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Collection Affection

The IND stopped by the Hilliard Museum to view works by Chinese-American painter Yun-Fei Ji and artists Sandra Eula Lee and Shawne Major.

#PARTY GIRL: Palates and Paté

The Acadiana Outreach Center throws a soirée like no one else when it combines the culinary arts with those of a painted or sculpted variety. Palates and Paté was glamorous as ever with a crowd of art fans and killer auction items.

Party Girl: Boys and Girls Club Annual Soiree

Supporters of the organization that teaches character and leadership to local youth throughout Acadiana gathered for the annual Great Futures Gala with great eats, killer auctions and the best youth around who joined in the celebration.

#PARTY GIRL - True Beauty

Beauty is getting real thanks to local makeup artist Ashley Breaux and her new line — Verite Beauty Luxury Cosmetics and Skincare.

Sip and See at Entre Nous

A June “Sip and See” at Entre Nous in the Oil Center featured Lafayette artist Delie Putnam.

Day at the Derby

Acadiana’s well-dressed ladies and gents celebrated the horse racing world’s big day with a Derby-themed party at Le Pavilion in Parc Lafayette.

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It was back to the future only the way Lafayette Education Foundation can do it at the annual ReProm at Double Tree.

Party Girl: La Fête du Festival

Festival International may be months away. But, we festival all year around here. The proof came in November when a packed house at the Grouse Room celebrated the Second Annual La Fête du Festival in killer style.

PARTY GIRL

The INDStyle Awards were truly aflame this year.

PARTY GIRL

Ted Viator celebrates his 60th like only Ted can.

PARTY GIRL

The Krewe of Carnivale en Rio announced the 2016 Corte with usual fanfare for the Brazil-themed posse. The evening at the Petroleum Club was a blowout party as King Dom Pedro and Queen Isabela were announced — Drs. Malcolm Gibbs and Gina Maestri. The annual ball slated for Jan.

PARTY GIRL

The Bacchanalia at Petroleum Club brought out supporters of Big Brothers Big Sisters for a wine soirée.

PARTY GIRL

UL’s Alumni Association rolled out the vermilion carpet for the 2015 Spring Gala honoring Dwight Andrus Jr. at a swank affair in the revamped Student Union.

PARTY GIRL

The American Heart Association’s annual luncheon for ladies was a heartfelt affair. The effort to stop the No.

PARTY GIRL

The red carpet in Hollywood wasn't the only one that rolled out for the Oscars Feb. 22. Ruffino's on the River hosted a glam affair complete with red carpet, sparkling table décor and a wine dinner fit for an award.

Mardi Gras Wrap Up

Relive the most magical time of the year in south Louisiana with our round up of Mardi Gras galleries live online. From masked mystic ladies to gents in demure tuxes we have the feather-decked, bedazzled, bead laden moments that make Mardi Gras right here on theind.com.

Mardi Gras central

Mardi Gras season is in full swing and there’s one place to check out all the action here at theind.com. Hit up our galleries section for the latest pics from the biggest balls around town. Las

Calling all Mardi Gras krewes

Mardi Gras central has arrived. Today the city of Lafayette officially welcomed the season of beads, parades and grand tradition with a flag raising ceremony at City Hall with Greater Southwest

Party Girl

Richard Young did the Sinatra thing this year for his annual holiday bash. The man at the helm of Event Rental swathed the big tent at The Victorian with retro glam, put a big baby grand piano center stage and brought out the big guns with a killer Sinatra singer and a dance floor that didn’t quit.

Party Girl

It was all about the ladies at Dianna Rae during their VIP event that included champagne sipping and delicious eats from Social. Wish Lists were on hand for gift suggestions and there was no shortage of options for every lady on your list, from mammoth sparkling gems to earthy raw stones and beautiful new handcrafted glass bracelets.

Party Girl

It was all about the ladies at Dianna Rae during their VIP event that included champagne sipping and delicious eats from Social. Wish Lists were on hand for gift suggestions and there was no shortage of options for every lady on your list, from mammoth sparkling gems to earthy raw stones and beautiful new handcrafted glass bracelets.

Chefs Table Experience cocktail hour and dinner

The first ever EatLafayette Food, Wine, Beer & Spirits week started with the Chefs Table Experience dinner hosted at Village Café by IND Eats and EatLafayette. During late July, foodies were...

Party Girl September 2014

Martinis and Moss Sharon Moss rolled out the red carpet for our IND Style honorees with a special reception amongst the Mercedes. The wine flowed as former honorees mingled with newbies. Fashion...

Party Girl July 2014

Bennett's Bash Bennett's Bash brought out a bevy of bright colors and a story none of us will forget. The gala to raise money for St. Jude was the brainchild of those close to Megan and Ben Coleman...

Party Girl: A Taste of Lafayette

EatLafayette kicks off its 10th year celebrating food and all things local The Heymann Center was transformed into a culinary adventure on Tuesday, June 17, for the EatLafayette kick-off event, A...

Party Girl May 2014

ReProm to benefit LEF The prom to end all proms went down at the Hilton Lafayette to benefit the Lafayette Education Foundation. More than a dozen prominent community members filled the ballroom for a...

Party Girl for April 2014

LEF ReProm Social and the Mad Hatters Luncheon get Party Girled! LEF ReProm Social LEF gathered the ReProm court at the home of Olivia and Jady Regard for a social as the organization nears its...

Gabriel Ball 2014

Queen Evangline and King Gabriel ruled Tuesday night The Heymann Center was filled Tuesday night for Lafayette's mother of all balls - Gabriel - where Elizabeth Koke, a blonde beauty whose own mother...

Krewe of Triton

Saluting the red, white and blue - let freedom ring The Krewe of Triton celebrated its 35th year Saturday, March 1, in the Cajundome. King Triton XXXV, Dr. Fernando Alemany, and Queen Triton XXXV,...

Go Red

Ladies who lunch It was a day for some serious inspiration when the ladies in red gathered for American Heart Association's annual women's luncheon. Go Red for Women touted Katherine Switzer as the...

Troubadours Party

A royal affair The Troubadours proved they know how to throw a swanky party when the krewe rolled out to City Club in River Ranch to celebrate Peter John and krewe. {igallery...

Krewe de Wideload 2014

Movie stars and dancing queens The posse of party people at Krewe de Wideload brought the fun to the Cajundome Convention Center during their recent Mardi Gras ball filled with a presentation decked...

Krewe de Bayou's Red Hot Mardi Gras ball

A ball for all The Krewe de Bayou and Townsquare Media hosted the Red Hot Mardi Gras ball on Valentine's Day over at The District on Johnston Street. What better way to celebrate the holiday of lovers...

Apollo Ball

The greatest show on earth Whoever said "the greatest show on earth" was anything other than Lafayette's Apollo ball clearly never attended the feather-decked soiree of glitter and absolute...

Attakapas Ball

Masked ladies and mystic tradition The mystic ladies of Attakapas gathered at the Heymann Center for a feather-decked ball recently. Check our gallery for a glimpse at Lafayette's one-of-a-kind masked...

Party Girl - January 2014

Party Girl for January 2014 Sparkle Party Each year Richard Young pulls out all the stops for a holiday party that's more than your average fête of egg nog and ugly sweaters. When he swathed The...

Party Girl for December 2013

Palates & Pate, the March of Dimes Signature Chefs Gala and the royalty of Rio! Palates and Pate Acadiana Outreach Center supporters served up some serious style Nov. 14 at The Victorian during...

Party Girl for November 2013

For a party full of dead people, The Vampire's Ball was sure brimming with life. Friday, Nov. 1, 2013 Vampire's Ball For a party full of dead people, The Vampire's Ball was sure brimming with life....

Party Girl goes to the Apollo!

A whole bunch of Lafayette officials, performing arts lovers and cool townsfolk from the Hub City crashed Harlem's Apollo Theater in NYC last weekend for "Lafayette Night at the Apollo," the...

Party Girl for October 2013

All the pretty people! The IND Style awards brought out dozens of models in fall's best new pieces for a show that was on fire from playful '80s from Maven to lux furs from Raffaele's and high fashion...

PARTY GIRL: IND Style Awards

Second annual IND Events celebration of local fashion hit the mark. Acadiana Center for the Arts transformed into a high energy house of fashion for the second annual IND Style Awards featuring eight...

Party Girl

Party Girl was on the scene in August with supporters of the Healing House for the annual Martinis fete, as well as the American Cancer Society's annual Black and White Gala. Supporters of the Healing...

Party Girl: Speakeasy at The Lab

1920s inspired theme celebrates caffeine and musical sounds by Royal Teeth. Thomas Peters and the gang at The Lab Handcrafted Coffees & Comforts in River Ranch hosted a Speakeasy on Sunday, Aug....

Party Girl for August 2013

Friends and family gathered at Abacus to celebrate the marriage of Jaime Richaud and Leryn LeBlanc shortly after the couple's return from a beautiful destination wedding in Bora Bora. Friends and...

Party Girl

Party Girl was on the scene for the opening night of Ruffino's on the River, the EatLafayette Kickoff, the third annual Bid on a Bachelor and the second annual Village of Hope Gala. The official...

Party Girl: June 2013

The folks at PASA know a thing or two about artful presentations The folks at PASA know a thing or two about artful presentations - their gala was no exception. The same night The Great Gatsby opened...

Party Girl

Party Girl was all over the place in April, hitting UL's Spring Gala, the debut of Jefferson Street's newest restaurant, La Carreta, and a reunion of Festival International's founding board...

Party Girl

Party Girl goes on the scene for the 28th annual Acadiana Culinary Classic and the annual Mad Hatter's Luncheon. Eight hundred of Lafayette's food lovers convened in the Cajundome Convention Center...

Party Girl for March 2013

It was the biggest ever, and most vendors would agree it was the best. IND Media's 16th Annual Bridal Show, held Feb. 24 at The Cajundome Convention Center, was a one-stop gathering to plan everything...

Party Girl for February 2013

January arrived with ice in her veins. But around Acadiana things were sizzling hot as Mardi Gras festivities filled venues with serious revelers dressed to kill. Friday, Feb. 1, 2013 January arrived...

Rio pics online

Don't miss dozens of fresh new pics from Rio on Facebook now. Head to IND's facebook page and check out the Carnivale en Rio ball's photo album full of pics from some of the most fabulously dressed at...

Party Girl: January 2013

Guests gathered at The Victorian for Richard Young's annual Christmas fête. Guests gathered at The Victorian for Richard Young's annual Christmas fête. This year the Event Rental chief filled a tent...

Party Girl December 2012

The Acadiana Outreach Center's annual fête of food and art included a delicious selection of both, with The Victorian in Broussard serving as the backdrop. The Acadiana Outreach Center's annual fête...

Party Girl October 2012

There's something beautiful brewing in Lafayette. It started at Fashion's Night Out where the IND Monthly debuted and then continued for weeks of style-decked events. For years Lafayette's fashion...

Party Girl 09-07-12

Saint Street Inn celebrated its one-year anniversary with a packed house. Along with performances from Cavemen, Dear States and Brother Dege, the Inn served up pulled pork sandwiches with coleslaw and...

Party Girl 08-15-12

The Krewe of Triton welcomed new members at a boisterous steak dinner held at River Oaks. Lafayette's gourmands and oenophiles invaded New Orleans for the 20th annual Food & Wine Experience....

Party Girl 08-08-12

UL President Dr. Joe Savoie and his wife Gail's beautiful home was the venue for the Black & White Gala preview party. Guests and honorees for the American Cancer Society soiree enjoyed an open...

