CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

Yoga in the Sculpture Garden August 1, 2009 - August 7, 2010 Times: 8:00 am Location:  New Orleans Museum of Art Sculpter Garden Phone:  (504) 456-5000 Admission:  $5.00 per session for NOMA members; $10.00 Nonmember participants Come join us for Yoga in the Sculpture Garden on the first Saturday of every month. This class will be presented by a certified yoga instructor from the East Jefferson General Hospital Wellness Center. Participants should bring a yoga mat. All participants must pre-register by calling EJGH Health Finder. Ongoing: Vieux Carré Matinées December 22, 2009 - December 31, 2010 Times: 11:30am-1:30pm http://www.hnoc.org/?p=1434 Location:  LePetit Theatre, 616 St. Peter Street Phone:  (504) 523-4662 Admission:  free The Historic New Orleans Collection and Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré are proud to present Vieux Carré Matinées, a series of free films and tours celebrating Louisiana’s rich history and culture. Vieux Carré Matinées are now showing every Tuesday–Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The program opens with a brief tour of Le Petit Theatre, the nation’s oldest continuously operated little community theatre. Following the tour, patrons will have an opportunity to view one of 10 films, many of which were produced in part by The Collection. Each film addresses a different aspect of the region, including the Battle of New Orleans, Creole cooking, and visual artists of New Orleans. Both the tour and the films are free and open to the public. Arts Market of New Orleans January 30, 2010 - November 27, 2010 Times: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Location:  Palmer Park (at the corner of S. Claiborne Ave. and S. Carrollton Ave. Phone:  (504) 523-1465 Presented by the Arts Council of New Orleans, the Arts Market is a monthly arts market held the LAST Saturday of every month. Located at Palmer Park in the lovely Carrollton Section of Uptown New Orleans (At the corner of two well trafficked streets, S. Claiborne Ave and S. Carrollton Ave,) the Arts Market has no admission charge. The Arts Market features handmade, affordable art from local and regional artists and artisans. Styles of art include Painting, Photography, Ceramics, Glass, Jewelry, Wood, and Printmaking, plus handmade clothing, soap, candles, and other delights. Between 50 and 100 artists display and sell their wares each month. The Arts Market also features live entertainment, food and beverage booths, and a children's activities area. Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concerts March 11, 2010 - October 7, 2010 Times: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location:  Pavilion of the Two Sisters, City Park Botanical Garden Phone:  (504) 483-9386 Stroll through the New Orleans Botanical Garden at twilight, settle in with a mint julep and enjoy the finest musicians New Orleans has to offer. This popular music series, offers jazz, classical, and Latin American music.  Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed. Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership. Women Artists in Louisiana, 1965–2010 March 17, 2010 - September 12, 2010 Times: Wednesday, 12–8 p.m., and Thursday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. http://www.noma.org Location:  New Orleans Museum of Art Phone:  (504) 523-4662 or (504) 658-4100 Admission:  call for prices Women Artists in Louisiana, 1965–2010 marks the seventh collaborative exhibition between The Historic New Orleans Collection and the New Orleans Museum of Art. Opening Wednesday, March 17, at NOMA in City Park, the exhibition draws from the holdings of both museums and features roughly 40 works by more than 35 women artists who visited or resided in New Orleans from the cusp of postmodernism through today. Among the artists represented are Lynda Benglis, Ida Kohlmeyer, Mignon Faget, Angela Gregory, Jacqueline Humphries, Lin Emery and Eugenie “Ersy” Schwartz. Artworks include paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts. YLC Wednesday at the Square March 24, 2010 - June 9, 2010 Times: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm http://www.wednesdayatthesquare.com Location:  Layfayette Square on St Charles Ave in the CBD accross from Gallier Hall Phone:  (504) 427-5429 Mark your Calendars! Join us for an outdoor concert series featuring local musicians! Parking $4.00 after 4:00pm at 650 Poydras Street. Louisiana Crawfish Boil at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel March 26, 2010 - June 25, 2010 Times: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm Location:  Bourbon Orleans Hotel, 717 Orleans Street Phone:  (504) 523-2222 Admission:  $12.95 per person Crawfish season is here! Each Friday through June, we will be offering a traditional crawfish boil at Bourbon Oh!.  Enjoy all you can eat plate of crawfish, boiled potatoes, corn and andouille sausage. Sistah's Making a Change March 29, 2010 - December 30, 2010 Times: Mondays and Thursdays 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Location:  Ashé Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. Phone:  (504) 569-9070 Get fit with the “sistahs” as you exercise and dance your way to wellness. Classes are taught by professional dancer and choreographer Giselle Nakhid and other guest dancers. The program is directed by Jamilah Muhammad, a registered nurse and professional dancer, who handles all other aspects of programming, such as educational films, nutrition, and health and wellness. A nutritious meal is served after each class. Admission is free and open to the public. No dance experience required. Beyond the Blues: Reflections of African America in the Fine Arts Collection April 14, 2010 - July 11, 2010 Times: Wednesdays 12:00 noon - 8:00 pm;Thursday - Sunday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Location:  New Orleans Museum of Art Phone:  (504) 658-4100 Admission:  Weds are FREE for all visitors; LA residents with valid photo ID Adults, $8; Srs (65 and up), $7; Child3-17, $4; Child under 3, Free. Out-of-state: Adults, $10; Srs (65 and up), $9; Child3-17, $5 The Amistad Research Center, located on the Tulane University campus, is the nation's largest independent archive specializing in the history of African Americans and other minority ethnic groups. A lesser known spect of the Center is its extraordinary collection of fine art dating from the nineteenth century to the present day. Beyond the Blues: Reflections of African America in the Fine Arts Collection of the Amistad Research Center, presented by the New Orleans Museum of Art and the Amistad Research Center, marks a long overdue public access to these remarkable works of art. On view at NOMA April 11 through July 11, 2010, the exhibition will feature nearly 150 works including paintings, prints, and sculpture, as well as archival materials such as letters and sketchbooks, providing a fascinating glimpse of the artistic process. Like the Collection itself, the exhibition is a map that charts change in American visual arts while highlighting African American connections passed, like a baton, over the course of a century from one generation to the next. Live Jazz in Masquerade April 15, 2010 - June 24, 2010 Times: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Location:  Harrah's Theatre Phone:  (504) 533-6000 Masquerade is the premiere hot spot with a live Jazz Happy Hour! Come and enjoy live jazz from some of your favorite local artists every Thursday in Masquerade from And JAZZ up your nights! East Jefferson Wellness Center (EJWC) Hosts Yoga in the Sculpture Garden April 17, 2010 - June 19, 2010 Times: 8:00 am - 9:00 am Location:  New Orleans Museum of Art, Sculpture Garden Phone:  (504) 456-5000 Come join us in the Sculpture Garden for Yoga with instructor Sara Lyon. Participants can bring a yoga mat and must pre-register by calling EJGH Health Finder. Tai Chi in the Art Galleries Every Wednesday April 21, 2010 - June 30, 2010 Times: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Location:  New Orleans Museum of Art, Art Galleries Phone:  (504) 456-5000 Admission:  $5.00/class for Non-Members ; Free for NOMA & Wellness Center Members Join us forTai Chi in the Art Galleries Every Wednesday with Instructor Terry Rappold. All participants must pre-register by calling EJGH Health Finder. East Jefferson Wellness Center (EJWC) Hosts Pilates in the Garden April 24, 2010 - June 26, 2010 Times: 8:00am - 9:00am Location:  New Orleans Museum of Art, Sculpture Garden Phone:  (504) 456-5000 Admission:  $5.00/class for Non-Members ; Free for NOMA & Wellness Center Members Come join us in the Sculpture Garden for Pilates with instructor  Beth Simons. Participants may bring a mat and must pre-register by calling EJGH Health Finder. New Orleans Museum of Art Presents Patti Smith: A Donation to NOMA April 28, 2010 - July 3, 2010 Times: Wednesday 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm; Thursday - Sunday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Location:  