Issue Articles
What’s in a Name?
Everyone in New Orleans is aware of the rechristening of the Louisiana Superdome as the “Mercedes-Benz Superdome.” The naming rights for the 36-year-old dome were sold to Mercedes-Benz exclusively for […]
A Shot in the Park
The ongoing controversy regarding Armstrong Park has reared its head yet again, following the discovery of a murdered woman who was found in the bushes near the abandoned Municipal Auditorium. […]
Is the New Orleans Live Music Scene Growing?
When OffBeat was still in its infancy and I was club hopping I mostly did my hanging Uptown at the Maple Leaf, Tip’s, Jimmy’s, Carrollton Station, Le Bon Temps Roule, […]
Stanton Davis’ Ghetto Mysticism, Brighter Days (Cultures of Soul Records)
For a teenaged New Orleans trumpeter in 1967, a ticket to Berklee College of Music in Boston was an irresistible draw. After finishing college, Walter Cohen High School grad Stanton […]
What’s The Difference Between Bourbon and Frenchmen?
Last year at this time, there was a serious issue concerning the so-called “noise ordinance,” which prohibits street musicians on Bourbon Street after 8 p.m. and only allows noise up […]
Missing the Music Boat…with Some Potential Lifesavers
Having been in the business of promoting New Orleans and Louisiana music for over 25 years, I’ve seen its acceptance in the mainstream ebb and flow. Having tourism officials recognize […]
Unleash Your Fun Side
Just as this issue went to press, the city’s tourism marketing agency announced a new advertising campaign that’s designed to convince potential tourists to visit New Orleans to “unleash their […]
Quarter Time
I have so enjoyed the weather lately, and the spring. In the past few weeks, we’ve celebrated Mardi Gras (can we make it late every year?), St. Paddy’s Day, St. […]
Music Education…and More
One of New Orleans’ success stories is the New Orleans Center for The Creative Arts (NOCCA), which has just added a culinary program to its curriculum. NOCCA is a regional, […]
Culture on a Pedestal
Went to a nice party last week presented by the Preservation Resource Center to discuss their “Ladies in Red” gala on June 10. I love going to small parties and […]
