Are there any good nightlife spots in the French Quarter (NOLA) that are 18 and up?
We’ll be staying in the French Quarter so trying to stay as close to that as possible.
Also, any specific recommendations for any type of nightlife in New Orleans?
We’re first time visitors 
If you’re with a dude, some places let girls in at 18 but won’t let guys in at 21, which is BS. However, I recommend Razoo’s if you like modern ‘Top 40′ music, Bourbon Cowboy is nice, it has a bull, some country music but not to country(they played kid rock a lot), the Dungeon, I’ve never been yet but I do believe you can get in at 18, male or female. They play rock music and heavy metal I think. There are always drunk people there, always interesting people there(a few years ago I walked there on a monday when I got off early one day at like 4pm and I was walking behind two black trannies(no joke). But beware, Bourbon Street smells really bad(then, if it didn’t, it’d be kinda lame, you’ll understand when you go there). I wouldn’t recommend carrying a lot of money or anything of value that you don’t need. I hope you have fun, go on a Saturday night, more people are there because many have to work on friday so there tired by the nighttime. Bourbon is usually packed until like 3:00-3:30am then it starts to die down. Thats the great thing, you can arrive at midnight, or 12:30, even 1 and you could still have an awesome time. Few people flash, thats only tourists really, and we get tourists around Mardi Gras & Jazz Fest. I wouldn’t recommend flashing anyone, espically if its not during Mardi Gras(which is over) because chances are you will get arrested. As far as the beads go, it depends on if anyones throwing them. Personally, Bourbon is way better when there isn’t anything going on in the city. At least you can move. I’ve never been for Mardi Gras but i went on the 4th of July(which is kinda lame here) and it was so packed, we had to hold onto each others shoulders so we wouldn’t get seperated. Hope you have a lot of fun.
I got into clubs with bars and some bars and they carded me when I was 18.
Wild Wayne TV presents Kermit Ruffins Live at Vaughan's in New Orleans
Famous trumpet player and Satchmo disciple Kermit Ruffins performs live at Vaughan's in the heart of New Orleans' Bywater. Brought to you by wildwaynetv.com
Duration : 11 min 1 sec
What has been done in New Orleans since Katrina, and what is being done?
It has been more than four years since Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans. How has the city recovered from it? In your opinion, is the recovery effort behind or ahead of schedule? What is now being done to restore New Orleans back to its original feeling?
The historic parts of the city were all built on high ground and didn’t flood. There has also been huge progress in the past 4 years and most of the metro area now looks like Katrina never happened.
The city and metro area are still recovering from Katrina, and the process will take more years. Realize that Katrina was the worst natural disaster in US history and turned 90,000 square miles (an area larger than the UK) into a rubbish heap overnight. More buildings were destroyed in New Orleans alone (a small part of the disaster area) on the morning of August 29, 2005 than were destroyed in London by German bombs/rockets during all of WWII (the death toll in London was of course far, far higher).
In practical terms, the city & metro area are operating normally. Utilities like electricity/water/phone and city services like police/fire/ems/sanitation were all problematic in 2005-2006 but are back to normal. The area’s entertainment industry has also recovered.
There was a fear the "soul" of the city had been destroyed by Katrina, but that has not been the case.
New Orleans Hosts BCS LSU and Alabama in the Dome
New Orleans
Wake Up! Get Up! Today is the day! If you are a college football fan today is a HUGE day, if you live in Louisiana it is even BIGGER than that! It is the BCS National Championship and it is all happening right here in the New Orleans Superdome. Oh, did I mention that the home team LSU Tigers (Louisiana State University) is the number one seed and playing number two seed Alabama Crimson Tide. Yeah you right! The city has been gearing up for this match up for days and you can feel it in the air. In a few short hours we will have a new champion.
Both teams have extremely loyal fans who bleed their school colors and live on tailgates (and for the last few days in the New Orleans French Quarter). Add that to an amazing city that never sleeps and you have a got a recipe for a party. For some it is more than an excuse to party, college football is a way of life as deeply ingrained as any religion. There are rituals and superstitions, prayers and petitions and team pride is taken to the grave.
A friend of mine shared his thoughts about remembering Tiger Fans who are no longer with us. I thought it was worth sharing with you. He also posted it on Tiger Droppings where Tiger fanatics talk about LSU.
“In 2003, before the National Championship against Oklahoma, I began a ritual where I take a moment before important LSU kickoffs to remember Tiger Fans and friends who are no longer with us. My parents had a neighbor, Mr. Ed, who lived across the street from them, who was a huge Tiger Fan. I used to visit Mr. Ed when I’d come in from Texas and we’d talk about the Tigers every chance we had. Mr. Ed never saw the Nick Saban era. He was a huge Tiger fan and his widow gave me the honor to have his LSU hat and the tiger he used to put in the back of their car when they would go to LSU games. We’ll be taking the tiger with us for the drive to New Orleans for the National Championship just like we did in 2003 and 2007. Shortly before the kickoff of the 2003 National Championship, I thought of Mr. Ed and many other Tiger Fans and friends and even some who were not Tiger Fans, in respect of their passing and the wish they could be with us to view the game. I continued the tradition in 2007 for the National Championship game against Ohio State. Shortly before Monday’s National Championship kickoff against Alabama, I will think about Mr. Ed and all of the Tiger Fans, family and friends who have passed who I’d love for them all to be with us to see the game. I know they will be with us in spirit! Geaux Tigers! Beat Bama…Again!!!!” He also said “Check out the beautiful and amazing comments people made about their favorite Tiger Fans who have passed. From burying family friends with LSU hats to brining LSU wear to gravesites…The comments will help you understand how deep the love for LSU Football is in it fans. Geaux Tigers!”
