Happy Tuesday!
Farmer's Market!
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. Canal Street Bistro is back for their last appearance at the GPS tent this month. Join the Market in this celebration of the freshest seafood you could desire, as they serve up pork carnitas with rice and beans, grilled veggie platter with black beans, black beans and guacamole, horchata, and agua fresca(a refreshing Latin American cinnamon rice drink) to wash it all down......Yum!
And if you want more fresh veggies the Hollygrove Market has a new pick-up location and hours for Tuesdays 12 pm-6 pm - No need to pre-order when you visit the market! Pick-up at Rosa F. Keller Community Center (4300 Broad @ Napoleon Ave.):
In the "Box" today!
-Red Potatoes (Fekete Farm-Hungarian Settlement)
-Okra (Monica’s Okra World-Garyville)
-Eggplant (Covey Rise Farms-Husser)
-Apples (Cherry Creek Orchard-MS)
-Turnips or Cherry Tomatoes (Covey Rise Farms-Hungarian Settlement)
-Bell Peppers (Fekete Farm-Garyville)
-Purple Hull or Crowder Peas (Indian Springs- MS)
-White Button Mushrooms (Independence-MS)
-Natural Shiitake (MSNP-MS)
-Natural Limes (Isabelle’s Orange Orchard)
-Jalapenos (Fekete Farm-Hungarian Settlement)
-Natural Herbs (HM&F Community Growers-Right Outside)
Good Music Tonight!
And there's a great evening on the Avenue, because it's another lovely southern night for porch sitting and music over at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.) from 8:00 to 11:00 pm...Have a fancy cocktail and listen to the music of John Rankin with Clarence Johnson III and Tim Paco!
Head on over to Mid-City and to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) and get your Blues on with Troy Turner at 8:00 pm - with No Cover!! And come hungry for delicious pizza, pasta, salads and more!!
There's some fun on Frenchmen tonight too over at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) with the The Treme Brass Band at 10:00 pm - there's a $5 cover for the show - but you know you don't want to miss it!
Right down the street the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has a triple header with no cover - Cindy Chen at 4:00 pm, Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 6:00 pm, and top off the evening with Aurora and the Royal Roses at 10:00 pm!
End your night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with the Grammy Award winning 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
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Monday, July 30, 2012
Stayin' Cool on Monday with Lots of Music!!
Happy Monday!
Monday Night Music
Catch some Kermit Ruffins early in the evening at his new club "Kermit's Treme Speakeasy Restaurant" (1535 Basin St.) - Kermit and the BBQ Swingers will be performing at 6:00 pm - so come on by for some great music and of course some Monday night red beans!!
Head on over to The Irish House (1432 St. Charles) for a lovely pint of your favorite brew and a Traditional Irish Music Session at 7:00 pm!
And while your 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!
There's fun in Mid-City over at Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) with piano playin' man Bob Andrews at 8:00 pm...it's gonna be a good time, and come hungry for some delicious pizza and Italian favorites from the kitchen!
And there's more good times in the neighborhood at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks) come by for The N'awlins Johnnys at 10:00 pm and don't forget about the FREE red beans tonight!
Lots of fun around Frenchmen Street!
BMC (1331 Decatur) has a great early show at 6:00 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 at 7:00 pm they've go Iguana man Joe Cabral - don't miss the show!
Be sure to make a stop by the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) early for this great line-up of music...Sarah McCoy at 4:00 pm, Dominick 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!
And stop into Snug Harbor (626 Frenchmen) for one of the longest running performers in NOLA - It's Monday night with the Charmaine Neville Band at 8:00 pm - Yes, there's a cover, but Charmaine is worth every penny! While your there get a Monsoon (watch out their dangerous) and one of the best burgers in town!
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
Catch some Kermit Ruffins early in the evening at his new club "Kermit's Treme Speakeasy Restaurant" (1535 Basin St.) - Kermit and the BBQ Swingers will be performing at 6:00 pm - so come on by for some great music and of course some Monday night red beans!!
Head on over to The Irish House (1432 St. Charles) for a lovely pint of your favorite brew and a Traditional Irish Music Session at 7:00 pm!
And while your 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!
There's fun in Mid-City over at Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) with piano playin' man Bob Andrews at 8:00 pm...it's gonna be a good time, and come hungry for some delicious pizza and Italian favorites from the kitchen!
And there's more good times in the neighborhood at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks) come by for The N'awlins Johnnys at 10:00 pm and don't forget about the FREE red beans tonight!
Lots of fun around Frenchmen Street!
BMC (1331 Decatur) has a great early show at 6:00 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 at 7:00 pm they've go Iguana man Joe Cabral - don't miss the show!
Be sure to make a stop by the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) early for this great line-up of music...Sarah McCoy at 4:00 pm, Dominick 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!
And stop into Snug Harbor (626 Frenchmen) for one of the longest running performers in NOLA - It's Monday night with the Charmaine Neville Band at 8:00 pm - Yes, there's a cover, but Charmaine is worth every penny! While your there get a Monsoon (watch out their dangerous) and one of the best burgers in town!
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
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
It's Tuesday - Fresh Veggies and Fresh Music - Of Course!
Happy Tuesday!
Farmer's Market!
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. Canal Street Bistro is back for their third week at the GPS tent this month. Join the Market in this celebration of the freshest seafood you could desire, as they serve up This week's menu features Cuban sandwiches and German potato salad, spinach and walnut salad with grilled shrimp and refreshing horchata (a refreshing Latin American cinnamon rice drink) to wash it all down......Yum!
And if you want more fresh veggies the Hollygrove Market has a new pick-up location and hours for Tuesdays 12 pm-6 pm - No need to pre-order when you visit the market! Pick-up at Rosa F. Keller Community Center (4300 Broad @ Napoleon Ave.):
In the Box today!
-Natural Cucumbers (Mardi Gars Zone Farm)
Good Music Tonight!
And there's a great evening on the Avenue, because it's another lovely southern night for porch sitting and music over at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.) from 8:00 to 11:00 pm...Have a fancy cocktail and listen to the music of John Rankin, Jimmy Robinson, Phil deGruy & Cranston Clements!
Head on over to Mid-City and to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) and get your belly dancin' groove on with Honey Island String Trio at 8:00 pm - with No Cover!! And come hungry for delicious pizza, pasta, salads and more!!
There's some fun on Frenchmen tonight too over at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) with the The Treme Brass Band at 10:00 pm - there's a $5 cover for the show - but you know you don't want to miss it!
Right down the street the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has a triple header with no cover - Cindy Chen at 4:00 pm, Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 6:00 pm, and top off the evening with Aurora and the Royal Roses at 10:00 pm!
End your night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with the Grammy Award winning 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
Farmer's Market!
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. Canal Street Bistro is back for their third week at the GPS tent this month. Join the Market in this celebration of the freshest seafood you could desire, as they serve up This week's menu features Cuban sandwiches and German potato salad, spinach and walnut salad with grilled shrimp and refreshing horchata (a refreshing Latin American cinnamon rice drink) to wash it all down......Yum!
And if you want more fresh veggies the Hollygrove Market has a new pick-up location and hours for Tuesdays 12 pm-6 pm - No need to pre-order when you visit the market! Pick-up at Rosa F. Keller Community Center (4300 Broad @ Napoleon Ave.):
In the Box today!
-Natural Cucumbers (Mardi Gars Zone Farm)
-Red Potatoes (Fekete's Farm)
-Natural Okra ( Mardi Gras Zone Farm)
-Natural Butternut Squash or Pink Eyed Peas (Fekete Farm)
-Apples (Cherry Creek Orchards)
-Natural Limes (Isabelle's Orange Orchard)
-Bell Peppers (Feketes Farm/ Covey Rise Farms)
-Peaches (Cherry Creek Orchards)
-Jalapenos (Fekete Farm-Hungarian Settlement)
-Natural Shiitake or Tomatoes (MSNP/ Covey Rise Farms)
-Natural Micro Greens (Good Food Farm)
-Natural Basil (HMF Comunity Growers-Right Outside)
Good Music Tonight!
And there's a great evening on the Avenue, because it's another lovely southern night for porch sitting and music over at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.) from 8:00 to 11:00 pm...Have a fancy cocktail and listen to the music of John Rankin, Jimmy Robinson, Phil deGruy & Cranston Clements!
Head on over to Mid-City and to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) and get your belly dancin' groove on with Honey Island String Trio at 8:00 pm - with No Cover!! And come hungry for delicious pizza, pasta, salads and more!!
There's some fun on Frenchmen tonight too over at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) with the The Treme Brass Band at 10:00 pm - there's a $5 cover for the show - but you know you don't want to miss it!
Right down the street the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has a triple header with no cover - Cindy Chen at 4:00 pm, Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 6:00 pm, and top off the evening with Aurora and the Royal Roses at 10:00 pm!
End your night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with the Grammy Award winning 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, July 23, 2012
Monday - Uncle Lionel's Second Line and Lots of Music 'Round Town!
Happy Monday!
Due to the bad weather on Friday Uncle Lionel's Second Line was rescheduled for today, and you're invited to the celebration beginning at 11 am at Charbonnet - Labat - Glapion Funeral Home (1615 Saint Philip St) with internment following the jazz procession at Mount Olivet Cemetery (4100 Norman Mayer Blvd.).
Monday Night Music
Catch some Kermit Ruffins early in the evening at his new club "Kermit's Treme Speakeasy Restaurant" (1535 Basin St.) - Kermit and the BBQ Swingers will be performing at 6:00 pm - so come on by for some great music and of course some Monday night red beans!!
Head on over to The Irish House (1432 St. Charles) for a lovely pint of your favorite brew and a Traditional Irish Music Session at 7:00 pm!
And while your 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!
There's fun in Mid-City over at Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) with piano playin' man Bob Andrews at 8:00 pm...it's gonna be a good time, and come hungry for some delicious pizza and Italian favorites from the kitchen!
And there's more good times in the neighborhood at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks) come by for The N'awlins Johnnys at 10:00 pm and don't forget about the FREE red beans tonight!
Lots of fun around Frenchmen Street!
BMC (1331 Decatur) has a great early show at 6:00 pm with Lil Red and Big Bad...then stay on for the next show at 9:30 with Smoky Greenwell's Blues Jam!!
Be sure to make a stop by the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) early for this great line-up of music...Sarah McCoy at 4:00 pm, Dominick 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!
And stop into Snug Harbor (626 Frenchmen) for one of the longest running performers in NOLA - It's Monday night with the Charmaine Neville Band at 8:00 pm - Yes, there's a cover, but Charmaine is worth every penny! While your there get a Monsoon (watch out their dangerous) and one of the best burgers in town!
