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2020-05-30Listen to Science, Not the President Sign
During the CVID-19 pandemic, a sign reading "Listen to Science, Not the President" hangs in the window of a home in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. -
2020-06-11Coloring Book Thank You Sign
A child's coloring book page depicting an ambulance and other essential workers hangs on a door in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans. -
2020-06-03Bite Back Rent Strike Poster
A sign hanging outside a grocery store reads "Bite Back Rent Strike A E May Day." During the pandemic, many people are unable to work or earn income and attempts have been made to organize a rent strike. -
2020-06-09Wash Your Hands and Say Your Prayers
St. Paul Lutheran Church, located in the Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans, hangs signs encouraging the public to "Wash Your Hands and Say Your Prayers." During the pandemic churches, including this one, have not been able to hold in-person services as part of the stay home order. -
2020-05-30LB Saints Food Store to Reopen
A sign hanging in the door of LB Saints Food Store informs customers that they will reopen June 1. LB Saints Food Store had been closed due to the pandemic. -
2020-05-30Timeline of Trump's Actions During the Pandemic
A huge timeline of Trump's statements and actions during the COVID-19 pandemic hung on the exterior wall of a home in New Orleans, LA. -
2020-05-30Happy Mother's Day Sign
A painted sheet reading "Happy Mother's Day Mom I Miss You! Love, Nathan" hangs from a fence in the Bywater neighborhood. -
05/16/2020Drive-By Graduation Party, New Orleans, LA
After I heard an unusual amount of honking, I stepped outside my home to see my neighbor decked out in her graduation cap and gown with an arch of balloons waving to friends and family who drove by in a series of cars honking and holding signs. -
2020-04-28"Hope is a Thing with Feathers" Sign, New Orleans, LA
During the stay-at-home order, many people have decorated their homes or hung signage as a way to connect with other people in the neighborhood. This house is the Marigny neighborhood features the following quote from Emly Dickinson: "Hope is a thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings the tune without the words- and never stops- at all-" -
2020-05-08Carona Farms, Louisiana's Ripest Strawberries, Independence, LA
A local produce box I purchased to avoid going to the grocery store during the stay-at-home order included this box of strawberries. The strawberry farm's name "Carona Farms" caught my eye as it closely resembles the name of the virus. -
2020-05-15Line for Antibody Testing, New Orleans, LA
Folks waiting in line for coronavirus antibodies test outside of PACE, an elderly care facility affiliated Ministry of Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans repurposed for COVID-19 testing during the pandemic. This test facility is running a study to see if people are asymptomatic or have antibodies. -
2020-05-15"Graduate Together," Mural by BMike, New Orleans, LA
New Orleans-based visual artist Brandan “BMike” Odums painted this mural outside of his studio in the Bywater neighborhood honoring students who will not be able to attend their graduation ceremony due to Coronavirus. The mural reads "Graduate Together; nobody gonna take my crown; dedicated to the class of 2020; keep growing; BMike." This mural will be included in a nationally broadcast television special honoring the Class of 2020. -
2020-05-15"You Can't Sit Here" Sign, New Orleans, LA
A sign on a table outside of Cake Cafe reads "Sorry, the mayor says you can't sit here." On Saturday, May 16th, New Orleans is transitioning from a stay-at-home order to a Phase 1 "safest at home" order allowing some businesses to reopen with restrictions aimed to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. -
2020-05-07Birthday Signage, New Orleans, LA
A Cinco de Mayo sign is rewritten to say "Happy Cinco de Lindsay," presumably celebrating Lindsay's birthday. During the Covid-19 stay-at-home order,people are prohibited from hosting parties. This sign is a creative way to recognize the birthday. -
2020-04-22Brass Band Plays Outside, New Orleans LA
A brass band plays music in a fenced-off field during the COVID-19 stay-at-home order. -
2020-04-07"How Many Thousands More Americans Will Die..." Sign New Orleans, LA
A sign hanging outside of a house reads: "How many thousands more Americans will die... due to Trump's horrific arrogance?" -
2020-04-07Social Distancing Markers Outside Bakery, New Orleans, LA
Red hearts spray-painted on the sidewalk outside of a bakery to encourage guests to stand 6 feet apart when waiting in line. -
2020-05-07Flag Celebrates High School Graduation, New Orleans, LA
A flag hangs outside someone's home celebrating the graduation of a student from McKinley High School. During the Covid-19 stay-at-home order, students will not be able to attend graduation or host large parties to celebrate their graduation. This flag is a creative way to recognize the graduate's accomplishments publicly. -
