January Goings On

Regional events in January are listed below.

CHRISTMAS AT OAKLAWN MANOR –

through Jan. 5

The manor is decorated in the Christmas spirit. It is closed on Mondays. ($15, $10 students)

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oaklawn Manor, 3296 Oaklawn Drive, Franklin. (337) 828-0434.

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS AT JOSEPH JEFFERSON HOME –

Through Jan. 6

The Joseph Jefferson home and Rip Van Winkle Gardens are decorated for the holiday season. Tours cost $10 for adults and $8 for children and senior citizens. Tours begin on the hour starting at 9 a.m., and the last tour begins at 4 p.m. The home is open seven days a week.

5505 Rip Van Winkle Road, New Iberia. (337) 359-8525.

SOUTHERN LOUISIANA BOAT, SPORT AND RV SHOW –

Jan. 4-6

The world’s largest mobile aquarium, the renowned fish-o-rama and the latest models of boats, RVs, jet skis, golf carts and all-terrain vehicles are presented at the 14th annual, three-day show. The show runs from 1-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Friday night is family night. Admission is $7 for adults, $2 children 6-15 and free for children younger than 6.

Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd. (985) 850-4657 or www.bacshows.com.

TWELFTH NIGHT RENDEZVOUS –

Jan. 6 FREE

Complimentary Hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and a deejay’s tunes are part of the celebration to kick-off the Mardi Gras season. All local Mardi Gras crews are invited, and any members of the various krewes’ courts who are in attendance are recognized and partake in a toast. The celebration is open to the public.

6 p.m. to midnight. Plantation Inn, 1381 W. Tunnel Blvd., Houma. (985) 868-0500.

A SILENT COMEDY TRIFECTA –

Jan. 11

The silent films of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy, Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton are shown with live accompaniment by organist Gene Traas. Tickets are $15 general admission and $5 for students.

St. John’s Episcopal Church, 718 Jackson St., Thibodaux. (985) 447-2910 or www.stjohnsthibodaux.org.

IBERIA PARISH LIVESTOCK SHOW –

Jan. 11-12

8 a.m. SugArena, 713 La. Highway 3212, New Iberia. (337) 380-0672.

CHILDREN’S FREE ART CLASSES –

Jan. 12, 19 and 26 FREE

Children are invited to participate in free art classes presented by the Terrebonne Fine Arts Guild over three sessions this month. Prior registration is required.

Downtown Art Gallery 630, 630 Belanger St., Houma. (985) 851-2198.

CHILI COOK-OFF –

Jan. 12

A live auction, live music, raffles and food are available to the general public at the Krewe of Mardi Gras’ 14th annual chili cook-off. Chef registration costs $50. Admission is $5 in advance, $10 at the door.

9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Terrebonne Livestock and Agricultural Building at the Houma Air Base, 221 Moffet Road. (985) 851-6977.

KREWE OF APHRODITE TABLEAU AND BALL –

Jan. 12

Admission by ticket only.

7 p.m. Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd. (985) 879-3269.

ESTATE LIQUIDATORS HOME DÉCOR AND ANTIQUE AUCTION –

Jan. 13 FREE

Home decoration and furniture are auctioned. To preview the items up for bid, visit www.aution-preview.com. Doors open at 11 a.m.

1 p.m. Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd. www.auction-preview.com

PELICAN RAMBLERS RV RALLY –

Jan. 13-17

Campers arrive in Patterson for a five-day campout.

Kemper Williams Park, 264 Cotton Road, Patterson. (985) 395-2298.

MILITARY ROUNDTABLE –

Jan. 15 FREE

Henry Cook, who was a Green Beret for 30 years, leads the Houma Regional Military Museum’s monthly roundtable discussion. The featured topic this month is Special Forces. Cook, the recipient of two Purple Hearts, began his combat tours in Vietnam in 1967-68 and was recalled to active duty in 1990 to serve as deputy directory of special operations. Coffee and conversation begin at 5 p.m., and Cook’s lecture follows.

6 p.m. Terrebonne Parish Library Main Branch, 151 Library Drive, Houma. (985) 873-8200.

MASTERS OF MOTOWN –

Jan. 15

The Morgan City Concert Series presents Masters of Motown, a group known to accurately acknowledge and preserve the genre’s history while offering audiences and entertaining trip toward nostalgia. Season tickets, with three shows remaining, cost $45.

