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And now for some very exciting news:
On January 6, 2017 we will be opening
The Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture
at 1010 Conti Street in the French Quarter
Stay tuned at
www.TheMardiGrasMuseum.com
for sneak previews of what's to come!
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8201 Oak will open at 8 a.m.
open for regular business hours Monday
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If you or someone you know has had too much to drink during the holidays, deputies in Jefferson and St. Bernard parishes want you to know that they're ready to make sure you get home safely.
Both sheriff's offices have a Holiday Safe Ride Home program that guarantees a free ride.
In Jefferson Parish, anyone who believes they or someone they know has had too much to drink is asked to call 911, and a taxi will be called to pick you up. The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office will reimburse taxi companies, but only if the call is dispatched through the 911 Center. You can only be picked up and dropped off in Jefferson Parish.
The safe ride home program in Jefferson Parish begins at 6 p.m. Christmas Eve and lasts through midnight New Year's Day.
In St. Bernard Parish, the safe ride home program began on Thanksgiving. So far, 10 people have taken advantage, the sheriff's office said.
St. Bernard Parish's program is the oldest of its kind in the New Orleans area. They've been offering free rides home for 32 years.
"I urge anyone who has been drinking to call us and let us bring them home rather than trying to drive yourself," Sheriff James Pohlmann said. "We don't want you to injure yourself or anyone you may hit while driving drunk. And we don't want to have to arrest you for DWI but we have patrols looking for impaired drivers and you will be taken to jail if you are stopped and are over the legal limit. So don't consider driving drunk. Just call us and arrive home safely."
If you live in St. Bernard Parish, you'll be taken straight home. If your home is outside of St. Bernard Parish, you'll be taken to the sheriff's office to arrange a ride to the parish where you live.
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Royal Carriages has been a New Orleans tradition since 1941, but being a part of your holiday traditions each and every year would bring extra Christmas cheer.
Impress your guests and add a mule-drawn memory to your holiday party. With 25% off any carriage, this is the perfect opportunity to give us a try. No matter if it's an intimate gathering of family and friends in the Marigny or a larger than life corporate event in the French Quarter, give us a call at 504-943-8820 to discuss special holiday pricing! |
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Have you checked out our new website yet? Built and designed by Tomahawk Tourism, we couldn't be more pleased!
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NOLA CHRISTMASFEST USHERS IN THE HOLIDAYS WITH 15 DAYS OF FAMILY FUN
New Orleans Only Indoor Christmas Festival with Expanded Ice Skating Rink
The mercury is dropping and NOLA ChristmasFest, the region's only indoor Christmas festival, is about to usher in the Christmas spirit. Doors opened with an expanded ice skating rink, everyone's favorite holiday characters, fun amusement rides and inflatables inside the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
The annual 15-day celebration, which runs through December 30, will once again feature the only real ice skating rink in New Orleans. Figure skater Sarah Zanolli will return as "Ice Ambassador" and will provide pre-reserved private skating lessons each morning before the new, 7,280 square-foot rink opens to the public.
This year NOLA ChristmasFest also features an exciting 120-foot ice slide, an amazing walk-through maze, themed inflatables and fun rides such as the Kringle Carousel, Winter Whirl, Snowball Fight and Snowy Summit Climbing Wall. NOLA ChristmasFest visitors will have the option to take memorable Christmas photos with Santa and several of his North Pole friends.
NOLA ChristmasFest will display thousands of dazzling lights and dozens of Christmas trees decorated by New Orleans businesses. Convention Center Boulevard will be draped in holiday décor with dazzling lights synced to traditional and contemporary Christmas music.
NOLA ChristmasFest visitors will be treated to special entertainment during the 10-day event including
The Christmas festival will take place inside Hall I at the Convention Center and will be open from 10 AM to 8 PM each day during the two week celebration.
. Group rates are available for 10 or more.
NOLA ChristmasFest will provide $10 discounted parking in Lot F, directly across from the NOLA ChristmasFest entrance and nearby lots will also offer parking specials.
Gray Line will provide complimentary shuttle transportation to NOLA ChristmasFest in Hall I from the entrance of the Morial Convention Center at Julia and Convention Center Blvd. every half hour, 30 minutes before and after event hours daily.
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| VetLaunch takes you from Combat to Careers
Apply to be part of a free program in New Orleans that helps veterans and the spouses of veterans start & grow businesses.
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THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2016.
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VetLaunch's Business Accelerator is now accepting applications for its Spring 2017 Cohort. The free program is open to both military veterans and the spouses of veterans.
Deadline to apply is Dec. 31, 2016.
Selected applicants will take part in VetLaunch's business accelerator program, which will run from the first week of January 2017 through the end of March 2017.
This program is specifically tailored to Veterans and their spouses, and it covers such topics as how to start a business, choose a legal structure, decipher accounting requirements, marketing, social media, and even raising capital.
The selected Veterans will be provided with mentors that have been in the same position and have launched successful businesses, as well as introduced to a network of local experts and experienced entrepreneurs, both veteran and nonveteran, to provide additional support and mentorship.
CELEBRITY JUDGES
Those selected will have a chance to pitch their businesses at the conclusion of the program in late March to a team of celebrity judges and military veterans, including:
- Chef John Besh, former Marine
- Cooper Manning, host of "The Manning Hour" for Fox Sports
- Kirk Coco, CEO of NOLA Brewing,
- Marcus Capone, former SEAL Team 6 member & on The History Channel's The Selection,
- Clint Bruce, former Navy SEAL, former College and Professional Football Player
REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY
In order to be eligible for VetLaunch's accelerator, you must:
- Have served or currently be serving in the U.S. armed forces, or the spouse of a veteran or military member,
- Have a business that will be or is organized as a for-profit,
- Be located in the Greater New Orleans region,
- Have no more than five full-time employees, and
- Be willing to commit the time for weekly meetings.
