Happy New Years Eve!!
As I hear the rain falling outside my window...I'm guessing tonight might be a better night to find indoor activities...but hey, it's gonna be warm so you can put on that rain gear and brave the rain!
So what's happenin' this evening!!
Celebrate New Years early with the kiddies it's the Louisiana Children's Museum (420 Julia) New Year's Eve Kids' Countdown today from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.!!! Celebrate the New Year with your loved ones, Sesame Street's The Count and Wendy from Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers! Participate in a balloon release and a confetti drop at noon. Plus, enjoy lots of fun activities and a live musical performance from David Ludman and the Noontime Revelers from 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Cost is $2 per member and $8 per non-member in advance or $10 at the door for non-members.
The celebration includes:
- A balloon release and confetti toss at noon with the Count
- Design a festive paper bag party hat
- Learn how to say "Happy New Year" in different languages
- Build the Empire State Building with blocks
- Create a noisemaker and more!
It's Noon Year's Eve at the Audubon Zoo!! Dance the day away with Radio Disney AM 1450 at Audubon Zoo's for a Disney's Dance Party featuring games for kids! There will be rockin' dance music, party hats, and kids can make their own noisemakers! Count down the seconds and toast the New Year at the stroke of noon with a non-alcoholic drink courtesy of Pepsi and sing Auld Lang Syne! Appearances by Hornets Basketball team mascot Hugo, along with the Stingers and the Honeybees. All day long, register to win 4 Disneyworld Park Hopper Passes!
Where: Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70118
When: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Who: Fun for kids and their parents.
How: Admission is required.
Cost: Adults are $13.50; Children 2-12 are $8.50. This event is free for Audubon members and with paid admission.
Start off your evening early with a GLEEFUL concert at the Trinity Artist Series (1329 Jackson Ave.) tonight at 7:00 pm!! FREE of charge....It's the the Yale Whiffenpoofs (14 of them). As one of the nation's oldest and most acclaimed collegiate a cappella groups the Whiffenpoofs have, during their 101 years of existence, sung all over the world. They have a long tradition of performing a selection of traditional male glee club type songs along with a very healthy mix of contemporary a cappella songs.
Head on down to the Quarter tonight for a big FREE NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION at Jax Brewery....don't let the weather man get you down. This year's festivities will begin at 9:00 p.m. with a performance by Big Sam's Funky Nation, followed by Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience. James Andrews and the Crescent City Allstars will close out the music lineup, leading up to the New Year's Countdown to be led by Mayor Landrieu. The celebration is free and open to the public. The annual celebration will once again include the "fleur de lis drop" from a 25 foot pole atop the Jax Brewery Condominiums as midnight nears, followed by a fireworks display staged from the Mississippi River and choreographed to New Orleans music. Listen with a live simulcast on Magic 101.9 FM and WWL-AM/FM, and wwl.com, the New Orleans New Year's Eve celebration will be enjoyed in more than 38 states across the U.S. and on the worldwide web. Fodors.com, a prominent travel website, recently named New Orleans one of the best places to ring in the New Year!!!
PS. I'm heading down to Orleans Avenue tonight for the elusive bonfire....Don't know if anything will be there, but I'm keeping the faith!!
There's loads of fun stuff going on tonight at Chickie Wah Wah with the Subdudes, The 12 Bar has Bonerama, and Frenchmen Street is filled with music!! For a complete list of great music going on tonight be sure to click on the WWOZ Livewire!
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Friday, December 31, 2010
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Dine Out Tonight!!!
Good Morning Everbody!
There's lots going on today...so let's get to it!
Don't miss out on the weekly wine tasting at Cork and Bottle about 5:00 pm in Mid-City......Steve Wilshire from Glazer's Distributors is rolling out some of their favorite Argentine selections and a little something bubbly to get you going....and be sure to stop by the Crescent City Farmer's Market and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more! Also at the Farmer's Market there's gonna be.....A Louisiana Eat In from 4:00 to 6:00 pm....to demonstrate to the nation that Louisiana seafood is still available, safe and delicious in conjunction with the publication of "Endangered Foods of the Gulf South". Many of the authors will be on hand to sign copies of the publication. Chef Chris Lusk of Café Adelaide, Louisiana's 2010 Seafood King; Chef Stephen Stryjewski of Cochon, Chef's Collaborative board member; Jay Nix of Parkway Bakery will serve free of charge, delicious dishes made with Louisiana Seafood!!!
It's a big show at the Ogden this evening!! The Ogden Southern Museum of Art better known as Ogden after Hours starts up at 6:00 pm with bluesy singer/songwriter, Colin Lake.....So come on down for some music, culture, fun and the "O" bar will be serving some yummy margaritas!! (remember if you get down there early - go grab a cocktail at the Circle Bar on Lee's Circle...one of the best happy hours in town!)
You can also go hang out at City Park this evening for The Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series with New Orleans Banjos +2! 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.
The Lakeview Civic Organization is having their Annual BBQ tonight from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at 801 Harrison Avenue....There will be delicious BBQ and other delectables prepared by Lakeview Grocery and Robert Fresh Market, music, popcorn, and snowballs! Bring your fold up chairs, your family and friends and enjoy a lovely summer night under the stars!
Come on down this evening to the Maison Frenchmen on Frenchmen Street (of course) tonight at 7:00 pm for the Grill Out Chill Out! Bar patrons can load up on loads of yummy grilled meats, veggies and $5.00 pitchers of beer.....be sure and stay on for the Abney Effect at 9:00 pm!
AND DON'T FORGET TO GO OUT AND EAT TONIGHT!!!
The No Aids Task Force - Dining Out for Life....dozens of the areas best restaurants will donate 25% of their proceeds to NO/AIDS Task Force. All you have to do is dine at one of these restaurants and 25% of your bill will help someone living with HIV /AIDS. Click on the above link for a complete list!
And if you want to help out some dogs and cats...you have to attend Pasta with a Purpose for the Louisiana SPCA...Louisiana SPCA has invited you to join them for dinner, which will help raise money for the organization, when you come and dine-in (or carryout), Semolina will donate 10% of the proceeds from your visit to the Louisiana SPCA. You must present the Pasta With A Purpose invitation to your server (available by download at http://www.la-spca.org/). Call 454-7930 to make a reservation or visit http://www.la-spca.org/ for more information.
And for all your musical fun this evening be sure to click on the WWOZ Livewire...Have a great Thursday!
There's lots going on today...so let's get to it!
Don't miss out on the weekly wine tasting at Cork and Bottle about 5:00 pm in Mid-City......Steve Wilshire from Glazer's Distributors is rolling out some of their favorite Argentine selections and a little something bubbly to get you going....and be sure to stop by the Crescent City Farmer's Market and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more! Also at the Farmer's Market there's gonna be.....A Louisiana Eat In from 4:00 to 6:00 pm....to demonstrate to the nation that Louisiana seafood is still available, safe and delicious in conjunction with the publication of "Endangered Foods of the Gulf South". Many of the authors will be on hand to sign copies of the publication. Chef Chris Lusk of Café Adelaide, Louisiana's 2010 Seafood King; Chef Stephen Stryjewski of Cochon, Chef's Collaborative board member; Jay Nix of Parkway Bakery will serve free of charge, delicious dishes made with Louisiana Seafood!!!
It's a big show at the Ogden this evening!! The Ogden Southern Museum of Art better known as Ogden after Hours starts up at 6:00 pm with bluesy singer/songwriter, Colin Lake.....So come on down for some music, culture, fun and the "O" bar will be serving some yummy margaritas!! (remember if you get down there early - go grab a cocktail at the Circle Bar on Lee's Circle...one of the best happy hours in town!)
You can also go hang out at City Park this evening for The Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series with New Orleans Banjos +2! 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.
The Lakeview Civic Organization is having their Annual BBQ tonight from 6:00 to 9:00 pm at 801 Harrison Avenue....There will be delicious BBQ and other delectables prepared by Lakeview Grocery and Robert Fresh Market, music, popcorn, and snowballs! Bring your fold up chairs, your family and friends and enjoy a lovely summer night under the stars!
Come on down this evening to the Maison Frenchmen on Frenchmen Street (of course) tonight at 7:00 pm for the Grill Out Chill Out! Bar patrons can load up on loads of yummy grilled meats, veggies and $5.00 pitchers of beer.....be sure and stay on for the Abney Effect at 9:00 pm!
AND DON'T FORGET TO GO OUT AND EAT TONIGHT!!!
The No Aids Task Force - Dining Out for Life....dozens of the areas best restaurants will donate 25% of their proceeds to NO/AIDS Task Force. All you have to do is dine at one of these restaurants and 25% of your bill will help someone living with HIV /AIDS. Click on the above link for a complete list!
And if you want to help out some dogs and cats...you have to attend Pasta with a Purpose for the Louisiana SPCA...Louisiana SPCA has invited you to join them for dinner, which will help raise money for the organization, when you come and dine-in (or carryout), Semolina will donate 10% of the proceeds from your visit to the Louisiana SPCA. You must present the Pasta With A Purpose invitation to your server (available by download at http://www.la-spca.org/). Call 454-7930 to make a reservation or visit http://www.la-spca.org/ for more information.
And for all your musical fun this evening be sure to click on the WWOZ Livewire...Have a great Thursday!
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Help Save the Gulf Tonight!!
Good Morning Everbody!
Loads of stuff going on today, so let me get down to it!
Don't miss out on the weekly wine tasting at Cork and Bottle about 5:00 pm in Mid-City, and be sure to stop by the Crescent City Farmer's Market and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more!
You are cordially invited to the Unveiling and Signing of "Coastal Paradise" created by local artist Tuna tonight with celebrity bartenders Zach Streif and Mike McKenzie from 5:30 to 8:30 pm at the Davenport Lounge at the Ritz Carlton (921 Canal St. - complimentary parking for up to 3 hours with a purchase)! 100% of the proceeds from EVERY print sold will be donated to Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation's Save Our Coast Program to fund coastal restoration. Signed copies are available for $250...unsigned for $35. If you can't make it to the event prints will be available at all First Bank and Trust locations!
It's a big show at the Ogden this evening!! The Ogden Southern Museum of Art better known as Ogden after Hours starts up at 6:00 pm with Alvin Youngblood Hart..........proclaimed the "Cosmic American Love Child of Howlin' Wolf and Link Wray," this acclaimed blues/R and B guitarist will be playing a solo show!! So come on down for some music, culture, fun and the "O" bar will be serving some yummy margaritas!! (remember if you get down there early - go grab a cocktail at the Circle Bar on Lee's Circle...one of the best happy hours in town!)
