2020 Grammys Honor 14 Louisiana Natives, Award Three
(LOS ANGELES) — The 62nd Grammy Awards, hosted by Alicia Keys, did not disappoint for Louisiana natives. 14 Louisiana artists were nominated for 21 awards, and three people were honored during the award ceremony, two of them taking home an award. New Orleans native, PJ Morton, 2019 Grammy winner for Best Traditional R&B Performance, won […]
The Heart-Warming Winter Movie Guide
(COVINGTON, La.) — Every year Christmas never fails to bring the best gift of all: movies. Last year did not disappoint. Perhaps you found Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time… In Hollywood” too crude, Joaquin Phoenix in “The Joker” too dark, and “The Lighthouse” absurdly grotesque. If this is the case, this guide will point you […]
Voodoo 2K19 Electrifies Concert-Goers
(NEW ORLEANS) — Voodoo Fest 2019 was a memorable experience that provided enthusiastically costumed concert-goers with a medley of music and food. With headliners like Post Malone, Bassnectar, Beck, and Guns N’ Roses, New Orleans was treated to an eventful weekend. Voodoo Fest has been a popular event in New Orleans for 21 years. Taking […]
A Few Good Thoughts on A Few Good Men
A Few Good Men follows the story of three military lawyers at a court martial who unveil a conspiracy residing in the Marines while defending their client. The Marian Players, under the stewardship of Gordon Carmadelle, put on an astonishing show in the alumni theater at St. Paul’s. The beloved drama was originally written in […]
(Smarticle) In Defense of “Modern” Art (No, You Couldn’t Have Done That)
(COVINGTON, La.) — In today’s world, specifically in southeast Louisiana, there exist three unmentionables: veganism, California, and modern art. People like to be victims and this sentiment seems to have extended to several parts of the United States where the people feel as if their cultural identity is repressed in modern society and, more important, […]
Monster Mash Celebrates Its 30th Year Anniversary
For many years Monster Mash, a Halloween Festival held in Bogue Falaya Park, has been key to families for celebrating Halloween. This year, however, is special, as Monster Mash is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Monster Mash embodies Halloween Spirit through entertainment for adults and children alike. Local restaurants will be providing food and drink, including […]
Wizard World 2017 Brings Pop Culture to Life
Wizard World Comic Con: where pop culture comes to life. (NEW ORLEANS, La.) — Wizard World produces pop culture conventions all across America, and the one in New Orleans was held the weekend of Jan. 6, 2016. Being a connoisseur of all things geek, I could not let myself fail to attend this year’s convention. […]
Upcoming Saenger Season Set to Thrill, Delight, Chill
In a world where screen time seems to be the preferred medium of entertainment, it’s sometimes nice to return to one of entertainment’s oldest and deepest roots, theatre. From the works of Socrates to the contemporary theatre, plays have captured and enamored audiences’ minds, hearts, and souls over thousands of years. A selection of contemporary […]
