It's Carnival Time!!!
Startin' it off with the Krewe of Cork - The parade, accompanied by a 12-piece band, begins around 2:00 p.m. in front of The Court of Two Sisters and takes in the French Quarter's key streets - Royal, Bourbon and Dauphine - ending at The Royal Sonesta for the King and Queens party http://www.kreweofcork.com/!!
Tonight's Parades - Click on the Links for Parade Routes!!
Orleans
• Oshun - Uptown, 6 p.m.
Jefferson
• Excalibur - Metairie, 7 p.m.
• Atlas - Metairie, 7:30 p.m.
St. Tammany
• Krewe de Paws - Slidell, 6 p.m.
• Eve - Mandeville, 7 p.m.
• Mona Lisa and Moon Pie - Slidell, 7 p.m.
West Bank
• Cleopatra - West Bank, 6:30 p.m.
And of course after the parades you got music!! For all your musical fun this evening click on the WWOZ Livewire! Throw me something Mister!!!
Friday, February 25, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Clydesdales, Networking and Music All Night Long!!
Happy Thursday,
Getting geared up for Mardi Gras Season, and there's lots of fun stuff going on to help you get in the mood!!
Today you can Meet the Budweiser Clydesdales!! Southern Eagle in association with Anheuser-Busch invites the public to an unusual Meet and Greet with the Budweiser Clydesdales today from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the New Orleans Police Stables – Marconi at Harrison Ave. Enjoy Music By the Blackened Blues Band, food provided by the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation, and fun for the whole family! Register to win a ride on the Budweiser Wagon (winner and guest must be 21 years old or older). Bring your camera and take some great picture with the Clydesdales with all proceeds from the event going to support the New Orleans Police Mounted Division!!
Don't miss out on the weekly wine tasting at Cork and Bottle (3700 Orleans Ave.) from 5:00 to 7:00 pm in Mid-City and tasting is free..check out this amazing wine line-up: 2009- Arizona Stronghold - "Tazi" White Wine, 2009 - Arizona Stronghold- "Dayden" Pink Wine, 2009- Arizona Stronghold- "Mangus" Red Wine, 2009- Arizona Stronghold - "Dala" Red Wine, 2009- Arizona Stronghold - "Nachise" Red Wine, and a 2006- Merkin Vineyards - Chupacabra California Red!! And be sure to stop by the Crescent City Farmer's Market from 3:00 to 7:00 pm and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more!
It's Networking Night! Mimi’s in the Marigny (2601 Royal) is hosting a networking happy hour tonight at 7:00 pm for the Charitable Film Network. The event will feature media professionals and film enthusiasts and is an opportunity to connect with the film community. CFN will accept donations for Scrub Brush Productions, but admission is free.
It's a night amazing music at The Ogden Southern Museum of Art concert today for Ogden after Hours. Music starts up at 6:00 pm with jazz guitarist Davy Mooney and be sure to check out the yummy drink special - "O What a Milk Punch"!!
And there's much more!!!
Head on down to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) tonight - for dance lessons from 6:00 to 8:00 pm...Go to nolajitterbugs.com for details. And you'll want to stay on for songwriters in the house....Putnam Smith and Nate Spencer along with Richard Julian and Rosita Kess come on at 8:30 pm. They're all great writers, singers and performers - come check it out!
It's gonna be a super fun evening at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen)with two great shows!! Come for the early show at 7:00 pm with the Eric Lindell...and you don't want to miss Egg Yolk Jubilee at 10:00 pm!!
There's a triple header over at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, a Miss Sophie Lee at 6:00 pm and close out the night with the The New Orleans Moonshiners at 10:00 pm!!!
And there's more great shows on Frenchmen at the Maison (508 Frenchmen)!! Get your evening started off early with The Crescent City Ears at 5:00 pm, Natalie Mae at 7:00 pm, and the amazing vocal stylings of Margie Perez at 10:00 pm!!!
And for all your musical fun this evening be sure to click on the WWOZ Livewire!
Getting geared up for Mardi Gras Season, and there's lots of fun stuff going on to help you get in the mood!!
Today you can Meet the Budweiser Clydesdales!! Southern Eagle in association with Anheuser-Busch invites the public to an unusual Meet and Greet with the Budweiser Clydesdales today from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the New Orleans Police Stables – Marconi at Harrison Ave. Enjoy Music By the Blackened Blues Band, food provided by the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation, and fun for the whole family! Register to win a ride on the Budweiser Wagon (winner and guest must be 21 years old or older). Bring your camera and take some great picture with the Clydesdales with all proceeds from the event going to support the New Orleans Police Mounted Division!!
Don't miss out on the weekly wine tasting at Cork and Bottle (3700 Orleans Ave.) from 5:00 to 7:00 pm in Mid-City and tasting is free..check out this amazing wine line-up: 2009- Arizona Stronghold - "Tazi" White Wine, 2009 - Arizona Stronghold- "Dayden" Pink Wine, 2009- Arizona Stronghold- "Mangus" Red Wine, 2009- Arizona Stronghold - "Dala" Red Wine, 2009- Arizona Stronghold - "Nachise" Red Wine, and a 2006- Merkin Vineyards - Chupacabra California Red!! And be sure to stop by the Crescent City Farmer's Market from 3:00 to 7:00 pm and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more!
