New Orleans

House of Blues keeps live music going with virtual ‘For The Culture’ concerts

By Sabrina Stone | June 9, 2020

The idea of “For The Culture” is to create a network, a family of New Orleans-based musicians, in many genres, one live stream at a time.

What’s Happening (Virtually) This Week: June 8-12

By Matt Haines | June 7, 2020

The stay-at-home order has been relaxed, but most of the fun can still be found online! Here are some of the events we’re most looking forward to in Virtual New Orleans this week.

Thousands gather for peaceful protest against police brutality and racial injustice at Jackson Square in New Orleans

By Michael DeMocker | June 6, 2020

Thousands of people gather on Decatur Street in front of Jackson Square for a rally to protest the killing by police of George Floyd and others.

‘All music comes from New Orleans’: Justin Garner is one of the state’s brightest R&B stars

By Lindsay Patross | June 5, 2020

Justin Garner, a Louisiana native, is one of R&B’s brightest rising stars.

What to do (virtually) this weekend: June 5-7

By Matt Haines | June 4, 2020

The stay-at-home order has been relaxed, but most of the fun can still be found online!

PHOTOS: Protesters march from Duncan Plaza to the CCC against police brutality

By Michael DeMocker | June 4, 2020

Thursday night, protesters against police brutality met at Duncan Plaza and marched to the Crescent City Connections.

From French Quarter Fest to the shelves of local supermarkets: the story behind Jambalaya Girl

By Marielle Songy | June 2, 2020

When a friend introduced me to Jambalaya Girl, a local woman-owned company that makes Louisiana cooking a breeze, I just had to check it out. If I can whip up one of these tasty meals, then there’s hope for all of us.

These sustainable stir sticks bring functional art to your cup of chicory

By Very Local Staff | June 1, 2020

What if you could add a splash of color to your cup of chicory and help the environment?

Finding your zen: must haves for your at-home meditation space

By Keisha Lee | June 1, 2020

Now that we’re at home a lot, sometimes we just need to get away. Here are a few things to help you get your “om” on.

Collapse, COVID, and uncertainty: how businesses near the Hard Rock Hotel collapse site are surviving

By Jennifer Larino | June 1, 2020

It’s not yet clear how and when theaters, arenas and similar venues will re-open amid COVID-19.