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!



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