Newsletter 23 - June 15 to 21, 2010
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Dear Friends, It's been a good week for NOLAlicious and we're brimming with excitement. To start, we've been picked as one of the top three email newsletters in New Orleans in The Gambit's 1st Annual Web Awards, so thank you for your support. We're excited to have grown so quickly into a valued resource for things to do here in New Orleans and we look forward to continuing that into the future. Help us win first place by voting for NOLAlicious: all it takes is a couple moments of your time. And once you've voted, tell your friends you've voted for NOLAlicious. Click here to post on Facebook and click here to Twitter this message: I just voted for @NOLAlicious to win @The_Gambit ’s web awards for best e-newsletter. Your turn! http://bit.ly/GambitWebAwards But more importantly, we're looking forward to this coming week. Obama is returning to the Gulf this week, as the news, stories and photos continue to pour out of the Gulf region. Even as we painfully listen to the updated estimates of oil spillage, we're encouraged by the continued efforts of locals to find ways to support the cleanup. Please continue to send us your tips about upcoming events and ways for people to contribute. And last but not least, say happy birthday to Carl! Happily here, P.S. Like what you see? Share it with your friends! NOLAlicious continues to grow because of your support!
NOLAlicious Picks GO Dress for Success New Orleans is launching it's first drop-off point in Uptown New Orleans at The Occasional Wife and celebrating their new partnership with a cocktail party tonight. Dress for Success is a national organization that helps transition women into the workforce by providing professional attire and a support network. 10 percent of sales from the evening will be donated to DSNO. Occasional Wife, 4306 Magazine St. Tuesday, June 15, 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Women and men are welcome. Free. DO The fire and subsequent closure of Verti Marte has left a hole in our hearts and stomachs. Help get the staff of the deli, grocer, and late-night munchies mitigator back on their feet at the Verti Marte benefit, held on Monday at the Dragon's Den. If music, a raffle, and an art auction aren't enough of a draw for you, some compelling information: the event is the only place you'll be able to get an “All That Jazz” po-boy in the foreseeable future. Monday, June 21, 4 PM to 4 AM. EAT Craving some delicious Northern Italian food? If so, be sure to pop into The Italian Barrel. Different from anything in the surrounding area, this intimate café offers diners a rich variety of smoked meats, cured cheeses and an impressive wine list. Frequent changes to the special menu will intrigue adventurous eaters and will be sure to capture the praise of patrons looking for a distinctive culinary experience. Located at 430 Barracks Street in the Quarter. Open daily for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday, 11:30 AM to 10 PM. Reservations recommended. Average entrée price $22. SEE Summer is here and it’s time for a neighborhood party! Check out NOLA Summer JAM, a hip-hop, fashion and art festival. The NOLA Summer Jam is a celebration of local hip-hop culture infusing music, art and fashion featuring the top local and national artists. It's designed to expose local talent to music executives from all over and will give a boost to the local economy as well as provide donations to the Gulf Relief Foundation. Featuring some of most creative new hip-hop acts including DJ Rqaway, DQ Chicken, Dom Kennedy, Stalley, Aquaforce and many more dancers and artists, the festival is this Saturday June 19th, 1 PM to 7 PM in Washington Square Park. Free. LAGNIAPPE Nobody likes to think about evacuating for Hurricane Season; it’s a fact of life here in the Gulf Coast and we need to be prepared and ready to quickly pack our bags anytime this summer if we need to. Launched last year, Evacuteer.org is working to implement a successful, efficient, sanitary, and safe evacuation of all New Orleanians in case of a hurricane evacuation. They are having a kick-off party this Thursday to help raise awareness, gather ideas, and help raise money in the event of a mandatory evacuation this summer. Plus, you'll be one of the first to get the Fleurty Girl hurricane season shirt. 7 PM to 10 PM at Capedeville. Thursday June 17. $50. Space is limited to 100 people. Job Opportunities in New Orleans Travel Need to escape the heat and cool off? Our pals over at TripAdvisor.com are offering a great deal for a weekend getaway to Gulf Shores. Or if you don't want a fun adventure to the beach, take a day trip up to gold ole Baton Rouge and let your inner kid out to play at the Blue Bayou Water Park. Featuring lots of funs pools, slides and lots of crazy rides, this park is a must for anyone whole want to forget the daily grind and go have a little fun. Open daily. |
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