The Backyard Ballroom was built from a corrugated metal roof shack in the Ninth Ward. Local artists came together to create a new venue for theatrical performances in the neighborhood. They also wrote an entirely original play with a live local band playing an original scor... Read more

Street Talk soldier David Kunian talks to restaurant legend Leah Chase of Dooky Chase, internationally reknown culinary activist Poppy Tooker, and Kerry Seaton, proprietor of Willie Mae's Scotch House (home of the Food Network's proclamation: "Best Fried Chicken in the Worl... Read more

Sweet Home New Orleans (SHNO) is a non-profit organization dedicated to revitalizing the music and cultural community within the neighborhoods of New Orleans by helping our tradition bearers secure stable, affordable housing. SHNO is a collaboration of service providers th... Read more

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

"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

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

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

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