Mike's Blog

Spring is in the air and there are hundreds of great reasons to visit the attractions of south central Louisiana. This region of the Bayou State offers world famous food, diverse music, beautiful scenery, lively festivals, abundant hunting and fishing, and very friendly people. Acadiana remains o...

  The Third Annual le Festival du Bon Temps a Broussard is back again! Join the fun and bring the entire family to enjoy lively music, great food and children's activities. This year's festival begins Friday, April 1st and runs through Saturday, April 2nd, 2011 at Stine Lumber. This family fun ce...

Downtown Alive! will kick off its 27th season on March 11th in Lafayette, Louisiana. Each Spring and Fall area residents and visitors head downtown to enjoy free outdoor concerts. Performances by renowned musicians and up-and-coming stars offer great entertainment in a variety of genres ranging f...

Mardi Gras - Cajun Style The call arrived late Thursday afternoon. It was my close friend Steve. "Mike, I want you to join me on the Lejeune Cove Courir this Saturday. We've talked several times about having you make the run and I really want you to participate. Besides, Tamra (Steve's wife) is ...

It's carnival time!                                                                                                                                       The Mardi Gras festivities are underway throughout Lafayette, Louisiana and Greater Acadiana. So raise your hands real high and scream as loud...