Happy Weekend - Five Fun Things to Do in NOLA - 1/31/2014

Five Fun Things to do in NOLA this Weekend!

Friday!

Wine Tasting Fun!

Vino!

It's the weekly wine tasting over at Pearl Wine Company (Orleans at Moss St.) - from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.  Come out and taste the Wines of Marchesi de Frescobaldi before you buy. Plus! Galen Crippin, Director for Frescobaldi Wines of Italy, will be on-air with WGSO's The Wine Show with Tim McNally!

And you can double your wine tasting fun! Check out Swirl located on Ponce de Leon right off Esplanade and enjoy five FREE fabulous wines at 6:00 pm. Be sure grab a delicious small plate while you're there!

Mississippi Rail Company at Gasa Gasa Tonight!

Come out tonight to Gasa Gasa on Freret Street at 9:00 p.m. to celebrate New Orleans' own Mississippi Rail Company's launch of their new single, "Big Bad Wolf". (Listen to the new track, here: http://bit.ly/MRCrelix.)
*The band's unique blend of soulful blues breathes fresh, youthful energy into classic New Orleans roots music - moving music forward via a vehicle of the past. To celebrate a year of new tunes, Mississippi Rail Company will headline a hometown show in New Orleans at Gasa Gasa with support from the Coyotes.
For tickets visit: http://tktwb.tw/1geSsQF and for more on the band visit: www.mississippirailcompany.com. Come on out for a fantastic evening of live music on Freret Street!

If you love New Orleans classic music, then head on over to BJ's Lounge (4301 Burgundy) this evening for some down home Blues guitar - Tonight is the one and only Little Freddie King - Blues man Little Freddie is a member of the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame, and 42 year regular at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival - don't miss out on this Louisiana legend!  The fun starts up at 10:30 pm!!!




Saturday!

Freret Market! Start your weekend off at the Freret Street Market (corner of Freret and Napoleon) for more than 90 vendors with loads of food, produce, art, collectibles, pet adoptions, music and appearances by the Big Easy Roller Girls.  The market runs from noon to 5:00 pm and musical performances include - The Upstarts at Noon, Louisiana Hellbenders at 1:45 pm, and Caesar Brothers Band at  3:30 pm!  For more info visit www.freretmarket.org

The House of Blues (225 Decatur Street) celebrates their 20th Anniversary Saturday night as the longest running HOB in the country. Come out for the FREE party at 9:00 p.m. with headliner Kermit Ruffins and the Barbecue Swingers plus Colin Lake. It's going to be a night of festive fun on Decatur Street - Don't miss out!




Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this weekend...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 tune in today (Friday!) from 11-2 pm for the Louisiana Music Party with my hubby Bill deTurk!!

Happy Weekend with Vino, Beer, Gleason Gras, Art, Dancing and The Saints!

Happy Weekend!

Friday!

Wine Tasting Fun!

Vino!

It's the weekly wine tasting over at Pearl Wine Company (Orleans at Moss St.) - from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.  Come out and taste Hook and Ladder wines before you buy. Rolls n' Bowls will have their Spring Rolls from 5:00 to 9:00 pm and stick around for DeSoto Street Band at 8:00 pm!

And you can double your wine tasting fun! Check out Swirl located on Ponce de Leon right off Esplanade and enjoy a FREE wine tasting at 6:00 pm. Antonio Molesini of Republic National and Chris Noyes of Winebow Imports are pairing up for a killer tasting of Italian wines this Friday, and be sure grab one of Chef Walter's Italian themed small plates!

If you're Uptown head on over to Martin's Wine Cellar (3500 Magazine)....They'll be serving up some lovely wines from 4:30 to 6:30 pm!

Gleason Gras!

Former Saint and veritable hero Steve Gleason loves music, and the annual Gleason Gras features performances by Galactic, Anders Osborne, John Micheal Rouchell and other local rockers.  Come on down to Champions Square for an evening of great music and food! Admission for the event benefiting the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation’s ALS awareness efforts and the Gleason Family Trust is free, but VIP tickets are available here!



Great Music!

Head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) in the heart of Mid-City for an amazing show with Paul Sanchez and Friends including Arséne DeLay, Antoine Reynaldo Diel singing the songs and John Herbert playing harmonica on the songs of Paul Sanchez at 8:00 pm! And be sure to stay on for the band COOT at 10:30 p.m. Don't miss it - and be sure to come hungry for a sammich!

If you're craving the funky sounds of Egg Yolk Jubilee then get yourself down to the Bayou Beer Garden (326 N. Jeff Davis).  The party kicks off at 9:00 pm!

Saturday!

Beer and Racing!

It's the 2nd Annual Tails & Ales presented by Abita Beer! This tasting will feature more than 100 beers from around the world and will be held in the Club House at the New Orleans Fair Grounds over looking the paddock and the track! In addition to sampling some great brews you will get to experience live quarter horse racing!! The event is from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. General admission is $35. $70 VIP ticket includes a “VIP Hour” from 3:00-4:00 pm, with premium beer tastings and food. Tickets are limited - fans are encouraged to purchase in advance here 

Art!

It's an evening of amazing art and music at the Sibley Gallery (3427 Magazine St.). Please join us in celebrating the photography of Roland Guerin. Special performance by Roland Guerin and Wess 'Warm Daddy' Anderson, it's going to be a fabulous evening!!!

Dance!

Come Sssshhake Your Booty!! with a silent disco dance party in the Michalopoulos Courtyard (527 Elysian Fields)! One FREE drink if you arrive before midnight! What?! Yeah! Wireless transmitter channeling headsets provided for tunin' into the kickin' ass sssshhakin' beats of DJ James Carpenter spinnin' into the night! The dance party kicks up at 10:00 pm!! Come and sssshhake it with us! Sponsored by Old New Orleans Rum - $5 at the door FREE for Art Klub members!

Sunday!

Okay - Sunday is pretty simple - GEAUX SAINTS - BEAT THE DIRTY BIRDS!

Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this weekend...If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire -  http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!!



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Happy Weekend with Vino, Shopping, Christmas in July and a Celebration of Honey!

Happy Weekend!

Friday!

Wine Tasting Fun!

