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 Wednesday with Fun at the Point, a Food Truck Fest, and Fantastic Music Around 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 some funk and blues with The New Orleans Suspects plus The Mumbles - remember you can take the ferry over for free - it's a beautiful ride across the river!  Click the above link for complete concert series info!



Food Truck Celebration!

Need a food truck fix tonight? No problem! Get on over to Freret Street for an awesome food truck fest hosted by Dat Dog (5030 Freret) and organized by My House NOLA! Eat from your favorite restaurant and favorite food trucks!  It's gonna be one delicious night of fun!

*Participating food trucks:  La Cocinita, Empanada Intifada, The Fat Falafel, Food Drunk, Nate The Pie Guy, and Mamita's Hot Tamales.


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 Tin Men 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!!  Ben Polcer at 4:00, The Orleans 6 at 6:00 pm and top off the night with St. Louis Jim & The Frenchmen St. Jug Band!

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 Ingrid Lucia and Jayna Morgan 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 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 piano man Joe Krown 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 Hump Day with Fun on the Point, A Night of Bacon, and Great 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.) for Vivaz plus Paky Saavedra - remember you can take the ferry over for free - it's a beautiful ride across the river!  Click the above link for complete concert series info!


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 this evening on Frenchmen Street tonight at d.b.a.  (618 Frenchmen) - with an early and a late show.  Come check out The Tin Men at 7:00 pm with no cover - And then it's The Stooges Brass Band at 10:00 pm - cover's only $5.00!

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

Mid City!

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

Bacon!

And there's more fun in Mid-City over at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)! Come on out for The Major Bacon CD - Release Party at 10:00 p.m. with opening band The Parishioners at 7:00 p.m.!!
*This CD Release Party will be a great evening of Blues and bacon. Cleaver & Co. are providing gourmet bacon from locally raised pigs for us to create some VIP Major Bacon BLTs and a special batch of praline bacon to be given out at the party. The mixologists at Banks Street Bar have concocted special bacon-themed cocktails and shots just for the occasion. The phenomenal chefs at Wakin' Bakin' are going tantalize your taste buds with some of their delicious bacon-inspired creations! Plus, we’ll be giving out bacon-themed door prizes and we’ll have some delicious bacony surprises! You can never get enough of the bacon and no cover!!

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 Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Review tonight at 8:30 pm!!

Have a wonderful Wednesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!



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Havin' A Wonderful Wednesday In Algiers 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.) for Bag of Donuts plus Algiers Point Brass Band - remember you can take the ferry over for free - it's a beautiful ride across the river!  Click the above link for complete concert series info!




Wednesday Evening Music

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

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

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

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

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

Looking for some dinner and then some music for dessert?  Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) can help you out!  Get an entree' over at Ye Olde College Inn and then get a half price ticket to the show right next door at Rock N' Bowl.....Get on your dancing shoes for the swinging sounds of the Yat Pack 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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Having Fun On Wednesday with a Square Finale, and an Algiers Point Kick-Off!

Happy Wednesday!

Concert Time!

Can you believe it's the last Wednesday at the Square this season? Time flies - so come on down to Lafayette Square for the big finale....there will be crafts, food and libations....Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse with Kermit Ruffins plus The New Orleans Jazz Institute's Saturday Music School get things movin' this evening at 5:00 pm!

Starting today the Wednesdays on the Point concert series kicks off 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 (200Morgan St.) for The Brass-A-Holics "Gogo Brass Funk" Band plus Lagniappe Brass Band - remember you can take the ferry over for free - it's a beautiful ride across the river!  Click the above link for complete concert series info!

Wednesday Evening Music

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

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

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

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

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

Looking for some dinner and then some music for dessert?  Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) can help you out!  Get an entree' over at Ye Olde College Inn and then get a half price ticket to the show right next door at Rock N' Bowl.....Get on your dancing shoes for the swinging sounds of Jerry Embree 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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Mercredi avec Vino, Bon Anniversaire pour Edgar et Beaucoup Musique!

