Archive for March, 2009
The latest local Louisville news including the top Louisville news stories from around the area on WHAS11.com. More: continued here Powered by SmartRSS
OPINION One of the top stories on the Stuff.co.nz news website last week was the battle between a liquor giant and a small Hamilton protest group over a porn reference in a city billboard. More: continued here
The government is having a hard time making do with the meager trillions you’re throwing their way, so they’re pressing some controversial new customs to buy their way out. Here’s a look at some of the more egregious new taxes you’re sure to be seeing soon. More: continued here
The National Cherry Blossom Festival — D.C.’s prime springtime event — is expected to draw more than 1 million visitors to the Tidal Basin this year and other areas of D.C. to absorb cultural performances, sporting events, arts and crafts and demonstrations. More: continued here
Two packed fundraisers in a row are helping the new Terre Haute Children’s Museum move closer to reality. More: continued here
Garvin Cox is no ordinary Irishman. The Southshore native and St. Tammany transplant has worn many hats, including school administrator and photographer. After fully retiring twice, he is now back in the classroom, tutoring and mentoring students at Fontainebleau Junior High for the LEAP test to be given in April. More: continued here
By Robert Spuhler Special to amNewYork • PHJB is at Blue Note Tuesday through Sunday New Orleans was marketed for a long time as the home of Bourbon St., bead-tossing and overindulgence. But post-Hurricane Katrina, groups like the Preservation Hall Jazz Band have fought to show more of the city’s unique heritage and culture — [...]
The musicians in New Orleans continue to be first rate. Ben Jaffe still draws great traditional bands to Preservation Hall—a venue his parents founded in 1962. Many of the groups playing there are third and fourth generation musicians including the Paulin Brothers. More: continued here
And parties with Jerry Garcia. A lot. More: continued here