Party Girl 8-1-12

Hospice of Acadiana held its car raffle and gala at Homewood Suites, where the winner of the Mazda3 Touring Skyactiv, donated by Adrian Vega of Acadiana Mazda, was announced. Hospice of Acadiana held...

Party Girl 7-25-12

The Acadiana Center for the Arts held its 6th annual Gulf Brew fundraiser in Parc International downtown where thousands of attendees sampled more than 150 brews from both local, domestic and foreign...

Party Girl 7-18-12

Margaret and Jay Ruffin's Greenbriar home was the locale for the Muscular Dystrophy Association's Sponsor Appreciation Sunday brunch. The event was a prelude to the MDA's annual fundraiser, Passport...

Party Girl 07-11-12

Flight attendants and pilots greeted guests at the EatLafayette Kickoff party at Acadiana Center for the Arts. Wednesday, July 11, 2012 Wednesday, July 11, 2012 Flight attendants and pilots greeted...

Party Girl 07.03.12

Gerald Breaux's three decades as executive director of the Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission were celebrated with a dinner reception and roast at the Lafayette Hilton. Tuesday, July 3,...

Party Girl 06.27.12

Red carpet lined the entry to Dunn's Furniture & Interiors for the Red Carpet Runway, a benefit fashion show for the Acadiana Symphony & Conservatory of Music and Lafayette Animal...

Party Girl 06.20.12

Wednesday, June 20, 2012 City Club at River Ranch was packed to capacity for the premier Village of Hope Dinner benefitting the SOLT Kobonal Haiti Mission. City Club at River Ranch was packed to...

Party Girl 06.13.12

Richard Young of Event Rental's beautiful new venue in Broussard, The Victorian, was the setting for the Performing Arts Society of Acadiana's recent fundraiser. Wednesday, June 13, 2012 Richard...

Party Girl 06.06.12

The Junior League of Lafayette took over Trynd for its festive cookbook re-launch party. Guests sipped bellinis, red roosters and wine while enjoying delicious food made from the cookbooks'...

Party Girl 05.30.12

A massive air-conditioned, carpeted tent erected by Event Rental on the Heart Hospital's grounds housed patrons of the Heart Ball benefitting the American Heart Association. Wednesday, May 30, 2012 A...

Party Girl 05.23.12

Art lovers gathered at the City Club at River Ranch for the Big Easel's preview party. Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Art lovers gathered at the City Club at River Ranch for the Big Easel's preview party....

Party Girl 05.16.12

Gourmands gathered at Cochon for its first boucherie of the restaurant's exclusive Berkshire-Blue Butt hog. Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Party Girl dropped by the Yarn Nook to check out its Community...

Party Girl 05.09.12

Lafayette's fashion-forward men and women and philanthropic supporters packed the Feed & Seed downtown for Hemline's semi-annual fashion show. Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Photos by Kevin Ste...

Party Girl 05.02.12

City Club at River Ranch celebrated its first decade in style with a lively open house reception spreading over its entire facilities from the grill and bar to the pool and pro shop to the Carriage...

Party Girl 04.25.12

More than 25,000 ducks flocked the pools at Red Lerille's Health & Racquet club for the 22nd annual Great Acadiana Running of the Ducks benefitting the Boys & Girls Club of...

Party Girl 04.18.12

The Lafayette Young Lawyers Association toasted the season at the Spring Social held at the Corner Bar. Wednesday, April 18, 2012 The Lafayette Young Lawyers Association toasted the season at the...

Party Girl 04.11.12

Paddles up! Festival International annual art auction organizers expanded the offerings this year, and a lively group of invited guests stepped up to make it one of the most successful in Fest...

Party Girl 04.04.12

In prom night festivities March 24, The Ind's own Gracie Reaux was crowned Miss LHS. Wednesday, April 4, 2012 In prom night festivities March 24, The Ind's own Gracie Reaux was crowned Miss LHS....

Party Girl 03.28.12

The Krewe of Carnivale en Rio stayed true to its reputation for throwing the best party in town before this year's parade with an early afternoon celebration at Pour. Wednesday, March 28, 2012 Artist...

Party Girl 03.21.12

We were anticipating an emotional introduction of the happily engaged couple, but Kiki Frayard really threw us all for a loop. Wednesday, March 21, 2012 We were anticipating an emotional introduction...

Party Girl 03.14.12

The Krewe of Carnivale en Rio stayed true to its reputation for throwing the best party in town before this year's parade with an early afternoon celebration at Pour. The Krewe of Carnivale en Rio...

Party Girl 03.07.12

At the meet-and-greet with Kinky Friedman prior to his Southern Discomfort tour's  Feb. 16 show at Vermilionville, fans got to enjoy gumbo, drinks and face time with the Kinkster and the show's...

Party Girl 02.29.12

A boisterous Acadiana contingent brought a generous dose of Cajun hospitality to the Washington, D.C., Mardi Gras celebration at the Washington Hilton. Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012 A boisterous Acadiana...

Party Girl 02.15.12

The walls of Darnall, Sikes, Gardes & Frederick's offices are filled with nautical scenes and dreamy landscapes for the Winter 2012 Art for All Seasons Exhibit. Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 The walls...

Party Girl 02.08.12

Scores of lucky revelers turned out Jan. 27 at Parc International for Festival International de Louisiane's pin party, noshing on treats and grooving to Vagabond Swing as the festival's crackerjack...

Party Girl 02.01.12

More than 250 people attended UL Coach Mark Hudspeth's first public appearance since leading the Ragin' Cajuns to a stellar season and New Orleans Bowl victory. Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012 More than 250...

Party Girl 01.25.12

Oenophiles packed the City Club at River Ranch for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's first Allison Marine for Bella's Believers Wine Opener. Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012 Oenophiles packed the City Club at...

Party Girl 01.18.12

It was a celebration of fabulous food and fine art at the Lafayette Art Association & Gallery's holiday celebration... Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012 Julie Bush held a solo show of her architectural,...

Party Girl 01.11.12

Leave it to Crystall and Richard Young and the party planners of Event Rental to transform a school gym on Kaliste Saloom Road into carnival magic for an exclusive New Year's Eve soiree. Wednesday,...

Party Girl 01.04.12

Local performing arts patrons ate, drank and were merry in the festively decked IberiaBank Tower lobby during "Land of the Sweets," an annual opportunity to mingle with the stars of The...

Party Girl 12.28.11

The future was so bright some guests had to wear shades for Richard and Crystall Youngs' holiday party aptly titled "The Future is Yours." Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011 Sharon Moss's gorgeous...

Party Girl 12.21.11

UL Lafayette's award-winning College of Nursing and Allied Professions celebrated its 60th year with a big blowout at the UL Alumni House. Wednesday, Dec. 21. 2011 UL Lafayette's award-winning...

Party Girl 12.14.11

Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 Friends, family and colleagues packed Brother's on the Boulevard for its 35th Anniversary celebration and the Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce's holiday Business After...

Party Girl 12.07.11

Medical personnel and supporters gathered at Picard Park in Milton for the 6th Annual Charity Softball Tournament & 2nd Annual Jambalaya Cook-Off. Medical personnel and supporters gathered at...

Party Girl 11.30.11

Lafayette Art Association & Gallery held a reception to honor the winners of its 25th Annual "Eye of the Beholder" competition... Lafayette Art Association & Gallery held a reception...

Party Girl 11.23.11

The Lafayette Community Health Care Clinic celebrated its 18th anniversary with a reception honoring its board, staff, volunteers and patients from the current clinic and its predecessor, St. Ann's...

Party Girl 11.16.11

The sinners came out to play nice, and the saints tucked growing horns under costumes at the first Acadiana Center for the Arts' Saints & Sinners Bash on Nov. 3. The sinners came out to play nice,...

Party Girl 11.09.11

Vamps and vampires gathered at Keith's Ballroom for the Vampire's Ball benefitting the Children's Shelters of Acadiana Youth. Vamps and vampires gathered at Keith's Ballroom for the Vampire's Ball...

Party Girl 11.02.11

SpringHill Suites' beautiful new hotel on Settlers Trace Boulevard was the setting for the Pat Terry Visual Arts Endowed Scholarship Memorial Fundraiser. SpringHill Suites' beautiful new hotel on...

Party Girl 10.26.11

On the eve of Festivals Acadiens et Creoles, LA Fête Lafayette 2011 staged an impressive fundraiser at Trynd to help Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation provide health care access and economic...

Party Girl 10.19.11

It was the perfect evening to celebrate the upcoming wedding of Katy Knutson and Jacob Naomi. A Cajun-style fish fry was hosted by Steve and Patty Smith and Nancy Naomi and Carol Smith at the Teche...

Party Girl 10.12.11

Café V celebrated its 30th anniversary in style with four days of festive events. Café V celebrated its 30th anniversary in style with four days of festive events. First, Troy Richard launched the...

Party Girl 10.05.11

The ladies of the Junior League of Lafayette sparkled and shined for the Tinsel and Treasures Preview Party... Party Girl was honored to be part of another successful Opus Christi Magnum event held at...

Party Girl 09.28.11

A curious crowd (including a surprise visit by actress Faith Ford) packed Cochon for a sneak peak at chef Donald Link's beautiful new restaurant on the Vermilion River in River Ranch. If you haven't...

Party Girl 09.21.11

The best-looking six decades Party Girl has ever seen got quite the surprise in September when she walked into French Press downtown, expecting a quiet dinner with her family. Kiki Frayard's husband...

Party Girl 09.14.11

Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011 Vintage rock band Prop Studio played for a soft re-opening of the all-new Oasis Sports Bar on Verot School Road, which is under new ownership and has undergone extensive...

Party Girl 09.07.11

Lafayette's legal community and guests gathered for the Lafayette Young Lawyers Association Installation of Officers and New Attorney Reception at La Fonda. At the always well-attended event, Steven...

Party Girl 08.31.11

LITE was packed to capacity for the Business After Hours kickoff celebration of Leadership Lafayette's 25th Anniversary hosted by the Leadership Institute of Acadiana. The Leadership Lafayette and...

Party Girl 08.24.11

The '90s ruled at Barbara Olinde's Sweet 16 2.0 birthday celebration at her swanky party pad. Walls were decked with strings of pink lights and movie posters from the era, including Pulp Fiction,...

Party Girl 08.17.11

Ladies and gents dressed to impress at the elegant sponsor party for the Junior League of Lafayette's Tinsel and Treasures Holiday Market 2011 held at River Oaks. Tables were topped with stunning...

Party Girl 08.10.11

A stunned DJ Fournerat walked into the Plantation Crossing Clubhouse to find more than 70 guests yelling "Surprise!" in honor of his 75th birthday. All four of DJ's daughters, Amanda Landry,...

Party Girl 08.03.11

A flurry of linen-clad ladies and gents gathered at Abacus for Sippin' in the Sunset, A White Linen Night, benefitting the Oil Center's Festival of Light. Restaurants from the OC served up a fabulous...

Party Girl 07.27.11

Art admirers gathered for Art for All Seasons Summer 2011 Exhibit, featuring the works of artistic photographer Kerry Griechen of My Eye Photography, at the offices of Darnall, Sikes, Gardes &...

Party Girl 07.20.11

The UMC Foundation honored its finest at the Fifth Annual Jazz Brunch held at the Petroleum Club. Mimosas, Bloody Marys and wine loosened up patrons for bidding at the vast silent auction. Afterwards,...

Party Girl 07.13.11

Well-wishers gathered at Le Centre Internationale de Lafayette to bid farewell to Consul General of France Olivier Brochenin, who was promoted to deputy chief of a mission of the French Embassy in...

Party Girl 07.06.11

Covingto****n-based artist Marcia Holmes came to Breaux Bridge's Rue du Pont Galerie to celebrate her award from the International Association of Pastel Societies. Holmes was bestowed with the Master...

