Happy Hump Day - Hope everyone is having a wonderful week!!
Wednesday Fun Stuff!
Celebrate some love at the St. Valentine's Tasting at Cork & Bottle (3700 Orleans Ave.) tonight from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. It's Chocolate with Red Wine & Bubbles: Tonight's tasting will feature 10 name-brand sparkling wines including French Champagne, Italian Prosecco, American Sparklers and Spanish Cava, as well as 10 top-notch, robust reds that compliment chocolate. A decadent selection of fine chocolates by Blue Frog Chocolates will be offered to sample with the wines. Don't miss it the cost is only $30 per person and reservations are required by calling 483-6314.
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 is Jennifer Renee, presenting reverse glass art paintings and she'll also be signing and selling the poster "From Zulu with Love", the official 2012 commemorative Mardi Gras Poster for the famed Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, rendered from one of her original paintings. Enjoy the sounds of Javier Gutierrez and a wine 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 "That's Amore" with Bon Operatit! 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.
More Wednesday Evening Music
There's great music over on Frenchmen Street at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen). Catch the early show at 7:00 pm with The Tin Men plus Matt Perrine & Bill Malchow - and stay on for 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!! Brett Richardson at 4:00, The Orleans 6 at 6:00 pm and top off the night with St. Louis Jim & The Frenchmen St. Jug Band!
Hang out in Mid-City for all kinds of good stuff tonight - first stop Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)! Come on out 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 a double header of music with some happy hour fun with the Sweet Olive String Band at 5:30, and Tom McDermott and Aurora Nealand at 8:00 pm! And come hungry - the kitchen is kickin' with pizza and all kinds of yummy food!
Lookin' for some dinner and then some music for dessert? Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) is the place! Get some yummy dinner 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 at 8:30 pm - you'll be dancing the night away!
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
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Happy Tuesday w/Some Hot Tamales & Smokin' Music!
Good Morning Everybody - Lots of good stuff 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 get some yummy lunch with Pam Warner, a.k.a. Hot Tamale Mama under the Green Plate Special Tent this month. Pam will have beef, beet and portobello mushroom and corn and black bean tamales, as well as cheese grits, corn and black bean salsa, and homemade vanilla almond custard with assorted toppings. Come enjoy a tamale plate lunch.....yummy!!
Good Music Tonight!
It's gonna be a beautiful evening to hang out at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.)...Have a fancy cocktail and listen to the guitar stylings of John Rankin - it's going to be a lovely evening to hang out on the Avenue!
Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) has an amazing show tonight with the bluesy/r& b sounds of the one and only Leslie Smith at about 8:00 pm - you don't want to miss this show - and come hungry for delicious pizza, pasta, salad and more!!
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 that's practically free!
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 Aurora Nealand and the Royal Roses 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 get some yummy lunch with Pam Warner, a.k.a. Hot Tamale Mama under the Green Plate Special Tent this month. Pam will have beef, beet and portobello mushroom and corn and black bean tamales, as well as cheese grits, corn and black bean salsa, and homemade vanilla almond custard with assorted toppings. Come enjoy a tamale plate lunch.....yummy!!
Good Music Tonight!
It's gonna be a beautiful evening to hang out at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.)...Have a fancy cocktail and listen to the guitar stylings of John Rankin - it's going to be a lovely evening to hang out on the Avenue!
Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) has an amazing show tonight with the bluesy/r& b sounds of the one and only Leslie Smith at about 8:00 pm - you don't want to miss this show - and come hungry for delicious pizza, pasta, salad and more!!
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 that's practically free!
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 Aurora Nealand and the Royal Roses 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, February 6, 2012
Monday Fun!
Happy Monday Everybody - Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend, and big congrats to Super Bowl MVP - Eli Manning!!
Monday Night Music
If you're Uptown - Enjoy some cocktail 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 Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for piano playin' man Jon Cleary at 8:00 pm...he'll get you in that Mardi Gras spirit and don't forget to come hungry for some delicious pizza and other good stuff from the kitchen!!
There's more fun in Mid-City over at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks) come by about 10:00 pm for the N'awlins Johnnys and FREE red beans tonight!
