Good Morning Everybody - go out enjoy this beautiful cool weather with some great music!
Thursday Events
Don't miss out on the weekly wine tasting at Cork and Bottle (3700 Orleans ) about 5:00 pm in Mid-City. You can also stop at Clever (right next door) for their "tasting special" - $1 off your first cocktail after attending the free wine tasting. And be sure to stop by the Crescent City Farmer's Market and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more!
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. The concert starts up at 6:00 pm with Rising Appalachia.....Sisters Leah and Chloe Smith tear into sound with sensual prowess as stages ignite revolutions and words light up spirit fires. Listen to their beautiful sound for poetic harmonies, soul singing, spoken word rallies, banjos, fiddles, many beats of drums, kalimbas, washboard rants, groove, and community building through sound. and come enjoy the delicious Fall Sangria at the "O" bar, and remember if you're a member of the Ogden you always get in free!
Some Thursday Night Music
It's a lovely evening for some yummy cocktails and Latin music over at the the Columns Hotel (3811 St. Charles) this evening. Enjoy the sounds of Fredy Omar at 8:00 pm.
Spotted Cat Music Club (623 Frenchmen) has a triple header with Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, Miss Sophie Lee at 6:00 and stay on and party with The New Orleans Moonshiners at 10:00 PM!!
There's more fun on Frenchmen over at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) with piano playin' man Jon Cleary at 7:00 pm with no cover!! And stay on for Mike Dillon's Go Go Jungle - for only a $5 cover...Fun!!
Had on over to Mid-City and to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for some amazing Chicago Blues with Nick Moss and the Flip Tops at 8:00 pm (there might be a cover, but this is worth it)! And don't forget to come hungry the kitchen is open with delicious food from Garage Pizza!
If you're 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....There's gonna be some dancing going on cause it's Zydeco Night with Horace Trahan & the Ossun Playboys at 8:30 pm - it's another fun night of rockin' and bowlin'!!
For more fun stuff to do and more music...check out the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!
www.gratisnola.com
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Wednesday Fun w/Scotch Tastings, Holiday Shopping & the Blues!
Happy Hump Day Everybody! There's some fun stuff going on today!
Are you a lover of Scotch? If so, Cork & Bottle (3700 Orleans Ave.) has an amazing tasting event for you this evening.It's the Luxury Scotch Tasting at 6:30 with a sampling of these fine flavors - Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban, Glenmorangie Signet, Glenmorangie Finealta, Johnnie Walker Gold 18yr, Buchanan's Special Reserve 18yr, Buchanan's Red SealCall 483-6314 for reservations - cost is $30.
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 Omega 3 and with the holidays almost here, get a jump start on your holiday shopping and support the featured local artists who can help you find that perfect something. There will be 75 arts, crafts and food vendors on hand. Edgewater Baptist Church will be there with great activities for the little ones. 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. It's going to a fun evening!
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 complimentary Ciroc cocktails and gourmet appetizers while viewing the hottest looks from Fifteen 22 Boutique. This fun evening is brought to you by Glam Squad and Niki Walker 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 Street)from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The featured artist this week Beatriz Soco Ocampo featuring "Portraits of Masquerades and Fire Catchers", a special appearance by the New Orleans Fire Fighters with the calendar "New Orleans Fire Fighters Look Hot 2012" (available for sale)!!! And Gypsy swing by Raphael 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)
More Wednesday Evening Music
Head on down to Rendon Inn (4501 Eve) in beautiful Broadmoor for a very special show - Tulane Associate Prof. and WWOZ DJ Joel Dinerstein is bringing the students from his "The Blues" class to the Rendon Inn for a special performance and discussion of Blues music and history with Marc Stone and Patrick Williams. A look at the music of Son House, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Fred McDowell, and other greats of the Blues from the 20s to the present. The event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Hope you can join us!
Hang out in Mid-City for all kinds of good stuff tonight - first stop 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!!
