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Bogalusa Blues and Heritage Festival Kicks Off Third Year

Some of the biggest names in Southern blues will descend on Bogalusa this weekend for the Bogalusa Blues and Heritage Festival. Though only in its third year, it has quickly […]

Photos: Trombone Shorty and Sister Sparrow & the Dirty Birds

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue teamed up with Sister Sparrow & the Dirty Birds for an irresistible double bill at the Jefferson Theater in Charlottesville, VA, on September 11th. Shorty […]

Prospect New Orleans “Shooting From the Hip: Mexico” Photo Exhibit Opening October 2

On October 2, Prospect New Orleans satellite program P.3+ will be hosting the opening reception of Michael Alford’s photographic exhibition “Shooting From The Hip: Mexico,” at the Art Gallery of […]

“Neutral Ground” Tap and Jazz Show set for October 9-12 at NOCCA

Gulf Coast Theatre on Tap’s original production, “Neutral Ground,” will run October 9-12 at NOCCA, the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts. The production consists of compositions from various local […]

Video: Buffa’s Bar and Restaurant Soundproofing Update

We sat down with Buffa’s Bar and Restaurant owner Chuck Rogers to get an update on the soundproofing work that has been going on at the neighborhood bar. As Rogers […]

“O What A Night!” at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art

On Saturday, October 18, 2014, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art will host its annual “O What A Night!” fundraising gala. The evening’s activities begin at 6 p.m. with a […]

Shamarr Allen Arrested After Confrontation with
Jazz in the Park Security

Longtime OffBeat contributor Geraldine Wyckoff was on hand in Armstrong Park when trumpeter Shamarr Allen had a confrontation with Jazz in the Park security staff. Allen was arrested and charged […]

Pearl Wine Co. Wins First OffBeat Martini Week Contest

In a close contest, Pearl Wine Co.’s specialty martini, Fall in City Park, pulled ahead to win our first drink-making contest. Congratulations to Pearl Wine Co. and mixologist Paige Marie […]

Vote Now for Martini Week!

Martini Madness is now sold out! Tickets won’t even be available at the gates! That means the only way to attend this year’s party is by entering to win tickets by […]

Community Rallies to Restore Mudlark Public Theatre After Fire

In the early hours of September 12, the Mudlark Public Theatre, a beloved St. Roch performance space, suffered a devastating fire. Along with rendering the event space unusable, the fire […]