Happy Thursday!
It's a beautiful night to hang out at City Park and enjoy Lena Prima for the Twilight Garden Concert Series! To some performers, having a legendary father might be daunting. Not for Lena Prima. Born in show business and raised on the road with her famous dad, the singer/songwriter/artist has earned her own reputation around the country for her energetic charismatic performances. She will perform songs of her father as well as some of her original tunes. 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...$10 for adults and $3 for children.
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. Tonight the Ogden has a Tribute to Gary Hirstius - featuring The Storyville Jazz Band led by Bruce Hirsitus, Tommy Malone and Ray Ganacheau, Kim Carson, Jim McCormick, Little Brooklyn reunion, and The Junior Mays Band reunion.
*A music memorial for this New Orleans native, guitarist, and singer/songwriter. Hirstius was well known for is soulful lyrics and sandpaper vocals. He left behind an expansive music catalogue in which his spirit and legacy lives on. Be sure to head on over to the bar for this month's signature drink - Mint Julep - Remember with your Ogden membership all of these excellent concerts are FREE!!!
Jazz in the Park Free Concert Series continues on this evening in Armstrong Park! PUfAP is proud to present the third season of Jazz in the Park, inside of the historic Louis Armstrong Park. The events are FREE, begins today and runs from 5:00 to 8:00 pm through June 13th featuring a Marketplace that provides an opportunity to purchase fresh food, produce and craft market available to the public from 3:00 to 8:00 PM. Check out the great line-up of music below!
May 30 - Colin Lake/George Porter, Jr. & Bill Summers
June 6 - Mike Soulman Baptiste/Joe Krown Trio Ft. Russell Batiste & Walter "Wolfman" Washington
June 13 - *Stay Tuned!*
The Live at Lafreniere Park Concert Series kicks off tonight at the Park Pavilion with the Bucktown All-Stars at 6:00 pm. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, etc. and enjoy an evening of live music in the Park and best of all it is FREE!!
For more fun stuff to do and more music...check out the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!
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Thursday, May 30, 2013
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Happy Thursday w/Kick-Off to The Twilight Garden Concert Series, Ogden After Hours and Prima Fest!
It's a beautiful Thursday!
It's a beautiful night to hang out at City Park this evening with the lovely singing of Banu Gibson for the first Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series! 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...$10 for adults and $3 for children.
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. Tonight the Ogden has Calvin Johnson, Jr. Calvin has performed, recorded, and toured all over the world with acclaimed musicians, Harry Connick Jr., Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Aaron Neville, Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, Big Sams Funky Nation, Rebirth Brass Band, and has proven his artistic versatility by performing with hip hop icons such as Mannie Fresh and Mystikal. Be sure to head on over to the bar for this month's signature drink - The Irish O-Ale - And remember if you're a member of the Ogden you always get in free!
The 1st Annual Prima Festival starts tonight and runs all weekend long at Mississippi River Heritage Park, 1101 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans featuring restaurants and a four day talent line-up. Admission will be $10.!
Tonight's Entertainment includes:
Harvey Jesus - 3pm to 5pm
The Boogie Men - 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Lena Prima - 8pm to 10pm
For more info click here.
Some More Thursday Night Music
And head on over to Frenchmen and the Spotted Cat Music Club (623 Frenchmen) cause they have a triple header with Sarah McCoy's Oopsie Daisies at 4:00 pm, Miss Sophie Lee at 6:00 and stay on and party with Jumbo Shrimp at 10:00 PM!!
There's more fun on Frenchmen over at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) with piano man Jon Cleary at 7:00 pm with no cover!! And stay on for more music with Derrick Freeman & Billy Iuso ($5 cover) at 10:00 pm - you don't want to miss it!!
For more fun stuff to do and more music...check out the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!
www.gratisnola.com
It's a beautiful night to hang out at City Park this evening with the lovely singing of Banu Gibson for the first Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series! 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...$10 for adults and $3 for children.
