Tag Archives: New Orleans

The Phunny Phorty Phellows Begin the March to Mardi Gras

Posted on January 8, 2013 by theurbanllama

I trust everyone had a happy Epiphany? Not sure? It took me doing a touch of religious research to figure that one out as well. More to the point the arrival of the Epiphany means Carnival season is officially under … Continue reading →

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HURRICANE KATRINA PLUS 7

Posted on August 29, 2012 by theurbanllama

This is not a happy day in New Orleans. Hurricane Isaac is pounding the metro area. Thankfully the multi-billion dollar enhanced levee system installed after Hurricane Katrina appears to be holding. Still hundreds of thousands of residents are without power, … Continue reading →

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The Kentucky Wildcats play for the NCAA championship Monday in New Orleans

Posted on April 2, 2012 by theurbanllama

It is Championship Day in the Bluegrass. That doesn’t mean the Kentucky Wildcats have this sewed up, but it sure is nice seeing them back in the title game. Kentucky endured a spirited attack from their in-state rival Louisville on Saturday … Continue reading →

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Make the time for a visit to Antoine’s

Posted on March 26, 2012 by theurbanllama

Time machines may not exist in reality, but crossing the threshold of Antoine’s is like stepping out of Mr. Peabody’s Wayback Machine – it takes you back in time, to horse-drawn carriages, gas fire lighting and a relaxed yet regal dining … Continue reading →

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Goodbye 2011

Posted on February 16, 2012 by theurbanllama

As the middle of February arrives, it seems time I get around to putting 2011 to bed. In December I started a new job with the Legislative Research Commission in Frankfort, KY, working in bill tracking for the upcoming General Assembly … Continue reading →

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Foster The People Comes to New Orleans

Posted on September 21, 2011 by theurbanllama

There might be a few people still out there that aren’t familiar with the smash single Pumped Up Kicks from Foster The People, but that number is dwindling quickly. And local fans can catch the band at the House of … Continue reading →

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Sugar Bowl 2011

Posted on January 5, 2011 by theurbanllama

It’s January 4th, and that means it’s time for another edition of the All State Sugar Bowl. With the Ohio State Buckeyes and Arkansas Razorbacks playing each other, one thing you can count on is a ridiculous number of people … Continue reading →

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BAYOU BLACK

Posted on December 29, 2010 by theurbanllama

It became obvious within a couple of days of being out in the field that mainstream law enforcement was not terribly interested in playing along with my search for police officers who were “out of the box” thinkers, with “big … Continue reading →

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Reality on the Beach

Posted on December 25, 2010 by theurbanllama

Having never worked on a television show before, much less one involving reality programming, a bit of trial and error was to be expected. It all sounds so glamorous, but when you consider the task of finding a single person … Continue reading →

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Death Don’t Fail Us Now: Eagles of Death Metal Play Voodoo

Posted on October 26, 2010 by theurbanllama

Don’t let the name fool you – the Eagles of Death Metal are about as grim as Abba. Armed with one of the more deceptive names around, these SoCal cool cats are only interested in getting the dance floor moving. … Continue reading →

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