Vino!

It's the weekly wine tasting over at Pearl Wine Company (Orleans at Moss St.) - from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.  Get an extremely rare opportunity to taste Quintessa before you buy. Quintessa is a gorgeous Napa red that is consistently praised by wine lovers around the world. During the tasting NOLA Smokehouse serving some delicious smoked pork and gumbo.

And you can double your wine tasting fun! Check out Swirl located on Ponce de Leon right off Esplanade and enjoy a FREE wine tasting at 6:00 pm. Beth Kehn will continue to follow us on our journey through Italy with 4 great wines accompanied by Chef Walter's Italian themed small plates!

If you're Uptown head on over to Martin's Wine Cellar (3500 Magazine)....They'll be serving up some lovely wines from 4:30 to 6:30 pm!

Shopping Fun!

It's the Red, White and Book Sale this weekend at 3728 Laurel St.  Check out -  *Hot Red-Run Dresses, *Cool Summer Whites, *Fab Vintage Finds, and *Classic Lit from the Greeks to the Beats
FRI July 26 * 5-8 PM
SAT July 27 * 11 AM - 4 PM
Plus chilled white sangria will be served. Fun!

Get rid of the hot weather with the Cool Down Block Party on Magazine THIS FRIDAY! It's hot outside! Cool off your tootsies at the Block Party from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the 4100 and 4200 blocks of Magazine Street (between Milan and Napoleon) There'll be complimentary cold beverages, cool foods and frozen desserts, live music, trunk shows, in-store promotions and more. Participants include Rivista (offering free Italian soda shots, with incredible sweets and savories available for sale inside), No Fleas Market, Theo's, Rye, Bella & Harlow, Armoire, Dominique's, Feet First, Saucy's and more.



Party with a Purpose!

Soul Sister, Funk Baby, and Gasa Gasa present "It's a Love Thing" a benefit love-fest for Deborah Cotton from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at Gasa Gasa (4920 Freret St.) - DJ Soul Sister's debut right on party at Gasa Gasa + Complimentary eats by Boucherie Chef Nathanial Zimet, a Food Network 'Chopped' Champion + "A Love Thing"-themed live painting by Reuben Cheatem + art show curated by Funk Baby and featuring 10+ local artists. + Raffles and Silent Auctions
Admission: $10, with 100% of admission and raffle proceeds to be donated to the Fund for Deborah Cotton, helping her medical and recovery expenses incurred as a victim of the Mother's Day second line mass shooting. 30% of the art sales will be donated to the Fund, courtesy of Funk Baby.

Great Music!

Head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) in the heart of Mid-City for an amazing show with Paul Sanchez and Jim McCormick - their swapping songs at 8:00 pm! Don't miss it - and be sure to come hungry for a sammich!

Tipitina's Foundation presents FREE Fridays are back with another great show at Tips (501 Napoleon Ave.) - Tonight it's Stooges Brass Band + Ricky B - Admission is FREE of course!

Saturday!

Christmas in July!  It's time for Rudolph's Revenge - beginning at Barcadia on Tchoupitoulas at 11 a.m. 'til around 2 a.m. The Christmas in July event features free reindeer ears, drink specials, brunch deals, free play on most games, live music by The Free Drinks and Running of the Santas promos. There will also be free barbecue while supplies last and promos from Grand Marnier and Abita. The after party at Generations Hall (310 Andrew Higgins Drive) starts at 10 p.m. and is free for those donning reindeer ears.

Saturday is also Dirty Coast Fest at the Rusty Nail (1100 Constance) from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Enjoy live music by Sweet Crude plus Alexis and the Samurai, refreshments by La Cocinita, Hansen's Sno-Blitz and more - admission is free!

Sunday!

Hats off to Honey - A Jolly Jam! Come down to Cafe' Instanbul (2372 St. Claude) Sunday at 6:00 p.m. and celebrate the life of Pat's mother - Olive "Honey" LeRouge! This fun fundraiser will help defray the costs of Honey's funeral and will have a yummy potluck, live music, a silent auction and cash bar. Suggested donation is $20 - don't miss out on this celebration of Honey's life and make sure to where your best  hat!




Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this weekend...If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire -  http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!!



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Wednesday with a Concert, Wine, Gershwin and Lots of Music 'Round 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.) and enjoy The Yat Pack (1940's-1960's Hits) and DaRockits (1960's-1970's Hits).  Click the above link for complete concert series info!

Vino!

Come celebrate the New Wine Bar Menu at Swirl (3143 Ponce de Leon) with tonight's Wednesday Nite Flites, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. They'll be kicking off a brand spanking new wine bar menu this week and want to give you a sneak preview! Chose any four wines on the menu for your flite such as Champagne Jean Velut, Rafael Palacios Sabrego, a gorgeous Priorat from Spain or possibly a Syrah from Morocco? More than 25 wines by the glass to choose from for your flite - only $15!

Operatic Fun!

Come join the "sensatiable" singing trio, Bon Operatit!, for a FREE performance of "Summertime" The Best of George Gershwin at the Four Points Sheraton (541 Bourbon) in the Puccini Bar from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. 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

After the Point head on down to Frenchmen Street and check out all the music up and down the street!!

There's great music at d.b.a.  (618 Frenchmen) - with an early and a late show.  Come check out The Mirlitones at 7:00 pm with no cover - And then it's Walter Wolfman Washington & The Roadmasters at 10:00 pm - cover's only $5.00 - You know you love the Wolfman!

The Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has an afternoon and evening filled with music!!  Bart Ramsey at 4:00, Antoine Diel & The New Orleans Misfit Power at 6:00 pm and top off the night with St. Louis Jim & The Frenchmen St. Jug Band!

Looking to hang out with some lovely and talented ladies (plus have some great food too?) Then head on down to Three Muses (536 Frenchmen) as they present the monthly New Orleans Nightingales residency with Holly Bendtsen and Margie Perez at 7:00 pm. Come for a fun, cool, sexy, swinging time!

Mid City!

Have fun in Mid-City when you head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for Meschiya Lake and Tom McDermott at 8:00 p.m. And stay on for Hymn for Her at 10:30 p.m. they just made the Alternate Root's 20 Bands Pushing the Envelope! 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)! It's Major Bacon at 10:00 p.m.!  There's always bacon loving fun with no cover and free BLTs!!

