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Jazz Fest posters became collectors’ items during the festival’s 50-year history. The 1970 posters featured art by Noel Rockmore and Bruce Brice.

Two meteor showers are coming up this spring. The Lyrid meteor shower peaks before dawn on April 23. This modest shower can show 10-20 meteors per hour.

Ashley Fazende, clinical liaison at BioScrip, was recently recognized for her efforts with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at the fourth annual New Orleans’ Finest Gala. The gala honored Fazende for her strong leadership skills and commitment to raising awareness about cystic fibrosis.

Catholic Schools’ Superintendent Dr. RaeNell Houston recently announced Shannon Bland as the head of school at St. Thérèse Academy.

Now that it is tax time, you are probably wondering how you can pay Uncle Sam a little bit less. Here are some helpful strategies:

The Visit Pensacola Sweepstakes is back by popular demand, starting April 22. The beach is just the beginning when you visit Pensacola. Take a break from the sugar-white sand and stop by one of the beachfront restaurants for fresh, local seafood. Once you’ve eaten to your heart’s content, take a stroll around some of Pensacola’s historic landmarks, museums or family-friendly amusement parks and soak up all this beachfront oasis has to offer.

BUKU Music + Art Project appeals to all of the senses. Big names like Lana Del Rey and Louis the Child may be the hook to get you through the gates, but take a look around you to get a real feel for the event. What to appreciate:

The Historic New Orleans Collection’s newly opened expansion at 520 Royal St. includes its first museum cafe. Café Cour, run by Dana and Christina Honn, who also own Carmo, is named for the Seignouret-Brulatour courtyard, where the cafe is located.

FHF NOLA hosted its annual Wade Verges Champion Awards reception on Wednesday, April 3, at Jones Walker. The organization honored Amy and Sherwood Collins and Patricia Ventura for their continued service to children with special challenges.

Here is a breakdown of podcasts to check out no matter your career, interest or lifestyle:

Accidents happen to everyone, including our pets. It’s important to keep a pet first-aid kit in your home in case of emergency.

Here are our favorite apps to make travel easier, more affordable and more fun.

Known as Louisiana’s best free music and food festival, the French Quarter Festival will draw thousands of people to the city’s oldest neighborhood April 11-14.

On Wednesday, April 3 and April 10, every Catholic church in the greater New Orleans area will have confessions, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

If you are like most of us, you probably wish you could spend less and save more. It is easier than you think with a few simple changes.

We call it the Mighty Mississippi. For many of us, it’s our livelihood. The Mississippi River is the second longest in North America, flowing 2,350 miles from Minnesota to the Crescent City.

Alice Tapper is proving that you’re never too young to change the world. At 11 years old, she recognized that fewer girls raised their hands in class than boys. She decided to do something about it and wrote a book.

YEP Fest, presented by IBERIABANK, overtook Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard on Sunday, March 24. The third annual fundraiser for Youth Empowerment Project invited local businesses to compete in pedicab races.

Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA hits the Saenger Theatre stage Friday, April 12, through Sunday, April 14, as part of the Hancock Whitney Broadway in New Orleans series.

Parents across America continue to worry about the apps their children and teens download. Here are two apps that can give parents peace of mind.

Do you want to be a better listener? Here is an advanced practice drill. Listen to someone you really disagree with. It should not be a challenge to find someone in today’s political climate.

With Mardi Gras 2019 wrapped, the Gambel Girls needed a dose of creativity to avoid withdrawal. A story from The Dubai 100 was inspiration: create three-word horror stories.

Tax time is not the time for procrastination. Whether you’re filing a simple form or itemizing your deductions, now is the time to start organizing receipts and tax-related documents.

Spring is upon us, and that means lots of activities in the New Orleans area, from French Quarter Fest and Jazz Fest to Easter Sunday and the start of hurricane season.

FHF NOLA is delighted to honor Amy Boyle Collins, Sherwood Collins and Patricia Ventura with its annual award, which recognizes individuals and corporations that have distinguished themselves through advocacy, leadership or philanthropy.

On Tuesday, March 19, Catholic churches and schools, as well as some local businesses and private homes, will open their doors to display the beautiful, traditional St. Joseph’s Altars.

The Youth Empowerment Project’s third annual fundraiser, YEP Fest, presented by IBERIABANK, kicks off on Sunday, March 24, from 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. in the 1600 block of Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard.

Baker, author and magazine editor Brian Hart Hoffman released the third volume of “Bake from Scratch: Artisan Recipes for the Home Baker” on March 15. The book features more than 600 recipes and is currently available for order through online retailers, such as the “Bake from Scratch” website.

Growing up in a society that cares immensely about the exterior rather than the interior can really take a toll on your self-esteem. Here are five ways you can boost your self-esteem and drop the negativity.

With Mardi Gras under our belt, something on everyone’s mind is how to make New Orleans’ carnival more sustainable. In recent years, there has been a dedicated effort to make our city cleaner and greener.