Gambit Weekly

12/09/2025

The top three candidates to become New Orleans next mayor raised more than $1.1 million in combined campaign donations between July 4 and Sept. 1, with state Sen. Royce Duplessis leading the pack, according to new campaign finance reports.

Moreno still leads by a mile in total money raised and is going into the last month before the primary with more than $1.4 million, followed by Duplessis, and then Thomas.

Read more about their major donors at the link below 🔗

The top three candidates to become New Orleans next mayor raised more than $1.1 million in combined campaign donations between July 4 and Sept. 1, with state Sen. Royce Duplessis taking in more than $584,000 to lead the pack, according to new campaign finance reports.

12/09/2025

✨🍂 Gambit's got you covered for comedy events this Fall 2025! 🍂✨

Tap the link below for a preview of some must-see comedy shows this fall season.

Touring comedians and a comedy festival coming to New Orleans this fall

11/09/2025

🎸The 1984 comedy rockumentary “This Is Spinal Tap” easily became a cult classic - and now the band is back in "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues," with their comeback concert set in New Orleans! 🤘

Catch a special screening + Q&A with Harry Shearer Sept. 13 at The Broad Theater, and a live tribute show Sept. 12 at The Broadside.

We spoke with comedian Harry Shearer ahead of the premiere. Tap below for the full story 🔗

'These go to 11'

11/09/2025

Nine New Orleans mayoral candidates squared off for a debate that tackled topics ranging from affordable housing to President Donald Trump’s threat to send federal troops into the city.

With rising campaign tensions and new attack ads, moderators told everyone to refrain from personal attacks, and the forum remained mostly drama-free.

Tap below to read more 🔗

Helena Moreno, Royce Duplessis, Oliver Thomas and several other mayoral candidates addressed key issues facing New Orleans, including Trump's threats to send federal troops to the city.

11/09/2025

This week we celebrate a centennial for Xavier University of Louisiana, marking the month when its College of Liberal Arts and Sciences was established and opened the doors for its first graduates, who would earn their diplomas three years later.

10/09/2025

The fall festival season is always busy in the New Orleans area, but there’s so much more going on across the state than just our homegrown events.

Take advantage of the autumn weather and explore other parts of Louisiana with our 2025 Fall Festival Guide at the link below! 🍂🎊

The cooler temperatures of autumn make it the perfect time to get away from New Orleans and do some exploring of other parts of Louisiana.

10/09/2025

🍂 Fall in New Orleans means festivals, parades, live music, comedy, football and more! 🍂

Gambit’s Fall 2025 Preview is your guide to everything happening in the months ahead with dates, venues, and insider tips.

Event lineups and attractions are still rolling out, so stay tuned with our weekly listings online and on socials for the latest previews and highlights! ✨

Gambit’s Fall Events Preview looks at the months ahead with dates, venues and more.

10/09/2025

Candidates for New Orleans mayor shared their plans to help preserve and grow the city’s cultural community during an election forum in the French Quarter.

The six candidates were all quick to stress the importance of the city's arts and culture, not only to New Orleans' identity but also to the city's economy, and made specific pitches to the crowd on housing affordability, stream-lining permitting and supporting local cultural organizations.

Read more at the link below. 🔗

Candidates for New Orleans mayor, including Royce Duplessis and Oliver Thomas, met for a forum on Sept. 9 at the New Orleans Jazz Museum to discuss the city's arts and culture and their policy ideas to better support local musicians, artists and culture bearers.

09/09/2025

Whether you're just "here for the snacks," or a die hard sports fan, Gambit's got you covered with our full Fall 2025 sports calendar! We're here to make sure you never miss out on a watch party.

🏈🍂 Tap the link below to stay up to date! 🏈🍂

Saints, Pelicans, LSU and Tulane football home schedules

09/09/2025

🗣"Hey Blake,
I came across a poster in an antiques store for something called the Great New Orleans Marathon, held in January 1984. What do you know about it? What was the route?"

There were high hopes for the Great New Orleans Marathon when it was announced in August 1982, but it was ultimately short-lived.

09/09/2025

✨🍂 Get ready to fall for live music all over again! 🍂✨

Tap the link below for a preview of some must-see shows this fall season. 🔗

Gambit previews some of the bands and musicians coming to New Orleans in fall 2025, including Paul McCartney, Chance the Rapper, Alabama Shakes, NBA Youngboy, Jeff Tweedy and Big Thief.

09/09/2025

State Sen. Royce Duplessis released his first television ad, which features his sharpest attack so far on mayoral frontrunner and City Council Vice President Helena Moreno.

While on the campaign trail Duplessis has often criticized the City Council for government disfunction, here he squarely blames Moreno, casting her as an agent of chaos who stirs up drama at City Hall.

As the New Orleans mayoral race heats up, state Sen. Royce Duplessis targets New Orleans City Council Vice President Helena Moreno.