Hammond's Hot August Night - August 17th

Ya' looking for something really cool to beat the August heat?  Well gather your friends and head to the 17th annual Hot August Night in historic downtown Hammond, LA on Friday August 17th.  Activities start at 6pm.

Hot August Night is one of the coolest gatherings in one of Louisiana's certified Cultural Districts.  Art is the major focus for Hot August Night, but you can also check out the various "Hot Spots", where local merchants will be hosting wine tastings.  Once you have viewed the local art exhibits enjoy a stroll with friends through the streets and take advantage of the late evening shopping.  And what is a block party without music.  Visit the stage at La Carreta for live music and the best frozen margaritas.

The Krewe's favorite places to be on Hot August Night are The Red White & Brew (120 E Thomas) for drinks and Your Mom's Bar & Grill (111 E Morris) for the best burgers in town.  Be on the look out for us!

17th Annual Hot August Night

Art stroll, shopping, live music, food and wine tastings.....it doesn't get any cooler than that!

On Tap This Weekend

Looking for something to do in Hammond this weekend?  Well here is the Krewe's guide to some venues that are happening in historic downtown Hammond. 

Kick-off the weekend by watching the Saints take on the Patriots at La Carreta on Thursday and take advantage of their drink specials for College Night. Slow it down on Friday by relaxing to the sweet sound of Jazz on the patio at Mariner's Inn.  Spend Saturday afternoon strolling the Hammond Farmers and Arts & Crafts Markets.  Let your weekend come to end by enjoying great food and drinks at Tommy's on Thomas, as the music of Casey Selba gets you ready for a new week.

New Orleans 2012 Bar Guide by NOLA.com

Chart Room in the French Quarter

Ok.  So it seems we post plenty of blog entries, tweets, and facebook status updates about bars and drinking.  Well, we are in the business of lighting up liquor bottles.  So pardon us one more time as we twist your arm to indulge yourself into NOLA.com's 2012 New Orleans Bar Guide.

NOLA.com's bar guide will give you a comprehensive listing of bars "from those classic New Orleans spots to those not so famous joints to enjoy".  And every watering hole in between. 

Encaustic Art Exhibit to Feature SLU Alums

The Red Dot Gallery will be hosting an encaustic art exhibit featuring local encaustic artists Jessica Danby and Megan Ford.  The exhibit will run from August 3rd through September 4th at the Red Dot Gallery located in Ponchatoula at 128 W. Pine Street.  A wine and cheese reception will be held Friday August 3rd from 5pm to 9pm to kick-off the exhibit.

One of the oldest forms of painting, encaustic is a technique where the artist paints with hot wax.