Buggin’ Out at the Audubon Insectarium
On November 24-25 and 27-29 you can sample traditional Thanksgiving dishes done in ways you’ll only find at the Insectarium; turkey with cricket stuffing, green bean multi-legged munchies casserole and pumpkin wax worm pie, to name a few.
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A mother and son who pleaded guilty to charges they defrauded customers at an art gallery they owned have been sentenced to prison terms.
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So here you are, a proud Green Wave whose parents didn’t buy them a ticket back home for vacation. But don’t despair, this isn’t one of the greatest college towns for nothing. Embrace the charm of the city, and take advantage of your days…
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Going to the New Orleans Po-Boy Preservation Festival this Sunday (11/22)? You can always follow your gut instinct but for those wishing to make a more efficient running of the poboys, here’s a map.
The 2009 New Orleans Po-Boy Preservation Festival will be held 11am to 6pm, Sun Nov 22 on the newly renovated Oak Street between Carrollton and Eagle. Ride the St. Charles street car to the Fest. Stop #46.
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Rumors of rapes and murders, stepping over urine soaked cardboard that thousands used as their beds on the Superdome floor, the author shares where he felt the media got it right and wrong in their coverage, the incredible power of fear that controlled the emotions of those inside the Dome, the dynamics of “Groupthink,” and a discussion of what actually took place in that dank environment. Diary From the Dome, Reflections on Fear and Privilege During Katrina is a must read for all concerned about human behavior, media accuracy, self-reflection, and human survival.
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Flooding in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina caused arsenic levels to soar in New Orleans, according to a report due to be published in Environmental Research.US authorities said high levels of arsenic found in floodwater sediment after the flooding was down to pre-existing contamination. But the new findings refute this claim.
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The race for mayor of New Orleans is officially underway. Seven candidates squared off in front of the Greater New Orleans Afterschool Partnership today, and there’s a new candidate in the mix. They came from all corners of the city - seven candidates who want to run a city in need of transparency in government.
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A federal judge says the agency showed ‘gross negligence’ in the years before Katrina. The ruling could leave the government open to billions in claims.
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During Christmas New Orleans Style, New Orleans shares the gift of its cuisine in an even bigger way. Every chance you get, experience the city’s rich culinary traditions and the innovative cooking of a new wave of chefs.
Reveillon is an old French holiday dining tradition that has become a citywide extravaganza of New Orleans’ fiest cuisine. Renowned local chefs showcase traditional Creole specialties plus seasonal fare. Savor four or five courses at a special prix fixe diner that will delight your palate as well as your pocketbook.
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