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Hornets Day – Sunday, May 20, 2012

sheri — Thu, 17 May 2012 21:13:16 +0000

It’s time to swarm Audubon Aquarium! Hornets Day happens Sunday, May 20, 2012 from 10am to noon. Get ready to buzz! Here’s what’s on the schedule:

Meet Coach Monty Williams and other coaches–10:30 am to 11:30 am
NBA 2K12 video game
Inflatable pop-a-shot
Tattoo station
Hairspray station
Prize Wheel
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas

Tickets to Audubon Aquarium of the Americas during regular hours are $21.00 for adults, $14.00 for children and $17.00 for seniors. Admission is always free for Audubon Nature Institute members. Audubon Aquarium of the Americas is located at 1 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130.

Algiers Economic Development Foundation Announces Headliners for its 5th Annual “Wednesday’s on the Point” Summer Concert Series

sheri — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:05:33 +0000

Weekly series adds a Kid’s Zone in addition to its diverse musical schedule

The Algiers Economic Development Foundation (AEDF) announced today the musical line up for its 5th annual Wednesdays on the Point riverfront festival series. The free concert series, which offers live music, local cuisine and activities for the entire family is held every Wednesday, beginning June 6 – July 25, from 6 to 9 p.m. A special 4^th of July concert will return for its second year entertaining guests from 5 to 9 p.m. prior to the riverboat fireworks extravaganza on the Mississippi River. “Wednesday’s on the Point is an important catalyst for local small business, which has yielded over $500,000 in economic impact in the Algiers community, states AEDF President Chris Kane. Adding, “We encourage everyone to come experience this new “New Orleans” tradition on the River.” All concerts take place at 200 Morgan Street where the Algiers Ferry Terminal meets the levee.

Wednesdays on the Point began four years ago in an effort to draw visitors toAlgiers Point during the slow summer months. Since its inception, the series has grown exponentially and is expected to draw more than one thousand guests to the banks of the Mississippi River each week. Each Wednesday on the Point concert is free to attend, offering live music,local cuisine and activities for the entire family.

This year AEDF announces the addition of a Kid’s Zone that features an inflatable basketball shooting area, a face painter and kids cuisine. The Kid’s Zone is sponsored in part by the recently opened Bounce-D-Lis inflatable kids playground located in Algiers, New Orleans.

Each year AEDF strives to highlight the cultural diversity of New Orleans through the musical curating of the band line up. This year is no different as the schedule features music from Cajun & Zydeco artists to Funk, Blues and Mardi Gras Indians. One thing remains the same and that is that Cajun Rocker Amanda Shaw will againheadline the finale show of the summer series. Says Shaw. “I am so excited to be back at The Point this year! I love playing the series because families can come out and enjoy great food and dance to great music. And its free… it doesn’t get better than that!”

“Guests to New Orleans have come as far as Europe to enjoy our summer series. It’s the only weekly cultural music series of its kind in New Orleans.” Says AEDF Executive Director Barbara Waiters. “Both Algiers businesses and guests benefit from having a weekly concert especially during the slower summer months.”

This year’s line up includes the following artists:

Wednesday, June 6, 2012 Wild Magnolias Mardi Gras Indians (Funk) Lagniappe Brass Band (Brass)

Wednesday, June 13, 2012 Latin Night with Son Como Son (Latin) Ritmo Calypso (Caribbean)

Wednesday, June 20, 2012 Big Daddy ‘O’ Revue (Blues/Rock) Ed Willis & BLUES4SALE (Blues)

Wednesday, June 27, 2012 Sun Pie Barnes & the Louisiana Sunspots (Zydeco) August Rush (Rock)

Wednesday, July 4, 2012 (5-9PM) Johnny Sketch & The Dirty Notes (New Orleans Party Band) Zena Moses & Rue Fiya All-Stars (R&B & Funk) Romy Kaye & The Brent Walsh Jazz Trio (Jazz)

