I have a pet peeve when people talk about local culture. The knee-jerk response is almost always, “It’s dying. We have to keep it alive.” Really? Nothing could be further from the truth, especially ...

The inaugural Summer Zydeco & Soul Festival is a one-day event aimed at bringing together family and friends to celebrate Creole culture, food, zydeco and soul music. “As a nod to our heritage, we’re ...

Zydeco Extravaganza is coming home. A major event on the zydeco music calendar for the past two decades, the Extravaganza has squeezed fans into Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino in Opelousas ...

Musiq Soulchild, Gerald Albright and Tucka will headline the Westbank Heritage Festival when it returns Labor Day weekend with music, food and vendors. The free festival will be held at Segnette Field ...