AltWeeklies Wire
Bohemian Breaks for New Orleans?new
A set of "cultural economy" tax credits could help the city realize a number of its development goals, from arts and architecture to entertainment and culinary delights.
Gambit |
Jeremy Alford |
06-06-2007 |
Policy Issues
Tags: public policy issues
James Blood Ulmer: Blood and Pietynew
With six covers on Bad Blood in the City culled from the rich, muddy history of rural Southern blues, Ulmer's pedigree as a down-home swamp dog could easily pass examination.
Fear and Loathing in the Crescent Citynew
This 133-page book is a quick and engaging read that presents an insight into how racism has endured through the ages.
Gambit |
Kandace Power Graves |
06-06-2007 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
The New Frontier of Coastal Restorationnew
If Louisiana would invest in higher education programs in coastal restoration, it could be at the forefront of a fledgling industry that could rival the oil boom.
Tags: Education
Weathering the Stormnew
With hurricane season approaching, experts advise residents to make their own emergency plans, and not to rely on the government.
Contract Hellnew
Louisiana's $756 million contract with ICF International to help homeowners recover from Hurricane Katrina was hurriedly awarded and monitored with limited resources, making for a perfect political storm that is just now making landfall.
Collector's Additionsnew
How to start collecting wine and build a wine cellar on a budget.
Gambit |
Brenda Maitland |
05-22-2007 |
Food+Drink
New Orleans Gets the Honorary Bluesnew
New Orleans and Louisiana artists more than held their own against contenders from more commonly invoked blues hotspots at the annual Blues Foundation awards and Blue Hall of Fame inductions.
Tags: Tab Benoit
In the Pen?new
After ditching a roadside carnival about 35 years ago to raise grandbabies and fight chickens in south Louisiana, Judy Duthu now wonders what will happen to her way of life if the state Legislature bans cockfighting.
Gambit |
Jeremy Alford |
05-22-2007 |
Animal Issues
Tags: animal issues
HPV: A Hidden Dangernew
The human papilloma virus is rampant in the sexually active population and can cause cervical cancer and other diseases -- one New Orleans coed tries to get the word out about a life-saving vaccine.
Tags: Health & Science
Sendoff for Alvin Batistenew
Jass clarinetist and educator Alvin Batiste is mourned by fans, family and friends and memorialized with a jazz funeral in New Orleans.
Tags: Alvin Batiste
Schoolhouse Rockersnew
Young reformers are trading cushy jobs in the corporate world for life in the trenches of New Orleans public schools.
Tags: Education
Headed for a Showdown?new
No matter what, most statewide officials in Louisiana can expect some kind of opposition next year.
Growing Up in Americanew
McMurtry is a ragged-voiced roots-rocker with mean electric guitar chops, who deals in close-up storytelling.
Gambit |
Alison Fensterstock |
05-16-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: James McMurtry
Alvin Batiste: Bringing it Homenew
He's carved his place in the jazz continuum by teaching others how to take their place there -- and by showing that those who teach can also play.
Gambit |
Jason Berry |
05-16-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Alvin Batiste
