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1920 Mardi Gras

Posted on May 16, 2016 by sally

What a crazy and busy year! So much to catch up on. Anyway, here is a mini documentary on Mardi Gras 1920 that I did for the local PBS station, WYES. It focuses on General John Joseph “Black Jack” Pershing’s visit … Continue reading →

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Lifelong Learning Event

Posted on April 5, 2016 by sally

Official Release from an event I am doing on Wednesday, April 6th. FUN FUN FUN! A Tulane Club of New Orleans Lifelong Learning event: “Life, Death, and Burial in New Orleans” Wednesday, April 6 5:30 p.m. ~ Reception 6 p.m. … Continue reading →

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St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

Posted on March 30, 2015 by sally

I recently did a photo essay for Tulane University about the new policy changes for St. Louis Cemetery No. 1. I spent a lot of time in St. Louis No. 1 during January and February trying to document everything I needed for … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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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Louisiana History Alive’s Manifest Destiny!

Posted on September 22, 2013 by sally

Here is some information on an event that not only has some of my friends in it, but is also an incredibly awesome event (what can I say, I have incredibly awesome friends). I have helped them with some PR, … Continue reading →

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Recent Shout Outs

Posted on August 27, 2013 by sally

I have had some real nice shout outs lately, but have been too busy to crow about them. So here goes some shameless crowing. More than 900 colleges and universities submitted nearly 12,000 photos to U.S. News, which give glimpses … Continue reading →

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Krewe of Barkus article

Posted on February 6, 2013 by sally

Costumed dogs parading around the French Quarter. What is not to love? The Krewe of Barkus is the annual Mardi Gras dog parade. Allegedly, it was founded in 1992 when Tom Wood was at a Margaret Orr Fan Club meeting (I love … Continue reading →

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Walking Krewes of New Orleans

Posted on January 25, 2013 by sally

Last week I was strolling on the Tulane campus, trying to capture students returning for the semester when my mind drifted to Mardi Gras (as it often does). I thought about all my fabulous creative friends who participate in Carnival … 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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