Friday, November 9, 2007
Death Becomes Them
Posted by Noah Bonaparte Pais on Fri, Nov 9, 2007 at 11:28 PM
I loathe Dane Cook. How much do I despise the world's least funny funnyman? I spit on his abhorrent HBO specials and give two middle fingers to his stupid "superfinger" salute. More than anything, I hate that Major League Baseball hired him as the face of their postseason promos, in the meantime almost spoiling one of my most beloved annual events. (Of course there's only one "Actober," you insufferable dolt. Move it along.)
What's Opera Doc?
Posted by Will Coviello on Fri, Nov 9, 2007 at 10:36 PM
The New Orleans Opera has been getting creative to appeal to new audiences. It's adopted the ideas of a New York group to present Opera on Tap, a gathering of opera fans in barrooms with previews of upcoming shows. Last Wednesday, the group toasted Puccini at the Rusty Nail (Formerly the Mermaid Lounge). The group is presenting Il Trittico, a trio of one-act operas (recast in New Orleans settings) by Puccini, next weekend (Nov. 16-18) at Tulane's McAlister Auditorium. As a special offer, the opera is offering first-time opera goers $20 tickets. Opera virgins need only call the opera ticket line (529-3000) to reserve a seat and get the special price. Any seat in the house is available at the special rate, so call early.
Gaining Momentum
Posted by Sarah Andert on Fri, Nov 9, 2007 at 8:44 PM
Beginning Sunday November 11 before sunrise, the historic Perley Thomas streetcars will resume operation on St. Charles Ave. for the first time since Katrina. After two years of repairs, we've almost forgotten what it's like to have to watch out for those rumbling trolleys as dogwalkers, joggers and wild U-turners have taken over the Uptown neutral ground.
CBD Street Closure
Posted by Jeanne Foster on Fri, Nov 9, 2007 at 3:17 AM
From the Nola Ready Alert System:
The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works announces that on Saturday, November 10, Magazine Street will be closed to vehicular traffic, between Poydras Street and Lafayette Street.Motorists will need to detour for approximately three (3) weeks to effect the complete replacement of all electrical and mechanical support equipment located
