Good morning everybody and happy Tuesday - the Jazz Fest weekday fun continues on!!
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. This month the Market welcomes Cafe' Hope to the GPS tent for April! They have outdone themselves with this Tuesday’s menu! Can't wait to try the margherita soup with fresh mozzarella & basil, slow roasted pork over sautéed kale & swiss chard w/ strawberries, grilled lemongrass tofu & julienned vegetable salad with chili-lime vinaigrette or strawberry shortcake with whipped cream.....yum!!!
And if you want more fresh veggies head on over to the Hollygrove Market. You can go by their location at 8301 Olive Street between Noon and 6:00 pm. They also have home delivery if you can't make it to the Market - Click here to find out how - http://www.hollygrovemarket.com/content/5669
In the "Box" today!
-Organic Sweet Potatoes (C & J Farms, Eros, LA)
-Head of Broccoli (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Red Potatoes (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Lettuce Heads (Mizell’s Farms, Folsom, LA)
-Fava Beans (Monica’s Okra World, Garyville, LA)
-Strawberries (Vickanair Family Farms, Ponchatoula, LA)
-Organic Brussel Sprouts (Inglewood Farms, Alexandria, LA)
-All Natural or Organic Bunch of Bulb Onions (Inglewood Farms/Harmony Farms)
-Organic Collards (Inglewood Farms, Alexandria, LA)
Music!!
Continue your Jazz Fest week at The Louisiana Music Factory (210 Decatur) as the Jazz Fest concerts continue with this amazing line-up today!!
12pm - Honey Island Swamp Band
1pm – Joe Krown, Walter Wolfman Washington, Russell Batiste Jr.
2pm – Shannon McNally
2pm – John Swenson – Book Signing: New Atlantis
3pm – Eric Lindell & The Sunliners Featuring Anson Funderburgh
4pm – Spencer Bohren
5pm – Tin Men
6pm – Young Fellaz Brass Band
More Good Music Tonight!
And there's a great evening on the Avenue....Cause it's another lovely southern night for porch sitting and music over at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.)...Have a fancy cocktail and listen to the guitar stylings of John Rankin and Jesse Boyd (upright bass)!
Head on over to Mid-City and to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal)! Starting up at 4:00 pm Dayna Kurtz is curating a series of Songwriter Circles with some of the best songwriters around. This afternoon she'll be joined by Paul Cebar and Tommy Malone, and be sure to stay on for the amazing trio of Anders Osborne, John Fohl, and Johnny Sansone at 8:00 pm!! Come hungry for a sammich they are some good!!
Make sure to come by the Hi-Ho Lounge (2239 St. Claude) for Chic Gamine at 10:00 pm as they headline La Femme et la Musique, a three-band extravaganza tonight! The event will feature two high-energy New Orleans bands - the Honey Pots and the Local Skank. Don't miss out on seeing these amazing bands!!
Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!
www.gratisnola.com
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Monday, April 29, 2013
Happy Jazz Fest Monday with the Louisiana Music Factory, Piano Night, Instruments a Comin' and Fun at Chickie's!!
Happy Monday Everybody - Jazz Fest Fever keeps rollin' along!
Continue your Jazz Fest week at The Louisiana Music Factory (210 Decatur) as the Jazz Fest concerts continue with this amazing line-up today!!
Noon – Tuba Skinny
1:30pm – Beausoleil
1:30pm – Keith Spera – Book Signing: Groove Interrupted
3:00pm – Zachary Richard
3:00pm – Ben Sandmel – Book Signing: Ernie K-Doe: The R&B Emperor of N.O.
4:30pm – Los Po-Boy-Citos
6:00pm – Little Freddie King
Piano Night!!
Tonight is WWOZ's Piano Night - The flagship benefit event for WWOZ 90.7FM and a tradition among New Orleans music lovers and loyal fans all over the world! This one-of-a-kind benefit concert for WWOZ is held each year on the Monday night between the two New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival weekends.
On this very special night WWOZ takes over the House of Blues in the French Quarter, with performances going on throughout the evening in all 3 of House of Blues' venues:
HOB Main Stage: Doors @ 7 ($42)
Feel the energy as piano legends from New Orleans and around the country take to the stage in support of WWOZ!
Patron Party in The Parish: Doors @ 5 ($152)
Before the music starts in this more intimate setting, indulge in a catered meal of some of NoLa's finest fare!
This year's line-up includes:
Ike Stubblefield
Marcia Ball
Bob Malone
Tom McDermott
Carol Fran
Marco Benevento
Instruments a Comin'!
Join Tipitina's (501 Napoleon) tonight at 6:00pm for the Instruments A Comin' (IAC) benefit concert and silent auction, featuring the best music, food and art that New Orleans has to offer. The outside entertainment, beginning at 6:00 pm, is open to the public and includes the Battle of the Bands with New Orleans' amazing high school marching bands, Martin Behrman Marching Band, Eleanor McMain Marching Band, McDonogh 35 Marching Band and St. Augustine "Marching 100". The music will take over the streets! If you are in town for Jazz Fest, you must come by Tchoupitoulas and Napoleon Avenue! After the Wall and Walk of Fame inductions the music begins inside the club with Galactic, Anders Osborne, New Orleans Suspects, Big Sam's Funky Nation, Walter Wolfman Washington & The Roadmasters, Bonerama, Flowtribe, Honey Island Swamp Band, Dumpstaphunk, Johnny Sketch & The Dirty Notes, John Gros (Papa Grows Funk) and many more will perform, and there will be an auction during the performances. Tickets range from $40 to $200.
More Monday Night Music
Head on down to Mid-City and to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for 3 shows! Starting up at 4 Dayna Kurtz is curating a series of Songwriter Circles with some of the best songwriters around. tonight she'll be joined by C. C. Adcock (Lil' Band o' Gold) and Spencer Bohren, then 8 with the one and only piano man Jon Cleary, and then top it off at 10:30 - Mike Zito's Royal Blues Jam! Don't forget to come hungry for a sammich and other good stuff from the kitchen!!
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
Continue your Jazz Fest week at The Louisiana Music Factory (210 Decatur) as the Jazz Fest concerts continue with this amazing line-up today!!
Noon – Tuba Skinny
1:30pm – Beausoleil
1:30pm – Keith Spera – Book Signing: Groove Interrupted
3:00pm – Zachary Richard
3:00pm – Ben Sandmel – Book Signing: Ernie K-Doe: The R&B Emperor of N.O.
4:30pm – Los Po-Boy-Citos
6:00pm – Little Freddie King
Piano Night!!
Tonight is WWOZ's Piano Night - The flagship benefit event for WWOZ 90.7FM and a tradition among New Orleans music lovers and loyal fans all over the world! This one-of-a-kind benefit concert for WWOZ is held each year on the Monday night between the two New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival weekends.
On this very special night WWOZ takes over the House of Blues in the French Quarter, with performances going on throughout the evening in all 3 of House of Blues' venues:
HOB Main Stage: Doors @ 7 ($42)
Feel the energy as piano legends from New Orleans and around the country take to the stage in support of WWOZ!
Patron Party in The Parish: Doors @ 5 ($152)
Before the music starts in this more intimate setting, indulge in a catered meal of some of NoLa's finest fare!
This year's line-up includes:
Ike Stubblefield
Marcia Ball
Bob Malone
Tom McDermott
Carol Fran
Marco Benevento
Instruments a Comin'!
Join Tipitina's (501 Napoleon) tonight at 6:00pm for the Instruments A Comin' (IAC) benefit concert and silent auction, featuring the best music, food and art that New Orleans has to offer. The outside entertainment, beginning at 6:00 pm, is open to the public and includes the Battle of the Bands with New Orleans' amazing high school marching bands, Martin Behrman Marching Band, Eleanor McMain Marching Band, McDonogh 35 Marching Band and St. Augustine "Marching 100". The music will take over the streets! If you are in town for Jazz Fest, you must come by Tchoupitoulas and Napoleon Avenue! After the Wall and Walk of Fame inductions the music begins inside the club with Galactic, Anders Osborne, New Orleans Suspects, Big Sam's Funky Nation, Walter Wolfman Washington & The Roadmasters, Bonerama, Flowtribe, Honey Island Swamp Band, Dumpstaphunk, Johnny Sketch & The Dirty Notes, John Gros (Papa Grows Funk) and many more will perform, and there will be an auction during the performances. Tickets range from $40 to $200.
More Monday Night Music
Head on down to Mid-City and to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for 3 shows! Starting up at 4 Dayna Kurtz is curating a series of Songwriter Circles with some of the best songwriters around. tonight she'll be joined by C. C. Adcock (Lil' Band o' Gold) and Spencer Bohren, then 8 with the one and only piano man Jon Cleary, and then top it off at 10:30 - Mike Zito's Royal Blues Jam! Don't forget to come hungry for a sammich and other good stuff from the kitchen!!
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, April 27, 2013
Bill's Jazz Fest Picks - Day II
BILL’S JAZZ FEST PICKS – DAY II
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No Andy Williams, not Christmas, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, the unchallenged greatest music and culture event on the planet. I hope you remembered your sunscreen yesterday and were not fooled by the perfect temperature and cloudy skies.
My hot picks, dedicated to Callie –
Ease into today with a bite to eat and a seat in Economy Hall for the 101 year old Lionel Ferbos. Then there is the only in N. O. band Bonerama and the Panorama Jazz Band. Throw in some Rebirth Brass Band, Jon Cleary, and the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band’s tribute Bob French, whom we lost this year. If you are the sort to plant yourself in one spot, I present, for your enjoyment either Fais Do Do (Lost Bayou Ramblers, Dwayne Dopsie, and Andrew Bird) or Acura (Voice of the Wetlands All-Stars, Allen Toussaint, and The Bard of Oyster Bay, Billy Joel). Today’s “Who dat?” pick is Magary Lord of Bahia.
Remember to practice the “Walk By”, stroll by the many different stages to see bands that you have never heard of for a song or two. I promise that you will discover something fabulous you never even know existed.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No Andy Williams, not Christmas, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, the unchallenged greatest music and culture event on the planet. I hope you remembered your sunscreen yesterday and were not fooled by the perfect temperature and cloudy skies.
My hot picks, dedicated to Callie –
Ease into today with a bite to eat and a seat in Economy Hall for the 101 year old Lionel Ferbos. Then there is the only in N. O. band Bonerama and the Panorama Jazz Band. Throw in some Rebirth Brass Band, Jon Cleary, and the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band’s tribute Bob French, whom we lost this year. If you are the sort to plant yourself in one spot, I present, for your enjoyment either Fais Do Do (Lost Bayou Ramblers, Dwayne Dopsie, and Andrew Bird) or Acura (Voice of the Wetlands All-Stars, Allen Toussaint, and The Bard of Oyster Bay, Billy Joel). Today’s “Who dat?” pick is Magary Lord of Bahia.
Remember to practice the “Walk By”, stroll by the many different stages to see bands that you have never heard of for a song or two. I promise that you will discover something fabulous you never even know existed.
Friday, April 26, 2013
Bill's Jazz Fest Picks - Day 1
BILL’S JAZZ FEST PICKS – DAY I
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No Andy Williams, not Christmas, Day 1 of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, the unchallenged greatest music and culture event on the planet.
My hot picks, dedicated to Callie –
Start out with the N. O. Suspects or Freddie Omar; then Paul “The Bard of N. O.” Sanchez & the Rolling Road Show. We got the Soul Rebels and Anders Osborne back-to-back. Then the incomparables Leroy Jones, then Dr. John. A couple under the radar picks – Le Vent du Nord of Canada and the N. O. Guitar Quartet. They tell me Band of Horses is the future of Rock & Roll, I guess I better see them. George Benson breezes by closing Congo and also closing Blues are the Campbell Brothers. Remember to take some time to chill out and listen to the amazing interview stage in the Grandstand. Special shows for me today by Wayne Toups and Terrance Simien, 2 guys I saw at my very first Jazz Fest who were instrumental (of course the pun is intended!) in encouraging my love of Louisiana Music and moving here.
Remember to practice the “Walk By”, stroll by the many different stages to see bands that you have never heard of for a song or two. I promise that you will discover something fabulous you never even know existed.
Happy Jazz Fest from Gratis Nola and Bill deTurk!!!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No Andy Williams, not Christmas, Day 1 of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, the unchallenged greatest music and culture event on the planet.
My hot picks, dedicated to Callie –
Start out with the N. O. Suspects or Freddie Omar; then Paul “The Bard of N. O.” Sanchez & the Rolling Road Show. We got the Soul Rebels and Anders Osborne back-to-back. Then the incomparables Leroy Jones, then Dr. John. A couple under the radar picks – Le Vent du Nord of Canada and the N. O. Guitar Quartet. They tell me Band of Horses is the future of Rock & Roll, I guess I better see them. George Benson breezes by closing Congo and also closing Blues are the Campbell Brothers. Remember to take some time to chill out and listen to the amazing interview stage in the Grandstand. Special shows for me today by Wayne Toups and Terrance Simien, 2 guys I saw at my very first Jazz Fest who were instrumental (of course the pun is intended!) in encouraging my love of Louisiana Music and moving here.
