Blogs
The Dewey Decimal Theory
Oh, the trouble with kids today! Is that the lament of an old curmudgeon, or what? There has been a ton of controversy about so-called millennials’ and baby boomers’ antagonisms […]
Talk To Me
Over the past 25 years, I’ve heard a lot of bitching by local musicians and bands about OffBeat’s Best of The Beat Awards, because they aren’t nominated for an award. I’ll […]
New Music Year Awaits
This year has brought a lot of changes to New Orleans. We have a new woman mayor, for the first time in the history of the City. Ms. Cantrell has […]
My Music with Cliff Hines
“I never thought I would become a musician, but my mother was very musically oriented, and from a young age she would always have me listen to cool music from […]
Five Questions with Kathleen McCulla, Director of Special Events at Ochsner Health System: King Cake Festival
How has the King Cake Festival evolved since that first edition in 2013? I think it’s become part of the Mardi Gras culture in both a foodie and family friendly […]
Mojo Mouth
Why We Do It I’m hoping that you are able to come to OffBeat’s 23rd annual Best of the Beat Awards on January 25 at Generations Hall. It’s the time […]
Who Do You Love?
With the revolution busting men for sexually harassing women, the question has been asked: How do you love someone who’s done something really bad? I imagine this question is considered […]
Social Media Backlash
There’s always been a difference of opinions between generations; that’s existed forever; it’s normal and natural. One of the things I have always loved about OffBeat is that I have […]
Must We Always Win?
I remember a time—not that long ago, let’s see maybe nine or 10 years ago?—when political differences of opinion were not the basis of doing business with someone. That’s changed […]
Sexual McCarthyism
Today (ironically) I woke up to the news that Matt Lauer, co-anchor of NBC’s “Today Show” for 20 years, was fired by NBC News because of inappropriate sexual behavior. Then […]
