OGDEN AFTER HOURS... ...celebrates a "literary musicians" theme via "New Orleans the Underground Guide" (UNO Press). Artists both reading and playing music include Mike Williams (eyehategod - author of "Cancer as a Social Activity") 10th Ward Buck (bounce legend, author of "The Definition of Bounce") Ratty Scuvics (black market butchers)… More >
Featuring pianist Alexander Korsantia performing Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 1. Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Alexander Korsantia, piano PROGRAM Prokofiev Classical Symphony Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 1 Shostakovich Symphony No. 1 Pianist Alexander Korsantia has won great critical acclaim for his versatility, power and the unique sincerity of his playing. He… More >
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Location TBA 230 p.m. – English 4 p.m. – Spanish More >
Sunday Youth Music Workshops offer young, aspiring musicians from all walks of life the unique opportunity to play with and learn from some of the area’s most experienced and celebrated musicians. Each workshop offers students a hands-on, improvisational approach to music education. Students should bring their instruments! Each child will… More >
Mr. Ospital (organ), Ms. Pfrimmer (soprano), and Mr. Meyer (violin) will present a recital celebrating Louis Vierne’s Angelus. Vierne’s exquisite work for soprano and organ, employing the poetry of Jehan Le Pauvre Moyne, draws inspiration from the devotional prayers received each day at morning, noon, and evening. In addition, works… More >
A PRINCESS SCORNED, SHE FINALLY GETS HER MAN…ON A PLATTER! The Biblical story of King Herod’s obsession with his wildly temperamental step-daughter unfolds shockingly before your eyes when the lecherous monarch is forced to grant Salome’s special demand in payment for her performance of the famous Dance of the Seven… More >
Come celebrate the opening night of the 2012 French Quarter Wine Festival at the Maison Dupuy Hotel. Sample more than 50 wines from the many wineries featured in this year's festival. Savor selections from a bountiful buffet of exquisite cuisine created by Chef Michael Farrell. More >
Gerhardt Zimmermann, conductor. PROGRAM Beethoven Leonore Overture No. 3 Stravinsky Pulcinella Suite Brahms Symphony No. 2 More >
Unsure of his ability to compose symphonies, Brahms took fourteen years to finish his first in 1876. Its critical and popular success, while far from overwhelming, gave him the confidence to try his hand at a symphony again, and this time with much greater assurance; thus it took him just… More >
AfricaNola, in collaboration with the New Orleans Film Society, will host a screening of the critically-acclaimed African film, Yeelen (Brightness), a Malian (African) film directed by Souleymane Cissé. The film tells the story of a young African man who possesses magical powers and is on a heroic quest, set against… More >
Fête is a festival benefiting the Louisiana public charter school Lycée Français de la Nouvelle-Orléans. The event features a combination of French and Louisianian culture through an evening of music, dancing, food, and other revelry, from unique auctions to carnivalesque marching krewes. VIP tickets are $125 and include admission to… More >
Come see Bon Operatit! entertain at the site of one of America’s first opera houses. The Inn On Bourbon, on the corner of Toulouse and Bourbon Streets, rests on the site of the French Opera House which stood for 60 years as the cultural center of New Orleans Creole society,… More >
Featuring the 2011 New Orleans International Piano Competition Gold Medalist Eduard Kunz Eri Klas, conductor Eduard Kunz, piano PROGRAM Tormis Overture No. 2 Grieg Piano Concerto Sibelius Symphony No. 1 Eduard Kunz has performed with almost every major orchestra in the United Kingdom including BBC Symphony Orchestra, BBC Concert Orchestra,… More >
Featuring the 2011 New Orleans International Piano Competition Gold Medalist Eduard Kunz Eri Klas, conductor Eduard Kunz, piano PROGRAM Tormis Overture No. 2 Grieg Piano Concerto Sibelius Symphony No. 1 Eduard Kunz has performed with almost every major orchestra in the United Kingdom including BBC Symphony Orchestra, BBC Concert Orchestra,… More >
The most successful and best known of nineteenth-century Scandinavian composers, Edvard Grieg, was one of the great exponents of Romantic nationalism. He saw it as his role in life to bring Scandinavian musical and literary culture to the attention of the rest of Europe. As composer, pianist and conductor he… More >
