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King's Court Costume Contest Location Changed

Debbie Ray — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:54:34 +0000

Contestants are asked to be on site, dressed in costume prior to the 9 AM start time.

Your Input on Lafayette's Downtown Comprehensive Plan is Needed

Debbie Ray — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:32:03 +0000

Lafayette residents will have an opportunity participate in the visioning process for Downtown Lafayette’s portion of the Comprehensive Plan at an event planned for the Acadiana Center for the Arts (AcA) on Tuesday, October 30th beginning at 5:30 p.m. Attendees will examine existing Downtown features and discuss their vision for the future. The session will [...]

Join Steve For 'Ghostbusters' At Movies In The Parc

Steve Wiley — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 20:50:35 +0000

Join us for a modern Halloween classic as Downtown Lafayette's Movies in the Parc presents the 80s Halloween classic Ghostbusters, this Saturday, October 20th. The real Louisiana Ghostbusters will also be on hand, in full costume! If that's not spooky enough, get haunted by characters from the Museum of Fear!

5th Annual Boudin Cook-Off Set For Oct. 20th

Steve Wiley — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:49:54 +0000

Lafayette’s 5th annual Boudin Cook-Off will welcome teams from Louisiana, Texas and Florida on October 20th. The site will be Parc San Souci in downtown Lafayette. Previous People’s Choice winners Nunu’s and T-Boy’s will be on hand. Local favorites including Billeaud’s, Chop’s, Johnson’s Boucaniere, Early’s Cajun Supermarket, and Mike’s Country Corner will be there again [...]

Museum of Fear Returns to the Lafayette Science Museum

Jen — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:00:56 +0000

Nothing can prepare you for the horror that waits around every turn in a nightmare-world that is bigger, better, and scarier than ever. The Lafayette Science Museum hosts MUSEUM OF FEAR on its 3rd floor from 7:00 pm until 11pmevery Friday and Saturday night in October.

Celebrate Mickey Shunick

Steve Wiley — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 17:27:36 +0000

The community celebration to honor the memory of Mickey Shunick will take place tomorrow (Sat. Sept. 29th) in Parc International, Downtown Lafayette. Gates open at 11:30 am. The celebration begins at noon. The Shunick family wishes it to be clear that this is a celebration of Mickey’s life and not a “funeral”. Friends will [...]

UL Students To Vote On Fee For Funding Campus Improvements

Steve Wiley — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 19:30:56 +0000

A few days ago, I made the mistake of driving in the area of the UL Lafayette Campus at about 3:30 pm.

A plan is in the works for major campus upgrades with a focus on reducing automobile traffic. Planned improvements include expanded sidewalks and new bike paths. Three main areas of the campus are being targeted for improvements.

Movies In The Parc Kicks Off Saturday With 'Breakfast At Tiffany's'

Steve Wiley — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:05:37 +0000

KTDY is proud to once again be associated with Movies In The Parc. It's a family - friendly series of movies shown on Saturday nights in Parc International.

The fall 2012 season kicks off this Saturday, Sept. 15th at dusk (approximately 7

5 Awesome Facts About The 9/11 Memorial In Lafayette

Townsquare Media — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 15:15:40 +0000

In a corner of Parc Sans Souci is a poignant memorial to that day years ago when America was knocked down, but not out. Two beams rising from a marble base. But there's more to the story on this memorial.

Eat Lafayette Adventures – Antler's (sponsored)

Debbie Ray — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 19:13:47 +0000

CJ and I had a wonderful lunch Wednesday at Antler’s and let me tell you, if you work downtown you are one lucky person. If you don’t, make it a point to be lucky at lunchtime!I hadn’t been there in ages, so I’m happy that Eat Lafayette brought me back to this Hub City institution. [...]

KTDY Car Flies High Over Lafayette

JayCee — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 13:15:36 +0000

No, it didn't, but I liked the title. It did, however, drive to the top of one of the downtown parking towers for a sunset rendezvous with a camera!

Lafayette really is a beautiful town for being a big city

Movies In The Parc Spring 2012 Wraps 'Up' Saturday

Steve Wiley — Thu, 31 May 2012 20:18:54 +0000

The Spring 2012 season of ‘Movies In The Parc’ concludes

with 'Up' Saturday June 2nd, in Parc International. The show starts at dusk. Bring a lawn chair, find a good spot & enjoy a family - friendly evening.

Movies In The Parc Will Go On!

Steve Wiley — Sat, 12 May 2012 21:40:04 +0000

It looks like the rain will hold off tonight, so the spring 2012 season of 'Movies In The Parc' will kick off with "Grease" as scheduled, in Parc International. The gates will open at 6:30. The show starts 7:30-7:45 ish. Bring a lawn chair, find a good spot & enjoy a pop culture classic.

Festival International 2012: JayCee's View [Gallery]

JayCee — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 02:29:23 +0000

My work schedule has allowed me to spend more time at Festival International this year than in recent years past, and I sure am a happy camper because of it! Shannon and I know how lucky we are to have an event like this right here in our own backyard; today we met people from [...]

Movies In The Parc Is Back!

Steve Wiley — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:51:54 +0000

The Spring 2012 season of 'Movies In The Parc' kicks off with "Grease" May 12th, in Parc International. The show starts at dusk. Bring a lawn chair, find a good spot & enjoy a pop culture classic.

Lafayette's Taco Sisters Make National Television Debut [VIDEO]

Debbie Ray — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:22:11 +0000

Lafayette sisters Molly and Katy Richard will make their national television debut tonight, when their ‘aha moment’ airs on ABC. The first appearance of the Mutual of Omaha commercial will run Wednesday during the show ‘The Middle’; it begins 7pm local time on KATC TV3. The Richards own Taco Sisters restaurant on Johnston Street. They [...]

'Jurassic Park' @ Movies In The Parc

Steve Wiley — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:41:48 +0000

Downtown Lafayette’s Movies in the Parc presented by Cox features family friendly movies under the stars in Parc International. Take the family and bring a blanket to enjoy, “Jurassic Park”, on October 22. This movie commemorates the Lafayette Science Museum’s blockbuster exhibition opening in October, “Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries”. Before the show, children will [...]

Downtown Alive 2011 Spring Schedule

shelley — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 19:24:38 +0000

Downtown Alive! (DTA!) is 27 years old! The Spring 2011 season kicks off March 11th. Come join the thousands who turn out to enjoy great FREE outdoor concerts in a family-friendly, smoke-free environment in the heart of Downtown Lafayette. DTA! begins at 5:30 p.m. with food and beverage concessions – musical performances from 6:00 – 8:30 pm, [...]