Stories tagged "Acadiana": 3
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Give Me Liberty – A brief history of the historic Liberty Theatre in downtown Eunice
The Liberty Theatre in Eunice, Louisiana, has a rich history spanning from its founding in 1920 to its closure in 1982 and subsequent revival in 1987. J. Claude Keller and A. F. McGee partnered to establish the theatre, aiming to create a premier…
Slim's Y-Ki-Ki: Zydeco's Highs and Lows in Opelousas
In 2016, after an alleged 69 years of business, a dancehall once deemed the zydeco hotspot of the world, closed. Following a change in patrons’ behavior and attendance, St. Landry Parish’s weakening grasp on zydeco, and sharp increases in band…
Rich History at the Royal Tavern – Twenty years of Roy Gathe's legacy, the Royal Tavern
Decades ago, music and dance were the epitome of South Louisiana’s nightlife. People from various parishes would travel miles to go to the ultimate hub of music and dance, the Louisiana Danchall. While the total number of dancehalls that have…