Bowling and Rocking!

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 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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Happy Weekend with a Concert in the Courtyard, Vino, Music in the Quarter and Beer!

Happy Weekend!

A Friday Concert!

Concerts in the Courtyard

It's the final Concerts in the Courtyard at the Historic New Orleans Collection for the Spring Season so come out and experience a concert in the courtyard at the Historic New Orleans Collection in the heart of the French Quarter - 533 Royal Street. The show is from 6:00 to 8:00 pm with cellist and vocalist Helen Gillet. Sponsored by Associated Office Systems, the concert series features live music performed in a beautiful French Quarter courtyard. Admission includes three Praline Liqueur cocktails, provided by Sazerac! Admission is $10 at the door, free for THNOC members. Memberships begin at $35 per year. Guests must be 21 or older to enter.

Friday Vino Fun!

It's the weekly wine tasting over at Pearl Wine Company (Orleans at Moss St.) - from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.  Come out and sample some fantastic wines and take some home too!

And you can double your wine tasting fun! Check out Swirl located on Ponce de Leon right off Esplanade and enjoy a FREE wine tasting at 6:00 pm. Jared Breaux will be pouring 4 great wines from South America this week accompanied by some delicious tapas sent over by Chef Dan Esses. Come hungry for delicious empanades and ceviche too!

*And after Swirl...head right down the street for Lips and the Trips from 7:30 to 9:00 pm, at Fairgrinds Coffeehouse - Out in the Courtyard. Only cover charge are your inhibitions!

If you're Uptown head on over to Martin's Wine Cellar (3500 Magazine)....They'll be serving up some lovely wines from 4:30 to 6:30 pm!

Night at the Museum!

FRIDAY NIGHTS AT NOMA tonight from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tonight, NOMA presents a gallery talk with Rashaad Newsome and Miranda Lash in the Great Hall as well as screening two films in honor of Gay Pride Month. You can also check out Café NOMA for "Art You Can Eat," where Chef Haley Bittermann will lead a demonstration on culinary arts from the Caribbean islands. This event is included with museum admission. In honor of Inventing the Modern World: Decorative Arts from the World's Fairs, 1851-1939, all "Art You Can Eat" demonstrations in June will focus on cuisine from a different area of the globe.
*5-8 p.m.: Art Activity with 3 Ring Circus
*5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: DJ Bunny
*6 p.m.: Presentation by Rashaad Newsome and Miranda Lash in the Great Hall: King of Arms
*6 p.m.: "Art You Can Eat" cooking demonstration with Chef Haley Bittermann, Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group: "Island Inspired Cocktails & Cuisine" - In tribute to the 1891 world's fair in Kingston, Jamaica, the only fair held in the Caribbean Islands
*7:30 p.m.: Film: Drawing the Line: A Portrait of Keith Haring
*8 p.m.: Film: Artists of the 20th Century: Andy Warhol

Saturday Afternoon Music!

Head on down to the Old U.S. Mint (400 Esplanade) as Sasha Masakowski and Cindy Scott performers lead a free Jazz showcase from 2:00 to 3:30 p .m.  If you haven't checked out the beautiful and cool theater - you really need to get yourself down there!

While your in the Quarter check out a double header of music at the Louisiana Music Factory (210 Decatur) - It's a performance by Mia Borders at 2:00 pm and followed by Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes at 3:00 p.m.  Be sure to check out their amazing music collection and go home with a CD or classic album!

BEER!

Celebrate all things BEER at the WYES International Beer Tasting - Saturday night at Mardi Gras World (1380 Port of New Orleans) from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. - There will be over 275 beers to sample at the state's oldest beer tasting event. Snacks and non-alcholic beverages are complimentary, and dishes from Dat Dog, Foodie Call, La Cocinita and Rue Chow are available for purchase. Tickets are only $30 - for more info click www.wyes.com

Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this weekend...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 tune in today (Friday!) from 11-2 pm for the Louisiana Music Party with my hubby Bill deTurk!!



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Hooray for the Weekend with Vino, Museum Fun, Pat O's, a Healthy Movie, and a Southern Fried Zoo!

Happy Weekend!

Vino Fun!

It's the weekly wine tasting over at Pearl Wine Company (Orleans at Moss St.) - from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.  Come out and sample some fantastic wines and take some home too!  (They're also having a big wine garage sale on Saturday starting at 11:00 a.m. - great prices for delicious vinos - go ahead and stock up!)

And you can double your wine tasting fun! Check out Swirl located on Ponce de Leon right off Esplanade and enjoy a FREE wine tasting at 6:00 pm. Once you've tasted one of their excellent choices you'll be sure to be buy a bottle!

And there's more wine on the Bayou! It's Vino on the Bayou at The Pitot House (1440 Moss St.) from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Come enjoy the June Vino on the Bayou tasting with wine courtesy of Pearl Wine Co., musical entertainment from John Rankin,  Local writer Earl W. Hampton Jr. will be signing copies of his book "The Streetcar Guide to New Orleans". Admission is $5 for Landmarks members and $10 general admission.

Friday Night at the Museum!

Check out Friday Nights at NOMA this evening over at the New Orleans Museum of Art beginning at 5:00 pm and celebrate the weekend!  The event is FREE with museum admissions. This Friday, Judith H. Bonner, Senior Curator/Curator of Art at the Historic New Orleans Collection will give a lecture entitled, "The 1884 World's Fair, William Woodward, and Women's Education."  $10 Adults, $8 seniors, students, active military, $6 children ages 17 to 7, children 6 and under are free.  Check out all the fun events this evening!

5-8 p.m.: Art Activity with NOMA
5:30-8:30 p.m.: Music by Jasen Weaver
6 p.m.: "Art You Can Eat" with Chef Chip Flanagan of Ralph's on the Park: "Irish New Orleans Family Cooking Traditions"
6-7 p.m.: Lecture by Judith H. Bonner: "The 1884 World's Fair, William Woodward, and Women's Education"

Friday Cocktails!

