Arts and Culture

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (1378+ words) LPO conductor Matthew Kraemer Anwar Nasir, a veteran administrator at various arts organizations, has been named the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra's next executive director, effective July 19, 2021. The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra was rehearsing Johannes Brahms' Symphony No. 4 in E minor recently onstage…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (270+ words) On Sept. 17, 1889, Alexandrians gathered in the streets to see something astonishing: 40 electric streetlights coming to life for the first time. ALEXANDRIA, VA — Any evening now looks perfectly ordinary in Alexandria: lamps glowing over sidewalks, headlights moving along city streets and…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (274+ words) All other roles have been filled, but the Alexandria theater still needs a talented actor between ages 20 and 25 for its December holiday production. By Zebra Press Staff The Little Theatre of Alexandria is seeking an actor ages 20–25 to portray young…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (223+ words) Alexandria VA – Two Alexandria events this weekend will give folks in town an opportunity to read in the company of others without the usual requirements of a traditional book club. The Company of Books in Del Ray will hold its…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (144+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) -- Louisiana's Old State Capitol won an award from the Southeastern Museum Conference for its newest permanent exhibit, Secretary of State Nancy Landry announced Monday. The exhibit, "A More Perfect Union: Reconstruction's Legacy in Louisiana," earned…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago   (300+ words) Louisiana will roll again in the 2027 Rose Parade, and you can help decorate the float. "It's a great festive atmosphere where you meet people from all over the world," Nungesser said Sept. 15 in an interview with USA Today Network. "The…...

2+ week, 16+ hour ago   (186+ words) Join NBC6's Lynn Vance for 'Something Good' as she highlights the 15th annual Out Louisiana Film Festival, hosted by the Robinson Film Center. Organized by PACE, this week-long festival, running from September 11th, offers diverse queer representation through relevant and high-quality films....

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (60+ words) The Louisiana Old Governor's Mansion hosted its Fall into History event Sunday, giving visitors the opportunity to tour the historic building and explore exhibits and artifacts from across the region. The Louisiana Old Governor's Mansion hosted its Fall into History…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (344+ words) Louisiana Landmarks Awards 2026 - Mark Romig, Sandra Stokes, Naveen Kailas, Michael Mancuso Louisiana Landmarks Awards 2026: Michael Cohn, Paula Peer Louisiana Landmarks Awards 2026: Beth Jacob, Kyle Resmondo, Angela O’Byrne Louisiana Landmarks Awards 2026: Stacey Pfingsten, Charlie Ward Sponsor appreciation in the top category,…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (314+ words) From north to south, Louisiana's Latin food scene has been reaching new heights over the past decade. On this week's show, we explore the rich and dynamic flavors of Latin cuisine in our state. Guests include Ana and Lydia Castro…...