Wednesday, July 11, 2012 George Porter Jr. & The Runnin’ Pardners (Funk) Sound Man Presents (Jazz)

Wednesday, July 18, 2012 Brass-A-Holics “Go Go Brass Funk” Band (Brass/Covers) MELOMANIA (Indie Rock)

Wednesday, July 25, 2012 Amanda Shaw & The Cute Guys (Cajun Rock) St. Cecilia’s Asylum Chorus (Traditional Southern Spirituals)

For more event information about AEDF’s Wednesdays on the Point please contact Bethany Lemanski at (504) 339-2899 or for AEDF information please contact Barbara Waiters at (504)) 362-6436 or visit www.WednesdaysOnThePoint.com

Founded in 1719, Algiers Point is one of the oldest neighborhoods in New Orleans. “The Point” as locals call it, is located directly across the Mississippi River from the French Quarter. Ferry’s run every fifteen minutes between Algiers Point and Downtown New Orleans. Algiers Economic Development Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing economic development to Algiers.The mission of AEDF is to help the Algiers community grow and prosper by being a catalyst for economic development that provides for a vibrant business environment.

Fashion Week NOLA Hosts Poolside Fashion Shows at W New Orleans

sheri — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:41:57 +0000

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 will include live music, drink specials, pop up boutiques, giveaways and more. Sponsored by Ciroc Vodka, Planet Beach, Niki Walker Salon, Glenn Michael Salon, and Keith Noonan Salon.

WHEN: 6 – 8pm Sunday, June 3 – featuring Designer Jolie & Elizabeth, Hemline Boutique & Swim n Sport Glam Squad – Niki Walker Salon Sunday, July 1 – featuring Designer Leah Bauer, Designer Michele Marcombe (Swimwear) & Vernon Clothier Glam Squad – Glenn Michael Salon Sunday, August 5 – featuring Designer Kano Branon, Designer Alicia Zenobia (Some Swimwear) & Designer Elise Doran (Swimwear) Glam Squad – Keith Noonan Salon

WHERE: 333 Poydras Street Rooftop pool on the 4th floor

WHY: Fashion Week NOLA and W New Orleans are redefining the traditional runway show and bringing the latest fashions poolside in a new summer series featuring the hottest up-and-coming local designers. Take a dip in WET, sip on new cocktail creations and indulge in the newest trends.

HOW: There is no entry fee, but space is limited and will be granted on a first come, first served basis.

For more information about W New Orleans, please visit http://www.wneworleans.com/whappenings. Follow W New Orleans on Twitter @whotelsnola and become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/wneworleans and Pinterest at http://pinterest.com/whotelsnola. About W New Orleans Located just steps from the French Quarter in the heart of downtown New Orleans, W New Orleans is close to shopping, Harrah’s Casino and the Warehouse District. The property boasts 410 guest rooms including 22 suites and over 13,000 square feet of meeting space. Delight in Zoë, featuring innovative New Orleans cuisine; workout in SWEAT, the fully equipped fitness center; lounge in a cabana at WET, the rooftop pool overlooking downtown New Orleans; or sip a cocktail at Rande Gerber’s Whiskey Blue, one of the hippest bars in the city. For more information, visit www.wneworleans.com. About Fashion Week New Orleans Inspired by Fashion Week NYC, and Louisiana’s rich diverse culture, Fashion Week New Orleans’ goal is to showcase the talents and collection of the Gulf Coast region’s emerging fashion designers and boutiques. Fashion Week New Orleans produces an annual event which celebrates all things fashionable in a weeklong event, giving designers, retailers, hair and makeup artist a platform to display their talent in a series of runway shows, fashion events and exhibitions. The organization’s goal is build awareness, broaden and cultivate relationships between designers, boutiques and consumers. For more information, visit www.fashionweeknola.com

