IND Arts & Entertainment

A Match Made in Heaven: PASA, AcA to merge

walterp@theind.com (Walter Pierce) — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:24:59 GMT

After months of flirting, PASA and the AcA are finally getting hitched.

2 Acadiana chefs vying for seafood crown

indbox@theind.com (IND Monthly Staff) — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:45:02 GMT

Chef Manny Augello of Jolie’s Louisiana Bistro and Chef Dustie Latiolais of Crawfish Town USA in Henderson will be among 10 chefs competing this weekend for the “King of Louisiana Seafood” title at the sixth annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off in New Orleans.

Acadiana 365’s Pick of the Day: Creole Zydeco & Okra Festival

wynceno@gmail.com (Wynce Nolley) — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:55:47 GMT

For the first time, the St. Martinville Okra Festival and Creole Zydeco Festival combine into one giant two day event with live music, a dance marathon and an okra cook off along Bayou Teche.

Acadiana 365’s Pick of the Day: Les Vues Film Series presents 'Makers'

wynceno@gmail.com (Wynce Nolley) — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:43:19 GMT

Vermilionville’s free monthly cultural film series returns for May with Makers, which follows the social revolution that modern women have waged in the name of equality.

Acadiana 365’s Weekend Picks

wynceno@gmail.com (Wynce Nolley) — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:16:25 GMT

This weekend, treat yourself to some fine local theatre with 18 Victoria, grab some new gear at Pack & Paddle’s garage sale, or spread the love with The Riveters at Hippie Fest.

Have Mercy, DTA!

walterp@theind.com (IND Monthly Staff) — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:38:34 GMT

Somewhere in that nether realm between sodden Saturday nights and sacred Sunday mornings live the Mercy Brothers.

Downtown goes retro Saturday

walterp@theind.com (IND Monthly Staff) — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:05:35 GMT

Downtown Lafayette Unlimited will celebrate yesteryear with an old-fashioned drive-in movie off the 700 block of Jefferson Street Saturday.

Acadiana 365's Pick of the Day: Birds of a Feather Fried Chicken Cook Off

wynceno@gmail.com (Wynce Nolley) — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:00:38 GMT

The Saint Street Inn is holding its very own fried chicken cook off this Thursday, May 16, starting at 7 p.m.

Cane Fire Film Series presents ‘Bert Stern: Original Madman'

wynceno@gmail.com (Wynce Nolley) — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:52:37 GMT

For May, the Cane Fire Film Series will be screening the biopic Bert Stern: Original Madman on Saturday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the LITE Center.

Acadiana 365’s Pick of the Day

wynceno@gmail.com (Wynce Nolley) — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:57:44 GMT

The future of Lafayette’s progress falls once again on the shoulders of its citizens as the Lafayette Comprehensive Plan Forum returns with its third round of public community forums.

Downtown Alive! is cancelled

walterp@theind.com (IND Monthly Staff) — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:44:18 GMT

Due to the threat of alien invasion and septic apocalypse, there will be no DTA! this evening. Rain is also a factor.

Acadiana 365’s Weekend Picks

wynceno@gmail.com (Wynce Nolley) — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:57:34 GMT

Don't let the rain ruin your weekend. Enjoy these events plucked from the pages of Acadiana 365.

Shantel's at the Salmon

walterp@theind.com (IND Monthly Staff) — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:17:54 GMT

She’s in the midst of a 25-day tour of the West, southwest and southeastern U.S., hitting as many watering holes as possible, and that tour brings her to Lafayette’s Wild Salmon Saloon on Saturday, May 11.

Oh, brothers! ‘In His Grace’ takes over Cité

walterp@theind.com (Walter Pierce) — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:13:38 GMT

Making a command return run at Cité des Arts through the last weekend in May, the musical comedy follows three melodious cousins with decidedly different approaches to life.

Chill with Louisiana Red Friday at DTA

walterp@theind.com (IND Monthly Staff) — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:37:14 GMT

It was chilly during last weekend’s Downtown Alive! concert, but this Friday expect a record-breaking freeze — the super-awesome line dance that is.

Acadiana 365's Pick of the Day: Leaving Earth - The Story of Space Travel

wynceno@gmail.com (Wynce Nolley) — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:00:40 GMT

The Lafayette Science Museum's latest exhibit Leaving Earth - The Story of Space Travel explores the history of the international community's venture into the final frontier.