It's Networking Night! Mimi’s in the Marigny (2601 Royal) is hosting a networking happy hour tonight at 7:00 pm for the Charitable Film Network. The event will feature media professionals and film enthusiasts and is an opportunity to connect with the film community. CFN will accept donations for Scrub Brush Productions, but admission is free.
It's a night amazing music at The Ogden Southern Museum of Art concert today for Ogden after Hours. Music starts up at 6:00 pm with jazz guitarist Davy Mooney and be sure to check out the yummy drink special - "O What a Milk Punch"!!
And there's much more!!!
Head on down to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) tonight - for dance lessons from 6:00 to 8:00 pm...Go to nolajitterbugs.com for details. And you'll want to stay on for songwriters in the house....Putnam Smith and Nate Spencer along with Richard Julian and Rosita Kess come on at 8:30 pm. They're all great writers, singers and performers - come check it out!
It's gonna be a super fun evening at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen)with two great shows!! Come for the early show at 7:00 pm with the Eric Lindell...and you don't want to miss Egg Yolk Jubilee at 10:00 pm!!
There's a triple header over at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, a Miss Sophie Lee at 6:00 pm and close out the night with the The New Orleans Moonshiners at 10:00 pm!!!
And there's more great shows on Frenchmen at the Maison (508 Frenchmen)!! Get your evening started off early with The Crescent City Ears at 5:00 pm, Natalie Mae at 7:00 pm, and the amazing vocal stylings of Margie Perez at 10:00 pm!!!
And for all your musical fun this evening be sure to click on the WWOZ Livewire!
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
It's a Bead Puppies Party Tonight!!!
Happy Hump Day Everybody!
Get your Mardi Gras off with a "bark" with BEAD PUPPIES!! The Louisiana SPCA is unveiling Paws on Parade, a new public art project, today from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the W New Orleans. The art display includes 58 of the iconic Haydel’s Bakery Mardi Gras Bead Dogs, each sponsored by a local company and decorated by a local artist, to raise awareness of animal welfare. Title artist Alex Beard will be in attendance today. The Mardi Gras Bead Dogs will be on display until June 2012.
After bead puppies - Mid-City is kickin' with lots of great music!
Go by Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for some greta food and the Tex-Mex sounds of the Iguanas at 8:30 pm! What a fun night!
Head on down to Banks Street Bar and Grill (4401 Banks) around 10ish for the sounds of Major Bacon and some tasty FREE BLTs!!
Go back to the '90s at Bayou Park Bar (542 S. Jeff Davis) when Grunge Jazz Trio hits the stage with freestyle (you guessed it!) Grunge around 9:00 pm.
Or hang out on Frenchmen!
Check out Three Muses (536 Frenchmen) and Support Sweet Home New Orleans as they bring you some Traditional Jazz at 7:00 pm....Sweet Home N.O. has been helping to revitalize the damage suffered by musicians and other contributors to New Orleans’ cultural heritage since 2005.
There's another great evening full of music at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with free swing dance lessons at 5:00 p.m.!! Brett Richardson at 4:00 p.m., The Orleans 6 at 6:00 p.m., and to top off the night St. Louis Slim & The Frenchmen Street Jug Band at 10:00 p.m.!
d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) has two fun show tonight with The Tin Men at 7:00 and Walter Wolfman Washington and the Roadmasters at 10:00 pm!!
If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire!
Get your Mardi Gras off with a "bark" with BEAD PUPPIES!! The Louisiana SPCA is unveiling Paws on Parade, a new public art project, today from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the W New Orleans. The art display includes 58 of the iconic Haydel’s Bakery Mardi Gras Bead Dogs, each sponsored by a local company and decorated by a local artist, to raise awareness of animal welfare. Title artist Alex Beard will be in attendance today. The Mardi Gras Bead Dogs will be on display until June 2012.
After bead puppies - Mid-City is kickin' with lots of great music!
Go by Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for some greta food and the Tex-Mex sounds of the Iguanas at 8:30 pm! What a fun night!
Head on down to Banks Street Bar and Grill (4401 Banks) around 10ish for the sounds of Major Bacon and some tasty FREE BLTs!!
Go back to the '90s at Bayou Park Bar (542 S. Jeff Davis) when Grunge Jazz Trio hits the stage with freestyle (you guessed it!) Grunge around 9:00 pm.
Or hang out on Frenchmen!
Check out Three Muses (536 Frenchmen) and Support Sweet Home New Orleans as they bring you some Traditional Jazz at 7:00 pm....Sweet Home N.O. has been helping to revitalize the damage suffered by musicians and other contributors to New Orleans’ cultural heritage since 2005.