Ralston Crawford and Jazz Exhibition Explores the Influence of New Orleans on the Artist’s Post-World War II Photographs, Prints, Paintings, Drawings, and Films

sheri — Wed, 16 May 2012 01:29:46 +0000

On View June 22-October 14, 2012 at the New Orleans Museum of Art

Ralston Crawford and Jazz explores the profound impact of New Orleans’ culture, and in particular the city’s jazz scene, on artist Ralston Crawford’s artistic output in the years after World War II-a significant but lesser known body of work. On view at the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) from June 22-October 14, 2012, Ralston Crawford and Jazz explores the range of Crawford’s work with a special focus on his photography.
Featuring over 150 works, including photographs, prints, paintings, drawings, and films-many of which had never been exhibited-the exhibition illuminates Crawford’s strong personal connection to the city of New Orleans and the way musical and visual aesthetics intersect in the artist’s work.

“So much of what New Orleans is about-music, visual arts, architecture, performance-come together in the work that Ralston Crawford created here,” said Susan Taylor, NOMA Director. “We are honored to present Crawford’s personal interpretation of our city through his vibrant, visual art.”

Ralston Crawford and Jazz examines how the artist translated elements from jazz-such as syncopation, polyphony, and improvisation -into his visual work. As syncopation breaks up the rhythmic progression of a song, Crawford introduced “syncopated” forms to disrupt the overall compositions of his paintings. His photographs, lithographs, paintings, and films of the city’s musicians, cemeteries, weathered buildings, signage, street scenes, and boats at dock capture the essence of the New Orleans atmosphere.

“New Orleans jazz music profoundly altered Ralston Crawford’s creative process and output. His photographs and paintings took on the punchy and rhythmic quality of the music his subjects played,” said Russell Lord, Freeman Family Curator of Photographs at NOMA. “While his early paintings relied heavily on a one-point perspective, the works he created in New Orleans seemingly exploded off the canvas, as though the inherent freedom of jazz inspired him to abandon the earlier rules and create increasingly abstract works.”

Crawford considered his photographs both discrete works of art and launching points for other works. Throughout the exhibition, where a photograph is related to works across other media, the associated works are often displayed together-juxtapositions that highlight Crawford’s ability to exploit the unique properties of each medium and create a call and response structure frequently used in jazz performances.

Highlights from the exhibition, include:

Vintage photographs of iconic New Orleans establishments from the ’50s and ’60s, including Chris Owen’s Bourbon Street Club, Dew Drop Inn, Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club and Eureka Brass Band, that exemplify Crawford’s ability to capture the spirit and energy of a place through graphic, dynamic images made with the camera.

A set of original proof prints for the New Orleans: The Living Legends record series, which featured Crawford’s images on the covers. Photographs that have become synonymous with New Orleans and jazz culture.

Five short silent films that feature evocative shots of torn signs, neon advertisements, and Mississippi River scenes that demonstrate how Crawford’s unique eye gravitated to variations in form, texture and tone and found abstraction in the real world.

Candid portraits of beloved jazz musicians from the ’50s and ’60s, including Billie and Dede Pierce, “Wooden” Joe Nicholas, Bill Matthews, Oscar “Papa” Celestin, Paul Barbarin, John Casimir, and George Vital “Papa Jack” Lane, that emphasize the personal relationships Crawford developed with people of New Orleans and his desire to document what he felt was a particular monumental moment in jazz culture.

A selection of Crawford’s photographs from the Hogan Jazz Archive at Tulane University that expands upon the main exhibition, illustrating Crawford’s engagement with all facets of the city of New Orleans.

The exhibition was organized and exhibited by the Sheldon Art Galleries, in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Opening Events

Friday, June 22

7pm: Panel discussion “Ralston Crawford in New Orleans”with Sheldon Art Galleries curator Olivia Lahs-Gonzales, Director of Museum Programs at the Historic New Orleans Collection John Lawrence and NOMA curator Russell Lord

8pm: Jazz Informance with Dr. Michael White

About Ralston Crawford

Ralston Crawford (1906-1978) is predominantly known for his abstract representations of urban life and industry, and his early work is frequently associated with Precisionist artists such as Charles Sheeler and Stuart Davis. Lesser known is the significant body of work he produced after 1949, which was inspired by his frequent visits to and time teaching in New Orleans. In 1985, the Whitney Museum of American Art presented a major retrospective on Crawford’s work, and his pieces are currently housed in the permanent collections of the J. Paul Getty Museum, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and National Gallery of American Art, among numerous others. Crawford is buried in New Orleans St. Louis Cemetery No. 3.

