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Blake Shelton is bringing "Back to the Honky Tonk" to Lafayette
Award winning country singer and songwriter Blake Shelton is coming to Lafayette. Shelton will bring his "Back to the Honky Tonk" Tour to the Cajundome on Thursday, Feburary 29th, 2024. Dustin Lynch and Emily Ann Roberts will open for Shelton on the second leg of his tour.
2nd annual Sober Fest returns next month
Bridge House/Grace House have announced that Sober Fest is back this year on Saturday, November 18th from 11 am to 5 pm at The Sugar Mill in New Orleans. Sober Fest was founded in 2022 and is a one day, alcohol-free music festival that features a variety of delicious menu items from local vendors and food trucks. The festival is family-friendly also includes a kids area. This year's musical line-up includes performances from Ivan Neville and Friends, George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners, Camile Baudoin and the Trombone Shorty Academy. Non-alcoholic beverages will also be available for purchasewith proceeds going directly to Bridge House/Grace House’s mission to provide treatment to men and women struggling with addiction.
Abita Fall Fest: Something for Everyone!
Since 2019, Abita Fall Fest has brought Grammy Award-winning national acts and local artists to the quaint town of Abita Springs in Louisiana. The Abita Fall Fest welcomes people of all ages with delicious food and drinks, local craft vendors, and activities for the whole family.
50th annual Gumbo Festival in Bridge City this weekend
Come out this weekend and celebrate the 50th Gumbo Festival in Bridge City. Bridge City’s “World Famous” gumbo is cooked daily at the festival grounds and. over 2,000 gallons of both seafood and chicken/sausage gumbo will be prepared during the 3-day festival. In addition to gumbo, a variety of other native Louisiana cuisine such as jambalaya, New Orleans-style red beans and rice with sausage, hamburgers, hot dogs, fried seafood, homemade cakes and candies, funnel cakes will also be available.
Celebrate Oktoberfest in New Orleans
Deutsches Haus brings Oktoberfest, Germany’s biggest and most beloved celebration to the New Orleans for 3 fun-filled weekends of German culture and cuisine that includes authentic German foods, live music, dances, and activities for the whole family.
Chef Emeril Lagasse's Shrimp Creole, A Louisiana Favorite
Chef Emeril Lagasse is well-known all over the country for his Creole and Cajun cuisine and while he may not originally be from Louisiana, he has a wonderful understanding and appreciation of our true southern cooking. Emeril has successfully opened several restaurants in the New Orleans area, as well as others throughout the United States, offering visitors a taste of New Orleans.
The Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival is back this weekend
The 16th annual Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival return this weekend on Friday, October 13th - Sunday, October 15th at Lafayette Square Park in New Orleans. Established in 2006 and presented by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, the Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival continues New Orleans’ historic role in making the blues and R&B among the most influential sounds in the world. This free 3-day festival offers many of the top live blues and jazz performances on two different stages, a local art market, and some of the best BBQ vendors throughout the Crescent City! The festival takes place at the beautiful Lafayette Square Park which is bordered by Poydras Street and St. Charles Avenue. The park is located across from the historical Gallier Hall, former City Hall and another great site for music throughout the years.
Kenner announces their 2nd annual Food Truck Festival
City of Kenner has announded that their 2nd annual Food Truck Festival will be held on Sunday, October 22 in Laketown from 11 am to 7 pm. This year there will be more than 20 food trucks as well as arts and craft vendors and a Kid’s Zone hosted by the Krewe of Isis. There will be live music and entertainment will be provided by local favorites Ryan Foret and Foret Tradition, Contraflow, and The Chee Weez. Admission into the food truck fest is free.
Toy Fair on the Move: NYC to NOLA
The Toy Association Board of Directors have annouced that the North American International Toy Fair will move the annual event from New York City to New Orleans in 2026, 2027 and 2028. Those Toy Fair's will take place on January 17-20, 2026; January 9-12, 2027; and January 15-18, 2027 in the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention.
Revel on the River at Gretna Fest this weekend!
Get ready to Revel on the River this Friday, October 6th - Sunday, October 8th at the Gretna Heritage Festival. Gretna Fest is a 3-day culture festival in Gretna, Louisiana that offers live music from local, national, and international acts, food, arts and crafts, games, and much more. The family friendly festival started back in 1994 as a small community event and has grown to one of the Louisiana's largest festivals today.
The 15th Annual Oak Street Po-Boy Festival returns next month
The 15th Annual Oak Street Po-Boy Festival will be held on Sunday, November 19th , 2023 from 10 am to 6 pm on Oak Street in New Orleans. This year's festival will host 40 food and beverage vendors, live music on multiple stages, Arts Market, Kids Zone, VIP Area, sponsor activations and a po-boy competition juried by celebrity judges.
Ryan Reynolds to receive Robin Williams' Legacy of Laughter Award
Award-winning actor and producer Ryan Reynolds will receive this year's Bring Change to Mind's Robin Williams Legacy of Laughter award at the organization's 11th annual Revels & Revelations fundrasier. Bring Change to Mind is actress Glenn Close's non-profit which focuses end the stigma and discrimination surrounding mental illness.
Ghosts in the Oaks & Brews and Boos returns to City Park
City Park in New Orleans has announced that Ghosts in the Oaks will return on October 19th - October 22nd in Storyland. Ghost in the Oaks features trick-or-treating, arts and crafts, a pumpkin patch, and hot-dog roasting around the campfire. Tickets to the event starts at $22.
Chick-fil-A gets approval for another location in Metairie
Chick-fil-A, a fast-food giant in the South has been given approval by the Jefferson Parish Council on Wednesday to build another location in Metairie. The parcel of land is located on Airline Drive and Severn Avenue and was already commercially zoned. Neighbors in the area had previous expressed concern over traffic problems that could arise if the restaurant was built in the busy interaction.
Bogalusa Blues & Heritage Fest: Gumbo for Your Senses
The 2023 Bogalusa Blues & Heritage Festival is this weekend, Friday, September 29th- Saturday, September 30th at Cassidy Park in Bogalusa. It’s been said that what Jazz is to New Orleans, Blues is to Bogalusa. With 2 music stages, the Bogalusa Blues & Heritage Festival has grown in both size and reputation. Referred to as a “gumbo for your senses”, the multi-award winning festival shows off the regions musical heritage as well as arts, crafts, food vendors, paved walkways and covered viewing areas.
Sting, Flo Rida to headline 2024 Endymion Extravaganza
The Krewe of Endymion has anounced that Grammy award winning artist Sting and platinum-selling artist Flo Rida will headline the 2024 Endymion Extravaganza. There will also be musical performaces from local artists The Mixed Nuts, Groovy 7 and The Wiseguys.
Delicious Pecan Caramel Apple Muffins
October is almost here and with fall comes cooler weather and all the delicious flavors of fall, like pumkin spice and caramel apple. Louisiana is known for its abundancy of pecans tree and some incredible recipes to use them in. These pecan caramel apple muffins are the perfect fall treat for breakfast or an after dinner dessert that is so quick and easy to make and your whole family will enjoy.
Emeril's Restaurant in New Orleans re-opens after month of renovations
Chef Emeril Lagasse’s flagship restaurant Emeril’s in New Orleans re-opened on Tuesday, October 24th after several months of extensive renovations. The restaurant, which has been closed since July, will began taking reservations Tuesday, September 26th.
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Tina Howell is a credentialed writer, photographer, television and radio commentator and podcast host who covers sports, community events, and business news. She is a member of the PFWA, LSWA and Press Clubs of New Orleans and Baton Rouge.
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