While I'm celebrating my wedding anniversary this weekend, here are some fun things for you to do!
Gretna Farmer's Market
Every Saturday from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm under the Market on Huey P. Long Avenue, between 3rd and 4th Streets. Featuring local produce, art, music, crafts and more, it's a great way to start your weekend!
Make-A-Wish Benefit
The Make-A-Wish foundation is the recipient of proceeds from a benefit being held at the West Bank Elks Lodge at 900 Monroe Street in Gretna. The party will be rocking from 5 -10 pm on Saturday with food, live auctions, raffles and live music.
Don't forget about children's crafts every Saturday morning at 10:30 in the Children's Wing of the West Bank Regional Library on Manhattan Blvd., a cool start to these hot summer days! Or, you can cool off at the wave pool at Bayou Segnette State Park in Westwego.
Beyond the West Bank
With the 4th of July coming up, why not get in the swing of things at the World War II Museum in downtown New Orleans? This Sunday the New Orleans Jazz Vipers will be performing from 1-4 pm during Sunday Swing. Also on hand for this FREE event will be dance coaches from NOLA Swing.
Upcoming Events:
Wednesdays on the Point
A summer music series taking place in Algiers Point, the concerts pick up where Wednesdays in the Square left off. This weeks performance features Amanda Shaw at the Rosetree Glass Studio, located at 446 Vallette Street. The studio will have glass blowing demonstrations, showcasing the talents of our local Algiers artists. Take the ferry, take a walk or drive on over the Point and join in the summer celebrations.
Algiers Reunion Dance
July 12th at Mardi Gras World from 7 pm to midnight. Reconnect with all of your old Algiers friends while you dance the night away at this benefit for Holy Name of Mary sponsored by the Blue Knights of Holy Name Men's Club. The dance will have live music (of course), a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, photo opportunities and local memorabilia for sale. This is absolutely the Algiers event to see and be seen at! Call 450-7460 or 361-0937 for ticket information.
Make it a great West Bank weekend!
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'Love the way you're "on top" of everything West Bank. Great way to keep the attention of your market, Lisa.
Hey sweetie-- Happy Anniversary! May God bless you and your family and may your marriage be filled with enough joy to last two lifetimes! With warmest regards, Carolyn. (BTW, loved your post. Looks like a lot of fun.)
Very nice Lisa. Make one want to spend a week in New Orleans.
Hi Lisa! This all sounds like a nice place to be this weekend. Happy Anniversary! I hope you enjoy yourselves.
Happy Anniversary Lisa!!!!!! Great lineup of events for this weekend....One day I'm gonna visit you....I haven't been there since my son was born in Biloxi in 1981 and we went over to LA.
Lisa, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!! I love any and everything to do with the Make a Wish Foundation. The activities are Banging down there.
Lisa, I echo Ray, a very happy anniversary to you! I hope you have a wonderful weekend....your events ALL look like fun, I would love to be there this weekend.
Margaret, thank you - you've set a good example for local information for me :)
C, thank you! We have a fancy dinner planned for Saturday night, one of the rare adult only meals I get!
Lenn, thanks - you should come visit sometime.
Susan, we always have something fun going on, but I think we'll make our own party this weekend :)
Sally, I didn't know that your son was born in Biloxi! When you make it stateside, I expect to see you!
Ray, thank you and welcome back. Make a Wish is a wonderful organization and I hope they get a great turn out for their benefit.
Carole, I would love to see you here one day and thanks for the well wishes!
Lisa you must be a party animal. Always up on the upcoming events.
Happy Anniversary! How many is it???
Great job on your what to do this weekend, as always! Have fun and talk to you soon,,,,
John, LOL! I'm not so much of a party animal anymore, except at Mardi Gras time!
Terrie, thank you - we are celebrating our golden anniversary...28 years on the 28th :)