At the heart of Cajun Country the Heymann Center was named after Herbert Heymann the distinguished civic leader and philanthropist behind the adjacent Lafayette Oil Center. For over 50 years the Heymann Performing Arts Center has been the regional focal point for the dramatic and performing arts, bring Broadway shows, world class performers and renowned artists to Lafayette.

The centerpiece of the Arcadiana Center for the Arts is the heart of Lafayette's cultural scene bring to the stage dramatic works, recitals, concerts and world class performances.