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Baton Rouge's New Black History Trail System Unveils Feb. 2026

BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Baton Rouge's New Black History Trail System will debut this month, creating an opportunity for residents and visitors to immerse themselves in critical moments of Black History via two walkable trails with interactive markers.…

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…

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…

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…

Bally’s Baton Rouge Opening Creates 500+ New Jobs

BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Bally’s Baton Rouge Casino & Hotel celebrated the grand opening of its new casino and entertainment complex on Dec. 6. The opening marked the completion of Bally’s multiyear, $160 million investment in revitalizing a…

Candlelight Concerts Spread Classical Music Across Louisiana

Candlelight by Fever is a series of intimate concerts featuring live classical music from local musicians and thousands of candles at iconic venues worldwide. The goal of the Candlelight Concerts is to make classical and instrumental music accessible to everyone.…

River Parishes Host 36th Annual Festival of the Bonfires

LAPLACE, La (press release) – Louisiana’s River Parishes will celebrate the 36th annual Festival of the Bonfires along the east and west banks of the Mississippi River levees. Each December, Louisiana’s River Parishes, a political subdivision representing St. Charles, St.…

"Disney's Descendants: The Musical" in Alexandria This Weekend

This weekend, witness local talent perform "Disney's Descendants: The Musical" in Alexandria at the Lagniappe Theatre. The performance welcomes audiences of all ages and features dancing, costumes and more. Promoters of the event say "Disney's Descendants: The Musical," based on…

Historic Downtown Covington is a Holiday Wonderland

There is no place more charming during the holidays than a historic small town. Especially in Louisiana, where religious celebrations are infused with that special blend of the state’s many cultural influences. From beautiful, twinkling light displays and festivals to…

Hammond Northshore Regional Airshow 2025 Date Announced

HAMMOND, La (press release) – Honoring decades of Louisiana aviation excellence, the Hammond Northshore Regional Airshow returns October 11-12 to celebrate flight, heritage and community. Organizers share that this year’s theme, “Bayou Skies: Honoring Louisiana’s Aviation Legacy,” pays tribute to…

Lake Charles Named #3 Top Boating Destinations

LAKE CHARLES, La – Last month was National Fishing and Boating Week, and BoatBooker, a platform for booking boating trips, released its list of the top boating destinations to mark the occasion. Lake Charles made the cut. Why is Lake…

Lake Isabel Farm Opens to the Public for the First Time

ISABEL, Louisiana (press release) –  Lake Isabel Farm, home to a crystal-clear private lake, is now open to the public for day passes and cabana bookings. Just over an hour from New Orleans and 30 minutes from Covington, Lake Isabel offers…

Looking for the Wild Azalea Trail

Located southwest of Alexandria, the Wild Azalea Trail is a part of the Evangeline Unit of the Calcasieu Ranger District of Kisatchie National Forest. Designated for hiking and cycling, the trail’s start and finish points are…

The UK's Josh & Jase Take Louisiana

The United States has long been… intriguing to those outside of the country. As someone who follows British pop culture pretty well, the British people especially find us as Americans, and as a country, interesting. See also the current debate…

Louisiana is One of the Most Unique Cultural, Art Regions in America

Acadiana In addition to the Cajun and Creole traditions, Acadiana offers numerous visual arts galleries, performing arts venues, theater and, of course, music and dance halls. “There’s always something to do here,” said Jackie Lyle, who’s helmed the Performing Arts…

Meandering Through Opelousas’ Spiritual Trail

Each of our journeys contains three parts. First comes the anticipation. For days, months or years, we look forward to our departure. Then, finally, that day arrives. We travel, some of us, to leave…

May/June Festivals and Events Around Louisiana

The Beauregard Watermelon Festival has been moved up a month earlier (from late June to May 8-10) this year. Learn to dance the Watermelon Crawl, sign up for melon voice singing contests, seed spitting contests, bouncing watermelon races, goat roping,…

A Spring Getaway to Mobile

It’s been years in the making, but Amtrak seems poised to debut train service between New Orleans and Mobile. This fall, visitors may travel twice a day between the two colonial French…