Some trends go viral, racing around the internet in hours, and then fall off the map just as quickly. Others take a while to build, and those are the ones that are here to stay. Good thing nutria fashion is a slow-go. Cree McCree, a New Orleans environmentalist ...

What an opportunity! CODOFIL will send a few lucky students to France, Belgium or Canada to study French next year on its 2011 Scholarship and Exchange program. Here are a few of the scholarships:Fondation Louisiane, a non-profit foundation, offers ...

The Tour du Teche, the 130 long paddle race down Bayou Teche in September was a winner in more ways than one. The Tour du Teche, the 130 long paddle race down Bayou Teche in September was a winner in more ways than one. Not only did it attract more ...

Autumn is the time of the grape harvest, and in a week or so the new wine will be bottled. So it's the right season to raise a glass in honor of the artistry of vintners world wide. Or raise a few glasses. Let's say 50. Now I'm not one to advocate ...

Now in its fourth year, the Acadiana Film Festival continues to showcase both out-of-town and local independent filmmakers. Now in its fourth year, the Acadiana Film Festival continues ...

Under the sure hand of Patrick Poupart, the little French bakery on Pinhook continues to evolve. While Poupart's has had cold sandwiches and quiches in its refrigerator cases for some time now, the menu has expanded to hot, freshly made sandwiches ...

The latest synergy in the local food world is the new paring between Café Vermilionville and Philippe's Wine Cellar. Café V has revamped its menu for fall. Think seared venison chop encrusted with black pepper and coffee beans, served with a wild ...

Bayou Teche is getting a lot of TLC these days from Blake Couvillion and his group of Cajuns who are working to clean up the stream. The latest event is an easy sell - the Wild Hog and Deer Cook-Off. Black pot game cookery is a Cajun speciality ...

Tonight's the night. After two long years of construction, the new theatre wing of the Acadiana Center for the Arts opens with a ribbon cutting, tour and, of course, cocktails. Tonight's the night. After two long years of construction, the ...

Acadiana Center for the Arts Executive Director Gerd Wuestemann has announced a major donation to the art center. Acadiana Center for the Arts Executive Director Gerd Wuestemann ...