Happy Wednesday with King Cake, Cocktails and Art - Plus Fine Music 'Round Town!

Happy Wednesday!

Juan Francisco Adaro

Come enjoy king cake, cocktails and some fine art at the Sibley Gallery (3427 Magazine) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.! Enjoy the evening with cake, libations and the artwork of Juan Francisco Adaro. If you miss out tonight be sure to come by on Saturday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. for the artist's reception!


And of course there's lots of great local music around town this evening!

Head on over to Frenchmen Street for a double header at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) - They've got an early show with the The Tin Men at 7:00 pm with no cover, and stay on for more with Walter "Wolfman" Washington at 10:00 pm - it's a $5 cover, but you know the Wolfman is worth it!

Have fun in Mid-City when you head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for another double header of music this evening! It's Meschiya Lake & Tom McDermott at 8:00 p.m. and John Fohl & Johnny Sansone at 10:30 p.m. - doesn't get much better than that on a Wednesday night!

And there's more good times in Mid-City over at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)!  Tonight it's Wednesday night regular Major Bacon and as always they got some FREE BLTs - tonight at 10:00 pm...you can never get enough of the bacon and no cover!!

Looking for some dinner and then some music for dessert?  Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) can help you out!  Get an entree' over at Ye Olde College Inn and then get a half price ticket to the show right next door at Rock N' Bowl....Tonight - it's swing night with piano man Joe Krown at 8:00 pm!!

Have a wonderful Wednesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!

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Happy Hump Day Countin' Down to Jazz Fest and Hot Wednesday Music!

Happy Hump Day!

And if you haven't already checked it out - The Jazz Fest line-up is out!! I have to admit I'm already getting the fever...now if someone would just let me park in their driveway ;)

ERIC CLAPTON  •BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AND THE E STREET BAND  •CHRISTINA AGUILERA PHISH  •ARCADE FIRE  •SANTANA  •ROBIN THICKE  •THE STRING CHEESE INCIDENT TREY SONGZ  •VAMPIRE WEEKEND  •FOSTER THE PEOPLE TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE  •AARON NEVILLE  •PUBLIC ENEMY THE AVETT BROTHERS  •CHARLIE WILSON  •ALABAMA SHAKES  •JOHN FOGERTY CHAKA KHAN  •ROBERT PLANT AND THE SENSATIONAL SPACE SHIFTERS ALLEN TOUSSAINT  •RUBÉN BLADES & ROBERTO DELGADO ORCHESTRA  •IRMA THOMAS REBIRTH BRASS BAND  •LYLE LOVETT  •THE HEAD AND THE HEART  •BOZ SCAGGS THE RADIATORS  •AL JARREAU  •JOHNNY WINTER  •BOBBY WOMACK  •BIG FREEDIA DELBERT MCCLINTON  •KEB’ MO’  •NORTH MISSISSIPPI ALLSTARS MAZE FEAT. FRANKIE BEVERLY IVAN NEVILLE’S DUMPSTAPHUNK WITH SPECIAL GUEST ART NEVILLE CHICK COREA & THE VIGIL  •MARY MARY  •ANDERS OSBORNE  •JASON ISBELL PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND  •JOHN HIATT  •BRANFORD MARSALIS QUARTET THE DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND  •RACHELLE FERRELL KERMIT RUFFINS & THE BARBECUE SWINGERS  •LAURA MVULA IRVIN MAYFIELD & THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ ORCHESTRA  •SOLANGE PHAROAH SANDERS  •WALTER “WOLFMAN” WASHINGTON & THE ROADMASTERS THE RANCE ALLEN GROUP  •THE MAVERICKS  •GALACTIC CHARLES BRADLEY & HIS EXTRAORDINAIRES  •TAB BENOIT  •ROBERT EARL KEEN BETTER THAN EZRA  •ALEJANDRO ESCOVEDO & THE SENSITIVE BOYS JON BATISTE AND STAY HUMAN  •BOMBINO  •DR. LONNIE SMITH TRIO  •JOHNNYSWIM BOBBY JONES & NASHVILLE SUPER CHOIR  •JOE LOUIS WALKER BERNARD ALLISON GROUP  •ROY ROGERS & THE DELTA RHYTHM KINGS THE TERENCE BLANCHARD GROUP  •GREGORY PORTER RENÉ MARIE – WITH LOVE TO EARTHA KITT  •PJ MORTON  •DAVELL CRAWFORD GREENSKY BLUEGRASS  •SONNY LANDRETH  •THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS JOHN BOUTTÉ  •SLEEPY MAN BANJO BOYS  •ALEXIS & THE SAMURAI DR. MICHAEL WHITE & THE ORIGINAL LIBERTY JAZZ BAND WITH THAIS CLARK SPENCER TAYLOR & THE HIGHWAY QC’S

Wednesday Music!

And of course there's lots of great local music around town this evening - get out hear and some of New Orleans' finest!

Head on over to Frenchmen Street for a double header of music at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) - They've got an early show with the The Tin Men at 7:00 pm, and be sure to stay on for Walter "Wolfman" Washington at 10:00 pm - there's a $5 cover, but you know the Wolfman is worth it!

Have fun in Mid-City when you head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for a double header of music this evening! It's Meschiya Lake & Tom McDermott at 8:00 p.m. and John Fohl & Johnny Sansone at 10:30 p.m. - doesn't get much better than that on a Wednesday night!

Stay in Mid-City and head over to D-Mac's (542 S Jefferson Davis Parkway) for the honky tonkin' hot sounds of Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Review.  She's coming out with a new CD soon - so check out some of their newest tunes!

And there's more fun in Mid-City over at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)!  Tonight it's Wednesday night regular Major Bacon and as always they got some FREE BLTs - tonight at 10:00 pm...you can never get enough of the bacon and no cover!!

Looking for some dinner and then some music for dessert?  Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) can help you out!  Get an entree' over at Ye Olde College Inn and then get a half price ticket to the show right next door at Rock N' Bowl....Tonight - it's the rockin' sounds of the Creole String Beans at 8:00 pm!!

Have a wonderful Wednesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!



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Happy Hump Day with Fun on the Point, A Night of Bacon, and Great Music 'Round Town!

Happy Wednesday!

Concert Time!

The Wednesdays on the Point concert series continues in Algiers and runs through July 17th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., and of course, admission is FREE...Tonight head to the Algiers Ferry Dock (200 Morgan St.) for Vivaz plus Paky Saavedra - remember you can take the ferry over for free - it's a beautiful ride across the river!  Click the above link for complete concert series info!


