Archive | June, 2012

DRINK OF THE WEEK~CRIOLLO COCKTAIL

By on June 30, 2012 in Food

By Sheri M. Bleuler McKee~NOLA’s Party Girl One of the hottest buzz places right now is Criollo Restaurant in Hotel Monteleone where you can easily experience divine bites and cocktails.  As one of the most highly anticipated new restaurants of the year, Criollo is now open for both breakfast and lunch.  In addition to fine cuisine, [...]

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NCAA® UNVEILS 2013 WOMEN’S FINAL FOUR® LOGO IN NEW ORLEANS

By on June 30, 2012 in Sports & Recreation

 The 2013 NCAA Women’s Final Four logo was unveiled today by the NCAA and the New Orleans Local Organizing Committee at the Dryades YMCA. The unveiling was part of a celebration of women’s basketball being put on by the NCAA and the New Orleans Local Organizing Committee, comprised of Tulane University, the Greater New Orleans [...]

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Red, White & Butterflies

By on June 30, 2012 in Family

Saturday, July 7 – Sunday, July 8 In a most unusual salute to Independence Day, Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium created a patriotic display made out of red, white and blue butterflies and visitors are invited to celebrate the Fourth of July with two full days of Red, White & Butterfly themed activities! The fun [...]

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Chill Out This Summer At Irvin Mayfield Jazz Playhouse For ‘Beer & Blues’

By on June 30, 2012 in Music

As summer officially kicks off, why not keep cool at one of the ‘hottest’ jazz clubs in town, Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse. The Playhouse enhances your experience with the introduction of several carefully selected craft beers now offered on tap for your enjoyment. “The hallmark of a good craft beer is the brewers interpretation of [...]

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June Awesome Food Grant Awarded To Jack & Jake’s Local Market in New Orleans

By on June 27, 2012 in Food

Awesome Food is excited to announce that its ninth micro-grant of $1,000 has been awarded to John Burns, the CEO and Founder of Jack & Jake’s Local Market in New Orleans. This is the first Awesome Food grant awarded in Louisiana. Jack and Jake’s, voted one of the 25 best things happening in New Orleans [...]

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Jack White Joins Voodoo Music And Arts Experience

By on June 26, 2012 in Festivals & Fairs

JACK WHITE JOINS GREEN DAY, NEIL YOUNG & CRAZY HORSE AS HEADLINER FOR 2012 VOODOO MUSIC AND ARTS EXPERIENCE PRESENTED BY STEPHEN REHAGE EXPANDING LINE-UP INCLUDES THE AVETT BROTHERS, KASKADE, JUSTIC SILVERSUN PICKUPS, JFK OF MSTRKRFT, AWOLNATION, ÉTIENNE DE CRÉC AND MORE THAN 75 ACTS FOR HALLOWEEN WEEKEND MUSICAL CELEBRATION IN NEW ORLEANS Jack White–one [...]

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JUNE 28, 2012: Al Copeland Day

By on June 26, 2012 in Charity / Non Profit

The Al Copeland Foundation Partners with Local Businesses to  Raise Awareness and Funds for Local Cancer Research ACF uses social media tactics and local partnerships to raise funds.  On June 28, 2012 the Al Copeland Foundation (ACF) and other local businesses will turn to social media in hopes to raise funds and create awareness for [...]

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LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM On Tour and Coming to One Eyed Jacks August 18

By on June 26, 2012 in Music

 Due to overwhelming demand, LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM is extending his critically-acclaimed U.S. tour with additional dates on the East coast and Midwest. He’s also making a few stops in Canada. The new six-week trek begins July 26 in Birmingham, AL and lasts through September 8 in Rama, Ontario. As for the rest of the country, they [...]

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Fashion Week NOLA Hosts Poolside Fashion Shows at W New Orleans

By on June 26, 2012 in Business / Social

WHO: Fashion Week NOLA and W New Orleans This event is free and open to the public. WHAT: “Strut & Swim W Happenings” – a series of poolside fashion presentations featuring local fashion designers and boutiques, hair and make-up artists showing off their latest collections, trends, accessories and styles in summer fashions. The fashion series [...]

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DRINK OF THE WEEK~ The Juice Box

By on June 23, 2012 in Food

By Sheri M. Bleuler McKee~NOLA’s Party Girl As always with bathing suit season upon us, it’s great to find a delicious low-cal cocktail that tastes great.  Luckily I found the perfect one during the Tales of the Cocktail segment while I was doing the radio show on WIST with Eric Asher.  I discovered The Juice BOx and immediately fell [...]

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