NEW ORLEANS (press release) — The New Orleans Foundation for Francophone Cultures (Nous), a cultural nonprofit, received two grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). With a focus on Cajun, Creole and Indigenous communities, Nous is committed to…
Our annual list of parades (and parties) around the state
Mark Twain did not think much of the building in Baton Rouge that we refer to as the Old State Capitol. Twain called it one of the ugliest buildings on the Mississippi. The building, he said, was representative of Southern…
1. Pictured here are a group of kids who are part of the next generation of the New Orleans Mardi Gras Indians. Indian tribes can be seen several times during the year. Which is not one of those times? A.…
Online dating has become ubiquitous, but even so, I’m not completely sold on it. Online dating does make sense for people like me who are busy and want to meet people beyond their social circles, but meeting up with virtual…
What do you mean get off the sidewalk? I don’t have to show you my papers. Who are you to question me?” escalated an exchange between one of our city’s preeminent artists and a New Orleans policewoman. The 80-year-old or…
Chandeliers add sparkle to this St. Bernard Parish home.
When Hank Holland of Lockport talks about his paintings, he uses words such as “love,” “faith,” “joy” and “heart” to describe all of the emotions that guide his hand and brushes across canvas. His intensely bright images are imaginary scenes…
This neoclassical-style home in Alexandria honors local craftsmanship.
NORTHERN WORTH WATCHING ROCK OF AGES IN CARMEL Looking like a miniature Gothic cathedral atop a wooded hill, the tiny and beautiful Rock Chapel graces DeSoto Parish in a town once called Bayou Pierre. The town was re-christened Carmel (garden of…
NORTHERN WORTH WATCHING ROCK OF AGES IN CARMEL Looking like a miniature Gothic cathedral atop a wooded hill, the tiny and beautiful Rock Chapel graces DeSoto Parish in a town once called Bayou Pierre. The town was re-christened Carmel (garden of…
