Happy Wednesday with Fun at the Point, A Market, Opera and Good Stuff All Over Town!

Happy Wednesday!

Concert Time!

The Wednesdays on the Point concert series continues in Algiers and runs through July 17th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., and of course, admission is FREE...Tonight head to the Algiers Ferry Dock (200 Morgan St.) for Flowtribe plus Melomania - remember you can take the ferry over for free - it's a beautiful ride across the river!  Click the above link for complete concert series info!

Market Fun!

Head on over to Lakeview and the Harrison Avenue Marketplace presented by Beacon of Hope tonight from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm in the parking lot of Lakeview Grocery at 801 Harrison Avenue.  You'll enjoy music by Center Stage and there will be 75 arts, crafts and food vendors!  Grace Evangelical Church will be there with great activities for the little ones. You can enjoy the famous char-grilled oysters from Drago's or Baked Alaska from Antoine's. Stop by the Beacon Beverage booth to enjoy a refreshing libation from an array of thirst quenchers. Try the Velvet Cactus Margarita-frozen or on the rocks!

Opera!

Come join the "sensatiable" singing trio, Bon Operatit!, for a free evening of operatic and musical theater hits from the big screen at the Four Points Sheraton (541 Bourbon)in the Puccini Bar from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.  The fun and vivacious Bon Operatit! will be celebrating "Verdi and Vino": A Night of Italian Opera! So bring your friends and family to the Four Points Sheraton. Four Points Sheraton has a special valet parking rate of $5 during the concert when you mention the event.


Wednesday Evening Music

While you're on Frenchmen Street check out all the music up and down the street!!

There's great music this evening on Frenchmen Street tonight at d.b.a.  (618 Frenchmen) - with an early and a late show.  Come check out The Tin Men at 7:00 pm with no cover - And then it's Walter "Wolfman" Washington and the Roadmasters at 10:00 pm - cover's only $5.00 and you know the Wolfman's worth it!

The Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has an afternoon and evening filled with music!!  Ben Polcer at 4:00, The Orleans 6 at 6:00 pm and top off the night with St. Louis Jim & The Frenchmen St. Jug Band!

Have fun in Mid-City when you head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for Arsene DeLay Tom McDermott at 8:00 p.m. And be sure to come hungry for your sammich!!

And there's more fun in Mid-City over at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)! Come on out for "The Grammy nominated Blues" of the one and only Major Bacon and some FREE BLTs - tonight at 10:00 pm...you can never get enough of the bacon and no cover!!

Looking for some dinner and then some music for dessert?  Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) can help you out!  Get an entree' over at Ye Olde College Inn and then get a half price ticket to the show right next door at Rock N' Bowl.....Get on your dancing shoes for the The Creole String Beans tonight at 8:30 pm!!

Have a wonderful Wednesday 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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Havin' Fun on Hump Day with Some Funk, Opera, a Market and All Kinds of Music Around Town!

It's a beautiful Wednesday, and there's plenty of good stuff going on around town!

Concert Time!

Wednesday at the Square is rolling along - So come on down to Lafayette Square for another stellar line-up for this year's concert series....there will be crafts, food and libations....Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk + Mahayla get things movin' this evening at 5:00 pm - and check out the entire line-up so you can make your plans.

Market Fun!

Head on over to Lakeview and the Harrison Avenue Marketplace presented by Beacon of Hope tonight from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm in the parking lot of Lakeview Grocery at 801 Harrison Avenue.  You'll enjoy music by The Refugeze and there will be 75 arts, crafts and food vendors!  Grace Evangelical Church will be there with great activities for the little ones. You can enjoy the famous char-grilled oysters from Drago's or Baked Alaska from Antoine's. Stop by the Beacon Beverage booth to enjoy a refreshing libation from an array of thirst quenchers. Try the Velvet Cactus Margarita-frozen or on the rocks!

Opera!