There's another great evening full of music at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with free swing dance lessons at 5:00 p.m.!! Brett Richardson at 4:00 p.m., The Orleans 6 at 6:00 p.m., and to top off the night St. Louis Slim & The Frenchmen Street Jug Band at 10:00 p.m.!
d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) has two fun show tonight with The Tin Men at 7:00 and Walter Wolfman Washington and the Roadmasters at 10:00 pm!!
If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Margarita Tuesday!! What's Your Favorite in NOLA?
Happy Tuesday Everybody!
Today is National Margarita Day...so, I've compiled a short list of Margarita spots in the Greater New Orleans area - (Not in any specific order). Let me know your favorite!!
For more music fun....come on down to Chickie Wah Wah on Canal Street to enjoy the amazing New Orleans Nightcrawlers!! Music starts about 8:00 pm, but come out early for some yummy food!
There's a triple header over at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) starting up at 4:00 pm with Brett Richardson, then stay on for Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 6:00 pm, and finish off the night with Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 10:00 pm!!
If you're lookin' for some Rockin' and Bowlin' and some good food too...Have some dinner over at Ye Olde College Inn..where you'll get some yummy food and a discounted ticket to Rock 'N Bowl...right next door (I bet they could even make you a Margarita)!! Groove the night away with Neslort tonight...the show gets kickin' about 8:30 pm.
You need to go by the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street for the early show. Cluck! Nite featuring Three Piece Spicy + Creole Cookin' (with some FREE food)...and make sure you stay up late for the REBIRTH!! You'll be glad did!
Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire link!
Today is National Margarita Day...so, I've compiled a short list of Margarita spots in the Greater New Orleans area - (Not in any specific order). Let me know your favorite!!
- Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville (of course) - 1104 Decatur St.
- Nacho Mama's - 3242 Magazine St., 1000 S. Clearview, 6325 Elysian Fields
- Superior Grill - 3636 St. Charle
- Felipe's - 6215 S. Miro, 301 N. Peters
- El Gato Negro - 81 French Market Place
- Santa Fe' - 3201 Esplanade Ave.
- Juan's Flying Burrito - 2018 Magazine St., 4724 S. Carrolton Ave.
- Lucy's Retired Surfer's Bar - 701 Tchoupitoulas
- Casa Garcia - 8814 Vets
- Carretta's - 2320 Vets
After you get your Margarita on....go hear some live local music tonight!!
It's gonna be a great evening to hang out at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave. - Right across the street from Superior Grill I might add)...Have a cocktail and listen to the amazing trio of Clarence Johnson III, Matt Perrine and John Rankin at 8:00 pm...this is going to be some amazing music!For more music fun....come on down to Chickie Wah Wah on Canal Street to enjoy the amazing New Orleans Nightcrawlers!! Music starts about 8:00 pm, but come out early for some yummy food!
There's a triple header over at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) starting up at 4:00 pm with Brett Richardson, then stay on for Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 6:00 pm, and finish off the night with Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 10:00 pm!!
If you're lookin' for some Rockin' and Bowlin' and some good food too...Have some dinner over at Ye Olde College Inn..where you'll get some yummy food and a discounted ticket to Rock 'N Bowl...right next door (I bet they could even make you a Margarita)!! Groove the night away with Neslort tonight...the show gets kickin' about 8:30 pm.
You need to go by the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street for the early show. Cluck! Nite featuring Three Piece Spicy + Creole Cookin' (with some FREE food)...and make sure you stay up late for the REBIRTH!! You'll be glad did!
Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire link!
Friday, February 18, 2011
Bill deTurk's 11th Annual 40th Birthday Bash Tonite!!!
Happy TGIF!!!
I may be a little biased everybody, but as far I'm concerned there's only one amazing thing going on tonight....and that's Bill deTurk's 11th Annual 40th Birthday Bash at Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal St.) at 5:00 pm with Pfister Sisters!!! And be sure to stay on for Paul Sanchez and Shamar Allen - it's gonna be a fun nite!
Check out the WWOZ Livewire! And tune into 90.7 FM and http://www.wwoz.org/ from 11 am to 2:00 pm for the incredible Louisiana Music Party with my hubby Bill deTurk!!! See you later!
I may be a little biased everybody, but as far I'm concerned there's only one amazing thing going on tonight....and that's Bill deTurk's 11th Annual 40th Birthday Bash at Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal St.) at 5:00 pm with Pfister Sisters!!! And be sure to stay on for Paul Sanchez and Shamar Allen - it's gonna be a fun nite!
Check out the WWOZ Livewire! And tune into 90.7 FM and http://www.wwoz.org/ from 11 am to 2:00 pm for the incredible Louisiana Music Party with my hubby Bill deTurk!!! See you later!
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Cookbooks and Music Tonight!
Happy Hump Day Everybody!
Head on over to Cafe' Degas (3127 Esplanade Ave.) for the Cafe' Degas Cookbook book launching party from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. They'll be music by accordian player, Norbert Slama and food tastings!
Start off your evening with the early show over at dba (618 Frenchmen)....The Tin Men gets things kickin' at 7:00 pm....and then stay on for Walter "Wolfman" Washington & The Roadmasters at 10:00 pm it's gonna be a fun one!!
