New Orleans Wine and Food Experience is in full swing. Tonight and tomorrow afternoon the Grand Tastings will be taking place at the Grand Ballroom at the Hilton Hotel. For complete details visit www.nowfe.com
Once again this weekend will be full of celebrations including the 34th Annual Greek Festival that will be taking place Memorial Weekend at the beautiful restored Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral on the Bayou. Near by The Bayou Boogaloo is going to be taking place on Bayou St. John between Orleans and Bienville this Saturday.Visit:www.thebayouboogaloo.com
Darling, let us not forget that the Jambalaya Festival May25-27) is also taking place this weekend in Gonzales, Louisiana. It is the 40th anniversary year with "World Jambalaya Cook-Off",live music and stage shows, food,car show, kids' activities, carnival rides.(800) 680-3208 or (225) 647-2937
The New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation is encouraging everyone to Be a Tourist in your own town. SO, if you still have not made it to the exhibit of Vatican Mosaics, being displayed in the French Quarter’s Old Ursuline Convent at the corner of Ursulines and Chartres – go now!! The exhibit cannot be held over and it ends after June 1, a week from Friday.It’s an impressive exhibit, displaying the work being done by masters of breathtakingly intricate mosaics – work that continues on, even to this day.
The other exhibit that is going to be ending is Treasures from France at The Historic New Orleans Collection . This is the last week!
Affirming France’s comittment to the preservation of New Orleans culture in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Four Hundred Years of French Presence in Louisiana: Treasures from the National Library of France is presented by Renaud Donnedieu de Vabres, the French Minister of Culture; Jean-Noël Jeanneney, the President of the National Library of France; and Pierre Lebovics, the French Consul General to News Orleans. The exhibition, on display through June 2, 2007, is free and open to the public, Tuesday–Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., in the History Galleries at 533 Royal Street.
FEMME,FEMME,FEMME: Painting oif Women in French Society .New Orleans Museum of Art.Manet, Degas and Toulouse-Lautrec are among the big art names with paintings in a landmark exhibition coming from France to the New Orleans Museum of Art
Femme, femme, femme: Paintings of Women in French Society from Daumier to Picasso from the Museums of France is the fulfillment of a promise made to New Orleans two months after Hurricane Katrina, the New Orleans Museum of Art announced.
As a measure of support for the city and art museum, French government and museum officials organized the the exhibition of nearly 85 works from the Louvre, Musee d’Orsay and 40 other museums throughout France.The exhibition’s run until June 2.
You could join the NationalWWIIMuseum saluting American Heroes this Memorial Day Weekend from Saturday, May 26 -Monday, May 28. Visit www.nationalwww2museum.org
This is also a weekend of finals when it comes to theatre productions:
Ricky Graham's LATEST SHOW:"I Know What It Means,"
HAS A FINAL PERFORMANCE Sunday, May 27th at 6pm... at Le Chat Noir.
Yep, Sunday, May 27th at 6pm...is the final performance of this held-over show.
Come hear songs and stories about the world we love...Take a couple of hours
The wonderful Nighthawks at the Marigny Theater will also have final performances this weekend.
Have a great weekend and I want to thank La Fete News for the use of the calendar. I
FRIDAY, MAY 25
2007 New Orleans Wine and Food Experience
Friday, May 25, 2007
5:00 p.m. ~ 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 26, 2007
1:00 p.m. ~ 4:00 p.m.
Grand Tastings
Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel
Two Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70140
$80 per person in advance
$85 at the door (subject to availability)
Tickets are nonrefundable
A truly “Grand” experience for both foodies and wine connoisseurs, pairing extensive offerings from New Orleans' finest chefs and selections of wines from around the world. Visit our Cooking Demonstration stage on both days and our Fine Wine Auction at the Friday Grand Tasting. No one under the age of 21 will be admitted. No strollers allowed.
Participating Wineries & Restaurants will be listed soon!
Rowdy Frynds Tour featuring Hank Williams Jr. & Lynyrd Skynyrd
New Orleans Arena,7p.m.
OBITUARY COCKTAIL:Arnaud's Remoulade,309 Bourbon St. - Phone: 523-0377. Weekly gathering of locals at legendary saloons of New Orleans. Always from 6 to 7 p.m. For more information : www.obituarycocktail.org
Friday Night Music Camp w/ CHARMAINE NEVILLE
5-7 pm
A fun and educational music series for kids and their caretakers, sponsored by the N.O. Musicians Clinic & The Arts Council of N.O.
8-11 pm
3 Ring Circus old-school party w/ Twister & Friends. All friends of 3 Ring Circus welcome! Musicans, bring your axe!
The Big Top Gallery
1638 Clio Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Big Top Phone: 504.569.2700
34th Annual Greek Festival New Orleans
May 25, 26, & 27, 2007
1200 Robert E. Lee Boulevard ? New Orleans, Louisiana
Donation $5 ? Children Under 12 Free
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Friday, May 25 - 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Saturday, May 26 - 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Sunday, May 27 - 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Our theme this year is "Experience Greece on $5 a Day!
" We think attending Greek Festival New Orleans is almost as good as being there, with authentic foods, live entertainment, and actual Greeks! Plus, you don't have to spend thousands to fly hours in a cramped airplane cabin!
Our tireless volunteers have been hard at work in preparation of old favorites and new additions! Once again, we have expanded and reconfigured the grounds to better accommodate our guests. Come out and join us for delicious food, delightful drinks, and entertainment the entire family will enjoy.
Be sure to browse the entire web site for information on new items, event schedules, and a comprehensive list of our fabulous Greek cuisine. We're looking forward to another great Greek Festival, and are looking forward to seeing you there. Opa!
POSTER BY PANTELIS ZOGRAFOS
Our 2007 Greek Festival poster was created by watercolor artist Pantelis Zografos.
CLIMB MOUNTOLYMPUS!
Rock climbing Grecian style!
GOURMET GREEK CUISINE
Authentic Greek dinners, desserts, and drinks, ready for you to enjoy on the grounds or to go. Check out our website to find out what Kali Orexi really means!
HELLENIC SHOPPING EXCURSION
From Festival posters and shirts to baubles and foods, take a slice of Greece home with you.
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT
Traditional Greek dancers, live musicians, and an Olympic Run round out our exciting event schedule. Event times and locations at our website
CATHEDRAL TOURS
Explore our culture with a guided tour of the Holy Trinity Cathedral, given by our Church historians. Tour schedules can be found on our website.
WIN A TRIP TO GREECE!
Our door prize this year is two round-trip tickets to Greece or $1,500 cash!
Check out our website if you feel lucky!
FREE PARKING AND SHUTTLE
Don't waste any time finding a parking spot with our free off-site parking and shuttle service!
Driving, parking, and shuttle information at our website!
504-282-0259
Please contact us with any questions, comments, or suggestions: opa@gfno.com
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Friday, May 25, 2007
Country superstar Jo Dee Messina will be performing in Harvey Friday, May 25 at Boomtown Belle Casino. Messina has received critical acclaim for her singing style and her latest album, Delicious Surprise debuted at number one on the Billboard Country Charts. She is gearing up to release another album later this year.
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Friday, May 25, 2007
Kennedy's Children: One generation, removed.
Four Humours is proud to announce its official first production, a revival of Robert Patrick's Obie-winning classic, Kennedy's Chidren. The comedy-drama is directed by Michael Martin, and features Paul Atreides, Bridget Erin, Carrie Anne Rose, Michael Aaron Santos, and Kathryn Talbot.
