Thomas Walsh

Just What Are These Tibetan Monks Building?

Thomas Walsh — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:30:00 +0000

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama is visiting New Orleans this weekend for a series of pubic speaking events. This past week a group of Tibetan monks gathered at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center to construct a mandala, which will be completed on Friday morning and then ceremonially deposited into the Mississippi River that afternoon.

Rothbart Wears His Idiotic Heart on His Sleeve

Thomas Walsh — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 21:07:42 +0000

Traveling to 79 cities in 99 days is no task for an idiot. But luckily, writer Davy Rothbart isn't one. You might think otherwise based the title on his new book, My Heart is an Idiot, but Rothbart's disarmingly intimate personality has allowed him to connect with people across the country for over a decade. On Friday night he'll be performing at the AllWays Lounge in New Orleans.

Switch Energy Project Debuts in New Orleans

Thomas Walsh — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 10:00:00 +0000

Switch, a new documentary bringing awareness to our energy challenges, is making its New Orleans debut at Loyola University's Nunemaker Hall on October 18 at 7 p.m. Producer Thomas Walsh caught up with Harry Lynch, the film's director, and filed this review.

Beauty is Embarassing for Wayne White

Thomas Walsh — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 22:08:08 +0000

A new documentary is being screened at the Zeitgeist Multidisciplinary Arts Center called Beauty is Embarrassing. The movie is about artist Wayne White, an artist who's recently found success as a contemporary painter. White recently spoke about his journey from his rural homeland to the fine art galleries of Los Angeles.

Spike Lee's Red Hook Summer

Thomas Walsh — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 21:31:21 +0000

Director Spike Lee is having an incredibly busy year. He's directing Mike Tyson's one-man show on Broadway, combing through the Michael Jackson archives to commemorate Bad, and he's just released a new feature film called Red Hook Summer.

Producer Thomas Walsh recently spoke with Spike Lee about the movie that's sure to get you talking.

Mayor Landrieu Plans Meeting With Times-Picayune Owners

Eileen Fleming and Thomas Walsh — Mon, 28 May 2012 13:00:00 +0000

New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu says he’s planning to talk with owners of the Times-Picayune for details about cutbacks.