If you love beer, this is the event for you! Gulf Brew 2011 will be held tonight (July 23rd) at Parc International in downtown Lafayette from 6:00 9:00 p.m. Tasting tickets are $25. If you don’t drink beer but would like to join the fun, non-taster tickets are available for $15 (no one under the age of 21 will be allowed in the park).
There is a special pre-taster event from 5:00 to 6:00 where you get to talk to brewers one on one and you can avoid the lines. Pre-taster tickets are $50 and there are only 300 available.
Gulf Brew is presented by the Acadiana Center for the Arts and it is a great opportunity for you to taste lots a brews for one price. How about a Tabasco Pepper Ale or an Imperial Bourbon Vanilla Porter?
There will be food available for purchase and of course, music to enjoy while you are there. Here’s the line up for tonight:
5:00 – 5:45 PM The Von Dukes
With driving beats, timeless rifts, and a squealing sax, it’s a 21st century spin on the 50’s.
6:00 – 7:00 PM Rex Moroux Rex
Moroux is an Americana singer/songwriter. His Americana style is influenced by artists such as Townes Van Zandt, Leonard Cohen, Hank Williams, Tammy Wynette, and Levon Helm.
7:15 – 8:30 PM Soul Express Brass Band
The Soul Express Brass Band is Opelousas’ very own first jazz brass band.
For more information, visit the Acadiana Center for the Arts web site or call 337-233-7060.
Hope to see you there!
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