Tuesday w/Farm Fresh Foods, Books & Lots o' Music!

Happy Tuesday Everybody!!

Special Events Today!

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 to 1:00 pm and pick up some fresh seafood, veggies and you can even grab some lunch!  La Divinia Gelateria is fixing up some great food each Tuesday in July at the Market.....on the menu today: Creole tomato gazpacho, summer vegetable quiche, blueberry salad with mixed greens, Ryals goat cheese and toasted hazelnuts, peach prosecco sorbetto, cucumber cachaca sorbetto and fresh squeezed watermelon lemonade.....yummy!!

Join Octavia Books (513 Octavia) tonight at 6:00 pm for a special evening with Keith Spera, music writer at The Times-Picayune, they're celebrating the launch of the book GROOVE INTERRUPTED Loss, Renewal and the Music of New Orleans. Keith will be reading and signing his new book, plus he'll be talking with legendary musician, composer and record producer Allen Toussaint (to whom a whole chapter of the book is devoted and will join Keith in the signing!)  It should be a great evening - you don't want to miss it!

The Trinity Artist Series continues tonight at Trinity Episcopal Church (1329 Jackson Ave.) with "Organ & Labyrinth" with Albinas Prizgintas on the 5000 pipe Trinity tracker organ. The program includes some of the greatest music ever written ranging from Classical Baroque to vintage rock and popular tunes. The concert is from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm and is FREE!

Okay, it may be to late to be the next Stage Door Idol, but you can certainly come on down to The World War II Museum Stage Door Canteen (945 Magazine St.) for the Competition - Who will be the next Stage Door Idol?  Preliminary finals happen tonight from 5:30 to 7:30 pm...It's a 40's themed talent competition.  So watch as area hopefuls vie for the title of the next Stage Door Idol by performing hits of the war years for celebrity judges.  Finalists will compete for an opportunity to headline as part of the Museum's popular Sunday Swing series on August 28.  Tickets are FREE but contact Ginny Clauss for reservations,
504-528-1944 ext. 287.

More Tuesday Night Fun!

It's Open Mic Night over at the Rusty Nail (1100 Constance) with Whiskey T of Country Fried!  Get on stage, or just check out the local NOLA talent!  The fun starts up at 8:00 pm.

There's a triple header over at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) starting up at 4:00 pm with Brett Richardson, then stay on for Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 6:00 pm, and finish off the night with Meschiya Lake and Little Big Horns at 10:00 pm!!

End your night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with  the REBIRTH Brass Band they come on around 10:30ish - you'll be glad you 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)  link!



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Musical Monday Fun!

Happy Monday Everybody!

Here's some good music to get your week off to a great start!

Monday Night Music

Stop by Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse (300 Bourbon - Royal Sonesta Hotel) for Bob French and the Original Tuxedo Band at 8:00 pm!!

If you're Uptown - It's never too hot for some porch sippin' over at the Columns Hotel (3811 St. Charles)....It's the jazzy sounds of Don Vappy at 8:00 tonight!

Head on down to Mid-City and to the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks) about 10:00 pm for the N'awlins Johnnys and FREE red beans tonight!

BMC (1331 Decatur) has a great early show at 5:00 pm with Fun in the Pocket featuring Mayumi Shara (drummer extraordinaire)...then stay on for the next show at 9:30 with Smoky Greenwell's Blues Jam!!

And two great shows at the Maison (508 Frenchmen) with the sultry sounds of Jayna Morgan and the Sazerac Sunrise Band at 7:00 pm, and The New Orleans Super Jam with Gene Harding at 10:00 pm.

Be sure to make a stop by the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) early for this great line-up of music....Brett Richardson 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.....it's sure to be another smokin' Monday evening show.

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 really know how to get your Monday night funkified (there's a cover, but it's a small price to pay to get funky!!!)

Have a great one...and for more musical fun check out WWOZ Livewire ....until tomorrow.

Shopping and Music on a Sunday!

Happy Sunday Everybody!

