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All Things New Orleans and Mardi Gras! To find information on Mardi Gras: https://www.frenchquarter.com/mardi-gras-parade-schedule/ https://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/parades/ Tours and entertainment: Ghost tours via Trip Advisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Search?q=ghost%20tours&searchSessionId=78DD8D500192109089092921EDA4DBCE1582583446357ssid&sid=A5C5CC4E8BFD88131B8ABE975C4690421582583470808&blockRedirect=true&ssrc=a&geo=60864 New Orleans Ghost, Voodoo & Vampire Walking Tour (2 hours along, walking, entertaining $14) https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g60864-d11453064-New_Orleans_Ghost_Voodoo_Vampire_Walking_Tour-New_Orleans_Louisiana.html Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop http://www.lafittesblacksmithshop.com/Homepage.html Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop. Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop is a historic structure at the corner of Bourbon Street and St. Philip Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. Most likely built as a house in the 1770s during the Spanish colonial period, it is one of the oldest surviving structures in New Orleans. Food and History tour, French Quarter Food Tour, $65 https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g60864-d11454049-New_Orleans_Food_and_History_Tour-New_Orleans_Louisiana.html River Boat Tours:Creole Queen Mississippi River Cruise https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60864-d2178225-Reviews-Creole_Queen_Mississippi_River_Cruises-New_Orleans_Louisiana.html Steamboat Natchez River Cruise https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60864-d549409-Reviews-Steamboat_Natchez-New_Orleans_Louisiana.html Plantation house: Oak Alley Plantation https://www.oakalleyplantation.com/sugarcane-plantation/plantation-tours Carriage ride in French Quarters https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Products-g60864-zfc11970-zfg11873-New_Orleans_Louisiana.html?m=40646&supag=74046479642&supsc=aud-448833066947:dsa-650389793948&supai=358052534553&supap=&supdv=c&supnt=nt:g|clk:CjwKCAiAhc7yBRAdEiwAplGxX6E-FdyJQv7Dkyb5YHGkaiV_rrRwqfI-yfa4QkS6Qu1UFdagTDjT8RoClYwQAvD_BwE&suplp=9012211&supli=&supti=aud-448833066947:dsa-650389793948&tsem=true&supci=aud-448833066947:dsa-650389793948&supap1=&supap2=&gclid=CjwKCAiAhc7yBRAdEiwAplGxX6E-FdyJQv7Dkyb5YHGkaiV_rrRwqfI-yfa4QkS6Qu1UFdagTDjT8RoClYwQAvD_BwE Graves/ grave yard Nickolas Cage has his grave here even though he’s not dead yet, but it’s the only thing the government couldn’t take when he went bankrupt. https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/nicolas-cage-s-pyramid-tomb Marie Laveau’s fake grave is purple...painted over from the people drawling one it and making wishes. https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/43436 Museums Mardi Gras museum of costumes and culture: off conti streethttps://www.mardigrasworld.com Jass museum: piano, saxophone:celebrate all forms of jazz 400 Esplanade Ave https://nolajazzmuseum.org WW2 museum ( NOLA’s #1 Attraction ) The National WWII Museum, formerly known as The National D-Day Museum, is a military history museum located in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, on Andrew Higgins Drive between Camp Street and Magazine Street. Magazine street. https://www.nationalww2museum.org Old New Orleans rum, 2815 Frenchmen St, spiced rum world 2nd largest producer. “I drink and I know things” https://celebrationdistillation.com House of Blues: https://www.houseofblues.com/neworleans Hole in the wall Bookstores: William Faulkner House Books https://faulknerhousebooks.com Librarie https://www.neworleans.com/listing/librarie-book-shop/33003/ Dauphin Street Book https://www.facebook.com/DauphineStreetBooks/ Cape Robbin shoes on IG: @caperobbin, Food Breakfast: Café Du Monde: https://shop.cafedumonde.com Cafe Fleur de Lis -breakfast BACON, strawberry mimosa http://www.cafefleurdelis.com Coterie restaurant & oyster bar http://coterienola.com Lunch: Acme oyster house: Po boy, char grilled oysters, drunk root beer float.https://acmeoyster.com Napoleon oyster house https://www.napoleonhouse.com