Culture
All Night Long
The Jazz scene, the musicians and the East End of London were the backdrop for this reimagined version of a Shakespearean classic.
The Curious Case of F. Scott Fitzgerald
The city of New Orleans in some small way helped shape Mr. Fitzgerald’s views in a time where contradictions were the norm
The Fabu Flappers
There was an augur of change in the air and women played a momentous role in all aspects
Music
All Night Long
The Jazz scene, the musicians and the East End of London were the backdrop for this reimagined version of a Shakespearean classic.
The Little Piano Girl Of East Liberty
A Jazz great who overcame racial and gender inequality and her contribution should be heralded, noted and admired.
The Forgotten Story of Lucien-Leon Guillaume Lambert
First classical composer of African descent who came to be known as the creator of Creole romantic music
Holiday Songs by Louisiana Artists
The Creole and Cajun culture brings a unique spin on Christmas traditions.
Remembering Buckwheat Zydeco at El Sido's
Cars were lined up for miles around and people lined up toe-to-toe, admiring the hometown boy ‘who done good’.
Books
The Curious Case of F. Scott Fitzgerald
The city of New Orleans in some small way helped shape Mr. Fitzgerald’s views in a time where contradictions were the norm
Fashion
The Fabu Flappers
There was an augur of change in the air and women played a momentous role in all aspects
Fashion Dethroned
What made this fashion show different and historical was a combination of things both political and creative, even if it was serendipitous.
A Yarn For Nature
From big fashion houses like Prada and Gucci to smaller fashion designers, there are some in the fashion industry that are trying to make their label more green conscious.
The Second Life Collection
Dressing for an interview may not feel like dressing for a performance but you are in essence trying to win over your audience
Fast Fashion - Made in ______
Through my own experience and by watching these films I know that the fight for fair wages and safe working conditions is not new
Movies
Top 5 - Louis Malle Films
Malle co-wrote the screenplay about a prostitute and her daughter living in Storyville
The Masters
I wanted to see how different filmmakers from around the world explored our collective human experience.
Lust for Life
In this film, Vincent van Gogh finally received the validation that he was seeking all of his short, tragic life
Top 5: Films of Ingmar Bergman
His subjects were poignant to the human experience which made his films masterpieces
Art
Mickalene Thomas - Baring Her Soul
An artist who is honoring her family, her community, her gender and her sexuality