As late spring drolls into summer on the Gulf Coast, New Orleanians are always greeted with the same game: gun shots or crepe myrtle berries popping off into flowers.
In 1993, the State of Louisiana considered allowing Mardi Gras Indians to open tribal casinos throughout the city of New Orleans, but settled instead on a single land-based casino.
After a herculean push by the City of New Orleans to get citizens to clean catch basins - the city is flooding even worse. With storm clouds rumbling, perhaps it's time to finally admit that was simply a shiny distraction.
The inaugural TooleFest (John Kennedy Toole Literary Festival) in 2020 is shaping up to be amazing - they currently have over 20 diverse sites such as bars, parks and theatres registered for playrights to hold performances of their work.
Hey New Orleans baby, we should be warmed up and ready to move on from all this sweet storm foreplay around the house and making good groceries... now it's time to pour a glass, wait for Entergy to dim the lights and let Barry put the moves on ya.
Due to Tropical Storm Barry, the LGBTQ community is holding a shelter in place dance party at Good Friends and has relaxed letter requirements to include E, H and V and those communities are also invited to come pass a good time.
For our newest residents choosing not to evacuate for Tropical Storm Barry, you now have 12-hours before you must turn in your pets to authorities for safekeeping. Drop off locations can be found at your local library or any participating Walgreens.