Happy Thursday with a Garden Concert, Gal Holiday at the "O" and Shaggy Fest!

Happy Thursday!

Julio and Cesar

It's a great night to hang out at City Park and enjoy Julio and Cesar for the Twilight Garden Concert Series! Originally from Guatemala, Julio and Cesar Herrera have been in New Orleans for over 30 years.  They describe their music as constantly evolving, attributing this, in part, to their exposure from an early age to many cultures. The gates open up at 5:00 pm and the performance starts at 6:00 pm in the City Park Botanical Garden Pavilion of the Two Sisters...There is an admission charge, but hey, it's helping the Park out...$10 for adults and $3 for children.

Gal Holiday

Need a little art, culture and music? You gotta go to the show at the Ogden Southern Museum of Art (925 Camp St.) - better known as Ogden after Hours. Tonight the Ogden has Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Review. Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue is a country swing band from New Orleans that incorporates original material with the best of country, rockabilly and western swing classics. Singer, Vanessa Newman's vocal range glides seamlessly from a dreamy Patsy Cline to a gritty, hard-edged Johnny Cash, with a twang of country reverence for Merle Haggard and Bob Wills.
*Be sure to head on over to the bar for this month's signature drink - Summer Cooler -- A rejuvenating blend of vodka, apricot nectar, basil-infused simple syrup, lemon juice and soda water.. And remember with your Ogden membership all of these excellent concerts are FREE!

And you can't forget it's SHAGGY'S BIRTHDAY BASH at d.b.a. on Frenchmen Street tonight at 9:00...Come celebrate with Shaggy and friends - Jon Cleary, Walter Wolfman Washington, Ivan Neville, Nikki Glaspie, John Gros, John Fohl, Billy Iuso, Casandra Faulconer, Corey Henry, Joe Lawlor, Jermal Watson, Colin Lake, West Bank Mike Doussan, Pete Murano, The UPSTARTS, Jimmy Carpenter, Irene Sage, Andrew Block and many more!!!




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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Thursday with Songs and Champagne!

Happy Thursday!

Tom Hook

It's a great night to hang out at City Park and enjoy Tom Hook for the Twilight Garden Concert Series! Musician, songwriter, historian, Tom will be joined by some of New Orleans finest musicians, and will perform music of Tom Waits and Randy Newman, along with some New Orleans R&B, jazz standards, and originals. The gates open up at 5:00 pm and the performance starts at 6:00 pm in the City Park Botanical Garden Pavilion of the Two Sisters...There is an admission charge, but hey, it's helping the Park out...$10 for adults and $3 for children.

Dave Malone

Need a little art, culture and music? You gotta go to the show at the Ogden Southern Museum of Art (925 Camp St.) - better known as Ogden after Hours. Tonight the Ogden has Dave Malone with Friends and Family. For more than 30 years, Dave Malone was best known as the guitarist/vocalist and one of the songwriters of The Radiators, with whom he recorded more than a dozen albums. The group performed over 4,000 shows in their 33 years together. For this Ogden After Hours, Malone will perform with his daughter, Darcy, Graham Robinson, and Steve Spitz.
*Be sure to head on over to the bar for this month's signature drink - O-Sangria. And remember with your Ogden membership all of these excellent concerts are FREE!

Tonight is the Tastings at the Track Wine Series Kick Off at the Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots (1751 Gentilly Blvd.) from 6:00 p.m. 'til 8:00 p.m.  The fun tasting series returns with "Bountiful Bubbles: Sparkling Wines from Around the World." The reception-style tasting will feature 30 sparkling wines including those from California and France, Cava from Spain and Italian Prosecco. The tasting will also feature a selection of gourmet cheeses, and wine experts who will answer wine-related questions. Cost is $25 per person. Tickets are available to purchase at Dorignac's Food Center (710 Veterans Blvd.), and tickets will be sold at the door. Must be 21 years old to attend. For more information, call 504-948-1285


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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Have a Great Thursday with Opera in the Garden, Blues at the Museum, an Art Show and Being NOLA Wise!