Today is Cree's Cheap Chic Mid-Summer Madness Sale - looking for some fun stuff to wear? Stop by Cree's House (3728 Laurel St. (Off Magazine/Tchoup b/t Louisiana/Napoleon)from Noon to 5:00 pm today!!
*Fresh & flirty sundresses * Elegant & funky summer hats
*Cool summer whites for White Linen Night & beyond
*Vintage dresses & gowns * Fab $5 rack
*Men's summer shirts, seersucker suits & linen jackets
*Plus: Righteous Fur strips down for the summer in style!
*Sexy nutria-trimmed tanks (handwashable!)
*Sassy nutria mini-tophats
*Nutria teeth jewelry capped w/ Balinese silver
There's also gonna be some chilled white sangria to enhance your browsing pleasure at this ultracool indoor sale!!
 
And continue the fun with the French Market Fare Program with the World Famous N’Awlins Cafe and Spice Emporium, one of the several counter-top eateries in the renovated French Market Farmers Market, demonstrates a signature dish at the cooking demo stage. So come on out and learn some fun stuff and go shopping in the French Market (located between Ursulines and Governor Nicholls Street) - what a fun way to spend your Sunday afternoon!!

And if you want to dance the afternoon away head on down to the National World War II Museum (945 Magazine) for this FREE event the Summer Sunday Swing Series!  Professional swing dancers will provide coaching for dancers at all levels while your swinging to Lionel Ferbos and the Louisiana Shakers - It's dance lessons at 1:00 pm and more great music from 2:00 to 4:00 pm!

Enjoy music in a beautiful setting at Trinity Episcopal Church (1329 Jackson) as the Trinity Artist Series continues this evening at 5:00 pm.  LPO violinist Kate Withrow and Eleni Dafeka from Greece, perform sonatas for violin and piano by Schubert and Syzmanowski.  This concert is FREE and open to the public.

Looking for a romantic evening of a music?  Check out the Summer Twilight Romance Series at the Jazz Back Porch at the N.O. Jazz National Historical Park Visitor Center (918 N. Peters) at 7:00 pm -  Harmoniemusik New Orleans continues a summer series of classical chamber music at the Back Porch, including trios, quartets, quintets and more.  Admission is FREE - but donations are accepted and appreciated.

For you night owls - there's a couple great late music shows going on Uptown tonight!

Le Bon Temp Roule' (4801 Magazine) has Chapter Soul featuring Calvin Johnson, Kirk Joseph & Kevin O'Day at 9:00 pm!

The Maple Leaf Bar (8316 Oak St.) has the Joe Krown Trio featuring Walter "Wolfman" Washington and Russell Batiste with the Honey Island Swamp Band all at 10:30 pm!

Have a great Sunday and for more good music going on around town be sure to check out the WWOZ Livewire!

Art in the Park, Fishin' Rodeos, & Lots of Music!

Happy Saturday Everybody!

It's the Arts Market of New Orleans at Palmer Park (corner of S. Claiborne and S. Carrollton from 10 am to 4:00 pm today!!  Free and open  to the public!  The Market has the region’s best artists, music and great food.  Plus live music with Live performances in the Music Tent include New Orleans Moonshiners at 1:00 pm, followed by Oscar and the Blues Cats at  2:30 pm. .. food and drink from  your  favorite local restaurants, and exciting and educational kid's activities.

If you're looking for a road trip head down to Grand Isle for the International Tarpon Rodeo...This is the oldest fishing rodeo in the U.S., and the rodeo is making it's big return since the BP oil spill! The festival runs from 11:00 to 10:00 pm today with food, merchandise and exhibits. Children's crab races take place at 2:00 pm and be sure to stay on for music with the Wisegus at 6:00 pm! For more info and directions visit the website at www.tarponrodeo.org.

Lookin' for some more great music this afternoon...then head over to the Louisiana Music Factory (210 Decatur)  for two great in-store shows!! The Yat Pack at 2:00 pm followed by Eric Lindell at 3:00 pm...and don't while you're there pick up some great CDs for your collection!

