Jazz Fest Minutes: Johnette Downing's Call To Perform
Johnette Downing is an award-winning singer and songwriter of music for kids. A New Orleans native, and the daughter of musical parents, Downing felt the» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleWhere Y'Eat: Meals With A Mission At Nonprofit Cafés
At a clutch of nonprofit restaurants, the notion of service extends far beyond waiting tables. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleLimited-English Students Lack Services At New Orleans Schools
In a report out today, New Orleans students from Vietnamese and Latino families say they are not getting the resources they need at school. The Vietnamese» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleNew Orleans Draping Tibetan Prayer Flags Ahead Of Dalai Lama's Visit
Preparations are beginning to mark next month’s visit of the Dalai Lama. New Orleans officials and religious leaders are revealing details this weekend.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleMeet The Microbrewery That's Spreading Brooklyn's 'Funkiness'
Many people might be familiar with Brooklyn Brewery, the New York-based microbrewery. But did you know they've organized a highly collaborative project» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleMeeting the Diverse Needs of Learners
I’m a bit of a snob when it comes to education. Remember when former presidential hopeful Rick Santorum branded President Obama a snob for wanting» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleJazz Fest Minutes: Pianist And Composer George Cables
George Cables is a superb pianist, an outstanding composer with a real gift for melody. He was born in Brooklyn, grew up in Queens. He started piano in» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleBP Oil Remains On Louisiana Coast 3 Years After Spill
Today marks the three-year anniversary of the BP oil spill. Some of the oil that spilled off the Louisiana coast remains in plain view.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleNew Orleans Group Marks National Crime Victims' Rights Week
Today marks the start of the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. A New Orleans non-profit is taking part in the Justice Department project.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleJazz Fest Minutes: Hitting The High Notes With Saxophonist Joshua Redman
Saxophonist Joshua Redman grew up in Berkeley, California, a very high achiever academically who turned to music for fun. “I loved music, and I loved» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleFrom Hornets to Pelicans: Animal Behavior Experts on New Orleans' New NBA Mascot
The Hornets have played their last game under that team name. Next season they become the Pelicans. The change is meant to tie the team more closely to New» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleFree Conference on Entertainment Business to Help Independent Artists
This week the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival Foundation kicks off its sixth annual free conference. The Sync Up event brings entertainment industry» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticlePort of New Orleans Expects Normal Operations During High Water Levels
Communities to the north are dealing with flooding from the swollen Mississippi River. But the Port of New Orleans is not expecting any interruption of» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleCommunity Impact Series: NOVAC
As film production work pours into Louisiana, a nonprofit media arts group is helping locals access jobs and cultivating a more robust local film community» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleJazz Fest Minutes: Trumpeter And Vocalist Gregg Stafford
Great New Orleans trumpeter and vocalist Gregg Stafford spent much of his childhood in the Central City neighborhood. He saw lots of parades, often sang» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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