Super Bowl Fun with Bands, Oyster Eating and Family Gras!!

Happy Weekend - Y'all!!!

Free Super Bowl Fun!!

All weekend long!!  Verizon Super Bowl Boulevard: Woldenberg Park at 1 Canal Street. Admission is free. It's happening from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Featuring a lineup of local music artists, popular food and beverage offerings, live national television broadcasts, interactive fan events and the iconic larger-than-life Super Bowl Roman numerals.

Verizon Super Bowl Boulevard is a marquee event "where Super Bowl lives," hosted on the grounds of Audubon Nature Institute's iconic Woldenberg Park. The Boulevard features a four-day lineup of local music artists, popular food and beverage offerings, live television broadcasts from the NFL Network, SportsNet and Comcast, and the Super Bowl roman numerals.

Free to the public, Verizon Super Bowl Boulevard will open today and runs daily until Super Bowl Sunday. Complementing the public entertainment, broadcast, and celebratory offerings on Super Bowl Blvd., fans of all ages will have opportunities to interact with numerous NFL and Host Committee partner events. The main attraction, the larger-than life XLVII Roman Numerals, standing at 30 feet high and over 100 feet wide. Celebrate New Orleans' Perfect 10th Super Bowl with a true New Orleans-style festival!

Friday, Feb 1
NFC Stage
11:00am: Lagniappe Brass Band
1:30pm: TBC Brass Band
4:00pm: The Iguanas
6:30pm: Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco Hellraisers
9:15pm: Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue

AFC Stage
12:15pm: Gal Holiday & The Honky Tonk Revue
2:45pm: James Andrews
5:15pm: Pine Leaf Boys
7:45pm: Walter "Wolfman" Washington & The Roadmasters

North End Zone Stage
10:15 & 11:40am: Tuba Skinny
1:05pm: Lagniappe Brass Band
2:40 & 5:50pm: Ingrid Lucia
4:05pm: Barbara Shorts
7:15pm: James Andrews
8:55pm: Leo Jackson& The Melody Clouds

South End Zone Stage
10:30am: TBC Brass Band
12:00 & 1:35pm: The Palmetto Bug Stompers
3:15pm: Gal Holiday& The Honky Tonk Revue
5:05pm: Mem Shannon
6:55pm: The Iguanas

Saturday, Feb 2
NFC Stage
12:15pm: John Mooney
3:00pm: Sunpie & The LA Sunspots
5:45pm: Tab Benoit
8:30pm: Rebirth Brass Band

AFC Stage
11:00am: Meschiya Lake
1:30pm: Creole String Beans
4:15pm: Lost Bayou Ramblers
7:00pm: Roddie Romero & The Hub-City Allstars

North End Zone Stage
10:45am & 12:25pm: Mahogany Brass Band
2:05pm: Meschiya Lake
3:40pm: John Mooney
5:30 & 8:25pm: Viváz
7:10pm: Betty Winn & One A-Chord

South End Zone Stage
10:45am & 1:55pm: Lars Edegran's New Orleans Jazz Band
12:20 & 3:30pm: Kristin Diable
5:05 & 8:25pm: Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band
6:45pm: Sunpie & The LA Sunspots


Sunday, Feb 3
NFC Stage
10:10 & 11:10am: Cynthia Girtley's Gospel
12:00pm: Soul Rebels

AFC Stage
10:40am: Charmaine Neville Band
12:30pm: Papa Grows Funk

North End Zone Stage
10:15am & 12:55pm: Treme Brass Band
11:25am: Tim Laughlin
South End Zone Stage
10:15am & 1:00pm: Washboard Chaz Blues Trio
11:30am: David Doucet Cajun Trio

Saturday Fun!!

Yes - it IS a "Hot Beaver" Oyster Eating Challenge over at Grand Isle on Fulton!! Grand Isle’s “HOT BEAVER” challenge is Saturday!!

The oyster competition kicks-off this Saturday at 11 a.m., and will pit 10 local New Orleanians against each other to slurp down a dozen raw oyster in two (2) minutes. The catch is that each oyster will be topped with a half-teaspoon of Beaver Brand Extra Hot Horseradish!

The promotion kicks-off this weekend, but will be ongoing in the restaurant moving forward -- so definitely an exciting promotion for locals and tourists alike.

If the contestants are able complete the challenge, Grand Isle will cover the entire tab (oysters and beer) and throw in a grand prize … a t-shirt to announce their victory, along with the official title of GRAND ISLE BEAVER BUSTER. You don't want to miss this one!!

