https://www.theadvocate.com/search/?a=fc7e038c-ad70-11e9-b63b-63c7337c302f&s=start_time&sd=desc&f=rss www.theadvocate.com - RSS Results TNCMS 1.81.0 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 30 Festival International de Louisiane 2024 is one for the books now that it has wrapped up another mega successful year. Thu, 02 May 2024 11:26:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/ab7bc9e8-08a0-11ef-95a8-77836adecca6 https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/entertainment_life/festivals/rain-angels-help-spread-good-vibes-and-sunshine-for-festival-international-de-louisiane/article_ab7bc9e8-08a0-11ef-95a8-77836adecca6.html BY KRIS WARTELLE | Contributing writer The Acadiana Center for the Arts could not have picked a more gorgeous spring day to host its annual Sunny Side Jazz Brunch. The elegant affair took place on April 7 at the home of Kip and Carolyn Schumacher in… Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:14:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/08536964-fd8e-11ee-8da2-4f370fdf48ba https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/entertainment_life/aca-s-sunny-side-jazz-brunch-filled-with-sunshine-and-music/article_08536964-fd8e-11ee-8da2-4f370fdf48ba.html BY KRIS WARTELLE | Contributing writer Hope springs eternal, and both hope and spring were in the air at the Wisdom of the Daughters Wine tasting and fundraiser. Thu, 18 Apr 2024 08:58:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/c4b11c80-fd8b-11ee-9ee1-e38dfe5633ca https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/entertainment_life/wine-and-wisdom-on-display-at-catholic-daughters-of-americas-fundraiser/article_c4b11c80-fd8b-11ee-9ee1-e38dfe5633ca.html BY KRIS WARTELLE | Contributing writer The Acadiana Symphony Orchestra & Conservatory of Music held its premier fundraising event, the Mad Hatters Luncheon and Style Show, on March 22 at Le Pavillon in Lafayette. The mid-day soiree included a gourmet lunch along with a style show… Thu, 04 Apr 2024 09:52:00 -0500 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e716a2b2-f292-11ee-bc24-5715cd335942 https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/entertainment_life/acadiana-symphony-s-mad-hatters-luncheon-tops-off-spring-in-style/article_e716a2b2-f292-11ee-bc24-5715cd335942.html BY KRIS WARTELLE | Contributing writer Queen Evangeline LXXV Mary Elise Quoyeser celebrated one of her last official duties as queen at a festive breakfast at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Alumni Center on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 12. Mon, 04 Mar 2024 17:47:00 -0600 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/99801cc8-da81-11ee-8a7c-2b87c0a5c219 https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/entertainment_life/mardi_gras/queen-evangeline-lxxxv-celebrates-fat-tuesday-with-her-royal-court-at-pre-parade-breakfast/article_99801cc8-da81-11ee-8a7c-2b87c0a5c219.html BY KRIS WARTELLE | Contributing writer Every king needs to start his day with a good breakfast, especially if he has a full day of parades and balls ahead of him. King Gabriel LXXXV David Koke knew that and was fully prepared as he welcomed guests… Mon, 04 Mar 2024 17:46:00 -0600 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/7b19ad58-da81-11ee-8b4b-836b3cc05915 https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/entertainment_life/mardi_gras/the-king-s-breakfast-on-fat-tuesday-was-all-about-family-friends-and-fun/article_7b19ad58-da81-11ee-8b4b-836b3cc05915.html BY KRIS WARTELLE | Contributing writer The last Mardi Gras ball of the Carnival season before Fat Tuesday’s City Ball is also one of the best. The Krewe of Bonaparte saved its best for the huge crowds of krewe members, friends, and guests that gathered for… Mon, 04 Mar 2024 17:45:00 -0600 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/5a58f0a6-da81-11ee-bed8-2714d62f2275 https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/entertainment_life/mardi_gras/the-krewe-of-bonaparte-is-saved-by-the-bell/article_5a58f0a6-da81-11ee-bed8-2714d62f2275.html BY KRIS WARTELLE | Contributing writer Queen Evangeline LXXXV Mary Elise Quoyeser welcomed family, friends, guests and her royal maids to her traditional Queen’s Luncheon on Monday, Feb. 12 at the City Club in Lafayette. Mon, 04 Mar 2024 17:44:00 -0600 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/337b9542-da81-11ee-a7f5-2ffc88f5873d https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/entertainment_life/mardi_gras/queen-evangeline-lxxxv-honors-her-royal-court-at-an-elegant-luncheon/article_337b9542-da81-11ee-a7f5-2ffc88f5873d.html BY KRIS WARTELLE | Contributing writer The Cajundome Convention Center was alive with the Mardi Gras spirit on a gorgeous Sunday afternoon as Gabriel and krewe filled the center for the annual king's luncheon. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 20:00:00 -0600 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/e8f7a904-d10f-11ee-9b83-37d8dc6e30b4 https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/entertainment_life/mardi_gras/king-gabriel-lxxxv-welcomes-krewe-and-guests-at-his-annual-royal-luncheon/article_e8f7a904-d10f-11ee-9b83-37d8dc6e30b4.html BY KRIS WARTELLE | Contributing writer The Krewe of Triton knows how to throw a party. If the crowd needed any help getting into the Mardi Gras spirit, this ball (which includes an actual parade) accomplished that in a big way. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 19:00:00 -0600 http://www.theadvocate.com/tncms/asset/editorial/cdd955f8-d10c-11ee-a4a0-7796d9aea3e3 https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/entertainment_life/mardi_gras/the-mighty-krewe-of-triton-roars-through-the-cajundome/article_cdd955f8-d10c-11ee-a4a0-7796d9aea3e3.html BY KRIS WARTELLE | Contributing writer