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NATIONAL ROAD TRIP DAY

The Friday before Memorial Day is declared National Road Trip Day and serves as the official kickoff of the summer road trip season. Millions of Americans hit the road each year over the long weekend to visit friends and family, while paying tribute to our American heroes.

OFFICIAL DESTINATION FOR NATIONAL ROAD TRIP DAY 2023

National Day Calendar is excited to announce Pontiac, IL, as the Official Destination for National Road Trip Day 2023. This year, National Road Trip Day is celebrated on Friday, May 26. 


Americans are anxious to hit the road to kick off the summer road trip season. A recent surveys suggest an overwhelming majority prefer driving as the leading choice for reaching their summer destinations. According to The Vacationer, 80 percent of Americans are going to take a road trip this summer. In fact, most are making plans for Memorial Day weekend and plan on traveling by car.

Whether you’re seeking adventure, visiting family and friends, or making a business connection, road trips are often a rite of passage. National Road Trip day is about making this vacation season all about the journey to the destination.

Getting There

Road trips that begin and end with happy passengers are always the best. Here are a few tips to keep in mind.

  1. Plan ahead. Even a spur of the moment trip requires planning.
  • Two in five, or 42 percent of road trippers find travel apps very helpful when planning their trip. Mapping out your stops ahead of time can be a great way to save both time and money.
  • The Pilot Flying J’s  myRewards PlusTM app allows travelers to tailor their trip routes. In addition, the app helps travelers save on the go by showcasing specific amenities, fuel prices and more.
  1. Vehicle maintenance is vital to any successful road trip. Beyond the routine maintenance, such as oil changes and sound tires, other simple checks will keep you on the road.
  • Check your wipers and wiper fluid.
  • Make sure your spare tire and jack are in place.
  • Ensure all lights and signals are working.
  • Look at the condition of your brake pads.
  • Verify your car registration is current or not about to expire.
  1. Plot your course. Consider construction, fuel and snack stops, shopping, and the interests of the other travelers.
  • Prioritize your road trip for convenience and efficiency. About 58 percent of travelers want to stop at all-in-one rest stops that offer gas, food, drinks, coffee, bathrooms, and more.
  • Grab your “road trip essential” snacks. These can include chips and salty foods, freshly made or grab-and-go foods, and fast food options.

How do you travel?

There are two kinds of people who take road trips.

  1. The tourist takes their time getting there and taking the scenic routes.
  2. The pilot enjoys seeing the country from the car, sets a course, and frowns upon unscheduled stops or side trips. If you’re going together, you might want to discuss a compromise before hitting the road!

No matter the destination, road trips include an element of expectation and rarely disappoint. The best road trips bring us closer to people over a stick of beef jerky and car karaoke. They connect us to places through memories, a postcard, and the kindness of strangers.


 TODAY'S DAILY QUESTION

What does "perspicacious" mean?


Being stubborn

Being narrow-minded

Having understanding

Being indecisive


Têt Marché will have you wondering if you’ve stumbled onto a culinary gem in Hanoi or the French Quarter. This menu of Viet-Cajun street food is an international delight, brought to you by NOCHI’s cohort of June 2023.

MEET THE STUDENTS SUPPORT MENU

725 Howard Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130 | 504.891.4060

Before our Culinary Arts students complete their 100-day certifications, they create a pop-up café as their capstone project. This original concept is dreamed up and executed entirely by the students as their culmination of everything they’ve learned at NOCHI.

100% of proceeds from every student pop-up benefit NOCHI’s Scholarship Fund, and you can donate by attending or click here to support from afar!

The pop-up is open for service on the following dates, with seatings at 11:30am, 12:00pm, 12:30pm, 1pm:



May 26

 TODAY'S DAILY QUESTION

What does "perspicacious" mean?


Being stubborn

Being narrow-minded

Having understanding

Being indecisive



What does "perspicacious" mean?

Having understanding


Perspicacious is a word that describes someone who has a deep understanding of things. This understanding goes beyond just surface-level knowledge and encompasses a keen ability to see things clearly and accurately. A perspicacious person is able to make insightful observations, solve complex problems, and make informed decisions based on their understanding of a situation. This trait is often associated with intelligence and wisdom, as it requires a sharp mind and a lot of experience. In short, to be perspicacious is to have a deep understanding of the world around you, and to be able to use that understanding to navigate life's challenges with ease.


Which words best complete these example sentences?

A) Because of the ____________ past of the HR department, many employees were fearful to voice their concerns about the new policy. B) Jeannette's ____________ personality has caused many of her friends to retreat and not reach out to her as they once had.

Frenetic

Irradiate

Odious

Beamish




FRIDAY, MAY 26, 2023 AT 12 PM – 2:30 PM

Nautical Round Table Luncheon at Southern Yacht ClubSouthern Yacht Club

Darlings let's welcome the 2023 Summer at a nautical theme Round Table Luncheon on Friday. May 26 at noon at the Southern Yacht Club.

The talented Carl Mack, Marshall Harris and others will provide live entertainment.

The $80 will include a delicious luncheon of Caesar Salad, choices of Gulf Fish Meuniere or Rosemary Grilled Chicken

and Dessert Duet - White Chocolate Mousse in chocolate tulip with cheesecake. Guest will have 2 drinks of

Domestic & Import Beer, Banquet House Red & White Wine and Sparkling. The seating will be limited so RSVP now by either Venmo, Zelle(Chase) or by sending a check to 811 Marigny Street, Unit C, NO LA 70117

People from which state are nicknamed Yoopers?

Michigan

Illinois

California

Ohio



LSU Women's Basketball 


The National Champions will visit the White House on Friday, May 26!


People from which state are nicknamed Yoopers?

Michigan

Illinois

California

Ohio






Who is known as the King of Pop?


The correct answer is Michael Jackson.