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. Tonight the Ogden has Calvin Johnson, Jr. Calvin has performed, recorded, and toured all over the world with acclaimed musicians, Harry Connick Jr., Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Aaron Neville, Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, Big Sams Funky Nation, Rebirth Brass Band, and has proven his artistic versatility by performing with hip hop icons such as Mannie Fresh and Mystikal. Be sure to head on over to the bar for this month's signature drink - The Irish O-Ale - And remember if you're a member of the Ogden you always get in free!
The 1st Annual Prima Festival starts tonight and runs all weekend long at Mississippi River Heritage Park, 1101 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans featuring restaurants and a four day talent line-up. Admission will be $10.!
Tonight's Entertainment includes:
Harvey Jesus - 3pm to 5pm
The Boogie Men - 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Lena Prima - 8pm to 10pm
For more info click here.
Some More Thursday Night Music
And head on over to Frenchmen and the Spotted Cat Music Club (623 Frenchmen) cause they have a triple header with Sarah McCoy's Oopsie Daisies at 4:00 pm, Miss Sophie Lee at 6:00 and stay on and party with Jumbo Shrimp at 10:00 PM!!
There's more fun on Frenchmen over at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) with piano man Jon Cleary at 7:00 pm with no cover!! And stay on for more music with Derrick Freeman & Billy Iuso ($5 cover) at 10:00 pm - you don't want to miss it!!
For more fun stuff to do and more music...check out the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!
www.gratisnola.com
Friday, June 29, 2012
TGIF - Wine, Museum Fun and Plenty of Music!
Happy Friday!
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!
And you can double your wine tasting fun in Mid-City! 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!
More vino for you!! Head down to Martin's Wine Cellar Uptown (3500 Magazine St.) or Metairie (714 Elmeer) for a lovely wine tasting from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Check out the selection!
Uptown:
Castle Rock Chardonnay Columbia Valley 2009 (Washington) $9.99
August Kesseler Riesling 'R' 2010 (Germany) was: $13.99, Sale: $12.99
Tahuan Malbec 2010(Argentina) was: $14.99, Sale: $12.99
Southern Right Walker Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2010 (South Africa) was: $17.99, Sale: $15.99
Donati Merlot Paicines 2008 (California) $17.99
Metairie:
Domaine de Fontsainte Corbieres Rosé Gris de Gris 2011 (France) was: $14.99, Sale: $13.49
Château la Roque Coteaux du Languedoc Rosé 2011 (France) was: $16.99, Sale: $15.29
Domaine de Triennes Sainte Fleur Viognier 2008 (France) $16.99
Mas Belles Eaux les Coteaux du Languedoc 2007 (France) $18.99
Night at the Museum!
Check out The Where Y'Art? party this evening over at the New Orleans Museum of Art starting at 5:00 pm with Cajun music, cooking demos, an artist lecture and culinary documentaries! 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.
*5 pm to 8 pm: Art Making Activity with NOMA
*5:30 pm to 8:30 pm: Music by Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Duo
*5:30 pm to 8:30 pm: Complimentary tequila beverages by Republic Tequila
*6 pm: 30 Years/30 Blocks: Lecture with artist, Jan Gilbert
*7 pm: Screening: THNOC & Kevin McCaffrey’s We Live To Eat
*7 pm: Art You Can Eat: Fabulous Food Photography: Tips and tricks for mouthwatering food photos, even with your camera phone! Guest Photographer: Matthew Noel
*8 pm: Screening: WYES’ New Orleans Food Memories
More Music!
Get on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for happy hour with the Ready Eddie and No Fuss Gus at 5:00 pm and stay for Arsene Delay at 8:00 pm - Arsene will be performing with some Threadhead favorites Alex McMurray and Bill Malchow! Be sure to come hungry for delicious pizza and more!
And there's more good music in Mid-City (almost Uptown) over at Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) for Gal Holiday 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'!
Need more music??
Let the Carousel Lounge in the Monteleone Bar (214 Royal) spin you around with the swinging sounds of Lena Prima at 9:00 pm. It's a cool place for some fun and fancy cocktails!
