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Welcome to LaFete News
The Best of New Orleans - Everyday
Frank Stansbury
Editor ' Publisher
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In two weeks, the decision could be made on whether New Orleans will host a record eleventh Super Bowl.
City officials sent official bids to the NFL this week.
Officials hope a new field at Tulane University, which would be used for practice, and improvements to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome will bring Super Bowl LII (52) to the city in 2018.
The 2018 game would also coincide with New Orleans' tri-centennial.
NFL owners will vote on a host city on May 20.
Peche Seafood Grill in New Orleans was named the country's Best New Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation at its annual awards gala held Monday night (May 5) in New York City.
Ryan Prewitt, Peche's chef and co-owner, was named Best Chef: South in a tie with fellow New Orleanian Sue Zemanick, of Gautreau's and Ivy.
Peche, which opened last spring, is owned by three chefs: Donald Link, Stephen Stryjewski and Prewitt, who serves as Peche's executive chef. Both Link and Stryjewski have won Best Chef: South awards in years past
GiveNOLA Day Raises an Astonishing $2,264,436 in first year
19,623 generous contributions in just 24 hours to 309 nonprofit organizations
(May 7, 2014|New Orleans, LA) A local philanthropic movement was ignited with the launch of GiveNOLA Day on May 6 culminating in 19,623 gifts and $2,264,436 million raised for regional nonprofit organizations. GiveNOLA Day totals and other data are preliminary and the Greater New Orleans Foundation will continue to release more detailed results on www.gnof.org.
"This is an incredible testament to our community's generosity," said Albert Ruesga, president and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Foundation. "We came together as one to support our nonprofit organizations that do so much to help build a healthy community for all."
During this first-ever 24-hour online event, powered by social media, people made donations to one or more of the 309 nonprofit organizations profiled on www.GiveNOLA.com. Every dollar donated on GiveNOLA Day was stretched with additional "lagniappe" dollars provided by the Greater New Orleans Foundation and its generous GiveNOLA Day sponsors. The total amount in the Lagniappe Fund was $226,000.
Additionally, thanks to Boh Brothers, GiveNOLA Day's lead sponsor, and other generous sponsors, awards and prizes totaling $96,000 were awarded throughout the 24-hour period.
Cash awards were given to both large and small organizations that raised the most money and got the largest number of unique donors.
The three large nonprofits raising the most money were Ogden Museum of Southern Art, Second Harvest Food Bank, and Louise S. McGehee School.
The top three small nonprofits receiving the most amount raised were Spaymart, Start the Adventure in Reading, and Orleans Public Education Network.
(Large nonprofits have operating budgets of a $1 million or more, while smaller nonprofits are those operating on less than $1 million.)
Additionally, 24 nonprofits won Rock-Around-the-Clock prizes when their organizations were randomly selected for $1,000 hourly prizes.
Participating nonprofits mobilized their supporters, primarily through social media and online communications, to give on GiveNOLA Day. The one-day of giving was supported by a publicity campaign that included ads in print and online, and a broadcast commercial with a song written by local musician Allen Toussaint.
Presenting sponsors were Boh Brothers; Gillis, Ellis & Baker; Merrill Lynch; the Greater New OrleansFoundation, and the Shell Beach Fund.
Supporting sponsors were All American Grease Services Corporation, Baldwin & Haspel, Bellwether Technology, the Boettcher Fund, the Lemle Fund, and the Zemurray Foundation.
Local nonprofits that wish to participate in GiveNOLA Day next year are encouraged to sign up for the Greater New Orleans Foundation's e-newsletter to receive 2015 information.
http://www.gnof.org/
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Who Dat Nation... time for WWL DRAFT FEST! 3 days, 3 locations, 3 chances to chew on Saints and NFL football with the Cajun Cannon Bobby Hebert, Saints color analyst Hokie Gajan, NFL analyst Mike Detillier and Big Chief Deke Bellavia all joined by Saints sideline reporter Kristian Garic & T-Bob Hebert live from Saints camp... and Big Daddy Steve Geller with NFL draft recaps every hour!
Thursday, May 8 We kick it off at 4pm with Jim Henderson and Hokie Gajan live from the Saints Camp with a SaintsRadio exclusive preview of the Black & Gold 2014 Draft.
Featuring special guests Head Coach Sean Payton, Executive VP/GM Mickey Loomis, Offensive Coordinator Peter Charmichael, Jr.; Defensive Coordinator Rob Ryan; Assistant Head Coach Joe Vitt; Special Teams Coach Greg McMahon; Director of College Scouting Rick Reiprish; and Regional Scouts Dwaune Jones and Josh Lucas.
At 6pm, Draft Fest Day 1 cranks up live from Oceana Grill, Bourbon at Conti in the French Quarter! Join Bobby, Deke, Mike and Hokie from 6 until midnight for live, moment-to-moment coverage about what every teams' draft pick means for the Black and Gold.
Friday May 9th Draft Fest Day 2 at RocketFire Pizza, 612 Veterans Boulevard in Metairie! Catch Saints color analyst Hokie Gajan & Saints sideline reporter Kristian Garic 4 to 6pm with a review of Day 1 plus a preview of Day 2, followed by Bobby Hebert & the boys from 6 to midnight.
Saturday May 10th our Saints & NFL draft coverage starts with "First Take on the Draft" with former Saints offensive lineman Steve Korte and WWL's Todd Menesses from 9 to 11am. Then, it's time for Draft Fest Day 3 at Twin Peaks Restaurant in Clearview Mall! Join Hokie Gajan, NFL analyst Mike Detillier & Deke Bellavia from 11am to 2pm... followed by Bobby Hebert, Mike & Deke from 2 to 6pm.
WWL brings you 3 days of electrifying Draft coverage! Seven rounds of pure football commentary proudly sponsored by River Parish Disposal, the Louisiana Lottery Corporation, Maxhome/Newbath and Mercedes Benz of New Orleans.
Who Dat Nation, get your football fix on at DRAFT FEST!
Wall-to-wall coverage of the Saints & NFL Draft with
SAINTSRadio... WWL-AM-FM and WWL.com
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Adventures in Wonderland - Local theatre company The NOLA Project hosts an exciting interactive new take on Lewis Carroll's classic world of Alice in Wonderland at the Besthoff Sculpture Garden, May 7-25. Visitors are invited to go on an adventure, as members of the audience will either take a stroll, a quick walk or sit down for a tea party with characters including the Red Queen, the Cheshire Cat and the Mad Hatter. Tickets are available in advance, and are $18 for adults and $12 for NOMA members, students and children.
The fantastic kingdom of Wonderland first sprang from Lewis Carroll's mind while babysitting three young girls on an afternoon boat ride.
This May, NOMA and The NOLA Project invite you to step into Wonderland as you chase its eccentric characters around NOMA's Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, or simply take a seat at the maddest tea party in town. The NOLA Project, the theatre company that has brought Shakespeare to life in the garden for the last few years, will divide the audience in thirds, taking each group on a stupendously smart and silly adventure through Wonderland. NOLA Project playwright Pete McElligott and director Andrew Larimer (A Midsummer Night's Dream) have created a promenade production unlike anything ever experienced in New Orleans. No two visits to Wonderland will be the same! Adventures in Wonderland will run May 7-25 in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMA.
Tickets are available online now
http://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-new-orleans-museum-of-art-1227209753
5/8, 11, 14,15,16,18, 21,22,23,25
. Starting Tuesday, April 15, tickets will also be available at NOMA's Admissions Desk during regular museum hours.
$18 | Adults
$12 | NOMA
Members, University Students, & Children (7 to 17)
Children 6 & under will not be admitted
Follow Alice or one of her sisters down the track that fits your speed!
The Red Queen's Walking Track: In this medium-paced journey through Wonderland, travel with Esther, the eldest sister, and the brave but absent-minded White Knight as they incite a revolution in Wonderland! NOTE: This track is a walking track in which audiences will be led throughout the garden at a medium pace. No chairs or blankets allowed. We encourage you to wear RED!
The Cheshire Cat's Fast Track: Better be quick on your feet as you follow Alice and her sly guide the Cheshire Cat through the upside-down world of Wonderland. This track moves somewhat quickly as Alice is sent from place to place searching for the culprit who stole the Red Queen's tarts! NOTE: This track is a walking track in which audiences will be led throughout the garden at a quick pace. No chairs or blankets allowed. We encourage you to wear BLUE!
The Mad Hatter's Sit-Down Tea Party: Come join us for an utterly silly tea party! Carl, the youngest but boldest of the three sisters stumbles upon a Mad Hatter and March Hare in search of a third to complete their party. The three manage to tell Lewis Carroll's entire story in a hilarious and fractured fashion all their own. NOTE: This track takes place in one location in the Pine Grove. Chairs and blankets are welcome for this track only. We encourage you to wear GREEN!
New Orleans Museum of Art One Collins C. Diboll Circle, City Park, New Orleans, Louisiana 70124
(504) 658-4100
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Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series
This weekly series showcases a changing lineup of musicians and bands.
This weekly series showcases some of the finest musicians in New Orleans featuring traditional jazz, rhythm and blues, and an assortment of music styles. Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water and food are available for purchase. No outside food and drink or pets allowed. This series is sponsored by the Louis and Virginia Clemente Foundation and Peoples Health with support from WWNO 89.9 FM.
Please note: Seating is limited to 480 people per performance. Admission to the Twilight Garden Concert Series is not included in Friends of City Park membership. Full-season passes for January - November or session passes for January - April, May - August or September - November are available at the Gift Shop. For more information or to order tickets and season passes, call (504) 483-9488 or e-mail garden@nocp.org.
When: Thursdays: January- November
Where: Pavilion of the Two Sisters in the Botanical Garden
Hours: Gates open at 5 p.m.; music begins at 6 p.m.
Parking: Free lot across the street
Admission: $10
Thursdays at Twilight - Creole String Beans
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Pavilion of the Two Sisters
May 08th at 6:00 pm
Buy Tickets
https://shop.omniticket.com/noc/index.cfm?action=flex&tab=2
THE classic New Orleans Party Band with exceptional taste in song selection and a repertoire that ranges far and wide from Fats Domino and Bobby Charles to Duke Ellington. Called "the best tasting band in New Orleans" by Chef John Besh, The Creole String Beans have defined a new era in 21st Century "Y'at Rock". For more information about the singer/band please visit www.creolestringbeans.com.
The weekly Thursdays at Twilight series showcases some of the finest musicians in New Orleans featuring an assortment of music styles.
May 8: Creole String Beans - THE classic New Orleans Party
Band with exceptional taste in song selection and a repertoire that ranges far and wide from Fats
Domino and Bobby Charles to Duke Ellington. Called "the best tasting band in New Orleans" by Chef
John Besh, the Creole String Beans have defined a new era in
21st Century "Y'at Rock". www.creolestringbeans.com
May 15: New Leviathan Oriental Fox Trot Orchestra - An American revival orchestra that performs
vintage American music popular from the 1890s through the early 1930s. The orchestra pays
particular attention to the music of New Orleans, in addition to the well-known compositions of
jazz and ragtime composers like Jelly Roll Morton, Fletcher Henderson & Eubie Blake
New Orleans Museum of Art One Collins C. Diboll Circle, City Park, New Orleans, Louisiana 70124
(504) 658-4100
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Traditional Music in Coastal Louisiana
by Joshua Clegg Caffery
6 p.m. Thursday, May 8
Old U.S. Mint, New Orleans
In 1934, Alan Lomax and his father, John, began a trip across Louisiana's Cajun country during the height of the Great Depression. Equipped with a sound recorder, the two men traveled the state recording African-American and Acadian music. These recordings are among the most important sources of information about Louisiana traditional music existing today.
Joshua Caffery will examine the Lomaxes' journey while providing a musical history of coastal Louisiana. A native of Franklin, Grammy Award-nominated Caffery is a writer, musician and founding member of the Red Stick Ramblers. He is also a member of Feufollet, a Cajun/Americana band based in Lafayette.
This free public event is presented by the Louisiana State Museum.
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Ready, Set, RUN to Franco's on Magazine Street for a Month-Long Grand Opening Celebration!
Franco's Athletic Club, one of the most highly regarded health and fitness centers in the country, celebrates it's return to New Orleans with a big grand opening party featuring local celebrities pouring for Charity and The Franco's Treadmill 5k Race Sponsored by Varsity Sports!!
GRAND OPENING PARTY
Members and guests are invited to attend Franco's on Magazine's grand opening party,Thursday, May 8th from 6pm to 10pm at the clubs new facility located at 2116 Magazine Street.
Guests will enjoy food from from Rock N Sake, Ole Saint, Acme Oyster House, Fresh Bar, Whole Foods, Pinkberry, D'Juice, and Lily's Cafe, while exploring the club's 2-level, 10,000 square foot facility.
In addition to the food, the grand opening party will feature celebrity bar tenders "Pouring for Charity". Each bar tender will choose a signiature drink to serve. 100% of tips and donations will be donated to the charity of their choice.
Celebrity bar tenders include: WWL's Tamica Lee, former Saints RB turned business owner, Deuce McCallister, and Saints players: Ryan Griffin, Justin Drescher, Tim Lelito, Ty Nsekhe, Austin Johnson, and Derrius Brooks
MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THIS EXCLUSIVE GRAND OPENING BASH! SIGN UP FOR A FRANCO'S MEMBERSHIP TODAY TO GET ADDED TO THE LIST! CALL (504) 218-4637.
IF MEDIA WOULD LIKE TO COVER THIS EVENT, PLEASE RSVP BY CONTACTING:
Chriss Knight,
chrissknight504@gmail.com
FRANCO'S TREADMILL 5K RACE
Members and non-members have until May 31st to hop on a treadmill at Franco's Magazine Street, run a 5k, and record their time.
Franco's will award the fastest female and fastest male with a gift certificate for a free pair of Brooks shoes from Varsity Sports. Better yet, everyone who participates gets entered into a final drawing to win!
Situated amidst historic buildings filled with art and fashion, Franco's on Magazine has been designed to be an urban hub for the latest and greatest in fitness and healthy living. The facility is designed with special lighting and surround sound to create a unique workout experience.
Franco's on Magazine is a limited enrollment facility open seven days a week from 4:45am-10pm. Individual, couple, and family memberships are available. For more information on a charter memberships, call: (504) 218-4637
Franco's mission is to create a culture of health and fitness for all generations. Today, Franco's Athletic Club has more than 15,000 members and continues to promote, educate and facilitate healthy lifestyles within the community it serves.
Media Contact:
Chriss Knight
NOLA Soci@lite, LLC
chriss@nolasocialite.com
(504)330-2083
Grand Opening Party
for Members & Guests!!
2116 Magazine Street
Thursday, May 8th
6pm-10pm
-Food from Popular NOLA Restaurants
-Celebrity Bar Tenders "Pouring for Charity"
Media wanting to
cover event, RSVP:
chrissknight504@gmail.com
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Grand Opening Party
for Members & Guests!!
2116 Magazine Street
Thursday, May 8th
6pm-10pm
-Food from Popular NOLA Restaurants
-Celebrity Bar Tenders "Pouring for Charity"
Media wanting to
cover event, RSVP:
chrissknight504@gmail.com
5-8-14
Jazz in the Park day of activities!
NEW ORLEANS - Jazz in the Park returns for eight straight weeks this Spring, running from April 17th to June 5st, with a stellar roster of New Orleans music that features Big Freedia, The Soul Rebels, Bonerama, Fifth Ward Weebie, Christian Scott, and Wild Magnolias to name a few. The new hours for Jazz in the Park are four to eight PM, so come on out!
Second lines are once again a welcome and integral part of the Jazz in the Park experience, and each week a different social aid and pleasure club struts their stuff. The second lines continue with a start time of 4 PM, and this week, the Sudan Social Aid and Pleasure Club and One Sound Brass Band are at the park. This initiative is made possible thanks to the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau, who along with the People United for Armstrong Park, have a vested interest in the preservation and continued growth of New Orleans culture.
As in previous seasons, the Marketplace at Armstrong Park, in cooperation with the Institute of Community Development, opens at 3 PM and is available for food and grocery purchases until 8 PM.
May 1st Christian Scott | TYSSON (new project of MyNameIsJohnMichael) | The Organ Grinders
May 8th Rockin Dopsie | James Andrews | The Dancing Grounds
May 15th Soul Rebels | Tank and the Bangas | The Disco Amigos
May 22nd Bonerama | N'awlins Johnnys | Dance Troupe TBA
May 29th To Be Continued Brass Band | Daria & the Hip Drops | NOLA Cherry Bombs
June 5th Wild Magnolias | The Original Pinettes Brass Band | Myene West African Dance & Drum Company
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Ringside's FIRST Celebrity Roast! Jeff Crouere is celebrating 15 years of TV and Radio and It's gonna be a blast! This Roast will benefit WLAE, New Orleans Public Television -Make sure you get your table reserved now, and don't forget those patron party tickets! Exciting lineup of local favorites will Roast John Young, Jr. Jefferson Parish President. Roaster list is being added to daily! Stay tuned and be sure to stop by our web page for more info and sponsorship/ticket purchases www.ringsideroast.com
WLAE-TV PRESENTS FIRST CELEBRITY ROAST
Jefferson Parish President John Young, Jr. is Honoree
WHO: WLAE-TV will hold a fundraiser roasting Jefferson Parish President John Young, Jr.
WHAT: Jeff Crouere, local political commentator, will host the first ever fundraiser roast to benefit WLAE-TV, New Orleans Public Television. The evening will begin with an exclusive sponsor only patron party, complete with an open bar and appetizers. The patron party will be followed by a sit down, three-course meal and roast where attendees will have direct time with John Young, Jr. Guest Roasters include:
- Charlotte Randolph, Lafourche Parish President
- Lawrence Chehardy, Former Jefferson Parish Assessor
- Spud McConnell, Award Winning Actor and Radio Talk Show Host
- J.D. Sledge, Comedian
- Mac Young, Actor and son of John Young, Jr.
- Steve Shulkens, Public Relations Specialist
WHEN: Thursday, May 8, 2014
6 PM Patron Party
7 PM Dinner and Roast
WHERE: Eiffel Society
2040 St. Charles Avenue
*Valet parking is complimentary.
WHY: This event will raise funds for WLAE-TV.
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King of Crawfish!
$35 including an open baR 6PM-11PM
Thursday, May 8, 2014, top chefs from Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) member restaurants will be preparing their best crawfish dishes in the name of raising money for the LRA Education Foundation. The event will take place from 6-11 p.m. at Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Drive. There will be 20 teams competing. Each team will be provided 10 lbs. of delicious Louisiana crawfish and 10 general admission tickets.
Participating teams include:
Barcadia, Cafe Giovanni, Haro, Katie's, Hyatt, Mizado, Cafe Vega, Galatoires, NO Hamburger & Seafood Company, Deuce McCallister's Ole Saint, Fulton Alley, Ms. Linda, Mr. Mudbugs, Sodexho/Tulane
PRESALE Tickets online at: TICKETFLY
http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/543751?utm_source=MEL&utm_medium=67347
This is for fun and a great cause, so here are the details:
1) Bring your best crawfish dish to the table, a minimum of 400; One to two bite servings must be provided.
2) Ticket holders will receive two voting tickets, plus open bar from 6-11 p.m. for $35.
3) The winner is the team that receives the most votes, so get out there and promote, promote, promote!
4) Additional voting tickets will be available for sale at the front door, one for $5, three for $10 and 10 for $25.
5) Want to start out the competition with a head start of 50 votes? Team up with one of our ProStart� students and help one of our budding culinarians get in the game!
For participation information email jwilliams@lra.org.
Generations Hall/ Metropolitan � 310 Andrew Higgins � New Orleans, LA 70130
Map it! � www.themetropolitannightclub.com � www.generationshall.com � info@themetropolitannightclub.com or 504.568.1702
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An Evening of Sondheim Marks First Musical Outing for Promethean Theatre Co.
Area Premiere of Marry Me, a Little Marks New Milestone for Young Company
Opening May 8th at Mid City Theatre, Promethean presents an evening featuring the lesser-known work of one of America's greatest living composer, Stephen Sondheim. Using several of the artist's rarer material, Marry Me, a Little tells a charming and bittersweet tale of love, loneliness, and survival as a single young person living in contemporary New Orleans.
The plot, told solely through song, tells the story of two strangers home alone on either side of a Bywater shotgun apartment on a Saturday night. They pass their time with sweet secrets, unshared fantasies, and melancholy regrets; never knowing that they're just a wall away from each other and the end of their loneliness.
Conceived and developed by Craig Lucas and Norman Rene, the show features music primarily cut from other Sondheim shows including Saturday Night, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Anyone Can Whistle, Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, and Into the Woods. Promethean's production will be the New Orleans premiere of the piece,
The production will be directed by Promethean's Artistic Director, Stephen M. Eckert and star Ashley Rose Butler and Aaron Lind, last seen in HAIR at Le Petit. Leah Farelly will design set while Brian Debs will handle lights and sound. Tory Gordan music directs with Glenn Aucoin providing accompaniment.
"I couldn't be more excited to be working on a piece of musical theatre," say's Eckert, "particularly something by Stephen Sondheim. Marry Me, a Little provides such a solid foundation to build and experiment from, and I can't wait to get to work. It also is a piece that hits close to home, being a terminally-single young person myself."
What?
Promethean Theatre Co. presents Stephen Sondheim's Marry Me, a Little.
