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Open-Mic Night at New Orleans’ Neutral Ground Coffee House

by Angelina August 21, 2010 Music

The Neutral Ground Coffee House is one of New Orleans’ most unique spots for coffee, teas, homemade cookies, pies, croissants and other tasty pastries in what feels like, well, home. You can chill out in the back in what reminds me of this Nepalese, chair-free dining room I once ate at, with plenty of pillows for seating, plus a nice …

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New Orleans’ Coconut Beach

by Angelina July 16, 2010 Food

A tan isn’t the only thing you’ll get at this beach. Pair that with a tight behind, a few beers (yes, “tight behind” and “beers” in the same sentence), lots of laughs, good competition and good times, and that’s Coconut Beach for you. It’s an outdoor beach volleyball complex and the only place in New Orleans where the beach (or …

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New Orleans Jesters: Local Soccer at its Best

by Angelina July 2, 2010 Events

In the spirit of World Cup Soccer, I’m dedicating my post to the greatest New Orleans Soccer team ever and their fans –the New Orleans Jesters – formerly known as the New Orleans Shell Shockers. Personally, I like “Jesters” better – it rolls off the tongue easier and it matches a New Orleans image of laissez-fare humor, Carnival and good …

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The Republic of Music

by Angelina June 25, 2010 Music

Now that the world agrees New Orleans is the number one spot for nightlife, according to TripAdvisor.com’s Annual Travelers’ Choice Awards, here’s my take on a trendy spot that’s helped New Orleans get such a high honor – The Republic.

Referred to mistakenly as “Miamiesque” (no disrespect to that wonderful city), The Republic (828 South Peters) is definitely not your …

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This Weekend’s Must-Do: The New Orleans Vieux-To-Do

by Angelina June 11, 2010 Uncategorized

One weekend, three free festivals celebrating three uniquely New Orleans and Louisiana products: Seafood, Creole Tomatoes and Cajun and Zydeco music.

The 24th annual “Vieux-To-Do” kicked off today in the Vieux Carre, after which it is named, with a traditional second-line lead by the famous Treme Brass Band, now featured on HBO’s new hit TV series, “Treme.” Here’s a clip …

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Free Summer Concerts at Algiers Point

by Angelina May 26, 2010 Events

When the New Orleans Young Leadership Council finishes up their free spring concert series, Wednesdays at the Square in June, the Algiers Economic Development Foundation brings you Wednesdays on the Point, a free summer concert series on the other side of the river, in the historic Old Algiers neighborhood.

It’s all the goodness from the ever-popular, mini-outdoor festivals YLC debuted …

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Noche Latina Fridays

by Angelina May 20, 2010 Nightlife

It doesn’t matter if you’re in sneakers or pumps, Friday nights Latino style is another reason to kick up those heels in New Orleans, literally.

There are a few venues around town that’ll offer free Salsa lessons before testing out new or improved skills on the floor, but there’s no need to know a thing about dancing to enjoy these …

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New Orleans’ Epic Dance Parties

by Angelina May 6, 2010 Nightlife

Few cities have the power of making you break into dance, no matter where you are or what you’re doing. Be it on the streets, at a club, at a fest or in a parking lot, if something’s playing in New Orleans chances are it’s good, and it’s making you move, sometimes without you realizing it.

It’s quite common for …

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All this on a Thursday? Yes, I’m so in the right place. Free Crawfish, Thursdays at The Maison on Frenchmen Street

by Angelina April 17, 2010 Nightlife

You can consistently find incredible live local music on any given night in New Orleans.

For example, practically every Monday night you can catch the legendary Preservation Hall Jazz Band at Preservation Hall on St. Peter Street for some authentic traditional New Orleans jazz. Or watch local trombone prodigy Glen David Andrews tear it up at dba in the Maringy’s …

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