On Tap This Weekend

Highlighting what is On Tap this weekend in Hammond is the legendary concert film The Doors: Live at the Bowl '68.  It is the first of a series of movies being shown at the Columbia Theatre called Movies at Columbia.  This historic Doors performance has been digitally re-mastered in HD and surround sound.  The Columbia will be opening their "Doors" for a showing on Thursday and Saturday.

All you rum lovers out there should probably grab a spot at the bar of  the Krewe's favorite drinking establishment on Saturday, as The Red White & Brew will be hosting a Don Q Rum tasting.  The tasting will feature nine Puerto Rican rums, with three of them being flavored rums.

8th Annual Starry November Night Schedule

Are you ready to kick-off the holiday season with a bang?  Come on out tonight and enjoy a stroll through the streets of historic downtown Hammond for the 8th annual Starry November Night. The Krewe has put together a schedule of events highlighting some of the must see festivities.  So there is no excuse to miss Hammond's largest block party.  A block party that combines music, food, art & wine stroll, shopping, snow and every one's favorite jolly ole fella.  Hope to see y'all there! 

On Tap This Weekend

If I told you it will be snowing in Hammond on Friday night you would probably say "yeah right and I can can kiss Santa right in the middle of downtown".  Well there will be snow....and you can kiss Santa.  It's all part of of the festivities for the 8th annual Starry November Night in historic downtown Hammond.

But before you kick-off of the holiday block party you can participate in the Canned Food Drive hosted by the Louisiana Children's Discovery Center Thursday morning.  Thursday night be sure to stop in at The Red White & Brew for their Italian Wine Tasting.  And if you are looking to travel back into the medieval period you can spend the weekend at the Louisiana Renaissance Fest.

Fun Facts: The Anniversary of Tom Dempsey's NFL Record Kick

Until the New Orleans Saints won Super Bowl XLIV, the greatest moment in Saints history was Tom Dempsey's NFL record 63 yard field goal.  Dempsey's game winning field goal beat the Detroit Lions 19-17 on November 8, 1970 in the old Tulane Stadium.  Although the record has been tied by Denver's Jason Elam (1998) & San Fransisco's David Akers (2012), it has never been broken.

Happy 42nd Anniversary to Tom Dempsey's NFL record 63 yard field goal.....Who Dat!

On Tap This Weekend

With the Christmas holidays fast approaching this weekend is the perfect time to take advantage of some exciting activities and events that Hammond has to offer.  Highlighting the weekend is the 6th annual Gumbo Cook-Off and weekend number two of the Louisiana Renaissance Festival. 

Yeah we know Mardi Gras is four months away but we are always up for a parade in these parts.  The SLU Lions in conjunction with the Hammond Square Mall will be hosting "Lions on the Square", featuring a parade down Palace Drive.  Also the Hammond Regional Art Center kicks off its James Michalopoulos exhibit this weekend, as the artist himself makes an appearance.

Check out the full listing of what's On Tap this weekend and come out and enjoy the experience of historic downtown Hammond.  Y'all be sure to enjoy your weekend!

HRAC to Host Michalopoulos Exhibit

James Michalopoulos, a celebrated New Orleans based artist, will be presenting a lecture called "Trials & Tribulations during the Lunch Lecture series on Thursday November 12 at the Hammond Regional Arts Center in downtown Hammond.  The lecture starts at noon and is free to the public.  Space is limited so please RSVP to info@hammondarts.org.

Why Tuesday is the Best Night to Drink at a Bar

Are you looking for just the right time to get the best drinks from your favorite bar?  What about helping your favorite bartender with his/her newest concoction? Are you looking to have some great conversations about your favorite spirits?  Well clear your calendar on Tuesday nights and head on over to your favorite drinking establishment.

That's right...Tuesday nights!  According to Drink Spirits "if you want to have an amazing experience at a bar, go on a Tuesday night.  Some of the best drinks, best conversations about spirits and best discoveries have happened over a bar on a Tuesday night."  And here are Drink Spirits 10 Reasons to Drink at a Bar on Tuesday Nights.