Come join the "sensatiable" singing trio, Bon Operatit!, and The New Orleans Film Society for a free evening of operatic and musical theater hits from the big screen at the Four Points Sheraton (541 Bourbon)in the Puccini Bar from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.  The fun and vivacious Bon Operatit! will be singing a variety of songs from movies such as Moulin Rouge, Shawshank Redemption, West Side Story, Phantom of the Opera, The Sound of Music, Carousel, Oklahoma, Wizard of Oz and more! So bring your friends and family to the Four Points Sheraton. Four Points Sheraton has a special valet parking rate of $5 during the concert when you mention the event.

Wednesday Evening Music

Have fun in Mid-City when you head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for Meschiya Lake & Tom McDermott at 8:00 p.m. And be sure to come hungry for your sammich!!

And there's more fun in Mid-City over at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)! Come on out for Major Bacon and some FREE BLTs - tonight at 10:00 pm...you can never get enough of the bacon and no cover!!

Looking for some dinner and then some music for dessert?  Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) can help you out!  Get an entree' over at Ye Olde College Inn and then get a half price ticket to the show right next door at Rock N' Bowl....It's piano man Joe Krown tonight at 8:30 pm!!

Heading over to Frenchmen Street?  Lots of places with no cover, but don't forget to tip the talent!!

There's great music this evening on Frenchmen Street tonight at d.b.a.  (618 Frenchmen) - with an early and a late show.  Come check out The Tin Men at 7:00 pm with no cover - And then it's Walter "Wolfman" Washington and the Roadmasters at 10:00 pm - cover's only $5.00 and you know the Wolfman's worth it!

The Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has an afternoon and evening filled with music!!  Ben Polcer at 4:00, The Orleans 6 at 6:00 pm and top off the night with St. Louis Jim & The Frenchmen St. Jug Band!

Have a wonderful Wednesday 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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A Wednesday w/Vino, Chocolate and Opera!!

Happy Hump Day - Hope everyone is having a wonderful week!!

Wednesday Fun Stuff!

Celebrate some love at the St. Valentine's Tasting at Cork & Bottle (3700 Orleans Ave.) tonight from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. It's Chocolate with Red Wine & Bubbles: Tonight's tasting will feature 10 name-brand sparkling wines including French Champagne, Italian Prosecco, American Sparklers and Spanish Cava, as well as 10 top-notch, robust reds that compliment chocolate. A decadent selection of fine chocolates by Blue Frog Chocolates will be offered to sample with the wines. Don't miss it the cost is only $30 per person and reservations are required by calling 483-6314.

Experience an Evening of Cultural Indulgences at the JW Marriott Lobby Lounge (614 Canal Street)from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The featured artist this week is Jennifer Renee, presenting reverse glass art paintings and she'll also be signing and selling the poster "From Zulu with Love", the official 2012 commemorative Mardi Gras Poster for the famed Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, rendered from one of her original paintings.  Enjoy the sounds of Javier Gutierrez and a wine tasting with complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Make a purchase of $1,000 or more by either of our Local Artist tonight and the JW Marriott will give you a 1 night complimentary stay in the Presidential Bi-Level Suite a $1,500 value!! (Parking is available at a special event Rate of $5 on Common Street)

Opera returns to Bourbon Street with "That's Amore" with Bon Operatit! tonight at 7:00 pm at the Puccini Bar located at the Inn on Bourbon (541 Bourbon)! The Inn is located at the site of the French Opera House (1859-1919) and continues to celebrate its history with a live performance series.  Special $5 parking is extended to all guests attending the performances.

More Wednesday Evening Music

There's great music over on Frenchmen Street at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen).  Catch the early show at 7:00 pm with The Tin Men plus Matt Perrine & Bill Malchow - and stay on for Walter "Wolfman" Washington and the Roadmasters at 10:00 pm - cover's only $5.00 and you know the Wolfman's worth it!

The Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has an afternoon and evening filled with music!!  Brett Richardson at 4:00, The Orleans 6 at 6:00 pm and top off the night with St. Louis Jim & The Frenchmen St. Jug Band!

Hang out in Mid-City for all kinds of good stuff tonight - first stop Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)!  Come on out for some Major Bacon and some FREE BLTs - tonight at 10:00 pm...you can never get enough of the bacon and no cover!!

