Category Archives: music

January 6, 2011

12th Night Champagne Social with King James & The Special Men

I, quite literally, just took down my Christmas tree (in order it take advantage of Christmas Tree recycling for the wetlands), and already it’s carnival time. Oh my. It really never stops. I think my preferred Twelfth Night celebration is … Continue reading →

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January 4, 2011

Euclid Trivia Night

Know way more about music than I do? The Euclid folks recently started up this weekly trivia night at the Hi-Ho. Check it out:

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January 2, 2011

Last Show at the Circle Bar…

…for a while. Ye old Circle Bar, one of my favorite bars in the city, is going to be closing for a while to undergo some renovations. They’re saying six weeks, but we know how that sort of thing goes. … Continue reading →

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December 30, 2010

Yale Whiffenpoofs

So, I have a confession. I am a secret fan of The Sing-Off–the a capella competition that recently aired on NBC. No doubt the show started as a reaction to the popularity of Glee–about which I have mixed feelings. Regardless, … Continue reading →

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December 29, 2010

Anxious Sound’s Holiday Ho-Down

Nothing says the holidays like experimental cajun music, right? The Hi Ho Lounge is hosting Anxious Sound’s annual Holiday Ho-Down tonight at 10pm. Here’s the deets: Anxious Sound’s annual tradition of closing out the year with a convergence of the region’s … Continue reading →

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December 24, 2010

Christmas Eve Drinking

Finally got that shopping done? Need a drink? Why not go have one at the Sazerac Bar in the Roosevelt Hotel? While you’re there you can experience the beautifully decorated lobby–a tradition the hotel resurrected last year. Wanna keep drinking?…Then … Continue reading →

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December 19, 2010

The Old New Orleans Lil Big Vaudeville Variety Show – Holiday Extravaganza!

One-Eyed Jacks has some old-timey, holiday fun lined up this evening. Check it out: The Frenchmen Street Flauntrepreneurs proudly present…The Old New Orleans Lil Big Vaudeville Variety Show – Holiday Extravaganza (It’s a Real Humdinger!) A night of floor shows, dancing, … Continue reading →

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December 16, 2010

Pastels: a Live Musical Painting

Now this sounds like something fun to do with the kids… PASTELS: A Live Musical Painting With music by The Cliff Hines Quintet Directed by Zac Manuel “Pastels” is an original song from local jazz/fusion/experimental band The Cliff Hines Quintet’s … Continue reading →

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December 15, 2010

Opera on Bourbon Street

In this season of hemorrhaging money, how about some free and festive entertainment? This evening vocalists from the New Orleans Opera perform  at  the Inn on Bourbon for free. 7pm.  

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December 11, 2010

HAMP Fest

That’s HAMP, which stands for “HIV Awareness Music Project”. The New Orleans Society for Infectious Disease Awareness has put together its second annual awareness event. Never has getting STD testing been so much fun. 9pm. $15. One-Eyed Jacks.

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