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Upcoming Events
May 25, 2013
FREE YOGA AND MEDITATION ACCOMPANIED BY LIVE JAZZ PIANO MUSIC
YOGA AND MEDITATION ACCOMPANIED BY LIVE JAZZ PIANO MUSIC
INDOORS AT THE JAZZ PARK VISITOR CENTER IN THE FRENCH MARKET DISTRICT–DUTCH ALLEY
Beginning Saturday, May 4th at 10:00 a.m.
Free and Open to the Public—All Levels Welcome
Classes are INDOORS at The New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park in Dutch Alley, at 916 N. Peters Street, behind A Tisket A Tasket Bookshop at 910 Decatur Street
Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own yoga mat to Jazz Yoga & Meditation: Sun Salutations Gentle Hatha Flow. This free yoga class will feature instructor Susan Landry and meditational jazz piano by Peter Nu. Please arrive 10 minutes early to sign in and meet the instructor. There are a minimum number of complimentary yoga mats available for those who need them.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Susan Landry began practicing yoga in 2004. She completed her Yoga Teacher Training Certification at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Lenox, Massachusetts in June 2006. She has taught yoga for the City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department, Miraval Life and Balance Resort, and at Mountain Waves in Flagstaff, AZ. Susan continues to study with Brahmani and Jashoda (www.journeyintoyoga.com) and Rama Jyoti Vernon, Eric Schiffman, and Shiva Rae have also inspired her along the way. She also practices Kharma and Bhakti yoga, which are included on her path. She is certified to teach yoga to both children and adults.
May-July Class Dates:
May 4
May 11
May 18
May 25
June 1
June 8 ***During Creole Tomato Festival!***
June 15
June 22
June 29
July 6
July 13
July 20
July 27
In July, we will review the attendance and surveys filled out by attendees and decide if the series will continue throughout the rest of the year. Please come and be a part of this and give us your feedback!
NOLA Locavores at the French Market
Saturday May 25 from 2pm – 4pm
NOLA Locavores will be tabling at the Crescent City Farmers Market to share information with shoppers about the local food movement. We will also be offering registration for and answer questions about the 2013 Eat Local Challenge! For more information check out their website at http://www.nolalocavore.org/
2:00 pm Cooking Demo with Cajun Cafe
3:00 pm Cooking Demo with Mother Nature’s Cupboard
3:45 pm Roasted Corn Eating Contest with Mother Nature’s Cupboard
May 26, 2013
French Market Fare Culinary Series
The French Market and the Southern Food & Beverage Museum team up to host a series of freeprograms that highlight the cuisine and culinary culture of New Orleans. The series includes cooking demos, food conversations and musical entertainment.
May 27, 2013
FREE French Market District Walking Tours
FREE French Market District walking tours with James Geraghty are every Monday at 10 a.m.!
Our free Monday historical walking tours begin at the French Market arch at Ursulines and N. Peters and end at the Upper Pontalba on Jackson Square.
Limited first come, first served
No reservations required
Limited to first 16 people
May 29, 2013
FREE FRENCH MARKET DISTRICT Music and Food Tour
FREE French Market District “Food and Music” Walking Tour beginning in Dutch Alley @ 1:30 p.m. Begins at New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park at 916 N. Peters, near Dumaine & Decatur Streets (along the floodwall), below Galvez Restaurant; ends across from Old U.S. Mint. Tour includes Dutch Alley, the riverfront, LaTrobe Park, and the Farmers Market.
FRENCH MARKET DISTRICT Music and Food Tour
Our tour engages all of your senses – including your sense of humor and history – as you stroll through America’s oldest public market.
Your complimentary tour kicks off with a brief documentary film, produced by the Jazz National Historical Park. And then, after taking in a view of the Mississippi River, hear about the early musical ingredients of jazz and famous jazz performers. Later, from our performance stage and other fun stops in the French Market, consider the legacies of Congo Square, Storyville, Jazz Funerals, and Mardi Gras Indians. Your tour also includes an exploration of New Orleans’ significant influences on opera and rock & roll.
Continue to our Farmers Market for a look at our food history and traditions. Find out where to go for delicious gumbo, jambalaya, pralines, po’ boys, and muffulettas.
End your tour with a free music exhibition at the Old U.S. Mint titled “Preservation Hall at 50.”
You won’t want to miss this completely free New Orleans sightseeing tour!
