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A Youth Documentary: Growing Up Without a Father

Thu, 06/19/08
Authored by Eve Abrams
Youth radio reporter James Oliver tells the story of his relationship with his father, who has been absent for the bulk of James's life — in part due to a stay in prison. Read more

July Festivals in and Around New Orleans

Wed, 06/18/08
The Essence Festival The Essence Festival is a celebration of African American music and culture that takes place during the Fourth of July weekend at the Superdome in New Orleans. "The Party with a Purpose," as the Essence Fest is called, includes seminars, work shops and... Read more

Harrah's Joint's Jumpin'

Tue, 06/17/08
A New Orleans R&B Revue Back in the '50s, it was the Big Beat Sound of New Orleans that excited young radio listeners around the country. Many of those bands and performers are well into their seventies and eighties these days, and rarely if ever perform. Now there is a ch... Read more

Peach Crisp

Tue, 06/17/08
Now that we are starting to get those wonderful peaches at the Farmer's Market from Chilton County, Alabama, it's time to start thinking about cobblers, brown betties and one of our favorites crisps. Here is a quick, easy and definitely yummy peach crisp recipe from us to y... Read more

Contest: What Do You Do with Your Brass Pass?

Mon, 06/16/08
Contest Update A winner has been selected. Check back this Fall for an article where we share the pictures and stories from the winner and the runners-up. It's a very important piece of metal during the Jazz and Heritage Festival, but is it good for anything else? Come t... Read more

Three Jews Walk Into a Church

Mon, 06/16/08
Authored by Eve Abrams
The section of Dryades Street in Central City now known as Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard is a part of New Orleans saturated with history. Step into the past and glimpse the future of this street which is more than a street. Read more

'OZone Email Newsletter for June, 2008

Sun, 06/15/08
Dear Listener, We used to have a calendar, but now we use a map. A cycle that now turns furiously faster and further than ever on the wheels of our two mobile broadcast trucks — whirling non-stop from the Bayou Boogaloo to the Telluride Jazz Celebration, from the Creole T... Read more

Show Host Picks for Jazz Fest 2008

Fri, 06/13/08
Check out where our show hosts are planning to be during the 2008 Jazz Fest. Of course, when you’re at Jazz Fest you never know where you’ll end up, but here are their current picks. You can also make your own schedule with our Jazz Fest cubes. Olivia Greene ... Read more

Community Events for June, 2008

Tue, 06/10/08
Be sure to check out our listing of festivals in June and July! Treasures of Napoleon Exhibit The Louisiana State Museum hosts Treasures of Napoleon, an exhibition open now through Aug. 3rd in the Old U.S. Mint. Treasures of Napoleon offers visitors an amazing opportunity... Read more

Unplugged — a Controversial New Play

Sat, 06/07/08
Authored by David Weinberg
The Anthony Bean Theatre will be debuting its latest play, Unplugged. Unplugged is an urban drama about a hip-hop group making the transition into the pop world. But they have a dark secret. . . . Read more

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