This weekend is French Quarter Fest and, not only are there a lot of festivities happening, but there are a few other events in April that you will want to be aware of. Below are a few hand-picked experiences that I think are worth checking out! JAMNOLA at French Quarter Fest In honor of the […]
Hundreds of Black Masking Indians representing various Indian nations will be parading in their 2023 suits at the 11 th Annual Circle of Chiefs Indian Cha Wa Downtown Super Sunday, April 2. The theme of this year’s event is “Kids of the Nation.” Also featured will be the P-Town Steppers and the Lady P-Town Steppers. Other guest performers include the Original Black Seminole Baby Dolls and the Big 6 Brass Band.
You might think it’s too early to start making your Halloween plans, but since this will be the first Halloween in three years with major events, it’s never too early to start making a plan! If you’re looking for inspiration, explore where to get pumpkins and Halloween events happening in New Orleans to kick off […]
An enthusiastic crowd of almost 200 music lovers packed the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center Tuesday, May 3, for a long-awaited sneak preview of A Taste of Heaven, the new documentary about the life of the late New Orleans gospel music legend Raymond Anthony Myles. Myles struggled in two unforgiving worlds – […]
Since it’s been an…interesting two years, it’s no surprise that people are ready to ring in 2022 in style. Because everything was shut down for New Year’s Eve last year, it seems like everyone has plans to start 2022 right. There are parties, fancy dinners, and exciting New Years Eve concerts happening everywhere; if you’re […]
The Save Our Soul Coalition (SOS) will hold a voter registration drive Saturday, July 17 at Optimus Entertainment, 9820 Lake Forest Blvd. SOS opposes the proposed relocation of City Hall to the Morris F.X. Jeff Municipal Auditorium in Armstrong Park. The effort to educate and sign-up new voters will take place from 2 p.m. until […]
Natalie Naquin Harvey was frustrated when she took to Facebook. It had been a year since her street in Lakeview had been under construction, so she attacked the issue in the only way she knew how: with humor. Due to the road work she has been dealing with, she made a cake. The confection boasted […]
After pictures began circulating on social media over the last few days of unmasked crowds and close activity at The Red Eye Grill, Mayor LaToya Cantrell has decided she has had enough. In a Facebook post, the Mayor said, "The City of New Orleans overnight shut down several bars across the city for failure to […]
 A musical event hosted by Preservation Hall Jazz Band’s Ben Jaffe and directed by Danny Clinch featuring live performances, never before seen archived collaborations and interviews with Preservation Hall Jazz Band and guests Dave Grohl, Elvis Costello, Irma Thomas, Dave Matthews, Beck, Jon Batiste, Jim James, PJ Morton, Nathaniel Rateliff, and more… All proceeds […]
THE NEXT 504LIFE FUNDRAISER FOR NEW ORLEANS WILL TAKE PLACE ON MAY 4, 2020 The initiative’s goal is to raise funds to purchase and deliver lifesaving Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for New Orleans area hospitals and first responders 504LIFE is a livestream telethon event featuring local luminaries and stars from around the world who love […]
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