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New Orleans Music Fridays: Mary Flower & Bruce "Sun Pie" Barnes

  • Friday, May 26, 2023
  • 2:00 PM  3:00 PM
  • New Orleans Jazz Museum
  • 400 Esplanade Ave.New OrleansUnited States 



Fri.

May 26

#5

VS.

LSU No. 3 Seed

(10) TEXAS A&M

Hoover, Ala. (Hoover Metropolitan Stadium)

3:00 PM CT




All games will be broadcast on SEC Network except the final, which will air on ESPN2. Times listed are Central

Sat.

May 27

 #5

VS.

LSU No. 3 Seed

(10) TEXAS A&M

Hoover, Ala. (Hoover Metropolitan Stadium)

3:00 PM CT


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Crawfish Boils at Faubourg

Faubourg Beer


  • 3501 Jourdan Road, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
  • (504) 867-4000



Fete au Fete will be boiling crawfish every Friday-Sunday at the brewery! Stop by and enjoy great beer, good eats, and plenty to do at our 15 acre brew park!

Times:

Fridays - 4:30pm until sold out.

Saturdays & Sundays - 12pm until sold out

Interested in booking a private crawfish boil? Email events@faubourgbrewery.com to set up your boil!

Our outdoor brew park features three bocce ball courts, disc golf, corn hole, giant Jenga and many more yard games. Plenty of activities to keep the children engaged while the adults unwind. You can even bring in your own chairs, blankets and umbrellas.

Don’t want to to drive? Take a Rideshare to OR from the brewery, show a bartender your receipt and get $10 off your tab!

Family & Dog Friendly


Fri, May 26

4:30 PM - 7:00 PM


Sat, May 27

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM


Sun, May 28

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Interested

Crawfish Boil at the NOPSI

 Friday, May 26, 2023

at 5:00 PM

317 Baronne Street

New Orleans, LA 70112 

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TODAY AT 5 PM – 8 PM

New Orleans Greek Festival

New Orleans Greek Festival


  • 1200 Allen Toussaint, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
  • (504) 282-0259



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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

NOMA's Besthoff Sculpture Garden

  • One Collins C Diboll Cir, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana

(504) 658-4100




Fri, May 26

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM


Sun, May 28

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM


The audience favorite returns after 12 long years. Don't miss this magic this May!

To commemorate the anniversary of our first "garden show", TNP commissioned a MIDSUMMER poster by artist Spencer Epps. The hand-painted piece will be on display at performances and auctioned off at the completion of the production!

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THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME

May 25 – June 4, 2023

A play by Simon Stephens. Based on the novel by Mark Haddon, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time follows fifteen-year-old Christopher as he uncovers the mysterious murder of his neighbor’s dog. Amid his investigation, he discovers hard truths about his family while navigating social norms and communication with others. This seven-time Olivier Award-winning play is a thrilling adventure!

Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, including 15 minute intermission.

Recommended for ages 11+

26, 27 7:30pm

28 3p


LE PETIT THEATRE - 

616 St. Peter St. 

New Orleans LA 70116

504.522.2081

Tips

Tipitina's announced the lineup for its Free Fridays summer concert series. Shows run May 26 through Sept. 1.

Shows are general admission and there are no tickets. Patrons must be 21 or older to enter. Doors open at 8 p.m. and shows start at 9 p.m. each Friday. 

Here is the lineup.


May 26 Water Seed and Le Trainiump

June 2 Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes and James Martin Band

June 9 Dave Jordan and the Neigborhood Improvement Association and Zoomst

June 16 Good Enough for Good Times and All That

June 23 The Quickening and Steve Kelly

June 30 New Orleans Suspects and Renee Gros

July 7 Tony Hall and Friends and Deltaphonic


July 14 Papa Mali's Brand New Bag and Very Cherry

July 21 The Soul Project FUAS and The New Orleans Johnnys

July 28 Soul Brass Band and Sam Price and the True Believers

Aug. 4 Brass-A-holics and Noah Young Band

Aug. 11 Honey Island Swamp Band and Strange Roux

Aug. 18 Billy Iuso and Vegas Cola

Aug. 25 Raw Deal Presents A Tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire featuring Anjelika "Jelly" Joseph and Zita

Sept. 1 Naughty Professor and Daria and the Hip Drops


WE’RE BACK AT THE BLUE NILE EVERY FRIDAY!!!!


TODAY AT 11 PM

Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers

$20  

· 532 Frenchmen Street,New Orleans,70116,US


NATIONAL BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE DAY | MAY 26

On May 26th, two of the calendar’s favorite foods come together on National Blueberry Cheesecake Day. We’ve scattered blueberries and cheesecakes throughout these pages in scrumptious celebration. But one day a year they join forces in perfect, delicious harmony.


History of Blueberries and Cream Cheese

There was a time when people only gathered blueberries from the wild. It wasn’t until the early 1900s through the observations of Elizabeth Coleman White and the research of Dr. Frederick V. Coville that successful transplanting and domestication of the blueberry became possible. It wasn’t long after that commercial production of the blueberry began. 

Combine the history of the blueberry with the development of cream cheese, some might consider the blueberry cheesecake to be a truly American dessert. While recipes for cheesecake served athletes in ancient Greece, cream cheese has been a part of American’s dessert making since about the 1820s. However, after the advent of pasteurization, mass production became possible. One dairy farmer from Chester, New York, decided to be the first. William A. Lawrence purchased a Neufchatel factory to begin his production and in 1873 the first mass-produced cream cheese became a reality.

Types of Cheesecakes

Either way, this smooth dessert hits the spot when dessert time rolls around. While most cakes have a crumb, cheesecake’s texture is nothing like cake. Indeed, its creamy, thick pudding-like character comes from the soft cheese used as the main ingredient. Depending on the recipe, bakers use either cream cheese or cottage cheese. When the cheese is mixed with sugar, eggs, and other ingredients, the batter is added to a crust. Either add the blueberries now or save them for a beautifully fresh and vibrant topping.

