Around The State

New Emeril’s Chop House to Open at L’Auberge Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge, La (press release) – Emeril’s Chop House, a new restaurant by Chef Emeril Lagasse, will open in partnership with L’Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge in 2026. Organizers share that Lagasse, a celebrity Chef and New Orleans legend, will…

Louisiana King Cake Festival Canceled Until 2027

THIBODAUX, La – On Tuesday, Jan. 27, the Louisiana King Cake Festival announced its cancellation of the 2026 event. On Facebook, organizers wrote, "It is with heavy hearts that we announce the cancellation…

Louisiana Travel Association 2026 Louey Awards

LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – The Louisiana Travel Association (LTA) presented the 2026 Louey Awards during its annual meeting on Jan. 22 in Lafayette, bringing together tourism leaders from across the state to recognize excellence in destination marketing, attractions and industry leadership.…

Baton Rouge Photographer Will Host "The Rhythm Reset"

BATON ROUGE (press release) – Jenn Ocken, a Baton Rouge creative cultivator, photographer and facilitator, will host The Rhythm Reset in Baton Rouge on Feb. 21, with limited spots available.  The Rhythm Reset is a…

Shreveport Chamber Awards Air Force Global Strike Command

SHREVEPORT, La (press release) – The Greater Shreveport Chamber recognized outstanding leadership, community impact and service during its 116th Annual Banquet, presented by Willis Knighton Health, on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino. Greater Shreveport Chamber Banquet…

Rockin'1000 BOGO, Cane's Pre-Show, Cowboy Mouth and More

NEW ORLEANS  – Earlier this month, New Orleans & Company and Rockin'1000 announced Harry Connick Jr.'s return to direct a special welcome performance for the Jan. 31 show at Caesars Superdome, which marks the concert's U.S. debut. Connick will direct…

Kevin Rabalais: Documentary Photographer of the Year

Kevin Rabalais, contributor for Louisiana Life, Acadiana Profile and 64 Parishes magazines, received the 2026 Documentary Photographer of the Year award as part of eight total Bright Lights Awards from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities. The Documentary Photographer of…

New Orleans Francophone Nonprofit Awarded NEH Grants

NEW ORLEANS (press release) — The New Orleans Foundation for Francophone Cultures (Nous), a cultural nonprofit, received two grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).  With a focus on Cajun, Creole and Indigenous communities, Nous is committed to…

Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival Schedule and Pre-Party

BATON ROUGE (press release) –  The 13th Annual Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival, happening Saturday, Feb. 14, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at North Boulevard Town Square, announced its pre-party details, stage lineup and sponsors. The pre-party is on…

Louisiana King Cake Festival: Bakeries and Judges

THIBODAUX, La – The Louisiana King Cake Festival announced the list of bakeries participating in the King Cake Competition, the highlight of the fest, and its panel of judges.  The festival, presented by the Lorio Foundation, will return to Downtown Thibodaux…

Michael Doucet: 2026 Humanist of the Year

NEW ORLEANS (press release)  – The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH) and Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser announced that Michael Doucet, musician and founder of BeauSoleil, is the 2026 Humanist of the Year. “Michael Doucet has carried listeners around the…

MLK Fest 2026 in Baton Rouge Ends with Block Party

BATON ROUGE – The Walls Project hosted MLK Fest 2026, a two-day service event honoring MLK Day in Baton Rouge, on Jan. 17 and Jan. 19. The fest kicked off on Saturday, Jan 17. with the following highlights: Elder Home…

New LSU Museum of Art Exhibit Will Explore AI

BATON ROUGE (press release) — The LSU Museum of Art will have a new exhibition, "AI: Artistic Interpretations, Studio Art Quilt Associates," from Feb. 5 - May 10. Following its debut in Baton Rouge, "AI: Artistic Interpretations" will travel nationally.…

Why New Orleans? Inside the Rockin’1000 U.S. Debut

The world’s largest rock band, Rockin’1000, will make its U.S. debut in New Orleans on Jan. 31 at the Caesars Superdome. Fabio Zaffagnini, founder of Rockin’1000, started the concept of “common people” performing like rockstars as a joke with friends…

New Mac Ball Exhibition at Cole Pratt Gallery

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Cole Pratt Gallery has a new exhibition by Mac Ball, an artist whose work bridges architecture, painting and material investigation. “Travel makes us take chances,” said Ball. “We get to play a character in a…

New Festival in New Orleans: FullCircle Festival

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The UnBrokenCircle Artist Collective launches FullCircle Festival, which takes place in New Orleans on Jan. 25. FullCircle Festival is an exploration of Black New Orleans’ history, music and culture. It is presented as a part…

Harry Connick Jr. Returns for Rockin’1000 U.S. Debut

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – New Orleans & Company and Rockin’1000 announced that Harry Connick Jr. will return to his hometown of New Orleans to direct a special welcome for the Rockin’1000 U.S. debut. The Rockin’1000 U.S. debut will take…

The Inside Slice: King Cake Festival + Free Ticket Fridays

THIBODAUX, La (press release) – The Louisiana King Cake Festival, presented by the Lorio Foundation, will return for its fourth annual celebration on Saturday, Jan. 31.  Happening in Downtown Thibodaux, the Louisiana King Cake Festival will showcase food from local…

FAN EXPO New Orleans: 150+ Panel Schedule This Weekend

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – FAN EXPO New Orleans released its panel sessions for this weekend, Jan. 9-11, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Ranging from "An Evening with the Hobbits: In Celebration of 25 Years," a once-in-a-quarter-century celebration…

2026 Brings First National Civics Bee to Louisiana

Shreveport, LA (press release) – The 2026 National Civics Bee will take place in Louisiana for the first time through a collaborative effort between the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and regional partners across the state. Five regional competitions will…