The Second Line Arts Collective is teaming up with the New Orleans Public Library to launch the 2025–2026 Little Stompers Library Series. This free, three-part program introduces young children and their caregivers to the sounds and traditions of New Orleans music through live performance, movement, and storytelling. The series begins on Saturday, October 4 at […]
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 […]
For over two decades, Antigravity Magazine has been a fiercely independent voice in New Orleans that has refused to conform to the mainstream political system or cater to polite sensibilities. It has been an outlet for radical honesty, artistic experimentation, and unapologetically progressive thought. Through its monthly issues, the publication offered arts coverage and album […]
There’s something magnetic about New Orleans that transcends the food, the music, and the architecture. It’s the soul of the city that keeps people coming back. Over the years, countless celebrities have publicly declared their love for New Orleans, with some even choosing to call it home. From movie stars to musicians, here are 10 […]
There was something special about growing up in New Orleans during the 1990s. It wasn’t flashy or filtered. It was real; and if you were lucky enough to be a kid, teen, or twenty-something back then, you know the feeling. The city moved at its own rhythm, with little pieces of everyday life that defined […]
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 […]
History of New Orleans didn’t happen by accident. It wasn’t born from a single influence, nor does it owe its identity to one people, one language, or one flag. The city we know today is the result of collisions of empire and survival, of migration and memory, of freedom and brutal force. You can taste […]
There’s a reason the blues feel right at home in New Orleans. The city’s deep musical roots stretch from Congo Square to the juke joints of the Lower Ninth Ward, shaped by generations of soul-bearing artists. Though jazz may often take the spotlight, blues has never left town. It’s in the voice of a gravelly […]
Yes, New Orleans has its challenges. From rising insurance premiums to housing pressure, the issues we face are real, and they deserve attention. But so often lately, Big Easy Magazine has focused on what is broken and the challenges that persist. We do that because we love the city, and we believe it’s worth fighting […]
You’re not imagining it. New Orleans feels different — and not always in a good way. Sometimes it happens slowly. Other times, all at once. But every time you look down at your phone, a piece of New Orleans culture is gone Gone: The corner store with the $3 po’ boy Now it’s a wine […]
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