Attention theatre-o-philes, this is the last weekend for the hilarious dragged-up stage production of Jacqueline Susanne's guilty-pleasure masterpiece Valley of the Dolls.

Last two performances are tonight (4^th of July) at 8pm, and tomorrow (Sunday) at 6pm. I understand there are still tix available for both shows.

If you haven't caught the magic of Running With Scissors' marvelous productions, you've been denying yourself a very crucial pleasure. If you're unaware of this theatre troupe, it is my pleasure to introduce you to that information.

Me, I wouldn't miss one of their plays if my cliché depended on it.

Here's the info.

As requested, here is what I found out about the ferry tonight.

I just called 376-8180, which I found on this helpful site:

http://www.friendsoftheferry.org/

That phone number appears to be the police station in charge of the ferry (or something like that).

Anyhow, I was told:

The fireworks start at 9 p.m. and are expected to last about an hour. The man I talked to indicated that the ferry would essentially run up until the fireworks start and then will run again after the fireworks end. He did not tell me a specific last ferry before the fireworks, or the first ferry after.

Schedule:

On the East Bank, the ferry leaves on the :15 and the :45 of every hour.

On the West Bank, the ferry leaves on the :00 and the :30 of every hour.

Here http://www.algierspoint.org/resources.htm, it says:

Toll: $1 from the Westbank to the Eastbank for automobiles. Pedestrians and bikes ride free.

Happy fireworks!

Does anyone know why the AMC theaters are not listed/advertising in the Times-Picayune anymore?

Ok NOLA people, I don't know if this has been done before, but I need a complete list of "good ol days" New Orleans rap/hip hop songs. I have my list of New Orleans rock/pop songs already...I just need help with the rap portion.

( RIP MC Thick )


So far, I have "Marerro" and "Smokin dat Weed" by Lady Red.

Help me out on this, guys and gals! (this is for a New Orleans themed party around Halloween/my birthday)

I am looking for suggestions on how best to get to see the fireworks tomorrow. I am a total firework freak so I plan to find a way to get a good view. How would you suggest I do that? I moved here two years ago and was out of town for July 4th the last two summers so this will be my first time seeing the fireworks here. My girlfriend and all my friends were born and raised here so they will have suggestions but I also wanted to see if you folks would have ideas. My local friends seem not to be quite as enthusiastic as I am about this.

I am not afraid of the crowds, having battled many crowds to see fireworks all my life. However my main concern is traffic and parking and, since I've never seen these particular fireworks, being in a good spot. I don't need to be right on the river, I am OK being a little away and above, however I do want to see them all and get a good view.

My two ideas were just to either:

- Leave my neighborhood in mid city at 8 p.m.-ish and drive to Algiers and watch from the levee near mardi gas world (I already called and the ferry will possibly be closed down). Only worry there is traffic going across the bridge. Is that a legitimate worry? Do they close the bridge at any point for safety reasons (I can't imagine why, but you never know).

or

- Get to the Canal Street Car line and just take it to the last stop at the river. However I am worried the street car will be packed and insane, is that possible?

Any other ideas or suggestions are welcome.

...who knows where I can pick up some gelatin in cans or bulk? (Plain gelatin, not a dessert product or anything. I need a lot so buying packs of Knox could get expensive fast.) I think it's supposed to be available at health stores?

didn't see this posted yet so i thought i'd share:

Effective Monday, July 6, 2009, the inbound and outbound routes of the #47-48 Canal Streetcar will be shut down for 8 weeks.

The RTA is replacing feeder cables underground that were damaged during Hurricane Katrina. RTA Buses will run the regular Canal route. Customers will need to board the bus on the sidewalks.

Thank you for your understanding!
RTA
RideLine ~ (504) 248-3900

from Gambit's blog

Does anyone have any kind of a map or somewhat specific locations as to where (whats left of) Banksy is around here? I've found Lincoln and the Umbrella Girl, but I'm trying to get funky/artsy pictures to go up on my wall at home, and I can't seem to find any specific locations. If any of you could give me ~any~ information on what you know, I would love you forever!! :) 

-jessss

Foodie folks, where do you buy quality fondant around here? I'm on the West Bank but I get around a lot. I know Wal-Mart's supposed to carry it; I didn't see it at the Michael's I checked, but that was Mandeville. I'd rather buy from a smaller local business than Wal-Mart.

