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Louisiana’s Old State Capitol offers free Black Friday activities

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Families looking for activities on Black Friday will be able to head over to Louisiana’s Old State Capitol for a day of free entertainment and interactive learning through its historic galleries. The museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m....

Louisiana · 13h
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Hammond Rotary invites families to 18th annual Movie Night Under the Stars

Grab your lawn chairs, gather the family, and get ready for a night of holiday fun! Hammond Rotary invites the community to its free 18th Annual Movie Night Under the Stars on Saturday, November 21, at Cate Square Park in downtown Hammond. The movie this year is The Star. The...

Hammond, LA · 1d
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Webbie, Lil’ Boosie set to perform at Bayou Classic Fan Fest in New Orleans

Two Baton Rouge rappers are set to perform at Fan Fest ahead of the 53rd Annual Bayou Classic.

New Orleans, LA · 7d

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Zachary Mardi Gras returns Feb. 7

Following the success of its inaugural celebration, Zachary Mardi Gras is officially returning for its second annual parade Feb. 7, with a celebration of music and culture themed “Let the Good Times Roll: One City. Many Sounds. One Rhythm.”. “When we launched Zachary Mardi Gras, our vision was to...

Baton Rouge, LA · 1d
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WGNO

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USS New Orleans’ remarkable survival explored in National WWII Museum exhibit

A Japanese torpedo tore the bow from the USS New Orleans on Nov. 30, 1942. But the American cruiser stayed afloat, and its surviving sailors saved the ship. Today, that story of determination is featured in “Come Back Fighting: USS New Orleans at War,” an exhibit at The National WWII Museum.

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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Manning Family Children's Holiday Parade Returns to New Orleans for Fifth Year

The holiday season is rolling into New Orleans as the fifth annual Manning Family Children's Holiday Parade returns to downtown on Saturday, December 5, 2026. Beginning at 11 a.m., the family-friendly celebration will bring festive floats, giant balloons, marching bands, and holiday cheer to the streets of the French Quarter and Central Business District.

New Orleans, LA · 21h

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Red Stick Veterans Week Committee honoring service members with series of events across Baton Rouge

BATON ROUGE — Wednesday is Veterans Day, and the Red Stick Veterans Week Committee is honoring service members with a series of events across Baton Rouge. On Wednesday, the committee, alongside VeteransDefender.com and 877.7 Winters, is hosting a Veterans' Celebration at the Southern University Minidome from 10 a.m. to noon.

Baton Rouge, LA · 18h

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Giant Puppets and Silent Disco Return to Downtown New Orleans for LUNA Fête

Giant lantern mermaids, a 24-foot harlequin clown, and a parading gar fish are converging on downtown New Orleans this week as LUNA Fête returns for its 12th edition, running Nov. 13-15 from 5 to 10 p.m. nightly. The free light and art festival, themed The Puppetry Parade this year, brings projection mapping, puppeteer-driven sculptures, and a multichannel silent disco to a stretch of the Warehouse District.

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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Jumpin' Johnny Sansone Brings Louisiana Blues to Petaluma for Honduran Clinic

Jumpin' Johnny Sansone, the saxophone-and-accordion-wielding bluesman out of New Orleans, is heading back to Petaluma for a fully seated show at the Mystic Theatre on Sunday, November 22, 2026. The concert at 23 N. Petaluma Blvd. doubles as a benefit for the Petaluma-based nonprofit Global Healing, with proceeds going toward the Roatán Volunteer Pediatric Clinic on the Honduran island of Roatán, where public health services are scarce.

Petaluma, CA · 1d

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Louisiana Christmas Movie Fans Could Win $2,500 by Dec. 6

Louisiana Christmas movie fans can apply by Dec. 6 for a $2,500 prize and charity donation.

Louisiana · 1d

WGNO

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At 102, WWII veteran Steven Ellis shares memories and humor at New Orleans museum

For a decade, Ellis has shared his experiences with museum visitors, offering a personal connection to a war that grows more distant with each passing year.