When making cheesecake, one of the most common crusts used is a graham cracker crust. Other options include a cookie crust, pastry or sponge cake. However, some cheesecakes are crustless. Depending on the recipe, cheesecakes may be prepared baked or unbaked. 


On Deck for May 26, 2023

National Days

National Paper Airplane Day

National Road Trip Day

National Cooler Day

National Blueberry Cheesecake Day

National Don’t Fry Day



On Deck for May 27, 2023

National Days

National Grape Day

National Grape Popsicle Day

National Cellophane Tape Day




May 26th Celebrated History

1865

American Civil War officially ends when General Simon Bolivar Buckner of the Army of Trans-Mississippi enters terms of surrender.

1897

Author Bram Stoker publishes Dracula. The book launches Gothic Fiction as a genre and stirred the world’s fascination with vampires.

1938

Congressman Martin Dies Jr. establishes the House Un-American Activities Committee to investigate Americans’ communist activities.

2021

A full supermoon and lunar eclipse displays during the early morning hours across the western United States.

May 26th Celebrated Birthdays

Dorothea Lange – 1895

The American photographer and photojournalist documented The Great Depression in the United States with photography. One of her most iconic images is Migrant Mother, a photo of Florence Owens Thompson, a young mother facing a stark reality that defined the era.

Aaron Douglas – 1899

A prominent artist during the Harlem Renaissance, Aaron Douglas illustrated several novels, Harper’s and Vanity Fair. He also created several murals around the country including Fisk University in Nashville and Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in New York. Visit www.nga.gov to view Into Bondage (1936).

Marion Mitchell Morrison – 1907

Marion Mitchell Morrison, otherwise known as John Wayne, began his acting career under the guidance of director John Ford. Noted for his Westerns, John Wayne also took on war and political dramas. Nominated for three Academy Awards, The Duke would earn Best Actor for the Western True Grit in 1969.

Peggy Lee – 1920

Jazz singer, Peggy Lee, shared her Fever for music and got her big break when she began to sing for Benny Goodman. Nominated for 12 Grammys, Lee won for Best Contemporary Vocal Performance for “Is That All There Is?” in 1969. In 1999, Lee was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Miles Davis – 1926

The award-winning American jazz musician gained recognition in the 1970s for his performances and recordings. His innovative style gained him respect, and his music still influences artists today.

Stevie Nicks – 1948

Solo artist, Stevie Nicks, is best known for her vocals with the band Fleetwood Mac.

Sally Ride – 1951

In June 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman in space. Aboard the space shuttle Challenger, Ride completed a week-long mission launching communication satellites. She later would become a champion of science education.


odious

[ OH-DEE-UHS ]

Part of SpeechadjectiveOrigin + Etymology

Late Middle English; from the Old French odieus, from the Latin odiosus, from odium 'hatred'

Synonymsadjective

detestable

hateable

Antonyms

adjectivedelightful

likeable

Definition

adjective

deserving or causing hatred; hateful; detestable

Examples

adjective

A) Because of the odious past of the HR department, many employees were fearful to voice their concerns about the new policy. B) Jeannette's odious personality has caused many of her friends to retreat and not reach out to her as they once had.



Derby Gisclair


The First Presbyterian Church, founded in 1818, is the oldest congregation in Louisiana. In 1908, plans were announced to erect a hospital in honor of the late Reverend Dr. Benjamin Palmer. The hospital was formally opened on January 14,1909 in a building at 628 Carondelet Street on the corner of Girod Street. The medical staff consisted of Dr. John Oechsner (sic), Dr. E.L. McGehee, Dr. D.L. Watson, Dr. Frank Watson, and Dr. Jeffrey Miller.

Within thirty days a capital campaign was begun to raise funds for a larger, more suitable facility. Funds poured in from church donations, bake sales and even baseball benefit games. The first proposed site for the new facility was on Race Street but met with strong community opposition. A second site on Carrollton between Fern and Short Streets was also under consideration and supported by Mayor Maestri, but this too withered under public outcry.

In August 1910, it was announced that the hospital would relocate into the buildings then occupied by the New Orleans Sanitorium on 719 – 739 Carondelet Street between Girod and Julia Streets. The hospital purchased the property for $180,000 and set about updating and expanding the facility. The panorama photograph below dates from 1925 (Historic New Orleans Collection).

The property was purchased in 1930 by the New Orleans School Board for $350,000 and in 1937 the L.E. Rabouin Vocational School was opened at this site. It is currently the home of the International High School of New Orleans.


Ain't There No More New Orleans

Derby Gisclair 

A colorized version of an 1867 photograph by Theodore Lilienthal of the St. Charles Hotel looking uptown towards the corner of Common Street. This is the second iteration of the fabled hotel, rebuilt in and reopened in January 1853 after the first hotel was destroyed by fire in January 1851.

On the right side of the image are several buildings – from the far right at 21 St. Charles Street (Avenue) was Gabriel Lavie’s haberdashery and men’s furnishings emporium. This building was also formerly occupied by Kolb’s Restaurant.

Then came A. Pino’s Oyster Saloon and Restaurant at 23 St. Charles, no longer owned by A. Pino at the time of this photograph, but by A.Camors. Pino had opened Café de la Bourse on Carondelet Street. This business became Leon Lamothe’s Restaurant in 1878 and is now occupied by Serio’s PoBoys.

The last building on the corner of Common Street at 25 St. Charles housed multiple businesses – the Orleans Billiard Rooms upstairs and the Great Southern Watch Depot on the ground floor. This address had an interesting history, operating in 1840 as a medical office for Dr. Bartholick selling all manner of botanical-based remedies such as tomato pills, wine bitters, lunar tincture, and vegetable detergent syrup. This business was assumed four years later by T.M. Templeman until the early 1860s. There was also a jeweler’s office upstairs in 1865 run by N. Koch. This property is presently a hotel.

