Upcoming: A community cleanup at Chloe Historic Cemetery will take place Oct. 17-18, from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on both days. What: Volunteers will clear fallen trees, brush and debris left behind by Hurricane Laura. Where: The cemetery…
Upcoming: A community cleanup at Chloe Historic Cemetery will take place Oct. 17-18, from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on both days. What: Volunteers will clear fallen trees, brush and debris left behind by Hurricane Laura. Where: The cemetery…
Corn mazes are a fun fall feature in Louisiana that I often forget about. When I think of fall, I think of warm colors, lattes, pumpkins, all things pumpkin-flavored, flannel and a slight breeze in the air (usually not coming…
Originally published on Sep. 30, before the event, this piece has been updated with new information and photos. GRAND ISLE, La. (press release) – Grand Isle celebrated a new historical marker honoring the Oleander Hotel, a landmark listed on the…
Neil Simon’s “Laughter on the 23rd Floor” is the fifth installment of the prolific playwright's biographical trilogy – perfectly in keeping with the humorous, sardonic irony pervasive in his writing, and why he was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for Drama.…
I find that occasionally there is a misconception about New Orleans and the level of sophistication it may bring when it comes to recreation, restoration and revelry. No, to all those who assume New Orleans is not just Bourbon Street…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – On Monday, Oct. 5, the New Orleans Saints will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the team’s return to the Superdome during the Monday Night Football game. The Caesars Superdome…
Editor's note: The Shelby Stanga documentary "Shelby" was selected for the 2026 Tallahassee Film Festival with a screening on Oct. 10 at 5:30 p.m. at the Fogg Planetarium. Originally set for release on Nov. 1, "Shelby" will now be available…
BOSSIER CITY, La. (press release) – The Louisiana Grandstand announced plans for a new, privately funded, multi-phase destination at the Louisiana Boardwalk in Bossier City. Organizers share that the plans bring together live music, dining, hospitality, history and future entertainment…
Mayor Andrew “Andy” D’Aquilla says, “We are deeply honored to be named Louisiana Life magazine’s Best Town in Louisiana. This recognition reflects the charm, history and natural beauty of St. Francisville, but most importantly, it celebrates the people who make…
It's late September, 5 a.m. on opening day of teal season, and above a rice field in Jefferson Davis Parish, the constellations dangle like high-wattage chandeliers. Six half-awake hunters shuffle through the dark. They work methodically, loading decoys and shotguns…
North: Monroe Monroe tends to get overlooked in Louisiana travel conversations, which is either a shame or an advantage, depending on whether you’re a local. Situated on the banks of the Ouachita River in the northeastern part of the state,…
In early February, a storm along the south coast of Iceland destroyed part of Reynisfjara, a…
Go Help Yourself “Go Help Yourself” is Daniel Pope’s debut novel, which asks the question, what if all the self-help gurus of today were wrong about how broken we all are? The protagonist of Go Help Yourself is Corbin Moore,…
Cow Island native Dustin Dale Gaspard’s Cajun bona fides stretch back nine generations to his ancestral grandmother, whose exile led her to find a place of solace in Acadiana. While not musicians, Gaspard’s family was always musical, with ‘50s rock…
Georgia’s second largest city, about two hours south of Atlanta, sometimes falls under the radar — and that’s a mistake. Columbus offers the perfect blend of outdoors adventures, cultural attractions and…
