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Gulfport Music Fest: Sign of Gulfport's Resurgence Years After Storm
WGNO NEWSHow are hit-makers, Maroon 5, Nelly, Gym Class Heroes and even Vanilla Ice helping to bring Gulfport back in a big way? "Big time entertainment, world-class entertainment. They are names that people know and want to come see," Ryan LaFontaine with...Tags: Maroon 5 (music group), Services and Shopping, Vanilla Ice, Entertainment
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Clinton Shares NOLA Love, Praise for College-bound Kids
ABC26 NewsIn a re-vamped theater, the message was about a city's current revival through education. The main messenger used himself as an example. Former President Bill Clinton Thursday night told 37 graduating New Orleans high school seniors he was the first...Tags: Education, Colleges and Universities, Bill Clinton, Theater Downtown
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Facing A Challenge: Eyes of Hope
WGNOIf you have been anywhere near the Fair Grounds recently, you may have noticed giant black and white photos of faces posted on the sides of buildings. They are the work of photographer Frank Relle. They're not to showcase his skill with a camera, but...Tags: Fair Grounds Corporation, Arts, Photography, Steve Gleason
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Ten Ways To Survive Jazz Fest 2012
WGNO NEWSPerfect weather, excellent musical acts, and huge crowds are all part of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Fest. WGNO's Kenny Lopez has ten ways to help you survive Jazz Fest.Tags: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Festive Events, Entertainment Events
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What a weekend!
Hard to top New Orleans this weekend. Not only are we the hosting the world's best golfers, but we're also hosting the worlds best musicians, too. Plus it's ground zero for the best festival food on the planet. No corn dogs and spiral cakes here. And...
Tags: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Music Industry, Music, Entertainment, Festive Events
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Spanish Crawfish Originated from Louisiana
WGNO NewsPeople often link crawfish to Louisiana. And it's important to many in Louisiana that their crawfish comes from their state. Pete Hilzim, the creator of the popular "Crawfish Monica" dish understands that, even though the packaging on the crawfish tails...Tags: Festive Events
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ChazFest: "What Jazz Fest Used To Be Like"
WGNO NewsThe 7TH annual ChazFest is back. Vanessa Bolano gives us a look inside what some call the "ultimate locals music festival." Conveniently scheduled between the weekends of Jazz Fest, ChazFest is back. Organizer Alex McMurray says, “It started with...Tags: Music, Entertainment, Festive Events, FEMA
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The Galatoire's Tradition: Waiting in Line for Fine Dining
David Gooch's great grand uncle came to New Orleans in the 1870's. In 1905, he purchased a two-story restaurant on Rue Bourbon, right in the heart of the Vieux Carre. Gooch says , “They looked at the great local seafood, the beautiful trout,...
Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Oysters, Customs and Tradition
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A New Generation of Pinata Making
WGNOScarlett Alaniz Diaz carefully cuts the tissue paper as her mother Rosario Hedman wraps the fringed tissue paper around around an undecorated piņata that was made in the shape of Hello Kitty. Rosario is visiting her daughter to show her some technique...Tags: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Festive Events, Entertainment Events
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Jazz Festival Parking Crackdown
WGNO NewsIf you're heading out to Jazz Fest this weekend, there are some things you should know about parking. The 2012 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is underway; so too is the rush for parking near the fair grounds. WGNO News Reporter Darian Trotter...Tags: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Festive Events, Entertainment Events
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As French Quarter Festival Gets Underway Police Issue A Warning
WGNO NewsThe French Quarter Festival gets underway starting Thursday. As preps are being made for the four day music festival, New Orleans Police are sending a warning to participants to keep an eye on their smart phones. 8th District detectives are...Tags: Apple iPhone, Theft, Cell Phones, Festive Events
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French Quarter Fest is your last chance to "enjoy" the outdoors until the fall
The summer heat and humidity are right around the corner. Our 3-4 week spring is almost over. Time to take advantage of this wonderful weather we're having and head down to French Quarter Festival 2012. For the 29th year, the south's largest free...
Tags: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Festive Events, Entertainment Events
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