Mayday! Just when you’ve survived the first weekend of Jazz Fest, weekend two arrives. This issue is filled with schedules, picks, and all of the other essentials for a second weekend at the Fair Grounds.
Deacon John Moore has been a fixture in the New Orleans R&B scene for almost 70 years. Moore has performed on the albums of such stars as Allen Toussaint, Irma Thomas, and Ernie K-Doe. Enjoy Emily Hingle’s chat with this local legend.
April 30 marks the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon. Amy Kirk Duvoisin celebrates the cultural contributions of Vietnamese Americans to the city of New Orleans while previewing the Ogden Museum’s upcoming show devoted to Vietnamese American artists.
Finally, don’t forget Mother’s Day. Andrew Marin speaks with renowned restauranteurs about how they were influenced by their mothers, while Brooke Adams shares unique ideas on where to spend Mother’s Day in New Orleans.
—Josh Danzig, Publisher
