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Creole Heritage & Folklife Center

Learn about the rich heritage of the Creole people in Southwest Louisiana–from food to festivals. Committed to nurturing the unique identity of Creole culture, the non-profit organization offers demonstrations, information and events. 1113 West Vine Street, Opelousas, Louisiana 70570 Web Site

April 11, 2021

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Creole-Zydeco Themed Art Wrapped Traffic Boxed Unveiled in Opelousas

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 19, 2021   Creole-Zydeco Themed Art Wrapped Traffic Boxed Unveiled in Opelousas (Opelousas, LA) – A traffic signal box that pays homage to Creole traditions was unveiled Thursday, March 18 at the intersection of Creswell Lane at I-49 Service Road in Opelousas.  The art for the box was designed by Alicia …

March 19, 2021

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Seventh Art Wrapped Traffic Signal Box Scheduled to be Unveiled this morning at 11:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2021 Opelousas Ready to Unveil Another Art Wrapped Traffic Signal Box on Creswell Lane on Thursday (Opelousas, LA) – Opelousas Tourism, along with the Celebrate 300 Commission, is pleased to announce the unveiling of another traffic signal box scheduled on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at the intersection of

March 18, 2021

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Seventh Opelousas Art Wrapped Traffic Signal Box Scheduled for Unveiling on March 18th

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15, 2021 Opelousas Ready to Unveil Another Art Wrapped Traffic Signal Box on Creswell Lane on Thursday (Opelousas, LA) – Opelousas Tourism, along with the Celebrate 300 Commission, is pleased to announce the unveiling of another traffic signal box scheduled on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at the intersection

March 12, 2021

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Sixth Art Wrapped Traffic Box Unveiled in Opelousas

For Immediate Release December 10, 2020 Sixth Art Wrapped Traffic Box Unveiled in Opelousas  (Opelousas, LA) – A traffic signal box featuring art by Gerry Soileau was unveiled this week in Opelousas.  Part of the Boxed Art project, which transforms traffic signal boxes into creative canvases, the box was unveiled on Wednesday, December 9th at the

December 10, 2020

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Sixth Art Wrapped Traffic Box to be Unveiled on Dec. 9

Sixth Art Wrapped Traffic Box in Opelousas Scheduled to be Unveiled on Wednesday (Opelousas, LA) –A traffic signal box located at the intersection of Vine and Market Streets in downtown Opelousas is scheduled to be unveiled at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2020.  The art wrapped box, which is part of the Boxed Art …

December 7, 2020

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Fifth Art Wrapped Traffic Box Pays Homage to Early Rural Life in South Louisiana

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 1, 2020 (Opelousas, LA) –A fifth art wrapped traffic box was unveiled on Wednesday, September 30th in downtown Opelousas.  Located on the corner of Bellevue and Main Streets in Opelousas next to City Hall, the traffic box features artwork by long time folk artist Rebecca Henry. Henry grew up around the …

October 1, 2020

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Fifth Art Wrapped Traffic Signal Box Scheduled to be Unveiled this evening at 5:30 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30, 2020 Fifth Art Traffic Signal Box to be Unveiled September 30th in Downtown Opelousas (Opelousas, LA) –Opelousas Tourism and the Celebrate 300 Commission are pleased to announce another traffic signal box is scheduled to be unveiled to the public as part of a city enhancement project titled Boxed Art.  The fifth

September 30, 2020

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Fifth Art Traffic Signal Box to be Unveiled September 30th in Downtown Opelousas

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 18, 2020 Fifth Art Traffic Signal Box to be Unveiled September 30th in Downtown Opelousas  (Opelousas, LA) –Opelousas Tourism and the Celebrate 300 Commission are pleased to announce another traffic signal box is scheduled to be unveiled to the public as part of a city enhancement project titled Boxed Art.  The fifth

September 22, 2020

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Fourth Art Traffic Box Unveiled in Opelousas

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 20, 2020 Fourth Art Traffic Box Unveiled in Opelousas (Opelousas, LA) – A fourth art wrapped traffic signal box was unveiled today in Opelousas.  Part of the city’s Boxed Art project, which uses metal traffic boxes as canvases for art, the latest box features art by Ke’Shawn Collins.  A 2020 graduate …

August 20, 2020

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