\n The market sells fresh\, local and affordable fruits\, ve ggies\, seafood and more every Tuesday.
\n\n\nPhone: 504-861-4488\n\n20 0 Broadway Street\nNew Orleans\, LA\n70118\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120529 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120529 LOCATION:Tulane Square PRIORITY: RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20130529;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=TU;WKST=SU SUMMARY:Crescent City Farmers Market Tuesday Market URL:http://www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8888_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:ENTERTAINMENT,SEMINAR DESCRIPTION:\n The New Orleans School of Cooking holds open cooking clas
ses every day taught by local chefs. Dishes include New Orleans classics s
uch as gumbo\, pralines\, and jambalaya.
\n Demonstration Classes:
\n 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.\, Daily
\n 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.\, Mond
ay - Saturday
\n Hands-On Classes:
\n 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m
.\, Sundays
\n
\n Local farmers\, fishermen and food artisans gather to sel l at the market every Thursday.
\n\n\nPhone: 504-861-4488\n\n3700 Orlea ns Avenue\nNew Orleans\, LA\n70119\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120531 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120531 LOCATION:American Can Co. Parking Lot PRIORITY: RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20130531;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=TH;WKST=SU SUMMARY:Crescent City Farmers Market Thursday Market URL:http://www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8884_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:ARTS,CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,MUSIC,PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION:\n Local legend Jeremy Davenport plays jazz every Thursday\, Friday\, and Saturday at the Ritz Carlton.
\n\n Thursdays: 5:30 p.m
. - 9:00 p.m.
\n Fridays: 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
\n Saturdays: 9:
00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
\n The Friends of New Orleans Public Library's continuing bo ok sale is held in the carriage house behind the Latter Branch.
\n\n\nP hone: 504-596-2587\n\n5120 St. Charles Avenue\nNew Orleans\, LA\n70115\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120602 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120602 LOCATION:Milton H. Latter Memorial Branch PRIORITY: RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20130601;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=SA;WKST=SU SUMMARY:Friends of NOPL Book Sale URL:http://www.fnopl.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8871_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:HOME EVENT DESCRIPTION:\n The market sells fresh\, locally grown produce\, seafood\ , baked goods and much more every Saturday.
\n\n\nPhone: 504-861-4488\n 700 Magazine Street\nNew Orleans\, LA\n70130\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120602 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120602 LOCATION:Corner of Girod Street and Magazine Street PRIORITY: RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20130602;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=SA;WKST=SU SUMMARY:Crescent City Farmers Market Saturday Market URL:http://www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8905_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:ARTS,CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,MUSIC,PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION:\n The House of Blues hosts the Gospel Brunch every Sunday w
ith inspiring gospel performances and an amazing buffet.
\n Sea
ting time: 10:00 a.m.
\n Carrollton Station hosts their Acoustic Open Mic Night ev ery Tuesday. The shows start at 9:00 p.m.
\n\n\nPhone: 504-865-9190\n\n 8140 Willow Street\nNew Orleans\, LA\n70118\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120605 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120605 LOCATION:Carrollton Station PRIORITY: RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20130604;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=TU;WKST=SU SUMMARY:Carrollton Station's Acoustic Open Mic Night URL:http://carrolltonstation.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8906_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:ARTS,ENTERTAINMENT,PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION:\n Cassidy Henehan hosts Comedy Catastrophe every Tuesday Ni
ght at Lost Love Lounge. The show features New Orleans' finest up-and-comi
ng comic talent.
\n Shows begin at 10:00 p.m. 21 and over only.
\n Carrollton Stations hosts their very own Stand Up Comedy Open Mic Night every Wednesday night starting at 9:00 p.m. If you want to sign up to go on stage\, get there at 8:00 p.m.!
\n\n\nPhone: 504-865-9 190\n\n8140 Willow Street\nNew Orleans\, LA\n70118\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120606 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120606 LOCATION:Carrollton Station PRIORITY: RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20130605;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=WE;WKST=SU SUMMARY:Carrollton Station's Stand Up Comedy Open Mic Night URL:http://carrolltonstation.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8909_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:ENTERTAINMENT,GAME DESCRIPTION:\n Carrollton Station hosts their Live Pub Trivia every Thur sday night. They have free entry\, drink specials\, and prizes! Starts at 7:00 p.m.
\n\n\nPhone: 504-865-9190\n\n8140 Willow Street\nNew Orleans\ , LA\n70118\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120607 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120607 LOCATION:Carrollton Station PRIORITY: RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20130606;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=TH;WKST=SU SUMMARY: Carrollton Station's Live Pub Trivia URL:http://carrolltonstation.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8927_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,MUSIC,PARTY DESCRIPTION:\n One Eyed Jacks hosts 80s Night every Thursday night\, 10 p.m. - til. Only $5 to enjoy the longest-running dance night in New Orlean s
\n\n\nPhone: 504-569-8361\n\n615 Toulouse St.\nNew Orleans\, LA\n7013 0\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120607 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120607 LOCATION:One Eyed Jacks PRIORITY: RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20130606;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=TH;WKST=SU SUMMARY:Fast Times 80s Night URL:http://www.oneeyedjacks.net/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9173_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:ENTERTAINMENT,MUSIC,PARTY CONTACT:office DESCRIPTION:\n Saturday Night Standard
\n Metropolitan Nightclub
\n Doors: 10pm
\n
\n Saturday Night Standard at Metropoli
tan Nightclub
\n
\n Every Saturday Night the two story warehous
e turns into Metropolitan nightclub and opens its doors as the premier vid
eo nightclub of New Orleans.
\n
\n Two rooms filled with smoke
machines\, intelligent lighting\, and strobes set the party atmosphere. Th
e dance music is provided by resident video DJs Ronnie Roux\, Wixx\, TAF\,
&\; Chris Jones. Watch the video show on one of our 7 flat screen TVs
and 5 projectors.
\n
\n Special guest DJs come through every fe
w weeks. DJs such as Will Smith'\;s Jazzy Jeff\, DJ Scene and Lady Gaga
'\;s DJ\, Space Cowboy.
\n
\n A wide range of music is playe
d in both rooms. These musical genres include Top 40\, Hip Hop\, Mash Ups\
, Rock\, Pop\, and EDM.
\n
\n Some amenities offered are valet
parking\, covered walk ways\, 11 bartender stations\, coat check on select
nights\, and VIP table service.
\n
\n VIP Reservations:
The Metropolitan has 14 beautiful VIP sections capable of accommodating p
arties of all sizes. Reservations are easy to make\, just check out our re
servation request form on the website or call our VIP host Jonathan Warren
directly at 504-810-8471.
