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DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: JANUARY 2021 Back at the beginning of the pandemic, we shared some dog videos from UK announcer Andrew Cotter. Then in September, we shared a few more. Marshaling all of his announcing prowess to the task of gently mocking his dogs, Cotter has developed a loyal following, gotten a book deal, and reminded us all just how much we love our dogs--no matter how muchgrass they eat.
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: WINERY SPOTLIGHT: ZICHICHI The tasting room is bright, airy and simple, with a stone fireplace and a wide deck that overlooks the vineyard. Steve’s office is adorned with photos of past Saints players. Steve was a foot and ankle surgeon who treated several Saints players including Jeremy Shockeyand Joe Horn.
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: FAT TUESDAY IN THE FRENCH Mardi Gras, in the grand tradition of carnivals throughout history, is a time to let go, a time to turn the world on its head and scrape up any change that falls out of its pockets. Like any mask, the carnival mask is transformative, but it has, I feel, DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: MAY 2013 The City of New Orleans is an Amtrak train that runs between New Orleans and Chicago. The route has been in operation since 1947, originally as the Panama Limited. There's plenty of stops, including a convenient location in Hammond, LA. It is an overnight route with DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: DECEMBER 2011 Like Johnson, Fats was a pioneer of the "stride" style of jazz piano, a unique musical style that helped to transform then-popular ragtime piano into Jazz. Stride is also significant in that it was a departure from New Orleans jazz that began to shift the staccato of New Orleans-style jazz into a more "swinging" style that grew in popularity throughout the late 1930s and 40s. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: AUGUST 2012 The wine has a very floral aroma and a luxuriously long finish. It lingers on the tongue with a distinct taste of herbs. This is an unusual wine, and it has some unusual pairings as well. It pairs particularly well with a meaty fish like salmon or tuna. For cheese,we suggest a
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: 2016 The origins of the Christmas Eve bonfires are not entirely clear. French and German immigrants settled in St. James Parish in the early 18 th century. One theory holds that these settlers continued European traditions of holding bonfires on or around the winter and summer solstices after they established themselves in Louisiana. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: MARCH 2011 The 4th annual DGA family and friends crawfish boil was a complete success! The weather was perfect, food was fantastic as usual, Tuba Skinny played their hearts out, DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: SEPTEMBER 2011 The Cub is hidden away at 3002 Girard Street right off of Youree Drive by the City Bar. Now, it doesn't look like much from the outside. In fact, I didn't even know it was there in spite of having driven right past it countless times. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: FEBRUARY 2021 While we may not be having a crawfish boil this year, we can still all look back at Crawfish boils from years past and look forward to onesin the years ahead.
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: JANUARY 2021 Back at the beginning of the pandemic, we shared some dog videos from UK announcer Andrew Cotter. Then in September, we shared a few more. Marshaling all of his announcing prowess to the task of gently mocking his dogs, Cotter has developed a loyal following, gotten a book deal, and reminded us all just how much we love our dogs--no matter how muchgrass they eat.
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: WINERY SPOTLIGHT: ZICHICHI The tasting room is bright, airy and simple, with a stone fireplace and a wide deck that overlooks the vineyard. Steve’s office is adorned with photos of past Saints players. Steve was a foot and ankle surgeon who treated several Saints players including Jeremy Shockeyand Joe Horn.
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: FAT TUESDAY IN THE FRENCH Mardi Gras, in the grand tradition of carnivals throughout history, is a time to let go, a time to turn the world on its head and scrape up any change that falls out of its pockets. Like any mask, the carnival mask is transformative, but it has, I feel, DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: MAY 2013 The City of New Orleans is an Amtrak train that runs between New Orleans and Chicago. The route has been in operation since 1947, originally as the Panama Limited. There's plenty of stops, including a convenient location in Hammond, LA. It is an overnight route with DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: DECEMBER 2011 Like Johnson, Fats was a pioneer of the "stride" style of jazz piano, a unique musical style that helped to transform then-popular ragtime piano into Jazz. Stride is also significant in that it was a departure from New Orleans jazz that began to shift the staccato of New Orleans-style jazz into a more "swinging" style that grew in popularity throughout the late 1930s and 40s. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: AUGUST 2012 The wine has a very floral aroma and a luxuriously long finish. It lingers on the tongue with a distinct taste of herbs. This is an unusual wine, and it has some unusual pairings as well. It pairs particularly well with a meaty fish like salmon or tuna. For cheese,we suggest a
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: 2016 The origins of the Christmas Eve bonfires are not entirely clear. French and German immigrants settled in St. James Parish in the early 18 th century. One theory holds that these settlers continued European traditions of holding bonfires on or around the winter and summer solstices after they established themselves in Louisiana. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: MARCH 2011 The 4th annual DGA family and friends crawfish boil was a complete success! The weather was perfect, food was fantastic as usual, Tuba Skinny played their hearts out, DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: SEPTEMBER 2011 The Cub is hidden away at 3002 Girard Street right off of Youree Drive by the City Bar. Now, it doesn't look like much from the outside. In fact, I didn't even know it was there in spite of having driven right past it countless times. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: MAY 2020 Orleans Parish (New Orleans) has seen over 6,500 cases and nearly 450 deaths from COVID-19. With residents staying in their homes, the streets have taken on an eerie quality to them. Once bustling boulevards, are now void of people, vendors, and most significantly--music. Yet there is also a beauty in the quiet. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: MARCH 2019 Opened in 1927, the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans is home to Broadway musicals, rock concerts, and stand-up comedians. Currently, the Saenger is hosting one of the national touring companies of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s smash hit musical, Hamilton.The theatre, with its famous starry ceiling, has long been a staple of the New Orleans entertainment scene. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: JUNE 2019 Leah Chase, the famed New Orleans chef and restauranteur, passed away on June 1 at the age of 96. Born in New Orleans, Chase grew up in Madisonville, Louisiana, the oldest of 11 children. When she was a teenager, Chase moved back to New Orleans to complete high school—since Madisonville did not have a high school for students ofcolor.
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: 2016 The film embraces an intimate and procedural approach to first contact. As Banks and Donnelly (Adams and Renner) approach the alien spacecraft, Villenueve embeds the viewer in the minutiae of donning radiation suits, driving out to the site, and slowly ascending a gigantic scissor lift DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: JUNE 2018 Field Museum: Sue the T-Rex is the star attraction of the Field Museum. Sue is the best-preserved and most complete T-Rex fossil ever found. Sue is 40 feet long and 67 million years old. The Museum’s permanent exhibitions include the Animal Halls that feature a variety of mammals from Asia and Africa including the infamous man-eatingLions of
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: JUNE 2015 Captain Phillips rises above its action thriller origins by refusing to present a story of American triumph in the face of adversity. Director Paul Greengrass undermines this American exceptionalism by sympathetically portraying the Somali pirates. He demonstrates the pirates’ deplorable lives on land before they attempt to hijack theboat.
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: OCTOBER 2013 The only thing I can come up with by way of explanation is hubris. The Wrath of Khan is one of the best Trek movies ever made, and arguably the best in stiff competition with the likes of The Undiscovered Country, The Voyage Home, and First Contact (which I would rate in that order following Khan, if you were curious). Khan is an iconic part of the Trek film franchise , not the least because DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: AUGUST 2014 Way back in 2011 when this blog began, one of the first features was about the crawfish boil and its accompanying CD. Well, we’ve decided to revive this idea for the upcoming release of the CD of the 6 th Annual DGA Crawfish Boil. This CD, titled High Water Friends, features songs from boil staple Davis Rogan and Warren Prejean and the Zydeco Rhythm and Blues Band. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: CHEERS! After dinner the night was young, so we attempted to take the scenic walking route down to the Marketplace Cheers replica. It was a great stroll for a while, but it was a little too chilly for my southern sensibilities, so we ducked into the Beantown Pub. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: JUNE 2014 On March 8, 2014, Douglas Green Associates held its 7th annual Crawfish boil. Over the next few weeks on the blog, we will be recapping the highlights of the boil. This coverage will include posts about the various bands. There will be pictures and hopefully video of DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: FEBRUARY 2021 While we may not be having a crawfish boil this year, we can still all look back at Crawfish boils from years past and look forward to onesin the years ahead.
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: JANUARY 2021 Back at the beginning of the pandemic, we shared some dog videos from UK announcer Andrew Cotter. Then in September, we shared a few more. Marshaling all of his announcing prowess to the task of gently mocking his dogs, Cotter has developed a loyal following, gotten a book deal, and reminded us all just how much we love our dogs--no matter how muchgrass they eat.
