Events: Oct. 26 – Nov. 1
Posted by Khaki Scott on October 26, 2009
Beginning in January, 2010, each Monday morning, La Belle Arnaudville will publish the events for the week beginning that day. Please subscribe to La Belle Arnaudville so these events can be delivered right to your e-mail inbox. While we are happy to bring information about these events to local folks, we are also excited to be able to show those who do not live here just what it is we’ve got!
This is a sample page of what our events will look like. If you have an event you would like us to include in our Events Column, just e-mail us at labellearnaudville[at]yahoo[dot]com and let us know… We will be happy to pass your event information on to our readers.
Notice: Trick-or-Treat Times Announced
Eunice 6-8 p.m. Thursday
Grand Coteau 5-7 p.m. Thursday
Krotz Springs 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday
Sunset 5-7 p.m. Thursday
Washington 6-8 p.m. Friday
Arnaudville 6-8 p.m. Saturday
Cankton 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday
Leonville 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday
Melville 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday
Opelousas 5:30-7 p.m. Saturday
Palmetto 6-7:30 p.m. Saturday
Port Barre 5-7 p.m. Saturday
And now… A Week In And Around La Jonction…
Monday Oct. 26, 2009
Photography: Cajun & Zydeco Music Exhibit by Philip Gould
Today is the last day to see this exhibit of photographs inspired by our Cajun and Zydeco music.
Location: Opelousas Museum and Interpretive Center, 315 North Main Street in Opelousas.
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Admission: Free
Group Fiddle Lessons
These classes are taught every other Monday. Instructors are Mitch Reed and Al Berard.
Location: Tom’s Fiddle & Bow, 204 Fuselier St., Arnaudville
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Fee: $15
For More Information about lessons on other instruments (including guitar, violin, viola, and cello), as well as purchasing or renting instruments, Please Visit Their Website.
Tuesday Oct. 27, 2009
2nd Annual Festival of Words
This literary event takes place on Oct. 27, 28, 29, 30 & 31 this year. There will be writing workshops, readings, poetry drive-bys, and many other events. The events will take place in Sunset, Grand Coteau and Arnaudville.
Poetry Workshop with Darrell Bourque
Location: Casa Aul in Grand Coteau
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Admission: Free to the public, but donations will be gratefully accepted.
Visit their website for a Complete Schedule of Events.
Creole & Cajun Style Accordion Lessons
Instructor Joe Hall, a master of his craft! We have known members of the Hall family for over 40 years and they are, without a doubt, the nicest and most talented folks anyone would ever want to meet. Read more about multi-talented, Louisiana treasure Joe Hall on the link below.
Level: Beginner & Intermediate, No experience necessary
Must Have: Accordion & recording device
Ages: 16 and older
Location: Frederick Stage at Nu Nu’s in Town Market Rural Arts Center, at the intersection of Hwy. 31 and Hwy. 93, Arnaudville.
Fee: $45 – limited enrollment, must pre-register.
For More Information and Pre-Regristration, Visit Their Website.
Wednesday Oct. 28, 2009
2nd Annual Festival of Words
Awards Ceremony for Festival of Words Creative Writing Contest
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Followed by Poetry Reading by Beau Chene HS Poets & Open Mic
Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: Both events will take place at Casa Azul in Grand Coteau
Admission: Free to the public, but donations will be gratefully accepted.
Visit their website for a Complete Schedule of Events.
Thursday Oct. 29, 2009
Bayou Teche CleanUp Fundraiser
This fundraiser hopes to raise about $3,000 to construct a heavy lifting barge for the purpose of cleaning up Bayou Teche from Port Barre to St. Martinville. Blake Couvillion is the director of Cajuns for Bayou Teche and president of the Teche Cleanup Project. Music for the evening will be provided by BonSoir, Catin; Drew Landry; and David Greely & Friends.
Location: Café des Amis in Breaux Bridge.
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Complementary Wine Tasting, provided by Café des Amis from 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
Admission: $25 Donation is recommended
For tickets or more information, call Blake Courville at 230-8596.
