Happy Tuesday with Fresh Veggies, a Beer Celebration and Music!

Happy Tuesday!

Farmer's Market and Fresh Food!

You can get your day started off right with a trip to the Farmer's Market!  Visit the Crescent City's Farmer's Market at University Square (200 Broadway) from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm for the freshest veggies, fruits and seafood.This month the Market welcomes Red Gravy to the Green Plate Special. This Italian restaurant, located in the CBD, will be serving up delicious Italiano foods..last week was a hit so don't miss out today. Yum!

Eat local and find more fresh veggies at the Hollygrove Market.   You can go by their location at 8301 Olive Street Tuesday thru Thursday Noon to 7:00 pm and Saturday and Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  They also have home delivery if you can't make it to the Market - Click here to find out how - http://www.hollygrovemarket.com/content/5669

In the "Box"!

-Icebox Watermelons, Wild-Harvested Chanterelle Mushrooms*, or All-Natural Shiitake Mushrooms (Vicknair Family Farms/Kirk Morrison/MSNP) * Chanterelle Mushrooms will not be in until Wednesday
-Okra (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Creole Tomatoes (Vicknair Family Farms/Frank Fekete Farms)
-Grape Tomatoes or Organic Heirloom Tomatoes (Covey Rise Farms/Inglewood Farm)
-Peaches (Durham Farms, Jemison, AL)
-All-Natural Basil (Grow Your Own/Veggie Farmers Co-op)
-Solo Garlic (Glaser’s Produce Farm, New Roads, LA)
-Sweet Yellow Onions (Glaser’s Produce Farm, New Roads, LA)
-Black Beauty Eggplant or Fairytale Eggplant (Vicknair Family Farms, Ponchatoula, LA)
-U-Pick: Popcorn Rice OR Raw Sugar (Campbell Farms/Three Brothers Farm)
-Purple Bell Peppers (Covey Rise Farms, Husser, LA)
-Red Potatoes (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Mixed Hot Peppers (Covey Rise Farms, Husser, LA)

Beer!

Come celebrate Gordon Biersch's 25th Anniversary (200 Poydras) with a beer tapping party tonight from 5:00 to 7:00 pm! There will be cake, there will be a toast and best of all there will be Blonde Bock!

Good Music Tonight!

There's a great musical evening on the Avenue at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.) at 8:00 p.m. tonight!  Have a fancy cocktail and listen to guitar man - John Fohl!

Get your self to Mid-City tonight and to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal St.) for some funky piano from Jon Cleary - it's an early start to the Independence Day weekend - don't miss it!

There's some fun on Frenchmen tonight too over at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) with the The Treme Brass Band at 10:00 pm - there's a $5 cover for the show - but you know you don't want to miss it!

Right down the street the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has a triple header with no cover - Andy Forest at 4:00 pm, Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 6:00 pm, and top off the evening with the Shotgun Jazz Band at 10:00 pm!

It's a fun night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with the REBIRTH Brass Band - they come on around 10:30ish - there's a cover, but you'll be glad you paid and stayed up late!! 

Have a wonderful Tuesday 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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St. Patrick's Day Starts Early - Fun Under the Frescoes at St. Alphonsus Church!

Good Morning Everybody, Happy Pre-St. Patrick's Day and Erin go braugh!

Kick off your Irish festivities a little early and head on out to St. Alphonsus Church (2025 Constance) in the Irish Channel for Fun Under the Frescoes - Irish Extravaganza - the concert begins at 6:00 pm with the Crescent City Celtic Band plus the McTeggart Irish Dancers!  Beverages are generously provided by Gordon Biersch, The Boondock Saint and Vino Wholesale.  Admission is $10 and includes three complimentary beverages and a $25 membership (per person) gets you a free pass to the entire concert series! (no worries - we'll be kicking the series back up in the Fall!)

Special thanks to our beverage sponsors - Gordon Biersch, The Boondock Saint and Vino Wholesale!!  And a special big thank you for a generous grant from the the New Orleans Hash House Harriers Red Dress Run!!!!

