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Louisiana Life Magazine has partnered with Castle and Connolly Medical LTD to provide our readers with the Annual 2024 Top Louisiana Doctors listing in the November/December issue. The Top Louisiana Doctors are nominated by their peers in a survey process by Castle and…
Tunica-Biloxi Tribe’s First Healing Tribal Strong 5k Walk/Run
MARKSVILLE, La (press release) – The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana is proud to announce the first annual Healing Tribal Strong 5k Walk/Run, benefitting the American Indian Cancer Foundation. The event will take place on Sept. 28 at the Tunica-Biloxi’s Chief Joseph…
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Misty Milioto is a freelance writer and editor with 24 years of experience working with publications across the country, including Sunset; Newsweek, U.S. News & World Report; and Modern Luxury’s suite of 80+ regional publications, such as Aspen Magazine, San…
The Dixie Center for the Arts Prepares for the First Dixie Legends Fête
RUSTON, La (press release) – The date has been set for the 2024 Legend's Gala on Thursday, Sept. 26, 6-10 p.m. at the Ruston Civic Center, which will honor the people who have worked to keep the Dixie Center alive…
Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association and Keep Louisiana Beautiful Partner with Local Auto Dealers on the Roadside Litter Prevention Campaign
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – According to the Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) 2023 litter study, there are 143.8 million pieces of litter on Louisiana roadways and an average of 10,178 pieces of litter per mile on our interstates. Litter…
Roller Coaster of Love Mountain Bike Festival Oct. 5 & 6
FRANKLINTON, La (press release) – Get ready for heart-pounding action and outdoor excitement as the Roller Coaster of Love Mountain Bike Festival returns to Bogue Chitto State Park on Oct. 5 and 6. This adrenaline-packed, two-day event is the fall…
LSU Museum of Art Presents Southern Reflections, Celebration Sept. 12
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The LSU Museum of Art announced the upcoming exhibition Southern Reflections: Art by Kathryn Keller and Shirley Rabé Masinter, on view from Sept. 12 to Nov. 17. This exhibition will run alongside the already…
LSU Museum of Art Galleries Reopened July 30, Announced Exhibition Date Updates
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The LSU Museum of Art reopened fifth-floor galleries to the public on Tuesday, July 30. The galleries resumed normal business hours and continue to offer exhibitions and programs for the Baton Rouge community. Note…
Film Louisiana Launches New Brand, Reinforces Position in the Film Sector
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Film Louisiana, the association advocating for film and television production in Louisiana, announced a comprehensive rebranding initiative. This strategic move underscores Film Louisiana’s commitment to fostering a vibrant and thriving film entertainment industry in…
Oxbow Rum Distillery Releases New Dark Rum
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Oxbow Rum Distillery, an award winning craft spirits producer, known for its innovative approach to traditional rum-making, is proud to announce the release of False River Premium Dark Rum. This latest addition to the False…
Tunica-Biloxi Tribe, Louisiana Wildlife Federation Publish New Animal Coloring Book in Biloxi Language
MARKSVILLE, La. – The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana and Louisiana Wildlife Federation (LWF) are happy to announce an all-new coloring book has been published for educators and students to utilize while having fun learning traditional Biloxi language. The 64-page educational…
Middendorf’s Celebrates 90 Years This 4th
SLIDELL, La (press release) – Middendorf’s Seafood Restaurant turns 90 on July 4. That’s right… 90 years of Middendorf’s and Thin Fried Catfish. The iconic restaurant is ready to celebrate at both locations, Middendorf’s Manchac and Middendorf’s Slidell. There is something planned every…
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David Joshua Jennings Writer and Photographer David Joshua Jennings’ interest in photography began with and grew alongside his interest in travel — he has spent much of his adult life on the road, traveling 70+ countries. These days David’s work…
Louisiana Justice Hall of Fame Announces 2024 Inductees
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Department of Public Safety & Corrections Secretary Jimmy LeBlanc and the Louisiana Prison Museum and Cultural Center are proud to announce the esteemed individuals selected for induction into the prestigious Louisiana Justice Hall of…
The LSU Museum of Art opens Cherished: The Art of Clementine Hunter on July 11
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The LSU Museum of Art (LSUMOA) presents Cherished: The Art of Clementine Hunter, on exhibit July 11–Oct. 13, in Baton Rouge. The show includes paintings and objects from the collections of the LSU Museum…
Feeding Louisiana Acquires Administration of the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) which Feeds Thousands of Seniors in Louisiana
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Feeding Louisiana has been selected as the new contractor to implement the CSFP program, effective July 1, 2024. CSFP provides monthly food boxes to low-income seniors, ensuring they have access to nutritious food to…
