BURAS, La (press release) — The Plaquemines Parish Fair & Orange Festival will return to historic Fort Jackson for a weekend of food, live music and carnival rides to celebrate the agricultural heritage of Plaquemines Parish. The fair begins Friday,…
SHREVEPORT, La (press release) — On Nov. 13, the Greater Shreveport Chamber recognized Ruth Moseley Norton, partner at Heard, McElroy & Vestal, LLC, as the area's 57th ATHENA International Leadership Award Recipient at the 35th Annual ATHENA Leadership Award Luncheon,…
Rockin’ 1000, the largest rock band in the world, will make its U.S. debut in New Orleans on Jan. 31, 2026. “I’m Italian and I love music and rock music, and for me, the idea that something that started as…
NEW ORLEANS, La (press release) — The Tennessee Williams and New Orleans Literary Festival will host a gala on Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. at Hotel Peter and Paul. The gala celebrates the 75th anniversary of Tennessee Williams' play "The…
This weekend, witness local talent perform "Disney's Descendants: The Musical" in Alexandria at the Lagniappe Theatre. The performance welcomes audiences of all ages and features dancing, costumes and more. Promoters of the event say "Disney's Descendants: The Musical," based on…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Film Louisiana launched the Louisiana Locations Lookbook at its Crawfish Étouffée & Cocktails reception on Oct. 15 in Los Angeles. The lookbook was designed to illustrate the state’s location diversity and its capacity to…
SANTA MONICA, Ca (press release) — On Nov. 4, CEO of the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching, Dr. Joshua Barnett, surprised Jefferson Parish teacher Sarah Watkins with a $25,000 Milken Educator Award. “What a gift to have the aptitude…
SHREVEPORT, La (press release) – The Louisiana State Fair opens for its last week on Wednesday, Nov 12, and ends Sunday, Nov 16, with discounts offered every day. The hours of operation are 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Wednesday-Friday…
GRAND ISLE, La (press release) – The Karen B. Yoh Foundation donated $50,000 to Grand Isle's Oleander Hotel restoration project, bringing the total funds raised to $343,000 of the organization’s $400,000 goal. “We’re deeply grateful for the Karen B. Yoh…
On Nov. 15, Beignet Fest in New Orleans will host its 8th annual event. Not only is this festival highlighting a culinary fan favorite, the event as a whole was created to support the Beignet Fest Foundation and its mission…
MOBILE, Al/NEW ORLEANS (press release) – On Monday, Oct. 28, Maison Mariann Fine Jewelry opened the doors to its online store. This new fine jewelry e-commerce boutique was created by two best friends to bring the spirit of celebration into…
Don’t miss the opportunity to have your business represented to not only our customers in Louisiana, but also in Washington D.C.! The issue will be distributed at the annual Washington D.C. Mardi Gras Ball! When you reserve a Full Page…
When I think of food destinations around the world, a few countries’ cuisines come to mind — Italy, France, Mexico, specifically. Dialing further in, there are specific cities where people go just to eat. I think, as a state, Louisiana…
Of the many aspects of Louisiana culture that lure visitors to explore the state and compel Louisianians to come back home, our theory is that food is at the top of the list. Each region has its own specialties, and…
A new nonprofit, MeowWOOF Animal Collective Café (2905 E. Simcoe Street), offers a unique community space for spending time with adoptable cats and dogs or your own pets. Guests can enjoy coffee while interacting with freely roaming cats at the…
Historic Natchez on a dramatic bluff overlooking the Mississippi River makes for the perfect weekend getaway. Stroll down oak-draped streets with antebellum homes and historic buildings and churches, dine at restaurants overlooking the river, learn its extensive history at the…
November - December Denny Culbert This is a bit silly and totally biased, but my favorite restaurant of the moment is my own wine shop, Wild Child, for Friday lunch. Our team has developed a menu using the best of…
This year is the year to not go crazy worrying about holiday dinners and parties. This year, make the foods you love, that make you happy, and forget about being new, elegant, showy or impressive. I have taken the oath…
There is no place more charming during the holidays than a historic small town. Especially in Louisiana, where religious celebrations are infused with that special blend of the state’s many cultural influences. From beautiful, twinkling light displays and festivals to…
On a sweltering late June morning in the middle of a particularly wet growing season in the hilly outlands west of Cheniere Lake, the team at Landry Vineyards is prepping to absolutely crush it. A huge haul of blueberries from…
The moment Shreveport local John Hoffman learned he was chosen to become the newest member of Primus, filmed as part of a multipart YouTube web series called the “Primus Interstellar Drum Derby,” chronicling the band’s search for a new drummer,…
Bossier City artist Joshua Chambers is a painter, storyteller, philosopher, teacher, theater set designer and former museum curator who was once described as “elusive and happily odd.” That description,…
Braided Heritage: Recipes and Stories on the Origin of American Cuisine “Braided Heritage: Recipes and Stories on the Origin of American Cuisine” is written by one of the best culinary historians in the country, Dr. Jessica B. Harris. Harris spent…
“The airboat is ready to go,” says Lance Ardoin, but before we step into the cauldron of a South Louisiana August morning, there’s something I need to understand. In his office south of Gueydan, a well-thumbed copy of Aldo Leopold’s…
