West Bank Weekend Events: July 18-20,2008

Have you planned your weekend yet?  Here are some cool events happening around town.

 

Summer Reading Bugmobile

 

Continuing to encourage kids to read all year round, the Summer Reading Bugmobile will be at the children’s  wing of the West Bank Regional Library in Harvey, LA on Friday at 10:30 am.  Space is limited, so get your tickets right away or call the library at 364-2660 for more information.

 

 

 

Gretna Farmer’s Market

Saturday, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, featuring local produce, art, music and more.  Under the Gretna Market on Huey P. Long Avenue, between 3rd and 4th Streets in Gretna, LA.

 

 

Westwego Performing Arts Theatre

The talented kids taking part in the Jefferson Performing Arts Society’s West Bank summer camp will be performing the summer musical "Once Upon A Mattress" on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre, 177 Sala Avenue in Westwego, LA.  Visit the JPAS website for more information and tickets.

 

Beyond The West Bank

The Stars and Stripes Summer continues at the National WWII Museum.  The whole family is invited to attend the museum, learn more about WWII and D-Day and kick up their heels with the Palmetto Bug Stompers from 2-4 pm.  Swing dance lessons will be held from 1-2 pm so you can learn how to strut your stuff!  Discounted admission for Louisiana residents.

 

 

Upcoming West Bank Events

 

Cooking Demonstration

As part of the continuing chef series, Mount Olivet church (530 Pelican Ave. in Algiers Point) will host Chef Ed Moise of Aunt Leni’s Cafe on Tuesday, July 22nd at 6 pm.  It’s a hands on series, with the Chef demonstrating, teaching and providing recipes.  The $35 per person cost includes drinks and dining on the great meal the Chef and attendees have prepared.

 

The Wednesdays on the Point concert series continues for the next few weeks, from 5:30 to 7:30 each Wednesday in Algiers Point.  Upcoming scheduled performances are:

• 7/23:  Amanda Walker & Jimmy Robinson at Dry Dock Cafe, 133 Delaronde
• 7/30: Ernie Vincent & Marc Stone at Crown and Anchor Pub, 200 Pelican
• 8/06: David & Roselyn at Gulf Pizza, 446 Pelican
• 8/13: Paul Sanchez & Friends at Old Point Bar, 545 Patterson

 

25th Annual National Night Out Against Crime

August 5th all around the West Bank.  The Night Out Against Crime is a chance for neighbors to gather together in support of fighting crime in their area and send a message to criminals that they are not welcome in the neighborhood.  Some West Bank communities hold block parties, complete with DJ and dancing in the streets, while others are a little more laid back with a gathering in a centrally located front yard or garage.  What is your neighborhood planning for this year?  To register your event or for more ideas, visit the National Night Out Against Crime website.

 

Make it a great West Bank weekend!