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: WINERY SPOTLIGHT: ZICHICHI The tasting room is bright, airy and simple, with a stone fireplace and a wide deck that overlooks the vineyard. Steve’s office is adorned with photos of past Saints players. Steve was a foot and ankle surgeon who treated several Saints players including Jeremy Shockeyand Joe Horn.
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: FAT TUESDAY IN THE FRENCH Mardi Gras, in the grand tradition of carnivals throughout history, is a time to let go, a time to turn the world on its head and scrape up any change that falls out of its pockets. Like any mask, the carnival mask is transformative, but it has, I feel, DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: MAY 2013 The City of New Orleans is an Amtrak train that runs between New Orleans and Chicago. The route has been in operation since 1947, originally as the Panama Limited. There's plenty of stops, including a convenient location in Hammond, LA. It is an overnight route with DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: DECEMBER 2011 Like Johnson, Fats was a pioneer of the "stride" style of jazz piano, a unique musical style that helped to transform then-popular ragtime piano into Jazz. Stride is also significant in that it was a departure from New Orleans jazz that began to shift the staccato of New Orleans-style jazz into a more "swinging" style that grew in popularity throughout the late 1930s and 40s. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: AUGUST 2012 The wine has a very floral aroma and a luxuriously long finish. It lingers on the tongue with a distinct taste of herbs. This is an unusual wine, and it has some unusual pairings as well. It pairs particularly well with a meaty fish like salmon or tuna. For cheese,we suggest a
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: 2016 The origins of the Christmas Eve bonfires are not entirely clear. French and German immigrants settled in St. James Parish in the early 18 th century. One theory holds that these settlers continued European traditions of holding bonfires on or around the winter and summer solstices after they established themselves in Louisiana. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: MARCH 2011 The 4th annual DGA family and friends crawfish boil was a complete success! The weather was perfect, food was fantastic as usual, Tuba Skinny played their hearts out, DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: SEPTEMBER 2011 The Cub is hidden away at 3002 Girard Street right off of Youree Drive by the City Bar. Now, it doesn't look like much from the outside. In fact, I didn't even know it was there in spite of having driven right past it countless times. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: FEBRUARY 2021 While we may not be having a crawfish boil this year, we can still all look back at Crawfish boils from years past and look forward to onesin the years ahead.
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: JANUARY 2021 Back at the beginning of the pandemic, we shared some dog videos from UK announcer Andrew Cotter. Then in September, we shared a few more. Marshaling all of his announcing prowess to the task of gently mocking his dogs, Cotter has developed a loyal following, gotten a book deal, and reminded us all just how much we love our dogs--no matter how muchgrass they eat.
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: WINERY SPOTLIGHT: ZICHICHI The tasting room is bright, airy and simple, with a stone fireplace and a wide deck that overlooks the vineyard. Steve’s office is adorned with photos of past Saints players. Steve was a foot and ankle surgeon who treated several Saints players including Jeremy Shockeyand Joe Horn.
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: FAT TUESDAY IN THE FRENCH Mardi Gras, in the grand tradition of carnivals throughout history, is a time to let go, a time to turn the world on its head and scrape up any change that falls out of its pockets. Like any mask, the carnival mask is transformative, but it has, I feel, DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: MAY 2013 The City of New Orleans is an Amtrak train that runs between New Orleans and Chicago. The route has been in operation since 1947, originally as the Panama Limited. There's plenty of stops, including a convenient location in Hammond, LA. It is an overnight route with DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: DECEMBER 2011 Like Johnson, Fats was a pioneer of the "stride" style of jazz piano, a unique musical style that helped to transform then-popular ragtime piano into Jazz. Stride is also significant in that it was a departure from New Orleans jazz that began to shift the staccato of New Orleans-style jazz into a more "swinging" style that grew in popularity throughout the late 1930s and 40s. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: AUGUST 2012 The wine has a very floral aroma and a luxuriously long finish. It lingers on the tongue with a distinct taste of herbs. This is an unusual wine, and it has some unusual pairings as well. It pairs particularly well with a meaty fish like salmon or tuna. For cheese,we suggest a
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: 2016 The origins of the Christmas Eve bonfires are not entirely clear. French and German immigrants settled in St. James Parish in the early 18 th century. One theory holds that these settlers continued European traditions of holding bonfires on or around the winter and summer solstices after they established themselves in Louisiana. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: MARCH 2011 The 4th annual DGA family and friends crawfish boil was a complete success! The weather was perfect, food was fantastic as usual, Tuba Skinny played their hearts out, DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: SEPTEMBER 2011 The Cub is hidden away at 3002 Girard Street right off of Youree Drive by the City Bar. Now, it doesn't look like much from the outside. In fact, I didn't even know it was there in spite of having driven right past it countless times. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: MAY 2020 Orleans Parish (New Orleans) has seen over 6,500 cases and nearly 450 deaths from COVID-19. With residents staying in their homes, the streets have taken on an eerie quality to them. Once bustling boulevards, are now void of people, vendors, and most significantly--music. Yet there is also a beauty in the quiet. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: MARCH 2019 Opened in 1927, the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans is home to Broadway musicals, rock concerts, and stand-up comedians. Currently, the Saenger is hosting one of the national touring companies of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s smash hit musical, Hamilton.The theatre, with its famous starry ceiling, has long been a staple of the New Orleans entertainment scene. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: JUNE 2019 Leah Chase, the famed New Orleans chef and restauranteur, passed away on June 1 at the age of 96. Born in New Orleans, Chase grew up in Madisonville, Louisiana, the oldest of 11 children. When she was a teenager, Chase moved back to New Orleans to complete high school—since Madisonville did not have a high school for students ofcolor.
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: 2016 The film embraces an intimate and procedural approach to first contact. As Banks and Donnelly (Adams and Renner) approach the alien spacecraft, Villenueve embeds the viewer in the minutiae of donning radiation suits, driving out to the site, and slowly ascending a gigantic scissor lift DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: JUNE 2018 Field Museum: Sue the T-Rex is the star attraction of the Field Museum. Sue is the best-preserved and most complete T-Rex fossil ever found. Sue is 40 feet long and 67 million years old. The Museum’s permanent exhibitions include the Animal Halls that feature a variety of mammals from Asia and Africa including the infamous man-eatingLions of
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: JUNE 2015 Captain Phillips rises above its action thriller origins by refusing to present a story of American triumph in the face of adversity. Director Paul Greengrass undermines this American exceptionalism by sympathetically portraying the Somali pirates. He demonstrates the pirates’ deplorable lives on land before they attempt to hijack theboat.
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: OCTOBER 2013 The only thing I can come up with by way of explanation is hubris. The Wrath of Khan is one of the best Trek movies ever made, and arguably the best in stiff competition with the likes of The Undiscovered Country, The Voyage Home, and First Contact (which I would rate in that order following Khan, if you were curious). Khan is an iconic part of the Trek film franchise , not the least because DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: AUGUST 2014 Way back in 2011 when this blog began, one of the first features was about the crawfish boil and its accompanying CD. Well, we’ve decided to revive this idea for the upcoming release of the CD of the 6 th Annual DGA Crawfish Boil. This CD, titled High Water Friends, features songs from boil staple Davis Rogan and Warren Prejean and the Zydeco Rhythm and Blues Band. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: CHEERS! After dinner the night was young, so we attempted to take the scenic walking route down to the Marketplace Cheers replica. It was a great stroll for a while, but it was a little too chilly for my southern sensibilities, so we ducked into the Beantown Pub. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: JUNE 2014 On March 8, 2014, Douglas Green Associates held its 7th annual Crawfish boil. Over the next few weeks on the blog, we will be recapping the highlights of the boil. This coverage will include posts about the various bands. There will be pictures and hopefully video of DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: FEBRUARY 2021 While we may not be having a crawfish boil this year, we can still all look back at Crawfish boils from years past and look forward to onesin the years ahead.
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: JANUARY 2021 Back at the beginning of the pandemic, we shared some dog videos from UK announcer Andrew Cotter. Then in September, we shared a few more. Marshaling all of his announcing prowess to the task of gently mocking his dogs, Cotter has developed a loyal following, gotten a book deal, and reminded us all just how much we love our dogs--no matter how muchgrass they eat.
