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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
28 Sep 2022

Lighting of the Nativity

2023-12-12T09:40:44-06:00

The Lighting of the Oaks is a beautiful Christmas-time presentation at the St. Landry Parish Courthouse Square. Visit downtown Opelousas the Saturday after Thanksgiving when they plug in the lights and light up the square. Santa Claus will also be on-site for holiday photos. Attendees can stroll around the square to view public art, visit food and craft vendors, and enjoy activities for the kids.

The event falls on Small Business Saturday, a day to shop for unique gifts while supporting local, small businesses. After the lighting ceremony, attendees can shop local and find discounts in the area stores and boutiques.

Lighting of the Village, Opelousas
Lighting of the Village, Opelousas
Lighting of the Village, Opelousas
Lighting of the Nativity2023-12-12T09:40:44-06:00
16 Aug 2022

Le Grand Hoorah

2023-09-25T14:44:14-05:00

On September 30th, Lakeview Park & Beach in Eunice, Louisiana will host Le Grand Hoorah Festival. Enjoy Cajun and zydeco bands all day long with an old-fashioned boucherie to kick off the morning.

Carrying on a long tradition of celebrating Acadiana’s cultural treasures in an intimate, authentic setting—Le Grand Hoorah returns again to Lakeview Park & Beach. Join rural Acadiana’s cooks, dancers, and musicians for two days of unparalleled cultural celebration in one of the region’s most iconic dancehalls. A boucherie, fais do dos, and inspiration await, with performances by the Daquiri Queens, Cajun-4 avec Steve Riley, Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie, Forest Huval, and Blake Miller & the Old Fashioned Aces.

Le Grand Hoorah2023-09-25T14:44:14-05:00
29 Jul 2022

Visiting the Past

2023-09-27T15:57:17-05:00

Visit the past at one of the oldest towns in Louisiana’s historic cemetery, Cedar Hill Cemetery in Washington. This outdoor event is your opportunity to hear the stories of those interred there from their own descendants.

After the Yellow Fever epidemic of the 1850’s, additional space was needed for the people of Washington to bury their dead. This was how Cedar Hill Cemetery came to be. Both this cemetery and the town’s older one were for people who lived in the area without regard for creed or race. People who attend this event can hear their stories while walking through the beautiful grounds.

Cedar Hill Cemetery, Washington, Louisiana
Cedar Hill Cemetery, Washington, Louisiana
Cedar Hill Cemetery, Washington, Louisiana
Visiting the Past2023-09-27T15:57:17-05:00
20 May 2022

Exposition of Sacred Relics

2022-05-20T13:26:10-05:00

Experience a teaching and exposition of Sacred Relics at St. Landry Catholic Church in Opelousas, Louisiana. Over 150 relics will be shown, some as old as 2,000 years. Among the treasures will be relics of the Twelve Apostles, St. Joseph, St. Maria Goretti, St. John the Baptist, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, St. Faustina Kowalska, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Anthony of Padua, and St. Joan of Arc.

There will also be a fragment of the Veil that belonged to Our Lady and some of the largest remaining pieces of the Wood of the True Cross in the world.

Presented by Fr. Carlos Martins of the Companions of the Cross.

See www.treasuresofthechurch.com for more info.

Exposition of Sacred Relics2022-05-20T13:26:10-05:00

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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