04.27.04

PLUS:
Katy Reckdahl on Corey Henry
Alex Rawls on the subdudes
Douglas Brinkley on Odetta
John Swenson on Kidd Jordan
John Swenson on Dick Waterman
Alex Rawls on Reckless Kelly
Alex Rawls on Owana Salazar
David Winkler-Schmit on Phil Melancon
CD Reviews

Commentary
Ethics matters.

Bad Days Ahead
In an AAN exclusive, a Coalition memo reveals that even true believers see the seeds of civil war in the occupation of Iraq.
By Jason Vest
PLUS: Read the redacted memo in its entirety exclusively online.

Bouquets and Brickbats
They get what they deserve.

Penny Post
Andrei Codrescu on the golden years.

Politics
Clancy DuBos on presidential poll results.

Mama Mia!
Great gift ideas for Mother's Day.
By Kandace Power Graves

And the Winners Are ...
The 17th annual Big Easy Entertainment Awards showcases the best in local music and theatre.
By David Lee Simmons

Deacon Gets His Due
Long known as everyone's favorite sideman and wedding band, Deacon John Moore has finally taken center stage.
By John Swenson

Blake Pontchartrain™
New Orleans' know-it-all.

Shoptalk
Kandace Power Graves on Electrolysis by Erica Corte.

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


Special Events Listings



Music

Lady Sings the Blues
Lafayette's Carol Fran has crossed paths with everyone from Guitar Slim to Elvis Presley, and the 70-year-old vocalist still charts her own course.
By Scott Jordan

Opening Act
Alex Rawls on 3Now4.
PLUS: Music news.

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



The Arts

Inside Art
D. Eric Bookhardt on Not-Your-Mama's-Jazz-Fest-Poster and New Works by Monica Zeringue.

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

Film

Balcony Seats
Rick Barton on Good Bye, Lenin.

Film Listings