**St. Alphonsus Catholic Church was built in 1855 to serve the needs of the Irish Catholic immigrants who began settling in the neighborhood in the 1840s. In 1979, the church was closed. After a continuing fall into decline, FOSA was formed in 1990; in 1996, the building was declared a National Historic Landmark. With glorious, yet deteriorating, ceiling frescoes and stained glass windows over a century old, the building is breathtakingly beautiful and has been featured in several movies… and the acoustics rock!  And for more fun info on the church - join our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/stalphonsusnola/

Enjoy fabulous music with your friends and support one of New Orleans’ cultural treasures, the 155 year-old Saint Alphonsus Church. We will see you this season for Fun Under the Frescoes!

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!

Tonight! Fun Under the Frescoes - Concert with Philip Melancon at St. Alphonsus Church!

Happy Wednesday!!

Tonight - Tonight!!!  The Friends of Saint Alphonsus host this season’s second Fun Under the Frescoes concert at St. Alphonsus Church (2025 Constance St.) in the Irish Channel with the witty New Orleans troubadour Philip Melancon from 6:00 to 8:00 pm!

Beverages will be provided by Gordon Biersch, Vino Wholesale, and Old New Orleans Rum. Food Network’s Chopped Champion Ms. Linda Green will have delicious food available for purchase. This event would not be possible without the generous support of the New Orleans Hash House Harriers – Red Dress Run.

Schedule for 2012 - 2013

Celebrating the rich history of St. Alphonsus, the series culminates on March 13th with an Irish extravaganza featuring the Crescent City Celtic Band and the McTeggart Irish Dancers.

For more info contact: saintalphonsus1@gmail.com or www.stalphonsusneworleans.org or Facebook


**St. Alphonsus Catholic Church was built in 1855 to serve the needs of the Irish Catholic immigrants who began settling in the neighborhood in the 1840s. In 1979, the church was closed. After a continuing fall into decline, FOSA was formed in 1990; in 1996, the building was declared a National Historic Landmark. With glorious, yet deteriorating, ceiling frescoes and stained glass windows over a century old, the building is breathtakingly beautiful and has been featured in Treme and several movies… and the acoustics rock!

Enjoy fabulous music with your friends and support one of New Orleans’ cultural treasures, the 155 year-old Saint Alphonsus Church. We will see you this season for Fun Under the Frescoes!

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 12/12/12 - Fun Under the Frescoes Holiday Show w/the Pfister Sisters at St. Alphonsus Church!

Happy Holidays and Happy 12/12/12!!!

Tonight - Tonight!!!  The Friends of Saint Alphonsus host this season’s second Fun Under the Frescoes concert at St. Alphonsus Church (2025 Constance St.) in the Irish Channel with the pfabulous Pfister Sisters for an evening of harmony and holiday cheer from 6:00 to 8:00 pm!

Beverages will be provided by Gordon Biersch, Vino Wholesale, and Old New Orleans Rum. Food Network’s Chopped Champion Ms. Linda Green will have delicious food available for purchase. This event would not be possible without the generous support of the New Orleans Hash House Harriers – Red Dress Run.

Schedule for 2012 - 2013

One-of-a-kind New Orleans troubadour Philip Melancon brings unparalleled wit and talent to our January 9th “phil”harmonic.

Celebrating the rich history of St. Alphonsus, the series culminates on March 13th with an Irish extravaganza featuring the Crescent City Celtic Band and the McTeggart Irish Dancers.



For more info contact: saintalphonsus1@gmail.com or www.stalphonsusneworleans.org or Facebook


**St. Alphonsus Catholic Church was built in 1855 to serve the needs of the Irish Catholic immigrants who began settling in the neighborhood in the 1840s. In 1979, the church was closed. After a continuing fall into decline, FOSA was formed in 1990; in 1996, the building was declared a National Historic Landmark. With glorious, yet deteriorating, ceiling frescoes and stained glass windows over a century old, the building is breathtakingly beautiful and has been featured in Treme and several movies… and the acoustics rock!

Enjoy fabulous music with your friends and support one of New Orleans’ cultural treasures, the 155 year-old Saint Alphonsus Church. We will see you this season for Fun Under the Frescoes!

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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Fun Under the Frescoes with Paul Sanchez - Tonight at St. Alphonsus!

Happy Wednesday!!

Tonight is the night!! The Friends of Saint Alphonsus presents the highly anticipated second season of the Fun Under the Frescoes concert series at St. Alphonsus Church (2025 Constance St.) from 6:00 to 8:00 pm!