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: WINERY SPOTLIGHT: ZICHICHI The tasting room is bright, airy and simple, with a stone fireplace and a wide deck that overlooks the vineyard. Steve’s office is adorned with photos of past Saints players. Steve was a foot and ankle surgeon who treated several Saints players including Jeremy Shockeyand Joe Horn.
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: FAT TUESDAY IN THE FRENCH Mardi Gras, in the grand tradition of carnivals throughout history, is a time to let go, a time to turn the world on its head and scrape up any change that falls out of its pockets. Like any mask, the carnival mask is transformative, but it has, I feel, DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: MAY 2013 The City of New Orleans is an Amtrak train that runs between New Orleans and Chicago. The route has been in operation since 1947, originally as the Panama Limited. There's plenty of stops, including a convenient location in Hammond, LA. It is an overnight route with DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: DECEMBER 2011 Like Johnson, Fats was a pioneer of the "stride" style of jazz piano, a unique musical style that helped to transform then-popular ragtime piano into Jazz. Stride is also significant in that it was a departure from New Orleans jazz that began to shift the staccato of New Orleans-style jazz into a more "swinging" style that grew in popularity throughout the late 1930s and 40s. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: AUGUST 2012 The wine has a very floral aroma and a luxuriously long finish. It lingers on the tongue with a distinct taste of herbs. This is an unusual wine, and it has some unusual pairings as well. It pairs particularly well with a meaty fish like salmon or tuna. For cheese,we suggest a
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: 2016 The origins of the Christmas Eve bonfires are not entirely clear. French and German immigrants settled in St. James Parish in the early 18 th century. One theory holds that these settlers continued European traditions of holding bonfires on or around the winter and summer solstices after they established themselves in Louisiana. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: MARCH 2011 The 4th annual DGA family and friends crawfish boil was a complete success! The weather was perfect, food was fantastic as usual, Tuba Skinny played their hearts out, DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: SEPTEMBER 2011 The Cub is hidden away at 3002 Girard Street right off of Youree Drive by the City Bar. Now, it doesn't look like much from the outside. In fact, I didn't even know it was there in spite of having driven right past it countless times. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: FEBRUARY 2021 While we may not be having a crawfish boil this year, we can still all look back at Crawfish boils from years past and look forward to onesin the years ahead.
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: JANUARY 2021 Back at the beginning of the pandemic, we shared some dog videos from UK announcer Andrew Cotter. Then in September, we shared a few more. Marshaling all of his announcing prowess to the task of gently mocking his dogs, Cotter has developed a loyal following, gotten a book deal, and reminded us all just how much we love our dogs--no matter how muchgrass they eat.
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: WINERY SPOTLIGHT: ZICHICHI The tasting room is bright, airy and simple, with a stone fireplace and a wide deck that overlooks the vineyard. Steve’s office is adorned with photos of past Saints players. Steve was a foot and ankle surgeon who treated several Saints players including Jeremy Shockeyand Joe Horn.
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: FAT TUESDAY IN THE FRENCH Mardi Gras, in the grand tradition of carnivals throughout history, is a time to let go, a time to turn the world on its head and scrape up any change that falls out of its pockets. Like any mask, the carnival mask is transformative, but it has, I feel, DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: MAY 2013 The City of New Orleans is an Amtrak train that runs between New Orleans and Chicago. The route has been in operation since 1947, originally as the Panama Limited. There's plenty of stops, including a convenient location in Hammond, LA. It is an overnight route with DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: DECEMBER 2011 Like Johnson, Fats was a pioneer of the "stride" style of jazz piano, a unique musical style that helped to transform then-popular ragtime piano into Jazz. Stride is also significant in that it was a departure from New Orleans jazz that began to shift the staccato of New Orleans-style jazz into a more "swinging" style that grew in popularity throughout the late 1930s and 40s. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: AUGUST 2012 The wine has a very floral aroma and a luxuriously long finish. It lingers on the tongue with a distinct taste of herbs. This is an unusual wine, and it has some unusual pairings as well. It pairs particularly well with a meaty fish like salmon or tuna. For cheese,we suggest a
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: 2016 The origins of the Christmas Eve bonfires are not entirely clear. French and German immigrants settled in St. James Parish in the early 18 th century. One theory holds that these settlers continued European traditions of holding bonfires on or around the winter and summer solstices after they established themselves in Louisiana. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: MARCH 2011 The 4th annual DGA family and friends crawfish boil was a complete success! The weather was perfect, food was fantastic as usual, Tuba Skinny played their hearts out, DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: SEPTEMBER 2011 The Cub is hidden away at 3002 Girard Street right off of Youree Drive by the City Bar. Now, it doesn't look like much from the outside. In fact, I didn't even know it was there in spite of having driven right past it countless times. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: MAY 2020 Orleans Parish (New Orleans) has seen over 6,500 cases and nearly 450 deaths from COVID-19. With residents staying in their homes, the streets have taken on an eerie quality to them. Once bustling boulevards, are now void of people, vendors, and most significantly--music. Yet there is also a beauty in the quiet. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: MARCH 2019 Opened in 1927, the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans is home to Broadway musicals, rock concerts, and stand-up comedians. Currently, the Saenger is hosting one of the national touring companies of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s smash hit musical, Hamilton.The theatre, with its famous starry ceiling, has long been a staple of the New Orleans entertainment scene. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: JUNE 2019 Leah Chase, the famed New Orleans chef and restauranteur, passed away on June 1 at the age of 96. Born in New Orleans, Chase grew up in Madisonville, Louisiana, the oldest of 11 children. When she was a teenager, Chase moved back to New Orleans to complete high school—since Madisonville did not have a high school for students ofcolor.
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: 2016 The film embraces an intimate and procedural approach to first contact. As Banks and Donnelly (Adams and Renner) approach the alien spacecraft, Villenueve embeds the viewer in the minutiae of donning radiation suits, driving out to the site, and slowly ascending a gigantic scissor lift DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: JUNE 2018 Field Museum: Sue the T-Rex is the star attraction of the Field Museum. Sue is the best-preserved and most complete T-Rex fossil ever found. Sue is 40 feet long and 67 million years old. The Museum’s permanent exhibitions include the Animal Halls that feature a variety of mammals from Asia and Africa including the infamous man-eatingLions of
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: JUNE 2015 Captain Phillips rises above its action thriller origins by refusing to present a story of American triumph in the face of adversity. Director Paul Greengrass undermines this American exceptionalism by sympathetically portraying the Somali pirates. He demonstrates the pirates’ deplorable lives on land before they attempt to hijack theboat.
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: OCTOBER 2013 The only thing I can come up with by way of explanation is hubris. The Wrath of Khan is one of the best Trek movies ever made, and arguably the best in stiff competition with the likes of The Undiscovered Country, The Voyage Home, and First Contact (which I would rate in that order following Khan, if you were curious). Khan is an iconic part of the Trek film franchise , not the least because DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: AUGUST 2014 Way back in 2011 when this blog began, one of the first features was about the crawfish boil and its accompanying CD. Well, we’ve decided to revive this idea for the upcoming release of the CD of the 6 th Annual DGA Crawfish Boil. This CD, titled High Water Friends, features songs from boil staple Davis Rogan and Warren Prejean and the Zydeco Rhythm and Blues Band. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: CHEERS! After dinner the night was young, so we attempted to take the scenic walking route down to the Marketplace Cheers replica. It was a great stroll for a while, but it was a little too chilly for my southern sensibilities, so we ducked into the Beantown Pub. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: JUNE 2014 On March 8, 2014, Douglas Green Associates held its 7th annual Crawfish boil. Over the next few weeks on the blog, we will be recapping the highlights of the boil. This coverage will include posts about the various bands. There will be pictures and hopefully video of DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: FEBRUARY 2021 While we may not be having a crawfish boil this year, we can still all look back at Crawfish boils from years past and look forward to onesin the years ahead.
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: JANUARY 2021 Back at the beginning of the pandemic, we shared some dog videos from UK announcer Andrew Cotter. Then in September, we shared a few more. Marshaling all of his announcing prowess to the task of gently mocking his dogs, Cotter has developed a loyal following, gotten a book deal, and reminded us all just how much we love our dogs--no matter how muchgrass they eat.
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: WINERY SPOTLIGHT: ZICHICHI The tasting room is bright, airy and simple, with a stone fireplace and a wide deck that overlooks the vineyard. Steve’s office is adorned with photos of past Saints players. Steve was a foot and ankle surgeon who treated several Saints players including Jeremy Shockeyand Joe Horn.