Wednesday Events!

Bastille Day may be over, but the The French Party continues with Edgar Degas' Birthday Celebration - today at The Degas House (2306 Esplanade Ave.). Head on over early for Happy Hour Entry from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm for $10 which includes one drink ticket for: an Absinthe Cocktail, French Vodka Cocktail, St. Germain Sparkling Cocktail or the Lillet Cocktail.......And from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm $15 entry includes 2 drink tickets from the tasty drinks above! Music performed French Parlor style by Les Ensembles Jazz et Classique and for more lovely drinks the Foundation Bar will be available! See you there and Bon Anniversaire Edgar!

And there's more celebrating with a complimentary wine tasting at Chef Chris Cody's new restaurant, Dijon (1379 Annunciation St.), from  5:30 to 7 p.m. (and repeating on Wednesdays through the end of the month). The restaurant will offer various wines, paired to artisan cheeses. Sounds like a good time with delicious wine! For more information call (504) 522-4712.

Wednesdays on the Point concert series keeps on kickin' today in Algiers and runs through July 25th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., and of course, admission is FREE...Tonight head to the Algiers Ferry Dock (200Morgan St.) for some Funk and Rock with The Brass-a-Holics and Melomania - remember you can take the ferry over for free - it's a beautiful ride across the river!  Click the above link for complete concert series info!

Experience an Evening of Cultural Indulgences at it's new location in the  Irvin Mayfield I Club at the JW Marriott (614 Canal Street) from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tonight's event features new work by local artist - Ember Sobermanand and enjoy the DJ stylings of Kermit Ruffins and a spirit tasting with complimentary hors d’oeuvres....Make a purchase of $1,000 or more by our Local Artist tonight and the JW Marriott will give you a 1 night complimentary stay in the Presidential Bi-Level Suite a $1,500 value!! (Parking is available at a special event Rate of $5 on Common Street)

Celebrate the spirit and the life of Uncle Lionel at the Candlelight Lounge (925 N. Robertson) when The Treme Brass Band kicks it up at 9:00 pm tonight!

Wednesday Evening Music

If you're all revved up from all your early evening fun...check this out...

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 and Meschiya Lake at 8:00 pm!  Come hungry - the kitchen is kickin' with pizza and all kinds of yummy food!

And there's more fun in Mid-City over at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)!  Tonight it's music time with 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 put on your dancin' shows for some Swing-A-Roux at 8:30 pm!!

Heading over to Frenchmen Street? 

There's great music this evening on Frenchmen Street tonight at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) catch the early show at 7:00 pm with The Tin Men,  and it's Walter "Wolfman" Washington at 10:00 pm - cover's only $5.00!

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

Have a wonderful Wednesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!



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A Wednesday Celebrating the Life of Uncle Lionel

Wednesday Events!

There's a complimentary wine tasting over at Chef Chris Cody's new restaurant, Dijon (1379 Annunciation St.), from  5:30 to 7 p.m. ( and repeating on Wednesdays through the end of the month). The  restaurant will offer various wines, paired to artisan cheeses. Sounds like a good time with delicious wine!  For more  information call (504) 522-4712.

Wednesdays on the Point concert series keeps on kickin' today in Algiers and runs through July 25th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., and of course, admission is FREE...Tonight head to the Algiers Ferry Dock (200Morgan St.) for some Funk and Jazz with George Porter Jr. & The Runnin' Pardners and Sound Man Presents- remember you can take the ferry over for free - it's a beautiful ride across the river!  Click the above link for complete concert series info!

Experience an Evening of Cultural Indulgences at it's new location in the  Irvin Mayfield I Club at the JW Marriott (614 Canal Street) from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tonight's event features new work by local artists -  and enjoy some the DJ stylings of Kermit Ruffins and a spirit tasting with complimentary hors d’oeuvres....Make a purchase of $1,000 or more by our Local Artist tonight and the JW Marriott will give you a 1 night complimentary stay in the Presidential Bi-Level Suite a $1,500 value!! (Parking is available at a special event Rate of $5 on Common Street)

Celebrate the life of Uncle Lionel at the Candlelight Lounge (925 N. Robertson) with a tribute by The Treme Brass Band at 8:00 pm tonight.  He'll be there in spirit!

