Best Local Radio Show for Insomniac Hipsters: Late Night Swingin' Big Band Jazz of the 20s, 30s, and 40s with the Minister of Swing on WWOZ 90.7FM New Orleans airing Friday mornings at midnight (That's Thursday night to most people). It's not always big band, however. Sometimes it’s just Fats Waller with a pipe organ or Red McKenzie with a comb and a few friends. And it's not always swing, either. Sometimes the Minister goes be-bop (Charlie Ventura), L ...
1. Ampersand (1100 Tulane Ave.,587-3737) The big name DJs that this high energy dance club has on its roster keeps the place packed and the crowd dressed to impress. It’s the place to go to for house and techno lovers who want to dance the night away in a trendy atmosphere.
2. Republic (828 S. Peters St.,528-8282) 3. Generations Hall (310 Andrew Higgins Dr., 568-1700)
Best Happy Hour:
1.Coyote Ugly (225 N. Peters, 561-0003) From 5 to 7 PM there’s ... Read More >>
Those of us who call New Orleans home understand that New Orleans is not simply a culture unto itself, but rather blend of many cultures emanating from the transient nature of a port city. Similarly, traditional New Orleans jazz encompasses an amalgamation of the musical influences of its widely varied cultural and ethnic influences, and Evan Christopher understands them all. Delta Bound features twelve tracks, five of which are Christ ... Read More >>
In celebration of the company’s 30th anniversary as the Gulf Coast region’s premier specialty coffee chain, PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans is going to be sponsoring a ‘Free Granita Day’ this summer! Twelve ounce cups of their classic chilled coffee drinks will be given to every customer gracing the doorstep of any PJ’s citywide, all day. Cool your heels inside and cool your throats as well on June 21 – perfect timing as the summer heat sets in. ... Read More >>
