FRIDAY!!!!
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 these fantastic wines: Val D'Oca Extra Dry Prosecco NV, Villa San Zeno '11 Pinot Grigio, Natura '11 Chardonnay (Un-oaked and from an organic vineyard), Gassier Sables d'Azur '11 Cotes De Provence Rose, and Hanna Alexander Valley '08 Cabernet Sauvignon. And the tasting wines are always 10% off!
And you can double your wine tasting pleasure in Mid-City! Check out Swirl located on Ponce de Leon right off Esplanade and enjoy a FREE wine tasting at 6:00 pm. James Moises pouring a Free Friday? Yep, and he'll be presenting four great wines from small Pacific Northwest producers, and maybe a little Moises Pinot on the side... Plus Chef Richard Papier will be dishing out his fabulous small plates ranging from $5-$7.
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 weekend! 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 YA/YA
•5:30pm to 8:30pm: Music by Phil deGruy
•6pm: Gallery Talk (Leah Chase: Paintings by Gustave Blache III) and Leah Chase: Listen, I Say Like This (Chef Leah Chase’s biography) Book Signing with author, Carol Allen
•7pm: Art You Can Eat: Steven Marsella, Executive Chef: Heritage Grill, with guest, Chef Leah Chase: Take a Walk on the Lite Side: Creole Classics undergo an extreme makeover…Will you miss the butter? (Reservations Requested)
More Music!
Get on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) Stop by after work for happy hour with The Pfister Sisters at 5:30....and keep the party going with Jericho Road Show with Alvin Youngblood Hart 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 the Sunpie and the Louisiana Sunspots 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 some happy hour music with the George French Trio at 5:00 then 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 Shotgun Jazz Band at 6:00 pm, and stay on for the Good Enough for Good Times 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 a big show withKirk Joseph's Backyard Groove + Naughty Professor!
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
Friday, August 24, 2012
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Happy Thursday with Wine, Concerts and an Ogden Birthday!
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 the patriotic theme "All American Wine Tasting". The reception-style tasting will feature more than 35 fine red, white, rosé and sparkling wines made in the USA. 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 Paul Soniat for the Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series! Singer/Songwriter Paul Soniat will perform his original songs, which always entertain and engage the audience. He is sure to have some new songs, and possibly a new CD for this concert, so grab your mint julep and get ready for an enjoyable evening! 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 Matt Lemmler's New Orleans Jazz Revival Band. It's a very special Ogden After Hours to commemorate their ninth anniversary! "A Celebration of Southern Music: The 15 Southern States in Song" with Matt Lemmler's New Orleans Jazz Revival Band will feature in addition to Lemmler, musicians Kim Prevost, Brian Blade, Jason Marsalis, Bill Summers, John Ellis, Steve Masakowski, David Pulphus and special guests. An array of genres from ragtime, jazz, gospel, spirituals, country, rhythm and blues will be performed -- with each Southern state represented! Tonight the O BAR's specialty drink is Tequila Sunset: Greet your evening with this blend of tequila, Cointreau, Licor 43, lime juice, simple syrup and lemon-ginger echinacea.
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!!
And there's more wine!! Come to Tastings at the Track and and celebrate the patriotic theme "All American Wine Tasting". The reception-style tasting will feature more than 35 fine red, white, rosé and sparkling wines made in the USA. 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 Paul Soniat for the Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series! Singer/Songwriter Paul Soniat will perform his original songs, which always entertain and engage the audience. He is sure to have some new songs, and possibly a new CD for this concert, so grab your mint julep and get ready for an enjoyable evening! 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 Matt Lemmler's New Orleans Jazz Revival Band. It's a very special Ogden After Hours to commemorate their ninth anniversary! "A Celebration of Southern Music: The 15 Southern States in Song" with Matt Lemmler's New Orleans Jazz Revival Band will feature in addition to Lemmler, musicians Kim Prevost, Brian Blade, Jason Marsalis, Bill Summers, John Ellis, Steve Masakowski, David Pulphus and special guests. An array of genres from ragtime, jazz, gospel, spirituals, country, rhythm and blues will be performed -- with each Southern state represented! Tonight the O BAR's specialty drink is Tequila Sunset: Greet your evening with this blend of tequila, Cointreau, Licor 43, lime juice, simple syrup and lemon-ginger echinacea.
For more fun stuff to do and more music...check out the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!
www.gratisnola.com
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Wednesday Fun w/Art, Opera and Mid-City Music!
Happy half-way to Friday!
COOLinary New Orleans is still going strong (but you better hurry August is almost over!!) - and it's all about celebrating dining in America's most delicious City!! The celebration features special menus and pricing at restaurants throughout the City. Restaurants are offering specially priced COOLinary pre-fix menus - Enjoy a 2-or-3 course lunch for $20 or LESS and a 3-course dinner for $35 or LESS!! Visit www.coolinaryneworleans.com to see the growing list of restaurants and to learn more about this delcious event!!
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 Randy Carmichael exhibiting his new series "Hinged/Unhinged" - plus 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)
Opera returns to Bourbon Street with Opera on Tap - It's New Orleans Summer in the city! Song, wine, and air condition are the perfect combination for summer fun! Join in tonight at 7:00 pm at the Puccini Bar located at the Four Points Sheraton on Bourbon (formerly the Inn on Bourbon) (541 Bourbon)! The hotel is located at the site of the French Opera House (1859-1919) and continues to celebrate its history with a live performance series. Special $5 parking is extended to all guests attending the performances.
Wednesday Evening Music
Have fun in Mid-City when you head on over to Banks Street Bar and Grill (4401 Banks) - it's time to celebrate the bacon with Major Bacon at 10:00 pm with free BLT's of course!
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 the swingin' sounds of Jerry Embree and his band at 8:30 pm!!
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
COOLinary New Orleans is still going strong (but you better hurry August is almost over!!) - and it's all about celebrating dining in America's most delicious City!! The celebration features special menus and pricing at restaurants throughout the City. Restaurants are offering specially priced COOLinary pre-fix menus - Enjoy a 2-or-3 course lunch for $20 or LESS and a 3-course dinner for $35 or LESS!! Visit www.coolinaryneworleans.com to see the growing list of restaurants and to learn more about this delcious event!!
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 Randy Carmichael exhibiting his new series "Hinged/Unhinged" - plus 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)
Opera returns to Bourbon Street with Opera on Tap - It's New Orleans Summer in the city! Song, wine, and air condition are the perfect combination for summer fun! Join in tonight at 7:00 pm at the Puccini Bar located at the Four Points Sheraton on Bourbon (formerly the Inn on Bourbon) (541 Bourbon)! The hotel is located at the site of the French Opera House (1859-1919) and continues to celebrate its history with a live performance series. Special $5 parking is extended to all guests attending the performances.
Wednesday Evening Music
Have fun in Mid-City when you head on over to Banks Street Bar and Grill (4401 Banks) - it's time to celebrate the bacon with Major Bacon at 10:00 pm with free BLT's of course!
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 the swingin' sounds of Jerry Embree and his band at 8:30 pm!!
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, August 21, 2012
A Very Veggie Tuesday with Great Music!
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 am to 1:00 pm for the freshest veggies, fruits and seafood. Today for the Green Plate Special they welcome New Orleans' first and only solar-electric food truck, Empanada Intifada. Look forward to empanadas including the Sasquash (squash and cheese), Bean-a Vista Social Club (Cuban black bean), Mestizo (kind of like a meat pie), and their fantastic Thai peach pie for dessert......Yum!
And if you want more fresh veggies the Hollygrove Market has a new pick-up location and hours for today from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Pick-up at Rosa F. Keller Community Center (4300 Broad @ Napoleon Ave.) and on most Tuesdays they're cookin' up all these delicious fruits and veggies in the Community Center Kitchen. So come in for a taste, and great recipe ideas for all this delicious fresh food. In order to pick up from this location you need to pre-order. So click here to find out how - http://www.hollygrovemarket.com/content/5669
In the "Box" today!