On Valentine's Day, 1974, there's gathered in a Lower East Side bar five strangers --a Vietnam vet, a would-be sex goddess, a radical activist, an off-Broadway actor, and a JFK-obsessed schoolteacher-- each to recount the course of their lives during the tumultuous '60s, the passions and mistakes that led them, individually and collectively, into an emptier decade that could never match what they had to leave behind. These lost souls don't address each other, not directly, yet have everything in the world to say to each other. And to an audience: Any play that examines its own time with such fearless specificity becomes universal.
What: Kennedy's Children
Who: Written by Robert Patrick; directed by Michael Martin for Four Humours.
Featuring Paul Atreides, Bridget Erin, Carrie Anne Rose,
Michael Aaron Santos, Kathryn Talbot.
Where: The Hi Ho Lounge, 2239 St Claude, New Orleans.
When: May 18-June 2; see specific schedule below.
How: Reservations and information, 800.258.9318. Regular price $13.
Preview by donation; opening night $18.
May 25-26 Fri-Sat, 7pm
May 27 Sun, 3pm
May 31-June 2, Thu-Sat, 7pm. Closes June 2nd.
Special notes:
Press photos by request.
Robert Patrick may be available for interview. Contact Michael Martin.
Call the contact numbers at the top for press and VIP seats.
The phone numbers at the top are NOT for publication.
Please note 7pm curtain for evening performances, not 8pm.
Opening night will include a Creole buffet catered by chef Damion Banks.
The first Saturday night performance will be an all-proceeds benefit for a New Orleans mental health organization.
Last week to see NIGHTHAWKS
Marigny Theatre 1030 Marigny Street at St Claude
May 25-27, Fri, Sat 8 PM, Sun 6 PM
Call 504-218-8559 for info/reservations $20/ $15 students.
Nighthawks, a two-act play by Evan Guilford-Blake, is the winning entrant in the Saints and Sinners Literary Festival's Playwrighting Competition. It was inspired by Edward Hopper's famous 1942 painting by the same name of an all-night diner.
The first act, set in 1943, begins with a couple in the diner: Gil is trying to convince Donna to go home with him -- his wife is out of town. War vet Wray enters, suffering from an incident that destroyed his Negro Leagues career, adding tension that Jimmy, the counterman, cannot control. The play explores the loneliness of wartime America, how the war built some hopes and destroyed others; and the conflicts that grew out of the racial divisiveness during the time.
The second act occurs 40 years later. The play centers around the interactions of four new characters: Rhonda, a prostitute who was rescued by Mackie, a disenchanted Vietnam vet who became her protector and pimp; Galen, a troubled actor; and Jamie, the counterman and a former actor. The themes of the painting -- loneliness, the need for contact and the sleepless isolation of the "nighthawks" of American society -- are explored throughout.
The play features the acting talents of Tim Bellow, Lisa Davis, Derrick Deal, Carlos Gonzalez, Don McCoy, Keith Launey and Mandi Turner. Directed by Glenn Meche. Julia LaShae.Chateau Sonesta Hotel in the Clock Bar
800 Iberville Street
6 pm - 9 pm
No Cover
Anais St. John with Harry Mayronne on piano
Royal Sonesta Hotel in the Mystick Den,300 Bourbon Street,9 pm – Midnight
No Cover
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
These activities are free and open to the public and will take place in the park’s VisitorCenter at 916 N. Peters Street, unless specified. The VisitorCenter is the site of programs and music performances relating to the origins, development and progression of America’s original art form – jazz. For more information, call 504-589-4841, Tuesday through Saturday, or visit us online at www.nps.gov/jazz.
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Ricky Graham's LATEST SHOW: "I Know What It Means,"
HAS A FINAL PERFORMANCE Sunday, May 27th at 6pm...
Yep, Sunday, May 27th at 6pm... is the final performance of this held-over show.
Come hear songs and stories about the world we love...
Take a couple of hours to just feel good.
The tickets are $29 ($5 of that is a credit toward a beverage of your choice.)Call for a reserved table....OH! and we have $2 parking in the lot next door.Reservations: 504.581.5812
GEM OF THE OCEAN. The Anthony Bean Community Theater , 862-7529.
Adella Gautier Leads the Cast in August Wilson’s ‘Gem of the Ocean’ at ABCT on May 11 through June 3.The Anthony Bean Community Theater presents the Louisiana Premiere of August Wilson’s powerful drama ‘Gem of the Ocean’. The play is directed by Anthony Bean. Performances take place May 25-27 and June 1-3. On Friday and Saturday at 8:00pm with Sunday’s matinee at 3:00pm. On June 3rd, Sunday’s performance will be at 8:00pm ONLY. Tickets are $18.00 for adults, $16.00 for students and seniors, and are available by calling the Box Office at (504) 862-7529. (Box Office hours are Tuesday-Saturday at 2-6pm. and two hours before performances). You can also charge by phone or charge on line at ww.anthonybeantheater.com
Harrahs Casino
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.
New Orleans Jam
7:00p-10:00p Wiseguys
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Friday, May 25, 2007
Exhibition Of The Vatican Mosaic Studio
Through June 1, 2007
Exhibition of the Vatican Mosaic Studio: An Evolution of the Human Spirit as Seen Through Mosaic Art
Ursuline Convent, oldest building in the Mississippi Valley, 1100 Chartres St., New Orleans, Louisiana.
37 mosaic artworks from the Vatican Mosaic Studio (replications of prominent artwork dating back to the 16th Century through the 21st Century). The Vatican Mosaic Studio was organized nearly 300 years ago to reproduce the deteriorating oil paintings of St. Peter’s Basilica as intricate glass mosaics. The exhibition includes reproductions of the art of Monet, Van Gogh, Rouault, Chagall and Rembrandt.
New Orleans is the one and only stop for the art tour. Proceeds from the exhibition will support the restoration and preservation of the Old Ursuline Convent.
9 to 5PM; last tour starting at 4 PM, closed on Monday.
Viewing of the exhibition should average about 45 minutes.
(504) 569-1401; (800) 535-7786
Advance reservations required for groups.
Call Julee Pearce, Sales Coordinator, Exhibition of the Vatican Mosaic Studio at (225) 262-1005, julee2@cox.net.
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Friday, May 25, 2007
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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Friday, May 25, 2007
Have you heard about this show?
"Bitter/Sweet: A celebration of thwarted ambition, unrequited love and hilarious disappointment."
Le Chat Noir May 4-27 (Reservations: 504-581-5812)
It's a blast!!!
The show's about being young and in sho-biz, and stars Rich Arnold, Trina Beck, Natalie Boyd, Michael Tramontin with special guest, Meredith Long.
These young actors hit the stage with a Disney Medley and you think, "Oh, another one of THOSE shows...."
Then things begin to change and before you know it...hey, You've been laughing for more than an hour and you're now demanding an encore!
This cast is just fabulous and director, Sean Patterson, "King of the Red Light District Variety Show's" 'Top Ten List') has done a killer job!
