New Iberia Spanish Festival
By Ebrar Reaux, El Festival Español Chairman El Festival Español de Nueva Iberia April 26, 2019 Bouligny Plaza, Downtown New Iberia Celebrating the history, culture and heritage of Spanish New Iberia In April 1779, led by Francisco Bouligny, several Malagueno families arrived in boats propelled by long oars or sweeps along the third bend of […]
Grand Réveil Acadien
By Nelwyn Hebert Le Grand Reveil AcadienThe Great Acadian AwakeningOctober 3 – 12, 2015 Celebrating the history and culture of the Acadians2015 is the 250th anniversary of the arrival of the Acadians in Louisiana. In February 1765, a group of Acadians, led by Joseph Beausoleil Broussard, arrived in New Orleans from Nova Scotia, Canada via […]
Inside TABASCO's 1868 Open House
By Céline Alis Last Wednesday, we were invited to the open house of 1868, TABASCO‘s new restaurant located right next to the country store on Avery Island. You could smell the new furniture from the doorsteps, where Facility Manager Linda Clause and Brand Manager Angie Schaubert greeted us with a smile. They said the restaurant will […]
New Avery Island Experience
TABASCO TO WELCOME VISITORS TO AVERY ISLAND WITH NEW VISITORS CENTERExpansion Adds New Museum, Greenhouse, Exhibits, and Restaurant to Tour Stops In celebration of nearly 150 years on Avery Island, McIlhenny Company, the maker of Tabasco® brand Pepper Sauce, has started construction to expand its current visitors center. When the newly renovated center opens in […]
Young Iberian ambassadors make summer matter
Our Iberian ambassadors of the month are Sa’Raceia Roman, Terrelle Bethel, Carroll Olivier Jr., Bryanna Vital, Kandrick King Jr., Jay’Quan Malveaux and NaToj Johnson. The Johnston Hopkins Elementary and Anderson Middle students painted a beautiful mural on St. Francis Diner in New Iberia. The project was coordinated by the West End Council of Neighborhood Associations, Inc. We would […]
National Travel and Tourism Week 2015
Celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week with us May 2-10, 2015! May 4: Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne’s Press ConferenceLt. Gov. Jay Dardenne will stop at Shadows-on-the-Teche on New Iberia’s Historic Main Street at 4 p.m. for a press conference. He will discuss the importance of tourism in the economy and local communities. Shadows-on-the-Teche‘s Director Pat […]
Spring Casts its Spell
By: Brittany Racca Hungry like the wolfWerewolves never looked this cute.George Rodrigue’s famous series, the “Blue Dog,” is inspired by the French legend of the loup-garou (werewolf) and works of the world-famous artist are on display until June 30 at New Iberia’s Bayou Teche Museum in the exhibit titled, “George Rodrigue Comes Home: Under Iberia’s […]
Musician David Greely at Shadows this February
An “Informance” by Musician David Greely, Artist in ResidenceShadows-on-the-Teche’s Visitor Center320 E. Main St. in New Iberia337-369-6446Feb. 19, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.Free admission David Greely’s musical artistry extends far beyond outstanding performance. He was a founding fiddler in the Mamou Playboys, has performed nationally and internationally; and has accumulated numerous prestigious awards and recognition for […]
New Kid on the Block
By: Brittany RaccaThe Iberia Parish Convention & Visitors Bureau would like to wish a warm welcome to its new tourism partner, Leaning Oak Farm! Leaning Oak Farm:For a fun time, Leaning Oak Farm is a unique way to take the kids to get up close with animals. With guided farm tours providing a hands-on experience for […]
Blue Dog Artist George Rodrigue Memorial Exhibit
By: Brittany Racca “George Rodrigue Comes Home: Under Iberia’s Live Oaks with George Rodrigue and his Blue Dog”Bayou Teche Museum131 East Main Street, New Iberia, LA 70560(337) 606-5977Jan. 14-June 30, 2015Wed-Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m Works of the world-famous artist George Rodrigue are coming to New Iberia’s Bayou Teche Museum Jan. 14-June 30, 2015 in an […]
