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Forty-two years ago the first issue of Gambit was published. Today, papers are distributed every week to over 300 locations throughout the metro New Orleans area. This locally owned newspaper is one of the most successful weeklies in the country, and the recipient of numerous annual awards for editorial and design achievement. Source
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
| Media Market | New Orleans |
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Search ArticlesNew Orleans musician Robin Barnes highlights South Louisiana traditions on new docuseries
As Robin Barnes was working on her album, "Louisiana Love," the last couple of years, the New Orleans vocalist and songwriter was also learning more about Louisiana. Barnes' original intent for her first solo full-length album, which was released May 1, was to draw from her family's deep history in Louisiana and capture some of the traditions she grew up around as a gift for her daughters and future generations.
Casa Verde Mexican restaurant opens in Mid-City
Casa Verde serves ceviche, tacos and sopes. Photo by Ian McNulty / The Times-Picayune “Hechos con amor, servidos con estilo.” That translates to “made with love, served with style,” a promise the Alvarado family is making at Casa Verde, their new Mexican-inspired restaurant on Tulane Avenue. Opened Aug. 21, 22-year-old Ermis Alvarado Jr. manages the restaurant along with his sister Jessie Fuentes. Fuentes, 32, is a paralegal by day but was involved in every step of the restaurant’s conception.
New Orleans CAO Joe Giarrusso makes the case for difficult 2027 city budget plan
New Orleans Chief Administrative Officer Joe Giarrusso says he understands why some people aren’t happy with the belt-tightening Mayor Helena Moreno is proposing for 2027, including cuts to the city's low-barrier homeless shelter and police. But he argues Moreno’s 2027 budget proposal reflects not only the obvious shortfalls between revenue and spending, but an effort to account for expenses previous administrations hid through accounting tricks and omissions.
Gambit's Election Guide Fall 2026 Original
A voter exercising the franchise. Photo by Javier Gallegos / The Times-Picayune This fall’s elections are fast approaching. Early voting starts Oct. 20 and will run through Oct. 27 (excluding Sunday, Oct. 25), and Election Day is scheduled for Nov. 3. Voters will be faced with a number of important choices this fall, including two key federal elections and a host of state constitutional amendments, city charter changes and tax items.
Celebrate Oktoberfest in New Orleans with special beers and food
The Brats perform at Deutsches Haus during Oktoberfest. Photo by CHRIS GRANGER / The Times-Picayune In Munich, German, Oktoberfest officially kicked off on Sept. 19 and ended Oct. 4. In New Orleans, it really gets going in October, as the summer heat relents. Here are some of the Oktoberfest celebrations in progress and coming up.
"Creole Culture" & Gambit's Fall 2026 Election Guide | The Get Down
VIDEO This week's episode previews Gambit's Fall 2026 election guide, Dawn Richard's newest album "Creole Culture," and the latest issue of The Pearl. This fall’s elections are fast approaching. Be sure to check out our guide to key federal elections, constitutional amendments and more on the ballot before hitting the polls! Early voting starts Oct. 20 and will run through Oct. 27 (excluding Sunday, Oct. 25), and Election Day is scheduled for Nov. 3.
With a 'Rebirth' album on the way, Steve Gleason celebrated during Domecoming anniversary
Former New Orleans Saints safety and ALS advocate Steve Gleason has a new album on the way, and those in New Orleans can get a preview of the project Monday evening ahead of the Saints' home game against the Atlanta Falcons. New Orleans today is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Saints' Domecoming, the team's first game back in the Superdome following Hurricane Katrina, when Gleason blocked a Falcons punt leading to a touchdown and a cathartic win for the city.
With 'Rebirth' album on the way, Steve Gleason celebrated during Domecoming anniversary
Former New Orleans Saints safety and ALS advocate Steve Gleason has a new album on the way, and those in New Orleans can get a preview of the project Monday evening ahead of the Saints' home game against the Atlanta Falcons. New Orleans today is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Saints' Domecoming, the team's first game back in the Superdome following Hurricane Katrina, when Gleason blocked a Falcons punt leading to a touchdown and a cathartic win for the city.
New Orleans events: Blues & BBQ Fest, Sherelle, Gentilly Fest, Oktoberfest and more
Looking for more to do this week? Check out the latest on Gambit's calendar at calendar.gambitweekly.com. Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival The free festival brings music and barbecue to Lafayette Square. The lineup features Ruthie Foster and Johnny Sansone on Friday, Oct. 9. There’s Samantha Fish, Cedric Burnside, The Zac Schulze Gang, Linda Gail Lewis and more on Saturday, Oct. 10, and Sunday, Oct. 11, brings Booker T. Jones, George Porter Jr., Kenny Brown, Little Freddie King and more.
Blakeview: These two German chefs brought their cuisine to New Orleans in the '70s
Beginning next weekend, Oktoberfest will draw thousands of people to Deutsches Haus on Bayou St. John for the annual celebration of German food, beer and music. This week, we honor two noted local chefs known for celebrating their German heritage through their cuisine. Wilhelm “Willy” Coln was a native of Cologne, Germany, whose career as a hotel chef took him around the world before settling in New Orleans in 1972 for a position as executive chef at the Royal Sonesta Hotel on Bourbon Street.