Thursday, August 30, 2012

Evangeline Downs Resumes Live Racing Tonight

(Opelousas, La.) – After weathering Hurricane Isaac, Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino resumes live racing tonight,, August 30, 2012.   Steve Darbonne, director of racing operations for Evangeline Downs stated, “we will be conducting business as usual. The track is in great shape and we are ready to get back to live racing.”   On Friday August 31, 2012, the Racing Office will conduct a double draw. Racing Secretary Coleman Lloyd stated entries will be

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Guys, Bring Your Crew to the Racetrack Tonight!

Evangeline Downs Racetrack and Casino's version of Guys' Night continues tonight with great specials along with the live action of racing. Racing starts at 5:40 p.m., so it's the perfect place to get together after work.


If you can't make it to Evangeline Downs for live racing, join us at BetLouisiana.com.
The site that supports Louisiana horsemen.

Must be 18 or older to wager. Must be 21 or older for the consumption of alcohol. Prices exclude tax and gratuity. Government issued photo ID required. Management reserves all rights.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

A Message for our Sponsors and Restaurants




Now that the official campaign is over, we'd like to take a short pause to thank EVERYONE involved in making this campaign such a success. Our sponsors and our restaurants really stepped up their participation this year. We had a record number of promotions and giveaways and had SO MUCH FUN doing it!

We'd also like to thank all of the support staff that took everything complicated and made it simple. Interns, family, friends, and anyone else on your team that made something happen for you. This community got together and stood for our locally-owned restaurants in support of great service, delicious food, and good times. We think the campaign was a huge success. 

We're not done, though! The website and social media stay up and running all year long, just as your businesses do. We're here to help spread the word about how amazing you all are - so if you have something special going on, let us know! We'd be happy to share with our fans.

7,000 Facebook Fan Giveaway
Once we reach 7,000 fans on Facebook, we'll give away a World's Best Chicken Cooker from Bruce FoodsVisit our tab on Facebook - you have to Like our page to be able to enter. We'll draw at random from the entries we receive and contact the winner via the contact information provided. So get everyone you know to Like us on Facebook and you could win the Chicken Cooker!

Again, thank you all for an amazing campaign, once again! Let's encourage Acadiana to EatLafayette all year long. 

Allons manger!

The EatLafayette Team

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Join us for Date Night at Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino

If you're looking for something to do on Friday night, join us at Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino for Date Night. Wine and dinner specials make an exciting night of racing that much more special.

Live racing begins at 5:40 p.m. every Friday throughout the racing season.


If you can't make it to Evangeline Downs for live racing, join us at BetLouisiana.com.
The site that supports Louisiana horsemen.

Must be 18 or older to wager. Must be 21 or older for the consumption of alcohol. Prices exclude tax and gratuity. Government issued photo ID required. Management reserves all rights.

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Saturday T-Shirt Toss and Jockeys Giving Away Signed Goggles.

We are celebrating Saturday night's $125,000 Evangeline Mile race with lots of fun for the whole family.

We will be tossing t-shirts and goggles signed by the jockeys to our racing fans. The fun starts after the first race (post time 5:40 p.m.) and will happen between every race until the last race of the evening.
Every Saturday through September 8, bring the whole family to the Racetrack at Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino for food, fun and racing!

Join us in the Clubhouse on Saturday nights to take advantage of special deals:

For the adults:
  • Buffet for $19.99
For the kids 12 and under:
  • Cheese Pizza for $7.99
  • Kids Buffet for $9.99
Outside under the Patio:
  • Two hot dogs, a bag of chips and a soft drink for $4
  • Hamburger, bag of chips and a soft drink for $4
  • 50¢ Coors Light and Miller Lite Ponies
Check out the entries for Saturday night's Evangeline Mile.

 
If you can't make it to Evangeline Downs for live racing, join us at BetLouisiana.com.
The site that supports Louisiana horsemen.

Must be 18 or older to wager. Must be 21 or older for the consumption of alcohol. Prices exclude tax and gratuity. Government issued photo ID required. Management reserves all rights.

Monday, August 6, 2012

FREE Camping August 10

For Immediate Release
Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino Contact:
Steve Darbonne
(337) 594-3611
Media Contact:
Julie Calzone
(337) 235-2924 ext. 3
Evangeline Downs Announces RV Tailgating Night at the Races
RVers to Spend a Night with Free Camping

(Opelousas, La.) – Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino announced that it will host its first RV tailgating night on August 10. Southern RV Super Center, the number one RV dealer in the tri-state region, will sponsor the first night. Southern RV Super Center is located locally in Lafayette near the intersection of I-49 and Gloria Switch Road.

“Our partnership with Southern RV is the perfect way to celebrate Evangeline Downs’ first tailgating night,” said Steve Darbonne, director of racing operations. “We are pleased to honor them with a named race and are looking forward to a fun-filled event for everyone.”