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
Due to the bad weather on Friday Uncle Lionel's Second Line was rescheduled for today, and you're invited to the celebration beginning at 11 am at Charbonnet - Labat - Glapion Funeral Home (1615 Saint Philip St) with internment following the jazz procession at Mount Olivet Cemetery (4100 Norman Mayer Blvd.).
Monday Night Music
Catch some Kermit Ruffins early in the evening at his new club "Kermit's Treme Speakeasy Restaurant" (1535 Basin St.) - Kermit and the BBQ Swingers will be performing at 6:00 pm - so come on by for some great music and of course some Monday night red beans!!
Head on over to The Irish House (1432 St. Charles) for a lovely pint of your favorite brew and a Traditional Irish Music Session at 7:00 pm!
And while your 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!
There's fun in Mid-City over at Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) with piano playin' man Bob Andrews at 8:00 pm...it's gonna be a good time, and come hungry for some delicious pizza and Italian favorites from the kitchen!
And there's more good times in the neighborhood at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks) come by for The N'awlins Johnnys at 10:00 pm and don't forget about the FREE red beans tonight!
Lots of fun around Frenchmen Street!
BMC (1331 Decatur) has a great early show at 6:00 pm with Lil Red and Big Bad...then stay on for the next show at 9:30 with Smoky Greenwell's Blues Jam!!
Be sure to make a stop by the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) early for this great line-up of music...Sarah McCoy at 4:00 pm, Dominick 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!
And stop into Snug Harbor (626 Frenchmen) for one of the longest running performers in NOLA - It's Monday night with the Charmaine Neville Band at 8:00 pm - Yes, there's a cover, but Charmaine is worth every penny! While your there get a Monsoon (watch out their dangerous) and one of the best burgers in town!
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
Friday, July 20, 2012
Friday - Saying Farewell to Uncle Lionel w/a Celebration of His Life
Celebrate the life of Uncle Lionel today to remember and honor his memory and spirit!
Funeral Services
* Viewing - 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
* Funeral service starts at 11:00 a.m.
* Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts
* 805 N. Rampart Street - Armstrong Park
*Jazz funeral procession from Mahalia Jackson
Jazz Funeral Procession Route
Start: Mahalia Jackson Theater. Proceed through Armstrong Park to gate entrance to Basin Street. Right on Basin Street to North Villere St. Right on Villere to St. Philip St. Right on St. Philip St. to St. Claude Street. Left on St. Claude St. to Ursuline Avenue. Left on Ursuline Ave. to N. Robertson Street.
STOP: Joe's Cozy Corner - corner of N. Robertson and Ursulines
STOP: Candlelight Lounge - 925 N. Robertson
STOP: Ernie K-Doe's Mother-in-Law Lounge - 1500 N. Claiborne
END: Hunter's Field - 1600 N. Claiborne
Internment (following jazz procession) - 4100 Norman Mayer Blvd., New Orleans, LA
Donations to the "Uncle" Lionel Memorial Fund to assist the family with medical and funeral expenses. Go to any Liberty Bank and Trust Branch - www.LibertyBank.net
Donations can also be mailed to:
"Uncle" Lionel Memorial Fund
c/o Liberty Bank and Trust
P.O. Box 60131
New Orleans, LA 70160-0131
Go to www.Treme2012.com and press "Donate" - Buy a poster at www.Treme2012.com and $10 will be donated to the fund.
Friday Events!
Mardi Gras World presents Jammin' On the River - A free series along the riverfront @ Mardi Gras World this summer featuring premier talent from New Orleans artists along with gourmet food trucks, beverage and craft vendors all in a family friendly environment. DJs close out each night as the sun goes down. The series kicks off July 13th with The Boogiemen and Vox And The Hound and ...continues through August 31st with artists including the Grammy Winning Rebirth Brass Band, George Porter Jr., Hot 8 Brass Band, Bag of Donuts and many more. Events start at 5PM.
Complete Schedule:
July 20 - Hot 8 Brass Band plus The Scorseses
Aug 3 - The Bucktown Allstars plus The Scott Schmidt Band
Aug 17 - Rebirth Brass Band plus Big History
Aug 24 - Bag of Donuts plus The Burgundy Collective
Aug 31 - George Porter Jr and the Runnin' Pardners plus Earphunk
Cocktails!
It's Canines & Cocktails tonight at Belladoggie (815 Washington Ave.) from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. The resort spa for dogs is hosting a benefit for the nonprofit Dag's House, which provides housing and rehabilitation for special needs dogs, with live music, food and cocktails. Visit www.dagshouse.com for details. Admission for this fun event is only $10!!
Wine Tastings!
Hooray for wine! It's the weekly wine tasting over at Cork & Bottle (Orleans at Moss St.) - from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Come out and sample some fantastic wines and the tasting wines are always 10% off!
And you can double your wine tasting fun in Mid-City! Check out Swirl located on Ponce de Leon right off Esplanade and enjoy a FREE wine tasting at 6:00 pm.
Night at the Museum!
Check out The Where Y'Art? party this evening over at the New Orleans Museum of Art beginning at 5:00 pm and celebrate the 1950's! The event is FREE with museum admissions. $10 Adults, $8 seniors, students, active military, $6 children ages 17 to 7, children 6 and under are free.
*5pm to 8pm: Art Making Activity
*5:30pm to 8:30pm: Music by the Scott Sibley Outfit
*6pm: Ralston Crawford and Jazz: Gallery Talk with curator, Russell Lord
*7pm: Screening: WYES's New Orleans in the 50's
*7pm: Art You Can Eat: The crossroad of Art, Science and New Orleans Cuisine: Do-it-yourself molecular gastronomy meets bananas foster and other New Orleans classics: Haley Bitterman, Executive Chef: Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group (Reservations requested)
*8pm: Screening: WYES's The Nightlife That Was
More Music!
Get on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for happy hour with Bluesman Michael Pearce from 5:30 to 7:30! Then stay on for Brother Tyrone and the Mindebenders - Show starts at 8! Be sure to come hungry for delicious pizza and more!
And there's more good music in Mid-City (almost Uptown) over at Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) with 61 South 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'!
Need even more music??
Let the Carousel Lounge in the Monteleone Bar (214 Royal) spin you around with the swinging sounds of Lena Prima at 9:00 pm. It's a cool place for some fun and fancy cocktails!
You can get started early at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with Ben Polcer at 4:00 pm, Washboard Chaz Jazz Trio at 6:00 pm, and the New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings at 10:00 pm.
d.b.a.'s (618 Frenchmen) got a double header with The Hot Club of New Orleans at 6:00 pm, and stay on for Lightnin' Malcolm at 10:00 pm...there's only a $5 cover!
Top off the evening with a FREE show at 10:00 pm over at Tipitina's (501 Napoleon) it's the Honey Island Swamp Band plus Dave Jordan Band.
Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this evening...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 be sure to listen to my hubby Bill deTurk from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm with the Louisiana Music Party - You can listen online at www.wwoz.org!
www.gratisnola.com
Funeral Services
* Viewing - 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
* Funeral service starts at 11:00 a.m.
* Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts
* 805 N. Rampart Street - Armstrong Park
*Jazz funeral procession from Mahalia Jackson
Jazz Funeral Procession Route
Start: Mahalia Jackson Theater. Proceed through Armstrong Park to gate entrance to Basin Street. Right on Basin Street to North Villere St. Right on Villere to St. Philip St. Right on St. Philip St. to St. Claude Street. Left on St. Claude St. to Ursuline Avenue. Left on Ursuline Ave. to N. Robertson Street.
STOP: Joe's Cozy Corner - corner of N. Robertson and Ursulines
STOP: Candlelight Lounge - 925 N. Robertson
STOP: Ernie K-Doe's Mother-in-Law Lounge - 1500 N. Claiborne
END: Hunter's Field - 1600 N. Claiborne
Internment (following jazz procession) - 4100 Norman Mayer Blvd., New Orleans, LA
Donations to the "Uncle" Lionel Memorial Fund to assist the family with medical and funeral expenses. Go to any Liberty Bank and Trust Branch - www.LibertyBank.net
Donations can also be mailed to:
"Uncle" Lionel Memorial Fund
c/o Liberty Bank and Trust
P.O. Box 60131
New Orleans, LA 70160-0131
Go to www.Treme2012.com and press "Donate" - Buy a poster at www.Treme2012.com and $10 will be donated to the fund.
Friday Events!
Mardi Gras World presents Jammin' On the River - A free series along the riverfront @ Mardi Gras World this summer featuring premier talent from New Orleans artists along with gourmet food trucks, beverage and craft vendors all in a family friendly environment. DJs close out each night as the sun goes down. The series kicks off July 13th with The Boogiemen and Vox And The Hound and ...continues through August 31st with artists including the Grammy Winning Rebirth Brass Band, George Porter Jr., Hot 8 Brass Band, Bag of Donuts and many more. Events start at 5PM.
Complete Schedule:
July 20 - Hot 8 Brass Band plus The Scorseses
Aug 3 - The Bucktown Allstars plus The Scott Schmidt Band
Aug 17 - Rebirth Brass Band plus Big History
Aug 24 - Bag of Donuts plus The Burgundy Collective
Aug 31 - George Porter Jr and the Runnin' Pardners plus Earphunk
Cocktails!
It's Canines & Cocktails tonight at Belladoggie (815 Washington Ave.) from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. The resort spa for dogs is hosting a benefit for the nonprofit Dag's House, which provides housing and rehabilitation for special needs dogs, with live music, food and cocktails. Visit www.dagshouse.com for details. Admission for this fun event is only $10!!
Wine Tastings!
Hooray for wine! It's the weekly wine tasting over at Cork & Bottle (Orleans at Moss St.) - from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Come out and sample some fantastic wines and the tasting wines are always 10% off!
And you can double your wine tasting fun in Mid-City! Check out Swirl located on Ponce de Leon right off Esplanade and enjoy a FREE wine tasting at 6:00 pm.
Night at the Museum!
Check out The Where Y'Art? party this evening over at the New Orleans Museum of Art beginning at 5:00 pm and celebrate the 1950's! The event is FREE with museum admissions. $10 Adults, $8 seniors, students, active military, $6 children ages 17 to 7, children 6 and under are free.
