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Tune in to the BLK INK Book Festival ‘Meet The Authors' series with host Michelle D. Jackson ⁠@jackson.michelle⁠! Connect LIVE on YouTube and Facebook with 13 authors, learn about their work and the fire behind their words! Then, join them on Saturday, May 3rd from 11 AM - 3 PM at New Orleans City Park's Pavilion of the Two Sisters (1 Victory Avenue) for the third annual BLK INK Book Festival.View on YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@bw_workspace⁠ or scan the QR CodeView on Facebook: Authors & Interview Times: Wed., April 23 @ 7 PM Fantasy - DidiAnofienem ⁠@didi_iah_lax⁠Children's Books -ikisha hugee @ikishahugee Children's Books - JazMorton ⁠@jazviews⁠Children's Books -Yvonne Cooper ⁠@ukladyrhyme⁠Memoir - Ruth Redmond ⁠@ruthellen44⁠Wed., April 23 @ 6 PM Contemporary Fiction -Tamara Morgan ⁠@tamarawritesbooks⁠Mystery, Suspense,Thriller - Candi Usher ⁠@authorcandiusher⁠Children's Books -LaShundra Keller ⁠@officiallyshunda⁠Children's Books -Devina Parker ⁠@msdeetherapy⁠Thurs, April 24 @ 7 PM Women's Health - AnikaPrettymanMemoir - Laverne Toombs⁠@ltoombs62⁠Children's Books - K.R.Doucette GonzalezNon Fiction Education -Celeta Devine 

Tune in to the #PenPOSSE Podcast on Wednesday, April 23rd at 6 PM & 7 PM CST and Thursday, April 24th at 7 PM CST for the BLK INK Book Festival ‘Meet The Authors' series with host Michelle D. Jackson @jackson.michelle! Connect LIVE on YouTube and Facebook with 13 authors, learn about their work and the fire behind their words! Then, join them on Saturday, May 3rd from 11 AM - 3 PM at New Orleans City Park's Pavilion of the Two Sisters (1 Victory Avenue) for the third annual BLK INK Book Festival. View on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bw_workspace or scan the QR CodeView on Facebook: Authors & Interview Times: Wed., April 23 @ 7 PM Fantasy - Didi Anofienem @didi_iah_lax Children's Books - ikisha hugee @ikishahugee Children's Books - Jaz Morton @jazviews Children's Books - Yvonne Cooper @ukladyrhyme Memoir - Ruth Redmond @ruthellen44 Wed., April 23 @ 6 PM Contemporary Fiction - Tamara Morgan @tamarawritesbooks Mystery, Suspense, Thriller - Candi Usher @authorcandiusher Children's Books - LaShundra Keller @officiallyshunda Children's Books - Devina Parker @msdeetherapy Thurs, April 24 @ 7 PM Women's Health - Anika PrettymanMemoir - Laverne Toombs @ltoombs62 Children's Books - K.R. Doucette GonzalezNon Fiction Education - Celeta Devine

Tune in to the ⁠#PenPOSSE⁠ Podcast on Wednesday, April 23rd at 6 PM & 7 PM CST and Thursday, April 24th at 7 PM CST for the BLK INK Book Festival ‘Meet The Authors' series with host Michelle D. Jackson ⁠@jackson.michelle⁠! Connect LIVE on YouTube and Facebook with 13 authors, learn about their work and the fire behind their words! Then, join them on Saturday, May 3rd from 11 AM - 3 PM at New Orleans City Park's Pavilion of the Two Sisters (1 Victory Avenue) for the third annual BLK INK Book Festival.View on YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@bw_workspace⁠ or scan the QR CodeView on Facebook: Authors & Interview Times: Wed., April 23 @ 7 PM Fantasy - DidiAnofienem ⁠@didi_iah_lax⁠Children's Books -ikisha hugee @ikishahugee Children's Books - JazMorton ⁠@jazviews⁠Children's Books -Yvonne Cooper ⁠@ukladyrhyme⁠Memoir - Ruth Redmond ⁠@ruthellen44⁠Wed., April 23 @ 6 PM Contemporary Fiction -Tamara Morgan ⁠@tamarawritesbooks⁠Mystery, Suspense,Thriller - Candi Usher ⁠@authorcandiusher⁠Children's Books -LaShundra Keller ⁠@officiallyshunda⁠Children's Books -Devina Parker ⁠@msdeetherapy⁠Thurs, April 24 @ 7 PM Women's Health - AnikaPrettymanMemoir - Laverne Toombs⁠@ltoombs62⁠Children's Books - K.R.Doucette GonzalezNon Fiction Education -Celeta Devine

