08.03.04

COVER STORY

Taking Back Tallulah
For years, their town was known for razor wire and broken bones. Now, the people of Tallulah are pulling down a prison and building a school in its place.
By Katy Reckdahl

Commentary
Making democracy work.

Grand Finale
By designating a Musicians' Tomb in St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, local community activists answer the call to properly honor those who gave the city its anthems.
By Lili LeGardeur

Still Flying
Tenor saxophonist Illinois Jacquet's solo on Lionel Hampton's "Flying Home" defined the Broussard native's musical career.
By John Swenson

The District Attorney and Fred the Painter
Eddie Jordan lunches with a felon, raising questions about ethics and judgment.
By Allen Johnson Jr.

Help Wanted, Maybe
Relationships between the School Board, the Superintendent and the City continue to evolve.
By Lili LeGardeur

Penny Post
Andrei Codrescu on art and history at Woolworth's.

Bouquets and Brickbats
They get what they deserve.

Politics
Clancy DuBos' on qualifying for upcoming political races.

Health & Wellness
David Winkler-Schmit on whooping cough. Plus: Health news, Mackie on keeping young athletes healthy, and a heat-exposure Q&A.

Best of New Orleans® Ballot
Vote for all your favorites!

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

Shoptalk
Kandace Power Graves on Clementine's Belgian Bistro and Ink-A-Bink tattoo shop.

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 the Finn Brothers.

Music Feature
John Swenson on Satchmo.

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



The Arts

Theater
Dalt Wonk on Little Prince, The Musical and Dogs!.

Art
D. Eric Bookhardt on the CAC.

Books
The Queen of the South is Arturo Pérez-Reverte's most accessible novel.
By Erik Spanberg

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

Film

Balcony Seats
Rick Barton on Catwoman.

Film Review
David Lee Simmons on The Village.

Film Listings