7:30 p.m. Morgan City Municipal Auditorium, 728 Myrtle St., Morgan City. (985) 385-2307.

A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: “PARTY WITH A SONG IN YOUR HEART” –

Jan. 17

The ticketed gala includes a visit with famous musicians from the past, an art exhibit, art demonstrations, food, live and silent auctions and a raffle. New exhibits are unveiled. ($50)

6 p.m. Sliman Theater, 129 E. Main St., and Bayou Teche Museum, 131 E. Main St., New Iberia. (337) 606-5977.

ROLLIN’ BUCCANEERS RV RALLY –

Jan. 18-20

Campers arrive in Patterson for a three-day campout.

Kemper Williams Park, 264 Cotton Road, Patterson. (985) 395-2298.

KREWE OF APHRODITE/ROUSES SUPERMARKET MINI PARADE –

Jan. 19

Children dress in Mardi Gras costumes and throw beads from their homemade wagon floats around the parking lot. Mardi Gras music plays. Registration begins at 11 a.m.

Noon. Rouses Supermarket, 5818 W. Main St., Houma. (985) 856-9862.

4 W RANCH SORTING –

Jan. 19 FREE

Registration costs $15 per man and $30 per team, but spectators’’ admission is free. Concessions are sold.

1 p.m. SugArena, 713 La. Highway 3212, New Iberia. (337) 365-7539.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FAIS DO-DO –

Jan. 19

Join the Fourth-Degree Knights of Columbus in Dulac for French, country and Cajun music and dancing. Cajun Sunrise performs. The smoke- and alcohol-free event includes a $5 meal of red beans, rice, sausage, salad, bread, dessert and one drink. 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.

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY CELEBRATION –

Jan. 21

The day-long celebration honors black pioneers. Concessions are sold.

New Iberia Head Start Center, 201 Gilbert St. (337) 369-2395.

HOUMA-TERREBONNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BANQUET –

Jan. 22

The annual awards banquet and installation of 2013 officers of the Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce. Dinner is served at 7 p.m., and cocktails are sold beginning at 6 p.m. Corporate tables or sponsorships are available. ($65)

Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd. (985) 876-5600.

CAJUN ROLLERGIRLS’ BOOT CAMP –

Jan. 22 – Feb. 2

The Cajun Rollergirls, the local roller-derby team, is recruiting new skaters. Enrollment in boot camp is open to both genders, as the team seeks competitors, referees and non-skating officials. Skating experience is not required. Applicants are required to first attend an orientation meeting. For more information, email Jamie Billiot at publicrelationsCRG@gmail.com.

KREWE OF HERCULES TABLEAUX AND BALL –

Jan. 26

Admission by ticket only.

7 p.m. Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd. (985) 876-5877.

RODEO –

Jan. 26

Bull riding, barrel racing and more are on tap at the Terrebonne Livestock Association’s first rodeo in its winter series. Admission is $10 for adults and $7 for children.

7-11 p.m. Houma Air Base Arena, 121 Moffet Road, (985) 868-3484.

KREWE OF VERSAILLES PARADE –

Jan. 27 FREE

The Krewe of Versailles kicks of Carnival 2013 in the Tri-parish region with an 18-float parade from Larose to Cut Off down La. Highway 1.

12 p.m. Larose

 

KREWE OF SHAKA PARADE –

Jan. 27 FREE

The Krewe of Shaka kicks off Mardi Gras 2013 in the Tri-parish region with its 16-float parade through Thibodaux. The winding route begins at Iris Street and covers Canal Boulevard and Jackson, St. Charles and Fifth streets.

1 p.m. Thibodaux

RICKY NELSON REMEMBERED –

Jan. 27

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ricky Nelson’s identical twin sons Matthew and Gunner pay homage to their late father with a multi-media concert including covers of his hit songs and video footage of the Nelson family. ($35)

Peltier Auditorium at Nicholls State, Thibodaux. (985) 873-6367.

Campers and RVs anging from $300,000 to $1 million will be on display at the Southern Louisiana Boat, Sport and RV Show at the Houma Terrebonne Civic Center from Jan. 4-6

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