*5pm to 8pm: Art Making Activity
*5:30pm to 8:30pm: Music by the Scott Sibley Outfit
*6pm: Ralston Crawford and Jazz: Gallery Talk with curator, Russell Lord
*7pm: Screening: WYES's New Orleans in the 50's
*7pm: Art You Can Eat: The crossroad of Art, Science and New Orleans Cuisine: Do-it-yourself molecular gastronomy meets bananas foster and other New Orleans classics: Haley Bitterman, Executive Chef: Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group (Reservations requested)
*8pm: Screening: WYES's The Nightlife That Was
More Music!
Get on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for happy hour with Bluesman Michael Pearce from 5:30 to 7:30! Then stay on for Brother Tyrone and the Mindebenders - Show starts at 8! Be sure to come hungry for delicious pizza and more!
And there's more good music in Mid-City (almost Uptown) over at Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) with 61 South 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'!
Need even more music??
Let the Carousel Lounge in the Monteleone Bar (214 Royal) spin you around with the swinging sounds of Lena Prima at 9:00 pm. It's a cool place for some fun and fancy cocktails!
You can get started early at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with Ben Polcer at 4:00 pm, Washboard Chaz Jazz Trio at 6:00 pm, and the New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings at 10:00 pm.
d.b.a.'s (618 Frenchmen) got a double header with The Hot Club of New Orleans at 6:00 pm, and stay on for Lightnin' Malcolm at 10:00 pm...there's only a $5 cover!
Top off the evening with a FREE show at 10:00 pm over at Tipitina's (501 Napoleon) it's the Honey Island Swamp Band plus Dave Jordan Band.
Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this evening...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 be sure to listen to my hubby Bill deTurk from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm with the Louisiana Music Party - You can listen online at www.wwoz.org!
www.gratisnola.com
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Happy Thursday w/Lots of Wining, Dining and Music!
Good Morning Everybody - and Happy Thursday!
Thursday Events
Don't miss out on the weekly wine tasting at Cork and Bottle (3700 Orleans) about 5:00 pm in Mid-City. Come sample some delicious vinos and kick off your early weekend right! You can also stop at Clever (right next door - don't even have to walk outside) for their happy hour specials 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!!
And there's more wine!! Come to Tastings at the Track and and celebrate Christmas in July. The reception-style tasting will feature more than 75 French Champagnes and sparkling wines from Italy, the United States and Spain. Top brands that will be sampled include Dom Perignon, Taittinger, Perrier Jouet, Mumm, Moet & Chandon, Ruinart and many more!! Held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the clubhouse at Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots (1751 Gentilly Blvd.), the spirited sampling is sponsored by Dorignac's. Wine experts are on hand to answer all of your wine questions, and there will be gourmet cheeses to compliment the wines. Cost to attend is $25 per person. Tickets are sold at Dorignac's or at the door. Don't miss it!
Go hang out at City Park this evening and enjoy music from Washboard Rodeo for the Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series! What could be better in the mid summer than good ole Cowboy Swing music? Western Swing developed when practitioners melded fiddles and steel guitars to create their own music inspired by swing, a sort of "Cowboy Jazz". Add a washboard and you have the Washboard Rodeo! Gates open up at 5:00 pm and the performance starts at 6:00 pm in the City Park Botanical Garden Pavilion of the Two Sisters...There is an admission charge, but hey, it's helping the Park out...$10 for adults and $3 for children (it was $3 last year :)
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. Tonight the Ogden presents Mia Borders - Showcasing her distinctive voice, Mia Borders's shows are an energetic blend of funk, soul and rock! Tonight the O BAR's specialty drink is the O Sangria: Say O-lé to this refreshing sangria consisting of white wines, fresh fruit juices and fresh fruit! And....my hubby Bill deTurk will be doing the interview today - so you definitely don't want to miss it!
I'm sure you're going to be hungry after the wine tasting and music - so go out to eat tonight for a great cause by participating in Dining Out for Life and you'll support the No Aids Task Force just by eating!! 25% of your dining bill will help out the Task Force, and if you choose to donate a little extra - you and your waiter will be entered into a drawing for a great prize. The event goes on all day - breakfast, lunch and dinner - so go out and eat!! Click on the link above for a full list of participating restaurants.
Have a wonderful Thursday 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
Thursday Events
Don't miss out on the weekly wine tasting at Cork and Bottle (3700 Orleans) about 5:00 pm in Mid-City. Come sample some delicious vinos and kick off your early weekend right! You can also stop at Clever (right next door - don't even have to walk outside) for their happy hour specials 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!!
And there's more wine!! Come to Tastings at the Track and and celebrate Christmas in July. The reception-style tasting will feature more than 75 French Champagnes and sparkling wines from Italy, the United States and Spain. Top brands that will be sampled include Dom Perignon, Taittinger, Perrier Jouet, Mumm, Moet & Chandon, Ruinart and many more!! Held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the clubhouse at Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots (1751 Gentilly Blvd.), the spirited sampling is sponsored by Dorignac's. Wine experts are on hand to answer all of your wine questions, and there will be gourmet cheeses to compliment the wines. Cost to attend is $25 per person. Tickets are sold at Dorignac's or at the door. Don't miss it!
Go hang out at City Park this evening and enjoy music from Washboard Rodeo for the Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series! What could be better in the mid summer than good ole Cowboy Swing music? Western Swing developed when practitioners melded fiddles and steel guitars to create their own music inspired by swing, a sort of "Cowboy Jazz". Add a washboard and you have the Washboard Rodeo! Gates open up at 5:00 pm and the performance starts at 6:00 pm in the City Park Botanical Garden Pavilion of the Two Sisters...There is an admission charge, but hey, it's helping the Park out...$10 for adults and $3 for children (it was $3 last year :)
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. Tonight the Ogden presents Mia Borders - Showcasing her distinctive voice, Mia Borders's shows are an energetic blend of funk, soul and rock! Tonight the O BAR's specialty drink is the O Sangria: Say O-lé to this refreshing sangria consisting of white wines, fresh fruit juices and fresh fruit! And....my hubby Bill deTurk will be doing the interview today - so you definitely don't want to miss it!
I'm sure you're going to be hungry after the wine tasting and music - so go out to eat tonight for a great cause by participating in Dining Out for Life and you'll support the No Aids Task Force just by eating!! 25% of your dining bill will help out the Task Force, and if you choose to donate a little extra - you and your waiter will be entered into a drawing for a great prize. The event goes on all day - breakfast, lunch and dinner - so go out and eat!! Click on the link above for a full list of participating restaurants.
Have a wonderful Thursday 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, July 18, 2012
Mercredi avec Vino, Bon Anniversaire pour Edgar et Beaucoup Musique!
Wednesday Events!
Bastille Day may be over, but the The French Party continues with Edgar Degas' Birthday Celebration - today at The Degas House (2306 Esplanade Ave.). Head on over early for Happy Hour Entry from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm for $10 which includes one drink ticket for: an Absinthe Cocktail, French Vodka Cocktail, St. Germain Sparkling Cocktail or the Lillet Cocktail.......And from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm $15 entry includes 2 drink tickets from the tasty drinks above! Music performed French Parlor style by Les Ensembles Jazz et Classique and for more lovely drinks the Foundation Bar will be available! See you there and Bon Anniversaire Edgar!
And there's more celebrating with a complimentary wine tasting at Chef Chris Cody's new restaurant, Dijon (1379 Annunciation St.), from 5:30 to 7 p.m. (and repeating on Wednesdays through the end of the month). The restaurant will offer various wines, paired to artisan cheeses. Sounds like a good time with delicious wine! For more information call (504) 522-4712.
Wednesdays on the Point concert series keeps on kickin' today in Algiers and runs through July 25th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., and of course, admission is FREE...Tonight head to the Algiers Ferry Dock (200Morgan St.) for some Funk and Rock with The Brass-a-Holics and Melomania - remember you can take the ferry over for free - it's a beautiful ride across the river! Click the above link for complete concert series info!
Experience an Evening of Cultural Indulgences at it's new location in the Irvin Mayfield I Club at the JW Marriott (614 Canal Street) from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tonight's event features new work by local artist - Ember Sobermanand and enjoy the DJ stylings of Kermit Ruffins and a spirit tasting with complimentary hors d’oeuvres....Make a purchase of $1,000 or more by 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)
Celebrate the spirit and the life of Uncle Lionel at the Candlelight Lounge (925 N. Robertson) when The Treme Brass Band kicks it up at 9:00 pm tonight!
Wednesday Evening Music
If you're all revved up from all your early evening fun...check this out...
Have fun in Mid-City when you head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for some happy hour drinks and stay on for Tom McDermott and Meschiya Lake at 8:00 pm! Come hungry - the kitchen is kickin' with pizza and all kinds of yummy food!
And there's more fun in Mid-City over at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)! Tonight it's music time with Major Bacon and as always they got some FREE BLTs - tonight at 10:00 pm...you can never get enough of the bacon and no cover!!
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 put on your dancin' shows for some Swing-A-Roux at 8:30 pm!!
Heading over to Frenchmen Street?
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 it's Walter "Wolfman" Washington at 10:00 pm - cover's only $5.00!
The Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has an afternoon and evening filled with music!! Ben Polcer at 4:00, The Orleans 6 at 6:00 pm and top off the night with St. Louis Slim and The Frenchmen St. Jug Band!
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
Bastille Day may be over, but the The French Party continues with Edgar Degas' Birthday Celebration - today at The Degas House (2306 Esplanade Ave.). Head on over early for Happy Hour Entry from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm for $10 which includes one drink ticket for: an Absinthe Cocktail, French Vodka Cocktail, St. Germain Sparkling Cocktail or the Lillet Cocktail.......And from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm $15 entry includes 2 drink tickets from the tasty drinks above! Music performed French Parlor style by Les Ensembles Jazz et Classique and for more lovely drinks the Foundation Bar will be available! See you there and Bon Anniversaire Edgar!
And there's more celebrating with a complimentary wine tasting at Chef Chris Cody's new restaurant, Dijon (1379 Annunciation St.), from 5:30 to 7 p.m. (and repeating on Wednesdays through the end of the month). The restaurant will offer various wines, paired to artisan cheeses. Sounds like a good time with delicious wine! For more information call (504) 522-4712.
Wednesdays on the Point concert series keeps on kickin' today in Algiers and runs through July 25th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., and of course, admission is FREE...Tonight head to the Algiers Ferry Dock (200Morgan St.) for some Funk and Rock with The Brass-a-Holics and Melomania - remember you can take the ferry over for free - it's a beautiful ride across the river! Click the above link for complete concert series info!