Okra (Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
Bell Peppers (Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
Eggplant (Covey Rise Farms, Husser, LA)
Apples (Cherry Creek Orchards, Pontotoc, MS)
Pink Eyed Peas (Indian Springs, Petal, MS)
Limes (A&K Citrus, Braithwaite, LA)
Juliet Tomatoes (Covey Rise Farms, Husser, LA)
Cajun Grain Rice (Cajun Grain, Kinder, LA)
Mixed Mushrooms (Shiitakes/Cremini/White Button) (MSNP/Red Hill Mushroom, Independence, LA)
Mixed Herbs (Covey Rise Farms, Husser, LA)
Microgreens (Good Food, NOLA)
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 guitar sounds of John Rankin and the accordian of Norbert Slama!
Head on over to Mid-City and to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) and check out the bluesy rock sounds of guitar player Chris Mule from the Honey Island Swamp Band with some special guests at 8:00 pm. 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 - Andy Forest at 4:00 pm, Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 6:00 pm, and top off the evening with the Aurora Nealand 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 am to 1:00 pm for the freshest veggies, fruits and seafood. Today for the Green Plate Special they welcome New Orleans' first and only solar-electric food truck, Empanada Intifada. Look forward to empanadas including the Sasquash (squash and cheese), Bean-a Vista Social Club (Cuban black bean), Mestizo (kind of like a meat pie), and their fantastic Thai peach pie for dessert......Yum!
And if you want more fresh veggies the Hollygrove Market has a new pick-up location and hours for today from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Pick-up at Rosa F. Keller Community Center (4300 Broad @ Napoleon Ave.) and on most Tuesdays they're cookin' up all these delicious fruits and veggies in the Community Center Kitchen. So come in for a taste, and great recipe ideas for all this delicious fresh food. In order to pick up from this location you need to pre-order. So click here to find out how - http://www.hollygrovemarket.com/content/5669
In the "Box" today!
Okra (Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
Bell Peppers (Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
Eggplant (Covey Rise Farms, Husser, LA)
Apples (Cherry Creek Orchards, Pontotoc, MS)
Pink Eyed Peas (Indian Springs, Petal, MS)
Limes (A&K Citrus, Braithwaite, LA)
Juliet Tomatoes (Covey Rise Farms, Husser, LA)
Cajun Grain Rice (Cajun Grain, Kinder, LA)
Mixed Mushrooms (Shiitakes/Cremini/White Button) (MSNP/Red Hill Mushroom, Independence, LA)
Mixed Herbs (Covey Rise Farms, Husser, LA)
Microgreens (Good Food, NOLA)
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 guitar sounds of John Rankin and the accordian of Norbert Slama!
Head on over to Mid-City and to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) and check out the bluesy rock sounds of guitar player Chris Mule from the Honey Island Swamp Band with some special guests at 8:00 pm. 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 - Andy Forest at 4:00 pm, Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 6:00 pm, and top off the evening with the Aurora Nealand 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, August 20, 2012
Monday Night Movie and Music!
Happy Monday!
Monday Special Feature
It's gonna be a great night for a movie. Check out the Musically Speaking Movie Series - "Musically Speaking" is a series of music-themed movies and documentaries, curated and hosted by DJ Soul Sister taking place in every Monday in August at Cafe Istanbul (New Orleans Healing Center - 2372 St. Claude). WWOZ is proud to co-sponsor Musically Speaking on Mondays, curated and co-hosted by Soul Sister, and co-presented by Press Street and the Charitable Film Network. Admission to all films are FREE and refreshments will be served, along with a cash bar.
*Tonight's feature is Wild Style (1983) - Regarded as the first hip hop motion picture, this definitive movie features seminal MCs, DJs, grafitti artists, and b-boys such as Fab Five Freddy, Lee Quinones, Lady Pink, the Rock Steady Crew, The Cold Crush Brothers, Grandmaster Flash, and many more. Voted as one of the top ten rock and roll films of all time by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
*For more information or to rsvp, contact info@press-street.com or visit www.press-street.com/film
Monday Night Music
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!
Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) has a great Monday night show with Phil DeGruy at 8:00 pm....and be sure to come hungry for some delicious pizza and other Italian goodness from Garage Pizza!
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 Kristina Morales and The Bayou Shufflers 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 Special Feature
It's gonna be a great night for a movie. Check out the Musically Speaking Movie Series - "Musically Speaking" is a series of music-themed movies and documentaries, curated and hosted by DJ Soul Sister taking place in every Monday in August at Cafe Istanbul (New Orleans Healing Center - 2372 St. Claude). WWOZ is proud to co-sponsor Musically Speaking on Mondays, curated and co-hosted by Soul Sister, and co-presented by Press Street and the Charitable Film Network. Admission to all films are FREE and refreshments will be served, along with a cash bar.
*Tonight's feature is Wild Style (1983) - Regarded as the first hip hop motion picture, this definitive movie features seminal MCs, DJs, grafitti artists, and b-boys such as Fab Five Freddy, Lee Quinones, Lady Pink, the Rock Steady Crew, The Cold Crush Brothers, Grandmaster Flash, and many more. Voted as one of the top ten rock and roll films of all time by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
*For more information or to rsvp, contact info@press-street.com or visit www.press-street.com/film
Monday Night Music
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!
Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) has a great Monday night show with Phil DeGruy at 8:00 pm....and be sure to come hungry for some delicious pizza and other Italian goodness from Garage Pizza!
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 Kristina Morales and The Bayou Shufflers 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
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Wacky Weekend Fun w/ Stompers, Bar Golf, Dog Biscuits, Daiquiris, Camels & Ostriches - Oh My!
It's a wacky weekend in the Big Easy!
You want to be a 610 Stomper? Then come on down for 610 Stomper Auditions! This weekend is ROUND 1 Tryouts: Saturday and Sunday at The Maison (508 Frenchmen Street). Registration: 11A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Auditions: 1:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M. You will be taught a dance that you will have to perform in front of a panel of judges...and a raucous crowd. If you pass the challenge then it's on to Round 2 next weekend! So head on down for some sexy man dancing all weekend long!
It's a Bar Golf Challenge at Pat O'Brien's in the Quarter starting up at 1:00 pm!! Bar Golf is a golf-themed bar crawl. We are not really going to go play golf. It is a drinking game where different bars represent the "holes" of the course. To play our bar golf course go to the bars or “holes” marked on the scorecard and order a drink that matches up with that bar. You will receive a score that coordinates with that drink. Your bartender will mark the scorecard for you accordingly depending on what you order. When finished with all holes, turn it in at the scoring table on the Patio at Pat O’Brien’s to be entered into a drawing for prizes. Scorecards must be turned in by 3:30pm to be counted. HAVE FUN! Prizes will be awarded based on time to complete course, best dressed and random drawings. Drawings will be at 4pm on the Patio. Fun!!!
Start off your afternoon at The Burning Love Biscuit Eating Contest at the Liberty Parking Lot (3205 Magazine) from 2:00 to 4:30 pm. The Orleans and Jefferson Parish firefighters are challenging each other in a dog biscuit eating contest (yes, that's right dog biscuits!), but it's for a great cause - The Jefferson Parish SPCA and Animal Rescue New Orleans. This FREE event features food (besides dog biscuits) and music! So come on down with your pups and enjoy!
The 2nd Annual New Orleans Daiquiri Festival is today and entry is FREE!! The New Orleans Daiquiri Festival is an annual event to celebrate New Orleans' most controversial & iconic cocktail: The Frozen Daiquiri!!
What other cocktail can you buy by the gallon?
What other cocktail is served in such a variety of signature cups & glasses?
What other cocktail is as much an outdoor accessory as it is a cocktail?
What other cocktail has shops that specialize in that cocktail exclusively?
So come on by 4000 St. Claude Avenue from 3:00 to 9:00 pm for food, crafts, DJS, and lots of drinks in celebration of the daiquiri in all it forms!! Music by DJ Pasta and Mod Dance Party DJs, daiquiri themed crafts and food from Empanada intifada and Eiffel Society, and to top it off a daiquiri contest!
