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DYLAN SCOTT: A COUNTRY BOY CAN The rising country star talks life imitating art

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rowing up in rural northeastern Louisiana, just outside of Bastrop, Dylan Scott’s second home was in nature. Hunting, fishing and the like are in his blood and those experiences are evident in every aspect of his music.

“Growing up in the country is part of my music.

There were woods near our house,” the 26-year-old reminisces. “I grew up duck hunting and deer hunting.

I went fishing and I played ball. That’s just what we did and who we were.”

But the outdoors was not the only thing that grabbed Dylan’s attention at a young age. He also spent considerable time watching his dad play guitar behind Tex-Mex music icon Freddy Fender, country crooner Freddie Hart, and other country stars.

“When you’re a kid, you either want to be your mom or you want to be your dad, and then you usually grow out of that. I kind of never grew out of it,” he says. “I just always made music and loved it. As far as I can remember, I just wanted to go to Nashville and be a country artist.”

So he chased that dream by going back and forth to Nashville and meeting people at just 17 years old.

“GROWING UP IN THE COUNTRY IS PART OF MY MUSIC”.

Through those visits, he met his current manager who landed him a deal with Curb Records, a company he knew of through his love of the genre.

“I always knew Curb Records because Tim McGraw, who’s also a Louisiana boy, was on Curb Records. I used to look on the back of his CDs and see the logo,” Dylan recalls. “It was cool to follow in the steps of one of your heroes and be on the same label. It was really fun.”

After signing the record deal, Dylan moved to Nashville, started writing music and recording.

“The recording process was long. It was last year be-

fore I finally got my first album, so it took like five years to finally get an album out,” he says.

But that length of time is just fine with Dylan as he was able to craft his songwriting and skills along the way. The payoff came when he was able to see his first full-length album, which was released in August 2016, amongst other country artists, something he dreamed about when he would peruse the music section in Walmart as a child.

In writing his songs, Dylan tries to make it as real as he can. His hit song “My Girl” is as real as it gets as it was inspired by his girlfriend at the time – who is now his wife, Blair Anderson.

“It was 10 years in the making because my wife and I were high school sweethearts, and so “My Girl” is about my girl,” he explains. “It’s about us and what I see in my girl that no one is going to notice but me - the little things. I wanted to write it that way to where when guys heard it they would think to themselves ‘oh, he’s talking about my girl.’

I wanted it to be realistic in their eyes as well.”

With the release of his self-titled album and “My Girl” shooting up the charts, Dylan and his “band of brothers” have taken their show on the road and have thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The My Town tour kicked off in February and includes a stop at the Thibodaux Firemen’s Fair on May 6. He also makes an appearance during Bayou Country Superfest’s kick-off celebration at Champions Square on May 26.

“We’re bringing the My Town Tour to all these towns, selling out clubs and small theaters, just having a good time. People are really showing up, which is kind of crazy to me to be honest,” Dylan says of the experience so far. “As an artist, there’s nothing like going home because people show up that supported you from the beginning. It’s just really cool to see them out. Honestly, it’s really cool to be home and doing something for a community in the state.”

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he Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department is once again inviting you and your family to its Fairgrounds for the Firemen’s Fair, May 4-7. This year marks the 133rd anniversary of southeast Louisiana’s largest and hottest fundraising fair that has consistently been a great time for the entire family.

With live music, carnival rides, and great food, the Firemen’s Fair has been a huge draw for the community and has helped the fire department tremendously over the years. It also provides a way for the community to fund the department without having to tax them as it provides 40 percent of the department’s annual budget.

“Not to be cliche, but my favorite part about the fair is the community coming together and enjoying the fair,” Walton Guidry of the Firemen’s Fair says.

And with these crowds, long lines have tended to develop on the fairgrounds, causing the committee to take a few steps for this year’s edition.

“We’re going to have ticket machines to help speed up the food ticket lines,” Walton explains. “The ticket lines have become really long over the years, so we added these ticket machines to speed up the process.”

Among the main draws behind the ticket lines is the famous Firemen’s

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Fair Burger. It remains a mystery as to why they come out the way they do, but you can bet that these delicious patties are sure to be a consumed by a multitude of hungry fair goers over the weekend.

But food isn’t the only thing that will draw in the crowd. Live music from rising country star and Louisiana native Dylan Scott, who’s hit single, “My Girl” has steadily climbed the country airplay charts, will be featured on the Rouses Markets Band Stage on Saturday night. Variety bands 90 Degrees West, Mule Kick, The Groove, Sheauxdown, Pepper Jelly, Voodoo Bayou, Kylie Frey, Dustin Sonnier, Snapper & The Fishsticks, and Good Feelings Band will have you moving and grooving to your favorite hits, while Tommy G & Stormy Weather provide a swamp pop groove and Candlebox, whose ‘90s hits like “Far Behind,” provide a rock edge.

Over its 130 plus years, the fair has evolved from the fire department getting together with plywood and tarps to set up kid’s games and cook hamburgers and hot dogs. Since then, they have added the Thibodaux Firemen’s Parade and many of the other facets of entertainment you can find at the fair today. The parade, one of the oldest in all of Louisiana, features large

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PAY-ONE-PRICE RIDES................... 5pm - 11pm

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floats and men dancing with umbrellas as paradegoers line the streets to support the fire department as the men and women display their equipment and manpower to the community. Protector Fire Company will also take part in the parade, celebrating its 150th anniversary by wearing vintage fire gear.

Akin to the Mardi Gras parades, the Firemen’s Parade is led by a Grand Marshal that becomes the “face of the fair” and takes on the responsibilities

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of finding sponsors for the event and bringing in new people. This year’s Grand Marshal, as chosen by a Grand Marshal committee, is Dr. Kenneth Cruse, a board certified pediatrician.

He, like the Grand Marshals before him, will be celebrated at a social following the parade and given a red jacket, effectively inducting him into a Grand Marshal’s Hall of Fame of sorts, joining all of the previous Grand Marshals.

The fair’s festivities are rounded out by a 5K & Fun Run that takes place on the Saturday morning and brings participants on a scenic journey through historic downtown Thibodaux and ending at the fairgrounds entrance.

To make participation more enticing for runners, each person is awarded a medal and refreshments as they cross the finish line.

Over the years, Walton has seen his fair share of Firemen’s Fairs and

found something to enjoy at each one.

In his youth, he would look forward to the rides, and as he grew up he would find himself taking in some of the best music the area had to offer. Nowadays, Walton has a few extra eyes to help him see the beauty in this Thibodaux mainstay.

“I have two young boys now, so it’s different to the see the fair through their eyes and see them enjoy the rides.”

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DUSTIN SONNIER.................. 8:30pm - 10pm

SNAPPER & THE FISHSTICKS... 4:30pm - 6:30pm

DYLAN SCOTT....................... 10:30pm - 12am

GOOD FEELINGS BAND................ 7pm - 9pm

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he threats had become too much. Pop superstar Rachel Marron was under attack by a crazed stalker and she needed protection.

Enter Frank Farmer, a professional bodyguard, former Secret Service Agent, and the title character of the Saenger Theatre’s next show, “The Bodyguard,” which debuts April 4. Judson Mills, who may be a recognizable face thanks to his extensive television career, came to embody the larger-thanlife character by fate and is enjoying his return to the stage.

