Citronel Sounds, a new Lafayette company, is empowering artists to embrace the DIY spirit through the humble cassette tape. Citronel operates not only as cassette producers, but also as an accessible record label working to record and promote new artists.
For five years, Lafayette skaters had nowhere to go. Ooti Billeaud hopes to change that.
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.
“We want to debunk a lot of myths, especially the [idea] that Creole means Black, because that’s so not true.”
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.
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.
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.
Andre Guirard’s free little art gallery spreads the joy of art one small piece at a time.
Dozens of volunteers will dedicate the weekend to a variety of community service projects on the Northside. Here’s how you can get involved.
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.
Incoming M-P Monique Blanco Boulet is on a tight timeline to build a new administration before taking office in January.
Saturday’s race for mayor-president came down to who showed up, and this time the city of Lafayette was the clear decider.
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