Have more fun in Mid-City when you head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for an amazing night of romantic, medieval and Spanish blues with Claude Bourbon at 8:00 pm...the kitchen is rolling so come check out the new menu!
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 stay on for Walter "Wolfman" Washington at 10:00 pm - cover's only $5.00 and you know the Wolfman's worth it!
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!
www.gratisnola.com
Are you a lover of Scotch? If so, Cork & Bottle (3700 Orleans Ave.) has an amazing tasting event for you this evening.It's the Luxury Scotch Tasting at 6:30 with a sampling of these fine flavors - Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban, Glenmorangie Signet, Glenmorangie Finealta, Johnnie Walker Gold 18yr, Buchanan's Special Reserve 18yr, Buchanan's Red SealCall 483-6314 for reservations - cost is $30.
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 Omega 3 and with the holidays almost here, get a jump start on your holiday shopping and support the featured local artists who can help you find that perfect something. There will be 75 arts, crafts and food vendors on hand. Edgewater Baptist Church will be there with great activities for the little ones. 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. It's going to a fun evening!
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 complimentary Ciroc cocktails and gourmet appetizers while viewing the hottest looks from Fifteen 22 Boutique. This fun evening is brought to you by Glam Squad and Niki Walker 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 Street)from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The featured artist this week Beatriz Soco Ocampo featuring "Portraits of Masquerades and Fire Catchers", a special appearance by the New Orleans Fire Fighters with the calendar "New Orleans Fire Fighters Look Hot 2012" (available for sale)!!! And Gypsy swing by Raphael 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)
More Wednesday Evening Music
Head on down to Rendon Inn (4501 Eve) in beautiful Broadmoor for a very special show - Tulane Associate Prof. and WWOZ DJ Joel Dinerstein is bringing the students from his "The Blues" class to the Rendon Inn for a special performance and discussion of Blues music and history with Marc Stone and Patrick Williams. A look at the music of Son House, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Fred McDowell, and other greats of the Blues from the 20s to the present. The event is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Hope you can join us!
Hang out in Mid-City for all kinds of good stuff tonight - first stop 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!!
Have more fun in Mid-City when you head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for an amazing night of romantic, medieval and Spanish blues with Claude Bourbon at 8:00 pm...the kitchen is rolling so come check out the new menu!
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 stay on for Walter "Wolfman" Washington at 10:00 pm - cover's only $5.00 and you know the Wolfman's worth it!
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!
www.gratisnola.com
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
A Tuesday at the Market and Music!
Good Morning All - Let's see what's going on today!
Special Events Today!
You can get your day started off right with a trip to the Farmer's Market!!! Visit the Crescent City's Farmer's Market at University Square (200 Broadway) from 9:00 to 1:00 pm and pick up some fresh seafood, veggies and you can even grab some lunch! November brings Ann Churchill of Karma Kitchen to the Green Plate Special tent. We're super excited to try the Khmer pumpkin curry soup, lemongrass pork patties over Malaysian coconut rice, shiitake mushrooms and cabbage, Asian slaw and carrot cake cupcakes with candied ginger white chocolate frosting......yummy!!
The Trinity Artist Series continues tonight at Trinity Episcopal Church (1329 Jackson Ave.) with "Organ & Labyrinth" with Albinas Prizgintas on the 5000 pipe Trinity tracker organ. The program includes some of the greatest music ever written ranging from Classical Baroque to vintage rock and popular tunes. The concert is from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm and it's FREE!
Good Music Tonight!
It's gonna be a beautiful evening to hang out at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.)...Have a cocktail and listen to the classic jazz trio reunion of John Rankin, Tom Sancton, and Tom Fischer! One guitar and two clarinets prove that there's no such thing as too much clarinets!
There's some fun on Frenchmen tonight over at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) with the Treme Brass Band at 9:00 pm - there's a $5 cover, but this show is definitely worth the dinero!