Family Gras is happening Friday at 2:00 pm and Saturday 12:00 pm on the Neutral Ground of Veterans Memorial Boulevard -between Causeway & Severn (across from Lakeside Mall)
Admission: FREE (VIP, 2 Day Royal Pass available for purchase $99)

Family Gras is the perfect getaway for family. Family Gras traditionally takes place on the neutral ground (median) of Veterans Memorial Boulevard across from Lakeside Shopping Center in Metairie, Louisiana. An ideal location to see the pageantry of Mardi Gras and enjoy the outdoor concerts with Live Music on the Festival Plaza Main Stage by National Artists and Louisiana's own.

WeFREE concerts, FREE Mardi Gras parades! Fabulous Flambeau Food Court & Beverage Zones, Kid-friendly activities - The Andes Rock Climbing Wall, the Bubble Blast (Walk & Play inside a giant hamster ball as it floats atop a pool of water), shop the Art Walk, and more. If you prefer an "up close & personal" experience with backstage access and premium stage viewing, access to VIP food & beverage, the VIP Royal Pass is available for purchase online at Ticketmaster.com for $99.00 per person. Pass is valid for both Friday & Saturday.

Costuming encouraged...come out for Fun Friday wearing your carnival colors, and join us Sports Saturday wearing your favorite team colors!
No Outside Food & Beverage Allowed / No Pets Allowed
No Skateboards / No Bikes on grounds (bike rack will be available)

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1
Amanda Shaw 2:00pm-2:45pm
Fitz and the Tantrums 3:05pm-4:10pm
Katie Armiger 4:30pm-5:20pm
Soul Asylum 5:40pm-7:00pm
Creedence Clearwater Revisited 7:20pm-8:30pm

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2013
Big Bad VooDoo Daddy Rattle Them Bones
20th Anniversary Tour 12:00pm-1:00pm
Cowboy Mouth 1:20pm-2:20pm
ZZ Ward 2:40pm-3:30pm
Blues Traveler 3:50pm-5:15pm
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons 5:35pm-7:30pm

Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this evening...If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire -  http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!!  And be sure to tune in to WWOZ today from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm with my hubby Bill deTurk!!!


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Havin' a Super Thursday with Free Concerts and Lots of Music 'Round Town!

Good morning everybody - Happy Thursday!

Free Super Bowl Fun!!

Tonight!!  Verizon Super Bowl Boulevard: Woldenberg Park at 1 Canal Street. Admission is free. It's happening from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Featuring a lineup of local music artists, popular food and beverage offerings, live national television broadcasts, interactive fan events and the iconic larger-than-life Super Bowl Roman numerals.

Verizon Super Bowl Boulevard is a marquee event "where Super Bowl lives," hosted on the grounds of Audubon Nature Institute's iconic Woldenberg Park. The Boulevard features a four-day lineup of local music artists, popular food and beverage offerings, live television broadcasts from the NFL Network, SportsNet and Comcast, and the Super Bowl roman numerals.

Free to the public, Verizon Super Bowl Boulevard will open today and runs daily until Super Bowl Sunday. Complementing the public entertainment, broadcast, and celebratory offerings on Super Bowl Blvd., fans of all ages will have opportunities to interact with numerous NFL and Host Committee partner events. The main attraction, the larger-than life XLVII Roman Numerals, standing at 30 feet high and over 100 feet wide, will arrive at their home in the Mississippi River by barge at 6:30 pm. Celebrate New Orleans' Perfect 10th Super Bowl with a true New Orleans-style festival!

NFC Stage
5:40pm: Stooges Brass Band
8:40pm: Bonerama

AFC Stage
5:00pm: Lyle Henderson & Emanu-EL
7:20pm: Amanda Shaw & The Cute Guys

North End Zone Stage
5:00 & 7:20pm: Original Dixieland Jazz Band
6:00pm: Hot Club of New Orleans
8:40pm: Stooges Brass Band

South End Zone Stage
5:00pm: Cameron Dupuy& The Cajun Troubadours
6:00 pm and 7:20pm: High Ground Drifters Bluegrass Band
8:40pm: Hot Club of New Orleans

More Thursday Fun!

Don't miss out on the weekly wine tasting at Cork and Bottle (3700 Orleans ) about 5:00 pm in Mid-City - Taste some amazing wines.  Sip, shop and purchase your favorite wine! You can also head on over to Clever (right next door) for a great cocktail after attending the free wine tasting.  And be sure to stop by the Crescent City Farmer's Market (in the parking lot) and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more!

Some More Thursday Night Music

There's lots of fun going on over at Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) tonight at 8:00 p.m. come check out Spencer Bohren and the Whippersnappers!!!

