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Arts + Culture
Big Laughs, Little Lafs
In three years, Lafayette’s comedy scene has blown up and shows no signs of slowing
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In Thanksgiving: chicken pies for the soul
As Thanksgiving approaches, my aunts and cousins have lovingly resurrected my grandmother’s recipes as best they can, creating a meal that represents gratitude and honors her legacy.
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The Band is back
Two dozen Lafayette musicians revive their detailed reenactment of The Band’s farewell concert doc, The Last Waltz
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The sky might be falling, but The Amazing Nuns will always prevail
Never out of ideas, the best band you’ve never heard stays relevant, vanquishes vaporwave with latest offering, Chicken Little Was Right.
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Somewhere over the reading rainbow A new generation of librarians is challenging stereotypes, daring to dream up innovative ways to serve the ever-evolving community of Lafayette — and they can help you find a good book, too.
A new generation of librarians is challenging stereotypes, daring to dream up innovative ways to serve the ever-evolving community of Lafayette — and they can help you find a good book, too.
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Rodents of Unusual Size: The Current Calendar 11/7-11/12
It’s a documentary that coulda been called Invasion of the Nutria.
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In focus: Southern Screen
The annual Lafayette film festival expands its format to tell more stories, through cinema and beyond.
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The secret’s out on Maison Madeleine’s Secret Supper Series
Maison Madeleine’s Secret Supper Series offers the chance to soak in the beauty of Lake Martin and the tastes of top Southern culinary talent.
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Current Calendar 10/24 – 10/30
Don’t be that guy at Blackpot Festival. Comedian Shane Torres.
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Current Calendar 10/17-10/23
A boudin cookoff, brunch-on-the-go, theatrical productions, and a drive-in movie fill this weekend’s calendar.
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Cauchemar, Shaq and other Louisiana folklore: This year’s Krewe de Canailles marches on
This year, the parade without barriers gets an expanded route and a new theme: Louisiana folklore. Organizer Paul Kieu weighs in via email on local pronunciation, local folklore (Shaq), pho profanity and more.