CenLamar | Est. 2006

  • A View from the Floor

    Our perch in the Louisiana delegation

  • Friends of New Orleans/ Louisiana Jam-Balaya: A Fantastic Kick-Off

    Last night, two Louisiana-themed parties helped to kick off the 2008 Democratic National Convention. The first event, which was held at the Colorado Convention Center, featured an all-star line-up of Louisiana musicians: the Soul Rebels, Irma Thomas, Marcia Ball, and Terrance Blanchard, among others. We also got to hear Randy Newman perform “Louisiana 1927,” which, of course, became nationally known (once again) during the aftermath of Katrina and Rita. The event was attended by (guesstimating here) 3,000- 5,000 people and along with the music, it also featured lots of Louisiana food (which I understand was totally exhausted by the end…

  • In Denver

    We arrived in Denver yesterday afternoon and then took a tour of Downtown, which is teeming with activity (and security). As I said on the Daily Kingfish, there’s a real excitement in the air. (Or maybe it’s just the lack of oppressive August humidity). The trip up here was interesting, because we were surrounded by elected officials from all over the country, which, no doubt, will continue to surround us for the next five or six days. There’s this big Louisiana party tonight, but we’re still not sure how to get in or who can get in. Surely, you’d think…