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Steve Aoki: Breaking barriers and bring the bass
The Hullabaloo Online
Aoki, who recently released his first full-length album Wonderland, is on a nationwide tour alongside recent Dim Mak signee Datsik. The tour, which spans 45 cities, lasts until the end of June and hits The Sugar Mill in New Orleans on Saturday, Feb. 4.

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Posted on 3 February 2012 | 1:31 pm


It'd be a krime not to go
The Hullabaloo Online
Unlike many of the Krewes in the city, which pride themselves on exclusivity and rosters of old New Orleans families, KdV is made up largely of New Orleans transplants. These New Orleans expats join natives and give the parade a sense of inclusivity ...

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Posted on 3 February 2012 | 1:31 pm


Slidin' with Trombone Shorty
The Hullabaloo Online
In his teens, he was a member of the Stooges Brass Band and went on to attend the New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts. After playing horns in Lenny Kravitz's world tour in 2005, Andrews began his solo career. Andrews' uniquely jazzy rhythms give ...

Posted on 3 February 2012 | 1:10 pm


Austin Versteeg Podiums at Gatorz Opener in Tucson
WhoWon.com
After a solid outing at the season opening Florida Winter Tour Formula Kart weekend at the beginning of January and showing speed to run at the front during the Rotax weekend, Versteeg excelled this past weekend at the series opener for the Gatorz ...

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Posted on 3 February 2012 | 12:59 pm


Live Music Blog (blog)

Hangout 2012 Lineup Release Waiting Game
Live Music Blog (blog)
Judging by the facts that (a) last year's lineup came out this week and (2) that the festival is a mere 3.5 months away, the lineup should be arriving any day now…right? Although not necessarily direct competitors, the relationship between New Orleans ...

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Posted on 2 February 2012 | 3:54 pm


Last Days For Blue Men Group In New Orleans
Bayoubuzz
The fourth of five shows staged this season in New Orleans by Broadway Across America, Blue Man Group will be performing through Sunday, February 5 at the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts in Louis Armstrong Park.

Posted on 2 February 2012 | 11:20 am


OffBeat Magazine

Jazz Fest and Congo Square 2012 Posters Revealed: Trombone Shorty and Shamarr ...
OffBeat Magazine
One of the many events surrounding the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is the release each of the year of the official Jazz Fest poster and the accompanying Congo Square poster, both of which have become collectors items for Fest and art fans.

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Posted on 1 February 2012 | 1:15 pm


UptownMessenger.com

Comedy festival returns to Freret
UptownMessenger.com
The Fifth Annual New Orleans Comedy and Arts Festival will run from Wednesday to Friday with two shows nightly at Freret's La Nuit Theater. NOCAF is the longest running festival in the Gulf South dedicated to comedy. We're celebrating our fifth ...

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Posted on 1 February 2012 | 9:46 am


Modern Vintage
My New Orleans
Ethereal layers of embroidered tulles and silks, artisanal invitations, antique pearls, Old Garden roses and heirloom custom linens illustrate the Old-World charm of New Orleans' nuptial traditions. Starting downtown at the foot of Canal Street and ...

Posted on 1 February 2012 | 12:42 am


Freret Funnies: New Orleans Comedy and Arts Festival Starts Wednesday
NOLA Defender
by Brad Rhines If the hilarity of city council meetings and NOPD press conferences is starting to wear thin, get ready for some new jokes this week as La Nuit Theater hosts its 5th Annual New Orleans Comedy and Arts Festival.

Posted on 31 January 2012 | 1:27 pm


Gambit's 2012 Winter Restaurant Guide: Seafood
bestofneworleans.com
Galley's popular soft-shell crab po-boy is the same one served at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Reservations accepted for large parties. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$ GAZEBO CAFE 1018 Decatur St., 525-8899; ...

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Posted on 31 January 2012 | 11:08 am


Not Just for Geeks Anymore
My New Orleans (blog)
Last year around this time I wrote a preview of New Orleans' first Comic Con. While last year's con was impressive (especially for the first year of such a large event), this year's topped it in many ways. If you've gotten this far, ...

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Posted on 30 January 2012 | 11:35 pm


Moneycontrol.com

Pow! Bamf! Comic Con To Hit Crescent City This Weekend
WDSU New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS -- Science fiction, fantasy and comic books will all collide for the plethora of fans who will wait anxiously to meet some of the biggest names in the genre. The event kicks off on Saturday at the Ernest M. Morial Convention center.
Comic Con comes to New OrleansExaminer.com

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Posted on 27 January 2012 | 5:31 pm


Pow! Bamf! Comic Con To Hit Crescent City This Weekend
WDSU New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS -- Science fiction, fantasy and comic books will all collide for the plethora of fans who will wait anxiously to meet some of the biggest names in the genre. The event kicks off on Saturday at the Ernest M. Morial Convention center.

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Posted on 27 January 2012 | 5:31 pm


A soulful celebration
The Hullabaloo Online
The band, known for its funky spin on the New Orleans brass style, is active on both the local and national music scenes. The band will take a break from its weekly shows at Le Bon Temps and begin a months-long tour Feb.

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Posted on 26 January 2012 | 10:34 pm


Today in New Orleans: Highballs, High Art and "Hairspray!"
My New Orleans
In honor of the grand reopening, the Carousel will offer complimentary Buffalo Trace Old Fashioneds, a sneak peak of events for TOTC 2012, a preview of Robert Rodriguez' 2012 festival poster and more. 214 Royal Street, beginning at 1:30 pm Hosted by ...

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Posted on 25 January 2012 | 3:21 pm


Today in New Orleans: Convento, Choirs and Cagers
My New Orleans
The Mardi Gras Chorus, the Greater New Orleans Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, will hold auditions at 7 pm at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1001 West Esplanade Ave., Kenner. The Globetrotters' 2012 world tour pays a visit to the Houma ...

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Posted on 24 January 2012 | 4:39 am


This Weekend in New Orleans: Costumes, Comedy, Trumpets and Trees
My New Orleans
Get your science on with thousands of other festival-goers at WeatherFest, noon to 4 pm Sunday at Exhibit Hall C of the Ernest M. Morial Convention Center (900 Convention Center Blvd.). Admission is free. More information available at the American ...

Posted on 20 January 2012 | 4:36 am


Music alumnus presents free outreach programs at Loyola and local public schools
Loyola University New Orleans
Loyola University College of Music and Fine Arts alumnus and saxophonist Jake Saslow '09 will return to New Orleans Jan. 18 - 20 to perform at Snug Harbor Bistro and conduct free outreach programs at Loyola and in New Orleans public schools.

Posted on 17 January 2012 | 2:51 pm


al.com

Aretha Franklin to play New Orleans' Essence Fest
Houma Courier
Buy Photo Associated Press Te Associated Press NEW ORLEANS — Newly engaged queen of soul Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige, Stephanie Mills and Charlie Wilson are among entertainers set to perform at this summer's Essence Music Festival in New Orleans.
Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige, Charlie Wilson, others to headline Essence ...Washington Post
Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige on lineup for Essence Music Festival in New ...al.com
Aretha Franklin Will Headline This Year's Essence Music FestivalWFMY News 2

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Posted on 11 January 2012 | 11:35 am

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