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...plus cheap and yummy red beans (veggie red beans too) plus it's smoke-free!!
Lots of fun around Frenchmen Street!
Head on over to d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) for Luke Winslow King at 6:00 pm (no cover) 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!!
Satisfy your hunger for great food and music over at Three Muses (536 Frenchmen)...Tonight they've got the sultry sounds of Kristin Diable - don't miss her!
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 the Krisitn 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 some cocktail 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 Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for piano playin' man Jon Cleary at 8:00 pm...he'll get you in that Mardi Gras spirit and don't forget to come hungry for some delicious pizza and other good stuff from the kitchen!!
There's more fun in Mid-City over at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks) come by about 10:00 pm for the N'awlins Johnnys and FREE red beans tonight!
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...plus cheap and yummy red beans (veggie red beans too) plus it's smoke-free!!
Lots of fun around Frenchmen Street!
Head on over to d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) for Luke Winslow King at 6:00 pm (no cover) 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!!
Satisfy your hunger for great food and music over at Three Muses (536 Frenchmen)...Tonight they've got the sultry sounds of Kristin Diable - don't miss her!
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 the Krisitn 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, February 4, 2012
GratiNOLA Weekend w/Markets, Beer Crawlin', Peeradin' & Lots o' Music!
It's time to start you're Mardi Gras kick-off weekend - what's going on?!
Saturday Fun and Music!
Markets!
Head on down to the Freret Street Market (corner of Freret and Napoleon) for more than 90 vendors with loads of food, produce, art, collectibles, pet adoptions, music and appearances by the Big Easy Roller Girls. The market runs from noon to 5:00 pm and musical performances include - The Blue Runners at Noon, Anais St. John at 1:45 pm and Debauche at 3:30 pm! For more info visit www.freretmarket.org
And there's more markets with the Piety Street Market at the Old Ironworks (612 Piety) from Noon 'til 5:00 pm - The Market is delighted to welcome Helen Gillet and Wazozo as their musical guests where they'll usher in Carnival season and serve as the opening act for this year's Krewe de Vieux parade.... 40+ vendors offer a festive array of Mardi Gras costumes, accessories & masks, creative art, handmade jewelry and crafts, homemade goodies, vintage collectibles and flea market finds in a bustling neighborhood market. See you there!
Beer!
Of course, there's more pre-parade partying to be done!!
It's a Bar Crawl with NOLA Brewing Company!! This year for the Release of Flambeau Red Ale NOLA Brewing Company is having a Bar Crawl through the historic French Quarter before the Krewe du Vieux parade. The Krewe du Brew Bar Crawl theme will be "Mardi Gras on Fire" and costumes are encouraged.
*The Bar Crawl begins at 1:00pm starting at the R-Bar (1431 Royal St). From R-Bar the Bar Crawl heads over to Balcony Music Club (1331 Decatur St) at 2:30. After Balcony Music Club the Bar Crawl will meet at Turtle Bay (1119 Decatur St) at 3:45. Then to end the Bar Crawl everyone will meet at Molly's at the Market (1107 Decatur St) at 5:00. Each bar will be serving the Flambeau Red for $3.00 a pint during our hour there. The Krewe du Vieux Parade starts at 6:30 so everyone will be in perfect position. Yea for beer!!
Music!
While in the Quarters make sure you stop by the Louisiana Music Factory (210 Decatur) for some great in-store concerts!! It's Gina Forsyth at 2:00 pm and Jack Brass Band at 3:00 pm...Remember to get your drink ticket for cheap beer down the street, and make sure you pick up a CD or album while your there - they've got the best music selection in town!!
Parades!
After all the beer and music it's time for the pee-rades!! Krewe du Vieux gets kickin' in the Marigny at 6:30 pm with the theme "Crimes Against Nature"...This satirical group has some of the best costumes, floats and kooky throws you'll ever see in all of Carnival! There's a new route this year so click on the link so you don't miss out on the craziness!! http://www.kreweduvieux.org/
A newer Krewe - Krewe DeLusion follows immediately after Krewe du Vieux, and joins in on the satirical fun. This group also starts down Royal Street, but turns a block earlier and in the opposite direction on St. Peter St., then two more rights on Bourbon and St. Philip streets, then back towards the Marigny on Decatur before ending just across Esplanade Avenue.
