Darling friends,
After spending the last few days battling frigid temperature, New Orleans is ready for warmer weather to welcome the crowds associated with the fun activities scheduled for the BCS Championship Game of LSU versus OhioState and Carnival Season 2008!
On Friday, January 4, The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra begins the new year with Resident Conductor Rebecca Miller's "Classics Series" debut. Performances are Friday, January 4th and Saturday, January 5th at LoyolaUniversity's Roussel Hall, at 7:30 and 8:00 pm, respectively. Each will feature Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 2, dubbed the "Little Russian" symphony for its compelling use of folk themes from the Ukraine, young American composer Pierre Jalbert's Chamber Symphony, and an incredible performance of Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 2. by acclaimed pianist Faina Lushtak. By visiting the site of NOLAFunGuide.com you can get 2 for 1 tickets. Half price offer only available in quantities of two. Call the LPO Box office to take advantage of this last minute deal: 504-523-6530. PR Code: nolafunsavers:little russian.
On Friday, the Obituary Cocktail Society will be meeting at May Bailey's Place, 415 Rue Dauphine at the Duphine Orleans Hotel, 586-1800. As always the gathering is from 6 to 7 p.m. For more information visit http://www.obituarycocktail.org/
This weekend we have a lot of wonderfull performances by some of our favorite entertainers:
On Friday, my friend, cabaret singer Suzaune Yee McKamey will be performing once again at the Bombay Club, 830 Rue Conti from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Pianist Philip Melacon plays there every Sunday – Thursday for the month of January AT 7:00PM and plays till 11:00pm. and on Saturday, Johnny Angel & the Swingin' Demons will be perfoming.
On Friday.at Broussard's, 819 Conti will be vocalist Mary Flynn Thomas and dapper pianist Jim Walpole from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Make sure you stop by.
Playing at the Polo Lounge Series at the Windsor Court is featuring the following performers during the month of January: Fridays, January 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2008 :Vocalist Cindy Scott - 9p.m.-12 midnight. On Saturday,January 5,12 & 19,2008: Vocalist Anais St. John with The Harry MayronneTrio -9 p.m. – Midnight and on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays:Pianist Michael Pellera -7 p.m. – 11 p.m. - p.m. - Fridays,6 p.m. – 9 p.m. - Saturdays.
At Club 528 Fulton St: Friday at 9 p.m. is Cullen Landry & the Midnight Streetcar and on Saturday, vocalist Leslie Smith will be holding court at 9 p.m.
On Friday, Kermit Ruffins is playing at The Balcony on Esplanade Ave and Decatur. Fredy Omar con su Banda will playing as he does every Friday at Ray's Boom Boom Room on Frenchmen Street
Guitarist Willie Nelson will be performing tonight with his sister Bobbie Nelson with 40 Points at the House of Blues at 8 p.m. For reservation call 504-310-4999.
At The Ritz-Carlton: Marva Wright will be performing Friday -Sat at Trois at 5 :30 p.m. Jeremy Davenport will be at Melague at p.m. and on Friday and Saturday at the Library will be pianist Armand St. Martin at 6 p.m. On Saturday at the Lobby will be Cathy Anderson at 1 p.m.. and on Sunday at 10 a.m.
On Saturday, January 5, at 7:30 p.m. you can celebrate the New Year at The Trinity Artist Series with a concert by the oldest university singing ensemble in America:The Yale Whiffenpofs.UPLIFTING, ENTERTAINING, finely tuned and perfectly timed,they signify the brightest and best in their class.The program feature a variety of musical arrangements, sophisticated and urbane. Trinity Episcopal Church is located at1329 Jackson Ave. The concert is FREE!
On Saturday, January 5, from 7 to 11 p.m. the Mystic Krewe of Satyricon is holding its Annual 12th Night Ball at the Country Club, 634 Louisa Street in the Bywater. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. King and Queen of 12th Night will be crowned from among the guests. For reservations and tickets call 525-4498. The Krewe’s Annual Coronation Ball is going to be on Sunday, January 27 at the Sugar Mill. This year is going to be extraordinary because my darling friend Carl Mack is Royalty. If you have never been to a gay ball this is the one that you need to experience. Tickets are $20 in advance or $30 at the door. For tickets call Captain Mickey at 525-4498.
The CubaNOLA Arts Collective presents “Santiago de Cuba: ReBirth & Congas en la Calle”- a group photography exhibit January 5 to February 23.Opening Reception with the ReBirth Brass Band Saturday from 6-9 p.m. at McKenna Museum of African American Art, 2003 Carondelet Street (corner of St. Andrew). Photographers include Christopher Porché West, Diana Sánchez, Frank Stewart, Gayle Shearer, L.J. Goldstein, Libby Nevinger,
M. Delos Reyes and Nancy Collins. Come and experience the cultural explosion of the ReBirth Brass Band and Conga music parades in the streets of the Los Hoyos neighborhood during Carnaval in Santiago de Cuba.
Southern Repertory Theatre is now taking reservations for Southern Rep's presentation of MACBETH AT THE GATES by Micheal Lovett. Opening Night is Saturday, January 5 but the play is being previewed on Thursday and Friday, JANUARY 3 & 4 at 8 p.m. For reservations call 504-522-6545. Southern Rep is located on the third floor of The Shops at Canal Place, 365 Canal Street, in downtown New Orleans. Parking is available within The Shops, and can be validated at the box office, allowing you up to four hours downtown for only $2.