New Orleans Museum of Art, 2nd Floor Contemporary Art Galleries Phone:  (504)658-4100 Patti Smith: A Donation to NOMA," consists of forty-five silver prints made from negatives produced by the artist's antique Polaroid Land 250 camera. These prints will be augmented by a few original, but unique, Polaroid photographs, which are also part of Smith's generous donation to our museum. Patti Smith is an interdisciplinary artist of the highest order. She has excelled in the diverse fields of poetry, prose, music, drawing, film and photography. Her friendship and artistic relationship with photographer Robert Mapplethorpe was recently documented in her best-selling memoir Just Kids. Katrina + 5: Documenting Disaster May 12, 2010 - September 12, 2010 Times: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm www.hnoc.org Location:  Williams Gallery, 533 Royal Street Phone:  504 523-4662 Admission:  free As the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina draws near, The Historic New Orleans Collection will present a new exhibition charting the institution’s efforts to document the storm, its aftermath and the region’s recovery. Faced with the work of chronicling both unprecedented devastation and the city’s recovery, The Collection implemented two long-term institutional initiatives in early October 2005: an extensive oral history program focused on recording the experiences of first responders and a photography project intended to document the scale of the chaos throughout the city left in Katrina’s wake. Selections from these projects form the core of Katrina + 5: Documenting Disaster. Other items on exhibit include historical maps and materials exploring the history of tidal flooding and storm surge in New Orleans over the course of the past two centuries and a multimedia station featuring an interactive timeline and related resources. Katrina + 5 serves as a reminder of the history made since August 29, 2005, and The Collection’s ongoing efforts to record it. The National WWII Museum Presents - Victory Belles May 12, 2010 - June 30, 2010 Times: Luncheon 12:00 Noon; Performance 1:00 pm Location:  The National WWII Museum, Andrew Higgins Drive between Camp and Magazine Streets Phone:  (504) 528-1944 ext 222 Admission:  $32.00 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity The National World War II Museum in New Orleans is delighted to introduce  The Victory Belles, a charming vocal trio who will take you on a nostalgi journey through World War II-era musical classics. Enjoy a trip down memory lane with their spiriited performances of such hits as Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Don't Sit under the Apple Tree, Chattanooga Choo Choo and I'll Be Seeing You, all sung in rich, three part harmony. Join the Victory Belles for matinees and more! Atantalizing buffet lunch by Chef John Besh and The American Sector Restaurant, followed by spirited renditions of 1940s musical treasures. Southern Rep Theatre Presents the Regional Premiere Julia Chos Play "THE PIANO TEACHER" May 20, 2010 - June 13, 2010 Times: Thursday-Saturday at 8:00 pm; Sunday Matinee at 2:00 pm http://www.southernrep.com Location:  3rd Fl in The Shops at Canal Place, edge of the French Quarter Phone:  (504)-522-6545 Admission:  $20.00 – $29.00 New Orleans Southern Rep finishes its 23rd season with the regional premiere of the Off-Broadway hit The Piano Teacher. The play begins as the story of a sweet, lonely, cookie-loving piano teacher but becomes a chilling mystery that keeps you guessing until the very end.Mrs. K lives alone, in a world of her own creation, but when she has the impulse to call her former piano students, two of them respond in a way she does not expect. It is a subtle and complex play that takes us down dark corridors with a woman who just wants to imagine a life that has always been simple and happy. Featuring a stunning tour de force by actress Peggy Walton-Walker as Mrs. K, joined by recent Big Easy Nominees Michael Aaron Santos and Veronica Russell, The Piano Teacher will have you on the edge of your seat as the story unfolds. 40 year veteran actress, Peggy Walton-Walker, playing Mrs. K, returns to Southern Rep having last appeared as Ana in The Clean House, for which she won an Ambie Award. Veronica Russell is a 15 year veteran of the New Orleans performance community, who has worked as an actress, costume designer, musician, and variety performer. The Piano Teacher is her fifth show at Southern Rep. Michael Aaron Santos is local actor, director, producer, writer, designer, teacher and the Managing Director for InSideOut Productions. Brown Improv Comedy May 22, 2010 - December 18, 2010 Times: 10:00 pm Location:  Zeitgeist Multi-disciplinary Arts Center, 1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. New Orleans, LA Phone:  (504) 592-3220 Join us for a Standup Comedy Show featuring Gant Laborde, Bob Murrell, Jonathan Christensen, and Ken LaFrance. Internationally Renowned Flamenco Troupe Returns to New Orleans May 26, 2010 - June 13, 2010 Times: Wednesday - Friday 7:00 pm; Saturday 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm; Sunday 3:00 pm Location:  Le Petit Theater, 616 St Peter Street Phone:  (504) 522-2081 Admission:  $35.00 - $45.00 per person After touring the globe for the last 15 years to the highest international acclaim, the eight-member troupe Soledad Barrio and Noche Flamenca will traverse the Atlantic from their native Spain to illuminate New Orleans’ romantic and historic French Quarter at Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré, revealing a dark, candlelit explosion of song, dance and red hot passion. The troupe has enjoyed resounding success in Australia, Argentina, Mexico, England, Ireland, Scotland, Japan, Canada and the US, and with their pure, authentic brand of flamenco, is proud to present the internationally successful “Alba,” several repertory works including “Refugiados,” and stirring solos by each dancer. The six-nights-a-week run begins Wednesday, May 26. Nightly performances are at 7 p.m., Wednesday – Saturday, with weekend matinees at 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The extraordinary company, which consists of three dancers, two guitarists and two singers, made their debut performance in New Orleans in December 2006 as the arts and artists were beginning to regain their footing in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. La Nuit Comedy Theatre Presents - Jackson Square May 28, 2010 - June 12, 2010 Times: 8:00 pm Location:  La Nuit Comedy Theater, 5039 Freret St. in New Orleans Phone:  (985) 290-0760 Admission:  $15.00 La Nuit Comedy Theater is proud to present the original production Jackson Square. Written and directed by Mark Leonard, Jackson Square is a dark comedy about three women and the deep secrets they share. Three women. Deep secrets. New Orleans secrets about its most famous literary lion. He merits a statue. He merits a scandal. A daughter, played by Paula Leffmann, and a mother, played by Barbara Chitwood, and a lover, played by Jane McNulty. And the one universal truth: A daughter betrayed and a mother who just cannot say, “I’m sorry.” YLC Wednesday at the Square featuring The Boogie Men and The N'awlins Johnnys June 2, 2010 Times: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm http://www.wednesdayatthesquare.com Location:  Layfayette Square on St Charles Ave in the CBD accross from Gallier Hall Phone:  (504) 427-5429 Join us for an outdoor concert series featuring The Boogie Men and The N'awlins Johnnys. Parking $5.00 after 4:00pm at 650 Poydras Street. “Toasts & Tiki-Tails” Wine Tasting June 3, 2010 Times: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm http://www.canineconnectionnola.com Location:  Canine Connection, 4920 Tchoupitoulas St., Phone:  (504) 267-4143 or 368-5191, ext. 154. “Toasts & Tiki-Tails” Wine Tasting will be held at Canine Connection. Admission is a $10.00 donation for snacks, libations, treats for the pooches and live music from “Pan Vibrations Steel Band.”  Costume contest, too!! Friendly, leashed, pets are welcome! Harrah's Theatre Presents - The Earl Turner Show June 3, 2010 - June 5, 2010 Times: 7:00 pm Location:  Harrah's Theatre Phone:  (504) 533-6000 Admission:  $30.00 Earl Turner returns to the Harrah's Theatre once again to electrify fans with his high energy dance moves and covers of your favorite songs.  His charismatic persona and awesome showmanship will keep you engaged and wanting more!  