“A Knock At My Door:” Reminiscing with Chef John Folse
On July 9, 2026, Chef John Folse celebrated his 80th birthday. Author Miguel Savoy, a ninth-generation Louisianan from Mamou, La., interviewed Chef Folse as he reminisced on his upbringing. The…
Culture
A Quieter Beach: Two Days at Dauphin Island
Dauphin Island lies only 3 miles south of Mobile Bay and a short drive from downtown Mobile. It’s an even shorter jaunt from the exquisite Bellingrath Gardens and its dramatic flowering gardens. Yet, the 14-mile-long barrier island with its small-town…
Last Night at the Rue Bayou is Just Beginning
“This is an original show—I’ve never done anything like it before,” said Deri’Andre Tucker, who plays cocktail server La Fonda in “Last Night at the Rue Bayou.” “It has a mythical feel to it.” As the French Quarter fills music…
Exclusive Kenny Chesney No Shoes Nation Radio Concert
While thousands of music fans flooded New Orleans for the annual French Quarter Festival on Saturday, April 18, a few hundred Gulf and Western music fans stormed a rambling roadhouse straddling…
Ochsner Eat Fit App Available at Festival International de Louisiane
LAFAYETTE, La. (press release) – During the Festival International de Louisiane's 40th anniversary, Ochsner Eat Fit is partnering with the festival’s food vendors for the first time to highlight Eat Fit-approved dishes and…
22nd Annual Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival in Belle Chasse
BELLE CHASSE, La. (press release) – The 22nd Annual Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival will take place April 24-26, bringing a celebration of local seafood, culture and community to the festival grounds at 333 F. Edward Hebert Blvd. in Belle Chasse.…
Henry VIII's "Six" Wives Dazzle the Saenger Theatre
With a minimalist set accented by a modernist neon nod to Gothic-style architecture and rock-n-roll costumes, the show "Six" is presented uniquely as…
New Baton Rouge Sports Illustrated Resort Will Open Near LSU
ORLANDO, Fla. (press release) – Travel + Leisure Co., a leading leisure travel company, announced plans today for a new Baton Rouge Sports Illustrated Resort. What is a Sports Illustrated Resort? Sports Illustrated Resorts is an experiential hospitality brand designed…
Landry Vineyards 5k Wine Run + Live Music Saturdays
WEST MONROE, La. – The Landry Vineyards 5k Wine Run, offering wine, live music and more, takes place Saturday, April 18, at 1 p.m. The race, open to all ages and skill levels, offers a scenic course through the vineyard.…
Louisiana's Michoud Facility Powers NASA's Artemis Moon Mission
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Nearly 90 percent of the rocket powering the Artemis Moon Mission was manufactured at the Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans. The Space Launch System rocket for the Artemis II Moon Mission is the most powerful…
What is Louisiana FastSites? 19 Sites for Inaugural Round
BATON ROUGE (press release) — Louisiana Economic Development unveiled 19 sites spanning 16 parishes moving forward in the inaugural Louisiana FastSites round, marking the largest coordinated site investment effort in state history and redefining how Louisiana competes for high-impact, nationally…
The Secret Life of Shelby Stanga Told in "Shelby" Documentary
Editor's note: On Nov. 1, the Shelby Stanga documentary "Shelby" will be available to the public on YouTube. Explore the story behind "Shelby" below. Louisiana covets its fair share of mysteries across its three million acres of wetlands; fragments of…
Man on 5,800-Mile E-Bike Journey Reaches Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS — Riding solo, Dr. Gregory Maassen seeks to accomplish a 5,800-mile e-bike journey across the United States. According to the bike tour's Instagram page, Maassen arrived in Louisiana on Monday, April 6. The live GPS tracker currently shows…
James Trawick Brings Rodeo Fest to Louisiana With a Mission
James Trawick, the Hondo Rodeo Fest CEO, has a passion for rodeo that began not where most people would imagine. It wasn’t out west, but rather far Southeast in Trawick’s…
Episode 244: Tennessee Williams Fest Brings Stars to New Orleans for a One-Night-Only Special Performance
The Tennessee Williams and New Orleans Literary Festival has a special performance to mark its 40th Anniversary: We Have Not Long to Love: A Celebration of Tennessee Williams, a one-night-only immersive theatrical experience directed by acclaimed director and choreographer Rob…
Don’t Miss the Party "The Great Gatsby" Throws at The Saenger
It is lagniappe for New Orleans audiences when an original hit Broadway show, still running strong on Broadway, has the national tour debut at the Saenger Theatre – staging its 800th performance in New York while this production is in…
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