VALENTINE’S DAY GIFT GUIDE
SWEETS THAT HIT THE SPOT
WEDDING MUST-HAVES
MAGAZINE
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VOL.2 ISSUE 1
THANK YOU ACADIANA WE HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL BECAUSE OF YOU, ACADIANA…..THANK YOU FOR TRUSTING US WITH ONE OF YOUR GREATEST INVESTMENTS.
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Localism
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5 Cajun Nation 8 Local Limelight 13 United Way of Acadiana
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Home & Style 22 26 28 33
Air Orchids Grow Food, Save Money Hers His
Food & Drink 35 53 55 57
For the Love of Seafood Dining Destination Local’s Kitchen Sweet Spot
Health & Fitness 60 62 64 66
Local Lifesavers The Movement Academy Serving Up Romance Your Inner Self
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Dating & Marriage 69 71 75 79
Mr. & Mrs. Wedding Essentials Cheat Sheet Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
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Kids & Pets
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85 New-seum 89 Project Front Yard 90 Pet Page
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Sports & Adventure 92 95 96 100
ULL LSU Baseball: A Family Affair On The Hunt
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Leisure & Events 102 108 110 116
Local Playgrounds A Purple, Green and Gold Fête The Happening The Seen
ON THE COVER Yvette Landry enjoys the weather on King George chairs designed by Tony Bernard at Cypress Lake. Photo taken by Terri Fensel.
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FROM THE TEAM 337 is the place to be this time of year! From our delectable seafood specialties to sweet treats that hit the spot, we are a culinary haven like no other. Add a touch of romance, live performances rockin’ unique venues and a never ending lineup of cultural festivities, and it is no wonder we’ve taken the world stage. We invite you to peruse our pages and get out to enjoy the bounty of a great Cajun Nation!
337 CORRESPONDENTS Owner/Publisher: Joan Broussard Editor: Sevie Zeller Graphic Artist: Jason Roy Operations Manager: Luke Bourque Account Executive: Jada Talley Business: Lisa Blackburn, Cecile Walters Hebert Financial: Kyle Kellner Home & Garden: Julia Bowie, Cecile Walters Hebert, Sandra McKinney, Justin Price, Todd Zimmerman Fashion Director: Stacey Daley *Thank you Images Modeling for the models! Dining: Angie Dumas, Curt Guillory Health & Fitness: Sonia Desormeaux, James Eckoff, Liz Hebert, Lisa Hanchey, Cecile Walters Hebert, Sheri Huval, Marie Pace, Lauren Trahan Romance: Des Coroy, Lisa Hanchey Children: Lisa Blackburn, Dawn Earles, Jennifer Potier, Lauren Trahan Pets: Allison Habetz Sports & Adventure: Jordan Arceneaux, Brandon Comeaux, Curt Guillory, Lauren Trahan Leisure: Mickie Ainsworth, CherĂŠ Coen, Richard Kennedy Music & Events: Mandie Kiddy, Drew Landry, Stacey Daley
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L O C A L I S M YOUNGSVILLE: WHERE LIFE IS SWEETER
~ B y S e v i e Z e l l e r, P h o t o s b y D a n i e l M c M a n u s
CAJUN NATION
Southwest Louisiana is internationally celebrated for good food, better times and strong cultural heritage. At the epicenter you’ll find a quaint urban area brimming with possibilities. Youngsville takes pride in its people, places, diversity and traditions. Residents hold tight to family values yet aren’t afraid to embrace change and take action. Spend an afternoon in this progressive community, and you’ll quickly see why Youngsville claims to be the happiest place to live, work and raise a family.
Sugar Mill Pond
Mayor Ken Ritter
If you build it, they will come. One of the most impressive new builds, aside from Sugar Mill Pond, is the 70acre, state of the art Youngsville Sports Complex. South Side Youth Soccer Johnny West with his RCs players fill the fields regularly, and the Broussard Youngsville Youth Association offers a plethora of sports including baseball, softball, football, basketball and volleyball. There’s even a fitness trail and fishing pond for the community to enjoy. Don’t be surprised if you see a few hobbie-grade RCs in the parking lot!
Youngsville Sports Complex
DID WE MENTION THE FOOD?
Tracy Broussard serves Bo Gillock his usual at Dewey’s
True to the region, the fare here is c’est bon. Meet up with friends or make a few new ones at Morvant’s Bar & Grill, Hook’d Up Bar & Grill, Rotolos’s Pizza, Dewey’s Lounge or Corner Bar to name a few.
Population in 1990
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In just 10 years the number of businesses in Youngsville has grown from 8 to over 100! Quick view timeline according to Youngsville.us
Talk about rapid growth!
Population in 2014
A Community of Opportunities
Early French Acadians
Early 1800s: French Acadian farmers settled in the area calling it Royville. 1859: St. Anne Catholic Church established (and still stands today). 1863: The settlement had grown large enough to be officially called a village. 1983: Youngsville declared a town. 1990: The beginning of the Youngsville population boom. 2005: Youngsville declared the fastest growing town in Louisiana and elevated to the rank of city.
Until the recent population and development boom, the City of Youngsville was primarily known for sugar cane farming.
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Mayor Ricky J. Calais
BREAUX BRIDGE: THE CRAWFISH CAPITOL OF THE WORLD ~ By Sevie Zeller, Photos by Daniel McManus
Situated on both Bayou Teche banks lies a rustic city with old-world charm. Antique markets, eateries and galleries are nestled within walking distance, and melodic tunes can be heard along the water’s edge. Breaux Bridge is the embodiment of Cajun culture and heritage infused with a touch of modern convenience. It’s the perfect place to bring out of town guests or go on a dreamy date.
Did you know? Breaux Bridge is the only city on Bayou Teche to evolve from both sides simultaneously.
Breaux
Bridge Live music and Cajun jam sessions are what anyone in the 337 will tell you is going down in Breaux Bridge on the weekends. Joie de Vivre, Chez Jacqueline and Café Des Amis are all within sight of each other and offer a good time to be had!
3 days! 3 stages! 30 Cajun & Zydeco bands!
Population (2014)
Jake Delhomme, Breaux Bridge native, holds the record for the longest touchdown pass in Super Bowl history
Cajun jam session at Joie de Vivre
Brandy Serrette of Breaux Bridge
Restaurants of Breaux Bridge were the first to offer crawfish openly on their menus, and it was here that the now world-famous crawfish étouffée was created. So it’s little surprise that one of the Crawfish Festival is held here annually. 30 Cajun and Zydeco bands will play May 6-8. This is one fête where ‘crawfish got soul!’
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1799 Breaux built a suspension footbridge across Bayou Teche. When traveling directions were given, community members would say, “Go to Breaux’s bridge…,” which eventually was adopted as the village’s name.
1817 Firmin’s son, Agricole, built the first vehicular bridge.
1829 The town received its official founding by Scholastique Picou Breaux.
1859 Breaux Bridge officially incorporated.
1959 Designated “La capitale Mondiale de l’ecrevisse” (Crawfish capitol of the world).
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WHO DAT?
LOCAL LIMELIGHT By Sevie Zeller
David D’AQUIN of LAFAYETTE
Director of Resource Development for United Way of Acadiana
Break away from the daily grind Want to win a weekend at The Saint Hotel in New Orleans? Guess Who Dat is, cher!”
337: Who would you be if you were a celebrity? D’Aquin: Definitely Andy Cohen. I could take his show over in a heartbeat. 337: What do you do when you are off the clock? D’Aquin: I love happy hour with friends, cooking at home and traveling. 337: What is the last picture you took with your phone? D’Aquin: A screenshot of Saint Felicia - Patron Saint of Farewells. 337: Do you dance crazy when no one is looking? D’Aquin: No. I prefer an audience. 337: What cheers you up? D’Aquin: My nephew, Grayson, and my niece, Lily. 337: Do you have a strange talent? D’Aquin: I have an almost photographic memory for music lyrics, especially rap. It’s frightening.
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Realtor and Performing Arts Consultant 337: Where is your favorite place to visit? Lyle: Stelly’s Truck Stop in LeBeau, LA.
337: What cheers you up? Lyle: Thoughts focused on gratitude.
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337: If you could save one animal species on earth, which would it be? D’Aquin: The Cross River Gorilla. There are fewer than 300 left on earth. In fact, in the 1980s scientists thought they were extinct.
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337: What is the last picture you took with your phone? Lyle: A picture of one of my tiny horses with Denise Ordoyne in her Santa dress.
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337: What is one of the best steps we can take to end poverty? D’Aquin: Early childhood education. Not every child comes from the best home, but every child can succeed. ‘The Leader In Me’ is showing that it can happen right here in Acadiana.
Jackie LYLE 337: Who would you be if you were a celebrity? Lyle: Bette Midler.
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337: What is your favorite sundae topping? D’Aquin: Goldbrick from Bordens.
337: What is the most distant place you’ve visited? Lyle: France. 337: What is your favorite sundae topping? Lyle: Hot fudge.
337: What is your favorite movie? Lyle: “Across the Universe.” Julie Taymor directed, Daniel Ezralow choreographed. I saw it five times in 10 days at the Grand Theater. 14 friends joined me on the final viewing. 337: Is there a specific community effort that you find yourself drawn to? Lyle: The not-for-profit performing arts community which has an ongoing need for professional development opportunities, venue and rehearsal space, equitable pay for performers and all of the associated personnel that it takes to put on a show, as well as effective marketing. 337: What do you think would be one of the best steps we could take to end world poverty? Lyle: Share resources. 3 3 7M A GA ZIN E.C O M
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WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
ARTIST
Isabel
LASALA BOROUGHS DOWN
Fresh off a stunning exhibit at New Museum in Manhattan, artist Isabel LaSala is quickly becoming a standout in the art and design community of New York. The Cajun-El Salvadorian beauty is a graduate of Lafayette High School and ULL and is taking chances some Brooklynites aren’t tough enough for. “Initially I was just going to visit for a while, but as the trip got closer I realized there wasn’t anything stopping me from staying indeďŹ nitely. My friend offered his couch and about 5 square feet of space in his tiny apartment, and at the time that was enough for me,â€? recalled LaSala. She added, “A story my mom told me about spontaneously leaving to work off-shore one night when she was 20 really resonated with me, and I was further inuenced to take a chance on the unknown.â€? The gamble is really paying off. LaSala is consistently creating and exhibiting art such as photo collages, paper cutouts and other mixed media projects, all of which can be viewed
at isabellasala.com or on Instagram @isabel.lasala. Her work has been shown at numerous venues in New York ranging from smaller galleries and dive bars to contemporary museums. She’s also been a part of shows in Harajuku, Japan and Long Beach, CA. Inspired by intricate facades, LaSala is interested in learning metalworking as a way of expanding her artwork to a different medium. She has also become the muse while dabbling in modeling. She offered the following advice to anyone who may ďŹ nd themselves in her footsteps, “Dive in head ďŹ rst, work hard and never let ‘em see you sweat.â€?
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PIXELBRUSH STUDIOS
Not born in a day, but your website could be! By Lisa Blackburn
Three service paths are the focus of Pixelbrush Studios. Owner Tyler Woerner — who founded Pixelbrush eight years ago at the age of 21 as a do-it-all Web design and marketing firm — has finally grown into his niches: 1. DAYSITE
Tyler Woerner (left) and Ronny Wiltz
Web pages are currently under Pixelbrush’s care.
FOLK ROOTS 337: What is your first memory of playing music? Landry: I was 3 years old, sitting at the piano with my grandmother, and she was showing me a song. I can’t recall what song it was, but I can remember sitting with her and playing with the keys 337: Why do you believe it is important to teach children about the music in our culture? Landry: We have a unique culture that you are not going to find anywhere else in the world. We need to make our youth aware and teach them about our culture because if we don’t it dies. I run a camp called Folk Roots Kids Camp for ages 7-14. We teach Cajun, zydeco and creole music. The camp also teaches dancing, singing in French, cooking and crafts. This summer we are creating a teen camp which will be held at ULL and is in association with the Tommy Comeaux Foundation and Dr. Mark Dewitt. 337: Where does your rhythm come from? Landry: There are musicians on both sides of my family. My grandfather played professional music until he got married. He then took a job at Domingue Motors in Breaux Bridge, which is now Buck & Johnny’s where I play every Thursday. It’s surreal to think that I am playing music in the same building that my grandfather worked in for 40 years.
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“This service started when we realized the technology was there to build websites in a day, but lack of ideas, business decisions and content made the process overwhelming for businesses,” Woerner said. The caretaker, as Woerner calls his staff members, of the Daysite service is Ronny Wiltz. She leads business owners and their staff through a pain-free process of website creation … in just a day!
One-on-one with Grammy nominated musician Yvette Landry By Stacey Daley 337: Do you consider yourself an ambassador for Louisiana when you travel on tour? Landry: Absolutely, and I have a plaque that says so! I don’t even think about it; I just do it. I’m very proud to call Louisiana home. Our tourist industry is huge right now, and I believe it’s because of our food, family and unique culture. There’s no place else like it in the whole world. 337: Why is it so important for you to stay active in your community and give back to the area? Landry: So much has been given to me in the last 11 years. I was excited when I started out and wanted to learn everything. No matter how busy somebody was, every time I asked a question someone always answered it. Now in retrospect I want to be that person that is always willing to help. I don’t ever want to be too busy to stop and answer a question. I’m just paying it forward. 337: Favorite place you’ve played music on tour and why? Landry: Every place is special. I’ve seen some incredible sights, but out of everywhere I’ve played Breaux Bridge is still my favorite. Nothing warms your heart more than to be playing music, look into the crowd, and see the pride in family and friends’ eyes watching you. I say that from the heart, and my fellow local musicians will say the same thing. 3 3 7M A GA ZIN E.C O M
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It’s the Internet. Rules are made to be broken. 2. EIGHT HATS
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Pixelbrush’s Eight Hats caretaker is Jerrad Edwards. He’s everybody’s “Web guy,” and he does it with a smile. Because business owners and their employees are already busy wearing several hats, he’s happy to wear a few for them. “It’s about being responsive and available, but more than that we don’t want to treat people like the IT guy from Saturday Night Live who just pushes people over and says ‘move’ as he begrudgingly fixes an issue,” laughed Woerner.
These days, there are so many great ways for companies to engage with their customers via social media, but coming up with status updates and graphics can be time consuming. Totem Post and its caretaker Cole Lusby and graphic designer Matt Wiltz solve that problem with ready-made content. Currently available only to the health/wellness and veterinary sectors, this Pixelbrush service will eventually become available to more industries, Woerner envisioned.
Pixelbrush Studios recently relocated from the Oil Center to downtown Lafayette. To learn more visit www.pixelbrushstudios.com.
By Cecile Walters Hebert FACT: 84 percent of people research on search engines before making a local purchase. With customer demand for more interactive online content continuing to rise, local business BlueArx has partnered with Google to offer its clients Google Business View. Right on the Google Maps page, businesses will be able to provide potential customers a 360-degree virtual tour of the interior of their location. More information can be found at bluearx.com. Think of the possibilities!
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SCENT AND SENSUALITY
Lafayette welcomes its first artisan perfumery By Cecile Walters Hebert Both Ashana Sophia Morrow and Ryan Hornback are well versed when it comes to the science of scents. “We are all walking perfumes,” Ashana said, “Our pheromones, our natural human scent, is what drives attraction to others. Our sense of smell connects us to our history like no other sense can.” And through their shared love of the natural world, this couple has created Agua de Flora, their business of distilling essential oils and blending botanical perfumes to enhance these connections.
