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Doggone Good Daiquiris and Take Paws Rescue
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Head to Daiquiri & Brews on Thursday, May 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for a special Yappy Hour! Twenty percent of all sales will go to Take Paws Rescue. They’ll have two great specials:…
BISSELL Pet Foundation Launches National Shelter Alliance in Partnership with Code 3 Associates and Louisiana ASPCA
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – BISSELL Pet Foundation (BPF), in partnership with Code 3 Associates and Louisiana ASPCA (LASPCA), has launched the BISSELL Pet Foundation National Shelter Alliance. This new progressive approach to shelter networking will provide service and support for animal shelters facing…
Urban South Brewery Wraps up Five Weeks of Beer Releases with Anniversary Celebration
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – For the past five weeks, Urban South Brewery has been celebrating its fifth anniversary with weekly collaborative beer releases from breweries around the world. Between April 2 and May 7, New Orleans’ largest craft brewery…
Save The Date: New Orleans Women & Children's Shelter Fundraiser
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – A family picnic to raise critical funds for the New Orleans Women and Children’s Shelter’s (NOWCS) sheltering and case management programs, Bubbles and Bubbly, presented by Gulf Coast Back & Trust Co., will be a…
The National WWII Museum Hosts Japanese American Experiences in World War II National Student Electronic Field Trip
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – On May 13, The National WWII Museum will host the Japanese American Experiences in World War II Electronic Field Trip that will take classrooms across the country on a virtual journey to explore this…
In Memoriam
Pamela Marquis, a longtime contributor to various titles at Renaissance Publishing, died unexpectedly on May 4. A devoted gardener, Marquis’ gardening column and other contributions to New Orleans Homes kept readers in the know not only with trends and…
NORD/NOBA Center for Dance to Host Tuition-Free Summer Preparatory Dance Program for Youth Ages 4-18
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The nationally award-winning NORD/NOBA Center for Dance — a cultural community partnership between the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORD) and the New Orleans Ballet Association (NOBA) — is holding onsite registrations for new…
Tulane Programs Announce Desiree S. Evans as Next “Gulf South Writer in the Woods”
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – A Studio in the Woods and New Orleans Center for the Gulf South are excited to announce Desiree S. Evans as the third Gulf South Writer in the Woods, a joint program designed to support…
Volunteers Still Needed for Disaster Recovery in Louisiana
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – In the wake of a disaster, the people of Louisiana have always come together with compassion and courage to ask how they can help survivors. However, people often don't realize there is still a…
Crescent City Classic and Ochsner Health Team Up for New Me Time Challenge to Benefit Women’s Wellness and Survivorship Center at Ochsner Baptist
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Allstate Sugar Bowl Crescent City Classic and Ochsner Health are teaming up again to bring back the Me Time Challenge and create a new Mother’s Day tradition. The virtual challenge aims to help women…
Son of a Saint Receives $500,000 Donation from The Goss Family to Benefit Tuition Scholarship Program
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Son of a Saint, the nonprofit dedicated to inspiring mentorship and transforming the lives of New Orleans’ fatherless boys, received a $500,000 donation from the Goss family supporting Son of a Saint Scholars, the…
New Orleans Public Library to Expand Services, Fully Reopen May 17
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Beginning Monday, May 17, the New Orleans Public Library will expand services, including allowing patrons to come into Library buildings without making appointments. The Library will continue to follow City health officials and CDC guidelines…
Applications Opened May 1 for Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Grants
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The Atchafalaya National Heritage Area (ANHA) opens the application period for the Competitive Grants Program starting Saturday, May 1, 2021. The purpose of this grant is to fund projects or events related to the…
Urban South Brewery Releases Three New Collaborative Beers as Part of Anniversary Celebration
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – For the past four weeks, Urban South Brewery has been celebrating its fifth anniversary with weekly collaborative beer releases from breweries around the world. Between April 2 and May 7, New Orleans’ largest craft brewery…
Farmstand Live Tickets Still Available for May 1
METAIRIE, La (press release) – After a successful first weekend for Farmstand Live – a series of cultural experiences featuring live music, culinary delights and farm fresh produce served up in a drive-in setting – the event will continue this…
Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo Announces 2021 Dates
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The North Mississippi Allstars presented by National Endowment for the Arts will headline this year’s version of the Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo. Friends of Bayou St. John, the non-profit organization that puts on the annual Mid-City…
Youth Speak On Mental Health & The Global Pandemic At The 7th Annual Dance For Social Change Festival
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Dancing Grounds, an award-winning nonprofit, presents the 2021 Dance for Social Change (DSC) Festival. The festival centers around the premiere of the DSC Teen Company’s original dance film Ya Heard Meh? Youth Stories in…
Live Music Returns to Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Traditionally, this upcoming weekend would close out what should have been the final weekend of the 51st New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Yet, for the second consecutive year, festival- goers are “festing in place”…
New Orleans & Company Job Fest, Free Parking
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Finding talented people for hospitality industry careers is the number one priority for New Orleans’ tourism industry as it begins to recover from the pandemic. That’s why New Orleans & Company, the industry’s official…
Adult History to Focus on Neighborhoods of New Orleans Presented by Friends of the Cabildo
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Friends of the Cabildo and the Louisiana State Museum have joined its strong educational backgrounds to create the Friends of the Cabildo Adult History Class beginning May 5th. Focused on the diverse and unique Neighborhoods…
Chandelier Bar Debuting at Four Seasons Hotel
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Opening in summer 2021, Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences New Orleans introduces Chandelier Bar. Celebrating the rich and renowned history of New Orleans cocktail culture, Chandelier Bar is the glamorous lower-level centrepiece of Four Seasons Hotel…
Chevron to Donate 110-Acres of Land to St. Charles Parish for Public Boat Launch and Recreational Area
DES ALLEMANDS, La (press release) – On Tuesday, April 27, Chevron’s Gulf of Mexico Business Unit will donate a 110-acre tract of land on Bayou Des Allemands to St. Charles Parish. The land will be used to house a…
The Pizza Poetry Project: Celebrating 7.5 Years of Uplifting Youth Voice Through Pizza
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – On April 30, hot pizza comes with a fresh poem by a young New Orleanian in celebration of the 7.5 annual Pizza Poetry Project. Established by youth writing nonprofit 826 New Orleans in 2014, the…
Monologues & Wine with Columnist and Actress Nell Nolan
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Nell Nolan was the eldest of seven children. Her family home was featured in the movie "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button." She has traveled to six continents and over 100 countries. Her pet dove,…
Take Paws Rescues and Charwell Art Show Event
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Chartwell's training room and parking lot will be transformed into a gallery space to showcase their students' artistic creations on Saturday, May 8, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 1225 Magazine St. They've invited…
Operation Spark Offering Free Virtual Summer Teaching Training Intensive for Teachers Who Want to Learn Coding
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Operation Spark, a non-profit tech bootcamp dedicated to changing lives by advancing technology skills for today's workplace, is offering Louisiana middle and high school teachers the opportunity to learn how to code at its Summer…
Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience to Open in New Orleans on May 27
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Officials with the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience (MSJE) announced today that the new attraction will open to the public on Thursday, May 27. Exhibits will explore the many ways Jews in the American…
Audubon Aquarium and Audubon Zoo Nominated for USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Audubon Nature Institute has been nominated in USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Award contest for the fifth year in row! Their expert panel selected Audubon Aquarium of the Americas as a contender for Best Aquarium and Audubon Zoo for Best Zoo in the competition.…
Louisiana Office of Tourism, MDRG Release Study Showing Impact of the Television and Film Industry on Tourism
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – The Louisiana Office of Tourism and New Orleans research firm MDRG recently conducted a study to determine the impact of the television and film industry on tourism in Louisiana. The study was an update…
NOWFE Kicks Off With Ella Brennan "Stand Up For Your Hometown" Awards Dinner
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience (NOWFE) kicks off its annual event with the Ella Brennan “Stand Up for Your Hometown” Awards gala dinners on Tuesday, June 8. The dinners will take place concurrently…
