The Nola Files
The Nola FilesDoing Good - Featuring the great organizations we have had the pleasure to work with, those of us helping New Orleans tackle it's many issues / Curious Tourist - Some common questions about the city we hear from visitors / Interviews - Our chance to talk to interesting follks in hte community / The Index - This is a rolling A-Z of topics that have shaped the city / The Dirt - Our own ramblings, experiences and opinions
Absinthe Frappé is a beloved classic of New Orleans. Believed to have originated in the 19th century, this cocktail combines absinthe, anise-flavored spirit, with crushed ice, sugar and water or s...
Gumbo is a timeless dish that has delighted the taste buds of New Orleans residents for centuries. This Creole classic has been passed down from generation to generation and continues to be a favo...
Mardi Gras Indians, also known as Black Indians, are a unique cultural tradition in New Orleans, Louisiana. They are African American men who dress in elaborate costumes, heavily adorned with beads...
Jean-Louis Dolliole was a well-known figure in the early 19th century cultural and social life of New Orleans. Born in Haiti in 1770, Dolliole was an enterprising entrepreneur who earned his fortu...
Nestled in the heart of New Orleans stands a magnificent tribute to a brave young woman who changed history. The Joan of Arc statue is an awe-inspiring work of art that stands proudly near the Fre...
The 1984 Louisiana World Exposition, also known as the 1984 World's Fair, was held in New Orleans, Louisiana from May 12 to November 11, 1984. The fair was intended to showcase the state's cultural...
The Creole Wild West was a group of African American men in New Orleans, Louisiana who are believed to have organized the first Mardi Gras Indian parade in 1885. The group was formed in the late 19...
IMAGE COURTESY OF THE HISTORIC NEW ORLEANS COLLECTION, ACC. NO. 2008.0052. The "Axe Man" is a serial killer who was active in New Orleans, Louisiana in the early 1910s. He is known for breaking i...
The "Casket Girls" is a term used to describe the young French women who were sent to New Orleans, Louisiana in the 1700s to marry French colonists and help populate the colony. The women, who wer...
Smiley Lewis was an American blues and R&B singer and songwriter from New Orleans, Louisiana. He was active as a musician in the 1940s and 1950s and is considered one of the most important fig...
Dave Bartholomew is an American musician, bandleader, and record producer from New Orleans, Louisiana. He is considered one of the most influential figures in the early days of rock and roll, and ...
"Walking to New Orleans" is a song written by Fats Domino and Dave Bartholomew, and recorded and released by Domino in 1960. The song is a reworking of the traditional song "When the Saints Go Mar...
Here we share things we find interesting about New Orleans and the Gulf South, organizations and people that deserve more attention and answer some questions about the area.
