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noizemagazine - noiZe Magazine Issue 57 August 2008 - Index

Nightlife in the Big Easy goes on and on 24/7.
Laissez les bontemps roulez!
Mark Twain said, “an American has not seen the United States until he has seen
Mardi Gras in New Orleans.” And a gay boy has not seen New Orleans until
he’s seen Southern Decadence in all its glory. With numerous voodoo shops and
above-ground cemeteries, New Orleans offers an unrivaled glimpse into the
delightfully seedy allure of not only this great historic city but also the vibrant gay
party scene there. As the birthplace of jazz and the home of Mardi Gras, what
other U.S. city can conjure up images of the debauched revelry, old-world charm,
and haunting ambiance that all at once encapsulate the Big Easy?
Hop on the St. Charles streetcar and pass by the impressive mansions that line
this famous thoroughfare, ride on a riverboat on the great Mississippi, or go on a
bar crawl through the French Quarter. New Orleans is one of the top ten most visited
cities in the country—not surprising, considering all the things to do, places
to eat, and, most importantly, places to drink.
Surviving one of the worst natural disasters to ever hit the United States, New
Orleans is back on its feet and pulsing with energy. Our resident New Orleans
noiZe boy, Jeremy Dathan Jones (featured on page 80), takes us on a whirlwind
tour of his favorite haunts, including many places you may have heard of—and
some you haven’t. Plan a trip over Labor Day weekend for Southern Decadence
or hop on your broom to go there for Halloween. Or have plenty to give up for
Lent by celebrating Mardi Gras. Just make sure you take Wednesday off. And
Thursday, too.
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Healthy Am I! Happy Am I! (W)holy Am I!