Right down the street the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has a triple header with no cover - Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 6:00 pm and top off the evening with Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 10:00 pm!
End your night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with the REBIRTH Brass Band they come on around 10:30ish - there's a cover, but you'll be glad you paid and stayed up late!!
Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!
www.gratisnola.com
Special Events Today!
You can get your day started off right with a trip to the Farmer's Market!!! Visit the Crescent City's Farmer's Market at University Square (200 Broadway) from 9:00 to 1:00 pm and pick up some fresh seafood, veggies and you can even grab some lunch! November brings Ann Churchill of Karma Kitchen to the Green Plate Special tent. We're super excited to try the Khmer pumpkin curry soup, lemongrass pork patties over Malaysian coconut rice, shiitake mushrooms and cabbage, Asian slaw and carrot cake cupcakes with candied ginger white chocolate frosting......yummy!!
The Trinity Artist Series continues tonight at Trinity Episcopal Church (1329 Jackson Ave.) with "Organ & Labyrinth" with Albinas Prizgintas on the 5000 pipe Trinity tracker organ. The program includes some of the greatest music ever written ranging from Classical Baroque to vintage rock and popular tunes. The concert is from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm and it's FREE!
Good Music Tonight!
It's gonna be a beautiful evening to hang out at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.)...Have a cocktail and listen to the classic jazz trio reunion of John Rankin, Tom Sancton, and Tom Fischer! One guitar and two clarinets prove that there's no such thing as too much clarinets!
There's some fun on Frenchmen tonight over at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) with the Treme Brass Band at 9:00 pm - there's a $5 cover, but this show is definitely worth the dinero!
Right down the street the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has a triple header with no cover - Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 6:00 pm and top off the evening with Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 10:00 pm!
End your night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with the REBIRTH Brass Band they come on around 10:30ish - there's a cover, but you'll be glad you paid and stayed up late!!
Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!
www.gratisnola.com
Monday, November 7, 2011
Celebratin' Football Wins with Fun Monday Music!
Hope everyone had a lovely weekend - Celebrate the Tigers and the Saints big winning weekend with great music all around town!
Monday Night Music
If you're Uptown - Enjoy the lovely Fall weather with some porch sippin' over at the Columns Hotel (3811 St. Charles)....Tonight David Doucet of Beausoleil fame performs at 8:00 pm tonight!
Head on down to Mid-City and to the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks) about 10:00 pm for the N'awlins Johnnys and FREE red beans tonight!
And there's more good music in Mid-City over at Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) with Chandler Travis Philharmonic at 8:00 pm...There's also super delicious food in the kitchen so come hungry for some delicious eats!
And If you're lookin' for some bluegrass music tonight you don't have to go too far to find it....Check out the Hi Ho Lounge (2239 St. Claude) and the Bluegrass Pickin' Party at 8:00 pm and stay on for Missy Meatlocker at 10:30 pm...plus cheap and yummy and red beans early (veggie red beans too) plus it's smoke-free!!
Lots of fun around Frenchmen Street!
d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) has an excellent double header tonight with Jesse Moore at 6:00 pm, and stay on for Glen David Andrews at 9:00 pm (there's a $5 cover for the late show - but that's not much to pay for this performance!)
BMC (1331 Decatur) has a great early show at 5:00 pm with Lil Red and Big Bad...then stay on for the next show at 9:30 with Smoky Greenwell's Blues Jam!!
And two great shows at the Maison (508 Frenchmen) with The Royal Roses at 7:00 pm, and The New Orleans Super Jam at 10:00 pm.
Be sure to make a stop by the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) early for this great line-up of music...Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, Dominick Grillo and The Frenchmen Street All Stars at 6:00 pm and be sure to stay on for Kristina Morales and the Bayou Shufflers at 10:00 pm.....it's sure to be another smokin' Monday evening show.
