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Nell Nolan: 8 O'Clocks, Christian Brothers Gala, Chapelle Emerald Gala
3+ hour, 26+ min ago (443+ words) Eight O'Clocks Mardi Gras Soir'e" headed the invitation that featured a Carnival mask above the lettering and below, the time and venue: The Cannery. Girls were requested to wear purple, green or gold semi-formal dresses, while the boys' attire was…...
Shakespeare play comes to the Batture in New Orleans. 'Swan Lake' heads to Metairie.
2+ week, 3+ day ago (937+ words) The women of 'Bard @ the Batture' include, from left, Mallory Osigian Favaloro, Nia Ragini and Wendy Miklovic. Nick Di Julio, Jarrod Smith and Jason Bayle will appear in the male roles in the Crescent City Stage's upcoming 'Bard @ the Batture....
Comedian Katherine Blandford prepares for new special with shows at Sports Drink.
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (918+ words) Comedian Katherine Blanford is disappointed she's coming to New Orleans too late to catch Mardi Gras, but while growing up in Louisville, Kentucky, she got a taste of its version: the infield at the Kentucky Derby. "My parents started letting…...
New Orleans Toledano Street Comedy Fest returns with All Fantasy crew and touring comics
3+ week, 5+ day ago (804+ words) Comedian David Gborie returns to the Toledano Street Comedy Festival. Last year, Uptown comedy club and coffee shop Sports Drink swung big for its first Toledano Street Comedy Festival. Organizers booked 70 comedians, both touring acts and locals, across four days…...
Spring comedy calendar in New Orleans
3+ week, 6+ day ago (324+ words) Wanda Sykes performs March 19 at Saenger Theatre. Touring comedians coming to New Orleans March 19 Wanda Sykes, Saenger Theatre March 19 Toledano Street Comedy Festival, Sports Drink March 20 Rocky Dale Davis, The Howlin" Wolf March 20 We Them Ones with Mike Epps, Karlous…...
Queens of Mystery gather for annual Carnival luncheon
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (83+ words) The ladies who reigned over the Krewe of Mystery Carnival balls in the past recently gathered at Ralph's On the Park for a luncheon. In attendance were, seated from left, Karen Gardes, Danielle Calhoun, Jean Hopkins (50 year queen), Esm" Benjamin…...
Stephanie Grace: Farewell Teedy, a little less Trump and a little more Trumpism, and other notes from the year in Carnival satire
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (795+ words) Each year, when I write about the hot topics in Carnival satire, my first step is to look for an overriding theme. Often, over the past decade, that process has started and ended with one word: Trump. In 2026, a year…...
Spinal Tap II," Rob Reiner"s last movie, was filmed around the New Orleans area
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (390+ words) Paul Mc Cartney, left, gives the reunited members of the band Spinal Tap " Harry Shearer, Michael Mc Kean and Christopher Guest " a few pointers in the New Orleans-shot mockumentary sequel "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues." Harry Shearer (left) stars as…...
Can YOU come up with the funniest punchline for Walt Handelsman's LAST Cartoon Caption Contest? Send in your entries today and WIN!
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (148+ words) Holiday office parties are happening, and gift swaps are a popular event at many of them. It looks like someone's about to get an exciting present this year! So, what's going on in this cartoon? You tell me. Be witty,…...
With over 700 puchlines sent in, check out the WINNER and finalists in Walt Handelsman's latest Cartoon Caption Contest!
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (483+ words) Nice! We received 719 entries in this week's Cartoon Caption Contest. From gator bites to alligator shoes, these were clever and deliciously funny! Our winner sent in a great punchline that brought it all back to Louisiana. Well Played, everyone. As…...