You can see the post in its entirety by following the link below:
http://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/p/31021189/Remembering-Tiger-Fans-Who-Are-No-Longer-With-Us.aspx
For all the LSU fans past and present “Let’s do it in the Dome, Tigers! Geaux LSU!!”
See you in NOLA! (New Orleans, Louisiana)
Sharon Denise Talbot
New Orleans
Mahogany Hall Stomp at French Quarter Festival
Duke Heitger and his New Orleans Wanderers at the 2007 French Quarter Festival in New Orleans
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Oil firms challenge US drilling ban
The six-month moratorium on new deep water oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico is facing a legal challenge, despite the fact that oil continues to gush from a ruptured undersea well.
More than a dozen companies involved in offshore drilling operations have launched a lawsuit that would reverse the Obama administration’s ban.
Al Jazeera’s John Terrett reports from New Orleans.
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New Orleans Treme and Google Fiber
Kudos to John Goodman and everyone involved in the “Treme’” project they are really doing an awesome job of promoting New Orleans- the city, the people, the music, and the Louisiana film industry. I am thrilled to have had the opportunity to be an extra on the set of Treme’. I am even more excited about the future of New Orleans and Louisiana.
Catch the premiere of HBO’s Treme’ on April 11th.
By Sharon Denise Talbot
Bring Google fiber to New Orleans from Andrew Larimer on Vimeo.
New Orleans – My Journey Contest Video for Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet author Tom Downs loves New Orleans’ soulful, saucy and eccentric nature. Located as far South as geogrpahically possible in the USA, it’s only mildly American in flavour, more a gumbo of French, Carribbean and African American. Tourists might flock to Bourbon Street’s non-stop carnival but the whole city really knows how to have a great time.
Produced by Lonely Planet.
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New Orleans Weather 10 day forecast 07 02 11
New Orleans Weather 10 day forecast
New Orleans weather 10 day forecastWelcome to the Who Dat? Do Dat! New Orleans weather 10 day forecast! This is your New Orleans weather 10 day forecast. It will be updated daily. The New Orleans weather 10 day forecast is a valuable tool for planning all of your New Orleans outings. While you are here in NOLA there are plenty of people to see, places to go and things to do and the New Orleans weather 10 day forecast will come in very handy. The weather in New Orleans changes day to day. This is because of the city’s proximity to water. This is one of the reasons the New Orleans weather 10 day forecast is so valuable if you are traveling to New Orleans. Don’t miss any of them. Make sure you are not caught unawares. Be prepared for the Louisiana weather changes. Quick and convenient, just check here before you make your plans for the day!
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Isolated T-Storms | 94°/78° | 30 % |
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Isolated T-Storms | 94°/78° | 30 % |
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Scattered T-Storms | 91°/78° | 30 % |
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Scattered T-Storms | 92°/78° | 40 % |
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Isolated T-Storms | 91°/78° | 30 % |
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Good Morning NOLA! It’s a good looking Saturday morning out there. Through 3pm: Mostly sunny with temperatures rising towards
the low 90s. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. A few isolated thunderstorms developing this afternoon under partly cloudy skies. Heat index near 105F. High 94F. N winds shifting to SE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms,
mainly this evening. Low 78F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%. Check out the new exhibit at the THNOC. It’s festival season. Essence is here along with the 4th of July holiday activities. This city never sleeps so don’t miss a thing . I hope your plans include music. It is good for the soul. The weather should cooperate so get out and enjoy. The week ahead looks a little iffy. Don’t worry about those scattered showers over the week ahead, all in all looks great. Just keep the umbrella handy just in case. The book siginings at the 1850′s House Store will continue just not over the 4th holiday weekend. They have books in the store and I am back in the Quarter and having a ball. So make plans to come out and get your personalized copies of “I Love You Bigger Than The Sky!” and “IF I Were A French Quarter Rat”. You can also find them at the Great Artist Collective and Adorn Art, both on Royal Street. NOLA Kids on Chartres also has them. Whatever you decide to do today, enjoy! See y’all in NOLA!
Sharon Denise Talbot
Don’ t forget to check back tomorrow for your New Orleans weather 10 day forecast.
New Orleans Weather 10 day forecast
Where is the best place to buy masks in New Orleans, for reasonable prices, NOT in the French quarter?
I’m looking for something in the garden district, that has really unique masks for a reasonable price… (15 dollars the most.) I don’t mean something very artsy, exclusive, just something a little different from the feather/molded masks they sell down in the French Quarter.
Weelllll, the answer depends on the reason why you’re specifying "not in the French Quarter."
The Garden District isn’t really a commercial district. I have a gift basket company that works with the local hotels. We include many of these types of items, and I know of nothing comparable in the Garden District or the rest of Uptown.
However, if the problem with the Quarter isn’t the location, but the mass-production, there are a couple of locations, very close to each other.
At 517 St. Ann Street (in the Lower Pontalba) is the retail arm of Mask Italia. They have a mixture of styles of prices, many in more traditional Carnivale style.
Around the corner on Decatur is Serendipitous Masks. They hand make much of their stock and again, have a range of prices.
I haven’t included their web addresses because neither bothers to post their lower cost items online- you’ll really have to go poke around to see what’s available. Be careful of expectations, tho- these masks are very time consuming to make, and the price rises accordingly, based on how ornate they are.
Hope that helps!
