Times Calendar: Sept. 1-7 – The Daily Advertiser
01Thu
Fundraiser for the David Trosclair Memorial Scholarship in Kinesiology. For a $10 donation throughout September, customers will receive a vehicle wash and wipe down, interior and vacuum and dusting, tire dressing and no rain guarantee when you as for the UL Scholarship special. The David Trosclair Memorial Scholarship is given annually to an outstanding University of Louisiana at Lafayette kinesiology student at the College of Education Awards banquet. Contributors will also be entered in a raffle. For tickets, call Carol Trosclair at 337-255-8155 or purchase them at Todd’s Car Wash in Lafayette and in New Iberia. Todd’s Car Wash. 5505 Johnston St., Lafayette.
Louisiana Crossroads Presents An Evening with Aaron Neville. This quintessential Louisiana artist brings his world-renowned vocal gift for an evening of intimate music accompanied by a single pianist. Tickets on sale Acadiana Center for the Arts. 101 W. Vermilion St., Lafayette. 233-7060.
Greater Acadiana Food Bank Volunteer Opportunities. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 1, 5, 7-8. You must be 16 years or older if you are not with an adult or group. Younger groups are welcome, but must be arranged in advance. Saturday opportunities are available. Call 337-232-3663 for more information. Greater Acadiana Food Bank. 328 Surrey St, Lafayette.
Water Aerobics class. 6:30 p.m. Sept. 1, 5, 7-8. First class is a free trial. Employ toning, cardio and stretching to help your body be the best it can be. For more information, call 337-291-8827. Robicheaux Recreation Center. 1919 Eraste Landry Road, Lafayette. 291-8885.
02Fri
Downtown Alive! For 29 years, Acadiana’s premier concert series has united community and culture to create a weekly tradition and celebration in downtown Lafayette every fall and spring. Sept. 2, Nik-L-Beer; Sept. 9, The Charmaine Neville Band; Sept. 16, TK Hulain, Steve Adams and Smoke with special guest Charlene Howard; Sept. 23, Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys; Oct. 7, Mercy Brothers and The Original Bluerunners; Oct. 14, Festivals Acadiens et Creoles Celebration and UL Homecoming Pep rally; Nov. 18, Tab Benoit; and Nov. 23, Pine Leaf Boys. Parc International. Polk Street, Lafayette.
(2 of 2)
Bayou Bazaars. 6-9 p.m. This “gypsy boutique” offers strictly locally-produced goods ranging from clothing, jewelry and ceramics to soaps, honey and produce. Boho Mercantile. 409 Brook Ave, Lafayette.
Piano Lessons. Individual instructions are directed toward the development of skills in note reading, theory, rhythm, sight reading and musicianship. For individual scheduling call Elise Sabatier at 337-234-6461. Lafayette.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Benefit Bingo. 7 p.m. Sept. 2 and 9; 1:30 p.m. Sept. 4 and 11. The Veterans of Foreign Wars is located off of Colorado Road, between Ridge Road and Congress. Regular game payouts are $120, one mini jackpot of $300, an “X” game and Jackpot possibility is $1500 in 52 numbers, $1000 in 53 numbers, $500 in 54 numbers and $200 thereafter. Meals are served at each session, as well as fast food. VFW Post 9822. 120 VFW Road, Lafayette. 984-8287.
03Sat
9th annual Zydeco Breakfast. 8:30-11 a.m. This year festival goers and music lovers will experience a blend of contemporary Zydeco and traditional Creole sounds with Lil’ Wayne and the Same Ol’ 2-Step. Opelousas.
Free Bike Ride. 9 a.m. Riders will bike together to the Hub City Farmer’s Market in the Oil Center. There will be t-shirts for sale supporting local food and the new nonprofit, Acadiana Food Circle. Parc Sans Souci. 201 E. Vermilion St., Lafayette.
Breaux Bridge Art Fair and Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Shop the unique art and wholesome goodies offered by Louisiana’s artists and farmers. If you are interested in participating in either the art fair or the farmers market, call 337-507-8303 or visit www.laboutiquesdepontbreaux.com. La Boutiques De Pont Breaux. 1800 Rees St., Breaux Bridge.
The Cottage Shoppe Farmers’ Market. 8 a.m.-noon Sept. 3 and 10. Features fresh farm eggs, local honey, Jim’s Kountry Pies, Henri’s Breads, produce, crafts and more. The Cottage Shoppe of Acadiana. 800 E. Broussard Road, Lafayette. 984-5276.
04SUN
Zydeco and Creole music festival. Includes creole food, t-shirts, a petting zoo for children, and live music from Zydeco Ray and the Creole Knight Riders, Same Ol’ 2-Step and Lil’Nathan and the Zydeco Bigtimers. Tickets are $10 for adults and $3 at the door. Tickets are $8 in advance. to purchase tickets, call 337-394-4635 or 337-394-6980 or 337-394-6546. Adam Carlson Memorial Park. 800 Isadore Drive, St. Martinville. 394-2245.
05MON
All-Acoustic Bluegrass Jam Session. 7 p.m. All talent levels invited, words provided to over 4,000 songs, join in or just sit and listen. Special Invitation to young beginning talent and those performing on dulcimer, harmonica, autoharp, and clawhammer banjo. Cite des Arts. 109 Vine St., Lafayette. 291-1122.
07WED
Southern Circuit tour of Independent Filmmakers. 7:30 p.m. From Bible-belt to Iron Curtain, the movies featured in this year’s tour will transport viewers into new worlds with these extraordinary dramas and documentaries. Tickets are $6 for AcA members and $8 for nonmembers. Series tickets are also available: $32 for members and $40 for nonmembers. Sept. 7: “Concrete, Steel and Paint” Oct. 5: “The Wise Kids” Nov. 9: “Welcome to Shelbyville” Feb. 8: “The Toe Tactic” March 7: “A Good Man” April 11: “My Perestroika” Acadiana Center for the Arts. 101 W. Vermilion St., Lafayette. 233-7060.