West Monroe artist Donna McGee looks to the works of earlier artists such as Vincent Van Gogh for their use of bright colors and their “unique vision” and to environmentalists, conservationists and poets for their love of nature. But most…
LULING, La (press release) – The Annual Alligator Festival, presented by the Rotary Club of St. Charles Parish, is a tradition that organizers share celebrates Louisiana’s Cajun culture, rich heritage and unique wildlife environment. This four-day festival offers live alligator exhibits, musical…
LULING, La (press release) – The Lafon Performing Arts Center is proud to announce their 2025-2026 season and a new programming model. The new season will host meaningful, memorable encounters between professional artists, students, educators and families and kicks off…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, along with Gov. Jeff Landry, announced Louisiana’s newest Poet Laureate, Gina Ferrara. Following Alison Pelegrin’s successful tenure as Poet Laureate from 2023 through August 13 of this year, Ferrara…
The music industry knocks down more than it lifts up. But for Maggie Koerner, a bluesy singer/songwriter who has done more than her fair share of time in the trenches of the music machine, talent was never in question and…
September - October Misty Milioto “Dungeon Crawler Carl” by Matt Dinniman. This story follows a man and his cat who must survive a deadly alien-run dungeon crawler game that has replaced Earth. While it’s a totally different genre for me,…
The Louisiana landscape, nature, dreams, the female body, the moon and the “archetypal stories and mythologies” that passed through time are spiritual and metaphysical forces that give expression to Lafayette artist and filmmaker Cayla Zeek’s art. At first glance, her…
“Dogtown” might be fighting words in North Little Rock. Some residents embrace the nickname — as does the city, which is home to an…
LAKE CHARLES, La (press release) – The Mamma Joe Project, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association of Louisiana, announced a free screening event of the documentary "My Mama Joe, Hope & Help." This community engagement forum will take place on…
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The Baton Rouge Epicurean Society announced its signature annual culinary celebration, Fête Rouge, will take place Friday, Aug. 22, at L’Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge. Fête Rouge brings together over 30 top restaurants and…
About 30 minutes outside of Covington, sits Isabel, Louisiana in Washington Parish - the now host of a crystal-clear private lake that has officially opened to the public for day passes and cabana bookings. With kayaks, fishing spots, a 3-mile…
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, 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…
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…
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, 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…
