Newcomb Department of Music and Tulane University’s Grease

 Posted by at 9:02 am  arts, books and music, colleges, events
Nov 172011
 

Performers Anna Cargill "Sandy" (bottom left), Ali Bloomston "Jan" Kelsea Beck "Rizzo" (top left) Alexandra Weinroth "Marty" and Allie Zodin "Frenchy" practice Newcomb Department of Music and Tulane University's Grease in front of an unfinished set designed by Rick Paul on Sunday, November 13, 2011. Paul designed the original set for Grease in Chicago in the early '70s before the musical went to Broadway. "We are honored to have the original set designer for our show," said director Aaron Thacker-Woodruff. Grease will be performed Friday, Nov. 18, and Saturday, Nov. 19 at 8:00 PM in Dixon Hall at Tulane University. General admission will be $15, $10 for students. (Sabree Hill, UptownMessenger.com)

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Advertiser Bulletin: Edge – Free Trial Session

 Posted by at 6:00 am  Advertiser specials
Nov 172011
 

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Johnson supporters take another stand for Priestley site; dual high school plan for Booker T. Washington campus questioned

 Posted by at 6:38 pm  schools
Nov 162011
 

The exterior of Booker T. Washington High School on South Roman Street (via Preservation Resource Center)

Supporters of Johnson Elementary took another passionate stand in support of the school’s move to the more desirable site of the old Priestley campus during a Recovery School District public hearing Wednesday evening, while Booker T. Washington supporters questioned a plan to tear down and rebuild most of that historic building to house two separate high schools, including a charter-run version of Walter L. Cohen.

Two deputy superintendents promised the Carrollton neighborhood leaders that they would be involved in an upcoming feasibility study of the Priestley site. To questions about the plans for Booker T. Washington plan, they replied only that nothing is final and that they are continuing to hear concerns from the community. Continue reading »

Three Uptown robberies — near bank, near campus, at drug store — reported within four hours

 Posted by at 10:55 am  business, crime, public safety
Nov 162011
 

Police stand by Papa John's pizza and investigate a robbery that occurred at Capital One bank on Claiborne near Calhoun Wednesday morning. (Sabree Hill, UptownMessenger.com)


A man was robbed at gunpoint while leaving a bank that was subject to a similar robbery two weeks ago, and a Tulane police officer was injured chasing a suspect in a separate robbery moments later Wednesday morning, authorities said.

And a third robbery attempt was reported Wednesday afternoon at the Walgreens on St. Charles Avenue at Felicity Street, though details of that case were not immediately available. Continue reading »

Audubon Charter expansion, Nine Inch Nails studio redevelopment both win city approval

 Posted by at 10:43 am  blight and demolition, business, city government, neighborhood groups, recovery, schools
Nov 162011
 

The former Nine Inch Nails recording studio, seen from Magazine and Jena. (Sabree Hill, UptownMessenger.com)

The proposed expansion of Audubon Charter School’s Broadway campus that has split the neighborhood over parking issues won city approval Wednesday, as did a less controversial redevelopment of the old Nine Inch Nails recording studio on Magazine Street. Continue reading »

Advertiser Bulletin: Cutting, Styling, and Coloring at New Deal Hair Salon

 Posted by at 6:00 am  Advertiser specials
Nov 162011
 

The New Deal is where you go when you want to experience talent and a true desire to make you happy with your hair. Randy Spitler, a native New Orleanian, has been in the same spot on Freret Street for over twenty years, and his results prove it. The New Deal Hair Salon is where you receive all the luxury and personalized attention of a private salon without the price tag that comes attached to it. Featuring a full range of services, including a specialty in Framesi color and coloration, in a quiet, elegant interior, at the New Deal Hair Salon, you’ll be the only client in the salon.

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Jean-Paul Villere: Demolition Disparity — Double Standard or Dollars and Sense?

 Posted by at 5:30 am  blight and demolition, city government, opinion, recovery
Nov 162011
 

One of these houses was recently approved for demolition, and one was deemed necessary for preservation. Want to guess which is which? (Photos via Preservation Resource Center, prcno.org)

Watching from the sidelines these last few weeks as New Orleanians applaud or boo proposed demolitions throughout the Uptown area, I am once again left scratching my head from what seems to be a certain sense of inconsistency.  Here’s why. Continue reading »

Recent robbery of businessman near Claiborne Avenue bank could be part of citywide pattern, police say

 Posted by at 6:35 pm  city government, crime, public safety
Nov 152011
 

The recent robbery of a business owner as he approached a South Claiborne Avenue bank to make a deposit could be related to similar incidents elsewhere in the city, police officials told residents Tuesday amid updates on various cases around Uptown New Orleans. Continue reading »

KIPP on South Carrollton headed to Gentilly, Banneker to Hollygrove, RSD says

 Posted by at 12:22 pm  recovery, schools
Nov 152011
 

KIPP Believe College Prep on South Carrollton is headed to a new school building in Gentilly, and Benjamin Banneker Elementary in the Riverbend is slated for a new campus in Hollygrove, according to school assignment plans being aired publicly by the Recovery School District this week. Continue reading »

Redevelopment of former Nine Inch Nails studio on Magazine, Audubon Charter expansion on Broadway return to city board

 Posted by at 2:48 pm  business, city government, neighborhood groups, schools
Nov 142011
 

The planned redevelopment of the former Nine Inch Nails recording studio on Magazine Street and the proposed expansion of Audubon Charter School both return to a city board Wednesday morning seeking waivers required to start their projects. Continue reading »

Three weekend robberies under investigation

 Posted by at 2:15 pm  crime, public safety
Nov 142011
 

Three robberies reported in the Sixth District this weekend. (via NOPD.com)

A Dominos Pizza driver making a delivery just off Louisiana Avenue was confronted by a group of masked and gunwielding robbers, a Hoffman Triangle resident was robbed in front of his house by another set of gunmen and a van driver on St. Charles Avenue had his windows smashed with a hammer by another would-be robber in separate this week incidents all under investigation by NOPD Sixth District detectives, authorities said. Continue reading »

Owen Courreges: The O.C. Haley (non-) commercial corridor

 Posted by at 9:41 am  blight and demolition, business, city government, crime, opinion, politics, public safety, recovery
Nov 142011
 

Owen Courrèges

The mere mention of the words evokes fear in the minds of many New Orleanians: “Central City.” With a violent crime rate among the highest or New Orleans neighborhoods, the words are virtually synonymous with poverty, crime and seemingly insurmountable social disorder.

This being the case, one would think that nobody would be rushing to become Central City’s lead cheerleader. However, District B City Councilwoman Stacy Head has embraced the role wholeheartedly. Continue reading »

Advertiser Bulletin: Community Thanksgiving Baskets at Common Ground Health Clinic

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Nov 142011
 
Community Thanksgiving Baskets

 This year, the staff & volunteers of  Common Ground Health Clinic are sponsoring a Thanksgiving Basket Give-Away for patients. Common Ground Health Clinic is asking interested patients to come by the clinic and register (it’s free!) for the basket raffle no later than November 17. The winning tickets will be drawn at noon on November 21. You need not be present to win!
Should you be interested in making a contribution to the baskets, that’s great, too!  CGHC is looking for vegetables (canned or fresh), turkey or ham, and other staple pantry items to ensure a bountiful feast for the raffle winners. If you are making a basket donation, please contact Sharon Johnson at the CGHC front desk: 504-361-9800.
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