You can get started early at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with Ben Polcer at 4:00 pm, Washboard Chaz Jazz Trio at 6:00 pm, and the New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings at 10:00 pm.
Right down the street you have another trio of shows at BMC (1331 Decatur)...with El the Orazio and Friends Band at 3:00 pm, Truman Holland and the Backporch Review at 6:00 pm, and Dana Abbot at 9:00 pm!!
d.b.a.'s (618 Frenchmen) got a double header with The Honeypots at 6:00 pm, and stay on for Egg Yolk Jubilee and Norco Lapalco at 10:00 pm...there's only a $5 cover!
Top off the evening with a FREE show at 10:00 pm over at Tipitina's it's Walter "Wolfman" Washington plus The Brass-A-Holics!
Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this evening...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
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!
And you can double your wine tasting fun in Mid-City! 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!
More vino for you!! Head down to Martin's Wine Cellar Uptown (3500 Magazine St.) or Metairie (714 Elmeer) for a lovely wine tasting from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Check out the selection!
Uptown:
Castle Rock Chardonnay Columbia Valley 2009 (Washington) $9.99
August Kesseler Riesling 'R' 2010 (Germany) was: $13.99, Sale: $12.99
Tahuan Malbec 2010(Argentina) was: $14.99, Sale: $12.99
Southern Right Walker Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2010 (South Africa) was: $17.99, Sale: $15.99
Donati Merlot Paicines 2008 (California) $17.99
Metairie:
Domaine de Fontsainte Corbieres Rosé Gris de Gris 2011 (France) was: $14.99, Sale: $13.49
Château la Roque Coteaux du Languedoc Rosé 2011 (France) was: $16.99, Sale: $15.29
Domaine de Triennes Sainte Fleur Viognier 2008 (France) $16.99
Mas Belles Eaux les Coteaux du Languedoc 2007 (France) $18.99
Night at the Museum!
Check out The Where Y'Art? party this evening over at the New Orleans Museum of Art starting at 5:00 pm with Cajun music, cooking demos, an artist lecture and culinary documentaries! 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.
*5 pm to 8 pm: Art Making Activity with NOMA
*5:30 pm to 8:30 pm: Music by Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Duo
*5:30 pm to 8:30 pm: Complimentary tequila beverages by Republic Tequila
*6 pm: 30 Years/30 Blocks: Lecture with artist, Jan Gilbert
*7 pm: Screening: THNOC & Kevin McCaffrey’s We Live To Eat
*7 pm: Art You Can Eat: Fabulous Food Photography: Tips and tricks for mouthwatering food photos, even with your camera phone! Guest Photographer: Matthew Noel
*8 pm: Screening: WYES’ New Orleans Food Memories
More Music!
Get on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for happy hour with the Ready Eddie and No Fuss Gus at 5:00 pm and stay for Arsene Delay at 8:00 pm - Arsene will be performing with some Threadhead favorites Alex McMurray and Bill Malchow! Be sure to come hungry for delicious pizza and more!
And there's more good music in Mid-City (almost Uptown) over at Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) for Gal Holiday 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'!
Need more music??
Let the Carousel Lounge in the Monteleone Bar (214 Royal) spin you around with the swinging sounds of Lena Prima at 9:00 pm. It's a cool place for some fun and fancy cocktails!
You can get started early at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with Ben Polcer at 4:00 pm, Washboard Chaz Jazz Trio at 6:00 pm, and the New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings at 10:00 pm.
Right down the street you have another trio of shows at BMC (1331 Decatur)...with El the Orazio and Friends Band at 3:00 pm, Truman Holland and the Backporch Review at 6:00 pm, and Dana Abbot at 9:00 pm!!
d.b.a.'s (618 Frenchmen) got a double header with The Honeypots at 6:00 pm, and stay on for Egg Yolk Jubilee and Norco Lapalco at 10:00 pm...there's only a $5 cover!
