South Louisiana has an energy all its own, and local artist Tami Curtis-Ellis makes it her mission to share it with the world. Part expressionism, part impressionism and part folk art, Curtis-Ellis paintings are vibrant with color and often incorporate architectural salvage such as mantles, transoms or window screens. She dubs the style “high-energy art,” [...]
Nobody knows New Orleans music like its bartenders. Those at local music clubs serve musicians and fans and see a different side of the industry than those directly in it. For new or touring musicians, they are the venue experts, answering questions about who runs the sound, what beverages are complimentary, and where you can [...]
Jazz Fest is the biggest yearly music event in New Orleans, but it’s not just music that makes Jazz Fest special. Without the focus on community—the people, culture, arts, crafts and food—Jazz Fest would be just another music fest. The cultural eccentricities of New Orleans are what bring the magic, and nowhere are they more [...]
