Happy Hour! Raising Readers: A Happy Hour Conversation on Fostering a Love of Books

Saturday, April 5th5:00-5:45Doc Voorhies Wing of the Bayou Teche Museum Join us for a lively, thought-provoking conversation at happy hour as we explore how to inspire the next generation of readers. This panel will bring together diverse perspectives—from a progressive high school English teacher who is also a parent, to a former educator and accomplished…

Live Oak Bike Tour of New Iberia: “If These Trees Could Talk”

Sunday, April 6, 20259:00-11:00Shadows-on-the-Teche Visitors Center320 East Main St.FreeBring your own bike for the tour or rent by using the links below (provided by T.R.A.I.L) Take a leisurely bike ride down New Iberia’s award-winning Main Street as you learn about the centuries old oak trees that adorn our homes. Hear how these oaks began and…

Symphony Sunday in the Park

Sunday, April 6, 20253:00-5:00New Iberia City Park300 Parkview DriveFree Concert by Acadiana Symphony Orchestra in the shade of New Iberia City Park’s beautiful Live Oaks.  What a perfect way to end this incredible weekend. Grab a blanket or a chair, bring a snack or buy one onsite. The Iberia Cultural Resource Alliance sponsors a contest…

Divine Dirt: Inspirations, Spiritual Teachings & Gardening Tips!

Presented by Mike LeBlanc Saturday, April 5th4:00PM – 4:45PMLocation to be confirmed Michael has over 34 years of experience helping others Manifest their best lives. He is an Amazon Best Selling Author of 3 books, Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 1987, Certified Coach, Certified Reiki Practitioner, International Corporate Trainer and Designer of Inspirational gifts using…

I’ve Got an Idea for a Picture Book! Now What?

Presented by Denise Gallagher Friday, April 4th1:45PM – 2:30PMShadows Visitor Center, 320 E Main Street Louisiana native, Denise Gallagher is a published author and illustrator for children. She has written and illustrated two picture books and has illustrated folktales from both Louisiana and Canada. Thanks to an ArtSpark Grant, Denise recently produced a children’s musical…

Friday, April 4, 2025 through Sunday, April 6, 2025 L’Acadian Art Guild Exhibit

Iberia Parish Library hours: Friday, April 4th: 8:30 to 5:30Saturday, April 5th: 8:00 to 5:30Sunday, April 6th: 1:30 to 5:30 Iberia Parish Main Library445 E. Main St. Exhibit featuring original artwork created by our many talented artists will be on display Friday through Sunday during Library hours.  A reception to meet the artists will be…

Storytelling Traditions in Acadiana, Part 1 — Exploring Fictional Genres

Friday, April 4th8:30-9:15Sliman Theater, 129 East Main Street Storytelling is the interactive art of using words and actions to reveal the elements and images of a story while encouraging the listener’s imagination. It is a social and cultural activity of sharing stories, sometimes with improvisation, theatrics, or embellishment. Storytelling is a unique method of connecting…