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Jim Gaffigan: Banal Retentivenew

Comedian Jim Gaffigan jokes about mundane topics in his signature washed-out, falsetto delivery.
Gambit  |  Noah Bonaparte Pais  |  05-20-2009  |  Performance

'Shotgun' Is as Much a Forum for Conversation as It Is a Form of Entertainmentnew

Shotgun, author John Biguenet's second play in his three-production Rising Water cycle, examines New Orleans class and race divisions in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
Gambit  |  Noah Bonaparte Pais  |  05-05-2009  |  Performance

The Ponderosa Stomp Returns to New Orleansnew

Now in its eighth year, Dr. Ike Padnos' Ponderosa Stomp has evolved into more than just the anesthesiologist-by-day's moonlighting plaything; it's a time warp, a cultural preserve and a seemingly nonstop, 36-hour concert all rolled into one.
Gambit  |  Noah Bonaparte Pais  |  04-28-2009  |  Performance

There's Everything from Rock to Opera at the French Quarter Festivalnew

Gorging on live music is an annual tradition at the French Quarter Festival, long a one-stop shop for New Orleans' club scene.
Gambit  |  Noah Bonaparte Pais  |  04-14-2009  |  Performance

The Struggles of Bayou Boogaloonew

The Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo outdoor concert in New Orleans has operated relatively smoothly for the past two years, but infighting and questions about finances could bring it to an end.
Gambit  |  Noah Bonaparte Pais  |  03-17-2009  |  Performance

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