Annual White Linen Night ~ August 2nd

Browse the super fab art galleries in the Warehouse/Art District on NOLA's annual White Linen Night.... Saturday, August 2nd. This free event has become a tradition each summer. Just head over to the 300 to 600 blocks of Julia Street. While wandering in & out of the galleries, you will also get to enjoy live music being played outside. Of course, there will be food and drinks available for purchase provided by 7 on Fulton, New Orleans Ice Cream, Bombay Club, Ye Old Kettle Cooker, Nirvana Indian Cuisine, Cool Brew Coffee, etc.

An afterparty will be hosted at the Contemporary Arts Center beginning at 9:00 pm. Tickets are $10. Admission is free for CAC members.

Remember to save your "dirty" clothes to wear for Royal Street's Dirty Linen Night the following Saturday :)

White Linen Night
Saturday, August 2nd, 2008
300 to 600 block of Julia Street
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Warehouse/Art District
New Orleans, LA
http://www.cacno.org/special/event/2008/08/white+linen/

Rain date Saturday, August 9th

Official post party @ CAC
900 Camp Street
9:00 pm to Midnight

Satchmo Summerfest ~ July 31st to August 3rd

Time for the incredible Satchmo Summerfest in the French Quarter! It is the 8th annual celebration of Louis Armstrong. You will be able to enjoy tons of amazing jazz music on four stages, inside the Old US Mint. There are many seminars scheduled, such as Cinematic Satch: Louis Armstrong on Film with Ricky Riccardi and Red Beans and Ricely…HIS! hosted by the legendary Leah Chase (of Dooky Chase restaurant) accompanied by the singing of her talented daughter. All this fun is FREE!

Satchmo Summerfest
July 31st to August 3rd, 2008
Thursday thru Sunday
Old US Mint
French Quarter
New Orleans, LA
Phone : ( 504 ) 522-5730 or ( 800 ) 673-5725
http://www.fqfi.org/satchmosummerfest/

Photos courtesy of French Quarter Festivals, Inc

The Shakespeare Festival at Tulane University

In just a few days, you can enjoy the first play of the season at The Shakespeare Festival. The Taming of the Shrew begins its run on Thursday, May 29th, 2008. All performances are held at the Lupin Theatre on the Tulane University campus in NOLA. This is the 15th season for the summer festival.

This year's schedule includes The Taming of the Shrew, As You Like It & Twelfth Night ~ performed from May 2008 to July 2008.

Your kiddos can get involved by joining the All Things Shakespeare! summer program for students in grades 9 to 12.

The Shakespeare Festival at Tulane University
Uptown New Orleans
Across from Audubon Park on St Charles Avenue
Email box@tulane.edu
Phone Number : ( 504 ) 865-5105
www.neworleansshakespeare.com