Wednesday Evening Music

If you're all revved up from all your early evening fun...check this out...

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 and Meschiya Lake at 8:00 pm!  Come hungry - the kitchen is kickin' with pizza and all kinds of yummy food!

And there's more fun in Mid-City over at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)!  Tonight it's music time with 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 enjoy piano playin' man Joe Krown at 8:30 pm!!

Heading over to Frenchmen Street? 

There's great music this evening on Frenchmen Street tonight at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) catch the early show at 7:00 pm with The Tin Men,  and it's Walter "Wolfman" Washington at 10:00 pm - cover's only $5.00!

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

Have a wonderful Wednesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!



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Happy Hump Day w/Fun on the Point, Art & Lots of Music!

Happy Wednesday!

Wednesdays on the Point concert series keeps on kickin' today in Algiers and runs through July 25th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., and of course, admission is FREE...Tonight head to the Algiers Ferry Dock (200Morgan St.) for Zydeco/Rock Night with Sun Pie Barnes & the Louisiana Sunspots (Zydeco) and August Rush - remember you can take the ferry over for free - it's a beautiful ride across the river!  Click the above link for complete concert series info!

Experience an Evening of Cultural Indulgences at the JW Marriott Lobby Lounge (614 Canal Street)from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tonight's event features new work by local Artist -  Jenny Koelbel.  Enjoy some Gypsy swing with music by guitarist, Javier Gutierrez and a spirit tasting with complimentary hors d’oeuvres....Make a purchase of $1,000 or more by either of our Local Artist tonight and the JW Marriott will give you a 1 night complimentary stay in the Presidential Bi-Level Suite a $1,500 value!! (Parking is available at a special event Rate of $5 on Common Street)

Wednesday Evening Music

If you're all revved up from all your early evening fun...check this out...

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 and Meschiya Lake at 8:00 pm!  Come hungry - the kitchen is kickin' with pizza and all kinds of yummy food!

And there's more fun in Mid-City over at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)!  Tonight it's an early show with Kenny Triche at 8:00 pm and stay on for 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 dance the night away with Chegadao at 8:30 pm!!

Heading over to Frenchmen Street? 

There's great music this evening on Frenchmen Street tonight at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) catch the early show at 7:00 pm with The Tin Men,  and it's Walter "Wolfman" Washington at 10:00 pm - cover's only $5.00!

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

Have a wonderful Wednesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!



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Wednesday w/Elephants in the Streets, Hurricanes and Lots o' Music!

Happy Summer - Let's celebrate!

Circus Parade!

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus presents - The Crescent City Summer Celebration Parade TODAY at 11:00 am - The second annual Crescent City Summer Celebration Parade will roll through downtown and begins at the intersection of Girod St. & Loyola Avenue. This amazing event is free and open to the public and will feature exotic animals and appearances by Ringling Bros. Ringmaster Brian Crawford Scott, clowns and performers. Guests will also have a chance to win FREE tickets to opening night by catching some of Ringling's exciting throws!

*The parade will commence at the New Orleans Arena and travel down Girod Street, turn left on Carondelet Street, down Poydras Street to Sugar Bowl Drive and conclude on W Stadium Drive back to the New Orleans Arena. As the parade comes to the end, a "watering" event will be held at the Loyola Avenue and Poydras Street intersection where spectators will have a chance to see how Ringling keeps its largest and most pampered animals cool in the summer heat. Don't miss all the fun!!

Wednesday Fun!

Celebrate  the first day of Summer in the French Quarter at Pat O'Brien's (718 St. Peter)!!  Pat O's is havin' a Beat the Heat Party with half price Hurricanes all day!  Now that's one good way to stay cool.

