HOUMA, La. (AP) - Organizers of two statewide events are eyeing the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center as a potential venue thanks to the success of last month's Police Jury Association convention, officials said. Parish officials tell the Courier that The Justices of the Peace and Constables 2013 Convention and the Louisiana... more »
LIGHTS, CAJUNS, ACTION! HOMECOMING 2010 AT UL LAFAYETTE
The University of Louisiana is geared up for Homecoming 2010 with a slate of activities that is sure to spark excitement about Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns. The week-long celebration begins Sunday, Oct. 17, with something traditional and something new.
Today's Homecoming... more »
VILLE PLATTE - Join the site naturalist for a relaxing yet informative hike through the woods on Saturday, October 23, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Louisiana State Arboretum.
The program will introduce participants to the beauty of our different forest types, focusing on the prominent features of... more »
PASA has plenty of upcoming events for October 2010.
Judy Collins will be at the Heymann Center on October 15th at 7:30pm.
Momix, an international dance company debuts Botanica, which will be at the Haymann Center on October 19th at 7:30pm. There will also be a student performance... more »
CHOPPY FOURTH Cleanup crews surveyed damage done by last week's hurricane while contending with choppy seas that idled many of the boats dedicated to keeping oil from hitting vulnerable beaches and marshes. Offshore skimming vessels were able to operate in Louisiana waters, but not off the coasts of Alabama, Mississippi... more »
The tenth annual free bystander CPR training event will be held Saturday, May 1, 2010 at the Cajundome. Three two-hour training sessions will be offered at 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to anyone middle school age and older. There will also be demonstrations on administering CPR to an... more »
The Krewe of Carnivale en Rio is expanding Mardi Gras Activities in Southwest Louisiana. Starting on Friday, February 5, 2010, the night before our Rio Parada on February 6, 2010, the Krewe in partnership with Stage Call Entertainment will "Party Downtown" in Lafayette's Parc Sans Souci. The celebration will kick... more »
The 4th Annual Jeep Jaunt gets rolling Sunday morning at Celebrity Theatres in Broussard. The 35-mile, police escorted ride takes off at 9:30. For a unique wine tasting experience with cuisine from local chefs, head to Hilliard University Museum this weekend. The Acadiana Wine and Food Festival will offer elegant... more »