Happy Thursday!

Music in the Garden!

Opera Creole

It's a great night to hang out at City Park and enjoy the Symphony Chorus of New Orleans and Opera Creole for the Twilight Garden Concert Series! Symphony Chorus of New Orleans and Opera Creole mark the tenth anniversary of Moses Hogan’s passing with a celebration of his life and music. The gates open up at 5:00 pm and the performance starts at 6:00 pm in the City Park Botanical Garden Pavilion of the Two Sisters...There is an admission charge, but hey, it's helping the Park out...$10 for adults and $3 for children.

Music at the Museum!

Andrew Duhon

Need a little art, culture and music? You gotta go to the show at the Ogden Southern Museum of Art (925 Camp St.) - better known as Ogden after Hours. Tonight the Ogden has Andrew Duhon.  Andrew Duhon's blues music and performances reflect his personal perspective in a very real way, and his voice leaves no gaps in the experience as he sings with a conviction all too befitting of his raw, personal writings.
*Be sure to head on over to the bar for this month's signature drink - Summer Sunrise A refreshing blend of Tequila, Licor 43, lime juice, simple syrup and a splash of orange juice, garnished with a sliced orange. And remember with your Ogden membership all of these excellent concerts are FREE!

Art!

The UNO-St. Claude Gallery and Ashé Cultural Center (1712 Oretha Castle Haley) present the Closing Reception for the exhibit “True Colors” curated by UNO Master of Fine Arts alumni Holis Hannan and Maxx Sizeler. Come on our for the last day of the exhibition  - the show features works by both emerging and established LGBTQ artists as well as pieces by other artists that openly assert LGBTQ subjects in their art.
*The closing reception at Ashé Cultural Center features works by: Stirling Barrett ⋅ Vonhoffacker ⋅ Sean M. Neary⋅ Albert Wagner ⋅ Margaret Coble ⋅ Bridget McManus ⋅ Travis Davis ⋅ Paige Bernhardt ⋅ Bria Brown ⋅ Arielle García

Go Green!

Tour an Energy Efficient Home, actually meet the homeowners and hear about their experience with their home improvements firsthand. Talk to NOLA Wise contractors and team members and learn how YOU can make your home more comfortable, energy efficient, healthy, and resilient! You are invited to check out Heidi Jensen and Monica Rowand's home today from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at 3333 Vincennes Place. This is also a stop that will earn you extra points on the Eat Local Challenge Scavenger Hunt!
Join us for delicious, locally-sourced refreshments and learn more about how you can make these energy efficiency improvements in your own home!

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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Thursday Fun with Music in the Garden,"O" with Jimbo Mathus, Abita Beer and Toasts & Tiki Tails!

Happy Thursday!

It's a great night to hang out at City Park and enjoy David Torkanowsky for the Twilight Garden Concert Series! David is recognized as one of the finest contemporary jazz pianists in New Orleans, and over the years has performed with most of the great New Orleans musicians. Things just seem to sizzle when David is playing his piano. He is sure to have some new songs, so grab your mint julep and get ready for an enjoyable evening. The gates open up at 5:00 pm and the performance starts at 6:00 pm in the City Park Botanical Garden Pavilion of the Two Sisters...There is an admission charge, but hey, it's helping the Park out...$10 for adults and $3 for children.

