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Thursday, January 30, 2020
THE COURIER | DAILY COMET
THINGS TO DO
There’s always something to see or do Southdown Plantation house, 1208 Museum Drive in Houma. [THE
By Scott Yoshonis News Editor
Like wildlife? We’ve got it. History? Got that, too. Fun times with friends? We’ve got you covered. Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes have a variety of attractions, so there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re a newcomer or have lived here all your life, you’ll find a place that suits you.
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Museum Drive, Houma: 851-0154. SHOP FARMERS’ MARKETS
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GET OUT IN NATURE
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Hammonds Cajun Air Tours, 194 Aviation Road, Houma: 876-0584. Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium, 8124 La. 56, Chauvin: 851-2800. Mandalay National Wildlife Refuge, 3599 Bayou Black Drive: 860-6681. PAC Kayak Rentals, 179 Paw Paw Court, Montegut: 225-244-1547 or 225-573-4085. Pointe-aux-Chenes Wildlife Management Area, 2951 La. 665: 337-373-0032. Wildlife Gardens, 5306 N. Bayou Black Drive, Gibson: 575-3676.
Waterplant Road, Schriever: 804-2967. JOURNEY INTO THE SWAMP
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GO HORSEBACK RIDING
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Circle P Horse Ranch, 188
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A Cajun Man’s Swamp Tours, 251 Marina Drive, Gibson: 868-4625. Annie Miller’s Son’s Swamp and Marsh Tours, pickup at 4038 Bayou Black Drive: 868-4758. Atchafalaya Basin Backwater Tours, 240 Fandal St., Gibson: 804-4543. Bayou Black Airboat Swamp Tours, 251 Marina Drive, Gibson: 665-8571. Greenwood Gator Farm and
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Tours, 125 Gator Court, Gibson: 804-0744. Wetland Tours and Guide Service, pickup at 1868 Dr. Beatrous Road, Theriot: 851-7578. Zam’s Swamp Tours, 141 Kraemer Bayou Road: 633-7881.
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RELIVE A PIECE OF HISTORY
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Ardoyne Plantation, 2678 La. 311, Schriever: 804-2271. E.D. White Historic Site, 2295 St. Mary St., Thibodaux: 447-0915. Laurel Valley Plantation, 595 La. 308, Thibodaux: 446-7456. Southdown Plantation, 1208
St. Francis Vegetable Garden Market, 26 Rienzi Dr., Thibodaux: Open 3:30-6 p.m. Mondays year-round. Lafourche Central Market, 4484 La. 1, Raceland: 805-0400. Open 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays year-round. Rienzi Market, Thibodaux Regional Wellness Center,726 N. Acadia Rd., Thibodaux: 512-924-0800. Open 3 p.m. to dark Thursdays year-round. South Louisiana Seed Market, 7591 W. Main St., Houma: 8725916. Open 3-5 p.m. Tuesdays year-round. Thibodaux Main Street Farmers’ Market, 310 W. Second St.: 413-2936. Open 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays year-round. TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT
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Breakin’ the Code escape room, 279 Enterprise Drive, Suite 102, Houma: 303-0172. Da Swamp trampoline park, 2764 Coteau Road, Houma: 333-3013.
P L AY T I M E
Local theater groups provide creative outlet By Scott Yoshonis News Editor
Got a flair for the dramatic? There are plenty of opportunities for residents to catch the acting bug. Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes each have community theater groups that are open to everyone and offer parts to fit nearly every age. Help is often needed backstage, as well as with lighting, props and costumes. Here's a look at each group and how you can get involved: LE PETIT THEATRE DE TERREBONNE
Founded in 1938, the theater puts on four plays and one musical each season at its venue in downtown Houma, 7829 Main St. The season begins in the
summer and ends in the spring. Currently awaiting interior renovation, so productions may be canceled or relocated. Le Petit offers season tickets for $55 each. Individual play tickets cost $16. Call the box office at 876-4278 in advance, as shows often sell out. To get involved, attend auditions, which are announced on the group's Facebook page: facebook.com/ HoumaLittleTheatre. Coming soon: "Sex Please, We're Sixty," opening April 24. Information: houmalittletheatre. com. BAYOU PLAYHOUSE
The Bayou Playhouse opened in 2008. Since then, members have performed
well-known plays such as a "Confederacy of Dunces," "Steel Magnolias" and "A Streetcar Named Desire" at the Lockport venue, 101 Main St. Many productions center on Louisiana culture, and its players are mainly locals or Louisiana natives. Ticket prices are $23-$30, and season memberships range from $89$352. To buy tickets in advance, call 888-99-BAYOU. To get involved, stop by for auditions, which are announced on the group's Facebook page: facebook.com/ BayouPlayhouse or email volunteer@ bayou-playhouse.com. Coming soon: "Cupid's Jukebox," Feb. 29. Information: bayouplayhouse.com.
THIBODAUX PLAYHOUSE
Formed in 1960, the Thibodaux Playhouse offers four plays each season and a children's production each summer at its venue, 314 St. Mary St. Season tickets range from $50 to $116 and individual tickets range are $18 for adults or $13 for students. To purchase tickets, call 446-1896. To get involved on stage, stop by one of the playhouse's auditions at 1102 Caroline St. in Thibodaux. Auditions are announced at facebook.com/ ThibodauxPlayhouse. Coming soon: "Southern Hospitality" opening Feb. 7. Information: thibodauxplayhouse. com.