570. This week we talk to musician Jackson Skillingstad. Hailing from the heart of Ruston, Louisiana, Jackson Skillingstad is a genre-defying singer/songwriter whose music blends the soulful essence of deep South roots with a fusion of rock, country, and hip hop vibes. It's a musical gumbo that mirrors the eclectic sounds of Louisiana, creating a unique experience that feels like a mosh pit of emotions. Influenced by legends like Elvis Presley, modern hip-hop icon Kevin Gates, and contemporary sensation Post Malone, Jackson Skillingstad brings a fresh perspective to the music scene. With a voice that resonates deep within the soul and lyrics that tell tales of life's twists and turns, Jackson Skillingstad invites you to join the journey through the diverse landscapes of their musical universe.Prepare to be captivated by the rhythmic concoction that is Jackson Skillingstad's music – a testament to the rich musical heritage of Louisiana, delivered with a contemporary flair that breaks down genre barriers. Step into the sonic world of Jackson Skillingstad, where every note tells a story, and every beat creates a rhythm that stays with you long after the music fades. This week in Louisiana history. April 21, 1804. Gov. Laussat, last French Gov., leaves Louisiana. This week in New Orleans history. Robert Tallant. Born in New Orleans on April 20, 1909. Robert Tallant was educated in local public schools. He worked as an advertising copywriter, bank teller, and clerk before "drifting" into writing. His friendship with Lyle Saxon led to a position as editor on the Louisiana Writers' Project of the WPA. In this position he completed the writing of “Gumbo Ya-Ya: A Collection of Louisiana Folk Tales,” the Project's compilation of Louisiana folklore. By 1948 his career was fully launched and over the next eleven years he produced eight novels and six full-length works of nonfiction, including three for Random House. This week in Louisiana. April 24 Swing in the Oaks The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra performs a program of classics and popular music at the free concert at the Great Lawn and Peristyle in New Orleans City Park. Visit lpomusic.com.  for details. Postcards from Louisiana. Easter Sunday in Congo Square. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook. 

Cara Lambright joins Tommy to talk about City Park and what future projects they have planned. 

In today's episode, I chat with Mark Romig, the Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer of New Orleans & Company, the New Orleans tourism industry's destination marketing and sales organization. Mark's public relations career has spanned more than four decades. From teaching in college classrooms, to the 1984 Louisiana World's Fair. From working as a Staff Assistant to U.S. Dept. of Transportation Secretary Elizabeth Dole and on the 1987-88 presidential campaign of U.S. Senator Bob Dole.In 2013 Mark became the Stadium Announcer for the NFL's New Orleans Saints in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, succeeding his father, Jerry, who served in the same role for 446 consecutive Saints home games over 44 years. Mark is also a member of the Board of Directors of Fidelity Bank, headquartered in New Orleans.In the discussion, Mark & I cover a lot of ground. From his professional journey - complete with some really compelling twists & turns, to how he took up the challenge of cementing his father's legacy, while forging his own path.It was such a pleasure connecting with Mark. And I hope you enjoy it. Mark RomigA native New Orleans, Mark is the Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of New Orleans & Company, the New Orleans tourism industry's destination marketing and sales organization.  Mark is a former member of the Xavier University Board of Trustees, former Chairman of Project Lazarus, former member of the Board of  Commissioners of New Orleans City Park, former member of the Board of Directors of the Audubon Nature Institute, past International President of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity and former President and Chairman of the Board of the Allstate Sugar Bowl Committee.LinkedInWebsiteThinking Inside the BoxConstraints drive innovation. We tackle the most complex issues related to work & culture. And if you enjoy the work we're doing here, consider giving us a 5-star rating, leaving a comment & subscribing. It ensures you get updated whenever we release new content & really helps amplify our message. LinkedInInstagramTwitterWebsiteApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyStitcherPocket CastMatt BurnsMatt Burns is an award-winning executive, social entrepreneur and speaker. He believes in the power of community, simplicity & technology.LinkedInTwitter

The reopening of Carousel Gardens and the return of special events are great news for New Orleans City Park - but new CEO Cara Lambright says support from the community will be essential to keeping the 1,300-acre urban playground looking good for years to come.