AN EARTHLY ART Piggybacking on the 30 years of experience and wisdom from their teachers in this earthly art, the couple have brought their artisan craft to Acadiana. By appointment only, customers can delight in sampling the perfumed oils in their artisan perfumery found tucked away in the Saint Streets. PERSONALIZED BOTANICAL BLEND Finding a botanical blend to harmonize with each person’s individual chemistry is what Ashana specializes in. What is
pleasing to one person might smell sickly sweet to another. “We never tell our clients what to like, or what to feel when they smell our perfumes. People will react to scents based on their chemical makeup and their own personal history. It’s all very personal,” Ashana confirmed. While Ryan stays mostly on the scientific side of the business,
events such as perfume salon parties have him sharing more of the spotlight to discuss their unique distillation process. “We use only glass and water to capture the purest form of the plant, its essence, without introducing any chemicals or synthetic materials.” More information can be found online at aguadeflora.com
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United Way of Acadiana
Creating more opportunities for a better life THE VISION: With a mission to unite people and organizations with passion, expertise and resources, United Way of Acadiana is creating an educated, prosperous and safe Acadiana where all individuals and families achieve their full potential. IN EDUCATION: UWA is focused on improving graduation rates in Acadia, Lafayette, St. Martin and Vermilion Parishes. · UWA provides over 10,000 free, age-appropriate books every month to children under 5 through the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. · Hundreds of 1st and 2nd graders are improving their reading and comprehension skills through United Way Readers. UWA works directly with teachers who identify struggling readers and pair them with volunteer tutors for weekly reading sessions. IN EARNINGS: UWA is focused on helping hard-working families gain the income and financial tools needed to thrive. · UWA sponsors free classes to help
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hard-working families learn about key banking and budgeting tools so they can save, keep and manage their money effectively. · UWA helped individuals and families file about 3,000 tax returns for free in 2015, putting over $2 Million of Earned Income Tax Credits back into their pockets and back into Acadiana. IN ESSENTIALS: UWA is focused on making sure people’s basic needs of food, shelter, health and safety are secured. · Last year, about 40,000 callers were connected to community services and resources, such as food, shelter, medical and dental care, and assistance with rent or utilities, through UWA’s partnership with Louisiana 2-11/232-HELP. · Through our partnership with American Red Cross, UWA helped canvass 268 homes in 2015 to determine which ones had working smoke detectors; those that didn’t received free smoke detectors installed by the Lafayette Fire Department.
GET INVOLVED Volunteer: UWA is looking for volunteers, as well as companies to get involved through the annual Day of Action. Get more info online at unitedwayofacadiana. org or call Keler Williams at 337-706-1234. Donate: If you’re interested in being a philanthropic partner, contact David D’Aquin at 337-7061233. To make a donation online, go to unitedwayofacadiana. org/give or text ‘GIVE’ to 41444.
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PERSONAL FINANCIER
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO WITH YOUR TAX REFUND? By Kyle Kellner, CPA, CFP For lots of people this time of the year filing their federal and state tax returns, a potential tax refund brings a pleasant financial windfall. According to recent data from the IRS, the average federal refund in Louisiana is roughly $3,000. But what should you do with it? The easy answer is to splurge on a large purchase (vacation, shopping spree, etc.). The key, however, is to have a plan for the money before it hits your checking account and gets absorbed into everyday spending. Here are a few money-smart ideas:
INVEST – If you are out of debt and have plenty in the emergency fund,
another option is to invest in yourself (your retirement) or others (kids’ education perhaps). Contributing to an IRA is a convenient way to make a one-time retirement contribution. If looking to fund higher education expenses, get with your financial adviser and look into which account may be right for your situation. There are Education Savings Accounts, 529 plans and UGMA/UTMA accounts to name a few. GIVE – This one may not beef up your portfolio or net worth directly.
However, if in a position to give to charity (deductible on next year’s taxes as a bonus), a friend in need or another cause you are passionate about, you may be surprised by the rippling effect from your small act of generosity.
PAY DOWN DEBT – Never a bad idea. If you have outstanding student
loans, credit card balances, auto or other consumer loans, use the onetime inflow to knock down those balances and save on the interest. SAVE – Take the opportunity to easily boost your emergency fund. Too many adults do not have enough in liquid savings in the event of an emergency. Three to six months of your household expenses is a great place to start.
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BONUS STRATEGY – Remember that your tax return is simply a
refund of what you overpaid the government. If you are getting back large refunds each year, you may want to consult with your tax adviser on whether adjusting your withholding or estimated payments may be to your benefit. Why give Uncle Sam your money to hold all year when you could be using the extra during the year to tackle some of the strategies above sooner?
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50 million downloads Now part of the Adobe family, Photo Editor by Aviary is a must-download app that includes one-tap auto enhance, gorgeous photo effects and frames, color splash, text, memes and more.
10 million downloads Want your picture on a billboard in Times Square or hanging in the Louvre? PhotoFunia allows users to see how they would look as an astronaut, draw in the sand and more. PERFECT365
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50 million downloads Unlock your creativity with Pixlr. Collages, photo layering, stylizing, overlays, borders and sharing make this app a favorite.
10 million downloads A must-have tool for all the selfie makers. This app makes faces flawless in several easy steps without offering too many complicated features. FLIPAGRAM
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10 million downloads From a message in a bottle to images in raindrops, PIP Camera has unique graphics worth the download.
10 million downloads Flipagram may be the easiest way to create, edit and share customized music videos, slideshows and more. Users can also explore the world by browsing channels, trending tags and following celebrities.
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Free photo and video editing fun By Sevie Zeller
10 million downloads Perfect your photos in a snap with Snapseed. From RAW develop and tune image to glamour glow and noir, this app brings professional photo editing tools to the palm of your hand.
VIVAVIDEO
50 million downloads One of the best video editor and slideshow makers on the market, VivaVideo allows users to easily transform everyday moments into works of art to share with family and friends.
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NAMES YOU SHOULD KNOW By Sevie Zeller STAYING ON: Lorrie Toups will remain the chief financial officer, Terry Huval retains his position as director of Lafayette Utilities System, and Robert Benoit will remain the Fire Chief.
CARLEE ALM-LABAR JOEL ROBIDEAUX
Lafayette City-Parish’s new Mayor-President.
LOWELL DUHON
The new chief administrative officer has over 38 years in banking, finance and executive management.
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Carroll will serve as interim public works director.
PAUL ESCOTT
The new city attorney for Lafayette Consolidated Government has an ace up his sleeve by way of experience when it comes to multiparty litigation and contractual matters.
TONIA KHOSROPOUR
Khosropour will serve as interim director of information services and technology. SHANEA MORRISON NELSON
REGINALD THOMAS
Thomas has been appointed Interim Lafayette police chief.
Alm-LaBar has been appointed to director of planning and zoning.
MARCUS BRUNO
Bruno has been appointed the new government and constituent relations officer.
The daughter of Scott Mayor Purvis Morrison and Lafayette Parish School Board member Mary Morrison will serve as director of community development.
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DON’T SELFIE AND DRIVE We all know it’s dangerous to text and drive. It’s also illegal in Louisiana. But for many of us, the impulsive need for communication and attention trumps our fear so we keep texting behind the wheel. But we’re not just texting. Drivers are now tweeting, surfing, snapping, posting and taking selfies. New research from AT&T shows nearly 40 percent of smartphone users tap into social media while driving. Almost 30 percent surf the net, 25 percent use Facebook, and 17 percent take photos/selfies. That means roughly 790,000 people in Louisiana are driving around taking selfies on the regular. That flattering natural light is just too good to resist. Want proof? Check out #drivingaround on Instagram. Here’s a fun statistic: men are more likely to take a selfie while driving than women. Lafayette attorney John Jefcoat says, “It only takes one second of distraction to cause an accident, we see it all the time.” According to Ford Motor Co., snapping a selfie behind the wheel can distract a driver for up to 20 seconds. By the time you take three selfies, filter your favorite and add some clever text, you could have caused a multicar pileup. That selfie better be a good one because it may be the last picture ever taken of you. LEGAL RAMIFICATIONS
Did you know that Louisiana law makes it illegal to use social media while driving? If you cause an accident while using social media, you could be charged criminally and sued civilly. And they will know. “Cellphone records are often subpoenaed in an auto accident case, including text messages and data/app usage,” said attorney Rusty Galloway. Your social media posts can be pulled, and those little things called “time stamps” will tell all.
With many new vehicles having built in Wi-Fi, technology will continue to cause distractions on the road. Luckily, we also have access to technology that can help prevent digital distractions while driving. A company called Cellcontrol has created DriveID, a device for your vehicle that works with your cellphone. “Cellcontrol can disable the ability to text, email, surf the Web, play apps, tweet, Snapchat, take selfies and much more while driving a vehicle.” In order to remind Acadiana residents to drive distraction free, Galloway Jefcoat is launching their “Neaux Distractions” campaign in February. The campaign will include a giveaway for a free DriveID device valued at $129 as well as free bumper stickers and key tags reminding folks to lookout for each other and get off the phone. For tips on focused driving and information on the giveaways, see the Galloway Jefcoat Facebook page.
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Design by Todd helps you in your quest to achieve domestic bliss. Do you have a question about interior design? Todd and his team are happy to answer all your questions. To submit questions, email jennifer@ designbytodd.com with “Dear Todd” in the subject line. Dear Todd, I am a traditionalist and my husband likes contemporary. Suggestions on mixing it up? - Tina Dear Tina, Great question! Personally, that’s my favorite way to design. It takes a good professional to execute that look well. In this image I used a pair of traditional shelter sofas placed in classic fashion. Notice the detail on the sofa. Although the sofas are traditional, I tailored them in a more contemporary way with a waterfall skirt and a contrast welt. The bold patterned Greek Key drapery is a time-honored design done in a contemporary application. The painting over the fireplace is by the world famous American contemporary artist Jamali. It was chosen specifically because the client is in the medical profession and subject was related to hope and healing.
Dear Todd, Do you do total remodels? How do I get started? - Tossing and Turning in Lafayette Dear Tossing and Turning, Stop that spiral thinking at night. Call us and get some sleep. Yes, we absolutely can take care of that remodel for you. From interior architecture and millwork details to floor planning and overseeing construction, we supply the contractor with all the information (lighting, flooring, paint colors, hardware…every detail). We take the worry off you, and you start sleeping better knowing you will love your home!
Dear Todd, Hello. I am considering wallpaper in my master bedroom. What do you think? Thanks. - Francis Dear Francis, Wallpaper is a design DO! It goes beyond what can be done with paint. It is room transforming! Paint just can’t get the same level of luxury and opulence a few rolls of wallpaper can provide. If it’s pattern you want, Kelly Wearstler’s imperial trellis is a knockout. Alternatively, you could use grass cloth wallcovering for timeless texture and BREATHTAKING depth to your walls. Whatever you choose, YES, wallpaper is an easy way to play up the theme of your bedroom.
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ASCENSION OF ACCESSORIES The rule of nine By Julia Bowie, Managing designer at Dunn’s Furniture and Interiors
Looking to give a room that special touch that brings it to the next level? When personalizing a space, utilize the nine item rule of thumb. It takes nine items working together to make a space feel like home.
TIPS TO GIVE A ROOM A PERSONALIZED FEEL 1. Accent Pillows - If your piece of furniture is neutral, pop it with a bright colored pillow. Use your pillows to keep up with ever-changing trends. It is much less costly than changing out a sofa!
6. Candles – Candles set the mood for a relaxing ambiance through warm glow. Different scents can inspire romance, clarity, calmness or health.
2. Rug - A patterned rug creates excitement and interest in the room. You can choose geometric patterns to create a structured look, a floral pattern for a feminine feel, or an exotic pattern to create a wilder mood.
7. Candle Holder - Choose candle holders, little or big, to add sparkle. Grouping smaller candle holders in odd numbers.
3. Lamp - Place a lamp on your side table to provide warm light in the evenings - and maybe a little sparkle! 4. Throw - A throw or a soft blanket makes your sofa more inviting and contributes to the overall appeal of the room. If you have neutral use a pop of color or add a texture with a fabric suck as velvet. 5. Mirror - Mirrors that reflect something visually pleasing, like a piece of art or the outdoors, are a must in a beautiful space. Always be aware of what is reflected (be sure it is not the ceiling!).
8. Greenery - Greenery adds life to your space. Fresh flowers are always the recommended choice. If fresh flowers are not an option, fancy potted plants or succulents can be just as beautiful. 9. Hardware - The hardware you choose for your space - curtain rods, door knobs, drawer pulls - go a long way in updating a room. These nine items combined will make any space feel personalized and complete. If you need any help choosing these items or placing them in your home, please visit the team at Dunn’s Furniture and Interiors, 2207 Kaliste Saloom Ste G.
ORGANIZE YOUR LIFE Small steps toward functional spaces By Sandra McKinney, Organize It Living rooms are the second biggest gathering spot in your home. It also means that clutter from every family member can quickly take over. With this in mind, each piece of furniture has to function to the highest capacity. Here are a few tips to tackling your living room.
• Gone are the days when a coffee table needed to match the couch. A great living room table should hold your drink coasters, magazines and remote controls. Don’t wish to spend a fortune on a new one? Add storage cubes, baskets or bins under your current table, done easily by placing the table on risers.
• Most sofas have extra space behind them to stash items such as candles, pillows and extra blankets. Bookcases, toy boxes and trunks also work well. • If you have a bookcase or shelf, your prized pieces or a favorite lamp can go there. Be careful to display and not crowd.
With just a few simple tricks, there will be more room for family in the family room. Need help? Let Sandra McKinney of Organize It! help. She can be reached at 337-591-0626.
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“Why aren’t they blooming?”
ORCHID OASIS
Don’t be discouraged! Most varietals only bloom once or twice a year. Phalenopsis orchids (the kind you find in grocery stores) can re-bloom from the initial stem 8-12 weeks after, so hold off the scissors for a few weeks.
Enjoy tropical blooms throughout the year By Cecile Walters Hebert In the winter my bathroom becomes a makeshift greenhouse for my collection of orchid plants. These tropical beauties thrive in the high humidity and sunny windows it provides. But why relegate their magnificence to the outdoors for spring? Celebrate their beauty and of Mother Nature with this air orchid planter project.
4 elements of success Keep these elements in mind when planting your orchids: Moisture Drainage Air circulation Indirect sunlight
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1. Find your driftwood: fortunately, many flea
3. Using a staple gun, secure media and orchid
markets sell driftwood by the bundle or individually. Pick one with a crevice that makes a “shelf” to stabilize your orchid and potting material.
plant with netting by stapling netting (onion bags work great) to the backside of the driftwood, creating a “hammock” for the plant and media. Insulate further by tucking in some Spanish Moss.
2. Pack in a mixture of orchid media (bark, sphagnum moss, wood chips, coir and coconut husk are all good choices) around the roots, all of which can be found at local nurseries around the 337.
4. Benign neglect! It’s most important to keep orchids in a humid climate, hence why they work so well in bathrooms. Water weekly and feed with specialized orchid food as labeled.
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THE GROVE An intelligent indoor garden and aquarium
The Grove Ecosystem is an intelligent indoor garden that helps people grow fresh, flavorful and nutrient-rich food year-round in any room of the house. It uses fish and plants to reliably grow delicious produce – including vegetables, herbs and small fruits – in a space the size of a bookshelf. WHAT’S INCLUDED? Included is a large main gardening bed, a greens and seedling bed, a self-cleaning aquarium, storage for tools and an integrated work space. The Ecosystem is incredibly easy to install after it ships, full assembled, directly to your home. HOW DOES IT WORK? Using aquaponics, the Ecosystem is designed to help fish, plants and beneficial microbes work in symbiosis and reliably provide nutrients to grow fresh produce. It’s a natural process where the fish create nutrients for the plants and the plants clean the water for the fish. As a result of this natural process, you don’t have to clean the tank, wash your greens, or worry about the freshness of your food! WOWZA! The Grove Ecosystem grows plants 50-75 percent faster than an outdoor garden. With 50 percent greater density, the Ecosystem can be 2x more productive per square foot than outdoor gardening. Shipping begins this spring, so reserve your now at https://grovelabs.io.