St. Patrick's Day (on March 17th, each year) is celebrated in New Orleans and its suburb in the form of another parade! It's the perfect season for another celebration ... after all, it's New Orleans! The annual St. Patrick's Day Parades are considered another opportunity for family and friends to… More >
St. Patrick's Day (on March 17th, each year) is celebrated in New Orleans and its suburbs in the form of another parade! It's the perfect season for another celebration ... after all, it's New Orleans! The annual St. Patrick's Day Parades are considered another opportunity for family and friends to… More >
The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade rolls down the lower section of Magazine Street and St. Charles Avenue. Marchers and riders in the parade will have plenty of green beads and doubloons and, if you're lucky, you might catch a coveted potato or head of cabbage. The tuxedo-clad marchers also… More >
Aside from Mardi Gras day, the most significant day for the Mardi Gras Indians is St. Joseph's Day. Around sundown on this day, the Mardi Gras Indians once again dress in their feathers and suits and take to the streets to meet other "gangs." Also, the Mardi Gras Indian Council… More >
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor A rousing program of March favorites including pieces by Elgar, Berlioz, Strauss, Sousa, and Williams. More >
Featuring Marichi Vargas de Tecalitlán Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Founded in 1898, by Gaspar Vargas in Tecalitlán, Jalisco, Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitián is considered the most important and influential group in the history of mariachi music, playing an integral role in the evolution of the genre. In the 1930s, its… More >
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Joshua Bell, violin PROGRAM Hindemith Concerto Music for Strings and Brass Schumann Symphony No. 4 Brahms Violin Concerto Joshua Bell has enchanted audiences worldwide with his breathtaking virtuosity and tone of rare beauty. His restless curiosity and multifaceted musical interests have taken him in exciting new… More >
Please post & publicize/announce (and attend!) Tulane University Marching Band IN CONCERT April 4, 2012 Dixon Hall, 7pm Free & open to the public. Come hear the Tulane Concert Band & Tulane University Marching Band perform together!For more information on the Marching Band visit or call 504.314.BAND (2263) Patricia A.… More >
The Freret Street Festival is the Kick-off to the Festival Season Over 200 Local Vendors Slightly Used Dogs and Cats For Adoption Live Music On 4 Stages (2012 Line Up TBA) Kid Zone Free parking in two nearby lots 1) On Napoleon Avenue at S Robertson Street & 2) On… More >
Come celebrate French Opera as Bon Operatit! helps kick off French Quarter Fest at the site of one of America’s first opera houses. The Inn On Bourbon, on the corner of Toulouse and Bourbon Streets, rests on the site of the French Opera House which stood for 60 years as… More >
David Torns, conductor As Assistant Conductor of the Baton Rouge Symphony and Music Director of the Louisiana Youth Orchestras, David Torns conducts outreach, educational and pops performances. His musical training and diverse background bring youth, enthusiasm and warmth to his performances. A native of San Diego, his musical studies began… More >
Open Rehearsal Mozart Requiem - 1000 - 1230 pm (Tickets $5 for students; $10 for adults) Mozart Requiem - 730 pm (Tickets range $20 - $98) Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Symphony Chorus of New Orleans PROGRAM Beethoven Symphony No. 2 Mozart Requiem Follow this link to read more on the… More >
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Symphony Chorus of New Orleans PROGRAM Beethoven Symphony No. 2 Mozart Requiem More >
Crawfest is an annual music, food and arts festival, located on Tulane University's uptown campus. Each year 10,000 - 12,000 community members and students enjoy 12 bands, 16,000+ pounds of crawfish, and stand after stand of local food and art vendors. The event attracts mostly college students, but all are… More >
David Torns, conductor As Assistant Conductor of the Baton Rouge Symphony and Music Director of the Louisiana Youth Orchestras, David Torns conducts outreach, educational and pops performances. His musical training and diverse background bring youth, enthusiasm and warmth to his performances. A native of San Diego, his musical studies began… More >
