Happy Tuesday with Fresh Food, Mardi Gras Art Party, and Lots of Music in NOLA!

Happy Tuesday!

Farmer's Market and Fresh Food!

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 am to 1:00 pm for the freshest veggies, fruits and seafood.This month the Market is double happy to welcome La Hillel's Kitchen once again for the month of February. Come enjoy the (hopefully) warmer weather and a healthy lunch at Tuesday market. Your choices include falafel in pita with israeli salad, a cup of roasted tomato soup with quinoa, a slice of banana bread, or some flavorful hot chai tea.

Eat local and find more fresh veggies at the Hollygrove Market.   You can go by their location at 8301 Olive Street Monday  thru Friday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  They also have home delivery if you can't make it to the Market - Click here to find out how - http://www.hollygrovemarket.com/content/5669

In the "Box"!

-Pesticide Free Arugula (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Green or Savoy Cabbage (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Carrot Bunch (Glaser's Produce Farm, New Roads, LA)
-Pesticide Free Collards (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Pesticide Free, Hydroponic Tomatoes (Tomott's, Larose, LA)
-Pesticide Free Sweet Potatoes (Pointe Coupee Minority Growers Co-op, Pte. Coupee Parish)
-Raw Sugar (Three Brothers Farm, Youngsville, LA)
-Pesticide Free Turnips OR Beets (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Double Share of Naturally Grown Blood Oranges (Landrum Farms, Plaquemines Parish)
-Naturally Grown Shiitake Mushrooms (MSNP, New Hebron, MS)
-Naturally Grown Navel Oranges (Landrum Farms, Plaquemines Parish)

Carnival Fun Time!

Mardi Gras Preview Party Art Show tonight at Crescent City Brewhouse (527 Decatur St.) from 5:00 to 7:00 pm - Bring on the beer and beads! Join us for the opening of a an art show with FREE great brews and food. Five local artists showcase their work on the Brew House walls including:
Simon of New Orleans
Mark Kirk of UP/Unique Products
Luis Colmenares

Good Music Tonight!

It's going to be a beautiful night on the Avenue at The Columns Hotel (3811 St. Charles Ave.) - Grab a cocktail and enjoy the sounds of guitar man John Rankin at 8:00 pm

Get your self to Mid-City and to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal St.) for piano master Jon Cleary at 8:00 p.m., and be sure to stay on for The Yakiniku All-Stars featuring June Yamagishi at 10:00 pm - it's going to be a great double header of music at Chickie's!

Right down the street the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has a triple header with no cover - Andy Forest at 4:00 pm, Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 6:00 pm, and top off the evening with the Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 10:00 pm!

There's more fun on Frenchmen over at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) with the The Treme Brass Band at 10:00 pm - there's a $5 cover for the show - but you know you don't want to miss it!

Top off the evening over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with the REBIRTH Brass Band - they come on around 10:30ish - there's a cover, but you'll be glad you paid and 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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It's Another Fresh Veggie Tuesday Along With Some Fresh Music in NOLA!

Happy Tuesday!

Farmer's Market and Fresh Food!

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 am to 1:00 pm for the freshest veggies, fruits and seafood.This month the Market welcomes La Hillel's Kitchen to the Green Plate Special. This week they're menu includes a falafel in pita with Israeli salad; roasted tomato soup with quinoa; or an organic brown rice bowl with tofu curry or chicken and veggies. Finish up (or start your day!) with tasty banana bread and a cup of hot chai tea.

Eat local and find more fresh veggies at the Hollygrove Market.   You can go by their location at 8301 Olive Street Monday  thru Friday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  They also have home delivery if you can't make it to the Market - Click here to find out how - http://www.hollygrovemarket.com/content/5669

In the "Box"!

-Naturally Grown Shiitake Mushrooms (MSNP, New Hebron, MS)
-Organic Pecans (Inglewood Farm, Alexandria, LA)
-Pesticide Free Carrot Bunch (Pointe Coupee Minority Growers Co-op, Pte. Coupee Parish)
-Pesticide Free Collards (Frank Fekete Farms/Glaser's Produce Farm)
-Green Onions (Glaser's Produce/Perrilloux Produce)
-Naturally Grown Herbs (Community Gardeners @ HMF, The Vintage Garden Farm)
-Double Share of Naturally Grown Blood Oranges (Alford Farms, Plaquemines Parish)
-Brown Jasmine Rice (Cajun Grain, Kinder, LA)
-Double Share of Sweet Potatoes (Pointe Coupee Minority Growers Co-op, Pte. Coupee Parish)
-Pesticide Free Satsumas (A & K Citrus, Braithwaite, LA)
-Double Share of Naturally Grown LA. Sweet Oranges (Alford Farms, Plaquemines Parish)
-Pesticide Free Green or Savoy Cabbage (Frank Fekete Farms/ Glaser's Produce Farm)

Good Music Tonight!

It's going to be a beautiful night on the Avenue at The Columns Hotel (3811 St. Charles Ave.) - Grab a cocktail and enjoy the sounds of New Classic Jazz Trio featuring John Rankin, Tom Sancton, and Clarence Johnson III at 8:00 pm

Get your self to Mid-City and to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal St.) for piano master Jon Cleary at 8:00 p.m., and be sure to stay on for The Yakiniku All-Stars featuring June Yamagishi at 10:00 pm - it's going to be a great double header of music at Chickie's!

Right down the street the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has a triple header with no cover - Andy Forest at 4:00 pm, Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 6:00 pm, and top off the evening with the Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 10:00 pm!

There's more fun on Frenchmen over at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) with the The Treme Brass Band at 10:00 pm - there's a $5 cover for the show - but you know you don't want to miss it!