Remember to practice the “Walk By”, stroll by the many different stages to see bands that you have never heard of for a song or two. I promise that you will discover something fabulous you never even know existed.
Happy Jazz Fest from Gratis Nola and Bill deTurk!!!
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Happy Jazz Fest Eve!!!
Good Morning Everybody - There is sooooo much going on today - it's JAZZ FEST TIME!!!
Thursday Events
The Louisiana Music Factory (210 Decatur) has music all day long for your Jazz Fest pre-party - Check out today's schedule!!!
One Mind Brass Band at 12:00 PM
Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 1:00 PM
Billy Iuso at 2:00 PM
Johnny Sansone w/Anders Osborne, Stanton Moore & Robert Mercurio at 3:00 PM
Dukes of Dixieland at 4:00 PM
Bonerama 5:00 PM
Hot 8 Brass Band at 6:00 PM
Jazz Fest Kickoff 2013 Block Party with:
* The Rebirth Brass Band
* The Revealers
* The Revolution Steppers
tonight at the La Belle Galerie (309 Chartres Street)from 3:00 'til 7:00 pm La Belle Galerie is hosting its annual Jazz Fest Kickoff block party. The jazzy and spirited artwork of New Orleans artist, Dr. Bob will be featured this year. Don't forget your Jazz Fest posters because we'll have those available as well. Come out for the art, and the festivities. Hope to see
you there.
Swing in the Oaks - The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra’s annual FREE concert in New Orleans City Park on the Goldring-Woldenberg Great Lawn at 6:30 pm. The concert features orchestra favorites. Bring your own chairs, picnics, drinks, etc. for an enchanted evening under the oaks in the magnificent New Orleans City Park! LPO music director Carlos Miguel Prieto will lead the orchestra and the concert will feature the Marine Corps Band of New Orleans.
Kick off Jazz Fest in style! Threadhead Records invites you to attend the Annual Threadhead Thursday at City Park tonight from 6 pm – 11 pm at the Robert B Haskel Outdoor Garden Stage in the New Orleans Botanical Garden at City Park. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and join us and some of our multi-talented THR artists for a magical night under the stars including New Birth Brass Band, Alex McMurray, Paul Sanchez & The Rolling Road Show, and the Creole String Bean!! Free and open to the public. Food and drink available for purchase.
Jazz in the Park Free Concert Series continues this evening in Armstrong Park! PUfAP is proud to present the third season of Jazz in the Park, inside of the historic Louis Armstrong Park. The events are FREE, begins today and runs from 5:00 to 8:00 pm through June 13th featuring a Marketplace that provides an opportunity to purchase fresh food, produce and craft market available to the public from 3:00 to 8:00 PM. Check out the great line-up of music below!
April 25 - Shannon Powell's All-Star Band/Glen David Andrews
May 2 - Brass-A-Holics/Kermit Ruffins
May 9 - Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns/To Be Continued Brass Band
May 16 - The Blues Masters Ft. Big Al Carson/Big Chief Bo Dollis & The Wild Magnolias
May 23 - Hot 8 Brass Band/Donald Harrison & The Congo Sqaure Nation
May 30 - Colin Lake/George Porter, Jr. & Bill Summers
June 6 - Mike Soulman Baptiste/Joe Krown Trio Ft. Russell Batiste & Walter "Wolfman" Washington
June 13 - *Stay Tuned!*
The Live at Lafreniere Park Concert Series continues tonight at the Park Pavilion with 90 Degrees West at 6:00 pm. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, etc. and enjoy an evening of live music in the Park and best of all it is FREE!!
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 One A-Chord. Betty Winn and One A-Chord will get you out of your seat and moving to their soulful and traditional gospel voices. Participants of this dynamic choir come from various churches and represent the finest gospel artists in New Orleans. Be sure to head on over to the bar for this month's signature drink - The Spring Fling - *Remember with your Ogden membership all of these excellent concerts are FREE!!!
That should keep you busy this evening!!! 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
The Louisiana Music Factory (210 Decatur) has music all day long for your Jazz Fest pre-party - Check out today's schedule!!!
One Mind Brass Band at 12:00 PM
Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 1:00 PM
Billy Iuso at 2:00 PM
Johnny Sansone w/Anders Osborne, Stanton Moore & Robert Mercurio at 3:00 PM
Dukes of Dixieland at 4:00 PM
Bonerama 5:00 PM
Hot 8 Brass Band at 6:00 PM
Jazz Fest Kickoff 2013 Block Party with:
* The Rebirth Brass Band
* The Revealers
* The Revolution Steppers
tonight at the La Belle Galerie (309 Chartres Street)from 3:00 'til 7:00 pm La Belle Galerie is hosting its annual Jazz Fest Kickoff block party. The jazzy and spirited artwork of New Orleans artist, Dr. Bob will be featured this year. Don't forget your Jazz Fest posters because we'll have those available as well. Come out for the art, and the festivities. Hope to see
you there.
Swing in the Oaks - The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra’s annual FREE concert in New Orleans City Park on the Goldring-Woldenberg Great Lawn at 6:30 pm. The concert features orchestra favorites. Bring your own chairs, picnics, drinks, etc. for an enchanted evening under the oaks in the magnificent New Orleans City Park! LPO music director Carlos Miguel Prieto will lead the orchestra and the concert will feature the Marine Corps Band of New Orleans.
Kick off Jazz Fest in style! Threadhead Records invites you to attend the Annual Threadhead Thursday at City Park tonight from 6 pm – 11 pm at the Robert B Haskel Outdoor Garden Stage in the New Orleans Botanical Garden at City Park. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and join us and some of our multi-talented THR artists for a magical night under the stars including New Birth Brass Band, Alex McMurray, Paul Sanchez & The Rolling Road Show, and the Creole String Bean!! Free and open to the public. Food and drink available for purchase.
Jazz in the Park Free Concert Series continues this evening in Armstrong Park! PUfAP is proud to present the third season of Jazz in the Park, inside of the historic Louis Armstrong Park. The events are FREE, begins today and runs from 5:00 to 8:00 pm through June 13th featuring a Marketplace that provides an opportunity to purchase fresh food, produce and craft market available to the public from 3:00 to 8:00 PM. Check out the great line-up of music below!
April 25 - Shannon Powell's All-Star Band/Glen David Andrews
May 2 - Brass-A-Holics/Kermit Ruffins
May 9 - Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns/To Be Continued Brass Band
May 16 - The Blues Masters Ft. Big Al Carson/Big Chief Bo Dollis & The Wild Magnolias
May 23 - Hot 8 Brass Band/Donald Harrison & The Congo Sqaure Nation
May 30 - Colin Lake/George Porter, Jr. & Bill Summers
June 6 - Mike Soulman Baptiste/Joe Krown Trio Ft. Russell Batiste & Walter "Wolfman" Washington
June 13 - *Stay Tuned!*
The Live at Lafreniere Park Concert Series continues tonight at the Park Pavilion with 90 Degrees West at 6:00 pm. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, etc. and enjoy an evening of live music in the Park and best of all it is FREE!!
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 One A-Chord. Betty Winn and One A-Chord will get you out of your seat and moving to their soulful and traditional gospel voices. Participants of this dynamic choir come from various churches and represent the finest gospel artists in New Orleans. Be sure to head on over to the bar for this month's signature drink - The Spring Fling - *Remember with your Ogden membership all of these excellent concerts are FREE!!!
That should keep you busy this evening!!! 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, April 24, 2013
Wednesday Fun with Concert at the Square, Opera on Tap and Music All Around Town!
It's a rainy Wednesday, but there's still good stuff going on around town!
Concert Time!
**Cancelled - Rescheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, April 25th** Swing in the Oaks - the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra’s annual FREE concert in New Orleans City Park on the Goldring-Woldenberg Great Lawn at 6:30 pm. The concert features orchestra favorites. Bring your own chairs, picnics, drinks, etc. for an enchanted evening under the oaks in the magnificent New Orleans City Park! LPO music director Carlos Miguel Prieto will lead the orchestra and the concert will feature the Marine Corps Band of New Orleans.
Wednesday at the Square is rolling along - So come on down to Lafayette Square for another stellar line-up for this year's concert series....there will be crafts, food and libations....Eric McFadden with Bernie Worrell, Luther Dickenson, Eric Bolivar, & Robert Mercurio
+ Dave Jordan Band get things movin' this evening at 5:00 pm - and check out the entire line-up so you can make your plans.
Opera Fun!
Tonight it's Opera On Tap at the Four Points Sheraton (541 Bourbon)in the Puccini Bar from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Join Opera on Tap - for a singing celebration of your favorite tunes from opera and Broadway. So bring your friends and family to the Four Points Sheraton to raise a glass and your voices to Opera on Tap! Four Points Sheraton has a special valet parking rate of $5 during the concert when you mention you are there for the Opera on Tap event.
Wednesday Evening Music
Have fun in Mid-City when you head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for for Meschiya Lake & Tom McDermott at 7:00, and be sure to stay on for Cary Hudson at 9:30 pm!!! And get your sammich early - kitchen closes about 9 tonight...
And there's more fun in Mid-City over at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)! Come on out for Major Bacon and some FREE BLTs - tonight at 10:00 pm...you can never get enough of the bacon and no cover!!
Looking for some dinner and then some music for dessert? Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) can help you out! Get an entree' over at Ye Olde College Inn and then get a half price ticket to the show right next door at Rock N' Bowl....Dance the night away with Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Review at 8:30 pm!!
Heading over to Frenchmen Street? Lots of places with no cover, but don't forget to tip the talent!!
There's great music this evening on Frenchmen Street tonight at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) - with an early and a late show. Come check out The Tin Men at 7:00 pm with no cover - And then it's Walter "Wolfman" Washington and the Roadmasters at 10:00 pm - cover's only $5.00 and you know the Wolfman's worth it!
The Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has an afternoon and evening filled with music!! Ben Polcer at 4:00, The Orleans 6 at 6:00 pm and top off the night with St. Louis Jim & The Frenchmen St. Jug Band!
Have a wonderful Wednesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!
www.gratisnola.com
Concert Time!
**Cancelled - Rescheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, April 25th** Swing in the Oaks - the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra’s annual FREE concert in New Orleans City Park on the Goldring-Woldenberg Great Lawn at 6:30 pm. The concert features orchestra favorites. Bring your own chairs, picnics, drinks, etc. for an enchanted evening under the oaks in the magnificent New Orleans City Park! LPO music director Carlos Miguel Prieto will lead the orchestra and the concert will feature the Marine Corps Band of New Orleans.
Wednesday at the Square is rolling along - So come on down to Lafayette Square for another stellar line-up for this year's concert series....there will be crafts, food and libations....Eric McFadden with Bernie Worrell, Luther Dickenson, Eric Bolivar, & Robert Mercurio
+ Dave Jordan Band get things movin' this evening at 5:00 pm - and check out the entire line-up so you can make your plans.
Opera Fun!
Tonight it's Opera On Tap at the Four Points Sheraton (541 Bourbon)in the Puccini Bar from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Join Opera on Tap - for a singing celebration of your favorite tunes from opera and Broadway. So bring your friends and family to the Four Points Sheraton to raise a glass and your voices to Opera on Tap! Four Points Sheraton has a special valet parking rate of $5 during the concert when you mention you are there for the Opera on Tap event.
Wednesday Evening Music
Have fun in Mid-City when you head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for for Meschiya Lake & Tom McDermott at 7:00, and be sure to stay on for Cary Hudson at 9:30 pm!!! And get your sammich early - kitchen closes about 9 tonight...
And there's more fun in Mid-City over at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)! Come on out for Major Bacon and some FREE BLTs - tonight at 10:00 pm...you can never get enough of the bacon and no cover!!
Looking for some dinner and then some music for dessert? Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) can help you out! Get an entree' over at Ye Olde College Inn and then get a half price ticket to the show right next door at Rock N' Bowl....Dance the night away with Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Review at 8:30 pm!!
Heading over to Frenchmen Street? Lots of places with no cover, but don't forget to tip the talent!!
There's great music this evening on Frenchmen Street tonight at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) - with an early and a late show. Come check out The Tin Men at 7:00 pm with no cover - And then it's Walter "Wolfman" Washington and the Roadmasters at 10:00 pm - cover's only $5.00 and you know the Wolfman's worth it!
The Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has an afternoon and evening filled with music!! Ben Polcer at 4:00, The Orleans 6 at 6:00 pm and top off the night with St. Louis Jim & The Frenchmen St. Jug Band!
Have a wonderful Wednesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!
www.gratisnola.com
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Fresh Food, A Movie and Lots of Music!
It's a beautiful Thursday!
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. This month the Market welcomes Cafe' Hope to the GPS tent for April! They have outdone themselves with this Tuesday’s menu! Can't wait to try the omargherita soup with fresh mozzarella & basil, slow roasted pork over sautéed kale & swiss chard w/ strawberries, grilled lemongrass tofu & julienned vegetable salad with chili-lime vinaigrette or strawberry shortcake with whipped cream....yum!!!
