This is a local music shop in Thibodaux, LA that I stopped in to check out after a deposition…read morerecently... Just wanted to peruse the guitar selection and prices and was VERY impressed with the quality of offerings and prices. While there I shot the breeze with the owner (per my usual weakness I forgot his name) who was a really cool guy...Also met a guy named Tony who plays in the band Louisiana LaRoux and has won multiple Grammys and had recently written and sold a song to Kid Rock called "Po-Dunk"... Obviously Kid Rock thought enough of the song to make a video which at the time I met Tony had over 10 million views on YouTube... so that interaction was way cool and check the song out... I like it but then I am just a simple ol' redneck... The store is heavy on Peavey instruments and electronics but they also carry Ventura and Dean guitars which are very reasonably priced and of good quality didn't really check out the drum kits... It's a shame these local Mom & Pop stores are taking such a hit due to internet music sales and if in Thibodaux and feeling musically inclined stop in and support this place. You might just meet a local musician with Grammys in his pocket like I did...

From the owner: Established in 1958, Hofman Music is the music store of choice for professional and aspiring…read moremusicians alike. Founded on the principles of providing quality instruments, reasonable prices, and services after the sale, Hofman continues to set the standard in an ever changing industry. Our policy of carefully inspecting and adjusting every instrument before it leaves our store insures a sound purchase every time. Additionally, we provide repair service for all of our stocked brands. Today, Hofman Music continues to lead the way offering the latest in music gear with experienced professionals here to ensure you leave with the right equipment for you. Our extensive lesson programs will have you playing like a pro in no time, and our repair services keep your equipment in top playing condition. Call or come by today and experience the Hofman difference.

Visited here for the first time while in the area, and I was pleasantly surprised. We had a big…read moregroup and were able to be accommodated immediately. The process from ordering our food to receiving it was quick and seamless. The service was welcoming and friendly. I had the solo nachos, which were enough to share as an appetizer. I also had the BBQ baked potato with brisket, along with a side of mac & cheese and baked beans. I enjoyed everything I had. This is somewhere I would recommend and would return to.

We have been traveling through Louisiana for a few weeks and we were looking for something for…read morelunch that was different than the delicious red beans, po boys, etc. Mike's hit the spot. It is the type of restaurant where you order at the counter, they give you a table number and then drop off your food when it's ready. There is indoor seating at tables and a well stocked full bar. Outside seating is also available. We chose inside, in hindsight sight it was a beautiful day and we should have sat outside to avoid smelling like a smokehouse when we left. Our food was very good. I ordered the smoke house salad with smoked turkey and raspberry dressing. My husband ordered the smoked 1/2 chicken with baked beans and potato salad. The salad was very generous and the turkey was moist and delicious. The raspberry dressing was a little too sweet but still good. The chicken thigh was very moist and as would be expected the breast was not as moist. Still good but a little drier. My husband tasted my turkey and said he would make a smoked turkey for Thanksgiving if he could the breast meat as moist as Mike's! All in all a good experience. There is a pretty extensive offering of beers and a very limited wine offering.

Review 1900 What an…read moreamazing spot! I am always looking for a new small museum with information about the history of the area, and this is most certainly that. They do walking tours, though it was too warm for me to do that on the day I was there. Inside takes you through the history of the culture, the peoples who were here first and the timeline of who did what when in the area. I would highly recommend this for anyone in the area interested in history.

From the owner: The Acadian exiles who settled along Louisiana's bayous created a distinctive Cajun culture based…read moreon life in a watery realm. The center shares their way of life through a film, special and permanent exhibits, musical performances, and boat tours of Bayou Lafourche. Admission to the center and to most programs is free.

Had the pleasure of going to Norm's for the first time last night. We stopped there before the…read morefight to grab a drink while we were waiting on friends. It was only like 6:00 pm so not packed at all. The bartenders were so nice and welcoming. We stuck out like sore thumbs and they could tell it was our first time there lol. They immediately offered menus, suggestions, etc. I didn't have long so I opted for a small liquid marijuana daiquiri. IT WAS SO FREAKING GOOD!! It has the perfect amount of bite. So after the fight we just had to come back. That was when the party was starting lol. It was packed. Karaoke going! We had SO much fun and again, the bartenders were impeccable! They kept up with the ever growing crowd with ease! Look this is your typical, small, hometown bar. Lots of locals. But again, even though we clearly were not locals (didn't have my Nicholls red on lol), we were made to feel very welcomed. Both visits. We do plan on coming back next time we're out there and will definitely get out there early enough to try the food! Just want to reiterate one more time, the bartenders were amazing. I wish I could have gotten their names but it was a girl and a guy behind the bar the first time and then later that night it was 2 girls and 1 guy. It was the night/morning of October 7 so if they happen to see this thank you!!!

Great burgers, club sandwich, and cheese fries. But it's the typical stinky, smoky, dingy, and…read moredirty-looking bar; however, the food was outstanding. The daiquiris are decent but not nearly as good as Daiquiris & Company. Very slow service due to lack of staff but mostly friendly, and appeared to be working as quickly as reasonably possible.

I've loved art all my life, not just painting but all the mediums. After moving to the bayou just…read moreafter Katrina, I searched high and low to find a creative place, sadly none existed. Then one day I heard a gal taking at an Art Versus event that she would be opening an art studio and gallery in Thibodaux. It took me awhile to search it out. Then in April of this year I visited Stephanie Donaldson's space after an art walk in downtown Thibodaux. The Purple Penguin offers both classes for the young and young at heart (adults), as well as open studio time or a space to hang or display your art for sale. Stephanie and her staff offer group or private art classes, Corks and Brushes painting, paint your own pottery, hand building and wheel throwing ceramics, mosaic stained glass projects, raku, glass fusing and crafty projects. They also host Birthday parties, Bridal and Baby showers, Date nights (yep drop off your kids and they'll feed them, create with them, so you can sneak off for a few hours), Ghost nights (channel your Demi Moore/Patrick Swayze with this hot and heavy throwing night), Kids camps and more. As an artist i am always looking for new ways to bring my creative dreams to fruition. In California, I love working in ceramics and when I moved here I tried to find someplace that I could buy Kiln time. I searched high and low and eventually gave up. After discussing my needs with Stephanie, she explained that she offers several options to outside artists that allow them to work in the studio or in the comfort of their own studio and bring work in to have it fired. I at least had met my angel and was welcomed into heaven.....This is a great place to get your creative ya-ya's out......

I'm going 5* even though I don't know diddly about art...Stephanie is one cool lady...the stop in…read more3/6/13 was my 2d time meeting her and I've heard great things about her from mutual acquaintances... Her studio seems to be all one could hope for if one had an artistic bent...the studio contains several rooms devoted to different artistic disciplines from painting to pottery to glass work....They have already made pottery for you to purchase and paint/glaze or whatever you do with it...They also have some Oyster shells that have been glazed that one could use as serving trays for shucked raw oysters or for doing chargrilled ones...pretty neat! This seems like a real cool place and the people seem genuinely into having people get into & love art! Whether it be beginners or people with more skill!! If you're in Thibodaux or the immediate environs and are into creating or just thinking you might like to give it a whirl I suggest you make the PPAC your first stop!!!

Terry is the best guitar and bass teacher in the Thibodaux/Houma area! He's been providing private…read moreguitar instruction here for many years and has an excellent reputation with students of all ages. I have learned so much more about my instrument since learning from him over the years! I Highly recommend Terry if you are looking to learn guitar as a beginner or advance your skills further!