Tag Archives: New Orleans

Tennessee Williams Festival

Posted on March 20, 2014 by sally

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 →

Posted in History, Hope and New Orleans, New Orleans, Photography, Research | 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 | Leave a comment

Book Events

Posted on March 18, 2014 by sally

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 →

Posted in History, Hope and New Orleans, New Orleans, Photography, Research | Tagged book, events, ferret street festival, garden district book shop, history, hope and new orleans, maple street book shop, New Orleans, Photography, research, street signs, tulane | Leave a comment

Book Cover

Posted on February 14, 2014 by sally

Here is the cover to my book! Pretty excited. The whole editing process has been eye opening – so many layers. But my fears were calmed a bit when one of my professors told me that every book has mistakes. … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Hope and New Orleans, New Orleans, Photography, Research | Tagged asher, book, crescent city, history, history press, hope and new orleans, New Orleans, Photography, photos, research, street signs, streets | Leave a comment

Cruisin’ and Lecturin’

Posted on February 6, 2014 by sally

Well, I completed my first lecture series for Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. Not only was it my first time on a cruise, but my first time lecturing to non-New Orleanians. Both experiences were eye opening and a learning experience. I … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Hope and New Orleans, New Orleans, Photography, Research, The Mascot | Tagged cruise, cruise ship, history, lecture, New Orleans, Photography, prohibition, rccl, Royal Caribbean Cruise, speaker, street signs, talk, the mascot | Leave a comment

Prohibition Article is Here!

Posted on December 13, 2013 by sally

My Prohibition Article for Louisiana Cultural Vistas is here!!! Yay! So excited because they do such a wonderful job and their layout/design is marvelous! Special thanks once again to John Haffner for all of his help, David Johnson of LCV, … Continue reading →

Posted in History, New Orleans, Politics, Research | Tagged article, bootleggers, bootlegging, governor parker, history, louisiana cultural vistas magazine, New Orleans, no beer no work, prohibition, research, volstead | Leave a comment

Mule in the Gutter

Posted on December 8, 2013 by sally

An Outrage To the Editor of the N.O. Times – You will greatly oblige me and other citizens by publishing the following: On returning to my office this morning, at about 12 o’clock, I found lying in the gutter, almost … Continue reading →

Posted in General, History, New Orleans, Research | Tagged dead mule, editor, glanders, history, mules, New Orleans, new orleans times, rampart street, sanitation, street commissioners, yesteryear | Leave a comment

It’s Cruise Time… Seriously.

Posted on December 3, 2013 by sally

If you have any money left over from Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, why not go on a CRUISE? I will be a guest lecturer on Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas on a cruise to the Western Caribbean … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Hope and New Orleans, New Orleans, Research, The Mascot | Tagged cozumel, grand caymans, hope and new orleans, jamaica, lecture, Mascot, New Orleans, presentation, prohibition, Royal Caribbean Cruise, serenade of the sees, street signs | 1 Comment

Holiday Art Markets

Posted on November 30, 2013 by sally

Here is a list of the holiday art markets that I will be participating in for the rest of 2013. I have new photos, new sizes, new ornaments and sales! Each art market is brimming with artists, food from local … Continue reading →

Posted in New Orleans, Photography | Tagged arts market of new orleans, freret market, freretstivus, holiday, hope, hope nola, local, markets, New Orleans, ornaments, palmer park, photographs | Leave a comment

Prohibition Lecture Video

Posted on November 29, 2013 by sally

My lecture on Prohibition went well! Here is the link to the video that the Old U.S. Mint shot. It’s divided into 5 sections with a brief description of each one. Prohibition Video Things I have learned – watch the … Continue reading →

Posted in History, New Orleans, Research | Tagged andrew ward, fleur de tease, history, lecture, mikko, museum, New Orleans, no beer no work, nola, nola brewery, old new orleans rum, old u.s. mint, performance, prohibition, rick english, sally asher, sammy edwards, trixie minx, veronica russell, volstead act | Leave a comment

Unwanted Penance

Posted on November 12, 2013 by sally

My lecture on the history of Prohibition in New Orleans is Thursday, November 14th at the Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade. Free reception at 6PM sponsored by Old New Orleans Rum. They will be serving up tasty (and strong) rum … Continue reading →

Posted in General, History, New Orleans, Research, Uncategorized | Tagged actors, andrew ward, asher, bootlegging, d.b.a., fleur de tease, history, lecture, mikko, music, New Orleans, old new orleans rum, prohibition, readings, repeal, research, rum, slideshow, times picayune, trixie minx, tulane, u.s. mint, veronica russell | Leave a comment