Posts Tagged ‘New Orleans’
They claim that the Natchez is the last remaining paddlwheeler on the Mississippi that still runs on steam. I went to the engine room to check it out.
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Hear as Keith Ouchley, the director of The Nature Conservancy in Louisiana, describes how flooding along the lower Mississippi River has affected his neighbors and join him as he flies over the Atchafalaya River basin, where water from the Mississippi River was diverted through the Morganza Spillway and the “Old River” Structure to prevent flooding in Baton Rouge, New Orleans and other densely populated areas downstream.
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The Army Corp of Engineers opened the Bonnet Carre Spillway to relieve flooding along the Mississippi River.
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This sort of documentary was made in 1941 (as stated in the opening titles). This short film depicts the culture of old Louisiana, including such aspects as slavery on cotton and cane plantations, the prevailing French language, Mississippi River trade, education, religion and music.
The film focuses on the elite and (wealthy) white families, such as plantation owners and business men. Sadly enough the delicate matters e.g. about how coloured people were treated in those days, are apparently insignificant. This documentary however (even when it’s not really an accurate survey of history) might still be an interesting image of the time.
Life in Old Louisiana (1830-1850)
An Instructional Sound Film
Produced by Erpe Classroom Films Inc.
In collaboration with James J.A. Fortier
Historian of City Archives
New Orleans, Louisiana
Copyright MCMXLI by Epri Classroom Films Inc.
Copyrights remain to the original holder | Any music here is only used for the purpose of education, comparison and/or criticism | No infringement of copyright is intended.
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In New Orleans and the French Quarter, the attractions, sights, sounds, activities, food and restaurants and entertainment for visitors are limitless. The French Quarter is the destination for most tourists, and Jackson Square is the heart of the French Quarter, with artists, museums and historical buildings and the Moon Walk, providing a breath-taking view of the Mississippi River. Find information about Mardi Gras, The Jazz & Heritage Festival (Jazz Fest), the Spring Fiesta, riverboat cruises, the French Quarter Festival, Christmas in the Oaks at City Park, and of course, New Year’s Eve at Jackson Square And, at night, the streets are alive with people taking in all of the jazz and music clubs, not to mention Bourbon Street.
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July 2008 cruise on Mississippi River. Paddles turning on boat.
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The following cheapy video was taken at the start of a cruise originating from New Orleans. While were sailing down the muddy Mississippi River, a storm front was moving in and, being a rain freak, I decided to shoot this short rain video with my digital camera, hence the questionable quality.
Adding to the moody effect was that the deck I was one had a lot of blue neon lights. Go figure.
BTW, the ship was the Carnival Triumph: it was a disappointing and weird little ship. The smallest ship I ever been on.
Enjoy,
Don-O
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Majestic and beautiful, the steamboat Natchez sails on the Mississippi River. HD video Entirely shot with the HIGH SPEED EXILIM EX-F1. (handhelded.)
The original sound was captured on a Sony TCD-D8 portable DAT recorder. Two original sound sources later encoded with Dolby surround sound. Edited with Sony Vegas HD Pro 8.0. Original Sound track by the author.
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Come aboard one of the Natchez Cruises that will take you from heart of the French Quarter back when cotton was king and life was slow and graceful as the current on the Mississippi. If your looking for a narrated battlefield cruise then come aboard the Chalmette Battlefield Cruise where you will cruise along the Mississippi River then explore the National Historical Park and Preserve.
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Mississippi River
9th Ward Film Festival
On October 17, 2009 NOAFEST will hold a special event for friends of the Mississippi River 9th Ward Film Festival. We will screen Karmen Geï (2001), directed by NOAFEST Co-President Joseph Gaï Ramaka. An adaptation of Bizets opera Carmen, set in contemporary Senegal, Karmen Geï has won awards at festivals around the world.
The screening will be held outdoors at the historic Doullut Steamboat Pilot House in the lower 9th Ward and be preceded by a reception and performances, featuring Kora Konnection, with griot and kora master Morikeba Kouyate; tenor saxophonist Tim Green; acoustic bassist James Singleton; percussionist Jeff Klein; and the Nkafu African dance troupe featuring Mariama Curry.
The October 17 event will announce the first annual Mississippi River 9th Ward Film Festival to take place October 1-3 and October 8-10, 2010.
Please contribute! Click here to tell us how you wish to help.
Click here to donate. Friends who contribute $30 or more will be invited to the inaugural event on October 17. Seating is limited to 200 places. Come join us!
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