AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoVampire Season: New Orleans’ Krewe of Boo honored the 50th anniversary of Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire, with her son Christopher Rice joining the parade as grand marshal. Arts & Culture: The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation awarded $2 million in grants, while a new map highlights 116 murals and sculptures downtown. Southern University’s Visual Arts Gallery also opened a group exhibition exploring light and darkness. On the Screen: A new documentary about the legendary Dew Drop Inn premiered at the New Orleans Film Festival. What’s On: Reggae Fest, Chess Fest, the Freret Street Festival and LUNA Fête’s puppetry parade are among the local happenings ahead; the Polar Express train ride is also set to return to New Orleans for Christmas. Local Sounds: A roundup of October’s favorite local music offers a fresh listen for Louisiana fans.
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