Who?
Young local talent including Ashley Rose Butler and Aaron Lind performing and Big Easy nominees, Stephen Eckert and Leah Farrelly directing and designing respectively.
When?
May 8-18, 8pm Friday/Saturday, 2pm Sunday
Where?
Mid City Theatre 3540 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70119
Tickets?
Tickets are available through the Mid City Website at www.midcitytheatre.com or at (504) 488-1460
Marry Me, a Little Running at Mid-City Theatre:
May 8 at 8pm
May 9 at 8pm
May 10 at 8pm
May 11 at 2pm
May 15 at 8pm
May 16 at 8pm
May 17 at 8pm
May 18 at 2pm
Tickets available for purchase online or through the Mid City Box Office at (504) 488-1460
Mid City Theatre is located at:
3540 Toulouse St
New Orleans, LA 70119
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Chef Dione's Daily Specials: Thursday: La Shrimp and Pepper Jack Cheese Wrap $11 Friday: ORDER BY THURSDAY NOON! La Lump Crabcakes $14.50 . Please call 504-621-6788 to order.
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Samplings
Friday, May 09, 2014 1:30-3:30 Hank's Seafood Market 2634 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA 3693004587 Stella Rosa Pink, Rosso, Moscato
Friday, May 09, 2014 4:00-7:00 Savannah Discount 2681 Barataria Blvd, Marrero, LA 2690009660 Stella Rosa Pink, Peach, Rosso
Friday, May 09, 2014 4:00-6:00 Whole Foods 5600 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 3690003524 Cathead Vodka, Bristow Gin
Saturday, May 10, 2014 2:00-4:00 Dorignac's 710 Veterans Mem. Blvd, Metairie, LA 2690001985 Cathead Vodka, Bristow Gin
Friday, May 16, 2014 4:30-6:30 Martin Wine Cellar 3500 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 3600003998 Cathead Vodka, Bristow Gin
Saturday, May 17, 2014 12:00-2:00 Rouse's 28 717 Clearview, Metairie, LA 2693004926 Cathead Vodka, Bristow Gin
Saturday, May 17, 2014 3:00-5:00 Rouse's 27 2701 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA 2693004932 Cathead Vodka, Bristow Gin
Thursday, May 22, 2014 4:00-6:00 Rouse's 26 4500 Tchoupitoulas, New Orleans, LA 3693004923 Cathead Vodka, Bristow Gin
Friday, May 23, 2014 4:00-6:00 Rouse's 33 3711 Power Blvd, Metairie, La 2693004929 Cathead Vodka, Bristow Gin
Friday, June 20, 2014 4:00-6:00 Rouse's 46 701 Baronne Street, New Orleans, LA 3693009458 Cathead Vodka, Bristow Gin
Saturday, June 21, 2014 12:00-2:00 Rouse's 25 2900 Veterans, Metairie, LA 2693004909 Cathead Vodka, Bristow Gin
Saturday, June 21, 2014 3:00-5:00 Whole Foods 3420 Veterans, Metairie, LA 2690003759 Cathead Vodka, Bristow Gin
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New Orleans Zephyrs
6000 Airline Dr.
Metairie, LA 70003
The pitching probables for the series:
Thursday 7 PM: RHP Elih Villanueva (2-1, 2.53) vs. RHP Kyle Hendricks (3-2, 4.25)
Friday 7 PM: RHP Jay Rogers (1-1, 6.57) vs. RHP Erik Jokisch (2-2, 3.65)
In an effort to accommodate fans with peanut allergies, Zephyr Field will be peanut-free for Tuesday night's series opener, presented by AllerGease. The Zephyrs promote anti-bullying while welcoming children participating in the D.A.R.E. program for Wednesday's 11 AM start.
Thirsty Thursday, sponsored by Budweiser, offers $1 draft beers and Pepsi products, and the series wraps up on Friday with Pink in the Park, raising breast cancer awareness. The Zephyrs will wear special pink jerseys, which given to auction winners on the field immediately following the game, with proceeds going to the Mary Kay Foundation. Fans who wear pink will receive $5 admission, and the night concludes with Boom Night, a postgame fireworks show presented by Boomtown Casino.
For more information or for tickets, call the Zephyrs box office at (504) 734-5155.
Phone and Fax Numbers:
Office Phone: (504) 734-5155
Fax Number: (504) 734-5118
Catering: (504) 733-6077
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Thursday, May 8 8-11pm
The Palm Court Jazz Caf�
1204 Decatur St. NOLA
Friday, May 9 9:30pm
The Bombay Club
830 Conti St. NOLA
Saturday, may 10 6:30
The Dew Drop Jazz Hall
430 Lamarque St.
Old Mandeville, LA
Sunday, May 11 Shows at 8 & 10
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
624 Frenchman St. NOLA
www.timlaughlin.com
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Stage Door Canteen, National World War II Museum - Stage Door Canteen
Museum
Address:
945 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone:
(504) 528-1943
www.nationalww2museum.org/stage-door-canteen
The Andrews Brothers
Weekends, May 9- June 8, 2014
"I could say 'Bella, bella,' even 'Sehr wunderbar,' but each language only helps to tell just how grand and charming The Andrews Brothers is." - Theodore P. Mahne, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
Don't miss our latest fun-filled musical comedy at the Stage Door Canteen! Mistaken identities, madcap comedy, romance and musical treasures come together in this sweet and hilarious show.
It's 1943 in the South Pacific and, tonight, The Andrews Sisters headline the big USO show. But when a flu outbreak quarantines the girls, stagehands Max, Lawrence and Patrick, along with pin-up girl Peggy Jones, hatch a plan to save the day! Featuring over 25 songs made famous by the Andrew Sisters, including Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Slow Boat to China, Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree, and Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive, this show has it all!
Plus you can add fine dining from Chef John Besh and the American Sector restaurant to complete your evening.
https://ticketing.nationalww2museum.org/Webstore/shop/ViewItems.aspx?CG=Tickets&C=TAB&utm_source=Andrews%20Brothers%20SDC%20(April%2010)&utm_m
edium=email&utm_content=Purchase%20Tickets%20Button&utm_campaign=SDC%20FY14
THE ANDREWS BROTHERS
May 9 - June 8, 2014
Two seating for Mothers' Day May 11, 2014
Brunch Seating 11:00am Showtime 1:00pm
Dinner Seating 5:00pm Showtime 7:00pm
The National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
PHONE: 504-528-1944 | FAX: 504-527-6088 | EMAIL: info@nationalww2museum.org
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11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Thursday, May 8, 2014
Storytime with Craft: "Mother's Day"
Children's Stage Area, East Bank Regional Library, Metairie
Storytime includes stories, songs, and a craft for children ages 3-5. The book to be read is Ask Mr. Bear by Marjorie Flack. The craft will be making a ribbon flower.
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, May 8, 2014
Author Event! Pale Blue Light by Skip Tucker
Napoleon Room, East Bank Regional Library, Metairie
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, May 8, 2014
SciFi and Fantasy Writers' Group
A/V Conference Room, East Bank Regional Library, Metairie
James Butler, a writer of science fiction and fantasy (especially steampunk), leads a workshop to encourage the creation of these genres by local authors. Open to all levels. Free of charge and open to the public. No registration required.
SKIP TUCKER DISCUSSES HIS CIVIL WAR ESPIONAGE THRILLER PALE BLUE LIGHT, AT EAST BANK REGIONAL LIBRARY
Skip Tucker, author of a new book titled Pale Blue Light, will discuss and sign copies at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 West Napoleon Avenue, Metairie.
The event is free of charge and is open to the public. Books will be available for sale for those who would like to purchase them.
Pale Blue Light is an espionage thriller set in the Civil War. Young Rabe Canon leaves his family's Alabama plantation at the start of the Civil War, befriending Major Thomas Jackson of Virginia Military Institute -- later the esteemed Stonewall Jackson.
FREE LIBRARY PRESENTATION FOCUSES ON THE COMPLICATED ISSUE OF MEDICARE
Derek Grantz, an independent insurance agent, will present "The A, B, C and Ds of Medicare: Understanding Medicare and Your Options," at 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 7, at the Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Road, Metairie.
The event is free of charge and is open to the public. Registration is not required.
During the presentation, Grantz will discuss Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplements and Medicare Part D Plans. Specifically, he will discuss:
- Medicare Part A - hospital (inpatient) insurance;
- Medicare Part B - medical (outpatient) insurance;
- Medicare Part C - Medicare Advantage; and
- Medicare Part D - prescription drug coverage.
10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, May 10, 2014
New Orleans Lettering Arts Association Demonstration
Napoleon Room, East Bank Regional Library, Metairie
The New Orleans Lettering Arts Association is a small group of passionate calligraphers dedicated to promoting all aspects of the lettering arts. The Guild meets monthly to explore and share calligraphic techniques. Participants must provide their own supplies. Space is limited. Registration is required; attendees should go to www.neworleanscalligraphy.org. A member of New Orleans Lettering Arts Association will call to confirm.
10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 10, 2014
Saturday Craft: Wooden Recipe Card Holder for Mom
Children's Activity Room, East Bank Regional Library, Metairie
Happy Mother's Day! Make a Wooden Recipe Card Holder for Mom. This event begins promptly at 10:00 a.m. First come, first serve. Entry into craft closes at 10:10 a.m.
2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday May 10, 2014
Teen Movie Day: Thor: The Dark World (Rated: PG-13, 1 hour, 52 min.)
Teen Center, East Bank Regional Library, Metairie
When Jane Foster is possessed by a great power, Thor must protect her from a new threat of old times: the Dark Elves.
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The Old U.S. Mint
400 Esplanade Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70116
http://musicatthemint.org/
http://www.crt.state.la.us/museu
MAY:
- * 10 Iguanas
- * 16 Creole Sweet Tease Revue
- * 17 Brint Anderson
- * 22 Washboard Chaz Blues trio
- * 24 Ratty Scurvics
JUNE
- * 6 Clarence Johnson III
- * 11 New Orleans Guitar Quartet
Here's a link to more information on our events on our website musicatthemint.org:
http://musicatthemint.org/?cat=68
Questions?
Andrew wolf
Program administrator
Louisiana State Museum
Music at the mint
Phone: 504-568-7056
Fax: 504-568-4995
Email: awolf@crt.la.gov
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830 Conti St. in the Prince Conti Hotel (504) 586-0972
Bombay Club
Restaurant and Martini Bistro
830 Conti Street | New OrleansLA70112
Local Phone: 504.586.0972 | Toll-free: 1.800.699.7711
Email: info@thebombayclub.com
8 Tony Seville 7-10
9 Tim Laughlin Quartet 9:30-12:30
10 Ingrid Lucia 9:30-12:30
The Civic Theatre
510 O'Keefe Street
New Orleans, LA 70113
504-272-0865
http://www.civicnola.com
The Howlin' Wolf
907 South Peters Street, New Orleans
Columns Hotel
3811 Saint Charles Ave.
New Orleans, LA
Contact Info
(504) 899-9308
(800) 445-9308
www.thecolumns.com
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Palm Court Jazz Cafe
1204 Decatur St
NO LA 70116
504-525-0200
Wed thru Sun 7p-11p
Music 8p-11
Dining and Live Traditional Jazz
08 Tim Laughlin & Crescent City Joymakers
09 Lucien Barbarin w/Palm Court Jazz Band
10 Lionel Ferbos w/Palm Court Jazz Band
11 Lucien Barbarin w/Palm Court Jazz Band
12 & 13 closed
14 Lars Edegran & Topsy Chapman w/Palm Court Jazz Band
15 Leroy Jones & Katja Toivola w/Crescent City Joymakers
16 Mark Braud w/Palm Court Jazz Band
17 Lionel Ferbos w/Palm Court Jazz Band
18 Lucien Barbarin w/Sunday Night Swingsters
19 & 20 closed
21 Lars Edegran & Topsy Chapman w/Palm Court Jazz Band
22 Tim Laughlin w/Crescent City Joymakers
23 Crescent City Joymakers
24 Lionel Ferbos w/Palm Court Jazz Band
25 Lucien Barbarin w/Sunday Night Swingsters
26 & 27 Closed
28 Lars Edegran & Topsy Chapman w/Palm Court Jazz Band
29 Crescent City Joymakers
30 Mark Braud w/Palm Court Jazz Band
31 Lionel Ferbos w/Palm Court Jazz Band
Carousel Bar and Lounge, Hotel Monteleone
214 Royal Street, French Quarter
5-8-14
Kermit Ruffins' Treme Mother-in-Law Lounge
CHICKIE WAH WAH
2828 CANAL STREET
504.304.4714
MUSIC
Call 1-855-2WAHWAH - for the daily music listings!
Chickie Wah Wah*
*2828 Canal Street*
*New Orleans, LA 70119*
The Little Gem Saloon New Smoke Free Venue
445 South Rampart Street
New Orleans, LA
www.littlegemsaloon.com
Little Gem Saloon will be closed on Mondays for both Lunch, Dinner and Shows.
Our new restaurant hours are:
Lunch: Tuesday-Friday 11am-2pm
Dinner: Tuesday-Thursday 5pm-10pm and Friday & Saturday: 5pm-11pm Sunday Jazz Brunch: 10am-2pm
Also, complimentary valet parking is available
Cl� Torres
Office Manager
Little Gem Saloon
(P) 504-267-4863
The Maison - 508 Frenchmen St. NOLA 70116 - http://maisonfrenchmen.com -
504.371.5543
5pm Erin Demastes (jazz)
7pm Shotgun Jazz Band (jazz)
10pm Ashton Hines and the Big Easy Brawlers (funk)
Friday May 9th
4pm The Ramblin Letters (Bluegrass)
7pm The Billionaires (jazz)
10pm Jesse Smith Project (funk)
12am Midas (funk)
Saturday May 10th
4pm Cajun Fais Do Do w/ T'Canaille
7pm Smoking Time Jazz Club (swing jazz)
10pm TBD
12am Street Legends Brass Band (brass)
Sunday May 11th
4pm Dave Easley (pedal steel)
7pm Too Darn Hot (jazz)
10pm Soul Project (funk)
Monday May 12th
5pm Chicken Waffles (jazz)
7pm Aurora Nealand and the Royal Roses (jazz)
10pm Super Jam w/ Gene's Music Machine (New Orleans funk jam)
Tuesday March 13th
6pm Gregory Agid (jazz)
9pm Louisiana Hellbenders
Wednesday May 14th
6pm New Orleans Jazz Vipers (Jazz)
9:30 Smoke n Bones (funk)
Thursday May 15th
5PM - Erin Demastes (modern/instrumental Jazz)
7pm Bon Bon Vivant (jazz)
10pm The Jesse Smith Project (funk)
The Hi-Ho Lounge
2239 St. Claude Ave
New Orleans, LA
The AllWays Lounge and Theatre
2240 Saint Claude Avenue NOLA
(504) 218-5778
www.theallwayslounge.net
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Tipitina's * 501 Napoleon Avenue * New Orleans, LA 70115
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http://spottedcatmusicclub.com/calendar.html
Time:6:00 PM
Address: 623 Frenchmen St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
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Buffa's Bar & Restaurant
1001 Esplanade Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 949-0038
All events non smoking
No Cover Charge
Kitchen Open 24/7
http://www.buffasbar.com/calendar/
www.buffasbar.com
Thu May 8 8 p m Tom McDermott & Aurora Nealand (Trad Jazz)
11pm Josh Paxton (Trad Jazz)
Fri May 9 5 p m HONOR Happy Hour (Jazz)
8 p m Honeypots (Singer-Songwriter)
MidnightAccessible Comedy
Sat May 10 11am Evan Christopher & Tom McDermott (Trad Jazz)
5pm Royal Rounders featuring Jerry Jumonville & Freddy Staehle (Rock Jazz)
8pm Staehle Stone & Paxton (Rock)
11pm Antoine Diel (Jazz)
Sun May 11 11am Jazz Brunch with Some Like It Hot (Trad Jazz)
8 p m Josh Paxton (Jazz)
Mon May 12 8pm St Cecelia Asylum Choir (Vocal Jazz)
Wed May 14 7 p m Open Mike Night (OM)
Thu May 15 8pm Tom McDermott & Aurora Nealand (Trad Jazz)
11pm Josh Paxton (Jazz)
Fri May 16 5 p m HONOR Happy Hour (Jazz)
8pm The Mumbles (Rock Jazz)
MidnightAccessible Comedy
Sat May 17 11am Aurora Nealand (Trad Jazz)
5pm Royal Rounders featuring Jerry Jumonville & Freddy Staehle (Rock Jazz)
8pm Staehle Stone & Paxton (Rock)
11pm Noggin (Jazz)
Sun May 18 11am Jazz Brunch with Some Like It Hot (Trad Jazz)
5pm Spencer Bohren's Master Class Recital (Jazz Blues)
8pm Dave Easley (Rock)
Mon May 19 8pm Ruby Moon (Jazz)
Wed May 21 7 p m Open Mike Night (OM)
Thu May 22 8pm Tom McDermott & Aurora Nealand (Jazz)
11pm Josh Paxton (Jazz)
Fri May 23 5 p m HONOR Happy Hour (Jazz)
8pm Leslie Cooper (Jazz)
Midnight Accessible Comedy
Sat May 24 11am Tim Paco (Jazz)
5pm Royal Rounders featuring Jerry Jumonville & Freddy Staehle (Rock Jazz)
8pm Staehle Stone & Paxton (Rock)
11pm Keith Burnstein (Rock Jazz)
Sun May 25 11am Jazz Brunch with Some Like It Hot (Jazz)
8pm Nattie's Songwriter's Circle (Singer-Songwriter)
Mon May 26 8pm New Orleans Traditional Jazz Camp (Jazz)
Wed May 28 7 p m Open Mike Night (OM)
Thu May 29 8pm Lucas Davenport (Jazz)
11pm Josh Paxton (Jazz)
Fri May 30 5 p m HONOR Happy Hour (Jazz)
8 p m Gregg Schatz (Jazz)
Midnight Accessible Comedy
Sat May 31 11am Viper Mad (Jazz)
5pm Royal Rounders featuring Jerry Jumonville & Freddy Staehle (Rock Jazz)
8 p m Staehle, Paxton and Stone (Rock)
11pm Mike Dill (Rock)
Sun Jun 1 11am Jazz Brunch with Some Like It Hot (Jazz)
Mon Jun 2 8pm Seth Hitsky's Silent But Deadly Films (Rock Jazz)
The Louisiana Music Factory
421 Frenchmen Street
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Maple Leaf Bar
8316 Oak Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70118
All shows start at 10:30 unless listed otherwise.
May:
Sundays 10pm: Joe Krown, Walter "Wolfman" Washington & Russell Batiste
Mondays 9pm: Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen
Tuesdays 10:30pm: Rebirth Brass Band
Wednesdays 10pm: Fresh Funk w/ Eric Benny Bloom (The Shady Horns)
Thursdays 10:30pm: The Trio featuring Johnny Vidacovich & Special Guests
Weekend Shows 10:30pm:
Friday, May 9: Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes
Saturday, May 10: Mainline Brass Band
Friday, May 16: Big Sam's Funky Nation
Saturday, May 17: Mia Borders
Friday, May 23: Dave Jordan Band
Saturday, May 24: The return of Groovesect
Friday, May 30: Chris Mule & the Perpetrators
Saturday, May 31: Eddie Roberts (New Mastersounds), Eric Benny Bloom (Shady Horns), Ron Johnson (Warren Haynes Band), Jermal Watson & More
Paulina Trujillo
Maple Leaf Bar
Talent Buyer | Marketing | PR
504.237.0015
618 Frenchman Street
lo@dbabars.com (504) 942-3731
New Orleans, LA70116
Antoine's Restaurant - Hermes Bar
713 Saint Louis St
New Orleans, LA
(504) 581-4422
Happy Hour
Daily 4pm-7pm
2372 ST CLAUDE AVE, NEW ORLEANS (504) 975-0286
May 18 at 8:00 PM
Welcome to the Magical Kingdom
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Upcoming Shows
05/12/14: Gerald French and the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band @ Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse (8 p.m. -11 p.m.)
05/16/14: Creole Sweet Tease Burlesque Show @ The Old U.S. Mint (8 p.m.-midnight) 05/19/14: Gerald French and the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band @ Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse (8 p.m. -11 p.m.)
05/26/14: Gerald French and the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band @ Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse (8 p.m. -11 p.m.)
06/02/14: Gerald French and the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band @ Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse (8 p.m. -11
532 Frenchmen
Upcoming Blue Nile Shows
Friday, May 9th
Brass-A-Holics
@ 10pm
In the year 2010, a brand new sound was born. The Brass-A-Holics Band and the Go-Go Brass Funk genre joined the ranks of the time honored traditions, culture and music that have come out of the city of New Orleans.
Our ensemble consists of the core New Orleans brass elements - add in a full drum set, percussions, keyboard, and an electric guitar, and this kick ass "Go-Go Brass Funk" band called the "Brass-A-Holics" comes to life before your eyes and ears. The Brass-A-Holics Go-Go Brass Funk band has transcended the traditional world of brass band music. Where else can you hear Miles Davis, Nirvana, John Coltrane, Wham, Cyndi Lauper, Kanye West, and Louis Armstrong all in one set?
Although there are differences in culture, style, and swagger within this band, the members of the Brass-A-Holics collectively bring to you a unique sound that is unparalleled to anything you have ever heard!
