Trombone Shorty Release Party; Abita Dinners At Ruth's Chris

UPTOWN? Tonight is the much-anticipated CD release party for the latest album by Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave. It's at Tipitina's, doors open at 6:30, music starts at 7. Special guest appearance by Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk. Trombone Shorty, Ivan Neville, Tipitina's, oh my! It's a NOLA kind of night. The event will also feature unnamed "guest appearances." [EaterWire]

UPTOWN? Loyola University's Center for the Study of New Orleans is hosting a symposium on New Orleans food and culture, Friday, September 30th, at Loyola's campus on St Charles. They're talking food in an academic setting and eating grub by Boucherie's Que Crawl truck. [Loyola}

WAREHOUSE DISTRICT? Miss A reports that Ruth's Chris will be hosting the Abita Dinner Series on September 20. 5 course meal, each course paired with a different Abita brew. $85 all-inclusive. [Miss A]

[Photo: Tipitina's]