The Old School Page

(Gas Station Road Maps from the 1960s)


⚜️The New Orleans Culture⚜️

David Young 

New Orleans, 1936

Photo by Walker Evans



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Blue Star Museums Program


Through the Blue Star Museums program, The National WWII Museum offers free admission to the nation’s military personnel and their families this summer from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day. Help us kick off this program on May 20 with these upcoming events!


The National WWII Museum and the Blue Star Museums network have partnered to offer free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel—including National Guard and Reserve—and their families each summer. Starting on Armed Forces Day (Saturday, May 20) through Labor Day (Monday, September 4), active-duty military families must show a Geneva Conventions common access card (CAC), DD Form 1173 ID card (dependent ID), or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card to Visitor Services staff for complimentary Museum Campus Passes for the military ID holder and up to five family members. The military ID holder can be either an active-duty servicemember or other dependent family member with the appropriate ID card. The active-duty member does not have to be present for family members to use the program.

The free admission program is available for those currently serving in the US military—Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Space Force—as well as members of the Reserves, National Guard, US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, and NOAA Commissioned Corps.

Blue Star Museums program admission also includes complimentary entry to the 4D film experience Beyond All Boundaries and the interactive Final Mission: USS Tang Submarine Experience.


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945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Community Office Hours (COH) is intended to provide an opportunity to discuss issues within the community and give residents the opportunity for direct dialogue with City staff about interests and concerns. This program enables City Hall to be accessible and helpful to more residents within neighborhoods. This effort supports a two-way street of effective communication and information flow for addressing neighborhood-level issues. 

Your liaison will be available to assist you in your district, Monday through Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you have any questions or concerns and would like to book an appointment for assistance, please visit nola.gov/coh or give us a call at (504) 658-4985.


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The Walt Disney Studios and World War II

On display through September 24, 2023


Organized by The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco, California, this family-friendly exhibit explores how one of America’s most beloved entertainment companies helped achieve Allied victory. Through a collection of over 500 rare historical objects and film clips, this traveling exhibit showcases collections such as “Films and Print for Training, Propaganda, and Entertainment” and “Insignia and Morale,” highlighting Walt Disney and his staff’s unfaltering support of the war effort. For more information,

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945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130


504-528-1944


Philip Melancon, Jr.  



Regular weekly schedule:


Tues: Chop House

Steak House piano  6-9pm  


Wed: Prytania Theater Uptown  

Classic Movie Series   10 am 


Fri: Superior Seafood  

Upbeat & Loud    5-7 pm


Fri: Public Belt 

Piano Bar    8-10:30 pm


Sat: Public Belt 

Piano Bar    8-10:30 pm

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2828 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119




Wed, May 24, 2023

8:00 PM

Jon Cleary

Food Pop Up: Mardi Gras Magic

TICKETS

18 and over

Thu, May 25, 2023

8:00 PM

Trumpet Mafia ft. Gabrielle Cavassa

TICKETS

21 and over

Fri, May 26, 2023

9:00 PM

Conjunto Tierra Linda + Support from Gitkin Trio

Support from Gitkin Trio + Que Pasta Pop Up

TICKETS

21 and over

Sat, May 27, 2023

8:00 PM

Drivn n Cryin

TICKETS

21 and over

Sun, May 28, 2023

8:00 PM

Drivin n Cryin

TICKETS

18 and over

Mon, May 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Alexis & The Sanity

TICKETS


Wed, May 31, 2023

8:00 PM

Jon Cleary

TICKETS

18 and over

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Thu, June 1, 2023

8:30 PM

Jenn Howard Band




Chickie Wah Wah


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TUESDAY MAY 9 OPEN AT

1:00 FOR LUNCH

TROY TURNER BLUES

1:15 PM-5:00 PM

JOE GELINI BAND

5:30PM-8:30PM

ANDY J FOREST BLUES

9:00PM-12:00AM


WEDNESDAY MAY 10 OPEN AT 1:00 FOR LUNCH

BOARDWALKER AND THE 3 FINGER SLINGERS 1:15-5:00 SWINGIN' WITH JOHN SAAVEDRA5:30 PM-8:30PM

ROULE AND THE QUEEN9:00 PM-12:OOAM


THURSDAY MAY 11 OPEN AT 1:00 FOR LUNCH

MS. SIGRID AND THE ZIG ZAGS1:15 PM-5:00PM

CRISTINA KAMINIS AND THE MIX5:30PM-8:30PM

WOLFE JOHN'S BLUES9:00PM-12:00AM


FRIDAY MAY 12 OPEN AT 11:00 AM FOR LUNCH


GISELLE ANGUIZOLA QUARTET11:00AM-1:45PM

FULLY DRESSED PO-BOYS2:15PM-6:00PM

LES GETREX & CREOLE COOKIN'6:30PM-9:30PM

BETTIS + 3RD DEGREE BRASS BAND10:00PM-2:00AM


SATURDAY MAY 13 OPEN AT 11:00 AM FOR LUNCH


YOUSE11:00AM-1:45PM

THE NEW ORLEANS SWINGIN' GYPSIES2:15PM-6PM

TIFFANY POLLOCK AND COMPANY6:30PM-9:30PM

PAGGY PRINE AND SOUTHERN SOUL10:00PM-2:00AM


SUNDAY MAY 14 OPEN AT 1:00 PM FOR LUNCH


SECRET SIX JAZZ BAND1:15PM-5:00PM

THE MIDNIGHT BRAWLERS5:30PM-8:30PM

ED WILLS BLUES 4 SALE9:00PM-12:00AM

BRING MOM FOR A LIVE MUSIC LUNCH OR DINNER


MONDAY MAY 15 OPEN AT 1:00 PM FOR LUNCH

ST. JULIEN X BAND1:15PM-5:00PM

THE MELATAUNS5:30PM-8:30PM

ED WILLS BLUES 4 SALE9:00PM-12:00AM

The Back Room at Buffa's

1001 Esplanade Avenue

New Orleans, LA 70116

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Live Music

Every

Thursday thru Monday

All Ages Welcome!