NOMA Admission

Wednesdays are FREE for all museum visitors. Adults, $10; Seniors (65 and up) and Students, $8; Children 7-17, $6; Children 6 and under, free. Free Wednesdays are made possible through the generosity of The Helis Foundation.

About NOMA and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden

The New Orleans Museum of Art, founded in 1910 by Isaac Delgado, houses over 35,000 art objects encompassing 4,000 years of world art. Works from the permanent collection, along with continuously changing temporary exhibitions, are on view in the Museum’s 46 galleries Fridaysfrom 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Tuesdays to Sundaysfrom 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The adjacent Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden features work by 62 artists, including several of the 20th century’s master sculptors. The Sculpture Garden is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. except for Fridays when it’s open until 8:45 p.m. The New Orleans Museum of Art and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden are fully accessible to handicapped visitors and wheelchairs are available from the front desk. For more information about NOMA, call (504) 658-4100 or visit www.noma.org.

GREEN DAY,NEIL YOUNG & CRAZY HORSE CONFIRMED AS FIRST HEADLINERS FOR VOODOO MUSIC AND ARTS EXPERIENCE PRESENTED BY STEPHEN REHAGE

sheri — Wed, 16 May 2012 01:19:18 +0000

VOODOO CONTINUES ITS EVOLUTION AS A MUSICAL, CULTURAL AND IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE WITH ADDITION OF FIRST-EVER ON SITE CAMPING

Green Day will once again headline THE VOODOO MUSIC AND ARTS EXPERIENCE PRESENTED BY STEPHEN REHAGE. The Grammy Award-winning trio last performed at VOODOO in 2004; their most recent appearance in New Orleans was at the historic re-opening of the Louisiana Superdome in September 2006. Green Day will be releasing three albums, a trilogy entitled ¡Uno! ¡Dos! ¡Tré! on Reprise Records. ¡Uno! will be released on September 25, ¡Dos! on November 13, and ¡Tré! on January 15, 2013.

Fellow headliners Neil Young & Crazy Horse also lead the 2012 VOODOO line-up which once again features artists from a variety of musical genres, while also reflecting the cultural gumbo that defines this historic and beloved American city. The preliminary line-up also includes: Skrillex; Justice; Tomahawk; Say Anything; Bootsy Collins; Gary Clark Jr.; and Preservation Hall Jazz Band. VOODOO’s full line-up of 150 acts will be unveiled in the coming months.

“I believe this year’s line-up is developing into something really special,” says Stephen Rehage, the founder/producer of VOODOO. “Green Day’s set in 2004 is one of the greatest performances in the festival’s 13-year history. Having them choose to do their only U.S. show of 2012 at Voodoo is pretty extraordinary. And the confirmation of Neil Young & Crazy Horse is epic. They are one of a handful of artists that you hope to have the privilege to work with at some point in your career. It’s what you dream of when you create something like Voodoo.”

Celebrated as one of America’s most eclectic festivals and the final musical event of the annual U.S. music festival season, this year’s VOODOO–Friday, October 26, Saturday, October 27 and Sunday, October 28–will mark its 14^th consecutive year.

