Livin’ The Dream

28 03, 2013

Spring Break

Spring break has brought winter weather and families to New Orleans. On a stroll through the CBD this morning, it was quite apparent the Crescent City is attracting families for spring break.  Hence, following is an itinerary for family fun in New Orleans to get the [...]

20 03, 2013

A streetcar ride down St. Charles Avenue

A streetcar ride down St. Charles Avenue this week reveals a spectacular display of color bursting from the abundance of azalea bushes blooming along the upper end of the streetcar line. The trend continues all across the city...azaleas, citrus trees releasing a spectacular aroma, jasmine, birds [...]

11 03, 2013

Kiss me, I’m Irish

Kiss me, I’m Irish. A visit to the Irish Channel will reveal the diverse history of this neighborhood that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. No matter their heritage, everyone in the Irish Channel will be claiming their Irish Heritage this weekend. And [...]

6 03, 2013

New Orleans’ City Park

New Orleans’ City Park is the sixth largest urban park in the country and continues to provide an urban oasis for hiking, biking and birding - along with the usual New Orleans supply of food, music and art. The weather is ideal this week for getting [...]

27 02, 2013

New Orleans’ Arts District, aka: The Warehouse District

New Orleans’ Arts District, aka: The Warehouse District, provides a complete cultural travel experience...for locals and visitors alike. There are always intriguing experiences that will entice one to get Out and About in the Warehouse District.  This weekend the activities don’t just entice but practically demand [...]

20 02, 2013

A rare and valuable national American treasure

The United States Congress, in 1987, designated JAZZ “A rare and valuable national American treasure to which we should devote our attention, support and resources to make certain it is preserved, understood and promulgated.” (Concurrent Resolution 57) How do I know this?  You wonder.  From a [...]

14 02, 2013

Bye Bye Beouf Gras. Hello Louisiana Seafood!

As my body aches after all the marching this past week, I dream about spa treatments followed by a light and refreshing Louisiana Seafood dish. My favorite spa treatment, particularly after parade season, is the foot reflexology and pedicure from Ayana at Belladonna Spa on Magazine [...]

6 02, 2013

The greatest free show on Earth

The greatest free show on Earth takes place in the streets of New Orleans, let the parading begin... It’s the final week of Mardi Gras and you can feel the energy building. This morning, our toddler insisted on practicing his marching and drumming skills, with his [...]

29 01, 2013

An Uptown kinda week…

Mardi Gras takes a break as Super Bowl rolls into town... and “the greatest free show on earth” gets sacked by the sponsor blitz! Beer and telephone named metropolises have popped up all over town. Something for everyone in the family from the NFL Experience for [...]