2020-04-23"Thank You Essential and Healthcare Workers..." Poster, New Orleans, LA
A poster displayed on a house in New Orleans reads: "Thank You Essential & Healthcare Workers. Heroes All!" -
2020-04-20Meal Distribution Relocated, New Orleans, LA
A sign posted at Bricolage Academy, located in the Bayou St. John neighborhood of New Orleans, states that meal distribution is no longer available at their location. During the COVID-19 pandemic, New Orleans schools serve as pick up spots for meals for people under 18 years old who are enrolled in public school. -
2020-04-20Fortier Park Closed and Fenced Off, New Orleans, LA
Fortier Park, a small park in New Orleans, fenced off to prevent people from recreating in public during the COVID-19 stay-at-home order. -
2020-04-20Our Lady of the Rosary Cancels Public Masses, New Orleans, LA
A sign on the door of Our Lady of the Rosary Roman Catholic Church reads: "All public Masses are cancelled until further notice. A "private" Mass will be offered in church everyday at 9:00am. You can view a live-stream of that Mass on Facebook (www.facebook.com/olrnola) or watch the video later in the day on our parish website (www.olr-nola.org). The church will be open for private prayer every day: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. Confessions will be offered outside in the parking lot on the Cabrini side of the church Tuesday - Saturday: 6:00pm - 6:30pm. You can schedule another time with Fr. Jonathan by calling or texting him at [###-###-####]. If you need an Anointing of the Sick, contact Fr. Jonathan at the same number. Check our parish website for the latest information: www.olr-nola.org/coronavirus-updates. -
2020-04-20City Park COVID-19 Signage, New Orleans, LA
During the COVID-19 stay-at-home order, New Orleanians have flocked to the city's parks to get fresh air, exercise, and socialize. Enforcing social distancing rules in the parks is a grave concern for many trying to halt the spread of the virus. This large sign entitled "COVID-19: Social Distancing in Public Parks and Trails" is on display at the entrance of City Park and details what steps visitors should take to prevent the spread of the virus while outdoors. -
2020-04-20Big Easy Corona Clean Advertisement, New Orleans, LA
A lawn sign outside of City Park advertises Big Easy Corona Clean. The sign reads "THESE PREMISES HAVE BEEN CLEANED BY BIG EASY CORONA CLEAN." During the COVID-19 stay-at-home order, new businesses have started up to address sanitation concerns. -
2020-04-20Broadview Seafood Limits Customers in Store, New Orleans, LA
A view of the Broadview Seafood storefront, signage limits occupancy to 10 customers in the store at a time. -
2020-04-20Broadview Seafood Signage Limits Customers in Store, New Orleans, LA
Broadview Seafood displays signage to limit the store occupancy to 10 customers at a time during the Coronavirus pandemic. -
2020-04-20Domino Sound Records Closed, New Orleans, LA
Domino Sound Records closed during COVID-19 stay-at-home order. -
2020-04-20Domino Sound Records Closed Sign, New Orleans, LA
Domino Sound Records closed during COVID-19 stay-at-home order. Sign on the front door reads: "Hello record lover this here store will be closed until who knows. We're looking forward to having the doors wide open, the music pouring out, and records available for much needed music therapy sooner rather than later. Check in by walking by, phone [###-####], or on the website, dominosoundrecords.com. Best to ya, thanks for the support. - Domino Sound" -
2020-04-20Home Displays Signage in Appreciation for "Hometown Heros," New Orleans, LA
A private home displays homemade signage from its balcony reading "GOD BLESS OUR HOMETOWN HEROS" during the stay-at-home order during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
2020-04-20Sweet Lorraine's Jazz Club Closed, New Orleans, LA
Storefront of Sweet Lorraine's Jazz Club. Closed in the face of the pandemic, Sweet Lorraine's offers free meals to unemployed musicians. -
2020-04-20Sweet Lorraine's Jazz Club Closed, Free Meals for Musicians, New Orleans, LA
Animated signage outside of Sweet Lorraine's Jazz Club tells the public they are closed due to the pandemic and offering a free meal to musicians once a week. -
2020-03-26Pet Store Offers Curbside Pick Up and Delivery During Stay-at-Home Order, New Orleans, LA
Pet stores are considered essential businesses and may remain open during the stay-at-home order in New Orleans. This business offers curbside pick up and delivery to ensure proper social distancing protocol is in effect. -
2020-03-06Complimentary Hand Sanitizer at Large Public Function, New Orleans, LA
At a fundraiser held weeks before stay-at-home orders were put into effect, this event hall put out miniature bottles of sanitizers for their guests to take with them. A sign on display at the entrance of the event encouraged guests to not hug or kiss when greeting one another. -