Excitingly, new to this year’s annual musical celebration is on-site camping. A longtime tradition at the most renowned music festivals around the world, this is the first time it will be offered to VOODOO attendees. The inaugural camping experience will offer festival goers the chance to sleep under the stars amidst two hundred year old oak trees, picturesque lagoons and waterways of New Orleans’ historic City Park and located just steps away from the entrance to the annual Halloween weekend music celebration. Camping options range from general tent camping with basic amenities to a luxurious all-encompassing camping experience, where concertgoers can arrive to move-in-ready 10×13 safari style tents complete with cots, bedding and pillows along with exclusive VIP access throughout the VOODOO weekend. All details on the various VOODOO camping options, rules, regulations and FAQs can be found at the website (www.thevoodooexperience.com).

Tickets for the 2012 VOODOO are available now via www.thevoodooexperience.com utilizing Elevate’s easy online shopping experience–with helpful customer service–that allows buyers to print their own tickets. Ticket prices (as of May 15) are as follows: three-day weekend GA tickets are $175; LOA Lounge VIP three-day pass are $500 and LOA Lounge VIP three-day pass with parking are $550. More information about the 2012 VOODOO can also be found at www.thevoodooexperience.com. 2012 VOODOO partners include Bud Light, Toyota, Garnier Fructis, Red Bull and Fuse TV.

Be a 610 Stomper for a Day at the 3rd Annual Ball Crawl “Uptown Throwdown” Saturday, June 9

sheri — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:54:04 +0000

Proceeds from the 610 Stompers Ball Crawl will benefit The Roots of Music

Mardi Gras is over, but that doesn’t mean that the 610 Stompers have hung up their red satin jackets for the year. Saturday, June 9, don your favorite 80’s work out attire and join the Stompers and Splits for their 3^rd Annual Ball Crawl through Uptown New Orleans. The all-male dance group will teach their signature dance routines at Grits Bar starting at 1pm before leading the crowd at 3pm to several neighboring watering holes for drinks, dancing, contests and fun. F&M Patio Bar will welcome the Ball Crawlers at 7pm for an after party complete with local food trucks and more dancing.

Registration is $30 in advance and $35 the day-of. It includes one free beer at each location; event T-shirt and registration gifts, including sweat bands and mustaches; entrance into fun contests and the after-party; as well as bragging rights to say you danced with the 610 Stompers! Register online: http://610ballcrawl.eventbrite.com/

Proceeds from the event will benefit The Roots of Music, a not-for-profit organization providing year round free music education, academic tutoring, and mentorship for youths in the Greater New Orleans area. Their marching band, The Marching Crusaders, have been selected to perform in the 124th Tournament of the Roses Parade in Pasadena, CA on January 1st, 2013. Funds raised at this year’s Ball Crawl will help deflect trip costs. “The 610 Stompers had a great experience in New York performing in the 2011 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. So when we heard that The Roots of Music were invited to California to perform in the Rose Bowl Parade, we decided to help them fundraise for the trip. New Orleans has so much musical and overall creative talent – it is great to be able to showcase it on a national level,” said David “Action” Jackson, Ball Crawl Co-Chair.

About the 610 Stompers:
The 610 Stompers are an all-male dance organization with a mission of giving back to the community through dance and entertainment. The group is 80 members strong of “Ordinary Men” of all ages and professions dedicated to entertaining the world with our “Extraordinary Moves.” They are featured performers in many parades, professional sporting events, and special events and fundraisers in the New Orleans area.

About the Roots of Music:
The Roots of Music offers children, ages 9-14, an escape and alternative to the dangerous after school street life of New Orleans. The program currently serves 132 low-income students, who begin with little or no musical experience, and work towards performing in the city’s largest middle school marching band, The Roots of Music Marching Crusaders.

National Dog Bite Prevention Week

sheri — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:10:54 +0000

Each year, dogs bite 4.7 million people in this country, and children are the most common victims. National Dog Bite Prevention Week occurs between May 13-19, and Central Bark Doggy Day Care will be doing its part to educate and promote safety among children throughout our community.

WHAT: Central Bark Doggy Day Care will visit St. Michael Special School with our mascot, Barkley to educate children on the two types of encounters they will have with dogs: A dog on a leash with an owner or an unknown dog off of a leash. Children will be educated on how to act in these situations with the help of handouts, informational coloring books and an interactive presentation.

