Captive State: Louisiana and the Making of Mass Incarceration
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Captive State: Louisiana and the Making of Mass Incarceration
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 …
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 …
The Sixth Annual New Orleans Tattoo Arts Festival
Attention tattoo collectors! The event for you is here: Villain Arts is back for the Sixth Annual New Orleans Tattoo Arts Festival! Come to the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center for three exciting days of tattoos, vendors, entertainment, and much more. We have hundreds of artists present from across the country and a …
New Orleans Marriott Rooftop Pool Event
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 …
Last Splash at Audubon Cool Zoo!
Last Splash at Audubon Cool Zoo!
Celebrate Labor Day Weekend with a splash at Audubon Cool Zoo! Join us for the season's grand finale featuring all your Cool Zoo favorites! Cool Zoo Favorites: Drift down the 750-foot Gator Run lazy river, relax on sandy beaches, or enjoy the water cannons, curtains, and jumping jets. Alligator Splash Zone: Enjoy the huge alligator …
Last Splash at Audubon Cool Zoo!
Last Splash at Audubon Cool Zoo!
Celebrate Labor Day Weekend with a splash at Audubon Cool Zoo! Join us for the season's grand finale featuring all your Cool Zoo favorites! Cool Zoo Favorites: Drift down the 750-foot Gator Run lazy river, relax on sandy beaches, or enjoy the water cannons, curtains, and jumping jets. Alligator Splash Zone: Enjoy the huge alligator …
Chaotic Good Time: The Select-Your-Own-Adventure Burlesque & Variety Show
Chaotic Good Time: The Select-Your-Own-Adventure Burlesque & Variety Show
Immerse yourself in a risqué adventure brought to life through enchanting performances from the most talented burlesque, drag and variety stars the city has to offer paired with unforgettable storytelling where your choices decide the fate of the evening's events. Whether or not our characters live happily ever after, a Chaotic Good Time is sure …
The 10th Annual Curtain Call Ball
The 10th Annual Curtain Call Ball
Le Petit Theatre will kick off our 108th season with our annual Curtain Call Ball on Friday, September 6, at 6:30 pm at Le Petit Theatre and Tableau restaurant. We hope you will join us for the party that St. Charles Avenue Magazine calls “the most entertaining gala of the year.” The evening will begin with cocktails …
Betsy Wolfe *Pants Optional
Betsy Wolfe *Pants Optional
Tony nominee Betsy Wolfe performs her one-woman cabaret *PANTS OPTIONAL at Le Petit Theatre for one night only! Betsy Wolfe can be seen in the hit musical & Juliet as Anne Hathaway where her performance was nominated for the 2023 Tony Award® for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. Previously, Wolfe starred as Jenna Hunterson, the title …
3rd Annual Sundays @ Six Concert Series
3rd Annual Sundays @ Six Concert Series
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 …