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May 22nd

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, Benedick and Beatrice, in a war of words and wits

 

Artist Inc. Fundraiser

1445 Pauger Street (6:00 PM)

Cultural philanthropists Dorian and Kel Bennett have opened their historic Marigny home for this inaugural event with music, theater and dance performances

 

Retox with Tinsel Teeth

Circle Bar (10:00 PM)

Punk rock on Lee Circle

 

Walter Wolfman Washington

d.b.a. (10:00 PM)

Fiery blues on Frenchmen - every week

 

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

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'

Michoud Mayhem: Woman Dead, Bus Carrying Students Swamped After Crash


Chaos on the I-10 left a charter bus full of students in the swamp, and the driver of a car dead on Thursday morning. After 10 a.m., a woman driving a Honda Accord eastbound on Interstate 10 near the Michoud Boulevard lost control of her car as it began to hydroplane, according to New Orleans police. The car then crossed the median.


Man Missing from N.O. East


A 34-year-old man is missing from New Orleans East, and he is in need of his medication. Antonio Lorio was last seen on the morning of April 30, in the 7000 block of Lawrence Road.


Wally World to Add Retail, 300 Jobs in New Orleans East


The groundbreaking ceremony of a new Walmart in eastern New Orleans on Monday began with a prayer. The construction marks a milestone in the community’s rebuilding: The superstore has been absent from the area since Hurricane Katrina and the Federal Flood, which closed a location at 6901 Bundy Road.


Missing 12-Year-Old Sought


The New Orleans Police Department needs the public's help to locate a 12-year-old girl who is missing from New Orleans East. According to police, Aaronisha Miller was last seen Monday afternoon at home in the 14000 block of Wales Street.


Revamped NO East Park Offers Youth Programs, Pool


With summer right around the corner, Mayor Mitch and council members gathered at the newly renovated Joe W. Brown Recreation Center in the heart of New Orleans East. Officials announced the numerous opportunities available to kids and teens over the summer, which include a youth camp, employment opportunities, and swimming lessons. 


Teen Missing from N.O. East


An 18-year-old teenager has been missing from New Orleans East since March 16, 2013. Donovan McClebb was last scene by his temporary guardian, Demetres Williams, on the 8500 block of Gervais Street. 


3-Year-Old Shot in New Orleans East


Update: 1:10 p.m.

A three-year-old boy was shot in New Orleans East Friday night, and New Orleans police made an arrest in the case. About 6 p.m., police were notified that the boy was shot in the hand in the 6000 block of Kuebel Dr. The shooting is being treated as an accident, police said.


Knife-Wielding Woman Chases One, Stabs Another


New Orleans police booked a 25-year-old woman with attempted first-degree murder and aggravated assault in connection a double stabbing in New Orleans East Friday morning.


Crescent City Crime: Central City Murder, Arrests in N.O. East Slaying


A man was killed while driving a car in Central City Tuesday night. Meanwhile, NOPD officers made a pair of arrests and released new details on a Monday night murder in New Orleans East.


Man Killed in New Orleans East


New Orleans police are investigating a New Orleans East shooting that left one 28-year-old man dead. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. in the 14000 block of Willowbrook Drive, officials said. The man’s name is being withheld pending the notification of his family.


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