WHERE: This presentation will take place on Friday, May 18th at 10:30am. St Michael Special School is located at 1522 Chippewa Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

WHEN: Bite Prevention Week is May 13 – May 19 WHO: Central Bark Doggy Day Care is a company that provides personalized pet care in an environment that is clean, safe and fun as an alternative to kennel boarding and lonely days at home. Services include doggy day care, dog grooming, dog training and dog boarding. For additional information about Central Bark Doggy Day Care visit www.centralbarkusa.com

Fidelity Announces Concerts in the Park

sheri — Tue, 15 May 2012 04:34:49 +0000

Swing in the Park with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra

WHAT: Fidelity’s Concerts in the Park
WHO: Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) with David Torns, conductor; welcome by Fidelity’s Chairman of the Board, Katie Andry Crosby
WHEN: Wednesday, May 23, 6:00-8:30 p.m. (rain date: Thursday, May 24, 6:00 p.m.)
WHERE: Lafreniere Park under the gazebo on the center island of the Park
WHY: To celebrate the various genres of New Orleans music, the LPO will host a FREE outdoor concert,sponsored by Fidelity

The concert will feature traditional classic and modern favorites that will please any and all generations of listeners. Some selections to include: Overture to Light Cavalry, Suite from Carmen, Selections from Phantom of the Opera, Strike Up the Band, Muppet Medley, Traditional New Orleans Medley, Big Band Fantasy, Irving Berlin – ASymphonic Portrait, and Stars and Stripes Forever.

HOW: Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnics for a relaxed evening at the park. While refreshments will be available for purchase, guests are invited to bring their own ice chests, food and beverage.

Attendees are asked to bring non-perishable food items for Second Harvest Food Bank.

About the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra:
The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra is dedicated to the maintaining live symphonic music and a full-scale symphony orchestra as an integral part of the cultural and educational life of the New Orleans area, the entire state of Louisiana, and the Gulf South region. Formed in 1991, the LPO is the only musician-owned and operated orchestra in the United States and the only full-time professionalorchestra in the Gulf South. The LPO offers a full 36-week season with morethan 100 performances, including classics, light classics, pops, and education, family, park and outreach concerts in New Orleans and across multi-parish areas. In addition, The LPO collaborates with and provides orchestral support for other cultural and performing arts organizations, including New OrleansOpera Association, Symphony Chorus of New Orleans, New Orleans Ballet Association and Delta Festival Ballet.

About Fidelity Homestead Savings Bank:
Founded in 1908, Fidelity Homestead Savings Bank is a mutual institution chartered by the state of Louisiana Privately owned and operated, Fidelity provides a full array of banking services, with high integrity and personalized service to communities throughout Southeast Louisiana. For more information, visit http://www.fidelityhomestead.com.

PRESERVATION HALL ANNOUNCES JUNE,~2-for-1 Discount for New Orleans Residents

sheri — Tue, 15 May 2012 04:12:38 +0000

Home Performances by the Preservation Hall Jazz Band ~“Preservation Hall at 50: Celebrating Jazz Now Open at the Old U.S. Mint~

Preservation Hall Jazz Band: Live at Carnegie Hall Limited Edition Vinyl Now Available:

Featuring five LIVE tracks from the Preservation Hall & Friends 50th Anniversary Performance at Carnegie Hall on January 7, 2012, this Limited Edition (504 available) 10″ Vinyl is now available, featuring The Preservation Hall Jazz Band performing: That’s Enough, Tootie Ma, Bourbon Street Parade, Sweet And Low Down, and Saints Go Marchin’ In. Limited quantities are available of Preservation Hall Jazz Band: Live at Carnegie Hall; visit www.preservationhallmerch.com to make it a part of your vinyl collection.