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DECEMBER 26 - NATIONAL WHINERS DAY - NATIONAL CANDY CANE DAY - NATIONAL THANK YOU NOTE DAY - BOXING DAY
National Whiners Day - December 26
NATIONAL WHINERS DAY
If you want to, you are allowed to whine about being too tired, overeating, having to go back to work, having so much to clean up or the long lines in the return aisle at the store. December 26 is National Whiners Day.
There is one thing the creator of this day hoped people across the country would not be whining about; this day is not intended for whining about what you did not get for Christmas and what you do not have but to remember all that you do have.
Many people are less fortunate than others. Some are struggling to put food on the table or a roof over their heads; some may not have family and friends. Another family may not have had one gift under the tree. Others may be fighting disease and illnesses, and some may have coped with all of these. You may want to whine about something (and today you are allowed) but remember to be thankful for each gift you did receive and all that you do have. (And help others when you can).
HOW TO OBSERVE
Use #NationalWhinersDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
Rev. Kevin Zaborney created National Whiners Day in 1986 in hopes of encouraging people to be thankful for what they have instead of being unhappy "whining" about what they do not have.
National Candy Cane Day - December 26
NATIONAL CANDY CANE DAY
National Candy Cane Day is observed across the United States each year on December 26.
In 1844, a recipe for a straight peppermint candy stick, which was white with colored stripes, was published. However, some stories tell of all white candy sticks in much earlier times. There are folklore tales of the origin of the candy cane, yet there is no documented proof of its real beginning. It has been mentioned in literature since 1866 and was first known to be mentioned in association with Christmas in 1874. As early as 1882, candy canes have been hung on Christmas trees.
Enjoy these fun candy cane facts:
- The average candy cane is 5 inches tall.
- While most candy canes are not sugar or calorie free, they do not have any fat or cholesterol.
- Striped red and white candy canes were first introduced in 1900.
- The first machine to make candy canes was invented in 1921 by Brasher O. Westerfield. Until then, they were made by hand.
- Traditionally the flavor for candy canes is peppermint, but there are a variety of flavors.
- Alain Roby, Geneva pastry chef, holds the Guinness World Record for the longest candy cane, measuring 51 feet long.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Buy some candy canes and use #NationalCandyCaneDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
Within our research, we were unable to find the creator of National Candy Cane Day.
National Thank You Note Day - December 26
NATIONAL THANK YOU NOTE DAY
National Thank You Note Day is recognized annually on December 26. It is a day to get some note cards, paper, pen, envelopes and stamps to write special thank yous for the gifts you received.
Taking the time to thank family and friends with a personalized message has special meaning. The receiver of the "thank you" will enjoy getting the card in the mail and the message you have written.
Never underestimate the power of "THANK YOU!"
HOW TO OBSERVE
Writing a thank you has become a bit of lost art. We have provided a few tips to help along the way.
Begin your thank you by acknowledging the specific gift and how thoughtful it is. If the gift was delivered, then assure the sender it arrived safely and how much you enjoy it.
If the giver presented the gift personally, mention something you remember from your visit. Then thank them for the perfect gift they took the time to bring by describing it and how ideal it is for you.
Close your thank you by gushing about how kind the giver was for remembering you!
Within a few lines, you will have the knack of writing thank you cards on National Thank You Note Day. Use #NationalThankYouNoteDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
Our research was unable to find the creator and origin of National Thank You Note Day.
BOXING DAY
Boxing Day is an annual custom observed on December 26th.
The day after Christmas is traditionally the day for employers to give a gift, a Christmas box, to their employees. The holiday is a primarily British holiday and is celebrated across the world in current and past British held commonwealths.
Boxing day was renamed Day of Goodwill in 1994 in South Africa. The day also is known by Catholics as St. Stephen's Day. In Ireland, Boxing Day is celebrated along with the Day of the Wren. December 26 is considered Second Christmas in Germany, Poland, Netherlands and Scandinavia.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Use #BoxingDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
Boxing Day has been an official holiday in England, Wales, Ireland and Canada since 1871.
There are various explanations regarding the origins of Boxing Day. Some point to the song of "Good King Wenceslas" as the source of spirit, if not the day itself. According to the song, the 10th-century Duke looked out on his land on St. Stephen's Day (which is celebrated on December 26) and observed a poor peasant. He ordered food, wine and wood for fuel to be taken to the peasant and called for all Christian men to bless the poor in the same way.
In the Church of England, it was traditional during Advent for churches to display a donation box. After Christmas, the contents of the box were distributed among the poor.
Among the aristocrats, it was traditional to give boxed gifts to their servants and employees.
Most of the events on modern Boxing Day have little to do with the charity in the stories mentioned. Popular festivities include eating leftovers, soccer games, visiting and drinking.
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George Porter Jr. will celebrate his 69th birthday
with a show at the Maple Leaf on Monday, December 26th
... which happens to be his actual birthday ....
Doors: 9:30pm Show: 10:00pm
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Mani Monday!!!
Come pamper yourself!
Manicure Package
Manicure featuring polish of your choice but we highly recommend Native Polish and a drink from the bar.
$20
Native Polish is a local company owned by two New Orleans Ladies!
They have been making strides with their unique colors like
"Gulf Oyster, The Fly & Neutral Ground."