\n
\n Tickets:
\n Tickets for t
his event are available online at: www.themetropolitannightclub.com
\n Hotel Rooms:
\n Special hotel room rates available at our b
outique hotel next door JellyRoll Suites.
\n For reservations call 50
4.681.0049
\n
\n Here'\;s the discount link for the hotel ne
xt door:
\n
\n https://secure3.hilton.com/en_US/gi/reservation/
book.htm?ctyhocn=MSYGIGI&\;corporateCode=N2704705
\n
\n
\n Location:
\n The Metropolitan
\n 310 Andrew Higgins
\n
New Orleans\, LA. 70130
\n 504.568.1702
\n
\n http://www.
facebook.com/TheMetropolitanNightclub
\n
\n http://www.themetro
politannightclub.com/
\n
\n http://twitter.com/metro_nola
\n
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\n Admission to the New Orleans Mus eum of Art is always free on Wednesdays\, thanks to the Helis Foundation. The museum is open from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Wednesdays.
\n\n\nPhone : (504) 658-4100\n\n1 Collins Diboll Circle\, City Park \nNew Orleans\, LA 70124\n\n DTSTART:20130220T110000 DTEND:20130220T180000 LOCATION:New Orleans Museum of Art PRIORITY: RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20131127;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=WE;WKST=SU SUMMARY:Free Admission Day at NOMA URL:http://noma.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9318_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:ENTERTAINMENT,GAME,KIDS CONTACT:Tami Walker DESCRIPTION:\n Turn New Orleans into a giant game board with this fun sc avenger hunt adventure. Combine the excitement of the Amazing Race with a three-hour city tour. Guided from any smart phone\, teams make their way among well known and overlooked gems of the city\, solving clues and completing challenges while learning Boston history. Start when you want and play at your pace. One low price for your entire team. Sign up online at www.UrbanAdventureQuest.com.
\n\n\nPhone: 805-603-5620\n\n228 Poydras St \nNew Orleans\, LA\n70130\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130302 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130302 LOCATION:Start Location Harrahs PRIORITY: RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20130930;INTERVAL=1 SUMMARY:Amazing Urban Scavenger Hunt URL:http://www.UrbanAdventureQuest.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9326_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:CONCERT DESCRIPTION:\n Wednesday at the Square kicks off at 5 p.m. Wednesday\, M arch 6\, in Lafayette Square. The free concert series will happen every We dnesday evening through May 22. Food and drink sales benefit the Young Lea dership Council.
\n\n \;
\n\n Lafayette Square is located in the Central Business District on the corner of St. Charles Avenue and N. Maestri Street.
\n\n\nPhone: (504) 585-1500\n\nNew Orleans\, LA\n DTSTART:20130306T170000 DTEND:20130306T200000 LOCATION:Lafayette Square PRIORITY: RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20130522;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=WE;WKST=SU SUMMARY:Wednesday at the Square URL:http://wednesdayatthesquare.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9380_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:ARTS DESCRIPTION:\n "\;Seeking the Unknown: Natural History Observations in Louisiana\, 1698&ndash\;1840"\; will be on view through Sunday\, Ju ne 2\, 2013\, at the Historic New Orleans Collection. Click here to read more about the exhibition .
\n\n The HNOC is open from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Satur day\, and from 10:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. It is closed on Monda y.
\n\n\nPhone: (504) 523-4662\n\n533 Royal St.\nNew Orleans\, LA\n7013 0\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130403 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130602 LOCATION:The Historic New Orleans Collection PRIORITY: SUMMARY:Seeking the Unknown: Natural History Observations in Louisiana\, 16 98–1840 URL:http://www.hnoc.org/naturalhistory/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9343_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:SEMINAR DESCRIPTION:\n Session includes 11-week comprehensive French classes as
well as 5-week specialized classes such as conversation\, literature\, pho
netics\, news & discussion\, and more. This session we are introducing
\n Full Schedule of Classes and Registration a vailable at www.af-neworleans.org
\n\n\nPhone: 504-568-0770\n\n1519 Jac kson Ave.\nNew Orleans\, LA\n70130\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130408 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130629 LOCATION:Alliance Française PRIORITY: SUMMARY:Spring Session of French Classes URL:http://www.af-neworleans.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9396_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:MUSIC CONTACT:Karen Lozinski DESCRIPTION:\n Come to Armstrong Park every Thursday for free\, family-f riendly fun\, culture\, music\, and entertainment. Shows by James Andrews \, Kermit Ruffins\, Glen David Andrews\, Donald Harrison\, To Be Continued Brass Band\, George Porter\, Jr. and Bill Summers\, Flow Tribe\, Hot 8 Br ass Band\, The Joe Krown Trio\, Big Chief Bo Dollis and The Wild Magnolias \, Meschiya Lake\, Mike Baptiste\, and many more make up this third instal lment of the concert series. Second lines\, an afterparty at the Candleli ght Lounge\, and a fresh food and crafts market round out the offerings. A kids' area with enrichment activities\, a spacewalk\, and face painting is available too.
\n\n\nPhone: 504.233.4ARM\n\n901 N. Rampart Street\nN ew Orleans\, LA\n70116\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130418 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130418 LOCATION:Armstrong Park PRIORITY: RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20130606;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=TH;WKST=SU SUMMARY:Jazz in the Park URL:http://armstrongpark.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9452_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:ARTS DESCRIPTION:\n The exhibition "\;What Becomes a Legend Most?: The Bl ackglama Photographs from the Collection of Peter Rogers"\; is on view through Sunday\, June 30\, at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art. Click here to learn more about the exhibition.
\n\n \;
\n\n The Ogden is open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily\, except on Tuesdays wh en it is closed. The museum is also open from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday s.
\n\n\n925 Camp St.\nNew Orleans\, LA\n70130\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130429 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130630 LOCATION:Ogden Museum of Southern Art PRIORITY:5 SUMMARY:'What Becomes a Legend Most?: The Blackglama Photographs from the C ollection of Peter Rogers' URL:http://ogdenmuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9471_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:ARTS DESCRIPTION:\n Earth\, Sea & Sky\, Paintings of the Gulf Coast by Christ opher Inglis Stebly\, Melissa Smith and Susie Ranager.
\n\n Show ope ns May 4 with a reception from 6-9:00 pm and lasts through the month.