Top off the evening with a FREE show at 10:00 pm over at Tipitina's it's Walter "Wolfman" Washington plus The Brass-A-Holics!
Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this evening...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
Friday, June 15, 2012
TGIF w/Courtyard Concerts, Movies at the Museum & Lots of Music!
Happy Friday!
Wine and Concerts!
Start off your evening with a wine tasting at Swirl on Ponce de Leon (right of Esplanade) at 6:00 pm and right down the street at Fairgrinds Coffee House you got Lips and the Trips at 7:30 pm...you don't want to miss Lips - it's going to be a great show!!
Head down to the Quarter for the spring season finale performance for Concerts in the Courtyard at the Historic New Orleans Collection....Experience a concert in the courtyard at the Historic New Orleans Collection in the heart of the French Quarter - 533 Royal Street. The show is from 6:00 to 8:00 pm with Creole String Beans...In true south Louisiana style, the Beans mix swamp pop and classic R&B. The band includes Rick Olivier (guitar/vocals), Rob Savoy (bass/vocals), Brian Rini (organ/vocals), and Bryan Barry (drums), with Derek Huston (baritone sax) and Travis Blotsky (tenor sax)!! Admission is $10, FREE for THNOC members, and includes 2 complimentary champagne cocktails from Cafe Amelie! Guests must be 21 or older to enter and memberships begin at the low low price of $65.00 per household.
Another Night at the Museum!
Check out The Where Y'Art? party this evening over at the New Orleans Museum of Art starting at 5:00 pm with Gallery & Exhibition Tours, lots of fun activities and music!! 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.
*5pm to 8pm: Art Making Activity by Nina Nichols, artist-in-residence at A Studio in the Woods
*5:30pm to 8:30pm: Music by Sarah Quintana
*6pm: Lecture by artist, Katie Holten
*7pm: Art You Can Eat: Artistic License: Cocktails Reinterpreted as Dessert - Edible Sazeracs, Mint Juleps, Brandy Milk Punch and more!: Brett Gauthier, Executive Pastry Chef, RBRG (Reservations requested) http://cafenoma-artyoucaneat.eventbrite.com/
*7 - 7:15pm: Screening: ART21: Boundaries (Following the lecture by Katie Holten)
*8 - 8:15pm: Screening: ART21: Balance
And there's double the fun at NOMA, because the Wizard of OZ has been rescheduled for tonight!
Join the New Orleans Museum of Art, as they present music, art making, and an outdoor screening of the classic film The Wizard of OZ tonight in the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMA. See below for the night’s scheduled events. Admission: $6 for adults : Children (17 & under), free : $3 for NOMA/NOFS/Members (No more than 4 discount tickets may be purchased.) No outside food or beverages will be permitted. Please bring a blanket (recommended) or folding chair for seating.
Schedule for the Night:
*5 pm to 8pm: Food by Crêpes à la Cart, La Cocinita, Green To Go NOLA, NOLA Snow Snowballs (additional purchase required)
*6 pm to 8pm: Music by Cindy Scott
*5 pm to 7pm: Art Making Activity with Three Ring Circus.
*8:15 pm (sundown): Film: The Wizard of OZ - come dressed as your favorite character.
More Music!
Get on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for happy hour and stay for Alex McMurray at 8:00 pm - and be sure to come hungry for delicious pizza and more!
And there's more good music in Mid-City (almost Uptown) over at Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) for Crescent City Soul Band plus No Idea 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'!
Need more music??
Let the Carousel Lounge in the Monteleone Bar (214 Royal) spin you around with the swinging sounds of Lena Prima at 9:00 pm. It's a cool place for some fun and fancy cocktails!
You can get started early at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with Ben Polcer at 4:00 pm, Washboard Chaz Jazz Trio at 6:00 pm, and the New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings at 10:00 pm.
