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SUMMARY:Book Talk and Signing\, "Historic Tales of Acadiana"
DESCRIPTION:Book Talk and Signing\nVermilionville is hosting author William Thibodeaux this Saturday\, March 27th at 10am to speak about his book\, “Historic Tales of Acadiana.” This presentation is free and open to the public. \nWilliam J. Thibodeaux is a native of Rayne\, Louisiana. He attended Rayne High School and joined the U.S. Navy in 1967 at eighteen. Mr. Thibodeaux served on a World War II Fletcher Class destroyer—the USS O’Bannon DD-450 in the West Pacific. After his military obligation\, William took a job with Southern Pacific Railroad in 1970 as a track laborer. He has held several supervisory positions\, mostly roadmaster\, on the Schriever District and—after the merger—at Union Pacific Railroad’s Livonia Service Unit. He retired from the railroad after more than forty years of service. Mr. Thibodeaux currently resides in Lafayette with the love of his life – his wife\, Judy and their dog\, Baby Bear.
URL:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/event/231325/
LOCATION:Bayou Vermilion\, 300 Fisher Road\, Lafayette\, 70506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Fais Do-Do with Cycle Zydeco! with Geno Delafose and the French Rockin' Boogie
DESCRIPTION:Geno Delafose is playing at Vermilionville as a part of T.R.A.I.L.’s Cycle Zydeco experience on Saturday\, April 10th\, 2021.  Come enjoy dinner from La Cuisine de Maman and music from Geno Delafose & the French Rockin’ Boogie. 6:30pm to 9pm. Hosted at beautiful historic Vermilionville in Lafayette\, LA.  INCLUDES: 2 drink tickets\, Fried Catfish\, tossed salad\, buttered pasta & Peach Cobbler* (Please let us know if you have special dietary needs).  Cash bar. \nFundraiser for T.R.A.I.L.  Tickets not available for purchase at the door.  To purchase tickets to this event\, please visit this link:  https://www.cyclezydeco.org/cycle-zydeco-store/geno. \n  \nCycle Zydeco is a four-day casual touring ride in South Louisiana. The ride takes place every year during the week after Easter. The festivities include great food\, live music\, and the finest flat roads Louisiana has to offer. \nCycle Zydeco is a festival on wheels. Experience mouthwatering Cajun cuisine and live performances by the best bands in Louisiana. The ride includes tours of many attractions and options for camping or staying in hotels. Immerse yourself in Acadiana: the birthplace of Zydeco\, home to both Cajuns and Créoles alike\, and one of the most unique cultures in the United States. \nSaturday\, April 10\, 2021 – Cycle Zydeco Itinerary – available at this link:  https://www.cyclezydeco.org/20210411. \nCycle Zydeco is organized by TRAIL.  For more information about TRAIL\, please visit this link:  https://www.latrail.org
URL:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/event/fais-do-do-with-cycle-zydeco-with-geno-delafose-and-the-french-rockin-boogie/
LOCATION:Bayou Vermilion\, 300 Fisher Road\, Lafayette\, 70506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Music,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Cycle Zydeco
DESCRIPTION:Cycle Zydeco is a four-day casual touring ride in South Louisiana. The ride takes place every year during the week after Easter. The festivities include great food\, live music\, and the finest flat roads Louisiana has to offer. \nCycle Zydeco is a festival on wheels. Experience mouthwatering Cajun cuisine and live performances by the best bands in Louisiana. The ride includes tours of many attractions and options for camping or staying in hotels. Immerse yourself in Acadiana: the birthplace of Zydeco\, home to both Cajuns and Créoles alike\, and one of the most unique cultures in the United States. \nSunday\, April 11\, 2021 – Cycle Zydeco Itinerary – available at this link:  https://www.cyclezydeco.org/20210411. \nCycle Zydeco is organized by TRAIL.  For more information about TRAIL\, please visit this link:  https://www.latrail.org
URL:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/event/cycle-zydeco-3/
CATEGORIES:Festival,Music,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Derby on the Bayou - 147th Kentucky Derby Viewing Party
DESCRIPTION:Come and be a part of the “Greatest Two Minutes in Sports” at Vermilionville!\nWear your very best hat\, grab a Mint Julep\, and relax to watch the race!\n\nThe event will kick-off at 3:00pm\, and your $15 will get you access to the event\, hord’eurves\, one drink ticket\, and a chance to win some fun raffle prizes – nevermind watching the race live on the big screen!\n\nWe’ll be having contests for the “Best Hat” & “Best Outfit\,” so feel free to come in your ‘Derby-finest!\n\nOn your mark…\n\nGet set….\n\nand Go! (to Vermilionville for the best Derby on the Bayou that you can find anywhere!)\n\nFor more information\, and to get your ticket to the races\, visit this link:  https://form.jotform.com/210914517979062\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/event/derby-on-the-bayou-147th-kentucky-derby-viewing-party/
LOCATION:Bayou Vermilion\, 300 Fisher Road\, Lafayette\, 70506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Creole Culture Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The public can enjoy a FREE TWO-DAY FESTIVAL at Vermilionville for the 19th annual Creole Culture Celebration on Saturday\, June 5 and Sunday\, June 6 from 10AM-5PM.  Live music with Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole on Saturday and Corey Ledet on Sunday; cooking demonstrations; juré performances; storytelling; Creole language panel discussions; kids’ crafts; art\, museum\, and photography exhibits; Zydeco dance lessons; genealogy experts; traiteur garden tours; documentaries; The Knights of Peter Claver; and much more! \nFood and beverage will be available for purchase.  Admission is free.  For more information call 337-233-4077 or visit the Vermilionville Facebook page. \nEvery year\, Vermilionville celebrates the cultures of Acadiana that contributed so much to our unique folklife. Come back to Vermilionville in June for the return of our Creole Culture Day event!  On this day we recognize and honor our region’s Creole heritage. So much of our food\, traditions\, and music comes to our region from the Creole culture\, and on this day we both demonstrate and celebrate its many contributions to our contemporary folklife. \nWith our partners at Creole Inc\, and support from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities\, Lafayette Consolidated Government\, the Bayou Vermilion District\, and the Vermilionville Living History Museum Foundation\, this year’s celebration of the Creole culture and history is expanding into a TWO DAY format. With panels and presentations in the mornings\, and music in the afternoons\, this is an event not to be missed.  We’ll have food\, music\, history\, crafts\, dance\, art and many other fascinating parts of the Creole story in our festival area and spread through our historic village.