You can also purchase these polishes at Pearl for $10.99
5-8pm
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Celebration in the Oaks
December 26, 2016 - January 1, 2017
- Location: New Orleans Botanical Garden
- Address: Victory Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70124
- Times: Friday and Saturday 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm; Sunday - Thursday 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Admission: $9.00 per person, children under 3 and Friends of City Park enter free:Train Ride $5.00
- Phone: 504-483-9415
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Holiday In The Park - Christmas Light Display in Lafreniere ParkFriday,
December 26 through Saturday, December 31
Beautiful light display throughout Lafreniere Park. Exhibit features LED lights with fantastic displays such as a lighted 60-foot Sea Serpent in the lagoon, a princess and her magical castle & the gingerbread man! Old favorites include holiday characters, the beloved Lombardi Trophy between two Saints Players, the Teddy Bear Factory, and Snowman Island! The park sparkles for the holidays with thousands of twinkling lights and displays. $5.00 per vehicle - entrance on West Napoleon Avenue access gate of the park. Children's Carousel open will also be open nightly - $1.00 per child. Open Sunday thru Thursday Dusk til 9:45 p.m. and Friday & Saturday Dusk til 11:45 p.m. Concessions will be available for sale.
Where: Lafreniere Park, 3000 Downs Blvd, Metairie 70003
When: 5:30 PM - 9:45 PM The display will be open Friday & Saturday from 5:30 to 11:45 pm and Sunday thru Thursday from 5:30 to 9:45 pm.
Who: Everyone!
How: Downs Blvd entrance will close at 5PM. Vehicles must enter from W. Napoleon only.
Cost: Entrance fee: $5 per car; Free admission on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day. On those two nights, the display will come on at 5:30pm and be turned off at 9:30pm. The Children's Carousel is open nightly through 9:00 p.m. and costs $1.00 per child. ALL money collected is spent on improving the display for the next year
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Gingerbread Christmas tree stands 7 feet tall in sparkling Roosevelt Hotel
The Roosevelt New Orleans Waldorf Wonderland
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel will capture the true essence of the holidays in continuing the traditions and celebrations known and loved by guests worldwide. The Roosevelt opened its spectacular holiday wonderland lobby and welcome the holiday season and the unique experiences that come with it. The block-long, gilded Waldorf Wonderland Lobby returns, decorated with 44 Birch trees, more than 22,000 twinkling lights and scores of festively dressed Christmas trees.
The Roosevelt New Orleans
130 Roosevelt Way
New Orleans, LA
Phone
(504) 648-1200
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Miracle on Fulton Street
December 21 - Monday, December 26
Fulton Street Pedestrian Corridor
Miracle on Fulton Street will once again transform the Fulton Street pedestrian corridor into a winter wonderland! Enjoy twinkling lights, interactive ornaments and daily "snow" fall through December 26. On Friday and Saturday evenings, December 2-24, enjoy visits with Santa, live entertainment,
Experience the sights and sounds of the holiday season with Miracle on Fulton Street. On Fulton Street , visitors can view thousands of twinkling lights, daily "snow" fall and a gingerbread display. On Friday and Saturday evenings December 2 - 24, enjoy live music and photos with Santa beginning at 6pm.
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Thursday: Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours return
December 26 - 30, 2016
(excluding December 24 and 25)
Tuesday - Saturday: 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m.;
Sunday:
11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m.
533 Royal Street
Admission is $5 per person, free for THNOC members.
Just in time for the holiday season, The Historic New Orleans Collection will once again offer Holiday Home and Courtyard Tours of the Williams Residence. The two-story brick townhouse, built in 1889 and restored in the 1940s, was owned by THNOC's founders General L. Kemper and Leila Williams. Filled with antiques and art collected by the couple in their wide travels, the house was occupied by the Williamses from 1946 through 1964.
From December 8 through December 30, visitors to the residence will learn about the couple's Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Eve celebrations. The residence will feature a beautifully decorated dining room and an elegant tree with vintage ornaments. Photos of their holiday parties will also be on display. In keeping with the Williamses' tradition of natural greenery, fresh wreaths, garlands and flower arrangements--all donated by Arbor House Floral--adorn the residence and public spaces at THNOC's Royal Street property.
Each tour lasts approximately one hour. Tuesday - Saturday tours begin promptly at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., and Sunday tours are offered at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. No tours will be offered while THNOC is closed December 24 - 25. Admission is $5 per person, free for
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The Williams Residence will be among the five historical French Quarter properties featured in Creole Christmas*, December 27 - 29.
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Separate admission rates apply for Creole Christmas, which is presented by the Friends of the Cabildo. Visit www.friendsofthecabildo.org or call (504) 523-3939 for details.
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1204 Decatur Street
New Orleans LA, 70116
Phone:
504.525.0200
Open: Wed - Sun
Dinner Served: 7p -11p
Palm Court Jazz Cafe'
1204 Decatur St
504-525-0200
Dining & Live Traditional Jazz
7p-11p
26 - 30 Closed for Holidays
31 NEW YEARS EVE GALA 9p-1a with Palm Court Jazz Allstars
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French Market Culinary History Walking Tour
December 26 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
THE MONDAY TOUR MEETS AT THE FRENCH MARKET ARCH AT URSULINES. THE TOUR OCCURS RAIN OR SHINE, UNLESS THERE IS SEVERE WEATHER. ARRIVE 5-10 MINUTES PRIOR TO TOUR BEGINNING TIME. THE TOUR IS LIMITED TO 16 TOTAL ATTENDEES, FIRST COME FIRST SERVED. BOTH TOURS ARE FREE. Monday 1:30 p.m. - French Market Creole & Cajun Food and Music Tour with Dianne "GumboMarie" Honore.
