
Will Schwalbe

Will Schwalbe
Academy of the Sacred Heart will host more than 70 vendors and two book signings during its Avenue Marketplace all day Friday (Nov. 16). Continue reading »
A three-day run of the musical “Godspell” starting Thursday evening (Nov. 15) will open the Academy of the Sacred Heart’s 2012-13 theatre season this weekend. Continue reading »

Khandi Alexander (via imdb.com)
James Carville and Mary Matalin will co-host “Beyond the Ballot: A Government in Transition,” the Bipartisan Policy Center’s symposium of national political leaders, journalists and other experts Thursday (Nov. 15) at Tulane University. Continue reading »

Larry Jones sits in the VFW Post at Lyons and Annunciation. Retired from military service after 40 years, Jones says the younger generation is reinvigorating the VFW Post. (photos by Marta Jewson for UptownMessenger.com)

Post Commander Marshall Hevron
“The VFW and American Legion took off after World War II and built up a big infrastructure they just can’t maintain now,” said Hevron, noting the smaller size of their corner store post was a blessing in disguise. Continue reading »
The Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio will perform Monday (Nov. 12) at Tulane University as part of the New Orleans Friends of Music series. Continue reading »

TJ Quills has transformed into “Annex,” after a visit from a cable TV reality show. (photo by Marta Jewson for UptownMessenger.com)

from “Jackson Squared”

The Central City Renaissance Alliance will hold a patron party this evening (Friday, Nov. 9) for its home tour Saturday showcasing new homes and renovations in the neighborhood. Continue reading »

Justice Bernadette Johnson of the Louisiana Supreme Court.
The board of the developing South Broad Community Health clinic will partner with Green Coast Enterprises and Tulane University to host a health fair Saturday (Nov. 10) at Keller Library in Broadmoor. Continue reading »
The Gillespie Memorial Community Breakfast series will welcome Maureen Shea of Tulane University to moderate its “2012 Post Election Roundtable Forum” after a community breakfast Saturday (Nov. 10). Continue reading »
Beginning with a Friday-night orchestral performance of TV and film scores and classical works, Loyola University is hosting a series of major music ensembles open to the public throughout November. Continue reading »
McKeown’s Books hosts a reading from six New Orleans authors Friday (Nov. 9) and “He Can Jog” computer musician Sunday (Nov. 11). Continue reading »
The 29th Annual Holy Name of Jesus School Gator Fest features Vince Vance & the Valiants in the three-day community festival beginning Friday evening (Nov. 9). Continue reading »
The Isidore Newman School Theatre Department will run six nights of “The Fantasticks,” opening Thursday (Nov. 8) at the school. Continue reading »
ReNEW Schools’ “Future Takes Flight: Cocktails for a Cause Fundraiser” on Thursday (Nov. 8) will raise money to send about 500 ReNEW students on chaperoned, guided college trips. Continue reading »
The New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic and Assistance Foundation partners with Ashe Cultural Arts Center to host the Healty Supper Bowl Jam Thursday evening (Nov. 8). Continue reading »

Tony Melendez (image via Loyola University)