\n\n Jean Bragg Gallery\, 600 Julia Street
\n\n New Orleans 7013 0
\n\n 504 866 5444
\n\n www.jeanbragg.com
\n\n\nLA\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130504 PRIORITY: RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20130531;INTERVAL=1 SUMMARY:May Art Walk Jean Bragg Gallery URL:http://neworleansmagazine.com/My-New-Orleans/Calendar/?view=view_event& itm=9471 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9472_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:ARTS DESCRIPTION:\n Spend some time at the Jean Bragg Gallery to see the latest exhibition "\;Earth\, Sea &\; Sky: Paintings of the Gulf Coast by Christopher Inglis Stebly\, Me lissa Smith and Susie Ranager."\;
\n\n \;
\n\n The gallery is open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
\n\n\nPhone: (504) 895-7375\n\n600 Julia St.\nNew Orleans\, LA\n70130 \n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130504 LOCATION:Jean Bragg Gallery PRIORITY: RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20130531;INTERVAL=1 SUMMARY:May Art Walk Jean Bragg Gallery URL:http://www.jeanbragg.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9480_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:MUSIC DESCRIPTION:\n Thursday evenings just got hotter with DJ Jive at W New Orleans-French Quarter!
\n\n Every T hursday\, New Orleans native DJ Jive will be spinning in the courtyard at W New Orleans-French Quarter for Living Room Remix. Stop by for a signatur e cocktail from SoBou\, lounge in the comfort of a cabana\, and listen to DJ Jive spin the latest hits.
\n\n\nPhone: 504.581.1200\n\n316 Rue Char tres\nNew Orleans\, LA\n70130\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130509 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130509 LOCATION:W New Orleans-French Quarter PRIORITY: RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20130606;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=TH;WKST=SU SUMMARY:Living Room Remix at W New Orleans-French Quarter with DJ Jive URL:http://www.wfrenchquarter.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9445_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:ARTS CONTACT:Claire Rau DESCRIPTION:\n Vox Populi\, the Philadelphia based artist collective\, t hrow down with the work of Gabriel Boyce\, Piper Brett\, Maria Dumlao\, Ju lianna Foster\, Bobby Gonzales\, Will Haughery\, Beth Heinly\, Becky Hunte r\, Christopher P. McManus\, Jay Muhlin\, Roxana Pérez-Méndez\, Tim Portlu ck\, Erica Prince\, Chloe Isadora Reison\, Alexander Rosenberg\, Mark Stoc kton\, Becky Suss\, Leigh Van Duzer\, and Linda Yun. Opening reception Sa turday May 11th\, 6-10 pm. Through May 26th.
\n\n\nPhone: 8433845055\n 4100 St. Claude Avenue\nNew Orleans\, LA\n70117\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130511 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130526 LOCATION:Bywater PRIORITY: SUMMARY:Vox @ The Front URL:http://www.nolafront.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9509_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:PARTY DESCRIPTION:\n Support the Hollygrove Market &\; Farm at its annual f undraiser Party in the Garden at 6 p.m.\, Monday\, May 20\, at the market. There will be dishes and cocktails made of local foods from 20 New Orlean s eateries. \;
\n\n\n8301 Olive St.\nNew Orleans\, LA\n70118\n\n DTSTART:20130520T180000 DTEND:20130520T210000 LOCATION:Hollygrove Market & Farm PRIORITY:1 SUMMARY:Party in the Garden URL:http://www.hollygrovemarket.com/fourth-annual-party-in-the-garden END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9511_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:ARTS DESCRIPTION:\n Local author Bill Loehfelm is sharing his new book\, The Devil in Her Way\, with a reading and signing at 6 p.m. Tuesday\, May 21\, at Octavia Books. The book is set in New Orleans.
\n\n\n513 O ctavia St.\nNew Orleans\, LA\n70115\n\n DTSTART:20130521T180000 DTEND:20130521T000000 LOCATION:Octavia Books PRIORITY:1 SUMMARY:Book Reading and Signing at Octavia Books URL:http://www.octaviabooks.com/event/bill-loehfelm-devil-her-way END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9498_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:ENTERTAINMENT DESCRIPTION:\n RioMar will be transforming its bar into a Prohibition Pa rlor during happy hour on Thursday\, May 23rd and Friday\, May 24th from 5 -7 pm.
\n\n Channel your inner Jay Gatsby or Daisy Buchanan and time
travel back to the 1920s.
\n
\n Guests are encouraged to d ress up and enjoy a 20s inspired cocktail menu:
\n\n
\n\n Christian Youth Theatre (CYT) presents “The Little Mermaid Jr.\,” a production for the entire family! The play\, open ing at Angelle Auditorium on the campus of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette\, will run from Thursday\, May 23rd through Sunday\, May 26th. Tickets are on sale at www.cytlafayette.org.
\n\n
\n\n This May\, dive into your seat to witness a talented cast of elementary through high school aged aspiring thespians from the Acadiana area\, convey Ariel ’s enchanting quest to the world above her magical kingdom. In order to su cceed\, she must defy her father King Triton\, make a deal with the evil s ea witch Ursula\, and convince Prince Eric that she has an enchanting voic e.
\n\n Thurs. May 23rd: 9 a.m.\, 11 a.m. Schooldays\, 7 p.m.
\n\n Fri. May 24th: 7 p.m.
\n\n Sat. May 25th: 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
\n\n Sun. May 26th: 3 p.m.
\n\n
\n\n\n601 East St. Mary Blv d. \nLafayette\, LA\n70503\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130523 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130523 LOCATION:Angelle Auditorium PRIORITY: RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20130526;INTERVAL=1 SUMMARY:CYT Lafayette Presents 'The Little Mermaid Jr.' URL:http://www.cytlafayette.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9449_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:MUSIC CONTACT:Katherine LeBlanc DESCRIPTION:\n Alex McMurray is among the best songwriters in New Orlean s\, a man who over the past two decades has written songs that mark our li ves\, deaths\, loves\, hates\, hangovers\, and what comes before and after those excesses. This will be Alex’s first solo appearance at our Twilight Series\, one you should not miss. www.alexmcmurry.com
\n\n\nPhone: 504.210.1324\n\nNew Orleans\, LA\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130523 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130523 LOCATION:New Orleans Botanical Garden PRIORITY: SUMMARY:Alex McMurry URL:http://www.neworleanscitypark/garden END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9461_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:HOME EVENT CONTACT:Suzanne Blaum DESCRIPTION:\n Join the Preservation Resource Center for Renovators' Hap py Hour. Visit this grand 1890s Garden District home that is currently bei ng renovated by self-taught renovator Harvey Wier. The home was divided in to six apartments during the Great Depression. Wier's renovation will main tain the six apartments as well as the vintage wallpaper and historic deta ils throughout.
\n\n
\n\n Refreshments will be available in exchange for a suggested donation.
