This is very special weekend when we have two great free celebrations: Satchmo SummerFest Louis Armstrong Festival (July 31-August 3) including the Satchmo Strut (August 1) and White Linen Night (August 2).
July 31-August 3 are the date for the Seventh Annual Satchmo SummerFest, celebrating the life and music of our beloved Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong. This is a fun-filled weekend of activities and music with four stages all located within the grounds of the Old US Mint including the Traditional Jazz Stage, Contemporary Jazz Stage, a Brass Band Stage and a Children's Stage, as well as seminars with nationally renowned speakers and musical authorities. There will be many special events, including Red Bean Alley featuring local cuisine, a Second Line Parade, a Jazz Mass at the historic St. AugustineChurch and a Red Beans and Rice Luncheon on Friday, August 1 from 12 noon–2 p.m. For more information visit http://www.fqfi.com/ .
On Friday, August 1, Antoine’s Restaurant will host the “Red Beans and Ricely Yours” luncheon during Satchmo SummerFest. You will be able to mix and mingle with fascinating and famous panelists who will present SummerFest seminars during the festival – including legendary record producer George Avakian; Armstrong House Museum Director Michael Cogswell; Gary Giddins – award-winning critic and author of ‘Satchmo’; trumpeter and scholar Randy Sandke; Yoshio Toyama aka “Satchmo of Japan” and more! Noon–2 p.m., 713 St. Louis Street in the French Quarter http://www.antoines.com . $45 per person. Musical entertainment will be provided by Tom McDermott and Connie Jones. For reservations call 504-522-5730.
On Friday, August 1, the 8th Annual Satchmo Club Strut-New Orleans Jazz Centennial Celebration will take place in the 500 and 600 blocks of Frenchmen Street. This year’s event will feature brilliant New Orleans musicians including Ellis Marsalis, Irvin Mayfield and Charmaine Neville, as well as trumpeter Yoshio Toyama of Japan. Wristbands are sold that allow entrance into all of the Frenchmen Street music venues which will feature extraordinary jazz performers for this distinctive night. VIP wristbands are also available which include special balcony parties featuring top performers in an intimate setting, food and beverage from notable New Orleans eateries, and entrance into limited seating venues such as Snug Harbor. Please visit the website at http://www.jazzcent.com/.
Oklahoma is being presented by Tulane Summer Lyric Theatre at Dixon Hall Thursday-Saturday, July 31-August 2 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, August 3 at 2 p.m. For reservations call 865-5269.
The Mystic Krewe of Satyricon is presenting this Thursday : Gutenberg- The Musical! Directed and staring Sean Patterson & Gary Rucker at th eSouthern Repertory Theatre, third floor, One Canal Place. The play for this special performance is $20 and it is at 8 p.m.Call 525-4498 for reservation.
The Obituary Cocktail Society is meeting this Friday as always from 6-7 p.m. at The Spotted Cat Bar, 623 Frenchmen Street.
Friday Night is Cabaret Night at the Bombay Club, 830 Conti Street when talented, exotic Suzaune Yee McKamey and Company perform from 9 p.m. to midnight. Lisa Lynn plays on Saturday. No cover charge. (504)586-0972 for dinner reservations.
On August 1st from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Faubourg Marigny Art and Books, 600 Frenchmen Street is presenting a book signing by Gary Gidding of SATCHMO THE GENIUS OF LOUIS ARMSTRONG-20th anniversary of book's publication.
Betty Shirley and her trio are performing this Friday, August 1 as part of the ongoing “Women in Jazz” series at the beautifully renovated Mystick Den at the Royal Sonesta Hotel, 300 Bourbon Street, 9 p.m.-12 midnight. No Cover.
Marva Wright is holding court this Friday and Saturday at her new venue Coco Club, 241 Bourbon Street,7 p.m.
The 2008 New Orleans Beatles Festival is taking place Saturday, August 2 at 9 p.m.at the House of Blues, 225 Decatur Street.
“Give Up Da Funk,” written and directed by Anthony Bean, have performances scheduled at the Anthony Bean Community Theater, 1333 South Carrollton Avenue this Friday, August 1, at 2 and 3 p.m. “Give Up Da Funk” is a musical revue of songs from the ‘60s and ‘70s; a musical dance celebration that will have you dancing in the aisle and grooving to the classic Funk and Soul hits such as “Give It To Me Baby”, “Super Freak”, “Brick House”, “Let It Whip” and “Tell Me Something Good”. Starring over 75 youths of the ABCT/NORD summer youth workshop, and including ABCT’s regulars Tony Felix, Angeletta Green, Tyrianne Varnado, Dasia Bell, Daniel Fontenette, Joshua Palmer and Greta Zehner. Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday Matinee at 3 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and children.
