This past weekend I was like the EverReady battery’s bunny … going and going and going!
It was so much fun. As I mentioned in my last column, I was looking forward to the Overture to the Cultural Season Gala and it was just wonderful. The annual fundraiser was held at the New Orleans Museum of Art co-chaired by Lanier Hotsford and Townsend Jordan; patron party chair Hon. Jacquelyn B. Clarkson; honorary chairman Michael Brown, President and CEO of First Bank and Trust; and Eric Martinez, Executive Sous Chef of the New Orleans Marriott. I was delighted to see so many young people participating in this year event.
The elegant evening was magnificent. The food catered by the Monteleone for the patron party and The Marriott for the regular gala was delicious. Deacon John and his band, The Ivories, kept everyone dancing in between sips of divine Veuve Clicquot champagne and libations provided by Glazer's and bites of exquisite foods. No wonder I keep gaining weight. Life is too good!
While, there I had the opportunity to see the two new exhibits at NOMA. I want to encourage everyone to visit the New Orleans Museum of Art to see the two fascinating new exhibit: Gaston Lachaise 1882-1935 and “Louisiana: Where Land Meets Water” - an exhibit that is the second collaborative exhibition organized by The Historic New Orleans Collection and NOMA. The exhibition will continue through March 2, 2008.
Gaston Lachaise 1882-1935 is a must! ...... This exhibition, a selection of eighty sculptures and twenty drawings organized by the Lachaise Foundation, captures the essence of Gaston Lachaise, the man and his work, and his critical role in the birth of American Modernism. The majority of the sculptures in the exhibition are non-commissioned works; they were not commercial ventures for Lachaise, so they illustrate the kinds of subjects he sculpted for personal pleasure. Most of these sculptures are of his mistress, who later became his wife, Canadian-American Isabel Dutaud Nagle, or 'Belle' as he called her. His forms are, in part, classical, from his training at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, with a hint of Art Nouveau, from his time working with René Lalique, cutting-edge, from his desire to push the boundaries of art, and evocative, informed by the exotic art of other cultures, including pre-Columbian, ethnographic, Indian and Southeast Asian.
On Sunday, I attended Christine Breaux's "Weddings With Style" at the Windsor Court Hotel and the venue was packed to the rim. Wedding planning is a big business, as demonstrated by the variety of exhibitors marketing their products. I loved the flower arrangements, the gowns, the beautiful wedding cakes created by talented pastry chef Ann … of the Windsor Court. Pink Korbel champagne was flowing freely and the melted chocolate fountains were very popular items among the guests. I saw many of my friends including Mauritius island-born Chef Domenic Marquet of Dominique’s Restaurant and his lovely wife Russia-born Julia who looked radiant as she is expecting their first child.
In case you have never been to award winning Dominique’s Restaurant at the Maison Dupuy Hotel at Burgundy and Toulouse streets, in the French Quarter, this is a perfect time before the conventioneers get here. I recently went there and the food was superb. Right now he is featuring a four-course Argentine dinner that is out of this world. The price is only $75, including matching Argentine wines that have selected by his Argentinean chefs to complement the dinner. Check it out!
This week is going to be a very busy one as well but what else is new?”
This Wednesday I am looking forward to co-hosting, along with Al Groos, the General Manager of the Royal Sonesta Hotel my monthly Round Table Luncheon at Begue’s. It will be a Salute to New Orleans Cultural Arts and its future. Representatives from the New Orleans Opera, LPO, CAC, N.O. Ballet and N.O Museum of Art are the featured speakers and will discuss the upcoming cultural season. I am happy to report that it is completely SOLD OUT.
Well, next time do not wait until the last minute. The good news is that the same day, the JW Marriott Hotel on Canal Street, is inviting everyone to experience an evening of cultural indulgences every Wednesday in their lobby, featuring works by local artists from 5:30 to 8 p.m. This week the spotlight is on R.R. Lyon, an internationally known abstract artist. He was selected for the Florence Biennale and shows in Venice, Paris, London, and other major city worldwide. You can see his work at www. Rrlyonstudio.com
Live music will be provided by multi-talented, multi-instrumentalist Tony Seville to complement the complimentary hors d’oeuvres and wine tasting. I was there last week and it was delightful, with great local art, delicious hors d’oeuvres, great wines and fabulous fashion by Rubenstein Brothers.
This column is going to be very short because I am going to be sending another one on Friday about my hot picks of the week.