Have more fun in Mid-City when you head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for a double header of music with some happy hour fun with the Sweet Olive String Band at 5:30, and Tom McDermott and Aurora Nealand at 8:00 pm!  And come hungry - the kitchen is kickin' with pizza and all kinds of yummy food!

Lookin' for some dinner and then some music for dessert?  Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) is the place!  Get some yummy dinner over at Ye Olde College Inn and then get a half price ticket to the show right next door at Rock N' Bowl....Tonight they've got Jerry Embree at 8:30 pm - you'll be dancing the night away!

Have a wonderful Wednesday 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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Happy Valentine's Day!!

Lots of fun stuff to do on this love holiday!

Celebrate V Day at The Maison on Frenchmen (508 Frenchmen)with Jayna Morgan and the Sazerac Sunrise Jazz Band from 7:00 - 10:00 pm....Candlelit tables, deep red tableclothes, fine cuisine (for bar food), plus beautiful and sultry songs to inspire the mood. And maybe a little trombone....No cover, lots of room to slow dance, and dark corners with couches to makeout!

The New Orleans Opera Association continues its Opera Returns to Bourbon Street live performance series with a special Valentine’s Day concert. Vocalists in the Opera on Tap showcase will perform romantic arias and songs at the Puccini Bar in The Inn on Bourbon (541 Bourbon). The event starts at 7 p.m.

Sasha and Steve Masakowski will perform love songs at the Eiffel Society (2040 St. Charles Ave.) from 6:30 p.m. to 9: 30 p.m. followed by DJ Soul Sister until 1 a.m. The event is free and open to guests just wanting to listen to music. For couples, the venue is hosting a special five-course Valentine’s dinner. Call 525-2951 for reservations.

Enjoy this lovely holiday on the front porch at The Columns....They've got David Doucet from BeauSoleil fame at 8:00 pm, and while you're enjoying the sounds be sure to have an adult beverage to warm you on up!

Have a great V-Day...and for more musical fun check out WWOZ Livewire ....until tomorrow.

Celebrate Valentine's Day Early - with Champagne and Music!

Happy Thursday,

It's a cold one, but there's lots of good stuff going on today!

Don't miss out on the weekly wine tasting at Cork and Bottle about 5:00 pm in Mid-City and tasting is free!!  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 An Evening of Local, Artisan Producers, at Swirl (3143 Ponce de Leon) from 6:30-8:00pm....They're bringing you a very special event this week to help you out with your Valentine's Day!  Taste your way around the shop with delicious truffles and chocolates from Bittersweet Confections or maybe some pesto and dips with Heather Champagne of Geaux Gourmet.  Sample creamy domestic cheeses and spicy chutneys from St. James Cheese or melt in your mouth shortbread cookies from Odi's Delicacies by Marlene Moises.  James Moises will be in the house around 7:00 pm with a tasting of small production Oregon wines and Neil Gernon with Neat Wines has a a new sparkling Shiraz that will be awesome to pair with some of those chocolates! FREE!!

Bring your sweetie tonight to Red Fish Grill (115 Bourbon) for an amazing Moet & Chandon Champagne tasting from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the Oyster Bar......$10 gets you 5 sample tastings...yum!!!  Come hungry and stay on for the delicious dinner!!

It's a night of opera inspired music at The Ogden Southern Museum of Art concert today for Ogden after Hours.   Music starts up at 6:00 pm and just in time for Valentine's Day, the group Encore! explores themes that run through some of the greatest love songs of all time.  From jazz standards, to musical theatre, to classical pieces, bring your special someone and hum along as you get in a romantic mood with Encore! (and you'll love the interview with WWOZ dj Bill deTurk)!!

Tonight at the St. Louis Cathedral The Historic New Orleans Collection presents the Fifth Annual "Musical Louisiana" -"Identity, History, Legacy: La Société Philharmonique" a FREE concert with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra concert which showcases works once performed by a 19th-century orchestra of free men of color....The performance starts at 7:30 p.m.

And for all your musical fun this evening be sure to click on the WWOZ Livewire!