Show dates:
Friday-Sunday 5/25-27
Show times:
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8pm
Sundays at 2pm
Show tickets:
$26 (includes $5 bar credit)
(Actors and Techies: Ask about the actor ticket price)
Show reservations line:
Tues-Sat, 2-6pm at (504) 581-5812
(or leave a message anytime and we'll call back)
The Library Lounge at the RITZ
Canal Street
5 pm to 10 pm
No cover; valet parking
Ritz Carlton Hotel
Canal St – New Orleans
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Friday, May 25, 2007
9:00p-1:00a Leslie Smith (3 – 60 minute sets)
528 Jazz Club 528 Fulton St,. New Orleans
504-533-6117
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Friday, May 25, 2007
Fredy Omar con su Banda
cover $7
Fredy Omar con su Banda's Noche Latina at
Ray's Boom Boom Room, 508 Frenchmen Street,
every Friday night
at 10pm.
Free dance lessons at 9pm.
10pm, free Latin dance lessons 9pm
Emergency Communities Benefit Concert
We decided that for the next month our Friday Night Noche
Latina at Ray's Boom Boom Room will be dedicated to this organization. Emergency
Communities representatives will be on hand to provide information on this relief
group including their history and how to volunteer or donate.
Fredy Omar
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Friday, May 25. 2007
9:00 & 11:00 Shows
EllisMarsalis Quartet
SnugHarbor 626 Frenchmen St, New Orleans
Admission: 504-949-0696
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Friday, May 25, 2007
Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers
Doors at 9 - Show at 10
cover
Blue Nile
504) 948-2583
532 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA
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Friday, May 25, 2007
Preservation Hall 726 St. Peter Street
504 522-2841 www.preservationhall.com
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Friday, May 25, 2007
Mid City Rock N Bowl
4133 S. Carrollton
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Friday, May 25, 2007
Tipitina’s 501 Napoleon Ave New Orleans, LA
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Friday, May 25, 2007
The Howlin' Wolf
907 SOUTH PETERS Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
Phone: (504) 522- WOLF.
Special thanks to our friends at
Ciroc Vodka and Tanqueray for their help.
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Friday, May 25, 2007
Sweet Lorraines Jazz Club
1931 St Claude Ave
New Orleans, LA 70116
Sets 10pm and midnite
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Friday, May 25, 2007
Ingrid Lucia-6pm Egg Yolk Jubilee-10pm-$5
d.b.a New Orleans
618 Frenchmen St, New Orleans
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Friday, May 25, 2007
Vavavoom
New Orleans gypsy jazz.
No cover.
Every Friday
10pm
Mimi's in the Marigny
2601 Royal Street, corner of Franklin Street
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Friday, May 25th, 2007
at 10:30pm till. . . Vivaz! @ Cafe Brasil
Latin Jazz,Salsa,rumba Flamenca, Bossa nova ,Funk and more..
2100 Chartres & Frenchman St. New Orleans,LA www.vivazlatinband.com
Cds available at the Door / Akhamani
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Friday, May 25, 2007
Jamelle Williams & New Orleans Slick 6 (brass/trad) @ 9:30
Friday's @ 9:30 pm
Donna’s Bar & Grill
800 N. Rampart New Orleans
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Friday, May 25, 2007
The Blue Nile
532 Frenchmen St New Orleans
(504) 948.BLUE
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Friday, May 25, 2007
Gal Holiday
Rivershack 3449 River Road; Jefferson, LA
9:30 PM-1:30 AM
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Friday, May 25, 2007
Free Live Music
7-10pm
(Block Party Style – Bring your kids & pets)
6:30 pm
Club 300
300 Decatur Street
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Friday, May 25, 2007
Jin Jean's Restaurant and Louge 1700 Louisiana Avenue.
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Friday, May 25, 2007
Chickie Wah Wah
2828 Canal Street • New Orleans
(504) 304-4714
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Friday, May 25, 2007
Rotolo's Pizzeria, 201 Decatur. All
shows start at 10pm and are no cover.
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Saturday, May 26, 2007
Oceanfest
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Aquarium members get in free!
Come to the Aquarium Memorial Day weekend for more family fun that celebrates World Ocean Day, an international tribute set for June 8!
Throughout the Aquarium there will be educational programs, hands-on activities, arts-and-crafts and a face painter—stop by the information booth for a full schedule. In addition, there will be live performances by Papillion and Johnette Downing!
* Saturday, May 26—Papillion at 11:30 am and 1:00 pm
* Sunday, May 27—Johnette Downing at 11:30 am and 1:00 pm
* Monday, May 28—Johnette Downing at 11:30 am
While you are at the Aquarium, visit Adventure Island, pet the stingrays and take in a great show at Entergy IMAX® Theatre!
Information
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas is located at 1 Canal Street in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Admission to Oceanfest activities is included in regular Aquarium admission.
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Saturday, May 26, 2007
Help Bring the music back!
Come join the New Orleans String Project (NOSP)
12pm-5pm
Saturday May 26
Burke Park
Annunciation and 2nd Street
3rd Annual Crawfish Boil.
This exciting fundraiser will feature live music performed by the children with something
for everyone's taste from classical to jazz. This fun family event will include games and arts and crafts for children of all ages. Come take a chance on some of the great items that will be raffled off during the festival. This of course would not be a New Orleans festival if it did not feature great food for all to partake. All the proceeds from the Crawfish Boil will help continue NOPS commitment of providing music lessons to children. "Now more than ever we are dedicated to giving quality music instruction to the youth of this community,"
Jeanne Jaubert
Executive Director of NOSP.
The mission of the New Orleans String Project, a non-profit organization, is to enrich the lives of youth in our community by making string instrument instruction accessible to inner-city New Orleans children. Due to hurricane Katrina there are not any New Orleans public schools that have string programs. The New Orleans String Project is trying to fill in that gap by providing lessons and instruments to children in the community. NOSP offers after-school violin, viola, cello and bass lessons to kids ages 6-14 free of charge.
Join us as we bring the music back to the children of New Orleans on Saturday May 26 at Burke Park on Annunciation and 2nd Street. This fantastic crawfish fest has free admission and it is open to the public.
See you there!
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Saturday, May 26, 2007
Reading With Rover at New Orleans Public Library Starts Saturday,
May 26
NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC LIBRARY
504-596.2588 kwilkins@gno.lib.la.us
Ava is very gentle. She is a nine year-old retired racing greyhound. Don't think that Ava sits on a porch all day. Ava still works. She is a trained therapy dog with a special skill. She teaches children to read-with
confidence.
The New Orleans Public Library is glad to announce that Reading with Rover is back on the Library's schedule. Reading with Rover is a program that has spread across the country since 1999. Many children are reluctant to read aloud, but with the approval of a gentle canine companion, they gain the needed practice and make improvements in reading skills. The program provides gentle encouragement on a regular basis.
Every Saturday morning at 10:30, Ava will be available for children to practice their reading aloud. Ava will be in the Children's Room on the second floor of the library, making friends and reinforcing skills. Ava will come with her owner, Susan Drongowski, who will assist children in starting. Ava was a regular Reading with Rover dog at the Summerlin Library in Nevada, before her owners re-located to New Orleans.
For further information on Reading with Rover, call 596-2588.
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Saturday, May 26, 2007
Bayou Boogaloo
On Bayou St. John between Orleans and Bienville
Music, Food, Mid-City Art Market, Community booths, Merchandise, beer and wine.
