Art Walk in New Orleans Arts District

The New Orleans Arts District is a part of the changing landscape of the Warehouse District. Art galleries, lofts, restaurants and museums have been growing in the area. On the first Saturday of every month, you can use the sponsored Art Walks to see what the neighborhood has to offer. Most of the art galleries are located on Julia Street. To make it even better.... it is a FREE event :)

New Orleans Arts District Art Walk
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Saturday, March 7th, 2009
Camp, Saint Joseph & Julia Streets
Warehouse/Arts District
New Orleans, LA

http://www.neworleansartsdistrict.com/

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

"Art for Arts' Sake" ~ October 6, 2007

"Art for Arts' Sake" the annual Art Crawl event is this Saturday, October 6th! From 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. There are so many exciting artists, bands, galleries, restaurants and shops involved ~ it is impossible to describe it all. However, I will do my best for you. :)

You have to experience the 30 + art openings throughout the evening & the city. The French Quarter, Julia Street, Magazine Street and the Contemporary Arts Center are the hot spots. No matter what type of work you fancy ~ classical, sculpture, photography, jewelry or contemporary ~ you are sure to find it.

There will be a street party in the 300 to 600 blocks of Julia Street! Cash bars, music from the Panorama Jazz Band and food provided by Table One, Nirvana, Slice, Byblos, Riche by Todd English and La Divina Gelateria.

The best part? It is FREE to wander in & out of the galleries, antique shops, join in the street party crowd, etc.

Over at the Contemporary Arts Center, there will be several exhibitions ~ including the opening of a new Willie Birch show. (We really like his artwork.) It all starts @ 6:00 pm. The admission is $10, or free if you are a CAC member. The price of admission also grants you entry to the "Hot Jazz" afterparty from 7:00 to Midnight. The New Orleans Jazz Vipers, Pinstripe Brass Band and Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz will be playing.

Free shuttle service between Magazine St, CAC, Julia St and Camp St from 6:00 to 10:00 PM.

More Info ~
( 504 ) 528 - 3805
www.cacno.org

Crescent City Farmers Market ~ Every Tuesday & Saturday

Fruits, vegetables, fresh cut flowers, seafood, bedding plants, dairy products, pies, bread and much much more can be found at the Crescent City Farmers Market. Buy your food straight from the baker, farmer & fisherman. Tons more fun then going to the boring grocery store! :) And, your money is supporting local, independent business people!

Tuesday Market

9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

All year round ~ rain or shine

Uptown Square Parking Lot

200 Broadway

Also, at the Tuesday Market ~ Tabasco Brand Products Green Plate Special. Each month a caterer, vendor or restaurant takes their turn at providing you with an inexpensive lunch. The knife sharpener will be there too. So bring your dull knives, scissors & so on.

Saturday Market

8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

All year round ~ rain or shine

700 Magazine Street

Warehouse District

Also, at the Saturday Market ~ Chef's cooking demonstration, 10:00 AM at the Tabasco Chefs Corner. A great event is right around the corner! On Saturday, September 29th, 2007 ~ they will be celebrating the market's 12th anniversary!!! Join in the champagne & cake :)

The Crescent City Market participates in the State of Louisiana's Seniors/Farmers' Market Nutrition Program. This allows low income seniors to redeem $20 worth of vouchers for fresh fruits and vegetables. What a great program!

www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.org

Contemporary Art Center of New Orleans

New Orleans is well known for the delicious Cajun/Creole food, live music, FUN, Southern charm and Bourbon Street. The art world is amazing in NOLA! I would like to encourage people to dive into the cultural, artistic part of the city when you are there. You will have numerous galleries, museums, etc to visit.

I've already mentioned the New Orleans Museum of Art in previous posts. This time, I want to tell you about the Contemporary Arts Center. We have enjoyed their varied and wonderful exhibits many times. CACNO offers a venue for local, new & established artists. Visual art works, music, dance.... if it is artistic, you can find it there!

Contemporary Arts Center

Located in the Warehouse/Art District

900 Camp Street

New Orleans, LA 70130

( 504 ) 528-3805

www.cacno.org