NEW ORLEANS – The Rink and The Garden District Book Shop are teaming up to make sure you beat the heat and have fun all summer long. Beginning on June 1, The Rink invites you to escape the dog days of summer and kick up your feet to enjoy a movie, craft, class, work on a new skill and more at The Garden District Bookshop.
The Rink will be a social hub this summer for locals and visitors alike. Each day will feature engaging programming and happy hour specials. The daily programming is open to the public and will run from 4-7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 3-7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Also to note, The Garden District Books Shop’s new bar is open just in time for summer. The bar will be open weekdays from 4-7 p.m. and 12-7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The growing bar menu features select beer, wines,Tip Top Proper cocktails and daily specials. The new bar also has an inviting lounge area for guests to read and relax in.
For more information and to see a complete calendar of our June events, please click here. The July calendar will be released in the coming weeks.
Monday
Silent Reading
Mojito Monday! Cozy up in The Garden District Book Shop with your refreshing beverage and enjoy some silent reading in the AC.
Tuesday
Crafternoon with Craft Cocktails
Friends of The Garden District Book Shop will lead guests through an engaging craft that is suitable for all ages. The crafts are free and open to the public.
June Crafts2
June 4 – ADORE Collage Bookmarks
June 11 – Friendship Bracelets
June 18 -The Perils of Lady Catherine de Bourugh Cameo Craft
June 25 – Opossum Crafts with Ally Burguieres
Wednesday
Writer’s Club
Spend the afternoon writing with local authors and friends of The Garden District Book Shop.
June 5 – Writing Tips and Tricks with Local Author
June 12 – Prompted
June 26 – Limericks
Thursday
Let’s Sketch
Basic drawing supplies will be provided by The Garden District Book Shop but guests are encouraged to bring their own materials if they want to work in a certain medium. Thursday’s will also feature brand new pop-tails.
June 6 – Architecture & Interiors of The Rink
June 13 – Biblio Still Life at The Garden District Book Shop
June 20 – Maisonette Right at Home Still Life
June 27 – Judy’s Bon Voyage Still Life
Friday
Cheese Committee
Celebrate the end of the work week by sitting down with friends to sample a variety of cheeses.
Saturday
Enjoy a beloved film inspired by a book at The Garden District Book Shop every Saturday. There will be popcorn, spiked punch and other beverages available for purchase.
June Movies
June 1 – The Parent Trap
June 8- The Princess Bride
June 15 – Muppet Treasure Island
June 22 – Pride and Prejudice
June 29 – National Treasure
Sunday
Game Day (Drinking) at The Rink
Enjoy classic board games, puzzles and sports screenings every Sunday. There will be specials running every Sunday.
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