I came to this dance hall on the recommendation of a good friend who knows Zydeco music well to see…read moreKeith Frank play. It's a squat little brick building in the middle of nowhere. No one answers the phone. Cash only. Awesome place! It's a traditionally black club, apparently, and it was very awesome to see a place where Zydeco and Hip Hop meld. Recommend it for a "real deal" Cajun country experience.

This is a beautiful museum that also doubles as a concert venue…read more The rotating art installations that I've seen there are absolutely stunning. I really appreciate the emphasis on local artists. They do a wonderful job of curating experiences, and giving you a glimpse of the artist. I saw a great concert recently produced by local Cajun and Zydeco musicians I was absolutely blown away by those ladies! Later that month, I went to see some art by the renowned Leroy Evans. It was a stunning display of color, depth, detail, and emotion. Possibly one of my favorite painting exhibits ever. Take your kids, take a date or take a friend - you will have a lovely time.

Every second Saturday in downtown Lafayette there's an art walk. Vendors set up shop up and down…read morethe streets and in shops. I went recently and now this will be a regular Saturday night thing for me. It was so nice!! Acadiana Center for the Arts was offering free admission so I stopped in to escape the heat and check out the exhibits. Jeremy Young was the artist whose work stood out the most to me and I thoroughly enjoyed studying his paintings. I was just awed by the details that went into his paintings. The artists here change on a regular basis and I picked up the upcoming schedule so I'll know when to go see some new exhibits. Next time you're wandering around downtown Lafayette be sure to stop in here!

We attended a school performance and this was a perfect venue. It's small and intimate enough for…read moreall seats to be great. The theater is clean and the seats comfortable. The art in the lobby is a nice bonus.

Super clean with artwork, comfortable seating & nice atmosphere. They have a bar which was a nice…read moresurprise to enjoy a drink during the comedy show. Open mic had many really good comedians from all over. I personally feel they should start charging a $2-3 cover just to help the comedians and most people probably wouldn't mind helping. A suggestion is to put the tip box at the door instead of up in front so that guests can tip entering or exiting ‍. Tips support the artists so make sure to bring cash with you if you'd like to tip after the show to support these upcoming comedians. Yes, I recommend this place & will go back & tell my friends about this place!

Unique dance studio. Teachers and staff are amazing. Supportive atmosphere. Multiple class…read moreselections for all your dancing needs.

From the owner: Balance Point is a dance and musical theater studio located in Broussard, LA. We are committed to…read moreproviding students with intuitive, technique-oriented learning in a fun and safe environment.

What a fun evening. Who knew this wonderful theatre, the Strand and theatre group, One Block Off…read moreBroadway was so close and so entertaining! Well, I didn't. Shame on me. Loved the show, love the atmosphere, and loved the actors/ director. This won't be my last show. Give it a look and you'll be hooked too! Yay for Jennings, you are a lucky town

I just returned from another Baton Rouge business trip. I usAually like to stay downtown. The hotel…read moreselection is short but nice, there's some nice restaurant choices, and I appreciate leaving the car behind. And with each visit, I learn or experience something new. For this visit, that would be attending a performance of the Baton Rouge Symphony and admiring the Old Capital complex as I walked there and back again. The evening's performance included: - Handel: Zakok the Priest (Coronation Anthem #1) - Bottesini: Concerto, Double Bass, No. 2, B Minor - Brahms: Symphony No. 2. op. 73, D Major. Here were my thoughts (in no particular order) during the concert: 1. The old Charley Tuna Sunkist commercial - Having good taste for being here? 2. Hall is a little over half full and a lot of these folks are older than me! 3. Loved the Handel Chorus. Time to pull out the Messiah CD for the Holidays! 4, John Madere was "The Bomb" on the Contrabass during the Battesini piece. 5. Only got a little sleepy during Brahms. 6. You know, this is a really nice performance space! 7. Best seats are lower level - middle rows. 8. Conductor sure has some energetic gestures! 9. Entire concert (including intermission) lasted only 90 minutes or so. 10. A community treasure. I look forward to being in town sometime in the future for another BRSO performance.

This is a very talented group of musicians! I babysit for the son of two of the musicians, so I've…read morehad the chance to attend many of the different concerts! The master series showcases some pretty talented guest musicians. One i loved was Wicked Divas. Two women from broadway came and sang with the orchestra. They were amazing! Even Kristen Chenowith has sang with them. I got to see a very talented violinist come play with the orchestra and an amazing piano player. Christmas time has a lot to offer as well. Home for the Holidays is a great Christmas performance for the whole family. It features a selection of new and old Christmas songs. They also have the sleigh ride selfie. When they play sleigh ride, you take a selfie with the orchestra and sleigh in the background and post it to the BRSO page. My favorite Christmas performance is the brass playing at St. Joseph's Cathedral downtown. It's a beautiful church and the music is so pretty. At the end, the orchestra goes up by the majestic organ in the balcony and plays Hallelujah. It gives me chills every time. The orchestra also has a Christmas performance at Houmas House every year. Then how can you miss the Nutcracker, a Tale from the Bayou. It's a must see for me every year. Beautiful dancing and music! Then in the spring, the orchestra does symphony pops. I went to the one at Rural life museum and they played music from the movies. We sat under the stars and listened. The symphony is a great place to go!

My date brought me here on a Saturday night when they are recording for a local TV and radio show…read more They were playing tradional music and speaking in french. - I loved it! The band was wonderful, the theatre was wonderful and the staff at the front were very sweet. My favorite part were the people dancing! It melted my heart and reminded me of my grandmother (polka was more her style). Overall a wonderful experience and I am so glad I got to share part of such a rich cultural heritage.

The Liberty Theater is located next to the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center, and is a must-stop if…read moreyou're in Eunice on a Saturday evening. Every Saturday night the Liberty hosts Cajun and Zydeco music, in a Grand Old Opry type format. The show is in both Cajun french and English, and as a non-French speaker I can tell you that there is enough English in the show so that you can clearly understand what is going on. When I was there, everything was spoken in one language then repeated in the other. The box office opens at 4pm Saturday night, and the show (which is broadcast locally) starts at 6pm and ends at 7:30pm. Seating is first come first served, but it's a large theater so finding a seat shouldn't be a problem. However, the best seats go quickly, so don't be shy about entering the theater early before the show to claim your spot. We arrived about 45 minutes before the show and was able to watch the band rehearse a bit. You're sure to make new friends, since everyone is exceptionally friendly and glad that you are here. The time goes by quickly, and the musicians are fantastic. The lineup changes every week, so check the web site to see who will be playing when you visit. The cost is only $5 per person, with reasonably priced drinks and popcorn available. Don't miss this show if you're into Cajun/Zydeco music...or live music of any sort. It's a fun evening of music, dancing (if you choose to) and new friends!