NFC Championship Preview: Another Gritty Game on the Way
(NEW ORLEANS, La.) — The New Orleans Saints are set to take on the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game in the Mercedes Benz Superdome this Sunday. The Saints are on a very identical route they took winning there first Super Bowl 10 years ago. In the 2009-2010 season, the Saints finished 13-3 […]
JG’s Music Review: 6LACK Shines at the Joy Theater
(COVINGTON, La.) — 6LACK performed at the Joy Theater this past weekend and I was fortunate enough to be able to attend. My wonderful girlfriend surprised me with the 6LACK tickets at the Joy Theater. The Joy Theater is in downtown New Orleans on Canal Street. This historic theater opened up in 1947, and was […]
Jackson’s Final Food Review: Poke Loa Couples Colorful Ingredients with Modern Style
(NEW ORLEANS) A trend sweeping the west, originating in Hawaii, has shown no sign of slowing down and has now made its way to New Orleans. Poke Loa has introduced Nola to it’s first poke bowl with their first location opening on 3341 Magazine St., New Orleans. The word “Poke” comes from the Hawaiian word meaning […]
The Bounce Back: Saints 2017 Season Review
(NEW ORLEANS) For the past three years, New Orleans has been shrouded in the near shame of having one of the most mediocre teams in football. The Saints, having suffered through three consecutive 7-9 seasons, record-setting terrible defenses, and a Drew Brees at the top of his game caused Saints fans to have their hopes […]
Halloween Attractions Haunt New Orleans
(NEW ORLEANS, La.) This October, several haunted attraction are helping South Louisiana get into the Halloween spirit. Haunted Houses The most popular local haunted houses include The Mortuary and House of Shock. The Mortuary Haunted Mansion is located in New Orleans on Canal Street. Its name is more than just a gimmick; this attraction is […]
RoboWolves Crowned State Champions, Achieve International Ranking
(NEW ORLEANS, La.) — St. Paul’s School’s VEX Robotics Team, known commonly as the RoboWolves, traveled to Holy Cross School in New Orleans on March 4, 2017, where they competed against several other high schools in statewide competition. After emerging victorious, the Wolves were crowned state champions, and were later ranked both nationally and internationally […]
A Visit to the Strange and Beautiful World of Mardi Gras World
(NEW ORLEANS) — On Feb. 18, I visited an open house held at Mardi Gras World in New Orleans, which is the workshop and storage facility of the Kern Studios float design company. I was very exited to see what new additions the Krewe of Orpheus had added to their float lineup for this year’s […]
Wizard World 2017 Brings Pop Culture to Life
Wizard World Comic Con: where pop culture comes to life. (NEW ORLEANS, La.) — Wizard World produces pop culture conventions all across America, and the one in New Orleans was held the weekend of Jan. 6, 2016. Being a connoisseur of all things geek, I could not let myself fail to attend this year’s convention. […]
Celebration in the Oaks Impresses for 30th Anniversary
(NEW ORLEANS) — Celebration in the Oaks continues to impress the community with their 30th anniversary by displaying extraordinary lights in the natural park landscape. The park itself also has activities and rides. These include a walking tour of the beautiful park covered in lights, a train ride around the park, and many rides and activities […]
