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Love NOLA: One Step Forward in Mental Illness

Brett Will Taylor — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:26:13 +0000

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My, how we love our characters in New Orleans. Which is a good thing.

Locals still talk about Ruthie the Duck Girl, even though she died in 2008. In my neighborhood of Treme, we have a tall man with a scraggly beard who pushes a grocery cart around, having random conversations with a street corner. Or an empty can.

Make Way For Buck Moths: Caterpillars Above And Below

Brett Will Taylor — Mon, 06 May 2013 10:20:00 +0000

You only have to spend about 10 seconds in New Orleans to know that ours is a city that relishes being over the top. And we do love her for it. Most of the time.

But not when it comes to bugs. Seriously. Must New Orleans bugs be so, well, New Orleans? Larger than life? With a voracious appetite? And more than a little crazy?

Hear Music from Musaica's Upcoming "Green" Performance

Sharon Litwin — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:31:50 +0000

The performance life of a symphony musician requires complete professional perfection. Their rigorous days are spent responding to the singular interpretation of conductors and music directors, so when it's time to unwind many choose leisurely hobbies.

Still, others can't get away from playing more music. Sharon Litwin finds out why on this week's Notes from New Orleans.

Campanella Assesses Bywater's Gentrification

Sharon Litwin — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Gentrification: a welcome concept to some; a fighting word to others. And because one of New Orleans' neighborhoods, the Bywater, is undergoing this change, it should come as no surprise that the cultural shift received some attention in an article posted on New Geography.com.

On this week's Notes from New Orleans, Sharon Litwin asks the author, Tulane professsor Richard Campanella, for a definition of that most controversial word.

Everyone's Gone to the Movies

Sharon Litwin — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:23:26 +0000

For almost 40 years, one specific New Orleanian has been a constant in the movie theater business. He's a movie maven who's passion for art films and indies has lead him all over the greater New Orleans area: from Gentilly to Bay St. Louis to Chalmette.

On this week's Notes from New Orleans, Sharon Litwin talks with the one and only Wennie Schulz.

A Newcomer Overcomes Costume Anxiety

Brett Will Taylor — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 06:34:25 +0000

There are three sounds you hear in New Orleans this morning.

You hear heads pounding as Super Bowl fans stumble their way back to the airport. Followed by voices cheering as residents bid a most joyous farewell to said fans.

New Orleans' Airport Gets a Facelift

Sharon Litwin — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 23:53:41 +0000

In the past several weeks New Orleans has finished dressing up for the biggest sporting event in the country. Even places long-since overdue for a makeover have spruced up for the big game.

On this week's Notes from New Orleans we'll hear about the hard work done at Armstrong International and the lasting impression they hope to make.

To read a related article written by Litwin, visit Nolavie.com.

Celebrating Super Bowl XLVII… and Goodell

Brett Will Taylor — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:00:00 +0000

To paraphrase Dr. John, such a weekend!

From the Westbank to New Orleans to Slidell, Carnival officially kicked into high gear these past few days as 19 krewes rolled, celebrating everything from lions and dogs, to Wookies and Greek gods… even Mona Lisa & Moon Pies.

But, now it stops. For nine days. Because the Super Bowl is coming to town. I’d rather have Santa Claus.

New Orleans, From The Stoop

Brett Will Taylor — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:00:00 +0000

New Orleanians often have to justify why they live in their city, perhaps more frequently than other Americans. Whether it's with friends, family or themselves, it's a conversation most residents will have. But perhaps the answer is more universal than we think.

30 Under 30: Kickball

Meredith Acocella — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 21:46:15 +0000

I’m breaking the cardinal rule of this column, which aims to direct the under-30 crowd to experiences that’ll cost them less than $30, by encouraging something that may cost nearly double that.

Kickball! Everyone join a kickball league! I’m telling you it’s worth it.