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From father to son: Influential Louisiana church prepares for a new, but familiar, leader

The seeds of the Rev. Fred “Chip” Luter III’s journey to the leadership of one of the largest Baptist churches in Louisiana were planted at a Catholic high school. Luter was 16 and a student at Brother Martin High School in New Orleans. Though his father, the Rev. Fred Luter Jr., was the lead pastor at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, the younger Luter wasn’t sure about making church work a family business.

New Orleans, LA · 18d
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“Thriller” Halloween Flash Mob Celebrates 15 Years

NEW ORLEANS — The Flash Mob New Orleans annual “Thriller” Halloween Flash Mob event will return to New Orleans City Hall on Oct. 30, marking 15 years of a Halloween tradition that has brought dancers, local students and a broad mix of community members together for the New Orleans-style Halloween tradition.

New Orleans, LA · 17d
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Beignet Fest brings deeper meaning to classic New Orleans pastry

Beignet Fest will return to New Orleans on Nov. 7 at City Park’s Festival Grounds. The event will feature an array of beignets and live music while supporting the Beignet Fest Foundation, a local nonprofit benefiting children with autism. When 3-year-old Liam Collins was diagnosed with autism in 2016,...

New Orleans, LA · 17d
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As the new star of ‘Dracula,’ a Broadway dancer returns home to New Orleans for Halloween ballet

Oliver Halkowich, standing in socks, calls out a leap for the “horses” in his ballet. “Jeté!”. Pointe shoes clack against the floor as dancers gallop and rear up to the choreographer’s count — one, two, three, one, two, three. “Like you're going up a...

New Orleans, LA · 16d
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Fifth annual Kenner Food Truck Fest to be held in Laketown, officials say

For the fifth consecutive year, the Kenner Food Truck Fest is back and returning to Laketown!

Kenner, LA · 19d

Louisiana Weekly

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The New Orleans African American Museum celebrates 30 years and new renovations

(Veritenews.org) – African American Museum celebrated its 30th anniversary and broke ground on renovations on Tuesday (Oct. 20) at its location on Governor Nicholls Street. At the groundbreaking ceremony, museum board members and city officials spoke at the Tremé Hero Gardens about phase one of a project to restore the museum’s buildings.

New Orleans, LA · 17d

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Algiers Bonfire Concert Unveils 2026 Design

NEW ORLEANS — The Algiers Economic Development Foundation (AEDF) unveiled the design for the 2026 Algiers Bonfire Concert during an Oct. 19 celebration at The Patterson, a recently restored historic riverfront event venue in Algiers, offering a first look at the centerpiece of one of the West Bank’s annual holiday traditions.

New Orleans, LA · 17d

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From father to son: Influential Louisiana church prepares for a new, but familiar, leader

The seeds of the Rev. Fred “Chip” Luter III’s journey to the leadership of one of the largest Baptist churches in Louisiana were planted at a Catholic high school. Luter was 16 and a student at Brother Martin High School in New Orleans. Though his father, the Rev. Fred Luter Jr., was the lead pastor at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, the younger Luter wasn’t sure about making church work a family business.

New Orleans, LA · 18d

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From father to son: Influential Louisiana church prepares for a new, but familiar, leader

The seeds of the Rev. Fred “Chip” Luter III’s journey to the leadership of one of the largest Baptist churches in Louisiana were planted at a Catholic high school. Luter was 16 and a student at Brother Martin High School in New Orleans. Though his father, the Rev. Fred Luter Jr., was the lead pastor at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, the younger Luter wasn’t sure about making church work a family business.

New Orleans, LA · 18d

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Rare 1835 portrait acquired by New Orleans Museum holds possible connection to Natchitoches’ Metoyer family

A rare painting created nearly two centuries ago by one of Louisiana’s earliest portrait artists has found a permanent home at the Historic New Orleans Collection, bringing renewed attention to a possible connection between the artwork, Melrose Plantation and the Metoyer family of Natchitoches Parish. The painting, Creole Boy with a Moth, was completed in 1835 by Julien Hudson, Louisiana’s first native-born portraitist and the second-known portraitist of color in American history. Only six of Hudson’s works are known to survive.

Natchitoches, LA · 20d

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Blake Pontchartrain: Kenner High School birthed several Jefferson Parish politicians

I came across a yearbook for the old Kenner High School. Where was it? Did it change names or is it no longer standing?. The former school was located at the edge of what is now Kenner’s Rivertown district, at 1610 Rev. Richard Wilson Drive, formerly Third Street. It opened as a school for kindergarten through 12th grades but was best known as Kenner High School. The property was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.

Jefferson Parish, LA · 19d

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New documentary on the legendary Dew Drop Inn premieres at New Orleans Film Festival

Nearly five years ago, filmmaker Michael Murphy had lunch with Curtis Doucette after learning of his plans to restore New Orleans' iconic Dew Drop Inn, which suffered years of decline following Hurricane Katrina. Murphy and his producing partner, Cilista Eberle, figured a film about the rebirth of a lounge and...

New Orleans, LA · 19d

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Letters: Newspaper is a cheerleader for destructive industries

My family has a century-plus relationship with the historic New Orleans newspapers that are now The Advocate and The Times-Picayune. It pains me, but I have dropped my subscription. My father had appendicitis during World War II. One of my favorite stories was his tale of coming to after the...

New Orleans, LA · 17d

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New Orleans chef Brian Landry and bassist Peter Harris release ‘Rhythm & Roux’ cookbook

After stints as executive chef of Galatoire’s and ambassador for the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board, chef Brian Landry created QED Hospitality with Emery Whalen in 2017 when they broke off from the Besh Restaurant Group. QED runs The Bayou Bar, Jack Rose and Hot Tin in the Pontchartrain Hotel, as well as restaurants in Nashville and Kentucky.

New Orleans, LA · 20d

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Krewe of Iris crowns monarchs, announces 2027 theme at Goddess Gala

The Krewe of Iris recently celebrated the coming Carnival season with their Goddess Gala at the Orpheum Theater. Reigning over the festivities were queen and king for 2027 Edith Pendleton Evans and Kenneth Eugene Evans Jr. The annual event celebrates the past court and their service to the krewe while...

New Orleans, LA · 18d

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Lafourche Arc to host 4th Annual BBQ and Bourbon on the Bayou Festival: See when, where

A day of barbecue, bourbon, live music and family-friendly entertainment is coming to Thibodaux as Lafourche Arc prepares to host its fourth annual BBQ and Bourbon on the Bayou Festival on Saturday, Nov. 7. The festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Warren J. Harang...

Thibodaux, LA · 23d

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Tremé Fall Fest returns with traditional second line

Fall festival season continues with Treme Fall Festival making its return. Deidra Rouzan Williams and Susan Henry joins us with details on this year's event.

New Orleans, LA · 20d