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MercrediJune 19thWalter Wolfman Washington
d.b.a. (10:00 PM)
Fiery blues on Frenchmen - every week
Wednesdays at the Point
Algiers Ferry Landing (6:00PM)
Today, Vivaz Latin Band and Paky Saavadra
Curren$y's Jet Lounge
Blue Nile (10:00 PM)
The NOLA rapper's weekly party
Major Bacon
Banks Street Bar (10:00 PM)
Blues rock and BLTs!
SIN Night
Country Club (All Day)
Weekly Wed Gig- $3 martinis and free admission for the service industry folks.
Tom McDermott and Meschiya Lake
Chickie Wah Wah (8:00PM)
Weekly Wed Gig- Piano man meets a golden voice.
Aurora Nealand and the Royal Roses
Mimi's (10:00PM)
Weekly Wed Gig- Gypsy jazz upstairs in the Marigny
Busker's Ballroom
Hi-Ho Lounge (8:00PM)
Weekly Wed Gig- from the street to the stage. Midnight Snax throwdown follows at 10pm.
Tin Men
dba (7:00 PM)
Weekly Wed Gig- The world's premiere washboard-sousaphone-guitar trio.
Treme Brass Band
Candlelight Lounge (9:00 PM)
Weekly Wed Gig- Pass on by and see the 6th Ward’s home band.
Marc Stone
Little Gem Saloon (5:00PM)
Traditional Blues, Gospel, and R&B in the CBD
Uptown Jazz Orchestra
Snug Harbor (8:00PM)
Delfeayo Marsalis’ award-winning orchestra
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LSU Baseball Season Ends With a Thud in 4-2 Loss to UNCTuesday, June 18th, 2013 by Thomas Mattera
Things started off bad and only got worse for the LSU Tigers baseball team Tuesday versus the University of North Carolina. The No.1 Seed Tar Heels (58-11) struck early in Omaha, Nebraska, and never let up.
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Masked Thief Steals Safe in CBD (VIDEO) by M.D. Dupuy
Tuesday, June 18th, 2013 In the wee hours of the morning on Monday, June 17, a local comic book imitator turned to the dark side and abused his super strength. An unknown suspect was caught on camera entering a business in the 800-block of South Peters Street, near Rio Mar, wearing a plastic mask that appears to be part of a Hulk costume.
NOPD Cop Loses Badge Over Bounced Check by NoDef Staff
Tuesday, June 18th, 2013 A New Orleans cop was fired for dipping below NOPD's moral standards after he bounced a check, and got caught eight years later. Jeremy Wilcox, who worked with the department's Second District, wrote a bad check for more than $2,000 in St. Charles Parish and took his license plate off his truck, the department announced Tuesday.
Low Cost Locavore: Thoughts from the Bandwagon by Lauren Zanolli
Tuesday, June 18th, 2013 I started my own week-long version of the Eat Local Challenge to see if – contrary to popular belief – it could be more than just a game for privileged people with too much time on their hands, in which the “prize” is a smug sense of self-satisfaction. Yes, I arguably have too much time on my hands. In the end though, if I felt any satisfaction with myself it was because I spent less than usual on groceries and felt healthier from eating so many vegetables, which is not such a bad thing.
Todd Rundgren To Bang the Drum with Lower 9th Ward Youth OrchestraTuesday, June 18th, 2013 by Joe Shriner
The 9th Ward is no stranger to world-renowned music legends. so perhaps it won’t come as much of a surprise when one of the most famous musicians and producers in pop history drops by. For New Orleans’ Youth Orchestra of the Lower 9th Ward, however, it’s an opportunity for the organization to meet and honor one of their biggest supporters.
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St. Roch BlockABO Dismisses St. Roch Tavern's Requests to Amend Noise, Animal Regulations
by M.D. Dupuy
The St. Roch Tavern returned to the Alcohol and Beverage Control Board’s docket on Tuesday, but the conversation ended before the words “chicken drop” were uttered.