Right down the street you have another trio of shows at BMC (1331 Decatur)...with El the Orazio and Friends Band at 3:00 pm, Big Soul Band at 6:00 pm, and Dana Abbot at 9:00 pm!!
d.b.a.'s (618 Frenchmen) got a double header with The Hot Club of New Orleans at 6:00 pm, and stay on for Shamarr Allen & The Underdawgs at 10:00 pm...there's a $10 cover, but you don't want to miss the show!!
Top off the evening with a FREE show at 10:00 pm over at Tipitina's it's Stooges Brass Band plus Local Skank!
Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this evening...If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar and tune in today from 11-2 pm for the Louisiana Music Party with my hubby Bill deTurk!!
www.gratisnola.com
Wine and Concerts!
Start off your evening with a wine tasting at Swirl on Ponce de Leon (right of Esplanade) at 6:00 pm and right down the street at Fairgrinds Coffee House you got Lips and the Trips at 7:30 pm...you don't want to miss Lips - it's going to be a great show!!
Head down to the Quarter for the spring season finale performance for Concerts in the Courtyard at the Historic New Orleans Collection....Experience a concert in the courtyard at the Historic New Orleans Collection in the heart of the French Quarter - 533 Royal Street. The show is from 6:00 to 8:00 pm with Creole String Beans...In true south Louisiana style, the Beans mix swamp pop and classic R&B. The band includes Rick Olivier (guitar/vocals), Rob Savoy (bass/vocals), Brian Rini (organ/vocals), and Bryan Barry (drums), with Derek Huston (baritone sax) and Travis Blotsky (tenor sax)!! Admission is $10, FREE for THNOC members, and includes 2 complimentary champagne cocktails from Cafe Amelie! Guests must be 21 or older to enter and memberships begin at the low low price of $65.00 per household.
Another Night at the Museum!
Check out The Where Y'Art? party this evening over at the New Orleans Museum of Art starting at 5:00 pm with Gallery & Exhibition Tours, lots of fun activities and music!! 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.
*5pm to 8pm: Art Making Activity by Nina Nichols, artist-in-residence at A Studio in the Woods
*5:30pm to 8:30pm: Music by Sarah Quintana
*6pm: Lecture by artist, Katie Holten
*7pm: Art You Can Eat: Artistic License: Cocktails Reinterpreted as Dessert - Edible Sazeracs, Mint Juleps, Brandy Milk Punch and more!: Brett Gauthier, Executive Pastry Chef, RBRG (Reservations requested) http://cafenoma-artyoucaneat.eventbrite.com/
*7 - 7:15pm: Screening: ART21: Boundaries (Following the lecture by Katie Holten)
*8 - 8:15pm: Screening: ART21: Balance
And there's double the fun at NOMA, because the Wizard of OZ has been rescheduled for tonight!
Join the New Orleans Museum of Art, as they present music, art making, and an outdoor screening of the classic film The Wizard of OZ tonight in the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMA. See below for the night’s scheduled events. Admission: $6 for adults : Children (17 & under), free : $3 for NOMA/NOFS/Members (No more than 4 discount tickets may be purchased.) No outside food or beverages will be permitted. Please bring a blanket (recommended) or folding chair for seating.
Schedule for the Night:
*5 pm to 8pm: Food by Crêpes à la Cart, La Cocinita, Green To Go NOLA, NOLA Snow Snowballs (additional purchase required)
*6 pm to 8pm: Music by Cindy Scott
*5 pm to 7pm: Art Making Activity with Three Ring Circus.
*8:15 pm (sundown): Film: The Wizard of OZ - come dressed as your favorite character.
More Music!
Get on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for happy hour and stay for Alex McMurray at 8:00 pm - and be sure to come hungry for delicious pizza and more!
And there's more good music in Mid-City (almost Uptown) over at Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) for Crescent City Soul Band plus No Idea 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'!
Need more music??
Let the Carousel Lounge in the Monteleone Bar (214 Royal) spin you around with the swinging sounds of Lena Prima at 9:00 pm. It's a cool place for some fun and fancy cocktails!
You can get started early at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with Ben Polcer at 4:00 pm, Washboard Chaz Jazz Trio at 6:00 pm, and the New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings at 10:00 pm.
