Mardigramus - In Trouble
John Dunlop
Mardigramus the soothsayer dispenses pointless wisdom and useless observations every Tuesday. Today’s sooth is called “In Trouble”. Click on the image to view his visionary video.
NOLA Community Blog
New Orleans is the city that lives in you, no matter where you live. And this website is for all of us who don’t live in New Orleans to stay connected with the Big Easy. Welcome to Church of New Orleans!
San Fermin in Nueva Orleans - Night Time Fiesta on Saturday, July 10th!
John Dunlop
No Running of the Bulls this year due to many factors, mainly that the city isn’t permitting rolling/moving events at this time. But that doesn’t mean we cannot have a party! Join us Saturday July 10th at 6:30pm as we do what we do best, throw down! Live Music/DJs, RollerBulls, Reverend Psych Ward, St. Fermin, Sangria, and much much more!!!! Por qué no?
Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival - July 9 - 31, 2021
John Dunlop
Pull out your dancing shoes and get ready for the 15th annual Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival - four weeks of back to back stellar performances from some of the most beloved Louisiana Cajun and Zydeco musicians. The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation presents the only New Orleans festival that exclusively celebrates Cajun and Zydeco music. This year's festival features powerhouse performers taking the stage each week at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center: Grammy- Winning Chubby Carrier, Grammy-Nominated BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, Grammy-Nominated Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers, Grammy-Nominated Sweet Cecilia, and many more! The Foundation is welcoming back live music in New Orleans not only with great performances but also with outstanding local food vendors.
New this year: Every Friday and Saturday, beginning July 9th, the Foundation will host free outdoor performances made for dancing at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center - 1225 N. Rampart Street, New Orleans, La. Doors will open at 6:00pm prior to the start of the performance or program and the show starts at 7:00p.m and goes until 8:30 p.m. Admission is free to all eight concerts, but attendees are asked to RSVP using this link: RESERVE TICKETS. Please no outside food and drink - concessions will be sold on site.
Happy Birthday, Stanton Moore!
John Dunlop
Funk, jazz and rock drummer Stanton Moore was born in New Orleans on July 9, 1972. A founding member of Galactic, Moore has also pursued a solo recording career and has recorded with numerous bands of diverse music genres. Moore also teaches New Orleans drumming, including running drum camps and his own Drum Academy. He also writes for drumming publications, and develops instructional books and videos. Happy Birthday, Stanton!
Photo by: Sam Friedman https://www.flickr.com/photos/friedpixphoto
Mardigramus - Two Types Of People
John Dunlop
Mardigramus the soothsayer dispenses pointless wisdom and useless observations every Tuesday. Today’s sooth is called “Two Types Of People”. Click on the image to view his visionary video.
Happy 4th of July!
John Dunlop
Photo by: Andrew Calhoun