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: TRACK 3: YOU'VE GOT TO Loving is the thing I crave. For your love I'll be your slave. You gotta give me some, please give me some. Can't you hear me pleading, you gotta give me some. Hear my cryin' on my bended knees. If you wanna put my soul at ease. You gotta give me some, please give me some. You gotta give me some, please give me some. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: FAT TUESDAY IN THE FRENCH Mardi Gras, in the grand tradition of carnivals throughout history, is a time to let go, a time to turn the world on its head and scrape up any change that falls out of its pockets. Like any mask, the carnival mask is transformative, but it has, I feel, DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: DECEMBER 2011 Like Johnson, Fats was a pioneer of the "stride" style of jazz piano, a unique musical style that helped to transform then-popular ragtime piano into Jazz. Stride is also significant in that it was a departure from New Orleans jazz that began to shift the staccato of New Orleans-style jazz into a more "swinging" style that grew in popularity throughout the late 1930s and 40s. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: AUGUST 2012 The wine has a very floral aroma and a luxuriously long finish. It lingers on the tongue with a distinct taste of herbs. This is an unusual wine, and it has some unusual pairings as well. It pairs particularly well with a meaty fish like salmon or tuna. For cheese,we suggest a
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: MARCH 2011 The 4th annual DGA family and friends crawfish boil was a complete success! The weather was perfect, food was fantastic as usual, Tuba Skinny played their hearts out, DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: MAY 2013 It is an overnight route with no exchanges that takes about 19 hours. At first, it sounds crazy. It takes longer to ride the train than it does to drive, and a 19 hour trip seems to compare terribly to a 6 hour total travel time by air. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: SEPTEMBER 2012 Hacienda San Martin (2011) is a mix of Bonarda (55%) and Malbec (45%) from Mendoza, Argentina. The Italian and French grapes take on a distinct flavor and concentration in the high-altitude, desert-like conditions of Mendoza. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: FEBRUARY 2021 While we may not be having a crawfish boil this year, we can still all look back at Crawfish boils from years past and look forward to onesin the years ahead.
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: JANUARY 2021 Back at the beginning of the pandemic, we shared some dog videos from UK announcer Andrew Cotter. Then in September, we shared a few more. Marshaling all of his announcing prowess to the task of gently mocking his dogs, Cotter has developed a loyal following, gotten a book deal, and reminded us all just how much we love our dogs--no matter how muchgrass they eat.
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: WINERY SPOTLIGHT: ZICHICHI The tasting room is bright, airy and simple, with a stone fireplace and a wide deck that overlooks the vineyard. Steve’s office is adorned with photos of past Saints players. Steve was a foot and ankle surgeon who treated several Saints players including Jeremy Shockeyand Joe Horn.
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: TRACK 3: YOU'VE GOT TO Loving is the thing I crave. For your love I'll be your slave. You gotta give me some, please give me some. Can't you hear me pleading, you gotta give me some. Hear my cryin' on my bended knees. If you wanna put my soul at ease. You gotta give me some, please give me some. You gotta give me some, please give me some. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: FAT TUESDAY IN THE FRENCH Mardi Gras, in the grand tradition of carnivals throughout history, is a time to let go, a time to turn the world on its head and scrape up any change that falls out of its pockets. Like any mask, the carnival mask is transformative, but it has, I feel, DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: DECEMBER 2011 Like Johnson, Fats was a pioneer of the "stride" style of jazz piano, a unique musical style that helped to transform then-popular ragtime piano into Jazz. Stride is also significant in that it was a departure from New Orleans jazz that began to shift the staccato of New Orleans-style jazz into a more "swinging" style that grew in popularity throughout the late 1930s and 40s. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: AUGUST 2012 The wine has a very floral aroma and a luxuriously long finish. It lingers on the tongue with a distinct taste of herbs. This is an unusual wine, and it has some unusual pairings as well. It pairs particularly well with a meaty fish like salmon or tuna. For cheese,we suggest a
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: MARCH 2011 The 4th annual DGA family and friends crawfish boil was a complete success! The weather was perfect, food was fantastic as usual, Tuba Skinny played their hearts out, DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: MAY 2013 It is an overnight route with no exchanges that takes about 19 hours. At first, it sounds crazy. It takes longer to ride the train than it does to drive, and a 19 hour trip seems to compare terribly to a 6 hour total travel time by air. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: SEPTEMBER 2012 Hacienda San Martin (2011) is a mix of Bonarda (55%) and Malbec (45%) from Mendoza, Argentina. The Italian and French grapes take on a distinct flavor and concentration in the high-altitude, desert-like conditions of Mendoza. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: MAY 2020 Orleans Parish (New Orleans) has seen over 6,500 cases and nearly 450 deaths from COVID-19. With residents staying in their homes, the streets have taken on an eerie quality to them. Once bustling boulevards, are now void of people, vendors, and most significantly--music. Yet there is also a beauty in the quiet. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: 2016 The film embraces an intimate and procedural approach to first contact. As Banks and Donnelly (Adams and Renner) approach the alien spacecraft, Villenueve embeds the viewer in the minutiae of donning radiation suits, driving out to the site, and slowly ascending a gigantic scissor lift DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: AUGUST 2012 The wine has a very floral aroma and a luxuriously long finish. It lingers on the tongue with a distinct taste of herbs. This is an unusual wine, and it has some unusual pairings as well. It pairs particularly well with a meaty fish like salmon or tuna. For cheese,we suggest a
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: JULY 2013 As a lover of beer, naturally I have always thought about trying to brew it myself. The art of brewing is ancient and subtle, but I figured if it could be done thousands of years ago, I should be able to manage it, especially with the wide range of modern home brewingconveniences.
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: CHEERS! After dinner the night was young, so we attempted to take the scenic walking route down to the Marketplace Cheers replica. It was a great stroll for a while, but it was a little too chilly for my southern sensibilities, so we ducked into the Beantown Pub. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: JUNE 2015 Captain Phillips rises above its action thriller origins by refusing to present a story of American triumph in the face of adversity. Director Paul Greengrass undermines this American exceptionalism by sympathetically portraying the Somali pirates. He demonstrates the pirates’ deplorable lives on land before they attempt to hijack theboat.
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: JUNE 2014 On March 8, 2014, Douglas Green Associates held its 7th annual Crawfish boil. Over the next few weeks on the blog, we will be recapping the highlights of the boil. This coverage will include posts about the various bands. There will be pictures and hopefully video of DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: AUGUST 2014 Way back in 2011 when this blog began, one of the first features was about the crawfish boil and its accompanying CD. Well, we’ve decided to revive this idea for the upcoming release of the CD of the 6 th Annual DGA Crawfish Boil. This CD, titled High Water Friends, features songs from boil staple Davis Rogan and Warren Prejean and the Zydeco Rhythm and Blues Band. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: APRIL 2013 Dish soap indeed. I feel entirely confident that Redbird would stand the Pepsi challenge next to any lemon-scented dish soap out there! Redbird is a fine enough beer, and I suspect that it only gets its bad rap because it is a fruit beer. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: SEPTEMBER 2011 The Cub is hidden away at 3002 Girard Street right off of Youree Drive by the City Bar. Now, it doesn't look like much from the outside. In fact, I didn't even know it was there in spite of having driven right past it countless times. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC. A few years ago, with the premiere of Star Trek Discovery, we did a ranking of all of the Star Trek television shows.A few new series later, we thought it was time to revisit those rankings. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine—Being set on a space station meant that the show’s writers had to develop plot from character interactions rather than weekly visits to new planets. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: 2016 The origins of the Christmas Eve bonfires are not entirely clear. French and German immigrants settled in St. James Parish in the early 18 th century. One theory holds that these settlers continued European traditions of holding bonfires on or around the winter and summer solstices after they established themselves in Louisiana. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: DECEMBER 2011 Like Johnson, Fats was a pioneer of the "stride" style of jazz piano, a unique musical style that helped to transform then-popular ragtime piano into Jazz. Stride is also significant in that it was a departure from New Orleans jazz that began to shift the staccato of New Orleans-style jazz into a more "swinging" style that grew in popularity throughout the late 1930s and 40s. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: FAT TUESDAY IN THE FRENCH Mardi Gras, in the grand tradition of carnivals throughout history, is a time to let go, a time to turn the world on its head and scrape up any change that falls out of its pockets. Like any mask, the carnival mask is transformative, but it has, I feel, DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: MARCH 2011 The 4th annual DGA family and friends crawfish boil was a complete success! The weather was perfect, food was fantastic as usual, Tuba Skinny played their hearts out, DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: AUGUST 2012 The wine has a very floral aroma and a luxuriously long finish. It lingers on the tongue with a distinct taste of herbs. This is an unusual wine, and it has some unusual pairings as well. It pairs particularly well with a meaty fish like salmon or tuna. For cheese,we suggest a
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: JULY 2012 The Farmers put on an utterly unforgettable show at the Opry, and I absolutely wanted to see them perform again. Last month the American Society of Trial Consultants held its annual conference in New Orleans, and the soon-to-be-president elect (Douglas Green) asked me to line up a musical act for one of the events. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: SEPTEMBER 2012 Hacienda San Martin (2011) is a mix of Bonarda (55%) and Malbec (45%) from Mendoza, Argentina. The Italian and French grapes take on a distinct flavor and concentration in the high-altitude, desert-like conditions of Mendoza. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: DECEMBER 2013 The only reason I can fathom is that Sean abuse-the-whipping-boy Payton cut poor Hartley to send a message to the rest of the team: "I will cut of my *&^%$#@ nose to spite my face!" That's the only message it sends. I'm angry with y'all, so I'm getting rid of the guy everyone knows I've been thinking about replacing because even though he's made all of his critical, game-winning kicks this DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: APRIL 2012 Mardi Gras only comes but once a year and some local Orleanians plan out their whole week of Mardi Gras a year or more ahead of time. In Mardi Gras 2011 I met my girlfriend catching a parade with mutualfriends.