Arnaud’s Restaurant Presents Frappe Fridays June 4, 2010 - June 18, 2010 Times: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Location:  Arnauds Restaurant, 813 Bienville Street Phone:  (504) 523-5433 Admission:  $35.00 per person, per Friday Absinthe was a cherished sipping drink for New Orleanians and a critical ingredient in the city’s most historic cocktail-The Sazerac. There just couldn’t be a substitute for Absinthe. That is until J.M. Legendre invented Herbsaint in 1934. Though the “Sacred Herb” was originally created as a stand-in for Absinthe, Herbsaint has since developed a flavor all its own. For many it has become the ingredient of choice in a Sazerac while also inspiring its own series of cocktails such as the Herbsaint Frappé, the Herbsaint Suisse and the Herbsaint Punch. The New Orleans Cultural and Culinary Preservation Society is inviting all cocktail enthusiasts to explore Herbsaint a little further at Frappe Fridays. During this series of luncheons, we’ll dive head first into the history of this legendary liquor and some of the city’s most accomplished bartenders will lead demonstrations on how to craft a number of Herbsaint cocktails. Join us as we honor a New Orleans liquor that has become irreplaceable.   Each Frappe Friday will include: Historical overview of J.M. Lengendre and Herbsaint,Memorabilia and artifacts on display,Hands on making of a Herbsaint Frappe by each person,an exclusive Tasting of the new Herbsaint Original, and a hand crafted French Creole inspired meal at Arnaud’s Restaurant. All attendees will receive:Herbsaint Frappe Completion Certificate for Framing, Herbsaint recipes, and a few surprises! East Jefferson Wellness Center (EJWC) Hosts Yoga in the Sculpture Garden June 5, 2010 Times: 8:00am - 9:00am Location:  New Orleans Museum of Art, Sculpture Garden Phone:  (504) 456-5000 Admission:  $5.00/class for Non-Members ; Free for NOMA & Wellness Center Members Come join us in the Sculpture Garden for Yoga with instructor Addy Meisenheimer. All participants must pre-register by calling EJGH Health Finder. Inaugural New Orleans Oyster Festival June 5, 2010 - June 6, 2010 Times: Saturday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm; Sunday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm http://www.NewOrleansOysterFestival.org Location:  The French Quarter by the Mississippi River at Berger Parking Lot Z (Decatur Street, between Jax Brewery and Hard Rock Café). Join the Louisiana Gulf Oyster Industry in a celebration of the restaurateurs and oyster farmers who have solidified the New Orleans French Quarter's position as the "Oyster Capital of America”. The inaugural New Orleans Oyster Festival will be held in the French Quarter.  The New Orleans Oyster Festival will feature great Louisiana music, a cultural oyster tent, the finest local cuisine, and competitions for oyster shucking and the largest oyster. The “Acme Oyster House, World Oyster Eating Competition” will celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the revered New Orleans institution. Weekend performances on the Event’s Stage include Irma Thomas, Rockin' Dopsie, Jr. & The Zydeco Twisters, and the James Andrews Band. Native American Beadwork and Jewelry Day June 5, 2010 Times: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm http://www.rivertownkenner.com/cannes.html Location:  Rivertown Exhibition Hall, 415 Williams Blvd., Kenner, LA Phone:  (504) 468-7231 Admission:  $3.00 adults, $2.50 children & seniors (Includes admission to the Native American Museum) Come watch Native Americans from Louisiana create beadwork and jewelry embellished with alligator garfish teeth, alligator teeth, glass and bone beads, stones and silver. Jewelry will be available for purchase. This program has been made possible through a grant from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, and through the continued financial support of the City of Kenner. Event subject to change without notice. The 66th Anniversary of D-Day June 5, 2010 - June 6, 2010 http://www.nationalww2museum.org Location:  National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine Street Phone:  (877) 813-3329 or (504) 527-6012 The National World War II Museum in New Orleans will honor the 66th anniversary of the D-Day invasion at Normandy on June 5-6, with a special commemorative weekend of events. It will be a proud and poignant moment for the veterans who made history on that epic day and a time of reflection and gratitude for those who benefitted from their heroic actions. The National World War II Museum currently has a national database of veterans compiled as part of its successful oral history program. Additional resources for media include images and b-roll. WYES 27th Annual Int'l Beer Tasting June 5, 2010 Times: 6:00 pm Location:  UNO Lakefront Arena Phone:  (800) 745-3000 Admission:  Advance $35.00; At The Door: $45.00 BEER LOVERS GET READY TO ENJOY LOTS OF BEER!!! WYES presents its 27th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL BEER TASTING at the Lakefront Arena. Come thirsty…attendees will sample over 200 beers, ales, lagers and homebrews. You must be 21-years old to attend. D-Day at The National World War II Museum June 6, 2010 http://www.nationalww2museum.org Location:  National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine Street Phone:  (877) 813-3329 or (504) 527-6012 June 6th marks the 66th anniversary of D-Day and the Museum's 10th anniversary. A weekend of events are designed to pay tribute to those who sacrificed to preserve freedom and celebrate how far we have come in honoring their legacy. Anniversary Weekend sponsored by Chevron. An Evening with Harold Battiste & Friends June 8, 2010 Times: Patron Party 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm; Concert 9:00 pm - till http://www.hnoc.org Location:  Williams Research Center 410 Chartres; Phone:  (504)523-4662 Admission:  Patron Party $150.00; Concert $10.00 in advance and $15.00 at the door The Historic New Orleans Collection is pleased to announce the publication of Unfinished Blues: Memories of a New Orleans Music Man, a memoir by New Orleans composer, producer, arranger, educator, and jazz ambassador Harold Battiste Jr. Richly illustrated and featuring excerpts from Battiste’s personal letters and journals, Unfinished Blues launches The Collection’s new Louisiana Musicians Biography Series, dedicated to documenting the region’s rich musical heritage. On Tuesday, June 8, The Collection will celebrate the release of Unfinished Blues and the launch of the Louisiana Musicians Biography Series with “An Evening with Harold Battiste & Friends.” Festivities will begin with a patron party featuring a performance by the Ellis Marsalis Trio, an interview with Harold Battiste and co-author Karen Celestan, and a charity auction. Following the patron party, Jesse McBride and the Next Generation will lead a public concert at One Eyed Jacks in the French Quarter with Mr. Battiste’s friends and colleagues. Proceeds from the event will support The Collection’s Louisiana Musicians Biography Series and the AFO Foundation, which strives to further the jazz tradition through education and assistance to musicians living and working in the city. The event will feature: a performance by the Ellis Marsalis Trio, a conversation with Harold Battiste and his co-author Karen Celestan, moderated by Ben Sandmel, a silent, online, and live auction, and a cocktail reception. Those attending the patron party will also receive: a signed copy of  Unfinished Blues, a CD featuring the work of Harold Battiste, a ticket to the concert at One Eyed Jacks (see below) The concert will feature Battiste’s friends and former students, including Jesse McBride and the Next Generation; full line-up to be posted soon.   Mahalia Jackson Theatre for the Performing Arts Presents - Avenue Q - The Broadway Musical June 8, 2010 - June 13, 2010 http://www.mahaliajacksontheater.com Location:  Mahalia Jackson Theater, in Armstrong Park at 801 N. Rampart Street, New Orleans, Louisiana Phone:  (504) 287-0351 AVENUE Q Princeton, a bright-eyed college grad who moves to NYC with big dreams and a tiny bank account. The only apartment he can afford is way out on Avenue Q, where everyone's looking for the same things he is: a decent job, a stable relationship, and a "purpose." Eventually, Princeton learns to embrace the ups and downs of city life and realizes that "the real world" isn't so bad, after all! AVENUE Q is the smash-hit Broadway musical about real life in New York City, as told by a cast of people and puppets through a hilariously irreverent, Tony-winning book and score. The three-time Tony Award -winning musical will make its New Orleans debut in the summer of 2010. AVENUE Q features music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, book by Jeff Whitty, based on an original concept by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx; and is directed by Jason Moore; puppet design by Rick Lyon, musical supervision by Stephen Oremus, choreography by Ken Roberson, scenic design by Anna Louizos, costume design by Mirena Rada, lighting design by Howell Binkley, and sound design by Acme Sound Partners. YLC Wednesday at the Square featuring GALACTIC and The Soul Rebels June 9, 2010 Times: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm http://www.wednesdayatthesquare.com Location:  Layfayette Square on St Charles Ave in the CBD accross from Gallier Hall Phone:  (504) 427-5429 Join us for an outdoor concert series featuring GALACTIC and The Soul Rebels. Parking $5.00 after 4:00pm at 650 Poydras Street.   