Another wacky event this evening is at the Fair Grounds Race Course (1751 Gentilly Blvd.). Gates open at 4:00 pm for some Ostrich, Camel and Quarter Horse Races....Yes, you're reading that right - ostrich and camel racing...crazy!! Tickets are $10 for general admission and free for children 12 and under. There's gonna be Zydeco concert in the grandstands, but be sure to be there for the stars of the show - ostrich race at 7:10, camel race at 8:40 and even a sports mascot team race at 7:55!! There will be yummy food from food trucks around the area too - don't miss this fun event!
Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this evening...If you're looking for more great music tonight...check out the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!!
www.gratisnola.com
You want to be a 610 Stomper? Then come on down for 610 Stomper Auditions! This weekend is ROUND 1 Tryouts: Saturday and Sunday at The Maison (508 Frenchmen Street). Registration: 11A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Auditions: 1:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M. You will be taught a dance that you will have to perform in front of a panel of judges...and a raucous crowd. If you pass the challenge then it's on to Round 2 next weekend! So head on down for some sexy man dancing all weekend long!
It's a Bar Golf Challenge at Pat O'Brien's in the Quarter starting up at 1:00 pm!! Bar Golf is a golf-themed bar crawl. We are not really going to go play golf. It is a drinking game where different bars represent the "holes" of the course. To play our bar golf course go to the bars or “holes” marked on the scorecard and order a drink that matches up with that bar. You will receive a score that coordinates with that drink. Your bartender will mark the scorecard for you accordingly depending on what you order. When finished with all holes, turn it in at the scoring table on the Patio at Pat O’Brien’s to be entered into a drawing for prizes. Scorecards must be turned in by 3:30pm to be counted. HAVE FUN! Prizes will be awarded based on time to complete course, best dressed and random drawings. Drawings will be at 4pm on the Patio. Fun!!!
Start off your afternoon at The Burning Love Biscuit Eating Contest at the Liberty Parking Lot (3205 Magazine) from 2:00 to 4:30 pm. The Orleans and Jefferson Parish firefighters are challenging each other in a dog biscuit eating contest (yes, that's right dog biscuits!), but it's for a great cause - The Jefferson Parish SPCA and Animal Rescue New Orleans. This FREE event features food (besides dog biscuits) and music! So come on down with your pups and enjoy!
The 2nd Annual New Orleans Daiquiri Festival is today and entry is FREE!! The New Orleans Daiquiri Festival is an annual event to celebrate New Orleans' most controversial & iconic cocktail: The Frozen Daiquiri!!
What other cocktail can you buy by the gallon?
What other cocktail is served in such a variety of signature cups & glasses?
What other cocktail is as much an outdoor accessory as it is a cocktail?
What other cocktail has shops that specialize in that cocktail exclusively?
So come on by 4000 St. Claude Avenue from 3:00 to 9:00 pm for food, crafts, DJS, and lots of drinks in celebration of the daiquiri in all it forms!! Music by DJ Pasta and Mod Dance Party DJs, daiquiri themed crafts and food from Empanada intifada and Eiffel Society, and to top it off a daiquiri contest!
Another wacky event this evening is at the Fair Grounds Race Course (1751 Gentilly Blvd.). Gates open at 4:00 pm for some Ostrich, Camel and Quarter Horse Races....Yes, you're reading that right - ostrich and camel racing...crazy!! Tickets are $10 for general admission and free for children 12 and under. There's gonna be Zydeco concert in the grandstands, but be sure to be there for the stars of the show - ostrich race at 7:10, camel race at 8:40 and even a sports mascot team race at 7:55!! There will be yummy food from food trucks around the area too - don't miss this fun event!
Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this evening...If you're looking for more great music tonight...check out the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!!
www.gratisnola.com
Friday, August 17, 2012
Hooray for Friday - Geaux Saints!!
So glad it's Friday!! The Saints are playin' in the Superdome - so get on your black and gold and partay for the boys!!
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. Tonight it's Rebirth Brass Band plus Big History. Events start at 5PM.
Complete Schedule:
Aug 24 - Bag of Donuts plus The Burgundy Collective
Aug 31 - George Porter Jr and the Runnin' Pardners plus Earphunk
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 weekend! It's the closing weekend for What is a Photograph? So be sure to go and check it out! 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 Rex Gregory
•6pm: Gallery Talk with curator, Russell Lord: What Is A Photograph?
•7pm: Art You Can Eat: Thomas Register, Beverage Specialist: Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group: Muddling and Mixing: The Art of the Cocktail: Enhance cocktails with infusions and garden fresh fruits and vegetables (Reservations Requested)
•7:30pm: Screening: Michael Frierson & Michael Murphy's Clarence John Laughlin: An Artist with a Camera
More Music!
Get on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) Stop by after work for happy hour and some Saints football!!....PLUS a a great show with Alex McMurray too! 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 the Bucktown AllStars 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 some happy hour music and pregame fun with the Sasha Masakowski Trio at 5:00 then 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 the Rotary Downs at 10:00 pm...there's only a $10 cover!
Top off the evening with a FREE show at 10:00 pm over at Tipitina's (501 Napoleon) it's a big show withThe New Orleans Suspects featuring Reggie Scanlan, Willie Green, Jake Eckert, CR Gruver & Jeff Watkins + Claude Bryant & The Allstars!
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
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. Tonight it's Rebirth Brass Band plus Big History. Events start at 5PM.
Complete Schedule:
Aug 24 - Bag of Donuts plus The Burgundy Collective
Aug 31 - George Porter Jr and the Runnin' Pardners plus Earphunk
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 weekend! It's the closing weekend for What is a Photograph? So be sure to go and check it out! 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 Rex Gregory
•6pm: Gallery Talk with curator, Russell Lord: What Is A Photograph?
•7pm: Art You Can Eat: Thomas Register, Beverage Specialist: Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group: Muddling and Mixing: The Art of the Cocktail: Enhance cocktails with infusions and garden fresh fruits and vegetables (Reservations Requested)
•7:30pm: Screening: Michael Frierson & Michael Murphy's Clarence John Laughlin: An Artist with a Camera
More Music!
Get on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) Stop by after work for happy hour and some Saints football!!....PLUS a a great show with Alex McMurray too! 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 the Bucktown AllStars 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 some happy hour music and pregame fun with the Sasha Masakowski Trio at 5:00 then 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 the Rotary Downs at 10:00 pm...there's only a $10 cover!
Top off the evening with a FREE show at 10:00 pm over at Tipitina's (501 Napoleon) it's a big show withThe New Orleans Suspects featuring Reggie Scanlan, Willie Green, Jake Eckert, CR Gruver & Jeff Watkins + Claude Bryant & The Allstars!
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
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Wednesday with Cool Food, Art, and Music!
Happy Hump Day!
COOLinary New Orleans continues on this month - and it's all about celebrating dining in America's most delicious City!! The celebration features special menus and pricing at restaurants throughout the City. Restaurants are offering specially priced COOLinary pre-fix menus - Enjoy a 2-or-3 course lunch for $20 or LESS and a 3-course dinner for $35 or LESS!! Visit www.coolinaryneworleans.com to see the growing list of restaurants and to learn more about this delcious event!!
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 Carolina Gallop’s very colorful and vibrant hats, Jose Luis Rodriguez’s leather handbags and Gloria Osbourne’s fans - plus 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)
Wednesday Evening Music
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 Aurora Nealand at 8:00 pm. Come hungry - the kitchen is kickin' with pizza and all kinds of yummy food!
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 Johnny J. and the Hitmen with Derek Huston at 8:30 pm!!
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
COOLinary New Orleans continues on this month - and it's all about celebrating dining in America's most delicious City!! The celebration features special menus and pricing at restaurants throughout the City. Restaurants are offering specially priced COOLinary pre-fix menus - Enjoy a 2-or-3 course lunch for $20 or LESS and a 3-course dinner for $35 or LESS!! Visit www.coolinaryneworleans.com to see the growing list of restaurants and to learn more about this delcious event!!