To top off you're evening....you gotta go Uptown and over to the Maple Leaf (8316 Oak) for Papa Grows Funk at 10:00 pm - they'll get your Monday night funked up - remember there's a cover - but it's worth it!!!
Have a great one...and for more musical fun check out WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar...until tomorrow!
www.gratisnola.com
Monday Night Music
If you're Uptown - Enjoy the lovely Fall weather with some porch sippin' over at the Columns Hotel (3811 St. Charles)....Tonight David Doucet of Beausoleil fame performs at 8:00 pm tonight!
Head on down to Mid-City and to the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks) about 10:00 pm for the N'awlins Johnnys and FREE red beans tonight!
And there's more good music in Mid-City over at Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) with Chandler Travis Philharmonic at 8:00 pm...There's also super delicious food in the kitchen so come hungry for some delicious eats!
And If you're lookin' for some bluegrass music tonight you don't have to go too far to find it....Check out the Hi Ho Lounge (2239 St. Claude) and the Bluegrass Pickin' Party at 8:00 pm and stay on for Missy Meatlocker at 10:30 pm...plus cheap and yummy and red beans early (veggie red beans too) plus it's smoke-free!!
Lots of fun around Frenchmen Street!
d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) has an excellent double header tonight with Jesse Moore at 6:00 pm, and stay on for Glen David Andrews at 9:00 pm (there's a $5 cover for the late show - but that's not much to pay for this performance!)
BMC (1331 Decatur) has a great early show at 5:00 pm with Lil Red and Big Bad...then stay on for the next show at 9:30 with Smoky Greenwell's Blues Jam!!
And two great shows at the Maison (508 Frenchmen) with The Royal Roses at 7:00 pm, and The New Orleans Super Jam at 10:00 pm.
Be sure to make a stop by the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) early for this great line-up of music...Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, Dominick Grillo and The Frenchmen Street All Stars at 6:00 pm and be sure to stay on for Kristina Morales and the Bayou Shufflers at 10:00 pm.....it's sure to be another smokin' Monday evening show.
To top off you're evening....you gotta go Uptown and over to the Maple Leaf (8316 Oak) for Papa Grows Funk at 10:00 pm - they'll get your Monday night funked up - remember there's a cover - but it's worth it!!!
Have a great one...and for more musical fun check out WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar...until tomorrow!
www.gratisnola.com
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Saturday Fest Celebratin' & Eatin' Some Elephant Gumbo!!
Happy Saturday and GEAUX TIGERS!!!!
I'm pretty sure I know what you're doing tonight - either at your home, a party or a bar, but before you sit down to watch the Tigers cook up some Elephant gumbo there's some fun stuff going on this most beautiful day!
The animals are asking for you at the Audubon Zoo today, so head on down for the big Swamp Festival between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm- there's gonna be delicious food, crafts, cultural demonstrations and of course lots of Cajun and Zydeco music! They've got Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas, Washboard Rodeo, Christian Serpas and Ghost Town just to name a few. Click on www.auduboninstitute.org for the complete schedule of music and fun!! Admission is included with Zoo entrance or free with your zoo membership.
Looking for some Caribbean excitement then you should be at Lafayette Square (544 St. Charles) for the Bayou Bacchanal. It's a celebration of Caribbean culture with music from Pan Vibrations Steel Band, Ovi-G and the Froggies and more! The festival begins with a parade starting up at Harrah's at 11:00 am traveling down St. Peter St. on to Canal and then to St. Charles to kick-off the fun at Noon. For info on all the festivities click on www.bayoubacchanal.org. Admission is FREE!
If you're looking to celebrate the world's most delicious gourd - then you've got to go to Markey Park (Piety and Royal Streets) for the Mirliton Festival in the Bywater. Eat all things mirliton from 11:00 to 7:00 pm and enjoy music from Kermit Ruffiins, Guitar Lightening Lee with Little Freddie King, King James and the Special Men, Tuba Skinny and more! Admission is $5 - and for more info click on www.bywatermirlitonfestival.com!
