At the Library in May
May 1, 2013
Andrew J. Cantrelle
May 2, 2013
Tri-parish events in May are listed below.
THIBODAUX FIREMEN’S FAIR –
May 2-5 FREE
The annual fundraiser for the Thibodaux Volunteer Fire Department returns with pay-one-price rides, a litany of food, a 5K run, an auction, a $10,000 raffle drawing and the annual parade of fire engines. Live entertainment includes Eddie Money, Wayne Toups, Daryle Singeltary, Foret Tradition, Travis Matte and Zydeco Kingpins, Bandit and more.
Firemen’s Fairgrounds, 1101 Tiger Drive, Thibodaux. (985) 447-1986 or www.thibodauxfiredept.org.
DALTON HILLIARD CELEBRITY GOLF TOURNAMENT –
May 3
8 a.m. Atchafalaya Golf Course at Idlewild, Patterson. (985) 395-4653.
COAST GUARD GOLF TOURNAMENT –
May 3
LaTour Golf Club, 300 LaTour Blvd., Mathews. (985) 632-4966
LE BISTRO-JOHN FOLSE CULINARY INSTITUTE DINNER –
May 3
The student-run restaurant gives guests the chance to interact with and enjoy meals by the aspiring chefs while supporting the Nicholls culinary program. A Russian Service/Classical French dinner is served at $50 per plate, and reservations are required. For a full menu, visit www.nicholls.edu/culinary/lebistro.
6 p.m. The Carmel Inn, 400 E. First St., Thibodaux. (985) 449-7114.
RHYTHMS ON THE RIVER –
May 3 FREE
T K Hulin performs live along Morgan City’s riverfront.
6:30-9:30 p.m. Front Street, Morgan City. (985) 384-9291.
ST. BERNADETTE CHURCH GIANT GARAGE SALE –
May 4
7 a.m. St. Bernadette Church Hall, 510 Southwest Road, Bayou Vista. (985) 395-2470.
TARC GARDEN AND MARKET FESTIVAL –
May 4
The fourth annual garden fair includes vendors, expert speakers, plant sales and lawn and garden merchandise. Terrebonne ARC showcases food, worm tea fertilizer, pepper jelly and more. All proceeds benefit the organization, which focuses on individuals with developmental disabilities ($3, free for children 12 and younger)
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. TARC Grounds, No. 1 McCord Road, Houma. (985) 876-4465 or www.terrebonnearc.org.
STATE MIXED DOUBLES HORSEHOE PITCHING TOURNAMENT –
May 4
The top male-female horseshoe-pitching duo in the state is crowned at the conclusion of a daylong tournament.
8 a.m. Kemper Williams Park, 264 Cotten Road, Patterson. (985) 385-3858.
KidPIRATES DAY “THE EARTH IS OUR TREASURE” –
May 4 FREE
Games, crafts, pirate fun, lemonade, pony rides, hay rides, food and more rule the day at the Kids In Motion Playhouse Discovery Museum event. Children’s musician Papillion provides entertainment, and a pirate costume contest begins at 2 p.m.
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ardoyne Plantation, Schriever. (985) 209-6327.
RLES FITNESS FAIR –
May 4
Raceland Lower Elementary School is the site of the second annual School Fitness Fair. The event features fitness classes, sports, games, booths and snacks for children and adults. Proceeds will go toward funding a new playground for the school.
Raceland Lower Elementary School, 4101 La. Highway 308. mmguidry@lafourche.k12.la.us.
SCOTT GOLF ASSOCIATION GOLF TOURNAMENT –
May 5
8:30 a.m. Atchafalaya Golf Course at Idlewild, Patterson. (985) 395-4653.
HORSE SHOW –
May 5 FREE
The Terrebonne Livestock Association hosts judged and speed events.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Houma Airbase Arena, 121 Moffet Road, Houma. (985) 232-5141. www.terrebonne-livestock.org.
POETRY BY CANDLELIGHT –
May 5
Live music and poetry are exhibited at the open-mic event. Last year’s event featured Louisiana Poet Laureate Julie Kane. Proceeds benefit the annual Hoodstock event in Morgan City. Pre-registration is encouraged. Tickets cost $10 in advance, or $15 at the door.
