Alex Galbraith

He has a distinct voice that you will come to know more as you follow VL NOLA. He has shown himself to be an intrepid entertainment and culture writer, who always knows about the best events, happenings and performers before anybody else. Now, he’s going to tell you all about them here at Very Local NOLA.

The Best Bars To Sit And Read A Book In New Orleans

By Alex Galbraith / August 21, 2018

Just because you’re trying to relax doesn’t mean you need to stay inside.

Terrytown School’s Braid Ban Causes Nationwide Controversy

By Alex Galbraith / August 21, 2018

Christ the King Elementary School in Terrytown kicked a hornet’s nest when they repeatedly questioned a student’s braided hair.

Oceana Grill Sues Gordon Ramsay Over Old ‘Kitchen Nightmares’ Episode

By Alex Galbraith / August 20, 2018

Oceana Grill is not happy that ‘Kitchen Nightmares’ are sharing clips from the bad, old days.

On the Basis of Sex Pittsburgh

Y’all Want To See A Dead Body? New Orleans Oddities Expo Has You Covered

By Alex Galbraith / August 20, 2018

New Orleans’ Oddities & Curiosities Expo brought a stomach-turning mix of macabre and witchy wares to the Alario Center.

A Weekend Of Local-Focused Fests Top Our Best Bets This Week

By Alex Galbraith / August 20, 2018

This week is extremely locally oriented and that’s fine by us.

IG Q&A: We Dat’s Greg Tillery On How He Made It Big

By Alex Galbraith / August 18, 2018

Greg Tillery has grown a mini-empire in just five years.

Late Night Dance Parties And An Atypical Blood Drive Are The Best Free Things To Do This Weekend

By Alex Galbraith / August 17, 2018

Here’s your best free things to do this weekend.

Artist Emma Fick Has A Foot In Both Worlds

By Alex Galbraith / August 17, 2018

Emma Fick is creating her own hybrid mythology, mixing Old World folklore with Louisiana imagery.

‘Clash Of The Titans’ Is The One Comedy Show You Need To See This Weekend

By Alex Galbraith / August 16, 2018

14 Parishes is hosting this weekend’s best comedy night. Head down to Clio St. to see some of the city’s most promising comics.

The Spears Group Celebrates A Decade Of Black Excellence This Weekend

By Alex Galbraith / August 16, 2018

You’re going to want to be there this weekend.