Date: August 16th 2008
LaFete Newsletter August 18, 2008
If you would like to add events, openings etc. please email Jean LaFete
at lafetenews@bellsouth.net
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Forever New Orleans
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Calendar 08/18/08 thru 08/24/08
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Monday, August 18, 2008
Jean LaFete will be taking a much needed vacation.
This will be the only calendar listing you receive until 8/24/08
Please take care of the City while I’m away.
Thanks
Jean LaFete
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Monday, August 18, 2008
Live on the Northshore
Please Check:
La Fete News Northshore website, www.lafetenorthshore.com. La Fete Northshore is your definitive guide to the very best of Northshore living. Check out our continuously updated Events Calendar, which can be viewed by category including live music, community events, family friendly happenings and more! Visit our Day Trippin page for info on fun adventures just a short ride away, and subscribe to our Weekly Spotlight to receive updates on the week’s best events. Check out La Fete Northshore, and please give us your feedback . . . if you like what you see, or have suggestions for ways to improve our new site we want to hear from you!
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Monday, August 18, 2008
New Orleans Zephyrs v/s Iowa
Monday, August 18, 7pm
Zephyr Field
6000 Airline Dr.
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Monday, August 18, 2008
JOHN FOHL @ 9:30
DOS JEFES UPTOWN CIGAR BAR
5535 TCHOUPITOULAS ST.
N.O., LA. 70115
(504) 891 8500
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Monday, August 18, 2008
THE GEORGE FRENCH BAND
FEATURING GERMAINE BAZZLE
7-10PM
KERMIT’S LOUNGE
1200 ST. BERNARD AVE
(CORNER OF ST. BERNARD AND ST. CLAUDE AVE)
NO COVER
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Monday, August 18, 25, 2008
Charmaine Neville & Friends
New Orleans R&B
Snug Harbor
626 Frenchmen
Admission: 504-949-0696
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Monday, August 18, 2008
Leon "Kid Chocolate" Brown -10pm-
d.b.a.
618 Frenchmen St, New Orleans
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Monday, August 18, 2008
Papa Grows Funk
10pm
Every Monday
Maple Leaf Bar
8316 Oak St
New Orleans
504-866-9359
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Monday, August 18, 2008
Jerry Jumonville and the Jump City Band
6:30 No Cover Charge
Jazz Vipers
10pm – 2am
Spotted Cat
623 Frenchmen St
New Orleans
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Monday, August 18, 2008
Brint Anderson (Blues)
7pm – 10pm
www.margaritaville.com/index.php?page=cafe_no
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
Tel: 504-592-2565
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Tuesday, August 19, 2008
All shows are on TUESDAY nights at 9 PM,
upstairs at the Blue Nile 532 Frenchmen St NOLA
Brigham Hall
More specific info available at www.openearsmusic.org
Questions or comments, please contact Jeff Albert jeff@openearsmusic.org or 985-966-6093
The Open Ears Music Series consists of weekly concerts of interesting music, often of the improvised variety.. The performances are on Tuesdays , upstairs at
The Blue Nile , 532 Frenchmen St. NOLA
There is no cover charge. We want everyone that wants to listen to be able to. There is an encouraged donation.
Jeff Albert
(985)966-6093
jeff@openearsmusic.org
www.openearsmusic.org
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Tuesday, August 19, 2008
JOE KROWN @ 9:30
DOS JEFES UPTOWN CIGAR BAR
5535 TCHOUPITOULAS ST.
N.O., LA. 70115
(504) 891 8500
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Tuesday, August 19, 2008
City of Refuge by Tom Piazza
Book Launch, Reading & Signing (FREE)
6pm
Octavia Books
513 Octavia Street
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Tuesday, August 19, 2008
"TestiFLY": New truths for the new normal
The new Voodoo Mystére Lounge is pleased to announce its first spoken word series:
TestiFLY, a Tuesday evening open-mic poetry show, hosted by IRIS LEWIS. Ms. Lewis will introduce featured guests each week, as well as open up the mic to poets who sign up at the door.
What:
TestiFLY: Open mic poetry
When:
Tuesdays 9pm, August 5-September 2
Where:
The Voodoo Mystére Lounge, 718 North Rampart, at Orleans. 504.304.1568
Who:
Hosted by Iris Lewis
One drink minimum
Photos and bio available upon request; also nightly guest-performer line-ups.
Please note: The Voodoo Mystere Lounge is doing diverse programming, including theater, poetry, comedy, performance art, and acoustic music. If this particular notice doesn't fall within your field of interest, let me know. I'll break my press list down into subcategories.
Also please note: The last Voodoo email, about "Punch 'n' Trudy" on Sunday afternoons, should've given dates of July 27-September 7, noon-4pm. I don't seem to have confused too many recipients, but it was dumb nonentheless.
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Tuesday, August 19, 2008
John Rankin Trio with Nathan Lambertson (upright bass) and Michael Skinkus
(percussion)
TUESDAYS, 8 TO 11 p.m.
COLUMNS HOTEL 3811 St. Charles Ave, in New Orleans
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Tuesday, August 19, 2008
British comedy on the big screen:
BRIT WIT NIGHT!
Every Tuesday night throughout the summer
7pm doors…1st show 7:30..next 8:30 and the next 9:30
3 episodes each Tuesday night
Episodes announced in the e-letter so sign up!
free admission
Adele Borie
3 Ring Circus Arts Education Center
The Big Top Gallery
1638 Clio Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
adeleborie@gmail.com
www.3RingCircusProductions.com or www.3RCP.com
www.myspace.com/3RCP
Big Top Phone: 504.569.2700
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Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Uptown Square Market
When: Tuesdays / year round / rain or shine
What Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Where: Uptown Square parking lot, River Road at Tulane University Square
Join us for an amazing selection of the freshest, tastiest fruits, vegetables, seafood, baked breads and freshly made pies, bedding plants, dairy products, freshly cut flowers, and more! direct from our region's finest farmers, fishers, and bakers.
