Arts & Culture

By Diane Mack

New Orleans, La. – "A Studio in the Woods" celebrates a milestone -- inspiring artists, Southern Rep Theater kicks off its 25th season questioning our civility and a gala event celebrates the extraordinary career of musician Harold Battiste who turns 80 this month! We go Inside the Arts for a sneak peek.

By Diane Mack

New Orleans, La. – Art lovers gear up for annual rite of fall as the Contemporary Arts Center kicks off Art for Arts' Sake 2011. More info at cacno.org

New Orleans, LA – Notes from New Orleans focuses on how and why an amazing collection of Indian art resides right here in the Crescent City. It's one collector's story about obsession.

To read a related article or see a piece of Dr. Bhansali's collection, visit Nolavie.com.

By Diane Mack

New Orleans, La. – Rare Indian bronze sculptures spanning 15 centuries are on display at the New Orleans Museum of Art through October 23,2011. The sculptures in the exhibit, The Elegant Image: Hindu, Buddhist and Jain Bronzes from the Indian Subcontinent are from the personal collection of local cardiologist Dr. Siddharth Bhansali.

New Orleans, LA – WWNO, in collaboration with Nolavie.com, brings you "Notes From New Orleans," a peek inside the unique life and culture of our region. This week Sharon Litwin interviews architect Alan Eskew about six miles of the Mississippi riverfront his firm is helping to reinvent.

New Orleans, LA – WWNO, in collaboration with Nolevie.com, brings you "Notes from New Orleans," a peek inside the unique life and culture of our region. This week Sharon Litwin is visiting Dooky Chase restaurant to satiate her appetite. However, Litwin isn't longing for the food this time around.

By Diane Mack

New Orleans, La. – The Arts Council of New Orleans honors individuals, organizations and corporations which have made outstanding contributions to the arts in New Orleans at the 35th Annual Community Arts Awards luncheon. The event will be held on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at the Roosevelt New Orleans Ballroom from 11:30 am - 1:30pm. More info at artscouncilofneworleans.org