Love the Gulf!

A year ago today the worst oil spill in our nation's history occurred in the Gulf of Mexico...let's take a moment to remember the lives that were lost, and let's move forward to protect our environment and this beautiful place we call home.

It's the third and final day for Gulf Alive....so head on down to the French Market for these wonderful events, and be sure to click on the link above for more information.

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
GULF ALIVE! RIVERFRONT CELEBRATION

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
FRENCH MARKET SECOND LINE STROLL
Begins on the riverfront at the aquarium and ends at the French Market

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
FEED ME "SOMETHIN' MISTA"
The Edible School Yard in New Orleans

12:00 AM - 12:45 AM
REDISCOVERING THE SPANISH GOAT AND LOCAL CHEESE
Heritage goats and their cheeses re-emerge in Louisiana markets

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
FOOD FROM THE SWAMP, Y'ALL
Frog Legs, Turtle Soup, & Alligator Tails

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
COCHON - SNOUT TO TAIL
Cajun butchers and smokehouses of Acadiana

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
GULF SHRIMP - A LOCAL FISHERMAN'S WILD CATCH
Catch How to catch it, cook it and clean it

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
CULINARY CRAFT BREWING
Local ingredients create a unique Louisiana flavor

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
HERBSAINT BAR OPEN
Cash Bar - Barley Oak

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
MARKET BASH
Ticketed party benefiting the Edible School Yard (see http://www.gulfalive.com/ and http://www.edibleneworleans.com/)

Come on down to Lafayette Square for another stellar line-up for this year's concert series....there will be crafts, food and libations....Anders Osborne and The Honey Island Swamp Band get things movin' this evening at 5:00 pm - and check out the entire line-up so you can make your plans.

MORE GULF EVENTS/BENEFITS AND CONCERTS!

Oil Spill Memorial Concert tonight at 7:30 pm....A benefit concert featuring: Dr. John, Drew Landry, Shannon McNally, Michael Juan Nunez, The Treater Band,Grey Hawk, Fi Yi Yi and more at Tipitina's French Quarter (233 N. Peters St.)$25 in advance, $30 at the door.

It's the Harmony for Health/ Unity for the Gulf Concert at the House of Blues (225 Decatur St.).....Kevin Costner & Modern West headline this benefit concert, with the Voices of the Wetlands All-Stars featuring Tab Benoit, Cyril Neville, Anders Osborne, Johnny Vidacovich, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, Johnny Sansone and Waylon Thibodeaux. All the proceeds will be go to The Oil Spill Memorial Fund administered by the Rockefeller Brothers Foundation and the Gulf Coast Fund. $50. Patron party at 5:30 p.m.; general admission at 7 p.m.

Before you head down to the House of Blues be sure to stop by the Louisiana Music Factory (210 Decatur) for another great in store performance by Drew Landry at 5:00 pm...remember to grab a discounted beer ticket on the counter, and purchase some only in New Orleans (and Louisiana) music!

Come on down to Lafayette Square for another stellar line-up for this year's concert series....there will be crafts, food and libations....Anders Osborne and The Honey Island Swamp Band get things movin' this evening at 5:00 pm - and check out the entire line-up so you can make your plans.


More Wednesday Evening Music

If you forgot to eat some food at the Square and are looking for some great music and food after the concert head on over to The Rendon Inn (4501 Eve Street - in beautiful Broadmoor) for some great food and some excellent music with Marc Stone at 7:00 pm!!

And there's more yummy food and music in Mid-City - Go by Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for Tom McDermott & Meschiya Lake at 8:00 pm!!  And don't forget to come hungry for some Taceaux Loceaux (they've been doin' the food truck thing - but have settled down at CWW and it's truly delicious!!)

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

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

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

Looking for some dinner and then some music for dessert?  Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) can help you out!  Get an entree' over at Ye Olde College Inn and then get a half price ticket to the show right next door at Rock N' Bowl....Tonight they've got Jerry Embree to get you dancing at 8:30 pm!!

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