Crawfest is an annual crawfish boil and music festival, which has gained a reputation for being one of the best student-run concerts in the South. Produced solely by Tulane students, Crawfest receives generous support from the Associated Student Body and the Tulane community. This festival is free and open to… More >
Check website for music lineup. As it became harder for local New Orleans talent to get on the roster for Jazz Festival, local musicians including Alex McMurray decided to hold a local music festival to feature the incredible talent of New Orleans musicians. A group of Ninth Ward musicians present… More >
Come see Bon Operatit! sing ballads on Bourbon at the site of one of America’s first opera houses. The Inn On Bourbon, on the corner of Toulouse and Bourbon Streets, rests on the site of the French Opera House which stood for 60 years as the cultural center of New… More >
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Yakov Kasman, piano PROGRAM Shostakovich Symphony No. 15 Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 3 Yakov Kasman’s debut in America in 1997 as Silver Medalist in the Tenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in Fort Worth was the culmination of several competition triumphs and tours in Europe and… More >
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Yakov Kasman, piano PROGRAM Shostakovich Symphony No. 15 Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 3 Yakov Kasman’s debut in America in 1997 as Silver Medalist in the Tenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in Fort Worth was the culmination of several competition triumphs and tours in Europe and… More >
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Symphony Chorus of New Orleans PROGRAM Brahms Schicksalslied (Song of Destiny) Mahler Symphony No. 9 Founded in 1981, Symphony Chorus of New Orleans is the 100-member, community-wide, volunteer chorus which donates its services as the Principal Chorus of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.The chorus produces concerts and… More >
Brent Havens, conductor Randy Jackson, vocalist Led by New Orleans favorite Randy Jackson, The Music of Led Zeppelin has quickly garnered acclaim with its high energy and song familiarity. The evening includes their timeless hits “Kashmir,” “Black Dog”, “Good Times”, “All of My Love,” and of course, “Stairway to Heaven.”… More >
Come see Bon Operatit! entertain at the site of one of America’s first opera houses. The Inn On Bourbon, on the corner of Toulouse and Bourbon Streets, rests on the site of the French Opera House which stood for 60 years as the cultural center of New Orleans Creole society,… More >
Come see Bon Operatit! entertain at the site of one of America’s first opera houses. The Inn On Bourbon, on the corner of Toulouse and Bourbon Streets, rests on the site of the French Opera House which stood for 60 years as the cultural center of New Orleans Creole society,… More >
Come see Bon Operatit! pay Tribute to the Great American Songbook at the site of one of America’s first opera houses. The Inn On Bourbon, on the corner of Toulouse and Bourbon Streets, rests on the site of the French Opera House which stood for 60 years as the cultural… More >
On July 14, 1789 more than 8,000 men and women stormed a prison fortress in Paris known as the Bastille, demanding the release of the political prisoners being held there, plus the prison's store of weapons. The storming of the Bastille was the spark that set off the French Revolution,… More >
Come see Bon Operatit! entertain at the site of one of America’s first opera houses. The Inn On Bourbon, on the corner of Toulouse and Bourbon Streets, rests on the site of the French Opera House which stood for 60 years as the cultural center of New Orleans Creole society,… More >
Taking its name from the main commercial street in the Carrollton neighborhood, this year's Krewe of Oak parade will take off from the front of the Maple Leaf Bar. Some krewe members insist the word OAK is an acronym for "Outrageous and Kinky" and, to witness one of their parades,… More >
The Ponderosa Stomp is an American roots music festival dedicated to recognizing the architects of rock-n-roll, blues, jazz, country, swamp pop, and soul. Founded in New Orleans and produced by the non-profit Mystic Knights of the Mau Mau, a diverse group of music fanatics who have presented over 50 concerts… More >