Right down the street you have another trio of shows at BMC (1331 Decatur)...with El the Orazio and Friends Band at 3:00 pm, Big Soul Band at 6:00 pm, and Dana Abbot at 9:00 pm!!
d.b.a.'s (618 Frenchmen) got a double header with The Hot Club of New Orleans at 6:00 pm, and stay on for Shamarr Allen & The Underdawgs at 10:00 pm...there's a $10 cover, but you don't want to miss the show!!
Top off the evening with a FREE show at 10:00 pm over at Tipitina's it's Stooges Brass Band plus Local Skank!
Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this evening...If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar and tune in today from 11-2 pm for the Louisiana Music Party with my hubby Bill deTurk!!
www.gratisnola.com
Friday, June 1, 2012
TGIF w/Free Donuts, Wine, Beer & Lots of Music!
Hooray for Friday!!
FREE DONUTS!! Celebrate one of the sweetest days of the year by commemorating National Doughnut Day with a one-of-a-kind complimentary treat from Krispy Kreme®. Stop in to any participating Krispy Kreme US shops for a FREE doughnut of any variety.
Where: Krispy Kreme in Metairie and Marrero: 825 Clearview Parkway, Metairie, LA 70001 and 4808 Lapalco Boulevard Marrero, LA 70072
Who: Everyone!
How: Just show up! The offer is good for one free doughnut of any variety per customer on Friday, June 1 only. Visit for store locations.
Cost: Free! No purchase necessary!
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!
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!
And then there's beer!! Join WYES, your local public broadcasting station, along with local and national beer distributors for two days of beer tasting - and well...just for a real good time! Friday's event, WYES PRIVATE BEER SAMPLING, held at the Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots pays tribute to the craft of American and European brewers. With over 50 rare craft brewed beers, specially made cask and home brewed beers, as well as special one-off beers from local breweries - this limited ticket event is one you don't want to miss.
Then on Saturday night at the Lakefront Arena during the WYES INT'L BEER TASTING, enjoy a quarter-mile of beer by sampling regional craft beers, ales and lagers. Be sure not to miss out on our beer seminars (short & sweet, but right to the point and informative). It's a weekend beer enthusiasts won't want to miss! For more info http://www.wyes.org/beer/
Check out The Where Y'Art? party this evening over at the New Orleans Museum of Art starting at 5:00 pm with Gallery & Exhibition Tours, lots of fun activities and music!! 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.
*5pm to 8pm: Food by Crêpes à la Cart, La Cocinita, & Green To Go NOLA [Fresh salads - quantities limited] (additional purchase required)
*5:30 pm to 8:30 pm: Music by DJ Kazoo
*5 pm to 7 pm: Art Making Activity
*6pm to 8 pm: Visiting Jewelry Artist in Museum Shop: Jessa Matthews
*6 pm: Lecture by Dario Robleto
*7 pm: A MelaNated Summer: Hear original works from the MelaNated Writers; a collective of writers of color in genres from fiction to screenwriting and memoir to poetry. While some of the MelaNated writers are originally from cities like San Francisco, Memphis, Cleveland and London, all currently call New Orleans home.
You still don't know what to do?
Head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for happy hour and stay on for Alex McMurray with Carlo Nuccio, Matt Perrine and Bill Malchow at 8:00 pm - and be sure to come hungry for delicious pizza and more!
And there's more good music in Mid-City (almost Uptown) over at Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) for The Iguanas 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'!
Need more music??
Let the Carousel Lounge in the Monteleone Bar (214 Royal) spin you around with the swinging sounds of Lena Prima at 9:00 pm. It's a cool place for some fun and fancy cocktails!
You can get started early at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with Ben Polcer at 4:00 pm, Washboard Chaz Jazz Trio at 6:00 pm, and the New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings at 10:00 pm.