Acadiana 365’s Pick of the Day: Downtown Crawfish Boil

wynceno@gmail.com (Wynce Nolley) — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:37:00 GMT

Enjoy copious helpings of crawfish and music from Johanna Divine at this year’s Downtown Crawfish Boil on Wednesday, May 8.

Acadiana 365’s Weekend Picks

wynceno@gmail.com (Wynce Nolley) — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:07:39 GMT

Check out these event highlights to help fill up your weekend.

Two local fillies racing for the stakes

patrickf@theind.com (Patrick Flanagan) — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:58:51 GMT

When the gun fires this afternoon at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., two local fillies will be among the 14 racing to win the Eight Belles Stakes.

Boogie away the chill with DTA! and Rue Boogaloo

walterp@theind.com (IND Monthly Staff) — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:39:42 GMT

Rue Boogaloo is a trio comprising guitarist Marty Christiansen, bassist Lee Allen Zeno and drummer Frank Kincel, and these dudes bring the bluesy funk big time.

Fats Domino's Katrina-damaged grand piano restored

walterp@theind.com (Stacey Plaisance, Associated Press) — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:53:48 GMT

A white Steinway grand piano salvaged from musician Fats Domino's home after Hurricane Katrina has had its classic looks restored and will be the centerpiece of an exhibit in New Orleans' French Quarter.

Maroon 5, Willie Nelson headline Jazz Fest

walterp@theind.com (Stacey Plaisance, Associated Press) — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:48:48 GMT

Rising pop singer Rozzi Crane is celebrating her birthday weekend in a big way — taking the stage at her first major music festival with the rock band Maroon 5 for a duet with lead singer Adam Levine.

Jazz Fest includes Native American music

walterp@theind.com (Stacey Plaisance, Associated Press) — Thu, 02 May 2013 16:51:12 GMT

Among the stages where jazz, Cajun, blues and zydeco is spotlighted are Native American acts with singing, chanting and drumming and dancers donned in colorful feathers and fringe.

Acadiana 365's Pick of the Day: Stage Monkeys present 'Coco's Diner'

wynceno@gmail.com (Wynce Nolley) — Wed, 01 May 2013 16:59:25 GMT

The Stage Monkeys of Lafayette present Coco's Diner, an improv theater event, tonight at the Saint Street Inn.

Posthaste VS. DAVID EGAN

degel@theind.com (Dege Legg) — Wed, 01 May 2013 06:00:00 GMT

He’s a singer. A songwriter. A piano man. A family man. He’s even got his own Wikipedia entry. He’s David Egan. And he knows ancient secrets about the monolithic stones of Stonehenge that he’s not willing to share.

Acadiana 365’s Pick of the Day: Les Vues Cultural Film Series

wynceno@gmail.com (Wynce Nolley) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:00:56 GMT

The Les Vues Cultural Film series returns tonight with a screening of the 1981 cultural gem Southern Comfort.

Two more Fest fINDs Sunday

lesliet@theind.com (Leslie Turk) — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 13:45:01 GMT

You have two more chances to win some super cool stuff on this final day of Festival.

Festival freestylin'

kariw@theind.com (Kari Walker) — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 03:53:46 GMT

Youth gather in Parc de Lafayette for performance celebrating electronic music and dance.

Acadiana 365's Weekend Picks

wynceno@gmail.com (Wynce Nolley) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:19:33 GMT

With Festival International in full swing, here are a few highlights of some of the events happening in tandem with Lafayette's biggest music festival.

Country legend George Jones dies at 81

lesliet@theind.com (Hillel Italie and Chris Talbott, AP Entertainment Writers) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:51:53 GMT

The peerless, hard-living country singer recorded dozens of hits about good times and regrets and peaked with the heartbreaking classic “He Stopped Loving Her Today.”

Fest fIND: One down, five to go!

walterp@theind.com (IND Monthly Staff) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 02:12:32 GMT

Leslie Haymark wins the very first goodie-stuffed backpack in IND Monthly's inaugural Fest fIND.

New Orleans Jazz Fest features living legends

lesliet@theind.com (Chevel Johnson and Stacey Plaisance, Associated Press) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:05:40 GMT

If there's a theme to this year's New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, it may be living legends.

Acadiana 365’s Pick of the Day: Hip Hop in the Flats

wynceno@gmail.com (Wynce Nolley) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:08:01 GMT

Hip Hop in the Flats returns to the Feed and Seed tonight for a special Festival International edition of its quarterly showcase.