Growing up, Judson was an athlete, but was always surrounded by the arts by way of his musical family. It was during high school, however, when he discovered his passion for theater.

“There was a woman there that was an actress who had been on Broadway back in the day,” he explains. “She was in the original ‘Annie Get Your Gun’. She

recognized, I suppose, a performer in me and she pushed me into doing a play.

I did the play, I had a small part, and in the middle of the play when I did my piece, I got a standing ovation.”

That moment was all it took to steer Judson’s sights on a pro sports career to one of a professional actor. He enrolled at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City and spent much of his adult career appearing on the small screen. He spent three seasons as “Hutch” on “As the World Turns”, was part of the second half of the long-running “Walker, Texas Ranger” as Gage, and has taken on more than 35 starring roles in everything from “Law and Order” to HBO’s “Westworld”. Though he wasn’t intentionally seeking out a return to the stage, when “The Bodyguard” came calling, he knew it was meant to be.

“I didn’t plan on it. It wasn’t some-

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thing I was searching out. It wasn’t something I was intending to do but it wasn’t something I was against,” he says. “The funny part of the story is that my college roommate was Alex Dinelaris, who wrote the book for this. They couldn’t find anyone for the bodyguard and he called me. He was like, ‘Hey man, would you want to travel?’ We got together and put some stuff on tape, sent it out and here we are.”

Judson joins R&B star Deborah Cox, who takes on the role of Rachel Marron, a role made famous by the incomparable Whitney Houston in the 1992 Academy Award-nominated romantic thriller. Though the two had never worked together prior to “The Bodyguard”, the matchup, Judson says, has been amazing.

“We ended up having great chemistry, Deborah and I, which is sort of a fate thing. You either have the chemistry or you don’t. It’s not really one of those things that you can work on. And we didn’t get to chemistry read before we met. Basically I got hired on a Thursday and rehearsal started in Manhattan on Monday. We met at the first rehearsal.”

Though Frank Farmer is a far cry from Judson’s real personality, embodying the character has been both challenging and deeply rewarding for the veteran actor. While Frank is more stoic, Judson has enjoyed the process of figuring out how to make him come alive to audience members, no matter where they are seated in the theater.

“I’m much more gregarious and outspoken and wear my sense of humor and my heart on my sleeve a lot more than he does,” he explains. “He’s a relatively conservative, withdrawn and self-contained kind of guy. I’ve also found over the course of doing this how to incorporate some of myself so that Frank has some personality and Frank has some colors and shades of humor that make him interesting on stage. You can have a character in a film who doesn’t say a word the whole movie but you still get to know him and what he’s about through the camera because you’re right in his face and you can see what he’s thinking and feeling.

On stage, it’s different. That element isn’t present and so to be a man of few words and simple movements on stage is very challenging because a lot of times it’s just straight boring from the 15th row or the 23rd row.”

As for the show itself, audiences are in for a ride.

While Frank is initially tasked with protecting Rachel, the duo grow fond of each other and the love story that unfolds, Judson explains, combined with iconic music make it a show you won’t want to miss.

“Just as a concert, it’s a winner. You get your money’s worth just being able to come listen to Deborah Cox,” Judson says of the show, which features hits like “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” and “I Will Always Love You”. “Then there’s the story beyond it. In this particular version, there’s all different elements in this. There’s a lot of humor in this that you may not remember in the movie the same way.

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he inaugural Paddle the Kayaks Fishing Tournament hits the waters of Cocodrie on April 22. The event, akin to Ride the Bull in Grand Isle, will be a fun experience for the whole family as face painting, KnockerBalls, $5 raffle tickets, and lots of food will be available to everyone in attendance.

“We’re doing the same format in Cocodrie as Ride the Bulls,” tournament coordinator Ronny Brown says. “Everybody’s pitching in to help make this happen.

All the way down the line, they’re all getting involved in this tournament to help kickstart their season. I’m trying to help them because Cocodrie is like a ghost town sometimes. So it’s going to benefit them and the law enforcement.”

While bringing money into the area through the event, Ronny also wants to raise money to help furnish improved bulletproof vests for local law enforcement.

“I’m trying to give back,” he explains. “They need $500 vests that can take a rifle bullet. I can’t ask anyone to go out there to try and protect me without the right kind of equipment. That’s what this event is for.”

The festivities kick off the night before with tournament check-in and an opening night dinner, followed by live music from local band Wine Down. Then, competitors will paddle out in their kayaks, canoes, pirogues, or whatever they might have (as long as its not motored) to catch redfish and speckled trout on April 22, with cash prizes for 1st - 4th place finishers in both categories.

“It’s a growing sport right now. Kayaking is catching on,” Ronny says. “Another thing I like about it is that kids are now fishing. You don’t need a $40,000 boat, you don’t need $100 worth of gas. A little boat and a paddle, you can launch anywhere and you’re fishing. They’ve got just as a good chance as anybody at winning.”

The actual fishing will take place from 7:30 a.m-2 p.m., with all the competitors coming in for the official weigh-in from 2-3 p.m. Following that will be a boat race that should be a thrilling experience for the spectators and competitors. And then, of course, in southern Louisiana, you have to eat.

“We’re going to have a fish fry that evening with all the fish we catch,” Ronny explains. “I’m trying to make this a big community event, and a lot of people are pitching in.”

Live music will also follow the fish fry, so there will be plenty to do that evening.

Registration is currently underway, with the deadline for registration and fees falling on April 17. Anyone can participate as long as they have some form of nonmotorized boat. Cost is $75 for adults and $65 for children. For more information, visit paddlethekayaks.org.

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addle Down da Bayou saw its start from Laura “Lee Lee” Trosclair’s love of paddling and the bayous after doing Paddle Bayou Lafourche for several years. However, she wanted something that would feature the Chauvin area and provide a more family-oriented experience for people that don’t paddle as seriously.

Thus, Paddle Down da Bayou was born, and the event is entering its fourth year in the waters of Bayou Petit Caillou. Sponsored by Terrebonne Advocates for Possibilities, Paddle Down da Bayou takes its participants from the launch site near the Capital One Bank

to a rest stop at the Chauvin Sculpture Garden before proceeding to the LLMap Camp to complete the paddling journey.

The total mileage for the trip is about five miles and even allows you to float under two bridges: Chauvin Bridge and Toussant Foret Bridge.

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their way out of the water and heads back up the bayou to the Little Caillou Volunteer Fire Department for a crawfish boil and live music.

“When everyone finishes paddling, they get a carved, 4-inch paddle by one of our senior citizens from down here,” Lee Lee explains. “It has a number, so

that’s their ticket to get door prizes.”

In the meantime, the kiddos will have a children’s section to keep them entertained with art and toys. Finally, a volleyball game pitting the up the bayou folk versus their down the bayou friends will take place to settle the score for ultimate bragging rights.

If you are interested in participating but don’t have a kayak, LUMCON and a private donor are loaning kayaks for the event, as well as another lender that is loaning paddleboards. But you need to reserve one with Lee Lee ahead of time because there is a limited amount and the cost is $15 extra. Otherwise, feel

Paddle Down da Bayou with Lee Lee and event organizers on April 29 at 8 a.m. Cost is $30 for adults and $20 for children ages 17 and under. Registration is free for those ages 5 and under.

