The grand opening of City Putt, City Park’s miniature golf course, is just in time for Memorial Day weekend. The course opens Friday after a 10:30 a.m. ribbon cutting ceremony. Continue reading »
May 222013
May 182013
Photo via Bike Easy
May 162013
There are growing concerns over the future of turf racing at the Fairgrounds on a course many say has been neglected for years, according to a report by Scott Satchfield of WWLTV.
May 092013
The owner of Swan River Yoga plans to open a vegetarian restaurant-Good Karma Prasad Cafe-in the same building, according to a report by Ian McNulty for Gambit.
Apr 242013
The donated sand sits in mounds near Bayou St. John (photo by Marta Jewson for MidCityMessenger.com)
The group received a large sand donation after the Superbowl which is sitting on a small track of land near Bayou St. John as the group hopes to build courts.
Apr 192013
The running portion of the 70.3 mile race begins at the lakefront, goes through City Park, and follows Esplanade to Louis Armstrong Park. For route information see the organization’s website.
Apr 022013
Image via City Park
Mar 292013
The Fair Grounds will open its infield for the first time since the 1930s for the inaugural “Infield Festival” at Louisiana Derby Day Saturday. Continue reading »
Feb 182013
Members of Mid-City Volleyball Group practice on a Saturday morning (photo by Marta Jewson for MidCityMessenger.com)
Feb 042013
Finn McCool’s hosted a second line laying the 2012 Saints season and any animosity with Roger Goodell to rest, according to a report our partners at WWL-TV.