The Al Copeland Foundation presents "Remembering a Legend ... Speed Racing Toward a Cure" featuring The Al Copeland Memorial Boat Race Party and The Big Bash,this Friday, August 1, 2008 from 7:00 pm to 12:00 with Irma Thomas and Ron Adams (Elvis Impersonator)
Admission is $100 and all proceeds from the party will benefit the Al Copeland Foundation. A limited number of VIP Patron Party tickets will be available at a cost of $150 per ticket, For reservation,please email cwomac@alcopeland.com. To purchase tickets by phone call
504-620-3727.
My darling fellow Realtor MaryFlynn Thomas is performing every Saturday at Chef Andrea Apuzzo's beautiful new lounge "Capri Blu Lounge" at Andrea’s Restaurant in Metairie. MaryFlynn is accompanied by Rhodes Spedale on piano.
On Saturday, August 2, you will be able to explore the hippest art scene in New Orleans and its stunning galleries at the eleventh annual Whitney White Linen Night presented by the ContemporaryArtCenter. More than 16,000 art aficionados walk the fabulous art galleries on Julia Street and in the Warehouse Arts District, sip glasses of wine, and listen to music from some of New Orleans’ most exciting bands. Galleries are open from 6-9 p.m. Admission to the galleries is free. Cash bar and food are available. The outdoor celebration includes stages and live entertainment provided by some of New Orleans’ most eclectic and talented musicians. For additional information and galleries that will participate visit: http://www.cacno.org/
Also on White Linen Night, my dear friends Sandra Berry and Joshua Walker of The Neighborhood Gallery are hosting “An Evening of Art, Great Music and Food.” You don’t want to miss this great event! Listen to this outstanding musical lineup: Daniel Black, J Monque D, Ready Teddy, and that gracious New Orleans gentleman of the piano, Armand St. Martin. And topping it off is Tee Eva's Legendary Creole Cuisine (crawfish pies, jambalaya, red beans and rice, snow balls and all the other signature dishes that she is famous for! The fun goes from 6-9 p.m. at 4430 Magazine Street.
My friend attorney Ranord J. Darensburg is inviting everyone to "The Place to Be," a special reception introducing emerging visual artist Benjamin E Ziskind on August 2, from 6 to 9 p.m. and and after party at Kunflama Gallery,1920 Magazine Street from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
A King will be Crowned at the Great American Seafood Cook-Off -New Orleans, Louisiana -August 2-3, 2008.
From Alaska to Florida, California to Kentucky, state governors have selected one chef who embodies the spirit of sustainable, indigenous, and domestic seafood. Now, the cream of the crop is headed to the New Orleans Morial Convention Center within the Louisiana Foodservice EXPO and the South Cargo Gulf Coast Seafood Pavilion (Halls I and J)to show what they're made of. Come on August 2-3, 2008 to see these world-class chefs compete for the title of King of American Seafood. On August 2, the Opening Ceremony begins at 11:30 am, and from Noon until 5 pm the competition is full monty! August 3, the final five chefs show their 'jeweled' culinary creations in the remaining competition beginning at Noon; then at 3:30 pm, the 2008 winning chef will be crowned. Our own -Louisiana's Chef Brian Landry of Galatoire's restaurant will have the home team advantage in New Orleans. Check out the Fifth Annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off, August 2-3, 2008 to see the battle royale of the year! www.greatamericanseafoodcookoff.com
I want to remind everyone that this weekend is the end of the fabulous exhibition of "Treasure of Napoleon" at the LouisianaStateMuseum, Old Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave., 568,6968.
This weekend at the Southern and BeverageMuseum (SoFab) the Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company presents: "The Southern Brewing Experience." Saturday, August 2, at 3 p.m.
Leslie Henderson, of Lazy Magnolia, will speak about beer, its ingredients, and how to pair it with food. She will offer a tasting of their award-winning Southern Pecan Nut Brown Ale.
On Sunday, August 3, you do not want to miss "Sunday Swing" at the National World War II Museum from 2-4 p.m. with free dance lessons by NOLA Swings from 1-2p.m. The featured live band is Rocky's Hot Fox Trot Orchestra Jazz Band. While there make sure you see the special exhibitions, “Reel To Reel: Hollywood & WWII” and “Schindler: Unlikely Hero of the Holocaust.”
Please put in your calendar:
August 9- Dirty Linen Night.Jean LaFete is sending out a special invitation to everyone on his list to get their finest Dirty Linen summer pirate wear out of the closet. He is requesting that all who have the spirit wear the appropriate garb (Pirate Outfit) on the night of August 9th in the French Quarter (Dirty Linen Night).Of course, I will be wearing my Pirate or Wench outfit.
August 13- Round Table Luncheon at noon at Begue's of the Royal Sonesta Hotel. Featured speakers are : Mary Beth Romig of the New Orleans Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau,Sandra S. Shilstone, President & C.E.O.
of New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation and Toni Rice at the Multicultural Tourism office.For reservations, please contact Noel Scallan at 504-553-2220 or email her at nscallan@royalsonestano.com
Have a great week!
