A Talent Filled Tuesday!

Happy Tuesday Everybody!!

Special Events Today!

You can get your day started off right with a trip to the Farmer's Market!!!  Visit the Crescent City's Farmer's Market at University Square (200 Broadway) from 9:00 to 1:00 pm and pick up some fresh seafood, veggies and you can even grab some lunch!  La Divinia Gelateria is fixing up some great food each Tuesday in August at the Market.....on the menu today: Chilled cucumber soup with housemade creme fraiche and dill, porchetta sandwiches with caramelized fennel and onions on house-baked ciabatta, Italian pasta salad with summer vegetables and fresh herbs, fresh squeezed watermelon lemonade, and to help beat the summer heat, lime sorbetto and plum beaujolais sorbetto......yummy!!

Tonight come on out to the Finals for the Stage Door Idol Competition - Who will be the next Stage Door Idol? The 40's themed talent competition at the National World War II Museum - Stage Door Canteen (945 Magazine St.)! Watch as area hopefuls vie for the title of the next Stage Door Idol by performing hits of the war years for celebrity judges. Finalists will compete for an opportunity to headline as part of the Museum's popular Sunday Swing series on August 28.  Admission is FREE contact Ginny Clauss for reservations or 504-528-1944 ext. 287

The Trinity Artist Series continues tonight at Trinity Episcopal Church (1329 Jackson Ave.) with "Organ & Labyrinth" with Albinas Prizgintas on the 5000 pipe Trinity tracker organ. The program includes some of the greatest music ever written ranging from Classical Baroque to vintage rock and popular tunes. The concert is from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm and is FREE!

Good Music Tonight!

It's Open Mic Night over at the Rusty Nail (1100 Constance) with Whiskey T of Country Fried!  Get on stage, or just check out the local NOLA talent!  The fun starts up at 8:00 pm.

It's gonna be a great evening to hang out at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.)...Have a cocktail and listen to the amazing guitar playing of John Rankin with Clarence Johnson III (sax) and Matt Perrine (sousaphone) at 8:00 pm...it's a lovely night for porch sippin'!

There's a triple header over at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) starting up at 4:00 pm with Brett Richardson, then stay on for Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 6:00 pm, and finish off the night with Meschiya Lake and Little Big Horns at 10:00 pm!!

End your night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with  the REBIRTH Brass Band they come on around 10:30ish - you'll be glad you stayed up late!! 

Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!



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Sunday Satchmo, Pelicanpalooza, and Lots Mo' Music!!

Good Morning Everybody,

Satchmo SummerFest gets an early start this morning with a Jazz Mass and second-line, 10 a.m., at St. Augustine Church (1210 Gov. Nicholls St.). The Treme Brass Band plays during a Mass at the church of Sidney Bechet.  About 11:30 a.m., following the Mass, there will be a second-line parade featuring Grand Marshal Boe Monkey Red, Jennifer Jones, the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, Million Dollar Baby Dolls, Dumaine Street Gang, Sudan Social Aid and Pleasure Club, Undefeated Divas, TBC (To Be Continued) Brass Band, Baby Boyz Brass Band and more.

Then get your self down to the the corner of Decatur and Esplanade for Satchmo SummerFest today!  Satchmo SummerFest has extended its hours from noon to 8 pm and for the first time, fans will enjoy ‘Satchmo in the Shade’ - musical performances under completely tented areas. The new 40-by-80-foot tents will cover stage areas and provide relief from the August heat!!  Check out today's amazing musical line-up:

Dutch Alley Fountain in French Market 1:30-2:30 p.m. - New Wave Brass band

Back o’ Town Stage, 3rd floor, Old U.S. Mint

Noon-12:30 p.m. - Second Line Dance Lesson with Dancing Man 504
12:30-1:15 p.m. - New Orleans Young Traditional Brass band
1:15-1:45 p.m. - Trad Jazz Dance Lesson with NOLA Jitterbugs
1:45-2:30 p.m. - Frank Oxley and the Joint Chiefs of Jazz
2:30-3 p.m. - Swing Dance Lessons with Dance Quarter
3-3:45 p.m. - George French Jazz Band
3:45-4:15 p.m. - Blues Dance Lessons with NOLA Jitterbugs
4:15-5 p.m. - SherriLynn Colby and The New Orleans Racket Makers
5:15-6 p.m. - Leah Chase

