RUSTON, La. – The 2026 Louisiana Peach Festival, the 76th annual event, takes place in Downtown Ruston on Saturday, June 6. The Louisiana Peach Festival is a long-standing tradition created by local peach farmers in 1951, organizers share on the…
The Greater New Orleans section of the National Council of Jewish Women honored Ruth S. Kullman this February in the magnificent Grand Ballroom of The Westin. The NCJW is dedicated to “improving the lives of women, children and families…
Guests were “seeing red” at the Hyatt Regency, which hosted the “Go Red for Women Luncheon” this February as part of the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Movement, a national campaign to educate the public about the…
The Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans held its 2013 “Goldring-Woldenberg Major Donor Dinner” in February at the Windsor Court Hotel. The event, which was a black-tie affair, was the third annual celebration in honor of the generous supporting…
A great party with a great cause, February’s “Party with a Purpose” on the eve of Super Bowl XLVII gave us a “Taste of the NFL” and spread awareness of this nonprofit’s mission to fight hunger. Wayne Kostroski, recipient…
New Orleans Right to Life Educational Foundation held its 14th annual “Proudly Pro-Life Award Dinner” at the beautiful Chateau Country Club in January, where it honored Retired Archbishop Alfred C. Hughes and, posthumously, Mary Jane Capella Silva, for their…
The apple didn’t fall far from the tree – or in this case the seed – at Louisiana Appleseed’s 2013 “Good Apple Gala,” which was hosted in the National World War II Museum’s Stage Door Canteen in January. The gala…
Every spring, the Contemporary Arts Center of New Orleans celebrates the city’s “SweetArts” and honors the “individuals and organizations that embody the heart and soul of the New Orleans cultural arts community.” This spring was no exception, and Thursday,…
When an opportunity comes along to support a worthwhile cause and have an unforgettable evening while doing so, many would agree that this is just too good to pass up. It seems the guests at “Art Against AIDS” at…
Sports Complex Slated to Open This Year YOUNGSVILLE – Construction of a $16 million sports complex continues after current Mayor Brenda Burley and former Mayor Wilson Viator held a ceremonial groundbreaking in late January. The project, which is partially funded…
Three New Orleans healthcare providers are making strides for women and families in the area.
The New Orleans Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s annual black tie masquerade, the “Azucar Ball,” brought a “carnaval” to the very home of Carnival this December, with Mardi Gras World playing host to this year’s theme “Noche de Carnaval” or “Night…
The Alexis de Tocqueville Society of United Way of Southeast Louisiana honored outstanding local community leader, volunteer and philanthropist Carol Wise with its highest award this past November. The ceremony and gala were hosted at the Hyatt Regency New…