Morgan City Municipal Auditorium, 705 Myrtle St. (985) 255-0896.
LGA AMATEUR QUALIFYING GOLF TOURNAMENT –
May 6
8 a.m. Atchafalaya Golf Course at Idlewild, Patterson. (985) 395-4653.
MORGAN CITY CONCERT SERIES –
May 7
The concert series presents VoicePlay, an a cappella pop group that draws on funk, rock, jazz and blues out of Orlando, Fla., as its 2012-13 season swan song. Season tickets are $45.
7:30 p.m. Morgan City Municipal Auditorium, 705 Myrtle St. (985) 385-2307.
2 MAN RANCH SORTING –
May 8 FREE
The Lafourche Roping Club hosts a two-man ranch-sorting event, held every other Wednesday, weather permitting. The entry fee is $40 per rider for unlimited rides, and the top three novice riders receive prizes. A cutting-horse practice runs from 5-7 p.m., at $20 per ride.
Raceland Arena, 101 Senior Citizen Drive. (985) 855-4692.
HAITI MISSION GOLF TOURNAMENT –
May 10
Individual registration for the four-man scramble tournament costs $150. Prizes are awarded to the top-three teams and for the longest drive and closest to the pin. Proceeds benefit Haiti Mission Inc.
8 a.m. and 1 p.m. LaTour Golf Club, 300 LaTour Blvd., Mathews. (985) 209-3228.
RHYTHMS ON THE RIVER –
May 10 FREE
Jamie Bergeron performs live along Morgan City’s riverfront.
6:30-9:30 p.m. Front Street, Morgan City. (985) 384-9291.
BATEAUX DE BOIS FESTIVAL –
May 11 FREE
The Center for Traditional Boat Building hosts its annual event, featuring wooden boats, free museum tours, Cajun dishes, live music by Party of Two and Gary T and demonstrations of traditional crafts like cistern making, duck carving, net making and more.
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Center for Traditional Boat Building, 202 Main St., Lockport. (985) 532-5106.
SUPER RETAIL SATURDAY –
May 11
Two hours after closing its regular Saturday hours, the Lafourche Central Market hosts vendors of items that are not homemade and consultants for direct sales companies, in addition to food and in celebration of Mother’s Day.
2-6 p.m. 4484 La. Highway 1, Raceland. www.facebook.com/LafourcheCentralMarket
5K RUN FOR EXCELLENCE AND CAJUN FOOD FESTIVAL –
May 11
The Bucktown Allstars are this year’s live entertainment for the pay-one-price event featuring various cuisine and cold beverages, a block party following the annual 5K and fun run races. Registration for the 5K is $20 for students to $30 for adults.
6:30-10 p.m. Downtown Houma. (985) 868-5881 or www.tfae.org.
NICHOLLS OUTBACK GOLF TOURNAMENT –
May 16-19
Atchafalaya Golf Course at Idlewild, Patterson. (985) 395-4653.
RHYTHMS ON THE RIVER –
May 17 FREE
Chubby Carrier performs live along Morgan City’s riverfront.
6:30-9:30 p.m. Front Street, Morgan City. (985) 384-9291.
CAST AND BLAST BLACK AND GOLD CLASSIC –
May 17-18
The skeet-shooting competition ($2 per target, minimum 25 targets) begins at 8 a.m., Friday and includes individual and team competition. The fishing rodeo weigh-in is at 3 p.m. on Saturday – registration costs $25.
Bridge Side Marina, 1618 La. Highway 1, Grand Isle. (985) 787-2418.
ALL STARS CHEERLEADING FISHING RODEO –
May 18
Fishing tournament and seafood cook-off. Live music is played throughout the day.
Port Fourchon Marina, 288 Flotation Canal Road. (985) 396-2792.
BAYOU DISTRICT BOY SCOUT EXPO –
May 18 FREE
Bayou District Units and their Scouts host an exhibition of their skills and how they impact the community.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Southland Mall, 5953 W. Park Ave., Houma. bayoudistrict@gmail.com
ONE SMALL STEP 2013 –
May 18
Houma’s Mulberry Park is host to a half-mile kids fun run and a 5K race, waged alongside refreshments and entertainment. 5K registration is $25.
