THIBODAUX, La – The Louisiana King Cake Festival announced the list of bakeries participating in the King Cake Competition, the highlight of the fest, and its panel of judges. The festival, presented by the Lorio Foundation, will return to Downtown Thibodaux…
Entering the professional world is challenging for everyone, but for disadvantaged women who lack support and funding the challenges may seem insurmountable. But Dress for Success, an international nonprofit that provides free professional attire, a support network and most importantly…
No city knows rebirth like New Orleans does, making it the perfect setting for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Louisiana Branch to host its annual “Renaissance Party” on Friday, November 9. Adrianne Casbarian, Logan Howcott and Chad Graci chaired the…
Angels, devils and Saints players convened at Mardi Gras World Eastbank to fight crime. Mardi Gras came early with the “Crimestoppers Carnivale,” themed “Saints and Sinners” on Saturday, November 10, 2012. A patron party was held at the Mardi Gras…
New Orleans is filled with historic architecture and landmarks, but not much is said about the people who safeguard these landmarks. Cue the Historic Houses Society, dedicated to preserving New Orleans’ history for all to enjoy. On Wednesday, November 14,…
The mission of Eden House is a simple one: to provide a home, a family and a chance to those who need it most. At what will now be their annual fundraiser, “A Night in the Garden of Eden,” hosted…
The tables were turned at Bridge House/Grace House’s “Celebrity Waiters VI” fundraiser on November 13, where 26 local celebrities served lunch to patrons at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The likes of attorney Morris Bart and musician Charmaine Neville could be…
“Good things come to those who give,” and this rang true on National Philanthropy Day on November 15, 2012. Hosted by the local chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the annual “National Philanthropy Day Luncheon” at the Hyatt Regency…
Supporters of New Orleans’ iconic cemeteries flocked to the 26th annual “All Saints Soiree,” a 1920s-themed cocktail gala hosted by Save Our Cemeteries on November 10. The FNBC building housed the event, which was the best-attended in recent memory. The…
There are two different strands to the music of Carnival in Louisiana - both can get you moving
Pictured here are members of the Mondo Kayo Social and Marching Club on Frenchmen Street in New Orleans. If it is true that blondes have more fun, what can be assumed, from this picture, about people whose hair is pink…
