GRAND ISLE, La (press release) – The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) joins all Grand Isle off-bottom oyster farmers, Louisiana Economic Development, Louisiana Sea Grant, the Grand Isle Port Commission and the Town of Grand Isle to announce the…
SHREVEPORT, La (press release) – Geek’d Con, North Louisiana’s comic and pop culture convention, announced its 10th anniversary event, set to take place Aug. 22–24 at the Shreveport Convention Center. The organizers behind the celebration, dubbed "Geek’d Con X," promise…
JACKSON, La (press release) – Galvez Rum, one of the newest premium craft rums on the market and inspired by Revolutionary War hero Bernardo de Gálvez, is now hitting store shelves, bars and restaurants across Louisiana. After years of development…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The LSU Museum of Art has again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition afforded to the nation’s museums. Accreditation signifies excellence to the museum community, to governments, funders,…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Through the community's support, Perkins McKenzie Insurance Agency officially awarded a $10,000 donation to Club Blue Baton Rouge, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro…
MARKSVILLE, La (press release) – The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana will host its 27th Annual Pow Wow on May 17 and 18 at the Chief Joseph Alcide Pierite Pow Wow Grounds on the Tunica-Biloxi Reservation in Marksville, Louisiana. This annual public event…
RUSTON, La (press release) – Three-time nominated and Grammy Award Winner Tommy Emmanuel C.G.P. is returning to the Dixie Center for the Arts in Downtown Ruston, Louisiana on Wednesday, Dec. 10, for his second appearance at the Historic Theater. Recognized…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – On Sunday, March 23, at 2 p.m., the famous Stella Shouting Contest will begin the 39th year of the Tennessee Williams and New Orleans Literary Festival, which returns to the French Quarter for its celebration…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Liberty Mutual and Safeco Insurance have awarded Perkins McKenzie Insurance Agency a 2025 Make More Happen Award for its volunteerism with Club Blue Baton Rouge, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of…
KEITHVILLE, La (press release) – Chimp Haven has welcomed 10 chimpanzees from the Alamogordo Primate Facility (APF) in New Mexico, following the National Institutes of Health’s decision in late 2024 to retire the remaining chimps from its site at APF…
A star on the rise with a throwback style of funk uniquely his own, Grammy-nominated Cuban musician Cimafunk took some time to speak about his artistic process, his journey as a working musician and the importance of valuing education not…
Down the bayou or just up the street, there’s something new and exciting for you to discover around every corner of Louisiana! Tangipahoa Parish A cozy hometown spot at the crossroads of Louisiana, Tangipahoa Parish lies smack between Baton Rouge,…
BOSSIER CITY, La (press release) – The Cordish Companies have welcomed the public to LIVE! CASINO & HOTEL LOUISIANA for the first time. “Feb. 13 will be an unforgettable night as we open our doors for the first time to…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The city of Baton Rouge announced a few anniversary and annual events set for 2025. Mardi Gras Events – Feb. 15-March 3 Mardi Gras in the southern Bayou offers a laid-back yet spirited celebration…
KEITHVILLE, La (press release) – It’s a party for the ages at Chimp Haven as Jacob and Julius, the sanctuary’s oldest residents, celebrate an incredible milestone – turning 65. These two remarkable chimpanzees, who are the oldest living male chimps…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The 12th Annual Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival starts with a Pre-party on Thursday, Feb. 27, from 7 p.m. to midnight at Henry Turner Jr.’s Listening Room. The main festival will be held on…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Raising Cane’s is celebrating the start of Carnival with a FREE 22 oz drink on Kings Day Monday, Jan. 6, through Tuesday, Jan. 7, for all Caniac Club members at restaurants across Louisiana. Offer notes: The offer…
The dream of Walker’s Imaginarium is getting closer to becoming a reality thanks to the many generous donors who have supported the project, which is being made possible entirely through philanthropic support. Walker’s Imaginarium is a first-of-its-kind, 15,000-square-foot child enrichment…
Down the bayou or just up the street, there’s something new and exciting for you to discover around every corner of Jefferson Parish! Lakeside Shopping Center Celebrating 65 years, Lakeside Shopping Center continues to be the premier shopping destination not…