Head on down to Pat O'Brien's (718 St. Peter) every Friday in June, July and August for live music on the Patio and great drink specials. Lucas Davenport will be providing the entertainment this Friday! See you there!




Friday Movie and Delicious Food!

Join The New Orleans Eat Local Challenge for a FREE on-location Green Screen event. Together with The Green Project and The Charitable Film Network, we will be showing the film "Ingredients". The screening will be held on the outdoor patio at Zeitgeist (1618 Oretha Castle Haley) with local food and beverage available for purchase. Come one, come all! Doors open at 7:00 pm and the screening starts once the sun goes down.

Weekend Fun!

It's Southern Fried Swamp Fest at the Audubon Zoo!! Traditional and non-traditional fried food will be featured, along with Cajun music in the Swamp Exhibit, lots more music on the Capital One stage, and animal presentations and crafters.  Also, DADS will enjoy FREE admission all day on Sunday in celebration of Father's Day! To expedite your entry, purchase and print tickets at home. Free tickets for dads will be available at Audubon Zoo's front gate when you arrive!  For a list of all the yummy fried foods and events click here!

Check out the great music!

Saturday
Performance Pavilion
11:00 am - 12:30 pm Country Fried
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Johnny Angel & the Swingin' Demons
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Jean "Mr. Big Stuff" Knight

Louisiana Swamp Exhibit
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Double Date featuring members of the Red Stick Ramblers and Savoy Family Band
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Double Date featuring members of the Red Stick Ramblers and Savoy Family Band

Sunday
Performance Pavilion
11:00 am - 12:30 pm Gal Holiday & the Honky Tonk Review
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Colin Lake
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Big Sam's Funky Nation

Louisiana Swamp Exhibit
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Brandon Moreau and his Cajungrass
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Brandon Moreau and his Cajungrass

That should get you going this weekend...if you're looking for musical fun be sure to click on the WWOZ Livewire for all kinds of good stuff going on around town!!



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What a Weekend in NOLA - Free Donuts, Wine, Festivals, Naked Bikes, Celebrating with Mr. Okra and Art!

 Happy Weekend!  Lots of good stuff going on around town!

Friday Fun!

FREE DONUTS!!

Celebrate one of the sweetest days of the year by commemorating National Doughnut Day with a one-of-a-kind complimentary treat from Krispy Kreme®. Stop in to any participating Krispy Kreme US shops for a FREE doughnut of any variety.
Where: Krispy Kreme in Metairie and Marrero: 825 Clearview Parkway, Metairie, LA 70001 and 4808 Lapalco Boulevard Marrero, LA 70072
Who: Everyone!
How: Just show up! The offer is good for one free doughnut of any variety per customer on Friday, June 7 only. Visit for store locations.
Cost: Free! No purchase necessary!

Wine Tastings! 

It's the weekly wine tasting over at Pearl Wine Company (Orleans at Moss St.) - from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.  Come out and sample some fantastic wines!

And you can double your wine tasting fun! Check out Swirl located on Ponce de Leon right off Esplanade and enjoy a FREE wine tasting at 6:00 pm. Once you've tasted one of their excellent choices you'll be sure to be buy a bottle!

More Weekend Fun!

Quarter Festin'!

Festival season ain't over yet!  We got two big events in the Quarter this weekend! It's Cajun - Zydeco Fest at the The Old U.S. Mint (400 Esplanade) - Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 am to 7:00 pm - Admission is free! 

The Cajun - Zydeco Fest features two stages of music, more than a dozen food vendors and a large crafts fair - all in the historic French Quarter - the event has become one of the major attractions of New Orleans' social calendar.  Check out the music schedule and click on the link for more food and fun fest info!  http://www.jazzandheritage.org/cajun-zydeco

Saturday, June 8

Esplanade Avenue Stage

11:30 am to 1:00 pm Mary Broussard & Sweet La La
1:30 pm to 3:00 pm Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band
3:30 pm to 5:00 pm T-Broussard & the Zydeco Steppers
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Rosie Ledet

Barracks Street Stage

11:00 am to 12:30 pm Dikki Du & the Zydeco Krewe
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Les Freres Michot
3:15 pm to 4:45 pm Bruce Daigrepont
5:15 pm to 6:45 pm Corey Ledet & His Zydeco Band

Sunday, June 9

Esplanade Avenue Stage

11:30 am to 1:00 pm Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic
1:15 pm to 2:45 pm Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie
3:30 pm to 5:00 pm Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Sunpie & the La. Sunspots

Barracks Street Stage

11:00 am to 12:30 pm Li'l Nathan & the Zydeco Big Timers
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers
3:15 pm to 4:45 pm Beausoleil
5:15 pm to 6:45 pm Lost Bayou Ramblers

COOL! INTERVIEW STAGE
The National Park Service and the Louisiana State Museum are providing access to the beautiful new theater on the Third Floor of the Old U.S. Mint - where the Jazz and Heritage folks will present interviews with many of the performers. Audience members will hear first-hand how our artists learned their craft and carry on our culture. And it'll be a great place to get out of the heat and enjoy some cool air before heading back out for more dancing, eating and shopping. Interviews will be from noon to 5 p.m. both days of the festival.

Interview Stage Schedule:

Saturday

1:00 pm:  Dikki Du – interviewed by David Kunian
2:00 pm:  Mary Broussard & T-Broussard – interviewed by Bill deTurk
3:00 pm:  Les Freres Michot (Tommy Michot) – interviewed by Fred Kasten
4:00 pm:  The Babineaux Sisters – interviewed by Fred Kasten

Sunday

1:00 pm  Bruce “Sunpie” Barnes – interviewed by Fred Kasten
2:00 pm  Andre Thierry – interviewed by Fred Kasten
3:00 pm  Dwayne Dopsie – interviewed by Fred Kasten
4:00 pm  Lost Bayou Ramblers (Louis Michot) – interviewed by Fred Kasten

THE FRENCH MARKET'S 27TH ANNUAL CREOLE TOMATO FESTIVAL SATURDAY AND SUNDAY!

