New Orleans

Christmas Bonfires Along The Levees 2012

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and Santa Claus get a little help with navigation along the Mississippi River. On Christmas Eve, along many sections of the levees there will be bonfires lighting the way for Papa Noel, as we like to call him down… Read More »

Wizard World Comic Con 2012

If you missed the New Orleans Comic Con, then you missed out on one heck of a sci-fi, geeky good time. Stars from The Boondock Saints, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Buffy, Hercules, the WWE, and, of course, the comic book industry itself were al… Read More »

Mouth Watering New Orleans Recipes To Try

I love cooking and baking almost as much as I love devouring the delicious rewards of the hard work. I have a feeling that I’m not the only out there like that, especially when it comes to New Orleans (and Louisiana) influenced recipes. That… Read More »

A Brief History of the Mississippi River

Ahhhh, the mighty Mississippi... To some, the Mississippi River is nothing more than a brown slice of water separating the east bank from the west bank of New Orleans. Its a reason to pay a toll. To others, its been a way of life for hundreds … Read More »

New Orleans History Lesson: Part Two

Need a primer on New Orleans’ long and storied past? Experience New Orleans offers a two-part snapshot of what happened where in New Orleans, from the city’s founding to the present-day. Whether you’re a NOLA native or new visitor, … Read More »

New Orleans History Lesson: Part One

Need a primer on New Orleans’ long and storied past? Experience New Orleans offers a two-part snapshot of what happened where in New Orleans, from the city’s founding to the present-day. Whether you’re a NOLA native or new visitor, … Read More »

Jazz Fest Highlights: Second Weekend

The best of the Fest, day by day. Thursday, May 3 The second weekend of Jazz Fest started off with a talent-packed Thursday lineup. Flow Tribe, the Dukes of Dixieland, Ani DiFranco, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, and more highly anticipated acts … Read More »

Meet the Carriage House at Maison Dupuy

Just when you thought that the Maison Dupuy couldn’t get any better–welcome to the Carriage House. An 1800s cottage tucked behind the hotel, the Maison Dupuy’s Carriage House is the ultimate in French Quarter luxury. The firs… Read More »

St. Patrick's Day in New Orleans

It's festival season in New Orleans, and things are about to get even crazier than usual! Here's a convenient primer on the Crescent City's St. Patrick's Day traditions, with a little history thrown in as lagniappe. Whether you… Read More »

Comic Con Was a Blast!

This past weekend, I had the chance to visit the New Orleans Comic Con, and I had a fantastic time. I took in the sites and quickly blew through my spending allowance on great finds both for myself and my son. All of the celebrities were out i… Read More »