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Election guide for June 27 primary runoffs in New Orleans

Low voter turnout is expected in primary runoffs.

Politics

Louisiana voters will make their choices in a primary runoff for U.S. Senate among other local matters in an election Saturday.Why it matters: All eyes are on which Republican candidate — President Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow, or State Treasurer John Fleming — will make it through to November&#x27;s election.

NOPD ramps up traffic enforcement

Fatal crashes are down 20% so far this year, New Orleans police say.

News

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Orleans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" data-vars-content-id="ab8ec97c-fb1b-450a-8d2e-3f9cacc53478" data-vars-headline="NOPD ramps up traffic enforcement" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" target="_self">New Orleans</a> police have issued 64% more traffic citations this year compared to the same period last year, officials say.Why it matters: The increase marks a significant shift after years when traffic enforcement declined amid NOPD&#x27;s staffing shortage.

New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye

Baldwin's reading lounge and an Uptown custard shop debuted this week.

Food and Drink

New Orleans&#x27; <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="restaurant" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/food-and-drink" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/food-and-drink" target="_self">restaurant</a> landscape continues to shift.<ul><li>Here are the latest <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="openings" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/05/04/dakar-emeril-new-restaurants-sushi-tacos" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/05/04/dakar-emeril-new-restaurants-sushi-tacos" target="_self">openings</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="closings" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/06/08/cafe-sbisa-and-7-other-recent-restaurant-closures-in-new-orleans" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/06/08/cafe-sbisa-and-7-other-recent-restaurant-closures-in-new-orleans" target="_self">closings</a> in the region.</li></ul><h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">Now open</h2>🍷 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="NOLA Art Bar" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ2i7OStqnK/3D" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ2i7OStqnK/3D" target="_blank">NOLA Art Bar</a>: Baldwin&#x27;s space reopened this week as a reading lounge and wine bar. The owners hope you put down your devices and connect in real life. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Axios" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/04/15/baldwin-books-reading-lounge-st-claude" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/04/15/baldwin-books-reading-lounge-st-claude" target="_self">Axios</a>)🧑‍🌾 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Farmer&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/farmersonthebayou/" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/farmersonthebayou/" target="_blank">Farmer&#x27;s</a>: Year-round farm stop in Mid-City. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Leighann Smith" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZJHk4VEcdY/?hl=en&amp;img_index=1" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZJHk4VEcdY/?hl=en&amp;img_index=1" target="_blank">Leighann Smith</a>, previously of Piece of Meat, runs the butcher counter.🇫🇷 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Kandy&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/kandys_nola/" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/kandys_nola/" target="_blank">Kandy&#x27;s</a>: Parisian-inspired flavors on South Rampart Street.🍨 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Ruthie&#x27;s Frozen Custard" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/ruthiesfrozencustard/" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/ruthiesfrozencustard/" target="_blank">Ruthie&#x27;s Frozen Custard</a>: Cones and sundaes Uptown, along with dairy-free and vegan treats.🍴 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Zea" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ5uF51CWld/" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ5uF51CWld/" target="_blank">Zea</a>: Standalone location in Metairie near Target.<h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">Coming soon</h2>☕️ <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Roots Plants + Coffee" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ973xet5te/?hl=en" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ973xet5te/?hl=en" target="_blank">Roots Plants + Coffee</a>: The Slidell business is opening a second location on Bayou Road. The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="grand opening is July 3" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/reels/DZ0MHlvAWhC/" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/reels/DZ0MHlvAWhC/" target="_blank">grand opening is July 3</a>. 🇸🇳 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Dakar" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/dakarnola/?hl=en" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/dakarnola/?hl=en" target="_blank">Dakar</a>: Patio dining and new à la carte menu set to open next month.🍻 Bruno&#x27;s Tavern will reopen in late July under new ownership. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Times-Picayune" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/eat-drink/brunos-tulane/article_ef646b35-eb8e-48ba-ae72-3e9109980341.html" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/eat-drink/brunos-tulane/article_ef646b35-eb8e-48ba-ae72-3e9109980341.html" target="_blank">The Times-Picayune</a> 🔒)<h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">Closed</h2>🍴 Coquette&#x27;s last day is Friday. The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="chef/owner says" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/eat-drink/coquette-closing/article_c61034c3-6113-4d08-a316-80bdadab69c6.html" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/eat-drink/coquette-closing/article_c61034c3-6113-4d08-a316-80bdadab69c6.html" target="_blank">chef/owner says</a> he wants to focus on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Here Today" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/01/27/here-today-rotisserie-lower-garden-district" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/01/27/here-today-rotisserie-lower-garden-district" target="_self">Here Today</a>, his rotisserie chicken restaurant.🌮 Las Cruces&#x27; last day is Sunday. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Times-Picayune" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/eat-drink/las-cruces-closing/article_a452125f-525d-4624-be1f-bd69a745abe4.html" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/eat-drink/las-cruces-closing/article_a452125f-525d-4624-be1f-bd69a745abe4.html" target="_blank">The Times-Picayune</a> 🔒)🍳 Wakin&#x27; Bakin&#x27;s last day in Mid-City is July 15. The French Quarter location will stay open. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Facebook" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/WakinBakinNOLA/posts/pfbid0fVpfMXvG5Zi7sfnAXVL1GR4hDFtR1JasK2tjcXM1trmP4aNmazB2wPnZ497b6xsJl" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/WakinBakinNOLA/posts/pfbid0fVpfMXvG5Zi7sfnAXVL1GR4hDFtR1JasK2tjcXM1trmP4aNmazB2wPnZ497b6xsJl" target="_blank">Facebook</a>)🇯🇲 14 Parishes closed its Oak Street spot after five years. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Instagram" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/reels/DZ0NAeHAJ6_/" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/reels/DZ0NAeHAJ6_/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>) 🚧 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Café Sbisa" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZSttvdR3Iv/?hl=en" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZSttvdR3Iv/?hl=en" target="_blank">Café Sbisa</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="LUFU" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/lufu.nola.fq/" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/lufu.nola.fq/" target="_blank">LUFU</a> closed their Decatur Street locations, citing the ongoing <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="road construction" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/04/17/french-quarter-construction-barricades-mar-french-quarter-fest" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/04/17/french-quarter-construction-barricades-mar-french-quarter-fest" target="_self">road construction</a>.🦞 Boil &amp; Barrel has closed in Lakeview. Byblos is opening in the space next month. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Times-Picayune" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/eat-drink/boil-and-barrel-byblos/article_7eb92b8d-2177-4d04-b254-2b0c01b1bfd5.html" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/eat-drink/boil-and-barrel-byblos/article_7eb92b8d-2177-4d04-b254-2b0c01b1bfd5.html" target="_blank">The Times-Picayune</a> 🔒)Other recent closures: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tsunami" data-vars-click-url="https://www.wwltv.com/article/money/business/tsunami-shutters-new-orleans-location-months-after-bankruptcy-filing/289-98c76e7a-f284-40e1-80bb-06bbb041ee81" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.wwltv.com/article/money/business/tsunami-shutters-new-orleans-location-months-after-bankruptcy-filing/289-98c76e7a-f284-40e1-80bb-06bbb041ee81" target="_blank">Tsunami</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Bratz Y&#x27;all" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/BratzYall/" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/BratzYall/" target="_blank">Bratz Y&#x27;all</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Habana Outpost" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/05/07/habana-outpost-closes-in-new-orleans" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/05/07/habana-outpost-closes-in-new-orleans" target="_self">Habana Outpost</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Johnny Sánchez" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DXPDli3jvih/" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DXPDli3jvih/" target="_blank">Johnny Sánchez</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Showbird" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DXwoq84iErm/?hl=en" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DXwoq84iErm/?hl=en" target="_blank">Showbird</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Leni&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/Lenis741Baronne/posts/pfbid02qVA6jCrCGaVyBWbyLhrgeGYad8hn8RyEQjkLPdFLuiJZBhrzRovgz4fawnGZ3WYCl" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/Lenis741Baronne/posts/pfbid02qVA6jCrCGaVyBWbyLhrgeGYad8hn8RyEQjkLPdFLuiJZBhrzRovgz4fawnGZ3WYCl" target="_blank">Leni&#x27;s</a>.<h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">Go deeper</h2><ul><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Summer dining deals in New Orleans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/06/23/summer-restaurant-deals-breakfast-happy-hours" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/06/23/summer-restaurant-deals-breakfast-happy-hours" target="_self">Summer dining deals in New Orleans</a></li><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="19 more new restaurants" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/05/04/dakar-emeril-new-restaurants-sushi-tacos" data-vars-content-id="a143d93c-cb21-4447-800d-069fec2ff9db" data-vars-headline="New restaurants open as familiar spots say goodbye" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/05/04/dakar-emeril-new-restaurants-sushi-tacos" target="_self">19 more new restaurants</a></li></ul>

