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2020 Vision: Gazing Forward For The New Year Jan 03, 2020

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The new year brings a brand new decade. And if you think about all the big changes that occurred in the last decade — iPads, Instagram, self-driving cars, ride-sharing apps, bitcoins, Candy Crush — well, we can only imagine what the world will look like by the end of this one. So today we put on our prognostication glasses, with an eye toward achieving 2020 vision. Let’s put the future in focus and talk about what the years ahead will see. We’re talking revolutions instead of resolutions for the new decade ahead. And no, this isn’t at all about politics. With 2020 vision, we see a few revolutions already under way. Last week, I ordered red wine with a scroll and a touch on an iPad at one high-end restaurant, while a friend ordered a burger and milkshake the same way at Shake Shack. Awesome, and weird. Plant burgers now emulate beef, and a fingerprint can get you through airport security or into a sports stadium. Parking apps are becoming visionary, too. Who carries spare change anymore

Local Photography Exhibit Turns A Lens On Venice Dec 20, 2019

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Venice has often been called a kindred city to New Orleans, with its Carnival traditions and tumultuous relationship with water. As part of PhotoNOLA , an annual celebration of photography, the Second Story Gallery in the Healing Center is hosting an exhibit called Venice: Two Perspectives: Lovell and Skuber. NolaVie’s Brian Friedman catches up with Charles Lovell, one of the exhibit’s featured photographers.

Stepping Inside The Preservation Resource Center’s Holiday Home Tour Dec 13, 2019

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The holidays are here, and for the Preservation Resource Center , that means the annual Holiday Home Tour is just around the corner. Each year in December, the PRC welcomes locals and visitors through the doors of some of the oldest and most well-preserved homes in and around the Garden District. Executive Director Danielle Del Sol joined NolaVie’s Kelley Crawford at WWNO for a preview. Visit ViaNolaVie for a related article written by Kelley Crawford.

The Feast Of The Seven Fishes Returns To The Ace Hotel Dec 06, 2019

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As is the case with most holidays, New Orleans has numerous Christmas traditions that set our city apart from others. The Feast of the Seven Fishes is one of them. Josephine Estelle, the restaurant at the Ace Hotel, will be hosting this traditional Italian American dinner next Tuesday, December 10th. NolaVie’s Brian Friedman invited Chef Chris Borges into the studio to learn more about the Feast.

Happy Raptor Charges Into Local Craft Distilling Scene Nov 22, 2019

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New Orleans abounds in spirits. And nowadays, not all of them are of the ethereal kind. The city will have eight craft distilleries by the end of this year. Happy Raptor is a relative newcomer on the distillery scene. NolaVie’s Renée Peck invites Meagen Moreland Taliancich, co-founder of Happy Raptor, into the studio to hear more about their New Orleans-inspired spirits.

How The Stranger Half Lives: The Weird Homes Tour Nov 15, 2019

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New Orleans is known for its unusual architecture, but there are a few houses around the city that are still bound to turn the heads of locals and visitors alike. This Saturday, several of those houses are opening their doors for the third annual Weird Homes Tour . NolaVie’s David Benedetto invited homeowner Sam Malvaney into the studio for a quick preview.

Reel Art: A Snapshot Of The Movie Poster Archives Nov 08, 2019

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In a world where people are quick to digitize everything, there are many who don’t want to forget the creative endeavors of those who came before binary codes. One of those groups is Movie Poster Archives , and NolaVie’s Kelley Crawford sat down with their Executive Director and author of the book Hollywood South: Glamour, Gumbo, and Greed , Linda Thurman. Visit ViaNolaVie for a related article written by Kelley Crawford.

Nola DNA Uncovers Hidden Histories In Old Newspapers Nov 01, 2019

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Nola DNA is a local preservation project centered around a massive archive of newspapers from over a hundred years ago. Writer and printmaker Joseph Makkos is the founder of Nola DNA, and he joined David Benedetto in the studio to talk about his discovery and how he’s planning to take it into the future. Visit ViaNolaVie for a related article written by David Bendetto.

After Decades Of Delivering, Postman Huey Moss Looks Forward To Tasty Second Act Oct 25, 2019

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Huey Moss has been delivering mail in New Orleans for almost 35 years, and at the end of this year, he’ll be retiring. NolaVie’s Brian Friedman invited Huey into the studio to hear about the job and his experiences over the years. Visit ViaNolaVie for a related article written by Brian Friedman.

Filmmaker Spotlight: Phillip Youmans On 'Burning Cane' Oct 18, 2019

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The 30th New Orleans Film Festival kicked off this week, and one of the centerpiece movies is Burning Cane . The film’s director is 19-year-old New Orleans native Phillip Youmans, who won the prestigious Founders Award at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival. NolaVie’s David Benedetto invited Phillip into the studio upon his return back home for the film festival. Visit ViaNolaVie for a related article written by David Benedetto.

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