Wednesday Evening Music

After the Point head on down to Frenchmen Street and check out all the music up and down the street!!

There's great music this evening on Frenchmen Street tonight at d.b.a.  (618 Frenchmen) - with an early and a late show.  Come check out The Tin Men at 7:00 pm with no cover - And then it's The Stooges Brass Band at 10:00 pm - cover's only $5.00!

The Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has an afternoon and evening filled with music!!  Ben Polcer at 4:00, The Orleans 6 at 6:00 pm and top off the night with St. Louis Jim & The Frenchmen St. Jug Band!

Mid City!

Have fun in Mid-City when you head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for Arsene DeLay Tom McDermott at 8:00 p.m. And be sure to come hungry for your sammich!!

Bacon!

And there's more fun in Mid-City over at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)! Come on out for The Major Bacon CD - Release Party at 10:00 p.m. with opening band The Parishioners at 7:00 p.m.!!
*This CD Release Party will be a great evening of Blues and bacon. Cleaver & Co. are providing gourmet bacon from locally raised pigs for us to create some VIP Major Bacon BLTs and a special batch of praline bacon to be given out at the party. The mixologists at Banks Street Bar have concocted special bacon-themed cocktails and shots just for the occasion. The phenomenal chefs at Wakin' Bakin' are going tantalize your taste buds with some of their delicious bacon-inspired creations! Plus, we’ll be giving out bacon-themed door prizes and we’ll have some delicious bacony surprises! You can never get enough of the bacon and no cover!!

Bowling and Rocking!

Looking for some dinner and then some music for dessert?  Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) can help you out!  Get an entree' over at Ye Olde College Inn and then get a half price ticket to the show right next door at Rock N' Bowl.....Get on your dancing shoes for the Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Review tonight at 8:30 pm!!

Have a wonderful Wednesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!



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Happy Wednesday with Fun at the Point, A Market, Opera and Good Stuff All Over Town!

Happy Wednesday!

Concert Time!

The Wednesdays on the Point concert series continues in Algiers and runs through July 17th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., and of course, admission is FREE...Tonight head to the Algiers Ferry Dock (200 Morgan St.) for Flowtribe plus Melomania - remember you can take the ferry over for free - it's a beautiful ride across the river!  Click the above link for complete concert series info!

Market Fun!

Head on over to Lakeview and the Harrison Avenue Marketplace presented by Beacon of Hope tonight from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm in the parking lot of Lakeview Grocery at 801 Harrison Avenue.  You'll enjoy music by Center Stage and there will be 75 arts, crafts and food vendors!  Grace Evangelical Church will be there with great activities for the little ones. You can enjoy the famous char-grilled oysters from Drago's or Baked Alaska from Antoine's. Stop by the Beacon Beverage booth to enjoy a refreshing libation from an array of thirst quenchers. Try the Velvet Cactus Margarita-frozen or on the rocks!

Opera!

Come join the "sensatiable" singing trio, Bon Operatit!, for a free evening of operatic and musical theater hits from the big screen at the Four Points Sheraton (541 Bourbon)in the Puccini Bar from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.  The fun and vivacious Bon Operatit! will be celebrating "Verdi and Vino": A Night of Italian Opera! So bring your friends and family to the Four Points Sheraton. Four Points Sheraton has a special valet parking rate of $5 during the concert when you mention the event.


Wednesday Evening Music

While you're on Frenchmen Street check out all the music up and down the street!!

There's great music this evening on Frenchmen Street tonight at d.b.a.  (618 Frenchmen) - with an early and a late show.  Come check out The Tin Men at 7:00 pm with no cover - And then it's Walter "Wolfman" Washington and the Roadmasters at 10:00 pm - cover's only $5.00 and you know the Wolfman's worth it!

The Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has an afternoon and evening filled with music!!  Ben Polcer at 4:00, The Orleans 6 at 6:00 pm and top off the night with St. Louis Jim & The Frenchmen St. Jug Band!

Have fun in Mid-City when you head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for Arsene DeLay Tom McDermott at 8:00 p.m. And be sure to come hungry for your sammich!!

And there's more fun in Mid-City over at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)! Come on out for "The Grammy nominated Blues" of the one and only Major Bacon and some FREE BLTs - tonight at 10:00 pm...you can never get enough of the bacon and no cover!!

Looking for some dinner and then some music for dessert?  Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) can help you out!  Get an entree' over at Ye Olde College Inn and then get a half price ticket to the show right next door at Rock N' Bowl.....Get on your dancing shoes for the The Creole String Beans tonight at 8:30 pm!!

Have a wonderful Wednesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!



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Happy Wednesday with Music at the Square and Great Tunes All Around Town!

Such a beautiful Wednesday!!

Concert Time!

Wednesday at the Square is rolling along - So come on down to Lafayette Square for another stellar line-up for this year's concert series....there will be crafts, food and libations....Billy Iuso & Restless Natives + N'awlins Johnnys get things movin' this evening at 5:00 pm (I heard Billy's little girl would like everyone to wear tie-dye to show our support for peace - so, don't disappoint.) *Be sure to check out the entire line-up only a few more Wednesdays to go!

Wednesday Evening Music

Have fun in Mid-City when you head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for Meschiya Lake & Tom McDermott at 8:00 p.m. And be sure to come hungry for your sammich!!

And there's more fun in Mid-City over at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)! Come on out for Major Bacon and some FREE BLTs - tonight at 10:00 pm...you can never get enough of the bacon and no cover!!

Head on over to the Allways Lounge (2240 St. Claude) for an amazing evening of music with Helen Gillet at 10:00 pm.  Helen is such a talented singer and cellist - go check out the show!

Looking for some dinner and then some music for dessert?  Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) can help you out!  Get an entree' over at Ye Olde College Inn and then get a half price ticket to the show right next door at Rock N' Bowl....Dance the night away with the Creole Stringbeans tonight at 8:30 pm!!

Heading over to Frenchmen Street?  Lots of places with no cover, but don't forget to tip the talent!!

There's great music this evening on Frenchmen Street tonight at d.b.a.  (618 Frenchmen) - with an early and a late show.  Come check out The Tin Men at 7:00 pm with no cover - And then it's Walter "Wolfman" Washington and the Roadmasters at 10:00 pm - cover's only $5.00 and you know the Wolfman's worth it!

The Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has an afternoon and evening filled with music!!  Ben Polcer at 4:00, The Orleans 6 at 6:00 pm and top off the night with St. Louis Jim & The Frenchmen St. Jug Band!

Have a wonderful Wednesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!



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Havin' Fun on Hump Day with Some Funk, Opera, a Market and All Kinds of Music Around Town!

It's a beautiful Wednesday, and there's plenty of good stuff going on around town!

Concert Time!

Wednesday at the Square is rolling along - So come on down to Lafayette Square for another stellar line-up for this year's concert series....there will be crafts, food and libations....Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk + Mahayla get things movin' this evening at 5:00 pm - and check out the entire line-up so you can make your plans.

Market Fun!

Head on over to Lakeview and the Harrison Avenue Marketplace presented by Beacon of Hope tonight from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm in the parking lot of Lakeview Grocery at 801 Harrison Avenue.  You'll enjoy music by The Refugeze and there will be 75 arts, crafts and food vendors!  Grace Evangelical Church will be there with great activities for the little ones. You can enjoy the famous char-grilled oysters from Drago's or Baked Alaska from Antoine's. Stop by the Beacon Beverage booth to enjoy a refreshing libation from an array of thirst quenchers. Try the Velvet Cactus Margarita-frozen or on the rocks!

Opera!

Come join the "sensatiable" singing trio, Bon Operatit!, and The New Orleans Film Society for a free evening of operatic and musical theater hits from the big screen at the Four Points Sheraton (541 Bourbon)in the Puccini Bar from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.  The fun and vivacious Bon Operatit! will be singing a variety of songs from movies such as Moulin Rouge, Shawshank Redemption, West Side Story, Phantom of the Opera, The Sound of Music, Carousel, Oklahoma, Wizard of Oz and more! So bring your friends and family to the Four Points Sheraton. Four Points Sheraton has a special valet parking rate of $5 during the concert when you mention the event.

Wednesday Evening Music

Have fun in Mid-City when you head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for Meschiya Lake & Tom McDermott at 8:00 p.m. And be sure to come hungry for your sammich!!

And there's more fun in Mid-City over at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)! Come on out for Major Bacon and some FREE BLTs - tonight at 10:00 pm...you can never get enough of the bacon and no cover!!

Looking for some dinner and then some music for dessert?  Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) can help you out!  Get an entree' over at Ye Olde College Inn and then get a half price ticket to the show right next door at Rock N' Bowl....It's piano man Joe Krown tonight at 8:30 pm!!

Heading over to Frenchmen Street?  Lots of places with no cover, but don't forget to tip the talent!!

There's great music this evening on Frenchmen Street tonight at d.b.a.  (618 Frenchmen) - with an early and a late show.  Come check out The Tin Men at 7:00 pm with no cover - And then it's Walter "Wolfman" Washington and the Roadmasters at 10:00 pm - cover's only $5.00 and you know the Wolfman's worth it!

The Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has an afternoon and evening filled with music!!  Ben Polcer at 4:00, The Orleans 6 at 6:00 pm and top off the night with St. Louis Jim & The Frenchmen St. Jug Band!

Have a wonderful Wednesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!



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Wednesday Fun with Concert at the Square, Opera on Tap and Music All Around Town!

It's a rainy Wednesday, but there's still good stuff going on around town!

Concert Time!

**Cancelled - Rescheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, April 25th** Swing in the Oaks - the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra’s annual FREE concert in New Orleans City Park on the Goldring-Woldenberg Great Lawn at 6:30 pm. The concert features orchestra favorites. Bring your own chairs, picnics, drinks, etc. for an enchanted evening under the oaks in the magnificent New Orleans City Park! LPO music director Carlos Miguel Prieto will lead the orchestra and the concert will feature the Marine Corps Band of New Orleans.

Wednesday at the Square is rolling along - So come on down to Lafayette Square for another stellar line-up for this year's concert series....there will be crafts, food and libations....Eric McFadden with Bernie Worrell, Luther Dickenson, Eric Bolivar, & Robert Mercurio
+ Dave Jordan Band get things movin' this evening at 5:00 pm - and check out the entire line-up so you can make your plans.

Opera Fun!

Tonight it's Opera On Tap at the Four Points Sheraton (541 Bourbon)in the Puccini Bar from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Join Opera on Tap - for a singing celebration of your favorite tunes from opera and Broadway. So bring your friends and family to the Four Points Sheraton to raise a glass and your voices to Opera on Tap! Four Points Sheraton has a special valet parking rate of $5 during the concert when you mention you are there for the Opera on Tap event.

Wednesday Evening Music

Have fun in Mid-City when you head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for  for Meschiya Lake & Tom McDermott at 7:00, and be sure to stay on for Cary Hudson at 9:30 pm!!! And get your sammich early - kitchen closes about 9 tonight...

And there's more fun in Mid-City over at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)! Come on out for Major Bacon and some FREE BLTs - tonight at 10:00 pm...you can never get enough of the bacon and no cover!!

Looking for some dinner and then some music for dessert?  Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) can help you out!  Get an entree' over at Ye Olde College Inn and then get a half price ticket to the show right next door at Rock N' Bowl....Dance the night away with Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Review at 8:30 pm!!

Heading over to Frenchmen Street?  Lots of places with no cover, but don't forget to tip the talent!!

There's great music this evening on Frenchmen Street tonight at d.b.a.  (618 Frenchmen) - with an early and a late show.  Come check out The Tin Men at 7:00 pm with no cover - And then it's Walter "Wolfman" Washington and the Roadmasters at 10:00 pm - cover's only $5.00 and you know the Wolfman's worth it!

The Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has an afternoon and evening filled with music!!  Ben Polcer at 4:00, The Orleans 6 at 6:00 pm and top off the night with St. Louis Jim & The Frenchmen St. Jug Band!

Have a wonderful Wednesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!



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Happy Wednesday with Dat Dogs, Wednesday at the Square, Harrison Avenue Market and More!

Happy Wednesday!!

Celebrate the hot dog!

It's a Grand Opening Celebration!!! The newest Dat Dog location at 3336 Magazine Street will hold a grand opening featuring complimentary Dat Dog samples and select draft beer on the house!! Be there for the ribbon cutting with City Council woman, Latoya Cantrell at 5:45 p.m! The second location of the beloved hot dog emporium houses an outdoor beer garden and seated patio, and offers the same artisan hot dogs, low prices and Laissez les bons temps rouler attitude as the original Freret Street hotspot. The Magazine St. location is open Sunday -Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Come eat a dog!

