Well, time to update my “Shows” for 2105.
For prosperity purposes – here were my shows and appearances for 2014.
UPCOMING SHOWS AND APPEARANCES FOR 2014
Please check back here frequently for updates and additions!
Some of my work is currently being show at the Cake Cafe at 2440 Chartres.
January 18th to January 25th: Guest Lecturer on Royal Caribbean Cruise Line.
Friday, March 21st: Guest on television show “Steppin’ Out” on WYES. On at 7:30pm and 11pm.
Saturday, March 22nd: Panelist at the Tennessee Williams Festival. Disappearing Ink: A Look Back and Around New Orleans Journalism. With panelists S.L. Alexander and Rebecca Theim. Moderated by Errol Laborde. At the Hotel Monteleone, Queen Anne Ballroom. 214 Royal Street. 1pm to 2:15pm.
Saturday, March 22nd: Curator at the Tennessee Williams Festival. Extra! Extra! Readings from the Legendary “Mascot” Newspaper. With actors Mikko, Veronica Russell, and Dane Rhodes. At the Hotel Monteleone, Queen Anne Ballroom. 214 Royal Street. 2:30pm to 3:45.
Sunday, March 23rd: Panelist at the Tennessee Williams Festival. “Louisiana Cultural Vistas” 25th Anniversary Panel. With panelists Ben Sandmel and Richard Campanella. Moderated by David Johnson. At the Hotel Monteleone, Royal Ballroom. 214 Royal Street. 1pm to 2:15pm.
Tuesday, March 25th: Guest on NPR’s The Reading Life. 1:30PM. Replay on Friday, March 28th at 7:30pm, and Sunday, March 30th at Noon.
Wednesday, March 26th: Lecture and book signing of Hope and New Orleans: A History of Crescent City Street Names at the Garden District Book Shop. 2727 Prytania Street. 6pm to 730pm.
Friday, April 4: Book Release Party of Hope and New Orleans: A History of Crescent City Street Names. TBA. 7pm to 10pm.
Saturday, April 5: Freret Market. 11pm to 7pm. Located at the intersection of Freret Street and Napoleon Avenue.
Thursday, April 24: Lecture and book signing of Hope and New Orleans: A History of Crescent City Street Names at Maple Street Book Shop. 7523 Maple Street. 6pm to 7:30pm.
Tuesday, April 29: Lecture and book signing of Hope and New Orleans: A History of Crescent City Street Names at Tulane University Bookstore. 31 McAlister Drive (on campus). Noon to 2pm.
Wednesday, April 30: Guest on WWOZ’s “New Orleans Music Show” with George Ingmire. 90.7FM. Noon.
Friday, May 2: Book signing of Hope and New Orleans: A History of Crescent City Street Names at theRoosevelt Hotel. 130 Roosevelt Way. 6pm to 8pm.
Sunday, May 4th: Book signing of Hope and New Orleans: A History of Crescent City Street Names at the Jazz Fest Book Tent as part of New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. New Orleans Fair Grounds. Noon to 1pm.
Tuesday, May 6th. Guest on WWLTV New Orleans. 8:30AM.
Saturday, May 10th: Book signing of Hope and New Orleans: A History of Crescent City Street Names atCostco. 3900 Dublin Street. 2pm to 4pm.
Saturday, May 24th: Book signing of Hope and New Orleans: A History of Crescent City Street Names at the 1850 Museum House. 523 St. Ann Street. 2pm to 4pm. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cabildo.
Saturday, May 31st: Arts Council of New Orleans Art Market. Located in Palmer Park at the corner of South Carrollton and South Claiborne Avenue. 10am to 4pm.
Saturday, June 7th: Freret Market. Located at the intersection of Freret Street and Napoleon Avenue. 12pm to 5pm.
Sunday, June 15th: Book signing of Hope and New Orleans: A History of Crescent City Street Names atWhole Foods. Arabella Station. 5600 Magazine Street. 11am to 1pm.
Thursday, June 19th: Lecture of Hope and New Orleans: A History of Crescent City Street Names at the Nix Library. 1401 S. Carrollton Ave. 5:30pm to 6:30pm.