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HERBS Basils Cilantro Parsley Mint Catnip Thyme Sage Rosemary
FRUTING CROPS Bush Beans Sugar Peas Tomatillos Ground Cherries Tomatoes Hot Peppers Strawberries
LEAFY GREENS Arugula Borage Watercress Swiss Chard Tatsoi Malabar Spinach Mustard Greens New Zealand Bok Choy Spinach Purslane Nasturtiums Kale
WHAT IS GROVE OS? Grove OS is the mobile app that all Grove customers use to control their Groves, browse curated seeds and supplies, and connect with other Grove growers. The app includes custom plant settings, automatic tracking, full ecosystem control, vacation mode, VegiEye diagnostics and smart alerts.
HOW DOES IT USE TECHNOLOGY? The Grove Ecosystem is an intelligent, connected device that includes a variety of integrated sensors for air and water temperatures, air humidity, water level and system status. It can be remotely controlled for watering, a variety of lighting features, airflow and more. It features energy efficient LED lights and leak-proof plumbing.
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Include edibles in spring plantings By Justin Price, Owner of EcoScapes Herbs and other edible plants can fit right in with the landscaping in a sunny location. Known for extensive culinary and medicinal uses, herbs need to be harvested on a regular basis for good growth and taste.
Any edible landscape should include pineapple guava, a large plant that produces fruit with a tropical taste. The petals of the beautiful flowers are also edible. USES: Salads, jam, ice cream and smoothies.
Catnip is perennial, but you’ll want to grow this one in a hanging pot so the cats don’t over indulge. USES: Calming tea, stews, salads and meat marinades. Also repels insects and has anti-fungal properties.
Lemongrass makes a bold structural statement in the landscaping, and the roots provide both culinary and medicinal benefits. USES: Marinades, stir-fries, salads, spice rubs and curry pastes.
Basil (annual) must be planted after the last frost and grows easily from seed, providing those sought-after leaves while its flowers feed the honeybees. USES: Pesto, salad oil, tomato sauce and tea (lemon basil).
Rosemary, which can be used in shrub borders for fragrance, likes it on the drier side, so don’t water too much. USES: Soups, roasts, schiacciata, chicken cacciatore, fish and potatoes.
Chives, a member of the onion family, make a nice textural contrast for beds and thrive with an occasional dose of organic nitrogen fertilizer. USES: Pancakes, soups, fish and sandwiches. Also known to repel pests.
Mint needs to be kept in containers, as the roots are very aggressive and can choke out nearby plants, but it is nonetheless a staple herb. Go for the lesser-known types such as chocolate, ginger and apple. USES: Thai rolls, tea, jellies, sauces and cocktails.
Cilantro (annual) grows best by seeding every couple of weeks, so you get leaves for cooking and seeds for making coriander. USES: Chutney, salsa, pho, pickling and South African sausage.
Oregano, another low maintenance herb, makes a great groundcover for naturalistic landscape beds. USES: Pizza, chili, meats and eggs. Also has antibacterial properties.
Lavender, with its unmistakable fragrance, needs a dry, sunny location and is well-suited for containers. USES: Champagne, chocolate cake, sorbets and wine sauces.
Sage is perennial but suffers in Louisiana summers in full sun, so give it some afternoon shade. USES: Sausage, cream sauces, cornbread and carrots.
Dill (annual) is the larval host for the black swallowtail butterfly, so plant enough for the caterpillars too, and show the kids the magic of metamorphosis. USES: Salmon, tzatziki, corn, potatoes and dips. 3 3 7M A GA ZIN E.C O M
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For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone. -Audrey Hepburn
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TABB’S BOUTIQUE 105 Englewood Drive, Unit 104 Lafayette, LA 70503 337-456-8603 Model: Avery Adamson Surf gypsy romper Braided navy headband Steve Madden fringe crossbody (cognac) Breckelle’s suede fringe bootie
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“Always be realistic when choosing your, cut, color and style. Always use professional products.” HAIR TREND FOR SPRING? “Red, red and more RED!” Salon Des Amis 106 Westmark Blvd 337-988-4171 Co-Owner/Stylist: Sara Hebert
fountain OF YOUTH Skinceuticals Antioxidant and Sunscreen LA 6-0904 del: Lundyn Hunt ebecca minkoff refraction dress Chloe Motty grey cross body bag Eileen fisher ballet neck box top Tory burch red flats Retrosuperfuture sunglasses
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Phloretin CF (antioxidant) - With only three ingredients (Phloretin, vitamin C and ferulic acid) this antioxidant product works to diminish discolorations and even skin tone. It’s perfect for any skin type! Physical Fusion UV Defense Sunscreen – Keep your skin appearing youthful by avoiding damage in the first place. Purely physical sunscreen provides an invisible barrier, contains no chemicals and is great for any skin type!
WHERE DO I GET IT? Skin Logics Med Spa 500 Settlers Trace Blvd, #3 Lafayette, LA 70508 337-406-2199
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STYLIST IN THE CITY Michelle Judice helps locals feel good about themselves
When it comes to style Michelle Judice has it, wears it and shares it! Judice has been a personal stylist in Lafayette for two and a half years. After earning her degree in fashion design from LSU she moved to New York City where she worked as a technical designer for four years. By Stacey Daley Combining her knowledge of fit and style with a passion for helping people led her back to her hometown of Michelle Judice Lafayette, LA. The result of that has turned into something bigger Personal Stylist and better than she could have ever imagined. Judice’s clients are a variety of people including both men and women whose ages range from 13 to 78! A lot of what she does is educating people on how to dress for their body and lifestyle. Judice said, “Fashion is not about trends. It’s about helping people to feel good about themselves.” Tips From A Personal Stylist • Know your body shape and dress for your shape • Balance is key • Incorporate of the moment trends by using smaller pieces such as a clutch or layering items • If your look is basic, add an accessory or third layer with pop. For example, texture, color or pattern Want to consult a personal stylist? Give Michelle Judice a call at 337-247-6204 or email her at mj@styledbymichellejudice.com. More information can be found at www.styledbymichelle.com. From working out to going out!
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PARTNERS’ LIMITED 1907 Kaliste Saloom Rd. Lafayette, LA 70508 337-984-9933 Model: Dustin Waguespack On him: Southern Tide Shirt Save the Duck Vest Fidelity Jeans To Boot New York Shoes
F. CAMALO 416 Heymann Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70503 337-233-4984 Model: Mark Miller On Him: Jacket in cotton and wool by Luciano Moresco 100% cotton shirt by George Roth Linen pocket square by Tino Cosma Jeans by Maurizio Baldassari Sneakers by Cycleur deLuxe in TDF yellow
PACK & PADDLE 601 E Pinhook Road Lafayette, LA 70501 337-232-5854 Model: William Allen On him: Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket Patagonia Midweight Capaline Zip Neck Sherpa Khumbu Pant Altra Lone peak 2.5 Shoes Granite Gear backpack
P28 THE ORIGINAL HIGH PROTEIN PANCAKE DRY MIX WHITE CHOCOLATE Does your New Year’s fitness resolution need resuscitation? Just add water for an instant addition to any meal that is both nutritious and delicious! Packed with a great balance of protein and carbohydrates these pancakes are sure to give you energy and nutrition. Great for both kids and adults! WHERE CAN I GET IT? Planet Nutrition • 337-406-2348 • www.planet-nutrition.net
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SHRIMP AND CRAWFISH SALAD CAFÉ DES AMIS 140 E Bridge St. Breaux Bridge, LA 70517 337-332-5273
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FOR THE LOVE OF SEAFOOD IMONELLI RESTAURANT 4017 Johnston St. Lafayette, LA 70503 337-989-9291 Left: Seabass, hardwood grilled, finished with seafood stock reduction and fresh blackberries. Top: New Orleans style BBQ shrimp and scallops over classic southern cheese grits. Center: Softshell crabs lightly dusted in flour, fried until crisp, topped with jumbo lump crabmeat, and lemon butter drizzle. Right: Hardwood grilled fillet of redfish, topped with wilted tomato and onion, and pesto chardonnay cream sauce. *Beau Thomas Photography *Special thanks to Massimo Exotic Granite & Marble
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Destination Location: Located in Parc Lafayette in the middle of the hottest, most vibrant area of Lafayette on Camellia at Kaliste Saloom, La Crêperie proves that Lafayette is staying on the cutting edge of dining. A Family Affair: Husband and wife owners Edgardo Padron and Monica Luis along with Edgardo’s sister, Johanna Padron, bring their fresh and twisted concept of a traditional European crêperie to the Hub City.
337 Insider Info: Edgardo and company want to introduce the complexities of coffee and brew techniques. Look for pour over brewing table side, french press and traditional extractions. They also use local roasters Analine to perfect their beans.
Concept: Sweet and savory crêpes filled with wonderful things. Go ahead and get the Night in Madrid... just get it. A World of Experience: All three owners are well traveled and have lived in various parts of the world including Italy, Spain, Venezuela and the United States, of course. Local Flavor: In addition to the one, two, three punch of Edgardo and family, they have brought in local talent Quintin Skrantz. Quintin is the head chef and general manager who also works on menu development, concentrating on bringing the Louisiana connection to the place. Look for some crawfish offerings.
Man Cannot Live by Crêpes Alone: So much more than sweet and savory crêpes! La Crêperie offers paninis, salads and soups. Add to that top level coffees, standalone desserts, local beers and a great wine selection and it’s easy to see that this place is full of lagniappe.
Menu Favorites: The Mediterranean, Mexican, Night in Madrid and Alfredo crêpes have earned the top spots for fan favorites, but there is much to taste.
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Carpe Diem! gelato will now be offered in two locations! La Crêperie Bistro now proudly serves six flavors of gelati and sorbetti, including Carpe Diem’s signature Biscoff gelato. Other flavors include salted caramel, chocolate, strawberry, peach and vanilla bean, some of which will be used with the crêpes. When international menus of this delicious proportion unite, it’s sure to be epic. F E B / M A R2 0 16
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TYE HEBERT’S CORN MAQUE CHOUX MINI PIES 1 tablespoon of butter 1 onion, diced ½ bell pepper, diced 1 can whole kernel corn ½ cap crab boil ¼ cup Zydeco Chop Chop 1 can cream-style corn 1 can cream of mushroom soup ½ can cream of shrimp
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a six-quart pot on the stovetop, sauté onion and bell pepper in butter until onions are opaque and bell peppers are light in color and soft. Add whole kernel corn, undrained, crab boil and Zydeco Chop Chop. Cook on medium until most liquid has cooked off. Do not rush this process; this is the key to not having crunchy veggies in your food. Once liquid is mostly gone, add cream-style corn, cream of mushroom soup and cream of shrimp. Cook for 10 minutes. Add heavy whipping cream, cornstarch and Rotel. Let cook for 10 minutes. Once the base is completed, add crawfish and claw meat. Cook for 10 mins or until seafood is fully cooked. Season to taste. Cook pie shells in oven until light brown in color. Add maque choux to pie shells. Cover in scallions and cheese. Bake until cheese has melted, approximately 10 minutes. Serve and enjoy! 54
¼ cup heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons cornstarch ½ can Rotel hot diced tomatoes 1 pound Louisiana crawfish tails 1 pound crab claw meat Boudin&Cracklins.com seasoning Mini pie shells ½ scallions, diced Shredded cheese
337 Insider Info All the ingredients in this recipe, including Zydeco Chop Chop, can be found at South End Mart.
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THE YEAR OF THE FIRE MONKEY The Sizzling Monkey is more fun than a barrel of… well, monkeys By Angie Dumas, DA’Stylish Foodie Behind the name: Ashley Mouton had a love for monkeys growing up as a kid. She decided that if she would ever open a restaurant/lounge the name would include monkey. Concept: The steakhouse and event venue revels in the world of creativity. The savory food and exceptional drink menus are filled with fun and unique offerings that instantly make your mouth water. Don’t miss the hot stone show where your steak is cooked at your table. Restaurant Slogan: Does Your Monkey Sizzle?
Satisfy your sweet tooth with plantains rolled in a tempura batter with sugar, fried, topped with cinnamon and caramel sauce, and served with delicious ice cream. If you are an oyster lover, prepare to rejoice! Firehouse oysters (topped with jalapenos, pepper jack and bacon), buffalo oysters (topped with Buffalo sauce, blue cheese, scallions and celery) and raw oysters (served by the dozen) will keep you coming back.
Menu Favorite: Mr. Winston, a brunch specialty so good that it will linger in your thoughts for days afterward. 337 Inside Scoop: So much is in the works for this hot, new establishment! One secret they let us reveal is that there are plans for Cuban-inspired dishes to grace the menu.
Brunch: Get ready for Cajun Creole dishes and live music. Both will make your heart sing!
When delectable boudin patties and perfectly poached eggs are set atop French bread and then dressed in housemade hollandaise sauce, bacon and scallions, you give it a name. Meet Mr. Winston.
Buffalo oysters served with house made spicy garlic wing sauce, blue cheese crumbles and shaved celery. Oyster shooters made with Bloody Mary sauce, a raw oyster, celery leaf and lemon garnish. Dragon oysters drizzled with soy sauce, sesame oil, curry aioli and green onion garnish.
Monthly pop up taps into love for friends and good times There’s nothing locals love more than fresh air and good times. Combine that with hot pizza, delicious brews and a pet friendly environment, and you’ve got a recipe for success. Olympic Grove is a monthly pop up beer garden located in the Saint Streets of Lafayette, LA. Those tapped in revel in the delightful combination of open air communal seating, selected craft can beers, wine, cocktails, pizza-by-the-slice created by local chef Jeremy Conner of Cellar Salt Co. & Humble Fish and yard games such as horseshoes, cornhole, washers, bocce ball, KanJam, ping pong and giant Jenga. Sound like fun? Get connected with an event that is creating a strong community driven atmosphere for friends, families and their furry friends by liking their Facebook page or visiting http://olympicgrove.com. F E B / M A R2 0 16
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ChefTap is a trending cooking app where recipes can be imported from any website or blog. Users can edit the recipes right from the app, import their own recipes, and photos can be down/ uploaded. There is a meal planning option as well. Available for both android and iPhone and for use with or without an internet connection.
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Alewives: Married to Beer THE TIP By Sevie Zeller Ernest Hemingway was one of the 20th century’s finest authors and also one of its most prestigious drinkers. While it’s no secret that Hemingway enjoyed a tipple or two, Pamplona Tapas Bar in Downtown Lafayette has concocted a play on his love of gin that may just be one of the best kept secrets west of Spain. The Tip (of the Iceberg) is a delightful blend of Nolet’s, lime tonic, orange-clove syrup and bitters. The key to this liquid creation lies in the house-made syrup. The flavors of the orange and clove combined with a healthy dose of lime make this one of the most flavorful cocktails served at Pamplona’s gorgeous bar.
If you haven’t checked out Alewives, a store dedicated to craft beer and homebrewing, you are missing out on a location with one of the largest selections of Louisiana craft brews in the city. Alewives also boasts a large and constantly changing selection of domestic and international craft brews. Owners Tanya Anderson – a UL graduate – and Rebekah Broughton are looking forward to a brewpub section to the store and also want to teach the art of brewing to interested customers. They have a classroom dedicated to creating beers unique to the Acadiana area. Patrons are invited to browse their regional, national and international offerings from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Or, they can try before they buy during free tastings from 5 to 8 p.m. every Friday! Alewives is located in the Fiesta Village shopping center at 4416 Johnston St., Suite 7D. Just look for the big neon A. To learn more, call 337-704-2266 or visit the Alewives Facebook page.