NOLA Movie Review: This is the EndReviewer Hopes 'This is the End' is a Promise
by Sarah Shachat
Not just because of its apocalyptic subject matter, NOLA-shot This Is The End' certainly feels like the culmination of something.
Bus StopCitizens Group Reacts to End of NOLA-BR Swift Bus
by Summer Moore
The State Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) announced they would not renew the LA Swift bus service contract at the end of June. Representatives from the Department of Transportation and Ride New Orleans’ Rachel Heiligman respond to the news.
Crime BitsAccidental Shooting, Armed Robberies, Gentilly Cash Register Emptied
by Mary Kilpatrick
In this week's docket of dirty deeds, guns and knives served as common themes. Suspicion and accidents also played minor roles.
Farm to FridgeGood Eggs NOLA 'Webstand' Unites Local Producers, Consumers
by M.D. Dupuy
All of the locavore lingo that New Orleanians have been regurgitating for the past two weeks can persist after this month’s Eat Local Challenge, with help from NOLA’s Good Eggs marketplace. The San Francisco-based company is slowly rolling out in the Crescent City, offering local vendors a new way to deal with their customers.
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JeudiJune 20thBarry Stephenson's Pocket
Maison (10:00PM)
Come see the in-demand bassist perform with his own band tonight
Kermit Ruffins and the Barbecue Swingers
Vaughn's (7:00 PM)
Red beans, rice, Kermit, and you'll get to bed early
Soul Rebels
Les Bon Temps Roule (10:00 PM)
Brass Uptown!
Hot 8 Brass Band
Candlelight Lounge (8:00PM)
Shake your brass in the Treme with a blend of hip hop, R&B, and pop
The Trio feat. Johnny Vidacovich & Guests
Maple Leaf (8:00PM)
One of New Orleans’ best percussionist invites his friends to the stage
Brass-A-Holics
PubliQ House (9:30PM)
Brass with electric guitar and keyboard
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Lil Wayne Walks On American Flag in Hollygrove, Apologizes (VIDEO)Tuesday, June 18th, 2013 With skateboarding among his hobbies and a past gun arrest, Lil Wayne is no stranger to rebellion. But he's never truly shamed the nation until now. A video released shows Weezy stepping on an American flag during a recent video shoot in his native Hollygrove.
Tell Tale Part: Cantrell's Gert Town Listen by Leslie Gamboni
Tuesday, June 18th, 2013 District “B” Councilmember LaToya Cantrell launched the modestly titled initative “Tell Cantrell” today. As one would expect, the program seeks to foster dialogue between government and the community, specifically in the Gert Town neighborhood.
Diana Ross to Perform at the Saenger Theatre by NoDef Staff
Tuesday, June 18th, 2013 Motown monarch Diana Ross is joining the long list of celebrities that will perform for the Saenger’s grand reopening this Fall. Ross will perform Wednesday, October 30, at 8pm.
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Art Openings & Shows in NOLA

June 5-June 12The art scene continues to roll forward with openings on St. Claude and new nights at NOMA and evenings at the Ogden. Multiple exhibitions at The Front give viewers a multi-media experience from Flavin-esq neon lights to piles of wood to drawings and the silver screen. NOMA continues their conversations on the world’s fair, while the Ogden welcomes a music maven. Check out a full list of opening and ongoing events below.
Each week, NoDef brings you comprehensive listings of the visual arts in the Crescent City from St. Claude to Julia
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Pipeline Explodes in Washington Parish by NoDef Staff
Tuesday, June 18th, 2013 A gas pipeline exploded Tuesday morning in Washington Parish, marking the third blast in a week. According to state emergency officials, the 30 in. natural gas pipeline near the town of Enon ruptured. The fire was extinguished by about 8 a.m., according to the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness.
Today in New Orleans 6.18.13Tuesday, June 18th, 2013 Today, continue the Eat Local Challenge at the Crescent City Farmers Market, see a free film screening from DJ Souls Sister, and enjoy the Rolling Through Food Truck Fest in Broadmoor. Happy Birthday to No Limit rapper and NOLA native Vyshonn King Miller, aka Silkk the Shocker, born on June 18, 1975. Now, more to do this Tuesday.