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC. A few years ago, with the premiere of Star Trek Discovery, we did a ranking of all of the Star Trek television shows.A few new series later, we thought it was time to revisit those rankings. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine—Being set on a space station meant that the show’s writers had to develop plot from character interactions rather than weekly visits to new planets. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: 2016 The origins of the Christmas Eve bonfires are not entirely clear. French and German immigrants settled in St. James Parish in the early 18 th century. One theory holds that these settlers continued European traditions of holding bonfires on or around the winter and summer solstices after they established themselves in Louisiana. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: DECEMBER 2011 Like Johnson, Fats was a pioneer of the "stride" style of jazz piano, a unique musical style that helped to transform then-popular ragtime piano into Jazz. Stride is also significant in that it was a departure from New Orleans jazz that began to shift the staccato of New Orleans-style jazz into a more "swinging" style that grew in popularity throughout the late 1930s and 40s. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: FAT TUESDAY IN THE FRENCH Mardi Gras, in the grand tradition of carnivals throughout history, is a time to let go, a time to turn the world on its head and scrape up any change that falls out of its pockets. Like any mask, the carnival mask is transformative, but it has, I feel, DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: MARCH 2011 The 4th annual DGA family and friends crawfish boil was a complete success! The weather was perfect, food was fantastic as usual, Tuba Skinny played their hearts out, DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: AUGUST 2012 The wine has a very floral aroma and a luxuriously long finish. It lingers on the tongue with a distinct taste of herbs. This is an unusual wine, and it has some unusual pairings as well. It pairs particularly well with a meaty fish like salmon or tuna. For cheese,we suggest a
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: JULY 2012 The Farmers put on an utterly unforgettable show at the Opry, and I absolutely wanted to see them perform again. Last month the American Society of Trial Consultants held its annual conference in New Orleans, and the soon-to-be-president elect (Douglas Green) asked me to line up a musical act for one of the events. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: SEPTEMBER 2012 Hacienda San Martin (2011) is a mix of Bonarda (55%) and Malbec (45%) from Mendoza, Argentina. The Italian and French grapes take on a distinct flavor and concentration in the high-altitude, desert-like conditions of Mendoza. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: DECEMBER 2013 The only reason I can fathom is that Sean abuse-the-whipping-boy Payton cut poor Hartley to send a message to the rest of the team: "I will cut of my *&^%$#@ nose to spite my face!" That's the only message it sends. I'm angry with y'all, so I'm getting rid of the guy everyone knows I've been thinking about replacing because even though he's made all of his critical, game-winning kicks this DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: APRIL 2012 Mardi Gras only comes but once a year and some local Orleanians plan out their whole week of Mardi Gras a year or more ahead of time. In Mardi Gras 2011 I met my girlfriend catching a parade with mutualfriends.
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: MAY 2020 Orleans Parish (New Orleans) has seen over 6,500 cases and nearly 450 deaths from COVID-19. With residents staying in their homes, the streets have taken on an eerie quality to them. Once bustling boulevards, are now void of people, vendors, and most significantly--music. Yet there is also a beauty in the quiet. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: 2019 The Gaylord Texan is a mammoth all-inclusive resort located in Grapevine, Texas, just outside of Dallas. Its amenities include a 25,000 sq ft spa, indoor and outdoor pools, five acres of gardens, a seasonal water park, a convention center, four restaurants, a bar, an on-site night club, and a café. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: WINERY SPOTLIGHT: ZICHICHI The tasting room is bright, airy and simple, with a stone fireplace and a wide deck that overlooks the vineyard. Steve’s office is adorned with photos of past Saints players. Steve was a foot and ankle surgeon who treated several Saints players including Jeremy Shockeyand Joe Horn.
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: 2018 Dennis Hopper and Peter Fonda are a pair of bikers on a road trip where they sell drugs, make money, and get high. Along the way, they head to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. The film is a great look at the city in the late 1960s. The Big Easy (1986): A classic New Orleans story about the city’s legendary corruption. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: JULY 2013 As a lover of beer, naturally I have always thought about trying to brew it myself. The art of brewing is ancient and subtle, but I figured if it could be done thousands of years ago, I should be able to manage it, especially with the wide range of modern home brewingconveniences.
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: OCTOBER 2013 The only thing I can come up with by way of explanation is hubris. The Wrath of Khan is one of the best Trek movies ever made, and arguably the best in stiff competition with the likes of The Undiscovered Country, The Voyage Home, and First Contact (which I would rate in that order following Khan, if you were curious). Khan is an iconic part of the Trek film franchise , not the least because DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: JANUARY 2011 My wife Liz was born and raised in northern Indiana, so prior to marrying a native New Orleanian her only experience with “crayfish” was watching the little blue critters dart around in the creek behind her house. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: SEPTEMBER 2012 Hacienda San Martin (2011) is a mix of Bonarda (55%) and Malbec (45%) from Mendoza, Argentina. The Italian and French grapes take on a distinct flavor and concentration in the high-altitude, desert-like conditions of Mendoza. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: JUNE 2014 On March 8, 2014, Douglas Green Associates held its 7th annual Crawfish boil. Over the next few weeks on the blog, we will be recapping the highlights of the boil. This coverage will include posts about the various bands. There will be pictures and hopefully video of DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: SEPTEMBER 2011 The Cub is hidden away at 3002 Girard Street right off of Youree Drive by the City Bar. Now, it doesn't look like much from the outside. In fact, I didn't even know it was there in spite of having driven right past it countless times. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC. A few years ago, with the premiere of Star Trek Discovery, we did a ranking of all of the Star Trek television shows.A few new series later, we thought it was time to revisit those rankings. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine—Being set on a space station meant that the show’s writers had to develop plot from character interactions rather than weekly visits to new planets. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: 2016 The origins of the Christmas Eve bonfires are not entirely clear. French and German immigrants settled in St. James Parish in the early 18 th century. One theory holds that these settlers continued European traditions of holding bonfires on or around the winter and summer solstices after they established themselves in Louisiana. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: DECEMBER 2011 Like Johnson, Fats was a pioneer of the "stride" style of jazz piano, a unique musical style that helped to transform then-popular ragtime piano into Jazz. Stride is also significant in that it was a departure from New Orleans jazz that began to shift the staccato of New Orleans-style jazz into a more "swinging" style that grew in popularity throughout the late 1930s and 40s. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: FAT TUESDAY IN THE FRENCH Mardi Gras, in the grand tradition of carnivals throughout history, is a time to let go, a time to turn the world on its head and scrape up any change that falls out of its pockets. Like any mask, the carnival mask is transformative, but it has, I feel, DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: MARCH 2011 The 4th annual DGA family and friends crawfish boil was a complete success! The weather was perfect, food was fantastic as usual, Tuba Skinny played their hearts out, DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: AUGUST 2012 The wine has a very floral aroma and a luxuriously long finish. It lingers on the tongue with a distinct taste of herbs. This is an unusual wine, and it has some unusual pairings as well. It pairs particularly well with a meaty fish like salmon or tuna. For cheese,we suggest a
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: JULY 2012 The Farmers put on an utterly unforgettable show at the Opry, and I absolutely wanted to see them perform again. Last month the American Society of Trial Consultants held its annual conference in New Orleans, and the soon-to-be-president elect (Douglas Green) asked me to line up a musical act for one of the events. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: SEPTEMBER 2012 Hacienda San Martin (2011) is a mix of Bonarda (55%) and Malbec (45%) from Mendoza, Argentina. The Italian and French grapes take on a distinct flavor and concentration in the high-altitude, desert-like conditions of Mendoza. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: DECEMBER 2013 The only reason I can fathom is that Sean abuse-the-whipping-boy Payton cut poor Hartley to send a message to the rest of the team: "I will cut of my *&^%$#@ nose to spite my face!" That's the only message it sends. I'm angry with y'all, so I'm getting rid of the guy everyone knows I've been thinking about replacing because even though he's made all of his critical, game-winning kicks this DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: APRIL 2012 Mardi Gras only comes but once a year and some local Orleanians plan out their whole week of Mardi Gras a year or more ahead of time. In Mardi Gras 2011 I met my girlfriend catching a parade with mutualfriends.
