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Live Music, Social Causes
Q&A: DJ Soul Sister: ‘I only play records that make me happy.’
One visit to DJ Soul Sister’s website and the first words that pop up are “Queen of Rare Groove.” Soul Sister is rare, indeed. In an age when disc jockeys tote their musical choices on a MacBook for their sets, Soul Sister spins 100 percent from vinyl records. The...
Christmas, Social Causes, Volunteering
Supa Toy Giveaway: Media moguls break a Guinness World Record
It was a giveaway so big, it had to happen at the Supa-dome. Social media moguls Jessica Dupart (@darealbbjudy on Instagram) and Raynell Steward (@supa_cent) broke a world record Sunday, beating out Hong Kong for the biggest toy giveaway in the world. The previous...
Christmas, Parades
Gallery: Tricentennial Jingle on the Boulevard parade in N.O. East
If you missed the Tricentennial Jingle on the Boulevard parade Saturday in New Orleans East, you missed a really good time! More than 40 marching bands and dance groups were featured in the parade, which was led by Fannie C. Williams’ band. Area leaders riding...
Christmas, Destinations
Guide for the 'Gram: Santa and Rudolph are on a boat!
Santa Claus on a boat? It’s lit. Literally. Yep! Every year boat owners take to Lake Pontchartrain with their vessels lit up, celebrating Christmas with a unique parade on the water. One of the prime spots to catch this year’s parade, which starts Saturday...
Christmas Trees, Destinations
Weekend Picks: Caroling, caroling through the Square
Christmas time is here! There’s lot to celebrate across the city, with boats lit up on Lake Pontchartrain to a holiday parade in New Orleans East. Here are our weekend picks for Dec. 14-16: Jerry Seinfeld at the Saenger Theatre Date: Dec. 14, 7 p.m. or 9:30 p.m....
Food, Mardi Gras
It's the 'ultimate king cake of the week' club
It happens every year; someone in the office doesn’t like the strawberry cream cheese filled cake that you stood in line for hours to bring. Well, King Cake Hub could be your solution this Carnival season. The website was launched in November by founder Will Samuels....
“You already know!” And if you didn’t know, let us be the first to tell you the good news: Musician Freddie Ross — also known as Big Freedia — has her own wine. The first time people had a chance to get a hold of her sparkling rosé was...
Christmas, French, Restaurants, Seafood
Get Brunchfaced: Messina's brings Reveillon dinner to brunch
Reveillon dinners are making a comeback across the city, but the bougier-than-brunch option can a little daunting for a first-timer. Most Réveillon options come with 4-plus courses, and aren’t cheap, averaging $40-$60 per person. Messina’s Runway Cafe...
Festivals/Street Fairs, Nightlife
Missed LUNA Fête? Cure your FOMO with these stunning photos
Missed out on LUNA Fête? This year’s tricentennial celebration went above and beyond, with two different projections on Gallier Hall and more lights a short walk away, at the Piazza d’Italia. More than 50,000 people flock downtown to watch the Arts Council...