The Future of College Sports
Athletic Director Troy Dannen has a new vision for Tulane University.
Mind + Body: September 2016
Out and About: A recently launched company connects locals with travelers to experience NOLA in a whole new way.
Fashion: Power Play
They are strong, majestic women — leaders in their perspective industries — at the top of their game and killing it in their careers with style and finesse like no other. Often called “Alpha-Female” or “Lady-Boss” these ladies show off their style sense with fashions from Saks Fifth Avenue.
How to Raise an Entrepreneur
Teach your child the necessary skills to become an entrepreneur, starting early in life.
Weekend Cheat Sheet: Raise the Curtain
Celebrate fall with a weekend filled with cooler weather, fabulous food and the performing arts!
Reviving a Legend: Pontchartrain Hotel
Innovative hospitality and real estate investors AJ Capital Partners have reinvigorated the Garden District gem with design that pays homage to the hotel’s illustrious past, while simultaneously appealing to future generations.
Libations for Locals: Game On!
September brings to mind many things, from leaves changing color to the start of a whole new school year, but, in New Orleans (and possibly all of Louisiana), this time of year can only mean one thing … another season of Saints football! Don your black and gold, and discover these sports bars where you […]
Honoring the Winners of the 2016 Downtown NOLA Awards
Speaker Bill Masterton will head the ceremony for the five finalists who have renewed and enriched the Downtown New Orleans neighborhood.
Reagan Sidney: The Grass is Greener
One morning, eight years ago, Reagan Sidney woke up and decided it was the perfect day to completely change her life.
Find Your High
Mark Berger, co-owner of higherpower Cycle|Yoga|TRX, helps you get your sweat on!
A Stealthy Disease
Ovarian cancer education is the first step in detecting this deadly disease.
One Hot Commodity
Planet Beach CEO, Stephen Smith, invents a way to work out and recover — at the same time.
Breaking Free
Lisa Arnold, the inspirational filmmaker of Caged No More, leads a passionate crusade to raise awareness about human trafficking happening right here at home.
Arts: September 2016
Queen of Burlesque: A revealing local festival offers a peek into the world of parody performance.
Spotlight on Bone Health
Good nutrition is critical in osteoporosis prevention and treatment.
Weekend Cheat Sheet: Exploring the “inner” city
Temperatures soar during August, the hottest month of the year in subtropical New Orleans. It’s a perfect time to stay inside, take advantage of the air conditioning and beat the heat at some of the coolest spots in the city!
Spaces & Design: Merging Mediums
New York’s Architecture & Design Film Festival comes to New Orleans for the first time this summer in a celebration designed for professionals and enthusiasts alike.
Libations for Locals: Sippin’ Summer Fruits
Local bartenders will take full advantage of the last of the season’s harvest for their latest concoctions, so tip well, kick back and imbibe the fruits of their labor.
DDD to Honor This Year’s Downtown New Orleans Virtuosos
Ceremony exalts five finalists who have renewed and enriched the Downtown New Orleans neighborhood.
Michael Naquin: Excitement on Tap
Michael Naquin, founder and brewmaster at 40 Arpent Brewing Co., wouldn’t be surprised if he were the only hairdresser on the planet who switched careers to become a beer brewer.
Ben Kleban: Paving the Road to Success
Ben Kleban refuses to accept the premise that New Orleans public schools are struggling.
Staying Ahead of Sickness
National Immunization Awareness Month spotlights the importance of vaccines.
John “Chip” Davis, DDS, MD
A Culture of Excellence: John “Chip” Davis, DDS, MD, entered medical school the long way. By completing dental school first.
Cost Innovation in Coordinated Care
Dr. Steven Udvarhelyi is advocating change as the new CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana.
Arts: August 2016
Satchmo SummerFest: The annual celebration of Louis Armstrong finds a new home at Jackson Square.
Perspiration, Pretties & Parties
Stay cool, and look great, with these top boutique picks.
