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EP 235 - The Trail They Blazed: Civil Rights in New Orleans

Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans

Today, we talk about an exhibit at the Historic New Orleans Collection (HNOC) called The Trail they Blazed, featuring notable people and moments in the fight for civil rights in New Orleans and Louisiana at large. I am joined by HNOC curator Eric Seiferth.

EP 234 - Antigravity Magazine

Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans

Ever wonder about those free magazines you pick up around town? Well, I did. It led me down the path of wanting to find out more about Antigravity Magazine. Join me and editor/publisher Dan Fox as we discuss what Antigravityh is all about!

EP 233 - Save Our Cemeteries, an Interview with Sally Asher

Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans

Discover the unique charm and rich history of New Orleans' cemeteries, where each one tells its own story. Explore beyond the famous spots and uncover hidden gems with Sally Asher in our latest episode

EP 232 - Making It Home - From Vietnam to New Orleans

Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans

Saigon fell in April 1975. Shortly thereafter Vietnamese immigrants began arriving in New Orleans. Now, fifty years after the fall of Saigon, the Historic New Orleans Collection has created an exhibition telling their stories. Join me as I sit down with Senior Historian and Mark Cave to discuss the details.

Slavery in Louisiana - a Visit to Whitney Plantation - Episode 231

Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans

Slavery in Louisiana - a Visit to Whitney Plantation In today's episode, we learn about slavery in Louisiana. We visit Whitney Plantation, located in Wallace, LA 40 miles West of New Orleans. The Whitney is the only plantation whose primary focus is on the slaves who worked, lived, and died along this stretch of the Mississippi River. My guest today is Joy Banner, Director of Marketing at Whitney. Joy is also a native of the nearby community and is a descendant of the slaves at Whitney. On today’s show, you’ll learn... About the people who were kidnapped, sold into slavery, and came to...

Questions & Answers - EP 230

Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans

Today’s episode is a question and answer epiosde with questions from listeners like you.

Fleurty Girl - Episode 229

Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans

My guest is a successful business owner who created a shop focused on celebrating New Orleans through its offerings.

Cucuron - Episode 228

Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans

Ever wanted to support New Orleans artists but didn’t know how to connect with them other than a visit to the city? My guest today hopes to bridge that gap through her business called Cucuron.

Hansen's Sno-Bliz and the Story of the New Orleans Snowball - Episode 227

Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans

Hansen's Sno-Bliz and the Story of the New Orleans Snowball In today’s episode, we head over to Hansen's Sno-Bliz on Tchoupitoulas Street, in uptown New Orleans. We visit with Ashley Hansen, granddaughter of Ernest and Mary Hansen, and the current owner of Hansen's Sno-Bliz. Hansen's is the oldest snowball stand in the United States, and is currently open for its 86th season in 2025. In the 1930s, Ernest Hansen created the first machine to shave ice into the snowy powder essential for a terrific New Orleans snowball. That machine is still put to daily use in the shop today! Mary Hansen ran...

Coastal Preservation - EP 226

Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans

Coastal restoration and finding ways to preserve the Louisiana Coast has been a topic I’ve wanted to explore for several years. Today, I’m joined by James Karst, Director of Communications at the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana.

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