At Sophie P. Cakes, Jennifer and Dustin Melancon find a niche in going over the top and out of the box.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010
By Nathan Stubbs

Two weeks, ago, Jennifer Melancon and her husband Dustin were working in the kitchen of their new bakery when they heard the news that legendary actor-director and all-around eccentric rebel Dennis Hopper had passed away at the age of 74.

Carencro High alumnus Lee Papa — aka the Rude Pundit — is finding a niche in America’s (un)civil discourse.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Written by Kevin Allman

Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Written by Walter Pierce

Exhibition celebrates ‘remarkable eye’ of Kent Hutslar.

Memorial art exhibitions have a dark patina. Someone has to die. This Saturday, the Acadiana Center for the Arts’ Side Gallery will host a memorial exhibition during ArtWalk that is at least 15 years premature. We would have been content to wait 20 or more.

Wednesday, June 4, 2010
Written by Madeleine Hebert

The funky art bistro sets its sights on becoming the next Lafayette live music mecca.

If you’ve been to Artmosphere lately, you know the place has gotten a face lift both inside and out, with new furniture and electronics, paint and artwork. But Artmosphere doesn’t just look different, and these alterations aren’t simply for vanity’s sake...

Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Written by Madeleine Hebert

AOC and Downtown Alive! partner with Lafayette’s hottest party band to create a collaborative, multimedia event.

Anyone who has ever attended a Givers show can understand the unique and magical sensation of being a part of the band’s enthused and spirited crowd. The joy you feel as part of the audience, sharing in Givers’ festive, youthful energy, is an invigorating experience unlike any other. But now, thanks to Acadiana Open Channel, the spirit of their live performances can be shared with the public.