History, people, fables and critical essays on the 24/7 life of the French Quarter. “The great music of the city is…when you say good morning and good evening.” (Mr. Jerome Smith)
Veronica Russell, award-winning New Orleans performer and costume designer, dies at age 44
One of our most creative and engaged community artists passed away this week after a brief illness. A great loss.
“She fused her acting and costuming talents into her role as the artistic director for Louisiana History Alive, whose performers assume the characters of some of the state’s most notable figures at public and private functions throughout the city — most notably in the French Quarter.
Russell often portrayed the notorious New Orleans madam Josie Arlington from the Storyville days.”
Works as an independent researcher, trainer and analyst for public markets and on larger community food systems. Also works in her home of New Orleans LA on sustainable civil society issues through blogging, community organizing and networking.
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