URL:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/event/creole-culture-day-2/
LOCATION:Bayou Vermilion\, 300 Fisher Road\, Lafayette\, 70506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Day,Festival,Music,Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermilionville":MAILTO:Communications@BayouVermilionDistrict.org
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SUMMARY:Chubby Carrier's Birthday Party
DESCRIPTION:Please contact chubbycarrier@cox.net or visit http://www.chubbycarrier.com/ for more information.
URL:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/event/chubby-carriers-birthday-party/
CATEGORIES:Music,Special Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210711
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SUMMARY:Dance All Day!  Vermilionville's Live Music and Brunch!
DESCRIPTION:Come out to Vermilionville on July 10th\, and be prepared to dance all day!\n\nVermilionville is brining back hosting its Bal du Dimanche EVERY Sunday\, and what better way to celebrate than to invite everyone to dance all day at Vermilionville on the SATURDAY before!\n\nWe kick things off with Leroy Thomas & The Zydeco Roadrunners at 10:00 a.m. and then High Performance at 1:00 p.m.!\n\nIf you’re looking for brunch\, we’ve got chicken and waffles included in your ticket!  And with our bar open at 10:00 a.m.\, you can be sure that our team will have Mimosas and Bloody Marys at the ready to meet all your brunch needs!\n\nSo\, if you’ve been looking for just that right moment to knock the dust off of those dances shoes\, well tie your laces tight\, and get over to Vermilionville on July 10th at 10 a.m.!\n\nVisit this link to purchase tickets online:  http://form.jotform.com/62215213712948.
URL:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/event/dance-all-day-vermilionvilles-live-music-and-brunch/
LOCATION:Bayou Vermilion\, 300 Fisher Road\, Lafayette\, 70506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Special Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210905
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SUMMARY:A Celebration of French Language and Culture in Louisiana!
DESCRIPTION:Come out to Vermilionville for a Celebration of French Language and Culture in Louisiana!\nOn Saturday\, September 4th\, we’ll be hosting music\, speakers\, panelists\, community organizations\, local beer crafters\, French-style rum from Wildcat Brothers\, and more!  We’ll also have pentanque\, great drinks\, great conversations en français and the Vermilionville Jambalya Cookoff!\n\n*****\nVenez à Vermilionville pour une célébration de la langue et de la culture françaises en Louisiane!\nLe samedi 4 septembre\, on va avoir de la musique\, des conférenciers\, des panélistes\, des organismes communautaires\, des artisans de bière locaux\, du rhum à la française des Wildcat Brothers (Les Frères Pichou) et plus encore!  On aura aussi de la pétanque\, de bons cocktails\, de bonnes conversations en français et le concours de Jambalaya Vermilionville!e!\n  \nEvent Schedule: \n8:00:  Day opens to cook-off contestants and other presenting organizations. \n8:30:  Cook-off begins \n10:00:  Day opens for all guests \n10:45:  Jambalaya Cooking ends – tastings begin! \n11:00:  Canoe races begin! \n11:00:  Jambalaya Pickup for judging \n11:00:  Econ and Culture Panel Discussion \n12:00:  Cook-off winners announced \n12:15:  The coronation of the Mayor of Vermilionville \n12:30:  Louisiana French Oral Histories: témoignages du passé\, tremplins vers l’avenir \n1:30:  Live Music – The BeauSoleil Trio \n2:00:  Writers and Cultural Panel \n2:00:  Canoe races close for the day \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE JAMBALAYA COOK-OFF
URL:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/event/a-celebration-of-french-language-and-culture-in-louisiana/
LOCATION:Bayou Vermilion\, 300 Fisher Road\, Lafayette\, 70506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Day,Festival,Music,Special Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210917
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SUMMARY:Frank and Tony Productions Present Rod Gator in Concert
DESCRIPTION:THURSDAY\, SEPTEMBER 16\, 2021 at Vermilionville Performance Center \n\n\n\n\n\nFRANK AND TONY PRODUCTIONS PRESENT ROD GATOR IN CONCERT AT VERMILIONVILLE PERFORMANCE CENTER\, LAFAYETTE\, LA\, THURSDAY\, SEPTEMBER 16\, 2021. 7:30PM \n\n\nThis is a reserved seating event. You may select your seat option from the seating chart at time of purchase. There are only 10 rows in this very intimate venue.   Online ticket sales end 2 p.m. day of show. Remaining tickets will be available the evening of the show at the box office. No Refunds.  Doors Open   6:30 p.m.  Show Starts 7:30 Sharp \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE \nROD GATOR \nYou can take the Gator out of Louisiana\, but you can’t take Louisiana out of the Gator.  Years before launching his career as an internationally-celebrated southern songwriter\, Rod Gator grew up in the Louisiana backcountry\, making trips to his family’s crawfish pond while absorbing the sounds\, stories\, and swampy swagger of his surroundings.  “My dad is an old-school Cajun guy who wanted to name me ‘Gator\,'” he says. “He’s got a good sense of humor\, and I think he was also a big fan of Burt Reynolds’ Gator films\, which were a hit at the drive-ins in the ’70s.”  Gator’s mother didn’t approve of the suggestion\, and the boy was christened “Rod Melancon” instead. It was under that name that he first made his stand as a musician\, releasing four albums — including 2019’s critically-lauded Pinkville — that blended Louisiana soul with greasy country-rock\, Texas blues\, and electrified funk. Rod’s music didn’t just nod to the American South; it created its own sonic geography\, too\, channeling everything from the dark\, cinematic sweep of Los Angeles (where he moved as an 18 year old actor) to the amplified twang of Austin (his adopted hometown for nearly half a decade). With 2021’s For Louisiana\, he blends that diverse sound with sharply-written songs that take a hard look at his old stomping grounds. This isn’t just a love letter to Louisiana — it’s also an examination of the state’s hard-to-love struggles with social justice\, political reform\, and natural disasters. For a frontman who’s at the top of his game — writing every song\, leading a multi-cultural band of road warriors\, and whipping up his own musical gumbo — there’s never been a better time to level up while still embracing his roots. That’s why he’s adopting a new name. A name with humor\, heritage\, and a bit of a bite: Rod Gator.  “For Louisiana is a product of where I grew up and where I’ve been since I left town\,” Gator says\, speaking in the southern drawl he picked up during his childhood in Vermilion Parish. “It’s also a product of a group of players from different backgrounds\, coming together to create. Any time you have a unique group of musicians from all kinds of cultures\, the sound is going to be special. That’s emblematic of Louisiana\, too. It’s emblematic of the Cajun people.”  These are the strongest performances of his career\, laced with Muscle Shoals-worthy grooves\, overdriven amplifiers\, sharp storytelling\, and Gator’s unique blend of spokenword delivery and southern crooning. He doesn’t just sing; he rasps\, twangs\, talks\, and howls\, dipping into his background as an actor for a larger-than-life approach that’s every bit as evocative as the songs’ arrangements. There’s something equally cinematic about songs like the moody\, guitar-driven “Chickenhawk” (a war song delivered from a military man’s perspective)\, the funky “Mermentau Bridge” (a nostalgic look at the places we’re from\, and the vices that are slow to leave us)\, and the heartland-rock title track\, all of which were co-produced by longtime collaborator (and son of Emmy-winning composer Snuffy Walden) Will Walden along with GRAMMY®-nominated producer and Black Pumas leader\, Adrian Quesada. Meanwhile\, “August 29” is a talking-blues anthem punctuated by Staxsized organs and thick vocal harmonies — the sort of song that might have blasted from the AM radio dial of a muscle car as it pulled into the drive-in for a Gator showing — and “Out Here in Echo Park” is a slow-building\, piano-driven power ballad fit for slow dances and lighters hoisted into the air.  The first album to be tracked at Quesada’s new studio\, Electric Deluxe Recorders\, For Louisiana also features contributions from Melancon’s longtime drummer\, Adam Nurre\, and Black Pumas’ keyboardist\, JaRon Marshall. On an album that’s heavy with A-list collaborators\, though\, it’s Rod Gator who swims to the top. His source material may be heavy — with songs inspired by the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina\, the murder of George Floyd\, and the long-simmering racial tensions that continue to plague Louisiana — but his writing is elevated\, full of the cadence\, characters\, and charisma of his home state. For Louisiana is equal parts love letter to the motherland and rallying cry for cultural progress\, delivered by a Bayou State export who’s still happy to let his freak flag fly.
URL:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/event/234030/
LOCATION:Bayou Vermilion\, 300 Fisher Road\, Lafayette\, 70506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Special Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210919
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SUMMARY:Smithsonian Magazine's Museum Day
DESCRIPTION:Bayou Vermilion District’s Vermilionville Living History Museum and Folklife Park JOINS SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE’S 17TH ANNUAL MUSEUM DAY \nFree Admission on September 18\, 2021 with a downloadable Museum Day ticket \nSaturday\, September 18th\, 2021—Vermilionville Living History Museum and Folklife Park will open its doors free of charge to all Museum Day ticketholders on Saturday September 18\, 2021 as part of Smithsonian magazine’s 17th annual Museum Day\, a national celebration of boundless curiosity in which participating museums emulate the free admission policy at the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington DC-based museums. \nThe annual event allows museums\, zoos and cultural centers from all 50 states to emulate the spirit of the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington\, D.C.-based facilities\, which offer free admission every day. This year’s event is sponsored by The Quaker Oats Company. \nMuseum Day goes beyond getting visitors through museum doors—it acts as a springboard to empower and help advance the hopes and ambitions of the public\, particularly school-aged children and those in underrepresented communities. It represents a national commitment to access\, equity and inclusion. \nWith many public spaces being shut down for a year or more\, Museum Day 2021 celebrates the reopening of museums after long closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s theme\, Experience America\, represents the return to\, and resurgence of\, our country’s diverse cultural experiences\, in the safest possible way. While tickets will be free of charge\, participating museums will have safety precautions in place for this year’s event so guests can safely and comfortably enjoy their experience. \nVermilionville’s mission is to increase appreciation for the history\, culture\, and natural resources of the Native Americans\, Acadians\, Creoles\, and peoples of African descent in the Attakapas region through the end of the 1800s. Through historic interpretation and conservation along the Bayou Vermilion\, we strive to educate guests on the interactions of these groups and the connections between past and contemporary folklife\, thus empowering guests to apply these lessons from our shared histories. \nFor Museum Day 2021\, Vermilionville will showcase the “Watershed Exhibit” which introduces the dynamic interconnections of planetary heat distribution due to the seasons\, seasonal weather phenomenon\, the water cycle\, the life cycle of plants and animals\, the physics of watersheds\, the effects of water on humanity\, and the effects of humanity on water. \nVermilionville will also showcase an exhibition titled “Museums: From Curiosities to Caretakers of Culture.” This exhibition will look at the history of museums in general and of Vermilionville. It will provide education on the important and prestige of the American Association of Museums’ Accreditation\, as well as the role Vermilionville plays in the cultural educational landscape of the Attakapas region. the Living History museum’s permanent exhibitions will demonstrate the “Caretakers of Culture\,” while Wunderkammers (Cabinets of Curiosities) will be curated and installed to demonstrate the “Curiosities” part of museum history. \nMuseum Day tickets will be available for download at Smithsonianmag.com/MuseumDay beginning August 18\, 2021. Visitors who present a Museum Day ticket will gain free entrance for two at participating venues on September 18\, 2021. One ticket is permitted per email address. A list of participating museums\, which will be continually updated as more museums continue to register\, can be found at Smithsonianmag.com/MuseumDay. \n For more information\, please visit Smithsonianmag.com/MuseumDay. \nAbout Smithsonian Media \nSmithsonian Media is comprised of its flagship publication\, Smithsonian magazine\, Air & Space magazine\, Smithsonian Books\, and the Smithsonian Media Digital Network. In addition\, Smithsonian Media oversees the Smithsonian Institution’s interest in the Smithsonian Channel\, a joint venture between the Smithsonian Institution and CBS/Showtime. Smithsonian Media is a division of Smithsonian Enterprises\, the revenue-generating business unit of the Smithsonian Institution. The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum and research complex consisting of 19 museums and galleries\, the National Zoological Park\, and nine research facilities. Approximately 30 million people from around the world visit the museums annually. (smithsonianmag.com / si.edu)