2007 Schedule:
Stage 1 (Main Stage)
11:00 - 12:00 Bob French & The Original Tuxedo Jazz Band
12:20 - 1:20 Soul Rebels or Corey Henry
1:40 - 2:40 Billy Iuso & The Restless Natives
3:00 - 4:00 The Revealers
4:20 - 5:20 Gradoux
5:40 - 6:40 Walter Wolfman & The Roadmasters
7:00 - 8:00 Lynn Drury
8:15 - 9:15 Anders Osborne, Jumpin' Johnny Sansone,
and very special guests
High Ground Drifters Bluegrass Band
Reddy Teddy “the Swampdaddy” and his allstar band
Stage 2 (Lafitte Stage)
10:00 - 11:00 Shades of Praise
11:40 - 12:40 Margie Perez and The Groovy Blues
1:00 - 2:00 Andy Hoffman & The B-Goes
2:20 - 3:20 Juice w/ Joe Krown
4:00 - 5:00 Gal Holiday and The Honky Tonk Revue
If you’re looking for fun, check out Pontchartrain Vineyards’ outdoor concert series, Jazz’n the Vines, on the 2nd and 4th Saturday nights of the month at 6:30 p.m. from May through October. Jazz’n the Vines provides the community with a fun and unique venue to Celebrate Louisiana’s Rich Cultural Heritage - food / wine / music!
Grab an umbrella and join us in literally kicking off the Jazz’n the vines season with a parade through the vineyards, Saturday, May 12th lead by Don Vappie with the Creole Jazz Serenaders. Masterfully Arranged & Performed Early New Orleans Jazz will ring in the new growing and concert season.
Pontchartrain Vineyards Jazz’n In The Vines
Celebrating Louisiana’s Rich Cultural Heritage
food / wine / music
6:30-9pm Gates open at 5:30pm
$10 per person, pay at the gate
Bring flashlight, umbrella, lawn chair, picnic dinner
May 26 Charmaine Neville & Her Band New Orleans Rhythm & Blues & Funk
June 9
The Red Stick Ramblers
Eunice Meets Breaux Bridge in an Eclectic Mix of Acoustic Cajun, Texas Swing, Jazz & Blues
Pontchartrain Vineyards
81250 Hwy. 1082
Bush, LA 70431
P. O. Box 275
Covington, LA 70434
PH/FAX 985-892-9742
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Saturday, May 26, 2007
2:00 PM
TWO TO TANGO AT TWO
A Tango Talk and Exhibition by Author Christina Villa and Dance Partner Steve Gurley with a free lesson to follow for interested beginners
East Bank Regional Library Admin. Building Lobby, 4747 West Napoleon Ave., Metairie, LA
Free and open to the public; no registration required
Dancing with .... the Author
TWO TO TANGO AT TWO
Tango Entwined: Christina Vella and Steve Gurley
See Argentine Tango, hear about the history of the world's most romantic dance, and have fun!
Jefferson Parish Library presents an informal talk and dance exhibition by Christina Vella and Steven Gurley on Saturday, May 26, 2:00PM at East Bank Regional Library, 4747 West Napoleon Avenue, Metairie.
Since its origin in the slums of Buenos Aires around 1900, Argentine Tango has become known throughout the world for its elegance and inventiveness. Christina and Steve will demonstrate the sensuous tango, the graceful tango waltz, and the lighthearted milonga, as they describe the development of the dances; they will also show the difference between Argentine and American tango.
After the presentation, there will be a free lesson for interested beginners. Kids are welcome with adults. It will all take place in the lobby of the administrative wing ----right inside the farthest door on the right as you face the library.
Historian Christina Vella (author of Intimate Enemies and Indecent Secrets) has appeared several times at the library's lecture series, but always standing more or less still. Tango has been her favorite dance for some years, though she rarely gets to talk about it. Since Steven
Gurley took up tango three years ago, he dances whenever he can get away from work (at Hunt Engine Company). Both Christina and Steve are students of Maria Elena LaMotta.
Jim Davis,
Adult Programming Manager
(504) 838-1100, x262.
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Saturday, May 26, 2007
Summer Semester 2007 Advanced Registration Going on Now at Delgado Community College and the Louisiana Technical College
LTC Jefferson and West Jefferson Campuses Offering Tuition-free Job
Training Programs
Delgado Community College is currently holding Advanced Registration for 2007 Summer and Fall Semesters. For Summer 2007 classes, continuing,
transfer and readmit students may register online at www.dcc.edu
<http://www.dcc.edu/ > Mar. 26-31 and in person Apr. 2 - May 18. New
students are able to participate in Summer Advanced Registration Apr. 2
- May 22 by appointment only. For Fall 2007 classes, continuing,
transfer and readmit students may register online Mar. 26 - Aug. 9 and
in person Apr. 2 - May 28. New students can participate in Fall
Advanced Registration July 9 - Aug. 6 by appointment only.
Regular Summer 2007 Registration will be held May 29-30 for classes
starting on May 31 and Regular Fall 2007 Registration will be held Aug.
15 - 18 at all campuses and sites. Following are Delgado Community
College locations:
City Park
615 City Park Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70119
West Bank
2600 Gen. Meyer Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70114
Northshore-Slidell
320 Howze Beach Rd.
1-10 Service Rd.
Slidell, LA 70461
Northshore-Covington
207 E. Lockwood St.
Covington, LA 70433
Charity School of Nursing
450 S. Claiborne Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70112
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Saturday, May 26th, 2007
Mid-City Art Market:
Mid-City Art Market, Art in the Heart of New Orleans,
at Palmer Park
The hours will be 10:am to 4:00 pm.
Mid-City Art Market, Art in the Heart of New Orleans, proudly showcases local and regional artists selling their pottery, furniture, jewelry, glass, painting, metal art, sculpture, photography, textiles and accessories.
10:00am-4:00pm and the last Saturday of each month.
The market is home to wonderful local and regional artists selling jewelry, painting, pottery, glass, funiture, metal, photography, textiles and accessories to rejuvenate your home and spirit with beauty.
Come out, support and buy LOCAL!
Food by Fuel Coffee House & Juan’s Flying Burrito
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Saturday, May 26, 2007
TREASURES FROM FRANCE TO BE EXHIBITED AT THE HISTORIC NEW HISTORY COLLECTION -LAST WEEK
Four Hundred Years of French Presence in Louisiana: Treasures from the National Library of France is presented as a gift to the people of New Orleans in affirmation of France’s commitment to the preservation of New Orleans culture in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The exhibition, on display through June 2, 2007, is free and open to the public, Tuesday–Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., in the History Galleries at 533 Royal Street
The first exhibition to focus exclusively on the National Library’s extensive collections relating to Louisiana, Four Hundred Years of French Presence in Louisiana explores the strong cultural ties between France and its former colony, from the 17th through the 20th century. Items from 13 of the National Library’s divisions, many of them never exhibited before, are complemented by a selection of artifacts from The Historic New Orleans Collection, the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Center of Diplomatic Archives in Nantes, France.
Opening with the era of exploration, Four Hundred Years of French Presence in
Louisiana presents a range of objects—from early drawings of Louisiana wildlife, to medals depicting Louisiana worn by members of the French royal family, to manuscript maps, rare books, and plans for New Orleans. Of particular interest are Guillaume Levasseur’s 1601 “Carte de l’océan Atlantique”; a manuscript account of the 1725 visit of Indian chiefs from the Michigamea, Missouri, Osage, and Oto nations to Paris; and Benjamin Dumont de Montigny’s 1744 views of the Gulf Coast. Moving into the post-colonial era and beyond, the exhibition surveys the cultural exchange between France and Louisiana. Nineteenth-century artists such as Frédéric Chopin, Ernest Guiraud, Alfred Mercier and Victor Séjour are featured, as are 20th-century jazzmen. Highlights of this section include playwright Séjour’s La Mulâtre, the first published short story by an African American; a photogra ph of Sidney Bechet taken during his performance in “La Revue Nègre”; and programs from the French premiere of Tennessee Williams’s A Streetcar Named Desire.
