Love the desire to showcase the important work of Fonville Winans.

Nice profile of Mitchell Player, New Orleans musician and longtime friend of client of The Ella Project.

Nice article from our friends National Assembly of State Arts Agencies on the revamped Louisiana Music Program. Also has a nice mention of The Ella Project nasaa-arts.org/newsletter/2...

Kurt Elling doing his thing at The Green Mill in Chicago.

Lots of great art at the Fairgrounds this weekend. Here’s a deeper look at three artists to check out.

It’s been a pleasure to work with artists like Joshua Lee for nearly twenty years. Go see him this weekend at Jazz Fest.

First time the words “resort” and “Baton Rouge” have ever appeared together in the same sentence.

Walked through the new Crescent Park extension today. We always knew that the Gov Nicholas wharf was gumming up the works, but it’s so apparent now. City has a whole new riverfront, and a new reason for optimism.

Mural call for. Jeanerette, Louisiana. Budget $10,000. Deadline May 1

Waterfowl enjoying a perfect day at Congo Square Rhythms Festival at Armstrong Park.

Some classic Neon from Billings MT.

Fun article from across the pond. www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/disco...

Dig that all the breads of this St Joseph’s Day altar at St Rita’s were created by NOCCA Culinary Arts Students.

Thanks to OffBeat Magazine for covering our new Rampart Estate Planning and Readiness Guide for Musicians. Check out the guide at EllaNola.org/Rampart

Pelicans and Saints seasons looking like copies of each other-start terrible, Fans savage the front office, then get healthy (ish in the Saints case) and close the year w/excitement, perhaps forgetting depth and true star talent is lacking.

Parsons is credited with pioneering the creation of country rock and alt-country, and was listed on Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.

The Majestic Artistry of the Mardi Gras Indians www.nytimes.com/2026/03/13/s...

The Ella Project presents Rampart, our step by step estate planning guide for musicians. ellanola.org/rampart

New profile of Alexey Marti and New Orleans’ growing Cuban Jazz scene. ellanola.org/ellanotes/al...

343 Artist residencies! This has been such an important investment and commitment in the artists of New Orleans.

New Orleans visual artist Lillian Aguinaga and her work on St Claude Ave murals and with Big Chief Juan Pardo ellanola.org/ellanotes/li...

Brilliant.

Mardi Gras in New Orleans.

All Hail King Milo! Not helping the final costuming sprint, but the King cares not.

Ambling around our neighborhood in New Orleans.

A beautiful night in New Orleans.

It’s fun to be a fan of a bad NBA team that’s not tanking. All GM’s should make a reckless trade for a flawed but brilliant player that gives up their lottery pick next year and remove the moral hazard.

Wardell Quezergue helped craft the identity of American music Wardell Joseph Quezergue shaped the sound of many popular records in American music.

Lovely ode to our home on the first night of St Charles Ave parades.

Michigan State once signed Mel Tucker to a 10 year contract after finishing 3rd (in the Big 10 East)

January 15th Sugar Bowl. Boo.

In the Carnival Spirit.

An American modernist, Oubre was born in New Orleans and was the first student to graduate with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Dillard University.

Congrats to Nurhan Gokturk for being named the poster artist for the 2026 Crescent City Classic! Check out our latest profile on Nurhan and his compatriots and their work at Camp St Studios and Gallery. ellaproject.substack.com/p/parlour-ga...

Krewe Boheme delights on a chilly night in the French Quarter.

One of the highlights of the carnival season and a personal favorite.