No stranger to disasters and hardship, New Orleans transforms itself and its traditions based on what befalls it. Take the changes wrought by 2005’s Hurricane Katrina, and those from the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. They’ve had big affects on Carnival, and they’re still affecting the way we adorn our spaces for that singular celebration. Before…
As land becomes more urbanized and shrinking lot sizes limit outdoor space, growing a garden may feel like an out-of-reach fantasy to many people. Urban and suburban dwellers need not despair, however. Just because you donât have a sprawling yard or a huge field doesnât mean you canât raise your own produce. By harnessing the…
Artwork can transport us to another place, stir up reactions, cause us to think. It can also make a house a home. That’s why new Southeastern Louisiana University President William S. Wainwright and his wife Misty took their time in viewing a slideshow of this year’s 16th Annual Louisiana Fine Arts Showcase entries. Their endgame:…
