As a New Orleans movie enthusiast, I’ve been following the goings on of local group Timecode: NOLA ever since their Super 8mm contests a decade ago. I entered one – it didn’t go well. They’ve gone on to produce collective films like Where Y’at? Hello!,and Humidity, but have also worked with individual filmmakers like Jason […]
Year: 2018
Euphorbia – An Oasis in New Orleans
June 1, 2018Oak Street: It sits at the edge of Orleans Parish, between the River Bend and the Jefferson Parish line. It holds many gems; artisan shops, great restaurants, local watering holes, famous places like the Maple Leaf Bar and Jacques-Imo’s Restaurant. What many people have come to find, but still more have yet to discover is […]
Moving to New Orleans
June 1, 2018Open my eyes See freedom in front of me, Humidity and knowledge given for free. I was the story of suburban man, I was ignorance I was in shadow I did despair. But knowledge is freely given To those who seek it without fear. And ignorance can be cured, Once in darkness, I now dwell […]
What to do in New Orleans: A Series Pt. 1 – Oak Street Stroll
June 1, 2018In a city like New Orleans, Louisiana there are endless opportunities for adventure. It can be almost overwhelming. This is the beginning of a weekly series in which we here at Big Easy Magazine give suggestions on fun ways to spend a day, evening or afternoon in our beloved city. So let’s begin! It’s the […]
THE RAIDS, FOUR MONTHS LATER
June 1, 2018The impact of raids on adult entertainment clubs on Bourbon Street that happened just four months ago can be seen most deeply in the case of a couple clubs that closed permanently. They are also still felt by the dancers and workers who have managed to remain. Dancers took to the streets with signs sporting […]
The Johnny Vidacovich Trio Brings Down The House At The Maple Leaf On A Balmy Thursday Night
June 1, 2018As I walk into the Maple Leaf on Thursday, May 10th, I am excited to find out who will be joining Johnny in his trio tonight. Whoever it will be, I know it will be a great show as always. During cigarette breaks in the courtyard, my boyfriend and I had the chance to converse […]
About Fat Tuesday
June 1, 2018Of course, as a film critic, I tend to think of life in cinematic ways. When I used to work in retail, I’d often imagine walking down aisles as shot from different angles, or would splice in a memory to juxtapose or comment on a current situation – usually mundane acts like stocking shelves or […]
Street Musicians Don’t Always Travel a Golden Road
June 1, 2018David Johnson, 41 of Chicago, plays his Djembe for the crowds at Jackson Square (photo by TMB) Ask just about any tourist in New Orleans what the attraction to the city is and nine out of ten times you’ll hear the same answer- “It’s the food and the music.” This is ironic because for David […]
The Ladies who Lunch
June 1, 2018I recently became a part of a group of ladies that lovingly refers to themselves as the Ladies who Lunch. Since most of us have jobs, we don’t meet everyday (can you imagine)?! Instead, we meet every other month on a Friday afternoon for a fabulous, boozy time while wearing hats or fascinators, very naturally […]
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