If you're looking for some Scandinavian Fun then we've got the celebration for you! It's the Scandinavian Festival at the Norwegian Seamen's Church (1772 Prytania) from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm today. There's going to be music from local jazz groups, a Norwegian choir, a Christmas sale with featuring Norwegian cookies, cakes and open faced sandwiches plus children's activities. For more info call 525-3602! Admission is FREE!
Keep on celebrating the ladies with the first ever YeMaYa PARADE at 6pm starting from Buffa's (1001 Esplanade Avenue)to The Maison (508 Frenchmen Street)
ROUTE:
http://www.ladyfestneworleans.org/ladyfest-2011/parades/ye_ma_ya_womens_parade_route/
The YeMaYa PARADE will be the first ever all-women, only-women walking parade in New Orleans. We have over 25 women's parading groups ready to hit the streets together in an historic outpouring of music, dance, costumes, creativity and sisterhood. Our groups include: Lady Buckjumpers, Pussyfooters, Camel Toe Steppers, Lady Rollers, Muff-a-lottas, Bearded Oysters, Sirens, NOLA Cherry Bombs and many more. Music provided by Mo' Lasses, The Local Skank and more. Our theme this year is "EVERY WOMEN A QUEEN." Our parade logo is a crown, which symbolizes the inherent dignity and worth of all women.
After the parade the fun continues at the Maison with "MUSIQUE at MAISON"
8pm Mo'Lasses
9pm Zena Moses and Rue Fiya
and more ladies fun at the Blue Nile (Upstairs)(532 Frenchmen Street) with "WOMEN In DANCE" from 6-10 pm featuring The Mari Milnar Dance Academy!
Okay, I got to go get my purple and gold on...have a wonderful day and for more musical fun check out the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!
www.gratisnola.com
I'm pretty sure I know what you're doing tonight - either at your home, a party or a bar, but before you sit down to watch the Tigers cook up some Elephant gumbo there's some fun stuff going on this most beautiful day!
The animals are asking for you at the Audubon Zoo today, so head on down for the big Swamp Festival between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm- there's gonna be delicious food, crafts, cultural demonstrations and of course lots of Cajun and Zydeco music! They've got Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas, Washboard Rodeo, Christian Serpas and Ghost Town just to name a few. Click on www.auduboninstitute.org for the complete schedule of music and fun!! Admission is included with Zoo entrance or free with your zoo membership.
Looking for some Caribbean excitement then you should be at Lafayette Square (544 St. Charles) for the Bayou Bacchanal. It's a celebration of Caribbean culture with music from Pan Vibrations Steel Band, Ovi-G and the Froggies and more! The festival begins with a parade starting up at Harrah's at 11:00 am traveling down St. Peter St. on to Canal and then to St. Charles to kick-off the fun at Noon. For info on all the festivities click on www.bayoubacchanal.org. Admission is FREE!
If you're looking to celebrate the world's most delicious gourd - then you've got to go to Markey Park (Piety and Royal Streets) for the Mirliton Festival in the Bywater. Eat all things mirliton from 11:00 to 7:00 pm and enjoy music from Kermit Ruffiins, Guitar Lightening Lee with Little Freddie King, King James and the Special Men, Tuba Skinny and more! Admission is $5 - and for more info click on www.bywatermirlitonfestival.com!
If you're looking for some Scandinavian Fun then we've got the celebration for you! It's the Scandinavian Festival at the Norwegian Seamen's Church (1772 Prytania) from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm today. There's going to be music from local jazz groups, a Norwegian choir, a Christmas sale with featuring Norwegian cookies, cakes and open faced sandwiches plus children's activities. For more info call 525-3602! Admission is FREE!