Varla Jean Meman Loves a Foreign Tongue is the title of the new show at le Chat Noir,715 st. Charles Avenue on Saturday, January 5, 8p.m. and Sunday, January 6. For reservation: 581-5812
On Saturday, January 5, at 1 p.m. Mardi Gras Historian Arthur Hardy discusses and signs his book "Mardi Gras in New Orleans: An Illustrated History" at Garden District Book Shop, 2727 Prytania Street, 895-2266.
Talking about Mardi Gras, as in the past,The Phunny Phorty Phellows heralds the arrival of Mardi Gras 2008. and I am going to be riding for the first time. On the eve of the NCAA National Championship Football game in New Orleans, the Krewe of the Phunny Phorty Phellows rides the historic streetcar to herald the arrival of the 2008 Carnival season to all parts of the CrescentCity, from Historic Mid-City CBD and Uptown by traversing the Canal Street and the St. Charles streetcar lines. The path taken by the group this year is the longest route by any Carnival organization in New Orleans. The costumed and masked krewe will assemble on the neutral ground in front of CityPark (at North Carrollton next to Beauregard Circle) at 6:30 p.m. and will board the streetcar at 7 p.m. For more information and to see the route visit: www.phunnyphortyphellows.com
If you are coming to the BCS Championship Game you can ride the RTA Shuttle.RTA will provide a quick, easy, safe way to get to the Superdome. For $5.00 each way, fans will be picked up very close to their hotels on Canal St., Convention Center Blvd. and Poydras, and will be dropped off in the 1500 block of Poydras, right across the street from the Superdome. The one-way loop shuttle service, stopping at all RTA designated bus stops, will run two hours before the start of the game until two hours after the big games.
JANUARY 7, LSU Tigers Take On the OhioState Buckeyes in BCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 2008. 7 P.M. SUPERDOME
Taking the field in the Dome for the BCS on January 7 are the hometown favorites, #2 ranked Louisiana State University (LSU) Tigers, who will take on the #1 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes. LSU, which was 11-2 over the season and 6-2 in the Southeastern Conference, is making its second straight BCS appearance and third in the past four years. Prior to the game at the Dome, the Allstate BCS National Championship Fan Fest will take place January 5-6 at the intersection of Decatur and St. Louis Street, adjacent to Jax Brewery in the heart of the French Quarter. Activities will include football skill contests, celebrity autograph sessions and many other special events.
For Jack Daniel's lovers- please put in your calendar that on January 9, Bourbon House will be hosting Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Jimmy Bedford at 7 p.m. You will be able to join my friend Jimmy Bedford for a Guided Tasting and a perfectly paired four-course dinner featuring their award-winning Tennessee whiskey in specialty cocktails. Signed bottles will be available for purchase with proceeds benefitting the Southern Food and BeverageMuseum. The price is only $70 all inclusive - but do wait until the last minute because usually these dinners are sell-outs. For reservations call 274-1831.
I want to remind all my friends that the Krewe of Cork parades in the French Quarter on Friday, Jan. 25. Walking parade begins from the Court of Two Sisters at 3 p.m. led by Grand Marshal Larry Maguire, Far Niente Winery, Calif. Sparkling memberships available at www.kreweofcork.com . This year's Queen is Realtor Samara Poche.
I also want to remind that there are two wonderful calendars that are still available :
You could order it through :ann@talesofthecocktail.com
The 2008 calendar New Orleans Fire Fighters Look Hot is still available for sale. All proceeds benefit the firefighters of the NOFD. They will all receive new uniforms to replace those which were lost in Katrina. This is a project of the New Orleans Rotary Club.
Retail locations are listed on the website http://www.hotnolafirefighters.com/ or you can purchase online and the calendar will be mailed to you.
Calendar 01/04/08 thru 01/08/08 Courtesy of La Fete News
Happy 2008 and Carnival Season
Friday, January 4, 2008
The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra begins the new year with Resident Conductor Rebecca Miller's "Classics Series" debut. Performances are Friday, January 4th and Saturday, January 5th at LoyolaUniversity's Roussel Hall, at 7:30 and 8:00 pm, respectively. Each will feature Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 2, dubbed the "Little Russian" symphony for its compelling use of folk themes from the Ukraine, young American composer Pierre Jalbert's Chamber Symphony, and an incredible performance of Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 2. by acclaimed pianist Faina Lushtak.
Pierre Jalbert (pronounced JAL-burt) is Associate Professor of Composition and Theory at RiceUniversity's Shepherd School of Music in Houston. He has received numerous awards for his compositions, including the 2007 Stoeger Award from the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center for his contributions to the chamber music repertory and the Rome Prize. Rebecca Miller first encountered his music during her recent tenure as Assistant Conductor of the Houston Symphony. This vibrant piece amply demonstrates Jalbert's accomplished and innovative use of orchestral color and continues the LPO's season-long exploration of the best of recent additions to the repertoire, along with established masterworks.
These concerts were originally intended as a showcase for New Orleans International Piano Competition medalist Dustin Gledhill, but when a bout of tendonitis forced him to bow out, the orchestra had to look only as far as the Tulane University faculty, and Professor of Music Faina Lushtak, to find a distinguished substitute as piano soloist for the concerts. A Centaur recording artist, Faina Lushtak is currently head of the piano division at TulaneUniversity, where she holds the Downman Chair. She has consistently won praise for her interpretive powers and virtuosity from critics and audiences throughout the United States, Europe and Canada.
Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 2, Op. 17, "Little Russian" completes each concert. Tchaikovsky began work on the symphony in the summer of 1872, while vacationing at his sister's home in the Ukraine. He completed it back in Moscow that fall and it premiered in Moscow in February of 1873. It was an immediate success with audiences, critics and leading Russian composers. However, Tchaikovsky was not fully satisfied with it and premiered a thoroughly revised version eight years later, in February, 1881. It is that revised version that has become standard in the repertoire. The "Little Russian" is widely considered one of Tchaikovsky's most thoroughly joyous compositions and an on-going testament to his mastery of symphonic form.
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Friday January 4, 2008
Actor’s Theatre
THE SHAPE OF THINGS by Neil LaBute Directed by René J. F. Piazza January 4 – January 19, 2008
Season tickets are only $72.00 (up to a $36 savings). Call (504) 456-4111 for a mailed season brochure and order form. Tickets per show are $18.00 for General Admission and $16.00 for Students and Seniors. The theatre is located at 4539 N. I-10 Service Rd. on the 2nd floor of the WTIX-FM building behind Target at Clearview Mall.
Actor’s Theatre of New Orleans
4539 N. I-10 Service Road, Suite 200
Metairie, LA 70006
Phone (504) 456-4111
Fax (504) 456-4110 www.actorstheatreofneworleans.com
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Friday January 4, 2008
Coming to New Orleans for the BCS Championship Game?
Ride the RTA Shuttle
RTA will provide a quick, easy, safe way to get to the Superdome.
For $5.00 each way, fans will be picked up very close to their hotels on Canal St., Convention Center Blvd. and Poydras, and will be dropped off in the 1500 block of Poydras, right across the street from the Superdome.
The one-way loop shuttle service, stopping at all RTA designated bus stops, will run two hours before the start of the game until two hours after the big games.
Rosalind Blanco Cook
Public Information
New Orleans Regional Transit Authority 2817 Canal Street New Orleans, LA70119
Office: (504) 827-8392
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Friday January 4, 2008
MAGIC & “GLITZ” COMING SOON TO HARRAH’S
Tickets are on sale now for “Glitz, The Art of Female Impersonation” and “Uncensored” Hypnotist Anthony Cools
After a popular run earlier this fall, Harrah’s New Orleans will welcome back GLITZ, the Art of Female Impersonation, for five animated performances beginning in December. GLITZ is an avant-garde production that showcases the outrageous and extraordinary impersonations of legendary female performers such as Liza Minnelli, Diana Ross, Marilyn Monroe and Cher. Roy Haylock hosts the show as the infamous “Bianca del Rio,” the renowned personality known throughout New Orleans and New York.
GLITZ first appeared at OZ nightclub on Bourbon Street and received rave reviews from The Times-Picayune and the Gambit Weekly during its 40-week run. GLITZ will be featured at Harrah’s Theatre, Jan. 4 and 5. On Friday and Saturday nights, the show will begin at 9 p.m. and on Sunday at 7 p.m. Ticket prices range from $25 - $40 and can be purchased through the Harrah’s box office at 504-533-6600 and Ticketmaster.com.
Following GLITZ’s command performances, Harrah’s will present Las Vegas hypnotist Anthony Cools. Known as the World’s Greatest Hypnotist, Cools will perform his uncensored show at the Harrah’s Theatre, Jan. 25 and 26, 2008. His outrageous acts are capable of “almost anything.” Ticket prices range between $25 and $35 and are on sale now through Harrah’s box office at 504-533-6600 and Ticketmaster.com.
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Friday, January 4, 2008
Gerry Adams & Clive Wilson w/Palm Court Jazz Band
No cover at the bar. $5.00 cover at the tables.
Palm Court Jazz Cafe 1204 Decatur St
525-0200
Fine dining and live traditional jazz
7p-11p Music starts at 8p
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Friday, January 4, 2008
Eric Asher Show “Inside New Orleans”
12 noon to 3pm WIST 690AM 2:30pm to 3pm Event Highlights from LaFete News Eric’s show can be heard Monday thru Friday 12 noon to 3pm
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528 Jazz Club 528 Fulton St,. New Orleans
504-533-6117
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Friday, January 4, 2008
Harrahs Casino Masquerade
Ladies of Masquerade 10:00 pm- 3:00 am
Masquerade, Harrah’s New Orleans’ exciting nightlife zone, is setting the stage with their nightly live entertainment. Set in the heart of the casino, this venue has become THE spot for locals downtown. The dynamic performance schedule features themed nights and well-known local artists.
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Friday, January 4, 2008
Harrahs Casino 2007 Miracle on Fulton Street Entertainment Schedule Hotel Lobby 4:00- 6:00 pm Numa Woods Fulton Stage 6:00-8:00 pm BCS Weekend The Topcats
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Friday, January 4, 2008
Suzaune at The Bombay Club
Suzaune Yee McKamey Trio @ 9:30 to 12:30 Jazz Standards
'Tis the season to be jolly
come to The Bombay Club and be "jolly" with us......
I would even go as far as to say, I can Promise you will have a jolly
(or even entertaining) evening.
