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The Best of New Orleans - Everyday
Frank Stansbury
Editor ' Publisher
504-450-1955
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Gambel Communications was founded seven years ago this month. Since then, thanks to great clients and hard work, we've collected a host of local, regional and national PR industry honors including SBA Women in Business Champion of the Year and first Louisianian named to the PR Hall of Fame.
Today, we'd like to congratulate our founder, Betsie Gambel, who has been chosen one of just 36 women in the U.S. to receive PRWeek's "Champions of PR" award.
"PRWeek sent out a call to nominate women, whether senior leaders or account executives, who represent the gold standard in the industry. From more than 200 stellar nominations, this list represents a group that consistently sets the bar higher within the practice of PR and through their philanthropic efforts."
PRWeek
Congratulations Betsie, and once again thanks to all of our wonderful clients, partners and friends.
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THE 33RD ANNUAL FRENCH QUARTER FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY CHEVRON
VOLUNTEER EFFORTS ARE THE REASON THIS FESTIVAL REMAINS FREE TO THE PUBLIC
SIGN UP HERE
OPPORTUNITIES STILL REMAIN BY EACH MAJOR STAGE INCLUDING THE WOLDENBERG RIVERFRONT PARK STAGE.
HAVE FUN GIVING BACK IN ONE OF OUR BOOTHS WHILE WITNESSING JOHN "PAPA" GROS, DEACON JOHN, JOHNNY SKETCH AND THE DIRTY NOTES, BIG SAM'S FUNKY NATION & BRASS-A-HOLICS, FLOW TRIBE AND MORE!!!!
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The 2016 French Quarter Festival app is now available! The free app is provided courtesy of our generous sponsor, GE Digital. Features include:
- Music Lineup: See every artist and where they are playing during the April 7-10 French Quarter Festival presented by Chevron.
- Food Lineup: See every food item available and where they are located. Pinpoint booth locations using Google maps and search by food item to find favorite dishes.
- Artist Info: Click on any artist in any list and read their bio.
- Map: See a map of the entire event.
Click here to get the iPhone app
Click here to get the Android app
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Pick of the Week:
Samuel S. Green Charter School!
Each month, a team of students from Samuel S. Green Charter School comes out to sell gorgeous produce at our Wednesday market in the French Market. In the past they've sold a variety of hot peppers, crisp greens, tangy pickles, scented bath salts, dried herbs, and more. Come support the students this Wednesday!
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Tuesday's Green Plate Special
We have the distinct pleasure of hosting Baru at every Tuesday market in April. They'll be serving a variety of scrumptious Latin Caribbean tapas that satisfy your desire for fresh, adventurous cuisine. Chef Edgar loves choosing market fresh ingredients to incorporate into his playful recipes that we know you'll love!
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Recipe of the Week:
Pot-Roasted Collard Greens
Here's a classic recipe in case you need to brush up on your grandmother's old technique while stripping down the unnecessary complexity of confusing recipes. Fresh ingredients and patience are all you need.
Pot-Roasted Collard Greens
Here's a classic recipe in case you need to brush up on your grandmother's old technique while stripping down the unnecessary complexity of confusing recipes. Fresh ingredients and patience is all you need.
Ingredients
- 8 cups collard greens, stems removed and leaves chopped into 1-inch squares, then rinsed twice and dried
- ½ cup bacon lardons
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons apple cider or sherry vinegar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Heat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
Place a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven (with a tight-fitting lid) over medium heat. Add the bacon and let it start to render, then add the butter.
Once the butter has melted, add half of the greens. Season them with a heavy pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper. Stir and turn under the greens so they are coated with fat. Add the rest of the greens and repeat the seasoning and turning.
Cover the pot with the tight fitting lid and slide it into the oven. Roast for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, remove the lid, and stir. Add vinegar, stir well, taste and adjust the seasoning. Put the lid back on and let the collards set until ready to serve.
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Hours
Monday-Friday: 10am - 7pm
Saturday-Sunday: 8am - 5pm
8301 Olive Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
Cash, Credit, Debit, EBT, or Check
Have a question? Call us! (504) 483-7037
What's in the Box?
What's in the Box?
Tuesday, April 5th through Thursday, April 7th
Can't make it to the market?
- Frozen Blueberries (J&D Blueberry Farm, Poplarville, MS)
- Shiitake Mushrooms (MSNP, New Hebron, MS)
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Collard Greens
(Inglewood Farm, Alexandria, LA)
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Gai Lan
(Inglewood Farm, Alexandria, LA)
- Radicchio
(Inglewood Farm, Alexandria, LA)
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Kale: Red Russian OR Curly OR Dino OR Redbor
(Inglewood Farm, Alexandria, LA)
- Red Spring Onions (Inglewood Farm, Alexandria, LA)
- Herbs (Grow Your Own, New Orleans, LA)
BLUEBERRY NICE CREAM WITH RAWNOLA
A simple, 3-ingredient no-churn blueberry ice cream! Completely raw, vegan & sugar-free. Topped with my favorite rawnola.
Author:
A Sunshine Mission
Recipe type:
Dessert, Breakfast
Cuisine:
Raw, Vegan, Gluten-free, Refined Sugar-free
Ingredients
For the blueberry nice cream
- 2 cups frozen bananas
- 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
- 1-2 tbsp coconut water, as needed
For the rawnola
- 1/2 cup rolled oats, gluten-free
- 8 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
For the nice cream
- Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender or food processor.
- Blend, adding coconut water a little bit at a time until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer to a bowl.
For the rawnola
- Place oats, coconut sugar, cinnamon, and half of your dates in a blender.
- Process until well combined.
- Add the rest of your dates and process until it just starts to stick together.
- Crumble on top of your nice cream.
- Dig in!
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House Margaritas Now Available for Only 10 Cents
New Orleans, LA - Mizado Cocina, the Latin-inspired eatery located off Metairie Road,
Their signature House Margarita is now available for a
mere 10 cents from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
routine happy hour:
* Mojito Monday ($4 mojitos)
* Tap Tuesday (2 for 1 draft beer)
* Wine-UP Wednesday ($5 Sangria)
* Thursday: Crescent City Classics ($5
New Orleans cocktails)
* Frozen Friday ($3 frozen margaritas)
* Saturday: ALL Happy Hour specials from
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
* Sunday: $10 Bottomless Mimosas and
Bloody Marys
There is a limit of two 10-cent margaritas per person. Guests must make a minimum $8 purchase to enjoy
Mizado's 10-cent Happy Hour-size margarita.
Mizado Cocina is open seven days a week, Monday - Thursday, 11 AM - 10 PM, Friday and Saturday 11
AM - midnight, with new extended Sunday hours 10:30 AM - 8:30 PM.
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Tickets are good for any night of the current season that the event is open. There is no refund due to rain, power outages, and other unforeseen conditions.
More than 30 extraordinary, blazingly bright silk covered structures will fill the Botanical Garden. We'll have 100s of lanterns to delight you at every turn. Picture an incredible glowing dragon 192-feet long, a four-story, lit-from-within pagoda towering high enough to be seen from almost any vantage and dozens of dazzlingly colorful lighted displays created by a team of some 100 artisans and technical staff from Sichuan Tianyu, located in Zigong, China.
These beautiful objects have been enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people in Europe, most recently in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and, and in the United states first in Spokane, Washington and now in New Orleans.
See the lanterns during the day or view them at night.
Botanical Garden featuring China Lights (Daytime)
10am to 5pm (Last ticket sold at 4pm)
through May 1, 2016
Closed Monday
*$12/person ages 13+
*$8/children ages 3 to 12
*Children under 3 free
*Group (25 people +) $10/person
Tickets must be purchased at the Oscar J. Tolmas Center (5 Victory Avenue)
No Friends of City Park discount or free admission in to the Botanical Garden during this exhibit. Bring your printed ticket to the event.
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China Lights (Night time):
February 28 through May 1, 2016
Open: Sunday, Tuesday through Thursday: 6pm to 10pm
Friday and Saturday: 6pm to 11pm (Closed Monday)
In the New Orleans Botanical Garden (separate from the Botanical Garden Daytime entrance fee)
*$18/person ages 13+
*$12/children ages 3 to 12
*Children under 3 free
*Group (25 people +) $15/person
Adult tickets may be purchased online and at the Tolmas Center.
