Matt Haines

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America’s fastest-growing sport is on a hot streak in New Orleans

By Matt Haines / February 8, 2019

Rugby is a great alternative to the football and basketball craziness in the city.

Know Your NOLA: Piazza d’Italia: New Orleans’ hidden Italian underutilized postmodern gem

By Matt Haines / January 30, 2019

In the 41 years since it was built, it has been mocked as a gaudy mess fit for Disneyworld, a postmodern masterpiece, and a vibrant creation that brings joy to downtown NOLA.

Flexible work schedule? Here’s some of the best bars to use as a remote office and get those emails done

By Matt Haines / January 24, 2019

If people aren’t doing their job as much from the office, where are they going to get work done? For some, it’s their couch. For many, it’s a coffee shop. But how about the local bar?

The NOLA Project brings immersive theater experience to Little Gem Saloon

By Matt Haines / January 22, 2019

Tired of boring binge watching? Maybe you should try immersive theater.

The most wonderful time of year: An Interactive King Cake Guide

By Matt Haines / January 16, 2019

We ramped up with warm-up celebrations like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. But now we’re at the real deal.

Selma to Central City: Tracing the steps of MLK in New Orleans

By Matt Haines / January 15, 2019

“He was a man that didn’t sit down,” owner Leah Chase said in an interview.  “I’d feed the freedom riders, we’d sit down, and we’d talk. But he wasn’t like that. He was always on the move.”

The Final countdown: Get the best out of New Year’s celebrations in the city

By Matt Haines / December 20, 2018

Whether it’s celebrating New Year’s all day long or hitting the fireworks at midnight, there’s tons of ways to bring in the New Year.

Need an escape on Christmas Day? Here’s what’s open

By Matt Haines / December 20, 2018

Whether you’re looking to escape familial craziness, want a change-of-pace activity for the whole clan or find yourself many miles from relatives this Christmas, there’s tons of fun stuff to do.

Up on the bartop, click click click! Holiday bar parties to get you in a jolly mood

By Matt Haines / December 14, 2018

Lucky for you, it’s hard to find a single night in which at least one of this city’s awesome neighborhood bars isn’t throwing a holiday party.

Turn your ‘humbug’ into ‘ho-ho-ho’ with these holiday plays in New Orleans

By Matt Haines / December 14, 2018

An adult, R-rated Christmas Carol could get you in the (expletive) spirit … or on the naughty list.