These free walking tours are led by a locally licensed guide. Approx. 40 mins. Tours are complimentary; no tips solicited. Sponsored...
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Ranger Walk: TOUR STARTS AT OLD U.S. MINT
December 27 @ 11:00 am -
12:00 pm
Due to New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park renovations this tour will begin at the Park Service Gift Shop on the 1st floor Old U.S. Mint located at 400 Esplanade Ave.
For more information please contact the National Park Gift Shop on 1st Floor of the Old U.S. Mint at 589-2265.
Space is limited to 25 per tour.
The National Park Service Ranger will take guide attendees throughout the French Market District to talk about the development of jazz in...
MOVE YA BRASS FITNESS CLASS AT CRESCENT PARK
December 27 @ 5:45 pm -
6:45 pm
FREE Fitness class every Tuesday 5:45-6:45 at Crescent Park's Mandeville Ellipse. This class is all about getting out and having fun and is open to all fitness levels! For more information visit www.crescentparknola.org.
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Hours
Monday-Friday:
10am - 7pm
Saturday-Sunday: 8am - 5pm
8301 Olive Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
Cash, Credit, Debit, EBT, or Check
Have a question? Call us! (504) 483-7037
Remember: everything sold in our market is grown, raised, and produced locally!
What's in the Box?
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Monday-Friday: 10am - 6pm
Saturday-Sunday: 9am - 5pm
8301 Olive Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
Cash, Credit, Debit, EBT, or Check
Have a question? Call us! (504) 483-7037
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The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk® Celebrates chanukah
with GRAND MENORAH LIGHTING
Free event features live music, latke bar and kid's activity center
WHAT: Chanukah: Grand Menorah Lighting
WHEN Tuesday, Dec. 27
5 to 7 p.m.
Free and open to the public
WHERE: Riverwalk's Spanish Plaza
500 Port of New Orleans Place
New Orleans, LA 70130
WHY: In celebration of Chanukah, Chabad of Louisiana presents the annual Grand Menorah Lighting in Riverwalk's Spanish Plaza. The free and open-to-the-public event includes live music, a hot latke bar, dreidel house kid's activity center, face painting and more.
Parking
Customer parking is available in the Center-adjacent "Whale" Surface Lot and the Hilton World Trade Center Garage, operated by Riverside Parking (Hilton Hotel). The "Whale" Surface Lot is located at the corner of Convention Center Blvd. & Julia Street. The World Trade Center Garage is located at the corner of Convention Center Blvd. & Poydras Street. The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk shoppers can enjoy a discount validation program provided by the lot operators.
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Captain America Film Fest
Join us at Central City Library for a 3-day Captain America film fest!
We will screen Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) on Tuesday, December 27 at 12pm,
Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) on Wednesday, December 28 at 12pm, and
Captain America: Civil War (2016) on Thursday, December 29 at 12pm.
Light refreshments will be provided.
2405 Jackson Avenue, Building C, Room 235
(in the Mahalia Jackson Center) (504) 596-3110
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THE FRIENDS OF THE CABILDO TO HOST ANNUAL
CREOLE CHRISTMAS FRENCH QUARTER TOURS
NEW ORLEANS - The Friends of the Cabildo, the support organization for the Louisiana State Museum, will host their annual Creole Christmas tours, December 27th - 29th, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. These well-loved Christmas focused tours take guests through historic homes throughout the French Quarter, providing a glimpse as to how Creoles might have celebrated the holiday in the past. Tickets are $20 for existing FOC members, $25 for non-members, $15 for seniors, students, children twelve and under are free.
"The Creole Christmas tours are an annual tradition that many look forward to," says Ruth Burke, president of the Friends of the Cabildo board of directors. "Attendees are able to set their own pace as they visit several historic home locations in the French Quarter, staged for Christmas."
Originating at the 1850 House Museum store at 523 St. Ann Street on Jackson Square, the tours direct guests through various stop points in the French Quarter. Featured homes include the Gallier House, the 1850 House, the Spring Fiesta House, the Historic New Orleans Collection's Williams Residence and the Beauregard-Keyes House. In the Spring Fiesta House, guests can partake in refreshments while enjoying a presentation on Reveillon and its Creole origins.
"The holiday season in New Orleans is truly special," Friends of the Cabildo Executive Director Jason Strada said. "Visitors are getting to experience what Christmas looked like back then, from a historically accurate perspective while at the same time helping support and preserve our city and state's history."
To purchase Creole Christmas tour tickets, contact Friends of the Cabildo at (504) 523-3939, or visit FriendsoftheCabildo.org. Day of the tour tickets can be purchased at the 1850 House or by calling (504) 524-9118.
Jason Strada
Executive Director
Friends of the Cabildo
701 Chartres Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 523-3939 (O)
(504) 524-9130 (F)
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Every Tuesday, 8 p.m., The Columns Hotel, 3811 St. Charles Ave.
12/27/16- Paul Sanchez and John Rankin. Paul needs no introduction to anyone from New Orleans or half of the U.S., which incidentally, he has driven in the last two months. Glad to have him home for the Holidays-maybe we'll have a new song or two together by then!
Tuesday 1/3/17 Don Vappie and John Rankin will be there.
Every Sunday, 11 AM to 2 PM, Superior Seafood, Napoleon and St. Charles Ave. (Closed Christmas Day)
The Superior Jazz Trio (Harry Hardin, Tim Paco, and John Rankin) continues, and I for one am quite happy to be there. I recommend the chargrilled oysters and the shrimp salad. And everthing else that I've tried there, but there's something about that shrimp salad...