URL:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/event/museum-day/
LOCATION:Bayou Vermilion\, 300 Fisher Road\, Lafayette\, 70506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Frank and Tony Productions Present:  Band of Heathens in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Frank and Tony Productions present Band of Heathens in concert at Vermilionville Performance Center on Friday\, October 8\, 2021. \nReserved seats are $45. Only 275 seats will be sold.  This is a reserved seating event. You may select your seat option from the seating chart at time of purchase.  There are only 10 rows in this very intimate venue.  Online ticket sales end 2 p.m. day of show. Remaining tickets will be available the evening of the show at the box office. No Refunds.  Doors Open 7 p.m.  Show Starts 8 p.m. Sharp. \nPURCHASE TICKETS AT THE LINK BELOW: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/band-of-heathens-in-concert-at-vermilionville-friday-october-8-2021-tickets-91852668805 \nThe Band of Heathens\nSometimes it’s the “happy accidents\,” rather than elaborately laid plans\, that lead to something lasting\, and that’s precisely the case with award-winning Austin rock and roll stalwarts\, The Band of Heathens. \n“It’s really funny how the loose\, tequila-fueled weekly side-project that started almost 14 years ago has evolved into what the band is today\,” singer and songwriter Gordy Quist says with a laugh as he recalls the band’s road to success. \nBut planned or not\, the band has enjoyed sustained success for more than a decade\, racking up 10 albums and more than twelve hundred performances in thirteen countries. Quist and Ed Jurdi\, the band’s other principal singer and songwriter\, are the only founding members still in the group that first came together in 2005. The core lineup of Jurdi and Quist on guitars and lead vocals\, were joined by Trevor Nealon on keys in 2009 and Richard Millsap on drums in 2012. Bassist Jesse Wilson came on board in 2017. \nDespite a few changes in personnel along the way\, one thing has remained constant for the band. “The thing we always set out to do was to make timeless music\, timeless records\,” Jurdi says. “Not what’s fashionable or what’s trendy\, but what inspires \nThe Band of Heathens’ first two releases were live recordings and the funky\, soulful\, rootsy sounds on those live records would come to be the band’s hallmark. “People say\, ‘What kind of music do you play\,’ and we say\, ‘Rock and roll\,’” Quist says. “And it’s always like\, ‘Oh\, rock?’ ‘No\, not rock\, rock and roll\, with the roll in it.’ Because the roll implies a groove and a funkiness that modern rock just does not have. … We’re a rock and roll band.” \nBetween 2008 and 2016\, The Band of Heathens released five studio albums\, four of which went to either number one or number two on the Americana Radio Albums Chart\, and earned a pair of Americana Music Awards nominations. Then in 2018\, they released the acclaimed A Message from the People Revisited\, a recreation of the legendary 1972 Ray Charles album\, A Message from the People. \nListen and watch Band Of Heathens below link:
URL:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/event/frank-and-tony-productions-present-band-of-heathens-in-concert/
LOCATION:Bayou Vermilion\, 300 Fisher Road\, Lafayette\, 70506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Frank and Tony Productions":MAILTO:fcamalo@aol.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220326T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220326T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T001724
CREATED:20220311T162822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T142257Z
UID:10000893-1648288800-1648310400@bayouvermiliondistrict.org
SUMMARY:French Festival:  A Day En Français!
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, March 26 Vermilionville will host an all-day event that celebrates the French language and the vibrant cultures that speak it around the world.  Over the course of the day\, guests will experience music in French\, poetry and storytelling in French\, games in French\, French food and drinks\, craft opportunities in French\, French films\, tours of the Vermilionville village in French\, and more!  Admissions are discounted at $5 for adults\, children 4 and under get in free. \nThe event starts at 9am\, so come on and start the day with coffee\, fried bread\, crêpes\, and beignets En Français!  Vermilionville is partnering with organizations and vendors from the community to provide a truly French experience.  Pétanque Lafayette will be in attendance\, and anyone of any skill level is invited to join in a game.  UL Lafayette Special Collections will also attend with examples of Francophone offerings from their holdings.  Nous Foundation\, an independent platform for exchange between Louisiana and the French-speaking world will also be in attendance.  Vermilionville’s Restaurant\, La Cuisine de Maman will open at 11am\, and French-speaking tables will receive a discount. The weekly Cajun Jam will take place at 1pm.  The music jam features some of Louisiana’s finest musicians but is open to all skill levels.  The music jam is sponsored by the Cajun French Music Association. \nCome on out\, do a bit of shopping\, try food from around the world\, and meet a lot of brand-new friends en français!  A Day En Français — Saturday\, March 26 at Vermilionville! \n\n9am – Breakfast Table:  coffee\, fried bread\, crêpes\, beignets\n9am-4pm – Music\, poetry\, storytelling\, games\, food\, drinks\, crafts\, films\, tours\, and more IN FRENCH!\n11am-2pm – Restaurant serves lunch at discounted rate for french-speakers\n1pm-3pm – Cajun French Music Jam\n\nSteve Riley Record Release Party later that night at 7PM. \nCheck back here or on our social media pages for information as it becomes available.
