'New Orleans Carnival Krewes' by Rosary O'Neill reveals the traditions, the secret societies and the history of how New Orleans and Mardi Gras came to be as integral to each other as red beans and rice.
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Book Review: ‘The Haunted History of New Orleans: Ghosts of the French Quarter’ by James Caskey
This book presents a great blend of fact, fiction, and ghostly activity, along with a loving view of New Orleans as the extraordinary city it is.
Read More »DVD Review: ‘TREME: The Complete Fourth Season’
The final season of this excellent HBO series does an excellent job of honoring New Orleans music and culture and wrapping up the stories of its beloved characters.
Read More »Music Review: Roosevelt Dime – ‘Full Head of Steam’
This Brooklyn-based Americana band hooks you with its infectious music.
Read More »Music Review: Craig Handy – ‘Craig Handy & 2nd Line Smith’
Craig Handy infuses the music of Jimmy Smith with the New Orleans vibe.
Read More »Anthem Film Fest – Telling the Truth Could Get You Killed
If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise, they'll kill you. -- Oscar Wilde
Read More »TV Review: Mr. Cao Goes to Washington
A Congressman seeking re-election is forced to make some tough decisions in a new PBS documentary.
Read More »Book Review: Behind the Columns by Arlette Gaffrey
The author does an excellent job in bringing the old South and the Creole society to life.
Read More »Book Review: Up Front and Center: New Orleans Music at the End of the 20th Century by Jay Mazza
New Orleans' musical scene flourishes at the end of the 20th century
Read More »Music Review: Jon Cleary – Occapella
John Cleary re-imagines the songs of Allen Toussaint.
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