New Orleanians
A seriously talented tattoo portraitist and veteran of “Ink Master,” she spoke with me about working as a woman in the tattoo industry, tattooing traditions, and what to expect when getting a custom tattoo.
When Brian Henry takes off his shirt, you quickly realize his love for the Saints is more than skin deep; he’s got the signatures of 51 people with Saints affiliations tattooed on his back, arm and ribs.
One bite of Bagel Boy NOLA’s bagels tell you they’re made with love, straight from owner Brendan Dodd’s hands and baked that morning.
The Man behind the Band: How one director’s return to his high school evolved into a brand new sound
In 2004, Christopher Herrero walked the halls of Edna Karr High School as a student. Now, he walks the same halls, leading one of the city’s most recognizable bands.
“That’s what I encourage other people to do, too, when they’re like, ‘I don’t know where to start,’” Meeks said. “Just start with something — it can be really small — but then it will snowball for you.”
Marvin Millon, a Treme native, is one of the strongest forces behind the fabric. He put his own stamp on the tradition in 2018, as king of the Divine Ladies Second Line.
Getting it done, and done in style, is Brandi Charlot’s specialty. If you see her in the streets, she might be selling flowers, or she might be dancing as a member of the Treme Sidewalk Steppers Social Aid and Pleasure Club.
“I always felt New Orleans was a woman who led like a king,” she said. “I wanted to tell that story.”
Recent days have revealed a whirlwind of changes for the local entrepreneur.
On Magazine Street, tucked in a bustling corner is a facet of one of the nation’s top-ranked bakeries.