Concert Time!

Wednesday at the Square is rolling along - So come on down to Lafayette Square for another stellar line-up for this year's concert series....there will be crafts, food and libations....The Mother Hips + Jon Roniger get things movin' this evening at 5:00 pm - and check out the entire line-up so you can make your plans.

Market Fun!

Head on over to Lakeview and the Harrison Avenue Marketplace presented by Beacon of Hope tonight from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm in the parking lot of Lakeview Grocery at 801 Harrison Avenue.  You'll enjoy music by Omega 3 and there will be 75 arts, crafts and food vendors!  Grace Evangelical Church will be there with great activities for the little ones. You can enjoy the famous char-grilled oysters from Drago's or Baked Alaska from Antoine's. Stop by the Beacon Beverage booth to enjoy a refreshing libation from an array of thirst quenchers. Try the Velvet Cactus Margarita-frozen or on the rocks!

Wednesday Evening Music

If you're all revved up from the Square Fun...check this out...

Have fun in Mid-City when you head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for  for Meschiya Lake & Tom McDermott at 7:00, and be sure to stay on for Cary Hudson at 9:30 pm!!! And get your sammich early - kitchen closes about 9 tonight...

And there's more fun in Mid-City over at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)! Come on out for some Major Bacon and some FREE BLTs - tonight at 10:00 pm...you can never get enough of the bacon and no cover!!

Looking for some dinner and then some music for dessert?  Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) can help you out!  Get an entree' over at Ye Olde College Inn and then get a half price ticket to the show right next door at Rock N' Bowl....Dance the night away with Swing-A-Roux at 8:30 pm!!

Heading over to Frenchmen Street?  Lots of places with no cover, but don't forget to tip the talent!!

There's great music this evening on Frenchmen Street tonight at d.b.a.  (618 Frenchmen) - with an early and a late show.  Come check out The Tin Men at 7:00 pm with no cover - And then it's Walter "Wolfman" Washington and the Roadmasters at 10:00 pm - cover's only $5.00 and you know the Wolfman's worth it!

The Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has an afternoon and evening filled with music!!  Ben Polcer at 4:00, The Orleans 6 at 6:00 pm and top off the night with St. Louis Jim & The Frenchmen St. Jug Band!

Have a wonderful Wednesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!



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Happy Wednesday with Kermit, Opera and Music Around Town!

Happy Wednesday - Rain rain go away!!

Wednesday at the Square is rolling along - So come on down to Lafayette Square for another stellar line-up for this year's concert series....there will be crafts, food and libations....Irvin Mayfield & the Jazz Playhouse Revue with Special Guest Kermit Ruffins + The New Orleans Jazz Institue's Saturday Music School get things movin' this evening at 5:00 pm - and check out the entire line-up so you can make your plans.

Opera Fun!

Get yourself some culture with Opera on Tap at the Rusty Nail (1100 Constance St.). Come hear all of your favorites and selections from their upcoming opera Madame Butterfly. It's free opera tonight from 7:00 to 8:30 pm!

Wednesday Evening Music

If you're all revved up from the Square Fun...check this out...

Have triple the fun in Mid-City when you head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for  for Meschiya Lake & Tom McDermott at 7:00, and be sure to stay on for Cary Hudson at 9:30 pm!!! And get your sammich early - kitchen closes about 9 tonight...

And there's more fun in Mid-City over at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)! Come on out for some Major Bacon and some FREE BLTs - tonight at 10:00 pm...you can never get enough of the bacon and no cover!!

Looking for some dinner and then some music for dessert?  Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) can help you out!  Get an entree' over at Ye Olde College Inn and then get a half price ticket to the show right next door at Rock N' Bowl....Tonight they've got piano man Johnny Angel & The Swinging Demons at 8:30 pm!!

Heading over to Frenchmen Street?  Lots of places with no cover, but don't forget to tip the talent!!

There's great music this evening on Frenchmen Street tonight at d.b.a.  (618 Frenchmen) - with an early and a late show.  Come check out The Tin Men at 7:00 pm with no cover - And then it's Walter "Wolfman" Washington and the Roadmasters at 10:00 pm - cover's only $5.00 and you know the Wolfman's worth it!

The Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has an afternoon and evening filled with music!!  Ben Polcer at 4:00, The Orleans 6 at 6:00 pm and top off the night with St. Louis Jim & The Frenchmen St. Jug Band!

Have a wonderful Wednesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!



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Celebrate A Beautiful Wednesday with a Concert, Opera and Music 'Round Town!

Happy Wednesday - get out there and enjoy this beautiful cool weather!

Wednesday at the Square is rolling along - So come on down to Lafayette Square for another stellar line-up for this year's concert series....there will be crafts, food and libations....Marcia Ball plus Jenn Howard get things movin' this evening at 5:00 pm - and check out the entire line-up so you can make your plans.

Opera Fun!

Tonight it's Opera On Tap at the Four Points Sheraton (541 Bourbon)in the Puccini Bar from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Join Opera on Tap - for a singing celebration of the upcoming Madame Butterfly. So bring your friends and family to the Four Points Sheraton to raise a glass and your voices for our favorite Opera on Tap of the year! Four Points Sheraton has a special valet parking rate of $5 during the concert when you mention you are there for the Opera on Tap event.

Wednesday Evening Music

If you're all revved up from the Square Fun...check this out...

Have triple the fun in Mid-City when you head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for  for Meschiya Lake & Tom McDermott at 7:00, and be sure to stay on for Cary Hudson at 9:30 pm!!!

And there's more fun in Mid-City over at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)! Come on out for some Major Bacon and some FREE BLTs - tonight at 10:00 pm...you can never get enough of the bacon and no cover!!

Looking for some dinner and then some music for dessert?  Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) can help you out!  Get an entree' over at Ye Olde College Inn and then get a half price ticket to the show right next door at Rock N' Bowl....Tonight they've got piano man Jerry Embree Swing Band at 8:30 pm!!

Head on over to the Maple Leaf (8316 Oak Street) for Chris Mule' and the Perpetrators at 10:30 pm!  Check out the band!
Chris Mulé - Lead Vocals, guitar (Honey Island Swamp Band)
Alfred Uganda Roberts - percussion (Professor Longhair)
Andre Bohren - drums (Johnny Sketch and The Dirty Notes)
Tom Marron - fiddle, harmonica, vocals
Rob Schafer - upright and electric bass, vocals
Benny Dominack - guitar, vocals

Heading over to Frenchmen Street?  Lots of places with no cover, but don't forget to tip the talent!!

