Events & Festivals: Blog of New Orleans, Gambit

Fundraiser for victims of Mother's Day second line violence

Kevin Allman — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:39:00 -0500

We're still putting together the specifics, but Gambit's nonprofit arm, The Foundation for Entertainment, Development and Education (FEDE), which produces the annual Big Easy Awards, will be teaming with the Tipitina's Foundation to raise funds for the victims of the Mother's Day shootings.

Mary von Kurnatowski, founder of the Tipitina's Foundation, will be making the club available for a benefit.…

Deb Cotton, 2010: "A Kanyesque teachable moment about second line culture bias"

Kevin Allman — Mon, 13 May 2013 00:07:26 -0500

In September 2010, Deb Cotton (who was one of 19 people shot Sunday near a second line in the Seventh Ward) wrote an essay for Gambit titled "Mainstream Media Doesn't Care About Black People: A Kanyesque Teachable Moment About Second Line Culture Bias." She was upset about a shooting that happened after a second line parade held by the Black Men Of Labor Social Aid and Pleasure Club — and also upset that some in the local media had, she thought, unfairly connected crime with second lines and SA&PCs, which have traditionally been a force for good in their neighborhoods:

Let's revisit for a moment the charge that second line culture is a breeding ground for murderers. New Orleans has the highest murder rate in the country - 174 killings in 2009 alone.…
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Mass shooting at Mother's Day second line in 7th Ward; 19 injured, including Gambit correspondent Deborah Cotton

Kevin Allman — Sun, 12 May 2013 20:41:00 -0500

The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) estimated that as many as three gunmen opened fire on a Mother's Day second line procession in the Seventh Ward this afternoon, injuring 19 people, according to the latest figures provided by the NOPD.

Many of the victims of today's shooting were taken to Interim LSU Hospital, where doctors said the victims' gunshot wounds ranged from flesh wounds to more serious damage.…

Your guide to American Craft Beer Week in New Orleans

Kevin Allman — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:08:00 -0500

American Craft Beer Week kicks off Monday, and we've got all you need to know (and drink) right here ...

• We're starting off things early with a craft beer pub crawl tomorrow, May 11.…

Sunday: Original Big Seven Second Line

Red Cotton — Fri, 10 May 2013 10:54:00 -0500

ORIGINAL BIG SEVEN SOCIAL AID & PLEASURE CLUB
ORIGINAL BIG SEVEN JUNIOR STEPPERS
ORIGINAL BIG SEVEN SYNDER FAMILY STEPPERS

MOTHER'S DAY PARADE

SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2013 1-5pm

(route details below the jump!)

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Party in the Garden at Hollygrove

Ian McNulty — Thu, 09 May 2013 09:53:00 -0500

It’s normal to see chefs making the rounds at local farmers markets, but on the evening of May 20 there should be a bumper crop of them on hand at Hollygrove Market & Farm for its annual Party in the Garden.

The event is an important fundraiser for Hollygrove, a nonprofit that functions as an urban farm, a market for other small-scale farmers and food producers and an education center.…

Mid-City yoga studio plans a new vegetarian restaurant

Ian McNulty — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:10:00 -0500

The food booths at the Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo festival, scheduled May 17-19 along Bayou St. John, always provide a good sampling of restaurants from around the neighborhood. Sometimes, they also preview interesting new restaurants on the way.…

Come drink beer with Gambit this Saturday

Kevin Allman — Tue, 07 May 2013 12:11:00 -0500

We're on the eve of American Craft Beer Week (see Nora McGunningle's story in this week's paper, and the full calendar of events), and Gambit is kicking off the celebration of all things brew with "FestivALES," a Warehouse District tasting party and pub crawl that takes place Saturday afternoon. $24 gets you 20 (!)…

Y@ Speak: Jazz Fest weekend 2, plus Y@ Speak Awards

Lauren LaBorde — Mon, 06 May 2013 11:58:00 -0500

I've been here for 15 minutes and I've already eaten an entire box of Raising Caines. NOLA!
— ADAMDEVINE (@ADAMDEVINE) May 4, 2013

Lots of things happened this week: an uncharacteristically cool — but super muddy — Jazz Fest, free vibrators and gynecologist convention protests, and Drew Brees may have personally delivered you a sandwich.…

Veggie Fest returns May 11-12

Ian McNulty — Wed, 01 May 2013 11:34:00 -0500

The expanding variety of food in New Orleans these days isn’t just about different ethnic cuisines and unconventional dining venues. The choices for vegetarians or vegans are also more prolific than ever, a major change for a city where seafood was once widely, and earnestly, proffered as the “meatless” selection at restaurants.…

Street food hits the road for new event series

Ian McNulty — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:50:00 -0500

New generation food trucks typically serve just a few specialized dishes, though lately they’ve have been enlisted to serve a number of other purposes too.

