Thanks to the CAC's Dan Cameron, New Orleans will be home to the upcoming Prospect.1 art biennial, running from October 31 - January 18, 2009. 81 artists from all over the world will take the city by storm, installing murals, sculptures and performance art where once there were just billboards, abandoned houses and museum steps. NewOrleans.Com has an exclusive interview with Dan Cameron, the biennial's curator, as well as information on the participating artists and venues, community education programs related to the biennial and, most importantly, how Prospect.1 will revitalize our city's visual arts scene. (More)

The National World War II Museum
is a national treasure Dedicated in 2000 as The
National D-Day Museum and now designated by Congress as the country's official World War II Museum, this remarkable attraction illuminates the American experience during the WWII era with moving personal stories, historic artifacts and powerful interactive displays. From the Normandy invasion to the sands of Pacific Islands and the Home Front, the Museum brings to life the teamwork, optimism, courage and sacrifice of the men and women who won the war and changed the world. The Museum is an incomparable experience for all generations and not to be missed on any visit to New Orleans. Come learn with your mind and your heart that freedom isn't free. Meet living American heroes--our WWII veteran volunteers. Celebrate the American Spirit at the National World War II Museum. (More)