Culture

NEW ORLEANS — Grammy Award-winning artist Missy Elliott will help honor the life and legacy of Aaliyah during a special tribute at the 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans. Festival organizers announced that Elliott will lead the tribute as part of the festival's annual "Flowers" celebration, which this year commemorates the 25th anniversary of Aaliyah's passing. The tribute is expected to highlight Aaliyah's lasting impact on music, fashion and popular culture whi

NEW ORLEANS — Two New Orleans restaurants have earned national recognition after being named among Food Network’s Top 10 Brunches in America, further solidifying the city’s reputation as one of the nation’s premier food destinations. The Food Network list highlighted Brennan’s and Bearcat Cafe, placing both establishments among a select group of restaurants recognized for exceptional brunch offerings across the country. For decades, Brennan’s has been a cornerstone of New Orl

NEW ORLEANS — Visitors to the Audubon Aquarium now have a new reason to stop and explore after sunset with the debut of an interactive public art installation that transforms color and light through audience participation. (Courtesy: Audubon Aquarium) The installation, known as ChamäleTuna, was recently unveiled at the entrance of the aquarium along Canal Street and the Mississippi River riverfront. Created by Los Angeles-based artist Ilya Sobol, the large-scale sculpture com