Creole Tomato Ursulines Street Stage

Saturday

10:30 am to 12:00 pm Jonno
12:30 pm to 2:00 pm The Babineaux Sisters
2:30 pm to 4:00 pm Ganey Arsement
4:30 pm to 6:00 pm Sean Ardoin

Sunday

10 a.m. Music Street Jazz Band
12 noon Red Hot Brass Band
1:15-2:00 Ashley Renay
2:15-3:15 p.m. Erica Falls
3:30-5:00 p.m. Gina Brown
5:15-6:00 p.m. Lagniappe Brass Band

FRESH CREOLE TOMATOES FOR SALE& COMPLIMENTARY TOMATOES W/ RETAIL PURCHASE

This year's Creole tomatoes will be provided by George's Produce, Ben & Ben Becnel, Inc., and La Greco Farms and will be for sale throughout the Farmers Market. Retail shoppers who spend $30 in French Market District stores receive a free basket of tomatoes while supplies last. Tomato samples will be offered throughout the Festival.

COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS AT THE FARMERS MARKET ALL WEEKEND

SATURDAY, JUNE 8TH

11 a.m. New Orleans School of Cooking
12 p.m. CREOLE TOMATO EATING CONTEST
1 p.m. Purloo
2 p.m. Muriel’s Jackson Square
3 p.m. Cafe B
4 p.m. Galvez Restaurant
5 p.m. J’ Seafood Dock

SUNDAY, JUNE 9TH

11 a.m. Nola Food & Truck Convi Collective
12 p.m. CREOLE TOMATO EATING CONTEST
1 p.m. Irish House
2 p.m. Cupcake Fairies
3 p.m. Cajun Cafe at the Market
4 p.m. French Market Produce
5 p.m. World Famous N’Awlins Cafe and Spice Emporium

For the whole Tomato Fest line-up of fun click here!

Saturday Night Fun in the Bywater

Swing by Mickey Markey Park for the start of the The Fourth Annual World Naked Bike Ride in New Orleans will take place today. The ride will start at 5:00pm from Mickey Markey Park (Piety and Royal Street)The riders will travel through the French Quarter passing Jackson Square and return to the park by way of Bourbon St. There will be an after party at the Country Club on Louisa St. Ride naked!

Party with Mr. Okra tonight at BJ's Lounge (4301 Burgundy St.). It's traveling produce man, Mr. Okra's, 70th birthday and the fun begins at 6:00 pm with music by Guitar Slim and delicious food from Sergio and family! Come wish him a happy day, and check out his veggie truck - if you've never seen it, you're truly missing a piece of rolling art!

Art Openings on St. Claude

If you're looking for some art openings this evening you don't have to go far. Check out these fine galleries in the St. Claude neighborhood - most opening receptions last from 6:00 to 9:00 pm (or a little later).

*Staple Goods - 1340 St. Roch
*Second Story Gallery - 2372  St. Claude
*Byrdie's Gallery - 2422A St. Claude
*Antenna - 3718 St. Claude
*Good Children's Gallery - 4037 St. Claude
*The Front - 4100 St. Claude

Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this weekend...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 tune in today (Friday!) from 11-2 pm for the Louisiana Music Party with my hubby Bill deTurk!!



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Happy Weekend with Vino, Ouzo/OPA, Jambalaya and More!!

Happy Three Day Weekend - Woop woop!!!

Vino Fun!!

NOWFE - Grand Tasting!!

Looking for amazing vino, delicious food, and music?  Then head on down to the Convention Center today and tomorrow for the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience (NOWFE) Grand Tastings this evening from 6 to 9 pm and tomorrow from 2 to 5 pm.  You're going to have an amazing time (believe me!!) Click here for all the information and get on down there for the fun!!

Looking for more wine - then head on over to Bayou St. John (cause it's a wine kind of weekend!)  It's the Friday Free for All from 6 to 8 pm at Swirl Wine Bar & Market (3143 Ponce de Loen).  Don't miss our crazy fun Friday tasting with Beth Kehn pouring four great domesitc wines including some of the Jed Steele selections and chef Walter's "must-try" small plates! This tasting is free!  And be sure to look out for the Swirl folks over at The NOWFE Grand Tastings too!!

And there's more wine on the Bayou! It's Vino on the Bayou at The Pitot House (1440 Moss St.) from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Come enjoy the May Vino on the Bayou tasting with wine courtesy of Pearl Wine Co., musical entertainment from Harmonouche, and food will be available for purchase from Jacques-Imo's and Crabby Jack's - so come hungry! $5 admission for Landmarks members and $10 general admission.

OPA!!

Greek Fest!!

Well, if it's Memorial Day weekend it can only mean one thing...and that's Greek Fest (1200 Robert E. Lee Blvd.) The Big 4-0PA!!! It's the 40th annual Hellenic party with a uniquely New Orleans flair!  Join the fun for delicious food, delightful drinks, and entertainment the entire family will enjoy.  (Entrance fee is only $5...and children under 12 get in FREE!) The fest runs all weekend, and tonight things get kickin' at 5:00 pm...Oh....and make sure you check out the ouzo daiquiri...it's a good one!

Head down the road.....

And if you're searching for a great little road trip...(it's really not that far)...You've got to head on over to Gonzales for the Jambalaya Festival today through Sunday in Gonzales (120 Irma Blvd.)!!  The festivities get kickin' up today with cooking contests starting up at 10:00 am and the fun runs through midnight....."The World's Largest Jambalaya Cook-Off" is the big event with rides, music, a car show, cooking contests and more then 20 bands!!  For more details on all the fun and how to get there...click here!!

Grand Opening!

It's the Grand Opening of Rabbit Ears (8225 Oak Street) the home of vintage furniture & all kinds of good stuff!!!  The long-anticipated opening  of Rabbit Ears vintage furniture & stuff is opening on Friday (tonight!!) Come out for a glass of wine and peruse the huge display of fabulous furniture and smalls.

That should get you going this weekend...if you're looking for musical fun be sure to click on the WWOZ Livewire..and make sure you tune in to www.WWOZ.org today from 11- 2 pm for the best music show in town..The Louisiana Music Party with your host Bill deTurk!!



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Happy Weekend with Concerts in the Courtyard and Fun on the Bayou!!

Hurray for Friday and what a beautiful day it is!!

