THE NEW ORLEANS MINI MAKER FAIRE The Maker Faire is a worldwide organization where STEM is celebrated. The Maker Faire events, like the Mini Maker Faire, is a celebration of people that loves to build things. It’s a celebration of people that loves to do things with their hands. It’s a celebration of innovation, invention, technology and also crafts. And like Maker Recruiter, Alba Huddleston says “If you like to do things with your hands, you are a maker.” At the fair you’ll

Llegamos al vecindario de St. Roch y al cruzar el portal de la casa fue como entrar al corazón del artístico vecindario. Ahí, José Torres-Tama nos abrió laspuertas de su estudio en dondelas obras de su próxima exhibición esperan su momento de gloria. Con olor a incienso y rodeados de los trabajos artísticos de José, comenzamos a hablar sobre su vida y sobre el Teatro Sin Fronteras. “Como siempre digo: no tengopaciencia para gente sin conciencia,y ningún ser humano es ilegal”.

We met with Rosana Gonzales in an office building in Metairie. Gonzales is the Executive Director of CASA Jefferson, a national non-profit organization that works with state and local programs to support and promote court-appointed volunteer advocacy so every abused or neglected child can be safe, have a permanent home, and the opportunity to thrive. “For many of us, CASA is a house, but in this organization, the name CASA means Court AppointedSpecial Advocate.” Said Rosana.

New Orleans is a city of many things, one of those things is it is one of a kind residents. In this particular case, we’re talking about Stacey Colangelo, a tattoo artist who also does permanent makeup. “Including permanent makeup, I’ve been tattooing for the past 8 years,” said Stacey. The difference between a regular tattoo and a permanent makeup is that a regular tattoo should be bold and graphic, and permanent makeup should look softer and natural. Good permanent makeup s

Jackson Square has existed from the very first day that New Orleans has designated a french settlement. Back then it was called Placed’Armes, keeping its name even after the territory of La Louisiannepassed to the control of the Spanish crown. It was the place for the public executions of criminals and slaves. It was also one of the many places in the city where you could buy and sell slaves. It was in the Place d’Armes that the Union raised its flag after signing the Louisia

We spend most of our days focused on our job responsibilities. There isn’t always time left to invest in our wellbeing. At some point or another we’ve all said “I have no free time “ “I’m exhausted and have no energy to do anything.” So, the question is: What can we do that’s quick and easy and will recharge our mental and physical energy? Here are 5 ideas you can easily use while working, commuting, or before/after your workday. 1- One minute is precious! Thinkin term of min

Carlos Rolón was born in 1970 in Chicago, after his parents moved there from Salinas, Puerto Rico. From an early age, Rolón knew what he wanted to do in life, and it all started after he first visited a museum at age 14. He studied painting and drawing, and was influenced by the New York City pop culture of the 1980s with all its hip hop, disco and punk. His passion for art has taken him around the globe, having sold out exhibitions wherever he goes. With his exhibition at th

In the territory of Louisiana, Los Isleños are the descendants of immigrants from the Canary Islands. Their migration started when Bernardo de Gálvez was governor of Louisiana and it was under the control of the Spanish Crown. Gálvez wanted to populate the territory to create a line of defense after he heard about the British planning to take control of New Orleans and the Mississippi River. The first group of Isleños arrived in 1778 and were divided into 4 settlements, being

Located on the banks of the Mississippi River and in the heart of the city of Kenner youcan find Rivertown. A historic place with a variety of cultural and family attractions. You can find restaurants, museums, government offices,theaters, churches, among many other historical buildings. It offers tourists and localssixteen blocks of pure entertainment. Every Saturday a Farmer’s Market sets up allowing people to shop fresh, local products. During the month of October, a well-

The city of New Orleans has been referred to as the fest capital. Throughout the year dozens of fes- tivals celebrating food, music and cultural heritage take place. To these festivals we take our folding chairs, rubber boots, rain ponchos and even necessities such as toilet paper, but many times we omit the most important item, sunblock. There is a preconceived idea that sunblock relates only to the beach, but the sun rays are still intense in the city and people often end u

Down syndrome is a genetic alteration caused by an extra chromosome or a part of it. Down syndrome is not a disease. The effect this alteration produces is different in each person. What can be confirmed is that a person with Down syndrome will have a form of intellectual disability and will show characteristics common of the syndrome. Down syndrome is a genetic balance alteration that changes the organism, causing a slow development. However, skills and abilities are not dep