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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NOLA Vegan Chef Challenge

Join us September 1-30 for an entire month of NEW vegan options all over New Orleans! During this time, restaurants throughout the NOLA area will feature special vegan menu items. Diners have the opportunity to go visit restaurants, enjoy meals, vote, comment, and post photos of the delicious vegan meals they have ordered. This month-long …

Cast & Blast

Grosse Savanne Lodge 1730 Big Pasture Rd, Lake Charles, LA

Cast & Blast presented by Visit Lake Charles and Garden & Gun, a sporting adventure in Louisiana. Visit Lake Charles joins G&G to host its seventh annual Cast & Blast event at Grosse Savanne Lodge. Experience two fishing outings followed by two morning hunts on the opening days of teal season. Throughout the weekend, guests will enjoy …

Cast & Blast

Grosse Savanne Lodge 1730 Big Pasture Rd, Lake Charles, LA

Cast & Blast, presented Visit Lake Charles, a sporting adventure in Louisiana. Visit Lake Charles joins G&G to host its seventh annual Cast & Blast event at Grosse Savanne Lodge. Experience two fishing outings followed by two morning hunts on the opening days of teal season. Throughout the weekend, guests will enjoy delicious game dinners prepared by …

Cast & Blast

Grosse Savanne Lodge 1730 Big Pasture Rd, Lake Charles, LA

Cast & Blast, presented by Visit Lake Charles, a sporting adventure in Louisiana. Visit Lake Charles joins G&G to host its seventh annual Cast & Blast event at Grosse Savanne Lodge. Experience two fishing outings followed by two morning hunts on the opening days of teal season. Throughout the weekend, guests will enjoy delicious game dinners prepared …

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 …

Live Music in The Press Room

The Press Room Library 315 Magazine Street, New Orleans

Join us in The Press Room for live music from a trio of New Orleans’ most talented instrumentalists who will set the perfect ambiance for your evening. Mark your calendar for every Friday and Saturday in September from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and sway to the sounds of NOLA’s own Or Shovaly Plus.

Free

Frozen Sweets Fest

THE BROADSIDE 600 N Broad St, New Orleans, LA, United States

Frozen Sweets Festival (September 15th, 2024) in New Orleans, LA. The Broadside - 600 N Broad St. This festival combines unique and delicious frozen sweets with fun entertainment for the whole family. Guests can expect live music, circus entertainment, an ice cream eating contest, ice cream queen and king, food and craft vendors, and much more. …

$10
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