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GoNOLA TV Presents: The National WWII Museum in New Orleans

by Andrew April 11, 2011 Arts & Culture

New Orleans has the distinct honor of being home to the National World War II Museum, a wonderful facility gives tribute to the brave men and women who fought for our country. In addition to the many exhibits featuring the events that occurred on our road to victory, the museum houses Chef John Besh’s American Sector restaurant, which puts …

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GoNOLA Flickr Pick of the Week: Oysters on the Half Shell

by Andy April 1, 2011 Fan Photo

I love oysters, and while they are a welcomed food on my plate anytime, I think the best time to enjoy oysters on the half shell is in the Spring. There is something about sitting outside on a spring afternoon in the warm sunlight with a cool breeze, drinking a cold beer and throwing back oysters. Everyone has a …

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6 Places for Al Fresco Dining in New Orleans

by Andy March 25, 2011 Food

It’s spring time in New Orleans and that means two things – festivals and beautiful weather. While the first is perhaps your reason for visiting New Orleans during the spring, the latter should be your reason for choosing where you eat. There are plenty of restaurants in NOLA that offer outside dining, but few that offer the right balance of …

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GoNOLA Flickr Pick of the Week: Go Shorty

by Andy March 25, 2011 Fan Photo

This Wednesday, March 30, marks the kick off of the 25th annual Wednesdays at the Square, a 12-week concert series hosted in New Orleans’ Lafayette Square hosted by the Young Leadership Council. WATS is a free music series featuring local artists like The Radiators, who are celebrating their last season together, Anders Osborne and this week’s Flickr Pick, Troy …

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Alexis Marceaux: An Interview with a Singer-Songwriter

by McClain March 24, 2011 Arts & Culture

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Alexis Marceaux is a singer-songwriter originally from the New Orleans area. Alexis will soon be releasing her sophomore CD, “Orange Moon.” Her CD release show is April 2nd at One Eyed Jack’s. She is also a member of the local indie rock band Glasgow. I spoke to Alexis recently about her early influences, her classical training, and how she …

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GoNOLA Flickr Pick of the Week: French Quarter Fest 2010

by Andy March 18, 2011 Events

If you can’t have a good time in New Orleans, you probably can’t have a good time anywhere. New Orleans is known for live music, great food and one continuous party. Every Spring marks the kick off of what New Orleanians call “Festival Season.” You’ll be hard pressed to spend a weekend in New Orleans between March and October …

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GoNOLA YouTube Pick of the Week: Bywater St. Patricks Day 2009

by Andy March 13, 2011 Events

In case you missed the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the Irish Channel yesterday, be sure to head to the Bywater Thursday night for the traditional Downtown St. Patrick’s Day parade at 7:00 pm. The annual downtown St. Patrick’s Day Parade begins on the corner of Burgundy and Piety in the city’s Bywater neighborhood, proceeds roughly up Royal Street, across …

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GoNOLA Flickr Pick of the Week: The Lads

by Andy March 11, 2011 Events

If you thought the party was over just because Fat Tuesday has come and gone, you don’t know New Orleans. This Saturday marks the 62nd Annual Irish Channel St. Patrick’s Day Club Mass and Parade celebration. The Mass will be held at 12:00 noon at St. Mary’s Assumption Church followed by the St. Patrick’s Parade at 1 p.m. Click here …

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Dave Malone Interview: One Last Watusi With the Radiators

by McClain March 10, 2011 Arts & Culture

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The Radiators are a New Orleans music institution. They fuse rock, pop, funk, soul and blues into a style all their own, known as “fish head music.” They are truly one of a kind. They put on one of the most rocking live shows I’ve ever seen. The Rads are disbanding after 33 years (and over 4,000 shows) together with …

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Mardi Gras Day Survival Guide

by Andy March 8, 2011 Events

First time to Mardi Gras? No worries, I’m a professional. After 24 years of Mardi Gras-ing in New Orleans, I’m confident I can help you have a good time. Here are eight things to keep in mind while you’re partaking in the revelry.

1. You can drink in the streets. Yes, drinking in the street is totally allowed and …

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GoNOLA YouTube Pick of the Week:Jimmy Maxwell plays The New Orleans Mardi Gras

by Andy March 6, 2011 Pick of the Week

Meeting of the courts is a Mardi Gras tradition not to be missed. Every year, to close out the Carnival season, the courts of Rex and Comus meet in the final celebration of Mardi Gras. Rex is perhaps the most recognized symbol of Carnival Season in New Orleans and is known as the King of Mardi Gras. Comus, on the …

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GoNOLA Flickr Pick of the Week: The Tiger Band Drumline in Rex 2008

by Andy March 4, 2011 Fan Photo

New Orleans is known for music and attending a Mardi Gras parade is like attending many mini-concerts. Every parade you attend will feature high school and college marching bands with dance teams, cheerleaders and flag girls. Personally, I love the bands and when a parade stops for a few minutes, I always hope I’m near the band. One of the …

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GIVERS: Late Night Interview With an Indie Band

by McClain March 3, 2011 Events

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GIVERS is a rock band from Lafayette, Louisiana. They are playing the 2011 Foburg Music Festival on Frenchmen Street. Known for their high energy live shows, the band recently signed to indie label Glassnote Records. I caught up with multi-instrumentalist Tiffany “Teddy” Lamson at 4:30 in the morning after their late night, two hour set Foburg 2010.

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GoNOLA YouTube Pick of the Week: Krewe Of Rex Parade Float: Mardi Gras 2010 New Orleans

by Andy February 26, 2011 Pick of the Week

Fat Tuesday is just 9 days away and we couldn’t be more excited! Mardi Gras day, unlike the rest of the carnival season, is packed with parades from dawn til dark, starting with Zulu at 7:00 am and ending with Truck Parades sometime in the late afternoon/early evening. The king of Mardi Gras, Rex, rolls following Zulu. One of …

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GoNOLA Flickr Pick of the Week: Flambeaux-New Orleans Mardi Gras-Beginning of Parade

by Andy February 25, 2011 Fan Photo

The flambeaux is an often unknown Mardi Gras tradition. According to history, the flambeaux was initially established by the old-line Carnival organization Comus, which sought to make “new people and customs the salvation of Mardi Gras” as the carriers of the flambeauxs were slaves and free men of color. Crowds tossed coins to the slaves and free men of …

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GoNOLA YouTube Pick of the Week: Uptown Indians – Mardi Gras Day 2009

by Andy February 20, 2011 Pick of the Week

Mardi Gras Indians are synonymous with New Orleans tradition and culture. If you are in NOLA for Fat Tuesday, we recommend seeing the Mardi Gras Indians at daybreak in Treme. By daybreak, we literally mean dawn. Yes, it’s early, but so worth it. If you aren’t in town during the Mardi Gras festivities, there are other chances and opportunities to …

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