Harrah’s is inviting everyone to the World Premiere of Thrillusion on Thursday, September 13. The show will feature the internationally renowned Dutch Illusionists Philippart and Anja. Not too be missed!.
ON Thursday, Octavia Books , 513 Octavia Street will be welcoming Sally Forman in celebration of her important new book Eye of the Storm. - 6p.m.
My friend talented Judi Butonni, photographer with AP is showing her other photographic talent at a reception Sept.14, 2007 from 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M at The Posy's - Photographic Art Show at the Bean Gallery, 637 N. Carrollton Ave., with Simi wine generously donated by Donna and Steve Reeder from the Simi Winery. The fine art photography of photographic artist Judi Bottoni reflects her ongoing fascination with nature's exquisite detail so often overlooked. Her work
presents outdoor beauty in surprising ways that challenge a viewer’s perception and adds insight.
Javier Gutierrez & (Vivaz Quartet) will be playing Thursday, September 13 at 528 Fulton St. Jazz club at 8pm to 12a.m.and on Saturday, September 15th at club Phoenix 227 Cousin St.in Olde Towne Slidell LA. 10pm till...........
With the pace of rebuilding and renovating homes going strong two years after Katrina, New Orleans residents are also turning their attention to greening the city overall, landscaping property for sale, and gardening in the front yards of their newly restored homes, as well as neighborhood neutral grounds, and public spaces.
To compliment the tradition, revitalization, and innovation of gardening interests around town, the New Orleans Botanical Garden in City Park is offering you a wide assortment of educational programs that will be held at the Botanical Garden this fall and throughout the year.
A series of twenty lectures run through November 7th. Our lectures touch on everything ranging from aesthetic issues, to climate-specific and sustainable gardening, with special lectures on color, growing roses and orchids, vegetable gardening, flower arranging, insect issues, garden photography, etc. A cooking demonstration and tour of “Katrina Recovery” residential gardens around town is also featured. To see schedule of events, visit: http://www.neworleanscitypark.com/nobg.html, or check out our calendar below. Advance registration is recommended due to limited seating. The fee is $10 per class unless otherwise specified. These events are sponsored by the Selley Foundation.
NAKED BOYS SINGING continues it's record breaking run this weekend at The Marigny Theatre, 1030 Marigny Street, behind Cowpokes. Friday September 8th is completely SOLD OUT, but there are seats available on this coming Saturday and Sunday September 9th and 10th. Don't miss this outrageously funny all-male all-nude revue. To reserve seats call either 218-8559 or 948 - 9608. The show plays through September 30th, but many nights are filling up. Tickets are $35 - $30 - $25 each - for reserved seats.
ANTI-WAR ZOMBIE PLAY "Bury the Dead" -Cripple Creek Theatre Company opens its second season with Irwin Shaw's incisive anti-war play "Bury the Dead." As a burial detail conducts its duties and a chaplain prays over the dead, groans are heard from the newly dug graves and the fallen soldiers rise to their feet! Incensed at their plight, the men plead not to be buried in the saturated ground but instead ask to rejoin the living. "Bury the Dead" will run Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm from September 13th through October 20th at the North Rampart Community Center (formerly St. Marks Church) at 1130 North Rampart in the French Quarter. Tickets are $10; may be purchased online at www.seeaplay.org or by phone at 504-891-6815.
Darlings, I want to remind you to get your comfortable shoes, your cutest outfit and get your friends to sponsor you as you do the 18th annual walk to benefit the NO/AIDS Task Force. The Walk is a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together and raise much-needed funds for those affected by AIDS. Registration is at 8 a.m. and the walk is at 10 a.m. at Audubon Park, Shelter #10 – Magazine St. Entrance. Don’t let the 5 K (3.2 miles) intimidate you, before you know, you will be there partying the afternoon away at the Audubon Park’s after the race party. See you there!
Have a great week. And I will send you my hot picks on Friday!
Calendar Courtesy of La Fete News:
2007 New Orleans
Botanical Garden Lecture Series
City Park
Wednesday, September 12, 7:00 p.m.
Old Garden Roses – Peggy Martin
Jeanne Nathan
President
Creative Industry
2326 Esplanade Ave
New Orleans, LA 70119
o.504.218.4807
f.504.822.1950
m.917.232.4522
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Wednesday, September 12, 2007
The Bayou Woodturners Present an
Exhibit and Demonstration of Their Art and Craft
Exhibit: Now through Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007
Demonstration: Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007 - 7:00 PM
East Bank Regional Library, 4747 West Napoleon Ave., Metairie, LA
Free and open to the public; no registration required
TURNING WOOD INTO ART
The Bayou Woodturners Present an Exhibit and Demonstration
at East Bank Regional Library
Three-sided box by Bayou Woodturners
Membership Director Charlie Kragle
With the motto "We Turn Wood ... Into Art," members of the Bayou Woodturners present an exhibit of their art and craft now through Sunday, September 16, 2007, in the first floor display cases of East Bank Regional Library.
