Most of us don’t think twice about how our favorite action movies are made. Fighter jets roar across the screen, war heroes prevail against the odds, and the American military almost always comes out looking professional, principled, and unshakably heroic. But what if some of those scenes and storylines were shaped not just by directors […]
In hindsight, I was likely too harsh on this movie. Let’s find out for sure. A half of a star. That is the rating I originally gave regional filmmaker Miles Doleac’s film Hallowed Ground on the social media site for cinephiles, Letterboxd. At the time, in the roaring pre-pandemic 2019, I felt strongly that his […]
After months of uncertainty and years of negotiations, the Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo festival is back on track for 2025. On May 9, New Orleans City Councilmember Joseph I. Giarrusso announced that the city will be lifting the hold on the festival’s special event permit, clearing the way for its return to Bayou St. John. “No […]
School’s almost out—here’s how to keep the kids happy and entertained this summer. As the school year winds down and summer break looms, parents across the New Orleans area are already asking the big question: What are we going to do with the kids all day? Luckily, New Orleans and its surrounding neighborhoods are packed […]
Elizabeth’s RestaurantNestled in the Bywater, Elizabeth’s is a no-frills, locally adored spot known for its “Real Food Done Real Good.” Their praline bacon is the stuff of legend, and the Eggs Florentine served with fried oysters offers a Southern twist that feels both creative and deeply rooted. Willa JeanLocated in the Central Business District, Willa […]
Mother’s Day in New Orleans is a special occasion, offering a blend of rich culture, delectable cuisine, and unique experiences. Whether your mom enjoys a classic jazz brunch, a serene garden stroll, or an indulgent spa day, the Crescent City has something to make her feel cherished. Brunch Spots That Always Hit the Mark Commander’s […]
We’re all familiar with Scrim, the scrappy Zeus’ Rescues pooch who went on a city-wide adventure for the better part of last year and the first part of this year. Scrim is a spirited dog who called the streets of New Orleans home for months, evading capture time and time again until eventually being wrangled […]
On a cold morning in January 1815, General Andrew Jackson stood at Chalmette Battlefield with a ragtag militia of freedmen, pirates, Choctaw warriors, and farmers, facing off against the might of the British Empire. The Battle of New Orleans, a clash that should have never happened, marked a turning point in American history. Though the […]
Haunted places in New Orleans is a city where history never feels distant. Its streets are steeped in stories some of which are proudly told, others whispered from behind shuttered windows. Fog rolls off the Mississippi in the early morning like a memory, and the iron-laced balconies of the French Quarter seem to hold more […]
A new era in contemporary Southern art is set to begin in the heart of New Orleans’ Arts District as the Orleans Gallery officially opens its doors on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Located at 603 Julia Street, the gallery inhabits a storied space—the historic building that once housed the Ogden Museum of Southern Art—and revives […]
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