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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New Order Announces 2027 US Concerts

They haven't played a stateside tour since 2023.

Austin, TX · 1d

NOLA.com

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Neighborhoods filled with art and music as seasons change

LATIN JAZZ: Classically-trained harpist Patrice Fisher, her group Arpa and musical guests will perform a program of Latin jazz and traditional New Orleans favorites at the Third Sunday Concert at Christ Episcopal Church in Covington Nov. 15. Fisher is known for her unique fusion of jazz with Brazilian, Cuban and New Orleans musical influences and compositions featuring vibrant rhythms with a cross-cultural flair. A Tulane University and Creative Music Studio Jazz School graduate, she has released 16 albums of original music, including "Happy Socks," featuring collaborations with an international collection of musicians. Performing with Fisher at the free admission 5 p.m. concert will be Arpa members - New Orleans pianist Fran Comisky, Honduran percussionist Orlando Solorzano and Guatemalan Cajón player Carlos Valladares. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. at the 120 S. New Hampshire church near downtown Covington, just before the Bogue Falaya Park entrance. The sanctuary's handicap accessible entrance is located on the park side of the main church. The concert is followed by a reception in the Parish Hall for the artists and audience members. For more information, call (985) 892-3177 or visit christchurchcovington.com.

Covington, LA · 18h

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Mandeville's Holiday of Lights Returns for 27th Year, Still Needs Young Performers

St. Tammany Parish is gearing up for its 27th annual Holiday of Lights, the holiday celebration that lights up Koop Drive in Mandeville. This year's event runs four nights — December 4, 5, 11 and 12 — and the parish says the event features thousands of twinkling lights, carnival rides, pictures with Santa and performances from local schools.

Mandeville, LA · 1d

WGNO

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Veterans Voices: WGNO’s special program honoring Veterans Day 2026

Behind every veteran is a story of service, sacrifice and life beyond the uniform. WGNO highlights our Veterans' voices!

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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Stanton Moore channels New Orleans roots into genre-fluid jazz

Drummer and founder of funk band Galactic Stanton Moore discusses his creative process and the vibrant influence of his hometown’s musical landscape.

New Orleans, LA · 14h

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This veteran staged his first play in the middle of a war. Now he’s performing it again.

As a boy growing up on a farm in Duck Hill, Mississippi, Dominique McClellan wrote stories and poetry to entertain himself. After spending some time in the Army, McClellan took a creative-writing class in community college. He wrote and produced his first full-length play, “The Wedding Party,” in 2008 during a tour in Iraq. This Saturday, Nov. 14, McClellan is bringing the play back — this time to New Orleans.

New Orleans, LA · 2d

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Theo Von named Bacchus king for 2027 Mardi Gras Parade

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Louisiana-born comedian and podcast host Theo Von will reign as Bacchus LVIII when the Krewe of Bacchus rolls on Feb. 7, 2027, the organization said. The Krewe of Bacchus is a legendary Carnival organization that helped revolutionize Mardi Gras nearly six decades ago. “We are thrilled...

New Orleans, LA · 1d

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Tempest : More than a roadside atraction

GLADEWATER, Texas — The Tempest Golf Club is nearly 400 miles from New Orleans, but it owes its name to Katrina, the ferocious storm that laid waste to one of America’s great cities. The 18-hole, 7,229-yard, par-72 course, which has steadily garnered accolades since opening under its current...

Gladewater, TX · 5d

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Blue Dog Paintings Line The Walls Of This Louisiana Casino Steakhouse Serving Prime Ribeyes Worth The Drive To New Orleans

A blue dog with yellow eyes is staring at you from the wall, and nobody at the next table seems surprised. That is just dinner in one corner of downtown New Orleans, where a casino hides a steakhouse behind a door that looks like part of the wall. The art...

New Orleans, LA · 4d