Arts, books, and music / Events
by Gentilly Messenger · Published October 20, 2021 · Last modified October 21, 2021
By Sue Strachan, Gentilly Messenger New Orleans is a city of immersion, be it in the culture or as part of the constant battle against water. To fully understand the city and its citizens, experiencing this immersion is essential. Artist...
A weekend festival called the Carousel of Culture is planned for City Park on Oct. 16 and 17, the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Economy announced. The cultural event will feature approximately 50 plus artists, musicians, food trucks and more. The...
Arts, books, and music / Featured / neighborhood groups
by Gentilly Messenger · Published May 27, 2021 · Last modified May 28, 2021
By Jeanne D’Arcy, Gentilly Messenger Have you ever wondered how those painted junction boxes on the neutral grounds around the city got there? The answer is: it is the brainchild on Jeannie Tidy, who has a long history of working...
Arts, books, and music / Events / flood protection and drainage / Parks & Recreation / Photo Story / Sustainability
by Gentilly Messenger · Published May 17, 2021
The city hosted a celebration of art and infrastructure on Saturday (May 15) at Gatto Playground. Not far from London Avenue, the event focused on the themes of water, remembrance, adaptation and ecology. Local artists Langston Allston, Courtney Egan, Brendon...
Arts, books, and music / City Government / flood protection and drainage / Sustainability
by Gentilly Messenger · Published May 11, 2021
St. Anthony Green Streets and the Public Art Projects in the Gentilly Resilience District are returning to in-person events to continue involving the local community in establishing a new standard for neighborhood-scale streets and parks. On Saturday (May 15), artists...
By Katherine Hart, Gentilly Messenger The stage is almost set for a jazz club on the corner of North Broad and Toulouse in Mid-City. The building’s owner, Sam Smith Jr., built that stage himself. Piece by piece, he has been...
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...
Arts, books, and music / business / COVID-19 / Mardi Gras
by Gentilly Messenger · Published January 8, 2021
By Camille Barnett, Gentilly Messenger Gentilly-based couple Rene and Inez Pierre are the first Black-owned Mardi Gras float service providers in Louisiana. However, with New Orleans parades canceled this year due to COVID-19 restrictions, their company’s focus pivoted and found...
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 / Arts, books, and music / schools
by Gentilly Messenger · Published October 14, 2020
Deepen your child’s connection with the arts—in the comfort of your home! Young Audiences of Louisiana is launching a virtual studio art program, Simply Arts Studio. Families across the Greater New Orleans Area have the opportunity to enroll their child...
