Good Morning Everybody,
It's another Wednesday...and another busy day so, let's get going!!
Wednesday Events
Start off your afternoon right with a fun event sponsored by Tales of the Cocktail......The fun begins in "the Attic" at Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant for the Native Spirits Preview Party at 4:30 pm. Locals get the first sips of the official cocktail of this year's festival while you can preview the Spirited Dinner® series, spirited seminars, and parties that are in store this summer. Stop by for a drink, food and register to win prizes including a Native Spirits pass, the the locals-only package for Tales of the Cocktail.
After your Spirits Party....stroll on down to Lafayette Square for the next event...... Wednesday at the Square kicks off this afternoon at 5:00 pm with the Creole String Beans & Cowboy Mouth. Be sure to bring some extra dollars for food, libations and cool art purchasing!
Don't feel like heading downtown....no problem...stay in the Uptown/Mid-City area and check out the Edible New Orleans Spring Issue Relase Party...there will be fabulous food, drink and music for the low low price of only $10...Click on the link for more info about this exciting event!
Looking to do something a little more arty this evening....then head on down to the New Orleans Museum of Art for this cool show at 6 pm in the Stern Auditorium. The Quintron and Miss Pussycat exhibition is going on and there will be a presentation of 2 videos, "Electric Swamp" (2005) and a new work "Spirit Hair" (2010), the eleventh episode of the series "Trixie and the Treetrunks" followed by a Q & A with Panacea Theriac (Miss Pussycat). This event is open to the public, and FREE to all, with a cash bar.
Well - that should keep you busy for the time being....For a list of musical events check out Offbeat...and have som fun today!!!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
A Sad Day for New Orleans
Good Morning All,
It's a truly sad day in New Orleans this Tuesday, but also a time to celebrate the life and music of one of the City's legends...Miss Marva Wright. Today's blog is dedicated to her soul as a person and her soulful voice we all loved so much.
If you can't make her memorial service today - take some time to listen to some of her wonderful music - she will be remembered always. (Here's a link to to Miss Marva's site - so you can listen in and please take the time to read her eulogy by Times-Picayune writer, Keith Spera.)
Today's Services
The wake for Marva will be at Gallier Hall today, Tuesday, March 30th from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
The Musical Tribute will be at Gallier Hall, from 6:00 PM to 8 PM - The BMW's (Band of Marva Wright: Benny Turner, Keiko Komaki, Jeffrey Alexander and June Yamagishi), Charmaine Neville, Davell Crawford, Rockin' Dopsie, Jr., The Wild Magnolias, and many more will pay tribute to Marva.
The church service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesay morning, March 31st, at New Hope Baptist Church, 1807 LaSalle - New Orleans.
It's a truly sad day in New Orleans this Tuesday, but also a time to celebrate the life and music of one of the City's legends...Miss Marva Wright. Today's blog is dedicated to her soul as a person and her soulful voice we all loved so much.
If you can't make her memorial service today - take some time to listen to some of her wonderful music - she will be remembered always. (Here's a link to to Miss Marva's site - so you can listen in and please take the time to read her eulogy by Times-Picayune writer, Keith Spera.)
Today's Services
The wake for Marva will be at Gallier Hall today, Tuesday, March 30th from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
The Musical Tribute will be at Gallier Hall, from 6:00 PM to 8 PM - The BMW's (Band of Marva Wright: Benny Turner, Keiko Komaki, Jeffrey Alexander and June Yamagishi), Charmaine Neville, Davell Crawford, Rockin' Dopsie, Jr., The Wild Magnolias, and many more will pay tribute to Marva.
The church service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesay morning, March 31st, at New Hope Baptist Church, 1807 LaSalle - New Orleans.
IN MEMORIUM - MARVA WRIGHT
March 20, 1948 to March 23, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
Monday is Hooky Day and Free Red Beans
Good Morning!