Please call 482.4888 with questions about China Lights.
Click here to purchase tickets.
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NEW ORLEANS ELEMENTARY STUDENTS RECEIVE AN INFLATABLE SURPRISE
Festival of Balloons Previews Spectacular Balloon Art on Tuesday, April 5
What:
The Festival of Balloons gives local elementary school students a glimpse into the world of balloon sculpturing as balloon entertainers put on a private show complete with inflatable art, humor and interactive displays.
When:
Tuesday, April 5, 2016, 10 - 11 a.m.
Who:
One hundred elementary school students, a balloon entertainer, a balloon artist, thousands of balloons, world-class inflatable art and the most creative and wittiest presentation done with balloons.
Where:
ReNew Cultural Arts Academy at 3128 Constance St., New Orleans, LA 70115
Media Advisory
The Festival of Balloons will treat one hundred elementary school students at ReNew Cultural Arts Academy to a sneak peek of the international balloon festival when a balloon entertainer and a balloon artist work in tandem to showcase the breathtaking beauty of inflatable art. Students will be delighted by the sights of magical balloon creations, and the presentation will conclude with a fifteen minute question and answer session.
The Festival of Balloons will take place on Sunday, April 10, 2016, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the New Orleans Hilton Riverside, and it features the world's largest and most elaborate displays by international balloon artists. The Festival of Balloons is an opportunity for the public to view the balloon art created during the 2016 World Balloon Convention where hundreds of balloon professionals from countries around the world will gather to showcase the art, entertainment and education relating to the balloon industry. Large balloon sculptures, balloon dresses and other inflated masterpieces will be available for festival attendees to view and photograph.
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LAUNCH PT-305!
News of the Museum's Kickstarter fundraising campaign to put PT-305 back on the water has sailed far beyond our walls, with favorable coverage locally and nationally. More than 5 million subscribers saw Saturday's Wall Street Journal story, a testament to PT-305's imagination-stirring journey.
But just two days remain in the Kickstarter campaign to fund the last leg of that journey. Our total stands at $190,000, so we're very close to reaching our second "stretch" goal of $200,000. The clock is ticking, friend, and we need your help! Please make a gift of
$25 or more today.
Hundreds of Museum friends like you have joined the team effort to help create a firsthand experience that will link new generations to the Greatest Generation-putting a fully restored, Higgins-built, combat-veteran patrol-torpedo (PT) boat on the water of Lake Pontchartrain.
Please know that
your gift of any amount will go directly toward completing PT-305.
Back This Project
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ww2museum/launch-pt-305?&utm_source=PT-305%20&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Back%20This%20Project
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| New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park |
Experience Jazz Music Where it all Began
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Only in New Orleans could there be a National Park for jazz! Drop by our French Market visitor center to inquire about musical events around town. In the mood for a world class musical experience? Attend a jazz concert or ranger performance at the new state of the art performance venue in the Old U.S. Mint.
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Old U.S. Mint | 400 Esplanade Ave | New Orleans, LA 70116 | tel: (504) 568-6993
April 5 Tuesday 12:00-1:00 pm 916 N. Peters St Piano virtuoso Richard Scott performs an hour of traditional New Orleans jazz at our French Market location. April 5 Tuesday 2:00-3:00 pm Old U.S. Mint Ranger Matt Hampsey leads the Down on Their Luck Orchestra in a program demonstrating musical elements that helped nurture New Orleans role as the birthplace of jazz. The DOTLO is rounded out by Richard Scott on piano, Michael Harris on bass guitar, Hubie Vigreux on percussion, and Joe Stolarick on drums.
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April 6 Wednesday 2:00-3:00 pm Old U.S. Mint Erin Demastes performs at the Mint during our Wednesday Jazz Piano Hour. 4:00-4:50 pm 916 N. Peters St Reknowned jazz vocalist Stephanie Jordan leads Jazz Pilates set to the recorded music of major jazz composers like John Coltrane and Kidd Jordan. Jazz Pilates integrates traditional Pilates and dance movements with jazz music to improve the mindbody-spirit connection. Please bring your own fitness mat. ________________________________________________
April 7 Thursday 10:30-11:30 am 916 N. Peters St New Westminster Secondary School from Vancouver, Canada entertains at our Visitor Center with New Westminster Ultra Sounds, Jazz choir, followed by the Jazz ensemble New Westminster Liquid Time. 2:00-3:00 pm Old U.S. Mint To kick off French Quarter Fest the National Park Service Centennial Band performs songs from the newly release Junior Ranger Volume 2 Album: The Centennial Edition. The performance features Sam Kuslan who is the main arranger for the album. 3:30-4:30 pm 916 N. Peters St Park Ranger Chandra Teddleton leads JAZZ BOUNCE AEROBICS set to the Jazz iterations of local Brass Bands and Jazz artists with some funky beats! The aerobics class will educate with some serious sweat equity! Come and join the fun of our healthy parks initiative. 11:00-7:00 pm Old U.S. Mint The 33rd Annual French Quarter Festival will take place April 7-10 and employ over 1,700 world class, local musicians. French Quarter Festival is the largest showcase of Louisiana music in the world. For a full musical schedule go to the website: http://fqfi.org/pages/detail/136/Music _____________________________________________________________________________
April 8 Friday 11:00-7:00 pm Old U
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American children's author and illustrator, Tomie dePaola, said, "Reading is important, because if you can read, you can learn anything about everything and everything about anything." What better way to instill a love of reading to a child than to read to them everyday.
St. Bernard Parish library strives to bring reading alive to children through interactive storytelling. "Tales on Tuesdays" will return this winter and spring , and will run through May 3 at 1 p.m. and again at 5:30 p.m. The program takes place at the Chalmette branch at 2600 Palmisano Blvd.
The earlier program is geared for younger listeners. The evening session is open to children of all ages, but will target school-aged children. This program is free and sessions run about 45 minutes. "Tales on Tuesdays" is intended to introduce children to literature through storybooks, poetry, flannel boards, finger plays, and participatory activities.
For more information, visit St. Bernard Parish Library on Facebook, or at www.mysbpl.org, or call 504.279.0448.
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CHIEF HARRISON, MAYOR LANDRIEU TO PROVIDE UPDATE ON NOPD REDEPLOYMENT STRATEGY TODAY
NEW ORLEANS--TODAY, April 5, 2016, NOPD Superintendent Michael Harrison, Mayor Mitch Landrieu and City officials will provide an update on the NOPD redeployment strategy.
Earlier this year,
Chief Harrison
unveiled a major redeployment plan with a goal of increasing police presence and reducing violent crime in neighborhoods across the city. Since then, the department has reassigned dozens of experienced officers to the street to accomplish this goal. The redeployment effort builds on progress Chief Harrison has already made to smartly deploy available resources and put as many officers on the street as possible.
WHO: NOPD Superintendent Michael Harrison
Mayor Mitch Landrieu
City officials
WHAT: Update on NOPD redeployment strategy
WHEN: TODAY, April 5, 2016
1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Rooftop of NOPD Headquarters
715 South Broad Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
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3701 Banks St.
New Orleans, LA
70119
504-486-9080504-486-9080
Tuesday, April 5
1:45pm Barcelona v Atletico Madrid
1:45pm Bayern Munich v Benfica
Wednesday, April 6
1:45pm Paris St Germain v Manchester City
1:45pm Wolfsburg v Real Madrid
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NEW ORLEANS PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNOUNCES 2016 NATIONAL POETRY MONTH EVENTS SCHEDULE
This April marks the 20th anniversary of National Poetry Month, which was inaugurated by the Academy of American Poets in 1996. Over the years, National Poetry Month has become the largest literary celebration in the world with schools, publishers, libraries, booksellers, and poets celebrating poetry's vital place in our culture.
The New Orleans Public Library is celebrating with the following poetry related programs:
Pizza Poetry Project Workshops
Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center - 4300 South Broad Street
Tuesday, April 5 and 12, 4 p.m.
