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E.O. Wilson and Alex Harris: Naturalism, Youth, and Southern Photography at Tulane Oct. 15

Alabama-born Edward O. Wilson is arguably the most important naturalist of the last half of the 20th century, and his research, writing, and advocacy have dramatically shaped the conversation around the natural sciences and conservation in the 21st. He is the recipient of the National Medal of Science in the United States and the prestigious … E.O. Wilson and Alex Harris: Naturalism, Youth, and Southern Photography at Tulane Oct. 15

Live Human Condition: Geoff Dyer at Tulane Monday Night

Harper’s magazine is the only periodical to which I subscribe whose issues I read cover-to-cover every single time. Or, that used to be true—until Zadie Smith stopped writing the ‘New Books’ section. I don’t really have anything against Larry McMurty or Joshua Cohen, who have succeeded her, but now it just seems like every book … Live Human Condition: Geoff Dyer at Tulane Monday Night

Room 220 presents: LIVE PROSE with Adam Parfrey and Joseph Scott Morgan

The fall 2012 season of Room 220 ‘s LIVE PROSE reading series continues in October with a double dose of darkness. Adam Parfrey and Joseph Scott Morgan will present their new books—which deal with the seriously mysterious and macabre—at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 22, at 725 St. Ferdinand St. (between Dauphine and Royal Streets, … Room 220 presents: LIVE PROSE with Adam Parfrey and Joseph Scott Morgan

NOLA MIX Fundraiser Party for Youth DJ Programs

Jump Start your weekend at the NOLA MIX Fundraiser Party to benefit Press Street’s Youth DJ Programs at Antenna Gallery, Ashé Cultural Arts Center, and the Freret Neighborhood Center. We will have performances by local DJs: Brice Nice, DJ Proppa Bear, DJ Pr_ck, DJ DubLa, DJ Yamin , DJ Tony Skratchere, DJ BeesKnees, Slangston Hughes … NOLA MIX Fundraiser Party for Youth DJ Programs

Antenna Open Call 2013

Antenna Open Call for 2013 Exhibitions

Deadline: December 10, 2012

Application Fee: $35

Award: Exhibition with $1200 Stipend

Exhibition: One Month Between May 2013 and Dec 2013

Exhibitions are not limited to any media, and all applicants will be considered for solo or group exhibitions.

Tantric Wealth by Derek Larson

Press Street’s Antenna Gallery is pleased to present Tantric Wealth, a solo exhibition of work by Derek Larson. Presented in conjunction with St. Claude Art District’s newest venue, May Gallery and Residency at 2839 N. Robertson Street, it marks the end of Antenna and Press Street’s satellite programming (our next exhibition will be in our brand new … Tantric Wealth by Derek Larson

Recap: Room 220’s LIVE PROSE with T. Geronimo Johnson, Khaled al-Berry, Lucy Fricke, and T.J. Dema

On Sept. 13, Room 220 hosted the kickoff event for its fall season of LIVE PROSE with an evening of readings by T. Geronimo Johnson, Khaled al-Berry, Lucy Fricke, and T.J. Dema at Melvin’s Bar, which proved to be a surprisingly excellent venue for a literary event. More than 70 people came out, including a … Recap: Room 220’s LIVE PROSE with T. Geronimo Johnson, Khaled al-Berry, Lucy Fricke, and T.J. Dema

A Simple Hat and a Complicated Story: The Risk of Unreliable Storytelling in a Recovering City

Nine Lives author Dan Baum will present his work at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 2, at Tulane University’s Freeman Auditorium. In honor of his appearance, Room 220 is delighted to repost an article on Baum by Ariella Cohen that originally appeared in Next American City magazine in 2009. Cohen, who is now an editor … A Simple Hat and a Complicated Story: The Risk of Unreliable Storytelling in a Recovering City

Crescent City Books hosts October authors, celebrates 20 years

The Black Widow Salon continues its docket of literary events next month with presentations by Mark Yakich from 7 – 9 p.m. on Oct. 1 and Carolyn Hembree from 2 – 4 p.m. on Oct. 6. Both events will take place at Crescent City Books (230 Chartres St.) and the latter will also celebrate the … Crescent City Books hosts October authors, celebrates 20 years

Recap: Carolyn Hembree book launch

Fifty-or-so people braved the long trek across the Industrial Canal on Sept. 13 to attend the book launch for poet Carolyn Hembree’s Skinny at Lipstick Lingerie and Boutique in Chalmette. It was likely the cultural highlight of the decade for that strip mall, and a fantastic kickoff to Room 220‘s fall season of events. Thanks … Recap: Carolyn Hembree book launch