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NEW ORLEANS (press release) – New Orleans & Company is working with Make Good, the University of New Orleans and Roll Mobility on the French Quarter… Read more: New Orleans & Company and Other Organizations Partner to Highlight Accessibility Areas for Travelers with Disabilities

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) is pleased to present retired Army veteran and Lieutenant General Russel L. Honoré with the LPO’s 2025 Crescendo Award. This award is… Read more: LPO Honors Lt. General Honoré with Crescendo Award

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Join in on Jan. 19, from 12 – 5 p.m. on Oak Street for a festive block party celebration of Dolly Parton’s birthday. The organizers shared… Read more: Celebrate Dolly Parton’s Birthday with a “What’s Cookin’ Good Lookin’” Bash on Oak Street

COVINGTON, La (press release) – Join the Krewe of Bogue Falaya (formally known as Carnival in Covington) Parade on March 4 with Lisa Condrey Ward, owner of… Read more: Krewe of Bogue Falaya to Parade in Covington March 4

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – On Thursday, Jan. 16, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Home Depot Foundation will team up with local students and… Read more: New Orleans Students Receive Hands-On Trades Training from The Home Depot Foundation and New Orleans ToolBank

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Galatoire’s Restaurant and Galatoire Foundation will hold theirannual Mardi Gras table auction on Monday, Feb. 3. Guests will have the opportunity to bid for a table… Read more: Galatoire’s Mardi Gras Table Auction Feb. 3

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Nunez Community College in Chalmette will receive $25,000 in grant funding to create its Pelican Youth Development Program thanks to the… Read more: Super Bowl LIX Host Committee Awards Nunez $25,000 for Pelican Youth Development Program

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – JAMNOLA and PJ Morton are launching a social media and fundraising campaign titled “It’s About New Orleans” to promote peace, unity… Read more: JAMNOLA + PJ Morton Launch “It’s About New Orleans” Campaign in Response to Tragic Bourbon Street Attack

King Cake Fe(a)st is back with its first Carnival event of the season this Thursday, Jan. 16, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Oak and Ale. Stop by to enjoy… Read more: Week of Jan. 13: King Cakes, Cheese Classes and Blood Drives

Don’t look for this to happen anytime soon, but last week President-elect Donald Trump made several suggestions that would certainly create more work for map makers.… Read more: Oh Canada! It Will Never Be a State

The Blood Center will be set up in the third-floor atrium on Wednesday, Jan. 15.

Rapper Snoop Dogg will host NFL Honors presented by Invisalign on Thursday, Feb. 6, at the Saenger Theater in New Orleans.

The seventh annual Cook-Off for the Coast will offer free family-friendly fun on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Docville Farm in St. Bernard Parish.

NEW ORLEANS (press release) –  Couvant (inside The Eliza Jane) announced the New Year, Same Vices drag brunch will be Jan. 18 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Hosted by three Trixie… Read more: Couvant to Host Drag Brunch Jan. 18

Join the New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute (NOCHI) and Sodexo Live! for “A Taste of Hospitality,” a FREE three-hour hospitality training session focused on service excellence.

Krewe Mosaïque will roll through the French Quarter for the second time, after their inaugural parade hit the streets last year.

There are several sequences in RaMell Ross’ extraordinary, Louisiana-filmed, “Nickel Boys” where time runs in reverse. Often these moments are interspersed with stock footage or historical… Read more: Movies You Need To See: Nickel Boys

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The NFL announced New Orleans artist Tahj ‘Queen Tahj’ Williams will be the first ever to handcraft both the Super Bowl logo… Read more: Artist Queen Tahj Becomes First to Handcraft Super Bowl Logo and Theme Art

City Park Conservancy is starting 2025 with a day dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

FAN EXPO New Orleans programming operates multiple rooms throughout all three days during show hours and into the evenings.

A list of local events and best restaurant picks to fill your weekend in New Orleans.

We write a lot about how different trends or choices made during wedding planning can either help or hurt your overall “theme.” One of those big… Read more: Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year

Children’s Hospital New Orleans has announced a new signature fundraising event, Louisiana Legacy, planned for Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, to commemorate its 70th anniversary.

Outta This World Family Fest is expected to be attended by 250 adults and little earthlings with special performances by Crescent Circus, LSD Clownsystem and The Pepper ‘n Michot Cajun Band.

The Windsor Court presents a British experience in Le Salon and continues to be a community tradition with a curated blend of The Windsor Court tea.

From Baldwin & Co to the public library, there are always many events and things to do popping up at bookstores around the city. Plus, there’s… Read more: Best Book Shops in New Orleans

Student-athletes from 10 parishes have been honored as the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation’s Scholar Athletes of the Week, presented by Chevron.

I met Rachel Luria, founder and creator of Lady Highway jewelry, while perusing booths at the Freret Holiday Market. From a distance, I was immediately drawn… Read more: Lady Highway Jewelry

Miss River’s signature king cake offers a different take on the beloved Mardi Gras staple, featuring buttery brioche and a filling of sweet potato and cinnamon spice. 

The Garden District Book Shop announced that debut author Kat Mackenzie will be at the shop on Jan. 14.

Each Wednesday, we tackle wedding etiquette. At times, it’s a reader question or one from a colleague, friend or family member and other times we’ll cover… Read more: Wediquette Wednesday: Is it OK to serve the king cake style groom’s cake during the reception?

PJ’s Coffee announced return of its king cake-inspired beverages featuring cinnamon and vanilla flavors along with New Orleans King Cakes.

Musical Louisiana presents the world premiere of New Orleanian Edmond Dédé’s “Morgiane” (1887) on Thursday, Jan. 23, at the St. Louis Cathedral.

With a new year comes the first of New Orleans Bride’s 2024 bridal shows. On Tuesday, Jan. 9, at The Roosevelt, join New Orleans Bride magazine… Read more: It’s Bridal Show Time

NOCHI to host king cake making classes with Martha Gilreath and Matt Haines.

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) highlights January 2025 performances.

Gris-Gris and Saint John announced its 2025 Carnival options.

Historic New Orleans Collection to kick of Carnival with a party Jan. 10!

King cakes will be available from Jan. 6 through Lundi Gras.

Amy Laurenza and Arthur Edwards said, “I do,” in front of friends and family Oct. 19, 2024 at Treme Market Branch.