There's great music this evening on Frenchmen Street tonight at d.b.a.  (618 Frenchmen) - with an early and a late show.  Come check out The Tin Men at 7:00 pm with no cover - And then it's Walter "Wolfman" Washington and the Roadmasters at 10:00 pm - cover's only $5.00 and you know the Wolfman's worth it!

The Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has an afternoon and evening filled with music!!  Ben Polcer at 4:00, The Orleans 6 at 6:00 pm and top off the night with St. Louis Jim & The Frenchmen St. Jug Band!

Have a wonderful Wednesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!



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Celebrate the First Day of Spring with a Concert, Poetry and Lots of Music!

Celebrating the first day of Spring!

Wednesday at the Square is rolling along - So come on down to Lafayette Square for another stellar line-up for this year's concert series....there will be crafts, food and libations....Col. Bruce Hampton plus Andrew Duhon get things movin' this evening at 5:00 pm - and check out the entire line-up so you can make your plans.

Poetry!

Tonight at 8:00 pm it's Don Paul's Poetry Ball 3 at Cafe Istanbul (2372 St. Claude). It's a Celebration of the Spoken Word with poets and musicians extraordinaires, Jonathan Brown, Esquizito, Jeff Helgeson, Kataalyst, Laura Mattingly, Jenna Mae, Don Paul, and Luke Bell. Open Mic too!

Wednesday Evening Music

If you're all revved up from the Square Fun...check this out...

Have triple the fun in Mid-City when you head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for  for Meschiya Lake & Tom McDermott at 7:00, and be sure to stay on for Cary Hudson at 9:30 pm!!!

And there's more fun in Mid-City over at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)! Come on out for some Major Bacon and some FREE BLTs - tonight at 10:00 pm...you can never get enough of the bacon and no cover!!

Looking for some dinner and then some music for dessert?  Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) can help you out!  Get an entree' over at Ye Olde College Inn and then get a half price ticket to the show right next door at Rock N' Bowl....Tonight they've got piano man Joe Krown at 8:30 pm!!

Head on over to the Maple Leaf (8316 Oak Street) each Wednesday in March for Chris Mule' and the Perpetrators at 10:30 pm!  Check out the band!
Chris Mulé - Lead Vocals, guitar (Honey Island Swamp Band)
Alfred Uganda Roberts - percussion (Professor Longhair)
Andre Bohren - drums (Johnny Sketch and The Dirty Notes)
Tom Marron - fiddle, harmonica, vocals
Rob Schafer - upright and electric bass, vocals
Benny Dominack - guitar, vocals

Heading over to Frenchmen Street?  Lots of places with no cover, but don't forget to tip the talent!!

There's great music this evening on Frenchmen Street tonight at d.b.a.  (618 Frenchmen) - with an early and a late show.  Come check out the Honey Island Swamp Trio at 7:00 pm with no cover - And then it's Walter "Wolfman" Washington and the Roadmasters at 10:00 pm - cover's only $5.00 and you know the Wolfman's worth it!

The Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has an afternoon and evening filled with music!!  Ben Polcer at 4:00, The Orleans 6 at 6:00 pm and top off the night with St. Louis Jim & The Frenchmen St. Jug Band!

Have a wonderful Wednesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!



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Wednesday with Culture, Super Bowl Fun, Caps for Kids and Lots of Great Music!

Happy Hump Day Everybody!

Culture!

Experience an Evening of Cultural Indulgences at the  Jazz Club at the JW Marriott (614 Canal Street) from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tonight's event features new works by local artist Fran Barrineau with Cajun Mardi Gras mask collage/paintings - plus music from Javier Gutierrez, a spirit tasting with complimentary hors d’oeuvres....Make a purchase of $1,000 or more by  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)

Super Bowl Fun!

Today is Opening Day of the 2013 NFL Experience Driven by GMC, the NFL's interactive theme park, is on today from 3-10 p.m. at the Convention Center - Gate A. The NFL Experience returns to New Orleans for the first time since 2002, and for the third time in its 21-year history. New Orleans first hosted the NFL Experience in 1997.

NFL Experience festivities kick off with a grand opening ceremony at 3 p.m.!!
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.:NFL PLAYERS Autograph Signings with MARK INGRAM and DEUCE MCALLISTER, New Orleans Saints (Autograph Stage)
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.:New Orleans Saints Cheerleaders (Entertainment Stage)
3:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.:NFL PLAY 60 Youth Football Clinics (Clinic Field)
4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.:FUEL UP TO PLAY 60 Clinic (Rush Zone Clinic Field)
5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.:NFL PLAYERS Autograph Signings with KYLE RUDOLPH, Minnesota Vikings, and MALCOLM JENKINS, New Orleans Saints (Autograph Stage)
6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.:FUEL UP TO PLAY 60 Clinic (Rush Zone Clinic Field)
6:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.:Game Day Prep (Locker Room)
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.:NFL PLAYERS Autograph Signings with TOBY GERHART, Minnesota Vikings, and STEPHEN TULLOCH, Detroit Lions (Autograph Stage)
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.:You Make the Call Referee Clinic (Command Center)
8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.:FUEL UP TO PLAY 60 Clinic (Rush Zone Clinic Field)

General admission tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for children 12 and under, and permit entry for a particular day and time. Tickets can be purchased by calling (866) TIX-4NFL (849-4635), online at www.SuperBowl.com, at the Superdome box office at Gate A or at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center box office (beginning Jan. 30). Tickets sold at the convention center box office go on sale one hour before opening daily.
**Today is Saints Appreciation Day at the NFL Experience. All fans wearing a Saints jersey and purchasing tickets from the convention center box office will receive $5 off admission for Wednesday only. Woo hoo!!

Benefit!

Capture the Night with Dijon and Friends at Dijon (1329 Annunciation), a gala cocktail reception in honor of Caps for Kids to be held tonight from 7:00 to 10:00 pm! Caps for Kids is one of our City's most amazing organizations that works with children battling cancer and we are proud to announce we will be working with great friends in the restaurant and entertainment community such as Antoine's, Rene's Bistro, Boucherie, Cochon, La Petite Grocery, Bizou wines, Cathead Vodka, and Republic National Distributors just to name a few. There will be live music with special guest appearances and a silent auction! All ticket sales, food, wine, champagne, cocktails, and entertainment will be donated to Caps for Kids!  Tickets are $50 in advance and $65 at the door - Contact Melanie at 504-896-9346 or kmculla@capsforkids.com

Music!

