NEW IBERIA, La. --- The Bayou Teche Museum has made the prudent decision to postpone their annual gala originally scheduled for Jan. 20.
"With the current surge in new COVID-19 infections, and considering how well-attended the party is, it only makes sense to wait for a better time," said Marcia Patout, museum director. "Our theme will remain “Party Like You Used To” because that’s what we plan to do in April!"
Pre-registered guests can either get a refund on their tickets or keep them for the delayed party.
New Date & Theme:
The Bayou Teche Museum, First Horizon Foundation and Musson-Patout will present A Night at the Museum – Party Like You Used To – Welcome Back!, Wed., April 20, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. at the Bayou Teche Museum, Sliman Theater, the Donald "Doc" Voorhies Wing and a special tent area.
"The gala theme this year reflects our lives during the past two years of COVID-19, but our live auction items certainly don’t reflect the past," Patout said.
Auction items include a George Rodrigue print from his foundation and a few big surprises that will be announced soon.
The auctioneer for the evening is Senator Fred Mills with help from New Iberia's own Taylor Barras. Raffle tickets will also be available.
Area restaurants will serve up the dishes that have made them famous and the wine and beer will flow freely.
"2021 was a very productive year for the Bayou Teche Museum," Patout said. "We are working hard to continue funding the transformation of the adjacent wing and will maintain this growth and expansion thanks to the support of our generous community."
Gala attendees will have a sneak peek at the future of the Donald “Doc” Voorhies Wing and the first exhibit honoring Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco.
About Bayou Teche Museum
The state-of-the-art museum with a permanent collection of artifacts and memorabilia from the region tells the story of a growing city, its people, culture and industry all centered around the "snake-like" curves of the Bayou Teche. The museum is home to George Rodrigue’s studio, which includes the painting he was working on before his 2013 death. For more information, visit
BayouTecheMuseum.org