These sculptors of wood will conduct a woodturning demonstration on Wed., Sept. 12, 2007, at 7:00PM. The club members will set up 5'X5' screens and present the demonstration on two video projectors, so that the spectators can see all the action from their seats.
Charlie Kragle at the lathe, turning wood into a bowl.
Club member Joel Blazek will turn a bowl with some surface decorations.
Captain Eddie Castelin will be demonstrating the turning of a small wooden box or jar. After some warm-up exercises to explain what the lathe does and what he are doing, he will turn the box in about 30 minutes while explaining the procedure.
Capt. Eddie will add some surface embellishments and color during the process. The box will be given away following the demonstration to a lucky audience member!
To learn more about the club and to view a gallery of work by the Bayou Woodturners members, see their website at www.bayouwoodturners.com
<http://www.bayouwoodturners.com/> .
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Wednesday, September 12, 2007
FREE WORKSHOP: Demonstration/Use of Foundation Center Collection
Technology Center
Main Library/New Orleans Public Library
219 Loyola Avenue
The Foundation Center's unique database: 88,000 grantmakers/ 900,000 grants (private foundations and community foundations); *36 Search fields; Program details and application guidelines for leading foundations; Sponsoring company information for corporate funders.
This workshop is intended for local nonprofit organizations. To register call 596-2570,
596-2580 or visit the Business & Science Division of the Main Library. Presented by New Orleans Public Library, a Cooperating Collection of the Foundation Center, the nation's leading authority on philanthropy.
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Wednesday, September 12, 2007
LTC's September Tech Event
Universal Data, Inc To Host CISCO "NOW" VAN
Wednesday, September 12th - 5:30 to 7:30pm
In partnering with the Louisiana Technology Council, the LTC's September Tech Event will be held on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at Universal Data Inc. (UDI) in Harahan.
LTC Member UDI will host the Cisco NOW VAN, a 25-foot mobile demonstration unit that houses all of the latest Cisco networking technologies for small and medium businesses.
This is a great opportunity to see the latest in Cisco technology and how this technology might potentially help your business. Tours of the Van will be provided throughout the afternoon but more importantly, Universal Data Inc. and Cisco will provide a brief presentation on the new technologies that might be able to assist you. Food and beverages will be served. Sign up today for this strategic event!
Date: Wednesday, September 12
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Location: Universal Data Inc
Elmwood Business Park, #10 Commerce Court, Suite A
Harahan LA 70123 (Click here for Google Map)
Food and drink provided
Cost: LTC Members: FREE; Non LTC Members: $25.00
Event registration and details at http://ltc-la.org/en/cev/?71
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Wednesday, September 12, 2007
The German Coast Farmers' Market
the new permanent west bank site at 13969 River Road in Luling (0.7 mi upriver from I-310 exit ramp)
The Market hours are from 3pm until 7pm.
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CHIP WILSON moves into one of his favorite venues to dig into the guitar, and play whatever he forgot to play in Monday and Tuesday. The Kerry has been an important French Quarter music room for almost fifteen years, drawing locals and out of towners to hear music by ChipWilson, Rites of Passage, the Hurricane Refugees, Mike Darby Band, SLewfoot & Cary B., David and Roselyn and many other favorites.
Legendary bartenders like Paul, Mike and Glenn keep the Guiness pouring just right.
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Wednesday, September 12. 19. 26. 2007
Harrahs Casino
8:00 pm - Midnight
DJ Captain Charles
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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Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Free jazz concerts:
Richard Scott
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Young piano phenom Richard Scott’s passion for traditional New Orleans jazz shines during this solo performance.
Don’t miss the musical rangers, Bruce Barnes and Matt Hampsey as they perform a jazz roots program on September 6th, 18th, 25th, and 27th. Each ranger musical demonstration will last from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. and will highlight a significant musical development in the evolution of New Orleans jazz.