James Geraghty is a licensed New Orleans tour guide, who specializes in walking tours and cultural presentations.
June 1, 2013
FREE YOGA AND MEDITATION ACCOMPANIED BY LIVE JAZZ PIANO MUSIC
YOGA AND MEDITATION ACCOMPANIED BY LIVE JAZZ PIANO MUSIC
INDOORS AT THE JAZZ PARK VISITOR CENTER IN THE FRENCH MARKET DISTRICT–DUTCH ALLEY
Beginning Saturday, May 4th at 10:00 a.m.
Free and Open to the Public—All Levels Welcome
Classes are INDOORS at The New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park in Dutch Alley, at 916 N. Peters Street, behind A Tisket A Tasket Bookshop at 910 Decatur Street
Wear comfortable clothing and bring your own yoga mat to Jazz Yoga & Meditation: Sun Salutations Gentle Hatha Flow. This free yoga class will feature instructor Susan Landry and meditational jazz piano by Peter Nu. Please arrive 10 minutes early to sign in and meet the instructor. There are a minimum number of complimentary yoga mats available for those who need them.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Susan Landry began practicing yoga in 2004. She completed her Yoga Teacher Training Certification at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Lenox, Massachusetts in June 2006. She has taught yoga for the City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department, Miraval Life and Balance Resort, and at Mountain Waves in Flagstaff, AZ. Susan continues to study with Brahmani and Jashoda (www.journeyintoyoga.com) and Rama Jyoti Vernon, Eric Schiffman, and Shiva Rae have also inspired her along the way. She also practices Kharma and Bhakti yoga, which are included on her path. She is certified to teach yoga to both children and adults.
May-July Class Dates:
May 4
May 11
May 18
May 25
June 1
June 8 ***During Creole Tomato Festival!***
June 15
June 22
June 29
July 6
July 13
July 20
July 27
In July, we will review the attendance and surveys filled out by attendees and decide if the series will continue throughout the rest of the year. Please come and be a part of this and give us your feedback!
June 2, 2013
French Market Fare Culinary Series
The French Market and the Southern Food & Beverage Museum team up to host a series of freeprograms that highlight the cuisine and culinary culture of New Orleans. The series includes cooking demos, food conversations and musical entertainment.
June 3, 2013
FREE French Market District Walking Tours
FREE French Market District walking tours with James Geraghty are every Monday at 10 a.m.!
Our free Monday historical walking tours begin at the French Market arch at Ursulines and N. Peters and end at the Upper Pontalba on Jackson Square.
Limited first come, first served
No reservations required
Limited to first 16 people
June 5, 2013
FREE FRENCH MARKET DISTRICT Music and Food Tour
FREE French Market District “Food and Music” Walking Tour beginning in Dutch Alley @ 1:30 p.m. Begins at New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park at 916 N. Peters, near Dumaine & Decatur Streets (along the floodwall), below Galvez Restaurant; ends across from Old U.S. Mint. Tour includes Dutch Alley, the riverfront, LaTrobe Park, and the Farmers Market.
FRENCH MARKET DISTRICT Music and Food Tour
Our tour engages all of your senses – including your sense of humor and history – as you stroll through America’s oldest public market.
Your complimentary tour kicks off with a brief documentary film, produced by the Jazz National Historical Park. And then, after taking in a view of the Mississippi River, hear about the early musical ingredients of jazz and famous jazz performers. Later, from our performance stage and other fun stops in the French Market, consider the legacies of Congo Square, Storyville, Jazz Funerals, and Mardi Gras Indians. Your tour also includes an exploration of New Orleans’ significant influences on opera and rock & roll.
Continue to our Farmers Market for a look at our food history and traditions. Find out where to go for delicious gumbo, jambalaya, pralines, po’ boys, and muffulettas.
End your tour with a free music exhibition at the Old U.S. Mint titled “Preservation Hall at 50.”
You won’t want to miss this completely free New Orleans sightseeing tour!
James Geraghty is a licensed New Orleans tour guide, who specializes in walking tours and cultural presentations.
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French Market Corporation
1008 N. Peters Street,
New Orleans, LA 70116
504-522-2621 | info@frenchmarket.org
HOURS OF OPERATION
Open Daily
Retail Shops 10am–6pm
Farmers Market & Flea Market 9am–6pm
