This Weekend: LPO performs Mahler’s Symphony No. 9

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  What:  LPO performs Mahler’s 9th When:  May 19th at 8pm Where:  Mahalia Jackson Theater How much:  Tickets start at $20, but student discount tickets available for $10.   This Saturday, May 19, the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and the Symphony Chorus of New Orleans will perform Gustav Mahler’s last complete symphony work. This is a one-night only performance, so make sure to clear your schedules lest you miss this stunning work. You can buy tickets here or at the theater.  For students, bring your student ID and you can get… Read More »

Upcoming Events in NOLA

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ONGOING YLC Wednesdays at the Square March 14 – May 30 Shriley Rabe Masinter: “Made in Louisiana” Exhibition May 5 – 26 The Aquarium Gallery and Studio’s “Vital Organ” May 12 – June 3 Cripple Creek Players Present Aristophanes’ LYSISTRATA! May 18 – June 3 Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo May 18 – 20 New Orleans Wine and Food Experience May 22 – 26 Greek Festival May 25 – 27 FestiGals – The Ultimate Girlfriend Getaway Weekend June 21 – 24 THURSDAY, MAY 17 Bubbles & Baubles Party Hattie Sparks, 714 Adams Street… Read More »

Christian Radke: Son of a Preacher Man

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When I first heard (and, let’s be honest, saw) Christian Radke in action it was hard for me to believe that he perfected his instrument growing up in his parent’s church. This sultry R&B singer is a  far cry from any alter boy I have ever seen and has the white boy swagger reminiscent of my high school crush. Jon B. Radke oozes sexuality on stage often gyrating and dancing provocatively with the random women he pulls up stage to swoon. Hailing from the West Bank (what he and his… Read More »

2012 New Orleans Film Festival Seeking Submissions

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  The New Orleans Film Society is now accepting submissions for the 23rd annual New Orleans Film Festival, to be held October 12-18, 2012. They are looking for new and original films completed on or after July 1, 2011, and are accepting films in eight categories: narrative feature, narrative short, documentary feature, documentary short, animated short, experimental short, Louisiana feature, and Louisiana short. ENTER HERE. The final deadline for submitting a film is June 4.

Food Spotlight: Liuzza’s is NOLA’s Best Lunch

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Do you ever find yourself getting anxious around noon? Does your mind jump from Johnny’s Po Boys to Guy’s, from St. James Cheese Company to Stein’s, yearning to hone in on the perfect lunchtime fix? Ladies and gents, I’ve found it. Let me introduce to you Liuzza’s By the Track, home of NOLA’s greatest lunch. Tucked away on a quiet corner near the Fair Grounds Race Course, Liuzza’s can easily sneak under your radar. I warn you not to let this happen! Instead, take a trip up Esplanade and treat yourself… Read More »