Sip & Socialize with Ralph’s on the Park & the LA/SPCA June 10, 2010 Times: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location:  900 City Park Ave Phone:  (504) 488-1000 Sip & Socialize with Ralph’s on the Park & the LA/SPCA. Enjoy $5 specialty cocktails & select wines, $2 Abita Amber bottles and light hors d’oeuvres compliments of Chef Chip Flanagan. Request a Catahoula cranberry Crush ($8) during the month of June and 20% of the proceeds benefit the Louisiana SPCA. People only, no pets. Beans + Rice: A Culinary and Cultural Odyssey June 11, 2010 - June 12, 2010 Times: Friday Reception 6:00pm - 8:00 pm; Saturday Registration 8:00 am; Forum 9:00 am - 4:00 pm http://www.hnoc.org Location:  Reception 533 Royal St. and 410 Chartres; Forum The Historic New Orleans Collection, 533 Royal Street Phone:  (504) 523-4662 Admission:  $35.00 per person; $25.00 for students and teachers The Historic New Orleans Collection and the Ray Charles Program at Dillard University Beans and Rice: A Culinary and Cultural Odyssey Reception and one-day forum. Beans and rice is a classic New Orleans dish. Usually served on Monday, the traditional wash-day fare allowed New Orleanians to use the hambone from Sunday dinner and slow cook the meal all day, leaving time to do laundry. Neighborhoods all over the city continue to cook red beans and rice on Mondays, and the meal’s popularity spans generations, race and class. Although a local tradition, beans and rice has cultural connections across the Atlantic world. Culinary historians trace the origins of the dish to Africa, the Caribbean region, and Europe. From West Africa’s Grain Coast to Cuba and Haiti, many cultures have their own versions of red beans and rice that have influenced the New Orleans specialty. At the day-long forum at The Historic New Orleans Collection, a distinguished panel of speakers—including Dr. Judith Carney, “Hoppin’” John Taylor, and Dr. Maricel Presilla—will discuss the ingredients, processing, multi-cultural connections and consumption of beans and rice. New Orleans Arena Presents - Jeff Dunham - Identity Crisis June 11, 2010 Times: Door opens 7:00 pm; Show 8:00 pm http://www.ticketmaster.com Location:  New Orleans Arena, New Orleans, LA Phone:  (800) 745-3000 Come join us at the New Orleans  Arena for  Jeff Dunham,  american ventriloquist and stand-up comedian.   Summer Rum 2010 June 11, 2010 Times: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Location:  City Park, Carousel Phone:  (504) 483-9376 Admission:  $35.00 in advance for Friends members and $40.00 for non-members Come ride the high seas with Friends of City Park as it hosts Summer Rum, a pirate-themed fundraiser for City Park in the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park. Food, live music and games. Costumed patrons and Friends members get in early at 6:30 pm. Prize for the best individual and costumed couple. An Adoption Option, sponsored by the LA/SPCA June 12, 2010 Times: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm http://www.la-spca.org Location:  Jefferson Feed, 4421 Jefferson Hwy Phone:  (504) 368-5191 An Adoption Option, sponsored by the LA/SPCA will be held at Jefferson Feed. LA/SPCA adoption counselors and volunteers will be on hand to help you select the right pet for your family. A variety of shapes, colors and sizes of four-legged friends eager to find a new home will be available for adoption. Louisiana Seafood Festival- New Orleans Vieux to Do June 12, 2010 - June 13, 2010 http://www.cajunzydecofest.com Location:  Old U. S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave. Phone:  (504) 587-7788 or (504) 952-4168 The Louisiana Seafood & Cajun Zydeco Festivals are joining the 23nd year Creole Tomato Festival for a 1/2 mile of food, music and fun in the Historic French Quarter. Festival site includes the National Historic landmarks of the French Market and LA State Museum’s Old U.S. Mint. There will be free Music on 5 stages and Chef Demonstrations throughout the weekend.  Over 50 Food, Beverage and Merchandise booths Fishermen, Arts & Crafts and Farmers Villages celebrating Louisiana’s extraordinary culture, music and cuisine – fresh from the farm and fresh from the sea! Pontchartrain Vineyards' Jazz'n the Vines presents Owen “Big Daddy ‘O’”Tufts June 12, 2010 Times: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm (Gates open at 5:30 pm) http://www.pontchartrainvineyards.com Location:  Pontchartrain Vineyard, 81250 Old Military Rd. Bush LA Phone:  (985) 892-9742 Admission:  $10.00 per person Bring flashlights and umbrellas! Your lawn chair, picnic dinner and thirst for our wine while listening to our outdoor concert. Join us for a performance featuring Owen “Big Daddy ‘O’”Tufts. Do not bring outside wine, beer or spirits. Food by Windfield Farm available for purchase. Sorry no pets, BBQ or fire pits. BAMBOULA 2000 CD RELEASE PARTY June 13, 2010 Times: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Location:  Ashé Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Phone:  (504) 495-0463 or (310) 980-7363 Admission:  Free Bamboula 2000 announces its first studio recorded CD in 10 years: We Got It Goin’ On. It is a fusion of ancient African & Caribbean rhythms and modern melodic arrangements, delivering positive messages alongside soulful harmonies. The work is produced by band leader and world music percussionist Luther Gray and Bamboula drummer and recording engineer Cameron “Cam Jam” Woods. The CD is a collection of 12 energized, beat-driven songs featuring the vocalizations of Elbert Moses Fulgham, Cheryl Woods, and band members Eric Hornsby, Mario Tio, Cameron Woods, Clark Richardson, Jamilah Peters-Muhammad, and Terrance Anderson. Bayona Celebrates Its 20TH Year In Business!!! June 14, 2010 - June 15, 2010 Location:  Bayona, 430 Rue Dauphine Phone:  (504) 525-4455 Admission:  $265.00 Per Person Come help us celebrate this award winning jewel of the French Quarter with two days of wine tastings, food demos, special guests, and of course lots of Chef Susan unmistakable New Orleans Global Infused cuisine. Parking validated for up to 3 hours at 300 block of Dauphine across from the Chateau Lemoyne Hotel. 12th Annual International Fatherhood Conference June 15, 2010 - June 18, 2010 http://www.fatherhoodconference.com Location:  Sheraton Metairie-New Orleans Hotel, Four Galleria Boulevard Admission:  Free and open to the public Join us for the 12th Annual International Fatherhood Conference: Parents and Communities Working Together to Ensure the Academic Success of Children. The International Fatherhood Conference is the longest running annual fatherhood conference in the United States. This event brings together policy makers, researchers, and practitioners committed to improving the well being of children through strengthening families and engaging fathers. Johnnie Walker Scotch Dinner, hosted by Master of Whisky James McCartney June 16, 2010 Times: 6:30 pm reception, 7:00 pm dinner Location:  Morton’s New Orleans (365 Canal Street, New Orleans) Phone:  (504)566-0221 Admission:  $125.00 per guest, inclusive of tax and gratuity; $5.00 of each ticket to go to Make-A-Wish Foundation Join us for the Johnnie Walker Scotch Dinner, hosted by Master of Whisky James McCartney. Johnnie Walker Whiskey Dinner June 16, 2010 Times: 6:30pm Reception, 7:00 pmpm Dinner http://www.mortons.com/neworleans/specialevents/#specialevents Location:  Morton's Private Boardroom Phone:  (504) 566-0221 Admission:  $125.00 per guest, inclusive of tax and gratuity Join special guest host, Master of Whiskey James McCartney, for a golden evening! Enjoy four courses of Morton's signature cuisine paired with exquisite scotch from Johnnie Walker. **Morton's The Steakhouse will donate $5 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation for every event ticket purchased. For more information about the Make-A-Wish Foundation, visit wish.org. Wednesdays on the Point June 16, 2010 - September 1, 2010 Times: Wednesdays 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm http://www.wednesdaysonthepoint.com Location:  Algiers Phone:  (504) 362-6436 Come on over for Wednesdays on the Point for the 2010 Summer Festival Concert Series. Come and enjoy live music, lovely wine and great neighbors! Wednesdays on the Point June 16, 2010 Times: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm http://www.wednesdaysonthepoint.com Location:  Algiers Ferry Dock, 200 Morgan St Phone:  (504) 362-6436 Come on over for Wednesdays on the Point for the 2010 Summer Festival Concert Series. Come and enjoy live music, lovely wine and great neighbors! The series kicks off with Big Sam’s Funky Nation. Bonoperatit June 18, 2010 Times: 7:00 pm http://www.bonoperatit.com Location:  The Inn on Bourbon, 541 Bourbon Street Phone:  (504) 524-7611 Admission:  Free The Inn on Bourbon is continuing its Opera Returns to Bourbon Series with a jam packed schedule of free opera performances.  