Creole News Archives

For historical novelist Robert Hicks, the muse lives in many places -- a Confederate battlefield in the hills of Tennessee or in the heart of a widow who tends a cemetery in his best-selling first novel, "The Widow of the South." In his most recent book, "A Separate Country, " the muse has taken up residence in New Orleans, a city struggling to get ...

The 3rd annual New Orleans Seafood Festival continues through Saturday and Sunday.

Last month, friends and supporters of Ray Brandhurst came together for a benefit dinner at Le Meritage.

Interested persons or groups are invited to volunteer to participate in a cleanup day at Cane River Creole National Historic Park at the Oakland Plantation on La.

When the upscale Dajonel's restaurant closed a couple of years back after a fairly lengthy run, a similar eatery took its place.

John Hays is best known as the Ruston's weekly Morning Paper's fearless publisher.

In his work as a colorist and interior designer, Louis Aubert has seen the breadth of New Orleans house styles, from the grandest Greek Revival mansions to the quaintest Creole cottages.

Join the Southern Food and Beverage Museum and Garrett County Press for the 1st annual "Words in Food Symposium and Literary Festival." The Southern Food and Beverage Museum and Garrett County Press announce the first annual, "Words in Food Symposium and Literary Festival," a readers and writers literary festival about food to be held on October 23 ...

A necklace by New Orleans jewelry designer Natalie Nichols. When Texas native Natalie Nichols moved to New Orleans in 1993, she immediately became enraptured by the visual imagery.

Marilyn Doucette and Meals from the Heart LLC, featuring healthy versions of New Orleans Creole-Soul favorites, will open Friday in the newly renovated Farmers Market area of the French Market.

Bayona will be one of several restaurants donating food for the 20th annual Feast With The Stars.

BeauSoleil will play at the Narrows Festival for the Arts Sunday in Fall River, as will several other performers.

QUESTION: This vine grows on our fence in Lafayette. It dies in winter, then comes back strong in summer with these most unusual blooms.

Oh hail the delectable crab cake. In Louisiana, we know how to cook these right, whether topped with a Creole sauce, served on a sandwich or perched atop lettuce as a salad.

Zydeco Park, Plaisance For more information on the weekend's events, go to www.zydeco.org. "What is history? An echo of the past in the future; a reflex from the future on the past." - Victor Hugo Standing side by side, they're an unlikely pair.

Adam Pitluk, editor of American Way magazine, talks about his experience in Lake Charles, LA.A He explored the Creole Nature Trail and the wildlife of the local casinos.