SECTIONS:Defender PicksSamediMay 25th
1200 Robert E. Lee Blvd (11:00 AM- 11:00 PM) The Holy Trinity Cathedral is inviting Grecophiles of all ages out to Bayou St. John for goat burgers, traditional music and dancing, and regional libations
New Orleans Food and Wine Expo Grand Tastings The Convention Center (2:00PM- 5:00 PM) An experience for both foodies and wine connoisseurs, with live music by The Nigel Hall Band
Tigers, Bananas, Bears... Oh Yeah! Michalopoulos Studio (2:00PM and 8:00 PM) An interactive and sparkling performance presented by Nari Tomassetti
Zephyr Field (4:00PM and 6:00 PM) New Orleans baseball against the Omaha Storm Chasers
Gerken Bike’s 5 Year Anniversary Party Gerken Bike’s Back Yard (7:00 PM) Drinks! Snacks! Thanks! And music by Raya Brass Band and others
Birdfoot Festival’s Final Gala Concert Tulane University’s Dixon Hall (8:00 PM) The final evening of a chamber music festival that has something for classical aficionados and dilettantes alike
Shadowbox Theatre (8:00 PM) Straightforward conversational drama explores one area's gentrification through 50 years
Howlin’ Wolf (9:00 PM) A funky two night celebration of the band’s 30th anniversary
Hustle Saturdays with DJ Soul Sister Hi- Ho Lounge (11:00 PM) Weekly dance party with the Queen of Soul DimancheMay 26th1200 Robert E. Lee Blvd (11:00 AM- 9:00 PM) The Holy Trinity Cathedral is inviting Grecophiles of all ages out to Bayou St. John for goat burgers, traditional music and dancing, and regional libations
Zephyr Field (2:00 PM) New Orleans baseball against the Omaha Storm Chasers
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
Tigers, Bananas, Bears... Oh Yeah! Art Klub, 513 Elysian Fields Ave (8:00 PM) An interactive and sparkling performance presented by Nari Tomassetti
Shadowbox Theatre (8:00 PM) Straightforward conversational drama explores one area's gentrification through 50 years
Hot 8 Brass Band Howlin’ Wolf Den (10:00PM) Weekly gig from some of the city’s best in brass
Joe Krown feat. Russell Batiste and Walter "Wolfman" Washington Maple Leaf (10:30PM) Weekly gig on Oak with Krown on the organ, Washington firing up the guitar strings, and Batiste on the drums. LundiMay 27thZephyr Field (1:00 PM) New Orleans baseball against the Omaha Storm Chasers
The Healing Center (7:00 PM) The French Alliance’s Cine-Club screens a French romantic film with English Subtitles
Hi-Ho Lounge (8:00 PM) King James & the Special Men Charmaine Neville Band New Orleans Jazz Vipers Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes |
All Mixed Up: Dragon's Den Hosts Fundraiser for Young DJ's New Orleans’ next generation of musicians is rising, and they do not all play horns. Friday night, The Dragon’s Den (435 Esplanade) is hosting an event from 10 pm to 3 am for NOLA MIX, a local program that supports the growth of musicians and DJs of all ages and talent, featuring DJs from around New Orleans. DJ’s and artists include Brice Nice, DJ Otto, DJ Proppa Bear, DJ Pr_ck, DJ DubLa, DJ Yamin, DJ Tony Skratchere, DJ BeesKnees, and Slangston Hughes with Fo on the Flo.
Co-founded by Ben Epstein, otherwise known as DJ Yamin, and Jerald White in 2011, students learn about DJing and music production, including scratching, mixing, technology, art and the history of DJing.
“It gives kids not only a place to go to after school, but it gives them a skill that they can bring back to their community,” says co-founder Epstein. “It is also about life skills that they can apply to their own lives.”
With their newfound skills they can play for their community and, in time, hold their own shows.
“They become like little entrepreneurs,” says Epstein.
Epstein and other teachers in the program go beyond simply the half-an-hour music lesson and also help to mentor students.
“We do mentoring stuff as well, so if people have homework or issues at home we can help. We try to reach the whole person,” says Epstein.
According to Epstein, local DJs have been really supportive about donating their time for the NOLA MIX event. Many see the event as giving back.
“Everybody has been really excited…to pass along what they have done to another generation of students. They are contributing to the New Orleans DJ music and culture,” says Epstein.
A suggested $10 donation is requested at the door, but anything helps. The Dragon’s Den will also donate 25 percent of all its food and beverage sales to NOLA MIX, so drink up in support.
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