Art, Music, and Entertainment
| Thursdays at Twilight | | Concert-- New Orleans Original Jazz Ensemble | | Thursday, May 15 | | Open 5 'til 8pm, Performance at 6pm | | Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters | Traditional New Orleans Jazz, played by folks who love to play.
Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed.
Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership. Series continues through August. | | Adults $6, Children (5-12) $2, Children under 4 free. | | | (504)483-9386 | garden@nocp.org | | |
| Thursdays at Twilight | | Concert-- Gal Holiday | | Thursday, May 22 | | Open 5 'til 8pm, Performance at 6pm | | Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters | Western swing to honky tonk, Gal and the boys are sure to please your country music needs.
Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed.
Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership. Series continues through August. | | $6 for adults, $2 for children age 5-12 | | | (504)483-9386 | garden@nocp.org | | |
| Thursdays at Twilight | | Concert-- Musica da Camera | | Thursday, May 29 | | Open 5 'til 8pm, Performance at 6pm | | Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters | "As the (Flat) World Turns", a musical tale of three centuries of love and treachery.
As part of the Thursdays at Twilight series, movies will follow the performances the last Thursday of each month. This month: "Cabaret"
Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed.
Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership. Series continues through August. | | Adults $6, Children (5-12) $2, Children under 4 free. | | | (504)483-9386 | garden@nocp.org | | |
| Thursdays at Twilight | | Concert-- Pfister Sisters | | Thursday, June 5 | | Open 5 'til 8pm, Performance at 6pm | | Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters | Nothing but good times and great jazz harmony.
Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food, drink, or pets allowed.
Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership. Series continues through August. | | Adults $6, Children (5-12) $2, Children under 4 free. | | | (504)483-9386 | garden@nocp.org | | |
| Thursdays at Twilight | | Concert-- Phil Melancon | | Thursday, June 12 | | Open 5 'til 8pm, Performance at 6pm | | Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters | New Orleans pianist and songwriter plays original music as well as some well known standards.
Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed.
Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership. Series continues through August. | | Adults $6, Children (5-12) $2, Children under 4 free. | | | (504)483-9386 | garden@nocp.org | | |
| Thursdays at Twilight | | Concert-- The Anderson Duo (David and Catherine Anderson) | | Thursday, June 19 | | Open 5 'til 8pm, Performance at 6pm | | Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters | A musical match made in heaven, performing David’s own compositions for double bass and harp.
Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed.
Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership. Series continues through August. | | Adults $6, Children (5-12) $2, Children under 4 free. | | | (504)483-9386 | garden@nocp.org | | |
| Thursdays at Twilight | | Concert-- Symphony Chorus of New Orleans Chamber Chorus | | Thursday, June 26 | | Open 5 'til 8pm, Performance at 6pm | | Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters | Always a crowd pleaser, bringing an eclectic musical mix to
Summer.
As part of the Thursdays at Twilight series, movies will follow the performances the last Thursday of each month. This month: "Chicago"
Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed.
Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership. Series continues through August. | | Adults $6, Children (5-12) $2, Children under 4 free. | | | (504)483-9386 | garden@nocp.org | | |
| Thursdays at Twilight | | Concert-- Albinas Prizgintas and Yellow Dog Prophet Choir | | Thursday, July 3 | | Open 5 'til 8pm, Performance at 6pm | | Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters | A tribute to the Fourth of July.
Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed.
Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership. Series continues through August. | | Adults $6, Children (5-12) $2, Children under 4 free. | | | (504)483-9386 | garden@nocp.org | | |
| Thursdays at Twilight | | Concert-- Milton Scheurmann and Thais St. Julien | | Thursday, July 10 | | Open 5 'til 8pm, Performance at 6pm | | Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters | “A Salute to Judy Garland”, songs performed by the woman called America’s Greatest Entertainer.
Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed.
Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership. Series continues through August. | | Adults $6, Children (5-12) $2, Children under 4 free. | | | (504)483-9386 | garden@nocp.org | | |
| Thursdays at Twilight | | Concert-- M. I. Scoggin, Matt Scoggin and Dr. Will Robicheaux | | Thursday, July 17 | | Open 5 'til 8pm, Performance at 6pm | | Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters | “Soiree” Edith Piaf’, an evening of songs and history combined, of the life of the famous French chanteuse.
Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed.
Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership. Series continues through August. | | Adults $6, Children (5-12) $2, Children under 4 free. | | | (504)483-9386 | garden@nocp.org | | |
| Thursdays at Twilight | | Concert-- Darryl Barnes | | Thursday, July 24 | | Open 5 'til 8pm, Performance at 6pm | | Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters | Great traditional toe tapping jazz.
Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed.
Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership. Series continues through August. | | Adults $6, Children (5-12) $2, Children under 4 free. | | | (504)483-9386 | garden@nocp.org | | |
| Thursdays at Twilight | | Concert-- New Orleans Gay Men’s Chorus | | Thursday, July 31 | | Open 5 'til 8pm, Performance at 6pm | | Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters | Celebrating “Home”, a special commission with New Orleans in mind.
As part of the Thursdays at Twilight series, movies will follow the performances the last Thursday of each month. This month: "Cinema Paradiso"
Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed.
Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership. Series continues through August. | | $6 for adults, $2 for children age 5-12 | | | (504)483-9386 | garden@nocp.org | | |
| Thursdays at Twilight | | Concert-- Louis Hackett and Anne Copeland Sumich | | Thursday, August 7 | | Open 5 'til 8pm, Performance at 6pm | | Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters | The silver weaving of Jazz Flute and Piano.
Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed.
Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership. Series continues through August. | | Adults $6, Children (5-12) $2, Children under 4 free. | | | (504)483-9386 | garden@nocp.org | | |
| Thursdays at Twilight | | Concert-- Paul Soniat and Friends | | Thursday, August 14 | | Open 5 'til 8pm, Performance at 6pm | | Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters | Singer, songwriter Paul Soniat is joined by fellow musicians who will take his music to a new level.
Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food, drink, or pets allowed.
Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership. Series continues through August. | | Adults $6, Children (5-12) $2, Children under 4 free. | | | (504)483-9386 | garden@nocp.org | | |
| Thursdays at Twilight | | Concert-- Terry Rappold | | Thursday, August 21 | | Open 5 'til 8pm, Performance at 6pm | | Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters | The International Champion Whistler performs Classical and Jazz, including selections from his new CD, “New Orleans whiSOULing” – don’t miss it!
Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed.
Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership. Series continues through August. | | Adults $6, Children (5-12) $2, Children under 4 free. | | | (504)483-9386 | garden@nocp.org | | |
| Thursdays at Twilight | | Concert-- John Rankin | | Thursday, August 28 | | Open 5 'til 8pm, Performance at 6pm | | Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters | Considered by many as New Orleans’ best acoustic guitarist. John combines New Orleans rhythms with an assortment of musical styles to create his own unique sound.
As part of the Thursdays at Twilight series, movies will follow the performances the last Thursday of each month. This month: "O Brother Where Art Thou?"
Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed.
Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership. Series continues through August. | | Adults $6, Children (5-12) $2, Children under 4 free. | | | (504)483-9386 | garden@nocp.org | | |
| | Fall Garden Show | | Saturday and Sunday October 18 and 19 | | 10-5 each day | | Botanical Garden | The annual show features plant sales and exhibits, educational programs, a plant health clinic, the kids discovery area, and the Garden's Scarecrow Trail.