Party Girl 06.29.11

The 2011 "A Taste of Lafayette," featuring great cuisine from 35 of Cajun Country's finest restaurants, kicked off the EatLafayette campaign at the AcA. The event introduced the new Fly...

Party Girl 06.22.11

Members of The Inn of Court of Acadiana, The John M. Duhe, Jr. Inn of Court and The Inn on the Teche gathered for the Joint Inns of Court Social at Trynd. The elegant event allowed the judges, lawyers...

Party Girl 06.15.11

The SWLA Juneteenth Fashion Show and Banquet was held as part of the national commemoration of the African-American emancipation, which is being celebrated locally through June 20. A Lifetime...

Party Girl 06.08.11

On the night when the world is supposed to end, what better place to be than with fellow foodies and oenophiles dancing by the river? And, that's exactly what guests did at Monrovia, the palatial pad...

Party Girl 06.01.11

On a pleasantly cool and breezy May evening, Oil Center supporters and friends gathered atop the Burden Riehl Parking Garage for the Boil & Oil Rooftop Block Party-Crawfish Boil. From the lofty...

Party Girl 05.25.11

The Krewe of Bonaparte held its last party of the 2010-2011 Mardi Gras Season - the members-only annual Krewefish Boil (along with a large selection for those poor things who can't eat shell fish) at...

Party Girl 05.18.11

If you were lucky enough on Friday, May 6, and you could find the back room at Don's Seafood & Steakhouse downtown, you could see the beaming faces celebrating Marcelle Bienvenu's newest book, No...

Party Girl 05.11.11

Delta Media of Carencro orchestrated an event that brought back great memories for Party Girl March 31 in River Ranch's Town Square. Parent company of Snap 103.7 and Kool 107.1, Delta celebrated the...

Party Girl 05.04.11

Sponsors of the 2011 Healthcare Classic Golf Tournament were honored at an exclusive Old Fashioned cocktail party at Jolie's Louisiana Bistro hosted by Oncologics. Master mixologist Luke Tullos...

Party Girl 04.27.11

Best-selling author Rebecca Wells (Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood and associated tomes) was guest of honor recently at a cocktail reception hosted by UL President Joe Savoie and his wife,...

Party Girl 04.20.11

Catahoula's restaurant celebrated its grand reopening under new Chef Rachel Leckelt. Based on the fabulous food and wine served at the preview party, patrons are in for a real treat at the rustic yet...

Party Girl 04.13.11

The catwalk came to the Crescent City courtesy of Fashion Week New Orleans. The show highlighted prêt-a-porter fashions of local boutiques and retailers throughout the Gulf Coast region and gave...

Party Girl 04.06.11

Photographers from Lafayette and beyond participated in the Lafayette Art Association's fabulous exhibit Freeze Frame at LAA's St. Mary gallery. Exhibitors and patrons were rewarded at a packed...

Party Girl 03.30.11

Longtime customers, family and friends gathered at A. Bryan's Jewelers on Johnston Street to celebrate Bryan and Angie Spallino's 23 years in business. A. Bryan's got its start in 1988 in a...

Party Girl 03.23.11

You're never too young to be a leader, and St. Thomas More juniors have been proving that with their annual Hopefest event. Several years ago a group of teens dreamed of helping special needs kids and...

Party Girl 03.16.11

Trynd Ristorante & Boutique Lounge gave patrons a sneak peak of its fabulous new restaurant, martini bar, cigar bar and outdoor patios at two recent VIP Parties. Party-goers sampled freshly...

Party Girl 03.09.11

Friends and family gathered for Sherry and Bob Nicols' fifth-year anniversary party at the elegant 1100 Room in the City Club at River Ranch. Renowned musician Tony Lucca came all the way from Los...

Party Girl 03.02.11

It was a wild and crazy Sunday afternoon for the Krewe of Bonaparte at its Corner Bar social. Guys and gals sported checkered visors, shirts and caps for the racingly good time. Karaoke never sounded...

Party Girl 02.23.11

From the Grammys in L.A. to the annual Washington Mardi Gras celebration in D.C., Lafayette rocked and ruled from coast to coast on the second weekend in February. At DCMG, the Lafayette hospitality...

Party Girl 02.16.11

All was glitter and gold for Michael Lavergne's 35th Age of Aquarius Golden Gala & Dance Party Extravaganza at the Blue Moon Saloon. Admission was a gold item of clothing or accessories, and boy,...

Party Girl 02.09.11

Mallory Page Chastant's contemporary paintings were showcased at the Winter Opening Reception at Rue Du Pont Galerie and Studio in Breaux Bridge. The charming Louisiana-based artist, who divvies her...

Party Girl 02.02.11

Gallery at City Club's Winter Art Show reception had patrons all abuzz about the talent and variety offered by Lafayette area artists. Featured artists for the January/February/March exhibit are...

Party Girl 01.26.11

Sweet southern belle Dale Kennington of Alabama welcomed patrons at the opening reception of her impressive exhibit, "Mythologies," at the Paul and Lulu Hilliard Art Museum. Guests sipped...

Party Girl 01.19.11

Bonnie lasses at Tilted Kilt provided warm hospitality on the coldest night of the year at January's Business After Hours sponsored by the Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce. The pub's laid-back...

Party Girl 01.12.11

W****ednesday, January 12, 2011 The River Ranch home of Katharine Favaloro was the setting Dec. 17 for the annual Bonco Group Christmas Party. Approximately 60 friends and family members attended the...

Party Girl 01.05.11

Wednesday, January 5, 2011 Lawyers, judges and friends gathered at Lafayette Bar Association's beautifully decorated Johnston Street headquarters for its packed-to-capacity Christmas party. Servers...

Party Girl 12.29.10

Wednesday, December 29, 2010 Coldwell Banker Pelican Real Estate gave away more than $10,000 at a Nov. 9 event at the Petroleum Club. As part of an exclusive, annual marketing campaign known as the...

Party Girl 12.22.10

Leave it to Crystall and Richard Young and the creative crew at Event Rental to throw an over-the-top holiday party with a sexy goth theme. Searchlights led guests deep within River Ranch to the...

Party Girl 12.15.10

Wednesday, December 15, 2010 More than 150 of Lafayette's generous philanthropists and community leaders gathered at City Club at River Ranch for the elegant soirée celebrating the Community...

Party Girl 12.08.10

The Krewe of Xanadu held its annual Royalty Tea at Le Triomphe to announce the characters and theme of its Mardi Gras ball, scheduled for March 4 at the Cajundome Convention Center. The ladies of the...

Party Girl 12.01.10

Lafayette's finest legal eagles gathered at Corner Bar for the Young Lawyers Association's final social of the year, sponsored by Becker & Hebert, Durio, McGoffin, Stagg & Ackermann, Judge...

Party Girl 11.24.10

It was a dark and scary night for Spencer Hoyt's Halloween bash held at Debbey Ryan's Lafayette party pad. MG Designs spooked out the house for the festive event, while Party Central converted the...

Party Girl 11.17.10

Art enthusiasts came together with members of the AcA to celebrate the grand opening of the center's theater and a café. Guests toured the space and mingled over plates piled high with hors d'oeuvres...

Party Girl 11.10.10

What kind of birthday bash does a party girl throw for herself? If you're Merilyn Crain, one of the most elegant soirees Acadiana has seen in years. Known as the consummate hostess, Merilyn is the...

Party Girl 11.03.10

Artist Thad Morgan unveiled his spectacular LAfestival Official Painting of a vivid Louisiana landscape at Village Café's new space next door to its DeGaulle Square restaurant in River Ranch....

Party Girl 10.27.10

St. Martinville's beautifully restored Duchamp Opera House was the setting for the emotionally charged production of Henrik Ibsen's classic Ghosts. The cleverly staged production, reset from 1881...

Party Girl 10.20.10

Hollywood came to Lafayette for the cast party of Bullet Films' latest Lafayette-based project, Weather Wars. On a beautiful moonlit night, gorgeous young actors Erin Cahill, Jason London, Wes Brown...

Party Girl 10.13.10

Friends and fans of Aileen Bennett joined her in celebration of the launch of her second book, Using People, at Tsunami's Lounge Gallery. The event was hosted by Dexcomm, the Message Experts. Guests...

Party Girl 10.06.10

On Saturday, Aug. 28, Mazen Grill was the scene of a memorable event honoring local landman Pit Hesterly's six decades of life. More than 120 family and friends arrived from across the area and state,...

Party Girl 09.29.10

Guests gathered at the Wine Loft in River Ranch to welcome Oncologics Inc.'s newest radiation oncologist, Dr. Angela H. Wortham. A New Orleans native, Wortham just arrived in Lafayette after...

Party Girl 09.22.10

The Alamo on Simcoe Street was the site of a Sept. 11 opening reception for aspiring artist Eddie Granger of Lafayette, a senior at UL majoring in architecture. Hosting the reception were Ind...

Party Girl 09.15.10

It was back to the '80s at the Past Times at Pamplona tapas party held on a sizzling Saturday night. As break dancers spun around under a disco ball to DJ'd tunes from the decade of excess, Pamplona's...

Party Girl 09.08.10

It was a progressive party for Kris Wartelle's birthday bash in downtown Lafayette. Starting at Pamplona, guests celebrated at happy hour with margaritas, prize-winning blackberry lemonade martinis...

Party Girl 09.01.10

A ribbon cutting marked the grand opening reception of St. Pierre's Center for the Arts, an art therapy studio for individuals with developmental disabilities. This beautiful space on Vermilion Street...

Party Girl 08.25.10

The Krewe of Xanadu recently held its annual announcement gala themed this year as "Xanadu's Mystical Masquerade Gala." Krewe members attended a night full of surprises as the new royalty...

Party Girl 08.18.10

Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010 Trynd rolled out the red carpet for its opening soiree on a recent steamy Thursday night. Housed in the old Stan's building on West Vermilion Street downtown, it will have an...

Party Girl 08.11.10

The elegant home of UL Lafayette President Dr. E. Joseph Savoie and his lovely wife Gail was a fitting site for the Venetian Nights VIP party. Reflections of Hope is this year's theme for the American...

Party Girl 08.04.10

Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2010 Written by Party Girl Charley G's provided the festive locale for the seafood-themed art exhibit featuring the paintings of local artist Candace Greer, who greeted patrons in a...

Party Girl 07.28.10

Oh, my GAWD! The Joisey girls made quite an entrance at the cast party for Big Brothers Big Sisters' Murder Mystery Dinner at Cena. With their big-haired bumps and major bling, Snookie lookalike Wendy...

Party Girl 07.21.10

Vive la France! was the motto at the Bastille Day fête hosted by Chez Jacqueline in Breaux Bridge. France's own Jacqueline Saiser-Tellier prepared a fabulous six-course meal, starting with a...

Party Girl 07.14.10

So many men, so little time! Party Girl scored an exclusive invite to the Fifth Annual Gentlemen's Dinner at Village Café in River Ranch, featuring a cadre of more than 70 good looking, well-dressed...

Party Girl 07.07.10

Jefferson Street Pub was the scene for the Lafayette Young Lawyers Association's boisterous summer gathering of attorneys, law clerks, judges and friends. Budding barristers bellied up to the...

Party Girl 06.30.10

It's 5 o'clock somewhere, and that place on a tropical Saturday night was Monroe Stephenson's party pad for Stevie's Big Easy. While sipping top shelf margaritas prepared by master mixologist Monroe,...

Party Girl 06.23.10

The Krewe of Xanadu wrapped up its 20th anniversary "Tickled Pink" Mardi Gras season with a Spring Pink Fling, a couples social at the Petroleum Club. The social committee, headed by...

