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Video only: Stefon Harris & Blackout live from Jazz & Heritage Center, Mon. 8p

Sat, 09/15/18

Authored by: Carrie Booher

Anders Osborne's Send Me A Friend & Imagine Recovery are launching a new FREE monthly series of events where creative sober people can come together to share ideas, inspiration, and learn new tools to stay creative, happy, and connected. Send Me A Friend’s mission is to su... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 09/14/18

Sat, 09/15/18

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 Hold It Willie Mitchell 02:24 Sunrise Serenade/Hold It!!! Here's Willie Mitchell 2 I'll Keep My Light In My Window New York Community Choir 02:41 Make Every Day Count (Expanded Edition) 3 Ernest Franklin / Kickin' Life Ernest Frankli... Read more

The Beatles play City Park and meet Fats Domino: Tricentennial Music Moment

Fri, 09/14/18

It was a hot day in September 1964 when the Beatles took to the stage in City Park-- and screaming fans from around the Gulf area greeted them. But the Beatles themselves were more excited to meet one of their heroes: Fats Domino. Read more

5 things to know for 9/14 - 9/20

Thu, 09/13/18

Authored by: Carrie Booher

1) Irish Fest is happening on Saturday at the Kingsley House (1600 Constance)! Headliners this year include Lost Bayou Ramblers, Stephen’s Green with Andy O’Driscoll & Martin Doyle, and Richie Safford & Dancers Lead Ceili with Everyone. Admission is $10 for adults and free ... Read more

Good Fellas Second Line Parade, Sun. 1p

Thu, 09/13/18

Sun, 09/09/18

Authored by: Carrie Booher

Wednesdays on the Point starts in Algiers on September 19! This free concert series runs from 5:30-8:30p each week. Vendors sell food and drinks. Here's this year's lineup: Sep. 19: Honey Island Swamp Band Sep. 26: Funk Monkey f/Arsene DeLay and the Iceman Special Oct. 3: S... Read more

Video: 9th Ward Hunters practice 2018

Sat, 09/08/18

With less than 6 months to go to Mardi Gras, here's a brief look back at Carnival 2018, as Big Chief Thomas "Bo" Dean of the Cheyenne Hunters invades the Mardi Gras Indian 9th Ward Hunters practice for a verbal battle with Big Chief Romeo Bougere of the 9th Ward Hunters. Read more