What a beautiful day and another good one for playin' Monday hooky....so besides just lounging around on a blanket at your park of choice....City, Audubon, Lafreniere, the Lakefront or just cruising around the Quarter....Here are some fun things to do today!
For those of you who stayed in bed too long, and are looking for a unique New Orleans thing to do....Check out Vella Vetro Art Glass at 3000 Royal St on the 2nd Floor. You can come by anytime Monday thru Friday 9 - 3 pm for free glass blowing demonstrations.
If you decided to go hang out at City Park to feed the ducks and crazy geese....be sure to check out the fancy new dog park - NOLA City Bark....and if you have a pup of your own....you can register them for a small fee...also, doggie must be up to date with shots.
Well if you had enough relaxing in the park on this gorgeous day - here are some fun music events for tonight!!
Featured Monday Music
For some FREE red beans and rice and the cool sounds of Amanda Walker....take a walk along the River Road levee this evening and make a stop at the River Shack Tavern...Amanda and the band will be playing at 7:00 pm tonite!
The Columns on St. Charles Avenue has Cajun music legend David Doucet at 8:00 pm. Sit on the porch, drink a cocktail and watch the streetcars go by.
Another amazing early evening show is Bob French & the Original Tuxedo Band - stop by Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse at about 8:00 pm to hear Mr. French and the Band...you'll be glad you did. I even heard he had an audience with the President recently...and NO COVER.
The always super fun Chickie Wah Wah on Canal Street, has Evan Christopher and Clarinet Road at 8:00 pm.....and be sure to enjoy some yummy food while you listen.
If you're lookin' for some bluegrass music this evening...you don't have to go too far to find it....Check out the Hi Ho Lounge and the Bluegrass Pickin' Party at 8:00 pm...I hear there's no cover and FREE red beans at this show too!
That should keep you busy for now....and I think you won't have any problems getting your fill of red beans and rice this evening....until tomorrow!
What a beautiful day and another good one for playin' Monday hooky....so besides just lounging around on a blanket at your park of choice....City, Audubon, Lafreniere, the Lakefront or just cruising around the Quarter....Here are some fun things to do today!
For those of you who stayed in bed too long, and are looking for a unique New Orleans thing to do....Check out Vella Vetro Art Glass at 3000 Royal St on the 2nd Floor. You can come by anytime Monday thru Friday 9 - 3 pm for free glass blowing demonstrations.
If you decided to go hang out at City Park to feed the ducks and crazy geese....be sure to check out the fancy new dog park - NOLA City Bark....and if you have a pup of your own....you can register them for a small fee...also, doggie must be up to date with shots.
Well if you had enough relaxing in the park on this gorgeous day - here are some fun music events for tonight!!
Featured Monday Music
For some FREE red beans and rice and the cool sounds of Amanda Walker....take a walk along the River Road levee this evening and make a stop at the River Shack Tavern...Amanda and the band will be playing at 7:00 pm tonite!
The Columns on St. Charles Avenue has Cajun music legend David Doucet at 8:00 pm. Sit on the porch, drink a cocktail and watch the streetcars go by.
Another amazing early evening show is Bob French & the Original Tuxedo Band - stop by Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse at about 8:00 pm to hear Mr. French and the Band...you'll be glad you did. I even heard he had an audience with the President recently...and NO COVER.
The always super fun Chickie Wah Wah on Canal Street, has Evan Christopher and Clarinet Road at 8:00 pm.....and be sure to enjoy some yummy food while you listen.
If you're lookin' for some bluegrass music this evening...you don't have to go too far to find it....Check out the Hi Ho Lounge and the Bluegrass Pickin' Party at 8:00 pm...I hear there's no cover and FREE red beans at this show too!
That should keep you busy for now....and I think you won't have any problems getting your fill of red beans and rice this evening....until tomorrow!
Sunday, March 28, 2010
It Really is Super Sunday!
