Crosstown Conversations: Are the Live Music Outdoors regulations finally Resolved? And, another big weekend in NOLA.

[Jeanne Nathan at Crosstown Conversations]

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Listen to the last show featuring   Antoine, Trinity, and Heaven Barriere. Dear Crosstowners,           After literally years of ineffectual "dancing" around the issue, the City Planning Commission, City Council, and cultural and neighborhood organizations finally got together to put in place a foundation of regulations that brings significant clarity to where, when, and how many times a week and a year live cultural and music events outdoors can take place.       Yes, but there are some problematic loopholes that hopefully can be resolved either before the final ordinance language is determined or even after it is codified when amendments or some kind of mitigation can still be considered.       One of those loopholes allows certain venues in residential neighborhoods to present music on a basis determined by previous individual ordinances that may be grandfathered in. Once something is grandfathered, I'm told, it stays that way for ten years. So if you happen to live close to a venue that has established the right to have endless weddings with live music outdoors just about every weekend, you know we still have some work to do. Unless you would rather be pushed out of your home and neighborhood.         Do I sound concerned? You betcha.       At least this weekend there are things to get out and do, Starting with the 14th annual antique symposium at the Historic New Orleans Collection in the French Quarter. This one is about the Spanish South. Since we call it the French Quarter, we forget the long-standing Spanish influence there and throughout the city. Talks by people who know what they are talking about, receptions, culinary treats, and touring the antique stores nearby showing off their best Spanish treasures... But hurry to sign up....almost full. See contacts below.       Also in the HNOC, at 520 Royal Street,  Tannen's "Jackson Square" is on view through the end of August. That's just a few weeks away, so don't miss this elegant, dramatically curated exhibit of "archisculpture".       Just a few blocks away, the Jazz Museum in the Mint is celebrating Satchmo's birthday with a great lineup of music from brass bands to songstresses like Germaine Bazzle and Charmaine Neville on Friday through Sunday.       More? How about over 30 art galleries open for the legendary White Linen Night on Saturday night when everyone suddenly "goes South", in their whites? In addition to seeing the latest in regional works of art (you should buy!) by living artists, there is food and music and just plain strolling around. Then catch dinner in one of the Arts District's sheik or funky restaurants, many with menus of contemporary and international flair.       Hey, as I said last week, it's summer in New Orleans! A little rain for the green during the day. Beautiful sunsets. And balmy, less stifling evenings.       Y'all come out and see us. I didn't learn that phrase in the South Bronx. Just when I got here. Oops. Someone may report me to the immigration officials. After all, my Uncle Bud in New Jersey used to ask me for my passport when I came to visit the "City".    Enjoy,   Jeanne Nathan Host and Executive Producer  Friday's Guests - In Other News - Artworks - Classifieds - Coming Attractions - Crosstown Scenes - What is Jeanne Reading? Leslie-Claire Spillman New Orleans Arts District Association President       Leslie-Claire Spillman is an artist, gallerist, and curator working in the Arts District for nearly two decades. She is the President of the New Orleans Arts District Association, and in 2020 established a gallery bearing her name in the heart of the district. Amanda McFillen  Director of Public Programs & Interpretive Services at  The Historic New Orleans Collection       Amanda McFillen is the Director of Programs and Interpretive Services for The Historic New Orleans Collection, where she oversees the many lectures, conferences, concerts, tours, and other events the museum hosts throughout the year. Originally from Lafayette, LA, she has called New Orleans home for the past fifteen years. Art Works In Other News Classifieds A Studio In The Woods is hiring for two positions: Operations Coordinator and Marketing & Outreach Coordinator!  Click the image to see more information. Coming Attractions For more information, click on the images. Crosstown Scenes Photos by Jemima Brady Photos by Jeanne Nathan What is Jeanne Reading? Get weekly updates about culture, politics, entertainment, environment, events and highlights of local shops and creatives on Crosstown Conversations by Jeanne Nathan on the air Fridays at noon on wbok1230 AM. https://crosstownconversations.wordpress.com/ crossto...@gmail.com Unsubscribe or Manage Preferences