The series kicks off on November 14th re-living the magic of the premiere show of our series, with Irish Channel native Paul Sanchez with special guest Arsene DeLay!

Tickets are $10 and include 3 complimentary beverages (which includes craft beer, Jameson, margaritas and Pinot Grigio!!)  Memberships starting at $25 include admission to every concert!

Don't forget to come hungry - Ms. Linda the Ya-Ka-Mien Lady will be serving up some delicious food too!

Schedule for 2012 - 2013

The beautiful harmonies of the Pfister Sisters resonate for our holiday show on December 12th.

One-of-a-kind New Orleans troubadour Philip Melancon brings unparalleled wit and talent to our January 9th “phil”harmonic.

Celebrating the rich history of St. Alphonsus, the series culminates on March 13th with an Irish extravaganza featuring the Crescent City Celtic Band and the McTeggart Irish Dancers.

In addition, beverages will be provided by sponsors including Gordon Biersch, Nacho Mama’s, the Boondock Saint and Vino Wholesale. A big thanks to the New Orleans Hash House Harriers - Red Dress Run for their continued support!

For more info contact: saintalphonsus1@gmail.com or www.stalphonsusneworleans.org

**St. Alphonsus Catholic Church was built in 1855 to serve the needs of the Irish Catholic immigrants who began settling in the neighborhood in the 1840s. In 1979, the church was closed. After a continuing fall into decline, FOSA was formed in 1990; in 1996, the building was declared a National Historic Landmark. With glorious, yet deteriorating, ceiling frescoes and stained glass windows over a century old, the building is breathtakingly beautiful and has been featured in Treme and several movies… and the acoustics rock!

Enjoy fabulous music with your friends and support one of New Orleans’ cultural treasures, the 155 year-old Saint Alphonsus Church. We will see you this season for Fun Under the Frescoes!

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 w/St. Alphonsus - Fun Under the Frescoes - Irish Extravaganza!

Good Morning Everybody, Happy Pre-St. Patrick's Day and Erin go braugh!

Kick off your Irish festivities a little early and head on out to St. Alphonsus Church (2025 Constance) in the Irish Channel for Fun Under the Frescoes - Irish Extravaganza - the concert begins at 6:00 pm with the Crescent City Celtic Band plus the McTeggart Irish Dancers!  Beverages are generously provided by Gordon Biersch and the Boondock Saint.  Admission is $10 and includes three complimentary beverages and a $25 membership (per person) gets you a free pass to the entire concert series! (no worries - we'll be kicking the series back up in the Fall!)

Special thanks to our beverage sponsors - Gordon Biersch and the The Boondock Saint!! 
And a special big thank you for a generous grant from the the New Orleans Hash House Harriers Red Dress Run!!!!

**St. Alphonsus Catholic Church was built in 1855 to serve the needs of the Irish Catholic immigrants who began settling in the neighborhood in the 1840s. In 1979, the church was closed. After a continuing fall into decline, FOSA was formed in 1990; in 1996, the building was declared a National Historic Landmark. With glorious, yet deteriorating, ceiling frescoes and stained glass windows over a century old, the building is breathtakingly beautiful and has been featured in several movies… and the acoustics rock!  And for more fun info on the church - join our Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/stalphonsusnola/

Enjoy fabulous music with your friends and support one of New Orleans’ cultural treasures, the 155 year-old Saint Alphonsus Church. We will see you this season for Fun Under the Frescoes!

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 Under the Frescoes w/Becky Allen, Chris Wecklein & Harry Mayronne!!

Good Morning Everybody!

If you're doing one thing this evening you should head on out to St. Alphonsus Church (2025 Constance) in the Irish Channel for Fun Under the Frescoes premier concert!! The concert begins at 6:00 pm with the The outrageous Becky Allen and Chris Wecklein join Harry Mayronne for a once in a lifetime holiday show!!!  Admission is $10 and includes three complimentary beverages and a $25 membership (per person) gets you a free pass to the entire concert series! (see below)

• The dynamic and vivacious Margie Perez helps us kick off the new year on January 11.
• Celebrating the rich history of St. Alphonsus, the series culminates on March 14 with an Irish extravaganza featuring the Crescent City Celtic Band and the McTeggart Irish Dancers.

