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Edward Baptist presents THE HALF HAS NEVER BEEN TOLD: SLAVERY AND THE MAKING OF AMERICAN CAPITALISM on Nov. 2 at Octavia Books

Historian Edward Baptist will present his new book, The Half Has Never Been Told: Slavery and the Making of American Capitalism, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2, at Octavia Books (513 Octavia St.).  The Half Has Never Been Told is a meticulously researched, elegantly crafted work of historical reporting that illustrates the fundamental role of … Edward Baptist presents THE HALF HAS NEVER BEEN TOLD: SLAVERY AND THE MAKING OF AMERICAN CAPITALISM on Nov. 2 at Octavia Books

in tandem – Deltaworkers presents Erkka Nissinen and Nathaniel Mellors

During Brad Benischek’s solo exhibition “Nocturnal Emissions” in Press Street‘s Antenna gallery Deltaworkers has curated an evening of video works as a part of the MiniPlex’s in tandem program. The screening will feature works by Hong Kong based Finnish artist Erkka Nissinen and Los Angeles based British artist Nathaniel Mellors. Both these artist’s works as well as … in tandem – Deltaworkers presents Erkka Nissinen and Nathaniel Mellors

My belief is that we’re all face-talking: An interview with Eli Horowitz

Eli Horowitz—former editor and publisher of McSweeney’s—released a new book about a generation of children born without speech, The Silent History, as a serialized novel that came out daily on iOS devices (iPhone and iPad). It included e-specific features like “Field Reports,” mini-stories that existed within the world of the overall novel—deepening the story but … My belief is that we’re all face-talking: An interview with Eli Horowitz

Every single adult literacy program in New Orleans has a wait list: One Book One New Orleans addresses a citywide desire to read

Megan Holt doubts many people are surprised to learn that New Orleans’ adult literacy rate is lower than the national average—the New Orleans Community Data Center estimates the city has a 26 percent low-literacy rate among 18- to 64-year olds, compared to 23 percent nationally. Stereotypical perceptions of the city are informed by a legacy … Every single adult literacy program in New Orleans has a wait list: One Book One New Orleans addresses a citywide desire to read

Platforms Fund Launch Party!

Join us at Press Street Headquarters (3718 St. Claude Avenue) on Wednesday, October 22, 7-9pm for the official launch of the Platforms Fund. We will celebrate this monumental occasion for the New Orleans art community with conversations and libations. Platforms Fund organizers will be on hand to discuss the possibilities for your big ideas. WHAT … Platforms Fund Launch Party!

Thursday! Thursday! Thursday! Music Makers, Cuban book arts, and the Great New Orleans Kidnapping!

As tends to happen from time to time, this Thursday, Oct. 16, will bring to New Orleans three excellent book events, but you’ll have to be a time-traveling ninja to get to all of them. So, take your pick: Tim Duffy, founder of the Music Maker Relief Foundation, will present that organization’s new book, We Are … Thursday! Thursday! Thursday! Music Makers, Cuban book arts, and the Great New Orleans Kidnapping!

Buick on Fire

Memorials and tributes. Backseat memories. I’d find the key to the universe in an old parked car. Group exhibition with works by Antenna members: Amanda Cassingham-Bardwell, Ben Fox-McCord, Laura Gipson, Susan Gisleson, Natalie McLaurin, Yuka Petz, Bob Snead, Ashley Teamer, Carl Joe Williams   “My grandfather only drove Buicks and I wear a lot of … Buick on Fire