More Music!
Frenchmen Street is kickin' with music after the big peerades! d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) has Little Freddie King at 7:00 pm and then come on back for the late show with The Tin Men at 11:00 pm - they're sure to please (there's a small cover for the Chief - but you don't want to miss the show
The Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has a triple header starting early with Meghan Stewart & The Reboppers at 3:00 pm, Shotgun Jazz Band at 6:00 pm and top off the night with Davis Rogan Band again at 10:00 pm!!
And curb your parade hunger for food and music over at Three Muses (536 Frenchmen)...Get some yummy food and listen to the sounds of the Pfister Sisters at 6:30 pm and stay on for the Frenchmen Street Jug Band at 10:00 pm.
Sunday Fun and Music!
It's Super Bowl Sunday, but let's have some fun before the game too!!
Brunch and Music!
Grab some delicious brunch and some great music over on Esplanade Avenue at the Backroom at Buffa's (1001 Esplanade) with Some Like it Hot stirrin' up the pot at about 11:00 am...and if you're Uptown delight in the sounds of the Courtyard Kings starting up at 11:00 am over at Cafe' Rani (2917 Magazine)...And don't forget about The Columns Hotel (3811 St. Charles) on the other Avenue with some more yummy brunch and Chip Wilson! Nothing like some Bloody Marys and some great music!
After brunch take a "free ride" over the might Mississippi to the Old Point Bar (545 Patterson) in Algiers...they've got the Craig Paddock at 3:30 pm! Stay on for the big game too!
Sunday evening find your favorite spot to watch the game or the big Puppy Bowl (I heard there's gonna be a big kitty half-time show - probably much more entertaining then Madonna!!) Have a good one and "Go Eli"!!
Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this today and tomorrow...If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!!
www.gratisnola.com
Saturday Fun and Music!
Markets!
Head on down to the Freret Street Market (corner of Freret and Napoleon) for more than 90 vendors with loads of food, produce, art, collectibles, pet adoptions, music and appearances by the Big Easy Roller Girls. The market runs from noon to 5:00 pm and musical performances include - The Blue Runners at Noon, Anais St. John at 1:45 pm and Debauche at 3:30 pm! For more info visit www.freretmarket.org
And there's more markets with the Piety Street Market at the Old Ironworks (612 Piety) from Noon 'til 5:00 pm - The Market is delighted to welcome Helen Gillet and Wazozo as their musical guests where they'll usher in Carnival season and serve as the opening act for this year's Krewe de Vieux parade.... 40+ vendors offer a festive array of Mardi Gras costumes, accessories & masks, creative art, handmade jewelry and crafts, homemade goodies, vintage collectibles and flea market finds in a bustling neighborhood market. See you there!
Beer!
Of course, there's more pre-parade partying to be done!!
It's a Bar Crawl with NOLA Brewing Company!! This year for the Release of Flambeau Red Ale NOLA Brewing Company is having a Bar Crawl through the historic French Quarter before the Krewe du Vieux parade. The Krewe du Brew Bar Crawl theme will be "Mardi Gras on Fire" and costumes are encouraged.
*The Bar Crawl begins at 1:00pm starting at the R-Bar (1431 Royal St). From R-Bar the Bar Crawl heads over to Balcony Music Club (1331 Decatur St) at 2:30. After Balcony Music Club the Bar Crawl will meet at Turtle Bay (1119 Decatur St) at 3:45. Then to end the Bar Crawl everyone will meet at Molly's at the Market (1107 Decatur St) at 5:00. Each bar will be serving the Flambeau Red for $3.00 a pint during our hour there. The Krewe du Vieux Parade starts at 6:30 so everyone will be in perfect position. Yea for beer!!
Music!
While in the Quarters make sure you stop by the Louisiana Music Factory (210 Decatur) for some great in-store concerts!! It's Gina Forsyth at 2:00 pm and Jack Brass Band at 3:00 pm...Remember to get your drink ticket for cheap beer down the street, and make sure you pick up a CD or album while your there - they've got the best music selection in town!!