Top off the evening over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with the REBIRTH Brass Band - they come on around 10:30ish - there's a cover, but you'll be glad you paid and 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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Happy Tuesday with Fresh Food, Tattoos and Rum, Plus Great Music!

Happy Tuesday!

Farmer's Market and Fresh Food!

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 am to 1:00 pm for the freshest veggies, fruits and seafood.This month the Market welcomes La Hillel's Kitchen to the Green Plate Special. This week they're menu includes a falafel in pita with Israeli salad, or a rice bowl with curried veggies or lentils. Warm up with a cup of hot chai tea and celebrate carnival season with a slice of their special kosher king cake, a King David Cake!  Lunch doesn’t get much tastier!

Eat local and find more fresh veggies at the Hollygrove Market.   You can go by their location at 8301 Olive Street Monday  thru Friday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  They also have home delivery if you can't make it to the Market - Click here to find out how - http://www.hollygrovemarket.com/content/5669

In the "Box"!

-Naturally Grown Shiitake Mushrooms (MSNP, New Hebron, MS)
-Naturally Grown Blood Oranges (Alford Farms, Plaquemines Parish)
-Organic Satsumas (L’Hoste Citrus, Braithwaite, LA)
-Pesticide Free Collards (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Hydroponic, Pesticide Free Slicer Tomatoes (Cajun Growers & Tomott’s)
-Pesticide Free Sweet Potatoes (Pointe Coupee Minority Growers Co-op, Pte. Coupee Parish)
-Pesticide Free Cabbage (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Green Onions (Perilloux Produce) OR Beets (Frank Fekete Farms)
-Organic Pecans (Inglewood Farms, Alexandria, LA)
-Ruby Red Grapefruit (Star Nursery, Belle Chasse, LA)
-Organic Navel Oranges (L’Hoste Citrus, Braithwaite, LA)
-Green Tomatoes (Poche Farm, Independence, LA)

Tattoo and Rum Time!

Today in Celebration of Norman Sailor Jerry Collins' 103rd Birthday - Downtown Tattoos (501 Frenchmen)  is giving away 103 Sailor Jerry Swallow Tattoos. Doors open at 11:30 am and it's FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. They'll only be doing 103 so make sure you're in that number. Downtown Tattoos has also teamed up with 13 Monaghan and they'll be running $4.00 Sailor Jerry drink specials all day long. One free drink for anyone who gets tattooed!

Good Music Tonight!

Get your self to Mid-City and to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal St.) for piano master Jon Cleary at 8:00 p.m., and be sure to stay on for The Yakiniku All-Stars featuring June Yamagishi at 10:00 pm - it's going to be a great night of music at Chickie's!

Come out to Yuki Izakaya (525 Frenchmen) on Frenchmen Street tonight and listen to the sweet voice of Antoine Diel if you haven't heard him yet around town - you're missing out! He kicks things off at 8:00 pm!

Right down the street the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has a triple header with no cover - Andy Forest at 4:00 pm, Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 6:00 pm, and top off the evening with the Shotgun Jazz Band at 10:00 pm!

There's more fun on Frenchmen over at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) with the The Treme Brass Band at 10:00 pm - there's a $5 cover for the show - but you know you don't want to miss it!

Top off the evening over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with the REBIRTH Brass Band - they come on around 10:30ish - there's a cover, but you'll be glad you paid and 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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Celebrate National Hot Dog Day with a Dat Dog Dinner, Fresh Food and Lovely Music!

Happy Tuesday and National Hot Dog Day!

Dat Dog Magazine Street (3336 Magazine) will be partnering up for the first time with New Belgium on a beer dinner tonight - Haute Dogs and Cold Beers at 7:30 p.m.! This delicious dining experience includes 6 courses paired with 6 New Belgium beers, including favorites such as the Sea Dog and Duck Dog. While you're enjoying dinner you'll be entertained by music from David Fera. The cost is only $30 in advance ($35 at the door) and tickets can be purchased at the Magazine Street location. And if you just want to eat your own creation all menu items also will be offered as an a la carte, full-size pairing the night of the event for a discounted price.

For more info click here and check out the full menu below - Hot diggity dog!

Farmer's Market and Fresh Food!

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 am to 1:00 pm for the freshest veggies, fruits and seafood.This month the Market welcomes Red Gravy to the Green Plate Special. This week they keeps the flavor coming with your choice of zucchini with creole cream cheese, and mushrooms, sausage and pepper sliders, assorted bruschettas and a Boston cream pie. Yum!

Eat local and find more fresh veggies at the Hollygrove Market.   You can go by their location at 8301 Olive Street Tuesday thru Thursday Noon to 7:00 pm and Saturday and Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  They also have home delivery if you can't make it to the Market - Click here to find out how - http://www.hollygrovemarket.com/content/5669

In the "Box"!

-Peaches (Durham Produce, Jemison, AL)
-Okra (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Figs (Star Nursery, Belle Chasse, LA)
-Bell Peppers (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-More Peaches!!! or All-Natural Arugula (Peach Orchard next to Inglewood Farm, Alexandria, LA/OSBG)
-Organic Heirloom Tomatoes (Inglewood Farm, Alexandria, LA)
-Organic Green Tomatoes (Inglewood Farm, Alexandria, LA)
-Squash Combo (Covey Rise Farms, Husser, LA)
-Organic Purple Bell Peppers (Inglewood Farm, Alexandria, LA)
-Red Potatoes (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Popcorn Rice (Campbell Farms, Gueydan, LA)

Good Music Tonight!

