Culture

Jazz Night Benefit Concert – May 2 – to support students’ end-of-year field trips, band instruments and in-school music instruction

by shercole

Langston Hughes Academy (LHA) will host its third annual LHA Jazz Night Benefit Concert on Wednesday, May 2 at 8 p.m., with a stellar line up of New Orleans musical greats, at the Republic New Orleans located at 828...

Giveaway: Who is helping to give out half a million free books all across America on one day? I am.

by shercole

World Book Night U.S. is an ambitious campaign to personally give out thousands of free, specially printed books across America. Volunteer book lovers like myself will help promote reading by going into our communities and handing out free copies...

Student Artists at the OCH Art Market in May 12th

by shercole

The OCH Art Market is excited to present a Student Art themed market on Saturday, May 12th from 10am to 3pm, at Zeitgeist 1618 O.C. Haley Boulevard.  May means the end of school and an abundance of  art from...

Louisiana Festivals: April 12-15th

by shercole

Catfish Festival: Winnsboro (FranklinParishCatfishfestival.com) Jazz in the Vines: Bush (pontchartrainvineyards.com) Crawfish Festival: Lake Charles (dtcrawfishfest.com) Delta Fest: Monroe (ladeltafest.com) Bayou Teche Bear Fest: Franklin  (bayoutechebearfest.org) Cajun Hot Sauce Festival: New Iberia  (sugarena.com) Spring Food Festival: Lockport Strawberry Festival: Pontchatoula...

The Lion King: Unforgettable Experience

by shercole

There is honestly only one word to describe The Lion King: AMAZING. I had the privilege of recently viewing the phenomenal Broadway production at the Mahalia Jackson Theater and I must say it was an experience. I never though...

Bayou Hot Wings: Can You Handle The Beast?

by Matt

New Orleans has some of the best food in the U.S. but one thing it’s definitely lacking is WINGS.  However, Chef Allen and Chef Kyle have come to fix that.  Located right off of South Claiborne is Bayou Hot...

Free Jazz Camp for City Kids is Music to Our Ears

by shercole

After a brief hiatus, New Orleans public and private school students will once again have the opportunity to study jazz under the direction of renowned jazz master, Donald Harrison, Jr. thanks to an incredible partnership between Isidore Newman School,...

Grand Opening of Oak Street’s Newest Sushi Restaurant Benefits Local Charity

by shercole

Oak Street’s newest sushi restaurant, Chiba, partnered with the Tipitina’s Foundation for its Grand Opening Celebration last Sunday which raised more than $1500 for the nonprofit. After the restaurant quietly opened its doors last month, Chiba decided to share its...

New Orleans Tech: Bringing Teens Closer to Technology

by Matt

Jobs in technology are in high demand, especially in New Orleans. To help generate interest in technology, New Orleans Tech hosted the second Teen Tech Day on Saturday March 3rd at Delgado Community College. I had the pleasure of participate...

Volunteers Needed: Tennessee Williams Literary Festival

by shercole

Want a free panel pass ($75+ value) and a great opportunity to meet new people while attending New Orleans’ most famous literary festival? Good, because we need volunteers! Please consider signing up for a volunteer slot; your helping hand will be invaluable...

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