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Category Archives: Research
Scandals and Scoundrels of the French Quarter
On Wednesday, September 17th, I will be lecturing from my book Hope & New Orleans: A History of Crescent City Street Names on the scandals and scoundrels that make up the streets of the French Quarter. Using additional photographs and … Continue reading
“Loaded Down With Iniquity: The 1866 Sinking of the Steamship Evening Star.”
As part of the Downriver: Mighty Mississippi River Festival 2014, I will be delivering a lecture on the 1866 sinking of the steamship Evening Star. The Evening Star was launched in 1863 and was a luxury steamship that ran a weekly … Continue reading
Lecture at Nix Library
On June 19, 2014, I will be lecturing and signing copies of my book Hope & New Orleans: A History of Crescent City Street Names at the Nix Library, 1401 S. Carrollton, from 5:30 to 6:30pm. I will also have books … Continue reading
Posted in History, Hope and New Orleans, New Orleans, Photography, Research
Tagged history, hope and new orleans, lecture, New Orleans, nix library, Photography, street signs, streets
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Shoe Superstitions 1904
Shoe Superstition When you buy a pair of new shoes, never put them on a shelf higher than your head, unless you want to bring bad luck; and if you blacken them before you have had both shoes on, you … Continue reading
Posted in History, New Orleans, Research
Tagged 1904, bad luck, french, german, good luck, history, New Orleans, shoes, superstitions, times picayune, vintage
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Costco Time!
Well, those who know me know that I am a Costco fanatic. I am also a true believer in supporting small and local businesses, but when it comes to big businesses Costco is just about the only one that I … Continue reading
Posted in History, Hope and New Orleans, New Orleans, Photography, Research
Tagged book signing, costco, history, hope and new orleans, New Orleans, Photography, research, street names, street signs
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Bucket List & Jazz Fest
Big Bucket List check-off. My book has been in the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Book Tent for the whole festival, but Sunday I will be doing a signing there from noon to one! I have already seen Richard Campanella, Carolyn … Continue reading
Maple Street Book Shop Signing
On Thursday, April 24th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm, I will be doing a lecture and book signing at Maple Street Book Shop at 7529 Maple Street. I like to craft each lecture around a specific subject and this one will be … Continue reading
Roosevelt Review
Here is an article I wrote last year about Prohibition for the Roosevelt Review. There are so many interesting stories (especially on their nightlife during Prohibition) but I had a limited word count and had to make due. I went … Continue reading
Posted in History, New Orleans, Research
Tagged fountain grill, grunewald, history, New Orleans, nola, prohibition, ramos gin fizz, roosevelt hotel, roosevelt review, sazerac, the cave, venetian room
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Tennessee Williams Festival
Well, ever since the first time I went to the Tennessee Williams Festival (I think back in 2000) I have wanted to be on a panel – and now it is happening! I am very proud and incredibly excited to … Continue reading
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Tagged andrew ward, david johnson, errol laborde, garden district book shop, hope and new orleans, hotel monteleone, louisiana cultural vistas, Mascot, mikko, New Orleans, queen anne ballroom, richard campanella, steppin' out, tennessee williams festival, veronica russell, wyes
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Book Events
My Book is Officially OUT! I have a few more dates to add/confirm but… as for now, here are some books events I will be at. My SHOWS page on my website will be updated frequently. Wednesday, March 26th: Lecture … Continue reading