URL:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/event/237272/
LOCATION:Bayou Vermilion\, 300 Fisher Road\, Lafayette\, 70506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Day,Festival,Film Series,First Friday French Table,Music,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vermilionville":MAILTO:Communications@BayouVermilionDistrict.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220326T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T001724
CREATED:20220303T154736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T142334Z
UID:10000885-1648321200-1648328400@bayouvermiliondistrict.org
SUMMARY:Steve Riley Record Release Party
DESCRIPTION:RILEY FAMILY BAND | LA VIE DE RILEY \nRecord Release Party with special guests including David Greely\, Sam Broussard\, and Philippe Billeaudeaux\, and more! \nMarch 26\, 2022\, 7-9PM \nTicket prices are $25-35\, VIP tables are $150-200 \nTO PURCHASE TICKETS CALL KATIE RILEY @ 337-789-1538\n 
URL:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/event/steve-riley-record-release-party/
LOCATION:Bayou Vermilion\, 300 Fisher Road\, Lafayette\, 70506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vermilionville":MAILTO:Communications@BayouVermilionDistrict.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220501T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220501T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T001724
CREATED:20220406T152816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T142705Z
UID:10000894-1651410000-1651420800@bayouvermiliondistrict.org
SUMMARY:Bal du Dimanche: RJ & The Kreole Smoove
DESCRIPTION:Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host the Bal du Dimanche (Sunday Dance) EVERY WEEK.  This live music series is held in Vermilionville’s Performance Center and rustic dancehall from 1-4 p.m.  Admission is $10 and includes a self-guided tour of the Vermilionville Living History museum. \nCome early and grab lunch at Vermilionville’s restaurant\, La Cuisine de Maman.  The restaurant is open every Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and features authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine. On Sundays\, the restaurant features an all-you-can-eat Sunday buffet. \nSunday\, May 1\, 2022 featured band:  RJ & The Kreole Smoove \nAdmission to the Live Concert Series is included in your Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville membership.  To purchase or renew your membership online\, visit this link: \nhttps://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membership \nAll proceeds from this event go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local\, environmental and cultural missions.
URL:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/event/bal-du-dimanche-rj-the-kreole-smoove/
LOCATION:Vermilionville – Performance Center
CATEGORIES:Music,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vermilionville":MAILTO:Communications@BayouVermilionDistrict.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220528T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220528T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T001724
CREATED:20220518T155255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T155256Z
UID:10000903-1653732000-1653753600@bayouvermiliondistrict.org
SUMMARY:Common Ground Residency
DESCRIPTION:The Coco Tribe of Canneci Tinne will be in residence at the Native American Common Ground at Vermilionville Saturday\, May 28\, 2022. This organization was formed by the descendants of the Coco Tribe that inhabited the Prairie Maronne and Bayou Tortue area of St. Martin Parish and Lafayette Parish\, living on the border of the two parishes which was called Attakapas in the 1800s. They are a Tribe of Lipan Apache Indians called Canneci (Kansi/Kaneechee) which means (Tall Sticks/Poles in a row standing or Red Mud) Tinne means(People). Coco Tribe comes from the original name given to the Tribe in the 1800s by the Planter Elite\, due to them calling the Chief at the time by the name of Coco\, which in French is translated as Handsome Man. The Coco Tribe of Canneci Tinne\, Inc. has persevered and is resilient in its culture\, language\, and traditions. They will be demonstrating various aspects of their culture during this daylong event.
URL:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/event/common-ground-residency/
LOCATION:Bayou Vermilion\, 300 Fisher Road\, Lafayette\, 70506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vermilionville":MAILTO:Communications@BayouVermilionDistrict.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220612T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T001724
CREATED:20220425T175238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220611T210258Z
UID:10000898-1655028000-1655053200@bayouvermiliondistrict.org
SUMMARY:Créole Culture Day (with Schedule)
DESCRIPTION:The public can enjoy a FREE FESTIVAL at Vermilionville for the 20th annual Creole Culture Celebration on Sunday\, June 12\, 2022 from 10AM – 5PM.  We’ll celebrate with live music\, cooking demonstrations\, juré performances\, storytelling\, kids’ crafts\, art\, museum\, and photography exhibits\, Zydeco dance lessons\, genealogy experts\, traiteur garden tours\, documentaries\, and much more! \nEvery year\, Vermilionville celebrates the cultures of Acadiana that contributed so much to our unique folklife. Come to Vermilionville June 12 for our Creole Culture Day event!  On this day we recognize and honor our region’s Creole heritage. So much of our food\, traditions\, and music comes to our region from the Creole culture\, and on this day we demonstrate and celebrate its many contributions to our contemporary folklife. \nWith our partners at C.R.E.O.L.E. Inc\, and support from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities\, Lafayette Consolidated Government\, the Bayou Vermilion District\, and the Vermilionville Living History Museum Foundation\, this year’s celebration of the Creole culture and history is an event not to be missed.  We’ll commemorate the fascinating Creole story in our festival area and spread through our historic village. Here is a Schedule of Events:\n\nPERFORMANCE CENTER:\n\n\n10:00 Herb Green percussion to start the day\n10:30 Cedric Watson and Bijou Creole\n1:00 The Richard J. Catalon Creole Heritage Award\n1:30 Gospel Music Presentation by Francis Leblanc\n2:00 – 5pm Wayne Singleton & Same Ol’ 2 Step\n\n\nHISTORIC VILLAGE\, 10 AM – 4 PM\n\n\nAuthors\nStorytellers Billy Francis and Howard Ledet\nInventions by Creole exhibit\nPerformances and Poetry by Daphne Thomas and Alex Poetic-Soul Johnson\nGenealogy in South Louisiana with Alex Lee\nThe Paintings of Revina Amos\, and the Photography of Joe Walker\nTraditional Open-hearth Cooking with Ivy Lemieux\nCrafts for the kids\nA Zydeco jam session that is open for all!\nTours of the historic Broussard home\nCooking demonstrations by Deloris Sais and LA Greedy Krystal Moses\, and others\n\n\nFood and beverage will be available for purchase.  Admission is free.  For more information call 337-233-4077 or visit the Vermilionville Facebook page.
