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An Urban Farm Puts New Orleans Teens to Work (The Atlantic)

theatlanticcities.com - In a city that is perhaps the country’s most culturally rich, it is a bit surprising that the large city park in its heart is called, well, City Park. But don’t mistake the generic name for a place devoid of special activity.Indeed, at the…

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Zack Kopplin wins "Troublemaker of the Year" award (The Gambit)

bestofneworleans.com - By Kevin Allman - Zack Kopplin, the 19-year-old Rice University student and Louisiana native who's spent the last two years advocating for repeal of…

 

Visitors Make Great Volunteers And So Do You

In town for Mardi Gras? Looking to take a break from the party and aid in the City's recovery? Join lowernine.org in rebuilding homes in the city's Lower…

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Christmas on the Bayou

Christmas time in St Bernard and New Orleans. Bonfires and a Christmas parade with Santa arriving in a boat on the bayou. Music provided by…

Friday Nights @ NOMA

Visual Arts

New Orleans Museum of Art // StART your weekend at the New Orleans Museum of Art with a Friday evening series called "Where Y'Art!" Every Friday from 5 pm to 9 pm, enjoy live music, performance, theater, good food, children’s activities and, of course, great art!… View Details

Kermit Ruffins at Vaughan's

Vaughan's

Come join Kermit Ruffins and the Barbecue Swingers every Thursday night at the legendary local…

Marketplace at Armstrong park

Louis Armstrong Park

The Marketplace at Armstrong Park (MAP) is the primary program of the Institute for Community…

Farmer's Market @ Hollygrove Market & Farm

Hollygrove Market & Farm

The Hollygrove Market and Farm (HM&F) is a urban farm, educational center, and a CSA-style…