Come celebrate with food, special opera themed cocktails and fun at The IOB's Puccini Bar. Concert in the Courtyard with Wanda Rouzan June 18, 2010 Times: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm http://www.hnoc.org Location:  The Historic New Orleans, 533 Royal Street Phone:  (504)523-4662 Admission:  $10, free for THNOC members Now in its third year, Concerts in the Courtyard offer budget-friendly opportunities to enjoy a favorite New Orleans artist and cocktail in a beautiful courtyard setting. All shows are held at The Historic New Orleans Collection’s Royal Street complex, 533 Royal Street. The Collection’s exhibition and gift shop are open to guests during concerts. The spring series, sponsored by AOS, concludes on June 18 with music by Wanda Rouzan and cocktails by Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka. Contemporary Arts Center Presents - Bourbon and Burlesque June 19, 2010 Times: 8:00 pm Location:  Contemporary Arts Center Phone:  (504) 528-3805 Admission:  $50.00 general admission, $25.00 for CAC members. At the door - $70.00 general admission, $45.00 for CAC members It's the fourth annual Bourbon & Burlesque, a swinging soiree with proceeds benefiting the Contemporary Arts Center. Featuring a sampling of the city's best burlesque acts, with sumptuous cuisine and creative cocktails provided by Dickie Brennan's Bourbon House restaurant. Plus an aerial striptease by world-renowned burlesque artist Angela Eve (from Chicago); premium raffle with gifts from local clothing stores, hotels, restaurants and much more; and additional swinging surprises. Tickets: Advance tickets - . Become a NEW Collectors Club Member in advance and get 2 FREE VIP tickets! JOINING or UPGRADING a CAC membership to the Collectors Club is the only way to receive VIP tickets. The Jefferson Performing Arts Society auditions for Ensemble Arts production of THE FANTASTICKS June 19, 2010 Times: 12:00 noon Location:  Westwego Performing Arts Theatre, 177 Sala Avenue Phone:  (504) 885-2000 ext. 202 or 203 The Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) will hold auditions for Ensemble Arts production of THE FANTASTICKS. Auditioners should bring a headshot, resume and sheet music and prepare 16 bars (you may be asked to sing more) of a musical theatre song and a 1 minute upbeat/comedic monologue. An accompanist will be provided. Auditioners should come prepared to move. Auditions are by appointment only! Call the JPAS Box Office to schedule a 5-minute audition slot. THE FANTASTICKS is on stage at JPAS' Teatro Wego! Theatre, 177 Sala Avenue in Westwego, August 13-29, with performances Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30PM and Sundays at 2PM. Rehearsals will begin July 5 in Metairie. Wednesdays on the Point June 23, 2010 Times: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm http://www.wednesdaysonthepoint.com Location:  Crown & Anchor, 200 Pelican @ Bouny St. Come on over for Wednesdays on the Point for the 2010 Summer Festival Concert Series. Come and enjoy live music, lovely wine and great neighbors! This weeks series will feature  Dr. Gonzeaux. Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus: Zing Zang Zoom June 24, 2010 - June 27, 2010 Times: Thursday and Friday 7:00 pm; Saturday 11:00 am, 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm; Sunday 1:00 pm, Location:  New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St Phone:  (504) 587-3663 Admission:  $23.75 - $104.00 Come bring the whole family to the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus! Pontchartrain Vineyards' Jazz'n the Vines presents Jeff and Vida June 26, 2010 Times: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm (Gates open at 5:30 pm) http://www.pontchartrainvineyards.com Location:  Pontchartrain Vineyard, 81250 Old Military Rd. Bush LA Phone:  (985) 892-9742 Admission:  $10.00 per person Bring flashlights and umbrellas! Your lawn chair, picnic dinner and thirst for our wine while listening to our outdoor concert. Join us for a performance featuring Jeff and Vida. Food by Windfield Farm available for purchase. Do not bring outside wine, beer or spirits. Sorry no pets, BBQ or fire pits. Sting with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra June 26, 2010 Times: 8:00 pm Location:  Lakefront Arena Phone:  (504) 280-7222 or (800) 745-3000 Admission:  $48.00 - $128.00 Backed by the 45-piece Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and a quartet consisting of longtime Sting guitarist Dominic Miller, David Cossin (multi-percussionist), Jo Lawry (vocalist) and Ira Coleman (bassist), Sting's new tour will see him performing his most celebrated songs re-imagined for symphonic arrangement. Among the reinterpreted selections with brand new orchestrations are fan-favorites such as "Roxanne," "Next To You," "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" and "Every Breath You Take," along with notable songs from Sting's enduring solo career, including "Englishman in New York," "Fragile," "Russians," "If I Ever Lose My Faith in You," "Fields of Gold," and "Desert Rose." Don't miss out on this incredible night of music. Wednesdays on the Point June 30, 2010 Times: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Location:  Gulf Pizza, 446 Pelican at Verret St Come on over for Wednesdays on the Point for the 2010 Summer Festival Concert Series. Come and enjoy live music, lovely wine and great neighbors! This weeks series will feature  Gal Holiday's Honky Tonk Review. 16th Annual Essence Music Festival July 2, 2010 - July 4, 2010 Location:  Louisiana Superdome Phone:  (504) 587-3822 The 16th Annual Essence Music Festival returns to the Big Easy in 2009!  Known as "the party with a purpose" for its hip-hop, rhythm and blues and soul performances at the Louisiana Superdome by night, and inspirational "empowerment seminars" by day. Essence fans can count on what they've come to expect – three days of great music in a city with world-class restaurants and a rich cultural fabric -- a place that doesn't holler "last call" when the party's just getting started. For more information visit www.essence.com. Ashe Cultural Center Present - MAAFA - CELEBRATING OUR ANCESTORS July 3, 2010 Times: 6:30 am - 4:00 pm http://www.ashecac.org Location:  Congo Square in Armstrong Park - Ashé Cultural Arts Center, 1712 O.C. Haley Blvd. Phone:  (504) 569-9070 Admission:  FREE Join us on the Fourth of July, 2010. PARTICIPANTS ARE ASKED TO WEAR WHITE. Commemoration- Congo Square in Armstrong Park. Led by a drum procession, you will visit the Tomb of the Unknown Slave at St. Augustine Church, process through the French Quarter to the Slave Exchanges and other points of historic interest, onto the Algiers Ferry to The Village in Algiers. Go 4th On The River July 4, 2010 Times: 9:00 pm http://www.Go4thOnTheRiver.com Location:  Woldenberg Park, 1 Canal Street The Go 4th on the River Dueling Barges Fireworks Extravaganza is the annual Independence Day Celebration along the New Orleans Riverfront with all-day activities for the whole family. New Orleans Summers are hot – and there is no hotter place to be for the Fourth of July than in the Crescent City. The biggest celebration happens on the banks of the Mississippi with the annual Go Fourth on the River extravaganza. “Dueling Barges” is an exciting fireworks show to the tune of patriotic music – it’s a world renown, one-of-a-kind spectacle! Spend the day exploring the French Quarter before settling down for the show. There are a lot of different locations to catch the excitement along the river, so no matter where you watch, you’ll be front and center for the action! Wednesdays on the Point July 7, 2010 Times: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm http://www.wednesdaysonthepoint.com Location:  Rosetree Glass, 446 Vallet at Eliza St Come on over for Wednesdays on the Point for the 2010 Summer Festival Concert Series. Come and enjoy live music, lovely wine and great neighbors! This weeks series will feature a Latin Dance Party with Fredy Omar Con su Banda. San Fermin in Nueva Orleans July 9, 2010 - July 11, 2010 http://www.nolabulls.com Location:  French Quarter San Fermin in Nueva Orleans is NOLAs homage to the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain. There will be events for 3 days, including the Running of the Bulls at 8AM on July 10th. The Warehouse New Orleans… REVISITED! 