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MAY

Wooton Wednesdays

May 24, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm CDT

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MAY

Tom McDermott and Meschiya Lake

May 25, 2023 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm CDT

The Back Room at Buffa's Bar & Restaurant


· 1001 Esplanade Avenue,New Orleans,70116,US

504) 949-0038


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The Palm Court Jazz Cafe presents fine dining with live traditional jazz. Normal opening hours are Wednesday through Sunday, from 7pm to 11pm.



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Lars edegran & Palm Court Jazz Band 


  • 25
  • Tim Laughlin & Clive Wilson w/Crescent City Joymakers 


  • 26
  • Kevin Louis & Yolanda Robinson w/Palm Court Jazz Band 27
  • Will Smith & Palm Court Jazz Band 28
  • Mark Braud & Sunday Night Swingsters 29
  • CLOSED 30
  • CLOSED 31
  • Lars Edegran & Palm Court Jazz Band  
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Reservations: (504) 525-0200

1204 Decatur Street

New Orleans LA, 70116

Phone: (504) 525 - 0200




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626 Frenchmen Street

New Orleans, La 70116

SNUG HARBOR


Thursdays, Fridays,

Saturdays, & Sundays

Shows at 8 & 10pm


Tickets for all shows are available and easy online www.SnugJazz.com in order to guarantee your seat, and walk-up tickets are only available while they last.


May 25th:

Karin Williams

Quartet




Two Special Nights!

Steve Turre with Delfeayo Marsalis

Friday, May 26th & Saturday, May 27th



Double Bones, Two Nights!  

Legendary west coast trombonist and seashellist, Steve Turre joins the Delfeayo Marsalis Quartet for two nights, back-to-back, to kick-off the

Memorial Day Weekend holiday.



MORE ABOUT STEVE TURRE: 

In 1972 Steve Turre’s career picked up momentum when Ray Charles hired him to go on tour. A year later Turre’s mentor Woody Shaw brought him into Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. After his tenure with Blakey, Turre went on to work with a diverse list of musicians from the jazz, Latin, and pop worlds, including Dizzy Gillespie, McCoy Tyner, J.J. Johnson, Herbie Hancock, Lester Bowie, Tito Puente, Mongo Santamaria, Van Morrison, Pharoah Sanders, Horace Silver, Max Roach, and Rahsaan Roland Kirk. The latter introduced him to the seashell as an instrument. Soon after that, while touring in Mexico City with Woody Shaw, Turre’s relatives informed him that his ancestors similarly played the shells. Since then, Turre has incorporated seashells into his diverse musical style.


In addition to performing as a member of the Saturday Night Live Band since 1984, Turre leads several different ensembles, with which he has recorded a handful of acclaimed albums over the past 20 years featuring artists such as Ray Charles, Chucho Valdes, Cassandra Wilson, Randy Brecker, JJ Johnson, Herbie Hancock, Pharoah Sanders, and more.

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May 28th:

Masakowski Family

Band




May 31st:

Warren Battiste

& The Last Time Around Quartet


Shows at 8pm & 10pm. 

Doors at 7:00pm & 9:30pm. 

LOCATION:

SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO

626 Frenchmen St. 

New Orleans, LA 70116

504-949-0696

www.snugjazz.com for Tickets


General Inquiries: info@snugjazz.com

Show Inquiries: shows@snugjazz.com

 

ADMISSION:

GENERAL SEATING

$20.00 - $40.00

SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO

626 Frenchmen St. 

New Orleans, LA 70116

504-949-0696 to purchase tickets

 

ADMISSION:

GENERAL $25.00 - $40.00

2023 Louisiana Festivals


Summer Fun: Festivals & Events, 2023

 

May



26-28: New Orleans Greek Festival

26-28: Jambalaya Festival, Gonzales, LA


June

2-3: Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Concert Series

2-3: Cajun Heritage Festival, Larose, LA

3: Louisiana Peach Festival, Ruston, LA

7-11: New Orleans Wine and Food Experience

9-11: New Orleans Pride

9-10: Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Concert Series

10-11: French Market Creole Tomato Festival

10: NOLA Zydeco Fest

16-17: Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Concert Series

19: New Orleans Juneteenth Festival

22-24: Beauregard Watermelon Festival, DeRidder, LA

 


July

June 30-July 2: Essence Music Festival

1: Lebeau Zydeco Festival, Lebeau, LA

14: Bastille Day Fete

14-16: San Fermin in Nueva Orleans, aka Running of the Bulls

13-15: Island Strong Music Fest, Grand Isle, LA

15-16: Cajun French Music & Food Festival, Lake Charles

22: Delcambre Shrimp Festival, Delcambre, LA

23-28: Tales of the Cocktail


August

5: White Linen Night

5-6: Satchmo SummerFest

11-14: New Orleans Salsa Bachata Festival

12: Red Dress Run

13: Dirty Linen Night


September

Aug 31-Sept 4: Southern Decadence

1: WWOZ Groove Gala

1-4: Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival, Morgan City

15: Mamou Cajun Music Festival

16: Highland Jazz & Blues Festival, Shreveport

21-24: Alligator Festival, Luling, LA

23: Beignet Fest

Sept 23-Oct 8 NOLAxNOLA

29-30: The Bogalusa Blues and Heritage Festival

Sept 30-Oct 1 National Fried Chicken Festival

October

6-8: Gretna Heritage Festival

6-8: Gentilly Fest

7: Bluesberry Music and Art Festival, Covington


A direct and compelling headline

Gretna Farmers Mkt

Gretna Farmer’s Market

Event Date:

Saturday



from 8:30 am - 12:30 am


Gretna Market

301 Huey P Long Ave

Gretna, LA 70053

Enjoy fresh local produce and crafts at the Gretna Farmers Market, every Saturday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, rain or shine, under the covered Gretna Market Building, Huey P. Long Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets in historic downtown Gretna.