Download Fest guide for iPhone here

indbox@theind.com (IND Monthly Staff) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:43:25 GMT

Optimize your 2013 Festival International experience: Download a digitized version of The IND's Fest Guide straight to your iPhone.

This week in random OMG: Bieber's monkey business

walterp@theind.com (The Associated Press) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:46:13 GMT

German customs authorities say Justin Bieber's monkey is going nowhere, despite a request of the animal shelter where it's living that it go to a zoo.

Cane Fire Film Series presents 'Lore'

wynceno@gmail.com (Wynce Nolley) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:12:30 GMT

The Cane Fire Film Series will screen the critically-acclaimed Austalian-German war film Lore this Saturday at the LITE Center.

Fest fIND 2013: Here are the code words

walterp@theind.com (IND Monthly Staff) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:41:28 GMT

If you’re looking to score some serious goodies during the Thursday-Sunday run of FIL, you’ll need to know the code words.

Acadiana 365’s Pick of the Day: CajunCodeFest 2.0

wynceno@gmail.com (Wynce Nolley) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:52:37 GMT

Healthcare industry professionals from all over the country will converge on the Cajundome starting Wednesday for CajunCodeFest to focus on the latest advances in healthcare technology.

Acadiana 365's Weekend Picks

wynceno@gmail.com (Wynce Nolley) — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:52:37 GMT

With Festival International only five days away, these highlights of events happening this weekend can help get you into festival mode for next week.

Toast of the town: The Band Courtbouillon

walterp@theind.com (IND Monthly Staff) — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:17:08 GMT

With their Grammy Awards still all sparkley, members of The Band Courtbouillon will be toasted this evening at Parc International during a special ceremony presided over by City-Parish President Joey Durel.

Are you ready for Fest fIND 2013?

walterp@theind.com (IND Monthly Staff) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:38:19 GMT

It’s pretty simple: Find the IND staff member stationed at an appointed place downtown, tell them a code word and, bam!, win a back pack full of cool stuff.

Acadiana 365's Pick of the Day: Benefit Concert for Tipitina's Music Co-op

wynceno@gmail.com (Wynce Nolley) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:47:10 GMT

The UL Music Business Department is holding a benefit concert for Tipitina's Music Co-op tonight at 7 p.m. at the Feed & Seed.

Pearl Jam, Nine Inch Nails to play Voodoo Fest

walterp@theind.com (The Associated Press) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:52:14 GMT

The festival turns 15 this year. It's scheduled for Nov. 1-3, the weekend after Halloween, at New Orleans City Park.

Acadiana 365's Pick of the Day: Cult of the Stage Monkey Anniversary Show

wynceno@gmail.com (Wynce Nolley) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:54:21 GMT

UL Lafayette’s quirky improv theatre group is celebrating its one year anniversary at its April show this Wednesay.

Acadiana 365's Weekend Picks

wynceno@gmail.com (Wynce Nolley) — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:41:36 GMT

Check out highlights of events happening all around Acadiana this weekend.

App for dat: LCVC

walterp@theind.com (IND Monthly Staff) — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:35:37 GMT

The Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission — those hard-working tourism folks — has made it easier for tourists and locals alike to plan their weekends in Lafayette Parish.

Cane Fire Films Series presents 'Ferlinghetti: A Rebirth of Wonder'

wynceno@gmail.com (Wynce Nolley) — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:19:17 GMT

The Cane Fire Film Series is partnering with Cité des Arts to hold a fundraiser for the Festival of Words featuring a special screening of the new film "Ferlinghetti: A Rebirth of Wonder."

Acadiana 365’s Pick of the Day: The Backyard Series

wynceno@gmail.com (Wynce Nolley) — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:17:14 GMT

The April edition of the Backyard Series tackles the Civil War in Acadiana.

Acadiana 365's Weekend Picks

wynceno@gmail.com (Wynce Nolley) — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:27:22 GMT

Local events happening this weekend include Pack and Paddle's Local FRYday, Parc Lafayette's Food Truck Roundup and more.

As seen on TV...

walterp@theind.com (IND Monthly Staff) — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:50:23 GMT

A Lafayette native will pitch his sports fan apparel to the panel on ABC’s “Shark Tank” Friday night while our favorite champion of real science education will be on “Real Time with Bill Maher,” also tonight.