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 Carolina Gallop’s very colorful and vibrant hats, Jose Luis Rodriguez’s leather handbags and Gloria Osbourne’s fans - plus 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)
Wednesday Evening Music
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 Aurora Nealand at 8:00 pm. Come hungry - the kitchen is kickin' with pizza and all kinds of yummy food!
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 Johnny J. and the Hitmen with Derek Huston at 8:30 pm!!
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, August 14, 2012
Happy Tuesday w/Veggies and Music!
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) for the freshest veggies, fruits and seafood. Today for the Green Plate Special they welcome New Orleans' first and only solar-electric food truck, Empanada Intifada. Look forward to empanadas including the Sasquash (squash and cheese), Bean-a Vista Social Club (Cuban black bean), Mestizo (kind of like a meat pie), and their fantastic Thai peach pie for dessert. Need more? For $2 more, add roasted poblano mac and cheese......Yum!
And if you want more fresh veggies the Hollygrove Market has a new pick-up location and hours for today from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Pick-up at Rosa F. Keller Community Center (4300 Broad @ Napoleon Ave.) and on most Tuesdays they're cookin' up all these delicious fruits and veggies in the Community Center Kitchen. So come in for a taste, and great recipe ideas for all this delicious fresh food. In order to pick up from this location you need to pre-order. So click here to find out how - http://www.hollygrovemarket.com/content/5669
In the "Box" today!
Muscadines (A & K Citrus, Braithwaite, LA)
Okra (Monica's Okra World, Garyville, LA)
Cucumbers (Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
Apples (Cherry Creek Orchards, Pontotoc, MS)
Shiitakes (MSNP, MS)
Microgreens (Good Food, NOLA)
Green Peanuts (Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
Polenta (Pride Gristmill, Pride, LA)
Basil (Hollygrove Market & Farm, NOLA)
Chanterelles (Foraged, Northshore Forests)
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 sounds of John Rankin and that ridiculously relentless reedman Ray Moore!
Head on over to Mid-City and to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) and check out singer songwriter Dave Jordan and his acoustic trio at 8:00 pm. 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 - Andy Forest at 4:00 pm, Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 6:00 pm, and top off the evening with the 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!
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) for the freshest veggies, fruits and seafood. Today for the Green Plate Special they welcome New Orleans' first and only solar-electric food truck, Empanada Intifada. Look forward to empanadas including the Sasquash (squash and cheese), Bean-a Vista Social Club (Cuban black bean), Mestizo (kind of like a meat pie), and their fantastic Thai peach pie for dessert. Need more? For $2 more, add roasted poblano mac and cheese......Yum!
And if you want more fresh veggies the Hollygrove Market has a new pick-up location and hours for today from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Pick-up at Rosa F. Keller Community Center (4300 Broad @ Napoleon Ave.) and on most Tuesdays they're cookin' up all these delicious fruits and veggies in the Community Center Kitchen. So come in for a taste, and great recipe ideas for all this delicious fresh food. In order to pick up from this location you need to pre-order. So click here to find out how - http://www.hollygrovemarket.com/content/5669
In the "Box" today!
Muscadines (A & K Citrus, Braithwaite, LA)
Okra (Monica's Okra World, Garyville, LA)
Cucumbers (Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
Apples (Cherry Creek Orchards, Pontotoc, MS)
Shiitakes (MSNP, MS)
Microgreens (Good Food, NOLA)
Green Peanuts (Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
Polenta (Pride Gristmill, Pride, LA)
Basil (Hollygrove Market & Farm, NOLA)
Chanterelles (Foraged, Northshore Forests)
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 sounds of John Rankin and that ridiculously relentless reedman Ray Moore!
Head on over to Mid-City and to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) and check out singer songwriter Dave Jordan and his acoustic trio at 8:00 pm. 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 - Andy Forest at 4:00 pm, Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 6:00 pm, and top off the evening with the 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!
www.gratisnola.com
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Big Fun Saturday w/Kitties, Red Dresses, Dirty Linen and St. Claude Stroll!
Good Morning Everybody!!
BIG SATURDAY EVENTS!!
It's a great day to adopt a kitten or cat at Clearview Mall - Center Court today from 11 am to 4 pm SpayMart Cat and Kitten End of Summer Adoption Event. Come meet our adorable, biscuit-making cats and kittens! Special Reduced Adoption Rate for Qualified Applicants - Adoption fee covers spay/neuter, vaccines, combo test for FIV/FeLV & microchip. For more information call or email: 504-454-8200 * spaymartadopt@gmail.com
If you're not already out there it's not too late to head down to the New Orleans Hash House Harrier's - Red Dress Run for lots of fun!! Get yourself down to Armstrong Park - NOW - with your best red dress on (boys and girls!) Registration is $70 and open from 9:00 am to Noon (cash only). Don't be late. The hares are away at 11AM SHARP (more or less). Follow the trail on your way to more beer. The music begins with Chasing Daylight from from Noon to 1:30 pm and The Bucktown Allstars from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm...There's gonna be delicious lunch provided by Corky's at 1:00 pm too!! So get your red butt down there for some drinkin' and runnin' round the Quarter!! (And remember your registration fee goes to great local charities all around NOLA!!)
After the Red Dress Run this evening....stay in the Quarter and bust out your dirty linen (from White Linen of course) for Dirty Linen Night (200 - 1000 Blocks of Royal St., 500 blocks of St. and St. Peter Streets, Jackson Square and Dutch Alley). Art Galleries and shops open up for an extra special art stroll from 6:00 to 10:00 pm!! More than 60 venues will be open with refreshments (of the liquor variety!) The official Dirty Linen Night After Party takes place at 10:00 pm at Sobou at the W French Quarter (310 Chartres) with complimentary signature drinks and hor d'oevres. All this is fun is FREE so dirty up some linen and get yourself down there this evening!!!
And there's even more art openings on St. Claude!! Be sure to visit The Good Children Gallery (4037 St. Claude), Antenna (2114 St. Claude), Staple Goods (1340 St. Roch), The Front (4100 St. Claude) and Barrister's Gallery (2331 St. Claude)...It's going to be an evening of art everywhere!
Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this evening...If you're looking for more great music tonight...check out the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!!
See ya'll on the streets of the Quarter (and on St. Claude)!!
www.gratisnola.com
BIG SATURDAY EVENTS!!
It's a great day to adopt a kitten or cat at Clearview Mall - Center Court today from 11 am to 4 pm SpayMart Cat and Kitten End of Summer Adoption Event. Come meet our adorable, biscuit-making cats and kittens! Special Reduced Adoption Rate for Qualified Applicants - Adoption fee covers spay/neuter, vaccines, combo test for FIV/FeLV & microchip. For more information call or email: 504-454-8200 * spaymartadopt@gmail.com
If you're not already out there it's not too late to head down to the New Orleans Hash House Harrier's - Red Dress Run for lots of fun!! Get yourself down to Armstrong Park - NOW - with your best red dress on (boys and girls!) Registration is $70 and open from 9:00 am to Noon (cash only). Don't be late. The hares are away at 11AM SHARP (more or less). Follow the trail on your way to more beer. The music begins with Chasing Daylight from from Noon to 1:30 pm and The Bucktown Allstars from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm...There's gonna be delicious lunch provided by Corky's at 1:00 pm too!! So get your red butt down there for some drinkin' and runnin' round the Quarter!! (And remember your registration fee goes to great local charities all around NOLA!!)
After the Red Dress Run this evening....stay in the Quarter and bust out your dirty linen (from White Linen of course) for Dirty Linen Night (200 - 1000 Blocks of Royal St., 500 blocks of St. and St. Peter Streets, Jackson Square and Dutch Alley). Art Galleries and shops open up for an extra special art stroll from 6:00 to 10:00 pm!! More than 60 venues will be open with refreshments (of the liquor variety!) The official Dirty Linen Night After Party takes place at 10:00 pm at Sobou at the W French Quarter (310 Chartres) with complimentary signature drinks and hor d'oevres. All this is fun is FREE so dirty up some linen and get yourself down there this evening!!!
