City council member LaToya Cantrell has been elected the first ever female mayor of New Orleans.
The mayor-elect defeated fellow Democrat and municipal court judge Desiree Charbonnet in the runoff election...
In today's era of modern experimental rap, Noname covers important topics poetically and energetically. With insightful lyrics, Noname's music provokes conversation on black feminism, opportunity and the...
Only the first of three waves of BUKU Music + Art Project artists has been released so far, but at this point, music fans know many big names will be taking the stage this coming March. Two headliners,...
Emily Meyer, Senior Staff Reporter
• November 15, 2017
White lights flashed, crowds shouted, smoke billowed and then — darkness. Finally, alt-J moved onto the stage and opened with the smooth instrumentals of "3WW."
The British trio performed Monday...
Lucy Rice, Contributing Reporter
• November 15, 2017
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is India's hallmark holiday. It is a five-day-long affair, celebrated globally in countries such as Pakistan and Britain. Here in New Orleans, the Indian Association of...
Jake Collazo, Contributing Reporter
• November 13, 2017
Acclaimed slam poet Neil Hilborn performed some of his poems for Tulane University this past Tuesday, Nov. 7 in the Dixon Hall Annex. His performance was a spectacle of tenderness, humor and genuine love...
Last month, Louisiana primed itself to bid for Amazon's new headquarters. With cities in other states applying, Louisiana's chances of obtaining the favored bid are slim. Nevertheless, the ambitious...
The Black Angels trekked from Austin to perform a solid set to an underwhelming crowd at Voodoo. It’s hard to expect much else, as the band was scheduled right before Saturday’s headliners.
Projected...
It's an Instagrammer's wildest dream: custom milkshakes brimming with various sweet or savory toppings manicured in a tall candy-dipped cup. Shake Therapy, which recently opened on South Carrollton Avenue...
With floating clouds above his head, filling an otherwise plain backdrop, Sam Beam plays his guitar and sings his songs. His melodies are sweet, and his voice is full. The Joy Theater floats.
Beam,...
Thousands gathered in the Ninth Ward on Nov. 1 to celebrate the life of jazz legend Fats Domino, who died of natural causes on Oct. 26.
A large crowd of fans and friends took part in a second line that...
Burke Joslin, Associate Arcade Editor
• November 8, 2017
Bringing the trademark combination of glitz, glamour and over-the-top showmanship for which they are known and loved, The Killers closed Voodoo 2017 with a boisterously energetic yet expertly polished...