\n\n\nPhone: 504.636.3399\n\n1140 Ja ckson Avenue\nCorner of Camp\nNew Orleans\, LA\n70130\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130523 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130523 PRIORITY: SUMMARY:Renovators' Happy Hour URL:http://prcno.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9483_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:CHARITY BENEFIT CONTACT:Andrea Chen DESCRIPTION:\n Support social innovation in New Orleans at th e 2013 Propeller Gala!
\n\n The Gala celebrates the gr aduation of the 2012-2013 class of Social Venture Accelerator Fellows and the Grand Opening of the Propeller Incubator. The event will include highl ights from the Propeller Accelerator Fellows\, small plates from a variety of New Olreans’ “secret chefs\,” Jewel Catering\, beer & wine\, live ente rtainment\, and silent auction.
\n\n Propeller: A Force for Social I nnovation is a New Orleans-based non-profit whose mission is to tackle the city’s toughest challenges by launching community-driven solutions.
\n \nPhone: 504-345-9836 \n\n4035 Washington Avenue (near the intersection of Washington and S. Broad)\nNew Orleans\, LA\n70125\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130523 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130523 LOCATION:Propeller Incubator PRIORITY: SUMMARY:Propeller Gala URL:http://gopropeller.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9492_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:ARTS,ENTERTAINMENT,SEMINAR DESCRIPTION:\n From May 24-26\, The New Orleans Home+Design Show at the Morial Convention Center will feature hundreds of booths brimming with the latest ideas\, products and services for both design industry professiona ls and homeowners. Vendors and craftsmen will come from across the country as well as the Gulf Coast area. Seminars for both professionals and homeo wners will revolve around restoration\, renovation\, entertaining and desi gn trends for both indoor and outdoor living spaces. More information: www .neworleanshomeshows.com/homeanddesignshow/.
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\n\n\nL A\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130524 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130526 LOCATION:Morial Convention Center - Hall I-1 PRIORITY: SUMMARY:New Orleans Home + Design Show URL:http://neworleansmagazine.com/My-New-Orleans/Calendar/?view=view_event& itm=9492 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9438_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:KIDS DESCRIPTION:\n Celebrate all forms of storytelling. At 2:00 p.m.\, join in an interactive storytelling with puppets with Olayeela 'Mama O' Daste a nd Briceshanay Gresham of the New Orleans Story Keepers through performanc es and hands-on activities. Make a pupet using household objects and perfo rm a puppet show of your own. In our Art Trek studio\, illustrate your own storybook. Join in a special Story Time where visitors help to tell the s tory of The Lion and the Mouse by Jerry Pinkey.
\n\n\n420 Jul ia Street\nNew Orleans\, LA\n70130\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130525 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130525 LOCATION:Louisiana Children's Museum PRIORITY: SUMMARY:Tell Me A Story URL:http://www.lcm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9489_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:ENTERTAINMENT CONTACT:Emily Reimsnyder DESCRIPTION:\n Join us on Saturday\, May 25...With our newly purchased C ajun Microwave ready to go\, we're going Italian-style!
\n\n We're s etting up on the Salú patio and serving $5 plates of our delicious Italian -style hog. Come get it while it's hot!
\n\n\nPhone: 504.371.5809\n\n32 26 Magazine Street\nNew Orleans\, LA\n70115\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130525 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130525 LOCATION:Salú Southern European Bistro PRIORITY: RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20130525;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=-1SA;BYMONTH=5,6,7,8,9,1 0,11,12 SUMMARY:Salú Monthly Pig Roast URL:http://www.salurestaurant.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9499_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:PARTY CONTACT:Viola T. Johnson DESCRIPTION:\n It’s tea time\, and have we got something brewing for you ! This extraordinarily festive event features teas\, sweets and tasty tre ats from throughout the African Diaspora. Treat your taste buds to the sm ooth flavor of mint tea from Morocco\, or sip savory teas from Trinidad. From traditional to exotic\, we're sure to tantalize your palate. Enjoy a uthentic Moroccan pastries baked especially for this occasion. Live enter tainment by poets Asali DeVan Ecclesiastes\, Frederick 'Hollywood' Delahou ssaye\, Asia Rainey and Sunni Patterson (via video)\; and musician/compose r Lloyd Daly. Bring your friends and family. Tables are available for gr oups of 4 to 10. Please call (504) 569-9070 to reserve your table. Ticke ts are only $25\, and are available at Ashé Cultural Arts Center or online at http://bit.ly/TEA-rifficParty.
\n\n\nPhone: (504) 813-9008\n\n1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.\nNew Orleans\, LA\n70113\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130526 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130526 LOCATION:Ashé Cultural Arts Center PRIORITY: SUMMARY:Carol's Tea-riffic Party on the Blvd. URL:http://www.ashecac.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9450_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:MUSIC CONTACT:Katherine LeBlanc DESCRIPTION:\n To some performers\, having a legendary father might be d aunting. Not for Lena Prima. Born in show business and raised on the road with her famous dad\, the singer/songwriter/artist has earned her own repu tation around the country for her energetic charismatic performances. She will perform songs of her father as well as some of her original tunes. ww w.lenaprimamusic.com
\n\n\nPhone: 504.210.1324\n\nNew Orleans\, LA\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130530 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130530 LOCATION:New Orleans Botanical Garden PRIORITY: SUMMARY:Lena Prima URL:http://www.neworleanscitypark/garden END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9510_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:ENTERTAINMENT,MUSIC,PARTY CONTACT:Danielle 'Bunni' Stanton DESCRIPTION:\n We are pleased to present to America the Cast of “Mommies
of the Big Easy” Reality Show. The Mommies will be hosting the Official “
Mommies of the Big Easy” Meet the Cast! Red Carpet Event. Bring out your b
est attire and bring your personality because this event will be filmed an
d featured on the first pilot episode of the show! Guests will also be abl
e to take photos with the cast and be featured on the website and Facebook
page. Come out and be a part of this exclusive event!
\n Attire: Cocktail
\n http://MommiesOfTheBigEasy
.com/
\n SUMMER READING FICTION BOOK SALE. Hours are Saturday\, Ju ne 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday June 2 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Best s ellers\, romance\, mysteries\, children’s books and VCR tapes will be offe red for sale at very reasonable prices. Cash\, checks\, and Visa\, Masterc ard\, and Discover cards will be accepted. There is free admission and ple nty of free parking. All proceeds from the sale benefit the Jefferson Pari sh Libraries.
