Articles filed under January-February 2012
It’s Carnival Time at the Presbytere!
As Schindler points out, Mardi Gras is a very deeply rooted tradition. What’s celebrated in South Louisiana on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday has its roots in ancient culture and is celebrated in some form or another in almost all parts of the world that are predominately Christian, particularly where Roman Catholicism prevails.
Cover Artist: Ryan Perea
Artist Ryan Perea has set a worthy challenge for himself: to make a living as a painter. He’s off to a great start. After training with some very
Southeastern’s Friendship Oak: Campus Courtship Central
If you’re not serious about your current “steady,” you may want to think twice before stopping for a smooch while passing by Friendship Oak in the heart of
Roy Robinson: Portrait of the Young Caricaturist at 90
I’d never met anyone who had his picture taken with President Warren G. Harding. But then, Roy Robinson’s not your ordinary fellow. He was waiting in his driveway
Heart to Heart: Heart Transplant Recipient Jamie Outlaw Napolitano
Diagnosed as an infant with terminal heart disease, Jaime Napolitano credits excellent medical care, unbounded optimism and the donor heart of a 19-year-old with her being alive and
INsider: Stephanie Cerise
Lights…Camera…Action! Stephanie Cerise left Louisiana for the bright lights of Los Angeles to train with hair and makeup professionals. “Producers would call for help with hair and makeup on
IN Fashion with Beverly McQuaid
I met Beverly McQuaid a few years ago as we sat next to each other in the hair salon, but I never had the opportunity to get into
IN Better Health with Sharon Cooper
Health Concern: Ruptured disc. Treatment: Lumbar microdiskectomy. As a competitive agility dog trainer, Sharon Cooper says, “Being broken is not an option. When I can’t run with my dogs, that’s
Kevin Davis: St. Tammany’s Road Warrior
Early in his three terms as St. Tammany Parish president, Kevin Davis was tagged with the nickname “The Road Warrior.” While he’s not as wild and reckless as
Louisiana Children’s Discovery Center
There is no shortage of ear-to-ear grins. Some have recently donated to the tooth fairy. Some still have Kool-Aid mustaches left over from lunch. And, some belong to
St. Tammany’s New Leader: An Interview with Pat Brister
A resident of St. Tammany for 33 years, Patricia “Pat” Brister brings a remarkable leadership background to her new position as parish president. She has served the country,
IN The Arts: January/February 2012
STAA’s Geaux Arts Ball Art will come to life at the seventh Geaux Arts Ball, Louisiana’s only living art tableau. The St. Tammany Art Association’s premier event will be
The Northshore Community Foundation
Since its beginning in January 2007, the Northshore Community Foundation has been working with the local community to build a beautiful future by overseeing and participating in philanthropic
Publisher’s Note: Happy New Year!
As I write this on a cold and rainy day in December, I feel a touch of winter doldrums. It is easy to do if we think only
IN Good Company with Martin Wine Cellar
“People say how lucky we are to work in wine and food, and we are,” says Kevin Raborn, manager of Martin Wine Cellar’s Mandeville location. “It’s definitely a
