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New Orleanians: Fleeting melodies from Mobile Music Box NOLA bring moments of wonder during pandemic

By Angela Calonder | July 2, 2020

Kyoto, Zambia, the Canary Islands — all the travels of two women brought them to New Orleans. Their friendship birthed the Mobile Music Box, an ethereal and unique way to bring music to the people during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Essence Festival of Culture 2020 goes virtual for two-weekends

By Clint Durrett | June 30, 2020

One of the biggest festivals in New Orleans has gone virtual for 2020.

Three Artists Routing Sales Proceeds to 1Hood Media & Bukit Bail Fund

By Jessa Gibboney | June 18, 2020

A trio of Carnegie Mellon students are raising money for causes aligned with the Black community. 100% of proceeds go to Pittsburgh organizations.

House of Blues keeps live music going with virtual ‘For The Culture’ concerts

By Sabrina Stone | June 9, 2020

The idea of “For The Culture” is to create a network, a family of New Orleans-based musicians, in many genres, one live stream at a time.

‘All music comes from New Orleans’: Justin Garner is one of the state’s brightest R&B stars

By Lindsay Patross | June 5, 2020

Justin Garner, a Louisiana native, is one of R&B’s brightest rising stars.

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Support Pittsburgh artists // Where to buy local art online

By Jessa Gibboney | June 4, 2020

Local art is needed now more than ever. Here are five online spaces where you can purchase artwork from Pittsburgh-based artists.

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Meet the Artist: Ashley Olinger of YEAHYELHSA

By Jessa Gibboney | May 28, 2020

YEAHYELHSA studio and Instagram by local, independent illustrator, Ashley Olinger, will lift your spirits and encourage you to create yourself.

Tell me more! Tell me more! Like, do you have a car? Pop-up drive-in theatre screens ‘Grease’ in Bucktown

By Very Local Staff | May 25, 2020

Attendees arrive to watch the movie “Grease” at a pop-up drive-in theatre at Bucktown Marina Park in Metairie. With indoor theaters in many places still closed due to coronavirus, drive-in theaters have seen a rise in attendance.

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Ep. 12 Jenna McGuiggan co-author of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood: A Visual History”

By Lindsay Patross | May 22, 2020

Did you know that Mister Rogers was colorblind? Press play and learn more about everyone’s favorite neighbor.

A list of NPR Tiny Desk performances from New Orleans artists to ease being indoors

By Sabrina Stone | May 6, 2020

This isn’t just a roundup of Tiny Desk performances. It’s a spotlight on our musicians, of the many times we’ve brought the sound of New Orleans to Washington D.C. and, now, this is a small way to bring that sound back into our homes, in lieu of going out to a night at Chickie Wah Wah’s or The Spotted Cat.