Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at dgill@agcenter.lsu.edu.
We always endure high heat and humidity during summer, but that doesn’t make being outside any easier. Yard work continues, and we know the rules: Work during cooler times of the day, drink pl…
NEW ORLEANS AREA BOOK EVENTS July 24-Aug. 7
The heat is overwhelming, but so is the number of new bars to check out while seeking a respite from the rising New Orleans temperatures.
There's a lot of good stuff packed into an evening's entertainment when the main course is "Pippin," a real slice of theatrical fun from the 1970s that has enjoyed a renaissance in recent years.
Since the rebirth of Freret Street's commercial stretch as a modern restaurant row, the options have been in constant flux. Here's an update on new additions coming soon.
A brace of debutante bashes took place recently, both booked at the New Orleans Country Club. The first one, which hailed six honorees, occurred on a Friday evening, while the second one, a Su…
A Carnival parade may get closer to a coveted new time slot and a Mardi Gras Indian parking dispute will be aired when the New Orleans City Council’s Governmental Affairs/Quality of Life commi…
A James Beard-nominated Mississippi Coast chef known for his modern approach to classic Southern cuisine can also throw one hell of a party, even on a Monday night in New Orleans.
The downtown building at 748 Camp St. has an alluring look within, and a significant role in New Orleans music history, though it has more recently sat dormant. That will soon change.
The smell of freshly baked pizza wafts into the hallway of the Ardoin Building at South Louisiana Community College in Lafayette.
At a low point in the pandemic lockdown, New Orleans soul and R&B singer Erica Falls started questioning her life choices.
Chicken Salad Chick, a fast-food chain known for its extensive menu of sandwiches and soups, is opening four locations in New Orleans.
Wednesday, July 24 is National Tequila Day! Celebrate with discounted tequila shots, free margaritas, and more. And don’t forget the limes and salt!
Every July, Smart Irrigation Month celebrates the benefits of efficient irrigation products, highlighting their positive economic and environmental impacts.
Midsummer takes us outside. We are at the beach, we picnic in parks and we eat in our backyards. We want to have fresh food that breaks through the heat and tastes good at the ambient temperat…
As U.S. health officials investigate a fatal outbreak of listeria food poisoning, they're advising people who are pregnant, elderly or have compromised immune systems to avoid eating sliced d…
New Orleans rugby players traded their cleats, uniforms and mouthguards for wigs, high heels and corsets to take part in one of the wackiest drag shows ever seen on Bourbon Street.
“A Streetcar Named Desire” was lightning in a bottle when it hit Broadway in 1947. The play was a powder keg of sex and violence, overwhelming audiences with a trio of hot-blooded characters s…
Strictly speaking, the Old Spanish Custom House along New Orleans’ Bayou St. John isn’t really Spanish. Neither was it ever a custom house.
This story was first published by Sun Herald. Read more here.
In real life, second chances are rare. In the unforgiving climate of Hollywood, they are closer to nonexistent.
For survivors of sexual trauma, the steps toward recovery can seem dispiriting.
Occasionally, I get a call for help from a reader with a problem that rings true for many of us. Maureen Rabazinski’s email was such a case. Two weeks ago, the 62-year-old nurse practitioner f…
When visiting Ballin’s, shoppers can expect to find an array of stylish pieces ranging from casual everyday separates to cocktail attire to evening gowns fit for a Mardi Gras ball. Founded by …
Have you tried hula hooping in the past and found it a little too challenging? Don't give up. Instead, come to a practically foolproof class July 24 at the East New Orleans Regional Library.
With the summer vacation booked and the bags packed, the last item on the checklist may be finding a great place to board the pets.
Genealogist and historian Antoinette Harrell will discuss the two distinct approaches to searching for African American family records at a talk at 7 p.m. July 31 at the East Bank Regional Lib…
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