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC. A few years ago, with the premiere of Star Trek Discovery, we did a ranking of all of the Star Trek television shows.A few new series later, we thought it was time to revisit those rankings. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine—Being set on a space station meant that the show’s writers had to develop plot from character interactions rather than weekly visits to new planets. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: DECEMBER 2011 Like Johnson, Fats was a pioneer of the "stride" style of jazz piano, a unique musical style that helped to transform then-popular ragtime piano into Jazz. Stride is also significant in that it was a departure from New Orleans jazz that began to shift the staccato of New Orleans-style jazz into a more "swinging" style that grew in popularity throughout the late 1930s and 40s. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: 2016 The origins of the Christmas Eve bonfires are not entirely clear. French and German immigrants settled in St. James Parish in the early 18 th century. One theory holds that these settlers continued European traditions of holding bonfires on or around the winter and summer solstices after they established themselves in Louisiana. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: MARCH 2011 The 4th annual DGA family and friends crawfish boil was a complete success! The weather was perfect, food was fantastic as usual, Tuba Skinny played their hearts out, DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: FAT TUESDAY IN THE FRENCH Costumes are of course a staple of carnival, and during the entire Mardi Gras season you can see people in costumes of all kinds from a riotous explosion of Mardi Gras colors (purple, green, and gold), Halloween style sexy X costumes, and DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: AUGUST 2012 The bar has a definite "dive" atmosphere, which I am told is par for the course in the LES. The interior is dark, lit predominantly by rows of neon lighting, and is DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: JULY 2012 I came to this realization a short while ago when I was visiting my sister in Austin. Austin is a very cool city with a hip vibe and a great deal of fun things to do. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: SEPTEMBER 2012 Hacienda San Martin (2011) is a mix of Bonarda (55%) and Malbec (45%) from Mendoza, Argentina. The Italian and French grapes take on a distinct flavor and concentration in the high-altitude, desert-like conditions of Mendoza. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: DECEMBER 2013 The only reason I can fathom is that Sean abuse-the-whipping-boy Payton cut poor Hartley to send a message to the rest of the team: "I will cut of my *&^%$#@ nose to spite my face!" That's the only message it sends. I'm angry with y'all, so I'm getting rid of the guy everyone knows I've been thinking about replacing because even though he's made all of his critical, game-winning kicks this DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: APRIL 2012 Mardi Gras only comes but once a year and some local Orleanians plan out their whole week of Mardi Gras a year or more ahead of time. In Mardi Gras 2011 I met my girlfriend catching a parade with mutualfriends.
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: MAY 2020 Orleans Parish (New Orleans) has seen over 6,500 cases and nearly 450 deaths from COVID-19. With residents staying in their homes, the streets have taken on an eerie quality to them. Once bustling boulevards, are now void of people, vendors, and most significantly--music. Yet there is also a beauty in the quiet. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: 2019 The Gaylord Texan is a mammoth all-inclusive resort located in Grapevine, Texas, just outside of Dallas. Its amenities include a 25,000 sq ft spa, indoor and outdoor pools, five acres of gardens, a seasonal water park, a convention center, four restaurants, a bar, an on-site night club, and a café. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: WINERY SPOTLIGHT: ZICHICHI The tasting room is bright, airy and simple, with a stone fireplace and a wide deck that overlooks the vineyard. Steve’s office is adorned with photos of past Saints players. Steve was a foot and ankle surgeon who treated several Saints players including Jeremy Shockeyand Joe Horn.
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: 2018 Dennis Hopper and Peter Fonda are a pair of bikers on a road trip where they sell drugs, make money, and get high. Along the way, they head to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. The film is a great look at the city in the late 1960s. The Big Easy (1986): A classic New Orleans story about the city’s legendary corruption. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: JULY 2013 As a lover of beer, naturally I have always thought about trying to brew it myself. The art of brewing is ancient and subtle, but I figured if it could be done thousands of years ago, I should be able to manage it, especially with the wide range of modern home brewingconveniences.
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: OCTOBER 2013 The only thing I can come up with by way of explanation is hubris. The Wrath of Khan is one of the best Trek movies ever made, and arguably the best in stiff competition with the likes of The Undiscovered Country, The Voyage Home, and First Contact (which I would rate in that order following Khan, if you were curious). Khan is an iconic part of the Trek film franchise , not the least because DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: JANUARY 2011 My wife Liz was born and raised in northern Indiana, so prior to marrying a native New Orleanian her only experience with “crayfish” was watching the little blue critters dart around in the creek behind her house. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: SEPTEMBER 2012 Hacienda San Martin (2011) is a mix of Bonarda (55%) and Malbec (45%) from Mendoza, Argentina. The Italian and French grapes take on a distinct flavor and concentration in the high-altitude, desert-like conditions of Mendoza. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: JUNE 2014 On March 8, 2014, Douglas Green Associates held its 7th annual Crawfish boil. Over the next few weeks on the blog, we will be recapping the highlights of the boil. This coverage will include posts about the various bands. There will be pictures and hopefully video of DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: SEPTEMBER 2011 The Cub is hidden away at 3002 Girard Street right off of Youree Drive by the City Bar. Now, it doesn't look like much from the outside. In fact, I didn't even know it was there in spite of having driven right past it countless times. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC. A few years ago, with the premiere of Star Trek Discovery, we did a ranking of all of the Star Trek television shows.A few new series later, we thought it was time to revisit those rankings. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine—Being set on a space station meant that the show’s writers had to develop plot from character interactions rather than weekly visits to new planets. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: DECEMBER 2011 Like Johnson, Fats was a pioneer of the "stride" style of jazz piano, a unique musical style that helped to transform then-popular ragtime piano into Jazz. Stride is also significant in that it was a departure from New Orleans jazz that began to shift the staccato of New Orleans-style jazz into a more "swinging" style that grew in popularity throughout the late 1930s and 40s. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: 2016 The origins of the Christmas Eve bonfires are not entirely clear. French and German immigrants settled in St. James Parish in the early 18 th century. One theory holds that these settlers continued European traditions of holding bonfires on or around the winter and summer solstices after they established themselves in Louisiana. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: MARCH 2011 The 4th annual DGA family and friends crawfish boil was a complete success! The weather was perfect, food was fantastic as usual, Tuba Skinny played their hearts out, DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: FAT TUESDAY IN THE FRENCH Costumes are of course a staple of carnival, and during the entire Mardi Gras season you can see people in costumes of all kinds from a riotous explosion of Mardi Gras colors (purple, green, and gold), Halloween style sexy X costumes, and DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: AUGUST 2012 The bar has a definite "dive" atmosphere, which I am told is par for the course in the LES. The interior is dark, lit predominantly by rows of neon lighting, and is DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: JULY 2012 I came to this realization a short while ago when I was visiting my sister in Austin. Austin is a very cool city with a hip vibe and a great deal of fun things to do. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: SEPTEMBER 2012 Hacienda San Martin (2011) is a mix of Bonarda (55%) and Malbec (45%) from Mendoza, Argentina. The Italian and French grapes take on a distinct flavor and concentration in the high-altitude, desert-like conditions of Mendoza. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: DECEMBER 2013 The only reason I can fathom is that Sean abuse-the-whipping-boy Payton cut poor Hartley to send a message to the rest of the team: "I will cut of my *&^%$#@ nose to spite my face!" That's the only message it sends. I'm angry with y'all, so I'm getting rid of the guy everyone knows I've been thinking about replacing because even though he's made all of his critical, game-winning kicks this DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: APRIL 2012 Mardi Gras only comes but once a year and some local Orleanians plan out their whole week of Mardi Gras a year or more ahead of time. In Mardi Gras 2011 I met my girlfriend catching a parade with mutualfriends.
