On this week's edition of All Things New Orleans our education reporter, Jess Clark, chats with author Walter C. Stern about his new book " Race and Education in New Orleans ". Then, we'll discuss the medical marijuana program in Texas with Morris Denton, CEO of Compassionate Cultivation . And later, Jessica Rosgaard checks in with Cityscapes columnist Richard Campanella.

The Mexican Cultural Institute , now open in the Arts District, promotes the diverse culture of Mexico by collaborating with many Latin American artists. NolaVie's Kelley Crawford invites artist Belinda Flores-Shinshillas and institute director Lorena Salazar into the studio to share more about their new space. Visit ViaNolaVie for a related article written by Kelley Crawford.

On this week's edition of All Things New Orleans , we'll share details about a bus ride to the National Memorial for Peace & Justice presented by Ubuntu Village NOLA and Peace by Piece NOLA. Then, Jessica Rosgaard discusses a recent report on an increase in women running for political office in New Orleans. And later, we'll share another story from Bring Your Own ; a live story-telling series.

As people become more immersed in the world of smartphone apps, developers are discovering ways to make the isolated activity more connective. On this week's edition of Notes from New Orleans , Renée Peck meets two local entrepreneurs, Alicia Alonzo-Reynaud and Leigh Isaacson , who each started an app to do just that. Visit ViaNolaVie for a related article written by Renée Peck.

On this week's edition of All Things New Orleans , we're talking all things Jazz Fest! First we'll check in with Snug Harbor 's Jason Patterson; he'll share a list of headliners for their Jazz Fest after shows. Then, reporter Natalie Yahr brings us a special postcard from the festival grounds. We'll also follow up with New Orleans based five-piece, Tank and The Bangas . The acclaimed band talks about their newest song, Smoke. Netflix.Chill . and more.

Jazz Fest is more than just music - this year, the festival is celebrating New Orleans’s 300th birthday with exhibits by local artists, performers and historians.

An abandoned Chinese space lab fell to earth earlier this year, thankfully far from any people. But about 15 years ago, one New Orleans family had a much more impactful encounter from outer space. NolaVie's Brian Friedman sits down with Roy Fausset to hear the whole story. Visit ViaNolaVie for a related article written by Brian Friedman.

On this week's edition of All Things New Orleans , we'll chat with saxophonist Donald Harrison Jr. about Xavier University's Campus Jazz Festival and more. Then, the Data Center's Allison Plyer discusses findings from their newest report, The Prosperity Index: Tricentennial Edition . And later, Jocelyne Ninneman joins us that chat about 6 of Saturns , a musical celebration presented by the Ace Hotel.

Jazz Fest is almost here, along with the annual festivities that go on in the Fairgrounds neighborhood. While there are strict rules about what people can sell outside of the festival, there is a whole economy that exists just beyond the gates. You can have an experience at Jazz Fest without even going in. Producers Kelley Crawford and Sarah Holtz head to the fest to discover what goes on outside the gates of the Fairgrounds. Visit ViaNolaVie for a related article written by Kelley Crawford and Sarah Holtz.

On September 15 of 1970, rising tensions between the New Orleans Police and the Black Panther Party came to a head in a 20-minute shootout. The police arrived at the Desire public housing development armed in a war wagon to evict the Panthers. Malik Rahim was there. In this edition of NOLA Life Stories, Malik speaks about how he joined the Panthers and remembers the showdown in Desire.