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Americans spend about 300 hours a year in a car. That translates roughly into about 14,263 miles annually, at least according to a few minutes of Google research.Take the specifics with a grain of salt but nobody would would dispute that we do a lot of driving.Yes, traffic is bad in Lafayette, but mostly compared to how we think we ought to be living in a medium-sized town, not necessarily by a universal standard. By comparison, picture Atlanta during rush hour, or Los Angeles any time. But, nonetheless there’s no denying traffic, however long you spend in it, can feel like time wasted.And that’s the appeal of the self-driving car. To some extent, it feels like we’ve been on the edge of a breakthrough with that technology for a decade. But here we are, driving our cars with our hands like Neanderthals well into the 21st century.Colin Grussing hasn’t given up on the idea. Far from it. In fact, he’s busy “planting flags” as he likes to say, with his latest venture: aftermarket self-driving devices he calls “Palanquins” — named after the mode of royal transportation in the ancient world.

As an avid lover of Festival International and Festival Leauxcal supporter, Grayson and his company have crafted a limited edition swirl pendant to be available at Festival International merch booths. These beautiful necklaces showcase the relationship of the Festival Leauxcal program with the Lafayette community, as well as why art is an important element of the Festival atmosphere. For more information about Festival Leauxcal and other Festival elements, visit https://www.festivalinternational.org/.

Argot Pictures and Les Blank Films are proud to present the Louisiana premiere of the classic documentary, J’AI ÉTÉ AU BAL (I WENT TO THE DANCE) by the incomparable Les Blank & co-directed by Chris Strachwitz of Arhoolie Records. Presented in a new, 5k restoration produced by Les Blank Films, Brazos Films & Chris Strachwitz. J’AI ÉTÉ AU BAL is the seminal film on the history of the foot-stomping, toe-tapping music of French Southwest Louisiana. The film features many Cajun and Zydeco greats, Michael Doucet, BeauSoleil, Clifton Chenier, Marc and Ann Savoy, D.L. Menard, Boozoo Chavis and many more. Newly restored in 5K, J’AI ÉTÉ AU BAL celebrates the music of Southwest Louisiana. Blank & Strachwitz film brims with tender affection for its subjects, the vitality of their marvelous music, and a generosity of spirit.J’AI ÉTÉ AU BAL will have exclusive Louisiana engagements in Lafayette on May 1 at Cite de Arts & May 3 at the Broad Theatre in New Orleans. Both screenings will feature a live performance by Michael Doucet & the Beausoleil Trio.Watch the trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiVqmS46_fU

The more we learn about the human body, the less we seem to actually know.Medicine is always playing catch up with its own science. And more and more, the industry is moving toward individualized care, armed with metrics that help us stay on top of our wellness.What if we could catch a problem before it happens? If that’s the goal, we’re not talking about preventative medicine; we’re talking about predictive medicine.Marc Landry launched Healthy Heart Clinics and Cardio Care after he lost his parents. He wanted to create a company that could help patients manage their own cardio care and make sure that it fit what they needed.

Each episode takes listeners to the fields and farms, restaurant and home kitchens where the food action is really happening meeting the people who perpetuate the renowned food culture of this delicious place. During the hour long program Poppy also travels outside of her home turf to hear what’s new in the national and international food world.

Soul Connection: Healing Art Gallery is a one-day event all about conversations on compassion, unity, peace, and acceptance, with geust speakers from 2-11pm. Put on by Honest Art ProductionsHappening April 15th, 2-11pm, located at Meche's Donut King on Willow St.

Part celebration of spring's arrival, part fundraiser for UL Lafayette's Ira Nelson Horticulture Center, and part educational outreach and resource for the enhancement of horticulture in Acadiana, Festival des Fleurs de Louisiane is celebrating its 30th year!Over 100 expected gardening-related vendors provide the show's main attraction. Festival-goers will discover a wealth of resources and activities as local gardening societies host displays and informational kiosks that will share gardening techniques with attendees. Food trucks will serve snacks, snow cones, and coffee, so bring the family and make a day of it!More information at https://www.festivaldesfleurs.org/

As one of the top rated Cuban restaurants in the country and over 20 years of serving food here in Lafayette, this will be Café Habana City's first year as a vendor for Festival International. Carly Viator and restaurant owner, Rafael Garcia, give us more information on this year's food scene at Festival International de Louisiane. For more information on this and more, visit https://www.festivalinternational.org/.

The Good Dudes are a Lafayette favorites in the local music scene. Since their emergence in 2018, The Good Dudes have built their own brand of rock, mixing old-school blues roots with a modern edge. The band will perform at the LUS La Craft Biergarten Stage on the Thursday of Festival, from 9:30 p.m. to 10:45 p.m.For more on the music lineup and other Festival information, visit https://www.festivalinternational.org/.

Theatre Acadie is an arts and culture company devoted to supporting, promoting, and exploring arts and culture through classes, workshops, camps, and more. Theatre Acadie collaborates with professional artists within the community in order to bring quality and accessible programming to everyone here in Acadiana!For more information, click here.