Keep on celebrating the ladies with the first ever YeMaYa PARADE at 6pm starting from Buffa's (1001 Esplanade Avenue)to The Maison (508 Frenchmen Street)
ROUTE:
http://www.ladyfestneworleans.org/ladyfest-2011/parades/ye_ma_ya_womens_parade_route/
The YeMaYa PARADE will be the first ever all-women, only-women walking parade in New Orleans. We have over 25 women's parading groups ready to hit the streets together in an historic outpouring of music, dance, costumes, creativity and sisterhood. Our groups include: Lady Buckjumpers, Pussyfooters, Camel Toe Steppers, Lady Rollers, Muff-a-lottas, Bearded Oysters, Sirens, NOLA Cherry Bombs and many more. Music provided by Mo' Lasses, The Local Skank and more. Our theme this year is "EVERY WOMEN A QUEEN." Our parade logo is a crown, which symbolizes the inherent dignity and worth of all women.
After the parade the fun continues at the Maison with "MUSIQUE at MAISON"
YeMaYa PARADE BALL
7pm Kelcy Mae8pm Mo'Lasses
9pm Zena Moses and Rue Fiya
and more ladies fun at the Blue Nile (Upstairs)(532 Frenchmen Street) with "WOMEN In DANCE" from 6-10 pm featuring The Mari Milnar Dance Academy!
Okay, I got to go get my purple and gold on...have a wonderful day and for more musical fun check out the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!
www.gratisnola.com
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Thursday with the Ladies (& a Few Guys) All Over Town!
Good Morning Everybody!!
Thursday Events
Don't miss out on the weekly wine tasting at Cork and Bottle (3700 Orleans ) about 5:00 pm in Mid-City. You can also stop at Clever (right next door) for their "tasting special" - $1 off your first cocktail after attending the free wine tasting. And be sure to stop by the Crescent City Farmer's Market and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more!
Celebrate the ladies all this week at Ladyfest 2011! The fun continues this evening at Maison (508 Frenchmen Street) for the event "LADIES SING THE BLUES"...It's a line-up of amazing music from some incredible women!
7pm The Blue Trees
8pm Sweet Jones
9pm Lips and the Trips
10pm Gaynielle "Queen G" Neville and the Ladies of New Orleans featuring Beth Patterson & Jan Clements
11pm Jenn Howard
For a complete schedule of the fest click here: http://www.ladyfestneworleans.org/ladyfest-2011/schedule/
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. The concert starts up at 6:00 pm with Jeff and Vida.....A duo that adds a bluegrass sensibility to rock, honky tonk, country and come enjoy the delicious Fall Sangria at the "O" bar, and remember if you're a member of the Ogden you always get in free!
Some Thursday Night Music
It's a lovely evening for some yummy cocktails and Latin music over at the the Columns Hotel (3811 St. Charles) this evening. Enjoy the sounds of Fredy Omar at 8:00 pm.
Spotted Cat Music Club (623 Frenchmen) has a triple header with Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, Miss Sophie Lee at 6:00 and stay on and party with The New Orleans Moonshiners at 10:00 PM!!
If you're looking for some more dancing - head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for swing dance lessons - 6:00 to 7:00 pm for beginners and 7:00 to 8:00 pm for advanced (go to http://www.nolajitterbugs.org/ for more info and to sign up for lessons.) And stick around afterwards for the surf rock of Sunny Duval at 9:00 pm (there might be a cover, but this is worth it)!
If you're 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....There's gonna be some dancing going on cause it's Zydeco Night with the one and only Rosie Ledet at 8:30 pm - it's another fun night of rockin' and bowlin'!!
For more fun stuff to do and more music...check out the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!
www.gratisnola.com
Thursday Events
Don't miss out on the weekly wine tasting at Cork and Bottle (3700 Orleans ) about 5:00 pm in Mid-City. You can also stop at Clever (right next door) for their "tasting special" - $1 off your first cocktail after attending the free wine tasting. And be sure to stop by the Crescent City Farmer's Market and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more!