You can also go hang out at City Park this evening for The Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series with Albinas Prizgintas and the Yellow Dog Prophet Choir! 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.
Come on down this evening to the Maison Frenchmen on Frenchmen Street (of course) tonight at 7:00 pm for the Grill Out Chill Out with Jacid! Bar patrons can load up on loads of yummy grilled meats, veggies and who knows what else.....be sure and stay on for the Red Dog CD release party at 8:00 pm and The Abney Effect at 9:00 pm!
And make sure not to miss Tipitina's (501 Napoleon) Gulf Coast Benefit tonight....doors open at 8:00 pm and the show starts up at 9:00 pm! Tips Along with venues nationwide....show support and benefit the fishermen and wildlife of the Gulf Coast!! And check out this line-up - Galactic, Coco Robicheaux, Ivan Neville, Rotary Downs, Joe Krown trio w/ Joe Krown, Walter "Wolfman" and Russell Batiste, John Gros, We are One Brass Band, Young Fellaz Brass Band and more!! Tickets are only $15 for this amazing evening of music!
And for all your musical fun this evening be sure to click on the WWOZ Livewire...Have a great Thursday!
Loads of stuff going on today, so let me get down to it!
Don't miss out on the weekly wine tasting at Cork and Bottle about 5:00 pm in Mid-City, and be sure to stop by the Crescent City Farmer's Market and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more!
You are cordially invited to the Unveiling and Signing of "Coastal Paradise" created by local artist Tuna tonight with celebrity bartenders Zach Streif and Mike McKenzie from 5:30 to 8:30 pm at the Davenport Lounge at the Ritz Carlton (921 Canal St. - complimentary parking for up to 3 hours with a purchase)! 100% of the proceeds from EVERY print sold will be donated to Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation's Save Our Coast Program to fund coastal restoration. Signed copies are available for $250...unsigned for $35. If you can't make it to the event prints will be available at all First Bank and Trust locations!
It's a big show at the Ogden this evening!! The Ogden Southern Museum of Art better known as Ogden after Hours starts up at 6:00 pm with Alvin Youngblood Hart..........proclaimed the "Cosmic American Love Child of Howlin' Wolf and Link Wray," this acclaimed blues/R and B guitarist will be playing a solo show!! So come on down for some music, culture, fun and the "O" bar will be serving some yummy margaritas!! (remember if you get down there early - go grab a cocktail at the Circle Bar on Lee's Circle...one of the best happy hours in town!)
You can also go hang out at City Park this evening for The Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series with Albinas Prizgintas and the Yellow Dog Prophet Choir! 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.
Come on down this evening to the Maison Frenchmen on Frenchmen Street (of course) tonight at 7:00 pm for the Grill Out Chill Out with Jacid! Bar patrons can load up on loads of yummy grilled meats, veggies and who knows what else.....be sure and stay on for the Red Dog CD release party at 8:00 pm and The Abney Effect at 9:00 pm!
And make sure not to miss Tipitina's (501 Napoleon) Gulf Coast Benefit tonight....doors open at 8:00 pm and the show starts up at 9:00 pm! Tips Along with venues nationwide....show support and benefit the fishermen and wildlife of the Gulf Coast!! And check out this line-up - Galactic, Coco Robicheaux, Ivan Neville, Rotary Downs, Joe Krown trio w/ Joe Krown, Walter "Wolfman" and Russell Batiste, John Gros, We are One Brass Band, Young Fellaz Brass Band and more!! Tickets are only $15 for this amazing evening of music!
And for all your musical fun this evening be sure to click on the WWOZ Livewire...Have a great Thursday!
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Happy Father's Day!!!
Good Morning Everybody...and don't forget to appreciate your Dad today!!
Here's some the fun stuff going on today...take Dad out and have a good time!
Take Dad to the museum -NOMA is FREE for Dad this Father's Day! So go on by the museum from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm for Dad's special day...Spend time with the family surrounded by art and history...and don't miss the Turner painting that we won in the Superbowl bet...it goes back to Indy at the end of the month!!
Hey Everyone.... It's Carnival Time again... and that means it's Al "Carnival Time" Johnson's Birthday. Come join us for the celebration today at Vaughan's Lounge (800 Lesseps @ Dauphine) starting at 3 and going into the night. We know its Father's Day so feel free to bring Dad of course!!
It's Old School in the Park.... A Free Summer Concert today 2-7pm in Washington Square Park, 706 Elysian Fields Ave., at Royal Street 106.7 FM presents the free concert with The New Orleans String Project, Voices of Thunder, Bamboula 2000, Real Love, The Young Ones Brass Band, Greezy and the New Orleans Rhythm Section, The Fleur De Ladies Brass Band and DJ Captain Charles Bring chairs and blankets. No tents, cooler, pets, grills or glass containers.
- It's Sunday so you gotta Second Line...its the Perfect Gentlemen Father's Day Second Line from 1:00 to 5:00 pm Start: Tapp’s II Lounge. Out Washington Avenue to Magnolia Street. Left on Magnolia to Second Street.
- Stop: Teddy’s Hole in the Wall. Out Brainard Street. Right on Brainard to Baronne Street. Down Baronne St. Right to Second Street to Dryades.
- Stop: Sportsmen’s Corner. Continue out Second St. to Danneel. Left on Danneel to Washington Ave. Out Washington Ave. to Baronne St.
- Stop: Turning Point. Out Washington Ave. to St. Charles Ave. Left on St. Charles Ave. to Jackson Ave. Left on Jackson Avenue to Simon Bolivar. Left on Simon Bolivar to Washington Ave. Right on Washington Avenue.
- Don't forget it's the season finale of Treme' so be sure to watch it at your favorite local viewing party venue... and you can go by the Rusty Nail (1100 Constance) viewing party hosted by Levees.org there's gonna be free popcorn and it is good!!
- For more events check the WWOZ Livewire...have a great Father's Day!
Friday, June 18, 2010
TGIF on Frenchmen!
Good Morning Everybody,
It's been a crazy week...and I hope you're ready for the weekend!
You can get your evening started off right with a little wine tasting at Swirl (3143 Ponce de Leon) with the Friday Free for All from 6 to 8:00 pm. Gabe Daigle of Select Wines is bringing Winemaker Rich Hartneberger from Midnight Cellars Winery to the shop for a tasting and bottle signing. Rich will be pouring a lineup of great Paso Robles Reds while Gabe pours some fun and refreshing whites. And as he is each and every Friday, Chef Dan Esses will be dishing out his delicious tapas plates for $5...
If you're headed to the Quarter you don't want to miss Concerts in the Courtyard with Wanda Rouzan at the Historic New Orleans Collection (533 Royal St.)...Now in its third year, Concerts in the Courtyard offer budget-friendly opportunities to enjoy a favorite New Orleans artist and cocktail in a beautiful courtyard setting. The spring series, sponsored by AOS, concludes on June 18 with music by Wanda Rouzan and cocktails by Firefly Sweet Tea. 6-8 p.m. Admission is $10 and free for THNOC members!!
Come see Bon Operatit! entertain at the site of one of America's first opera houses the singing kicks up at 7:00 pm. The Inn On Bourbon, on the corner of Toulouse and Bourbon Streets, rests on the site of the French Opera House which stood for 60 years as the cultural center of New Orleans Creole society, and the first opera house in the United States. The fun and vivacious Bon Operatit! is sure to have you singing along to some of your favorite opera and musical theater hits as they perform a FREE concert at the hotel’s Puccini Bar. Valet parking is being offered at the hotel at a special $5.00 rate for those attending the event.
And since you're already hanging in the Quarter...gettin' your Hurricane on (or Rainbow drink...your choice)...you need to head on down to Frenchmen Street for some live local music!
You can get started early at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with Ben Polcer at 4:00 pm, Washboard Chaz Blues Trio at 6:30 pm, and Cottonmouth Kings at 9:30 pm.
Right down the street you have another trio of shows at BMC (1331 Decatur)...with Sasha Masakowski at 7:00 pm, Fredy Omar con su Banda at 10:30 pm, We Are 1 Brass Band at 1:00 am...(hey, now it's Saturday mornin'!)
d.b.a.'s (618 Frenchmen) got the Hot Club Of New Orleans at 6:00 and stay on for The Dead Kenny G's 10:00 pm...You have to appreciate a band called the Dead Kenny G's..yes?
Head on down to the Maison (508 Frenchmen) at 7:30 for Some Like it Hot...and you'll appreciate the great drinks and the NO COVER!
And for those of you hanging out Uptown don't forget it's Free Fridays at Tipitina's (504 Napoleon Ave.) with DJ Gysyphonic + Good Enough for Good Times (Rob Mercurio, Jeff Raines, Joe Ashlar & Simon Lott)...show starts up about 10ish...it's gonna be good one!
And tomorrow...PLEASE make plans to head out to Grand Isle for the “Chefs for Fishermen and Families” Event....Saturday, June 19th from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m at Bridge Side Marina, 1618 Highway 1, Grand Isle, LA, 70358...Check out this list of participating restaurants!
*5 Fifty Five: Chef Mark Quitney- Fudge Farm Pork Sandwich with Spicy Coleslaw and Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookies
*Adolfo Garcia Restaurants: Chef Miles Prescott of RioMar, Chef Jared Ralls of La Boca and Chef Joshua Smith of a Mano and Chef/Proprietor Adolfo Garcia- Shrimp Chorizo, White Beans and Tres Leches
*Brigsten’s: Chef Frank Brigsten- Fried Catfish with Roasted Jalepeno Tartar Sauce
*Broussard’s: Chef Tory Stewart and the Preuss Family- Red Beans and Rice and Bread Pudding
*Café Giovanni: Chef Duke LoCicero
*La Cote Brasserie: Chef Chuck Subra- Duck and Andouille Gumbo and Bread Pudding
*M Bistro: Chef Matt Murphy- Chicken and Jambalaya
*MiLA: Chef Slade Rushing- Tomato and Cornbread Salad.
*Phil’s Grill: Chef Phil deGruy- Alligator Sliders
*Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group: Chef Haley Bittermann- Corporate Executive Chef, Chef Brian Katz of Redfish Grill and Chef Chris Montero of Bacco’s- Alligator Sausage and Seafood Gumbo, Grilled Crawfish Remoulade, Roasted Chicken and Rigatoni
*Shula’s: Chef Lou Sander- Lacquered Duck
*Taceaux Loceaux: Chef Maribeth del Castillo and Alex del Castillo
*Zea’s: Chef Greg Reggio
Have a great Friday and for more musical fun and events click on the WWOZ Livewire!
It's been a crazy week...and I hope you're ready for the weekend!
