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Acadiana 365: Picks of the Day

Here are a few highlights of events going down around Acadiana courtesy of the area’s one and only online community calendar Acadiana 365.

Mary Chapin Carpenter & Shawn Colvin

Tonight at the Heymann Center, singer-songwriters Mary Chapin Carpenter and Shawn Colvin bring their array of acoustic hits to the stage spanning the scope of their collective careers as well as a few favorites born out of their lifelong friendship. The show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets range between $50-$60 and can be purchased at the Heymann Box Office or online at Heymann-Center.com.

Cat Tales and Doggie Monologues

Acadiana’s biggest little theatre troupe Acting Up in Acadiana brings to life the stories of the numerous animals encamped at Lafayette Animal Aid, a no-kill animal shelter. The tales range from traumatic to heartwarming all of which help to enlighten the public on the mission of the Lafayette Animal Aid, as well as other local no-kill, of rescuing and adopting animals in need. Cat Tales and Doggie Monologues will be shown at the Acadiana Center for the Arts starting tonight and Thursday, Feb. 28, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the AcA Box Office or online at AcadianaCenterfortheArts.org.

For more on these events and many more visit Acadiana365.com.

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