Parades!
After all the beer and music it's time for the pee-rades!! Krewe du Vieux gets kickin' in the Marigny at 6:30 pm with the theme "Crimes Against Nature"...This satirical group has some of the best costumes, floats and kooky throws you'll ever see in all of Carnival! There's a new route this year so click on the link so you don't miss out on the craziness!! http://www.kreweduvieux.org/
A newer Krewe - Krewe DeLusion follows immediately after Krewe du Vieux, and joins in on the satirical fun. This group also starts down Royal Street, but turns a block earlier and in the opposite direction on St. Peter St., then two more rights on Bourbon and St. Philip streets, then back towards the Marigny on Decatur before ending just across Esplanade Avenue.
More Music!
Frenchmen Street is kickin' with music after the big peerades! d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) has Little Freddie King at 7:00 pm and then come on back for the late show with The Tin Men at 11:00 pm - they're sure to please (there's a small cover for the Chief - but you don't want to miss the show
The Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has a triple header starting early with Meghan Stewart & The Reboppers at 3:00 pm, Shotgun Jazz Band at 6:00 pm and top off the night with Davis Rogan Band again at 10:00 pm!!
And curb your parade hunger for food and music over at Three Muses (536 Frenchmen)...Get some yummy food and listen to the sounds of the Pfister Sisters at 6:30 pm and stay on for the Frenchmen Street Jug Band at 10:00 pm.
Sunday Fun and Music!
It's Super Bowl Sunday, but let's have some fun before the game too!!
Brunch and Music!
Grab some delicious brunch and some great music over on Esplanade Avenue at the Backroom at Buffa's (1001 Esplanade) with Some Like it Hot stirrin' up the pot at about 11:00 am...and if you're Uptown delight in the sounds of the Courtyard Kings starting up at 11:00 am over at Cafe' Rani (2917 Magazine)...And don't forget about The Columns Hotel (3811 St. Charles) on the other Avenue with some more yummy brunch and Chip Wilson! Nothing like some Bloody Marys and some great music!
After brunch take a "free ride" over the might Mississippi to the Old Point Bar (545 Patterson) in Algiers...they've got the Craig Paddock at 3:30 pm! Stay on for the big game too!
Sunday evening find your favorite spot to watch the game or the big Puppy Bowl (I heard there's gonna be a big kitty half-time show - probably much more entertaining then Madonna!!) Have a good one and "Go Eli"!!
Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this today and tomorrow...If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!!
www.gratisnola.com
Friday, February 3, 2012
TGIF w/Beer, Wine, Musical Celebrations & More!
Hey Everybody - hope you're ready for a fun Friday in NOLA!!
Get your beer on with Abita's Can Release Pub Crawl starting up at 6:00 pm. Be among the first ever to drink Abita out of cans! Join up for the pub crawl through some of New Orleans' best bars as Abita unveils Amber, Purple Haze and Jockamo IPA cans before they're available in stores and bars. Each beer purchased during the pub crawl is only $2! Click to register online.
Start the party at...
The Bulldog
3236 Magazine St.
6pm-8pm (registration)
Serving Abita Amber
Then make your way to...
Balcony Bar
3201 Magazine St.
8pm-9pm
Serving Abita Jockamo IPA
Finish the party at...
Rendezvous
3101 Magazine St.
9pm-10pm
Serving Abita Purple Haze
Always a fun way to kick things off. It's the weekly wine tasting over at Cork & Bottle (Orleans at Moss St.) - from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Tonight's tasting is very special with ports and reds and special host Rupert Symington, Managing Director of Symington Estates - Symington Family Estates, renowned for its Vintage Ports, is the oldest family owned Port shipper and the largest landholder in the Douro Valley with over 2,500 acres of vineyards. You don't want to miss this one!
Check out Friday Night at NOMA with Artfully Aware tonight from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm!