Head on over to Frenchmen Street for a double header of music at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) - They've got an early show with the The Tin Men at 7:00 pm, and be sure to stay on for Walter "Wolfman" Washington at 10:00 pm - there's a $5 cover, but you know the Wolfman is worth it!

Have fun in Mid-City when you head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for some happy hour drinks and stay on for Tom McDermott with Meschiya Lake at 7:00 - Stay on for the trio of Johnny Sansone, John Fohl & Seth Walker - it's a great evening of music!

And there's more fun in Mid-City over at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)!  Tonight it's Wednesday night regular Major Bacon and as always they got some FREE BLTs - tonight at 10:00 pm...you can never get enough of the bacon and no cover!!

Looking for some dinner and then some music for dessert?  Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) can help you out!  Get an entree' over at Ye Olde College Inn and then get a half price ticket to the show right next door at Rock N' Bowl....Tonight - it's the rockin' sounds of the Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Review at 8:30 pm!!

Have a wonderful Wednesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!



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Happy Hump Day with Free Vino and Great Music!

Happy Hump Day Everybody - Back to reality - Vacation is over!

Get your mid-week wine tasting on over at Dijon (1379 Annunciation) for FREE Wine Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:00.  We love wine!

After delicious vino go out and hear some music!

Head on over to Frenchmen Street for a double header of music at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) - They've got an early show with the Washboard Chaz Blues Trio at 7:00 pm, and be sure to stay on for Walter "Wolfman" Washington at 10:00 pm - there's a $5 cover, but you know the Wolfman is worth it!

Have fun in Mid-City when you head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for some happy hour drinks and stay on for  Meschiya Davis and Tom McDermott at 7:00 pm and stick around for the trio featuring Johnny Sansone, John Fohl and Seth Walker - it's a great evening of music!

And there's more fun in Mid-City over at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)!  Tonight it's Wednesday night regular Major Bacon and as always they got some FREE BLTs - tonight at 10:00 pm...you can never get enough of the bacon and no cover!!

Looking for some dinner and then some music for dessert?  Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) can help you out!  Get an entree' over at Ye Olde College Inn and then get a half price ticket to the show right next door at Rock N' Bowl....Tonight - it's the rockin' sounds of the Creole String Beans at 8:30 pm!!

Have a wonderful Wednesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!



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Wednesday with Christmas Lights, Pizza for Pups and Great Music!

Hope you're having a great Wednesday - we're half-way there!

Christmas Cheer!

It's the Seventh Annual Lighting of the Balcony at the Royal Sonesta (300 Bourbon St.). Enjoy this traditional holiday event at the hotel's main entrance. Embrace the spirit of the season as two young patients from Children's Hospital experience the thrill of flipping the switch illuminating thousands of holiday lights. Joining in the merriment will be members of the New Orleans Saintsations, the official Cheerleading Team of the New Orleans Saints, our favorite holiday characters from the North Pole, and special guests. Don't miss this heartwarming community event that is free and open to the public!

Pizza for Pups!

Head on over to Midway Pizza (4725 Freret) tonight for Dag's House Pizza Pawty. Have some delicious pizza and 20% of the proceeds will help out Dag's House (dog rehab facility). You'll be helping out a wonderful place - where these sweet dogs get a new lease on life!

Culture!

Experience an Evening of Cultural Indulgences at it's new location in the  Irvin Mayfield I Club at the JW Marriott (614 Canal Street) from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tonight's event features new works by local artist Marla Donovan, Jack Fontana and Ernie Manzanera- plus the guitar stylings of Javier Gutierrez, a spirit tasting with complimentary hors d’oeuvres....Make a purchase of $1,000 or more by  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)

Wednesday Music!

Head on over to Frenchmen Street for a double header of music at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) - They've got an early show with the The Tin Men at 7:00 pm, and be sure to stay on for Walter "Wolfman" Washington at 10:00 pm - there's a $5 cover, but you know the Wolfman is worth it!

Have fun in Mid-City when you head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for some happy hour drinks and stay on for  Meschiya Lake and Tom McDermott at 8:00 pm - it's a great evening of music! Come hungry - the kitchen is kickin' with the yummiest sandwiches in town - check out "The sammich"!

And there's more fun in Mid-City over at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)!  Tonight it's Wednesday night regular Major Bacon & The Nola Goulies and as always they got some FREE BLTs - tonight at 10:00 pm...you can never get enough of the bacon and no cover!!

Looking for some dinner and then some music for dessert?  Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) can help you out!  Get an entree' over at Ye Olde College Inn and then get a half price ticket to the show right next door at Rock N' Bowl....Tonight - it's the jamin' piano sounds of Joe Krown at 8:30 pm!!

Have a wonderful Wednesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!



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Happy Wednesday - The Doctor is in the House (or the Square)!

Happy Wednesday!

The 2011 HARVEST THE MUSIC CONCERT SERIES continues today!!!

The free concert series benefits the Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans & Acadiana....Every WEDNESDAY, through October 24 from 5:00 pm to  7:30 pm at LAFAYETTE SQUARE!!

In addition to a free, weekly concert, concert-goers will enjoy food and drinks for purchase (no outside food or drinks, please) from local favorites including: Café Adelaide, CRÊPES À LA CART, Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar and Restaurant, Martin Wine Cellar, Metairie Deli/Bistro, Ms. Linda THE YA-KA-MEIN LADY, Oceana Grill, Squeal BAR-B-Q and Second Harvest Food Bank Community Kitchen. An artists' village will feature artwork and crafts from regional artists and designers, all available for purchase.

Here's the line-up for the series!!!

September 26 - Dr. John and the Lower 911 feat. Jon Cleary + Natalie Mae and Johnny Sansone
October 3 - Anders Osborne with the Bonerama Horns and Dave Malone + Mia Borders
October 10 - JJ Grey & Mofro + Colin Lake
Octpber 17 - North Mississippi Allstars with Alvin Youngblood Hart and Lightnin’ Malcolm + Young Pinstripe Brass Band
October 24 - Rebirth Brass Band + Mississippi Rail Company

Experience an Evening of Cultural Indulgences at it's new location in the  Irvin Mayfield I Club at the JW Marriott (614 Canal Street) from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tonight's event features Rhonda Corley and Jenny Koelbel - plus the DJ stylings of Kermit Ruffins, and a spirit tasting with complimentary hors d’oeuvres....Make a purchase of $1,000 or more by 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)

Opera returns to Bourbon Street with Opera on Tap - Fall is here - Celebrate with song, wine, and the New Orleans Opera Association Vocalists with Pianist Todd Simmons! Join in tonight at 7:00 pm at the Puccini Bar located at the Four Points Sheraton on Bourbon (formerly the Inn on Bourbon - 541 Bourbon)! The hotel is located at the site of the French Opera House (1859-1919) and continues to celebrate its history with a live performance series.  Special $5 parking is extended to all guests attending the performances.

