Happy Weekend with a Concert in the Courtyard, Vino, Music in the Quarter and Beer!

Happy Weekend!

A Friday Concert!

Concerts in the Courtyard

It's the final Concerts in the Courtyard at the Historic New Orleans Collection for the Spring Season so come out and 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 cellist and vocalist Helen Gillet. Sponsored by Associated Office Systems, the concert series features live music performed in a beautiful French Quarter courtyard. Admission includes three Praline Liqueur cocktails, provided by Sazerac! Admission is $10 at the door, free for THNOC members. Memberships begin at $35 per year. Guests must be 21 or older to enter.

Friday Vino Fun!

It's the weekly wine tasting over at Pearl Wine Company (Orleans at Moss St.) - from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.  Come out and sample some fantastic wines and take some home too!

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. Jared Breaux will be pouring 4 great wines from South America this week accompanied by some delicious tapas sent over by Chef Dan Esses. Come hungry for delicious empanades and ceviche too!

*And after Swirl...head right down the street for Lips and the Trips from 7:30 to 9:00 pm, at Fairgrinds Coffeehouse - Out in the Courtyard. Only cover charge are your inhibitions!

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!

Night at the Museum!

FRIDAY NIGHTS AT NOMA tonight from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tonight, NOMA presents a gallery talk with Rashaad Newsome and Miranda Lash in the Great Hall as well as screening two films in honor of Gay Pride Month. You can also check out Café NOMA for "Art You Can Eat," where Chef Haley Bittermann will lead a demonstration on culinary arts from the Caribbean islands. This event is included with museum admission. In honor of Inventing the Modern World: Decorative Arts from the World's Fairs, 1851-1939, all "Art You Can Eat" demonstrations in June will focus on cuisine from a different area of the globe.
*5-8 p.m.: Art Activity with 3 Ring Circus
*5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: DJ Bunny
*6 p.m.: Presentation by Rashaad Newsome and Miranda Lash in the Great Hall: King of Arms
*6 p.m.: "Art You Can Eat" cooking demonstration with Chef Haley Bittermann, Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group: "Island Inspired Cocktails & Cuisine" - In tribute to the 1891 world's fair in Kingston, Jamaica, the only fair held in the Caribbean Islands
*7:30 p.m.: Film: Drawing the Line: A Portrait of Keith Haring
*8 p.m.: Film: Artists of the 20th Century: Andy Warhol

Saturday Afternoon Music!

Head on down to the Old U.S. Mint (400 Esplanade) as Sasha Masakowski and Cindy Scott performers lead a free Jazz showcase from 2:00 to 3:30 p .m.  If you haven't checked out the beautiful and cool theater - you really need to get yourself down there!

While your in the Quarter check out a double header of music at the Louisiana Music Factory (210 Decatur) - It's a performance by Mia Borders at 2:00 pm and followed by Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes at 3:00 p.m.  Be sure to check out their amazing music collection and go home with a CD or classic album!

BEER!

Celebrate all things BEER at the WYES International Beer Tasting - Saturday night at Mardi Gras World (1380 Port of New Orleans) from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. - There will be over 275 beers to sample at the state's oldest beer tasting event. Snacks and non-alcholic beverages are complimentary, and dishes from Dat Dog, Foodie Call, La Cocinita and Rue Chow are available for purchase. Tickets are only $30 - for more info click www.wyes.com

Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this weekend...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 (Friday!) from 11-2 pm for the Louisiana Music Party with my hubby Bill deTurk!!



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Happy Weekend with Concerts in the Courtyard and Fun on the Bayou!!

Hurray for Friday and what a beautiful day it is!!

It's Concerts in the Courtyard at the Historic New Orleans Collection....What a treat this is (and beautiful weather!).....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 Mas Mamones...Over the band’s nearly 20-year history, the mission has remained the same: to play authentic Latin music featuring rhythms from the Caribbean islands and Central and South America! Admission is $10, FREE for THNOC members, and includes 3 complimentary cocktails - Sazerac will provide Herbsaint Frappes! Guests must be 21 or older to enter.

There's lots of good times on the Bayou!  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!!

The Bayou Boogaloo starts up at 5:00 pm on the banks of Bayou St. John (and Orleans Ave.) with a full weekend, of music, food, art and the "Derby Duck Race" for Second Harvest this Sunday.