Cost includes a shirt, breakfast, crawfish, drinks, a hand carved paddle, insurance, and entertainment. For more information or to register, call Lee Lee at 804.5151 or send a message to leeleet@ charter.net.

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free to bring your own kayak, pirogue, or whatever non-motorized boat you may have.

The proceeds from this event are headed toward preserving the culture of Chauvin and its surrounding areas.

“We’d like to take the Old Boudreaux store, which is down the bayou a bit, and convert it into a cultural center, so that’s kind of our purpose,” Lee Lee explains. “The vision is to preserve our culture on this bayou by pictures, stories, and artifacts so we could have our little living museum of our culture which is slipping away very quickly.”

As they enter their fourth year, the Paddle Down da Bayou crew is looking forward to sharing another day with paddling, eating, and lots of fun.

“That’s what it’s all about,” Lee Lee says. “It’s just a family-friendly slow paddle trip down the bayou, and we have a good time. We have a very big pavilion, so there’s a lot of place for everybody.”

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ave you penned the next great country ballad? Are you eager to show off your well-crafted music to discerning ears? Do you enjoy immersing yourself in the music of talented songwriters? Attendees can get all of that and a unique opportunity to hang out with some of the most revered in the songwriting community at the inaugural Road to 3rd Street Songwriters Festival, Retreat & Conference, coming to Morgan City April 5-9.

The festival, a prelude to Baton Rouge’s always popular 3rd Street Songwriters Festival, brings some of the most sought after songwriters to Bayou Country for an all-encompassing weekend of information on the music business and how to make your mark, behind the music chats with performers, and a myriad opportunities to hear and be part of some of the best music around.

Things kick off on Wednesday with a good ol’-fashioned Fais Do-Do at Lake End Park that invites the public to start their weekend off right. During the event, attendees can enjoy a Cajun Pickin’ Party, featuring songwriters,

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musicians, and singers gathered around the fire for a collaborative night of artistry and entertainment.

On Thursday and Friday, the festival hosts songwriters’ retreats at various locations, including The Bell Tower, Lake End Park, and Scott Green Properties, to give songwriters a beautiful vantage point of the Louisiana bayou to come up with their next hit song. A unique aspect to the retreats is The Songwriters Gumbo, a raffle in which participants’ names are tossed into a gumbo pot and two are selected to journey a unique adventure into songwriting with a partner.

“We’ll take them out into the bayou for two hours so that they can write songs. They’ll get to hang out in the swamp and see the alligators,” festival director London Brigitte says.

Throughout the weekend, songwriters, including Brigitte, host talks on everything from CD releases to establishing a social media following and how it can help your career, and a host of songwriter shows and pickin’ parties keep the music going.

Friday brings Outlaw Country Legend Billy Joe Shaver to Acadiana

Bar & Grill. Shaver has penned songs for the likes of Waylon Jennings, earned fans in Kris Kirstofferson and Bob Dylan, and has been honored by the Americana Music Association with the Lifetime Achievement Award in Songwriting. On Saturday, Dean Dillon, who has penned hits like George Strait’s “The Chair” and “Tennessee Whiskey”, which has been recorded

by David Allen Coe, George Jones, and most recently, Chris Stapleton takes the stage. Both of these ticketed events are open to the public and Brigitte says offer attendees an intimate experience with some of the best in the songwriting world. These events will also feature several opening acts and a live auction on Saturday.

One last hooray takes place Sunday with Last Honky Tonk Fest, hosted by Dallas Wayne of Sirus/XM’s Willie’s Roadhouse & Outlaw Country. It serves as a celebratory end to what Brigitte promises will be an unforgettable event.

“They need to come,” she says to those considering the weekend event.

“It’s songwriters, legends, and incredible storytellers all in one place.”

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events

LET’S GO TO THE MOVIES

BY JONAH GIROIR

PHOTOS VIA ROTTEN TOMATOES

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fter such an eventful March, movie theaters will be looking to continue that momentum in April and the coming summer months. And while most of these may not hit the $174 million opening weekend that “Beauty and the Beast” achieved last month, there are still a few heavy hitters to be found.

April kicks off with the first animated children’s movie in a while with “Smurfs: The Lost Village” (April 7).

Unlike the previous big screen attempts at this series, this one will be fully animated. However, all your favorite Smurfs will still be around as Papa Smurf, Smurfette, and the rest of the gang tries to outrace the evil wizard Gargamel. Another animated movie hits the screens in “Spark” (April 14). This one follows a wisecracking

teen monkey and his friends on an abandoned planet as they attempt to stop the evil General Zhong’s plan to wipe out the entire universe using the deadly space Kraken. Finally, “Leap!”

(April 21) rounds out the animated options for the month with two orphans, Felicie and Victor, who decide to leave their orphanage in pursuit of their passions for dance and inventing, respectively. Sure to be a heartfelt, underdog story with a touching message.

“Going In Style” (April 7) also hits theaters early in the month and features three retirees played by Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, and Alan Arkin as they plan a bank heist. Seeing these Academy Award winners getting into this kind of mischief should be a great time. “The

Case for Christ” (April 7) provides an intriguing story about an awardwinning investigative reporter using his journalistic and legal training to disprove the claims of Christianity.

However, this puts a strain on his marriage as his resolute atheism is pitted against his wife’s growing faith.

The movie with the best chance of pulling numbers like “Beauty and the Beast” is the eighth installment in The Fast and the Furious series, “The Fate of the Furious” (April 14). Its predecessor, “Furious 7”, ranks as the sixth largest all-time worldwide grossing movie, so the franchise has a huge following. It’ll be intriguing to see where the franchise is headed without Paul Walker as they gave him a touching sendoff in 2015. Vin Diesel,

Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, and the rest of the crew return to bring more of the fast-paced, adrenaline pumping action.

The following week sees the next installment in the Disney Nature series, “Born in China” (April 21).

The documentary follows the stories of three animal families: pandas, golden monkeys, and snow leopards. Narrated

by John Krasinski, the documentary is geared to provide an educational and entertaining experience for all.

The month is rounded out with a set of dramas and thrillers including “Unforgettable” (April 21), “The Promise” (April 21), “Free Fire” (April 21), “The Circle” (April 28), and “Sleight” (April 28).

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AT THE LIBRARY EASTER BUNNY PHOTOS EASTER’S ON ITS WAY, SO IT’S TIME TO TAKE PICTURES WITH THE EASTER BUNNY. THE LIBRARY WILL PROVIDE ONE FREE PRINT OF YOUR PHOTO. APR. 12, 4 - 6 P.M., LOCKPORT BRANCH

WEE READ STORYTIME CLASS: “HOPPY EASTER” AN EASTER EGG HUNT AND BUNNY PICTURES WILL TAKE PLACE AT LOCKPORT’S BAYOUSIDE PARK. IF IT RAINS, THE EGG HUNT AND PICTURES WILL BE DONE INSIDE THE LIBRARY. APR. 13, 10:30 A.M., LOCKPORT BRANCH

LAFOURCHE PARISH EASTER ACTIVITIES

STORYTIME & CRAFT: “EASTER”

STORYTIME: “SPRING TIME”

THIS STORY HOUR FOR CHILDREN AGES 0 TO 5

THEMED RHYMES, SONGS, ACTIVITIES, AND STORIES ARE

INCORPORATES FINGER PLAYS, SONG, AND DANCE.