When planning a visit to the Market, don't forget to bring your appetite for the popular Tabasco Brand Products Green Plate Special. Each month, a different restaurant, caterer or vendor sets up shop at the Market to serve up plate lunches at affordable prices
The knife sharpener is there every Tuesday to sharpen scissors, knives, axes, you name it!
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Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Broadmoor Improvement Association to Host Congressional and DA Debate
Candidates for Congress and DA will discuss city recovery efforts
Candidates vying for US Congress District 2 (seat currently held by William Jefferson) and Orleans Parish District Attorney (open seat) will make their case to voters in back-to-back moderated debates concerning the state of the city three years after Hurricane Katrina.
This event will take place on Tuesday, August 19 at 6:30 PM in the Kendall Cram Room on the second floor of Tulane University's Lavin Bernick Center (McAlister Place between Freret and Willow streets).
Confirmed DA candidates: Linda Bizzarro, Leon Cannizzaro, Jason Williams.
Confirmed Congressional candidates: James Carter, Troy "C" Carter, Byron Lee, Helena Moreno, Cedric Richmond, and Kenya Smith.
(lists in formation)
DA candidates will debate first, followed by Congressional candidates.
WHAT:
Congress and DA debate
WHEN:
Tuesday, August 19 6:30 PM
WHERE:
Kendall Cram Room, 2nd floor of Tulane University's Lavin Bernick Center (McAlister Place b/w Freret and Willow)
WHO:
All New Orleanians are cordially invited
This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
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Tuesday, August 19, 2008
WINE TASTINGS
600 - 8 00
FREE FOR LADIES
FROM OUR CELLAR :A SAMPLING OF EUROPEAN WINES (FRANCE, ITALY, GERMANY, & SPAIN)
DOS JEFES UPTOWN CIGAR BAR
5535 TCHOUPITOULAS ST.
N.O., LA. 70115
(504)891 8500
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Tuesday, August 19, 26, 2008
Jesse McBride
presents
The Next Generation
8pm & 10pm
Snug Harbor
626 Frenchmen
Admission: 504-949-0696
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Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Johnny Vidacovich Duo featuring David Torkanowsky -10pm-
d.b.a New Orleans
618 Frenchmen St, New Orleans
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Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Tuesday nights
Beginner Lindy Hop
8:00 - 9:00 PM
According to legend, the Lindy Hop gained its famous name in 1927, when a New York reporter witnessed "Shorty" George Snowden dancing during a marathon dance contest. When asked what he was doing, Shorty George responded in his delirium "I'm doing Lindy's Hop," after Charles Lindbergh's famous trans-Atlantic flight just a few weeks prior. The best way to describe Lindy Hop? It is the swing dancing you see in the 1920 -1940's. It has also been featured in recent movies Malcolm X & Swing Kids.
Solo Charleston (for men and women)
9:00 - 10:00 PM
While it developed in African-American communities in the USA, the Charleston became a popular dance craze in the wider international community in the 1920s. Despite its black history, Charleston is most frequently associated with white flappers and the speakeasy. Here, these young women would dance alone or together as a way of mocking the "drys," or citizens who supported the Prohibition amendment, as Charleston was then considered quite immoral and provocative. Charleston is currently one of the most popular dances for women AND men among the swing dance community.
Wednesday nights
Beginner Swing (Jitterbug)
8:30 - 9:30 PM
It is the youngest of the dances that I teach. It evolved out of Lindy Hop and became very popular in the 1950's. Popular across the world, it is one of the easiest of the swing dances to learn and will get you out swingin' on the dancefloor in no time!
These classes are for men and women (even though this is an all women's studio), however do not feel like you have to have a partner as everyone will be rotating (except in the solo Charleston class).
Saffron Studio is located at:
3121 Metairie Rd
Metairie, LA 70001
(on Old Metairie Road near Causeway)
This is a 6 week series, however you can drop in on any class without committing to the whole six weeks. For information on pricing, please go to www.saffronstudio.org.
Questions on anything else including classes, email info@nolaswing.com
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Tuesday, Augut 19, 2008
“Organ and Labyrinth” Trinity Artist Series
The EVERY TUESDAY
Trinity Church
1329 Jackson avenue New Orleans
From 6 pm to 7 pm:
Every Tuesday from 6 pm to 7 pm in the church:
"ORGAN & LABYRINTH" with Albinas Prizgintas,
on the 5000 pipes Trinity tracker organ:
The program includes some of the greatest music written for organ
and a variety of performed music, ranging from Classical Baroque to
vintage rock tunes.
FREE
1329 Jackson Av. New Orleans
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Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Rebirth Brass Band
Every Tuesday
10pm
Maple Leaf Bar
8316 Oak St
New Orleans
504-866-9359
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Tuesday, August 19, 2008
7pm – 10pm
Brint Anderson (Blues)
www.margaritaville.com/index.php?page=cafe_no
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
Tel: 504-592-2565
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Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Comedy Show Marcia Wall and friends, slaying them at the Voodoo
MARCIA WALL joins the fast-growing Voodoo Mystere family with her monthly comedy
showcase, SERIOUSLY FUNNY: Marcia Wall & Friends, opening Wednesday, August 20th.
On the third Wednesday of every month through the end of 2008, Marcia welcomes a
different featured guest, and performs her own inimitable stand-up as well.
Schedule of guest comics available upon request.
What:
Seriously Funny: Marcia Wall & Friends
When:
Wednesday at 7pm, third Wednesday of the month: Aug 20, Sep 17, Oct 15,
Nov 19, Dec 17.
