Video only: Mayoral Forum on Music Policy

Monday, September 11, 2017 -
6:30pm to 8:30pm

Carver Theater

2101 Orleans Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70116
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Welcome back to the historic Carver Theater; during the 1950’s hailed as “America’s finest theater exclusively for colored patrons” with the latest in technology, architectural designs, and the finest amenities. Return as history moves forward with the installation of the Carver Theater’s new state-of-the-art natural sounding Meyer Sound system; an extraordinary breakthrough in sound technology attaining an optimal acoustical experience.

Re-designed as a live performance entertainment venue primarily focus on jazz, big band ensembles, chamber music, operetta, musicals, stage plays, dance recitals, and Off-Broadway Shows; the fully renovated 16,000-square-foot theater with the “finest amenities” comfortably seat approximately 600 guests with the ability to accommodate a much greater number for non-seated performances and special events. The beamless construction and flat flooring design provides for an obstruction less view and present endless opportunities for various productions.

State of the art technology and the development of acoustical sound barriers designed to prevent the intrusion and extrusion of sounds during performances allows the Carver to serve as a prime venue for live audio and video recordings by the music, film, and entertainment industry. Located just blocks from the French Quarter, proximal to downtown New Orleans, the Carver also serves as an excellent location for music conferences, film festivals and screenings, and other arts related events.

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The Ella Project, OffBeat Media, and The Recording Academy (GRAMMY) will be hosting a public forum on music policy Monday, September 11th from 6:30 to 8:30p at the historic Carver Theatre (2101 Orleans Ave) in New Orleans. All major candidates for the upcoming mayoral election will be in attendance. WWOZ will be video streaming live from the event on our website and Facebook page. Please note that this event is NOT being broadcast on the radio.

Watch live video stream here or on Facebook Live.

The forum will be moderated by author and former Times Picayune columnist Lolis Eric Elie. Panelists include Jan Ramsey, Publisher and Editor in Chief of OffBeat Media, Fred Johnson, Co-Founder of the Black Men of Labor, Melissa Weber (DJ Soul Sister) and Larry Blumenfeld, journalist and music critic. This forum is free and open to the public.

Candidates will address their policies for: 
• Nurturing an environment where our citizens are able to express their cultural traditions uninhibited.
• Ensuring New Orleans’ tradition of public performance and neighborhood music flourishes in concert with continued neighborhood development.
• Working with the music community to utilize music to address other major issues such as public safety, education, and housing.

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