EVENTS
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Calling All Lovers
6:00 pm
Happy Valentine: Acadian Memorial & Old Castillo Hotel host afternoon of celebration about the famous Love Story of Evangeline & Gabrielle.
Old Castillo Hotel, St. Martinville.
Reception with music, door prizes, lecture on Longellow's "Evangeline" and the influence this story has on romance for couples and the history of the Acadian/Cajuns. Call 337-394-2258 for more information.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Lincoln's Letters
7:00 pm
Breaux Bridge, LA
Darrell Bourque, appointed Poet Laureate of the State of Louisiana, will give a lecture called "Lincoln's Letters: 5 Approaches to Lincoln's Life & Legacy." The lecture will be on February 12th, Lincoln's 201st birthday. The 5 topics of discussion are: Lincoln & poetry, Lincoln & public art, Lincoln in film, Lincoln in biography and Lincoln in Louisiana. Afterward, local artist Sidney Creaghan will recite some poetry. Refreshments will be provided. Lagniappe Antiques Etc., 124 West Bridge St, Breaux Bridge. Call 337-507-2036 or visit www.breauxbridgeantiques.com for more info.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
La Grande Boucherie des Cajuns
Magnolia Park, St. Martinville
Cajun & Zydeco Bands, Food, Crafts & More!!!!
Visit here for more information.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Lake Fausse Pointe State Park's Mardi Gras Parade
Lake Fausse Pointe State Park
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Visitors are invited to enjoy the Mardi gras parade, float decorating and mask making. For more information call 888-677-7200 toll free or 229-4764 locally.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Henderson Mardi Gras Parade
Henderson, LA
12:30 pm
Parade starts at Picard's Auto Parts and ends at Henry Guidry Memorial Park. Music and concessions until 5:00 pm, following parade in Henry Guidry Memorial Park. Call Gail at 337-280-2579 or Town Hall at 337-228-7109 for more information and applications.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Mardi Gras Newcomer’s Parade
Main St., St Martinville
1:00 pm
Parade starts at Piggly Wiggly on the south end of town and ends at St. Martinville High School Fore more info, call Chairperson Clara Baptiste Tyler at 337-380-6031.
MUSIC
Alligator Bar, St. Martinville
Feb 14 @ 5 pm - T.K. Hulin
Angelle's Whiskey River Landing, Henderson
Feb 7 - Closed for Super Bowl
Feb 14 @ 4 pm - Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie
Feb 21 @ 4 pm - Jamie Bergeron & the Kickin' Cajuns
Feb 28 @ 4 pm - Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie
Atchafalaya Club, Henderson
Feb 6 @ 7 pm - Cecilia Quarterback Club
Feb 7 - Closed for Super Bowl
Feb 12 @ 9 pm - Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie
Feb 13 @ 7 pm - Chez Sidney Annual Mardi Gras Mambo
Feb 14 @ 4 pm - Pine Leaf Boys & Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys
Feb 19 - Pending
Feb 20 @ 8:45 pm - Don Rich
Feb 21 @ 6 pm - TK Hulin
Cafe Des Amis, Breaux Bridge
Wednesday Night Acoustic, 7:00 pm, Saturday Morning Zydeco Breakfast opens at 7:30 am
Feb 3 @ 7 pm - Joe Hall Trio
Feb 6 @ 8:30 am - Same Ole 2 Step
Feb 6 Evening - St. Bernard Father Daughter Dance
Feb 10 @ 7 pm - Joel Savoy w/ Double Date
Feb 13 @ 8:30 am - Joe Hall & the Louisiana Canecutters
Feb 17 @ 7 pm - Lache Pas
Feb 20 @ 8:30 am - Terry & the Zydeco Bad Boys
Feb 24 @ 7 pm - Nouveau String Band
Feb 27 @ 8:30 am - Corey Ledet & his Zydeco Band
The Coffee Break, Breaux Bridge
Pont Breaux Cajun Jam, every Saturday from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Crawfish Town USA, Henderson