Red Beans & Ricely Yours, Old U.S. Mint

Noon-1:15 p.m. - Miss Sophie Lee
1:30-2:45 p.m. - Baby Boyz Brass band
3-4 p.m. - Lars Edegran’s New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra featuring Lionel Ferbos
4-5 p.m. - Jeremy Davenport
5:30-6:30 p.m. - Kermit Ruffins & the BBQ Swingers
6:30-7 p.m. - 10th Annual Trumpet Tribute and Louis ‘Satchmo” Armstrong Birthday Party

Cornet Chop Suey Stage, Old U.S. Mint

Noon-1 p.m. - The New Orleans Moonshiners
1:15-2:30 p.m. - Connie Jones
2:45-3:45 p.m. - Treme Brass Band
4-5 p.m. - Leroy Jones & New Orleans’ Finest
5:15-6:45 p.m. - Shamarr Allen and the Underdawgs

West End Blues: French Market Pl at Gov. Nicholls

2-3:30 p.m. - Will Smith & the Jass Cats
3:45-5:15 p.m. - Hot 8 Brass Band
5:30-6:45 p.m. - Kid Merv

Looking for more fun stuff to do?

Have some fun and help out the kids over at Southport Hall (200 Monticello Ave.) with Pelicanpalooza starting up at Noon!!  The annual concert to support Camp Pelican, a sleep-away camp for children with pulmonary disorders.  They'll be music by The Molly Ringwalds, Five Finger Discount, Weathered and The Top Cats.  Admission is only $12 for this great cause and kids 12 and under get in FREE!!  Come on out and support the camp!

And if you want to dance the afternoon away head on down to the National World War II Museum (945 Magazine) for this FREE event the Summer Sunday Swing Series!  Professional swing dancers will provide coaching for dancers at all levels while your swinging to The New Orleans Moonshiners - It's dance lessons at 1:00 pm and more great music from 2:00 to 4:00 pm!

Enjoy music in a beautiful setting at Trinity Episcopal Church (1329 Jackson) as the Trinity Artist Series continues this evening at 5:00 pm.  LPO violinist Kate Withrow and Eleni Dafeka from Greece, perform sonatas for violin and piano by Schubert and Syzmanowski.  This concert is FREE and open to the public.

Looking for a romantic evening of music?  Check out the Summer Twilight Romance Series at the Jazz Back Porch at the N.O. Jazz National Historical Park Visitor Center (918 N. Peters) at 7:00 pm -  Harmoniemusik New Orleans continues a summer series of classical chamber music at the Back Porch, including trios, quartets, quintets and more.  Admission is FREE - but donations are accepted and appreciated.

More music!

Mid-City Rock 'n Bowl (2016 S. Carrollton) has a super afternoon show with New Orleans favorite,  Deacon John & the Ivories at 4:00 pm!!

d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) can keep your Satchmo Fest goin' with the Palmetto Bug Stompers at 6:00 pm and Ingrid Lucia at 10:00 pm.

Le Bon Temp Roule' (4801 Magazine) has Chapter Soul featuring Calvin Johnson, Kirk Joseph & Kevin O'Day at 9:00 pm!

The Maple Leaf Bar (8316 Oak St.) has the Joe Krown Trio featuring Walter "Wolfman" Washington and Russell Batiste all at 10:30 pm!

Have a great Sunday and for more good music going on around town be sure to check out the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar






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Shopping and Music on a Sunday!

Happy Sunday Everybody!

