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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Steppin’ Out on PBS

Posted on November 5, 2013 by sally

I was fortunate to be invited back to WYES’ “Steppin’ Out” show on November 1st. I adore Peggy Laborde and always enjoy seeing her. Andrew Ward came on with me this time – he is always a pro! Last week was … Continue reading →

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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.

Posted in History, Research, The Mascot | Tagged andrew ward, lecture, mint, museum, New Orleans, notorious, photos, reception, scott frilot, the mascot, trixie minx, veronica russell | Leave a comment

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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Lecture at the Mint on October 10th

Posted on September 26, 2012 by sally

Here is the postcard (front and back) for my October 10th at the Mint. Postcard designed by the fabulous SCOTT FRILOT

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Happenings in New Orleans

Posted on May 29, 2012 by sally

I am blessed to have many wonderfully creative friends. And a lot of them have events this weekend! On Friday, June 1st, Kathryn Hobgood Ray aka Trixie la Femme aka Bernadette Shakey is performing the songs of Neil Young at … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, General, Music, New Orleans, Photography | Tagged andrew ward, art, bella blue, bernadette shakey, carrollton station, fleur de tease burlesque, freret market, le mieux, market, One Eyed Jacks, Photography, scott frilot, show, slack adjustor, trixie minx, washboard chaz | 1 Comment

Videos from “Mascot” Lecture

Posted on May 17, 2012 by sally

For those of you so inclined… here are some video clips from my May 10th lecture at the Cabildo. I tried to break them up in clips that I thought was coherent. Here you go – in order. Also noted … Continue reading →

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Photo Recap of Cabildo Lecture

Posted on May 15, 2012 by sally

A Photo Recap of my May 10th lecture on the “Mascot” at the Cabildo.

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