This week on Inside the Arts, Diavolo | Architecture in Motion , brings a high energy performance to the Mahalia Jackson Theater, kicking off a new season of dance for the New Orleans Ballet Association. We talk with Diavolo founder and artistic director Jacques Heim. Then, the Storyville Collective and Delgado Community College Theater present The Laramie Project . The work remembers Matthew Shepard, an openly gay student, who was the victim of a hate crime in Wyoming, that drew national

It's a musical blowout this week on Inside the Arts. We begin with a face-off between renowned drummers Herlin Riley and John Vidacovich as the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation kicks off its new concert season. Then, a contemporary art venue in the Bywater gives you a chance to make an artful sound as the Music Box Village reopens this weekend. And, Musaica, an award-winning chamber ensemble opens a new season with a focus on Jewish composers. Airs Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m., Wednesdays at 8

This week on Inside the Arts, a solo exhibit of mixed media works on paper by multi-disciplinary artist José Torres-Tama opens at the UNO Downtown Gallery in the St. Claude Arts District. "Hard Living in the Big Easy" honors the Latin American immigrant community and its contributions to the rebirth of New Orleans. Then, a family friendly arts experience in St. Bernard Parish signals the end of summer. We visit the 3rd and final Summer Second Sunday at Crevasse 22|River House, a sculpture garden

This week on Inside the Arts, ever thought you'd be hoping for hotter days in August? Well, that wish could lead you to a free visit to some of the coolest spots in town. That's the idea behind the Helis Foundation's Art and A/C campaign. We talk with Helis Foundation managing director, Jessie Haynes. Then, conversation with artist and children's author Alex Beard. His latest book, The Lying King, is a parable that takes us to the animal kingdom. It approaches the subject of lying in a time

This week on Inside the Arts, a look at Culture Collision 10. The unique "happy hour" hosted by WWNO, focuses on the city's top non-profit arts groups. Then, conversation with Ashé Cultural Arts Center co-founder Carole Bebelle on the organization's 20th Anniversary. And, the Saenger Theatre gears up for a new season anchored by the Broadway smash hit, Hamilton. Airs Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m., Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m., and Thursdays at 8:45 a.m.

This week on Inside the Arts, the Marigny Opera Ballet gears up for its 5th season. Executive director Dave Hurlbert stops by for a chat. And, the tricentennial art installation, EMPIRE by Los Angeles based artists Fallen Fruit, continues its run at Tulane's Newcomb Art Museum. Airs Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m., Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m., and Thursdays at 8:45 a.m.

This week on Inside the Arts, Jazz singer Anais St. John brings to life one of the city’s most infamous madams in her new cabaret show, Lulu White: Queen of Storyville. Then, the Tennessee Williams Company of New Orleans opens its 4th season with the playwright’s autobiographical work, Vieux Carré. And, we celebrate the city's 300th Anniversary with a Tricentennial Rag. Jazz clarinetist and composer Dr. Michael White is back with a new CD. Airs Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m., Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m., and

Inside The Arts: Newsies: The Musical, Satchmo Summerfest, White Linen Night This week on Inside the Arts, read all about it! Newsies is coming to New Orleans. Summer Lyric Theatre of Tulane presents the stage musical based on the Disney hit movie. Then, Satchmo Summerfest presented by Chevron gets underway in the French Quarter. The 18th annual celebration honors legendary trumpeter and native son Louis Armstrong. And... Hancock Whitney White Linen Night kicks off an evening of festivities in

This week on Inside the Arts, the Anthony Bean Community Theatre Summer Performing Arts Camp culminates with the Tony nominated Broadway musical, The Me Nobody Knows. A musical they simply call "ME" gives voice to the feelings of inner-city youth. We'll talk with camp director Elise Felix, and youth director/actor Tyler Felix. Then, two exhibits on view at the artist run Front Gallery in the St. Claude Arts District might tweak your 'think' on a variety of issues. One is a solo exhibit of new

This week on Inside the Arts, the historic Blue Room comes alive as the Roosevelt New Orleans celebrates its 125th Anniversary with the Great American Speakeasy Supper Club. Then, WWNO's Fred Kasten talks with pianist Lynne Arriale. And, emerging artists will tickle the ivories as the Musical Arts Society of New Orleans presents its 27th New Orleans International Piano Competition and Keyboard Festival. Airs Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m., Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m., and Thursdays at 8:45 a.m.