And there's even more art openings on St. Claude!! Be sure to visit The Good Children Gallery (4037 St. Claude), Antenna (2114 St. Claude), Staple Goods (1340 St. Roch), The Front (4100 St. Claude) and Barrister's Gallery (2331 St. Claude)...It's going to be an evening of art everywhere!
Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this evening...If you're looking for more great music tonight...check out the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!!
See ya'll on the streets of the Quarter (and on St. Claude)!!
www.gratisnola.com
Friday, August 10, 2012
TGIF w/Wine, Art and Music Everywhere!!
Hooray for Friday!!
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 weekend! 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 New Orleans Photo Alliance
•5:30pm to 8:30pm: Music by Sasha and Steve Masakowski
•6pm: Gallery Talk with NOMA’s Assistant Director for Art, Lisa Rotondo-McCord: Leah Chase: Paintings by Gustave Blache III
•7pm: Art You Can Eat: Haley Bittermann, Executive Chef: Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group with guest, Chef Leah Chase: The Soul of New Orleans – Modern twists on New Orleans classics and other family-friendly comfort foods (Reservations Requested)
More Music!
Get on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for happy hour with Gallivan Burwell & His Predatory Drifters from 5:00 to 7:30....PLUS Beth McKee at 8 and top off the night with The GooNOLA's at 10:30! 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 Roddie Romero and The Hub City All-Stars 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 (and art)??
Let the Carousel Lounge in the Monteleone Bar (214 Royal) spin you around with some happy hour music with the Robin Barns Trio at 5:00 then 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 Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 6:00 pm, and stay on for the Alvin Youngblood Hart's Muscle Theory at 10:00 pm...there's only a $5 cover!
Right down Frenchmen The Maison (508 Frenchmen) is going to rock out to some awesome Ska & Brass music at 10:00 pm The Local Skank kicks the night off, followed by touring Ska band, Ford Theater Reunion at 11:00 pm. Then at 1:00 am The Lagniappe Brass Band takes over to rock the party til' the early morning! And upstairs starting at 8:30 pm, be sure to check out the FREE Friday Night Comedy Showcase hosted by Jackie Jenkins Jr.! At 11:00 pm make your way to The Penthouse to get your weekly Latin Dancing fix with The Buena Vista Social Latin Dance Party!
And check out the fresh new Frenchmen Art Market while you're strolling down Frenchmen Street this evening! The market is right next door to the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) and runs Thursdays through Sundays from 7:00 pm to 1:00 am (yes, 1:00 am - for all you late night shopping owls!!)
Top off the evening with a FREE show at 10:00 pm over at Tipitina's (501 Napoleon) it's Shamarr Allen and the Underdawgs plus Mia Borders!
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
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 weekend! 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 New Orleans Photo Alliance
•5:30pm to 8:30pm: Music by Sasha and Steve Masakowski
•6pm: Gallery Talk with NOMA’s Assistant Director for Art, Lisa Rotondo-McCord: Leah Chase: Paintings by Gustave Blache III
•7pm: Art You Can Eat: Haley Bittermann, Executive Chef: Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group with guest, Chef Leah Chase: The Soul of New Orleans – Modern twists on New Orleans classics and other family-friendly comfort foods (Reservations Requested)
More Music!
Get on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for happy hour with Gallivan Burwell & His Predatory Drifters from 5:00 to 7:30....PLUS Beth McKee at 8 and top off the night with The GooNOLA's at 10:30! 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 Roddie Romero and The Hub City All-Stars 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 (and art)??
Let the Carousel Lounge in the Monteleone Bar (214 Royal) spin you around with some happy hour music with the Robin Barns Trio at 5:00 then 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 Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 6:00 pm, and stay on for the Alvin Youngblood Hart's Muscle Theory at 10:00 pm...there's only a $5 cover!
Right down Frenchmen The Maison (508 Frenchmen) is going to rock out to some awesome Ska & Brass music at 10:00 pm The Local Skank kicks the night off, followed by touring Ska band, Ford Theater Reunion at 11:00 pm. Then at 1:00 am The Lagniappe Brass Band takes over to rock the party til' the early morning! And upstairs starting at 8:30 pm, be sure to check out the FREE Friday Night Comedy Showcase hosted by Jackie Jenkins Jr.! At 11:00 pm make your way to The Penthouse to get your weekly Latin Dancing fix with The Buena Vista Social Latin Dance Party!
And check out the fresh new Frenchmen Art Market while you're strolling down Frenchmen Street this evening! The market is right next door to the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) and runs Thursdays through Sundays from 7:00 pm to 1:00 am (yes, 1:00 am - for all you late night shopping owls!!)
Top off the evening with a FREE show at 10:00 pm over at Tipitina's (501 Napoleon) it's Shamarr Allen and the Underdawgs plus Mia Borders!
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, August 9, 2012
Thusday w/Wine, Shopping, Concerts and Sea Shanty Songs!
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!!
Check out the fresh new Frenchmen Art Market while you're strolling down Frenchmen Street this evening! The market is right next door to the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) and runs Thursdays through Sundays from 7:00 pm to 1:00 am (yes, 1:00 am - for all you late night shopping owls!!) Tonight's going to be a great evening for music and shopping!
Go hang out at City Park this evening and enjoy music from Bobby Cure and The Poppa Stoppas for the Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series! Come on down for a rocking good evening as you travel back in time with Bobby Cure to the Doo-Wop days of the 1950's when the Moon was Blue, and the question of the day was, "Why Do Fools Fall In Love?" 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 Watermelon Slim - Creating a style of "workingman blues" that blends the sounds of the Mississippi Delta, North Carolina and Oklahoma, Paste magazine has called Watermelon Slim, "The most exciting and authentic blues performer heard in years! Tonight the O BAR's specialty drink is Tequila Sunset: Greet your evening with this blend of tequila, Cointreau, Licor 43, lime juice, simple syrup and lemon-ginger echinacea.
After all the wine and concert fun - be sure to stop by The Irish House (1432 St. Charles Ave.) for a fun night of Sea Shanty singing at 7:00 pm with Steamboating on the Mississippi with Captain Doc Hawley - now this should be a fun one!! And come hungry for some amazing food from Chef Matt!!
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!!
Check out the fresh new Frenchmen Art Market while you're strolling down Frenchmen Street this evening! The market is right next door to the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) and runs Thursdays through Sundays from 7:00 pm to 1:00 am (yes, 1:00 am - for all you late night shopping owls!!) Tonight's going to be a great evening for music and shopping!
Go hang out at City Park this evening and enjoy music from Bobby Cure and The Poppa Stoppas for the Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series! Come on down for a rocking good evening as you travel back in time with Bobby Cure to the Doo-Wop days of the 1950's when the Moon was Blue, and the question of the day was, "Why Do Fools Fall In Love?" 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 Watermelon Slim - Creating a style of "workingman blues" that blends the sounds of the Mississippi Delta, North Carolina and Oklahoma, Paste magazine has called Watermelon Slim, "The most exciting and authentic blues performer heard in years! Tonight the O BAR's specialty drink is Tequila Sunset: Greet your evening with this blend of tequila, Cointreau, Licor 43, lime juice, simple syrup and lemon-ginger echinacea.
After all the wine and concert fun - be sure to stop by The Irish House (1432 St. Charles Ave.) for a fun night of Sea Shanty singing at 7:00 pm with Steamboating on the Mississippi with Captain Doc Hawley - now this should be a fun one!! And come hungry for some amazing food from Chef Matt!!
For more fun stuff to do and more music...check out the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!
www.gratisnola.com
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Stayin' Cool on Hump Day with Some Food, Art and Music!
Happy Hump Day!
COOLinary New Orleans continues on this month - and it's all about celebrating dining in America's most delicious City!! The celebration features special menus and pricing at restaurants throughout the City. Restaurants are offering specially priced COOLinary pre-fix menus - Enjoy a 2-or-3 course lunch for $20 or LESS and a 3-course dinner for $35 or LESS!! Visit www.coolinaryneworleans.com to see the growing list of restaurants and to learn more about this delcious event!!
