Arts

Jazz Fest adds extra day for 2019, pushes up opening date

By Mary Staes | November 9, 2018

The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation announced Thursday that it’ll be adding another day to the Jazz Fest lineup for 2019, pushing up the starting date to Thursday, April 25.

‘Fight Mental Health’: The Legacy of Morgus & Chopsley

By Bill Arceneaux | November 6, 2018

It was a small sign in Morgus’ laboratory above the Old City Ice House: “Fight Mental Health.” In its own way, this sign represents everything that is loved about Morgus the Magnificent and his assistant Chopsley, and even represents everything about this city’s personality in just three words.

Q&A: Brandan ‘B-Mike’ Odums and how the “Lemme Find Out” voting remix came about

By Mary Staes | November 5, 2018

“I feel like it’s time for us to acknowledge and realize that what happens in politics, it definitely affects what happens in the hood.”

‘Lemme find out you ain’t registered to vote’: 5th Ward Weebie drops that b.e.a.t. for the polls

By Mary Staes | November 2, 2018

5th Ward Weebie took his hit “Lemme FInd Out” to another level Thursday, dropping a remix with the message of getting to the polls behind it.

NOLA Sounds: Xeno Moonflower

By Adam Matos | November 1, 2018

Xeno Moonflower performs at Very Local New Orleans’ first NOLA Sounds music spotlight event.

NOLA Sounds: NONDI

By Adam Matos | October 30, 2018

“Goddess pop” singer NONDI joined Very Local New Orleans for the first NOLA Sounds event.

Best Bets: Halloween, Jazz in the Park and Food Truck Fest

By Mary Staes | October 29, 2018

Halloween is this week, along with the return of Jazz in the Park and Food Truck Fest.

Voodoo Fest: What you need to bring

By Mary Staes | October 24, 2018

Whether it’s your first time going, or you’re a vet, we’ve got a list of essentials you shouldn’t leave home without.

Xeno Moonflower: ‘If music doesn’t make you feel good, it’s the wrong kind of music’

By Mary Staes | October 24, 2018

You can feel his self-described ‘flowiness’ in the strum of his guitar.

Best Bets: Maxwell, NOLA Sounds Showcase and more Film Fest picks

By Mary Staes | October 22, 2018

Here’s what we think will help you get through the week.