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Krewe of Pygmalion announces country, electro pop headliners for Mardi Gras parade after-party

The Krewe of Pygmalion will bring "a little bit country, a little bit electronic pop” at the Mardi Gras celebration following the parade on Jan. 30. Pygmalion Fest will feature country singer-songwriter Dustin Lynch and electronic music duo Two Friends at the parade's party in the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. This extravaganza will feature the floats, bands and marching units of the street procession rolling through the party. Rachii will also be returning to the event.

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Take A Tour of The Warbler Hotel

Taking up the space that was once the Trolley Stop Cafe, the super chic Warbler Hotel is an architectural feast for the eyes and a playground for every other sense. The 58-room hotel immediately signals the curves inside through large arched windows that make viewing St. Charles Avenue feel like looking at living art. The lounge and bar/restaurant Mildred's on the ground floor throb with activity from locals who love getting an after-work martini and catching up with neighbors; visitors will love getting into this mix. Verdant green is pulled throughout the spaces in wall color, curtains, and the terrazzo floor bejeweled with jagged-edged green marble; curved walls and lovely arches that transport you to the Art Deco era. There may be more curved edges than straight ones.

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Loyola grad takes an extraordinarily close-up look at aspiring Olympians in new documentary

It’s clear from the first few moments that “Unseen Olympiads” is no ordinary sports documentary, but rather an up-close look at world-class athletes as they are captured from a unique perspective, far beyond their competitiveness. Jurors at the recent New Orleans Film Festival agreed, and the film...

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What new flavors will be featured at the 2026 Beignet Fest in New Orleans?

Beignet Fest takes place Saturday, Nov. 7, at New Orleans City Park's Festival Grounds from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. There will be 50 different types of beignets from 25 different vendors, as well as food and drink options.

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97-year-old artist, Bobbie Stephens, selling her art to help Poydras Home staff

A 97-year-old artist is putting heart into her art, by giving back to others.

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New Orleans home and garden events: Tomb cleaning, plant sale and garden festival

Learn how to clean and maintain historic tombs and copings from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at St. Patrick Cemetery No. 1, 5000 Canal St. Heather Veneziano, director for historic preservation at Tulane University, leads a Preservation Resource Center workshop on the care of final resting places. New Orleans Catholic Cemeteries is a partner of the event.

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Parkway’s ‘monster’ Thanksgiving po-boy for a good cause is back. Here’s when, how to get one.

The Thanksgiving sandwich has become almost as common as pumpkin spice this time of year, with big brands now heavily promoting their own renditions. But the Thanksgiving turkey po-boy from Parkway Bakery & Tavern is something different, a phenomenon in its own right that has been harnessed for a good cause by two New Orleans restaurant families.

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Women Stormed This Hotel Bar in 1949, and New Orleans Still Reenacts It Every September

In 1949, roughly 250 women danced through the doors of a New Orleans bar that had admitted them only on Mardi Gras Day, and the hotel has thrown a party about it nearly every year since. The Roosevelt opened in 1893 and has spent more than 130 years as a fixture of the Central Business […]

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Lesbian bar opens in historic Marigny location with ties to a New Orleans gay-rights icon

Women haven’t always been allowed on ships, maritime superstitions being what they once were. But at Capt. Mary’s Pub in the Marigny, women are at the helm. The new, nautical-themed queer bar geared toward lesbians and other sapphics is up and running each day from 1 p.m. to 1 a.m. at 940 Elysian Fields Ave., a historic location with deep roots in New Orleans’ LGBTQ community.

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At Po-Boy Fest, find sandwiches from the past, lost NOLA restaurants, one-day wonders

How far can a po-boy stray from the familiar template and still be a po-boy? Explorations of that question and fodder for hearty debate will be directly at hand Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Oak Street Po-Boy Festival. Creative interpretations of the po-boy are fueled by the many vendors’ own...

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Houma Dog-Ice-Cream Truck Plans First Storefront on Magazine Street

A dog-ice-cream truck that built its name in Houma is setting up permanent shop in New Orleans. Salty Paws plans to open its first brick-and-mortar storefront at 3326 Magazine Street, bringing its signature frozen treats indoors alongside grooming services, a self-wash station and dine-in seating built for pets and their owners.

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‘My Life’s Journey’: A book written by New Orleans coach Stanley Schofield

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A New Orleans man has spent his life helping young people in the community. Now, he’s written a book to share those experiences. Longtime coach and author Stanley Schofield spoke with WGNO’s LBJ on this week’s Moving New Orleans Forward Podcast. LBJ:...

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Oak Street Po-Boy Fest offers specialty po-boys like rabbit, lobster

Oak Street Po-Boy Festival will take place on Nov. 8 on Oak Street from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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18th annual Oak Street Po-Boy Festival

Grab a bite at the Oak Street Po-boy festival. Pepper Baumer and Chef Gason Nelson, give us a preview.

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‘House of Snacks’: Slavic chef turns pop-up into Marigny restaurant

Chef Katya Simkhovich opened Dom Zakuski in the Marigny on Oct. 30, bringing Slavic flavors to New Orleans. Simkhovich opened Dom Zakuski, which translates from Russian to “house of snacks,” as a pop-up after moving to New Orleans in 2023. Now a brick-and-mortar restaurant at 2440 Chartres St., the restaurant serves everything from caviar crepes to beet-pickled deviled eggs.

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Lunchtime Lagniappe: Celebrating National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day with Krispy Krunchy

Nov. 9 is National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day, so Krispy Krunchy Chicken brought sandwiches to "Lunchtime Lagniappe."

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New Orleans Dog Parade Barkus Goes Full Dolly for 2027 Mardi Gras

New Orleans dogs are about to get their own Dolly Parton moment. The Mystic Krewe of Barkus, the city's beloved all-canine Mardi Gras krewe, has announced its 2027 theme will pay tribute to the country music icon, and registration for the parade is already open to pet owners across the city.

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More Than 20 Adoptable Cats Are Waiting At This Cozy Louisiana Cat Lounge

Every cat lounging in this room is looking for a new home. More than 20 rescue cats share the space, and each one can be adopted through a local rescue partner. The family running it has no paid employees. That means the people handing you a cat toy are the same people cleaning litter boxes and planning bingo nights. I like how personal that feels.

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At least 16 new restaurants have opened in New Orleans since September. Here’s the list.

After a slow summer season for New Orleans’ dining scene, at least 16 restaurants have opened across the city — in hotels, drive-thrus and bars — between September and the first week of November. The additions reflect the growth of an eclectic local restaurant scene that continues...