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 - Darlene Langendonk featuring style="color: black;">eaceful marsh scenes and abstract works 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)
Wednesday Evening Music
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 Meschiya Lake & Tom McDermott at 8:00 pm. Come hungry - the kitchen is kickin' with pizza and all kinds of yummy food!
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 and his band at 8:30 pm!!
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
COOLinary New Orleans continues on this month - and it's all about celebrating dining in America's most delicious City!! The celebration features special menus and pricing at restaurants throughout the City. Restaurants are offering specially priced COOLinary pre-fix menus - Enjoy a 2-or-3 course lunch for $20 or LESS and a 3-course dinner for $35 or LESS!! Visit www.coolinaryneworleans.com to see the growing list of restaurants and to learn more about this delcious event!!
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 - Darlene Langendonk featuring style="color: black;">eaceful marsh scenes and abstract works 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)
Wednesday Evening Music
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 Meschiya Lake & Tom McDermott at 8:00 pm. Come hungry - the kitchen is kickin' with pizza and all kinds of yummy food!
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 and his band at 8:30 pm!!
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, August 7, 2012
Tuesday Fresh Veggies and Good Music!
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) for the freshest veggies, fruits and seafood. Today for the Green Plate Special they welcome New Orleans' first and only solar-electric food truck, Empanada Intifada. We're looking forward to empanadas including "The SaSquash" (local squash, carmelized onions and sharp cheddar cheese), "The Bean-a Vista Social Club" (cuban-style black beans with fried plantains and local jasmine rice) and "The Mestizo Meat Pie" (a fusion of a traditional empanada and a Natchitoches Meat Pie). Save room for dessert, because Empanada Intifada is debuting their "Sweet Thai Peach Pie" empanada.......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.) and on most Tuesdays they're cookin' up all these delicious fruits and veggies in the Community Center Kitchen. So come in for a taste, and great recipe ideas for all this delicious fresh food.
In the "Box" today!
-Okra (Monica’s Okra World, Garyville, LA)
-Turnips /Eggplant (Covey Rise Farms, Husser, LA)
-Shiitake (MSNP)
-Bell Peppers (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Organic Muscadines (Hollygrove Market & A&K Citrus)
-Natural Basil (Hollygrove Market)
-Apples (Cherry Creek Orchards, Pontotoc, MS)
-Peaches (Cherry Creek Orchards, Pontotoc, MS)
-Red Potatoes (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Cremini Mushrooms (Red Hill Mushrooms, Independence, LA
-Green Peanuts (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
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 banjo swinging sounds of Don Vappie!
Head on over to Mid-City and to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) and check out singer songwriter Dave Jordan and his acoustic trio at 8:00 pm. 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 - Andy Forest at 4:00 pm, Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns 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) for the freshest veggies, fruits and seafood. Today for the Green Plate Special they welcome New Orleans' first and only solar-electric food truck, Empanada Intifada. We're looking forward to empanadas including "The SaSquash" (local squash, carmelized onions and sharp cheddar cheese), "The Bean-a Vista Social Club" (cuban-style black beans with fried plantains and local jasmine rice) and "The Mestizo Meat Pie" (a fusion of a traditional empanada and a Natchitoches Meat Pie). Save room for dessert, because Empanada Intifada is debuting their "Sweet Thai Peach Pie" empanada.......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.) and on most Tuesdays they're cookin' up all these delicious fruits and veggies in the Community Center Kitchen. So come in for a taste, and great recipe ideas for all this delicious fresh food.
In the "Box" today!
-Okra (Monica’s Okra World, Garyville, LA)
-Turnips /Eggplant (Covey Rise Farms, Husser, LA)
-Shiitake (MSNP)
-Bell Peppers (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Organic Muscadines (Hollygrove Market & A&K Citrus)
-Natural Basil (Hollygrove Market)
-Apples (Cherry Creek Orchards, Pontotoc, MS)
-Peaches (Cherry Creek Orchards, Pontotoc, MS)
-Red Potatoes (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Cremini Mushrooms (Red Hill Mushrooms, Independence, LA
-Green Peanuts (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
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 banjo swinging sounds of Don Vappie!
Head on over to Mid-City and to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) and check out singer songwriter Dave Jordan and his acoustic trio at 8:00 pm. 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 - Andy Forest at 4:00 pm, Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns 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, August 6, 2012
Monday Fun!
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!
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 Emily Estrella & The Faux Barrio Billionaires...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 got 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 Kristina Morales and The Bayou Shufflers 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!
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 Emily Estrella & The Faux Barrio Billionaires...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 got 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 Kristina Morales and The Bayou Shufflers 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
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Weekend with Satchmo and White Linen Partying!
Happy Weekend - It's Satchmo SummerFest 2012 and White Linen Night!! Check out all the fun below.
And click Satchmo for even more details!
And of course it's Whitney White Linen Night in the Warehouse District (and some spots on Magazine too) from 6 - 9 tonight. I totally stole this list off of NolaDefender - props to them for getting this list together. And please check out their blog too - they got good stuff going on! http://noladefender.com/
White Linen Night Openings:
**The Art Salon (4432 Magazine St.)
The Ben Franklin Alumni Art Exhibition - (Be sure to check this one out - my friend Elyse Crawford Hackett is part of this wonderful art opening!!)
AIA New Orleans Center for Design, 1000 St. Charles Ave.
Architecture Exhibition for AIA New Orleans members.
Alexis Walter Art, 835 Julia St.
Lagoon, mixed media painting by Alexis Walter
Ariodante Gallery, 535 Julia St.
Paintings by Elsie Semmes, mosaics by Christine LeDoux and jewelry by Belle Bijoux. Opening reception at White Linen Night, lagniappe show by Joshua Windham.
Arthur Roger Gallery, 432-434 Julia St.
Paintings by Holton Rower, Video Installation by John Pilson, and Objects from Rob Wynne.
Callan Contemporary, 240 Chartres St.
Raine Bedsole presents her new body of work, inspired by the time she spent in Greece and Cuba. On view through September 28.
Coup d’ Oeil, 2033 Magazine St.
Paintings by Scott Hebert, on view through the month of August.
d. o. c. s., a studio gallery of contemporary art, 709 Camp St.
The Mystique, The Brilliance, paintings by Chic Connell.
The Foundation Fine Art Gallery, 608 Julia St.
All Alive and Close Enough to Touch—Rob Stephens—printmaking.
George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts, 747 Magazine St.
2012 Scholarship Art Contest Winners—oil, acrylic, mixed media, and photography.
George Schmidt Gallery, 626 Julia St.
Paintings and etchings by George Schmidt.
Heriard-Cimino Gallery, 440 Julia St.
Fresh! New work and ongoing work from artists represented in the gallery. For information about artists displaying their work, visit http://www.heriardcimino.com/artsrepre.html. The new art will be on view through July 30.
Jonathan Ferrara Gallery, 400 Julia St.
Stephen Hoskins presents “Omissions,” a collection of paintings that explore the ways that humans identify each other in the absence of clearly defined facial features. Opening July 30, in conjunction with White Linen Night. On view through August 25.
St. Claudeby Stephen Kwok, Bob Snead, James Goedert, Kiernan Dunn, Hannah Chalew, Michael Pajon, Angela Berry, Brian Guidry, Dan Tague, Christopher Saucedo, Malcolm McClay, and Generic Art Solutions (G.A.S.) group exhibition.
Le Mieux Galleries, 332 Julia St.
They Were Hopelessly Outnumbered, ceramic sculptures and drawings by John Donovan.
M. Francis Gallery, 604 Julia St.
Evolution: The Spirit of an Artist, by Myesha Francis.
Mallory Page Studio Works, 641 Julia St.
Recent work by Mallory Page, mixed media on canvas and wood panel.
Martine Chaisson Gallery,727 Camp St.
Infinite Flux, oil on canvas by Batya Kuncman.
