Reasons I moved back to New Orleans included Mardi Gras, the food, the weather and being closer to my family. In just about that order. More than Christmas and almost more than my birthday, Mardi Gras is my favorite time of the year. It’s so magical that just about anything can happen. I’ve heard several stories of people who came for Mardi Gras and just never left. I don’t need any more reasons to be here, but just in case you do, here are 10 of them (not that there aren’t more). Continue reading
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In New Orleans, Mardi Gras is the most wonderful time of the year. People come from all over the world to celebrate this city-wide ode to decadence. As a New Orleans native, I’ve been doing it my entire life. Here are some hard-earned pointers for getting the most out of your Mardi Gras. Continue reading
Another installment in our series on abandoned places in the world. Continue reading
The New Orleans Times-Picayune ran a series this past week commemorating the 2006 reopening of the Superdome for the New Orleans Saints’ home opener a little over a year after Hurricane Katrina, and a lot of people are remembering the spectacle of U2 and Green Day arena-rocking the Dome as the kickoff for the Monday Night Football telecast. For me, though, the musicians who made that night special were Allen Toussaint and Irma Thomas. Continue reading
Some of you might remember PoBoyNation mentioning the film The Whole Gritty City back at the other place. The independent filmmakers are trying to finish their documentary on the experiences of three New Orleans marching bands and the kids band leaders are trying to keep off the streets in the wake of Katrina, but have run short of funds. Watch the trailer and donate here to help them out if you are as moved as I was.