Top Biz Picks for 2016
As the 21st century rolls on, the world is changing faster than anybody thought possible. Twenty years ago, computers were heavy, slow machines, just entering the home. Today, almost everyone has a computer in their pocket.
Banding Together
Delivering Hope NOLA provides support to mother’s of prematurely born infants.
Mind + Body: August 2013
Get Your Sweat On: TheSweat Social invites tourists and locals alike to get their bodies movin’.
Person-to-Person
A local personal trainer focuses on individualized attention and reaching short-term goals for ultimate success.
Hot Fun In The Sun
It’s time to peel away the layers and bare it all in summer’s most popular fashions!
Josh Kelly Gives a Realistic Spin on Reality Shows Through the UnReal
John Kelly — the talented, handsome actor and former Army Ranger — smolders in Lifetime’s addictive award-winning scripted drama UnREAL.
Life Before and After Cancer
It’s not what you can’t do, it’s what you are doing that counts.
Weekend Cheat Sheet: Stellar Staycation
Why bother packing your bags, spending ridiculous prices on airfare and settling for less-than-superb accommodations when you can stay right here for the weekend and be a tourist in your own town? Explore our fabulous city and discover wondrous places you’ve never known existed right in your own backyard.
The Refinery: The Sweetness of Downtown Living
Orleans Properties transforms a 200-year-old molasses refinery into luxury residential accommodations.
Libations for Locals: Keeping Your Cool
Rain or shine, summertime in New Orleans means soaring temperatures and sub-tropical humidity. Here’s how to keep icy, refreshing and delightfully intoxicating beverages close at hand.
Wes McWhorter: Rouler Gets Rollin’
Wes McWhorter has done weird, creative stuff for the better part of his adult life. And it was on an epic bike ride from Nashville to New Orleans that he came up with his latest crazy idea.
Kristen Schenck: A Picture in Paint
The easel was covered in dust. For almost a decade, Kristen Catalano Schenck’s professional painter’s easel — a gift from her parents — sat stashed in the closet of her childhood bedroom, while she pursued other avenues in retail and as a professional trainer after graduation at the University of New Orleans.
Freedom of Choice
Skip the cookie-cutter mall fashions for some of these hip boutique finds.
Return of the Big Man
Coby Fleener continues the Saints’ reliance on the tight end position.
Home Away from Home
Drawing parallels between France and New Orleans isn’t so hard after all.
Mind + Body: July 2016
Yoga for Life – A new yoga tour stops in New Orleans to explore how yoga has affected the people in our community.
Fitness at Any Age
Kelly Personal Training tailors workouts to fit your specific needs.
Arts: July 2016
Tony Award-winning Toilet Humor – St. Bernard theater troupe presents musical comedy “Urinetown.”
Jenn Lormand: Getting to the Core
Beyond the spit-up, past the exhaustion, beneath the stretch marks and over the weight gain, there’s a quieter side to being a new mother that no one wants to talk about: pelvic floor dysfunction.
Hands-on Interaction
Sterling Surgical Hospital Administrator Chris Daniel is eyeing the future of healthcare.
Rising Above
Toni Tennille, the vivacious vocalist of Grammy Award-winning musical duo Captain and Tennille opens up about her music and her life.
Michael Nelson: Exploring the Gulf’s Gastronomy
Growing up in a landlocked state like Illinois, Michael Nelson possessed an unusual taste for seafood.
Libations for Locals: A Man’s Man
If your dad is the type who can build a barbecue pit in the backyard with his bare hands, repair a leaky bathroom faucet formerly believed to be unfixable and still be dressed to the nines in time for a night on the town, he’s most definitely a man’s man who deserves to relax with […]
Tom Neyhart: Sunshine and Positive Energy
The owner of a solar power company might typically embrace the technology out of passion for clean energy. But at PosiGen, Tom Neyhart is much more in the business of helping people.
