Executive Director of Upturn Arts, Dana Reed, stops by the NOLA Famous Studio to talk about this amazing program that teaches children how to express themselves through the arts.  Their annual fundraiser "Appetite for Art" is November 13, 2019.  Fashion and Lifestyle Blogger, Becca Michelet, cohosts this episode! Listen now to hear the importance of this program for our City, and all of the NOLA Famous Celebs that have donated their time to make this program what it is today!

Jack Sutton joins us in the NOLA Famous Studio to reveal if diamonds really are a girl's best friend?  He's been in the business for 30 years, and with two locations in The Big Easy, he is able to offer the best prices! Get a lesson in gemology from the Diamond man himself! The "King of Bling", YoYo aka Birdie, stops by to cohost and show off some of his custom pieces.  As Lil Wayne would say..... "Bling Bling".  

Future King of New Orleans, David Mora, stops by the NOLA Famous studio to explain his title, his love for the city, his amazing photography, and maybe his day job! New Orleans Attorney, Chris Minias, stops in for some wine and cohosting duties.  All of our guests love the Big Easy, but David might just take the "king cake".  

Dr. Rohan Walvekar stops by the studio to talk about the creation of the nDorse App.  NDorse is a mobile and web based application that allows real time positive reinforcement and feedback by saying something nice to your colleagues and friends.  Dr. Walvekar is paying it forward and making our work environment a happier, healthier place.  This app started in hospitals and is now transitioning to schools, and offices across the country.  He's amazing and so is his project! Listen in as he spreads love and positivity.  

Hollywood South episode in the NOLA Famous Studio today.  We were joined by Fallon Young, Director of the New Orleans Film Society giving us all of the details on the 30th Annual N.O. Film Festival.  We were also joined by Writer/Director of "Up From The Streets", Michael Murphy and the film's producer, Cilista Eberle.  The N.O. Film Festival is being held October 16 - 23.  "Up From the Streets" debuts Saturday, October 19th.  Get your tickets TODAY for this amazing film, and all of the debuts happening around the city!

In this emotional interview, Wendy Rodrigue opens up about the life of her late husband, world-renowned artist George Rodrigue.  In honor of George's memory, Wendy created the Life and Legacy tour, and now travels to schools all over the United States and shares Blue Dog's story and never before seen works of art from George Rodrigue himself.  This interview is raw, endearing and will bring you to tears.  We are incredibly lucky that Wendy shares these stories and keeps the memory of this great man alive!

The 3rd Annual Mac N Cheese Festival is being held Saturday, October 12th in Louis Armstrong Park.  Jules Egren stops in to tell us how she got the idea to start the festival while day drinking on her porch. Isn't that how all great ideas come to life? Listen in as we hear the menu, bands, and all the details that turn the Big Easy into the Big Cheesy.  

Wilfred Hester joins us in the NOLA Famous Studio to talk about being the official trainer for Paws,  his program that he hopes to take to area schools, and lots of fun tips and tricks for your four legged friends! Artist Rachel Wheat, self proclaimed pet whisperer, joins in as cohost.  Standard Poodle Laveau Gardner makes a special appearance and tests Wil's training. skills!  Score is Wil - 1, Laveau - 0!

Mike Brandner was voted best attorney in The Big Easy, and after sitting down with him, we see why! He's such a down-to-earth, great guy who puts family first! And have you seen his commercials??  Get to know the real Mike in this interview! Don't forget to support "Brandner Gives Back" by purchasing your tickets to "Gettin' Piggy With It" on October 19th! Thank you to our cohost this episode, Dr. Jules Walters, for bringing Mike into the NOLA Famous Studio!

Hunter Cole marries art and science in a mesmerizing new multimedia exhibit entitled Living Light: Photographs by Light of Bioluminescent Bacteria.  She reinterprets science as art through the creation of living artworks, abstractions, digital art and installations using bioluminescent bacteria.  Her work has been recognized world-wide.  Don't miss this exhibit at the Zeigest Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center Theatre October 5 - November 28.  A special evening entitled "Glow" will be held Thursday, October 10th which will include live performance art, as well as photographs.