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LOCAL LIFESAVERS Medical professionals speak candidly about their lives By Lauren Trahan
DR. ERIC JOSEPH THOMASSEE DR. MAY SCOTT THOMASSEE Cardiologist Eric Joseph Thomassee and Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician May Scott Thomassee met during medical school in Shreveport where Eric’s laugh and passion for laughter attracted the friendly and caring May. Married for nine years this April, the couple knows a thing or two about keeping the romance alive while coping with the pressures of being in health care. What is the best thing about having similar careers? With both of us as physicians, we have a deeper understanding of the pressures that the other encounters at work. This is the best part of our career connection. What has been the most challenging aspect about working together? Being able to balance personal time at home and outside of work can be tough. What is your secret to keeping the romance alive? Taking exciting trips, sometimes with friends, sometimes just the two of us. Celebrate each other’s successes - whether large or small. It matters. What is something that you love to text to each other? #teamwork. I text this to Eric often when I feel that we’ve accomplished something together as partners.
DR. JILES LEBLANC DR. FRANCESCA MARINO LEBLANC LeBlanc Spine & Nerve was founded by Lafayette native Dr. Jiles LeBlanc, DC, and Dr. Francesca Marino LeBlanc, DC, from Hawthorne, New Jersey. The couple met and fell in love while attending chiropractic school in Atlanta, Georgia. Married for two years and together for nine, the couple have learned to make working together a pleasure principle. What is the best thing about working together? That it doesn’t feel like work when you get to hang out with your best friend! More importantly, we’re able to offer patients the choice of receiving chiropractic treatment from a male or a female doctor. What has been the most challenging thing about working together? Blending our managerial styles. Do you share a common mission in your practice? Absolutely! To provide the people of our community with first-class, progressive health care that is individualized to each patient’s needs. What is the best piece of advice for spouses that are also coworkers? Be a good listener and stay in the present moment. When you really hear your spouse and validate them you’ll find that everything is “figure-out-able.”
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DR. BEN DOGA Family physician Ben Doga from Basile, Louisiana, began his career as a janitor in the hospital where his parents worked. An eventual undergraduate degree in Occupational Therapy paved the way to medical school. What is the most challenging thing about working in the land of “Laissez Bon Temps Roule”? The quest for good food and a good time do not always translate into good health (myself included!). What is it about family practice that keeps the “job romance” alive? That would be the variety in my patients. I treat all ages and many different conditions. I never know what lies behind the next door! If you could do anything else for a career, what would it be? I would play bass in a jazz band. This is quite a stretch because I do not play an instrument at all, but wouldn’t that be really cool? Best piece of health advice? Don’t ignore your health. Most patients that I diagnose with a serious condition have been ignoring the symptoms for weeks and sometimes months. Usually, early diagnosis means more treatment options and better outcomes. That, and cracklins are not an essential food group.
KEN ALEXANDER, RRT, RDMS, RVS LISA ALEXANDER, FNP-C Ken Alexander, owner and sonographer of Acadiana Sonography Solutions and managing partner at Ultrasound Services of Louisiana, met Lisa Alexander, nurse practitioner at Pediatric Group of Acadiana, while working nights in the hospital. At the time, Ken was a technician in the hospital pharmacy and Lisa was working as a student nurse while finishing nursing school. Their first date was in the hospital cafeteria over chips and a soft drink. 17 years later they are still making each other laugh. What is the best thing about having careers in a similar field? Sharing commonalities as healthcare professionals definitely gives us the advantage of communicating with someone who has a comprehension of the industry. It’s nice to know we always have that someone by our side with the same understanding to share with, vent to, lean on and learn from. What has been the most challenging aspect about working in a similar field? Honestly, neither of us feel there is a challenge. However, we do not work in the same office so the common challenges other working couples might face often do not apply. What is your secret to keeping the romance alive when you work so much? It is very important to find quality time together, regardless of how busy we might be. We have regular date nights and always say hello or goodbye with a hug and a kiss. Yes, we are “cheesy” but still very much in love. Photo By: Anglea Sobiesk
DR. GARY GUIDRY Gary Guidry, locally from St. Martinville, traverses the line between doctor and rock star. To his patients, however, those personas are synonymous! After finishing medical school, Guidry moved to Lafayette to start his practice. As a pulmonologist, Guidry is on the cutting edge of health care. As a member of the band On Call, he is a just a guy fulfilling his dream of playing the drums. What was the first thing you fell in love with in your profession? I love the ability to help people and ease their suffering. Save a life. Do you travel? Where is the most amazing place you have been? Yes. The most exciting place is Louisville, Kentucky on the first Saturday in May for the Kentucky Derby. The most exciting two minutes in sports. What is your secret to staying passionate about your work? I enjoy the people I work with, and there is no greater reward than being a physician! If you could do anything else for a career, what would it be? I would be a thoroughbred race horse trainer What is the best piece of advice for maintaining a healthy lifestyle? Having a good mix of work, family and personal time is important.
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Lafayette’s robust dance scene has long been a hotbed for producing dedicated, talented dancers. This is proven by the longstanding tradition of nationally ranked dance teams and competition squads in and around Acadiana. Continuing in this tradition, sisters Jenny Harris Matthews and Caroline Harris have gone one step further in creating The Arts District, a 9,000 square foot artistic playground, combining dance and musical training under one roof with two businesses, The Movement Dance Academy and The Music Box.
“The Movement Dance Academy takes dance instruction a few steps further toward a professional career,” said Matthews. “Our vision for this studio led us beyond the high school or college dance team; beyond the big dance revue productions held at the end of the year. “If a person is serious about a career in dance, we want to be able to round out how to get there.” Harris should know; she spent years in Los Angeles working as a professional dancer for Chris Brown, KISS and Ludacris and had roles in “Modern Family” and “Parks & Recreation.” “Confidence is the key to success. You have to believe in yourself and your movement and allow your journey to take you places that have never been before,” she said. THE LINEUP
The Academy conducts regularly scheduled classes for beginner through advanced dancers and also offers open classes in a variety of styles. Adult open classes are held on the weekends and don’t follow a particular style.
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Looking to make 2016 your healthiest year yet? Fitness guru, beauty expert and overall savvy lady Dextria Sapp, fitness director for City Club at River Ranch, shared her signature fitness move that even us mere mortals can do anywhere, anytime. As a Cooper-certified personal trainer and creator of DEXercise Women’s Total Fitness, Dex knows what she’s talking about, and she’s got the physique to prove it. While at University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where she earned a Bachelor of Exercise Science and a Master of Science Degree in Kinesiology, Dex was a member of the Ragin’ Jazz Dance Team. The stunning two-time NPC Bodybuilding (Figure) Champion has won over 30 pageant and fitness titles, including Miss Fitness Louisiana, Miss Red River Valley and Miss Black United States. Her poise, beauty and 16 years of dance Inverted hamstring stretch is a dynamic experience landed her appearances on NBC’s flexibility exercise that stretches your Best Friends Fear Factor and on VH1 and CMT as hamstrings, glutes and calves while a featured dancer for Louisiana recording artist challenging your balance, core and stability. This exercise also works Marc Broussard. your core by engaging all of the stabilizing Dex recommends this exercise to get your muscles to maintain your balance on one Valentine’s heart pumping. leg throughout the movements.
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The science behind sensual foods By Sonia Desormeaux
Getting “in the mood” and food have always been closely linked to your romantic side, whether you know it or not! The foods we eat either make us happy or put us in a state of survival. Aphrodisiacs are named after Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty. A lot of our common aphrodisiacs and associations of love stem from that time in history. Many people know that oysters are an aphrodisiac, and they are readily available living in southern Louisiana! But, did you know there are a lot of other foods that act as aphrodisiacs as well? Tune into the foods that you are already eating that are libido boosting. February being the month of love, these foods are great to spice up your love life! And while we are choosing during the month of March to give up the foods we love, you can still have a dessert that tastes amazing, even if you’re giving up sweets for Lent!
1 cup dark cherries, pitted ½ cup coconut butter or coconut manna ¼ cup tahini or almond butter 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 8 drops stevia (can use different flavors) 2 cups shredded coconut (unsweetened) Chocolate for melting and dipping macarons. Place cherries in food processor (or blender) to blend until smooth. Put cherries into a bowl, and combine remaining ingredients. Mix thoroughly. Place mixture in freezer for about 10 minutes or until you can form 1-inch balls with your hands. Melt chocolate in a pot on low, or use a double boiler to melt chocolate. Dip half of each ball in melted chocolate. Serve chilled. Enjoy!
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A lustful food that contains high amounts of vitamin E that gives you a ton of energy. Honey The boron in honey helps to regulate estrogen and testosterone levels and provides a natural energy boost. Banana The enzyme bromelain in bananas supports testosterone and estrogen production and provides tons of energy. Maca A natural vegetable that helps with stamina. Studies prove that maca is nature’s Viagra. Cinnamon Cinnamon will raise your body temperature and your sex drive, and it also helps with blood flow. Vanilla Vanilla contains some mild nerve stimulants to help increase sexual sensation. Coffee The caffeine in coffee raises the heart rate and makes the blood flow faster. There are studies that suggest coffee puts women in the mood! Chocolate Chocolate spikes dopamine and serotonin levels, which induces and increases feelings of pleasure. Cherries Cherries contain plenty of vitamins, along with potassium, iron and antioxidants. All these with help put you in a happy mood. Cayenne This pepper has an erotic reputation, stimulating endorphins (the brain’s feel-good chemicals). It also speeds up the heart rate, and spices up your love life!
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Is being positive negative?
By James Eckhoff, MS, NCC, LPC, LAC Being all negative is negative Being around people who are always negative is exhausting. Furthermore, the negative people themselves are likely to suffer a plethora of side effects. For example, if you consistently had a negative attitude about people, places or things, where would your motivation to accomplish anything come from? Additionally, always being negative may lead to depression, anxiety, anger and other things that don’t exactly encourage people to stick around you. Sounds like a good way to quickly add more fuel to that negativity fire. Being all positive is negative too On the other hand, it may not be best to be constantly positive either. As off-putting as it may be with a negative person, many would say that it is just as off-putting to spend time around an always-positive person. It is typically unrealistic to only acknowledge positive aspects of life, if for no other reason than because not every aspect of life is positive. Much like negativity leads to a lack of motivation, positivity by itself does not motivate us to change what negatives do exist because we do not admit that they exist in the first place. Awareness is key The above situations are examples of our stopping ourselves from accurately viewing reality, whether consciously or not. If we ignore either the positives or negatives of our lives, then we are not truly in reality. Being aware of and accepting the negatives in our lives does not mean that we like them. Instead, we are being realistic and allowing ourselves the opportunity to both appreciate the good things we have as well as understanding the suffering that exists in order to motivate ourselves to change.
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Do you suffer from back and neck pain or a bulging disk? If you need spine surgery, new technology is available to make your procedure safer, more efficient and effective. Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital is now home to the O-Arm Surgical Imaging System that improves navigation during surgery. The multidimensional surgical imaging platform provides real-time, intraoperative imaging of a patient’s spine with high quality images and a large field-of-view in both two and three dimensions. This allows the surgeon to more accurately place hardware and screws frequently used in complete spine surgery such as lumbar fusions, complex spine reconstruction and scoliosis surgeries. By integrating the O-Arm technology with Medtronic’s StealthStation surgical navigation systems, surgeons are able to improve visualization to complete more difficult procedures and confirm the accuracy of the procedure before the patient leaves the operating room. O-ARM SURGICAL IMAGING SYSTEM BENEFITS 2D imaging and 3D imaging Provides clearer, more detailed and accurate imaging. Reduced radiation exposure Safer environment for the patient, surgeon and staff. Fewer future surgeries Better accuracy reduces the need for future revision surgery. Shorter surgical time The surgeon is able to work in “real time” reducing procedure time.
If you would like more information about Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital and the physicians owners, please go to www.lafayettesurgical.com or call 337-769-4100.
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By Sheri Guilbeau Huval, R.Ph., ABAAHP Recently, I came across a bottle of “Hadacol” manufactured in Lafayette in the early 1950s. As I learned the story of Abbeville’s “Couzin Dud” Dudley J. Leblanc, I began wondering about Hadacol’s popularity as “cure-all.” Was Couzin Dud onto something? After further research, I discovered Hadacol was a mixture of Hydrochloric Acid (HCL), various B vitamins and 12 percent alcohol (likely a reason for its popularity, especially in “dry counties”). But more seriously, was it the combination of the HCL, which aids in protein digestion, along with the B vitamins that actually caused people to feel good? After all, optimal digestion and the correct blend of vitamins have often been shown to make people feel better. FEELING BLOATED AFTER MEALS?
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Just like about anything else you consume, it is wise to educate yourself before diving blindly into the vast array of natural supplements available on the market. While supplements are a healthier alternative for some people, each individual is unique and should seek expert advice through a physician or pharmacist before beginning such a regiment – especially to avoid possible interactions with any prescription medications. As a pharmacist, I counsel people of all ages about medications and natural supplements and have witnessed great results. Although some people struggle to regain their good health, we don’t have to accept “aging” as we know it. We all have an opportunity to grow old gracefully.
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THE BACKSTORY When Danny Devillier and Jessie Lalonde met in the spring of 1998, she was dancing and he was drumming. The two dated for a solid month before deciding that they were “too much alike” and became best friends for the next 15 years. One day, Jessie’s father told Danny something that changed his life forever. “He said that Jessie used to ask him all the time, ‘How do you know if you are in love with someone?’” Danny recalled, “Then he revealed that after Jessie and I started dating, she quit asking.” DESTINY CALLING After countlessly denying that they were more than just friends, the two finally decided that they were destined to be together. “For me, she was this magnetic force that got stronger and stronger. No matter what was going on in my life, I wanted to be around her. I was drawn to her more than anything,” Danny explained. ONCE IN A BLUE MOON During college, Jessie worked at the Blue Moon Saloon in the hostel/guesthouse and the bar. As musicians, Danny and Jessie played many shows at the Saloon with various groups including Bonsoir, Catin, Fights!, Devils and Trains, D & D and the Mystery Three, the Nue Moon Revue and Mattrock and the Powerboxx. It was only fitting that this magnetic twosome cinched the deal with music and dancing at Blue Moon. “It is one of our favorite places to hear music, to dance or to sit on the deck and have a drink,” Jessie said. “And, it’s only four blocks away from our home in Freetown.”
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Table for two, please Whether you’re looking for the perfect place for a memorable first date or a quiet night away from the children, 337 has no shortage of topnotch eateries. However, where you sit in those restaurants makes all the difference. Here’s a quick look at some of the most romantic tables around. From anniversaries to birthdays, Café Bella’s (301 Heymann Blvd., Lafayette) romantic ambiance, clever platings and great wine selection never disappoint.
If a double date is more your style, the rear of Don’s Seafood & Steakhouse (301 E. Vermilion St., Lafayette) houses comfortable seating in an atmosphere that blends old school and new age. Several noteworthy appetizers grace the menu, and it’s walking distance tons of activities.
If excellence is in the details, Marcello’s Wine Market Café (340 Kaliste Saloom Rd., Ste C, Lafayette) is nothing short of meticulous. The interior is a feast for the eyes, the wine selection is exciting, and the menu is a refreshing reprieve.
Dining al fresco in Downtown Lafayette is always a delight. People watching while sampling small plates from the patio at Pamplona Tapas Bar (631 Jefferson St., Lafayette) is sure to fill any lulls in conversation. F E B / M A R2 0 16
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When the occasion is a daytime date, head to Café Jefferson at Rip Van Winkle Gardens (5505 Rip Van Winkle Road, New Iberia) for scenic views and delicious drinks followed by a tour of the gardens.
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Romance and Recreation What happened to the days of wine and roses? By Des Coroy, Author of 21st Century Relationship Guide www.DesCoroy.com There are many reasons why the strong flow of romance between couples often diminishes to a trickle over time. Stress, career and the responsibility of raising children are certainly a few of the reasons why romance dwindles. However, the primary reason for a lack of romance in a long-term relationship is laziness. At one time, when both of you were trying to win the other’s love, you each put lots of effort and attention into making things fun and romantic. You were constantly thinking of creative ways you could spend time together such as dancing, intimate dinners, movies, etc. As time moved on, we often forgot to put the effort into having fun with each other on a regular basis. The following are a few ideas for renewing romance in your relationship.
