Dear Subscriber,

What do adventurers, entrepreneurs, intrepid travelers, music lovers, jazz hounds, foodies and gamblers all have in common? They're on their way to New Orleans for the time of their lives. Yes the summer is sultry, but the delights of the French Quarter and New Orleans blow away any concerns about the weather... The Aquarium is open, Harrah's is dealing, Brennan's is breakfasting, streetcars are rolling, the city is rebuilding and spirits are high. Come down and join us sooner rather than later.

Sincerely,

Carolyn McLellan, Publisher

A Really Great Fish Story The Audubon Aquarium of the Americas is swimming into summer with a flashy new cast in finny displays and refurbished habitats. But some of the old favorites like Midas the sea-turtle, and Spots the white alligator are right back where they belong at the foot of Canal Street and the River.

Welcome to the Kingdom of Zydeco Mix accordions, rubboards, drums and guitars. Add a black Creole singer hollering French and English lyrics of love and loss and voila it's the distinctive Louisiana sound of zydeco. No dancer can resist it!

Meet the Quarter's Neighbors: Faubourgs Treme and Marigny The historic Faubourgs sit just beyond the French Quarter like old Parisian quartiers. The story of these "suburbs" is the story of the Creoles both white and African American, and immigrant French, Irish and German Catholics who found a home in these quirky neighborhoods.

Beating the Heat in the Vieux Carre 19th Century families had ways to cool down the house in New Orleans' sultry summer months and the historic Gallier House on Royal Street displays all the tricks of "Summer Dress" - white canvas slip covers, sheers at the window and fresh sisal rugs.

Quarter Top Hats: Kabuki Design Studio It's not too late to make it to New Orleans for one more weekend of homegrown superstars from the local music scene and more international stars and bands than ever before. May 5-7 during the last weekend of the historic first ever and only post-Katrina JazzFest proves New Orleans has an unsinkable mojo... Fats Domino closes out the Fest Sunday night.

Common Routes Exhibit through June 30, 2006
In New Orleans neighborhoods, Haiti is closer than you think...There are strong ties between the island of Hispaniola and south Louisiana, and the Historic New Orleans Collection celebrates our history in a stunning exhibition.

Satchmo Summerfest Coming in August
You'll think to yourself, what a wonderful Fest! Channel the spirit of Louis Armstrong and other jazz greats during the annual Satchmo Summerfest August 3-6, 2006. Oh yeaaaah.

Southern Decadence August 30-September 4, 2006
Indescribable Gay Weekend

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