QUOTE OF THE WEEK

• Tags: Scuttlebutt: Louisiana News Briefs, Jack Miller, Quote of the Week

Home Ruler

Clancy DuBos on the city's new single assessor, Erroll Williams -- who is both a throwback to the past and a harbinger of changes to come. Meet the man who determines your property tax.

• by Clancy DuBos
• Tags: News, New Assessor Erroll Williams, Louisiana Tax Commission, Dutch Morial

'We Must Do Better'

• by Clancy DuBos
• Tags: Commentary, Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, Sarah Palin, bipartisan response

What Can Brown Do For EWE?

• by Kevin Allman
• Tags: Scuttlebutt: Louisiana News Briefs, Edwin Edwards, Former Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Brown, Edwards running for Governor

Pot Holes

Alex Woodward on the NOPD's official new stance on minor marijuana violations. Will it keep the courts running more smoothly and the jails less crowded?

• by Alex Woodward
• Tags: News, New Marijuana Laws, Susan Guidry

Bouquets & Brickbats [1/18/11]

• Tags: Bouquets & Brickbats: local heroes and zeroes, Jingxuan "Judy" Wang, The New York District Council of Carpenters (NYDCC, Barb Johnson, The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO)

How Cao Works Now

• by Alex Woodward
• Tags: Scuttlebutt: Louisiana News Briefs, Kenneth Feinberg, Gulf Coast Claims Facility, Anh "Joseph" Cao

Hey Blake: What's the history behind the Olympic Club, and where was it located?

Hey Blake: What's the history behind the Olympic Club, and where was it located?

• by Blake Pontchartrain
• Tags: Blake Pontchartrain™: New Orleans Trivia, New Orleans Olympic Club, Boxing in New Orleans

Crime Forum Jan. 18

• by Clancy DuBos
• Tags: Clancy DuBos, New Orleans Crime Coalition, crime forum at Touro Synagogue, Michael Cowan

Thunder Road

Ken Korman on Delfeayo Marsalis' Sweet Thunder: Duke and Shak, a musical project where Duke Ellington meets William Shakespeare.

• by Ken Korman
• Tags: Events Feature, Sweet Thunder: Duke and Shak feat. Ellis Marsalis and Branford Marsalis, Mahalia Jackson Theater, Duke Ellington, Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts

Kevin Hart

The Philly comic at the UNO Lakefront Arena.

• Tags: Events Recommended, Kevin Hart, UNO Lakefront Arena, Chocolate Drop

Finest of the Fine Arts

The Big Easy Foundation announces the nominees for its 2011 Classical Arts Awards.

• by Will Coviello
• Tags: Events Feature, Big Easy Classical Arts Awards 2010

Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra

A nine-song suite at House of Blues.

• Tags: Events Recommended, Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, House of Blues

Desperado

Noah Bonaparte Pais on Sam Doores and the Tumbleweeds, who are delivering twang at a Frenchmen Street pizzeria.

• by Noah Bonaparte Pais
• Tags: Noah Bonaparte Pais: On the Record, The Tumbleweeds and Hurray For the Riff Raff, Desperados Pizza, Sam Doores

Almost an Evening

Three short plays by filmmaker Ethan Coen.

• Tags: Stage Previews and Reviews, Ethan Coen, NOCCA Nims Black Box Theatre, NOCCA, Riverfront, Nims Blackbox Theatre, NOCCA, Riverfront

New Play Bacchanal

Southern Rep's festival of new works... and a "play slam."

• Tags: Stage Previews and Reviews, Ruby Prize finalists Fight by Kimber Lee, Southern Rep, Southern Rep Theater

Fear and Loathing in New Orleans

Comedy on the boards at La Nuit.

• by Dalt Wonk
• Tags: Stage Previews and Reviews, Fear and Loathing in New Orleans, La Nuit Comedy Theater, Landry, Cecile Monteyne, George Mauer, Nelson Gonzalez and Josh Anderson

Resounding: Prospect.1.5 Group Exhibition

Negative space, op art, old vinyl: it's all good.

• by D. Eric Bookhardt
• Tags: Art Review, Jonathan Ferrara Gallery, Resounding: Prospect.1.5 Group Exhibition, Dan Cameron

Pizza NOLA and La Dolce NOLA

• Tags: Food News, Jennifer and Will Samuels, Pizza Nola, La Dolce Nola

Five hot soups for cold days

• Tags: Five in 5, Hoa Hong 9 Roses, Patois, Chateau du Lac Wine Bistro, Little Tokyo Small Plates & Noodle Bar, Lüke

2007 Col D'Orcia Spezieri Toscana Rosso

• by Brenda Maitland
• Tags: Wine of the Week, Wine of the Week, 2007 Col D'Orcia Spezieri Toscana Rosso

Review: Theo's Neighborhood Pizza

Ian McNulty finds that in a neighborhood thick with pizza options, one thin crust rises above the rest.

• by Ian McNulty
• Tags: Restaurant Review, Mid-City Pizza, Theos Neighborhood Pizza, Theo's Pizza

Am I eligible to donate blood?

Hot Mama

Fashion-forward moms-to-be have plenty of chic maternity wear options.

• by Katie Walenter
• Tags: Home and Fashion Archives, Maternity Fashion Options, Swap, Baby Bump Maternity

Shop Dogs: Hiller Jewelry

• by Nicole Carroll

L'Art de Vivre

Surrounded By Objects Of Their Affection, Artist Simon Hardeveld and his wife Maria Enjoy The Good Life At Home.

• by Lee Cutrone
• Tags: Home and Fashion Archives, Simon Hardevel

Carl Mack Presents

Find a one-of-a-kind costume for the upcoming season of disguise

• Tags: Home and Fashion Archives, Carl Mack Presents, aerialists, stilt walkers and magicians.

Fat Chance

• by Lauren LaBorde
• Tags: Home and Fashion Archives, CoolSculpting, Dr. Elizabeth Kinsley

Iron Man

Metal artisan Ralph Goodyear is forging a stronger local wrought iron scene.

• by Lauren LaBorde
• Tags: Home and Fashion Archives, Metal artisan ralph goodyear

New + Cool [1-18-11]

Shells, Skins, and Skulls get an Elegant Treatment

CUE

Gambit's monthly fashion and style magazine.

• Tags: CUE, CUE, Gambit's CUE Magazine