Party Girl 06.16.10

Even torrential rains couldn't keep the burger lovers away from Justice Grillin', the legal community's hamburger cook-off benefitting multiple sclerosis. Between downpours, the tenacious teams...

Party Girl 06.09.10

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 Written by Party Girl A red-carpet entrance at the Grand 16 led into A Night of Glamour for the advanced screening of Sex and the City 2, sponsored by Moss Mercedez-Benz....

Party Girl 06.02.10

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 Written by Party Girl The always super fabulous Annette Angelle recently celebrated her 60th birthday with a surprise party put on by her family and friends. It was held at the...

Party Girl 05.26.10

Wednesday, May 26, 2010 Written by Party Girl There is no better way to spend a dreary and cloudy Monday afternoon than enjoying delicious fare from Acadiana's best culinary experts. This year's 26th...

Party Girl 05.19.10

Wednesday, May 19, 2010 Written by Party Girl Who wouldn't love going to the Kentucky Derby? A group of good friends (which included Carl and Jheri Turnley, Kenny Klusman, Summer Parker, Marcus...

Party Girl 05.12.10

A flurry of almost 300 red-dressed ladies (and even a few gentlemen) packed the Lafayette Hilton for the American Heart Association's annual Go Red for Women luncheon. As attendees dined on a tasty...

Party Girl 05.05.2010

Almost everyone in Lafayette has had a Judice Inn burger at least once, and for many of us a trip to the quaint hamburger stand is a weekly event. Nearly every Saturday afternoon Party Girl goes there...

Party Girl 04.28.10

Corey Carriere and Regina Reviere Amy Menard, Heather Guidroz, Christina McHugh, Jessica Prejean and Chris Gilley Chris Forgason and Greg Couvillier Grant Fontenot, Lauren Turner, W. B. Furher...

Party Girl 04.21.2010

Dan Hare, Karen and Tommy Hays, Randy Rivera, and Denise and Robert Torian Mike and Kelli Becnel Lynda Judice and Gerald Judice Marianne Lane and Gene Lognion Maureen and Michael Judice Sheri...

Party Girl 04.14.10

Harry Barton of the band The N'awlins Johnnys Leah Graeff and Kate Lemoine Brycen Gaddis and Case Milligan of the band Honey Pillow Elizabeth Fontenot and Jennifer Ritter (front) Alexis...

Party Girl 04.07.10

A crowd of more than 10,000 people race for the cure Kim Ann Guidry, Ginger Breaux and (front) Annette Flanagan Jo Robinson and Jackie Duplechine Ann Dozier, Marie Calais and Vickie...

Party Girl 03.31.10

PASA board members with City-Parish President Joey Durel Jackie Lyle at the new PASA Place street sign Jackie Lyle, Don Johnson, Conni Harris Smith and Joanie Hil Cody Collins, Caroline Helm,...

Party Girl 03.24.10

The Jam Des Amis with the Louisiana Folk Roots Lou and Barbara Connor and Kathy Reed The Painted Instruments exhibit Brian Reso with his painted violin Lauren Reviere and Laura...

Party Girl 03.17.10

Michelle Rushing Garcia, Jeannette Broussard, Carrie Griffin Broussard, Kandie Matthews and Katie Ferguson Greg Daigle and Katie Ferguson Jim Rees, Kristi Shauberger Leonard and Katie...

Party Girl 03.10.10

Denise Gallagher Art Director of the Year Graham Group's Cori Webre, Sandy Broussard (standing), Kathy Andersen, and George and Roxanne Graham Donna LeJeune, Cheryl Taylor Bowie, Cairre...

Party Girl 03.03.10

Amy Werner and Caroline Elmore Jeff, Caroline and Jan Elmore Melissa Curry and Jan Elmore Jeff and Jan Elmore Bridgitte Quebedeaux, Melissa Curry, Jan Elmore and Louise Lambert Jan Elmore...

Party Girl 02.24.10

Julia and Gene Lognion Jerry and Renee Reaux and Gene Lognion Missy and Ed Wynn Lawrence and Katy Svendson Robert Harris, Renee Reaux, Ongel Aldridge, Mike Gibbens and Ross Keogh Natalie...

Party Girl 02.17.10

Alan Oschner and Kelly DeRouen Crowds pack the blue lit bar Owners Rachel and Jared Doise Josh Reed, Brett Swanner and Anthony Carnilla Roy Meaders, Christina McHugh and Alex...

Party Girl 02.10.10

Brytt Eldredge, Lauren Bourgeois, Jan Elmore and Louise Lambert Lauren Bourgeois, Shannon Johnson, Suzie Reagan, Louise Lambert, Shanna Higginbotham, Edie Corrigan and Lisa Roy Louise Lambert,...

Party Girl 02.03.10

George and Wendy Rodrigue Will and Sandra Mills Ann Fenstermaker and a mystery reveler Judy Mahtook and a mystery reveler Rusty and Brenda Cloutier King Bill, Queen Dayna and ball chairman,...

Party Girl 01.27.10

Linda Alesi and Bettie Sonnier Margaret Trahan, Jennifer Whitmore, June Pellerin and Kim Domingue Greg Trahan and Lisa Boudreaux Lisa Boudreaux and Kim Bartels June Pellerin and Denise...

Party Girl 01.20.10

Bill Fenstermaker and Congressman Charles Boustany Kirby Pecot and Bill Fenstermaker Nan Briggs Linda and Joe Broussard, whose father co-founded Washington Mardi Gras with Sen. Russell...

Party Girl 01.13.10

The Dan DeSandro Trio entertained the crowd Harold Kennedy and Dr. Jim Piccione Marvita Hudson, Jo Ellen Breakfield and Janice Briggs of the Children’s Museum with a mixed media piece by Vergie...

Party Girl 01.06.10

Kyle Lavergne and Katelyn Demoura Christine, Jhan and Elizabeth Beaullieu Alyssa Leger and Casey Daigle with Victoria and Nicholas Harrelson Sophie Luciano Amy Luciano and Germaine...

Party Girl 12.21.09

Joe and Shannon Olivier Elizabeth Haynes, David Goodwyn and Diana McCormick Alyson Haymark and Julie Bordelon Keith Blair Kiry Gonzales, Julietta Tarazona, and Gary and Thelma...

Party Girl 12.16.09

Vicki Briggs with Daryl and Laura Byrd Bobby and Barbara McCarty Terry and Jan Cromwell Margarette Derise and Angie Doumit, both of UW Philip Gould and Denis Reggie Katie Reggie, Denis...

Party Girl 12.09.09

As much as Party Girl loves partying, the most fun times are usually spent at intimate gatherings of close family and friends. Ira and Barbara Oertling had their family in town for Thanksgiving, so...

Party Girl 12.02.09

PASA’s Annual Golden Gala Wine Auction showcased rare and interesting wines as part of an event that also allows guests to bid on jewelry, art, food, travel opportunities and more. Schilling...

Party Girl 11.25.09

The adorable UL baseball hat cake The birthday girls, Trish Trahan and Becky Morvant Lindy Grier and Brady Grier John Morvant (too busy watching the game to even take a pic!), Donel Trahan and...

Party Girl 11.18.09

Jake Long, Cyndle Rowe, Chelsea Rowe, Leacy Rowe and John Aycock Ashley Daray, Tommy Badeaux, Tarah Duffy and Stacy Beck Craig Maldonado, Bob Derise, Corinne Coakley, Derrick Newman, Britt...

Party Girl 11.11.09

Bobby Fruge, Scott McElligott and Jerry Martinez Bubba, Karen, Brittany and Will Burch (top row) Carolyn and Randy Hebert, Scott McElligott, Steve Smith and Patty Naomi (bottom row) Karen...

Party Girl 11.04.09

Julia Lognion, Renee Reaux and Gene Lognion Cara Escott, Gerald and Lyndia Judice, and Dane Escott Michelle Domingue, Ongel Aldridge, Shari Raggio, Michael Aldridge and Renee Reaux Carla Gerami,...

Party Girl 10.28.09

Mike Gervais, bartender with the most Maria Capritto, Liz Stockstill and Rike Hass Martyn Thompson and Gary Cruice Dr. Mike Maher, Dean David Barry and Mike Skinner Rick Michot, Herman...

Party Girl 10.21.09

Party On! Doug and Erin Spisak take a “break” with Howard DeRouen Kathryn Perry, Steve Domingue, Jeanie Simon-Domingue and Clyde Tauzin Don Landry and Mary Beth Lowry dance off some of those...

Party Girl 10.14.09

Abi Augello, Anne Falgout, Erica Bille and Laura Andrew Cynthia Simon, Monica Laverne and Amanda Lo Mike and Ilse Spears, Patricia Parks and Mark Thompson Armand Brinkhaus and Tim Barey Greg...

Party Girl 10.07.09

Erica Trahan gets her makeup done by artist Emlee Prevot Kasey Pok, owner Christy Klenert and Brandi Rogers Christine Demette and Sherry Savoie stock up Erica Trahan and Beth Ryan pick out some...

Party Girl 09.30.09

Speaking of Ragin’ Cajun hospitality, Party Girl was also invited to UL’s “Grillin’ with the Presidents,” hosted by President Joe Savoie for the presidents an advisers of UL Lafayette student...

Party Girl 09.23.09

The Independent Weekly staff can wield a bat as well as a pen, as we showed off our athletic prowess at Comeaux field against The Krewe of Doom on a recent Friday evening. Branding ourselves the...

Party Girl 09.16.09

A record crowd packed Cajun Field The Ragin’ Cajuns cheerleaders Kevin Daigle and Carole Daigle Allison Adams Cheryl Comeaux and Brent Comeaux Future Ragin Cajuns Cody Credeur, Alli Daigle...

Party Girl 09.09.09

There is nothing that Party Girl loves more than everyone getting together for a good cause on a beautiful day. Katie Nicholson, a Lafayette kindergarten teacher, was injured a few weeks ago in a gym...

Party Girl 09.02.09

Shawn Williams, Sprague Williams and Clara Belle Williams Kysha Gauthreaux and Lisa Breaux Glynn Mayard Tony Collins and Dina Collins Rodney Boudreaux and Debbie Boudreaux Vicki Breaux and...

Party Girl 08.26.09

Front row, left to right, are 97.3 the Dawg employees Shelley Kilburn, Ramsey Leigh (2009 Colgate Country Showdown champin), Stephanie Crist, Krista Romero and Bruce Mikels. Back row are the Dawg’s...

Party Girl 08.19.09

Executive Chef Pat Mould and Melissa Bonin Chef Eric Mark, J. Garrett Charkalis, restaurant manager and James Lawrence Laura Weaver, Dale Coon and Alison Howard Pat Mould, Mary Beth Langlinais...

Party Girl 08.12.09

Everyone was helping Brittani Bass celebrate the Grand Opening of her new boutique and facial spa, o2 face and body, which is located in the Oil Center at 909 Harding St. Decorated in calming aquatic...

Party Girl 08.05.09

Party On! Glazer’s serving up some samples Vinay Kothapalli, ACA’s Jesse Guidry, Morgan Angelle and Megan Theriot Katie Ryan, Kory Champagne, Catherine Coyle and Caroline Richard Julia Wilson,...

Party Girl 07.29.09

Even though Houston artist John Palmer’s amazing artwork is shown everywhere from London to Paris to New York, whenever he has new pieces he shows them at Natalee in the Oil Center first. Recently he...

Party Girl 07.22.09

Dan Hare, Ellen Patton and Josie Clavier Subrata and Mitu Dasgupta Dr. Jay Culotta, party host Robin Hebert and Gerd Wuestemann Rebecca Doucet and Conni Harris Smith Kay Prejean, Chip...

