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Inside the Arts
10:09 am
Thu February 23, 2012

Thomas Mann: Mann's Mind

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New Orleans contemporary jewelry artist and metal sculptor Thomas Mann is known for his trademark handcrafted techno-romantic jewelry.

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The Sound of Books
9:00 pm
Wed February 22, 2012

Acclaimed New Stand-Alone Novel From "Easy Rawlins" Series Creator Walter Mosley

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Today on "The Sound of Books" with Fred Kasten, the widely praised stand-alone novel by "Easy Rawlins" mystery series author Walter Mosley -- "The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey."

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Inside the Arts
9:43 am
Thu February 16, 2012

2012 Mardi Gras Mask Market

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The  countdown to the greatest free show on earth is upon us, and the revelry in the French Quarter will kick into high gear Friday, as the 29th Annual Mardi Gras Mask Market gets underway in the French Market. We go Inside the Arts...

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Arts & Culture
4:00 am
Wed February 15, 2012

Michael Jackson Choreographer Teaches NOCCA Students

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Choreographer Travis Payne stopped by NOCCA to teach students some Michael Jackson steps. Payne collaborated with Jackson and joined him on two world tours.
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Travis Payne leads a special class at NOCCA.
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Scene from Cirque du Soleil show that features a Michael Jackson dance and music.
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Scene from "Michael Jackson-The Immortal" by Cirque du Soleil.
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The Cirque du Soleil show highlights the music and dance of Michael Jackson.
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Students at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts had lots of questions for a visitor this week.  Choreographer Travis Payne explained how a teenager from Atlanta, Georgia, ended up dancing with Michael Jackson.

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