Walking Proof: Brittany Grunberg
After a week in a coma, college freshman Brittany Grunberg woke up to find that bacterial meningitis had barely spared her life but that it had taken both of her legs below her knees. She wasn’t angry, but she was frustrated.
Arts: June 2016
Focusing on the Negatives: NOMA exhibitions illuminate a fading photographic art.
Weekend Cheat Sheet: Father’s Day Fun
What better way for dad to spend this Father’s Day than by keeping it completely casual? Get him out of the suit and tie, and into some shorts and flip-flops for a kicked-back weekend that takes him nowhere near the office!
Downtown Living: June 2016
Changing day by day, the Downtown neighborhood of New Orleans always has something new and exciting going on. Visit and see for yourself!
Culture Shock
Moving from cookie-cutter suburbia to New Orleans soul meant some changes were in order.
Mind + Body: June 2016
Dog Bite Prevention: They may be man’s best friend, but any dog can bite under stressful situations.
The Science of Staying Fit
Exercise Science, LLC, combines personal training with exercise physiology to strengthen the entire body.
Big Shoes to Fill
Wes Palmisano takes the torch at Palmisano Contractors from his father Warren.
Right Place, Right Time, Right Guy
Sugith Varughese, the Canadian writer, director and actor, stars in the critically acclaimed American drama The Girlfriend Experience on Starz.
The New Addition
Michael Raspanti joins his father Joe at the iconic Raspanti Law Firm.
Weekend Cheat Sheet: Ode to Mom
We believe our beloved mothers deserve more than a mere 24 hour celebration! Our minds and hearts know that even a whole month is barely adequate, but, being the modest mom she is, she’d likely be overjoyed with one bliss-filled weekend.
Libations for Locals: Imbibe the Herbaceous
Blooming flowers and seasonal showers ensure that the flora of New Orleans is flourishing — and that local mixologists are taking advantage of the bounty.
Titus Perkins: Inspiring Success
With a disabled grandmother as his only guardian, Titus Perkins was forced to become the leader of his household at a very young age. “I was cooking since I was 6 or 7, standing in a chair to reach the stove, while [my grandmother] was in her wheelchair,” Perkins says.
Nicholas Busciglio: Painting the Spirit of New Orleans
Born in Orange County, California, Nicholas Busciglio was blessed with a childhood of privilege. Dazzled by the allure of Hollywood, Busciglio first sought to enter the world of filmmaking and attended the prestigious private Christian college Chapman University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in film production.
Michael George Lizanich II: Steering Toward Success
Since appearing in a General Motors magazine as a toddler, Michael George Lizanich II has been an avid admirer of the automobile. “I’ve always been a car guy,” he says. “I’m only 21 years old, and I’m currently on car No. 20!”
Life-Changing Results
These two fitness gurus will have you in tip-top shape in no time.
The Heart of Louisiana: Hokie Gajan
At its very best, sports offers more than entertainment — it offers personification and exemplification of who we are and what we can do at our best.
Mind + Body: May 2016
Cosmetic Deli: Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics opens two new boutiques in NOLA.
Animal Magnetism
Jane Velez-Mitchell — the award-winning television journalist, The New York Times bestselling author and animal activist encourages others at NOLA Veggie Fest to embrace a cruelty-free vegan lifestyle.
Arts: May 2016
Must Be Two Sides: A local art exhibition portrays dueling sides of black life.
Stephen Landreneau, MD, FACG
He thought he wanted to be an emergency room physician.
New Heights in Healthcare
Paradigm Health System’s president shares his secrets to success.
Weekend Cheat Sheet: April 2016
Frolic among the budding flowers and trees, while enjoying all of the food and festivities that accompany the onset of spring in New Orleans.