Go by Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) there's an early show at 8:30 pm with the Tex-Mex sounds of the Iguanas...go on and dance the night away!
There's another special show over at Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse at the Royal Sonesta!! Irvin Mayfield's NOJO Jam presents the music of Duke Ellington this evening at 8:00 pm!
Looking for some dinner and then some music? 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....Catch the amazing Joe Krown tonight at 8:30 pm!
Another great evening full of music at the Spotted Cat with free swing dance lessons at 5:00 p.m.!! Brett Richardson at 4:00 p.m., The Orleans 6 at 6:00 p.m., and to top off the night St. Louis Slim & The Frenchmen St. Jug Band at 10:00 p.m.!
If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire!
Head on over to Cafe' Degas (3127 Esplanade Ave.) for the Cafe' Degas Cookbook book launching party from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. They'll be music by accordian player, Norbert Slama and food tastings!
Start off your evening with the early show over at dba (618 Frenchmen)....The Tin Men gets things kickin' at 7:00 pm....and then stay on for Walter "Wolfman" Washington & The Roadmasters at 10:00 pm it's gonna be a fun one!!
Go by Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) there's an early show at 8:30 pm with the Tex-Mex sounds of the Iguanas...go on and dance the night away!
There's another special show over at Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse at the Royal Sonesta!! Irvin Mayfield's NOJO Jam presents the music of Duke Ellington this evening at 8:00 pm!
Looking for some dinner and then some music? 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....Catch the amazing Joe Krown tonight at 8:30 pm!
Another great evening full of music at the Spotted Cat with free swing dance lessons at 5:00 p.m.!! Brett Richardson at 4:00 p.m., The Orleans 6 at 6:00 p.m., and to top off the night St. Louis Slim & The Frenchmen St. Jug Band at 10:00 p.m.!
If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire!
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Tuesdays with Wine and Music!
Happy Tuesday Everybody,
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 get some lunch! Anne Churchill of the Bywater communal commercial kitchen Delicious and Babcia Kubiak bread baker Graison Gill are back under the GPS tent with another incredible lunch menu:
Khmer pumpkin curry soup - fresh lemongrass, galangal, kabocha pumpkin, kaffir lime and coconut milk, hunters' stew - local meats and root veggies in a hearty sauce, served with whole wheat sourdough bread, grated cheese and onion, bean and veggie stew with mushrooms, lentils, pinto beans, chick peas and root veggies in a hearty vegan sauce, served with whole wheat sourdough bread and kale nut crisps, broccoli cheddar quiche, strawberry salad with local greens, ricotta salata and citrus vinaigrette, crispy kale chips (vegan, raw & totally addictive!), Meyer lemon tartlettes with citrus cornmeal crust and hot cocoa with homemade marshmallow....yummy!!
Good Stuff Tonight!
It's Women and Wine on Wednesday at Swirl (3143 Ponce de Leon) tonight from 5:30 to 7:00 pm....Women Who Love Wine is offering a monthly meet up for New Orleans women who appreciate wine and want to share resources. The event is open to the public and will feature 2 special wines at the bar for a reduced price of $5/glass. Tonight's wines include the 2009 Taburno Falanghina and the 2008 Lucarelli Salice Salentino. No reservations required.
It's gonna be a great evening to hang out at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.)...Have a cocktail and listen to the amazing trio of Clarence Johnson III, Tim Paco and John Rankin at 8:00 pm...this is going to be some amazing music!
Head on over to Mid-City to the Banks Street Bar and Grill (4401 Banks) for a great night of music with The Delux....the show starts up at 9:00 pm!!
There's a triple header over at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) starting up at 4:00 pm with Brett Richardson, then stay on for Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 6:00 pm, and finish off the night with Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 10:00 pm!!
If you're lookin' for some Rockin' and Bowlin' and some good food too...Have some dinner over at Ye Olde College Inn..where you'll get some yummy food and a discounted ticket to Rock 'N Bowl...right next door!! Groove the night away with Susan Cowsill tonight...the show gets kickin' about 8:30 pm.
You need to go by the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street for the early show. Cluck! Nite featuring Three Piece Spicy + Creole Cookin' (with some FREE food)...and make sure you stay up late for the REBIRTH!! You'll be glad did!
Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire link!
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 get some lunch! Anne Churchill of the Bywater communal commercial kitchen Delicious and Babcia Kubiak bread baker Graison Gill are back under the GPS tent with another incredible lunch menu:
Khmer pumpkin curry soup - fresh lemongrass, galangal, kabocha pumpkin, kaffir lime and coconut milk, hunters' stew - local meats and root veggies in a hearty sauce, served with whole wheat sourdough bread, grated cheese and onion, bean and veggie stew with mushrooms, lentils, pinto beans, chick peas and root veggies in a hearty vegan sauce, served with whole wheat sourdough bread and kale nut crisps, broccoli cheddar quiche, strawberry salad with local greens, ricotta salata and citrus vinaigrette, crispy kale chips (vegan, raw & totally addictive!), Meyer lemon tartlettes with citrus cornmeal crust and hot cocoa with homemade marshmallow....yummy!!