Tuesday, June 24th: Lecture of Hope and New Orleans: A History of Crescent City Street Names at the Bea Field Alumni House. 6319 Willow Street. 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Also featuring dramatic readings by actress Veronica Russell. $10. Snacks and drinks served. Register Here. Sponsored by Tulane Alumni Association.
Saturday, June 28th: Book signing of Hope and New Orleans: A History of Crescent City Street Names at the Big Easy Rollergirls bout. June 28th. 5pm to 8:30pm. At the UNO Human Performance Center. You can buy tickets to the Double Header HERE. AllStars vs. Gainseville Roller Rebels. Crescent Wenches vs. Red Stick Roller Derby Capitol Defenders.
Wednesday, August 6th: “Reading Between the Wines.” A monthly salon/panel type event where authors talk about their books in a discussion moderated by Candice Huber. Fellow panelists will be Ben Sandmel, Chris Waddington, and Ethan Brown. Pearl Wine Company. 3700 Orleans Avenue (inside the American Can Company). 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Saturday, September 13th: Lecture: “Loaded Down With Iniquity: The 1866 sinking of the Evening Star” for the Downriver Festival: The Mighty Mississippi River Festival. At the Old U.S. Mint. 400 Esplanade Ave. 2:15pm to 3:15pm.
Wednesday, September 17th: Lecture on the scandals and scoundrels involving the French Quarter streets! Signing of Hope & New Orleans: A History of Crescent City Street Names to follow. 6pm to 7pm. 1850 House at 523 St. Ann Street on Jackson Square. Sponsored by the Friends of the Cabildo. Members are $5, Non-Members are $10. No charge if book purchased. Call (504) 524-9118 to reserve your seat.
Saturday, October 4th: Freret Market. Located at the intersection of Freret Street and Napoleon Avenue. 12pm to 4pm.
Thursday, October 16th: I will be interviewed by David Johnson, the Executive Editor of Louisiana Cultural Vistas Magazine about my book Hope & New Orleans: A History of Crescent City Street Names. 7pm to 8pm at the Jefferson Parish Library. 4747 W. Napoleon Ave. Metairie.
Wednesday, October 22nd: Lecture on New Orleans streets named after WWII Veterans. The National World War II Museum. Noon. 945 Magazine Street. Book signing of Hope & New Orleans: A History of Crescent City Street Names to follow in the gift shop.
Saturday, October 25th: Arts Council of New Orleans Art Market. Located in Palmer Park at the corner of South Carrollton and South Claiborne Avenue. 10am to 4pm.
Monday, October 27th: Private lecture. Noon.
Wednesday, October 29th: Private lecture. Noon.
Saturday, November 1st: Louisiana Book Festival. Baton Rouge. From 1:00pm to 2:00pm at the House Committee Room 2 for the 25th Anniversary of Louisiana Cultural Vistas panel. From 2:15 to 3pm Book Signing. From 3:30 to 4:00pm in Senate Committee Room E for a discussion of Hope & New Orleans: A History of Crescent City Street Names. From 4:15 to 5:00pm Book Signing. View my schedule HERE.
Saturday, November 1st: Freret Market. Located at the intersection of Freret Street and Napoleon Avenue. 12pm to 4pm.
Saturday, November 29th: Arts Council of New Orleans Art Market. Located in Palmer Park at the corner of South Carrollton and South Claiborne Avenues. 10am to 4pm.
Saturday, November 29th: Octavia Books. Located at 513 Octavia Street. In honor of Small Business Saturday, the independent bookstore is hosting over a dozen authors to chat, recommend books, and sign copies of their own book. I will be there from 5:00 to 6:00pm.
Sunday, November 30th: Arts Council of New Orleans Art Market. Located in Palmer Park at the corner of South Carrollton and South Claiborne Avenues. 10am to 4pm.
Saturday, December 6th: Freret Market. Located at the intersection of Freret Street and Napoleon Avenue. 12pm to 4pm.
Saturday, December 13th: Freret Market. Located at the intersection of Freret Street and Napoleon Avenue. 12pm to 4pm.
Sunday, December 14th: Arts Council of New Orleans Art Market. Located in Palmer Park at the corner of South Carrollton and South Claiborne Avenue. 10am to 4pm.
Please remember that weather conditions may affect the markets’ times and dates. If in doubt, please check the night before the market for any possible changes.