Heidi Malnar
Catching the Rhythm – Growing up as an Army brat constantly on the move, Heidi Malnar discovered stability, passion and a love for movement when her parents first enrolled her in dance at the tender age of 3. Almost instantly she felt drawn to the rhythm and would seek out dance classes regardless of where […]
Libations for Locals: Springtime Spirits
Enjoy the springtime weather in lush, outdoor spaces with cooling springtime spirits — and taste new possibilities in every sumptuous sip.
Investing in the Culture of New Orleans
Local arts patronage site Culturalyst wins the 4th Annual Downtown NOLA Arts-Based Business Pitch presented by the Downtown Development District, Creative Alliance of New Orleans and the Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation during New Orleans Entrepreneur Week recently held March 11-18.
In Her Element
New Orleans native Heather Silbernagel Somers launches interior design showroom Élan Studio, specializing in creating a classic, sophisticated ambiance for both commercial and residential spaces.
Arts: April 2016
A Time for Rhyme: The New Orleans Poetry Festival debut will feature local and national poets.
Watching Your Salt
Managing your salt intake is critical for cardiovascular and kidney health.
All in the Family
Mark Duncan helps clients navigate delicate family law-related matters through his firm, Davis & Duncan, LLC.
Shake that Brass
It’s unfortunate that you cannot keep beat to save your soul, regardless of how many Bud Lights you consume. Don’t fret — everyone around you thinks they can dance too.
Kicking Off Soccer in New Orleans
Coach Kenny Farrell leads the 2016 New Orleans Jesters into a season filled with hope.
Mind + Body: April 2016
Hitting the Pavement: Southern Runner finds new owners and a new home on Oak Street.
Body Movin’
A local personal trainer turned to TRX to lose baby weight, and she has never looked back.
Letting in the Light
Actress Kimberly Willams-Paisley pens a poignant, loving tribute to her mother, and furthers an important conversation on dementia and its agonizing effect on families.
OB/GYN and Primary Care: Why Women Need Both
For many women of reproductive age, their OB/GYN might be the only physician they see on an annual basis, if they have no other health issues. Dr. Jennifer L. Lapeyrolerie, an OB/GYN physician who has been practicing at Touro for nearly two decades, sees this with many of her patients.
No More Excuses
New Orleans may be a small city, but it contains a whole lifetime worth of experiences. Get out there to explore, sip, savor and taste all our wondrous city has to offer.
Meet the Designers
This year’s Top Design Competition features 10 emerging designers that will knock your socks off.
March Fashion Madness
Get in on the excitement as New Orleans Fashion Week amps up for 2016.
Mind + Body: March 2016
Raising the Barre: A new fitness studio in Lakeview focuses on building strength from the inside out.
Arts: March 2016
Basking in China Lights: A new lantern exhibition sets City Park aglow.
Clayton Shelvin: Staging Artists’ Opportunities
Le Petit Theatre has been a New Orleans institution for a century as of this month, but, with a fresh group of staff members, including associate producer and education director Clayton Shelvin, the theater is providing local talent with opportunities they can’t always find elsewhere.
Myla Poree: Small Businesses, Big Goals
The city of New Orleans is no stranger to the importance of small businesses. And one business-minded local has learned the power of serving small business owners’ needs to grow the community.
Strength in Movement
A local Pilates instructor finds joy in safely guiding her clients beyond what they initially believe is possible.
Full Speed Ahead
Demetrius Grosse shines in 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi, Game of Silence and Westworld; champions the rebuilding of New Orleans and serves as a celebrity co-chair for the Louisiana SPCA’s Howling Success Gala.
Style: XO for the XY Chromosomes
A new clothing store brings stylish menswear to Metairie Road.
Home Design Overload
The 2016 NOLA Home Show featured a number of trends you can apply to your home this year.
Hydrate Your Skin
The up-and-coming HydraFacial treatment promises results without inflaming your skin.
Daniel Victory: A Spirited Education
If any New Orleans local or visitor has wondered what craft cocktails are all about, they can head over to DrinkLab and its next-door neighbor Victory, both of which are owned by bartender, entrepreneur and craft cocktail connoisseur Daniel Victory.
