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The 10 things you need to do Jazz Fest like a pro at home

By Very Local Staff | April 21, 2020

You won’t have to beat the crowds at the gate, your porch is already your own little spot at the stage and a few things to make your home feel a little more “fest”-ive.

Meditation Moment: NOLA Moonwalk

By Clint Durrett | April 21, 2020

If you’re feeling cooped up, maximize the window and be “outside” with us.

Time on your hands? Learn some crafts during the quarantine!

By Maggie Eisenbeis | April 21, 2020

Instead of simply twiddling our collective thumbs through March and April, the silver lining of social distancing is you now have an opportunity to try some new projects and practice new skills.

Haunted NOLA: The Old Carrollton Jail & The Ghostly Prisoners That Can’t Escape

By Michael DeMocker | April 21, 2020

Furniture moving, unexplainable ghostly hands and gruesome ghost sightings surround the tale of the Old Carrollton Jail.

After pandemic shutdown, newly opened Blue Giant builds reputation with take out Chinese food

By Marielle Songy | April 21, 2020

When the COVID-19 pandemic caused a shutdown of non-essential businesses and only allowed restaurants to offer takeout and/or delivery service, owners Billy Jones and Richard Horner knew that they would have to adapt to keep their business afloat.

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Ep 24 Meet storyteller Willy James & the Pittsburgh Sleep Podcast

By Lindsay Patross | April 21, 2020

We talk with Willy James about his new podcast, the furries favorite pizza shop, Katz’s Deli in NYC and his recent coronavirus collaboration with Rick Sebak.

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What to do (virtually) this week: Apr. 20-24

By Matt Haines | April 20, 2020

We know it seems like we’re home “doing nothing,” but if you search around, your virtual calendar can get packed really quickly!

Got booze? Here’s a list of the distilleries and breweries open in New Orleans

By Matt Haines | April 17, 2020

Whether you’re stocking up for one of the 40 Zoom happy hours you have this week, or you’re just stressed out after a day of working your job while also homeschooling your stir-crazy children, a cold beer or cocktail at the end of the day is just what the hypothetical doctor ordered.

WWOZ presents ‘Festing In Place’ after Jazz Fest’s COVID-19 cancellation

By Mary Staes | April 17, 2020

Don’t put those festival chairs and flags up just yet! WWOZ-FM is presenting “Festing In Place: An On-Air Festival” — a virtual Jazz Fest of sorts. 

Spring Hill history // Read local authors // Beer delivered to your door

By Lindsay Patross | April 16, 2020

And the CatVideoFest is back and available to watch in your home.