Newsletter 39 - October 5 to 11, 2010
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NOLAlicious #39, October 5 to 11, 2010 Dear Friends, As I was walking home from the Quarter on Burgundy yesterday, gawking at the vibrant patchwork of beautiful old shotguns along each block and listening to music and voices drift out front doors into the sweet October air, it hit me: I’m living my dream. New Orleans is the incarnation of wishes I’ve been whispering to myself since I was a strange little girl obsessed with old bands, abstract art and radical activism, longing for a bastion of weirdness and wonder, where the music is always playing and the time is always right for a celebration. Since arriving a month ago, I have felt so happy and so alive, met so many new people from so many places, and had such unbelievable adventures that I am convinced are only possible in the magical, mystical city of New Orleans. When I first came here in 2007 to assist in the continuing post-Katrina recovery, the last thing I thought I would find was the kind of utopia I just described. But it is directly through my experience with some of the city’s deepest wounds, from mucking and gutting homes to doing case work at a women’s shelter to working with political prisoners like the Angola 3, that I have come to respect and admire New Orleans for its soul, its strength and its sense of humor in the face of struggle. New Orleans is not a city that you come into; it is a city that comes into you. Its spirit is now a part of my spirit, and I know that it’s changed me for the better. With that spirit always in my heart, I am ecstatic to be a part of NOLAlicious, a truly positive force that captures the essence of what’s good in New Orleans. I hope that receiving this newsletter in your inbox each week helps keep you hungry for living life in this incredible city to the fullest, whether you’re a New Orleans native or a wide-eyed transplant like me. Breathing deep, P.S. Thank you to this week's sponsor, Swap! We love the local consignment shop Swap and to congratulate them on the opening of their newest outpost, Swap for Kids, we are offering NOLAlicious readers 15% off their purchase at either store through October. Offer valid once per customer, simply say "NOLAlicious" at checkout!
NOLAlicious Picks
DO Halloween in New Orleans is fast approaching. Get in the mood with the Historic New Orleans Collection tour “Historic Haunts: The Myths and Legends of the Vieux Carré” throughout the month of October. This exploration reveals the truth behind New Orleans more seedy legends and the French Quarter’s most infamous characters. It’s spooky and informative and most of all, really fun! Tours Oct 1-31, Tuesday through Sunday at 2pm. $5, free for HNOC members. Note, intended for adult audiences. Meet at 533 Royal Street. GO Join us in this adventure outside of Orleans Parish! Head north to Natchitoches for the 56th Annual Fall Pilgrimage/Candlelight Tour. Experience the charm of Louisiana's original French colony by touring some of the most famous plantations including the Rusca House and Scott Corner House. Guests may visit the homes in any sequence, but make the Steel Magnolia House your last stop for wine, cheese and music. Tours Friday, October 8th from 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM. Tickets range $15-$38 per person. More details here. EAT We're superfans of the cozy, colorful Lebanon’s Cafe which serves up some of the freshest Lebanese food in the city. Lebanon’s is our #1 Middle Eastern restaurant pick in New Orleans, and with good reason - from the warm, soft pita bread and bottomless Lebanese iced tea that kicks off the meal to the bright, crisp tabouli and juicy chicken shawarma, the scrumptious and authentic cuisine here is high quality and generously portioned with a kind pricetag to boot. The oft-neglected vegetarians of New Orleans will find refuge in the plentiful meat-free options as well. Open daily for lunch and dinner. 1500 S. Carrollton Ave. SEE Fashion in New Orleans can range from just-woke-up nonchalance to over-the-top insanity. See it all at the I Heart Southern Style, an evening of art, fashion and music that celebrates New Orleans style and culture and the relaunch of two of our favorite local blogs, I Heart NOLA and Slow Southern Style. Vendors will be selling locally-made apparel and there is a range of live performances headlining with The Breton Sound. Held at The Factory (next to The Maple Leaf). Admission $5 in advance, $10 at the door. 8:00 PM - 11:30 PM. DO Get ready for a pub-crawl like you've never seen. Teams of 2 to 5 people will have to make their way through a French Quarter Pub Crawl and answer questions and complete challenges based on HIV prevention information for the first ever GAY-Mazing Race: A Pub Crawl with a Twist. Prize baskets include Halloween party passes, bar and restaurant gift cards and a few things for use in the boudoir. Sunday October 10th. 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. $10 registration includes brunch. 21+ only. Saints viewing party to follow. 507 Frenchmen Street. LAGNIAPPE Join us in showing some love for the residents of the New Orleans Women’s Shelter at their first ever I’m Every Woman fundraiser at Howlin’ Wolf. The event will feature celebrity women monologues, a silent auction, musical performances, and tastes from an array of different local restaurants. Patron Party will be from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. and the main event is 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Tickets are $25 for students, $50 regular priced. 907 South Peters Street. JOBS President, New Orleans Photo Alliance
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