If you're all revved up from all your early evening fun...check this out...

Head on over to Frenchmen Street for a double header of music at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) - They've got an early show with the Tin Men at 7:00 pm, and be sure to stay on for Walter "Wolfman" Washington at 10:00 pm - there's a $5 cover, but you know the Wolfman is worth it!

Have fun in Mid-City when you head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for some happy hour drinks and stay on for  Meschiya Lake & Tom McDermott at 7:00 pm and stay on for  Copper Box at 9:30!  Come hungry - the kitchen is kickin' with pizza and all kinds of yummy food!

And there's more fun in Mid-City over at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)!  Tonight it's Wednesday night regular Major Bacon and as always they got some FREE BLTs - tonight at 10:00 pm...you can never get enough of the bacon and no cover!!

Looking for some dinner and then some music for dessert?  Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) can help you out!  Get an entree' over at Ye Olde College Inn and then get a half price ticket to the show right next door at Rock N' Bowl....Tonight enjoy piano man Joe Krown at 8:30 pm!!

Have a wonderful Wednesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!



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A Wednesday with a Market, Culture, Wine and Music!

Happy Hump Day!

Head on over to Lakeview and the Harrison Avenue Marketplace presented by Beacon of Hope tonight from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm in the parking lot of Lakeview Grocery at 801 Harrison Avenue.  You'll enjoy music by The Scott Schmidt Band and there will be 75 arts, crafts and food vendors!  ParTee Rentals will be there with great activities for the little ones. You can enjoy the famous char-grilled oysters from Drago's or Baked Alaska from Antoine's. Stop by the Beacon Beverage booth to enjoy a refreshing libation from an array of thirst quenchers. Try the new Velvet Cactus Margarita-frozen or on the rocks!

Experience an Evening of Cultural Indulgences at it's new location in the  Irvin Mayfield I Club at the JW Marriott (614 Canal Street) from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tonight's event features Bev Boulet exhibiting her paintings and prints of New Orleans musicians - plus the DJ stylings of Kermit Ruffins, and a spirit tasting with complimentary hors d’oeuvres....Make a purchase of $1,000 or more by 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)

Come visit Dijon (1379 Annunciation) for FREE Wine Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:00. This week will feature wines from Lirette Selections which will pour a Domain Bernard Moureau Bourgogne Rouge, Domain Bernard Moreau Bourgogne Blanc, Tami Grillo, and Langlois Crement de Loire Sparkling Rose - we love wine!

Wednesday Evening Music

If you're all revved up from all your early evening fun...check this out...

Have fun in Mid-City when you head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for some happy hour drinks and stay on for  Meschiya Lake & Tom McDermott at 7:00 pm.  Come hungry - the kitchen is kickin' with pizza and all kinds of yummy food!

And there's more fun in Mid-City over at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)!  Tonight it's Wednesday night regular Major Bacon and as always they got some FREE BLTs - tonight at 10:00 pm...you can never get enough of the bacon and no cover!!

Looking for some dinner and then some music for dessert?  Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) can help you out!  Get an entree' over at Ye Olde College Inn and then get a half price ticket to the show right next door at Rock N' Bowl....Tonight enjoy some swingin' music with Jerry Embree and his band at 8:30 pm!!

Have a wonderful Wednesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!



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Wednesday Fun w/Art, Opera and Mid-City Music!

Happy half-way to Friday!

COOLinary New Orleans is still going strong (but you better hurry August is almost over!!) -  and it's all about celebrating dining in America's most delicious City!! The celebration features special menus and pricing at restaurants throughout the City.  Restaurants are offering specially priced COOLinary pre-fix menus - Enjoy a 2-or-3 course lunch for $20 or LESS and a 3-course dinner for $35 or LESS!!  Visit www.coolinaryneworleans.com to see the growing list of restaurants and to learn more about this delcious event!!

Experience an Evening of Cultural Indulgences at it's new location in the  Irvin Mayfield I Club at the JW Marriott (614 Canal Street) from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tonight's event features Randy Carmichael exhibiting his new series "Hinged/Unhinged" - plus the DJ stylings of Kermit Ruffins, and a spirit tasting with complimentary hors d’oeuvres....Make a purchase of $1,000 or more by 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)

Opera returns to Bourbon Street with Opera on Tap - It's New Orleans Summer in the city!  Song, wine, and air condition are the perfect combination for summer fun! Join in tonight at 7:00 pm at the Puccini Bar located at the Four Points Sheraton on Bourbon (formerly the Inn on Bourbon) (541 Bourbon)! The hotel is located at the site of the French Opera House (1859-1919) and continues to celebrate its history with a live performance series.  Special $5 parking is extended to all guests attending the performances.

Wednesday Evening Music

Have fun in Mid-City when you head on over to Banks Street Bar and Grill (4401 Banks) - it's time to celebrate the bacon with Major Bacon at 10:00 pm with free BLT's of course!

Looking for some dinner and then some music for dessert?  Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) can help you out!  Get an entree' over at Ye Olde College Inn and then get a half price ticket to the show right next door at Rock N' Bowl....Tonight enjoy the swingin' sounds of Jerry Embree and his band at 8:30 pm!!

Have a wonderful Wednesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!



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Monday Night Movie and Music!

Happy Monday!

Monday Special Feature

It's gonna be a great night for a movie. Check out the Musically Speaking Movie Series - "Musically Speaking" is a series of music-themed movies and documentaries, curated and hosted by DJ Soul Sister taking place in every Monday in August at Cafe Istanbul (New Orleans Healing Center - 2372 St. Claude). WWOZ is proud to co-sponsor Musically Speaking on Mondays, curated and co-hosted by Soul Sister, and co-presented by Press Street and the Charitable Film Network. Admission to all films are FREE and refreshments will be served, along with a cash bar.
*Tonight's feature is Wild Style (1983) - Regarded as the first hip hop motion picture, this definitive movie features seminal MCs, DJs, grafitti artists, and b-boys such as Fab Five Freddy, Lee Quinones, Lady Pink, the Rock Steady Crew, The Cold Crush Brothers, Grandmaster Flash, and many more. Voted as one of the top ten rock and roll films of all time by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
*For more information or to rsvp, contact info@press-street.com or visit www.press-street.com/film

Monday Night Music

Head on over to The Irish House (1432 St. Charles) for a lovely pint of your favorite brew and a Traditional Irish Music Session at 7:00 pm!