\n\n\nPhone: 504 455-2665\n\n4747 W. Napoleon Avenue\nMet airie\, LA\n70001\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130602 LOCATION:East Bank Regional Library PRIORITY: SUMMARY:Summer Fiction Book Sale URL:http://friendsofjeffersonlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9495_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:CHARITY BENEFIT,ENTERTAINMENT,MUSIC DESCRIPTION:\n Please\, chase some tail but we're more than just a piece
of meat. Come hungry for trash talk\, summer sweat and large servings of
strength. Schmooze early with some fabulous organizations for a happy hour
mingling info session in the front of OEJ. End the night with our dance p
arty!
Proceeds
will benefit Nola to Angola\, a bicycle fundraiser that benefits the Corne
r Stone Builders Bus Project. Corner Stone provides free bus trips for fam
ilies in New Orleans to visit their incarcerated loved ones. Over 90% ofth
e people who ride the buses are women and children. Learn more atwww.nolat
oangola.org
\n As per usual\, ruthless wrestlers are lined up t
o fight for power\, glory and affection. Your bets and $5 cover support lo
cal women's organizations and could win you bar tabs\, gift certificates o
r sweet NO LAW swag. Bring small bills for betting and bribing. Come for t
he drinks and ladies\, stay for the smackdown.
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\n\n Don't forget to RSVP at www.dishcrawl.com /momsnight
\n\n It’s no doubt the role mothers play in society. D espite their other priorities\, they are always first\, moms. And with tha t comes the title of chef\, nurse\, counselor\, event planner\, personal a ssistant\, driver\, etc.
\n\n Dishcrawl New Orleans invites the m oms of the city to kick back and be the center of attention. Leave the kid s and husbands at home\, gather up your girlfriends and relax as we pull o ut all the stops for an enjoyable evening planned just with mothers in min d!
\n\n In conjunction with the ladies of the New Orleans Moms Bl og\, attendees will visit four restaurants in one night and have the oppor tunity to interact with these mommy bloggers and discuss many topics rangi ng from best babysitters\, to best restaurants for a date night…or perhaps nothing family related at all. This is the perfect opportunity for just s ome good ole fashion girl talk! Plus\, there are many surprises planned in between! In fact\, we kick off the night at Feet First\, voted best shoe store in New Orleans by the Gambit Weekly’s readers. Great food\, cocktail s and shoes...what else could you ask for?
\n\n It's a guessing g ame! We’re keeping the names of the restaurants we will be visiting a secr et for now\, but here and there we’ll give you some hints. Follow us on Tw itter @dishcrawlnola and be the first to know!
\n\n Where to Meet Us: All ticket holders will be notified of meeting location via email\, 4 8 hours prior to the event.
\n\n I’m a Vegetarian: Vegetarian opt ions are available\, however we may not be able to accommodate other dieta ry restrictions. If you have any particular requests or have questions\, p lease don’t hesitate to contact us.
\n\n Cancellation Policy: Can cellations are taken only if given 48 hours advance notice. All Dishcrawl events are held rain or shine.
\n\n Questions?: Contact me! I'm K enniece\, your New Orleans Dishcrawl Ambassador! My email is kenniecej@dis hcrawl.com.
\n\n About Dishcrawl: Food\, Fun\, and Exploration! W e here at Dishcrawl aim to provide you with a premier culinary social expe rience by bringing together neighborhood restaurants\, local chefs\, regio nal food producers and fellow food enthusiasts. Join us if you'd like to e mbark on a one-of-a-kind gastronomic adventure!
\n\n\nLA\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130604 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130604 PRIORITY: SUMMARY:Moms Night Out Dishcrawl URL:http://neworleansmagazine.com/My-New-Orleans/Calendar/?view=view_event& itm=9487 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9491_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:MUSIC DESCRIPTION:\n The Brand New Life is an Afrobeat/Fusion Septet that play s explosive dance music. Come to dance to horns\, percussion\, guitar\, ba ss and drums and hear sounds from the jazz\, funk\, afrobeat and rock idio ms!
\n\n\n907 South Peters\nNew Orleans\, LA\n70130\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130605 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130606 LOCATION:Howlin' Wolf Den PRIORITY: SUMMARY:The Brand New Life Afrobeat/Fusion Septet URL:http://neworleansmagazine.com/My-New-Orleans/Calendar/?view=view_event& itm=9491 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9496_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:CHARITY BENEFIT DESCRIPTION:\n Our annual fundraiser at Cafe Adelaide and the Sw izzle Stick bar! Cocktails\, bites and Celebrity Bartender Wanda Sykes on hand to serve you! June 6\, 5-7 p.m. at the Swizzle Stick Bar in Cafe Adel aide\, 300 Poydras Street.
\n\n\nLA\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130606 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130606 PRIORITY: SUMMARY:Girls Night Out for Girls First URL:http://neworleansmagazine.com/My-New-Orleans/Calendar/?view=view_event& itm=9496 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9493_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:ARTS CONTACT:Geriod Baronne DESCRIPTION:\n Ever wondered just how glass artists get those intricate designs into their paperweights? New Orleans GlassWorks is honored to host LIVE demonstrations\, on Thursday\, June 6th from 12pm to 4pm\, from arti st-members of the International Paperweight Collectors Association. PCA wi ll hold their annual meeting here in New Orleans from June 5th – June 8th.
\n\n In conjunction with PCA’s meeting\, GlassWorks will hold an ex hibition of beautiful\, intricately designed glass paperweights. National master glass artists!
\n\n All ages welcome!
\n\n\nPhone: 504.529 .7279\n\n727 Magazine Street\nNew Orleans \, LA\n70130\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130606 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130630 LOCATION:New Orleans GlassWorks & Printmaking Studio PRIORITY: SUMMARY:Paperweight Collectors Exhibit & Demonstration URL:http://www.neworleansglassworks.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9360_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:ENTERTAINMENT CONTACT:Gale Hill DESCRIPTION:\n Take a short drive North to Amite\, LA and find out what everybody has been talking about for the past 9 years!! The Southern Mons ter Truck Showdown is an 'up close and personal' party with the Big Boys o f Racing!! Three big days with action-packed\, family-affordable entertai nment like no other! Wheelie contests\, side by side racing and freestyle plus lots of other great competition! Come early\, as ALL ticket-holders are admitted free into the Fan Appreciation Party prior to every show of the weekend\, your chance to visit with the stars of the show and check ou t the machines. Shows are at 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday nights and at 2 pm on Sunday. This covered\, but open air arena allows fumes to escape but keeps you dry in case of rain. Tickets include all fees and parking is free\, so with no ticket over 15 bucks\, you can't go wrong!! Have a l arge family? Come Sunday\, kids tickets are BUY ONE\, GET ONE FREE!! For more information\, call (985) 748-5914.