PROVIDED FOR CHILDREN, WITH AN EASTER EGG HUNT

FOLLOWED BY PHOTOS WITH THE EASTER BUNNY AND

TO FOLLOW!

AN EASTER EGG HUNT.

APR. 10, 10:30 A.M., BAYOU BLUE BRANCH

STORYTIME & CRAFT: “HERE COMES THE EASTER BUNNY”

APR. 6, 1 P.M., LAROSE BRANCH

FABRIC ARTS: QUILTED EGGS

HEAD OVER TO THE LIBRARY FOR STORIES AND A SIMPLE

EASTER EGG WREATH CRAFT

EASTER-RELATED CRAFT.

MAKE A SPRING WREATH USING EASTER EGGS AND

TO DECORATE YOUR HOME THIS SPRING! REGISTRATION

APR. 3, 4 P.M., GHEENS BRANCH

EASTER GRASS. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

REQUIRED.

APR. 6, 1:30 P.M., BAYOU BLUE BRANCH

APR. 10, 11 A.M., LOCKPORT BRANCH

APRIL’S ADULT CRAFT IS CREATING A DECORATIVE

EASTER EGG HUNT IN THE LIBRARY

STORYTIME/CLASS: “EASTER EGG HUNT”

EASTER BUNNY SHAPED DOOR HANGER FOR THE EASTER

BRING YOUR EASTER BASKET AND HUNT FOR EGGS

ENJOY A BRIEF STORY HOUR AND THEN THE LIBRARY’S

HOLIDAY. SUPPLIES ARE PROVIDED. REGISTRATION

SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE LIBRARY.

ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT.

REQUIRED.

APR. 6, 4 P.M., GOLDEN MEADOW BRANCH

APR. 11, 10:30 A.M., SOUTH LAFOURCHE BRANCH

VISIT WITH THE EASTER BUNNY

FAMILY CRAFTING: TIE-DYE COFFEE FILTER EASTER EGGS

EASTER BUNNY PICTURES & EASTER EGG HUNT

THE EASTER BUNNY IS HOPPING INTO THE LIBRARY TO

USE COFFEE FILTERS, MARKERS, AND WATER TO MAKE

CHILDREN CAN TAKE A PICTURE WITH THE EASTER

MAKE A SPECIAL VISIT. TREATS AND A CRAFT WILL ALSO

BEAUTIFULLY COLORED EASTER EGG DECORATIONS!

BUNNY AND AFTERWARDS GO ON A FESTIVE EASTER EGG

BE PROVIDED. DON’T FORGET YOUR CAMERA.

APR. 8, 11 A.M., LOCKPORT BRANCH

HUNT.

ADULT CRAFT

LEARN HOW TO MAKE FABRIC-COVERED EASTER EGGS

APR. 3, 5 P.M., THIBODAUX BRANCH

APR. 11, 4:30 P.M., GHEENS BRANCH

APR. 4, 4:30 P.M., CHOCTAW BRANCH

EASTER TREE CENTERPIECE

BEGINNER’S PAINTING CLASS – EASTER EGG

YOU ARE GOING TO ENJOY MAKING A CENTERPIECE OUT

CELEBRATE EASTER BY DESIGNING AN EASTER EGG ON

MORNING STORYTIME: “EASTER STORYTIME WITH THE EASTER BUNNY”

OF EASTER EGGS AND EASTER GRASS. SUPPLIES ARE

CANVAS. PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN TECHNIQUES TO

THIS STORY HOUR FOR CHILDREN ENDS WITH A CRAFT

PROVIDED. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

ADD PAINT AND STYLE TO A PRE-DRAWN EASTER EGG

AND A LIBRARY EASTER EGG HUNT. BRING YOUR OWN

APR. 5, 1 P.M., GHEENS BRANCH

CANVAS. SPACE IS LIMITED; REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

BASKET.

APR. 8, 1 P.M., LOCKPORT BRANCH

APR. 12, 10:30 A.M., THIBODAUX BRANCH

EASTER BUNNY VISIT & EGG HUNT THE EASTER BUNNY WILL BE HOPPING OVER TO THE

EASTER EGG WREATH CRAFT FOR ADULTS

RACELAND LIBRARY TO TAKE PICTURES, SO BRING YOUR

CREATE A FESTIVE SEASONAL WREATH IN CELEBRATION

CAMERA. AN EASTER EGG HUNT WILL FOLLOW.

OF EASTER.

APR. 5, 4 P.M., RACELAND BRANCH

APR. 12, 10:30 A.M., SOUTH LAFOURCHE BRANCH

PHOTOS WITH THE EASTER BUNNY FAMILIES CAN TAKE PHOTOS WITH THE EASTER

MANICURE OF THE MONTH: “EASTER-THEMED MANICURE”

BUNNY. THE LIBRARY WILL PROVIDE ONE FREE PHOTO,

YOUR MONTH WILL FLOW SMOOTHER WHEN YOUR NAILS

AVAILABLE THE FOLLOWING WEEK, BUT PARENTS ARE

ARE EN POINTE! EASTER NAILS ARE THE THEME FOR THIS

WELCOME TO BRING THEIR PHONES OR CAMERAS.

MONTH’S MANICURE!

APR. 5, 4 P.M., SOUTH LAFOURCHE BRANCH

APR. 12, 2 P.M., LOCKPORT BRANCH

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PICTURES WITH THE EASTER BUNNY DON’T FORGET YOUR CAMERA! IT’S TIME TO TAKE PICTURES WITH THE EASTER BUNNY! APR. 13, 4 P.M., GOLDEN MEADOW BRANCH

KIDS’ EASTER TREAT BAG CRAFT MAKE AN EASTER TREAT BAG TO HOLD LOLLIPOPS AND MORE! APRIL 25, 5:30 P.M., SOUTH LAFOURCHE BRANCH

WORLD HEALTH DAY WORLD HEALTH DAY FALLS ON APRIL 7, AND THIS YEAR’S THEME IS DEPRESSION. JARET HUBBELL, A LOCAL COUNSELOR, WILL VISIT THE LIBRARY TO DISCUSS THE SIGNS OF DEPRESSION AND SPEAK TO THOSE INTERESTED. OPEN TO ALL AGES. NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. APRIL 7, 3 P.M., THIBODAUX BRANCH

NATIONAL PET DAY HOPE FOR ANIMALS WILL BE VISITING THE LIBRARY TO TALK TO ADULTS ABOUT ADOPTING A PET. THERE WILL BE A CRAFT AFTERWARDS FOR THE CHILDREN TO CREATE A PAPER DOG. ALL SUPPLIES WILL BE PROVIDED. SPACE IS LIMITED; REGISTRATION REQUIRED. APR. 11, 3:30 P.M., THIBODAUX BRANCH

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK OPEN HOUSE

EARTH DAY ECOLOGY MOBILE

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INDULGE IN REFRESHMENTS AND LEARN ABOUT ALL

CHILDREN WILL MAKE AN ECOLOGY MOBILE TO

CREATE TONS OF EASTER CRAFTS AS YOU PREPARE FOR

THE GREAT THINGS THE LIBRARY HAS TO OFFER. ON

CELEBRATE EARTH DAY! REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

THE EASTER BUNNY TO HOP ON OVER TO YOUR HOUSE.

