The Sounds of Success

Playing It Safe

Merry-go-rounds and seesaws are out. Protective surfacing is in. But as a new national survey reveals persisting safety concerns, parents and advocates debate how to build a better playground.

• by Juliette Guilbert

Norco, the Movie

Eight years ago, documentary filmmaker Slawomir Grunberg took his first drive down Chemical Corridor. Next week, his study of the conflicted town of Norco airs on PBS' P.O.V. series.

• by Allen Johnson Jr

The Best and the Worst of the Week

Scuttlebutt

• by Clancy DuBos and Allen Johnson Jr

The List

• by Ronnie Virgets

What is the history of history of Lucky Dogs, the hot dog stands in the Quarter??

Where did the names for Decatur and Antonine streets come from?

Falling on His Sword

• by Clancy DuBos

Beach Books & How To Read Them

• by Andrei Codrescu

Power Trio

Suplecs gains national recognition while continuing their local mission of bringing metal to the Marigny.

• by Michael Patrick Welch

Werlein's Out, JAZZIZ In

• by Scott Jordan

Strangely Familiar

• by Dalt Wonk

Rained Out

• by Rick Barton
• Tags: Film Reviews, Sam Mendes, C, (R), Tom Hanks, Paul Newman, Road to Perdition

Riding a Wave

• by David Lee Simmons
• Tags: Film Reviews, Chris Sanders and Dean Deblois, B-, (PG, Christopher Michael Sanders, Daveigh Chase, Lilo & Stitch

Black, White and Grey

• by D. Eric Bookhardt
• Tags: Art Review, Through July, Black & White: Group Show

Crabby in Name Only

With roast duck po-boys, swordfish tacos and a familiar character of an owner, CRABBY JACK'S makes diners want to be nice -- and stay for lunch.

• by Sara Roahen
• Tags: Restaurant Review, Lunch Monday through Saturday, Cash, Not Accepted, Crabby Jack's

Food News

Wine of the Week

• by Brenda Maitland

Ritzy Ya-Yas

• by Kandace Power Graves