After a fabulous weekend that included attending the elegant New Orleans Ballet Association‘s Men and Women of Fashion “Prix d Elegance”; New Orleans Opera Association's production of West Side Story; The CAC’s The Great Tequila Taste-Off; The Chef’s Jam; a delicious luncheon featuring Master Distiller of Buffalo Trace Distillery, Harlen Wheatley, at Bourbon House; dressing as a wench and participating in the international convention of pyratecon.com; and an earlier celebration of my birthday with the theme “Pirates and Wenches of the Caribbean,” I am ready for some more exciting fun-loving events.
This week is indeed very special since it marks the first weekend of the beloved New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. April 25-May 4). For complete schedule visit: http://www.nojazzfest.com/.
I am going to start my birthday week by hosting my monthly Round Table Luncheon at Noon at Begue’s of the Royal Sonesta Hotel. My featured speakers are:
Mary Len Costa, Interim President and CEO of the Arts Council of New Orleans Laura L. Fincannon- Director of Marketing and Communication of the Arts Council of New Orleans Frank Stansbury, Special Events Coordinator of Glazer's Companies of Louisiana and La Fete News
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
I am so proud of the New Orleans Hornets. The NBA announced that the first round playoff series between the second-seeded New Orleans Hornets and the seventh-seeded Dallas Mavericks. Game Two will be played on Tuesday, April 22 at 6:00 p.m. at New Orleans Arena, airing on TNT. The Hornets lead the best-of-seven series 1-0.
Alton Brown – writer, director, and host of the Food Network show "Good Eats" – will launches his national book tour for his new book, FEASTING ON ASPHALT: THE RIVER RUN, on Wednesday afternoon, April 23 at Octavia Books, an independent bookstore located at 513 Octavia Street in New Orleans. Octavia Books will host a book signing, open to the public, at 5:00 p.m. Books may be pre-ordered and reserved by calling Octavia Books at 504-899-READ (7323). The book signing will be preceded by a 4:00 p.m. press conference at the bookstore.
On Thursday, April 24, The French Quarter Business Association presents: The French Quarter Forum, hosted by Antoine’s Restaurant in the French Quarter. Come for networking at 11:30am and stay for lunch.$30 for advance reservations
$35 at the door. Guest Speaker will be Will Norris, Director of TechAssist LA
Mr. Norris will discuss grant monies, services, and training assistance still available for businesses in the New Orleans metro area.Learn more about TechAssist at www.techassistla.com RSVP to 504 553- 2277 -or via email to svaughn@sonesta.com . Credit Card Required to Secure Reservation
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL AND FOUNDATION, INC.'S GALA FOUNDATION. April 24, 7 p.m. Hilton New OrleansRiverside, Grand Ballroom, 2 Poydras Street. The NOJHF presents the 10th Annual Gala Fundraiser to kick off the festival April 25-27 and May 1-4. The gala features Little Richardand Deacon John and the Ivories. $500 per person includes: Dinner Gala, Patron Premiums, plus GalaPass to Jazz Fest (good for all seven days of the festival). Proceeds to benefit the charitable and educational purposes of the NOJHFF.For Gala info and tickets, call (504) 410-4148.
There are some flamenco shows coming up next week that I wanted to let you know about. The shows feature singer Chayito Champion, dancer La Chispa, saxophonist Robert Wagner, and guitarist John Lawrence. Here's the schedule:
Tuesday April 22 through Thursday April 24
Cafe Granada, 1506 S. Carrollton, New Orleans, 504-865-1612. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. This is a Tapas bar/restaurant and admission is free. Call them to make a reservation as space is very limited
The Norwegian Seamen's Church, 1772 Prytania Street, announces the following musical events for April:
Wednesday, April 23, 7:30 pm: Concert with Kustbandet, an excellent band from Stockholm, Sweden.
Saturday, April 26, 7:30 pm: Annual "Crawjam" (all the crawfish you can eat). Music provided by the New Orleans Jazz Vipers, with Swedish trombonist Gunhild Carling.