Suzaune will be performing the first Friday of the New Year, January 4th, 2008.
In fact she has some special tunes worked out just for you during this jolly season.
So come on......you've decked your halls with bows of holly, so now it's
time for
you to get out and be Jolly!!!!!!
Seasonal Attire is recommended!! :-)
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Friday, January 4, 2008
Ellis Marsalis Quartet
Shows at 8pm & 10pm SnugHarbor
626 Frenchmen St, New Orleans
Admission: 504-949-0696
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Friday, January 4, 2008
8:00 pm SHANNON POWELL GROUP NEW ORLEANS JAZZ
Preservation Hall
726 St. Peter Street
504 522-2841 www.preservationhall.com
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Friday, January 4, 2008
Hot Club of New Orleans-6pm Pine Leaf Boys-10pm-$5
d.b.a New Orleans 618 Frenchmen St, New Orleans
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Friday, January 4, 2008
Library-Armand St. Martin 6-11 On Trois-Marva Wright 5:30-9 Mélange-Jeremy Davenport 9-1
Ritz Carlton,921 Canal Street .
Restaurant Reservations
Phone 504.524.1331 x3200
Never a cover charge!!!
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Friday, January 4, 2008
Anais St. John Quartet Women in Jazz
Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening the hotel’s Mystick Den Lounge presents the outstanding “Women in Jazz” music series.
From the “Grand Dame” of New Orleans jazz, Betty Shirley, to the sultry and dynamic Anais St. John, to the striking presence and vocal grace of Julia LaShae, your musical journey in New Orleans begins here.
Concert Schedule
All Performances 9 p.m. to Midnight
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Friday, January 4, 2008
Troi Benoit
Loews Hotel (300 Poydras)
Every Friday and Saturday
5-8pm.
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Friday, January 4, 2008
Fair Grinds Coffeehouse's weekly Friday evening street music
Between the Friday eve music and Swirl's nearby wine tasting,
the 3100 block of Ponce deLeon is becoming a Friday evening destination.
Every Friday in November
No cover.
10pm
Mimi's in the Marigny 2601 Royal Street, corner of Franklin Street
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Friday, January 4, 2008
Every Friday @ 10 pm Joshua Paxton (NO Piano)
Kitchen opens around 7 pm, and the show starts around 9:30 pm
Breakfast served until 6 am!
Dinner is available every night Thursday thru Sunday beginning about 7 pm.
Live Local Music and Great Food under One Roof!
Donna’s Bar & Grill
800 N. Rampart New Orleans
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* Saturday, January 5th and Sunday, January 6th
12:00PM - 6:00PM
* Monday, January 7th
12:00PM - 7:00PM
* Allstate BCS National Championship Fan Fest Special Events:
* Saturday, January 5th:
Heisman Winner Association Public Autograph Session and Flag Football Game (featuring 10 Heisman Trophy Winners)
* Sunday, January 6th at 5:00PM:
Lifehouse live in concert
* Monday, January 7th from 1:00PM - 3:00PM:
ESPN Radio Mike Tirico Show featuring Kirk Herbstreit broadcast live
* Monday, January 7th from 4:00PM - 7:00PM:
Allstate BCS National Championship Pre-Game ESPN Radio Show featuring Scott Reiss, Trevor Matich and Todd McShay broadcast live
Location: Jax Brewery Lot Downtown
Join us everyday at the Allstate® Sugar Bowl Fan Fest and Allstate® BCS National Championship Fan Fest to challenge your football skills, win cool prizes including pre-game on-field access, enjoy ice cold beverages and delicious New Orleans cuisine from Hard Rock Café. PLUS, pep rallies featuring your team mascot, band and cheerleaders will take place daily.
The event is free of charge and open to the public
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Saturday January 5, 2008
The Freret Business & Property Owner Association is pleased to announce the January Freret Market Saturday January 5th from noon to 5 pm At Freret and Napoleon
Featuring 75 vendors with fresh produce, prepared foods, gifts, art, and great flea market items Kid's tent, animal adoption and petting pen
Main stage featuring New Orleans musicians: Treme Brass Band at Noon Margie Perez at 2 pm Otra at 3:30
Call Greg at 504 236 5527 for more information
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Saturday, January 5, 2008
The Trinity Artist Series presents
EXCLUSIVE NEW ORLEANS PERFORMANCE ! Saturday, Jan. 5th at 7:30 pm
Celebrate the New Year at The Trinity Artist Series
with a concert by the oldest university singing ensemble in America.
UPLIFTING, ENTERTAINING, finely tuned and perfectly timed,
they signify the brightest and best in their class.
The program feature a variety of musical arrangements, sophisticated and urbane
“The magic of their singing of the songs we love so well”
Don’t be one one of the “poor little lambs who have lost our way”
– Come hear the Whiffenpoofs this Saturday night at 7:30 p.m.
Come Join us for the: ALGIERS POINT ART & FINE CRAFT MARKET
Live Entertainment, Kids Activities, Food & Fun!
FREE monthly event taking place the FIRST SATURDAY of each month.
Located in historic Algiers Point at the intersection of Pelican & Verret, at the old GULF Station, across from ConfettiPark.
