LOUISIANA
- The Ernest J. Gaines literary award ceremony is coming soon to Baton Rouge. See who won, how to attend.
The Baton Rouge Area Foundation annually awards the Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence to recognize outstanding African American fiction […]
- Swig came to Louisiana after a case of homesickness. Now it’s opening in Baton Rouge.
At Swig’s new location in Baton Rouge, dirty sodas run in colors across the rainbow, and snacks come sweet or salty.
- As ‘Interview with a Vampire’ turns 50, here are spots to celebrate at in New Orleans
Anne Rice’s “Interview with a Vampire” led a revival in vampire fiction when it was first published in 1976 and renewed interest in the eerie […]
- She lost her sight. Then this Lafayette veteran found a world of new possibilities.
After losing her vision, Lafayette veteran and mom found strength through adaptive sports and rehab services, pushing her limits with activities like […]
- ‘Haunted’ for sale signs were dreamed up over martinis. Now they’re a French Quarter tradition.
When Lynda DePanicis walks potential buyers through homes in the French Quarter, she often answers the same question: “Is it haunted or not […]
- BozoRed headlines ‘Night of the Living Ladyrat’: A new album and a new label make their debuts
Night of the Living Ladyrat with Bozo Red, Scab Labor and Snowmiser8 p.m. Friday Manship Theatre’s Hartley/Vey Studio Theatre, 235 North Blvd. $15 […]
- Home is where the Second Harvest Dinner Series is
Blessings seem to come in all sizes when organizations work to improve life for Acadiana’s less fortunate. That certainly was the case for the […]
- 7 concerts in 2 nearby states worth a road trip from Louisiana in the next 6 months
Ah, the adventure of the open highway, watching towns and cities go by out the window.
- The Ernest J. Gaines literary award ceremony is coming soon to Baton Rouge. See who won, how to attend.
The Baton Rouge Area Foundation annually awards the Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence to recognize outstanding African American fiction […]
- Our Lady of Lourdes Foundation hosts Sip Sip Soiree as fall fundraiser
Our Lady of Lourdes Foundation put a different twist on its fall fundraiser this year.
- 13 artists, 2 days and 1 Louisiana-born headliner: Boots on the Bayou hits Gonzales this weekend
Organizers say it's time to dust off your boots.
- Catch Corn Maze at Burden, Yellow Leaf Arts Festival and more: Around Baton Rouge
The following is a calendar of community events in the Baton Rouge area from Friday through Thursday, Oct. 29.
- They know your name — and your order: Meet the family behind Mae Sone Noodle House.
Mae Sone Noodle House is a family-run restaurant in Lafayette where Keith, Khamsamone, and their daughter Sierra work together to serve loyal […]
PODCASTS
INDIE FILM
- 5 Best Horror Movies For Kids (That Are Actually Scary)
by Jason Hellerman on October 22, 2026 at 4:11 PMMy son is almost one year old, and for some reason he won't pay attention to Rosemary's Baby when I put it on for him. This generation just has no attention span. As it turns out, introducing kids to the horror genre is a delicate art. You can't […]
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Neon to Present Free ‘Once Upon a Time in Harlem’ New York City Screeningsby Ryan Lattanzio on October 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The Oscar-contending documentary that captures a 1972 meeting of Harlem Renaissance luminaries will screen at three NYC venues, October 24 - 25.
- Film Quote of the Day: The Heath Ledger Line From ‘10 Things I Hate About You’ That Still Feels Meaningful
by Jason Hellerman on October 22, 2026 at 3:40 PMWhen you're a teenager, few things hit harder than a movie that feels like it speaks to you. You can feel like no one understands you, but then you press play, and an opus speaks to you and shows you what you didn't even know you needed. That's how […]
- Sandra Hüller’s Star Keeps Rising, but She’s Still Adjusting to Life in the Public Eyeby Anne Thompson on October 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The Telluride Tributee breaks down a massive year that includes "Fatherland," "Rose," "Project Hail Mary," and "Digger."
- 5 Carrie Fisher Roles That Showed She Was More Than Princess Leia
by Jo Light on October 22, 2026 at 3:34 PMYou probably know her as the fearless space princess with one of sci-fi's most recognizable hairdos. But while she stole many hearts as Princess Leia in Star Wars, Carrie Fisher played several other parts, including behind the camera.She died in […]
- ‘Blue Film’: How the Controversial Camboy Drama Was Produced for Just $100,000by Brent Lang on October 22, 2026 at 3:15 PM
The story of a sex worker and his john was too hot for major film festivals, but thanks to its microbudget, it's a box-office success.
- The Clip You Were Going to Cut Around for Better Audio
by Sponsored Content on October 22, 2026 at 3:22 PMEvery edit has one. The take is the take you want: the answer the whole scene hangs on. But the room is wrong. An air conditioner hums under the entire thing, traffic leaks in from a window, and somebody left a music bed running on set. So you do […]
- ‘Nobody Wants This’ Season 3 Review: Netflix’s Fizzy Rom-Com Puts the Pop (and Pain) Back Into Modern Loveby Kate Erbland on October 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Long-billed as the series' "champagne" season, the Adam Brody- and Kristen Bell-starring comedy goes down easy. Well, mostly.
- SMDV Aims to Push Softbox Lighting in a Bolder, Brighter Direction With New CINE Series
by Jourdan Aldredge on October 22, 2026 at 2:52 PMIt’s always great to see companies make big, bold plays in film and video. Sure, not all these attempts work out; some don’t quite catch on, some offer a bit of change, but a few push technology forward in ways that often make a filmmaker's life […]
- ‘A Talent for Murder’ Review: Helen Mirren and Alden Ehrenreich Face Off in This Punchy Twist on Patricia Highsmithby Kate Erbland on October 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Anton Corbijn directs the pair in a two-hander with real bite, as adapted by Joanna Murray-Smith from her devilish play "Switzerland."