It's Concerts in the Courtyard at the Historic New Orleans Collection....What a treat this is (and beautiful weather!).....Experience a concert in the courtyard at the Historic New Orleans Collection in the heart of the French Quarter - 533 Royal Street. The show is from 6:00 to 8:00 pm with Mas Mamones...Over the band’s nearly 20-year history, the mission has remained the same: to play authentic Latin music featuring rhythms from the Caribbean islands and Central and South America! Admission is $10, FREE for THNOC members, and includes 3 complimentary cocktails - Sazerac will provide Herbsaint Frappes! Guests must be 21 or older to enter.

There's lots of good times on the Bayou!  Start off your evening with a wine tasting at Swirl on Ponce de Leon (right of Esplanade) at 6:00 pm and right down the street at Fairgrinds Coffee House you got Lips and the Trips at 7:30 pm...you don't want to miss Lips - it's going to be a great show!!

The Bayou Boogaloo starts up at 5:00 pm on the banks of Bayou St. John (and Orleans Ave.) with a full weekend, of music, food, art and the "Derby Duck Race" for Second Harvest this Sunday.

Positive Vibration Foundation Stage	National Endowment for the Arts Stage	First NBC Bank Kids Stage
Tasha B & DJ Jubilee w/ Partners N Crime & Big Easy Bounce 5:00 - 7:00 PM Rebirth Brass Band 7:30 - 9:00 PM	Corey Henry and Treme Funktet 5:00 - 6:15 PM Alvin Youngblood Hart 6:45 - 8:15 PM	Community Works of La. 5:00 - 5:30 PM Massage by Blue Cliff College 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Positive Vibration Foundation Stage	National Endowment for the Arts Stage	Abita Stage	First NBC Bank Kids Stage
Alexy Marti Septet 12:15 - 1:30 PM Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Cha's 2:45 - 4:00 PM Debauche 5:15 - 6:30 PM Bonerama 7:45 - 9:15 PM	Andrew Duhon 11:00 - 12:15 PM Cha Wa 12:45 - 2:00 PM Johnny Dilks and Highway Kind 2:30 - 3:45 PM Iris May Tango 4:15 - 5:30 PM Bas Clas 6:00 - 7:30 PM The Goodnight Show with John Calhoun 8:00 - 9:15 PM	Coyotes 11:00 - 12:15 PM Scorceses 1:30 - 2:45 PM The Honorable South 4:00 - 5:15 PM Brass-A-Holics 6:30 - 7:45 PM	Family Yoga 10:00 - 11:00 AM Dance Quarter 11:30 - 12:30 PM Hope Stone Kids Workshop 12:30 - 1:30 PM Hope Stone Kids Performance 1:30 - 2:30 PM Hope Stone Kids Workshop 2:30 - 3:30 PM Jazz Hip Hop Drum Circle 4:00 - 5:00 PM Blake Amos 5:30 - 6:45 PM

*all day on First NBC Bank Kids Stage - Rhino Contemporary Crafts and Crafts by Mid City Public Library

Dance Lessons at Positive Vibration Stage: 1:45pm – Latin Dance by Dance Quarter, 4:15pm – Dance Trance by Dance Quarter, 6:45pm – Hip Hop by Dance Quarter

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Positive Vibration Foundation Stage	National Endowment for the Arts Stage	Abita Stage	First NBC Bank Kids Stage
Pine Leaf Boys 12:15 - 1:10 PM New Orleans Nightingales 2:20 - 3:30 PM Ironing Board Sam 4:40 - 5:50 PM The Dirty Dozen Bras Band 7:00 - 8:30 PM	Brandon Miller & Louisiana Inferno 11:00 - 12:15 PM Schatzy 12:45 - 2:00 PM Big Chief Victor Harris, Spirit FiYiYi, and the Mandingo Warriors 2:30 - 3:45 PM Hot 8 Brass Band 4:15 - 5:30 PM Fleur de Tease 6:00 - 7:30 PM	Zion Harmonizers 11:00 - 12:10 PM The Local Skank 1:10 - 2:20 PM Alexis & the Samurai 3:30 - 4:40 PM Remedy Krewe 5:50 - 7:00 PM	Family Yoga 10:00 - 11:00 AM Acrobats Performance 11:30 - 12:30 PM Miss Claudia's Sing-along Americana 1:00 - 2:10 PM Kat Walker's Painting Singer 2:30 - 3:40 PM Morris Jeff Students Sing Spanish Songs

Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this weekend...If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!!



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Weekend Fun with Wine, The Arts, a Little Italy, Some Girls and Some Soul!

Happy Weekend!  Here are some hot things to do this cold weekend!!

Friday Fun!

Wine Tastings!

Hooray for wine!  It's the weekly wine tasting over at Cork & Bottle (Orleans at Moss St.) - from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.  Come out and sample some fantastic wines with all tasting wines 10% off!
'10 Bouchard Aine & Fils Pouilly-Fuisse'
'11 Poggio Anima Uriel Silcilia Grillo
'09 L'Ecume Oregon Pinot Noir
'09 Antigal Uno Malbec
'11 Penfolds Bin 2 Shiraz Mourvedre

Double your wine tasting pleasure in Mid-City! Check out Swirl located on Ponce de Leon right off Esplanade and enjoy a FREE wine tasting at 6:00 pm.
*What do you get when you combine two creative, passionate wine geeks with a love of Napa Valley and an absolute devotion to experiencing all that is good about their native city? Vending Machine Winery is the love child of Monica Bourgeois and Neil Gernon, native New Orleanians who bring a local twist to their small production, high quality yet incredibly affordable Napa Valley Wines. Monica & Neil will be at Swirl for the Friday Free For All as we taste the brand spankin' new vintages of the Crooked Mayor Cabernet, the Double Shotgun, the crazy good new Horror Show blend and the 2009 Loula's Revenge Chardonnay.

And if you're Uptown head on over to Martin's Wine Cellar (3500 Magazine)....They'll be serving up some lovely wines from 4:30 to 6:30 pm!
Donati Sorelle per Sempre Chardonnay Central Coast 2011 (California)
Chateau les Tuileries Bordeaux Blanc Sec 2010 (France) $12.99
Caparzo Sangiovese 2010 (Italy)
Domaine Gérard Mugneret Bourgogne Passetoutgrain 2010 (France)

Friday Artsy Fun!

