Located adjacent to the Piazza d’Italia in the CBD, the American Italian Cultural Center provides a place for Italians to reconnect with their heritage and where non-Italians can learn more about a culture that is an important part of New Orleans. Founded in 1985 by Joseph Maselli, today his son, Frank Maselli, is chairman of […]
There are few things that all citizens agree on post Hurricane Ida. The City's blatant failure to quickly pick up tons of smelly trash and debris from homes and businesses across the area is definitely one of them. To vent their anger, more than 1,000 New Orleanians have expressed an interest in attending Saturday's first […]
Here in Southeast Louisiana, we take our food seriously. We're hunters, We're fishers. We're cooks. Nothing says love like a homemade Louisiana meal that comes from the kitchen. Whether it's a gumbo, a stock, some game meat, or bone broth, in Louisiana food just means something different. On top of that we are, admittedly, food […]
In the wake of Hurricane Ida, Feed the Second Line is, once again, stepping up to help those most in need in our community. The latest initiative is Stay Lit, a collaboration between Feed the Second Line and Glass Half Full NOLA. The project’s goal is to crowd-fund an installation of solar panels and batteries […]
Make Music NOLA is bringing the beauty of string instruments into the lives of students. This non-profit organization creates access and opportunity for Orleans Parish public school students to learn a musical instrument beginning at an early age. The in-person group classes offer intensive music education and instrument instruction from teachers who have a rich […]
The preservation community scored a sweet victory last week when the Central Business District Historic Districts Landmark Commission (CBD HDLC) denied a request from Kishore Motwani, Quarter Holdings LLC., to tear down the two-story commercial structure located at 1000 Canal St to make room for a 10-story hotel. 1000 Canal Street is almost directly across […]
For the second year in a row, White Linen Night, the event that draws art-loving crowds to the galleries of Julia Street won't be happening, as scheduled, due to Covid concerns and advice from the mayor's office. The event was to take place on August 7th. The cancellation is due to Louisiana Covid numbers and […]
What happens when a 9-year-old alien hears Chuck Berry and decides to come to earth and learn about art? You get Ziggy's Arts Adventure, the new locally produced children's show from Louisiana Public Broadcasting that is now streaming online! Ziggy's Arts Adventure is a nine-episode series about a curious, green alien who comes from a […]
Blue Bikes, the bike-share program in which New Orleanians, and those visiting the city, can rent public bikes by the hour or month, are returning to the streets of New Orleans. A fleet of 500 pedal-assist e-bikes will be ready to ride by September 1st.  The Blue Bikes program, which was first introduced to the […]
Artists and muralists Nik Richard, Morrah Burton-Edwards, and Jade Meyers recently completed their murals for the Adult Swim Mural Project. Through a partnership with Atlanta-based non-profit, Living Walls, artists are trained in mural-making and creating works of art that start meaningful conversations with the community at large. The artists and vision were brought together through […]
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