Have you ever wanted to own your own fire truck? Or, are you looking for a great gift for an aspiring firefighter? Well, you’re in luck! St. George Fire Protection District in Baton Rouge, LA, is currently auctioning off a Doron Precision Systems Fire Truck Driving Simulator. It was originally purchased in 2012 for $202,000. The simulator is also perfect for a […]
While you don’t typically think of January as a time when you would hit the pool for a swim, Sunnies, 4917 Freret St., is hoping to change that by offering a heated saltwater pool complete with a selection of delicious food and cocktails. Opened in September by Barrett Cooper, Zach Kupperman, and Geoff Lewis in […]
The New Orleans Public Library will celebrate the publication of “Renewed: Volume 3” with a book launch party at Main Library on Jan. 31 from 2-4 p.m. The anthology features local writers who entered the Library’s 2025 Summer Fun Adult Writing Contest. This is the anthology’s third year in publication. Each of the book’s 10 […]
Succotash NOLA, a Southern-inspired restaurant led by Kimberly “Chef K” Cochran, opened on New Year’s Eve at 1041 Dumaine St. in a historic building that has sat silently abandoned for ten years. Succotash celebrates New Orleans culture and Cochran’s connection to the city and its food. The restaurant aspires to be an integral addition to […]
Charmant is a new Mid City bistro and restaurant serving delicious brunch, lunch, and dinner with a stylish wine list to match. Located at 514 City Park Ave., in the space formerly occupied by Asian-fusion favorite MoPho, the restaurant is owned by husband-and-wife team Chef Chris and Bonnie Borges. Borges is a New Orleans native […]
DATE: Sunday, January 11, 2026 11am-9pm LOCATION: The Broadside 600 N Broad Street EVENT: New Orleans Community Organizing Fair! (NEW ORLEANS, LA) — On Sunday, January 11th, 2026, the New Orleans Community Organization Fair is returning! Our first event was a huge success in January 2025, with over 70 tabling organizations, hundreds of attendees throughout the day, and informative […]
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. […]
A new celebration is coming to New Orleans to officially ring in Carnival season, and it promises music, dancing, king cake, and a little history behind the revelry. New Orleans–born, NYC-based jazz vocalist Kayla “Kay” Lewis and her family are excited to announce the King Cake Soirée, a public celebration welcoming the start of Mardi […]
Ring in 2026 in style with some of these fun events that are sure to start your year off right! Delacroix Restaurant From a glamorous red-carpet arrival to a front-row seat for the city’s midnight fireworks display, tickets to the Waterfront Wonderland celebration are on sale now. Delacroix Restaurant, in partnership with Moët & Chandon, […]
Louisiana may be one of America’s cultural capitals, the birthplace of jazz, home to Mardi Gras, and a global destination for festivals, but when it comes to spending on live entertainment the state is tightening its belt. A new national study from Ticket Compare reveals that Louisiana ranks number four lowest in the United States […]
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