National Jazz Historical Park Visitors Center
916 N. Peters St.
(504) 589-4841
Open Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Wednesday September 12, 2007
The Historic New Orleans Collection and New Orleans Museum of Art present
Louisiana: Where Land Meets Water
Exhibition showcases landscapes from two major collections
WHO:
The Historic New Orleans Collection and New Orleans Museum of Art
WHAT:
Louisiana: Where Land Meets Water
WHEN:
September 7, 2007–March 2, 2008
Wednesday–Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
WHERE:
The New Orleans Museum of Art
1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, City Park
HOW:
Free to Louisiana residents; standard admission applies for all other patrons.
Call (504) 658-4100 or visit www.noma.org for more information.
WHY:
Artists from across the state have responded to the land, exploring different techniques and
stylistic trends in their quest to capture the essence of the Louisiana landscape and its
waterways. Louisiana: Where Land Meets Water traces the evolution of the landscape genre
over 175 years in Louisiana through a showcase of paintings, watercolors, prints, books and
drawings by more than 50 artists from the collections of both THNOC and NOMA.
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Wednesday September 12, 2007
St Roch Tavern
1200 St Roch Avenue
70117
504.945.0194
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Wednesday, September 12, 2007
WEDNESDAYS AT THE CANDLELIGHT
The Treme Brass Band performs
at 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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Wednesday, September 12, 2007
8:00pm-12:00 am Gina Brown, Band (3-60 minute sets)
528 Jazz Club
528 Fulton St,. New Orleans
504-533-6117
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Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Rock N Bowl
4133 So. Carrollton Ave
504-482-3133
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Wednesday, September 12 2007
CONCERT AND JAM SESSIONS BY MUSICIANS FOR MUSICIANS
Support a Living Heritage
These Featured Performers Invite You To Come and Jam!
Thirty By Ninety. (this is a really great mostly or all-female band;Jan
Clements on Keys makes all the difference).
St. Anna's Episcopal Church
1313 Esplanade Avenue
(Between N. Rampart & N. Claiborne)
in the Old Parish Building
7pm-9pm
The general public is invited with no cover charge
Every Wednesday, you are invited to attend A healing worship service with live music at 6pm followed by dinner with live music entertainment from 7-9pm. Each Wednesday features
different bands plus a music jam during the break.
Dinner is free for musicians
Dinner donations requested for non-musicians
slew at 504 299 3908
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Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Vavavoom (Gypsy Jazz)
10pm
Spotted Cat, 623 Frenchmen St. (across from Snug Harbor
No Cover!!!
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Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Brazilian Jazz
Ray Moore
and the
Brasilliance Quartet
dba
618 Frenchmen St.
New Orleans
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Thursday, September 13, 2007
HARRAH’S NEW ORLEANS ANNOUNCES THE WORLD PREMIERE OF THRILLUSIONS®
International Award-Winning Dutch Illusionists Philippart and Anja Make It ‘Fun to be Fooled’ Beginning Sept. 13
NEW ORLEANS—Aug. 16, 2007- Harrah’s New Orleans is “thrilled” to welcome the world premiere of THRILLUSIONS®, an exciting theatrical magic show, to the Crescent City. THRILLUSIONS® will premiere Sept. 13 and continue through Oct. 7 at the Theatre at Harrah’s New Orleans. The show was created by local businesswoman Hollie Vest, owner of Magnolia Mansion, and internationally renowned illusionists Philippart and Anja. The illusionists graced the stages of Europe, Asia and Africa for years, and now Philippart and Anja are making their U.S. debut in New Orleans.
“We could not be more excited that THRILLUSIONS® is making its U.S. debut right here at Harrah’s New Orleans,” said Jim Hoskins, senior vice-president and general manager of Harrah’s New Orleans Casino and Hotel. “This fascinating duo is known worldwide for their amazing talents and we cannot wait to bring their phenomenal act to U.S. audiences.”
THRILLUSIONS® excites, captivates and boggles the minds of audience members with Philippart and Anja’s amusing antics and visual appeal. Philippart is the heart and soul of the show and exudes a calculatedly witty, naughty and sometimes shocking persona. Anja, his muse, is ever-challenging and teasing, and together, this pair put the thrill in illusions.
In the show, Philippart and Anja are Rockin the World of MagicSM with the help of legendary celebrity superstars that magically appear nightly. This madcap roller coaster ride of masquerade will have you on the edge of your seats—from the illusions to the costumes and music, THRILLUSIONS® makes it fun to be fooled!SM
THRILLUSIONS® will be featured at Harrah’s Theatre beginning Sept. 13, Thursdays through Sundays at 7 p.m. The schedule will include a 2 p.m. matinee show on Saturdays. Tickets are on sale now and start at $25 each. Louisiana residents receive $5 off each ticket with state identification. Tickets for THRILLUSIONS® can be purchased at the Harrah’s box office at 504-533-6600 and at Ticketmaster.com.