Crafters Paradise: Selections from the Louisiana Crafts Guild
The Arts Council of New Orleans showcases some of the finest crafts persons from Louisiana in a group show currently on display in the Arts Council's Gallery ( 935 Gravier St.)
Featuring the work of Anita Ahrens, Amy Anderson, Greg Arceneaux, Annette Aucion, Rosalyn Bernard, Susan Breeland, Luann Duhon, Michelle Fontenot, John Gargano, Michelle Hudelot, Emma Hughes, Pat Juneau, Cynthia Kilgore, Laura Glen Lawson, Mandie Lucas, Terry Palmer, Andrew Jackson Pollack, Mark Sanders, and David and Emily Wortman.
The show will run through March 31st. A special reception will be held tonight from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with food, drink, and fun for all. We invite all guild members and craft enthusiasts to view this exciting show!

Sunday Fun!

The Italian's are coming!! It's the Italian-American Marching Club Pre-Parade Celebration at the Piazza D'Italia (300 Poydras). Celebrate with Queen Gilberti, plus honorees Frank Stallone, Vince Pastore and Chef David Greco!! There's going to be delicious food, wine and music! Come out and celebrate from 11:00 am to Noon!!

Fun All Weekend Long!!

It's Nola Girl Jam 2013 - Tonight through Sunday!! A weekend of oodles of dancing to (and with) our incredible local lady talent!   Check out the amazing schedule below - and click NOLA Girl Jam for all the fun info!!

Friday
8-9pm Pre-Show Cocktail Party - FREE COCKTAILS FOR TICKETS HOLDERS!
Location: Old US Mint Jazz Theatre - 400 Esplanade Ave
Details: Free cocktails available to ticket holders for one hour 8-9pm only.

9pm-12am
WELCOME TO THE JAZZ AGE
Location: Old US Mint Jazz Theatre - 400 Esplanade Ave
Details: Ben Polcer & friends lead an impressive line-up of local lady talent including; Kristina Morales, Miss Sophie Lee, Margie Perez, Sarah Peterson. The evening will also feature a best dressed contest, performances by chorus girls, burlesque beauties, & open social dancing all night long.

Saturday

10am **Women in History Tour
Location: Courtyard of Antoinnes Annex Coffee Shop - 500 Block of Royal

Daytime Events at The Old US Mint
12:30- 1:30pm Connecting to Jazz rhythms AND a dance partner with Andy Reid
1:30-1:45pm Women in Jazz Talk by Jazz Park
2:00-3:30pm Concert and Dance with Aurora Nealand's Royal Roses
Location: Old US Mint Jazz Theatre - 400 Esplanade Ave

8-9pm
Pre-Show Cocktail Party - FREE COCKTAILS FOR TICKETS HOLDERS!
Location: Old US Mint Jazz Theatre - 400 Esplanade Ave
Details: Free cocktails available to ticket holders for one hour 8-9pm only.

9pm-12am
RETURN TO STORYVILLE
Location: Old US Mint Jazz Theatre - 400 Esplanade Ave.
Details: Ben Polcer & friends lead an impressive line-up of local lady talent including;, Debbie Davis, Sasha Masakowski, Pfister Sisters, and Marla Dixon. The evening will also feature a costume contest, performances by chorus girls, burlesque beauties, an All-Girl Solo Charleston Contest, and open social dancing on a smooth wood floor.

Sunday

Dance Classes
11- 12pm Solo Charleston with Nathalie Gomes-Adams
12:15-1:15 Solo Jazz Movement with Giselle Anguizola
1:30-2:30 Burlesque for Modest Girls with Bella Blue
Location: Old US Mint Jazz Theatre - 400 Esplanade Ave.

5-7:30pm
Jazz Happy Hour w/ an All Girl Jazz Band!
Location: Three Muses, 536 Frenchmen St
Details: Local ladies play traditional jazz for your listening pleasure. Come enjoy our best female jazz talent, eat some delicious tapas, sip tasty drinks.

6pm - Late
Frenchmen Street Club Crawl
Location: Various clubs along Frenchmen St (between Royal & Decatur)
Details: Stroll along New Orleans famed music street and dance in and out of DBA, The Spotted Cat, Three Muses, Maison, Yuki and more. No cover anywhere. ALWAYS BUY a drink, TIP the band, and TIP your bartender.


It's Soul Fest at the Audubon Zoo - Saturday and Sunday!!
Greek Steppers, Mardi Gras Indians and a special second line will all be a part of the 10th Anniversary celebration!  Visitors will enjoy authentic soul food prepared by local restaurants and caterers, and in addition to our exciting collection of exotic animals, kids will enjoy hands on activities at the Kid's Cultural tent. Visitors of all ages can receive free wellness information from local health organizations. Visitors can also purchase a special commemorative 10th Anniversary Soul Fest tee shirt!
Locals can also join us in honoring African American Firsts Dr. Charles C. Teamer, Sr., St. John Parish Sheriff Mike Tregre, George LaFargue, Jr., Rev. Doctor Ernest Marcelle, Jr., and Kelsey Joseph.

ENTERTAINMENT

Saturday

11:15am JAM-ALL
12:00pm Tara Alexander
1:00pm Faith V
2:00pm Mia Borders
2:50pm Greek Show
3:15pm Zena Moses and Rue Fiya
4:15pm Michael “Soulman” Baptiste

Sunday, March 3, 2013

11:15am Golden Comanche Mardi Gras Indians
12:00pm African American First Tribute Dr. Corey Hebert, Guest Emcee’
12:45pm Aisha Boyd (Get Yah Praise On Gospel Showcase)
1:30pm Erica Falls
2:30pm Gina Brown (G Slide Mob)
3:20pm Soul Train Line
4:00pm Grammy Award Nominee - Luke James

Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this today and tomorrow...If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire -  http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!!



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Happy V-Day with Vino and Some Love Music!!

It's a lovely Thursday - Happy Valentine's Day!!

Thursday Events

Start you're evening off with some romantic vino!!