Today is Cree's Cheap Chic Mid-Summer Madness Sale - looking for some fun stuff to wear? Stop by Cree's House (3728 Laurel St. (Off Magazine/Tchoup b/t Louisiana/Napoleon)from Noon to 5:00 pm today!!
*Fresh & flirty sundresses * Elegant & funky summer hats
*Cool summer whites for White Linen Night & beyond
*Vintage dresses & gowns * Fab $5 rack
*Men's summer shirts, seersucker suits & linen jackets
*Plus: Righteous Fur strips down for the summer in style!
*Sexy nutria-trimmed tanks (handwashable!)
*Sassy nutria mini-tophats
*Nutria teeth jewelry capped w/ Balinese silver
There's also gonna be some chilled white sangria to enhance your browsing pleasure at this ultracool indoor sale!!
 
And continue the fun with the French Market Fare Program with the World Famous N’Awlins Cafe and Spice Emporium, one of the several counter-top eateries in the renovated French Market Farmers Market, demonstrates a signature dish at the cooking demo stage. So come on out and learn some fun stuff and go shopping in the French Market (located between Ursulines and Governor Nicholls Street) - what a fun way to spend your Sunday afternoon!!

And if you want to dance the afternoon away head on down to the National World War II Museum (945 Magazine) for this FREE event the Summer Sunday Swing Series!  Professional swing dancers will provide coaching for dancers at all levels while your swinging to Lionel Ferbos and the Louisiana Shakers - It's dance lessons at 1:00 pm and more great music from 2:00 to 4:00 pm!

Enjoy music in a beautiful setting at Trinity Episcopal Church (1329 Jackson) as the Trinity Artist Series continues this evening at 5:00 pm.  LPO violinist Kate Withrow and Eleni Dafeka from Greece, perform sonatas for violin and piano by Schubert and Syzmanowski.  This concert is FREE and open to the public.

Looking for a romantic evening of a music?  Check out the Summer Twilight Romance Series at the Jazz Back Porch at the N.O. Jazz National Historical Park Visitor Center (918 N. Peters) at 7:00 pm -  Harmoniemusik New Orleans continues a summer series of classical chamber music at the Back Porch, including trios, quartets, quintets and more.  Admission is FREE - but donations are accepted and appreciated.

For you night owls - there's a couple great late music shows going on Uptown tonight!

Le Bon Temp Roule' (4801 Magazine) has Chapter Soul featuring Calvin Johnson, Kirk Joseph & Kevin O'Day at 9:00 pm!

The Maple Leaf Bar (8316 Oak St.) has the Joe Krown Trio featuring Walter "Wolfman" Washington and Russell Batiste with the Honey Island Swamp Band all at 10:30 pm!

Have a great Sunday and for more good music going on around town be sure to check out the WWOZ Livewire!

Concerts, Trivia and Fashion!

Good Morning Everybody! Lots of fun things going on today!

If you're looking for some free music head on down to the Wednesdays on the Point concert series continues this afternoon in Algiers and runs through August 10th  from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and of course, admission is FREE !  Tonight head to the Algiers Ferry Dock (200Morgan St.) when Irvin Mayfield presents "Purple Disrespect" plus E Company - and remember the concert is just a FREE ferry ride from the East Bank!

If you love trivia, plus yummy food and happy hour - I have the event for you!  There's a Pub Quiz at the Stage Door Canteen at the WWII Museum (945 Magazine) tonight from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm!!  Join the fun for six rounds of trivia featuring WWII and general trivia questions, there is NO entry fee and you can play one round or all six. Plus, the American Sector will extend their happy hour through the Pub Quiz for players. Enjoy half-priced select beverages and 75 cent BBQ sliders!  RSVP to the American Sector to reserve your seat by calling 504-528-1940.

Tonight it's Rockin' on the River Fundraiser for NOLA Pay it Forward from 5:00 to 8:30 pm - Come Rock the Boat on the Creole Queen with Rockin' Dopsie Jr. and The Yat Pack!  There's gonna be great food from local restaurants and cocktails for sale all benefiting NOLA Pay it Forward.  Presented by Creole Queen Paddlewheeler, tickets just $10 in advance (http://www.creolequeen.com/); $15 at the door.

