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JAZZ FEST DRAWS OVER 425,000
The Jazz & Heritage Foundation has confirmed that more than 425,000 people attended the 44th annual Jazz & Heritage Festival this year, over seven days at the Fair Grounds Race […]
John McDonogh Students
Exhibit Art and Raise Funds
for Mother’s Day with CANO
Mama Said Knock You Art! No, LL Cool J is not coming to town, but some of the coolest, more creative kids in New Orleans are coming to the McKenna […]
RIP Valued Community Leader & Women’s Rights Activist, Ms. Pat Evans
New Orleans lost a trusted and valuable community leader last Thursday, May 2 with the somewhat sudden and unexpected death of Ms. Patricia “Pat” Evans. She passed away in her […]
Fifth Annual NOLA Veggie Fest Returns to New Orleans Healing Center May 11-12
Well if you feel like you got your fill of boudin, seafood and pulled pork at Jazz Fest over the past two weeks, the 5th Annual New Orleans Veggie Festival […]
First Listen: Kelcy Mae, “Oh How the Whiskey”
It’s our pleasure this week to give you the first listen to “Oh How the Whiskey,” a standout track from the new five-song EP, The Fire by local singer/songwriter Kelcy Mae. […]
Preservation Hall to release high profile CD
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band‘s continued revival just took a surprising turn: They’ve announced the release of a new album co-produced by their fan and collaborator of recent years, Jim […]
IRMA THOMAS CELEBRATES 30 YEARS AT THE ZOO
Time is on Irma Thomas‘ side once again. The soul queen’s Mother’s Day concerts at the zoo are a beloved tradition and this weekend she celebrates 30 years of doing […]
New Orleans Concert Picks of the Week: May 9 – 15, 2013
Hungry for live music..? Look no further! Here’s OffBeat’s look at New Orleans’ top concerts for the week of May 9 – May 15, 2013 featuring: J. Monque’D, Davis Rogan, […]
Shrines & Protest Second Lines Surround Fairgrounds at Justice Fest 2013
In the shadow of the New Orleans Race Track and Fair Grounds thrives one of the city’s most historic and lively neighborhoods, flanked on one side by Bayou St. John […]
George Clinton Receives Key to the City from Councilwoman Guidry on Last Night of Jazz Fest 2013
You know, those of us who know, know that when DJ Soul Sister says she has a surprise for us, we had better listen – especially when it involves a […]