And while your Uptown - Enjoy some cocktail porch sippin' over at the Columns Hotel (3811 St. Charles)....Tonight David Doucet of Beausoleil fame performs at 8:00 pm tonight!

Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) has a great Monday night show with Phil DeGruy at 8:00 pm....and be sure to come hungry for some delicious pizza and other Italian goodness from Garage Pizza!

And there's more good times in the neighborhood at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks) come by for The N'awlins Johnnys at 10:00 pm and don't forget about the FREE red beans tonight!

Lots of fun around Frenchmen Street!

BMC (1331 Decatur) has a great early show at 6:00 pm with Lil Red and Big Bad...then stay on for the next show at 9:30 with Smoky Greenwell's Blues Jam!!

Be sure to make a stop by the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) early for this great line-up of music...Sarah McCoy at 4:00 pm, Dominick Grillo and The Frenchmen Street All Stars at 6:00 pm and be sure to stay on for the Kristina Morales and The Bayou Shufflers at 10:00 pm!

And stop into Snug Harbor (626 Frenchmen) for one of the longest running performers in NOLA - It's Monday night with the Charmaine Neville Band at 8:00 pm - Yes, there's a cover, but Charmaine is worth every penny!  While your there get a Monsoon (watch out their dangerous) and one of the best burgers in town!

To top off you're evening....you gotta go Uptown and over to the Maple Leaf (8316 Oak) for Papa Grows Funk at 10:00 pm - they'll get your Monday night funked up -remember there's a cover - but it's worth it!!!

Have a great one...and for more musical fun check out WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar...until tomorrow!



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Monday Fun!

Happy Monday!

Monday Night Music

Catch some Kermit Ruffins early in the evening at his new club "Kermit's Treme Speakeasy Restaurant" (1535 Basin St.) - Kermit and the BBQ Swingers will be performing at 6:00 pm - so come on by for some great music and of course some Monday night red beans!!

Head on over to The Irish House (1432 St. Charles) for a lovely pint of your favorite brew and a Traditional Irish Music Session at 7:00 pm!

And while your Uptown - Enjoy some cocktail porch sippin' over at the Columns Hotel (3811 St. Charles)....Tonight David Doucet of Beausoleil fame performs at 8:00 pm tonight!

And there's more good times in the neighborhood at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks) come by for The N'awlins Johnnys at 10:00 pm and don't forget about the FREE red beans tonight!

Lots of fun around Frenchmen Street!

BMC (1331 Decatur) has a great early show at 6:00 pm with Emily Estrella & The Faux Barrio Billionaires...then stay on for the next show at 9:30 with Smoky Greenwell's Blues Jam!!

Satisfy your hunger for great food and music over at Three Muses (536 Frenchmen)...Tonight at 7:00 pm they've got the sultry sounds of  Kristin Diable - don't miss the show!

Be sure to make a stop by the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) early for this great line-up of music...Sarah McCoy at 4:00 pm, Dominick Grillo and The Frenchmen Street All Stars at 6:00 pm and be sure to stay on for the Kristina Morales and The Bayou Shufflers at 10:00 pm!

And stop into Snug Harbor (626 Frenchmen) for one of the longest running performers in NOLA - It's Monday night with the Charmaine Neville Band at 8:00 pm - Yes, there's a cover, but Charmaine is worth every penny!  While your there get a Monsoon (watch out their dangerous) and one of the best burgers in town!

To top off you're evening....you gotta go Uptown and over to the Maple Leaf (8316 Oak) for Papa Grows Funk at 10:00 pm - they'll get your Monday night funked up -remember there's a cover - but it's worth it!!!

Have a great one...and for more musical fun check out WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar...until tomorrow!



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Patriotic Monday Music and Lots of Fun 'Round Town!

Happy Monday!

Monday Night Music

Start celebarting the 4th a little early with some patriotic music in a most beautiful setting.  The Marine and Navy Band’s from New Orleans will be performing two joint FREE concerts to celebrate Independence Day. The concerts will be today and tomorrow at 7:00 pm at the St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square.  What a great way to start off your holiday!

Catch some Kermit Ruffins early in the evening at his new club "Kermit's Treme Speakeasy Restaurant" (1535 Basin St.) - Kermit and the BBQ Swingers will be performing at 6:00 pm - so come on by for some great music and of course some Monday night red beans!!

Head on over to The Irish House (1432 St. Charles) for a lovely pint of your favorite brew and a Traditional Irish Music Session at 7:00 pm!

And while your Uptown - Enjoy some cocktail porch sippin' over at the Columns Hotel (3811 St. Charles)....Tonight David Doucet of Beausoleil fame performs at 8:00 pm tonight!

There's fun in Mid-City over at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks) come by for The N'awlins Johnnys at 10:00 pm and don't forget about the FREE red beans tonight!

Lots of fun around Frenchmen Street!

BMC (1331 Decatur) has a great early show at 6:00 pm with Lil Red and Big Bad...then stay on for the next show at 9:30 with Smoky Greenwell's Blues Jam!!

Satisfy your hunger for great food and music over at Three Muses (536 Frenchmen)...Tonight at 7:00 pm enjoy the sultry sounds of Kristin Diable - don't miss the show!

Be sure to make a stop by the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) early for this great line-up of music...Sarah McCoy at 4:00 pm, Dominick Grillo and The Frenchmen Street All Stars at 6:00 pm and be sure to stay on for the Jazz Vipers at 10:00 pm!

And stop into Snug Harbor (626 Frenchmen) for one of the longest running performers in NOLA - It's Monday night with the Charmaine Neville Band at 8:00 pm - Yes, there's a cover, but Charmaine is worth every penny!  While your there get a Monsoon (watch out their dangerous) and one of the best burgers in town!

To top off you're evening....you gotta go Uptown and over to the Maple Leaf (8316 Oak) for Papa Grows Funk at 10:00 pm - they'll get your Monday night funked up -remember there's a cover - but it's worth it!!!

Have a great one...and for more musical fun check out WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar...until tomorrow!



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