How Louisiana is celebrating 250th birthday of the U.S.

The state is participating in America250 and Freedom 250.

President Trump&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Great American State Fair" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2026/05/27/national-mall-fifa-fan-zone-state-fair-flo-rida" data-vars-content-id="2b408e8f-3d44-4227-8f41-7a9c037ff520" data-vars-headline="How Louisiana is celebrating 250th birthday of the U.S." data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2026/05/27/national-mall-fifa-fan-zone-state-fair-flo-rida" target="_self">Great American State Fair</a> begins on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, and attendees will get a chance to learn about Louisiana.Why it matters: The event, though controversial, is another chance for state leaders to talk about how they&#x27;re doing business under Gov. Jeff Landry.

What Louisiana is contributing to the America250 time capsule

Louisiana may have the most contributions.

Culture

Louisiana may have the most contributions of any state or territory within a new time capsule celebrating the United States&#x27; 250th birthday, state Rep. Mike Bayham says.Why it matters: The selections are an interesting snapshot of what represents the state today.

New Orleans City Park brings back beloved dragon slide

New Orleans City Park will unveil its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="reimagined dragon slide" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/10/22/dragon-slide-removed-storyland-new-orleans-city-park" data-vars-content-id="9b9d22a3-e70d-4267-ab0e-110eab3741d3" data-vars-headline="New Orleans City Park brings back beloved dragon slide" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/10/22/dragon-slide-removed-storyland-new-orleans-city-park" target="_self">reimagined dragon slide</a> Thursday at Storyland.Why it matters: We were all sad when the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="original slide was removed" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/10/22/dragon-slide-removed-storyland-new-orleans-city-park" data-vars-content-id="9b9d22a3-e70d-4267-ab0e-110eab3741d3" data-vars-headline="New Orleans City Park brings back beloved dragon slide" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/10/22/dragon-slide-removed-storyland-new-orleans-city-park" target="_self">original slide was removed</a> last year.

The New Orleans sit-in that changed Canal Street

The marker will be in front of Ruby Slipper, which used to be McCrory's.

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser will unveil a new civil rights marker Tuesday recognizing a two-year effort to desegregate lunch counters and bathrooms on Canal Street.Why it matters: The Canal Street protests became one of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Orleans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" data-vars-content-id="e4245454-050f-45cc-81ab-1c45c6be0b09" data-vars-headline="The New Orleans sit-in that changed Canal Street" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" target="_self">New Orleans</a>&#x27; most consequential civil rights campaigns, helping force integration of downtown businesses and leading to a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling.

Exclusive: Joyful new public art headed to Metairie

Five new pieces were unveiled in New Orleans City Hall too.

Metairie is getting another <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="12-foot-tall honey bear sculpture" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/03/23/fnnch-s-new-sculpture-features-a-sousaphone" data-vars-content-id="897843b3-4b2f-42e2-8e7d-d5f665f15acc" data-vars-headline="Exclusive: Joyful new public art headed to Metairie" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/03/23/fnnch-s-new-sculpture-features-a-sousaphone" target="_self">12-foot-tall honey bear sculpture</a> on Veterans Memorial Boulevard.Why it matters: The donated public art is meant to bring joy to residents and acknowledge the musical contributions of the region.