For more information, visit www.harrahsneworleans.com.
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Thursday, September 13, 2007
World Premiere of *THE BREACH
by Catherine Filloux, Tarell McCraney and Joe Sutton:
Southern Rep's Second Commissioned Play About Hurricane Katrina
New Orleans?Southern Rep presents the *World Premiere of THE BREACH* by
Catherine Filloux, Tarell McCraney and Joe Sutton running September 30, 2007.
Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m.
The second of two commissioned plays by Southern Rep about Hurricane Katrina
THE BREACH demands answers to the questions: "How is it that reporters in trucks are slow driving past the crowds and the government isn't there? The police aren't there? The National Guard isn't there? Where IS everyone?"
We were abandoned. As our city flooded in the days after Katrina, those who were left behind were forced to fight for their survival. *THE BREACH*tells their story. Written collectively by three playwrights, it weaves together two intimate stories of life in the aftermath with that of a reporter who discovers that levee breaches and government negligence are old
hat in New Orleans.
Immediately after Hurricane Katrina, Producing Artistic Director Ryan Rilette decided that Southern Rep needed to address this catastrophic event not only for the local community but also on the national level. With that in mind Rilette commissioned local playwright John Biguenet to develop a work which became *RISING WATER* which ran at Southern Rep for eight weeks in Spring 2007. The second commissioned piece is *THE BREACH* which was initially developed by playwrights Joe Sutton and Catherine Filloux who were later joined by Tarell McCraney. The impetus for the play was to create a work that could be easily shared with audiences specifically affected by the 2005 storms. In December 2006 and early 2007 the play was read both locally and in Baton Rouge, LA; Biloxi, Bay St. Louis and Laurel, Mississippi. Soon other theatres were asking to present the play with readings occurring at Arena Stage, Washington, DC; The Long Wharf Theatre, Conn ecticut; Florida Stage, Miami, Florida; The Alliance Theatre, Atlanta, GA (this year's Regional Tony Award winner); and Seattle Rep in Seattle, Washington where the play will also receive a full-production directed by Tony Award winning director, David Esbjornson in January 2008. Southern Rep has received funding to develop this work from the Chisholm Foundation, The National Endowment for the Arts and The Rockefeller MAP Fund.
Tickets for *THE BREACH *are *on sale now* and range from *$18 for Previews*to *$30 on Opening Night*.* *To order, call *(504) 522-6545*, or order online through a secure server at *www.southernrep.com.*
For more information, call:*
Aimée Hayes, Managing
Director (504) 891-8332*
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Thursday September 13, 2007
6:13 pm - Rosh Hashanah Apple & Honey Apology Party!!
1020 St. Claude Avenue (between St. Philip & Ursulines 1 block off Rampart)
I might owe you an apology.
Maybe you owe someone an apology too?
Hey, this is the right party for you!
Every Rosh Hashanah we gather to eat apples and honey to usher in a sweet sweet new year. On Yom Kippur we will ask G@d forgiveness for our broken promises, but the in the period between the holidays, it is the custom to ask forgiveness from the people in your life for the things you may have done wrong. What better way to do this?
It is also a Rosh Hashanah custom to perform a Tashlich service before Yom Kippur.
Tashlich is a ritual where previous year's sins are symbolically "cast off" by throwing pieces of bread, or a similar food item, into a large, natural body of flowing water (such as the nearby Mississippi River). This service is derived from the Biblical passage (Micah 7:18-20) recited at the ceremony: "You will cast all their sins into the depths of the sea."
We are looking into it and if we do this, so far, I see no reason for not ending with a drink at Molly's at the Market, Home of of the Krewe McJieux, and frequented haunt of Krewe du Jieux's own Andrei and Laura Codrescu King of the Jieuxs in Exxxile and his Shabbos Queen!
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Thursday, September 13, 2007
Isaac Delgado Fine Arts Gallery Presents NOCCA Student Exhibition
Delgado Community College is featuring a New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA) Student Exhibition Sept. 24, 2007, in the Isaac Delgado Fine Arts Gallery on the third floor of Building 1 on Delgado's City Park Campus, 615 City Park Ave. in New Orleans, La.