The Roots of American Music series presents the lovely and talented Margie Perez and Friends tonight from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Ellis Marsalis Center For Music (1901 Bartholomew Street in the Musicians' Village). General Admission is only $3 one hour prior to the concert and reserved seats are available for $35 - Call 504 940 3400 for more details!

There's a great musical evening on the Avenue at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.) at 8:00 p.m. tonight!  Have a fancy cocktail and listen to guitar man - John Fohl!

Get your self to Mid-City and to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal St.) for some funkified New Orleans tunes from Jon Cleary tonight at 8:00 p.m.!

There's some fun on Frenchmen over at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) with the The Treme Brass Band at 10:00 pm - there's a $5 cover for the show - but you know you don't want to miss it!

Right down the street the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has a triple header with no cover - Andy Forest at 4:00 pm, Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 6:00 pm, and top off the evening with the Davis Rogan Band at 10:00 pm!

Top off the evewing over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with the REBIRTH Brass Band - they come on around 10:30ish - there's a cover, but you'll be glad you paid and 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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Happy Tuesday with Fresh Veggies, a Beer Celebration and Music!

Happy Tuesday!

Farmer's Market and Fresh Food!

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 am to 1:00 pm for the freshest veggies, fruits and seafood.This month the Market welcomes Red Gravy to the Green Plate Special. This Italian restaurant, located in the CBD, will be serving up delicious Italiano foods..last week was a hit so don't miss out today. Yum!

Eat local and find more fresh veggies at the Hollygrove Market.   You can go by their location at 8301 Olive Street Tuesday thru Thursday Noon to 7:00 pm and Saturday and Sundays 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  They also have home delivery if you can't make it to the Market - Click here to find out how - http://www.hollygrovemarket.com/content/5669

In the "Box"!

-Icebox Watermelons, Wild-Harvested Chanterelle Mushrooms*, or All-Natural Shiitake Mushrooms (Vicknair Family Farms/Kirk Morrison/MSNP) * Chanterelle Mushrooms will not be in until Wednesday
-Okra (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Creole Tomatoes (Vicknair Family Farms/Frank Fekete Farms)
-Grape Tomatoes or Organic Heirloom Tomatoes (Covey Rise Farms/Inglewood Farm)
-Peaches (Durham Farms, Jemison, AL)
-All-Natural Basil (Grow Your Own/Veggie Farmers Co-op)
-Solo Garlic (Glaser’s Produce Farm, New Roads, LA)
-Sweet Yellow Onions (Glaser’s Produce Farm, New Roads, LA)
-Black Beauty Eggplant or Fairytale Eggplant (Vicknair Family Farms, Ponchatoula, LA)
-U-Pick: Popcorn Rice OR Raw Sugar (Campbell Farms/Three Brothers Farm)
-Purple Bell Peppers (Covey Rise Farms, Husser, LA)
-Red Potatoes (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Mixed Hot Peppers (Covey Rise Farms, Husser, LA)

Beer!

Come celebrate Gordon Biersch's 25th Anniversary (200 Poydras) with a beer tapping party tonight from 5:00 to 7:00 pm! There will be cake, there will be a toast and best of all there will be Blonde Bock!

Good Music Tonight!

There's a great musical evening on the Avenue at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.) at 8:00 p.m. tonight!  Have a fancy cocktail and listen to guitar man - John Fohl!

Get your self to Mid-City tonight and to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal St.) for some funky piano from Jon Cleary - it's an early start to the Independence Day weekend - don't miss it!

There's some fun on Frenchmen tonight too over at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) with the The Treme Brass Band at 10:00 pm - there's a $5 cover for the show - but you know you don't want to miss it!

Right down the street the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has a triple header with no cover - Andy Forest at 4:00 pm, Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 6:00 pm, and top off the evening with the Shotgun Jazz Band at 10:00 pm!

It's a fun night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with the REBIRTH Brass Band - they come on around 10:30ish - there's a cover, but you'll be glad you paid and 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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Happy Tuesday With Fresh Veggies, Food Trucks Plus A Movie, And Lots of Music Around Town!

Happy Tuesday!

Farmer's Market!

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 am to 1:00 pm for the freshest veggies, fruits and seafood. This month the Market welcomes  Taceaux Loceaux to the Green Plate Special tent for May! We love the tasty tacos and side items they serve from the side of their colorful food truck. This Tuesday choose from their Messin' with Texas brisket taco, Delta Prawn shrimp taco, Jane Deaux greens taco, or a delicious Sopa de Fresa Colombian strawberry soup. With choices like that, lunch at the market is a no-brainer!

And if you want more fresh veggies head on over to the Hollygrove Market.   You can go by their location at 8301 Olive Street between Noon and 6:00 pm.  They also have home delivery if you can't make it to the Market - Click here to find out how - http://www.hollygrovemarket.com/content/5669

In the "Box" today!

-Zucchini (Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Red Potatoes (Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Fava Beans (Monica’s Okra World, Garyville, LA)
-Organic Salad Mix or Braising Mix (Inglewood Farms, Alexandria, LA)
-Tomato U-Pick: Beefsteak, Lorenzo, or Cherry (Tomott’s/Cajun Growers)
-Strawberries (Johnsdale Farms/Vicknair Family Farms)
-Kale (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Beets (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Chard (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)

Food Trucks and a Movie!

TONIGHT!!! THE FIRST BI-ANNUAL ROLLING THROUGH: A MOBILE SERIES BY “MY HOUSE”  - Tuesday Evenings in May & June

The series will highlight four unique New Orleans neighborhoods and nonprofit partners – Bayou-Treme (The Bayou Treme Center), Central City (Good Work Network), Broadmoor (Broadmoor Improvement Association), and Bywater (The New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Institute).