Entertainment and Venues for Satchmo Strut 2008
Washington Square Opening Ceremony and 2nd Line Creation Station with Rebirth Brass Band 5:00pm-6:00pm
Christopher Inn Yoshio Toyama & The Dixie Saints 6:00pm-8:00pm
Blue Nile Lionel Ferbos & The Louisiana Shakers 7:00pm-8:30pm
Blue Nile Irvin Mayfield & NOJO Showcase 9:00pm-10:30pm
Blue Nile Kermit Ruffins & The Barbeque Swingers 11:00pm-2:00 am
Cafe Rose Nicaud Detroit Brooks & The Syncopated Percolators 7:00pm-9:00pm
French Market Balcony *VIP only Charmaine Neville Band 9:00pm-11:00pm
Snug Harbor *VIP only (limited space avalable) Ellis Marsalis Quartet Shows @ 8:00pm&11:00
Snug Harbor (limited space avalable) Jesse McBride & The Next Generation 12:00pm-1:30am
d.b.a Robert Wagner Trio 6:30pm-9:30pm
d.b.a Good Enough For Good Times 10:00pm-1:00am
Checkpoint Charlie's Twangorama 11:00pm-2:00am
Musician's Clinic Balcony *VIP only New Orleans Sax Quartet 8:00pm-10:00pm
Sauza Tequila Balcony *VIP Only Delfeayo Marsalis 9:00pm-11:30pm
Ray's Boom Boom Room Women in Jazz Showcase with Germaine Bazzle 8:30pm-10:00pm
Ray's Boom Boom Room Randy Sandke Jazz Band 10:30pm-12:00am
Ray's Boom Boom Room Marlon Jordon & Special Guests 12:30pm-2:00am
The Spotted Cat Panorama Jazz Band 6:30pm-9:30pm
The Spotted Cat The Jazz Vipers 10:00pm-2:00am
The Marigny Brasserie ? Simon 8:00pm-10:30pm
Bicycle Michel's Ed Barrett Trio 6:30pm-10:00pm
13 Monaghan The Storyvill Stompers 7:00pm-10:00pm
Tomatillo's VaVaVoom Gypsy Jazz 7:00pm-9:00pm
The John Jack Fine Jazz Band with Big Pearl and Friends 6:30pm-8:30pm
Apple Barrel Dominic D'Grillo Quartet 7:30pm-11:30pm
The Balcony Music Club Historic New Orleans Jazz Band 6:00pm-9:00pm
Loretta's Pralines New Wave Jazz band 7:00pm-9:00pm
Liuzza's Cafe Negril Margie Perez
The Dragon's Den Soul Rebels Brass Band 11:00pm-2:00am
FAB Faubourg Marigny Art and Books Gary Giddins Book Signing 7:00pm-9:00pm ####################
Friday, August 1, 2008
The Al Copeland Foundation presents
Remembering a Legend ... Speed Racing Toward a Cure
feeaturing The Al Copeland Memorial Boat Race Party and The Big Bash
Friday, August 1, 2008 with several bands, food from the award winning Copeland restaurants, a premium bar featuring signature drinks and fabulous live and silent auction items, the party promises to rival the legendary Copeland parties from ‘back in the day.’
Friday, August 1, 2008 7:00 pm to 12:00
Irma Thomas and Ron Adams (Elvis Impersonator)
Admission is $100 and all proceeds from the party will benefit the Al Copeland Foundation.
A limited number of VIP Patron Party tickets will be available at a cost of $150 per ticket, or with one of our VIP sponsorship packages.
VIP Patron Party Admission 5:30 pm to 12:00 am Bucktown All Stars, Irma Thomas and Ron Adams
VIP Patrons receive access to exclusive live auction items and exclusive VIP Lounge. Click HERE to view auction items
This year Antoine’s Restaurant will host the ‘Red Beans and Ricely Yours’ luncheon during Satchmo SummerFest.
Mix and mingle with fascinating and famous panelists who will present Satchmo Summerfest seminars during the festival – including legendary record producer George Avakian; Armstrong House Museum Director Michael Cogswell; Gary Giddins – award-winning critic and author of ‘Satchmo’; trumpeter and scholar Randy Sandke; Yoshio Toyama aka ‘Satchmo of Japan’, and more !
Friday, August 1, 2008
2008 SATCHMO SUMMERFEST SEMINAR SCHEDULE
All events take place at the Old U.S. Mint Free and open to the public
2:30 to 3:30 Oral History Interview: Connie Jones interviewed by Tom McDermott
New Orleans Jazz stalwart Connie Jones has been playing his trumpet professionally for more than 50 years with everyone from Pete Fountain to Jack Teagarden. Come hear him interviewed by his latest collaborator, pianist Tom McDermott.