Special thanks to our beverage sponsors - Gordon Biersch and the Boondock Saint!! 
And a special big thank you for a generous grant from the Red Dress Run!!!!

**St. Alphonsus Catholic Church was built in 1855 to serve the needs of the Irish Catholic immigrants who began settling in the neighborhood in the 1840s. In 1979, the church was closed. After a continuing fall into decline, FOSA was formed in 1990; in 1996, the building was declared a National Historic Landmark. With glorious, yet deteriorating, ceiling frescoes and stained glass windows over a century old, the building is breathtakingly beautiful and has been featured in several movies… and the acoustics rock!

Enjoy fabulous music with your friends and support one of New Orleans’ cultural treasures, the 155 year-old Saint Alphonsus Church. We will see you this season for Fun Under the Frescoes!

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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Hump Day w/Harvest the Music, Beer Tappin', Fashion and More!

Happy Wednesday Everybody!!

Check it out..... It's the start of the 2011 HARVEST THE MUSIC CONCERT SERIES PRESENTED BY HANCOCK BANK and WHITNEY BANK!!!!

A free concert series benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans & Acadiana....Every WEDNESDAY, September 14-November 2 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: Martin Wine Cellar, Squeal, Ye Olde Kettle Cooker, Miss Linda's Soul Food Catering, Lil Dizzy's Café, Lucy's Retired Surfer's Bar & Restaurant, Crepes a la Cart, Oceana 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!!!
Sept. 14 Big Sam's Funky Nation Plus Mia Borders
Sept. 21 Paul Sanchez and The Rolling Road Show
Sept. 28 Bonerama with Dave Malone of the Radiators
Plus Alvin Youngblood Hart's Muscle Theory
Oct. 5 Irma Thomas and The Professionals
Plus Soul Project
Oct. 12 Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue
Plus Stooges Brass Band
Oct. 19 Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Jon Cleary's Philthy Phew
Oct. 26 Blind Boys of Alabama
Plus Krown Washington and Batiste
Nov. 2 Buckwheat Zydeco Plus Tommy Malone of the Subdudes with Ray Ganucheau

MORE SPECIAL EVENTS!

Join Gordon Biersch (200 Poydras) this evening for the tapping of their latest seasonal beer, Festbier!  The GB beer maids will be serving up their new brew and will provide complimentary appetizers from the new seasonal menu.  If the beer maids and free snacks aren't enough to keep you entertained, there will also be plenty of games and raffles (with prizes!!!) to participate in!  And as a special bonus to the loyal customers, all Passport and Stein Club members will receive one complimentary beer. Not a member yet? Sign up for half of the price at the tapping party!  Also, GB will be donating $1.00 from every beer sold at the tapping party to The American Cancer Society for Making Strides against Breast Cancer.  Hope to see you there! Prost!

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 complimentary Ciroc cocktails and gourmet appetizers while viewing the hottest looks from Voluptuous Vixen This fun evening is brought to you by Glam Squad and Niki Walker 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 Sheila Phipps. 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)

Head on over to Lakeview for 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 Eudora Evans and Deep Soul  and with Fall right around the corner, get a jump start on your holiday shopping and support the featured local artists who can help you find that perfect something. There will be 75 arts, crafts and food vendors on hand.  First Baptist New Orleans church will be there with great activities for the little ones. You can enjoy the famous char-grilled oysters from Drago's or fish tacos from the familiar Woody's Tacos. Keep it cool with NOLA Snow Snowballs or a cold refreshing libation from the Beacon Beverage booth serving an array of thirst quenchers including margaritas.  It's going to a fun evening!

All Week Long!!

After all that great music you might be craving a fancy dinner!  No problem cause the Louisiana Restaurant Association Greater New Orleans Chapter is hosting We Live to Eat: Louisiana Seafood Restaurant Week, celebrating the art and appreciation of dining in New Orleans. During the week of September 12-18, 2011, more than thirty local restaurants will offer two-course lunches for $20 and three-course dinners for $35. It's a chance to enjoy exceptional dining and satisfy your palate the way only New Orleans cooking can... at a great value.  http://www.welivetoeatnola.com/restaurant-week/

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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