\n\n\nPhone: 985-748-5914\n\n1 301 NW Central Avenue\nAmite\, LA\n70422\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130607 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130609 LOCATION:Florida Parishes Arena PRIORITY: SUMMARY:Southern Monster Truck Showdown URL:http://www.fparena.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9397_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:CHARITY BENEFIT,ENTERTAINMENT CONTACT:Guy Valvis DESCRIPTION:\n ASA Fishing Rodeo - 19th Annual
\n\n\nPhone: 504-455-3 062\n\n7600 Hopedale Hwy.\nHopedale\, LA\n70085\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130609 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130609 LOCATION:Brenton Sound Marina PRIORITY: SUMMARY:ASA Fishing Rodeo URL:http://www.asafishingrodeo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9462_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:ARTS,KIDS DESCRIPTION:\n All French levels welcome!
\n Give your kids the opportunity to experience a French immersion curr iculum integrated with fun activities like visual arts\, music\, theater\, sports\, dance\, and much more! Campers enrolled in the full 3 weeks will have the chance to display their newfound skills with an exhibition and p erformance!
\n\n Camp takes place Monday - Friday\, 9:00 am-4:00 pm\
, or 8:00 am
\n -5:30 pm with before & aftercare. Choose one week\, t
wo weeks\, or all three weeks.
\n Bring along your dads\, uncles\, grandfathers and other s pecial men in your lives to celebrate how wonderful they are! All week we will be paying tribute to these amazing men through Story Times\, Toddler Times and FETCH! science experiments. Make a cool Father’s Day card for so meone special. At 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. daily\, join us for Story Time readings of Daddy Did I Ever Say? I Love You\, Love You\, Every Day by Daryl K. Cobb. In our Art Trek studio\, make a clay hand or foot print inspired by the book Just Me and My Dad by Mercer May er. On Tuesday and Thursday\, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.\, join in a Fet ch! science experiment by building race car tracks and testing how track i ncline and surface texture affect car speed.
\n\n\n420 Julia Street\nNe w Orleans\, LA\n70123\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130611 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130615 LOCATION:Louisiana Children's Museum PRIORITY: SUMMARY:Celebrate Father's Week URL:http://www.lcm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9423_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:CHARITY BENEFIT,CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,MUSIC,PARTY,PERFORMANCE CONTACT:office DESCRIPTION:\n Event: Party For the Coast
\n Location: Generations
Hall
\n Entertainment: Honey Island Swamp Band
\n Date: 6.13.13<
br />\n Time: 6:00pm-10:30pm
Price: $25
\n Benefiting the
Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana
\n Come celebrate all th
at we love about the coast while supporting the Coalition to Restore Coast
al Louisiana. All proceeds from the event benefit our mission of restoring
and protecting the coast!
\n A $25 ticket gets you complimenta
ry Abita Beer\, free food\, and live music provided by the Honey Island Sw
amp Band.
\n Live and silent auctions give you an opportunity t
o win incredible\, uniquely Louisiana prizes including:
\n Tony
Chachere’s/Abita Beer/K2 Coolers party package – delivers all the prepare
d food and beer (rootbeer provided too) your group can handle. Keep that A
bita and left over food cold for days in Lafayette’s own K2 Coolers!
\n Take an aerial guided tour for 2 of an area of Louisiana’s coast.
You and 2 buddies take a Seaplane Day Adventure to Chandelier or Gossier
for specs and reds.
\n Kajun Custom Kayak
\n And man
y\, many more items!
\n It will be a great night to have fun wh
ile supporting the coast!
\n Sponsored by Deanie's Seafoo
d - Abita Beer - Tony Chachere's - Milton J. Womack Construction - Generat
ions Hall - Valero
\n Visit www.CRCL.org for more informa
tion
\n Get tickets: http://ticketf.ly/12qlRSB
\n Details: Party For The Coast (6.13.13) at The Metropolitan Nightclub\n\n\nPhone: 504-568-1702\n\n310 Andrew Higgins Dr\nNew Orleans\, LA\n70
130\n\n
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130613
LOCATION:Generations Hall
PRIORITY:
SUMMARY:Party For the Coast feat Honey Island Swamp Band
URL:http://www.generationshall.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:9443_18@neworleansmagazine.com
DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z
CATEGORIES:AUCTION,CHARITY BENEFIT,CONCERT,ENTERTAINMENT,MUSIC,PARTY
CONTACT:Scott Madere
DESCRIPTION:
\n CRCL invites you and all your friends to join us on June 13\, 2013 for “Party for the Coast” at Generations Hall in New Orleans!
\n\n Come celebrate all that we love about the coast while supporting the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana. All proceeds from the event be nefit our mission of restoring and protecting the coast!
\n\n A $25 ticket gets you complimentary Abita Beer\, free food and live music provid ed by the Honey Island Swamp Band!
\n\n\nPhone: 225-767-4181\n\n310 And rew Higgins Dr.\nNew Orleans\, LA\n70130\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130613 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130613 LOCATION:Generations Hall PRIORITY: SUMMARY:Party for the Coast URL:http://www.crcl.org/events/generations-hall.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9439_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:ARTS DESCRIPTION:\n
\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n Step into the “Spotlight” as the March of Dimes honors 29 Outstanding Young Professi onals in the community at the Summer’s biggest party for a cause! Guests w ill enjoy cuisine from some of New Orleans’ most beloved restaurants\, and OPEN BAR for the entire evening\, music by Bucktown All-Stars\, and a sil ent auction featuring fabulous items and packages created by the honorees. Emcee for the evening will be Camille Whitworth of WDSU-TV.
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\n GALA TICKETS: $75 in advance\, $85 at the door
\n\n PURCH ASE TICKETS: call 504-264-9288
\n\n PATRON LEVEL TICKETS: Patron lev el tickets will also be available for $150\, and include a Gala ticket plu s an exclusive Patron’s Only party at Eiffel Society\, Saturday June 8h\, 7:30-10:30pm. Enjoy open bar all evening\, delicious food\, and a special live auction.
\n\n
\n\n All proceeds from the Spotlight on S uccess Gala will benefit March of Dimes campaign to reduce the rate of pre mature births\, birth defects\, and other serious threats to babies health .
\n\n
\n\n More than half a million babes are born too soon each year.
\n\n Louisiana ranks 47th in infant mortality.
\n1 in 7 babies in New Orleans are born premature.
\n\n
\n\n Your support helps give babies a fighting chance.