URL:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/event/creole-culture-day/
LOCATION:Bayou Vermilion\, 300 Fisher Road\, Lafayette\, 70506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Day,Festival,Music,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vermilionville":MAILTO:Communications@BayouVermilionDistrict.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220730T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220730T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T001724
CREATED:20220526T160018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220526T160018Z
UID:10000906-1659175200-1659196800@bayouvermiliondistrict.org
SUMMARY:Common Ground Residency
DESCRIPTION:The Coco Tribe of Canneci Tinne will be in residence at the Native American Common Ground at Vermilionville Saturday\, July 30\, 2022. This organization was formed by the descendants of the Coco Tribe that inhabited the Prairie Maronne and Bayou Tortue area of St. Martin Parish and Lafayette Parish\, living on the border of the two parishes which was called Attakapas in the 1800s. They are a Tribe of Lipan Apache Indians called Canneci (Kansi/Kaneechee) which means (Tall Sticks/Poles in a row standing or Red Mud) Tinne means(People). Coco Tribe comes from the original name given to the Tribe in the 1800s by the Planter Elite\, due to them calling the Chief at the time by the name of Coco\, which in French is translated as Handsome Man. The Coco Tribe of Canneci Tinne\, Inc. has persevered and is resilient in its culture\, language\, and traditions. They will be demonstrating various aspects of their culture during this daylong event.
URL:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/event/common-ground-residency-2/
LOCATION:Bayou Vermilion\, 300 Fisher Road\, Lafayette\, 70506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermilionville":MAILTO:Communications@BayouVermilionDistrict.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220909T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T001724
CREATED:20220824T200124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T200124Z
UID:10000920-1662750000-1662757200@bayouvermiliondistrict.org
SUMMARY:Tommy McLain + CC Adcock - "I Ran Down Every (Sweet) Dream" A Leauxcal Live Record Release Event with Very Special Guests
DESCRIPTION:Louisiana music hero Tommy McLain returns to his home state in celebration of his first new album in 40+ years ‘I Ran Down Every Dream.’ In a series of intimate duo shows with Grammy-nominated producer/protégé CC Adcock\, McLain will bring the swamp pop sound he helped put on the map and “a voice that still sounds strong as ever” (MOJO) at 82 to New Orleans (September 7 and 8 at Hotel Peter and Paul)\, Lafayette (September 9 at Vermilionville) and Crowley (September 10 at the Grand Opera House of the South). Recently embarking on his first countrywide tour in decades and sharing stages with Elvis Costello and Nick Lowe (who both co-wrote with Tommy on ‘I Ran Down Every Dream’)\, McLain fittingly comes back to where it all began as his new album becomes available across the globe.  \nClick here for tickets.
URL:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/event/tommy-mclain-cc-adcock-i-ran-down-every-sweet-dream-a-leauxcal-live-record-release-event-with-very-special-guests/
LOCATION:Vermilionville – Performance Center
CATEGORIES:Music,Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220925
DTSTAMP:20260603T001724
CREATED:20210816T154114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220819T174845Z
UID:10000781-1663977600-1664063999@bayouvermiliondistrict.org
SUMMARY:BVD's Bayou Festival and Boat Parade
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for one of the best days on the bayou all year ’round! Gather your friends\, your canoe\, your cooler\, your fiddle\, your best costumes\, your dog\, whatever\, and get ready to join us for a day to celebrate the Bayou Vermilion! \nThis is going to be a great time on the water\, and we want you to come a be a part of it. The parade will set sail at 11:30 AM from the dock at Vermilionville\, and wind all along the bayou to Southside Park. \nAt the park\, we’ll have food and drinks\, games\, and music! More details to come. \nWant to paddle but have no boat? The BVD has got you covered. We’ve got canoes and kayaks available to help you get in the water and experience our own Bayou Vermilion! \nClick here for details and to register.
URL:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/event/bvds-bayou-festival-and-boat-parade/
LOCATION:Bayou Vermilion\, 300 Fisher Road\, Lafayette\, 70506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Special Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2022-Bayou-Fest.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermilionville":MAILTO:Communications@BayouVermilionDistrict.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221002T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221002T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T001724
CREATED:20220927T170959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T170959Z
UID:10000921-1664715600-1664726400@bayouvermiliondistrict.org
SUMMARY:Bal du Dimanche - Sheryl Cormier
DESCRIPTION:Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host the Bal du Dimanche (Sunday Dance) EVERY WEEK.  This live music series is held in Vermilionville’s Performance Center and rustic dancehall from 1-4 p.m.  Admission is $10 and includes a self-guided tour of the Vermilionville Living History museum. \nCome early and grab lunch at Vermilionville’s restaurant\, La Cuisine de Maman.  The restaurant is open every Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and features authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine. On Sundays\, the restaurant features an all-you-can-eat Sunday buffet. \nSunday\, October 2\, featured artist is Sheryl Cormier\, Queen of the Cajun Accordion. \nAdmission to the Live Concert Series is included in your Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville membership.  To purchase or renew your membership online\, visit this link: \nhttps://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membership \nAll proceeds from this event go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local\, environmental and cultural missions.
