The 25th Anniversary celebration of the French Quarter Festival turned out just the way it was planned: Spectacular! Mother Nature provided us with a perfect weekend to the delight of the fun-loving participants. I enjoyed very much attending the TGIF party on Thursday at the Natchez and celebrating with my darling friend Robert Hanley and his guests his birthday. Energetic Rockin' Dopsie Jr. with guest artist Amanda Shaw was a real treat.
On Friday, I participated in the historical parade after attending the unveiling of the elegant sculpture of talented musician and entertainer Ronnie Kole at the LegendsPark in the 300 block of Bourbon Street. Ronnie's sculpture joined the life-size sculptures of Al Hirt, Pete Fountain, Chris Owens and Fats Domino. Beverly Hirt (Al’s widow), Pete Fountain and Chris Owens were present among the guests at the unveiling. Next year, the sculpture of Irma Thomas will be unveiled, and in 2010 it will be Allen Toussaint. The food, the music and the setting made the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the French Quarter Festival a very special one indeed.
I am sorry I missed so many parties on Saturday, including the elegant Opera Ball, but I really wanted to be present for the Vagina Monologues at the New Orleans Arena. I got to see wonderful performances of among others, our talented Charmaine Neville, the Rev. Lois Dejan and her Gospel Choir and international stars such as Jane Fonda, Doris Robert, Jennifer Hudson and many more. I had so much fun!
This week in between festivals is going to be very special as well.
Allan Gurganus and James Nolan will be the literary stars of the “Meet the Authors” event tomorrow night, starting at 6 p.m. at Our Lady of Victory Church on Chartres Street, adjacent to the Ursulines Convent. The event is being co-sponsored by The Parish of St. Louis Cathedral, Monsignor Crosby Kern, Rector, and Soniat House, Frances and Rodney Smith, proprietors. The program will be followed by a reception in the Convent Garden, weather permitting. In the event of inclement weather, the reception will be in the Church Hall there. The event is free to the public. RSVP are encouraged at faulkhouse@aol.com
The same night, April 15, 7 p. m., the East Bank Regional Library presents “From 17th century Japan to 19th century England ...TRUE LIES: Writing Fiction about Real-Life Characters”
presented by Laura Joh Rowland. The author will be speaking on the making of her newest book, The Secret Adventures of Charlotte Brontë. She will reveal true secrets about the tragic, romantic, and tumultuous life of the famous Victorian author, describe how she wove them into a historical suspense novel, and discuss the pros and cons of using real people in fiction. Serving as moderator will be literary agent Pamela Ahearn, offering her insights on the subject of writing fiction about real-life characters.
A question-and-answer session and book signing will follow. Books will be available for purchase at the event, made possible by and benefiting Friends of Jefferson Public Library, facilitated by Octavia Books of New Orleans. Books for purchase are provided as a convenience; no purchase necessary. This program is free and open to the public, and registration is not required.
While at the Library, you should check out “THE ART OF JAZZ,” a traveling exhibition by the LouisianaStateMuseum that illustrates the many ways jazz has been interpreted by artists over the past century. The exhibition will be on view at East Bank Regional Library from April 15 to May 15, in the Main Hall during library hours. Comprised of over 40 colorful photographic reproductions from the StateMuseum's extensive jazz collection and other sources, “THE ART OF JAZZ” features portraits, paintings, posters, and photographs arranged in six thematic sections. Images in the first section, "Impressions of Jazz," illustrate how artists sought to depict the feelings the music aroused in them.
Over 200 children will compete at the 2nd Annual Dance Challenge in five different dances: salsa, waltz, swing, tango and merengue to represent 17 schools on April 15 at 6:30 p.m. at GraceKingHigh School, 4301 Grace King Place, Metairie (off West Esplanade Avenue).
The evening will include professional shows featuring Ector Gutierrez and Kerri McCaffety, Argentine Tango: Guillermo Gonzalez and Tammy Clark, Salsa 3-time US Open champion and world champion team; Hop, Swing & A Jump (Nathalie from New Orleans, Benjamin from Quebec, Gaby from NYC and Jai from Los Angeles) Lindy Hop.
On Wednesday, April 16, there will be a few fun events including the weekly evening of indulgences at the JW Marriott Lobby Lounge featuring works by local artist Barbara Yochum (Oils - Magical and Mystical in conception) and entertainment by Tony Seville (multi-instrumentalist). Complimentary wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres. 5:30-8 p.m.
The YLC’s Wednesday at the Square, Lafayette Square and St. Charles Ave. (across from Gallier Hall), presents Amanda Shaw and Doug Kershaw from 5-7:30 p.m.
New Orleans Ballet Association and Men and Women of Fashion present their "PRIX D’ ELEGANCE" Luncheon on April 16, 12 noon, at the New Orleans Hilton, Grand Ballroom.
The annual luncheon introduces the winners of this year's Best Dressed Award. Hall of Fame Recipients Sheila Davlin and Mike Sport and the 20 Best Dressed Men and Women: Shaney Halter Celafu, Richard Bachmann, Sandra Stage Chaisson, Siddharth K. Bhansali M.D., Margo DuBos, Philip "Scott" Boswell, Rita Benson LeBlanc, Leon Louis Giorgio, Jr., Gail Barnes-McConduit, George H. Massey, Jr, Sonda Nagi, Vincent Palumbo, Rickie Nutik, Eugene Priestly, Sandy Rosenthal, Scott Sewell, Alexandra Stafford, Arthur Sterbcow, Denise Thornton and Douglas Brent Wood . The luncheon will include a fashion show and a silent auction. Tickets $75 and $100 for patrons. Call (504) 466-3453 or 596-2332.
On Wednesday night, I would to invite you to attend the next Krewe of Boo Member's Social at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel (corner of Bourbon and Orleans) in the Grandballroom beginning at 7 p.m. I am going to be a lieutenant and this will be a wonderful opportunity to learn about the new Krewe that will have its first parade on Halloween Day. We will speak briefly about specific parade details including the introduction of Float Lieutenants and Sergeants and their 2008 floats, throw packages, and more!
