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JAMNOLA Launches New “JAMNOLA at Night” Series Featuring Local Artist Takeovers
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – From painters to performance artists, New Orleans has no shortage of talented creatives. To celebrate the artistic souls of the city, JAMNOLA is introducing its “JAMNOLA at Night” artist takeover concept, with the first artist takeover…
Xavier University of Louisiana Partners with Curology to Launch Scholarship Program in Honor of Black History Month
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Xavier University of Louisiana has been awarded $50,000 in scholarship funds from Curology, the leader in customized subscription skincare, to support aspiring dermatologists. The funding is a part of the “In Support of Black Joy” campaign launched by…
Take Paws Rescue Puppy Pop Up March 3
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – On Wednesday, March 3, Take Paws Rescue will host a puppy pop up at Nola Beans on Harrison Avenue. A litter of adoptable puppies will be on site from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Click…
Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser and Louisiana Office of Tourism Host Virtual GRAMMY Celebration
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Office of Tourism are hosting “A Louisiana GRAMMY® Celebration” – a virtual event featuring performances by Louisiana nominees. The show will be simulcast across Louisiana Travel’s social…
Louisiana SPCA Partners with 911/311 for Animal Control
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Beginning immediately, the Louisiana SPCA is asking all Orleans Parish residents to report animal control complaints to 3-1-1 and animal emergencies to 9-1-1 because of the organization’s new partnership with the Orleans Parish Communication District…
Lt. Governor Nungesser Announces Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Exploring "The Green Book" Coming to Capitol Park Museum in Baton Rouge in August 2021
BATON ROUGE, La (press release) – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana State Museum are proud to announce the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service’s (SITES) exhibition “The Negro Motorist Green Book” will be on display at the Capitol…
South Summit 2021 Convenes Southern Artists, Filmmakers and Media Industry
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The New Orleans Film Society (NOFS) announced the program for South Summit 2021 which will take place virtually on March 3 - 4, 2021, convening local, regional, and national media makers, arts funders, and…
The National WWII Museum Hosts Free, Virtual International Conference on World War II March 5 - 6
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Hosted by The National WWII Museum in New Orleans since 2006, The International Conference on World War II brings together the best and brightest scholars, authors, historians and witnesses from around the globe to discuss…
New Orleans Entrepreneur Week 2021 Goes Virtual, Draws Innovators Throughout Region
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Returning for its 12th year, NOEW today announced a lineup of headline speakers who will shed light and break down barriers, all on a virtual stage for the first time ever, taking place March 22-26.…
Iconic Louisiana Brands Team Up for Countdown to Carnival 2022
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – To celebrate one year until Mardi Gras Day and what’s anticipated to be a return to pre-coronavirus festivities, Camellia Brand, TABASCO Brand Pepper Sauce, Cajun Country Rice and the New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute…
Louisiana Residents Continue to Enjoy Free Admission to New Orleans Museum of Art Every Wednesday, Courtesy of The Helis Foundation’s “Art for All” Program
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Louisiana residents may continue to enjoy a free day of admission each week to the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA), courtesy of funding from The Helis Foundation. Previously free on Thursdays, the “Art for…
Fish Fridays: Chef Scot Craig’s Crab Cakes
Each Friday in Lent, we'll bring you a fish-forward recipe from a local New Orleans chef. This week, Chef Scot Craig of Katie's Restaurant and Francesca by Katie's shares his crab cake recipe. What you'll need: 8 slices…
Semolina Returns with Select Dishes Available Exclusively Through Waitr
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Taste Buds Management, creators of Zea Rotisserie & Bar and Semolina, is excited to announce its next adventure in pasta, designed with delivery in mind. Semolina Delivered is a new way to experience the brand’s favorite…
Broussard's Restaurant to Continue Celebration of its Century of Dining
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Broussard’s Restaurant, one of the original grande dame dining establishments in the French Quarter, celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2020. Amid restrictions and closings, the restaurant could not celebrate with all of the special menus Chef Jimi Setchim crafted for the monumental…
Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces Mardi Gras Gives
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Mardi Gras is a time of reflection and celebration for New Orleans, but bar closures this year due to the pandemic greatly impacted the local bar community. In 2021, Tales of the Cocktail Foundation has…
New Orleans Wine & Food Experience Uncorks 2021 Plans
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience has announced tickets are now on sale for the 2021 event. Due to COVID-19 safety precautions, organizers have moved NOWFE to a mid-summer event, taking place June 9-13.…
“A Night Out at Home with Galatoire’s” to Benefit Pope John Paul II Catholic High School
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Galatoire’s, the classic fine dining New Orleans restaurant, is teaming up with Pope John Paul II Catholic High School(PJP) in Slidell to present “A Night Out At Home With Galatoire's,” to benefit the high school. Participants…
Old Mandeville Shop Local Saturday Returning in Spring 2021
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…
Tujague's is Opening the Cellar
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Join Tujague's and the New Orleans Food & Wine Experience as they host a spring wine dinner with selections from Penn-Ash Wine Cellars! Chef Robey has a delicious five course menu to accompany a lovely…
Two Mandeville Moms to be Featured on ABC’s “Shark Tank” Business Reality Competition Show
MANDEVILLE, La (press release) – Two Mandeville inventors, Nita Gassen and Judy Schott, will pitch the esteemed panel of tough Shark investors on ABC’s business reality show “Shark Tank” on Friday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. Central. (WGNO-TV) The two…
Lt. Governor Nungesser and CODOFIL celebrate signing of France-Louisiana Accords
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, along with the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL) and representatives from the Republic of France and the Louisiana Department of Education, celebrated to the continued collaboration of…
Paradigm Gardens Goat Yoga & Plant Sale
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Join Paradigm Gardens for the most fun, unique, CUTE Yoga class in New Orleans. Amongst the flowers, veggies, and with the adorable Cameroonian pygmy goats, come to Paradigm Gardens to do a real sun salutation…
Xavier University of Louisiana to Host Virtual Celebration for Black History Month Convocation
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Xavier University of Louisiana’s annual Black History Month Convocation will take place on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at 12:15 p.m. This year’s celebration will be held virtually via vimeo.com to adhere to social distancing guidelines. The event, which…
Emmylou's at St. Roch Market to Become Fried Chicken Concept, Buttermilk, Beginning March 1
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Emmylou’s, the beloved barbecue stall within St. Roch Market, is transforming into a new fried chicken concept coined Buttermillk starting Monday, March 1. Located at 2381 St. Claude Ave, Buttermilk’s new stall will be situated…
MLK/FBI followed by a Q&A with Sam Pollard, Shana M. griffin, and Renard Bridgewater
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Free and open to the public (until supplies last). Following the screening of MLK/FBI, join PATOIS Film Festival for a conversation between director Sam Pollard, New Orleans artist and activist Shana M. griffin, and New…
Whole Fish Fry and Seafood Specials Top the Lenten Menu at Pêche Seafood Grill
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Pêche Executive Chef Ryan Prewitt and Chef de Cuisine Nicole Mills have announced a special Friday Whole Fish Fry menu will begin Friday, Feb. 19, and be available through the Lenten season every Friday through…
Compère Lapin BHM Pop Up Brunch Feb. 28
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – After sold-out smashing successes for the Black History Month dinner series at Compère Lapin, Chef/Owner Nina Compton has just announced a special pop-up brunch with Gabe & Gray Confections, taking place on Sunday, Feb. 28, from…
Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival Embraces Virtual Format for 2021
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival returns for its 35th annual celebration of contemporary literature, culture, theater, and the works of Tennessee Williams. The 2021 Festival will offer two consecutive weekends of virtual…
New Exhibition Celebrates the Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs of New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The sights and sounds of a defining local cultural practice, second line parades, come alive in “Dancing in the Streets: Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs of New Orleans,” on view at The Historic New Orleans…
Evil Queen Drag Brunch at Broussard's
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Join Broussard's Restaurant and Courtyard on Feb. 26 for a delightfully devilish day of drag! Let loose your inner evil queen at the Evil Queen Drag Brunch with the help of the ever-amazing Southern Barbitchuates,…