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City of New Orleans to Hold Abandoned Vehicle Auction
NEW ORLEANS - On Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016 the City of New Orleans Department of Public Works will hold its fifth abandoned vehicle auction of 2016. The auction, located at Almonaster Auto Pound (10200 Almonaster Ave.), will begin at 9 a.m. Vehicle preview day and buyer registration is Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. No one will be admitted after 3:30 p.m. for security reasons.
Since May 2010, the City of New Orleans has held 31 vehicle auctions, selling 3,055 abandoned cars and contributing over $2,060,198 to the City's General Fund.
As in prior auctions, the buyer will pay a $50 administrative fee which gets the buyer a notarized title at time of payment. Buyers no longer have to take all of the documentation to the Division of Motor Vehicles to apply for a new title. This process has proven that it saves the citizens time and streamlines their purchase.
The current auction will have 62 vehicles for sale, all of which have been discarded on neighborhood streets or left unclaimed by residents with excessive parking fines and fees.
Abandoned vehicles take up parking spaces needed for traffic circulation, contribute to a sense of neglect in neighborhoods and can become junked harborages for rodents. To combat this quality of life nuisance, the City of New Orleans Department of Public Works has towed 13,263 vehicles in 2016 through Dec. 11, 2016.
Introduced in March 2009, the City will continue using its online bidding feature. Residents interested in online bidding need to register with Proxibid prior to the auction start time by visiting
www.brownsauction.com. The online bidding feature allows residents to preview and pre-bid on any vehicle prior to the live auction, get vehicle information online by entering the vehicle information number (VIN), and bid on vehicles from anywhere in the world as the auction proceeds live from the Almonaster Auto Pound.
All prospective buyers must register before viewing. A refundable $50 fee is required to view and/or bid on any vehicle during the auction. The fee will be applied to any purchase made or refunded if no purchase is made.
Brown's Auction Company from Lafayette, is the State of Louisiana's licensed, authorized dealer and conducts auctions on all City of New Orleans equipment.
Individuals interested in purchasing a car are encouraged to pre-register today and to arrive early on Thursday as many cars sell within the first few minutes of the auction.
Quick Facts
- All vehicle information is currently on Brown's Auction website, www.brownsauction.com. Per the terms of the contract, the available vehicle list includes the VIN, make, model, and lien holder information. Any auction-related questions should be directed to Brown's Auction Company at (337) 457-4919.
- The current auction will be advertised on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016; Friday, Dec. 23, 2016; Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016.
- Prior to the auction, attempts are made to contact the vehicle's owner or lien holder before the vehicles are added to the auction list. Vehicle owners or lien holders that pay all fines and fees are able to retrieve their vehicles prior to the auction.
Purchasing a vehicle
- Cash or cashier's check is required.
- Payment must be received on the day of the auction. If payment is not received, the purchased vehicle will be placed on the list for the next scheduled auction, the buyer's $50 deposit is forfeited and the bidder is barred from participation in future auctions.
- A $50 administrative fee will be added for each purchased vehicle which gives the buyer a notarized title to that vehicle.
- City employees and relatives of City employees are forbidden from purchasing any vehicles at the auction.
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Wednesdays are free thanks to The Helis Foundation. Join us!
Free Wednesdays at the New Orleans Museum of Art
Where: New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins C. Diboll Circle, City Park, New Orleans, Louisiana 70124
When: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Who: Everyone welcome, free admission is for Louisiana residents
How: Just show up
Free admission on Wednesdays for Louisiana residents sponsored by the Helis Foundation
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Pearl's Big Bubbles Tasting
General Admission
Ticket grants you admission to the event and $20 credit towards the purchase of wine on-site.
Ticket grants you admission to the event and $20 credit towards the purchase of wine on-site.
Tickets are no longer available online.
Join Pearl Wine and take a tour of over a dozen producers of bubbly. Taste everything from true Champagne to Limoux, Cremant and Prosecco. Mark your calendars for December 29 from 5-7pm.
Tickets include a $20 credit toward the purchase of all bottles that evening. Following the tasting event, enjoy live music from local artists beginning at 7:30pm.
Pearl Wine Co. is located at 3700 Orleans Avenue, in the bottom of the American Can Building. For questions, please call (504) 483-6314.
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Taste of Louisiana: Creole-Italian Lunch Demonstration
- Southern Food & Beverage Museum1504 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard New Orleans, LA, 70113 United States
Southern Food & Beverage Museum Founder and President, Liz Williams, is a New Orleans native with Sicilian roots. As a young girl, Liz learned not only the Sicilian culinary traditions, but the Creole twist on Sicilian food, now known as Creole Italian.
Join Liz and SoFAB's Director of Culinary Programming, Jyl Benson, every Thursday from 11 AM to 1 PM in the state-of-the-art Rouses Culinary Innovation Center by Jenn-Air for their new Creole Italian lunch demonstration and cooking class. The demonstration class offers an in-depth look into how to create delicious Creole Italian dishes that can be found nowhere else in the world, along with their cultural and historical traditions.
We provide the authentic recipes for you to take home, but in class we'll show you how to "cheat' and make them a little easier. Not only will you enjoy the lunch cooked right in front of you, but you'll also learn the fascinating history of the Sicilian people in New Orleans. Fun fact: At one time there were more Sicilians in New Orleans than in any other place (other than Palermo)!
