The Dew Drop Inn - Episode 191

Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans

Mark Bologna

Society & Culture, Music, History, Places & Travel, Neworleans, Jazzfest, Nola, Dining, Mardigras, Bourbonstreet, Food

4.8 • 891 Ratings

🗓️ 20 September 2023

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

Honoring Musical Legends: Curtis Doucette and the Restoration of the Dew Drop Inn

Does the story of a forgotten cultural landmark, at the crossroads of history and music, resonate with you?

Preservationist developer Curtis Doucette breathes life into the historic Dew Drop Inn, fighting to restore its musical legacy and create a space that honors the past while embracing a diverse future.

In this episode, you will be able to:

Unearth the transformative journey of the Dew Drop Inn and its rebirth in New Orleans.
Gain insights into how the Dew Drop Inn shaped the civil rights movement.
Learn how the restoration project is empowering small, disadvantaged businesses.
Appreciate the dedicated efforts to preserve the pulsating cultural and musical heritage of New Orleans.
Discover how the Dew Drop Inn will serve as an interactive history hub for visitors.

"Our goal with the Dew Drop Inn project is to restore it to its former glory and be as close to what it used to be as possible." - Curtis Doucette

Transcript

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0:00.0	You're listed to Beyond Bourbon Street, an insider's guide to New Orleans. Beyond Bourbon Street is the podcast
0:15.0	where we explore the food, music, culture, places, and people that make New Orleans
0:19.7	unique. Whether you are planning a trip, living in New Orleans, or simply wanting a taste of the Crescent City from wherever you are,
0:26.0	you've come to the right place.
0:29.0	And now, your host, Mark Bologna.
0:35.0	Hey all, this is Mark.
0:38.0	Welcome to episode 191.
0:40.0	Today's episode's all about the do drop in,
0:42.0	a historic music hall being renovated and refurbished.
0:46.0	The last show was a Q&A episode with listener questions.
0:49.1	If you missed it, go back and give it a listen.
0:50.7	I think you'll enjoy it.
0:52.2	Before we jump in, let me talk about the people
0:53.9	that make this show possible. Support comes from the Historic New Orleans Collection, the
0:57.9	city's Premier History Museum located at 520 Royal Street in the heart of the French
1:02.2	quarter. Check out their online publication called at 520 Royal Street in the heart of the French Quarter.
1:03.0	Check out their online publication called First Draft.
1:06.0	It's a combination blog and online exhibition space.
1:09.0	Right now they have two temporary exhibits that are both ending soon and you want to check
1:13.8	them out if you can.
1:15.2	Through November 5th, 2023, there's an exhibit about the women's right to vote.
1:19.7	It's called Yet She is Advancing.
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