Where:
The Voodoo Mystére Lounge, 718 North Rampart, at Orleans. 504.304.1568.
How much:
$9.
www.seeitmywayphoto.com
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Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Theatre Louisiane proudly presents "Moon Cove," a fictional ghost story
from the Cajun Prairie of Louisiana about the non-fictional Acadiana ancestors of acclaimed theatre artist AMY WOODRUFF.
Woodruff, born Amy Gale Thibodeaux Woodruff, created and performs the work. "Moon Cove" seamlessly weaves live narrative storytelling, music, and the projection of visually-striking still images to tell the epic story of heartbreak, tragedy, and resilience in a South Louisiana family.
WHAT:
Moon Cove
WHO:
Amy Woodruff of Theatre Louisiane
WHERE:
The Voodoo Mystere Lounge, 718 North Rampart at Orleans
WHEN:
Wednesday August 20, 9pm; preview, by donation
Saturday August 23, 8pm; OPENING NIGHT
Saturday & Sunday August 24-September 7;
Saturdays after opening 9pm, all Sundays 7pm
HOW MUCH:
$10 general admission
CALL: 504.304.1568 or www.theatrelouisiane.com
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Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue
9 pm-12 am
Mimi's In the Marigny
2601 Royal St
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Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Swing Night
Joe Krown 8:30 pm
Mid City Lanes
Rock ‘n’ Bowl
4133 S. Carrollton
(504) 482-3133
We open to the public at 5 pm.
Eat an entrée at
Ye Olde College Inn, receive free admission to Rock ‘N’ Bowl on the same evening!
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Wednesday, August 20, 27, 2008
Walter Wolfman Washington-10pm-$5
dba
618 Frenchmen St.
New Orleans
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Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Vavavoom (Gypsy Jazz)
10pm
Spotted Cat, 623 Frenchmen St. (across from Snug Harbor
No Cover!!!
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Wednesday, August 20, 27, 2008
Jim Hession
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Pianist Jim Hession performs dazzling versions of stride, ragtime, and classic jazz favorites.
Free jazz concerts:
National Jazz Historical Park Visitors Center
916 N. Peters St.
(504) 589-4841
Open Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Jazz Piano
David Torkanowsky and NOJO Jam
All Shows 8 & 10pm first seating starts at 7pm
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
626 Frenchman Street
New Orleans, La 70116
504-949-0696
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Wednesday, August 20, 2008
7pm – 10pm Brint Anderson (Blues)
www.margaritaville.com/index.php?page=cafe_no
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
Tel: 504-592-2565
Fax: 504-592-2555
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Thursday, August 21, 2008
Spaniards, and British, and Slaves, Oh My!:
Organizing the Defense of the Orleans Territory
Louisiana State Museum- Arsenal
600 St. Peters Street
Thursday, August 21, 2008
6 p.m.-8 p.m
History Ya- Ya Series presents Professor Joseph Frederick Stoltz, III speaking on "*Spaniards, and British, and Slaves, Oh My!: Organizing the Defense of the Orleans Territory*". One of the first decisions the United States had to make following the Louisiana Purchase was how to organize the defense of its new territory. Military policy in America from the time of colonization was the let the locals defend themselves in an organized militia. But with the prospect of a militia formed of francophone Catholics, most of whom were Free People of Color, the government arranged for other policies. Dr. Stoltz explores this period in time and how the Orleans Territory suffered and succeeded.
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Thursday, August 21, 2008
2:30pm – 3:30pm
Performance - Songs of World War II
The National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA
The National World War II Museum welcomes two classically-trained musicians from the Weston, MA area, for a one-hour program of live music and historical narrative from the World War II era. Soprano Mary Shaw and Pianist Bill Sano will present twenty-two of the best-loved songs of the day and narrative stories, all of which will bring back fond memories of a simpler time. The two are in the area not only to perform at the Museum, but also to participate in a fundraiser in Pearlington, MS, an area that was devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Churches and civic groups from the Weston, MA area helped out the citizens of Pearlington after Katrina and Shaw and Sano are returning to assist the in best way they know, live performance! This free performance will be presented in the Louisiana Memorial Pavilion from 2:30 – 3:30 pm and the public is invited! For more information, call 504-527-6012 x 359.
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Thursday, August 21, 2008
Orphaned on Purpose: Adorable waifs find a home
Orphaned on Purpose, New Orleans' newest improv and sketch comedy troupe, begins weekly shows at the new Voodoo Mystére Lounge on Thursday, August 21st, at 10pm.
The troupe specializes in short-form comedy improvisation based on audience suggestions and written sketch material; both of which are sure to delight a variety of audience members.
Members of Orphaned on Purpose have more than two years experience together in the University of New Orleans' improv troupe, Dinner Ready is Improv. Its goal is to create a weekly show both dynamic and entertaining, and that nurtures an imaginative artistic atmosphere.
Troupe members include Ryan Bruce, Jason Buch, Ellen Buschang, Cory Dumesil, Ryan Lavalette, Jesse Manley, Ben Matheny, Josh Simpson, and Mandi Turner.
What:
Orphaned on Purpose, improve & sketch comedy
Where:
The Voodoo Mystére Lounge, 718 North Rampart, at Orleans
When:
Thursdays at 10pm, August 21-October 2
How much:
$5 plus one-drink minimum
For reservations:
504.304.1568
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Thursday, August 21, 2008
CHINA’S FINEST ACROBATS AND MARTIAL ARTS MASTERS DESCEND UPON HARRAH’S NEW ORLEANS
Experience the Wonders of China Like Never Before with
“JUNGUA – The Descendants of the Dragon” at Harrah’s Theatre
Witness 2,500 years of tradition rolled into 90-minutes of pure entertainment.
