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
Emeril Lagasse is a name synonymous with New Orleans and its world-renowned food scene. Born on October 15th, 1959 in Massachusetts to Portuguese immigrant parents, Emeril has since become a maste...
Located in the heart of New Orleans' famous Faubourg Marigny, Vaughn's is the go-to spot for live music in the city. Originally opened as a bar and restaurant by owner Jimmy Anselmo in 1968, Vaugh...
Philip Frazier is a world-renowned musician, composer and leader of The Rebirth Brass Band—a beloved jazz ensemble based in New Orleans. Born on June 6, 1961, his life was forever changed when he ...
Founded in 1977, The Young Olympia Brass Band is a cornerstone of the brass band tradition in New Orleans. For over four decades they have been entertaining audiences with lively renditions of tra...
Founded in 1983 by brass musicians Philip Frazier, Kermit Ruffins and members of the Young Olympia Brass Band, The Rebirth Brass Band is a world-renowned music ensemble based in New Orleans. Perfo...
The Steamboat Natchez is a National Historic Landmark located in New Orleans and is known for being the last operating steamboat in America. Built in 1975, this authentic steamboat takes visitors ...
New Orleans, with its rich tapestry of culture, music, and history, is equally famed for its culinary scene, and at the heart of this scene was Leah Chase. Known lovingly as the 'Queen of Creole C...
Located in the heart of New Orleans’ historic Tremé neighborhood sits Dooky Chase, a family-run restaurant and institution that has been serving up delicious Creole dishes since 1941. Led by pione...
Irma Thomas, often referred to as the “Soul Queen of New Orleans”, is a celebrated R&B and soul singer who has been enchanting audiences for more than six decades. Originating from Ponchatoula...
One of the most beloved plays in modern American theater, A Streetcar Named Desire is renowned for its vivid depiction of life in New Orleans. Written by Tennessee Williams and first performed in ...
In the 1920s and 1930s, New Orleans’ French Quarter was home to one of America’s most influential playwrights—Tennessee Williams. An iconic figure in literature and theater, Williams’ works remain...
Established in 1916, Le Petit Theatre has long been one of the premier performing arts venues in New Orleans. Located in the heart of the city’s historic French Quarter—the theater serves as a bea...
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.