3:30 to 4:30 Oral History Interview: Yoshio Toyama interviewed by Jack Stewart
Yoshio Toyama
4:30 to 5:30 Cinematic Satch: Louis Armstrong on Film with Ricky Riccardi This year, the Seminars feature a daily screening of vintage film clips with Armstrong scholar Ricky Riccardi. Day one features Pops with his All Stars in the 1950s and 60s. #####################
Friday, August 1, 2008
Suzaune & Company
Friday Night is Cabaret Night @ The Bombay Club
9:00 to 12:00
No Cover Charge
830 Conti St, New Orleans
(504)-586-0972 ~ for dinner reservations suzaune@cox.net ######################
Friday, August 1, 2008
Betty Shirley, Trio - Women in Jazz
The Mystick
Royal Sonesta Hotel
300 Bourbon Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Entertainment Calendar for July and August
All Shows 9:00 p.m. to 12 midnight
No Cover ####################
Friday, August 1, 2008
Texas Flood A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan doors 9pm, show 10pm $10
501 Napoleon Ave.
New Orleans LA 70115
ph: 504-895-8477
Friday, August 1, 2008
SATCHMO CLUB STRUT presents-Treme Brass Band -6pm-$5 w/out wristband Good Enough For Good Times featuring Robert Mercurio & Jeff Raines(Galactic) Simon Lott & Joe Ashlar -10pm-$5w/out wristband
d.b.a New Orleans
618 Frenchmen St, New Orleans ###################
Friday, August 1, 2008
Vavavoom New Orleans gypsy jazz.
No cover.
10pm
Mimi's in the Marigny
2601 Royal Street, corner of Franklin Street ########################
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
Tel: 504-592-2565 #####################
Saturday, August 2, 2008
From Sea to Shining Sea, the Fifth Annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off Features Talented Chefs From Across the U.S.
In New Orleans on Aug. 2 and 3 the temperature will be rising as some of America’s most talented chefs compete in the 5th Annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off, primarily sponsored by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Association (NOAA). Noted as one of the nation’s most prestigious culinary events, the Great American Seafood Cook-Off seeks out top-level chefs from across the country to compete and prepare seafood dishes using sustainable, domestic seafood and the best culinary products from their state.
Galatoire¹s Chef Brian Landry to Compete for National Title of Seafood King
Winner to be Announced at the Great American Seafood Cook-off August 2-3
Executive Chef Brian Landry of Galatoire’s Restaurant in the historic French Quarter and Galatoire¹s Bistro in Baton Rouge will compete against chefs from around the nation for the title of “King or Queen of American Seafood” at the 5th Annual Great American Seafood
Cook-Off (GASCO) on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, and Sunday, Aug. 3, at the
Louisiana Foodservice EXPO in the New Orleans Morial Convention Center.
Landry was chosen to represent Louisiana as winner of the Louisiana Seafood Cook-off held May 26 by the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board. His winning dish, Sautéed Cobia with Louisiana Crab Butter over fingerling potatoes and caramelized fennel with Louisiana jumbo lump crabmeat, will be recreated at GASCO.
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Saturday, August 2, 2008
2008 SATCHMO SUMMERFEST SEMINAR SCHEDULE
All events take place at the Old U.S. Mint - Free and open to the public
11:00 to 12:30Gary Giddins
Award winning critic Gary Giddins wrote the book on Satchmo,literally.
2008 marks the 20th Anniversary of the Publication of his "Satchmo." Giddens will talk about how the view of Armstrong has changed over the last two decades, and then track Louis's relationship with pioneer vocalist Bing Crosby, who Giddins also wrote the book on,
the 2001 Ralph J. Gleason Award winning "Bing Crosby: A Pocketful of dreams, The Early Year 1903-1940." Giddins will sign books after his talk, which will be available on site for purchase.
1:30 to 2:30Dan Morgenstern
2:30 to 3:30Michael Cogswell
3:30 to 4:30Peter Ecklund
A highlight of last years seminars was Peter Ecklund's deconstruction of Armstrong's landmark solo on "Potato Head Blues." Ecklund returns with his trusty computer generated sidekick "Vladimir" to do the same with Louis's mid-30's rendering of "I'm in the Mood for Love," and places aspects of that recording into the context of New Orleans' rich musical history.