40th Anniversary Tribute Show July 9, 2010 - July 10, 2010 Times: 8:00 pm Location:  Harrah's New Orleans Theatre Phone:  (800) 745-3000 Admission:  $25.00 The Warehouse, the “legendary” New Orleans music venue in the 1970s, opened with its first concert on Friday & Saturday, January 30 & 31, 1970(first show... Grateful Dead, Fleetwood Mac & The Flock). Now, 40 years later… Harrah’s New Orleans proudly presents a tribute show to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of The Warehouse… titled The Warehouse New Orleans…. REVISITED! The show will open with a 10-minute sneak preview of “A Warehouse on Tchoupitoulas”, a documentary on The Warehouse being produced by local filmmaker Jessy Williamson and Glass Pictures. The documentary will be entered in the 2010 New Orleans Film Festival. After the preview, an “A” list group of musicians and vocalists… led by Lawrence Sieberth, musical director and keyboardist… will perform a 90-minute show featuring classic songs originally recorded by a wide variety of artists that performed at The Warehouse “back in the day” including: The Allman Brothers, The Doors, The Who, David Bowie, Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull, Rod Stewart, ZZ Top, Chicago, Grateful Dead, The Band, Eagles, Elton John, Joe Cocker, Three Dog Night, Bachman, Turner Overdrive and others. Bastille Day Block Party July 10, 2010 Times: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Location:  3100 block of Ponce de Leon Street between Esplanade Avenue and North Lopez Street. Commemorate French Independence Day with French-themed food and activities. This year's celebration will be between Ponce  de Leon Street and Esplanade’s 3100 Block and North Lopez. They invite you to enjoy and  participate in the many children’s activities planned, and enjoy the food and drink. Admission is free.  The New Orleans Arena Presents - Michael Buble July 14, 2010 Times: 8:00 pm Location:  New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St Phone:  (504) 587-3663 Come join us for Pop singer Michael Buble. Edgar Degas Birthday Celebration July 19, 2010 Times: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Location:  Degas House Historic Home, Courtyard & Inn, 2306 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA Phone:  (504) 821-5009 On the occasion of his 176th birthday the Edgar Degas Foundation invites you to come celebrate. There will be music, food and drinks with absinthe tastings provided by Le Tourment Verte, specialty cocktails created especially for the occasion, and the house will be open for touring. Music by Paul Sanchez and The Rolling Road Show and food by Daniel Esses of Esses Foods. Scorpions: Get Your Sting and Blackout World Tour 2010 July 19, 2010 Times: 8:00 pm Location:  Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts, 801 N. Rampart Street, New Orleans, LA Phone:  (504) 287-0351 or (800) 745-3000 Admission:  $60.00 and up See them in all their high-decibel, hard-rocking glory one last time! With their final Sting in the Tail, and the farewell world tour "Get Your Sting and Blackout", the SCORPIONS are saying goodbye. They rocked the metal world for 40 years and sold more than 100 million records, but nowhere are they more aggressively ear-blitzing than on the stage, still playing to head-banging sold-out crowds around the world. Special guest to open the concert. Tales of the Cocktail 2010 July 21, 2010 - July 25, 2010 http://www.talesofthecocktail.com Location:  French Quarter Stir Your Soul at the 8th Annual Tales of the Cocktail. Tales of the Cocktail features more than 100 separate ticketed events. Ticket packages are available online while supplies last. COOLinary New Orleans - A celebration of Dining in America's most Delicious City! August 1, 2010 - August 30, 2010 Times: Lunch and Dinner http://www.COOLinaryneworleans.com Location:  Various Restaurants Phone:  504-566-5011 The celebration, which features special menus and pricing at restaurants throughout the city, is a natural fit for a city whose cuisine is an integral part of its history, fabric and culture. Visit www.COOLinaryneworleans.com for more information. The First Annual New Orleans Trad Jazz Camp August 1, 2010 - August 6, 2010 http://www.neworleanstradjazzcamp.com Location:  Bourbon Orleans Hotel, 717 Orleans St. Phone:  (504) 897-0037 Founded by local musicians Banu Gibson, Leslie Cooper, and Nita Hemeter, the New Orleans Trad Jazz Camp (NOTJC) is a week-long summer music camp where adult musicians and music enthusiasts from around the world are invited to learn the history and techniques of traditional jazz where it all began: New Orleans. The camp will be held in the beautiful Bourbon Orleans Hotel, 717 Orleans St. August 1st-6th,2010. The week-long camp includes lectures from local jazz historians, music lessons, nightly jam sessions, trips to jazz venues in town, and concludes with a concert performed by the campers that will be free and open to the public. The NOTJC also offers some special events. The camp will hold a Birthday Party for Louis Armstrong at Preservation Hall with faculty performing and campers sitting in, as well as the opportunity for qualifying campers to perform at the Satchmo Summer Fest that follows the camp. The camp faculty includes local jazz musicians: Connie Jones (Trumpet), Otis Bazoon (Reeds), David Sager (Trombone), David Boeddinghaus (Piano), Don Vappie (Banjo/Guitar), Kerry Lewis (Bass/Tuba), Bunchy Johnson (Drums), and Banu Gibson (Vocals). Satchmo Summer Festival August 5, 2010 - August 8, 2010 http://www.frenchquarterfestivals.org Location:  French Quarter Phone:  (504)522-5730 or (800) 673-5725 "What a Wonderful World" you'll discover during an entertaining and educating weekend in the French Quarter honoring New Orleans' native son, Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong. The Satchmo-inspired program includes musical performances, lively discussions, jazz exhibits, a jazz mass, activities for budding young jazz fans, a club crawl, "red beans and ricely yours" foods, and a star-studded line-up of performances that would have made Louis smile. Whitney White Linen Night August 7, 2010 Times: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Location:  300 - 600 blocks Julia St, Camp Street Phone:  (504) 528-3805 Come join us for the Annual open-air event where guests visit the wonderful galleries throughout the Warehouse/Arts District. There is fabulous New Orleans cuisine from local restaurants and cool drinks to sip on as well as stages and live entertainment provided by some of New Orleans’ most eclectic and talented musicians. Please visit www.cacno.org, for afterparty details. House of Blues Presents - Cyndi Lauper August 8, 2010 Times: 7:00 pm Door opens; 8:00 pm Show http://www.hob.com Location:  House of Blues, 225 Decatur St. Phone:  (504) 310-4999 Admission:  $40.00 Cyndi Lauper burst onto the world stage as the quintessential girl who wants to have fun. Join us at the House of Blues for artist Cyndi Lauper. Bonoperatit August 13, 2010 Times: 7:00 pm http:www.bonoperatit.com Location:  The Inn on Bourbon, 541 Bourbon Street Phone:  (504) 524-7611 Admission:  Free The Inn on Bourbon is continuing its Opera Returns to Bourbon Series with a jam packed schedule of free opera performances.  Come celebrate with food, special opera themed cocktails and fun at The IOB's Puccini Bar. Jefferson Arts Society Presents - The Fantasticks August 13, 2010 - August 29, 2010 Times: Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 pm; Sunday 2:00 pm Location:  Westwego Performing Arts Theatre, 177 Sala Avenue in Westwego Phone:  (504) 885-2000 ext. 202 or 203 THE FANTASTICKS tells the story of a young man and the girl next door, whose parents have built a wall to keep them apart. The youngsters nevertheless contrive to meet and fall in love. They set out on a night of melodrama, romance and fantasy, led by the charming and mysterious vagabond, El Gallo. When the sun rises bringing an end to the dream, the lovers come to understand real love. Lousiana Tailgate & Barbecue Festival August 13, 2010 - August 15, 2010 Times: Friday 6:00 pm - 11:30 pm; Saturday and Sunday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm http://www.louisianatailgate.com Location:  Morial Convention Center, Hall J and adjacent Festival Grounds Phone:  (504) 293-2616 Admission:  $10.00 General admission per day (12 and under Free); Weekend Admission $15.00; Stadium Club $30.00 per day Come join us for the Louisiana Tailgate and BBQ Festival. There will be Great food, Live Music, BBQ, Entertainment, football and family fun. Come out for a slab of ribs, pick up some great tailgating gear, meet the Honeybees and be a part of the "Saints Experience." Royal Street's Dirty Linen Night 2010 August 14, 2010 Times: 6:00 pm -9:00 pm Location:  500 to 1000 blocks of Royal Street Phone:  ( 504) 957-3540 The 9th annual Dirty Linen Night, an annual art walk in the French Quarter, is  a non-profit organization based in New Orleans. This FREE event invites you into the artist-owned studios, galleries and unique shops in the French Quarter.  