

Stay tuned for more events to come! Call the museum at 337-826-3626 for more information.

Saturdays at the Museum2022-12-09T16:05:03-06:00
29 Mar 2022

LA Folk Roots Kids Camp

2025-06-13T14:36:50-05:00

Folk Roots Kids Camp brings together an unparalleled team of gifted artist instructors for a fun-filled week. Kids ages 8-14 can participate in music, crafts, singing, and special activities. The registration fee includes all activities, snacks, and a camp T-shirt. Lunch for the week may be added to the registration fee.

Kids Camp is open to all levels of young musicians. Just bring a guitar, a fiddle, or a 10-button diatonic accordion in the key of C, and we’ll fill the days with music classes, band labs, singing, dancing, crafts, cuisine, and fun educational activities. Instrument rental is available through local music stores.

The camp on June 23-27 is taking place at Le Vieux Village in Opelousas each day from 9am-4pm with registration at $250. There’s another week of the camp taking place in Eunice at LSUE on July 21-25. You can find more information here.

LA Folk Roots Kids Camp2025-06-13T14:36:50-05:00
25 Mar 2022

Spiritual Influence of Classical Architecture & Art in Grand Coteau

2022-03-25T10:49:33-05:00

This springtime event is a comprehensive tour of the Spiritual Influence of Classical Architecture in Grand Coteau, Louisiana. On Saturday, April 9, 2022 from 9am – 5pm, visit classically inspired buildings such as the St. Borromeo Catholic Church, St. Charles College, the Academy of Sacred Heart, and more.

At the end of the course, participants will be able to identify religious history and classical symbolism in the Jesuit and Sacred Heart religious orders, as well as, recognize classical art in Catholic structures. They will also be able to identify local religious and residential building materials in southern Louisiana dating from 1796 to 1909 and recall proper renovation techniques of antebellum structures.

All attendees will receive take-home information about the St. Charles Borromeo architecture, art, and history. Throughout the tour, professional speakers will provide intimate knowledge of the buildings, sites, people, and cultural significance of these classically-inspired places.

A boxed lunch and afternoon refreshments will be provided. Participants will need their own transportation from each venue.

For questions contact Peter Patout at peter@peterpatout.com or Eddie Cazayoux at edwardjc@centurytel.net.

Download a complete itinerary here.

See nearby accommodations.

Spiritual Influence of Classical Architecture & Art in Grand Coteau2022-03-25T10:49:33-05:00
23 Mar 2022

La Table Française in Arnaudville

2024-09-04T09:15:33-05:00

Head to Arnaudville, Louisiana on the last Saturday of the month from 9:30am-11:30am for monthly coffee and conversation in French at NUNU Art & Culture Collective. La Table Française celebrates all French language use. Join Saint LUC French Immersion Cultural Campus Board President, Mavis Frugé, in conversation. Whether you speak Creole, Cajun, or Parisian, there’s a spot for you.

La Table Française in Arnaudville2024-09-04T09:15:33-05:00
21 Mar 2022

Fête de la Nature

2026-03-20T13:17:59-05:00

Fête de la Nature is a celebration of Acadiana’s natural surroundings through art, music, food, and science. This event takes place at Atelier de la Nature in Arnaudville, Louisiana. Throughout the day, scientists will lead an open-to-the-public BioBlitz. At the BioBlitz, participants search for every species of bird, reptile, insect, plant and fungus living at the reserve.

Register for this event for free here.

This event is made possible in partnership with Cycle Zydeco.

Multilingual accessibility (French/Spanish/English). Please contact Atelier de la Nature for other accessibility requests.

FREE registration is REQUIRED for all attendees. If you’d like to support Atelier de la Nature, a donation would be greaty appreciated. Suggested donation is $10.

Tickets available for:
– General Admission: FREE – Please register to attend
– Crawfish (3lbs crawfish + 2 potatoes) presale: $20
– Camping (per tent): $10
– Crawfish will also be sold at the event, as well as other concessions (card and cash accepted).

Stay tuned for event schedule and live music.

Fête de la Nature2026-03-20T13:17:59-05:00
4 Mar 2022

La Table Française at Eunice

2024-02-22T14:42:49-06:00

Wednesday mornings at the Eunice Depot Museum are the perfect chance to practice your French. Whether you’re a French speaker who wants to converse in your language or you’re interested in learning, La Table Française de Eunice is for you. This French table is an event where anyone is invited to come out and practice Louisiana Cajun French. Coffee and snacks are available as well.

La Table Française at Eunice2024-02-22T14:42:49-06:00
4 Mar 2022

Savoy Music Jam

2024-02-22T14:38:49-06:00

This jam session in Eunice, Louisiana is a special Saturday morning tradition hosted at the Savoy Music Center. This building is home to the master accordion craftsman, Marc Savoy. The three-hour Cajun jam session has gotten the attention of major media outlets throughout the years. It was featured on Good Morning America, National Geographic, and Smithsonian Magazine. Visitors from all over the world make their way to the jam to meet the musicians and enjoy traditional Cajun music.

Marc’s jam session etiquette is part of the reason the jam is so famous. It is not a place for younger artists to “show-off”. Instead, the musicians are led by the older generation of Cajun music fiddlers and accordionists. It’s not a talent show, but a cultural exchange of stories, tunes, tips, and a few laughs.

Don’t know how to play? That’s just fine. Chairs are set up for the audience to sit and listen or get up and dance!

Savoy Music Center
Savoy Music Center
Savoy Music Center
Savoy Music Jam2024-02-22T14:38:49-06:00
4 Mar 2022

La Table Francaise at The Village

2024-01-11T15:07:33-06:00

Get to know the locals at La Table Française at the Louisiana Orphan Train Museum located inside of Le Vieux Village in Opelousas. Children and adults can participate at this monthly French Table. Grab a cup of coffee and hear stories in French about growing up in rural Louisiana. All French dialects are welcome here. Sometimes, musicians will come in for a chat and even bring their instruments. If you’re lucky, you just might catch an impromptu performance.

At this French Table, free conversation and focused topics are both encouraged. These conversations are held the last Wednesday of every month.

La Table Francaise at The Village2024-01-11T15:07:33-06:00

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337.948.8004
978 Kennerson Road (I-49 exit 23)
P.O. Box 1415 • Opelousas, LA 70570

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