A homegrown sound with an original twist: that’s the sound of Spy Boy Band. Fronted by guitarist Benny Dominach, backed by Doug Dietrich (bass), Dan Caro (drums), Rik Fletcher (keys), and Andrew McLean (guitar), Spy Boy is set to take New Orleans by storm.
A new French curriculum public charter school has come to Louisiana, and New Orleans is rolling out an unforgettable musical welcome. Fête de la Musique kicks off at Generations Hall on Sunday, March 27th beginning at 5.00 p.m., when jazz legends Dr. Michael White and Ellis Marsalis, along with a classic array of New Orleans entertainers, will serenade and swing Lycée Français de la Nouvelle Orléans (LFNO) onto the scene.
The Hollygrove Market and Farm is an urban farm, educational center, and a CSA-style (Community Supported Agriculture) market located in the heart of New Orleans. More than just a market, the Hollygrove Market and Farm is a comprehensive resource for the community.
Does your home feel a little drafty in the winter, and is it hard to cool in the summer? Are you spending too much on your energy bills? One simple solution can bring your bills down as much as 60%, and one local company can help you take that leap. GreenBean Insulation, an expert in home weatherization, invites you to bring your historic home into the 21st century. Says owner Kurt Buchert, “Everything we do to a home makes it greener and more efficient.”
Heather Elizabeth is a fifth-generation New Orleanian. Her experiences as a French Quarter walking-tour guide gave her a deep appreciation of New Orleans’ rich history and culture. Inspired by the city around her, she created Heather Elizabeth Designs in 2002. She handcrafts her New Orleans photographs into jewelry and accessories for the home. Since 2002, Heather Elizabeth has gained a loyal following of locals and non-locals alike who collect her work. For any occasion, her line of merchandise makes great a gift for the lover of all things New Orleans.
In honor of St Patrick’s Day, Bee Sweet Cupcakes announces its brand new cupcake flavor for March, the Drunken Leprechaun. Made of a chocolate cake base with NOLA Brewing Company Irish Channel Stout and Irish Creme Frosting, this cupcake is its own little pot of gold. Drunken Leprechaun cupcakes are $3 each (tax included) and available for a limited-time only. Bee Sweet Cupcakes is located at 5706 Magazine Street, and is open Monday-Saturday from 11-6. Or call ahead to reserve your cakes at 504.891.8333.
It’s a Mardi Gras tradition in New Orleans that spans more than a century and a half. Today, flambeau carriers still march and dance at the head of Mardi Gras parades to light the way for floats to roll down the streets of the city. NOLA Brewing Company is paying homage to the beacons of light with their latest brewery concoction Flambeau Red Ale.
Be there as Tracey’s Irish Channel Bar celebrates its annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration! At both the St Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 12, and the Tracey’s Annual Block Party on Thursday, March 17, Tracey’s will serve up its world famous roast beef poor boys along with cabbage and corned beef and plenty more goodies from the kitchen. See below for details of all the St Patrick’s Day events.
Redeemer Presbyterian Church of New Orleans announces two upcoming events featuring Reverend Giorgio Hiatt, Associate Pastor at Christ Central Church in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Rev. Hiatt will lead an upcoming workshop on justice and mercy, on Saturday, March 12, from 10.00-11.30am, at the Redeemer Presbyterian Church main office at 5937 Magazine Street. The following morning, Sunday, March 13, Rev. Hiatt will preach at the regular Sunday worship service at Redeemer, located at 6200 St Charles Avenue.
For more information about Redeemer Presbyterian Church of New Orleans, visit RedeemerNola.com. Redeemer Presbyterian Church of New Orleans: Celebrating Christ, Serving New Orleans.
Villere Realty announces three brand-new properties on the market. Located in Mid-City, Fontainbleau, and the Riverbend, these beautiful houses are perfect for families looking for a change for the spring. See below for details of each property.