Also, look for participating shops on the 500 block of St. Peter and St. Ann Streets and the Dutch Alley Artist Co-Op at Dumaine and Decatur Streets. WOMEN WHO ROCK! A Tribute to Legendary FEMALE Rock/Pop Artists August 27, 2010 - August 28, 2010 Times: 8:00 pm Location:  Harrah’s New Orleans Theatre Phone:  (800) 745-3000 Admission:  $25.00 "Women Who Rock!" features the music of legendary female rock/pop artists for the trail blazing barriers they have broken for all women in rock/pop music. An "A" list group of musicians and vocalists...led by Lawrence Sieberth, musical director and keyboardist...will perform a 90-minute show featuring songs that were originally recorded "back in the day" by: Grace Slick, Janis Joplin, Debbie Harry, Chrissie Hynde, Stevie Nicks, Joan Jett, Bonnie Raitt, Ann and Nancy Wilson, Annie Lennox, Pattie Smith, Melissa Etheridge, Sheryl Crow, Linda Ronstadt, Pat Benatar, Carole King, Christine McVie and others. Southern Decadence September 1, 2010 - September 6, 2010 http://www.southerndecadence.net Location:  French Quarter Phone:  (504) 522-8049 A long weekend of parties, parades and gay pride in the lower Quarter at one of the oldest and largest gatherings of gays in the country. Tulane University Greenwave vs Southeastern September 2, 2010 Times: 7:00 pm Location:  Louisiana Superdome Phone:  (504) 861-9283 Admission:  Adults $20.00 - $35.00; Child $10.00 Tulane University Greenwave football vs Southeastern. New Orleans Saints vs. The Minnesota Vikings September 9, 2010 Times: 7:30 pm Location:  Louisiana Superdome Phone:  (504) 587-3663 The 2009 Super Bowl Champions New Orleans Saints kick off their first home game againt the Minnesota Vikings. GO SAINTS! 4th Annual New Orleans Seafood Festival Fulton Square September 10, 2010 - September 12, 2010 Times: Friday 4:00 pm - Until; Saturday 11:00 am - Until; Sunday 11:00 am - Until http://www.neworleansseafoodfestival.com Location:  Fulton Square located on Fulton Street and Lafayette Street next to Harrah's Hotel Phone:  (504) 962-3722 The 4th Annuel New Orleans Seafood Festival will take place again this year at Harrah’s Fulton Square on September 10th, 11th and 12th across from Harrah’s Hotel & Casino in downtown New Orleans. All proceeds for this event will benefit the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation.  The festival will feature live music and cuisine from many famed, local restaurants such as ACME Oyster House, Arnaud’s, Café Giovanni, Carnival Brands, Drago’s Seafood Restaurant, Saltwater Grill, Ernst Café, Galatoire’s Restaurant, Mr. B’s Bistro, King Creole, Pontchartrain Point Café and many more Tulane University Greenwave vs Ole Miss September 11, 2010 Times: 8:00 pm Location:  Louisiana Superdome Phone:  (504) 861-9283 Admission:  $35.00, $45.00, and $50.00 Tulane University Greenwave football vs Ole Miss. Bywater Art Market @ Markey Park September 18, 2010 Times: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm http://www.bywaterartmarket.com Location:  Markey Park, 700 block of Piety between Royal and Dauphine Street Phone:  (504) 944-7900 Now in their 10th year, the Bywater Art Market continues to go strong with their unique mission of presenting highly juried, original works of art at affordable prices. No rides, no kids tents, no music – this is not a mini jazz festival; it’s about celebrating and promoting Art! 9th Annual Ponderosa Stomp September 24, 2010 - September 25, 2010 http://www.ponderosastomp.com Location:  House of Blues, 225 Decatur St. Phone:  (504) 310-4999 Come join us for the 9th Annual Ponderosa Stomp, a marathon of  eight hours-plus music festival that celebrates and pays tribute to the unsung heroes of rock ‘n’ roll, rhythm & blues, and other forms of American roots music. New Orleans Saints vs Atlanta Falcons September 26, 2010 Times: 12:00 pm Location:  Louisiana Superdome Phone:  (504)587-3663 The New Orleans Saints and the Atlanta Falcons kick off at 12:00 pm. GO SAINTS!  New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers October 3, 2010 Times: 12:00 pm Location:  Louisiana Superdome Phone:  (504) 587-3663 The New Orleans Saints and the  Carolina Panthers kick off at 12:00 pm.  GO SAINTS!  Tulane University Greenwave vs Army October 9, 2010 Times: 2:30 pm Location:  Louisiana Superdome Phone:  (504) 861-9283 Admission:  Adults $20.00 - $35.00; Child $10.00 Tulane University football vs Army. Bywater Art Market @ Markey Park Bark Market October 16, 2010 Times: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm http://www.BywaterArtMarket.com Location:  Markey Park, 700 block of Piety between Royal and Dauphine Street Phone:  (504) 944-7900 Admission:  $3.00 The  Bywater Bark Market will be held in conjunction with the monthly Bywater Art Market. Pet professionals and rescue groups will be on hand to offer adoptions, a low-cost vaccination clinic, a dog wash, day care and grooming facilities, pet cremation and burial services, pet accessories and foods, pet portraits and much more! In addition, the regular Bywater Art Market artists will showcase animal-themed art and products. Fall and Garden Show October 16, 2010 - October 17, 2010 Times: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Location:  Botanical Garden in City Park Phone:  (504) 838-1170 Admission:  $6 adults, $3 children 5-12, free for children under 5 and Friends of City Park The annual show features plant sales and exhibits, educational programs, a plant health clinic, the kids discovery area, and the Garden's Scarecrow Trail. Sponsored by the LSUAgCenter in cooperation with the Metro Area horticulture Foundation and the New Orleans Botanical Garden. Secret Gardens of the Vieux Carré October 16, 2010 - October 17, 2010 Times: 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm http://www.patioplanters.org Location:  French Quarters Phone:  (504) 524-9595 or (800) 356-6252 Admission:  $20.00 each (children under 12 free), The Patio Planters of the Vieux Carré opens magnificent courtyards of the French Quarter for a special weekend tour.  This highly anticipated event offers the allure of private and historic gardens otherwise closed to the public. The walking tour reveals how garden designers take advantage of small spaces, and provides access to the cool and private hideaways suited to the Louisiana climate in styles of the early Spanish and French architecture. The Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival October 16, 2010 - October 17, 2010 Times: Saturday 10:30 am - 8:15 pm; Sunday 9:30 am - 7:00 pm http://www.jazzandheritage.org Location:  Lafayette Square Park Phone:  (504) 558-6100 Legendary bluesman Taj Mahal will headline the fifth annual Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival, presented by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Oct. 16-17 at New Orleans' Lafayette Square Park. Other performers include: Ruthie Foster, Li'l Ed & The Blues Imperials, Corey Harris, Barbara Lynn, Henry Gray, Shannon McNally, Anders Osborne with the Stanton Moore Trio, Luther Kent & Trick Bag, Little Freddie King, Grandpa Elliott, Mem Shannon and the Joe Krown Trio featuring Walter "Wolfman" Washington and Russel Batiste. New Orleans Saints vs. The Cleveland Browns October 24, 2010 Times: 12:00 pm Location:  Louisiana Superdome Phone:  (504) 587-3663 The New Orleans Saints and The Cleveland Browns  kick off at 12:00 pm.  GO SAINTS!    Krewe of Boo Parade & Costume Expose October 30, 2010 http://www.kreweofboo.org Location:  Mardi Gras World, Blain Kern's Mardi Gras World, 1380 Port of New Orleans Place Phone:  (504) 361-7821 Admission:  Parade Free - Costume Party $100.00 per person The Halloween Costume Expose’ is the Krewe of Boo’s annual Halloween celebration following the Parade! Held on October 24th, our Halloween-themed costume party unites imagination with alter-ego to produce a Halloween celebration yet to be seen. This black and orange extravaganza is outfitted in first-class décor, exquisite Mardi Gras World props, themed lighting, thousands of costumed patrons, and phenomenal entertainment! Guaranteed to impress even the most adept socialites, the Halloween Costume Expose’ is the Krewe of Boo’s most significant fundraising event. The parade will begin at Elysian Fields/Decatur.  Tulane University Greenwave vs SMU October 30, 2010 Times: 2:30 pm Location:  Louisiana Superdome Phone:  (504) 861-9283 Admission:  Adults $20.00 - $35.00; Child $10.00 Tulane University Greenwave vs SMU. New Orleans Saints vs. The Pittsburg Steelers October 31, 2010 Times: 7:20 pm Location:  Louisiana Superdome Phone:  (504) 587-3663 The New Orleans Saints and The Pittsburg Steelers kickoff at 7:20 pm.  