Good Morning All,
I'm so glad I don't have to type with my feet, cause my dogs are barkin' from yesterday's Easter Keg Hunt....but it was worth it. Glad we got to travel through the Road Food Fest several times on Royal Street for some nourishment - if you missed it yesterday - you get another chance to check out today...the food is incredible!!
So here's what's going on this beautiful Sunday!!
Sunday Events
The Road Food Fest continues today from 11 AM to 6 PM - FREE ADMISSION! The fest is 5 blocks of Royal Street in the heart of the French Quarter and it will be the home of 20 vendors serving regional specialties, everything is soooo delicious! (For complete info - click on the link above).
Check out the food - yummm!!!
NOLA Pyrate Week continues with pirate themed activities to benefit local charities and continues in Dutch Alley with the Land of Nod Wetlands Awareness Event - Performer will include CoCo Robichaux, and many others!!!
The much anticipated rescheduled Super Sunday 2010 is happening today at Taylor park - Washington Avenue and S. Derbigny Street. There will be performances by the Mardi Gras Indian Tribes and guests include the Hot 8 Brass Band, Stooges Brass Band, Big Al Carson, Jo Cool David and many others!! The event begins at around 11:00 am and parade starts at 1:00 pm....It should be a beautiful day for this event!
If your heading down to da' Parish....it's going to be another fun and yummy day at the Louisiana Crawfish Festival in St. Bernard. Festivities gear up at 12 noon and go to 10:00 pm tonight!
Okay is that not enough fun for you??!
Check out the Sunday Music Events
Nickel-A-Dance continues on at Maison , 508 Frenchmen St - with Lionel Ferbos & The Palm Court Jazz Band....show starts at 4:00 pm...it's FREE and children are welcome!!
The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Outdoor Concert is happening today at 4:00 pm (gates open at 2:00) at Brechtel Park, in Algiers - and it's FREE. Be sure to bring your yummiest picnic food and libations!! If will be a lovely day to listen to classically trained musicians!!!
Uptown Tipitina's has a dancing evening in store for you at the Cajun fais do-do with Bruce Daigrepont at 5:30 pm.
As always check out the Offbeat listings for more fun events happenin' around town tonight.
It all sounds like a good time - so get on out there and enjoy this gorgeous Spring Day - I'm getting ready to head on out!!
I'm so glad I don't have to type with my feet, cause my dogs are barkin' from yesterday's Easter Keg Hunt....but it was worth it. Glad we got to travel through the Road Food Fest several times on Royal Street for some nourishment - if you missed it yesterday - you get another chance to check out today...the food is incredible!!
So here's what's going on this beautiful Sunday!!
Sunday Events
The Road Food Fest continues today from 11 AM to 6 PM - FREE ADMISSION! The fest is 5 blocks of Royal Street in the heart of the French Quarter and it will be the home of 20 vendors serving regional specialties, everything is soooo delicious! (For complete info - click on the link above).
Check out the food - yummm!!!
- Shrimp Uggie made by Anthony and Gail Uglesich, who are coming out of retirement to participate
- Louie Mueller's Texas barbecue and hot sausage
- Maine Diner seafood chowder
- Que Crawl Truck Cochon de lait po boy
- Bud Royer's Pecan Pie from the heart of Texas - a la mode
- Louisiana Meat Pies and Crawfish Pies from Lasyone's of Nachitoches (it was the best meat pie I ever ate!!!)
NOLA Pyrate Week continues with pirate themed activities to benefit local charities and continues in Dutch Alley with the Land of Nod Wetlands Awareness Event - Performer will include CoCo Robichaux, and many others!!!
The much anticipated rescheduled Super Sunday 2010 is happening today at Taylor park - Washington Avenue and S. Derbigny Street. There will be performances by the Mardi Gras Indian Tribes and guests include the Hot 8 Brass Band, Stooges Brass Band, Big Al Carson, Jo Cool David and many others!! The event begins at around 11:00 am and parade starts at 1:00 pm....It should be a beautiful day for this event!