Experience an Evening of Cultural Indulgences at it's new location in the Irvin Mayfield I Club at the JW Marriott (614 Canal Street) from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tonight's event features new work by local artist - Ember Sobermanand and enjoy the DJ stylings of Kermit Ruffins and a spirit tasting with complimentary hors d’oeuvres....Make a purchase of $1,000 or more by 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)
Celebrate the spirit and the life of Uncle Lionel at the Candlelight Lounge (925 N. Robertson) when The Treme Brass Band kicks it up at 9:00 pm tonight!
Wednesday Evening Music
If you're all revved up from all your early evening fun...check this out...
Have fun in Mid-City when you head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for some happy hour drinks and stay on for Tom McDermott and Meschiya Lake at 8:00 pm! Come hungry - the kitchen is kickin' with pizza and all kinds of yummy food!
And there's more fun in Mid-City over at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)! Tonight it's music time with Major Bacon and as always they got some FREE BLTs - tonight at 10:00 pm...you can never get enough of the bacon and no cover!!
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 put on your dancin' shows for some Swing-A-Roux at 8:30 pm!!
Heading over to Frenchmen Street?
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 it's Walter "Wolfman" Washington at 10:00 pm - cover's only $5.00!
The Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has an afternoon and evening filled with music!! Ben Polcer at 4:00, The Orleans 6 at 6:00 pm and top off the night with St. Louis Slim and The Frenchmen St. Jug Band!
Have a wonderful Wednesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!
www.gratisnola.com
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
A Tuesday w/Veggies and Lots of Music 'Round Town!
Happy Tuesday!
Farmer's Market!
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. Canal Street Bistro is back for their third week at the GPS tent this month. Join the Market in this celebration of the freshest seafood you could desire, as they serve up This week's menu features beef and pork tacos, Mexican rice and black beans, spring mix salad with sautéed shrimp, and horchata (a refreshing Latin American cinnamon rice drink) to wash it all down......Yum!
And if you want more fresh veggies the Hollygrove Market has a new pick-up location and hours for Tuesdays 12 pm-6 pm - No need to pre-order when you visit the market! Pick-up at Rosa F. Keller Community Center (4300 Broad @ Napoleon Ave.):
In the Box today!
-Natural Cantaloupe (Fresh Picked Farm- Opelousas)
-Eggplant (Vicknair Family Farm- Ponchatoula/ Covey Rise Farms- Husser)
-Natural Squash (Fresh Picked Farm- Opelousas)
-Red Potatoes (Fekete Farm- Hungarian Settlement)
-Radish/Turnip/Mustard or Cherry Tomatoes (Fekete Farm-Hungarian Settlement/ Covey Rise Farm- Husser)
-Okra (Monica’s Okra World- Garyville)
-Bell Pepper (Covey Rise Farms- Hungarian Settlement)
-Peaches (Cherry Creek Orchard-MS)
-Apples (Cherry Creek Orchard-MS)
-Natural Limes (Isabelle’s Orange Orchard- Algiers)
-Natural Microgreens (Good Food Farm- NOLA)
-Herbs (Covey Rise Farms- Husser/ Community Growers- Right Outside!)
Good Music Tonight!
And there's a great evening on the Avenue, because it's another lovely southern night for porch sitting and music over at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.) from 8:00 to 11:00 pm...Have a fancy cocktail and listen to the music of John Rankin, Jimmy Robinson, Phil deGruy & Cranston Clements!
Head on over to Mid-City and to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) and get your belly dancin' groove on with Honey Island String Trio at 8:00 pm - with No Cover!! And come hungry for delicious pizza, pasta, salads and more!!
There's some fun on Frenchmen tonight too over at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) with the The Treme Brass Band at 10:00 pm - there's a $5 cover for the show - but you know you don't want to miss it!
Right down the street the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has a triple header with no cover - Cindy Chen at 4:00 pm, Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 6:00 pm, and top off the evening with Aurora and the Royal Roses at 10:00 pm!
End your night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with the Grammy Award winning 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
Farmer's Market!
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. Canal Street Bistro is back for their third week at the GPS tent this month. Join the Market in this celebration of the freshest seafood you could desire, as they serve up This week's menu features beef and pork tacos, Mexican rice and black beans, spring mix salad with sautéed shrimp, and horchata (a refreshing Latin American cinnamon rice drink) to wash it all down......Yum!
And if you want more fresh veggies the Hollygrove Market has a new pick-up location and hours for Tuesdays 12 pm-6 pm - No need to pre-order when you visit the market! Pick-up at Rosa F. Keller Community Center (4300 Broad @ Napoleon Ave.):
In the Box today!
-Natural Cantaloupe (Fresh Picked Farm- Opelousas)
-Eggplant (Vicknair Family Farm- Ponchatoula/ Covey Rise Farms- Husser)
-Natural Squash (Fresh Picked Farm- Opelousas)
-Red Potatoes (Fekete Farm- Hungarian Settlement)
-Radish/Turnip/Mustard or Cherry Tomatoes (Fekete Farm-Hungarian Settlement/ Covey Rise Farm- Husser)
-Okra (Monica’s Okra World- Garyville)
-Bell Pepper (Covey Rise Farms- Hungarian Settlement)
-Peaches (Cherry Creek Orchard-MS)
-Apples (Cherry Creek Orchard-MS)
-Natural Limes (Isabelle’s Orange Orchard- Algiers)
-Natural Microgreens (Good Food Farm- NOLA)
-Herbs (Covey Rise Farms- Husser/ Community Growers- Right Outside!)
Good Music Tonight!
And there's a great evening on the Avenue, because it's another lovely southern night for porch sitting and music over at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.) from 8:00 to 11:00 pm...Have a fancy cocktail and listen to the music of John Rankin, Jimmy Robinson, Phil deGruy & Cranston Clements!
Head on over to Mid-City and to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) and get your belly dancin' groove on with Honey Island String Trio at 8:00 pm - with No Cover!! And come hungry for delicious pizza, pasta, salads and more!!
There's some fun on Frenchmen tonight too over at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) with the The Treme Brass Band at 10:00 pm - there's a $5 cover for the show - but you know you don't want to miss it!
Right down the street the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has a triple header with no cover - Cindy Chen at 4:00 pm, Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 6:00 pm, and top off the evening with Aurora and the Royal Roses at 10:00 pm!
End your night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with the Grammy Award winning 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
Friday, July 13, 2012
Friday w/Second Line for Uncle Lionel and Lots of Music!
Happy Friday!
Celebrate the life of Uncle Lionel this afternoon with a Second Line to remember and honor his memory and spirit! The second line will start at Tuba Fats Square on the corner of St. Philip and N. Robertson in the Treme, and end at Sweet Lorraine's Jazz Club at 1931 St. Claude. See the route belwo. (We are also Asking All Second Line Clubs to Dress out)
Following the Second Line, there is a benefit at Sweet Lorraine's. Taking the stage to honor the legend will be trumpeters Kermit Ruffins and Kid Merv, singer Michael Baptiste, NOLA R&B mainstay Deacon John, singer Danon Smith and Jazz violinist Michael Ward. The show starts at 7 p.m.
A memorial fund has been set up for Uncle Lionel Batiste at Liberty Bank and Trust. Donations can be made to the fund by going to any branch. If you have any questions please contact Glenda McKinley at 504-915-1552.
Wine Tastings!
Hooray for wine! It's the weekly wine tasting over at Cork & Bottle (Orleans at Moss St.) - from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Come out and sample some fantastic wines and the tasting wines are always 10% off!
And you can double your wine tasting fun in Mid-City! Check out Swirl located on Ponce de Leon right off Esplanade and enjoy a FREE wine tasting at 6:00 pm.
Night at the Museum!
Check out The Where Y'Art? party this evening over at the New Orleans Museum of Art beginning at 5:00 pm and start your Bastille Day celebration early! The event is FREE with museum admissions. $10 Adults, $8 seniors, students, active military, $6 children ages 17 to 7, children 6 and under are free.
*5pm to 8pm: Art Making Activity
*5:30pm to 7:30pm: Opera On Tap: Selections & French Opera with The New Orleans Opera Association . Also including selections from The Phantom of the Opera, which took place in the famed Paris Opera House!
*6pm: Book signing with artist, Gustave Blache III and Chef Leah Chase: Leah Chase: Paintings by Gustave Blache III
*7pm: Art You Can Eat: Do It Yourself: Creole Cream Cheese, Mozzarella, & Ricotta: Chris Montero, Executive Chef, cafe b. Special Guest: Chef Leah Chase (Reservations requested)
More Music!
Get on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for happy hour with The Pfister Sisters from 5:30 to 7:30! The grandson of another legendary songwriter - Leon Russell! Then stay on for Kevin Gordon - Show starts at 8! Be sure to come hungry for delicious pizza and more!
And there's more good music in Mid-City (almost Uptown) over at Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) with Bonerama 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'!
Need more music??
Let the Carousel Lounge in the Monteleone Bar (214 Royal) spin you around with the swinging sounds of Lena Prima at 9:00 pm. It's a cool place for some fun and fancy cocktails!
You can get started early at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with Ben Polcer at 4:00 pm, Washboard Chaz Jazz Trio at 6:00 pm, and the New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings at 10:00 pm.
d.b.a.'s (618 Frenchmen) got a double header with The Hot Club of New Orleans at 6:00 pm, and stay on for Joe Krown trio with Walter "Wolfman" Washington and Russell Batiste at 10:00 pm...there's only a $5 cover!
Top off the evening with a FREE show at 10:00 pm over at Tipitina's (501 Napoleon) it's Good Enough for Good Times + Gypsyphonic Disko!
Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this evening...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
Celebrate the life of Uncle Lionel this afternoon with a Second Line to remember and honor his memory and spirit! The second line will start at Tuba Fats Square on the corner of St. Philip and N. Robertson in the Treme, and end at Sweet Lorraine's Jazz Club at 1931 St. Claude. See the route belwo. (We are also Asking All Second Line Clubs to Dress out)
Following the Second Line, there is a benefit at Sweet Lorraine's. Taking the stage to honor the legend will be trumpeters Kermit Ruffins and Kid Merv, singer Michael Baptiste, NOLA R&B mainstay Deacon John, singer Danon Smith and Jazz violinist Michael Ward. The show starts at 7 p.m.
A memorial fund has been set up for Uncle Lionel Batiste at Liberty Bank and Trust. Donations can be made to the fund by going to any branch. If you have any questions please contact Glenda McKinley at 504-915-1552.
Wine Tastings!
Hooray for wine! It's the weekly wine tasting over at Cork & Bottle (Orleans at Moss St.) - from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Come out and sample some fantastic wines and the tasting wines are always 10% off!
And you can double your wine tasting fun in Mid-City! Check out Swirl located on Ponce de Leon right off Esplanade and enjoy a FREE wine tasting at 6:00 pm.
