Local Flavor

Best Bets for the week of July 2: Essence Fest, Black Girl Giggles & More

By Kiri Walton | July 2, 2018

The 4th of July weekend is always packed with events happening around town, many of which are related to the city’s biggest event outside of Mardi Gras, the Essence Festival. Essence Festival The Essence Festival is a celebration of black women, who drive pop culture, fashion, elections, and it also brings in more revenue to […]

10 NOLA podcasts to listen to this summer

By Clint Durrett | July 1, 2018

Here are 10 podcasts made in, by and for New Orleans.

Your guide to get geeky in Nerd Orleans

By Clint Durrett | June 29, 2018

In a city that enjoys cocktails, music and general nightlife, finding a joint to kick back and sling a 20-sided dice can be a challenge. But here are some places you can get your nerd on in the Crescent City.

The Legacy of Oretha Castle Haley, the namesake of Central City’s Main Street

By Kiri Walton | June 26, 2018

“We try to make sure her legacy and the work she did doesn’t get erased,” said Blair Haley about his grandmother, Oretha Castle Haley.

New Orleans’ Pop City owner creates t-shirt response to Melania Trump’s controversial jacket

By Kiri Walton | June 25, 2018

The first lady “made a mistake. So, we wanted to correct the mistake. What she must’ve meant to say is that she DID care.”

Treme: in Photos

By Lindsay Patross | June 14, 2018

“We’re all going crazy, Buck jumpin’ and having fun”