KEITHVILLE, La. (press release) – Eight chimpanzees who’ve spent most of their lives in sparse concrete-slab enclosures recently explored a forest under the open sky for the first time – and they charged right in! “We expected this reserved bunch…
GONZALES, La (press release) –The debut of the new Gonzales Holiday Market public holiday market will take place Dec. 8-10 at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center. The special holiday market will feature booths for shoppers to browse the newest and hottest…
BELLE CHASSE, La (press release) – The Plaquemines Parish Fair and Orange Festival takes place on Dec. 1-3 at historic Fort Jackson in Buras, marking its 77th year of celebrating Plaquemines Parish's citrus heritage and showcasing the bounties that Plaquemines…
SHREVEPORT, La (press release) –Shreveport and Bossier city officials, friends of tourism, and event organizers gathered today at a press conference emceed by Santa at the American Rose Center to unwrap Holiday cheer in Shreveport-Bossier, Louisiana with “Holidays on the…
SHREVEPORT, La (press release) – Shreveport-Bossier is gearing up for Mardi Gras 2024, with both the Krewe of Centaur and the Krewe of Gemini parades confirmed to roll along their full routes from downtown Shreveport to East Kings Highway Park.…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – LWCC, the state’s largest workers’ comp insurance provider, is celebrating the completion of its third annual Louisiana Loyal Service Project. In September, 175 individuals made up of LWCC employees and agent partners volunteered more…
Writer and Photographer Kevin Rabalais Kevin Rabalais, an Avoyelles Parish native, writes and photographs the Natural State series for Louisiana Life. After living for more than a decade in Europe and the South Pacific, he is excited to be back home…
KEITHVILLE, La (press release) – Chimp Haven will open to visitors for Chimpanzee Discovery Day this month, offering the rare opportunity for the public to get a glimpse inside the world’s largest chimpanzee sanctuary, an event that happens only twice…
LOUISIANA (press release) – Every fall, the United States undergoes a vibrant transformation. From the dense forests of New England to the vast expanses of the Rockies, trees shift from their summer greens to a rich display of oranges, yellows,…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – KRVS Radio Acadie is excited to announce that it will once again broadcast live from Girard Park during the upcoming Festivals Acadiens et Créoles. This long-standing partnership continues as KRVS delivers the festival's music and…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) — Renaissance Publishing has announced several staff changes that place new editors at the helm of several of its publications. Reine Dugas, Ph.D., has been named editor of Acadiana Profile and Louisiana Life. A native New…
LAKE CHARLES, La (press release) – SOWELA received one of its largest donations to date from the U.S. Air Force with an E-8A Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System aircraft valued at $35 million. The jet was flown in and…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – INTERNATIONAL ARTS FEST: NOLA is a global symphony of music that will be curated to celebrate the beauty of art envisioned through the lens of instruments, paintbrushes, voices, imagery, and poetry. The multi-day event platform…
SHREVEPORT, La (press release) – The 19th annual Highland Jazz & Blues Festival Presented by Louisiana Healthcare Connections will be held Sat., Sept. 16, in Shreveport’s Historic Highland neighborhood at Columbia Park. With music and fun for everyone, the festival will…
Writer Misty Milioto Misty Milioto is a freelance writer and editor with 22 years of experience working with publications across the country, including Sunset, U.S. News & World Report and Modern Luxury’s suite of 80-plus regional publications such as Aspen…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The Baton Rouge-based, family-owned Oxbow Rum Distillery proudly announces its new partnership as the Official Rum of LSU Athletics. This collaboration symbolizes a union of tradition, dedication, and local pride between the two iconic…
SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CITY, La (press release) – The Shreveport-Bossier Sports Commission (SBSC) has been awarded a three-year bid to host the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC) Volleyball Championship, beginning with the 2023 tournament. The championship will be held at Bossier Parish…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – With its official transformation from Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge at the end of the month, The Queen Baton Rouge will reveal several exciting new bars and restaurants, including Shaquille O’Neal-owned Big Chicken and 1717,…
LAFAYETTE, La (press relese) – Acadiana Center for the Arts hosts Gulf Brew, presented by Moss BMW, Louisiana’s oldest craft beer festival! Gulf Brew is an outdoor festival along the streets of Downtown Lafayette on Saturday, October 21, 2023, 1-5pm.…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Cutting Edge CE (formerly Music Business Conference) has announced that Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser has been selected to receive Cutting Edge's "Trumpet Award for Cultural Leadership" in honor of his role as Louisiana's Cultural Ambassador.…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) joined U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Regional Administrator Jeaneanne Gettle, EPA Deputy Regional Administrator Stacey Dwyer, Founder and Executive Director of the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – On view during the 160th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, Emancipation: The Unfinished Project of Liberation visualizes what freedom looks like for Black Americans today and the legacy of the Civil War in 2023 and beyond. Highlighting…
SHREVEPORT, La (press release) – The National Tour Associations Travel Exchange Conference for 2023 will be held in Shreveport, Louisiana. November 12 - 15, 2023, more than 500 NTA members and travel professionals from around the world have the opportunity…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge’s annual Members+ exhibition highlighting works by its member artists is now open in the Shell Gallery at the Cary Saurage Community Arts Center. An opening reception is set…
LAKE CHARLES, La (press release) –The Louisiana Food & Wine Festival, presented by Rouses Markets, hosted by Visit Lake Charles, September 14 – 17, 2023, announced today that Tiffany Derry, TV celebrity chef/restaurateur, will be participating in the festival. Derry, executive…
