Picks around town for planning the weekend ahead
Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs
Grand Opera House of the South, 505 North Parkerson Ave., Crowley
March 14 - 16, 7PM and 2 PM Sunday
Admission: $12, $8
This family musical fairly hums with 14 lively songs, and features the wise-cracking Mirror who will answer only if addressed in rhyme, as well as a whole court of funny bubbling characters. For tickets visit the Grand Opera House website.
Monster Jam
Cajundome
March 14 - 16, 7 PM and 2 PM
MONSTER JAM, stars the biggest performers on four wheels: Monster Jam trucks. The twelve-feet-tall, ten-thousand-pound machines will bring you to your feet, racing and ripping up a custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar over - OR smash through. The 2014 touring season brings more Monster Jam excitement tailored perfectly for your family's budget, and these colorful, larger-than-life beasts are sure to capture the hearts of both young and old. For tickets go to the Monster Jam website.
Acadian Memorial Heritage Festival
March 15, 10 AM-4PM
Come take part in welcoming the Acadians to Louisiana, along with food, music, arts and crafts, theater, demonstrations and workshops, at the 10th annual Acadian Memorial Heritage Festival and Wooden Boat Congres. The Festival takes place in Evangeline Oak Park on Bayou Teche in downtown St. Martinville from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Enjoy traditional Cajun food and crafts, while watching demonstrations of how they are cooked and crafted from local chefs and artisans.
Patty in the Parc
Parc Internatnional
March 15, 5 PM
The annual St. Patrick's Day celebration in Parc International provides entertainment as well as food and drinks. This year's Patty in the Parc acts include Wayne Toups, Todd O'Neill and the Chee Weez. Advanced sale tickets are $10 and $15 at the gate. Tickets can be purchased at Marley's Sports Bar, Legends Downtown or Annex, or either Schlotzsky's Lafayette location before Saturday at the advanced sale price. Children 12 years old and younger are free. This family-friendly event will have plenty of St. Patty's flair like green beer and other prize goodies given away during the event - wear green and avoid that St. Patty's day pinch.