In Louisiana entertainment news this week, one Lafayette chef has been selected to compete for the title of Louisiana Seafood King or Queen in 2024. If you like fiction books, an Alexandria-based author is writing a book about an uncle who invented a working helicopter. Plus, get a peek inside Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s G-Unit studio.
Goodbye May, hello June — Pride Month has officially arrived. Check out the events kicking off Pride Month in Northwest Louisiana.
Seafood and Cooking Contest
The annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off is coming to Monroe for the first time, with 12 chefs competing to be crowned Louisiana Seafood King or Queen.
Each chef will have one hour to prepare a Louisiana seafood dish and present it to the judges. Sullivan Zandt, who was born and raised in Lafayette and is executive chef and one of the founders of a restaurant in downtown Lafayette, will compete for the Louisiana Seafood Crown. The winner of LASCO will represent Louisiana at the Great American Seafood Cook-Off (GASCO) on Saturday, August 3, at the Ernest M. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.
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Read more about Sullivan ZandtLafayette chef named a contender to be crowned 2024 Louisiana Seafood King or Queen
Fiction books, movie studios
Not many people know that the first practical helicopter was invented by a man in Alexandria. His name was Leo Ortego, the uncle of Alexandria writer M.E. Neville, who wrote “Leo’s War” based on stories his uncle told him as a child.
Read about the first practical helicopterNiece writes book about Alexandria man who invented a practical helicopter
New developments are happening at G-Unit Studios in Shreveport. Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson posted a preview of G-Unit Studios on his Facebook page on May 30th.
The steps of Shreveport’s Government Plaza were buzzing with excitement when city council members and Jackson gathered in April to symbolically sign the lease for the former Millennium Studios. This revitalization of Millennium Studios is expected to have a knock-on effect on job creation, attract talent to the area and contribute to Shreveport’s overall economic recovery.
Check out the new G-Unit StudiosCurtis “50 Cent” Jackson posts sneak peek at studio
Celebrating Pride Month
If you’re looking to get into the festive spirit, check out these nine activities in Shreveport-Bossier City that are perfect for celebrating Pride.
Come and enjoy some great prizes, delicious food, and great fun! For some great performances, come along to Bear’s Drag Show on the 4th Friday of every month. Or enjoy the panelists, keynote speakers, and community at the 2nd Annual LGBTQ+ Youth Summit at Louisiana State University in Shreveport.
Check out other events in ShreveportPride month has officially begun.