Thursdays at Twilight Concert is presenting, April 17, Paul Soniat with Albinas Prizgintas and John Rankin at the Botanical Garden - Pavilion of the Two Sisters. Open 5-8 p.m.; performance at 6:00. Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food, drink, or pets allowed. Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership. Series continues through August. Adults $6, children (5-12) $2, children under 4 free.
The Great Tequila Taste-Off: A Benefit for the Contemporary Arts Center is taking place on Thursday, April 17, from 5-8 p.m. Presented by Contemporary Arts Center, you will be able to enjoy an evening of tequila samplings and cocktails, tequila-inspired cuisine and cooking demonstrations, shopping on the three levels of The Shops at Canal Place, raffles and entertainment by Julio & Cesar. Each guest receives a complimentary souvenir shot glass. All proceeds benefit the ContemporaryArtsCenter. Tickets: $35 for CAC members.-$50 general. Complimentary parking available at the Canal Place parking garage. For more info or to purchase tickets, contact The Shops at Canal Place at 504-522-9200 or www.theshopsatcanalplace.com , or contact the CAC Box Office at 504-528-3800.
Harrah’s New Orleans gets the ball rolling on the New Orleans Hornets playoff season at the Hornets Fan Up Playoff Pep Rally, Thursday April 17, from 6–9 p.m., on Fulton Street.
New Orleans Hornets coaches and players will be introduced on stage and address the crowd. Show your support and meet the Honeybees, Used To Bees, Hugo and the Hornets Drum Line. Fans can also sign up to win Hornets playoff merchandise, while rocking to the sounds of The Topcats. Interactive stations featuring games, face painting, temporary tattoos and Hornets-themed hair art will add to the fun. Hornets Fan Up Playoff Pep Rally is free and open to the public. For more information about Harrah’s New Orleans, log on to www.harrahsneworleans.com
Master Distiller of Buffalo Trace Distillery, Harlen Wheatley, is hosting a guided lunch featuring rare and award-winning bourbons, Friday, April 18, noon at Bourbon House, 144 Bourbon Street. Buffalo Trace Distillery is the oldest continually operating distillery in the U.S. and has likely won more awards than any other: 2007 Whisky Magazine's and Wine Enthusiast's "Distiller of the Year" are just two recent accolades. The bourbons selected represent their best.
$45 all-inclusive for reservations. Call 504-274-1831 or nobs@bourbonhouse.com for reservations.
The Obituary Cocktail Society will be meeting as usual on Friday from 6-7 p.m., but this time it will be going outside of the French Quarter to Zeke's Restaurant & Bar, 1517 Metairie Road, Metairie. Phone 832-1133.
Southern Repertory Theatre is presenting on Friday night, April 18, “Time to Blast Open Southern Rep.” Dance it, mingle it, drink it, munch it, schmiggle it. $5 gets you in; $2 gets you a decent drink. Hostess - Aimée Hayes.
West Side Story, the last of the offering of the New Orleans Opera Association’s 2007-08 season, will be presented this weekend with performances on Friday and Saturday, April 18-19 at 8 p.m., and Sunday Matinee at 2:30 p.m. in Tulane’s McAlister Auditorium.
For over half a century, Leonard Bernstein's exhilarating dance setting of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet has been considered the leading masterpiece of American musical theater. The uniquely American jazz and blues sound of such popular classics as “Maria,” “America,” “I Feel Pretty,” and “Tonight,” fully captures the fierce rivalry of the Jets and the Sharks. With the brilliant choreography and stage direction of leading Broadway artist Karen Azenberg you are certain to enjoy a fantastic theater experience with this timeless music that has become a vital part of world culture. For tickets call 504-529-3000 or visit www.nreorlesnsopera.org
My darling friend chanteuse Suzaune Yee Mckamey now known as SUZAUNE & COMPANY, will be playing this Friday at the The Bombay Club, 830 Conti St. 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM.
Suzaune & Company: Staring Suzaune Yee McKamey, with Leslie Martin on piano, Will Buckingham on bass & Jungho Kang on drums
The national convention of Pirates is meeting in New Orleans this weekend. Under the theme: “Piracy & Decadence in Port Royal: The PyrateCon 2008 Conference.” There will be a pre-pyrateCon 2008 party at Pirates Alley Café in the French Quarter on Thursday, April 17, 7-11 p.m. For complete schedule and itinerary visit www.pyratecon.com
The Chippendales will perform at Harrah’s New Orleans Theatre April 18–19, with shows at 7 & 10 p.m. each night. Ladies get ready to oooh and aaaah these hunks!
Sunday, April 20 is the 18th Annual Gift of Life Gala benefiting the National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana. It will take place at 7 p.m. in the Sheraton New Orleans, honoring L. Lee Hamm, MD, FACP. Featured will be celebrity chefs Jean Luc Albin (Maurice’s French Pastries), Rene Bajeux (La Provence), Glen Hogh (Vega Tapas Café), Jacques Leonardi (Jacques-Imo’s Café), Gus Martin (Muriel’s Jackson Square), Jacques Saleun (Chateau du Lac), Anthony Spizale (The Rib Room), Chuck Subra (La Cote Brasserie) and Jared Tees (LukeRestaurant). Music by David Batiste and the Gladiators. Tickets $100. For tickets, call 504-861-4500.
Pitot House, the only example of a colonial-era (circa 1800) country Creole house open to the public in New Orleans, is having a sunset party on Sunday, April 20, to help raise funds to preserve this singular historic site. It is called a Crepscule Concert in honor of its time of day. Hosted by local preservationists Mario Villa, Grover Mouton and Mignon Faget, the event will feature music - and talk - by performers including Topsy Chapman, The Hot Four, Tom Sancton, and Ben Jaffe.
The picnic and concert will be held in the side garden of Pitot House Museum and Gardens, 1440 Moss Street on historic Bayou St. John on Sunday, April 20th. Doors open at 4:30 pm and the concert begins at 5pm. For tickets call 504-482-0312 or visit www.louisianalandmarks.org
My monthly Round Table Luncheon is going to be on Tuesday, April 22 at noon at Begue's Restaurant in the Royal Sonesta Hotel. I am extremely excited about featured speakers Mary Len Costa, Interim President and CEO of the Arts Council of New Orleans; Laura L. Fincannon, Director of Marketing and Communications of the Arts Council of New Orleans and NOLAFunguide.com; and Frank Stansbury, Special Events Coordinator of Glazer's Companies of Louisiana and publisher of La Fete Newsletter (under his nom de plume of Jean LaFete).