Celebrate Sweet Home New Orleans Tonight!

Happy Hump Day Everybody!

Celebrate Valentine's Day a little early with a FREE operatic performance of some "Sweet Songs and Sweet Treats" by vocalists from the New Orleans Opera Association for a very special Opera on Tap at The Inn On Bourbon's Puccini Bar (541 Bourbon) tonight at 7:00 pm!   The Inn On Bourbon is located at the site of the French Opera House (1859-1919) and continues to celebrate its history with the live performance series.  Special $5 parking at The Inn On Bourbon is extended to all guests attending the performances.

And there's more!!

Go by Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for some greta food and the Tex-Mex sounds of the Iguanas at 8:30 pm!  What a fun night!

There's another special show over at Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse at the Royal Sonesta!!  Irvin Mayfield's NOJO Jam this evening at 8:00 pm!

Hang out on Frenchmen tonight!!

Check out Three Muses (536 Frenchmen) and Support Sweet Home New Orleans as they bring you a show by the amazing Kid Merv at 7:00 pm....Sweet Home N.O. has been helping to revitalize the damage suffered by musicians and other contributors to New Orleans’ cultural heritage since 2005.

There's another great evening full of music at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with free swing dance lessons at 5:00 p.m.!!  Brett Richardson at 4:00 p.m., The Orleans 6 at 6:00 p.m., and to top off the night St. Louis Slim & The Frenchmen Street Jug Band at 10:00 p.m.!

d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) has two fun show tonight with The Tin Men at 7:00 and Walter Wolfman Washington and the Roadmasters at 10:00 pm!!

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

Christmas Time is Here with Art, Auctions and Opera!

Happy Wednesday,  it's time to get in the spirit of the season...and with all this fun stuff to do it won't be hard!

Get some holiday shopping done with cool gifts at Studio Inferno (3000 Royal) open late tonight and tomorrow night from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm!!  Open House 10 am to 10 pm Dec. 15th and 16th... Come hang out...look at the Inferno's sale glass items and other studio's New Orleans art and meet other artists.  It will be really fun and there is also a garage sale, art sale, drinks, and music... come by look around and visit a while!

Christmas New Orleans Style continues this evening with the Cathedral Christmas Concerts at the St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square!!  Local choirs and New Orleans artists herald in the season with nightly concerts of Christmas carols and gospel favorites in one of the country's most historic churches. Concerts start at 6:00 pm and last about one hour. FREE and open to the public.

The 2010 Concert Schedule
Wednesday, December 15 - Tom McDermott & Connie Jones
Thursday, December 16 - Philip Manuel & Shades of Praise
Sunday, December 19 - St. Louis Basilica annual Christmas Concert (Please note that this concert begins at 5 p.m.)
Monday December 20 - Walter Wolfman Washington
Tuesday, December 21 - Irvin Mayfield

Get In The kNOwLA tonight at the JW Marriott (614 Canal Street) from 5:30 to 8:30 pm.....Bring Your Holiday Spirit and make a difference in a child's life this holiday season with The Children's Miracle Network Silent Auction with hotel stays, spa certificates, restaurant packages, jewelry and fine art. With entertainment by
Raphael Bas and Pierre Pichon!  And don't forget the Free spirit tasting and complimentary hors d'oeuvres!!  Parking is available at a special event rate of $5 on Common Street.

Celebrate the Holidays on Bourbon Street with a FREE operatic performance by vocalists from the New Orleans Opera Association for a very special Opera on Tap at The Inn On Bourbon's Puccini Bar (541 Bourbon) tonight at 7:00 pm!   The Inn On Bourbon is located at the site of the French Opera House (1859-1919) and continues to celebrate its history with the live performance series.  Special $5 parking at The Inn On Bourbon is extended to all guests attending the performances.

And there's more!!

Go by Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) right after work for a fun happy hour that kicks up at 4:00 pm, and be sure to stay for the Tex-Mex sounds of the Iguanas at 8:30 pm!

There's another special show over at Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse at the Royal Sonesta!!  Get in the Christmas spirit as Irvin Mayfield's NOJO Jam presents the music of Nat King Cole this evening at 8:00 pm...it's gonna be an amazing concert!!

