“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 Place Called Perique
This River Road Creole home is a gem among the mansions.
An Artist’s Awakening
“Behind him the hills are open, the sun blazes down upon fields so large as to give an unenclosed character to the landscape, the lanes are white, the hedges low and plashed, the atmosphere colourless.” In this simple line published…
A Guide to Freshwater Fishing in Louisiana
In Louisiana, nobody needs to travel very far in any direction to hit water loaded with fish. In fact, water occasionally comes to the people – whether they want it to or not! In just about any fresh system in…
A Staycation guide for Louisianians
Louisiana residents just happen to live in a state targeted by folks in the other 49 as a top vacation destination. A desire to experience the great food, culture and outdoor activities Louisiana offers leads people from Maine to Minnesota…
Regional Reports from across the state
Northern Worth Recalling The Battles of Madison Parish Perched high in the northeast corner of the Bayou State, Madison Parish sports a fascinating past. Located there are the Fitzhugh Mounds and the Raffman Site, ancient networks of American Indian sites.…
Riviere – Beier
Elizabeth Frances Riviere and Kory Porter Beier met through a mutual friend during the 2007 Jazz Fest. Two days after the fest Kory asked Elizabeth on their first date, and they went to Jacques-Imo’s. After dinner, the two went dancing…
Leah Chase Celebrates her 90th Birthday
One of New Orleans’ most beloved icons, chef Leah Chase, celebrated her 90th birthday this past January at the Hyatt Regency amongst her family, friends and community leaders. Chase’s birthday celebration also marked the inauguration of The Edgar…
‘Home for the Holidays’ Remembers Daniel Price
Celebrating great food, great music and an even greater cause, New Orleans’ House of Blues held a rockin’ holiday concert event in December benefitting The Daniel Price Memorial Fund for Aspiring Artists. In memory of Daniel Price, a beloved…
‘Legends for Charity’ Dinner Presents The Pat Summerall Award to Archie Manning
Archie Manning had a night to remember at the January 31 Legends for Charity dinner. The former NFL quarterback and current CBS Sports broadcaster was honored with the Pat Summerall Award in recognition of his life and career achievements.…
The National Council of Jewish Women Gives the 2013 Hannah G. Solomon Award to Ruth S. Kullman
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…
Local Women ‘Go Red’ for the American Heart Association
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 Hosts Its 2013 ‘Goldring-Woldenberg Major Donor Dinner’
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…
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