Harrah's New Orleans proudly presents "JUNGUA - The Descendants of the Dragon" featuring the Shaolin Disciples (martial artists) and the Imperial Acrobats of China (contortionists, hand balancers, foot jugglers and aerialists). Catch the show at Harrah’s Theatre, Thursday through Sunday, August 21 – 24, at 8 p.m. nightly.
A high impact, theatrical entertainment experience for all audiences, "JUNGUA - Descendants of the Dragon" celebrates the Chinese culture in an explosion of kung fu, acrobatics, music and dance.
Dramatic scenery, authentic props and lavish costumes create a feast for the eyes. The amazing skills of China's finest acrobats and martial arts masters combine with modern staging, exciting choreography and dramatic music and lighting to mesmerize the senses.
Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased in person at Harrah’s box office, by calling 504-533-6600 or online at Ticketmaster.com. You must be at least 21 to attend shows at Harrah’s Theatre.
More information about the show and show times is available at www.harrahsneworleans.com.
Harrah’s New Orleans is operated by a subsidiary of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., the world's largest provider of branded casino entertainment. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada nearly 70 years ago, Harrah's has grown through development of new properties, expansions and acquisitions. Harrah's Entertainment is focused on building loyalty and value with its customers through a unique combination of great service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and technology leadership.
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Thursday, August 21, 2008
Third Thursday Contemporary Art Mixer (FREE)
6:30pm
BECA Gallery
527 St. Joseph Street
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Thursday, August 21, 2008
Ingrid Lucia, Trio - Women in Jazz
The Mystick
Royal Sonesta Hotel
300 Bourbon Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Entertainment Calendar for July and August
All Shows 9:00 p.m. to 12 midnight
No Cover
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Thursday, August 21, 2008
Enjoy a beer while volunteers from The Sula Foundation bathe your dirty dog!
Thursday August 21st from 6-8pm
Canine Culture
8110 Hampson Street, New Orleans LA
373-5141
Suggested donation: $10 per pooch
www.sulafoundation.org
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Thursday, August 21, 2008
THE GEORGE FRENCH TRIO
THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
5:15-8:45PM
THE RITZ CARLTON HOTEL
921 CANAL ST
504-524-1331
ON TROIS LOUNGE
GUEST DRUMMER
AUGUST 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30.
WAYNE MAUREAU
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Thursday, August 21, 2008
WHAT:
Dive in with the W New Orleans - French Quarter and New Orleans Film Society for poolside screenings from FOX & MGM Home Entertainment. Sip summer cocktails and nibble on popcorn and candy for a picture perfect evening!
WHEN:
Every Thursday, June 12 – September 25, 2008
Show starts at sunset
WHERE:
W New Orleans - French Quarter, 316 Chartres Street
Parking $6
SHOW ME THE MOVIES!
FREE Summer Cinema in The Courtyard
August
Thursday 21 – The Usual Suspects
For more information about the event, please call 504-552-4067 - W French Quarter
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Thursday August 21, 2008
Zydeco Night
Chris Ardoin 8:30 pm
Mid City Lanes
Rock ‘n’ Bowl
4133 S. Carrollton
(504) 482-3133
We open to the public at 5 pm
Eat an entrée at on the same evening!
Ye Olde College Inn, receive free admission to Rock ‘N’ Bowl
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Thursday, August 21, 2008
The Music Continues with “Thursdays at Twilight”
The New Orleans Botanical Gardens’ “Music in the Garden Series” continues with “Thursdays at Twilight" through August 28, 2008. A few of the musicians scheduled to appear this season are John Rankin, Paul Soniat, Pfister Sisters, Tom McDermott and Lynn Drury.
WHERE:
Pavilion of the Two Sisters
New Orleans Botanical Garden, City Park
TIME:
5:00 PM – 8:00 P.M. - Gates Open
6:00 PM - Performance Begins
COST:
$6.00 Adults $2.00 Children ages 5-12
SCHEDULE:
August 21 Terry Rappold – The International Champion Whistler performs
Classical and Jazz, including selections from his new CD, “New
Orleans whiSOULing” – don’t miss it!
Refreshments: Mint Juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, and food.
No outside food, drink, or pets allowed.
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Thursday, August 21, 2008
Lionel Ferbos and the Louisiana Shakers + Ogden 5th Anniversary Special Celebration (jazz)
The Ogden invites you to our 5th Anniversary After Hours Celebration with Lionel Ferbos and the Louisiana Shakers.
Ever since he earned his first professional job in the late 1920s with the Starlight Serenaders native New Orleanian Lionel Ferbos has been consistently active in the New Orleans music community. In his early years, he played with acts such as Captain John Handy's Louisiana Shakers and pianist Walter Chapon's band. During the Depression, Ferbos played in the WPA band, which was comprised of stellar musicians such as Willie Humphrey. Subsequent stints with Herb Leary's Society Syncopaters and the Mighty Four followed, but his 1970 induction into Lars Edegran's New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra has proved to be Ferbos' most enduring association. In recognition of his distinguished career that spans almost a century, Ferbos was honored with the Music Heritage Award at the 16th Annual Big Easy Entertainment Awards. Ferbos will be celebrating his 97th birthday this year, making him the oldest living jazz musician in New Orleans.
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Lobby Atrium of The Ogden Museum of Southern Art's
925 Camp Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
info@ogdenmuseum.org
504.539.9600
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Thursday, August 21, 2008
Fredy Omar and guitarist Pepe Coloma
8pm-11pm
the Columns Hotel,
3811 St. Charles Avenue. Nos vemos!!!!
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Thursday, August 21, 2008
Jazz Vocalist
Jacqui Naylo
Snug Harbor
626 Frenchmen St, New Orleans
8pm & 10pm
Admission: 504-669-4744
For reservations, please call 504-949-0696
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Thursday, August 21, 2008
Greyhounds (from austin, tx) -10pm- $5
d.b.a New Orleans
618 Frenchmen St, New Orleans
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Thursday, August 21, 2008
Soul Rebels
10pm
Le Bon Temps Roule
4801 Magazine St.
504-897-9448
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Thursday, August 21, 2008
Vavavoom
(New Orleans gypsy jazz )
10pm – 2am
Spotted Cat
623 Frenchmen St
New Orleans
Admission: Free
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Thursday, August 21, 2008
7pm – 10pm Eddie Parrino (Rock)
LOCALS, MAKE SURE TO GET YOUR VIP CARD.
