The announcement was made yesterday afternoon. “Uncle” Lionel Batiste will be laid to rest next Friday, July 20, 2012, at the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts. There’s a second line this afternoon to honor his memory. Here’s a look at this weekend.
It’s Bastille Day and another excuse for a party. The Pair-A-Dice Tumblers will be hosting a parade of their own Saturday night through the French Quarter. It begins at “dark-thirty” in front of the Blue Nile on Frenchmen Street.
Over in Faubourg St. John, there’s an all-day block party at Ponce de Leon and Esplanade sponsored by Café Degas and other businesses in the area. Zazoo City, Ukulele Jake and the Creole String Beans are providing the musical entertainment.
Foundation Free Fridays continue tonight at Tipitina’s. Gypsyphonic Disko opens for Good Enough for Good Times. Tips is also selling vintage logo T-shirts, baseball jerseys, tank tops, posters and more at low prices.
Also on Friday night, Corey Henry’s Birthday bash is at the Blue Nile . Corey was an original memb
