Leigha Porter, co-creator of The Creole Nutcracker, talks inspiration, passion and adding Louisiana flair to a holiday classic.
Arts + Culture
Current Creators: Brandy Cavitt
Graphic designer Brandy Cavitt considers herself a student of simplicity and elegance.
It’s a Downtown Christmas miracle!
Pamplona Tapas Bar is importing a cocktail popup series — literally called Miracle — to toast the holidays.
Current Creators: Dirk Guidry
Working on new abstract pieces, Christmas commissions and proposed murals for the city, Dirk Guidry is a busy artist.
The Real Housewives of Windsor
A local reimagining of Shakespeare’s catty comedy teases out low drama and reality TV trash.
Current Creators: Ashley Berard
Ashley Berard says being an artist in Lafayette is pretty challenging.
Susan David wants you walking on eggshells. Well, crushing them, actually.
The Lafayette artist’s latest show, an installation of thousands of eggs, will end in a big, satisfying crunch.
Answering your questions about Lafayette’s first Salvadoran restaurant
Pupusas are often treated as nibbles. Pupuseria Usuluteca #2 isn’t that kind of joint. Come with an appetite.
Monarch butterflies are wrapping up their annual pit stop in Lafayette
The butterflies migrate south through late fall, feasting on milkweed and other local flowers.
Seen and Heard
A symposium celebrates the creative work of women and “unpacks” how Cajun and Creole culture have traditionally approached gender.
Schoolhouse Baroque!
Lafayette Middle’s historic auditorium gets a second act playing host to New Orleans chamber ensemble Lyrica Baroque
Kevin Farley can’t wait to visit Lafayette
Yes, we told him about boudin. Someone, please buy him some good boudin.