\n\n\n310 Andrew Higg ins Dr\nNew Orleans\, LA\n70130\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130614 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130614 LOCATION:Generations Hall PRIORITY: SUMMARY:March of Dimes URL:http://neworleansmagazine.com/My-New-Orleans/Calendar/?view=view_event& itm=9439 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9403_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:PARTY DESCRIPTION:\n The 13th annual Ladies in Red Gala will honor New Orleans
jazz greats and heritage supporters while raising funds for programming o
f the African American Heritage Preservation (AAHP) program at the Preserv
ation Resource Center of New Orleans.
\n Honorees are:
\n
•Leah Chase\, vocalist
\n •Lucien Barbarin\, trombonist
\n •Fre
ddie Lonzo\, trombonist
\n •Benny Jones\, drummer and leader of Tremé
Brass Band
\n •Herlin Riley\, drummer
\n •New Orleans Center fo
r the Creative Arts\, educational institution
\n The gala will
feature music by Shamarr Allen and the Underdawgs. Guests will enjoy the b
est of New Orleans cuisine and an open bar.
\n The African America n Heritage Preservation Program (AAHP) at the PRCidentifies and places pla ques on former homes of jazz musicians\, generating awareness of the cultu ral significance of the city’s older neighborhoods. The AAHP’s My City\, M y Home program teaches schoolchildren the importance of our architecture\, culture and cityscape while they learn valuable life skills. Ladies in Re d is not only a great party and honors our jazz musicians\, but it makes t hese programs possible.
\n\n\nPhone: 504.581.7032\n\n3803 Toulouse Stre et\nNew Orleans\, LA\n70119\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130614 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130614 LOCATION:The Cannery PRIORITY: SUMMARY:Ladies in Red Gala URL:http://prcno.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9414_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:CONCERT DESCRIPTION:\n International award winning\, Grammy nominated singer and songwriter Gino Vannelli will perform live at The Joy Theater on Friday\, June 14 and Saturday\, June 15 at 8:00 pm for his birthday celebration. < /p>\n
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\n\n Ranging from soul to rock\, Gino earned several hi ts in the 1970s\, including “People Gotta Move\,” “Living Inside Myself ” and “I Just Wanna Stop.” Gino has sold more than 10 million albums worldwi de as he continues to write and perform music across the world.
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\n Tickets for Gino Vannelli’s Birthday Celebration go onsale o n Thursday\, April 18 at
\n\n 10:00 am. Tickets can be purchased on line at ticketmaster.com or thejoytheater.com and by calling 800-745-3000.
\n\n
\n\n Gino Vannelli’s Birthday Celebration Concert is presented by Joy Productions LLC.
\n\n\n1200 Canal Street\nNew Orleans\ , LA\n70112\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130614 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130615 LOCATION:The Joy Theater PRIORITY: SUMMARY:Gino Vannelli URL:http://www.thejoytheater.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9457_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:KIDS DESCRIPTION:\n Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemorat ion of the ending of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth is meant to commemorate African American freedom and emphasizes education and achievem ent today. Like the Juneteenth holiday\, the Museum’s Juneteenth program is meant to commemorate African American freedom and empha sizes education and achievement today. Our goal is to partner with local African American community members and organizations to teach children tha t freedom brings opportunity\, which can lead to success. We want kids to recognize that opportunity comes in many forms\, including formal educatio n\, mentoring and hands-on experience. Our focus will be to tie the connec tion between freedom\, opportunity and success to New Orleans culture. We will focus on the journeys and accomplishments of local musicians\, Mardi Gras Indians\, chefs\, and other successful community members. We want to feature how each person became successful through different opportunities and how many are providing opportunities for local youth through mentoring programs. We want to encourage kids to be self-confident\, set personal g oals\, recognize opportunities and work hard to achieve their goals. We al so want children to recognize their strengths and to be proud of who they are.
\n\n\n420 Julia Street\nNew Orleans\, LA\n70123\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130619 LOCATION:Louisiana Children's Museum PRIORITY: SUMMARY:Juneteenth Celebration URL:http://www.lcm.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9504_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:CONCERT,MUSIC CONTACT:Laura VanDruff DESCRIPTION:\n World-renowned violinist Matteo Fedeli\, known as 'L'uomo degli Stradivari' or 'Man of the Stradivarius' in his native Italy\, will perform a one-night only classical concert on a priceless 'Grand Stradiva rius' violin - one of only five or six known to exist today. The concert w ill feature a diverse\, captivating musical program chosen to showcase the instrument's unique timbre and acoustical versatility. All proceeds bene fit the American Italian Cultural Center of New Orleans\, and a reception held in the musician's honor will follow at the AICC\, 537 South Peters St reet\, New Orleans. Tickets for the concert range from $25-$125 (VIP ticke ts include entry to the post-concert reception with the artist) and may be purchased via the AICC website (www.americanitalianculturalcenter.com< /b>)\; or by calling (504) 522-7294. Student rush tickets for $10 will be available 10 minutes prior to the performance.
\n\n \n\n\nPho ne: 5047227294\n\n510 O'Keefe Street\nNew Orleans\, LA\n70113\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130621 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130621 LOCATION:The Civic Theatre PRIORITY: SUMMARY:A Stradivarius for the People URL:http://www.americanitalianculturalcenter.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9342_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:SEMINAR DESCRIPTION:\n WHO: IMA\, the association of accountant s and financial professionals in business\, is one of the largest and most respected associations focused exclusively on advancing the management ac counting profession.
\n\n
\n\n WHEN: June 2 2-26\, 2013
\n\n
\n\n WHERE: Hilton New Orl eans Riverside – 2 Poydras Street\, New Orleans\, LA 70140
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\n\n WHY: This annual event provides the opportunity for attendees to network with other business colleagues to acquire industr y knowledge and remain current with the latest professional standards and trends. Participants will hear from a variety of dynamic guest speakers\, while earning valuable continuing education credits.
\n\n
\nHOW: To learn more or to register to attend\, please vis it: http://www.imaconference.org/registration_02.cfm.
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\n\n MORE: IMA®\, the association of accountants and fin ancial professionals in business\, is one of the largest and most respecte d associations focused exclusively on advancing the management accounting profession. Globally\, IMA supports the profession through research\, the CMA® (Certified Management Accountant) program\, continuing education\, ne tworking\, and advocacy of the highest ethical business practices. IMA has a global network of more than 65\,000 members in 120 countries and 200 lo cal chapter communities. IMA provides localized services through its offic es in Montvale\, N.J.\, USA\; Zurich\, Switzerland\; Dubai\, UAE\; and Bei jing\, China. For more information about IMA\, please visit www.imanet.org .
