Newsletter 22 - June 8 to 14, 2010
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June 8 to 14, 2010 Dear Friends, The summer is nearly here and we hope you're as ready for it as we are. While Taylor is in Ireland at the CEPIC New Media Conference participating in a panel about "The Future" of Digital Media Businesses, and Sloane is in New York City attending Internet Week and speaking at Fund Raising Day about how to leverage social media for fundraising, Carl, Martin and Kat are busy with their many endeavors here in the Crescent City, enjoying the pre-summer heat. This week it's all about books and bikes in our top picks, but if that's not your thing don't miss the Ponderosa Stomp Friday for cocktails and conversations about the roots of American music. And while not all of us could get of town (anybody wish they were at WWDC?), the Microsoft Tech-Ed conference is here in New Orleans this week. Maybe we should keep an eye out for Bill Gates while we sip on an Abita? Cheers, P.S. What did you think of our first monthly newsletter? Take a look here and let us know.
NOLAlicious Picks SEE On Tuesday, famed jazz musician Harold Battiste Jr. celebrates the release of his memoir, “Unfinished Blues: Memories of a New Orleans Music Man" with a concert at One Eyed Jack's. Rub elbows with jazz lovers, the publishing community, and One Eyed Jack's usual cadre of folks with interesting hair and tight pants. Henry Butler and Jesse McBride and the Next Generation will perform, and advance copies of the book will be available. Tuesday, 9 PM. $10 advance, $15 door. DO This summer, Tipitina's counteracts dog-day lethargy with the Free Fridays series. The name says it all – on Fridays, Tipitina's Uptown hosts artists we'd happily shell out to see. Upcoming featured artists include Soul Rebels and the New Orleans Bingo! Show, the world's favorite foul-mouthed cabaret-vaudeville-bingo-game troupe. Even though the cover is free, get there early for a prime spot on Tip's standing-room-only floor. Fridays, 10 PM. Free. EAT Get your taste of tapas at the Rambla Tapas Bar in the International House Hotel. In a sleek urban setting, dine on a variety of small plates morning, noon and night. Rambla's tapas feature a delightful mix of French and Spanish cuisine. Get a seat at 221 Camp St. in the CBD. Breakfast 7-9am, Lunch and dinner 11:3O AM to closing. Average plate $6-$16. DO Ever wondered how drinking and spelling mix? We didn't until now. Stumble your way through words at the Drunken Spelling Bee at Handsome Willies and help raise money for the NOLA Bookfair. Drinks will be served, polysyllabic words misspelled, and hilarity will surely ensue. Saturday, 9 PM at Handsome Willies. $5 to enter, free to watch. LAGNIAPPE Enjoy the wind whipping through your hair as you bicycle in a crowd of naked people? We sure know people who do. So join the (free) 2nd Annual Naked Bike Ride happening Saturday starting at noon at Washington Square Park. Job Opportunities in New Orleans Travel Or if you're looking for that last minute getaway to the beaches, we found some good fares from American Airlines headed to Los Cabos and more locations.. |
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