The atmosphere for the class is relaxed, fun, and friendly, and guests are encouraged to seek advice on cooking, dining, and local interests from Liz and Jyl.
The $40 menu includes:
- Italian Olive Salad with Fresh Lemon and Provolone
- Creole Red Gravy with Sweet Italian Sausage and Pasta
- Made to Order Snoballs
- Garlic Bread
- Iced Tea
Admission and a guided private tour of the
Southern Food & Beverage Museum led by Liz Williams is included in the ticket price. If you have special dietary needs or questions, please contact Jyl Benson (
[email protected]) directly at least 48 hours in advance.
Tickets
Please purchase your tickets at least 48 hours in advance so we can prepare for the correct number of attendees. Within 48 hours, please call the museum at 504-569-0405 to see if there is any room in the class for additional attendees. There is a discount for
SoFAB Members.
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If you are a Louisiana resident you can enjoy the Ogden Museum of Southern Art for free on Thursdays thanks to the Helis Foundation. Great museum with the largest and most comprehensive assemblage of Southern art in the world, establishing the Ogden Museum as the preeminent resource on art and culture of the South.
Where: Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., New Orleans, LA 70130
When: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost: Free for Louisiana resdients
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Celebrate the family and the season with
Christmas in the Crevasse
in LaPlace
In 1871, the mighty Mississippi River broke through the levee near what is now known as the Bonnet Carre Spillway, and cut a wide channel to Lake Pontchartrain.
Christmas in the Crevasse
@ 5:30 PM CST - 9:30 PM CST
Admission:
$5 per person, $3 children two and under (cash only)
Celebrate the season with hay rides and 80 lighted Christmas displays at the Bonnet Carre Crevasse.
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No Show Today, will be back on the 30th
Frank Stansbury will be a guest on the
Tim McNally S
how
3pm Every Friday
Talking about the Weekend's Events
Host, The Dine, Wine and Spirits Show
Every weekday, 3-5 p.m.
WGSO 990AM
Wine and Spirits Editor
and monthly Feature Writer
New Orleans Magazine
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Celebrate the coming of 2017 (a day early) with a rockin' concert with the Imagination Movers!
The Emmy-winning Imagination Movers -- stars of their own Disney Channel TV series -- will count down to 2017 a day early at a daytime rock 'n' roll extravaganza on Friday, Dec. 30 at Mid-City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl.
Best described as "the Red Hot Chili Peppers meets Blue Man Group for kids," a Movers show features original, highly interactive songs plus flying toilet paper, smoking trash cans, giant balloons and plenty more fun stuff.
Don't miss hometown heroes Rich, Scott, Dave and Smitty as they share their irresistible melodies and all-around goofy fun with parents and kids. Showtime 2 p.m.
Friday, Dec 30, 2016 at 2:00 PM
Mid-City Rock 'n' Bowl
3000 South Carrollton Ave
New Orleans LA 70118
Where: Mid-City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl, 3016 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA
When: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Who: Kids and their families
Cost: $10
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New Year's Eve at The Cannery
Join us to Ring in 2017!
$125.00
$133.74 with fees
VIP Reserved Table
more info
Includes 8 VIP admits, reserved table, private table service, premium food & beverage.
Includes 8 VIP admits, reserved table, private table service, premium food & beverage.
$1,200.00
$1,248.40 with fees
Celebrate New Year's Eve 2016 at Mid-City's The Cannery! Enjoy a festive evening with premium food and drinks, music by The Wiseguys, dancing, and lots of revelry. Midnight fireworks on the roof is a NOLA must see!!! Plenty of secure, onsite parking. General Admission tickets will be seated at tables of 8 with The Cannery trying to accommodate small groups as much as possible. Pricing is all inclusive!
VIP tables of 8 available featuring private table service!
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Louisiana Music Factory
Free Concert Series Schedule
December 2016 Schedule
Saturday,
421 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 586-1094
Hours: 11AM to 8PM Daily
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Join us for
Holiday Champagne Brunch
at Degas House
Seating in the Formal Parlors, Galleries and the Courtyard
New Year's Eve Day Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016
at 8:00 am - Last Seating at 1:00 pm
** Reservations Required **
Walk-Ups Welcome, but based on availability!
For reservations, please call 504-821-5009
[Upon arrival, please check in at the Gift Shop entrance,
left rear of the courtyard.]
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This is a Gourmet Creole Brunch including many of our selections from the popular Gourmet Creole Breakfast served to our guests in the B&B over the last 20 years and now expanded to include Crawfish Etouffee Omelettes, Bananas Foster French Toast, French Creole Waffles with Fresh Fruit and Seafood Gumbo, among other selections. A Champagne or Mimosa is included, with additional beverages available for a small donation to the Degas House Foundation, through the gift shop entrance.
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A $35 donation per person is requested.
Gratuity is not included.
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The NFL announced Christmas Day that the Saints' season finale at the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Jan. 1, has been moved from a noon kickoff to 3:25 p.m.,
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Some Like It Hot! is a New Orleans Dixieland Jazz Band
formed from a love of traditional jazz playing the Jazz Brunch
Every Sunday from 11am - 2 pm
Enjoy Mimosa's & a delicious brunch! No Cover Charge.
BUFFA'S
1001 Esplanade Ave, NOLA (enter Buffa's Back Room on Burgundy Street).
I want to remind you that Buffa's Never has a Cover Charge
and they feature about 15 bands performing every week
Plus the Restaurant is open 24/7 serving good food!
Some Like It Hot Band
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2017
But back on January 3:
Tuesday, January 3 @ 6 pm: Organ and Labyrinth Celebrating the New Year!