The Isaac Delgado Fine Arts Gallery is open Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Please visit www.dcc.edu <http://www.dcc.edu/ > or call
(504) 671-6363 for more information.
The French Market All-Stars 4:00 PM
The Market Cafe
1000 Decatur St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
504 527-5000
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Thursday, September 13, 2007
Harrah’s Casino
Masquerade Entertainment Schedule:
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Bobby J & Stuff Like That
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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Thursday, September 13, 2007
5:00 pm-8:00 pm Ched Reeves, Guitarist
8:00 pm-12:00 am Vivaz, Band (3-60 minute sets)
528 Jazz Club
528 Fulton St,. New Orleans
504-533-6117
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Thursday, September 13, 2007
Vavavoom (New Orleans gypsy jazz )
10pm – 2am
Spotted Cat
623 Frenchmen St
New Orleans
Admission: Free
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Thursday, September 13, 2007
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, September 13, 2007
Southwest Thursdays @ The Lazy River
On every Thursday we will feature Southwestern lunch specials, $3 Margaritas .
Lazy River southern fare and spirits is located on the 1st floor of the JAX Brewery Millhouse
hours 11am - 6pm Monday Thursday and Sunday & 11am - 8pm Friday and Saturday.
(504)-588-2853.
Donald Landry Mgr.
Tel: (504)588-2853
E-mail: lazyriver@patobriens.com
Lazy River southern fare and spirits
Jax Brewery Millhouse
600 Decatur Street, Suite 101
New Orleans, LA 70130
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Thursday, September 13, 2007
Ogden After Hours -6:00 pm - 8:00 pm : Carry Ann Hearst
Cary Ann Hearst first found the Gun Street Girls living in various conditions of squalor in the dilapidated neighborhoods of Charleston, SC in the early months of Summer. Once the temperatures reached 120 degrees, and it was to hot to run away from their taunting and threats, Hearst surrendered her wallet and the last half of her bologna sandwich to the Girls, and waited to fall vicitm to their suspected cannibalism. Alas, it was to hot to eat. As they sat baking in the shade that day, they found in common a lust for heartbreak and a lack of transportation, the Gun Street Girls traded their switch-blades to the corner boys for a handle of Evan Williams and learned to play instruments salvaged from the post industrial wasteland beside the Cooper River. By the time September rolled around, the Gun Street Girls were finally well fed, well rehearsed and ready to pursue a career beyond street thuggery and seduction for money. This is their offer.... come to their show, lis ten to the song they have to sing, don't steal anything from them, nor lay a threatening hand on any one of them, and they promise to let you pass by in peace.
ALSO.
IT'S TEACHERS' NIGHT AT THE OGDEN - September 13th
The Ogden honors our community's educators by extending a warm welcome and
many thanks for teachers' contribution to the community.
All teachers are invited to attend Ogden After Hours on Thursday September 13th from 6-8pm for free.
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, September 13, 2007
Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening the hotel’s Mystick Den Lounge presents the outstanding “Women in Jazz” music series.
From the “Grand Dame” of New Orleans jazz, Betty Shirley, to the sultry and dynamic Anais St. John, to the striking presence and vocal grace of Julia LaShae, your musical journey in New Orleans begins here.
Concert Schedule
All Performances 9 p.m. to Midnight
Betty Shirley
Royal Sonesta Hotel
Bourbon St, New Orleans
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Thursday, September 13, 2007
Mid City “Rock n’ Bowl”
4133 S. Carrollton Ave
New Orleans
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Thursday, September 13, 2007
Swing Harmonies
The Pfister Sisters
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, September 13, 2007
Paul Sanchez-7pm-Gal Holiday & the Honky Tonk Revue-10pm-
d.b.a New Orleans
618 Frenchmen St, New Orleans
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Thursday, September 13, 2007
Soul Rebels
10pm
Le Bon Temps Roule
4801 Magazine St.
504-897-9448
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Thursday, September 13, 2007
Donna’s Bar & Grill
800 N. Rampart New Orleans
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Thursday, September 13, 2007
Tipitina's
501 Napoleon Ave.
New Orleans LA 70115
ph: 504-895-8477
fax: 504-891-7996
tipitinas.com
tipitinasfoundation.org
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Friday, September 14, 2007
Tennis star Seles to play in New Orleans -Sept. 14
Seles exhibition match against Martina Navratilova at the New Orleans Arena.
exhibition matches like the one in New Orleans.
The event is part of the Men's USTA $50,000 Tournament scheduled for that week. The Seles vs. Navratilova match will be followed by a concert featuring Theresa Andersson.