Sponsored by the LSUAgCenter in cooperation with the Metro Area Horticulture Foundation and the New Orleans Botanical Garden. | | $6 adults, $2 children 5-12, free for children under 5 and Friends of City Park | | | (504) 838-1170 | kblackburn@agcenter.lsu.edu | | |
| Celebration In The Oaks | | Preview Party | | Friday, November 21 | | 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. | | | This sparkling holiday party previewing the Celebration in the Oaks light display benefits the New Orleans Botanical Garden. Live music, food, libation and spirit providers will be featured. | | | More info | | (504)483-9415 | info@celebrationintheoaks.com | | |
| Celebration In The Oaks | | Childrens' Preview Party | | Sunday, November 23 | | 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. | | | Featuring a smorgasboard of all the food kids can't get enough of-- chili, cookies, candy, hot dogs, hamburgers, ice cream, cakes, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, icees, chips, coke, and much more, plus all the amusement rides and entertainment from dancers, musicians, puppets, and other treats. Attendance Limited. | | | more info | | (504)483-9415 | info@celebrationintheoaks.com | | |
| | Celebration In The Oaks | | Opens Friday, November 28 | | Gates open 6:00 p.m. | | | City Park's annual holiday lighting exhibit and festival returns with old favorites and new attractions. The displays will be open starting November 28th See celebrationintheoaks.com for information.
| | | celebrationintheoaks.com | | (504)483-9415 | info@celebrationintheoaks.com | | |
| Friends of City Park's | | Pop a Cork | | New Year's Eve | | | Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters | | Ring in the New Year with dining, dancing, and celebrating with music, a buffet by City Park Catering, an open bar, and champagne at midnight. | | | Friends of City Park | | (504)483-9376 | friends@friendsofcitypark.com | | |
Athletics
None currently scheduled.
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Education
| Botanical Garden Spring Education Series | | Gardening in the Heat of the Moment | | Wednesday, May 14 | | 7:00 p.m | | Botanical Garden- Garden Study Center | Karen Blackburn will talk about the best plants to use and maintain during the hottest months of the gardening season with the focus on flowers and ornamental plants.
Karen Blackburn is the LSU AgCenter Horticulture agent for Orleans Parish. In 2003, Karen graduated with a B.S. from Southeastern LA University. She developed a love for gardening while working as a music therapist for the past 20 years. She is currently working on a Master’s degree in horticulture at LSU in Baton Rouge. She is a coordinator of the Master Gardener program and working on many projects throughout the New Orleans area.
| | $10 | | | (504)483-9473 | scapley@nocp.org | | |
| Botanical Garden Spring Education Series | | Flower Pressing Workshop | | Friday, May 16 | | 11:00 a.m. | | Botanical Garden- Garden Study Center | This workshop will cover instructions on how to press flowers and will show examples of uses on containers, art pictures, note cards, and other items. Each participant will make a bookmark to take home. Supplies will be provided.
Tools to bring to the class: Tweezers
Class limit is 30 people; Registration is required.
Joan Arnold is a City Park volunteer, New Orleans Master Gardener, and a former educator at the Audubon Louisiana Nature Center. Joan has been pressing flowers for the past 25 years.
| | $15 | | | (504)482-4888 | scapley@nocp.org | | |
| Botanical Garden Spring Education Series | | Water Features for Small Gardens | | Wednesday, May 21 | | 7:00 p.m. | | Botanical Garden- Garden Study Center | Richard Sacher’s lecture and slides will demonstrate how a small water feature will attract birds, mask street noise, provide soothing tranquility, and bring your garden to life.
Rich Sacher has a degree in Ornamental Horticulture from Rutgers University. He is an internationally respected authority on hybridizing water lilies and has written articles and lectures extensively on water in the landscape. He has donated and maintained the water lilies at the New Orleans Botanical Garden for the past 27 years. Rich is the co-owner of American Aquatic Gardens in New Orleans.
| | $10 | | | (504)483-9473 | scapley@nocp.org | | |
| Botanical Garden Spring Education Series | | A Whimsical Garden | | Wednesday, May 28 | | 7:00 p.m. | | Botanical Garden- Garden Study Center | | Susan Capley and Jerry Scavol will present a lighthearted presentation of a whimsical garden. We will discuss when whimsy in the garden became popular and showcase Jerry’s whimsical garden that he created at his home. Come and enjoy the other side of gardening.