Friends of Music is privileged to open the season with the Opus One Piano Quartet, called by St. Paul Sunday “the dream team of chamber music.” The Quartet is made up of musicians who are familiar to Friends audiences from previous concerts Ida Kavafian (violin), Anne-Marie McDermott (piano), Steven Tenenbom… More >
The Oak Street Po-Boy Festival is held every year in mid-November along a commercial strip of Oak Street in the city's Carrollton neighborhood. Not only is the festival a culinary celebration of a famous sandwich, it also celebrates the rebirth of a once-thriving shopping district with roots as deep as… More >
Many of New Orleans' finest restaurants at elegant Reveillon dinners, feature four and five course prix fixe menus. Look for special holiday favorites and many luscious masterpieces to choose from in restaurants dotting our city. Start the season off right by finding the perfect gifts for family and friends –… More >
Join in a truly moving 58-year-old tradition as Jackson Square brims with candle-lit faces and song-lit spirits as high as the spires of the St. Louis Cathedral. Led by Patio Planters, the Garden Club of the French Quarter. Candles and song sheets provided. More >
In New Orleans, we celebrate New Year's Eve a little bit different from most places. Sure, we have funny hats and noisemakers (if you want them), but we add a little pizzazz to the occasion by ringing in the New Year our own way. For the biggest party in the… More >
Featuring violinist Yossif Ivanov performing Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5 (Turkish) Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Yossif Ivanov, violin PROGRAM Mozart Symphony No. 38 (Prague) Mozart Violin Concerto No. 5 (Turkish) Mozart Symphony No. 36 (Linz) Acclaimed as “a player of impressive authority and presence” (The Strad) and “one of the… More >
The 2nd annual GNOYO Summer Performance will feature talented young musicians from Greater New Orleans and the Northshore performing an enthralling program of classic and contemporary works by Beethoven, Edvard Grieg, John Williams and others. The concert is the culminating event in the students' rich summer learning experience that explores… More >
Steadily growing in popularity, Soul Fest is a celebration of African American history, food, music, crafts and culture. Especially soul food and soul music! This year over 20,000 visitors are expected to converge upon the zoo for the 9th Annual Soul Fest over the weekend of March 3-4, according to… More >
BACH Around the Clock 2012 starts Friday, March 23 at 7 pm non-stop until Saturday, March 24 at midnight. Celebrating J.S. Bach 327th Birthday with 29 hours of music, dance, yoga, theatre by hundreds of performers. FREE of charge – Coffee, Refreshments and Security provided. Come and go as you… More >
The Congo Square New World Rhythms Festival celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Louisiana. Influences from Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America combined to make New Orleans a melting pot of world culture. Featuring world-music from all of those regions, the Congo Square New World Rhythms Festival is a unique… More >
Old Algiers RiverFest™ is presented annually to celebrate the cultural contributions of Old Algiers. This growing festival, now in its eighth year, is dedicated to preserving and promoting the traditional jazz and other indigenous sounds that came of age along the banks of the Mississippi River. A FREE authentic New… More >
Kick off your summer in New Orleans with June's three free festivals in one called Vieux To Do Creole Tomato Festival, Cajun-Zydeco Music Festival, and Louisiana Seafood Festival! French Market's Creole Tomato Festival For over 20 years, the Creole Tomato Festival has celebrated this unique Louisiana vegetable, which adds so… More >
Hear some of your favorite Cajun, Zydeco and Country performers. Chow down on Cajun jambalaya and gumbo, fried alligator, boudin, crab cakes with crawfish sauce, catfish po-boys, crawfish bread, and cracklins from some of the best restaurants and caterers in Southern Louisiana. Bring a piece of Louisiana’s heritage home with… More >
Creative Alliance of New Orleans and Moving Stories Dance Project are currently accepting applications for Creative Capital’s Core Curriculum Workshop presented on March 9-11, 2012. Applications are due February 1st, 2012. This one of a kind opportunity has been described as a “crash course in self-management, strategic planning, fundraising and… More >