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC. A few years ago, with the premiere of Star Trek Discovery, we did a ranking of all of the Star Trek television shows.A few new series later, we thought it was time to revisit those rankings. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine—Being set on a space station meant that the show’s writers had to develop plot from character interactions rather than weekly visits to new planets. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: DECEMBER 2011 Like Johnson, Fats was a pioneer of the "stride" style of jazz piano, a unique musical style that helped to transform then-popular ragtime piano into Jazz. Stride is also significant in that it was a departure from New Orleans jazz that began to shift the staccato of New Orleans-style jazz into a more "swinging" style that grew in popularity throughout the late 1930s and 40s. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: 2016 The origins of the Christmas Eve bonfires are not entirely clear. French and German immigrants settled in St. James Parish in the early 18 th century. One theory holds that these settlers continued European traditions of holding bonfires on or around the winter and summer solstices after they established themselves in Louisiana. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: MARCH 2011 The 4th annual DGA family and friends crawfish boil was a complete success! The weather was perfect, food was fantastic as usual, Tuba Skinny played their hearts out, DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: FAT TUESDAY IN THE FRENCH Costumes are of course a staple of carnival, and during the entire Mardi Gras season you can see people in costumes of all kinds from a riotous explosion of Mardi Gras colors (purple, green, and gold), Halloween style sexy X costumes, and DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: AUGUST 2012 The bar has a definite "dive" atmosphere, which I am told is par for the course in the LES. The interior is dark, lit predominantly by rows of neon lighting, and is DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: JULY 2012 I came to this realization a short while ago when I was visiting my sister in Austin. Austin is a very cool city with a hip vibe and a great deal of fun things to do. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: SEPTEMBER 2012 Hacienda San Martin (2011) is a mix of Bonarda (55%) and Malbec (45%) from Mendoza, Argentina. The Italian and French grapes take on a distinct flavor and concentration in the high-altitude, desert-like conditions of Mendoza. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: DECEMBER 2013 The only reason I can fathom is that Sean abuse-the-whipping-boy Payton cut poor Hartley to send a message to the rest of the team: "I will cut of my *&^%$#@ nose to spite my face!" That's the only message it sends. I'm angry with y'all, so I'm getting rid of the guy everyone knows I've been thinking about replacing because even though he's made all of his critical, game-winning kicks this DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: APRIL 2012 Mardi Gras only comes but once a year and some local Orleanians plan out their whole week of Mardi Gras a year or more ahead of time. In Mardi Gras 2011 I met my girlfriend catching a parade with mutualfriends.
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: MAY 2020 With New Orleans currently under a shelter-at-home order, the streets of the Crescent City are quiet. Gone are the cars, the tourists jam-packed on Bourbon Street, and the lines at Cafe du Monde. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: 2019 The Gaylord Texan is a mammoth all-inclusive resort located in Grapevine, Texas, just outside of Dallas. Its amenities include a 25,000 sq ft spa, indoor and outdoor pools, five acres of gardens, a seasonal water park, a convention center, four restaurants, a bar, an on-site night club, and a café. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: WINERY SPOTLIGHT: ZICHICHI The tasting room is bright, airy and simple, with a stone fireplace and a wide deck that overlooks the vineyard. Steve’s office is adorned with photos of past Saints players. Steve was a foot and ankle surgeon who treated several Saints players including Jeremy Shockeyand Joe Horn.
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: 2018 The idea of decorating the oak trees in lights never went away. For a few years, there were small light displays around the Garden. Those in charge of the park believed that a larger light display would be popular, but it took several years for a plan to come into place. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: JULY 2013 As a lover of beer, naturally I have always thought about trying to brew it myself. The art of brewing is ancient and subtle, but I figured if it could be done thousands of years ago, I should be able to manage it, especially with the wide range of modern home brewingconveniences.
DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: OCTOBER 2013 The only thing I can come up with by way of explanation is hubris. The Wrath of Khan is one of the best Trek movies ever made, and arguably the best in stiff competition with the likes of The Undiscovered Country, The Voyage Home, and First Contact (which I would rate in that order following Khan, if you were curious). Khan is an iconic part of the Trek film franchise , not the least because DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: JANUARY 2011 My wife Liz was born and raised in northern Indiana, so prior to marrying a native New Orleanian her only experience with “crayfish” was watching the little blue critters dart around in the creek behind her house. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: SEPTEMBER 2012 Hacienda San Martin (2011) is a mix of Bonarda (55%) and Malbec (45%) from Mendoza, Argentina. The Italian and French grapes take on a distinct flavor and concentration in the high-altitude, desert-like conditions of Mendoza. DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: JUNE 2014 Zydeco fused Cajun music with blues and R&B. Cajun music itself is a union of French, Irish, Celtic, German, Latin, and Appalachian styles. When mixed together, zydeco represents a DOUGLAS GREEN ASSOCIATES, INC.: SEPTEMBER 2011 The Cub is hidden away at 3002 Girard Street right off of Youree Drive by the City Bar. Now, it doesn't look like much from the outside. In fact, I didn't even know it was there in spite of having driven right past it countless times. TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2020 DGA CRAWFISH BOIL 2020! It's that time of year again--time to officially announce the 2020 DGA Family and Friends Crawfish Boil! In the coming weeks, we'll have hotel and restaurant recommendations, suggestions of how to have a great time in New Orleans (before and after the Crawfish boil obviously), band announcements and bios, and explainers about crawfish and how to eat them.See you March 7!
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2020KING CAKE SEASON!
Cake to celebrate these guys? Sure, why not? King cake season lasts from January 6 until Mardi Gras. Why January 6? January 6 is the Feast of the Epiphany, celebrating the visit of the Three Magi (or Kings) to the infant baby Jesus. The first king cakes appeared in France during the Medieval period as a way to celebrate this important moment in the Christian calendar. They soon became an important feature of Carnival (otherwise known as Mardi Gras). When the French came to New Orleans in the early 17th century, they brought their holidays and traditions with them. Explorer Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville landed on the coast about sixty miles south of present day New Orleans on March 2, 1699—the day before Mardi Gras. The holiday and the subsequent French colony stuck. The king cake, however, did not take hold until the early 1870s. French immigrants brought their king cake recipes with them and in classic New Orleans fashion, a new tradition merged with the old to create something wonderful. It took until about 1950 for the king cake to become a popular staple of New Orleans cuisine. In the past decade or so, king cakes have really come into their own. Popular interest in all things New Orleans grew after Hurricane Katrina and next day shipping have allowed king cakes to be shipped across the country, spreading their influence and deliciousness. Is that the baby Jesus there? Now let’s talk about the cake itself. The King cake began as a circular bread dough topped with sugar with a bean inside. Over the past several hundred years, however, the king cake has evolved into a sweet cake covered with sugar and icing. The dough, previously hollow, is now braided and stuffed with cinnamon, cream cheese, or other fillings. The colors atop a King cake are the same as the ones of Mardi Gras—purple for justice, green for faith, and gold forpower.
King cakes also feature a small plastic baby hidden somewhere in or underneath the cake. Tradition holds that the person who finds the baby is responsible for buying the next cake. Some claim that the baby represents the baby Jesus and that McKenzie's Pastry Shoppes, a New Orleans area bakery, were the first to put the baby in the cake. In 1990, McKenzie's owner Donald Entringer Sr. denied that the baby had anything to do with Jesus. He told the _New Orleans Times-Picayune_, “I've heard people say it's supposed to represent the Christ Child, but that's not true. Why we picked this, I don't know. It was cute. It was just a trinket that happened to be a baby.” Whatever the truth may be, watch out for the baby when you bite into your first slice ofKing cake.
