As spring begins, Art in Bloom will return to the New Orleans Museum of Art. This year, NOMA will host floral displays by more than 75 exhibitors throughout all three floors of galleries. Each display takes inspiration from work in the museum’s permanent display and this year’s theme, “Paradise Under the Palms.” The floral displays Read More…
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Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo announces daily music lineup
The Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo has announced the daily music lineup for its 2023 festival, taking place May 19 to 21st on the banks of Bayou St. John. Early-bird pricing on weekend passes is available until March 6, festival organizers also announced. The complete daily music and comedy lineups are listed below: Friday, May 19 Yonder Read More…
New Orleans rap artists to headline Bayou Boogaloo
The New Orleans hip-hop scene will be well-represented at the 2023 Bayou Boogaloo. The organizers of the spring festival on Bayou St. John announced Tuesday (Jan. 25) that rapper and Cash Money Records alum Juvenile will headline, joined by bounce artists Partners N Crime and DJ Jubilee. The 16th Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo returns to the Read More…
Bayou Boogaloo celebrates its Sweet 16 with $16 weekend passes
The 16th Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo is set to return to the banks and waters of Bayou St. John from May 19 to 21. To celebrate its Sweet Sixteen anniversary, Bayou Boogaloo 2023 is offering its three-day passes, with in and out privileges, for $16. Music lovers have to act quickly, however. On Tuesday (Jan. 24), Read More…
Mart for Art’s Sake: Juli Juneau exhibits her art glass in City Park
By Jeanne D’Arcy, Mid-City Messenger Mid-City resident and glass artist Juli Juneau will be showing her work at the Arts Markets on Saturday (Jan. 14) on the Goldring/Woldenberg Great Lawn in City Park. Juneau was vice president of CNN News Radio New Orleans when she discovered glass blowing. “I really liked glass, and in 1999, Read More…
Mart for Art’s Sake: Mid-City resident showcases New Orleans in reverse glass paintings
By Jeanne D’Arcy, Mid-City Messenger Visual artist and Mid-City resident Megan Barnes has been showing and selling her work at the Arts Market for about seven years. “A friend, who is an art collector told me about it,” says Barnes. “I really liked the fact that people could talk to and interact with the creators Read More…
Chickie Wah Wah to celebrate its reopening Wednesday under new owners
By Marielle Songy, Mid-City Messenger After spending the summer shuttered, Mid-City music venue Chickie Wah Wah, will reopen on Wednesday (Dec. 7 ). The club has been recovering from the loss of original owner Dale Triguero, who died in July 2021, as music venues everywhere still struggled with pandemic shutdowns and slowdowns. Triguero moved to Read More…
Supernova to light up the Greenway Plaza this weekend
The Supernova will light up the Lafitte Greenway Station and Plaza this weekend with a luminescent outdoor art exhibit, live music and a holiday market. The Greenway’s annual fundraiser highlighting New Orleans culture, music, food and art will be held evenings beginning Thursday (Dec. 8) and ending Saturday (Dec. 10). The free, outdoor experience will Read More…
Deutsches Haus’ holiday market brings Germany to bayou
The Deutsches Haus is holding its fourth annual Christkindl Markt this weekend over three days, from Friday (Dec. 2) to Sunday (Dec. 4) In the centuries-old tradition of German Christmas markets, there will be booths for holiday shopping and treats. New this year will be evening shopping under lights. The market will feature items from Read More…
Mid-City artists open their studio doors Saturday for exhibit and sale
The 25 or so artists working from Mid-City Art Studios are opening their doors on Saturday (Nov. 12), holding the first Open Studios in two years.< The local artists have traditionally opened their studios yearly on the second Saturday of November — giving the public a chance to view their creative efforts and their workspaces Read More…