Take in the hottest styles at Fashion with a Twist tonight at Mike's on the Avenue (628 St. Charles Ave.) from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. - Enjoy cocktail specials and gourmet appetizers while viewing the hottest looks from Fleur de Paris!  This fun evening is brought to you by Glam Squad Stardust Salon, Hair Loft, Salon Diversion and Aristocrat Salon...Be sure to stay on for live music after the show with Robin Barnes!

If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire!

Show Off your Talent on Tuesday!

Happy Tuesday Everybody!!

Special Events Today!

You can get your day started off right with a trip to the Farmer's Market!!!  Visit the Crescent City's Farmer's Market at University Square (200 Broadway) from 9:00 to 1:00 pm and pick up some fresh seafood, veggies and you can even grab some lunch!  St. James Cheese Company is fixing up some great food each Tuesday in July at the Market.....on the menu today:House smoked pastrami, Raclette cheese and pickled zucchini on ciabatta, watermelon salad with tomato, cucumber, feta and mint, and chilled beet soup with creme fraiche.....yummy!!

The Trinity Artist Series continues tonight at Trinity Episcopal Church (1329 Jackson Ave.) with "Organ & Labyrinth" with Albinas Prizgintas on the 5000 pipe Trinity tracker organ. The program includes some of the greatest music ever written ranging from Classical Baroque to vintage rock and popular tunes. The concert is from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm and is FREE!

Do you want to be the next Stage Door Idol? Then you need to come on down to the World War II Museum Stage Door Canteen (945 Magazine St.) for the Competition - Who will be the next Stage Door Idol? Tonight from 5:30 to 7:30 pm!! It's a 40's themed talent competition. Watch as area hopefuls vie for the title of the next Stage Door Idol by performing hits of the war years for celebrity judges. Finalists will compete for an opportunity to headline as part of the Museum's popular Sunday Swing series on August 28.  Tickets are FREE but contact Ginny Clauss for reservations,
504-528-1944 ext. 287.

More Tuesday Night Fun!

It's Open Mic Night over at the Rusty Nail (1100 Constance) with Whiskey T of Country Fried!  Get on stage, or just check out the local NOLA talent!  The fun starts up at 8:00 pm.

Head on over to Mid-City and Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) Grayson Capps is back this Tuesday at 8:00 pm.  He's just released a brand new CD, so I'm sure he'll be playing some old and new favorites!!  Plus come hungry for the delicioso Taceaux Loceaux!

There's a triple header over at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) starting up at 4:00 pm with Brett Richardson, then stay on for Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 6:00 pm, and finish off the night with Meschiya Lake and Little Big Horns at 10:00 pm!!

End your night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with  the REBIRTH Brass Band they come on around 10:30ish - you'll be glad you stayed up late!! 

Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire link!

Music & Market Workshops, Honeybee Tryouts and a Swingin' Sunday!

Happy Sunday Everybody - had a little computer break yesterday, but hope everyone had a wonderful Saturday!

The dog days of Summer have slowed things down a little bit, but you can still find some fun stuff going on around town!

You can get an early start with the kids at Tipitina's (501 Napoleon) with the Sunday Music Workshop form 1:00 to 3:30 pm....Tony Dagradi, Roland Guerin and Johnny Vidacovich perform at the workshop and musicians are asked to bring their own instruments.  Admission is FREE and open to all ages (so, that means you!).

And continue the fun with the French Market Fare Program with the Hollygrove Market at 2:00 pm.  The Market and Farm discusses local ingredients, urban farming practices, demonstrates how to use various products in creative ways, and how to preserve season produce.  So come on out and learn some fun stuff and go shopping in the French Market (located between Ursulines and Governor Nicholls Street) - what a fun way to spend your Sunday afternoon!!

