Humid Beings

Friday Nights @ NOMA

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! Check the NOMA website for weekly Where Y'Art programming!

Kermit Ruffins at Vaughan's

Come join Kermit Ruffins and the Barbecue Swingers every Thursday night at the legendary local hot spot: Vaughan's Lounge in the Bywater! Ruffins’ music, like New Orleans itself, swings hard with a big heart as it remembers tradition and the importance of good-timin’ fun. Free barbecue and great music make…

The Mario Abney Sextet

Mario Abney landed in New Orleans via Chicago and has heated up the scene with a taste of the Windy City. The band, which will play mostly original material, includes his talented, jazz-wise music friends from here and around the country. Every Wednesday night @ Cafe Istanbul.

Farmer's Market @ Hollygrove Market & Farm

The Hollygrove Market and Farm (HM&F) is a urban farm, educational center, and a CSA-style (Community Supported Agriculture) market located in the heart of New Orleans. Our collaborative partners include Carrollton-Hollygrove Community Development Corporation, New Orleans Food & Farm Network, Tulane City Center, Trinity Christian Community, Master Gardeners of New…

Heart of the Gardens Tour

This new tour is operated for private groups only on a mini-bus with a step-on guide. The tour is 3 hours. Price is $33.00 pp and requires a minimum of 20 people. Contact Gray Line Tours at (504) 569-1401 for more information. The New Orleans Botanical Garden has collaborated with…

Holidays on the Gulf Coast Videos: Music

Louis Armstrong - Z'at You, Santa ClausSatchmo was just as jolly as Santa.

Giant Pumpkin Time-Lapse (VIDEO)

Evolution of the Hipster

Saints Videos: Tribute

World Premiere: The New SupaSaint Video - SupalooseBecause Supa did most of his own stunts in this video AND they replicated every move from the original, this video ROCKS!

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"Tribute"

Wrong link.. although this song is also awesome...

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"Popeye & Pals"

I see your "Popeye and Pals" and raise you with a "Popeyes Flash Mob" invite :) http://nola.humidbeings.com/features/detail/1075/Popeyes-Flash-Mob

Ahh...The Name Is Bootsy, Baby

Bootsy does the Atomic Dog when I tell him that his namesake Bootsy Collins is in New Orleans.Tipitina's :: BOOTSY COLLINS plus DJ Soul Sister | WED JUNE 15 | 9PMMore info and tix:http://tipitinas.com/show.asp?id=201106150

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"Rising Tide 6"

Edited. Thanks for catching that.

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"Rush at New Orleans Arena"

Thank you for noticing, It is fixed.

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"Everyone Forever Now - "Stoop Sitting""

One of my favorite neighbors of all time is @ 2:40! I am "loving" this video while sitting on my stoop ;)

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"Funky Fourth Dimension - Iris May Tango Haven’t hard from..."

I just heard about this over the weekend. Stoked as well! It does include Robert Wagner ;)

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"Happiness is...Mardi Gras at the Ford Clinic"

Thanks for sharing this awesome video! I have made it a "Featured Video" You did an amazing job capturing the spirit and it looks like you enjoyed all that the real Mardi Gras has to offer. We look forward to having you back!

This Party Took a Turn for the Douche / Garfunkel and Oates

I was turned on to this duo last year.� Funny, witty, and musically talented.Garfunkel and OatesToday took a turn for the douche.� Stumbling on this video made it better.� Music can absolutely change your attitude and perspective instantaneously. Reminds of a favorite quote;Information is not knowledge, Knowledge is not wisdom,…

A dying city?: Business

Brain Gain-an exert from "America's Biggest Brain Magnets" posted on NewGeography.com "Rather than following a clear path to the world of the "hip and cool," college graduates appear influenced by a more nuanced and complex series of factors in terms of their location. New Orleans' No. 1 ranking, for example,…

A dying city?: Green

BicyclingI ride my bike for transportation. I ride it to work. I ride it to the store. I ride it to meet up with friends. I ride it to diner. I ride it along the levee. New Orleans is ahead of the game. We already have bike lanes and are…

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"IMG_9087"

Are these in Germany? A friend of mine who lives there and knows I am a Gnome-lover sent me picks of these last year.

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"CAN YOU FEEL IT? .:. Exclusive Interview with New Orleans' Future Funk Stars ::: WATER SEED"

"Future Funk" Love this! And that they pay respect to "The Meters, George Porter, Allen Toussaint and Ernie K-Doe" as these are most certainly the Grandfathers of Nola Funk and it's unfortunate that too often they remain "unsung heros of American music".

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"610 Stompers - Sweet 610 Debutante Ball"

Congratulations! You both win! I need you to email me your full names please. events (at) humidbeings (dot) com I will give them to the 610 Stompers and you will be on the list. Hope you both have an amazing time! Maybe somehow you'll even meet (supposing you both aren't…

I Am That I Am

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"Rock"

Thanks for submitting. The links have to be from youtube or vimeo.

