A look at the Gulf
Posted from Fresno, California, United States.
On the way to work on the garden, we got a quick peek over the levee to see the Gulf.
Author Archive for: sean.anderson
Entries by
NOLA environmental issues .
One can cleary see the consequences of allowing a river to flow in a permanent path. However, change of sedimentary regime, salt water intrusion, coastal erosion, and land development are also some of the factors that are contributing to the overall issue. Mississippi River side of road: Land near the Mississippi River has healthier vegetation […]
Road snack !
Pork liver sausage , and some NOLA hot sauce to go with it . Food here has yet to disappoint.
Day 8: big industry in Louisiana
Traveling down freeway 23 we can clearly see examples of the big oil companies in Louisiana. This facility featured below is one of chevrons refineriers.
NOJO Jam
Our friends the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, helmed by Irvin Mayfield and Ronald Markham were in full force at their regular Wednesday night showcase at Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse on the first floor of the Royal Sonestra. Celebrating six years, this is one of three clubs Irvin owns and has become the premier spot to […]
Day 7
Tonight we went and saw Irvin Mayfield. He was an amazing trumpet player, who is well know in the New Orleans area. Considering playing the trumpet after watching him perform.
Day 7
Today we went to Parkway Bakery and Tavern for lunch. I had an amazing shrimp po-boy. We also had a guest speaker from Basin Street Label. He talked to us about his life story through Hurricane Katrina and about his label.
Jazz Talent!
Posted from Fresno, California, United States.
Tonught we had the pleasure of watching Irvin Mayfield and his incredibly talented band perform. I was in awe the entire time! They were pure entertainment.
The music that blew my mind
We had the pleasure of seeing Irvin Mayfield play at his very own club tonight with elements of the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra. Irvin was easily the greatest and most tasteful trumpet player I have ever seen play. His band was nothing less than phenomenal and had a few surprises for the crowd. The drummer […]
Meeting all kinds of great people
Our group got to meet with Michael Blum from Tulane University; Bessy, who represents SFRPLA-E against oil companies that have caused significant damage to wetlands; and the environmental reporter for New Orleans daily online article. These meetings were great learning experiences and provided opportunities to learn more about the impacts that Katrina, the BP deep […]