This very special double-bill begins with Pagliacci, one of opera’s most powerful stories of the overwhelming jealousy and its lethal passion, which features the heartbreaking aria “Vesti la giubba.” Their special pairing will conclude with Orff’s celebration of life – Carmina Burana, in its premiere production by the New Orleans… More >
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, a/k/a Jazz Fest, is a 10-day cultural feast in which thousands of musicians, cooks and craftspeople welcome 400,000 visitors each year. The Louisiana Heritage Fair showcases unforgettable music on multiple stages, delicious Louisiana cuisine in two large food areas, and crafts artisans from… More >
Off the beaten path but comfortably situated in one of the most scenic sections of New Orleans, Bayou St. John was once the city's "back door." Until the early 20th century boaters could travel to within a mile of the business section of New Orleans from Lake Pontchartrain and take… More >
New Orleans was founded by the French, governed for forty years by the Spanish, and was also settled by large numbers of Germans, Italians, Irish and those of African-Caribbean descent. But the city also has a sizable population of Greeks, and every year descendents of one of the Western world’s… More >
In the early 1990s, when Essence magazine went looking for a home for an annual music festival they would be sponsoring, their eye naturally fell on New Orleans. As the birthplace of jazz and one of the cradles of rock & roll, rhythm & blues, rap and other musical genres… More >
In a city well known for its music and its food, the 7th Annual Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival combines the best of both. The festival heats up the heart of New Orleans' Central Business District as the weather starts to cool down in October with live music, exquisite… More >
Every year, the Voodoo Music Experience places New Orleans under a weekend-long spell of music, food, crafts and culture. The Festival began in 1999 and has grown in size ever since. For three whole days, the festival takes over City Park with two main stages and several smaller stages not… More >
The award-winning French Quarter Festival is Louisiana's largest free music event, a four-day local music showcase scattered throughout the French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana. There are music performances on 20 stages. The community festival also features the "World's Largest Jazz Brunch," which are the festival food booths operated by… More >
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, a/k/a Jazz Fest, is a 10-day cultural feast in which thousands of musicians, cooks and craftspeople welcome 400,000 visitors each year. The Louisiana Heritage Fair showcases unforgettable music on multiple stages, delicious Louisiana cuisine in two large food areas, and crafts artisans from… More >
Over the years, Satchmo SummerFest has evolved into what one visiting music writer called “a mini-JazzFest”. With three days of outdoor concerts, music history seminars, jazz exhibits, a jazz mass, a second-line parade and plenty of local food delicacies and drinks, the festival has become a travelers’, as well as… More >
Cutting Edge C.E. (formerly the Cutting Edge Music Business Conference) was started in 1993 as a conference dedicated to educating musicians and music professionals about the latest trends in the music industry. Since its inception, it has evolved into entertainment workshops covering legal issues, filmmaking, interactive applications and media business… More >
This unique writers' festival/conference is held every fall, giving writers a chance to showcase their latest works. Authors come together in the annual Words and Music Festival sponsored by the Pirate's Alley Faulkner Society, Inc., which was founded in 1990 by men and women dedicated to good books and the… More >
Celebrating Hanukkah in New Orleans? “Hanukkah at the Riverwalk” lights the largest Menorah in Louisiana and features contemporary Jewish music and free latkes (potato pancakes). Children are treated to dreidels and chocolate coins during the celebration. Temple Sinai, a Reform Judaism Temple located on Saint Charles Avenue, hosts “Hanukkah on… More >