Weekend Cheat Sheet: February 2016
The idea of romance differs for everyone, but what’s important is spending quality time with your significant other regardless of what delicious adventures you dare to take … just take them together!
Dr. Ashley Geoghegan: When Integration Is Key
As Eastern medicine becomes more commonplace in local healthcare, so too it has a place in veterinary medicine.
Holli Gaspard: Unleashing the Beauty Within
There’s nothing like adding a little beauty to the world, and, for nearly 30 years, the team at H2O Salon and Spa in Metairie has been committed to making customers look and feel their best — from the inside out.
Ariel Wilson: Empowering Female Youth
Supporting the future of young African American girls in the New Orleans area has become a passion project for Ariel Wilson, founder and president of The Orchid Society.
Legal Profile: Planning Is Everything
Meet Carole Cukell Neff, a local estate planner who is an expert in her field.
Trendsetters: February 2016
Check out these sartorial savvy tastemakers, stylish ideas and wardrobe solutions, brought to you by New Orleans Fashion Week!
Winner on a Mission
New Orleans looks to head coach Alvin Gentry to bring the Pelicans to new winning heights.
Falling in Love with NOLA (Again)
Motherhood has allowed me to relive childhood memories with my own son.
Mind + Body: February 2016
Girl Power: A new book sheds light on how parents can raise healthy daughters.
Retrain Your Brain
A new book highlights the transformational weight-loss journey of two friends who lost over 100 pounds each, while finding their purpose along the way.
NCIS: New Orleans Lady
The vivacious Tony-nominated actress on NCIS: New Orleans and Civil War drama miniseries Mercy Street enjoys work and life in New Orleans.
The Marvel of Mardi Gras
This over-the-top celebration has a rich history that brings in nearly $500 million to the City of New Orleans annually.
Arts: February 2016
Spotlight on New Orleans Scribes: Reading Between the Wines connects local readers with local authors.
Living Well with Touro in 2016
Touro launches a new community wellness series with free weight management classes.
A Past with a Strong Future
MetroStudio’s role in the preservation and innovation embracing New Orleans
Weekend Cheat Sheet: January 2016
Kick off the New Year enjoying all of the delights our fabulous city has to offer … within reason, of course!
Libations for Locals: A Toast to 2016!
Here’s to Champagne and sparkling wine! Why reserve such a sumptuous sipper only for special occasions like New Year’s Eve? Here are a few spots where you can enjoy the best bubblies all month long.
Heather Hays: Kids Will be Kids
New Orleans has absolutely perfect weather for outdoor activities … for about two weeks out of the year. The rest of the time, the weather is either too hot, too muggy or too wet for playgrounds.
Jessica Zanca: A Personal Trainer’s Personal Journey
Four years ago, Jessica Zanca had what she calls “an eye-opening experience” that started her on a path to physical and emotional transformation that would eventually put her on stage during bodybuilding competitions.
Arts: January 2016
Stirring Up Musical Art: Musician combines South Louisiana music, food and art in paddle slide guitars.
Mind + Body: January 2016
Spotlight on Arthritis : The Arthritis Foundation seeks to raise awareness about the debilitating disease.
Mega Metamorphosis
One of our favorite local boutiques now has a new location — and a bevy of new merchandise to match.
A New Beginning at Tulane
The Green Wave’s new head coach brings fresh hope to New Orleans college football.
Hands-On Healing
A local Reiki practitioner uses an ancient Japanese healing art to foster wellness.
Make Yourself at Home
The owner of Red Bean Realty realizes the importance of knowing your client and your inventory.
Hoda Kotb: Where She Belongs
Hoda Kotb spotlights interesting and persevering people in a new book, and she returns to New Orleans for two book signings this month.
Aarti Pais, M.D. – An Integrative Approach
Originally from India, Dr. Aarti Pais chose Family Medicine for the way it allows her to incorporate an integrative approach into her practice and to form lasting relationships with her patients.