2nd Saturday of each month @ 8:00 pm
Feb 12 @ 7 pm - Don Fontenot & Friends
Creole Zydeco Club, Henderson
La Poussiere Dance Hall, Breaux Bridge
Cajun Music Every Saturday Evening and Sunday Afternoon
Feb 6 @ 7 pm - Sheryl Cormier & Cajun Sound
Feb 7 - Closed Super Bowl Sunday
Feb 12 @ 7 pm - T Sale
Feb 13 @ 7 pm - Jesse Lege, Joel Savoy & Friends
Feb 14 @ 3 pm - Jackie Caillier, Ivy Dugas & the Cajun Cousins
Feb 20 @ 7 pm - Jackie Caillier, Ivy Dugas & the Cajun Cousins
Feb 21 @ 3 pm - Jackie Caillier, Ivy Dugas & the Cajun Cousins
Feb 27 @ 7 pm - Kevin Naquin & the Ossun Playboys
Feb 28 @ 3 pm - Jackie Caillier, Ivy Dugas & the Cajun Cousins
Mcgee's Landing, Henderson
(Bands every Sunday afternoon from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm)
Feb 7 @ 12:30 pm - Brandon Moreau
(Open for Super Bowl, large screen TV)
Mulate's Restaurant, Breaux Bridge
Cajun Music Nightly at 7:00 pm; Weekends Lunch at 12:00 pm
Feb 1 @ 7 pm - Jay Cormier & Cajun Born
Feb 2 @ 7 pm - Jay Cormier & Cajun Born
Feb 3 @ 7 pm - Jay Cormier & Cajun Born
Feb 4 @ 7 pm - Lee Benoit Band
Feb 5 @ 7 pm - Lee Benoit Band
Feb 6 @ 7 pm - Kira Viator Band
Feb 7 - NO BAND
Feb 8 @ 7 pm - Jay Cormier & Cajun Born
Feb 9 @ 7 pm - Jay Cormier & Cajun Born
Feb 10 @ 7 pm - Jay Cormier & Cajun Born
Feb 11 @ 7 pm - Lee Benoit Band
Feb 12 @ 7 pm - Lee Benoit Band
Feb 13 @ 7 pm - Drew Simon Band
Feb 14 @ 12 pm - Jay Cormier & Cajun Born
Feb 14 @ 6:30 pm - TO BE ANNOUNCED
Feb 15 @ 7 pm - Jay Cormier & Cajun Born
Feb 16 @ 7 pm - Jay Cormier & Cajun Born
Feb 17 @ 7 pm - Jay Cormier & Cajun Born
Feb 18 @ 7 pm - Lee Benoit Band
Feb 19 @ 7 pm - Lee Benoit Band
Feb 20 @ 7 pm - Jason Frey Band
Feb 21 @ 12 pm - Jay Cormier & Cajun Born
Feb 21 @ 6:30 pm - Low Maintenance
Feb 22 @ 7 pm - Jay Cormier & Cajun Born
Feb 23 @ 7 pm - Jay Cormier & Cajun Born
Feb 24 @ 7 pm - Jay Cormier & Cajun Born
Feb 25 @ 7 pm - Lee Benoit Band
Feb 26 @ 7 pm - Lee Benoit Band
Feb 27 @ 7 pm - Joe Simon Band
Feb 28 @ 12 pm - Jay Cormier & Cajun Born
Feb 28 @ 6:30 pm - Forest Huval & Friends
NuNu's @ Town Market, Arnaudville
Tom's Fiddle & Bow, Arnaudville
Weekly Acoustic Music Jam every Sunday, 1 pm
STATE PARKS
Daily, Lake Fausse Pointe State Park, St. Martinville - Wildlife Attracting Program. The Nature Center includes feeding areas and a slough lookout. Bird watchers come from around the world to experience the wildlife on Lake Fausse Pointe. For more information call 888-677-7200 toll free or 229-4764 locally.
Ongoing, Lake Fausse Pointe State Park, St. Martinville - Nature Center, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Come see the outstanding exhibits and displays at the Nature Center and get info about the park's trails, history, geology and wildlife. Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. For more information call 888-677-7200 toll free or 229-4764 locally.
Tuesdays & Thursdays, Longfellow-Evangeline State Historic Site, St. Martinville - Farming on the Bayou, 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. Come join the site historian and view the wide array of hand tools and team-powered tools used in the early 1800s to farm along Bayou Teche. For more information call 888-677-2900 toll free or 394-3754 locally.
Feb. 13, Lake Fausse Pointe State Park, St. Martinville - Mardi Gras Parade, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. This Mardi Gras Parade will be for families and children of all ages. For more information call 888-677-7200 toll free or 229-4764 locally.
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