Night at the Museum!
Check out The Where Y'Art? party this evening over at the New Orleans Museum of Art beginning at 5:00 pm and start your Bastille Day celebration early! The event is FREE with museum admissions. $10 Adults, $8 seniors, students, active military, $6 children ages 17 to 7, children 6 and under are free.
*5pm to 8pm: Art Making Activity
*5:30pm to 7:30pm: Opera On Tap: Selections & French Opera with The New Orleans Opera Association . Also including selections from The Phantom of the Opera, which took place in the famed Paris Opera House!
*6pm: Book signing with artist, Gustave Blache III and Chef Leah Chase: Leah Chase: Paintings by Gustave Blache III
*7pm: Art You Can Eat: Do It Yourself: Creole Cream Cheese, Mozzarella, & Ricotta: Chris Montero, Executive Chef, cafe b. Special Guest: Chef Leah Chase (Reservations requested)
More Music!
Get on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for happy hour with The Pfister Sisters from 5:30 to 7:30! The grandson of another legendary songwriter - Leon Russell! Then stay on for Kevin Gordon - Show starts at 8! Be sure to come hungry for delicious pizza and more!
And there's more good music in Mid-City (almost Uptown) over at Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) with Bonerama 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'!
Need more music??
Let the Carousel Lounge in the Monteleone Bar (214 Royal) spin you around with the swinging sounds of Lena Prima at 9:00 pm. It's a cool place for some fun and fancy cocktails!
You can get started early at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with Ben Polcer at 4:00 pm, Washboard Chaz Jazz Trio at 6:00 pm, and the New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings at 10:00 pm.
d.b.a.'s (618 Frenchmen) got a double header with The Hot Club of New Orleans at 6:00 pm, and stay on for Joe Krown trio with Walter "Wolfman" Washington and Russell Batiste at 10:00 pm...there's only a $5 cover!
Top off the evening with a FREE show at 10:00 pm over at Tipitina's (501 Napoleon) it's Good Enough for Good Times + Gypsyphonic Disko!
Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this evening...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
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Celebratin' Thursday w/Boozy Books, Wine, and Music!
Good Morning Everybody - and Happy Thursday!
Thursday Events
It's the Boozy Book Tour!! You've seen Tales of the Cocktail® in person. Now it's time to see it in print. Celebrate the release of their first book, Tales of the Cocktail® from A to Z, with drinks! They'll be making the rounds to three Fleurty Girl stores, sharing complimentary cocktails and signing copies of our new book. Tales of the Cocktail® from A to Z written by cocktail historians Jared Brown and Anistatia Miller takes a literary trip through the history of the world's premier cocktail festival and a look inside the drinking culture of New Orleans. The book features bits of trivia and wisdom about cocktails and the people whose lives have been touched by them, quotes from the industry's legends, cocktail recipes, and essential information for any cocktail enthusiast. The book will be available for purchase for only $19.95.
*Guests will be the some of the first to sample Gingeroo, the latest product from Old New Orleans Rum. Gingeroo, which won't officially be released till the fall, is an Old New Orleans Spicy Ginger Ale made with Old New Orleans Crystal Rum, 100% natural ginger juice, Louisiana cane sugar and cayenne.
*Fleurty Girl will also feature a special 20% discount off their cocktail t-shirt collection. This collection, created through a partnership with Tales of the Cocktail®, includes The Old Fashioned, Sazerac, Vieux Carre and Ramos Gin Fizz t-shirts.
Boozy Book Tour Dates:
Today, July 12th 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 3117 Magazine Street (Uptown)
Friday, July 13th 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 3323 Severn at 17th Street (Metairie)
Saturday, July 14th 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 632 St. Peter Street (French Quarter)
Don't miss out on the weekly wine tasting at Cork and Bottle (3700 Orleans) about 5:00 pm in Mid-City. Come sample some delicious vinos and kick off your early weekend right! You can also stop at Clever (right next door - don't even have to walk outside) for their happy hour specials 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!!
Go hang out at City Park this evening and enjoy music from New Orleans Banjos +2 for the Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series! A fun loving group of four banjos, upright bass, and piano will perform music from the 1920's when banjos were all the rage. It's going to be a great evening. Don't miss it! Gates open up at 5:00 pm and the performance starts at 6:00 pm in the City Park Botanical Garden Pavilion of the Two Sisters...There is an admission charge, but hey, it's helping the Park out...$10 for adults and $3 for children (it was $3 last year :)
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. Tonight the Ogden presents Blackbird Hour - Indie pop with a dash of soul, Blackbird Hour's Brad Hayden and David Woolworth perform songs tinged with wit and wisdom. Fingers crossed that they will reminisce about their days as the Kudzu Kings! Tonight the O BAR's specialty drink is O Sangria: Say O-lé to this refreshing sangria consisting of white wines, fresh fruit juices and fresh fruit.
After the "O" show - come on down to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) and check out Spencer Bohren and the Whippersnappers at 8:00 pm. And be sure to come hungry for some yummy pizza and Italiano favorites!
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
It's the Boozy Book Tour!! You've seen Tales of the Cocktail® in person. Now it's time to see it in print. Celebrate the release of their first book, Tales of the Cocktail® from A to Z, with drinks! They'll be making the rounds to three Fleurty Girl stores, sharing complimentary cocktails and signing copies of our new book. Tales of the Cocktail® from A to Z written by cocktail historians Jared Brown and Anistatia Miller takes a literary trip through the history of the world's premier cocktail festival and a look inside the drinking culture of New Orleans. The book features bits of trivia and wisdom about cocktails and the people whose lives have been touched by them, quotes from the industry's legends, cocktail recipes, and essential information for any cocktail enthusiast. The book will be available for purchase for only $19.95.
*Guests will be the some of the first to sample Gingeroo, the latest product from Old New Orleans Rum. Gingeroo, which won't officially be released till the fall, is an Old New Orleans Spicy Ginger Ale made with Old New Orleans Crystal Rum, 100% natural ginger juice, Louisiana cane sugar and cayenne.
*Fleurty Girl will also feature a special 20% discount off their cocktail t-shirt collection. This collection, created through a partnership with Tales of the Cocktail®, includes The Old Fashioned, Sazerac, Vieux Carre and Ramos Gin Fizz t-shirts.
Boozy Book Tour Dates:
Today, July 12th 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 3117 Magazine Street (Uptown)
Friday, July 13th 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 3323 Severn at 17th Street (Metairie)
Saturday, July 14th 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 632 St. Peter Street (French Quarter)
Don't miss out on the weekly wine tasting at Cork and Bottle (3700 Orleans) about 5:00 pm in Mid-City. Come sample some delicious vinos and kick off your early weekend right! You can also stop at Clever (right next door - don't even have to walk outside) for their happy hour specials 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!!
Go hang out at City Park this evening and enjoy music from New Orleans Banjos +2 for the Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series! A fun loving group of four banjos, upright bass, and piano will perform music from the 1920's when banjos were all the rage. It's going to be a great evening. Don't miss it! Gates open up at 5:00 pm and the performance starts at 6:00 pm in the City Park Botanical Garden Pavilion of the Two Sisters...There is an admission charge, but hey, it's helping the Park out...$10 for adults and $3 for children (it was $3 last year :)
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. Tonight the Ogden presents Blackbird Hour - Indie pop with a dash of soul, Blackbird Hour's Brad Hayden and David Woolworth perform songs tinged with wit and wisdom. Fingers crossed that they will reminisce about their days as the Kudzu Kings! Tonight the O BAR's specialty drink is O Sangria: Say O-lé to this refreshing sangria consisting of white wines, fresh fruit juices and fresh fruit.
After the "O" show - come on down to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) and check out Spencer Bohren and the Whippersnappers at 8:00 pm. And be sure to come hungry for some yummy pizza and Italiano favorites!
For more fun stuff to do and more music...check out the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!
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Wednesday, July 11, 2012
A Wednesday Celebrating the Life of Uncle Lionel
Wednesday Events!
There's a complimentary wine tasting over at Chef Chris Cody's new restaurant, Dijon (1379 Annunciation St.), from 5:30 to 7 p.m. ( and repeating on Wednesdays through the end of the month). The restaurant will offer various wines, paired to artisan cheeses. Sounds like a good time with delicious wine! For more information call (504) 522-4712.
Wednesdays on the Point concert series keeps on kickin' today in Algiers and runs through July 25th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., and of course, admission is FREE...Tonight head to the Algiers Ferry Dock (200Morgan St.) for some Funk and Jazz with George Porter Jr. & The Runnin' Pardners and Sound Man Presents- remember you can take the ferry over for free - it's a beautiful ride across the river! Click the above link for complete concert series info!
Experience an Evening of Cultural Indulgences at it's new location in the Irvin Mayfield I Club at the JW Marriott (614 Canal Street) from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tonight's event features new work by local artists - and enjoy some the DJ stylings of Kermit Ruffins and a spirit tasting with complimentary hors d’oeuvres....Make a purchase of $1,000 or more by 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)
Celebrate the life of Uncle Lionel at the Candlelight Lounge (925 N. Robertson) with a tribute by The Treme Brass Band at 8:00 pm tonight. He'll be there in spirit!
Wednesday Evening Music
If you're all revved up from all your early evening fun...check this out...
Have fun in Mid-City when you head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for some happy hour drinks and stay on for Tom McDermott and Meschiya Lake at 8:00 pm! Come hungry - the kitchen is kickin' with pizza and all kinds of yummy food!
And there's more fun in Mid-City over at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)! Tonight it's music time with Major Bacon and as always they got some FREE BLTs - tonight at 10:00 pm...you can never get enough of the bacon and no cover!!
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 enjoy piano playin' man Joe Krown at 8:30 pm!!
Heading over to Frenchmen Street?
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 it's Walter "Wolfman" Washington at 10:00 pm - cover's only $5.00!
The Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has an afternoon and evening filled with music!! Ben Polcer at 4:00, The Orleans 6 at 6:00 pm and top off the night with St. Louis Slim and The Frenchmen St. Jug Band!
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!
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There's a complimentary wine tasting over at Chef Chris Cody's new restaurant, Dijon (1379 Annunciation St.), from 5:30 to 7 p.m. ( and repeating on Wednesdays through the end of the month). The restaurant will offer various wines, paired to artisan cheeses. Sounds like a good time with delicious wine! For more information call (504) 522-4712.