James Mansfield, M.D. – A Healthy and Helpful Approach
Dr. James Mansfield, an internal medicine physician at East Jefferson General Hospital, dedicates much of his practice to the treatment of what he refers to as “the New Orleans trio,” which includes the lifestyle diseases diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure.
Murtuza J. Ali, M.D. – A Passion for the Heart
Few physicians are able to pinpoint the exact moment when they knew they wanted to become a doctor, much less the type of medicine they wanted to practice, but, for Dr. Murtuza J. Ali, a cardiologist at LSU Health Sciences Center, that moment occurred during a science class when he was 13 years old.
Madeline Spiers – Tour de Force
“We’re not perfect, but we’re in this together,” says Madeline Spiers, cheering on the students in her cycling class at Tour Cycle Studio. It’s a boutique cycling studio that she recently opened in the Warehouse District.
Russell Russo, M.D. – Scope of Opportunity
Exploring new frontiers in orthopedics, Dr. Russell Russo offers innovative treatments that he brought from his experience treating professional athletes in Houston back to his hometown of New Orleans.
It’s a Wrap
Follow our advice to appear poised and pulled together this holiday season.
Curated Craftsmanship
Jane Scott Hodges turns ordinary linens into extraordinary style statements.
Frugal Feasts
Winn-Dixie and Food Network celebrity chef Curtis Stone recently announced a partnership — called Cooking with Curtis for Under $10 — to help people eat well for less.
Happening Holidays
Revel in the holiday season, and paint the town red (and green!), during a festive weekend in the Crescent City!
Cocktail Cures
Celebrate the holiday spirit in style at some of the most elegant cocktail lounges in the Crescent City.
Ray Gumpert: A Passionate Palate
Like most experienced sommeliers, Ray Gumpert, wine director at Emeril’s New Orleans, is just as comfortable — and enthusiastic — talking about a rare, exclusive wine as he is about an affordable, everyday bottle.
Sean Josephs: Redefining Upscale Dining
Walking into Kenton’s Restaurant is almost like walking into someone’s home. The entryway has a casual elegance that is inviting and tasteful.
Adam Biderman: In Good Company
Adam Biderman, chef and owner of The Company Burger, has a culinary background that reads like a who’s who of Atlanta’s and New Orleans’ most influential chefs of the past decade.
John P. Neary, M.D., D.D.S., F.A.C.S.
Though Dr. John P. Neary switched from engineering to medicine after college, he continues to keep his passion for the discipline. However, he now focuses on people rather than structures.
Raymond P. DeCorte, M.D. – Chief Medical Officer
For more than 25 years, Dr. Raymond DeCorte has been serving the patients of East Jefferson General Hospital in a variety of capacities. After graduating from Louisiana State University Medical Center, Dr. DeCorte completed his residency in general surgery at the University of South Alabama Medical Center in Mobile, Alabama.
Meredith Maxwell, M.D. – Family Medicine
Many doctors experience a feeling of a higher calling to go into medicine, but Dr. Meredith Maxwell, a primary care physician with Crescent City Physicians, can even identify the exact moment when she knew she wanted to become a physician.
Making New Orleans Home Again
A local home renovation formed the foundation for our family.
Ben Watson: Leading the Charge
A veteran presence emerges as a leader for the team — and for the city.
Mind + Body: December 2015
Get Your Groove On: Tuition-free dance and fitness classes are available for teens, adults and seniors throughout the New Orleans area.
At the Core
A local fitness guru and clothing designer’s personal vision leads to success.
The Art of Giving Back
Philanthropy not only helps others — it also brings more happiness to your own life.
Arts: December 2015
Snap to It: The PhotoNOLA festival will include dozens of photography exhibitions.
Beauty and Brains on Bravo
Necar Zadegan sizzles in season 2 of Bravo’s Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce and supports rescue dogs through her alliance with the Louisiana SPCA.