French Quarter Gardens on Tour May 27

Patio Planters of the Vieux Carre Offers Peek into Private Courtyards


For decades, visitors and locals alike have flocked to the Vieux Carre to discover magnificent private gardens and courtyards not generally accessible to the public. This treasured ritual returns on Saturday, May 27, for one day only from 12 noon until 4 pm. 

 

French Quarter homeowners are again collaborating with Patio Planters to open a minimum of five gardens and one refreshment courtyard for viewing during a self-guided walking tour.  The casual stroll offers a glimpse into how designers and residents take advantage of small spaces, adorned with greenery and flora to provide cool hideaways suited to the New Orleans climate in styles of early Spanish and French architecture. Locations of featured gardens and courtyards will be specified on a map given to participants when tickets are picked up. The event is rain or shine.


Advance tickets are strongly encouraged due to limited capacity and may be purchased online at patioplanters.net for $35 each. Pre-purchased tickets may be claimed the day of the event under the alcove of the Cabildo on Jackson Square from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Day-of ticket sales will also be offered there for $40. Pre-purchasing tickets online is strongly encouraged to ensure availability due to limited capacity. Children under 12 are free.


This outdoor tour includes charming gardens and courtyards only, with no access to homes or indoor spaces. Due to narrow entrances, maneuvering strollers or wheelchairs may be difficult. 


For additional information about the tour or Patio Planters membership, contact admin@patioplanters.net.


THE DOOKY CHASE KITCHEN: LEAH’S LEGACY cooking series celebrates Leah Chase, the “Queen of Creole Cuisine.”

The 26-part cooking series, produced by WYES-TV in New Orleans, was shot on location at Dooky Chase’s Restaurant with dishes prepared by younger generations of the Chase family who have led the restaurant since Leah’s death in 2019.

Viewers will meet Leah’s grandson, Edgar “Dook” Chase IV, who now oversees the restaurant’s kitchen; her niece Cleo Robinson, who joined Leah in the kitchen in 1980; and the restaurant’s newest chef, Leah’s great-granddaughter Zoe Chase. Paired with some of the menus are specialty cocktails crafted by Leah’s granddaughter Eve Marie Haydel, the restaurant’s beverage manager who has updated drink recipes from the restaurant’s earlier days. Granddaughter Chase Kamata narrates. Each 30-minute episode explores a new take on Creole classics and a different chapter of the restaurant’s history.



See it every Saturday at 10am and on Sundays at 11:30am. Watch on WYES-TV and stream on wyes.org/live and on the WYES and PBS Apps. Out of WYES’ viewing area?



Honey from our Bees!

Come out to the farm on Saturday, May 27th to get your honey!!! We will be open from 12 noon to 2 pm with the honey from our bees. It is the first draw of the season!!! (Limited quantities).

We will have pint jars of the honey at $12 and our creamed honey for $7 / jar.

We are located at 22154 John T Prats Rd, Covington, LA 70435. Please call (985) 630-4326 if you have any questions or need to arrange an alternate time to pick up your local honey!

The Kenner Planetarium & Megadome in Rivertown is "out of this world."

Home to a 50-foot screen & 118 stadium-style seats, the movies (which are only available on Saturdays) feature kid-friendly films starring Big Bird & Elmo, the solar system, or deep sea exploration.

Enjoy "Late-nite Laser Motown" on Saturday nights in May, which showcases music by artist like The Temptations & Stevie Wonder!

Showtimes range from 25–45 minutes, & admission is $5 for children and $6 for adults. Your ticket also grants you entry to the Space & Science Complex!


The third annual Harahan Music Festival and Food Drive, featuring five groups including Grammy winners The Lost Bayou Ramblers, will be held from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 27, at Zeringue Park, 501 Oak Ave., Harahan.



Admission is a donation of between five to 10 nonperishable food items to help the food pantry at St. Rita of Cascia.



The musical lineup for the festival is:

  • Noon, Silver Lining
  • 1:15 p.m., The Sharpened Spurs
  • 2:30 p.m., Serge Villanova’s Stranded South Band
  • 3:45 p.m., The Victory Belles
  • 5 p.m., The Lost Bayou Ramblers



In case of inclement weather, the event will move to the VFW Post.

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The Savannah Sipping Society

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MAY

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The Savannah Sipping Society

May 27, 2023

Playmakers Theater

Covington, LA


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The Savannah Sipping Society

May 28, 2023

Playmakers Theater

Covington, LA

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JUN

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The Savannah Sipping Society

Jun 3, 2023

Playmakers Theater

Covington, LA

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JUN

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The Savannah Sipping Society

Jun 4, 2023



For the remainder of the run, Saturday performances are at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m



What happens when an uptight, unemployed architect, an earthy divorcee, a lonely widow and a fireball of a gal become fast friends in a slow Southern town? Add the liberal use of libations and you get The Savannah Sipping Society, the next production at Playmakers Theater. Directed by Joan Soboloff, the show runs May 20-June 4 with a Real Estate Professionals Premiere Friday, May 19.


The Savannah Shipping Society welcomes newcomers Elizabeth Humbert as Randa, the 49 year old architect whose well-earned promotion is given to a 30-year-old man;

Jeri Creson as Marlafaye, the Texan-done-wrong with anger issues; Stephanie Neece as the feisty lifestyle coach Jinx. Dot, a recent widow with a penchant for sexy underwear, is played by Arden Allen Dufilho. You never know what’s going to happen when these four women get together for Happy Hour.