Louisiana’s Kristen Nuss and Taryn Kloth Lock Up No. 2 Seed for Women’s Beach Volleyball at Paris 2024 Olympics
ESPINHO, Portugal (press release) – TKN Beach Volleyball brought home the gold medal and secured an important victory resulting in locking up the No. 2 seed at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics. The team of Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss,…
The Queen Baton Rouge to Celebrate Father’s Day with Fare Fit for Kings and Their Kin
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The Queen Baton Rouge, located at 1717 River Park Blvd., will honor thy fathers with a feast fit for kings and their kin for Father’s Day on Sunday, June 16. The Queen Baton Rouge’s signature…
LSU Museum of Art: Upcoming Exhibitions Preview
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – LSU Museum of Art in Baton Rouge has announced upcoming events for the next year. EXHIBITION SCHEDULE FOR THE LSU MUSEUM OF ART Cherished: The Art of Clementine Hunter July 11–Oct. 13 A showcase…
Camp Margaritaville Breaux Bridge Celebrates One Year with a Party
BREAUX BRIDGE, La (press release) – Join Camp Margaritaville Breaux Bridge in celebration of their 1st birthday with a 3-day-long party from May 24-27! Those that book a stay at the family-friendly campground will have access to three days of…
LDVA to Host Inaugural Veterans Day at the Capitol
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Charlton Meginley, COL (USAF Retired) invites all veterans and veteran supporters to attend LDVA’s inaugural Veterans Day at the Capitol on Monday, May 20, from 9 a.m. to…
Christian Serpas & Ghost Town inducted into Louisiana Music Hall of Fame
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Christian Serpas & Ghost Town were inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame during their performance at French Quarter Fest on Saturday, March 13. The Mandeville-based band, composed of Christian Serpas (vocals, acoustic…
Baton Rouge Soul Food Festival Announces Pioneer Award Winner
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) –The 7th Annual Baton Rouge Soul Food Festival will be held at the EBRPL-Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806 on May 18 and 19 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. The…
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Kevin Rabalais, an Avoyelles Parish native, writes and photographs the Natural State series for Louisiana Life. His work has appeared in The Los Angeles Review of Books, The Australian, the New Zealand Listener, and the Argentine magazine Revista Ñ. He…
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Louisiana Honored at the Bocuse d’Or Americas 2024
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – On June 12 and 13, for the first time in the United States of America, the 2024 Americas selection for the Bocuse d’Or will take place in New Orleans. A doubly original selection as it…
Louisiana Women Lead Hosts 3rd Annual Spring Training
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Louisiana Women Lead is hosting their 3rd Annual Spring Training. The training will be held on May 11. Louisiana Women Lead is committed to helping women in Louisiana find the proper resources and skills-based…
Chef Paul Prudhomme’s “Louisiana Kitchen” Celebrates 40 Years with a 2-Book Special
LOUISIANA (press release) – On the 40th anniversary of Chef Paul’s seminal "Louisiana Kitchen" cookbook, Magic Seasoning Blends is offering a special one-day promotion that commemorates the book’s original release date. On Wednesday, April 17, "Chef Paul Prudhomme’s Louisiana Kitchen" can be purchased for just $19.84.…
Chimp Haven Opens for Rare Public Access Again this Month
KEITHVILLE, La (press release) – Chimp Haven is opening its doors this spring to the public for a rare glimpse inside the world’s largest chimpanzee sanctuary, and tickets are going fast! Chimpanzee Discovery Day – an event that happens only…
The 20th Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival Celebrates Plaquemines Parish on April 26-28
BELLE CHASSE, La (press release) – The Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival takes place April 26-28 at the festival grounds at 333 F Edward Hebert Blvd. in Belle Chasse. The festival celebrates the parish’s unique seafood and culture by offering a…
52nd Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival Returns to Memorial Park, April 12-14
PONCHATOULA, La (press release) – Get ready to savor the sweetness of spring at the 52nd Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival, happening from April 12th to April 14th, 2024, in Memorial Park. This beloved annual event celebrates the delicious Louisiana state fruit,…
Louisiana Food + Wine Festival Announces 2024 Schedule
LAKE CHARLES, La (press release) – The Louisiana Food & Wine Festival, a world-class culinary and beverage celebration, presented by Rouses Markets and hosted by Visit Lake Charles takes place in Lake Charles, Louisiana Sept. 19 – 22. The festival…
Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival April 12-14
JEAN LAFITTE, La (press release) – The Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival returns this year on April 12-14 at the Jean Lafitte Auditorium and Grounds at 4953 City Park Drive in Jean Lafitte. “This year’s festival will celebrate the town’s 50th anniversary,…
