What's Up Downtown April 3, 2009
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| | Monumental Sculpture Towers Over Downtown Sculpture for New Orleans, an on-going exhibition placing monumental sculptures around New Orleans, has installed two incredible works of art Downtown this week, bringing the current total number of Downtown installations to nine. Project leaders anticipate anywhere from seven to 15 more could be installed in the next year.
"As a sponsor of Sculpture for New Orleans, the DDD is dedicated to seeing this program grow. We share the project leaders' vision to see Downtown's main corridors lined with more world-class sculptures, bringing New Orleans' visual arts to national and international attention," says DDD President & CEO Kurt Weigle. American sculptors John Henry and Karen Garrett finished installing their sculptures this week. Henry's "Zach's Tower" was completed Tuesday and is now on display at the Plaza of Good Fortune at Harrah's Casino which faces Poydras Street at the corner of Convention Center Boulevard. The "Garrett Horse," named for the artist, is on display at the Louisiana Children's Museuem and is sure to delight visitors young and old. For more information on Sculpture for New Orleans, or to inquire about placing a sculpture at your property, please contact curator Michael Manjarris at manjarris[at]aol.com. For more pictures of the Downtown installations, please visit www.neworleansdowntown.com/sfno. To link to a recent Times Picayune article on Sculpture for New Orleans, click here.
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| | Ozanam Inn Clients Join in Effort to Keep Downtown Clean Downtown is cleaner than ever lately, thanks in part to a new program at Ozanam Inn. Once in the morning and once in the afternoon, clients from Ozanam Inn pick up trash and litter as they canvass the areas from Camp Street to Lafayette Square, throughout Lafayette Square Park, and then down St. Charles Avenue to Lee Circle. "We want to be good neighbors," says Clarence Adams, Assistant Manager of Ozanam Inn. "We want to do our part to keep the neighborhood clean."
"The DDD appreciates this concrete demonstration of Ozanam's desire to be a good and responsive neighbor to everyone who lives and works Downtown," says DDD President & CEO Kurt Weigle.
Ozanam Inn is a non-profit, direct service agency serving the homeless and needy of greater New Orleans, regardless of race, color, creed, religious preference or national origin. For more information on the Inn, visit www.ozanaminn.org.
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|  | | Jasper's Patio Bar Offers Downtown Residents and
Visitors a New Place to Kick Back and Relax Dave Liuzza, owner of Liuzza's Sports Bar in Kenner, has brought his flair for fun Downtown with the opening of Jasper's Patio Bar at 735 St. Joseph Street in the Warehouse Arts District. Housed in a century-old building, Jasper's is a comfortable spot for Downtown residents and visitors to enjoy a cold beer or cocktail and relax outdoors on a unique patio that features an antique bar.
Jasper's is open seven days a week, from 2:00 p.m. until the last customer leaves. Happy Hour is Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and crawfish will be served every Sunday at 2:00 p.m. until the end of the season. |
|  | | YLC Concert Series Rocks the Square!
Downtown is the place to be on Wednesday afternoons when the Young Leadership Council's Wednesday at the Square concert series pack Lafayette Square Park with music fans looking to enjoy the great springtime weather. The Bucktown All-stars and Soul Rebels kicked off the 10th anniversary of the concert series on Wednesday, performing to more than 5,000 fans. Next week, headliner Ivan Neville's DUMPSTAPHUNK and Shades of Praise perform.
Click here for a complete listing of dates and performers.
Concerts are held every Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. from April 1 to June 17, rain or shine.
The DDD launched the successful Wednesday at the Square event, which has been coordinated by the YLC since 2006 with sponsorship from the DDD. |
| | | Jammin' On Julia Gallery Hop & Block Party This Weekend
Enjoy the New Orleans Arts District's annual spring festival featuring gallery openings, live music and local cuisine and cocktails for sale on Saturday, April 4 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The free celebration happens in the 300-600 blocks of Julia Street, between Commerce Street and St. Charles Avenue, in the heart of Downtown's Warehouse Arts District. Entertainment will be provided by the Free Agents Brass Band, the Roots of Music Crusaders Marching Band and Tikki & the Rhythm Rockers. Participating restaurants include Back to the Garden, Ben & Jerry's, La Cote Brasserie, Le Citron Bistro, Michael's Catering of Mat & Naddie's, Mona's Cafe, Nirvana Indian Cuisine, Sun Ray Grill, and Whole Foods Market.
As a sponsor of this annual event, the DDD's cleaning contractor Block-by-Block will be on hand before and after to ensure that sidewalks are clean for party-goers and residents.
For more information, visit www.cacno.org or www.neworleansartsdistrict.com.
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| | W New Orleans Hotel Partners With Tales of the Cocktail to
Serve Up Classic Movies "With a Twist"
The W New Orleans Hotel and Tales of the Cocktail invite movie buffs and libation lovers to indulge in an evening of celebrating the cocktail in films on Saturday, April 11 at the Downtown landmark hotel.
Specialty New Orleans cocktails and movie snacks will be served at the dinner party style event. Playing at 4:00 p.m. will be the 1958 summer hit "King Creole," starring Elvis Presley, followed by a cocktail hour from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. with celebrity mixologist Dean Serneels. Tom Cruise stars in "Cocktail," playing at 8:00 p.m.
Tickets are required and can be purchased at www.talesofthecocktail.com. Special rates are available for film festival patrons at the W New Orleans Hotel.
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| | | | Tell the DDD If You Are Being Impacted By
Recent Changes in City Waste Collection Services The Downtown Development District has received a number of notes of concern regarding waste collection Downtown. As a result, Downtown residents and business owners affected by recent changes in the City of New Orleans’ waste collection services are asked to inform the Downtown Development District of your experiences since March 15. On behalf of Downtown stakeholders, the information collected will be presented to the City of New Orleans as part of the DDD's ongoing advocacy efforts to ensure the highest level of service is provided Downtown.
For more details, or to submit your information, visit www.neworleansdowntown.com.
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| | What Else is Up Downtown? Submit Your Info Here!
Downtown is the hippest place to be spotted in New Orleans, with new stores, restaurants, bars, and events popping up all the time.
We want to let everyone know What's Up Downtown, so please send us the latest information about your building, business, or event. Have a great story to tell about something else happening Downtown? We'll print those as well. You can submit information for consideration or request more details about any of the stories or events seen in What's Up Downtown by sending an email to Lauren Hotard at lhotard[at]neworleansdowntown.com. |
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| | DOWNTOWN CALENDAR JAMMIN' ON JULIA
WHAT: Gallery hop and block party
WHERE: 300-600 blocks of Julia Street
WHEN: Saturday, April 4, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
COST: Free and open to the public ECO-OPEN HOUSE
WHAT: Green Open House
WHERE: Spruce Eco-Studio, 304 S. Diamond St.
WHEN: Saturday, April 4, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
COST: Free and eco-cocktails will be served
WEDNESDAY AT THE SQUARE
WHAT: Weekly springtime concert series
WHERE: Lafayette Square Park
WHEN: Every Wednesday from April 1 to June 17, 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
COST: Free and open to the public
COCKTAIL FILM FESTIVAL
WHAT: Tales of the Cocktail movie showings and specialty cocktails
WHERE: W New Orleans Hotel
WHEN: Saturday, April 11, 4:00 p.m. to midnight
COST: Visit www.talesofthecocktail.com for pricing and to purchase tickets |
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