Luncheon is $35 all inclusive in addition to wine and complimentary parking. For reservations call Noel Scallan at 504-553-2220 or email nscallan@royalsonestano.com
Before I go I want to ask everyone to say a prayer for a complete recovery for Earl Turner who recently had a medical emergency on a flight from Las Vegas to Miami. During the four-hour plane right he developed pulmonary thrombosis – blood clots in his lungs. Fortunately he was rushed to the hospital in time and the doctors attending him were confident he could be flown back home to Las Vegas the day after the incident. Most of you, I’m sure, remember Earl as the wonderful entertainer who had regular nightly shows in Harrah’s Casino Theater until Hurricane Katrina forced the casino to cancel his contract. He moved back to Vegas but returned to Harrah’s for a month last summer, stirring hopes among many of his fans that he might return for good. He and his wife Christine are lovely people and I wish them all the best during Earl’s recovery. We hope to see them again in New Orleans as soon as possible.
Pulmonary thrombosis, according to medical specialists, can occur on long flights when passengers remain seated too long. If any of you plan on taking a long plane trip, keep in mind that it’s a good idea to get up and walk around on the plane and keep your circulation moving. Don’t stay in one place or position for more than two hours at a time.
Have a great week and don't forget I am a Realtor with Latter& Blum Inc. and I can help you with all your Real Estate needs. Just call me at 504-495-9181 or email me at margaritabertgen@hotmail.com
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Tuesday, April 15 , 2008
John Rankin¹s new CD
LAST IN APRIL FIRST IN MAY
The new all instrumental CD has 10 originals with 14 total songs. Focused around acoustic guitar, with help from Clarence Johnson III, Tom Fischer, Jesse Boyd, Tim Paco, Michael Skinkus, and J. J. Juiliano.
If you like solo guitar you will love this CD!
Tuesday April 15th, 8 to 11 p.m.
CD Release Party
The Columns Hotel
3811 St. Charles Ave.
With guests Michael Skinkus, Nathan Lambertson, and many others!
All ages welcome!
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Tuesday, April 15 , 2008
TRUE LIES: WRITING FICTION ABOUT REAL-LIFE CHARACTERS
Tuesday, Apr. 15, 2008 - 7:00 PM
East Bank Regional Library, 4747 West Napoleon Ave., Metairie, LA
Free and open to the public; no registration required
From 17th century Japan to 19th century England...
TRUE LIES: Writing Fiction about Real-Life Characters
Presented by LAURA JOH ROWLAND
Author of THE SECRET ADVENTURES OF CHARLOTTE BRONTË
with Literary Agent Pamela Ahearn, Moderator
Turning from her series of mysteries set in 17th century Japan to 19th century England with her upcoming book, The Secret Adventures of Charlotte Brontë, author Laura Joh Rowland presents a historical suspense novel that stars the famous Victorian author (March '08).
On April 15, 7:00 PM, at East Bank Regional Library, Rowland will present "True Lies: Writing Fiction about Real-life Characters," speaking on the making of her newest book, The Secret Adventures of Charlotte Brontë. She will reveal true secrets about the tragic, romantic, and tumultuous life of the famous Victorian author, describe how she wove them into a historical suspense novel, and discuss the pros and cons of using real people in fiction. Serving as moderator will be literary agent Pamela Ahearn, offering her insights on the subject of writing fiction about real-life characters.
A question-and-answer session and book signing will follow. Books will be available for purchase at the event, made possible by and benefiting Friends of Jefferson Public Library, facilitated by Octavia Books of New Orleans. Books for purchase are provided as a convenience; no purchase necessary.
This program is free and open to the public, and registration is not required.
A Traveling Exhibit of the Louisiana State Museum
Apr. 15 through May 15, 2008, during library hours
East Bank Regional Library Main Hall
4747 West Napoleon Ave., Metairie, LA
Free and open to the public; no registration required
Celebrating Jazz Month and Jazz Fest 2008...
THE ART OF JAZZ
A Traveling Exhibit of the LouisianaStateMuseum
Exhibit Showcases Artistic Impressions of Jazz
From the moment jazz burst onto the international cultural scene around 1920, visual artists were inspired by the exuberance, power, and emotion of this uniquely American music form.
A traveling exhibition by the LouisianaStateMuseum illustrates the many ways jazz has been interpreted by artists over the past century. Entitled THE ART OF JAZZ, the exhibition will be on view at East Bank Regional Library from April 15 to May 15, 2008, in the Main Hall during library hours.
Comprised of over 40 colorful photographic reproductions from the StateMuseum's
extensive jazz collection and other sources, THE ART OF JAZZ features portraits, paintings, posters, and photographs arranged in six thematic sections. Images in the first section, "Impressions of Jazz," illustrate how artists sought to depict the feelings the music aroused
in them. Seeing jazz as a parallel to new, totally abstract styles in art, many artists tried to bring the two together. One example of this is an unusual image entitled "Jazz" by Louisiana artist Caroline Durieux. Using the "electron" printmaking technique she developed in the early 1950's, whereby designs are created in radioactive inks and dyes and transferred to photographic paper, Durieux explored the more abstract areas of her art with the music as inspiration.
Tuesday, April 15 , 2008
Spring is here! The perfect time to adorn your garden.
$200.00 ALL MATERIALS & TOOLS PROVIDED
LIMITED TO 6 PARTICIPANTS
Tuesday, April 15 , 2008
Allan Gurganus, bestselling author of The Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All, will speak at Meet the Author on April 15, 2008. Gurganus, considered one of the very best of contemporary American writers, is also one of the wittiest men in America.