When Spanish Moss begins to sway in the cool Fall breeze, the Gulf Coast opens its arms to welcome all comers, both local and visiting, into the wonder that is a sensational Southern Holiday Season. Lafayette The heart of Cajun…
Since 1906, the State Fair of Louisiana has been bringing Louisianians and visitors a like together for fun, food and the promotion of agriculture across our state. From the largest livestock show and carnival in the state, to lumberjack competitions…
In this week's episode, editor Reine Dugas takes over the podcast to talk to John Hoffman. The Shreveport-native is the new drummer for the band Primus. Hoffman won the spot in a long audition process that saw thousands of competitors.…
SHREVEPORT, La (press release) – The State Fair of Louisiana is making final preparations for the 119th Annual State Fair. Opening day is Oct. 30 and the fair will run through Nov 16 at the Louisiana State Fairgrounds in Shreveport. Advance discount…
GRAND COTEAU, La (press release) – The Grand Coteau Sweet Dough Pie Festival will be celebrated on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the grounds of the Grand Coteau Town Park behind Town Hall, 231 Burleigh…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Lafayette Travel President & CEO Ben Berthelot has been appointed Chair of the Southeast Tourism Society’s (STS) Executive Committee, making him the principal volunteer leader for the organization that represents the tourism industry across 13…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – EatLafayette announced the return of Acadiana Eats Festival IV, set for Saturday, Nov. 1, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at West Village in Scott. This free, family-friendly festival will highlight some of Acadiana’s best…
You may know him as a member of Team Niall on the current season of "The Voice" on NBC, but Dustin Dale Gaspard is helping to put Cajun music and language on an international stage. The artist, from Cow Island…
MADISONVILLE, La – Maritime Museum Louisiana is set to host the 34th annual Wooden Boat Festival Oct. 18 & 19 in Madisonville, La. The annual event highlights the maritime culture of the area, attracting thousands of boat enthusiasts and spectators…
Each year, Food & Wine magazine shares their list for Best New Chefs in the country. Kelly Jacques – cofounder and chef of Ayu Bakehouse in the Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans – joins the ranks of Nina Compton, Anna…
NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana Life and Acadiana Profile, two Renaissance Publishing titles, earned a combined 17 awards at the 2025 International Regional Magazine Awards (IRMA). These honors recognize excellence in journalism for content produced in 2024. Each year, IRMA’s prestigious awards…
In today’s episode, we’re highlighting this year’s Festival Acadien et Creoles in Lafayette with VP of Programming & Development Patrick Mould. The festival, as it’s known today, is in its 51st year of bringing Cajun and Creole culture to the…
Nicole Beauchamp is a world-renowned paranormal researcher with a soft spot for the spirit of the Crescent City. Her recent contribution to the paranormal world is her newest book “Haunted French Quarter Hotels” where she takes a dive into the history…
For a couple decades West Monroe has played host to the Louisiana Celtic Festival. While northeast louisiana might not strike many as the most celtic areas of the world, the festival brings together those from all over looking to don…
LULING, La (press release) – The Annual Alligator Festival, presented by the Rotary Club of St. Charles Parish, is a tradition that organizers share celebrates Louisiana’s Cajun culture, rich heritage and unique wildlife environment. This four-day festival offers live alligator exhibits, musical…
This year marked the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, which devastated the greater New Orleans area. But, less than a month later, southwest Louisiana was hit by one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record and the biggest storm to…
LULING, La (press release) – The Lafon Performing Arts Center is proud to announce their 2025-2026 season and a new programming model. The new season will host meaningful, memorable encounters between professional artists, students, educators and families and kicks off…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, along with Gov. Jeff Landry, announced Louisiana’s newest Poet Laureate, Gina Ferrara. Following Alison Pelegrin’s successful tenure as Poet Laureate from 2023 through August 13 of this year, Ferrara…
Earlier this summer Tom Llamas took over the reigns as the anchor and managing editor of NBC’s Nightly News. A graduate of Loyola University New Orleans, and married to a local New Orleanian, the Big Easy has been like a…
Whether September and October are still hot or hopefully, notes of coolness have hit the air, these months are the perfect time to start thinking about fall travel. Unlike summer travel, which often includes pools or beaches, fall adventures feel more like…
We brake for anything weird, unusual or off the beaten path and a tour through Louisiana never disappoints. Everyone knows…
1 | Alexandria The Alexandria Museum of Art is home to a large collection of artwork (both from renowned art icons to lesser-known artists from every corner of the globe). Be sure to…
Grand Isle is Louisiana at its most concentrated; a distillation of every unique taste, adventurous spirit and cultural memory that makes the Gulf South special. An 8-mile-long stretch of beach and wetlands, the state’s only inhabited barrier island, Grand Isle…
The music industry knocks down more than it lifts up. But for Maggie Koerner, a bluesy singer/songwriter who has done more than her fair share of time in the trenches of the music machine, talent was never in question and…
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