Jerry Scavol has been a gardener his entire life. It all started from his family garden which was an old victory garden in its day. At eight years of age he read the book “Gardening in New Orleans” and has been gardening ever since. Jerry’s garden was part of the Katrina recovery garden tour last fall. The garden Jerry had before the storm was a Tuscan formal garden but after the storm he had a new garden site and decided to have fun in the garden and that is what Whimsy is all about!
Susan Capley is a horticulturist and has been gardening all her life. She received a degree in Plant and Soil Science with the emphasis in Horticulture Enterprise Management from the University of Kentucky. She has worked twenty years in several areas of horticulture from organic vegetable production, residential landscaping, color design, Horticulturist for the Kentucky State Botanical Garden at the University of Kentucky, and now Education Director for the New Orleans Botanical Garden.
| | $10 | | | (504)483-9473 | scapley@nocp.org | | |
| Botanical Garden Spring Education Series- | | Louisiana Native Plants for the Landscape | | Saturday, May 31 | | 12:00 noon | | Botanical Garden- Garden Study Center | Would you like to attract native butterflies and birds to your landscape? Growing native plants can do that along with promoting plants that grow in our climate zone. Dan Gill will talk about using native plants in the landscape.
Dan Gill, Specialist for the LSU AgCenter, hosts the Saturday morning 1350am “Garden Show”, appears regularly on Channel 4 Morning News, and writes “Green Thumb” for the Friday Times-Picayune. Dan authored Month by Month Gardening in Louisiana and the co-authored Louisiana Gardener’s Guide. | | $10 | | | (504)483-9473 | scapley@nocp.org | | |
| | Fall Garden Show | | Saturday and Sunday October 18 and 19 | | 10-5 each day | | Botanical Garden | The annual show features plant sales and exhibits, educational programs, a plant health clinic, the kids discovery area, and the Garden's Scarecrow Trail.
Sponsored by the LSUAgCenter in cooperation with the Metro Area Horticulture Foundation and the New Orleans Botanical Garden. | | $6 adults, $2 children 5-12, free for children under 5 and Friends of City Park | | | (504) 838-1170 | kblackburn@agcenter.lsu.edu | | |
Other
| Thursdays at Twilight | | Concert-- Albinas Prizgintas and Yellow Dog Prophet Choir | | Thursday, July 3 | | Open 5 'til 8pm, Performance at 6pm | | Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters | A tribute to the Fourth of July.
Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase, no outside food and drink or pets allowed.
Admission is not included in Friends of City Park membership. Series continues through August. | | Adults $6, Children (5-12) $2, Children under 4 free. | | | (504)483-9386 | garden@nocp.org | | |
| Celebration In The Oaks | | Preview Party | | Friday, November 21 | | 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. | | | This sparkling holiday party previewing the Celebration in the Oaks light display benefits the New Orleans Botanical Garden. Live music, food, libation and spirit providers will be featured. | | | More info | | (504)483-9415 | info@celebrationintheoaks.com | | |
| Celebration In The Oaks | | Childrens' Preview Party | | Sunday, November 23 | | 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. | | | Featuring a smorgasboard of all the food kids can't get enough of-- chili, cookies, candy, hot dogs, hamburgers, ice cream, cakes, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, icees, chips, coke, and much more, plus all the amusement rides and entertainment from dancers, musicians, puppets, and other treats. Attendance Limited. | | | more info | | (504)483-9415 | info@celebrationintheoaks.com | | |
| Friends of City Park's | | Pop a Cork | | New Year's Eve | | | Botanical Garden- Pavilion of the Two Sisters | | Ring in the New Year with dining, dancing, and celebrating with music, a buffet by City Park Catering, an open bar, and champagne at midnight. | | | Friends of City Park | | (504)483-9376 | friends@friendsofcitypark.com | | |
Please visit our home page for a listing of City Park attractions that have reopened and their hours of operation.
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