Calling all animal lovers! Howling Success 2021 will take place Sunday, April 18 virtually and will feature adoptable animals, live entertainment, and raffle all from the comfort of your home. Read more

Red Bull, the New Orleans Pelicans, and visual artist Bmike have teamed up for Red Bull NOLA has Wiiings, an all-new project to replace backboards at basketball courts throughout the city. To kick off the project, original backboards from New Orleans basketball courts were transformed into w… Read more

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Brush up on your French during the 24th New Orleans French Film Festival taking place Tuesday, March 23 through Wednesday, March 31. This year's festival will showcase 23 films from eight countries during open-air screenings at The Broadside and online through Virtual Cinema.  Read more

Walter Isaacson, the renowned author and New Orleans native, will discuss his latest book The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race this weekend. The Garden District Book Shop is hosting the in-person event on Saturday, March 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the… Read more

I'll admit it: I'm a candle snob. Previous connections in the industry have left me with dozens of delightful home fragrances, and it doesn't take me very long to determine a candle's quality (usually a whiff or two). This January, I was introduced Hazeltine, a local business thoughtfully cr… Read more

Prepare for warmer days and stop by the Historic New Orleans Collection to see Land of Dreams in its final weeks. The 1,500 square foot multimedia art installation by New Orleans artist Susan Gisleson is "a love letter to a New Orleans summer" and is on display until March 7, 2021. Visitors … Read more

With Mardi Gras behind us, our sights are set on Spring. While festivals have been postponed and life continues to be altered by the pandemic, there are plenty of food-focused events to add to your calendar. Whether you're brushing up your skills in the kitchen, perfecting a famous New Orlea… Read more

Do the cold temperatures have you down? Warm up and boost your mood in an infrared sauna. Unlike traditional saunas, this type uses an electromagnetic wave (infrared) to heat the body versus the air. Infrared saunas boast many health benefits including pain and soreness relief, an increase i… Read more

Due to the pandemic, second lines have been put on hold for nearly a year. The Historic New Orleans Collection's upcoming exhibition, Dancing in the Streets, features historical photographs, archival footage, and contemporary objects, including parade regalia like full suits and fans, to giv… Read more

Valentine's Day may look different this year, but there are still plenty of ways to celebrate! Bakeries and restaurants are continuing to serve tasty fare and desserts, while shops are getting in the spirit with plenty of pink and red gifts and gear. Below, a few ways to mark the occasion wi… Read more

The original plan for Kat Saussy and Jed Antoun was a ceremony and dinner at Dickie Brennan's Steakhouse for immediate family only, followed by a honeymoon in New Zealand and a large celebration on New Year's Eve upon their return. Due to Covid and as a physician in the community, she explai… Read more

Carnival will look very different this year, but new and exciting traditions are often born from necessity. I have a feeling that "house floats" are here to stay. Our desire to employ artists and musicians, to order king cakes, and shop all things purple, green, and gold speaks volumes about… Read more

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Between visiting the house floats and trying all of the city's Carnival treats, Mardi Gras season is turning out to be a robust celebration. Hazelnut has another event to add to your calendar: on Thursday, February 4, Echo Olander and Yoni Goldstein, the authors of I Wanna Do That!, will be … Read more

Supplement your Mardi Gras festivities with JAMNOLA's new installations. The cultural funhouse in the Marigny will celebrate the season with the latest additions now through Sunday, February 21. Read more

Olivia Carisella, a former NCAA Champion gymnast at the University of Alabama, is not only dedicated to health and wellness, but passionate about the workout method she has created and perfected over the years. The New Orleans native offers fun and effective music driven workouts that are ac… Read more

Lou Tonore, a designer for a local architecture firm, spent over eight months searching for his idea of the perfect modern Mardi Gras decoration. The result? A 30 foot long garland of plastic balls to adorn the outside of his home. His first strand debuted in 2019 and now, thanks to the supp… Read more

It's hard not to stop and stare while passing LeBlanc + Smith's latest and highly anticipated Uptown restoration. The 19th century St. Charles Avenue mansion is now home to The Chloe, a 14-room hotel with a bar and restaurant a.k.a. the perfect set up for a food focused group adding a boutiq… Read more

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Treat someone (or yourself!) to the gift of music this season while supporting local musicians with Preservation Hall. Members of its musical collective will deliver Preservation HALLiday Gram merchandise packages (complete with a performance!) in Orleans and Jefferson Parishes starting Frid… Read more

The Queen's Gambit has officially swept the nation. For those who haven't watched, the period drama begins in a 1950s orphanage where a young girl, Beth Harmon, reveals an "astonishing talent for chess". The show follows the prodigy's rise to the top of the chess world while grappling with a… Read more

After a difficult year (to say the least!), it seems like everyone is in the spirit to celebrate the holidays twofold. Singers Elizabeth Lyons and Corri English, in collaboration with Daou Vineyards and BMI, are spreading cheer with their new, catchy song called "Feelin' Like Christmas". Read more

Presentation matters and beautifully wrapped gifts, complete with whimsical and elegant touches, play a starring role during the holiday season. This year, I turned to Josh Gurvitz, a local stylist and visual merchandiser, for professional tips and inspiration. In a year where I may not have… Read more

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While talking about money has become more normalized, it is still often seen as tacky or taboo. Enter The Wealth Edit, a virtual member-based community designed for women looking to discuss and expand their knowledge of personal finance and wealth. On Thursday, November 19, The Wealth Edit i… Read more