The Hilton Baton Rouge is turning into a Sports Illustrated Resort. Here’s what we know. There will be 42 new condos downtown as part of the renovation.

First time the words “resort” and “Baton Rouge” have ever appeared together in the same sentence.

Walked through the new Crescent Park extension today. We always knew that the Gov Nicholas wharf was gumming up the works, but it’s so apparent now. City has a whole new riverfront, and a new reason for optimism.

Tulane student honors New Orleans history with Mardi Gras Indian suit design • The Tulane Hullabaloo Super Sunday — a tradition that has been going on since 1969 — is one of the most significant tradition for the Mardi Gras Indians.

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Mural call for. Jeanerette, Louisiana. Budget $10,000. Deadline May 1

Loyola University announces inaugural College of Music and Media Hall of Fame Loyola University will host its inaugural College of Music and Media Hall of Fame Celebration on April 15 at the New Orleans Jazz Museum.

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Waterfowl enjoying a perfect day at Congo Square Rhythms Festival at Armstrong Park.

Some classic Neon from Billings MT.

Lose yourself in Louisiana Vibrant food, festivals and jazz music - why New Orleans is perfect for a hedonistic holiday

Fun article from across the pond.

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Dig that all the breads of this St Joseph’s Day altar at St Rita’s were created by NOCCA Culinary Arts Students.

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Thanks to OffBeat Magazine for covering our new Rampart Estate Planning and Readiness Guide for Musicians. Check out the guide at EllaNola.org/Rampart

Pelicans and Saints seasons looking like copies of each other-start terrible,
Fans savage the front office, then get healthy (ish in the Saints case) and close the year w/excitement, perhaps forgetting depth and true star talent is lacking.

The Ella Project Launches 'RAMPART: A Legacy Planning & Readiness Guide for Musicians' The Ella Project proudly announces the release of RAMPART: A Legacy Planning & Readiness Guide for Musicians

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Why is Gram Parsons buried in New Orleans? Curious Louisiana investigates. Parsons is credited with pioneering the creation of country rock and alt-country, and was listed on Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.

Parsons is credited with pioneering the creation of country rock and alt-country, and was listed on Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.

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The Majestic Artistry of the Mardi Gras Indians

The Majestic Artistry of the Mardi Gras Indians www.nytimes.com/2026/03/13/s...

The Ella Project presents Rampart, our step by step estate planning guide for musicians.

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Alexey Marti-Part of New Orleans’ Growing Cuban Music Scene — The Ella Project “I think Cuban musicians are very attracted to New Orleans because we love jazz. Music is quite a serious pursuit in Cuba, and I guarantee the Cuban sound here is only going to grow and strengthen,” M...

New profile of Alexey Marti and New Orleans’ growing Cuban Jazz scene. ellanola.org/ellanotes/al...

One Of Bob Dylan's Favorite Destinations Is An Iconic Southern City Full Of Music Folk music legend Bob Dylan was not shy about his love for this iconic southern city, and you can visit for yourself and follow in his footsteps.

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A Studio of One’s Own - 64 Parishes . Established a decade after Hurricane Katrina, the Joan Mitchell Center represents a culmination of local support and interventions in the wake of the storm.

343 Artist residencies! This has been such an important investment and commitment in the artists of New Orleans.

KID smART Center for Arts & Education opens in the Seventh Ward YouTube video by WGNO-TV / ABC26 / WNOL38

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Lillian Aguinaga: New Orleans Figurative Painter and Community-Centered Artist — The Ella Project   The Ella Project has assisted Lillian with creating contracts for such and for collaborations such as the 2025 Golden Comanche Mardi Gras Indians official poster portrait of Big Chief Juan Pard...

New Orleans visual artist Lillian Aguinaga and her work on St Claude Ave murals and with Big Chief Juan Pardo ellanola.org/ellanotes/li...

Two New Orleans artists chosen for Venice Biennale, the Olympics of the art world Established in 1895, the enormous exhibit draws hundreds of thousands of art lovers to the seaside Italian city and is “the cornerstone event for the contemporary art world,” said NOMA Director Susan ...

Brilliant.

I think his point is that the Texas GOP has done a lot to restrict the vote, but in the current climate, that benefits Democrats.

Mardi Gras in New Orleans.

All Hail King Milo! Not helping the final costuming sprint, but the King cares not.

Ambling around our neighborhood in New Orleans.

A beautiful night in New Orleans.

It’s fun to be a fan of a bad NBA team that’s not tanking. All GM’s should make a reckless trade for a flawed but brilliant player that gives up their lottery pick next year and remove the moral hazard.

Wardell Quezergue helped craft the identity of American music Wardell Joseph Quezergue shaped the sound of many popular records in American music.

Wardell Quezergue helped craft the identity of American music

Wardell Joseph Quezergue shaped the sound of many popular records in American music.