Remember Michael Aaron with a Memorial and Second Line tonight. Raise a glass to our dearly departed comrade Michael Aaron. Food & music starts at Vaughn's Lounge (800 Lesseps) at 6:00 pm then 2nd Line to B.J.'s (4301 Burgundy) at midnight where the Rough 7 will close it out with a bang.
Performances at Vaughn's include:
Happy Talk Band, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Egg Yolk Jubillee, King James, Paris, Rob Cambre (solo on M.Aaron's lapsteel), Chinese Drywall, Brock Norman Brock, and more...
You still don't know what to do?
Head on over to Chickie Wah Wah on Canal for their happy hour and a triple header of music this evening. Come on by around the 5 o'clock hour and music with Pfister Sisters startin' up at 5:30, and stay on for Paul Sanchez and Davis Rogan at 8:00 pm and top off the evening with The Geraniums at 10:00 pm (no cover!!) - there's a small cover for Paul and Davis - but you know it's worth the dinero! Come hungry too - there's delicious pizza and other yummy items being served up!
And there's more good music in Mid-City (almost Uptown) over at Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) for Amanda Shaw plus Sound Track Mind at 9:30 pm!! Remember if you eat at Ye Olde College Inn right next door you get a discount to the show! Happy rockin' and bowlin'!
Stop by the newly reopened Circle Bar (1032 St. Charles) for some really good Russian and Brass Band Music...it's Debauche with Slow Danger Brass Band at 10:00 pm (I think it's a $5 cover - but you don't want to miss it!)
Need more music?? Then go to Frenchmen Street!
You can get started early at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, and the New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings at 10:00 pm.
d.b.a.'s (618 Frenchmen) got The Hot Club of New Orleans at 6:00 pm it's FREE, but don't forget to tip the band!! And stay on for Ike Stubblefield with PapaMali & Johnny Vidacovich at 10:00 pm...there's a $10 cover, but you don't want to miss the show!!
Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this evening and tomorrow...If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar and tune in today from 11-2 pm for the Louisiana Music Party with my hubby Bill deTurk!!
www.gratisnola.com
Get your beer on with Abita's Can Release Pub Crawl starting up at 6:00 pm. Be among the first ever to drink Abita out of cans! Join up for the pub crawl through some of New Orleans' best bars as Abita unveils Amber, Purple Haze and Jockamo IPA cans before they're available in stores and bars. Each beer purchased during the pub crawl is only $2! Click to register online.
Start the party at...
The Bulldog
3236 Magazine St.
6pm-8pm (registration)
Serving Abita Amber
Then make your way to...
Balcony Bar
3201 Magazine St.
8pm-9pm
Serving Abita Jockamo IPA
Finish the party at...
Rendezvous
3101 Magazine St.
9pm-10pm
Serving Abita Purple Haze
Always a fun way to kick things off. It's the weekly wine tasting over at Cork & Bottle (Orleans at Moss St.) - from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Tonight's tasting is very special with ports and reds and special host Rupert Symington, Managing Director of Symington Estates - Symington Family Estates, renowned for its Vintage Ports, is the oldest family owned Port shipper and the largest landholder in the Douro Valley with over 2,500 acres of vineyards. You don't want to miss this one!
Check out Friday Night at NOMA with Artfully Aware tonight from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm!
- Music - The evening begins with a performance by the the Guardians of the Flame. Michael Watson, the musical director of Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse, will play with a four-piece band, and the New Orleans Dance Collective will perform an inspiring dance piece based on unity.
- Writing - Visitors can interact with professional writers and artists from A Studio in the Woods, catch a literary reading organized by the Pirate’s Alley Faulkner Society, listen to original poetry and prose read by students from the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, view photography that reflects the Sierra Club’s local environmental efforts, hear speakers from the Young Leadership Council and watch short films selected by FosterBear Films that explore the vital role of the arts in society.
- Art Activity - There is also an opportunity to become a part of the Mardi Gras tradition by helping a Zulu Krewe member decorate coconuts! All materials will be provided. Coconuts must be left behind for the Zulu Krewe member to use during the parade. Prizes will be awarded for the top three coconuts. A second Mardi Gras inspired art activity will also be available to take home as a souvenir.