Saturday, May 10th
Johnny Sansone
@ 10pm
From New Orleans to the world, Johnny Sansone is known for his blistering electric harmonica tone, award winning song writing, swamp-roots, Americana accordion and larger than life stage presence. Johnny's music career has brought him from his early professional years backing up Chicago blues legends, Jimmy Rodgers, Robert Jr Lockwood and John Lee Hooker to fronting Ronnie Earl's Broadcasters in the 1980's. In the 1990's he was in the front seat to help pioneer the new brand of roots music that was brewing up in New Orleans with bands like the Iguana's, Anders Osborne and the Subdudes. Now, after a Grammy nomination, nine Blues Music award nominations (including winning song of the year in 2012), a Juno award, fifteen Best of the Beat awards, seven Big Easy awards, Johnny continues to forge forward on world wide tours with his band, as a solo artist and as a member of New Orleans super group, The Voice of The Wetlands All Stars, featuring the leading legends of New Orleans music , including Dr. John, Cyril Neville, and Tab Benoit . From playing with The Edge (U2), to Recording Changui music in Santiago Cuba with soprano sax great Jane Bunnett, to backing up one of America's greatest song writer Randy Newman, plus film scores for Rodger Coreman, HBO's Treme and countless other sessions, Johnny continues to show no limit to his life's work and love of music.
The Open Ears Music Series consists of weekly concerts of interesting music, often of the improvised variety. The performances are on Tuesdays, upstairs at The Blue Nile, 532 Frenchmen St. New Orleans, LA
All shows are scheduled to start at 10:30 PM, and will likely be finished by midnight or shortly thereafter, so don't be too late.
There is a $10 suggested donation.
Mid-City Lanes Rock & Bowl
3016 S. Carrollton Avenue
New Orleans, LA70118
(504) 861-1700
adele@rocknbowl.com
Mid-City Lanes Rock n Bowl
3016 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, Louisiana 70118
Phone: (504) 522-2841
Preservation Hall
726 St. Peter St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
www.preservationhall.com
IRVIN MAYFIELD?S JAZZ PLAYHOUSE AT THE ROYAL SONESTA HOTEL
300 BOURBON STREET
(504) 553-2299
visit www.sonesta.com/RoyalNewOrleans.
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Zeitgeist Multi-disciplinary Arts Center
1618 Oretha Castle Hailey Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70113
504 352-1150 office
www.zeitgeistinc.net
rene@zeitgeistinc.net
Rentrak Theatre # 990509
About The Joy Theater
Nestled in the heart of New Orleans theater district at 1200 Canal Street, this intimate jewel-box
Theater is dedicated to bringing "joy" and entertainment back to the City of New Orleans and surrounding areas. Originally opened in 1947, The Joy was revived at the end of 2011 with a more direct focus. For more information about upcoming shows, venue or booking, please visit
www.thejoytheater.com.
http://www.thejoytheater.com/tickets/list/
If you are press and would like to come review or photograph the show, please contact:
Brian Turk - brian@thejoytheater.com
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An American Classic
Le Petit Theatre will be running Death of a Salesman for two weeks starting Friday, May 9, and in honor of the play's theme of the American Dream, they have chosen NOAHH as their community partner!
Take in a show at one of the many performances between May 9 and May 24, and support NOAHH!
616 Saint Peter Street
New Orleans, LA 70116 504-522-2081 info@lepetittheatre.com
Death of a Salesman Opens Friday!
May 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24 at 8 p.m.
May 11, 18 at 3 p.m.
Tickets: $30 - $50
www.lepetittheatre.com
Arthur Miller's classic Death of a Salesman, the first Pulitzer Prize-winning script to be produced by Le Petit Th��tre du Vieux Carr� in recent memory, takes the stage this Friday, May 9, for eleven performances.
Le Petit's board of governors is committed to producing a Pulitzer prize-winning script each season as part of the community theatre's commitment to theatre education. Death of a Salesman has been considered an American classic since it was first performed in 1949.
Directed by Amy Holtcamp, local actor George Sanchez (above, center) stars as Willy Loman, a traveling salesman who struggles to achieve the American Dream in a story that weaves together complex issues of family and success. It is a thrilling work of deep and revealing beauty that is widely regarded as one of the greatest American plays ever written.
Other lead cast members include Mary Pauley as Linda Loman, Garrett Prejean as Biff Loman, (above, right) Chris Marroy (above, left) as Happy Loman, Ron Gural as Ben Loman and Casey Groves as Charlie. "I've been struck by how much I relate to Willy Loman," Holtcamp stated. "It's a play about a man who looks around and realizes that all of those dreams he's had for the future might not come true. The future is here and none of it has materialized. It's also shocking how relevant the play is to a modern audience. I think after the most recent economic collapse, we are all wondering if the American Dream is still a reality."
Ticket prices range from $30 - $50 and may be purchased online by clicking here or at www.lepetittheatre.com
or by visiting or calling the theatre's box office at 504-522-2081 between 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The Wednesday, May 21 performance features discounted ticket prices of $10 - $20.
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"Driving Miss Daisy"
Opens Friday!
May 9 - June 1, 2014
Friday & Saturday 8:00 pm - Sunday 2:30 pm
See the show opening night and enjoy our
cast party after!
By Alfred Uhry
Directed By Perry Martin
Starring: Janet Shea (Multi Award Winning New Orleans' Actress),
Lance E. Nichols (HBO TREME') & John "Spud" McConnell
(Actor and radio personality, "The Spud Show")
Winner of the 1988 Pulitzer Prize for Best Play. This story, which takes place just before the Civil Rights movement began, is a warm-hearted, humorous and affecting study of the unlikely relationship between an aging, crotchety white Southern lady played by multi award winning Actress Janet Shea and a proud, soft-spoken black man portrayed by HBO TREME' co-star Lance E. Nichols. A long-run Off-Broadway success and an Academy Award-winning film.
Show Times: Fridays & Saturdays 8:00 pm, Sundays 2:30 pm
Limited Seating Available
To buy tickets www.bayouplayhouse.com or
call 1-888-99-BAYOU (22968)
Halifax Theatre Company & The Bayou Playhouse
www.BayouPlayhouse.com
1-888-99-BAYOU (22968) or info@BayouPlayhouse.com
Theatre Located at 101 Main Street, Lockport, Louisiana 70374
Mailing Address: PO Box 665, Lockport, LA 70374
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Donna Crump Good Dance Since 1984
May 9, 2014 -
May 11, 2014
8:00pm - 8:00pm
Award-Winning Choreographer Donna Crump and her company, perform new works accompanied by St. Rock and Drummer Man Ace, as well as new dances performed to the music of Tchaikovsky, Nina Simone and Kanye West. Tickets: $20/ $10 Students and Seniors. Available online and at box office one half-hour before each performance. BUY TICKETS
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/637930
Donna Crump -
Marigny Opera House is proud to present acclaimed choreographer Donna Crump's newest works in a program of individual dances performed by her company, Good Dance Since 1984. The mixed program will feature a new composition inspired by wild orcas, a celebration of Mardi Gras Indians, and other ensemble pieces performed to the music by Tchaikovsky, Nina Simone and Kanye West. Local musicians St. Rock and Drummer Man Ace will provide live accompaniment to two of the new dances.
Director/Choreographer Donna Crump is a native New Orleanian. Her extensive career has included engagements in New York, Brazil, Zimbabwe and South Africa, and her dance company regularly performs in festivals across the United States. She received the Big Easy Tribute to Classical Arts Award for Outstanding Choreography New Work (2013) and Outstanding Modern Dance Presentation (2014) and Modern Dance in 2012 and 2014.
Donna Crump & Good Dance Since 1984 will performa at the Marigny Opera House from May 9th-May 11th; all performances at 8:00pm. Tickets: $20; $10 Students/Seniors with i.d Tickets available at box office the night of the performance, or in advance online at www.marignyoperahouse.org
Marigny Opera House 725 St. Ferdinand Street New Orleans, LA 70117 (504) 948-9998
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I have a show this Friday - yep It's a BIG Easy World - this Friday May 9th. It will be me delivering the hauntings of my mind (ha!) along with Becky Allen, and a lil' bit of music with Linda Wright. Tickets on sale for that Click Here...
Until then - keep on laughing!
Jodi
Jodi Borrello's It's A Big Easy World - Friday May 9th @8PM
A comedic journey of life in New Orleans. Featuring Jodi Borrello, Becky Allen & music by Linda Wright.
Tickets Click Here
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/jodi-borrellos-its-a-big-easy-worldfriday-may-9-tickets-11284455109?aff=eorg
Comedian Jodi Borrello has a story to tell. From a point of view that comes from being born and raised in New Orleans to travelling the world. From Mardi Gras, family, and a stand up comedian the tale is engaging, honest, and funny. Special guests include: Becky Allen & a few tunes from musician Linda Wright.
FAQs
What time does the Castle Theatre open?
The Castle Theatre opens at 6:30PM. Seating begins at 7:00PM.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
You can, but you don't have to. We would ask that you be sure to bring a picture ID with the same name as the ticket(s) are purchased under.
Do I check-in with the box office if I purchased my tickets online?
YES. We will have this available for you under your First & Last name.
Are the seats reserved?
We have limited reserved seating for groups of 10 or more. Call us (504) 287-4707 if you have a large group, and we will do our best to accommodate you. Otherwise, the seating is general admission. I have to say - there is not a bad seat in the house - PROMISE!
Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
For this show 18 and older.
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
Free parking across from The Castle Theatre on Williams Blvd.
What can/can't I bring to the event?
We have a full service cash bar. So please don't sneak anything in. We're all adults here - ha!
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
You can call us - we are old school and actually have a land line (504) 287-4707.
What is the refund policy?
No refunds. Unless there is a hurricane.
Have questions about Jodi Borrello's It's a Big Easy World/Friday May 9? Contact The Castle Theatre
The Castle Theatre
501 Williams Blvd
Kenner, LA 70062
Friday, May 9, 2014 from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM (CDT)
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We are taking off Friday of Jazz Fest
Will be back at Two Tony's on May 9th
it's the William Grant Family Distillers Friday Extravaganza 11am-1pm on 990am WGSO & www.ericasher.comMichael Fazende joins me talking Sports Frank Stansbury updates us on weekend events & Sheri McKee has the latest on the New Orleans Music scene"
12 noon
Frank Stansbury with Host Eric Asher
GUESTS:
Tim McNally
Host, The Wine Show
WGSO 990 AM
New Orleans
Every Friday, 5 p.m.
504-452-7486
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Julian Sands in "A Celebration of Harold Pinter"
CAC, 900 Camp Street
May 9 & 10 at 7:30pm
Performance Admission: $35 General Admission, $25 CAC Members
The CAC will present a theatrical performance by actor Julian Sands in dedication to one of the most influential and controversial dramatists of our time, recipient of the 2005 Nobel Prize for Literature, Harold Pinter. The CAC's Freeport-McMoRan Theater provides an intimate setting that allows the audience to commune with the late Pinter as channeled with affection, humor, and insight through Sands as he shares Pinter's little-known poetry. This is an evening of Homeric theater with an extraordinary actor, great words, and an audience. Devoid of pretension or glittery trappings, A Celebration of Harold Pinter gets to the soul of the man-poet, playwright, husband, political activist, Nobel winner, mortal. A Celebration of Harold Pinter was nominated for a 2013 Drama Desk Award.
CAC Members enjoy special early seating access!
Special Offers
Non-members: Call 504.528.3800 or visit the CAC Box Office to purchase tickets to the Friday, May 9 performance of A Celebration of Harold Pinter at the CAC Member price of $25 each when purchased in conjunction with tickets to the An Evening with Julian Sands fundraiser.
Members: Call 504.528.3800 or visit the CAC Box Office to purchase any number of tickets to the Friday, May 9 performance of A Celebration of Harold Pinter at the CAC Member price of $25 each when purchased in conjunction with tickets to the An Evening with Julian Sands fundraiser.
NOTE: This production includes mature language
The late Harold Pinter's writing career spanned more than fifty years. One of the most influential and controversial modern dramatists, Pinter wrote more than twenty-nine plays and some twenty-one screenplays. His plays include Betrayal, No Man's Land, Old Times, The Caretaker, The Birthday Party, A Kind of Alaska, and the Tony Award-winning The Homecoming. Pinter was also a noted director, actor, poet, and political activist.
When the late dramatist was too sick to read his poetry at a benefit, he asked critically acclaimed actor Julian Sands to sub for him. He also demanded that the finely tuned British actor prepare by taking an extended master class with the celebrated writer himself. Not surprisingly, Sands was thrilled.
The CAC's Freeport-McMoRan Theater provides a spectacularly intimate way to commune with the master of human mysteries, as channeled with affection, humor and insight through Sands. While sharing Pinter's little-known poetry, he touches on the playwright's thoughts and writings about art, truth, politics and his love for his second wife, writer-historian Antonia Fraser.
Academy Award Nominee John Malkovich, who co-starred with Sands in The Killing Fields and is a founding member of the Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago, directed this celebrated solo for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2011.
British actor Julian Sands is frequently seen world-wide in films, on stage, and on television. He trained in London at The Central School of Speech and Drama and has appeared in over 100 films including The Killing Fields, A Room With A View, Impromptu, Leaving Las Vegas, Arachnophobia, Oceans 13, and The Girl With A Dragon Tattoo. On television, he is best known for his role on 24 but has also been seen on Smallville, Ghost Whisperer, Dexter, and Banshee.
This is an evening of Homeric theater with an extraordinary actor, great words, and an audience. Devoid of pretension or glittery trappings, A Celebration of Harold Pinter gets to the soul of the man-poet, playwright, husband, political activist, Nobel winner, mortal. A Celebration of Harold Pinter was nominated for a 2013 Drama Desk Award.
Julian Sands
Julian Sands was born in Yorkshire, England. Wanting to be an actor from an early age he was able to gain experience in many school productions before attending the renowned Central School of Speech and Drama in London. Though he first anticipated a career in classical theatre, it was his work in film that led to his early successes.
Julian Sands has appeared in such films as the Oscar� nominated The Killing Fields, A Room With A View, Vatel, Leaving Las Vegas, and The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo and is notable for his roles in Warlock, Boxing Helena, Impromptu, Oceans 13, Arachnophobia and scores of other films. He just completed the film Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks. In addition, he has appeared in many European and American art films working with distinguished directors such as Paul Schrader, Wim Wenders, and The Tavianni Brothers. Throughout his career, he has established himself as both a romantic lead as well as an edgy character actor.
Television appearances include 24, the iconic Jor-El in Smallville, and as the James Bond of ghost busters in Stephen King's Rose Red. Most recently he filmed roles on Dexter and Banshee. His theatre and radio work is also extensive and diverse. Julian was honored for playing Tony Blair in David Hare's Stuff Happens at the Mark Taper Forum, and performed opposite Annette Benning in Female of the Species at The Geffen in Los Angeles. His work in A Celebration of Harold Pinter has been praised since it debuted at The Edinburgh Festival, earning a prestigious 2013 Drama Desk Award nomination in New York.
Location
Contemporary Arts Center
900 Camp Street
New Orleans, LA 70130-3908
The CAC is located on Camp Street between Andrew Higgins Drive and St. Joseph Street in the New Orleans Warehouse Arts District, one block from Lee Circle and the Saint
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Lindsay Ross Owens, Associate Director of External Affairs
Contemporary Arts Center
900 Camp Street New Orleans, LA 70130
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IT'S ALIVE IN NEW ORLEANS!
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts Presents the Premier Local Production of Young Frankenstein May 9 - 24
From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation THE PRODUCERS
Comes this monster new musical comedy
Under the direction of multi-talented performer, director and theatrical creator, Ricky Graham, and starring Rivertown Theaters' co-artistic director, Gary Rucker, Young Frankenstein, will debut in New Orleans May 9 - 24, closing out the 2014 Spring line-up on the theater's Main Stage. The multi-award winning musical, with the Book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan and Music & Lyrics by Brooks, is an inspired re-imagining of Mel Brooks' classic comedy movie masterpiece.
The story follows young Dr. Frankenstein (that's Fronkensteen) as he attempts to complete his grandfather's masterwork and bring a corpse to life. Together with his oddly shaped and endearing helper Igor (that's Eyegor), his curvaceous lab assistant Inga, and in spite of his self-involved madcap fianc�e Elizabeth, Frankenstein succeeds in creating a monster - but not without scary and quite often hilarious complications.
With such memorable tunes as "The Transylvania Mania," "He Vas My Boyfriend" and "Puttin' On The Ritz, " YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN is scientifically-proven, monstrously good entertainment...and the only place the audience will witness a singing and dancing laboratory experiment in the largest tuxedo ever made.
CAST:
Dr.Frank - Gary Rucker
Igor - Mason Wood
Monster - Jeff Springmann
Frau - Tracey Collins
Old Hermit/Kemp - Butch Caire
Elizabeth - Hannah Rachal
Inga - Elise Harvey
ENSEMBLE:
Nicky Roth
Jesse Forcha
Anna Toujas
Adler Hyatt
Julieanne Natal
Ian Morel
Katie Cotaya
Erin Cessna
Catherine Caldas
Jill Marie Kenyon
Stephen Kernion
Rusty Fox
Lisette Bayle
Lauren Haefle
Jimmy DeMontluzin
Jeff Moterel
PRODUCTION TEAM:
Ricky Graham - Director
Karen Hebert - Choreographer
Alan Payne - Musical Director
Linda Fried - Costume Designer
Christy Combel - Stage Manager
Amanda Cavalier - Asst. Stage Manager
Jessica Piehl - Crew
Scott Sauber - Light Design
David Raphael - Set Design
Brooklyn Shaffer - Wigs
Mike Harkins - Sound Design
Rosemary Llyod - MakeUp
The schedule of performances is as follows:
Fridays May 9, 16 & 23 at 8:00 pm
Saturdays May 10, 17 & 24 at 8:00 pm
Sundays May 11 & 18 at 2:00 pm
Thursday May 22 at 8:00 pm
DISCLAIMER: This production is for a mature audience. (16+)
Individual ticket prices are: $38.50 for Adults; $36.50 for Seniors; $33.50 for Students/Active Military
Corporate and Individual sponsorships, season tickets,group and military discounts are available as well. To purchase, please call the Box Office: (504) 461-9475 or (504) 468-7221 or visit www.RivertownTheaters.com
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts is located at 325 Minor St. in the heart of Kenner's historic Rivertown district. Plenty of free parking is available on the streets around the theater.
Cary
Cary Alden Public Relations
504-834-7517
504-914-7517 (cell)
caldenpr@cox.net
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Kelly Fouchi
Artistic/Managing Director
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts
325 Minor St.
Kenner, LA 70062
www.RivertownTheaters.com
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The Community Chorus of the River Parishes, directed by Brian Martinez, will presents its spring concert, "Singing Into Spring; Pop Music Through The Years," May 9-10 in Destrehan and Luling.
Musical selections will cover the years from the 1940's to the present day. The concert will be held May 9 at 7 p.m. at R.K. Smith Middle School, 281 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy., in Luling. The second concert will be held May 10 at 7 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church, Borromeo Room, 13396 River Road, in Destrehan.
Admission is free, however, donations will be accepted
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The Beauregard-Keyes House, the historic mansion at 1113 Chartres St., will hold its spring gala, "Bohemian Night," May 9 at 6:30 p.m. Born in Louisiana in 1818, Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard was a prominent general of the Confederate States Army in the Civil War. His initials stand for Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard.
Built in 1826 by architect Francoise Correjolles, the Beauregard-Keyes house is an example of a raised center hall house. The historic home and gardens are listed on the National Registry of Historic Place.
Tickets for Bohemian Night are $50 for adults and $35 for those under 35. For tickets or information, email info@bkhouse.org, or call 504.523.7257.
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Zatarain's Crawfish Boil - This Saturday, Zatarain's celebrates its 125th Birthday by hosting the World's Largest Crawfish Boil at Champions Square. The event features live music by Flow Tribe and Big Sam's Funky Nation, and takes place from noon-6 p.m. Admission is free, and plenty of crawfish will be available for $3 per serving (approximately three pounds per serving). Proceeds will benefit Second Harvest Food Bank.
Zatarain's celebrates their 125th birthday by hosting the World's Largest Crawfish .
