Mon, Apr 27th, 2009 | Entertainment |

Big Sam's Funky Nation performs Saturday on the Gentilly Stage at Jazz Fest in New Orleans. The spirit of Jazz Fest was born. Now, the annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has evolved into a two-weekend, seven-day party. "We really set out ...Read More

5 family-friendly music festivals

Sat, May 2nd, 2009 | Entertainment |

Did you miss the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival again this year? Are the prices and camping logistics of Bonnaroo just too daunting? There are still plenty of places to catch great music over the next few months, all ...Read More

Sunburned crowds become a happy community at Jazz Fest

Sun, Apr 26th, 2009 | Entertainment |

NEW ORLEANS — Veterans, lathered in SPF 30, clutching a daily lineup with scribbled priorities and lugging nothing heavier than a folding camp chair, can always spot the newbies. They're the ones with sunburned limbs, stiff footwear and iPods. The common ...Read More

First day of New Orleans Jazz Fest draws healthy crowd

Sat, Apr 25th, 2009 | Entertainment |

NEW ORLEANS - The 40th New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival opened Friday with the usual array of vexing choices. Pecan catfish Meunière, Crawfish remoulade or Creole hot tamales? Maybe the pheasant, quail & andouille gumbo. Beer, rosemint iced tea or champagne? ...Read More