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The New Orleans Jazz Funeral: A Joyous Path To Heaven
On Wednesday, November 6, Xavier University hosts a special presentation on the New Orleans cultural tradition that holds perhaps more weight than most: the jazz funeral. True, Crescent City culture […]
Thurston Moore’s Chelsea Light Moving Comes to OEJs, Win Tickets
Don’t feel like forking over a fistful of cash or fighting the crowd in City Park at this weekend’s Voodoo Music Experience? Don’t sweat it… because Sonic Youth guitarist Thurston […]
Concert Preview: Robert Earl Keen at the House of Blues
Even if you don’t know the name Robert Earl Keen, you probably know REK. The Houston-bred troubadour has been covered by everyone from George Strait, to supergroup the Highwaymen, to […]
Photos: Gwar, Iron Reagan and Whitechapel at House of Blues
Tuesday night (October 29) shock-rock warriors Gwar descended upon the the House of Blues on a bill that also included metal acts Iron Reagan, Whitechapel and fellow costume-clad slayers a […]
Photo Recap: Diana Ross Sells Out Saenger Theatre, Satisfies With All The Classics
Last Wednesday night (October 30), the Muse of Motown, Ms. Diana Ross performed nearly as many costume changes as she did songs for a satisfied, sold-out Saenger Theatre, more than […]
WIN TICKETS: Louisiana Teen Cameron Richard Becomes Singing Sensation, Performs Saturday at Civic Theatre
This Saturday, November 2, pop act The Ready Set will perform a benefit concert at the Civic Theatre (510 O’Keefe Ave) for Ochsner Hospital’s Pediatrics Department. Raceland, Louisiana’s own Cameron […]
Southern Food and Beverage Institute Sponsors “Calling It Home” Festival
This Saturday and Sunday (November 2-3), the Southern Food and Beverage (SoFaB) Institute sponsors the inaugural Calling It Home Festival at the Docville Farm in Violet, LA. The event, a […]
Halloween Week 2013: OffBeat Party Guide (October 31 – November 3)
All Hallow’s Eve in New Orleans isn’t like Halloween in just any other place. It is by far one of our favorite holidays, which means that you can experience some […]
New Orleans Concert Picks of the Week: October 31 – November 6, 2013
Hungry for live music… Look no further! Here’s OffBeat’s look at New Orleans’ top concerts for the week of October 31 – November 6, 2013 featuring: Galactic, Dumpstaphunk, Widespread Panic, […]
Photos: Krewe of Boo Parade
and Spook Fest 2013
The Saturday before Halloween marks the date of one of the year’s most anticipated parades: Krewe of Boo. Extravagant Kern Studios floats rolled through the Vieux Carré accompanied by more […]