Party Girl 07.15.09

Brenda Privat, hostess Debbie Alleman, David Bennett, Emily Squyres and Ginny Kelly Gail and Steve Wilt Ken Privat, all work and all play! Jim Guilbeaux, cookin’ up a storm! Lynn...

Party Girl 07.08.09

Frank Gerami, Sharon Moss, and Coury and Sarah Moss Leslie Briscoe and Larayne Ainsworth Guidroz Blanche Dupuis, Juliana Briscoe, Leslie Briscoe,     Craig Latch and Judy Briscoe Maria Capritto...

Party Girl 07.01.09

Newlyweds Jim and Danielle Keaty Christian Touchet and Kelly Ortego dancing it up Yvette Quantz and “Holly Golightly,” aka Amanda Bedgood “Queen of the Nile,” aka Monique Mier Naomi...

Party Girl 06.24.09

Party Girl had to hurry and change out of her little black dress into her teeny bikini, because right after the Heart Ball there was a moonlit swimming party at City Club in River Ranch that I just...

Party Girl 06.17.09

Kam Movassaghi and Kenny Privat Art and Erica Hawkins,Mary Neiheisel and Si Brown Rusty Cloutier, William Fenstermaker and Steve Afeman Jim Craft, Ray Authement and Dud Lastrapes Honoree...

Party Girl 06.10.09

The class of Leadership Lafayette XXI recently gathered together to bid adieu to one of its esteemed classmates, Jeff Johnson. A combat engineer in the Marines, Johnson has been called back to active...

Party Girl 06.03.09

Barry Berthelot with Malise Hebert and Ed Hebert Becky Berthelot, Malise Hebert, Robin McHugh and Christy Breaux Bobby Veazay Ed Hebert and Jerry Greig The Brothers Berthelot-Ben, Ross and...

Party Girl 05.27.09

Britt Richard, Anna Lodriguss and Kellen Daniel Danny Smith and Brent Sapergia of the IceGators Jonne Spann and Tim Lambert Monica Hebert, Laurie Duffy and Jennifer Lemeunier Chris Reed,...

Party Girl 05.20.09

Wolfe Washauer (groom to be) and Kate Miciotto (bride to be) Nicole Angers, Kristen Miciotto and Kate Miciotto Nicole Angers, Crystal Miciotto and Susan Miciotto Nicole Angers, Charlie...

Party Girl 05.13.09

Kam Movassaghi, Gerd Wuestemann, Adam Lemoine, Wendell Juneau and Luis Alvarez Mike Duvall, Gerry Guzzino, Bryan Scofield and Tracy Curtis Kyle Braniff, Robert Crouchet, Gary Hebert and Richard...

Party Girl 05.06.09

The Independent Weekly Publishing Group’s Cherry Fisher May recently hosted a High Tea at her River Ranch home, along with co-hosts Jerry Caillier, Sherry Brown, and Elizabeth Picard. It was to launch...

Party Girl 04.29.09

Fred Mills and Scott Stephanski Shanna Higginbotham,Melissa Recatto and Stacy Frederick Photo by Isabel LaSala Photo by Isabel LaSala Ashley Montross and Mary Kennedy Kim Kringlie (a Culinary...

Party Girl 04.22.09

2009 ReProm King Floyd Degueyter and Queen Naomi Maraist Greg Trahan and Greg Mouton Cheryl and Ed Bowie John Paul and Suellyn Charbonnet Lance and Kathryn Strother Presenting Sponsor Cox...

Party Girl 04.15.09

Bishop Michael Jarrell, Ed Hebert and Keith Simon Keri Delhomme, Nicole Hamilton, Dean and Charlotte Blanchard Tommy Maggio, Janet Gooch and Jackie Maggio Bishop Jarrell, Msgr. Keith DeRouen and...

Party Girl 04.08.09

Ann Fenstermaker, Elaine and Ed Abell Colleen McDaniel and John Chappuis Laura and Daryl Byrd Bill Fenstermaker Martha Brown and Joanie Hill Mary and Ken McCarron David and Gina...

Party Girl 04.01.09

Who’da thunk it? Officials cut the ribbon on the all-new Billeaud’s Bait ‘n’ Booze in River Ranch. The Landry sextuplets traveled all the way from Whiteville to celebrate the grand opening of Bait...

Party Girl 03.25.09

Joey Durel Gerald and Helen Breaux Rubens Mesa and Julieta Tarazona, Guamas Owners Johnny Sabastian, Jordan Judice, Brian DeHart, Rubens Mesa, Christian Hererra, Stacey Fabre, Dax Allen, Dawn...

Party Girl 03.18.09

Erin Hawkins, Ashley Moncla and Spook Moncla, Gretchen and Chris Vincent Greg and Tressa Trahan, Kathie and David Sturgis Kiki and Rick Frayard Charlotte and Paul Segura Curtis and Gwen...

Party Girl 03.11.09

Beth Guilbeau and Janet Begneaud Crystall Young and Carole Ann Piccione Kelly Gautreaux Jane Debaillion and Carole D'Amico standing with Denise Chapman, Margie McClendon and Debbie Moret Mary...

Party Girl 03.04.2009

Honorees Ashley Elizabeth Sittig and Stephen D. Baker Jr Stephen Baker, Richard and Elaine Zuschlag, Ashley Sittig Ashley Sittig, John Baker, Stephen Baker Malloy Moulis, Kathryn Baker, Ellen and...

Party Girl 02.25.2009

Andrew and Karen Harwood Shelley, Lauren and Bryan Sibley LeeAnn and Mike Ramondet Mike and Evelyn Craton Party Girl is taking a few well-deserved days off following her favorite season (which is...

Party Girl 02.18.09

Liz Webb and Rob Bruce Ashley Primeaux, Michelle Brown and Liz Webb Sarah Moss and Liz Webb Liz Webb and Liz Grayson Dan Hare with Steve and Paulette Landry Linda Badon, Carla Dartez and Randy...

Party Girl 02.11.09

Revelers from the Krewe of Mystic Louisianians LSU’s drum major leads the visiting squad of Golden Girls and the Tiger Band The Tiger Band drum corps King Roy Martin III and his daughter Laura...

Party Girl 02.04.09

Katherine Supple Former Xanadu Queens and present, Kim Domingue,     Donna Lyon, Kim Bartels, Dianne Carlisle, Debra Sonnier and Debbie Mills King Leopold III Riley Barber, Queen Astrid I...

Party Girl 01.28.2009

Allison Hebert and Carolyn Broussard Ann Laurent and Mary Beth Tolson Kim, Lindsay & Jimmy Mallia Cathy Alba, Susan Strait and Gretchen Davis Long before Johnny Depp’s swashbuckling Captain...

Party Girl 01.21.09

Janice Leblanc and Ashleigh Dugas Bridget Lowry and Meghan Connell Ceylon Wiliams and Robert Michalk Mella Viera King Dom Pedro IV, Cyrus Champagne Scott and Lisa Kerstetter with Kiki...

Party Girl 01.14.09

BBR runner Amanda Poehler and her parents, Melanie and Tom Poehler, and Monica Hebert, BBR Creative media buyer BBR founders Cathi Pavy, Cherie Hebert and Sara Ashy Guests at BBR’s ribbon cutting...

Party Girl 01.07.09

On Dec. 15, Onebane Law Firm held a Christmas cookie contest to benefit breast cancer awareness. Former Onebane attorney Jennifer Kleinpeter, who now works for the Justice Department in Baton Rouge,...

Party Girl 12.23.08

Bailey’s Restaurant celebrated its 15th anniversary in grand style on Wednesday, Dec. 3, with more than 150 guests enjoying some of the fine wines and wonderful food prepared by award-winning owner...

Party Girl 12.17.08

Party Girl is so pleased to report that the new fund-raising strategy for the Lafayette Catholic Service Centers is a resounding success. This year, the diocese retired the Bishop’s Charity Ball after...

Party Girl 12.10.08

PASA celebrated its 19th season with a reception at Catahoula’s Pinhook Road Restaurant on Oct. 11 following the world premier performance of Elisa Monté’s Zydeco Zaré. Commissioned by PASA and banker...

Party Girl 12.03.08

Maybe the crowd was down a tiny bit and so was the total bidding (perhaps a sign of the times), but there was still lots of buzz at the annual Palates & Paté extravaganza in November, benefiting...

Party Girl 11.26.2008

Jimmy Hollier, Kevin Merchant, Missy Theriot and Greg Koury Brad and Jennie Pellegrin and Frank Neuner On a crisp evening in late October, friends, family, colleagues and former classmates made the...

Party Girl 11.19.2008

Jean-Paul Coussan and Elise Bouchner were selected as class representatives and delivered a humorous recap of the year. Representing LL’s sponsoring organization, the Greater Lafayette Chamber of...

Party Girl 11.12.2008

Lieutenant Governor Mitch Landrieu emcees a Taste of Louisiana at Epcot Gerald Breaux and Helen Gardiner OK, I admit it, I went for the food. When someone invites me to a party and tells me the...

Party Girl 11.05.2008

Susan Fisher and Billie Henry of UL's homecoming committee and Erin Kelley with the Lafayette chamber. Lowry's Printing's huge exterior display of UL prez T-Joe Savoie Tom Voinche, eating dip from...

Party Girl 10.29.2008

Sylvia and Bryan McLain with Van Eaton & Romero’s Teresa Hamilton Beth Champagne of The Kitchenary, which provided kitchen décor Debra Sonnier, Maureen Smith and Michelle Cart, who did the...

Party Girl 10.22.2008

Charlie Dugas Lisa Strauss-Warner and Linda Gondron, Stuller’s board vp and prez, respectively It was a night of diamonds and incredible local fashions (more like “diamonds and studs,” as the...

Party Girl 10.15.2008

Desire and Crystal Kayla Broussard, Amy Smith, Wendy Myers and Amanda Hargett It was a Party Girl Night-on-the-Downtown a couple of weekends ago, an evening spent bar hopping to get a glimpse of...

Party Girl 10.08.2008

Dr. Magdy Bayoumi of UL, City-Parish President Joey Durel, Dr. Ali Parzivand (Hessam’s father who is the school psychologist for the Iberia Parish School Board) and Dr. Kam Movassaghi of Fenstermaker...

Party Girl 10.01.2008

Heather Herdrich and 9-month-old Payton Frances and Major Handy Frances and Major Handy Renee Hess, Cynthia Thompson and Sarah Berthelot Well these ladies have done it again — the Junior League of...

Party Girl 09.24.2008

Kelley Gauthreaux, Queen Isabel IV, and Cyrus Champagne, King Dom Pedro IV, greet their loyal subjects. Cherie Broussard, Kim Trahan, Tommy and Monica Onebane at the Rio Sambada Bonnie and Bill...

Party Girl 09.17.2008

Abby Richard Annie Spiering entertaining her customer Providing freshly baked European breads, pastries and sandwiches for three years called for a celebration, and Party Girl was first in line for...

Party Girl 09.10.2008

Museum board member Vanessa Hill and Museum Wine Festival chair Monet Maloney Museum director Mark Tullos visits with Mimi Prevost, Cherie Kraft and Gail Savoie On Aug. 11, The Paul and Lulu...

Party Girl 09.03.2008

Kathleen Blanco Joey Durel A typical Murder Mystery Theater gives clues to the audience and leaves dinner guests guessing whodunnit, with what weapon and why. But this annual mystery theater, a...

Party Girl 08.27.2008

Danielle and Adrian Baudoin and Ronald and Terri Decuir Dr. Rob and Ashley Lecky Ashley Lecky’s surprise 40th birthday was announced by handmade invitation, a black miniature photo album studded...