Good Stuff Tonight!
It's Women and Wine on Wednesday at Swirl (3143 Ponce de Leon) tonight from 5:30 to 7:00 pm....Women Who Love Wine is offering a monthly meet up for New Orleans women who appreciate wine and want to share resources. The event is open to the public and will feature 2 special wines at the bar for a reduced price of $5/glass. Tonight's wines include the 2009 Taburno Falanghina and the 2008 Lucarelli Salice Salentino. No reservations required.
It's gonna be a great evening to hang out at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.)...Have a cocktail and listen to the amazing trio of Clarence Johnson III, Tim Paco and John Rankin at 8:00 pm...this is going to be some amazing music!
Head on over to Mid-City to the Banks Street Bar and Grill (4401 Banks) for a great night of music with The Delux....the show starts up at 9:00 pm!!
There's a triple header over at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) starting up at 4:00 pm with Brett Richardson, then stay on for Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 6:00 pm, and finish off the night with Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 10:00 pm!!
If you're lookin' for some Rockin' and Bowlin' and some good food too...Have some dinner over at Ye Olde College Inn..where you'll get some yummy food and a discounted ticket to Rock 'N Bowl...right next door!! Groove the night away with Susan Cowsill tonight...the show gets kickin' about 8:30 pm.
You need to go by the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street for the early show. Cluck! Nite featuring Three Piece Spicy + Creole Cookin' (with some FREE food)...and make sure you stay up late for the REBIRTH!! You'll be glad did!
Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire link!
Monday, February 14, 2011
Happy Valentine's Day!!
Lots of fun stuff to do on this love holiday!
Celebrate V Day at The Maison on Frenchmen (508 Frenchmen)with Jayna Morgan and the Sazerac Sunrise Jazz Band from 7:00 - 10:00 pm....Candlelit tables, deep red tableclothes, fine cuisine (for bar food), plus beautiful and sultry songs to inspire the mood. And maybe a little trombone....No cover, lots of room to slow dance, and dark corners with couches to makeout!
The New Orleans Opera Association continues its Opera Returns to Bourbon Street live performance series with a special Valentine’s Day concert. Vocalists in the Opera on Tap showcase will perform romantic arias and songs at the Puccini Bar in The Inn on Bourbon (541 Bourbon). The event starts at 7 p.m.
Sasha and Steve Masakowski will perform love songs at the Eiffel Society (2040 St. Charles Ave.) from 6:30 p.m. to 9: 30 p.m. followed by DJ Soul Sister until 1 a.m. The event is free and open to guests just wanting to listen to music. For couples, the venue is hosting a special five-course Valentine’s dinner. Call 525-2951 for reservations.
Enjoy this lovely holiday on the front porch at The Columns....They've got David Doucet from BeauSoleil fame at 8:00 pm, and while you're enjoying the sounds be sure to have an adult beverage to warm you on up!
Have a great V-Day...and for more musical fun check out WWOZ Livewire ....until tomorrow.
Celebrate V Day at The Maison on Frenchmen (508 Frenchmen)with Jayna Morgan and the Sazerac Sunrise Jazz Band from 7:00 - 10:00 pm....Candlelit tables, deep red tableclothes, fine cuisine (for bar food), plus beautiful and sultry songs to inspire the mood. And maybe a little trombone....No cover, lots of room to slow dance, and dark corners with couches to makeout!
The New Orleans Opera Association continues its Opera Returns to Bourbon Street live performance series with a special Valentine’s Day concert. Vocalists in the Opera on Tap showcase will perform romantic arias and songs at the Puccini Bar in The Inn on Bourbon (541 Bourbon). The event starts at 7 p.m.
Sasha and Steve Masakowski will perform love songs at the Eiffel Society (2040 St. Charles Ave.) from 6:30 p.m. to 9: 30 p.m. followed by DJ Soul Sister until 1 a.m. The event is free and open to guests just wanting to listen to music. For couples, the venue is hosting a special five-course Valentine’s dinner. Call 525-2951 for reservations.
Enjoy this lovely holiday on the front porch at The Columns....They've got David Doucet from BeauSoleil fame at 8:00 pm, and while you're enjoying the sounds be sure to have an adult beverage to warm you on up!
Have a great V-Day...and for more musical fun check out WWOZ Livewire ....until tomorrow.
Friday, February 11, 2011
TGIF with a Benefit, Wine and Mo' Music!
TGIF for real!!
What's happenin' this Friday night?? Lots!!
There's some great music for a great cause tonight! It's the Kipp Believe College Prep Benefit Concert starting up at 5:30 at Tulane University's - McAlister Hall. The performance includes local legend Deacon John, along with the Believe Symphonic and Jazz Bands. It's going to be a great concert and tickets are only $5!!!
If you're looking for a couple of wine tastings after work....head on down to Cork & Bottle (3700 Orleans) at around 5ish for some great wines....then make your way over to Swirl (3143 Ponce de Leon) at about 6 for another round of wine tasting, and check out their tapas bar too for some great food!!
After you get your wine on...There's lots more good music going on tonight!!