“There is no doubt that love of racing is deep-rooted in the region’s history. This year, we’ve been inviting people back to enjoy the sport many of them enjoyed as children,” said Darbonne. “Our on-track attendance and handle have increased over last year and we are enjoying all of the new racing fans. It is great seeing the apron full at the finish line every night. ”

On August 10, each RVer will receive a racing voucher at check in with Evangeline Downs. The voucher is valid for up to four gate admissions and free overnight camping for each RV. “Special events like RV Tailgaiting Night bring in new racing fans too,” said Darbonne. “RVers and race fans have a lot in common. They enjoy the lifestyle and make new friends every time they get together.”

RVers are invited to park their RVs for free camping in the North Parking Lot at Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino. Parking and set up is from 2-5 p.m. on the day of the event and the races begin at 5:40PM. RVers are encouraged to call (337) 235-2924 ext. 12 to reserve a spot.

Live thoroughbred racing is held every Wednesday – Saturday through September 8, 2012. Races begin at 5:40 p.m. each night.


FREE ADMISSION, PARKING AND MORE
• Clubhouse admission is FREE with a minimum purchase of food and beverage*.
• FREE general admission
• FREE valet and general parking
• Looking for directions, click here.

*Proper attire in clubhouse, reservations recommended. Group Rates are available.
*No age too young or old to attend the races.  Must be 18 or older to wager.

Must be 21 & older for alcohol consumption. Government issued photo ID required. Management reserves all rights.

For more information call (337) 594-3000 or go to evangelinedowns.com.

About Southern RV Super Centers
With locations in Bossier City and Lafayette, Louisiana and Tyler, Texas, Southern RV Super Centers are able to buy New RVs and Used RVs in volume, sell at the lowest price, and always provide the best service. It's why they are the number one RV dealer in the tri-state region. Their professional RV Sales team and RV Parts & RV Service department work together to make Southern RV a one-stop RV shopping headquarters. Learn more at southernrvsupercenter.com.

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Friday, August 3, 2012

What's your inspiration?

Any creative profession requires inspiration. I happen to be a graphic designer, so my inspiration is mostly visual (although a clever phrase can get me going too). Everyone has their own creative process, but here is a little insight into mine.

There are a million sources to look at for inspiration, especially because the internet brings the world to my doorstep (it sure is a small world now). So the question becomes, where do I start?

I look at images (duh) of things done before, the same type of project done by someone else, or done by many someone elses. I love design books, and there are so many to choose from. Bookstores and libraries have great selections I enjoy skimming through. If I am working on a stationary design, there's a book for that, like: Stationery Design Now! by Taschen Books. There are countless logo design books as well, like Designing Brand Identity by Alina Wheeler or  the Logo Lounge collection. Sometimes I just look at layout books or illustrations to find a style I want to go with.  The books are great because they show you example of what has been done before in that specific category.

But, there's also my lazy side's guilty source. Enter technology...

Google search is great, but in a different way from books. Ever notice, when you search for something on Google, there are often links and images included in the results that seem to have nothing to do with what you were looking for? Most of the time that can be frustrating, but when I am looking for inspiration to be creative, out of the box is what I want. Those seemingly random results can be the little gems I look for, so I don't discount them.

Whether it is in books or online that I start searching, I always start narrow and widen as I go. That way, in what ever genre I'm in, I start out knowing what has been done before, what works and of what I should steer clear.

Once I have a few interesting and hopefully informative sources and images, I can start putting something together. Further down the road to fruition!

Even that process has its own form of inspiration built in. All those accidental discoveries through time have happened while someone was trying to do something else. The same happens to me. While sketching, or even further into the process of creating my vision, a mistake will happen. My hand will slip and the graphite or mouse will go where I didn't want it. Nine times out of ten I will correct the mistake and move on. However, that once out of ten times, I will sit back and be amazed at what I discovered. More often than not, it is something that is completely useless to the project at hand, but I will file it away because it was so interesting. That mistake has now become a part of my personal library of inspiration.

I find my inspiration comes best when I actively look for it, I just have to recognize it.

Thursday, August 2, 2012

FREE ADMISSION

FREE Admission. Yes, that's right! It's FREE to attend our thoroughbred horse racing every Wednesday - Saturday at Evangeline Down Racetrack and Casino. The first race starts at 5:40 p.m. and we give you a full night of action. That makes it the best entertainment value in Acadiana.

We are also adding another FREE event on Friday, August 10. It's tailgating Southern RV Style. There will be a display of RVs and lots of FREE parking for you and your RV.
If you can't make it to Evangeline Downs for live racing, join us at BetLouisiana.com.
The site that supports Louisiana horsemen.
Must be 18 or older to wager. Must be 21 or older for the consumption of alcohol. Prices exclude tax and gratuity. Government issued photo ID required. Management reserves all rights.