In the AUGUST 2023 Issue of the 'OZone,
WWOZ's monthly newsletter:
Nearly Sold Out: Groove Gala Tickets | Summer Swag Sale: End in Sight | Satchmo SummerFest 2023 Photos | Explore with WWOZ's Groovapedia | Just Out: Fall Second Line Schedule | In Memoriam: Baylor "Bemmie" Banis | Recipe: Marinated Shrimp | Quick Links
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Nearly Sold Out: Groove Gala TicketsWe're down to a couple dozen or so tickets for the WWOZ Groove Gala! Get yours and join us on Friday, September 1 for an indoor festival at Tableau Restaurant and Le Petit Theatre in the French Quarter. There'll be amazing food and a music lineup that includes Irma Thomas, Bruce "Sunpie" Barnes, Doreen Ketchens, the Treme Brass Band, John Papa Gros, Haruka Kikuchi, and Soul Power Live with Soul Sister. It's most definitely not your average gala: leave your tuxes and gowns at home and come in your favorite festival attire! |
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Summer Swag Sale: End in SightOur Summer Swag Sale runs through August 31. We've got tees & hoodies, of course, but also patches & bags & bandanas & lots more! Check out our selection of merchandise for 'OZ members & listeners who want to show off their 'OZ pride and help us spread the good word about the station! |
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Satchmo SummerFest 2023 PhotosSatchmo SummerFest was back at the New Orleans Jazz Museum earlier this month, with two days of sizzling (100F!) performances and special events in honor of Louis Armstrong. WWOZ volunteer photographers Louis Crispino, MJ Mastrogiovanni, Michele Goldfarb, Michael McAndrew, and Demian Roberts were on hand to capture highlights. |
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Explore with WWOZ's GroovapediaCheck out Groovapedia: a collection of links and specialized search functions that provide easy access to our collections of video, audio, and music history content. Beware: it's kind of addicting and there are many (entertaining & engaging) rabbit holes to explore. |
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Just Out: Fall Second Line ScheduleFall second line season is about to happen! On Sunday, August 27, Valley of Silent Men will hit the streets of Central City. See the schedule of upcoming events and get the route sheets & more from Takin' It to the Streets, WWOZ's multi-platform program celebrating New Orleans' social aid & pleasure clubs, second lines, Black Masking Indians, Baby Dolls, and brass band traditions. While you're there, check out our list of 13 weekly Brass Band events. |
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In Memoriam: Baylor "Bemmie" BanisWe were very sad to learn of the untimely passing this past April of 'OZ volunteer Baylor "Bemmie" Banis. A NOCCA grad, Bemmie blazed into the WWOZ world in 2014 while still in high school, when they stopped by the 'OZ sound truck at French Quarter Fest. Through insatiable curiosity plus hard work & fearlessness, Bemmie was soon assisting with live recording and video editing. Bemmie was also at this time choreographing street dances and creating dance competitions here in New Orleans. Bemmie was a dancer (and a passionate organizer of e-sports events) but more so, they were a connector of people, a supporter of everyone who crossed their path. We will keep Bemmie's spirit with us and take to heart their trademark motto: Dream Big, Be Kind. |
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Recipe: Marinated ShrimpOne of the best things about marinated shrimp (AKA "pickled shrimp" in low country Carolina parlance): what little cooking they require can be done well ahead of mealtime when the kitchen is cool. They're good in the refrigerator for a week, ready to add to salads, pasta, or by themselves. |
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