Nov 21, 2012

Most minds are drawn to lavish tablecloths, candlelight and five-star restaurants when thinking of an ideal date. But, in an economy where most can stand to save a few pennies, I’m here to share some great and affordable date ideas for lovebirds in New Orleans. New Orleans is all about great food, but it doesn’t always come in the form of potato...

Sep 28, 2012

Support your Gentilly neighborhoods by coming out to the 5th Annual Gentilly Fest! The festival, presented by Wal-Mart will be held on October 5th, 6th and 7th and is located at Pontchartrain Park  playground at the corner of Press and Prentiss Drive. Friday night opens at 6 pm with a kick-off concert  sponsored by Capital One Bank featuring Kermit Ruffins and...

Following nearly two years of comedy festivals, improv classes and performances in more than 25 local venues, The New Movement (TNM) comedy conservatory and improv theater will open a dedicated space in New Orleans on March 2. The venue is located at 1919 Burgundy Street in the Marigny neighborhood and will seat 60–75 people. TNM will host a variety of...

Nov 8, 2011

first cooperative grocery store to open in New Orleans. Our mission is to provide fresh fruits and vegetables and a full-range of groceries to neighborhoods much in need of access to healthy food. We have more than 2,000 owner/members who’ve invested in the co-op to date and that number is growing. Anyone can invest, but you don’t have to be an owner/member to...

Nov 1, 2011

Voodoo Music Experience 2011 was truly an experience. This year’s music choices included many acts nationally and locally I have never had the pleasure of enjoying. It was almost like a great music learning experience where I especially got to know New Orleans Bounce Music more as well as other acts ranging from folk to rock. What I love about Voodoo...

It’s that time of year again for one of my favorite events Coolinary New Orleans. From August 1, 2011 through August 31, 2011 many of New Orleans best restaurants will offer special deals so we all can enjoy some of the phenomenal cuisine found throughout this city.  For $35 or less you will enjoy a 3 course dinner at some of the best in town that you...