THIS DAY, STAFF WILL DEMONSTRATE PLAYAWAYS AND

APR. 20, 4:30 P.M., GHEENS BRANCH

APR. 3 – 14, 3:30 P.M., MONTEGUT BRANCH

EARTH DAY GARDENING ACTIVITY

EASTER CRAFT

TO CELEBRATE EARTH DAY, ALL AGES WILL BE GIVEN

THE LIBRARY IS THE PLACE TO BE FOR ALL YOUR EASTER

A TUTORIAL ON GARDENING AND HELP WITH THE

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LIBRARY’S SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY GARDEN. ALL

APR. 11, 3 P.M., GIBSON BRANCH

MINI SPEAKERS THAT ARE AVAILABLE FOR CHECK OUT. PATRONS CAN ALSO RECEIVE A LESSON ON USING THE LPPL’S WEBSITE. APR. 12, 10:30 A.M. – 5 P.M., CHOCTAW BRANCH

BOOK MINIMALIST PAINTING

ATTENDEES WILL BE TAKING HOME A PLANT THEY

IN CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK,

POTTED THEMSELVES, WITH ALL SUPPLIES PROVIDED.

PARTICIPANTS WILL PAINT THEIR FAVORITE LITERATURE

REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

CHARACTER SYMBOLS. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

APR. 22, 1 P.M., THIBODAUX BRANCH

APR. 12, 4 P.M., BAYOU BLUE BRANCH

SIVIA NUNNA POLLUTION ACTIVITY

A TREAT BAG WILL BE GIVEN TO ALL COMMUNITY

PRESENTATION ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL DANGERS

APR. 24, 10 A.M. – 6 P.M., CHOCTAW BRANCH

OF LITTERING AND POLLUTION TO TEACH CHILDREN

FOLLOW. SPACE IS LIMITED; REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

APR. 26, 4:30 P.M., CHOCTAW BRANCH

APR. 17, 1 P.M., THIBODAUX BRANCH

CREATE UNIQUE AND BEAUTIFUL WORKS OF POETRY FROM OLD BOOKS. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. APR. 19, 4:30 P.M., BAYOU BLUE BRANCH

DISNEY MOVIE MADNESS ALL AGES ARE INVITED TO SEE DISNEY’S NEW HIT, MOANA. REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED.

GIVE YOUR PEEPS A HOME BY MAKING HOUSES OUT OF GRAHAM CRACKERS AND ICING. FOR CHILDREN PREK – APR. 17, 1 P.M., BOURG BRANCH

BUILD YOUR OWN PUPPY MARIONETTE USING HOUSEHOLD ITEMS. FOR AGES 3 TO 9.

APRIL IS NATIONAL POETRY MONTH. PARTICIPANTS WILL

PEEP HOUSES WORKSHOP CRAFT

2ND.

PUPPY MARIONETTE

KALEIDOSCOPES OUT OF RECYCLED MATERIALS WILL

BLACKOUT POETRY

CRAFTING SESSION. APR. 11, 5 P.M., CHAUVIN BRANCH

VOLUNTEERS.

CAN PREVENT POLLUTION. A CRAFT TO CREATE

HEAD OVER TO THE LIBRARY FOR A FUN-FILLED EASTER

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY

MARINE BIOLOGIST SIVA NUNNA WILL GIVE A

THE IMPORTANCE OF CLEAN WATER AND HOW THEY

EASTER CRAFT

TERREBONNE PARISH EASTER ACTIVITIES EASTER STORY/CRAFT TIME ENJOY A FESTIVE EASTER STORY AND CREATE YOUR OWN CRAFT DURING THIS HOUR LONG ACTIVITY. APR. 3, 4:30 P.M., DULARGE BRANCH

ECHO: THE TEEN VOICES OF THE TERREBONNE PARISH LIBRARY SYSTEM THIS YOUTH ADVISORY GROUP FOR THE TERREBONNE PARISH LIBRARY MEETS TO DISCUSS TEEN PROGRAMMING, SUGGEST IMPROVEMENTS TO THE COLLECTION AND SERVICES OFFERED TO TEENS, AND PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH. ECHO ALSO PLANS AND HOSTS SOCIAL EVENTS OR “THEME NIGHTS.” FOR MORE INFO, CONTACT KATI CALLAIS (985-8765158 EXT. 233 OR KCALLAIS@MYTPL.ORG) OR CHERI

LIBRARY WORKER FOR AN HOUR KIDS ARE INVITED TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL LIBRARY WORKERS DAY BY CHECKING IN BOOKS, ANSWERING THE PHONE, AND MORE! APR. 11, 4 P.M., DULAC BRANCH

ECHO NORTH THE NORTH CHAPTER OF THE ECHO GROUP WILL HAVE ITS FIRST MEETING TO ESTABLISH THE PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE GROUP. APR. 13, 6 P.M., NORTH BRANCH

ANDREPONT (985-876-5158 EXT. 130 OR CANDREPONT@

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GET YOUR LAB COATS AND SAFETY GOGGLES READY.

APR. 6 AND 20, 6:30 P.M., MAIN BRANCH

IT’S TIME TO TEST DIFFERENT SLIME RECIPES AND SEE WHICH ONE WORKS BEST!

APR. 20, 2 P.M., THIBODAUX BRANCH

BUG CRAWL ENJOY A SPECIAL BUGGY STORYTIME AND SECOND LINE

APRIL17, 12 P.M., DULAC BRANCH

PARADE THROUGHOUT THE LIBRARY, FOLLOWED BY AN

EARTH DAY WORKSHOP

EXTRA SPECIAL FREE BUG GRAB. BE SURE TO BRING

CHILDREN WILL DECORATE A PLANT HOLDER AND PLANT

YOUR OWN BLANKET AND BUG HOUSE. COSTUMES ARE

SEEDS IN HONOR OF EARTH DAY. FOR CHILDREN IN

ENCOURAGED AND REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED.

PRE-K – 4TH GRADE.

(WHILE SUPPLIES LAST AND WEATHER PERMITTING)

APR. 21, 2 P.M., BOURG BRANCH

APR. 8, 11 A.M., MAIN BRANCH

PERSONAL INVESTING DR. SHARI LAWRENCE, NICHOLLS ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF FINANCE, WILL GIVE A TALK ON THE BASICS OF PERSONAL INVESTING. APR. 26, 6:30 P.M., MAIN BRANCH

IMAGINATION STATION SPARK YOUR IMAGINATION, MAKE NEW FRIENDS, AND HEAR GREAT STORIES DURING THIS HOUR OF IMAGINATIVE FUN. THIS PROGRAM IS TARGETED TO ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS OR LEARNING DISABILITIES. APR. 28, 10 A.M., MAIN BRANCH

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Library

THIS IS OUR STORY

By ASHLEY ELSTON Review by Keisa Arceneaux, Terrebonne Parish Library System

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oung adult author and Louisiana native Ashley Elston is back with her new book “This is Our Story”.

