Sabrina Stone
Sabrina Stone is a NYC born, New Orleans based musician and writer. She’s written for OffBeat Magazine, I’m Music Magazine, Hear.by, Hello Giggles, Quarterlette, Femsplain, The NY Observer’s Scooter, and Huffington Post. She's headlined Bowery Presents' The Mercury Lounge (NYC) and The Toff in Town (Melbourne, AUS), she's played 30+ gigs at "NYC's Oldest Rock Club," The Bitter End, and has three albums out on Spotify, with a fourth on the way. That newest album sold 200+ physical copies in its first week at Peaches Records.
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Here are some ways and places where you can dive into the softer side of New Orleans.
Urban Roots: A quirky petting zoo and plant center all in one
Urban Roots Garden Center is one of the happiest places you can go these days. Part gardening supply and home goods store, operated and run by warm, helpful plant-specialists, part petting zoo and animal rehabilitation center: It’s the perfect location to go to get outside in the sun and outside of your head.
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Albert Allenback is more than just Tank & The Bangas goofy flute guy
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From the Fillmore to honoring the Hard Rock Three: Monica Rose Kelly’s art
You’ve seen Monica Rose Kelly’s work before. From Armstrong Park to honoring the Hard Rock Three, her heartfelt and stunning pieces have been seen across the city.
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Here’s a list of local options for Thanksgiving takeout in New Orleans
Thanksgiving is going to look a little different than it has in past years, but it can taste just as good, maybe even better. The unusual social climate we’ve been in has brought your favorite restaurants to a pivot point — they nearly all offer takeout options now, and what better way to celebrate Thanksgiving than with the most scrumptious food that you didn’t have to cook!
La Adorna: shining a rainbow light through costumes, community
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From Uptown to Downtown: where you can find New Orleans’ record stores
New Orleans is packed with music, musicians and music lovers, so it’s no wonder we’ve got more than 10 record stores. Each one has its own little quirks, speciality areas, and reasons to visit.