You can get your evening started off right with a little wine tasting at Swirl (3143 Ponce de Leon) with the Friday Free for All from 6 to 8:00 pm. Gabe Daigle of Select Wines is bringing Winemaker Rich Hartneberger from Midnight Cellars Winery to the shop for a tasting and bottle signing. Rich will be pouring a lineup of great Paso Robles Reds while Gabe pours some fun and refreshing whites. And as he is each and every Friday, Chef Dan Esses will be dishing out his delicious tapas plates for $5...
If you're headed to the Quarter you don't want to miss Concerts in the Courtyard with Wanda Rouzan at the Historic New Orleans Collection (533 Royal St.)...Now in its third year, Concerts in the Courtyard offer budget-friendly opportunities to enjoy a favorite New Orleans artist and cocktail in a beautiful courtyard setting. The spring series, sponsored by AOS, concludes on June 18 with music by Wanda Rouzan and cocktails by Firefly Sweet Tea. 6-8 p.m. Admission is $10 and free for THNOC members!!
Come see Bon Operatit! entertain at the site of one of America's first opera houses the singing kicks up at 7:00 pm. The Inn On Bourbon, on the corner of Toulouse and Bourbon Streets, rests on the site of the French Opera House which stood for 60 years as the cultural center of New Orleans Creole society, and the first opera house in the United States. The fun and vivacious Bon Operatit! is sure to have you singing along to some of your favorite opera and musical theater hits as they perform a FREE concert at the hotel’s Puccini Bar. Valet parking is being offered at the hotel at a special $5.00 rate for those attending the event.
And since you're already hanging in the Quarter...gettin' your Hurricane on (or Rainbow drink...your choice)...you need to head on down to Frenchmen Street for some live local music!
You can get started early at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with Ben Polcer at 4:00 pm, Washboard Chaz Blues Trio at 6:30 pm, and Cottonmouth Kings at 9:30 pm.
Right down the street you have another trio of shows at BMC (1331 Decatur)...with Sasha Masakowski at 7:00 pm, Fredy Omar con su Banda at 10:30 pm, We Are 1 Brass Band at 1:00 am...(hey, now it's Saturday mornin'!)
d.b.a.'s (618 Frenchmen) got the Hot Club Of New Orleans at 6:00 and stay on for The Dead Kenny G's 10:00 pm...You have to appreciate a band called the Dead Kenny G's..yes?
Head on down to the Maison (508 Frenchmen) at 7:30 for Some Like it Hot...and you'll appreciate the great drinks and the NO COVER!
And for those of you hanging out Uptown don't forget it's Free Fridays at Tipitina's (504 Napoleon Ave.) with DJ Gysyphonic + Good Enough for Good Times (Rob Mercurio, Jeff Raines, Joe Ashlar & Simon Lott)...show starts up about 10ish...it's gonna be good one!
And tomorrow...PLEASE make plans to head out to Grand Isle for the “Chefs for Fishermen and Families” Event....Saturday, June 19th from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m at Bridge Side Marina, 1618 Highway 1, Grand Isle, LA, 70358...Check out this list of participating restaurants!
*5 Fifty Five: Chef Mark Quitney- Fudge Farm Pork Sandwich with Spicy Coleslaw and Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookies
*Adolfo Garcia Restaurants: Chef Miles Prescott of RioMar, Chef Jared Ralls of La Boca and Chef Joshua Smith of a Mano and Chef/Proprietor Adolfo Garcia- Shrimp Chorizo, White Beans and Tres Leches
*Brigsten’s: Chef Frank Brigsten- Fried Catfish with Roasted Jalepeno Tartar Sauce
*Broussard’s: Chef Tory Stewart and the Preuss Family- Red Beans and Rice and Bread Pudding
*Café Giovanni: Chef Duke LoCicero
*La Cote Brasserie: Chef Chuck Subra- Duck and Andouille Gumbo and Bread Pudding
*M Bistro: Chef Matt Murphy- Chicken and Jambalaya
*MiLA: Chef Slade Rushing- Tomato and Cornbread Salad.
*Phil’s Grill: Chef Phil deGruy- Alligator Sliders
*Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group: Chef Haley Bittermann- Corporate Executive Chef, Chef Brian Katz of Redfish Grill and Chef Chris Montero of Bacco’s- Alligator Sausage and Seafood Gumbo, Grilled Crawfish Remoulade, Roasted Chicken and Rigatoni
*Shula’s: Chef Lou Sander- Lacquered Duck
*Taceaux Loceaux: Chef Maribeth del Castillo and Alex del Castillo
*Zea’s: Chef Greg Reggio
Have a great Friday and for more musical fun and events click on the WWOZ Livewire!
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Rebirth and Pause (Paws) for Dinner!!
Good Morning Everybody,
Here's the Thursday fun stuff going on today!!
Thursday Events
Looking for some free wine to taste?? Stop by Cork and Bottle around 5:00 pm in Mid-City, and be sure to stop by the Crescent City Farmer's Market and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more!
It's a big show at the Ogden this evening!! The Ogden Southern Museum of Art better known as Ogden after Hours starts up at 6:00 pm with the REBIRTH Brass Band and Cheeky Blakk!! So come on down for some music, culture, fun and the "O" bar will be serving some yummy Mojitos!! (remember if you get down there early - go grab a cocktail at the Circle Bar on Lee's Circle...one of the best happy hours in town!)
Go hang out at City Park this evening for The Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series with Lars Edegrain and the New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra! 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.
You can help out your four legged friends tonight by simply going out to eat! The Louisiana SPCA's Pause for Dinner is pairing up with highly recognized restaurants from around Greater New Orleans to raise money for animal welfare in our region while attracting patrons and new clients to their business. Participating in this event is SIMPLE- just eat dinner at one of the listed restaurants. Every restaurant is donating 20% of their dinner proceeds to the Louisiana SPCA!
In addition, The George Rodrigue Foundation for the Arts (GRFA) is offering a new Blue Dog print at each participating restaurant for silent auction. The silkscreen print, titled The Three Amigos, is not available to the general public, and is only available to non-profit organizations for fundraising purposes. Proceeds will be divided between the LA/SPCA and GRFA.
Here's the list of participating restaurants:
Bistro Daisy 5831 Magazine St.
Cafe Amelie 912 Royal St.
Broussard's Restaurant 819 Rue Conti
Cafe Degas- 3127 Esplanade
Cafe Rani 2917 Magazine St.
Eat New Orleans 900 Dumaine St.
Gott Gourmet Cafe 3100 Magazine St.
Kyoto Japanese Restaurant 4920 Prytania St.
La Peniche 1940 Dauphine St.
La Petite Grocery 4238 Magazine St.
Mark Twain's Pizza Landing 2035 Metairie Rd.
Martinique Bistro 5908 Magazine St.
Meauxbar Bistro 942 N. Rampart St.
Mona Lisa Restaurant 1212 Royal St.
Pinkberry 5601 Magazine St.
Santa Fe 3201 Esplanade
Semolina- Clearview Mall 4436 Veterans Boulevard
Tomatillo's 437 Esplanade
Vega Tapas Cafe 2051 Metairie Rd.
Zoe Restaurant 333 Poydras St.
After your excellent meal...you're gonna need some more music! So check out the WWOZ Livewire for all kinds of musical fun!! And be sure to click on the new Gratis Nola New Orleans Events Calendar...for good stuff going on in the coming weeks!
Here's the Thursday fun stuff going on today!!
Thursday Events
Looking for some free wine to taste?? Stop by Cork and Bottle around 5:00 pm in Mid-City, and be sure to stop by the Crescent City Farmer's Market and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more!
It's a big show at the Ogden this evening!! The Ogden Southern Museum of Art better known as Ogden after Hours starts up at 6:00 pm with the REBIRTH Brass Band and Cheeky Blakk!! So come on down for some music, culture, fun and the "O" bar will be serving some yummy Mojitos!! (remember if you get down there early - go grab a cocktail at the Circle Bar on Lee's Circle...one of the best happy hours in town!)
Go hang out at City Park this evening for The Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series with Lars Edegrain and the New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra! 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.
You can help out your four legged friends tonight by simply going out to eat! The Louisiana SPCA's Pause for Dinner is pairing up with highly recognized restaurants from around Greater New Orleans to raise money for animal welfare in our region while attracting patrons and new clients to their business. Participating in this event is SIMPLE- just eat dinner at one of the listed restaurants. Every restaurant is donating 20% of their dinner proceeds to the Louisiana SPCA!
In addition, The George Rodrigue Foundation for the Arts (GRFA) is offering a new Blue Dog print at each participating restaurant for silent auction. The silkscreen print, titled The Three Amigos, is not available to the general public, and is only available to non-profit organizations for fundraising purposes. Proceeds will be divided between the LA/SPCA and GRFA.
Here's the list of participating restaurants:
Bistro Daisy 5831 Magazine St.
Cafe Amelie 912 Royal St.
Broussard's Restaurant 819 Rue Conti
Cafe Degas- 3127 Esplanade
Cafe Rani 2917 Magazine St.
Eat New Orleans 900 Dumaine St.
Gott Gourmet Cafe 3100 Magazine St.
Kyoto Japanese Restaurant 4920 Prytania St.
La Peniche 1940 Dauphine St.
La Petite Grocery 4238 Magazine St.
Mark Twain's Pizza Landing 2035 Metairie Rd.
Martinique Bistro 5908 Magazine St.
Meauxbar Bistro 942 N. Rampart St.
Mona Lisa Restaurant 1212 Royal St.
Pinkberry 5601 Magazine St.
Santa Fe 3201 Esplanade
Semolina- Clearview Mall 4436 Veterans Boulevard
Tomatillo's 437 Esplanade
Vega Tapas Cafe 2051 Metairie Rd.
Zoe Restaurant 333 Poydras St.
After your excellent meal...you're gonna need some more music! So check out the WWOZ Livewire for all kinds of musical fun!! And be sure to click on the new Gratis Nola New Orleans Events Calendar...for good stuff going on in the coming weeks!
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Wednesdays on the Point!
Good Morning Everybody,
Just cause Wednesdays at the Square is over doesn't mean the music is going to stop...No way!
Starting today Wednesdays on the Point 2010 Summer festival concert series begins and runs through September 1st from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., and of course, admission is FREE...Tonight head to the Algiers Ferry Dock (200Morgan St.) for Big Sam's Funky Nation and celebrate tonight's theme...School's Out for the Summer! Click the above link for complete concert series info!
