Lagniappe - September 2021

2021 Team Louisiana Awards Honor Sports Tourism Leaders

  BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The Louisiana Office of Tourism (LOT) and Louisiana Travel Association (LTA) recognized Louisiana sports stakeholders and tourism leaders with their 2021 Team Louisiana Awards this month. The Team Louisiana Awards recognize and showcase…

Ribbon Cutting to Reopen Cabins at Jimmie Davis State Park

  CHATHAM, La. (press release) – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, Louisiana State Parks, and elected officials today officially re-opened the cabins at Jimmie Davis State Park in Jackson Parish. The cabins closed following a tornado that struck Jimmie Davis State…

LASM Announces Return of Free First Sundays

  BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The Louisiana Art & Science Museum (LASM) is announcing the return of First Free Sundays, as of August 2021, until September of 2022, sponsored by Mr. Madison Lamar. First Free Sundays at the…

The Caesars Sportsbook App is Now Live in Louisiana

  NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Legalized sports betting is on its way to Louisiana and today, Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) ("Caesars") announced its best-in-class Caesars Sportsbook app is officially available for download and sign-up by eligible sports fans…

Three Rivers Art Festival November!

  COVINGTON, La (press release) – The Three Rivers Art Festival in downtown Covington, one of the most popular juried art festivals in the region, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year! The event will be held on Saturday and…

New Orleans Jazz Orchestra Hits the Heymann October 21

  LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – It will be a true southern night when the Grammy Award–winning New Orleans Jazz Orchestra (NOJO) swings on stage at Lafayette’s Heymann Performing Arts Center in a night of big band sounds. Artistic director…

Volunteer Louisiana offers Emergency Response Trainings

BATON ROUGE, La. (press release) – Storms like Hurricane Ida remind us all of the critical importance of community preparation and neighbors helping neighbors. Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) are a perfect blend between the two –  training members in…

Lt. Governor Nungesser honors Folklife Tradition Bearers

  BATON ROUGE, La. – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser has announced that October 2021 marks Louisiana’s seventh annual Folklife Month, a celebration of the state’s living traditions and the individuals who sustain them. Selected by local folklorists and other culture…

Shake Your Trail Feather Paddle Parade Returns

  BREAUX BRIDGE, La. --- The TECHE Project is canceling its full-blown annual Shake Your Trail Feather Festival again due to COVID-19, but the Paddle Parade will go on Sat., Oct. 16. Bands Amis du Teche and UL Cajun Band…

UL Lafayette Students to Showcase Satellite Art at NASA Launch

    LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – The University of Louisiana at Lafayette Regional Application Center (RAC), specializing in satellite imagery and remote sensing technology, has been invited by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and the National Aeronautics and…