If your heading down to da' Parish....it's going to be another fun and yummy day at the Louisiana Crawfish Festival in St. Bernard. Festivities gear up at 12 noon and go to 10:00 pm tonight!
Okay is that not enough fun for you??!
Check out the Sunday Music Events
Nickel-A-Dance continues on at Maison , 508 Frenchmen St - with Lionel Ferbos & The Palm Court Jazz Band....show starts at 4:00 pm...it's FREE and children are welcome!!
The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Outdoor Concert is happening today at 4:00 pm (gates open at 2:00) at Brechtel Park, in Algiers - and it's FREE. Be sure to bring your yummiest picnic food and libations!! If will be a lovely day to listen to classically trained musicians!!!
Uptown Tipitina's has a dancing evening in store for you at the Cajun fais do-do with Bruce Daigrepont at 5:30 pm.
As always check out the Offbeat listings for more fun events happenin' around town tonight.
It all sounds like a good time - so get on out there and enjoy this gorgeous Spring Day - I'm getting ready to head on out!!
Friday, March 26, 2010
TGIF and Happy Friday!!!
Happy Friday everyone! I am filling in for Superstar Blogger Aimee today as she recovers from last night’s Ogden After Hours and the FANTASTIC free concert at the Mother-In Law Lounge featuring the Tin Men And New Orleans Nightcrawlers. That and she is busy moving offices or something at work…
Starting today through April 4 is NOLA Pyrate Week. There will be free and paid events all around the French Quarter. Last year, I particularly enjoyed the Lusty Pyrate Wench competition. Rumor has it there will be a stop at Arrrby’s this year … I just made that up.
The New Orleans Jazz & Historical Park continues its free concert series at the Visitors Center, 916 N. Peters Street, from 2 – 3:30. Eric Lucero will perform and focus and the role of the trumpet in jazz.
Over by Frenchmen Street way, today’s great free shows include golden-throated Sasha Masakowski 7 at the BMC (1331 Decatur), the licorice stick stylings of Evan Christopher’s Clarinet Road 6 at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen Street), and at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen Street) – Brett Richardson at 4, the Washboard Chaz Blues Trio at 6:30, and the Cottonmouth Kings at 10.
Also always great is the Pfister Sister Pfriday Happy Hour 5:30 at Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal Street).
Finally, if you feel like traveling down the parish, the Louisiana Crawfish Festival continues today (6 – 11 p.m.) – and all weekend – at the Frederick J. Sigur Civic Center in Chalmette
Happy Birthday today to Leonard “no, my ears are not really pointy” Nimoy (79) and Kiera “I don’t need a funny nickname when I look like this” Knightley (25).
Only 29 days until Jazz fest!
Starting today through April 4 is NOLA Pyrate Week. There will be free and paid events all around the French Quarter. Last year, I particularly enjoyed the Lusty Pyrate Wench competition. Rumor has it there will be a stop at Arrrby’s this year … I just made that up.
The New Orleans Jazz & Historical Park continues its free concert series at the Visitors Center, 916 N. Peters Street, from 2 – 3:30. Eric Lucero will perform and focus and the role of the trumpet in jazz.
Over by Frenchmen Street way, today’s great free shows include golden-throated Sasha Masakowski 7 at the BMC (1331 Decatur), the licorice stick stylings of Evan Christopher’s Clarinet Road 6 at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen Street), and at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen Street) – Brett Richardson at 4, the Washboard Chaz Blues Trio at 6:30, and the Cottonmouth Kings at 10.
Also always great is the Pfister Sister Pfriday Happy Hour 5:30 at Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal Street).
Finally, if you feel like traveling down the parish, the Louisiana Crawfish Festival continues today (6 – 11 p.m.) – and all weekend – at the Frederick J. Sigur Civic Center in Chalmette
Happy Birthday today to Leonard “no, my ears are not really pointy” Nimoy (79) and Kiera “I don’t need a funny nickname when I look like this” Knightley (25).