Lakeview Lawn Larcenist ArrestedMonday, June 17th, 2013 Police arrested a man Monday who is allegedly responsible for looting lawn equipment in Lakeview. According to officer Garry Flot, police spotted Kevin Alvis, 50, driving a car in New Orleans East that matched a stolen vehicle in a crime from June 9 on Louis XIV St.
Bike Easy Incident Map Tracks Traffic, Cycle Crimes by M.D. Dupuy
Monday, June 17th, 2013 Bike Easy is always on the search for better ways to ride, and their updated incident map offers cyclists a crime map that NOPD does not yet provide. Recently extended to the Greater New Orleans Area, and equipped with user friendly search features, the map updates traffic incidents and bike thefts on a daily to weekly basis.
Elbert Guillory Explains Party Switch, 'Government Plantation' (VIDEO) by William Dilella
Monday, June 17th, 2013 Recently, State Sen. Elbert Guillory became the latest Louisiana pol to pull the party switch, making the Democratic state senator a Republican one. Now, weeks after that switch was announced, Guillory released a video on "Why I'm a Republican."
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Shades of NOLAKrewe du Optic Set to Roll Debut Line of Artist-Made Sunglasses
by Leslie Gamboni
New Orleans, home of many muses, has inspired an artist to combine his love for design, photography, and the city. The end product is the manifestation of a growing collection of handmade limited edition sunglasses designed in tribute to NOLA.
Mr. Okra In Your PocketMr. Okra Records Talking Keychain (VIDEO)
by Matt McCann
Folks from the Ninth Ward to Uptown light up when they hear Mr. Okra’s unmistakable voice coming through his truck’s speakers, and now, fans of the New Orleans fixture can have him in their pockets.
Potluck in the Park Markey Park Closed for Renovations; Clouet Gardens Seeks to Fill the Void
by Summer Moore
With Markey Park closed for renovations until the end of June, The Clouet Gardens, a volunteer/donation run park, invites the Bywater neighborhood into their space to play by hosting a Potluck BBQ Block Party this Saturday June 15th at 4pm.
Costly CuisineYou Can't Have it All: The Challenges of Eating Local
by Lauren Zanolli
For the entire month of June, The NOLA Locavores group is running its third annual Eat Local Challenge, a 30-day call to action to New Orleanians to consume only ingredients – including oil and seasonings – that were farmed, raised or caught within 200 miles of the city. Lauren Zanolli explores the financial constraints of local eating and offers recipes for low-cost locavores.
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Mysteries of PrehistoryThis week, the Louisiana Lazarus unearths the latest Bayou State education controversy.
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Lower Garden District Murder Suspect Sketched by NoDef Staff
Monday, June 17th, 2013 A mysterious murder shook the Lower Garden District late last week. On Monday, police released a sketch of a suspect in the case. About 1 a.m. Friday, police responded to a call in the 2000 block of Pyrtania St. They found a 33-year-old man dead from a shot to the head, and the house ransacked.
Tropical Update: TD 2 Not Threatening NOLA by M.D. Dupuy
Monday, June 17th, 2013 New Orleans is staying vigilant with an active hurricane season predicted by the NOAA, but the latest Tropical Depression to brew near the Gulf of Mexico does not appear to pose a threat. Tropical Depression 2 is currently forming off of the coast of Belize, and an advisory was issued this morning at 11am EDT, 10am CST.
Atlanta Sports Talk Radio Hosts Mock Saints Hero Steve Gleason, ALS by NoDef Staff
Monday, June 17th, 2013 UPDATED 5:15 PM
Atlanta sports talk radio hosts were suspended Monday after mocking Saints hero Steve Gleason and ALS. According to a post on TigerDroppings, hosts of 790 The Zone's Mayhem in the AM reportedly staged a call-in segment where a man pretended to be Gleason talking through his computerized voice. One of the hosts tried to apologize, but it wasn't enough.
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