TIPS FOR ENHANCING ROMANCE AND RECREATION Plan regular dates – Ideally, you can at least go on a date together one evening a week to a movie or a dinner without the kids. You owe it to yourself and your relationship to plan your dates by writing them down in your calendar. It doesn’t have to cost a lot of money because the most important thing is for you and your partner to spend valuable time together away from home.
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Enjoy physical recreation together – Simple things like walking together or gentle hikes in the woods can serve to reduce stress while sharing some form of outdoor recreation in each other’s company. Getting outdoors together while breathing fresh air and enjoying the views will add a fun new element to your relationship while giving you the benefits of regular physical exercise. Surprise, surprise – Creatively generating surprises for your partner at every opportunity adds life and passion to your relationship. Surprising your partner shows them that you’re thinking about them and are willing to put the effort in to make them feel special and appreciated. It doesn’t have to be big, expensive surprises; Thoughtful small surprises work just as effectively. Thinking of ways to surprise your partner creates excitement and joy for yourself as well. It’s fun to see the surprised look on your partner’s face when you present them with your thoughtful act. Continually surprising each other keeps your relationship always fresh and in romantic mode and will go a long way toward sustaining passion and excitement in your relationship.
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ALWAYS NEW-SEUM Lafayette Science Museum is a different trip each time. By Lisa Blackburn There’s always something new and exciting going on at the Lafayette Science Museum & Planetarium! So, if you think you’ve already done the place, think again and bring the family back in. Here are just a few highlights.
FOSSIL GIANTS Over a three-year period, this ever-changing exhibit — created in conjunction with the UL Lafayette Geoscience Department — gives museum goers an up-closeand-personal look at prehistoric animals, 600 square feet at a time. It started out in 2014 with the Triassic-Jurassic Period, then changed over to the Cretaceous Period last year. If you missed the Cretaceous exhibit, it’s still on display through about midMarch, so hurry! Saturday, April 2, the final installment, the Cenozoic Period, opens. “This will be the best of all three,” said museum curator Kevin Krantz. “This is when mammals took over from the dinosaurs. It will be a climactic finish to the trilogy!” Also working its way into this exhibit is the Megatylopus (giant camel) currently AT THIS VERY MOMENT being unearthed by UL students in Oregon under the leadership of world-renowned paleontologist James Morgan, Ph.D., with funding from the museum! The largest specimen of this kind in the world, more and more pieces of its skeleton go on display as they are uncovered. Pretty cool! GAMERS SANDBOX The Academy of Interactive Entertainment and Lafayette Science Museum created this 6-station gaming center on LSM’s first and second floors. This unique gaming center generates crowds with lightning-fast computers, high-resolution monitors and sound emitters that allow the participant to hear the gaming audio without disrupting the audio from neighboring stations. “This is a permanent exhibit here that changes and grows as time goes on,” explained Krantz. “More and more games are added as they are developed. And people love it because it’s interactive.”
VIRTUAL AQUARIUM It looks like a real aquarium. It feels like a real aquarium. But, it is in fact NOT a real aquarium. Developed in partnership with the Louisiana Immersive Technologies Enterprise, or LITE, the fish in this exhibit even respond to taps on the glass by visitors much as their real, live counterparts might. It’s a “must see to believe” kind of thing. There’s much, much more to see and do at the Lafayette Science Museum! Visit www.lafayettesciencemuseum.org for more information, including days and hours of operation. F E B / M A R2 0 16
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EASTER BARK By Jennifer Potier EASTER BARK 14 whole Oreos, broken up (chocolate or golden) 1 ½ cup pretzels broken into pieces 2 pounds white chocolate, almond bark or melts 1 cup of M&Ms or candy of choice Colored sprinkles
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SPRING BOUQUET VEGGIE PLATTER By Dawn Earles, Certified Holistic Health Coach www.dawnearleswellness.com 1 baby cucumber, quartered long ways. Those will be the flower stems. 4 baby carrots quartered long ways. Those will be the flower petals. 4-8 baby spinach leaves 1/4 cup of hummus for the “dirt” A small grape tomato cut in half long ways for the ladybugs. One small mandarin orange (we like cuties brand) peeled and shaped into a sun. 86
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TEEN SCENE Armed with delivering backpacks stocked with toiletries, blankets and other necessities, this teenage world-changer has big goals to continue to inspire others to spread hope and love. What started out as a simple conversation between Brie and her mom, Michelle, Operation Backpacker has acquired an amazing response from others who want to help and serve the community. Check out their exciting ideas coming up on the Operation Backpacker Facebook page.
BRIEANNA (BRIE) MILAN HILL Local 19-year-old inspires others to action By Lauren Trahan What do you do for weekend fun? My weekends are spent coaching girls youth volleyball. Louisiana Volleyball helped shape me into the person that I am today. I want to inspire girls who love volleyball the same experience and passion that I received while playing. Who are you inspired by? Through any obstacles and adversities, I have always kept my faith strong in God. I believe that He has inspired me to do things out of my comfort zone to help me understand who I am as a person. What does the future hold? I am currently an honors double major in political science with a concentration in Pre-Law and Psychology. I plan to attend law school in Louisiana after graduating college in 2018. Most memorable Operation Backpacker moment? When we started giving out backpacks filled with supplies to those in need, I was very nervous. I didn’t know what to expect, and I didn’t know how they would react. It was by far the most humbling experience I’ve ever had! The smiles and the way their faces lit up when they received a pack was like a child getting a puppy Christmas morning. The stories that were told and the experiences that were shared are unlike anything I’ve ever heard. While some were similar, everyone had a different story, and it was very humbling to hear. Seeing the diverse group of people all come together was amazing.
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I Choose… to live by choice, not by chance; to make changes, not excuses; to be motivated, not manipulated; to be useful, not used; to excel, not to compete. I choose self-esteem, not self-pity. I choose to listen to my inner voice, Not the random opinion of others. I choose to be me. — Miranda Marrott
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PROJECT FRONT YARD The quest for a cleaner world By Sevie Zeller
Meet Yardley the Gnome Hi! I’m Yardley the Gnome. As the mascot for Project Front Yard, I invite everyone to help me make Acadiana a more beautiful place to live. Together, we can make a difference — by picking up trash, making art, and keeping our river clean — and have fun doing it! Let’s get to know one another, OK? • My favorite friends are animals, like squirrels, raccoons, fish and even busy bees. I work hard to keep the world clean, so they can be happy. Who are some of your best friends? • I’m 1 foot 5 inches tall. How tall are you? • I love to play word games. Using the letters in my name, Yardley the Gnome, I found the words honey, heart and garden. Can you find more words in my name? What about yours? • It’s great to play in the sunshine. My favorite outdoor game is leapfrog. What’s yours?
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YOU PLUG IN. THEY CHILL OUT. Why Feliway was our favorite cat product of 2015 By Allison Habetz, Lafayette Veterinary Care Center
STRESS IN CATS CAN CAUSE A RANGE OF HEALTH AND BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS SUCH AS: • • • • •
Urine marking Inappropriate soiling Scratching Excessive shyness Obesity
CATS IN THE 21ST CENTURY • Live in houses or apartments • Have little to no control over their resources • Often have restricted access within the home • Share their living space with kids and other pets
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Feliway is a synthetic copy of the natural feline facial pheromone proven to help reduce or prevent feline stress by mimicking the pheromones cats produce when they feel safe and happy. In other words, it’s like comforting your cat in their own language. Available in an electric diffuser as well as a spray, we use Feliway to control and manage unwanted behaviors in order to create the most comfortable “catmosphere” possible.
CATS’ NATURAL NEEDS • Room to roam • To have free access to food, water, litter box, etc. • Ability to hid from stressful situations • Privacy
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LEO DUCK Birthday: 7/25/15 (six months old, his sign is actually a Leo!) Breed: Golden Retriever Owner: Danny Duck
Every morning Leo comes out of his bathroom (where he likes to sleep), he jumps on Danny’s bed, wraps his arms around her neck and cuddles! When it’s not cuddle time, he is super hyper and always looking to play. True to his breed, Leo loves the water. When Danny takes him in the backyard to use to the bathroom, he will purposefully, slowly, walk to the pool, give her what looks like a mischievous smirk and jumps in! His other favorite hobby includes chasing his tail. He has done this since he was a baby and has yet to figure out that it is indeed attached to him. He is determined to get it one day! Leo’s favorite activity is his nightly walk. He isn’t, however, just an average walking dog. He’s a full-fledged leaf assassin. If a leaf blows, he is taking off at 90 miles per hour and determined to hunt down the leaf and make sure it’s dead before going after his next leaf victim. Finally, Leo is so human that he even has his own Instagram (@leothegoldenretriever1). Leo has over 9,000 followers and posts pictures daily of his every day cuteness! 3 3 7M A GA ZIN E.C O M
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OPEN SEASON ULL baseball team steps up to the plate
The start to the 2016 season will be a little different for coach Tony Robichaux and his Ragin’ Cajuns baseball team. Heading into last season, the Cajuns had several question marks about their pitching staff with a host of freshmen set to lead the way. This year, however, those freshmen are sophomores and have gained valuable experience, but Robichaux said he has to tackle another issue with his young studs on the mound. “We don’t want the pitchers going around thinking they’re too good and not staying focused,” Robichaux said. “At this point, last year means nothing,” he said. “We’ve hammered that point home all during the fall season.” The Cajuns lost junior shortstop Blake Trahan to the MLB draft last summer, which Robichaux said leaves a huge hole not only on the field, but off as well. “We lost a great leader,” he said. Kyle Clement, Stefan Trosclair and Nick Thurman are some of the returning starters for the team, but it is four junior college transfers who Robichaux said will play pivotal roles for the team this season. “We know what we are going to get from our returning guys,”
Robichaux said. “It’s about Brad Antchak, Alex Pinero, Steven Sensley and Ishmael Edwards stepping up and giving us some age.” The Cajuns open the season at The Tigue Feb. 19 with a weekend series against Sam Houston State and former Cajuns’ assistant coach Matt Deggs, who is starting his second season as Sam Houston head coach.
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FROM: Youngsville Age: 21 UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE RAGIN’ JAZZ: Four years MAJOR: Psychology with a minor in chemistry MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT AS A RAGIN’ JAZZ: Attending the New Orleans’s bowl. “Dancing on such a huge scale for my favorite team was the best experience. I will never forget it.”
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HITTING HOMERS All-American Stefan Trosclair overcomes adversity Ragin’ Cajuns senior Stefan Trosclair transferred to UL Lafayette after playing two years at Louisiana State University at Eunice (LSU-E) and leading the Bengals to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) championship game as a freshman. He recalled the day he decided to join the team and don the vermilion and white. “Coach (Matt) Deggs had recruited me and took me on my visit,” Trosclair said. “I could see it in his eyes. It still gives me chills when I think about it. It was the same feeling I had when I went to LSU-E. I could just feel it was Stefan Trosclair the right place.” Photo By: Brad Kemp Trosclair, a Sulphur native, said he has been playing baseball since he was about 5 years old. He starred at Sulphur High School before graduating and heading to Eunice. In his last year as a Bengal, Trosclair was a 2014 NJCAA first team All-American where he hit a team-high .409 with 21 doubles, nine homers, 32 steals and 71 RBI. He encountered some adversity before even playing an inning for the Cajuns. As he slid into third base during a game in Alaska as a member of the Alaska Baseball League’s Anchorage Bucs in the summer of 2014, his shoulder went one way and his body went another, and Trosclair suffered a torn labrum, a cuff of cartilage that makes the shoulder joint much more stable and allows for a wide range of movements. UL Lafayette Head Coach Tony Robichaux said the injury did not stop the stud second baseman. “He’s (Trosclair) a blue collar guy,” Robichaux said. “He did so much work despite the injury last fall (2014). He would be hit in the batting cages with one hand all day and field ground balls with one hand until his arm was strong enough to start throwing. “We love his leadership,” he added. After overcoming the injury, Trosclair helped lead the Cajuns to a 42-23 record, including a Sun Belt Conference Tournament Championship victory. “I’ll never forget winning the championship,” Trosclair said. “That’s something I will remember for the rest of my life.” When the skilled second baseman is not hitting homers or fielding grounders, he is fishing and duck hunting in various places throughout the state. He said he plays golf as well, where he’s not quite Tiger Woods in his prime but would be a decent partner to have during a pairs’ game. “I’m not great at golf,” he said with a chuckle. “I’m average. My talent is in baseball and I stick to that.”
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University of Louisiana at Lafayette alum Kevin Castille will attempt to make the U.S. Olympic marathon team at the Olympic trials Feb. 13 in Los Angeles. Castille crossed the finish line at the Jacksonville Bank Half Marathon race in 1:04:33 to become the oldest male qualifier for the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials in history at 43. The Lafayette native is the cross country coach at St. Thomas More and the masters champion at the USATF National Club Cross Country 10K.
RAGIN’ CAJUNS BASEBALL SCHEDULE Feb. 19
vs. Sam Houston State
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TCU (Houston, Texas)
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Texas Tech (Houston, Texas)
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Rice (Houston, Texas)
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LSU (Metairie)
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ZEPHYR FIELD OF DREAMS For 20 years, the New Orleans Zephyrs have provided high quality baseball for fans here in Louisiana. On the path to the Major Leagues, many pro baseball players have made their stop at Zephyr Field. New Orleans received the Triple-A By Brandon Comeaux program in 1993, at which time the Denver Zephyrs moved from the Mile High City to New Orleans as the MLB gained a new expansion team, the Colorado Rockies. For the first three years, the New Orleans Zephyrs played at the University of New Orleans while Zephyr Field was being prepared for them. Then, in only its second season at their new field, the club brought Louisiana its first of two league championships. The up-and-coming talent that plays at Zephyr Field is some of the best in the country. Each season, the Zephyrs promote a dozen or so players to the Major GETTING Leagues. TO KNOW Just last year, 11 young men that played in the Major League Baseball World Series saw action (ZEPHYRS MASCOT) in Zephyr Field over the years. A • Has made Zephyr Field his home pair of former Zephyrs, Daniel since 1997 when he was found Murphy and Jon Niese, played lost in the swamp exhibit at the for the New York Mets in that Audubon Zoo. championship series. • Was New Orleans most “It’s affordable family fun where celebrated bachelor until he met the former Clotile Picou through you can watch guys who are a personal ad placed on him. one level away from the major • He proposed to Clotile in front of leagues,” exclaimed Tim Grubbs, a sold-out crowd on April 11, director of broadcasting and 1998. They were married at team travel with the Zephyrs. “It’s Zephyr Field on August 16, amazing how many of these guys 1998 in front of a then-record you’ll see in the major leagues crowd of 11,012. shortly after playing at Zephyr • They have expanded their family Field.” to include Beauregard, Cherie, Claudette, Jean-Pierre, Noelle Currently, the Zephyrs are an and Thibodaux. affiliate of the Miami Marlins organization after previously being affiliated with the Milwaukee Brewers, Houston Astros, Washington Nationals and the New York Mets. Since their stay in New Orleans began, the teams have made four playoff appearances and have won two league championships.
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THE TIGERS ARE FLIPPING OUT
THE RUNDOWN ON SPRING SPORTS By Curt Guillory
Defensive Woes Have the Purple and Gold Seeing Rouge “All hail Ben Simmons!” was the preseason cry from Baton Rouge. And indeed, Simmons is doing what he was recruited for...scoring. Averaging 19 points per game with a .550 field goal percentage Simmons is leading the Tigers to an impressive scoring season. There’s just one problem. The other teams are scoring more. All is not lost, however, for in The Boot hope springs eternal. A good showing for the remainder of the season could have the Tigers with a NCAA invitation and showing their teeth in March Madness.