Positive Vibration Foundation Stage	National Endowment for the Arts Stage	First NBC Bank Kids Stage
Tasha B & DJ Jubilee w/ Partners N Crime & Big Easy Bounce 5:00 - 7:00 PM Rebirth Brass Band 7:30 - 9:00 PM	Corey Henry and Treme Funktet 5:00 - 6:15 PM Alvin Youngblood Hart 6:45 - 8:15 PM	Community Works of La. 5:00 - 5:30 PM Massage by Blue Cliff College 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Positive Vibration Foundation Stage	National Endowment for the Arts Stage	Abita Stage	First NBC Bank Kids Stage
Alexy Marti Septet 12:15 - 1:30 PM Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Cha's 2:45 - 4:00 PM Debauche 5:15 - 6:30 PM Bonerama 7:45 - 9:15 PM	Andrew Duhon 11:00 - 12:15 PM Cha Wa 12:45 - 2:00 PM Johnny Dilks and Highway Kind 2:30 - 3:45 PM Iris May Tango 4:15 - 5:30 PM Bas Clas 6:00 - 7:30 PM The Goodnight Show with John Calhoun 8:00 - 9:15 PM	Coyotes 11:00 - 12:15 PM Scorceses 1:30 - 2:45 PM The Honorable South 4:00 - 5:15 PM Brass-A-Holics 6:30 - 7:45 PM	Family Yoga 10:00 - 11:00 AM Dance Quarter 11:30 - 12:30 PM Hope Stone Kids Workshop 12:30 - 1:30 PM Hope Stone Kids Performance 1:30 - 2:30 PM Hope Stone Kids Workshop 2:30 - 3:30 PM Jazz Hip Hop Drum Circle 4:00 - 5:00 PM Blake Amos 5:30 - 6:45 PM

*all day on First NBC Bank Kids Stage - Rhino Contemporary Crafts and Crafts by Mid City Public Library

Dance Lessons at Positive Vibration Stage: 1:45pm – Latin Dance by Dance Quarter, 4:15pm – Dance Trance by Dance Quarter, 6:45pm – Hip Hop by Dance Quarter

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Positive Vibration Foundation Stage	National Endowment for the Arts Stage	Abita Stage	First NBC Bank Kids Stage
Pine Leaf Boys 12:15 - 1:10 PM New Orleans Nightingales 2:20 - 3:30 PM Ironing Board Sam 4:40 - 5:50 PM The Dirty Dozen Bras Band 7:00 - 8:30 PM	Brandon Miller & Louisiana Inferno 11:00 - 12:15 PM Schatzy 12:45 - 2:00 PM Big Chief Victor Harris, Spirit FiYiYi, and the Mandingo Warriors 2:30 - 3:45 PM Hot 8 Brass Band 4:15 - 5:30 PM Fleur de Tease 6:00 - 7:30 PM	Zion Harmonizers 11:00 - 12:10 PM The Local Skank 1:10 - 2:20 PM Alexis & the Samurai 3:30 - 4:40 PM Remedy Krewe 5:50 - 7:00 PM	Family Yoga 10:00 - 11:00 AM Acrobats Performance 11:30 - 12:30 PM Miss Claudia's Sing-along Americana 1:00 - 2:10 PM Kat Walker's Painting Singer 2:30 - 3:40 PM Morris Jeff Students Sing Spanish Songs

Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this weekend...If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!!



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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!!


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TGIF w/Courtyard Concerts, Seersucker and Bayou Fun!

Hurray for Friday and what a beautiful day it is!!

Cut our of work a little bit early for the "Bon Operatit! on the Balcony Series" celebrating "The Sound of Music" from 4:00 to 5:00 pm at the Upper Pontabla, 520 St. Peters Street - Cost is FREE!

After the balcony concert head down the street for Concerts in the Courtyard at the Historic New Orleans Collection....What a treat this is (and beautiful weather!).....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 Feufollet...A rising group from Lafayette whose name translates to - crazy fire - Blending rock, country, and Cajun music!!! Admission is $10, FREE for THNOC members, and includes 3 complimentary cocktails from Old New Orleans Rum!! Guests must be 21 or older to enter and memberships begin at the low low price of $65.00 per household.