Need a little art, culture and music? You gotta go to the show at the Ogden Southern Museum of Art (925 Camp St.) - better known as Ogden after Hours. Tonight the Ogden has Jimbo Mathus.  Entertainer, singer, instrumentalist, songwriter, and tankerman, Jimbo Mathus was born in Oxford, Mississippi. His early life was filled with music, as his father and relatives were skilled instrumentalists and singers. He began joining the family musical circle at an early age and by age 8 was proficient at mandolin. By 15, Jimbo had been taught the rudiments of guitar, piano and harmony singing. The family's repertoire consisted of hundreds of folk, bluegrass, country blues and pre-recorded songs passed down through the Mathus and Byrd families. You may also know him from his band "Squirrel Nut Zippers" - Good stuff!
*Be sure to head on over to the bar for this month's signature drink - Summer Sunrise A refreshing blend of Tequila, Licor 43, lime juice, simple syrup and a splash of orange juice, garnished with a sliced orange. And remember with your Ogden membership all of these excellent concerts are FREE - And my hubby Bill deTurk will be doing the interview - so you definitely don't want to miss it!

Abita Strawator Release Party at Bourbon House ! Want a way to start the weekend off right? Mix Abita Strawberry with Andy Gator and what do you get- summer's newest and soon to be infamous Strawator! Bourbon House (144 Bourbon St.) is thrilled to be hosting Abita's new Select Strawator release party tonight from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. In addition to the usual happy hour deals they're havin' a $20 special featuring a Strawator pint, Alligator Boudin Ball, Alligator Burger, and Strawberry Dessert. Ever dreamt of an Alligator Sausage Pizza with Strawberry BBQ sauce? This and other small plates will be available for $5 dollars. Head to the French Quarter right after work, and join your friends to celebrate summer and Abita's newest creation!

Come on out for Toasts & Tiki Tails at the NO Fleas Market (4228 Magazine St.) tonight from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. NO Fleas Market and Canine Connection/Canine Culture invite you to party and shop for a cause to benefit the LA/SPCA! They'll be serving food from Rivista Bakery and Saucy's BBQ as well as cocktails for you to sip on while you enjoy a fashion show, pet costume contest, pet photos, and a demonstration by certified dog trainer Markey. It's gonna be doggone good time!

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 Thursday with Twilight Garden Concerts, Ogden After Hours and Jazz in the Park!

Happy Thursday!

Paul Soniat

It's a beautiful night to hang out at City Park and enjoy Paul Soniat for the Twilight Garden Concert Series! The Garden's own, singer/songwriter Paul Soniat will perform his original songs, which always entertain and engage the audience. He is sure to have some new songs, so grab your mint julep and get ready for an enjoyable evening. The gates open up at 5:00 pm and the performance starts at 6:00 pm in the City Park Botanical Garden Pavilion of the Two Sisters...There is an admission charge, but hey, it's helping the Park out...$10 for adults and $3 for children.

Marc Stone

Need a little art, culture and music? You gotta go to the show at the Ogden Southern Museum of Art (925 Camp St.) - better known as Ogden after Hours. Tonight the Ogden has Marc Stone with Joshua Paxton.  Marc is known for his red-hot Delta blues and mastery of the steel resonator, electric and lap steel guitars. As a producer, bandleader, or guitarist, he's worked with countless major roots music artists, including Eddie Bo, Betty Harris, the Campbell Brothers, Marva Wright, C.J. Chenier, Walter "Wolfman" Washington, Anders Osborne, Anthony "Tuba Fats" Lacen, John Boutte, Papa John Gros, Harry "Big Daddy" Hypolite, Theresa Andersson and many others.
*Be sure to head on over to the bar for this month's signature drink - Summer Sunrise A refreshing blend of Tequila, Licor 43, lime juice, simple syrup and a splash of orange juice, garnished with a sliced orange. And remember with your Ogden membership all of these excellent concerts are FREE!!!

Jazz in the Park Free Concert Series continues on this evening in Armstrong Park! PUfAP is proud to present the third season of Jazz in the Park, inside of the historic Louis Armstrong Park. The events are FREE, begins today and runs from 5:00 to 8:00 pm through June 13th featuring a Marketplace that provides an opportunity to purchase fresh food, produce and craft market available to the public from 3:00 to 8:00 PM. Check out the great line-up of music below!

