Culture

The first issue of the Clarion Herald, the Catholic newspaper of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, hit the presses on Feb.

Speaking at a corporate event about my books, I found a seat at a restaurant counter and struck up a conversation with the man next to me.

The Historic New Orleans Collection’s “Making Mardi Gras” exhibition rambles its way into the museum’s French Quarter galleries through May 8.

 No matter what you’re looking for in a mask style, we have both adults and kids “covered” at Plush Appeal.

What will families remember from this pandemic pause?

When all this is over, may we never take for granted:

The annual Bacchus parade will be a family affair for this year’s monarch: singer-songwriter and record producer Robin Thicke.  

If you enjoy Mardi Gras, like most New Orleanians do, you’ve probably battled leftover glitter, excess beads and a rotating cast of guests.

Renowned New Orleans chef Kevin Belton recently took his cooking skills to the river for his highly entertaining and delicious “Cooking with Kevin Belton” class, featuring classics like chicken and andouille gumbo, shrimp and grits and bananas foster bread pudding.

What would Christmas in the Crescent City be without a visit from Benny Grunch & The Bunch?

Did you know Louisiana is divided into five separate corridors? Greater New Orleans, Plantation Country (southern Great River Road corridor), Cajun Country (southwest region), Crossroads (central region) and Sportsman’s Paradise (northern region) make up the state’s distinct boot-like shape.

New Orleans & Company rebranded from New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau this year to better reflect our work and the people we serve.

You’ll find the Cane River tucked away in the heart of Louisiana’s pecan country. It’s a place known for fertile row crops, famous cotton production, significant Southern plantations and prized pecan orchards.

Looking ahead to 2019 and beyond, we are thrilled about the new developments that will give visitors and locals alike even more reasons to love the Big Easy.

An established program that has produced some of the South’s finest chefs, Delgado Culinary Arts prepares students for careers in the fast-paced food preparation industry.

Emerge Louisiana recruits, trains and supports Democratic women who want to run for office. Emerge Louisiana launched in 2017 as the 19th state in the Emerge America network.

Did you know tourism is New Orleans’ largest industry? Hospitality and tourism employ more than 89,000 New Orleanians and generate billions of dollars annually.

It’s no secret that people around the world love the city of New Orleans. And, after all, who can blame them? Author Chris Rose put it best: “You can live in any city in America, but New Orleans is the only city that lives in you.”

How do you combine the best parts of New Orleans in one day? By taking Gray Line’s Plantation Combo, Brunch & Swamp Tour. Begin your day at Oak Alley Plantation, touring the grounds to see what’s so special about those 300-year-old oak trees.

Can you imagine New Orleans without The French Quarter? That was almost the case in the early 1900s, when people considered leveling portions of the city’s oldest district and starting anew.

As a travel advisor, I am often told that people want to travel to experience new cultures. It is my job (and my passion) to ensure exactly that.

NOBA welcomes Dance Theatre of Harlem as the company brings a milestone program to New Orleans. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, DTH continues its legacy of breaking boundaries and transforming lives through ballet.

The energy was palpable as the nation’s esteemed restaurateurs and chefs gathered in New Orleans for the American Culinary & Hospitality Symposium. As a restaurant owner and woman in the hospitality industry, I was most looking forward to “Backwards in High Heels,” an all-female panel featuring Dominique Crenn, Barbara Lynch, Leah Chase, Jessica Harris, Sheila Johnson, Camilla Marcus and Kim Severson.