Annette Sisco

Mar 20, 2025 | nola.com | Annette Sisco

Some New Orleanians might be able to catch a cabbage on the way to the polls on March 29. The Irish Channel St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been rescheduled to roll on election day after its original outing was canceled by predictions of severe weather, the group announced on Thursday. First slated to roll on Saturday, March 15, the parade was scratched due to a forecast of thunderstorms.

Mar 19, 2025 | nola.com | Annette Sisco

"It is a three-story building. There are a pair of alcoves, facing Toulouse Street. These alcove cubicles are separated by plywood...A curved staircase ascends from the rear of a dark narrow passageway from the street entrance to the kitchen area. From there it ascends to the third floor, or gabled attic with its mansard roof..." - from "Vieux Carré," by Tennessee Williams Margit Longbrake stands at the foot of the wooden staircase, which curves upward into darkness.

Feb 21, 2025 | nola.com | Annette Sisco

One day, while fixing himself a drink, an official with the Carnival organization Krewe d'Etat found a short, wide koozie in a kitchen drawer. It fit perfectly on his old-fashioned glass. As he enjoyed his cocktail, he realized the drink holder would be a welcome and innovative throw. After all, parade-going is thirsty work. "We know that people like to consume beverages along the route," said another member who belongs to the krewe's throw committee.

Feb 6, 2025 | nola.com | Annette Sisco

Local and national children's authors will bring their books to Family Day at the 2025 New Orleans Book Festival, happening March 29 at Fogelman Arena on Tulane University's Uptown campus. Family Day caps off the free, three-day festival, which is returning for the fourth year. The day of programming aimed at children and families offers book signings, performances and hands-on activities to engage kids of all reading abilities, said festival co-chair and founder Cheryl Landrieu.

Jan 24, 2025 | nola.com | Annette Sisco

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