Like her other books, this one is set in Louisiana and contains both murder and mystery.

The story begins with five boys who go on a routine hunting trip. Things take a turn from there when Grant, one of the five, takes a fatal bullet from his own rifle. The boys decide it is in their best interest to deny knowledge about who fired the gun, thus casting suspicion on the surviving four. The book is told from the viewpoint of both Grant’s killer and Kate Marino, a senior at the local public high school.

Kate has recently landed what she assumes will be an easy paid internship

at the district attorney’s office, until the case that rocks her community lands on her boss’s desk—that is. The case involves five boys, known as the River Point Boys, and a hunting trip gone badly.

The boys no longer attend their private school and now attend the same public school as Kate. Her boss warns her to keep her distance since communicating with them could jeopardize the case.

This is a bit difficult for Kate because she knew Grant. She is determined to find justice for him. As the story progresses, Kate realizes that Grant was not the person she thought he was. She goes against the advice of her boss and teams up with one of the River Point Boys in order to discover the truth, thus risking her internship, the case, and possibly

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even her life.

I love Kate’s personality.She is a likable character who has a very strong sense of justice and loyalty. Her determination to see things through to the end is very noble.

The author has an amazing way of creating a fast-paced thriller that appeals to both young adult and adult audiences alike. What I love most about Ashley’s books is they lack the forced dialect frequently found in many other books set in Louisiana. Instead, she allows her storytelling ability and attention to detail create the setting. For those who would like to read more of her works, check out her previous books, “Rules for Breaking” and “Rules for Disappearing”.

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LISTINGS

MUSIC Cypress Bayou

Longshotz

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STEVE SMITH, MR. LESTER’S

April 8, 9:30 p.m.

BURNING KANE

April 7-8, 15, 6 p.m.

KING OF CLUBS, BOCAT’S

April 7, 7 p.m.

WAYNE HEBERT, BOCAT’S

April 8, 8 p.m.

CLAY WALKER, THE PAVILION

April 13, 8 p.m.

REUBEN RIVERA, BOCAT’S

Saenger Theatre 1111 CANAL ST., NEW ORLEANS BOB WEIR AND THE CAMPFIRE BAND

April 18, 8 p.m.

GOV’T MULE + SOULIVE

April 28, 8:30 p.m.

April 14-15, 7 p.m., 8 p.m.

TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE’S TREME

KIP SONNIER, BOCAT’S

THREAUXDOWN

April 21, 7 p.m.

EUGENE BOTTS, MR. LESTER’S

April 21-22, 6 p.m.

MARC BRUNO, BOCAT’S

April 21, 8 p.m.

JAMES DERING, MR. LESTER’S

April 28-29, 6 p.m.

SHIMMUR, BOCAT’S

April 28-29, 7 p.m., 8 p.m.

April 29, 8 p.m.

Smoothie King Center 1501 DAVE DIXON DRIVE, NEW ORLEANS RADIOHEAD

April 3 TIM MCGRAW & FAITH HILL SOUL2SOUL WORLD TOUR

April 7

Intracoastal Club

ARIANA GRANDE DANGEROUS WOMAN TOUR

615 BRASHEAR AVE., MORGAN CITY

8448 MAIN ST., HOUMA

CHRIS BROWN: THE PARTY TOUR

CASPER MCWADE

DAIKAIJU

Acadiana Bar & Grill April 5, 7 p.m.

April 4, 11 p.m.

MANZY LOWRY

DJ BEAVER

April 12, 7 p.m.

April 15, 9 p.m.

KIM CARSON

April 26, 7 p.m.

Big Mike’s BBQ Smokehouse 3034 BARROW ST., HOUMA BROOK FAULK & EMILY TIPTON

April 4, 7 p.m.

Downtown Live After 5 HOUMA COURTHOUSE SQUARE GOOD FEELIN BAND

April 28, 5:30 p.m.

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April 11 April 13

The Texas Club 456 N. DONMOOR AVE., BATON ROUGE GRANGER SMITH

April 14, 9 p.m.

THE LACS

April 21, 9 p.m.

WALKER/MCGUIRE

April 22, 10:15 p.m.

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April 29, 8 p.m.

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

MAROON 5

TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS

USHER & THE ROOTS

LORDE

ALABAMA SHAKES

PITBULL

NEW ORLEANS FAIRGROUNDS

JONNY LANG

GEORGE BENSON

AMOS LEE

DR. JOHN

HARRY CONNICK, JR.

JON BATISTE AND STAY HUMAN

ELLE KING

TREY ANASTASIO BAND

REBIRTH BRASS BAND

GENTE DE ZONA

NAS W/ THE SOUL REBELS

JON CLEARY

SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY AND THE ASBURY JUKES

AAARON NEVILLE

JOHNNYSWIM

CHOCOLATE MILK

LEON BRIDGES

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KERMIT RUFFINS & THE BARBEQUE SWINGERS

April 29

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LISTINGS

LAGNIAPPE Saturday, April 1 THE GOOD EARTH MARKET Shop for the best fresh items around at this new market presented by the South Louisiana Wetlands Discovery Center. The market features ornamental and native plants, locally grown vegetables, garden merchandise, educational workshops, fresh eggs, honey and more.

9 A.M.-3 P.M., 112 LIBRARY DRIVE, HOUMA

THE HEBERT OPEN Take the Fight Forward in support of Mary Bird Perkins TGMC Cancer Center at The Hebert Open and Par-Tee Night, featuring Glow Ball.

This year’s golf tournament has a new name thanks to the support of Mrs. Jennifer Hebert.

The weeklong event will feature the Quality Rentals, Frank P. Clements, Sr. Pro-Am on Tuesday, April 4. On April 1, Par-Tee Night featuring Glow Ball will take place at Ellendale.

Sponsorships and teams still available. Reserve your Pro-Am team, purchase a ticket and learn more at marybird.org/tgmc/golf or call 985.851.8661.

THROUGH APRIL 8, ELLENDALE COUNTRY CLUB, HOUMA

OZ ON THE BAYOU Terrebonne Parish Main Library is your stop for all things Oz. The International Wizard of Oz Club hosts this meeting featuring a costume contest, presentations, music and games.

Admission is free and open to the public.

11 A.M.-4 P.M., TERREBONNE PARISH MAIN LIBRARY, HOUMA

LOCKPORT MAIN STREET MARKET This 18th annual market features crafters, painters, artisans, clothing, jewelry, lawn ornaments, wood crafts and more. Food and drinks are sold. Proceeds benefit the Bayou Lafourche Folklife and Heritage Museum.

9 A.M.-4 P.M. BAYOUSIDE PARK, LOCKPORT LOCKPORTMAINSTREETMARKET@HOTMAIL.COM

THE KREWE OF AQUARIUS EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA Join the Krewe of Aquarius for this egg hunt blowout. The day also includes games, the Easter Bunny, a DJ, face painting, food, and more. Admission is free.