Octavia Art Gallery, 4532 Magazine Street
Living with Pop, Emerging Artists and Modern Masters. This overview of pop culture and pop art from the 1960’s to the present will include works by Haring, Lichtenstein, Wesselman, Warhol, and more.
Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St.
Louisiana Contemporary, 86 pieces from 44 different artists will be on display through September 24. After a long review process of over 600 submissions, juror Rene Paul Barilleaux has made his final selections. There will be an awards ceremony in which one of the artists will win up to $1,500.
New Southern Photography: Lisette de Boisblanc, Birney Imes, Kathleen Robbins, Bruce West, S. Gayle Stevens, Andrew Garn, Heidi Kirkpatrick, Alex Leme, and more.
Louisiana Photographs from the Ogden Museum’s Permanent Collection:E.J. Bellocq, Clarence John Laughlin, Walker Evans, Elemore Morgan, Sr., Alec Soth, and more.
Historic Louisiana Landscapes and Portraits- Various Artists, paintings.
Lin Emery and H. Cole Wiley, multi-media. Works by Young Audiences Students, multi-media.
Soren Christensen Gallery, 400 Julia St.
Transcendence, Luc Leestemaker, mixed media on canvas.
Stella Jones Gallery, 201 St. Charles Ave.
Mr. “I” The Bottle Cap Man—Mr. Imagination—bottle caps, found objects, mixed media.
Steve Martin Fine Art, 624 Julia St.
Face Off, paintings and sculptures by Steve Martin.
Contemporary Arts Center:
CAC Closing Exhibition Reception and White Linen Night After Party
$10 general admission, free for CAC members. Fundraiser. NOLA Now, Part II: The Human Figure—Group Show. EXPOSE: Parse Gallery, Staple Goods Collective, T-LOT.
Cash bars and Cuisine by 5 Fifty 5, Mia’s Balcony, and NOLA Cotton Candy
After-Party Entertainment at the CAC (9 – 11pm)
Mod Dance Party DJs spin funk and soul platters from the 50s, 60s, 70s & 80s
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
And click Satchmo for even more details!
And of course it's Whitney White Linen Night in the Warehouse District (and some spots on Magazine too) from 6 - 9 tonight. I totally stole this list off of NolaDefender - props to them for getting this list together. And please check out their blog too - they got good stuff going on! http://noladefender.com/
White Linen Night Openings:
**The Art Salon (4432 Magazine St.)
The Ben Franklin Alumni Art Exhibition - (Be sure to check this one out - my friend Elyse Crawford Hackett is part of this wonderful art opening!!)
AIA New Orleans Center for Design, 1000 St. Charles Ave.
Architecture Exhibition for AIA New Orleans members.
Alexis Walter Art, 835 Julia St.
Lagoon, mixed media painting by Alexis Walter
Ariodante Gallery, 535 Julia St.
Paintings by Elsie Semmes, mosaics by Christine LeDoux and jewelry by Belle Bijoux. Opening reception at White Linen Night, lagniappe show by Joshua Windham.
Arthur Roger Gallery, 432-434 Julia St.
Paintings by Holton Rower, Video Installation by John Pilson, and Objects from Rob Wynne.
Callan Contemporary, 240 Chartres St.
Raine Bedsole presents her new body of work, inspired by the time she spent in Greece and Cuba. On view through September 28.
Coup d’ Oeil, 2033 Magazine St.
Paintings by Scott Hebert, on view through the month of August.
d. o. c. s., a studio gallery of contemporary art, 709 Camp St.
The Mystique, The Brilliance, paintings by Chic Connell.
The Foundation Fine Art Gallery, 608 Julia St.
All Alive and Close Enough to Touch—Rob Stephens—printmaking.
George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts, 747 Magazine St.
2012 Scholarship Art Contest Winners—oil, acrylic, mixed media, and photography.
George Schmidt Gallery, 626 Julia St.
Paintings and etchings by George Schmidt.
Heriard-Cimino Gallery, 440 Julia St.
Fresh! New work and ongoing work from artists represented in the gallery. For information about artists displaying their work, visit http://www.heriardcimino.com/artsrepre.html. The new art will be on view through July 30.
Jonathan Ferrara Gallery, 400 Julia St.
Stephen Hoskins presents “Omissions,” a collection of paintings that explore the ways that humans identify each other in the absence of clearly defined facial features. Opening July 30, in conjunction with White Linen Night. On view through August 25.
St. Claudeby Stephen Kwok, Bob Snead, James Goedert, Kiernan Dunn, Hannah Chalew, Michael Pajon, Angela Berry, Brian Guidry, Dan Tague, Christopher Saucedo, Malcolm McClay, and Generic Art Solutions (G.A.S.) group exhibition.
Le Mieux Galleries, 332 Julia St.
They Were Hopelessly Outnumbered, ceramic sculptures and drawings by John Donovan.
M. Francis Gallery, 604 Julia St.
Evolution: The Spirit of an Artist, by Myesha Francis.
Mallory Page Studio Works, 641 Julia St.
Recent work by Mallory Page, mixed media on canvas and wood panel.
Martine Chaisson Gallery,727 Camp St.
Infinite Flux, oil on canvas by Batya Kuncman.
Octavia Art Gallery, 4532 Magazine Street
Living with Pop, Emerging Artists and Modern Masters. This overview of pop culture and pop art from the 1960’s to the present will include works by Haring, Lichtenstein, Wesselman, Warhol, and more.
Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St.
Louisiana Contemporary, 86 pieces from 44 different artists will be on display through September 24. After a long review process of over 600 submissions, juror Rene Paul Barilleaux has made his final selections. There will be an awards ceremony in which one of the artists will win up to $1,500.
New Southern Photography: Lisette de Boisblanc, Birney Imes, Kathleen Robbins, Bruce West, S. Gayle Stevens, Andrew Garn, Heidi Kirkpatrick, Alex Leme, and more.
Louisiana Photographs from the Ogden Museum’s Permanent Collection:E.J. Bellocq, Clarence John Laughlin, Walker Evans, Elemore Morgan, Sr., Alec Soth, and more.
Historic Louisiana Landscapes and Portraits- Various Artists, paintings.
Lin Emery and H. Cole Wiley, multi-media. Works by Young Audiences Students, multi-media.
Soren Christensen Gallery, 400 Julia St.
Transcendence, Luc Leestemaker, mixed media on canvas.
Stella Jones Gallery, 201 St. Charles Ave.
Mr. “I” The Bottle Cap Man—Mr. Imagination—bottle caps, found objects, mixed media.
Steve Martin Fine Art, 624 Julia St.
Face Off, paintings and sculptures by Steve Martin.
Contemporary Arts Center:
CAC Closing Exhibition Reception and White Linen Night After Party
$10 general admission, free for CAC members. Fundraiser. NOLA Now, Part II: The Human Figure—Group Show. EXPOSE: Parse Gallery, Staple Goods Collective, T-LOT.
Cash bars and Cuisine by 5 Fifty 5, Mia’s Balcony, and NOLA Cotton Candy
After-Party Entertainment at the CAC (9 – 11pm)
Mod Dance Party DJs spin funk and soul platters from the 50s, 60s, 70s & 80s
If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!!
www.gratisnola.com
Friday, August 3, 2012
TGIF w/Satchmo B-day Fun, Wine and Lots of Music!
Hooray for Friday and Happy Birthday Satchmo!!
Friday Events!
Satchmo SummerFest is here! Join us today for the Satchmo Birthday Party at Armstrong Park 10 a.m. at the Louis Armstrong Statue (enter Armstrong Park at the Rampart Street at St. Ann gate) - It's FREE and open to the public Join us to celebrate the 111th anniversary of Louis Armstrong's birth. French Quarter Festivals, Inc. presents a birthday salute and press conference, New Orleans Style! Enjoy a very special birthday cake and music by the 'Satchmo of Japan' - Yoshio Toyama and the Dixie Saints!!
**And for more info all the weekend fun - click here - Satchmo!
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. Tonight it's The Bucktown Allstars plus The Scott Schmidt Band. Events start at 5PM.
