James Trawick Brings Rodeo Fest to Louisiana With a Mission
James Trawick, the Hondo Rodeo Fest CEO, has a passion for rodeo that began not where most people would imagine. It wasn’t out west, but rather far Southeast in Trawick’s…
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Christmas Eve Bonfires, Told by the Builders
Unforgettable. Priceless. Tradition. Those were the three words residents used to describe the Christmas Eve bonfires. Unforgettable - Denise Burrell, executive director of the River Parishes Tourist Commission. Priceless - Camella St. Pierre Landry, founder of the Festival of the…
Free Louisiana Wildlife Activity Book for Kids
BATON ROUGE (press release) – The Louisiana Wildlife Federation (LWF) released a new edition of its “First Time Fishing in the Atchafalaya Basin” activity booklet, a free resource supported by the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area. “Since the first booklet was…
Who Will be at FAN EXPO? Plus New Art Showdown
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – FAN EXPO, a global comic book convention producer, will host its New Orleans show Jan. 9-11, debuting the Comics Xplosion Live Art Showdown. The Comics Xplosion Live Art Showdown, a live art showdown featuring iconic…
Musician Brings Louisiana Zydeco Music to Alaska
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Corey Ledet, musician and two-time Grammy nominee, brought Zydeco music from Parks, La, a town with fewer than 700 people, to Anchorage, Alaska. Corey Ledet's Zydeco Story Ledet, born in Houston, spent his summers with…
What is the Festival of the Bonfires? Plus The Full Schedule
LUTCHER, La – The 36th Annual Festival of the Bonfires began at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 12, and runs until Sunday, Dec. 14, at Lutcher Recreational Park. Below is the full schedule for this weekend. But first, let's dive into the…
Episode 235: How a Lafayette Man Turned His Passion into Art
It is said that if you do what you love you’ll never work a day in your life. I believe that is true for Lafayette native Daniel Barousse. Barousse is a skateboarder and artist, who combines both of his passions…
All Upcoming Candlelight Concerts in Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS, La – With concerts in New Orleans beginning in 2020, the Candlelight Concert series has expanded statewide. The global series offers classical music in a unique way, featuring thousands of candles, local musicians and iconic locations. Upcoming Candlelight…
The National WWII Museum: New Annual Book Awards
NEW ORLEANS, La (press release) — The National WWII Museum announced the creation of its annual book awards, which will recognize the most outstanding nonfiction books on WWII history published each year. The submission window for the inaugural 2026 award…
Candlelight Concerts Spread Classical Music Across Louisiana
Candlelight by Fever is a series of intimate concerts featuring live classical music from local musicians and thousands of candles at iconic venues worldwide. The goal of the Candlelight Concerts is to make classical and instrumental music accessible to everyone.…
Dixie Center Presents 2nd Annual "Christmas Blues" Concert
RUSTON, La (press release) – The Dixie Center for the Arts will have its second annual "Christmas Blues" concert on Friday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. Hosted by bluesman Clay LeBlanc, this one-night event will showcase Louisiana musicians, bringing holiday…
From Italy to New Orleans: Rockin’1000 Will Make U.S. Debut
Rockin’1000, the largest rock band in the world, will make its U.S. debut in New Orleans on Jan. 31, 2026. “I’m Italian and I love music and rock music, and for me, the idea that something that started as a…
Tennessee Williams and New Orleans Literary Festival Gala at Historic Hotel
NEW ORLEANS, La (press release) — The Tennessee Williams and New Orleans Literary Festival will host a gala on Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. at Hotel Peter and Paul. The gala celebrates the 75th anniversary of Tennessee Williams' play "The…
"Disney's Descendants: The Musical" in Alexandria This Weekend
This weekend, witness local talent perform "Disney's Descendants: The Musical" in Alexandria at the Lagniappe Theatre. The performance welcomes audiences of all ages and features dancing, costumes and more. Promoters of the event say "Disney's Descendants: The Musical," based on…
Film Louisiana Brings Louisiana Locations Lookbook to Hollywood
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Film Louisiana launched the Louisiana Locations Lookbook at its Crawfish Étouffée & Cocktails reception on Oct. 15 in Los Angeles. The lookbook was designed to illustrate the state’s location diversity and its capacity to…
The Louisiana State Fair's Last Weekend and This Week's Discounts
SHREVEPORT, La (press release) – The Louisiana State Fair opens for its last week on Wednesday, Nov 12, and ends Sunday, Nov 16, with discounts offered every day. The hours of operation are 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Wednesday-Friday…
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