And if you want more fresh veggies head on over to the Hollygrove Market. You can go by their location at 8301 Olive Street between Noon and 6:00 pm. They also have home delivery if you can't make it to the Market - Click here to find out how - http://www.hollygrovemarket.com/content/5669
In the "Box" today!
-Chioggia or Golden Beets (Covey Rise Farms, Husser, LA)
-Rainbow Chard (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-All Nautral Arugula (Garden Guy Produce/Blair Grocery)
-Double Share of Strawberries (Vicknair Family Farms/Johnsdale Farms)
-Fava Beans (Monica’s Okra World, Garyville, LA)
-Salad Mix (Demian Reed, McNeil, MS)
-Siberian Kale (Demian Reed, McNeil, MS)
-Turnips (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Organic Pecans (Inglewood Farms, Alexandria, LA)
-Raw Sugar (Three Brothers Farm, Youngsville, LA)
Musical Movie Fun!
"Musically Speaking:" free screening of Soul to Soul tonight at the Antenna Gallery (3718 St. Claude Ave.) at 7:00 pm - On March 6, 1971, some of the greatest artists in popular music history traveled from the United States to Ghana, West Africa, to take part in a 14-hour musical celebration of the 14th anniversary of the independence of that country. Over 100,000 enthusiastic locals gathered for this unique cultural exchange between two continents. The award-winning film combines classic concert performances with scenes documenting the artists getting in touch with their roots as they return to the cultural motherland. With Wilson Pickett, Ike and Tina Turner, Santana, the Staple Singers, Willie Bobo, Les McCann, Eddie Harris, and the Voices of East Harlem.
MUSICALLY SPEAKING is a series of music-themed movie and documentary screenings, curated/hosted by DJ Soul Sister, and co-presented by Press Street, Charitable Film Network, WWOZ FM, and the N.O. African American Museum. Free admission and refreshments. Contact info@press-street.com
Good Music Tonight!
There's a great musical evening on the Avenue at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.) at 8:00 p.m. tonight! Have a fancy cocktail and listen to The New Orleans Guitar Quartet, with Cranston Clements, Phil DeGruy, John Rankin, and Jimmy Robinson, as they once again breathe fire into an otherwise normal Tuesday.
Head on over to Mid-City and to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for Johnny Sansone and John Fohl at 8:00 pm - don't miss out and come hungry for a Sammich!
Have some fun at the Allways Lounge (2240 St. Claude) with the All-Star Covered-Dish Country Jamboree starting at 9:00 pm with Phil The Tremelo King + Chad Crumb + The Western Sweethearts. See you there!
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 Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 10:00 pm!
It's a fun night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with the 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. This month the Market welcomes Cafe' Hope to the GPS tent for April! They have outdone themselves with this Tuesday’s menu! Can't wait to try the omargherita soup with fresh mozzarella & basil, slow roasted pork over sautéed kale & swiss chard w/ strawberries, grilled lemongrass tofu & julienned vegetable salad with chili-lime vinaigrette or strawberry shortcake with whipped cream....yum!!!
And if you want more fresh veggies head on over to the Hollygrove Market. You can go by their location at 8301 Olive Street between Noon and 6:00 pm. They also have home delivery if you can't make it to the Market - Click here to find out how - http://www.hollygrovemarket.com/content/5669
In the "Box" today!
-Chioggia or Golden Beets (Covey Rise Farms, Husser, LA)
-Rainbow Chard (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-All Nautral Arugula (Garden Guy Produce/Blair Grocery)
-Double Share of Strawberries (Vicknair Family Farms/Johnsdale Farms)
-Fava Beans (Monica’s Okra World, Garyville, LA)
-Salad Mix (Demian Reed, McNeil, MS)
-Siberian Kale (Demian Reed, McNeil, MS)
-Turnips (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Organic Pecans (Inglewood Farms, Alexandria, LA)
-Raw Sugar (Three Brothers Farm, Youngsville, LA)
Musical Movie Fun!
"Musically Speaking:" free screening of Soul to Soul tonight at the Antenna Gallery (3718 St. Claude Ave.) at 7:00 pm - On March 6, 1971, some of the greatest artists in popular music history traveled from the United States to Ghana, West Africa, to take part in a 14-hour musical celebration of the 14th anniversary of the independence of that country. Over 100,000 enthusiastic locals gathered for this unique cultural exchange between two continents. The award-winning film combines classic concert performances with scenes documenting the artists getting in touch with their roots as they return to the cultural motherland. With Wilson Pickett, Ike and Tina Turner, Santana, the Staple Singers, Willie Bobo, Les McCann, Eddie Harris, and the Voices of East Harlem.
MUSICALLY SPEAKING is a series of music-themed movie and documentary screenings, curated/hosted by DJ Soul Sister, and co-presented by Press Street, Charitable Film Network, WWOZ FM, and the N.O. African American Museum. Free admission and refreshments. Contact info@press-street.com
Good Music Tonight!
There's a great musical evening on the Avenue at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.) at 8:00 p.m. tonight! Have a fancy cocktail and listen to The New Orleans Guitar Quartet, with Cranston Clements, Phil DeGruy, John Rankin, and Jimmy Robinson, as they once again breathe fire into an otherwise normal Tuesday.
Head on over to Mid-City and to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for Johnny Sansone and John Fohl at 8:00 pm - don't miss out and come hungry for a Sammich!
Have some fun at the Allways Lounge (2240 St. Claude) with the All-Star Covered-Dish Country Jamboree starting at 9:00 pm with Phil The Tremelo King + Chad Crumb + The Western Sweethearts. See you there!
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 Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 10:00 pm!
It's a fun night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with the REBIRTH Brass Band - they come on around 10:30ish - there's a cover, but you'll be glad you paid and stayed up late!!
Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!
www.gratisnola.com
Friday, April 19, 2013
Happy Weekend with Wine, Fun in the Parks, Crawfish, Record Store Party and Earth Day!
Friday Night Fun!
Wine!
Hooray for wine! It's the weekly wine tasting over at Pearl Wine Co. - (formerly Cork & Bottle) (Orleans at Moss St.) - from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Come enjoy the wines of James Moises tasting including: Pinot Gris “Yamhill Carlton”, Pinot Noir “Mes Amis”, and Pinot Noir “Vieux Carre”. Also enjoy some veggies with NOLA Green Roots - they're hosting a "Vegetable Happy Hour" from 5-7pm.
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.
Jared Breaux, fresh back from his honeymoon, will be pouring 4 great wines from France at the Friday Free for All, plus Chef Walter will dazzle us with his creative small plates that have become "don't miss" edible treats on Fridays.
*And after Swirl...head right down the street for Lips and the Trips from 7:30 to 9:00 pm, at Fairgrinds Coffeehouse - Out in the Courtyard. Only cover charge are your Inhibitions! Come be with us!
There's more wine on the Bayou! It's Vino on the Bayou at The Pitot House (1440 Moss St.) from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Come enjoy wine tasting event of the Spring season. Come enjoy a glass of wine and the live music of The Courtyard Kings while watching the sunset on Bayou St. John. $5 admission for Louisiana Landmarks Society members and $10 general admission.
Fun at the Museum!
Movies in the Garden: Meet Me in St. Louis - at the New Orleans Museum of Art's (NOMA) Sculpture Garden - NOMA and the New Orleans Film Society are bringing more of your favorite films to the Besthoff Sculpture Garden.
**Admission: $6 for adults, $3 for NOMA/NOFS Members & children, 7 to 17. Guests who purchase admission to the museum will also have access to the Sculpture Garden and activities. Children 6 and under are free.
Also, be sure to check out the Friday Nights at NOMA
Tonight's Schedule:
5-7 p.m.: Music by Paul Soniat
5-7 p.m.: Art Activity
7:30 p.m.: Film: "Meet Me in St. Louis"
On view: Inventing the Modern World, Decorative Arts from the World's Fairs, 1851-1939
In the Ella West Freeman Galleries, through August 4th
Concert in the Courtyard!
Head down to the Quarter for Concerts in the Courtyard at the Historic New Orleans Collection....Experience a concert in the courtyard at the Historic New Orleans Collection in the heart of the French Quarter - 533 Royal Street. The Spring series is in full swing with a performance by the Lars Edegran's New Orleans Jazz Band! Admission is $10, FREE for THNOC members, and includes 3 complimentary Sazerac Rye Old-Fashioned cocktails provided by Sazerac! Guests must be 21 or older to enter and memberships begin at the low low price of $35.00 per person.
Saturday Fun!
It's Crawfest time over at Tulane - a full day of tons of crawfish (literally), music, more food and crafts. If you're Tulane student, faculty or staff you get the crawfish for free....other folks can pay $10 and get all the crawfish they want! Check out the schedule with bands The Funky Meters, Crawfest SuperJam feat. Eric Krasno & Alan Evans of Soulive + George Porter Jr. & John "Papa" Gros, The Main Squeeze, Honey Island Swamp Band!! Click the link above for more info!
It's Bugs and Brew for Drew at Mardi Gras World (next to the Convention Center). The Drew Rodrigue Foundation hosts the annual event featuring a crawfish competition, beer garden, kid's entertainment and live music by Papa Grows Funk, Honey Island Swamp Band, Johnny Sketch and Stone Rabbits. Visit www.bugsandbrew.com for details. General admission is free, VIP admission is $60. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Celebrate National Record Store Day at Louisiana Music Factory in the French Quarter (210 Decatur St.) with live in store performances from 2pm – Andrew Duhon, 3pm – Miss Sophie Lee - 4pm – Dave Jordan - Remember to support live local music in New Orleans!!
Saturday evening is Fortier Fest in Fortier Park (Esplanade at Mystery St.)...The fun starts at 4:00 pm with Walter "Wolfman" Washington, John Michael Rouchell and Allen Toussaint!! There's going to be great food from Cafe' Degas, Lola, Santa Fe, Cansecos, and Terranova's (to just to name a few), a silent auction, and of course lots good times for all!!
Sunday Fun!!
The Louisiana Bucket Brigade presents the fifth annual New Orleans Earth Day Festival and Green Business Expo, with music, food, beer, a second line, art installations, performances, children's activities, and an expo of craft, green businesses and nonprofit vendors, at Bayou St. John from 9:00 am to 7:30 pm. Click here for more info on all the fun!!
Pinch A Palooza is a family friendly street party at Deanie's Seafood (1713 Lake Ave.) in Bucktown that features Deanie's famous BOILED CRAWFISH and other delectable crawfish dishes from New Orleans' favorite seafood restaurant, plus a lineup of great New Orleans bands, entertainment for kids, an artists market and a racious Crawfish Eating Contest with teams competing for the title of Pinch A Palooza Champions!
Entertainment Line Up
• Breakwater Drive - Noon-12:45pm
• Vince Vance & The Valiants - 1:00pm-2:45pm
• Benjy Davis - 3:15pm - 4:30pm
• Crawfish Eating Contest - 4:30pm
• 610 Stompers - 5:00pm - 5:15pm
• Theresa Andersson - 5:15pm - 6:30pm
• Hot 8 Brass Band - 6:45pm - 8:00pm
Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this weekend...If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!!
www.gratisnola.com
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Fun Thursday with Concerts Everywhere!!
Fun Thursday!
It's a beautiful night to hang out at City Park and enjoy John Boutte for the Twilight Garden Concert Series! Voted Best Male Vocalist of the year at both the Best of the Beat and the Big Easy Awards. His song "Treme" is the theme song of the popular HBO series. Those who were lucky to attend his sold out concert last year were part of a magical night. Don't miss this year's show. The 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.
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 has Tate Moore and Dave Woolworth.Since meeting in Oxford, Mississisppi, 19 years ago, this duo has been playing a version of alternative country/roots rock that has been dubbed "funktry." Be sure to head on over to the bar for this month's signature drink - The Spring Fling - *Remember with your Ogden membership all of these excellent concerts are FREE!!!
Jazz in the Park Free Concert Series kicks off this evening in Armstrong Park! PUfAP is proud to present the third season of Jazz in the Park, inside of the historic Louis Armstrong Park. The events are FREE, begins today and runs from 5:00 to 8:00 pm through June 13th featuring a Marketplace that provides an opportunity to purchase fresh food, produce and craft market available to the public from 3:00 to 8:00 PM. Check out the great line-up of music below!
April 18 - Flow Tribe/James Andrews
April 25 - Shannon Powell's All-Star Band/Glen David Andrews
May 2 - Brass-A-Holics/Kermit Ruffins
May 9 - Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns/To Be Continued Brass Band
May 16 - The Blues Masters Ft. Big Al Carson/Big Chief Bo Dollis & The Wild Magnolias
May 23 - Hot 8 Brass Band/Donald Harrison & The Congo Sqaure Nation
May 30 - Colin Lake/George Porter, Jr. & Bill Summers
June 6 - Mike Soulman Baptiste/Joe Krown Trio Ft. Russell Batiste & Walter "Wolfman" Washington
June 13 - *Stay Tuned!*
The Live at Lafreniere Park Concert Series kicks off tonight at the Park Pavilion with Wise Guys at 6:00 pm. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, etc. and enjoy an evening of live music in the Park and best of all it is FREE!!