Originally scheduled for The Cabildo, because of staffing difficulties, the LouisianaStateMuseum cannot accommodate us. However, Monsignor Crosby Kern, Rector of St. Louis Cathdral, has kindly offered to co-sponsor this event at Our Lady of Victory Church on Chartres St. adjacent to the Ursuline Convent, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Normally our events begin with a social hour. For this venue, the program of speakers will begin at 6 p. m., followed by a signing reception in the UrsulineConventGarden. (In the event of inclement weather, the reception will be in the church hall.) Gurganus will be introduced at 7:30 p. m. by Faulkner Society patron Michael Sartisky, CEO of The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities. Sartisky and Gurganus were at Sarah Lawrence together during their college days, along with Stephanie Durant, film maven and longtime supporter of The Faulkner Society. The author will speak and read from his work beginning at 7:45, followed by questions and answers. T he event is open to the public. Reservations are required. To reserve, e-mail us at Faulkhouse@aol.com. Copies of his various books will be available at the event and Gurganus will sign.
Joining Gurganus on April 15th will be James Nolan, a member of the Faulkner Society, frequent contributor to The Double Dealer, and regular member of the faculty of Words & Music. His first book of fiction, Perpetual Care, will be published on April 1 and this event will be his first formal signing for the book. Tom Franklin, author of Hell at the Breech and Smonk, says he expects to hear a lot more about Nolan's fiction in the future and describes this debut collection of short stories like this:
Tuesday, April 15 , 2008
I would like to invite you to the 2nd Annual Dance Challenge on Tuesday, April 15, 2008. Over 200 fifth Graders from the Jefferson Parish Public School System have been learning and practicing five different dances for the past 20 weeks . They are so excited and they can't wait to show you their new steps. Please join us for an unforgettable night of dancing!!! See details below.
Also, to keep feeding your enthusiasm, below are a series of scheduled events for your music and dance pleasure. Mark your calendars and share with your friends ! The more, the merrier!
2nd Annual Dance Challenge: April 15, 2008
Join us for an evening of music and dancing. Come cheer up fifth graders compete in 5 different dances.
The evening will include professional shows featuring Ector and Kerri, Guillermo
and Tammy and the Hop Swing & A Jump TEAM (Nathalie from New Orleans, Benjamin
from Quebec, Gaby from NYC and Jai from Los Angeles).
Doors open at 6pm. Event starts at 6.30pm.
NO COVER. First come, first seat.
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Tuesday, April 15 , 2008
The Jodi & Amanda Show
Presented by Jodi Borrello
$15
Being born and raised in New Orleans, Jodi Borrello's comedy takes on a unique perspective from a one of a kind environment. The source of her comedy all comes down to one thing --- her family.
"...too, too funny -- Robin Williams, Kathy Griffin, smart, breathless, almost-out-of-control...in-a-good-way funny."
Here We Go Again! Heartfelt comedic stand-up peformances by Amanda Hebert & Jodi Borrello.
Tuesday at 8pm
April 15th
Tickets are $15
Call 504.581.5812 for reservations and ask about the $2 parking next door.
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Tuesday, April 15, 2008
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
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Modern Jazz
Jesse McBride
presents
The Next Generation
d.b.a New Orleans
618 Frenchmen St, New Orleans
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Tuesday April 15, 2008
Birds of a Feather: Wildfowl Carving in Southeast Louisiana
Part II: Contemporary Carvings, to April 20, 2008
WHO:
The Historic New Orleans Collection
WHAT:
Birds of a Feather, a two-part exhibition that explores the craftsmanship of hand-carved wildfowl decoys from southeast Louisiana, opens October 23.
WHEN:
Part II: Contemporary Carvings, January 15–April 20, 2008
Tuesday–Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
WHERE:
Williams Research Center at The Historic New Orleans Collection
410 Chartres Street, French Quarter, New Orleans
HOW:
Admission is $6 for adults; children and students are free.
WHY:
Birds of a Feather explores the craftsmanship of hand-carved wildfowl decoys from southeast Louisiana. Contemporary Carvings, traces the evolution of the carving tradition as a decorative and competitive art form. The exhibition will include numerous examples of species commonly found in southeast Louisiana, such as mallards, teals and coots (poules d’eau). Nicole Vidacovich, three generations of the Vizier family, Jim Mossmeier and the Brunet family are among the featured artists.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
The EVERY TUESDAY
“Organ and Labyrinth” TrinityArtistSeries
TrinityChurch
1329 Jackson avenueNew 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, April 15, 2008
Rebirth Brass Band
Every Tuesday
10pm
Maple Leaf Bar
8316 Oak St New Orleans
504-866-9359
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Delgado Presents Shakespeare's "Measure for Measure" April 16-20
Delgado Community College's Theatre Department presents William Shakespeare's comedy Measure for Measure Apr. 16 - 20, 2008, in the 3rd Floor Drama Hall of Isaac Delgado Hall on the City Park Campus (615 City Park Avenue, New Orleans, La.).
Directed by Michael Aaron Santos, Measure for Measure explores the mayhem and calamity that ensue when the Duke of Vienna, Louisiana (Pop. 494) tries to clean up his lawless town by appointing Angelo, a seemingly righteous young citizen, to rule in his place, leaving the
Duke to secretly spy on and manipulate his subjects. The Student cast includes Dustin Valdez, Brian Meggs, Kelly Hammett, Troy Turner, J.P. Poole, Khephra C. White, Freddie Marshall, Michael McConnell, Brian Rosenthal, Kevin Dares, Jasmin Arnold, Marie Henley and community actors David Glasser and Kat Johnston.
Performances are Apr. 16, 17, 18 and 19 at 8 p.m. with a Sunday matinee on Apr. 20 at 3 p.m. General Admission is $10, and Senior Citizen and Student Tickets are $8. Reservations are not necessary and tickets will be available at the Box Office before each performance.
For further information call (504) 671-6360.
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Wednesday, April 16, 2008
AN INTRODUCTION TO CREATIVE FICTION WRITING WORKSHOP
Presented by Author Shirley Ann Grau
Wednesdays, Apr. 16, Apr. 30, May 14, & May 28 - 7:00 PM
Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Rd., Metairie, LA
(except May 14 at East Bank Regional Library)
Limited to participants selected by Ms. Grau based on writing sample submission;
submission free and open to the public.
KEEPER OF THE WORKSHOP
Pulitzer Prize Winning Author Shirley Ann Grau to Present "An Introduction to Creative Fiction Writing Workshop" at Jefferson Parish Library
Author and Old Metairie resident Shirley Ann Grau, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for THE KEEPERS OF THE HOUSE, will present a creative fiction writing workshop on Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00PM, Apr. 16 & Apr. 30; May 14 & May 28. All sessions of this workshop, held every two weeks, will meet at Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Rd., Metairie, LA, except on May 14, when the session will be held at East Bank Regional
Library, 4747 West Napoleon Ave., Metairie.