10am-4pm
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Saturday January 5, 2008
Santiago de Cuba
ReBirth & Congas en la Calle
group photography exhibit January 5 to February 23, 2008
Opening Reception with the ReBirth Brass Band January 5, 2008
6:00 to 9:00pm
McKenna Museum of African American Art
2003 Carondelet Street (corner of St. Andrew)
Experience the cultural explosion of the ReBirth Brass Band and Conga music parades in the streets of the Los Hoyos neighborhood during Carnaval in Santiago de Cuba. Reflections on the powerful connections between New Orleans and Santiago de Cuba through the lenses of photographers that have traveled to Santiago de Cuba under the research auspices of the CubaNOLA Arts Collective. Most of the photographers are based in New Orleans, with participants from New York City, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Colorado, as well. The ReBirth Brass Band will be at the opening reception to talk about their experiences in Santiago de Cuba and their plans to continue research on Cuban music and carnival. Press Contacts: Ariana Hall, CubaNOLA Arts Collective: 504-858-1730 Shantrelle Lewis, McKennaMuseum: 504-586-7432 For more information visit www.cubanola.org/Sant iagoPhotos or www.themckennamuseum.com
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Saturday, January 5, 2008
Ernst Cafe
Bowl Bash Block Party
600 S. Peters St.
Sat. Jan 5- Mon. Jan 7
(504) 525-8544
Participate in the LSU and Ohio State rivalry all weekend at Ernst Cafe.
Ernst will also be hosting a variety of special ticketed events all weekend long in their Private Room and on their balcony.
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Saturday, January 5, 2008
6-11 pm
ART OPENING RECEPTION: "?" (yes, the title of the show is a question mark).
Group show curated by Patrick Perret
No Cover
MUSIC LINE UP: 6pm: Shannon French (Solo Guitar) 7pm: David Catorie (Solo Guitar) 8pm: Turiya (Band) 9pm: The Actioneers (Band)
FEATURED ARTISTS:
Corinne Akins, Pax Bobro, Gogo Borgerding, Kelly Casey, Melanie Scott Catorie, Hyman P. Danderson, Anthony Favre, Shannon French, Kirah Haubrich, Eveline Hoffmann, Miro Hoffmann, David Rex Joyner, Mary Ann Joyner, Bryce T. Landry, Luci Leary, Joey Pipes, Jeff Pounds, John Sharappa, Trina, Christian Van Campen and Kat Walker
No cover at the bar. $5.00 cover at the tables.
Palm Court Jazz Cafe 1204 Decatur St
525-0200
Fine dining and live traditional jazz
7p-11p Music starts at 8p
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Saturday, January 5, 2008
9:00 pm- 1:00 am Leslie Smith (3-60 minute sets)
528 Jazz Club
528 Fulton St,. New Orleans
504-533-6117
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Saturday, January 5, 2008
Masquerade Schedule
Ladies of Masquerade 10:00 pm- 3:00 am
Harrah's New Orleans
365 Canal Street, Suite 1000
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 533-6891 office
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Saturday, January 5, 2008
Harrah’s Casino 2007 Miracle on Fulton Street
Entertainment Schedule Hotel Lobby 4:00-6:00 pm Numa Woods Fulton Stage 6:00-8:00 pm The Topcats
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Saturday, January 5, 2008
8:00 pm NEW ORLEANS JAZZ ALLSTARS Featuring: Ralph Johnson & William Smith NEW ORLEANS JAZZ
PRESERVATION HALL
726 ST. PETER STREET
NEW ORLEANS, LA
504 522-2841 www.preservationhall.com
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Saturday, January 5, 2008
John Boutte'-7pm The Original 007 -11pm-$10
d.b.a. New Orleans
618 Frenchmen St, New Orleans
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Saturday, January 5, 2008
The Kyle Roussel Quartet @ 10 pm (NO Jazz)
Donna's Bar & Grill
Live Local Music & Dinner~ Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday nights
800 N. Rampart Street,
New Orleans, LA 70116
504-596-6914 www.donnasbarandgrill.com
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Saturday, January 5, 2007
Upper 9th Ward Farmers Market/Bywater Market
The Market take place every Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. inside the Holy Angel Convent's parking lot at 3500 St. Claude Avenue. For more information or to participate as a food vendor, call Margery at (504) 343-3505 or the Market Office at (504) 482-5722. Good Health Begins with Good Food
The Market offers free Yoga classes from Noon to 1 p.m. inside the Chapel. "We are excited to be the oldest of the "new" markets to open after Katrina," Market Manager said. "We are here to serve the Marigny/Bywater Community along with the surrounding areas," Margery added. For more information or to participate as a food vendor, call Margery at (504) 343-3505 or the Market Office at (504) 482-5722. Good Health Begins with Good Food
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Saturday, January 5, 2007
Cajun Cookin’ Class
New Orleans’ Famous Creole Chef Saundra Green
10am – noon
Cajun Cookin’ School
Inside Creole Delicacies
Third Floor of the Riverwalk Marketplace
Poydras St & The River
$25 per person includes lunch.
Lunch served 7 days a week noon till
Info & reservations: 504-523-6425
Outside Catering Now Available
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Saturday, January 5, 2008
GERMAN COAST FARMERS'
The German Coast Farmers' Market is open every Saturday from 8am until noon in St. Charles Parish at Ormond Plantation, 13786 River Road in Destrehan.