“The series is unlike any other event in New Orleans,” says event organizer Barrie Schwartz “Our mission is to draw attention to New Orleans neighborhoods, support our nonprofit partners, spotlight the mobile food truck movement, and support our local small business owners.” Schwartz added that a portion of the proceeds will be given to the nonprofit partners.

**The first event is tonight from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., at The Bayou Treme Center (2541 Bayou Road). In addition to the food trucks, NOLA Drive-in will show “Singing In the Rain” inside the center, starting at 8 p.m.

Good Music Tonight!

There's a great musical evening on the Avenue at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.) at 8:00 p.m. tonight!  Have a fancy cocktail and listen to guitar playing man, John Rankin!

Head on over to Mid-City and to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for some Johnny Sansone and John Fohl at 8:00 pm - you don't miss out - and come hungry for a Sammich!

Have some fun at the Allways Lounge (2240 St. Claude) with the All-Star Covered-Dish Country Jamboree starting at 9:00 pm with  Zach Bryson + Gregory Good + The Swamp Lilies. It's $5 at the door or $3 if you bring a covered dish - see you there!

There's some fun on Frenchmen tonight too over at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) with the The Treme Brass Band at 10:00 pm - there's a $5 cover for the show - but you know you don't want to miss it!

Right down the street the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has a triple header with no cover - Andy Forest at 4:00 pm, Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 6:00 pm, and top off the evening with the Smokin' Time Jazz Club  at 10:00 pm!

It's a fun night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with the REBIRTH Brass Band - they come on around 10:30ish - there's a cover, but you'll be glad you paid and 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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Bill's Jazz Fest Picks - Day II

BILL’S JAZZ FEST PICKS – DAY II

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No Andy Williams, not Christmas, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, the unchallenged greatest music and culture event on the planet. I hope you remembered your sunscreen yesterday and were not fooled by the perfect temperature and cloudy skies.

My hot picks, dedicated to Callie –

Ease into today with a bite to eat and a seat in Economy Hall for the 101 year old Lionel Ferbos. Then there is the only in N. O. band Bonerama and the Panorama Jazz Band. Throw in some Rebirth Brass Band, Jon Cleary, and the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band’s tribute Bob French, whom we lost this year. If you are the sort to plant yourself in one spot, I present, for your enjoyment either Fais Do Do (Lost Bayou Ramblers, Dwayne Dopsie, and Andrew Bird) or Acura (Voice of the Wetlands All-Stars, Allen Toussaint, and The Bard of Oyster Bay, Billy Joel). Today’s “Who dat?” pick is Magary Lord of Bahia.

Remember to practice the “Walk By”, stroll by the many different stages to see bands that you have never heard of for a song or two. I promise that you will discover something fabulous you never even know existed.

A Fresh Tuesday with Veggies, A Movie and Music!

Happy Fresh Tuesday!

Farmer's Market!

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 am to 1:00 pm for fresh veggies, fruits and seafood!

And if you want more fresh veggies head on over to the Hollygrove Market.   You can go by their location at 8301 Olive Street between Noon and 6:00 pm.  They also have home delivery if you can't make it to the Market - Click here to find out how - http://www.hollygrovemarket.com/content/5669

In the "Box" today!

-Naturally Grown Grapefruit (Isabelle’s Orange Orchard, Lower Coast Algiers, NOLA)
-Sweet Potatoes (Pointe Coupee Minority Growers Co-op, Pointe Coupee Parish)
-Naturally Grown Herb Bunch (Community Growers, Hollygrove Market)
-Fava Beans (Accardo’s Gourmet Produce, Hester, LA)
-Double Share of Strawberries (Frank Fekete Farms/Johnsdale Farms)
-Tomatoes (Cajun Growers/Tomott’s)
-Kale (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Organic Pecans (Inglewood Farms, Alexandria, LA)
-Turnips (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Radish (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)

Musical Movie Fun!

"Musically Speaking:" free screening of Before the Music Dies tonight at the Antenna Gallery (3718 St. Claude Ave.) at 7:00 pm - Featuring interviews from Bonnie Raitt, Erykah Badu, Eric Clapton, Branford Marsalis, Dave Matthews, Les Paul, Elvis Costello, and more, this documentary takes a critical look at the increasing commercialization of music over the past three decades. Using historic footage, the film looks at the evolution of American music and the artists who created it, and attempts to expose the current state of American popular music. "The reality is that superficiality is in," says Marsalis. "And depth and quality is kind of out." (2006, 93 min.)
**MUSICALLY SPEAKING is a series of music-themed movie and documentary screenings, curated/hosted by DJ Soul Sister, and co-presented by Press Street, Charitable Film Network, WWOZ FM, and the N.O. African American Museum. Free admission and refreshments. Contact info@press-street.com

Good Music Tonight!

There's a great musical evening on the Avenue at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.) at 8:00 p.m. tonight!  Have a fancy cocktail and listen to the guitar sounds of John Rankin.

Head on over to Mid-City and to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for the two Johnnys -  John Fohl and Johnny Sansone  at 8:00 pm - don't miss out on the fun!

There's some fun on Frenchmen tonight too over at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) with the The Treme Brass Band at 10:00 pm - there's a $5 cover for the show - but you know you don't want to miss it!

Right down the street the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has a triple header with no cover - Andy Forest at 4:00 pm, Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 6:00 pm, and top off the evening with the Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 10:00 pm!

It's a fun night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with the REBIRTH Brass Band - they come on around 10:30ish - there's a cover, but you'll be glad you paid and 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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Happy Tuesday w/Veggies, a Movie and Music All Around!

Happy Tuesday!

Farmer's Market!