June 6 - Mike Soulman Baptiste/Joe Krown Trio Ft. Russell Batiste & Walter "Wolfman" Washington
June 13 - *Stay Tuned!*

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 Thursday with Some Lena Prima, A Tribute to Gary Hirstius and More!

Happy Thursday!

It's a beautiful night to hang out at City Park and enjoy Lena Prima for the Twilight Garden Concert Series! To some performers, having a legendary father might be daunting. Not for Lena Prima. Born in show business and raised on the road with her famous dad, the singer/songwriter/artist has earned her own reputation around the country for her energetic charismatic performances. She will perform songs of her father as well as some of her original tunes. The gates open up at 5:00 pm and the performance starts at 6:00 pm in the City Park Botanical Garden Pavilion of the Two Sisters...There is an admission charge, but hey, it's helping the Park out...$10 for adults and $3 for children.

Need a little art, culture and music? You gotta go to the show at the Ogden Southern Museum of Art (925 Camp St.) - better known as Ogden after Hours. Tonight the Ogden has a Tribute to Gary Hirstius - featuring The Storyville Jazz Band led by Bruce Hirsitus, Tommy Malone and Ray Ganacheau, Kim Carson, Jim McCormick, Little Brooklyn reunion, and The Junior Mays Band reunion.
*A music memorial for this New Orleans native, guitarist, and singer/songwriter. Hirstius was well known for is soulful lyrics and sandpaper vocals. He left behind an expansive music catalogue in which his spirit and legacy lives on. Be sure to head on over to the bar for this month's signature drink - Mint Julep - Remember with your Ogden membership all of these excellent concerts are FREE!!!

Jazz in the Park Free Concert Series continues on this evening in Armstrong Park! PUfAP is proud to present the third season of Jazz in the Park, inside of the historic Louis Armstrong Park. The events are FREE, begins today and runs from 5:00 to 8:00 pm through June 13th featuring a Marketplace that provides an opportunity to purchase fresh food, produce and craft market available to the public from 3:00 to 8:00 PM. Check out the great line-up of music below!

May 30 - Colin Lake/George Porter, Jr. & Bill Summers
June 6 - Mike Soulman Baptiste/Joe Krown Trio Ft. Russell Batiste & Walter "Wolfman" Washington
June 13 - *Stay Tuned!*

The Live at Lafreniere Park Concert Series kicks off tonight at the Park Pavilion with the Bucktown All-Stars at 6:00 pm. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, etc. and enjoy an evening of live music in the Park and best of all it is FREE!!

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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Celebrating a Beautiful Thursday with Concerts Everywhere!

Fun Thursday!

It's a beautiful night to hang out at City Park and enjoy Leah Chase and Cindy Scott for the Twilight Garden Concert Series! Two great ladies come together for one great concert. Leah Chase is a versatile singer who makes a smooth transition from jazz-laden love songs to the up-tempo. Her artistry is sensual and soul stirring. A very visual performer, Leah quickly establishes a warm rapport with her audience. Cindy Scott is a rare breed of artist - comfortably covering a variety of music, undaunted by genre barriers and walls that scare lesser singers into pursing a singular line of musical thought. Don't miss it. The gates open up at 5:00 pm and the performance starts at 6:00 pm in the City Park Botanical Garden Pavilion of the Two Sisters...There is an admission charge, but hey, it's helping the Park out...$10 for adults and $3 for children.

Need a little art, culture and music? You gotta go to the show at the Ogden Southern Museum of Art (925 Camp St.) - better known as Ogden after Hours. Tonight the Ogden has the Jimmy Carpenter Quartet. SSaxophonist Jimmy Carpenter has been recording music and performing live for 25 years. Since relocating to New Orleans in 2004, he has contributed his talent on the saxophone to numerous major label and local recordings including Eric Lindell's Gulf Coast Highway, Walter “Wolfman” Washington’s Doin’ The Funky Thing, and Honey Island Swamp Band's Wishing Well. He wrote and performed the horn arrangements on all of these recordings.   Be sure to head on over to the bar for this month's signature drink - Mint Julep - *Remember with your Ogden membership all of these excellent concerts are FREE!!!