Wednesdays on the Point concert series keeps on kickin' today in Algiers and runs through July 25th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., and of course, admission is FREE...Tonight head to the Algiers Ferry Dock (200Morgan St.) for Blues Night with Big Daddy "O" Review with Ed Wills and BLUES4SALE - remember you can take the ferry over for free - it's a beautiful ride across the river!  Click the above link for complete concert series info!

Experience an Evening of Cultural Indulgences at the JW Marriott Lobby Lounge (614 Canal Street)from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tonight's event features artist Theresa Herrera with Bright Colors and Energetic Lines Prints and Paintings Expressing Prayers and Parables.  Enjoy some Gypsy swing with music by Raphal Bas and Pierre Pichon and a spirit tasting with complimentary hors d’oeuvres....Make a purchase of $1,000 or more by either of our Local Artist tonight and the JW Marriott will give you a 1 night complimentary stay in the Presidential Bi-Level Suite a $1,500 value!! (Parking is available at a special event Rate of $5 on Common Street)

Wednesday Evening Music

If you're all revved up from all your early evening fun...check this out...

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  The Geraniums at 8:00 pm.  Come hungry - the kitchen is kickin' with pizza and all kinds of yummy food!

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 swing the night away with Jerry Embree at 8:30 pm!!

Heading over to Frenchmen Street? 

There's great music this evening on Frenchmen Street tonight at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) catch the early show at 7:00 pm with The Tin Men,  and it's Colin Lake & The Roadmasters at 10:00 pm - cover's only $5.00!

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

Have a wonderful Wednesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!



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Wednesday w/Concerts, a Market, Opera & Mucho Music!

Happy Hump Day!

Wednesdays on the Point concert series keeps on kickin' today in Algiers and runs through July 25th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., and of course, admission is FREE...Tonight head to the Algiers Ferry Dock (200Morgan St.) for Latin Night with Roberto Moreira & Son Como Son with Ritmo Calypso - remember you can take the ferry over for free - it's a beautiful ride across the river!  Click the above link for complete concert series info!

Head on over to Lakeview and the Harrison Avenue Marketplace presented by Beacon of Hope tonight from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm in the parking lot of Lakeview Grocery at 801 Harrison Avenue.  You'll enjoy music by Eudora Evans and Deep Soul and come shop and support the local artists who can help you find that perfect something for you and your Dad (don't forget Father's Day is Sunday!) There will be 75 arts, crafts and food vendors along with the Bayou Gaming Truck hosted by St. Paul's. You can enjoy the famous char-grilled oysters from Drago's or Baked Alaska from Antoine's. Stop by the Beacon Beverage booth to enjoy a refreshing libation from an array of thirst quenchers. Try the new Velvet Cactus Margarita-frozen or on the rocks! It's going to a fun evening!

Experience an Evening of Cultural Indulgences at the JW Marriott Lobby Lounge (614 Canal Street)from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tonight's event features Beatriz “Soco” Ocampo Beatriz "Soco" Ocampo with "Retrospective of a Colombian artist living in New Orleans for 15 years". . Enjoy music from Javier Gutierrez and a spirit tasting with complimentary hors d’oeuvres....Make a purchase of $1,000 or more by either of our Local Artist tonight and the JW Marriott will give you a 1 night complimentary stay in the Presidential Bi-Level Suite a $1,500 value!! (Parking is available at a special event Rate of $5 on Common Street)

Opera returns to Bourbon Street with Opera on Tap - It's New Orleans Summer in the city!  Song, wine, and air condition are the perfect combination for summer fun.! Join the fun tonight at 7:00 pm at the Puccini Bar located at the Inn on Bourbon (541 Bourbon)! The Inn is located at the site of the French Opera House (1859-1919) and continues to celebrate its history with a live performance series.  Special $5 parking is extended to all guests attending the performances.

Wednesday Evening Music

If you're all revved up from all your early evening fun...check this out...

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  Meschiya Lake & Tom McDermott at 7:00 pm.  Come hungry - the kitchen is kickin' with pizza and all kinds of yummy food!