Essence releases nightly headliners for 2013 fest

walterp@theind.com (The Associated Press) — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:04:54 GMT

Organizers say the festival opens Friday, July 5, with R&B powerhouses Jill Scott and Maxwell as well as rapper LL Cool J and Brandy headlining the nightly concerts at the Superdome. On Saturday, Charlie Wilson, New Edition, Trey Songz, Keyshia Cole and Solange will entertain fans on the mainstage.

Cowboy Mouth + DTA! = mighty roar

walterp@theind.com (IND Monthly Staff) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:31:38 GMT

The New Orleans quartet has been barnstorming the nation for more than a decade, blasting enthusiastic crowds with their high-octane, hook-laden pop rock. But Friday at Parc International for the weekly Downtown Alive! concert, the band will get a unique introduction — by the Lafayette High Mighty Lion Marching Band.

Acadiana 365's Pick of the Day: Cajun Dance Lessons

wynceno@gmail.com (Wynce Nolley) — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:09:27 GMT

Learn how to waltz properly the next time you hear Zydeco when Cité des Arts hosts Cajun Dancing Lessons Wednesday at 6 p.m.

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Acadiana 365's Pick of the Day - GEAR UP Family Financial Literacy Night

wynceno@gmail.com (Wynce Nolley) — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:17:15 GMT

The LITE Center will host the GEAR UP Financial Literacy Night on Tuesday, April 2, to help improve the financial literacy of parents and kickstart financial awareness in students.

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A Love Affair with Fred

walterp@theind.com (Karen Kaplan) — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 22:08:32 GMT

This year’s Festival International artist is a teacher at heart.
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Roldon Rules Prussia

walterp@theind.com (Walter Pierce) — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 21:36:06 GMT

Lafayette flutist studying abroad is catching the Teutonic music world on fire.

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Acadiana 365’s Pick of the Day: Wanderlust Theatre’s ‘5 x 8’

wynceno@gmail.com (Wynce Nolley) — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:12:01 GMT

Wanderlust Theatre Company is celebrating Women’s History Month with its latest stage production "5 x 8" opening Thursday night.

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Hub City, Apollo team up

walterp@theind.com (IND Monthly Staff) — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:45:53 GMT

Six world-class choreographers will get together with 15 dancers and a production crew in Lafayette in October to produce “James Brown: Get on the Good Foot — a Celebration for Dance” ahead of its Oct. 22 world premiere at the famed Apollo Theater in Harlem, NY.

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Dream come true

lesliet@theind.com (IND Monthly Staff) — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:53:39 GMT
IberiaBank and PASA are sending a group of Northside High freshmen girls to the local production of Dreamgirls and affording them the opportunity to meet the cast.
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Acadiana 365's Pick of the Day: Les Vues Film Series

wynceno@gmail.com (Wynce Nolley) — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:20:56 GMT

Vermilionville’s free monthly film showcase the Les Vues Film Series returns for March when it screens Alan Lomax’s Cajun Country tonight at 6:30 p.m.

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Acadiana 365's Weekend Picks

wynceno@gmail.com (Wynce Nolley) — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:49:26 GMT

See highlights from the many events taking place this weekend across Acadiana.

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Creole String Beans bring NOLA spice to DTA

walterp@theind.com (Walter Pierce) — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:56:22 GMT

Recently nominated in the “Best Roots Rock Band” category of Gambit’s annual Big Easy Awards, New Orleans’ Creole String Beans will bring a repertoire that ranges from Fats Domino to Duke Ellington to Bobby Charles to the Downtown Alive! stage Friday in Parc Sans Souci.
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Bach Lunch goes retro with Viatones

walterp@theind.com (IND Monthly Staff) — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:26:42 GMT

Friday’s Bach Lunch concert will remind music fans of a bygone era when Lafayette rockers The Viatones take the stage at noon.
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Acadiana 365's Pick of the Day: Death Takes A Holiday

wynceno@gmail.com (Wynce Nolley) — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:41:59 GMT

The UL Lafayette Opera Theatre is premiering its newest production Death Takes A Holiday tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Burke-Hawthorne Theatre on the UL Campus.

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Acadiana 365's Pick of the Day - Tarzan: Lord of the Louisiana Jungle

wynceno@gmail.com (Wynce Nolley) — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:29:58 GMT

Casa Azul Gifts holds a special screening of the independent documentary Tarzan: Lord of the Louisiana Jungle.

