“Self Portrait” by Katie McDowell (18), New Orleans Center for Creative Arts "An Old Man in Military Costume" by Simone Wuttke (18), Dartmouth College (recent Benjamin Franklin High School graduate) "This oil on canvas painting is inspired by Rembrandt's 'An Old...
I have sat with anger ingrained in my ribs night after night. I know the five stages of grief. Why am I so stuck on anger? Denial was the first one. It hit when I stood in front of my fridge all alone in my house with my knees wobbling, staring at the screen on my...
Partner Yoga Poses by Laurie Azzano of Lolo’s Youth StudioYaaaas, finally! Hello, summer! Inhale deadlines. Exhale freedom. If you’re like most, summer represents one big sigh of relief. No more early morning alarm clocks, homework, tests, school drama, or crazy,...
Makes 20-24 brownies (depending on how big you slice them) BAKE TIME: 30 minutesIngredients 6 eggs 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 3 cups brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 2 sticks butter 1/2 cup Crisco shortening 1 1/2 cups baking cocoa powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 3 teaspoons...
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, or any form of mental distress, reach out to someone right away who can be there for you. Professional help is always an option when your psychological well-being is at risk. There is zero shame in...
Teen-Friendly NOLA ClinicsClinics that serve adolescents usually focus on the reproductive health needs of adolescents and young adults but may also provide primary care services. The ages served vary depending on the clinic, but they usually include preteens (11 or...
Have you ever wondered how you can apply astrology to your everyday life but don’t know where to start? Astrology can be very complex and sometimes overwhelming to interpret, so I have compiled a quick guide to help you consciously incorporate daily practices to...
Did you know clothing isn’t biodegradable?That means it doesn’t decompose once it’s dumped in the trash—it just sits in a landfill and creates nasty greenhouse gases in our environment. “We have to think longer and harder about the clothing we wear, where it came...
New Orleanians love their glitter, and, more than ever, we all deserve a little extra sparkle in our lives. Addie Ellis of the local biodegradable glitter company Glitter Nymph shared with us how to make shimmery oil that is good for your skin and nature. Since you...
I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast is Me by Jamison Shea What it’s about: Laure will do anything to prove a Black girl can be a star in the cutthroat world of Parisian ballet, even make a deal with a primordial power she finds in a pulsating river of blood in the...
Are you looking for inspiring ways to volunteer in the local community while fulfilling your school’s service hour requirements? We’ve talked to some great organizations in the area that rely on volunteers to help their wonderful programs run. Learn more about each...
Imagine that you just found out you are pregnant. For some young people, this may be exciting news; for others, it is not. Questions swirl: How can I take care of a baby and finish school? How can I afford to be a parent if I don’t finish school? How will my parents...
Lucy Scholz is my “shero” because she ran 300 miles from Los Angeles, California, to Las Vegas, Nevada, as part of The Speed Project. That’s roughly like running to Houston, Texas, or Seaside, Florida, from New Orleans! Not only did she win the 2023 competition and...
Careers in Skilled Trades With the cost of college continuing to rise, skilled trade careers are a great alternative pathway to stable, well-paying work and upward social mobility. Many trade workers provide essential services and help build and maintain important...
Come celebrate International Day of the G!RL with a party! There’ll be dream boards, a braid bar, nail bar and afterschool snacks by The Kupcake Factory and Smoothie King. Be sure to be one of the first 20 girls to receive a specialty flower crown by Blucid Floral!
4:00pm-8:00pm
Athleta Store, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd.
Participants will share ideas about beauty, art and social justice and work alongside Longue Vue’s 2018 Artist-in-Residence Jamar Pierre and celebrated mural artist Monica Kelly to create a collaborative large-scale painting honoring the experiences of young women.
(The event is designed for girls in 6th-12th grade.)
9:30am–12:00pm
Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Rd.
This spooktacular parade is unlike any other Halloween event.
Rolls at 6:30pm
The parade lines up on Elysian Fields Avenue and follows N. Peters and Decatur Streets along the river heading uptown past Jackson Square. At Canal Street, the parade makes a right turn and continues to Burgundy Street where it makes a U-turn and comes back to Tchoupitoulas Street. It follows Tchoupitoulas Street all the way to Andrew Higgins Drive.
Flea, vintage, and handmade goods + workshops + coffee + food vendors
12:00pm–6:00pm
Music Box Village, 4557 N Rampart St.
(Thanksgiving Market is on November 18; Holiday Market on December 16)
Put on your best costume and bring your fiendish friends for a scary good time. Celebrate the dead by getting live on the dance floor and enjoy raffles and free food.
7:00pm–10:00pm
Lyons Rec Center, 624 Louisiana Ave.
The festival celebrates New Orleans’ favorite sandwich with four stages of music and more than 35 local po-boy vendors.
10:00am–6:00pm
Oak Street in the Carrollton neighborhood
This multi-day celebration features illuminated installations, digital sculptures, video-mapping projections, and art animated by technology.
6:00pm–10:00pm
Lafayette Square and along Lafayette Street to Fulton Street
Take a look at Southern caricatures with staff at the Ogden Museum before walking next door to Te National WWII Museum, where a cartoonist gives participants the basics of drawing, cartooning, and caricature art. You’ll leave with your very own work of art! All supplies will be provided.
(Teens and adults welcome.)
5:00pm–7:30pm
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St. (and the National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine St.)
Check out New Orleans’ canine Mardi Gras krewe to see lots and lots of adorable dogs in costumes. Your furry best friend can even be part of the parade (registration information is on their website)!
Rolls at 2:00pm
The parade starts at Armstrong Park (N. Rampart at St. Ann) and proceeds on a 15-block route through the French Quarter.
TIP: Check out the websites of the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission, NORDC.ORG,
New Orleans Public Library, NOLALIBRARY.ORG,
YMCA of Greater New Orleans, YMCANEWORLEANS.ORG,
and New Orleans JCC, NOJCC.ORG,
for special activities, events, and summer programs.
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