New Orleans-shot "Is God Is" opens Friday

Vivica A. Fox and Sterling K. Brown star.

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Vivica A. Fox&#x27;s new movie, which was <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="filmed in New Orleans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2024/10/29/people-you-meet-vacation-book-movie-filming" data-vars-content-id="4b2970a8-9ca0-4aff-bdae-a32b163a9e68" data-vars-headline="New Orleans-shot &quot;Is God Is&quot; opens Friday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2024/10/29/people-you-meet-vacation-book-movie-filming" target="_self">filmed in New Orleans</a>, hits theaters Friday.The big picture: &quot;Is God Is&quot; is based on the play by Aleshea Harris, who adapted it for the big screen and made her directorial debut.

New Orleans joins national effort to promote music investment

Louisiana's music industry employs more than 35,000 people.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Orleans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" data-vars-content-id="ccb6b827-e753-4f5c-a656-b871dd4a4e6b" data-vars-headline="New Orleans joins national effort to promote music investment" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" target="_self">New Orleans</a> is partnering with other cities and states in a new trade organization focused on strengthening local <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="music scenes" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/music" data-vars-content-id="ccb6b827-e753-4f5c-a656-b871dd4a4e6b" data-vars-headline="New Orleans joins national effort to promote music investment" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/music" target="_self">music scenes</a>.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Louisiana&#x27;s music industry" data-vars-click-url="https://www.louisianamusicpartners.com/about" data-vars-content-id="ccb6b827-e753-4f5c-a656-b871dd4a4e6b" data-vars-headline="New Orleans joins national effort to promote music investment" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.louisianamusicpartners.com/about" target="_blank">Louisiana&#x27;s music industry</a> is worth $1.4 billion and employs more than 35,000 people.

Getting older with my mom

Somewhere between diapers and dishes, my mom and I became friends.

One unexpected gift of adulthood is realizing your parents are people, too.Why it matters: As mine get older, I&#x27;ve become more intentional about enjoying the time we have together.

Robin Barnes drops debut album in time for Jazz Fest

The "Songbird of New Orleans" is reintroducing herself.

Music

Robin Barnes is one of the most visible working singers in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Orleans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" data-vars-content-id="ac53abaf-f5f2-4c13-ace4-583baf925a3e" data-vars-headline="Robin Barnes drops debut album in time for Jazz Fest" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" target="_self">New Orleans</a> today, but somehow she&#x27;s gained that reputation without ever putting out her own full-length album.Why it matters: That changes now.

10 classic New Orleans cocktails

New Orleans may not have invented cocktails, but it did perfect them.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Orleans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" data-vars-content-id="5e5c65f8-6621-481a-a33c-def863ea3969" data-vars-headline="10 classic New Orleans cocktails" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" target="_self">New Orleans</a> may or may not have invented the cocktail, but we feel pretty confident that the city&#x27;s bars and bartenders perfected it.Why it matters: There&#x27;s no better place to get in touch with your favorites, whether they&#x27;re shaken or stirred.

Jazz Fest 2026: What to know before you go

It's one of the biggest annual events in New Orleans.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Orleans Jazz &amp; Heritage Festival" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/03/24/whats-new-jazz-fest-poster-music-bayouwear" data-vars-content-id="4e012df9-d2d9-47df-a4e5-ee242d7b6d7b" data-vars-headline="Jazz Fest 2026: What to know before you go" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2026/03/24/whats-new-jazz-fest-poster-music-bayouwear" target="_self">New Orleans Jazz &amp; Heritage Festival</a> kicks off Thursday with two weekends of music, food and culture at the Fair Grounds.Why it matters: It&#x27;s one of New Orleans&#x27; biggest events of the year, drawing massive crowds and big-name talent.

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Exclusive: Joyful new public art headed to Metairie