AUSTIN (press release) – As the wedding bells start ringing across the country, the euphoria of newlywed bliss is closely shadowed by the daunting expenses that weddings and honeymoons entail. Living the high life in 2023 isn't exactly a cakewalk,…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The leader in fat removal, Sono Bello, is thrilled to announce the establishment of its newest location in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, opening doors on Aug. 15. This expansion brings Sono Bello's renowned cosmetic expertise…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The Louisiana Art & Science Museum (LASM) will host an Art After Hours Launch Party to celebrate the opening of the museum’s newest exhibition, Celestial Imaginings: Artists Exploring the Galaxies, on Friday, August 18, 2023, from 6 PM – 8:30 PM in…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – #CreateLouisiana announced the recipient of the 2023 French Culture Film Grant, the documentary short film, Footwork. Now in its seventh year, the French Culture Film Grant is a unique opportunity for Louisiana filmmakers designed in…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – LWCC is proud to recognize chef Cory Bahr as its latest Champion of Louisiana. As part of its Louisiana Loyal movement, LWCC shines a spotlight on organizations and individuals who share its commitment to…
LAKE CHARLES, La (press release) – Chef Owen Hohl of Hot Tails in Prairieville is the 2023 King of Louisiana Seafood beating 11 other chefs to win the 16th Annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off presented by the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – The Hilliard Art Museum is proud to announce its captivating lineup of exhibitions that delve into the complexities of race, intergenerational loss and the power of art. From thought-provoking tapestries to innovative camera-less photography, these exhibitions…
MANDEVILLE, La (press release) – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Office of State Parks announced the launch of the Let Louisiana Shine Park Recycling Program, a new recycling pilot project for aluminum cans and #1 PET plastic bottles at…
Writer Reine Dugas Reine Dugas, Ph.D. is a native New Orleanian and an English professor at Southeastern Louisiana University and an instructor at Tulane University. She’s the Executive Editor of Where Y’at Magazine and…
THERE IS ONE MAJOR SOURCE that provides credible ongoing analysis of hospitals: Medicare, which, as the federal health insurance program for people 65 and older, as well as certain younger people with disabilities, often provides funding for many of…
Did you know that guns are the leading cause of death for American children and teens and that Louisiana has the highest rate in the nation of unintentional shootings by children? It’s more important than ever for parents and…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Vitus Shell, Louisiana mixed-media painter and black creative brings an impactful voice to contemporary figurative painting in his solo exhibition Gold Standard at IBIS Contemporary Art Gallery, New Orleans. Gold has been the metric for value in many societies…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – With summer 2023 well and truly here, millions of Americans will be looking for any excuse to explore the great outdoors and participate in activities which gives them an opportunity to get out in…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – In recent years, weekend road trips have experienced a surge in popularity among families. These mini-getaways offer a refreshing escape that combines adventure, flexibility, quality time spent together, all at a significantly lower cost compared…
BOSSIER CITY, La (press release) – The Creative Art Connection returns to the Bossier Arts Council's East Bank Gallery for their 2023 Showcase! The Creative Art Connection is a local art club whose purpose is to stimulate cultural development here…
SHREVEPORT, La (press release) – June is National Rose month, and the American Rose Society (ARS) is honoring the flower with a full month of events. Headquartered in Shreveport, La., the American Rose Society is a national non-profit organization founded…
LAKE CHARLES, La (press release) – The inaugural Louisiana Food & Wine Festival, announced today Rouses Markets is the festival’s presenting sponsor, with Visit Lake Charles as hosting sponsor, Sept. 14-17. The festival is a showcase of culinary, beverage, and…
HOLLY BEACH, La (press release) – One of the most enchanting aspects of secret or secluded beaches is the sense of discovery that comes with finding them. Unlike popular beaches that are often crowded and overdeveloped, hidden beaches offer a…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – On May 8, Louisiana Life Magazine won 17 awards, at the 43rd annual International Regional Magazine Association (IRMA) awards presentation in Portland, Oregon. Louisiana Life was a finalist for Magazine of the Year. IRMA members…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Join in on Friday, May 19, at 7:00 p.m. at Alliance française of New Orleans for an exclusive screening of THE PRECIPICE, a new documentary from Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) that explores the challenges faced by the Pointe-au-Chien Indian Tribe and the battles…
KEITHVILLE, La (press release) – Chimp Haven, which attracts sellout crowds to its limited public events, is offering a new private tour experience especially suited for travelers wanting to make the most of their trip to the world’s largest chimpanzee…
NATCHITOCHES, La (press release) – The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana and Northwestern State University signed an agreement on May 2 that will advance economic development and research opportunities for both the Tribe and the university. The five-year partnership will support…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Shows coming to L’Auberge Casino & Hotel include comedians Gabriel Iglesias, Rodney Carrington, Craig Ferguson and Dana Carvey; the ultimate tribute to Queen, Killer Queen; R&B legend Brian McKnight; Rock and Roll Hall of…
HOUMA, La (press release) –The American Red Cross of Louisiana is pleased to announce a new partnership with Terrebonne General Health System and Terrebonne Churches United Food Bank to help people in Houma coping with the increasing frequency and intensity…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – A program that provides filmmaker grants to promote Louisiana’s French culture is the latest recipient of an award from Louisiana’s Entertainment Development Fund. #CreateLouisiana will receive $36,500 to provide mentorship, education and workforce development…