New Orleans is often referred to as a “Destination City.” In the world of tourism that's shorthand for “A place people come to, to enjoy our architecture, food, music, and liberal attitude toward alcohol consumption.” People who organize activities that depend on attracting large crowds – like conventions – capitalize on our reputation as a Destination City. These folks figure if they hold their meeting in New Orleans it will be an incentive for people to show up. The Superbowl The same is true of sporting events. We're hosting the Superbowl again in 2025. That will make a total of 11 times New Orleans has hosted the Superbowl, the most of any city in the country, equaled only by Miami. But the Superbowl, the NCAA Final Four, and other what-are-called “Tier 1 sporting events” don't decide to come to New Orleans just because fans can walk down Bourbon Street with a Pat O'Brien's Hurricane and do karaoke at The Cat's Meow. Well, okay, that's part of the reason. But the greater parts of these decisions are made in boardrooms for considerations that are complex and financial. The New Orleans representatives in these business meetings are members of an organization called The Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation. Since its inception in 1988, The Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation has been responsible for creating $3.4 Billion worth of economic impact for the city of New Orleans and State of Louisiana. For most of that time, Jay Cicero has been a part of the Foundation. And since 1997 he's been its President and CEO. Mini-Golf If you live in New Orleans, your own sports activities are a lot more frequent than the Superbowl. They're also a lot less flamboyant and flashy - though they can still frequently be accompanied by an alcoholic beverage. Take for example putt-putt. Or mini-golf as it is also known. We have two 18-hole mini-golf courses in New Orleans. They're both in City Park. In an area called City Putt. City Putt is the most recent attraction to be built in City Park. It opened in 2013 at a cost of $2.7m. And, because of wear-and-tear brought about by putt-putt's enormous popularity, the courses were totally refurbished in 2017. Today, New Orleanians play over 80,000 rounds of mini-golf a year at City Putt. To put that number in context, it's double the number of rounds played at courses in other cities of comparable size. The guiding light of the New Orleans mini golf industry is the Director of Recreational Services at New Orleans City Park, Waymon Morris. This show was recorded live over lunch at NOLA Pizza. See photos from this show by Jill Lafleur at our website.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

398. Part 1 of our interview with poets David and Ashley Havird. David and Ashley join us to read and discuss some of their poetry. The Havirds are poets from Shreveport in North Louisiana. David, Professor Emeritus of English at Centenary, has published several collections of poetry, including Map Home (2013) and Penelope’s Design (2010). His work has also appeared in The New Yorker, Shenandoah, Southwest Review, Texas Review, Yale Review, and online at Poetry Daily. Ashley Mace Havird has published widely in journals, including The Southern Review, Shenandoah, Calyx, and Southern Humanities Review. Her chapbook, Dirt Eaters, was published in 2009, and this year she won the X.J. Kennedy Prize for poetry with her book The Garden of the Fugitives, published in 2014. This week in Louisiana history. January 2 1860. The Seminary of Learning of the State of Louisiana near Pineville, Louisiana opened with Col. William Tecumseh Sherman as superintendent, would later become LSU, Seminary opens with five professors and 19 cadets. This week in New Orleans history. George Adrian Paoletti is born January 2, 1867. According to the Times Picayune, "We dare assert that no one man during his lifetime has occupied a fuller place in our city's music, or in the sum total has been of more service to the cause of music, or has given more enjoyment to a greater number of citizens." The article went on the note that Paoletti had dedicated 25 years of winters to the French Opera House (where he also led ballets) and 30 summers travelling with Liberiti's Band and that he was "prominently connected with important musical movements in the city for more than 35 years." This week in Louisiana. Visit City Park in New Orleans. New Orleans City Park is filled with iconic oak trees, alligators, birds, beautiful art, and so much to do that you could spend an entire vacation exploring the city's largest green space. This guide lists 10 things to do in City Park. Postcards from Louisiana. Tuba Skinny at dba.Listen on iTunes.Listen on Google Play.Listen on Google Podcasts.Listen on Spotify.Listen on Stitcher.Listen on TuneIn.The Louisiana Anthology Home Page.Like us on Facebook.

Thanks for listening to this episode of Delta Dispatches. Our hosts, Simone & Jacques, catch up after a few weeks off and reflect on the long (and finally over) 2020 hurricane season. Our first guess is Ilissa Ocko, senior climate scientist with the Environmental Defense Fund. She talks about her work and how climate change impacts hurricanes. On the second half the show, we chat with Meg Adams, the Director of Environmental Stewardship at New Orleans City Park. Meg talks about the great history of City Park and how it’s embracing environmental stewardship.

Thanks for listening to this episode of Delta Dispatches. Our hosts, Simone & Jacques, catch up after a few weeks off and reflect on the long (and finally over) 2020 hurricane season. Our first guess is Ilissa Ocko, senior climate scientist with the Environmental Defense Fund. She talks about her work and how climate change impacts hurricanes. On the second half the show, we chat with Meg Adams, the Director of Environmental Stewardship at New Orleans City Park. Meg talks about the great history of City Park and how it’s embracing environmental stewardship.

