On Tap in Hammond

Looking for something do this weekend in downtown Hammond?  You can get your sports fix by supporting the Lady Lions volleyball team, as they host Sam Houston State and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.  Don't miss out on the Brews Art Fest.  This year to go along with the beer tasting there will be art exhibits, art demos, and live music. 

Fanfare kicks-off with the SLU Opera Workshop performing The Light in the Piazza.  And be sure to help support the National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Month by visiting Mocktails 2012.  Mocktails will be offering the best of the best in non-alcoholic concoctions.

Here is the Krewe's full list of things to do this week.
 

On Tap This Week

Hey y'all.  You know what comes with this cooler weather?  You guessed it....Plenty of cool things to do right here in historic downtown Hammond!  

If you are looking for a party this weekend Brady's Restaurant is the place to be, as they have live music with some great drink specials on Thursday night.  Then for those of you who believe in the luck of the Irish and like to drink green beer, Brady's will be hosting their "Half Way to St. Patrick's Day" party on Friday night. So go ahead and get cheezy with the ole "Kiss Me, I'm Irish" line.

Grand Opening of Rox Crafted Cuisine & Martini Bar

The grand opening of Rox Crafted Cuisine & Martini Bar in Ponchatoula is set for Thursday September 20, 2012 from 7pm-10pm.

The public is invited to the grand opening celebration, which will include a block party featuring the Todd O'Neil Band.  Also making an appearance will the be the New Orleans Saintsations with Stephanie, the cover girl for the 2013 Saintsations swimsuit calendar. 

On Tap This Weekend in Hammond

This weekend in Hammond, America is geared towards the ladies.  The Lady Lions will be playing volleyball on Thursday and soccer on Friday & Sunday.  Bra La Vie will be hosting their Bra Fitting event with 10% of your purchase benefiting the American Cancer Society.  And on Saturday night Miss Southeastern 2013 will be crowned. 

Brews Art Fest Set for September 28th

Beer.  Art.  Live Music.  And did I mention beer?  It doesn't get any better than this on a fall evening in downtown Hammond.

The annual Brews Arts Festival will be held on Friday September 28 from 5pm - 8pm in the Morrison Park Alley (located behind Rotolo's).  Coordinated by The Red White & Brew, a beer tasting featuring 50 beers from around the world will be the headliner.  Festival goers will be able to view, purchase or win art at the art exhibits on hand.  There will also be a live painting demo by Matthew Wittle.

And while the brews are being sampled and the art is being bought you can enjoy live music by the U.S. Navy's Crescent City Jazz Combo band.

Miss Southeastern to be Crowned Saturday

Seven Southeastern students will compete for the title of Miss Southeastern 2013 on Saturday September 15th.  Miss Southeastern 2012, Jennifer Jarreau of Denham Springs, will crown her successor in the annual pageant set for 7pm in the Pottle Music Building Auditorium located on the SLU campus.

Happy Birthday Marie Laveau!

Laveau's Burial Site

Happy Birthday to the New Orleans Queen of Voodoo, Marie Laveau! 

Laveau, who was born on September 10, 1794 in New Orleans, is one of the city's most iconic historical figures.  Her mythical status has reached heights like no other, as her tomb in Saint Louis Cemetery #1 is one of the most visited burial sites in the United States.  In fact it attracts so many visitors that it ranks second to only the grave site of Elvis Presley.

To honor Marie Laveau's birthday Liz Genest Smith of gonola.com wrote this great article titled Happy Birthday, Marie Laveau: Nine Legends You Didn't Know.  As you will read in the article there was more to the New Orleans Voodoo Queen than her association with black magic.  Enjoy.

LCDC of Hammond to Offer Homework Helpers

The Louisiana Children's Discovery Center is once again offering "Homework Helpers" this school year.  The program, which allows students to receive homework assistance, is available for students in the 1st - 6th grades on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday afternoons.

Students can be dropped off after school and will receive assistance with their homework from Teaching & Learning candidates at Southeastern Louisiana University until 5:30pm.  In addition to homework assistance each student will enjoy a snack and discovery time on the exhibit floor of the Children's Museum.

On Tap This Weekend in Hammond

Looking for a way to spend the first weekend of fall (although it is still steamy outside) in Hammond, America?  This weekend you can enjoy everything from wine tastings & art exhibits to a free concert to aid with relief for victims of hurricane Issac.  You can also take in the sights and sounds of a college football Saturday at historic Strawberry Stadium after you get jacked up at the Friday night pep rally!

Here is the Krewe's list of what is happening in Hammond this weekend.

Isaac Relief Concert Set for Saturday Prior to SLU Game

To help support the victims of Hurricane Isaac there will be a fundraiser concert prior to kick-off of the SLU Lions home opener against South Dakota State on Saturday September 8th.

The SLU Pregame Relief Concert will run from 12-6:30pm in Friendship Circle on the Southeastern Louisiana University campus in Hammond.  The concert is free, although the United Way of Southeast Louisiana will be on site accepting donations to help with hurricane Isaac relief efforts.

Featured at the concert will be the musical talents of The Resolvers, The Funky Nuggets, Beebs & Money Makers, Chris McCarty, Brendan O'Hara, and local favorite Mia Borders.

Kickoff for the game is 7pm.