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The world-famous literary legacy Detective Dave Robicheaux, created by author James Lee Burke, is coming home to Iberia Parish, Louisiana. The official Books Along The Teche Literary Festival: Celebrating New Iberia, Dave Robicheaux's Hometown will be held March 31 - April 2, 2023 predominately in New Iberia's historic district, but will also include events around Iberia Parish. Various venues will celebrate literature and its impact on our culture with a Burke symposium, children's activities and workshops, book fair, reader's theater, live music, local cuisine, Dave Robicheaux tours and more. The annual festival invites all literature lovers to stop by Iberia Parish for a great time.For more information on the schedule of events, visit https://booksalongthetecheliteraryfestival.com/.

The Arts & Humanities Council of SWLA , the City of Lake Charles, and First Federal Bank of Louisiana are bringing back the popular, free to the public music and art festival, Live @ the Lakefront after a successful 2022 run.  For the 11th anniversary, Live @ the Lakefront (L@LF) will feature local bands, live art demonstrations, an outdoor art market and food truck market to create a full-fledged music festival on the shores of Lake Charles. L@LF will take place on three consecutive Fridays in March; the 17th, 24th, and 31st, from 5:30PM to 10PM at the Arcade Amphitheatre.For vendor applications or more details on the event, visit  www.artscouncilswla.org  or contact the Arts Council at (337) 439-2787.

This survey exhibition of the artist’s work of the last half-decade presents more than 20 pieces in diverse media. With her distinctive and powerful visual language, Argentinian-born and Los Angeles-based Luciana Abait addresses climate change, environmental fragility and perils, and their impact on global migration and planetary survival. The exhibition originated at the Laband Art Gallery, Loyola Marymount University.

Cité des Arts welcomes Danny O’Flaherty for a special St. Patrick’s Day Eve concert! Galway native, Danny O’Flaherty, has spent much of his life dedicated to preserving and promoting Celtic history and culture. Growing up in the Aran Islands and Connemara on the West Coast of Ireland, Danny experienced life as one of the last generations to be raised in the pure Gaelic culture. His first language is Gaelic, and he developed a deep love of Irish song, dance, and storytelling which his ancestors passed on to him during long winter nights spent around the turf fires.To purchase tickets, visit their website.

The Saturday event showcases Acadian history, culture, music and traditions. Several of the planned entertainment includes the wooden boat procession along the Bayou, and the “Re-enactment of the Arrival of the Acadians” to St. Martinville on the Bayou Teche by representatives of the Blanchard and Vincent families. Special guests include the International Acadian Festival of Plaquemines, Louisiana’s Queen Evangeline and her Princesses.For more information, visit their website.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://c-bruce-snow.com/OTHER/FRIENDSofMUSIC/events.htm.

The newest addition to the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center is the Amédé Ardoin Commemorative, a 1,500 lb. carved steel statue of the iconic Louisiana musician, Amédé Ardoin. This public sculpture was designed by award-winning artist, Russell Whiting, and was made possible by members of the Amédé Ardoin Project Committee. The project honors one of the earliest French-speaking Creole musicians to commercially record his songs and the first to build a library of over 30 recordings with national labels.

The 16th annual Women’s Leadership Conference will be held in-person, bringing together students, faculty, staff and community members to commemorate National Women’s History Month. The goal of the conference is to provide an opportunity for personal and professional leadership development that is centered on the needs of women from various cultural backgrounds.Join them on March 16, 2023, at the UL Lafayette Student Union for a day full of educational breakout sessions, inspirational awards presentations, and empowering keynote speakers. For more information and the itinerary, visit their website.

If you love music, art, color, and fun they have just the artist for you! Black Heritage Gallery is currently home to artist Troy Guilbeaux's amazing and vibrant artwork. Come in enjoy this amazing show for yourself. It will be on display in our second floor gallery space through March 24th. Historic City Hall hours are 10 AM till 6 PM, Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is always free!

ArtWalk showcases the creative side of Downtown Lafayette’s cultural district. Museums, independent galleries, studios, craft stores and art houses of Downtown all participate in the monthly showcase of Acadiana’s artistic talent. Those who come will leave inspired as they explore the Downtown cultural district.ArtWalk takes place every second Saturday of the month—rain or shine. There is no one organization responsible for planning the activities. Instead, each museum, gallery, or studio hosts their own unique event, featuring local artists and performers. Follow the official ArtWalk Lafayette Facebook Page to stay informed on monthly events.