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The sophisticated and seductive Bar Marilou in New Orleans

I want to share details on the sophisticated and seductive Bar Marilou with all of you. Whether the night calls for “intimate … Continue reading The sophisticated and seductive Bar Marilou in New Orleans

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Watch: New Orleans Second Line Weddings

Have you ever walked down the street and see lovers showing out like this? Some were taught to shun public … Continue reading Watch: New Orleans Second Line Weddings

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Local rapper gains national recognition by freestyling on New Orleans streets

Local rapper gains national recognition by freestyling on New Orleans streets — Read on http://www.wdsu.com/article/local-rapper-gains-national-recognition-by-freestyling-on-new-orleans-streets/28569513 https://youtu.be/4jcKywvtTNhttps://youtu.be/4jcKywvtTNw Source credit: WDSU and … Continue reading Local rapper gains national recognition by freestyling on New Orleans streets

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My fabulous evening at grand opening of The Marquee by Bluegreen Vacations in New Orleans

On June 15, Florida-based timeshare company Bluegreen Vacations opened The Marquee, a luxury resort in the former Elk Medical Plaza … Continue reading My fabulous evening at grand opening of The Marquee by Bluegreen Vacations in New Orleans

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Big Freddia dishes out Bouncing Beignets flavored Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream

The Queen Diva “Big Freedia” has collaborated with ice cream maker Ben & Jerry’s on the limited flavored ice cream, … Continue reading Big Freddia dishes out Bouncing Beignets flavored Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream

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Most Admired Woman and Forever First Lady Michelle Obama Confirmed to Headline the 25th Anniversary ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans

The Best-Selling Author and Global Icon Will Take the Stage at the Louisiana Superdome to Discuss Her Record-Setting Book, New … Continue reading Most Admired Woman and Forever First Lady Michelle Obama Confirmed to Headline the 25th Anniversary ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans

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Pianist, singer Mac “Dr. John” Rebennack, an icon of New Orleans music, has died | News | theadvocate.com

https://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/news/article_a962e500-8877-11e9-991d-2f4782c02ae0.html New Orleans music icon Dr. John gets celebratory second-line: ‘I know Mac would have loved this’ https://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/entertainment_life/keith_spera/article_2d368fd8-8983-11e9-a17f-7f1b4004f430.html?utm_content=bufferc2941&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebookneworleans&utm_campaign=buffer&fbclid=IwAR3wiJsRVtrw5ftoi3bKjRiYdX84jc7kRFB4kodqHaik-bzFIAbKQY6nCeI Mac … Continue reading Pianist, singer Mac “Dr. John” Rebennack, an icon of New Orleans music, has died | News | theadvocate.com

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The Parlour with Mykia Jovan

Dopeciety presents: The Parlour with Mykia Jovan Thursday, May 16 8:30pm, $7 advance // $10 at the door Billie Holiday and Erykah … Continue reading The Parlour with Mykia Jovan

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My Cinco de Mayo Plans at the New Orleans Jazz Museum

Cinco de Mayo celebrations commemorate the Mexican victory over the French army during the Battle of Puebla on May 5th, … Continue reading My Cinco de Mayo Plans at the New Orleans Jazz Museum

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When did you fall in love with HipHop? I fell in love with Hiphop when the beat of New Orleans called for Me

There are days when I’m confronted with the heartbreaking fact that my people, native New Orleanians are in search of our very own music in our soul. The heartbeat, the soul of New Orleans plays a tune soft and quiet playing in sync with your heartbeat. What I have found is that many New Orleanians need to see the music, see the beat, see the horn, the drum, the speaker that produces the sound or else they are sure if it’s what they are hearing. Continue reading When did you fall in love with HipHop? I fell in love with Hiphop when the beat of New Orleans called for Me