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 enjoy some more fun Latin music with Fredy Omar con su Banda at 8:30 pm!!

Heading over to Frenchmen Street? 

There's great music this evening on Frenchmen Street tonight at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) catch the early show at 7:00 pm with The Tin Men,  and it's John "Papa" Gros at 10:00 pm - cover's only $5.00!

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

Have a wonderful Wednesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!



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Wednesday w/Finale at the Square, Kick off at the Point, Guitars in the Quarter & More!

Happy Hump Day - We're half-way there!

Come on down to Lafayette Square for the big finale concert for Wednesday at the Square....there will be crafts, food and libations....Jeremy Davenport plus Gravy get things kickin' this evening at 5:00 pm - You don't want to  miss the last WATS!!

Starting today the Wednesdays on the Point concert series kicks off in Algiers and runs through July 25th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., and of course, admission is FREE...Tonight head to the Algiers Ferry Dock (200Morgan St.) for The Wild Magnolias plus The Lagniappe Brass Band - remember you can take the ferry over for free - it's a beautiful ride across the river!  Click the above link for complete concert series info!

Check out the Canstruction Exhibition - The AIA New Orleans will begin a month-long exhibition of sculptures and pictograms made entirely of canned goods with a reception tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at their Center for Design (1000 St. Charles Ave.). This year's "Canstruction" features the theme "10,000 reasons to love New Orleans;" each structure, donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank, is built with the intention of providing 10,000 canned meals. The overall goal of Canstruction is to collect 100,000 meals.

Experience an Evening of Cultural Indulgences at the JW Marriott Lobby Lounge (614 Canal Street)from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tonight's event features four women artists exhibiting their favorite works: Sara “Saharah” Hollis, Cynthia Ramirez, Beatriz “Soco” Ocampo and Beryl Johns. Enjoy music from Ricardo Crespo and a spirit tasting with complimentary hors d’oeuvres....Make a purchase of $1,000 or more by either of our Local Artist tonight and the JW Marriott will give you a 1 night complimentary stay in the Presidential Bi-Level Suite a $1,500 value!! (Parking is available at a special event Rate of $5 on Common Street)

Wednesday Evening Music

If you're all revved up from all your early evening fun...check this out...

Tonight head on down to the Quarter for an amazing concert with New Orleans Guitar Masters. The New Orleans Guitar Quartet Phil deGruy, John Rankin, Cranston Clements & Jimmy Robinson play a concert and live filming and recording session in the beautiful theater at The Mint (400 Esplanade) tonight at 7 p.m. Admission is Free and open to the public, all ages. The concert will be filmed, and a multitrack recording made. Be a part of this exciting concert and event!

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  Meschiya Lake & Tom McDermott at 7:00 pm.  Come hungry - the kitchen is kickin' with pizza and all kinds of yummy food!

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 enjoy piano playin man Joe Krown at 8:30 pm!!

Heading over to Frenchmen Street? 

There's great music this evening on Frenchmen Street tonight at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) catch the early show at 7:00 pm with The Tin Men,  and it's Walter "Wolfman" Washington at 10:00 pm - cover's only $5.00 and you know the Wolfman's worth it!

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

Have a wonderful Wednesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!



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Wednesday Fun with Music, Cocktails, Fashion & Music!

Good Morning Everybody! Lots of fun things going on today!

If you're looking for some free music head on down to the Wednesdays on the Point concert series continues this afternoon in Algiers and runs through August 10th  from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and of course, admission is FREE!  Tonight head to the Algiers Ferry Dock (200Morgan St.) with a "Latin Love" concert with Otra plus Javier & Elegant Gypsy - and remember the concert is just a FREE ferry ride from the East Bank!

Get a jump on White Linen Night with a White Linen Preview Party tonight at La Cote Brasserie (700 Tchoupitoulas) from 5:00 to 7:00 pm!  There's going to be delicious food and complimentary cocktails from Rain Vodka....yum!!

