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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
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
14 Aug 2024

Opelousas Downtown Market

2024-10-15T15:40:20-05:00

On October 19th from 9am-4pm, Black Pot Bookshop in downtown Opelousas hosts their market on the corner of Vine and S. Market Street in the St Landry Bank Lot. This free market will have handmade crafts, tasty treats, and even some kid-friendly fun with face painting and ice cream. Play Halloween games and win even more candy and prizes!

Opelousas Downtown Market2024-10-15T15:40:20-05:00
12 Aug 2024

Spirits of Main Street – Washington

2024-08-12T16:53:19-05:00

Investigate the 300-year-old steamboat town of Washington, Louisiana on September 1st with Louisiana Spirits, the largest ghosthunting organization in Louisiana. Team up with the pros as they investigate the newly renovated Hotel Klaus circa 1870, Schmitt Hotel circa 1820, and Wolff Hall circa 1840.

Contact mlee@laspirits.com for pricing.

Spirits of Main Street – Washington2024-08-12T16:53:19-05:00
8 May 2024

St. Charles College Estate Sale

2024-05-08T13:44:23-05:00

Founded in 1837, St. Charles College in Grand Coteau, Louisiana is the site of the first Jesuit College in the South. For the first time ever from June 12 – June 15, there will be a sale indoors throughout the historic building.

Explore the grounds and shop for furniture items like old desks, iron twin beds, armoires, chifferobes, cabinets, Lincoln rockers, chairs, lamps, and tables. You can also find religious art like paintings, prints, and statues. Other items to be sold include old books, trunks, robes, religious costumes, everyday items, hospital beds, wheelchairs, coffee tables, maps, and much more.

Times and Discounts

Wednesday, June 12 | Noon – 4:00 full price
Thursday, June 13 | 9:00 am – 4:00 -25%
Friday, June 14 | 9:00 am – 4:00 -50 %
Saturday, June 15 | 9:00 am – 4:00 -60% and haggling

This estate sale is handled by Petite Rouge Estate Liquidators with 18 years of experience. More photos will be added weekly to their listing with estatesales.net under the name PETITE ROUGE ESTATE LIQUIDATORS.

No pre-sales, no previews, no pre-prices. Parking will be in the College parking lots as well as along the roadways.

St. Charles College Estate Sale2024-05-08T13:44:23-05:00
15 Apr 2024

Sacred Amazonian Cacao Ceremony at NUNU

2024-04-15T12:41:41-05:00

On Sunday, May 19th at 2pm, you can commune with the sacred plant of cacao, revered by ancient cultures for its spiritual and medicinal properties, you’ll embark on a journey of inner exploration and communal connection. Led by experienced guides, you’ll engage in meditation practices to quiet the mind and open the heart, allowing the essence of cacao to penetrate your being.

Surrounded by the exhibit “Soeurs de la chasse” by Camille Farrah Lenain at the NUNU Art & Culture Collective in Arnaudville, the air will be filled with the resonant melodies of sacred ceremony songs, echoing the chants of generations past. These ancient rhythms will guide you deeper into a state of reverence and introspection, as you tap into the collective wisdom of indigenous peoples who have long honored the spirit of cacao.

As you sip the rich elixir, infused with theobromine and anandamide, the blissful effects of this sacred plant compound will gently awaken your senses, fostering a profound sense of connection and unity with yourself and the community around you. Experience firsthand the heart-opening power of cacao as it unlocks the gates to inner joy and spiritual insight.

Join us for this transformative journey into the heart of Amazonian tradition, where art, spirituality, and cultural heritage converge to offer a taste of the sacred rituals that have sustained indigenous communities for millennia.

Melodie Knapp is a wisdom keeper, who works with sacred plants in order to facilitate the remembering, and healing of the self and community.

Sacred Amazonian Cacao Ceremony at NUNU2024-04-15T12:41:41-05:00
21 Feb 2024

Drum Circle at NUNU

2024-02-21T16:27:08-06:00

If you are a rhythm seeker looking to reduce stress and join a community, David Delhomme invites you to NUNU Art & Culture Collective in Arnaudville to find your beat and melt away tension at our monthly drum circle.

More than just music, our drum circle is:

  • An art form: Explore the expressive power of rhythm and percussion.
  • A scientific stress reliever: Studies show drumming reduces anxiety and boosts well-being.
  • A celebration of humanity: Connect with others through the unifying language of rhythm.
  • A path to well-being: Experience the joy of self-expression and community connection.

Open to everyone, no experience necessary.

Bring yourself, your friends, an open mind, and your drums. A few drums and percussion instruments will be on hand.

Drum Circle at NUNU2024-02-21T16:27:08-06:00
10 Jan 2024

Martin Luther King Jr. Parade

2024-01-10T13:39:02-06:00

On Monday, January 15th the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Grand Parade will roll through the streets of Opelousas for the 42nd time at 1pm. Staging begins at 11am for “Line Up Time” at the Opelousas South City Park.

The parade will roll out 1pm and head North down Market Street, East on Block Street, North on Union Street and disband at Holy Ghost Catholic Church. Parade will be followed by a 2pm-4pm program in the church where speakers will share inspirational messages and a choir and liturgical dancers will perform.

Mr. Patrick Fontenot, president of William Progressive Live/Accident Insurance, will serve as Grand Marshal. Mr. Donavan Leday, a student of Southern University, will serve as Jr. Marshal.

Speakers will share inspirational messages. There will be a choir, liturgical dancers

For more information, contact Mrs. Rebecca D. Henry at 337-945-5064 or Ms. Nia Hentry at 337-523-8079.

Martin Luther King Jr. Parade2024-01-10T13:39:02-06:00
7 Nov 2023

Spirits of Main Street Opelousas

2023-12-11T14:28:13-06:00

Paranormal investigative group, Louisiana Spirits, often visits St. Landry Parish for ghost hunts and to gather evidence in their pursuit of answers. You can read about some of the places they’ve visited and experiences they’ve had in our blog, “Haunted St. Landry.”

However, on January 20th at 6:30pm, during their event Spirits of Main Street Opelousas, you can join the hunt alongside the experts.

They provide the equipment and snacks, and you can record EVPs, perform the Estes Method, participate in prize drawings, and hear from special guests.

Special Guests:

  • GhostHunting Housewives-Paranormal Researchers
  • Shawn Daniels-Paranormal Researcher
  • Kayla Matherne-Psychic Medium Artist

The price is $40 per person. No one under 15 is allowed. Ages 15-17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Parking can be found around the courthouse. Bring a flashlight and folding chair if needed. For payment info please contact: mlee@laspirits.com.

Spirits of Main Street Opelousas2023-12-11T14:28:13-06:00
10 Oct 2022

Washington Christmas Concert

2023-11-17T10:25:29-06:00

Get a little Christmas cheer from the Opelousas Queen of Angels Choir. They’ll be performing traditional Christmas music in Washington, Louisiana at St. John Episcopal’s Church on the first Saturday in December at 6pm. Admission is free. You will not want to miss out on this one-of-a-kind event.

This event is sponsored by the Washington Garden Club.

Washington Christmas Concert2023-11-17T10:25:29-06:00
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