YLC’s Wednesdays at the Square (WATS)
Lafayette Square (St. Charles Avenue in the CBD across from Gallier Hall)
March 14th - May 30th from 5pm to 8pm http://www.wednesdayatthesquare.com/index.shtml
Reason: You like good music. You like free good music. You like free good music outdoors. You like free good music outdoors to break up the middle of the work week…
Drink: Free beer from your friends who are volunteering
Drank: Purchased beer from your friends who are volunteering because you feel bad for mooching too much off a good cause.
Drunk: Cordina Frozen Cocktails
(unless they’ve somehow run out of straws, yet again, in which case it’s just not worth the struggle. But you’ll probably get one anyways. Because it’s that hot. And your warm Abita beer has made you spiteful.)
mindless musings:
New Orleans is just too easy to love. We already feel like we are forever indebted to the city for inventing jazz. But apparently Nola didn’t think that was enough as it continually one-ups itself in the music scene, keeping our toes the tappiest and ears the happiest in all the land.
One divine example of this is YLC’s Wednesdays at the Square. What’s more brilliant than a free 12-week concert series, in a park, in the middle of the work week, in the middle of Nola’s beautiful spring weather, in the middle of a swarm of food vendors and a gaggle of beer tents? Literally let’s not stop at our toes and ears being the happiest in the land – we need to add our mouths, stomachs, eyes, noses, hearts, lives and souls in the mix there too.
Therefore, in the pursuit of this all-encompassing happiness, trudge to work every Wednesday 15 minutes early so that you can joyful bound out of the office in time to catch the first brass beat to be released into the heavens. We know there’s a lot going on, but be sure to spend some time rocking out in front of the stage. If you happen to have braved WATS solo and don’t have anyone to dance with “shirtless man” or “hippie woman” will happily rid you of your partnerless woes! Seriously, you don’t even have to ask! Do note, that while enjoying the area in front of the stage, you will most likely encounter an opportunity to achieve a second-hand high. Whether you’re into that sort of thing or not, the opportunity will present itself. However, don’t ever plan on contributing to the second-hand fumes, as the policemen at the square are in fact policemen, and not just badged characters in this current fantasy world you’re living in.
After putting in some quality time at the stage, mosey around the square to check out the rest of the WATS enterprise: enjoy some food from local vendors, some local libations from Abita or Cordina or local pours of your favorite premium brand cocktails. The square will also be bustling with local nonprofits with information on how to get involved in the city as well as local artisans selling their work. After you’ve completed your rounds, make sure you head back up to the stage to catch the second act of the night. (All food & drink vendors as well as the line up for each night is posted on the WATS website, listed above.)
Two more cents: just because we love the YLC that damn much: please don’t bring in your own food or drinks to the square! We won’t judge you if you pre-game at home before a 5pm event on a Wednesday but we will judge you if your pre-game turns into game-time drinking of your previously purchased Prosecco at the square. Remember, this is a fundraiser you’re attending and concession sales keep ticket your ticket price at the friendly cost of free.
One more cent: always say "WATS" in the voice of Brüno.
“Laissez les bon temps rouler”
- Sacha Baron Cohen
Insider Tip:
Pack a large sign in case you spot some high-class New Orleanians enjoying the free music on the balconies of their high-rise condos to the left of the stage, which reads “Stop stealing our free music with your diamond studded ears! And too bad you’re not down here receiving any of the free money they’re giving away! Watch out! No, it wasn’t a bird! We just wanted to inform you that we’re soon going to buy your house with all this free money!”
But of course don’t actually make this sign unless this is actually going to take place. Or else you’ll look foolish. And seriously, you better let us know if you somehow find out when YLC Free Money Night is… Or else… we’re ripping up your sign…
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