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Mom appreciation There will be exclusive giveaways, fun activities and interactive stations featuring lifestyle tips and more. New Orleans Moms Blog will be at the relaxation station providing tips for "me time" (wouldn't we all love to know the answer to that elusive questions?!) Our friend, fellow mom and blogger Tiffany will be sharing her money saving tips as well! unnamedLocal personality Kelder Summers will be conducting a cooking demo and talking about work/life balance while LiveWell Louisiana will be present helping moms get healthy, fit and fabulous. Enjoy assistance from personal shoppers, chair massages, finger foods, giveaways, kid friendly activities and so much more! WHEN :: Saturday, May 10 from 11:00am - 1:00pm WHERE :: Winn-Dixie Store #1472 (401 North Carrollton Avenue) WHY :: In addition to all of the fun mentioned above, guests can enter to win Winn-Dixie's #KuddleMoms promotion! One lucky mom will win a year supply of Winn-Dixie's private label Kuddles diapers. You can enter during the event. COST :: All of this fun is 100% free! Do YOU want to be a VIP Mom at this fun event? *VIP moms will be greeted with a complimentary mimosa or mocktail of their choice at sign in *VIP moms will receive a gift bag of Kuddles products and a ribbon designating them as VIP for the event *Interactive activities such as cookie decorating and coloring will be available for the kids. *The Terrance Osborne designed CASA Jefferson Playhouse will be on display and available for kids to explore *VIP moms who arrive with a shopping list will be assisted by Winn-Dixie "personal shoppers" while they enjoy the event *VIP moms will also have the chance to enter to win a years supply of Kuddles diapers! RSVP :: Email LaDana at ladanawilliams {at} sjp {dot} com The first 50 moms to RSVP are guaranteed a swag bag with select Kuddles products 5-10-14 
Dew Drop Jazz Hall Concert Saturday, May 10, 2014 TIM LAUGHLIN TRIO 6:30-7:30 pm
PAULIN BROTHERS JAZZ BAND
Tickets $10 at the door 5-10-14 
D�ner en Blanc New Orleans is returning to The Big Easy on Saturday, May 10. The inaugural D�ner en Blanc in New Orleans was held last year at the Port of New Orleans. Nearly 800 people attended the pop-up dinner in 2013. As is always the case with D�ner en Blanc, this year's location will remain a mystery to guests until the day of the event, when they arrive at the location ready to share in a magical night of dining and dancing. http://neworleans.dinerenblanc.info/diner-en-blanc-new-orleans-set-for-saturday-may-10th-457 5-10-14 COVINGTON KIWANIS PANCAKE BREAKFAST Kiwanis Club of Greater Covington is having a Pancake Breakfast, Saturday May 10th, Bogue Falaya Hall at the Greater Covington Center on Jefferson Ave in downtown Covington, 8:00am - 12:00Noon. The breakfast will consist of pancakes, sausage, juice, coffee and milk. Because its the day before Mothers Day, each mom entering will receive a complimentary flower, and the opportunity to have a photo taken with her family! There will also be activities for the children. Please join us! For more information call Jackie Hope, (504) 250-5745. 5-10-14
Backyard Games Competition In celebration of Habitat's 31st year of service to New Orleans, we want you to help us celebrate! NOAHH is hosting the 2nd Annual Habitat Romp Event! It will be a fun-filled day of food, music and backyard game competitions like volleyball, cornhole, relay races, tug-of-war and more! Don't miss your chance to win the coveted Golden Hammer all while supporting our mission to provide affordable housing options to all New Orleanians!
DetailsOpening Performance: 610 Stompers Music: Hot 8 Brass Band When: Saturday, May 10, 11:30am-4:30pm Where: Palmer Park (corner of Carrollton and Claiborne) Get Involved!REGISTRATION is here! To register for competition, it is $25 per person or $100 per team. For those who just want to watch, attendance is free! 5-10-14  1st ANNUAL LAKE FEST TO BENEFIT LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN BASIN FOUNDATION Metairie, LA, May 5, 2014 - The 1st Annual Lake Fest, to benefit Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation and brought to you by title sponsor, Bud Light, is happening this Saturday, May 10th at Bucktown Marina! As a major fundraiser for Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation (LPBF), Lake Fest offers the best of New Orleans bands, unique arts & crafts, fabulous food and kids' activities...fun for the whole family! Admission is $5 and kids 13 and under are FREE! Festival goers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, umbrellas and blankets. However, coolers and pets are not allowed. We are also thrilled to have the famous "Back to the Beach" Car Show as part of this fun event! Gates open at Noon for Car Show viewing. There will be a fun DJ to entertain the crowds! Bands start at 3pm. Band Line-up includes: Gal Holiday - 3-4:30. MoJEAUX - 5-6:30 John "Papa" Gros - 7-8:30 Brass-A-Holics - 9-10:30 The Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation is a private, nonprofit, membership-based organization dedicated to preserving and restoring the entire Pontchartrain Basin for this and future generations. All proceeds from the Back to the Beach Festival are used to continue the Foundation's efforts to restore the Pontchartrain Basin. For more information, call (504) 836-SAVE or visit our website at www.saveourlake.org Jennifer Doepp Panitch Membership and Development Coordinator 504.836.7281 917.586.7957 jennifer@saveourlake.org 5-10-14 Tim Laughlin CD Release Party Tim Laughlin - clarinet David Boeddinghaus - piano Hal Smith - drums Northshore Saturday, May 10. 6:30 - 7:30pm Dew Drop jazz & Social Hall 430 Lamarque Street Old Mandeville, LA Southshore Sunday, May 11. Shows at 8 & 10pm Happy mothers Day! Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro 624 frenchman St. NOLA 5-10-14 
May 2014 Free Concerts: Saturday, May 10 Warren Battiste Sr. - 2:00pm The Parishioners - 3:00pm Saturday, May 24 Jon Roniger Gypsy Land - 2:00pm Mo Jelly Band - 3:00pm Saturday, May 31 Alexis Aiken- 2:00pm Gaynielle Neville - 3:00pm
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Piety Street Market joins other businesses and galleries in the St. Claude corridor in celebrating the Wetlands Art Tour on Saturday, May 10. Cajun band Petit et la Petat will provide the soundtrack and many of our vendors will be selling wetlands-related merch, from nutria-fur fashions to swamp-inspired artwork and crafts. PIETY STREET MARKET
*Wetlands Art Tour*
Saturday, May 10
Old Ironworks * 11 AM to 4 pm
612 Piety St., just off Chartres
Art * Crafts * Vintage * Flea
Delicious Food * Live Music
May 10: Petit et la Petat
Info: 504-269-3982; creemccree@gmail.com
Piety Street Market event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/553318044798413/
Wetlands Art Tour event page: https://www.facebook.com/wetlandsarttour
Facebook fan page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Piety-Street-Market/129068507204822
40+ vendors offer a festive array of creative art, handmade jewelry and crafts, homemade goodies, vintage clothes & collectibles, used books and flea market finds in a bustling neighborhood setting.
Home of Piety Street Sno-Balls, Old Ironworks is just across the street from Pizza Delicious and the new location of Euclid Records. We're also the pot of gold at the end of the Rusty Rainbow bridge, which crosses over to the new riverside Crescent Park where Piety Street meets Chartres.
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 STEM Saturdays with Dr. Calvin Mackie Presents ROCKETS! Sponsored by the Boeing Company Guest Speaker-NASA Astronaut Jeanette J. Epps, Ph.D. NASA Astronaut Jeanette J. Epps, Ph.D. NEW ORLEANS - On Saturday, May 10, 2014, STEM NOLA will sponsor its fifth in a series of "STEM Saturdays with Dr. Calvin Mackie" at the Joe W. Brown Recreation Center, 5601 Read Blvd in New Orleans East. The three-hour session, beginning at 9 a.m., will offer hands-on activities for children to build and launch rockets of all kinds: paper, air-pump, water-propelled, Alka-Seltzer-propelled and engine-propelled. The special guest speaker for this STEM Saturday is someone who can further illuminate the subject of rockets, NASA Astronaut Dr. Jeanette J. Epps. "We are extremely excited about having Dr. Epps partner with STEM NOLA," said Dr. Calvin Mackie. "Just her presence will provide the children of New Orleans with further exposure to the possibilities before them and provide the inspiration and motivation for their dreams," he said. Dr. Epps recently graduated from Astronaut Candidate Training with intensive instruction in International Space Station systems, Extravehicular Activity (EVA), robotics, physiological training, T-38 flight training and water and wilderness survival training. The industry leader in aerospace, The Boeing Company, is a primary sponsor of STEM NOLA. Boeing's Director of Operations Rick Navarro said sponsoring STEM Saturdays helps to ensure the company will have home-grown engineers in the future. "Boeing is building the largest rocket ever built, the Space Launch System, at NASA in Michoud. We support programs like STEM NOLA because they expose students and communities to interactive, project-based opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. We believe STEM education can and will transform lives and sustain communities," he said. The Boeing Company, the leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems, will sponsor 50 free slots at STEM for kids who attend school on free and reduced lunch vouchers. "I would like to thank The Boeing Company," Dr. Mackie said, "for supporting the effort to expose our children to the careers of the future and allow them to meet STEM professionals who are working in our community on the Space Launch System built at the NASA Michoud facility." On Saturday, STEM Professionals and college students will work with children on projects that will teach the fundamentals of how to build and launch rockets. The activities are aimed at teaching children the engineering design process and teamwork. For more information contact Adonis C. Expose at 504.338.6262 or email Adonis.expose@gmail.com. To register visit: http://www.STEMNOLA.com
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Are you tougher than a Boy Scout? Find out May 10 at the 2014 Scout Expo at Camp Salmen Nature Park
Everyone is invited to enjoy a a taste of Scouting at the free event, themed "Are You Tougher Than A Boy Scout?", which will start at 10 am. and continue through 4 p.m. at Camp Salmen, 35122 Parish Parkway, just west of Slidell (across Highway 190 West from The Grand 16 movie complex).
Featured activities will include Scout challenges, games, face painting, and the chance to picnic in the park. (Bring your own lawn chairs, drinks, picnic lunch, and a dish to share with other Friends of Camp Salmen Nature Park.)
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"RUN TO REMEMBER" HONORS FALLEN HEROES ON MAY 10
Charitable 5K to Support The Coast Guard Foundation
(New Orleans, LA) ─ The New Orleans community will gather along with local Coast Guard members on Saturday, May 10th to run or walk five kilometers in honor of fallen Coast Guard members who died while protecting our homeland, rescuing those in peril and enforcing maritime law. The charitable 5K is known as a "Run to Remember."
The New Orleans "Run to Remember" course starts from shelter one on scenic Lakeshore Drive and runs 2.5 kilometers East to the turnaround at Beauregard Avenue and back to shelter one. Participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt, water from Kentwood Springs and jambalaya from Mr. B's Bistro. A "Run to Remember" is sponsored by Freeport McMoRan Oil & Gas, LLC, Bollinger Shipyards, and Canal Barge Co.
In 2013, more than 5,400 people gathered to honor fallen Coast Guard heroes at 63 different events across the globe. Since its inception, a "Run to Remember" has raised more than $50,000 to support the men and women of the Coast Guard and their families. Most important is that the events have honored the brave individuals who gave their lives so that others may live.
All proceeds generated from a "Run to Remember" go towards supporting the Coast Guard Foundation. The Coast Guard Foundation funds various programs such as the Fallen Heroes Scholarship Fund which provides support and education to the families of Guardsmen who have passed while serving their country.
For additional information or to register online, please visit our Facebook page at CGF Run to Remember: New Orleans.
About the Coast Guard Foundation
The Coast Guard Foundation is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to constantly bettering the lives of Coast Guard members and their families by providing education, relief, and welfare support-especially when they need it most.
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For more information, contact Cale Jurin atsailincale@yahoo.com
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Allen Toussaint, Parsons Dance artists and New Orleans Ballet Association students perform live on May 10
In a one-time only performance, New Orleans legend Allen Toussaint will take the stage with renowned Parsons Dance artists and eight talented high school students from the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission/ New Orleans Ballet Association Center for Dance on May 10 at the Mahalia Jackson Theater. The performance will showcase some of the most popular numbers from Parsons Dance professionals, a full set from Toussaint and his orchestra and the grand finale of NOBA's Master Artist series.
The world premiere performance is at Mahalia Jackson Theater, 1419 Basin St. on May 10 at 8 p.m. Tickets ranging from $20-$80 may be purchased through the NOBA Box Office at 504.522.0996 or online at www.NOBAdance.com
, and through Ticketmaster at 800.745.3000 or www.ticketmaster.com
Discounts are available for students, seniors and groups.
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PIETY STREET MARKET
Old Ironworks * 11 AM to 4 pm
612 Piety St., just off Chartres
Art * Crafts * Vintage * Flea
Delicious Food * Live Music
April 12: Joe Cabral & Friends
Info: 504-269-3982; creemccree@gmail.com Facebook fan page:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Piety-Street-Market/129068507204822
40+ vendors offer a festive array of creative art, handmade jewelry
and crafts, homemade goodies, vintage clothes & collectibles, used books and flea market finds in a bustling neighborhood setting.
Home of Piety Street Sno-Balls, Old Ironworks is just across the street from Pizza Delicious and the new location of Euclid Records.
We're also the pot of gold at the end of the Rusty Rainbow bridge, which crosses over to the new riverside Crescent Park where Piety Street meets Chartres.
Thanks for helping us spread the word!
Cree McCree
Vendor Organizer
Piety Street Market
PIETY STREET MARKET 2014
*Second Saturday of Every Month*
Saturday, May 10: Wetlands Day!
Saturday, June 14
Saturday, July 12
Saturday, August 9
Saturday, September 13
Saturday, October 11
Saturday, November 8
Saturday, December 13
Saturday, December 20 (Bonus Holiday Market)
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Louisiana may have closed its doors, but officials say there are plenty of opportunities to become a mentor or tutor to a child in New Orleans.
The fourth annual Mentorfest will be held May 10 at the Rose Keller Library in Broadmoor will be recruiting volunteers for a variety of mentoring and tutoring organizations across the city. The goal is to recruit and orient 200 new volunteer mentors and tutors for children between the ages of 8 and 18 by the start of the 2014-2015 school year.
Mentorfest is open to the public and takes place between 11 am and 3 pm at 4300 Broad Street. The New Breed Brass Band will also be on hand, courtesy of the New Orleans Musicians Assistance Foundation.
More information is available by contacting Mat Schwarzman at 504.655.0424 or mschwarzman@nokp.org.
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Sunday, May 11th, 2014
Seatings at 11:30am and 1:30pm
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Craft Beer Week Events 2014
These are only some of the many events happening throughout the state. For a complete list, see www.craftbeer.com/ACBW
. For last-minute additions, cancellations and changes, check www.nolabeerblog.com
Sunday, May 11
Avenue Pub(1732 St. Charles Ave., 504-586-9243; www.theavenuepub.com)
� 3 p.m. - Mother's Day ACBW kickoff crawfish boil with Bayou Teche Brewing features Hoppy Jindal, Coteau Rodaire and Saison D'ecrevisses.
The Chimes Covington (19130 Rogers Lane, Covington, 985-892-5396; www.thechimes.com)
� 4 p.m. - Two Samuel Adams specialty beers will be tapped on the patio.
Monday, May 12
Balcony Bar & Cafe (1104 Harmony St., 504-895-1600)
� 7 p.m. - Abita pint night features all Abita drafts.
The Barley Oak (2101 Lakeshore Drive, Mandeville, 985-727-7420; www.thebarleyoak.com)
� 7 p.m. - Release party for Chafunkta-Old Rail collaboration, Off The Tracks.
Buffalo Wild Wings - Metairie (3434 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 504-252-4606; www.buffalowildwings.com)
� 6 p.m. - East Coast night features samplings of beers from Brooklyn Brewery, Harpoon Brewery and Shmaltz Brewing Company. There will be limited quantities of Brooklyn's Black Ops, Harpoon's Rich and Dan's Rye IPA and Shmaltz's Funky Jewbelation.
Buffalo Wild Wings - Elmwood (909 S. Clearview Parkway, Jefferson, 504-283-3256; www.buffalowildwings.com)
� 6 p.m. - East Coast night features samplings of beers from Brooklyn Brewery, Harpoon Brewery and Shmaltz Brewing Company. There will be limited quantities of Brooklyn's Black Ops, Harpoon's Rich and Dan's Rye IPA and Shmaltz's Funky Jewbelation.
The Bulldog Uptown (3236 Magazine St., 504-891-1516; bulldog.draft-freak.com)
� 6 p.m. - New Belgium and NOLA Brewing night with featured beers New Belgium's Lips of Faith Cigar City Collaboration, Chicory Milk Stout, Summer Helles and Yuzu Berlinerweiss; and NOLA Brewing's Rebirth, Hopitoulas and Blonde. Take home a free beer glass.
� 8 p.m. - Arpent and Terrapin Beer Company night features 40 Arpent's Milk Stout and Delacroix and Terrapin's Maggie's Peach Farmhouse Ale, Moonray Chocolate Orange Weissenbock and Hopsecutioner IPA.
The Chimes Covington
� 6 p.m. - Gnarly Barley Brewing Company rolls out its Catahoula Common.
Mellow Mushroom (3131 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Metairie, 504-644-4155; www.mellowmushroom.com)
� 6 p.m. - Abita pint night, featuring Abita's Amber, Strawberry and Select.
Tuesday, May 13
Avenue Pub
� 5 p.m. - Barrel aged night is an annual salute to beer aged in (mostly bourbon) barrels. All beers will be served in 4-ounce pours.
The Barley Oak
� 7 p.m. - Bayou Teche/Tin Roof/New Belgium night
Buffalo Wild Wings - Metairie
� 7:30 p.m. - Abita Bourbon Street Series release and pint night features Abita's latest limited-release Bourbon Street Series beer, Baltic Porter, which was aged in Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon barrels for eight weeks. Buy a pint and keep the glass.
Buffalo Wild Wings - Elmwood
� 6 p.m. - Abita Bourbon Street Series release and pint night, featuring Abita's latest limited-release Bourbon Street Series beer, Baltic Porter. It is a porter aged in Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon barrels for eight weeks. Buy a pint and keep the glass.
The Bulldog Mid-City (5135 Canal Blvd., 504-488-4180; bulldog-midcity.draftfreak.com)
� 8 p.m. - Gnarly Barley debuts in New Orleans with the tapping of a special keg of dry hopped Cata-houla Common.
The Bulldog Uptown
� 6 p.m. - St. Arnold Brewing Company flight night, featuring Santo, Endeavour, Fancy Lawnmower Pils and Spring Bock.
� 8 p.m. - East Coast brewery night with Harpoon, Brooklyn and Shmaltz Breweries, featuring Harpoon's Black Forest Cherry Chocolate Porter, Harpoon Rich and Dan's Rye IPA; Shmaltz's Death of a Contract Brewer; and Brooklyn's Black Ops, BQE Wild Streak and Vintage 2012 Black Chocolate Stout.
The Chimes Covington
� 6 p.m. - New Belgium night, featuring Coconut Curry Hefeweizen and Le Terrior for Lips of Faith brews and several other offerings.
Mellow Mushroom Covington (1645 Highway 190, Suite 100, Covington, 985-327-5407; www.mellow- mushroom.com)
� 9 p.m. - Trivia night and Abita pint night, featuring Abita citra hopped Jockamo.
Old Rail Brewing Company (639 Girod St., Mandeville, 985-612-1828)
� 7 p.m. - Tapping of Chafunkta and Old Rail Brewing's beer collaboration, Off The Tracks.
Speckled T's (158 S. Military Road, Slidell, 985-646-1728; www.speckledts.com)
� 6:30 p.m. - NOLA pint night, featuring NOLA Brewing Co.'s Blonde, Hopitoulas and Flambeau Red beers.
Wednesday, May 14
Avenue Pub
� 5 p.m. - Funk night, featuring Saisons, sours, lacto- and brett-infused American beers.
Barcadia Bar and Grill (601 Tchoupitoulas St., 504-335-1740; www.barcadianeworleans.com)
� 7 p.m. - New Belgium Brewing offers Fat Tire, 1554, Lips of Faith and free glassware.
The Barley Oak
� 7 p.m. - Abita Beer throwback night, featuring Amber, Purple Haze, Golden, Andygator and Turbodog, as well as Abita barrel-aged Baltic Porter and Terrapin Maggie's and Moonray.
Buffalo Wild Wings - Metairie
� 6 p.m. - Georgia night, featuring a surprise keg from SweetWater Brewing Company and a keg of Terrapin Beer Company's Maggie's Peach Farmhouse Ale.
Buffalo Wild Wings - Elmwood
� 6 p.m. - Georgia night, featuring a surprise keg from SweetWater Brewing Company and a keg of Terrapin Beer Company's Maggie's Peach Farmhouse Ale.
The Bulldog Mid-City
� 6 p.m. - Sample from a cask of Abita Imperator Black IPA.
� 8 p.m. - Taste Samuel Adams Honey Queen and Tasman Red.
The Bulldog Uptown
� 6 p.m. - Southern IPA night, featuring Tin Roof's Juke Joint IPA, Bayou Teche's Hoppy Jindal IPA and SweetWater Brewing Company's SweetWater IPA.
� 8 p.m. - Gnarly Barley Brewing's Catahoula Common Ale is featured.
The Chimes Covington
� 6:30 p.m. - The second annual Southern Craft Beer Dinner features Evil Twin Imperial Biscotti, Break Saint Arnold Bishop's Barrel No. 6, North Coast Le Merle, Saint Arnold Divine Reserve No. 13 and New Belgium Le Terroir beers, as well as brews not usually available in Louisiana. Admission $50.
d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen St., 504-942-3731; www.dbaneworleans.com)
� 6 p.m. - 40 Arpent features its Delacroix and Milk Stout, and New Belgium pours Summer Helles and Snapshot. The Tin Men play at 7 p.m. and there's no cover charge.
Evangeline (329 Decatur St., 504-908-8008; www.evangelinenola.com)
� 5 p.m. - The Saint Arnold Brewing Company features an undisclosed beer.
Lager's International Ale House (3501 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 504-887-9923; lagersmetairie.draftfreak.com)
� 6 p.m. - Samuel Adams beers are featured, including Blueberry Hill, Porch Rocker and Honey Queen.