Party Girl 08.20.2008

Cade, Millie and Mia Dardar Drake, Zayne and Amanda Forness Party Girl met the next generation’s hero, the one and only Showbot, on Thursday, Aug. 7. You would have to see this massive humanoid...

Party Girl 08.13.2008

Angie Moreau, Marcia Bradley and Paige Gary Tim Bradley, Pat Bradley, George Bradley and Angie Moreau Party Girl is all about being seen at parties, and if you think the grand opening of the new...

Party Girl 08.06.2008

From left to right: Ricky Schoeffler, Jennifer Bock, David Lowry, Cynthia Fakier, bride Editha Colis Schoeffler, groom Franz Paul Schoeffler, Brea Schoeffler, and Britt Schoeffler Mr. and Mrs. Franz...

Party Girl 07.30.2008

Angela Morrison and Donna Delahoussaye Christina Harper, Allen Bacqué and Dr. Maria Doucet Jay Culotta, CB Talley, Anissa Talley and Greg Daigle Donna Delahoussaye, Susan Simmons, Rose Cormier and...

Party Girl 07.23.2008

Terrance Simien performs with Lil’ Nathan and the Zydeco Big Tymers Terrance Simien and Margaret Trahan Dave Welch completes landscaping tasks on Day of Caring. Acadian Ambulance employees build a...

Party Girl 07.16.2008

Carol Carol and Isaac Hebert Charlotte Jeffers and Diane Wright Hoffpauer Gabrielle Casebonne, Amy Aderman, Adrienne Guidry, Dawn Alexander and Kelly Strenge Margo Latiolais, Katie Ferguson and...

Party Girl 07.09.2008

Jon Murphy and Jorge Cosenza of Taylors International Tiffany Thorton, Tori Bowling, John Wolfe and Ben Thibeaux Jean Hudelot, Dot Darce, Mike Lind, Michelle Hudelot and Trista Abshire Greg Mier,...

Party Girl 07.02.2008

Flint Zeringue, Brad Duhé, Nanette Gossen, Donna McClure, Andrea Guidry, Wade Trahan, Wil Barnhill, Tammy Parker-Pratt, Valerie Guidry, Shannon Routte and Darby Routte Victor Versaggi and Jamie...

Party Girl 06.25.2008

Joan Moody and Erin Spisak Erin and Doug Spisak Perhaps Party Girl’s favorite party of the year to cover is the The Krewe of Xanadu’s annual Spring Social in May. After all, keeping the Mardi Gras...

Party Girl 06.18.2008

Apiyo Obala, Amy Venable, Randy Newman, Jacqueline Lyle, Shantell Romero Gomez and James Edmunds Dr. Jay Culotta and Randy Newman Dr. Mary Neiheisel, Dolly Brandt, Dr. Jay Culotta, Randy Newman,...

Party Girl 06.11.2008

Annie K. Thomas, Michelle Boudreaux, Meredith Stokes, Jennifer Whipple, Kate Leleux, and Jennifer Ducharme Nancy Mouille, Michelle Boudreaux, Jennifer Ducharme, and Meredith Stokes It was a rainy...

Party Girl 06.04.2008

Eddie Leger Jenee Doucet Roselyn Reed and Amy McFillen JayCee joins the Cupid Shuffle Talk about an inspiring spring fling. Clients of the Lafayette Association for Retarded Citizens were treated...

Party Girl 05.28.2008

Helen Breaux, Claire Miciotto, Judy Briscoe, Georgette Miller, Nicole Theriot, Barbara Bordelon, Kathy Herter, Susan Allardyce and Sarah Oubre Helen Breaux, Kathy Herter, Sarah Oubre, Judy Briscoe,...

Party Girl 05.21.2008

Gwyn and Kent Hutslar and Frank Valls Barbara Katz, Jennifer Butler and Mischa Byruck Francis Pavy and Steve Ellis Jolynn Smith, Zeck Mohrmann, Dickie Landry, Wayne Ditch and Jon Smith Especially...

Party Girl 05.14.2008

Wayne Shullaw, Julius “Will” Grubbs, Miles A. Matt and Gary Kraus Ed Abell, Kyle Bacon and Ryan Goudelocke Larry Curtis, Charles Ziegler and John O’Meara Arty Wagley, Valerie Keller and Tiffany...

Party Girl 05.07.2008

Katie Ferguson, Emily Foreman and Stepanie Geiger Melody Andrus and Kaysha Alleman Does anyone recall Party Girl’s new charitable group of dynamite friends? Yes, you know the one — the Junior League...

Party Girl 04.30.2008

Denny Guilbeau, Brooke Sokol and Benny Guilbeau Dale Thevenet and David Legendre Party Girl succumbed to the ReProm talk about town, which was far from the traditional fund-raiser with a far sexier...

Party Girl 04.23.2008

Janet Limouze, Sylvia Bienvenu, Ruthie Heard, Barbara Larriviere, Darrell Bourque, Didi Battle and Mimi Prevost Karen and Darrell Bourque Spring time brings a bounty of outdoor gatherings, and Party...

Party Girl 04.16.2008

Ashley Taylor, Mandy Girouard and Jenny Korner Chad John and Robert Martina Party Girl experienced true VIP treatment on Thursday, March 27, at the Lafayette Young Lawyers Associations’ exclusive...

Party Girl 04.09.2008

Bailey Terrebonne, Erin Spisak, Kris Steuart and Raquel Richard Carol Groth, Executive Director Theresa Smith, Selina Trahan and Eva Trahan Although the temps were near freezing on Saturday, March...

Party Girl 04.02.2008

Holly Broussard, Sarah Palmer and Michael Tassin Cheryl Taylor Bowie and Erin Hawkins Christina Marks, Jansen Dupuis and Stephen Bardwell Debby Bardwell, Jim Bardwell, Katie Positerry and Lantian...

Party Girl 03.26.2008

Bethany Bazare and Lauren Bellard Erin Bellard and Neil Faulkner Yvette Monteleone, Andrew Bellard and Brent Monteleone Sarah Stutes and Neil Faulkner Because great parties are so much fun, people...

Party Girl 03.19.2008

Katie Ferguson and Jay Pierret John Ferguson and Nick Ferguson, Crystal Ferguson and Alaina Ferguson Jeannine Rees, Katie Ferguson, Jim Rees, and Jay Pierret Lori Broussard, Taylor Toce, and...

Party Girl 03.12.2008

Charlie White, Karen and Mitch Trahan (Gilligan and MaryAnn), Debbie Ray and CJ JayCee and Steve Wiley Polyester Power Hour Party 2008 fans Nancy Vallot, Michele Plonsky, Bubba, Pam Begnaud and...

Party Girl 03.05.2008

Lafayette Chamber of Commerce Chairman Robbie Bush, Edward C. Abell and Gregg Gothreaux AAC Community Development Director Gwen Richard, KATC-TV3’s Kari Hall, and Director of Louisiana Cultural...

Party Girl 02.27.2008

Angie Simon and Julie Greco at the Rio Ball Anthony Gene Lognion as Shrek the Captain and his donkey Wrapping up the Mardi Gras season, Party Girl got her final fill of the last of the king cake. I...

Party Girl 02.20.2008

Lynne and Joey Durel, Tracy Wirtz Party Girl is still filing away stories and pictures from the shortest Mardi Gras season in memory. There were so many parties and so little time, it was difficult...

Party Girl 02.13.2008

Ann Marie Nieneyer, Brittney Leger, Kellie Buteaux and Michelle Snoddy Corey and Angelle Grimley It’s been a whole week since Mardi Gras, and Party Girl still hasn’t recovered; clearly the carnival...

Party Girl 02.06.2008

Aimee Landry, Erin Kelley, Amy Chauvin and Nicole DesOrmeaux Greg Daigle Birthdays should be a national holiday in my book, and as for Amy Chauvin, Jan. 18 was her day. Party Girl was thrilled to...

Party Girl 01.30.2008

Aileen Bennett and Sean Ryder Greg Daigle Imagine having the perfect accessory — a Vivian Alexander purse — and the most beautiful furs to accent any occasion. On Monday, Jan. 21, Party Girl...

Party Girl 01.23.2008

Michael Huber, Elaine Wright, Carolyn French-Huber Maxine Caldwell, Sandra Wilcox While it killed me to miss dinner at Crystal Rice Plantation and Heritage Farm, I was more than thrilled to have...

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Golden Gala model and Erin Fitzgerald Gerd Wuestemann and Allen Toussaint The holiday season was a golden opportunity to bring people together to give to their communities. Time after time,...

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Crystall and Richard Young Ian and Angie Ross and Tracy and Peter Yuan Before the memories of the holidays fade, Party Girl has one more soiree to share from 2007 and it’s a perennial favorite:...

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Never one to miss out on the party scene, Party Girl arrived just before the birthday girl made her entrance. Turning 40 should always come with a bang (not that Party Girl knows what it is...

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Lafayette welcomes a fresh approach to grocery shopping ' finally! On Nov. 28, The Fresh Market requested the attendance of Party Girl and all of her friends at the VIP preview of the newest...

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Reminiscing about my high school parties always brings out the giddy schoolgirl in me. Traditionally, themed parties were the most fun for Party Girl and recently Curtis and Gwen Hollinger...

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Party Girl knows just what to do to both raise money for non-profit agency Acadiana Outreach and whet my appetite for edibles and extravagant fine art. On Nov. 14, this year's Palates &...

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Mardi Gras season is taking me completely by surprise this year. I was still out shopping for pumpkins to carve while the Krewe of Bonaparte held its annual fall cocktail party at the...

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I don't think my high heels would fly on an offshore platform, but I felt right at home when the Women of Lagcoe invited guests and supporters to a fabulous and extravagant luncheon at the...

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Even party girls sometimes need a little spiritual guidance. So I was quite delighted to accept an invitation from the Episcopal Church Women to their annual fall kick-off. The "High...

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You knew when you walked into the party that it was going to be a very special night. The Silver Oak Cabernet was flowing (Party Girl's favorite) from a full service bar, and host Glenn...

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While Party Girl usually hits the town at night, I recently had some daytime fun when I was invited to chaperone The Krewe Des Jeunes Amis, a children's Mardi Gras krewe, at their fall...

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Party Girl likes to rock, and my favorite party of the year rocks and benefits the Acadiana Center for the Arts. The 3rd annual Party Like a Rock Star event at the ACA ' titled "Rock N...

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Since its grand opening a few weeks ago, MainStreet at River Ranch has definitely been the place to see and be seen in town. No wonder Party Girl often finds herself among the many happy...

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Can you believe it? After all these years Party Girl finally had her first Tinsel and Treasures experience. Right from the start I knew that this was going to be a very special shopping...

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On a not-so-chilly summer night, I went to chill out with hundreds of fellow shoppers at the Big Chill, River Ranch's annual summer evening event and the perfect cure for shop-aholics. In...

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I've attended parties at some of the most fashionable homes in town, so I'm not easily impressed. But the minute I set foot into Judy and Robbie Mahtook's Girard Park Drive home, I marveled...

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Lafayette Ballet Theatre saw the start of this year's Dance Conservatory session as an opportunity for fun and inspiration. More than just an orientation, the event included a "show and...

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I've always enjoyed the summers in Louisiana because it allows me to work on my tan. For all of us sun-worshipers there's a new spa in town that keeps sun damage in check. Party Girl...

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Crispy quesadillas, sizzling fajitas, and mouth-watering margaritas were the order of the day for the long-awaited ribbon cutting and opening ceremonies at Agave Mexican Grill and Cantina,...

