On View June 22-October 14, 2012 at the New Orleans Museum of Art Ralston Crawford and Jazz explores the profound impact of New Orleans’ culture, and in particular the city’s jazz scene, on artist Ralston Crawford’s artistic output in the years after World War II-a significant but lesser known body of work. On view at [...]

An Open Call for both AEA and non-AEA actors, dancers and actor-musicians The annual city-wide open auditions will be held at The NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM’s STAGE DOOR CANTEEN located at 945 Magazine Street. Parking is available on the street or in the Museum’s Magazine Street parking lot for $6. This OPEN CALL for actors, dancers, [...]

   Hosted by the French American Chamber of Commerce, Gulf Coast Chapter   “Everything French” Saturday, June 30, 2012 The Shops at Canal Place New Orleans, LA Twists of red, white and blue, symbolic of French and American flags and our countries strong ties, portray the spirit of this year’s Festival. From 1pm to 4pm each [...]

One of the world’s leading ballet companies, The Joffrey Ballet returns to New Orleans with an evening of passion, romance, and exquisite dancing on May 12 at 8 pm at the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts. The program highlights the bold and refreshing talents of rising choreographic star Edwaard Liang with the critically [...]

Directors Gary Rucker and Kelly Fouchi are seeking men and women ages 16 and older of all ages, ethnicity and sizes for Theatre 13′s grand re-opening of the Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts in Kenner. Dance auditions will be held on May 6 at 6:30 pm at Encore Studio (1999 Hickory Ave) in Harahan. [...]

Pelican author John P. Klingman to sign copies of his latest book this weekend On Friday, April 20th, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., John P. Klingman will sign copies of his latest book, New in New Orleans Architecture, at the Pitot House, 1440 Moss Street, New Orleans, LA 70119. He will also be signing at the Barnes [...]

While some people watch television for intellectual stimulation, others simply watch for pleasure. For whatever reason they may be watching the Syfy Network this weekend, anyone seeing Stacey Asaro in Alien Tornado (Produced by Active Entertainment) will be watching the start of something big. Stacey Asaro, a graduate of the Chicago College of Performing Arts [...]

New Orleans Opera Association is pleased to honor world renowned baritone Mark Rucker. He has appeared with the New Orleans Opera since 1993 and is a major part of the history of company. Mr. Rucker will appear as Tonio in Pagliacci on April 27, 2012 – 8pm and April 29, 2012 – 2:30pm. This is [...]

Six new excursions and a street food and go cup event shake up the Tales of the Cocktail® 10th Anniversary spirited celebration With more than 200 events for both experts and amateurs alike, we will be making history during the five days of Tales of the Cocktail® 2012. For the historic 10th Anniversary celebration, this [...]

First joint exhibit by two nationally acclaimed New Orleans artists Gallery Veriditas owner Thomas Gamache announced today a new dual exhibit– a little old, a little new, a collection of post-Katrina work by the critically acclaimed visual artist J. Renee and new works of balance a collection of work by prominent sculptor Luis Colmenares, from [...]