Yakamein is one of those traditional New Orleans dishes with uncertain origins. Some say it was brought over by Chinese immigrants in the 1800s, while others point to the return of African American veterans after World War II or the Korean War. Either way, Ms. Linda Green reigns over the beef noodle soup tradition in New Orleans, earning her the title of The Yakamein Lady . NolaVie’s Brian Friedman invited Ms. Linda into the studio to learn more. Visit ViaNolaVie for a related article written by

The NOLA Voice Talent Foundation is bringing back the great tradition of live radio drama on December 21 with their 10th annual production of It’s a Wonderful Life . Co-director and performer George Trahanis joins NolaVie’s Kelley Crawford at WWNO to give us a preview. Visit ViaNolaVie for a related article written by Kelley Crawford.

New Orleans has a way of making any holiday its own, so it’s no surprise that our Christmas season has a singular kind of sparkle. NolaVie’s Renée Peck illuminates Christmas in the Crescent City in this special holiday edition of Notes from New Orleans. If you live in New Orleans, or you’re visiting the city, you’ve probably noticed that the holidays look a little different around here. For one thing, the climate isn’t conducive to ugly Christmas sweaters -- our shoppers are more apt to be

The month of December usually brings a selection of holiday choral concerts to New Orleans, and this year is no exception. The New Orleans Vocal Arts Chorale is getting ready to kick off their holiday season with a repertoire of winter music. NolaVie’s David Benedetto invited the choir’s Artistic Director, Dr. Meg Frazier, into the studio for a preview. Visit ViaNolaVie for a related article written by David Benedetto.

Edge Slayer is a New Orleans-based multimedia artist and music producer. Alongside an LGBTQ+ group of organizers, she helps to put on events that provide positive spaces for black trans women in the area. David Benedetto invited Edge into the studio to hear about her recent creative work in this installment of NolaVie's occasional series, Listening To Locals . Visit ViaNolaVie for a related article written by David Benedetto.

Burlesque has a long, illustrious history in New Orleans, but this weekend, the performance art is getting a nerdy makeover. NOLA Nerdlesque , a two-day festival, is coming to the Contemporary Arts Center and the Allways Lounge. NolaVie’s Brian Friedman invites burlesque historian and performer Persé Fanny into the studio for an overview of the festival. Visit ViaNolaVie for a related article written by Brian Friedman.

Picture this: there are teams of dancers, music pounding from the speakers, and on stage are two women about to arm wrestle it out. That is just part of the scene at NO LAW , or, New Orleans Ladies Arm Wrestling, which will be having its final brawl on Saturday at One Eyed Jacks. NolaVie’s Kelley Crawford invites organizers Rosamund Looney and Katie Hunter-Lowrey to WWNO for a preview of the event. Visit ViaNolaVie for a related article written by Kelley Crawford.

The Three Rivers Art Festival draws art and music lovers to downtown Covington annually during the second weekend in November. This year’s festival will have artwork from over 200 artists and a crowd of some 60,000 people. NolaVie’s Renée Peck caught up with festival coordinator Sarada Bennett to talk about Three Rivers and its influence on the art and culture of the Northshore. Visit ViaNolaVie for a related article written by Renée Peck.

Julie Odell has been writing music for most of her life — often accompanied by just a piano or a guitar. In this edition of NolaVie’s occasional series, Listening to Locals, David Benedetto sits down with Julie to hear about her musical past, present, and future. Visit ViaNolaVie for a related article written by David Benedetto.

No one has stories quite like a Southerner has stories, and Folwell Dunbar proves that tenfold. From swimming in the swamps to tempting death in some unlikely situations, Folwell has compiled his most outrageous stories into a new book called He Falls Well . NolaVie’s Kelley Crawford caught up with Folwell to talk life, writing, and choices. Visit ViaNolaVie for a related article written by Kelley Crawford.