Entering the picture in 2010 with his elliptical homebody-soul debut Forget, George Lewis Jr. instead went big with 2012 blowout Confess (4AD), stuffing every track with hyperrhythmic studio doodads and arena-begging New Wave choruses. Elliphant opens at Maison. | Thu. June 20
New Orleanians have long been defined by our resilient relationship with water. Facing challenges of flooding, land subsidence and aging infrastructure, now more than ever we know how crucial it is to protect and restore our coasts and wetlands - and that we must include water management in our politics, our urban design, and our personal choices at home.
Living with Water, Discussion and Site Tour
Thursday, June 20th
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Propeller, 4035 Washington Avenue
New Orleans, LA
Full info, here: https://www.facebook.com/events/183242871840774/
FREE
Friendly, leashed pets are invited to this event that features a NO Fleas clothing fashion show, pet photos and a costume contest. Libations, snacks and pet treats will be provided. $5
A 100% Silk Records and Trax Records showcase featuring classic and modern house music.
$5.00
Named by Comedy Central as Best Club Comic in 2012, Hannibal Buress is a regular late-night guest and a veteran of the 30 Rock and Saturday Night Live writers’ rooms. His 2012 album and Comedy Central special Animal Furnace made its way on year-end must-have lists, and he’ll premiere his new web series, Talking To Strangers, this year. At The New Movement. | Fri. June 21
Italian virtuoso violinist Matteo Fedeli is on a 12-city North American tour with a priceless 1726 Stradivarius. He performs a selection of works that demonstrate the qualities of the extremely rare instrument. At Civic Theatre. | Fri. June 21