| By LAUREN WALCK | Staff writer |
TGIF, New Orleans. Swift-mageddon. Swift-mania. The Swiftening. Whatever you call it, downtown is crawling with fans prepping their sparkles and friendship bracelets for the first concert tonight. Music legend: A Nola native helped promote Taylor's very first Superdome concert in 1975, and has worked on every tour since. Here's more about how she got her start in the Cajundome with George Strait. Plus, here are all the events happening this weekend. And keep checking our special section for the latest celeb sightings and more. Crisis management: After NOLA Public Schools officials discovered a $20 million budget forecasting error, officials are turning to outside help to sort out the mess, Marie Fazio writes. Fiery meeting: Passions ran high at yesterday's council meeting over a plan to create a museum in a former home of Oretha Castle Haley against some of her family's wishes. Here's what happened, Joni Hess writes. Taste of fall: It may not quite feel like autumn anymore, but you can get your hands on a classic fall flavor soon, thanks to Hubig's Pies. Did you get this newsletter forwarded from someone else? Sign up here. And if you're interested in becoming a NOLA.com subscriber, here's a sensational offer. Catch me singing "Enchanted" at Saturday's show, Lauren | 