8am—noon
Ormond Plantation
River Road, Destrehan
Ann Montgomery (985)764-9762
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Saturday, January 5, 2008
Crescent City Farmers Market
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When: Saturdays / year round / rain or shine What Time: 8 a.m. - 12 noon Where: 700 Magazine Street
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Saturday, January 5, 2008
GRETNA FARMER'S MARKET
Huey P. Long Avenue - between 3rd & 4th Streets
Gretna, EVERY SATURDAY - RAIN OR SHINE
UNDER THE COVERED MARKET
8:30AM UNTIL 12:30PM
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Saturday, January 5, 2008
1 p.m. Mardi Gras Historian Arthur Hardy discusses and signs his book "Mardi Gras in New Orleans: An Illustrated History" at Garden District Book Shop, 2727 Prytania Street, 895-2266
Saturday & Sunday
Benny Hardy & The New Orleans Knights Jazz Band 10:30 AM The French Market All-Stars 4:00 PM
The Market Cafe
1000 Decatur St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
504 527-5000
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Saturday, January 5, 2008
Library-Armand St. Martin 6-11 On Trois-Marva Wright 5:30-9 Mélange-Jeremy Davenport 9-1
Ritz Carlton
921 Canal Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
Mia Gutierrez
Restaurant Reservations
Phone 504.524.1331 x3200
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Saturday, January 5, 2008
Washboard Chaz Blues Trio
Spotted Cat
Frenchmen St
6:30 pm-9:30 pm
EVERY Saturday
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Saturday, January 5, 2008
Troi Benoit
Loews Hotel (300 Poydras)
Every Friday and Saturday
5-8pm.
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Fans can enjoy a big football weekend in January and meet Betsy Korn, author of The Female Fan Guide to Pro Football
Harrah’s New Orleans will host a football extravaganza for local female fans Jan. 6 and 7 at Harrah’s Masquerade Ultra Lounge. Guests attending the workshop will receive a free copy of The Female Fan Guide to Pro Football signed by Betsy Korn and New Orleans Saints legend Bobby Hebert, as well as receive a free jersey and drink coupons.
Sunday’s events will begin at 4:30 p.m. with registration where guests will be given their female fan jersey along with chocolates and coupons for free martinis. The football workshop begins at 5:30 p.m. with a special book signing with Betsy Korn. A post-game celebration will begin at 7 p.m. with the Absolut Fantini Cocktail party and chocolate martini bar. A winner will be drawn during the game to receive a private suite at Harrah’s Masquerade Lounge with nine of their friends for the championship game on Monday night game. Guys who register with their female fan will also receive a free t-shirt and three free Miller Lite beer coupons.
The Monday night Female Fan football event is open to the public and begins with a pregame party at 5 p.m. in Harrah’s Masquerade Lounge where participants will be given three free drink coupons and have the chance to enter into a football pool. The game kicks off at 7 p.m. and prizes will be awarded after each quarter to the winners of the football pool. Halftime activities include a trivia contest with cash prizes.
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Sunday, January 6, 2008
FLEUR de TEASE BURLESQUE REVUE “New Year’s Celebration” January 6,2008 at One Eyed Jacks!
The explosive bombshells of Fleur de Tease, will unveil their New Year’s Celebration Revue at One Eyed Jacks, 615 Toulouse Street in the French Quarter, 8PM & 10PM on Sunday, January 6. The ladies of Fleur de Tease will become your favorite calendar girls, as they dance and take it off for each month and season during the calendar year. There will be an array of eye-popping surprise’s including guest artists, circus style aerial acts, magic, comedy and the ladies of Fleur de Tease unwrapping themselves just for you, in case you didn’t get what you wanted this holiday season.
As New Orleans’ premiere troupe of true professional burlesque dancers, that include Fleur de Tease’s artistic director Trixie Minx, Madame Mystere, Lily L’ Envie, Jazzabella Blue, and our very own fire-eating hottie Natasha Fiore’, round out the cast of intriguing burlesque dancers that believe in putting on a brand new show each time you see them perform. No two shows are ever alike, and with the girls performing once a month at One Eyed Jacks, you can expect new material and a lot of fun at every performance. As always, the show includes the comical style of Fleur de Tease’s MC Chris Lane, trickster and illusionist Magic Mike, circus-like aerial trapeze from Sarah the Bobcat, and musical acts, alongside our classic “bump & grind” New Orleans burlesque routines. There’s always an array of other surprises and when you attend a Fleur de Tease show, “…You never know who or what will turn up on stage!”
Tickets for the Fleur de Tease Burlesque Revue New Year’s Celebration, Sunday, January 6, 2008, at One Eyed Jacks, 615 Toulouse St., NOLA, 504-569-8361, are $15.00 and $20.00 for reserved table seating. Doors at OEJ open at 7:30PM with performances starting at 8PM and 10PM. Also, you can reserve table seating for the shows and book the lovely ladies of Fleur de Tease to perform at your private party, event, or fundraiser by calling 504-975-1245. For more information on the latest Fleur de Tease charity events, merchandise, and shows, please visit www.fleurdetease.com , www.myspace.com/fleurdetease , or contact Sheri M. B. McKee, Media Madam at 504-432-7629, SherMcBleu@aol.com .
Fleur de Tease is proud to have the House of Lounge, the finest lingerie store in New Orleans, 2044 Magazine Street, as a continuing sponsor for the 2008 Season.
