Summer Suds

LivingINDThe AcA’s major annual fundraiser, Gulf Brew is a tasty, time-tested event.
By Dominick Cross

It’ll be beer here, there and everywhere come rain or shine when the sixth annual Gulf Brew gets to pouring Saturday, July 21, 6-9 p.m., at Parc International.

 

 

He Likes it Like That

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By Dominick Cross
Photos by Dominick Cross

July 11, 2012

For years, Wayne ‘Blue’ Burns was known for his bass playing. But four decades later he is back to his first love — guitar — and leading his own band.

 

Crazy

LivingIND4Joseph Aranza’s song catches eye, ear of Nashville
By Dominick Cross • Photos by Robin May

A couple of weeks ago, Joseph Aranza was just another Lafayette dude with a guitar and a knack for writing and singing his own songs. In just over a week, Aranza will be at a Nashville showcase playing three of his songs that could put him on the road, literally, doing his own music thing.

 

 

Lights, Camera, Cutting Room Floor?

It’s the life of an extra and, understanding that, Bruce Schultz has no great expectations.

 

Long and Winding Bayou

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Bayou Vermilion is 72 miles long, with 33.5 miles of it winding its way through Lafayette Parish. It continues on through Vermilion Parish into Vermilion Bay.

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