This workshop is free, but attendance is limited to 15 participants, to be chosen by Ms. Grau based on a writing sample. Submission of the writing sample is free and open to the public.
Those who wish to be considered for participation in the workshop must submit an example of fiction work, at least 1,500 words. The submissions should be double-spaced and single-sided, with the name, address, day phone number(s), and email included for acceptance notification. Selection is solely the decision of Ms. Grau. All submissions must be received by 4:30 PM, Wednesday, April 2, 2008, for consideration; no submissions submitted or received after this deadline will be considered. Submission copies become the property of JPL and will not be returned. Send submissions to
Jefferson Parish Library
4747 West Napoleon Ave.
Metairie, LA 70001
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Wednesday at the Square
Lafayette Square
St. Charles Ave. Across from Gallier Hall
Wednesdays at the JW Marriott - This Week's Featured Local Artists Experience an evening of cultural indulgences at the JW Marriott Lobby Lounge featuring works by Local Artists
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Local Artist:
BARBARA YOCHUM
(Oils - Magical and Mystical in conception)
Entertainment:
TONY SEVILLE
(Multi-instrumentalist)
Complimentary Wine Tasting and Hors D'oeuvres
*Make a purchase of $1,000 or more by our Local Artist on April 16th, and the JW Marriott will give a 1 night complimentary stay in the Presidential Bi-Level Suite ($1,500 value)*
Lobby Bar
JW Marriott New Orleans, 614 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130, (504) 525-6500
Parking Available at a Special Event Rate of $5 on Common Street
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Wednesday, April 16th, 2008
ARMAND ST. MARTIN
7:15 - 8:30 pm
Our Lady of Victory and the UrsulineConventGarden
Talking Program in the ConventGarden
6 pm (talking program)
7:15 - 8:30 pm (solo piano entertainment)
Free to Public
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Wednesday, April 16, 2008
JAZZ AT THE SANDBAR BEGINS AT UNO
SPRING PERFORMANCE SERIES 2008
UNO UNIVERSITY CENTER, FLAMBEAU ROOM
Thru APRIL 30
WEDNESDAYS 7:30 PM TO 10:00 PM
GEN'L ADMISSION $5.00* PER
UNO STUDENTS, FACULTY & STAFF FREEW/UNO ID.
Drummer John Vidacovich with the Louis Armstrong Quintet
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Wednesday, April 16, 2008
The New Orleans Museum of Art has initiated new evening hours one day a week. The Museum is now open every Wednesday from Noon until 8:00 pm. The adjacent Sydney and WaldaBesthoffSculptureGarden will be open from 10:00 am until 8:00 pm on Wednesdays as well. The Museum and Garden also are open Thursday through Sunday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
The purpose of the extended hours is not only to make the Museum available in the evening for students and those who work during the day but to help to promote the many fine restaurants, both old and new, in the MidCity area. So after touring the Museum, visitors are encouraged to have dinner at an area restaurant. A list of MidCity participating restaurants will be available at the Museum.
Besides viewing its permanent collections and special exhibitions, NOMA is planning additional activities for visitors on Wednesday nights, including films, music and refreshments. On Wednesday, March 26, in conjunction with the exhibition, Rodrigue's Louisiana: Cajuns,
Blue Dogs, and Beyond Katrina, a special "Cocktails Unleashed" event is planned, featuring a cash bar with "Blue Dog Martinis" and other drinks and music by the LaFourche Cajun Band.
During the Rodrigue Exhibition, through June 6, admission is $5.00 for Louisiana resident adults and $10 for non-resident adults. Visitors under 18 years are admitted free courtesy of The Helis Foundation. Museum Members are free at all times.
Wednesday, April 16, 23, 2008
Walter Wolfman Washington-10pm-$5
dba 618 Frenchmen St. New Orleans
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Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Vavavoom (Gypsy Jazz)
10pm
Spotted Cat, 623 Frenchmen St. (across from Snug Harbor
No Cover!!!
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Wednesday, April 16, 2008
The German Coast Farmers' Market
west bank site at 13969 River Road in Luling
PLEASE NOTE NEW TIME: 3PM--6PM
13969 River Road, Luling
(0.7 mi upriver from I-310 exit ramp)
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Wednesday, April 16, 2008
The Pfister Sisters
6:30 - 9:30
The Spotted Cat
504) 943-3887 623 Frenchmen St New Orleans
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Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Presented by New Orleans Friends of Music
Over the last eighteen years, the Grammy-nominated St.Lawrence String Quartet has established itself among the world-class chamber ensembles. Having been privileged to study with the Emerson, Tokyo and Juilliard String Quartets, the members of the St. Lawrence are themselves passionate educators. Since 1998 the Quartet has held the position of Ensemble in Residence at StanfordUniversity. The summer of 2007 will mark its 14th year as Resident Quartet to the Spoleto USA Festival in Charleston, SC. The group continues to build on its reputation for imaginative, spontaneous music making that the Washington Post calls "emotionally high charged but never out of control."
Dixon Hall
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 @ 8:00 pm
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Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Lars Edegran & Palm Court Jazz Band with special guests:
Topsy , Yolanda and Kiki
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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Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Jazz Trumpet
IRVIN MAYFIELD
&
NOJO Jam
All Shows 8 & 10pm first seating starts at 7pm
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
626 Frenchman Street
New Orleans, La 70116
504-949-0696
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Wednesday, April 16, 2008
8:00 pm
726 STOMPERS
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ
PRESERVATION HALL
726 ST. PETER STREET NEW ORLEANS, LA
504 522-2841 www.preservationhall.com
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Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
Tel: 504-592-2565
Fax: 504-592-2555
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Wednesday, April 16, 2008
WEDNESDAYS AT THE CANDLELIGHT
The Treme Brass Band
The Candlelight Lounge
925 N. Robertson Street
from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
There is no cover charge and free red beans
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Thursday April 17, 2008
IT’S GAMETIME AT HARRAH’S NEW ORLEANS AS THE NEW ORLEANS HORNETS TAKE OVER FULTON STREET
Fans Get a Chance to Meet Hornets Players, Coaches, Honeybees, Hugo and More at
Hornets Fan Fest on Fulton Street
Be star struck at Harrah’s New Orleans while standing next to your favorite New Orleans Hornets basketball players. Get the ball rolling on the New Orleans Hornet’s playoff season at Hornets Fan Fest April 17, from 6 – 9 p.m., on Fulton Street.
