Articles related to "Orleans"

New Orleans has historically been one of the nation's poorest-performing school districts, so after Hurricane Katrina charter schools were one alternative tried.

Funky shopping, smooth jazz and tasty beignets round out a girlfriend getaway to New Orleans. This travel guide has the ingredients for a perfect weekend in the Big Easy.

New Orleans has historically been one of the nation's poorest-performing school districts, so after Hurricane Katrina, charter schools were one alternative tried.

New Orleans has a colorful history weighed down by the cronyism and corruption that continues to be an integral part of the city as it was in the days of Huey Long.

Orléans Embrace (with) The Secret Gardens of the Vieux Carré: A review as tribute to the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, August 29th, 2005.

On the surface, not much has changed since Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. Some of the businesses are back and the steamboat Natchez still plies the Mississippi.

Historic New Orleans is known for its paranormal activities. Dubbed America's most haunted city time after time, the town is one of the best places for ghost tours.

Incorporate a little of Voodoo in your next New Orleans vacation. Use this travel guide to find museums, temples and tours in the Big Easy.

August 29, 2007 is the second anniversary of the hurricane that nearly wiped out New Orleans. The French Quarter is full of tourists, but other areas need your help.

The capture and occupation of New Orleans closed the Mississippi River to trade and shut down the prosperous cotton exports to Europe while fueling Northern morale.

Williams Plum Street Snowball has provided sweet summer treats in New Orleans for nearly 70 years - just don't call them snow cones.

Voodoo in New Orleans evolved from its Haitian counterpart, but has its unique American flavor - Gris-gris bags and Voodoo Kings, Queens are some of its characteristics.

It's Necropolis Now for tens of thousands of tourists in New Orleans, Louisiana, who are drawn to the slightly macabre but immensely popular cemetery tours.

For those strolling down Bourbon Street in New Orleans with a craving for creole and no reservations, Arnaud's Remoulade is the perfect answer.

In the 1800s, a woman killed her lover. Her other lover, allegedly the devil, killed her. Urban legend? Legend and paranormal phenomena mixed? Decide for yourself.

PTSD in New Orleans is a way of life ever since Hurricane Katrina unleashed her fury on the city on August 29, 2005. Has this city recovered from Hurricane Katrina?

The Saints and Sinners Literary Festival is New Orleans' premier LGBTQ Lit Fest in the South. Listen to your favorite authors and raise money for AIDS charity NO/AIDS.

The Muffaletta is a tasty symbol of New Orleans history. Salami, cheese, and special olive salad spread combine to create a very satisfying meal.

Plan a trip to Passionate Platter in Slidell, LA, as a tasty side trip for a tour of the GulfSouth or New Orleans.

Hurricane Katrina struck August 29, 2005. The efforts of families, service groups, faith-based groups, college kids and individuals are still needed to help the recovery.

Whether for a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or a spring break celebration, New Orleans is the perfect travel destination. This city has something for everyone.

Edgar Degas was the only French Impressionist to travel to the United States, spending several months enjoying New Orleans' uniquely inspiring atmosphere.

Where to shop for authentic voodoo dolls, vodou souvenirs, gris-gris bags, candles, soaps, oils, herbs, Haitian vodou consultations for ceremonies, rituals, readings?

New Orleans is slowly recovering from Katrina. Some of the city's most popular tourist spots are already welcoming visitors as many residents struggle with flooded homes.

In 1964, 73 people were arrested in segregationist New Orleans for playing out-of-tune guitars and "engaging in conversations that had no logical end or conclusion".

A lack of government funds and attention force volunteers to take the lead in the rebuilding of New Orleans. Local fire fighters personally rebuild their stations.

New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival goers can pick up groceries and extras for the hours before and after "The Fest". Fest shuttle buses park by these popular shops.

A city full of ghosts that knows how to party? No wonder New Orleans is regarded as one of the best places in the world to spend Halloween.

A budget guide to visiting the supernatural side of New Orleans for less money.

A high society Creole couple had a secret that eventually shocked the elite of the Crescent City and brought about paranormal activity du jour.

The French Quarter Festival in April brings together the music, food and culture of New Orleans without the raucous crowds and controlled mayhem of Mardi Gras.

Massive flooding destroyed several of New Orleans' most established hospitals. Almost two years later they still need to be rebuilt.

The New Orleans Bowl, Sugar Bowl and BCS national championship help the Big Easy to recover from Katrina. The games are major milestones for Hawaii and Florida Atlantic.

On the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the hard data showed that the New Orleans area is still struggling to recover from America's greatest natural disaster.

A mere three years after Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, the city is faced with yet another disaster as Hurricane Gustav closes in on Louisiana.

Katrina was one of the five deadliest hurricanes to ever strike the U.S. and caused extensive damage in the coastal areas along the Gulf of Mexico.

Some lucky trains are given names. The luckiest are given songs. Read on for Wabash Cannonball, Midnight Special, Orange Blossom Special, and the City of New Orleans

The Royal Street residence had a reputation as being haunted before Ramon's grandparents bought it. All family members had encounters with the phantom dog and woman.

2007 New Orleans Hornets NBA Season Preview

In the 1800s, the Creoles of New Orleans were composed of two groups, the Creoles and Afro-Creoles, who had different values, languages, occupations, and status of women.

Advice is given on how to improve the 30 NBA teams prior to the 2007 trade deadline. This installment: New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets

The Jazz and Heritage Festival returns to its pre-Katrina format with a lineup that is called the best in 39 years. It starts April 25 at the Fair Grounds Race Course.

Throughout the eighties and early nineties Nicolas Cage played a series of quirky and memorable characters. However recently he has been making forgettable action films.

Gritty New Orleans takes center stage for Nicolas Cage's messed up cop who likes to play dirty in Werner Herzog's offering of thugs, lust and corruption in Bad Lieutenant

Like the film's crazed protagonist, New Orleans policeman Terrence McDonagh, Bad Lieutenant is a fascinating case of conflicted allegiances.

Holmes joins forces with Pitt's organization to build new home in Lower Ninth Ward, the worst-hit by Hurricane Katrina

We conclude our "Salute to the Food of New Orleans" this week with a fine-tasting Sauteed Catfish with Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Andouille Sausage Sauce.

Where better to be during the Christmas Season than New Orleans, a city that still lives and breathes in down home charm and family traditions.

The Golden Clog Award, The James Beard Foundation (Best New Restaurant in 2007); New Orleans Magazine (Stryljewski Best New Chef 2007); The New York Times...

People are always impressed with my New Orleans inspired dishes. I'm almost embarrassed when asked for my recipes to confess that I use boxed mixes. Zatarain's!