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Science and Math Charter School Debate Program

Wed, 12/10/08
Authored by David Weinberg
One of the biggest problems facing students in low-income neighborhods is a lack of after-school activities. So some schools around the country are paying students to attend after-school programs. One of those schools is right here in New Orleans. Science and Math Charter Scho... Read more

Holiday Membership Drive — Day 1

Thu, 12/04/08
See what's going on in the studio during our 3-day Holiday Brass Pass Blitz. Highlights from Wednesday include a massive blues jam with Big Daddy O, Smoky Greenwell, Leroy Freeman, Roger Martin, Troy Turner, Keenan Knight, Irene Sage, West Bank Mike, Eloise Davis, Tony Frickey... Read more

Highlights from Holiday Membership Drive

Wed, 12/03/08
Thanks to your support, our Holiday Membership Drive was a success! Check out photos of some of the great artists who performed live in the studio, including Doctor John, George French, Juanita Brooks, Amasa Miller, Charmaine Neville, Germaine Bazzle, James Rivers, Gerald Fren... Read more

The New Orleans Roller Derby

Wed, 12/03/08
Authored by Julia Botero
This week we bring you a debut story from Street Talk reporter Julia Botero. Julia took a trip over to the Roller Derby to interview some of the Big Easy Roller Girls. Read more

Highlights from Tuba Tuba Tuba

Sat, 11/29/08
WWOZ broadcast live from the second annual Tuba Tuba Tuba music festival in the French Market on Friday, November 28. Check out photos of some of the highlights. Read more

Tremé Creole Gumbo Festival

Tue, 11/25/08
Celebrate the rich musical and culinary history of the Faubourg Tremé at the first annual Tremé Creole Gumbo Festival on Saturday, December 13. Featured performers include The Tremé Brass Band, The Heritage School of Music All-Stars, and John Boutté in a special set with Paul ... Read more

Tune in to Tom Morgan's Holiday Food Special on Tuesday

Sun, 11/23/08
WWOZ show host Tom Morgan is one of the many programmers on WWOZ who enjoy compiling shows about food during the holiday season. Be sure to tune in to the New Orleans Music Show on Tuesday, November 25 for Tom's annual holiday food special. Read more

YA/YA Turns Twenty

Sun, 11/23/08
Authored by Eve Abrams
Twenty years ago, visual artist Jana Napoli began working with Rabouin High School's commercial art teacher Madeleine Neske to create YA/YA: Young Aspirations/Young Artists. Together and with others, they created an art program grounded in the belief that, given the proper too... Read more

So Long, Sugar Park

Mon, 11/17/08
Authored by Katya Apekina
The Sugar Park Tavern closed its doors in the Bywater last month. This week we hear from regulars and people in the neighborhood about what made Sugar Park special and what the future holds for the owners. Read more

Fringe Fest

Mon, 11/10/08
Authored by David Weinberg
Listen to this week's Street Talk by David Weinberg and learn about the impressive Fringe Festival, happening at 16 different locations throughout New Orleans from November 13 to 16. Read more

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