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George Rodrigue Foundation awards prizes to student songwriters and artists
The George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts (GRFA) recently announced the winners of its annual visual art and songwriting contests, awarding 13 high school juniors and seniors from across Louisiana […]
In Memoriam: Bunny Matthews (1951–2021)
Will Bunn “Bunny” Matthews, a cartoonist, writer, and former editor of OffBeat who was best known for his creation of the working-class comic-strip characters Vic and Nat’ly, died on Tuesday, […]
Music industry gathers at State Capitol for Grammy Advocacy Louisiana
Musicians and those affiliated with the music industry in Louisiana will gather on Tuesday, June 1, at noon to partake in Louisiana Music Advocacy Day at the state capitol. Given […]
Dance for Social Change Festival will be held June 2-5
Rhythm and dance flow through the history of New Orleans—from Congo Square to French Quarter ballrooms to second-line parades that wind through the streets. Laura Stein, who co-founded the nonprofit […]
Second line parades and 24-hour liquor sales allowed under eased pandemic guidelines in New Orleans
On May 26 the City of New Orleans issued updated pandemic rules to the restrictions and guidelines in place to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, as vaccine rates continue to […]
Preservation Hall Jazz Band returns for concert with live audience
For the first time since the pandemic separated bands from their fans, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band featuring Charlie Gabriel will perform before a live audience in New Orleans. The […]
The Weekly Stream: New Orleans Concerts
We are now in our 63rd edition of the Weekly Stream, OffBeat’s weekly “listings” of livestream performances from local musicians. Below, check out virtual gigs from New Orleans and Louisiana […]
Gwen Thompkins takes a temporary break from hosting Music Inside Out
The public radio program Music Inside Out with Gwen Thompkins, which since 2012 has featured in-depth interviews with some of the best practitioners of New Orleans music on WWNO-FM and […]
Gabrielle Cavassa finds her jazz calling in New Orleans
The sound of Gabrielle Cavassa’s voice has broken through the jazz scene of New Orleans. Four years after her arrival in the city, she has formed a following of fans […]
Cherice “Queen Reesie” Harrison-Nelson debuts West African-inspired fashion line
The brilliant shades, painstakingly placed plumage, ornate and personalized insignias—the beaded and feathered suits of Mardi Gras Indians are as dynamic as the performances members who wear them. The art […]