On the last weekend of September and every weekend during October, visitors can enjoy a piece of Germany in New Orleans! Oktoberfest celebrates German heritage with live traditional music; traditional German folk dancing; lots of cold beer, German wines and liquors; Oktoberfest parade; and authentic German cuisine. Every night during… More >
Hurricane Katrina fragmented the New Orleans music scene, but after the storm passed, the waters receded, and the devastation was surveyed, “Papa” John Gros made a commitment to his band, Papa Grows Funk, to keep its funky New Orleans music pumping. I just made a commitment to everybody,” Gros said.… More >
Simply put, The Rebirth Brass Band is a New Orleans institution. Formed in 1983 by the now infamous Frazier brothers, the band has evolved from playing the streets of the French Quarter to playing festivals and stages all over the world. Rebirth is committed to upholding the tradition of brass… More >
An evening with the funky New Orleans brass band sounds of The Hot 8 Brass Band, live at The Howlin' Wolf Den! More >
YLC Wednesday at the Square is a free, 12-week concert series with food and drink for sale to benefit the Young Leadership Council. Local artisans also sell their work in the Artist Village near the Camp Street entrance. Concerts are held every Wednesday from March 14 to May 30, 2012… More >
Day/Time Sundays (beginning Jan 29th) 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. Age 18+ (but the event is mature audience targeted) Dresscode Casual / Dressy ...a pleasant haze fills the room, sounds of laughter, sighs of relief, and rhythmic bass. Only interrupted by the introduction of guitar rifts, a soulful saxophone and… More >
Come join Kermit Ruffins and the Barbecue Swingers every Thursday night at the legendary local hot spot Vaughan's Lounge in the Bywater! Ruffins’ music, like New Orleans itself, swings hard with a big heart as it remembers tradition and the importance of good-timin’ fun. Free barbecue and great music make… More >
In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Preservation Hall, the Louisiana State Museum launched a major exhibition at the Old U.S. Mint titled "Preservation Hall at 50." The exhibition opened on November 5 and will run throughout 2012. In keeping with the memorable occasion, the world-renowned Preservation Hall Jazz Band… More >
Step into New Orleans' Maple Leaf Bar on a Monday night and through the smoky atmosphere emerges Papa Grows Funk. There are no playlists, no rehearsals; the only constant is the free and easy spirit of the Crescent City. Papa Grows Funk embodies the soul of New Orleans—fun, funky, unpredictable… More >
The Freret Market is held the first Saturday of the month, except July and August, at the intersection of Freret Street and Napoleon Avenue. The market is split up along three category lines food, art, and flea. Besides all of the great shopping every week, the market also hosts local… More >
Visit the House of Blues for cornbread muffins with maple butter, pecan caramel sticky buns, homemade biscuits and country gravy, breakfast potatoes with sautéed onions and peppers, homemade waffles, and more. Serve the soul every Sunday. More >
Don't miss Big AL Carson and the Blues Masters at the Funky Pirate Tuesday through Saturday at 8pm. More >
Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday This lounge is named in honor of the hotel’s headline entertainer Jeremy Davenport. Davenport was one of People Magazine’s Top 50 Bachelors and has appeared in everything from GQ and Travel + Leisure to Southern Living and Elle. His Rat Pack standards are a draw… More >
Kermit Ruffins is a New Orleans staple and so are his weekly gigs at Bullets Sports Bar on Tuesday nights. New Orleans is the only place on the planet that could have produced native son Kermit Ruffins. Whether he’s blowing trumpet on a Louis Armstrong classic or one of his… More >
The All-Star Covered-Dish Country Jamboree is a Country Music Variety Show, hosted by local Honky-Tonk Legends, The Wasted Lives every Tuesday night at the Allways Lounge, starting at 9pm. Every week we bring you three musical acts, with emphasis on Honky-Tonk, Classic Country, Western Swing, Classic Americana, and Apalacian music.… More >
StART your weekend at the New Orleans Museum of Art with a Friday evening series called "Where Y'Art!" Every Friday from 5 pm to 9 pm, enjoy live music, performance, theater, good food, children’s activities and, of course, great art! Check the NOMA website for weekly Where Y'Art programming! More >