Tonight is www.nolamusicnow.com's Launch Party Showcase at 10:00 pm over at Southport Music Hall & Deck (200 Monticello Ave).  Nolamusicnow is the brainchild of three life-long friends that started out as a facebook page called NOLA Music. The idea that music feeds the souls led to the creation of a calendar that covers live local music throughout the greater metropolitan New. Orleans area. Over 250 venues and as many as 2.000 events are included in the calendar each month.  To celebrate the launch of the new website, nolamusicnow decided what better way to highlight local music than with a musical showcase. Check out the great music tonight with Shamarr Allen & The Underdawgs, Credo Blues Society, and Funk Pocket - All this fun for the low low cover of only $10!!

More Good Music Tonight

Take a visit to Frenchmen St. and the Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen) with 2 great shows with Washboard Chaz Trio at 7:00 pm, and stay on for Mike Dillon, James Singleton and Johnny Vidacovich with special guests Yojimbo at 10:00 pm. (cover)

And a triple header over at Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with Ken Swartz Trio at 3:00 pm, Panorama Jazz Band at 6:00 pm and top off the night with The Jazz Vipers at 10:00 pm.

Right down the street at the BMC (1331 Decatur) with 4 great shows starting with The Lushingtons at 3:00 pm, Sazerac Sunrise Jazz Band with special guest Lisa Lynn at 6:00 pm, Bo Dollis Jr. And The Wild Magnolias at 9:30 pm, and Ashton & The Big Easy Brawlers Brass Band at 12:30 am.

Head down River Road to the River Shack Tavern (3449 River Road) for Dash Rip Rock at 10:00 pm...this is always a good one, and be sure to try out the fried vegetable platter...yum!!

That should keep you busy this evening...for more great music going on around town be sure to click on the WWOZ Livewire - have a good one!!

TGIF w/French Market Fun, Wine, Art & Free Hubig's Pies!

The weekend is here!!

Start your weekend in the Quarter with Fridays at the French Market featuring Pierre Pichon's Gypsy Swing Trio and Washboard Chaz Blues Trio from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. The concerts are a colorful invitation to locals to rediscover the historic Market while taking in the sights, sounds, and smells of the new Farmers Market eateries, as well as new and familiar Flea Market vendors showcasing clothing, handmade jewelry, artwork, photography, candles and international and local crafts. It's going to be a fun time!

And this is always a fun way to kick things off.  It's the weekly wine tasting over at Cork & Bottle (Orleans at Moss St.) - today they have a wine flight with wine picks from the C & B staff!  Come taste some great, affordable bottles today at the FREE tasting from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.  Check out the selection:
2010 - Raywood- Moscato
2008 - No Place Like Home - Syrah
2010- Babcock Vineyards - Red Blend
2008 - Estancia- Riesling
2009- Castle Rock - Columbia Valley Chardonnay

And you can double your wine tasting fun!  Check out Swirl located on Ponce de Leon right off Esplanade and enjoy a FREE wine tasting at 6:00 pm. Once you've tasted one of their excellent choices you'll be sure to be buy a bottle! 

The Where Y'Art? party is going on this evening over at the New Orleans Museum of Art starting at 5:30 pm with Gallery & Exhibition Tours, lots of fun activities and music!!

• 5:30 pm  to Midnight: an art making activity for the kiddies
• 5:30 to 8:30 pm: Music by Patrice Fisher & Carlos Ponce
• 6:00 pm: Walk Through of Madeleine Albright's "Read My Pins" exhibition by Susan Lapene from MS Rau Antiques 9:00 to Midnight: Music by the New Orleans Jazz Institute Quartet

The event is FREE with museum admissions. $10 Adults, $8 seniors, students, active military, $6 children ages 17 to 7, children 6 and under are free!

You say - you still don't know what to do??? There's even more fun!!

