SECTIONS:Defender PicksJeudiMay 23rdNOMA’s Besthoff Sculpture Garden (5:00 PM) The NOLA Project presents this festive comedy that pits two of Shakespeare's most beloved characters in a war of words and wits
Thursdays at Twilight with Alex McMurray City Park’s Botanical Garden (5:00 PM) New Orleanian songwriter performs at the weekly outdoor concert series
The Ogden Museum (6:00 PM) Singer/ songwriter who has recently performed at Austin City Limits Music Festival and provided tour support for Raul Malo and the Wood Brothers
Maya Erdelyi Reception and Film Screening The Foundation Gallery (6:00 PM) A screening of Maya's award-winning animation "Pareidolia" followed by a Q &A with the artist
Snug Harbor (8:00 & 10:00 PM) The third evening of a chamber music festival that has something for classical aficionados and dilettantes alike
Hi Ho Lounge (9:00 PM) Hip hop artist raps on St. Claude with his album Trap Hop
Circle Bar (10:00 PM) Performing tracks from the new album 'What a World' |
2 Cent Drops Annual Christmas Parody Literacy advocates cum hip-hop virtuosos cum filmmakers, 2 Cent are at it again. At the stroke of midnight, the civic minded artists released their third annual Christmas video. As always, the group spread awareness, holiday joy, and laughs while taking aim at some of music's biggest stars. This year, they skewer the likes of Lady Gaga, Rick Ross... and Weezy. Video after the jump. Who is Mr. Ghetto?NoDef Talks to the Man Behind the 'Walmart' Video A moment of fussing wih the tape recorder provided just enough time for Mr. Ghetto's phone to ring, again.
"Wally wally wally wally wally wally wally wally. " Battle Royalty: Producer Sues Lil Wayne's Label for $20 Million Lil Wayne may have the golden grill and the facility with language, but his hits also have the habit of containing that catchy beat. You know, so the kids will like it. One of the people responsible for turning the knobs and lining up the drum tracks is claiming producing a track is worth a lot of money - that Weezy record labels Young Money Entertainment and Cash Money Records have yet to pay up. NOLA-based producer Deezle says he's owed $20 million for work on 2008's "Lollipop," "Mrs Officer" and other tracks from Tha Carter III. Bu-Bu-Bu-Buckle dem Shoes! New Orleans Bounce Rap is breaking out nationally! Makes me want to throw my head against the nearest wall, and start shaking my derriere. Vanity Fair helps the rest of America catch up. Also we love this video! 
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