The Library has partnered with Big Class, a nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivation and supporting New Orleans' writers ages 6-18, to present Pizza Poetry Project Workshops. Participants in these workshops will have their poetry included in the Pizza Poetry Project where pizza restaurants across New Orleans place poems on pizza boxes for delivery and pick up Friday, April 15. For more information about the Pizza Poetry Project, visit bigclass.org/pizzapoetry.
Pothole Poetry Party
Alvar Library - 913 Alvar Street
Saturday, April 9, 1 p.m.
Twenty high school students submitted poems to be placed on thirty traffic cones throughout downtown New Orleans, creating a living poetry project called Pothole Poetry. Live readings of the pothole poems as well maps of the pothole poetry locations will be the available at this party. Pothole Poetry is a project created by members of the Big Class Youth Advisory Council.
Poetry Workshop and Performance with Louisiana Poet Laureate Peter Cooley
Alvar Library - 913 Alvar Street
Wednesday, April 6, 6 p.m. - Poetry Workshop
Wednesday, April 13, 6 p.m. - Poetry Performance
Louisiana Poet Laureate Peter Cooley will conduct a poetry workshop Wednesday, April 6 to be followed Wednesday, April 13 by a poetry reading. Workshop space is limited to 15 participants and registration is required by calling 504-596-2667 or emailing [email protected].
Poetry on Tap
Old Point Bar - 545 Patterson Drive
Monday, April 18, 6:30 p.m.
Have a drink, and share some words. Read your original work or some pieces by your favorite poets be they written, spoken, or sung.
Spring Poetry Workshop with Valentine Pierce
Alvar Library - 913 Alvar Street
Saturdays, April 23, 30 and May 7, 14, 21, 1:30 p.m.
New Orleans poet and performer Valentine Pierce will lead a five-part poetry workshop for adults. Novice writers, as well as experienced are encouraged to attend.
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3705 St. Claude Ave NOLA 70117 | 504-535-5791
http://dancingrounds.org/classes/
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Absolute Beginner Ballet (True Beginner) |
MC Chenet |
Dancing Grounds |
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Afro-Modern @ NORDC Stallings Center (All Levels) |
Kai Knight |
NORDC Stallings Center |
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Traditional African Dance (Advanced Beginner) |
Mariama Curry |
Dancing Grounds |
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Afro-Brazilian (Advanced Beginner) |
Ja'nese Brooks-Galathe |
Dancing Grounds |
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Hip Hop Expressions (Advanced Beginner) |
Jeremy Guyton |
Dancing Grounds |
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Gyrokinesis® (All Levels) |
Kehinde Ishangi |
Dancing Grounds |
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SHIFT: Open Company Class (All Levels) |
Gregory Dorado |
Dancing Grounds |
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Slow Flow: Yoga Fundamentals (All Levels) |
Lisa Giordano |
Dancing Grounds |
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Yoga (True Beginner) |
Madeleine Kelly |
Dancing Grounds |
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DanceHall (All Levels) |
Nailah Smith |
Dancing Grounds |
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Jazz Funk (Advanced Beginner) |
Tai Teamer |
Dancing Grounds |
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Contemporary (Intermediate) |
Shannon Stewart |
Dancing Grounds |
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Queer-Friendly Pilates (All Levels) |
Sierrah Dietz |
Dancing Grounds |
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Tap It Up! (Advanced Beginner) |
Janet Andrews |
Dancing Grounds |
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Bounce Fitness World Beat (True Beginner) |
Marissa Joseph |
Dancing Grounds |
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Hip Hop Choreo (Intermediate) |
Kristal Jones |
Dancing Grounds |
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Ballet (Advanced Beginner) |
MC Chenet |
Dancing Grounds |
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Kids' Hip Hop - Spring 2016 |
Torrence Taylor |
Dancing Grounds |
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Work It Out Hip Hop (True Beginner) |
Kristal Jones |
Dancing Grounds |
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Youth Company Spring 2016 |
Jeremy Guyton |
Dancing Grounds |
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Tuesday, April 5, 6-8pm - Bikes 'n Bubbly! NOLA Women on Bikes Tour de Cure Fundraiser Party! Come one, Come all to a Very Festive Glass Raising, Fun(d)raising Party hosted by NOLA Women on Bike's Tour de Cure Team! NOLA Women on Bikes has teamed up with the American Diabetes Association to ride as a team at the Louisiana Tour de Cure on April 16th. Help us reach our fundraising goal of $2000 by joining us at Swirl Sensational Wines on Tuesday, April 5th! For more information: Bikes 'n Bubbly
Wacky Wines, Wednesday 6-8pm: While sommelier Kimi Kiviranna loves white Burgundies and grower Champagnes, she also has an obsession with the unusual - wines that wear the unadulterated signature of the place. But as all things go at Swirl, being different is not enough, the wines also need to be delicious, fun and a pleasure to drink. So this week we want to share 4 wines that fit our definition of "Kimi wines". The flight of these 4 unique and amazing wines is $15 and reservations are not required.
Thursday, April 7, 5-8pm- Julia Stefanski's launch party for her adult coloring book, "Walking through New Orleans" a tribute to our city's unique and awe-inspiring architecture. For more information: Coloring Book Launch Party
Friday Free For All, April 8, 6-8pm Join us tonight for our weekly free tasting hosted this week by Cindy Johnson - no reservations required! Theme is TBA
Happy Saturday Happy Hour, 4-6pm - Weather permitting, our friends Phil deGruy and Emily Robertson will be at the shop Saturday, adding a little music to our popular happy hour. Get a glass of your favorite wine at half price and wander on out to our courtyard for some amazing guitar and vocals from two of our favorite local musicians. No cover charge but generous tips are greatly appreciated :)
Free Tasting Wednesday, April 20 - Since we don't do our Friday free tastings during Jazz Fest we decided to kick off the festivities with a free Wednesday and a visit from Jeff Miller and Brutocao Wines - Winemaking traditions often begin around the table. Brutocao's roots go back two generations to a Venice, Italy, dinner table. When the Brutocao family came to the New World and married into the Bliss family of farmers, it was only natural that they would combine their passions and become grape growers and winemakers. Today, the family still blends their Italian heritage with their rural agricultural lifestyle to craft new world wines with old world flair.
Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce de Leon Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
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Cocktails & Curds!
Tuesday, April 5
6:45 - 9 PM
Southern Food & Beverage Museum
1504 Oretha C. Haley Boulevard
The Southern Food & Beverage Museum, St. James Cheese Company, and Republic National Distributing Company are hosting a cocktail and cheese pairing competition for local bartenders, combining the timeless art of cocktails with the ancient art of cheesemaking! Come sip, taste and vote for your favorite bartender!
http://natfab.org/events/cocktails-curds
The Southern Food & Beverage Museum, St. James Cheese Company, and Republic National Distributing Company are hosting a cocktail and cheese pairing competition for local bartenders, combining the timeless art of cocktails with the ancient art of cheesemaking!
SoFAB hosts the final round of competition on April 5th. Attendees will be judging the eight bar-testants who have made it through the preliminary rounds to decide who created the very best pairing of cocktails and cheese. The winning bartender will receive a $1000 prize.
Ticket includes all cocktail and cheese pairings and light food.
Tickets are $50 per person to enjoy all the delicious drinks and curds, $45 for members of SoFAB/ National Food & Beverage Foundation.All guests must be 21 years of age or older.
If you have any issues with the ticketing software or would prefer to make your reservation on the phone, please call us at 504-267-7490 during the week or 504-569-0405 on weekends.Tickets may be refunded or exchanged up to 48 hours prior to the event. After 48 hours no refunds will be available
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It's not all wine trivia but there is free wine involved!
Trivia at Pearl every Tuesday night at 7:00pm
Hosted by Sweet Jake of Vino Wholesale
Wine specials!
$1 off cocktails and wine all night!
Awesome prizes like whole bottles wine and keychains
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New Series of classes starts (April 5-7)
NEW: FREE TEACHER SUPERVISED 30-minute practice on Wednesdays after the Salsa fundamentals and after the Swing Fundamentals* * for registered students.
- Our courses start the week of April 4, 2016 (no class Monday, May 30)
- 5% off if you sign up by Sunday, April 3.
- Courses are normally about 10-week long.