For more fun stuff to do and more music...check out the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!
It's a beautiful night to hang out at City Park and enjoy John Boutte for the Twilight Garden Concert Series! Voted Best Male Vocalist of the year at both the Best of the Beat and the Big Easy Awards. His song "Treme" is the theme song of the popular HBO series. Those who were lucky to attend his sold out concert last year were part of a magical night. Don't miss this year's show. The 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.
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 has Tate Moore and Dave Woolworth.Since meeting in Oxford, Mississisppi, 19 years ago, this duo has been playing a version of alternative country/roots rock that has been dubbed "funktry." Be sure to head on over to the bar for this month's signature drink - The Spring Fling - *Remember with your Ogden membership all of these excellent concerts are FREE!!!
Jazz in the Park Free Concert Series kicks off this evening in Armstrong Park! PUfAP is proud to present the third season of Jazz in the Park, inside of the historic Louis Armstrong Park. The events are FREE, begins today and runs from 5:00 to 8:00 pm through June 13th featuring a Marketplace that provides an opportunity to purchase fresh food, produce and craft market available to the public from 3:00 to 8:00 PM. Check out the great line-up of music below!
April 18 - Flow Tribe/James Andrews
April 25 - Shannon Powell's All-Star Band/Glen David Andrews
May 2 - Brass-A-Holics/Kermit Ruffins
May 9 - Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns/To Be Continued Brass Band
May 16 - The Blues Masters Ft. Big Al Carson/Big Chief Bo Dollis & The Wild Magnolias
May 23 - Hot 8 Brass Band/Donald Harrison & The Congo Sqaure Nation
May 30 - Colin Lake/George Porter, Jr. & Bill Summers
June 6 - Mike Soulman Baptiste/Joe Krown Trio Ft. Russell Batiste & Walter "Wolfman" Washington
June 13 - *Stay Tuned!*
The Live at Lafreniere Park Concert Series kicks off tonight at the Park Pavilion with Wise Guys at 6:00 pm. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, etc. and enjoy an evening of live music in the Park and best of all it is FREE!!
For more fun stuff to do and more music...check out the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Wednesday with a Benefit, Concert at the Square, a Book Signing and Lots of Music Around Town!
Happy Wednesday!!
Benefit!
Come out to help Officer Passaro tonight with a spectacular concert at Generations Hall (310 Andrew Higgins) - It's Rock-n-Roll for Passaro from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm! There's going to be music from Charmaine Neville, the Bucktown Allstars, the Wiseguys to just name a few!
*Local community leaders are hosting this major fundraising event for NOPD Officer John Passaro who was severely injured after he was shot several times during a robbery in the Bywater. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door (entrance includes restaurant tastings and 3 complimentary beverages). Tickets are available at any NOPD District Station or Gulf Coast Bank & Trust New Orleans locations (St. Charles, Carrollton and Harrison Avenue). Also, tickets are available online at the New Orleans Police & Justice Foundation’s website at www.NOPJF.org
Concert Time!
Wednesday at the Square is rolling along - So come on down to Lafayette Square for another stellar line-up for this year's concert series....there will be crafts, food and libations....The Revivalists + Disco Demolition Knights get things movin' this evening at 5:00 pm - and check out the entire line-up so you can make your plans.
Book Signing!
Come by The Historic New Orleans Collection (533 Royal Street) tonight from 6:00 to 8:00 pm for the Launch Party for The Historic New Orleans Collection's Latest Book - A Company Man: The Remarkable French-Atlantic Voyage of a Clerk for the Company of the Indies, presents the fascinating, uncensored travelogue of a young Frenchman who ventured to New Orleans in 1729. Recently rediscovered and never before published, Marc-Antoine Caillot's buoyant memoir has been translated from the original French and published, with an introduction and annotations by THNOC staff historian Erin M. Greenwald. Copies will be available for purchase at the event.
Wednesday Evening Music
If you're all revved up from the Square Fun...check this out...
Have fun in Mid-City when you head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for for Meschiya Lake & Tom McDermott at 7:00, and be sure to stay on for Cary Hudson at 9:30 pm!!! And get your sammich early - kitchen closes about 9 tonight...
And there's more fun in Mid-City over at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)! Come on out for a double header with Smashing Blonde at 8:00 pm and stay on for Major Bacon and some FREE BLTs - tonight at 10:00 pm...you can never get enough of the bacon and no cover!!
Looking for some dinner and then some music for dessert? Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) can help you out! Get an entree' over at Ye Olde College Inn and then get a half price ticket to the show right next door at Rock N' Bowl....Dance the night away with Johnny J & The Hitmen with Derek Huston at 8:30 pm!!
Heading over to Frenchmen Street? Lots of places with no cover, but don't forget to tip the talent!!
There's great music this evening on Frenchmen Street tonight at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) - with an early and a late show. Come check out The Tin Men at 7:00 pm with no cover - And then it's Walter "Wolfman" Washington and the Roadmasters at 10:00 pm - cover's only $5.00 and you know the Wolfman's worth it!
The Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has an afternoon and evening filled with music!! Ben Polcer at 4:00, The Orleans 6 at 6:00 pm and top off the night with St. Louis Jim & The Frenchmen St. Jug Band!
Have a wonderful Wednesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!
www.gratisnola.com
Benefit!
Come out to help Officer Passaro tonight with a spectacular concert at Generations Hall (310 Andrew Higgins) - It's Rock-n-Roll for Passaro from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm! There's going to be music from Charmaine Neville, the Bucktown Allstars, the Wiseguys to just name a few!
*Local community leaders are hosting this major fundraising event for NOPD Officer John Passaro who was severely injured after he was shot several times during a robbery in the Bywater. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door (entrance includes restaurant tastings and 3 complimentary beverages). Tickets are available at any NOPD District Station or Gulf Coast Bank & Trust New Orleans locations (St. Charles, Carrollton and Harrison Avenue). Also, tickets are available online at the New Orleans Police & Justice Foundation’s website at www.NOPJF.org
Concert Time!
Wednesday at the Square is rolling along - So come on down to Lafayette Square for another stellar line-up for this year's concert series....there will be crafts, food and libations....The Revivalists + Disco Demolition Knights get things movin' this evening at 5:00 pm - and check out the entire line-up so you can make your plans.
Book Signing!
Come by The Historic New Orleans Collection (533 Royal Street) tonight from 6:00 to 8:00 pm for the Launch Party for The Historic New Orleans Collection's Latest Book - A Company Man: The Remarkable French-Atlantic Voyage of a Clerk for the Company of the Indies, presents the fascinating, uncensored travelogue of a young Frenchman who ventured to New Orleans in 1729. Recently rediscovered and never before published, Marc-Antoine Caillot's buoyant memoir has been translated from the original French and published, with an introduction and annotations by THNOC staff historian Erin M. Greenwald. Copies will be available for purchase at the event.
Wednesday Evening Music
If you're all revved up from the Square Fun...check this out...
Have fun in Mid-City when you head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for for Meschiya Lake & Tom McDermott at 7:00, and be sure to stay on for Cary Hudson at 9:30 pm!!! And get your sammich early - kitchen closes about 9 tonight...
And there's more fun in Mid-City over at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)! Come on out for a double header with Smashing Blonde at 8:00 pm and stay on for Major Bacon and some FREE BLTs - tonight at 10:00 pm...you can never get enough of the bacon and no cover!!
Looking for some dinner and then some music for dessert? Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) can help you out! Get an entree' over at Ye Olde College Inn and then get a half price ticket to the show right next door at Rock N' Bowl....Dance the night away with Johnny J & The Hitmen with Derek Huston at 8:30 pm!!
Heading over to Frenchmen Street? Lots of places with no cover, but don't forget to tip the talent!!
There's great music this evening on Frenchmen Street tonight at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) - with an early and a late show. Come check out The Tin Men at 7:00 pm with no cover - And then it's Walter "Wolfman" Washington and the Roadmasters at 10:00 pm - cover's only $5.00 and you know the Wolfman's worth it!
The Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has an afternoon and evening filled with music!! Ben Polcer at 4:00, The Orleans 6 at 6:00 pm and top off the night with St. Louis Jim & The Frenchmen St. Jug Band!
Have a wonderful Wednesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!
www.gratisnola.com
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
It's a Wonderful Tuesday with Veggies, Fizzy Cocktails, A Movie, A Trust Party and More!
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. This month the Market welcomes Cafe' Hope to the GPS tent for April! They have outdone themselves with this Tuesday’s menu! Can't wait to try the oyster and tomato soup, the sweet potato biscuit and pork belly slider and the strawberry & beet salad. Bring your appetite, and finish it all off with their sweet-sounding fresh strawberry tart....yum!!!
And if you want more fresh veggies head on over to the Hollygrove Market. You can go by their location at 8301 Olive Street between Noon and 6:00 pm. They also have home delivery if you can't make it to the Market - Click here to find out how - http://www.hollygrovemarket.com/content/5669
In the "Box" today!
-Sweet Potatoes (Pointe Coupee Minority Growers Co-op, Pointe Coupee Parish)
-All Natural Salad Mix (NOLA Grow Your Own/Grow Dat Youth Farm)
-All Natural Arugula (Garden Guy Produce/ NOLA Grow Your Own)
-Double Share of Strawberries (Johnsdale Farms/Vicknair Farms)
-Fava Beans (Monica’s Okra World, Garyville, LA)
-Tomatoes (Cajun Growers/Tomott’s)
-Beets (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Spinach (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Kale (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
Fizzy Cocktails!
The Pop Shop v2.0 at Faubourg Wines (2805 St. Claude) from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Back by popular demand, a revisiting of lasts years wildly successful pop-up bar! Check out the "soda shop" style cocktails, most of which will be bottled and fizzy. Cheers!
Musical Movie Fun!
"Musically Speaking:" free screening of The Five Heartbeatstonight at the Antenna Gallery (3718 St. Claude Ave.) at 7:00 pm - This feature-length musical drama, loosely based on the stories of The Temptations, the Four Tops, The Dells, and others, follows the three-decade rise and fall of a fictional R&B vocal group The Five Heartbeats. is the story of five young friends drawn together by music. Their dream of success takes them from amateur nights in ghetto clubs to the pinnacle of show business success and personal tragedy. Written, directed by, and starring Robert Townsend, and co-written by Keenan Ivory Wayans.
MUSICALLY SPEAKING is a series of music-themed movie and documentary screenings, curated/hosted by DJ Soul Sister, and co-presented by Press Street, Charitable Film Network, WWOZ FM, and the N.O. African American Museum. Free admission and refreshments. Contact info@press-street.com
Good Music Tonight!
Head on down to the Louisiana Music Factory (210 Decatur) at 6:00 pm for a special in store concert performance it's the Ken Colyer Trust Party featuring Kid Simmons' New Orleans Jazz Band!!
There's a great musical evening on the Avenue at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.) at 8:00 p.m. tonight! Have a fancy cocktail and listen to guitar playing man, John Rankin!
Head on over to Mid-City and to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) John Fohl will be joined by Alvin Youngblood Hart at 8:00 pm - don't miss out and come hungry for a Sammich!
Have some fun at the Allways Lounge (2240 St. Claude) with the All-Star Covered-Dish Country Jamboree starting at 9:00 pm with Patrick Cooper + Ryan Williams + The Hokum High Rollers. See you there!
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 Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 10:00 pm!
It's a fun night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with the 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. This month the Market welcomes Cafe' Hope to the GPS tent for April! They have outdone themselves with this Tuesday’s menu! Can't wait to try the oyster and tomato soup, the sweet potato biscuit and pork belly slider and the strawberry & beet salad. Bring your appetite, and finish it all off with their sweet-sounding fresh strawberry tart....yum!!!
And if you want more fresh veggies head on over to the Hollygrove Market. You can go by their location at 8301 Olive Street between Noon and 6:00 pm. They also have home delivery if you can't make it to the Market - Click here to find out how - http://www.hollygrovemarket.com/content/5669
In the "Box" today!
-Sweet Potatoes (Pointe Coupee Minority Growers Co-op, Pointe Coupee Parish)
-All Natural Salad Mix (NOLA Grow Your Own/Grow Dat Youth Farm)
-All Natural Arugula (Garden Guy Produce/ NOLA Grow Your Own)
-Double Share of Strawberries (Johnsdale Farms/Vicknair Farms)
-Fava Beans (Monica’s Okra World, Garyville, LA)
-Tomatoes (Cajun Growers/Tomott’s)
-Beets (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Spinach (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Kale (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
Fizzy Cocktails!
The Pop Shop v2.0 at Faubourg Wines (2805 St. Claude) from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Back by popular demand, a revisiting of lasts years wildly successful pop-up bar! Check out the "soda shop" style cocktails, most of which will be bottled and fizzy. Cheers!
Musical Movie Fun!
