On May 14, the Louisiana Wildlife Federation (LWF) released an action alert, a briefing and an official statement in response to a new proposed tax policy for Grant Parish that would affect Kisatchie National Forest, Louisiana's only national forest. The…
MANDEVILLE, La (press release) – Old Mandeville Shop Local Saturday is returning in the Spring of 2021! The event, which is hosted by the Old Mandeville Business Association (OMBA) and its member businesses, will feature dozens of artist pop-ups, food…
Good Eats chef-owner, Boyer Derise, has expanded his Baton Rouge and Lafayette-based prepared food delivery service locations with the all-new Bayou Carlin Oyster Co. The Delcambre native is now shipping grilled Gulf oysters (via dry ice) with four topping options:…
My mother always sewed my Mardi Gras costumes growing up, leaving room for turtlenecks and T-shirts should the weather turn cold. One never knows what Louisiana winters will bring. The weekend could prove warm and mild, our faces basking in…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Late artist, teacher and visionary John T. Scott has been recognized with the Humanist of the Year award, given by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities. In addition to the Humanist of the Year award,…
COVINGTON, La (press release) – St. Tammany Art Association (STAA) presents a new exhibition, “Degas Pastel Society 18th Biennial National Exhibition,” on display December 5 through January 30, 2021 in the Miriam Barranger Gallery of the Arthouse. The exhibit will…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The Louisiana Office of Cultural Development’s Division of Archaeology, Louisiana State Parks, and the Louisiana State Museum’s Capitol Park Museum announce the opening of the new exhibit - Portraying the Past: Perspectives on American…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser will host an open house at Fontainebleau State Park in Mandeville to unveil a new partnership with Tentrr. More than 60 “glamping” sites will be available in eight Louisiana State…
KEITHVILLE, La. (press release) – Chimp Haven, the world’s largest chimpanzee sanctuary located outside of Shreveport in Keithville, La., will be the feature of a new National Geographic series titled “Meet the Chimps”. The six-part documentary series, streaming on Disney+…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Entering its 21st year, the Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice (LYRC) Awards Program is excited to announce the 2021-2022 nominated title lists for grades 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Since the program’s first list in 1999,…
LAFAYETTE, La – Festivals Acadiens et Créoles is going virtual this year, but that doesn't mean you can't add a little something special while celebrating at home. Acadian Slice sent their "Brown Butta Pecan Pie" recipe to Acadiana Profile…
It resembles a New Orleans courtyard, with indigenous plants for hair,” says multimedia artist Skye Erie, creator of the compelling “Garden of Legends” featuring seven statues of famous musicians in JAMNOLA’s luminous Finale Room. The quirky, 12-room interactive exhibition ranges…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The LSU Museum of Art (LSU MOA) has been open since the end of May with modified hours and safety protocols, and has met the challenge of balancing virtual programming while encouraging safe…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – LAST CALL TO VIEW CONSPICUOUS CONVERSATION featuring artists April Hammock, Ross Jahnke, and Brian Kelly Sunday, August 23 // 2:00-2:30 p.m. on Zoom Join us for a 'last call to view' conversation on LSU…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Join LSU MOA for a virtual Artist Talk with Letitia Huckaby to hear about her work in LSU MOA's upcoming exhibition Letitia Huckaby: This Same Dusty Road (on view: September 17, 2020–March 14,…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Hogs for the Cause announced it has launched a peer-to-peer socially driven community fundraising platform that can be utilized around the country—anyone, anywhere can now support families battling pediatric brain cancer. “Our current fundraising…