Redeemer Presbyterian Church of New Orleans announces two upcoming events featuring Reverend Giorgio Hiatt, Associate Pastor at Christ Central Church in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Rev. Hiatt will lead an upcoming workshop on justice and mercy, on Saturday, March 12, from 10.00-11.30am, at the Redeemer Presbyterian Church main office at 5937 Magazine Street. The following morning, Sunday, March 13, Rev. Hiatt will preach at the regular Sunday worship service at Redeemer, located at 6200 St Charles Avenue.
For more information about Redeemer Presbyterian Church of New Orleans, visit RedeemerNola.com. Redeemer Presbyterian Church of New Orleans: Celebrating Christ, Serving New Orleans.
Tracey’s Original Irish Channel Bar invites you to come and celebrate Mardi Gras in style this year. A perfect Mardi Gras party stop, Tracey’s is only four blocks off the parade route on St Charles, and has a wide selection of cold beers, drinks, and po-boys available all day long, so owners Jeff and Jaimee Carreras invite you to come and celebrate with them before and after the parades. Home of the Best Roast Beef Po-Boy on Earth, Tracey’s has everything you need to make Mardi Gras memorable this year.
Tracey’s is located on Magazine and Third, in the heart of the Irish Channel, and opens at 11am daily. More information at traceysnola.com.
Tim LaCrosse is a local artist who has been hand carving jewelry for the last 10 years in the New Orleans area. LaCrosse’s designs vary from traditional fleur-de-lis jewelry, to more unique organic pieces that express the beauty of Louisiana.
LaCrosse will be featuring his latest line of jewelry, which is Louisiana sunken cypress hand inlaid in sterling silver at the Palmer Park Arts Market this Saturday, February 26. The cypress used in LaCrosse’s jewelry was sunken in the local bayou for over 100 years.
Common Ground Health Clinic announces new Youth-Initiated After-School Workshops. These workshops, conceived and developed by youth from the Algiers Riverview neighborhood, are an exciting addition to the lineup of events and services that CGHC hosts. See below for details of all the workshops and more.
If you haven’t made a reservation for Valentine’s Day yet, Nirvana Indian Cuisine is the ideal place for a wonderful experience with your date. Although Nirvana Indian Cuisine is usually closed on Mondays, the restaurant will be open from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. for lunch and 5:30 – 10:30 p.m. for dinner this Valentine’s Day. Continue reading »
Ready for Valentines Day? Essence Fashions announces its Grand Opening Day Party and Sale!
This Saturday, February 12, Essence Fashions, located at 5228 Magazine Street, will be open from 10am-6pm, serving food and drinks all day long, including chocolates provided by Lolli’s Chocolates (located at 4838 Magazine Street). Continue reading »
Round card girl Katie Budge holds up a card before walking on the ring at Freret Street Gym's Friday Night Fights. (Sabree Hill, UptownMessenger.com)
Freret Street Boxing Gym has rescheduled Friday Night Fights winter wonderland show, featuring Frosty the Snowman, from Feb. 11, 2011 until after Mardi Gras due to concerns about the cold weather. The outdoor fight, sanctioned by USA Amateur Boxing, includes boxing, live entertainment and ring girls.
Heather Elizabeth is a fifth-generation New Orleanian. Her experiences as a French Quarter walking-tour guide gave her a deep appreciation of New Orleans’ rich history and culture. Inspired by the city around her, she created Heather Elizabeth Designs in 2002. She handcrafts her New Orleans photographs into jewelry and accessories for the home. Since 2002, Heather Elizabeth has gained a loyal following of locals and non-locals alike that collect her work. For any occasion, her line of merchandise makes great a gift for the lover of all things New Orleans.
Looking for something different to delight your Valentine this year? NOLA Tropical Winery invites you to try a different kind of wine!
Thought you’d seen the last word on King Cake? Bored with blueberries and played out on pralines? Bee Sweet Cupcakes announces its new, Mardi Gras-themed cupcake just in time for the season: the Endymi-Yum. Says owner Steve Veech: “It’s a Carnival in your mouth!”