Fifth Annual
Natchitoches Meat Pie Festival
September 14-15, 2007
Meat Pies
Entertainment
Triathlon
Eating Contest
Natchitoches has always been HOT
and it's about to get HOTTER!
You're invited to the 5th annual Natchitoches Meat Pie Festival being held September 14-15, 2007 in historic Natchitoches, Louisiana. The festival will take place at the downtown riverbank along the fabled Cane River Lake.
Big name talent, a Meat Pie Eating Contest, a Meat Pie Making Contest and a Triathlon, aptly named the Meat Pie Tri, are just some of the events lined up.
Come see for yourself why Oprah Winfrey refers to Natchitoches as "the best little town in the whole USA!
Natchitoches Meat Pie Festival
Natchitoches Louisiana 71457
1-800-259-1714
http://www.meatpiefestival.com/
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Friday, September 14, 2007
Join the merriment when "Naked Boys Singing" - the international musical hit comedy show - leaves no fig leaf unturned! The New Orleans premier runs Fridays and Saturdays 8 PM and Sundays 6 PM to September 30 at the Marigny Theater, 1030 Marigny St at St Claude. Warning - show features "Gratuitous Nudity." Call 504-218-8559 or 948-9608 to make reservations. Bachelorette/ Ladies Night Out group rates available.
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Friday, September 14, 2007
ACTOR’S THEATRE OF NEW ORLEANS
presents
THE GAME SHOW
Written & Directed by RENÉ J. F. PIAZZA
Metairie, LA – ATNO is proud to present THE GAME SHOW written and directed
by René J. F. Piazza, with performances through September 22, 2007, Thursday
through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinees on September 9 and 16 at 2:30 p.m.
Ticket prices are $18 for adults and $16 for students (with valid ID),
seniors (60+) and children.
An original comedy from the king of spoofs, René J. F. Piazza. The play takes place on the set of the game show “I DIDN’T KNOW THAT!”, a hot new show that is sweeping up the ratings. Imagine “WHEEL OF FORTUNE” meets “$20,000 PYRAMID” and “PASSWORD” meets “NAME THAT TUNE”. A delightful spoof that has the audience playing right along with the contestants. Finally, a play with the answers to all your questions. Piazza directs Matt Carroll, Brian Collins, Robert Facio, Anysia Manthos, Jessi Norton, Lisa Scardino, Kevin Songy, & Warren Usey.
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. For reservations or more information, call (504) 456-4111 or visit our website at www.actorstheatreofneworleans.com
Show Dates and Times:
The Game Show
9/13, 9/14, 9/15, 9/20, 9/21, & 9/22 @ 7:30pm
9/9 & 9/16 @ 2:30pm
Actors’ Theatre of New Orleans
4539 N. I-10 Service Road, Suite 200
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 456-4111
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Friday, September 14, 2007
Robert Thompson, owner
Fair Grinds Coffeehouse
3133 Ponce deLeon
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 913-9072
fairgrinds.com
info@fairgrinds.com
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Friday, September 14, 2007
French Quarter Brass Band Series 2007
On Fridays the streets of the French Quarter will be alive with the sound of New Orleans’ Brass Bands. Every Friday through September 21st , a free Brass Band parade will start at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel, parade over 20 blocks of the French Quarter, pick up second liners and end at the steps of the Louisiana Supreme Court Building to play a Brass Band concert. This new cultural experience is spearheaded by the French Quarter Business Association. Mark Wilson summed up its significance, “As President of the French Quarter Business Association and Marketing Director of the Royal Sonesta Hotel, it is obvious that our second Post-Katrina summer is a tough challenge for the French Quarter. We reached out to a core group of French Quarter stakeholders and asked them to help us celebrate the stately historic ambience of the Vieux Carre with the exuberant excitement of Brass Band music. We thought that locals and visitors alike would enjoy a parade on Frid ay and an invitation to spend some time in the Quarter during the weekend shopping, eating and drinking.” We are proud to announce our musical lineup:
September 14th Bone Tone Brass Band
September 21st Algiers Brass Band.
The second line marching band parade is one of the great New Orleans cultural traditions. For centuries, it has celebrated life and death, jazz funerals and Mardi Gras parades. New Orleanians never tire of seeing and hearing the Bands and visitors are amazed and surprised exuberance of a second line parade. Sandra Shilstone, President and CEO of the New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation, loves a parade, "We know that our leisure visitors come for the music, the history, the architecture of the French Quarter and the food. As we rebuild our City, The New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation will keep reminding everyone that our spirit is strong and our deepest cultural assets are here to enjoy right now."
