N O U V E L L E S DE V IL L E S by Lisa LeBlanc-Berry
A Fighter’s Rare Bourbon LAFAYETTE The top-ranked UFC fighter and Lafayette native, Dustin Poirier, has launched a new craft bourbon, Rare Stash. His branding concept celebrates all those who aspire to the “live rare, be rare” lifestyle that is “unique to each person.” Rare Stash bourbon’s intense initial taste is balanced by notes of oak, caramel, vanilla, hazelnut and butterscotch. Now available at select retailers throughout Louisiana (therarestash.com). LAFAYETTE
Saving Acadiana’s Animals Bark in the Dark, one of Acadiana’s largest and most impactful fundraising events for animals, is April 7 in the Cajundome’s Festival Ballroom featuring an evening of entertainment, delectable cuisine by Chef Gilbert Decourt and opportunities to bid on exclusive auction items. Benefitting Acadiana Animal Aid, the region’s leader in animal rescue, sheltering and transport (development@ acadianaanimalaid.org; cajundome.com/events).
Ahoy Jean Lafitte Lookalikes
For Quick Energy Lafayette Main Squeeze Juice Co. is opening is first Lafayette location as it continues to expand across Louisiana. Local couple, owners Carly and Derek Peterson, are bringing the New Orleansbased company’s nutritionist-designed offerings that include cold-pressed juices and smoothies, juice cleanse programs and wellness shots at the end of the year. Customers can place orders with a mobile app (Apple App Store and Google Play Store). Cool perk: Geofencing technology lets the store know when you arrive curbside or in-store for your order. Franchise opportunities: mainsqueezejuiceco.com/franchise.
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HOUMA The Keep Terrebonne Beautiful Pirates and Boots Festival is holding a celebration in conjunction with Keep Louisiana Beautiful Love the Boot Week April 23 at Houma Downtown Marina. Grab your best boots, cloak, eye patch, hook and earrings for the Jean Lafitte Lookalike contest and treasure hunt. Enjoy vendor booths, music, food and kids’ activities at the festive family fundraiser (houmatravel.com/events/ keep-terrebonne-beautifulpirates-boots-festival).
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