The Dixie Cups

I am constantly amazed that people in this city are mad about Jazz Fest and luke warm about the French Quarter Festival. As far as I'm concerned, the FQF is by far the more pleasurable venue; and it's free. Jazz Fest is expensive, particularly if you factor in that you have to stand several hundred yards away from any main attraction and pay dearly for the privilege. I went last night to the patrons party at Antoine's Restaurant and saw Charmaine Neville and the Dixie Cups. Great food and a great night.This is the second year I've gone and it was always good to see old friends; i.e. Jackie and Buzz Clarkson and their movie star daughter, Patricia Clarkson. Hadn't seen her since she was a little girl. Tempus fugit, my friends. I wanted to insert a picture of the Dixie Cups and me here but I haven't been able to upload it so far.