Presenting local music these days means flying New Orleans musicians back into town, putting them up in a hotel, then watching them leave.

What this project would do is help build and transform the city -- period. I can't believe people wouldn't get behind that.

As a matter of fact, the detachment just finished their first operational tasking flying air-to-air missions against Strike Fighter Squadron-106 (VFA-106) Super Hornets. They flew 158 flights in two weeks with eight aircraft.

They were flying tonight. We played well in spurts, but we were overmatched. They were the best team that we've played.

The Broncos have been flying under the radar the whole season, with the likes of the Colts out there, but now, they're looking better.

It is music developing on its own terms. It's the 'music now' concept - what are musicians doing now as opposed to a string quartet playing Brahms. It's music that's delicate and justifies presentation in a special format. That's why we wanted a creative space to justify it.