Right down the street you have another trio of shows at BMC (1331 Decatur)...with Jeff Chaz Blues Band at 3:00 pm, Gypsy Elise at 6:00 pm, and Dana Abbot at 9:00 pm!!
d.b.a.'s (618 Frenchmen) got a double header with The Hot Club of New Orleans at 6:00 pm, and stay on for The Soul Rebels at 10:00 pm...there's a $10 cover, but you don't want to miss the show!!
Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this evening...If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar and tune in today from 11-2 pm for the Louisiana Music Party with my hubby Bill deTurk!!
www.gratisnola.com
FREE DONUTS!! Celebrate one of the sweetest days of the year by commemorating National Doughnut Day with a one-of-a-kind complimentary treat from Krispy Kreme®. Stop in to any participating Krispy Kreme US shops for a FREE doughnut of any variety.
Where: Krispy Kreme in Metairie and Marrero: 825 Clearview Parkway, Metairie, LA 70001 and 4808 Lapalco Boulevard Marrero, LA 70072
Who: Everyone!
How: Just show up! The offer is good for one free doughnut of any variety per customer on Friday, June 1 only. Visit for store locations.
Cost: Free! No purchase necessary!
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!
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!
And then there's beer!! Join WYES, your local public broadcasting station, along with local and national beer distributors for two days of beer tasting - and well...just for a real good time! Friday's event, WYES PRIVATE BEER SAMPLING, held at the Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots pays tribute to the craft of American and European brewers. With over 50 rare craft brewed beers, specially made cask and home brewed beers, as well as special one-off beers from local breweries - this limited ticket event is one you don't want to miss.
Then on Saturday night at the Lakefront Arena during the WYES INT'L BEER TASTING, enjoy a quarter-mile of beer by sampling regional craft beers, ales and lagers. Be sure not to miss out on our beer seminars (short & sweet, but right to the point and informative). It's a weekend beer enthusiasts won't want to miss! For more info http://www.wyes.org/beer/
Check out The Where Y'Art? party this evening over at the New Orleans Museum of Art starting at 5:00 pm with Gallery & Exhibition Tours, lots of fun activities and music!! 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.
*5pm to 8pm: Food by Crêpes à la Cart, La Cocinita, & Green To Go NOLA [Fresh salads - quantities limited] (additional purchase required)
*5:30 pm to 8:30 pm: Music by DJ Kazoo
*5 pm to 7 pm: Art Making Activity
*6pm to 8 pm: Visiting Jewelry Artist in Museum Shop: Jessa Matthews
*6 pm: Lecture by Dario Robleto
*7 pm: A MelaNated Summer: Hear original works from the MelaNated Writers; a collective of writers of color in genres from fiction to screenwriting and memoir to poetry. While some of the MelaNated writers are originally from cities like San Francisco, Memphis, Cleveland and London, all currently call New Orleans home.
You still don't know what to do?
Head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for happy hour and stay on for Alex McMurray with Carlo Nuccio, Matt Perrine and Bill Malchow at 8:00 pm - and be sure to come hungry for delicious pizza and more!
And there's more good music in Mid-City (almost Uptown) over at Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) for The Iguanas 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'!
Need more music??
Let the Carousel Lounge in the Monteleone Bar (214 Royal) spin you around with the swinging sounds of Lena Prima at 9:00 pm. It's a cool place for some fun and fancy cocktails!
You can get started early at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with Ben Polcer at 4:00 pm, Washboard Chaz Jazz Trio at 6:00 pm, and the New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings at 10:00 pm.
Right down the street you have another trio of shows at BMC (1331 Decatur)...with Jeff Chaz Blues Band at 3:00 pm, Gypsy Elise at 6:00 pm, and Dana Abbot at 9:00 pm!!
d.b.a.'s (618 Frenchmen) got a double header with The Hot Club of New Orleans at 6:00 pm, and stay on for The Soul Rebels at 10:00 pm...there's a $10 cover, but you don't want to miss the show!!
Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this evening...If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar and tune in today from 11-2 pm for the Louisiana Music Party with my hubby Bill deTurk!!
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