AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNew Orleans Arts & Events: The Creole Tomato Festival marks its 40th anniversary at the French Market with music stages, cooking demos, and a tomato-eating contest (June 6-7). Music & Film: Purple Takeover spotlights Prince with a dance party at Tipitina’s (June 6) plus “Under the Cherry Moon” and “Purple Rain” screenings at the Prytania (June 5-11). Community Festival: Ocrafolk Festival returns June 5-7 at Berkley Manor with stilt walking, live music, henna, and on-the-spot poetry. Sports (Louisiana teams): Mississippi State crushed Louisiana 19-5 to win the Starkville Regional and advance; Ole Miss also moved on after beating Arizona State 5-4. Local Weather Readiness: New Orleans is laying out hurricane-season prep under Mayor Helena Moreno, with a new deputy-mayor structure at NOCEM. Home & Insurance: Fortify Homes Program applications open June 1 for grants up to $10,000 to upgrade roofs to hurricane-resistant standards. Entertainment News: A New Orleans-set historical musical-adventure is in the works with Nigerian-British actor Chukwudi Iwuji attached.
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