Elizabeth Gross is a local poet, professor, and Ancient Greek translator whose writing has been described as both subtle and hypnotic. Her latest book is called this body/that lightning show . For this installment of NolaVie’s series, Conversations with Artists , Kelley Crawford invites Elizabeth into the studio to talk about her work, the human condition, and the cosmos. Visit ViaNolaVie for a related article written by Kelley Crawford.

The Peabody Hotel in Memphis may have its ducks, but Brennan’s in New Orleans can match the attraction. The French Quarter restaurant has its own resident family of turtles. Since the spring of 2015, 10 of them have inhabited the fountain pool in the French Quarter restaurant’s lush courtyard. NolaVie’s Renée Peck spoke with Brennan’s General Manager Christian Pendleton about the resident turtles, and the annual parade that honors them – surely the slowest second line on Earth. Visit ViaNolaVie

Tulane’s School of Public Health is hosting its first ever film festival , from May 10th through the 12th. The festival lineup covers a variety of public health-related topics that are relevant to our area, including water issues, gun violence, and veterans’ health. NolaVie’s David Benedetto invited organizer David Roston into the studio for a preview. Visit ViaNolaVie for a related article written by David Benedetto.

Each Friday, NolaVie brings us brief conversations with local artists and culture bearers. For their new monthly series, Conversations with Artists, Managing Editor Kelley Crawford will invite local artists to discuss what it means to be human through the wisdom of creative practice. Today, she welcomes Travis Bird of Shotgun Cinema into the studio. Visit ViaNolaVie for a related article written by Kelley Crawford.

When the Leidenheimer Baking Company decided to expand operations, they faced an obstacle in the form of an 1895 single shotgun house on their property. Rather than have it demolished, they approached The Preservation Resource Center for an alternative. NolaVie’s Brian Friedman invites Danielle Del Sol, Executive Director of the PRC, to pick up the story. Visit ViaNolaVie for a related article written by Brian Friedman.

New Orleans’ Mexican Cultural Institute plays host to artists across a diversity of geographies and mediums . Their current exhibition comes from visual artist Carmen Mariscal. Carmen’s art explores themes of memory, family history, fragility, and confinement. NolaVie’s David Benedetto welcomed Carmen into the studio to hear more. Visit ViaNolaVie for a related article written by David Benedetto.

Festival season is upon us, and with the first weekend in April comes the Freret Street Festival . This year, the event is operating under the leadership of the Rotary Club of New Orleans Riverbend, a group firmly focused on community engagement. Reverend Dr. Andrew Ward joins NolaVie’s David Benedetto at WWNO to discuss some festival highlights. Visit ViaNolaVie for a related article written by David Benedetto.

Nola to Angola is known for its 170-mile bike ride from New Orleans to Angola prison to raise funds for a bus service that keeps families connected. On Saturday, April 6, the group will host its second annual social ride, called Spring Brake. The local ride will visit and raise money for 4 organizations that focus on youth justice throughout the city. NolaVie’s Kelley Crawford welcomes organizer Nicky Gillies to the studio for a preview. Visit ViaNolaVie for a related article written by Kelley

Simply the word gentrification is enough to spark heated debate, especially in a city as steeped in history and as fiercely loyal to its neighborhoods as New Orleans. A young dance troupe is addressing the issue in a singular way. NolaVie’s Brian Friedman invited Jeremy Guyton, youth program director for Dancing Grounds , as well as Akelah Sabreen, a student in the program, into the studio to discuss their upcoming festival, which is called Dance for Social Change. Visit ViaNolaVie for a related

NolaVie brings us another installment of the occasional music series, Listening to Locals . Dianella is the latest solo project of songwriter and violinist Danielle Ryce, who’s been playing in the local folk pop scene for several years now. David Benedetto sits down with Danielle to learn about the new project and her latest single, “Oh, Honey.” Visit ViaNolaVie for a related article written by David Benedetto.