Show your support and meet the Hornets coaches, players, Honeybees, Used To Bees, Hugo and the Hornets Drum Line. Fans can also sign up to win Hornets playoff merchandise, while rocking to the sounds of The Topcats. Interactive stations featuring games, face painting, temporary tattoos and Hornets-themed hair art will add to the fun.
Hornets Fan Fest is free and open to the public.
For more information about Harrah’s New Orleans, log on to www.harrahsneworleans.com.
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Thursday April 17, 2008
The Kitchen Tour is sure to be a fantastic event! Specially featured in the April issue of New Orleans Homes & Lifestyles, the tour is set for April 19th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will showcase 11 amazing kitchens located in the rebuilding neighborhoods of MetairieClubGardens and Bellaire, Fairway and Fontainebleau Drives. Many of the kitchens have been
recently renovated, thanks to Katrina, and all of them are magazine quality homes that have been designed and/or renovated by architects, interior designers and/or contractors who have been featured in both national and regional magazines. All of the homes are located in neighborhoods that have successfully returned following extensive flooding from Hurricane
Katrina.
Emeril's Delmonico's is sponsoring the Patron Party, along with Glazer's, which will kick-off the Kitchen Tour on April 17th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m..
The Patron Party will feature libations by Glazers and a live auction that includes a master bathroom vanity from Jackson Cabinetry, an Alaskan fishing trip, Progressive Dinner from Dickie Brennan & Co., hotel and entertainment packages, shopping sprees and more!.
Tour the Kitchen Tour in Style by purchasing a three hour chauffeur driven limousine ride for 10 passengers, lunch from The Savvy Gourmet, wine, 10 tour tickets and 10 subscriptions of six months to New Orleans Homes & Lifestyles. Other ticket packages are available while individual Tour Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 on the event day and Patron Party
tickets are $75 per person. Tickets can be purchased on-line at www.jlno.org, or by calling (504) 891-5845.
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Piracy & Decadence in Port Royal:
The PyrateCon 2008 Conference Itinerary
Thursday April 17, 2008
7:00pm - 11:00pm - Pre-PyrateCon 2008 Party at Pirates Alley Café
Friday April 18, 2008
9:00am - 5:00pm - PyrateCon 2008 Registration open
Vendor Rooms open at both hotel locations
Charity Auction Tables open for review
9:00am - 9:45am - Kalen Hughes: The Devil’s in the Details
10:00am - 10:45am - Arthur “Cascabel” Whittam: Flintlocks 101
11:00am - 11:45am - Steve “The Black Fox” Kimball: Pyratical Publishing
12:00pm - 12:45pm -Tony Swatt: The Art of The Sword ( tentative)
1:00pm - 2:30pm - Celebrities & Special Guests:
Q&A Panel, Photos, & Autographs
3:00pm - 3:45pm - Christine Lampe: Blackbeard - The True Caribbean Pirate
3:00pm - 6:00pm - Interactive Movie Event Hosted By The Crewe of The
Black Pearl: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Black Pearl
6:00pm - 9:00pm - Grand Pyrate Feast at The Original French Market Restaurant
Due to limited seating, we ask that your attendence be staggered
throughout the evening so that everyone gets a chance to sample the ample buffet provided.
6:00pm - 7:00pm - Concert During Feast: Rusty Cutlass
7:15pm - 7:30pm - Announcements, Remarks, and Appreciation
7:45pm - 8:45pm - Concert During Feast: The Pirates Charles
10:00pm - 11:00pm - CODA Charity & Gag Auction at The Tropical Isle Restaurant
11:00pm - 12:00am - Tropical Isle Concert: Rusty Cutlass
12:30am - 1:30am - Tropical Isle Concert: The Pirates Charles
Saturday April 19, 2008
9:00am - 5:00pm - PyrateCon 2008 Registration open
Vendor Rooms open at both hotel locations
9:00am - 9:45am - Christine Lampe: The True Look of a Pirate &
Pyrate Stereotypes: True or False?
10:00am - 10:45am - Arthur “Cascabel” Whittam: Flintlocks 101
11:00am - 11:45am - Cindy “Willoughby Caught” Warner: Sea Shanty Workshop
12:00pm - 1:15pm - Celebrities & Special Guests: Open Q&A Panel, Photos, & Autographs
1:00pm - 1:45pm - Ben Gersh: Distilling Fine Rum
6:00pm - 8:00pm - PyrateCon 2008 Invasion of the French Quarter Parade
8:00pm - 9:00pm - Wench Auctions at The Funky Pirate Bar
9:00pm - 9:30pm - Swordfighting and Black Powder Demonstrations at The Funky Pirate Bar
10:00pm - 10:45pm - Pirate Of The Year Contest at The Funky Pirate Bar
11:00pm - 11:45pm - Wench Of The Year Contest at The Funky Pirate Bar
12:00pm - 12:45am - The Funky Pirate Bar Concert : The Pirate Charles
1:00am - 1:45am - The Funky Pirate Bar Concert : Rusty Cutlass
Sunday April 20, 2008
9:00am - 1:00pm - PyrateCon 2008 Registration open
Vendor Rooms open at both hotel locations
9:00am - 9:45am - Michael Lampe: Pirate Games & Working as a Pirate
in Hollywood
10:00am - 10:45am - Kalen Hughes: The Devil’s in the Details
11:00am - 11:45am - Cindy “Willoughby Caught” Warner: Sea Shanty Workshop
2:30pm - 3:30pm - Steve “The Black Fox” Kimball: “Patriotic Pyrates:
Privateers Who Saved America” (to be held at The Pyrates Alley Café)
PyrateCon 2008 Closes for the Year (see you in 2009!)
