A Jazzman’s Jazzman
Irvin Mayfield brings New Orleans music to the masses while keeping the artist his number one priority
CULTURE
Art on the Horizon
Prospect.1.5 highlights New Orleans artists while previewing the next Big Easy biennial
A Toast to the Host
Our guide to surviving—and enjoying—a stress-free party-packed season
Dress Up Your Garden
It may not feel like fall, but now is the time to plant flowers and prepare for spring
New Horizons
Susan M. Taylor, the new director of the New Orleans Museum of Art, plans to expand on the vision of her predecessor
Designs on Small Spaces
There can be many reasons you may find yourself in a smaller apartment or home.
Redo Redux
Ann and David Williams have renovated a string of homes, with the latest project being a stunning St. Charles Avenue condo
Everything in Its Place
A journalist gives (and takes her own) advice on organizing, decluttering and simplifying your desktop
Artists to the Rescue
Mignon Faget and the painter Tuna create very different works for a common cause
Petal Pushers
Two professionals florists offer advice on keeping fresh-cut flowers beautiful
Bounce Is Back
An exhibit at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art spotlights the New Orleans rap and hip-hop scene
A Private Place in Open Space
After Katrina, a porch was revived to become the preferred place to absorb life
Taking the Longue Vue
The nonprofit institution continues the spirit of philanthropy begun by Edgar and Edith Stern
Like Night and Day
Get a taste of these great artists at Jazz Fest, then see them live in local clubs later
The Little Theater That Could
Gary Solomon, the man behind Le Petit’s resurgence, talks about the importance of the French Quarter icon
A Banner Month
The season is the reason to decorate, and February has a multitude of reasons
Aubergine, Emerald and Amber
When decorating for Mardi Gras, give purple, green and gold a modern twist
Worth a Thousand Words … and More
The pictures taken by an amateur photographer get recognition at the Historic New Orleans Collection
War Stories
The Battle of New Orleans Anniversary commemorates a piece of Chalmette’s–and the nation’s–history each year
Dream Team
The New Orleans Museum of Art and Disney pair up in an exclusive exhibition of animation artwork
Young at Art
NOCCA allows students to explore their talents in an enriching and challenging environment
Season’s Greetings
As 2009–2010 shows, the performing arts are alive and well in New Orleans
Culture Club
Mary Len Costa helps the creative community through the Arts Council of New Orleans
Treme Troubadour
Trumpeter Kermit Ruffins waxes poetic about life onstage and in his beloved neighborhood
Deconstructing Katrina
Through a trilogy of plays, author John Biguenet looks back at what the hurricane wrought
And Justice for All
American Violet tells the story of one mother’s quest to do the right thing
Dickie Brennan’s Palace
Not surprisingly, the heart and hub of his home is its kitchen
Captured on Canvas
Jazz Fest artist James Michalopoulos lives, breathes and paints New Orleans
The Big Picture
The Office of Film and Video nurtures the growth of New Orleans’ burgeoning film industry
John Berendt Is Not Writing a Book
The Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil author talks about his career and the book he’s not working on
Let’s Get Literary
The Tennessee Williams festival showcases theater icon Frances Sternhagen
Garden Delight
On the edge of New Orleans lies an idyllic estate surrounded by lush vegetation
Against All Odds
The John Ehret state basketball champions get honored on the big screen
The Artful Krewe
As with tradition, Rex and its commissioned artist have their designs on Mardi Gras
Strutting Their Stuff
With their huge headdresses and sequined suits, Mardi Gras Indians bring magic to Carnival
Distinguished Living
An iconic New Orleans couple takes their treasures to higher ground
Thrivin’ and Jivin’
Distinctly New Orleans, brass bands are gaining new fans the world over
Haunted by History
Two women come to terms with the horrors of the Holocaust in a new documentary
In Good Company
The community at large benefits from NOBA’s role as both arts educator and dance presenter
The Young One
While “only” 85 years old, the Tallerine House still has a sense of history
Out of the Shadows
JPAS programs get the spotlight they deserve in a first-rate arts center
All Hail Republic
Elegance and class meet cultural diversity at this entertainment hot spot
Life in Reverse
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button stars Brad Pitt as well as the City of New Orleans
One for the Books
The Words & Music conference attracts writers and all those who love literature
Banding Together
Musicians and filmmakers join forces to rebuild the city and protect Louisiana’s wetlands
An Uptown Gem
In this Thomas Sully masterpiece, Deborah Vinson saw what most could not: a diamond in the rough
A Royal Affair
Dirty Linen Night lets you stroll the Quarter and support local artists (while drinking damn good martinis)
Spirits Flow Uptown
From corner bars to hipster hangouts, there’s no shortage of pubs on this side of Canal Street
Props to ‘Pops’
The Satchmo SummerFest honors our native son and the founding father of jazz
Great Downtown Bars
Besides the food and the music, New Orleans also has the best watering holes
Remembrance of Things Past
With its latest expansion, the National World War II Museum plans to tell the whole story of the war
We’ve Got the Beat
As New Orleanians, no one has to tell us to let the music move us, it just does
And the Orchestra Played On
Carlos Miguel Prieto has been instrumental in the LPO’s comeback
Mama Sings The Blues
Anais St. John is expecting, but there’s no slowing down for this powerhouse performer
Bygone Days of the Big Easy
A compendium of rare photographs captures the soul of New Orleans
Strokes of Genius
Self-trained artist and savvy businessman Lionel Milton comes home to open his own gallery
10 Things to Do in April
With spring in full swing, get inspired to make the most of the month!
The Gang’s All Here
West Side Story is added to the New Orleans Opera Association’s repertory
Have a ball!
Dust off your glass slippers and find out what Mardi Gras is really all about
10 things to do in February
Simple suggestions for passing the shortest month of the year.
10 things to do in December
The holiday season is here — make the most of it with inspired ideas that’ll help you breeze through the month.
Voodoo Magic
An expanded music festival sees a bevy of new acts alongside local favorites