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Creative Acadiana: Documenting Your Work for Your Portfolio
Acadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W Vermilion St, Lafayette, LA
Preston Frank & the Frank Family Band
Acadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W Vermilion St, Lafayette, LA
Silverbacks Improv Rumble
Acadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W Vermilion St, Lafayette, LA
Creative Acadiana: Ain’t No Stopping Us Now – Culture Bearer Resources in Acadiana & Beyond
NUNU's Art & Culture Collective, 1510 Bayou Courtableau Hwy, Arnaudville, LA 70512
Preston Frank & the Frank Family Band
Acadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W Vermilion St, Lafayette, LA
Silverbacks Improv Rumble
Acadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W Vermilion St, Lafayette, LA
Creative Acadiana: Documenting Your Work for Your Portfolio
Acadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W Vermilion St, Lafayette, LA
Creative Acadiana: Ain’t No Stopping Us Now – Culture Bearer Resources in Acadiana & Beyond
NUNU's Art & Culture Collective, 1510 Bayou Courtableau Hwy, Arnaudville, LA 70512
Creative Acadiana: Special Festival International Panel Discussion – Cultural Appreciation vs. Appropriation
Acadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W Vermilion St, Lafayette, LA
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- 1Student Arts Expo – Lafayette Parish10:00 am - 6:00 pmExperience the arts at this year’s Expo with performances and visual arts exhibitions from our public schools! Student Arts Expo is a free and family-friendly festival of student artwork, live performances, and fun arts activ , ...
- 2Hollow Tree Screening4:00 pm - 6:00 pmHollow Tree follows three teenagers coming of age in their sinking homeland of Louisiana. For the first time, they notice the Mississippi River’s engineering, stumps of cypress trees, and billowing smokestacks. Their differe , ...
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- 4Creative Acadiana: Documenting Your Work for Your Portfolio5:30 pmJoin us for a two-part workshop that will teach you the essential skills for documenting and showcasing your visual artwork and sculpture for portfolio. In the first session, Allison & Peter DeHart of Makemade will demonstrate the process of looking at an art piece to develop a plan for lighting your various works , ...
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- 6Preston Frank & the Frank Family Band7:30 pm - 9:30 pmBorn in Oberlin, Louisiana in 1947, Peston Frank and his group the Frank Family Band honed their chops by playing a rare commodity these days: real Creole music. With deep roots in rural Soileau wh , ...
- 7Silverbacks Improv Rumble7:00 pm - 9:00 pmThe Improv Rumble pits teams of improvisers against one another in an all-out brawl. Everything’s made up, but YOUR VOTES REALLY COUNT. Who will go home the victor? The answer depends on YOU. Audience members will vote on thei , ...
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- 9Creative Acadiana: Ain’t No Stopping Us Now – Culture Bearer Resources in Acadiana & Beyond2:00 pmFree workshop! Acadiana Cultural Health Access helps musicians, creatives, and hospitality workers in Southwest Louisiana in need of assistance or resources. Kathy Richard will provide details on some of the services available and there will be an opportunity for limited 1-on-1 consultations. , ...
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- 13Rich Vos7:30 pm - 9:30 pmRich Vos’ has four specials on Comedy Central and over 100 television appearances. He has been seen on HBO, HBO Max, Netflix, Showtime and Starz. Rich also produced and starred in the documentary “Women Aren’t Funny”, appeared in Judd Apatows “King of Staten Island.” He’s a two time writer for the Academy Awards. Rich , ...
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- 23Falstaff2:00 pm - 4:00 pmBaritone Michael Volle stars as the caddish knight Falstaff, gleefully tormented by a trio of clever women who deliver his comeuppance, in Verdi’s glorious Shakespearean comedy. Maestro Daniele Rustioni takes the podium on April 1 to oversee a brilliant ensemble cast that features sopranos Hera Hyesang Park, Ailyn Pér , ...
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- 25Insiders’ Salon – Festival International kick-off edition7:30 pm - 9:30 pmAs an AcA Insider or AcA President’s Circle member, we welcome you to join us for this exclusive party and fabulous evening of art and surprises (come and find out!). In the tradition of 18th century French salon gatherings, AcA will be transformed into a site for creative inspiration and the exchange of ideas. W , ...