As a valued local customer, card holder receives:
* 20% off all food and beverage purchases at the café
* A complimentary beverage and dessert on your birthday
* Discounts on corporate parties and rental charges for private parties
* 15% off all purchases at the retail store
www.margaritaville.com/index.php?page=cafe_no
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
Tel: 504-592-2565
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Friday, August 22, 2008
THINGS HEAT UP AT HARRAH’S NEW ORLEANS WITH A SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE BY MARISA MILLER
Sports Illustrated Cover Model to Make Appearance in Masquerade Aug. 22
Sports Illustrated cover girl Marisa Miller will spice things up at Harrah’s Masquerade Friday, Aug. 22, from 10 p.m. – midnight. The event is free and open to the public.
Guests will get a chance to spend the night at Masquerade with the girl Maxim Magazine ranked as #1 in their 2008 Hot 100 issue. The Victoria’s Secret model will be taking pictures and signing autographs. Pictures cost $20. Guests must be at least 21 to enter.
More information about entertainment at Harrah’s New Orleans is available at www.harrahsneworleans.com.
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Friday, August 22, 2008
ESOTEROTICA: Who can sleep with this heat?
We don't know about you, but the new Voodoo Mystére Lounge is exhausted. At this point we'd like nothing better (yes, buildings speak in the first-person plural) than to curl up with a good story.
Of course, being a bar/performance space, our idea of a good story has...matured a bit.
Presenting our newest series: "Esoterotica: Bedtime Stories for Adults," a Friday night special.
It's theater at its simplest: A skillful actor with a nice voice comes in, settles into a comfy chair next to a good reading light, and regales all assembled with a story of fantastic adventure... in this case, of fantastic intimate adventure. Those fortunates so pleasured sip wine, snuggle up and, occasionally, make unexpected noises.
All the stories chosen are first-person, offered up as true-life. But we know the current state of veracity in memoir: Some are true; some, well, maybe a little shaded in truth.
All of them are great yarns, though, especially when recounted by these great performers:
August 22: Lauded and awarded DANE RHODES reads John Preston's seminal collection of intertwined gay-male SM stories, "I Once Had a Master."
This should be a lot of fun. We may even rustle up some mood music. On vinyl.
WHAT:
Esoterotica: Bedtime Stories for Adults
WHEN:
Fridays at 10:30pm, August 22 through October 10.
WHERE:
The Voodoo Mystére Lounge, 718 North Rampart, at Orleans.
504.304.1568
HOW MUCH:
$8. If BYOW, add $5 corkage fee.
Please note: The Voodoo Mystere Lounge is doing diverse programming, including theater, poetry, comedy, performance art, and acoustic music.
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Friday,August 22, 2008
10:00 PM
Fredy Omar con su Banda
Lazzisa ,
2106 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA, 70116
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Friday, August 22, 2008
As the summer heats up, plan to chill out at the Oasis Bar at the Pool in the Royal Sonesta Hotel. Check your stress levels at the door and ascend the elevators to the hotel's 3rd Floor Pool and Terrace area where Chef Peter Page will be grilling specially selected menu items just for you. Allow our bartenders to prepare your favorite summer cocktail
Finally, experience the cool Latin rhythms of Riccardo Crespo's music as you settle in to enjoy informal modeling by selected local merchants.
Sol Sonesta is always fresh and can be experienced in the heart of the French Quarter every Friday evening during the month of August from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Each week the Oasis Bar at the Pool presents a different selection of menu items, cocktails
and fashion presentations showcasing everything from one-of-a-kind wearable artwork
to a canine summer fashion extravaganza!
The Sol Sonesta merchant line-up is as follows:
August 22nd - Kabuki Designs showcases unique one of a kind summer hats
and festive sarongs that are perfect for any poolside event and pack nicely for
the trip home.
Sol Sonesta is the perfect introduction to your summer weekend in New Orleans. For more information, please call 504-553-2205.
The 500-room Royal Sonesta Hotel is located in the heart of the French Quarter at 300 Bourbon Street and is just steps away from world-famous restaurants, antique shops, jazz clubs and premier tourist attractions. Its atmosphere reflects a blend of European flair and Southern charm. The guest rooms offer unique views of the beautifully landscaped pool, secluded patios or French Quarter life. For hotel reservations, call 504-586-0300, or visit the hotel web site at http://www.royalsonestano.com.
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Friday, August 22, 2008
Betty Shirley, Quartet - Women in Jazz
The Mystick
Royal Sonesta Hotel
300 Bourbon Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Entertainment Calendar for July and August
All Shows 9:00 p.m. to 12 midnight
No Cover
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Friday, August 22, 2008
La Fete News Northshore website, www.lafetenorthshore.com. La Fete Northshore is your definitive guide to the very best of Northshore living. Check out our continuously updated Events Calendar, which can be viewed by category including live music, community events, family friendly happenings and more! Visit our Day Trippin page for info on fun adventures just a short ride away, and subscribe to our Weekly Spotlight to receive updates on the week’s best events. Check out La Fete Northshore, and please give us your feedback . . . if you like what you see, or have suggestions for ways to improve our new site we want to hear from you!
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Friday, August 22, 2008
Stay Local on Friday Nights, 6pm 'til?!
