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Prospect 2 Spotlight: Art House on the Levee

by Nikki Carter January 19, 2012 Arts & Culture

A nondescript white house sits across from the levee in the Lower Ninth Ward at 4725 Dauphine Street: this is the Art House on the Levee, home to a collaborative project titled “Art by Committee” and organized by Robert Cary Tannen. Various artists and groups of students from local universities have been welcomed to use the house as a space …

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Prospect 2 Spotlight: Contemporary Arts Center

by Nikki Carter December 29, 2011 Arts & Culture

The Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) is one of the official venues currently displaying the work of eight artists as part of Prospect 2, the city-wide art biennial that ends on January 29, 2012. The featured artists come from all over the country and the world including two artists from New Orleans. The following are brief synopses of each artist and his …

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GoNOLA Recommends: 5 Things To Do In New Orleans This Weekend

by Sally Tunmer December 14, 2011 Cocktail Culture

This weekend presents ample opportunity for unabashed displays of glee, bliss and other happy outbursts. NOMA teaches a lesson on how to throw a birthday party – in short, make it 31 hours long; another drunken stampede of Santas invade downtown New Orleans; and two very different but equally special Christmas sing-alongs highlight the weekend. The countdown to Christmas is …

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22nd Annual New Orleans FIlm Festival

GoNOLA TV Presents: New Orleans Film Festival

by Andrew September 26, 2011 Arts & Culture

The New Orleans Film Festival is a special opportunity to see stimulating independent films that might otherwise not be seen. There will be more than 150 films shown at this year’s fest sponsored by the New Orleans Film Society from October 14-20. The international films will be screened primarily at the Prytania Theatre, the Theatres at Canal Place and the …

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GoNOLA Recommends: Five Things To Do In New Orleans This Weekend

by Sally Tunmer August 3, 2011 Arts & Culture

Just when we thought the upcoming weekend couldn’t possibly trump the last one, New Orleans consistently proves us wrong. This weekend has such a variety of activities, if you attended them all it would be enough to satisfy you for the rest of the month, but of course that won’t happen! The rest of the week’s range of events include …

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White Linen Night and Dirty Linen Night: Two Nights, One Outfit

by The Red Streetcar July 22, 2011 Arts & Culture

The white linen suit, a fine beacon of style, comfort and wrinkles! In days gone by, the white linen suit in New Orleans was a summer time necessity. Thanks to modern conveninences like air conditioning and some may argue a diminishing sense of style, the white linen suit has become a much rarer sight these days. Thankfully there are at …

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Experience Bourbon and Burlesque at the Contemporary Arts Center

by Shercole King June 7, 2011 Arts & Culture

It’s time for one of my favorite New Orleans events: Bourbon and Burlesque, where delicious food, creative cocktails and daring entertainment are all brought together for an unbelievable event hosted at my favorite Warehouse District spot, the Contemporary Arts Center. The music, food and drinks in the phenomenal atmosphere of the CAC make for a great night that you …

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GoNOLA Recommends: 5 Things to do in New Orleans this Weekend

by Stephen Maloney February 10, 2011 Arts & Culture

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, putting guys everywhere in a state of mild panic as they try to figure out what to do this weekend. Well have no fear New Orleans – we’ve got five great suggestions for couples and singles everywhere, from a Valentines Day themed fundraiser to an classic love story on an epic scale. There’s something here …

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Take Your Valentine’s Day Sweetie to SweetArts

by Shercole King February 9, 2011 Arts & Culture

I can’t think of better way to spend your Valentines Weekend than at SweetArts 2011: A CAC Fundraiser. It’s the time of year Contemporary Arts Center celebrates individuals and organizations that embody the heart and soul of the New Orleans cultural arts community. The CAC has always been a phenomenal multi-disciplinary arts center supporting contemporary and emerging art forms. …

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GoNOLA Presents: Christmas New Orleans Style Family Friendly Fun

by Hope November 17, 2010 Arts & Culture

Spending the holidays with little ones can be a bit of a handful, especially when you’re away from home. But in New Orleans, there are so many fun things to do for kids of all ages, you’ll be hard-pressed to find time for a dull moment!

November 18: French Market Annual Tree Lighting. Don’t miss the official lighting of the …

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New Orleans’ Contemporary Arts Center: More Than Just a Museum

by Shercole King November 16, 2010 Arts & Culture

CAC opens up the world of art to children

One of my favorite places to visit in the city does a great job celebrating the performing and visual arts. More than just a museum, the Contemporary Arts Center(CAC) is a multi-disciplinary arts center, which presents local, regional, national, and international artists throughout the year. Perfectly placed in the Art …

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Prospect New Orleans is Back with More Art

by Shercole King October 26, 2010 Arts & Culture

The art community in New Orleans has continued to grow and includes many talented artists and galleries sharing in and complementing New Orleans culture. Contemporary art has played an important role in expressing the passion of the citizens of New Orleans, as well as people across the world. Helping showcase local talent is Prospect New Orleans, an organization under the …

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Don’t Miss LA Fête Cultural: a Celebration of Louisiana’s Culture

by Shercole King August 24, 2010 Arts & Culture

An upcoming event of huge interest to me has to be LA Fête Cultural 2010 on Wednesday, August 25th, at the Contemporary Arts Center.  LA Fête Cultural is a celebration of culture to honor five years of  The Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation. LCEF is an initiative started in spring 2005 by Former Lieutenant Governor Mitch Landrieu (current New Orleans Mayor) to support development …

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Wonderful Anomalies: New Show at CAC is Picture Perfect

by Arin June 29, 2010 Arts & Culture

I wonder if anyone else remembers when the circus came to town with a Unicorn?  Like so many young girls born in the shadow of the rainbow-colored, psychedelic 70s and reared in the excessive 80s, I was obsessed with unicorns. I plastered them on my walls and read books about the best way to actually find one. I planned trips …

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New Orleans’ Epic Dance Parties

by Angelina May 6, 2010 Nightlife

Few cities have the power of making you break into dance, no matter where you are or what you’re doing. Be it on the streets, at a club, at a fest or in a parking lot, if something’s playing in New Orleans chances are it’s good, and it’s making you move, sometimes without you realizing it.

It’s quite common for …

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