Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Hump Day with Wine, a Fundraiser and an Amazing Show @ Chickie's!

Good Morning Everybody! Lots of fun things going on today!

Need a wine tasting on Wednesday? And don't want to pay $25 for the tasting too? No problem. Cork & Bottle (3700 Orleans) is developing a long, friendly relationship with the people at Clif Winery so they're giving you this tasting ABSOLUTELY FREE. Make sure to stop by tonight at 5:30 pm to chat with winemaker Bruce Regalia and try out some great new wines!

Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation Fundraiser tonight!  Help out a wonderful charity and have fun while doing it! Please join us for a great night to raise funds for and awareness of Loeys-Dietz Syndrome at the 12 Bar (608 Fulton)! It will be a fun-filled evening with great food, beer, wine and a chance to win fantastic prizes. Tickets cost $20.00, which includes admission to the Brass-A-Holics starting at 8:30 PM!!!
Hope to see you there!!!
For those of you who are not familiar with the syndrome, please see below:...Loeys-Dietz syndrome (LDS) http://www.loeysdietz.org/, is a rare and dangerous connective tissue disorder characterized by severe aortic root dilation and tortuous (twisting) vessels throughout the body. Other characteristics vary by individual, but can include heart defects, cleft palate, club foot and premature fusion of the bones of the skull, known as cranio-synostosis.

Take in the hottest styles at Fashion with a Twist tonight at Mike's on the Avenue (628 St. Charles Ave.) from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. - Enjoy cocktail specials and gourmet appetizers while viewing the hottest looks from Designer Alicia Zenobia! This fun evening is brought to you by Glam Squad Stardust Salon, Hair Loft, Salon Diversion and Aristocrat Salon...Be sure to stay on for live music after the show with Robin Barnes!

Experience an Evening of Cultural Indulgences at the JW Marriott Lobby Lounge (614 Canal Street)from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The featured artist this week is Ray Brown, creator of glass art. There will also be entertainment by guitarist, Javier Gutierrez and a spirit tasting with complimentary hors d’oeuvres....Make a purchase of $1,000 or more by either of our Local Artist tonight and the JW Marriott will give you a 1 night complimentary stay in the Presidential Bi-Level Suite a $1,500 value!! (Parking is available at a special event Rate of $5 on Common Street)

More Wednesday Evening Music

Have fun in Mid-City and head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for an amazing night of music with Sunny Duval and members of Feufollet at 8:00 pm...and of course come early and hungry for the Taceaux Loceaux!  Tthere's a cover - but the music is worth it! 
If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!  And for a little preview of this evening's music at Chickie Wah Wah tune into WWOZ/90.7 FM between 1:00 and 3:00 pm - Sunny's gonna be in the studio!





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