Jazz in the Park Free Concert Series kicks off this evening in Armstrong Park! PUfAP is proud to present the third season of Jazz in the Park, inside of the historic Louis Armstrong Park. The events are FREE, begins today and runs from 5:00 to 8:00 pm through June 13th featuring a Marketplace that provides an opportunity to purchase fresh food, produce and craft market available to the public from 3:00 to 8:00 PM. Check out the great line-up of music below!

May 9 - Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns/To Be Continued Brass Band
May 16 - The Blues Masters Ft. Big Al Carson/Big Chief Bo Dollis & The Wild Magnolias
May 23 - Hot 8 Brass Band/Donald Harrison & The Congo Sqaure Nation
May 30 - Colin Lake/George Porter, Jr. & Bill Summers
June 6 - Mike Soulman Baptiste/Joe Krown Trio Ft. Russell Batiste & Walter "Wolfman" Washington
June 13 - *Stay Tuned!*

The Live at Lafreniere Park Concert Series kicks off tonight at the Park Pavilion with Flow Tribe at 6:00 pm. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, etc. and enjoy an evening of live music in the Park and best of all it is FREE!!

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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Fun Thursday with Concerts Everywhere!!

Fun Thursday!

It's a beautiful night to hang out at City Park and enjoy John Boutte for the Twilight Garden Concert Series! Voted Best Male Vocalist of the year at both the Best of the Beat and the Big Easy Awards. His song "Treme" is the theme song of the popular HBO series. Those who were lucky to attend his sold out concert last year were part of a magical night. Don't miss this year's show. The gates open up at 5:00 pm and the performance starts at 6:00 pm in the City Park Botanical Garden Pavilion of the Two Sisters...There is an admission charge, but hey, it's helping the Park out...$10 for adults and $3 for children.

Need a little art, culture and music? You gotta go to the show at the Ogden Southern Museum of Art (925 Camp St.) - better known as Ogden after Hours. Tonight the Ogden has Tate Moore and Dave Woolworth.Since meeting in Oxford, Mississisppi, 19 years ago, this duo has been playing a version of alternative country/roots rock that has been dubbed "funktry."   Be sure to head on over to the bar for this month's signature drink - The Spring Fling - *Remember with your Ogden membership all of these excellent concerts are FREE!!!

Jazz in the Park Free Concert Series kicks off this evening in Armstrong Park! PUfAP is proud to present the third season of Jazz in the Park, inside of the historic Louis Armstrong Park. The events are FREE, begins today and runs from 5:00 to 8:00 pm through June 13th featuring a Marketplace that provides an opportunity to purchase fresh food, produce and craft market available to the public from 3:00 to 8:00 PM. Check out the great line-up of music below!

April 18 - Flow Tribe/James Andrews
April 25 - Shannon Powell's All-Star Band/Glen David Andrews
May 2 - Brass-A-Holics/Kermit Ruffins
May 9 - Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns/To Be Continued Brass Band
May 16 - The Blues Masters Ft. Big Al Carson/Big Chief Bo Dollis & The Wild Magnolias
May 23 - Hot 8 Brass Band/Donald Harrison & The Congo Sqaure Nation
May 30 - Colin Lake/George Porter, Jr. & Bill Summers
June 6 - Mike Soulman Baptiste/Joe Krown Trio Ft. Russell Batiste & Walter "Wolfman" Washington
June 13 - *Stay Tuned!*

The Live at Lafreniere Park Concert Series kicks off tonight at the Park Pavilion with Wise Guys at 6:00 pm. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, etc. and enjoy an evening of live music in the Park and best of all it is FREE!!

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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Rain Rain Go Away It's French Quarter Festin' Time!!!!