4:30 to 5:30Cinematic Satch: Louis Armstrong on Film with Ricky Riccardi Our film fest continues with Riccardi presenting a batch of rare items from Armstrong's many television appearances, including a 1960 performance from the Bell Telephone Hour. ########################
Saturday, August 2, 2008
2008 Satchmo SummerFest Music Schedule
Traditional Jazz Stage
11:00-12:00
Tim Laughlin
12:15-1:30
Connie Jones Crescent City Jazz Band
1:45-3:00
Yoshio Toyama & the Dixie Saints
3:15-4:30
Chris Clifton & His Allstars
4:45-6:00
Preservation Hall Jazz Band Tribute to John Brunious
Brass Band Stage
11:00-12:00
MoLASSES, New Orleans' (mostly) Women's Brass Band
12:15-1:30
Storyville Stompers Brass Band
1:45-3:00
Rebirth Brass Band
3:15-4:30
Glen David Andrews & The Lazy Six
4:45-6:00
Soul Rebels Brass Band
Contemporary Jazz Stage
11:00-12:00
Magnetic Ear
12:15-1:30
Vavavoom
1:45-3:00
Phillip Manuel
3:15-4:30
Shamarr Allen & The Underdawgs
4:45-6:00
NOTMC presents Jeremy Davenport
Children's Stage
11:00 - 11:50
Kids Program with the Treme Brass Band
12:00 - 12:50
Journey of the Drum with Michael Skinkus and Sula Evans
1:00 - 1:50
Jamelle Williams & the New Orleans Slick 6
2:00 - 2:45
Papillion Kid Pirates
3:00 - 3:50
Ivoire Spectacle: Music of the Ivory Coast with Geguenon Kone
4:00 - 5:00
Props for Pops Tribute to Louis Armstrong with Charmaine Neville & Friends ####################
On Saturday August 2, 2008 Louisiana Fiddler/Roots Artist Amanda Shaw will host her 18th “Birthday Bash” to benefit the Voice of the Wetlands Organization (501c3).
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Local Favorite Whitney White Linen Night is Downtown August 2
The New Orleans Arts District’s annual summer art-walk and outdoor celebration along Julia St. (300-600 blocks), throughout the New Orleans Arts District and at the Contemporary Arts Center (900 Camp St.) The night features art openings at nearly 20 galleries and museums with contemporary works by local, national and international artists, plus live music, curbside cash bars and restaurants and much more. Everyone is encouraged to wear their coolest white linen! Free admission
Official Afterparty at the CAC – 9 p.m. until midnight - will feature a special Music of New Orleans Series concert with John Mooney & Friends. $10 general admission, free for CAC members.
For more information, call (504) 528-3805 or visit www.cacno.org. #####################
Saturday, August 2, 2008
White Linen Night keeps its cool at the Ogden
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art will unveil a group of exhibitions on White Linen Night that celebrate the beauty and unique spirit of New Orleans and Louisiana. As part of the museum’s 5th anniversary celebrations, opening on Sat. August 2, 2008 will be: “Louisiana: Photographs by Stuart Klipper”; “Southern Masters: Robert Tannen Stardust: Objects, Ideas and Proposals”; Ersy: Hommage to the Society of Ste. Anne; “New Orleans Art Pioneers:
Charles and Ethel Hutson”; and the University of New Orleans 50th Anniversary Celebration featuring “Fundamental Abstraction: Paintings by Tom Young” and the Southeast College Art Association Annual Exhibition. They will be on view at the museum until Sept. 30, 2008. In addition to the openings, the museum will have live music and admission will be free for the
event, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Louisiana: Photographs by Stuart Klipper
Stuart Klipper, a Minnesota-based photographer, is nationally known for his panoramic color photographs of Antarctica. But Klipper has also spent the past 25 years taking photographs of Louisiana and still is, a lure to visit. Nothing escapes his wide lens, and this exhibition is a haunting look at the state¹s landscapes and people.
Southern Masters Series: Robert Tannen “Stardust: Objects, Ideas and Proposals”
A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., Robert Tannen decades ago embraced his adopted home of New Orleans, La. social activist. His mixed media work encompasses themes of love, loss,
preservation, environment and change. This exhibition is part of the Ogden’s ongoing Southern Masters series, which showcases the works of artists who have made longstanding contributions to the region.
Ersy: “Hommage to the Society of Ste. Anne”
This sculpture was inspired by the artist¹s experience with the Society’s annual parade, a costumed walking Mardi Gras krewe. The handcrafted sculpture is made of cast bronze and sits atop of a tall mahogany table with a sandblasted Plexiglas surface.
New Orleans Art Pioneers: Charles and Ethel Hutson
Charles Hutson and his daughter Ethel Hutson were at the forefront of the New Orleans’ developing art community in the early 20th century. Centered around the highly influential Woodward Brothers William Art) its burgeoning community fostered the Hutsons’ art interests in painting, sketching and writing. While Charles Hutson is considered a “self-taught” artist, Ethel Hutson¹s creations reflect her training at Newcomb College and an Arts and Craft aesthetic. ###################
Tee-Eva's Soul Food
Saturday, August 2, 2008
The New Orleans Photo Alliance presents a national juried exhibition"Elemental/Environmental: SPACE," at the New Orleans Photo Alliance Gallery, 1111 St. Mary St. The exhibition will be on view from August 2, 2008 through September 20, 2008. The opening reception will be Saturday, August 2 from 6 - 9 p.m. Gallery hours are Fridays, 3 - 6 and Saturdays, 11 - 4 or by appointment.