2-for-1 Discounts for New Orleans Residents

In conjunction with the French Quarter Business Association’s “Get Away in the Vieux Carre” Campaign, Preservation Hall is proud to announce 2-for-1 discounts for New Orleans Residents, from June 1^st to August 31^st. To take advantage of our summer special, bring your local ID or Entergy bill down to Preservation Hall, located at 726 St. Peter Street, in the Heart of the Quarter. It’s the perfect opportunity to be a tourist in your own hometown.

Home Performances by the Preservation Hall Jazz Band:

Come see our world-famous touring lineup in the room where it all started!

Wednesday, June 3 @ 8pm
Wednesday, June 20 @ 8pm
Wednesday, June 27 @ 8pm

“Preservation Hall at Fifty: Celebrating Jazz” at The Historic U.S. Mint:

The exhibition Preservation Hall at Fifty: Celebrating Jazz tells the story of the birth of Jazz and demonstrates how Preservation Hall continues to keep this quintessential New Orleans’ style of music alive for contemporary musicians and audiences from around the world. On display from now until November, this is a comprehensive exhibit not to be missed. Contact the Historic U.S. Mint Museum for info regarding tickets and hours.
JUNE, 2012 LINE-UP FOR PRESERVATION HALL

Friday, June 1 @ 8pm
The Preservation Hall Jazz Masters Featuring: Will Smith

Saturday, June 2 @ 8pm
The Preservation Hall Swing Kings Featuring: Clive Wilson

Sunday, June 3 @ 8pm
The New Orleans Legacy Band Featuring: Tommy Sancton

Monday, June 4 @ 8pm
The Preservation Players Featuring: Mark Braud

Tuesday, June 5 @ 8pm
The Preservation Hall-Stars Featuring: Shannon Powell

Wednesday, June 6 @ 8pm
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band Featuring: Mark Braud

Thursday, June 7 @ 8pm
Survivors Brass Band Featuring: Jeffery Hills

Friday, June 8 @ 8pm
The Preservation Hall Jazz Masters Featuring: Leroy Jones

Saturday, June 9 @ 8pm
The Preservation Hall Swing Kings Featuring: Seva Venet

Sunday, June 10 @ 8pm
The St. Peter Street All Stars Featuring: Lars Edegran

Monday, June 11 @ 8pm
The Preservation Players Featuring: Maynard Chatters

Tuesday, June 12 @ 8pm
The Preservation Hall-Stars Featuring: Shannon Powell

Wednesday, June 13 @ 8pm
The Storyville String Band Featuring: Seva Venet

Thursday, June 14 @ 8pm
The Paulin Brothers Brass Band Featuring: Dwayne Paulin

Friday, June 15 @ 8pm
The Preservation Hall Jazz Masters Featuring: Leroy Jone

Saturday, June 16 @ 8pm
Gregg Stafford’s Jazz Hounds Featuring: Gregg Stafford

Sunday, June 17 @ 8pm
Louis Ford and His New Orleans Flairs Featuring: Louis Ford

Monday, June 18 @ 8pm
The Preservation Players Featuring: Maynard Chatters

Tuesday, June 19 @ 8pm
The Preservation Hall-Stars Featuring: Shannon Powell

Wednesday, June 20 @ 8pm
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band Featuring: Mark Braud

Thursday, June 21 @ 8pm
The New Birth Brass Band Featuring: Tanio Hingle

Friday, June 22 @ 8pm
The Preservation Hall Jazz Masters Featuring: Leroy Jones

Saturday, June 23 @ 8pm
The Preservation Hall Swing Kings Featuring: Steve Pistoriu

Sunday, June 24 @ 8pm
Louis Ford and His New Orleans Flairs Featuring: Louis Ford

Monday, June 25 @ 8pm
The Preservation Players Featuring: Mark Braud

Tuesday, June 26 @ 8pm
The Preservation Hall-Stars Featuring: Shannon Powell

Wednesday, June 27 @ 8pm
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band Featuring: Mark Braud

