August is a pivotal month for New Orleans. For some parts of the country, it means a turning point towards cooler weather, whereas here it seems like we are just getting started. Add to that the possibility of a storm approaching the Gulf Coast, and you’ve got a recipe for anxiety.
But fear not, while it’s important to keep your mind and body going while the heat, humidity and stormy weather may try to get us down, we’ve got you covered.
Summer is a great time to pay special attention to your skincare routine. The summer sun and sweaty days can exacerbate problem areas and create new ones. Our cover feature highlights a veteran physician who guides her patients to care for their skin in a carefully measured way, despite the TikTok trends and social media rumors. (Pro-tip: use sunscreen every day!)
It’s also just way too hot to do anything productive outside, so why not head in for a dose of artful meditation? August is perfect for visiting the city’s wide array of art and history museums, private galleries, public sculptures, costume displays and contemporary installations. We have a go-to guide to some of our favorite stops, plus how you can enjoy them on a budget or, even better, for free. It’s win-win for the mind during this A/C challenged time.
As noted, August is when the biggest and baddest of storms start ramping up on the Gulf. New Orleanians are no stranger to the routine of watching the spaghetti models, stocking up on toilet paper, coffee, ice and, perhaps, booze. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the most devastating storm for many of our lifetimes, Hurricane Katrina. We have bittersweet memorials to those days throughout the issue. It’s a time to remember those lost, to hold those places and people that remain close, and to celebrate the future of our continued brilliance as a city of culture, music, art, food and exuberance.
Cheers to New Orleans — heat, humidity, storm and all! Y’all stay safe…and cool.
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