For the first time ever the Louisiana Girls on the Run Councils are coming together to host a statewide virtual event In the spirit of community and togetherness, for the first time ever the Louisiana Girls on the Run Councils…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser will launch a new multi-media initiative to feature open French Quarter restaurants, retailers, and businesses in a new video and social media campaign called “Takin’ it to the Streets.” On Friday,…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Founded by local artist Giselle Monteiro, the ARTmazing Gallery is a larger-than-life 6,000-square-foot pop art exhibition and events space in the French Quarter that provides an immersive experience for locals and tourists alike. Encouraged to…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Happy Raptor Distilling, LLC (1512 Carondelet St.) is thrilled to announce the release of its newest rum, 504Bananas Foster. Inspired by the iconic New Orleans dessert, 504Bananas Foster is handcrafted in the Crescent City at…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Drawing on a two-decade track record in the hospitality business, a sociology degree from the University of Chicago, and a drive to make equity-fueled progress, Ashtin Berry of New Orleans, Louisiana, changes the way people…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Galatoire’s is teaming up with Veuve Clicquot to offer locals a chance to celebrate Yelloween at home. The Clicquot To-Geaux party packs include two Veuve Clicquot branded glasses, a bottle of Veuve Clicquot and…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Urban South Brewery is excited to introduce a new series of beers brewed using popular Halloween candy. Starting with a cream ale base, the beers are conditioned on 50 pounds or more of each type…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Emeril Lagasse Foundation held its annual Carnivale du Vin fundraising event virtually this year on Saturday, October 17, raising $1 million for children’s charities. The nationally recognized fundraiser was streamed on YouTube and was…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – In commemoration of the 76th anniversary of D-Day and the museum’s 20th anniversary, The National WWII Museum and the Allstate Sugar Bowl Crescent City Classic recently concluded the inaugural WWII Liberty Road Challenge to honor…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Take Paws Rescue is hosting the mysterious and spooky, altogether ooky Puppy Pop Up! On Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. head to the Jefferson Feed in Metairie next to Trader Joe’s…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Audubon Aquarium of the Americas’ highly popular Backstage Penguin Pass experience, that offers guests a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for an up-close encounter with an endangered African penguin, has returned. This revamped experience has been adapted to meet social distancing guidelines and procedures. “We are so…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Urban South Brewery’s Lime Cucumber Gose won a gold medal at the 2020 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) competition awards ceremony on Friday, October 16. The best beers in 91 different categories covering 170 beer…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Eat Fit Grab + Geaux is a brand new offering available at Ochsner Fitness Center in the FUEL Cafe + Market. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ These are not your average meal prep! The cafe team combined intelligent nutrition…
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+…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – In a press conference today, New Orleans & Company announced details of three promotional plans aimed at driving business to culture bearers and tourism industry businesses including restaurants, hotels and attractions that have been hard…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Big Freedia, the Queen of New Orleans Bounce, is lending her support to CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort), an emergency relief nonprofit organization co-founded by Sean Penn and Ann Lee, that has been on the…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Will Samuels, owner of the King Cake Hub, announced the retail King Cake shop’s plans to celebrate “Quarnival” for the 2021 Carnival season. “There is no doubt that Carnival 2021 will look dramatically different than…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Internationally acclaimed artist Danaé Brissonnet will design and paint a new, colorful mural on the exterior of the Embassy Suites Hotel building in the New Orleans Arts District. A native of Quebec, Canada, Brissonnet’s mural…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Urban South Brewery, the largest craft brewery in New Orleans, is excited to announce its plans to release more than 15 unique beers during the month of October. Since April of this year, the brewery…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Brandon Felder, the Executive Chef of Centerplate, the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center’s exclusive food and beverage provider, earned “Best in Show” honors in the “Savory” category of the 2020 New Orleans Food…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – With bars and restaurants across the state of Louisiana still limited in capacity or closed due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Crescent City Classic has announced a $15,000 donation to Louisiana Hospitality Foundation with funds and…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Mid-City New Orleans’ go-to spot for Cajun rustic cookery and killer cocktails, Toups Meatery, has just announced the re-launch of Happy Hour. Guests can enjoy Happy Hour Monday through Friday, from 3PM – 5PM…
COVINGTON, La (press release) – In September, Chevron committed $500,000 to assist Cameron and Calcasieu Parish residents affected by Hurricane Laura. Now, with Hurricane Delta impacting the same areas, the company has announced that Team Rubicon will receive the remaining…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Twenty years ago, Chef Donald Link opened his flagship restaurant, Herbsaint, on St. Charles Avenue, offering contemporary, seasonal French-Southern cuisine with elements of rustic Italian cooking. This October, in celebration of that milestone, Chef Link…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Commander’s Palace announces Megan “Meg” Bickford as the new Executive Chef to helm the kitchen at the New Orleanians’ destination for leading edge Haute Creole cuisine. With over 12 years of experience with the…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The James Beard Foundation has announced featured chefs, cities, and programming for its annual Taste America event. The 2020 Taste America event presented by Capital One will take place on Sunday, October 18 in 20…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – New Orleans Lager & Ale Brewing Co., the award-winning producer of NOLA Brewing’s popular craft beer, Sparkling Hop’d Tea, and NOLA Hand Sanitizer, will expand its presence into the New Orleans culinary community with its…
OPELOUSAS, La (press release) – The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) is pleased to announce that Opelousas General Health System has earned 2020 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired recognition as a certified level 8. The CHIME Digital Health…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Royal Sonesta New Orleans is celebrating the holidays with Santa’s Pajama Party at Restaurant R’evolution, a Stay Safe with Sonesta event. Held on select weekends throughout December, Santa’s Pajama Party is part of community outreach…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading announced today that the Kay Fennelly Summer Literacy Institute is being recognized with Pacesetter Honors and as winner of the Bright Spot Award for its work in 2019. The Kay…
