Inside the Arts

Meet the Man Who's Bringing The Dalai Lama To Town

Sharon Litwin — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Most New Orleanians have probably heard that the Dalai Lama is in town this week. But perhaps you do not know of the work it took to bring the spiritual leader of 6 million Tibetan Buddhists to this city.

On this week's Notes from New Orleans, Sharon Litwin talks with Ronald Marks, the Tulane scholar who organized the visit.

Boogie on the Bayou; Dalai Lama in New Orleans; Hall-Barnett Gallery Reopens

Diane Mack — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:30:00 +0000

This week on Inside the Arts, we'll boogie down to Bayou St. John for the Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo Festival.

Burden Of WWII Responsibilities Kept Secret For More Than 30 Years

Sharon Litwin — Thu, 09 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Sixty eight years ago this week — May 8, 1945 to be exact — the Second World War ended in Europe with the signing of the official documents in Berlin. But, for one group of British military women, it would be more than 30 years before they were allowed to talk about their secret role in that devastating conflict.

Sharon Litwin had the chance to speak with one of them for this week's Notes from New Orleans; she filed this report from the back patio of a charming, soft-spoken resident of Covington, Louisiana.

Spirit of Jazz Fest in Brazil; BP Spill Silver Lining for Arts; FORESTival Celebrates Art and Nature

Diane Mack — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:30:00 +0000

This week on Inside the Arts we'll find out how two Brazilian night club owners are promoting New Orleans throughout their home country. We'll look at the connection between the BP oil spill and a major arts center. Is there a silver lining? And, we'll take a walk on the wild side as we trek into the woods for a magical celebration of art and nature.

Airs Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. and Thursday at 7:35 a.m.

Inside the Arts: One 'Mo Time; Allison Miner Stage; May Day NOLA Way

Diane Mack — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:30:00 +0000

This week host Diane Mack goes Inside the Arts

Diane Mack — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:49:53 +0000

InstrumentHead — a surrealist portrait series by acclaimed photographer Michael Weintrob — opens tonight in connection with the Frenchmen Art Market.

The pop-up exhibit captures the identities of musical legends without showing their faces.

The pop up gallery opens April 25 with live music by Papa Mali & Friends, featuring Eric McFadden, Rob Mercurio, Eric Bolivar, Nigel Hall and DJ Logic.

2121 Chartres Street, 7 p.m.

The exhibit runs through May 5.

Martha Redbone Headlines Fais Do Do Stage at Jazz Fest 2013

Diane Mack — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Martha Redbone and her Roots Project Band return to the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival this year to perform songs from her internationally acclaimed new CD, The Garden of Love — Songs of William Blake.

Inside The Arts With Martha Redbone, Michael Weintrob And The Sync Up Music Business Conference

Diane Mack — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:30:00 +0000

Inside The Arts: Donald Harrison, Jr., Dustin Lance Black's "8", Three Fleming Sisters of Lafitte

Diane Mack — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:30:00 +0000

This week host Diane Mack goes Inside the Arts to

Hear Music from Musaica's Upcoming "Green" Performance

Sharon Litwin — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:31:50 +0000

The performance life of a symphony musician requires complete professional perfection. Their rigorous days are spent responding to the singular interpretation of conductors and music directors, so when it's time to unwind many choose leisurely hobbies.

Still, others can't get away from playing more music. Sharon Litwin finds out why on this week's Notes from New Orleans.