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“Hedy! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr”
Shows are back on at BB’s Stage Door Canteen at the National World War II Museum. From May 21-30, check out “Hedy! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr.” Born in Vienna, Lamarr was an actress once known as “The Most Beautiful Woman in the World” while she shined on the silver screen from the 1930s to the 1950s.
There was much, much more to Lamarr than her beauty and acting talent, however. While married to an Austrian arms dealer, she retained knowledge about munitions and put that knowledge to use aiding the Allied war effort. She invented the Secret Communication System, which made torpedoes more accurate. This technology would later be used in cell phones, WiFi, GPS, and Bluetooth among other innovations.
Week in Review, April 26-30: City Allows Bigger Gatherings
04/30/2021
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NEW ORLEANS – This week, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards fell in line with most other Southern governors by partially
lifting Louisiana’s statewide mask mandate. Face coverings are now only required in schools, healthcare facilities, daycare centers, some state buildings and other specific locations – including on public transit.
Meanwhile, at a Thursday morning press conference, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell and Dr. Jennifer Avegno, director of the city’s health department, announced that the
city’s mask mandate will remain in place but larger gatherings will be allowed. In addition, capacity limits are going away for most establishments. Under the new rules that take effect Friday, outdoor gatherings of up to 500 will be allowed. Indoor, the maximum number of people is now 250. “We believe that this will definitely accommodate residents as well as our hospitality industry,”
Ogden Museum calls for entries in Louisiana Contemporary juried exhibition
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art has opened the call for entries for the Museum’s annual juried exhibition,
Louisiana Contemporary, now in its tenth year. The exhibition is once again presented by The Helis Foundation, who is also sponsoring the annual Helis Foundation Art Prize, a $5,000 award, chosen by the juror and given to an artist in the exhibition in support of their studio and artistic practice. Cash prizes will also be awarded to first, second and third place winners.
Louisiana Contemporary is open to all artists 18 years and older residing in the state of Louisiana. All work must be original and completed within the last two years (2019-2021).