2nd Annual Festival of Words
Potluck Social/Reception with Guest Authors
Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Public Reading with Mona Lisa Saloy & Ravi Howard
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Location: Both events will take place at Casa Azul in Grand Coteau
Admission: Free to the public, but donations will be gratefully accepted.
Visit their website for a Complete Schedule of Events.
Theater: Bats In The Belfry
This performance is by the Opelousas Little Theater. The story is about four spinster music teachers who all turn out to be witches.
Location: The Little Theater, next to Donald Gardner Stadium, behind Central Fire Station
Time: 7:00 PM on the 29th, 30th, & 31st; 2:00 PM on Nov. 1
Admission: $10 at the door or in advance at Sebastien-Dupre Fine Jewelry
For More Information, Call: (337) 948-4367 or Visit Their Website.
Quarter Horse Racing
10 races per night in the first entertainment complex in the U.S. designed to combine horse racing and casino gaming. Races take place every Thursday-Sunday night.
Location: Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino is located at 2235 Creswell Lane Ext., Opelousas.
Post time 6:20 PM
Admission: Free admission in Paddock area. Club house admission-$3.
For More Information, call: (337) 594-3000.
Friday Oct. 30, 2009
2nd Annual Festival of Words
Public Reading with Saddi Khali & Jessica Powers
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: St. Charles Chapel in Grand Coteau
Admission: Free to the public, but donations will be gratetully accepted.
Visit their website for a Complete Schedule of Events.
Theater: Bats In The Belfry
This performance is by the Opelousas Little Theater. The story is about four spinster music teachers who all turn out to be witches.
Location: The Little Theater, next to Donald Gardner Stadium, behind Central Fire Station
Time: 7:00 PM on the 29th, 30th, & 31st; 2:00 PM on Nov. 1
Admission: $10 at the door or in advance at Sebastien-Dupre Fine Jewelry
For More Information, Call: (337) 948-4367 or Visit Their Website.
Quarter Horse Racing
10 races per night in the first entertainment complex in the U.S. designed to combine horse racing and casino gaming. Races take place every Thursday-Sunday night.
Location: Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino is located at 2235 Creswell Lane Ext., Opelousas.
Post time 6:20 PM
Admission: Free admission in Paddock area. Club house admission-$3.
For More Information, call: (337) 594-3000.
The Sunset Market and Auction House
Garden vegetables and home-made products are offered every Friday through Sunday. Vendor space is still available.
Location: 151 B. Leon Richard Road in Sunset
Time: Friday: 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM; Saturday: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Admission: Free
For More Information, Call: (337) 212-2091
VFW Bingo
Location: VFW Dr., Arnaudville
Time: 6:30 PM
For More Information, Contact Tom: 754-4940
Saturday Oct. 31, 2009
La Table Française de Arnaudville
Breakfast en francais, along with maybe a little Bouree, and sing songs in French. You can even learn a French “word of the day.” These are wonderful events that help to keep our language and culture alive. Even if you don’t speak French, do come and enjoy being part of our community. This event takes place on the last Saturday of every month.
Location: NuNu’s Café in Town Market Rural Arts Centre (corner of Hwy 93 and Hwy 31)
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Admission: Free
For More Information, Visit Their Website.
2nd Annual Festival of Words
Poetry Workshop with Cornelius Eady
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Arnaudville Town Market
Fiction Workshop with Ravi Howard
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Arnaudville Town Market
Poetry Workshop with Mona Lisa Saloy
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Arnaudville Town Market
Publishing Workshop with Jessica Powers
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Casa Azul in Grand Coteau
Poetry Reading & Open Mic with Cornelius Eady & Darrell Bourque
7:00 PM to 9:30 PM at Arnaudville Town Market
Admission: Free to the public, but donations will be gratefully accepted.
Visit their website for a Complete Schedule of Events.
