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
20 Feb 2025

Mardi Gras Dance for the Elderly

2025-02-20T13:36:10-06:00

The St. Landry Council on Aging is hosting a Mardi Gras Dance at the Northwest Community Center in Eunice on Monday, March 3rd. Doors open at 10:30am. You can enjoy complimentary king cake and punch or purchase a bowl of hot gumbo for $6.

Dance to zydeco music with J & the Zydeco Dog Pound performing live. After enjoying your meal and music, you can make it to the Lil Mardi Gras Parade as it passes through downtown Eunice and enjoy the next generation carrying on Mardi Gras season traditions.

Admission is $3 for people 60 and over and $5 for those under.

The St. Landry Council on Aging has been providing service to the elderly for over 50 years.

Mardi Gras Dance for the Elderly2025-02-20T13:36:10-06:00
14 Jan 2025

Carrier Family Celebration

2025-04-24T12:31:39-05:00

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 Saturday, April 26, 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 Celebration2025-04-24T12:31:39-05:00
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
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
7 Nov 2024

Z105.9 Boots and Bling Jingle Jam

2024-11-07T12:52:36-06:00

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!

Z105.9 Boots and Bling Jingle Jam2024-11-07T12:52:36-06:00
13 Sep 2024

Creole Culture Day

2025-09-10T12:57:02-05:00

The 4th Annual Creole Culture Day will take place on October 4th 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 live music. Step Rideau & the Zydeco Outlaws will be performing. 

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 Day2025-09-10T12:57:02-05:00
5 Sep 2024

Holy Family Church Bazaar

2024-09-05T11:30:24-05:00

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.

Holy Family Church Bazaar2024-09-05T11:30:24-05:00
26 Aug 2024

Caleb Elliott and Jordan Allen Dean at NUNU

2024-08-26T12:45:11-05:00

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 

Caleb Elliott and Jordan Allen Dean at NUNU2024-08-26T12:45:11-05:00
14 Aug 2024

Dulcimer Potluck Jam

2024-08-14T12:49:30-05:00

The Yambilee Pickers, a group of dulcimer players who meet every Wednesday morning at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center just outside of Opelousas, Louisiana to jam, are hosting a big potluck and jam on Saturday, August 31st. Starting at 9am, dulcimer players from around the state and beyond will meet to jam out with other music lovers. They'll break at 12pm to eat, everyone is invited to bring their own dish, and then they'll continue playing till 3pm.

It's the perfect opportunity to hear great music, meet new people, and enjoy the picturesque atmosphere of the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center.

Dulcimer Potluck Jam2024-08-14T12:49:30-05:00

St. Landry Parish Visitor Center
Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm

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

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