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Food of the Day: Trout Baquet

Authored by: David Stafford

Submitted: Sun, 05/05/2013 - 12:07pm

Tag(s): Jazz Fest

Our food of the day today: Trout Baquet.

Trout Baquet is buttery trout, topped with lump crabmeat. Fantastic, and you can get it at the Baquet's restaurant, Li’l Dizzy’s Café on Esplanade.

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It's Not Jazz Fest Without Mango Freeze!

Authored by: Melanie Merz

Submitted: Sun, 05/05/2013 - 11:28am

Tag(s): Jazz Fest

WWOZ's fresh, juicy, frozen deliciosness generally referred to as Mango Freeze has been a Jazz Fest tradition since 1994. If you want really dive into the splednor, read up on Behind the Sorbet: The True Story of Mango Freeze.

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BILL’S JAZZ FEST PICKS – DAY VII

Authored by: Bill DeTurk [Show Host]

Submitted: Sun, 05/05/2013 - 8:21am

Tag(s): Show host blog

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No Andy Williams, not Christmas, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, the unchallenged greatest music and culture event on the planet. People say it is the coolest sloppiest Fest on record… maybe, but the music and the spirit of the guests are warm and welcoming as always.

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Jazz Fest Highlights

Authored by: David Stafford

Submitted: Sun, 05/05/2013 - 7:46am

Tag(s): Jazz Fest

Second Weekend Photo Highlights

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Jazz Fest Photo Highlights

Authored by: David Stafford

Submitted: Sun, 05/05/2013 - 7:46am

Tag(s): Jazz Fest

Second Weekend Photo Highlights

Sunday |

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Today at Jazz Fest: Sunday, May 5

Authored by: David Stafford

Submitted: Sun, 05/05/2013 - 7:10am

Tag(s): Jazz Fest

Here are a few things of note happening today at Jazz Fest:

Nicholas Payton Interview, 1:30 - 2:15 on the Allison Miner Music Heritage Stage, inside the Grandstand.

Brushy One-String of Jamaica, 3:50-4:50 in the Blues Tent

Walter “Wolfman” Washington & the Roadmasters, 3:50-4:50 in the Blues Tent.

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Know Your Venues: The Peoples Health Economy Hall Tent

Authored by: David Stafford

Submitted: Sat, 05/04/2013 - 4:10pm

Tag(s): Jazz Fest

The Congo Square Stage is not the only Jazz Fest venue named after a Treme landmark: the Peoples Health Economy Hall Tent is named for Economy Hall, former home of the Economy Society, an early twentieth century mutual aid and benefit society.

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Najee Dorsey in the Congo Square African Marketplace

Authored by: Melanie Merz

Submitted: Sat, 05/04/2013 - 4:00pm

Tag(s): Jazz Fest

Artist Najee Dorse in front of his work in the Congo Square African Marketplace.

The Congo Square African Marketplace is a vibrant artspace alongside the bombastic Congo Square stage. Featuring different local, national, and international artists each weekend, the market is a colorful and dynamic celebration of contemporary craftsmanship and art.

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Down in The Folk Village

Authored by: Danielle Dietze

Submitted: Sat, 05/04/2013 - 2:51pm

Tag(s): Jazz Fest

Nestled up in the heart of Jazz Fest lies the Louisiana Folklore Village, a market displaying handmade crafts consisting of everything from glittery high heels to traditional boat building. With intricacy and dedication each craft preserves the unique culture and deep-rooted traditions of Louisiana craftsmanship.

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