Last week in the Soup Bowl our former "Recovery Czar" said some extremely harsh words about our city...gee, get in line Mr. Blakely. Yet, in the midst of the continued criticism that we seem to face daily we have been experiencing some of the most exciting and invigorating events our city has seen in a LONG time!
First up: Two weeks ago, workers turned on the refurbished marquee lights at our very own Saenger Theatre which has been vacant since the witch "K" came through. If you grew up in the Soup Bowl you will always remember your first trip to the Saenger...perhaps it was to see Annie with your Mom and sisters like I did! What a night. I couldn't imagine not being able to bring my children to see their first theatre performance or Nutcracker Ballet at Christmas so this is truly a cause for much celebration. One thing I know for sure is that when 2011 rolls around we will be at the doors waiting for that first performance to that grand and exquisite piece of our history.
Second up: Last week was the Grand Opening of the expansion of the National World War II Museum & the awesome 4-D Victory Theatre movie! I got to take a sneak peak of the venue and it is truly one of the most innovative and first-class facilities in the COUNTRY. This place gives you shivers it is so impressive and it is NOT located in Washington D.C. or New York it is HERE in the Soup Bowl!
Last but certainly not least is the Saints. You would have to live under a rock in our WHO DAT NATION to not feel the positive vibe of our 8-0 team! I got to help produce an event for Feed The Children a few weeks ago with the Saints Offensive Line in tow helping to raise funds for the charity. As they stood on the front steps for a photo op it was a surreal moment looking at what COULD BE the next Superbowl Winning Team! On top of all this excitement, local band Cowboy Mouth just released a brand new single called "I Believe" that pretty much sums it all up for us so if you haven't heard it get ready for some inspiration!
I have said it before and I will say it again...it really is little to do about football or grand openings or our our food. IT'S ABOUT US. WE are what makes New Orleans special.
WE BELIEVE. We believe we are worth re-building at every level. We believe we stand together as people and as a city...faults and all. We believe we are worth fighting for. We believe in our children's future in this city. We believe in a Quarterback and Coach to lead a very SPECIAL team and city to a first-time victory!
So goodbye Mr. Blakely...we don't need you to believe because we believe in ourselves.
Final Score This Week: Soup Bowl 3 Former Recovery Czar 0