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Gal Holiday
White Linen Night: 2 Shows! The Big Top/3 Ring Circus & The Circle Bar
The CAC's annual White Linen Night, on the first Saturday gallery openings has been adopted over the years by galleries outside the Julia Street corridor. One such place is The Big Top/3 Ring Circus who are showing some terrific art this Saturday by Kathy Rodriguez (painting), Clint Maedgen (photography), John Sharappa (photography) and Stephanie Akers (sculpture) with music by Gal and the boys. Join us for the party...1638 Clio Street; NOLA
8:30 PM - 10 PM AND The Circle Bar, 1032 St. Charles Avenue; NOLA.11 PM - 2 AM- With special guest Steve Spitz on the Pedal Steel Guitar
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Tee-Eva's Soul Food -presents The White Linen Night Affair -an evening of art, music, and great food Featuring Art by: THE NEIGHBORHOOD GALLERYMusic by:DANIEL BLACK,J. MONQUE D,REDDY TEDDY & ARMAND ST. MARTIN
6pm - 9pm, 4430 Magazine St. Saturday, August 2, 2008
The parish family of St. Joseph Church requests she honor of your presence at the Opening Ceremonies of our year-long celebration of 150 years of service to our parish by the Vincentian Community and the SIlver Jubilee of Father Perry Henry. Saturday, August 2 Banquet
7:00 to 10:00 pm
Doubletree Hotel
International Ballroom
300 Canal Street
New Orleans
Tickets are $50 each
RSVP 504/522-3186
Sunday, August 3 -Jazz Mass
10:00 am
St. Joseph Church
1802 Tulane Avenue
New Orleans
Display of Cornerstone
Time Capsule Contents
Reception Following
Catered by Cafe Reconcile ######################
Saturday, August 2, 2008
White Linen Night at Kunflama Gallery
Please join this special party introducing the art work of emerging artist Benjamin Ziskind
6pm-1am.
1920 Magazine St #####################
Saturday, August 2, 2008 The Community Center's Summer 2008 Dinner Dance series
live performance by the rockabilly musicians Johnny J & the Hitmen, featuring acclaimed New Orleans musicians Johnny J (guitar), John Veninata (bass), and The Creature (drums).
The evening will begin with a hot meal served from 5 to 7 PM
Community Center of St Bernard
107 LeBeau St in Arabi
followed by music and dancing from 7:30 to 10:00 PM.
Saturday, August 2, 2008
LeMieux Galleries Presents
Billy Hassell "After the Rain"
Join us for a reception with the artist
"White Linen Night"
Saturday, August 2, 6-9 p.m.
On view through September 27, 2008
Questions? Contact us at mail@lemieuxgalleries.com or at 504-522-5988 #####################
Saturday, August 2, 2008
The Robert Bruno Gallery presents"TRIAD", An Exhibition of Works by Jacob Vincent Manguno. Mr. Manguno is an internationally recognized New Orleans artist and the recipient of the Officer dans l’Ordre of Arts Lettres from the French Government. The opening reception will be Saturday, August 2, 2008 (White Linen Night) from 6-9PM. The Robert Bruno Gallery is located at 900 S. Peters (corner of St. Joseph). The artist will be present. For more information contact Patrick Weathers, Director, The Vincent Mann Gallery (504) 523-2342. email: vincentmann@att.net.
Kind Regards,
Patrick Weathers
Director
MANN GALLERY (Est. 1972)
Impressionist, Post-Impressionist
305 Royal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 523-2342 Gallery
(504) 528-7009 Fax
(504) 905-6138 Mobile www.vincentmanngallery.com #############################
Saturday, August 2, 2008
The 2008 New Orleans Beatles Festival featuring The Topcats and special guests Beatin' Path
Chuck Credo IV, Rockin' Dopsie Jr., Jim Lockwood, Pete Winkler of Motorway, Bill Davis of Dash Rip Rock, Sal Candilora, Gary Hirstius, and Bobby Hoerner
$15.00 General Admission Standing Room Only
House of Blues New Orleans
New Orleans, LA #####################
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Maria Shaw
Hosts
THE NEW ORLEANS SUMMER PSYCHIC FUN FAIR
House of Broel 2220 St Charles Avenue
In the beautiful Garden District of New Orleans
Saturday & Sunday August 2 & 3, 2008
11 A. M. to 4 P. M.
Co-Sponsored by Alternatives
Admission $10 per day
(includes classes and lectures on going all day)
Readings $10
Local and nationally respected readers!
Visit www.MariaShaw.com or call 810-631-6887
House of Broel – 504-494-2220
Maria Shaw is the internationally renowned astrologer for the National Inquirer and is the star of CBS Psychic Radio Network. Her daily talk show can be heard through the Internet at psychiconair.com Monday-Friday 8a.m. to 11a.m.CST.
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Saturday, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2008
Jonno Frishberg & Bayou Deville
Saturdays @ Mulates in New Orleans (Julia St & Conv. Center)
7pm till 10.30pm ###################
The Market hours are 8am until noon every Saturday at Ormond Plantation on River Road in
Destrehan.
The Wednesday Market operates every Wednesday afternoon from 3pm-7pm on River Road in Luling only 0.7 mile upriver from the I-310 exit onto River Road. #######################
Saturday, August 2, 2008
We're honored and thrilled to have Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain with us at market this Saturday to kick off National FarmersMarket Week (August 3-9). Be sure to get to market early to see the Commissioner ring our opening bell. Then, stay and chat with the Commissioner over a scoop of cool, delicious Creole cream cheese gelato. From 8:00-9:00am, La Divina Gelateria, a locally owned business and HUGE market supporter, will offer free scoops of gelato made with milk and Creole cream cheese from Tuesday and Saturday vendor Smith's Creamery. Crescent City Farmers Market
When: Saturdays / year round / rain or shine What Time: 8 a.m. - 12 noon Where: 700 Magazine Street
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Saturday, August 2, 2008
GRETNA FARMER'S MARKET
Huey P. Long Avenue - between 3rd & 4th Streets
Gretna, LA 70053
EVERY SATURDAY - RAIN OR SHINE
UNDER THE COVERED MARKET
8:30AM UNTIL 12:30PM
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Washboard Chaz Blues Trio
Spotted Cat
Frenchmen St
6:30 pm-9:30 pm
EVERY Saturday #####################
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
Tel: 504-592-2565 ####################
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Jazz Service and Second line
St. Augustine Church, 10 a.m. 1200 Governor Nichols Street, Treme
Another favorite aspect of the annual tribute to Pop is Sunday's Jazz service at St. Augustine Church in the Treme. The church is the oldest African-American Catholic Church in America and boast a not-often seen pulpit in the round layout. Many of New Orleans' traditional Jazz giants call St. Augustine home, and will be on hand to perform during the service.
Following the service, a second line will bring worshipers and revelers a like back to the Old U.S. Mint for the festival.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
2008 SATCHMO SUMMERFEST SEMINAR SCHEDULE
All events take place at the Old U.S. Mint - Free and open to the public
11:30 to 12:30Randy Sandke - Armstrong the Irrepressible.
Trumpeter/scholar Randy Sandke, author of the forthcoming - Where the Dark and the Light Folks Meet: The Mythology, Politics and Business of Jazz? (Scarecrow Press), takes a look at the spirit of Satchmo, and his sometimes spirited commentary.
1:30 to 2:30 John Brunious Tribute
On February 12, 2008 New Orleans lost long time Preservation Hall trumpeter John Brunious. Band mates and associates will talk about his work and influence. Moderated by Seminar host and longtime friend Mike Gourrier.
2:30 to 3:30Armstrong's Birthday at Newport, 1970
A clutch of New Orleans musicians were on hand to celebrate Armstrong's birthday at Newport in 1970. Jack Stewart interviewsmembers of the New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra, including Lionel Ferbos and Lars Edegran, about serenading Satch. A portion of a film of the
event will also be screened.
3:30 to 4:30Cinematic Satch: Louis Armstrong on Film with Ricky Riccardi
Following the clips from Newport in 1970, Riccardi continues with collector's items from Armstrong's last years, including performances from San Remo, Italy and an interview with David Frost.
4:30 to 5:30Red Beans and Ricely HIS! Leah Chase with Leah Chase Armstrong famously signed all his correspondence "Red Beans and Ricely yours?" Come hear how legendary New Orleans chef Leah Chase (of Dooky Chases' Restaurant), prepares hers, and then listen to her daughter, Leah Chase, swing out on some of the good old good ones. ########################
Sunday, August 3, 2008
2008 Satchmo SummerFest Music Schedule
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3
Traditional Jazz Stage
11:00-12:15
The Last Straws
12:30-1:45
Lars Edegran's New Orleans Jazz Band
2:00-3:15
Kid Simmons New Orleans Jazz Band
3:30-4:30
New Orleans Helsinki Connection featuring Leroy Jones
4:45- 5:30
Randy Sandke Quintet
5:45-6:45
Dr. Michael White and the Liberty Jazz Band
Brass Band Stage
11:00-12:15
New Birth Brass Band
12:30-1:45
Living Legends Brass Band
2:00-3:30
The Original Pin Stripe Brass Band
3:45-5:15
Algiers Brass Band
5:30-6:45
Treme Brass Band
Contemporary Jazz Stage
11:00-12:15
Rick Trolsen & The New Orleans Po Boys
12:30-1:45
Leah Chase
2:00-3:30
Sharon Martin
3:45-5:00
James Andrews & The Crescent City Allstars
5:15-6:30
Kermit Ruffins & The Barbeque Swingers
6:30-7:00
Props for Pops Trumpet Tribute
Children's Stage
11:00-12:15
Brooklyn 4 Jazz: Wade Barnes and Unit Structures
12:30-1:45
Red Hot Brass Band
2:00-3:15
Shad Weathersby
4:00-5:00
Baby Boyz Brass Band ########################
Sunday, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2008
Jonno Frishberg & Bayou Deville
Sundays @ Mulates, (Julia St & Conv. Center)
7pm till 10pm ##############
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Julia LaShae
Emeril's Delmonico 6:30p
1300 Saint Charles Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70130
ph: 504 525 4937
fx: 504 595 2206 ###################
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Rocky’s Hot Fox Trot Orchestra
Sundays, to August 31, 2008
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Sunday Swing
The National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA
Kick up your heels at The National World War II Museum with Sunday Swing.