Old Rail Brewing Company
� 7 p.m. - The brewery will tap a limited-release Dark Territory Russian Imperial Stout.
Mellow Mushroom Northshore
� 5:30 p.m. - Bingo night with NOLA Brewing Company features Rebirth Pale Ale and Hopitoulas beers.
� 7 p.m. - The restaurant features the Chafunkta-Old Rail collaboration beer, Off The Tracks.
Red Fish Grill (115 Bourbon St., 504-598-1200; www.redfishgrill.com)
� 6:30 p.m. - Parish Brewing beer dinner features crawfish dishes.
Which Craft? (279 Enterprise Drive, Suite A, Houma)
� 5 p.m. - 40 Arpent Brewing taps a keg of Delacroix with Sorachi Ace hops and Sriracha
Thursday, May 15
Aline Street Beer Garden (Prytania Hall, 1515 Aline St., 504-891-5774; www.facebook.com/AlineStreetBeerGarden)
� 7:30 p.m. - Abita Brewing Company offers a cask of its citra hopped Jockamo IPA.
Avenue Pub
� 5 p.m. - Hop Head nNight offers Single Hops and hop bombs as well as several casks of local beers.
The Barley Oak
� 7 p.m. - St. Arnold Divine Reserve vertical tapping of Divine Reserve 12, 13 and 14, and Gnarly Barley nNight features a special dry hopped version of Catahoula Common.
Buffalo Wild Wings - Metairie
� 6:30 p.m. - 40 Arpent cask night features 40 Arpent owner Michael Naquin tapping a cask of Cafe Brulot, a firkin of the brewery's recently released cafe au lait-style milk stout with wood chips soaked in Grand Marnier, cloves and cinnamon.
Buffalo Wild Wings - Elmwood
� 6 p.m. - NOLA pint night features a keg of NOLA Brewing's newest release, Rebirth Pale Ale. A portion of the proceeds from this seasonal beer will be donated to the Roots of Music Foundation, which gives instruments to underprivileged children. Buy a pint of any NOLA Brewing draft beer and keep the glass.
The Bulldog Mid-City
� 8 p.m. - East Coast brewery night with Harpoon, Brooklyn and Shmaltz breweries features Harpoon's Black Forest cherry chocolate porter and Rich and Dan's Rye IPA; Shmaltz's Death of a Contract Brewer; and Brooklyn's Black Ops, BQE Wild Streak and Vintage 2012 Black Chocolate Stout.
The Bulldog Uptown
� 6 p.m. - Samuel Adams specialty brew night features Samuel Adams Summer Ale, Blueberry Hill and Porch Rocker beers.
� 8 p.m. - Chafunkta Brewing Night features Old 504 and the Chafunk-ta-Old Rail collaboration, Off The Tracks, beers.
The Chimes Covington
� 6:30 p.m. - Abita Beer and char-grilled oyster pairing features raw oysters with Abita Amber, regular char-broiled oysters with Andygator, barbecued oysters with Turbodog, special char-broiled oysters with Select Triple Haze and oysters "Rockafeller" with Spring IPA.
Columbia Street Tap Room (434 N. Columbia St., Covington, 985-898-0899; www.covingtontaproom.com)
� 8 p.m. - NOLA pint night features NOLA Brewing's Rebirth Pale Ale, Hopitoulas IPA and Blonde Ale.
Cooter Brown's Tavern (509 S. Carrollton Ave., 504-866-9104; www.cooterbrowns.com)
� 6 p.m. - Covington Brewhouse Pontchartrain Pilsner pint night.
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� 5 p.m. - There will be specialty kegs from Bayou Teche Brewing and Juke Joint IPA from Tin Roof Beer, and the Bayou Teche staff will prepare free Cajun food. Soul Creole band plays at 10 p.m. (there's a $5 cover charge).
Evangeline
� 5 p.m. - The featured beer is Crooked Letter Brewing Company's Gipsy IPA.
The Irish House (1432 St Charles Ave., 504-595-6755; www.theirishhouse- neworleans.com)
� 6 p.m. - Brooklyn summer pint night.
Lager's International Ale House
� 6 p.m. - An Abita Imperator Black IPA cask is opened.
Midway Pizza (4725 Freret St., 504-322-2815; www.midwaypizzanola.com)
� 6 p.m. - Chafunkta Brewing taps a keg of Kingfish Ale and the authors of New Orleans Beer: A Hoppy History of Big Easy Brewing sign their book.
� 7:30 p.m. - New Belgium pint night features samplings and free glassware.
Old Rail Brewing Company
� 4 p.m. - Limited release of barrel-aged Dark Territory Russian Imperial Stout.
Publiq House (4528 Freret St., 504-826-9912; www.publiqhouse.com)
� 9 p.m. - New Belgium pint night with music by Brass-A-Holics.
R Bar (1431 Royal St., 504-948-7499; www.royalstreetinn.com/r-bar)
� 5 p.m. - Abita cask night features cask-conditioned citra hopped Jockamo IPA.
Wayfare (4510 Freret St., 504-309-0069; www.wayfarenola.com)
� 6 p.m. - New Belgium beer cocktails are featured.
Friday, May 16
Avenue Pub
� 4 p.m. - Avenue Pub locals night features a Chafunkta Brewing-Old Rail collaboration release, a special dry hopped version of Gnarly Barley's Catahoula Common and 40 Arpent's Ginger Wasabi Milk Stout.
The Barley Oak
� 7 p.m. - NOLA, Stone and Brooklyn Brewing night features a NOLA cask and Stone Brewing's Tiger Cub Saison.
Buffalo Wild Wings - Metairie
� 7 p.m. - Parish Brewing cask night features Andrew Godley, founder and brew master, opening a cask of apricot and galaxy dry hopped Canebrake Wheat Ale. Envie Pale Ale and standard Canebrake Wheat are available on draft.
Buffalo Wild Wings - Elmwood
� 7 p.m. - Founders night includes the tapping of one of the few remaining kegs of Old Curmudgeon Ale released in Louisiana and vertical flights of Old Curmudgeon and four other Founders beers: All Day IPA, Centennial IPA, Dirty Bastard Scotch Ale and Porter.
The Bulldog Mid-City
� 6 p.m. - Bayou Teche throwdown with four Bayou Teche beers on tap, two one-off kegs, boudin, cracklings and Bayou Teche swag.
� 8 p.m. - West Coast night features Stone Brewer's Spotlight Sprocketbier and Imperial Russian Stout, Green Flash Brewing's Hop Odyssey and Sierra Nevada's Ovila Abbey Saison and Hoptimum.
The Bulldog Uptown
� 6 p.m. - Abita cask night features a limited quantity of cask-conditioned, citra hopped Jockamo IPA and Bourbon Street Series Baltic Porter.
� 8 p.m. - Lazy Magnolia neighbors night features Southern Pecan, Southern Hops'pitality India Pale Ale, Lazy Saison and the debut of Songs of the South Berlinerweiss.
The Chimes Covington
� 6 p.m. - West Coast meets the Gulf Coast with Green Flash Brewing's Hop Odyssey: Black IPA and Le Freak, Stone Brewing's Spotlight Series Imperial Russian Stout and Sierra Nevada's Ovila Abbey Saison and Hoptimum.
Columbia St. Tap Room
� 7 p.m. - Abita throwback pint night featuring Amber, Andygator, Purple Haze, Turbodog and Golden.
Crescent Pie and Sausage Company (4400 Banks St., 504-482-2426; www.crescentpieandsausage.com)
� 6 p.m. - The restaurant hosts a dinner featuring several courses of food paired with New Belgium beers.
Evangeline
� 5 p.m. - The bar features Evangeline Amber, a beer specially brewed for Evangeline by Covington Brewhouse.
Old Rail Brewing Company
� 4 p.m. - There's a special preview and limited release of Old Rail's barrel-aged Anniversary Barleywine.
Swamp Room (5216 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 504-888-5242)
� 7 p.m. - The bar features an Abita citra hopped Jockamo cask.
Saturday, May 17
Avenue Pub
� 3 p.m. - The sixth annual grand tasting features a wide array of American craft beers, which can be sampled a la carte or with a tasting ticket.
The Barley Oak
� 7 p.m. - A grand tasting features Sierra Nevada's Hoptimum; Samuel Adams' Honey Queen, Third Voyage and Belgian Session; and Brooklyn Brewery's BQE and Brewmasters Reserve. Also, Parish Brewing's Black Currant and Galaxy dry hopped canebrake in the cask are available.
Buffalo Wild Wings - Metairie
� 7 p.m. - Founders night includes the tapping of one of the few remaining kegs of Old Curmudgeon Ale released in Louisiana and vertical flights of Old Curmudgeon and four other Founders beers: All Day IPA, Centennial IPA, Dirty Bastard Scotch Ale and Porter.
Buffalo Wild Wings - Elmwood
� 7 p.m. - Crooked Letter cask night features brewery owner Paul Smith tapping a cask of cherry-infused Stabello Italian-style lager.
The Bulldog Mid-City
� 6 p.m. - A keg of Chafunkta-Old Rail collaboration beer is tapped.
� 8 p.m. - New Belgium pint night features Fat Tire, Snapshot, Summer Helles and Lips of Faith beers.
The Bulldog Uptown
� 10 a.m. - The Founders KBS beer brunch is a ticketed event with limited space. Tickets are available at the bar.
� 8 p.m. - West Coast brewery night features Stone Brewing's Imperial Russian Stout and Spotlight Sprocketbier; Green Flash's Hop Odyssey and Palate Wrecker; and Sierra Nevada's Hoptimum and Ovila Abbey Saison.
The Chimes Covington
� 6 p.m. -NOLA cask night features the opening of casks of NOLA Brewing's Girl Stout Cookie and Rebirth Pale Ale beers.
Evangeline
� 5 p.m. - 40 Arpent's Bananas Foster Milk Stout is the featured beer.
Old Rail Brewing Company
� 4 p.m. - There's a preview and limited release of Old Rail's Anniversary Barleywine.
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Trinity Artist Series
1329 Jackson Ave., New Orleans, La. - Call: (504) 670-2520 -
aprizgintas@trinitynola.com - www.trinitynola.com -
www.albinas.org - www.trinityartistseries.com
Sunday, May 11 @ 5 pm: Mother's Day Celebration Concert
by Juilliard's graduate and "Bach Star" from New York City
Pianist Evan Shinners plays J.S. Bach.
Please visit: www.evanshinners.com
Tuesday, May 13 @ 6 pm: "Organ & Labyrinth and Candlelight" with Albinas Prizgintas on the magnificent 5000 pipe Trinity tracker organ. From Classical Baroque to Vintage Rock and Popular Tunes. Please visit:www.albinas.org
Sunday, May 18 @ 5 pm: Soprano Valerie Jones Francis and Voices from Nichols State University Music Department
in a varied program of Arias, Art Songs and Opera Scenes
by Mozart, Verdi, Puccini, Bizet, Gilbert and Sullivan, Gershwin &....
Tuesday, May 20 @ 6 pm: "Organ & Labyrinth and Candlelight" with Albinas Prizgintas on the magnificent 5000 pipe Trinity tracker organ. From Classical Baroque to Vintage Rock and Popular Tunes. Please visit:www.albinas.org
Sunday, May 25 @ 5 pm: The Sam Kohler New Music Chamber Ensemble, a 9 piece Ensemble featuring strings, piano, clarinet, flute and more. Please visit: samkohlernewmusicensemble.com
Tuesday, May 27 @ 6 pm: "Organ & Labyrinth and Candlelight" with Albinas Prizgintas on the magnificent 5000 pipe Trinity tracker organ. From Classical Baroque to Vintage Rock and Popular Tunes. Please visit:www.albinas.org
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St. Augustine Church Sunday Mass
featuring the Soulful Voices Choir
10am
at historic St. Augustine Church
1210 Gov Nichols
corner of St. Claude in the Treme
New Orleans
Sunday at 10:00 a. m., we celebrate Mass in a way that only New Orleanians can. Our Soulful Voices Choir opens the service as we sing and clap in both prayer and praise. After the readings, Rev. Quentin Moody, our charismatic, Belizean priest, delivers a homily that you will not soon forget. Sometimes solemn, and sometimes playful, Moody always preaches the Word in a way that touches people of all faiths.
Later, during the offering of the sign of peace, parishioners mill through the pews, hugging, kissing, and giving each other blessings.
After communion, visitors are asked to introduce themselves, but not before we sing happy birthday to those celebrating that week. After Mass is over, our choir continues to sing and
to perform as it does throughout the service: soulfully and joyfully. Performing a mix of gospel, jazz, and spiritual tunes, the choir pairs radiant voices with the piano, drums, the saxophone, the tambourine, and the occasional trumpet
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Starts at 3:00 and will last until they are all gone!!! Call 504.522.4712
Join us Sunday May 4th and every Sunday during May (excluding Mother's Day) for All You Can Eat Crawfish Boils on the Courtyard at Dijon for just $20 bucks per person (excluding tax and gratuity)!
Laissez les bon temps rouler!
Housed in a century old historic firehouse we offer a hip, sophisticated fine dining atmosphere and a Contemporary Louisiana cuisine with Classical French and Southern Creole influences. We are a scratch kitchen that makes most everything in house from curing our own meats to churning our own ice creams and a whole lot in between!
We have a premium bar and courtyard area with hand crafted cocktails and a creative wine list! We adopt a true French provincial approach to fine dining ... let us invite you to our humble space and serve you the freshest local ingredients that our region can provide! Hope to see you here! Merci Beaucoup!
1379 Annunciation Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
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Dear friend,
JOIN Nathalie Gomes Adams and Laura Manning
to learn the Shim Sham for FREE!
Nathalie and Laura want to teach the Shim Sham to as many people as possible in the hopes that they'll join in celebrating Frankie Manning Centennial as part of the MindSteppers Dance Championship in the early evening of Friday, May 16 at the Lyons Center in New Orleans.
See Shim Sham video here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_k_BIA_unI
Choose from two dates, or attend both if you need a refresher:
May 11: Dancing Grounds, 3705 St Claude, NOLA 3:00-4:30pm
We're putting on two separate workshops, both with a suggested donation of $10, but FREE for anyone who cannot afford it - honestly, we just want to have as many people dancing as possible on the night of the 16th. And if you can afford the donation, it goes far...it's there to help cover the costs of the Dance Championship - which is FREE to competitors and ALL guests - but costs a lot to put on. The event will have LIVE music, a dance competition for public school students, dance demos and more. :) More info here and on the Facebook invite here. www.mindsteppers.com
The NOLA Spaces and Dance Quarter Teams
www.nolaspaces.com
www.dancequarter.com
LOCATION: NOLA SPACES: www.nolaspaces.com
1719 Toledano Street, New Orleans, LA 70115 | 504.897.0327
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5-12-14
Ashley Marie Kelly Foundation, American Red Cross, Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation, and Tulane University announce FREE Swimming Lessons
WHAT: Ashley Kelly Swim Program
FREE week of 45 minute classes teaching water safety, watershed awareness and American Red Cross swimming lessons
WHEN: Monday, May 12 - Friday, May 16, 2014
WHERE: Tulane University Reily Student Recreation Center @McAlister Extension off Willow St. in New Orleans. Park in the Diboll Parking Garage on the 6th floor.
FOR WHO: Children and Adults age 5 and older
REGISTRATION: begins May 1. (class sizes limited) Go to www.saveourlake.org homepage to register online or call Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation at 504-836-2238. Lessons at 5pm, 6pm, & 7pm
TO BRING: Come in a swimsuit and bring a towel.
On Monday, May 12th in the evening, Ashley Marie Kelly Foundation, American Red Cross, Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation, and Tulane University invite local residents (children over 5 years old and adults) to participate in a week of FREE swim safety lessons. Red Cross water safety instructors and staff will offer five evenings of 45 minute sessions at 5pm, 6pm, and 7pm. Sessions will take place at Tulane University Reily Student Recreation Center. Lessons are free and available to anyone five years or older. To reserve a place, register online at www.saveourlake.org These lessons are organized in honor of Ashley Marie Kelly, who lost her life in Lake Pontchartrain in the summer of 2003. In memoriam, her sister Lotoya Kelly helped create the Ashley Kelly Swim Program to teach young people about the importance of swim safety.
For more information, go to www.saveourlake.org or email JoAnn Burke, Education Coordinator, Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation at joann@saveourlake.org
JoAnn Burke
Education Coordinator
Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation
(504) 836-2238
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5-13-14
LIBRARY GENEALOGY SERIES FOR BEGINNERS AND INTERMEDIATES
OFFERED AT NIGHT FOR THE FIRST TIME
METAIRIE, LA - Sal Serio, curator of the American Italian Research Center at the East Bank Regional Library in Metairie, will lead a series of genealogical seminars for beginners during the spring of 2014.
The sessions are designed as introductions to basic genealogical research. They are open to the public and are free of charge.
All occur from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday evenings at the Eastbank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Avenue, Metairie.
The courses will focus on the following genealogical issues. Some of the courses will be presented by Serio and some will be presented by guest speakers.
7 p.m., Tuesday, May 13, 2014
"Using Libraries with Guest Linda Molinario"
7 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, 2014
"French Research with Guest Augusta Elmwood"
7 p.m., Tuesday, June 3, 2014
"German Research with Guest Earl Sundmaker"
7 p.m., Tuesday, June 10, 2014
"Italian Research"
7 p.m., Tuesday, June 17, 2014
"Military Records, with Guest Expert Shirley Lynch"
7 p.m., Tuesday, June 24, 2014
"Irish Research with Guest Sheila Larman"
7 p.m., Tuesday, July 1, 2014
"How Family Research Solved a 70-year-old World War I Mystery"
wcsmith@jefferson.lib.la.us<mailto:wcsmith@jefferson.lib.la.us
5-13-14
Greetings!
Fun facts brought to you by the RT BOOKLOVERS Convention:
**New York Times Bestselling author Sylvia Day's Crossfire series out sold E.L. James' Fifty Shades of Grey series by almost ten million copies.
**Critics are anticipating that Divergent will be the next big hit at the box office. The movie is based on the popular series by YA novelist Veronica Roth.
**Rizzoli and Isles begins its fifth season this summer. Viewers can thank author, Tess Gerritsen, for creating this series.
Meet these authors and 700 more at the 31st annual RT BOOKLOVERS Convention.
The convention kicks off with a salute to pioneers whose perseverance led to the creation of the multicultural romance genre in the late 1980s. Be there as the RT BOOKLOVERS Convention honors Sandra Kitt, Beverly Jenkins, and Brenda Jackson among others. Publishers took notice and opened the door for hundreds of African-American authors to weave stories with people of color as hero and heroines.
The excitement takes place at the Marriott Hotel on Canal Street, May 13th -18th, 2014.
Book your author and convention interviews today, and don't forget about live broadcasts. It's going to be crazy and you won't want to miss it.
IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact Pat Simmons, media 314-630-5856
pat.simmons@rtconvention.com
Lissa Woodson, libraries and book clubs, 773-263-6512
lissa@rtconvention.com
Lisa Watson, social media requests, 919-412-1102
lisa@rtconvention.com
www.rtconvention.com
THE ANNUAL RT BOOKLOVERS CONVENTION AND 700 AUTHORS BRING "THE BIG READ" TO THE BIG EASY!
This "Book Industry Event of the Year" offers more than 125 workshops for writers, readers, booksellers and librarians plus lots of book giveaways and prizes. Fans can mingle with New York bestselling authors like Heather Graham, Brenda Jackson, Francine Rivers, ReShonda Tate Billingsley and more!
The 2014 RT Booklovers Convention kicks off at the Marriott Hotel on Canal Street on Tuesday, May 13 and ends on Sunday, May 18.
Aspiring authors can hone their craft by attending more than 125 workshops covering 15 genres - including romance, erotica, thriller, paranormal, inspirational and steampunk - plus cutting edge programs on writers' hot topics like self-publishing and social networking.
Plus, meet with editors from New York publishing houses, pitch manuscripts to dozens of agents, and most of all meet and greet your favorite authors like - Lisa Kleypas, Eloisa James, Sylvia Day, Lee Child, Tess Gerritsen, Charlaine Harris, Karen Robard, and hundreds more. Day passes are available for only $99.
Besides our nightly costume parties, which make great visuals for television and the internet, one of this year's convention highlights will be a salute to legends of African-American romance.
Then RT BOOKLOVERS Convention goes crazy on Saturday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. It's FAN-tastic Day at the Marriott with two gigantic ballrooms filled with more than 700 new and bestselling authors selling and signing copies of their latest novels. Parents are invited to bring teens for the Teen Day program, sponsored by HarperTeen and popular YA authors. This program is packed with a day of games, plenty of prizes and book giveaways. Don't miss it! The $30 Teen Day Pass admits one teen and an adult chaperone.
Remember $99 day passes are available for the Monday-Friday workshops. Library patrons get in free to Saturday's book signing only, FAN-tastic Day is all about readers with tons of giveaways - book addicts are encouraged to bring an empty suitcase for all the free books, purchased books and giveaways. The FAN-tastic Day pass is only $55.
To request an author interview or a press badge, please contact Pat Simmons via email or cell. For more information about this not-to-be-missed book event, visit www.RTconvention.com. To see an overview of the workshops, click http://www.rtconvention.com/agenda?typer=All&panelist=All.
The Annual RT BOOKLOVERS Convention is brought to you by RT BOOK REVIEWS the magazine for fiction lovers with more than 250 new books reviewed in every issue, author interviews, book news, gossip and more.
