Matter of Opinion

Wed., May 30, 2007

Harry and his NOLA

Harry Connick Jr. performed in Spokane last night, bringing the stunning sounds and sensibility of his native New Orleans to Spokane.

After spinning funny tales of his warm, sunny stay in Spokane -- eating brown rice from P.F. Chang's and watching a film at AMC in River Park Square -- he gave a brief update on his city. Downtown has returned, he says, but you wouldn't believe the neighborhoods -- nobody lives there any more. He also made a quick plea to audience members to visit the city and spend a few dollars there.

What do you think is the best hope for post-Katrina New Orleans?

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Posted May 30, 2007, 1:09 p.m.

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