Head on over to Chickie Wah Wah on Canal for their happy hour with Wilson & Moore at 5:30, then stay on for Paul Sanchez at 8:00, and The Ramblin' Letters String Band at 10:00...what a fun way to spend your Friday evening...and don't forget to come hungry cause they got yummy food going on in the kitchen!
d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) has a great double header tonight..and just heads up, d.b.a is now smoke-free!!! Linzzi Zaorski gets revvin' up at 6:00, and be sure to stay on for R. Scully & The Rough + Debauche...it's gonna be a good one!!!
There's another double header over at Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) with Amanda Shaw plus the Creole String Beans at 8:30...and don't forget if you eat an entree next door at Ye Olde College Inn you get a discounted ticket for the concert!!
Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this evening...If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire! See you later!
What's happenin' this Friday night?? Lots!!
There's some great music for a great cause tonight! It's the Kipp Believe College Prep Benefit Concert starting up at 5:30 at Tulane University's - McAlister Hall. The performance includes local legend Deacon John, along with the Believe Symphonic and Jazz Bands. It's going to be a great concert and tickets are only $5!!!
If you're looking for a couple of wine tastings after work....head on down to Cork & Bottle (3700 Orleans) at around 5ish for some great wines....then make your way over to Swirl (3143 Ponce de Leon) at about 6 for another round of wine tasting, and check out their tapas bar too for some great food!!
After you get your wine on...There's lots more good music going on tonight!!
Head on over to Chickie Wah Wah on Canal for their happy hour with Wilson & Moore at 5:30, then stay on for Paul Sanchez at 8:00, and The Ramblin' Letters String Band at 10:00...what a fun way to spend your Friday evening...and don't forget to come hungry cause they got yummy food going on in the kitchen!
d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) has a great double header tonight..and just heads up, d.b.a is now smoke-free!!! Linzzi Zaorski gets revvin' up at 6:00, and be sure to stay on for R. Scully & The Rough + Debauche...it's gonna be a good one!!!
There's another double header over at Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) with Amanda Shaw plus the Creole String Beans at 8:30...and don't forget if you eat an entree next door at Ye Olde College Inn you get a discounted ticket for the concert!!
Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this evening...If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire! See you later!
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Celebrate Valentine's Day Early - with Champagne and Music!
Happy Thursday,
It's a cold one, but there's lots of good stuff going on today!
Don't miss out on the weekly wine tasting at Cork and Bottle about 5:00 pm in Mid-City and tasting is free!! And be sure to stop by the Crescent City Farmer's Market and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more!
It's An Evening of Local, Artisan Producers, at Swirl (3143 Ponce de Leon) from 6:30-8:00pm....They're bringing you a very special event this week to help you out with your Valentine's Day! Taste your way around the shop with delicious truffles and chocolates from Bittersweet Confections or maybe some pesto and dips with Heather Champagne of Geaux Gourmet. Sample creamy domestic cheeses and spicy chutneys from St. James Cheese or melt in your mouth shortbread cookies from Odi's Delicacies by Marlene Moises. James Moises will be in the house around 7:00 pm with a tasting of small production Oregon wines and Neil Gernon with Neat Wines has a a new sparkling Shiraz that will be awesome to pair with some of those chocolates! FREE!!
Bring your sweetie tonight to Red Fish Grill (115 Bourbon) for an amazing Moet & Chandon Champagne tasting from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the Oyster Bar......$10 gets you 5 sample tastings...yum!!! Come hungry and stay on for the delicious dinner!!
It's a night of opera inspired music at The Ogden Southern Museum of Art concert today for Ogden after Hours. Music starts up at 6:00 pm and just in time for Valentine's Day, the group Encore! explores themes that run through some of the greatest love songs of all time. From jazz standards, to musical theatre, to classical pieces, bring your special someone and hum along as you get in a romantic mood with Encore! (and you'll love the interview with WWOZ dj Bill deTurk)!!
Tonight at the St. Louis Cathedral The Historic New Orleans Collection presents the Fifth Annual "Musical Louisiana" -"Identity, History, Legacy: La Société Philharmonique" a FREE concert with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra concert which showcases works once performed by a 19th-century orchestra of free men of color....The performance starts at 7:30 p.m.
And for all your musical fun this evening be sure to click on the WWOZ Livewire!
It's a cold one, but there's lots of good stuff going on today!
Don't miss out on the weekly wine tasting at Cork and Bottle about 5:00 pm in Mid-City and tasting is free!! And be sure to stop by the Crescent City Farmer's Market and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more!
It's An Evening of Local, Artisan Producers, at Swirl (3143 Ponce de Leon) from 6:30-8:00pm....They're bringing you a very special event this week to help you out with your Valentine's Day! Taste your way around the shop with delicious truffles and chocolates from Bittersweet Confections or maybe some pesto and dips with Heather Champagne of Geaux Gourmet. Sample creamy domestic cheeses and spicy chutneys from St. James Cheese or melt in your mouth shortbread cookies from Odi's Delicacies by Marlene Moises. James Moises will be in the house around 7:00 pm with a tasting of small production Oregon wines and Neil Gernon with Neat Wines has a a new sparkling Shiraz that will be awesome to pair with some of those chocolates! FREE!!