URL:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/event/bal-du-dimanche-sheryl-cormier/
LOCATION:Vermilionville – Performance Center
CATEGORIES:Music,Special Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Sheryl.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermilionville":MAILTO:Communications@BayouVermilionDistrict.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221009T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221009T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T001724
CREATED:20220927T171737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T172957Z
UID:10000922-1665320400-1665331200@bayouvermiliondistrict.org
SUMMARY:Bal du Dimanche - Donna Angelle & the Zydeco Posse
DESCRIPTION:Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host the Bal du Dimanche (Sunday Dance) EVERY WEEK.  This live music series is held in Vermilionville’s Performance Center and rustic dancehall from 1-4 p.m.  Admission is $10 and includes a self-guided tour of the Vermilionville Living History museum. \nCome early and grab lunch at Vermilionville’s restaurant\, La Cuisine de Maman.  The restaurant is open every Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and features authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine. On Sundays\, the restaurant features an all-you-can-eat Sunday buffet. \nSunday\, October 9\, featured band: Donna Angelle & the Zydeco Posse. \nAdmission to the Live Concert Series is included in your Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville membership.  To purchase or renew your membership online\, visit this link: \nhttps://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membership \nAll proceeds from this event go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local\, environmental and cultural missions.
URL:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/event/bal-du-dimanche-donna-angelle-the-zydeco-posse/
LOCATION:Vermilionville – Performance Center
CATEGORIES:Music,Special Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Donna-A.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermilionville":MAILTO:Communications@BayouVermilionDistrict.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221023T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221023T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T001725
CREATED:20221015T211905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221015T211905Z
UID:10000924-1666530000-1666540800@bayouvermiliondistrict.org
SUMMARY:Bal du Dimanche - RJ & Kreole Smoove
DESCRIPTION:Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host the Bal du Dimanche (Sunday Dance) EVERY WEEK.  This live music series is held in Vermilionville’s Performance Center and rustic dancehall from 1-4 p.m.  Admission is $10 and includes a self-guided tour of the Vermilionville Living History museum. \nCome early and grab lunch at Vermilionville’s restaurant\, La Cuisine de Maman.  The restaurant is open every Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and features authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine. On Sundays\, the restaurant features an all-you-can-eat Sunday buffet. \nSunday\, October 23\, featured band: RJ & Kreole Smoove \nAdmission to the Live Concert Series is included in your Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville membership.  To purchase or renew your membership online\, visit this link: \nhttps://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membership \nAll proceeds from this event go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local\, environmental and cultural missions.
URL:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/event/bal-du-dimanche-rj-kreole-smoove/
LOCATION:Vermilionville – Performance Center
CATEGORIES:Music,Special Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Smoove.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermilionville":MAILTO:Communications@BayouVermilionDistrict.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221105T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T001725
CREATED:20221006T160707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T160707Z
UID:10000930-1667642400-1667649600@bayouvermiliondistrict.org
SUMMARY:Les Mains Guidées -- Dìa de los Muertos Doll Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Les Mains Guidées returns\, with a fabulous “VoodooHoodoo” Doll workshop from artist extraordinaire\, Kate Ferry. Come make your own Dìa de los Muertos doll (La Calavera Catrina) and learn the story of these dolls\, prominent in Mexican culture as part of a multi-day celebration of friends and family who have died. All materials and supplies will be furnished to fashion a colorful work of art for you and your family to enjoy. Workshop attendees age 14 and up!
URL:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/event/les-mains-guidees-dia-de-los-muertos-doll-workshop/
LOCATION:Vermilionville – Cooking School
CATEGORIES:Class,Special Event,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/new-group.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermilionville":MAILTO:Communications@BayouVermilionDistrict.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221106T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221106T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T001725
CREATED:20220927T173446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T174352Z
UID:10000923-1667739600-1667750400@bayouvermiliondistrict.org
SUMMARY:Bal du Dimanche - Leroy Thomas & the Zydeco Roadrunners
DESCRIPTION:Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host the Bal du Dimanche (Sunday Dance) EVERY WEEK.  This live music series is held in Vermilionville’s Performance Center and rustic dancehall from 1-4 p.m.  Admission is $10 and includes a self-guided tour of the Vermilionville Living History museum. \nCome early and grab lunch at Vermilionville’s restaurant\, La Cuisine de Maman.  The restaurant is open every Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and features authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine. On Sundays\, the restaurant features an all-you-can-eat Sunday buffet. \nSunday\, November 6: Leroy Thomas & the Zydeco Roadrunners \nAdmission to the Live Concert Series is included in your Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville membership.  To purchase or renew your membership online\, visit this link: \nhttps://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membership \nAll proceeds from this event go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local\, environmental and cultural missions.
URL:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/event/bal-du-dimanche-cajun-groove/
LOCATION:Vermilionville – Performance Center
CATEGORIES:Music,Special Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/joe-hall.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermilionville":MAILTO:Communications@BayouVermilionDistrict.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T001725
CREATED:20220927T174919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T174919Z
UID:10000925-1668344400-1668355200@bayouvermiliondistrict.org
SUMMARY:Bal du Dimanche - Donny Broussard & the Louisiana Stars
DESCRIPTION:Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host the Bal du Dimanche (Sunday Dance) EVERY WEEK.  This live music series is held in Vermilionville’s Performance Center and rustic dancehall from 1-4 p.m.  Admission is $10 and includes a self-guided tour of the Vermilionville Living History museum. \nCome early and grab lunch at Vermilionville’s restaurant\, La Cuisine de Maman.  The restaurant is open every Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and features authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine. On Sundays\, the restaurant features an all-you-can-eat Sunday buffet. \nSunday\, November 13: Donny Broussard & the Louisiana Stars \nAdmission to the Live Concert Series is included in your Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville membership.  To purchase or renew your membership online\, visit this link: \nhttps://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membership \nAll proceeds from this event go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local\, environmental and cultural missions.