Complete Schedule:
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
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 weekend! 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 Scott Sanders Quartet featuring Olivier Bou
6pm to 8pm: Museum Shop: Visiting Artist, Heather Mattingly (Medium: Salvage Assemblage/Found Art)
7pm: Art You Can Eat: Michael Gottlieb, Executive Chef: Red Fish Grill with guest, Chef Leah Chase: Zecret Z’herbs: The Art of Roux Making and other Gumbo Tales (Reservations Requested)
More Music!
Get on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) Stop by after work for happy hour with Jake LaBotz along with the 48 Hour Film Project krewe from 5:00 to 7:30....PLUS a grooving, souful show from Brother Tyrone 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 The Top Cats 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 some happy hour music with the Matt Lemmler Trio at 5:00 then 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 the Sould Rebels at 10:00 pm...there's only a $10 cover!
Top off the evening with a FREE show at 10:00 pm over at Tipitina's (501 Napoleon) it's the The Revivalist plus Cha Wa!
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
Friday Events!
Satchmo SummerFest is here! Join us today for the Satchmo Birthday Party at Armstrong Park 10 a.m. at the Louis Armstrong Statue (enter Armstrong Park at the Rampart Street at St. Ann gate) - It's FREE and open to the public Join us to celebrate the 111th anniversary of Louis Armstrong's birth. French Quarter Festivals, Inc. presents a birthday salute and press conference, New Orleans Style! Enjoy a very special birthday cake and music by the 'Satchmo of Japan' - Yoshio Toyama and the Dixie Saints!!
**And for more info all the weekend fun - click here - Satchmo!
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. Tonight it's The Bucktown Allstars plus The Scott Schmidt Band. Events start at 5PM.
Complete Schedule:
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
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 weekend! 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.
More Music!
Get on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) Stop by after work for happy hour with Jake LaBotz along with the 48 Hour Film Project krewe from 5:00 to 7:30....PLUS a grooving, souful show from Brother Tyrone 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 The Top Cats 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 some happy hour music with the Matt Lemmler Trio at 5:00 then 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 the Sould Rebels at 10:00 pm...there's only a $10 cover!
Top off the evening with a FREE show at 10:00 pm over at Tipitina's (501 Napoleon) it's the The Revivalist plus Cha Wa!
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, August 2, 2012
Thursday w/ 2x The White Linen Kick-Off Fun Plus a Little More!
Good Morning Everybody!!
Thursday Events
Kick-off White Linen Night a little early with the Whitney White Linen Happy Hour tonight from 5:00 to 7:00 pm in the new SPUN Cafe at the CAC (900 Camp Street). There's going to be FREE Bombay Sapphire & Rain Vodka cocktails and the opportunity to PRE-BUY food & drink tickets for the big event on Saturday!
And after getting your drink tix head down Poydras for REFLEXION AND PROJECTION: AN ART PARTY from 5:00 to 9:00 pm tonight! It's the Second Annual White Linen Kick-off Art Party - over-looking downtown New Orleans, in the beautiful glass sky-lobby of 930 Poydras - the space will be transformed to display art for all to see. There's gonna be music by guest dj's, food from renowned restaurants and caterers, and beer & wine donated from local vendors - It's a celebration of art!!!
Need some more art, culture and music? Then 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 Riccardo Crespo and Sol Brasil - Start this month off sizzling with this group's distinctive style of Musica Popular Brasiliera (MPG) fused with elements of folk, bossa nova and Latin jazz -- all with a New Orleans flavor! Tonight the O BAR's specialty drink is the Tequila Sunset - Greet your evening with this blend of tequila, Cointreau, Licor 43, lime juice, simple syrup and lemon-ginger echinacea - Don't miss it!
And if you don't feel like headin' downtown - no worries.....Go hang out at City Park this evening and enjoy music from Phil Melancon for the Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series! Phil performs the musical spirit and style of his hometown, New Orleans. As complex as gumbo, he cooks up a variety of musical flavors for your enjoyment. Phil will be joined by fellow entertainers Larry Beron, Alden Hagardorn, and vocalist Heidi Campbell! 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 :)
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
Kick-off White Linen Night a little early with the Whitney White Linen Happy Hour tonight from 5:00 to 7:00 pm in the new SPUN Cafe at the CAC (900 Camp Street). There's going to be FREE Bombay Sapphire & Rain Vodka cocktails and the opportunity to PRE-BUY food & drink tickets for the big event on Saturday!
And after getting your drink tix head down Poydras for REFLEXION AND PROJECTION: AN ART PARTY from 5:00 to 9:00 pm tonight! It's the Second Annual White Linen Kick-off Art Party - over-looking downtown New Orleans, in the beautiful glass sky-lobby of 930 Poydras - the space will be transformed to display art for all to see. There's gonna be music by guest dj's, food from renowned restaurants and caterers, and beer & wine donated from local vendors - It's a celebration of art!!!
Need some more art, culture and music? Then 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 Riccardo Crespo and Sol Brasil - Start this month off sizzling with this group's distinctive style of Musica Popular Brasiliera (MPG) fused with elements of folk, bossa nova and Latin jazz -- all with a New Orleans flavor! Tonight the O BAR's specialty drink is the Tequila Sunset - Greet your evening with this blend of tequila, Cointreau, Licor 43, lime juice, simple syrup and lemon-ginger echinacea - Don't miss it!
And if you don't feel like headin' downtown - no worries.....Go hang out at City Park this evening and enjoy music from Phil Melancon for the Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series! Phil performs the musical spirit and style of his hometown, New Orleans. As complex as gumbo, he cooks up a variety of musical flavors for your enjoyment. Phil will be joined by fellow entertainers Larry Beron, Alden Hagardorn, and vocalist Heidi Campbell! 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 :)
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, August 1, 2012
Wednesday with COOLinary Kick-Off, Art and Music!
Happy Hump Day!
COOLinary New Orleans kicks off today and it's all about celebrating dining in America's most delicious City!! The celebration is the entire month of August and features special menus and pricing at restaurants throughout the City. Restaurants are offering specially priced COOLinary pre-fix menus - Enjoy a 2-or-3 course lunch for $20 or LESS and a 3-course dinner for $35 or LESS!! Visit www.coolinaryneworleans.com to see the growing list of restaurants and to learn more about this delcious event!!
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 - Cynthina Ramirez 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)
Wednesday Evening Music
Make plans for an evening at Galvez (914 N. Peters) tonight with some yummy tapas and legendary Blues bassist and vocalist Benny Turner with Marc Stone! It's going to be an amazing evening of music. There is no cover charge, great food and drink at happy hour prices all night, and a free glass of Sangria if you mention seeing this on FB...https://www.facebook.com/events/340312572724053/
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 Meschiya Lake & Tom McDermott at 8:00 pm. Come hungry - the kitchen is kickin' with pizza and all kinds of yummy food!
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 dance the night away withJerry Embree and his band at 8:30 pm!!
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
COOLinary New Orleans kicks off today and it's all about celebrating dining in America's most delicious City!! The celebration is the entire month of August and features special menus and pricing at restaurants throughout the City. Restaurants are offering specially priced COOLinary pre-fix menus - Enjoy a 2-or-3 course lunch for $20 or LESS and a 3-course dinner for $35 or LESS!! Visit www.coolinaryneworleans.com to see the growing list of restaurants and to learn more about this delcious event!!
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 - Cynthina Ramirez 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)
Wednesday Evening Music
Make plans for an evening at Galvez (914 N. Peters) tonight with some yummy tapas and legendary Blues bassist and vocalist Benny Turner with Marc Stone! It's going to be an amazing evening of music. There is no cover charge, great food and drink at happy hour prices all night, and a free glass of Sangria if you mention seeing this on FB...https://www.facebook.com/events/340312572724053/
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 Meschiya Lake & Tom McDermott at 8:00 pm. Come hungry - the kitchen is kickin' with pizza and all kinds of yummy food!
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 dance the night away withJerry Embree and his band at 8:30 pm!!
Have a wonderful Wednesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!
www.gratisnola.com
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