2020-04-11Chalk Drawings at Altar Honoring Ms. Leona "Chine" Grandison, Owner of The Candlelight Lounge, New Orleans, LA
Ms. Leona "Chine" Grandison, owner of The Candlelight Lounge, passed away due to COVID-19 on April 9, 2020. Friends and family erected an altar in her honor outside of The Candlelight Lounge to allow people to pay their respects while maintaining safe social distancing practices. Visitors decorated the sidewalk with chalk in front of the altar. -
2020-04-11Altar Honoring Ms. Leona "Chine" Grandison, Owner of The Candlelight Lounge, New Orleans, LA
Ms. Leona "Chine" Grandison, owner of The Candlelight Lounge, passed away due to COVID-19 on April 9, 2020. Friends and family erected an altar in her honor outside of The Candlelight Lounge to allow people to pay their respects while maintaining safe social distancing practices. Grandison was born and raised in the Treme, and opened Candlelight Lounge with her brother, Landry Grandison, 40 years ago. The Candlelight Lounge typically hosts live music throughout the week and is the last remaining live music venue in the Treme. -
2020-04-11Letter at the Altar Honoring Ms. Leona "Chine" Grandison, Founder of The Candlelight Lounge, New Orleans, LA
Ms. Leona "Chine" Grandison, owner of The Candlelight Lounge, passed away due to COVID-19 on April 9, 2020. Friends and family erected an altar in her honor outside of The Candlelight Lounge to allow people to pay their respects while maintaining safe social distancing practices. This letter, accompanying the altar reads: "Thank you for coming to pay respects during this time of COVID-19 to Leona "Ms. Chine" Gradison. Know that you are not alone in your grieving. As we weep at the loss of Ms. Chine together though apart during this time, know that she dwells in your heart now where no pain can reach her. We will join together in some months for a secondline and proper sending home. We cannot see her with our outward eyes but we know she is smiling back upon us from within everything. Please add to this altar honoring her as you feel called. Kindly do not remove any items from the altar. Thank you, Your community member who cares for you, loves you, and prays for you every day." -
2020-04-066 Feet Apart - Not 6 Feet Under, Homemade Sign, New Orleans, LA
A homemade sign displayed in a window of a house in the Bywater neighborhood reminds folks to practice social distancing to halt the spread of Covid-19. -
2020-04-06NOCCA Shrouded in Black to Mourn Ellis Marsalis, New Orleans, LA
New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA), shrouded in black cloth to mourn the passing of Ellis Marsalis, renowned pianist, music educator, and NOCCA Founder. Covid-19 caused Marsalis's death. -
2020-03-31Fund to Support New Orleans Cultural Community
While there are several efforts to provide assistance to New Orleans musicians, gig workers, and other cultural community members up and running, many musicians, artists, street performers, and traditional culture bearers are still struggling to access resources due to lack of documentation, awareness, capacity limitations, or other roadblocks. MaCCNO is committed to helping all members of our cultural community get access to needed resources during this unprecedented challenge. -
2020-03-24Music Venue D.B.A. Closed
D.B.A., a music venue on Frenchmen Street in New Orleans, closed to halt the spread of Coronavirus. The business hangs a sign of encouragement for the public. -
2020-03-24Blue Nile Music Venue Boarded Up
Blue Nile, one of the many music venues located on Frenchmen Street in New Orleans, boarded up its doors and windows after closing to halt the spread of Coronavirus. -
2020-03-24Crescent City Farmers Market Signage
The Crescent City Farmers Market, typically held weekly in the parking lot of New Orleans's Crescent Park, is closed until further notice due to Coronavirus. -
2020-03-24Pizza Delicious Serves Take Out Food Through Windows
Pizza Delicious, a dine-in pizzeria in New Orleans, is open for delivery and take out service only. In an attempt to discourage the spread of Coronavirus, clientele may pick up food at the window and cannot enter the building. -
2020-03-24Euclid Records Signage
Euclid Records, an independent record shop in New Orleans, closes up shop in the face of Coronavirus, encourages online shopping, and sends well wishes. -
2020-03-24Savage Beauty Hair Salon Signage
In an attempt to keep business going prior to the government closure of non-essential businesses, Savage Beauty, a hair salon in New Orleans's Bywater neighborhood, hung a sign asking clients to wash their hands upon entering the building to protect against the spread of Coronavirus. The salon has since closed operations. -
2020-03-24Frady's One Stop Food Store Signage
Signage posted outside of Frady's, an old school corner store selling groceries and serving hot food in New Orleans's Bywater neighborhood, detailing how the establishment is protecting themselves and their clientele from Coronavirus.