Irma Thomas headlined the lovingly restored Dew Drop Inn’s opening night on Friday, March 1. In a glittering outfit, the delightful soul queen of New Orleans ruled from the venue’s stage on a ...

Much of the magic of New Orleans is tied to its history. The streets and neighborhoods are full of stories offering insight into Black art, civil rights and ultimately American innovation and ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The historic night spot, The Dew Drop Inn, in Central City was once a haven for Black musicians during segregation. Now, it’s a new day for the redeveloped Dew Drop Inn. It is a ...

Sixty-three years ago, Irma Thomas borrowed the saucy song “Hip Shakin’ Mama” from Patsy Vidalia, the drag emcee at the Dew Drop Inn. On Friday, Thomas brought it back. The Soul Queen of New Orleans ...

The Dew Drop Inn, a long-abandoned former nightclub and hotel that played host to countless acts in New Orleans’ golden age of rhythm and blues, will be transformed into a museum honoring the history ...

Plans to create a museum in the old Dew Drop Inn in New Orleans received authorization from the state Legislature on Sunday, along with $1 million in funding. The money will pay for the initial ...

This season's musical series at the Dew Drop Jazz & Social Hall will conclude 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 3 when Alicia "Blue Eyes" Renee brings her big personality, versatile musicality and her band to the Dew ...

After suffering from years of lack of maintenance and water intrusion from Hurricane Katrina, the Dew Drop Inn, the legendary New Orleans hotel and nightclub, which once boasted greats like Ray ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — New Orleans is home to many luxury pools, so this summer WGNO is featuring six different pools that are part of our “NOLA Pool Passport,” where guests can get into six different ...