The Savannah Sipping Society opens with a special Realtors’ Premiere, May 19 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 will include hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction benefitting Playmakers Theater. Specialty cocktails will be available.


The regular run opens Saturday, May 20 at 7 p.m. with champagne and hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are $20. For the remainder of the run, Saturday performances are at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Tickets for all performances are available at BonTempsTix.com or playmakersinc.com.

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Audubon’s Cool Zoo with the Gator Run lazy river opens May 27, and it will operate weekends-only through the end of May. 

"The Cool Zoo with the Gator Run offers great ways to have fun and stay cool while visiting the Zoo," said Audubon’s Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Uptown Facilities Daine Appleberry. "We are excited to reopen this popular attraction for the summer season."

Starting on May 29, the water park will be open daily until Aug. 5, when returns to weekends-only operation. The park closes for the season in September.

The details

Audubon Zoo guests will be able to cool off twice a day at the water park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. each day. The Cool Zoo closes every day from 1 to 2 p.m. for cleaning and maintenance. 



All the fan-favorite features will be there: the alligator water slide, the spider monkey soaker, water-spitting snakes and shady spots for adults.

The Gator Run lazy river offers visitors the option to cool down by floating atop a tube along a 750-foot long course that is 3-feet deep and 10-feet wide. It also features two sand beaches and water cannons that can be used to spray other visitors as they float on down the river. It also includes showers, restrooms, lockers, outdoor seating, a private area for nursing mothers and the "Gator Bites'' concession stand. 

Rafts are included in the admission price for Gator Run, and anyone shorter than 48 inches will need a life jacket supplied by Audubon Zoo.

Outside food and drinks are welcomed in both Cool Zoo and Gator Run, but the size of coolers and ice chests cannot exceed 28 quarts. Glass containers and disposable straws and lids are not permitted for the safety of the zoo's animals. Audubon may search coolers.



Get tickets

Cool Zoo tickets can be purchased online and at the zoo's front gate. Regular admission to Cool Zoo, including Gator Run, is $9 for Audubon Nature Institute Members and $12 for non-members, plus Audubon Zoo admission.

For more details about tickets, cabana rentals and the 2023 season schedule, visit https://audubonnatureinstitute.org/tickets.

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In Person

Expressions of America

May 27

6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m..

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Our newest attraction brings history to life like never before. Expressions of America is an immersive, outdoor sound and light show that combines cutting-edge technology and special effects with the real words and stories of everyday people who made a tremendous impact during a time of monumental conflict. Now featuring the Victory Belles for a lively pre-show performance!

Dog Adoption Event - TODAY

~ Every Saturday, 10am-4pm ~

Petsmart @ 1000 S Clearview Pkwy

Big dogs

Small dogs

Puppies

Seniors

Just looking to play with some pups? That's cool too! Need some volunteer opportunities? Sign up! Looking to foster! You're the best!

Hosted by Rolling River Rescue and Greta's Ark Rescue


5-27

Join us every Saturday,

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for over 80 local artisan vendors, including produce, prepared foods, jewelry, art, crafts, plants, music and more!

Arts Market New Orleans


When: Saturday, May 27 | 10 am - 4 pm

Location: Marsalis Harmony Park - 8211 S. Claiborne Ave.


On May 27th, Arts New Orleans will host an Arts Markets Social where we will provide complimentary food, beverages, and giveaways. The Maroons Band performs at 11:30 am with 2 sets of Afro Caribbean Folk, storytelling, and world music.

5-27

SATURDAY AT

9 until Midnight

The Anaïs at

The Bombay Club

Every Saturday

Daniel Meinecke joins me on piano

Join us for an evening of Jazz and Cocktails at The Bombay Club.
830 Conti St
New Orleans, LA 70112

5-28-2023

Free Admission to Contemporary Arts Center

 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

FREE

Contemporary Arts Center

900 Camp Street New Orleans LA 70130

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Lineup:


Sean Riley & The Water 2:30 outside

Washboard Chaz Trio 3:30 inside

Mom Shannon Band 4:30 outside

T Marie & Bayou JuJu 5:30 inside

Johnny Mastro and Mama’s Boys 6:30 outside

Sunpie Barnes & John Mooney 7:30 inside

Little Freddie King 8:30 outside


Join us here at Palmettos on Sundays from
10 am to 3 pm for an authentic
Louisiana Jazz Brunch.


JAZZ BRUNCH HOURS

SUNDAY

5-28-23

10 am – 3 pm

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Prefer to make your reservation via phone?
Give us a call at (985) 643-0050.
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MARKETS THIS WEEK:



SUNDAY CITY PARK

WALK UP

Sunday, May 28, 2023

8:00 am - 12 pm

Tad Gormley Stadium

Marconi @ Navarre




VENDOR OF THE WEEK:

Powers Beekeepers

Meet the Powers! Terry and Dani Powers have been bringing their honey to our markets for over three years now, and have been producing honey for over seven years. Between their locations in Algiers and Belle Chasse, Louisiana, the Powers take care of a total of 150 hives from which they produce pure, raw, and unfiltered honey. Alongside their 100% natural honey, Powers Beekeepers produces comb honey, beeswax, pollen, propolis tinctures, and beeswax candles made in a variety of beautiful and unique molds. Interested in beekeeping yourself? The Powers also teach a beginners beekeeping class at Sugar Roots Farm and sell nucleus hives - a small but established colony that's perfect for kick-starting a new beehive.

A relatively new addition to Power’s product line-up, the Dani bar can now be found alongside their weekly array of honey products. Affectionately named after its inventor, the Dani bar is composed of jujubes, goji berries, raw honey as well as pecans, peanuts, and black sesame seeds. Stop by the Power’s table at any of our markets and grab yourself a delicious Dani bar.


