Healing Traditions of Acadiana — Herbalism & the Civil War

Vermilionville - Performance Center

Lanier Cordell, a native of Louisiana, began studying alternative medicine and the use of medicinal herbs while still in high school and has continued this study for 55 years.. She grew up in Metairie and has lived in a wide variety of growing zones including Nashville, Tennessee, Bennington, Vermont, Troy, New York, Westchester County, New York, and south Louisiana. Her paternal grandmother introduced her to the wonders of the elder plant and began her several decades journey in the study of medicinal herbs. Lanier is a former Louisiana master gardener, a past member of The Herb Society of America and a past chair of the Baton Rouge Unit. Lanier is an accredited public relations professional and has worked in marketing, public relations and advertising for more than 30 years. She is also a writer and has had feature articles in numerous national publications and is a published author. Her book, Equinomics: The Secret to Making Money with Your Horse Business was a top seller on Amazon.com for several years. She is an internationally certified yoga therapist and teaches yoga at Miles Perret Cancer Services and The Center for Loss and Transition at Hospice of Acadiana. She lives on a 32-acre […]

Event Series Cajun Jam

Cajun Jam

Vermilionville

Vermilionville's weekly Cajun Jam is led by some of the area’s finest musicians. The free jam is held in the Performance Center of Vermilionville Living Museum & Folklife Park and is open to all skill levels-beginner to professional. Admission is free but does not include entry to the park. Special thanks to the Cajun French Music Association for sponsoring our weekly jams! Come early and grab lunch at Vermilionville’s restaurant, La Cuisine de Maman.  The restaurant is open every Saturday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and features authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine.  Check-out our menu here: https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/menu/ In addition to the Saturday Cajun jam sessions, you can also enjoy live bands and dancing on Sunday afternoons at Vermilionville in Lafayette. For more information visit our events calendar here: https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/calendar/ Admission to the Live Concert Series and discounts to our restaurant are included in your Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville membership.  To purchase or renew your membership online, visit this link: https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membership All proceeds go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local, environmental and cultural missions.

Event Series Bal du Dimanche

Le Bal du Dimanche – Les Amis du Teche

Vermilionville - Performance Center

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. Come 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. Sunday, January 14: Les Amis du Teche. Admission to the Live Concert Series is included in your Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville membership.  To purchase or renew your membership online, visit this link: https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membership All proceeds from this event go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local, environmental and cultural missions.

Event Series Cajun Jam

Cajun Jam

Vermilionville

Vermilionville's weekly Cajun Jam is led by some of the area’s finest musicians. The free jam is held in the Performance Center of Vermilionville Living Museum & Folklife Park and is open to all skill levels-beginner to professional. Admission is free but does not include entry to the park. Special thanks to the Cajun French Music Association for sponsoring our weekly jams! Come early and grab lunch at Vermilionville’s restaurant, La Cuisine de Maman.  The restaurant is open every Saturday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and features authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine.  Check-out our menu here: https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/menu/ In addition to the Saturday Cajun jam sessions, you can also enjoy live bands and dancing on Sunday afternoons at Vermilionville in Lafayette. For more information visit our events calendar here: https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/calendar/ Admission to the Live Concert Series and discounts to our restaurant are included in your Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville membership.  To purchase or renew your membership online, visit this link: https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membership All proceeds go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local, environmental and cultural missions.

Event Series Cajun Jam

Cajun Jam

Vermilionville

Vermilionville's weekly Cajun Jam is led by some of the area’s finest musicians. The free jam is held in the Performance Center of Vermilionville Living Museum & Folklife Park and is open to all skill levels-beginner to professional. Admission is free but does not include entry to the park. Special thanks to the Cajun French Music Association for sponsoring our weekly jams! Come early and grab lunch at Vermilionville’s restaurant, La Cuisine de Maman.  The restaurant is open every Saturday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and features authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine.  Check-out our menu here: https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/menu/ In addition to the Saturday Cajun jam sessions, you can also enjoy live bands and dancing on Sunday afternoons at Vermilionville in Lafayette. For more information visit our events calendar here: https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/calendar/ Admission to the Live Concert Series and discounts to our restaurant are included in your Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville membership.  To purchase or renew your membership online, visit this link: https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membership All proceeds go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local, environmental and cultural missions.

Event Series Bal du Dimanche

Le Bal du Dimanche – Cedryl Ballou & the Zydeco Trendsetters

Vermilionville - Performance Center

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. Come 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. Sunday, January 28: Cedryl Ballou & the Zydeco Trendsetters Admission to the Live Concert Series is included in your Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville membership.  To purchase or renew your membership online, visit this link: https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membership All proceeds from this event go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local, environmental and cultural missions.

Event Series Cajun Jam

Cajun Jam

Vermilionville

Vermilionville's weekly Cajun Jam is led by some of the area’s finest musicians. The free jam is held in the Performance Center of Vermilionville Living Museum & Folklife Park and is open to all skill levels-beginner to professional. Admission is free but does not include entry to the park. Special thanks to the Cajun French Music Association for sponsoring our weekly jams! Come early and grab lunch at Vermilionville’s restaurant, La Cuisine de Maman.  The restaurant is open every Saturday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and features authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine.  Check-out our menu here: https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/menu/ In addition to the Saturday Cajun jam sessions, you can also enjoy live bands and dancing on Sunday afternoons at Vermilionville in Lafayette. For more information visit our events calendar here: https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/calendar/ Admission to the Live Concert Series and discounts to our restaurant are included in your Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville membership.  To purchase or renew your membership online, visit this link: https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membership All proceeds go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local, environmental and cultural missions.

Event Series Bal du Dimanche

Le Bal du Dimanche — February 4 Pine Leaf Boys

Vermilionville - Performance Center

Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville host the Bal du Dimanche (Sunday Dance) EVERY WEEK (may be pre-empted by private events.)  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. Come 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. Sunday, February 4: The Pine Leaf Boys celebrate our Courir with us! Admission to the Live Concert Series is included in your Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville membership.  To purchase or renew your membership online, visit this link: https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membership All proceeds from this event go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local, environmental and cultural missions.

Event Series Cajun Jam

Cajun Jam

Vermilionville

Vermilionville's weekly Cajun Jam is led by some of the area’s finest musicians. The free jam is held in the Performance Center of Vermilionville Living Museum & Folklife Park and is open to all skill levels-beginner to professional. Admission is free but does not include entry to the park. Special thanks to the Cajun French Music Association for sponsoring our weekly jams! Come early and grab lunch at Vermilionville’s restaurant, La Cuisine de Maman.  The restaurant is open every Saturday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and features authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine.  Check-out our menu here: https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/menu/ In addition to the Saturday Cajun jam sessions, you can also enjoy live bands and dancing on Sunday afternoons at Vermilionville in Lafayette. For more information visit our events calendar here: https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/calendar/ Admission to the Live Concert Series and discounts to our restaurant are included in your Bayou Vermilion District & Vermilionville membership.  To purchase or renew your membership online, visit this link: https://bayouvermiliondistrict.org/membership All proceeds go towards helping the Bayou Vermilion District and Vermilionville fulfill their local, environmental and cultural missions.