Holiday Hairstyles
Stay beautifully coifed from one fete to the next with these haute hair tips.
Dressing or Stuffing?
In the spirit of all things pumpkin spice, ALG Style has completely embraced fall fashion. It is finally time to pull on those tall boots, wrap up in the must-have long vest of the season and slip on some buttery suede.
Top-Notch Noshing
Keep your health and wellness goals on track this holiday season with the help of a local nutritionist.
Less Attitude, More Gratitude
Follow these tips to attract more happiness, success and wealth into your life.
Mind + Body: November 2015
Love Your Heart: Manage your cholesterol levels for optimal heart health.
Louisiana’s Best
The unbelievable and unstoppable Leonard Fournette races to victory and greatness.
Arts: November 2015
Super Troupers: New Orleans Ballet Association season taps into a diverse array of dance.
Weekend Cheat Sheet: November 2015
Shop Smart: Don’t fret about last-minute holiday shopping — enjoy it instead!
Libations for Locals: In the Spirit
Naturally, one of the best places to find a stellar cocktail is at a bar, but there are more than a few local restaurants that fit the bill as well.
Paul Rosenblum: Decades of Dedication
In 1982, when prominent New Orleans businessman Paul S. Rosenblum was invited by some peers to become involved with the board of Touro Infirmary, they told him that it was a rewarding experience.
Jimbo Geisler & Sandy Sharp: Sportsman’s Paradise
New Orleanians are fortunate to have a variety of leisure activities to fill weekends and holidays, and when one grows tired of food festivals, live music and ever-flowing cocktails, the tranquility of a slower-paced lifestyle is only a short drive away.
Aaron Golub: Setting His Sights on Greatness
On Saturday, Oct. 3, Tulane University sophomore Aaron Golub helped the Green Wave defeat the University of Central Florida 45 to 31.
Joseph L. Finstein, M.D.: Good Sport
As the Vice Chairman of Orthopedic Surgery at East Jefferson General Hospital, Dr. Joseph L. Finstein treats a “broad range” of patients, from toddlers to men and women in their 90s.
When Ideas Take Off
A local businessman launches a New Orleans-based regional air carrier to connect underserved mid-South markets.
Ashley Williams: Hitting her Hollywood stride
One of Hollywood’s most charming, funny and versatile actresses wows audiences with her role on The Jim Gaffigan Show, loves life as a mom and champions dog rescue as celebrity co-chair for the Louisiana SPCA’s Howling Success Patron Party & Gala.
New York Meets New Orleans
A recently completed home renovation marries French Quarter charm with Manhattan style.
Transformers Unite!
Take costuming up a few notches this Halloween with the help of local experts.
Young Guns
Brandon Coleman and Willie Snead are the next generation of star receivers to emerge for the New Orleans Saints.
A Tisket A Tasket, Money in My Basket
Set yourself up for a lifetime of prosperity and security with these investing tips.
Local Vocal Wonder
Meghan Linsey, the New Orleans-born artist and singing sensation on The Voice, shines on her new EP Believer and will perform in Louisiana in October.
Weekend Cheat Sheet: October 2015
Aside from the leaves changing color and All Hallow’s Eve festivities, fall also brings relief from the soaring temperatures of summertime — allowing New Orleanians to frolic outside once again!
Hoppy Halloween!
Celebrate Oktoberfest all month long at these brew-centric spots in the Crescent City.
Arts: October 2015
Culture Club: Music, comedy and dance acts come to the newly restored Orpheum Theater.
Julie Silvers: Freeing the Female Form
When she was growing up, Julie Silvers never thought she could make a career out of her passion and knack for art, but, for the past 30 years, she has been doing just that.
Betsy and Jude Matthews: Minding Your P’s & Q’s
Ever since Betsy and Jude Matthews opened P’s & Q’s (a.k.a. Pies & Quiches) on Magazine Street in April 2013, life has been, well, pretty sweet!
