Barry Kern is the third-generation creative genius behind what's officially known as Kern Studios and Mardi Gras World. But it might more aptly be called a "factory of fun." ...

Crescent City resident Leslie Pariseau finds a complex but resilient community where no idea is too far-fetched.

As anyone who’s lived in Louisiana knows, Mardi Gras is always a special time. If you’re new to the large-than-life ...

SOUTHERN: Laugh til it hurts at Snake Bit!, a night of stand-up comedy at the Southern Hotel in Covington. With a half-dozen ...

Carnival Season typically starts after Epiphany on Jan. 6 and culminates on Ash Wednesday, which falls on March 5 this year.