Brew at the Zoo returns next Friday in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge Zoo Foundation will host its 9th annual "Brew at the Zoo" on Friday, September 29th from 7-10 pm. Adults 21 and older are invited to the Zoo for an evening of food tasting, beer tasting, live music and more. Come sample dozens of craft beers from local and regional breweries and brew clubs as well as pub favorite snack. show off your “safari chic” style while listening to the sound of live music.
Read full storyNOLAxNOLA Music Festival is back later this month
NOLAxNOLA is returns this month starting on Thursday, September 28th through Sunday, October 8th. NOLA x NOLA was established in New Orleans in 2021, after the cancelation of both Jazz Fest and French Quarter Fest. It was the first club-based music festival in the country with almost 80 venues participating throughout the Greater New Orleans area.
Read full storyCelebrate the Boucherie and Balloon Festival in Sorrento
The Boucherie and Balloon Festival in Sorrento is back on October 20th - 22nd, 2023! From hot air balloons to jambalaya and cracklin' cookoffs, live music and plenty of shopping, we've got festivities you and the family won't want to miss.
Read full storyQuick and Easy No Bake Cheesecake
1 - 8 oz. package of cream cheese, softened. 1 large can of cherry or strawberry pie filling, chilled. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until it is nice and fluffy.
Read full storyThe Roosevelt New Orleans to host the 74th annual “Stormin’ of the Sazerac”
The Roosevelt New Orleans will be hosting the 74th annual “on Friday, September 29th. The annual event will feature a luncheon, fashion show and recreation of the real-life “storming” of the Sazerac Bar.
Read full storyCelebrate New Orleans Culinary and Hospitality Institute's "Cooking for a Cause" on September 20th
New Orleans Culinary and Hospitality Institute (NOCHI) has announced "Cooking for a Cause," a two-week, online silent auction featuring one-of-a-kind curated experiences culminating with a soirée overlooking the city of New Orleans on Wednesday, September 20th from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
Read full storyNew Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival adds extra day to 2024 festival
The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival has announced the addition of an extra day to their 2024 Festival. The event will now begin on Thursday, April 25th, creating two equal four-day weekends, starting on Thursday, April 25th - Sunday, April 28th and Thursday, May 2nd - Sunday, May 5th.
Read full storyNew Orleans Fashion Week returns September 19th-23rd
Recognizing the common thread between designers and boutiques, New Orleans Fashion Week is the catalyst and driving force that unites fashion professionals in a series of high-end runway shows, presentations, pop-up boutiques, networking opportunities and social experiences. Fashion has quickly becoming an important contributor to the New Orleans culture and is celebrated in conjunction with the city’s legendary cuisine, music, art, and film.
Read full storyOlivia Rodrigo "GUTS" World Tour, hits New Orleans on March 2nd
Multi-platinum three-time Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo announced her highly anticipated GUTS world tour in support of her second studio album "GUTS", which was released September 8th by Geffen Records to critical acclaim. Produced by Live Nation, her massive global 2024 tour will kick off its 57-date run on Friday, February 23th in Palm Springs, CA and will include stops across North America and Europe, including New Orleans, Miami, New York, London, Amsterdam, Paris and more.
Read full storyLake Charles to hold 1st annual Louisiana Food & Wine Festival
The first annual Louisiana Food & Wine Festival will be held on September 14th, through September 17th, at the Lake Charles Civic Center. The inaugural event will feature all-inclusive food and drink tasting events, including over 300 varieties of culinary, wine, beer, and spirit tastings experiences and 40+ restaurants.plus live music in the beautiful surroundings of Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Read full storyNational Fried Chicken Festival returns to New Orleans September 30th - October 1st
The National Fried Chicken Festival is back this year on Saturday, September 30th - Sunday, October 1st at the New Orleans Lakefront. The festival was founded in 2016 and is a two-day outdoor event bringing together hundreds of thousands from across the nation around a shared love of great food, music, and culture. The festival debuted its scenic new location along the Lakefront in 2022, with added space to offer more restaurants, on-site activations, and family-focused activities for guests to enjoy.
