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Julie's Year of Teaching

Wed, 05/23/07
Authored by Eve Abrams
In this Street Talk, Eve Abrams talks with veteran teacher Julie Wedding about her first year back in New Orleans since the storm. For Julie, talking about being a teacher — in large part — means talking about her students. Read more

Remembering Alvin Batiste

Tue, 05/22/07
Authored by Jason Songe
Father, Son and Students Honor the Memory of Alvin Batiste "Mr. Bat was a model musician. Every day we'd see him before class, always shedding, always practicing. He embodied the spirit of the ideal musician because even at the age he was, he was always trying to get bette... Read more

A Dollop of History

Sun, 05/20/07
Authored by David Weinberg
"A Dollop of History in Every Bite" is a culinary history project that explores the evolution of Creole cookery in New Orleans. The educational project was initiated in January 2005 with a Save Our History grant awarded by the History Channel. The program was also the winn... Read more

'OZone Email Newsletter for May, 2007

Tue, 05/15/07
Dear Guardian of the Groove, We've been busy here at 'OZ since last I wrote to you! Thanks to you and your fellow Guardians of the Groove, we completed another very successful Spring fund drive. Once again, you and your fellow listeners heeded the call and provided the r... Read more

Music Education

Wed, 05/09/07
Authored by David Weinberg
Debut from Street Talk reporter David Weinberg on music education in New Orleans. David's living with music relief worker and activist Peter Spring in the Bywater area of the city. Read more

Save our Music — Teach our Young People

Thu, 04/19/07
Speech to the Seattle Rotary Club to Support Marching Band Programs in the New Orleans Public Schools SUMMARY: David Freedman's speech to the Seattle Rotary Club to support marching band programs in the New Orleans Public Schools BY: David Freedman, General Manager, WWOZ-FM... Read more

Not Your Grandma's Shotgun

Tue, 04/10/07
Authored by Eve Troeh
In this Street Talk, Eve Troeh takes a look at a group that's reinventing the New Orleans cultural icon, the shotgun house. Tulane School of Architecture and Neighborhood Housing Services have teamed up for the Design-Build project. Their goal: to create contemporary shotg... Read more

Street Talk Explores the Parade Permit Fee Debacle

Tue, 04/03/07
In this Street Talk, reporter David Kunian talks to second liners and the Social Aid and Pleasure Club Task Force and asks about social aid and pleasure clubs and the 300% increase in parade permit fees. Read more

Street Talk Covers the Music Permit Controversy

Tue, 04/03/07
Authored by David Kunian
In the latest Street Talk, crack reporter (and no, he's not on crack, but he might seem like it) David Kunian interviewed club owners, musicians and property owners about the music license controversy. Where and when should live music be played in New Orleans? Some say "e... Read more

'OZone Email Newsletter for March, 2007

Thu, 03/15/07
A Letter from WWOZ General Manager David Freedman Spring has sprung in the Crescent City, and our Spring on-air membership drive begins Monday morning! You can help us get a head start on our goal by making your pledge now. Everyone who pledges by March 18 will receive a co... Read more

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