- We are happy to introduce 2 new courses: Salsa NY Style on 2 on Wednesdays with a 30-minute practice and Salsa Ladies Styling and Technique
- No partner necessary but you can bring your friends
- Level 1 classes, no pre-requisite
- Dance Trance Drop-In classes are always ongoing
TUESDAYS:
7pm: Dance Trance Breakdown (drop in)
7.30pm: Dance Trance (drop in)
6.30pm: Ballroom Sampler: Foxtrot, Waltz and Night Club 2-Step (level 1)
7.30pm: West Coast Swing Fundamentals (level 1)
8.30pm: West Coast Swing Beyond the Basics (level 2)
WEDNESDAYS
6:30pm: Salsa Fundamentals - NY Style (On 2) (all levels)*
*followed by a 30-minute FREE practice.
6.30pm: Intro to Swing (level 1)*
*followed by a 30-minute FREE practice.
8.00pm: Lindy Hop Intermediate (level 4)
8:00pm: Salsa: Ladies' Styling and Technique
THURSDAYS:
6.30pm: Dance Trance Prep (drop in)
7.30pm: Dance Trance (drop in)
6.30pm: Salsa Fundamentals (On 1) (level 1)
7.30pm: Salsa Intermediate (On 1) (level 2)
7.30pm: Salsa Social ($5 or free if you are registered for a salsa or latin course)
We're excited to welcome new students and to continue with our current students!
NOLA Spaces | 1719 Toledano Street, New Orleans, LA | (504) 897-0327 | nolaspaces.com
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- Tue. April 5, 2016 : 7:30pm
- Wed. April 6, 2016 : 7:30pm
- Thu. April 7, 2016 : 7:30pm
- Fri. April 8, 2016 : 8:00pm
- Sat. April 9, 2016 : 2:00pm
- Sat. April 9, 2016 : 8:00pm
- Sun. April 10, 2016 : 2:00pm
- Sun. April 10, 2016 : 7:30pm
Tickets: now on sale
For Box Office and Group Sales information, please
click here.
Direct from Broadway, the acclaimed masterpiece returns to New Orleans! As part of their 50th Anniversary Season, Roundabout Theatre Company is proud to present Sam Mendes (Skyfall, American Beauty) and Rob Marshall's (Into The Woods, Nine and Chicago, the films) Tony Award®-winning production of Cabaret.
Welcome to the infamous Kit Kat Klub, where the Emcee, Sally Bowles and a raucous ensemble take the stage nightly to tantalize the crowd--and to leave their troubles outside. But as life in pre-WWII Germany grows more and more uncertain, will the decadent allure of Berlin nightlife be enough to get them through their dangerous times?
Come hear some of the most memorable songs in theatre history, including "Cabaret," "Willkommen" and "Maybe This Time." Leave your troubles outside - life is beautiful at Cabaret, John Kander, Fred Ebb and Joe Masteroff's Tony Award®-winning musical about following your heart while the world loses its way.
For mature audiences only.
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NO LA 70116
504-525-0200
Music 8p-11p
05 Closed
> 06 Lars Edegran & Greg Stafford w/Palm Court Jazz Band
> 07 Duke Heitger & Hal Smith w/Crescent City Joymakers
> 08 Lucien Barbarin w/Palm Court Jazz Band & James Evans
> 09 FQF Cabaret Stage - Noon to 4p
> 8p-11p Brian O'Connel & Palm Court Jazz Band w/Fred Lonzo
> 10 FQF Cabaret Stage - Noon - 4p
> 8p-11p Lucien Barbarin w/Sunday Night Swingsters & Tom Fischer
> 11 & 12 closed
> 13 Lars Edegran & Tom Sancton w/Palm Court Jazz Band
> 14 Tim Laughlin w/Crescent City Joymaker
> 15 Lucien Barbarin w/Palm Court Jazz Band & Kevin Louis
> 16 Brian O'Connell & Palm Court Jazz Band w/Chuck Badie
> 17 Lucien Barbarin & Sunday Night Swingsters w/Mark Braud
> 18 & 19 closed
> 20 Greg Stafford & Palm Court Jazz Band
> 21 Butch Thompson & Clive Wilson w/New Orleans Seranaders
> 22 closed private party
> 23 Brian O'Connell & Palm Court Jazz Band w/Ernie Elly
> 24 Lucien Barbarin & Sunday Night Swingsters w/Gerald French
> 25 & 26 closed
> 27 Lars Edegran & Topsy Chapman w/Palm Court Jazz Band
> 28 Tim Laughlin & Connie Jones w/ Crescent City Joymakers
> 29 Lucien Barbarin w/Palm Court Jazz Band & Tim Paco
> 30 Brian O'Connell w/Palm Court Jazz Band & Lester Caliste
> May 01 Lucien Barbarin w/Sunday Night Swingsters
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The Columns Hotel w John Rankin
3811 St. Charles Ave
Get there early. We'll be in the smaller room to the right.
Thur, April 7 8-11pm
The Palm Court Jazz Café
1204 Decatur St.
Fri, April 8 11:15am
French Quarter Festival w Connie Jones FQF All-Stars
Jackson Square Stage
Sat, April 9 11:15am
French Quarter Festival (Tim Laughlin Band)
Jackson Square Stage
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Saturday, June 4, 2016
7:30-10:30 p.m. ~ 6:30 p.m. Fete VIP
The Shops at Canal Place
333 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana
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NEW ORLEANS
presents
Bridging the Generational Gap
With Shira Harrington
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
11:00AM - 1:15PM
New Orleans Board of Trade
316 Magazine Street ~ New Orleans 70130
Lunch Presented by
Pigeon Caterers
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CABARET CAST BRINGS 1920'S BERLIN TO LIFE WITH
CHOREOGRAPHY WORKSHOP FOR NOCCA STUDENTS APRIL 6
WHAT: News cameras and members of the press are invited to attend an interactive Kit Kat Klub-inspired choreography workshop with a CABARET cast member and musical theatre students from the New Orleans Creative Center for the Arts (NOCCA).
WHEN: Wednesday, April 6
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
WHO: Sarah Bishop, Kit Kat Girl, CABARET
30 NOCCA musical theatre students
WHERE: New Orleans Creative Center for the Arts
2800 Chartres St.
Third floor dance studio, e313
New Orleans, LA 70117
DETAILS: Press are invited to attend, interview, photograph and film Sarah Bishop of CABARET and NOCCA musical theatre students for a choreography workshop and student performance. During the workshop, students will explore how choreography can be used to
tell a story, with Bishop teaching actual choreography from the show.
Bishop will also discuss the historical context of CABARET, set in 1920's Berlin, and the style of choreography this revival production is particularly known for. At the end of the workshop, students will perform a routine or sequence direct from the Kit Kat
Club, followed by a Q&A with Bishop providing students with an inside look into CABARET's rehearsal process.
To confirm attendance, please contact Emily Good at (504) 377-7864 or [email protected]
As part of their 50th Anniversary Season, the critically acclaimed and award-winning Roundabout Theatre Company is proud to present, direct from Broadway, the national tour of Sam Mendes (Spectre, American Beauty) and Rob Marshall's (Into the Woods and Chicago, the films) Tony Award®-winning production of CABARET, as part of the East Jefferson General Hospital Broadway in New Orleans 2015 - 2016 season.
Presented by the New Orleans Theatre Association, CABARET will play at the Saenger Theatre for a
limited engagement from April 5 - 10, 2016.
Wednesdays - Treme Brass Band at the Candlelight Lounge (925 N. Robertson St) - 9pm
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The Spring 2016 Jazz @ the Sandbar series continues as follows:
April 6 - Guitarist Todd Duke
April 13 - Trumpeter Kermit Ruffins
April 20 - Pianist Henry Butler
April 27 - Trumpeter Maurice Brown
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Jazz @ the Sandbar was established in 1990 by Ellis Marsalis, the first Coca-Cola Endowed Chair of the Jazz Studies Program at UNO. The series is designed to provide UNO Jazz Studies students an opportunity to get real life experience performing with high-level professional musicians in front of a live audience. Concerts are presented on Wednesday nights during the fall and spring semesters and feature a different jazz artist each week. Jazz @ the Sandbar provides a medium for our students to exercise their improvisational skills and gives them the opportunity to work with jazz masters in a concert setting.
