New Orleans’ hottest new culinary pop-up is here This Saturday and every Saturday this spring, Rouses Markets will host a family-friendly weekend vacation for your tastebuds. Nearly 20 local food vendors from all over the city will be featured at...
New this month is a virtual exhibit that shows how New Orleans has benefited from Black leadership and engagement since the 19th Century. Hancock Whitney and the Amistad Research Center at Tulane have partnered to present this curated collection, entitled...
Events / Good Works / schools / Social Action
by Tyree Worthy · Published January 15, 2021 · Last modified January 14, 2021
via InspireNOLA InspireNOLA will host their community “Inspire to Serve: MLK Food Giveaway” drive-thru this Saturday, Jan. 16 at Pierre A. Capdau Charter School, 5800 St. Roch Ave. While supplies last, each vehicle will receive one turkey and a bag...
Arts, books, and music / Events / Mardi Gras
by Tyree Worthy · Published January 11, 2021 · Last modified January 10, 2021
Arts education nonprofit KID smART encourages you to “create your own Mardi Gras Krewe” with them this Carnival season. Each Tuesday from Jan. 12 to Feb. 9, they will host interactive virtual events on how to make throws, costumes, and...
City Government / community meetings / Land Use & Development
by Tyree Worthy · Published December 16, 2020
Robert E. Lee Blvd., General Early Dr., and Dreux Ave. are Gentilly streets that might find new identities very soon. The City Council Street Renaming Commission (CCSRC)—established to make recommendations for renaming streets, parks, and places in New Orleans that...
Arts, books, and music / Fundraisers / Good Works / Photo Story
by Tyree Worthy · Published December 11, 2020
photos by Tyree Worthy Hollywood Thrift is the annual fundraiser sale for ricRACK, a sewing and textile recycling non-profit in New Orleans. ricRACK curates the collection of men’s, women’s, and kid’s clothing, costumes, and accessories donated from local film, television,...
Southern Rep Theatre will present its annual song and comedy-filled “Mandatory Merriment” show with a virtual twist this year. Patrons can buy 24-hour access passes for the New Orleans holiday musical to watch whenever and wherever they like. Read more...
Advertiser's Message / Arts, books, and music / Events / Good Works
by Tyree Worthy · Published December 9, 2020
ricRACK is proud to announce another weekend of shopping for a cause with the return of HOLLYWOOD THRIFT (Dec. 10-13). This is a chance to take home wardrobe pieces from TV shows and films like “GIRLS,” “Claws,” “The Highwaymen,” and...
Advertiser's Message / education / Events
by Tyree Worthy · Published December 7, 2020 · Last modified December 8, 2020
The Crescent City (LA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated presents the first in a series of chapter-hosted webinars. The first webinar, What You Need To Know About Successions, takes place via Zoom this Wednesday, December 9, from 6:30 to 8:30...
Advertiser's Message / City Government
by Tyree Worthy · Published November 20, 2020 · Last modified November 19, 2020
In continuation of our virtual exhibits, we invite you to join us in celebration of National Native American Heritage Month. Our November blog will explore a sampling of historical records relating to Native Americans in Louisiana.
When I ran for Judge two years ago, I ran on a platform of ensuring that justice for all was a reality for all, and I have upheld that promise. I am proud of my record of efficiency and competency...
The New Orleans Film Society (NOFS) is reuniting Eve’s Bayou (1997) director Kasi Lemmons and actor Lynn Whitfield for a special livestreamed conversation this Friday (Aug. 21) at 5:30 p.m. Ahead of the 31st Annual New Orleans Film Festival (Nov. 6-22),...