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 am to 1:00 pm for the freshest veggies, fruits and seafood. This month the Market welcomes Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group to the GPS tent for March! This week Café b is under the Green Plate Special tent with a crawfish feast, bringing us Louisiana crawfish and tomato bisque, and a delicious Louisiana crawfish pasta, with fresh market veggies and rice noodles. For dessert they will have a fresh strawberry jam tart! .....yum!

And if you want more fresh veggies head on over to the Hollygrove Market.   You can go by their location at 8301 Olive Street between Noon and 6:00 pm.  They also have home delivery if you can't make it to the Market - Click here to find out how - http://www.hollygrovemarket.com/content/5669

In the "Box" today!

-Brussel Sprouts (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Strawberries (Johnsdale Farms, Ponchatoula, LA)
-Green Onions (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Swiss Chard or Mustards (Frank Fekete Farms/Monica’s Okra World)
-Sweet Potatoes (Pointe Coupee Growers Co-op, Pointe Coupee Parish)
-Beefsteak or Lorenzo Tomatoes (Tomott’s, Larose, LA)
-Naturally Grown Grapefruit (Schwarz Citrus, Braithwaite, LA)
-Radishes (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Half Dozen Free Range Eggs or Second Pint of Strawberries (Koenenn Farms/Johnsdale Farms)
-Purple Top or Hakurei Turnips (Frank Fekete Farms/Monica’s Okra World)

Musical Movie Fun!

"Musically Speaking:" free screening of SONNY ROLLINS: Saxophone Collossus tonight at the Antenna Gallery (3718 St. Claude Ave.) at 7:00 pm - Sonny Rollins was a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award-winner and has been called the greatest improviser in jazz. Celebrated filmmaker Robert Mugge (New Orleans Music in Exile, Gospel According to Al Green) captures the artist in performance and in repose, speaking candidly about his life, creative process, spirituality, and music. Filmed in New York City, Tokyo, and near his home in upstate New York, this acclaimed documentary features scenes from the Opus 40 Festival (“G-Man,” “Don’t Stop the Carnival”) and the world premiere of Rollins’ “Concerto for Tenor Saxophone and Orchestra” with the Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra. “Widely hailed upon its release as essential viewing,” JazzTimes magazine adds that this film is “not just for fans of jazz, but for anyone even remotely interested in the creative process.”
MUSICALLY SPEAKING is a series of music-themed movie and documentary screenings, curated/hosted by DJ Soul Sister, and co-presented by Press Street, Charitable Film Network, WWOZ FM, and the N.O. African American Museum. Free admission and refreshments. Contact info@press-street.com

Good Music Tonight!

There's a great musical evening on the Avenue at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.) at 8:00 p.m. tonight!  Have a fancy cocktail and listen to the guitar sounds of The New Orleans Guitar Quartet with Cranston Clements, Phil DeGruy, John Rankin, and Jimmy Robinson.

Head on over to Mid-City and to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) Tommy Malone (the Subdudes) is back on Tuesday evenings at 8:00 pm, and he'll be inviting some exciting special guests along every week - so don't miss out!

There's some fun on Frenchmen tonight too over at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) with the The Treme Brass Band at 10:00 pm - there's a $5 cover for the show - but you know you don't want to miss it!

Right down the street the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has a triple header with no cover - Andy Forest at 4:00 pm, Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 6:00 pm, and top off the evening with the Shotgun Jazz Band  at 10:00 pm!

It's a fun night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with the REBIRTH Brass Band - they come on around 10:30ish - there's a cover, but you'll be glad you paid and 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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A Tuesday w/Yummy Veggies, A Cult Classic and Lots of Music!

Happy healthy Tuesday!

Farmer's Market!

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 am to 1:00 pm for the freshest veggies, fruits and seafood. This month the Market welcomes Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group to the GPS tent for March! This week, Ralph's on the Park is offering smoked duck boudin with green tomato relish, ya-ka-mien with beef brisket and bucatini pasta, and cherry tomato and pickled okra salad. For dessert don't forget to try their ginger spiced carrot cake.....yum!

And if you want more fresh veggies head on over to the Hollygrove Market.   You can go by their location at 8301 Olive Street between Noon and 6:00 pm.  They also have home delivery if you can't make it to the Market - Click here to find out how - http://www.hollygrovemarket.com/content/5669

In the "Box" today!

-Strawberries (Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Double Share of Naturally Grown Blood Oranges (Isabelle’s Orange Orchard, Lower Coast Algiers, NOLA)
-Naturally Grown Grapefruit (Schwarz Citrus, Braithwaite, LA)
-Radish (Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Beets or Cabbage (Monica’s Okra World/Fekete Farms)
-Tomatoes (Tomott’s, Larose, LA)
-Green or Purple Onion (Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Jasmine or Popcorn Rice (Cajun Grain/Campbell Farms)
-Naturally Grown LA. Sweet Oranges (Isabelle’s Orange Orchard, Lower Coast Algiers, NOLA)
-Turnips (Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)

Musical Movie Fun!

"Musically Speaking:" free screening of Sparkle by Sam O'Steen tonight at the Antenna Gallery (3718 St. Claude Ave.) at 7:00 pm - Sparkle was recently remade with Whitney Houston and released in 2012, this 1976 feature film with the same name as a rags-to-riches (and, for some, rags again) story of three teenage singers in Harlem who form a girl group in the late 1950's. Starring Irene Cara, Lonette McKee, and Philip Michael Thomas, and featuring original music by Curtis Mayfield, the low-budget original has since reached cult classic status since its successful mid-1970s release.
MUSICALLY SPEAKING is a series of music-themed movie and documentary screenings, curated/hosted by DJ Soul Sister, and co-presented by Press Street, Charitable Film Network, WWOZ FM, and the N.O. African American Museum. Free admission and refreshments. Contact info@press-street.com

Good Music Tonight!