Jazz @ the Sandbar is presented by the UNO Jazz Studies Program with support from the UNO Student Government Association, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, Inc., the New Orleans Jazz Celebration, Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro, WWNO FM, OffBeat Magazine, and the New Orleans Theatre Association (NOTA). For more information, call the UNO Music Department at (504) 280-6039 or New Orleans Jazz Celebration (504) 309-JAZZ, or visit us on the web at www.nojc.org/sandbar.
Concert times: 7:00 - 9:30pm.
Location: The Cove, Founders Road, UNO Lakefront Campus.
General Admission: $5.00 at the door.
Faculty, Staff & Student Admission: FREE w/ UNO ID Card.
Tickets sold at the door.
The admission charge goes toward the George Brumat Scholarship Fund.
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The Victory Belles present Songs that Won the War
March 30
11:45 a.m. buffet seating
BB's Stage Door Canteen
The Victory Belles bring to life the songs that inspired the Allies to victory during World War II. This new Belles show features musical gems of the era, such as White Cliffs of Dover, Harbor Lights, The Last Time I Saw Paris, La Vie En Rose, and I'll Be Seeing You, all sung in rich, three-part harmony. You may even find yourself dancing with one of our beautiful Belles!
or call 504-528-1943
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Fresh & Local Our new hours for the Wednesday market ! We'll be in the French Market from 1pm-5pm each week from now on, so stop by for strawberries, Louisiana shrimp, eggs, organically grown carrots and greens, cabbage big enough for the whole family, and more! Let us treat you to free parking in the French Market lot so you can see the bounty for yourself.
Wednesday Market, The French Quarter
1pm to 5pm1235 N. Peters Street in the French Market
We are excited to introduce the newest Crescent City Farmers Market in the Historic French Market! Every Wednesday from 1-5pm, this historic space will come alive with local fresh vegetables, fruit, pastured meats, seafood, breads and baked goods, preserves, and more. Weekly chef demos and live music! Complimentary Parking for Crescent City Farmers Market shoppers. Credit/debit and SNAP are gladly accepted in exchange for market tokens issued at the welcome table. Make groceries with these fantastic vendors in a hip and historic setting!
New Crescent City Farmers Market Hours at the French Market
Wednesday farmers market hours 1-5 p.m.
NEW! CRESCENT CITY FARMERS MARKET HOURS FOR 2016: 1:00 TO 5:00 P.M.. You shopped---we noticed! We have altered our operating hours for everyone's benefit, based on when we noticed the heaviest shopper traffic. Farmers appreciate arriving and leaving earlier, too! Thank you!
IN ADDITION TO LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC DURING MARKET TIMES, ENJOY THESE SPECIAL PROGRAMS DURING THE CRESCENT CITY FARMERS MARKET AT THE FRENCH MARKET ON CERTAIN WEDNESDAYS:
NEW! Making a Jazz Gumbo every last Wednesday of the month from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Enjoy a live musical performance by a trio of musicians from the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and watch a cooking demonstration by local historian, tour guide, and former restaurateur Dianne "GumboMarie" Honore. March 30th.
NEW!! Doc at the Market. Free Health & Fitness chats, Q&A sessions and workshops with local "Get Checked. Get Fit. Get Moving!" program director Eric "Doc" Griggs, MD. Find Doc at the farmers market stage every second Wednesday at 2:30 p.m.
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Wednesdays are free thanks to The Helis Foundation. Join us!
Free Wednesdays at the New Orleans Museum of Art
Where: New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins C. Diboll Circle, City Park, New Orleans, Louisiana 70124
When: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Who: Everyone welcome, free admission is for Louisiana residents
How: Just show up
Free admission on Wednesdays for Louisiana residents sponsored by the Helis Foundation
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All the happenings
Special Events on Thursday, April 7, 2016
French Quarter Festival Second-Line Kickoff Parade sponsored by Jimmy John's led by New Wave Brass Band, 100 block of Bourbon Street to Jackson Square -10AM
Opera at the Upper Pontalba presented by the French Market; operatic performances with musical accompaniment sponsored by the French Market. Upper Pontalba building on Jackson Square, at Chartres St. near St. Peter. 7PM
2016 Gala at Antoine's Restaurant - For information and to purchase tickets click here. - Patron Party 7PM; Gala 8PM
Special Events on Friday, April 8, 2016
French Quarter Festival and NOLA Jitterbugs present free dance lessons - The French Market Traditional Jazz Stage and the Chevron Cajun-Zydeco Showcase will feature dancing and classes in the following: Traditional Jazz, 1920s Charleston, Swing Dance, Cajun Jitterbug, and Zydeco. Classes are taught by professional dancers from NOLA Jitterbugs and Dance Quarter. All classes are free and open to the public.
Whitney Bank Film Festival at French Quarter Festival with Timecode: NOLA - Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre. Free and open to the public.
- 11am A Tribute to Toussaint 67 mins Produced by Ron Yager, Jim Dotson & Greg Buisson - Q&A following directly after the screening This Emmy-award winning concert documentary celebrates the life of Allen Toussaint - musician, composer, producer, and humanitarian. Starring Allen Toussaint and featuring Dr. John, Trombone Shorty, Elvis Costello, Irma Thomas, Deacon John, Cyril Neville, Jon Cleary, Joe Henry, Cyndi Lauper, Robert Plant and Jimmy Buffet. After the sudden passing Allen Toussaint last year, French Quarter Festivals, Inc. and Timecode: NOLA would like to dedicate this year's Film Series in Mr. Toussaint by celebrating the life and legacy of one of New Orleans own musical masters.
- 1pm A Warehouse on Tchoupitoulas 75 mins directed by Jessy Cale Williamson - Q&A following directly after the screening On January 30th, 1970, A Warehouse on Tchoupitoulas opened its doors to thousands of fans to see The Flock, Fleetwood Mac and The Grateful Dead. In the ensuing twelve years some of the best musicians in the world would grace the stage, including The Allman Brothers, Bob Dylan, The Doors, Pink Floyd, The Who, Bob Marley, David Bowie, Foghat, Jethro Tull, The Clash, The Talking Heads, Rush, Dr. John and many many more. This documentary captures the magic.
- 3pm Never a Dull Moment 20 Years of Rebirth Brass Band, 85 mins directed by Charlie Brown. Spanning the history of the band from their formation at Clark High School to their 20th Anniversary concert at Tipitina's, Never a Dull Moment: 20 Years of the Rebirth Brass Band tells the full story of New Orleans's premiere brass band. Featuring founders Phil Frazier (tuba) and Kermit Ruffins (trumpet), this rollicking film takes us on a trip throughout New Orleans, from Sunday second lines to Glass House to the Maple Leaf Bar and even into the studio, all told through the eyewitness accounts of some of the city's greatest (and funniest) characters.
Bill Summers & Jazalsa present a Tribute to Quincy Jones The Quincy Jones Musiq Consortium was founded to improve music education for children in the United States, including New Orleans. Bill Summers, a multi-Grammy nominated New Orleans percussionist, worked with Quincy Jones on the musical score for Roots, The Wiz, and The Color Purple and provides outreach to youth through his Klub K.I.D. program. Summers will pay homage to Jones during this very special French Quarter Festival performance on the GE Digital Big River Stage 7:15PM
Official After-party: Tribute to Toussaint French Quarter Festival and House of Blues present a Benefit for New Orleans Artists Against Hunger & Homelessness (founded by Allen Toussaint & Aaron Neville, 1985)
Official French Quarter Festival after- party featuring a night of performances by The Allen Toussaint Band with very special guests: Leo Nocentelli (The Meters), Big Sam (Big Sam's Funky Nation), James Andrews, Walter "Wolfman" Washington, Davell Crawford, and Robin Barnes. Click here for tickets or visit TicketMaster.com or the House of Blues Box Office (225 Decatur, 504-310-4975) 9pm
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Ogden After Hours - Spencer Bohren
click for more info...
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Born into a gospel-singing family in the wind-swept prairies of Wyoming in 1950, Spencer Bohren began singing and playing music as youngster. At fourteen, inspired by the folk music he heard on the radio, Spencer picked up a guitar and within a few weeks started performing in public. He immediately delved deeply into America's treasure of blues, country, gospel and folk music, soaking up guitar styles and historical details. In the 1960s and 1970s, Spencer played with rock, country and blues bands throughout the western US. By the mid-1970s, Spencer and his wife, Marilyn, found a spiritual home in the city of New Orleans, and started their family there.