Albinas Prizgintas plays the 5000-pipe tracker organ with ambient lighting and occasional
guest musicians. From Bach to the Beatles and beyond! Since Katrina, a unique and magical
distinctively New Orleans musical meditation. All are welcome. See www.albinas.org
for more details
Trinity Episcopal Church
1329 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans
Contact:
Trinity Artist Series, 1329 Jackson Ave. New Orleans
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'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve' Heads To New Orleans For First-Ever Live Central Time Zone Countdown
For the first time ever, Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest will include a Central Time Zone countdown, as the New Year's Eve 2016-17 edition of the annual broadcast will include live coverage from New Orleans.
The live segments will include exclusive performances from the Allstate® Fan Fest, in which New Orleans locals and tourists gather to celebrate New Year's Eve and usher in the college football Sugar Bowl held in New Orleans on New Year's Day. The broadcast will also include interviews leading up to midnight and a fleur-de-lis drop near Jackson Square when the clock turns to 2017.
Ryan Seacrest will lead the New Year countdown to midnight live from New York City with comedian
Jenny McCarthy
in Times Square. Singer-songwriter and Black Eyed Peas vocalist
Fergie
will return to host the Billboard Hollywood Party from Los Angeles.
Marking the 45th anniversary of the annual show, Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2017 will feature 5 1/2 hours of performances and reports. Previously announced performers include
Mariah Carey
, DNCE, Thomas Rhett and Gloria Estefan and the cast of the Broadway musical On Your Feet. Performers for the Los Angeles wing of the broadcast will be announced in the coming weeks.
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2017 airs Saturday, December 31 starting at 8 PM ET/PT on
ABC
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Chalmette Battlefield with Living History volunteers will take visitors back in time to 1815 with events on Friday, Jan. 6 and 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Chalmette Battlefield, 8606 W. St. Bernard Highway.
Public parking will be provided at the St. Bernard Parish Government Complex, 8201 West Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette. There will be free shuttle buses (wheelchair accessible) from parking area to battlefield 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The last shuttle leaves the battlefield at 4 p.m.
Living history experts will dress as civilians and troops from 1815 and tell their stories or demonstrate their way of living at the time. Living history troops will fire cannons and muskets, and explain the importance of the Battle of New Orleans in American history. Presenters and performers from "Battle of New Orleans University" will share life in 1815 via hands-on activities, games, craft demonstrations, and period music.
"We're looking forward to returning to the world of 1815 with campfires, cannon and musket firing, and hands-on activities that will let us all get a feel for what life was like during the Battle of New Orleans," Kristy Wallisch, Park Ranger and Public Information officer for the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, said. She said a new bus tour and living history parade will be added to the events this year.
The Living History Parade will take place on Jan. 6 at 9:30 p.m. at St. Louis Cathedral, north side of Jackson Square in New Orleans' French Quarter. It will circle Jackson Square and will end at Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop.
Wallisch said they are excited about the Battle of New Orleans Historical Bus tour as well on Jan. 6 and 7. Historian Donald Keith Midkiff will discuss the battle while touring the historical battle sites in St. Bernard Parish. The tour lasts 90 minutes and a $25 donation is asked. Tickets are available at
www.lahighered.org
or call 504.512.5120.
Back for another successful year is the fifth annual Battle of New Orleans Historical Symposium. The symposium is presented by the LA Higher Education organization and is sponsored by Exxon Mobil Fund. The lectures will be held from Wednesday, Jan. 4 through Saturday, Jan. 7 and will be held at multiple locations from the Historic St. Bernard Courthouse and Los Islenos Museum to the Government Complex. Visit
www.lahighered.org
for more information and a complete schedule.
All lectures are free and open to the public. For more information contact Curtis Manning at
[email protected] or call 504.512.5120.
or call 504.281.0510. The events are free and open to the public.
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JANUARY 6-7-8, 2017
FRI-SAT-SUN
Francis Portela, Batman and Robin, Coming to New Orleans Comic Con!
Green Lantern Corps; LoSH; Adventure Comics; Captain America; The Flash; X-Men; Wolverine; Batman; Spider-Man+!
A current teacher at the Joso School for Comic-Book Artists, and also a former student, Francis started working in American comic-books both as a penciler (two issues of GI Joe: Frontline for Image / Devil's Due) and an inker, in books like Batman: Gotham Knights (with Al Barrionuevo) for DC Comics, and The Resistance (with Juan Santacruz) for Wildstorm.
Later, he started penciling for Marvel, company he's still working with these days, in titles like Araa: The heart of the Spider; Captain Universe: X-23; Heroes for Hire; a lengthy stint as artist in Black Panther, and also three issues of Wolverine: First Class.
The miniseries Supervillain Teamp: MODOK's 11 was his first collaboration with writer Fred Van Lente, and they worked together again in short stories like the Vulture one they did for Web of Spider-Man #5, and the Halo: Blood Line miniseries.