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"Where in the World is Chris Rose?"

@skooks Wolfjam must've been too busy missing Chris to add his name. http://nola.humidbeings.com/profiles/detail/9/wolfjam

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"Jazz"

I truly wish someone would finance a Saturday Morning Cartoon Special created by this crew.

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"Rock"

I have yet to see a production with Ron Rona or Clint Maedgen that didn't blow my socks off.

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"Pop"

Ha. You are so clever!

The Virtualizer / Mr. T: The "T" in I.T.

Definitely on the Not-So-Super Superhero list.Save the Date for the 9th Annual Not-So-Super Superhero PartyFriday March 4 @ Allways Loungenotsosupersuperheros.comNot-So-Super Superheros on facebookhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tW1S2tsxVHg

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"Hip Hop"

I remember when I bought my first planet.

Local Music Videos: Mardi Gras Indians

'Indian Red' Mardi Gras Indians"We won't bow down." One of the greatest lines out of their chants made popular by HBO's Treme. I love what it says about New Orleans as a people. This is very close to what they sound like live on a Mardi Gras day.

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"It's hard to blog in the dark..."

Glad you made it safe. Love that you are blogging your trip so we can live vicariously via your adventures and the interesting work you are doing.

Feeling Good

Thanks Nina.�

Merry Christmas 2010 from Bywater, New Orleans

Nothing like music from WWOZ, a musician's record collection, a fire pit, some great food, lots of bubbly, a visit from a Barron and a Jesus cab, some fireworks and the most excellent neighbors to celebrate the holidays.

Coolest bike lock in the world

...compliments of Germany.Bike lock that hoists your bike up a lamp-post = GeniusThe German toy/model company Conrad ran a TV advert featuring an amazing Rube Goldberg bike lock that used motorized skateboard wheels to raise your bike several meters off the ground and up a lamp-post; here's a making-of video…

Shop Local: How to give

“Spirit to Serve” Marriott offers Volunteer PackagesBook the “Spirit to Serve” New Orleans volunteer package and be a part of the city’s continued comeback. Dedicated service and outstanding accommodations is what Marriott is known for while community and resilience of spirit is what keeps New Orleans thriving. Details: http://www.orourkehospitality.com/clients/CR10129/

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"How to give"

From ReX @ NoLA Rising: Hi Everyone, we've set the date for the Art for Toys Exchange...NoLA Rising's annual holiday benefit. It's December 11th at the Hi-Ho Lounge. We'll be going through-out the day and running into the night. Hi-Ho will be having a local artists market day of also.…

Shop Local: How to give

NoLA Rising // IT'S YOURS, TAKE ITGive and get... For the fourth installment of New Orleans’ It’s Yours, Take it, Rex would like to continue the practice of a holiday art swap. For the third year in a row, artwork has been created and sent in for a toy for…

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"The Best Po-Boy"

Yeeees! Fried Green Tomatoes AND Remoulade can even stand alone...

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"The Best Po-Boy"

Second that!!!

Don't mess with a Cajun Mawmaw!

Fed up with falling in her ditch trying to retrieve her trash cans after they'd been emptied, Grandma leaves a note and some follow-up detective work.....Even in the city, I see trash collectors leaving a mess of the trash cans.Don't mess with Mawmaw, folks!

Xylophone Bridge: Seoul's Interactive Music-Making Bike Path

WANT!New Orleans needs a musical endeavor such as this....From recycled dividers to DIY 'contrails' and contraflow bike lanes, the bike path is something that is constantly evolving. In collaboration with the Seoul Design Foundation, this year's Seoul Cycle Design Competition offers a Pavlovian take of musical fancy on this subject:…

The Illusionist

This looks rad.� I like the Triplettes of Belleville muy mucho as well.

Prodigious Percussion! Mike Dillon and Earl Harvin at the Ogden

Had the absolute pleasure of hearing Mike Dillon and Earl Harvin showcase their percussion skills at the Ogden Museum in New Orleans. The sound was incredible. The atmosphere was apt for the vibraphone duel off. My Nikon cool pics does not do it justice. Music from the CDPeople GardensMike Dillon…

Kodak 1922 Kodachrome Film Test.

Zozobra

I got so spaced out in August that I forgot I was going to make a trip to my second home in New Mexico for Zozobra and the Fiestas in Santa Fe.� Bummer.� They are burning 'Old Man Gloom' on the same day the Saints are playing the Vikings. That's…

Saints: One Leg Up on the competition!

Somewhere in Uptown New Orleans...Celebrating the Saints NFC Championship in the neighborhood... with a unique dance!