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Tiger’s the Name, Golf’s the Game When the words Tiger and golf are mentioned in the same sentence the images of the once dominant young man who broke almost every record written in the game come to mind. But there is another supreme Tiger in golf. Actually there’s quite a few of them...Elle Ess Yew! The 2015 NCAA and SEC champion Tigers tee it up again for 2016 with even more local firepower. Two added powerhouse players, Drew Gonzales and Carter Toms, join the already formidable squad from Baton Rouge for the 2016 campaign. Drew Gonzales is the phenom from St. Thomas More High School in Lafayette. No stranger to great play as he has enjoyed several top 10 finishes in Amateur Junior Golf Association sanctioned events and hopes to bring that same consistent play to Baton Rouge. Carter Toms hails from C.E. Byrd High School in Shreveport and is the son of LSU’s most famous - and arguably the most successful - golfer David Toms. He finished in third place at the LGA Junior Amateur Championship in his junior year. Toms also led C.E. Byrd to consecutive division one state championships. Coach Chuck Winstead is looking forward to another season of championship level Tiger golf. Since they’re from Baton Rouge, do they say fore or quatre?
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Spring is for Tigers It’s easy to wish for the warm days of spring while in the middle of winter. And with spring comes baseball. Fresh grass, raked dirt, the crack of the bat, and the pop of leather all point to our wonderful, great American past time: baseball. The LSU Tigers tradition of dominance in college baseball is well-known, and they have every intention on continuing that legacy for the 2016 season. As the SEC’s second most winning coach (right behind the famous Skip Bertman), Paul Maineri’s winning ways are always close at hand. Pitching will be as strong as ever with LSU’s head pitching coach, Alan Dunn, being named the 2015 National Pitching Coach of the Year by Collegiate Baseball newspaper. Along with a talented returning class and the seventh best recruiting class of 2015, the Tigers are poised to not only win the SEC, but maybe make another trip to Omaha. Junior outfielder Jake Fraley was the leading hitter in the summer leagues for the Chatham Angles. Jake Godfrey, the sophomore right-hander who pitched for the same team, posted a 2.41 ERA with 18 K’s in six showings. These two along with a host of other young guns fill the roster of Maineri’s talented Tigers. Look for fireworks from Baton Rouge as the LSU Tiger baseball team starts their 2016 campaign. Stay focused.
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Spending time at the top of the national rankings is getting to be a prerequisite for LSU athletics, and it doesn’t matter which sport. The LSU Tiger gymnastics team found themselves tied for first in the nation after disposing of preseason number one ranked Oklahoma. Myia Hambrick, Ashleigh Gnat, Randii Wyrick, Shaw Zamardi and Sarah Finnegan are leading the top ranked tigers through this championship season. The high flying lady Tigers take on North Carolina State next on their road to the Nationals. There could be some future Olympians in this group. Stay tuned.
YOU CAN’T HOLD THESE TIGERS With a total of 31 - that’s right, 31 - national championships for men’s and woman’s track and field, it’s no wonder that the 2016 LSU Tiger teams have found themselves ranked in the top 15 nationally preseason polls. Ten all-American ranked athletes are returning for the 2016 season between the two teams. The promises that the Tigers will once again be in the hunt for number 32. The Carl Maddox Field House will be the place for track and field excitement this year as every other team plays catch up. That’s some fast Tigers!
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BASEBALL: A FAMILY AFFAIR Conrad family embraces the great American pastime By Brandon Comeaux The Lafayette community respects and adores the Conrad family for their love of baseball. The Conrads have been heavy hitters from their start of fame at Lafayette Little League to competing at Lafayette High School to playing for the beloved Ragin’ Cajuns. The Conrads have brought thrills and excitement to baseball fans in the 337 area for quite a while. And they have only just begun. “Baseball has been the kids’ first love since an early age,” said Mike Conrad, father to Jace, Brenn and Grant. Mike points out, while the boys played other sports besides baseball growing up, they always came back to their first and last love: baseball.
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Brenn Conrad is currently a junior with the Ragin’ Cajuns. After spending some time going to a junior college in Iowa, he returned home to ULL last season and helped the Cajuns advance to the Super Regionals. Brenn’s dad described him as being very driven. “Brenn’s very competitive,” said Mike. He’s very quiet, extremely hard working and accomplishes a lot.
Jace Conrad is currently playing minor league baseball for the Tampa Bay Rays organization. He’s worked his way up to Advanced A, one step below Double-A, which begins in March 2016. “It’s his work ethic more than anything else that has gotten him to where he’s at today,” said Jace’s father. Mike credits his time at LHS and ULL for helping mold him into the team player he is today.
Grant Conrad is the oldest of the three. He played JUCO ball before signing with Division II Missouri Southern as a pitcher. Now he is an umpire at the same level as Jace in the same Florida state league. He has a true passion for umpiring and began at an early age. Dad remarked, “Grant has a huge heart and a wonderful personality. I couldn’t be more proud of the man he’s become.”
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ICE GATORS Get to know the spirit squad By Brandon Comeaux
FUN FACTS ABOUT
GASTON, ICEGATORS MASCOT
• Born October 15, 1995 • Son of the Legendary Alphonse • He is known as the Defender of the Frozen Swamp • Pre-Game Meal includes: Cottonmouth Cookies, Cajun Blackened Bear, Flyer Fondue, FireAntz Fries, Havoc Hush Puppies, Flame-Broiled RiverMen and Turtle Soup
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GATORGIRL SPOTLIGHT
Andrea Chataignier AGE: 23 EXPERIENCE: 5 years as a GatorGirl JOB: Office Manager at Elias Family Practice in New Iberia, LA
“Performing on the ice is my favorite thing about being a GatorGirl. Even after 5 years with this team, I still get excited before each performance to be able to continue my passion!”
ICEGATORS SCHEDULE at Ice Bears at Ice Bears at Cottonmouths at Rivermen at Rivermen at Rivermen vs. Havoc *Post game party at Osaka
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Dr. Gary Guidry, at the age of 54, decided to learn how to play the drums. He went to Lafayette music, bought a set of drums and asked for the name of a drum teacher. Guidry was introduced to Ron Crowley, and they started lessons in November 2012. He then joined up with six other doctors to form the band “On Call.” Venture out to see them and you’ll most likely hear Guidry’s favorite song to play: Bon Jovi’s “Living on a Prayer.” The band is working on new material and has fundraisers on their schedule for Feb. 18 at Daiquiri’s and March 18 at Route 92. Once out of their scrubs and coats, they turn into legitimate rockers. Guidry comments that, “The biggest problem we have is making sure no one is On Call, so we CAN play!” 97
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BECOMING OFFICIAL Turning a dream of officiating high school sports into reality By Jordan Arceneaux Are you a fan of high school sports and find yourself dreaming of officiating? Here’s how you can turn that vision into a reality. In order for an official to register with the LHSAA, each person must meet the following registration requirements in the sports of baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball, volleyball and wrestling, according to the LHSAA handbook.
TO BECOME AN OFFICIATE, EACH PERSON MUST: 1. Be a high school graduate or at least 21 years old. 2. Register through an LHSAA-sanctioned officials’ association. A list of the associations for each sport are listed on the LHSAA’s website. 3. Meet written registration requirements adopted by the executive committee. 4. Pay a registration fee to the LHSAA through his/her local officials’ association. 5. Attend an LHSAA preseason sports-rule clinic. 6. Take and pass an LHSAA-administered sports-rules test. 7. Agree to follow and enforce LHSAA rules and regulations when serving as a contest official. 8. The LHSAA shall not allow a person to register with the LHSAA to officiate any athletic contest or event sponsored or sanctioned by the LHSAA if the official has been convicted of a felony under the laws of this state, any other state or the United States of America. The Executive Director may make an exception to this rule if the person desiring to register with the LHSAA as an official can show that there has been more than five years passed since his/her sentence has ended, and that he/she is rehabilitated and is currently of good moral character.
Here’s a list of the pay rates for some of the sports in session.
Baseball Certified Official - $75 per game during the regular season, and $80 for the playoffs. Registered Official - $65 per game, and $70 during the playoffs.
Basketball Certified Official - $60 per game (two-person crew) or $50 for a three-person crew, and $75 during the playoffs. Registered Official - $45 per game with a two-person crew or $40 with three officials.
Softball Certified Official- $65 per game, and $80 per game during the playoffs. Registered Official- $50 per game.
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addition to solving your problems with officials by doing it yourself, you also get paid. However, there is a difference in pay between certified officials and registered officials. To be a registered official you: 1. Must be registered with the LHSAA and a local association. 2. Must make 70 percent or above on the LHSAA test to work varsity games. 3. Must work at least 10 freshmen or junior varsity games before working varsity. 4. Shall not work past the first week of playoffs in any sport. To be a certified official you: 1. Must be registered with the LHSAA and a local association a minimum of two years. 2. Must have worked at least five varsity contests the prior season. 3. Must attend 70 percent of the local association meetings in prior season. 4. Must make 85 percent or above on the LHSAA test. 5. Must attend a LHSOA sponsored camp or an approved continuing education workshop once every two years.
LHSAA GUIDELINES Good sportsmanship by all parties involved in a sporting event is a key to make officiating the games much easier. According to the LHSAA handbook, each school’s principal or designee involved in an athletic contest/event will be responsible for the conduct of the school officials representing the school and of his/her team competing. They are also responsible for supervising the conduct of the spectators connected with his/her school who are attending the event as well as the 98 sports medicine aspects as it relates to his/her team.
WHAT HAPPENS IF THERE ARE SPORTSMANSHIP VIOLATIONS? The school principal and head coach of all schools involved in the contest are responsible for filing a written report to the LHSAA on all sportsmanship problems or misconduct occurring within 48 school working hours after the contest. Contest officials involved in the contest also have to file reports. Sportsmanship violations reported to the executive director will be investigated and a sportsmanship committee will convene to hear and consider the 3 3 7M A GA ZIN E.C O M F E B / MAR 2 0 1 6 allegations if necessary.
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One of the great things about time spent at camp is getting to relax and leissez le bon temps rouler. From fun in the sun to the stories by the bonfire, there’s nothing quiet life camp life in Sportsman’s Paradise. Show us your favorite part of camp culture (email contest@337magazine.com) for a chance to win a specialty meat package from Don’s Specialty Meats. C’est bon!
Stuart Roy with his crab catch
2016 Hunting Season, Gear and Guns By Lauren Trahan QUAIL, RABBIT AND SQUIRREL HUNTING SEASON NOW THROUGH FEB. 29
WIN THIS 2 packages of marinated and seasoned rabbit 4 links 1/2 beef and 1/2 pork fresh sausage 4 links rabbit sausage 1 package of stuffed mini pork roast (2 pieces) 5 pounds of boudin 2 packages of stuffed jalapenos with pork and wrapped in bacon 1 Don’s Hot Sauce 1 Don’s seasoning 2 Camo Huggies 1 Don’s pickled asparagus 1 Don’s pickled quail eggs
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Daily bag limit: Quail (10), Rabbit (8), Squirrel (8) Possession limit: Quail (30), Rabbit (24), Squirrel (24) • Shooting hours are one half-hour before sunrise to one halfhour after sunset. Consult Wildlife Management Area and Federal Land sections for specific regulations and dates on those areas. • Spring squirrel season is closed on the Kisatchie National Forest, national wildlife refuges and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers property. • Dove hunting hours will be one-half-hour before sunrise to sunset on all dates in each split. Dove hunting hours on the Pointe Aux Chenes WMA’s Point Farm Unit are uniformly 30 minutes before sunrise to noon for all dates within all splits for the 2016 dove season.
ARMADILLOS, COYOTES, FERAL HOGS Holders of a valid Louisiana hunting license may take coyotes and feral hogs where legal and armadillos year-round during legal daylight shooting hours. Coyote hunting is restricted to chase only when using dogs during still hunting segments of the firearm and archery only season for deer. Foxes are protected quadrupeds and may be taken only with traps by licensed trappers during the trapping season. Remainder of the year “chase only” allowed by licensed hunters.
HOME AWAY FROM HOME Cajuns tend to cut loose when they vacation. This is apparent in the creative– and often hysterical – names given to our home away from home. Is yourmcamp name one for the books...er, magazine? Share with us on social media using #CampCulture. Dad’s Pad When Mom’s Mad Over The Limit Pop A Top The Other Woman Breaking Wind In Da Coys The Dog House Checking Water Soggy Bottoms Crooked Barrel Lodge Spot ‘N’ Speck Can-Coon Bad To The Bow
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ANNIE, STORE YOUR GUN
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Isabella, Nico and Brian Blanchard deer blind selfie
Local resident and avid waterfowl hunter, Felix Spizale, suggests the following, “To ensure that your gun is ready to discharge, it should be properly cleaned and serviced after every other use.” That is great advice, but what about long-term storage? Even if you have cleaned all of your firearms or other shooting equipment after last use, American Hunter proposes that for safety, go over everything once again. Break down and clean all working parts, as well as barrels, before storage. Store the firearms in a humidity and temperature-controlled environment. If that is not an option, place a bucket of DampRid or baking soda with guns to draw moisture from the air of the gun locker or safe.
FIVE TIPS TO STORING HUNTING GEAR 1. Inspect all your clothing for signs of tears, fading and normal wear. 2. Wash everything with baking soda or your favorite scent-elimination detergent. 3. Drying everything on a clothesline. It is the best way to keep unnatural scents off clothes. 4. Fold and place gear in large scent-free plastic bags. Vacuum storage bags work well and can be picked up at any sporting goods store. 5. Place these in a storage container with a tight-fitting lid to keep out unwanted smells and pests.
BROKEN ARROW EMERGENCY SYSTEMS A realistic approach to dealing with life and death situations By Lauren Trahan F E B / M A R2 0 16
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Founded by Acadiana’s own secret agent, Eric Delaune, Broken Arrow Emergency Systems follows a training approach that incorporates tactical skills learned from years of military, law enforcement and private government contracts. Each experienced instructor has been in real world engagements and conducts reality-based scenario training. Men and women learn survival skills such as using tourniquets, blood UPCOMING CLASSES stoppers and basic trauma dressings to help increase survivability (very popular Feb. 13 LA CCW Basic Tactical Pistol Course in a Sportsman’s Paradise where a good Feb. 20 Advanced Concealed Carry Course bit of leisurely time is spent in remote Feb. 28 Reality-based Scenario Training areas). Self-defense techniques and basic escape drills are instructed to help prepare for the worst case scenario. Clients leave courses feeling more confident and prepared to defend against real threats that are increasingly normal in our society. They gain a new awareness of potential dangers around them as well as a new skillset that may just save lives. 101
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Fort Morgan Peninsula Winter doesn’t mean you have to give up your golf game. Kiva Dunes on the Fort Morgan Peninsula in Gulf Shores, routinely named among the “Best You Can Play” by Golf Week, completed a million-dollar renovation as it celebrated its 20th year in 2015. Kiva also offers rentals and a private beach.
Gulf Shores Tacky Jacks in Gulf Shores offers a perfect spot to enjoy great seafood and drinks for breakfast, lunch and dinner (be sure and try the Mexican Garbage nachos) — and you can even dock your boat at its intercoastal waterfront. It’s also the spot for nightly events. Tacky Jack’s offers three locations at Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Fort Morgan.
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World-class interactive exhibits make up the new GulfQuest museum, located on the water in the heart of downtown Mobile. Give yourself plenty of time to enjoy the dozens of exhibits that provide hands-on activities, theaters and simulators. You’ll be having so much fun you won’t realize you’re learning something.
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Moss Point New to the Coast is the Pascagoula River Audubon Center in Moss Point, Miss. In addition to the gorgeous new sustainable building that offers educational exhibits, meeting space and an art gallery, the center hosts boat tours of the Pascagoula River, summer camps, hiking trails and acres of native plants.
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Golden Nugget It’s only an hour to Lake Charles, where you’ll find top entertainment visiting the Golden Nugget casino. For instance, Eddie Money performs Feb. 12, followed by Lou Gramm Feb. 13, O.A.R. Feb. 19, Melissa Ethridge Feb. 26, Smokey Robinson Feb. 27, Jewel March 4, Night Ranger March 11, Little River Band March 12, and Don Williams March 18. For information on tickets and accommodations, visit www.goldennugget.com/lakecharles.
