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Acadiana Center for the Arts is currently presenting a two-person exhibition from collaborators Kathy Reed and Steve Breaux. The exhibition, 30 Years Dancing With Mind & Matter, features a rich body of work; a diversity ranging from two to three-dimensions including paintings, drawings, works on silk and other fabrics, and other process and conceptual artworks. On Saturday, April 11th at 4:30 PM, AcA is hosting an artist talk between AcA Visual Arts Director, Jaik Faulk and exhibiting artists Kathy Reed and Steve Breaux. For more information, click here.

Jake Delhomme, record-setting quarterback and Ragin' Cajuns legend, joins the La Louisiane Podcast to reflect on 30 years since UL Lafayette's iconic win over Texas A&M, his journey from USL to the NFL, and his role as the 2026 Spring Gala honoree.Read a transcript of the conversation. Visit alumni.louisiana.edu for more information about Spring Gala.

Louise Guidry, a St. Martinville native, has been painting and drawing since early childhood, a lifelong pursuit. Her recent works will be on display at the Studio Gallery in St. Martinville. For more information, click here.

Books Along the Teche is hosting it's 10th Annual Festival from Friday, April 10th to Sunday the 12th with beloved storyteller, Rick Bragg, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of twelve books, including the bestsellers Ava’s Man and All Over but the Shoutin’. All of their sessions will be hosted at the Sliman Theatre in New Iberia. For more information, click here.

Sally Baby's Silver Dollars joins us on the Caravan! Catch them at Festival International de Louisiane April 24th and 25th!

Zydeco Izreal is bringing his community together by hosting Zydeco Jams twice a month! These Jams are on 1st Sundays 11-12pm at the Freetown Market in Vermilion and the 3rd Saturday's 2-4pm at NuNu's Art & Culture Collective. He creates a space for not only seasoned musicians but also younger musicians to learn more about their instruments and their influence within the culture. Listen in and follow Zydeco Izreal on Facebook , Instagram, or TikTok to learn more about his upcoming jams!

Dion Pierre (upright bass), Denny Skerrett (saxophone), & Frank Kincel (drums) of the Modern Jazz Movement are in the studio keeping jazz alive! Listen in for a good time and more about their band performances!

Each April, Downtown Lafayette comes alive for a 5-day cultural celebration. Festival International boasts top-notch music from around the world, gourmet food, handcrafted artworks and so much more! People of all ages come from near and far to experience Festival’s magic. No ticket is required for our event. Show your support by purchasing merchandise and on-site beverages. Where else can you enjoy authentic Asian, Cajun or Greek food, while listening to an acclaimed African band, as beautifully costumed Belgium stilt walkers dance by?! Come experience the world of Festival with us! See you in 2026 for our 40th anniversary! For more information on festival and how to get involved, click here.

With Festival International celebrating 40 years this month, there is an exhibit opening at Acadiana Center for Arts this Saturday showcasing photos over the years from various photographers. The event will take place on Saturday, April 11th from 5:30-7:00 pm.

Chorale Acadienne is the premire colunteer community choir in Acadiana. May 12th is the annual Moonlight & Music fundraiser at Dream Castle Event Venue featuring American broadwat hits, a siletn auction, and a raffle. On July 4th the Acadienne Chorale will collaborate with the Acadiana Wind Symphony for a free patriotic concert celebrating out nation's 250th anniversary at Lafayette High School's new auditorium. One of the most exciting things on the horizon is Artistic Director, Rusty Roden, will guest conduct a performance at Carnegie Hall in June of 2027. Rusty will conduct Chorale Acadienne in performing the new masterwork Aeterna Via by Elaine Hagenberg. For more information, click here.