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Pat Simmons, RT Convention Publicist
pat.simmons@rtconvention.com
www.rtconvention.com
314-630-5856 cell
314-831-8137 home
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5-14-14
Happy Hour for SOFAB at VIVE!- Hotel Le Marais
Wednesday, May 14 from 5-7:30 PM
VIVE! in the Hotel le Marais (717 Conti Street NOLA)
Join and support SoFAB with an after-work drink at Vive in the French Quarter, and a dollar from each drink will go directly to the Southern Food and Beverage Museum. Vive!, a delightful bar in the heart of the Quarter, will offer $6 mixed drinks, $5 Wines, and $4 beers. Still thirsty? Buy a second drink and you'll be sending $2 to SoFAB! If you really want to make a night out of it and enjoy the Quarter to the fullest, the Hotel le Marais will donate another $5 for each hotel room booked that night.
Book at: www.neworleanshotelcollection.com/Sofab
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Wednesday at the Square
As always, you can beat the lines and pre-purchase food and drink tickets at
www.wednesdayatthesquare.com. Tickets will be available for pick up at all concerts at the Will Call booth on N. Maestri Street - same side as food vendors. Tickets are valid for the entirety of the 2014 concert series."
Wednesday AFTER the Square
We will be at Manning's every week for our official Wednesday After The Square event. You can keep the party going at Manning's from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. after the music at the Square stops.
15th annual Wednesday at the Square lineup, which runs weekly through June 4.
The free concert series is held at Lafayette Square from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and also includes arts and crafts and food and drink vendors.
Check the full lineup and dates below:
May 14
Gravity A
King Rey
May 21
Dave Jordan & the NIA
Jacob Landry & the Right Lane Bandits
May 28
Flow Tribe
Colossal Heads
June 4
Anders Osborne
Seth Stainback & Roosterfoot
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Life Behind the Athlete FOUNDATION has devoted its energy and passion to help striving athletes who have overcome hardship and some sort of life challenge. Find out how you can contribute to the future of someone in need.
Our mission is to help guide athletes to success, motivate them to dream big, play hard, and don't quit. We hope to send as many athletes to college with a clear mind when it comes to moving into their dormroom and assuring they have all their essential needs for " the college life."
For more information, visit http://www.thelifebehindtheathletefoundation.com/
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801 Harrison Ave., NOLA 70124 | 5:00 - 8:30 PM
Save the Date for the spring markets:
May 14 | June 11
THE MARKETPLACE
Live Music | Food | Arts and Crafts | Kids Activities
Are you as excited about the spring as we are? We can't wait to get back outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. Don't miss Our April 9th marketplace of the spring .
Come out and socialize with friends and family while listening to music, eating, and shopping with our local vendors and artists. There will be 75 arts, crafts and food vendors on hand. Creative Sitters will be hosting the kid's activity booth. You can enjoy the famous grilled oysters from Drago's or Baked Alaska from Antoine's. Or the 2013 Oak Street Best Pork Po Boy by Bratz yall. Stop by the Friends of Lakeview Beverage booth to enjoy a refreshing array of thirst quenchers. Enjoy a delicious Velvet Cactus Margarita-frozen or on the rocks!
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5-15-14
Overview of Saints and Sinners Festival (May 15th - 18th)
As loyal Tennessee Williams Festival supporers, we thought you might be interested in checking out our affiliated Saints and Sinners Festival, an internationally-recognized event that brings together a who's who of LGBT publishers, writers and readers from throughout the United States and beyond!
Tickets to all events listed below can be found here.
Be sure to use the discount code SAS2014 to recieve 20% off of your on-line ticket purchases!
THURSDAY MAY 15, 2014
Book launch/Fundraiser 7 P.M.
Beauregard-Keyes House: 1113 Chartres St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70116
This event is a fundraiser for the Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival and the NO/AIDS Task Force. This book launch will feature readings from the Saints and Sinners Anthology from the finalists of our short fiction contest.
FRIDAY MAY 16, 2014
Master Classes
Hotel Monteleone: 214 Royal St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
Times listed with individual writers below
Jeff Mann 10am
Wilson and Sternglantz 10am
Felice Picano 11:30am
Edmund White 1:30pm
Carol Anshaw 1:30pm
Michele Karlsberg 3pm
Accomplished writers will teach classes on a number of topics ranging from the editing process in a literary work to the task of drawing from and shaping one's own experiences into a narrative.
SAS Prep Your Pitch! 11:30am Prep Your Pitch! One of the world's largest independent publishers of LGBTQ literature will be hearing pitches at Saints and Sinners. Bold Strokes Books editor Ruth Sternglantz is taking appointments for 10 minute meetings. The full spectrum of LGBTQ general and genre fictions (including YA) welcome. Email resternglantz@gmail.com to requst an appointment and to learn more, pitch appointments will be during this time slot in Royal B (ballroom). For more information about Bold Strokes Books, check their website: www.boldstrokesbooks.com.
Walking Tour
Two opportunities to participate in this event: Friday May 16 at 3 P.M. and Saturday May 16 at 10 A.M.
Leaves from lobby of the Hotel Monteleone: 214 Royal St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 and travels all over French Quarter. This LGBT themed literary walking tour will take guests through the often hidden world of gay history in New Orleans while discussing the work of the writers who contributed their voices to the Crescent City's rich cultural history.
SAS "Glitter with the Literati" Welcome Party
Hermann-Grima House: 820 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70112
Friday, May 16 at 6:30 P.M. Join us in the beautiful courtyard of the Hermann-Grima house for snacks and cocktails with some of the writers who will be speaking in the Festival's panels.
SATURDAY MAY 17 and SUNDAY MAY 18, 2015
Hotel Monteleone: 214 Royal St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
See a full PDF of panels here.
All day included in registration.
Writers from around the world will discuss topics pertaining to writing and the literary life. Practical information for all readers and writers.
SUNDAY MAY 18, 2014
Closing Party, 4-6 P.M.
Hotel Monteleone Riverview Room: 214 Royal St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
Close out the festival with cocktails on the top floor of the Hotel Monteleone in the Riverview Room which offers a breathtaking view of the city. We'll recognize outstanding members of the LGBT community and induct this year's class of the Saints and Sinners Hall of Fame for their contributions to LGBT literature.
SPECIAL EVENTS / OTHER OFFERING (VARIED TIMES) Including:
FRIDAY, SATURDAY and SUNDAY MAY 16, 17 and 18th at 10pm
A GLBT Late Night Variety Show - Every Saint Has A Past, Every Sinner Has A Future: A GLBT Late Night Variety Show
The Shadowbox Theatre: 2400 Saint Claude Ave, New Orleans, Lousiana 70117
A variety show of the queerest sort, produced by Xena Zeit-Geist in conjunction with The Saints & Sinners GLBT Literary Festival ! Burlesque, boylesque, drag, music, fire-eating, dance, prizes, and more! Let us entertain you with three nights of gender-defying performances that would make Oscar Wilde blush.**Seating is limited! Please arrive early!** Drinks will be available for purchase. The Shadowbox only accepts cash at this time.
Be sure and check out our full schedule of events by clicking here.
http://sasfest.org/
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EASTBANK REGIONAL LIBRARY'S GREAT BOOKS CLUB
ANNOUNCE THEIR UPCOMING SELECTIONS
METAIRIE, LA - The members of the Great Books Discussion Group have announced their reading schedule through summer of 2014.
The group meets at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.
The group's events are open to the public and are free of charge. Registration is not required.
Gwen Kelley says that members of the group have a goal to understand the world's great literature. "We strive to understand what the author wants to say and how the novel affected its time," she says." We want to know what makes each book great."
Those interested in attending the group's meetings should read the following books and show up for meetings on the following dates.
- 7 p.m., Thursday, May 15 - The House of Mirth, by Edith Wharton
- 7 p.m., Thursday, June 19 - A Passage to India, by E. M. Forster
- 7 p.m., Thursday, July 17 - Mansfield Park, by Jane Austen
- 7 p.m., Thursday, August 21 - The Red Badge of Courage, by Stephen Crane
For more information regarding this presentation, contact Chris Smith, Manager of Adult Programming for the library, at 504-889-8143 or wcsmith@jefferson.lib.la.us.
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5-16-14
Journalist Soledad O'Brien will deliver a keynote address May 16 at commencement ceremonies for the University of New Orleans.
She also will receive an honorary doctor of humane letters degree.
The graduation ceremonies are planned for 3 p.m. at the Lakefront Arena.
O'Brien currently appears on the HBO program "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel."
5-16-14
Sunset at the Landing Concert Fri., May 16 from 6 -9 p.m. at the foot of
Columbia Street in Covington. The concert is free and all are encouraged to
bring chairs and refreshments. The event is sponsored by Heritage Band of St. Tammany, the City of Covington and the Covington Farmers Market. This month's show features Tom, Rose and the Stringalong Band and The Bloomin' Onions.
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5-17-14
for Veteran's Opening Ceremony and Entertainment:
11 AM - Veteran's Opening Ceremony
David Kiviaho and Sharon Sandifer - LVF Chairs
Lt. Colonel Scott Forrest
Marine Corporal Matt Cole
Sean Noel - St. Tammany Remembers
Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne
Secretary of State Tom Schedler
Senator AG Crowe
Representative Greg Cromer
St. Tammany Parish President Pat Brister
Slidell Mayor Freddy Drennan
Debbie Crouch - Executive Director/East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity
1 PM - Tribute to America
Performed and Produced by Missi Spinosa
2:30 PM - Redline - Band
4:00 PM- Slidell Chief of Police Randy Smith
4:10 PM Car Awards - Barry Barone/B and B Motorsports and Coastal Cruisers Slidell
4:30 PM - Witness - Band
6:30 PM - Bag of Donuts - Band
8:30 PM - Top Cats - Band
5-17-14
THE ANNUAL RT BOOKLOVERS CONVENTION AND 700 AUTHORS BRING "THE BIG READ" TO THE BIG EASY!
WHEN: Saturday, May 17, 2014
WHERE: The Marriott Hotel on Canal Street
TIME: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
FAN-tastic Day begins at 10 a.m., and the day is all about readers with tons of giveaways - book addicts are encouraged to bring an empty suitcase for all the free books, purchased books and giveaways. FAN-tastic Day pass is only $55.
TEEN Day: Parents are invited to bring teens, between the ages 13 to 18. The program is packed with a day of games, plenty of prizes and book giveaways, is sponsored by HarperTeen and popular YA authors. Don't miss it! The Teen Day pass is only $30.
The Book Fair with more than 700 authors, representing 15 genres will sell and sign copies of their novels in two gigantic ballrooms is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet New York Times bestselling authors like E L James (Fifty Shades of Grey), Veronica Roth (Divergent), Charlaine Harris (HBO's True Blood series) Heather Graham, Debbie Macomber, Francine Rivers, Brenda Jackson, and hundreds more, plus, local and regional authors. This is New Orleanians' chance to mix and mingle with their favorite authors. Library patrons get in free by showing their current library cards to the book fair only. Otherwise, it's only $5 bucks at the door.
To request an author interview or a press badge, please contact Pat Simmons via email or cell. For more information about this not-to-be-missed book event, visit www.RTconvention.com
The Annual RT BOOKLOVERS Convention is brought to you by RT BOOK REVIEWS the magazine for fiction lovers with more than 250 new books reviewed in every issue, author interviews, book news, gossip and more.
5-17-14
ABITA SPRINGS OPRY
SATURDAY, May 17, 7-9p.m. AT THE ABITA SPRINGS TOWN HALL 22161 LEVEL
ST. DOORS OPEN AT 5:45.
LINE UP:
Big Shine: House Band, Acoustic Country and Bluegrass
The Oliviers
Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue.
Shotgun Jazz Band: Trad. N.O. Jazz
Advanced Reserved Seating call Kathy at 985-892-0711. All tickets are $18.00. Closed circuit TV available outside with free seating in the event of a sell out.
SPRING 2014 SCHEDULE
Our performances are always on the third Saturdays in the Spring and Fall in the months of May, September, October, November. The show is from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM.
http://www.abitaopry.org/index.html
For ticket information, please contact Kathy Armand at 985-892-0711. All tickets are $18. We have not raised our prices for several years, and intend to keep them at that price. Please keep in mind that the choicest seats go first. Nothing pains us more than to turn folks away because of a sell-out. We always try to find a way to get people in.
How to Find Us
Abita Springs Town Hall
22161 Level Street
Abita Springs, Louisiana
70420
From New Orleans, cross the Lake Ponchatrain Causeway and proceed to Covington. Bear to the right at the fork near the Walgreens and McDonalds onto Bus. 190. Bear right again on Hwy 21 to Bogalusa and bear right one block later at the fire station onto hwy 36 to Abita Springs. Turn left at the traffic circle in Abita Springs and the Town Hall is 2 blocks on the left.
From Baton Rouge, take Interstate 12 East to the Covington exit (190 North) and follow the directions above.
From the Mississippi coast, take Interstate 10 West to Slidell, LA. Proceed on I-10 until you see Interstate 12. Take Interstate 12 West to exit 65 (hwy 59 North). Travel north to Abita Springs. Go straight through traffic circle in Abita and the Town Hall is 2 blocks on the left.
May 17, 2014
Pot Luck String Band: Our third house band focuses on traditional Americana with an emphasis on bluegrass. Besides strong instrumentation and vocals, the band's leader Van Glynn always offers some fine historical notes on the songs.
Hanalena: These two sisters have developed a wonderful blend of bluegrass, and country music. They are currently based in Nashville, but are well traveled and have performed in some prestigious venues. They offer a great stage presence and their harmonies blend perfectly. They follow in the footsteps of singing sibling duets that possess the genetic blending that can only come from siblings.
Lost in the Holler: If you are a fan of very traditional American music, these people will be a real treat. They are yet another group who have displayed their talents on the streets of New Orleans. When they contacted us, and we listened to their music, it was an easy decision to invite them to perform at the Opry.
The Dapper Dandies: This is a returning group to our stage. They performed at our annual Music and Arts Festival in the past and were well received by the crowds. If you are a fan of traditional New Orleans Jazz, you will love this group.
Please don't forget that following every show, many of our musicians gather at the Abita Brew Pub to jam. Some of the best music performed on Opry nights has been at this after-the-show jam. It allows a blending of some really great musicians to play in an informal atmosphere, and some really great and unique stuff has come out of those jams
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5-18-14
THE ART&SOUL AUCTION IS ONLINE:
Bid now and at the ART&SOUL gala, hosted by The NOCCA Institute and The Lupin Foundation on May 18
Last year's ART&SOUL was a great kickoff to NOCCA's exciting campus expansion, and the party continues this spring with a special celebration to raise the roof!
On Sunday, May 18th, The NOCCA Institute and The Lupin Foundation will celebrate the construction of the new NOCCA Forum with live entertainment, delicious food, abundant libations, a fantastic silent auction sponsored by the Arlene & Joseph Meraux Charitable Foundation, and more.
You can start bidding on auction items right now by clicking here.
https://myab.co/events/kE/
And you can keep bidding all through the event, either through your mobile phone, or via one of our "personal shoppers". We'll have a charging station on-site, just in case your phone battery runs out.
The Patrick Family Patron Party begins at 6pm, and the ART&SOUL Gala follows from 7pm - 10pm, with entertainment sponsored by First NBC Bank. The lineup features NOCCA students, faculty, and alumni, including Young Alum Co-Chairs Alexis Marceaux and Sam Craft and their band, Alexis and The Samurai.
This year's ART&SOUL is dedicated to the memory of one of NOCCA's most passionate fans, Dr. Ralph Lupin, who passed away on Thursday, May 1. He will be deeply missed.
Tickets to ART&SOUL start at $65 for young NOCCA supporters. Follow the link below to order yours.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-2014-artsoul-gala-tickets-10459355213?ref=ebtn
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5-22-14
We are thrilled to announce that Thursday, May 22, 2014 will be the official grand opening date for The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk in New Orleans!
The highly-anticipated opening of The Outlet Collection will occur in time for Memorial Day Weekend. The center will be set as the city's new premier destination for shopping, dining and entertainment in the heart of a downtown setting.
To celebrate our opening, we are hosting a $10,000 'Savor the Savings' Grand Opening sweepstakes. Everyone that signs up before May 31 will be entered to win gift cards and prizes from Riverwalk's incredible tenants. Please sign up today and forward to your friends, family and colleagues for your chance to win and to get the latest news and deals at http://www.riverwalkneworleans.com/RewardsClub
The Howard Hughes Corporation� To Open the Outlet Collection at Riverwalk in New Orleans Memorial Day Weekend
Nation's First Downtown Outlet Center Will Officially Welcome Shoppers May 22, 2014
the highly-anticipated opening of The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk will occur in time for Memorial Day Weekend. The celebration showcasing the city's new premier destination for shopping, dining and entertainment in the heart of New Orleans will kick-off with a grand opening ceremony on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at 9:30am in Spanish Plaza followed by a weekend of engaging festivities. Guests will be able to indulge at the nation's first outlet center located in a downtown setting, welcoming retailers to the iconic location along the Mississippi River at the base of Canal and Poydras Streets.
In advance of the opening, fashionistas, foodies and insatiable shoppers are encouraged to sign up for the center's exclusive Riverwalk Rewards Club to stay up to date with The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk's latest news and special offers. Individuals joining the Rewards Club prior to May 31, 2014 will be automatically entered in The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk's $10,000 'Savor the Savings' Grand Opening Sweepstakes.
Virtually all of the space at The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk is leased with well-known national outlet retailers, many of which will be opening their first location in the state, as well as local favorites. Anchor tenants include Coach Factory Store, Coach Men's Factory Store, Forever 21 and Last Call Studio by Neiman Marcus. Caf� du Monde, Chico's Outlet, Clarks/Bostonian Outlet, Gap Outlet, Guess Factory Store, Hartstrings Childrenswear, It'Sugar, Kay Jewelers, Kenneth Cole Company Store, LOFT Outlet, Lucky Brand, Puma, Raising Cane's, Red Mango, Sunglass Hut Outlet, The Fudgery, Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill, Tommy Bahama, U.S. Polo Assn. and dozens of other retailers will appeal to locals and visitors to New Orleans. The full list of tenants can be viewed at www.RiverwalkNewOrleans.com .
"Our redevelopment and repositioning of this symbolic riverfront property will deliver a distinct mix of retail and entertainment offerings unmatched in the region," said Grant Herlitz, President of The Howard Hughes Corporation. "Beyond the impact of these compelling options for locals and visitors, we are pleased to be a part of the continued revitalization of New Orleans."
Tenants Description
A Simpler Time Nostalgic Art, D�cor, Vintage Signs & Gifts
Aeropostale Outlet Young Men's & Women's Apparel
Aerosoles Outlet Women's Shoes
American Eagle Outfitters Men's, Women's & Children's Apparel
Auntie Anne's Food & Beverage - Pretzels
Avalon Salon & Spa Nail Salon & Spa
Caf� Du Monde Food & Beverage - Beignets
Cajun Kids Outlet Children's Clothing
Carter's Outlets Children's Clothing - Newborn to Size 7
Charlotte Russe Women's Clothing
Chico's Outlet Women's Clothing
Claire's Women's & Young Girl's Accessories
Clarks/Bostonian Outlet Men's & Women's Shoes
Coach Factory Store Women's Designer Handbags & Shoes
Coach Men's Factory Store Men's Designer Briefcases, Shoes, Apparel & Accessories
Crabby Jack's General Store Gifts & Conveniences
Crazy Lobster Food & Beverage - Seafood
Crocs Shoes, Sandals & Clogs
Dazzlingz Women's Accessories & Jewelry
Dress Barn/Dress Barn Woman Women's Clothing & Accessories
Famous Footwear Shoes, Boots & Sandals, Footwear for the Entire Family
Fat Tuesday's Food & Beverage - Daiquiris
Forever 21 Women's Clothing
Fossil Company Store Watches, Handbags, Charms & Clothing
Gap Outlet Clothing for Men, Women, Kids & Babies
GNC Vitamins, Supplements, Nutrition & Health Products
Great American Cookies Food & Beverage - Cookies
Guess Factory Store Jeans, Clothing & Accessories
Gumbo Toys Outlet Toys
Gymboree Outlet Infant's, Toddler's & Children's Clothing and Accessories Ages Newborn to 12 Years
Haagen Dazs Food & Beverage - Ice Cream
HanesBrands/Bali, Playtex, Champion Intimate Apparel & Hosiery
Hartstrings Childrenswear Designer Children's Clothing
It'Sugar Food & Beverage - Candy & Novelty
Izzo's Illegal Burrito Food & Beverage - Burritos
Johnston & Murphy Factory Store Men's & Women's Shoes & Apparel
Kay Jewelers Jewelry
Kenneth Cole Company Store Men's & Women's Designer Handbags & Shoes
Kitchen Collection Kitchen Gadgets, Tools & Small Appliances
Lids Locker Room Licensed Apparel & Sports Accessories
Life in the Big Easy Gifts & Souvenirs
Lindt Chocolate Caf� Food & Beverage- Desserts & Chocolate
Local Charm Jewelry Studio
LOFT Outlet Women's Clothing
Lucky Brand Outlets Men's & Women's Clothing & Designer Jeans
Mandarin Express Food & Beverage - Chinese
Mardi Gras Masquerade Gifts & Souvenirs
Mike Anderson's Seafood Food & Beverage - Seafood/Cajun Creole
Mona's Cafe Food & Beverage - Mediterranean
Mooyah Burgers Food & Beverage - Burgers
Motherhood Maternity Outlet Women's Maternity Clothing
Neiman Marcus Last Call Studio Designer Department Store
New Balance Factory Store Shoes & Apparel
NOLA & Co. Apparel, Gifts & Souvenirs
NOLA Tropical Winery Food & Beverage - Fruit Wines
PaPa Praline Food & Beverage - Best Pralines in New Orleans
Perfumania Men's & Women's Fragrances
PS from Aeropostale Boys & Girls Casual Apparel
PUMA Men's & Women's Athletic Gear
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers Food & Beverage - Chicken Fingers
Red Mango Food & Beverage - Frozen Yogurt & Smoothies
Samsonite Company Store Luggage, Suitcases & Travel Bags
Skechers USA Shoes, Sneakers, Sandals & Boots
Smoothie King Food & Beverage - Smoothies
South Philly Steak & Fries Food & Beverage - Philly Steaks
Steve Madden Shoes & Handbags
Sunglass Hut Outlet Sunglasses for Men, Women & Kids
Sunglass Warehouse Sunglasses for Men, Women & Kids
Swim 'n Sport Outlet Women's & Juniors Swimwear
Tax Free Shopping Louisiana Tax Free Shopping
The Fudgery Food & Beverage - Fudgery
The Market by Villa Food & Beverage - Healthy & Fresh
Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill Food & Beverage - Bar & Grill
Tommy Bahama Men's & Women's Apparel & Home Furnishings
U.S. Polo Assn. Outlet Men's & Women's Clothing
Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen Food & Beverage - Italian
Wink's Donuts Food & Beverage- Donuts
Wilson's Leather Outlet Leather Outerwear, Handbags & Accessories
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6-7-14
EXCITING WEEKEND OF EVENTS FOR CONFEDERACY OF DUNCES FANS
CONTACT: Marti Luke, Event Coordinator, 225-572-5959 martiluke@reagan.com
The first weekend in June will be an exciting one for A Confederacy of Dunces fans in South Louisiana. A Confederacy of Dunces is the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by New Orleans author, John Kennedy Toole, who took his own life in 1969 before the book was published. Since publication in 1980, the book has been awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Literature in 1981, sold over 1.5 million copies, and been translated into 18 languages.