Good Morning Everybody,

It's finally here....Hooray!!  Okay...it may be a little yucky outside today, but the weather peeps are saying it should stop raining around 2ish or 3ish - so we can get out there and do some celebrating!!!

Today is the FIRST day of French Quarter Fest, and today is locals day...so sneak out of work and head on down to the biggest free festival in the South!!  Head to Jackson Square around noon for the world's largest brunch and some amazing music...then cruise down to the River for even more music!  Click on the link for all the music, food and fun info!  (The weather really IS going to get better!!)

More Thursday Events

Don't miss out on the weekly wine tasting at Cork and Bottle (3700 Orleans ) about 5:00 pm in Mid-City and tasting is free.....  And be sure to stop by the Crescent City Farmer's Market and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more! 

Concerts!

It's a beautiful night to hang out at City Park and enjoy Tricia Boutte and Paul Longstreth for the Twilight Garden Concert Series! Tricia Boutte and Paul Longstreth have been working on-stage together for almost twenty years. First paired with Bob French and the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, this New Orleans duo has since toured worldwide with regular appearances in both New Orleans and all over Norway. Their songs, both originals and standards, spans almost the entirety of New Orleans music, from Ragtime and Traditional Jazz, to Rock and Roll, R&B, and Gospel. This will be Ms. Boutte's first appearance in what will be her only New Orleans tour this year!" The gates open up at 5:00 pm and the performance starts at 6:00 pm in the City Park Botanical Garden Pavilion of the Two Sisters...There is an admission charge, but hey, it's helping the Park out...$10 for adults and $3 for children.

Need a little art, culture and music? You gotta go to the show at the Ogden Southern Museum of Art (925 Camp St.) - better known as Ogden after Hours. Tonight the Ogden has A Classical Night with Andre Bohren.  A change of pace for this drummer of the rock band Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes. Bohren -- a classically trained pianist -- will share his talent on the piano with a number of pieces.  Be sure to head on over to the bar for this month's signature drink - The Spring Fling - *Remember with your Ogden membership all of these excellent concerts are FREE!!!

Some More Thursday Night Music

There's lots of fun going on over at Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) tonight!  It's Dayna Kurtz w/Robert Mache - tonight about 8:00 pm! And Come hungry for a Louisiana sammich for dinner!

And head on over to Frenchmen and the Spotted Cat Music Club (623 Frenchmen) cause they have a triple header with Sarah McCoy's Oopsie Daisies at 4:00 pm, Miss Sophie Lee at 6:00 and stay on and party with Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 10:00 PM!!

There's more fun on Frenchmen over at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) with Jon Cleary at 7:00 pm with no cover!!  And stay on for more music with Little Buck Sinegal($10 cover) at 10:00 pm - you don't want to miss it!!

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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Enjoy Your Thursday with Concerts, Jaguars, a Speakeasy and Lots of Music!

It's a lovely Thursday!

It's a beautiful night to hang out at City Park and enjoy Tom McDermott and Aurora Nealand for the Twilight Garden Concert Series! Aurora Nealand, an established bandleader, composer, and musical improviser, will join Tom McDermott, one of New Orleans most versatile piano players, and a regular of the Twilight Series. The gates open up at 5:00 pm and the performance starts at 6:00 pm in the City Park Botanical Garden Pavilion of the Two Sisters...There is an admission charge, but hey, it's helping the Park out...$10 for adults and $3 for children.

Need a little art, culture and music? You gotta go to the show at the Ogden Southern Museum of Art (925 Camp St.) - better known as Ogden after Hours. Tonight the Ogden has Cedric Burnside.  Grandson of late North Mississippi Hill Country Blues legend R.L. Burnside, Cedric Burnside has emerged as a multi-talented blues musician in his own right. Cedric was born and raised in Holly Springs, Mississippi. He began touring and playing drums with his grandfather's band at the age of 13.   Be sure to head on over to the bar for this month's signature drink - The Irish O-Ale - *Remember with your Ogden membership all of these excellent concerts are FREE!!!

