Community

Cocktail(s) of The Week: #ToastTheTrees Social Media Campaign Combines Whiskey And Tree Planting

By Paula Echevarria | September 13, 2018

New Orleans’ bars are joining a national effort to help plant trees.

Kenner Mayor Walks Back Nike Ban Amid Public Pressure

By Alex Galbraith | September 13, 2018

Zahn’s Nike ban lasted all of a week before city attorneys appealed to his better judgement.

Protest Of Kenner Mayor’s Controversial Nike Ban Draws Huge Crowd

By Alex Galbraith | September 11, 2018

Famous faces and big crowds were on hand for a protest of Kenner Mayor Ben Zahn.

Claiborne Corridor Cultural Innovation District seeks to bring new life ‘under the bridge’

By Kiri Walton | September 8, 2018

The CCCID hopes to support culture-bearers and entrepreneurs and revitalize an area of New Orleans once known as a bustling commercial epicenter.

No Dream Deferred Hopes To Spread Reform Through Powerful Art

By Alex Galbraith | September 7, 2018

The theater company is hosting a day of performances advocating for criminal justice reform on Saturday.

Free Festivals, Markets & Rallies Fill Out The Weekend

By Alex Galbraith | September 7, 2018

There’s a little bit of everything to get into this weekend for the sum total of zero dollars.

Calling All Who Dats: Gleason Gras is This Friday

By Alex Galbraith | September 6, 2018

Ring in the Saints season and help out a good cause tomorrow night.

Check Out ‘EMPIRE’ After Hours Tonight With New Work From Bmike

By Alex Galbraith | September 6, 2018

The exhibit opens up after hours for an artist talk and public reception.

Living On A Landfill: Gordon Plaza Rally Hopes To Bring Attention To Toxic Community

By Alex Galbraith | September 5, 2018

Shannon Rainey and the residents of Gordon Plaza are shining a light on a decades-long fight this weekend.

Central City Houses

New Central City Park To Explain Neighborhood’s Civil Rights History

By Alex Galbraith | September 5, 2018

A new park planned for Central City will pay tribute to the important moments of the Civil Rights Era that occurred in the neighborhood.