Four Hundred Years of French Presence in Louisiana also showcases another gift from the Minister of Culture and Communication of France—a model of the 1915 French Quarter by French engineers Pierre Atlan and Pierre Merlin. On display in The Louisiana Supreme Court Museum, 400 Royal Street, the model was presented to The Historic New Orleans Collection for the benefit of the people of New Orleans.
Four Hundred Years of French Presence in Louisiana coincides with Femme, femme, femme: Paintings of Women in French Society from Daumier to Picasso from the Museums of France on view at the New Orleans Museum of Art. Together, the exhibitions will turn spring in New Orleans into a fête of the city’s French Heritage.
The Historic New Orleans Collection gratefully acknowledges Freeport-McMoRan Foundation for their support of Four Hundred Years of French Presence in Louisiana.
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Saturday, May 26, 2007
The Downtown Neighborhood Market Consortium
The Upper Ninth Ward Farmers Market, 1-4pm every Saturday, is held at Holy Angels Convent (St. Claude at Gallier), and features a wide range of products, including fresh, local produce and seafood, hot lunches, Hispanic dairy products, canned goods, baked goods, and more.
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Saturday, May 26, 2007
German Coast Farmers’ Market
German Coast Farmers' Market at Ormond Plantation on River Road in Destrehan.
Visit our Saturday Market from 8am until noon at Ormond Plantation on River Road in Destrehan or our Wednesday Westbank Market in Dougie V’s Parking Lot on
River Road in Luling from 3pm until 7pm.
Cajun Cookin’ School
Inside Creole Delicacies
Third Floor of the Riverwalk Marketplace
Poydras St & The River
$20 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, May 26, 2007
Crescent City Farmers Market
The Crescent City Farmers Market is hosting the Big Easy Roller Girls annual fundraiser May 26th! The lovely ladies will be washing any and all DOGS from 9:30-11:30am to support buying a brand new bout track. Voted "Best Local Sports Team," by local magazine Where Y'at in their first year, the league's mission is to encourage and facilitate the sport of all-female flat-track roller derby. They provide alternative athletic entertainment while supporting charitable organizations that benefit the community at large.
Directions Stuff a dollop of goat cheese with small spoon into each squash blossom. Lay in pan, drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Broil for 5 minutes or until brown and crunchy.
Recipe Compliments of: Richard McCarthy
8 am to Noon
Located on the corner of Magazine and Girod in the American Sector.
Downtown | American Sector
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Saturday, May 26, 2007
GRETNA FARMER’S MARKET
There’s Always Something Good at the Market…
See You There!
Huey P. Long Avenue – between 3rd && 4th Street
Gretna, LA 70053
SATURDAY - MAY 26, 2006
This is the Saturday to have your knives, scissors, tools and other sharp implements honed to perfection. Doyle Hanson will be at the Gretna Farmer's market to sharpen blades. Water Blossom Soaps will be there with their wonderful handcrafted soaps and Schxneyder's Acadian Meats will have smoked meats available to shoppers. Our newest vendor Johnny's Seafood will be out with soft shell crabs, crawfish tails, stuffed artichokes and more.
Market music, breads, vegetables, fruit and dairy, cheese and wine and all your favorites will be waiting for you at the Gretna Farmer's Market
More Info?
Marcia & Gary Madere
Market Coordinators
504-362-8661
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Saturday, May 26, 2007
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Kat Walker Jazz Combo
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
916 N Peters
French Quarter
(Riverside, N. Peters and Dumaine)
beautiful indoor stage!
These activities are free and open to the public and will take place in the park’s VisitorCenter at 916 N. Peters Street, unless specified. The Visitor Center is the site of programs and music performances relating to the origins, development and progression of America’s original art form – jazz. For more information, call 504-589-4841, Tuesday through Saturday, or visit us online at www.nps.gov/jazz.
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Saturday, May 26, 2007
PRESERVATION HALL
726 ST. PETER STREET
NEW ORLEANS, LA
504 522-2841 www.preservationhall.com
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Saturday, May 26, 2007
Tipitina’s Uptown
501 Napoleon Ave
New Orleans, LA
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Saturday, May 26, 2007
Armand St. Martin (solo)
The Library Lounge at the RITZ
Canal Street
5 pm - 10 pm
No cover; valet parking
Ritz Carlton Hotel
Canal St – New Orleans
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Saturday, May 26, 2007
Anais St. John With Harry Mayronne, piano Nathan Lambertson, bass
The Polo Club
Windsor Court Hotel
Saturdays 9 until Midnight
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Saturday, May 26 2007
Rock N Bowl
4133 S. Carrollton Ave
New Orleans
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Saturday, May 26, 2007
Jin Jean's Restaurant and Lounge
1700 Louisiana Avenue.
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Saturday, May 26, 2007
Chip Wilson
6 pm
Pierre Maspero's
440 Chartres Street
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Saturday, May 26, 2007
Astral Project
Snug Harbor
626 Frenchmen St.
Admission: 504-949-0696
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Saturday, May 26, 2007
John Boutte'-7pm Kirk Joseph's Backyard Groove-11pm-$5
d.b.a. New Orleans
618 Frenchmen St, New Orleans
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Saturday, May 26, 2007
7p m to 10pm
Free Live Music
(Block Party Style – Bring Your Kids & Pets)
Parkway Bakery and Tavern (Corner Hagan and Toulouse)
532 Hagan Ave
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 482-3047
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Saturday, May 26, 2007
9:00p-1:00a Kitt Lough (3 – 60 minute sets)
528 Jazz Club
528 Fulton St,. New Orleans
504-533-6117
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Saturday, May 26, 2007
Higher Heights and Zion Trinity
Blue Nile all shows at 10 pm doors at 9 pm
cover
Blue Nile
504) 948-2583
532 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA
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Saturday, May 26, 2007
The Howlin' Wolf
907 SOUTH PETERS Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
Phone: (504) 522- WOLF.
Special thanks to our friends at
Ciroc Vodka and Tanqueray for their help.
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Saturday, May 26, 2007
Walter "Wolfman" Washington & The Roadmasters @ 10
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, May 26, 2007
Chickie Wah Wah
2828 Canal Street • New Orleans
(504) 304-4714
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Saturday, May 26, 2007
Panorama Jazz Band
Rotolo's Pizzeria, 201 Decatur. All
shows start at 10pm and are no cover.
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Saturday, May 26, 2007
Betty Shirley with Kirk Branch on piano
Royal Sonesta Hotel in the Mystick Den
300 Bourbon Street
9 pm - Midnight
No Cover
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2007 New Orleans Wine and Food Experience
Sunday, May 27, 2007
Bubbles & Brunch Price, Time & Location Details coming soon!
We are planning something special to jazz up our traditional Bubbles & Brunch! We are keeping this surprise under our hats for a few more weeks, but you won’t want to miss these two uniquely New Orleans traditions - the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience and the Champagne Jazz Brunch - joined together for a sublime Sunday morning celebration! As always, Brunch tickets will be included in the Full Registrant Package. See you there!