More fun on St. Claude Avenue! Tonight it's the Hi-Ho Songwriter Gumbo at the Hi-Ho Lounge (2239 St. Claude). Enjoy this community singer/songwriter showcase - more than an open mic, this weekly Tuesday event will provide a forum for songwriters to share their work and create community and opportunity for themselves and their peers. Each performer will have time for 3 songs and hopefully the evening will conclude with some jamming and collaboration. The show starts at 8:30 pm. Come play or just enjoy! Support you local Singer/Songwriter Scene!

There's a great musical evening on the Avenue at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.) at 8:00 p.m. tonight!  Have a fancy cocktail and listen to the guitar sounds of John Rankin and Todd Duke.

Head on over to Mid-City and to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for the bluesy, gospel and R&B sounds of Seth Walker  at 8:00 pm!!

There's some fun on Frenchmen tonight too over at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) with the The Treme Brass Band at 10:00 pm - there's a $5 cover for the show - but you know you don't want to miss it!

Right down the street the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has a triple header with no cover - Cyndi Chen at 4:00 pm, Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 6:00 pm, and top off the evening with the Smokin' Time Jazz Club  at 10:00 pm!

It's a fun night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with the REBIRTH Brass Band - they come on around 10:30ish - there's a cover, but you'll be glad you paid and 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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Happy Jeudi Gras!!

Happy Jeudi Gras Everybody...the parades keep on rolling along!!

First up this evening are the Knights of Babylon at 5:45 pm....Formed in 1939 by professional men of New Orleans, the Knights of Babylon proudly adhere to traditional float design, which has remain unchanged for over 60 years. Also according to tradition, they continue to light floats with flambeaux and ride on 12-man floats. The king's float is drawn by a team of mules, followed by 12 riding lieutenants. Collectors of Mardi Gras throws are expected to line the route in droves, in quest of Babylon's exclusive jester heads and hats, Knights of Babylon backpacks, Knights of Babylon lighted disc necklaces, soft baseballs, cups and doubloons.



Following right behind is the highly secretive Knights of Chaos, formed by former members of the Knights of Momus, first paraded on the traditional Uptown route in 2000 and does not unveil its theme until the procession takes to the streets.

Baseball-type collectible cards, depicting each float and with a description of that particular title, will be thrown by Chaos members. This tradition began in 2006 and was the first of its kind in the history of Carnival throws.  Plentiful beads and trinkets are also promised, including Chaos Orange Demon lighted beads, plus plush Chaos knights, float-specific cups and more. Also expected to be thrown to spectators will be doubloons and many trinkets signifying the generosity of the riders.



And rounding up the evening the Krewe of Muses rolls on a slightly different parade route (see below), named for the daughters of Zeus and patrons of the arts and sciences, is New Orleans' only all-female night parade. The parade has become one of Mardi Gras' favorites, thanks not only to its humorous and biting parade themes, but also for its sought-after throws....SHOES!!



And AFTER the parades there's free music!!!


At the Howlin' Wolf (828 S. Peters) every night after the parades thru Lundi Gras!!  Check out the line-up! 
Thursday  - The Revivalist
Friday - Rebirth Brass Band plus Jermaine Quiz
Saturday - Rebirth Brass Band plus Papa Grows Funk
Sunday  - Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk
Monday  - George Porter Jr and the Runnin' Pardners plus Derrick Freeman's Smoker's World

For more fun stuff to do and more music...check out the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!


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Happy Tuesday w/Pre-Mardi Gras Fun with Veggies and Music!

Happy Tuesday!

Farmer's Market!

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 am to 1:00 pm for the freshest veggies, fruits and seafood. Today for the Green Plate Special Chef Lisa Barbato  will be there the whole month of February to preview her soon to open café, Rivista. Look for it on Magazine Street in March. Until then, enjoy Lisa's themed lunches all month long! This week, Lisa is taking us on a trip to Jerusalem with spiced goat casserole with eggplant and sweet potatoes; chickpea soup with homemade pita; roasted cauliflower and hazelnut salad with pomegranate; spicy beet, leek and walnut salad with arugula; and for dessert, orange almond syrup cake and honey-pecan fingers....yum!

And if you want more fresh veggies head on over to the Hollygrove Market.   You can go by their location at 8301 Olive Street between Noon and 6:00 pm.  They also have home delivery if you can't make it to the Market - Click here to find out how - http://www.hollygrovemarket.com/content/5669

In the "Box" today!

-Strawberries (Johnsdale Farms, Ponchatoula, LA)
-Brussel Sprouts (Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Beets (Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Kale or Chard (Fekete Farms/Garden Guy Produce)
-Navel Oranges (A & K Citrus, Braithwaite, LA)
-Cabbage (Monica’s Okra World, Garyville, LA)
-Beefsteak or Lorenzo Tomatoes (Tomott's, La Rose, LA)
-Pink Grapefruit (A & K Citrus, Braithwaite, LA)
-Turnips (Monica’s Okra World, Garyville, LA)
-Green Onions (Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-U-Pick: Lettuce Head, Salad Mix, or Radish (2 Acre Farm/Grow Dat Youth Farm/Monica’s Okra World)

Good Music Tonight!

There's a great musical evening on the Avenue at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.) at 8:00 p.m. tonight!  Have a fancy cocktail and listen to the guitar sounds of John Rankin.

Head on over to Mid-City and to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for another great threesome with Tommy Malone (you know him from the Subdudes) with some special surprise guests at 8:00 pm!!

