Michael Daniels
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March 11, 2015
Terrebonne’s Irish-Italian Parading Club takes to Houma’s streets at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, March 15.
King Sean and Queen Rae Ann Boudreaux will lead the 13-float affair from Cannata’s Market parking lot, down Park Avenue to Hollywood Road, traveling downtown along Main Street and ending at Town Hall on Barrow Street.
Throws include cabbage, potatoes, onions, pineapples and bananas. Joining the caravan are DJs, dance teams, antique horses and the Bayou Riders Club and their horses.
The Thibodaux Amigas Club Inc. hosts a St. Patrick’s Day Brunch Monday at Envie Restaurant. Proceeds from the meal, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., will go toward nursing scholarships and various community projects.
Tickets are $25. For more information, contact Linda Waguespack, ticket chairwoman, at 985-859-7080 or at linda.waguespack@atl.frb.org.
More March Goings On
THIBODAUX PLAYHOUSE TRIVIA NIGHT
March 13
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the contest begins at 7 p.m. The entry fee per team is $150, and is considered a donation to the Thibodaux Playhouse’s building fund.
Warren J. Harang Auditorium, Thibodaux. 985-447-7446.
BAYOU LAFOURCHE CLEAN-UP
March 14
The “Clean Up,” which runs 8 a.m. to noon, covers 106 miles of the bayou from Donaldsonville to Leeville. Volunteers clean up aboard boats, along the bayouside and around the many bridges along the bayou. Volunteers are welcome.
alma §btnep.org or www.btnep.org. 985-447-0868.
16th ANNUAL LOCKPORT MAIN STREET & BAYOUSIDE ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW March 14
Admission is free for the day at the market.
Lockport Bayouside Park, bayoulafourchefo@bellsouth.net or www.bayoumuseum.org. 985-532-5909. (Marian Barker)
HOUMA LOUISIANA WEDDING EXPO
March 15
The inaugural show features a range of products and services catered to the discerning bride and groom. Includes venues, caterers, decorators, boutiques, transportation and entertainment in one easy-to-shop and compare location.
11 a.m., Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center. $8 admission; children age 12 or younger, free.
LOUISIANA SWAMP STOMP FESTIVAL
March 20-22
Spotlights local and regional musicians, south Louisiana foods and artisans demonstrating their crafts and selling handmade items.
Nicholls State University. Admission is $10 daily or $25 for weekend pass (free to Nicholls student and children 12 and under). Carnival admission is free, www.nicholls.edu/swamp-stomp.
40th ANNUAL OVER AND UNDER TUNNEL RUN
March 21
Includes a 5k and 1-mile fun run that travels a unique course over and under the same body of water. Music, food and live entertainment.
Houma Municipal Auditorium, 880 Verret St. Catherine Straatmann at 985-209-7747.
SLAMMING FOR A CURE
March 22
A fundraiser for Relay for Life, this Mid-South Wrestling Entertainment event features Hacksaw Duggan and Rodney Mack, as well as Marty Graw, Stan Sweetan, Minotaur, Xtian Blake, Trucker Jones, Keggar, Mike Kaos and Tommy Martinelli. Doors open at 3 p.m.; bell time is 4 p.m. Tickets are $10-$15.
Evergreen Cajun Center; Houma.
TLAFA RODEO WINTER SERIES
March 28
The series includes bull riding, team roping, barrel racing, tie down/breakaway and riding events. Sheep riding for youngsters kicks off the event. Admission is $10, adults; $7 children age 12 and under; and free to children age 2 and younger. 6:30 p.m., at the Houma Airbase, 221 Moffet Road.
www.terrebonne-livestock.org. 985-804-7932.
‘HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS’
March 28
The Haven hosts its annual fund-raising gala from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., which includes food, a silent auction and live entertainment. The Haven is a non-profit organization that serves victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.
Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd. Julie Pellegrin at 985-872-0757 or visit www.havenhelps.org.
SOUTHDOWN MARKETPLACE ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL
March 28
Gates are open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for this one-day arts and crafts festival featuring handmade gifts, keepsakes, decor and more. Cajun food is sold and museum tours are offered for an additional fee. Admission is $5 for adults; children under age 12 are admitted free.
Southdown Plantation, 1208 Museum Drive, Houma. Rachel Theriot, 985-851-0154.
LEEVILLE ARTS & HERITAGE FESTIVAL
March 28
This all-day event features a cooking competition, cultural demonstrations, live music, arts market, a paddling event and good food.
Top Water Marina, 24015 La. Highway 1, Leeville. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
BATEAU DE BOIS FESTIVAL
March 28
The Center for Louisiana Traditional Boat Building exhibits special old-time, handmade boats, woodworking techniques, decoy carving, painters’ exhibits and building techniques.
The Center for Louisiana Traditional Boat Building, 202 Main St., Lockport, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 985-532-5106.
COYC CHILI-JAM BALAYA COOKOFF & CRAFT SHOW March 28
The Cut Off Youth Center hosts its first ever cookoff for chili and jambalaya chefs. Also features craft booths and live music.
Cut Off Youth Center Pavillion, 205 W. 79th St., Cut Off. 985-632-7616. Dlynn.boudreaux@cutoffyouthcenter.org.
SUPER COOPER 5K
March 28
The 9th annual race in the Houma series is ideal for runners, joggers and walkers at all fitness levels. Jogging strollers and pets are welcomed. Racers age 14 and under receive a free laster tag session to be played after the race. Prizes are awarded to the top three male and female finishers. Registration varies from $13-$25.
Pinnochio’s Pizza Playhouse, 117 Prevost Drive in Houma. Registration begins at 7 a.m.; 1-mile fun run starts at 8 a.m. www.cooperlifefund.org.
SCHOOL ART SHOW March 29 thru April 10
Terrebonne Parish students – grades 1 through 12 – compete in all mediums. Ribbons and free art lessons during the summer months are awarded.
Downtown Art Gallery 630, 630 Belanger St., Houma. Aleta Leckelt, 985-851-2198 or www.TFAG.org.
6th ANNUAL CHAMBER GOLF CLASSIC
March 30
The Houma-Terrebonne Chamber hosts two flights: 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. shotguns.
Ellendale Country Club, 3319 La. Highway 311, Houma. 985-876-5600 or www.houmachamber.com.
The Irish-Italian Parade in Houma returns March 15. Paradegoers can expect the regular throws, plus a slew of vegetables.
Southdown Marketplace returns to Houma March 28. This year’s event features 300 booths with an assortment of crafts and items.
