Captive State: Louisiana and the Making of Mass Incarceration

The Historic New Orleans Collections 533 Royal Street, New Orleans, United States

Louisiana’s present-day distinction as the world’s incarceration capital is rooted in three centuries of history. Throughout this history, people in power have used systems of enslavement and incarceration to hold others captive for punishment, control, and exploitation. Black Louisianians have suffered disproportionately under these systems. Through historical objects, textual interpretation, multimedia, and data visualization, the …

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3rd Annual Sundays @ Six Concert Series

John Calvin Presbyterian Church 4201 Transcontinental Dr, Metairie

You're invited to the 3rd annual Sundays at Six concert series! On Sunday evenings in July (plus a bonus in August), John Calvin Presbyterian Church welcomes you to a free concert highlighting a different local musician or ensemble each week with a small reception afterwards to meet and greet the artists. Reception beverages for all …

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North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition “Best of The Best”

Antoine's Restaurant 713 St. Louis Street, New Orleans, LA, United States

2024 North American Bourbon and Whiskey Competition “Best of The Best” Bourbon and Whiskey Experience Monday, July 22, 2024, 5 to 8 pm, Antoine’s Restaurant, Japanese Room, 713 St. Louis St, New Orleans, LA Wine Country Network, Inc. is the leading global producer of professional beverage competitions. The 10th Annual North American Bourbon and Whiskey …

$110

Ardbeg Masters of Smoke Tour Comes to New Orleans

Total Wine & More 3780 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie

Where there is smoke, there is Ardbeg Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Ardbeg, revered by connoisseurs around the world as the peatiest, smokiest and most complex of all the Islay malts, is bringing the Masters of Smoke National Tour to New Orleans & Baton Rouge from July 25th to 27th -- and they're bringing an airstream. …

Free

Therapy-oke: Karaoke and Comedy Open Mic

NOLA Star Bar 212 Loyola, New Orleans

Therapy-oke at NOLA Star Bar is a night of karaoke with comedian host Pam Benjamin of Mutiny Radio! Between traditional karaoke singers will be 1 minute of comedy material from local comedians. Comics can sign up for as many minutes as they like, rotating between karaoke singers. It's like a musical Kill Tony! Two Thursdays …

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Ardbeg Masters of Smoke Tour Comes to New Orleans

Garrison Kitchen + Cocktails 2918 Metairie Road, Metairie

Where there is smoke, there is Ardbeg Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Ardbeg, revered by connoisseurs around the world as the peatiest, smokiest and most complex of all the Islay malts, is bringing the Masters of Smoke National Tour to New Orleans & Baton Rouge from July 25th to 27th -- and they're bringing an airstream. …

Free

New Orleans Marriott Rooftop Pool Event

New Orleans Marriott 555 Canal St., New Orleans

Locals now have a brand-new way to enjoy New Orleans’ French Quarter this summer – on a rooftop pool in the heart of all the action, at New Orleans Marriott. The hotel is now offering a day pass through Resort Pass, perfect for locals that want exclusive access to the property’s new rooftop pool party (taking place …

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