While wilting in the August sun visiting the Freret Street Market today (it was nice; but I’m waiting until October to go back) we spotted this nifty streetcar in one of the booths. We snapped a picture just in time; a very nice lady (with good taste) had just purchased it and it was being [...]
The Times Picayune’s Metairie section did a little write-up about Paulette Lizano and her streetcar, “Perley’s Barnyard Party.” The article has some general info on the Young Leadership Council and A Streetcar Named Inspire project as a whole.
We’ve been following Paulette’s progress (here, here and here) from sketch to installation (which will be coming soon [...]
YLC Streetcar artists Paulette Lizano and Will Smith popped up during Tales of the Cocktail at the event’s Cocktail Marketplace on Saturday. Paulette, who is in the process of building her streetcar, “Perley’s Barnyard Party” was there selling glass coasters and plates featuring martini glasses and S&WB meter cover designs.
Will Smith’s (WMSJR) streetcar is located [...]
Last weekend at the Palmer Park celebration of the return of the streetcar to Carrollton Avenue, they were handing out free CD’s of an audio tour of the St. Charles Avenue Streetcar Line.
A sticker on the wrapper says the CD is outdated, and that for a limited time (until July 31 or until a certain number are downloaded), you [...]
In the Lagniappe Section of today’s Times Picayune is an article entitled, “Recovering Our Tracks.” The articles highlights 26 stops along the streetcar route, highlighting restaurants, music venues, kid friendly stops, parks, libraries and more. Check out the article here and get riding!
Friday, June 27 is going to be a busy day. Not only is it the day for the YLC’s Streetcar Summer Flip-Flops and Fizz Crawl, but a number of new streetcars will be placed throughout the city. Look for new streetcars (hopefully all our information is correct; we will update as necessary) at:
One Shell Square, [...]
Reading The Times Picayune’s Inside Out this Saturday, I feel instantly in love with a mailbox they showcased. I had to see it for myself. So after driving around town for two days, I found it! And here it is. Isn’t it the best mailbox ever?
(Images edited to remove the street address on the box.)
From the Young Leadership Council:
This Saturday, June 28 is the celebration of the streetcar returning to its complete route! A Streetcar Named Inspire will have a streetcar painted by the RTA employees (who paint the actual streetcars) on the corner of Claiborne & Carrollton for the celebration. We need about 3-4 volunteers to help with [...]
Join the Young Leadership Council Friday, June 27 in the Gallery Lounge of the Le Pavillon Hotel for the Streetcar Summer Flip-Flops and Fizz Crawl! The crawl will begin at 6:00 p.m. After enjoying cool libations at special prices, the group will roll out to take a tour of streetcars that have been placed! [...]
The Streetcar Named Inspire Project needs volunteers to become “Streetcar Conductors.” Each conductor will adopt a streetcar to monitor. Conductors are responsible for visiting and inspecting their streetcar twice a month to ensure its welfare. Streetcars in need of special attention will be reported back to project leaders. This important responsibility will ensure that the streetcars are well maintained [...]