Bayou Culture Gatherings are monthly meetings to learn and share information about the human dimension of coastal land loss. For more information, visit https://slwdc.org/bcc-gatherings

"You’ve heard of middle America. Big Towns is a conversation for mid-sized America: Places too big to be small towns and too small to be big cities. Big Towns is a two-day summit, celebrating mid-sized cities and what they do to thrive."For more information, visit https://bigtowns.org/

"Were You There? travels through the life of Emma Wakefield-Paillet as she breaks away from the oppression of the post-Civil War southern life to successfully become the first African American woman to receive a medical degree in the state of Louisiana." For more information, visit https://ulpress.org/products/were-you-there-a-biography-of-emma-wakefield-paillet

"A prominent Creole family's family reunion is thrown into turmoil when old lies, stories, and fears from the past visit seeking answers, but family, truth, humor and love are the resolution." Showtimes are April 26th at 2:00 PM 7:30 PM and April 27th at 2:00PM. For more information, visit https://www.citedesarts.org/events/reunion-written-and-directed-by-patricia-cravins-2025-04-26-14-00

Are you a practicing artist interested in showing your work at Acadiana Center for the Arts? ACA is happy to offer the opportunity to submit your artwork for the consideration in their next group exhibition, Our Point In Space, curated by Luminous Lookout. Visual artists working in any medium are encouraged to apply, applications are open until Sunday, May 4th, 2025. For more information, click here.

Show up on Saturday, April 19th at Les Deux Bayou S.T.E.A.M. Park in Arnaudville, Louisiana, for a unique Earth Day celebration that blends environmental stewardship with the creativity of the maker movement. The fair aims to promote environmental consciousness and foster a sense of togetherness. For more information, visit https://www.earthdayfair.org/

Experience the history and culture of Louisiana's prairie Cajuns through music, dancing, food, and more. The Acadian exiles from Canada's Nova Scotia who settled Louisiana's prairies developed a distinctive cultural mix of Cajun, Creole, and cowboy. The Prairie Acadian Cultural Center tells this story through ranger programs, exhibits, and films. The center features cooking and crafts demonstrations, local musicians, and dancing for all. Center admission is free. For more information, visit https://www.nps.gov/jela/planyourvisit/prairie-acadian-cultural-center-eunice.htm

The University Staff Council will begin accepting nominations beginning April 7th and ending on April 18th. The elected staff council seats will consist of 37 members who will be elected to represent EEO category within the University. The number of seats within each category are determined by the number of staff representing each category. The leadership team will be selected from those 37 members. However, this year's leadership team has been appointed by Dr. Savoie and will serve in these positions through June 2026. Elections will begin May 5th and end May 9th. To nominate yourself or a colleague, fill out the online Staff Council Nomination form.

On Saturday, April 12th, Pamplona is hosting a pre-Artwalk Pin and Poster pick-up party. Festival is still looking for volunteers; if interested, please visit https://www.festivalinternational.org/For more information on the party, visit https://www.facebook.com/festivalinternational/photos/one-week-from-today-our-first-ever-pin-poster-party-at-pamplona-tapas-bar-during/1229967831874848/?_rdr