Mark Deane
Executive Producer of News With A Twist
Recent Articles
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Branden Lewis performs on the Twist Stage
Branden Lewis is the featured act at Preservation Hall for the The Moon Looks Down and Laughs: A Midnight Soiree with the Branden Lewis Quintet.
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A Tales of the Cocktail party with no booze?
William Grant & Sons, makers of Glenfiddich Scotch whisky, Hendrick’s Gin, Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, and other world famous liquors, is hosting a non-alcoholic party to kick off its Tales experience.
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Deuce McAllister: ‘I’m not a very good painter’
Saints Hall-of-Fame running back Deuce McAllister is good at a lot of things. But, by his own admission, he can't paint.
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Stars of ‘Dream a Little Dream’ perform ‘Anything Goes’
The Castle Theatre is bringing back a time when larger-than-life singers commanded the stage.
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Own memorabilia from Gretna’s greatest all-star
It is All-Star week for Major League Baseball. And, one of the greatest all-stars in the history of baseball was born in Gretna.
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Stars of ‘Dream a Little Dream’ perform ‘L-O-V-E’
NEW ORLEANS — The Castle Theatre is bringing back a time when larger-than-life singers commanded the stage. Think Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Etta James, and Aretha Franklin. They are all represented in “Dream a Little Dream,” starring Miss Linda Wright, Jordan Kelly, and Jim Walpole on piano. They will perform the show 8 p.m., Saturday, July 21, at the Castle Theatre, 501 Williams Blvd. in Kenner’s Historic Rivertown. The stars of “Dream a Little Dream” stopped by the Twist Stage […]
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In the Arena: What Louisiana is doing to fight the opioid crisis
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a map of overdose death rates on its website. Louisiana is in the red.
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In the Arena: What Odyssey House Louisiana is doing to fight opioid addiction
The opioid crisis in Louisiana is hitting the Greater New Orleans region hard. In the last two years, more than 300 people died of opioid-related overdoses in the City of New Orleans alone.
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In the Arena: Doctor explains what makes opioids dangerous
Opioid addiction is a crisis on the national level. And, Louisiana is not immune.
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Valerie Sassyfras performs ‘T-Rex & Me’ on the Twist Stage
Valerie Sassyfras has the Sassyfras Bday Bash coming up at Siberia Lounge, 2227 St. Claude Ave., Tuesday, July 3. Doors open at 8 p.m. Show starts at 9 p.m.
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Learning to make drinks for a better life
Crescent School of Gaming and Bartending has been graduating well-trained bartenders for 35 years. But, one class that wrapped up this week is special.
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Sarayah performs ‘Blaze It’ on the Twist Stage
NEW ORLEANS — We love showcasing up-and-coming local artists on the Twist Stage so you can see where New Orleans music is headed. Sarayah is one of those artists. Her sound is best described as “Caribbean pop.” And you can hear it for yourself on her debut album Feel the Vibe. Sarayah stopped by the Twist Stage to perform the song “Blaze It” from the album.