Been pondering about exercising, but just can't seem to get in the groove...well tonight might be your night to get started with Sunset Swirl... Sip, Shop, Savor and Socialize! This FREE event is sponsored by Moises Wines, NOLA Pilates and Aimee Gowland Stylist...the event runs from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Nola Pilates (6268 Vicksburg St.) in Lakeview...it's time to get fit!
If you're looking for some culture this evening there's quite a few FREE events going on at the New Orleans Museum of Art this evening....From 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. head down for the Statuesque New Orleans book signing with author Ashley Merlin. Ms. Merlin presents a one-of-a-kind photographic guide to the statues of New Orleans. Meet Ms. Merlin during an exclusive book signing opportunity in NOMA's Museum Shop. From 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. there's Tai Chi and Chi Kung.....Every Wednesday, East Jefferson Wellness Center instructor Terry Rappold leads tai chi in various art galleries at NOMA. Classes are $5 and FREE for NOMA Members and East Jefferson Wellness Center Members. And last but not least starting up at 6:00 p.m. you've got the Beyond The Blues Exhibition Walk-Through. Join Museum educators and docents for a guided tour of the Beyond the Blues exhibition. This walk-through will take place each week throughout the duration of the exhibition. Meet at the information desk in the Great Hall. This event is FREE and open to the public!
And of course you got music!
Chickie Wah Wah on Canal has the Louisiana/Tex/Mex sounds of the Iguanas tonight at 8:00 pm.
You can head on down to the Candlelight Lounge (925 N. Robertson) for the Treme Brass Band at 9:00 pm.
You'll be dancing at d.b.a. tonight with the always fun Washboard Chaz Blues Trio for the early show at 7:00 pm (no cover)! And hang out for Walter Wolfman Washington...he comes on at 10:00 pm.
And if you're looking for a honky tonk sound...be sure to head on over to Mimi's in the Marigny tonight for Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Review at 10:00 pm...they always put on a fun show!
It's gonna be a lovely night in NOLA....so go check out your favorite New Orleans haunts, and the WWOZ Livewire for more fun stuff to do! Until tomorrow....
Just cause Wednesdays at the Square is over doesn't mean the music is going to stop...No way!
Starting today Wednesdays on the Point 2010 Summer festival concert series begins and runs through September 1st from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., and of course, admission is FREE...Tonight head to the Algiers Ferry Dock (200Morgan St.) for Big Sam's Funky Nation and celebrate tonight's theme...School's Out for the Summer! Click the above link for complete concert series info!
Been pondering about exercising, but just can't seem to get in the groove...well tonight might be your night to get started with Sunset Swirl... Sip, Shop, Savor and Socialize! This FREE event is sponsored by Moises Wines, NOLA Pilates and Aimee Gowland Stylist...the event runs from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Nola Pilates (6268 Vicksburg St.) in Lakeview...it's time to get fit!
If you're looking for some culture this evening there's quite a few FREE events going on at the New Orleans Museum of Art this evening....From 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. head down for the Statuesque New Orleans book signing with author Ashley Merlin. Ms. Merlin presents a one-of-a-kind photographic guide to the statues of New Orleans. Meet Ms. Merlin during an exclusive book signing opportunity in NOMA's Museum Shop. From 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. there's Tai Chi and Chi Kung.....Every Wednesday, East Jefferson Wellness Center instructor Terry Rappold leads tai chi in various art galleries at NOMA. Classes are $5 and FREE for NOMA Members and East Jefferson Wellness Center Members. And last but not least starting up at 6:00 p.m. you've got the Beyond The Blues Exhibition Walk-Through. Join Museum educators and docents for a guided tour of the Beyond the Blues exhibition. This walk-through will take place each week throughout the duration of the exhibition. Meet at the information desk in the Great Hall. This event is FREE and open to the public!
And of course you got music!
Chickie Wah Wah on Canal has the Louisiana/Tex/Mex sounds of the Iguanas tonight at 8:00 pm.
You can head on down to the Candlelight Lounge (925 N. Robertson) for the Treme Brass Band at 9:00 pm.
You'll be dancing at d.b.a. tonight with the always fun Washboard Chaz Blues Trio for the early show at 7:00 pm (no cover)! And hang out for Walter Wolfman Washington...he comes on at 10:00 pm.
And if you're looking for a honky tonk sound...be sure to head on over to Mimi's in the Marigny tonight for Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Review at 10:00 pm...they always put on a fun show!
It's gonna be a lovely night in NOLA....so go check out your favorite New Orleans haunts, and the WWOZ Livewire for more fun stuff to do! Until tomorrow....
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Wine, Music and Be Merry!
Good Morning Everybody,
Here's the Thursday fun stuff going on today!!
Thursday Events
Looking for some free wine to taste?? Stop by Cork and Bottle around 5:00 pm in Mid-City, for the release party of the 2008 Cork & Bottle Selections "There's No Place Like Home" Syrah, Stage Gulch Vineyard, Cork & Bottle's very own wine! They'll have on hand winemaker Paul Hoffman who will also be tasting through four of his own wines. They wil also feature Jumpin' Johnny Sansone live in the wine bar from 6pm till. . . .Come out and help celebrate (and drink wind for free).....and be sure to stop by the Crescent City Farmer's Market and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more!
Need a little culture and music and cocktails? You gotta go to the show at the Ogden Southern Museum of Art better known as Ogden after Hours. The concert starts up at 6:00 pm with Jimmy "Duck" Holmes and a book siging by Jessica Harris author of "Rum Drinks: 50 Caribbean Cocktails, from Cuba Libre to Rum Daisy"....so come on down for some music, culture, fun and a little rum! (remember if you get down there early - go grab a cocktail at the Circle Bar on Lee's Circle...one of the best happy hours in town!)
Go hang out at City Park this evening for The Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series with Wilson & Moore who are Jesse Moore and Chip Wilson! 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.
Come on down this evening to the Maison Frenchmen on Frenchmen Street (of course) tonight at 7:00 pm for the Grill Out Chill Out with Happy Jack Frequency! Bar patrons can load up on loads of yummy grilled meats, veggies and who knows what else.....be sure and stay on for the Yojimbo at 9:00 pm.
That should keep you going this evening, and if you need more fun check out the WWOZ Livewire music listings!!
Here's the Thursday fun stuff going on today!!
Thursday Events
Looking for some free wine to taste?? Stop by Cork and Bottle around 5:00 pm in Mid-City, for the release party of the 2008 Cork & Bottle Selections "There's No Place Like Home" Syrah, Stage Gulch Vineyard, Cork & Bottle's very own wine! They'll have on hand winemaker Paul Hoffman who will also be tasting through four of his own wines. They wil also feature Jumpin' Johnny Sansone live in the wine bar from 6pm till. . . .Come out and help celebrate (and drink wind for free).....and be sure to stop by the Crescent City Farmer's Market and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more!
Need a little culture and music and cocktails? You gotta go to the show at the Ogden Southern Museum of Art better known as Ogden after Hours. The concert starts up at 6:00 pm with Jimmy "Duck" Holmes and a book siging by Jessica Harris author of "Rum Drinks: 50 Caribbean Cocktails, from Cuba Libre to Rum Daisy"....so come on down for some music, culture, fun and a little rum! (remember if you get down there early - go grab a cocktail at the Circle Bar on Lee's Circle...one of the best happy hours in town!)
Go hang out at City Park this evening for The Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series with Wilson & Moore who are Jesse Moore and Chip Wilson! 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.
Come on down this evening to the Maison Frenchmen on Frenchmen Street (of course) tonight at 7:00 pm for the Grill Out Chill Out with Happy Jack Frequency! Bar patrons can load up on loads of yummy grilled meats, veggies and who knows what else.....be sure and stay on for the Yojimbo at 9:00 pm.
That should keep you going this evening, and if you need more fun check out the WWOZ Livewire music listings!!
Sunday, June 6, 2010
More Oysters Please!!
Good Morning Everybody,
Yesterday, turned out to be quite nice, and hope you got to do many fun things in our fair City.
Here's what's happenin' today........
It's the second day for the first annual New Orleans Oyster Festival with great Louisiana music, a cultural oyster tent, the finest local cuisine, and competitions for oyster shucking and the largest oyster. The "Acme Oyster House, World Oyster Eating Competition" will celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the revered New Orleans institution. Weekend performances on the Event's Stage include the James Andrews Band, Mustang Sally, and closing out the day Cowboy Mouth. Be sure to click on the above link for complete details!
For you folks on the Northshore...it's the 2nd Annual Gospel Music Jubilee with the Zion Harmonizer +Ron Snow & the French Market All-Stars at the Abita Trailhead. The Music will begin at 1:00 pm and go on until 7:00 pm...This would be a lovely day for a trip across the Causeway!
For all you history buffs.....I'm sure you know this weekend is the anniversary of D-Day...and it's D-Day and the 10th Anniversary of the WWII Museum. If you haven't taken the time to check this museum today would be the day....with all kinds of activities going on, from kids activities, PT Boat tours, the Living History Corps, and be sure to see the amazing 4-D movie "Beyond all Boundaries" while your visiting....for a complete list of events going on today!
Don't forget it's the second day at Back to the Beach (where Williams meets the Lake)...There's gonna be more food, fun and music today...check out today's line-up! Gates open at 10:00 and Booby Cure & the Summertime Blues starts things up at 11:45, The Wiseguys at 1:30, The Huey Lewis Experience at 3:25, The Boogie Men at 5:20 and to close out The Topcats at 7:15...Go out and support our Lake and our Coast!!
Later this evening there will be a Second Line and Procession for Jane Allen Sessions today at 6:00 pm....Gary Reiger's companion, Jane Allen Sessions, recently passed away. Gary is the drummer for the Danny Alexander Blues Band and he is having a second line/jazz funeral memorial for Jane. The procession will begin at Grit's Bar (Lyons & Annunication in New Orleans). Bring, your umbrella, 2nd line rag, tambourine, etc......Jane Allen Sessions (January 8, 1953 - May 2, 2010) Jane was a wonderful lady and made a lasting impression on everyone she met. Her time in this world was short, but she will not be forgotten.
For you folks on the Northshore...it's the 2nd Annual Gospel Music Jubilee with the Zion Harmonizer +Ron Snow & the French Market All-Stars at the Abita Trailhead. The Music will begin at 1:00 pm and go on until 7:00 pm...This would be a lovely day for a trip across the Causeway!
For all you history buffs.....I'm sure you know this weekend is the anniversary of D-Day...and it's D-Day and the 10th Anniversary of the WWII Museum. If you haven't taken the time to check this museum today would be the day....with all kinds of activities going on, from kids activities, PT Boat tours, the Living History Corps, and be sure to see the amazing 4-D movie "Beyond all Boundaries" while your visiting....for a complete list of events going on today!
