In an art gallery tucked between a Caribbean restaurant and a full service laundry on a quiet street in Mid-City a group of teenagers and adults sat on the edges of their seats, full of anticipation.

Experience the sights and sounds of the Bayou Boogaloo music festival.

A nonprofit called the Mothership Foundation helps Louisiana and New Orleans residents achieve a higher quality of life.

A new generation of Spoken Word artists are emerging in New Orleans.

Dating to the early 19th century, brass bands — with their trumpets, tubas, trombones, saxophones and booming bass drums — continue to set the rhythm of the city. But now, they play in two widely different styles.

Beneath a mildly blazing sun that threatened retreat at any moment, the Holy Trinity Cathedral’s annual Greek Festival returned to New Orleans on Saturday for its 36th year.

Throngs of cultural enthusiasts filled the City Council chamber in City Hall on Thursday to support an emphasis on culture in New Orleans’ master plan.

As the 15th annual Essence Music Festival approaches, the preparation for such a large-scale show becomes just as important as the event itself.