Wednesdays on the Point concert series keeps on kickin' today in Algiers and runs through July 25th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., and of course, admission is FREE...Tonight head to the Algiers Ferry Dock (200Morgan St.) for some Funk and Jazz with George Porter Jr. & The Runnin' Pardners and Sound Man Presents- remember you can take the ferry over for free - it's a beautiful ride across the river! Click the above link for complete concert series info!
Experience an Evening of Cultural Indulgences at it's new location in the Irvin Mayfield I Club at the JW Marriott (614 Canal Street) from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tonight's event features new work by local artists - and enjoy some the DJ stylings of Kermit Ruffins and a spirit tasting with complimentary hors d’oeuvres....Make a purchase of $1,000 or more by 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)
Celebrate the life of Uncle Lionel at the Candlelight Lounge (925 N. Robertson) with a tribute by The Treme Brass Band at 8:00 pm tonight. He'll be there in spirit!
Wednesday Evening Music
If you're all revved up from all your early evening fun...check this out...
Have fun in Mid-City when you head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for some happy hour drinks and stay on for Tom McDermott and Meschiya Lake at 8:00 pm! Come hungry - the kitchen is kickin' with pizza and all kinds of yummy food!
And there's more fun in Mid-City over at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)! Tonight it's music time with Major Bacon and as always they got some FREE BLTs - tonight at 10:00 pm...you can never get enough of the bacon and no cover!!
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 enjoy piano playin' man Joe Krown at 8:30 pm!!
Heading over to Frenchmen Street?
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 it's Walter "Wolfman" Washington at 10:00 pm - cover's only $5.00!
The Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has an afternoon and evening filled with music!! Ben Polcer at 4:00, The Orleans 6 at 6:00 pm and top off the night with St. Louis Slim and The Frenchmen St. Jug Band!
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!
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Tuesday, July 10, 2012
A Tuesday w/Veggies, Bellydancin' and Bingo!
Good morning and a happy wet Tuesday to ya!
Farmer's Market!
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. Canal Street Bistro is back for their second week at the GPS tent this month. Join the Market in this celebration of the freshest seafood you could desire, as they serve up curry chicken salad, chilled squash soup and chilled veggie pasta salad, plus horchata (a refreshing Latin American cinnamon rice drink) to wash it all down.....Yum!
And if you want more fresh veggies the Hollygrove Market has a new pick-up location and hours for Tuesdays 12 pm-6 pm - No need to pre-order when you visit the market! Pick-up at Rosa F. Keller Community Center (4300 Broad @ Napoleon Ave.):
In the Box today!
-Natural Carrots (Fresh Picked Farm- Opelousas)
-Apples (Cherry Creek Orchard-Mississippi)
-Radish or Eggplant (Fekete Farm-Hungarian Settlement)
-Cucumbers (Monica’s Okra World-Garyville/Covey Rise Farms-Husser)
-Natural Summer Squash (Fresh Picked Farm-Opolousas)
-Corn (Indian Springs Growers Co-op-MS)
-Sweet Peppers (Covey Rise Farms-Husser)
-Okra (Monica’s Okra World-Garyville)
-Peaches (Cherry Creek Orchard-MS)
-Organic Blueberries or Natural Limes (Blue Tara-MS/Isabelle’s Orange Orchard-Algiers)
-Fresh Pink Eyed Peas (Indian Springs Growers Co-op-MS)
-Grits (Pride)
Good Music Tonight!
And there's a great evening on the Avenue, because it's another lovely southern night for porch sitting and music over at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.) from 8:00 to 11:00 pm...Have a fancy cocktail and listen to the music of John Rankin and Todd Duke!
Head on over to Mid-City and to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) and get your belly dancin' groove on with Ishtar Vintage Bellydance at 8:00 pm - Fun!! And come hungry for delicious pizza, pasta, salads and more!!
There's some fun on Frenchmen tonight too over at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) with the The New Orleans Bingo Show! at 10:00 pm - there's a $10 cover, but you know this Show is worth the dinero!
Right down the street the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has a triple header with no cover - Cindy Chen at 4:00 pm, Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 6:00 pm, and top off the evening with Shotgun Jazz Band at 10:00 pm!
End your night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with the Grammy Award winning 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!
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Farmer's Market!
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. Canal Street Bistro is back for their second week at the GPS tent this month. Join the Market in this celebration of the freshest seafood you could desire, as they serve up curry chicken salad, chilled squash soup and chilled veggie pasta salad, plus horchata (a refreshing Latin American cinnamon rice drink) to wash it all down.....Yum!
And if you want more fresh veggies the Hollygrove Market has a new pick-up location and hours for Tuesdays 12 pm-6 pm - No need to pre-order when you visit the market! Pick-up at Rosa F. Keller Community Center (4300 Broad @ Napoleon Ave.):
In the Box today!
-Natural Carrots (Fresh Picked Farm- Opelousas)
-Apples (Cherry Creek Orchard-Mississippi)
-Radish or Eggplant (Fekete Farm-Hungarian Settlement)
-Cucumbers (Monica’s Okra World-Garyville/Covey Rise Farms-Husser)
-Natural Summer Squash (Fresh Picked Farm-Opolousas)
-Corn (Indian Springs Growers Co-op-MS)
-Sweet Peppers (Covey Rise Farms-Husser)
-Okra (Monica’s Okra World-Garyville)
-Peaches (Cherry Creek Orchard-MS)
-Organic Blueberries or Natural Limes (Blue Tara-MS/Isabelle’s Orange Orchard-Algiers)
-Fresh Pink Eyed Peas (Indian Springs Growers Co-op-MS)
-Grits (Pride)
Good Music Tonight!
And there's a great evening on the Avenue, because it's another lovely southern night for porch sitting and music over at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.) from 8:00 to 11:00 pm...Have a fancy cocktail and listen to the music of John Rankin and Todd Duke!
Head on over to Mid-City and to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) and get your belly dancin' groove on with Ishtar Vintage Bellydance at 8:00 pm - Fun!! And come hungry for delicious pizza, pasta, salads and more!!
There's some fun on Frenchmen tonight too over at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) with the The New Orleans Bingo Show! at 10:00 pm - there's a $10 cover, but you know this Show is worth the dinero!
Right down the street the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has a triple header with no cover - Cindy Chen at 4:00 pm, Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 6:00 pm, and top off the evening with Shotgun Jazz Band at 10:00 pm!
End your night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with the Grammy Award winning 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!
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Monday, July 9, 2012
Monday Fun Day w/All Kinds of Music 'Round Town!
Happy Monday!
Monday Night Music
Catch some Kermit Ruffins early in the evening at his new club "Kermit's Treme Speakeasy Restaurant" (1535 Basin St.) - Kermit and the BBQ Swingers will be performing at 6:00 pm - so come on by for some great music and of course some Monday night red beans!!
Head on over to The Irish House (1432 St. Charles) for a lovely pint of your favorite brew and a Traditional Irish Music Session at 7:00 pm!
And while your 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!
There's fun in Mid-City over at Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) with piano playin' man Bob Andrews at 8:00 pm...it's gonna be a good time, and come hungry for some delicious pizza and Italian favorites from the kitchen!
And there's more good times in the neighborhood at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks) come by for The N'awlins Johnnys at 10:00 pm and don't forget about the FREE red beans tonight!
Lots of fun around Frenchmen Street!
BMC (1331 Decatur) has a great early show at 6:00 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 at 7:00 pm they've go Iguana man Joe Cabral - don't miss the show!
Be sure to make a stop by the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) early for this great line-up of music...Sarah McCoy at 4:00 pm, Dominick 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!
And stop into Snug Harbor (626 Frenchmen) for one of the longest running performers in NOLA - It's Monday night with the Charmaine Neville Band at 8:00 pm - Yes, there's a cover, but Charmaine is worth every penny! While your there get a Monsoon (watch out their dangerous) and one of the best burgers in town!
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!
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Monday Night Music
Catch some Kermit Ruffins early in the evening at his new club "Kermit's Treme Speakeasy Restaurant" (1535 Basin St.) - Kermit and the BBQ Swingers will be performing at 6:00 pm - so come on by for some great music and of course some Monday night red beans!!
Head on over to The Irish House (1432 St. Charles) for a lovely pint of your favorite brew and a Traditional Irish Music Session at 7:00 pm!
And while your 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!
There's fun in Mid-City over at Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) with piano playin' man Bob Andrews at 8:00 pm...it's gonna be a good time, and come hungry for some delicious pizza and Italian favorites from the kitchen!
And there's more good times in the neighborhood at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks) come by for The N'awlins Johnnys at 10:00 pm and don't forget about the FREE red beans tonight!
Lots of fun around Frenchmen Street!
BMC (1331 Decatur) has a great early show at 6:00 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 at 7:00 pm they've go Iguana man Joe Cabral - don't miss the show!
Be sure to make a stop by the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) early for this great line-up of music...Sarah McCoy at 4:00 pm, Dominick 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!
And stop into Snug Harbor (626 Frenchmen) for one of the longest running performers in NOLA - It's Monday night with the Charmaine Neville Band at 8:00 pm - Yes, there's a cover, but Charmaine is worth every penny! While your there get a Monsoon (watch out their dangerous) and one of the best burgers in town!
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!
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Saturday, July 7, 2012
Weekend Fun with Art, Music and Brunch!
Hooray for the weekend!
Start off your Saturday evening with some culture! Take a stroll on Julia Street in the Warehouse District, and stop in on Magazine for the first Saturday of gallery openings. There aren't too many cause it's July, but here are a few for your viewing pleasure!
Architecture of the Spirit at the Jean Bragg Gallery (600 Julia St.)
Group Exhibit at Ariodante Gallery (535 Julia St.)
Ready/Set at the Salon Gallery (4432 Magazine St.)
Saturday Night Music!
Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) Casual Baby at 3:00 pm, Panorama Jazz Band at 6:00 PM
Jimbo Walsh Quartet at 10:00 PM
d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) The New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings at 7:00 pm and Little Freddie King at 11:00 pm
There's some Irish fun in the Quarters over at Kerry Irish Pub (331 Decatur) with Beth Patterson at 5:00 pm, and Crescent Celtic Band at 9:00 pm
Go rockin' and bowlin' over on Carrollton Avenue at Mid City Rock N' Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) with some Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers at 9:30 pm.
Brunch Fun over at the Backroom at Buffa's (1001 Esplanade) with Some Like it Hot! at 11:00 am. And there's some brunch on the porch over at the Column's Hotel on St. Charles Ave. listen to Chip Wilson while you down some yummy Mimosas!
Sunday evening head on over to d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) for a double header of music with The Palmetto Bug Stompers at 6:00 pm, and the fantastic Jazzy sounds of Aaron Fletcher at 10:00 pm!
