Dear Crosstowners, One of the city's most informed health practitioners, Dr. Chip Lavie, joins us this Friday at noon on WBOK 1230 AM to call our attention to the importance of not ignoring those little "smoke signals" from our bodies, that, you know, indicate there may be a fire somewhere. I asked him to come on because I recently had some of those signals... fatigue, a vague sense that something wasn't right. I made an appointment. His examination indicated more "smoke signals". He ordered a test that revealed an aortic valve that was closing up and needed to be replaced. That is not a small deal. Without the replacement, Dr. Ramie, who is one of the leaders in how to do the replacement without open heart surgery, told me I might not have made it past two more years on earth without fixing it. So, yet another lesson of life.... don't ignore what your body is trying to tell you. Dr. Lavie has some other suggestions you will benefit from. Then Naydja Bynum, and Alonzo Knox bring us cheer and culture from this year's Tremé Fall Festival on October 22nd and October 23rd. For the first time the festival is honoring a cultural and legendary family of Tremé, the James and Troy Andrews Family. This new honoring is part of the festival's intention to highlight the history and continuing importance of the neighborhood's culture. There are other firsts: a parade beginning at 10:00 a.m. on the 22nd at Robertson and Esplanade, offering an explosion of the different forms of culture in the area, including second line clubs, baby dolls, and marching bands. There's much more including crafts from area vendors, food from the famed Tremé culinary legends such as Li'l Dizzy's, and one of my favorites: a Kids Tent where youngsters can learn how to make decorative umbrellas, and coconuts and how to continue the tradition of Second lining. And still more; new posters, a Jazz Mass at 11 AM on Sunday at St. Augustine, and the great line up of performers: James Andrews and the Crescent Allstars with Naydja Cole, Sunpie & The Louisiana Sunspots, Andrews Family Brass Brand, Lil Freddie King, Erica Falls, and The New Orleans Groovemasters featuring Herlin Riley, Shannon Powell, and Jason Marsalis. It's a great time for area culture bearers and vendors to build their careers and businesses. But more simply put it is all things Tremé to remind residents and visitors alike how rich and celebratory the culture of the neighborhood is. This is all being presented against the backdrop of the historic and beautiful architecture of one of the nation's oldest neighborhoods. And, parking is easy at the lot at Esplanade and Henriette DeLisle. Attend the Patron Party on Thursday, October 13th, at the Jazz Museum from 6-9 pm to help contribute to the reconstruction of the St. Augustine Catholic Church, damaged in hurricane Ida. We can all do our share of enjoying the culture and helping to benefit it as well. |
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Jeanne Nathan Host and Executive Producer |
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Friday's Guests - Artworks - Classified - Coming Attractions - Crosstown Scenes - What is Jeanne Reading? |
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Listen to the Last Show featuring, Janelle Varnado // Ecoee Rooney 9.23.22 |
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Dr. Chip Lavie Professor of Medicine and Medical Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation and Prevention Dr. Lavie attended medical school at LSUMC in New Orleans, did his Internal Medicine training at Ochsner, cardiology at the Mayo Clinic, and is currently Professor of Medicine and Medical Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation and Prevention and Director of the Exercise Laboratories at the John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute, Ochsner Clinical School-The University of Queensland School of Medicine in New Orleans. He has authored over 1600 medical publications, including 3 textbooks, and is the author of the book The Obesity Paradox. He is Editor-in-Chief of a major cardiology journal, Associate Editor of 3 others, one being the Prestigious Mayo Clinic Proceedings, serves on over 40 Editorial Boards, and specializes in Non-Invasive and Preventive Cardiology. |
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Dr. Naydja Bynum One of the Founders of Annual Tremé Fall Festival Dr. Naydja Bynum is a retired nursing educator and administrator. She is the President of Friends of Tremé Culture non-profit and one of the 4 founders of the Treme Fall Festival, established in 2015. She and her husband, Adolph live in Tremé, are active with the neighborhood association, are New Orleans architectural preservationists and have renovated several shotgun and other houses of historical significance in the City of New Orleans. |
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Alonzo Knox Co-Owner of Backatown Coffee Parlour and Co-Founder of the Tremé Fall Festival Alonzo Knox is co-owner of Backatown Coffee Parlour and a long-term resident of Tremé. He is a co-founder of the Tremé Fall Festival and has been a dedicated public servant including service in the United States Marine Corp, a tour of duty in Operation Desert Storm, and service in local, St as the, and national government. He is married to Jessica Knox. |
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Presented by JPAS October 7-16, 2022 Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm | Sundays at 2:00pm |
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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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Coinbase is Hiring a Remote Creative Director |
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Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda | Book by Quiara Alegría Hudes
Conceived by Lin-Manuel Miranda October 7-16, 2022 Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm | Sundays at 2:00pm Jefferson Performing Arts Center | 6400 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA In the Heights is a Tony-Award winning musical with music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton) and a book by Quiara Alegría Hudes. The story is set over the course of three days, involving characters in the largely Dominican American neighborhood of Washington Heights in Upper Manhattan, New York City. In the Heights centers on Usnavi, a bodega owner who looks after the aging Cuban lady next door while trying to woo the gorgeous woman working in the neighboring beauty salon, all the while dreaming of winning the lottery and returning to his native Dominican Republic. When his childhood friend Nina returns to the neighborhood after her first year at college with surprising news, the close-knit residents can feel the changes coming to their community. This revolutionary and celebratory new musical combines Latin rhythms and dance with hip-hop lyrics to tell a captivating story about what it means to chase your dreams as you cling to your roots. |
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Saturday, October 8 + Sunday, October 9 New Orleans Botanical Garden 9am-4pm $12 for adults, $6 for ages 5-12 | Free for under 4 + Friends of City Park members Garden lovers of all levels are invited to experience the 2022 Fall Garden Festival! Sponsored by the LSU AgCenter in cooperation with Louisiana Master Gardeners and Metro Area Horticulture Foundation, the Fall Garden Festival includes plant and garden product exhibits and sales, educational programs, music, arts & crafts, cooking demonstrations and MORE. Dogs are not allowed, with the exception of service dogs. |
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See the musical Pretty Woman playing at the Saenger Theatre October 4-9, 2022. This musical is based on the film featuring a modern Cinderella story between a business man and a "pretty woman". The musical starts at 7:30 p.m. from Tuesday - Thursday, 8:00 p.m. on Friday, 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, 1:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. |
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The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents Jazz Yoga on Saturday, October 8th at 9:30 AM CDT. They are currently offering Jazz Yoga at the New Orleans Jazz Museum on Tuesdays at 4:00 PM CDT and Saturdays at 9:30 AM CDT. Bring comfortable clothing and your own yoga mat to meet them “Backstage” of “The Wildest: Louis Prima Comes Home” exhibit on the second-floor of the New Orleans Jazz Museum for Jazz Yoga. This “Meditation & Mindfulness for Musicians and Everyone” class will feature instructor Adrienne Byrd and occasional live jazz music. Open to the public, with donations encouraged (a percentage of which will be given to the New Orleans Jazz Museum). |
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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 they 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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Red Bull Street Kings down in the Bayou brought joy and laughter |
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Generic Art Solutions Jukebox Reveal Listening Party featuring Gal Holiday & The Honky Tonk Revue and Bipolaroid from the Jazz Museum Balcony |
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Captures of the Fried Chicken Festival, food, music, people, and beautiful scenery |
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Photos from photography exhibit for Kim Ha Lyn at the Ace Hotel |
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Photo Credits: Jemima Brady |
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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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