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While I'm not accustomed to laboring, I admit to enjoying helping clean up the Vermilion River with employees from Total Safety U.S. on Saturday, Aug. 11. Along with many volunteers, this...

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Party Girl loves to hit the circuit and check out as many events as possible in an evening, but I just couldn't tear myself away from the Tinsel and Treasures Sponsor Party held Wednesday,...

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Taking a break from my fast-paced life, I decided to join the agents from Van Eaton & Romero at the Townhouse Restaurant for a laid back evening for the company's Agents Appreciation Fish...

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Blistering summer temperatures can't stop the always-creative Krewe of Xanadu from showing its Mardi Gras spirit, as its members gathered for one of their socials recently at Grant Street...

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Party Girl's mantra is to look good at all times, and attending a sneak preview of La de dah's Fashion Show downtown on June 28 enhanced my eye for this season's fashions. Two hundred guests...

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On summer evenings Party Girl prefers to keep cool indoors whenever possible, so I shudder occasionally when I receive invitations to outside events. Luckily hostesses Abigal Rasonet and...

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Attention all party coordinators, all divas who love to be pampered, and all women who love to bask in the company of close friends: Take lessons from Mrs. Lou Patin. The first invitation I...

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On a recent Thursday afternoon Party Girl traded her high heels for a "Master of Bar-b-q" apron and headed to the Justice Grillin' Hamburger Cook-off event. The annual fundraiser...

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Party Girl's been moving up in the world lately. The Downtown Development Authority and Downtown Lafayette Unlimited joined presenting sponsors Architects Southwest, Cox Communications and...

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Community Foundation of Acadiana hosted an evening of food, art and philanthropy on May 31 and even better, it took place at the Acadiana Center for the Arts! The second annual event titled...

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Bradley & Moreau Law Firm felt right at home in their new location at River Ranch, and they felt right at home to sponsor the May 3 Rhythms on the River. The spring season started with a...

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Never underestimate what the anticipation of Mardi Gras season can do to members of a Mardi Gras krewe. On Friday, May 11, The Krewe of Bonaparte held a spectacular gathering at...

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Ann Laurent donned a perfect little black party dress and a glittering tiara for her 50th birthday party recently, and shared the special night with dozens of family members and friends...

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Party Girl knew long before Cyndi Lauper that girls just want to have fun, and the women in attendance at the Junior League of Lafayette's Senorita Diva Party last month have more fun doing...

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The evening of April 20 was unlike any other for the Teche Electric Supply company. Founders Pete and Mac Hays and their wives Jerry and Madeline Hays arrived to their electric superstore in...

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Party Girls knows everything there is to know about crawfish ' or so I thought until I received an invitation to the Krewe of Bonaparte's "Great Krewefish Round-Up." At the...

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In conjunction with ArtWalk on Saturday, April 14, a new spirituality center in Lafayette was dedicated in the honor of Dottie Guilbeau and named Sophia's Circle. Special guests visiting that...

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Fred Daspit may have retired from UL in 1993, but his passion for art and design hasn't waned one bit. A former instructor of art education, art history and the history of interior design...

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One of Party Girl's favorite things about springtime is the great weather, because everybody knows great weather means plenty of outings. The Lafayette Public Library Foundation held its...

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Not certain about the type of wine that goes with a certain Cajun dish? Wondering about which mushrooms to use in an andouille and mushroom cream sauce? Last week I went to the right place...

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Keeping up with what's new in town and always being on the look out for new friends, Party Girl was very excited to be invited to attend the grand opening celebration of Shinto, Lafayette's...

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The Eleventh UL Alumni Spring Gala was held March 31 at the UL Alumni House on St. Mary Boulevard. The evening started with a slight sprinkle and ended with clear skies. Gala honoree Jim Doyle...

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Party Girl's heart was full of joy after attending a recent fund raiser to benefit The Healing House. Once a year, The Frame Shop and Gallery 912 in the Oil Center turns over its exhibit...

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Le Triomphe's Clubhouse turned into a reunion for Jodi Fremin-Sigue on Saturday, March 17. This surprise party went off without a hitch, thanks to her husband, Dr. Gerard Sigue, and her...

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Last week, the Acadiana Center for the Arts turned its gallery into its own Project Runway ' the Remix! For those of you who were out of the loop, KSMB Fashion week began Feb. 26 and ended on...

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Last week was a whirlwind, and Party Girl kicked it off on Wednesday, Feb. 28 at a special event for at-risk kids in Lafayette. Pippin McGee Children's Furniture Store and The Outreach Center...

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Party Girl loves Missy Cannon's plan for her new gallery, Flowers into Paintings, located at 201 Westmark Blvd. Ste. E. Missy specializes in flower preservation and wants to complement the...

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Party Girl got a taste of Carnival in Rio right here in Lafayette with the Krewe of Rio. I got to take my picture on a Harley with still-hunky Erik Estrada at his Parade Marshal Party the...

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Although Jerry Douglas' recent Louisiana Crossroads performance was just before the Mardi Gras melee, he'll always be royalty in Party Girl's book. Music writers place him king of the world...

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In Party Girl's informed opinion, the Krewe of Apollo tableau was a bit tamer and the program a bit tighter than recent years, which isn't a bad thing at all. The theme was "Weather or...

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It's high time for a tea party, and Colleen Lucile Guidry met family and close friends for high tea at The Windsor Court Hotel in New Orleans on Saturday, Dec. 30. This bride-to-be was queen...

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Time is on her side. Irma Thomas, the Soul Queen of New Orleans, played Friday, Jan. 19, at Grant Street Dancehall to benefit Faith House, the local crisis shelter for women and children. I hear...

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Judging from the flurry of amour recently, Lafayette's the place for love. An engagement party was held Dec. 23 at Gerald Breaux's home for his daughter, Claire, and her fiancé, Todd Lewis....

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Three years in a row, special event designer Richard Young and his wife Crystall have celebrated the holidays in style. I'd heard rumors of a glowing dance floor, so my curiosity got the...

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The New Year is off and running, but Party Girl is still reliving all those holiday events. On Dec. 4, the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity met for a private gala dinner at Le Triomphe to mark its...

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The hunt was on for another FUN-raiser at the Heymann Performing Arts Center. But I didn't recognize the camouflaged center, the decorative items gleaming with a wildlife motif. Members of...

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Party Girl prepared her palette to paint the night a colorful success at Acadiana Outreach Center's 7th annual Palates & Paté fundraiser. No doubt this event was a sellout, with artists...

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With the holiday season and party circuit in full swing, I'm also remembering my 2006 New Year's resolutions ' being healthy, happy and on constant holiday. To get a head start for 2007 in...

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Who says lawyers can't get into the spirit of the season? On Dec. 5, the Onebane Law Firm hosted the annual Christmas social for the Lafayette Parish Bar Association. With Christmas décor...

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Acadiana Festival of Trees kicked off the holiday season at the City Club at River Ranch which benefited an organization close to my heart: Acadiana Youth, Inc. The three-day event got under...

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It takes a village to raise a child, and it takes all of us to raise money ' so why not raise the roof as well? Last week, Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana held its annual fund-raiser, The Night...

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Party Girl has never seen this many cute dogs in one place before. As if the 8th Annual Bark in the Park held by the Lafayette Animal Aid wasn't enough to bring out the cutest tail-waggers in...

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The Starry, Starry Night fundraiser for the Dr. Tommy Comeaux Memorial Endowed Chair in Traditional Music at UL was threatened by a deluge, but thanks to hosts Bradley and Mary Chastant, you'd...

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The Mystic Krewe of Apollo's question for its 2007 Mardi Gras Ball ' "Weather or Not!" ' was answered resoundingly. At the royalty announcement party on Saturday, Oct. 21, the...

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Phew, Party Girl had a hectic week and really needed a glass a wine last Friday after work. What better way to start the weekend than with a free wine tasting at Philippe's Wine Cellars (now...

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Last weekend's Festivals Acadiens featured no shortage of related events, and Party Girl kicked off her weekend on Friday the 13th with the good luck of scoring an invitation to the Frame...

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In case you didn't know it, Party Girl is a church-going girl who along with Caroline Burdette, Katy Merchant and Jan Skinner asked the Holy Spirit to provide guidance for all those who pursue...

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The only thing Party Girl loves better than Tinsel & Treasures is the fabulous preview party the Junior League throws each year to kick off the weekend of great buys. Roxanne Graham and...

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On Sept. 18, Party Girl stopped in at Nitetown for The CW Network launch party. KLWB joined The CW Television Network on Sept. 20, the official launch date of the new station. Party Girl was...

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It's been a busy month for parties, mes amis! With the Performing Arts Society of Acadiana's season kicking off, Festival International's "Friends" event and several other kickoff...

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After a couple of "touchdown" years with football players Jake Delhomme and Kevin Faulk, United Way of Acadiana changed its tune for this year's campaign kickoff. Carencro native and...

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Romance is in the air again this week! And I'm glad to report it's a favorite gal of mine, Amanda Le-Roy. Amanda has been dating Danny Toups for six years, and he finally popped the question....

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Coinciding with our "Women Who Mean Business" issue this week is Party Girl's own version of this annual celebration of Acadiana's go-getter females. Any woman who starts her own...

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The cooler weather isn't quite here yet, but it's time to start preparing our calendars for Acadiana's plethora of fall events. Autumn means the start of stellar music and arts events like...

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There's always a first time for everything, and Party Girl's got a couple of firsts to announce in this edition. From anniversaries to first-annual events, there's reason to celebrate! It's...

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Even though Lafayette is full of events, Party Girl's always glad to see a new one start up. The Oil Center Renaissance Association's first-ever Sippin' in the Sunset ' what a great name ' at...

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Travel and adventure are all part of summertime fun, and Party Girl's glad her readers are keeping her informed about their summer vacations. But the trip Lafayette native Lesley Beckers...

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Party Girl can always spot the signs of a good party, no matter where it is. Of course, it's easy to do when it happens right outside your door. That was the case recently when two huge trucks...

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What's the best way to cool off in this July heat? Party Girl advises downing a huge bowl of ice cream, and on July 8 more than 700 people agreed with me. Downtown's first Louisiana Homemade...

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If you somehow missed Party Girl's scented memo last month, I hope you didn't miss Grant Street Dancehall's grand reopening on July Fourth weekend. It was four days and three nights of some...

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Party Girl just can't wait to tell y'all about her big VIP evening at Cypress Bayou Casino. It's worth the drive to Baldwin for three clubs, Mr. Lester's and trying your hand at the craps...

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The party invites keep pouring in, and Party Girl's social calendar is as full as her frozen Cosmopolitan glass this summer. Props go to local food stylist and cookbook editor Sandra Day for...

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Summer fun continues, mes amis! A sure bet to kick off the season is always the Kentucky Derby. Louisville-bound for the 132nd "run for the roses" were Kenny and Dawn Clark. Dawn...

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From luaus to musical jams and farewells, there's never any shortage of parties for Party Girl to attend in Acadiana. I always appreciate a well-planned fête, no matter the theme. And Michael...

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Summer's all about acting like a kid again, and Party Girl's glad to see so many local kids having some summer fun! Leslie Briggs threw what may have been the coolest birthday party during the...

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With the summer heat comes exciting vacations and tropical-themed parties. MidSouth Bank opened its new Johnston Street branch Hawaiian-style with music by The Tropic Hoppers and two tropical...

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The UL Lafayette Alumni Center's beautiful grounds were the setting for the 2006 Spring Gala, honoring Braxton I. Moody III for his commitment to the university and Acadiana. Mr. Moody got the...