Paragon Great entertainment continues this winter with Wayne Toups rocking the casino Feb. 6 and George Thorogood and the Destroyers Feb 27. If you’re an RV lover, you can park in the Paragon Casino RV Resort, which received a “flawless” perfect rating in the 2016 Good Sam RV Travel & Savings Guide. Good Sam’s review team gave the top rating to Paragon for the sixth consecutive year.
New Orleans Chef Nina Compton of Bravo’s “Top Chef” fame opened Compère Lapin in the Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery in the city’s Warehouse District, merging her Caribbean upbringing (she was born in St. Lucia) with Louisiana’s bounty and culinary styles. The name refers to that rascal rabbit of Creole folktales. The food is exquisite, especially the Caribbean Seafood Pepper Pot, a marriage of seafood and tastes that will have your mouth singing.
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Blue Marlin Realty Group offers rentals that will knock your flip flops off. This threestory vacation rental sleeps 12 and includes a dramatic entranceway and elegant curving staircase, gorgeous living spaces with views of the Gulf, Jacuzzi tub, fireplace and a comfortable deck and two balconies. Property includes tennis courts and a pool. Visit www. destinfloridabeach.com for more information.
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L Auberge Lake Charles Right after the New Year, L’Auberge closed down Desserts and Jewels, the pop-up jewelry store, and construction began on Modern Pantry, a 24-hour upscale Grab & Go outlet slated to debut mid- to late March. Winter specials include a Valentine Dinner Show Feb. 13, Frankie Valli in concert March 12 and the Louisiana Winter Beer Festival’s Brewers Dinner March 4 in the Jack Daniel’s Bar & Grill (the festival will be March 5 in downtown Lake Charles).
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DUNES OF DOOM
Locals line up for the SCORE International Baja 1000 By Richard Kennedy The SCORE International Baja 1000 is the final race of a five race series of off-road desert racing. Racers from around the world compete in various classes of race vehicles, everything from stock VW bugs, motorcycles, 4-wheelers and UTVs to production vehicles, modified vehicles and fully custom race vehicles. The elite class is the Trophy Trucks, fully custom race trucks with no restrictions on horsepower, tire size or suspension travel. But racers on any budget, with or without sponsors can compete; You just have to pay the entry fee and pass the technical and safety inspections.
GRUELING RACE LOOP This past November, the officials mapped out one of the most grueling loop races yet. The approximate 820-mile loop course took racers south from Ensenada along the Pacific coast, east across the peninsula and then back north to Ensenada along the Sea of Cortez. Racers drive nonstop, only pulling into their pit stops for fuel, tires, repairs and possibly driver changes. On Nov. 20, 2015 the race began before dawn, motorcycles first. One vehicle at a time took off from the starting line based on their class and respective starting positions in class. The last off the line are the Trophy Trucks. Racing Trophy Truck is no cheap or easy endeavor. Countless hours are spent pre-running (practicing) on the GPS mapped race-course weeks before the event are needed to ready the drivers, make course notes and to shake out any issues.
CHASE TEAMS All vehicles need chase teams to ensure that the race-vehicle, driver and co-driver make it to the finish. Chase teams establish their pits near race-course checkpoints or in areas that are easily accessible for the support vehicles. Many race teams have several chase teams that are spread out across the course, keeping in contact with each other by radio and satellite phone.
CANTINA RACING We have been racing SCORE Baja races for almost a decade. In pre-running Wednesday before the race, we decided to race the Trophy Truck. Our race team, Cantina Racing, had only planned on racing and supporting its motorcycle team. Our incredible team came together and within 36 hours the race truck was prepared, fuel, tires and spare parts arrived in the support vehicles from the team shop in San Diego. Close to half the field does not finish. After starting in the back of the class and passing close to 20 vehicles, truck #40 experienced race ending engine problems at race mile 125. Once retrieved from the course and loaded on a trailer, it was back to California to prepare for the 2016 season, but the 404X motorcycle team finished second place. But our week was filled with great food, adventure, awesome friends and unforgettable experiences. Despite a 40 mph motorcycle crash while pre-running, I am ready to get back and start the 2016 season. 104
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SATISFY YOUR WANDERLUST
THAT’S AMORE! Old-fashioned romance lives in Italy By Mickie Ainsworth Step back in time to a place where your morning begins on a balcony overlooking crystal waters leisurely sipping rich coffee. Get lost finding your new favorite village, and spend your days viewing sculptures dating B.C., and stroll along the river at night. Ahhh, ciao Italy! SERENE VILLAGES
The quiet villages of Positano, Cinque Terre and Bellagio are practically car free. The classic villa hotels, like Le Sireneuse teetering above the Amalfi Coast and Villa Serbelloni on the shores of Lake Como, have balconies with magnificent water views that encourage that slow paced morning.
When it’s time to wander, the paths lead down to the water’s edge where small boats are waiting to take you on your day’s adventure. You can take a boat to the Isle of Capri or the colorful villages along the Cinque Terre or cross Lake Como to magnificent villas and gardens. And what do you do when you arrive at these mysterious, isolated locations? Well, of course, you find an outdoor table on pebbles (no concrete here) under a shade tree even closer to the water. You dine in the traditional Italian style, for at least two hours, sipping fine wine and savoring every bite of freshly prepared courses of local foods. After lunch, you have the perfect excuse not to gain that extra pound by strolling the winding cobblestone streets and wandering up stone stairs leading to even more mystery. You discover charming lemon scented shops and browse aromatic open markets. There are great photo ops of cascading fuchsia bougainvillea and pots of red geraniums. And what do you do when you’re feeling a bit more active? You catch a train to the next city. ARCHITECTURE, HISTORY, WINE AND MORE
Florence is a spectacular Renaissance city with days of things to see and do. The streets in the old town are still pedestrian, so walking off the wonderful homemade pasta dishes is more than an option: it’s a necessity. Do you love art and architecture? Do you love history? Do you love wine and good restaurants? Do you love shopping or exploring small old villages? Florence is the place you need to stay to experience it all. There are historical hotels like the Excelsior which overlooks the Arno River and the newly opened Four Seasons mansion set in a magnificent park. Overlooking the city is the Villa San Michele, a 15th century convent converted into a luxury hotel and fabulous restaurant. From Florence you can take day trips to Siena, home of the famous Palio horse race, or to San Gimignano, where the stately medieval towers of the wealthy still hover over the Gondola village skyline. There are day trips to the rolling hills of Chianti for wine pairings with locally grown foods or olive oil tastings. And you can visit castles that have wine production, such as Brolio Castle. FROM ONE BOOT TO ANOTHER
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For all our differences, there are a few things Cajuns and Italians have in common: the people. Happy, friendly faces that don’t care if you speak their language or mispronounce a word. They only want you to enjoy the food, wine, music and culture. They want you to relax in this wonderful place where time stands still.
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The Cajuns are heading to Mexico. Come travel with us! Playa del Carmen, Mexico July 17-21 accommodations close to all The Royal Playa’s ideal PACKAGE INCLUDES: the fun and excitement of location offers guests the Round trip direct air from New Orleans Playa del Carmen. thrill of being on one of the Round trip transfers airport $200 non-refundable best beaches in the area while Four nights at The Royal Playa deposit due at time of simultaneously being right Taxes and travel insurance booking. Final payment due in the heart of chic Playa del All-inclusive meals and beverages May 2, 2016. After this date Carmen. Non-motorized water sports the package is paid in full and It’s just a short walk to Double occupancy $1450 per person completely non-refundable. Fifth Avenue, the famous Triple occupancy $1380 per person You must provide a copy pedestrian thoroughfare, Quad occupancy $1350 per person of your passport at time of where you’ll find fabulous art booking. Passport must be galleries, jewelry and silver valid for six months after your return date. shops, Mexican handicrafts of all kinds, clothes Group reserved for adults only (21 years of age and and shoes. Oh, did we mention the incredible bars, up). Contact Suzanne Brevelle at restaurants and lively clubs and discos! suzanne@avenues2travel.com or 337-231-5656 to You couldn’t ask for a better combination: an reserve the 337 experience of a lifetime! unbelievably beautiful private beach and Royal
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CAJUN HERITAGE IN FRANCE Fast forward 100 years, many Acadians were directly or indirectly deported from Acadie to France during the tragic 1755 expulsion or ‘Grand Dérangement.’ They stayed here before crossing the Atlantic again, this time to Louisiana. The tour group will explore this important era in CajunAcadian history and celebrate with French Acadians the 250th Anniversary since the Acadians arrived in Belle-Îleen-mer, France.
Acadians and Cajuns will join together in a France Heritage Tour for an opportunity to experience the regions where Acadians of origin lived before coming to North America to colonize the French territory called Acadie. The Heritage Tour is being offered for a unique opportunity for participants to learn more about the Acadian French roots.
THE FRENCH CULTURE AND LANGUAGE To truly experience the French culture, many meetings, meals and special activities will be shared with Frenchman, French Acadian citizens and local historians who will join the group along the way. Several world famous tourist sites that have to do with the Acadians coming to North America will be visited, such as the Château de Blois, the Mont Saint-Michel, the coast of Normandy and the city of Paris. The tour is fully bilingual in French and English and runs 14 days, from June 4 - 17. It is partnered with Brenda Comeaux Trahan in Louisiana. For inquiries contact brenda@cajunlagniappe.com or call 337-288-5914.
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ACADIAN HERITAGE TOUR DE FRANCE The tour is specifically designed to cater to Cajuns and Acadians to help them experience their 400+ years of heritage by bringing to them the sites where the first Acadians families came from: La Chaussé, Martaizé, D’Aulnay, Saint-Malo, La Rochelle. It is an incredible experience as participants will walk the actual streets and view the French architecture of their ancestors.
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Keep the cold at bay with these fun leg warmers. They are the perfect addition to any fat Tuesday getup.
Your guide to the Mardi Gras madness By Sevie Zeller
Mardi Gras Schedule of Events Around 337
Krewe of Bonepart Mardi Gras Parade from Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field begins at 6:30 p.m.
FEBRUARY 5 Kickoff Parade from Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field begins at 6 p.m.
Children’s Parade from Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field begins at 12:30 p.m.
FEBRUARY 5-8 Grand Marais Mardi Gras Dances at Mon Amis in Jeanerette. FEBRUARY 5-9 Le Festival de Mardi Gras a Lafayette at Cajun Field. Carnival, live music, food vendors and more!
Youngsville Mardi Gras Parade from the Public Works building to Fountain View. Annual Cornucopia Ball in St. Martinville. 337-789-3592 Lake Fausse Pointe Mardi Gras Parade at Lake Fausse Point State Park in St. Martinville at 2 p.m. 888-677-7200
Cajun Country Mardi Gras in Downtown Eunice. 337-365-8185
Mardi Gras Street Dance in Downtown Eunice. 337-457-7389
FEBRUARY 6 La Grande Boucherie at Magnolia City Park in St. Martinville. 337-3942233
Jennings Mardi Gras Festival & Parade on Main Street in Founder’s Park in Jennings. 337-821-5532 FEBRUARY 6-7 55th Annual Cajun Courir de Mardi Gras Run at Saddle Tramp Club House in Church Point. 877-783-2109 FEBRUARY 7 Newcomers Mardi Gras Parade on Main Street in St. Martinville. 337-380-6031
KREWE DES CHIENS Help our furry friends Established in 1998, Krewe des Chiens has been fundraising and distributing funds to the many animal assistance organizations in the Acadiana area in need of financial support. Since the first parade for dogs, more than $350,000 has been raised in support of the krewe’s mission: to reduce the number of unwanted animals through public education about the benefits of spaying and neutering
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Little Mardi Gras (ages 0-16) at the Northwest Community Center in Eunice. 337-457-7389 Old Time Boucherie at Eunice City Hall. 337-457-7389 FEBRUARY 7-9 Carnival D’Acadie in Downtown Crowley. 337-783-0824. LUNDI GRAS (FEBRUARY 8) Queen Evangeline’s Parade from Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field begins at 6 p.m. Lundi Gras Celebration at Opelousas Civic Center. 800-424-5542
MARDI GRAS MUST-HAVES Mardi Gras is so much more than floats and big beads; it’s also about fashion. Hit the parade in style! Our top three must-haves this Mardi Gras season can be found at Beads for Less on Pinhook Road in Lafayette. And for the procrastinators out there: they’re even open Mardi Gras day!
Everyone looks great in a fedora. Add lights that stay steady or flash, and you’ll be sure to catch the best throws along the parade route! Did we mention the incredible selection? Keep an air of mystery – or your reputation after Mardi Gras shenanigans - in these intricate metal masks. They also make great gifts for your loved ones out of state who couldn’t make it this year.
MARDI GRAS (FEBRUARY 9) Mardi Gras Show at Clark Field.
Mamou Mardi Gras Celebration in Downtown Mamou. 337-468-3175
King Gabriel’s Parade from Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field begins at 10 a.m.
Eunice Courir de Mardi Gras in Downtown Eunice. 33-457-7389
Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival Parade from Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field begins at 1 p.m. KADN Fox 15 Independent Parade from Downtown Lafayette to Cajun Field begins at 2:30 p.m. Southwest Mardi Gras Association Pageant & Ball at Heymann Performing Arts Center and Frem F. Boustany Convention Center. Half Fast Krewe of Frank’s Mardi Gras Parade in Opelousas. 337-948-6263 Sunset Mardi Gras Parade on Duffy Street in Sunset begins at 2 p.m.
Grand Marais Mardi Gras Parade in Jeanerette from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 337365-8185 29th Annual Tee Mamou-Iota Mardi Gras Folklife Festival in Downtown Iota from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 877-783-2109. Krewe of Coteau Mardi Gras Parade in Coteau begins at 1 p.m. 337-577-5099 Family Affair Mardi Gras Parade on Main Street in Loreauville from 2-3 p.m. 337-229-6001 Krewe Chic-A-La-Pie Mardi Gras Parade in downtown Kaplan at 2 p.m. 337-643-6554
KING CAKE COOKIE CARAVAN Just in time for Mardi Gras, king cake cookies delivered to your door! These cinnamon sugar cookies stuffed with cream cheese and topped with cream cheese icing should come with a warning label for excessive deliciousness! Since these cookies are iced, they are not delivered warm. However, if warm cookies hot out the oven at your door – did we say with milk? – is up your alley, you need to have Cookie Caravan’s number in your phone: 337-852-2494. Find out more at thecookiecaravan.com. 3 3 7M A GA ZIN E.C O M F E B / MAR 2 0 1 6
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Queen XI gets an updo, and the past queens get bags of goodies.
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Each queen received earrings from Paul’s.
Patty Naomi of Pauls’ Jewelry with eight Isabels of Rio.
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Music WEDNESDAYS Cajun Jam Blue Moon Saloon 9 p.m. SATURDAYS Cajun Jam Vermilionville, Lafayette 1-3:30 p.m. Bottomless Mimosa Brunch & Live Music Artmosphere 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. SUNDAYS Sunday Brunch LIVE! Blue Dog Café, Lafayette 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Bottomless Mimosa Brunch & Live Music Artmosphere 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Roots Music Jam Artmosphere 6 p.m.-close FEBRUARY 3 Def Leppard with Styx and Tesla Cajundome 7 p.m. Artist of the Month Residency: J Burton Rhum Room 6-8 p.m.
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FEBRUARY 4 Soul Track Mind The Grouse Room 10 p.m. Alfred Doucet Cowboy’s Nightclub 10 p.m. Chaz Justus & The Jury Artmosphere 9 p.m. FEBRUARY 5 Karen Waldrup The Grouse Room 10 p.m. L’il Pookie Cowboy’s Nightclub 10 p.m.
FEBRUARY 13 Jaryd Lane Cowboy’s Nightclub 10 p.m.
