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The Quick's most-attended show was an opening slot for Starz at the 3,000-seat Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in 1977. The Quick released a full-length album, 1976's Mondo Deco on Mercury Records , produced by Kim Fowley and engineered by Earle Mankey, the original guitarist of Sparks (formerly Halfnelson ), one of the band's earlier influences.
Lafayette is home to the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns, the athletic teams of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. [119] Between 1995 and 2005, Lafayette was home to the Louisiana IceGators ECHL hockey team. In 2009, the IceGators returned as a member of the Southern Professional Hockey League until 2016. [120]
The Freetown-Port Rico Historic District is a historic district located in downtown Lafayette, Louisiana. [2]The 220 acre area included 677 contributing buildings and 197 non-contributing buildings, as well as one contributing structure.
Cajundome. The Cajundome is a 13,500-seat multi-purpose arena located in Lafayette, Louisiana on the University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus.It is home to the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns men's and women's basketball programs in addition to hosting various university events and commencement ceremonies including high school graduations.
Lafayette Gazette 4 Oct 1894. Lafayette, Louisiana, and the surrounding area is a mix of American Indian, African American, English, French and Spanish culture. The area is situated in the region known as South Central Louisiana. The Vermilion River runs through the city. Today, the city and parish are at the heart of Acadiana.
Two new names not previously reported were Brandon Taylor, 43, of Harvey, Louisiana and Elliot Wilkinson, 40, of Slidell, Louisiana. The youngest victim was 18 years old and the oldest 63. Most victims were in their 20s. They came from from Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, New York, New Jersey and Great Britain.
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry declared a period of mourning that will begin Monday, with a different victim being remembered each day. The Joan of Arc Parade — the first of the city's Carnival season — is set to take place on Monday in the French Quarter, an event that an organizer said she hopes will bring a message of hope and resiliency.
Cajun politician and entrepreneur Dudley J. "Couzin Dud" LeBlanc was born on August 16, 1894. He attended Southwestern Louisiana Institute, and during World War I served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army. In 1924 LeBlanc was elected a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, and in 1926 became Public Service Commissioner. He served as ...