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Tenacious Talent

The music industry knocks down more than it lifts up. But for Maggie Koerner, a bluesy singer/songwriter who has done more than her fair share of time in the trenches of the music machine, talent was never in question and…

Episode 208: A Man and His Blue Dog - George Rodrigue's Cajun Revival

Errol Laborde,

George Rodrigue is one of Louisiana’s all-time important artists, and may be the most important at depicting images of early like in Cajun Culture. He created scenes of celebrations beneath moss laden oak trees; life of the bayou and even…

The Cordish Companies and Shreveport and Bossier Arts Council Announced 12 Local Winners of Open Artist Call

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BOSSIER CITY, La (press release) – The Cordish Companies, in collaboration with the Shreveport and Bossier City Arts Councils, has selected twelve (12) local artists to create original artwork that will be displayed inside the new $270+ million Live! Casino…

Louisiana Artists Snag 2025 Grammy Nominations

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NEW ORLEANS – Last week, the Recording Academy announced the nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards. Among the 94 categories, 20 Louisiana artists and bands made the list. The final round of voting for the Recording Academy's voting members will…

Christmas in Richard Sherman’s Creole Cottage

Lee Cutrone, Sara Essex Bradley,

Beribboned garland, scarlet poinsettias, red-berried holly and elegant table settings incorporating vibrant traditional color are among the decorations…

Alex Smith, Mack Swans and More Music News from Around Louisiana

Cynthea Corfah,

While he may live in Nashville now, this emerging country star still pays homage to his Louisiana roots. His song “A Few Beers Ago” is the perfect song to add to your tailgating playlist. On the flip side, “Beaumont and…

Exhibition Highlights WWII Fighter Aircraft Lithographs at Lake Charles City Hall

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LAKE CHARLES, La (press release) – The City of Lake Charles opened a new exhibition titled WWII Fighter Aircraft Lithographs on Thursday, Oct. 3. This exhibition will be located on the 1st floor lobby of Lake Charles City Hall (326 Pujo…

LSU Museum of Art's October Exhibitions: 'In a New Light' and 'Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer: The Marvel of Old Masters'

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BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The LSU Museum of Art (LSUMOA) presents two upcoming exhibitions, In a New Light: American Impressionism 1870–1940, Works from the Bank of America Collection and Rembrandt, Goya, and Dürer: The Marvel of Old Masters, opening…

Hip-hop Sounds of Dave $tokes

Cynthea Corfah,

Dave $tokes is the type of emerging artist you don’t want others to know about so you can keep them all to yourself. The Baton Rouge hip-hop artist has a smooth, confident flow with a rich Southern sound. His effortless…

Seeing Fall Foliage in Branson and Eureka Springs

Cheré Coen,

Fall arrives in brilliant colors to the Ozarks, making trips to Branson and Eureka Springs special this time of year. Both cities marry attractions and entertainment well with the stark beauty of the northern Arkansas and southern Missouri natural landscape,…

Literary Louisiana: Books of Nostalgia and History

Christopher Louis Romaguera,

In “All the Places We Love Have Been Left In Ruins,” Ariel Francisco writes an elegy to his hometown of Miami that continues to be sunk by climate change, corruption, and of course, Margaritavilles. Francisco, who teaches at LSU, writes…

A Creole Manor House in St. Landry Parish

Misty Milioto, Photos by Haylei Smith,

After Hurricane Katrina, Patrick Dunne and Nathan Drewes found it imperative to realize their dream of owning a home in the country.…

St. Charles Parish Artist Nonney Oddlokken

John R. Kemp,

People often travel the world looking for meaning and inspiration. St. Charles Parish artist Nonney Oddlokken found that inspiration at home in the marshes and culture of South Louisiana. It was an awakening for her. The 60-year-old New Orleans native…