4:30 p.m. maegan.richard@onesmallstep.fpwr.org.
EAST ST. MARY PARISH RELAY FOR LIFE –
May 18 FREE
Driftwood and Natural Satisfaction perform amid activities for children and adults and the traditional late-night walk to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Team registration costs $10 per person.
5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Morgan City Municipal Auditorium, 728 Myrtle St. (985) 300-4212
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FAIS DO-DO –
May 18
Join the Fourth-Degree Knights of Columbus in Dulac for French, country and Cajun music and dancing. Cajun Sunrise perform. The smoke- and alcohol-free event includes a $5 meal of red beans, sausage, rice, salad, roll and dessert. Door prizes are given and 50-50 tickets cost $1 each. $2 entry fee. Doors open at 4 p.m.
6 to 9 p.m., Knights of Columbus Home, 5396 Shrimpers Row, Dulac. (985) 851-4519.
A NIGHT OUT WITH HABITAT –
May 18
Bayou Area Habitat for Humanity hosts its inaugural “A Night Out With Habitat” event, featuring the band Jazmine. Bring your own alcohol, and the dress code is business casual. Proceeds benefit the organization’s home-building mission. Individual tickets cost $30 and couples tickets cost $50, and they can be purchased at various locations in Thibodaux.
8 p.m. to midnight. Moses Community Center, 1310 Cardinal Drive, Thibodaux. (985) 447-6999 or www.bayouhabitat.org.
FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LODGE NO. 52 FISH ROUND UP –
May 18-19
The inaugural fishing rodeo benefits the Fraternal Order of Police Thibodaux Police Lodge. ($25)
Montegut Marina, 2120 La. Highway 55. (985) 228-6352
BAYOU COUNTRY CYCLISTS’ SPRING RIDE and 5K –
May 19
The annual event includes 25-, 42- and 66-mile bicycle rides, in addition to a 5K run/walk and a kids’ obstacle course. Proceeds benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. ($25 to bike or run, $35 for both)
7 a.m. Peltier Park, Thibodaux. (985) 709-1370.
2 MAN RANCH SORTING –
May 22 FREE
The Lafourche Roping Club hosts a two-man ranch-sorting event, held every other Wednesday, weather permitting. The entry fee is $40 per rider for unlimited rides, and the top three novice riders receive prizes. A cutting-horse practice runs from 5-7 p.m., at $20 per ride.
Raceland Arena, 101 Senior Citizen Drive. (985) 855-4692.
HOUMA OILMAN’S FISHING INVITATIONAL –
May 23-25
Registration costs $25.
Harbor Light Marina, La. Highway 56, Cocodrie. (985) 223-3849.
RHYTHMS ON THE RIVER –
May 24 FREE
The Good Feelin Band performs live along Morgan City’s riverfront.
6:30-9:30 p.m. Front Street, Morgan City. (985) 384-9291.
GRAND ISLE SPECKLED TROUT RODEO –
May 24-26
Registration costs $20 and includes rodeo cap and access to $1,000 in entrance prizes, lunch, dinner and a dance.
Bridgeside Marina, 1618 La. Highway 1, Grand Isle. (985) 787-2418.
BOY SCOUTS OF LOUISIANA GOLF TOURNAMENT –
May 31
8 a.m. LaTour Golf Club, 300 LaTour Blvd., Mathews.
(985) 532-0494.
DOWNTOWN LIVE AFTER FIVE –
May 31 FREE
Crush takes the stage at 7 p.m. Bring a lawn chair.
5:30-10 p.m. Courthouse Square,
7856 W. Main St., Houma. (985) 873-6408.
RHYTHMS ON THE RIVER –
May 31 FREE
Déja vu perform live along Morgan City’s riverfront.
6:30-9:30 p.m. Front Street, Morgan City. (985) 384-9291.
FATHER/DAUGHTER FISHING RODEO –
May 31 – June 1
Port Fourchon Marina, 288 Flotation Canal Road. (985) 396-2792.
Have an event in June? Send the details – what, when, where and contact information – to editor@gumboguide.com.
A golfer takes aim at a flagstick along the golf course at LaTour in Mathews. That course is the host to a few of the region’s several tournaments open to the public in May.
