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New Orleans Saints Reporter Aileen Hnatiuk Goes Viral On Twitter
The Saints weren't the only ones trending last week. The New Orleans Saints reporter, Aileen Hnatiuk reacts after going viral on Twitter with her 'That's a wrap' tweet that has been seen by more than 6.8 MILLION people. She responded as any southern lady would, with a fun, yet direct statement 'Y'all are wild!'
New Orleans ChristmasFest 2022, Holiday Fun For Everyone
It's that time of year NOLA! Let's celebrate Christmas in New Orleans at the Morial Convention Center, starting December 21st through 30th. Made with real ice, this wintery wonderland extends, 52 feet by 140 feet.
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NOLA x NOLA, New Orleans live music festival is back again this year.
NOLA x NOLA is back again this year!! NOLA x NOLA is a live music festival was established in New Orleans last year, after the cancelation of Jazz Fest and French Quarter Fest. It was the first club-based music festival in the country. The festival is a celebration of New Orleans music and culture. It is a unique experience that gives music lovers over 190 options that will happen at 24 different music venues all around the Greater New Orleans area. This year, NOLA x NOLA will take place from September 23rd to October 9th and will feature musical performances by Big Sam's Funky Nation, Hot 8 Brass Band, Jack White, Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers, New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings, Preservation All Stars, Chris Johnson Band, Rebirth Brass Band, The Iguanas, Swinging Gypsies, Galactic, Maragni Street Brass Band, Red Bull Street Kings, Phil DeGruy and Funky Pox, Some Like It Hot, The Mixed Nuts, City of Trees Brass Band, Dominick Grillo and the Frenchman Street All Stars, Pocket Chocolate, The New Orleans Axemen, Palmetto Bug Stompers, Cajun Fais Do-Do with Bruce Daigrepont, Russell Baptiste and Friends, Smoking Time Jazz Club, New Orleans Rug Cutters, Secret Six Jazz Band, Bluegrass Pickin' Party, The Boogie Men, TBC Brass Band, Verry Cherry, Eight Dice Cloth, Pat Casey and The New Sound, The Baked Potatoes and Jelly Roll Stompers.
Mardi Gras World Video (New Orleans with Kids, Part 3)
Part 3 of our travel guide to things to do in New Orleans With Kids. In this episode, we visit the New Orleans Jazz Museum, French Market, Beauregard-Keyes House, Old Ursuline Convent, Barataria Preserve, Audubon Zoo, and Mardi Gras World.
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 New Orleans Tour (NOLA with Kids, Part 2) Save Our Cemeteries
Part 2 of our travel guide to things to do in New Orleans With Kids. In this episode, we tour St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 with Save Our Cemeteries, New Orleans Botanical Garden, Storyland, New Orleans Museum of Art, Pitot House, and New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum.
Eating Beignet at Cafe Du Monde (NOLA with Kids) Visiting the French Quarter
Part 1 of our travel guide to things to do in New Orleans With Kids. In this episode, we visit the Moonwalk, Cafe Du Monde, Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, The Cabildo, The Presbytere, The Gumbo Shop, Historic New Orleans Collection, and Insectarium.
Saints safety Marcus Maye arrested for aggravated assault
New Orleans Saints starting safety Marcus Maye was arrested for aggravated assault with a firearm in Jefferson Parish on September 1st, Maye was released from custody after posting a $30,000 bond at the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center. The alleged incident happened on August 29th. In a statement from Eric Hessler, Maye’s attorney, he states that Maye denies the allegations. “Marcus vehemently denies the allegation from a motor vehicle incident and looks forward to defending himself when all the facts come out.” The police report accuses Maye of “pointing a firearm at another vehicle” in what is described as a “road rage incident.” No court date has been set yet. Maye was also arrested in February 2021 on a DUI charge in Florida, but the hearing for that case has been postponed again and is now scheduled for November 16th.
New Orleans famous Hubig's Pies finally on track for a return
Yes, it's really true!! Almost 10 years after a devastating fire destroyed the company’s facility, Hubig's Pies are finally on track to make their triumphant return to New Orleans. Prior to the fire, Hubig's Pie had been a part of New Orleans since 1921. But on July 27th, 2012, Hubig's facility on Dauphine Street was engulfed by a five-alarm fire and the building was a total loss. Over the years, there were several attempts to resume production on the pies. The city even approved the company's plans to build a factory in a new location, but those efforts stalled before any construction work had started.
Big news at the start of Saints training camp
Today was the start of training camp for the New Orleans Saints and it was definitely an exciting one. All-pro Saints Wide Receiver Michael Thomas was supposed to start training camp on the PUP (physically unable to perform) list. After a brief but successful workout prior to practice, the team decided that Thomas was ready to be back on the practice field with his teammates. This comes after an almost 2-year absence due to an ankle injury that he sustained in 2020 and has been fighting to recover from ever since. The Saints have been trending on social media since the news came out that Thomas was activated to participate in practice.
THISMINORITY Releases New Track "SUNNY BEACHES"
THISMINORITY is a rapper from New Orleans, LA, and currently based in Brooklyn, New York. The rap newcomer has just unveiled “SUNNY BEACHES” (feat. Indigo), which is only his second single following debut track “MEDI”, which was released earlier this year. After such an impressive debut, he has remained on form with “SUNNY BEACHES” and looks set to continue his rise.
New Orleans Travel Vlog with Mike & Miha - Top things to do in NOLA
On this New Orleans travel vlog episode we try out some of the most iconic activities in the Crescent City, or NOLA for short. New Orleans has long been on Miha's bucket list, and while Covid has shuttered many businesses, including some of my favorite restaurants, we still had a great time. If you are looking for some of the top things do do in New Orleans, especially if you don't have a lot of time, you've come to the right place. In this New Orleans travel vlog we cover the classics as well as highlighting a few things you may never have heard of, some of the places we visited are listed below. If you have any questions about are trip to NOLA, please leave a comment below. National WWII Museum Higgins Hotel New Orleans Crescent Park JamNOLA Cafe Du Monde Royal Carriages horse drawn ride through NOLA Garden District and Lafayette Cemetery Rosie's on the Roof - Rooftop bar