I've been working at this art space for years, so I finally decided to make a listing for it…read more This is a former school that has been converted into workable, rentable art space for creators of all types. Here you will find coffee roasters, photographers, painters and all types of other artists. I love this post because it's secluded, safe and private, has plenty of parking, and everyone here is respectful and quiet. There's a kitchen area, if you want to fix something to eat or keep drinks cold and there's even a dark room for film development. It's a wonderful space and I always enjoy working here.

Watching Shakespeare in the old brake tag station, who would have thought. This space was renovated…read morefor event use last year and this was my first time here... Well first time since it offered a city service. The NOLA Project is hosting their plays in this space and we were here to see their production of the Tempest last night. The staging was sparce but the backdrop of the Greenway walking path was lovely. The space is wide open but fully fenced which keeps out birds but not necessarily all the bugs. There are restrooms with handicapped access and changing tables. I feel like it would be a great space for a rave... if those were still a thing. For the event last night they had set up a couple of tables with beverages and snacks. Parking is where the Thursday afternoon farmer's market normally is, or across from the Parkway Bakery parking lot.

Good studio Good hard wood floors for dancing…read more Large mirrors for learning Extensive calendar for a variety of styles of dance to learn from Different dance socials are held here

Let's swing, baby, swing! Rhythmic Arts Center is a dance studio, but it's also so much more…read more The current schedule reveals an array of dance classes including swing, African dance, Zydeco, belly dance, Pilates, yoga, kids martial arts and kickboxing. They host several dance troupes in town, including Gris Gris Strut, the NOLA Jitterbugs and my favorite, The NOLA Chorus Girls Project, of which I was a member for a hot second before realizing my travel schedule wouldn't permit me to participate regularly. I can't attest to the awesomeness of all of the teachers/classes, however what I love about this studio are the gorgeous wood floors (nice to dance on!) and wall-to-wall mirrors (nice to spot to yourself when doing spinny spins etc. and admire/clean-up your form). It also feels very much like a community space, with very reasonable rental rates for private lessons and if you would like to offer up a class yourself. St. Claude needs more fantastic businesses like this one! It's time to move, friends! Take a look at the website and take a chance on one of the classes that sparks your interest. Hell, they even have Zumba and isn't that all the rage these days?

Rick and Jason are two of the most patient and friendly engineers I've ever worked with, traits…read morehard to find in a recording studio. Not the sort of passive do-what-you-ask types, but actively warm and welcoming people. They've put years of work into the building, making it a comfortable and relaxing environment suitable for long stays. I've tracked lots of projects with them, and expect to do many many more. I've recommended Marigny Recording Studios to countless friends.

From the owner: Marigny Recording Studio is a full multi-track audio production facility located in the heart of…read moreNew Orleans' Fauborg Marigny District. Our services include music production/engineering, voice over recording, and special events.

David is a consummate professional, and the groups he hires out are fantastic. We contracted both…read morethe string duo for our wedding (who were willing to stand out in the blazing sun AND go talk to the guy playing trombone just outside the square and get him to stop for the ceremony) and the jazz quartet for our reception (who were FANTASTICALLY good--they played every weird selection we threw at them, and even picked up on the ad hoc eastern European number my mother in law started up on the dance floor), and we did so in a horribly unprofessional, last-second frenzy of phone calls. David was very helpful despite our eleventh hour insanity, and was even willing to send the duo out without having received our second contract. He contracts some really excellent musicians (email me if you want to hear about the quartet that played our reception--seriously fantastic group), and was prompt and responsive to our every question.

From the owner: Live music for all events: jazz bands, covering all styles of jazz, vocal bands, zydeco/Cajun,…read moregospel, Top 40 party, blues, classical, world music, folk music, country, DJ/Disc Jockeys, jazz history presentations, national bands. Specializing in New Orleans music entertainment offering local and national artists