As New Orleans prepares for Mardi Gras 2026, a beloved Carnival tradition born out of crisis is getting new life and new leadership. Stronghold Studios, a Mid-City–based art and fabrication studio, has officially become the city’s leading producer of Mardi Gras House Floats, ensuring the continuation of a movement that transformed neighborhoods during the pandemic. […]
Dean Theriot of the University of New Orleans’ College of Privateering didn’t call; he didn’t have to. After Sosua, after the wind scored hill and the quiet Lafitte crypt, I already knew the road wasn’t done with me. The dean’s last words felt less like instructions, more like an undertow, finish paying your respects, then […]
New Orleans & Company has kicked off its annual summer tradition, New Orleans Museum Month, inviting locals and visitors to explore the city’s vibrant arts and cultural scene throughout August. From August 1 to 31, anyone with an active membership at one of the 29 participating museums will receive free admission—plus one guest—to all other […]
A beautiful celebration of Black musical legacy is taking center stage in New Orleans this August. Belle Noire, an immersive theatrical concert honoring the pioneering voices of early jazz and swing-era songstresses, will debut at Ashé Powerhouse Theater on Saturday, August 9 at 7:00 PM, with a second performance on Sunday, August 10 at 3:00 […]
A beloved Uptown library branch — and one of the oldest in the city — has temporarily closed its doors as it undergoes a significant transformation aimed at bolstering early childhood education in New Orleans. Located at the corner of Napoleon Avenue and Magazine Street, the Children’s Resource Center Library officially closed for major renovations […]
Editor’s note: We’ve added the label “Op-Ed” to this piece to reflect its editorial perspective. While the New Orleans Jazz Museum is a major focus, the intent here isn’t to criticize the museum or its staff. This article aims to raise bigger questions about how Louisiana funds culture and the arts and whether that support […]
We’re all familiar with Scrim, the scrappy Zeus’ Rescues pooch who went on a city-wide adventure for the better part of last year and the first part of this year. Scrim is a spirited dog who called the streets of New Orleans home for months, evading capture time and time again until eventually being wrangled […]
A new era in contemporary Southern art is set to begin in the heart of New Orleans’ Arts District as the Orleans Gallery officially opens its doors on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Located at 603 Julia Street, the gallery inhabits a storied space—the historic building that once housed the Ogden Museum of Southern Art—and revives […]
The 2025 New Orleans Jazz Fest & Heritage Festival, running from April 24 to May 4, promises to be an extraordinary celebration of music, culture, cuisine, and art. Here’s your comprehensive guide to the highlights: Major Acts by Day Thursday, April 24 Goose Hot 8 Brass Band John Fogerty John Cleary & the Absolute Monster […]
As Jazz Fest season electrifies the Crescent City, local artist Annie Moran Jazz Fest mural is marking a major milestone—not only celebrating her fifth consecutive year as a featured artist at the festival but also unveiling a deeply personal and public artistic achievement: The Welcoming Committee, a watercolor painting inspired by her first large-scale public […]
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