Harvest the Music

                        Though New Orleans seemingly has less going on during the fall months than during carnival season, the Harvest the Music concert series offers a fun and free event every Wednesday at Lafayete Square. Local artists like Kermit Ruffins, the Rebirth Brass Band, the Soul Rebels and Irma Thoas all took part in this year’s festival. Every week during the series two bands perform from 4 to 8 and local vendors and restaurants set up tents with delicious food and diverse art and products. The open, outdoor atmosphere is definitely family friendly, though plenty of alcohol is available, too. Afterwards the musicians usually hang around for CD signings and pictures. This is definitely an event to check out at least once while in NOLA.