• Express Yourself

    • Visual Arts: Fall-Winter 2023

      Visual Arts: Fall-Winter 2023

      “Self Portrait” by Katie McDowell (18), New Orleans Center for Creative Arts  "An Old Man in Military Costume" by Simone Wuttke (18), Dartmouth College (recent Benjamin Franklin High School graduate) "This oil on canvas painting is inspired by Rembrandt's 'An Old...

    • The Stages of Grief

      The Stages of Grief

      I have sat with anger ingrained in my ribs night after night. I know the five stages of grief. Why am I so stuck on anger? Denial was the first one. It hit when I stood in front of my fridge all alone in my house with my knees wobbling, staring at the screen on my...

    • Be Well

    • Yoga: Partner Poses

      Yoga: Partner Poses

      Partner Yoga Poses by Laurie Azzano of Lolo’s Youth StudioYaaaas, finally! Hello, summer! Inhale deadlines. Exhale freedom. If you’re like most, summer represents one big sigh of relief. No more early morning alarm clocks, homework, tests, school drama, or crazy,...

    • Saqqarah’s Brownies

      Saqqarah’s Brownies

      Makes 20-24 brownies (depending on how big you slice them) BAKE TIME: 30 minutesIngredients 6 eggs 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 3 cups brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 2 sticks butter 1/2 cup Crisco shortening 1 1/2 cups baking cocoa powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 3 teaspoons...

    • Resources for Your Mental Health

      Resources for Your Mental Health

      If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, or any form of mental distress, reach out to someone right away who can be there for you. Professional help is always an option when your psychological well-being is at risk. There is zero shame in...

    • Teen-Friendly NOLA Clinics Fall-Winter 2023

      Teen-Friendly NOLA Clinics Fall-Winter 2023

      Teen-Friendly NOLA ClinicsClinics that serve adolescents usually focus on the reproductive health needs of adolescents and young adults but may also provide primary care services. The ages served vary depending on the clinic, but they usually include preteens (11 or...

    • Have Fun

    • Mindfulness Guide for Your Zodiac Sign

      Mindfulness Guide for Your Zodiac Sign

      Have you ever wondered how you can apply astrology to your everyday life but don’t know where to start? Astrology can be very complex and sometimes overwhelming to interpret, so I have compiled a quick guide to help you consciously incorporate daily practices to...

    • How to Be an Eco-Dresser

      How to Be an Eco-Dresser

      Did you know clothing isn’t biodegradable?That means it doesn’t decompose once it’s dumped in the trash—it just sits in a landfill and creates nasty greenhouse gases in our environment. “We have to think longer and harder about the clothing we wear, where it came...

    • GLITTER!

      GLITTER!

      New Orleanians love their glitter, and, more than ever, we all deserve a little extra sparkle in our lives. Addie Ellis of the local biodegradable glitter company Glitter Nymph shared with us how to make shimmery oil that is good for your skin and nature. Since you...

    • Must Read Books Fall-Winter 2023

      Must Read Books Fall-Winter 2023

      I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast is Me by Jamison Shea What it’s about: Laure will do anything to prove a Black girl can be a star in the cutthroat world of Parisian ballet, even make a deal with a primordial power she finds in a pulsating river of blood in the...

    • Volunteer Opportunities for Service Hours

      Volunteer Opportunities for Service Hours

      Are you looking for inspiring ways to volunteer in the local community while fulfilling your school’s service hour requirements? We’ve talked to some great organizations in the area that rely on volunteers to help their wonderful programs run. Learn more about each...

    • Expand Your Mind

    • Unplanned Pregnancy in Louisiana

      Unplanned Pregnancy in Louisiana

      Imagine that you just found out you are pregnant. For some young people, this may be exciting news; for others, it is not. Questions swirl: How can I take care of a baby and finish school? How can I afford to be a parent if I don’t finish school? How will my parents...

    • Lucy Scholz

      Lucy Scholz

      Lucy Scholz is my “shero” because she ran 300 miles from Los Angeles, California, to Las Vegas, Nevada, as part of The Speed Project. That’s roughly like running to Houston, Texas, or Seaside, Florida, from New Orleans! Not only did she win the 2023 competition and...

    • When I Grow Up: Careers in Skilled Trades

      When I Grow Up: Careers in Skilled Trades

      Careers in Skilled Trades With the cost of college continuing to rise, skilled trade careers are a great alternative pathway to stable, well-paying work and upward social mobility. Many trade workers provide essential services and help build and maintain important...

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TUESDAY, MARCH 6

Women’s History Month: Art Gallery

Gallery display of paintings, small sculptures, and mixed media work showcasing the artistic talents of New Orleans’ female artists

6:00–9:00pm

Tremé Recreation Community Center, 900 N Villere St.

Women’s History Month: New Orleans Tricentennial Symposium

Noted female scholars, artists and activists discuss New Orleans’ history and future

7:00–9:00pm

Tremé Recreation Community Center, 900 N Villere St.

 

SATURDAY, MARCH 10

Sock Hop

Dance for grades 5, 6 and 7 that features a live DJ who takes song requests, as well as a snack bar with soda, candy, pickles and popcorn for sale

7:30–10:30pm (Doors open at 7:00pm)

Jewish Community Center, 5342 St. Charles Ave.
(Advance sale tickets: $10 member/$14 non-member; at the door price: $10 member/$15 non-member)

 

SUNDAY, MARCH 18

New Orleans Fashion Week: “Let’s Talk Fashion”

Join NOFW Founder Tracee Dundas, Project Runway Top 10 finalist Brik Allen and Designer and Branding Specialist Tabitha Bethune as they share their fashion journey, discuss the state of southern fashion, and give their perspective on NOMA’s fashion exhibit “A Queen Within: Adorned Archetypes”

3:00pm–4:00pm

New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins C. Diboll Circle, City Park(Free with museum admission)

 

SATURDAY, APRIL 14

CRC Teen Exhibition

The theme of this year’s competition is “How do you create a portrait of a city?” and welcomes submissions in any medium (submissions deadline is March 16th)

The exhibition opens on April 14 but will run for about a month

Contemporary Arts Center of New Orleans, 900 Camp St.

SATURDAY, APRIL 21

Girls on the Run 5K Run

5K (about 3.1 miles) run with dancing krewes stationed around the course to cheer on participants

7:00am–11:00am (registration opens at 7:00am, run starts at 8:00am followed by wellness fair and post-run celebration)

Audubon Park

Global Youth Service Day & Family Bike Ride

Join NORD Teens to celebrate Global Youth Service Day and collect food and clothing donations for those in need (event includes family bike ride, music, fun, and games)

9:00am–1:00pm

Milne Rec Center, 5420 Franklin Ave.

SATURDAY, MAY 12

Sock Hop

Dance for grades 5, 6 and 7 that features a live DJ who takes song requests, as well as a snack bar with soda, candy, pickles and popcorn for sale

7:30–10:30pm (Doors open at 7:00pm)

Jewish Community Center, 5342 St. Charles Ave.
(Advance sale tickets: $10 member/$14 non-member; at the door price: $10 member/$15 non-member)

TIP: Check out the websites of the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission, NORDC.ORG,

New Orleans Public Library, NOLALIBRARY.ORG,

YMCA of Greater New Orleans, YMCANEWORLEANS.ORG,

and New Orleans JCC, NOJCC.ORG,

for special events, afterschool programming, and summer programs (yep, the long, hot summer will be here sooner than it seems).