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NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Do you want to dance? As French speakers and supporters of Creole and Cajun culture, we are always keen to partner with organizations that have similar interests in promoting and preserving Louisiana culture. This year,…

PATTERSON, La (press release) – Inspired by the vibrant, beautiful landscapes and wildlife of south Louisiana, Back Roads to Back Yards: The Flora and Fauna of South Louisiana is a new exhibit exploring and celebrating the region’s unique and verdant…

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Chef John Folse—culinary professional, food historian, tv personality, restauranteur and Louisiana culture bearer—has been named the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities’ 2023 Humanist of the Year. On Thursday, May 11, the LEH, with Lieutenant Governor…

BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL) are pleased to announce new resources for Louisianans interested in learning and engaging with the French language. Gombo de…

BREAUX BRIDGE, La (press release) –Vacationing in small towns has become increasingly popular in recent years – it can be a refreshing change of pace from traditional destinations, offering a more relaxed and authentic experience. Small towns often have a…

BOSSIER CITY, La (press release) – In 2019, we hosted our "Please Touch The Art" show and it instantly became a crowd favorite! Now, four years later, we have brought it back as "Sensory Show: The Second Sense" with artists…

COVINGTON, La (press release) – Special Olympics Louisiana, with the support of Chevron, will host “Breakfast with Champions” on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at Benedict’s (1144 N. Causeway Blvd.) in Mandeville. The event is being held to inspire the community with…

BELLE CHASSE, La (press release) – FishSTOCK, a new, free festival celebrating Plaquemines’ natural resources, will be held March 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 499 F. Edward Hebert Blvd. in Belle Chasse. The festival honors Louisiana’s vital coastal…

  COVINGTON, La (press release) – The Covington Heritage Foundation will host the 9th Annual Covington Antiques and Uniques Festival, April 29-30, at the Covington Trailhead at 419 N. New Hampshire St. in historic downtown Covington. The two-day, juried, free event…

BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – ANTIQUES ROADSHOW will visit LSU Rural Life Museum in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 for an all-day appraisal event as part of the series’ 28th production tour! PBS’s most-watched ongoing series will…

BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital and Hogs for the Cause broke ground today on the previously announced Family Support Home. The Family Support Home will serve as on-campus housing for families from Louisiana and beyond who have a child…

LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – The Hilliard Art Museum will bring Women’s History Month into the present beginning March 3 with a new exhibition by Luciana Abait, a California-based, Argentinian born artist who explores the impact of climate and the…

BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The Louisiana Art & Science Museum (LASM) will host “Love Your Heart Day” in recognition of Heart Awareness Month on Saturday, February 25th, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. LASM, in conjunction with the…

HAMMOND, La (press release) – Gnarly Barley has been recognized by two separate organizations for their taproom and brewery, located at 1709 Corbin Road in Hammond. These awards come during their eighth year of existence, speaking to their staying power…

BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Mary Grace Ellerbee, a freelance collaborative pianist from Zachary, is the first recipient of the Everett G. Powers Fund for Creativity Award. Powers, former Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge CEO, established the annual…

NEW IBERIA, La (press release) – The Books Along the Teche Literary Festival (March 31- April 2, 2022) is proud to announce that Lisa Wingate will be the featured Great Southern Writer on April 1, in downtown New Iberia. The…

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana State Museum are pleased to announce the extension of the exhibition, Rex: The 150th Anniversary of the School of Design, at the Presbytère, through the end of 2023.…

SHREVEPORT, La (press release) – Louisiana’s Shreveport-Bossier City region is preparing to kick-off the 2023 Mardi Gras season with events scheduled Jan. 16 - Feb. 21, 2023. From family-friendly parades and entertainment to balls and parties, visitors and residents alike…

BOSSIER, La (press release) – Come see Jennifer Robison's traveling thesis show, "The Order of Things", on display in the Bossier Arts Council's East Bank Gallery! The Order of Things is an investigation into perception and societal roles. Influenced by…

BELLE CHASSE, La (oress rekease) – The Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival queen, Catherine Blondiau, will represent Plaquemines Parish and Louisiana along with 19 other festival queens in the Rose Bowl Parade in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 2, 2023, to promote…

SHREVEPORT, La (press release) – The Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau (SBCTB) is partnering with the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl to create a gamified experience pass program, encouraging audiences visiting for the event to explore the Shreveport-Bossier area. Visitors and…

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…