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Thursday April 17, 2008
Co-op grocery store to open in New Orleans. Info-sharing potluck, all invited free-of-charge, member sign-ups vital. 7pm, St. PaulLutheranChurch, 2624 Burgundy St. See nolafoodcoop.org for more information.
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Thursday April 17, 2008
Get out your old Izod shirts and your jelly shoes and help Magnolia Physical Therapy raise money for the “Make It Right Foundation” on April 17th !
Magnolia Physical Therapy will be hosting a fundraiser called “GEAUX GREEN for the PINK” that will benefit the Make It Right Foundation and raise awareness for energy conservation in New Orleans. The event will be at 7:00pm, Thursday April 17, 2008 at Southport Hall. There will be food, drinks and door prizes donated by local business. Admission is $15 at the door only.
Newsflash, a Huey Lewis and the News cover band will be performing live as well as Mocksey, made up of members of Motorway, Susan Cowsill Band, The Molly Ringwalds, Twangorama, Woodenhead & Peabody. Who knows, maybe Mr. Brad Pitt himself will show up, he is the founder of the Make It Right foundation. There will also be a special performance from the Cameltoe Lady Steppers. The theme and attire will be 80’s preppie as a tribute to the pink and green theme.
Come out on April 17th and listen to some good music for a good cause. Be there or be square!
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Thursday, April 17, 2008
Mark your calendars as Twilight in the Garden continues with the beautiful music of
Paul Soniat.
Sit back, sip on the ever popular Mint Juleps and enjoy some of New Orleans' finest talent.
Sponsored by the Azby Fund New Orleans Musica da Camera, WWNO 89.9 FM, and the New OrleansBotanical Garden. For more information, call (504)483-9386 or email garden@nocp.org
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Thursday April 17, 2008
6:30 pm Evensong with TrinityChoir
TrinityArtistSeries TrinityChurch - 1329 Jackson Avenue - New Orleans
Call Albinas 670-2520 – aprizgintas@trinitynola.com
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Thursday April 17, 2008
8:00 pm
BRASS BAND THURSDAYS
Featuring: Paulin Brothers Brass Band
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ
PRESERVATION HALL
726 ST. PETER STREET NEW ORLEANS, LA
504 522-2841 www.preservationhall.com
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Thursday April 17, 2008
Ogden After Hours
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Lobby Atrium of The Ogden Museum of Southern Art's Stephen Goldring Hall
Connie Jones and Tom McDermott
Tom McDermott: New Orleans is a city with a rich musical heritage, and Tom McDermott is a pianist who has mastered many of its styles.
In 1984, McDermott moved to New Orleans, lured there by a job at the World's Fair as well as a passionate interest in the music of CrescentCity pianists like James Booker, Professor Longhair and Dr. John. He quickly found steady work, first as a solo pianist and later with jazz bands
Connie Jones:Cornetist Connie Jones is a native New Orleanian. Considered a prodigy, he began studying piano at five and was playing trumpet in his school band by ten. By the time Connie was eighteen, he was working on Bourbon Street with the "Basin Street Six."
In recent years, Jones has recorded with many New Orleans artists as well as joining Jim Beebe's Chicago Jazz Band on three separate CDs. Connie has become, over the years, the chosen New Orleans cornetist for many recordings and public performances.
Ogden After Hours is every Thursday, 6 p.m. To 8 p.m., at the museum. Free
to OgdenMuseum members; $10 for nonmembers.
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Lobby Atrium of The Ogden Museum of Southern Art's
925 Camp Street
New Orleans, LA 70130 info@ogdenmuseum.org
504.539.9600
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Thursday April 17, 2008
ACTOR'S THEATRE OF NEW ORLEANS
presents
TALKING WITH. . .
Written by Jane Martin
Directed by Chelle Ambrose
Metairie, LA - ATNO is proud to present the TALKING WITH. . . written by
Jane Martin and directed by Chelle Ambrose, with performances April 10 - 19,
2008, Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinee on April 13 at 2:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $18 for adults and $16 for students (with valid ID), seniors (60+). (COMEDY/DRAMA) Recommended for mature audiences.
Starring Tonia Aiken, Chelle Ambrose, Julie Bounds, Rikki Gee, Margeaux Harbison, Eva Langston, Viki Lovelace, Starr Mason, Jessi Norton, and Elizabeth Skinner.
The theatre is located at 4539 N. I-10 Service Rd., Suite 200 (2nd Floor of
the WTIX-FM Bldg.) 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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Thursday April 17, 2008
Fredy Omar and guitarist Pepe Coloma
8pm-11pm
the Columns Hotel,
3811 St. Charles Avenue. Nos vemos!!!!
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Thursday April 17, 2008
Big Easy Jazz Sax
Martin Krusche
and
Magnetic Ear
Snug Harbor
626 Frenchmen St, New Orleans
8pm & 10pm
Admission: 504-669-4744
For reservations, please call 504-949-0696
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Thursday April 17, 2008
DJ/VJ Friede DJ'ing for the Geaux Green for the Pink 80's Party @ Southport Hall on Thursday April 17th from 7-11pm. This is a fund raiser for Brad Pitt's Make It Right Foundation.
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Thursday April 17, 2008
Coco Robicheaux-7pm
Corey Henry & the Young Fellas-11pm-$5
d.b.a New Orleans
618 Frenchmen St, New Orleans
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Thursday April 17, 2008
Soul Rebels
10pm
Le Bon Temps Roule
4801 Magazine St.
504-897-9448
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Thursday April 17, 2008
Vavavoom (New Orleans gypsy jazz )
10pm – 2am
Spotted Cat
623 Frenchmen St
New Orleans
Admission: Free
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Thursday April 17, 2008
Crescent City Joymakers
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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Thursday April 17, 2008
7pm – 10pm Eddie Parrino (Rock)
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
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
Tel: 504-592-2565
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Friday, April 18, 2008
2008 VooDoo Schedule
Friday, April 18 at Arizona Rattlers - 9PM
To keep up with the VooDoo throughout the year, visit our official website at www.GoVooDoo.com.
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Friday, April 18, 2008
The Historic New Orleans Collection presents Monthly Concerts in the Courtyard Series
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; music at 6:00 p.m. at the The Historic New Orleans Collection
533 Royal Street, French Quarter.Admission:
Non-members: $10 at the door (tickets are not available for advanced purchase)
THNOC Members: Free
$35 THNOC annual membership includes entire series
For more information, call (504) 523-4662 or visit www.hnoc.org.
