Happy Weekend! Here are some hot things to do this cold weekend!!
Friday Fun!
Wine Tastings!
Hooray for wine! It's the weekly wine tasting over at Cork & Bottle (Orleans at Moss St.) - from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Come out and sample some fantastic wines with all tasting wines 10% off!
'10 Bouchard Aine & Fils Pouilly-Fuisse'
'11 Poggio Anima Uriel Silcilia Grillo
'09 L'Ecume Oregon Pinot Noir
'09 Antigal Uno Malbec
'11 Penfolds Bin 2 Shiraz Mourvedre
Double your wine tasting pleasure in Mid-City! Check out Swirl located on Ponce de Leon right off Esplanade and enjoy a FREE wine tasting at 6:00 pm.
*What do you get when you combine two creative, passionate wine geeks with a love of Napa Valley and an absolute devotion to experiencing all that is good about their native city? Vending Machine Winery is the love child of Monica Bourgeois and Neil Gernon, native New Orleanians who bring a local twist to their small production, high quality yet incredibly affordable Napa Valley Wines. Monica & Neil will be at Swirl for the Friday Free For All as we taste the brand spankin' new vintages of the Crooked Mayor Cabernet, the Double Shotgun, the crazy good new Horror Show blend and the 2009 Loula's Revenge Chardonnay.
And if you're Uptown head on over to Martin's Wine Cellar (3500 Magazine)....They'll be serving up some lovely wines from 4:30 to 6:30 pm!
Donati Sorelle per Sempre Chardonnay Central Coast 2011 (California)
Chateau les Tuileries Bordeaux Blanc Sec 2010 (France) $12.99
Caparzo Sangiovese 2010 (Italy)
Domaine Gérard Mugneret Bourgogne Passetoutgrain 2010 (France)
Friday Artsy Fun!
Crafters Paradise: Selections from the Louisiana Crafts Guild
The Arts Council of New Orleans showcases some of the finest crafts persons from Louisiana in a group show currently on display in the Arts Council's Gallery ( 935 Gravier St.)
Featuring the work of Anita Ahrens, Amy Anderson, Greg Arceneaux, Annette Aucion, Rosalyn Bernard, Susan Breeland, Luann Duhon, Michelle Fontenot, John Gargano, Michelle Hudelot, Emma Hughes, Pat Juneau, Cynthia Kilgore, Laura Glen Lawson, Mandie Lucas, Terry Palmer, Andrew Jackson Pollack, Mark Sanders, and David and Emily Wortman.
The show will run through March 31st. A special reception will be held tonight from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with food, drink, and fun for all. We invite all guild members and craft enthusiasts to view this exciting show!
Sunday Fun!
The Italian's are coming!! It's the Italian-American Marching Club Pre-Parade Celebration at the Piazza D'Italia (300 Poydras). Celebrate with Queen Gilberti, plus honorees Frank Stallone, Vince Pastore and Chef David Greco!! There's going to be delicious food, wine and music! Come out and celebrate from 11:00 am to Noon!!
Fun All Weekend Long!!
It's Nola Girl Jam 2013 - Tonight through Sunday!! A weekend of oodles of dancing to (and with) our incredible local lady talent! Check out the amazing schedule below - and click NOLA Girl Jam for all the fun info!!
Friday
8-9pm Pre-Show Cocktail Party - FREE COCKTAILS FOR TICKETS HOLDERS!
Location: Old US Mint Jazz Theatre - 400 Esplanade Ave
Details: Free cocktails available to ticket holders for one hour 8-9pm only.
9pm-12am
WELCOME TO THE JAZZ AGE
Location: Old US Mint Jazz Theatre - 400 Esplanade Ave
Details: Ben Polcer & friends lead an impressive line-up of local lady talent including; Kristina Morales, Miss Sophie Lee, Margie Perez, Sarah Peterson. The evening will also feature a best dressed contest, performances by chorus girls, burlesque beauties, & open social dancing all night long.
Saturday
10am **Women in History Tour
Location: Courtyard of Antoinnes Annex Coffee Shop - 500 Block of Royal
Daytime Events at The Old US Mint
12:30- 1:30pm Connecting to Jazz rhythms AND a dance partner with Andy Reid
1:30-1:45pm Women in Jazz Talk by Jazz Park
2:00-3:30pm Concert and Dance with Aurora Nealand's Royal Roses
Location: Old US Mint Jazz Theatre - 400 Esplanade Ave
8-9pm
Pre-Show Cocktail Party - FREE COCKTAILS FOR TICKETS HOLDERS!
Location: Old US Mint Jazz Theatre - 400 Esplanade Ave
Details: Free cocktails available to ticket holders for one hour 8-9pm only.
9pm-12am
RETURN TO STORYVILLE
Location: Old US Mint Jazz Theatre - 400 Esplanade Ave.
Details: Ben Polcer & friends lead an impressive line-up of local lady talent including;, Debbie Davis, Sasha Masakowski, Pfister Sisters, and Marla Dixon. The evening will also feature a costume contest, performances by chorus girls, burlesque beauties, an All-Girl Solo Charleston Contest, and open social dancing on a smooth wood floor.
