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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…

BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Gov. John Bel Edwards joined Senior Military Assistant to the U.S. Secretary of Defense Lieutenant General Ronald Clark, Col. Joey Strickland, secretary of the Louisiana Dept. of Veterans Affairs, members of the U.S. Dept.…

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…

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…