Loews State Theater in New Orleans
Loews State Theater in New Orleans has sat empty for years. The price to buy it just fell. By STEPHANIE RIEGEL The historic Canal Street movie house, billed as the largest theater in the Deep South a century ago, has been vacant since Katrina. More than two years after putting the historic Loews State Palace […]
Celebrating and Saving Canal Street in New Orleans
Louisiana Insider, Episode 217: Celebrating and Saving Canal Street in New Orleans By Kelly Massicot Canal Street in New Orleans has a long history of fashion, culture, nightlife and great food. For decades it was a main stop for New Orleans visitors and families alike. In recent years, Canal Street has lost a bit of its […]
How do we create a new Golden Age for Canal Street?
Tommy Tucker How do we create a new Golden Age for Canal Street? WWL First News with Tommy Tucker LISTEN HERE
Palace Café shuttering may be a sign of Canal Street’s upswing rather than decline
Pedestrians walk past the closed Palace Cafe by Dickie Brennan & Co. in the 600 block of Canal Street in New Orleans, Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune Palace Café shuttering may be a sign of Canal Street’s upswing rather than decline BY ANTHONY MCAULEY NEW ORLEANS — The possible permanent […]
Celebrate Canal! Announces Summer Events
Celebrate Canal! Announces Summer Events July 2, 2025 | By Kelly Hite NEW ORLEANS — Celebrate Canal!, an initiative focused on revitalizing New Orleans’ historic Canal Street corridor, has announced a series of public events, art installations, and community programming taking place this summer to engage both residents and visitors, highlight the area’s cultural significance, […]
The Great New Orleans Scavenger Hunt
The Great New Orleans Scavenger Hunt Celebrate the city with a hometown scavenger hunt sponsored by Celebrate Canal! From indoor air-conditioned play to educational experiences, art, culture, food and more, we’ve mapped out a plan for fun experiences to enjoy throughout the month all on Canal Street. Grab your thinking cap and your camera (phone) […]
Scrim discovers his ‘Window on Canal’
Scrim discovers his ‘Window on Canal’ by: Wild Bill Wood, WGNO NEW ORLEANS — You can tell by the paint brush in his hand and the seriously-satisfied expression on his face, the Louisiana artist who calls himself “Ceaux” is more than proud of his masterpiece in the middle of New Orleans. “Ceaux” is Courtney Buckley. […]
CELEBRATE CANAL! Artwork
CELEBRATE CANAL! Artwork on FOX 8 WATCH THE VIDEO ON FOX 8
Celebrate Canal: New Orleans’ Champs-Elysées
Celebrate Canal: New Orleans’ Champs-Elysées By Betsie Gambel, Founder, Gambel Communications Once a grand boulevard, Canal Street lost its luster as suburban lifestyles became popular. Locals recount stories of white-gloved visits to Godchaux’s, Waterbury nectar sodas, D.H. Holmes’ clock and Maison Blanche’s Mr. Bingle. Decades later, civic leader Sandra Herman envisions restoring Canal Street’s shine, founding […]
Follow Scrim Down Canal Street: New Public Art Exhibit Debuts in New Orleans
Follow Scrim Down Canal Street: New Public Art Exhibit Debuts in New Orleans BY MADISON VOORHIES Starting Saturday, May 17, Celebrate Canal! invites locals and visitors to explore “Windows on Canal,” a playful new art installation transforming Canal Street into an open-air gallery. The interactive exhibit runs through July 6 and follows Scrim, the famous […]