2007 New Orleans Wine and Food Experience
The Full-Registrant Experience
NOW&FE is a 5 day experience- You don’t want to miss a minute of it!
With the $450 Package, Full-Registrants get access to each of these events:
Royal Street Stroll
Seminars
Friday & Saturday Grand Tastings
Bubbles and Brunch
Our Full-Registrants also get a complimentary 2007 New Orleans Wine & Food Experience Poster, signed by the artist.
In addition to the package above, full-registrants may also choose to purchase both a seat at a Vintner Dinner, and a ticket to our new premium wine tasting event, Vinola!
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Sunday, May 27, 2006
Landmark exhibit from France to show at New Orleans Museum of Art
Manet, Degas and Toulouse-Lautrec are among the big art names with paintings in a landmark exhibition coming from France to the New Orleans Museum of Art
Femme, femme, femme: Paintings of Women in French Society from Daumier to Picasso from the Museums of France is the fulfillment of a promise made to New Orleans two months after Hurricane Katrina, the New Orleans Museum of Art announced.
The French minister of culture and communications and the president and director of the Louvre led a delegation of diplomats and art curators to New Orleans and the museum.
As a measure of support for the city and art museum, French government and museum officials organized the the exhibition of nearly 85 works from the Louvre, Musee d’Orsay and 40 other museums throughout France.
The exhibition’s run is Through June 2.
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Sunday, May 27, 2007
The Downtown Neighborhood Market Consortium open-air farmers market
The Lower Ninth Ward Farmers Market
1-4pm every Sunday
feature fresh produce, seafood, and more.
The market takes place at St. David Church (St. Claude at Lamanche).
For more information about market, call Kelly at 504.482.5722, or visit www.dnmc.org.
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Sunday, May 27, 2007
Cajun Cookin’ Class
Creole Chef Saundra Green
10am – Noon
Cookin’ Cajun Cajun Cookin’ School
NOW OFFERING OUTSIDE CATERING
Inside Creole Delicacies
Third Floor of the Riverwalk Marketplace
Poydras St & The River
Sunday, May 27, 2007 Trinity Artist Series Every Sunday Sundays at 5:00 pm Free
May 27 NAVY BAND NEW ORLEANS A special program In honor of Memorial Day. Please Note: July 1 7th Annual TRINITY INDEPENDENCE DAY MUSIC FESTIVAL begins at 4 p.m - ends at 6 pm Over a HUNDRED patriotic performers !
Contact:
Albinas: 670 2520
1329 Jackson Ave., New Orleans
Police security provided.
Handicap access and elevator available.
Admission Free:
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Sunday, May 27, 2007
8:00 pm - 12:00 am
George French
528 Jazz Club
528 Fulton St,. New Orleans
504-533-6117
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Sunday, May 27, 2007
Chef Pete's Dinner atBacchanal,600 Poland Avenue
Sunday, May 27, 6pm until the food runs out: Chef Pete makes the food your momma wishes she knew how to make!
Southern Ham, Tomato & Turnip Greens Soup
Chilled Shrimp & Cucumber Bisque
Truffle Stewed Cabbage & Vidalia Onions
Sautee of Corn, Tomato, Limas, Okra & Shiitakes
St. Nectaire Cheese Grits
Boudin Noir Balls with Creole Mustard Sauce
Buttermilk Biscuit with Creamed Duck Livers
Smoked Duck Kentucky Hot Brown
Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Crab and Pecan- Lemon Brown Butter
Pepper Jelly Roasted Pork Shoulder
Smothered Veal Shortribs
Carolina Country Captain
Blackberry-Lemon
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Sunday, May 27, 2007
Cajun Fais Do Do Featuring"
Bruce Daigrepont
Cajun - $7
4-8pm
INDIAN PRACTICE With Monk Boudreax
Indian - FREE
9-11pm
TIPITINA'S UPTOWN
501 Napoleon Ave
New Orleans, LA
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Sunday, May 27, 2007
Chip Wilson
11 am
The Columns Hotel
3811 St. Charles Avenue
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Sunday, May 27, 2007
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
If you are going to Nickel a Dance this month,
come see us on the break!
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Sunday, May 27, 2007
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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d.b.a New Orleans
618 Frenchmen St, New Orleans
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Sunday, May 27, 2007
Musicians bringing home Musicians II
Tipitina's Uptown, 9 p.m.
501 Napoleon Avenue, Uptown
Tickets: $20
What became a single rallying cry for musicians both local and displaced over the longing to return home last year is now a full fledged annual event that draws some of the nation's premier musical names. Last year, Mike Mills of R.E.M. and musician turned activist Steve Earle headlined Tipitina's "Musicians Bringing Musicians Home" fundraiser, this year, the Indigo Girls, Damian Kulash of OK Go, Jim James of My Morning Jacket, Matt Nathanson, Bonerama and Al "Carnival Time" Johnson anchor the second annual line-up.
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Sunday, May 27, 2007
PRESERVATION HALL
726 ST. PETER STREET
NEW ORLEANS, LA
504 522-2841 www.preservationhall.com
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Sunday, May 27, 2007
Jin Jean's Restaurant and Louge
1700 Louisiana Avenue.
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Sunday, May 27, 2007
The Howlin' Wolf
907 SOUTH PETERS Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
Phone: (504) 522- WOLF.
Special thanks to our friends at
Ciroc Vodka and Tanqueray for their help.
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Sunday, May 27, 2007
Every Sunday
The Shannon Powell Quartet @ 9
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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Sunday, May 27, 2007
Chickie Wah Wah
2828 Canal Street • New Orleans
(504) 304-4714
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Sun., May 27, 2007
FATTER THAN ALBERT
tour kick-off w/ GLASCOW / CITIZEN DRED / CALL FOR FIRE
6:30
$6
ALL AGES
THE BIG TOP, 1638 Clio St.
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Monday, May 28, 2007
New Orleans Voodoo Arena Football
May. 28 New York 7:00 PM CT
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Lunch Specials
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.
528 Jazz Club
528 Fulton St,. New Orleans
504-533-6117
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Monday, May 21, 2007
Bob French & Friends-8pm- $10
d.b.a.
618 Frenchmen St, New Orleans
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Monday, May 28, 2007
Papa Grows Funk
10pm
Every Monday
Maple Leaf Bar
8316 Oak St
New Orleans
504-866-9359
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Monday May 28, 2007
THE GEORGE FRENCH BAND featuring GERMAINE BAZZLE ERIC TRAUB TODD DUKE SPECIAL, SPECIAL GUESTS
DRUMMER JOE DYSON LARRY SEIBERTH
Free Red Beans, Rice & chef Charlie's famous BBQ Chicken served on the set break
Music starts at 8:00pm
Free bbq chicken with red beans & rice
Donna’s Bar & Grill
Traditional Jazz
Cover: $10
Free red beans, BBQ
800 N. Rampart New Orleans
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Monday, May 28, 2007
Jerry Jumonville and the Jump City Band 6:30 -No Cover Charge
Jazz Vipers 10pm – 2am
Spotted Cat
623 Frenchmen St
New Orleans
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Monday, May 28, 2007
Chickie Wah Wah
2828 Canal Street • New Orleans
(504) 304-4714
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Tuesday, May 29, 2007
LAST WEEK
Treasures from France to be Exhibited at The Historic New Orleans Collection
Affirming France’s comittment to the preservation of New Orleans culture in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Four Hundred Years of French Presence in Louisiana: Treasures from the National Library of France is presented by Renaud Donnedieu de Vabres, the French Minister of Culture; Jean-Noël Jeanneney, the President of the National Library of France; and Pierre Lebovics, the French Consul General to News Orleans. The exhibition, on display through June 2, 2007, is free and open to the public, Tuesday–Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., in the History Galleries at 533 Royal Street.
