New Orleans: Up Close and Personal

The entertainment industry was inspired greatly by the happenings in the third ward over the last century. Listen in to learn more.

Walk through this historic and resilient community to consider the impact of “progress” on society.

Strolling through the Upper Ninth Ward now. Let’s learn about this little gem of a neighborhood.

Let’s explore the 9th Ward and begin at the most eastern tip; New Orleans East

At the heart of Creole New Orleans is this working class neighborhood, still thriving after all these years.

Discover what lies along the baptismal Waters of the Crescent City in historic Mid-City New Orleans.

Music, social justice and food are tied into the history of this storied neighborhood.

We move NE across Uptown and discover things old and new.

We continue our journey upriver to neighborhood with interesting histories and good eats. Journey with us.

What is there to see and do?

Visit the seat of old and New Orleans haute societe' to see great architecture and sample some of the finest cooking.

Explore the city at the river's bend and learn more New Orleans history.

Let's hop over to the West Bank and check out Algiers; another important neighborhood.

Steps away from the Vieux Carre is the first Black suburb in America. Discover Treme.

Let's begin this travel through the city with a brief history of it's origins. Ready, set, go!

Welcome to the podcast that will tell you all about New Orleans.

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