Abstract painting at Southdown Plantation
March 6, 2012
Science Olympid fosters youths’ love for experiments
March 12, 2012
Family fun events in the Tri-parishes are listed below.
11th ANNUAL FEAR NO EVIL BULL RIDING CHALLENGE –
March 3
Forty gutsy cowboys and 50 of the fiercest bulls equal a wild night of ridin’, buckin’, crashin’ and mayhem. Add a couple of clowns, live music and a Kids Calf Scramble and you’ve got a party.
Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd., Houma, at 7:30 p.m. (985) 850-4657. www.houmaciviccenter.com. $14-$23.
HORSE SHOW –
March 4 FREE
The Terrebonne Livestock Association hosts judged and speed events.
Houma Airbase Arena, 121 Moffet Road, Houma, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (985) 804-7932. www.terrebonne-livestock.org.
STUDENT ART SHOW –
March 4-10 FREE
Terrebonne students in all mediums compete for ribbons and free art lessons.
Downtown Art Gallery 630, 630 Belanger St., Houma. (985) 876-2198. www.tfag.org.
6th ANNUAL LADIES NIGHT OUT –
March 9
Fundraising gala for a cause includes dinner, a silent auction, entertainment by Sharon Martin and the New Orleans All-Stars.
Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd., Houma, at 6:30 p.m. (985) 873-4616. www.tgmc.com. $40.
GUMBO COOK-OFF –
March 10
Blend pots of great gumbo, Cajun bands and children’s activities and you’ve got the makings of the Gumbo Cook-Off. Four-person cooks can enter for $15.
KC Hall, 108 St. Patrick Highway, Thibodaux, beginning at 11 a.m. (985) 449-1021.
FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL –
March 16-18
Features Cajun food, music, dancing, a carnival midway, sports tournaments, craft booths and pirogue races. No gate fee.
Larose Regional Park & Civic Center, 307 E. 5th St., Larose. (985) 693-7355.
13th ANNUAL LOCKPORT MAIN STREET MARKET & BAYOUSIDE ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW –
March 17 FREE
Plenty of Cajun food to purchase, swamp pop live and fun for the family.
Bayouside Park, Lockport, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (985) 532-5909. www.bayoulafourchefo@bellsouth.net.
10th ANNUAL SOUTH LA BRIDAL SHOW –
March 18
South Louisiana’s premier expo for women and brides-to-be (and grooms, too) appreciate the booths manned by photographers, caterers, wedding planners, decorators and everything needed for that special day.
Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd., Houma, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (985) 851-1020. www.c967.com. $5 (12 and under free).
LOUISIANA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA CONCERT –
March 18 FREE
Outdoor performance by the orchestra includes a pre-concert “Behind the Sounds” program encouraging children to meet the musicians and see the instruments up-close. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs. Limited seating available under the Buquet Pavillion.
Southdown Plantation, 1208 Museum Drive, Houma, beginning at 2:15 p.m. Cash bar. Outside food permitted. (985) 851-0154. www.southdownmuseum.org. Charge for pavilion seating. Lawn seating free.
ANNUAL SPRING ART SHOW –
March 18 through April 3 FREE
Local and regional artists works in all mediums displayed. Terrebonne Fine Arts Guild awarding ribbons and monetary prizes.
Downtown Art Gallery 630, 630 Belanger St., Houma. (985) 851-2198. www.tfag.org.
MISS MAGNOLIA PAGEANT –
March 24
The Schriever Lions Club is looking for the area’s prettiest females – infants to 45 year olds. Entry deadline is March 22. Entry rates are $50 (includes photogenic contest).
Evergreen Cajun Center, 4694 W. Main St., Houma, beginning at 10 a.m. for ages 5 and under, 2 p.m. for 6 years and up. (985) 798-7019. www.schrieverlions.org. Viewing admission $4 adults, $2 children 10 and under.
CASA FOR KIDZ SPRING FEST: A World of Fun –
March 24
Papillion, Sami/Mapping Movement and Javier Juarez, games, food and fun for all ages make CASA’s Spring Fest A World of Fun.
Downtown Courthouse Square, Houma, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (985) 876-0250.
6th ANNUAL SUPER COOPER 5K and 1-MILE FUN RUN –
March 24
Both ambitious marathoners and fun-loving philanthropists alike will enjoy this day of fun, which raises money for local children in need. Also features music, food and children’s events.
The Workout Company, 443 Corporate Drive, Houma, 8 a.m., www.cooperlifefund.org
HOME REMODELING SHOW –
March 24-25
Considering a spring sprucing. This event’s for you.
Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd., Houma. (985) 850-4657.
CHOCTAW FIREMEN’S FAIR –
March 30 through April 1
Cajun food, live music, dancing and a carnival midway make this a proverbial favorite. The firemen’s parade through Thibodaux is a sure hit, too. No gate fee and free parking.
Firemen’s Fairground, 2854 Choctaw Road, Thibodaux. (985) 633-5470. choctawfiredepartment@yahoo.com.
PATTERSON CYPRESS SAWMILL FESTIVAL –
March 30 through April 1
Continuous live music, a cypress sawmill display, numerous tournaments, a pass partout (two-person saw) contest, arts & crafts, a Cajun cook-off, rides, games and fireworks are staples of this weekend festival. Friday night admission is $5, and Saturday or Sunday admission costs $10. Weekend passes are available for $20.
Kemper Williams Park, Patterson. (985) 395-2298. www.cypresssawmill.com.
RODEO –
March 31
Locals compete in bull riding, barrel racing and other rodeo events.
Houma Airbase Arena, 121 Moffet Road, from 7-11 p.m. (985) 804-7932. www.terrebonne-livestock.org. $10 adults, $7 children.
THIBODAUX MAIN STREET ARTS WALK –
March 31 FREE
Meet local authors and artists, hear live musical performances and experience the heart of Thibodaux.
Downtown Thibodaux, from noon to 6 p.m. (985) 413-3070. www.thibodauxmainstreet.org.
SOUTHDOWN MARKETPLACE –
March 31
More than 300 arts & crafts vendors and shoppers converge on Southdown Plantation from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the spring Marketplace. Also features hands-on activities for children, a variety of Cajun dishes and tours of the plantation and museum.
Southdown Plantation, 1208 Museum Drive, Houma. (985) 851-0154. www.southdownmuseum.org. $5 gate fee.
Ladies Night Out celebrates its sixth year March 9 at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center. This year’s fundraiser features live music by Sharon Martin and the New Orleans All-Stars.
CASA of Terrebonne Inc. hosts its annual Spring Fest, themed “A World of Fun,” on March 24. Downtown Houma’s Courthouse Square comes alive with activities for youngsters.