Take in the hottest styles at Fashion with a Twist tonight at Mike's on the Avenue (628 St. Charles Ave.) from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. - Enjoy cocktail specials and gourmet appetizers while viewing the hottest looks from Lola!  This fun evening is brought to you by Glam Squad Stardust Salon, Hair Loft, Salon Diversion and Aristocrat Salon...Be sure to stay on for live music after the show with Robin Barnes!

Tonight is the 4th Annual Asante Awards at the Mahalia Jackson Theatre of Performing Arts (1419 Basin St.) from 7:00 to 10:00 pm! Celebrating the sound of brass music and social & pleasure clubs - Admission is FREE and if you become a member for only $25 you get priority seating! On this day of Thanksgiving and Salutation to our culture, the Asante Awards and Festival will showcase local poets, musicians, and artists in various disciplines. The informative, educational format of the Festival will also allow for ample interaction between artists and festival goers. Get your free Tickets here or become a member:
http://asantefoundation.eventbrite.com/ or call 504-355-2530.

Featuring celebrity host Kermit Ruffins and the 2011 Honorees:
Hot 8 Brass Band
Willie Mae
Kid Merv
Kin Folks
Kent Jordan
Soul Rebels
Uncle Lionel
Benny Jones
2 Be Continued
Don Hubbard
Luella Givens
James Andrews
Sherman Copelin
Leander "Shack" Brown
Trombone Shorty
Olympia Brass Band
Darryl Montana
Cedric Richmond
Donald Harrison
Kelder Summers
Roland Doucette
Dr. Michael White
Lady Buck Jumpers
Rebirth Brass Band
Treme' Brass Band
Black Men of Labor
Eddie Smith - New Wave
Versatile Ladies of Style
ZULU
New Birth Brass Band
Toya "T.Church" Thomas
Stooges Brass Band
Lil' Rascals Brass Band
The Pinettes Brass Band
U.S. Marines Color Guard
Dirty Dozen Brass Band
Ninth Ward Original Divas
Glen David Andrews
House of Dance & Feathers
Joe Saulsbury - Franklin Ave.
Anthony Richardson - Dirty Rice
St. Augustine High School Band Legends
Treme Sidewalk Steppers
Chief Allison "Tootie" Montana
Chief Darryl Montana
Lionel Ferbos

Wow - See ya there!

If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!



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Concerts, Trivia and Fashion!

Good Morning Everybody! Lots of fun things going on today!

If you're looking for some free music head on down to the Wednesdays on the Point concert series continues this afternoon in Algiers and runs through August 10th  from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and of course, admission is FREE !  Tonight head to the Algiers Ferry Dock (200Morgan St.) when Irvin Mayfield presents "Purple Disrespect" plus E Company - and remember the concert is just a FREE ferry ride from the East Bank!

If you love trivia, plus yummy food and happy hour - I have the event for you!  There's a Pub Quiz at the Stage Door Canteen at the WWII Museum (945 Magazine) tonight from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm!!  Join the fun for six rounds of trivia featuring WWII and general trivia questions, there is NO entry fee and you can play one round or all six. Plus, the American Sector will extend their happy hour through the Pub Quiz for players. Enjoy half-priced select beverages and 75 cent BBQ sliders!  RSVP to the American Sector to reserve your seat by calling 504-528-1940.

Tonight it's Rockin' on the River Fundraiser for NOLA Pay it Forward from 5:00 to 8:30 pm - Come Rock the Boat on the Creole Queen with Rockin' Dopsie Jr. and The Yat Pack!  There's gonna be great food from local restaurants and cocktails for sale all benefiting NOLA Pay it Forward.  Presented by Creole Queen Paddlewheeler, tickets just $10 in advance (http://www.creolequeen.com/); $15 at the door.

Take in the hottest styles at Fashion with a Twist tonight at Mike's on the Avenue (628 St. Charles Ave.) from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. - Enjoy cocktail specials and gourmet appetizers while viewing the hottest looks from Fleur de Paris!  This fun evening is brought to you by Glam Squad Stardust Salon, Hair Loft, Salon Diversion and Aristocrat Salon...Be sure to stay on for live music after the show with Robin Barnes!