Another great evening full of music at the Spotted Cat with free swing dance lessons at 5:00 p.m.!!  Brett Richardson at 4:00 p.m., The Orleans 6 at 6:00 p.m., and to top off the night St. Louis Slim & The Frenchmen St. Jug Band at 10:00 p.m.!

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

The Market, Opera, Cookbooks and Culture!!

Soooo much to do today...it's crazy!!

Celebrate all things Lakeview at the Harrison Avenue Marketplace....today from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM at 801 Harrison Avenue.....It's time to start your holiday shopping and Buy Local! With over 70 arts and craft vendors with items that would make great gifts.  St. Paul's will offer complimentary gift wrapping as well.  With entertainment for the evening provided St. Paul's handbell ensemble and St. Dominic's choir.  Plus a special visit from Santa! !!  It's gonna be a fun evening on the Avenue!

Christmas New Orleans Style continues this evening with the Cathedral Christmas Concerts at the St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square!!  Local choirs and New Orleans artists herald in the season with nightly concerts of Christmas carols and gospel favorites in one of the country's most historic churches. Concerts start at 6:00 pm and last about one hour. FREE and open to the public.

The 2010 Concert Schedule
Wednesday, December 8 - The Zion Harmonizers
Sunday, December 12 - Ingrid Lucia
Monday, December 14 - Trish Foti Genco and Friends
Tuesday, December 14 - Danny O'Flaherty
Wednesday, December 15 - Tom McDermott & Connie Jones
Thursday, December 16 - Philip Manuel & Shades of Praise
Sunday, December 19 - St. Louis Basilica annual Christmas Concert (Please note that this concert begins at 5 p.m.)
Monday December 20 - Walter Wolfman Washington
Tuesday, December 21 - Irvin Mayfield

Celebrate the Holidays on Bourbon Street with a FREE operatic performance by vocalists from "Bon Operatit" at The Inn On Bourbon's Puccini Bar (541 Bourbon) tonight at 7:00 pm!   The Inn On Bourbon is located at the site of the French Opera House (1859-1919) and continues to celebrate its history with the live performance series.  The operatic performances by vocalists from the New Orleans Opera Association and Bon Operatit will occur on different days, twice monthly, at the Inn On Bourbon.  Special $5 parking at The Inn On Bourbon is extended to all guests attending the performances.

Head on over to the New Orleans Museum of Art and meet famous restraunteer Ralph Brennan who will be signing his latest book, "New Orleans Seafood Cookbook" and offering free tastings of sesame seared tuna from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm....This lush 432-page volume compiled by Ralph Brennan, his five executive chefs, and a dream team of Louisiana talent in editor Gene Bourg and photographer Kerri McCaffety includes 170 triple-tested recipes, 143 color photographs, a Seafood Cook's Manual, seafood and wine pairing suggestions....and there's even more at NOMA....While you're there be sure to check out Great Collectors - Great Donors a Collectors Panel at Stern Auditorium. Director Emeritus John Bullard will host a panel discussion with several of the collectors whose donations have formed the foundation of NOMA's permanent collection over the past 100 years.  Both events are FREE and open to the public!

Go by Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) right after work for a fun happy hour that kicks up at 4:00 pm, and be sure to stay for the Tex-Mex sounds of the Iguanas at 8:30 pm!

There's another special show over at Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse at the Royal Sonesta!!  Irvin Mayfield's NOJO Jam presents the music of Kenny Garrett this evening at 8:00 pm...it's gonna be an amazing concert!!

Another great evening full of music at the Spotted Cat with free swing dance lessons at 5:00 p.m.!!  Brett Richardson at 4:00 p.m., The Orleans 6 at 6:00 p.m., and to top off the night St. Louis Slim & The Frenchmen St. Jug Band at 10:00 p.m.!

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

Wine, Beer and More Opera!!

Happy Thursday,

And another lovely day it is.....So, here's some fun stuff going on today!