Central Grocery for homemade soda, looks like an old dinner: http://www.centralgroceryneworleans.com Coops Place (across for bb kings): https://www.coopsplace.net Dinner: Apple Place :Aldolfo’s on Frenchmen St-cash, bottom bar, special sauce https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60864-d445261-Reviews-Adolfo_s-New_Orleans_Louisiana.html Dickie Brennan’s steakhouse: https://www.dickiebrennanssteakhouse.com HOUSE OF BOURBON: https://www.bourbonhouse.com Oceana Grill: https://www.oceanagrill.com Music/nightlife: Cat’s Meow for Karaoke: http://catskaraoke.com Fortune Telling, Live music, Art in Jackson Square: http://www.experienceneworleans.com/jackson-square.html Bb kings blues club(BBQ)https://www.bbkings.com/new-orleans Places to stay Astor Crown plaza: https://www.astorneworleans.com The Marque suite, sister hotel on canal street: https://www.bluegreenvacations.com/resorts/louisiana/the-marquee#gref Hilton http://www.hilton.com/search/hi/us/la/new_orleans/0/00000000000/0/0/0/0/10?WT.mc_id=zlada0ww1hi2psh3ggl4advbpp5dkt6multibr7_153669424_1003528&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=CjwKCAiAhc7yBRAdEiwAplGxX3OIgTnaIsZXGK2PqWZvb98OhjiYn1fAKITnMqaRjvGZiJaCoxZ0oBoCpc4QAvD_BwE Thank you for tuning in. 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On this week's edition of All Things New Orleans our education reporter, Jess Clark, chats with author Walter C. Stern about his new book " Race and Education in New Orleans ". Then, we'll discuss the medical marijuana program in Texas with Morris Denton, CEO of Compassionate Cultivation . And later, Jessica Rosgaard checks in with Cityscapes columnist Richard Campanella.
On this week's edition of All Things New Orleans , we'll share details about a bus ride to the National Memorial for Peace & Justice presented by Ubuntu Village NOLA and Peace by Piece NOLA. Then, Jessica Rosgaard discusses a recent report on an increase in women running for political office in New Orleans. And later, we'll share another story from Bring Your Own ; a live story-telling series.
On this week's edition of All Things New Orleans , we're talking all things Jazz Fest! First we'll check in with Snug Harbor 's Jason Patterson; he'll share a list of headliners for their Jazz Fest after shows. Then, reporter Natalie Yahr brings us a special postcard from the festival grounds. We'll also follow up with New Orleans based five-piece, Tank and The Bangas . The acclaimed band talks about their newest song, Smoke. Netflix.Chill . and more.
On this week's edition of All Things New Orleans , we'll chat with saxophonist Donald Harrison Jr. about Xavier University's Campus Jazz Festival and more. Then, the Data Center's Allison Plyer discusses findings from their newest report, The Prosperity Index: Tricentennial Edition . And later, Jocelyne Ninneman joins us that chat about 6 of Saturns , a musical celebration presented by the Ace Hotel.
On tihs edition of All Things New Orleans, we'll chat with Dr. Peter Reynaud, volunteer with Doctors without Borders, about their traveling exhibit " Forced From Home ". Then, Jessica Rosgaard checks in with CityScapes columnist Richard Campanella. And later, we'll chat with Natasha Harris, saxophonist for the Original Pinettes Brass Band .
On this week's edition of All Things New Orleans, reporter Jess Clark talks with the author of a new report on New Orleans prisons; and host Janae Pierre talks with members of The Graduates, an ensemble of formerly-incarcerated women, about the Beyond Incarceration Summit this weekend; and learns how to make a proper sazerac.
On this week's edition of All Things New Orleans, the editorial team of Unprisoned discusses the next season of their podcast, which tells the stories of individuals impacted by the criminal justice system. Then, WWNO's Membership Manager, Hallie Sheck, joins me to discuss ways to donate to your favorite public radio station.
On this week's edition of All Things New Orleans , we'll chat a bit about Super Sunday with Bertrand Butler, director of the Mardi Gras Indian Council . Then, a local event leads the city's youth to dance for social change . And, we'll share another story from Bring Your own; a live story telling series.