If you haven't made it to our Friday Night street scene on Ponce de Leon, the beautiful weather, great wine and live, local music should entice you to party outdoors tonight! Start your night with free wine at the shop at 6pm. We'll be serving up 4 beautiful wines, great people watching and lots of fun. Hang out at our outdoor tables and listen to the sounds of local musicians performing outside at Fair Grinds. Ready to eat? You have 4 restaurants within a block to fill most of your ethnic food cravings; Cafe Degas, Asian Pacific Cafe, La Vita and Lola's are just steps away. And don't forget Fair Grinds for your coffee and dessert before you head home! What more could you want for the perfect Friday night?
Swirl Wines
3143 Ponce de Leon
New Orleans, LA
Phone: 304-0635 | Fax: 304-0644
Hours:
11am to 8-ish Monday to Saturday
Closed Sunday
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Friday, August 22, 2008
Eric Asher Show “Inside New Orleans”
12 noon to 3pm WIST 690AM
2:30pm to 3pm Event Highlights from LaFete News
Featuring Frank Stansbury
Eric’s show can be heard Monday thru Friday 12 noon to 3pm
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Friday, August 22, 29, 2008
Jazz Piano Ellis Marsalis Quartet
All Shows 8 & 10pm first seating starts at 7pm
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
626 Frenchman Street
New Orleans, La 70116
504-949-0696
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Friday, August 22, 2008
Blues J. Monque’D plus Johnny J & The Hitmen 9:30 pm
Mid City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl®
4133 S. Carrollton Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70119
Office: (504) 482-3133
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Friday, August 22, 2008
St. Louis Slim-6pm
The Bluerunners-10pm-$5
d.b.a New Orleans
618 Frenchmen St, New Orleans
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Friday, August 22, 2008
Vavavoom
New Orleans gypsy jazz.
No cover.
10pm
Mimi's in the Marigny
2601 Royal Street, corner of Franklin Street
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Friday, August 22, 2008
Neutral Ground
New Orleans' Oldest Coffeehouse
Located Uptown at 5110 Danneel St.
Neutral Ground Coffeehouse
Featuring the finest in Auditory, Visual and Culinary Arts
Music & Poetry
Painting & Sculpture
Coffees & Teas with Pastries & snacks
Sunday-Thursday 7pm-midnight
Friday & Saturday 7pm-1am
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Friday, August 22, 2008
Danny T. (Cajun)
7pm – 10pm
www.margaritaville.com/index.php?page=cafe_no
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
Tel: 504-592-2565
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Saturday, August 23, 2008
Publication Day Party!! for Fresh Kills by Bill Loehfelm
Join us in celebrating the release of Fresh Kills with a reading & booksigning
Sat. August 23 1:00-3:00 PM
In Fresh Kills, the murder of John Sanders, Sr. on a New York street corner reunites his estranged and abused children, John, Jr. and Julia. While Julia struggles to keep things together on the home front, Junior, unhinged by his father's death, searches for the killer across the bleak, haunted landscape of his Staten Island hometown. Complicating Junior's pursuit are two police detectives: one, a former childhood friend; the other, a veteran cop who might have his own reasons to wish John, Sr. dead. Junior's affair with his high school sweetheart doesn't exactly simplify the situation either, and his emotional state crumbles under the pressure coming at him from every side. When the opportunity for revenge presents itself, Junior must decide whether he will continue the chain of violence that has nearly destroyed his life, or give in to the possibility of a new beginning.
Born in Brooklyn and raised on Staten Island, Bill Loehfelm moved to New Orleans in 1997 where he's taught high school and college, managed a pizza joint and an antique shop, and tended bar in the Quarter and the Warehouse District. Winner of the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award, his work has also appeared in the anthologies Year Zero and Life in the Wake.
Fresh Kills is published in hardback by Putnam - $24.95
Garden District Book Shop
phone: 504-895-2266 2727 Prytania St
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Saturday, August 23, 2008
CELEBRATE WITH US The Ogden will celebrate its 5th anniversary Summer Family Fair that's FREE.
Activities will be based on the spirit of the Neshoba County Fair in Mississippi, including music, arts and crafts, feats of skill and strength and much more, that will entertain all ages.
Activities include:
Clothesline art show
Hobby-horse making
Creating whimsical clay animals
Musical instrument making
Live music by:
11:30 a.m. - The Retrospects
1:00 p.m. - The Freddy Fred Show
2:30 p.m. - Don Jamison Heritage School of Music
5 reasons to bring your kids or grandkids to the Ogden's Family Fair:
1) Cultural- and art-related experiences specific for children
2) Hands-on, educational activities
3) Great music for young people and by young people
4) Child-friendly snacks
5) Fun in an air-conditioned environment
Summer specials in honor of the Ogden's 5th anniversary include $5 general admission and museum store discounts (until September 7, 2008) and much more. Check the Ogden Web site: www.ogdenmuseum.org.
SHOP THE O
5% off all merchandise: Summer sale going on now through August in the Center for Southern Craft and Design and Museum Store. Members receive a total of 15% off in the Museum Store.
5 Great Books on Artists from the Ogden Collection:
1) George Dunbar: Southern Masters Series by David Houston, foreword by J. Richard Gruber
2) James Surls: In the Meadows and Beyond foreword by P. Gregory Warden
3) Ed McGowin Name Change: One Artist, Twelve Personas, Thirty-Five Years with an essay by J. Richard Gruber
4) Roger Brown: Southern Exposure by Sidney Lawrence
5) Wolf Kahn Pastels by Wolf Kahn, with an introduction by Barbara Novak
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Saturday, August 23, 2008
Tenth Annual Genealogy Workshop: Italian Genealogy, with June C. DeLalio
WHO:
The Historic New Orleans Collection
WHEN:
8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m., Saturday, August 23
WHERE:
Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA
HOW:
Seating is limited for this event and registration is required.