Thanks.

Does anybody in the greater NO area carry Ultra-Cal 30 or a similar product? (It's a high-grade gypsum plaster. We can't find any local suppliers but have an emergency need for the stuff.)
Thanks for any help. Even if you have a suspicion that someone might carry it, let us know who and we'll do the footwork.

No More Fiction is a brand new effort to put on shows for queer/girl bands in New Orleans. We're hoping to pick up where GirlGang left off, and create a queer DIY/punk scene that is overtly feminist and the supports women, trans people, people of color, and other folks who are on the margins of punk rock.

Check out our myspace page and be our friend:

http://www.myspace.com/nomorefictionshows

Come to our first show TONIGHT:

FLEABAG (Oakland)
+ DENY IT (NOLA)
7pm sharp
5226 Annunciation
$3-5

For those of you who travel on the twin span on a regular basis and don't already know, starting next week, the westbound span of the old bridge (going to Nola from Slidell) will be closed forever and there will be no more lane closures!

What will become of that bridge is still being decided, though, I think. One thing is for sure; most of it will be demolished.

The old Eastbound span will become the westbound and the new route by which you will travel to Slidell will be the new twin span.

It gets convoluted from there, so you can just experience it for yourselves, but yeah; for the most part travel to and from Slidell and New Orleans will once again flow freely and without closures! For the most part..

End Transmission.

Anyone need a combo bass amp? Let me know here.

I'm moving to NOLA in August to go to Tulane Law. While I'm sure I'll be bogged down with work pretty quickly, I did want to take a break from studying to go to Southern Decadence in September. Wanted to know if anyone on here had been to it and could tell me a little bit about it? I really want to go, to see how NOLA does gay pride....or is this even considered NOLA's official gay pride event?

Mods, if this post is inappropriate, feel free to delete.

Guys, I need a job ASAP. I'm a graphic designer but I've worked retail for the past year and I'll do just about any job as long as it's inside and the pay is okay. I don't have a car, so I need something in the Quarter, CBD, Uptown, Marigny, Midcity... I wouldn't come on here asking for help, but I really need it. The last time I had to look for work, it was EIGHT months before I found something, and that was okay because I had money socked away and I enjoyed the eight months off. This time my job loss was entirely unexpected, I have ONE month of funds to live on and those funds are quickly running out. Any suggestions y'all have would be greatly appreciated.

EDIT: Also, what is with the temp agencies here? I can't get a single one of them to call me back for my initial tests and interview, much less to get me actual paying work. I called and bugged people and left messages all last week and nada. Do they just not give a rat's ass? Or is it just me?

Kids and teens are welcome at all programs, at all branches. They're all free!
While you're there, make sure to sign up for the Summer Reading Program book logs and track your summer reading, and turn your forms in later this summer for prizes and certificates.


( Programs galore behind the cut! )

So I'm actually off work for the 4th. Since I never get Saturdays off I want to max out the opportunity. What would you do with a Saturday that isn't necessarily holiday specific?

Help my beagle got out of my yard when my girlfriend put her out before work.
She's very thin and timid as we just rescued her 2 weeks ago. She was recently spayed and answers to BB or Beatrix. She may be seen in the vicinity of Carrolton and Claiborne wearing a blue collar. I'm hoping some one has seen her. I can be contacted @ 782-8503.
John

I just attended the first session today and i'm really psyched by the way this class is structured. here's a link to more information:

http://keenamity.com/ (Yes You Can! Write Your Story in 6 Weeks)

fyi: pamela davis-noland, the instructor, said having missed the first class isn't a deal breaker AND she can work out payment arrangements if you don't have the $150 all at once.

our next class in July 11th, 10am-1pm @ Colton. if you want to know more, you can email her. she's VERY responsive.