New Orleans had a profound effect on Spencer, and he quickly became a fixture on the local music scene. Spencer began touring, this time in the southern U.S. Before long he made the daring decision to bring his family on the road so they could be together. For seven years they lived on the road, Spencer performing around the U.S., sharing his love of America's music and singing his own original songs. He also began a recording career, which has produced 16 albums.
In 1997, Spencer developed Down the Dirt Road Blues, his award-winning history of American music, which he has presented to 30,000 students of all ages, as well as concert audiences in America and Europe. His educational offerings have grown to include visual art, guitar workshops, and talks on songs of protest and music business, inspiring countless budding musicians. www.spencerbohren.com
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FACC-GC, the Mexican Consulate of New Orleans and Santa Fe Restaurant will co-host a
Pop-Up Executive Business Networking Event
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday, April 7
Santa Fe Restaurant
3201 Esplanade Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70119
Join us for networking and delicious, authentic French and Mexican specials prepared by Santa Fe's kitchen and bar.
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The ceremony will be held at the Marigny Opera House in New Orleans on Thursday, April 7, at 7:00 p.m., preceded by the invitation-only Patron Party at 6:00 p.m. Complimentary valet parking will be provided for all attendees.
General admission tickets ($150) include a unique and entertaining awards ceremony during the
catered three-course dinner
. VIP tickets ($500) include
seating with awardees, and admission to
the preceding invitation-only Patron Party, with craft cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and silent auction bidding. Join us and mingle with the musicians, film makers, authors, photographers and culture bearers who make our state shine!
The LEH thanks the following underwriters and sponsors: Houmas House Plantation and Gardens, The Helis Foundation, IBERIABANK, Jones Walker Law Firm, The Haynie Family Historical Foundation, BHP-Billiton Petroleum, the Josef Sternberg Memorial Fund, Union Pacific Railroad Foundation, Mrs. Bertie Deming Smith, Capital One Bank, Brad Adams, Hola Nola Foods, Dorian Bennett's Sotheby's International Realty, Postlethwaite and Netterville, Bellwether Technology, the Hilton Riverside Hotel, and Valentino Hotel Management.
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TO MARRY AN ENGLISH LORD FEATURING CO--AUTHOR CAROL WALLACE wraps up the events by
going back to where it all started - the book that served as inspiraCon for Julian Fellowes. In
partnership with the English--Speaking Union, WYES presents a cocktail, champagne and tea sandwich
recepCon with To Marry an English Lord co--author Carol McD. Wallace on Thursday, April 7th at 5:00
p.m. at the House of Broel at 2220 Saint Charles Avenue in New Orleans. The author will speak at 6:00
p.m. The event is $75. VIP Cckets are available for $100 including the book and photo--op with the co--
author.
Proceeds from these events support WYES' mission of serving greater New Orleans, southeast
Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast with educaConal, entertaining and enlightening programming.
All WYES event and Ticket information is available at
wyes.org
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THURSDAYS AT TWILIGHT: 6 p.m., Pavilion of the Two Sisters, Botanical Gardens, City Park, Victory Drive, New Orleans. $10.
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Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series
March 3, 2016 at 6:00 pm
Where: Pavilion of the Two Sisters in the Botanical Garden
Hours: Gates open at 5pm; music begins at 6pm
Parking: There is a free parking lot across the street from the Botanical Garden. Admission: $10/person
Check the their amazing scheulde for dates and performers by clicking here.
http://neworleanscitypark.com/calendar/category/thursdays-at-twilight
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If you are a Louisiana resident you can enjoy the Ogden Museum of Southern Art for free on Thursdays thanks to the Helis Foundation. Great museum with the largest and most comprehensive assemblage of Southern art in the world, establishing the Ogden Museum as the preeminent resource on art and culture of the South.
Where: Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., New Orleans, LA 70130
When: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost: Free for Louisiana resdients
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www.ericasher.com
noon
Frank Stansbury With Host Eric Asher
Guests:
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Strawberry Festival Parade - April 9, 2016
9:30 am Downtown Ponchatoula
Strawberry Auction - April 9, 2016
4:30 pm North Stage
Strawberry Strut - April 10, 2016
www.racemine.com/Strawberrystrut
Friday, April 8, 2016
SOUTH STAGE
5:00 - 7:00 - D Play
7:45 - 9:45 - Phat Hat
NORTH STAGE
5:15 - Introduction of Royalty
5:30 - 7:30 - Chase Tyler
8:15 - 10:15 - Category 6
Saturday, April 9, 2016
SOUTH STAGE
12:30 - 2:30 - Lindsey Cardinale
3:00 - 5:00 - Perkins Road
5:00 - 5:30 - Sack Races
5:30 - 7:30 - Black Magnolia
8:00 - 10:00 - Triggerproof
NORTH STAGE
11:30 - 11:45 - Egg Toss
11:45 - 1:45 - The Issue
1:45 - 2:30 - Strawberry Eating Contest
2:30 - 4:30 - Stormy
4:30 - 5:45 - Strawberry Auction
5:45 - 8:00 - The Domino's
8:30- 10:30- Supercharger
Sunday, April 10, 2016
SOUTH STAGE
12:15 - 2:45 - Christian Serpas & Ghost Town
2:45 - 3:30 - Sack Races
3:30 -5:30 - Five Finger Discount
NORTH STAGE
9:00 - Church Service
10:30 - Strawberry Strut Awards
11:00 - 11:15 - Egg Toss
11:15 - 12:45 - After Hours
12:45 - 1:30 - Strawberry Eating Contest
1:30 - 3:30 - Todd O'Neill
4:00 - 6:00 - Bag of Donuts
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Shine Productions, St. Bernard's professional theatre company, will present "The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood" on Friday, April 8 and Saturday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. There is also a matinee at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. The production will be staged at the Dave Thompson Event Barn in Docville Farm, 5124 E. St. Bernard Hwy, Violet
Tickets are $15 in advance and can be purchased at the two local coffeehouses: PJ's in Chalmette and The Coffeehouse in Arabi. Call 504.301.0687 for more information or visit Shine on Facebook
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Tributes to Allen Toussaint at French Quarter Festival
Special Events to Honor the Beloved Performer
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Allen Toussaint, one of the most influential figures in New Orleans R&B, unexpectedly passed away in November 2015 while touring in Spain. Earlier that year, French Quarter Festival was honored to feature the celebrated songwriter, record producer, and musician throughout the 2015 French Quarter Festival - with a performance on the riverfront Abita Stage, participation in the Festival's Let Them Talk symposium to talk about his life and career, and his attendance at the Festival's Film Fest, where a new film about him was screened. Toussaint was also the 2015 'Face of the Festival', with his photograph gracing the French Quarter Festival publicity and advertising campaigns.
At the 2016 event, three special events will honor him. On Friday, April 8 an official after-party hosted by the House of Blues, Tribute to Toussaint, will be a fundraiser, with proceeds benefiting Toussaint's foundation - New Orleans Artists Against Hunger and Homelessness (founded by Allen Toussaint & Aaron Neville in 1985). Performers include The Allen Toussaint Band, Leo Nocentelli (The Meters), Big Sam (Big Sam's Funky Nation), James Andrews, Walter "Wolfman" Washington, Davell Crawford, Robin Barnes, and more. Doors open at 8pm for the 9pm show. Tickets range from $35-$70 and are available at http://www.houseofblues.com/neworleans/ or the House of Blues Box Office at 225 Decatur Street, New Orleans (504-310-4975).
Also on Friday, April 8 at Whitney Bank Film Fest at French Quarter Festival with Timecode: NOLA, the film A Tribute to Toussaint will be screened to celebrate the life of the late musician, composer, producer, and humanitarian. Additionally, the 2016 Film Fest will be dedicated to the beloved performer.
