Author Archives: Q-tips

DRAGO Seafood at the Hilton Hotel

Posted on September 27, 2019 by Q-tips

DRAGO Seafood – 2 Poydras St., New Orleans, LA 70140. Located at the Hilton but now owned by them.   History: Drago’s Seafood Restaurant officially opened in February 1969. It was the continuation of a Croatian tradition, the realization of a … Continue reading →

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Oak Alley Plantation tour

Posted on September 27, 2019 by Q-tips

Oak Alley Plantation Tour –  3645 LA-18 Vacherie, LA 70090                         Tour the grounds, house and be sure to explore the exhibit of slavery & making of sugar cane. Yes you can rent a cabin/dine-drink at the restaurant/have a special … Continue reading →

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Seven Three Distillery tour & tasting

Posted on September 27, 2019 by Q-tips

Seven Three Distillery  – 301 N Claiborne Ave.,New Orleans, LA  –Tulane / Gravier Nice place – and tasty also.                                  

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Fun/Creepy Facts about New Orleans

Posted on September 27, 2019 by Q-tips

New Orleans fun facts:    1. New Orleans does NOT recycle for businesses only for private residents.  However, they are working on changing that. 2. New Orleans in certain areas (districts) have a street sweeper truck come through and clean the … Continue reading →

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A. Q-Tips the name ??

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Q-tips

Q-Tips – the name came from when people get older and they have that little tuft of white/grey hair on top of their head – hence,  The Q-Tips.

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NEW ORLEANS – (The Big Easy) trip 9/2019

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Q-tips
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The Band’s Visit – Cadillac Palace Theater

Posted on September 8, 2019 by Q-tips

The Band’s Visit – Cadillac Palace Theater –  151 W Randolph St., Chicago, (312) 977-1700,  broadwayinchicago.com  A curious freedom shapes The Band’s Visit, the new Broadway musical about a group of Egyptian musicians who get lost on their way to a … Continue reading →

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Chicago Summer Visit 8/2019

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Q-tips

What do you do when your grandson and daughter arrive for a summer visit in Chicago?                                                  … Continue reading →

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THE MUSIC MAN

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Q-tips

THE MUSIC MAN –  170 N Dearborn St., Chicago,  (312) 443-3800,  http://goodmantheatre.org The Music Man – He’s charming and charismatic—no wonder con man Harold Hill assumes he can easily fleece the citizens of staid River City, Iowa with the grand promise of … Continue reading →

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QUIET – Power of introverts in a World that can’t stop talking 8/2019

Posted on August 13, 2019 by Q-tips

QUIET – the power of introverts in a world that can’t stop talking.  – Susan Cain Mrs. Q says: YES, I did enjoy this book. QUIET does an eloquent/powerful job of extolling the virtues of the listeners and thinkers.  Our … Continue reading →

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