CHOCOLATE: "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the New Musical" at the Cutting Edge Theater in Slidell tells the story of the impoverished, young Charlie Bucket winning a tour of the incredible ...

When Sunset High was built in 1926, Louisiana was operating under policies that prohibited French from being spoken in public ...

From the Jr. Beta Convention at Cajundome to Cajun Comic Relief and live music, here’s where Lafayette families can shop, ...

From the rhythmic clatter of spoon jamming to singing the traditional Mardi Gras song — and even sharing crawfish étouffée — ...

Happy Mardi Gras season. Here’s where you can find some of the best gumbo, king cake, and étouffée in Los Angeles. Laissez ...

Louisiana recognizes Fat Tuesday as a legal holiday, here's how the state celebrates from Cajun village gatherings to elaborate city-wide parades.

The road into Arnaudville winds through open fields and quiet stretches of Acadiana, the kind of landscape that invites you to slow down and pay attention. … ...

Two hours west of New Orleans, the town of Opelousas is one of the best places to experience this irresistibly toe-tapping music genre created by Louisiana’s Black Creole community.

The Savoy-Doucet Cajun Band has been playing together since 1977. The band includes husband and wife Marc and Ann Savoy, on accordion and guitar respectively, and Michael Doucet of Beausoleil on ...

St. Martin Parish offers a glimpse into the storied heritage of Acadiana, a Louisiana region that’s renowned for its savory seafood and lively music scene. Patrons dance as a live band performs at ...

Couples spin and turn, rocking back and forth, swinging apart and then dipping close. An accordion alternates its pumping pulse with a funky bass riff, forcing your shoulders to jump in time to the ...