And right across the street - Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has Rights of Swing at 3:00 PM, Ben Polcer & The Grinders at 6:00 PM and Pat Casey at 10:00 PM.
There's lots of good music and food at Three Muses (536 Frenchmen) with Raphael Bas & Norbert Slama at 5:30 PM, and Barry Stephensons Pocket at 8:00 PM.
And of course there's afternoon fun over at Tipitina's (501 Napoleon) with the Cajun Fais Do Do featuring Bruce Daigrepont at 5:30 PM
Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this weekend...If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!!
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Start off your Saturday evening with some culture! Take a stroll on Julia Street in the Warehouse District, and stop in on Magazine for the first Saturday of gallery openings. There aren't too many cause it's July, but here are a few for your viewing pleasure!
Architecture of the Spirit at the Jean Bragg Gallery (600 Julia St.)
Group Exhibit at Ariodante Gallery (535 Julia St.)
Ready/Set at the Salon Gallery (4432 Magazine St.)
Saturday Night Music!
Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) Casual Baby at 3:00 pm, Panorama Jazz Band at 6:00 PM
Jimbo Walsh Quartet at 10:00 PM
d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) The New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings at 7:00 pm and Little Freddie King at 11:00 pm
There's some Irish fun in the Quarters over at Kerry Irish Pub (331 Decatur) with Beth Patterson at 5:00 pm, and Crescent Celtic Band at 9:00 pm
Go rockin' and bowlin' over on Carrollton Avenue at Mid City Rock N' Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) with some Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers at 9:30 pm.
Sunday Fun!
Brunch Fun over at the Backroom at Buffa's (1001 Esplanade) with Some Like it Hot! at 11:00 am. And there's some brunch on the porch over at the Column's Hotel on St. Charles Ave. listen to Chip Wilson while you down some yummy Mimosas!
Sunday evening head on over to d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) for a double header of music with The Palmetto Bug Stompers at 6:00 pm, and the fantastic Jazzy sounds of Aaron Fletcher at 10:00 pm!
And right across the street - Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has Rights of Swing at 3:00 PM, Ben Polcer & The Grinders at 6:00 PM and Pat Casey at 10:00 PM.
There's lots of good music and food at Three Muses (536 Frenchmen) with Raphael Bas & Norbert Slama at 5:30 PM, and Barry Stephensons Pocket at 8:00 PM.
And of course there's afternoon fun over at Tipitina's (501 Napoleon) with the Cajun Fais Do Do featuring Bruce Daigrepont at 5:30 PM
Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this weekend...If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!!
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Friday, July 6, 2012
TGIF w/A Book, Beer, Vino, Art and Music!!
Happy Friday!
A Book and Beer!
Come out to NOLA Brewery (3001 Tchoupitoulas) from 2:00 to 3:30 pm for a tour and free beer tasting. While you're enjoying a lovely brew - Author, Jay Mazza will be signing copies of his newest book, "Up Front and Center: New Orleans Music at the End of the 20th Century." Books and beer - what could be better!
Wine Tastings!
Hooray for wine! It's the weekly wine tasting over at Cork & Bottle (Orleans at Moss St.) - from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Come out and sample some fantastic wines and the tasting wines are always 10% off!
And you can double your wine tasting fun in Mid-City! Check out Swirl located on Ponce de Leon right off Esplanade and enjoy a FREE wine tasting at 6:00 pm. Join Beth Kehn from Republic, for the free tasting of 4 wines. Beth and her husband just bought a house around the corner, so come celebrate with some bubbly tonight! Plus, those delicious tapas plates by Chef Papier are on the menu each tonight - yummy!
Night at the Museum!
Check out The Where Y'Art? party this evening over at the New Orleans Museum of Art starting at 5:00 pm with swingin' music, cooking demos, an artist lecture and movie screenings! The event is FREE with museum admissions. $10 Adults, $8 seniors, students, active military, $6 children ages 17 to 7, children 6 and under are free.
*5pm to 8pm: Art Making Activity with NOMA
*5:30pm to 8:30pm: Music by the Pfister Sisters
*6pm to 8pm: Visiting Pottery Artist in the Museum Shop: Rachael DePauw
*7pm: Screening: Academy Award Winner: The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore (a short documentary on the making of Morris Lessmore will precede the screening.)
*7pm: Art You Can Eat: Summer Grilling & Chilling: Gourmet Rubs, Sauces, and Accompaniment for the ultimate July BBQ: Chip Flanagan, Executive Chef, Ralph’s On The Park (Reservations requested)
*7:45pm: Screening: My Louisiana Love, directed, co-written and co-produced by Sharon Linezo Hong; co-produced and co-written by Monique Michelle Verdin.
More Music!
Get on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for happy hour with Monty Russel from 5:30 to 7:30! The grandson of another legendary songwriter - Leon Russell! Then stay on for Butch and Rory Hancock - Butch is a legendary songwriter from Texas and Rory is the next generation - Show starts at 8! Be sure to come hungry for delicious pizza and more!
And there's more good music in Mid-City (almost Uptown) over at Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) with Amanda Shaw 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'!
There's an all-star show over at Carrollton Station (8140 Willow) at 10:00 pm - Come on out for Jimmy Robinson's CD Release Party featuring Tommy Malone (Radiator), Mark Mullins (Bonerama), Spencer Bohren, Beth Patterson and more surprise guests - Don't miss this one!
Need more music??
Let the Carousel Lounge in the Monteleone Bar (214 Royal) spin you around with the swinging sounds of Lena Prima at 9:00 pm. It's a cool place for some fun and fancy cocktails!
You can get started early at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with Ben Polcer at 4:00 pm, Washboard Chaz Jazz Trio at 6:00 pm, and the New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings at 10:00 pm.
d.b.a.'s (618 Frenchmen) got a double header with The Hot Club of New Orleans at 6:00 pm, and stay on for Walter "Wolfman" Washington at 10:00 pm...there's only a $5 cover!
Top off the evening with a FREE show at 10:00 pm over at Tipitina's it's Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes plus Gravy!
Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this evening...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 be sure to listen to my hubby Bill deTurk from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm with the Louisiana Music Party - You can listen online at www.wwoz.org!
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A Book and Beer!
Come out to NOLA Brewery (3001 Tchoupitoulas) from 2:00 to 3:30 pm for a tour and free beer tasting. While you're enjoying a lovely brew - Author, Jay Mazza will be signing copies of his newest book, "Up Front and Center: New Orleans Music at the End of the 20th Century." Books and beer - what could be better!
Wine Tastings!
Hooray for wine! It's the weekly wine tasting over at Cork & Bottle (Orleans at Moss St.) - from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Come out and sample some fantastic wines and the tasting wines are always 10% off!
And you can double your wine tasting fun in Mid-City! Check out Swirl located on Ponce de Leon right off Esplanade and enjoy a FREE wine tasting at 6:00 pm. Join Beth Kehn from Republic, for the free tasting of 4 wines. Beth and her husband just bought a house around the corner, so come celebrate with some bubbly tonight! Plus, those delicious tapas plates by Chef Papier are on the menu each tonight - yummy!
Night at the Museum!
Check out The Where Y'Art? party this evening over at the New Orleans Museum of Art starting at 5:00 pm with swingin' music, cooking demos, an artist lecture and movie screenings! The event is FREE with museum admissions. $10 Adults, $8 seniors, students, active military, $6 children ages 17 to 7, children 6 and under are free.
*5pm to 8pm: Art Making Activity with NOMA
*5:30pm to 8:30pm: Music by the Pfister Sisters
*6pm to 8pm: Visiting Pottery Artist in the Museum Shop: Rachael DePauw
*7pm: Screening: Academy Award Winner: The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore (a short documentary on the making of Morris Lessmore will precede the screening.)
*7pm: Art You Can Eat: Summer Grilling & Chilling: Gourmet Rubs, Sauces, and Accompaniment for the ultimate July BBQ: Chip Flanagan, Executive Chef, Ralph’s On The Park (Reservations requested)
*7:45pm: Screening: My Louisiana Love, directed, co-written and co-produced by Sharon Linezo Hong; co-produced and co-written by Monique Michelle Verdin.
More Music!
Get on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for happy hour with Monty Russel from 5:30 to 7:30! The grandson of another legendary songwriter - Leon Russell! Then stay on for Butch and Rory Hancock - Butch is a legendary songwriter from Texas and Rory is the next generation - Show starts at 8! Be sure to come hungry for delicious pizza and more!
And there's more good music in Mid-City (almost Uptown) over at Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) with Amanda Shaw 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'!
There's an all-star show over at Carrollton Station (8140 Willow) at 10:00 pm - Come on out for Jimmy Robinson's CD Release Party featuring Tommy Malone (Radiator), Mark Mullins (Bonerama), Spencer Bohren, Beth Patterson and more surprise guests - Don't miss this one!
Need more music??
Let the Carousel Lounge in the Monteleone Bar (214 Royal) spin you around with the swinging sounds of Lena Prima at 9:00 pm. It's a cool place for some fun and fancy cocktails!
You can get started early at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with Ben Polcer at 4:00 pm, Washboard Chaz Jazz Trio at 6:00 pm, and the New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings at 10:00 pm.
d.b.a.'s (618 Frenchmen) got a double header with The Hot Club of New Orleans at 6:00 pm, and stay on for Walter "Wolfman" Washington at 10:00 pm...there's only a $5 cover!
Top off the evening with a FREE show at 10:00 pm over at Tipitina's it's Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes plus Gravy!
Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this evening...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 be sure to listen to my hubby Bill deTurk from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm with the Louisiana Music Party - You can listen online at www.wwoz.org!
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Thursday, July 5, 2012
Happy Thursday with 2x the Bohren!
Good Morning Everybody - and Happy Thursday!
Thursday Events
Don't miss out on the weekly wine tasting at Cork and Bottle (3700 Orleans) about 5:00 pm in Mid-City. Come sample some delicious vinos and kick off your early weekend right! You can also stop at Clever (right next door - don't even have to walk outside) for their happy hour specials 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!!
Go hang out at City Park this evening and enjoy music from Swingaroux for the Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series! Come celebrate the Fourth of July with the sounds of Swingaroux as they perform the Big Band sound that was so popular in America during and after World War 2. Come get "In The Mood" with the music of Swingaroux! Gates open up at 5:00 pm and the performance starts at 6:00 pm in the City Park Botanical Garden Pavilion of the Two Sisters...There is an admission charge, but hey, it's helping the Park out...$10 for adults and $3 for children (it was $3 last year :)
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. Tonight the Ogden presents Andre Bohren - A Classical Night - A change of pace for the drummer of rock band Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes, Andre Bohren will share his talent on the piano with a number of classical pieces, accompanied by fellow Dirty Note Harry Hardin on violin! Tonight the O BAR's specialty drink is O Sangria: Say O-lé to this refreshing sangria consisting of white wines, fresh fruit juices and fresh fruit.