Sunday, April 10, the festival's Let Them Talk: Conversations on Louisiana Music symposium will present From Southern Nights to Hall-of-Fame Heights: Remembering Allen Toussaint. During this panel, Grammy-winning record producer Scott Billington and an all-star panel - including another Grammy-winner - the great Irma Thomas; award-winning music journalist and biographer Ben Sandmel; bassist Roland Guerin - a long-time member of Allen Toussaint's band, and Reginald Toussaint, who managed and performed with his father for over 25 years, will share Allen Toussaint stories and memories.
For more information about the 2016 French Quarter Festival presented by Chevron, which takes place April 7-10, visit fqfi.org
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Rivertown Theaters Presents Into The Woods, Jr.
on the Lagniappe Stage April 1 - 10
WHAT: Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts continues their commitment to showcase and develop the talents of budding local thespians with the very special production of Into The Woods Jr.
Be careful what you wish for as Stephen Sondheim's and James Lapine's cockeyed fairytale comes to life in this adaptation of their groundbreaking, Tony Award- winning musical. Into The Woods JR. features all of your favorite characters- Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (and his beanstalk), and the Witch in this lyrically rich re-telling of classic Brothers Grimm fables.
The musical centers on a baker and his wife who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the king's festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse and wind up changed forever.
WHERE: Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts
325 Minor St. in the heart of Rivertown, Kenner LA
Plenty of parking on the streets around the theater
WHEN: The schedule of performances is as follows:
Fridays April 8 at 7:30 pm
Saturdays April 9 at 7:30 pm
Sundays April 10 at 2:00 pm
TICKET PRICE: $15.00 General Admission
THEATER CONTACT & TICKETS:
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NEW ORLEANS - Please join Jazz Live at Hyatt every Friday and Saturday, April 8 - May 7 as they welcome Stephanie Jordan for an extended engagement at Hyatt Regency New Orleans. The Stephanie Jordan Ensemble will do two sets in her signature trademark of performing jazz standards from the likes of Abbey Lincoln, Dionne Warwick, Nancy Wilson, Nat "King" Cole, Frank Sinatra, and other jazz greats from the Big Band era. The show also includes highlights from the
"Stephanie Jordan Sings a Tribute to Lena Horne" CD.
Jazz Live at Hyatt takes place in the
8 Block Kitchen & Bar
on Level 3 of the Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113. Show time is from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. There is no cover charge for the performance and reservations are not required.
Friday, April 8 @ 7pm & 9pm
Saturday, April 9 @ 7pm & 9pm
Friday, April 15 @ 7pm & 9pm
Saturday, April 16 @ 7pm & 9pm
Friday, April 22 @ 7pm & 9pm
Saturday, April 23 @ 7pm & 9pm
Friday, April 29 @ 7pm & 9pm
Saturday, April 30 @ 7pm & 9pm * International Jazz Day
Friday, May 6 @ 7pm & 9pm
Saturday, May 7 @ 7pm & 9pm
Immerse yourself in the best of sophisticated New Orleans nightlife with delicious appetizers, masterfully crafted cocktails, and premium spirits, while enjoying complimentary Live Jazz! Enjoy creative sushi dishes, the freshest Louisiana seafood, or a mouthwatering burger at
Vitascope Hall
, one of the best NOLA bars for catching up with friends.
to learn more.
See Stephanie Jordan Big Band @ New Orleans Jazz Fest; Thursday, April 28 @ 4:00 PM on the Zatarain's / WWOZ Jazz Tent Stage
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We are thrilled to announce that Sweet Crude and Big Sam & Drew "Da Phessah" Baham will be joining us for our 14th Annual Ezra Open Benefit Concert at House of Blues New Orleans!
JUST ADDED is songwriter/producer, Todd Wright!
Join us prior to the show for a VIP Casino Night Patron Party
in the Parish Room at 5:30PM. The Casino Night Patron Party will be hosted by Trishelle Canatella, with music by Amanda DuCorbier and newly added guest, CariDee English. The Casino Night Patron Party will feature casino game favorites and includes a ticket to the benefit concert, premium food and open bar, complimentary photo with Better Than Ezra and silent auction.
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40+ vendors offer a festive array of creative art, handmade jewelry and crafts, homemade goodies, vintage clothes & collectibles, used books and flea market finds in a bustling neighborhood setting.
Home of Piety Street Sno-Balls, Old Ironworks is just across the street from Pizza Delicious and Euclid Records near the Rusty Rainbow bridge, which crosses over to the riverside Crescent Park. The most happening corner in Bywater!
PIETY STREET MARKET 2016
Saturday, April 9
Saturday, May 14
Saturday, June 11
Saturday, July 9
Saturday, August 13
Saturday, September 10
Saturday, October 8
Saturday, November 12
Saturday, December 10
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Louisiana Music Factory Free Concert Series
Louisiana Music Factory
421 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 586-1094
Hours: 11AM to 8PM Daily
April 2016 Schedule
Saturday, April 9th2:00pm - Alexandra Scott3:00pm - Dave Jordan4:00pm - Tanya Boyd-Cannon
Tuesday, April 12th6:00pm - Southern Sounds Party feat. Aurora Nealand
Saturday, April 16th - RECORD STORE DAY!
Limited-edition pressings available for the first and only time. Great deals on these special releases as well as thousands of great titles on vinyl!2:00pm - Vivaz2:00pm - Wine Tasting sponsored by Pontchartrain Vineyards3:00pm - Warren Battiste4:00pm - Junko Beat
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Trinity Episcopal Church
1329 Jackson Avenue
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
Sunday, April 10 @ 5 pm: Farmington H. S. Band, 150 musicians from Minnesota
performing a variety of music styles from marches and movie themes, to wind band litterature and programmatic music
Sunday, April 17 @ 5 pm: The Trinity Tenors Alexander Sibley, and Mark AnthonyThomas
in a program of Musical Theatre and Opera with pianist Albinas Prizgintas
Sunday, April 24 @ 5 pm: Phil The Tremolo King and his Uptown Downtown Orchestra play original and covers,
mixing traditional Jazz, gypsy swing, klezmer and more, into a style they call "Tremophonic"
The Trinity Artist Series are celebrating 28 years of continuous concerts are Informal and FREE of Charge.
Handicap access and elevator available.
Police security provided. for more information please contact:
Albinas & Manon Prizgintas
www.trinityartistseries.com
www.albinas.org
www.trinitynola.org
Trinity Artist Series
Trinity Episcopal Church
1329 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans,
Phone:
504.522.0276
All programs last one hour and take place every Sunday of the year at 5:00 p.m. Police security provided. Handicap access and elevator available. Informal and FREE of charge
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Taste of New Orleans Cooking Class
- Southern Food and Beverage Museum 1504 Oretha Castle Haley BlvdNew Orleans, LA, 70113United States
The Southern Food & Beverage Museum offers a weekly lunch demonstration in the state-of-the-art
Rouses Culinary Innovation Center by Jenn-Air
. Presented by SoFAB staff, the demonstrations are an in-depth look into how to create delicious traditional dishes that can be found nowhere else in the world. Join us and take the secrets of New Orleans' flavors home to your kitchen!
The $40 menu includes:
- Fresh Tomato Salad with Creole Remoulade Sauce
- Creole Jambalaya with Chicken, Sausage, Vine-Ripened Tomatoes, and Cajun Country Rice
- Bananas Foster with Vanilla Ice Cream
- French bread with butter
- Iced Tea
Please purchase your tickets at least 48 hours in advance so we can prepare for the correct number of attendees. Within 48 hours, please call the museum at 504-569-0405 to see if there is any room in the class for additional attendees. Special dietary needs can be accommodated with 48 hours notice. There is a discount for
SoFAB Members
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Please choose the date you would like to attend below. If you have any issues with the ticketing software or would prefer to make your reservation on the phone, please call our offices at 504-267-7490. On the weekends, please call the museum directly at 504-569-0405. Tickets may be refunded or exchanged up to 48 hours prior to the event. After 48 hours no refunds will be available.
Taste of New Orleans
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- Monday, Apr, 18 2016 11:00 AM
- Monday, Apr, 25 2016 11:00 AM
This class is also available for private group reservations at any time, and specialty menus can be created for groups upon request. Additional add-ons available for purchase upon request. Please contact Jyl Benson
http://natfab.org/events/taste-of-new-orleans-cooking-class
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The Art of the Book: A Repurposed Literary Challenge
On Saturday, April 16, 2016 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., artists and craftspeople will compete in several categories translating recycled materials into their interpretation of books. Join us as we celebrate the beauty and transformative nature of the written word!