Sunday, April 27, 11 am: Jazz service with Norwegian jazz band Gronnes Bad og Jazz.
Wednesdays at the JW Marriott -you can experience an evening of cultural indulgences at the JW Marriott Lobby Lounge featuring works by local artists. Wednesday, April 23, 5:30-8 p.m. Local Artist Marina Reed (Watercolors) and
entertainment by Riccardo Crespo (Brazilian musician, singer and songwriter who plays acoustic guitar and harmonica). Complimentary wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres.
Riccardo, my darling friend who has played at many of my parties and who is married to another darling friend, Times-Picayune columnist Roberta Grove, will be releasing his new CD at Arabesque, 127 North Carrollton, between 5 and 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 22. I have listened to a preview copy of it and it sounds great!
The French American Chamber of Commerce, LA Chapter is inviting members and non-members to join them for "Cocktail and Conversation" on April 24, 6-7:30 p.m., Dominique's Restaurant, featuring Chef Dominique Macquet,"Chef of the Year" New Orleans Magazine
Guest Chef at the White House in the Maison Dupuy Hotel, 1001 Toulouse Street, cash bar
complimentary hors d'oeuvres.
TAKE A SPIN AT THE CAROUSEL FOR JAZZY JAMS during the Jazz Fest weeks.
New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival goers never fear --- the music doesn’t stop just because the gates to Jazz Fest close. The fun continues at the Hotel Monteleone as it presents Jazzy Jam Week.
It’s a tradition in New Orleans to present visitors with “lagniappe,” which means a little something extra. And starting on Friday, April 25th, music lovers can enjoy the sounds of New Orleans well into the night as they relax in the Carousel Piano Bar & Lounge at the Hotel Monteleone.
One of New Orleans' musical treasures – pianist, vocalist, producer, and songwriter John Autin – will perform solo Thursday, April 24th, then share the stage with a host of musical guests through Jazz Fest. The Jazzy Jam Week schedule has Autin performing each night at 8:00 PM with his musical guest taking the stage at 10:30 PM. Guests include:
Friday, April 25th - Lady BJ Saturday, April 26th - Wanda Rouzan Sunday, April 27th - Jeff Spence
All performances will take place in the Hotel Monteleone’s Carousel Piano Bar
Mark your calendars as Twilight in the Garden continues this Thursday with the beautiful music of talented vocalist Lynn Drury (April 24). Sit back, sip on the ever popular Mint Juleps and enjoy some of New Orleans' finest talent. For more information, call (504) 483-9386 or email garden@nocp.org .
On Thursday April 24, Ogden After Hours presents Henry Grey 6-8 p.m. Lobby Atrium of The Ogden Museum of Southern Art's Stephen Goldring Hall.
More darling friends, Fredy Omar and guitarist Pepe Coloma will be playing this Thursday from 8-11p.m. at the Columns Hotel, 3811 St. Charles Avenue. Nos vemos!!!!
Preservation Hall is proud to present ‘Midnight Preserves,’ an intimate concert series scheduled to take place from April 24 to May 4 during the 2008 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. The series, curated by Preservation Hall creative director Ben Jaffe now in its fourth year, began in 2005. It provides guests the unprecedented opportunity to see critically-acclaimed artists at the venerable music venue which rarely presents music outside the realm of New Orleans jazz. Celebrated two-time Grammy-winner Terence Blanchard, whose CD “A Tale Of God’s Will (A Requiem For Katrina)” was the recipient of this year’s Grammy Award for Best Jazz Ensemble, will serve as the artist in residence for the series.
In the spirit of tradition and innovation, Blanchard will perform as special guest with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band on April 25 and with George Wein and the Preservation Hall All-Stars on April 26. Blanchard will also host a very special concert featuring the students of the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz on Wednesday, April 30, from 5-8 p.m. "By connecting the students of the Monk Institute with New Orleans and Preservation Hall, we are perpetuating the New Orleans Jazz tradition," states Blanchard. The concert is open to the public (limited space available).
