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in Lafayette
Tuesday, July 15th, 2025
Good morning, Lafayette. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, Creole LaLa marks its one-year anniversary at Feed & Seed with a free event that starts at 6 p.m. featuring a Creole table hosted by Louisiana Creole Inc.—an open jam session from 7 to 9 p.m. will follow with free food and local vendors. KATC
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Swig store, known for its viral dirty sodas, will open soon on Johnston Street in The Forum shopping center near F-45 gym and Jersey Mike's — making it the first location in Louisiana. Workers have installed chillers and mixers to serve fizzy, fruity, creamy drinks, and the opening is expected in about three weeks to one month. The Advocate
- ➤ Northgate Mall was bought last month by Jacoby Landry and is being rebranded as The Hub—named for Lafayette’s nickname and the I-10/I-49 cloverleaf design. The new owner said the first project—an interior renovation of the former Planet Fitness space that will become a health club and spa in partnership with his sister—will be finished in about six months and will include mixed-use commerce, green spaces and improved lighting. The Advocate
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lafayette Travel and EatLafayette have launched the Po-boy Trail — a self-guided culinary experience featuring over 70 restaurants and specialty shops serving unique takes on the classic po-boy sandwich — across Lafayette Parish. Printed brochures are available at the Visitor Center on 1400 North West Evangeline Thruway and at Downtown Administrative Offices on 1100 Lafayette Street. Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor-President Monique Blanco Boulet will attend the Children’s Museum of Acadiana event on July 23 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.—children will cast votes on future exhibits and learn how local decisions are made during a mock city council meeting. The Advocate
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Taste of Acadiana
1-10 p.m. — CAJUNDOME & Convention Center — Check for admission fees — Savor delicious dishes from 35 local restaurants while supporting community charities.
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Louisiana, Texas, GOM Oil & Gas Job Fair
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. — CAJUNDOME & Convention Center — Free entry — Network with industry professionals and explore job opportunities in the oil and gas sector.
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WCI Marriage Retreat - Two Souls United in Christ
5 PM – 3 PM — Grand Coteau Retreats — Registration fee applies — Dive deeper into spiritual union and understand St. John Paul II's vision for marriage.
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Lafayette Farmers and Artisans Market
8 a.m. to 12 p.m. — Moncus Park — Free entry — A vibrant Saturday market featuring fresh produce, handmade goods, and local crafts in a beautiful park setting.
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CD Release Show Featuring Slim Bawb and Steve Judice
7-9 p.m. — Hideaway on Lee — Tickets available — Celebrate the launch of 'Iron Sharpens Iron' with live performances by the talented duo.
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Sushi Mizu Live Music Night
6-9 p.m. — Sushi Mizu — Free entry — Enjoy the soothing sounds of Alyse Young while savoring delicious sushi and drinks.
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ARCHIVES: whimsy Art Exhibition Closing Night
11 p.m.-2 a.m. — The Hallway at the Warehouse on Garfield — Free entry — Explore a multimedia exhibit blurring imagination and reality through whimsical art and playfulness.
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Ancestral Artistry: The Influence of Africans and Creoles of Color on Louisiana Architecture
6:30-8 p.m. — Vermilionville Performance Center — Free entry — Discover the impactful contributions of Black master artisans to the architectural landscape of Louisiana.
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Alyse Young Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — Bushido-Lafayette — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of original music from local artist Alyse Young in a vibrant restaurant setting.
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Alyse Young Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — La Pizzeria Lafayette — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of live music by local singer-songwriter Alyse Young in a cozy pizzeria setting.
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