Dr. Gary Menszer: In Rhythm
“What’s the point of living if you can’t have fun?” That’s a question that will probably ring true with many New Orleanians, but for Dr. Gary Menszer, vice chairman of the cardiology division at East Jefferson General Hospital, it’s not only the title of a song he wrote, it’s also a sort of mantra.
Health Check: Surviving Seasonal Allergies
Follow these steps to get even with allergies.
Preserving the Past
Bill Rau treasures not only fine antiques but also his family’s legacy.
Be You-thful: Fillers provide a needed boost to aging skin.
As we age, our skin becomes thinner; it loses fat; and it no longer looks as plump and smooth as it did in our youth.
Understanding Prostate Health
Having regular screenings and maintaining a healthy lifestyle are key factors in reducing one’s risk of prostate cancer.
September 2015: Ten Years After the Deluge
This is how Sean Payton helped save New Orleans.
Instant Gratification Nation
We live in a world that is obsessed with instant gratification and funded with debt.
Life Lessons
A journey through Hurricane Katrina and postpartum depression became a saving grace.
Gearing Up for Greatness
Local fitness legend Mackie Shilstone sticks to a strict routine.
Mind + Body: September 2015
In Good Hands: This neighborhood physical therapy clinic aims to treat pain and restore health.
Southern Style: Designing woman Beth Claybourn has an eye for distinct tastes.
As an interior designer with nearly 40 years of experience, Beth Claybourn certainly knows about décor, but she also knows a great deal about people and their tastes.
Weekend Cheat Sheet: September 2015
Kick off the season with a sports-centric weekend dedicated to food, fun and football!
Libations for Locals: Game On!
Sept. 13 marks the first regular game of the 2015-2016 Saints football season! Fans all over the Greater New Orleans area will be catching the game at some of the most stellar sports bars in town.
J. Steven Spires: A Storyteller in Our Midst
For so many people, last month’s 10-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina brought back difficult memories and a variety of emotions.
Genevieve Douglass: Finding Balance with Baby
When native New Orleanian Genevieve Douglass had her daughter in November 2013, she found herself facing the same issue that so many new mothers face — finding time for working out.
Dr. Robert Hancock: Looking Out for Man’s Best Friend
It’s not often that people are able to turn their passion into a career, but Dr. Robert Hancock, board-certified veterinary surgeon and director of South Paws Veterinary Specialists, is one of those fortunate few.
Aging Gracefully … and Healthfully
September is Healthy Aging Month, so we decided to share some tips on staying active, healthy and happy — whether you’re approaching middle age, retirement or even your golden years.
J. Philip Boudreaux, M.D. FACS
Pioneering a Multi-Disciplined Approach to Neuroendocrine Issues
See the Light! Erase the signs of aging with IPL facials.
Sure, signs of aging are a fact of life — and there’s something to be said for aging gracefully — but today’s advances in technology offer non-invasive, effective treatment methods for turning back the clock. Or at least helping you look like you did!
How do I differentiate influenza, or “the flu,” from a regular cold?
The cold and influenza viruses may share the following symptoms: runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, sneezing, fever, cough, headache or body aches, and fatigue.
Arts: September 2015
Electrifying the Court: Robin Barnes and The Skylarks light up the Windsor Court Hotel with jazz and soul.
Aaron Williamson: Destined to Transform Bodies, Minds and Lives in New Orleans
The United States Marine Corps veteran and fitness trainer to the stars finds his destiny in New Orleans to motivate, inspire and encourage others in Hollywood South and beyond, and to support the Louisiana SPCA.
Interior Motives
A local interior design firm exceeds expectations to create the home of your dreams.
Weekend Cheat Sheet: August 2015
Everyone needs to get away from time to time, but there’s no need to go far! Take a weekend vacation right here at home, and enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of our beautiful Crescent City.