Only 29 days until Jazz fest!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Thursday Fun Stuff (it's almost TGIF)!!
Ohhhh...I'm recovering from the fun time at Wednesday at the Square, but you gotta move on.....It's Thursday and the usual fun free stuff is going on - and it also looks like this nasty rain will be out of here - so get ready for a fun evening!
Fun Thursday Events
The Mid-City Farmer's Market - 3:00 to 7:00 at Orleans Avenue and Bayou St. John. You can also stop by Cork and Bottle for a FREE wine tasting from 5:00 to 7:00, nice!! You should definitely head on down for some good food, wine and music!
The Twilight Series at City Park Botanical Gardens has started up with the Pfister Sisters - I think it will be a beautiful night to enjoy the park - concert starts at 6:00 pm. (and maybe you can even drive around and get a sneak peak of the fancy new dog park - City Bark!! - grand opening is this Saturday)
As always check out Offbeat for a complete list of fun events....but start planning for the weekend today - there is soooo much to do!!!
What's Happenin' this Weekend!!
Louisiana Oyster Jubilee 2010 - Check this out on Saturday - it's the 300 block of Bourbon Street from 11 - 12:30 pm.
The Jubilee is the biggest oyster party in New Orleans and will feature the Longest Oyster Po-Boy, built by over twenty of New Orleans' renowned restaurants. The colossal Po-Boy will be stuffed with 5,500 locally harvested oysters and sprawl across 340 feet of Bourbon Street. After the ceremonial cutting, the po-boy will be distributed to oyster lovers and is expected to be devoured within minutes. The Storyville Stompers Brass Band will perform as oyster aficionados celebrate the momentous occasion.
After all that oyster fun - Second line over at 12:15 to the Road Food Fest on the 400 - 700 block of Royal!
The Road Food Fest is Saturday 11 AM to 7 PM and Sunday 11 AM to 6 PM - FREE ADMISSION! The fest is 5 blocks of Royal Street in the heart of the French Quarter and it will be the home of 20 vendors serving regional specialties, only available in Louisiana! (For complete info - click on the link above).
Check out the food - yummm!!!
As for festivals - there's soooo much going on...The Louisiana Crawfish Fest in Chalmette, a Nola Brewing Easter Keg Hunt, the Mardi Gras Indians are doing the delayed Super Sunday, the Noo Moon Land of Nod Experience is happening at Dutch Alley at the French Market from noon to 9:00 pm...
Okay - I must be moving on...so check out all the good stuff....there's lots to do!!
Fun Thursday Events
Be sure to check out the Ogden Museum of Southern Art this evening for Ogden After Hours. It's going to be singer/songwriter night with James Low...and my husband will be doing the interview - so it's gonna be a good one! If you have a little time to kill before the show - run by the Circle Bar (on Lee's Circle) and get a drink - they're happy hour is mighty fine!
The Mid-City Farmer's Market - 3:00 to 7:00 at Orleans Avenue and Bayou St. John. You can also stop by Cork and Bottle for a FREE wine tasting from 5:00 to 7:00, nice!! You should definitely head on down for some good food, wine and music!
The Twilight Series at City Park Botanical Gardens has started up with the Pfister Sisters - I think it will be a beautiful night to enjoy the park - concert starts at 6:00 pm. (and maybe you can even drive around and get a sneak peak of the fancy new dog park - City Bark!! - grand opening is this Saturday)
As always check out Offbeat for a complete list of fun events....but start planning for the weekend today - there is soooo much to do!!!
What's Happenin' this Weekend!!
Louisiana Oyster Jubilee 2010 - Check this out on Saturday - it's the 300 block of Bourbon Street from 11 - 12:30 pm.
