Dear Crosstowners, What is usually an uneventful last official week of the summer...unless there is a hurricane of course... was this year a peculiar week with a family car accident in my case, when a car decided to take off on its own, ending crashed against a live oak tree. Not a fatality, but very scary, and with a couple of knee fractures to deal with. It was also the week we lost former Mayor of New Orleans Moon Landrieu, an exceptional man who helped New Orleans negotiate the end of segregation, put the city on a modernization track, then followed that as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and ultimately as Chief Justice of the Louisiana 4th Supreme Court. He was, as we say now, intentional, brave, and raised, with his super-wife Verna Landrieu, nine children, most of whom have also served the public. He was kind-hearted but tough. Listen to an interview I did with him some time ago that I am rebroadcasting this Friday at noon on WBOK1230AM. You will hear why I hold him so high. Just now as I write I heard that Queen Elizabeth has also passed. Seems she might have felt the United Kingdom is in good hands with the new Prime Minister Mary Elizabeth Truss, and she could leave the stage to her. Another transition to report: Erin Antonak, the new curator at the Contemporary Arts Center is on board, and I invite you to the first exhibition she is presenting, an artists' call from the Gulf Coast called "Remember Earth". It is an impressive expression of the concern so many artists have for our climate-endangered planet. It is open now, so make a point of checking it out. And stay aware of the new shows she will be presenting. With Native American roots and a former tour of duty in New Orleans, she is well prepared for shedding new light on our diverse and layered city, originally named Bulbancha by the Chitimacha Native Americans who denoted this city as "a land of many tongues". So our diversity predates the arrival of Europeans and Africans as many tribes and nations met to trade and share cultures here on the banks of the Mississippi as we continue to do today. Now, I am just waiting for that first September cool front... |
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Jeanne Nathan Host and Executive Producer |
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Erin Lee Antonak Multidisciplinary Arts Curator at the Contemporary Arts Center Erin Lee Antonak is a sculptor, a curator, and a Wolf Clan member of the Oneida Indian Nation of New York. She is currently the Multidisciplinary Arts Curator at the Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans, the Board Chair of the Indigenous Women's Voices Summit, Hurleyville, NY and serves as a Yale University Morse College Fellow, New Haven, CT. She has also organized and curated shows in Europe, Asia, and North America for over 20 years. |
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Moon Landrieu Previous Mayor of New Orleans Mayor of New Orleans from 1970 - 1978, Moon changed the world of city government here by welcoming African Americans into the City's executive offices. He oversaw the opening of the Riverfront; the building of the Superdome; the end of redlining neighborhood real estate, and opened Royal Street to pedestrians, to name just a few highlights He then served as U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; and sat on the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals from 1990 - 2000. He earned his law degree from Loyola University in New Orleans. |
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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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Remember Earth? 9th Annual Gulf South Open Call for Artists |
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Alluvium Ensemble (Luca Hoffmann, Marie Herrington, Chris Finckel, Isaac Griffin-Layne, B.K.Zervigón) | Lucia Aquino | Ann Marie Auricchio | Hugo Gyrl | Raina Benoit | Craig Berthold | Luis Cruz Azaceta | Jenna deBoisblanc | Theodora Eliezer | Ursa Eyer | Malaika Favorite | James Flynn | Julie Glass | Cheryl Anne Grace | Charles Gudatis | Maria Haag | Leah M. Hamel | Joey Hartmann-Dow | Debra Howell | Jeremiah Johnson | Danielle Jones | Maria Lino | Kyle McLean | Kristin Meyers | Cristina Molina | Venessa Monokian | Lisette Morales McCabe | Read More | Hye Yeon Nam, Brendan Harmon, Michael Pasquier, and Ka Hei Cheng (collaborative work) | DeShawn Oravetz | Pippin Frisbie-Calder | Quintron | Renee Royale | Angela Russell | Christopher Saucedo | Brian D. Schneider | Collin Serigne | Sadie Sheldon | Rosalie Smith | José Torres-Tama | Carlie Trosclair | Kathleen Varnell | Tammy West | Bruce Q. Williams | Luba Zygarewicz
“The environmental crisis is a cultural challenge,” said Antonak. “How citizens of the world collectively respond will set the course for our and our children's lifetimes. There is an urgency for new directions as the Earth's temperatures rise, an imperative that we shift from our course both locally and globally. Artists engaged in conversation with activists, policymakers; and impacted communities can educate, advocate, and provoke dialogue. Art has an ability to connect with people on a personal level and inspire action.” "Sadly, the Gulf Region is ground zero for so many of the effects of the climate crisis,” said George Scheer, CAC Executive Director. “The CAC's continued effort to highlight the artistic voices of this place marks the beginning of a year-long exploration of environmental themes." xxx |
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Adonis Rose & New Orleans Jazz Orchestra will present a special concert with legendary R&B, Soul, and Jazz vocalist Miki Howard at 7:30 PM. |
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – Shaggadelic and Raw Revolution, Russell Batiste and Friends, Wynton, Vegas Cola, Mykia Jovan, and Sporty's Brass Band are just some of the musical acts set to perform at the Loving Our Community As Louisiana (LOCALS') Festival, Saturday, September 10th at Louis Armstrong Park, 901 Rampart Street in New Orleans, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is free to the general public. |
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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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While at Oschner the other day, Bob Tannen and I couldn't help but stop to listen to the beautiful piano playing of Father Michael Burke |
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The New Orleans Nightlife performance scenes continues |
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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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