New Orleans is unique in that it shines brightly throughout the year for many different reasons. (Most cities can’t say the same.) Whether it’s Carnival, spring festival season, Halloween or the holidays, our town is a place people want to visit because we know how to put on a mighty fine show.
Our community makes this magic happen, and one person who does just that is our cover star, actress, director and co-founder of Crescent City Stage, enneagram and human design coach, Elizabeth “Liz” Elkins Newcomer. Liz’s light shines bright on our pages, featuring this season’s chicest holiday fashion. She recently finished a successful run as Nora in “A Doll’s House,” complete with fabulous reviews. Learn more about local nonprofit Crescent City Stage and its mission to provide sustaining wages and support for a group of diverse theatre artists at crescentcitystage.com. The production company will be showing a new adaptation of “A Christmas Carol,” directed by Liz, December 4-15.
Other creative players take the stage this month in our Around Town column by Sue Strachan. From the 51 artists creating contemporary installations throughout town for Prospect.6 to A Studio in the Woods’ FORESTival: A Celebration of Art and Nature, your cultural cup will runneth over.
November is also a time when we gather with family, feast on delicious meals and give thanks. This month’s Eat + Drink highlights an exciting new Uptown gourmet food store, Meyer Provisions. With freshness and sustainability at their core, owners Greg and Maria Meyer source high-quality local produce and milk from farms in Louisiana and Mississippi, as well as small-batch specialty items that fill their delightful shelves.
This month’s issue also shines a spotlight on those supporting our city’s nonprofits and fundraising efforts. 2024 has been a record year for many.
We hope to inspire you to celebrate what makes New Orleans special this season.