There's some fun on Frenchmen tonight too over at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) with the The Treme Brass Band at 10:00 pm - there's a $5 cover for the show - but you know you don't want to miss it!

Right down the street the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has a triple header with no cover - Andy Forest at 4:00 pm, Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 6:00 pm, and top off the evening with the Smokin' Time Jazz Club  at 10:00 pm!

It's a fun night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...the REBIRTH Brass Band they come on around 10:30ish - there's a cover, but you'll be glad you paid and stayed up late - Get your Mardi Gras week started off right!! 

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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Happy Super Bowlin' Tuesday w/Fresh Veggies and Music!

Happy Tuesday!

Farmer's Market!

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 am to 1:00 pm for the freshest veggies, fruits and seafood. Today for the Green Plate Special Chef Anne Churchill goes all out with a declicious menu - choose from duck and andouille gumbo with Cajun Grain rice or vegan mushroom boudin with a side of raw cauliflower salad or market veggies. For dessert, she'll have chocolate flourless cake with chicory coffee sauce. Visit the Green Plate Special tent this Tuesday to get your fill of Anne's healthy, hearty fare...yum.

And if you want more fresh veggies head on over to the Hollygrove Market.   You can go by their location at 8301 Olive Street between Noon and 6:00 pm.  They also have home delivery if you can't make it to the Market - Click here to find out how - http://www.hollygrovemarket.com/content/5669

In the "Box" today!

-Strawberries (Johnsdale Farm, Ponchatoula, LA)
-Mizuna (Monica’s Okra World, Garyville, LA)
-Mustard Greens (Monica’s Okra World, Garyville, LA)
-LA Sweet Oranges (A & K Citrus, Braithwaite, LA)
-Meyer Lemons (A &K Citrus/Star Nursery)
-U-Pick: Sweet Potatoes or Bok Choy (Monica’s Okra World, Garyville, LA)
-Navel Oranges (A & K Citrus, Braithwaite, LA)
-Beefsteak Tomatoes (Tomott’s, La Rose, LA)
-Beets (Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Green Onion (Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Lorenzo Tomatoes (Tomott's, La Rose, LA)
-Kumquats (A & K Citrus/Star Nursery)

Good Music Tonight!

There's a great musical evening on the Avenue at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.) at 8:00 p.m. tonight!  Have a fancy cocktail and listen to the The New Orleans Guitar Quartet with Cranston Clements, Phil DeGruy, John Rankin, and Jimmy Robinson.

Head on over to Mid-City and to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for another great threesome with Tommy Malone (you know him from the Subdudes) with some special surprise guests at 8:00 pm!!

There's some fun on Frenchmen tonight too over at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) with the The Treme Brass Band at 10:00 pm - there's a $5 cover for the show - but you know you don't want to miss it!

Right down the street the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has a triple header with no cover - Andy Forest at 4:00 pm, Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 6:00 pm, and top off the evening with the Smokin' Time Jazz Club  at 10:00 pm!

It's a full night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with and early show with the 101 Drummers featuring Lionel Batiste, Jr. at 8:00 pm and hang out for the REBIRTH Brass Band they come on around 10:30ish - there's a cover, but you'll be glad you paid and 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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Election Day - Votin' for Veggies and Good Music!

Vote for fresh veggies!!!

Farmer's Market!

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 am to 1:00 pm for the freshest veggies, fruits and seafood. Today for the Green Plate Special they welcome La Divina Gelateria. Grab lunch while checking your smart phone for the latest election news. This week they'll have squash-Parmeggiano soup, Siciliano sandwiches with slow roasted pork, ham, fontina and pickled squash, sides of rosemary roasted potatoes, and small plates of creamy polenta topped with your choice of roast beef or sauteed squash with smoked tomato sauce......yum.

And if you want more fresh veggies head on over to the Hollygrove Market.   You can go by their location at 8301 Olive Street between Noon and 6:00 pm, and they have a new pick-up location and from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Rosa F. Keller Community Center (4300 Broad @ Napoleon Ave.).  On most Tuesdays they're cookin' up all these delicious fruits and veggies in the Community Center Kitchen.  So come in for a taste, and great recipe ideas for all this delicious fresh food.  In order to pick up from the library location you need to pre-order.  So click here to find out how - http://www.hollygrovemarket.com/content/5669

In the "Box" today!

-Shiitakes (MSNP, MS)
-Satsumas (Star Nursery, Belle Chase, LA)
-Lemons (Star Nursery, Belle Chase, LA)
-Organic Kale (Inglewood Farms, Alexandria, LA)
-Organic Salad Mix (Inglewood Farms, Alexandria, LA)
-Mizuna (Monica's Okra World, Garyville, LA)
-Organic Kohlrabi (Inglewood Farms, Alexandria, LA)
-Fairytale Eggplant/Organic Eggplant (Vicknair Family Farm/ Inglewood Farms)
-Organic Braising Mix (Inglewood Farms, Alexandria, LA)
-Sweet Potatoes or Yellow Squash (Point Coupee Growers Coop/Monica's Okra World)
-Organic Arugula or Organic Baby Spinach (Inglewood Farms, Alexandria, LA)
-Louisiana Shallots (Covey Rise Farms, Husser, LA)

Good Music Tonight!

Here's some non-partisan music we can all agree on!

There's a great musical evening on the Avenue at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.) at 8:00 p.m. tonight!  Have a fancy cocktail and listen to the guitar sounds of John Rankin playing with Ray Moore!

Head on over to Mid-City and to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for more guitar playing with  Pete Anderson at 8:00 pm, and be sure to stay on for The Geraniums after Tommy.  And come hungry for delicious pizza, pasta, salads and more!!