Head on over to Chickie Wah Wah on Canal for their happy hour at 5:00 pm and the music starts up at 5:30 pm with the Pfister Sisters and stay on for  Paul Sanchez at 8:00 pm (there's a small cover for the  Paul show - but he's definitely worth the dinero!)...and don't forget to come hungry cause they got yummy food going on in the kitchen!

And even more fun close to Mid-City (almost Uptown) over at Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) it's The Boogie Men at 9:30 pm!!  Remember if you eat at Ye Olde College Inn right next door you get a discount to the show!  Happy rockin' and bowlin'!

Head on down to Frenchmen Street for some live local music!

You can get started early at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 6:00 pm, and Cottonmouth Kings at 10:00 pm.

Stop by Mojitos Rum Bar & Grill (437 Esplanade - corner of Frenchmen) for some excellent margaritas and some great music all afternoon and evening long with Alex Bossworth at 4:00 pm, Eudora Evans and Deep Soul tonight at 7:00 pm, Fredy Omar con su Banda at 10:30 pm!!

Right down the street you have another trio of shows at BMC (1331 Decatur)...with El DeOrazio & Friends at 3:00 pm, Moonshine and Caroline at 7:00 pm, and Soul Project at 10:00 pm!

d.b.a.'s (618 Frenchmen) got the Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 6:00 it's FREE, but don't forget to tip the band!!  And stay on for The Lost Bayou Ramblers at 10:00 pm...there's a $5 cover, but you don't want to miss Kenny's mean guitar playin'!!

And for those of you hanging out Uptown don't forget it's Free Fridays at Tipitina's (504 Napoleon Ave.) at 10:00 pm with Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes - plus FREE Hubig pies!!
Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this evening...If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire!!

Cupcakes, Wine, Cooking, Art & Music!!

Good Morning Everybody,

Here's some Thursday fun stuff!!

Thursday Events

Need a free cupcake? (is that a rhetorical question?) It's Cupcakes & Co.'s (1907 Poydras) Storefront Grand Opening with FREE Cupcakes starting at 10:30 am!  Go get yourself a free cupcake and buy a couple for your friends too!

Don't miss out on the weekly wine tasting at Cork and Bottle (3700 Orlenas ) about 5:00 pm in Mid-City and the tasting is free with some great choices to taste and purchase!  And be sure to stop by the Crescent City Farmer's Market and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more! 

Cooking class anyone?  FREE COOKING CLASS with Jodi Brown (the Ultimate Kitchen Commando), Mike Couste and An Howard at the NEW restaurant INSIDE of the Rouse's Supermarket at Napoleon and Tchoup.  Come see what everyone is talking about.  You MUST reserve a spot on the list as seating is limited. Call the store at 504-896-7910 and reserve your seat NOW!

Need some Art?  Then head down to The White Camellia (3937 Magazine St.) tonight from 5:00 to 8:00 pm....They're showcasing Pam Kelly Sills and Muffin Sills Bernstein, Mother & daughter, their work could not be more different, but each artist paints, photographs, and sculpts a lush landscape of dense enticing colors and textures. Come see their latest creations!

Need a little art, culture and music? You gotta go to the show at the Ogden Southern Museum of Art (925 Camp St.) - better known as Ogden after Hours.  The concert starts up at 6:00 pm. with Creede Williams...Raised on Ray Charles and Van Morrison by gospel singers, the musical gumbo of Creede Williams’ childhood make his two albums a feast for the ears.  A child of Southeastern Oklahoma, the talented lyricist sings an emotionally charged, but honest story.  Williams’ soulful vocals and catchy pop/country guitar move his audience to a foot-tapping and hand-clapping dance...so come on down for some music, culture and fun - don't miss it!!

Go hang out at City Park this evening for The Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series with The Gay Men's Chorus!  The gates open up at 5:00 pm and the performance starts at 6:00 pm in the City Park Botanical Garden Pavilion of the Two Sisters...There is an admission charge, but hey, it's helping the Park out..so....it's a good thing...$8 for adults and $3 for children.