On this week's edition of All Things New Orleans , we'll discuss the upcoming New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW) with Executive Producer, Victoria Adams Phipps. The 10 year anniversary of NOEW will be celebrated while leveraging the theme: Connect in a City Like No Other . And guess what? Another U.S. city is celebrating their Tricentennial this year as well! Megan Lagrone joins us to talk all things San Antonio .
Bring Your Own is a nomadic storytelling series that takes place in unconventional spaces within the community. Each month, eight storytellers have eight minutes to respond to a theme. BYO airs on All Things New Orleans and is a biweekly podcast on WWNO.org. This story was told on July 28th, 2016 at the Homer Plessy Community School, and later produced by Laine Kaplan-Levenson . The theme of the evening was "Heard: Why The Young Feel Old" and the event was in partnership with Eve Abrams’ ‘Unprisoned’ project . Here, Jewel Williams won with this story of how William Shakespeare helped her come out to her parents. The next BYO will take place Thursday, December 15th at Propeller Incubator at 4035 Washington Avenue. BYO is partnering with the Workers Center for Racial Justice on the theme ‘Moved.’ More at bringyourownstories.com . Unprisoned: Stories From The System is produced by Eve Abrams and brought to you by New Orleans Public Radio and Finding America , a national initiative
Bring Your Own is a nomadic storytelling series that takes place in unconventional spaces within the community. Each month, eight storytellers have eight minutes to respond to a theme. BYO airs on All Things New Orleans and is a biweekly podcast on WWNO.org.
Bring Your Own is a nomadic storytelling series that takes place in unconventional spaces within the community. Each month, eight storytellers have eight minutes to respond to a theme. BYO airs on All Things New Orleans and is a biweekly podcast on WWNO.org. This story was told on March 3rd, 2016 at the Michalopolous Studio at a Bring Your Own event in partnership Unprisoned. The story was later produced by Natalie Yahr. The theme of the evening was "Born on Parole". Here, Leroy Perry tells of the lengths he went to prove his innocence, and what he learned along the way.
Bring Your Own is a nomadic storytelling series that takes place in unconventional spaces within the community. Each month, eight storytellers have eight minutes to respond to a theme. BYO airs on All Things New Orleans and is a biweekly podcast on WWNO.org.
Bring Your Own is a nomadic storytelling series that takes place in unconventional spaces within the community. Each month, eight storytellers have eight minutes to respond to a theme. BYO airs on All Things New Orleans and is a biweekly podcast on WWNO.org. This story was told on March 3rd , 2016 at the Michalopoulos Studio, and later produced by Laine Kaplan-Levenson . The theme of the evening was 'Born on Parole' and Bruce Reilly talks the trials and tribulations of dating, while on Parole. This Bring Your Own story was produced as part of Unprisoned, a project of WWNO and Finding America, with financial support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Learn more about Unprisoned at wwno dot org and facebook dot com dash unprisoned. Both are also podcasts on itunes. The next BYO takes place on July 28th, again in partnership with Unprisoned. It's from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Homer Plessy Community school, and the theme is "HEARD: Why The Young Feel Old".
Bring Your Own is a nomadic storytelling series that takes place in unconventional spaces within the community. Each month, eight storytellers have eight minutes to respond to a theme. BYO airs on All Things New Orleans and is a biweekly podcast on WWNO.org.
Bring Your Own is a nomadic storytelling series that takes place in unconventional spaces within the community. Each month, eight storytellers have eight minutes to respond to a theme. BYO airs on All Things New Orleans and is a biweekly podcast on WWNO.org. This Bring Your Own story was produced as part of Unprisoned , a project of WWNO and Finding America . It was told on March 3 , 2016 at the Michalopoulos Studio, and later produced by Karen Gardner. The theme of the evening was "Born on Parole," and Jabari Brown won with his story called "Pig Tales." The next BYO will take place Thursday April 21 at the Jazz and Heritage Center on Rampart Street. More at bringyourownstories.com . Unprisoned: Stories From The System is produced by Eve Abrams and brought to you by New Orleans Public Radio and Finding America , a national initiative produced by AIR, the Association of Independents in Radio, Incorporated, and with financial support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the