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I'm not sure about my fellow partiers, but for Party Girl, Festival International week was a whirlwind of activity. But then I expected nothing less for the big 2-0; happy anniversary,...

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Mes amis, Party Girl's still recovering from her awesome Festival experience (did y'all see The Skatalites' closing show at sundown Sunday?), but the parties keep on going. Many thanks to...

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Anniversaries are cause for celebrations in Acadiana, especially when it comes to our locally owned businesses. Applause goes to Golfballs.com, is celebrating 10 years in the online golf...

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Party Girl had the pleasure of hanging out with some local intellectuals recently. (Partying's not my only forte, mes amis!) As usual, this year's Flora Levy Lecture drew yet another great...

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Well, y'all, it's official. Party Girl can now jet off to Dallas for the weekend any time she wants with American Eagle's new service at Lafayette Regional Airport. The announcement came April...

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Party Girl's event calendar is starting to fill up, mes amis. I hope to see all of my friends around town in the coming weeks, especially with Festival International fast approaching. In...

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Spring is in the air, and as the flowers bloom, so do Acadiana's ladies as they transition into their warm-weather wardrobes. The fashions were in high style at March 23's Viva la Cure! event...

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There was no better place to be last Saturday than The Big Easel at River Ranch. The sunny weather was a perfect 68 degrees with a slight breeze and blue skies. A sort of outdoor art walk, The...

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I hope everyone enjoyed the start of Downtown Alive! last Friday. Y'all know that means it's officially spring in Lafayette, even if the calendar doesn't say so yet. That diva Theresa...

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Party Girl knows everybody's working on their Lenten penances out there, but celebrations of all kinds continue in Acadiana. Coeur de Lion Publishing and Dwight and Nedra Andrus hosted a...

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It's official: Lafayette 2006 Mardi Gras was a success! Beautiful, sunny weather arrived just in time for Lundi Gras and only got better on Fat Tuesday. Party Girl even got a slight sunburn!...

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Even though Party Girl's taken off her Mardi Gras mask, she's still partaking in a whirlwind of events. There are restaurant openings and birthday parties to attend and even more fêtes to...

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I hope y'all are ready, cause Fat Tuesday is approaching fast! The fun starts Feb. 24 with the Friday Night Parade, so get your mask and beads ready. The Krewe of Brigands de Lafitte gathered...

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Can y'all believe that Wally Romero turned 30 again? Party Girl's favorite young-at-heart host jetted in from Paris to host his birthday Feb. 3, with as much gust and gusto as his usual rowdy...

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The French are known for their good taste, good food and good wine, a trio that pairs well with Acadiana parties. For the past year, Alliance Française de Lafayette has been teaching Acadiana...

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Party Girl loves to mingle with royalty, and that was the case at Oakbourne Country Club, where The Game of Kings (and queens) was the theme, and Queen Athena and King Ares XVIII (Sommer...

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Mardi Gras parties are heating up for Lafayette's revelers! But none have been hotter than those held by the Krewe of Xanadu, whose 2006 theme is "Some Like it Hot." The krewe's...

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It's carnival time, mes amis, and Krewe of Carnivale en Rio turned up the heat and spiced up the season South American style at its inaugural Mardi Gras ball. Rio presented its royalty: Pete...

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As the year wound down, the crowd wound up at The Townhouse's New Year's Eve party. Hundreds of people gathered on the garden terrace to watch the clock tick away the final seconds of 2005,...

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Happy New Year mes amis! I hope y'all closed out 2005 with a bang and are ready to do it all over again in 2006. Party Girl sure is! But there are still some more parties to recap, starting...

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The holiday party reports are rolling in, y'all! Gachassin Law Firm's Silver Bell Soirée outdid itself this year, tripling attendance and almost quadrupling the amount of money raised for...

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More and more New Orleanians keep making their way to Lafayette and, thankfully for us, bringing their spirit and traditions with them. That spirit was more evident than ever at the recent...

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Just 11 more days 'til Christmas, mes amis, and I suspect you're all shopping like crazy and partying, of course. I'm getting ready for my own fête, making final decisions on red and...

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As a preview of what's in store at this year's Palates & Paté event, the Apèritif party at the IberiaBank tower had tongues wagging. The bank's new Lafayette President Pete Yuan welcomed...

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I hope you're all rested from the holiday and ready for the party season! Party Girl can hardly keep up with all the events on my plate, but don't worry, I won't miss a one! And I'm...

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Happy Thanksgiving mes amis! I hope you all have a wonderful holiday, filled with plenty of parties and food. I'm wishing the same to Sam Voisin, former sales director at the Cajundome who...

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Party Girl's been having some busy weekends, y'all, and Nov. 10-12 required all of my party skills! I was off to Baton Rouge Friday night for the debut of Louisiana Crossroads at the Manship...

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The holiday season is approaching mes amis, and y'all know what that means? Parties, parties, parties! Downtown officials announced plans last week for a city Christmas tree and lighting of...

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Whether it's for Halloween or Mardi Gras, it's never a bad time to masquerade. Healing House brilliantly paired up this theme with Party Girl's favorite drink for an evening of Martinis &...

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The party season is heating up, mes amis. We've got beer bashes, cookbook debuts and birthdays, not to mention all the Halloween parties coming up. The weekend of Oct. 13 was a busy one,...

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While we partake in all the parties happening in Lafayette, we have to remember that our four-legged friends like to have fun too. Pet boutiques are popping up all over town, so we're not the...

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Party Girl is happy to report that Acadiana parties are back in full swing. Local organizations, like the Performing Arts Society and Louisiana Crossroads, are gearing up for their fall...

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As festival season kicks off and cooler weather rolls in, it's time to pick up one of those long, tiered skirts that are back in style, and head outdoors! If you'd rather throw on a pair of...

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I'm never one to miss a party, but I've had enough of hurricane-related parties this year. Let's hope that the rest of hurricane season, post-Rita, is quiet and we can get back on track for...

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Mes amis, read on for part deux of Party Girl's local volunteer recap. I told y'all there would be plenty to report! Well, in addition to volunteering, locals are also turning their parties...

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In place of the latest party news this week, Party Girl is bringing y'all a firsthand account of local operations from the volunteer front. I've donned my khakis and baseball cap in lieu of my...

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Can y'all believe it's been 20 years since the first Festival International de Louisiane? Twenty years of world music, food, arts and people! Well, this is the year to celebrate, as the...

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Party Girl's got good news from the party front this week. Local sweethearts Henry Florsheim (of LEDA) and Kimberly Schuler recently got engaged. The two met when Kimberly moved to town for a...

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LaFonda seems like the place to be in Lafayette these days, mes amis! It must be the air conditioning and margaritas. People traveled up and down I-10 to help Louis David celebrate his 23rd...

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Lordy, lordy, y'all are never going to believe who's twice the age of 40. Local businessman and philanthropist Paul Hilliard turned 80 years young recently ' definitely an occasion for a...

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Celebration's been the reason for local parties lately. From birthdays to fundraising to grand openings complete with celebrities, the fêtes are heating up! Jeff Elmore's 35th birthday was a...

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Every once in a while, Party Girl comes across an event that really stands out. Don't get me wrong, a party's a party, but sometimes I'm just blown away. It happens a lot in Acadiana, with all...

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We're officially entering the middle of summer, mes amies. Hope y'all are staying cool out there. Party Girl would be content to wear her bathing suit and a cute coverup through September, but...

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We've all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and local event planners are taking that advice to heart. Breakfast events in Acadiana occur year-round, giving us a great...

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As the summer temperatures heat up, so do the parties, mes amis. Most of you are staying indoors for themed fêtes and celebrations, but a few brave partygoers have ventured outside. Lafayette...

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The Lafayette "divas" got together at Zea recently to celebrate Jenn Adcock's 30th birthday. The girls, who formed their diva group last year as an excuse to get together for some...

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It's been another week full of great food and new fashions. I hope y'all enjoyed the debut of my "Notable Nuptials" column. Stay tuned for more from the wedding front. But for now,...

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As prime wedding season is upon us, Party Girl's still looking for the man of her dreams, but that never stops me from missing Acadiana's most "notable nuptials." From...

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The much-anticipated opening of L'Auberge du Lac Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles was the place to be on May 26, mes amis. With her media pass in hand, Party Girl headed west that night to...

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The temperatures are heating up and so is the party scene, so get ready for an event-full summer. With so many places to see-and-be-seen, even Party Girl might get flustered, but not to...

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The song "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" was made for Acadiana, ladies! Y'all have been out and about, having some fun and looking fabulous while doing it. Party Girl is glad to see so...

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We're gearing up for summer y'all, and that means vacation time. Lafayette's partiers have been traveling all over, from Africa to the tropics, and attending and throwing some fabulous fêtes...

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Whew! Party Girl's been out on the town so much she can hardly keep up. And with this beautiful spring weather, who wouldn't want to make the rounds! Here's my PG wrapup of spring events, so...

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Happy post-Festival mes amis! I hope you all got out and enjoyed the perfect weather and stellar music lineup during Festival International. Party Girl's been hearing all kinds of Festival...

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Party Girl's toes are still tappin' from Festival International last weekend and the Performing Arts Society of Acadiana's four-day Tap City marathon the previous week. I hope everyone had...

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One of Party Girl's favorite things about springtime is the great weather, because everybody knows great weather means great parties! To kick off spring's arrival, the UL Lafayette Alumni...

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Well, it's official: Dwyer's is finally open at night! Party Girl is just so excited about being able to get those plate lunches after hours. To celebrate their expansion, Dwyer's guests and...

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Party Girl's had her banquet hat on, mes amies. The Greater Southwest Black Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet March 18 at the Martin Luther King Center. What an affair! Eric...

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The place to be March 4 was the opening of the Shaw Center for the Arts in Baton Rouge and Tsunami's second location. With a rooftop spot overlooking the Mississippi River, those Acadiana...

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Spring is in the air, mes amies. Easter is approaching, and that means only one thing ' time to don a hat. (Party Girl also gives her fashionable friends the green light to break out those...

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Party Girl loves a night out on the town, especially when it's out of town! I was ready for The Big Easy when the Chamber announced its Building Community Conference was being held in New...

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Surprise, Surprise! Guess who was in attendance at not one, but two surprise birthday parties recently. That's right ' Party Girl! Longtime friend Kolleen Verlander and her husband Leo told...

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The weather's warming up mes amies, and that means Downtown Alive! starts again and strolling during ArtWalk becomes a bit more pleasant. Party Girl had the chance to hang out with all the...

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The new Zeus downtown opened this past Monday, and Party Girl has yet another great restaurant to add to her list of hot spots! In fact, the partying began before the restaurant even opened....

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Mardi Gras krewe reports are coming in, mes amies, and Party Girl is glad to say that this year's festivities welcomed the young and the young at heart. The Krewe of Oberon Children's Carnival...

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Whew! This Party Girl is partied out, but she sure had fun. I hope you all did the same and boogied straight through Fat Tuesday. Now, it's time to get back to those New Year's resolutions and...

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Mardi Gras season is in full swing y'all and just a couple days away. Party Girl's feet are tapping just thinking about catching all those beads and dancing to all that great music. It's...

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As Twelfth Night kicked off the Mardi Gras season, so did the 12th Night Revelers with karaoke, dancing and beautiful flowers at River Oaks. (A party can never have too many fabulous flower...

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Cocktails can help make a party great, mes amies. Wine, cosmopolitans, martinis, mint juleps ' all wonderful ingredients. If any of you are interested in taking a road trip to New Orleans,...

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Besides eating and shopping, what's the third luxury people engage in over the holidays? Think a huge tub of popcorn and stadium seating ' the movie theater's red carpet is the place to be...


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