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 Fallen Saint Hopes To Return Jazz To Its ‘Sexy, Dirty’ Roots

By Alex Galbraith / July 31, 2018

Audiences will get up close and personal with Jazz Age characters in the immersive musical theater project ‘The Fallen Saint.’ We talked to the co-creators for a glimpse at the exciting new project.

COOLinary New Orleans Is Your Chance To Try The City’s Best Dishes On The Cheap

By Alex Galbraith / July 31, 2018

Get re-acquainted with the city’s best dishes during COOLinary New Orleans.

Food Fight: Louisianans Drag Redditor Over ‘Jambalaya’ Photo

By Alex Galbraith / July 30, 2018

“This is shrimp and corn salad as best as I can tell.”

The Best NOLA Spots To Indulge During National Cheesecake Day

By Alex Galbraith / July 30, 2018

What are the best places to grab cheesecake in New Orleans for National Cheesecake Day? Check out some of our favorites.

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Confusion Abounds At Charity Hospital Innovation District Meeting

By Alex Galbraith / July 27, 2018

While the meeting was to discuss “The Spirit of Charity” district, locals used it to express their concerns over the hospital itself.

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IG Q&A: Ali Coates of @NowNewOrleans Spreads Positivity Via Beautiful New Orleans Shots

By Alex Galbraith / July 27, 2018

The photographer behind @nowneworleans explained how she captures the beauty of NOLA

New Orleans’ Filmmakers Show Off 48-Hour Films This Weekend

By Alex Galbraith / July 27, 2018

Intentionally rushed short films will be screened at the WWII Museum this weekend.

House Money: The Best Free Events For The Weekend Of July 27-29

By Alex Galbraith / July 27, 2018

The best of the city’s free events for the weekend on July 27-29.

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What To See At ‘Moonlight On Magazine Street’

By Alex Galbraith / July 26, 2018

All of the shops will be worth dipping into during the ‘Moonlight On Magazine Street’ block party, but we definitely have a few favorites.

Mid-City Yacht Club Would Like to Plan Fundraiser For Customer Assaulted By Off-Duty NOPD Officers

By Alex Galbraith / July 26, 2018

“We will plan a fundraiser, as long as it is with Mr Gomez blessing, to help raise money to support Mr. Gomez during this difficult time,” wrote Mid-City Yacht Club on its Facebook page.