Mark Samuels, president and founder of New Orleans based Basin Street Records has announced a special concert and CD release party to celebrate the company's 10th Anniversary. The event will take place Saturday, May 3 at Le Chat Noir featuring performances by Basin Street artists Henry Butler and Irvin Mayfield. Show times are 8 and 10:30 p.m. "We have a lot to celebrate," states Samuels. "Not only is it our tenth anniversary, but we are back in full operation and releasing four new CDs in April and May.
DAY DATE ARTIST TIME PRICE
THU 4/24 WARDELL QUEZERGUE’S 9 PM $20
NEW ORLEANS R&B REVUE
FRI 4/25 PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND 9 PM $15
PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS TERENCE BLANCHARD
*LATE SHOW* DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND 12 AM $20adv/$25dos
SAT 4/26 AN EVENING WITH GEORGE WEIN 9 PM $15gen/$30seated
& THE PRESERVATION HALL ALL-STARS
PLUS Special GUEST TERENCE BLANCHARD
*LATE SHOW* BENEVENTO/RUSSO DUO ACOUSTIC 12 AM $15adv/$20dos
This week gathering of the Obituary Cocktail Society will be, as always, on Friday between 6 to 7 p.m. at Louisiana Bistro 337 Rue Dauphine. Phone: 525-3335.
The Arts Council of New Orleans is please to announce the 2008 Community Arts Awards Recipients – David Morelock, Donald Harrison, Jr., Terrence Blanchard, Ricky Graham, Gene Koss, and The Historic New Orleans Collection. Additionally, Mrs. Paula L. Maher will receive the 2008 Chairman’s Award. Congratulations to the honorees!
This year’s gala Luncheon will be held on Friday, May 9, from 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at the Hilton Riverside Hotel. Patrons will have an extra chance to celebrate the contributions of these impressive recipients at an elegant Patron Party hosted by the WindsorCourtHotel on Tuesday, May 6, from 6–8 p.m. To purchase tickets go to http://www.artscouncilofneworleans.org/ or call 504-523-1465.
I want to remind everyone that you need to check out the Treasures of Napoléon at the U.S. Old Mint on Esplanade Ave. offers visitors an amazing opportunity to see beyond the myth of Napoléon Bonaparte and gain an understanding of this complex figure as a man. The exhibition includes over 250 extraordinary artifacts that trace this seminal historic figure’s life including: the earliest known letter in his hand; the valise that brought him the signed Louisiana Purchase documents from America; the sword that proclaimed him Emperor in the Coronation Ceremony at Notre Dame; his camp bed from the Battle of Wagram; his personal map of the French Empire (1812); the clothes he wore soon before his death; and in his own hand, the first will he wrote during his final, lonely exile on the desolate island of St. Helena. Perhaps the signature artifact in the exhibition is one of his legendary hats which Napoléon wore during the battle at Essling in 1809. Wearing the brim aligned to his shoulders to distinguish himself from the other officers on the battlefield, Napoleon wore these now iconic hats as he strode across the European continent and into the pages of history.
The exhibition also contains paintings, sketches and sculpture by the greatest artists of the time including: Gros, David, Canova, Gerard, Isabey, Houdon, Percier, Fontaine, Delaroche, Chaudet, Vernet, Mauzaisse, and more. Silver, porcelain, textiles, furniture and jewelry on display come from the finest manufacturers of 1st Empire France. Among the many featured decorative art pieces is the dramatic 12-foot high Imperial bed of the Emperor’s brother Jérôme Bonaparte, King of Westphalia.
