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Barstool influencer Brianna Chickenfry sounds off on New Orleans heat: 'This place is crazy'
New Orleans' intense summer heat and humidity is getting to everyone at this point in July, including viral internet stars. While in the Crescent City to support her boyfriend, country star Zach Bryan, well-known social media influencer Brianna LaPaglia took to TikTok to sound off about just how hot she was feeling while exploring around the city.
New Orleans Council unanimously votes to pass ordinance providing minimum pay for musicians
The New Orleans City Council has unanimously voted to pass an ordinance that would provide musicians hired by the city minimum pay. The newly passed ordinance stipulates that musicians or bands hired by the city should be paid at least $200 per musician per hour. "A lot of people make...
Girls Play Trumpet Too: Local Musician Works to Break Barriers with Program
In the musical city of New Orleans, learning an instrument from an early age is a regular occurrence. One of the more commonly learned brass horns is the trumpet. This is likely because the trumpet is more than just an instrument. Like the people of the city, the trumpet is a diverse horn with a history of expression and empowerment while also being a tool that broke down barriers.
The Weekend is Almost Here! Don’t Miss these 4 Events
There’s something for everyone this weekend – attend a summer cocktail class, local lobster pop up, Halloween-themed event series, and wine pairing dinner. Indulge in a four-course meal with exquisite wine pairings at Rosella in Mid-City on Saturday, July 27. Starting at 6 p.m., the evening’s menu will include a Cold Mango Salad, Shrimp Accra, Swordfish Tamarind or Curry Goat, and a decadent Coconut Cream Cake! This is an intimate dinner with limited seating available. Reserve your spot here.
Samantha Montano: Helping Communities Recover
As a high schooler in Maine, Samantha Montano volunteered with fellow students to rebuild houses in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. It was her first real experience seeing the aftermath of a large natural disaster. “I really had no concept of how complicated the recovery process was going to be...
Electric Entertainment’s Dean Devlin on ElectricCon
Fans of Electric Entertainment’s sci-fi, fantasy and action-drama series will soon be getting an immersive experience to connect even further with the brands with the launch of ElectricCon. The fan-centric event, taking place October 12 and 13 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, will feature special guests, panel discussions, cosplay, autograph signing sessions, photo opportunities, exclusive merchandise and more for shows such as Leverage, Leverage: Redemption, The Ark, The Outpost, Almost Paradise, The Librarians and The Librarians: The Next Chapter. Dean Devlin, CEO of Electric Entertainment, talks to World Screen Weekly about what’s behind the launch of ElectricCon.
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Louisiana residents can visit the historic Longue Vue House and Gardens for free Sunday in observance of World Nature Conservation Day. The day promotes raising awareness globally of maintaining ecosystems and guarding natural resources, plus the connection between health benefits of a healthy environment and helping preserve the environment for future generations.
National Urban League Conference, Lindsey Stirling and more things to do
New Orleans hosts the National Urban League Conference this week, along with Tales of the Cocktail, violinist sensation Lindsey Stirling and tons of other things to do. Want to beat the heat? Here's a list of 100+ ways to stay entertained while staying cool in town. Thursday. 👋 The 2024...
NOLA Back 2 School Fest to Take Place at Xavier University
The annual NOLA Back 2 School Fest, presented by Shell, will provide 5,000 free backpacks filled with school supplies for students in grades K-6 who live in the Greater New Orleans area. It is on Saturday, July 27, from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the Xavier University Center. The...
Another round of afternoon thunderstorms, warming trend expected
NEW ORLEANS — The forecast continues to be on repeat! We have another round of afternoon showers and thunderstorms for our Thursday. Not everyone will see it at the same time. Expect isolated thunderstorms with some areas possibly seeing flash flooding. Highs today will reach the upper 80s and lower 90s. Most of the rain starts to completely fade by late evening. Lows tonight fall to the mid 70s.
Meet authors, comic book artists at Thibodaux's inaugural Look Who's Reading Book Festival
More than 46 authors, comic book artists and more are gathering in Thibodaux to inspire reading in children, families and the wider community. The inaugural Look Who’s Reading Book Festival will gather more than 60 vendors in the Thibodaux Civic Center to meet with fans, sign books and promote reading from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 27. The festival is free. It is being put on by the Tri-Parish Organizers, founded by Elnora Parker-Vicks, Vernell...
Man accused of murder had pending warrants for domestic abuse, New Orleans police say
A man accused of shooting another man dead this month in the Warehouse District had pending warrants for domestic abuse, including one that said he beat his girlfriend after she refused to buy him a PlayStation 5, police records show. Early morning surveillance footage from July 8 captured Alfred Pennington...
Twin Cities church group stranded for days in New Orleans after CrowdStrike outage
MINNEAPOLIS — A Twin Cities church group is on its way home tonight, after spending the last few days stranded in New Orleans. "We are really sick of the airport," Leisha Tays, supervising the trip, said in a FaceTime call from the airport. That trip, to the Evangelical Lutherans...
New leader named for Chalmette High following attack of longtime principal
CHALMETTE, La. — On Tuesday, St. Bernard Parish Schools named Will Schneider the new 'acting principal' of Chalmette High School. He's a Chalmette High alumnus, and he went on to graduate from Loyola and Columbia University. He served as a teacher before stepping into the role of assistant principal.
Coast Guard rescues four men in St. Bernard Parish
ST BERNARD, La. — Incredible video shows the moments the New Orleans Coast Guard rescued four people who were stuck in the swamp off of St. Bernard Parish. The Coast Guard and Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries worked together to send a helicopter to the area. Then, they...
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