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NOLA.com: “Biography of sculptor Alférez recounts a long career, sometimes touched by controversy”

The sculptures of Enrique Alférez dominate the landscape of New Orleans like those of no other artist, from broad, bustling Poydras...

Macaroni Kid: “Register Your Toddler Now for YALA Baby Artsplay!”

Young Audiences of Louisiana’s series, Baby Artsplay! Presented by The Helis Foundation, engages families with toddlers through 30 minute...

NewOrleans.com: “Free Things to do With Kids in NOLA”

There’s nothing more meaningful than traveling with family, especially in New Orleans where you don’t have to break the bank to have a...

OffBeat: “Evenings With Enrique Features Musicians In City Park’s Botanical Garden”

On select Wednesdays through May 5, local musicians will perform Latin music among the collection of 14 sculptures by the famed...

MyNewOrleans: “‘Enrique Alférez: Sculptor’ Celebrates Noted New Orleans Public Artist”

For nearly 70 years, sculptor Enrique Alférez helped shape the visual landscape of New Orleans. His figurative sculptures, monuments,...

HoumaToday: “Louisiana Children’s Museum to reopen May 29 after closing last summer due to COVID”

After closing down almost entirely to the public last summer due to the pandemic, the Louisiana Children’s Museum will reopen May 29....

RiverBeats: “Enjoy Free Outdoor Entertainment with ‘Evenings with Enrique,’ at the Botanical Garden”

SPRING EVENINGS IN THE NEW ORLEANS BOTANICAL GARDEN ARE BACK! Guests of all ages may safely enjoy outdoor historic sculptures, a garden...

NOLA.com: “Children’s Museum is reopening to the public soon; see dates, safety precautions"

After closing down almost entirely to the public last summer due to the pandemic, Louisiana Children’s Museum officials announced...

The Helis Foundation and Arts Council New Orleans Unveil Newest Unframed 2.0 Mural in Downtown

Downtown New Orleans’ first and largest signature mural collection expands with the addition of “You Are What You Eat” by New Orleans...