Professional swing dancers from NOLA Swing will be on hand to provide coaching for dancers of all levels while local musicians play World War II era hits. This free event is part of Stars and Stripes Summer, a summer-long tribute to the American Spirit featuring programs for adults and children and a special discount on admission for Louisiana residents.
For more information, call 504-527-6012 x 359. Special thanks to the New
Orleans Musicians Clinic. #####################
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Hugh Robertson sings songs of Love and Romance, Including music by Ivor Novello, and Irish folk songs. with Albinas Prizgintas, pianist
Every Monday from 6 pm to 7pm, in the renovated chapel TAIZE: simple songs led by Albinas Prizgintas at the piano: Candlelight and Taize Cross: focus is Jesus, through song and meditation
Every Tuesday from 6 pm to 7 pm in the church:
“ORGAN & LABYRINTH” with Albinas Prizgintas,
on the 5000 pipe Trinity tracker organ:
The program includes mostly classical music written for organ
Trinity Artist Series Every Sunday Free Trinity Church - 1329 Jackson Avenue - New Orleans
THE RITES OF SWING
a six piece string band playing gypsy
jazz, swing, and Brazilian music.
Every Sunday 4 to 6 p.m.
The Rites of Swing
The Spotted Cat on Frenchmen Street
No Cover but some whining for tips ###################
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Skip Robertson & Society Red
Sunday Night Jazz Party!!!
Don't Miss a Scalding Gumbo of Jazz served up Straight, Funky and Latin, along with Spicy,
Traditional New Orleans Tastes and a Host of Other Flavors
Downbeat @ 10 pm
Sundays at the Spotted Cat-
623 Frenchmen St.
across from Snug Harbor
No Cover!!! ####################
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Irving Bannister’s All Stars (R&B) 4pm – 7pm
7pm – 10pm Eddie Parrino (Rock)
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
Tel: 504-592-2565 ####################
Monday, August 4, 2008
Louisiana Alligator Soirée
Junior Culinary Teams from the Bayou State will Cook-Off in a Battle that’s got bite
New Orleans-Louisiana is world famous for its cuisine and top notch chefs who are no stranger to bold flavors and creative cuisine. While some great chefs are born with talent, many of them come to Louisiana to learn at one of the state’s respected culinary schools. On August 4, you can watch these rising stars compete using a main ingredient that is also on the rise to fame, Louisiana alligator.
Held at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center, The Second Annual Louisiana Alligator Soirée will feature teams from the culinary programs of Delgado Community College, New Orleans; Louisiana Culinary Institute, Baton Rouge; SOWELA Technical Community College, Lake Charles; Louisiana Technical College, Jefferson Campus; and junior members from the American Culinary Federation, New Orleans Chapter.
Beginning at 10 a.m., these junior culinarians will use several mystery ingredients and lean, delectable alligator meat to prepare creative cuisine that is sure to wow the judges. Giving spectators the play by play of this food affair will be Louisiana’s own Chef John Folse. Folse is a chef, restaurateur and author of eight cookbooks. Joining Folse on stage will be co-master of ceremonies and 2006 Great American Seafood Cook-Off winner, Chef Justin Timineri of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Contact: Ashley Roth, 504-286-8735 Ashley@LouisianaSeafood.com
Communications Manager
Monday, August 4, 2008
KERMIT’S LOUNGE 1200 ST. BERNARD AVE (CORNER OF ST. BERNARD AND ST. CLAUDE AVE)
“WHERE YOU MEET GREAT PEOPLE AND HAVE A GOOD TIME”
MONDAYS
THE GEORGE FRENCH BAND FEATURING ROUNDER RECORDING ARTIST GERMAINE BAZZLE 7-10PM
