Crosstown Conversations Jeanne Nathan

The once beautiful Orpheum theater is beautiful again, and ready to welcome home our own Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, just in time for the orchestra's 25th anniversary.

LPO's Sean Snyder gives us a preview of an exciting, homegrown season.

And, how could we let the day go by without taking on the extraordinary Republican Presidential debates last night. Lots of excitement there too, but did they deal with the right issues?

Barbara Hill Moore is not only an internationally recognized Opera/singer and educator, but a mentor who works to help disadvantaged singers gain careers in classical music. She and equally recognized baritone Leon Turner will talk about a special free performance of the Opera "Wading Back" at Loyola this weekend, and about careers in Opera.

We'll also talk about a bold and exciting plan to create a new arts and entertainment district in Arabi, just next door to the Lower 9th Ward.