Unsurprisingly here at DGA, everyone has their own king cake preferences. Bill is a big fan of the King cakes from Butter Krisp Diner in Covington. He prefers homemade king cakes and ones filled with strawberry cream cheese. Benson has a lasting affection for the king cakes once made by McKenzie’s. Luckily, the Tastee Donut chain in-and-around New Orleans purchased McKenzie’s old recipe and sells them at their stores. McKenzie’s consists of a simple brioche without cinnamon or filling. There’s only colored sugar topping the cake. Matt prefers the Mandeville Bake Shop because it's near his house, though the best one he’s ever had came from Randazzo’s. Doug’s favorite king cake is whatever one appears at his house. Posted by Douglas A. Greenat 10:00 AM
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2019 CHRISTMAS EVE BONFIRES The French, Spanish, German, Haitian, West African, Caribbean, Vietnamese, and other ethnic groups that have settled Louisiana in the past three hundred plus years have fused together to create a culture unique to Louisiana. In honor of the Christmas season, let's talk about a Louisiana tradition: Christmas Evebonfires.
On Christmas Eve, and more generally in the month of December, residents of Louisiana who live along the Mississippi river, especially between New Orleans and Baton Rouge, construct bonfires on the earthen levees that surround the river. Most of the time, the levees protect the surrounding homes from flood waters. These areas of high ground also make them prime locations for the construction of bonfires. Tradition holds that the bonfires are intended to help Santa Claus—or as the Cajuns call him Papa Noel, because of course the Cajuns have their own name—find his way to the homes of residents of Southern Louisiana. Louisianans construct wooden pyramid like structures, with smaller support logs that give them the appearance of fences. This is the typical appearance for one of these structures, but over the years people have become more artistic in their creations. Many pay homage to Louisiana’s culture, taking the shape of famous plantation homes, paddleboats, or even the ubiquitous crawfish. St. James Parish, located about 30-40 miles upriver from New Orleans, has the heaviest concentration of bonfires, especially in the towns of Gramercy, Lutcher, and Paulina. Lutcher even hosts the annual Festival of the Bonfires at Lutcher Recreational Park where they feature live entertainment, food, local crafts, and of course,bonfires.
The origins of the Christmas Eve bonfires are not entirely clear. French and German immigrants settled in St. James Parish in the early 18th century. One theory holds that these settlers continued European traditions of holding bonfires on or around the winter and summer solstices after they established themselves in Louisiana. These original pagan practices were incorporated into Christian beliefs as a way of smoothing the way for conversion. The historical record, however, does not support the claim of a widespread practice of bonfires until the 1920s and 1930s. Groups of young men formed bonfire clubs, where they cut down trees, stripped them of their branches, and dragged them to the levees. After constructing the pyramid-like structures, people filled with rubber tires and other flammable materials. After World War 2, the bonfires grew in popularity due to the development of St. James and the surrounding river parishes. And in a rare victory for environmentalism in Louisiana, local governments banned the burning of rubber tires and other toxins—recognizing that they were bad for people’s health. Now these events serve as important cultural and communal events. As with many of Louisiana’s great traditions, they provide an opportunity to listen to music, eat delicious food, and for people to come together as a community and celebrate the holiday season. Posted by Douglas A. Greenat 10:00 AM
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2019 CHRISTMAS AT THE ROOSEVELT The Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans is known for many things--the famous Sazerac Bar, Domenica, the hotel's pizza and Italian restaurant, among others. At Christmas time, the Roosevelt becomes a winter wonderland in the heart of New Orleans. Take a look at the video below to see the hoteltransform itself.
Watch this video to see the Roosevelt in all its Christmas glory. Posted by Douglas A. Greenat 10:00 AM
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2019 CHRISTMAS AT THE GAYLORD TEXAN The Gaylord Texan is a mammoth all-inclusive resort located in Grapevine, Texas, just outside of Dallas. Its amenities include a 25,000 sq ft spa, indoor and outdoor pools, five acres of gardens, a seasonal water park, a convention center, four restaurants, a bar, an on-site night club, and a café. The Gaylord has over 1,600 guest rooms and 152 suites. The Texas themed atrium includes a replica of the San Antonio Riverwalk. At Christmas time, the Gaylord offers a host of holiday activities for families. The highlights begin with ICE! a holiday ice exhibit carved from 2 million pounds of ice. Kept at a chilly 9 degrees, the 14,000-square-foot exhibit hall features scenes from Charlie Brown’s Christmas. Carved over the course of several months by more than 40 ice sculptors, ICE! also features ice slides for participants to slide down. It also includes one-and-a-half million twinkling lights, 12,000 ornaments, a 52-foot-tall rotating Christmas tree, and a life-sized gingerbread house. ICE!, however, is just one part of the Christmas experience at the Gaylord. There’s also the Lone Star Christmas featuring stilt walkers, singing cowboys, Santa and Mrs. Claus, balloon artists, snow-tubing, snowball making, ice skating, a Christmas carousel, Build-A-Bear, and a gingerbread decorating corner. The video below shows the Gaylord Texan at peak Christmas. Posted by Douglas A. Greenat 10:00 AM
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2019 CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS New Orleans City Park is known for its collection of live oak trees, Botanical Garden, and the New Orleans Museum of Art. The live oaks are perhaps the most famous part of the park. Some are over six hundred years old and predate the European settlement of Louisiana. The park grounds themselves have a rich and diverse history. The area started out as a dueling ground where male residents of New Orleans could settle their disputes outside of the watchful eyes of city authorities. In the 1850s, a district court created the park out of land left to the city by a deceased plantation owner. By the end of the 19thcentury, the City Park Improvement Association was founded to begin transforming the land into the park that we know today. It was not until the 1980s, however, that one of the park’s most popular and beloved traditions came into existence: Celebrationin the Oaks .
In 1984, the Botanical Garden was in need of a new fundraising campaign to fuel the organization’s growth. Mary Rodgers, the chair of the Park’s PR Committee, wanted to drape lights in the Park’s oak trees. However, the idea was too expensive for the time and instead the director of the Botanical Garden, Paul Soniat created a program called “A Tribute to a Christmas Tree” where local artists decorated Christmas Trees. They were displayed in a tent at the Garden. The idea of decorating the oak trees in lights never went away. For a few years, there were small light displays around the Garden. Those in charge of the park believed that a larger light display would be popular, but it took several years for a plan to come into place. In 1987, the oaks at the front of the Park finally were covered in lights. A local energy company designed a way of powering the lights and underwrote the cost of the electricity. By installing the lights at the entrance to the Park, park management had created a whole other way for visitors to experience the lights—in their cars. Before visitors had to walk around the Botanical Garden to view the displays. Now with the lights spread out through the park, guests never had to leave their cars. This meant that many more people could see the lights at any given time. More lights and more people naturally meant growing the size and scope of the event. So Charles Foti, a local sheriff, organized the construction and installation of holiday exhibits including a “Cajun ChristmasVillage.”
By 1991, the Celebration in the Oaks received over 350,000 visitors. The popularity of the event led to the creation of additional garden areas and child’s play areas. Over the years, the Park has added a charity walk/run, guided tours, a miniature train, floats, and a host of other attractions. Like the rest of the city, City Park was damaged by Hurricane Katrina, but the organizers of Celebration in the Oaks managed to pull off an abbreviated version in 2005 and as the city recovered from the storm, the celebration grew once again in scope. Currently, the Celebration features nearly 600,000 lights, attracting over 165,000 people per year. The fundraiser provides 13% of City Park’s yearly operating budget. It opened on the Friday after Thanksgiving and closes on January 3. It’s a New Orleans holiday tradition that is not to be missed. Posted by Douglas A. Greenat 10:00 AM
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2019 THE SIMPSONS: NEW ORLEANS FOOD MONTAGE Last week, we highlighted when The Simpsons angered some residents of New Orleans with a satirical song describing the Crescent City as full of “Tacky, overpriced souvenir stores. If you wanna go to hell you should take that trip to the Sodom and Gomorrah on the "Mississippi"New Orleans!”
Later in the show’s life, in the season 29 episode “Lisa Gets the Blues,” the Simpson family makes an unexpected detour to New Orleans. It’s a typical 2000s Simpsons entry, there’s just enough to remind you why you liked The Simpsons in the first place, but it pales in comparison to the show’s heyday. Bart buys some voodoo dolls to ward off bullies, Lisa rediscovers her love of jazz thanks to the city and a talking statue of Louis Armstrong(?), and most importantly, Homer discovers the city’s culinary landscape. As he tells Lisa during a walk through the French Quarter, “Did you know that a man can fall in love with a city? It happens slowly at first. Then when you develop a crush, you find your love just grows and grows.” What follows is a food orgy featuring over two dozen New Orleans restaurants. Can you spot them all? Posted by Douglas A. Greenat 10:00 AM
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