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.  So, come sip, shop and get your wine and purchase your favorite wine for 10% off! You can also stop at Clever (right next door) for a great Valentine's Day cocktail after attending the free wine tasting.

Special Valentine's Day Flite Nite at Swirl Wine Bar (3143 Ponce de Lone) so start your evening with a bubbles flite at the bar! Try four delicious sparklers including the staff favorite Jean Velut Brut Champagne for $15. Don't feel like a full flite of bubbles? Just add the Jean Velut or any of the featured bubblies into a flite of your choice! We'll also have chocolate plates available with 3 different selections from Bittersweet Confections for $8. No reservations neccessary, just pull up a seat at the bar and pick up your boarding pass! They're starting at 5:30 just in case you have early dinner plans!

Love Concert!

It's a romantic evening of music at the Ogden Southern Museum of Art (925 Camp St.) - Ogden after Hours. The concert kicks off at 6:00 pm as the Ogden presents Dr. Valerie Francis and Dr. Wilfred Delphin.  Dr. Valerie Francis performs locally, nationally and internationally. Leading roles to her credit include: Aida, Bess, Serena, Magda, Donna Anna, Donna Elvira, Musetta, Madame Euterpova, Madama Butterfly and Carmen. Dr. Wilfred Delphin is one half of the internationally renowned piano duo Delphin and Romain, which debuted in 1977 at Carnegie Hall!  Tonight the O BAR's celebrates February with the O-Margarita! *Remember with your Ogden membership all of these excellent concerts are FREE!!!  And....my hubby Bill deTurk will be doing the interview today - so you definitely don't want to miss it!

House Party!

It's a Valentine's House Party y'all - with Keith Burnstein and Lynn Drury! They've been having so much fun playing duo shows around NOLA and the Gulf Coast that we decided to share the love on Valentine's Day. So join them at their friends, Jake and Allisyn(and Camille)'s house, for a great night of Lynn and Keith originals, played in an intimate setting (1316 Joliet Street). They'd love to see you there! Doors at 7pm - Concert will be two short sets starting at 8pm SHARP.
Please bring $10 suggested donation for the artists and a snack or drink of your choice. It's a potluck house party yall!

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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Weekend Fun in Nola with Wine, Elvis, Zebras and Queens!!

Happy Friday and TGIF!!

Friday Fun

Wine Tastings!

Hooray for wine!  It's the weekly wine tasting over at Cork & Bottle (Orleans at Moss St.) - from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.  Come out and sample some fantastic wines with all tasting wines 10% off!

Double your wine tasting pleasure in Mid-City! Check out Swirl located on Ponce de Leon right off Esplanade and enjoy a FREE wine tasting at 6:00 pm. .. Plus the folks at Swirl will be dishing out Chef Walter's fabulous tapas ranging from $5-$7.

Night at the Museum!

Check out Friday Nights at NOMA this evening over at the New Orleans Museum of Art beginning at 5:00 pm and celebrate the weekend!  The event is FREE with museum admissions. NOMA celebrates two exhibitions:  Lifelike and Ida Kohlmeyer: 100th Anniversary Highlights, with an artist’s perspective, a gallery talk, music and fun! $10 Adults, $8 seniors, students, active military, $6 children ages 17 to 7, children 6 and under are free.

5 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Art Making Activity with NOMA
5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.: Performance by the Tufts University Wind Ensemble in the Stern Auditorium
6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: Music by Kat Walker
6 p.m.: Lifelike: Artist Perspective with Dan Tague
7:30 p.m.: Ida Kohlmeyer: 100th Anniversary Highlights Gallery Talk with Curator, Anne C.B. Roberts and the Françoise Billion Richardson Curator of African Art, Bill Fagaly

Tonight don't miss out on a hunka hunka fun at the Rolling Elvi 10th Birthday Party 8:00 pm at The Howlin' Wolf (907 South Peters). Join in celebrating the 10th Birthday Party of The Krewe of The Rolling Elvi!
Featuring:
Atomic Daddy-O
Clockwork Elvis
Life Without Elvis
The Jailhouse Rockers
Come One, Come All!! Only $5! What a Bargain!

Help out the pups and kittens at Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO) Annual Twelfth Night Fundraiser from 6:00 until 10:00 pm at the Creole Gardens Bed and Breakfast Hotel (1415 Prytania). Come for an evening of ARNO-tastic revelry with live music, delicious food, a silent auction, and a chance to win a fantastic grand prize! Tickets are $25 (includes one drink and one entry for grand prize) and can be purchased at the door or online: tickets

Saturday Fun!

Stock up on all your Mardi Gras stuff at the Piety Street Market at the Old Ironworks (612 Piety) - It's Carnival time! 40+ vendors offer a festive array of Mardi Gras costumes, accessories & masks handmade jewelry and crafts, homemade goodies, vintage collectibles, and unbeleivable flea market finds!!

Zebras and Ostriches - oh my!!  Things just keep getting wilder at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, where live zebras will compete in an exhibition race on Saturday!! The first zebra race ever in the South will be paired with the return of ostrich and mascot racing. First post for the twilight Thoroughbred program will be 2 p.m., with mascots, ostriches and zebras scheduled to race under the lights in the evening hours, after 6 p.m.
General Admission will be $10 at the door. Clubhouse and Miller Time Beer Garden admission will be $15. Children 12 and under will be admitted free. For dining and box seat reservations, call (504) 943-2200. To book a party for groups of 25 or more, contact the Group Sales department at (504) 948-1285.

The 8th Annual Queen's Balls will be held Saturday at  the Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen). Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes will rock your crowns off starting at 10:00 pm. To start, Queen's Cake!!! There will be a Queen's costume contest between sets. This is "Drag Queen" contest...Girrrrrrrl...There's gonna be hairy chests, furry legs and fuzzy beards in black mini skirts!!! And for all you ladies, EVERYONE is a Queen at the Queen's Balls. PRIZES GALORE. Show up for the Swingingest Sorrie` this side of Sweet Chalmette. Remember.......THE KINGS MAY HAVE THEIR DAY BUT THE QUEENS HAVE GOT THE BALLS!!

Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this weekend...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 it's the Fund Drive and time to pledge with my hubby Bill deTurk - remember to support "your live local music" station!!!


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