Culture

New Ogden director spreads the art around

New Ogden Museum director William Andrews believes that art should be part of a 'participatory culture.'

To hear Sharon Litwin's interview with William Andrews on WWNO radio, click here. The New Orleans museum world has a new member. William Pittman Andrews, 41, has been working in New Orleans for only four months, but he has [...]

Pynk Spandex Night to light up Oak Street Saturday

For those who find White Linen Night a tad too pretentious -- or who simply want to experience another side of New Orleans’ unique art culture -- Oak Street will be hosting its own response to the annual [...]

NOLA-bred filmmaker wows at Tribeca Film Fest

When the New Orleans-made film 'Benji' screens at the Tribeca Film Fest, a Big Easy fan heads for the Big Apple.

Last week I flew up to New York for the Tribeca Film Fest to attend the premiere of "Benji," a documentary about 1980s Chicago phenom Ben Wilson that was directed by New Orleans native Chike Ozah. "Benj"  will [...]

Chaz Fest, May 2nd, to feature just-under-the-radar local talent

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Has the inescapable Jazz Fest gusto got you feeling crazy? Do you think that if you hear the words “Bruce,” “Dr. John,” and “transcendental,” together in a sentence one more time you’re going to release an involuntary spurt [...]

UNO student films showcase New Orleans culture, community

UNO student Ivonne Kubitza's film 'Rebuilding Hope'

Last week, I sat in a darkened classroom in the UNO Performing Arts Center and watched 17 short films. Despite the absence of popcorn (an oversight I won’t commit next time), the two-hour premiere was as entertaining a [...]

Big Easy Living: New Orleans thanksgivings

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I’m not big on culinary traditions. The only must-have dish on our Thanksgiving menu is asparagus casserole – an oddity that came out of a Junior League cookbook in the ‘60s and somehow stuck. It’s made with canned [...]