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

A Toast to Tales!!

Good Morning Everybody!  Lots of good things going on today!

Today is the official first day of Tales of the Cocktail....Although, you need tickets for most of the events.  There are some great deals for you folks on a budget.  First, you can attend all the Tasting Rooms from today through Sunday for the low low price $45.00.  That's four days of cocktail fun!!  For more info click on link.

And there's another fun Tales event today - and everyone is welcome!!  Toast to Tales of the Cocktail 2011 today from 2:00 to 3:00 pm on the 300 Block of Royal Street - Tales of the Cocktail has returned and they're ready to get things off to a sipping start. They're shaking up the traditional press conference with drinks and music as we celebrate the start of the 9th Annual Tales of the Cocktail. Come meet the stars of the week’s festivities including 2011 Co-Ambassadors, Dickie Brennan & Steve Pettus, as they preview events and announce the latest New Orleans establishments to earn the Sazerac Seal of Approval. After the toast is over, stick around to witness history as Bols Genever has orchestrated a bid to set a world record for the biggest slurp and you can participate!!

If you're looking for some free music head on down to the Wednesdays on the Point concert series continues this afternoon in Algiers and runs through August 10th  from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and of course, admission is FREE !  Tonight head to the Algiers Ferry Dock (200Morgan St.) for the Flow Tribe plus the Higher Heights - Reggae Band- and today the SPCA will be there with lots of furry friends who are looking for their forever home!!

Take in the hottest styles at Fashion with a Twist tonight at Mike's on the Avenue (628 St. Charles Ave.) from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. - Enjoy cocktail specials and gourmet appetizers while viewing the hottest looks from So Chic Boutique!  This fun evening is brought to you by Glam Squad Stardust Salon, Hair Loft, Salon Diversion and Aristocrat Salon...Be sure to stay on for live music after the show with Robin Barnes!

Experience an evening of cultural indulgences at the JW Marriott Lobby Lounge (614 Canal St.) t from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with art, a spirit tasting and complimentary hors d'oeuvres!  The event will feature Lorenzo Bergen known for his acrylic paintings, including abstracts and florals, and Gypsy Jazz music with Raphael Bas & Pierre Pichon. Parking is available at a special event rate of $5 on Common Street.

Some More Wednesday Evening Music

d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) has a double header tonight with Alex McMurray at 7:00 pm (no cover) and Walter "Wolfman" Washington at 10:00 pm - cover's only $5.00 and you know the Wolfman's worth it!

Hang out in Mid-City and head on down to Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks) for some Major Bacon and some FREE BLTs - tonight at 10:00 pm...you can never get enough of the bacon and no cover!!

Looking for some dinner and then some music for dessert?  Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) can help you out!  Get an entree' over at Ye Olde College Inn and then get a half price ticket to the show right next door at Rock N' Bowl....Tonight at 8:30 p.m. with The Moonshiners - it's another fun night of rockin' and bowlin'!!

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

Concerts, Culture and Free Music at Chickie's!

Good Morning Everybody - lots of good things going on to help you with your hump day!

Concert and Culture:

The Wednesdays on the Point concert series continues this afternoon in Algiers and runs through August 10th  from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., and of course, admission is FREE (There's gonna be a special concert on July 4th - click the link for more info!)...Tonight head to the Algiers Ferry Dock (200Morgan St.) for Luther Kent and The Mumbles - remember you can take the ferry over for FREE - it's a beautiful ride across the river! 

Experience an evening of cultural indulgences at the JW Marriott Lobby Lounge (614 Canal St.) this evening from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. tonight!  The event will feature original quilted fabric collages by Dr. Sara "Saharah" Hollis, Director of the Master of Arts in Museum Studies Program at SUNU.  The theme is "A Life in Fabrics-Forty Years of Creating Beauty with Cloth".  There's also music by multi instrumentalist, Tony Seville and a spirit tasting with complimentary hors d'oeuvres.  Parking is available at a special event rate of $5 on Common Street.

