Archive for May, 2009
May 31st, 2009
shows of summerHenderson Gleaner, KY"A Streetcar Named Desire," Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer Prize-winning drama about Blanche, Stella and Stanley, three characters caught in the clash of culture change in New Orleans, will play June 12-28. Next up will be "Harvey," Mary Chase's Pulitzer ... |
May 29th, 2009
Atheist Billboard Turns Heads Along I-10WDSU, LANEW ORLEANS -- A group doubting the existence of God is spreading its message through a new billboard placed along Interstate 10 west of downtown New Orleans. The advertisement is part of a national campaign aimed at raising awareness of those who do ... |
May 29th, 2009
Personal Tech: Gadget News and ReviewsWashington Post, United StatesRob Pegoraro: WWOZ's a great station--if you don't set your rental car's station to it on your way out of MSY, you're making a big mistake! About performance royalties: Although FM and AM broadcasts don't incur those, I believe Web simulcasts of FM and ... |
May 28th, 2009
New Orleans Trip SummaryCHOWWe were in New Orleans last weekend for a wedding so dinners were pretty much booked. Based on my Chowhound research, we decided to go to Parkway Bakery, Central Grocery, Coop, Cafe du Monde, Felix, and Big Fisherman. The biggest hit was Big Fisherman. ... |
May 27th, 2009
Trailer for Werner Herzog's "Bad Lieutenant" RemakeJustPressPlay, CAThis is a trailer for Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans, Werner Herzog's remake of Abel Ferrara's infamous 1992 film starring Harvey Keitel. It's probably a leak or something, so it might get pulled any minute. Watch it now: Yeah. What the wow? ... |
May 27th, 2009
New Orleans Asks: 'What Recession?'The Fulton County News, PA"It's hard to believe, but New Orleans has become a legitimate city," he says, riding the St. Charles Streetcar line to a promising follow-up interview. "It's got jobs, great culture, history, and it's a city where people walk, which I like. ... |
May 27th, 2009
Full Casting Announced For Donmar's STREETCARBroadway World, NYFading southern Belle Blanche dubois unexpectedly appears at her sister's home in the stifling world of downtown New Orleans. With delusions of grandeur, Blanche stands in stark contrast to her new surroundings and her brother-in-law Stanley. ... |