- Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 220 years. Order your copy today!
- This week in Louisiana history. June 22 1947 Peter "Pistol
Pete" Maravich born.
- This week in New Orleans history. Walter Stauffer
McIlhenny (October 22, 1910 - June 22, 1985) served as
president of McIlhenny Company, maker of Tabasco brand
pepper sauce. Around 1940, when he began executive training
at the company at Avery Island. He assumed its presidency in
1949, and retained that office until his own death in 1985.
During his tenure as head of the company, McIlhenny expanded
and modernized the production and marketing of Tabasco®
brand pepper sauce and helped to mold the brand into an
international culinary icon.
- This week in Louisiana.
" Essence Fest 2024
30th Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans
Essence Fest returns July 4-7, 2024
The Essence Festival of Culture is celebrating its 30th anniversary in New Orleans with a stacked lineup of musical acts. The annual event honors Black culture and artistry with a 3-day-long celebration at the Caesars Superdome from July 5 - 7, with concerts starting at 6 p.m. each night. During the day, check out Essence Magazine’s free Food & Wine Festival, running daily from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
Friday, July 5
T-Pain, The Roots, Busta Rhymes, Birdman, Ari Lennox, Juvenile, Jacquees, Mannie Fresh, Mickey Guyton, Raj Smoove and co-hosts Pretty Vee and Punkie Johnson.
Tickets start at $95.
Saturday, July 6
Usher, Ayra Starr, Charlie Wilson, Big Boi, D-Nice, DJ Clark Kent, Donell Jones, Lloyd, Machel Montano, Method Man, Sheila E., TGT and co-host Kenny Burns.
Tickets start at $95.
Sunday, July 7
Janet Jackson, Keke Palmer, Victoria Monet, Teedra Moses, Tank and the Bangas, SWV, Jagged Edge, DJ Beverly Bond, Frank Beverly and Maze, Dawn Richard, Bilal, Anthony Hamilton and co-host Big Tigger.
Tickets start at $85.
- Postcards from Louisiana. Palmetta Bug Stompers sing "You're My Desire" at the dba bar on Frenchmen St. in New Orleans.
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