Thursday, June 28 @ 8pm
The Tornado Brass Band Featuring: Darryl Adams

Friday, June 29 @ 8pm
The Preservation Hall Jazz Masters Featuring: Leroy Jones

Saturday, June 30 @ 8pm
The Preservation Hall Swing Kings Featuring: Steve Pistorius

MARK BERINGER OF ARTESA WINERY TO HOST NOWFE VINTNER DINNER

sheri — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:15:57 +0000

AT OMNI ROYAL ORLEANS’ RIB ROOM
Fabulous Five-Course Menu with Wine Pairings Slated for May 23

The Omni Royal Orleans will partner with renowned California winery Artesa to host a special New Orleans Wine and Food Experience (NOWFE) Vintner Dinner in the Rib Room. Guest host Mark Beringer, an Artesa winemaker who is also part of the famous Beringer family, will speak at the dinner. The event will be held on Wednesday, May 23 beginning at 7 p.m. Cost to attend the dinner is $125 per person inclusive. Seating is limited and advanced reservations are required by calling (504) 529-5333. The Rib Room is located at 621 St. Louis Street, in the historic Omni Royal Orleans Hotel.

Artesa NOWFE Menu:

PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES
Duck Liver Mousse with Rhubarb Jam on Almond Shortbread
Ghostpepper Caviar with Goat cheese on Blini
Swordfish Satay with Coconut Peanut Sauce
2010 Artisan Series Pinot Blanc, Napa Valley Carneros Estate

FIRST COURSE
Sliced Lardo Iberico de Bellato with Ponchatoula Strawberries, Sea Salt, Pink Peppercorns and Citrus Oil with 2010 Artesa Chardonnay, Carneros

SECOND COURSE
Yellowfin Tuna Crudo with Crispy Veal Cheeks, Cucumber, Chili Sauce and Basil with 2009 Artesa Pinot Noir, Napa Reserve

THIRD COURSE
Smoked Lamb Loin with Oxtail Ragout, Fava Beans, Watercress, Roasted Turnips and Verjus Nage with 2009 Artesa Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

FOURTH COURSE
Black Currant Brioche Bread Pudding with White Chocolate Mousse, and Bocage Honey Braised Figs with Anna de Codorniu Brut NV

About the Rib Room at the Omni Royal Orleans: The Rib Room and the Omni Royal Orleans were originally the creation of a group of prominent New Orleans businessmen. The location previously served as the site of the landmark St. Louis Hotel, where the phrase “free lunch” was inaugurated – a custom established in the hotel’s bar to help provide nourishment to noontime imbibers. To distinguish itself from the existing “Grand Dames” of New Orleans French Quarter restaurants, the Rib Room focused its menu on hearty beef dishes, catering to a predominantly male clientele. Although menu and dining trends have changed over the years, Prime Rib has remained the Rib Room’s “Tour de Force” among loyal patrons representing the city’s business, social and political elite as well as a host of celebrities who have dined at this famous New Orleans eatery including The Rolling Stones, Lenny Kravitz and Nicholas Cage, to name a few.

The Zagat-rated Rib Room boasts an exceptional wine list, premium cocktails, outstanding service, opulent décor and grand windows for the best people watching in town. The Rib Room is open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, visit ribroomneworleans.com.

About Artesa Winery and Mark Beringer: Referred to as the jewel of Carneros, Artesa is owned by the Raventos family of Spain, whose winemaking history dates back to the mid-sixteenth century. The winery takes its name from the Catalan word for “handcrafted.” Today, Artesa focuses on producing small, ultra-premium lots of the varietals for which the Carneros and Napa Valley are best known. Mark Beringer, Artesa Winery Vice President of Production and Winemaking, is a fifth generation, award-winning winemaker from Napa Valley, who is proud to continue a family tradition of making high quality wines in California’s premier AVA’s. As the great, great grandson of Beringer Winery co-founder, Jacob Beringer, Mark has always aspired to make his contribution to California winemaking. He grew up immersed in the wine industry and knew from a very young age that winemaking was his calling.