NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Audubon Nature Institute is offering discounts through Oct. 4, on admission for residents of affected communities forced to evacuate because of Hurricane Laura. Guests visiting from the Parishes of Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, and…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – PJ Morton launches The Culture, a weekly, live-streamed trivia show quizzing artists, actors, and distinguished guests on their knowledge of black entertainment, art, and more. Morton will host the series on his YouTube channel, where…
For me, getting outside for an early morning run has been crucial to staying sane during our self-isolation time. If you are new to running or would like to start a new routine, here are some tips and tools to…
Whether you live in a small downtown apartment, a little cottage in the Marigny or a sprawling and expansive St. Charles Avenue manse, keeping it clean can seem like a full-time job. Add to that the fact that some…
At this stage of the game, new schedules and ways of completing daily tasks and chores are adjusted to accommodate our new, social distancing normal. Couples are busy rescheduling their weddings, tastings, fittings and more, as most events have…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – To assist local musicians, Muses is sponsoring the Band Together Online Benefit Festival. On Saturday, April 25 at 3:00 (which would have been during Jazz Fest), a who’s who of musical acts will be…
Sonoma County, Ca. (press release) – Flambeaux Wine, located in Sonoma’s Dry Creek Valley near Healdsburg, California, will again go live on Instagram @FlambeauxWine this week featuring special guest Chef Joaquin Rodas of Bacchanal in New Orleans. This coming Thursday, April 16 at 5:00…
For years, my husband Mark has worked from home full time, with me bringing work home a day or two throughout the week. Our shared worktable in the living room has always been sufficient and, for the most part,…
NEW ORLEANS – The Ogden Museum of Southern Art continues to add fun and interactive content to their website despite the coronavirus stopping any and all foot traffic to the museum. In a recent email to their subscribers, the…
Home and gardening stores are seeing a boom! We all have more time on our hands, and more incentive to accomplish whatever tasks we’ve been putting off around the house. There is one task, however, outside of the house:…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Join your friends and neighbors for a guided wine and cheese tasting hosted by James Beard Award nominated “Wine Guy” Dan Davis. We will explore the finer points of pairing wines with cheese, drink a…
NEW ORLEANS - Delgado Community College’s Continuing Education and Professional Development Department offers a wide variety of affordable and highly interactive career training programs and non-credit online courses that make it easy for individuals to study entirely over the internet.…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The doors to the Ogden Museum of Southern Art may be closed at this time, but we're still committed to sharing and exploring the visual art and culture of the American South. Stay connected with…
NEW ORLEANS – Faulkner House Books has announced the launch of a new book subscription service for local bibliophiles. "If you’ve been to the store, Joanne has likely recommended a book or two that are now among your favorites," said…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) - Delgado Community College’s Continuing Education and Professional Development Department offers a wide variety of affordable and highly interactive career training programs and non-credit online courses that make it easy for individuals to study entirely over the…
(EDITOR’S NOTE): This article was updated on April 10 after a reader who is a former chemistry teacher alerted us to an error in the hand sanitizer recipe, cited as read on Healthline.Com. The formula we used is by Jagdish…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – New Orleans Artist Ashley Longshore released a “coloring book” of her original drawings of inspirational women such as Greta Thunberg, Malala Yousafzai, Florence Nightingale and Nina Simone. The drawings can easily be printed at home and colored in. Ashley, who…
Enjoy our dance party Spotify playlist full of song suggestions by some of our staff, from our "The Ultimate Guide to the Best Self-Quarantine Living Room Dance Party" article and a few more sprinkled in here and there. …
We know times are hard right now. It feels like this will never end. But, in New Orleans the party never stops. And sometimes, when things get really hard, you just need to turn on some music and dance.…
Let’s be honest, social distancing at home is hard enough, but for those couples who are cohabitating, spending 24/7 with your partner could potentially put a little strain on any relationship. It’s imperative to find activities to do with…
With shelter-at-home orders in place through the end of the month, many may be looking for entertainment beyond the screen. Kids and adults alike are all feeling stir crazy and a little (a lot) bored. From card games to…
If you are used to regular visits with your favorite New Orleans manicurist, at this stage of the COVID-19 closures, stay at home mandates and pro-level handwashing, your poor hands are beyond wrecked. While it is certainly a quick pick-me-up…
St. Charles Avenue’s calendars are compiled through our nonprofit events link: MyNewOrleans.com/submit-a-charitable-event/. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to email Editor Morgan Packard Griffith directly: Morgan@MyNewOrleans.com. Note: Calendars are confirmed the 12th of the month prior. Please confirm…
With many events being cancelled with orders to implement social distancing and shelter in place, the annual Crescent City Classic 10k run has transformed itself from a traditional 6.2 mile road race into the new Virtual Crescent City Classic run.…
In these strange and uncertain times, one thing has become increasingly clear: stories have a healing power like no other. Perhaps you and your family have turned to books, television or movies to keep you inspired. These portals into…
The coronavirus quarantine is affecting everyone, especially parents who are now dealing with children of all ages at home with very little to do with their time. In an effort to help parents, I asked a few parents, with…
Things are getting serious in the world. More and more states, and even other countries, are ordering residents to stay home and only allowing essential businesses and workers to remain open and operating. We’ve been working from home, and…
We are closing out weel one of intense social distancing and, those who can, moving to working at home. Parents are having to deal with online classes and homeschooling, whole companies are trying to figure out the best ways…
For extroverts, they’ve reached the point of stir-crazy; for introverts, they’re wondering how to get their extroverted roommates to maybe calm down a bit. Regardless of whether you’re introverted, extroverted or anything in between, we’ve put our heads together…
