Events

Beginning August 1st - August 2nd

drawing, patterning, design, printmaking, and simple sewing. 10 am–noon each Saturday until August 26. $250 ($225 for LASM members) for all seven classes, which includes most supplies. Find more information and register at lasm.org. •

UNTIL OCT 8th

EXAMINING AMERICA

AMERICAN DEMOCRACY: A GREAT LEAP OF FAITH AT THNOC

New Orleans, Louisiana

See the traveling Smithsonian exhibition American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith at the Historic New Orleans Collection through this fall. The collection examins the origins and evolution of American democracy from its inception in 1776 onward. Free. hnoc.org. •

Until Oct 29

BLUE DOGS

THE RIVER IS THE ROAD: PAINTINGS BY GEORGE RODRIGUE AT THE WEST BATON ROUGE MUSEUM

Port Allen, Louisiana

George Rodrigue, beloved New Iberia painter of the "Blue Dog" and countless other symbols of Louisiana culture and lore, frequently utilized the image of the river to reflect his own Cajun background as well as his larger life journey. For the first time, an exhibition at the West Baton Rouge Museum organized by Rodrigue's Life & Legacy Foundation is tracing Rodrigue's use of the river throughout nearly five decades of his work—including forty-five original works from paintings, to sculptures, to metal works loaned from the private collections of Rodrigue's surviving wife Wendy Rodrigue, the George Godfrey Rodrigue, Jr. Family Trust, and various collectors. westbatonrougemuseum.org. •

UNTIL NOV 26th

PROJECT RUNWAY

FASHIONING AMERICA: GRIT TO GLAMOUR AT NOMA

New Orleans, Louisiana

The New Orleans Museum of Art's latest exhibition walks the viewer through over two centuries of innovations in American fashion design—highlighting fierceness that goes all the way back to the founding fathers. Fashioning America: Grit to Glamour celebrates under-recognized designers, marks seminal moments in the fashion industry, and explores the ways American fashion is reflected in international trends. noma.org. •

UNTIL JAN 28th

STAR STUFF

CELESTIAL IMAGININGS: ARTISTS EXPLORING THE GALAXIES AT LASM

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The beauty and wonder of the night sky has captivated those of us on this floating rock called Earth for centuries.

The Louisiana Art & Science Museum (LASM)'s newest exhibition Celestial Imaginings: Artists Exploring the Galaxies celebrates these vast cosmos along with the twentieth anniversary of LASM's Irene W. Pennington Planetarium by inviting eight contemporary artists to offer their interpretation of the planets, stars, and night sky—which are on display in The Republic Finance Gallery. lasm.org. •

AUG 1st - AUG 29th

MUSIC IN THE AIR BALCONY CONCERT SERIES AT THE JAZZ MUSEUM

New Orleans, Louisiana

Appearances from New Orleans's best can be counted on atop the Jazz Museum's balcony, serenading all of Esplanade in true New Orleans spirit. Bring your blanket to sit on or comfortable shoes for dancing, as seats are not provided for this outdoor program. 5 pm–6 pm every Tuesday. nolajazzmuseum.org. •

AUG 1st - AUG 29th

AFTERNOON JAZZ

ARROWHEAD JAZZ BAND AT THE JAZZ MUSEUM

New Orleans, Louisiana

Come enjoy performances by the Arrowhead Jazz Band every Tuesday this August at the New Orleans Jazz Museum's Performance Center listening room. 2 pm–3 pm. Free. nolajazzmusuem.org. • with Jane Dick. 4 pm–6:30 pm. $180 for one month.

August 18: Mugs and Merlot with Jane Dick. 6 pm–8:30 pm. $80. sttammany.art. •

AUG 2nd

PAINTING WITH PAIRINGS

BRUSHES AND BUBBLES AT MIDDENDORF'S SLIDELL

Slidell, Louisiana

Middendorf's Slidell is extending its offerings beyond the joys of eating and drinking this August for its Brushes & Bubbles event, hosted by European Master Chef Horst Pfeifer and Lorraine Streckfus of Constellation Brands— who will be bringing an exciting selection of sparkling summer wines for the occasion. She'll also be leading the evening as artist-in-chief, guiding guests through the creative process of creating their own masterpieces while they enjoy a gourmet meal. 6:30 pm. $100. middendorfsrestaurant.com. •

- AUG 30th

JAZZ FOUNDATION OF AMERICA OUTDOOR

The Jazz Foundation of America presents a free, outdoor music series at the New Orleans Jazz Museum in the Old U.S. Mint. Here's what to see Wednesdays in

Storyville Stompers

Leroy Jones & New Orleans' Matt Booth & The

The Original Royal Players

Colliding Currents The series will also be streamed live to the New Orleans Jazz Museum's Facebook Page. nolajazzmuseum.org. •

AUG 2nd - AUG 30th

TWO STEPPIN' CAJUN JAM AT THE BLUE MOON SALOON

AUG 1st - AUG 29th

TUNING & STRETCHING

JAZZ YOGA AT THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ MUSEUM

New Orleans, Louisiana

Join instructor Adrienne Byrd for a one-hour session of mindfulness and meditation targeted towards local musicians, featuring improvisational movements drawn from yoga against a backdrop of live jazz music. 3:30 pm on Tuesdays and 10:30 am on Saturdays. Free. nolajazzmuseum.org. •

AUG 1st - AUG 31st

Make It Work

ST. TAMMANY ART ASSOCIATION WORKSHOPS

Covington, Louisiana

This summer, the St. Tammany Arts Association has created a variety of creative experiences with clay for artists of all levels. See the schedule below:

Tuesdays and Thursdays in August: Open Pottery Studio with Jane Dick. 4 pm–8 pm. $200.

August 6, 13, 20: Pottery Wheel Basics

Lafayette, Louisiana

Come to the Blue Moon for the generative magic of its weekly Cajun jam. Open to every skill level, the jam is a great opportunity to learn from the best and to make that special sound we know of as Cajun music. Never scripted, never the same, you never know who is coming or who might show up. But there is always plenty of dancing to be had (as well as free rice and gravy and an all-night happy hour). 8 pm on Wednesdays. Free. bluemoonpresents.com. •