Aug. 12, 2019, Jessica Easterly Durning - originally from Ocean Springs, Mississippi living in Lakeview with her husband and stepdaughter - called her friend Maria multiple times one after another frantic until she finally answered. Jessica was desperate for her friend to come and pick her up. They made a plan to meet up the following day and that’s the last anyone heard from Jessica. Two weeks later, her sister found her body around an intersection that backs up to New Orleans City Park. It took months for Jessica’s body to be identified and it has been a year with no more known progress. Her family is still searching for answers. Listen now to Jessica’s story now and visit justice4jessica.org. If you have any information involving the case, you should contact the third district police department at 504-658-6030 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 504-822-1111 and toll-free at 1-877-903-7867.

Today we celebrate a wealthy vineyardist who came up with the idea for a raisin coop and the willow expert raised in beautiful gardens. We'll learn about the botanist who was murdered thanks to miscommunication and the oldest tree in New Orleans. We'll hear a garden poem about being shut out of the garden. We Grow That Garden Library with an oldie but goodie about a favorite of many gardeners: alliums. I'll talk about a practical but essential garden gift and then we'll wrap things up with a sweet story about the impressionist painter whose friend made sure his coffin wasn't draped in black.   But first, let's catch up on a few recent events.   Today's Curated Articles: An Economic History of the English Garden by Roderick Floud review – finance and flowers | Books | The Guardian An Economic History of the English Garden by Roderick Floud:   "Filled with fascinating and often surprising details – a rhododendron would set you back the equivalent of more than £1,000 in the 1770s – the book reveals the economic context to our love of gardening and shows that “the history of English gardens is, in many senses, the history of England”.   “Spending money on gardens has been one of the greatest, and certainly most conspicuous, forms of expenditure on luxury in England since the 17th century or earlier.”         Bee exhibit creates a buzz at Museum of the Earth | Cornell Chronicle Excellent post about bees from @cornellento "People don’t conserve what they don’t know anything about... People hear a lot about honeybees, & they hear a little about bumblebees, but the other 96% of Bees on Earth don’t get much press coverage... One of these, Wallace’s giant bee (Megachile pluto) – the world’s largest bee, with a wingspan of 2.5 inches – was thought to be extinct but was rediscovered in Indonesia in 1981. But these bees fetch thousands of dollars on eBay, which spurs collectors to catch them, further threatening the species’ survival. "     Stinging nettles, a troublesome but useful weed | Jack Wallington Garden Design, Clapham in London Great Common Sense Post from @JackWallington on Stinging Nettles: "Although it’s hard to control like mint, it’s SO useful for homemade fertilizer, and in nutritious teas and soups and also for wildlife. Every garden deserves a little nettle!" You get a nettle! And you get a nettle! And you get a nettle!     Now, if you'd like to check out these curated articles for yourself, you're in luck - because I share all of it with the Listener Community in the Free Facebook Group - The Daily Gardener Community. There’s no need to take notes or search for links - the next time you're on Facebook, just search for Daily Gardener Community and request to join. I'd love to meet you in the group.     Brevities #OTD  Today is the birthday of the California oilman, vineyardist, and attorney Henry Welsh who was born on this day in 1856. In 1912, California raisin growers, including Welsh, decided to band together to sell their raisins as a group. The plan was to create a million-dollar corporation and the concept drove Welsh to set up an innovative coop that paired investors with raisin growers. Unlike other coops of the time, the raisin coop was unique in that it bound the growers to deliver their entire crop for a guaranteed price - and they were locked in for three years. The coop was known as the California Associated Raisin Company and it quickly became known as the Sun-Maid Raisin Growers Association. The first president of the Association was none other than Henry H. Welsh. One little piece of trivia about Welsh was his deep love for the Fresno area. He loved the climate and his vineyard so much that, in 1941, Welsh bragged that he had not left the area for more than 40 years - not even to take a vacation.     #OTD  Today is the anniversary of the death of the Ohio-born botanist and Willow Expert Michael Schuck Bebb who died on this day in 1895. In 1896, Walter Deane wrote a biography of Bebb's life in the Botanical Gazette. The biography included a fantastic photo of Bebb who had sideburns that extended below his shoulders. One of the most charming details was Bebb's description of his childhood garden: "The garden was laid out in old-fashioned geometric style; the borders well filled with rare shrubs and perennials, Holland bulbs, and, I am happy to add, native plants as well." If we add to this a well-stocked greenhouse, twenty by one hundred and fifty feet in dimensions, we can readily understand how Michael early acquired a passion for the study of the plants about him."   Later, after Michael's father retired from serving as the Governor of Ohio, his dad purchased a large estate 100 miles Northwest of Chicago he called Fountaindale. When Michael recalled the rolling prairie on the estate, he wrote: "Ah! That was lovely beyond description and a perfect paradise for the out-of-doors botanist."         #OTD  Today is the anniversary of the tragic death of the Canadian botanist Charles Budd Robinson who died on this day in 1913. After receiving his doctorate, Charles had spent five years working at the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG). His time at the Botanic Garden gave him the experience necessary to become an economic botanist with the Bureau of Science in Manila.  On this day in 1913, Charles left on an expedition to modern-day Ambon - an island in Indonesia. Setting out alone, Robinson spied a boy in a tree gathering coconuts and he followed him to his village. The boy was alarmed to see a strangely dressed and ominous-looking European alone on the island and the villagers were worried that Charles was a headhunter - a danger they had heard about through rumors but couldn't verify. Overcome by the fear that they were about to be beheaded, five members of the village, including the chief, killed Robinson and weighed his body down in the sea. Robinson's death was a shock to the island nation who had managed to make some connections in more populated areas as "Doctor Flower." His death serves as a reminder to us of the dangers faced by Plant Explorers who often had to overcome language barriers and cultural misunderstandings.         #OTD On this day in 2012, tree number 5,000 was planted at City Park in New Orleans following the destruction of Hurricane Katrina. As a point of reference, tree number one or the oldest tree in New Orleans City Park is likely the famed McDonogh Oak lovingly called the Grandmother Tree by locals which is estimated to be approximately 800 years old. The tree is supported with wooden 'crutches' that hold the impressive large old branches.  There is also a plaque near the bottom of the tree trunk which tells that the tree is named in honor of John McDonogh who donated the park's original 100 acres in 1854. In 1850, McDonogh left half of his fortune, $1.5 million, to the cities of Baltimore, New Orleans and McDonoghville for the express purpose of helping children which is why so many schools were named in his honor. The final withdrawal from the fund was made in 2002. During his Lifetime, McDonogh accumulated land after making his fortune in brick making and shipping. He wore the same old suit and reportedly looked like a bum in order to save as much money as he could so that he could acquire more land for the children. One of the pieces of land that McDonogh acquired included the old grove at New Orleans which is the home of some of the oldest trees in the country - including the McDonogh Oak. The old grove has survived so long because it sits on high ground. As a result, these ancient trees didn't experience the devastating flooding from Hurricane Katrina.       Unearthed Words Today is the birthday of two wonderful writers that drew Inspiration from the garden: Christina Rossetti and Frances Theodora Parsons.    Here's a poem from Rossetti called Shut Out in which she describes looking at her garden through the bars of a closed gate. When she asks a guard to give her some clippings, he doesn' t respond but instead builds a wall around the garden. After she is shut out of her garden, she sits beside a bed of violets but she can't love it because her heart is lost to her original garden. This poem is especially poignant for gardeners who have lost gardens due to a move, illness, or time. Sometimes the gardens we love the most are gardens that are no longer accessible to us, yet they remain in our hearts. Shut Out by Christina Rossetti who was born on this day in 1830.   The door was shut. I looked between It's iron bars; and saw it lie, My garden, mine, beneath the sky, Pied with all flowers bedewed and green: From bough to bough the song-birds crossed, From flower to flower the moths and bees; With all its nests and stately trees It had been mine, and it was lost. A shadowless spirit kept the gate, Blank and unchanging like the grave.  