Don't forget it's the second day at Back to the Beach (where Williams meets the Lake)...There's gonna be more food, fun and music today...check out today's line-up! Gates open at 10:00 and Booby Cure & the Summertime Blues starts things up at 11:45, The Wiseguys at 1:30, The Huey Lewis Experience at 3:25, The Boogie Men at 5:20 and to close out The Topcats at 7:15...Go out and support our Lake and our Coast!!
Later this evening there will be a Second Line and Procession for Jane Allen Sessions today at 6:00 pm....Gary Reiger's companion, Jane Allen Sessions, recently passed away. Gary is the drummer for the Danny Alexander Blues Band and he is having a second line/jazz funeral memorial for Jane. The procession will begin at Grit's Bar (Lyons & Annunication in New Orleans). Bring, your umbrella, 2nd line rag, tambourine, etc......Jane Allen Sessions (January 8, 1953 - May 2, 2010) Jane was a wonderful lady and made a lasting impression on everyone she met. Her time in this world was short, but she will not be forgotten.
No matter what you do this evening have a good one...and if you're looking for more events be sure to check out the WWOZ Livewire link...Have a good Sunday.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Beer, Bayou and Los Po-boy-citos!!!
Good Morning Everybody,
All I can say is....Thank God it's Friday!! This has been one of those long weeks, and I don't know about you....but I am ready for the weekend!!
Friday Happenings
The American Craft Beer Week is still rockin'n and there's only two days left...here are today's festivities:
• 4pm - Steins Deli (Stone, Harpoon, Abita and Other Craft Beer Tasting)
• 5:30pm - Ernst Cafe/Abita Pub Crawl (US Prime, WINO, Vics and Lucys)
• 8pm - Bruno's (Lazy Magnolia Southern Pecan Tasting)
• 9pm - Rocco's (Lazy Magnolia N'awlins Tasting)
• 10pm - Door's Pub (Covington Brewhouse and Bayou Bock Tasting)
• 5pm - Bulldog Midcity (NOLA and Unibroue)
• 7pm - Barley Oak On The Northshore (NOLA and Anchor Brewing Tasting)
• 10pm - Bruno's (Abita Sampling and Signature Pint)
• 9pm - Cooter Browns (Samuel Adams Imperial Series Night)
For more info check out the American Craft Beer Week link!
This evening it's the Concert in the Courtyard at the Historic New Orleans Collection (533 Royal) from 6:00 to 8:00 pm with Los Po-Boy-Citos.... There will be (3) complementary margaritas from Corazón Tequila and GranGala Orange Liqueuray...Collection members get in free and everyone can get in for $10.00...I suggest you join for the year, it's quite a deal for all the fun events!!
Tonight is also the first night of the all weekend Bayou Boogaloo...Music starts up this evening with the Hot Club of New Orleans from 5:00-6:00; Brother Tyrone & The Gospel Stars from 6:15-7:30 and Bill Summers and Jazalsa from 7:45-9:00. Be sure to adopt a rubber duckie when you go down there for the big rubber duckie race on Sunday....proceeds go to benefit Second Harvesters!!!
That should keep you busy this evening and for more fun music and events check out the WWOZ Livewire...Have a good one!!
All I can say is....Thank God it's Friday!! This has been one of those long weeks, and I don't know about you....but I am ready for the weekend!!
Friday Happenings
The American Craft Beer Week is still rockin'n and there's only two days left...here are today's festivities:
• 4pm - Steins Deli (Stone, Harpoon, Abita and Other Craft Beer Tasting)
• 5:30pm - Ernst Cafe/Abita Pub Crawl (US Prime, WINO, Vics and Lucys)
• 8pm - Bruno's (Lazy Magnolia Southern Pecan Tasting)
• 9pm - Rocco's (Lazy Magnolia N'awlins Tasting)
• 10pm - Door's Pub (Covington Brewhouse and Bayou Bock Tasting)
• 5pm - Bulldog Midcity (NOLA and Unibroue)
• 7pm - Barley Oak On The Northshore (NOLA and Anchor Brewing Tasting)
• 10pm - Bruno's (Abita Sampling and Signature Pint)
• 9pm - Cooter Browns (Samuel Adams Imperial Series Night)
For more info check out the American Craft Beer Week link!
This evening it's the Concert in the Courtyard at the Historic New Orleans Collection (533 Royal) from 6:00 to 8:00 pm with Los Po-Boy-Citos.... There will be (3) complementary margaritas from Corazón Tequila and GranGala Orange Liqueuray...Collection members get in free and everyone can get in for $10.00...I suggest you join for the year, it's quite a deal for all the fun events!!
Tonight is also the first night of the all weekend Bayou Boogaloo...Music starts up this evening with the Hot Club of New Orleans from 5:00-6:00; Brother Tyrone & The Gospel Stars from 6:15-7:30 and Bill Summers and Jazalsa from 7:45-9:00. Be sure to adopt a rubber duckie when you go down there for the big rubber duckie race on Sunday....proceeds go to benefit Second Harvesters!!!
That should keep you busy this evening and for more fun music and events check out the WWOZ Livewire...Have a good one!!
Thursday, May 20, 2010
It's Benefits, Beers, Fests and Fun!!
Good Morning Everybody,
Only a couple more days of the American Craft Beer Week - so, you better get out there and try you some beer!!
• 8pm - Bulldog Midcity (Magic Hat Pint Night)
• 7pm - Bayou Beer Garden (NOLA and Rogue Tasting)
• 9pm - Bulldog Uptown (Abita Select Sampling and Signature Pint)
• 5:30pm - The Inn On Bourbon (NOLA Tasting)
• 6:30pm - Jacques-Imo's (Abita Beer Dinner)
• 6-10pm - Rendezvous (Harpoon and Brooklyn Tasting and Keep The Pint)
• 7pm - Cooter Browns (Brooklyn Tasting and Keep The Pint)
• 7pm - Fat Harry's (Covington Brewhouse Pontchatrain Pilsner Tasting)
For more info check out the American Craft Beer Week link!!
More Wednesday Events
Get your evening started off right as the French Quarter Business Association (FQBA) welcomes back its summer promotion, Getaway In The Vieux Carre! This promotion inspires locals to enjoy all the French Quarter has to offer: restaurants; attractions; architecture; culture; nightlife; history and six lucky winners win a complete Getaway In The Vieux Carre which includes a 2 night hotel stay, restaurant gift certificates, and attractions!!!! The partywill be from 5-8pm at the French Market's Governor Nicholl's Stage. Music by Jenn Howard & Crazy McGee (5- 6 pm) and Juice (6-8 pm). It's gonna be a fun one!!
This past Saturday afternoon turned out to be a yucky one, but lucky for us the Fortier Park Festival was resscheduled for today! Fun gets kicked off at 6:00 pm...so go enjoy music, food and festivities at the beautiful Fortier Park - Esplanade at Mystery Street!
Please don't forget the Benefit Concert for Mr. Okra - A New Truck the fun starts up at 6:00 pm at dba on Frenchmen....Mr. Okra is a New Orleans legend and a wonderful man....he sells local produce throughout our neighborhoods, but his truck has been out of commission for 5 months!! (click on Mr. Okra to read more about his story). So.....please come down to dba to party for a purpose....and check out this line-up!! Morning 40 Federation, the Happy Talk Band, King James, My Graveyard Jaw and Guitar Lightnin' Lee....You can't miss this one!!!
And last on my list of fun things to do this Thursday is a super fun evening at the Mother-in Law Lounge on 1500 N. Claiborne with the Southern Soul Blues Band and special guest Guital Slim, Jr. from 7:00 to 10:00 pm....For only $5.00 you're gonna some amazing BBQ, Antoinette K-Doe's famous red beans (and let me tell you they are YUMMY!!!) Please come on down and show your support for this local treasure!!
There's still loads of more fun stuff to do this evening...The Ogden After Hours concert with Mia X at 6:00 pm, the Crescent City Farmer's Market from 3:00 to 7:00 pm, and the Thursdays at Twilight Concert Series at the City Park Botanical Garden with Gal Holiday gates open at 5:00 pm concert starts up at 6:00 pm...for more info on all this great stuff check out the WWOZ Livewire...and have a most wonderful day!
Only a couple more days of the American Craft Beer Week - so, you better get out there and try you some beer!!
• 8pm - Bulldog Midcity (Magic Hat Pint Night)
• 7pm - Bayou Beer Garden (NOLA and Rogue Tasting)
• 9pm - Bulldog Uptown (Abita Select Sampling and Signature Pint)
• 5:30pm - The Inn On Bourbon (NOLA Tasting)
• 6:30pm - Jacques-Imo's (Abita Beer Dinner)
• 6-10pm - Rendezvous (Harpoon and Brooklyn Tasting and Keep The Pint)
• 7pm - Cooter Browns (Brooklyn Tasting and Keep The Pint)
• 7pm - Fat Harry's (Covington Brewhouse Pontchatrain Pilsner Tasting)
For more info check out the American Craft Beer Week link!!
More Wednesday Events
Get your evening started off right as the French Quarter Business Association (FQBA) welcomes back its summer promotion, Getaway In The Vieux Carre! This promotion inspires locals to enjoy all the French Quarter has to offer: restaurants; attractions; architecture; culture; nightlife; history and six lucky winners win a complete Getaway In The Vieux Carre which includes a 2 night hotel stay, restaurant gift certificates, and attractions!!!! The partywill be from 5-8pm at the French Market's Governor Nicholl's Stage. Music by Jenn Howard & Crazy McGee (5- 6 pm) and Juice (6-8 pm). It's gonna be a fun one!!
This past Saturday afternoon turned out to be a yucky one, but lucky for us the Fortier Park Festival was resscheduled for today! Fun gets kicked off at 6:00 pm...so go enjoy music, food and festivities at the beautiful Fortier Park - Esplanade at Mystery Street!
Please don't forget the Benefit Concert for Mr. Okra - A New Truck the fun starts up at 6:00 pm at dba on Frenchmen....Mr. Okra is a New Orleans legend and a wonderful man....he sells local produce throughout our neighborhoods, but his truck has been out of commission for 5 months!! (click on Mr. Okra to read more about his story). So.....please come down to dba to party for a purpose....and check out this line-up!! Morning 40 Federation, the Happy Talk Band, King James, My Graveyard Jaw and Guitar Lightnin' Lee....You can't miss this one!!!
