Arts

Pittsburgh young widow

Pittsburgh college student created a blog to share her love and grief

By Lindsay Patross | June 29, 2021

Mollie Landman-Hunker met Brady Hunker in seventh grade at the Mount Pleasant Area Junior High School. They became close friends and started dating in high school. In 2016, Brady was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma, a rare bone cancer. 

Janel Young

Creating from a place of joy: An interview with artist Janel Young

By David Kindervater | June 17, 2021

Meet the Pittsburgh artist who is painting the town with bright colors and collaborating with national brands.

Mr. New Orleans

Stories of the New Orleans mafia as told by Cajun gangster Frenchy Brouillette

By Matt Haines | May 5, 2021

#ReadDat: ‘Mr. New Orleans’ tells the story of a grittier city through the eyes of the mafia

Faulkner House Books

What building has the most stories? The Faulkner House Books, of course.

By Marielle Songy | April 30, 2021

Down an alley, just off Jackson Square, is a book lover’s sanctuary, where one can find a curated selection of Southern literature and classics. Located at 624 Pirates Alley, Faulkner House Books is in a townhouse that was built in 1837 that in the 1920s was home to famed writer, William Faulkner.

Nesby Phips

Beaucoup power: Meet the artist behind the unique billboard in Treme

By Sabrina Stone | February 19, 2021

New Orleans artist / musician / rapper Nesby Phips has rented the space to share a message. With clear, bold, white words on a black backdrop, he has spelled out, “If you Black then you rich and got beaucoup power.” There’s something mysterious to the phrase, words suspended in air, but there’s also something that doesn’t need to be explained: this is a statement of empowerment, a sentence that can make you feel confidence, pride, warmth, or solidarity, a sentence that feels like truth. 

Stories of Appalachia

Rolling Pepperoni Unwrapped: Katt Schuler & the stories of Appalachia

By David Neimanis | February 16, 2021

“RP Unwrapped” is a new book from Rolling Pepperoni offering up a collection of stories from Appalachia

Lucille armstrong

What a wonderful world: The love story of Louis and Lucille Armstrong

By Marielle Songy | February 10, 2021

While many know of Louis’ accomplishments on stage, little is known about his personal life. Louis was married four times, his first marriage occurring when he was only 17 years old. However, it was his fourth and final marriage, to Lucille Wilson Armstrong, that was his longest. This was the relationship that would define Louis’ life.

Here’s your guide (with pictures!) to explore the Krewe of House Floats

By Matthew Hinton | February 1, 2021

The Krewe of House Floats is an initiative to decorate homes during the Carnival season because of the cancellation and postponement of parades and gatherings for Mardi Gras 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Albert Allenback

Albert Allenback is more than just Tank & The Bangas goofy flute guy

By Sabrina Stone | January 19, 2021

Albert Allenback, well known as the tall, lovable, goofy flute and saxophone player in New Orleans’ beloved Tank and the Bangas, is up to some serious stuff these days. 

Everybody get your roll on: The story behind New Orleans Skate School

By Marielle Songy | December 22, 2020

When the pandemic put Bobby Bonsey’s regular gig as a photographer on hold, he knew that he wanted to fill his time by giving back to the community and by doing something fun. He opened New Orleans Skate School in mid-September and now teaches people, of all ages and skillsets, how to properly roller skate.