\n\n\n2 Poydras Street\nNew Orleans\, LA\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130622 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130622 LOCATION:Hilton New Orleans Riverside PRIORITY: RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20130626;INTERVAL=1 SUMMARY:IMA’s 94 Annual Conference & Exposition URL:http://www.imanet.org/ima_home.aspx END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9325_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:SEMINAR CONTACT:Client Services DESCRIPTION:\n Little Rock\, AR (PRW EB) January 30\, 2013
\n\n The Case Management Society of America (http://www.cmsa.org) today launches registration for its 23rd Annual Conf erence & Expo\, the sole health care event designed to deliver clinical\, professional\, regulatory and personal growth for care management professi onals. This year’s event\, themed Lighting the Path…Leading the Way\, is s et to be held in New Orleans\, LA from June 25 – 28\, 2013\, at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
\n\n The conference & expo\, in its 23rd running\, promises a fresh experience for attendees\, structured to meet the needs of the modern case management professional while maintaining its clinical education value. Concurrent sessions are presented in four main categories− Trends\, Best Practices\, Insights & Ideas and Master Series− allowing attendees to better prioritize and join sessions based on their c areer stage and continuing education (CE) needs. The new Ignite program fo cuses on relevant topics not covered in traditional clinical and regulator y sessions\, including social media\, mobile applications\, first time att endees and a peer to peer networking session.
\n\n In addition to the event’s new program organization\, CMSA plans to provide participants a more interactive\, wired experience. The conference’s first mobile appli cation launches in early spring\; among many attributes\, this technology enables attendees to plan in advance their Expo Hall experience\, where ov er 250 exhibiting companies will showcase their forward-looking health car e products and services. Attendees can also communicate and post social ne twork updates through the application\, facilitating both business and per sonal connections.
\n\n CMSA’s 2013 Conference also provides oppor tunities to explore new ideas and become immersed in the vibrant culture o f New Orleans. Keynote presentations will offer unique perspectives on sci ence\, spirit and culture\, featuring neuroanatomist and TED Talk presente r\, Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor\; physician\, author and Psychoneuroimmunology p ioneer\, Dr. Carl Hammerschlag\; and world class musician\, comedian and m otivational speaker\, Mike Rayburn. The event’s social gatherings are desi gned to expose attendees to the gastronomy and other exceptional viewpoint s of the Crescent City.
\n\n “Case managers will light the path to health care that is safer\, more effective and patient-centered\, and our annual conference provides all of the elements necessary for case manager s to continue to lead the way\,” said Nancy Skinner\, RN-BC\, CCM\, Presid ent of CMSA. “In addition to the educational and professional value that C MSA’s conference always delivers\, this year’s event will emphasize the im portance of expanding one’s potential and perspective\, leading us to do o ur jobs better while also remembering to take care of ourselves in the pro cess.”
\n\n Learn more and register for CMSA’s 23rd Annual Confere nce & Expo at http://www.cmsa.org/conference.
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\n\n\nPhone: (501) 225-2229 \n\n 900 Convention Center Blvd. \nNew Orleans\, LA\n70130\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130625 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130628 LOCATION:Ernest N. Morial Convention Center PRIORITY: SUMMARY:CMSA's 23rd Annual Conference & Expo URL:http://cmsa.org/conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9505_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:HOME EVENT CONTACT:Suzanne Blaum DESCRIPTION:\n
\n\n Visit this former storefront lovingly conver ted to a single family residence by the Preservation Resource Center’s Ope ration Comeback. The home utilizes reclaimed materials including a wall a nd ceiling covered fully in floorboards salvaged from the house during con struction. Light refreshments provided. Cash bar.
\n\n For more inf ormation: sblaum@prcno\, 504.636.3399
\n\n\nPhone: 504.636.3399\n\nLA\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130627 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130627 LOCATION:405 St. Maurice Street PRIORITY: SUMMARY:Renovators' Happy Hour Goes to Holy Cross URL:http://prcno.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9506_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:HOME EVENT CONTACT:Suzanne Blaum DESCRIPTION:\n
\n\n This Victorian Gothic centerhall home is in the process of being renovated by Big Dogue Housing\, LLC owned by longtim e residents\, Mary and David Rosinia. Extensive repairs include replacing floor joists. The house will be fully updated for modern living. Light re freshments provided. Cash bar.
\n\n\nPhone: 504-636-3399\n\nLA\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130725 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130725 LOCATION:822 N. Alexander Street PRIORITY: SUMMARY:Renovators' Happy Hour Goes to Parkview URL:http://prcno.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9507_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:HOME EVENT CONTACT:Suzanne Blaum DESCRIPTION:\n
\n\n Visit this grand home under renovation locat ed just off of St. Charles Avenue. The home had previously contained thre e units but will be converted to a single family home. Foundation repair and façade alterations are part of the extensive repairs. Light refreshmen ts provided. Cash bar.
\n\n\nPhone: 504-636-3399\n\nLA\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130822 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130822 LOCATION:1718 Valence Street PRIORITY: SUMMARY:Renovators' Happy Hour Goes Uptown URL:http://prcno.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9508_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:HOME EVENT,SEMINAR DESCRIPTION:\n
\n\n Attend this annual homebuyer fair to learn a bout New Orleans varied historic neighborhoods\, and gather all of the too ls a prospective homebuyer or renovator needs to find\, purchase\, and ren ovate a historic home.
\n\n\nPhone: 504.581.7032\n\n923 Tchoupitoulas St.\nNew Orleans\, LA\n70130\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130914 LOCATION:Preservation Resource Center PRIORITY: SUMMARY:Great Neighborhood Sellabration URL:http://prcno.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9328_18@neworleansmagazine.com DTSTAMP:20130521T000533Z CATEGORIES:FESTIVAL CONTACT:Robert Wilson DESCRIPTION:\n The Louisiana Book Festival is back for its tenth install ment! Louisiana’s world-class celebration of readers\, writers and their b ooks will return to Baton Rouge from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday\, Nov. 2\, 2013\, in downtown Baton Rouge. This FREE celebration all takes place at the State Library of Louisiana\, the Louisiana State Capitol\, the Capi tol Park Museum\, and in tents on neighboring streets. Visit www.Louisiana BookFestival.org for more information.
\n\n\nPhone: 225.219.9503\n\n701 N. Fourth St.\nBaton Rouge\, LA\n70802\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131102 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131102 LOCATION:Capitol Park\, downtown Baton Rouge PRIORITY: SUMMARY:2013 Louisiana Book Festival URL:http://www.louisianabookfestival.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR