NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Cajun fiddler and singer Amanda Shaw offers music fans and culture lovers a taste of local to kick-off carnival. Join the Louisiana Cajun Queen and other local fan favorites, including Big Sam and Choppa, as they…
LOS ANGELES (press release) – Having spent the last three winters in the empty solitude of a defunct wildlife refuge outside Los Angeles, the last of 40 stranded chimpanzees will spend the holidays surrounded by the sights and sounds of…
ABITA SPRINGS, La (press release) – Abita Brewing Company, is kicking the holiday season off with a larger than life Keg Tree in their Brewery Beer Garden. This nine-level tree is constructed of 212 stainless steel, half-barrel kegs, 260’ of…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) - City tourism leaders are celebrating the addition of a new trade and consumer show for the coffee industry to begin in 2023. The NOLA Coffee Festival is a two-day event occurring September 15-16, 2023 that…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – For a second consecutive year, the Louisiana “Celebration Gator” will crawl the parade route of the 96th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on Thursday, Nov. 24. In 2021, coverage of…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – It has been a year of crisis for families in Louisiana and around the world in 2022 — from everyday disasters like home fires, devastating tornadoes and powerful hurricanes to global emergencies like the conflict…
SHREVEPORT, La (press release) – Officials met in New Orleans today to announce the involvement of Louisiana on the national stage. Shreveport-Bossier City will be represented in the 2023 Rose Parade® in Pasadena, California, celebrating the rich history of two…
SHREVEPORT, La (press release) – Mayor Tommy Chandler, Shreveport and Bossier city officials, friends of tourism and event organizers gathered today at a press conference emceed by Santa at the Sci-Port in Shreveport, Louisiana to announce a new holiday initiative…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The Louisiana Art & Science Museum (LASM) has opened its newest exhibition, Wild Bees, with photographs by Paula Sharp, writer and photojournalist, and Ross Eatman, veteran nature photographer. Wild Bees will be on display…
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SHREVEPORT, La (press release) – The Red River Revel and Mudbug Madness invite the public to “Revel in the Madness” (Ostendo Sum in Insania) at BREW: Shreveport’s Original Beer Festival on Sat., Oct. 29, 2022 from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. at the…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Consulate General of France, Villa Albertine, and the Alliance française of New Orleans invite you to discover the world of children's literature in French, at the very first event of its kind : My French Book Fest. Meet Francophone…
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – The 19th century Louisiana tradition of Red Beans & Rice is alive and well thanks to iconic Louisiana brands, Cajun Country Rice and Camellia Beans. This delicious duo has come together again for the Red…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The Louisiana Book Festival is honored to have been selected for the tenth anniversary celebrations of two esteemed organizations, Narrative 4 and the National Student Poets Program, on Saturday, October 29, in Baton Rouge.…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo recently announced six new financial awards designed to create or sustain high-quality export jobs across the U.S. in key industries. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – On Friday, Nov. 18, Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana State Museum will unveil Creole New Orleans, Honey! The Art of Andrew LaMar Hopkins, a new exhibition at the Cabildo. The first solo…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Office of State Parks are offering a special discount on overnight stays this fall. Campers will get four nights for the price of three at Louisiana State…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, the Office of Cultural Development, and Louisiana Main Street are proud to announce Ruston Main Street is a semifinalist for the 2023 Great American Main Street Award (GAMSA). Main Street…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The Louisiana Office of Cultural Development’s Division of the Arts and the Percent for Art program, along with officials from LSU, dedicated the newest sculpture installed on the Baton Rouge campus today. Created by…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – As hurricane season becomes more active and Louisiana organizations are on standby to respond to a call for assistance for our neighbors in Florida, Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser and Volunteer Louisiana are pleased to…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Weekends in October at Louisiana State Parks are getting a little spookier. From haunted hayrides and hikes to campground trick-or-treating, Halloween movies, and pumpkin carving contests, it is a great time to visit a…
MARKSVILLE, La (press release) – The Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana and the City of Marksville signed an agreement transferring ownership of the Marksville Historic State Park back to the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe. The park is the location of sacred Native American burial…
SHREVEPORT, La (press release) – The Northwest Louisiana Walk of Stars (WAS) is teaming with the Red River Revel Arts Festival (RRRA) for its next induction on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at 3 p.m. Five honorees will be posthumously inducted on…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – In an effort to ensure the safety of shrimp imported to the United States, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says it signed an agreement with Ecuador in August to share confidential information…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser, with the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area (ANHA), proclaims October as Atchafalaya Month. Feed Your Soul in America’s Foreign Country with events, festivals, and activities all month long. “The Atchafalaya National…
SHREVEPORT, La (press release) – Celebrating its 46th anniversary this year, the Red River Revel Arts Festival (RRRAF) returns Oct. 1 – 9, 2022. The RRRAFl is the largest outdoor festival in North Louisiana, attracting tens of thousands of locals and…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – October 2022 marks Louisiana’s eighth annual Folklife Month, a celebration of the state’s living traditions and the individuals who sustain them. Selected by local folklorists and other culture workers, six tradition bearers will be…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The Louisiana Office of Tourism won a 2022 WebAward presented by the Web Marketing Association for the LouisianaByways.com website. The award recognized the new website design for Louisiana Byways as the Best Travel Website.…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Entering its 23rd year, the Louisiana Readers' Choice (LYRC/LTRC) Award Program is excited to announce the 2023-2024 nominated title lists for grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Since the program's first list in 1999,…
KEITHVILLE, La (press release) – After three years’ hiatus, Chimp Haven, the world’s largest chimpanzee sanctuary, is bringing back Chimpanzee Discovery Day, a rare opportunity to get an inside look at the 200-acre forested campus that more than 300 chimpanzees…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The Louisiana Office of Tourism won the prestigious Shining Example Award at the annual conference of the Southeast Tourism Society held this month in Concord, North Carolina. The state tourism agency’s campaign for the…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The 2022 Louisiana Book Festival is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join in the celebration for an insider’s experience of the festival. The 18th annual festival needs hundreds of volunteers in a variety of capacities,…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Following a request by Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board, New Orleans Chef Amy Sins and the non-profit Fill the Needs has started a fundraiser for a Lafourche…
EDGARD, La (press release) – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Office of Tourism announced a project to revitalize and relaunch the Louisiana African American Trail. The announcement came during a luncheon at Whitney Plantation in Edgard, Louisiana, one…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The Louisiana Art & Science Museum (LASM) has opened Pinpointing the Stars in the Universe Gallery, featuring works from the permanent collection that highlight the planetarium’s history, the timeline of its development, and its…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser announces the selection of Susan Maclay as the Interim Director for the Louisiana Office of State Museums. Since 2001, Maclay has served as the executive director of the Louisiana Museum Foundation…
PIONEER, La (press release) – Celebrate the 29th annual National Public Lands Day on September 24, 2022, with a free, ranger-led hike at Poverty Point World Heritage Site. The program begins at 10 a.m. with an introductory video followed by…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The State Library of Louisiana is working with the Office of Broadband Development and Connectivity to expand and enhance broadband capacity in our state. According to BroadbandNow, Louisiana ranks 40th in the nation for…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The Louisiana Art & Science Museum (LASM), in collaboration with Louisiana Tech University’s Visual Integration of Science Through Art (VISTA) Center, has opened its newest exhibition, Illustrating Health, in the museum’s Second Floor Main…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana State Museum will unveil a new exhibition on Tuesday, October 18, Carnival in the Nation’s Capital: The Washington Mardi Gras Ball, at the Capitol Park Museum in…
JEAN LAFITTE, La (press release) – The Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival has been rescheduled for November 11-13, at the Jean Lafitte Auditorium and Grounds at 4953 City Park Dr. in Jean Lafitte. “A year ago, our area was devastated by one of the…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Throughout September 2022, Louisiana residents are invited to visit The National WWII Museum’s immersive galleries for 50 percent off. This is the perfect time for visitors to see what’s been added since they’ve last been…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The Louisiana Center for the Book in the State Library of Louisiana is excited to announce the return of the live, in-person Louisiana Book Festival on Saturday, October 29. The 18th annual Louisiana Book…
BATON ROUGE, La. (press release) — As Louisiana continues to be under heat advisories, the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is offering tips and strategies to help residents protect themselves and others during extreme heat conditions. Louisiana currently averages 35…
BOGALUSA, La. (press release) – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Office of Tourism today dedicated the seventh marker along the Louisiana Civil Rights Trail. This marker recognizes the Robert “Bob” Hicks House, located at 924 Robert “Bob” Hicks…
BATON ROUGE, La. (press release) – The fall Angola Prison Rodeo is back each Sunday in October offering the best in prison rodeo excitement! Warden Tim Hooper invites the public to view the wildest rodeo show in the South. Watch…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge is teaming up with ceramicist Quaja Bell for Sip & Spin: Pottery Wheel Throwing Class, a unique date or Friends-Night-Out. Bell guides attendees through methods of centering…
BATON ROUGE, La. – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and Volunteer Louisiana announce a Notice of Funding Opportunity for 2023 AmeriCorps State and National Grants. This annual grant competition is open to governmental agencies, educational institutions, and non-profit entities interested in…
BATON ROUGE, La. (press release) – Join the journey of Southern University’s Fabulous Dancing Dolls to Forever Dolls, as they are known after graduation, celebrating decades of history and showmanship on Friday, September 9, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.…
BATON ROUGE, La. (press release) – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and Volunteer Louisiana are pleased to announce $6,006,884 in grant funding from the federal agency, AmeriCorps, for the 2022-2023 service year. The grants will support 17 AmeriCorps State Programs and…