And last on my list of fun things to do this Thursday is a super fun evening at the Mother-in Law Lounge on 1500 N. Claiborne with the Southern Soul Blues Band and special guest Guital Slim, Jr. from 7:00 to 10:00 pm....For only $5.00 you're gonna some amazing BBQ, Antoinette K-Doe's famous red beans (and let me tell you they are YUMMY!!!) Please come on down and show your support for this local treasure!!
There's still loads of more fun stuff to do this evening...The Ogden After Hours concert with Mia X at 6:00 pm, the Crescent City Farmer's Market from 3:00 to 7:00 pm, and the Thursdays at Twilight Concert Series at the City Park Botanical Garden with Gal Holiday gates open at 5:00 pm concert starts up at 6:00 pm...for more info on all this great stuff check out the WWOZ Livewire...and have a most wonderful day!
Thursday, May 13, 2010
One Mo' Day 'Til Friday!!
Good Morning Everybody,
Here's the Thursday fun stuff going on today!!
Thursday Events
Looking for some wine to taste?? Stop by Cork and Bottle around 5:00 pm in Mid-City, and be sure to stop by the Crescent City Farmer's Market and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more!
Need a little culture and music? You gotta go to the show at the Ogden Southern Museum of Art better known as Ogden after Hours. The concert starts up at 6:00 pm. with Jeff & Vida....so come on down for some music, culture and fun! (remember if you get down there early - go grab a cocktail at the Circle Bar on Lee's Circle...one of the best happy hours in town!)
Go hang out at City Park this evening for The Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series with Becky Allen!! 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.
Join Harrah's on Fulton Square this Thursday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 pm for Bugs, Buds and Bands with Little Freddie King!! Enjoy music, beer, and crawfish "with all the fixin's" with special deals for Harrah's Total Rewards members (the crawfish is a $1.00 a pound!!)
Free crawfish is happenin' this evening at Maison Frenchmen on Frenchmen Street (of course) tonight at 7:00 pm! Bar patrons can load up on crawfish and stay on for the brass band beat of the Young Fellaz at 10 pm.
And besides all that....there's the usual Thursday nite fun stuff. Make sure to stop by Vaughn's for Kermit Ruffins...cause there ain't nothin' more New Orleans than Vaughn's on a Thursday night!
That should keep you going this evening, and if you need more fun check out the Offbeat music listings!!
Here's the Thursday fun stuff going on today!!
Thursday Events
Looking for some wine to taste?? Stop by Cork and Bottle around 5:00 pm in Mid-City, and be sure to stop by the Crescent City Farmer's Market and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more!
Need a little culture and music? You gotta go to the show at the Ogden Southern Museum of Art better known as Ogden after Hours. The concert starts up at 6:00 pm. with Jeff & Vida....so come on down for some music, culture and fun! (remember if you get down there early - go grab a cocktail at the Circle Bar on Lee's Circle...one of the best happy hours in town!)
Go hang out at City Park this evening for The Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series with Becky Allen!! 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.
Join Harrah's on Fulton Square this Thursday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 pm for Bugs, Buds and Bands with Little Freddie King!! Enjoy music, beer, and crawfish "with all the fixin's" with special deals for Harrah's Total Rewards members (the crawfish is a $1.00 a pound!!)
Free crawfish is happenin' this evening at Maison Frenchmen on Frenchmen Street (of course) tonight at 7:00 pm! Bar patrons can load up on crawfish and stay on for the brass band beat of the Young Fellaz at 10 pm.
And besides all that....there's the usual Thursday nite fun stuff. Make sure to stop by Vaughn's for Kermit Ruffins...cause there ain't nothin' more New Orleans than Vaughn's on a Thursday night!
That should keep you going this evening, and if you need more fun check out the Offbeat music listings!!
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Wednesday at the Square or Under the Oaks???
Good Morning All,
Why is there sooooo much to do in this Town?? But seriously I'm not complainin'....
Two of my most favorite events are today, and I haven't figured out how to clone myself - so you decide what you want to do.
Wednesday Events
First, it's Wednesday, so that can mean only one thing....Lafayette Square and this is the big one before Jazz Fest weekend. For this week's installment of Wednesday at the Square....we have Amanda Shaw (who I love!!) plus Mark Adam Miller (who is amazing!). Things get kicked off at 5:00 and go all the way to 7:30. Be sure to check out the cool art and yummy food while you're cruising around.
Okay, to make my life super confusing it's also the Ochsner Swing in the Oaks. It's a free concert with the LPO on City Park's Goldring/Woldenberg Great Lawn starting up at 6:30 pm. Enjoy a spectacular evening of popular favorites from Sullivan's H.M.S Pinafore to Gershwin's Girl Crazy Overture to Sondheim's Gypsy Overture. Be sure to bring your picnics, family, and friends for a fun-filled evening! This is such a special event and it's so much fun to check out the super fancy picnics some people bring out there!
Alright, once you've solved your early evening scheduling dilemna...here's what's going on tonight!
Wednesday Evening Music
If you're in the Marigny be sure to go by dba on Frenchmen Street for the early show at 7:00 pm with the Mirlitones (don't you love the name!)...and Walter Wolfman Washington is in for the 10:00 pm show!
The Iguanas are back at Chicke Wah Wah on Canal for a Wednesday night show through April 19th. The band gears up at 8:00 pm - so put on your dancing shoes and go check it out!
A little later in the evening you've got Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue record release party at the Republic (828 S. Peters). Show starts up at 9:00 pm ..check out this line-up! The event will be hosted by Kermit Ruffins with performances by Rebirth Brass Band, Free Agents Brass Band, Hot 8 Brass Band and Juvenile. Other Special Invited guests include Irvin Mayfield, James Andrews, Big Sam of Big Sam's Funky Nation, Shamarr Allen and actor Wendell Pierce. The event is open to all fans and friends of Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue. To attend, Please RSVP to meetusbackatown@gmail.com for list admission.
Well...that should keep you busy for now. Be sure to check out Offbeat for all the music going down in Town! And by the way.....Only two more days 'til Jazz Fest!!!
Why is there sooooo much to do in this Town?? But seriously I'm not complainin'....
Two of my most favorite events are today, and I haven't figured out how to clone myself - so you decide what you want to do.
Wednesday Events
First, it's Wednesday, so that can mean only one thing....Lafayette Square and this is the big one before Jazz Fest weekend. For this week's installment of Wednesday at the Square....we have Amanda Shaw (who I love!!) plus Mark Adam Miller (who is amazing!). Things get kicked off at 5:00 and go all the way to 7:30. Be sure to check out the cool art and yummy food while you're cruising around.
Okay, to make my life super confusing it's also the Ochsner Swing in the Oaks. It's a free concert with the LPO on City Park's Goldring/Woldenberg Great Lawn starting up at 6:30 pm. Enjoy a spectacular evening of popular favorites from Sullivan's H.M.S Pinafore to Gershwin's Girl Crazy Overture to Sondheim's Gypsy Overture. Be sure to bring your picnics, family, and friends for a fun-filled evening! This is such a special event and it's so much fun to check out the super fancy picnics some people bring out there!
Alright, once you've solved your early evening scheduling dilemna...here's what's going on tonight!
Wednesday Evening Music
If you're in the Marigny be sure to go by dba on Frenchmen Street for the early show at 7:00 pm with the Mirlitones (don't you love the name!)...and Walter Wolfman Washington is in for the 10:00 pm show!
The Iguanas are back at Chicke Wah Wah on Canal for a Wednesday night show through April 19th. The band gears up at 8:00 pm - so put on your dancing shoes and go check it out!
A little later in the evening you've got Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue record release party at the Republic (828 S. Peters). Show starts up at 9:00 pm ..check out this line-up! The event will be hosted by Kermit Ruffins with performances by Rebirth Brass Band, Free Agents Brass Band, Hot 8 Brass Band and Juvenile. Other Special Invited guests include Irvin Mayfield, James Andrews, Big Sam of Big Sam's Funky Nation, Shamarr Allen and actor Wendell Pierce. The event is open to all fans and friends of Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue. To attend, Please RSVP to meetusbackatown@gmail.com for list admission.
Well...that should keep you busy for now. Be sure to check out Offbeat for all the music going down in Town! And by the way.....Only two more days 'til Jazz Fest!!!
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Tuesday Countdown to Jazz Fest!
Mornin' Everybody,
Okay...only three more days 'til Jazz Fest - can you believe???
Start off your Tuesday with some fun culture and go to the Ogden Museum of Southern Art with this cool event starting up at 7:00 pm....In conjunction with the Ogden's exhibition "Where They At: New Orleans Bounce and Hip-Hop in Words and Pictures," a special screening of the definitive bounce documentary Ya Heard Me? Featuring DJ Jubilee, Kilo, TTucker, Katey Red, Big Freedia, Mia X, and many more. RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED - Museum Members get in FREE! General Admission: $10 (Contact Susan at 504-539-9616....reserved seats deadline was Friday the 16th...but call for more info to see if you can get into this fabulous event!)
Music for Tuesday
Head on down to Canal Street, because Chickie Wah Wah has the amazing sounds of Anders Osborne, John Fohl and Johnny Sansone. Show starts up at 8:00 pm...and bring your hunger they have some yummy eats!!
And if you want to hang out Uptown, spend this beautiful evening out on the porch at The Columns. Watch the streetcars go by, sip a martini and listen to the guitar styling's of John Rankin.
Need some more Anders after the Chickie show.....head on over to Le Bon Temps Roule on Magazine for another dose of Anders Osborne at 11:00 pm....there's NO COVER...and the beers are extra cold!!
And of course...if you're looking to gear up for Jazz Fest make your way to the Maple Leaf for THE REBIRTH!!! I'm sure it's going to be a packed house with Fest mode in high gear - party starts around 10:30ish, but it's worth a little hangover for tomorrow.
Looking Ahead for Tomorrow
Of course don't forget tomorrow's fun.....Wednesday at the Square concert series with fiddler extraordinaire Amanda Shaw plus Mark Adam Miller!!
Have a great day - and be sure to pass on any fun free stuff!!
Okay...only three more days 'til Jazz Fest - can you believe???
Start off your Tuesday with some fun culture and go to the Ogden Museum of Southern Art with this cool event starting up at 7:00 pm....In conjunction with the Ogden's exhibition "Where They At: New Orleans Bounce and Hip-Hop in Words and Pictures," a special screening of the definitive bounce documentary Ya Heard Me? Featuring DJ Jubilee, Kilo, TTucker, Katey Red, Big Freedia, Mia X, and many more. RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED - Museum Members get in FREE! General Admission: $10 (Contact Susan at 504-539-9616....reserved seats deadline was Friday the 16th...but call for more info to see if you can get into this fabulous event!)