Celebrate the ladies all this week at Ladyfest 2011! The fun continues this evening at Maison (508 Frenchmen Street) for the event "LADIES SING THE BLUES"...It's a line-up of amazing music from some incredible women!
7pm The Blue Trees
8pm Sweet Jones
9pm Lips and the Trips
10pm Gaynielle "Queen G" Neville and the Ladies of New Orleans featuring Beth Patterson & Jan Clements
11pm Jenn Howard
For a complete schedule of the fest click here: http://www.ladyfestneworleans.org/ladyfest-2011/schedule/
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. The concert starts up at 6:00 pm with Jeff and Vida.....A duo that adds a bluegrass sensibility to rock, honky tonk, country and come enjoy the delicious Fall Sangria at the "O" bar, and remember if you're a member of the Ogden you always get in free!
Some Thursday Night Music
It's a lovely evening for some yummy cocktails and Latin music over at the the Columns Hotel (3811 St. Charles) this evening. Enjoy the sounds of Fredy Omar at 8:00 pm.
Spotted Cat Music Club (623 Frenchmen) has a triple header with Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, Miss Sophie Lee at 6:00 and stay on and party with The New Orleans Moonshiners at 10:00 PM!!
If you're looking for some more dancing - head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for swing dance lessons - 6:00 to 7:00 pm for beginners and 7:00 to 8:00 pm for advanced (go to http://www.nolajitterbugs.org/ for more info and to sign up for lessons.) And stick around afterwards for the surf rock of Sunny Duval at 9:00 pm (there might be a cover, but this is worth it)!
If you're 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....There's gonna be some dancing going on cause it's Zydeco Night with the one and only Rosie Ledet at 8:30 pm - it's another fun night of rockin' and bowlin'!!
For more fun stuff to do and more music...check out the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!
www.gratisnola.com
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
A Tuesday For Saints, Wine and Music
Good Morning All - Hope everyone had a fantastic Halloween - Let's see what's going on today!
Special Events Today!
You can get your day started off right with a trip to the Farmer's Market!!! Visit the Crescent City's Farmer's Market at University Square (200 Broadway) from 9:00 to 1:00 pm and pick up some fresh seafood, veggies and you can even grab some lunch! November brings Ann Churchill of Karma Kitchen to the Green Plate Special tent. We're super excited to try the Lentil, Meyer lemon and cilantro soup, quinoa salad with pomegranate and Rockin' R Dairy goat cheese, lamb shwarma or homemade falafel with oven-roasted market vegetables, and Iranian pistachio cake......yummy!!
Today is also the 31st Annual Day of the Dead/Gede Celebration from 7:00pm to 10:00 pm at 3319 Rosalie Alley (Dirt Alley off of N. Rampart, Between Piety and Desire, in Bywater) Please wear white with a purple headscarf or black and purple for Gede. Bring a dish for the people and an offering for the Dead or Gede. Gede's tastes tend towards peppers, flatbreads, rum, cigars, goat stew, crosses, grave digger's tools, black cock feathers, skeletons, sunglasses with one lens, hot Creole foods, money, the colors black, mauve, and white. He is syncretized with St. Gerard. Or you can bring something that your ancestors or loved ones enjoyed in life. RSVP or for more info: (504) 948-9961.
Today is Wine Walk Tuesdays this evening from 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm starting at the Ste Marie (930 Poydras) and ending at Bouche...with many stops in between. 411-365 Creative is proud to introduce one of NOLA's premiere weekly events. The first series of events will begin at Ste. Marie and end at Bouche NOLA, stopping at destinations on the way. The Wine Walk Passport will allow you to sample unique wines and small bites, while paying homage to existing establishments in the CBD area as well as experience new, up-and-comers, along the way. The cost of the walk is all inclusive $20. Follow on twitter @411365creative or their Facebook page at 411-365 Creative for up to date information on participating locations and future strolls.