Currently, Francis is drawing the New-52 Legion of Superheroes book for DC Comics.
http://wizardworld.com/comiccon/neworleans
1-7-17
MUSICAL TALENT ANNOUNCED FOR LINK STRYJEWSKI FOUNDATION BAL MASQUÉ
Dr. John & the Nite Trippers Headline 2nd Annual Fundraiser
New Orleans, Louisiana - The Link Stryjewski Foundation is proud to announce the musical lineup for the Second Annual Bal Masqué, set for January 7, 2017 at the historic Orpheum Theater in New Orleans. Dr. John & the Nite Trippers will headline the evening, following performances by Big Sam's Funky Nation, Cha Wa, and the Roots of Music. The gala fundraiser is a celebration of New Orleans' Creole carnival roots, capturing the spirit of a classic Bal Masqué with music, dance and food. The evening will feature culinary creations from world-renowned chefs John Currence (City Grocery, Oxford, MS), Suzanne Goin (Lucques, Los Angeles), Paul Kahan (Publican, Chicago), Mike Lata (FIG, Charleston), Nancy Oakes (Prospect, San Francisco), Richard Reddington (Redd, Yountville, CA), Andrea Reusing (Lantern, Chapel Hill), and Maggie Scales (La Boulangerie, New Orleans). The Bal Masqué will follow an intimate event preview dinner on Friday, January 6, 2017, at Calcasieu, hosted by returning chef Mario Batali (Babbo, New York City). Tickets available now at balmasque.linkstryjewski.org or by calling 504-588-2189 Ext. 5.
"Dr. John is an international legend and New Orleans icon who represents the musical soul of our city," states Chef Donald Link. "We are honored that he will join us in support of our mission to help nourish and educate the youth of New Orleans this year." Dr. John, whose career spans six-decades, recently released a new album, The Musical Mojo of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac and His Music. The album includes performances by Bruce Springsteen, John Fogerty, Widespread Panic and Dr. John & The Nite Trippers' Music Director Sarah Morrow. It also includes performances by several New Orleans legends, Allen Toussaint, Irma Thomas, Terence Blanchard, John Boutté, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, George Porter Jr. and Zigaboo Modeliste of the Meters, and Aaron, Charles and Cyril Neville.
The Link Stryjewski Foundation was created to address the persistent cycle of violence and poverty, as well as the lack of quality education and job training opportunities available to young people in New Orleans. The Link Stryjewski Foundation provides support to organizations that directly work to end the cycle of violence and poverty that affect the lives of children.
More information about the Bal Masqué and the Link Stryjewski Foundation can be found at http://www.linkstryjewski.org/bal/
Chefs Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski created the Link Stryjewski Foundation to address the persistent cycle of violence and poverty, as well as the lack of quality education and job training opportunities available to young people in New Orleans. The Link Stryjewski Foundation provides support to organizations that directly work to end this cycle. The mission of the Link Stryjewski Foundation is to help nourish and educate the youth of New Orleans, allowing them to realize their potential and become active positive members of our community. For more information about the Link Stryjewski Foundation and its beneficiaries, visit www.linkstryjewski.org
For More Information:
Liz Bodet:
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WYES SEASON OF GOOD TASTES
With limited seating...reservations fill fast! Be sure to head to
wyes.org
on Monday, November 14 to be the first to purchase your seat online. All proceeds benefit WYES, your local PBS member station.
Click here for all participating restaurants, menus and refund policy.
New this year...reservations online only!
http://wyes.events.table8.com/
WYES KICKS OFF THE 25TH YEAR OF SEASON OF GOOD TASTES
Local Restaurants Donate Dinner to Support Local PBS Member Station WYES
New Orleans, LA - This season marks the the 25th year that WYES has spotlighted some of the finest local restaurants during our annual WYES SEASON OF GOOD TASTES. Guests can look forward to a delicious five or six-course meal planned by the chef with delectable wines, spirits and/or cocktails paired with each course. This season, from December through March, guests can choose from six restaurants with menus highlighting everything from Slow Roasted Peking Duck, to Chargrilled Gulf Oysters to Soupe à la Bière with leeks, potato and house-made bacon. Be sure to grab your seat at these highly coveted dinners by making your reservations online only beginning Monday, November 14 at
wyes.org
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Tuesday, January 24, 6:30 p.m.
Dickie Brennan's Black Duck at Palace Café
Master Chef Rène Bajeux
605 Canal Street, New Orleans
$95
Tuesday, February 7, 6:30 p.m.
Broussard's
Chef Neal Swindler
819 Conti Street, New Orleans
$95
Tuesday, March 14, 6:30 p.m.
Trinity
Chef Michael Isolani
1117 Decatur Street, New Orleans
$65
Monday, March 27, 6:30 p.m.
Compère Lapin
Chef Nina Compton
The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery
535 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans
$95
RESERVATION POLICY: New this year, WYES will be taking ONLY online reservations at
wyes.org
through Table8, an online reservation service. Your credit card will be charged at the time your reservation(s) is made. Event reservations are transferable to another guest. If you would like your reservation(s) transferred to another name, email
[email protected]
. 100% refund will be issued for cancellations made one week prior to the dinner. There will be a late cancellation fee of $25 per reservation for any cancellations made after the one-week deadline. Cancellations within two days of the dinner, please consider your payment a donation to WYES.
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2017 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule
2-17-17
NBA All-Star oncourt festivities tip off Friday, Feb. 17, with the BBVA Compass Rising Stars Challenge, where the league's top rookies and second-year players will compete in a U.S. versus World game format for the third consecutive year. On Saturday, Feb. 18, State Farm All-Star Saturday Night will feature current NBA players showcasing their unique abilities in exciting basketball competitions, including the Taco Bell Skills Challenge, where participants compete head-to-head in a series of passing, shooting and agility drills; the Foot Locker Three-Point Contest; and Verizon Slam Dunk. The weekend concludes on Sunday, Feb. 19, with the NBA All-Star Game.
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Official PGA TOUR Event
TPC Louisiana
April 24 - 30, 2017
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Love New Orleans & She'll Love You Back.
Sincerely,
Frank Stansbury
Lafete News
[email protected]
504-450-1955
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