Highlights from the 150th anniversary of Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Includes footage of Fat Tuesday, the French Quarter and the Rex, Zulu and Bacchus parades
This short film tells the story of acclaimed New Orleans restaurant owner Willie Mae Seaton and her drive to rebuild her landmark restaurant, following the devasting floodwaters of Hurricane Katrina. The story takes an unexpected turn when the Southern Foodways Alliance and others step in to help the 89-year-old rebuild her restaurant and start serving her famous friend chicken again.
Beautiful and haunting images of New Orleans post Katrina set to Louis Armstrong's song - Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans? Music shifts to upbeat Brass Band music and shows beautifully intact New Orleans.
This is a preview of the 2006 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Video announces 2006 lineup. Shows New Orleans musicians playing "When the Saints Go Marching In."
Paul Prudhomme is cooking at K-Paul's in New Orleans, the Tennessee Williams festival comes to the French Quarter and bassist George Porter Jr., of Meters fame, brings free music back to Wednesday's at the Square.
Spring has arrived as the New Orleans Zephyrs baseball team begins their 2006 season. Runners -- some in costume - line up for the Crescent City Classic, festgoers soak up sun on the Mississippi River as they enjoy the city's legendary music and food at the French Quarter Festival. Meanwhile, preparations get under way for the world-famous 2006 Jazz Fest.
The NBA Hornets return to the Arena, the beat goes on in Faubourg Marigny, Jazz Fest adds Bruce Springsteen, and the New Orleans Museum of Art reopens.
Spring arrives in New Orleans with colorful blooms and St. Patrick's Day parades. The Iron Chef reopens Stella! Restaurant and the Historic New Orleans Collection adds a new exhibit.
![New Orleans: Saving Willie Mae\](http://img.youtube.com/vi/3uVUNpkvAiA/2.jpg "New Orleans: Saving Willie Mae\")
