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09.14.04
COVER
STORY
The Lady in Gray
The Civil War tale of Loreta Janeta Velazquez -- aka Harry T. Buford -- is a different kind of soldier's story.
By Bill Sasser
NEWS & VIEWS
Commentary
Our endorsements.
Black, Republican and Proud
Last month, the GOP touted Louisiana's delegation as one of the most diverse in the party's history. Local black delegates say they're rebuilding their party -- one Republican at a time.
By Eliza Strickland
Power Struggle
Critics say Amendment would affect medical powers of attorney. Supporters say it's about marriage, not contracts.
By Lili LeGardeur
The Sticking Point
As trade negotiatiors from Peru an the United States meet in Puerto Rico this week, the question looms: Can America continue to protect its sugar farmers without negatively affecting the world market?
By C.J. Schexnayder
40 Under 40 Nominations
Corrections
Penny Post
Andrei Codrescu's youth song.
Bouquets and Brickbats
They get what they deserve.
Politics
Clancy DuBos on the back-stories that overshadow the sheriff's race.
FEATURES
The Least of These
By Ronnie Virgets
Election Guide
September 2004
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A New Sheriff
The race for criminal sheriff includes three frontrunners best known as No. 2s.
By Allen Johnson Jr.
Put to the Test
Following a contentious summer, all seven seats for Orleans Parish School Board are now up for grabs.
By Lili LeGardeur
State of the Union
Despite critical races including criminal sheriff and school board, Amendment One promises to be the most controversial item on the ballot.
By Allen Johnson Jr.
Contest in Kenner
Three vie for a seat on the City Council -- and say they won't take sides in the lastest political firestorm.
By Allen Johnson Jr.
Three for District 3
Louisiana Public Service Commission District 3 incumbent Irma Muse Dixon faces two challengers.
By Allen Johnson Jr.
Bench Marks
Two slates of candidates seek to fill seats in civil and juvenile court -- both of which were vacated by unethical judges.
By Katy Reckdahl |
Swizzle
A Guide to Local Nightlife
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The Golden Touch
DJ Lady FIngaz knows how to make the party bounce -- but with a nod to conscious lyrics and underground beats.
By Frank Etheridge
R for Art's Sake
As the newly coined Frenchmen Street Arts and Culture District takes hold, the R Bar's new owners plan to add a new energy to a Faubourg Marigny stalwart.
By Lance Vargas
Bars and Nightlife Directory
Where to go when the sun goes down.
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Blake
Pontchartrain™
New Orleans' know-it-all.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Postcards from the Edge
Pulitzer-Prize winning author Robert Olen Butler returns to Louisiana with his latest work, He Had a Good Time: Stories From American Postcards.
By Ed St Skoog
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 Ellipsis and the New Orleans All Stars Blues Revue.
Music Feature
Danté Dominick on Bobby Bare Jr. and Bloodshot Records.
Music Listings
Who's
playing where and when this week.
The Arts
Theater
Dalt Wonk on Tony N' Tina's Wedding.
Art
D. Eric Bookhardt on William Warren and the late Stan Rice.
Theater, Art and Books Listings
A week's worth of culture.
Film
Balcony Seats
Rick Barton on Maria Full of Grace.
Film Listings
CUISINE
Restaurant Review
Sara Roahen on Big Shirley's.
Food News
By Sara Roahen
Wine of the Week
By Brenda Maitland
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