Monthly Archives: April 2010
Birthday Date Night
Alright, people. I know you’re supposed to go to Jazz Fest today, and then after go see, like, more music at one of the many clubs around town, but…it’s my birthday. And, I am a firm believer that you should … Continue reading
David Sedaris
Tonight at 8, America’s preeminent humorist, David Sedaris will be at the Mahalia Jackson Theater for an evening of “engaging recollections and readings followed by a book signing.” He doesn’t smoke anymore, but I love this picture. Seriously, I could … Continue reading
Filed under comedy, literary events
Chaz Fest!
Today is one of my favorite days of the year in New Orleans. Chaz Fest! Five years ago local musician Alex McMurray and his wife, artist Kourtney Keller, decided to start a festival for local acts who were not playing … Continue reading
Filed under bywater, festivals, food, kid-friendly, music
Louisiana Music Factory In-Stores
Every year, in the middle of and around the Jazz Fest weekends, the Louisiana Music Factory brings in an amazing array of local musical acts for free, in-store shows. For instance, here is today’s line-up: 12: Lindsay Mendez 1: Washboard … Continue reading
Morgan Spurlock at Tulane
This evening at 7, Morgan Spurlock is giving a lecture–which is what he is good at–at Tulane University. Spurlock is best known for his documentary Super Size Me, in which he ate nothing but McDonalds for 30 days, in an … Continue reading
Comic-Con
Jazz Fest Schmazz Fest. That entails way too much sunlight and human interaction for the truly nerdy among us. Luckily for us them the NOLA Comic-Con is in full swing out at the Pontchatrain Center. They’ve got comics, toys, art. … Continue reading
Filed under festivals
Film-O-Rama (and Patti Smith)
As I have said for the past couple of days: Jazz Fest is nearly upon us, and you don’t need me telling you what’s going on at the fairgrounds, or about the countless musical offerings around the city in conjunction with … Continue reading
Mamet’s November, in April and May
As I said yesterday: Jazz Fest is nearly upon us, and you don’t need me telling you what’s going on at the fairgrounds, or about the countless musical offerings around the city in conjunction with the festival. Instead, for the next … Continue reading
Filed under theater
Chicken Thighs and Capitalism
What with all the festivals and events going on, it is easy to blow through some serious cash this time of year. So, on this Wednesday before Jazz Fest, why don’t we make a delicious and inexpensive meal at home? The … Continue reading