Much of the story of Toole, the creation of his masterpiece and its tortured path to publication has been a mystery until the publication of Butterfly in the Typewriter by Cory MacLauchlin in 2012. Butterfly is an exhaustive biography of Toole and the detailed story of Confederacy's creation to publication and beyond.
In 2010, another exceptional work of art, The Omega Point, an award-winning documentary by Louisiana filmmaker Joe Sanford of Pelican Pictures. According to Sanford, the film "traces Mr. Toole's old-line, New Orleans family with a narrative woven neatly through interviews with associates of the author and scholars seeking the truth to his life story. The film leads you to one "fatal moment (in which) the world lost a great observer of mankind and a brilliant author in his prime".
On June 7-8, lovers of A Confederacy of Dunces can feast on two exceptional events both guaranteed to deepen their love of the novel and increase their understanding of the author's life and death.
On Saturday, June 7, Ignatius' Escape from Baton Rouge Bus Tour will retrace the steps of Confederacy protagonist, Igtnatius Reilly's bus trip back to New Orleans after a disastrous job interview in Baton Rouge. Butterfly author, Cory MacLauchlin will guide participants through John K Toole's New Orleans from the Toole Collection at Tulane University Library, to several of Toole's favorite watering holes in the French Quarter, Toole's gravesite and finally for a private tour of The Lucky Dog Warehouse and a chance to feast on the iconic Lucky Dog, a Confederacy "character" itself. Along the way, MacLauchlin will regale you with little know facts and tales about Toole, his life and his literary masterpiece.
The cost of the Tour is $100 (plus processing fees) per person and includes all transportation, meals, tours and presentations at the JKT Collection and Lucky Dog Warehouse. Seating is limited. Tickets may be purchase from The Manship Theatre Ticket Office.
The Ignatius Escape Tour on Saturday will be followed on Sunday, June 8 with a 3 PM Matinee screening of The Omega Point documentary which will include a presentation by filmmaker, Joe Sanford and by Butterfly author, Cory MacLauchlin. There will also be the opportunity to purchase Butterfly in the Typewriter and have it signed by the author. Tickets for The Omega Point are$10 per person and also available at the Manship Theatre Ticket Office.
The Manship Ticket Office is located at 100 Lafayette Street, Downtown Baton Rouge. Tickets may be purchased in person at the Theatre. By phone: 225-344-0334, Toll Free: 866-451-2787 or online www.manshiptheatre.org
IGNATIUS REILLY'S ESCAPE
FROM BATON ROUGE and return
To new Orleans!
SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2014 10 AM DEPARTURE - 8 PM RETURN
MANSHIP THEATRE - SHAW CENTER FOR THE ARTS 100 LAFAYETTE ST
$100 (plus processing fees) per person includes all transportation, meals, tours and presentations at the JKT Collection and Lucky Dog Warehouse
Join Cory MacLauchlin, author of Butterfly In The Typewriter: The Tragic Life of John Kennedy Toole and the Remarkable Story of A Confederacy of Dunces, as you retrace the steps of Ignatius Reilly's escape from Baton Rouge to the safety of New Orleans after a disastrous job interview! Butterfly is a biographical masterpiece and the chance to spend the day with its author will be magical for any Confederacy of Dunces devotee! Along the way, Cory will regale you with little known facts and tales, unveiled by his exhaustive research, of the amazing life of JKT, the creation of Confederacyand its tortuous journey to publication and beyond!
10 AM Departure - Jelly Doughnuts (WITH the jelly still intact!) along the way
11:15 AM NOLA Participants Pick Up - Exact Location TBD
11:30 AM Private tour and presentation of the JKT Papers Collection at the Tulane University Library
1:00 PM Drive down Broadway past the former Dominican College, where JKT beguiled the young women students during the last few years of his life and view the simple Uptown cottage where JKT and Thelma lived (if the walls could talk!)
1:30 PM Head Downtown to the French Quarter for a lunch of Central Grocery muffulettas in Jackson Square followed by a bar crawl through some of Toole's favorite Quarter watering holes.
5:30 PM A Private tour of the one and only Lucky Dog Warehouse on Gravier Street and the chance to dine on the delicious dogs themselves before returning to Baton Rouge.
6:45 PM NOLA Participants Drop Off at Pick Up Point
8:00 PM Return to Manship Theatre
SEATING IS EXTREMELY LIMITED!
MAKE YOUR RESERVATION TODAY BY CONTACTING
THE MANSHIP THEATRE TICKET DESK
100 LAFAYETTE STREET - DOWNTOWN BATON ROUGE
225-344-0334 OR TOLL FREE 866-451-2787
WEBSITE: www.manshiptheatre.org
Marti Luke, Event Coordinator 345 S Club Ave Saint Gabriel, LA 70776 225-572-5959 CELL 225-208-1476 FAX
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7-3-14
ATTENTION SHUTTERBUGS!
WESTBANK CAMERA CLUB WILL HOLD ITS 2014 MEETINGS
AT WESTBANK REGIONAL LIBRARY
METAIRIE, LA - The Westbank Camera Club will conduct its 2014 meetings at the Westbank Regional Library, 2751 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey.
The meetings are free-of-charge and are open to the public. Reservations are not required.
The group will meet at the following times and dates.
6 to 8:30 p.m., June 3, 2014
6 to 8:30 p.m., July 1, 2014
6 to 8:30 p.m., August 5, 2014
6 to 8:30 p.m., September 9, 2014
6 to 8:30 p.m., October 7, 2014
6 to 8:30 p.m., November 11, 2014
6 to 8:30 p.m., December 2, 2014
The Westbank Camera Club exists to promote and educate about photography. The club's activities include: educational programs; member competitions; field trips; exhibits of members' work; and as a community for sharing an interest in photography. Film enthusiasts of all skill levels are welcome.
For more information regarding this event, contact Chris Smith, Manager of Adult Programming for the library, at 504-889-8143 or wcsmith@jefferson.lib.la.us.
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5-31-14 
POSTPONED TO SATURDAY, MAY 31 It's the Weather, folks. Just life in the swamps! Friends of Lakeview and Lakeview Civic Improvement Association presents 4th Annual Taste at the Lake POSTPONED to Saturday, May 31, 2014 Please plan to attend the 4th annual Taste at the Lake celebration of food, music, wine, and community spirit. The festivities will take place on Saturday, May 31, 2014, adjacent to Robert Fresh Market, 135 Robert E. Lee Blvd. from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm in West Lakeshore Shopping Center where patrons and attendees will gather to celebrate and support the continued restoration of our neighborhood, including the "Lighting the Way" project at New Basin Canal Park. In you are interested in participating as an event volunteer, food & beverage vendor, or sponsor, please call 504-569-0964. http://tasteatthelake.com/ Friends of Lakeview and Lakeview Civic Improvement Association presents Volunteers Needed! Complimentary Admission Included! Click to Contact: Emily at: mlyschmidt@gmail.com Please plan to attend the 4th annual Taste at the Lake celebration of food, music, wine, and community spirit. The festivities will take place on Saturday, April 5, 2014, adjacent to Robert Fresh Market, 135 Robert E. Lee Blvd. from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm in West Lakeshore Shopping Center where patrons and attendees will gather to celebrate and support the continued restoration of our neighborhood, including the "Lighting the Way" project at New Basin Canal Park. Your neighborhood associations and our generous sponsors will host a beautiful evening event featuring fine wines, beers, beverages, and over thirty restaurants including: Robert Fresh Market * Mondo * Brisbi's * The Velvet Cactus Lakeview Harbor * El Gato Negro * Reginelli's * Two Tony's Chateau Caf� * Another Broken Egg * Maple Cafe' * The Blue Crab Lakeview Pearl * Cava on Harrison * Vincent's Italian Cuisine * Oceana Grill Copeland's * Le Foret * La Madeleine * ETC Catering * Bistreaux at the Bank Cajun Moon Catering * Gordon Biersch * Bissap Breeze * ZoZo's Ming's * Jaeger Burger * Mason Dupuy Hotel * Star Steak & Lobster Romano Italian Street Food * Dat's Good Food Catering * Jack Dempsey's Cook Me Something Mister and beverages provided by: The Bulldog * Nola Snow Snowballs Parlay's * Budweiser/Southern Eagle Live entertainment will be provided by: 5:45 pm to 7:00 pm: Soljet The premier old school new school alternative cover band 7:00 pm 'till: Rock n Soul Rock n Soul 8:00/30 pm ish Amanda Shaw All food, beverages, and entertainment are included in your ticket purchase! Become a Patron! Benefits include early admission at 5:45 pm, the patron tent with its own bar, reserved table and chairs, private bathroom facilities, a commemorative poster designed by Bunny Matthews, and name recognition included with the sponsors at the event and in LAKEVIEWS newsletter. Taste at the Lake is sponsored by Banner Chevrolet and is a volunteer effort of the Friends of Lakeview and Lakeview Civic Improvement Association in partnership with WGNO ABC 26 / WNOL NOLA 38 and THIS TV. Ticket sales will support the continued recovery and beautification efforts in Lakeview. Tickets are $45.00. Patron Tickets are $100 Tickets are sale NOW! Just Click https://www.tasteatthelake.com/buy-now/ Fourth Annual FestiGals Weekend June 19-22, 2014 New Orleans French Quarter 7-3-14 20th Anniversary Essence Festival July 3-6, 2014, New Orleans, LA 7-16-14 
8-9-14 
Saints release preseason schedule
The New Orleans Saints have announced opponents they will face in the NFL preseason:
Week of Aug. 9 (Date TBA) at St. Louis Rams
Week of Aug. 16 (Date TBA) vs Tennessee Titans
Saturday, Aug. 23 at Indianapolis Colts
Thursday, Aug. 28 vs Baltimore Ravens (8:00pm)
The regular season schedule has not yet been released, but the Saints will face the following opponents:
At home:
Baltimore Ravens
Cincinnati Bengals
Green Bay Packers
Minnesota Vikings
San Francisco 49ers
Atlanta Falcons
Carolina Panthers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On the road:
Chicago Bears
Cleveland Browns
Detroit Lions
Pittsburgh Steelers
Dallas Cowboys
Atlanta Falcons
Carolina Panthers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
NFL Kickoff 2014 Weekend will begin on Thursday night, Sept. 4, and the regular season will conclude on Dec. 28.
Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona will be played on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015. |
Love New Orleans,
She Will Love You Back
Sincerely,
Frank Stansbury
LaFete News
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Cleanest City Challenge Judging May 8 ● NOLA Clean in 2014 | To get ready for the Cleanest City Challenge final judging next week, residents are encouraged to form Adopt-A-Block groups and pick up litter regularly in their neighborhoods. Talk to merchants about sponsoring their blocks and activities. Clean the curb on your block and clean the catch basins of leaves & debris. Involve churches, schools, businesses and organizations. Help is especially needed from Carrollton businesses (and homeowners) from I-10 exit to Orleans Avenue. To help or share suggestions, contact ccnola1@gmail.com
http://keepneworleansbeautiful.com/2014/04/30/199/
http://nowfe.com/events
New Orleans Wine & Food Experience Uncorks Exclusive Ticket Packages
Offered at a 30% savings when compared to purchasing individual tickets
NEW ORLEANS, LA - The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience is thrilled to announce there are several exclusive VIP ticket packages available for the discerning palate. Each of the three packages includes a NOWFE gift bag which provides event check-in services at the NOWFE Hospitality Suite in the Hotel Monteleone, a welcome packet with a personal itinerary, access to invitation only NOWFE events and a $25 credit on official NOWFE merchandise. These packages are offered at a 30% savings when compared to purchasing individual tickets. "We're excited to be able to offer these packages with priceless amenities," states Jamie Peckenpaugh, NOWFE Executive Director. "Whatever we can do to make the NOWFE experience even better is a top priority." There are three levels of packages from which guests may choose:
The Grand Degustation -- $1200 per person
Access for one (1) guest to the following NOWFE events:
- Wednesday night Private Industry Party.
- Thursday's Vinola Tasting.
- Thursday's Royal Street Stoll (early entry and access in to NOWFE Guest Lounge area.)
- Two (2) Friday seminars of your choice. (limited availability)
- Friday's Grand Tasting (early entry and access in to NOWFE Guest Lounge area.)
- Friday evening's Gateaux Show.
- Two (2) Saturday seminars of your choice. (limited availability)
- Saturday Grand Tasting (early entry and access in to NOWFE Guest Lounge area.)
- Saturday evening's Dinner Lab/NOWFE 1st ever collaborative dining experiment.
The Grand Krewe -- $850 per person
Access for one (1) guest to the following NOWFE events:
- Complementary seat at an official Wednesday night NOWFE Wine Dinner. (Based on availability)
- Wednesday night Private Industry Party.
- Thursday's Vinola Tasting
- Thursday's Royal Street Stoll (early entry and access in to NOWFE Guest Lounge area.)
- Three (3) Friday seminars of your choice. (limited availability)
- Two (2) Saturday seminars of your choice. (limited availability)
The Grand Nouveaux -- $450 per person
Access for one (1) guest to the following NOWFE events:
- One (1) Friday seminar of your choice. (limited availability)
- Friday evening's Gateaux Show.
- One (1) Saturday seminar of your choice. (limited availability)
- Saturday's Grand Tasting (early entry and access in to NOWFE Guest Lounge area).
The Hotel Monteleone, NOWFE's Headquarter Hotel, will be offering any guest who purchases one of the special VIP packages a special room rate of $173.00 plus tax - Use Code: NOWFE14 when visiting hotelmonteleone.com to make room reservations.
For more information or to purchase additional tickets visit nowfe.com
For More Information:
Liz Bodet
504.583.5550; lizbodet@gmail.com
CREMANT, CRU & D�J� VU
New Orleans Wine & Food Experience announces 2014 Seminar Series
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience is excited to announce it's 2014 Seminar Series, as part of the four-day event which takes place May 21 - 24, 2014. As NOWFE celebrates its 22nd year it continues to bring together world-renowned winemakers, celebrated chefs and industry insiders in a showcase of signature events and seminars designed to educate, entertain and inspire.
The 2014 Seminar Series attendees will discover the hottest trends in wine and food with seminars such as "I Get a Kick from Cr�mant," learn why Cr�mant is not just an afterthought or a necessary alternative; "Tour d'Grand Cru," a rare tasting opportunity at which the President of Louis Latour, Bernard Retornaz, will walk attendees through each of the wines, commenting on their superior quality and vintage-specific characteristics; and "D�j� Vu in the Vieux Carr�," focusing on the French Quarter's revitalization, renovation and revision of some of the city's most revered dining establishments, as well as newer restaurants that now call a storied Vieux Carr� address home.
The 2014 event also includes Wine Dinners hosted by more than 30 New Orleans area restaurants and visiting wine makers; Vinola, NOWFE's premium tasting event; the Royal Street Stroll presented by Rouses, NOWFE's signature event set in the heart of the French Quarter. The weekend culminates with Grand Tastings on Friday and Saturday with a collection of more than 75 chefs under one roof and winemakers and purveyors from approximately 175 wineries showcasing over 1000 wines and serving culinary bites from our region. In addition, at the Saturday Grand Tasting the 8th annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off hosted by the Louisiana Seafood Promotion & Marketing Board will crown the "King or Queen of Louisiana Seafood," who will then represent Louisiana in the eighth annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off. This year also marks the third year for the Big Gateaux Show, a pastry competition and tasting at which spectacularly designed cakes will be paired with several high end champagnes, Prosecco, spirits and liqueurs, and celebrity judges and attendees will choose a winner of the $5000 cash prize, courtesy of Swiss Chalet.
Other seminars of the 2014 series include:
Fresh and Dried: The charming Tony Apostolakos of Masi will lead the way through the fresh and dried components of Masi Agricola's Masianco Pinot Grigio, Bonacosta Valpolicella, Campofiorin and Costasera Amarone. Discover the unique qualities between wines made from "fresh" grapes with those made with semi-dried grapes using either the Doppio Fermentzione (Double Fermentation) or Appassimento winemaking techniques.
Talk Dirty to Me: Soil alone does not make great wine. But it is so important that no winemaker underestimates its value. There are physical characteristics about soil at all depths throughout every vineyard in the world, which are key to the quality of the bottled wine. Join winemakers Clay Mauritson, Mauritson Wines, and Jay Somers, J. Christopher Wines, as they dish the scoop on dirt and how different soils in different places can direct a diverse outcome of the same grape. It may not be for the reasons you think!
Postcards from the Kitchen: Embark on a culinary journey with your tour guides: Tory McPhail of Commanders Palace, Stephen Stryjewski of Cochon and Ryan Prewitt of P�che. Live vicariously through their travels as they discuss the influences their journeys have made in their dishes. Ramey Wine Cellars will be joining the chefs to provide the perfect pairings. Bon Voyage!
The Glass Matters! Riedel brings 250 years of glassmaking skill to the finest wine glasses in the world. Skeptical that the glassware does indeed impact the quality of the wine? During this guided journey, taste for yourself how the flavors and aromas of wines are enhanced when a glass shape is designed according to the character of the wine. It is an eye opening and amazing experience! To top it off, you will receive a set of Riedel Vinum XL glasses.
Temper Tantrums: Join award winning pastry chef Rhonda Ruckman from the Link Restaurant Group as this culinary expert takes you on a cavalcade through the history of cooking with chocolate, how it has changed and naming names of the best craft chocolatiers in America. In addition, Chef Rhonda will present demonstrations on everything from properly melting each type of chocolate to cream-to-chocolate ratios to sauces, bon-bons, cake and pie fillings. Libations will be paired with each.
Homegrown: Farm names have become like designer labels appearing on menus citywide. Chefs Michael Gulotta (Mopho), Phillip Lopez (Root/Square Root) and Michael Stoltzfus (Coquette) will join forces with specialty farmers from Two Run, Covey Rise, Pelican Produce and Chappapeela to showcase the highest quality products hitting the hottest restaurants.
Simply Sake: Learn how to drink sake like a pro! This guided tasting will explore sake's many myths and misconceptions, how to taste, important terms to look out for, what to expect from different styles, as well as tips on pairing sake with food. Six sakes will be poured, representing a range of different styles and regions, including Tentaka Kuni "Hawk in Heavens" Junmai, Tochigi; Rihaku "Wandering Poet" Junmai Ginjo, Shimane; Fukucho "Moon on the Water" Junmai Ginjo, Hiroshima; Takatenjin "Soul of the Sensei" Junmai Daiginjo, Shizuoka; Konteki "Tears of Dawn" Daiginjo, Kyoto; and Tozai "Snow Maiden" Junmai Nigori, Kyoto.
The Bounty of Sonoma: Join Chris Benziger on a tasting tour exploring the diversity and splendor of Sonoma County. The Benziger's have been farming grapes biodynamically all over Sonoma County for over 3 decades. You will experience everything from the cool Carneros region for chardonnay to the hot pockets of the Mayacamas bench perfect for those Bordeaux beauties and back to the maritime coolness of West County that grow exquisite pinot noir.
