What's On

DOOK CHASE: A CHEF'S JOURNEY

Since 1899, the Vaucresson family has been making sausage in New Orleans’ 7th Ward. In the next episode, Chef Dook sits down with Vance Vaucresson to explore the family business’s rich history. [Sat, Oct. 3 at 10am; Sun., Oct. 4 at 11am]

ECO TRIP

ECO TRIP's Tom Gregory pedals to the "End of the World" at Delacroix Island, where fishing, fresh seafood and a changing landscape reveal how people — and nature itself — are working to rebuild Louisiana’s disappearing coast.[Sat., Oct. 3 at 5pm]

STEPPIN' OUT SPECIAL: VIC & NAT'LY & BUNNY

A compilation of some of the best Vic and Nat'ly cartoons as seen over the years on STEPPIN' OUT. [Wed., Oct. 7 at 10:30pm]

THE DEW DROP INN: RESISTANCE AND RESILIENCE

Explore the legacy of the legendary New Orleans hotel and music venue founded by Black entrepreneur Frank Painia in 1939. [Tue., Oct. 27 at 8pm]

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