NEW ORLEANS – From the the Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority: On Sept. 27, the commissioners of the Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority (“the Authority”) approved a measure authorizing River District Neighborhood Investors, LLC…
BILOXI, Miss. – Collector car enthusiasts and bidders are gearing up for the 26th annual Vicari Collector Car Auction at the Mississippi Coliseum & Convention Center next Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. There will be more than 600 collector cars, custom…
NEW ORLEANS — Common House will open in New Orleans in early summer 2024. In partnership with Adventurous Journeys (“AJ”) Capital Partners, Common House will take over the former Louisiana Children’s Museum space at 420 Julia Street. Constructed in the…
NEW ORLEANS – Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana State Museum have announced that the first iteration of the Louisiana Civil Rights Museum will open on Sunday, Oct. 8 inside the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900…
NEW ORLEANS — Through a partnership with local artist Marcus Brown, Gray Line New Orleans will debut three interactive augmented reality experiences as part of its Ghost & Spirits Walking Tour. The special tours begin Oct. 1. Brown, a local…
NEW ORLEANS — Emeril Lagasse said his flagship restaurant at 800 Tchoupitoulas Street will reopen Oct. 24 following an extensive renovation, although that date is subject to change depending on the construction timeline. Now helmed by Chef E.J. Lagasse (Emeril’s…
NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center has received its first Downtown NOLA Award from the Downtown Development District of New Orleans. The annual award recognizes downtown New Orleans property owners, businesses, residents, workers and organizations…
NEW ORLEANS — The Federal Railroad Administration has announced it will provide a grant totaling more than $178 million to help restore passenger rail service along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, which has been suspended since 2005. The money will be…
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans restaurateur Billy Blatty has merged his local hospitality company with The Culinary Creative Group, based in Denver, and the result will be at least three new restaurant concepts for local diners. The group's first collab,…
NEW ORLEANS – The City Park Conservancy – along with landscape architecture firm Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates – has launched an online survey soliciting feedback on how visitors currently use New Orleans City Park and what they would like to…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) — Blue Krewe – the nonprofit that relaunched Blue Bikes as a community-run bikeshare program in 2021– is celebrating two years of success with the release of its Year 2 Annual Report. "Over the past two…
NEW ORLEANS — Organizers of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival said the event will expand to eight days in 2024. The event will run Thursday through Sunday, April 25-28, and Thursday through Sunday, May 2-5. The festival also…
NEW ORLEANS – The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel’s Sazerac Bar was named the Best Hotel Bar in America for the sixth year in a row by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice rankings. Selected by voters across the…
NEW ORLEANS — From the Vieux Carré Property Owners, Residents and Associates: Jacquelyn Brechtel Clarkson, former New Orleans City Council member and Louisiana state representative, is the 2023 recipient of the Schwartz-Gage Award for the preservation of the French Quarter,…
NEW ORLEANS — Accent New Orleans founder Diane Lyons has earned the DMC Network Founders Award. The lifetime achievement award celebrates Lyons’ “unwavering dedication, exceptional commitment, and unmatched contributions to the event and meeting planning industry,” said an Accent spokesperson.…
NEW ORLEANS — Natalie Serse has been appointed general manager of the Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans French Quarter. Serse brings more than a decade of leadership experience managing and operating hotels. She joins Homewood Suites from Bridge Hotel…
KENNER – Gregory Nay is the new food and beverage director at Treasure Chest Casino. His mission is to enhance and elevate dining and beverage offerings at several new restaurants and bars at the land-based casino. “Treasure Chest Casino recognizes…
NEW ORLEANS – The National WWII Museum and Crescent City Classic have announced the return of the WWII Challenge for its fourth straight year. This year’s virtual event will coincide with the November grand opening of the Liberation Pavilion, the…
NEW ORLEANS – The Blue Bikes community-run bikeshare program, operated by Blue Krewe, has surpassed 500,000 rides since relaunching in 2021. ”Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana was proud to sign on as title sponsor of Louisiana’s first bikeshare…
NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute has announced Cooking for a Cause, presented by Hancock Whitney. It’s a two-week, online silent auction of curated experiences that culminates with a soirée overlooking the city on Sept. 20…
METAIRIE – On Aug. 22, Entergy Chairman and CEO Drew Marsh announced Entergy’s commitment to be the founding partner of the Super Bowl LIX Host Committee. The New Orleans Super Bowl Host Committee, led by the Greater New Orleans Sports…
NEW ORLEANS — The Tales of the Cocktail Foundation said its 21st annual cocktail conference was a “smashing success.” Organizers said the July 23-28 event welcomed guests from 48 countries, showcased nearly 400 events, partnered with 277 brands and made…
NEW ORLEANS — Audubon Nature Institute President and CEO Ron Forman has announced plans to retire at the end of 2024. Forman has led Audubon Nature Institute through multiple decades of growth. The nonprofit’s attractions include Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium,…
NEW ORLEANS — Commander's Palace has announced the launch of Commander's Palace Cuvée Brut, the restaurant’s latest wine project. Produced in partnership with Terres Secrètes and made with grapes from the Mâconnais region of Burgundy, the pinot noir-based sparkling wine…
NEW ORLEANS – Beignet Fest returns Saturday, Sept. 23 to City Park’s Festival Grounds. The annual event’s menu includes Sweet Legacy’s bourbon brisket beignets, the Vintage NOLA’s pear and brie beignets, Chubbie’s Fried Chicken and Diva Dawg’s crabmeat grill cheesy.…
NEW YORK (AP) — 80% of travelers alter their travel itineraries due to financial strain. As Inflation grips the world and travelers face soaring airfares and hotel rates, consumers are changing their summer vacation plans. Because of Inflation, most consumer…
NEW ORLEANS — Some Caesars Superdome and Saints insiders refer to the first preseason game of the season as the “brother in law game,” because so many season ticket holders give their tickets away to friends and family. Well, on…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) — During the 2023 Congressional Medal of Honor Society Convention, hosted in New Orleans by The National WWII Museum, four accomplished Americans will accept honors for their life’s work promoting the values of the United States…
NEW ORLEANS — The NOLA Pickle Fest presented by b1BANK is set for Aug. 10-13 at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The inaugural event benefits the Brees Dream Foundation. The Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, the Convention…
NEW ORLEANS – Longtime Artistic Director A.J. Allegra has departed the NOLA Project to take on the same role at Le Petit Theatre. This has set the stage, so to speak, for for ensemble members to step into new roles and…