1979 Live "Cold Wind in August" - Van Morrison w/ Dr. John on the keys

This is a rare gem.Skip to 1:10 for the music.Embedding is disabled.� It is that good.� Ha.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82Yo9CIQDsA&feature=related

Pier Pressure by Banksy

Street artist/prankster Banksy has unveiled his latest work, a dolphin ride for children on the boardwalk in the English seaside resort town of Brighton. This coin-operated dolphin is seen leaping over a BP barrel of leaking oil.banksyfilm

Fed-Up Flight Attendant Makes Sliding Exit (NY Times)

One passenger stood up to retrieve belongings from the overhead compartment before the crew had given permission. Mr. Slater instructed the person to remain seated. The passenger defied him. Mr. Slater reached the passenger just as the person was pulling down the luggage, which struck Mr. Slater in the head.…

Breakin' Granny

I love grandmas... Grandma Tracy breakdancing at Mad Decent NYC block party

Caring For Our Coast: Wildlife

BP is burning endangered sea turtles alive.Sign Petition: http://act.credoaction.com/campaign/bp_turtles/?rc=fb_share1 The sea turtle most affected by the Gulf of Mexico oil spill is the Kemp's Ridley2 which is listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. Parties responsible for killing the endangered turtles are liable for criminal penalties that include prison…

Take it to the Street: Photos & Video of Music on the Street

GambitWeekly: TBC Brass Band ProtestTBC Brass Band Protests City’s Sudden Enforcement of Controversial Street Musicians Ordinance http://blogofneworleans.com/blog/2010/06/17/tbc-brass-band-protests-citys-sudden-enforcement-of-controversial-street-musicians-ordinance/

Take it to the Street: Resources

Affect ChangeWrite to your council men/women. They are employed by the people. Arnie Fielkow/City Council Counselor at Large afielkow (at) cityofno (dot) com 504-658-1060 Jackie Clarkson/City Council Vice President jbclarkson (at) cityofno (dot) com 504-658-1070 Kristin Palmer/District C Council member kgpalmer (at) cityofno (dot) com

'i'm a ninja' 'no you're not' 'did you just see me do that?' 'see what?' 'exactly!'

Caring For Our Coast: Volunteer

Coalition to Restore Coastal LouisianaVolunteer form: http://www.crcl.org/ 1-800-LACOAST (1-800-522-6278) or 225-767-4181 Groups they work with: LaGulfResonse http://lagulfresponse.org/home.html Sierra Club http://action.sierraclub.org/Oil_Spill_CleanUp

Caring For Our Coast: Wildlife

National Wildlife FederationText WILDLIFE to 20222 to donate $10 to the National Wildlife Federation. 97% of funds raised through this text drive will go directly to efforts rehabbing animals in the Gulf. http://www.nwf.org/Wildlife/Wildlife-Conservation/Threats-to-Wildlife/Oil-Spill/Mobile-Giving.aspx

Caring For Our Coast: Ideas

Ride a BicycleIt's good for your spirit, your health, your pocket book, and OUR environment.

would love for all of nola to give up the Ying Yang twins for Lent

working on my red beans and rice suit for Lundi Gras

november rain

got thrilla'd

is ready to learn the Thriller moves for the Voodoo Fest performance

please come back autumn

A New Orleans Monday Classic: Red Beans and Rice! http://bit.ly/3V74m

Green Project's Bike Tire Repair Workshop on Saturday 10/24, my tires can't handle these streets! Thanks @HumidBeings! http://bit.ly/cw1nq

SAINTS vs GIANTS at the Dome! #travel #nola #superdome http://myloc.me/15zhy

Heading down to Dutch Alley to see the Zydepunks at 2:30! Check out the event http://bit.ly/3V1kEq #travel #nola

Go see loup garou presented by ArtSpot Productions and Mondo Bizarro at City Park everyday this weekend at 5pm! http://bit.ly/YhTkH #nola

Need something to do before #Voodoo? Check out the Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest in Lafayette Square http://bit.ly/1FR8g1 #nola #travel

Ninth by Joshua Clark, Zack Smith and Steve Wolfram - A @HumidBeings Original - Focusing on the 9th Ward http://bit.ly/1usBox

@BarackObama speaking at New Orleans Town Hall, said we were "turning crisis into opportunity" #obamanola #geauxbama

#voodoo FREE kick-off party 10/29 w/ Biz Markie, @TheKnuX, @djsoulsister! http://bit.ly/ebL0e (via @djsoulsister) #travel #neworleans

Help a local hero become a national hero! Derek Tabb nominated as CNN's Hero of the Year! http://is.gd/3YF9T

Help a local hero become a national hero! Derek Tabb nominated as CNN's Hero of the Year! http://is.gd/3YF9T Everybody RT @Howlinwolfnola

@BarackObama President Obama Congrats on ur Peace Prize and Welcome to New Orleans! Obama Victory Party http://bit.ly/M9D5N @humidbeings

Help a local hero become a national hero! Derek Tabb nominated as CNN's Hero of the Year! http://is.gd/3YF9T Everybody RT @Howlinwolfnola