WHY:
Concerts in the Courtyard, is a new series celebrating the music and culture of Louisiana in The Historic New Orleans Collection’s courtyard at 533 Royal Street.
The Concerts in the Courtyard series will run through the spring and continue in the fall, with a different musical act and cocktail featured at each event.
Other dates in the spring series include:
Friday, April 18—Coco Robicheaux
More details are available on each performance at The Collection’s website, www.hnoc.org.
Friday, April 18, 2008
SUZAUNE & COMPANY
9:30 PM - 12:30 AM
The Bombay Club, 830 Conti St
Suzaune & Company: Staring Suzaune Yee McKamey, with Leslie Martin on piano, Will Buckingham on bass & Jungho Kang on drums
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Friday, April 18, 2008
5:30 p.m.
Free Music Fridays - Mandeville Trailhead
With the onset of springtime weather Free Music Fridays will offer an enjoyable and affordable way to spend a Friday evening. The musical line-up includes: Pine Leaf Boys Trio, Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas, Maggie Brown, Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes, AsheSon Cuban Band, The Iguanas, 30 x 90 Blues Band, The Stringbeans, Amanda Shaw & the Cute Guys, Paula and the Pontiacs, Christian Serpas and Ghost Town, Paul Sanchez & the Rolling Road Show, Robert Fortune Band, and Big Sam's Funky Nation.
The venue gates will open at 5:30pm with the opening musical act starting at 6:00pm and the headliner starting at 7:00pm. Please feel free to bring Lawn chairs, blankets, cameras, and children are all welcome. Sorry- no outside food or drink allowed. Concessions sales keep it free. See you at the Mandeville Trailhead!
Music Schedule:
April 18 - Pine Leaf Boys Trio / Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas
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Friday, April 18, 2008
Music in the Park
For the second year, concerts will be held each Friday at Heritage Park in Rivertown.
The concerts will continue through May 30 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Coming up:
April 18, Weathered
Free. The park is at 303 Williams Blvd. in Kenner. Concessions by local nonprofit organizations. Chairs and blankets are welcome. Call (504) 468-7293
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FRIDAY April 18th, 2008
An evening with Os Parcieros for those who are passionate about Jazz Brazilian Guitar a must see. Info: Scott Myers jzscott@mindspring.com
6:30p FREE
An evening of Mirth and Merriment! Yes Mike Strecker and his hilarious friends returns to split your sides with his top quality stand up comedy. - A bargain at $12! 8:30pm.
Fair Grinds Coffeehouse
3133 Ponce deLeon
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 913-9072 fairgrinds.com info@fairgrinds.com
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Friday, April 18, 2008
IT’S TIME FOR A SLEEPOVER
AT THE NORD CRESCENT CITY LIGHTS YOUTH THEATER
FRIDAY, APRIL 11 THROUGH SATURDAY, APRIL 19
AT THE NORD TY TRACY THEATRE IN GALLIER HALL
Sleepover, with a cast of young actors ages 8 - 16, playfully explores the issues of peer pressure, social acceptance and young love. Back at the sleepover, all the girls have arrived except Faye, the most popular girl in their class.
The young cast features Whitney Mixon as Mia with Erica O’Neal as her pesky sister, Tal; Connor Pitre as Frank, the leader of the boys; with Shayla Lange as the new girl, Simone; Nabila Kahn as the fashionable Faye, Hilary Klein as the sleepy Jennifer; with Julia Binewald, Jordyn Cosey, Luci Gordon, Alexis Maya Guillard, Caroline Korndorffer, and Taylor Sanders as the girls sleeping over, and Daniel Amoss, Miles Ballard, Benjamin Fairchild, Terrance McGee, and Troy Privott as the party crashers.
Sleepover is directed by Billy Slaughter, with choreography by Susan Heflin, musical and vocal direction by Julie Condy, costumes by Charlotte Lang, lighting design by Mark Montabano and featuring a live band with Jim Walpole on piano and Simon Lott on drums.
Performances run from Friday, April 4 through Saturday, April 19 at the NORD Ty Tracy Theatre, located in Gallier Hall, 545 St. Charles Ave., 1st floor. (Enter via the Lafayette St. entrance.) Performance times are as follows: Fridays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. with one show each, Sunday, April 6 at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 16 at 7:00 p.m. and Thursday, April 17 at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets are $15, general admission. Order your tickets online at www.crescentcitylights.org or by calling 504-598-3800. For group sales, call 504-598-3800.
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Friday, April 18, 25, 2008
Thais Clark 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, April 18, 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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Friday, April 18, 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, April 18, 2008
Jazz Piano
Ellis Marsalis
Quartet
Shows at 8pm & 10pm
Snug Harbor
626 Frenchmen St, New Orleans
Admission: 504-949-0696
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Friday, April 18, 2008
8:00 pm
JAZZ MASTERS
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ
Preservation Hall
726 St. Peter Street
504 522-2841 www.preservationhall.com
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Friday, April 18, 2008
DJ/VJ Friede's "REWIND" 80's Nite is every Friday
features all your favorite music from the 80's, all on video, just like MTV used to play.
Come relive your 80's memories, or make some new ones every Friday
The Hangar @ 1511 S. Rendon St.
New Orleans
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Friday, April 18, 2008
Hot Club of New Orleans-6pm
Egg Yolk Jubilee-10pm-$5
d.b.a New Orleans
618 Frenchmen St, New Orleans
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Friday, April 18, 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.
No cover.
10pm
Mimi's in the Marigny
2601 Royal Street, corner of Franklin Street
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Friday, April 18, 2008
Adella Gautier Directs the Louisiana Premiere of “The Bluest Eye” On April 18-27
The Anthony Bean Community Theater presents the Louisiana Premiere of The Bluest Eye, A powerful drama adapted by Lydia Diamond from the novel by Toni Morrison. The play is directed by Adella Gautier. Performances take place April 18-20 & 25-27. On Friday and Saturday at 8:00pm with Sunday’s matinee at 3:00pm. On April 6, 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 www.anthonybeantheater.com
Darling friends, 
