MORGAN CITY, La.—The first Shrimp and Petroleum Festival was held here in 1935, when this southern Louisiana city was known as the "world capital of jumbo shrimp" and catching them employed two-thirds of the town…
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Westbank Heritage Festival Returns for 2022 Festival Season
WESTWEGO, La (press release) – The Westbank Heritage Festival, a vibrant celebration of the Greater New Orleans Metropolitan area’s Westbank, is...
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Ms. Linda Green the Ya-Ka-Mein Lady at the Ogden
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Ogden Museum of Southern Art is holding a member appreciation night featuring Ms. Linda...
Bon Vivant
On the Making of Gardens
A few months ago, I took up gardening. As any gardener will tell you, it’s a pursuit rife with...
Let Them Eat Cake
4 August Bridal Trunk Shows and a Taste of Cajun Pop
Though August may is considered a slow month for the city and our hospitality industry – because, heat –...
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6 Best Desserts in New Orleans
From king cake to crème brûlée, New Orleans is no stranger to the sweet life. And this week we're...
