Monthly Archives: October 2012

Mrs. Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2012 by sally

For the last few years I have made it a point to stop by the home on St. Charles at State Street to take pictures of their amazing Halloween decorations. Last year I met the owner, Louellen Berger, who graciously … Continue reading →

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Country Roads Magazine

Posted on October 30, 2012 by sally

A few weeks ago I mentioned that Country Roads Magazine ran an article about my work in their October issue.  Here is an image from the print edition: The print version showcases a lot more of the photos from the Mascot. … Continue reading →

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Ms. O’Connor

Posted on October 23, 2012 by sally

If I had to live in a city I think I would prefer New Orleans to any other – both Southern and Catholic and with indications that the Devil’s existence is freely recognized – Flannery O’ Connor

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Some photos from the Mint lecture

Posted on October 19, 2012 by sally

Here are some photos from my October 10, 2012 lecture.     Thank you, John Haffner for the photos.

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WWOZ Interview

Posted on October 19, 2012 by sally

I recorded my WWOZ interview from October 9, 2012. Veronica Russell and I were on T.R. Johnson’s show “Jazz from the Marketplace.” T.R. was great! Great questions, very engaging. It’s funny, I have heard about T.R. many times and seen … Continue reading →

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Thank you… and then I slept

Posted on October 17, 2012 by sally

Thank you very much for everyone who came out to my lecture at the Mint on October 10th. I hope I did not disappoint. We had some technical difficulties at the last minute and… I am not sure I should … Continue reading →

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Press for the Mint Lecture

Posted on October 10, 2012 by sally

Here is some recent press for my lecture at the Old U.S. Mint at 400 Esplanade Ave on October 10, 2012: The Times Picayune NOLA Defender Tulane Event Calendar Don’t forget – reception at 6:30. Cupcakes provided by Cake Cafe, craft beer … Continue reading →

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Crazy Weekend

Posted on October 8, 2012 by sally

This weekend has been crazy. I have a book to finish reading for school. A paper due on Monday. Lighting check Monday night. A paper due on Tuesday. WWOZ on Tuesday night. And I need to finish my lecture, two … Continue reading →

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Steppin’ Out video

Posted on October 7, 2012 by sally

Here is the VIDEO from my appearance on Steppin’ Out on October 5th. I come on about halfway and again at the very end. I am very thankful for the host Peggy who was very gracious. It was also nice to … Continue reading →

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Steppin’ Out

Posted on October 5, 2012 by sally

On Friday, October 5th at 6:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. I will be on the local PBS program Steppin’ Out hosted by Peggy Scott Laborde. I come on during the second half to talk about my lecture at the Old U.S. Mint … Continue reading →

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