Monthly Archives: August 2010
Big Uneasy Post–Take Two
So, I posted about this yesterday, but I feel compelled to point out that The Big Uneasy is screening again this evening, at the newly rebuilt Chalmette Movies. I don’t think the word is getting out about this. Tickets are … Continue reading
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The Big Uneasy
I know everyone is on Katrina overload, but tonight there is a very special one time event that no New Orleanian should miss. Harry Shearer–most famous (to me) for Spinal Tap, The Simpsons, and being an unlikely champion for New … Continue reading
Katrina Anniversary at NOMA
What to do on Katrina day? You know what you shouldn’t do? Get home from work about midnight on the morning of Katrina day and open a bottle of wine and watch the first three hours of If God is … Continue reading
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Gay Prom
For some years now NO/AIDS Task Force has put on an annual LGBT prom. It started out as an alternative to regular high school and college dances for gay students who would not be allowed to attend with a same … Continue reading
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Bookends
With this week being the five year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, everyone is taking stock. Harry Shearer and Spike Lee have new movies out. Chris Rose imagines what it would be like had Katrina never happened. And, there are several … Continue reading
Filed under literary events, music
Some Like it Hot
On a sweltering afternoon at the end of August in New Orleans, the phrase “Some like it hot” sounds like an existential discussion-starter. “Some do like it hot, indeed. Why is that?” It is also, perhaps, the greatest American comedy … Continue reading
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Tuesday Market and Beaucoup Juice
So, it’s Tuesday. And, that means Farmer’s Market. What I’m super-excited about though is Beaucoup Juice, who’s doing the Green Plate Special. Beaucoup Juice is a new shop on Freret Street, that offers fresh juice snoballs made from local fruit … Continue reading
Someone’s in the Kitchen with St. Dymphna
So, I’m on a working vacation right now. The truth is, today is not today at all, but actually a few days ago when I was banking blog posts so that I wouldn’t have to worry about it while I’m … Continue reading
The 39 Steps
Have I mentioned how much I like NOCCA? I’m pretty much sure I’ve mentioned how I imagine that when classes are in session it’s like Fame over there, with everyone dancing and singing down the halls. Someday I will be … Continue reading
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