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First Grant Awarded to Louisiana Entertainment Workforce Training
The New Orleans Video Access Center (NOVAC), a community-based workforce development organization for the creative industries, and Local 478 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) are the […]
History of New Orleans R&B Class Announced
Friends of the Cabildo will be debuting The History of New Orleans R&B, a new virtual class taught by Louisiana historian Dr. Charles Chamberlain starting Mar. 10, 2021. The History […]
Soundcloud announces fan-powered royalties
On Tuesday, March 2, Soundcloud announced its rollover plan for what it calls “fan-powered royalties.” The streaming music platform, where mainly independent artists directly upload their material, stated: “Fan-powered royalties […]
Republic NOLA shut down by COVID task force
The City of New Orleans issued a cease-and-desist order on March 1 for the immediate shutdown of the Republic NOLA bar (828 S. Peters St.) in the Warehouse District by […]
Endangered Sumatran orangutan born at Audubon Zoo
Animal care staff at the Audubon Zoo encountered a welcome surprise on the morning of February 28. A critically endangered Sumatran orangutan gave birth to an infant. Although early signs and physical […]
Lt. Governor Nungesser & Louisiana Office of Tourism host GRAMMY Celebration
Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Office of Tourism are hosting A Louisiana GRAMMY Celebration – a virtual event featuring performances by Louisiana nominees. The show will be simulcast […]
[Watch] Big Six Brass Band Talks Back
Lamar Heard Sr. and Eric Gordon of the Big Six Brass Band stop by to talk to OffBeat Magazine about their quick ascent in the second line circuit and their […]
Pluck of the Irish: Shamrock Our Blocks offers safe St. Pat’s celebration
Cabbages, potatoes and carrots will not fly overhead in the Irish Channel for the second year in a row, but there’s no reason to stew over a subdued St. Patrick’s […]
Jon Batiste, Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross win Golden Globe for Disney Pixar’s ‘Soul’
New Orleans native Jon Batiste, along with come-and-go resident Trent Reznor, and Atticus Ross took home the Golden Globe Award for best original score Sunday, February 28, 2021. The co-composer, […]
South Summit 2021 Announced
The New Orleans Film Society announced the program for South Summit 2021, which will take place virtually on March 3 – 4, 2021. Local, regional, and national media makers, arts […]