For more than 21 years the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience has showcased the culinary excellence in our community alongside national and international wines while raising more than $1 Millionfor local non-profit organizations. This year, in an effort to fight hunger and support culinary education, Caf� Reconcile will be the beneficiary of 40% of the event proceeds. The remaining 60% will be shared by the Louisiana Restaurant Association Education Foundation's ProStart Program, Delgado Culinary Arts School, New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts' Culinary Program, the John Folse Culinary Institute and the Edible Schoolyard New Orleans. For additional press information, including downloadable images, contact Liz Bodet 504.583.5550, egoliwas@bellsouth.net or visit the media center at www.nowfe.com.
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T-Shirt Recycling Drive April 6 - 30 for Earth Month
How repurposing t-shirts into scarves helps Ugandan women
WHAT: In celebration of Earth Month, the Whole Foods Market Louisiana stores are hosting a t-shirt recycling drive April 1 through April 30 for The African InKNITiative, a non-profit organization that benefits Ugandan women in refugee camps.
WHEN: Tuesday, April 4 through April 30
WHERE: Whole Foods Market Arabella Station
5600 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 899-9119, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Whole Foods Market Baton Rouge
7529 Corporate Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 218-0452, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Whole Foods Market Broad St.
300 N. Broad St.
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 434-3364, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Whole Foods Market Veterans
3420 Veterans Blvd.
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 888-8225, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
WHY: One of Whole Foods Market core values is caring about our environment and community. This project is an easy way to reuse an item that is abundant in most households and to help others.
THNOC celebrates Louisiana on the silver screen with a new exhibition
WHO: The Historic New Orleans Collection
WHAT: "From Cameo to Close-up: Louisiana in Film," anexhibition
WHEN: On view April 20-Nov. 26, 2014 * gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
WHERE: THNOC's Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres St.,
New Orleans, La.
HOW: Admission is free. More information: www.hnoc.org or (504) 523-4662
WHY: The Historic New Orleans Collection will celebrate Louisiana's role on the silver screen with "From Cameo to Close-up: Louisiana in Film." The free exhibition features posters, lobby cards, photographs, press books and other ephemera from the silent era to the mid-1990s. All of the items, which cover classic films and lesser-known works, are from THNOC's permanent holdings.
Louisiana's climate and picturesque scenery have attracted the attention of filmmakers for nearly a century. Film treatments-particularly adaptations of works by noted writers such as Tennessee Williams, William Faulkner and Anne Rice-have played an important role in shaping national and international perceptions of our region and have helped fuel the rapid growth of the Louisiana tourism economy in the second half of the 20th century.
Thanks largely to tax incentives passed by the state legislature in 2002, the film industry has emerged as a significant economic engine for Louisiana. Inspired by the dynamic nature of the industry, THNOC has initiated an energetic collecting effort centered on Louisiana and film. Two major acquisitions-the Don Lee Keith New Orleans in Film Collection, acquired in 2011, and the New Orleans and Louisiana Film Collection, acquired in 2012-form the core of THNOC's film holdings.
"From Cameo to Close-up" will be on view April 9-Nov. 26, 2014, at the Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres St. Admission is free, and gallery hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Visit www.hnoc.org or call (504) 523-4662 for more information.
THNOC to present new exhibition, book from Richard Sexton in April 2014
Projects examine New Orleans's Creole connections to Latin America
February 2014 | New Orleans, LA - New Orleans is known for its distinctive Creole heritage-evident in its food, architecture and people-but it is part of an entire family of Latin Caribbean cities that forged new identities from their colonial histories. The Historic New Orleans Collection will present "Creole World: Photographs of New Orleans and the Latin Caribbean Sphere," a new exhibition and book by renowned author and photographer Richard Sexton exploring these connections.
Over the course of 38 years, Sexton travelled across Latin America-from Haiti, Colombia, Argentina, Cuba and Ecuador back home to New Orleans-capturing the architectural and urban similarities among these culturally rich locales. The exhibition of more than 50 color images will be on view in THNOC's Laura Simon Nelson Galleries for Louisiana Art, 400 Chartres St. The galleries are open to the public Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and admission is free.
In the accompanying book of the same name, essays by Creole-architecture scholar Jay D. Edwards and photography historian John H. Lawrence set the stage for the more than 200 color images by Sexton. Together, the essays and photographs take readers on a fascinating journey across time and place, through the ever-changing Creole world. Every aspect of "Creole World"-from its lively, unpredictable design to its bursts of color and movement-conveys the excitement of discovery in a land both foreign and familiar.
The lavishly illustrated, hardcover book will retail for $49.95 and will be available for purchase at THNOC, local bookstores and national online retailers beginning April 15. For more information, visit www.hnoc.org or call (504) 523-4662.
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Saenger Theatre "jewel of Canal Street"
Friday, May 30 at 8pm Tickets on sale Friday, April 11 at 10am April 7, 2014 (New Orleans, LA) - Those hilarious hidden-camera pranksters from truTV's hit series Impractical Jokers are coming to the Saenger Theatre on May 30 for The truTV Impractical Jokers Tour featuring The Tenderloins. Sponsored by truTV, the show will star Impractical Jokers' Q, Sal, Murr & Joe, the lifelong friends who are also known as the comedy team The Tenderloins. About truTV's Impractical Jokers truTV's hit series Impractical Jokers currently airs Thursdays at 10 p.m. (ET/PT). The show centers on Q, Murr, Joe and Sal, four longtime friends who dare one another to do ridiculous things in public, then capture their extreme dares on hidden camera, complete with the unsuspecting public's amused, confused, or flabbergasted reactions. After completing each dare, the guys are given a thumbs-up or a thumbs-down to determine who succeeded under pressure and who collapsed in defeat. At the end of each episode, the guy with the most fails must face a mortifying punishment with truly humiliating consequences. Impractical Jokers premiered on truTV to critical acclaim in December 2011 and quickly became one of the network's biggest hits, especially among young adults. The show averaged 2.8 million viewers in Q1 2013 and ranked among basic cable's Top 5 programs in the timeslot with key adult and male demos. Impractical Jokers is also one of truTV's youngest-skewing series, scoring a median age of only 32. Impractical Jokers is now in its third season. The network also greenlit a new post-show, entitled Jokers After Party. Impractical Jokers and Jokers After Party are produced for truTV by NorthSouth Productions (Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta, Double Divas), with Charlie DeBevoise and Mark Hickman serving as executive producers. Website: http://www.impracticaljokers.com <http://www.impracticaljokers.com> Twitter: http://twitter.com/truTVjokers <http://twitter.com/truTVjokers> | #ImpracticalJokers Facebook: http://facebook.com/impracticaljokers http://facebook.com/impracticaljokers 8-16-14 
The Saenger Theatre presents GYPSY KINGS 25th Anniversary Tour Saturday, August 16 at 8pm Tickets on sale Friday April 11 at Noon April 7, 2014 (New Orleans, LA) - It has been twenty-five years since the Gipsy Kings captured the world's imagination with their self-titled debut album-a record that became a genuine phenomenon, certified gold and platinum around the globe, introducing millions of listeners to a unique, irresistible blend of traditional flamenco styles with Western pop and Latin rhythms. In celebration of their 25th Anniversary, the Gypsy Kings will play the Saenger Theatre on Saturday, August 16, 2014. The band has toured virtually nonstop over the past 25 years, to the farthest-flung corners of the planet, and sold almost twenty million albums, all the while retaining the same line-up of virtuoso musicians. Now the Gipsy Kings return with SAVOR FLAMENCO, their ninth studio album and first new release in six years. The project marks the first time in their storied career that the Kings have produced themselves and written all of the material. It also starts a relationship between France's most successful musical group of all time and a new label, Knitting Factory Records. "Music has always been a passion," says lead guitarist Tonino Baliardo. "Even after all this time, after all these years of touring and working. It has given us so much. We have matured, we have developed in music, and it has been so good for us." Twenty-five years is an eternity in pop music, but the story of the Gipsy Kings reaches back much farther. Theirs is a music that extends through generations, to the sounds of their ancestors, and reflects the eclectic and peripatetic history of the gitanos, Spanish Romani people who fled the Catalonia region during the Spanish Civil War. The group's unchanging roster consists of two bands of brothers-the Reyes (Nicolas, Canut, Paul, Patchai, and Andre) and the Baliardos (Tonino, Paco, and Diego). The fathers of these brothers, Jose Reyes and Manitas de Plata, formed a celebrated flamenco duo which counted the likes of Miles Davis and Pablo Picasso among its fans. When the pair parted ways, Reyes became even more popular after starting his own band, backed up by his sons and called Los Reyes. When the senior Reyes passed away in 1979, Nicolas and Andre began playing with the Baliardo brothers in the Southern French town of Arles. They traveled throughout the country, busking on the streets of Cannes, playing wherever they could-weddings, parties, festivals. Having adopted the perpetual motion of the gypsy lifestyle, they eventually translated "Los Reyes" and changed their name to the Gipsy Kings. "World Music" is often a meaningless catch-all phrase, a marketing shortcut, but as one of the acts that first helped define the phrase, the Gipsy Kings create music that really does cross all borders. From the beginning all the way through SAVOR FLAMENCO, their sound has reflected the constant travel and diverse influences of the gypsy heritage. Their 1987 debut album, which spent forty weeks on the US album charts, introduced the world to "Rumba Gitano"-South America's rumba rhythm married to the fleet attack of flamenco guitars. That record's "Bamboleo" became a huge, break-out worldwide hit (more than twenty years later, it even turned up on an episode of the TV series Glee). Over the years, the music of the Kings incorporated elements of Latin and Cuban styles, Arabic music, reggae, and jazz guitar reminiscent of the French Gypsy master Django Reinhardt. Yet, as heard on the new album, they have never lost their intense connection to the traditional flamenco of their heritage, keeping a spotlight on Tonino Baliardo's fluid guitar work and Nicolas Reyes's powerful vocals. The band's music has also remained visible over the years throughout popular culture. They recently performed their version of "Volare," which was an international hit in 1989, on an episode of Dancing with the Stars. Their rendition of "Hotel California" was included in the film The Big Lebowski and on the HBO series Entourage. The 2010 film Toy Story 3 featured a Gipsy Kings version of the movie's popular, Randy Newman-penned theme, "You've Got a Friend in Me." Following the release of their last album, 2006's Pasajero, the Kings looked at the chaos that was dominating the 21st Century music industry and opted to take a break from recording. They never stopped writing new material and developing songs on the road, though; they began recording SAVOR FLAMENCO two years ago, feeling free to write their own arrangements, select the additional musicians they wanted, and produce their own tracks for the first time ever. When it was time to re-enter the marketplace, they also found an innovative new partner in Knitting Factory Records, an independent label which recently oversaw an ambitious campaign to reinvigorate the catalogue of Nigerian musical/political icon Fela. For the band, the new album represents both a look forward and a look back. Nicolas Reyes says that "Samba Samba," the lead single of SAVOR FLAMENCO, "is a song very much from our early years - it was written for parties, sun, joy, and beaches." Yet Patchai Reyes also points out the new directions taken in this collection. "There are some Brazilian songs on new album, a mix of cultures," he says. "It's beautiful. We are delighted." Tickets for the Gypsy Kings go on sale Friday, April 11 at Noon. They will be available at the Saenger Theatre Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000. The box office, located at 1111 Canal St., is open Monday through Friday from 10 am to 5 pm. Ticket prices: $39.75, $49.75, $59.75, $79.75. All tickets subject to applicable service charges and fees. For more information, please visit gypsykings.com and saengernola.com. Or connect with us on Facebook (facebook.com/SaengerNOLA) and Twitter (@SaengerNOLA). Media Contact: Kym Atkins katkins@acetheatregroup.com 504.525.1052
In Stores NOW!!!!
The Edgar Degas House has been informed that an announcement will take place on January 1st, 2014, naming Degas House as the "Best of Weddings" by The Knot.com for the year 2014!
Degas House was selected by brides in a field of over 225 Greater New Orleans venues reviewed on Wedding Channel.com, the online review site owned by The Knot.com.
Degas House is the only home of the French Impressionist Master open to the public in the world.
"This is a tremendous honor for Degas House" stated David Villarrubia, Director and Founder of the Degas House. "This award speaks to the dedication and service provided by Degas House staff members to the brides entrusting their special day with us".
Degas House opened its doors in 1996 and has hosted hundreds of weddings, corporate events and holiday parties in the Historic Parlors, the French Creole Courtyard and the Art Gallery over its 17 year history.
The famous "Estelle Suite" is popular for the "Dressing of the Bride" event. Degas House can accommodate 350 people in a standing/seated reception or 200 seated.
The Great Grand-Nieces of Degas serve as tour guides for the Edgar Degas House Creole Impressionist Tour and speak at many of the corporate dinners and functions hosted here as well.
In 2013, Degas House was named as The Knot's "Pick of the Knot" for New Orleans wedding venues!
Degas House is located at 2306 Esplanade Avenue in New Orleans. Secured, lighted off street parking is located at 2401 Esplanade, corner Rocheblave.
For details, please contact the Degas House at 504-821-5009 or online at www.degashouse.com. 
Mandeville, United States, New Orleans area based Kickify www.kickify.com, a full-spectrum online brand management company, is approaching it's two year anniversary in February. Run by Mandeville resident, Greta Perry, this company boasts both a local and national clientele, and has even reached international territory. Boutique and virtual, Greta ensures that each and every customer gets a personal feel and that the quality is top-notch. Greta has created a dream team of individuals, locally and nationally, who offer niche specializations as part of Team Kickify. They were handpicked due to her history of both professional and personal relationships with them. Greta always takes the lead as project manager to make sure each job meets the "Kickify Quality Test." Using the combined skills and experience of all Kickify team members allows projects to be fine tuned to the client's needs. Owner Greta Perry is a military spouse with substantial experience in the realm of military non-profit organizations and the online world. She began writing and blogging in 2004, and has contributed to multiple online communities and blogs. She has since used her experience as a professional organizer to motivate her current team to leave no detail unaddressed. Greta also uses her experience as an educator to teach clients what services will best serve their businesses. Wendy contributes nearly 20 years of web and graphic design experience to the team. While Cara, a respected Mommy Blogger and Brand Ambassador manages the Social Media needs of Kickify. Meanwhile, SEO savant Jenivieve brings nearly a decade of content management experience to the company. Professional photographer and seasoned writer, Julie, provides on site photography for clients, content creation and assist with Social Media management. Marcus, a Marine Veteran, brings his internet savvy and technology skills to help round out this team. Kickify's reasonable rates and flexible plans come with the individual attention that clients need to provide them with a dynamic, effective product. As a courtesy to prospective clients, Kickify offers a complimentary 20-minute consultation, which carries a $100 value. About Kickify: a small business offering brand solutions, website design, graphic design, search engine optimization (SEO), professional blogging, social media management, reputation management and online marketing. For more information seewww.kickify.com or contact Greta Perry at 985.807.4805 (CST);greta@kickify.com. - See more at: http://www.free-press-release.com/news-kickify-introduces-team-kickify-a-complete-brand-solutions-company-1386291544.html#sthash.N3GhxJ8M.dpu 
The Boswell Sisters return to the spotlight in new exhibition WHO: The Historic New Orleans Collection WHAT: The exhibition "Shout, Sister, Shout! The Boswell Sisters of New Orleans" WHEN: On view through-October 26, 2014 Gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. WHERE: The Historic New Orleans Collection, 533 Royal St., New Orleans, La. HOW: The exhibition and the opening reception are free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.hnoc.org or call (504) 523-4662. WHY: On the 100th anniversary of the Boswell family's arrival in New Orleans, The Historic New Orleans Collection brings the family back into the spotlight with a new exhibition. "Shout, Sister, Shout! The Boswell Sisters of New Orleans" looks at the lives, music and legacy of the family that moved from Birmingham, Ala., to Uptown New Orleans in 1914 and became national musical sensations in the 1920s and '30s. The talented trio consisted of sisters Martha, Connie and Vet Boswell. Their mother, who was fascinated by the rich variety of music in New Orleans, encouraged all of her children to study music. The sisters became classically trained musicians heavily influenced by the city's vibrant jazz scene. Together they pioneered the cheerful, close-harmony vocal style that brought joy to listeners across the nation during the Great Depression and later became emblematic of 1940s girl groups. Today's music enthusiasts can rediscover the talented trio through the new exhibition from The Historic New Orleans Collection. "Shout, Sister, Shout!" celebrates the Boswell sisters with listening stations, memorabilia, photographs, radio scripts and notes from fans and peers.
The 2014 New Orleans Jazz Fest poster features Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Numbered prints are $69 in an edition of 10,000.
Artist signed prints are $239 in an edition of 2,500.
750 prints signed by the artist and band members, with a small drawing by the artist, are $595 each.
350 prints on canvas signed by the artist and band members, with a small drawing by the artist, are $895.
To pre-order prints visit the Art4Now website
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Adult History to Focus on Neighborhoods of New Orleans
Presented by Friends of the Cabildo
Friends of the Cabildo and the Louisiana State Museum have joined its strong educational backgrounds to create the first Friends of the Cabildo Adult History Class beginning May 28th. Focused on the diverse and unique Neighborhoods of New Orleans, the five-week class will dissect the often debated and completely New Orleans distinct areas of the City. Beginning with the French Quarter and Faubourg St. Mary, each session will look at some of the different neighborhoods from the Garden District to Faubourg St. John to suburbanization of the 1950s.
Facilitators of the class include Historia President Dr. Charles Chamberlain, Louisiana State Museum historians Joyce Miller and Dr. Karen Leatham and Historic New Orleans Collection curator John Magill. Classes begin each consecutive Wednesday night at the Old U.S. Mint (400 Esplanade Avenue) at 5:30 p.m., with lectures from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Students will not given a test at the end or have homework related to the class. The cost for the class is $200.00.
Class Schedule
May 28th - John Magill (French Quarter, Faubourg St. Mary)
June 4th - John Magill (Treme, Bywater, Faubourg St. John, Marigny)
June 11th- Joyce Miller (Garden District, Uptown, Carollton)
June 18th - Karen Leatham (Broadmore, Midcity, Gentilly)
June 25th - Charles Chamberlain (Post War: Lakefront, Metairie, West Bank, Chalmette, Northshore)
The cost for the class is $200 and is a donation to Friends of the Cabildo.
To join the class or for more information, please contact Kaydee Nenninger at 504-523-3939 or go online atwww.friendsofthecabildo.org
Saints 2014 Schedule
2014 PRESEASON SCHEDULE
(All times CENTRAL)
Date Opponent Kickoff TV
Aug. 8 at St. Louis Rams 7:00 pm CST
Aug. 15 TENNESSEE TITANS 7:00 pm CST
Aug. 23 at Indianapolis Colts 7:00 pm CBS
Aug. 28 BALTIMORE RAVENS 7:00 pm CST
2014 REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE
(All times CENTRAL)
Sept. 7 - at Atlanta Falcons, noon - FOX
Sept. 14 - at Cleveland Browns, noon - FOX
Sept. 21 - vs Minnesota Vikings, noon - FOX
Sept. 28 - at Dallas Cowboys, 7:30 p.m. - NBC (Sunday)
Oct. 5 - vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers, noon - FOX
Oct. 12 - BYE
Oct. 19 - at Detroit Lions, noon - FOX
Oct. 26 - vs Green Bay Packers, 7:30 p.m. - NBC (Sunday)
Oct. 30 - at Carolina Panthers, 7:25 p.m. (Thursday) - NFL Network
Nov. 9 - vs San Francisco 49ers, noon - FOX
Nov. 16 - vs Cincinnati Bengals, noon - CBS
Nov. 24 - vs Baltimore Ravens, 7:30 p.m. (Monday) - ESPN
Nov. 30 - at Pittsburgh Steelers, noon - FOX
Dec. 7 - vs Carolina Panthers, noon - FOX
Dec. 15 - at Chicago Bears, 7:30 p.m. (Monday) - ESPN
Dec. 21 - vs Atlanta Falcons, noon - FOX
Dec. 28 - at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, noon - FOX
Time announced for LSU home opener
"LSU's 2014 home-opener against Sam Houston State will kickoff at 6:30 p.m. CT and will be televised by the new SEC Network," Sports Information Director Michael Bonnette announced in a news release.
He says the league office and ESPN announced the time on Thursday.
"The Tigers open the season the week prior against Wisconsin in Houston in the AdvoCare Texas Kickoff."
That game will be played at 8:00pm Central time. ESPN will broadcast the game.
All games will be heard on WWL 870am and 105.3fm.
2014 LSU Football Schedule
Date Opponent Location
Aug. 30 vs. Wisconsin Houston, Texas ESPN 8 p.m.
Sept. 6 Sam Houston State Tiger Stadium SEC Network 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 13 Louisiana-Monroe Tiger Stadium
Sept. 20 Mississippi State Tiger Stadium
Sept. 27 New Mexico State Tiger Stadium
Oct. 4 at Auburn Auburn, Ala.
Oct. 11 at Florida Gainesville, Fla.
Oct. 18 Kentucky Tiger Stadium
Oct. 25 Ole Miss Tiger Stadium
Nov. 1 Open
Nov. 8 Alabama Tiger Stadium
Nov. 15 at Arkansas Fayetteville, Ark.
Nov. 22 Open
Nov. 27 at Texas A&M College Station, Texas
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