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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

Volunteer for the Fall Membership Drive

Wed, 08/06/08
Our Fall Membership Drive is right around the corner and we need your help. Find out how you can be part of the magic of our Membership Drive by volunteering at WWOZ. Read more

Jamie Dell'Apa and the Future of Playlists

Tue, 08/05/08
WWOZ show hosts are taking advantage of the new playlist capabilities to make your listening experience richer and more interactive. Jamie Dell'Apa is one of our hosts who is taking the art of the playlist to a new level. Read more

August, 2008: Studio Construction Update

Tue, 08/05/08
We're still workin' on making things better at the station. Work has almost finished in our production room, and soon our engineers will be able to do their thing while looking through a window to a brand-new live music studio. Read more

Big Queen Barbara Sparks Passes

Thu, 07/24/08
Barbara Sparks, born Barbara Joiner on November 11th, 1943, died peacefully after a lengthy illness. Ms. Sparks was well known in the Mardi Gras Indian community and was inducted in the Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame in 1999. Read more

No Dim Bulb — Green Light New Orleans

Thu, 07/24/08
Authored by Eve Abrams
Green Light New Orleans is reducing New Orleans' CO2 emissions, not to mention our energy bills. They do it for free, and with loving-kindness, one light bulb at a time. Read more

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