"Musically Speaking:" free screening of The Five Heartbeatstonight at the Antenna Gallery (3718 St. Claude Ave.) at 7:00 pm - This feature-length musical drama, loosely based on the stories of The Temptations, the Four Tops, The Dells, and others, follows the three-decade rise and fall of a fictional R&B vocal group The Five Heartbeats. is the story of five young friends drawn together by music. Their dream of success takes them from amateur nights in ghetto clubs to the pinnacle of show business success and personal tragedy. Written, directed by, and starring Robert Townsend, and co-written by Keenan Ivory Wayans.
MUSICALLY SPEAKING is a series of music-themed movie and documentary screenings, curated/hosted by DJ Soul Sister, and co-presented by Press Street, Charitable Film Network, WWOZ FM, and the N.O. African American Museum. Free admission and refreshments. Contact info@press-street.com
Good Music Tonight!
Head on down to the Louisiana Music Factory (210 Decatur) at 6:00 pm for a special in store concert performance it's the Ken Colyer Trust Party featuring Kid Simmons' New Orleans Jazz Band!!
There's a great musical evening on the Avenue at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.) at 8:00 p.m. tonight! Have a fancy cocktail and listen to guitar playing man, John Rankin!
Head on over to Mid-City and to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) John Fohl will be joined by Alvin Youngblood Hart at 8:00 pm - don't miss out and come hungry for a Sammich!
Have some fun at the Allways Lounge (2240 St. Claude) with the All-Star Covered-Dish Country Jamboree starting at 9:00 pm with Patrick Cooper + Ryan Williams + The Hokum High Rollers. See you there!
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 Smokin' Time Jazz Club at 10:00 pm!
It's a fun night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with the REBIRTH Brass Band - they come on around 10:30ish - there's a cover, but you'll be glad you paid and stayed up late!!
Have a wonderful Tuesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!
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Monday, April 15, 2013
Happy Monday with a Movie and Music!
Happy Monday!
Movie Fun!
The NOLA Japanese Cinema Series at Cafe Istanbul (2372 St. Claude Avenue) continues with tonight's film Big Man Japan - An eccentric 40 year old man lives alone in a decrepit house in Tokyo. He periodically transforms into a giant, about 30 meters tall, and defends Japan by battling similarly sized monsters that turn up and destroy buildings. Japanese with English subtitles. Comedy.
*For more information contact mail@charitablefilmnetwork.org. Admission Free - Cash Bar.
Monday Night Music!
If you're looking for some great Irish food and fun head on over to The Irish House (1432 St. Charles Ave.). They've got an amazing happy hour from 3:00 to 6:00 pm and stay on for an Irish Music Jam at 7:00 pm!
Head on Uptown and enjoy some cocktails over at the Columns Hotel (3811 St. Charles)....Tonight David Doucet of BeauSoleil fame performs at 8:00 pm!
There's good times in Mid-City over at Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal). It's Evan Christopher's 5th Annual post French Quarter Fest Int'l Jam Session at 8:00 pm!
Enjoy your Monday even more with a happy hour over at the Circle Bar (1032 St. Charles Ave.) with music from Missy Meatlocker!!
Lots of fun around Frenchmen Street!
There's fun at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) - Come early for Luke Winslow King at 7:00 pm and stay on for Glen David Andrews for his Monday gig at 10:00 pm! Enjoy the music!
Be sure to make a stop by the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) early for this great line-up of music...Sarah McCoy and the Oopsie Daisies at 4:00 pm, Dominick Grillo and The Frenchmen Street All Stars at 6:00 pm and be sure to stay on for the Jazz Vipers at 10:00 pm!
And stop into Snug Harbor (626 Frenchmen) for one of the longest running performers in NOLA - It's Monday night with the Charmaine Neville Band at 8:00 pm - Yes, there's a cover, but Charmaine is worth every penny! While you're 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
Movie Fun!
The NOLA Japanese Cinema Series at Cafe Istanbul (2372 St. Claude Avenue) continues with tonight's film Big Man Japan - An eccentric 40 year old man lives alone in a decrepit house in Tokyo. He periodically transforms into a giant, about 30 meters tall, and defends Japan by battling similarly sized monsters that turn up and destroy buildings. Japanese with English subtitles. Comedy.
*For more information contact mail@charitablefilmnetwork.org. Admission Free - Cash Bar.
Monday Night Music!
If you're looking for some great Irish food and fun head on over to The Irish House (1432 St. Charles Ave.). They've got an amazing happy hour from 3:00 to 6:00 pm and stay on for an Irish Music Jam at 7:00 pm!
Head on Uptown and enjoy some cocktails over at the Columns Hotel (3811 St. Charles)....Tonight David Doucet of BeauSoleil fame performs at 8:00 pm!
There's good times in Mid-City over at Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal). It's Evan Christopher's 5th Annual post French Quarter Fest Int'l Jam Session at 8:00 pm!
Enjoy your Monday even more with a happy hour over at the Circle Bar (1032 St. Charles Ave.) with music from Missy Meatlocker!!
Lots of fun around Frenchmen Street!
There's fun at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) - Come early for Luke Winslow King at 7:00 pm and stay on for Glen David Andrews for his Monday gig at 10:00 pm! Enjoy the music!
Be sure to make a stop by the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) early for this great line-up of music...Sarah McCoy and the Oopsie Daisies at 4:00 pm, Dominick Grillo and The Frenchmen Street All Stars at 6:00 pm and be sure to stay on for the Jazz Vipers at 10:00 pm!
And stop into Snug Harbor (626 Frenchmen) for one of the longest running performers in NOLA - It's Monday night with the Charmaine Neville Band at 8:00 pm - Yes, there's a cover, but Charmaine is worth every penny! While you're 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
Friday, April 12, 2013
French Quarter Festin' All Weekend Long!!!
Happy French Quarter Fest Weekend!! It's going to be beautiful. Check out all the fun - just click on the links below...and go a little further down for even more events - Have a good one!!
FESTIVAL MAP
http://www.fqfi.org/frenchquarterfest/fqfi_map.html
MUSIC SCHEDULE
http://www.fqfi.org/frenchquarterfest/schedule/
FOOD
http://www.fqfi.org/frenchquarterfest/fqfi_food.html
SPECIAL EVENTS
http://www.fqfi.org/frenchquarterfest/fqfi_specialevents.html
Friday Events
French Quarter Festival Second-Line Kickoff Parade led by the Paulin Brothers - 100 block of Bourbon Street to Jackson Square - 10AM
French Quarter Festival and NOLA Jitterbugs present free dancelessons at French Quarter Festival - The French Market Traditional Jazz Stage and the Chevron Cajun-Zydeco Showcase will feature dancing and classes in the following: Traditional Jazz, 1920sCharleston, Swing Dance, Cajun Jitterbug, and Zydeco. All classes arefree and open to the public and are taught by professional dancersfrom NOLA Jitterbugs, Dancing Man 504, and Dance Quarter.
French Quarter Festival Artist Poster Signing, featuring Tami Curtis - Vincent Art Gallery, 631 Decatur; hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served -3PM to 6PM Meet the artist!
Saturday Events
Pirates Alley Juried Art Show - presented by the New Orleans Art Association; over 100 artists displaying original fine art in Pirates Alley, Pere Antoine Alley, Cabildo Alley, and Royal Street - 8AM to 6PM
Little Red School House 5K Race(H) and Family Fest(I) - 5K, family fun, food, music and art to benefit KIPP: McDonogh 15 School for Creative Arts; Race begins at Bourbon and Dumaine; register at KIPP:McDonogh 15; 721 St. Philip; call 504-301-6954or email agriffith@mcdonogh15.org for more information; 5K raceat 8AM; Family Fest at KIPP:McDonogh 15 from NOON to 4PM
Rouses World Championship Crawfish Eating Contest hosted by Rouses and the IFEA (International Federation of Eating) at Louisiana State Museum's Old U.S. Mint - HIGH NOON
French Quarter Festival and NOLA Jitterbugs present free dance lessons at French Quarter Festival - The French Market Traditional Jazz Stage, Chevron Cajun-Zydeco Showcase, and Chevron Children's Headquarters will feature dancing and classes in the following: Traditional Jazz, 1920s Charleston, Swing Dance, Cajun Jitterbug, and Zydeco. Classes are taught by professional dancers from NOLA Jitterbugs, Dancing Man 504, and Dance Quarter. All classes are free and open to the public.
Let Them Talk: Conversations on Louisiana Music Louisiana State Museum's Old U.S. Mint, 3rd Floor. Free and open to the public. See reverse side for detailed information11:30AM - I Will Never Be Alone In This Land -singer, songwriter and guitarist Alex McMurray interviewed by Gwen Thompkins.
12:30PM - Sing, Swing and Dance - Vocalist, banjoist, tap dancer and bandleader Banu Gibson interviewed by Fred Kasten.
1:30PM - 21st Century Trumpet in a Brass Lovin' Town - Trumpeter and vocalist Leroy Jones interviewed by Fred Kasten.
2:30PM - Harmony and Swing: the Pfister Sisters - Vocalists Holley Bendtsen, Yvette Voelker and Debbie Davis - with pianist Amasa Miller interviewed by Fred Kasten.
3:30PM - The Zydeco Experience - Grammy Award winning artist Terrance Simien interviewed by Michael Tisserand.
Film Festival at French Quarter Festival presented by Timecode:NOLA Louisiana State Museum's Old U.S. Mint, 3rd Floor. Free and open to the public.
5PM - Original Feature Documentary 'Bury The Hatchet' by New Orleans director Aaron Walker - Q&A with Aaron Walker following the screening (86 mins)
Chevron Children's Headquarters on the Natchez Wharf (New Location: Toulouse Street at the River): face painting, nature activities, games, children's performance tent, family fun entertainment, and more! NEW for
2013, introducing the Chevron STEM Zone (STEM: science, technology engineering and math initiative), a unique and interactive environment built to inspire students to inquire and foster a passion around the science, technology, engineering and math in every arena, including arts and culture. The "STEM ZONE" will also feature multiple learning stations, where students can learn about how technology and science influenced the evolution of music over the last century. 11AM to 6PM
Chevron Children's Activities and Fun at the Hermann-Grima House: fun for kids of all ages. Entertaining and educational projects will be hosted by: Louisiana State Museum, Dancing Grounds, Kuumba Institute (Ashe Cultural Arts Center), 3 Ring Circus Arts Education, BigClass, Homer A. Plessy Community School, and Hermann-Grima House. The beautiful courtyard gardens of the Hermann-Grima House arelocated at 820 St. Louis Street - NOON to 5PM
Opera at Dusk - operatic performances with musical accompaniment; sponsored by the French Market and La Belle Galerie; new location! Upper and Lower Pontalba buildings on Jackson Square, at Chartres Street. - 6:30PM
Battle of the Bands - traditional jazz bands compete in a rousing playoff - 400 block of Royal - 5:30PM to 7PM
Fireworks on the Mississippi River - Join us on the riverfront for a spectacular fireworks display. Sponsored by neighborhood partner and friend, Tropical Isle. Fireworks display by Louisiana's own Pyrotecnico - 9PM
Sunday Events
Pirates Alley Juried Art Show - presented by the New Orleans Art ssociation; over 100 artists displaying original fine art in Pirates Alley, Pere Antoine Alley, Cabildo Alley, and Royal Street - 8AM to 6PM
Little Red School House Family Fest - Family fun, food, music and art to benefit KIPP: McDonogh 15 School for Creative Arts, 721 St.Philip - NOON to 4PM
French Quarter Festival and NOLA Jitterbugs present free dance lessons at French Quarter Festival - The French Market Traditional Jazz Stage, Chevron Cajun-Zydeco Showcase, and Chevron Children's Headquarters will feature dancing and classes in the following: Traditional Jazz, 1920s Charleston, Swing Dance, Cajun Jitterbug, and Zydeco. Classes are taught by professional dancers from NOLA Jitterbugs, Dancing Man 504, and Dance Quarter. All classes are free and open to the public.
Let Them Talk: Conversations on Louisiana Music Louisiana State Museum's Old U.S. Mint, 3rd Floor. Free and open to the public.
11:30AM - Carnival Time in the Ex-Treme - Pianist, vocalist, producer and songwriter John Autin with Al "Carnival Time" Johnson interviewed by Fred Kasten.
12:30PM - Sweet New Licks on the Old Licorice Stick - Clarinetist Tim Laughlin interviewed by Fred Kasten.
1:30PM - The Cornet King of New Orleans - Cornetist Connie Jones interviewed by Fred Kasten.
2:30PM - Banjo a la Creole - Banjoist, producer, composer and arranger Don Vappie interviewed by Fred Kasten.
3:30PM - The Fiddlin' End -Beausoleil founder, fiddler and vocalist Michael Doucet and second fiddler and bassist Mitch Reed interviewed by Michael Tisserand.