The Trinity Artist Series continues tonight at Trinity Episcopal Church (1329 Jackson Ave.) with "Organ & Labyrinth" with Albinas Prizgintas on the 5000 pipe Trinity tracker organ. The program includes some of the greatest music ever written ranging from Classical Baroque to vintage rock and popular tunes. The concert is from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm and it's FREE!
Good Music Tonight!
It's gonna be a beautiful evening to hang out at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.)...Have a cocktail and listen to the amazing guitar playing of John Rankin along with Todd Duke at 8:30 pm...this is going to be a good one!
There's some fun on Frenchmen tonight over at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) with the Treme Brass Band at 9:00 pm - there's a $5 cover, but this show is definitely worth the dinero!
Right down the street the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has a triple header with no cover - Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 6:00 pm and top off the evening with Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 10:00 pm!
End your night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with the REBIRTH Brass Band they come on around 10:30ish - there's a cover, but you'll be glad you paid and stayed up late!!
Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!
www.gratisnola.com
Special Events Today!
You can get your day started off right with a trip to the Farmer's Market!!! Visit the Crescent City's Farmer's Market at University Square (200 Broadway) from 9:00 to 1:00 pm and pick up some fresh seafood, veggies and you can even grab some lunch! November brings Ann Churchill of Karma Kitchen to the Green Plate Special tent. We're super excited to try the Lentil, Meyer lemon and cilantro soup, quinoa salad with pomegranate and Rockin' R Dairy goat cheese, lamb shwarma or homemade falafel with oven-roasted market vegetables, and Iranian pistachio cake......yummy!!
Today is also the 31st Annual Day of the Dead/Gede Celebration from 7:00pm to 10:00 pm at 3319 Rosalie Alley (Dirt Alley off of N. Rampart, Between Piety and Desire, in Bywater) Please wear white with a purple headscarf or black and purple for Gede. Bring a dish for the people and an offering for the Dead or Gede. Gede's tastes tend towards peppers, flatbreads, rum, cigars, goat stew, crosses, grave digger's tools, black cock feathers, skeletons, sunglasses with one lens, hot Creole foods, money, the colors black, mauve, and white. He is syncretized with St. Gerard. Or you can bring something that your ancestors or loved ones enjoyed in life. RSVP or for more info: (504) 948-9961.
Today is Wine Walk Tuesdays this evening from 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm starting at the Ste Marie (930 Poydras) and ending at Bouche...with many stops in between. 411-365 Creative is proud to introduce one of NOLA's premiere weekly events. The first series of events will begin at Ste. Marie and end at Bouche NOLA, stopping at destinations on the way. The Wine Walk Passport will allow you to sample unique wines and small bites, while paying homage to existing establishments in the CBD area as well as experience new, up-and-comers, along the way. The cost of the walk is all inclusive $20. Follow on twitter @411365creative or their Facebook page at 411-365 Creative for up to date information on participating locations and future strolls.
The Trinity Artist Series continues tonight at Trinity Episcopal Church (1329 Jackson Ave.) with "Organ & Labyrinth" with Albinas Prizgintas on the 5000 pipe Trinity tracker organ. The program includes some of the greatest music ever written ranging from Classical Baroque to vintage rock and popular tunes. The concert is from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm and it's FREE!
Good Music Tonight!
It's gonna be a beautiful evening to hang out at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.)...Have a cocktail and listen to the amazing guitar playing of John Rankin along with Todd Duke at 8:30 pm...this is going to be a good one!
There's some fun on Frenchmen tonight over at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) with the Treme Brass Band at 9:00 pm - there's a $5 cover, but this show is definitely worth the dinero!
Right down the street the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has a triple header with no cover - Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 6:00 pm and top off the evening with Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 10:00 pm!
End your night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with the REBIRTH Brass Band they come on around 10:30ish - there's a cover, but you'll be glad you paid and stayed up late!!
Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!
www.gratisnola.com
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