Fleur de Tease Burlesque Revue 2008 Season
1/6-New Year Celebration @ One Eyed Jacks
1/11-Camel Toe Lady Fundraiser @ One Eyed Jacks
2/10-Valentine Revue@ One Eyed Jacks
3/2-Spring Fling@ One Eyed Jacks
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Featuring New Orleans’ Famous Creole Chef Saundra Green
10am – Noon
Cookin’ Cajun Cajun Cookin’ School
OUTSIDE CATERING AVAILABLE
Inside Creole Delicacies
Third Floor of the Riverwalk Marketplace
Poydras St & The River
$25 per person includes lunch.
Wonderful Cajun Bloody Marys $4
Lunch served 7 days a week noon till
Reservations: (504) 523-6425
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Sunday, January 6, 2008
Ritz Carlton
On Trois-Armand St.Martin 10-1:30 On Trois-Catherine Anderson 2-4
Mia Gutierrez
Restaurant Reservations
921 Canal Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
Phone 504.524.1331 x3200
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Sunday, January 6, 2008
Trinity Artist Series Every Sunday Sundays at 5:00 pm Free
Jan. 6 The New Orleans Black Choral Directed by John Ware Holiday Concert celebrating the New Year
Every Tuesday from 6 pm to 7pm, in the renovated chapel TAIZE: Enchanting simple songs led by Albinas Prizgintas at the piano:
candlelight, moments of silence, a beautiful iconic cross, and tea,
The focus is meditation, tranquility, healing
All programs last one hour and take place every Sunday
of the year at 5:00 p.m. Police security provided. Handicap access and
elevator available. Informal and Free of charge Contact: Albinas 670 2520
Trinity Church - 1329 Jackson Avenue - New Orleans
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Sunday, January 6, 2008
Lucien Barbarin w/Sunday Night Swingsters & Steve Pistorius
No cover at the bar. $5.00 cover at the tables.
Palm Court Jazz Cafe
1204 Decatur St
525-0200
Fine dining and live traditional jazz
7p-11p Music starts at 8p
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Sunday January 6, 2008
Harrah’s Casino 2007 Miracle on Fulton Street
Entertainment Schedule Hotel Lobby 4:00-6:00 pm Numa Woods Fulton Stage 6:00-8:00 pm Bucktown Allstars
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Sunday, January 6, 2008
Linnzi Zaorski-6pm Jeff & Vida-10pm-
d.b.a New Orleans
618 Frenchmen St, New Orleans
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Sunday, January 6, 2008
8:00 pm "IN THE TRADITION" Featuring: Glen David Andrews & The Lazy 6 NEW ORLEANS JAZZ
Shows are All Ages and Preservation Hall is a non-smoking venue
PRESERVATION HALL
726 ST. PETER STREET
NEW ORLEANS, LA
504 522-2841 www.preservationhall.com
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Sunday, January 6, 2008
SHANNON POWELL'S JAZZ QUARTET
9 pm
Donna's Bar & Grill
800 N. Rampart Street,
New Orleans, LA 70116
504-596-6914 www.donnasbarandgrill.com
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Sunday, January 6, 2008
French Quarter Laughter Club has undergone a magnificent Name Change!
Well...that is unless the members disapprove of the change!
And so, barring any disapproval, the name will become "Laughter Lightness
and Joy in New Orleans"
NEW Meeting now: Audubon Park, Main Entrance on St. Charles, to the right of the Entrance Fountain, under the trees.
New TIME: 4pm because of the early nightfall.
The meetings consist of LOTS of LAUGHTER!
The intention of the meetings is to...LAUGH!
LaughterYoga is here to pick up where the sorely lacking Mental Health
community leaves off...
Laughter helps to strengthen your heart and helps prevent
arteriosclerosis. I don't know about you, but preventing anything in my
body that ends in Sclerosis sounds like a GOOD THING!
Also...Laughter helps the production of Natural Killer Cells,
(cancer-killing cells!) Laughter also boosts the immune system, increases
the production of endorphins (runner's high) and DECREASES production of
tension and stress hormones like Cortisol and testosterone!
De-Stress and feel BETTER...and just laugh! it's EASY!
WE hope to see you, New Orleans!
Donations for expenses are accepted.
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Sunday, January 6, 2008
THE RITES OF SWING
a six piece string band playing gypsy
jazz, swing, and Brazilian music.
Every Sunday 4 to 6 p.m.
The Rites of Swing
The Spotted Cat on Frenchmen Street
No Cover but some whining for tips
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Sunday, January 6, 2008
Sunday Night Jazz Party!!! Featuring: Skip Robertson & Society Red:
Don't Miss a Scalding Gumbo of Jazz served up Straight, Funky and Latin, along with Spicy,
Traditional New Orleans Tastes and a Host of Other Flavors
Downbeat @ 10 pm
Sundays at the Spotted Cat-
623 Frenchmen St.
across from Snug Harbor
No Cover!!!
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Sunday January 6, 2008
The Perfect Fit "New Orleans' Premier Jazz Club on Sundays" The Perfect Fit has Live Jazz Music every Sunday
featuring KERMIT RUFFINS and the BARBECUE SWINGERS
No Entrance Fee
Restaurant is Open
No Smoking Facility
Smoking Patio Outside
Allotted Seating is Available
Off street Parking is available at The Perfect Fit and The Wisdom
So Come Out, Hear Some Great Jazz, Partake Some of
Our Delicious Entrees and Dance the Night Away!!!
