Happy Weekend with Vino, Beer, Gleason Gras, Art, Dancing and The Saints!

Happy Weekend!

Friday!

Wine Tasting Fun!

Vino!

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 taste Hook and Ladder wines before you buy. Rolls n' Bowls will have their Spring Rolls from 5:00 to 9:00 pm and stick around for DeSoto Street Band at 8:00 pm!

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. Antonio Molesini of Republic National and Chris Noyes of Winebow Imports are pairing up for a killer tasting of Italian wines this Friday, and be sure grab one of Chef Walter's Italian themed small plates!

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!

Gleason Gras!

Former Saint and veritable hero Steve Gleason loves music, and the annual Gleason Gras features performances by Galactic, Anders Osborne, John Micheal Rouchell and other local rockers.  Come on down to Champions Square for an evening of great music and food! Admission for the event benefiting the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation’s ALS awareness efforts and the Gleason Family Trust is free, but VIP tickets are available here!



Great Music!

Head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) in the heart of Mid-City for an amazing show with Paul Sanchez and Friends including Arséne DeLay, Antoine Reynaldo Diel singing the songs and John Herbert playing harmonica on the songs of Paul Sanchez at 8:00 pm! And be sure to stay on for the band COOT at 10:30 p.m. Don't miss it - and be sure to come hungry for a sammich!

If you're craving the funky sounds of Egg Yolk Jubilee then get yourself down to the Bayou Beer Garden (326 N. Jeff Davis).  The party kicks off at 9:00 pm!

Saturday!

Beer and Racing!

It's the 2nd Annual Tails & Ales presented by Abita Beer! This tasting will feature more than 100 beers from around the world and will be held in the Club House at the New Orleans Fair Grounds over looking the paddock and the track! In addition to sampling some great brews you will get to experience live quarter horse racing!! The event is from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. General admission is $35. $70 VIP ticket includes a “VIP Hour” from 3:00-4:00 pm, with premium beer tastings and food. Tickets are limited - fans are encouraged to purchase in advance here 

Art!

It's an evening of amazing art and music at the Sibley Gallery (3427 Magazine St.). Please join us in celebrating the photography of Roland Guerin. Special performance by Roland Guerin and Wess 'Warm Daddy' Anderson, it's going to be a fabulous evening!!!

Dance!

Come Sssshhake Your Booty!! with a silent disco dance party in the Michalopoulos Courtyard (527 Elysian Fields)! One FREE drink if you arrive before midnight! What?! Yeah! Wireless transmitter channeling headsets provided for tunin' into the kickin' ass sssshhakin' beats of DJ James Carpenter spinnin' into the night! The dance party kicks up at 10:00 pm!! Come and sssshhake it with us! Sponsored by Old New Orleans Rum - $5 at the door FREE for Art Klub members!

Sunday!

Okay - Sunday is pretty simple - GEAUX SAINTS - BEAT THE DIRTY BIRDS!

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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Weekend Fun with Wine, The Arts, a Little Italy, Some Girls and Some Soul!

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!!



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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!!


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'Tis the Friday for Celebratin' with Holiday Fun!

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

Get your weekend started off right with wine tastings all over the Crescent City!!

Always a fun way to kick things off. 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 these fantastic wines selections: Segura Viudas Cava, Barone Fini Pinot Grigio, Drytown Cellars Sauvignon Blanc, Morgan Pinot Noir and the Tapiz Mendoza Merlot.

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!

No worries there's more wine and cheese samplings at Martin's Wine Cellar from 4:30 to 6:30 pm - Uptown (3500 Magazine Street) and in Metairie (714 Elmeer)! If you need to go shopping at Lakeside you may want to stop in at Martin's first!

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.

* 5 pm to 8 pm: Art Making by KIDsmART
* 5 pm to 8 pm: Jewelry artist GoGo in Museum Shop
* 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm: NOCCA Choir
* 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Pianist, Wayne Daigrepont

Looking for some Christmas fun!!

Celebrate the season at Lafreniere Park (3000 Downs Boulevard) - The annual “Holiday in the Park” light display kicks off tonight! The lighting ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m., and the New Orleans Concert Band will perform at 6 p.m. The beautiful light display is donated by the family of the late Al Copeland - The park will come alive for the holidays with thousands of twinkling lights and displays.

And there's more holiday fun at City Park with Celebration in the Oaks! The Celebration runs nightly through January 1st - Sunday thru Thursday from 6:00 pm to 10:00pm and Friday & Saturday 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm (closed Christmas Eve and New Years Eve). There are fabulous new exhibits, nightly entertainment, synthetic ice skating rink, amusement park rides. "Experience and enjoy one of the country's most unique month-long holiday festival of lights!" A beloved holiday tradition for the last 25 years - visit www.celebrationintheoaks.com for more info!

It's Holiday Movies on the Mississippi at the Riverwalk’s Spanish Plaza at 6:30 p.m. - The Downtown Development District and Riverwalk Marketplace present two weekends of special outdoor movie showings! Tonight enjoy the movie Elf, and and make plans for December 9th for The Year Without a Santa Claus. Enjoy hot chocolate, tasty treats and the beautiful Mississippi River with your family, friends and neighbors. The first 50 families at each showing will receive a free Canal Street: Home for the Holidays fleece blanket!

You still don't know what to do?

Head on over to Chickie Wah Wah on Canal for their happy hour and a triple header of music this evening.  Come on by around the 5 o'clock hour and music from Wasted Lives startin' up at 5:30, and stay on for Paul Sanchez at 8:00 pm there's a small cover, but Paul is worth the dinero!  Top off the evening with Grain Fed Reunion at 10:00 pm!  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 Flow Tribe and the Vettes 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 over to Le Bon Temps (4801 Magazine) and help Lynn Drury celebrate her birthday!!  The Honeypots will open at 10:30 pm, ending in a free-for-all rocking show with special guests Casandra Faulconer on bass, Chris Pylant on Drums & Damien Louviere on guitar.

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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