URL:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/event/bal-du-dimanche-donny-broussard-the-louisiana-stars/
LOCATION:Vermilionville – Performance Center
CATEGORIES:Music,Special Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Louisiana-Stars.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermilionville":MAILTO:Communications@BayouVermilionDistrict.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221120T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T001725
CREATED:20220927T175348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T175348Z
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SUMMARY:Bal du Dimanche - John Wilson & the Zydeco House Rockers
DESCRIPTION:Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host the Bal du Dimanche (Sunday Dance) EVERY WEEK.  This live music series is held in Vermilionville’s Performance Center and rustic dancehall from 1-4 p.m.  Admission is $10 and includes a self-guided tour of the Vermilionville Living History museum. \nCome early and grab lunch at Vermilionville’s restaurant\, La Cuisine de Maman.  The restaurant is open every Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and features authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine. On Sundays\, the restaurant features an all-you-can-eat Sunday buffet. \nSunday\, November 20: John Wilson & the Zydeco House Rockers \nAdmission to the Live Concert Series is included in your Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville membership.  To purchase or renew your membership online\, visit this link: \nhttps://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membership \nAll proceeds from this event go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local\, environmental and cultural missions.
URL:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/event/bal-du-dimanche-john-wilson-the-zydeco-house-rockers-2/
LOCATION:Vermilionville – Performance Center
CATEGORIES:Music,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vermilionville":MAILTO:Communications@BayouVermilionDistrict.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221127T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221127T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T001725
CREATED:20221105T152247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221105T152247Z
UID:10000928-1669554000-1669564800@bayouvermiliondistrict.org
SUMMARY:Bal du Dimanche - Blake Miller & the Old Fashioned Aces
DESCRIPTION:Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host the Bal du Dimanche (Sunday Dance) EVERY WEEK.  This live music series is held in Vermilionville’s Performance Center and rustic dancehall from 1-4 p.m.  Admission is $10 and includes a self-guided tour of the Vermilionville Living History museum. \nCome early and grab lunch at Vermilionville’s restaurant\, La Cuisine de Maman.  The restaurant is open every Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and features authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine. On Sundays\, the restaurant features an all-you-can-eat Sunday buffet. \nSunday\, November 27: John Wilson & the Zydeco House Rockers \nAdmission to the Live Concert Series is included in your Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville membership.  To purchase or renew your membership online\, visit this link: \nhttps://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membership \nAll proceeds from this event go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local\, environmental and cultural missions.
URL:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/event/bal-du-dimanche-blake-miller-the-old-fashioned-aces-2/
LOCATION:Vermilionville – Performance Center
CATEGORIES:Music,Special Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/blake-miller.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermilionville":MAILTO:Communications@BayouVermilionDistrict.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221211T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T001725
CREATED:20220927T175613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220927T183303Z
UID:10000927-1670763600-1670774400@bayouvermiliondistrict.org
SUMMARY:Bal du Dimanche - The Revelers
DESCRIPTION:Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host the Bal du Dimanche (Sunday Dance) EVERY WEEK.  This live music series is held in Vermilionville’s Performance Center and rustic dancehall from 1-4 p.m.  Admission is $10 and includes a self-guided tour of the Vermilionville Living History museum. \nCome early and grab lunch at Vermilionville’s restaurant\, La Cuisine de Maman.  The restaurant is open every Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and features authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine. On Sundays\, the restaurant features an all-you-can-eat Sunday buffet. \nSunday\, December 11: The Revelers \nAdmission to the Live Concert Series is included in your Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville membership.  To purchase or renew your membership online\, visit this link: \nhttps://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membership \nAll proceeds from this event go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local\, environmental and cultural missions.
URL:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/event/bal-du-dimanche-blake-miller-the-old-fashioned-aces/
LOCATION:Vermilionville – Performance Center
CATEGORIES:Music,Special Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/revelers.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermilionville":MAILTO:Communications@BayouVermilionDistrict.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221231T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230101T003000
DTSTAMP:20260603T001725
CREATED:20221115T140421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221230T162207Z
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SUMMARY:New Year's Eve Dance with Geno Delafose and French Rockin' Boogie
DESCRIPTION:Ring in the New Year with Geno Delafose and the French Rockin’ Boogie!  Don’t miss the biggest party of the year at Vermilionville with delicious food\, drinks\, and dancing with Geno Delafose\, New Year’s Eve at Vermilionville. \nLobby opens at 8 p.m.  Doors open at 8:30 p.m. with music from 9:30 PM – 12:30 AM.  Food and beverage are available for purchase.  Admission is $35 per person and includes a complimentary glass of champagne at midnight. \nAll funds from this annual event will go towards programs that promote and preserve local cultures in Acadiana. \nNOTE: No outside food or beverages are allowed in the Performance Center. This includes water bottles\, so be aware. Also\, no large bags or backpacks\, unless subjected to search by security. No smoking within 25 feet of the Performance Center. Smoking is allowed in designated areas\, with clearly marked receptacles for cigarette butts. \n 
URL:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/event/new-years-eve-dance-with-geno-delafose/
LOCATION:Bayou Vermilion\, 300 Fisher Road\, Lafayette\, 70506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Special Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vermilionville":MAILTO:Communications@BayouVermilionDistrict.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T001725
CREATED:20230103T193517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T193313Z
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SUMMARY:Le Bal du Dimanche - Jeffery Broussard & the Creole Cowboys
DESCRIPTION:Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host the Bal du Dimanche (Sunday Dance) EVERY WEEK.  This live music series is held in Vermilionville’s Performance Center and rustic dancehall from 1-4 p.m.  Admission is $10 and includes a self-guided tour of the Vermilionville Living History museum. \nCome early and grab lunch at Vermilionville’s restaurant\, La Cuisine de Maman.  The restaurant is open every Sunday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and features authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine. On Sundays\, the restaurant features an all-you-can-eat Sunday buffet. \nSunday\, January 8: Jeffery Broussard & the Creole Cowboys \nAdmission to the Live Concert Series is included in your Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville membership.  To purchase or renew your membership online\, visit this link: \nhttps://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membership \nAll proceeds from this event go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local\, environmental and cultural missions.
URL:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/event/bal-du-dimanche-dikki-du-the-zydeco-krewe/
LOCATION:Vermilionville – Performance Center
CATEGORIES:Music,Special Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Dikki.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermilionville":MAILTO:Communications@BayouVermilionDistrict.org
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