It's the Honeybees Final Audition, and you can show your support!!  If you want to cheer on your favorite New Orleans Hornet Honeybee then head on down to the House of Blues (225 Decatur) for 3:00 pm (doors open at 2:30) to cheer on the 34 finalist, and your favorite, competing for about 20 spots on the 2011-12 Honeybee Squad!  The event includes performances by DJ Jermaine Quiz and saxophonist James Martin, with drink specials too - admission is FREE!!!

And if you want to dance the afternoon away head on down to the National World War II Museum (945 Magazine) for this FREE event the Summer Sunday Swing Series!  Professional swing dancers will provide coaching for dancers at all levels while your swinging to Jayna Morgan and the Sazerac Sunrise Band - It's dance lessons at 1:00 pm and more great music from 2:00 to 4:00 pm!

Looking for a romantic evening of a music?  Check out the Summer Twilight Romance Series at the Jazz Back Porch at the N.O. Jazz National Historical Park Visitor Center (918 N. Peters) at 7:00 pm -  Harmoniemusik New Orleans continues a summer series of classical chamber music at the Back Porch, including trios, quartets, quintets and more.  Admission is FREE - but donations are accepted and appreciated.

For you night owls - there's a couple great late music shows going on Uptown tonight!

Le Bon Temp Roule' (4801 Magazine) has Chapter Soul featuring Calvin Johnson, Kirk Joseph & Kevin O'Day at 9:00 pm!

The Maple Leaf Bar (8316 Oak St.) has the Joe Krown Trio featuring Walter "Wolfman" Washington and Russell Batiste with the Honey Island Swamp Band all at 10:30 pm!

Have a great Sunday and for more good music going on around town be sure to check out the WWOZ Livewire!

Spicy Sunday!!!

Good Morning Everybody and Happy Sunday!!

Looking for something hot to do??  The best and brightest of the Hot Sauce and Gourmet Food community will be displaying and sampling their award winning products right here in the heart of Hot Sauce Country.  The Who Dat Nation is alive and kickin’ so come join the food and fun at the 2nd Annual NOLA Hot Sauce and Gourmet Food Show at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner, today from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm - Tickets are only $5.00 for this fun event!!

And continue the fun with the French Market Fare Program at 2:00 pm with Aohn Burns, the publisher of the local edition of Edible Magazine, as he discusses the origin of the well known Creole tomato found in Louisiana., and music from One Mind Brass Band.   Every Sunday starting the French Market will host a series of free programs that highlight the cuisine and culinary culture of New Orleans. Expect to see cooking demos, food conversations, and musical entertainment at the French Market Fare stage in the Farmers Market, located between Ursulines and Governor Nicholls Streets

Celebrate the Spicy side of the French Market! And enter the "Walk of Flame" Hot Sauce Contest at 4:30 p.m. at the "French Market Fare" stage hosted by World Famous N'Awlins Café and Spice Emporium. Wash it down with bite and a drink or two, then get ready for the 7:00 to 10 p.m. premier party to watch the debut of "Heat Seekers" on the Food Network!!  For more info on the show visit http://www.foodnetwork.com/heat-seekers/new-orleans/index.html.

Looking for something fun and cool to do with the kiddies today?  Then you need to go on over to the Louisiana Children's Museum (420 Julia St.) today, because admission is FREE from Noon to 5:00 pm courtesy of Target!

And if you want to dance the afternoon away head on down to the National World War II Museum (945 Magazine) for this FREE event the Summer Sunday Swing Series!  Professional swing dancers will provide coaching for dancers at all levels while your swinging to the sounds of Swingaroux - all today from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.  

Alright...I need to get my hot sauce on!!  Have a great Sunday and for more good music going on around town be sure to check out the WWOZ Livewire!

Hemingway, Running Waiters, Swingin' and Art!

Good Morning - hope you're having a great Sunday, and here's some good stuff going on today!