There's some good music happenin' over on St. Claude tonight - so check it out!  The Hi-Ho Lounge (2239 St. Claude) has the Stooges Brass Band at 10:00 pm....and the Saturn Bar (3067 St. Clauce) has the Parishioners at 10:00 pm....hit one show early and one show late and make both!

If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire!

Concerts, Trivia and Fashion!

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

If you're looking for some free music head on down to the Wednesdays on the Point concert series continues this afternoon in Algiers and runs through August 10th  from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and of course, admission is FREE !  Tonight head to the Algiers Ferry Dock (200Morgan St.) when Irvin Mayfield presents "Purple Disrespect" plus E Company - and remember the concert is just a FREE ferry ride from the East Bank!

If you love trivia, plus yummy food and happy hour - I have the event for you!  There's a Pub Quiz at the Stage Door Canteen at the WWII Museum (945 Magazine) tonight from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm!!  Join the fun for six rounds of trivia featuring WWII and general trivia questions, there is NO entry fee and you can play one round or all six. Plus, the American Sector will extend their happy hour through the Pub Quiz for players. Enjoy half-priced select beverages and 75 cent BBQ sliders!  RSVP to the American Sector to reserve your seat by calling 504-528-1940.

Tonight it's Rockin' on the River Fundraiser for NOLA Pay it Forward from 5:00 to 8:30 pm - Come Rock the Boat on the Creole Queen with Rockin' Dopsie Jr. and The Yat Pack!  There's gonna be great food from local restaurants and cocktails for sale all benefiting NOLA Pay it Forward.  Presented by Creole Queen Paddlewheeler, tickets just $10 in advance (http://www.creolequeen.com/); $15 at the door.

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 Fleur de Paris!  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!

If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire!

Show Off your Talent on Tuesday!

Happy Tuesday Everybody!!

Special Events Today!

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 to 1:00 pm and pick up some fresh seafood, veggies and you can even grab some lunch!  St. James Cheese Company is fixing up some great food each Tuesday in July at the Market.....on the menu today:House smoked pastrami, Raclette cheese and pickled zucchini on ciabatta, watermelon salad with tomato, cucumber, feta and mint, and chilled beet soup with creme fraiche.....yummy!!

The Trinity Artist Series continues tonight at Trinity Episcopal Church (1329 Jackson Ave.) with "Organ & Labyrinth" with Albinas Prizgintas on the 5000 pipe Trinity tracker organ. The program includes some of the greatest music ever written ranging from Classical Baroque to vintage rock and popular tunes. The concert is from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm and is FREE!

Do you want to be the next Stage Door Idol? Then you need to come on down to the World War II Museum Stage Door Canteen (945 Magazine St.) for the Competition - Who will be the next Stage Door Idol? Tonight from 5:30 to 7:30 pm!! It's a 40's themed talent competition. Watch as area hopefuls vie for the title of the next Stage Door Idol by performing hits of the war years for celebrity judges. Finalists will compete for an opportunity to headline as part of the Museum's popular Sunday Swing series on August 28.  Tickets are FREE but contact Ginny Clauss for reservations,
504-528-1944 ext. 287.

More Tuesday Night Fun!

It's Open Mic Night over at the Rusty Nail (1100 Constance) with Whiskey T of Country Fried!  Get on stage, or just check out the local NOLA talent!  The fun starts up at 8:00 pm.

Head on over to Mid-City and Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) Grayson Capps is back this Tuesday at 8:00 pm.  He's just released a brand new CD, so I'm sure he'll be playing some old and new favorites!!  Plus come hungry for the delicioso Taceaux Loceaux!

There's a triple header over at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) starting up at 4:00 pm with Brett Richardson, then stay on for Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 6:00 pm, and finish off the night with Meschiya Lake and Little Big Horns at 10:00 pm!!

End your night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with  the REBIRTH Brass Band they come on around 10:30ish - you'll be glad you stayed up late!! 

Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire link!