During its most recent racing season, for instance, the Fair Grounds Race Course continually used food trucks to market nights at the horse track to a younger generation, while earlier in April civic boosters in Jefferson Parish organized a food truck rally to promote a new image for the Fat City district, drawing a huge crowd in the process.…

Y@ Speak: Jazz Fest weekend 1 — the Billy Joel report

Lauren LaBorde — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:05:00 -0500

Jazz Fest is a mud bowl, but filled with people passing a good time, getting some good eats. Li twitter.com/PMurphyWWL/sta…
— Paul Murphy (@PMurphyWWL) April 28, 2013

It was a rainy weekend but that didn't stop people from going to Jazz Fest, fleeing town for the comforts of Lafayette's Festival International de Louisiane or following Billy Joel around (this roundup is mostly about Billy Joel).…

Not Enough Fest kicks off tonight at The Big Top

Alex Woodward — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:30:00 -0500

Making its debut tonight, along with seven brand new bands, is Not Enough Fest, a production of No More Fiction. Since 2009, the group has supported and produced LGBTQ and feminist punk rock and DIY bands with shows typically benefiting local nonprofits.…

Winners of the 2013 Big Easy Music Awards announced

Kevin Allman — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:00:00 -0500

The 2013 Big Easy Music Awards winners were announced tonight at a gala at Harrah's New Orleans hosted by Wild Wayne.

The Big Easy Music Awards is New Orleans' premier event honoring the musical talent of a city world-renowned for its performing arts.…

Y@ Speak: Suspicious packages

Lauren LaBorde — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:51:00 -0500

Krewe DuVieux 2014: "Suspicious Packages" #YouAreWelcome
— skooks (@skooks) April 19, 2013

The horrible Boston Marathon bombings happened this week, and terror and panic followed in the form of lockdowns, bomb threats, suspicious packages and Diner en Blanc. Also this week: Earth Day celebrations, a dumb Katrina/other bad thing comparison, wine ice cream?

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Prayer Flag Day kicks off monthlong Dalai Lama events in New Orleans

Alex Woodward — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 15:55:00 -0500

In preparation for His Holiness the Dalai Lama's first-ever visit to New Orleans in May, the team organizing his visit invites New Orleans residents and businesses to raise Tibetan prayer flags beginning April 20 through May, when the Dalai Lama hosts two public talks (both already sold out) May 17 and May 18.

Presented by Tulane University's School of Social Work, more than 60 events will celebrate the visit.…

Two Sunday Events: Ole & Nu Style Fellas Second Line and Mardi Gras Indian Super Sunday Westbank

Red Cotton — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:41:00 -0500

Ole & Nu Style Fellas Second Line and Mardi Gras Indian Super Sunday Westbank

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Pearl Jam, Nine Inch Nails headline 2013 Voodoo Experience

Alex Woodward — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:25:00 -0500

The 2013 Voodoo Experience announced a handful of its headliners for the November music festival. Pearl Jam, Nine Inch Nails, Calvin Harris, Bassnectar, Paramore, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Afrojack, Boys Noize, The Gaslight Anthem, Big Gigantic, How to Destroy Angels, Cults, Alkaline Trio, Desaparecidos and Robert DeLong are among the first-announced headliners for the 15th annual event.…

Y@ Speak: Floody French Quarter Fest

Lauren LaBorde — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:59:00 -0500

Dicey forecast at #fqf today twitter.com/KeithSpera/sta…
— Keith Spera (@KeithSpera) April 11, 2013

The weather for this year's French Quarter Festival wasn't always that great, but that didn't stop a bunch of fools from going out to daydrink and stand in various lines. Also this week: The New Orleans Bingo!…

Preview: Community Records' Block Party 2013

Alex Woodward — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:00:00 -0500

For its 2013 street festival Block Party, local independent record label Community Records assembled more than 20 bands to perform on its two stages in- and outside 3 Ring Circus' The Big Top Gallery on Clio Street. The all-ages fest, founded in 2008, features artists from the Community Records roster of punk rock and ska bands, as well as touring acts, including Asian Man Records founder Mike Park and MU330's Dan Potthast.…

Jazz Fest mobile app is live

Kevin Allman — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:09:00 -0500

Not nearly as anticipated as the annual Unveiling of the Cubes (but surely getting close): The 2013 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival mobile app is now available for download. It allows Festgoers to customize a schedule, look up artist bios and stages and find that all-important food item you've been craving since last year.…

Y@ Speak: A very gay Easter

Lauren LaBorde — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 11:42:00 -0500

I told you it was the Gay Easter Parade! Awesome!…
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Pigeon Town Steppers annual Easter Sunday second line parade

Red Cotton — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 10:46:53 -0500

THE ORIGINAL MEN PIGEON TOWN STEPPERS
AND
LADIES PIGEON TOWN STEPPERS
SOCIAL AID & PLEASURE CLUB
ANNUAL EASTER SECOND LINE

SUNDAY, MARCH 31st 1-5PM

"All Eyes on Me"

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Big Easy Theater Awards winners announced

Will Coviello — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:26:00 -0500

The Foundation for Entertainment, Development and Education (FEDE) announced winners for theater performances in 2012 at the 25th Annual Big Easy Theater Awards Monday, March 25, at Harrah’s New Orleans.

Special honors included a Lifetime Achievement Award for Luis Q. Barroso, an actor, director, producer and educator.…

2013 Jazz Fest daily schedules now available

Alex Woodward — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:22:00 -0500

The 2013 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival daily "cubes" are now available at the festival's website. Here are some debacles: Fleetwood Mac or Phoenix or Frank Ocean?…