The first exhibition to focus exclusively on the National Library’s extensive collections relating to Louisiana, Four Hundred Years of French Presence in Louisiana explores the strong cultural ties between France and its former colony, from the 17th through the 20th century. Items from 13 of the National Library’s divisions, many of them never exhibited before, are complemented by a selection of artifacts from The Historic New Orleans Collection and the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Opening with the era of exploration, Four Hundred Years of French Presence in Louisiana presents a range of objects—from early drawings of Louisiana wildlife, to medals depicting Louisiana worn by members of the French royal family, to manuscript maps, rare books, and plans for New Orleans. Of particular interest are Guillaume Levasseur’s 1601 “Carte de l’océan Atlantique”; a manuscript account of the visit of Indians to Paris in 1725; and Benjamin Dumont de Montigny’s 1744 views of the Gulf Coast. Moving into the post-colonial era and beyond, the exhibition surveys the cultural exchange between France and Louisiana with displays on 19th-century musicians and writers, such as Frederic Chopin, Ernest Guiraud, Alfred Mercier, and Victor Séjour, and 20th-century jazzmen, photographers, and authors, such as Sidney Bechet, Henri Cartier-Bresson, and Tennessee Williams. Highlights of this section include pl aywright Séjour’s La Mulâtre, the first published short story by an African American; photographs of Sidney Bechet taken during his performances with Josephine Baker in “La Revue Nègre”; and programs from the French premier of Tennessee Williams’s A Streetcar Named Desire.
Four Hundred Years of French Presence in Louisiana is presented at the same time as Femme, femme, femme: Paintings of Women in French Society from Daumier to Picasso from the Museums of France on view at the New Orleans Museum of Art from April 3rd through June 2, 2007. Together, the exhibitions will turn spring in New Orleans into a fête of the city’s French Heritage.
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Tuesday, May 29, 2007
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 pricesThe knife sharpener is there every Tuesday to sharpen scissors, knives, axes, you name it!
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Rock n Bowl
4133 S Carrollton Avenue; NOLA
8:30 PM-11:30 PM
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Tuesday, May 29, 2007
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, May 29, 2007
Every Tuesday all wine bottles half price
First Tuesday of every month sample wine before you sit down to dinner – a white wine and a red wine sampled
Wine drawing the first Tuesday of every month – join the Wine Club to be registered to win
Crazy Johnnies
3520 18th Street
Metairie LA 70002
Hours
Mon- Thur -11am-10pm
Fri-Sat – 11am-11pm
Sun-4pm-10pm
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Tuesday, May 29, 2007
528 Jazz Club
528 Fulton St,. New Orleans
504-533-6117
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Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers
Tuesdays 6pm
No cover
Bullet's Sports Bar
2441 AP Tureaud Ave.
504-948-4003
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Tuesday, May 29, 2007
John Rankin
Every Tuesday, 8 to 11 pm trio (ooh!) with Jesse Boyd on bass and Doug Belote on drums
(I'm breaking out the synth and the acoustics)
The Columns Hotel, 3811 St. Charles
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Rock N Bowl
4133 So. Carrollton Ave
504-482-3133
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Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Rebirth Brass Band
Every Tuesday
10pm
Maple Leaf Bar
8316 Oak St
New Orleans
504-866-9359
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Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Chip Wilson
6:30 pm
Club 300
300 Decatur Street
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Tuesday, May 29, 2007
The Jazz Vipers
Angeli’s
1141 Decatur St, New Orleans
7-10pm
Admission: Free
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Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Johnny Vidacovich Duo-10pm
d.b.a New Orleans
618 Frenchmen St, New Orleans
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
NEW ORLEANS WINE & FOOD EXPERIENCE (May 23-27) Forget about beaches for Memorial Day weekend, I am staying right here in New Orleans. From May 23- 27 it is the 16th annual celebration of the New Orleans Wine and Experience. A five-day fantastic feast of all senses! During those days, you will raising your elbows at lot since more than 15,000 glasses of wine is going to be poured from 100o different wines from over 200 winemakers. Over 600 fine wines from around the world and 100 New Orleans restaurants will be involved. There will be grand tasting vintner's dinner in which the chef and the wine maker prepare the menu together, wine and food seminars, the Royal Street Stroll which brings together New Orleans' greatest gifts: rare antiques, fine art, live jazz and stunning historic arquitecture with the world's outstanding wines. As a former Queen of Krewe of Cork, I will be strolling along with my dog and fellow members of the krewe. This event usually gets sold out so do not wait until the last minute. In addition there will be a very special premium tasting event: VINOLA of elite wine sat Muriel's Jackson Square and a morning Champagne Jazz Brunch on Sunday at Arnauld's Restaurant. For detail information visit www.nowfe.com .
JAMBALAYA FESTIVAL (MAY 24-27) At the 40th annual Jambalaya Festival in Gonzales, Louisiana, you whole family will be able to experience "Laisser Les Bon Temps Rouleau"(Let the good time roll).Similar in many ways to Spanish paella, the term "jambalaya" is derived from the Spanish jamon for ham. Jambalaya found its way into Creole cookery in the late 1700's where it soon took on the flavor of added local ingredients. There will be a vast variety of food, fun, music and activities that have made the Jambalaya Festival a great one. The festival features World Champion Jambalaya served daily, live music and entertainment, carnival rides, cooking contests, a variety of food and so much fun it takes four days to get it all in. For additional information and driving directions visit: www.jambalayafestival.org .
GREEK FESTIVAL (MAY 25-27) The 34th Annual Greek Festival New Orleans will be taking place Memorial Weekend at the beautiful restored Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Hellenic Center , 1200 Robert E. Lee Blvd. You do not have to be Greek to enjoy this fabulous festival where there you will experience Greek food, music, children's activities, 5K race, cathedral tours and most of all you will be able to dance away all those calories from the delicious food.Visit www.greekfestnola.com .
