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The Wild World of Doubloon Collecting
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It’s not just about beads during Mardi Gras time. You’ll find plenty of people who prefer other such baubles over the ubiquitous strings of beads that just weigh your neck down....
Marching Through History: The Story of Mardi Gras Marching Bands
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Mardi Gras has a number of things associated with it that can bring in large numbers of crowds every year: the floats, the throws, getting drunk in public and not getting called out as an......
Krewes Through Time: 300 Years of Mardi Gras
New Orleans Tricentennial
The first use of the words “Mardi Gras” in Louisiana was in 1699, when Pierre le Moyne, Sieur d’Iberville, named a bend in the river "Pointe du Mardi Gras," in......
Fatter Tuesday: One Twenty-Something-Teacher’s Attempt to Eat the Best King Cake in New Orleans
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I have one week left of my first New Orleans Carnival. Ever. I have eaten 46 King Cakes. My mama would most definitely not approve. I’m a New Orleans transplant. I was born in......
"Can I Crash at Your Place for Mardi Gras?"
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"Can I Crash at Your Place for Mardi Gras?" : How to Say No, and What to Do After You Say Yes Disclaimer: This article is geared toward young professionals who have a......
2019 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Music Lineup Announced!
New Orleans Music News
The Rolling Stones are headed to New Orleans for the 50th New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Also headlining the 2019 festival are Katy Perry, Dave Matthews Band, Santana,......
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The Wild World of Doubloon Collecting
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It’s not just about beads during Mardi Gras time. You’ll find plenty of people who prefer other such baubles over the ubiquitous strings of beads that just weigh your neck down. Muses has shoes, Zulu has coconuts, and Nyx has purses, but still there are even more...
"Can I Crash at Your Place for Mardi Gras?"
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"Can I Crash at Your Place for Mardi Gras?" : How to Say No, and What to Do After You Say Yes Disclaimer: This article is geared toward young professionals who have a full-time job, a small dwelling, and have been participating in Mardi Gras activities for years. Unless you go out of your way to invite family and friends to Mardi Gras festivities, chances are you aren’t planning to have guests. And...
Where Y'at Chat - January 2019 at New Orleans Cajun Cookery
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Where Y’at Chat Questions (January 2019):
Ho! Ho! Ho! St. Nick needs a ride. What are you picking him up in?
What's naughty about you?
It's Sugar Bowl time! What's your favorite movie about football?
Happy New Year, baby! What's in your bottle?
January 2019 is Bath Safety Month! Who or what is in the bathtub with you?
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LemonShark Poké Combines New Orleans Culture with Hawaiian Cuisine
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Individuals who resolved to eat healthier when the New Year rolled around scan the streets of New Orleans for an option that has them leaving healthy, happy and full. On the corner of Magazine and Sixth Streets, surrounded by the artwork of locals, the custom-made LemonShark Poké street tile, the scent of fresh tuna and the smiles of...
Fatter Tuesday: One Twenty-Something-Teacher’s Attempt to Eat the Best King Cake in New Orleans
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I have one week left of my first New Orleans Carnival. Ever. I have eaten 46 King Cakes. My mama would most definitely not approve. I’m a New Orleans transplant. I was born in Washington, D.C., where we call our Mamas “Mom,” and the average work commuter wears jogging shoes with their pantsuits to literally run to the...
Healthful Eat Fit NOLA King Cakes Hit Stores This January
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For those of us sticking to healthy and clean diets, Twelfth Night can begin a time of woe. But this Carnival (aka king-cake) season, the founder of Ochsner Eat Fit, Molly Kimball, has paired with John Caluda of Caluda’s Cottage Catering to bring an all-natural, gluten-, grain-, and soy-free, low-carb, Keto-approved king cake to local...
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Photos by Jennifer Salazar Can you believe Justin Timberlake has been performing for packed stadium audiences for almost 24 years now? More than just a performer, Justin Timberlake seems like the perfect significant other or "boy next door" that...
One Eyed Jacks Rocks Out with King Tuff
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On a cold, somewhat damp night, and on the eve following a Saints NFC championship game in town, I embarked to One Eyed Jacks in the muddy French Quarter to check out King Tuff, a band that, over the last few years, has been producing lo-fi alternative rock to some growing acclaim. Going out Downtown right after the Saints have won is always an experience, but with the victory coming during the crucial time of the playoffs, the...
Galactic Going Strong With New Album and New Ownership of Tipitina’s
New Orleans Music News
In the world of music in New Orleans, Galactic is one band that manages to ebb and flow while still being a massive draw in this Crescent City. With the release of Already Ready Already, the band, with Robert Mercurio and Ben Ellman at the helm, have delivered a brand of funk soul, NOLA-style, that not only pushes the boundaries of their signature sound, but also embraces what made them a memorable group in the first...
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Foo Fighters and The Fillmore Announce "Krewe du Foo" Mardi Gras Parade
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History will be made on Feb. 14, 2019, as the Krewe du Foo rolls down the streets of New Orleans to celebrate the opening of the Fillmore New Orleans Grand Opening at Harrah’s Casino in the Krewe du Foo and the Broken Hearts Social Club Parade. Before performing in their back-to-back sold out shows in honor of the new...
Sunday's Saints Gameday Entertainment Include Choppa, Ying Yang Twins, Jimmy Buffet and More
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New Orleans will be partying before and during the New Orleans Saints’ matchup against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Jan. 20, with several performances by notable artists, including Cheap Trick and Choppa. A free concert will be held in Champions Square beginning at 11:30 a.m. and featuring Cheap Trick, known for their big...
Trixie Minx's BLUNDERLAND Returns For A Night of Tantalizing Burlesque
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BLUNDERLAND, the extravagant burlesque show, will be returning to One Eyed Jacks in 2019 for another evening of whimsical, psychedelic, titillating fun. With the talents of Eric Schmalenberger, Trixie Minx, House of YES, and more, the show is certain to be a surprise for the audience. BLUNDERLAND draws from the best burlesque, circus, cabaret,...
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