Remember Michael Aaron with a Memorial and Second Line tonight. Raise a glass to our dearly departed comrade Michael Aaron. Food & music starts at Vaughn's Lounge (800 Lesseps) at 6:00 pm then 2nd Line to B.J.'s (4301 Burgundy) at midnight where the Rough 7 will close it out with a bang.
Performances at Vaughn's include:
Happy Talk Band, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Egg Yolk Jubillee, King James, Paris, Rob Cambre (solo on M.Aaron's lapsteel), Chinese Drywall, Brock Norman Brock, and more...
You still don't know what to do?
Head on over to Chickie Wah Wah on Canal for their happy hour and a triple header of music this evening. Come on by around the 5 o'clock hour and music with Pfister Sisters startin' up at 5:30, and stay on for Paul Sanchez and Davis Rogan at 8:00 pm and top off the evening with The Geraniums at 10:00 pm (no cover!!) - there's a small cover for Paul and Davis - but you know it's worth the dinero! Come hungry too - there's delicious pizza and other yummy items being served up!
And there's more good music in Mid-City (almost Uptown) over at Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) for Amanda Shaw plus Sound Track Mind at 9:30 pm!! Remember if you eat at Ye Olde College Inn right next door you get a discount to the show! Happy rockin' and bowlin'!
Stop by the newly reopened Circle Bar (1032 St. Charles) for some really good Russian and Brass Band Music...it's Debauche with Slow Danger Brass Band at 10:00 pm (I think it's a $5 cover - but you don't want to miss it!)
Need more music?? Then go to Frenchmen Street!
You can get started early at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, and the New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings at 10:00 pm.
d.b.a.'s (618 Frenchmen) got The Hot Club of New Orleans at 6:00 pm it's FREE, but don't forget to tip the band!! And stay on for Ike Stubblefield with PapaMali & Johnny Vidacovich at 10:00 pm...there's a $10 cover, but you don't want to miss the show!!
Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this evening and tomorrow...If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar and tune in today from 11-2 pm for the Louisiana Music Party with my hubby Bill deTurk!!
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Thursday, February 2, 2012
TGIT - Ogden with Chris Thomas King & A Happy B-day to Bill!!
Good Morning Everybody - lots of good stuff going on!!
Thursday Events
Don't miss out on the weekly wine tasting at Cork and Bottle (3700 Orleans) about 5:00 pm in Mid-City - Taste some amazing wines. So, come sip, shop and pick up your favorite wine or liquor! 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 (right outside the door) and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more!!
This evening head on over the the Crescent City Brewhouse (527 Decatur)between 5:00 and 7:00 pm for the Mardi Gras Art Show Opening for Louisiana artist Tami Curtis Ellis - food and drinks prepared by the Brewhouse will be served - fun and yum!
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 Chris Thomas King. King started his own independent production company and record label, 21st Century Blues. Soon after he found success as a film composer and actor. Winning three Grammy Awards by 2003 and several Country music CMA awards. He has developed a singular sound and style that transcends his blues roots from his years of performing before loyal fans at packed clubs, major festivals, theaters and juke joints. As an actor King has a role in the HBO series "Treme" and starred in the movie "O Brother Where Art Thou"! Be sure to head on over to the bar for this month's signature cocktail the - brandy milk punch! Remember if you're a member of the Ogden you always get in free! And....my hubby Bill deTurk will be doing the interview today - be sure to tell him happy b-day!!!
*(Oh, and I can finally say it again...if you get there a little early head by the Circle Bar right around the corner on Lee's Circle for a happy hour drink...yea!!! And stop by after the Ogden too for Native America with Netherfriends + Pals at 10:00 pm!)
Tonight the New Orleans Radical Faeries present their 23rd Annual Saint Brigid Ball and Imperial Coronation of Empress XXIII featuring The Panorama Jazz Band....Doors open at 8:00pm - Coronation at 11:00 pm. COSTUMES REQUESTED and the theme is 20,000 Faeries Under the Sea. The fun is happening at the The Old Ironworks Building (612 Piety Street). Open to the Public by general admission $10 donation - No one turned away for lack of funds.
