Clete

By James Lee Burke

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James Lee Burke returns to his bestselling Dave Robicheaux series, bringing Dave”s partner and friend Clete Purcel to the forefront for the first time as Clete and Dave attempt to stop the ruthless smugglers of a dangerous new drug. Clete Purcel – private investigator, former cop and war veteran with a hard shell covering just a few soft spots – is Dave Robicheaux’s longtime friend and partner in detective work. But he has a troubled past. When Clete picks up his car from the local car wash, only to find it ransacked by a group of thugs tied to the drug trade, it feels personal – his grandniece died of a fentanyl overdose, and his fists curl when he thinks of the dealers who sold it.

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A TIP TAP TALE: THE MUSICAL!

Artist: Denise Gallagher

Medium: A Musical Performance

This theatrical event, based on the picture book by Denise Gallagher, follows a talented hound dog named Bouzou as he romps through the swamp to the Big City performing for his adoring fans –including bullfrogs, egrets, dogs and cats. A tiny nemesis causes a bit of trouble but will soon have you itching for more! The live musical theater performance will be a culmination of a four-day workshop for children entering 3rd-7th Grade. Video audition applications will be accepted from April 15-June 7, 2024. Visit denisegallagher.com for more information.

Groovy Gator

Artist: Emily Spikes

Medium: Acrylic on canvas

Painter Emily Spikes Shannon was born, raised and is working in Lafayette. Like the Groovy Gator, her work is influenced primarily by the sights, sounds and traditions of Louisiana culture. She says that her biggest goal is to remind the viewer that even the most simple elements of Acadiana’s culture are filled with beauty and intrigue.

Accordion #6

Artist: Dirk Guidry

Medium: Acrylic on canvas

Accordion #6 is a part of the Festival International Instrument Series, which combines the brushwork shown in these pieces and also from Guidry’s original abstracts to the instruments seen throughout the stages of Festival International. Guidry’s goal was for the integration of brushwork, as well as the vibrant color palette, to create an energy that is specific to the festival.