Tonight, from 5:30 to 8:30P, please join International House and loa bar to honor Malcolm Sayer and the legendary E-Type Jaguar he designed. Special guests include Britain’s own Bullrun founder Andrew Duncan and members of the Gulf Coast Jaguar Club on this the E-Type’s 52nd birthday. A bevy of vintage XKE’s will grace the hotel streetscape, protected by Queen’s Guards, and set to the Rolling Stones’ and Beatles’ best beats.

Some More Thursday Night Music

There's lots of fun going on over at Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) tonight!  It's The Creole String Beans - tonight about 8! And come early for the WWNO Speakeasy - 6:00 pm! General Manager Paul Maassen moderates a discussion on environmental concerns that impact the Gulf Coast, Southeastern Louisiana and far beyond. The austere panel includes Pulitzer Prize-winning environmental journalist Bob Marshall and Louisiana State Director from the National Wildlife Federation’s Coastal Louisiana Campaign David Muth. And come hungry for a Louisiana seafood sammich for dinner!

And head on over to Frenchmen and the Spotted Cat Music Club (623 Frenchmen) cause they have a triple header with Sarah McCoy's Oopsie Daisies at 4:00 pm, Miss Sophie Lee at 6:00 and stay on and party with Jumbo Shrimp at 10:00 PM!!

There's more fun on Frenchmen over at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) with Jon Cleary at 7:00 pm with no cover!!  And stay on for more music with Lagniappe Brass Band ($5 cover) at 10:00 pm - you don't want to miss it!!

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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Thursday Fun with Paul Sanchez, John Boutte', Some Blues and String Beans!

It's a lovely Thursday!

It's a beautiful night to hang out at City Park and enjoy New Leviathan Oriental Fox Trot Orchestra for the Twilight Garden Concert Series!  The gates open up at 5:00 pm and the performance starts at 6:00 pm in the City Park Botanical Garden Pavilion of the Two Sisters...There is an admission charge, but hey, it's helping the Park out...$10 for adults and $3 for children.

Need a little art, culture and music? You gotta go to the show at the Ogden Southern Museum of Art (925 Camp St.) - better known as Ogden after Hours. Tonight the Ogden has John Boutte'.  John has recorded three albums, "Through the Eyes of a Child," "Scotch and Soda," and "Jambalaya." The theme song for the HBO television series "Treme" is Boutté's "Treme song" off of his "Jambalaya" album (2003).  Boutté has also participated in several episodes of "Treme."  This show coincides with the exhibition Well-Suited: The Costumes of Alonzo Wilson for HBO's Treme, currently on view at the Museum.   Be sure to head on over to the bar for this month's signature drink - The Irish O-Ale - *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!

Some More Thursday Night Music

There's lots of fun going on over at Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) tonight!  It's The Creole String Beans - tonight about 8! And come early for Big Daddy O and the Voodoo Blues Krewe monthly meeting. Get you some BLUES!!!!

And head on over to Frenchmen and the Spotted Cat Music Club (623 Frenchmen) cause they have a triple header with Sarah McCoy's Oopsie Daisies at 4:00 pm, Miss Sophie Lee at 6:00 and stay on and party with Jumbo Shrimp at 10:00 PM!!

There's more fun on Frenchmen over at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) with Petunia at 7:00 pm with no cover!!  And stay on for more music with Truckstop Honeymoon ($5 cover) at 10:00 pm - you don't want to miss it!!

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 Thursday w/Kick-Off to The Twilight Garden Concert Series, Ogden After Hours and Prima Fest!

It's a beautiful Thursday!

It's a beautiful night to hang out at City Park this evening with the lovely singing of Banu Gibson for the first Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series!  The gates open up at 5:00 pm and the performance starts at 6:00 pm in the City Park Botanical Garden Pavilion of the Two Sisters...There is an admission charge, but hey, it's helping the Park out...$10 for adults and $3 for children.