There's some fun on Frenchmen tonight too over at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) with the The Treme Brass Band at 10:00 pm - there's a $5 cover for the show - but you know you don't want to miss it!

Right down the street the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has a triple header with no cover - Andy Forest at 4:00 pm, Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 6:00 pm, and top off the evening with the Aurora Nealand & the Royal Roses  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 - there's a cover, but you'll be glad you paid and 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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Restocking Some Fresh Veggies on Tuesday and Music to Take Your Cares Away!

Happy Tuesday!

Hope everyone is okay, back on the electrical grid (and if not I hope ya'll get the power today).

I really can't eat another can of Chef Boyardee, so let's go shopping for some fresh veggies today!

Farmer's Market!

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 am to 1:00 pm for the freshest veggies, fruits and seafood.  Today for the Green Plate Special they welcome New Orleans' first and only solar-electric food truck, Empanada Intifada. Look forward to empanadas and all kinds of delicious South American favorites......Yum!

And if you want more fresh veggies head on over to the Hollygrove Market.   You can go by their location at 8301 Olive Street between Noon and 6:00 pm, and they have a new pick-up location and from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Rosa F. Keller Community Center (4300 Broad @ Napoleon Ave.).  On most Tuesdays they're cookin' up all these delicious fruits and veggies in the Community Center Kitchen.  So come in for a taste, and great recipe ideas for all this delicious fresh food.  In order to pick up from the library location you need to pre-order.  So click here to find out how - http://www.hollygrovemarket.com/content/5669

In the "Box" today!

-Apples (Cherry Creek Orchards, Pontotoc, MS)
-Okra (Frank Fekete Farm, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Green Peanuts (Indian Springs Growers Co-op, Petal, MS)
-Cucumbers (Covey Rise Farms, Husser, LA)
-Eggplant (Covey Rise Farms, Husser, LA)
-Bell Peppers (Covey Rise Farms, Husser, LA)
-Green Onion (Frank Fekete Farm, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Pink Eyed Peas (Indian Springs Growers Co-op, Petal, MS)
-Natural Shiitake (MSNP, MS)
-Natural Basil (HMF)
-Mustard Greens (Covey Rise Farms, Husser, LA)

Good Music Tonight!

There's a great musical evening on the Avenue at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.) at 8:00 p.m. tonight!  Have a fancy cocktail and listen to the guitar sounds of John Rankin with Todd Duke.

Head on over to Mid-City and to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) and check out the bluesy rock sounds of guitar player Chris Mule from the Honey Island Swamp Band with some special guests at 8:00 pm.  And come hungry for delicious pizza, pasta, salads and more!!

There's some fun on Frenchmen tonight too over at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) with the The Treme Brass Band at 10:00 pm - there's a $5 cover for the show - but you know you don't want to miss it!

Right down the street the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has a triple header with no cover - Andy Forest at 4:00 pm, Shotgun Jazz Band at 6:00 pm, and top off the evening with the Smokin' Time Jazz Club 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 - there's a cover, but you'll be glad you paid and 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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Tuesday Fresh Veggies and Good Music!

Happy Tuesday!

Farmer's Market!

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) for the freshest veggies, fruits and seafood.  Today for the Green Plate Special they welcome New Orleans' first and only solar-electric food truck, Empanada Intifada. We're looking forward to empanadas including "The SaSquash" (local squash, carmelized onions and sharp cheddar cheese), "The Bean-a Vista Social Club" (cuban-style black beans with fried plantains and local jasmine rice) and "The Mestizo Meat Pie" (a fusion of a traditional empanada and a Natchitoches Meat Pie). Save room for dessert, because Empanada Intifada is debuting their "Sweet Thai Peach Pie" empanada.......Yum!

And if you want more fresh veggies the Hollygrove Market has a new pick-up location and hours for Tuesdays 12 pm-6 pm - No need to pre-order when you visit the market!  Pick-up at Rosa F. Keller Community Center (4300 Broad @ Napoleon Ave.) and on most Tuesdays they're cookin' up all these delicious fruits and veggies in the Community Center Kitchen.  So come in for a taste, and great recipe ideas for all this delicious fresh food.

In the "Box" today!

-Okra (Monica’s Okra World, Garyville, LA)
-Turnips /Eggplant (Covey Rise Farms, Husser, LA)
-Shiitake (MSNP)
-Bell Peppers (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Organic  Muscadines (Hollygrove Market & A&K Citrus)
-Natural Basil (Hollygrove Market)
-Apples (Cherry Creek Orchards, Pontotoc, MS)
-Peaches (Cherry Creek Orchards, Pontotoc, MS)
-Red Potatoes (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Cremini Mushrooms (Red Hill Mushrooms, Independence, LA
-Green Peanuts (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)

Good Music Tonight!

And there's a great evening on the Avenue, because it's another lovely southern night for porch sitting and music over at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.) from 8:00 to 11:00 pm...Have a fancy cocktail and listen to the banjo swinging sounds of Don Vappie!

Head on over to Mid-City and to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) and check out singer songwriter Dave Jordan and his acoustic trio at 8:00 pm.  And come hungry for delicious pizza, pasta, salads and more!!

There's some fun on Frenchmen tonight too over at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) with the The Treme Brass Band at 10:00 pm - there's a $5 cover for the show - but you know you don't want to miss it!

Right down the street the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has a triple header with no cover - Andy Forest at 4:00 pm, Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 6:00 pm, and top off the evening with Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 10:00 pm!

End your night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with  the Grammy Award winning REBIRTH Brass Band they come on around 10:30ish - there's a cover, but you'll be glad you paid and 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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