If you haven't had enough of the Running of the Bulls Fiesta - No worries, there's a San Fermin Closing Party this morning at Ernst Cafe' (600 S. Peters). The party will feature a tapas brunch menu and the third annual Ernest Hemingway Talent Contests - including  a Hemingway look-alike, costume, and a skit contest - all starting up at 11:30 am.  Admission if FREE and open to the public!

And continue the fun with the First French Market Fare Program with Ann Tuennerman from Tales of the Cocktail, Liz Williams from the Southern Food and Beverage Museum, and music from One Mind Brass Band.  Every Sunday starting today at 2:00 pm, the French Market will host a series of free programs that highlight the cuisine and culinary culture of New Orleans. Expect to see cooking demos, food conversations, and musical entertainment at the French Market Fare stage in the Farmers Market, located between Ursulines and Governor Nicholls Streets

Keep on going with the French Market Waiters Race at 4:00 pm - The annual race begins at Washington Artillery Park (across from Jackson Square) and ends at the French Market Arch (Ursulines Street).  The race kicks off with local waiters carrying trays of beverages and speed walking their way to the finish line for the Bastille Day commemoration.

And if you want to dance the afternoon away head on down to the National World War II Museum (945 Magazine) for this FREE event the Summer Sunday Swing Series!  Professional swing dancers will provide coaching for dancers at all levels while your swinging to the sounds of Swingaroux - all today from 1:00 to 4:00 pm.  

It's your last chance this weekend to celebrate the closing exhibition at the Historic New Orleans Collection (533 Royal St.).  Today marks the final day for The Threads of Memory: Spain and the United States (El Hilo de la Memoria: España y los Estados Unidos), the traveling exhibition chronicling Spain’s discovery and colonization of the New World. Before the materials leave American soil and return to the Archive of the Indies in Seville, The Collection will host closing receptions with Galvez Riverfront Restaurant today.  The receptions will take place from 4:30 to 7 p.m. and guests will have an opportunity to view the exhibition and enjoy Spanish-Creole fare by chef Laura Cedillo.  The reception and the exhibition are FREE and open to the public.

That should keep you busy - have a great Sunday and for more good music going on around town be sure to check out the WWOZ Livewire!

Memorial Day....A Time to Remember

Today is the day to remember all those that served our country, so that we may have the freedoms we appreciate every day.....Thank you.

It would be a lovely day to visit the National World War II Museum (945 Magazine St.)
The Museum will also host a day of events designed to honor and remember.9:00 am – 10:00 am Memorial Hall — An opportunity to meet with veterans
9:30 am – 10:30 am “Saving History: Preserving Your Family Story” (Session 1)
10:00 am – 10:20 am Performance — Navy Band New Orleans
10:30 am – 11:30 am Memorial Day Commemorative Ceremony
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm “Saving History: Preserving Your Family Story” (Session 2)
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm Performance — The Victory Belles
3:00 pm – 3:10 pm Traditional Observance of a Moment of Silence
Ringing of the Normandy Victory Bell

Once you're finished with your own backyard BBQ and picnics...here's some musical events going on this evening.

If ya'll are wondering down Frenchmen Street be sure to stop by the Spotted Cat for a full afternoon and evening of shows....4:00 pm Brett Richardson, 6:00 pm Dominic Grillo & The Frenchmen Allstars and not be be missed at 10:00 the Jazz Vipers!!

If you're headed to the Quarter there's a few things you can do this evening.   Go down to hear another amazing early evening show with Bob French and the Original Tuxedo Band at Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse show starts around 8:00 pm...with NO COVER.

If you're lookin' for some bluegrass music this evening...you don't have to go too far to find it....Check out the Hi Ho Lounge on St. Claude and the Bluegrass Pickin' Party at 8:00 pm...there's no cover and FREE red beans at this show too!

If you're still on Frenchmen Street and be sure to make a stop by the Spotted Cat for the Jazz Vipers at 10:00 pm.....it's sure to be another great Monday evening show.

Have a great Monday and, as always, check out WWOZ Livewire for more music and fun stuff....until tomorrow.