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02.17.04


COVER STORY

The Majors
How the guys in the big hats deal with Mardi Gras parades, swarms of admirers, rival bands, parallel knee bends and -- most of all -- the musicians walking behind them.
By Katy Reckdahl



NEWS & VIEWS

Commentary
Our shared past.

No V-Day at Loyola
Students and faculty confront Loyola University's interim president, the Rev. William Byron, over his decision to halt a student production of The Vagina Monolgues.
By Constance Adler

Alex Rawls Joins Gambit Weekly

Politics
Clancy DuBos on Mark Drennen.


Bouquets and Brickbats
They get what they deserve.

Penny Post
Andrei Codrescu on digital cameras.



FEATURES

Happy Mirth Day
Rex Duke™ previews parades.

Jazz Fest Preview
The 2004 Jazz & Heritage Festival lineup.






FEBUARY 2004
Volume 15, Number 2

HOME
SMART


GambitWeekly's

AWARD WINNING HOME MAGAZINE




From the Editor
By Kandace Power Graves.

SMART finds
Special touches for the garden.
By Kandace Power Graves

SMART designs
An investment specialist and author brings the Vieux Carre Uptown.
By Kandace Power Graves. Photos by David Richmond

ask Martha
Turning everyday furnishings into efficient workspaces.
By Martha Stewart

SMART Feature
The American Institute of Architects New Orleans selects local projects for Honor Design Awards.
By Kandace Power Graves

Blake Pontchartrain
New Orleans' know-it-all.

Shoptalk
Kandace Power Graves on Il Patio Cucina Italiana.


ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

The Happy Accident
How New Orleans legends came together for "Big Chief."
By David Kunian and Bill Taylor


Hot Seven
Our suggestions for all that's worth doing and seeing this week,
including the HotPick.



Special Events Listings



Music

Opening Act
Alex Rawls on Drive-By Truckers;
PLUS: Music news.

Music Listings
Who's playing where and when this week.



The Arts

Theater
Dalt Wonk on The Merry Widow and The Seven.

Inside Art
D. Eric Bookhardt on N.O.P.D. -- New Orleand Pattern and Decoration.



Theater, Art and Books Listings
A week's worth of culture.

 

Film

Balcony Seats
Rick Barton on Miracle.

Film Listings


CUISINE

Restaurant  Review
Sara Roahen on Sukho Thai.


Food News

By Sara Roahen

Wine of the Week

By Brenda Maitland
 

   


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