New Orleans

Essence Festival of Culture 2020 goes virtual for two-weekends

By Clint Durrett | June 30, 2020

One of the biggest festivals in New Orleans has gone virtual for 2020.

Wicks NOLA creates scents, movement through wax and fire

By Mary Staes | June 30, 2020

Local entrepreneur Tiffany Brown took her love of candles and the city of New Orleans, combining them to make Wicks NOLA. Her brand of unique scents reflects the culture of the city and even provides a way to give back to the community.

Go fourth in your backyard: What you need for the perfect socially distant shindig in NOLA

By Very Local Staff | June 29, 2020

Holidays have been a little different since the COVID-19 pandemic started. We’ve learned to celebrate everything from birthdays to Easter to now the Fourth of July in the comfort of our homes.

If we ain’t brunching out, we’re getting #Brunchfaced at home

By Mary Staes | June 29, 2020

Here’s what you need to live your best brunch life in your own house.

What’s Happening (Virtually) in New Orleans This Week: June 29-July3

By Matt Haines | June 29, 2020

Things are slowly returning to normal, but there’s still plenty of fun to be had online if you’re not quite ready yet! Here are some of the events we’re most looking forward to in Virtual New Orleans this week.

Dixie Beer to drop ‘Dixie’ and be renamed, Gayle Benson says

By Clint Durrett | June 26, 2020

Dixie Beer will drop “Dixie” from its name, according to owner Gayle Benson.

PHOTOS: Hundreds take to the streets for Juneteenth Blackout Bike Ride

By Michael DeMocker | June 25, 2020

The community event began in the 3100 block of St. Claude Avenue where riders clad in black took to bicycles of all shapes and sizes.

What’s Happening (Virtually) in New Orleans This Weekend: June 26-28

By Matt Haines | June 25, 2020

Things are slowly returning to normal, but there’s still plenty of fun to be had online if you’re not quite ready yet! Here are some of the events we’re most looking forward to in Virtual New Orleans this week.

Hurricane season is upon us — here’s what you need for your survival kit

By Very Local Staff | June 24, 2020

It’s that time of year again; hurricane season. From June 1 through November 30, New Orleanians prep for the worst and hope for the best. Here are some of the things you need to make it through the storm.

Scrub a dub dub: handmade New Orleans soaps for your tub

By Very Local Staff | June 24, 2020

Soap is ESSENTIAL, so whether you’re looking for suds that look like gems, or whipped soap that smells like monkey farts, here’s some handmade treasures to keep the sudsy party going.