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Katrina Remembrances

Wed, 08/27/08

Many local organizations have planned events to commemorate the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Find a meaningful way to spend a difficult and emotional day among like-minded friends and neighbors in our list of Katrina remembrances. Read more

WWOZ Remembers Larry Panna

Wed, 08/27/08

Authored by: Tom Morgan

A look back on Larry "Guy" Panna, one of the greatest drummers to ever come out of New Orleans. Panna is probably best known as a member of Willie Tee's New Orleans Project, the band that put the funk behind the first two recordings of the Wild Magnolias. Though he s... Read more

Vote for the New Canal Lighthouse

Sat, 08/23/08

Here's a chance to make your voice heard in the campaign to restore a Louisiana landmark. Find out how you can vote online for the New Canal Lighthouse to win rebuilding help from a company that is working to save historic lighthouses. Read more

'OZone Email Newsletter for August, 2008

Thu, 08/14/08

Dear Listener, Just like the rest of New Orleans, WWOZ is getting out of town during the dog days of August. First, we'll be airing a private party of 3,000 revelers kicking off the Democratic National Convention from the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver on Sunday night, Aug... Read more

WWOZ Live from Denver! — Wednesday Aug. 27

Tue, 08/12/08

WWOZ wraps up four nights of broadcasting and blogging live from Denver during the Democratic National Convention with sister station KUVO. Tonight's broadcast starts at 7 p.m. with a special evening of jazz from the Dazzle nightclub featuring three of Denver's favorite vocal... Read more

Pan-Fried Eggplant with Crawfish Sauce

Fri, 08/08/08

There used to be a restaurant in the French Quarter on Rue Chartres called Rita's. It was an old-style place with the windows opening to the street and lots of dark corners to snuggle into inside. They used to make this dish better than any other place, as their crusty fried e... Read more

The Closing of St. Henry's

Fri, 08/08/08

Authored by: David Weinberg

The Archbishop of New Orleans announced recently that St. Henry's will be closing at the end of the year. There have been many who have accused the Archbishop and the Catholic church of closing the church in order to sell the land for profit. Read more