Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 Humanities Awards! The public is welcome to submit letters of nominations for Book of the Year, Doc Film of the Year, and more. See the requirements and deadlines here. ⬇️ leh.org/news/nominatio…

This Saturday, join The Helis Foundation John Scott Center for another installment of Pass It On Open Mic Showcase. Pass It On has been an incubator for many of this city’s finest artists, spanning poetry, music, and visual art. eventbrite.com/e/pass-it-on-o…

Tomorrow, Aug 5, is the deadline to subscribe to 64 Parishes and get guaranteed delivery of the fall issue, out Sept 1. To celebrate 5 years of telling stories all about Louisiana, get 5 issues for the price of 4 when you subscribe or renew online. 🗞️ 64parishes.org/subscribe

The LEH, along with Gov. John Bel Edwards, is proud to announce Louisiana’s newest Poet Laureate, Alison Pelegrin. Pelegrin, who will assume her post on Aug 14, follows Mona Lisa Saloy’s successful tenure as Poet Laureate from 2021 through 2023. leh.org/news/announcin…

Teachers in Greater New Orleans: Planning your field trips for the year? The Helis Foundation John Scott Center offers tours led by a trained center professional! Tours are best suited for grades 2 through 12. Start planning your trip now. ⬇️ leh.org/our-work/the-h…