GO SAINTS! Tulane University Greenwave vs Southern Miss November 6, 2010 Times: 2:30 pm Location:  Louisiana Superdome Phone:  (504) 861-9283 Admission:  Adults $20.00 - $35.00; Child $10.00 Tulane University Greenwave football vs Southern Miss. Prospect.2 New Orleans Preview November 11, 2010 - November 12, 2010 Location:  New Orleans Museum of Art and venues throughout the surrounding New Orleans Area Join us for the Prospect.2 Preveiw. Prospect.2 will again be the largest biennial of international contemporary art in the United States. Already one of the most important arts events on the international calendar, Prospect.2 will present more than 60 artists in individual and group exhibitions, which will showcase seven historic New Orleans neighborhoods. Dan Cameron, who founded Prospect New Orleans, is once again curating the programs, while Barbara Motley, a New Orleans arts and cultural leader and the new Executive Director, will work with Cameron locally to achieve the ambitious goals set for the biennial in 2010 and subsequent years. Prospect.2 will present the work of local, national and international artists from more than 20 countries and from diverse cultural, generational and artistic backgrounds. Each artist in the exhibition will be provided with a dedicated space or venue located in sites throughout the New Orleans metropolitan area. Many of the world's most promising and/or recognized artists will be invited to develop major new projects to be premiered in New Orleans during the biennial. The full list of artists and venues will be announced in the spring of 2010. Tulane University Greenwave vs Rice November 13, 2010 Times: 2:30 pm Location:  Louisiana Superdome Phone:  (504) 861-9283 Admission:  Adults $20.00 - $35.00; Child $10.00 Tulane University Greenwave football vs Rice. Bywater Art Market @ Markey Park November 20, 2010 Times: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm http://www.BywaterArtMarket.com Location:  Markey Park, 700 block of Piety between Royal and Dauphine Street Phone:  (504) 944-7900 Now in their 10th year, the Bywater Art Market continues to go strong with their unique mission of presenting highly juried, original works of art at affordable prices. No rides, no kids tents, no music – this is not a mini jazz festival; it’s about celebrating and promoting Art! Tulane University Greenwave vs UCF November 20, 2010 Times: 2:30 pm Location:  Louisiana Superdome Phone:  (504) 861-9283 Admission:  Adults $20.00 - $35.00; Child $10.00 Tulane University Greenwave football vs UCF. New Orleans Saints vs. Seattle Seahawks November 21, 2010 Times: 3:05 pm Location:  Louisiana Superdome Phone:  (504) 587-3663 The New Orleans Saints and the  Seahawks  kick off at 3:05 pm. Celebration In The Oaks November 26, 2010 - November 28, 2010 Times: Friday and Saturday 6:00 – 11:00 pm; Sunday 6:00 – 10:00 pm http://www.celebrationintheoaks.com Location:  New Orleans Botanical Garden in City Park Phone:  (504) 483-9415 Admission:  $7 per person, children under 3 and Friends of City Park enter free City Park's annual holiday lighting exhibit and festival returns with one of the most beautiful holiday light exhibits in the country. Closed December 24th and 25th  and December 31st.  New Orleans Po-Boy Festival November 26, 2010 Times: 12:00 pm Location:  Oak Street at South Carrollton Come join us for the New Orleans Poboy Preservation Festival. Hosted by the Oak Street Association, the New Orleans Po-Boy Preservation Festival was founded as a celebration of the storied sandwich and the role it has played in New Orleans' culinary culture. History has it that a local shop owner who was formerly a streetcar driver began feeding the striking the workers for free. When a hungry worker would come in off of the picket line the call would go out: "here comes another poor boy!" From those humble beginnings spring the many varieties of the po-boy sandwich; a New Orleans original of which there is no sub-stitute! The Po-Boy Preservation Festival will also highlight the ongoing revitalization of the Oak Street corridor. XXXVII State Farm Bayou Classic November 27, 2010 Location:  Louisiana Superdome Phone:  (800)745-3000 The State Farm Bayou Classic has become the greatest and most distinguishable sporting event in all of Black America. Everyone loves a grudge match. And that's what football fans can expect at the 36th Bayou Classic sponsored by State Farm Insurance Companies. Every year, the game is a sell-out, attracting more than 70,000 fans. It'll be another terrific game this year as Southern University Jaguars and Grambling State University Tigers football teams line up on the field to battle it out! http://www.statefarmbayouclassic.com Christmas New Orleans Style December 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010 http://www.frenchquarterfestivals.org Location:  New Orleans Phone:  (504) 522-5730 or (800) 673-5725 There's no place like New Orleans for the holidays during Christmas New Orleans Style, a celebration of uniquely New Orleans holiday activities taking place throughout December. Experience the magic of the season in a city steeped in traditions of the past, but with the food, music and good times of today. More than 100 festivities are planned during the month-long event, showcasing the cultural diversity that adds spice to the gumbo of New Orleans' heritage. Celebration in the Oaks December 3, 2010 - December 23, 2010 Times: Friday and Saturday 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm; Sunday - Thursday 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm http://www.celebrationintheoaks.com Location:  New Orleans Botanical Garden in City Park Phone:  (504)483-9415 Admission:  $7 per person, children under 3 and Friends of City Park enter free City Park's annual holiday lighting exhibit and festival returns with one of the most beautiful holiday light exhibits in the country. Closed December 24th and 25th and December 31st.  Bywater Art Market @ Markey Park Extra Holiday Market December 11, 2010 Times: 9:00am - 5:00pm http://www.BywaterArtMarket.com Location:  Markey Park, Royal St. at Piety Streets in Bywater Phone:  (504) 944-7900 Bywater Art Market will hold an additional holiday market  on Saturday, December 11. Their regular 3rd Saturday market will be held on Saturday December 18 as scheduled. Now in their 10th year, the Bywater Art Market continues to go strong with their unique mission of presenting highly juried, original works of art at affordable prices. No rides, no kids tents, no music – this is not a mini jazz festival; it’s about celebrating and promoting Art! A variety of local food vendors and community organizations will be there! New Orleans Saints vs. St. Louis Rams December 12, 2010 Times: 3:05 pm Location:  Louisiana Superdome Phone:  (504) 587-3663 The New Orleans Saints and the  St. Louis Rams kickoff at 3:05 pm. GO SAINTS! GO SAINTS! Celebration in the Oaks December 26, 2010 - December 30, 2010 Times: Sunday - Thursday 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm http://www.celebrationintheoaks.com Location:  New Orleans Botanical Garden in City Park Phone:  (504) 483-9415 Admission:  $7 per person, children under 3 and Friends of City Park enter free City Park's annual holiday lighting exhibit and festival returns with one of the most beautiful holiday light exhibits in the country. A NOLA New Year's Eve December 31, 2010 Times: 9:00 pm http://www.crescentcitycountdown.com Location:  Jackson Square, French Quarter Phone:  (985) 630-4604 The Crescent City Countdown Club will present the traditional New Year's Eve festivities in the New Orleans French Quarter including live local music and a gumbo pot drop to launch the midnight barrage of fireworks over the mighty Mississippi River. New Orleans Saints vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers January 2, 2011 Times: 12:00 pm Location:  Louisiana Superdome Phone:  (504) 587-3663 The New Orleans Saints and the  Tampa Bay Buccaneers kickoff at 12:00 pm.  GO SAINTS! 77th Allstate Sugar Bowl Classic January 4, 2011 Times: 7:00 pm http://www.allstatesugarbowl.org Location:  Louisiana Superdome The 77th Allstate Sugar Bowl Football Classic celebrating its 77th anniversary, this year’s Sugar Bowl game on January 4, 2011. Mardi Gras Day 2011 March 8, 2011 Location:  Metro New Orleans Phone:  (800)672-6124 Admission:  Free Fat Tuesday. Revelers come enjoy a long day of parades and celebrations beginning with ZULU followed by REX. 75th Annual Spring Fiesta March 26, 2011 - April 3, 2011 http://www.springfiesta.com Location:  Various New Orleans locations Phone:  (504) 581–1367 or (800) 550-8450 The highlight of the Spring Festival is a daylong series of events designed to entertain, educate, and allow all to revel in the cultural heritage that is uniquely New Orleans. The festival includes a parade of horse-drawn carriages through the French Quarter and the presentation of the Spring Fiesta Queen and her court at Jackson Square. Tours of private homes, gardens and courtyards complete the remainder of the actvities. 28th Annual French Quarter Festival April 8, 2011 - April 10, 2011 http://www.frenchquarterfestivals.org Location:  French Quarter Phone:  (504) 522-5730 or (800) 673-5725 Admission:  Free Enjoy 250 hours of free entertainment featuring more than 150 musical performances on fifteen stages throughout the French Quarter over a three-day weekend. Nearly 60 food and beverage booths located in Jackson Square and Woldenberg Riverfront Park will make up the "World's Largest Jazz Brunch," a signature event, featuring authentic local cuisine from renowned area restaurants. 42nd Anniversary New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival April 29, 2011 - May 8, 2011 http://www.nojazzfest.com Location:  New Orleans Fair Grounds, 1751 Gentilly Blvd. Phone:  (504) 522-4786 The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is one of the world's greatest celebrations. More than 4,000 talented musicians, cooks and crafts people assemble to share their unique cultures and heritage with locals and visitors alike over the 10-day festival, held at the Fair Grounds and throughout the city.