Laine Kaplan-Levenson

Sixty Second Weekend: Blueberry Blues

Laine Kaplan-Levenson — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:59:34 +0000

Need a good tip to keep the energy bill down? Leave the house:

FRIDAY, 6/14:

Sixty-Second Weekend: Sports Of All Sorts

Laine Kaplan-Levenson — Fri, 31 May 2013 16:15:09 +0000

It’s hard to believe that May is over, and as summer creeps in the entertainment has yet to come to a lull. There’s music to hear, sports to watch, performances to bet on, and it all starts now:

FRIDAY, 5/31

60-Second (Memorial Day) Weekend

Laine Kaplan-Levenson — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:29:43 +0000

It’s a holiday weekend, with a lot of opportunities to party — hopefully this three- (or four-, or five-) day vacation won’t go from being a long weekend to a lost weekend… So here are some things to keep you on your feet:

FRIDAY, 5/24

Sixty Second Weekend: Birdfoot, Boogaloo And Clybourne Park

Laine Kaplan-Levenson — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:12:22 +0000

This weekend, Bayou St. John gets one more hit before it’s slower summer/fall/winter season with the B-o-o-g-a-l-o-o. Go to that, but go to these things, too:

FRIDAY, 5/17

Club Whatever Puts The Party On Wheels

Laine Kaplan-Levenson and Nina Feldman — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:59:12 +0000

You may have seen it before: a behemoth of a vehicle, rolling at a snail’s pass up Canal Street blasting speaker smashing beats. Its violet exterior shields its partiers from the outside world — all that can be seen of them are their arms, flailing wildly from every open window. And then there is the noise: a penetrating boom that reverberates off the surrounding buildings, shakes the bus and compels riders and bystanders alike to bounce up and down.

Sixty Second Weekend: Let Us Return To Normalcy

Laine Kaplan-Levenson — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:29:42 +0000

Hear that? The birds chirping, the construction on Esplanade, yep — New Orleans is back to normal. Jazz Fest came and went, and now it’s up to us to keep having fun. Shouldn’t be that hard:

60-Second Weekend: Beyond Jazz Fest Take Two

Laine Kaplan-Levenson — Thu, 02 May 2013 22:11:31 +0000

Despite flash flood warnings and the Fairgrounds not looking to dry up until next year’s Fest, there’s still reason to celebrate. Music is everywhere, from the Bayou to Tchoupitoulas, and so much so that it’s almost impossible not to end up at one fest or another over the next few days. So whether you’re down to drop some dough, or are looking for a free ride, we’ve got your weekend:

Kingsley House Hosts 4th Annual Friendraiser Luncheon

Laine Kaplan-Levenson — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:19:16 +0000

The Kingsley House is holding its 4^th Annual Friendraiser Luncheon on April 30, from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Known as 'the oldest settlement house in the South', Kingsley House was founded in 1896 and started off as a settlement house for immigrants to overcome language cultural and social barriers as they came to settle in New Orleans.

Today, the mission is to educate children, strengthen families and improve community. The organization achieves this through childcare, healthcare for adults and seniors, after school teen programs, family counseling services... and that’s just the shortlist.

The Hosts of the Party: Bayou St. John Responds to the Jazz Fest Takeover

Laine Kaplan-Levenson and Nina Feldman — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:23:00 +0000

The people of Bayou St. John tell of merriment and traffic as the festival descends on their neighborhood.

In shady Bayou St. John, the neighbors really know each other. The same crew assembles each morning at the local coffee house to read the paper and debate its assertions; another crowd convenes at the various watering holes each evening.

“It’s one of the great things about this neighborhood,” says Fortin St. resident Jonas Bishop. “The fact that I know everyone on my block… It’s definitely a community-centric area that you don’t find a lot of places.”

Delanie Manuel, server at Liuzza’s by the Track and Jonas’ neighbor, agrees. “I thought I’d be a Quarter Rat forever,” she admits. “But no, I love it here.”

Stop Water Waste With Tips That Save

Laine Kaplan-Levenson — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:59:20 +0000

I didn't expect that producing the Green Minute would be so environmentally enlightening, and not just through big facts, but simple things one can do to help the energy and conservation efforts… even for those of us who, up until this point haven't been all that conscious of these things on our own (not naming any names).