To register, call (504) 523-4662. For more information, visit www.hnoc.org.
WHY:
Learn about researching Italian genealogy in New Orleans. This year’s featured speaker will be June C. DeLalio, board-certified genealogist and founder of the Italian Genealogical Group.
Seating is limited for the genealogy workshop, and all participants are required to register by calling (504) 523-4662. The registration fee is $25.00 until 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 9. After that point, participants may continue to register for a fee of $35.00, as space is available. All registered participants will receive a preservation kit and refreshments. Lunch, however, is not provided. Please visit www.hnoc.org for the most up to date information.
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Saturday,August 23rd,2008
Vivaz
"The Balcony Bar"
525 Decatur ST.
10:30pm till
www.vivazlatinband.com
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Saturday, August 23, 2008
Saints @ Bengals
6:30 PM CT
Paul Brown Stadium; Cincinnati, Ohio
CST
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Saturday, August 23, 30, 2008
Jonno Frishberg & Bayou Deville
Saturdays @ Mulates in New Orleans (Julia St & Conv. Center)
7pm till 10.30pm
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Saturday, August 23, 2008
Julia LaShae Women in Jazz
The Mystick at the Royal Sonesta
9:00p-12:00a
Royal Sonesta
300 Bourbon Street New Orleans,
504.586.0300
http://www.sonesta.com/RoyalNewOrleans
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Saturday, August 23, 2008
Fredy Omar con su Banda
EVERY SATURDAY at Tomatillo's 437 Esplanade Ave.
10pm-1am
www.fredyomar.com
504-522-2940
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Saturday, August 23, 2008
11:00 – 12:00 p.m.
Kids Program with the Storyville Stompers Brass Band
Children are invited to bring their own instruments for this traditional jazz workshop with members of the Storyville Stompers Brass Band.
Mari Watanabe 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Pianist Mari Watanabe leads her 6 piece band in a program of traditional New Orleans jazz.
New Orlans Jazz National Historical Park
916 N Peters
French Quarter
(Riverside, N. Peters and Dumaine)
beautiful indoor stage!
These activities are free and open to the public and will take place in the park’s VisitorCenter at 916 N. Peters Street, unless specified. The Visitor Center is the site of programs and music performances relating to the origins, development and progression of America’s original art form – jazz. For more information, call 504-589-4841, Tuesday through Saturday, or visit us online at www.nps.gov/jazz.
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Saturday, August 23, 2008
Jason Marsalis Vibes Quartet
Free Midnight Jam with Mario Abney Quintet
Shows at 8 & 10pm
Snug Harbor
626 Frenchmen St.
Admission: 504-949-0696
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Saturday, Ausust 23, 2008
Paul Sanchez-7pm
Lost Bayou Ramblers-11pm- $5
d.b.a. New Orleans
618 Frenchmen St, New Orleans
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Saturday, August 23, 2008
Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. 9:30 pm
Mid City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl®
4133 S. Carrollton Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70119
Office: (504) 482-3133
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Saturday, August 23, 2008
German Coast Farmers' Market
Ormond Plantation
The Market hours are 8am until noon every Saturday at Ormond Plantation on River Road in
Destrehan.
The Wednesday Market operates every Wednesday afternoon from 3pm-7pm on River Road in Luling only 0.7 mile upriver from the I-310 exit onto River Road.
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Saturday, August 23, 2008
Crescent City Farmers Market
When: Saturdays / year round / rain or shine
What Time: 8 a.m. - 12 noon
Where: 700 Magazine Street
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Saturday, August 23, 2008
GRETNA FARMER'S MARKET
Huey P. Long Avenue - between 3rd & 4th Streets
Gretna, LA 70053
EVERY SATURDAY - RAIN OR SHINE
UNDER THE COVERED MARKET
8:30AM UNTIL 12:30PM
There’s Always Something Good at the Market…
See You There!
Huey P. Long Avenue – between 3rd && 4th Street
Gretna, LA 70053
More Info?
Marcia & Gary Madere
Market Coordinators
504-362-8661
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Saturday, August 23, 2008
SUNPIE + THE LA. SUNSPOTS @ 10
DOS JEFES UPTOWN CIGAR BAR
5535 TCHOUPITOULAS ST.
N.O., LA. 70115
(504) 891 8500
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Saturday, August 23, 2008
Washboard Chaz Blues Trio
Spotted Cat
Frenchmen St
6:30 pm-9:30 pm
EVERY Saturday
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Saturday, August 23, 2008
Irving Bannister’s All Stars (R&B)
4pm – 10pm
www.margaritaville.com/index.php?page=cafe_no
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
Tel: 504-592-2565
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Sunday, August 24, 2008
St. Louis Cathedral 2008-2009 Concert Series
Cathedral-Basilica of St. Louis King of France
615 Pere Antoine Alley, New Orleans, LA 70116
504-525-9585
On Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 6:00 p.m., in the first of six concerts in the 2008-2009 Cathedral Concert Series, the St. Louis Cathedral proudly presents M. Michel Bouvard, the Titular Organist of the Cathedral of Saint-Sernin in Toulouse, France, performing the music of Francois Couperin, Messe a L'usage ordinarie des Paroisses with the St. Louis Cathedral Choir.
ST. LOUIS CATHEDRAL TO PRESENT A RARE PERFORMANCE OF
EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY FRENCH ORGAN MUSIC AND HOST ORGAN WORKSHOP
Noted French organist to present recital and workshop on the organ music of François Couperin
Msgr. Crosby W. Kern, Rector of the St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans announces a rare and historically important performance of François Couperin's Mass of the Parishes. Couperin (1698-1733) served the French court as organist, harpsichordist, and composer and is noted for the fusion of French and Italian styles. In 1690, he published his only but exceptionally important Pièces d'orgue, which consists of two masses for organ that alternate with Gregorian Chant.