Read full storyCrock Pot Taco Dip: the perfect party or tailgating appetizer
The start of football season is literally just days away and this taco dip makes the perfect game day party or tailgating appetizer to kickoff the season. Your family and friends will just love all flavors of a taco perfectly blended in this cheesy, delicious dip recipe that is so easy to make and clean up as well.
Read full storyLouisiana's own Lauren Daigle performs tomorrow night in Baton Rouge
Louisiana's own Christian pop music singer-songwriter Lauren Daigle heads to the Raising Cane's River Center in Baton Rouge tomorrow night. Her concert coincides with the release of her 3rd album on the same day. There will be pre-show album-release party from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. outside of the River Center, which will feature games, food trucks, DJ and a musical performance by New Orleans The Roots Music School students.
Read full storyWheel of Fortune LIVE spins its way into Baton Rouge
Get ready to play! Wheel of Fortune LIVE is coming to Baton Rouge on Friday, December 22nd at the Baton Rouge River Center. Wheel of Fortune LIVE is bringing America’s favorite game to your hometown. One of the greatest game shows of all time has been adapted into a stage show to give more fans access and more chances to win at Wheel of Fortune LIVE.
Read full storySinger-songwriter Clint Black to perform at L'Auberge in Baton Rouge
Grammy award winning singer-songwriter Clint Black is coming to Baton Rouge at the L'Auberge Casino and Hotel on Friday, October 13th , 2023. One of the most storied careers in modern music, Clint Black surged to superstardom as part of the fabled Class of 1989, reaching #1 with five consecutive singles from his triple-platinum debut, Killin' Time. He followed that with the triple-platinum Put Yourself in My Shoes, and then a string of platinum and gold albums throughout the '90s. Perhaps most impressively, Clint wrote or co-wrote every one of his more than three dozen chart hits, including "A Better Man," "Killin’ Time," "When My Ship Comes In," "A Good Run of Bad Luck," "Summer's Comin'," "Like the Rain" and "Nothin' But the Taillights," part of a catalog that produced 22 #1 singles and made him one of the most successful singer-songwriters of the modern era.
Read full storySazerac House invites you to “Tailgate at our House” to kickoff the 2023 Saints football season
The Sazerac House in New Orleans invites you to “Tailgate at our House” to kickoff the 2023 Saints football season on Sunday, September 10th. What a perfect way to kickoff the first Saints home game of the season with a celebration at Sazerac House featuring tailgate-themed cocktails, beignets, music, and dancing. Prior to the game, guests can show off their best and brightest Saints gear for a opportunity to win special prizes and tailgate gift sets. The event will conclude with an New Orleans original “Second Line” march toward the Superdome for the start of the game.
Read full storyCentral Grocery in New Orleans to reopen later this fall
Two years ago, Central Grocery in New Orleans had to close its doors due to Hurricane Ida. Known for its famous muffulettas, the Italian deli will be opening its doors again soon. Tommy Tusa, one of its third-generation family owners telling NOLA.com their target date to re-open is in October or November.
Read full storyJimmy Buffett, legendary singer-songwriter who loved New Orleans dies at 76
Jimmy Buffett, the legendary singer-songwriter who was known for his fun-loving personality and laid back, beach bum style, has died at the age of 76. A statement released on his website read, “Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs. He lived his life like a song till the very last breath and will be missed beyond measure by so many.”
Read full storyAfter 47 years, Riccobono’s Peppermill in Metairie will close
After 47 years, Riccobono’s Peppermill in Metairie will close its doors for good on Sunday, September 3rd. The restaurant has been a staple for families and friends in Jefferson Parish, serving as a gather place for various occasions for almost a decade.
Read full storyCelebrate the 3rd annual Jazz at Congo Square Festival in New Orleans on September 10th
The 3rd annual Jazz at Congo Square Festival will take place on Sunday, September 10th in Armstrong Park. The festival is a free celebration of New Orleans music, food, culture, and traditions featuring live entertainment from 1 pm to 7 pm. The festival will showcase a variety of artists who have contributed tremendously to our city’s local scene and the international music community at-large. There will also be local food, art and merchandise vendors as well as musical performaces by Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, Luther Grey and The Congo Square Drummers, Treme Brass Band and Anjelika “Jelly” Joseph.
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