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Jeudi

May 23rd


Much Ado About Nothing

NOMA’s Besthoff Sculpture Garden (5:00 PM)

The NOLA Project presents this festive comedy that pits two of Shakespeare's most beloved characters in a war of words and wits

 

Thursdays at Twilight with Alex McMurray

City Park’s Botanical Garden (5:00 PM)

New Orleanian songwriter performs at the weekly outdoor concert series

 

After Hours with Seth Walker

The Ogden Museum (6:00 PM)

Singer/ songwriter who has recently performed at Austin City Limits Music Festival and provided tour support for Raul Malo and the Wood Brothers

 

Maya Erdelyi Reception and Film Screening

The Foundation Gallery (6:00 PM)      

A screening of Maya's award-winning animation "Pareidolia" followed by a Q &A with the artist

 

Night Train

Snug Harbor (8:00 & 10:00 PM)

The third evening of a chamber music festival that has something for classical aficionados and dilettantes alike


 

Marcel Black

Hi Ho Lounge (9:00 PM)

Hip hop artist raps on St. Claude with his album Trap Hop

 

Stoop Kids

Circle Bar (10:00 PM)

Performing tracks from the new album 'What a World'

Drew Brees 3rd in Sports Illustrated's 'Fortunate 50' List


Who Dats already thought the Saints' Drew Brees was a god, and according to Sports Illustrated's list “The Fortunate 50,” his pay reflects his divinity. With a salary of $40,000,000 and another $7,800,000 in endorsements (including his recent Wrangler deal), Breesus rounds out the trinity at number three, out of all of the athletes in the country.


Drew Brees Reps Wrangler Denim in Ad (VIDEO)


Drew Brees is expanding his dynasty to denim. The Saints star signed with Wrangler brand jeans, joining the likes of Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Brett Favre.  Soon, you'll see him outside of your newsfeed, striking poses on posters in nearby Targets, Walmarts, and K-Marts.


Wrestlemania 30 Coming to the Superdome?


A mere two weeks after hosting the Super Bowl, New Orleans is ready to announce another huge event. Tom Benson, Da Mayor and the Saints are ready to make the official announcement about a big event coming to Da Dome next year. An advisory about the latest big news went out Friday, with details about an event in Spring 2014, but not the identity of this mystery event.


Super Service Challenge Winners Awarded $25,000 Each


There’s been a lot of buzz about the economic impact of the Super Bowl on the city, but local businesses aren’t the only beneficiaries. Winners have been determined for the Super Service Challenge, as five local charities have received $25,000 through a partnership between the Brees Dream Foundation and Companies with a Mission.


Race to Super Bowl Scavenger Hunt Kicks off NOLA 10


by Sarah Esenwein

While New Orleans preps with barricades and scaffolding for parades, floats and massive throngs of Carnival party-goers, football fans are gearing up for the city’s historic tenth Super Bowl. To help get local fans into the action, Verizon Wireless has instituted a ten-event agenda, called the NOLA 10, honoring ten NFL legends including the Saints own Drew Brees. The kickoff to the New Orleans Super Bowl festivities started yesterday with Brees hosting a rousing ‘Race to the Superbowl’ scavenger hunt through the French Quarter.  


Jahri Evans and Thomas Morstead Join Brees in Pro Bowl


by Sarah Esenwein

A Two Dat Super Bowl win is out of the question, but our Saints are still getting some national recognition. It was announced Saturday that New Orleans Saints RG Jahri Evans and punter, Thomas Morestead will be joining QB Drew Brees in Hawaii for the Pro Bowl on January 27th.
 


Verizon and Drew Brees Host Race to Super Bowl XLVII


On Monday afternoon, tourists won’t be the only ones using the French Quarter as a giant playground. The Verizon and Drew Brees-hosted “Verizon Race to Super Bowl XLVII” are offering an interactive adventure through the Vieux Carre, a kind of technology-based scavenger hunt for grown ups. The best part is, the four lucky winners win tickets to Super Bowl XLVII.


Brees: Goodell Has 'Little to No Credibility'


Once again, Breesus has emerged from the mountain with new wisdom, and it didn't include kind words for NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. At a press conference Wednesday, Brees weighed in on the decision by former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue to reverse the Bounty suspensions of Jon Vilma, Will Smith and two former Saints. "Basically what got overturned was 31 games of suspension, millions of dollars of salary, but most importantly their reputations," Brees said.


NoDef Crossword No. 14: Pick 5


With Drew Brees throwing way more interceptions than we're used to and the Powerball Lottery Jackpot, it's been a busy time for those with a handful of picks on the brain. Chief Puzzler Paolo Roy is among them, taking the entire Pick 5 universe and distilling into one neat, New Orleans-themed crossword. Click through to try your chances at this week's puzzle:


Drew Brees, Family Go Person to Person (VIDEO)


As promised,  Breesus and his wife Brittany let the whole country peek around inside the Uptown home of the Saints QB last night via the wonders of satellite link. After warming up with some snakety nakedy talk at the family picture table, the Brees walked Charlie Rose and Lara Logan through the rest of the house for some talk of bounties, coins. Then is probably the family's next generation of QB. Click through to view full video:


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