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Who will perform when during the 2024 Essence Festival? See a rundown of each night
The 2024 Essence Festival of Culture takes over the Caesars Superdome from Friday through Sunday with a musical lineup that looks back while also looking ahead. This 30th anniversary Essence roster features legendary names alongside up-and-comers, including multiple performers from New Orleans. As of this writing, tickets were still available...
Funeral set for Jacquelyn "Jackie" Clarkson
NEW ORLEANS — A funeral for long-time Louisiana politician and New Orleans councilmember, Jackie Clarkson, will be held on Tuesday, Jul. 9. Clarkson's funeral service will be held at the St. Louis Cathedral at 2 p.m. On Monday, Jul. 8, visitation will be held at the WWII Museum, Freedom...
Where To Eat In New Orleans During The ESSENCE Festival Of Culture
You can never go hungry with the many hot spots for NOLA fare found in the city. These are a few of our favorites. It’s time for the 30th annual ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans, celebrating Black heritage, culture, and history. While partaking in the party with a purpose, take some time to actually check out the iconic city. And while it’s known for a number of things, near the top of the list of things that put NOLA on the map is its food.
Cash Money Records co-founders get Central City corner renamed in their honor
Since launching Cash Money Records, brothers Bryan Williams, better known as Birdman or Baby, and Ronald “Slim” Williams have made many tens of millions of dollars. They’ve treated themselves to every sort of material extravagance imaginable. But on Wednesday afternoon, they returned to the Central City neighborhood...
Usher and Janet Jackson headline 30th Essence Festival of Culture
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The best of Black culture’s policymakers, thought leaders, creatives, spiritual gurus, business movers and shakers, health experts and, of course, musical talent are poised to converge in New Orleans over the Fourth of July weekend as part of the Essence Festival of Culture. The...
Sonic announces $1.99 value menu: What’s on it
(WJET/WFXP) — Sonic Drive-In is the latest fast-food restaurant to join the growing “price war” to attract more customers as inflation continues to drive up prices. The “FUN.99” menu offers many of their most popular foods as well as a new addition, all for just $1.99. Customers can pick up a Quarter Pound Double Cheeseburger, Chili Cheese Coney, Queso Wrap, Small Tots and any 16-ounce shake, each for $1.99.
Scale modelers pass a good time sharing what they love
The Northshore Scale Modelers are an informal group of folks in the greater New Orleans area who meet to share, learn, teach and have fun in a relaxed setting the second Saturday of each month. All skill levels are welcome, from beginner to master modeler. And then, once a year, this group holds its annual expo and competition. This year, it took place on June 22 at the American Legion Hall in Covington, and some folks traveled a long way to attend. This year’s theme was "At The Movies," and it showcased more than 100 models of vehicles, characters and scenes inspired by the world of film. Expo categories included aircraft, automobiles, space/sci fi, figures and more. Special categories are also available for juniors up to 17 years old.
Old Metairie gets new spot for donuts, breakfast sandwiches as pop-up takes big step up
Walk around the street food bazaar that is the Sunday edition of the Crescent City Farmers Market in City Park and you may pick up the aroma of fresh doughnuts next to sausage, eggs and cheese sizzling on the grill top for breakfast sandwiches. That’s Paw Paw’s Donuts, and the same combo will now greet visitors at its new walk-up breakfast service in Old Metairie.
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