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GoNOLA TV Presents: Prospect 2

by Andrew December 20, 2011 Arts & Culture

We just can’t say enough about how special it is to have the Prospect 2 art biennial in New Orleans. In its third cycle – after the inaugural Prospect 1 then Prospect 1.5 – the city-wide international artists showcase continues the visionary artistic movement juxtaposed with New Orleans’ unique architecture, culture and environment. This year, Prospect 2 hosts 28 artists …

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GoNOLA TV Presents: The New Orleans Cooking Experience

by Andrew December 12, 2011 Food

The culinary world is a battlefield and the sense of camaraderie felt among its soldier chefs is strong and distinct. New Orleans chefs go to battle every day and when they leave on their ride, march or trudge back home – or to the nearest bar – they say “alright” with a knowing nod to their passing fellow men, for …

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GoNOLA TV Presents: Celebration in the Oaks

by Andrew December 2, 2011 Events

If discovering the sparkling forest of Celebration in the Oaks won’t put you in the holiday spirit, then we give up. Today marks the official nightly opening of the giant outdoor Christmas light display in City Park, continuing through New Year’s Day, 2012. Celebration in the Oaks is becoming a national Christmas destination and is as wondrous for children …

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GoNOLA TV Presents: Thanksgiving at Arnaud’s

by Andrew November 21, 2011 Cocktail Culture

It’s nice to know that even if you can’t in many other towns, you can always get a well made drink or an epicurean meal on a holiday in New Orleans. This Thanksgiving, if you don’t have any traditional plans or aren’t partaking in one of the many alternative Thanksgiving festivities in New Orleans, you can dine out at several …

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GoNOLA TV Underground: The Big Easy Rollergirls

by Andrew November 14, 2011 Sports & Recreation

Talk about some tough broads – the Big Easy Rollergirls are a female force to be reckoned with in New Orleans. Over the past several years, a resurgence of the fond post-Depression era sport has sprawled America. Roller Derby is a way for women to exercise their fierce, competitive spirit, doing so with plenty of attitude and flair, especially in …

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GoNOLA TV Musician Series: John Boutte

by Andrew November 10, 2011 Music

Seeing John Boutte play at d.b.a. Saturday evenings is something everyone should have on their weekend to-do list whether they are on vacation or live in New Orleans. The man responsible for writing the anthem for the hit HBO series, Treme, is not only a gifted gospel and soul singer, but a delightful New Orleans character. He’s just another of …

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The New Orleans Museum of Art Gains Digital Prestige In Its 100th Year

by Sally Tunmer November 7, 2011 Arts & Culture

NOMA’s new website is a work of art in itself. After undergoing major recent renovations, the ultimate online source for the New Orleans Museum of Art has become not only a thing of beauty but an interactive user playground. Diving into the online world of NOMA is the next best thing to physically being there, which you will want to …

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GoNOLA TV Presents: The Historic New Orleans Collection

by Sally Tunmer November 3, 2011 Arts & Culture

The Historic New Orleans Collection is the preserver of captivating New Orleans artifacts and history. With the bicentennial of 1812 coming up on April 30, 2012, 200 years after Louisiana was inducted into the union as the 18th state, THNOC is currently hosting an exhibition in commemoration. The piece called “The 18th Star: Treasures from 200 Years of Louisiana Statehood” …

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GoNOLA TV Presents: The Preservation Hall

by Andrew October 24, 2011 Music

Preservation Hall is a jazz club emanating with the essence and sounds of historic New Orleans. Music reverberates from its doors on a nightly basis, created by musicians devoted to the integrity and survival of the New Orleans jazz tradition. Often times those musicians are the Preservation Hall Jazz Band – the engineers of authentic, local jazz music. Bring the …

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Willie Mae’s Scotch House: A New Orleans Legend

by Andrew October 6, 2011 Food

A little fried chicken joint in the Treme is causing quite the nation-wide stir. First, Bon Appetit named Willie Mae’s Scotch House one of the six best places for fried chicken in the country in 2010. Then, food traveler, restauranteur and overall rockstar Anthony Bourdain stopped by in his recent No Reservations: “Cajun Country” episode, causing another resurgence in publicity. …

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GoNOLA TV Musician Series: Meschiya Lake and The Little Big Horns

by Andrew October 4, 2011 Music

As a young performance artist, Meschiya Lake began her career as an entertainer touring with a circus troupe and conducting daring sideshow acts. During a stop in New Orleans, she fell in love with the equally whimsical city and it is here where her nomadic tendencies ended. Frequenting the sequestered part of Royal in the French Quarter for street musicians, …

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GoNOLA TV Presents: The Columns Hotel

by Andrew September 8, 2011 Things To Do

Happy Hour at the Columns Hotel is a treasured pastime in New Orleans and a must-do for locals as well as visitors, just like riding the streetcar or getting a po-boy. Of course it’s also a beautiful, historical hotel on St. Charles Avenue in the perfect location for a vacation. Its huge, open front porch anchored by the hotel’s signature …

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GoNOLA TV Presents: The Freret Street Experience

by Andrew September 1, 2011 Food

Uptown New Orleans is bustling right now and the continued development of its definitive streets like Oak Street and Freret Street are a big part of that. Locals have seen tremendous growth on Freret St. over the years with new additions like the craft cocktail bar, Cure, the gourmet hot dog stand, Dat Dog, gourmet burgers from The …

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GoNOLA TV Presents: Quality Burgers with Homestyle Flair at Cowbell

by Andrew August 25, 2011 Food

We recommend staying close to or not even leaving Oak St. in Uptown this weekend. Why would you when the Krewe of O.A.K. storms the streets with their Midsummer Mardi Gras or the amazing restaurants and bars are beckoning you inside their doors, including Cowbell, a comfortable, down-home burger restaurant that uses house-ground, grass-fed beef. Burgers aren’t the only thing …

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GoNOLA TV Presents: Theatres at Canal Place

by Andrew August 1, 2011 Things To Do

Summer is in full gear and that means big summer blockbusters are hitting the theaters. After a day of exploring the New Orleans French Quarter, head over to the Theatres at Canal Place to experience dinner and a movie in a whole new way! In addition to classic confections, you can enjoy selections from a gourmet menu at Adolfo …

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GoNOLA TV Presents: The Carousel Bar at the Hotel Monteleone

by Andrew July 18, 2011 Cocktail Culture

The Carousel Bar at the historic Hotel Monteleone is an absolute must-visit when you’re in New Orleans. The bar is an actual functioning carousel and rotates a complete 360 degrees!  It is also the birth place of the Vieux Carre cocktail, which has been selected as the chosen cocktail for this year’s Tales of the Cocktail (TOTC) conference in …

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