Sunday
Dance Classes
11- 12pm Solo Charleston with Nathalie Gomes-Adams
12:15-1:15 Solo Jazz Movement with Giselle Anguizola
1:30-2:30 Burlesque for Modest Girls with Bella Blue
Location: Old US Mint Jazz Theatre - 400 Esplanade Ave.
5-7:30pm
Jazz Happy Hour w/ an All Girl Jazz Band!
Location: Three Muses, 536 Frenchmen St
Details: Local ladies play traditional jazz for your listening pleasure. Come enjoy our best female jazz talent, eat some delicious tapas, sip tasty drinks.
6pm - Late
Frenchmen Street Club Crawl
Location: Various clubs along Frenchmen St (between Royal & Decatur)
Details: Stroll along New Orleans famed music street and dance in and out of DBA, The Spotted Cat, Three Muses, Maison, Yuki and more. No cover anywhere. ALWAYS BUY a drink, TIP the band, and TIP your bartender.
It's Soul Fest at the Audubon Zoo - Saturday and Sunday!!
Greek Steppers, Mardi Gras Indians and a special second line will all be a part of the 10th Anniversary celebration! Visitors will enjoy authentic soul food prepared by local restaurants and caterers, and in addition to our exciting collection of exotic animals, kids will enjoy hands on activities at the Kid's Cultural tent. Visitors of all ages can receive free wellness information from local health organizations. Visitors can also purchase a special commemorative 10th Anniversary Soul Fest tee shirt!
Locals can also join us in honoring African American Firsts Dr. Charles C. Teamer, Sr., St. John Parish Sheriff Mike Tregre, George LaFargue, Jr., Rev. Doctor Ernest Marcelle, Jr., and Kelsey Joseph.
ENTERTAINMENT
Saturday
11:15am JAM-ALL
12:00pm Tara Alexander
1:00pm Faith V
2:00pm Mia Borders
2:50pm Greek Show
3:15pm Zena Moses and Rue Fiya
4:15pm Michael “Soulman” Baptiste
Sunday, March 3, 2013
11:15am Golden Comanche Mardi Gras Indians
12:00pm African American First Tribute Dr. Corey Hebert, Guest Emcee’
12:45pm Aisha Boyd (Get Yah Praise On Gospel Showcase)
1:30pm Erica Falls
2:30pm Gina Brown (G Slide Mob)
3:20pm Soul Train Line
4:00pm Grammy Award Nominee - Luke James
Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this today and tomorrow...If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!!
www.gratisnola.com
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Friday, March 1, 2013
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Weekend Fun - The Italians & Irish Are Coming plus Oysters, Markets, Music & More!
The Italians are coming!! The Irish are coming!! It's that time of year for fava beans, flowers and cabbages - let's see what's going on this weekend!
Saturday Fun and Music!
Markets, Fests and Music!
Head on down to the Quarter early for the Louisiana Oyster Jubilee at 10:00 am at Musical Legends Park (311 Bourbon). There's gonna be music, and food with the world's longest oyster po-boy!! The "Best Oyster Po-Boy in New Orleans Competition" kicks off at 10 am with the construction of the humongous sandwich..cutting and distribution begins at Noon. First come first served - so get there early - yum!!!
Head on out to the Piety Street Market (The Old Ironworks - 612 Piety St.) from Noon to 5:00 pm. There's gonna be live music by Mas Mamones and a special performance by The Bards of the Bywater with Helen Gillet, Mark Growden, Troi Bechet, Alex McMurray, Aurora Nealand, James Singleton and Larry Sieberth at 4:00 pm! And of course, 40+ vendors offering an eclectic assortment of art, handmade jewelry and crafts, homemade goodies, vintage collectibles and flea market finds at this bustling neighborhood market.
If your heading down to the Quarters for the Day be sure to stop by the Old U.S. Mint (400 Esplanade) for Jazz at the Mint at 2:00 pm for the concert "Vozes Inspiradas", a showcase of Brazilian jazz with Cindy Scott, Sasha Masakowski and Leah Chase with a six piece band.
Parade!
Tonight is the annual Italian-American Marching Club's St. Joseph's Day Parade at 6:00 pm. It kicks off on the corner of Canal and Chartres and marches through the Quarter. Hundreds of tuxedo clad, flower carrying marchers will head through the streets handing out fava beans and paper flowers for a hug and a kiss! Look out for grand marshalls Michael Badalucco, Vincent Pastore and Zach Strief! Click the link for the parade route - http://www.iamcnola.org/
More Music!
After parading head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) they've got a really big show this evening with another triple header of music! The music starts early with Sami.the.Great at 6:00 pm, then it's the New Orleans Guitar Masters with Cranston Clements, Phil DeGruy, John Rankin and Jimmy Robinson, then top off the night it's the Harmed Brothers at 11:00 pm...wow - what a line-up!
Also, check out the Foburg Fest line-up with venues around the Frenchmen Street/St. Claude neighborhoods. They've got some really amazing shows tonight! http://www.foburgneworleans.com/
Sunday Fun and Music!