It's a lovely evening Uptown for some winter cocktails and music over at the the Columns Hotel (3811 St. Charles) this evening.  Enjoy the sounds of Kristina Morales at 8:00 pm.

Over on Frenchmen Street d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen St.) has a superb double header with piano man Jon Cleary for an early show at 7:00 pm, and be sure to sty on for the always entertaining and very interesting New Orleans Bingo! Show at 10:00 pm.

Spotted Cat Music Club (623 Frenchmen) has a triple header with Sarah McCoy at 4:00 pm, Miss Sophie Lee at 6:00 and stay on and party with Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 10:00 PM!!

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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Wednesday with Culture, Super Bowl Fun, Caps for Kids and Lots of Great Music!

Happy Hump Day Everybody!

Culture!

Experience an Evening of Cultural Indulgences at the  Jazz Club at the JW Marriott (614 Canal Street) from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tonight's event features new works by local artist Fran Barrineau with Cajun Mardi Gras mask collage/paintings - plus music from Javier Gutierrez, a spirit tasting with complimentary hors d’oeuvres....Make a purchase of $1,000 or more by  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)

Super Bowl Fun!

Today is Opening Day of the 2013 NFL Experience Driven by GMC, the NFL's interactive theme park, is on today from 3-10 p.m. at the Convention Center - Gate A. The NFL Experience returns to New Orleans for the first time since 2002, and for the third time in its 21-year history. New Orleans first hosted the NFL Experience in 1997.

NFL Experience festivities kick off with a grand opening ceremony at 3 p.m.!!
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.:NFL PLAYERS Autograph Signings with MARK INGRAM and DEUCE MCALLISTER, New Orleans Saints (Autograph Stage)
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.:New Orleans Saints Cheerleaders (Entertainment Stage)
3:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.:NFL PLAY 60 Youth Football Clinics (Clinic Field)
4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.:FUEL UP TO PLAY 60 Clinic (Rush Zone Clinic Field)
5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.:NFL PLAYERS Autograph Signings with KYLE RUDOLPH, Minnesota Vikings, and MALCOLM JENKINS, New Orleans Saints (Autograph Stage)
6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.:FUEL UP TO PLAY 60 Clinic (Rush Zone Clinic Field)
6:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.:Game Day Prep (Locker Room)
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.:NFL PLAYERS Autograph Signings with TOBY GERHART, Minnesota Vikings, and STEPHEN TULLOCH, Detroit Lions (Autograph Stage)
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.:You Make the Call Referee Clinic (Command Center)
8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.:FUEL UP TO PLAY 60 Clinic (Rush Zone Clinic Field)

General admission tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for children 12 and under, and permit entry for a particular day and time. Tickets can be purchased by calling (866) TIX-4NFL (849-4635), online at www.SuperBowl.com, at the Superdome box office at Gate A or at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center box office (beginning Jan. 30). Tickets sold at the convention center box office go on sale one hour before opening daily.
**Today is Saints Appreciation Day at the NFL Experience. All fans wearing a Saints jersey and purchasing tickets from the convention center box office will receive $5 off admission for Wednesday only. Woo hoo!!

Benefit!

Capture the Night with Dijon and Friends at Dijon (1329 Annunciation), a gala cocktail reception in honor of Caps for Kids to be held tonight from 7:00 to 10:00 pm! Caps for Kids is one of our City's most amazing organizations that works with children battling cancer and we are proud to announce we will be working with great friends in the restaurant and entertainment community such as Antoine's, Rene's Bistro, Boucherie, Cochon, La Petite Grocery, Bizou wines, Cathead Vodka, and Republic National Distributors just to name a few. There will be live music with special guest appearances and a silent auction! All ticket sales, food, wine, champagne, cocktails, and entertainment will be donated to Caps for Kids!  Tickets are $50 in advance and $65 at the door - Contact Melanie at 504-896-9346 or kmculla@capsforkids.com

Music!

Head on over to Frenchmen Street for a double header of music at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) - They've got an early show with the The Tin Men at 7:00 pm, and be sure to stay on for Walter "Wolfman" Washington at 10:00 pm - there's a $5 cover, but you know the Wolfman is worth it!

Have fun in Mid-City when you head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for some happy hour drinks and stay on for Tom McDermott with Meschiya Lake at 7:00 - Stay on for the trio of Johnny Sansone, John Fohl & Seth Walker - it's a great evening of music!

And there's more fun in Mid-City over at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)!  Tonight it's Wednesday night regular Major Bacon and as always they got 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....Tonight - it's the rockin' sounds of the Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Review 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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