Clementine Hunter & Louisiana Folk Art
Shadows-on-the-Teche is partnering with the Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios (HAHS), a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, to continue its celebration of Louisiana art. Join them on Thurs., July 17 at 5:30 p.m. for Clementine Hunter and Louisiana Folk Art, a conversation with Tom Whitehead, leading expert on Clementine Hunter, and featuring Valerie […]
Leprosy the Separating Sickness Exhibit
Beginning June 19, 2025, the Bayou Teche Museum will showcase Leprosy the Separating Sickness exhibit which will continue through Aug. 30. Join the museum at an opening reception on Sat., June 28, at 10 am. Based on content from Claire Manes and Anne Brett, curated by Archivist Theresa Herrera, and Director Ana Bellomy, the Hansen’s Disease (Leprosy) […]
Unlock Free Museum Visits for Military Families!
The Bayou Teche Museum will continue their membership as a Blue Star Museum this summer. The program provides free admission to currently-serving U.S. military personnel and their families. The 2025 program begins on Armed Forces Day, Sat., May 17, 2025 and will end on Labor Day, Sept. 1, 2025. Free admission is available for those […]
DAR Marker Dedication in New Iberia
The New Iberia Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a Marker Dedication on May 29, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. at Alma House (230 W. Main St., New Iberia). There will be an unveiling of a DAR marker naming three founding fathers as revolutionary patriots. The marker commemorates the various diverse […]
Murals & Street Art Tour
Celebrate Louisiana art with a Murals & Street Art Tour of downtown New Iberia led by local artist and muralist Paul Schexnayder in partnership with Shadows-on-the-Teche. Take the tour on Sat., May 31, at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 11:30 a.m. Tours will begin and end at the Shadows Visitor Center (320 E. Main St., […]
Celebrate Juneteenth with Zebulon’s Dream
Shadows-on-the-Teche is partnering with the Iberia African American Historical Society to host a special Juneteenth performance of Zebulon’s Dream on Thurs., June 19, at 5:30 p.m. at the Shadows Visitor Center (320 E. Main Street, New Iberia). Prior to the performance, Pastor Zachary P. Mitchell, Sr. of Word of Hope World Outreach Church and Chairman of the […]
Bob Luckey Jazz Combo Summer Concert
The Bob Luckey Jazz Combo will be presenting a free concert at 3 p.m. on Sat., May 31, 2025, at the First Presbyterian Church (1212 Jane St., New Iberia.) The concert will feature music from the Swing Era to more modern jazz, showcasing a sampling of blues, bebop, hard bop, bossa nova, samba and jazz/rock […]
New Legends & Lore Marker
Update 5/13/25: The Legends and Lore Marker unveiling has been rescheduled to May 29 at 10 a.m. Please follow and check their Facebook page for updates. Photo by: Margaret Melancon The TECHE Project has been awarded a Legends & Lore Marker grant from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation. The marker will be installed at Place […]
Cruisin’ Cajun Country 2025
Classic and muscle cars will roll through Iberia, St. Martin and St. Mary Parish for Cruisin’ Cajun Country to be held May 15 – 17, 2025. Participants will experience the area’s hottest attractions, award-winning Main Street historic district and delicious food, while spectators will enjoy free car shows. “People from many parts of the United […]
Hats Off to Moms Celebration
Born out of the Galentine’s Day concept of women celebrating women on the day before Valentine’s Day, Hats Off to Moms will be celebrated on the day before Mother’s Day, on Sat. May 10 from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., at The Main Cup (101 N. Main St., Loreauville). The event offers a day to acknowledge and […]
