An insider's guide to the best live music venues in New Orleans Tim Graham/Getty Images The French Quarter of New Orleans at night Singer-songwriter Andrew Duhon shares the best live music in his hometown New Orleans, from acoustic sets at The Tigermen Den to candlelit piano acts at Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar. New Orleans, with its famous "Big Easy" vibe, …
In June 2020, we published the first story for Plant PPL, an L.A. Times Plants series in which we interview plant influencers, business owners, enthusiasts and gardeners of color making the world a brighter, greener place. Read about Sparks’ sprawling urban garden in this August 2020 Plant PPL feature. “Let’s get this one plant and then maybe wait like three …