The parade, complete with carriages and Kern Sculpture’s special creations, starts at 6pm at the 700 block of Orleans Street and strolls through more than 20 blocks of the French Quarter. All second line dancers, marchers and handkerchief wavers are invited to join all along the route. At 6:15 the Brass Band will play on the steps of the Louisiana Supreme Court Building. Beer, wine and light refreshment will be available to purchase.
The French Quarter Brass Band Series 2007 is made possible through the generous support of its main sponsors: The Berger Companies, The Bourbon Orleans Hotel, the Dauphine Orleans Hotel, MCC Inc., New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation, and Glazer’s Companies of Louisiana, and SDT Waste and Debris. Co-sponsor include: Kern Sculpture, The Royal Sonesta Hotel, and Faux Pas Prints. The French Quarter Brass Band Series 2007 was created and produced by the French Quarter Business Association. All locals and visitors are invited to come to the French Quarter now and make this free Brass Band experience a new Friday night tradition.
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Friday, September 14, 2007
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.
6:30p-9pm
3133 Ponce deLeon
New Orleans, LA 70119
504 913-9072
www.fairgrinds.com
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Friday, September 14, 2007
The Big Top Gallery
1638 Clio Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Big Top Phone: 504.569.2700
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Friday, September 14, 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, September 14, 21, 28, 2007
Library-Armand St. Martin 6-11
On Trois-Marva Wright 5:30-9
Mélange-Jeremy Davenport 9-1
Ritz Carlton
921 Canal Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
Mia Gutierrez
Restaurant Reservations
Phone 504.524.1331 x3200
Never a cover charge!!!
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Friday, September 14, 2007
Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening the hotel’s Mystick Den Lounge presents the outstanding “Women in Jazz” music series.
From the “Grand Dame” of New Orleans jazz, Betty Shirley, to the sultry and dynamic Anais St. John, to the striking presence and vocal grace of Julia LaShae, your musical journey in New Orleans begins here.
Concert Schedule
All Performances 9 p.m. to Midnight
Anais St. John
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Friday, September 14, 2007
Hi everyone!
Just a reminder for those who live in the BIG EASY. If you want to LYAO (laugh your ass off), come to see the stand-up comedy show this coming weekend at THE RED MAPLE RESTAURANT (1036 Lafayette St, Gretna, LA)
Friday, September 14th & Saturday, September 15th @ 8:30pm, dinner @
6:30pm optional.
Local comic Wes Cannon will emcee, and LA comedian Laura Hayden and moi will co-headline.... "Two blondes and a boy toy"
If you want to RSVP, email me back or call me 504-836-0803.
See you this weekend!
Love, peace & comedy,
Grace
www.gracecomedian.com
www.juanahlaff.com
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Friday, September 14, 2007
5:00 pm- 8:00 pm DJ Greg Wells
9:00 pm- 1:00 am Cullen Landry and The Midnight Streetcar, Band
(3-60 minute sets)
528 Jazz Club
528 Fulton St,. New Orleans
504-533-6117
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Friday, September 14. 21. 28. 2007
Harrahs Casino
Masquerade
9:00 pm - 2:00 am
Ladies of Masquerade
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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Shows at 8pm & 10pm
Snug Harbor
626 Frenchmen St, New Orleans
Admission: 504-949-0696
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Friday, September 14, 2007
cover
Blue Nile
504) 948-2583
532 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA
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Friday, September 14, 2007
8:00 pm
TROMBONE SUMMIT
Featuring: Lucien Barbarin, Robert Harris, & Steven Walker
New Orleans Jazz
Preservation Hall
726 St. Peter Street
504 522-2841
www.preservationhall.com
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Tipitina's Uptown
501 Napoleon Ave.
(504) 895-8477
www.tipitinas.com
www.tipitinasfoundation.org
Ingrid Lucia-6pm- Papa Grows Funk-10pm- $10
d.b.a New Orleans
618 Frenchmen St, New Orleans
Vavavoom
New Orleans gypsy jazz.
No cover.
10pm
Mimi's in the Marigny
2601 Royal Street, corner of Franklin Street
Dinner is available every night Thursday thru Sunday beginning about 7 pm.
Live Local Music and Great Food under One Roof!
Donna’s Bar & Grill
800 N. Rampart New Orleans
Darling friends, 