Showcase your Louisiana Food Products in the March/April 2025 issue of Louisiana Life Louisiana Life is a lifestyle magazine for those who love Louisiana. Louisiana Life is a statewide cultural magazine and reaches over 80,000 readers publishing for over 40…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Tickets are now on sale for the upcoming annual spring Angola Prison Rodeo. The rodeo, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday April 19-20, 2025, offers the best in prison rodeo excitement! Warden Darrel Vannoy invites the public to…
PLAQUEMINES PARISH, La (press release) – The Plaquemines Parish Tourism Commission has committed $50,000 as the first major sponsor of the Woodlands Conservancy’s Coastal Forest Center, an upcoming educational facility focused on Louisiana’s wetland ecosystems. “The Coastal Forest Center at…
BOSSIER CITY, La (press release) – The Cordish Companies, in collaboration with the Shreveport and Bossier City Arts Councils, has selected twelve (12) local artists to create original artwork that will be displayed inside the new $270+ million Live! Casino…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) –Tickets are now available for Louisiana Lights: Where Holidays Shine, a mesmerizing new holiday experience that will blend nature’s beauty with artistic brilliance at Burden Museum & Gardens in Baton Rouge. Presented in collaboration with…
ALEXANDRIA, La (press release) – Red River Bank recently secured property in Lafayette, Louisiana to further its expansion into the Acadiana market. On Oct. 21, Red River Bank purchased property on the corner of Camellia Boulevard and East Bluebird Lane,…
NEW ORLEANS – Last week, the Recording Academy announced the nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards. Among the 94 categories, 20 Louisiana artists and bands made the list. The final round of voting for the Recording Academy's voting members will…
BELLE CHASSE, La (press release) – The Plaquemines Parish Fair and Orange Festival returns Dec. 6-8 at the historic Fort Jackson in Buras, marking its 78th year of celebrating Plaquemines Parish's rich citrus heritage. This annual event highlights the agricultural abundance…
BATON ROUGE (press release) – The Louisiana Art & Science Museum’s (LASM) 5th Annual A Very Merry Museumevent on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., will kick off a new holiday experience for the Baton Rouge community, Coca-Cola…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Oxbow Rum Distillery Tasting Room and other participating locations feature special offerings with a portion of proceeds benefiting Task Force Dagger Special Operations Foundation, a nonprofit organization that assists wounded, ill, or injured US Special Operations Command members and…
On October 11, 2024, Children’s Hospital New Orleans celebrated the beginning of a new chapter for its long-serving child abuse pediatrics programs, with the opening of the new, expanded Morgan Rae Center for Hope. The state-of-the-art facility is dedicated to…
In the modern world, political engagement among young people is as important as ever. Understanding the issues and the processes of government makes all the difference between a future of uninformed voters or bright, educated leaders for a new…
LAKE CHARLES, La (press release) – The City of Lake Charles opened a new exhibition titled WWII Fighter Aircraft Lithographs on Thursday, Oct. 3. This exhibition will be located on the 1st floor lobby of Lake Charles City Hall (326 Pujo…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The LSU Museum of Art (LSUMOA) presents two upcoming exhibitions, In a New Light: American Impressionism 1870–1940, Works from the Bank of America Collection and Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer: The Marvel of Old Masters, opening…
SHREVEPORT, La (press release) – Mark your calendars for the 118th running of The State Fair of Louisiana Oct. 30 through Nov. 17 at the Louisiana State Fairgrounds in Shreveport. The fair is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, but this…
MANDEVILLE, La (press release) – Festival of the Lake organizers announced that some of Louisiana’s most popular musical acts will highlight the 41st annual fest at Our Lady of the Lake Church and School at 312 Lafitte St. in Mandeville from Friday,…
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…
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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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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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…
