Two Grammy award-winning New Orleans born Hip Hop icons Darrius “Deezle” Harrison and Adam “BlaqNmilD” Pigott will be joining NEA Jazz Master Donald Harrison Jr., famed jazz trumpet/instrumentalist Dr. Eddie Henderson, […]
Category: Art
Applications Being Accepted for 2023 Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong Summer Jazz Camp, Now Offering Hip-Hop
April 18, 2023Aspiring young musicians who would like to participate in the 29th annual Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong Summer Jazz Camp are urged to apply now, said Jackie Harris, executive director of camp […]
Downtown Super Sunday Set for April 2 Along Bayou St. John
March 31, 2023Hundreds of Black Masking Indians representing various Indian nations will be parading in their 2023 suits at the 11 th Annual Circle of Chiefs Indian Cha Wa Downtown Super Sunday, April 2. The theme of this year’s event is “Kids of the Nation.” Also featured will be the P-Town Steppers and the Lady P-Town Steppers. Other guest performers include the Original Black Seminole Baby Dolls and the Big 6 Brass
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Mighty Brother’s Fourth Album ‘Azimuth’ Transports The Hero Myth Into The Modern Day
February 21, 2023From the start of the first track “Every Drop of Moonlight,” it’s clear that Azimuth is not a collection of singles, but is, in fact, a concept album. From the […]
Actor-Created Theater Company Crescent City Stage Presents New Play, Cry It Out
January 11, 2023Cry It Out takes an honest look at the absurdities of being home with a baby, the power of female friendship, the dilemma of going back to work, and the effect class has on parenthood in America. The production stars Elizabeth Newcomer as Jessie, Tenea Intriago as Lina, Lebaron Thornton as Mitchell, and Mary Thornton as Adrienne.
Artist Dana Nehdaran Creates New Exhibit Inspired by Bellocq’s Storyville Portraits
September 23, 2022SPILLMAN | BLACKWELL Fine Art is pleased to announce the opening of A Preservation of Light by New York-based painter Dana Nehdaran. The exhibition opens on October 1st and runs […]
No Dream Deferred Is Creating Theater Opportunities for People of Color
September 6, 2022No Dream Deferred, a community-anchored theater production company, founded by Lauren Turner, brings the work of marginalized playwrights to a New Orleans audience. The company serves as an artistic home […]
Roots of Fire, a Documentary Celebrating Acadiana, To Premier at New Orleans Film Society
September 1, 2022Roots of Fire is a documentary by filmmakers Abby Berendt Lavoi and Jeremey Lavoi about those who keep the tradition of Cajun music, culture, and traditions alive in Acadiana. The […]
The 1811 Kid Ory Historic House in Laplace Offers a Unique History of Jazz and Slavery
August 2, 2022The 1811 Kid Ory Historic House, 1128 LA 628 in Laplace, is hoping for more visitors to a museum that educates people about two critical pieces of African-American and Louisiana […]
Road Trip Destinations to Cruise Through This Summer
July 13, 2022There’s nothing like a summer road trip. While there are plenty of places you can go this season, you might want to keep it short and sweet. If you only […]
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