Cajun Jam
This event takes place every Saturday. Local musicians bring the flavor of a Fred’s in Mamou to the other side of Acadiana. We all need to support these events to keep our music and our culture strong and healthy.
Location: The Coffee Break, 109 N. Main St., Breaux Bridge
Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Admission: Free
Phone: 337 442-6607 E-mail: thecoffeebreak[at]cox-internet[dot]com
Bal de Maison
This is one of the loveliest of all our traditions and still retains the old fashioned “house party/dance” feel. Bring a covered dish and share good food and good company as well.
Please Visit Their Website to learn more about this wonderful event. It takes place on the last Saturday of every month.
Location: On the Frederick Stage at Town Market Rural Arts Centre
Time: 6:30 PM
Admission: Free (but don’t forget to bring a covered dish)
Theater: Bats In The Belfry
This performance is by the Opelousas Little Theater. The story is about four spinster music teachers who all turn out to be witches.
Location: The Little Theater, next to Donald Gardner Stadium, behind Central Fire Station
Time: 7:00 PM on the 29th, 30th, & 31st; 2:00 PM on Nov. 1
Admission: $10 at the door or in advance at Sebastien-Dupre Fine Jewelry
For More Information, Call: (337) 948-4367 or Visit Their Website.
Quarter Horse Racing
10 races per night in the first entertainment complex in the U.S. designed to combine horse racing and casino gaming. Races take place every Thursday-Sunday night.
Location: Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino is located at 2235 Creswell Lane Ext., Opelousas.
Post time 6:20 PM
Admission: Free admission in Paddock area. Club house admission-$3.
For More Information, call: (337) 594-3000.
Sunday Nov. 1, 2009
Acoustic Jam
This event takes place every Sunday afternoon.
Location: Tom’s Fiddle & Bow, 204 Fuselier St., Arnaudville
Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (or until…)
Admission: Free
For More Information and Photos: Visit Their Website.
Brown Bag Club: Children’s Art Workshop
This event takes place every Sunday afternoon.
Ages: Children from 5 to 12 years of age.
Location: Town Market Rural Arts Centre, Arnaudville. Click for Directions.
Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Every Sunday
Admission: $8 (includes workshop, supplies and a snack)
For more information, Visit Their Website.
Theater: Bats In The Belfry
This performance is by the Opelousas Little Theater. The story is about four spinster music teachers who all turn out to be witches.
Location: The Little Theater, next to Donald Gardner Stadium, behind Central Fire Station
Time: 7:00 PM on the 29th, 30th, & 31st; 2:00 PM on Nov. 1
Admission: $10 at the door or in advance at Sebastien-Dupre Fine Jewelry
For More Information, Call: (337) 948-4367 or Visit Their Website.
Quarter Horse Racing
10 races per night in the first entertainment complex in the U.S. designed to combine horse racing and casino gaming. Races take place every Thursday-Sunday night.
Location: Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino is located at 2235 Creswell Lane Ext., Opelousas.
Post time 6:20 PM
Admission: Free admission in Paddock area. Club house admission-$3.
For More Information, call: (337) 594-3000.
Coming Soon
Tour de France Gastronomique
Each of these occasions presents the cuisine of a different part of France and features a food demonstration, wine tasting, dinner and music, and a mystery chef.
Nov. 20, 2009: Northeast France
Jan. 30, 2010: Southeast France
Location: Frederick Stage. Town Market Rural Arts Centre. Hwy. 93 E. & Hwy. 31 S. Arnaudville, LA 70512
Time: 6:00 PM
Admission: Adults: $20; Children 12 and under: $15
For More Information, Visit Their Website.
Acadiana Symphony Orchestra
Friday, November 13 “Festive Organ” – Cathedral of St John the Evangelist – 7:30 pm
Sunday, November 15 “Festive Organ” – Cathedral of St John the Evangelist – 2:00 pm
Saturday, December 19 “It’s Christmas Time” – Heymann Center – 7:30 pm
For More Information and to Purchase Tickets in Advance, Visit Their Website.