Film Festival at French Quarter Festival presented by Timecode:NOLA Louisiana State Museum's Old U.S. Mint, 3rd Floor. Free and open to the public. See reverse side for detailed information
5PM - Music Video - 'Love My Baby' by King James and the Special Men; immediately followed by NOLA Original Feature Film - 'Where Y'at? (hello)' by Timecode:NOLA and 15 local directors - Q&A following the screening - (72 mins)
Chevron Children's Headquarters on the Natchez Wharf (New Location: Toulouse Street at the River): face painting, nature activities, games, children's performance tent, family fun entertainment, and more! NEW for 2013, introducing the Chevron STEM Zone (STEM: science, technology engineering and math initiative), a unique and interactive environment built to inspire students to inquire and foster a passion around the science, technology, engineering and math in every arena, including arts and culture. The "STEM ZONE" will also feature multiple learning stations, where students can learn about how technology and science influenced the evolution of music over the last century. 11AM to 6PM
Chevron Children's Activities and Fun at the Hermann-Grima House: fun for kids of all ages. Entertaining and educational projects will be hosted by: Louisiana State Museum, Dancing Grounds, Kuumba Institute (Ashe Cultural Arts Center), 3 Ring Circus Arts Education, BigClass, Homer A. Plessy Community School, and Hermann-Grima House. The beautiful courtyard gardens of the Hermann-Grima House arelocated at 820 St. Louis Street - NOON to 5PM
Dancing at Dusk - You'll be 'In the Mood' for a 'Sentimental Journey' with the sounds of Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Count Basie and other favorites from the 30s, 40s and 50s. Come dance and swing at this festival favorite with The Tomcats. 400 block of Royal Street - 6:00PM to 7:15PM
St. Louis Cathedral Annual Spring Concert - Under the direction of Dreux Montegut, the St. Louis Cathedral Concert Choir and Orchestra, along with other guests - the Symphony Chorus of New Orleans, Steven Edwards, conductor - will present two works: Franz Schubert's Mass in G, D.167, a work for string orchestra, organ, mixed chorus, and soprano, tenor and baritone soloists, performed in Latin and Gabriel Faure's Requiem in D Minor, Opus 48, a work for orchestra, organ, mixed chorus and two soloists, soprano and baritone, performed in Latin. Free and open to the public - 7PM
Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this today and tomorrow...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
FESTIVAL MAP
http://www.fqfi.org/frenchquarterfest/fqfi_map.html
MUSIC SCHEDULE
http://www.fqfi.org/frenchquarterfest/schedule/
FOOD
http://www.fqfi.org/frenchquarterfest/fqfi_food.html
SPECIAL EVENTS
http://www.fqfi.org/frenchquarterfest/fqfi_specialevents.html
Friday Events
French Quarter Festival Second-Line Kickoff Parade led by the Paulin Brothers - 100 block of Bourbon Street to Jackson Square - 10AM
French Quarter Festival and NOLA Jitterbugs present free dancelessons at French Quarter Festival - The French Market Traditional Jazz Stage and the Chevron Cajun-Zydeco Showcase will feature dancing and classes in the following: Traditional Jazz, 1920sCharleston, Swing Dance, Cajun Jitterbug, and Zydeco. All classes arefree and open to the public and are taught by professional dancersfrom NOLA Jitterbugs, Dancing Man 504, and Dance Quarter.
French Quarter Festival Artist Poster Signing, featuring Tami Curtis - Vincent Art Gallery, 631 Decatur; hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served -3PM to 6PM Meet the artist!
Saturday Events
Pirates Alley Juried Art Show - presented by the New Orleans Art Association; over 100 artists displaying original fine art in Pirates Alley, Pere Antoine Alley, Cabildo Alley, and Royal Street - 8AM to 6PM
Little Red School House 5K Race(H) and Family Fest(I) - 5K, family fun, food, music and art to benefit KIPP: McDonogh 15 School for Creative Arts; Race begins at Bourbon and Dumaine; register at KIPP:McDonogh 15; 721 St. Philip; call 504-301-6954or email agriffith@mcdonogh15.org for more information; 5K raceat 8AM; Family Fest at KIPP:McDonogh 15 from NOON to 4PM
Rouses World Championship Crawfish Eating Contest hosted by Rouses and the IFEA (International Federation of Eating) at Louisiana State Museum's Old U.S. Mint - HIGH NOON
French Quarter Festival and NOLA Jitterbugs present free dance lessons at French Quarter Festival - The French Market Traditional Jazz Stage, Chevron Cajun-Zydeco Showcase, and Chevron Children's Headquarters will feature dancing and classes in the following: Traditional Jazz, 1920s Charleston, Swing Dance, Cajun Jitterbug, and Zydeco. Classes are taught by professional dancers from NOLA Jitterbugs, Dancing Man 504, and Dance Quarter. All classes are free and open to the public.
Let Them Talk: Conversations on Louisiana Music Louisiana State Museum's Old U.S. Mint, 3rd Floor. Free and open to the public. See reverse side for detailed information11:30AM - I Will Never Be Alone In This Land -singer, songwriter and guitarist Alex McMurray interviewed by Gwen Thompkins.
12:30PM - Sing, Swing and Dance - Vocalist, banjoist, tap dancer and bandleader Banu Gibson interviewed by Fred Kasten.
1:30PM - 21st Century Trumpet in a Brass Lovin' Town - Trumpeter and vocalist Leroy Jones interviewed by Fred Kasten.
2:30PM - Harmony and Swing: the Pfister Sisters - Vocalists Holley Bendtsen, Yvette Voelker and Debbie Davis - with pianist Amasa Miller interviewed by Fred Kasten.
3:30PM - The Zydeco Experience - Grammy Award winning artist Terrance Simien interviewed by Michael Tisserand.
Film Festival at French Quarter Festival presented by Timecode:NOLA Louisiana State Museum's Old U.S. Mint, 3rd Floor. Free and open to the public.
5PM - Original Feature Documentary 'Bury The Hatchet' by New Orleans director Aaron Walker - Q&A with Aaron Walker following the screening (86 mins)
Chevron Children's Headquarters on the Natchez Wharf (New Location: Toulouse Street at the River): face painting, nature activities, games, children's performance tent, family fun entertainment, and more! NEW for
2013, introducing the Chevron STEM Zone (STEM: science, technology engineering and math initiative), a unique and interactive environment built to inspire students to inquire and foster a passion around the science, technology, engineering and math in every arena, including arts and culture. The "STEM ZONE" will also feature multiple learning stations, where students can learn about how technology and science influenced the evolution of music over the last century. 11AM to 6PM
Chevron Children's Activities and Fun at the Hermann-Grima House: fun for kids of all ages. Entertaining and educational projects will be hosted by: Louisiana State Museum, Dancing Grounds, Kuumba Institute (Ashe Cultural Arts Center), 3 Ring Circus Arts Education, BigClass, Homer A. Plessy Community School, and Hermann-Grima House. The beautiful courtyard gardens of the Hermann-Grima House arelocated at 820 St. Louis Street - NOON to 5PM
Opera at Dusk - operatic performances with musical accompaniment; sponsored by the French Market and La Belle Galerie; new location! Upper and Lower Pontalba buildings on Jackson Square, at Chartres Street. - 6:30PM
Battle of the Bands - traditional jazz bands compete in a rousing playoff - 400 block of Royal - 5:30PM to 7PM
Fireworks on the Mississippi River - Join us on the riverfront for a spectacular fireworks display. Sponsored by neighborhood partner and friend, Tropical Isle. Fireworks display by Louisiana's own Pyrotecnico - 9PM
Sunday Events
Pirates Alley Juried Art Show - presented by the New Orleans Art ssociation; over 100 artists displaying original fine art in Pirates Alley, Pere Antoine Alley, Cabildo Alley, and Royal Street - 8AM to 6PM
Little Red School House Family Fest - Family fun, food, music and art to benefit KIPP: McDonogh 15 School for Creative Arts, 721 St.Philip - NOON to 4PM
French Quarter Festival and NOLA Jitterbugs present free dance lessons at French Quarter Festival - The French Market Traditional Jazz Stage, Chevron Cajun-Zydeco Showcase, and Chevron Children's Headquarters will feature dancing and classes in the following: Traditional Jazz, 1920s Charleston, Swing Dance, Cajun Jitterbug, and Zydeco. Classes are taught by professional dancers from NOLA Jitterbugs, Dancing Man 504, and Dance Quarter. All classes are free and open to the public.
Let Them Talk: Conversations on Louisiana Music Louisiana State Museum's Old U.S. Mint, 3rd Floor. Free and open to the public.
11:30AM - Carnival Time in the Ex-Treme - Pianist, vocalist, producer and songwriter John Autin with Al "Carnival Time" Johnson interviewed by Fred Kasten.
12:30PM - Sweet New Licks on the Old Licorice Stick - Clarinetist Tim Laughlin interviewed by Fred Kasten.
1:30PM - The Cornet King of New Orleans - Cornetist Connie Jones interviewed by Fred Kasten.
2:30PM - Banjo a la Creole - Banjoist, producer, composer and arranger Don Vappie interviewed by Fred Kasten.
3:30PM - The Fiddlin' End -Beausoleil founder, fiddler and vocalist Michael Doucet and second fiddler and bassist Mitch Reed interviewed by Michael Tisserand.
Film Festival at French Quarter Festival presented by Timecode:NOLA Louisiana State Museum's Old U.S. Mint, 3rd Floor. Free and open to the public. See reverse side for detailed information
5PM - Music Video - 'Love My Baby' by King James and the Special Men; immediately followed by NOLA Original Feature Film - 'Where Y'at? (hello)' by Timecode:NOLA and 15 local directors - Q&A following the screening - (72 mins)
Chevron Children's Headquarters on the Natchez Wharf (New Location: Toulouse Street at the River): face painting, nature activities, games, children's performance tent, family fun entertainment, and more! NEW for 2013, introducing the Chevron STEM Zone (STEM: science, technology engineering and math initiative), a unique and interactive environment built to inspire students to inquire and foster a passion around the science, technology, engineering and math in every arena, including arts and culture. The "STEM ZONE" will also feature multiple learning stations, where students can learn about how technology and science influenced the evolution of music over the last century. 11AM to 6PM
Chevron Children's Activities and Fun at the Hermann-Grima House: fun for kids of all ages. Entertaining and educational projects will be hosted by: Louisiana State Museum, Dancing Grounds, Kuumba Institute (Ashe Cultural Arts Center), 3 Ring Circus Arts Education, BigClass, Homer A. Plessy Community School, and Hermann-Grima House. The beautiful courtyard gardens of the Hermann-Grima House arelocated at 820 St. Louis Street - NOON to 5PM
Dancing at Dusk - You'll be 'In the Mood' for a 'Sentimental Journey' with the sounds of Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Count Basie and other favorites from the 30s, 40s and 50s. Come dance and swing at this festival favorite with The Tomcats. 400 block of Royal Street - 6:00PM to 7:15PM
St. Louis Cathedral Annual Spring Concert - Under the direction of Dreux Montegut, the St. Louis Cathedral Concert Choir and Orchestra, along with other guests - the Symphony Chorus of New Orleans, Steven Edwards, conductor - will present two works: Franz Schubert's Mass in G, D.167, a work for string orchestra, organ, mixed chorus, and soprano, tenor and baritone soloists, performed in Latin and Gabriel Faure's Requiem in D Minor, Opus 48, a work for orchestra, organ, mixed chorus and two soloists, soprano and baritone, performed in Latin. Free and open to the public - 7PM
Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this today and tomorrow...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, April 11, 2013
Rain Rain Go Away It's French Quarter Festin' Time!!!!
Good Morning Everybody,
It's finally here....Hooray!! Okay...it may be a little yucky outside today, but the weather peeps are saying it should stop raining around 2ish or 3ish - so we can get out there and do some celebrating!!!
Today is the FIRST day of French Quarter Fest, and today is locals day...so sneak out of work and head on down to the biggest free festival in the South!! Head to Jackson Square around noon for the world's largest brunch and some amazing music...then cruise down to the River for even more music! Click on the link for all the music, food and fun info! (The weather really IS going to get better!!)
More Thursday Events
Don't miss out on the weekly wine tasting at Cork and Bottle (3700 Orleans ) about 5:00 pm in Mid-City and tasting is free..... And be sure to stop by the Crescent City Farmer's Market and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more!
Concerts!
It's a beautiful night to hang out at City Park and enjoy Tricia Boutte and Paul Longstreth for the Twilight Garden Concert Series! Tricia Boutte and Paul Longstreth have been working on-stage together for almost twenty years. First paired with Bob French and the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, this New Orleans duo has since toured worldwide with regular appearances in both New Orleans and all over Norway. Their songs, both originals and standards, spans almost the entirety of New Orleans music, from Ragtime and Traditional Jazz, to Rock and Roll, R&B, and Gospel. This will be Ms. Boutte's first appearance in what will be her only New Orleans tour this year!" The 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.
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 has A Classical Night with Andre Bohren. A change of pace for this drummer of the rock band Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes. Bohren -- a classically trained pianist -- will share his talent on the piano with a number of pieces. Be sure to head on over to the bar for this month's signature drink - The Spring Fling - *Remember with your Ogden membership all of these excellent concerts are FREE!!!