Wednesday Evening Music

There's good stuff going on in Mid-City!

Go by Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for  an amazing evening of music tonight at 8:00 pm!!  The Believers bring their roots sounds and to Chickie's for a FREE weekday show.  Founding members Craig Aspen & Cyd Frazzini formed the band ten years ago in Seattle amid the Alt. Country - No Depression boom and have been recording and performing ever since.  Teaming up with former members of Tribe Nunzio and other New Orleans music luminaries, they've stayed true to their Country/Soul sound.  Of their latest release ‘Lucky You’ , Britain’s Rock n Reel Magazine wrote The Believers are “What Johnny Cash and The Tennessee Three might’ve sounded like if they’d jammed with The White Stripes.”  You're not going to want to miss this one!! 

Stay in Mid-City and head on down to Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks) for some Major Bacon and some FREE BLTs - tonight at 10:00 pm...you can never get enough of the bacon!!

If you're hanging out in Broadmoor (and if not, get on over there!!) You can get some yummy food and great music tonight over at The Rendon Inn (4501 Eve Street) it's singer/songwriter Marc Stone tonight at 7:00 pm!!

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 they've got Swing-A-Roux at 8:30 pm - and you'll be dancing the night away!

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

It's Back to the Point - Tonite!

Good Morning Everybody,

Just cause Wednesdays at the Square is over doesn't mean the music is going to stop...No way!

Starting today the Wednesdays on the Point concert series begins in Algiers and runs through August 10th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., and of course, admission is FREE...Tonight head to the Algiers Ferry Dock (200Morgan St.) for Sasha Masakowski and Glen David Andrews - remember you can take the ferry over for free - it's a beautiful ride across the river!  Click the above link for complete concert series info!

I made a boo boo yesterday...sorry, about that. THIS evening at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art (925 Camp St.) - Collecting 101: A Conversation with Collectors: Sydney Besthoff, Jill Dupre, Josh Mayer and Will Erickson.  How does one become an art collector?  This panel will give a first-hand account how these four collectors started, and how their collections grew and changed (and are still changing).  Questions will address the basics of collecting—such as dealing with a gallery or artist, and funding—to the more personal, such as why they collect what they do. Moderator is Jan Katz, Curator for the Museum’s Center for Southern Craft and Design...Free to Museum members; $10 general admission. or information or to reserve your spot, call 504.539.9650.

Wednesday Evening Music

There's good stuff going on in Mid-City!

Go by Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for  an amazing musical line-up tonight with Camile Baudoin (you know him from the Radiators!), David Doucet (you know him fron Beausoleil!) and Harry Hardin (a classical violinist, who has played with almost everybody in New Orleans music!) the guys starts up at 8:00 pm - so, be there or be square (there is a cover, but it will be worth it)!!  And don't forget to come hungry for some super yummy Taceaux Loceaux!

Stay in Mid-City and head on down to Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks) for some Major Bacon and some FREE BLTs - tonight at 10:00 pm...you can never get enough of the bacon!!

If you're hanging out in Broadmoor (and if not, get on over there!!) You can get some yummy food and great music tonight over at The Rendon Inn (4501 Eve Street) it's Marc Stone tonight at 7:00 pm!!

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 they've got Jerry Embree and his swinging band at 8:30 pm - you'll be dancing the night away...you really don't want to miss it!!

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

Start off your fun with the early show over at dba (618 Frenchmen)....The Tin Men get things kickin' at 7:00 pm (no cover)....and then stay on for Walter "Wolfman" Washington & The Roadmasters (small cover, but it's worth it!!) at 10:00 pm (as always) it's gonna be a fun one!!

Another great evening full of music at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with Brett Richardson at 4:00 p.m., The Orleans 6 at 6:00 p.m., and to top off the night St. Louis Slim & The Frenchmen St. Jug Band at 10:00 p.m.!

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