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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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Marketplace at Armstrong park

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Louis Armstrong Park // The Marketplace at Armstrong Park (MAP) is the primary program of the Institute for Community Development (ICD) and currently provides the only weekly open-air farmers market serving the 6th Ward (Treme), 7th Ward and French Quarter neighborhoods of New Orleans.… View Details

Kermit Ruffins at Vaughan's

Vaughan's

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

The Art of Woman: A sculptural odyssey in bronze

St. Vincent's Guest House

Critically-acclaimed sculptor of public artwork and award-winning Mardi Gras parades, Thomas Randolph Morrison presents “The…

The Mario Abney Sextet

Cafe Istanbul

Mario Abney landed in New Orleans via Chicago and has heated up the scene with…