Some More Thursday Night Music
It's finally here....Hooray!! Okay...it may be a little yucky outside today, but the weather peeps are saying it should stop raining around 2ish or 3ish - so we can get out there and do some celebrating!!!
Today is the FIRST day of French Quarter Fest, and today is locals day...so sneak out of work and head on down to the biggest free festival in the South!! Head to Jackson Square around noon for the world's largest brunch and some amazing music...then cruise down to the River for even more music! Click on the link for all the music, food and fun info! (The weather really IS going to get better!!)
More Thursday Events
Don't miss out on the weekly wine tasting at Cork and Bottle (3700 Orleans ) about 5:00 pm in Mid-City and tasting is free..... And be sure to stop by the Crescent City Farmer's Market and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more!
Concerts!
It's a beautiful night to hang out at City Park and enjoy Tricia Boutte and Paul Longstreth for the Twilight Garden Concert Series! Tricia Boutte and Paul Longstreth have been working on-stage together for almost twenty years. First paired with Bob French and the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, this New Orleans duo has since toured worldwide with regular appearances in both New Orleans and all over Norway. Their songs, both originals and standards, spans almost the entirety of New Orleans music, from Ragtime and Traditional Jazz, to Rock and Roll, R&B, and Gospel. This will be Ms. Boutte's first appearance in what will be her only New Orleans tour this year!" The 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.
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 has A Classical Night with Andre Bohren. A change of pace for this drummer of the rock band Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes. Bohren -- a classically trained pianist -- will share his talent on the piano with a number of pieces. Be sure to head on over to the bar for this month's signature drink - The Spring Fling - *Remember with your Ogden membership all of these excellent concerts are FREE!!!
Some More Thursday Night Music
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Happy Wednesday with Dat Dogs, Wednesday at the Square, Harrison Avenue Market and More!
Happy Wednesday!!
Celebrate the hot dog!
It's a Grand Opening Celebration!!! The newest Dat Dog location at 3336 Magazine Street will hold a grand opening featuring complimentary Dat Dog samples and select draft beer on the house!! Be there for the ribbon cutting with City Council woman, Latoya Cantrell at 5:45 p.m! The second location of the beloved hot dog emporium houses an outdoor beer garden and seated patio, and offers the same artisan hot dogs, low prices and Laissez les bons temps rouler attitude as the original Freret Street hotspot. The Magazine St. location is open Sunday -Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Come eat a dog!
Concert Time!
Wednesday at the Square is rolling along - So come on down to Lafayette Square for another stellar line-up for this year's concert series....there will be crafts, food and libations....The Mother Hips + Jon Roniger get things movin' this evening at 5:00 pm - and check out the entire line-up so you can make your plans.
Market Fun!
Head on over to Lakeview and the Harrison Avenue Marketplace presented by Beacon of Hope tonight from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm in the parking lot of Lakeview Grocery at 801 Harrison Avenue. You'll enjoy music by Omega 3 and there will be 75 arts, crafts and food vendors! Grace Evangelical Church will be there with great activities for the little ones. You can enjoy the famous char-grilled oysters from Drago's or Baked Alaska from Antoine's. Stop by the Beacon Beverage booth to enjoy a refreshing libation from an array of thirst quenchers. Try the Velvet Cactus Margarita-frozen or on the rocks!
Wednesday Evening Music
If you're all revved up from the Square Fun...check this out...
Have fun in Mid-City when you head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for for Meschiya Lake & Tom McDermott at 7:00, and be sure to stay on for Cary Hudson at 9:30 pm!!! And get your sammich early - kitchen closes about 9 tonight...
And there's more fun in Mid-City over at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)! Come on out for some Major Bacon and some FREE BLTs - tonight at 10:00 pm...you can never get enough of the bacon and no cover!!
Looking for some dinner and then some music for dessert? Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) can help you out! Get an entree' over at Ye Olde College Inn and then get a half price ticket to the show right next door at Rock N' Bowl....Dance the night away with Swing-A-Roux at 8:30 pm!!
Heading over to Frenchmen Street? Lots of places with no cover, but don't forget to tip the talent!!
There's great music this evening on Frenchmen Street tonight at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) - with an early and a late show. Come check out The Tin Men at 7:00 pm with no cover - And then it's Walter "Wolfman" Washington and the Roadmasters at 10:00 pm - cover's only $5.00 and you know the Wolfman's worth it!
The Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has an afternoon and evening filled with music!! Ben Polcer at 4:00, The Orleans 6 at 6:00 pm and top off the night with St. Louis Jim & The Frenchmen St. Jug Band!
Have a wonderful Wednesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!
www.gratisnola.com
Celebrate the hot dog!
It's a Grand Opening Celebration!!! The newest Dat Dog location at 3336 Magazine Street will hold a grand opening featuring complimentary Dat Dog samples and select draft beer on the house!! Be there for the ribbon cutting with City Council woman, Latoya Cantrell at 5:45 p.m! The second location of the beloved hot dog emporium houses an outdoor beer garden and seated patio, and offers the same artisan hot dogs, low prices and Laissez les bons temps rouler attitude as the original Freret Street hotspot. The Magazine St. location is open Sunday -Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Come eat a dog!
Concert Time!
Wednesday at the Square is rolling along - So come on down to Lafayette Square for another stellar line-up for this year's concert series....there will be crafts, food and libations....The Mother Hips + Jon Roniger get things movin' this evening at 5:00 pm - and check out the entire line-up so you can make your plans.
Market Fun!
Head on over to Lakeview and the Harrison Avenue Marketplace presented by Beacon of Hope tonight from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm in the parking lot of Lakeview Grocery at 801 Harrison Avenue. You'll enjoy music by Omega 3 and there will be 75 arts, crafts and food vendors! Grace Evangelical Church will be there with great activities for the little ones. You can enjoy the famous char-grilled oysters from Drago's or Baked Alaska from Antoine's. Stop by the Beacon Beverage booth to enjoy a refreshing libation from an array of thirst quenchers. Try the Velvet Cactus Margarita-frozen or on the rocks!
Wednesday Evening Music
If you're all revved up from the Square Fun...check this out...
Have fun in Mid-City when you head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for for Meschiya Lake & Tom McDermott at 7:00, and be sure to stay on for Cary Hudson at 9:30 pm!!! And get your sammich early - kitchen closes about 9 tonight...
And there's more fun in Mid-City over at the Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks)! Come on out for some Major Bacon and some FREE BLTs - tonight at 10:00 pm...you can never get enough of the bacon and no cover!!
Looking for some dinner and then some music for dessert? Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) can help you out! Get an entree' over at Ye Olde College Inn and then get a half price ticket to the show right next door at Rock N' Bowl....Dance the night away with Swing-A-Roux at 8:30 pm!!
Heading over to Frenchmen Street? Lots of places with no cover, but don't forget to tip the talent!!
There's great music this evening on Frenchmen Street tonight at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) - with an early and a late show. Come check out The Tin Men at 7:00 pm with no cover - And then it's Walter "Wolfman" Washington and the Roadmasters at 10:00 pm - cover's only $5.00 and you know the Wolfman's worth it!
The Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) has an afternoon and evening filled with music!! Ben Polcer at 4:00, The Orleans 6 at 6:00 pm and top off the night with St. Louis Jim & The Frenchmen St. Jug Band!
Have a wonderful Wednesday and for more fun shows and events going on click on the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!
www.gratisnola.com
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Havin' a Great Tuesday with Veggies, a Movie, an Anniversary Celebration with John Rankin and More!
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. This month the Market welcomes Cafe' Hope to the GPS tent for April! This week their bringing some delicious food with Shrimp, Crab & Okra Gumbo w/ Cajun Grains Rice, Two Run Farm Ground Lamb Cabbage Rolls w/ Cajun Grain Rice, Kale & Swiss Chard Salad with Sprouts, Cucumber, Tomato, Shredded Carrots, Tamari Pumpkin Seeds, Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette, and Strawberry Ice Box Pie. Most of their items are gluten-free, which makes them friendly for most diet! .....yum!
And if you want more fresh veggies head on over to the Hollygrove Market. You can go by their location at 8301 Olive Street between Noon and 6:00 pm. They also have home delivery if you can't make it to the Market - Click here to find out how - http://www.hollygrovemarket.com/content/5669
In the "Box" today!
-Fava Beans (Monica's Okra World, Garyville, LA)
-All Natural Salad Mix (Dig Urban Farm/Grow Dat Youth Farm)
-Sweet Potatoes (Pointe Coupee Growers Co-op, Pointe Coupee Parish)
-Beets or Turnips (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Tomatoes (Tomott’s, Larose, LA)
-Tatsoi (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Double Share of Strawberries (Vicknair Family Farms, Ponchatoula, LA)
-Radish (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Chard (Fekete Farms/Perriloux Farms)
-Kale (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
Musical Movie Fun!
"Musically Speaking:" free screening of Celia the Queen tonight at the Antenna Gallery (3718 St. Claude Ave.) at 7:00 pm - This inspiring documentary about Celia Cruz, the “Queen of Salsa,” tells the story of the little girl from Havana who became an international diva, bringing the sound of salsa music to the world. When she fled Castro's Cuba in 1960 and arrived in the U.S., she continued an already-successful career, fueled by her partnerships with salsa greats Tito Puente, Willie Colon, and Johnny Pacheco. Ironically, while she became known as the voice of Cuba around the world, her once beloved music was banned in her home country. Also featuring David Byrne, Quincy Jones, Gloria Estefan, Andy Garcia, Cachao, Wyclef Jean, and more.
MUSICALLY SPEAKING is a series of music-themed movie and documentary screenings, curated/hosted by DJ Soul Sister, and co-presented by Press Street, Charitable Film Network, WWOZ FM, and the N.O. African American Museum. Free admission and refreshments. Contact info@press-street.com
Good Music Tonight!
There's a great musical evening on the Avenue at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.) at 8:00 p.m. tonight! Have a fancy cocktail and help John Rankin celebrate 9 years at The Columns. He'll be celebrating with some friends too - Dave Sag from Gloucester Massachussetts, Ray Moore on sax, AND Todd Duke on guitar.
Head on over to Mid-City and to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) Johnny Sansone and John Fohl are back on Tuesday evenings at 8:00 pm, and there could be some special guests - so don't miss out and come hungry for a Sammich!
Have some fun at the Allways Lounge (2240 St. Claude) with the All-Star Covered-Dish Country Jamboree starting at 9:00 pm. with Gold Beneath the Highway plus Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Review. See you there!
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!
It's a fun night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with the 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. This month the Market welcomes Cafe' Hope to the GPS tent for April! This week their bringing some delicious food with Shrimp, Crab & Okra Gumbo w/ Cajun Grains Rice, Two Run Farm Ground Lamb Cabbage Rolls w/ Cajun Grain Rice, Kale & Swiss Chard Salad with Sprouts, Cucumber, Tomato, Shredded Carrots, Tamari Pumpkin Seeds, Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette, and Strawberry Ice Box Pie. Most of their items are gluten-free, which makes them friendly for most diet! .....yum!
And if you want more fresh veggies head on over to the Hollygrove Market. You can go by their location at 8301 Olive Street between Noon and 6:00 pm. They also have home delivery if you can't make it to the Market - Click here to find out how - http://www.hollygrovemarket.com/content/5669
In the "Box" today!
-Fava Beans (Monica's Okra World, Garyville, LA)
-All Natural Salad Mix (Dig Urban Farm/Grow Dat Youth Farm)
-Sweet Potatoes (Pointe Coupee Growers Co-op, Pointe Coupee Parish)
-Beets or Turnips (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Tomatoes (Tomott’s, Larose, LA)
-Tatsoi (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Double Share of Strawberries (Vicknair Family Farms, Ponchatoula, LA)
-Radish (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
-Chard (Fekete Farms/Perriloux Farms)
-Kale (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)
Musical Movie Fun!
"Musically Speaking:" free screening of Celia the Queen tonight at the Antenna Gallery (3718 St. Claude Ave.) at 7:00 pm - This inspiring documentary about Celia Cruz, the “Queen of Salsa,” tells the story of the little girl from Havana who became an international diva, bringing the sound of salsa music to the world. When she fled Castro's Cuba in 1960 and arrived in the U.S., she continued an already-successful career, fueled by her partnerships with salsa greats Tito Puente, Willie Colon, and Johnny Pacheco. Ironically, while she became known as the voice of Cuba around the world, her once beloved music was banned in her home country. Also featuring David Byrne, Quincy Jones, Gloria Estefan, Andy Garcia, Cachao, Wyclef Jean, and more.
MUSICALLY SPEAKING is a series of music-themed movie and documentary screenings, curated/hosted by DJ Soul Sister, and co-presented by Press Street, Charitable Film Network, WWOZ FM, and the N.O. African American Museum. Free admission and refreshments. Contact info@press-street.com
Good Music Tonight!
