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DJ Kristi Sugarcookie Will Bring NOLA Flavor To Essence Fest’s Seminars

By Alex Galbraith | July 6, 2018

Catch DJ Kristi Sugarcookie when she spins her favorite records at the Essence Fest Beauty & Style stage!

Giving Back: Essence Fest Day of Service Helps Beautify Ashé Cultural Arts Center

By Alex Galbraith | July 5, 2018

MIC-AMPED campers cleaned up the Ashe Cultural Arts Center in Central City as part of Essence Fest

Barrow’s Catfish, Hollygrove Institution Shuttered After Katrina, To Re-Open Friday

By Alex Galbraith | July 5, 2018

The new Barrow’s will have a menu that moves beyond its deep-fried roots, but catfish will still be the restaurant’s signature dish.

The Best Essence Fest Parties To Hit Up This Weekend

By Alex Galbraith | July 5, 2018

There’s quite a few Essence-esque places to get into trouble this weekend, if you want to leave the Superdome.

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Going to the … Breweries + Movies = Brewvies

By Clint Durrett | July 4, 2018

Across the city, breweries are opening their doors and pulling down the screen for outdoor screenings of films, giving people a chill spot on hot summer’s evening.

What you should and shouldn’t bring to a New Orleans cookout

By Kiri Walton | July 4, 2018

The hilarious ladies of Black Girl Giggles share their tips, so we can show up the right way to a New Orleans Cookout. “You didn’t throw in any coins, but you managed to bring Tupperware? I don’t appreciate that.” Don’t be that guy.

PJ Morton spoons out earfuls of ‘Gumbo’ at NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert

By Kiri Walton | July 3, 2018

Grammy-nominated, New Orleans native PJ Morton is embarking on his “More Gumbo” tour, and took a break to give a soul-filled NPR “Tiny Desk Concert” recently.

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Where To Eat For New Orleans’ First ‘Black Restaurant Week’

By Alex Galbraith | July 3, 2018

Black Restaurant Week celebrates restaurants owned by the same people who made New Orleans’ cuisine what it is.

Jam with us: Very Local’s Essence Fest 2018 playlist

By Clint Durrett | July 3, 2018

Here are some songs we’re listening to on Spotify in the Very Local office while we prep for the Rhythm Nation to arrive.

The Best New Orleans Acts To See During Essence Fest 2018

By Alex Galbraith | July 3, 2018

There will be plenty of time to see out-of-town acts at Essence Fest, but you should make time in your schedule for these local legends and rising stars.