Questions and Answers Today’s episode is a Q&A show with questions from listeners like you. As always, questions from our Patreon supporters come first, followed by those from our Facebook Group. Timestamps Patron Questions 4:38 – What are your favorite venues on Frenchman st. and which are your favorite artists to see in those venues?… Continue reading Questions and Answers
Author: Mark Bologna
Riding in a Mardi Gras Parade
Riding in a Mardi Gras Parade Today’s episode is all about riding in a Mardi Gras parade. As we close out Carnival 2023, I’ve gotten a lot of questions about this topic. Today, I’ll take you through the ins and outs of it. We’ll cover how parades are put on, how you join, what to… Continue reading Riding in a Mardi Gras Parade
King Cake
King Cake Today’s episode is all about King Cake. Think you’ve eaten a lot? Wait until you har about the experiences of my guest. We’ll dive into that, the history of king cakes, and the variety on the market today. Resources Check out Matt’s books. He’s got the Big Book of King Cakes, which makes… Continue reading King Cake
Trixie Minx and Burlesque in New Orleans
Burlesque in New Orleans Today’s episode is all about burlesque in New Orleans. We’ll explore a bit of the history and the current scene. The art of burlesque has a storied history in New Orleans, and thanks in large part to my guest today, has undergone a resurgence in the years since Katrina. Trixie Minx… Continue reading Trixie Minx and Burlesque in New Orleans
New Orleanians by Choice
New Orleanians by Choice Today’s episode is all about the experiences of people that have chosen to make New Orleans their home. Questions about moving here are among the most frequent I get, so I thought we’d talk to three people who’ve done just that, and have been here long enough to share their experiences.… Continue reading New Orleanians by Choice
Mardi Gras 2023 with Arthur Hardy
Mardi Gras 2023 Today’s episode is our annual discussion of Carnival and Mardi Gras in New Orleans with Arthur Hardy, publisher of the Mardi Gras Guide. We discuss history, what’s new in 2023 and more. To purchase the 47th annual edition of the Arthur Hardy Mardi Gras guide, click here. Sponsors Sunset Chasers Need help… Continue reading Mardi Gras 2023 with Arthur Hardy
Idea Village and NOEW – Entrepreneurship in New Orleans
The Idea Village and NOEW Today’s episode is a bit unique. As you probably know The New Orleans economy is heavily focused on tourism and hospitality. Today, I wanted to dive into a question I sometimes get about entrepreneurship and the tech community in New Orleans. To do that, we’re going to talk about something… Continue reading Idea Village and NOEW – Entrepreneurship in New Orleans
Things to Do in New Orleans Right Now
Questions and Answers about New Orleans Today’s episode is about things to do right now in New Orleans. These questions get asked a lot in our Facebook group and in other online forums, so I thought I’d give you my thoughts on what to do between Thanksgiving and the start of Carnival. Sponsors Sunset Chasers… Continue reading Things to Do in New Orleans Right Now
Economy Hall
Economy Hall Today’s episode is about Economy Hall, an organization founded in the 1800s to create and preserve a society for free men of color. It became so much more than that, including a hotbed of a new form of American music known as jazz. To help us dive into the topic, I’m joined by… Continue reading Economy Hall
Questions and Answers about New Orleans
Questions and Answers about New Orleans Today’s episode is a question and answer show where I answer questions from listeners like you. These are always fun and cover a wide range of topics. I like to do Q&A shows about once a quarter. We get so many new listeners, as well as members of our… Continue reading Questions and Answers about New Orleans