Don't miss out on the weekly wine tasting at Cork and Bottle about 5:00 pm in Mid-City and tasting is free!!  And be sure to stop by the Crescent City Farmer's Market and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more!  Stay on for Jumpin' Johnny Sansone for the 6:30 pm show!!

There's gonna be a yummy cask tasting at Chickie Wah Wah tonight from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.  Check out the new Vanilla Turbodog...I think it's gonna be good one!!  There's also gonna be some great music for your drinking and listening pleasure.....Daemon Shea - of The Geraniums and Tribe Nunzio along with Craig Aspen from The Believers!!

It's another night of opera....so head head on down to The Ogden Southern Museum of Art concert today for Ogden after Hours.   Music starts up at 6:00 pm and the New Orleans Opera Association is thrilled to be a part and is presenting several members from the cast of "Porgy and Bess" singing highlights from and answering questions (from WWOZ dj Bill deTurk) about one of the most enduring American Operas...(and 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 John Rankin! 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.  (Click link above to confirm this event due to rain).

And for all your musical fun this evening be sure to click on the WWOZ Livewire!

Dr. John and Opera Fun!!

Another beautiful day in the Big Easy!!

2010 HARVEST THE MUSIC CONCERT SERIES continues....the free concert series benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans & Acadiana....is every WEDNESDAY from September 15-November 3 from 5:00 pm to  7:30 pm at LAFAYETTE SQUARE!!  In addition to a free, weekly concert, concert-goers will enjoy food and drinks for purchase (no outside food or drinks, please) from local favorites including: Rouses, Beaucoup Juice Snoballs, Crepes a la Cart, Miss Linda's Soul Food Catering, Lil Dizzy's Café, Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant, Oceana Restaurant, Boucherie, and Squeal. An artists' village will feature artwork and crafts from regional artists and designers, all available for purchase.

Here's the line-up for the series!!!

OCTOBER 6 DR. JOHN & THE LOWER 911 plus Treme Brass Band
OCTOBER 13 KERMIT RUFFINS AND THE BARBECUE SWINGERS
OCTOBER 20 THE RADIATORS
OCTOBER 27 IVAN NEVILLE'S DUMPSTAPHUNK plus Good Enough for Good Times
NOVEMBER 3 NEW ORLEANS NIGHTS with Allen Toussaint, Nicholas Payton and The Joe Krown Trio featuring Walter "Wolfman" Washington and Russell Batiste Jr. plus Little Freddie King

To learn more about 2010 Harvest the Music Presented by Hancock Bank, visit www.harvestthemusic.org!!

It's a double dose of Gershwin this evening!!  It's Masters Month as Irvin Mayfield interprets Porgy and Bess at Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse (in the Royal Sonesta) at 8:00 pm.....Grammy-nominated and Billboard Award-winning Jazz trumpeter Irvin Mayfield's Masters Month series features The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra and professors from the UNO Jazz Studies Program who together highlight the works of jazz masters.  Irvin has partnered with the NOOA for Gershwin Month to interpret music from each of this season's operas.  This first Masters Month performance will feature Irvin Mayfield's interpretation of Porgy and Bess.

You can also head on over to The Rusty Nail (1100 Constance) for Opera on Tap from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm....Opera on Tap is a casual, 90-minute concert featuring young local and regional opera singers. For Gershwin Month, the OOT singers will perform a selection of George Gershwin Favorites.

And of course you got even more music!

It's gonna be full afternoon and evening of music at the Spotted Cat with free swing dance lessons at 5:00 p.m.!!  Brett Richardson at 4:00 p.m., The Loos Marbles + The Rumblers at 6:00 p.m., and to top off the night St. Louis Slim & The Frenchmen St. Jug Band at 10:00 p.m.!

You'll be having a good time at d.b.a. on Frenchmen Street tonight with the early evening show with the Mirlitones at 7:00 pm and stay on for John Gros & the Roadmasters...they come on at 10:00 p.m....for a very small cover and he's worth it!

If you're already in the Marigny (or even if you're not) make sure to stop by Mimi's in the Marigny (2601 Royal) for some Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Review's weekly show at 10:00 pm!

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