The Jubilee is the biggest oyster party in New Orleans and will feature the Longest Oyster Po-Boy, built by over twenty of New Orleans' renowned restaurants. The colossal Po-Boy will be stuffed with 5,500 locally harvested oysters and sprawl across 340 feet of Bourbon Street. After the ceremonial cutting, the po-boy will be distributed to oyster lovers and is expected to be devoured within minutes. The Storyville Stompers Brass Band will perform as oyster aficionados celebrate the momentous occasion.
After all that oyster fun - Second line over at 12:15 to the Road Food Fest on the 400 - 700 block of Royal!
The Road Food Fest is Saturday 11 AM to 7 PM and Sunday 11 AM to 6 PM - FREE ADMISSION! The fest is 5 blocks of Royal Street in the heart of the French Quarter and it will be the home of 20 vendors serving regional specialties, only available in Louisiana! (For complete info - click on the link above).
Check out the food - yummm!!!
- Shrimp Uggie made by Anthony and Gail Uglesich, who are coming out of retirement to participate
- Louie Mueller's Texas barbecue and hot sausage
- Maine Diner seafood chowder
- Que Crawl Truck Cochon de lait po boy
- Bud Royer's Pecan Pie from the heart of Texas - a la mode
- Louisiana Meat Pies and Crawfish Pies from Lasyone's of Nachitoches
As for festivals - there's soooo much going on...The Louisiana Crawfish Fest in Chalmette, a Nola Brewing Easter Keg Hunt, the Mardi Gras Indians are doing the delayed Super Sunday, the Noo Moon Land of Nod Experience is happening at Dutch Alley at the French Market from noon to 9:00 pm...
Okay - I must be moving on...so check out all the good stuff....there's lots to do!!
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Hump Day with Wednesday at the Square
It's that time of year again......the plants are blooming, the birds are singing, the crawfish are boiling and it's time for Wednesdays at the Square!
Come on down to Lafayette Square for another stellar line-up for this year's concert series....there will be crafts, food and libations....Trombone Shorty with Orleans Avenue starts off the series with a bang - and check out the entire line-up so you can make your plans.
If you don't want to go downtown this evening - be sure to check out Vegas Tapas on Metairie Road. They're hosting an Arty Party from 5:30 to 7:30 with FREE wine, sangria and tapas - showcasing the art work of Martha Ambrose.
Wednesday Evening Music
If you're all revved up from all that early evening fun...check out this...
The Tin Men are over at d.b.a. at 7:00 pm for their weekly gig (no cover), but don't forget to tip the band..... this is always sure to be a lively show.
Go on down to Maison on 508 Frenchmen Street at 8:00 pm to check out the music styling of one of my favorite singers - Margie Perez - you'll be glad you did!
This is a short one today, because I'm psyched about Lafayette Square, but if you're looking for a complete list of things to do be sure to check Offbeat for more Wednesday night fun.......SEE YOU AT THE SQUARE!
Come on down to Lafayette Square for another stellar line-up for this year's concert series....there will be crafts, food and libations....Trombone Shorty with Orleans Avenue starts off the series with a bang - and check out the entire line-up so you can make your plans.
If you don't want to go downtown this evening - be sure to check out Vegas Tapas on Metairie Road. They're hosting an Arty Party from 5:30 to 7:30 with FREE wine, sangria and tapas - showcasing the art work of Martha Ambrose.
Wednesday Evening Music
If you're all revved up from all that early evening fun...check out this...
The Tin Men are over at d.b.a. at 7:00 pm for their weekly gig (no cover), but don't forget to tip the band..... this is always sure to be a lively show.
Go on down to Maison on 508 Frenchmen Street at 8:00 pm to check out the music styling of one of my favorite singers - Margie Perez - you'll be glad you did!
This is a short one today, because I'm psyched about Lafayette Square, but if you're looking for a complete list of things to do be sure to check Offbeat for more Wednesday night fun.......SEE YOU AT THE SQUARE!
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