BAYOULAND YMCA PAINTS THE TOWN

FAMILY DOCTOR CLINIC CAJUN COOK-OFF

Run, jog, or walk your way to the finish line at this 5K color run. Cost is $40.

Enjoy a taste of south Louisiana at this cook-off.

Attendees may taste all selections and pick their favorite. Voter’s Choice wins. Attendees may also meet the doctors and staff, enjoy entertainment

by Tet Dur, a petting zoo, cupcake walks and face painting. Water, food, and sweets are sold. Proceeds benefit Relay for Life. Cost is $5 for those 18 and older, $3 for those 4-17, and free for those 3 years old and younger. Tickets available at Family Doctor Clinic and at the gate.

8 A.M., BAYOULAND YMCA, HOUMA

LAHF FISHING RODEO Cast a line while supporting 7-year-old Brooklyn Verdin, who is in need of financial assistance to cover medical expenses. There is an adult and children’s division and awards are given out to top finishers. The Leeville Arts & Heritage Festival is held in conjunction with the event at Oak Ridge Park Pavillion from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

1-4 P.M. FAMILY DOCTOR CLINIC, THIBODAUX

6 A.M.-2 P.M., TOP WATER MARINA, LEEVILLE

Thursday, April 6

Sunday, April 2

SANCTUS: ST. PADRE PIO

UPSIDE DOWN’S DOWN SYNDROME EGGSTRAVAGANZA Join Upside Downs for this huge egg hunt on the grounds of Ducros Plantation designed for those with developmental disabilities and their families. The day includes food, bounce houses, face painting, music, bunnies and baby chicks, and bunny pictures. Attendees are asked to bring their own baskets for hunting eggs.

11 A.M.-2 P.M., DUCROS PLANTATION, THIBODAUX UPSIDE-DOWNS.ORG

1-4 P.M., DOWNTOWN HOUMA COURTHOUSE SQUARE, HOUMA

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Seeking to grow deeper in the faith through the witnesses of the saints? Sanctus is a 30 minute presentation by Fr. Cody Chatagnier followed by 30 minutes of Adoration. Learn more about St. Padre Pio and spend some time with the Lord in Adoration.

6:30 P.M., CATHEDRAL OF ST. FRANCIS DE SALES, HOUMA

STEPPIN’ OUT FASHION SHOW Stroll through downtown Thibodaux for this fashion show to kick off the spring season. The show includes fashions presented by The Bridal Corner, Queeny’s Boutique, Belle Visage, Dear Boutique, Sugar Boutique, and Johnny’s Men’s Shop. Tickets are $50 for VIP seating and $30 for general admission. Seating is limited.

Friday, April 7 ART UNDER THE OAKS 2017 In its third year, the Spring Art Show has evolved into much anticipated event for the students, families, and community of St. Matthew’s Episcopal School. This year, the beautiful oak trees along Barrow Street and the church’s Parish Hall will be the setting for Art Under the Oaks. The evening will feature a Patrons Party with signature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and entertainment. The art show will feature student art work for sale, a live auction, and a silent auction.

5-8 P.M., ST. MATTHEW’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL, HOUMA

A ROYAL FAIRYTALE This is a fun evening for daddies and their daughters. The royal evening will feature desserts, a candy bar, a DJ, games, activities, dance contests, and a photographer to capture all of the magical memories that will be made.

Tickets are $30 per daddy-daughter couple and $10 for each additional daughter. All proceeds go right back into the community and benefit local charities and organizations.

6-9 P.M., FOUNDRY ON THE BAYOU, THIBODAUX

LITTLE RED SCHOOL HOUSE The Bayou Playhouse presents this theatrical education intensive. Tickets are $18.

THROUGH APRIL 9, FRI. & SAT.: 7 P.M., SUN.: 2:30 P.M.,

6 P.M., THE FOUNDRY ON THE BAYOU, THIBODAUX

BAYOU PLAYHOUSE, LOCKPORT

DOWNTOWNTHIBODAUX.ORG

BAYOUPLAYHOUSE.COM

Saturday, April 8 KIDS FIT FAIR Enjoy a morning of free fun and healthy kidfriendly games, treats, education and exercise at the Kids Fit Fair! Kids ages 4-12 can blend their own smoothies on smoothie bikes, tackle an obstacle course, and more!

9 A.M., TERREBONNE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER, HOUMA

HEARTFELT WINE AND GALLERY FUNDRAISER Stella Learning Center hosts this wine and art gallery to support those with autism. Artists can display artwork, donate to the silent auction, or rent a booth to sell artwork. An art class is also held at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for individuals and $25 for couples.

7 P.M., HOUMA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM, HOUMA

BOILIN’ ON DA BAYOU Hungry? The Cut Off Youth Center becomes the hub for a good old-fashioned crawfish cook-off.

Admission is $20 for adults and $10 for children ages 5-10. Admission allows entrants to eat all they want.

10:30 A.M.-3 P.M., CUT OFF YOUTH CENTER, CUT OFF

SOUTHDOWN PLANTATION’S MARKETPLACE ARTISAN CRAFT SHOW Step onto the historic grounds of Southdown Plantation House and Museum for this 33rd annual event. Homemade and unique crafts and fine arts are featured from hundreds of vendors. Products for sale include jewlry, clothes, woodcrafts, pottery, paintings, toys, dolls, and more. Food and drinks also sold. Cost is $5 for adults and free for children under 12 years old.

Sales from the marketplace contribute to the livel hoods of the vendors and all other proceeds benefit the Terrebonne Historical and Cultural Society and the daily operations of Southdown.

8-4 P.M., SOUTHDOWN PLANTATION HOUSE AND

HOUMA-TERREBONNE COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT The community band continues its series of concerts with this performance featuring music from popular movies, some recent vintage, and more. Cost is $5 for adults and free for children 12 and younger.

6:30 P.M., HOUMA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, HOUMA

MUSEUM, HOUMA

Thursday, April 13 FRASSATI This initiative, run by local, young adult Catholics, aims to spark the fire of young adult ministry in the area. This quarterly event features a guest speaker who will give a talk on modern discipleship. There is also a Q&A, open bar and food available for purchase. Cover charge is $10.

6 P.M. THE PATIO, HOUMA

Saturday, April 15 THIBODAUX FUMC’S 6TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY EASTER EGG HUNT First United Methodist Church of Thibodaux sponsors this 6th annual Eggstravaganza 2017 Easter Egg Hunt. It is free to all and there will be pictures with the Easter Bunny, face painting, games, a petting zoo, and other activities.

Complimentary hotdogs, water, and dessert will be served.

10 A.M.-12 P.M., PELTIER PARK, THIBODAUX

Monday, April 17 EASTER ART CAMP This Easter and Spring themed art camp is a three-day event for kids ages 4-12. Cost is $100 per child with supplies and snacks included.

SPRING CAMP Blacklist Martial Arts & Fitness is offering a full day camp experience for your child that is equally educational as it is exciting and fun! It is sure to be a safe, positive, and motivational camp adventure where your child is guaranteed to obtain physical, mental, and moral fitness.

