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Virginia Luque plays classical and flamenco music in a Spanish romantic style, combining extraordinary technical virtuosity, with beautiful tone and musicianship. She recently recorded Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez with the London Symphony Orchestra, at Abbey Road Studios. She’s also been awarded first prize at several international competitions, including the Manuel de Falla Competition for Classical Guitar in Granada, Spain, and has received the Lincoln Center Scholarship among other awards.Information and tickets are available through both organizations' websites.

Lauren Marie Breaux's "Mardi Gras Morning" will open in our second floor gallery on January 7, 2023. A collection of over 60 vibrant acrylic paintings shows an up close and personal view of Fat Tuesday in the neighborhoods of New Orleans. Created by Lake Charles native Lauren Marie Breaux to honor the creativity and unique magic that goes into Carnival and all of those who participate.This exhibit is displayed alongside "Nature's Blueprint: Art Hispano" and the winter group show in the Black Heritage Gallery.

On Jan. 23, the United States Postal Service will hold a first-day ceremony at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette for the Ernest J. Gaines forever commemorative stamp in the Black Heritage series.The ceremony is free and open to the public. Anyone interested in attending can respond to the USPS online to RSVP the event.

TWO SHOWS! Friday, November 4, 2022 | 7PM Sunday, November 6, 2022 | 3PMUL's Angelle HallA turning point in opera. Join us for a presentation of Giacomo Puccini’s famous comic opera, Gianni Schicchi, masterfully performed by Acadiana Symphony Orchestra and the University of Louisiana Opera Department. Puccini was among many composers of the 19th century who developed new ways to entertain and connect with wider audiences, by creating works that utilized operatic romanticism, on-stage antics, and a newly developed lyrical style of the time, known as bell canto. The work of Puccini and others from this period influenced generations of musicians and composers who followed.

"Eurydice" reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus and Eurydice not through Orpheus's infamous pilgrimage to retrieve his bride, but through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love. With contemporary characters, plot twists, and a script written to be a playground for designers, the play is a fresh look at a timeless love story. Sarah also adapted the play into the libretto for an opera, Eurydice by Matthew Aucoin, which premiered at the L.A. Opera in February 2020.The show opens November 3, at 7:30 p.m. in Burke-Hawthorne Hall, room 231.

THE 12TH ANNUAL SOUTHERN SCREEN FESTIVAL WILL TAKE PLACE IN PERSON IN DOWNTOWN LAFAYETTE, LOUISIANA, NOVEMBER 10-13, 2022. THE FESTIVAL WILL HAVE LIMITED PROGRAMMING AVAILABLE VIRTUALLY.Southern Screen is invested in building Acadiana’s cultural economy. Through outreach, Southern Screen helps local audiences continue to treasure stories, offers expertise to the next generation of media creators, and aids local creative talent in capitalizing on the momentum of a growing entertainment production economy in the region. We invite you to please join us for one of our many year round programs or events.

OCT2210:00 - 3:00Boo Bayou Family Friendly Halloween EventOCT221:00 - 3:00 Cajun JamOCT22Featured7:00 - 10:00Murder on the BayouOCT231:00 - 4:00Bal du Dimanche – RJ & Kreole Smoove

Friday, October 21, 2022A turning point in classical music. Let us take you on a joyous journey to where it all began – Italy – the birthplace of the orchestra and the Baroque classical era. Considered to be the one of the most influential periods for modern western music, the Baroque style is marked by fuller and more complex musical compositions, including multiple independent melody lines, performed simultaneously by different instruments, and often incorporating voices, just as we see in modern symphonic presentations. Featuring guest artists Giancarlo De Lorenzo (Italy), as conductor, and soloist Drago? Filip, ASO’s principal cellist.

NOVEMBER 4-5, 202215th annual festival, held live this year in Grand Coteau, is a FREE festival featuring three award-winning writers. These writers provide a Community Reading on Friday and Writing Workshops on Saturday. Also on Saturday, a Community Stage at Thensted Center is open to all writers and performers. Youth Creative Writing Contest winners read their works and receive awards.. Local students circulate through Grand Coteau and Sunset performing "Drive By Poetry", dramatic readings of works by the visiting writers."

Celebrate the history of Grand Coteau and a traditional Louisiana treat called the sweet dough pie. Every year, pastry chefs and home cooks vie to be the best in the sweet dough pie contest where the public is the judge. A large variety of pies are available for purchase. Some favorites include fig, custard, lemon, blackberry, and other local, seasonal ingredients. Browse through over 100 vendors with art, handmade items, flowers and herbs, custom furniture, indoor and outdoor decor, and more.