Please also save this date: AUDUBON NATURE INSTITUTE'S 2008 CHASE ZOO-TO-DO. May 2, on the grounds of Audubon Zoo. Once again, the zoo will be splendidly elegant setting for the popular Zoo to Do. It offers a magical, moon-lit setting complete with nationally-recognized entertainment, breathtaking decorations, online and silent auction and Lexus Luxury Vehicle Raffle. The finest cuisine from one hundred local restaurants and libations from thirty-five beverage vendors is a hallmark of Chase Zoo-To-Do. Sponsor and Patron Party: 7:30-8:30 p.m., Gala: 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Attire: Black Tie or White Linen Suit, Headline Entertainment: Morris Day and The Time, Featured Entertainment: The Last Straws, Leah Chase, BRW and VaVaVoom. Ticket price range from $110 to $195. For tickets call (504) 861-6160 or visit http://www.auduboninstitute.org/
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
CALENDAR COURTESY OF LA FETE NEWS AND NOLAFunguide.com Tuesday, April 22 , 2008
"AN UNFORTUNATE INCIDENT": MURDER CREEK Flows from A TEMPLE OF TREES Presented by author Joe Formichella, with Suzanne Hudson
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 7:00 PM
East Bank Regional Library, 4747 West Napoleon Ave., Metairie, LA
Free and open to the public; no registration required
"AN UNFORTUNATE INCIDENT"
Murder Creek Flows from A Temple of Trees
Presented by Author
JOE FORMICHELLA
Author of Murder Creek:
The "Unfortunate Incident" of Annie Jean Barnes
with Suzanne Hudson
Author of In a Temple of Trees
Join us at East Bank Regional Library on Tuesday, April 22, 7:00PM, as author Joe Formichella discusses his non-fiction account of a violent, unsolved crime committed in Brewton, Alabama, in 1966 at the center of his latest work of non-fiction, MURDER CREEK: THE UNFORTUNATE INCIDENT" OF ANNIE JEAN BARNES (River City Publishing). Appearing with Formichella will be novelist Suzanne Hudson, who wrote the introduction to the book and whose novel IN A TEMPLE OF TREES fictionalized, to some extent, the events leading to the 1966 death of the Brewton, Alabama, resident. 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.
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Tuesday, April 22 , 2008
Celebrating Jazz Month and Jazz Fest 2008:
THE ART OF JAZZ
A Traveling Exhibit of the Louisiana State Museum-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 Louisiana State Museum Exhibit Showcases Artistic Impressions of Jazz
Tuesday, April 22, 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 22, 2008
Modern Jazz Jesse McBride presents The Next Generation
Johnny Vidacovich Trio featuring Anders Osborne & Kirk Joseph -10pm-$5
d.b.a New Orleans
618 Frenchmen St, New Orleans
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Tuesday, April 22, 2008
John Rankin
Every Tuesday 8 to 11 p.m.
The Columns 3811 St. Charles Ave.
No Cover
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Tuesday, April 22, 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 22, 2008
Rebirth Brass Band
Every Tuesday
10pm
Maple Leaf Bar
8316 Oak St New Orleans
504-866-9359
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Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
Tel: 504-592-2565
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008
The Norwegian Seamen's Church, 1772 Prytania Street, announces the following musical events for April:
Wednesday, April 23, 7:30 pm: Concert with Kustbandet, an excellent band from Stockholm, Sweden.*
Saturday, April 26, 7:30 pm: Annual "Crawjam" (all the crawfish you can eat).* Music provided by the New Orleans Jazz Vipers, with Swedish trombonist Gunhild Carling.
Sunday, April 27, 11 am: Jazz service with Norwegian jazz band Gronnes Bad og Jazz.
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Collecting Those April Showers:
Global Green's Monthly Panel Discusses Rain Water Harvesting in New Orleans
WHAT:
Global Green USA, as a part of their monthly panel series, is proud to announce this month's panel topic "Collecting Those April Showers," a discussion on water catchment systems in New Orleans. The panel will explore topics on harvesting rain water and the benefits and considerations when implementing a rain water cistern. Panelists include Joe Evans of FutureProof. Refreshments will be served at this free, public discussion panel.
WHEN:
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
5:30-7:00pm
WHERE:
The Global Green Resource Center
841 Carondelet St.
New Orleans, La. 70131
WHO:
Joe Evans of FutureProof, Sustainable Design Consultancy
Brought to you by Global Green USA
WHY:
April is known for ushering in the rainy season. The old saying "April showers bring May flowers" is especially true for New Orleanians. In dealing with this excessive rain, it is important to think about our water sheds and finding ways to utilize what we normally consider as waste water. As part of their commitment to rebuilding a greener New Orleans, Global Green is eager to present resource saving solutions and conservation techniques to the New Orleans community.
Jeanne Nathan
Creative Industry
o.504.218.4807
f.504.822.1933
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Wednesdays at the JW Marriott
Experience an evening of cultural indulgences at the JW Marriott Lobby Lounge
featuring works by Local Artists
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Local Artist: MARINA REED (Watercolors)
Entertainment: RICCARDO CRESPO (Brazilian musician, singer and songwriter who plays acoustic guitar and harmonica)
Complimentary Wine Tasting and Hors D'oeuvres
*Make a purchase of $1,000 or more by our Local Artist on April 23rd, 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 23, 2008
5:00 p.m.
Location: Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St., New Orleans, LA 70115
Phone: 504-899-READ (7323)
Title of Event: FEASTING ON ASPHALT: The River Run - Alton Brown - booksigning and book launch
Please join us as Alton Brown -- writer, director, and host of the Food Network show "Good Eats" -- launches his national book tour in New Orleans at Octavia Books.
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Wednesday at the Square
Lafayette Square
St. Charles Ave. Across from Gallier Hall
5-7:30pm
BIG SAM'S FUNKY NATION + Dirty Dozen Brass Band
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Wednesday, April 23, 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.
Saxophonist Samir Zarif with the UNO Funkadelic Ensemble
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Wednesday, April 23, 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.
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 23, 2008
Walter Wolfman Washington-10pm-$5
dba 618 Frenchmen St. New Orleans
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Vavavoom (Gypsy Jazz)
10pm
Spotted Cat, 623 Frenchmen St. (across from Snug Harbor
No Cover!!!
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008
The German Coast Farmers' Market
west bank site at 13969 River Road in Luling
PLEASE NOTE NEW TIME: 3PM--6PM
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
The Pfister Sisters
Every Wednesday: Spotted Cat
6:30 - 9:30
The Spotted Cat
504) 943-3887
623 Frenchmen Street
New Orleans
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Lars Edegran w/Palm Court Jazz Band w/ Evan Christopher
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 23, 2008
Jazz Orchestra Players 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 23, 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 23, 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 24, 2008
What:
The KIPP McDonogh 15 School for the Creative Arts Jazz Band will kick off the first weekend of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival with a lunchtime performance in the lobby of the InterContinental New Orleans. Join us for a festive lunch to start off the Jazz Fest experience.
When:
Thursday April 24, 2008
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Where:
444 St. Charles Ave., Hotel Lobby
Thursday, April 24th, 2008
French American Chamber of Commerce, LA Chapter
Please join us for our
Cocktail and Conversation
April 24, 2008
6:00-7:30pm Dominique's Restaurant featuring Chef Dominique Macquet
"Chef of the Year" New Orleans Magazine
Guest Chef at the White House
in the Maison Dupuy Hotel
1001 Toulouse Street Cash bar Complimentary hors d'oeuvres
We encourage our attendees to remain for a special dinner Reservations taken in advance, service is à la carte
This is a great networking and business card exchange opportunity for members and guests!
We look forward to seeing you there!!
Please RSVP by April 21 to secure reservations
For further information, please call Executive Director
Jennifer Weinhart, (504) 561-0070
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Thursday, April 24, 2008
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation, Inc., Presents the 10th Annual Gala Fundraiser Featuring
Little Richard Deacon John and the Ivories
7 p.m.
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Grand Ballroom
2 Poydras Street
$500 per person
($300 tax deductible)
Includes: Dinner Gala, Patron Premiums, plus Gala Pass to Jazz Fest (good for all seven days of the festival).
Proceeds to benefit the charitable and educational purposes of the NOJHFF,a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
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Thursday, April 24, 2008
Mark your calendars as Twilight in the Garden continues with the beautiful music of
Lynn Drury (April 24)
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 24, 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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PRESERVATION HALL
726 ST. PETER STREET
NEW ORLEANS, LA
504 522-2841 www.preservationhall.com
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Thursday April 24, 2008
Ogden After Hours 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Lobby Atrium of The Ogden Museum of Southern Art's Stephen Goldring Hall
Henry Grey
Born in Kenner, Louisiana, Henry Gray was given his first piano lessons by a neighbor, Mrs. White, and though he was forbidden to play the blues at home, by the age of sixteen he was already playing the honky-tonks. Henry joined up with Howlin' Wolf in 1956 and stayed with him for a dozen years, cutting his own records along the way and working sessions with Jimmy Reed, Little Walter, Bo Diddley, Jimmy Rogers, Billy Boy Arnold and other Chess and Vee-Jay artists. Moving back to Louisiana in '68, Henry continued to cut records, as well as doing session work for J. D. Miller.
Now residing near Baton Rouge, he still pounds a mean boogie. His heavy-handed piano antics have recently enhanced albums by Tab Benoit, Clarence Edwards and Lafayette Leake.
Ogden After Hours is every Thursday, 6 p.m. To 8 p.m., at the museum. Free
to OgdenMuseum members; $10 for nonmembers.
Lobby Atrium of The Ogden Museum of Southern Art's 925 Camp Street New Orleans, LA70130 info@ogdenmuseum.org
504.539.9600
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Thursday April 24, 2008
Fredy Omar and guitarist Pepe Coloma
8pm-11pm
the Columns Hotel, 3811 St. Charles Avenue. Nos vemos!!!!
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Thursday April 24, 2008
Gypsy Jazz from France Samarabalouf
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 24, 2008
Paul Sanchez w/Sonia Tetlow & Mary Lasseigne 7pm- Anders Osborne-11pm-$15
d.b.a New Orleans
618 Frenchmen St, New Orleans
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Thursday, April 24, 2008
7:00 p.m. -- 11:00 p.m.
T. G. I. Jazz Fest Party @ The Music Tent
1518 N. Claiborne Avenue*
next to Ernie K-Doe Mother In Law Lounge* *FREE ADMISSION*
Music by: *Kid Merv * *Pinstripe Brass Band * *Rockie Charles w/Guitar Slim Jr. * *Henry Turner & the Flavor Band * *Mark Damiean *
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Music Business Institute
Cutting Edge Music Business Conference
Roots Music Gathering
1524 North Claiborne Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70116 http://www.cuttingedgemusicbusiness.com/
Tel: (504) 945-1800 Fax: (504) 945-1873
Eric L. Cager <cut_edge@bellsouth.net>
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Thursday April 24, 2008
JJ Grey and Mofro plus New Mastersounds, show 10pm, doors 9pm
Tipitina's 501 Napoleon Ave. New OrleansLA70115
ph: 504-895-8477
fax: 504-891-7996 tipitinas.com tipitinasfoundation.org
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Thursday April 24, 2008
Soul Rebels 10pm
Le Bon Temps Roule
4801 Magazine St.
504-897-9448
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Thursday April 24, 2008
Vavavoom (New Orleans gypsy jazz )
10pm – 2am
Spotted Cat
623 Frenchmen St New Orleans
Admission: Free
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Thursday April 24, 2008
CrescentCity 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 24, 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
This concert starts when Jazz Fest ends for the day, and Fair Grinds is located just 2 blocks from the Fairgrounds, across from Esplanade Avenue's Cafe Degas. It's a smart place to relax and cool off, listening to music while waiting for the long lines for transportation to thin out - all while supporting a great cause. Refreshments will be available too.
Fair Grinds Coffeehouse
3133 Ponce deLeon
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 913-9072 fairgrinds.com info@fairgrinds.com
On the first day of Jazz Fest, Friday, April 25, at 7:00 pm (when Jazz Fest ends for the day), Fair Grinds Coffee House (3133 Ponce deLeon) will host a Benefit Concert for Renew Our Music, a non-profit organization whose goal is to preserve the cultural traditions of New Orleans by providing assistance to those who will carry them forward.
Performing will be eclectic jazz vocalist Olivia Greene and renowned pianist Mari Watanabe. Refreshments will be available.
Conveniently located 2 blocks from Jazz Fest, just behind Cafe Degas on Esplanade Ave., a rest stop at Fair Grinds is a smart way to relax and cool off listening to some fine music, while waiting for the long lines for transportation to thin out. And you will have the satisfaction of helping a very worthy cause in rebuilding New Orleans as well: Renew Our Music.
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Friday, April 25, 2008
TAKE A SPIN AT THE CAROUSEL FOR JAZZY JAMS
Revolving Carousel Bar to Host Hot Local Talent for Jazz Fest Week
New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival goers never fear --- the music doesn’t stop just because the gates to Jazz Fest close. The fun continues at the Hotel Monteleone as it presents Jazzy Jam Week.
It’s a tradition in New Orleans to present visitors with “lagniappe,” which means a little something extra. And starting on Friday, April 25th, music lovers can enjoy the sounds of New Orleans well into the night as they relax in the Carousel Piano Bar & Lounge at the Hotel Monteleone.
One of New Orleans' musical treasures – pianist, vocalist, producer, and songwriter John Autin – will perform solo Thursday, April 24th, then share the stage with a host of musical guests through Jazz Fest. The Jazzy Jam Week schedule has Autin performing each night at 8:00 PM with his musical guest taking the stage at 10:30 PM. Guests include:
Friday, April 25th - Lady BJ Saturday, April 26th - Wanda Rouzan Sunday, April 27th - Jeff Spence
All performances will take place in the Hotel Monteleone’s Carousel Piano Bar and Lounge, which is immortalized in the writings of Ernest Hemingway among others. The revolving Carousel Bar is a part of New Orleans history and was voted by Gambit Magazine as the “Best French Quarter Bar.” The Carousel now also happens to be one of the first “non-smoking” bars in the city!
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Friday, April 25, 2008
2008 VooDoo Schedule
Friday, April 25 vs. Utah Blaze - 7:30PM
To keep up with the VooDoo throughout the year, visit our official website at www.GoVooDoo.com.
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Friday, April 25, 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 25 - Maggie Brown / Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes
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Friday, April 25, 2008
Music in the Park
For the second year, concerts will be held each Friday at HeritagePark in Rivertown.
The concerts will continue through May 30 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Coming up: April 25, Gashouse Gorillaz
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 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 2008
Jazz Piano Ellis Marsalis Quartet
1:00 JUMP Amina Figerova Sextet
Shows at 8pm & 10pm
Snug Harbor
626 Frenchmen St, New Orleans
Admission: 504-949-0696
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Friday, April 25, 2008
8:00 pm PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND Plus Special Guests NEW ORLEANS JAZZ $15
Friday, April 25th @ 12:00 am DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND NEW ORLEANS JAZZ $20adv/$25dos Preservation Hall
726 St. Peter Street
504 522-2841 www.preservationhall.com
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Friday, April 25, 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 25, 2008
"A Funky Miracle: Celebrating the Music and Culture of New Orleans" show 9pm, doors 8pm Zigaboo's Funk Revue with Special Guests Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, Donald Harrison, Big Sam, and Marva Wright
Lindsay Adler
Promotions and Box Office Manager
Tipitina's
501 Napoleon Ave. New OrleansLA70115
ph: 504-895-8477
fax: 504-891-7996 tipitinas.com tipitinasfoundation.org
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Friday, April 25, 2008
Ingrid Lucia-8pm-$5 Doyle Brammhall w/CC Adcock & the Layfayette Marquis -midnight- $15
d.b.a New Orleans
618 Frenchmen St, New Orleans
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Friday, April 25, 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 25, 2008
Adella Gautier Directs the Louisiana Premiere of “The Bluest Eye” On April 25-27
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 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
Friday, April 25 at 7:30 pm : From Greenwich, Connecticut : A joint performance with The Greenwich Honor Choir (100 Voices) And the New Orleans Children’s Chorus directed by Cheryl Dupont www.faf.org
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