“Mosh the Gras 2016” Featuring: Viridian + Drood + Brother Wolf + All In + SOL + Arborist The District 9 p.m. Revelers Artmosphere 9 p.m. FEBRUARY 6 Driving Sideways The Grouse Room 10 p.m. Colby Latiolais Cowboy’s Nightclub 10 p.m. Cameron Dupuy and the Cajun Troubadours Bayou Teche Brewery 2-5 p.m.
Pitbull Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino, Lake Charles 8 p.m.
Pine Leaf Boys Artmosphere 9 p.m.
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FEBRUARY 19 Richard LeBouef Cowboy’s Nightclub 10 p.m. O.A.R. You Pick the Set Tour Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino (Lake Charles) 8:30 p.m. Cavemen Artmosphere 9 p.m.
MARCH 12 Michael Juan Nunez Bayou Teche Brewery 2-5 p.m. FEBRUARY 7 Lil Wayne & Same Ol’ Two Step Vermilionville 1-4 p.m.
FEBRUARY 20 Chee Weez Cowboy’s Nightclub 10 p.m.
Under the Streetlamp L’Auberge Casino & Hotel, Baton Rouge 6:30 p.m. The Commodores Delta Downs Event Center, Vinton 7 p.m.
Jim Pharis Artmosphere 11 a.m. Brunch FEBRUARY 10 Artist of the Month Residency: J Burton Rhum Room 6-8 p.m. Laura Hope & The Ark Tones Artmosphere 9 p.m. FEBRUARY 12 L’il Nate Cowboy’s Nightclub 10 p.m. Doublewide + Jayden and the Lion + When All Is Lost The District 9 p.m. Eddie Money Golden Nugget Casino and Hotel, Lake Charles 8:30 p.m. L’il Nate Cowboy’s Nightclub 10 p.m.
Lou Gramm (The Voice of Foreigner) Golden Nugget Casino & Hotel, Lake Charles 8 p.m. Buddy Holly Tribute Artmosphere 9 p.m. FEBRUARY 14 Valentine’s Day Love Jam w/ Maze feat. Frankie Beverly Cajundome 7 p.m. Heartstrings Acadiana Center for the Arts 7:30 p.m. Mark Leleux & Chanky-Chank Vermilionville 1-4 p.m.
Punknecks Artmosphere 9 p.m. FEBRUARY 13 Jaryd Lane Cowboy’s Nightclub 10 p.m.
FEBRUARY 18 Yanni Heymann Performing Arts Center 7:30 p.m.
Sirius Plan (from France) Bayou Teche Brewery 2-5 p.m.
David Joel Cowboy’s Nightclub 10 p.m.
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FEBRUARY 25 Fred Hersch (Jazz) Acadiana Center for the Arts 7:30 p.m. FEBRUARY 26 Rock A Billy Revival Heymann Performing Arts Center 7:30 p.m. Gills Silo Cowboy’s Nightclub 10 p.m. Melissa Ethridge Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino 8:30 p.m. Dave Alvin + Phil Alvin and The Guilty Ones Vermilionville 8 p.m. FEBRUARY 27 Wayne Toups Cowboy’s Nightclub 10 p.m. Michot’s Melody Makers Bayou Teche Brewery 2-5 p.m. FEBRUARY 28 Kenny & the Heartbreakers Vermilionville 1-4 p.m. Jaimee Paul Grand Opera House of the South (Crowley LA) 7 p.m.
FEBRUARY 15 Hillsong United Smoothie King Center, New Orleans 7 p.m. FEBRUARY 17 Artist of the Month Residency: J Burton Rhum Room 6-8 p.m.
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L E I S U R E MARCH 1 Randy Newman Acadiana Center for the Arts 7:30 p.m.
MARCH 6 Amy Nicole & Zydeco Soul Vermilionville 1-4 p.m.
MARCH 3 Banners Series Cirque Zuma Zuma Burton Coliseum, Lake Charles 7 p.m.
GAIA: A Musical Voyage Angelle Hall UL Lafayette 3 p.m.
MARCH 4 The Molly Ringwalds L’Auberge Casino & Hotel, Baton Rouge 9 p.m. Get Up Rounders/Matchsellers Artmosphere 9 p.m. MARCH 5 Tyler Kinchen and The Right Pieces The Grouse Room 10 p.m. Rumblestrips/Gal Holiday Artmosphere 9 p.m. Get Up Rounders Bayou Teche Brewery 2-5 p.m. Country Throwdown: Chesnutt, Morgon, Diffie Paragon Casino Resort, Marksville 8 p.m.
MARCH 7 Martin Dube’ Grand Opera House of the South (Crowley LA) 7 p.m. MARCH 8 Rihanna Smoothie King Center, New Orleans 7:30 p.m. MARCH 9 Mike Farris & The Roseland Rhythm Revue Vermilionville 8 p.m. MARCH 10 An Evening with JJ Grey & Mofro with Special Guest David Ramirez Acadiana Center for the Arts 7:30 p.m. MARCH 11 Margo Price Artmosphere 9 p.m. The Last Southern Gentlemen Tour — Ellis & Delfeayo Marsalis Acadiana Center for the Arts 7:30 p.m. 311 (2-day pass available) Smoothie King Center, New Orleans Fri 8:30 p.m., Sat 8:30 p.m.
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MARCH 3 Yvette Landry w/Richard Comeaux Buck and Johnny’s 7 p.m. MARCH 11-12 Celtic Bayou Festival Warehouse 535 Freetown-Lafayette Fri 6 p.m., Sat 9:45 a.m.-10 p.m. MARCH 12 Driving Sideways The Grouse Room 10 p.m. Michael Juan Nunez Bayou Teche Brewery 2-5 p.m. Little River Band Golden Nugget Casino & Hotel, Lake Charles 8 p.m. Megan Jean & The KFB Artmosphere 9 p.m.
MARCH 13 The Last Southern Gentlemen Tour — Ellis & Delfeayo Marsalis Acadiana Center for the Arts 2 p.m. Jamie Berzas & Cajun Tradition Vermilionville 1-4 p.m. MARCH 17 St. Patrick’s Day “GIRLS NIGHT OUT” Route 92 8 p.m. MARCH 18 Don Williams Golden Nugget Casino & Hotel, Lake Charles 8:30 p.m. MARCH 19 Doublewide Richard Sale Barn (Abbeville, LA) 6 p.m. Dustin Ray and Triple Threat Bayou Teche Brewery 2-5 p.m. Fallout Boy Smoothie King Center, New Orleans 7 p.m. MARCH 20 Donna Angelle & the Zydeco Posse Vermilionville 1-4 p.m. MARCH 26 Perkins Road The Grouse Room 10 p.m.
FEBRUARY 6 Pine Leaf Boys Artmosphere 9 p.m.
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FEBRUARY 6 E’s Food Truck Round Up Parc Lafayette 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
MARCH 4 Natural Easter Egg Dyeing Vermilionville 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
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MARCH 5 Manon Lescaut (Opera) Acadiana Center for the Arts 12 p.m.
MARCH 11 Natural Easter Egg Dyeing Vermilionville 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
SATURDAYS Lafayette Farmers and Artisans Market Horse Farm, Lafayette 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Delcambre Seafood and Farmers Market Delcambre Shrimp Festival Grounds 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
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MARCH 11-12 Celtic Bayou Festival Warehouse 535 Freetown-Lafayette Fri 6 p.m., Sat 9:45 a.m.-10 p.m.
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FEBRUARY 18-19 The Return (A Chamber Opera) Acadiana Center for the Arts 7:30 p.m.
FEBRUARY 1-29 Vintage & Custom Automobilia Display Lafayette Public Library, Main Library A collection of die cast vehicles paired with cost of living information from their corresponding time periods. FEBRUARY 13 2nd Saturday Art Walk Downtown Lafayette 6-9 p.m. FEBRUARY 21-MAY 15 Allan Jones: a retrospective (Art Installation) Acadiana Center for the Arts MARCH 12 2nd Saturday Art Walk Downtown Lafayette 6-9 p.m. MARCH 14-APRIL 11 Fresh Pickins’: A Juried Exhibition of UL Visual Art Majors (Art Installation) Acadiana Center for the Arts
Film FEBRUARY 29 Les Vues Free Film Series: “From One Generation to the Next” Vermilionville 6:30 p.m. MARCH 9 Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles Acadiana Center for the Arts 7:30 p.m. MARCH 14 RAMS Acadiana Center for the Arts 7:30 p.m.
SATURDAYS Hub City Farmer’s Market Heymann Blvd, Lafayette 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
MARCH 5 E’s Food Truck Round Up Parc Lafayette 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Delcambre Seafood and Farmers Market Delcambre Shrimp Festival Grounds 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
MARCH 13 Spring Celebration Vermilionville 10 a.m.-2 p.m. MARCH 15-16 St. Joseph’s Altar Vermilionville 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
MARCH 19 Cinderella Lafayette Ballet Theatre
MARCH 17-18 Natural Easter Egg Dyeing Vermilionville 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Dance MONDAYS & THURSDAYS Latin Dance Classes Cite’ Des Arts 6:30 p.m. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS Irish Dance Classes Cite’ Des Arts 3 p.m. MARCH 5 BODYTRAFFIC Acadiana Center for the Arts 7:30 p.m. MARCH 19 Cinderella Lafayette Ballet Theatre
Comedy FEBRUARY 11 Male Pattern Comedy Artmosphere 9 p.m. MARCH 5 Cajun Comic Relief XXIV Heymann Performing Arts Center 2 p.m., 7 p.m. MARCH 10 Male Pattern Comedy Artmosphere 9 p.m.
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oday a few Shlitz cans in a Cankton cane field is all that’s left of the Legendary Music venue that defined our culture. Before Cajun was cool or Zydeco had a name, country music came from Texas and rooster fighting helped pay the bills. Live music reigned as the greatest form of entertainment, and the cars that lined Highway 97 brought young people who danced far past midnight. Many things have changed since those days, but with the exception of a few Honky Tonks and dance halls, the music scene in Southwest Louisiana has always been in a state of flux. Disposable income and the time required to enjoy a concert are not always something folks can part with. Combine an aging fan base with a boom and bust economy and you start to understand why the era of the dancehall was replaced by the DJ. Filmmaker, Pudd Sharp’s said the days of the big dancehall ended because of “changing tastes and Americanization.” He’s working with ULL’s Center for Louisiana Studies to document venues in the state that depend on live music and dancing as the main source of entertainment. “Of the more than 1600 Dancehalls that once operated in Louisiana only about 50 remain.” For most over the age of 40, we remember these places. From the Bar and Bush track where my uncle held unsanctioned horse races to riding out a hurricane in a Cinder-block Honky-Tonk on Washington Street, each generation has its story from one of the Old Roadhouses or dancehalls. Now these stories can now be found and told at Louisianadancehalls.com. The most iconic of these venues was Jay’s Lounge and Cockpit. By the time I got to Cankton, the roof had caved in and chicken wire that once covered the coops was rusting away, but the bands that once played there make up the roots of what our culture has become. Dot Stelly was a bartender at Jay’s and remembers hosting Marcia Ball and Percy Sledge at the lounge. “The Guidrys cooked burgers in the back, and I would bartend on the
weekends.” Dot said she couldn’t stand the smell of feathers and cigarettes nor was she a fan of the kind of smoke that drifted in from the parking lot, but she got to know each crowd that followed each band and stocked the bar accordingly. As Louisiana bands began to travel west, Texas bands also found their way to Southwest Louisiana and drew crowds from USL. Joe Ely once said Jay’s had “it’s own working ecosystem.” A bug zapper would kill the flies, the insects would fall on a net where the chickens would eat them, and after the fights they’d throw the dead birds in the gumbo pot. In Austin, Clifford Antone hosted Clifton Chenier and his Hot Pepper Band when he opened a club near the University of Texas. College kids would stay out dancing to that music into the wee hours of the night. “When we hit Austin, we’d play a three-night stand and park the van in Antone’s Club. Clifford loved the music and musicians.” Antone helped to integrate the Blues scene in Austin where Lil Buck Sinegal would trade guitar licks with the likes of Jimmy Vaughn and Bill Campbell. On one trip he remembered driving the van, “Somewhere between California and Texas we dumped out an ice chest with Chenier’s medicine. Antone called a doctor to meet us, and three hours after Clifton got that shot of insulin, we were back onstage.” In South Louisiana Sinegal recalled, “Sometimes we’d play four shows a day. If you got to Jay’s for seven, you’d be lucky to get in for the show… By show time, cars would line the highway for miles.” “One night they paid us to back up Lightnin’ Hopkins. Unfortunately, they paid Lightnin’ before our set was over, and he was half way to Lake Charles by the break.” Asleep at the Wheel and Rufus Jagneaux were also responsible for the cars that lined Hwy 97, but as cotton and cane field jobs continued to give way to oilfield work, disco gave way to the urban cowboy craze of the 80s and the party ended when oil prices fell.
“Before Cajun was cool or Zydeco had a name, country music came from Texas and rooster fighting helped pay the bills.”
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community who volunteer for festivals, those who stock the beer before the show, and the next generation who bring back old traditions like the Savoy Mardi Gras Run. In Eunice, this resurgence of Cajun culture has also given life to The Lakeview Park, a dancehall and campground. In Lafayette, The Feed N Seed sits in the shadows of Grant Street and maintains the feel of the old dancehall. The influx of new venues and female acts that started with The Figs and Bonsoir Catin, giving way to the popularity of Sweet Cecilia, and Yvette Landry. These ladies made their mark, crossing the lines of traditional Cajun, rock and country music. As the music scene in Lafayette continues to grow, bands like The Givers and Dege Legg found success in film scores and national tours. For others who live and work around the Hub City, “making it” simply means playing shows on the weekend and raising a family. Where do you find these shows? Atmosphere now touts a revived PA system and serves as the proving ground for some of the best low budget alt-country touring acts while new venues like the Grouse Room are bringing more people back to the dance floor. Mark Falgout said, “When I opened the Blue Moon there was not much competition, now every night you have bands playing the same style of music in different venues around town.” Festivals and events like Downton Alive, Rhythms on the River and shows at the Horse Farm are growing attractions for the city. These are great for families and those who would not otherwise get to see live music. Unfortunately, for club owners, this influx of free events, combined with the fact that casinos pay top dollar for the same bands means that every show is a potential loss that must be covered by liquor sales. Consequently, the only venue that hosts national acts on a consistent basis is a nonprofit. The Acadians Center for Arts is able to supplement ticket sales with donations and grants. For the most part, musicians make about what they did a decade ago. Why are patrons unwilling to pay the same price for live music as they would in other markets? We are spoiled because so often we get it for free.
“It could bring you back to a Sunday at Whiskey River, Thanksgiving at El Sido’s, a night out at Cowboys, or the last show you saw at Grant Street Dancehall.”
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Louisiana at foodmusicart.com. For those that remember Jay’s Lounge and Cockpit, find their Facebook page and post an old picture or share a memory. It may wind up in the upcoming book about the historic venue. If you’ve never seen a show at Jay’s or Grant Street, we recommend you check out Lakeview Park. The Honky-Tonk Barn and RV Park also addresses the ultimate issue that sent dancehalls to the brink of extinction. “People don’t want to drink and drive because these days, it’s not worth the risk,” owner Bonnie Pitre said. “It just makes sense to have a camp ground and dancehall where people can stay the night.” As music evolved, we started listening to albums, cassettes and then CDs. You may find your next favorite tune via iTunes, YouTube or Facebook, but nothing sounds better than vinyl. The Good: fans have more access to live music than ever. The Bad: the fate of both bands and local venues will depend on your support. The Ugly: no matter how much is spent on marketing and the recording process, people primarily hear new releases on computer speakers. The live performance remains the primary way local artists deliver their songs to fans. An increasing amount of people in Southwest Louisiana are choosing to see their favorite band in a venue with a dance floor.
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