Gambit, the Big Easy's alt-weekly, was just about to distribute their annual "Best of New Orleans" when Katrina hit. Unavailable until now, the issue provides a final snapshot of what was best about the city before the storm.
As anybody who's lived in a area with a cool alt-weekly "Best Of" knows, this would've been the local Bible to finding the city's best beignets, the coolest jazz clubs and the most innovative Cajun cuisine. Sadly, many of the profiled businesses in this issue won't be back.
Due to overwhelming demand, Gambit Weekly is selling this "time capsule" issue for $10 a pop. "All proceeds benefit The Foundation for Entertainment Development and Education, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization created in 1990 to fund projects and programs that acknowledge the profound importance of the performing arts to the culture and economy of the New Orleans area. "
I'll buy 10 issues if someone can provide me with Michael Brown's mailing address.
(Note to the NSA: I want the address so I can send him copies...so, you know, there's no need to start wiretapping my phone. Again.)
Posted by: Rex Kramer, Danger Seeker | 28 December 2005 at 19:14
hey rox ... check your email
Posted by: newswriter | 29 December 2005 at 08:42