The Perfect Fit Bar and Grill
1355 Saint Bernard Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 322-2607
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Sunday January 6, 2008
4pm – 7pm Irving Bannister’s All Stars (R&B)
7pm – 10pm Eddie Parrino (Rock)
EVERY SUNDAY IN JANUARY
LOCALS, MAKE SURE TO GET YOUR VIP CARD.
As a valued local customer, card holder receives:
* 20% off all food and beverage purchases at the café
* A complimentary beverage and dessert on your birthday
* Discounts on corporate parties and rental charges for private parties
* 15% off all purchases at the retail store
* Get to the dome early for a first-rate tailgate party to be held on the plaza level, gate C area, outside the Louisiana Superdome. The party begins 3 hours before kickoff and lasts until the game begins. Fan Jam features food, interactive games and entertainment, including special appearances by both schools’ bands and cheerleading squads. Free for fans of all ages
Presiding over his Funky Nation is Big Sam, a big man with an impeccable urban fashion sense, who blows the funk out of his trombone and refuses to let the audience sit still. Between solos and trombone riffs, Big Sam second-lines (a uniquely New Orleans style of street-dance) and gets the crowd going both in movement and in replies to his call-and-response MC-style. A talented group of jazz-trained musicians makes up the Funky Nation, bringing with them the improv-style associated with jazz and the horn-heavy front section that's the hallmark of big band funk.
THE BUCKTOWN ALL-STARS is a nine-piece Rhythm & Blues band based in Metairie, Louisiana. Featuring a powerful four-piece horn section, the group specializes in the melodic orchestration of 1960's Atlantic Soul made popular by such artists as Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, and Sam & Dave; the brassy punch of 1970's classic acts like Chicago and Stevie Wonder; and the slick grooves of 1970's funk characterized by Earth Wind & Fire and the Average White Band. The All-Stars also acknowledge their hometown roots and the influence of New Orleans R&B artists such as The Meters, The Neville Brothers, and Dr. John. Add to this mix the group's youthful energy and enthusiasm, and the result is an exciting live performance which attracts music lovers of all types and ages. To this end, more than one observer has noted that the All-Stars are fun because they have fun!
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Monday, January 7, 2008
An Evening with Chris Crutcher
Monday, January 7, 7:30 PM
East Bank Regional Library, 4747 West Napoleon Ave., Metairie, LA
Free and open to the public; no registration required
The Jefferson Parish Library is thrilled to announce that it will be hosting an evening with young adult author Chris Crutcher on Monday, January 7, 2008. The program will be held at 7:30 PM at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 West Napoleon Ave., Metairie, LA.
Chris Crutcher is the author of eight critically acclaimed novels, an autobiography, and one collection of short stories. He has won three lifetime achievement awards for the body of his work: the Margaret A. Edwards Award for Outstanding Literature for Young Adults, the ALAN Award for a Significant Contribution to Adolescent Literature, and the NCTE National Intellectual Freedom Award.
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Monday, January 7, 2008
Dr. Guitar 4:00 PM
The Market Cafe
1000 Decatur St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
504 527-5000
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Monday, January 7, 2008
Cookin’ Cajun Café FOOD & SPIRITS Riverwalk Marketplace, New Orleans
HOURS:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
12 Noon til Closing
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday &
Sunday 12:30PM til Closing
DIRECTIONS:
From the Poydras Street entrance, go up 2 sets of escalators.
When you get off the second one look left, the restaurant is in the REAR of the Creole Delicacies Gourmet Store.
Uptown | Uptown Square
When: Tuesdays / year round / rain or shine
What Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: Uptown Square parking lot, 200 Broadway
Join us for an amazing selection of the freshest, tastiest fruits, vegetables, seafood, baked breads and freshly made pies, bedding plants, dairy products, freshly cut flowers, and more! direct from our region's finest farmers, fishers, and bakers.
When planning a visit to the Market, don't forget to bring your appetite for the popular Tabasco Brand Products Green Plate Special. Each month, a different restaurant, caterer or vendor sets up shop at the Market to serve up plate lunches at affordable prices
The knife sharpener is there every Tuesday to sharpen scissors, knives, axes, you name it!
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Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Johnny Vidacovich Duo featuring Dave Easley-10pm-
d.b.a New Orleans
618 Frenchmen St, New Orleans
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Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Every Tuesday 8 to 11 p.m.
The Columns
3811 St. Charles Ave.
No Cover
John Rankin
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Tuesday, January 8, 2008
The EVERY TUESDAY “Organ and Labyrinth” Trinity Artist Series
Trinity Church
1329 Jackson avenue New Orleans
From 6 pm to 7 pm:
A unique hour meditation with organ music,
Performed by Albinas.
A salient feature is the pipe organ,
a fine 57 rank tracker action instrument.
Occasionally other music, vocal and instrumental
are included. The music includes a variety of music
ranging from Classical Baroque to popular music.
The contemplative aspect of the experience
is heightened by subdued lighting and much use of candles !
FREE
1329 Jackson Av. New Orleans
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Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Rebirth Brass Band
Every Tuesday
10pm
Maple Leaf Bar
8316 Oak St
New Orleans
504-866-9359
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Darling friends,