Bring your sweetie tonight to Red Fish Grill (115 Bourbon) for an amazing Moet & Chandon Champagne tasting from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the Oyster Bar......$10 gets you 5 sample tastings...yum!!! Come hungry and stay on for the delicious dinner!!
It's a night of opera inspired music at The Ogden Southern Museum of Art concert today for Ogden after Hours. Music starts up at 6:00 pm and just in time for Valentine's Day, the group Encore! explores themes that run through some of the greatest love songs of all time. From jazz standards, to musical theatre, to classical pieces, bring your special someone and hum along as you get in a romantic mood with Encore! (and you'll love the interview with WWOZ dj Bill deTurk)!!
Tonight at the St. Louis Cathedral The Historic New Orleans Collection presents the Fifth Annual "Musical Louisiana" -"Identity, History, Legacy: La Société Philharmonique" a FREE concert with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra concert which showcases works once performed by a 19th-century orchestra of free men of color....The performance starts at 7:30 p.m.
And for all your musical fun this evening be sure to click on the WWOZ Livewire!
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Celebrate Sweet Home New Orleans Tonight!
Happy Hump Day Everybody!
Celebrate Valentine's Day a little early with a FREE operatic performance of some "Sweet Songs and Sweet Treats" by vocalists from the New Orleans Opera Association for a very special Opera on Tap at The Inn On Bourbon's Puccini Bar (541 Bourbon) tonight at 7:00 pm! The Inn On Bourbon is located at the site of the French Opera House (1859-1919) and continues to celebrate its history with the live performance series. Special $5 parking at The Inn On Bourbon is extended to all guests attending the performances.
And there's more!!
Go by Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for some greta food and the Tex-Mex sounds of the Iguanas at 8:30 pm! What a fun night!
There's another special show over at Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse at the Royal Sonesta!! Irvin Mayfield's NOJO Jam this evening at 8:00 pm!
Hang out on Frenchmen tonight!!
Check out Three Muses (536 Frenchmen) and Support Sweet Home New Orleans as they bring you a show by the amazing Kid Merv at 7:00 pm....Sweet Home N.O. has been helping to revitalize the damage suffered by musicians and other contributors to New Orleans’ cultural heritage since 2005.
There's another great evening full of music at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with free swing dance lessons at 5:00 p.m.!! Brett Richardson at 4:00 p.m., The Orleans 6 at 6:00 p.m., and to top off the night St. Louis Slim & The Frenchmen Street Jug Band at 10:00 p.m.!
d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) has two fun show tonight with The Tin Men at 7:00 and Walter Wolfman Washington and the Roadmasters at 10:00 pm!!
If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire!
Celebrate Valentine's Day a little early with a FREE operatic performance of some "Sweet Songs and Sweet Treats" by vocalists from the New Orleans Opera Association for a very special Opera on Tap at The Inn On Bourbon's Puccini Bar (541 Bourbon) tonight at 7:00 pm! The Inn On Bourbon is located at the site of the French Opera House (1859-1919) and continues to celebrate its history with the live performance series. Special $5 parking at The Inn On Bourbon is extended to all guests attending the performances.
And there's more!!
Go by Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for some greta food and the Tex-Mex sounds of the Iguanas at 8:30 pm! What a fun night!
There's another special show over at Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse at the Royal Sonesta!! Irvin Mayfield's NOJO Jam this evening at 8:00 pm!
Hang out on Frenchmen tonight!!
Check out Three Muses (536 Frenchmen) and Support Sweet Home New Orleans as they bring you a show by the amazing Kid Merv at 7:00 pm....Sweet Home N.O. has been helping to revitalize the damage suffered by musicians and other contributors to New Orleans’ cultural heritage since 2005.
There's another great evening full of music at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with free swing dance lessons at 5:00 p.m.!! Brett Richardson at 4:00 p.m., The Orleans 6 at 6:00 p.m., and to top off the night St. Louis Slim & The Frenchmen Street Jug Band at 10:00 p.m.!
d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) has two fun show tonight with The Tin Men at 7:00 and Walter Wolfman Washington and the Roadmasters at 10:00 pm!!
If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire!
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Farmer's Market and Music this Tuesday!
Happy Tuesday Everybody,
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 get some lunch! Babcia Kubiak bread baker Graison Gill and Bywater communal commercial kitchen Delicious ringleader Anne Churchill team up for a month of delicious lunch menus...on the menu this week: kale, smoked onion and Ryals cheese curd quiche, shiitake ya ka mein with boiled egg, noodles, smoked tofu and green onion, honey garlic meatball banh mi and honey garlic lentil ball banh mi, both in a homemade pistolette with zesty sauce and tart Asian slaw, raw kale salad with carrot almond vinaigrette, heart shaped chocolate flourless cake with freshly whipped cream, and rich hot chocolate....yummy!!
Good Stuff Tonight!
