The document summarizes two exhibitions related to fashion and culture. The first exhibition at the Portland Art Museum chronicles the evolution of Italian fashion from World War II to present day. It includes clothes and accessories that helped establish Italy as a fashion leader. The second exhibition at the Legion of Honor in San Francisco traces the evolution of American fashion from 1910 to 1980 through costumes, accessories and sketches in their collection. It also promotes a music and culture festival in New Orleans called the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival that will feature performances from both local and renowned artists over two weekends in April and May.