The event will take place at IDIYA, a Maker Space Studio located at 2723 S. Broad St., New Orleans. There will be light refreshments, beverages and live music! Safe and well lit parking is available close to the studio.
for more information.
All submissions will be auctioned to support the projects of the local WNBA chapter including literacy initiatives, author discussions, and educational lectures and presentations for writers and those interested in the publishing industry. One half of the winning bids will be presented to the artists. IDIYA staff will be on hand to discuss their mission and to provide an introduction to their services and space. Attendees will be encouraged to contribute a page to the ongoing WNBA art book during the evening.
Awards will be announced at 8:30 p.m. and a prize packet valued at over $250 including full media coverage and professional photos of the winning piece will be presented to the grand prize winning artist.
A silent auction including books, original art, gift certificates, and other enticing items will close at 8:45 p.m. Proceeds will benefit WNBA-NOLA initiatives.
Tickets are only $10, and may be purchased in advance or at the door. IDIYA members may purchase individual tickets at half price in advance. For more information on purchasing tickets or if you want to submit an entry: https://artofthebooknola.wordpress.com/
See you there!
Antoinette de Alteriis
Promotion Director
504-368-1175 x331
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New Orleans Calendar of Events
Zurich Golf Classic * April TBA
French Quarter Festival * April 7-10
Jazz & Heritage Festival * April 22-May 1
Wine & Food Experience * May 25-28
Greek Festival * May 27-29
April
Microsoft Convergence lands in the Big Easy
Microsoft Convergence is the place where leaders gather to explore, share and experience business solutions. See new innovations, get insights and fresh perspectives, connect with experts and peers, and think about business in new ways.
New Orleans, LA
April 4-7, 2016
4-7-16
The French Quarter Festival will hold its 33rd annual celebration of Louisiana music in New Orleans this year, bringing over 1700 local acts to the city on April 7-10.
The newly announced lineup includes Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Irma Thomas, John "Papa" Gros, Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Big Sam's Funky Nation, Naughty Professor, Bonerama, Buckwheat Zydeco, The New Orleans Suspects and many more.
Full lineup and schedule information can be found at the festival's website
here.
4-9-16
CITY TO HOST RECYCLING DROP-OFF DAY ON SATURDAY
NEW ORLEANS - The Department of Sanitation will host its Recycling Drop-off Day , from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the City's Recycling Drop-Off Center at 2829 Elysian Fields Ave. Recycling Drop-off Days will be held for Orleans Parish residentson the second Saturday of each month.
Items accepted at all monthly Recycling Drop-Off Days include: paper (newspaper, magazines, office paper, junk mail, phone books), ink jet cartridges, toner cartridges, digital cameras, DVRs, digital picture frames, metals (aluminum, steel, tin), laptops, stereos and speakers, plastics (#1 through #7), printers and fax machines, telephones, cords, systems, cell phones, beepers, pagers, uninterruptible power supplies, security systems, computers, processors, monitors, circuit boards, GPS devices, Xboxes, PlayStations, Wiis, MP3 players, DVD movies and video games, household batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, incandescent light bulbs, Mardi Gras beads, microwave ovens, televisions (limit 4) and tires (limit 4).
Household hazardous waste materials will not be accepted at this event. Additionally, the City does not accept glass for recycling at the Drop-off Center or curbside except in the French Quarter or DDD.
Below is the 2016 schedule for the Recycling Drop-Off Center:
April 9: Recycling Drop-Off & Shred Day--Iron Mountain will securely and confidentially shred up to 50 lbs. of documents at no charge as a community service
May 14: Recycling Drop-Off Day & Household Hazardous Materials Collection Day
June 11: Recycling Drop-off Day
July 9: Recycling Drop-Off & Shred Day--Iron Mountain will securely and confidentially shred up to 50 lbs. of documents at no charge as a community service
Aug. 13: Recycling Drop-Off Day
Sept. 10: Recycling Drop-Off Day
Oct. 8: Recycling Drop-Off & Shred Day--Iron Mountain will securely and confidentially shred up to 50 lbs. of documents at no charge as a community service
Nov. 12: Recycling Drop-Off Day
Dec. 10: Recycling Drop-Off & Shred Day--Iron Mountain will securely and confidentially shred up to 50 lbs. of documents at no charge as a community service
For more information on items accepted at the City's Recycling Drop-Off Center or to register for the City's FREE curbside recycling program, please call 311. These services are only available to residents of Orleans Parish.#
FESTIVAL OF BALLOONS BRINGS EXCLUSIVE BALLOON ART TO NEW ORLEANS FAMILIES
(Wichita, KS) -
The Festival of Balloons, which features the world's largest and most elaborate displays by international balloon artists, announced that its biannual event will be held in New Orleans at the Hilton Riverside on Sunday, April 10, 2016, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The Festival of Balloons is an opportunity for the public to view the balloon art that will be created during the 2016 World Balloon Convention. The Pioneer Balloon Company is the organizer and host of the Festival of Balloons and the World Balloon Convention where hundreds of balloon professionals from countries around the world will gather to showcase the art, entertainment and education relating to the balloon industry.
Large balloon sculptures, balloon dresses and other inflated masterpieces will be available for festival attendees to view and photograph, and single inflated balloons will be available for purchase. In addition to the amazing balloon sculptures, the Festival of Balloons will also feature captivating balloon entertainers, interactive balloon demonstrations and people draped in balloon costumes.
4-22-16
Ellis Marsalis' musical dynasty-a father and four sons that swing like no other-inhabits an allegorical house in this brilliant portrait of the first family of jazz that doubles as a loving portrait of the Crescent City's beauty and grace. Graphic master Paul Rogers' companion piece to his classic 2002 Jazz Fest portrait of Wynton Marsalis is a further exploration of his unique "soulful precision" style.
http://www.art4now.com/
One blues master inspires another in George Hunt's spontaneously soulful blues portrait depicting B.B. King's formative experiences.
http://www.art4now.com/
4-22-16
Jazz Fest Cubes Announced
5-13-16
Taste At The Lake 2016 Friends of Lakeview Friday, May 13, 2016 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (CDT)
West Lakeshore Shopping Center
135 Robert E Lee Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70124
Friday, May 13, 2016 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (CDT)
6-30-16
2016 ESSENCE Festival Reveals First-Round Performance Lineup Featuring Headlining Performances from Kendrick Lamar, Mariah Carey and Maxwell
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21st Amendment
Venue Status: Open
21st Amendment
725 Iberville Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Contact Info
Buffa's Lounge is conveniently located at the corner of Esplanade Avenue and Burgundy St. in
New Orleans at 1001 Esplanade. It is just in the Faubourg Marigny at the "Border of the Quarter."
24Columns Hotel
3811 Saint Charles Ave.
New Orleans, LA
(800) 445-9308
New Orleans, LA 70116
Contact Info
(504) 942-3731
8316 Oak St. New Orleans, LA (504) 866 9359
Hotel Monteleone
214 Royal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Note: Convenient parking available in hotel garage for a fee.
The music series is free and open to Carousel Bar and Lounge patrons
Mid City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl
3016 S. Carrollton Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
Calendar
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445 S. Rampart Street
New Orleans, LA
Chickie Wah Wah is a non-smoking venue
Chickie Wah Wah
2828 Canal St.
New Orleans, LA 70119
Blue Nile
532 Frenchmen St.
New Orleans, LA70116
(504) 948-BLUE
(504) 948-2583
Three Muses
536 Frenchmen St.
New Orleans, LA
The Hi-Ho Lounge
2239 Saint Claude Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 945-HIHO
(504) 945-4446
LIVE MUSIC LISTINGS - JANUARY 2016
Tasting Notes
With tempting aromas of dark cherry, blackberry and spice, Zin-phomaniac is a complex, full-bodied wine with juicy, approachable flavors of ripe blue-purple fruit and dark semi-sweet chocolate. A kiss of vanilla and a touch of brown baking spice add depth to the long, satisfying mouthfeel.
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Love New Orleans & She'll Love You Back.
Sincerely,
Frank Stansbury
Lafete News
[email protected]
504-450-1955
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