Music for Tuesday
Head on down to Canal Street, because Chickie Wah Wah has the amazing sounds of Anders Osborne, John Fohl and Johnny Sansone. Show starts up at 8:00 pm...and bring your hunger they have some yummy eats!!
And if you want to hang out Uptown, spend this beautiful evening out on the porch at The Columns. Watch the streetcars go by, sip a martini and listen to the guitar styling's of John Rankin.
Need some more Anders after the Chickie show.....head on over to Le Bon Temps Roule on Magazine for another dose of Anders Osborne at 11:00 pm....there's NO COVER...and the beers are extra cold!!
And of course...if you're looking to gear up for Jazz Fest make your way to the Maple Leaf for THE REBIRTH!!! I'm sure it's going to be a packed house with Fest mode in high gear - party starts around 10:30ish, but it's worth a little hangover for tomorrow.
Looking Ahead for Tomorrow
Of course don't forget tomorrow's fun.....Wednesday at the Square concert series with fiddler extraordinaire Amanda Shaw plus Mark Adam Miller!!
Have a great day - and be sure to pass on any fun free stuff!!
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Crawfish Kind of Thursday!
Good Morning Everybody,
Here's the Thursday fun stuff going on today!!
Thursday Events
Looking for some wine to taste?? Stop by Cork & Bottle around 5:00 pm in Mid-City (along with the Farmer's Market)...and if in Metairie about 6:00....there's a fun party tasting at Partysist on Metairie Road!!
Need a little culture and music? You gotta go to the show at the Ogden Southern Museum of Art better known as Ogden after Hours. The concert starts up at 6:00 pm. with singer/songwriter Andrew Duhon....so come on down for some music, culture and fun! (remember if you get down there early - go grab a cocktail at the Circle Bar on Lee's Circle...one of the best happy hours in town!)
Go hang out at City Park this evening for The Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series with talented musician Tony Green. 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.
Want to celebrate the New Orleans Hornets and eat some crawfish? Join Harrah's on Fulton Square this Thursday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 pm for Bugs, Buds and Bands with CoCo Robicheaux and the Swamp Monsters and celebrate the Hornets Fan Fest!! Enjoy music, beer, and crawfish "with all the fixin's" with special deals for Harrah's Total Rewards members (the crawfish is a $1.00 a pound!!)
Need more crawfish? You can get your free crawfish cravin' fixed this evening at Maison Frenchmen on Frenchmen Street (of course) tonight at 7:00 pm! Bar patrons can load up on crawfish and stay on for the brass band beat of the Young Fellaz at 10 pm.
Cravin' even MORE crawfish? There's some waiting for you at the one and only historical Mother-in-Law Lounge tonight - starting at 6:00 pm and rolling on 'til 10:00. The Funk'n Blues'n Crawfish experience continues tonight with Ernie Vincent and the Top Notes with fresh CRAWFISH by Shaggy's Boil.....this boil will be rockin'!!!
And besides all that....there's the usual Thursday nite fun stuff. Make sure to stop by Vaughn's for Kermit Ruffins...cause there ain't nothin' more New Orleans than Vaughn's on a Thursday night!
That should keep you going this evening, and if you need more fun check out the Offbeat music listings!!
Here's the Thursday fun stuff going on today!!
Thursday Events
Looking for some wine to taste?? Stop by Cork & Bottle around 5:00 pm in Mid-City (along with the Farmer's Market)...and if in Metairie about 6:00....there's a fun party tasting at Partysist on Metairie Road!!
Need a little culture and music? You gotta go to the show at the Ogden Southern Museum of Art better known as Ogden after Hours. The concert starts up at 6:00 pm. with singer/songwriter Andrew Duhon....so come on down for some music, culture and fun! (remember if you get down there early - go grab a cocktail at the Circle Bar on Lee's Circle...one of the best happy hours in town!)
Go hang out at City Park this evening for The Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series with talented musician Tony Green. 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.
Want to celebrate the New Orleans Hornets and eat some crawfish? Join Harrah's on Fulton Square this Thursday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 pm for Bugs, Buds and Bands with CoCo Robicheaux and the Swamp Monsters and celebrate the Hornets Fan Fest!! Enjoy music, beer, and crawfish "with all the fixin's" with special deals for Harrah's Total Rewards members (the crawfish is a $1.00 a pound!!)
Need more crawfish? You can get your free crawfish cravin' fixed this evening at Maison Frenchmen on Frenchmen Street (of course) tonight at 7:00 pm! Bar patrons can load up on crawfish and stay on for the brass band beat of the Young Fellaz at 10 pm.
Cravin' even MORE crawfish? There's some waiting for you at the one and only historical Mother-in-Law Lounge tonight - starting at 6:00 pm and rolling on 'til 10:00. The Funk'n Blues'n Crawfish experience continues tonight with Ernie Vincent and the Top Notes with fresh CRAWFISH by Shaggy's Boil.....this boil will be rockin'!!!
And besides all that....there's the usual Thursday nite fun stuff. Make sure to stop by Vaughn's for Kermit Ruffins...cause there ain't nothin' more New Orleans than Vaughn's on a Thursday night!
That should keep you going this evening, and if you need more fun check out the Offbeat music listings!!
Thursday, April 8, 2010
French Quarter Fest Eve!!!
Good Morning Everybody,
It's French Quarter Fest Eve and the City is kickin' with loads of things to do! So, let's see what's happenin'!
Thursday Events
Need a little culture and music? You gotta go to the show at the Ogden Southern Museum of Art better known as Ogden after Hours. The concert starts up at 6:00 pm. and you'll get to check out Evan Christopher's Clarinet Road while they explore the musical possibilities that come from celebrating the traditions of New Orleans jazz. Led by Evan Christopher, this group reinvigorates jazz standards by adding funk, blues and more....another excellent show at the "O"...so come on down for some music, culture and fun! (remember if you get down there early - go grab a cocktail at the Circle Bar on Lee's Circle...one of the best happy hours in town!)
Need to get your gambling on and want to eat some crawfish too? Join Harrah's on Fulton Square this Thursday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 pm for Bugs, Buds and Bands with Five Finger Discount!! Enjoy music, beer, and crawfish "with all the fixin's" with special deals for Harrah's Total Rewards members (the crawfish is a $1.00 a pound!!)
Want to hang out in the park this evening?? No problem. The Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series is going on featuring Topsy Chapman. 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.
Craving some more crawfish and don't want to gamble? Not a problem....There's some waiting for you at the one and only historical Mother-in-Law Lounge tonight - starting at 6:00 pm and rolling on 'til 10:00. The Funk'n Blues'n Crawfish experience continues tonight with Ernie Vincent and the Top Notes with fresh CRAWFISH by Shaggy's Boil....Just saw Shaggy yesterday and he said this boil will be rockin'!!!
Be sure to go by Chickie Wah Wah tonight at 6:00 pm for the Matt Perrine and the Sunflower City Band CD release party!! $20 gets you the new CD "Bayou Road Suite", food and live music from the Sunflower City Band!!!
And besides all that....there's the usual Thursday nite fun stuff. Make sure to stop by Vaughn's for Kermit Ruffins...cause there ain't nothin' more New Orleans than Vaughn's on a Thursday night (and Mr. Ruffins should be pretty pumped up about the premiere of the HBO series Treme this Sunday!!!)
That should get you geared up for French Quarter fest tomorrow - and if you need more fun check out the Offbeat music listings!!
It's French Quarter Fest Eve and the City is kickin' with loads of things to do! So, let's see what's happenin'!
Thursday Events
Need a little culture and music? You gotta go to the show at the Ogden Southern Museum of Art better known as Ogden after Hours. The concert starts up at 6:00 pm. and you'll get to check out Evan Christopher's Clarinet Road while they explore the musical possibilities that come from celebrating the traditions of New Orleans jazz. Led by Evan Christopher, this group reinvigorates jazz standards by adding funk, blues and more....another excellent show at the "O"...so come on down for some music, culture and fun! (remember if you get down there early - go grab a cocktail at the Circle Bar on Lee's Circle...one of the best happy hours in town!)
Need to get your gambling on and want to eat some crawfish too? Join Harrah's on Fulton Square this Thursday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 pm for Bugs, Buds and Bands with Five Finger Discount!! Enjoy music, beer, and crawfish "with all the fixin's" with special deals for Harrah's Total Rewards members (the crawfish is a $1.00 a pound!!)
Want to hang out in the park this evening?? No problem. The Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series is going on featuring Topsy Chapman. 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.
Craving some more crawfish and don't want to gamble? Not a problem....There's some waiting for you at the one and only historical Mother-in-Law Lounge tonight - starting at 6:00 pm and rolling on 'til 10:00. The Funk'n Blues'n Crawfish experience continues tonight with Ernie Vincent and the Top Notes with fresh CRAWFISH by Shaggy's Boil....Just saw Shaggy yesterday and he said this boil will be rockin'!!!
Be sure to go by Chickie Wah Wah tonight at 6:00 pm for the Matt Perrine and the Sunflower City Band CD release party!! $20 gets you the new CD "Bayou Road Suite", food and live music from the Sunflower City Band!!!
And besides all that....there's the usual Thursday nite fun stuff. Make sure to stop by Vaughn's for Kermit Ruffins...cause there ain't nothin' more New Orleans than Vaughn's on a Thursday night (and Mr. Ruffins should be pretty pumped up about the premiere of the HBO series Treme this Sunday!!!)
That should get you geared up for French Quarter fest tomorrow - and if you need more fun check out the Offbeat music listings!!
Thursday, April 1, 2010
TGIT!!
Good Morning Everybody,
It was another crowded Wednesday at the Square last night, and another fun show. I'm not quite sure how much of the band I actually saw, but it was a fun evening to hang out with old friends!
Now on to Thursday...for some of the lucky bunch today is the start of your weekend....it is for me, and I'm happy!!
Thursday Events
Need a little culture and music? You gotta go to the show at Ogden after Hours this evening starting up at 6:00 pm. You'll get to check out the North Mississippi Blues music of Cedric Burnside, grandson of the blues legend R.L. Burnside...this promises to be an excellent show...so come on down to the Ogden for some music, culture and fun! (remember if you get there early - go grab a cocktail at the Circle Bar on Lee's Circle...one of the best happy hours in town!)
Need to get your gambling on and want to eat some crawfish too? Join Harrah's on Fulton Square this Thursday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 pm for Bugs, Buds and Bands with Nathan and the Zydeco Cha-Chas!! Enjoy music, beer, and crawfish "with all the fixin's" with special deals for Harrah's Total Rewards members.