It's gonna be a great evening to hang out at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.)...Have a cocktail and listen to the sounds of John Rankin...the music and libations will be sure to warm you up!
For more music fun....come on down to Chickie Wah Wah on Canal Street to enjoy the amazing New Orleans Nightcrawlers!! Music starts about 8:00 pm, but come out early for some yummy food!
There's a triple header over at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) starting up at 4:00 pm with Brett Richardson, then stay on for Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 10:00 pm, and finish off the night with Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 10:00 pm!!
If you're lookin' for some Rockin' and Bowlin' and some good food too...Have some dinner over at Ye Olde College Inn..where you'll get some yummy food and a discounted ticket to Rock 'N Bowl...right next door!! Dance the night away with Los Poboycitos tonight...the show gets kickin' about 8:30 pm.
You need to go by the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street for the early show. Cluck! Nite featuring Three Piece Spicy + Creole Cookin' (with some FREE food)...and make sure you stay up late for the REBIRTH!! You'll be glad did!
Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire link!
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 get some lunch! Babcia Kubiak bread baker Graison Gill and Bywater communal commercial kitchen Delicious ringleader Anne Churchill team up for a month of delicious lunch menus...on the menu this week: kale, smoked onion and Ryals cheese curd quiche, shiitake ya ka mein with boiled egg, noodles, smoked tofu and green onion, honey garlic meatball banh mi and honey garlic lentil ball banh mi, both in a homemade pistolette with zesty sauce and tart Asian slaw, raw kale salad with carrot almond vinaigrette, heart shaped chocolate flourless cake with freshly whipped cream, and rich hot chocolate....yummy!!
Good Stuff Tonight!
It's gonna be a great evening to hang out at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.)...Have a cocktail and listen to the sounds of John Rankin...the music and libations will be sure to warm you up!
For more music fun....come on down to Chickie Wah Wah on Canal Street to enjoy the amazing New Orleans Nightcrawlers!! Music starts about 8:00 pm, but come out early for some yummy food!
There's a triple header over at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) starting up at 4:00 pm with Brett Richardson, then stay on for Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 10:00 pm, and finish off the night with Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 10:00 pm!!
If you're lookin' for some Rockin' and Bowlin' and some good food too...Have some dinner over at Ye Olde College Inn..where you'll get some yummy food and a discounted ticket to Rock 'N Bowl...right next door!! Dance the night away with Los Poboycitos tonight...the show gets kickin' about 8:30 pm.
You need to go by the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street for the early show. Cluck! Nite featuring Three Piece Spicy + Creole Cookin' (with some FREE food)...and make sure you stay up late for the REBIRTH!! You'll be glad did!
Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire link!
Monday, February 7, 2011
Celebrate a Super Bowl Anniversary!
Happy Monday Everybody! One year ago today the City was in a football frenzy....Do some reminiscing and some celebrating today!
BMC (1331 Decatur) has a great early show at 6:00 pm with Fun in the Pocket featuring Mayumi Shara (drummer extraordinaire)...then stay on for the next show at 9:30 with Smokey Greenwell's Blues Jam!!
Head over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for an amazing evening of music with an All Guitar Night with Don Vappie, John Rankin and Raphael Bas at 8:00 pm...If you haven't been to Chickie's yet you need to get on over there...they've got some amazing food and it's smoke free!!
Enjoy this lovely evening around the fire at The Columns....They've got David Doucet from BeauSoleil fame at 8:00 pm, and while you're enjoying the sounds be sure to have an adult beverage to warm you on up!
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...there's no cover and FREE red beans!
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, Dominic Grillo and The Frenchmen Street All Stars at 6:00 pm and be sure to stay on for the Jazz Vipers at 10:00 pm.....it's sure to be another smokin' Monday evening show.
Head on Uptown and to the Maple Leaf (8316 Oak) for Papa Grows Funk at 11:00 pm they really know how to funk up your Monday night!!!
Have a great Monday...and for more musical fun check out WWOZ Livewire ....until tomorrow.
BMC (1331 Decatur) has a great early show at 6:00 pm with Fun in the Pocket featuring Mayumi Shara (drummer extraordinaire)...then stay on for the next show at 9:30 with Smokey Greenwell's Blues Jam!!
Head over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for an amazing evening of music with an All Guitar Night with Don Vappie, John Rankin and Raphael Bas at 8:00 pm...If you haven't been to Chickie's yet you need to get on over there...they've got some amazing food and it's smoke free!!
Enjoy this lovely evening around the fire at The Columns....They've got David Doucet from BeauSoleil fame at 8:00 pm, and while you're enjoying the sounds be sure to have an adult beverage to warm you on up!
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...there's no cover and FREE red beans!
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, Dominic Grillo and The Frenchmen Street All Stars at 6:00 pm and be sure to stay on for the Jazz Vipers at 10:00 pm.....it's sure to be another smokin' Monday evening show.
Head on Uptown and to the Maple Leaf (8316 Oak) for Papa Grows Funk at 11:00 pm they really know how to funk up your Monday night!!!
Have a great Monday...and for more musical fun check out WWOZ Livewire ....until tomorrow.
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