On Sunday, August 24, at 6 pm, Michel Bouvard, one of the world's leading organists and authority on French baroque organ music, will give a rare performance of the François Couperin's Mass of the Parishes. The chant will be sung by the St. Louis Cathedral Choir.
In preparation for the concert, the cathedral choir will have the privilege of a period of intensive training under Ismael Fernández de la Cuesta, the world's leading authority on chant. The concert will provide a rare chance to hear the music, well known to the founding fathers of New Orleans, as originally intended. The concert will be free and open to the public.
In addition, Mr. Bouvard (Titular Organist of the Cathedral of Saint-Sernine in Toulouse, France and professor or organ of the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris with Olivier Latry) will present a workshop on the organ music of François Couperin
on Saturday, August 23. The workshop will be limited to 20 participants.
It will begin at 9:30 am and will last for 2 hours. The registration fee will be $20, and $10 for students. The workshop will be held on the recently reinstalled Cathedral organ that was
severely damaged during Hurricane Katrina. Reservations can be made by calling
504-525-9585, ext. 35; by fax 504-525-9583; or email: naverett908@yahoo.com.
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Sunday, August 24, 2008
Free Katrina Memorial Concert III
The Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel, 1235 Louisiana Ave., has announced that a free Katrina Memorial Concert III will be presented on Sunday, August 24, 2008, 3 p.m.,commemorating the third anniversary of the catastrophe. The historic church is located at Louisiana Avenue and at Chestnut Street, in the Garden District of New Orleans.
The performance will feature several of the area's most distinguished musicians, including sopranos Phyllis Treigle, Thais St Julien, Cyril Hellier, Libbye Hellier and Melissa Brocato; tenor Kevin Rouchell; flautist Louis Hackett; and organists Brian Morgan and Milton G. Scheuermann, Jr. The New Orleans Musica da Camera will also perform. Composers heard will include Johann Sebastian Bach, Anton Bruckner, Alfred Hay Malotte, Claudio Monteverdi, Gerald Near, Arvo Part, Sir John Stainer and Giuseppe Verdi.
The beautiful Gothic-style Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel is the great "hidden jewel" of the Garden District. Dedicated in 1894, the parish was named for the ancient, miraculous painting now found in Italy.
There will be no charge for admission. For further information on the Memorial Concert, please contact the Rectory at (504)891-1906 or olgc@archdiocese-no.org
For further information on the Memorial Concert, please contact Brian Jae Morgan, (504)891-1906 or olgc@archdiocese-no.org
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Sunday, August 24, 31, 2008
Jonno Frishberg & Bayou Deville
Sundays @ Mulates, (Julia St & Conv. Center)
7pm till 10pm
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Sunday, August 24, 31, 2008
Julia LaShae
Emeril's Delmonico 6:30p
1300 Saint Charles Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70130
ph: 504 525 4937
fx: 504 595 2206
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Sunday, August 24, 2008
August 24 - NO SUNDAY SWING
Sundays, to August 31, 2008
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Sunday Swing
The National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA
Kick up your heels at The National World War II Museum with Sunday Swing.
Professional swing dancers from NOLA Swing will be on hand to provide coaching for dancers of all levels while local musicians play World War II era hits. This free event is part of Stars and Stripes Summer, a summer-long tribute to the American Spirit featuring programs for adults and children and a special discount on admission for Louisiana residents.
For more information, call 504-527-6012 x 359. Special thanks to the New Orleans Musicians Clinic.
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Sunday, August 24, 2008
Albinas Prizgintas, organist
music by Led Zeppelin, Greg Lake, Deep Purple Steve Winwood and others.
Every Monday from 6 pm to 7pm, in the renovated chapel
TAIZE: simple songs led by Albinas Prizgintas at the piano:
Candlelight and Taize Cross: focus is Jesus, through song and meditation
Trinity Artist Series
Every Sunday
Free
Trinity Church - 1329 Jackson Avenue - New Orleans
Contact: Albinas 670 2520
aprizgintas@trinitynola.com
www.trinitynola.com
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Sunday, August 24, 2008
Jazz Trombone
DELFEAYO MARSALIS Quintet
Snug Harbor
8pm & 10pm
626 Frenchmen St.
Admission: 504-949-0696
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Sunday, August 24, 2008
Linnzi Zaorski-6pm
Andy J Forest-10pm-
d.b.a New Orleans
618 Frenchmen St, New Orleans
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Sunday, August 24, 2008
THE RITES OF SWING
a six piece string band playing gypsy
jazz, swing, and Brazilian music.
Every Sunday 4 to 6 p.m.
The Rites of Swing
The Spotted Cat on Frenchmen Street
No Cover but some whining for tips
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Sunday, August 24, 2008
Skip Robertson & Society Red
Sunday Night Jazz Party!!!
Don't Miss a Scalding Gumbo of Jazz served up Straight, Funky and Latin, along with Spicy,
Traditional New Orleans Tastes and a Host of Other Flavors
Downbeat @ 10 pm
Sundays at the Spotted Cat-
623 Frenchmen St.
across from Snug Harbor
No Cover!!!
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Sunday, August 24, 2008
Irving Bannister’s All Stars (R&B)
4pm – 7pm
7pm – 10pm
Eddie Parrino (Rock)
LOCALS, MAKE SURE TO GET YOUR VIP CARD.
As a valued local customer, card holder receives:
* 20% off all food and beverage purchases at the café
* A complimentary beverage and dessert on your birthday
* Discounts on corporate parties and rental charges for private parties
* 15% off all purchases at the retail store
www.margaritaville.com/index.php?page=cafe_no
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
Tel: 504-592-2565
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