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April 15, 12:44 pm

Lafayette skaters are having a moment

For five years, Lafayette skaters had nowhere to go. Ooti Billeaud hopes to change that.

April 5

50 years of Festivals Acadiens et Créoles: How a chance encounter ignited a cultural revolution

Barry Ancelet’s yearning for Louisiana culture abroad led to Festivals Acadiens et Créoles’ inception, now marking its 50th year. Inspired by a folk singer in France, Ancelet’s vision revitalized Louisiana’s traditional music scene, shaping Lafayette’s cultural landscape.

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February 28

Lafayette’s Milton Arceneaux captures Creole Country

“We want to debunk a lot of myths, especially the [idea] that Creole means Black, because that’s so not true.”

February 8

Vintage market owner Devin Bijeaux stitches Lafayette a little closer together

In 2018 people in the United States threw away over 11.3 million tons of used textiles, which was 66% of all textile production that year. Devin Bijeaux, owner of Voodoo Vintage market, is putting a dent in that waste by encouraging upcycling and curating a space for clothing resales.

Lafayette muralist and artist Hannah Gumbo stands next to an upcycled filing cabinet, part of her installation at the Lafayette Visitor Center.

February 1

VIDEO: Gumbo Z’herbes: Hannah Gumbo’s latest installation goes green with a dash of Lafayette hospitality

Local artist and muralist Hannah Gumbo’s art has become a fixture in Lafayette, embodying the colorful and lively spirit of Acadiana through her bold and bright designs. Her latest installation at the Lafayette Visitor Center combines sustainability with hospitality.

January 26

VIDEO: Peppers, drugs, and rock and roll: Troy “Primo” Primeaux featured in new Hulu docuseries Super Hot

Troy “Primo” Primeaux of Primo’s Peppers gets philosophical about heat, addiction and rock and roll. Catch him in the new Hulu docuseries Superhot: The Spicy World of Pepper People.

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Man standing next to little art gallery that is roughly the size of a mailbox

January 18

VIDEO: Andre Guirard lets his art FLAG fly

Andre Guirard’s free little art gallery spreads the joy of art one small piece at a time.

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January 12

Get Involved: How to be of service this MLK Day

Dozens of volunteers will dedicate the weekend to a variety of community service projects on the Northside. Here’s how you can get involved.

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Musician Nebu Nezey wrapping Christmas gifts for kids

December 14, 2023

Lafayette musician is a child at heart at Christmastime

Now in its seventh year, the holiday event is once again expected to draw hundreds of children to the Northgate Mall from 2-5 p.m. Saturday to each receive a beautifully wrapped present.

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