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Cane Fire Film Series screens 'Wagner & Me'

wynceno@gmail.com (Wynce Nolley) — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 19:51:18 GMT

The Cane Fire Film Series is teaming up with the Performing Arts Society of Acadiana for a special dinner and a movie fundraiser featuring the film Wagner & Me.

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Congo Square rhythms fest kicks off March 23

walterp@theind.com (Stacey Plaisance, Associated Press) — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:14:21 GMT

By New Orleans standards, the Congo Square New World Rhythms Festival is relatively young, reaching its sixth year this month. But the music and culture that the two-day event celebrates made their way to the Gulf South region centuries ago.
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Acadiana 365's Weekend Picks

wynceno@gmail.com (Wynce Nolley) — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 05:16:25 GMT

Your forecast for events in Acadiana for the St. Patick's Day weekend.

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This week in melodious: Cajun for lunch, zydeco for supper

walterp@theind.com (IND Monthly Staff) — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:39:59 GMT

Praise God and pass the chaudin!

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Acadiana 365's Pick of the Day: Seed to Skillet

wynceno@gmail.com (Wynce Nolley) — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:42:21 GMT

Vermilionville is launching a new series called Seed to Skillet that focuses on how to cultivate, harvest and prepare your favorite homegrown foods.

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Acadiana 365’s Pick of the Day – Louisiana Crossroads presents Anders Osborne

wynceno@gmail.com (Wynce Nolley) — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:09:25 GMT

Anders Osborne and his band perform for the next installment of Louisiana Crossroads at the AcA.

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Practice your French with a buzz

walterp@theind.com (IND Monthly Staff) — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:03:17 GMT

French just sounds better after a couple of adult beverages, and it’s easier to speak, too.

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Acadiana 365’s Pick of the Day:The Backyard Series

wynceno@gmail.com (Wynce Nolley) — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:21:04 GMT

The UL Center for Central and Eco-Tourism’s March Backyard Series returns this Tuesday with a workshop on natural egg dyeing ahead of Easter.

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Marvel releasing some 700 No. 1 issues digitally

walterp@theind.com (Matt Moore, Associated Press) — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:55:37 GMT

Part of that fascination with superheroes and their growing cachet in popular culture is why Marvel Entertainment, home to the Fantastic Four, the X-Men and the Avengers, among others, is making more than 700 first issues available to digital readers starting Sunday for free through the Marvel app and the company's website. After Tuesday, they'll be sold for $1.99 to $3.99 per issue.
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Acadiana 365's weekend picks

wynceno@gmail.com (Wynce Nolley) — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 18:23:24 GMT

Acadiana 365 has you covered for the weekend with Downtown Alive!, ArTech Fusion 13 and "Shotgun."

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Hirsute hoedown set for Blue Moon

walterp@theind.com (IND Monthly Staff) — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:53:37 GMT

Start growin’ ’em, boys. The Louisiana Beard and Facial Hair Association is hosting a Beard, Mustache & Facial Hair Competition on Friday, April 19 at the Blue Moon Saloon.
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Country singer-songwriter Claude King dies at 90

walterp@theind.com (Stacey Plaisance, Associated Press) — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:29:15 GMT

The original member of the Louisiana Hayride who was best known for the 1962 hit "Wolverton Mountain," has died. He was 90.
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Michot Bros. kick of Bach Lunch Friday

walterp@theind.com (IND Monthly Staff) — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:42:27 GMT

As they’ve done every year for at least a decade, popular Cajun band Les Freres Michot will kick of the spring Bach Lunch concert series in Parc Sans Souci on Friday.

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Acadiana 365's Pick of the Day: Beer and Gear Social Night

wynceno@gmail.com (Wynce Nolley) — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:35:32 GMT

As part of its Spring Demo Weekend, Pack and Paddle is hosting its first ever Beer and Gear Social Night Friday night for Lafayette’s bustling outdoor community.