It's time to dress up in all your seersucker finery for Sippin' In Seersucker tonight!! It's an evening of Southern Art, music, cocktails, cuisine, fashion and shopping! Don your best seersucker ensemble – or summer chic – for this party that kicks off the summer social season. Hosted by the Shops at Canal Place, the event benefits the Ogden Museum of Southern Art. Party goers will enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres from local restaurants and luscious libations; shopping specials; raffles; and entertainment by Los Hombres Calientes. RAFFLES! include: Entertainment, Shopping, Be at Tourist in Your Own Hometown, Wine, Indulgence and the Kohlmeyer Circle Art package Seersucker Ensemble Contest (yes, prizes are awarded!) VALIDATED PARKING at the Garage at Canal Place (Courtesy of Darryl Berger, Roger Ogden and the Garage at Canal Place. Tickets are $30 for Museum members; and $50 for non members - For information or tickets, call 504.539.9616. (Please note that actual tickets are not issued. Check in at event.)

There's lots of good times on the Bayou!  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!!

And there's more wine on the Bayou! It's Vino on the Bayou at The Pitot House (1440 Moss St.) from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Come enjoy the May Vino on the Bayou wine tasting event tonight, featuring author Robert Jeanfreau signing his new book The Story Behind the Stone. Musical entertainment by The Courtyard Kings and beautiful weather! $5 admission for Landmarks members and $10 general admission. Wine selections are donated by Cork & Bottle Fine Wines, located in the American Can Company on Orleans Ave.

The Bayou Boogaloo starts up at 5:00 pm on the banks of Bayou St. John (and Orleans Ave.) with a full weekend, of music, food, art and the "Derby Duck Race" for Second Harvest this Sunday.

ORLEANS STAGE

Brassaholics "GO-GO Brass Funk" presented by Venezia
5:00-6:00PM

Mia Borders presented by Ruby Slipper Cafe
6:15-7:30PM

Papa Grows Funk presented by First NBC Bank
7:45-9:00PM

DUMAINE STAGE

Michael Pearce
5:00-6:00PM

Kelcy Mae
6:15 - 7:15PM

Andy J. Forest NOtown Band
7:30 - 8:30PM

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!!



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Friday Fun w/Wine, Music and a Concert in the Courtyard!!

Hurray for Friday and what a beautiful day it is!!

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!!

Cut our of work a little bit early for the "Bon Operatit! on the Balcony Series" celebrating "Nola Navy Week" from 4:00 to 5:00 pm at the Upper Pontabla, 520 St. Peters Street - Cost is FREE!

After the balcony concert Head down the street for Concerts in the Courtyard at the Historic New Orleans Collection....What a treat this is (and beautiful weather!).....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 Anais St. John...FUN!!! Admission is $10, FREE for THNOC members, and includes 3 complimentary beers and sparkling wine from Southern Eagle.!!! Guests must be 21 or older to enter and memberships begin at the low low price of $35.00 per household.

Navy Week in New Orleans continues all week long - featuring a colorful spectacle of ships spreading on the East Bank of the Mississippi River from Erato Street to Upper Poland Avenue. Additionally, the Navy's famed Blue Angels will perform a memorable air show as part of the week's festivities.  For a complete list of all the fun events click: Navy Week

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.
This Friday NOMA is celebrating two exhibitions, Earth Day, and National Poetry Month!
Opening Friday of What Is A Photograph? 
*5 pm to 8 pm: Earth Day Art Making with Craft Mafia
*5 pm to 8 pm: Found Poetry Art Making with Press Street
*5:30 pm to 8:30 pm: Music by Robin Barnes
*6 pm to 8 pm: Visiting Jewelry Artist, Brandi Couvillion, in Museum Shop
*6 pm: Poetry Panel Discussion: Join poets Megan Burns, Gina Ferarrar and artist Tricia Vitrano,for a program moderated by Susan Larson (Host of WWNO's The Reading Life) - book signing to follow.
*6 pm: Hard Truths: The Art of Thornton Dial: Tour with artist, Willie Birch
*7 pm: What is a Photograph?: Tour with curator, Russell Lord

You still don't know what to do?

Head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for happy hour and a triple header of music withthe Pfister Sisters from 5:30 to 7:30, then Shamarr Allen and the Underdawgs 8:00 to 10:00 and then, The Geraniums! The kitchen is back open so come hungry for delicious pizza and such!

And there's more good music in Mid-City (almost Uptown) over at Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) for Beth McKee plus Lynn Drury 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??

You can get started early at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with Smokin' Time Jazz Club 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 at 3:00 pm, Peter Novelli Band at 6:00 pm, and Dana Abbot at 10:00 pm!!

d.b.a.'s (618 Frenchmen) got The Hot Club of New Orleans at 6:00 pm it's FREE, but don't forget to tip the band!! And stay on for George Porter Jr. and His Runnin' Pardners 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!!



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