After the "O" show - come on down to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) and check out Andre's dad - Spencer Bohren and the Whippersnappers at 8:00 pm. It's a double dose of the Bohren family! And be sure to come hungry for some yummy pizza and Italiano favorites!
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. Come sample some delicious vinos and kick off your early weekend right! You can also stop at Clever (right next door - don't even have to walk outside) for their happy hour specials 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!!
Go hang out at City Park this evening and enjoy music from Swingaroux for the Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series! Come celebrate the Fourth of July with the sounds of Swingaroux as they perform the Big Band sound that was so popular in America during and after World War 2. Come get "In The Mood" with the music of Swingaroux! Gates open up at 5:00 pm and the performance starts at 6:00 pm in the City Park Botanical Garden Pavilion of the Two Sisters...There is an admission charge, but hey, it's helping the Park out...$10 for adults and $3 for children (it was $3 last year :)
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. Tonight the Ogden presents Andre Bohren - A Classical Night - A change of pace for the drummer of rock band Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes, Andre Bohren will share his talent on the piano with a number of classical pieces, accompanied by fellow Dirty Note Harry Hardin on violin! Tonight the O BAR's specialty drink is O Sangria: Say O-lé to this refreshing sangria consisting of white wines, fresh fruit juices and fresh fruit.
After the "O" show - come on down to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) and check out Andre's dad - Spencer Bohren and the Whippersnappers at 8:00 pm. It's a double dose of the Bohren family! And be sure to come hungry for some yummy pizza and Italiano favorites!
For more fun stuff to do and more music...check out the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!
www.gratisnola.com
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Fireworks and Fun on 4th of July Eve!!
Good morning and happy July 4th Eve!
Farmer's Market!
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. Chef Guillermo Peters of Canal Street Bistro makes his debut under the Green Plate Special tent. Can’t wait to try his Cuban and Caprese sandwiches with sides of German potato salad, quinoa salad and horchata to wash it down. Stop by the Tuesday market and help welcome Chef Guillermo to the market, and pick up lunch while you’re there.....Yum!
And if you want more fresh veggies the Hollygrove Market has a new pick-up location and hours for Tuesdays 12 pm-6 pm - No need to pre-order when you visit the market! Pick-up at Rosa F. Keller Community Center (4300 Broad @ Napoleon Ave.):
In the Box today!
-Watermelon (Monica's Okra World, Garyville, LA)
-Cucumbers (Monica's Okra World, Garyville, LA)
-Natural New Potatoes (Harmony Farms, Holden, LA)
-Natural Squash (Fresh Picked Farms, Gray, LA)
-Natural Carrots (Fresh Picked Farms, Gray, LA)
-Eggplant (Covey Rise Farms/Jefferson Johnson)
-Onions (Covey Rise Farms, Husser, LA)
-Bell Peppers (Covey Rise Farms, Husser, LA)
-Peaches (Cherry Creek Orchard, MS)
-Organic Blueberries (Blue Tara Farms, MS)
-Mushrooms (White Button or Shiitake) (MS)
3rd of July Fun!
And if you missed this one yesterday - no worries!! Start celebrating the 4th a little early with some patriotic music in a most beautiful setting. The Marine and Navy Band’s from New Orleans will be performing two joint FREE concerts to celebrate Independence Day. The concerts will be today and tomorrow at 7:00 pm at the St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square. What a great way to start off your holiday!
Tonight head on down to Lafreniere Park (3000 Downs Blvd.) for Uncle Sam Jam 2012 at 5:00 pm. The Annual Family Day with Music & Fireworks Display. The Jam features food & beverage concessions, music, and fireworks display. Performance by Ghost Town (5-7pm); the New Orleans Concert Band (7-9pm); FIREWORKS AT 9 PM; and The Yat Pack (9:15-11:00 pm). FREE ADMISSION! Don't forget your blanket or lawn chairs AND enjoy the evening under the stars!
Good Music Tonight!
And there's a great evening on the Avenue, because it's another lovely southern night for porch sitting and music over at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.) from 8:00 to 11:00 pm...Have a fancy cocktail and listen to the music of John Rankin!
Head on over to Mid-City and to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal)! Get the holiday and America's birthday started up with a big band tonight with a performance by Greezy Joe, up and coming Country Super Star - See ya'll out there on the dance floor!!
There's some fun on Frenchmen tonight too 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 - Cindy Chen 4:00 pm, Jayna Morgan's Band at 6:00 pm, and top off the evening with Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 10:00 pm!
End your night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with the Grammy Award winning 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
Farmer's Market!
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. Chef Guillermo Peters of Canal Street Bistro makes his debut under the Green Plate Special tent. Can’t wait to try his Cuban and Caprese sandwiches with sides of German potato salad, quinoa salad and horchata to wash it down. Stop by the Tuesday market and help welcome Chef Guillermo to the market, and pick up lunch while you’re there.....Yum!
And if you want more fresh veggies the Hollygrove Market has a new pick-up location and hours for Tuesdays 12 pm-6 pm - No need to pre-order when you visit the market! Pick-up at Rosa F. Keller Community Center (4300 Broad @ Napoleon Ave.):
In the Box today!
-Watermelon (Monica's Okra World, Garyville, LA)
-Cucumbers (Monica's Okra World, Garyville, LA)
-Natural New Potatoes (Harmony Farms, Holden, LA)
-Natural Squash (Fresh Picked Farms, Gray, LA)
-Natural Carrots (Fresh Picked Farms, Gray, LA)
-Eggplant (Covey Rise Farms/Jefferson Johnson)
-Onions (Covey Rise Farms, Husser, LA)
-Bell Peppers (Covey Rise Farms, Husser, LA)
-Peaches (Cherry Creek Orchard, MS)
-Organic Blueberries (Blue Tara Farms, MS)
-Mushrooms (White Button or Shiitake) (MS)
3rd of July Fun!
And if you missed this one yesterday - no worries!! Start celebrating the 4th a little early with some patriotic music in a most beautiful setting. The Marine and Navy Band’s from New Orleans will be performing two joint FREE concerts to celebrate Independence Day. The concerts will be today and tomorrow at 7:00 pm at the St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square. What a great way to start off your holiday!
Tonight head on down to Lafreniere Park (3000 Downs Blvd.) for Uncle Sam Jam 2012 at 5:00 pm. The Annual Family Day with Music & Fireworks Display. The Jam features food & beverage concessions, music, and fireworks display. Performance by Ghost Town (5-7pm); the New Orleans Concert Band (7-9pm); FIREWORKS AT 9 PM; and The Yat Pack (9:15-11:00 pm). FREE ADMISSION! Don't forget your blanket or lawn chairs AND enjoy the evening under the stars!
Good Music Tonight!
And there's a great evening on the Avenue, because it's another lovely southern night for porch sitting and music over at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.) from 8:00 to 11:00 pm...Have a fancy cocktail and listen to the music of John Rankin!
Head on over to Mid-City and to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal)! Get the holiday and America's birthday started up with a big band tonight with a performance by Greezy Joe, up and coming Country Super Star - See ya'll out there on the dance floor!!
There's some fun on Frenchmen tonight too 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 - Cindy Chen 4:00 pm, Jayna Morgan's Band at 6:00 pm, and top off the evening with Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 10:00 pm!
End your night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with the Grammy Award winning 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, July 2, 2012
Patriotic Monday Music and Lots of Fun 'Round Town!
Happy Monday!
Monday Night Music
Start celebarting the 4th a little early with some patriotic music in a most beautiful setting. The Marine and Navy Band’s from New Orleans will be performing two joint FREE concerts to celebrate Independence Day. The concerts will be today and tomorrow at 7:00 pm at the St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square. What a great way to start off your holiday!
Catch some Kermit Ruffins early in the evening at his new club "Kermit's Treme Speakeasy Restaurant" (1535 Basin St.) - Kermit and the BBQ Swingers will be performing at 6:00 pm - so come on by for some great music and of course some Monday night red beans!!
Head on over to The Irish House (1432 St. Charles) for a lovely pint of your favorite brew and a Traditional Irish Music Session at 7:00 pm!
And while your 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!
There's fun in Mid-City over at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks) come by for The N'awlins Johnnys at 10:00 pm and don't forget about the FREE red beans tonight!
Lots of fun around Frenchmen Street!
BMC (1331 Decatur) has a great early show at 6:00 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 at 7:00 pm enjoy the sultry sounds of Kristin Diable - don't miss the show!
Be sure to make a stop by the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) early for this great line-up of music...Sarah McCoy at 4:00 pm, Dominick 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!
And stop into Snug Harbor (626 Frenchmen) for one of the longest running performers in NOLA - It's Monday night with the Charmaine Neville Band at 8:00 pm - Yes, there's a cover, but Charmaine is worth every penny! While your there get a Monsoon (watch out their dangerous) and one of the best burgers in town!
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
Start celebarting the 4th a little early with some patriotic music in a most beautiful setting. The Marine and Navy Band’s from New Orleans will be performing two joint FREE concerts to celebrate Independence Day. The concerts will be today and tomorrow at 7:00 pm at the St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square. What a great way to start off your holiday!
Catch some Kermit Ruffins early in the evening at his new club "Kermit's Treme Speakeasy Restaurant" (1535 Basin St.) - Kermit and the BBQ Swingers will be performing at 6:00 pm - so come on by for some great music and of course some Monday night red beans!!
Head on over to The Irish House (1432 St. Charles) for a lovely pint of your favorite brew and a Traditional Irish Music Session at 7:00 pm!
And while your 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!
There's fun in Mid-City over at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks) come by for The N'awlins Johnnys at 10:00 pm and don't forget about the FREE red beans tonight!
Lots of fun around Frenchmen Street!
BMC (1331 Decatur) has a great early show at 6:00 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 at 7:00 pm enjoy the sultry sounds of Kristin Diable - don't miss the show!
Be sure to make a stop by the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) early for this great line-up of music...Sarah McCoy at 4:00 pm, Dominick 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!
And stop into Snug Harbor (626 Frenchmen) for one of the longest running performers in NOLA - It's Monday night with the Charmaine Neville Band at 8:00 pm - Yes, there's a cover, but Charmaine is worth every penny! While your there get a Monsoon (watch out their dangerous) and one of the best burgers in town!
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
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