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Buku music fest back with bigger lineup

walterp@theind.com (Stacey Plaisance, Associated Press) — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:41:06 GMT

The two-day Buku Music + Art Project, a hip-hop and electronic dance music festival launched last year, is back and bigger, with about two dozen more acts and four stages instead of two.
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This week in awesome: LEH lauds Castille

walterp@theind.com (IND Monthly Staff) — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:50:56 GMT

'T-Galop: A Louisiana Horse Story' by UL faculty member Conni Castille of Breaux Bridge has been recognized by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities as the Documentary Film of the Year, the latest accolade for our favorite filmmaker.
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Femme brass blasts off DTA! series

walterp@theind.com (IND Monthly Staff) — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:22:10 GMT

Downtown Alive! returns Friday for its spring 2013 concert series with The Original Pinettes Brass Band, the world’s only all-female New Orleans-style brass ensemble.
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Rhythms, Café V announce series lineups

walterp@theind.com (IND Monthly Staff) — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 18:01:55 GMT

The performances include a variety of music styles from local and out-of-town bands.

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Acadiana 365's Pick of the Day: Culinary Classic

wynceno@gmail.com (Wynce Nolley) — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:39:59 GMT

Some of the South's top chefs will converge on the Cajundome Convention Center tonight for the 2013 Acadiana Culinary Classic.

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Bruce Cockburn: Written in Fire

info@theind.com (Sam Broussard) — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:20:06 GMT

On Wednesday, March 6 at Vermilionville, serious music lovers will have the opportunity to fall into the vision of one of the best songwriters in the English language.

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Museum show salutes Sinatra

walterp@theind.com (The Associated Press) — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:10:48 GMT

A musical show highlighting the work of singer Frank Sinatra opens March 15 in the Stage Door Canteen at the National World War II Museum.
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Acadiana 365: Picks of the Day

wynceno@gmail.com (Wynce Nolley) — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 18:14:53 GMT

This weekend's highlights from Acadiana 365 feature two top performances taking place in downtown Lafayette.

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Weekend pick: Croce resurrected Sunday at AcA

walterp@theind.com (IND Monthly Staff) — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 17:20:38 GMT

The music of late-great singer-songwriter Jim Croce will be brought to life during a special performance Sunday in the James Moncus Theater at the Acadiana Center for the Arts.
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WeekINDer: March

indbox@theind.com (IND Monthly Staff) — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:35:36 GMT

Here's some highlights of what Lafayette's got going on in March.

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Pinch Me, I'm Cajun

patrickf@theind.com (Donal O'Meadhra) — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:30:52 GMT

A recent trip back to my native Ireland demonstrated how pervasive ‘Cajun’ culture is becoming.
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Posthaste vs. HART FORTENBERY

degel@theind.com (Missed) — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:17:56 GMT

Lafayette’s gene pool has been host to a long line of eccentric characters who have blurred the lines between crazy, genius, disturbed and curiously entertaining.

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Gracefully Done

walterp@theind.com (Walter Pierce) — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:15:49 GMT

If you missed the 2011 production of the musical comedy In His Grace at Cité des Arts, you missed a helluva show.

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Clef Notes: I'll Play the Blues for You

patrickf@theind.com (David Egan) — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:11:22 GMT

In its loneliness and despair, a classic tune finds a sweet spot by what it leaves to the imagination.
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The Rites of Spring

indbox@theind.com (IND Monthly Staff) — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:04:14 GMT

Downtown Alive! and Bach Lunch return in March with more stellar — and free — outdoor concerts downtown.

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Acadiana 365: Picks of the Day

wynceno@gmail.com (Wynce Nolley) — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:33:14 GMT

See highlights from the many events happening this week on Acadiana 365.

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Stern, Mandel, Mel B. heading to New Orleans

walterp@theind.com (The Associated Press) — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:27:01 GMT

The three judges of the popular NBC reality TV variety show, which is in its 8th season, will be walking a red carpet at the UNO Lakefront Arena on Monday.
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Egan, Keeling bring ‘simpatico’ to the Oasis

walterp@theind.com (IND Monthly Staff) — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:36:12 GMT

Musicians Kelly Keeling and David Egan will tickle the ivory during a special smoke-free “Piano Simpatico” event Monday night at Oasis Sports Bar & Grill.
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Acadiana 365: Picks of the Day

wynceno@gmail.com (Wynce Nolley) — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:58:07 GMT

Here are a few samplings of the many events going on around town this weekend courtesy of Acadiana 365.

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A rite of spring

walterp@theind.com (IND Monthly Staff) — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:02:04 GMT
Bach Lunch returns in March with another stellar lineup.
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Cane Fire Film Series screens '56 UP'

wynceno@gmail.com (Wynce Nolley) — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:26:24 GMT

For its February offering, the Cane Fire Film Series will be screening 56 UP, which follows the lives of 14 children from the ages of seven to 56.

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