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Alma Cafe and Osteria Lupo to Celebrate National Oyster Day
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – On National Oyster Day on Monday, Aug. 5, Alma Cafe and Osteria Lupo will have oyster offerings for patrons. ALMA CAFE: Head to the Bywater neighborhood and savor Ostras Magnolia at Alma Cafe. Helmed by Executive Chef/Owner Melissa Araujo, who was recently named a semifinalist for James Beard: Best Chef South 2024, the Ostras Magnolia features Mississippi Oysters served with Alma Cafe’s famed tropical vignette. Whether you’re a longtime oyster lover or a curious foodie, Alma Cafe promises an unforgettable dining experience.
Ogden Museum to Host Official Afterparty for the 30th Anniversary of White Linen Night
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Ogden Museum of Southern Art announced today that they will host the Official Afterparty for the 30th Anniversary of Fidelity Bank White Linen Night. On Saturday, August 3 from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., the Museum invites White Linen Night goers to a late-night party featuring DJs, cash bars, food trucks and a special couture fashion activation by Arts New Orleans’ Salon Studios. Event tickets can be purchased in advance for $40.00, and at the door for $50.
Victims of racist 1866 massacre to be honored July 30 at The Roosevelt Hotel
Racial and social justice advocacy groups are planning to unveil a new plaque July 30 at the Roosevelt Hotel to honor the victims of a city-sanctioned racist massacre that occurred nearly 160 years ago. Mayor LaToya Cantrell and New Orleans Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick are also expected to issue an...
Here's when New Orleans S&WB will start being responsible for catch basins across the city
City officials said Tuesday they are aiming to transfer 72,000 catch basins and small drain pipes to the Sewerage and Water Board by the beginning of next year, a move that will mark a monumental change to how New Orleans manages storm water. The oft-proposed transfer requires a complex agreement...
Age of the Sun Belt Dawns, East Division Teams Take Stage on Day 1 at Sun Belt Football Media Days
NEW ORLEANS — Sun Belt Conference Commissioner Keith Gill sounded like a proud parent on Tuesday when he gave the State of the Conference Address on Day 1 of the 2024 edition of Sun Belt Football Media Days, echoing ESPN’s Bill Connelly’s sentiments that "the Age of the Sun Belt is upon us."
New Orleans gearing up for Zach Bryan's 'The Quittin' Time Tour'
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Zach Bryan will be stopping in the Crescent City on Thursday for his "The Quittin' Time Tour." Bryan will be performing at the Caesars Superdome with special guest Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit and Levi Turner. The event starts at 7 p.m. and doors open at 6...
Audubon Aquarium announces the loss of popular owl
NEW ORLEANS — Audubon Aquarium has announced the death of a popular and long-term owl. The Aquarium says Frosty the Barred Owl was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year, and have been monitoring her health. Her health care team says her condition has been declining, and they made the...
Saints add another receiver to the roster as they start training camp
New Orleans Saints veterans reported for training camp on Tuesday, July 23, and the team’s first practice will be on Wednesday. Among those veterans is a player New Orleans just signed to the roster. On Monday, the Saints signed wide receiver Kevin Austin Jr. to a one-year deal with New Orleans.
Two NOPD officers, 70-year-old woman recovering after being attacked with chainsaw; suspect in custody
NEW ORLEANS — Two New Orleans Police officers are being treated for injuries sustained while investigating a chainsaw attack that left a 70-year-old with severe lacerations to her arm, WWL reported Tuesday. According to the NOPD, investigators say officers initially responded to a call from a 70-year-old woman who...
Episode 206: Conversation with New & Notable and Touro CEO Dr. Christopher Lege
A member of the Biz New Orleans New & Notables class of 2024, Dr. Christopher Lege became the official CEO of Touro in April. A 20-year primary care physician at Touro prior to this appointment, Lege talks about his move into the realm of hospital administration at a time when Touro is recovering from the pandemic and focusing in on new programs for the fastest-growing demographic in the region.
Tulane coach Jon Sumrall updates QB battle, says key LB might be out for significant time
ARLINGTON, Texas — Scratch redshirt freshman Darian Mensah off the list of candidates for Tulane’s starting quarterback job. Tulane coach Jon Sumrall, who said he liked what he saw from Mensah in spring practice and listed him as a contender then, admitted Tuesday at American Athletic Conference media days it probably was a two-man competition between Ty Thompson and Kai Horton but would not speculate further.
Queer Space Returned To ESSENCE Festival Even Bigger For Its Second Year
For the second year in a row, the Global Black Economic Forum brought its highly anticipated event, Queer Space, to the ESSENCE Festival of Culture. A welcome start to ESSENCE Festival of Culture weekend, the exclusive cocktail reception, Queer Space, brought together an array of talented influencers, industry leaders, and advocates to celebrate the Black queer community in New Orleans..
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