United Houma Nation Wins Bid for Historic Daigleville School
HOUMA, La (press release) – The United Houma Nation is set to acquire the Daigleville School after the tribe was announced the highest bidder at the public opening of the bids held on Feb. 28 at the Terrebonne Parish School…
ATT Expo’s Magnolia Market to Bring Springtime Shopping Specials to Lamar-Dixon Expo Center April
GONZALES, La (press release) – Festival season is in full swing in Louisiana, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t time for shopping at the inaugural ATT Expo Magnolia Market at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales starting Saturday, April 27,…
Kids & Clays Open Raises Record-Breaking Funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Thirty-five teams competed in the second annual Kids & Clays Open March 1 in New Iberia raising approximately $84,000 with net proceeds going to Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Louisiana’s (RMHC-SLA) mission of providing…
Spring in Lake Charles: It’s a Little Bit Country and a Little Bit Rock ‘n’ Roll
LAKE CHARLES, La (press release) – The "music festival season" comes to life in a giant crescendo of new possibilities this Spring in Lake Charles. The longer daylight hours lend themselves to a bold lineup of musical melodies echoing throughout…
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Liz Williams founded the Southern Food & Beverage Museum and authored several books about food and culture, especially New Orleans food culture. Her podcast, Tip of the Tongue, about food, drink and culture, appears weekly. She is a graduate of…
Y’Allstars International Roller Derby Tournament to Return to Southeast Louisiana Feb. 22-25
THIBODAUX, La (press release) – The Y’Allstars Southern Skate Showdown, an international flat-track roller derby tournament, will be returning to Southeast Louisiana for its second year. The tournament will be taking place Feb. 22-25, once again at the Warren J.…
Presentation & Book Signing by Dr. Walter Davis Sr. at Opelousas Museum
OPELOUSAS, La (press release) – On Thursday, Feb. 29, Dr. Walter Davis Sr. reads from his new book, "The Journey of a Sharecropper’s Kid." The book chronicles the struggles and joys of growing up under the Sharecropper system in South…
Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana Announces Return of 26th Annual Pow Wow to Avoyelles Parish
MARKSVILLE, La (press release) – The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana will host its 26th Annual Pow Wow on May 18 and 19, following a successful grand return in 2023 after the COVID-19 pandemic canceled the celebration in previous years. The annual public…
“Shades of Success” Calendar Honors Distinguished Women of Color
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – V Squared Visuals is a group of African American journalists who launched their second visual calendar project, which honors the accomplishments of women of color, with Louisiana roots, from various professions. The Shades of…
Destrehan Teacher Surprised with $25,000 Milken Educator Award
DESTREHAN, La (press release) – During a lively school assembly at Harry Hurst Middle School in Louisiana’s St. Charles Parish, Milken Educator Awards Founder Lowell Milken today surprised sixth grade science teacher Lauren Waguespack with the state’s fourth and final 2023-24 Milken…
Sixth Annual Cook-Off for the Coast at Docville Farm
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The sixth annual Cook-Off for the Coast will offer free family-friendly fun on Saturday, Feb. 24, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Docville Farm in St. Bernard Parish. The event – co-hosted by Restore the Mississippi River Delta, Vanishing…
Louisiana Art & Science Museum to Host Studio Saturday Etching Art Workshop with Meagan Moore
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The Louisiana Art & Science Museum (LASM) will host the museum’s next Studio Saturday Art Class on Saturday, Jan. 20, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., led by local artist and scientist Meagan Moore.…
Louisiana Art & Science Museum Announces Grand Opening of “The Seed,” A New STEAM-Focused Hands-On Gallery
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The Louisiana Art & Science Museum (LASM) announces the grand opening of the museum’s newly renovated hands-on gallery, “The Seed,” on Saturday, Jan. 27, at 10 AM. From 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m., LASM…
11th Annual Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival Pre-Party Feb. 8
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The 11th Annual Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival starts with a pre-party on Thursday, Feb. 8, from 7 p.m. to midnight at Henry Turner Jr.’s Listening Room. The main festival will be held on…
What We Were Reading 2024
September - October Misty Milioto “Brother Odd” by Dean Koontz. It’s a mix of supernatural and thriller genres, and the writing is superb. I just love how Koontz can turn a phrase to create the most interesting metaphors. Jeffrey…
Stronghold Studios is Now Taking Submissions for House Floats in Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Stronghold Studios is a locally owned and operated art and fabrication studio based in Mid City, New Orleans, Louisiana. This Mardi Gras season, they are stepping up to the plate and taking the lead on the…
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