THROUGH APRIL 21, 8 A.M. – 3 P.M., BLACKLIST MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS, HOUMA

Thursday, April 20 LOCKPORT FOOD FESTIVAL The Town of Lockport hosts this annual festival of good eats over the course of four days. Sneak a peak of the festival on Thursday and then enjoy live music, food, rides, games and more through the weekend. A 5K is held on Saturday and an auction is held Friday-Sunday.

THROUGH APRIL 23, THURSDAY: 5-9 P.M.; FRIDAY: 6 P.M.-

THROUGH APRIL 19, 9 A.M. – 12 P.M., BRUSHWORKS ART

1 A.M.; SATURDAY: 10 A.M.-1 A.M.; SUNDAY: 11 A.M.-6

& MUSIC ACADEMY, HOUMA

P.M., CHURCH STREET, LOCKPORT

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HOPE FOR ANIMALS SCAVENGER HUNT

RELAY FOR LIFE THIBODAUX 2017 Join Relay For Life of Lafourche Parish for a day of fun, celebration, and fighting back to end cancer. The day includes honorary laps, live entertainment, food, auctions, activities, and more. Admission is free and open to the public.

WETLANDS ACADIAN CULTURE CENTER, THIBODAUX

HOPE for Animals hosts this second annual scavenger hunt through Thibodaux as a fundraiser for its animal rescue efforts. Check-in begins at 12 p.m. and the hunt begins at 1 p.m.

Judging takes place at 7 p.m. The team who comes in first place wins $600 and awards are also handed out for Most Spirited Team and Best Costumes. Cost is $150 per team through April 10 and $175 after. Registration forms available at Norm’s Daiquiris.

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1-7 P.M., NORM’S DAIQUIRIS, THIBODAUX

TGMC COMMUNITY SPORTS INSTITUTE BAYOU REGION ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTION BANQUET

THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY Southern women use happy hour as a way to re-discover enthusiasm for life in this Thibodaux Playhouse production. Tickets are $18 online and $20 at the door; Student tickets are $13 online and $15 at the door.

THROUGH APRIL 30, 21-22, 28-29, 7:30 P.M.; 30, 2 P.M.

HOPEFORANIMALSEVENTS@YAHOO.COM, 985.209.6053

Saturday, April 22 10TH ANNUAL CRAWFISH BOIL OFF This event is not just a crawfish boil off!

Everything kicks off with a 5K race at 8 a.m., with music starting at 9 a.m. The crawfish sales add to the festivities at 11 a.m., with a live auction starting at 2 p.m. Proceeds go to CASA of Terrebonne.

8 A.M.-5 P.M., HOUMA TERREBONNE CIVIC CENTER,

12 P.M.-12 A.M., THIBODAUX HIGH STADIUM, THIBODAUX

Friday, April 28 Join the TGMC Community Sports Institute for this night to honor six sports greats. Honorees include Coach Gerald Albert, Eric Andolsek, Bobby Hebert, Frank Lewis, Coach Buddy Marcello, and Scott Sanders. The keynote speaker is Pat Swilling. Tickets are $50.

7 P.M., CYPRESS COLUMNS, GRAY TGMC.COM/EVENTS

Saturday, April 29 BIG CRAWFISH CRAWL Bayou Industrial Group hosts this annual race as a way to raise money for college scholarships. In addition to the 5K, participants may enjoy boiled crawfish and fixings from the Crawfish Crawl Boil-Off, as well as music and prizes. Money raised goes to fund scholarships to Nicholls State University, Fletcher Technical Community College, and South Central Louisiana Technical College. Registration is $10 for the fun run and $25 for the 5K. 4-7:30 P.M., PELTIER PARK, THIBODAUX LOCALRACES.COM

THE AMAZING DOCTOR Z Fremin’s Restaurant will play host to two shows of The Amazing Doctor Z, Hypnotist/Comedian.

The price is $15 and you can call 985.449.0333 to get your tickets and to make before the show reservations.

7 P.M. & 9 P.M., FREMIN’S RESTAURANT, THIBODAUX

HOUMA

SAE DONUT DASH Sigma Alpha Epsilon hosts this fifth annual event to benefit Children’s Miracle Network. Following the race, participants receive donuts. Cost is $25.

9 A.M.-12 P.M., NICHOLLS STATE UNIVERSITY HAROLD J. CALLAIS STUDENT RECREATION CENTER, THIBODAUX RACEMINE.COM

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11 A.M. - 4 P.M., SOUTHDOWN PLANTATION, HOUMA

12-6 P.M., JUNGLE GARDENS AT AVERY ISLAND HTTPS://MIMBEARDSLEE.WIXSITE.COM/TAICHIRETREAT

BEYOND THE GARDEN GATE BATEAU DE BOIS FESTIVAL The Center for Traditional Louisiana Boat Building presents this event to promote and preserve the Louisiana culture. Activities include music, boat rides, boat displays, demonstrations, and films. Food and drinks are also served.

1-4 P.M., CENTER FOR TRADITIONAL LOUISIANA BOAT BUILDING, LOCKPORT

Terrebonne Garden Club sponsors this backyard tour featuring five local beautiful backyards.

Tickets are $10 and may be purchased from any Garden Club member or at the perspective gardens.

1-4 P.M., HOUMA JANETNMYERS@BELLSOUTH.NET, TERREBONNE GARDEN CLUB ON FACEBOOK

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Michelle Beardslee of Tai Chi in Houma hosts this retreat to introduce Tai Chi & Chi Kung (Qigong) practice to current students, new students, and practitioners. There is also a kids Tai Chi practice and a kids Chi Kung instruction.

Children are welcome but must be wellbehaved. There are several retreat packages to choose from and prices range from $25 -$100.

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ach month our staff will select the best #GeauxGumbo hashtags on Instagram or Facebook that showcase what’s happening in and around our communities. Are you out and about? Are you cheering at the soccer fields with the kids or hanging at the festivals with your bestie? Tag us @GUMBOGUIDE or #GEAUXGUMBO for a chance to have your image featured in a future issue of Gumbo.

@Themarketthib

On March 4, Thibodaux Chamber of Commerce gathered with The Market’s staff to officially mark the opening of its new location at City Hall.

THE MARKET RIBBON CUTTING

@TheOrchids

The Orchids and Friends presented checks to Louisiana State Police Troop C Commander Frank Besson, Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre, and Thibodaux Chief of Police Bryan Zeringue following their concert on January 29 at the Warren J. Harang Municipal Auditorium, held to raise money for local law enforcement.

THE ORCHIDS AND FRIENDS LAW ENFORCEMENT BENEFIT CONCERT

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@HoumaMainStreet

Jeff Lindsay and authors from across the country converged on the Terrebonne Parish Main Library March 4 to share their knowledge with those wishing to sharpen their skills and be part of the literary industry.

Teams took over the Downtown Houma Courthouse Square on March 11 to show off their best recipes during the annual Chili Cookoff. Money raised goes toward beautification of the area.

JAMBALAYA WRITERS’ CONFERENCE

DOWNTOWN HOUMA CHILI COOKOFF

@ahatunnelrun

Runners enjoyed beautiful weather while traversing downtown Houma as part of the annual Houma Tunnel Run. The race generates money each year for The American Heart Association.

HOUMA TUNNEL RUN

You Gotta Eat.

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