I peering through said: 'Let me have Some buds to cheer my outcast state.' He answered not. 'Or give me, then, But one small twig from shrub or tree; And bid my home remember me Until I come to it again.' The spirit was silent, but he took Mortar and stone to build a wall; He left no loophole great or small Through which my straining eyes might look: So now I sit here quite alone Blinded with tears; nor grieve for that, For naught is left worth looking at Since my delightful land is gone. A violet bed is budding near, Wherein a lark has made her nest: And good they are, but not the best; And dear they are, but not so dear.     It's Time to Grow That Garden Library with Today's Book: Garlic, Onion, and Other Alliums by Ellen Spector Platt Ellen Spector Platt started out as a psychologist before becoming a flower farmer at Meadow Lark Flower & Herb Farm. Garlic, Onion, & Other Alliums was her 10th book.  In one of her earlier books, Platt explained, "At first, the garden was simply a part of my personal stress management program, then It became an exciting new part-time business. But the pull of farming finally seduced me to close my practice ... to spend all of my working hours at the Meadow Lark." It's fitting that Platt was inspired to write a handbook on the alliums, including garlic, onions, chives, leeks, and shallots because they are a successful first venture for so many gardeners. Platt offers directions on growing and harvesting each plant, along with ideas for the garden, crafts, and cooking. And she includes step-by-step instructions for arrangements, garlands, and wreaths, as well as recipes for soups, sides, and entrees. This book came out in 2003. Best of all, you can get a used copy and support the show, using the Amazon Link in today's Show Notes for under $5.       Today's Recommended Holiday Gift for Gardeners: Ashman Galvanized Garden Stakes Landscape Staples: 500 Pack 6 Inch Sod and Fence Stake - Sturdy Rust Resistant Gardening Supplies for Anchoring Landscaping, Weed Barrier Fabric, Ground Cover  Bundle Options: $41 for 500 - 0.082 each $20.99 for 200 - 0.105 each $17.99 for 150 - 0.12 each $9.99 for 50 - 0.20 each COMPLETE 6-INCH PROFESSIONAL LENGTH – Meticulously crafted to extenuate all your home projects ROBUST CONSTRUCTION - Rugged metal to suspend, anchor and harness a multitude of items including edging, chain link, lighting, plastic, electric wires, pet invisible, inground, underground MULTITUDE OF USES - Storage, herb, rose, vegetable bulbs, flowers, and floral décor, raising bed, square footage and so forth. Perfect for securing in-place a parameter or area boundary. GREAT VALUE - 500 high-quality Staples in a reclosable box for those large or small landscaping projects. Store and use them for many years to come GUARANTEED SATISFACTION! – Your satisfaction is paramount as a valued customer. If you’re not fully satisfied with your purchase, just send us the product for a full refund!   You can get a box of these staples or stakes and support the show, using the Amazon Link in today's Show Notes for whatever pricepoint works for you.   Something Sweet  Reviving the little botanic spark in your heart Today is the 96th anniversary of the death of the impressionist painter Claude Monet who died on this day in 1926 at the age of 86. Monet had insisted on a simple funeral and as such his coffin was draped with plain black cloth. His long-time friend Georges Clemenceau (pronounced kle-mon-so) removed it, stating, "No! No black for Monet!" He replaced it with a beautiful flower-patterned fabric. Gardeners love Stephen Gwynn's 1934 book Claude Monet and his Garden. In 1883 Monet purchased a property and he immediately set about creating a hidden water garden fashioned out of waste marshland. Monet made sure his lily pond was surrounded by trees and plants, incorporating poplars, willows, bamboo, and iris. And, Monet's favorite plant and painting subject were, no doubt, his water lilies. Monet said, "'I am following Nature without being able to grasp her. I perhaps owe having become a painter to flowers." Monet painted his garden over the span of 40 years. In 1914, Monet began his most impressive work - a series of large panels that offered a 360-degree view of the pond. Monet worked on the panels all through the first World War.    It's was Monet who wrote: “When you go out to paint, try to forget what objects you have before you, a tree, a house, a field, or whatever. Merely think here is a little square of blue, here an oblong of pink, here a streak of yellow, and paint it just as it looks to you, the exact color and shape.”   And it was Monet who said, “My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece.” and  “I must have flowers, always, and always.”       Thanks for listening to the daily gardener, and remember: "For a happy, healthy life, garden every day."

Julia Bland is CEO of the Louisiana Children’s Museum (LCM). The Museum has recently moved to its sleek new building in New Orleans’ City Park. According to Bland, to be successful, a museum must be relevant. She explains that while LCM’s colorful exhibits promote interaction and fun, the museum’s central focus is on education. The beautiful new space contains many unique exhibits that have special relevance to New Orleans. For example, children can learn about water management, good food and nutrition, and how cargo moves in and out of the busy Port of New Orleans. Despite its name, the LCM does not confine its focus solely to children. “We’ve really made a large investment in working with parents and in thinking more about the caregiver”, Bland notes. “We are trying to produce some useful tools for how those caregivers can help support the learning processes of their children.” In this podcast, Bland describe the museum’s five major exhibit categories, and she explains how LCM can stimulate curiosity in our children to help them become informed about the world around them.  

In this solo episode I answer your questions about New Orleans. The questions cover everything from museums to infrastructure, the best and worst things about New Orleans, and more. Time Stamps 4:10   As a local how often do you make it to Saints games? Are you a season ticket holder or do you prefer to only attend a few, or even just a single game a year? 5:41   As a New Orleans native, you've surely heard your share of ghost stories from family and friends. Have you ever experienced anything paranormal, or have any anecdotes from NOLA residents that stand out in your mind? 7:45   What about fictional books based or about New Orleans? Are there authors who genuinely capture New Orleans culture? I always get great recommendations from Octavia Books. 11:46  Where does all the money go from tourism? Why are there so many infrastructure problems in New Orleans? 16:04  So we hear Hubig is finally coming back. What is your favorite flavor? 18:56  Besides the DDay Museum & NOMA, what museum is a must see? 23:16  Where to stay if you want that downtown sidewalk cafe authentic french old school vibe? 26:44  When people mention wanting to move to New Orleans, so many talk about how expensive car insurance is. Is that due to flood risks? Or is it due to car robberies? 30:11  What the job market is like there? I know there's a lot of service industry work, but what else is there? 32:12  What's the health and fitness culture like there? 35:45  Super curious as to the corporate job market. What is it like? 36:51  Where are the best live music venues in New Orleans? Especially for genres that originated from the American south, like jazz or Blues. 39:25  What should a group of adults do on Halloween night to celebrate? 40:54  Describe your favorite New Orleans neighborhood in three words! 42:16  Can you talk about the VA in New Orleans? 44:41  What is the best way to get to see inside some of those historic homes? 47:42  What’s being done about current infrastructure problems, including clogged storm drains? 51:04  Favorite local beer? 54:00  What’s the best thing and the worst thing about living in New Orleans? Episodes Mentioned 58 - The Myrtles Plantation 47 - Halloween in New Orleans 92  - Impact of Short Term Rentals in New Orleans 33 - Top Ten Things to Do in New Orleans City Park 41 - Explore the Southern Food and Beverage Museum 05 - A Marathon with a Side of Beignets 12 - Preservation Hall 01 - Po-Boy Festival, Voodoo Music, Boudin Bourbon & Beer, Halloween Sponsor: The Old 77 Hotel and Chandlery When you're ready to make your plans to visit New Orleans, you'll need a place to stay! The Old 77 is ideally situated in the Warehouse District, just three blocks from the French Quarter. It features a variety of pet-friendly rooms, the award-winning Compere Lapin restaurant, and more. You'll love the location, the rooms, and the food, but the details and the service are what you'll fall in love with! To book your room, click here or use code BBOLD77 to save 25% off their regular rates. You'll also get a bit of lagniappe, a little something extra. 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Let Liz Wood and her team help you find the right place, whether you plan to rent, or purchase the home of your dreams! New Orleans is a terrific city, but choosing the neighborhood that’s the best fit for you can seem overwhelming.  Liz makes the process fun and easy, and educates her clients along the way. Reach out to her at lizwoodrealty.com and make your dream of living in New Orleans a reality! Phone: 504-236-9685. Thank You A special thanks to our community members who sent in questions. Join us on Facebook if you want to send in your questions for a future episode. Subscribe to the Podcast If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Play Music or wherever you get your podcasts. If you do enjoy listening, please share Beyond Bourbon Street with someone who shares our love of New Orleans. Contact Us Got an idea for an episode, have some feedback or just want to say hi? 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Julia Bland is CEO of Louisiana Children’s Museum (LCM). On Saturday, August 25, 2018, LCM will host its 20th CHAIRish the Children auction and gala. As Julia explains, “The centerpieces of CHAIRish the Children are one-of-a-kind, whimsical chairs created by local artists.” The 2018 fundraiser will be LCM’s last auction and gala at its Julia Street location where the museum has welcomed children and families for more than three decades. In summer 2019, the Children’s Museum will relocate to an expansive new space in New Orleans’ City Park. Many of LCM’s iconic items will be auctioned at this farewell gala. These favorites include Mr. Bones, the beloved skeleton that taught children how their own bones work when they are riding on a bicycle. In addition, auction-goers will have opportunities to bid on a total of 250 items featuring travel, dining, jewelry, and art. Help celebrate the Louisiana Children’s Museum’s last gala on Julia Street! For additional information, visit https://www.lcm.org/

Keeping in touch with nature seems easy enough- take a walk outside, admire the stars at night, wake up and enjoy sunrise yoga. So why do so many of us disregard the enjoyment our planet provides. Taking care of and nourishing our Earth is the best way to manage and continue our relationship. Have you ever heard of Nature deficit disorder? Our guest today is Aimée Thomas a Professor of Biological Sciences at Loyola University in New Orleans. We discuss spiders, Natural History, the Galápagos Island and getting in touch with nature. Aimée has spent the past year exploring the flora and fauna within New Orleans City Park which covers over 1,300 acres. She also talks about how she learned to have a relationship with the outside from a young age. We also discuss the importance of yoga and the latest Golden Sunrise Retreat. Our connection to our mind, body and spirit healing is conveyed through yoga and is the totality of everything in nature. Our relationship with the world around us is important. Getting your mind right and you may become healthier with nature. In this show we will answer a few questions, such as: Why is grounding necessary? Why do we need to take care of and pay attention to our environment? How can your imagination help you become interest in Science? How is Global Warming affecting us? What is EMF? Links: Nathalie’s Instagram Rich Roll Podcast episode featuring Frank Lipman Your Guide to Forest Bathing: Experience the Healing Power of Nature by M. Amos Clifford Louisiana Master Naturalist of Greater New Orleans Email Aimée at akthomas@loyno.edu Support Life on Earth on Patreon

Top Ten Things to Do in City Park  In the last episode, we covered the history of City Park. Today, we dive into the top ten things to in the park. In addition to things to do and see, we also discuss how to get to New Orleans City Park and what you should bring with you. We'll explore the park together. Along the way, we'll wander through the oldest grove of oak trees, and share an order (or two!) of beignets at the Morning Call. Perhaps we'll play a round of miniature golf and take in the outdoor sculpture garden as well. If you're up for it, we'll take a bike ride and learn about one of City Park's newest attractions, Big Lake. All this and more in today's show! NOTE: Get your pen and paper ready because you'll definitely want to take notes...   Resources New Orleans City Park is located in the Midcity neighborhood of New Orleans and is accessible by taking the Canal St. streetcar (the red one). It is just a couple miles from the French Quarter and offers plenty of free parking. Friends of City Park is a local non-profit organization dedicated to improving the park. You can purchase annual memberships which provide free or discounted admission to many of the ticketed venues within City Park, including the annual Celebration in the Oaks. To download a map of City Park, click here. The two websites combined will provide all the details, history and calendars of events you need to get the most out of your visit to City Park.   If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play Music.  New episodes are available every other Wednesday. You can find us on Twitter | Instagram | Facebook| Website Thanks for listening! Mark mark@beyondbourbonst.com

In this episode I talk with John Hopper, the Chief Development Officer and Director of Public Affairs for New Orleans City Park. We dive into the history of one of the largest urban parks in the United States. City Park in New Orleans was first envisioned as a public place in the mid-1800s, but as you'll learn, the land was first inhabited by Native Americans who found the land along Bayou Metairie suitable for their lifestyle. It was later the site of the Allard Plantation before being purchased by John McDonogh for the purpose of giving it to the city to be used as a park. John and I discuss the history of the park from its very beginning through present day. Along the way, you'll hear stories of duels, grand architecture, the Works Progress Administration, a Mexican sculptor with ties to Pancho Villa, and more! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play Music.  New episodes are available every other Wednesday. You can find us on Twitter | Instagram | Facebook| Website Thanks for listening! Mark mark@beyondbourbonst.com

Click here for the RADIO LINKS Click here for People to People Fundraising He lectures around the world but now is here for you. From the latest in charity news, technology, fundraising and social networking, Ted Hart and his guests help you maneuver through this economic downturn in the charitable sector to greater levels of efficiency and fundraising success. PAGE 2 GUEST EXPERT Julia Ingraham Walker has been a development professional based in New Orleans for over 25 years.  She has developed an expertise in capital campaigns, major gifts, and working with nonprofit boards.   She holds an MBA and spent the first half of her career at Tulane University, where she served as Vice President for Advancement and raised over $300M, including funding for 8 buildings on campus. Julia has been an independent fundraising consultant for the past 12 years.  Her clients are varied, and include The National World War II Museum, the Louisiana SPCA, New Orleans City Park, and the Navajo Code Talkers Foundation. Julia has published three fundraising books and lectures nationally on topics related to Capital Campaigns, Major Gifts, and Fundraising for Nonprofit Boards.  Her next book, A Fundraising Guide for Nonprofit Board Members, will be published by Wiley and Sons in February 2012. Julia will be talking to us today about how to deal with the current challenges in the fundraising environment, which covers topics from her most recent book, Jump-Starting the Stalled Fundraising Campaign.

Leslie Kramer is the owner of Equest Farm in New Orleans City Park. Since Hurricane Katrina, many people are taking riding lessons because, as they tell Leslie, "Life is too short and I've always wanted to ride; now, finally, I am going to do it." Leslie observes that we have helped each other move forward together and have been each others' strength. Now, more than ever, we know our neighbors, and our sense of community in New Orleans is much stronger than ever before.

Julie LaCour is the Director of Special Events for New Orleans City Park and organizer of "Celebration In The Oaks". She is particulary excited about the old fashioned French Christmas exhibit depicting how the French celebrate the holiday. Julia describes the new laser exhibit and shares news about the recent re-opening of the amusement area and the return of everyone's favorite: the very popular City Park train. We take a holiday train ride and talk to Santa and his little friend, Sophia. Thanks Sophia, and I hope you get your "remote control dog".

Paul Soniat is the Director of New Orleans City Park Botanical Gardens. Paul describes the damage the gardens sustained following Katrina and the generous gift that made it possible to re-open to the public in record time. Paul also talks about the outstanding efforts of volunteers from the visiting National Association of Realtors conference in rebuilding the gardens. A New Orleans native and popular musician, Paul tells us about his new CD, "Below the Water Line".

Bob Becker, CEO of New Orleans City Park, opens with a brief history of how the park was founded. Bob recounts Katrina's damage to the park and shares the clean up and replanting process, and exciting plans for the future. Lastly, Bob brings us up to speed on what is happening with the little train that circles the park.