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- 27Ngaiire7:30 pm - 9:30 pmA Papua New Guinea-born Australian-based R&B and future soul singer-songwriter, Ngaiire’s musical career commenced in 2003 with an enrollment in a bachelor of Jazz Studies at the Central Queensland University. Ngaiire’s debut studio album, Lamentations, was released in July 2013 and her second album, Blastoma, was , ...
- 28Creative Acadiana: Special Festival International Panel Discussion – Cultural Appreciation vs. Appropriation4:00 pmFestival International Special Conversation: Cultural Appreciation vs Appropriation This panel discussion will be moderated by Elliot Wade (The Current) and will feature Ngaiire, a First Nation Australian and Torres Strait Island artist as we discuss “how far is too far?”. This discussion will act as a sa , ...
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TICKET SALES POLICIES
- AcA does not offer refunds, exchanges, or credits if you miss a performance or cannot attend a future performance.
- Ticket prices, show dates, times, performers, and performances are subject to change at any time. AcA may, at its sole discretion, offer refunds, exchanges, or credits in the event of major changes.
- All ticket sales are final. Special promotions and ticket offers are valid on new ticket purchases only.
- Performances are rarely cancelled due to weather. The safety of our guests is our top priority, and if you are concerned about attending a performance due to inclement weather, please call the Box Office at 337-233-7060, which can advise on local conditions and parking.
- Ticket holders may donate purchased tickets back to AcA. The value of the resold tickets supports AcA’s Silent Seats program, which offers complimentary seats to youth and families who would otherwise not be able to access high-quality performances.
WILL CALL PICK-UP PROCEDURES
- Photo ID matching the account name is required to pick up tickets from Will Call.
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CHILDREN
- Children age five and above are welcome to attend performances at the AcA. The AcA does not censor performances nor make any guarantees of show content. We encourage parents to use their discretion when deciding if a show is appropriate for their child.
- Children age 2 and under do not need a ticket for entry. Children 2 and under who enter free will need to sit in the laps of the accompanying adult. You can purchase a ticket if you need a seat for you 2 and under child.
LOST/FORGOTTEN TICKETS
If you have lost or have forgotten your tickets, reissued tickets will be available to you on the night of the performance at the ticket window. The ticket holder must present a valid ID for identification. Only tickets purchased directly through the AcA may be reissued.
TICKET FEES
- All tickets, regardless of purchase location, include a facility fee retained by the AcA for general maintenance and upkeep of its venue.
- Tickets purchased online are subject to standard credit card fees. Fees vary by performance and ticket price. Tickets purchased at the AcA are not subject to per ticket credit card fees.
- Season Ticket Packages are subject to per package handling fees if the patron requests that tickets be printed and mailed by the AcA.
GIFT CERTIFICATES
- AcA gift certificates are available for purchase at the Box Office, over the phone at 337-233-7060 or online
- Gift certificates can be used to purchase any tickets or season ticket packages to events at the AcA; they may also be redeemed as donations to the AcA. Gift certificates are not valid at concessions or merchandise booths.
- AcA gift certificates do not expire.
ACCESSIBILITY
- The AcA strives to make every accommodation possible available to guests needing accessible seating. Seating is limited and we encourage guests to make arrangements in advance.
- The AcA provides an ADA accessible entrance, elevators to its mezzanine sections, listening devices, ADA accessible restrooms, and special seating (including wheelchair, motorized cart, difficulty with stairs and sight impairment)
ITEMS NOT PERMITTED IN OUR VENUES
AcA’s highest priority is our guests’ safety. Please allow extra time for arrival as each guest CAN be subject to security screenings and all bags are subject to being checked. The following items will not be permitted in the venue:
- Alcohol, drugs, illegal substances or any paraphernalia associated with drug use
- Audio/Video recorders, professional cameras, tripods
- Outside cans, bottles (including water), coolers, food, snacks, or other similar containers
- Weapons of any type, including chains, knives, spiked jewelry and firearms (excluding law enforcement officers)
- Pepper spray/mace/other chemicals
- Duffel bags, backpacks or other oversized bags (larger than 12″ x 12″ x 6″)
- Noisemakers such as air horns
- Laser pens/pointers of any type
- Flags/signs/poles
- Fireworks
- Any other item deemed unacceptable by the event/building management team