St. Paddy's Parade
The first round of St. Patrick's Day parades kick off on Sunday with the Old Metairie St. Patrick's Day Parade at noon. The group begins at Archbishop Rummel High School on Severn and makes it way to Metairie Road. There's going to be lots of flowers, beads, and of course cabbage!!
Sunday Brunch and More!
For those of you not in the parading mood...no worries...there's plenty of other good stuff going on.
Grab some delicious brunch and delight in the sounds of the Courtyard Kings starting up at 11:00 am over at Cafe' Rani (2917 Magazine)...Nothing like some Bloody Marys and some great music! And there's more great brunch and food over on the Avenue at the Columns Hotel (3811 St. Charles Ave.) with guitarist Chip Wilson...I'm sure he'll be singing about gin and mimosas!!
After brunch head take ride on the ferry over to old Algiers. It's Algiers Friendship Day on Algiers Point (corner of Olivier and Patterson) from noon to 6:00 pm. It's a big old street party with green beer, hot dogs, cabbage and lots of music! Don't miss out on the fun!
The Nickel-A-Dance concert series continues over at the Maison on (508) Frenchmen Street at 4:00 pm with Herlin Riley and the Hot Foot Floozies. The free series runs the entire month of March and it's family friendly - so bring the gang!!
Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this today and tomorrow...If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!!
www.gratisnola.com
Saturday Fun and Music!
Markets, Fests and Music!
Head on down to the Quarter early for the Louisiana Oyster Jubilee at 10:00 am at Musical Legends Park (311 Bourbon). There's gonna be music, and food with the world's longest oyster po-boy!! The "Best Oyster Po-Boy in New Orleans Competition" kicks off at 10 am with the construction of the humongous sandwich..cutting and distribution begins at Noon. First come first served - so get there early - yum!!!
Head on out to the Piety Street Market (The Old Ironworks - 612 Piety St.) from Noon to 5:00 pm. There's gonna be live music by Mas Mamones and a special performance by The Bards of the Bywater with Helen Gillet, Mark Growden, Troi Bechet, Alex McMurray, Aurora Nealand, James Singleton and Larry Sieberth at 4:00 pm! And of course, 40+ vendors offering an eclectic assortment of art, handmade jewelry and crafts, homemade goodies, vintage collectibles and flea market finds at this bustling neighborhood market.
If your heading down to the Quarters for the Day be sure to stop by the Old U.S. Mint (400 Esplanade) for Jazz at the Mint at 2:00 pm for the concert "Vozes Inspiradas", a showcase of Brazilian jazz with Cindy Scott, Sasha Masakowski and Leah Chase with a six piece band.
Parade!
Tonight is the annual Italian-American Marching Club's St. Joseph's Day Parade at 6:00 pm. It kicks off on the corner of Canal and Chartres and marches through the Quarter. Hundreds of tuxedo clad, flower carrying marchers will head through the streets handing out fava beans and paper flowers for a hug and a kiss! Look out for grand marshalls Michael Badalucco, Vincent Pastore and Zach Strief! Click the link for the parade route - http://www.iamcnola.org/
More Music!
After parading head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) they've got a really big show this evening with another triple header of music! The music starts early with Sami.the.Great at 6:00 pm, then it's the New Orleans Guitar Masters with Cranston Clements, Phil DeGruy, John Rankin and Jimmy Robinson, then top off the night it's the Harmed Brothers at 11:00 pm...wow - what a line-up!
Also, check out the Foburg Fest line-up with venues around the Frenchmen Street/St. Claude neighborhoods. They've got some really amazing shows tonight! http://www.foburgneworleans.com/
Sunday Fun and Music!
St. Paddy's Parade
The first round of St. Patrick's Day parades kick off on Sunday with the Old Metairie St. Patrick's Day Parade at noon. The group begins at Archbishop Rummel High School on Severn and makes it way to Metairie Road. There's going to be lots of flowers, beads, and of course cabbage!!
Sunday Brunch and More!
For those of you not in the parading mood...no worries...there's plenty of other good stuff going on.
Grab some delicious brunch and delight in the sounds of the Courtyard Kings starting up at 11:00 am over at Cafe' Rani (2917 Magazine)...Nothing like some Bloody Marys and some great music! And there's more great brunch and food over on the Avenue at the Columns Hotel (3811 St. Charles Ave.) with guitarist Chip Wilson...I'm sure he'll be singing about gin and mimosas!!
After brunch head take ride on the ferry over to old Algiers. It's Algiers Friendship Day on Algiers Point (corner of Olivier and Patterson) from noon to 6:00 pm. It's a big old street party with green beer, hot dogs, cabbage and lots of music! Don't miss out on the fun!
The Nickel-A-Dance concert series continues over at the Maison on (508) Frenchmen Street at 4:00 pm with Herlin Riley and the Hot Foot Floozies. The free series runs the entire month of March and it's family friendly - so bring the gang!!
Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this today and tomorrow...If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!!
www.gratisnola.com
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