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Finds 03.23.11

STOLEN GLANCES
Baton Rouge-based artist Keith Andry made quite an impression on Lafayette art lovers at his first ArtWalk appearance in March. The Thibodaux native showcased his eclectic watercolors of Acadiana homes, swamp scenes...

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Finds 03.16.11

TEA TIME
New to Lafayette are Georgie’s English Kitchen and Garden products, featuring shortbread petticoat rounds, fresh lemon curd and three types of scones — cranberry and orange, lemon, and orange and pecan. Made by Leicestershire, England, native Georgie Myrtle...

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Finds 03.09.11

OYSTER HEAVEN
If the gold standard for charbroiled oysters is Drago’s in New Orleans, I just bit into platinum. I’m a big fan of Drago’s — and local restaurants’ versions of this tasty Gulf treat — but the last few times I had them at the New Orleans institution, the oysters were overpowered by the sauce. ...

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Finds 03.02.11

BAR NONE
For that perfect call-out favor or Mardi Gras gift, Bath Essentials by Delacruz has created fleur-de-lis embellished bath soaps in a subtle fresh linen scent. Crafted by the Rev. Bill Melancon of Carencro, these beautiful soaps come in two sizes...

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Finds 02.23.11

READING RAINFOREST
Looking for an alternative to the more traditional A is for apple, B is for banana and O is for orange method of teaching the alphabet? Then go for the N for neon tetra, O for ocelot and Y for yapok approach, as found in the latest children’s book written by New Orleans musician and children’s author Johnette Downing.

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David Calhoun, ‘EB’ Brooks join Lafayette Central Park

David Calhoun and Elizabeth “EB” Brooks are the first two employees of Lafayette Central Park Inc., the nonprofit charged with turning Lafayette Consolidated Government’s 100-acre Johnston Street Horse Farm property into a passive public park. Calhoun was named executive director, and Brooks is director of planning and design.
Update: PXP creating 600 jobs averaging 100k

At Thursday's State of the Economy luncheon, LEDA President and CEO Gregg Gothreaux said PXP has already quietly hired 180 people for its Broussard expansion.
Zachary Barker takes helm of the Opportunity Machine

Zachary Barker continues making waves in Lafayette’s business scene, mostly recently being named director of the Opportunity Machine.
Shakin' at the Shack

There will soon be a whole lot of shakin’ going on at Benny’s Sportshack Supplement Depot, a new concept by Opelousas native Benny Nele. Located at 2002 Johnston St., the supplement shop, smoothie bar and café, featuring hot off the press paninis and wraps, plans to open in late May.
Remembering Ricky Rees

The veteran police officer remembered by friends for his large and small acts of kindness will be laid to rest Wednesday.

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