Dear Crosstowners, I have so much to talk with you about, but I am heading up to the hospital to check in with Bob Tannen, my husband, whose Subaru self accelerated last week, hitting a couple of cars and then slamming at high speed into a tree. While this is not a well-known kind of occurrence, it has happened. In fact, there is a class action suit vs Subaru for just this kind of mishap. I know how much so many of you care about this very creative, caring man, but please don't try to contact him right now until we get him settled in skilled nursing where he will rest his legs with fractures in his knees for several weeks. Feel free to email me and I will try to respond as time allows. If you know anything about these self-acceleration issues, I would love to hear from you. On the happier side, I invite you to listen to the show this Friday at noon on WBOK 1230 AM to hear from Kiane Davis, a delightful, creative, hard-charging multi-disciplinary woman who is the director and choreographer of Sweet Potatoes Queens opening this Friday night with a lot of glitz, fun, food, and terrific theater at the Jefferson Performing Arts Society. Tune in and make plans to see an exceptionally entertaining show. I am not a terribly religious person with a Catholic upbringing and a Jewish father. But I am fascinated by the unified messages all faiths share of doing the right thing and working towards more unity than division. September is a month of high holy days for people of the Jewish faith, so for the second year in a row, I have invited Rabbi Mendel Ceitlin to tell us about the meaning of the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah which begins September 25th, and Yom Kippur, a day of "atonement" that comes up later, starting October 4th. I think you will appreciate his perspective and learn something about the Jewish high holy holidays I have to admit not knowing much about myself. I have lots more to visit with you about, but we have another newsletter and show next week. Till then, |
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Jeanne Nathan Host and Executive Producer |
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Friday's Guests - In Depth - Artworks - Classified - Coming Attractions - Crosstown Scenes - What is Jeanne Reading? |
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Kiane D. Davis Director of “Sweet Potato Queens” Musical New Orleans native Kiane D. Davis, is a multifaceted individual with many talents and skills across multiple disciplines. This 45th season opener, "Sweet Potato Queens" is her directorial debut with the Jefferson Performing Arts Society. All things live stage is her passion and she will also direct JPAS' "Sistas the Musical" this season. |
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Rabbi Mendel Ceitlin Director of Education at the Chabad Jewish Center Rabbi Mendel Ceitlin is the director of education at the Chabad Jewish Center in Metairie, where he lives with his wife, Chaya Mushka and six children. Mendel was born and raised in Toronto, Canada, studied in Yeshivot in Toronto, Israel and New York and completed his rabbinical studies at Central Tomchei Tmimim in New York. He is especially passionate about giving to others and helping them in a time of need. |
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The Creative Alliance of New Orleans, (cano-la.org), and Crosstown Conversations, the radio show and newsletter are looking for ambitious interns who would benefit from cultural, environmental, urban planning, film, journalism, and or tech experience and connection building. Read our attachment below for more information. If interested, please send resume to nat...@cano-la.org. Start your new school term off with a great assignment that should be eligible for your community service credits. Gain new art experience and exposure to the art and creative industries. |
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Jeanne Nathan Executive Director Creative Alliance of New Orleans |
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Book by Rupert Holmes | Music by Melissa ManchesterLyrics by Sharon Vaughn Bring Your Boa To This Bawdy and Bodacious, Sweet and Sassy Musical! Sweet Potato Queens is a high-powered musical that tells the story of Jill and her closest friends and how they learn to grab life by the sequins, feathers, and tiaras to live their lives on their own terms…as big as a parade! See it in these coming dates! |
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Beams and Brews visits Octavia Books |
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September 15, 2022 5:30 — 7:00 pm 513 Octavia Street Free for PRC members, $10 for nonmembers
Octavia Books owners Tom Lowenburg and Judith Lafitte are renovating the historic building that is home to their local bookstore and an adjacent café. The design provides “more space for holding public events, displaying books and enjoying a cup of coffee or meal with friends,” according to NANO Architecture | Interiors, the project architect and designer. The PRC's Beams & Brews series offers a chance to view the property inside and out, hear from the project's managers and enjoy free drinks.
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Councilmember Thomas Invites Residents to Inaugural NOLA East Festival This Saturday at Joe Brown Park |
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The NOLA East Festival is set to take place on Saturday, September 17, at Joe Brown Memorial Park from 11 AM to 7 PM. The inaugural event is being organized by the New Orleans East Matters Coalition and the Friends of Joe Brown Park as part of ongoing efforts to support historical neighborhoods in New Orleans and make sure the park, which spans around 200 acres, isn't forgotten about. NOLA East Festival will feature vendors and entertainment guests such as Ceasar Elloie, Sharon Martin, Rechell Cook, and many more. The main event will be the Children's Corner of activities involving STEM NOLA experiments, New Orleans East Library activities, Kelly School of Dance, and A's and Aces Tennis activities. There will also be educational resources, face painting, train rides, as well as an array of activities for the kids. |
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GRAMMY® Award winning and multi-platinum jazz singer Diana Krall has announced she will embark on her 34-city US tour starting, including a stop at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans on Feb. 3. |
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The 7th Annual, Tremé Fall Festival |
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Patron Party Thursday, October 13, 2022 Partnering with the New Orleans Jazz Museum to kick off the festivities! This year we are honoring the James & Troy Andrews family with music, food and beverage! Outdoor Festival Saturday, October 22, 2022 Featuring food, crafts, and music performances by The New Orleans Groove Masters, Erica Falls, Sunpie & The Louisiana Sunspots, and more |
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Adonis Rose and NOJO band presented a special concert with legendary R&B, Soul, and Jazz vocalist Miki Howard on last Saturday |
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Great Fun at a Club Renaissance Party for Beyonce's Album which happened last weekend at Poor Boys curated by Female Djs, Demplz and Dj Rakim |
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Get weekly updates about culture, politics, entertainment, environment, events and highlights of local shops and creatives on Crosstown Conversations by Jeanne Nathan on the air Fridays at noon on wbok1230 AM. |
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