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8th Annual Baton Rouge Soul Food Festival

BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The 8th Annual Baton Rouge Soul Food Festival announced the talent lineup, Pioneer Award winner and sponsors for the upcoming festival. The event will be held May 17 and 18 at the East Baton…

"Grand Isle Jewels" Oyster Brand Makes it's Debut

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…

Galvez Rum Now Available in Select Louisiana Stores

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…

Tunica-Biloxi Tribe Announces 27th Pow Wow Dates

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…

Guitarist Tommy Emmanuel C.G.P. coming to Ruston in December

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…

Tennessee Williams Fest Returns March 2025

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 Announces 2025 Big Events

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…

12th Annual Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival

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…

Raising Cane’s FREE Drink on Kings Day Jan 6 & Jan 7

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…

Tickets Now on Sale for Spring Angola Prison Rodeo

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…

Tickets Now on Sale for Louisiana Lights: Where Holidays Shine

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…

Louisiana Artists Snag 2025 Grammy Nominations

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…