Want to hang out in the park this evening?? No problem. The Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series is going on featuring Tom McDermott & Evan Christopher. 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.
Craving some more crawfish and don't want to gamble? Not a problem....There's some waiting for you at the one and only historical Mother-in-Law Lounge tonight - starting at 6:00 pm and rolling on 'til 10:00. The Funk'n Blues'n Crawfish experience continues tonight with Ernie Vincent and the Top Notes and fresh CRAWFISH by Shaggy's Boil....Now this a great way to spend the evening!!
Want to pub hop? (literally,....it is Easter time). Then the NOLA Bunarchy Pub Crawl will take care of your pub crawlin' needs and funds go to a great cause, the Louisiana SPCA. The hop kicks off at MIMI's at 8pm then off to YUKI at 9pm Dragons Den at 10pm Aunt Tiki's at 11pm and final stop at One Eyed Jacks at 12am. Passes for the event will be $10 and gets you cover and drink specials at all stops. Passes are available at FUNROCK'N and PopCity 930 Decatur and at all stops. Now this sounds like a hoppin' good time!!!
And besides all that....there's usual Thursday nite fun stuff. If I can stay up late enough...I'll be hitting the Kermit Ruffins show at Vaughn's...cause there ain't nothin' more New Orleans than Vaughn's on a Thursday night!!!
If you need more fun check out the Offbeat music listings and have a great April Fools Day!!
It was another crowded Wednesday at the Square last night, and another fun show. I'm not quite sure how much of the band I actually saw, but it was a fun evening to hang out with old friends!
Now on to Thursday...for some of the lucky bunch today is the start of your weekend....it is for me, and I'm happy!!
Thursday Events
Need a little culture and music? You gotta go to the show at Ogden after Hours this evening starting up at 6:00 pm. You'll get to check out the North Mississippi Blues music of Cedric Burnside, grandson of the blues legend R.L. Burnside...this promises to be an excellent show...so come on down to the Ogden for some music, culture and fun! (remember if you get there early - go grab a cocktail at the Circle Bar on Lee's Circle...one of the best happy hours in town!)
Need to get your gambling on and want to eat some crawfish too? Join Harrah's on Fulton Square this Thursday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 pm for Bugs, Buds and Bands with Nathan and the Zydeco Cha-Chas!! Enjoy music, beer, and crawfish "with all the fixin's" with special deals for Harrah's Total Rewards members.
Want to hang out in the park this evening?? No problem. The Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series is going on featuring Tom McDermott & Evan Christopher. 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.
Craving some more crawfish and don't want to gamble? Not a problem....There's some waiting for you at the one and only historical Mother-in-Law Lounge tonight - starting at 6:00 pm and rolling on 'til 10:00. The Funk'n Blues'n Crawfish experience continues tonight with Ernie Vincent and the Top Notes and fresh CRAWFISH by Shaggy's Boil....Now this a great way to spend the evening!!
Want to pub hop? (literally,....it is Easter time). Then the NOLA Bunarchy Pub Crawl will take care of your pub crawlin' needs and funds go to a great cause, the Louisiana SPCA. The hop kicks off at MIMI's at 8pm then off to YUKI at 9pm Dragons Den at 10pm Aunt Tiki's at 11pm and final stop at One Eyed Jacks at 12am. Passes for the event will be $10 and gets you cover and drink specials at all stops. Passes are available at FUNROCK'N and PopCity 930 Decatur and at all stops. Now this sounds like a hoppin' good time!!!
And besides all that....there's usual Thursday nite fun stuff. If I can stay up late enough...I'll be hitting the Kermit Ruffins show at Vaughn's...cause there ain't nothin' more New Orleans than Vaughn's on a Thursday night!!!
If you need more fun check out the Offbeat music listings and have a great April Fools Day!!
Sunday, March 21, 2010
It's Still a Super Sunday
The Mardi Gras Indians may have canceled until next Sunday, but it's still a Super Sunday!
Fun Sunday Events
Los Islenos Fiesta continues today in St. Bernard at 1357 Bayou Road. It will be another fun filled day of Islenos food, music and dancing, crafts and exhibits!!
LA/SPCA Dog Day Afternoon A festival for dogs and their people with music, food, contests and prizes - from 10:30 to 4:00. This is a fun event for you and your four legged friend. Come out enjoy the beautiful day!!
The Louisiana Children's Museum is FREE THIS SUNDAY (and every 3rd Sunday of the month)!! Explore the Children's Museum - thanks to Target for being a sponsor.
Sunday Music
Nickel-A-Dance at La Maison, 508 Frenchmen St., The New Leviathan Oriental Fox Trot Orchestra performs at 4:00 pm and it's FREE!
Tipitina's Uptown has Bruce Daigrepoint Cajun Fais Do-Do at 5:30 so you can get your Cajun dancing on!
Well I gotta get out there and do some Sunday partying - so if you want more...As always check out the complete list of music goings on at Offbeat.
Happy Spring ya'll - it's going to be a good one!!
Fun Sunday Events
If you haven't gotten your fill of cabbage, garlic, potatoes and kisses for flowers - than do not fear!! The Irish Italian Parade start today at Noon on the traditional Metairie parade route.
Earth Fest continues at the Audubon Zoo with games, food, crafts and entertainment by John Mooney & Bluesiana at1:00pm – 2:30pm and The Blue Meanies from 3:00pm – 4:30pm. A good time to celebrate Mother Earth and see all the zoo wonders!Los Islenos Fiesta continues today in St. Bernard at 1357 Bayou Road. It will be another fun filled day of Islenos food, music and dancing, crafts and exhibits!!
LA/SPCA Dog Day Afternoon A festival for dogs and their people with music, food, contests and prizes - from 10:30 to 4:00. This is a fun event for you and your four legged friend. Come out enjoy the beautiful day!!
The Louisiana Children's Museum is FREE THIS SUNDAY (and every 3rd Sunday of the month)!! Explore the Children's Museum - thanks to Target for being a sponsor.
Sunday Music
Nickel-A-Dance at La Maison, 508 Frenchmen St., The New Leviathan Oriental Fox Trot Orchestra performs at 4:00 pm and it's FREE!
Tipitina's Uptown has Bruce Daigrepoint Cajun Fais Do-Do at 5:30 so you can get your Cajun dancing on!
Well I gotta get out there and do some Sunday partying - so if you want more...As always check out the complete list of music goings on at Offbeat.
Happy Spring ya'll - it's going to be a good one!!
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Saturday!! St. Baldrick's Day!
Good Morning Ya'll,
Up bit early for a Saturday morning, but I was semi-good last night. Went to the most wonderful St. Joseph's Altar in the City. The Bello Family Altar was amazing once again....and what makes it even more better is that it's conveniently located two housed down from us. Yea - Paul...thanks again for a wonderful evening....your sauce is the best!!
Now on to Saturday events.....
Saturday Day Events!
It's St. Baldrick's Day - so be sure to show your support (you can shave your head, but you don't have to). Finn McCool's is having a head shaving event at noon.....and then head on down to Oak Street (between Carrollton and the River for a St. B block party with fun food, fun and music - all funds help to find a cure and help out children with cancer.
Be sure to check out Fete Francaise, 821 General Pershing from 10:30 am to 7:00 pm. There will be French and Cajun food, art and activities. Also, the very popular Te'te', all the way from Paris France, will be performing! So it will be fun for the whole family and some culture too!!!
One of the most interesting festivals of the weekend is the Los Islenos Fiesta 1357 Bayou Road in St. Bernard Parish - Festivities start at noon Saturday and Sunday. Food, crafts and music representing St. Bernard's unique Canary Island culture. This is one not to be missed!
And for those of you who want to pull an all nighter - check out Bach around the Clock at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., NOLA. Check out this incredible schedule.
Saturday Evening Fun
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art has a wonderful program this evening from 7 - 10 pm (opening reception at 6 for museum members). A film screening and reception - "A Well-Spent Life: An Evening with Les Blank. Click on the link for all the info
As always - Chickie Wah Wah on Canal Street will have another funky show tonight with Jon Cleary at 10 pm.
And one of my personal favorites The Drive by Truckers will be hitting the stage at 10:00 pm at Tipitina's Uptown.
Please check out the complete music listings for tonight from Offbeat magazine!
So much to do.....so little time - have a good one!!!
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Thursday - Here's the Low Down
Good Morning All,
To start off the day - the Harrah's buffet was quite yummy (the food on Wednesday is much better than the Sunday brunch) my favorite thing was the boiled shrimp - they were gigantic...but enough about that.....here's some excellent free stuff going on today!
Highly recommended:
Thurdays is Ogden After Hours. Every Thursday the Ogden Museum invites a musician to perform and tell their own unique story. The musicians that are selected - are songwriters from around the country and Louisiana legends. Today the Louisiana legend and songwriter is Zachary Richard! Should be an amazing time. There is a $10 cover to go to the performance, but if you join the museum for the year (membership is very reasonable - $50 for individual and $75 for dual/family) you get a concert almost every Thursday (except holidays) plus other exciting events like art openings, movie premieres and more!
To start off the day - the Harrah's buffet was quite yummy (the food on Wednesday is much better than the Sunday brunch) my favorite thing was the boiled shrimp - they were gigantic...but enough about that.....here's some excellent free stuff going on today!
Highly recommended:
Thurdays is Ogden After Hours. Every Thursday the Ogden Museum invites a musician to perform and tell their own unique story. The musicians that are selected - are songwriters from around the country and Louisiana legends. Today the Louisiana legend and songwriter is Zachary Richard! Should be an amazing time. There is a $10 cover to go to the performance, but if you join the museum for the year (membership is very reasonable - $50 for individual and $75 for dual/family) you get a concert almost every Thursday (except holidays) plus other exciting events like art openings, movie premieres and more!
Free events!
Harrison Avenue Marketplace - 4:30 to 8:30 on the 800 block of Harrison Avenue in Lakeview.
There will be delicious food, art and music by the Creole String Beans!
1st Birthday Party for Le Boulevard Marketplace - 6:00 to 9:00 at 5201 Canal Blvd. - Check out the art, collectibles and beautiful antiques - refreshments will be served :)
The Mid-City Farmer's Market - 3:00 to 7:00 at Orleans Avenue and Bayou St. John. You can also stop by Cork and Bottle for a FREE wine tasting from 5:00 to 7:00 fun!!
Cool Show!
If you've never heard Ernie Vincent and the Top Notes you don't know what you're missing. Ernie and his band are playing at the Mother-in-Law Lounge (1500 N. Claiborne) at 7:00 tonite. Go check it out it promises to be one rockin' night!
That's all for now - stay tuned for more cool stuff tomorrow!
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