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New La. Film Group President Selected

The Associated Press — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:00:00 +0000

Will French has been elected president of the Louisiana Film and Entertainment Association, a nonprofit trade group.

He is with Film Production Capital.

Sense Of Place: Ani DiFranco's Fresh Perspective On New Orleans

editor — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 23:49:59 +0000

This week, World Cafe invites listeners to discover the music of New Orleans with the series Sense of Place.

As a transplant to the funky Bywater neighborhood in New Orleans, East Coast native Ani DiFranco has a fresh perspective on life in the Crescent City.

Ploompf!! Pillow Fights Erupt Across The Globe

editor — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 18:59:00 +0000

If it's not already marked on your calendar, here's your warning: Today is International Pillow Fight Day. Cities around the world are taking the holiday seriously — as serious as a pillow fight can be, anyway.

Organized through Facebook and other forms of social media, the flashmob fights are often surprises for an unsuspecting public caught on a field of sudden battle.