There's a great musical evening on the Avenue at the The Columns (3811 St. Charles Ave.) at 8:00 p.m. tonight! Have a fancy cocktail and help John Rankin celebrate 9 years at The Columns. He'll be celebrating with some friends too - Dave Sag from Gloucester Massachussetts, Ray Moore on sax, AND Todd Duke on guitar.
Head on over to Mid-City and to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) Johnny Sansone and John Fohl are back on Tuesday evenings at 8:00 pm, and there could be some special guests - so don't miss out and come hungry for a Sammich!
Have some fun at the Allways Lounge (2240 St. Claude) with the All-Star Covered-Dish Country Jamboree starting at 9:00 pm. with Gold Beneath the Highway plus Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Review. See you there!
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!
It's a fun night over at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street...with the 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, April 8, 2013
Happy Monday with Harry Shearer and Lots of Music!
Happy Monday!
Special Event!
Actor Harry Shearer will talk about his experience on "The Simpsons," "This is Spinal Tap" and more at 5 p.m. tonight, in Nunemaker Auditorium in Monroe Hall on the Loyola University campus. The event is free and open to the public. If you can't make it tonight, click here to watch the live stream online.
Monday Night Music!
If you're looking for some great Irish food and fun head on over to The Irish House (1432 St. Charles Ave.). They've got an amazing happy hour from 3:00 to 6:00 pm and stay on for an Irish Music Jam at 7:00 pm!
Head on Uptown and enjoy some cocktails over at the Columns Hotel (3811 St. Charles)....Tonight David Doucet of BeauSoleil fame performs at 8:00 pm!
There's good times in Mid-City over at Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal). They've got an amazing Monday night show with piano man Jon Cleary at 8:00 pm and come hungry the kitchen is open with good food from the Sammich!
Enjoy your Monday even more with a happy hour over at the Circle Bar (1032 St. Charles Ave.) with music from Missy Meatlocker!!
Lots of fun around Frenchmen Street!
Glen David Andrews is at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) for his Monday gig at 10:00 pm! So come on out and say hello, and enjoy the music!
Be sure to make a stop by the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) early for this great line-up of music...Sarah McCoy and the Oopsie Daisies at 4:00 pm, Dominick Grillo and The Frenchmen Street All Stars at 6:00 pm and be sure to stay on for the Jazz Vipers at 10:00 pm!
And stop into Snug Harbor (626 Frenchmen) for one of the longest running performers in NOLA - It's Monday night with the Charmaine Neville Band at 8:00 pm - Yes, there's a cover, but Charmaine is worth every penny! While you're 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
Special Event!
Actor Harry Shearer will talk about his experience on "The Simpsons," "This is Spinal Tap" and more at 5 p.m. tonight, in Nunemaker Auditorium in Monroe Hall on the Loyola University campus. The event is free and open to the public. If you can't make it tonight, click here to watch the live stream online.
Monday Night Music!
If you're looking for some great Irish food and fun head on over to The Irish House (1432 St. Charles Ave.). They've got an amazing happy hour from 3:00 to 6:00 pm and stay on for an Irish Music Jam at 7:00 pm!
Head on Uptown and enjoy some cocktails over at the Columns Hotel (3811 St. Charles)....Tonight David Doucet of BeauSoleil fame performs at 8:00 pm!
There's good times in Mid-City over at Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal). They've got an amazing Monday night show with piano man Jon Cleary at 8:00 pm and come hungry the kitchen is open with good food from the Sammich!
Enjoy your Monday even more with a happy hour over at the Circle Bar (1032 St. Charles Ave.) with music from Missy Meatlocker!!
Lots of fun around Frenchmen Street!
Glen David Andrews is at d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) for his Monday gig at 10:00 pm! So come on out and say hello, and enjoy the music!
Be sure to make a stop by the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) early for this great line-up of music...Sarah McCoy and the Oopsie Daisies at 4:00 pm, Dominick Grillo and The Frenchmen Street All Stars at 6:00 pm and be sure to stay on for the Jazz Vipers at 10:00 pm!
And stop into Snug Harbor (626 Frenchmen) for one of the longest running performers in NOLA - It's Monday night with the Charmaine Neville Band at 8:00 pm - Yes, there's a cover, but Charmaine is worth every penny! While you're 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
Friday, April 5, 2013
Happy Weekend with a Little Italy, Bach, Freret Fest, Jammin', Rockin', Dogs, Rainbows and Movies!
Weekend Fun!!
All Weekend Long!
That's amore' all weekend long at Festa Italiana - The Italian Heritage Festival in Rivertown (400 block of Williams Blvd., Kenner) from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday.
The family-friendly event features live music, Italian cuisine, dancing, rides, arts and crafts, a 2-mile run on the levee at sunset and other activities. Admission $5, free for children 12 and younger. For more info about this fun event click here.
Friday and Saturday!
Get your Bach on Friday and Saturday from 7:00 pm Friday 'til midnight Saturday at Trinity Episcopal Church (1329 Jackson Ave.). It's Bach Around the Clock, Trinity Artist Series' annual celebration of German composer Johann Sebastian Bach's birthday (March 31, 1685). There's 29 continuous hours of music including baroque, classical, jazz and rock. Albinas Prizgintas performs works by Bach and others on organ and harpsichord, and the rest of the lineup includes Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, cellist Helen Gillet, classical pianists including Xavier University's Wilfred Delphin, saxophonist Tony Dagradi, guitarist John Rankin, members of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, the U.S. Navy Band's woodwind quartet and brass quintet, the New Orleans Concert Brass Band and many other bands and individual performers. There's also dance, scenes from Dan Shore's opera Freedom Ride, poetry and more. Free admission.
Saturday Fun!
Come celebrate Freret Street this Saturday from 11:00 to 6:00 pm. The Freret Street Festival is the Kick-off to the Festival Season!
*Over 200 Local Vendors showcasing Local Arts, Crafts and Wearables
*Slightly Used Dogs and Cats For Adoption by Zeus' Place
*Live Music On 4 Stages
*Kids Activity Area with Inflatables, Petting Zoo and Kiddie Maze
*Festival Food Courts featuring N.O. Finest Chefs with Picnic Seating
Free parking in two nearby lots: 1) On Napoleon Avenue at S Robertson Street & 2) On the corner of Magnolia and Cadiz Streets.
Complimentary bike valet by Bike Easy, at the corner of Freret and Jena and also at Freret and Valmont. Click here for all the Freret Festvial fun!
Jammin’ on Julia will be in full swing this Saturday, with music, libations and, of course, art on Julia and Camp Streets in the New Orleans Arts District. Presented by the New Orleans Arts District Association, this year’s event will be more intimate, with many galleries showcasing new exhibitions and local musical talent. The event will go from 6:00 to 9:00 pm and admission is free. So come on down to Julia and Camp Streets for a night of fantastic art and music!
Hickory Dickory Rock, Family Service of Greater New Orleans’ third annual fundraising event, gives thousands of New Orleans children an opportunity to enjoy an evening of unbridled family fun, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturday, in New Orleans City Park’s Storyland and Carousel Gardens Amusement Park. Attendees can board an unlimited number of rides in the safe environment of the amusement park for a substantially reduced $10 per person admission price. Musical entertainment is provided by Bag of Donuts. Tickets can be purchased here or at the gate of the Carousel Gardens. Funds raised benefit Family Service, which provides counseling services to low-income individuals and families throughout New Orleans.
Sunday Fun!
And on Sunday City Park goes to the dogs with Dog Day Afternoon! from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm! Enjoy a day of dog loving activies with a dog walk-a-thon, food, games, dog contests and music by Burgers n Fries. All funds to to benefit the LA/SPCA!! Festivities take place at City Park's Big Lake - it's gonna be a doggone good time ya'll!!!
More fun in City Park at the Louisiana Iris Rainbow Festival - Celebrate the arrival of spring this Sunday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm in the beautiful Besthoff Sculpture Garden at the 2013 Louisiana Iris Rainbow Festival. The Sculpture Garden is planted with masses of Louisiana irises and is the site of the GNO Iris Society's Display Garden. GNOIS members and Master Gardeners will be present to answer questions on Louisiana irises. Also come to enjoy music from NOW.HERE.THIS., a jazz trio of Cindy Scott, Helen Gillet, and Bryan Seeger.
Go see a free movie!! It's the NOLAsynchroniCITY Film Series
* The NOLAsynchroniCITY film series features the extraordinary culture of New Orleans and our Louisiana heritage.
* The films will be shown twice at 8pm and 10pm on Sunday nights at Buffa's (1001 Esplanade Ave.).
* The creators will be available for questions in between film showings.
* The series is offered free and open to the public.
Sunday night's feature is Louisiana Boys: Raised on Politics by Paul Stekler, Louis Alvarez, Andrew Kolker. Click here for more info.
Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this today and tomorrow...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
All Weekend Long!
That's amore' all weekend long at Festa Italiana - The Italian Heritage Festival in Rivertown (400 block of Williams Blvd., Kenner) from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday.
The family-friendly event features live music, Italian cuisine, dancing, rides, arts and crafts, a 2-mile run on the levee at sunset and other activities. Admission $5, free for children 12 and younger. For more info about this fun event click here.
Friday and Saturday!
Get your Bach on Friday and Saturday from 7:00 pm Friday 'til midnight Saturday at Trinity Episcopal Church (1329 Jackson Ave.). It's Bach Around the Clock, Trinity Artist Series' annual celebration of German composer Johann Sebastian Bach's birthday (March 31, 1685). There's 29 continuous hours of music including baroque, classical, jazz and rock. Albinas Prizgintas performs works by Bach and others on organ and harpsichord, and the rest of the lineup includes Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, cellist Helen Gillet, classical pianists including Xavier University's Wilfred Delphin, saxophonist Tony Dagradi, guitarist John Rankin, members of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, the U.S. Navy Band's woodwind quartet and brass quintet, the New Orleans Concert Brass Band and many other bands and individual performers. There's also dance, scenes from Dan Shore's opera Freedom Ride, poetry and more. Free admission.
Saturday Fun!
Come celebrate Freret Street this Saturday from 11:00 to 6:00 pm. The Freret Street Festival is the Kick-off to the Festival Season!
*Over 200 Local Vendors showcasing Local Arts, Crafts and Wearables
*Slightly Used Dogs and Cats For Adoption by Zeus' Place
*Live Music On 4 Stages
*Kids Activity Area with Inflatables, Petting Zoo and Kiddie Maze
*Festival Food Courts featuring N.O. Finest Chefs with Picnic Seating
Free parking in two nearby lots: 1) On Napoleon Avenue at S Robertson Street & 2) On the corner of Magnolia and Cadiz Streets.
Complimentary bike valet by Bike Easy, at the corner of Freret and Jena and also at Freret and Valmont. Click here for all the Freret Festvial fun!
Jammin’ on Julia will be in full swing this Saturday, with music, libations and, of course, art on Julia and Camp Streets in the New Orleans Arts District. Presented by the New Orleans Arts District Association, this year’s event will be more intimate, with many galleries showcasing new exhibitions and local musical talent. The event will go from 6:00 to 9:00 pm and admission is free. So come on down to Julia and Camp Streets for a night of fantastic art and music!
Hickory Dickory Rock, Family Service of Greater New Orleans’ third annual fundraising event, gives thousands of New Orleans children an opportunity to enjoy an evening of unbridled family fun, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturday, in New Orleans City Park’s Storyland and Carousel Gardens Amusement Park. Attendees can board an unlimited number of rides in the safe environment of the amusement park for a substantially reduced $10 per person admission price. Musical entertainment is provided by Bag of Donuts. Tickets can be purchased here or at the gate of the Carousel Gardens. Funds raised benefit Family Service, which provides counseling services to low-income individuals and families throughout New Orleans.
Sunday Fun!
And on Sunday City Park goes to the dogs with Dog Day Afternoon! from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm! Enjoy a day of dog loving activies with a dog walk-a-thon, food, games, dog contests and music by Burgers n Fries. All funds to to benefit the LA/SPCA!! Festivities take place at City Park's Big Lake - it's gonna be a doggone good time ya'll!!!
More fun in City Park at the Louisiana Iris Rainbow Festival - Celebrate the arrival of spring this Sunday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm in the beautiful Besthoff Sculpture Garden at the 2013 Louisiana Iris Rainbow Festival. The Sculpture Garden is planted with masses of Louisiana irises and is the site of the GNO Iris Society's Display Garden. GNOIS members and Master Gardeners will be present to answer questions on Louisiana irises. Also come to enjoy music from NOW.HERE.THIS., a jazz trio of Cindy Scott, Helen Gillet, and Bryan Seeger.
Go see a free movie!! It's the NOLAsynchroniCITY Film Series
* The NOLAsynchroniCITY film series features the extraordinary culture of New Orleans and our Louisiana heritage.
* The films will be shown twice at 8pm and 10pm on Sunday nights at Buffa's (1001 Esplanade Ave.).
* The creators will be available for questions in between film showings.
* The series is offered free and open to the public.
Sunday night's feature is Louisiana Boys: Raised on Politics by Paul Stekler, Louis Alvarez, Andrew Kolker. Click here for more info.
Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this today and tomorrow...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
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