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First Draft
Huey Long, Tiger King
For years, the notorious Louisianan politician was also the unofficial football coach and bandleader of LSU.
Announcement
HNOC Hosts Her Majesty Queen Sofía of Spain for America&Spain250 Symposium
September 28, 2026
Presented September 24–26, the symposium offered an engaging exploration of Spanish Louisiana’s strategic, social, and cultural role during the American Revolution.
Events
“North Pole Nutrias” Holiday Happy Hour
December 18, 2026, 6–8 p.m.
Join us for a festive film screening and happy hour featuring the 2002 cult classic film, created by New Orleans-based puppeteer Miss Pussycat with voicework by cartoonist Bunny Matthews.
Collection highlights
Touro Infirmary Archives
A vast collection spanning the history of the oldest continuously operating hospital in New Orleans.
Events
2026 Food Fête
November 7, 2026, 5–7 p.m.
Taste the best of Louisiana with a variety of local gumbos prepared by top New Orleans chefs, as part of HNOC’s 2026 Food Forum.
HNOC in the News
Gambit Weekly Spotlights Upcoming Bunny Matthews Book and Exhibition
September 15, 2026
The article and podcast episode preview HNOC’s exhibition and book, “Bunny Matthews: His Life, Art, and Obsessions,” launching September 18.
Events
Preserving the Party: The Legacy of Halloween New Orleans
October 14, 2026, 6–8 p.m.
HNOC and LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana host a retrospective celebration of Halloween New Orleans and Project Lazarus with renowned gallery owner Arthur Roger.
HNOC in the News
WWL-TV Previews Bunny Matthews Exhibition Opening September 18
September 14, 2026
Curatorial Cataloger Emily Perkins discusses how “Bunny Matthews: His Life, Art, and Obsessions” will bring the New Orleans artist’s work to life.