Some More Thursday Night Music
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 Smokin' Time Jazz Club 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 more The Happy Talk Band with Nick Jaina ($5 cover) at 10:00 pm - you don't want to miss it and be sure to pick up a CD!!
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 - Taste some amazing wines. So, come sip, shop and pick up your favorite wine or liquor! 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 (right outside the door) and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more!!
This evening head on over the the Crescent City Brewhouse (527 Decatur)between 5:00 and 7:00 pm for the Mardi Gras Art Show Opening for Louisiana artist Tami Curtis Ellis - food and drinks prepared by the Brewhouse will be served - fun and yum!
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 Chris Thomas King. King started his own independent production company and record label, 21st Century Blues. Soon after he found success as a film composer and actor. Winning three Grammy Awards by 2003 and several Country music CMA awards. He has developed a singular sound and style that transcends his blues roots from his years of performing before loyal fans at packed clubs, major festivals, theaters and juke joints. As an actor King has a role in the HBO series "Treme" and starred in the movie "O Brother Where Art Thou"! Be sure to head on over to the bar for this month's signature cocktail the - brandy milk punch! Remember if you're a member of the Ogden you always get in free! And....my hubby Bill deTurk will be doing the interview today - be sure to tell him happy b-day!!!
*(Oh, and I can finally say it again...if you get there a little early head by the Circle Bar right around the corner on Lee's Circle for a happy hour drink...yea!!! And stop by after the Ogden too for Native America with Netherfriends + Pals at 10:00 pm!)
Tonight the New Orleans Radical Faeries present their 23rd Annual Saint Brigid Ball and Imperial Coronation of Empress XXIII featuring The Panorama Jazz Band....Doors open at 8:00pm - Coronation at 11:00 pm. COSTUMES REQUESTED and the theme is 20,000 Faeries Under the Sea. The fun is happening at the The Old Ironworks Building (612 Piety Street). Open to the Public by general admission $10 donation - No one turned away for lack of funds.
Some More Thursday Night Music
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 Smokin' Time Jazz Club 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 more The Happy Talk Band with Nick Jaina ($5 cover) at 10:00 pm - you don't want to miss it and be sure to pick up a CD!!
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
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Happy Hump Day w/MG Masks, Opera and Lots of Music!
Happy Hump Day!!
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 is Bev Boulet, presenting Hand made Mardi Gras masks, hats and headbands. Enjoy the sounds of Tony Seville 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 The New Orleans Opera Association 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.
More Wednesday Evening Music
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!
The Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has an afternoon and evening filled with music!! Brett Richardson at 4:00, The Orleans 6 at 6:00 pm and top off the night with St. Louis Jim & The Frenchmen St. Jug Band!
Hang out in Mid-City for all kinds of good stuff tonight - first stop Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)! Come on out 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 a double header of music with some happy hour fun with the Sweet Olive String Band at 5:30, and Tom McDermott and Aurora Nealand at 8:00 pm! And come hungry - the kitchen is kickin' with pizza and all kinds of yummy food!
Lookin' for some dinner and then some music for dessert? Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) is the place! Get some yummy dinner 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 Los Po-Boy-Citos at 8:30 pm - you'll be dancing the night away!
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
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 is Bev Boulet, presenting Hand made Mardi Gras masks, hats and headbands. Enjoy the sounds of Tony Seville 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 The New Orleans Opera Association 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.
More Wednesday Evening Music
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!
The Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has an afternoon and evening filled with music!! Brett Richardson at 4:00, The Orleans 6 at 6:00 pm and top off the night with St. Louis Jim & The Frenchmen St. Jug Band!
Hang out in Mid-City for all kinds of good stuff tonight - first stop Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)! Come on out 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 a double header of music with some happy hour fun with the Sweet Olive String Band at 5:30, and Tom McDermott and Aurora Nealand at 8:00 pm! And come hungry - the kitchen is kickin' with pizza and all kinds of yummy food!
Lookin' for some dinner and then some music for dessert? Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) is the place! Get some yummy dinner 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 Los Po-Boy-Citos at 8:30 pm - you'll be dancing the night away!
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
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