New Orleans Artist Carlos Lopez and His Oyster Paintings
“Why, then the world’s mine oyster.” Shakespeare said this first in “The Merry Wives of Windsor.” New Orleans artist Carlos Lopez has made the oyster his world, too, not in prose but in his…
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LSU Museum of Art presents A Bayou State of Mind This September
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The LSU Museum of Art announced A Bayou State of Mind, on view Sept. 4. How do you translate the spirit of your environment? The museum shares that the exhibition A Bayou State of…
Hammond Northshore Regional Airshow Unveils 2025 Performer Lineup
HAMMOND, La (press release) – The Hammond Northshore Regional Airshow is back Oct. 11–12, with an adrenaline-fueled lineup of military jets, stunt teams and extreme aviation talent. This year, the HNRA also launched a new program to help fans get…
River Parishes Announce 2025 Fall Festival Season
LAPLACE, La (press release) – In Louisiana’s River Parishes, fall kicks off a season of festivals celebrating the culture, cuisine and creativity of the region. From the swampy fun of the Alligator Festival to the savory flavors of the Andouille…
UFC 318: Holloway vs Poirier 3: A Legendary and Iconic Night
This past Saturday, July 19, Lafayette’s own Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier fought Hawaiian-born reigning BMF Champion Max Holloway in a much-anticipated night. It would be Poirier’s final fight before setting down his gloves and retiring from the sport. The energy…
Hammond Northshore Regional Airshow 2025 Date Announced
HAMMOND, La (press release) – Honoring decades of Louisiana aviation excellence, the Hammond Northshore Regional Airshow returns October 11-12 to celebrate flight, heritage and community. Organizers share that this year’s theme, “Bayou Skies: Honoring Louisiana’s Aviation Legacy,” pays tribute to…
King Kat Tournament Trail Returns to the River Parishes in September
LAPLACE, La (press release) – The King Kat Tournament Trail is set to return to the waterways of Louisiana’s River Parishes in Lac Des Allemands, Sept. 19-20. As one of the premier catfishing tournaments in the region, organizers share that…
Lake Charles Named #3 Top Boating Destinations
LAKE CHARLES, La – Last month was National Fishing and Boating Week, and BoatBooker, a platform for booking boating trips, released its list of the top boating destinations to mark the occasion. Lake Charles made the cut. Why is Lake…
Lake Isabel Farm Opens to the Public for the First Time
ISABEL, Louisiana (press release) – Lake Isabel Farm, home to a crystal-clear private lake, is now open to the public for day passes and cabana bookings. Just over an hour from New Orleans and 30 minutes from Covington, Lake Isabel offers…
Marcella Simien and the Zydeco Blues
Epitomizing a marriage between zydeco and blues that embodies generations of an authentic musical tradition, Marcella Simien proudly takes her place as a standard bearer of the Creole sound through spiritual reinvention and modern innovation. Daughter of zydeco legend Terrance…
Looking for the Wild Azalea Trail
Located southwest of Alexandria, the Wild Azalea Trail is a part of the Evangeline Unit of the Calcasieu Ranger District of Kisatchie National Forest. Designated for hiking and cycling, the trail’s start and finish points are…
Episode 211: The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience
In new host Kelly Massicot's first episode, NOWFE Executive Director Aimee Brown shares the ins and outs of a festival that brings together wine connoisseurs and aficionados a like for one week each summer. Now in its 33rd year, NOWFE…
The UK's Josh & Jase Take Louisiana
The United States has long been… intriguing to those outside of the country. As someone who follows British pop culture pretty well, the British people especially find us as Americans, and as a country, interesting. See also the current debate…
Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival Returns
JEAN LAFITTE, La (press release) – The Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival is back, taking place May 30–June 1 at the Jean Lafitte Auditorium and Grounds, located at 4953 City Park Dr. in Jean Lafitte. “This festival celebrates the spirit that…
8th Annual Baton Rouge Soul Food Festival
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The 8th Annual Baton Rouge Soul Food Festival announced the talent lineup, Pioneer Award winner and sponsors for the upcoming festival. The event will be held May 17 and 18 at the East Baton…
“The Wiz” Blows into New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS – “The Wiz” premiered in New Orleans this week at the Saenger…
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