Need a little art, culture and music? You gotta go to the show at the Ogden Southern Museum of Art (925 Camp St.) - better known as Ogden after Hours. Tonight the Ogden has Calvin Johnson, Jr.  Calvin has performed, recorded, and toured all over the world with acclaimed musicians, Harry Connick Jr., Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Aaron Neville, Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, Big Sams Funky Nation, Rebirth Brass Band, and has proven his artistic versatility by performing with hip hop icons such as Mannie Fresh and Mystikal. Be sure to head on over to the bar for this month's signature drink - The Irish O-Ale - And remember if you're a member of the Ogden you always get in free!

The 1st Annual Prima Festival starts tonight and runs all weekend long at Mississippi River Heritage Park, 1101 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans featuring restaurants and a four day talent line-up. Admission will be $10.!
Tonight's Entertainment includes:
Harvey Jesus - 3pm to 5pm
The Boogie Men - 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Lena Prima - 8pm to 10pm
For more info click here.

Some More Thursday Night Music

And head on over to Frenchmen and the Spotted Cat Music Club (623 Frenchmen) cause they have a triple header with Sarah McCoy's Oopsie Daisies at 4:00 pm, Miss Sophie Lee at 6:00 and stay on and party with Jumbo Shrimp at 10:00 PM!!

There's more fun on Frenchmen over at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) with piano man Jon Cleary at 7:00 pm with no cover!!  And stay on for more music with Derrick Freeman & Billy Iuso ($5 cover) at 10:00 pm - you don't want to miss it!!

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 Thursday w/Lots of Vino, Concerts in the Garden & Museum!

Good Morning Everybody - and Happy Thursday!

Thursday Events

Don't miss out on the weekly wine tasting at Cork and Bottle (3700 Orleans) about 5:00 pm in Mid-City. Come sample some delicious vinos and kick off your early weekend right! You can also stop at Clever (right next door - don't even have to walk outside) for their happy hour specials after attending the free wine tasting!  And be sure to stop by the Crescent City Farmer's Market (right outside the door) and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more!! 

And there's more wine!! Come to Tastings at the Track and enjoy 35 plus "A Taste of South America" with samplings from the best wines of Chile and Argentina - come appreciate 30 fine wines from these under appreciated wine-producing nations! Held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the clubhouse at Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots (1751 Gentilly Blvd.), the spirited sampling is sponsored by Dorignac's. Wine experts are on hand to answer all of your wine questions, and there will be gourmet cheeses to compliment the wines. Cost to attend is $25 per person. Tickets are sold at Dorignac's or at the door. Don't miss it!

Go hang out at City Park this evening and enjoy music from Banu Gibson for the Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series! Gibson stands virtually at the top of her field. A superior and  swinging jazz singer, Banu is one of the few vocalists of her generation to maintain exclusive loyalty to songs of the 1920s, '30s,  and '40s.  A powerful force on stage, her enthusiasm and showmanship ! Gates open up at 5:00 pm and the performance starts at 6:00 pm in the City Park Botanical Garden Pavilion of the Two Sisters...There is an admission charge, but hey, it's helping the Park out...$10 for adults and $3 for children (it was $3 last year :)

Need a little art, culture and music? You gotta go to the show at the Ogden Southern Museum of Art (925 Camp St.) - better known as Ogden after Hours. Tonight the Ogden presents Ken Swartz and The Palace of Sin -  Start with Delta Blues and add a dash of jam band, and you have a creatively concocted evening with this New Orleans ensemble! Tonight the O BAR's specialty drink is The Rum Diary: After a sip or two of this mélange of Calypso Spiced Rum, coconut milk, simple syrup and a splash of a tropical fruit juice you will be ready to create a story or two!  And....my hubby Bill deTurk will be doing the interview today - so you definitely don't want to miss it!

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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