Louisiana Life Magazine

10/09/2025

Sister publications Louisiana Life and Acadiana Profile earned a combined 17 awards at the 2025 International Regional Magazine Awards (IRMA). These honors recognize excellence in journalism for content produced in 2024.


https://www.louisianalife.com/renaissance-publishings-louisiana-life-and-acadiana-profile-magazines-win-17-international-awards

10/07/2025

We're sharing the books we've been reading for the past few months. Add some new editions to your fall lineup!

September – October Misty Milioto “Dungeon Crawler Carl” by Matt Dinniman. This story follows a man and his cat who must survive a deadly alien-run dungeon crawler game that has replaced Earth. While it’s a totally different genre for me, I love how the author balances genuine horror with da...

10/05/2025

Sometimes things are hidden in plain sight. And when asked to describe those hidden things, it is always a surprise that someone not from Louisiana knows about them.

Sometimes things are hidden in plain sight. And when asked to describe those hidden things, it is always a surprise that someone not from Louisiana knows about them. That is what we will be exploring in these recipes ­— the food that we all eat and love but don’t necessarily promote as part of ...

10/03/2025

Houma — especially the historic downtown — has that irresistible blend of nostalgia, small town charm and neighborly friendliness.

We walked into Downtown Jeaux at about 10 a.m. comin’ in hot and hungry from our drive into Houma from New Orleans. I claimed the last open table while Mark staked a spot in the growing line. It was a sunny Saturday and locals — from parents and their brood to uniformed members of the nearby Van...

10/01/2025

“Gina Ferrara’s work captures the heart and soul of Louisiana,” said First Lady Sharon Landry. “Through her poetry, she celebrates our communities, our stories, and our culture in a way that is both heartfelt and profound. I know her tenure as Poet Laureate will inspire countless Louisianans to discover and embrace their own creative voices.”

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, along with Gov. Jeff Landry, announced Louisiana’s newest Poet Laureate, Gina Ferrara. Following Alison Pelegrin’s successful tenure as Poet Laureate from 2023 through August 13 of this year, Ferrara assumed the post on ...

09/29/2025

This brunch will blend meaningful conversation, community care, and comfort food. It’s a space to pause, connect, and support mental health access for all.

LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – This brunch will blend meaningful conversation, community care, and comfort food. It’s a space to pause, connect, and support mental health access for all. What to Expect: Expect a curated coffee bar, brunch from Reggie’s Soul Food, and powerful connection with ...

09/27/2025

A short stroll from the oak- and magnolia-studded canopy of Baton Rouge’s Highland Road Park curves a quiet street with a curious structure standing out both literally and figuratively. It’s the black tower of a barndominium, and it looks airlifted directly from Stockholm.

Jacob Triche, Owner/Designer, GRIT. Instagram: A short stroll from the oak- and magnolia-studded canopy of Baton Rouge’s Highland Road Park curves a quiet street with a curious structure standing out both literally and figuratively. It’s the black tower of a barndominium, and it...

09/25/2025

This week, talks to author Nicole Beauchamp about her new book, her personal paranormal experiences in the city and around the world, as well as the free and open-to-the-public book launch happening Oct. 4 in New Orleans.

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Nicole Beauchamp is a world-renowned paranormal researcher with a soft spot for the spirit of the Crescent City. Her recent contribution to the paranormal world is her newest book “Haunted French Quarter Hotels” where she takes a dive into the history and hauntings of 10 New Orleans hotels. This...

09/23/2025

“We tell ourselves stories in order to live,” writes Joan Didion in her essay collection “The White Album.” Since 1847, many in South Louisiana have clung to a story that began with an anecdote at a dinner party and became one of the state’s foundational myths.

At Evangeline Oak Park in St. Martinville, a bust of Longfellow rises beside the oak tree named after his famous heroine. “We tell ourselves stories in order to live,” writes Joan Didion in her essay collection “The White Album.” Since 1847, many in South Louisiana have clung to a story that...

09/21/2025

The first annual Chicken and Blues Festival (October 4) features iconic Southern chicken dishes by celebrated chefs and a musical lineup that includes gospel soul singer Jamal Roberts, the dynamic hip-hop, bounce and street soul diva, Sweet Nay, and the high-energy Windstorm party band doing a special tribute to B.B. King. Frontman/founder “Uncle Ron” Johnson is receiving the Music Icon Award.

The first annual Chicken and Blues Festival (October 4) features iconic Southern chicken dishes by celebrated chefs and a musical lineup that includes gospel soul singer Jamal Roberts, the dynamic hip-hop, bounce and street soul diva, Sweet Nay, and the high-energy Windstorm party band doing a speci...

09/19/2025

A Shreveport native with a fascination with the vocal gymnastics of Meat Loaf and the crooning of Richard Marx, Maggie faced adversity at a young age, when she was removed from church for being too effective a performer.

The music industry knocks down more than it lifts up. But for Maggie Koerner, a bluesy singer/songwriter who has done more than her fair share of time in the trenches of the music machine, talent was never in question and neither was tenacity. A Shreveport native with a fascination with the vocal gy...

09/19/2025

Fabulous evening Judging the Best taste awards at the Louisiana Food & Wine Festival in Lake Charles at SoWela. Amazing food, wine and people! The festival continues through the weekend! Had a blast with these amazing Judges Marcus with Propel Consulting, Rebecca with Renaissance Publishing, Candace with Lake Charles CVB, Rob with KPLC, and the Cajun Ninja
Louisiana Life Magazine is a proud sponsor of wonderful event!
For more info on tickets this weekend
Fire on the Lake
Grand Tasting on Saturday
Jazz Brunch
LouisianaFoodandWineFestival.com.