MOULIN ROUGE –JUNE 1.The Republic, 828 South Peters at 8 p.m BRAVO, the Ballet Resource and Volunteer Organization of the New Orleans Ballet will present on June 1st at The Republic, 828 South Peters at 8 p.m . The exotic evening of entertainment will be featuring Fleur de Tease, performing French Can-Can dancing, fire eating, aerial dancing and more. Guests will be able to dance to the melodic sounds of Harvey Jesus & Fire. There will be scrumptious food stations by Benedict’s Caterings. The Patron Party is from 7 to 8p.m.Valet parking available. For reservation call 522-0996
WYES' 24TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL BEER TASTING. JUNE 2. Saturday, June 2, will the 24th annual International Beer Tasting from 6 to 8 p.m at Generation Hall in the Warehouse District. Even if beer is not beverage of preference you need to check it out because the variety of beers is mindbugling. I never realized it until I volunteered to man a booth a few years ago. I was amazed at the selection of beers as well as the amount of men that were at the event to benefit WYES. If you are a single women, check out this event. Tickets are $30 in advance or $40 at the door. Tickets are available at WYES or at Martin Wine Celler or visit www.wyes.org
BACK TO THE BEACH -. JUNE 2-3If you like nautical sports,beautiful cars and great entertainment for a good cause, Back to the Beach, is the place to be during June 2nd and 3rd. The entertainment will include Amanda Shaw & the Cute Guys, Glasgow,Soul Rebels Brass Band ,The Mixed Nuts starting on Saturday at 3 p.m. and concluding 10:20-11:45 p.m, with energetic Rockin’ Dopsie, Jr. & the Zydeco Twisters. On the Sunday the 5th Antique Car show will take place at 10 a.m. The entertainment will start at 11:45 a.m. with The Wiseguys, The Bogie Men, Bobby Cure and the Summertime Blues, Bucktown All Stars and will conclude with The Topcats from 7:15 to8:45. p.m. The festival will benefit The Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation, a membership based-organization, dedicated to restoring and preserving the Lake Pontchartrain Basin. For more details visit: www.saveourlake.org
JULEPS IN JUNE –JUNE 3. The exquisite, beautiful grounds of the Houmas House Plantation and Gardenswill be the setting for Pirate’s Alley Faulkner Society annual "Juleps in June"on June 3rd at 4 p.m. Houmas Plantation is the beautifully restored residence of business man Kevin Kelly who has poured million of dollars making Houmas House Plantation and Gardens "the Crown Jewel of Louisiana’s River." Located alongside the big bend of the river, the beautiful grounds with majesty century- old oak trees,gorgeous fountains and the superb cuisine of award-winner Chef Jeremy Langlois willbe the perfect place to spend a romantic afternoon. Transportation and libations to and from Houmas House will be provided. Sitting is limited so reserve early at 586-1609. I am already have magnificent images in my mind of beautiful southern ladies and gentlemen dresses in pastel colors donning beautiful hats sipping Juleps in the historical plantation.
ON GOING EXHIBITIONS:
FEMME,FEMME,FEMME: Painting oif Women in French Society .New Orleans Museum of Art.Manet, Degas and Toulouse-Lautrec are among the big art names with paintings in a landmark exhibition coming from France to the New Orleans Museum of Art
Femme, femme, femme: Paintings of Women in French Society from Daumier to Picasso from the Museums of France is the fulfillment of a promise made to New Orleans two months after Hurricane Katrina, the New Orleans Museum of Art announced.
As a measure of support for the city and art museum, French government and museum officials organized the the exhibition of nearly 85 works from the Louvre, Musee d’Orsay and 40 other museums throughout France.The exhibition’s run until June 2.
The New Orleans Arts and Crafts Club: An Artistic Legacy.THNOC and NOMA Open Joint Exhibition. New Orleans Museum of Art.1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, City. Park
The exhibition includes paintings, watercolors, sculpture, ceramics, prints, and drawings by more than forty artists, including Josephine Crawford, Leonard Flettrich, Weeks Hall, Knute Heldner, Morris Henry Hobbs, Clarence Millet, Paul Ninas, William P. Spratling, Helen Turner, and Daniel Webster Whitney. The New Orleans Arts and Crafts Club: An Artistic Legacy, presented as part of a new partnership between The Historic New Orleans Collection and the New Orleans Museum of Art, is free to Louisiana residents. For regular admission prices, visit www.noma.org. For more information, visit www.hnoc.org.Until–May 31, 2007.Wednesday–Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
EXHIBITION OF THE VATICAN MOSAIC STUDIO. An Evolution of the Human Spirit as Seen Through Mosaic Art. LAST WEEK!
An Evolution of the Human Spirit as Seen Through Mosaic Art. Old Ursuline Convent, oldest building in the MississippiValley, 1100 Chartres St., New Orleans.
The exhibit is composed of 37 mosaic artworks from the Vatican Mosaic Studio (replications of prominent artwork dating back to the 16th Century through the 21st Century). The Vatican Mosaic Studio was organized nearly 300 years ago to reproduce the deteriorating oil paintings of St. Peter’s Basilica as intricate glass mosaics. The exhibition includes reproductions of the art of Monet, Van Gogh, Rouault, Chagall and Rembrandt.
Hours of Operation: 9 – 5 PM; last tour starting at 4 PM, closed on Monday. Through June 1, 2007.
Four Hundred Years of French Presence in Louisiana: Treasures from the National Library of France 533 Royal Street. The exhibit is presented as a gift to the people of New Orleans in affirmation of France’s commitment to the preservation of New Orleans culture in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. It is on display through June 2, 2007. Free and open to the public, Tuesday–Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.The first exhibition to focus exclusively on the National Library’s extensive collections relating to Louisiana, Four Hundred Years of French Presence in Louisiana explores the strong cultural ties between France and its former colony, from the 17th through the 20th century.
Four Hundred Years of French Presence in Louisiana also showcases another gift from the Minister of Culture and Communication of France—a model of the 1915 French Quarter by French engineers Pierre Atlan and Pierre Merlin. On display in The Louisiana Supreme Court Museum, 400 Royal Street, the model was presented to The Historic New Orleans Collection for the benefit of the people of New Orleans.
Boats of Wood, Men of Steel: Wooden Combat Vessels in World War II-
National WW2 Museum,945 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA 70130, Entrance on Andrew Higgins Drive ,PHONE: (504) 527-6012 FAX: (504) 527-6088 9:00 am 5:00 pm, Tuesdays - Sundays.
In an era when most combat boats and ships were made of steel, wooden combat vessels represented something of a design regression. However, these crafts were built of wood to serve specific and important purposes and would prove invaluable to the Allied victory. The National World War II Museum explores the story behind these engineering anomalies with the special exhibition, Boats of Wood, Men of Steel: Wooden Combat Vessels in WWII. The exhibit, drawing on Museum collections as well as artifacts loaned from select individuals, will be on display through May 20, 2007.
EXHIBITIONS AT THE CAC:Contemporary,900 Camp Street, 528-3805 or visit www.cacno.org.ArtsCenter
Equipoise - Anne Boudreau**
As part of the CAC’s new Emerge Project, featuring emerging and established New Orleans and Gulf Coast artists, Anne Boudreau presents an exhibition of her abstract, painted sculptures made with wire and cloth. (on view through May 27)
**Making 10 Years - Ammar Eloueini**Ammar Eloueini (born in Lebanon) is a registered architect who established Digit-all Studio in 1997, an award winning design firm in Architecture, Product and Digital Media with practices in The US and Paris. AEDS projects challenge traditional design processes and answer new architectural and urban complexities. In 2007, Eloueini was part of the Emerging Voices lecture series at the Architectural League in New York. In 2001,
(on view through June 24)
**Speak (Again) Memory: Carlos Estevéz and Mario Petrirena** This exhibition features the works of Cuban-born artists Estevéz and Petrirena.
Carlos Estévez was born and educated in Havana, Cuba, graduating from the Instituto Superior de Arte in 1992. Estévez also studied conservation and restoration at the Instituto, photography at the Fototeca de Cuba, and film at the International School of Film and Television in Havana. Though his supplemental studies have focused on photography and film, many of Estévez's most recent works involve installation, sculpture, painting, and drawing.
Mario Petrirena is based in Atlanta and was born in Cuba. His sculptures, installations and works on paper are included in the collections of the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, New Orleans; the Museum of Art, Fort Lauderdale, Florida; and the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia, Atlanta; among several others.
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