<p>HBO has a new series called Treme set in New Orleans a few months after Katrina. Great New Orleans music. It is available on HBO In Demand for those of you who missed the first couple of episodes. Enjoy!</p>
<p>We saw them filiming Treme when we were in New Orleans over spring break. It was in Jackson Square on St. Patrick’s Day. At first we thought we were just watching street musicians, cameras and crew appeared. It was very interesting watching the actual shooting of the scene. One funny thing was that the crew had to keep away anyone dressed for St. Patty’s, because the scene was supposed to take place during Mardis Gras. </p>
<p>At the time, I had never heard of Treme. Then the next weekend there was a big article about it in the New York Times magazine. I believe the first episode was April 11th. I have not been able to watch the show yet, but have been meaning to.</p>
<p>If one has On Demand service there is an absolutely wonderful short available after selecting Treme from the menu, I think it is called Beyond Bourbon Street, that is a must see for any prospective Tulane student.</p>
<p>A Tulane music professor has an interesting blog that explains the music and gives some background information:</p>
<p>[sound</a> of treme](<a href=“http://soundoftreme.blogspot.com/]sound”>http://soundoftreme.blogspot.com/)</p>
<p>John Goodman plays a Tulane professor in the show also!</p>
<p>His character was quite critical of Tulane for eliminating engineering, and suggested Tulane’s moves to provide faculty children with a high school displaced other kids. Hope Tulane comes off a little better in future episodes.</p>
<p>It makes good drama. But you are right, I hope they balance that with some of the credit Tulane deserves for the tremendous amount the school and the students individally have done. My freshman D has already helped rehab one house, and is now doing another in the 7th ward. This is through the local church, not through Tulane per se, but obviously Tulane does that and much more.</p>