Here is a glimpse of the glamour, mischief and fun that was this year’s New Orleans Burlesque Festival. Headed by Rick Delaup and sponsored by Secrets in Lace, a leading designer and retailer of elegant, vintage style lingerie, this year’s festival vaulted to the top of the Burlesque circuit. The festival culminated with the crowning of the Queen of Burlesque, Ginger Valentine from Dallas, Texas. First runner up and second runners up were LouLou D’vil and Lola Van Ella. Photos by Derek Jackson.
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Voodoo in New Orleans: Reviving history: New Orleans fortune telling This article takes a deep dive into the history of Voodoo in New Orleans, its hybridization with Catholicism, and its present-day place in the city's culture. The author visits fortune-tellers in the French Quarter, using their guidance as a tool for introspection rather than a deterministic predictor of the future. Through her experiences in New Orleans, the author feels a mystical connection to both the past and the future. 