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TODAY AT 7 PM

NOLA Jitterbugs 6-Week Spring Swing Dance Series 2023

Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans


  • 900 Camp St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
  • (504) 528-3805



NOLA Jitterbugs swing dance series with LIVE music in the last class! New 6-week series starts Monday March 27th at The Contemporary Arts Center.

7pm Beginners

8pm Intermediate/Advanced

BEGINNERS at 7pm

This class is for those new to swing dancing or need to brush up on the basics of moving with a partner to jazz, swing, & blues. No partner is required to join this class as we rotate partners as we learn. Live music featured in the last class to put your new skills into action!

If you took our last beginner series we recommend taking this one as well. After the last series, we made some adjustments to the flow and restructured it to get you swinging out sooner rather than later. (and with low stress)

Teachers: This series is taught by the entire NOLA Jitterbugs Collective

Swirl
Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce de Leon Street
New Orleans, LA 70119

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Upcoming Events


Friday Night Wine School, Breaking Bread with John Lott

Friday, May 19, 2023 - 6 spots remaining

You can probably count on one hand the number of times we have featured wines from a California producer, so, if we do, you know it's for a very good reason...It was love at first sip for us when John Lott first brought us a Breaking Bread wine. We liked the winery's story and the winemaking approach is a perfect fit for us so we continued to bring in more and more of the wines. Delicious, balanced, playful, natural wines that are perfect for summertime drinking in New Orleans.


The wines are made by Erik Miller, founder and winemaker of Kokomo Wines, whose interest in natural wine came about as he noticed a shift in the California wine industry toward lower alcohol, food-friendly, low-intervention wine. He had been making wine for sixteen years and with the development of a more traditional brand, had a solid foundation in winemaking as it pertains to microbiology and fermentation science. When he decided to start Breaking Bread, it was very important to him, artistically, to build something completely different than his first conception, Kokomo. He wanted to be challenged in his craft as a winemaker and he also wanted to understand fermentation from a different perspective that could possibly play a part in future Kokomo vintages. Erik is also a chef so the concept of sharing meals and wine with others, as well as his belief in the power of food and wine to bring people together and create community, was behind the premise of Breaking Bread Wines.


The style of his red wines is defined by a flavor profile that is synonymous with carbonic maceration, or whole cluster fermentation. Erik believes that by keeping the grapes in their complete natural form as they come off the vine, with no destemming, the stem becomes part of the fermentation process and final product. As it turns out, the stem adds a piece of chemistry that is needed for balance in these wines because we pick the fruit less ripe, with lower sugar, so it has lower alcohol but higher acidity. The stems help balance out that acidity by bringing potassium into the mix.


John will present 5 wines including a Pet Nat (our love at first sip wine!), skin contact white, a whole cluster red and 2 others to be determined, possibly something from his Kokomo project. Join us, we promise you'll love them too! Get your tickets here, Breaking Bread

5-3

7 PM

Latin Night at Rock n Bowl

Mid-City Lanes Rock n Bowl


3000 S. CARROLTON AVE

New Orleans, LA 70118


Tickets

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Public 

Latin Night returns on this night! Dance class starts at 7pm with Bianca San Martin and then social dancing begins at 8pm with DJ Maynor playing the best Latin music to dance to. $5 cover

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The Grand - Slidell

10 Movies. 10 Weeks. For Kids. Only $5 per ticket, and it includes soda and popcorn! Summer Kid's Flicks are back! Visit www.TheGrandTheatre.com/skf for more details on dates and showtimes!


5-3

1 PM – 5 PM

German Coast

Farmers Market-

Westbank Bridge Park

13825 River Rd, Luling, LA 70070-6219, United States

New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins Diboll Circle, City Park,
New Orleans, LA 70179

5-31

*Wednesdays are free for all Louisiana residents, courtesy of The Helis Foundation

MUSEUM

10 am–5 pm, Tuesday–Sunday*



BESTHOFF SCULPTURE GARDEN

10 am–6 pm, Seven Days a Week

CAFE NOMA

10 am–4 pm, Tuesday–Sunday, and Private Events

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In Person

Billie & Ella

May 31 | 11:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.

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Banter, jokes, jazz, and blues abound when music legends Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald get together. These two iconic musicians are elegantly portrayed by New Orleans' own Kathleen Moore and Chloé Marie Johnson, respectively, and backed by the talented Victory Trio. Enjoy classic hits like “Give Me the Simple Life,” “God Bless the Child,” “Stormy Weather,” and more from music royalty!

5-31

2 PM – 7 PM

Lafreniere Park Farmers Arts Market

3000 Downs Blvd,

Metairie, LA 70003-3957,

United States


FREE Admission to the Ogden Museum of Art for La. Residents

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10:00 am

 

Ogden Museum of

Southern Art

925 Camp St.

New Orleans LA 70130


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.

. Purchase tickets in advance. 

Who

All ages

Cost

Free for La. Residents

How

RESERVE TIMED

TICKETS HERE

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Penny's Cafe

 

 · 

THURSDAY BUFFET $11.95

All you can eat fried chicken, baked chicken, fried okra, pork n' beans, boiled corn & potatoes, broccoli & bacon mac, cornbread, and dessert!

11am-7:30pm


  • 5442 E Judge Perez Dr, Violet, LA, United States, Louisiana
  • (504) 272-0262



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2023 Spring Concert Series


Music lovers are invited to City Park for the popular Thursdays at Twilight concert series. Bring your friends and enjoy mint juleps and array of musicians indoors at the Pavilion of the Two Sisters (1 Victory Avenue, NOLA 70124). Admission is $15. Cocktails, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase. No outside food, drink or pets allowed. 


City Park policy states no refunds, rain checks or exchanges will be issued for fundraisers. In the event of cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, we ask ticket holders to consider their purchase a donation to the Park.


Gates Open - 5:00pm

Performances - 6:00-8:00pm


SPRING 2023 SCHEDULE



  • June 1 - New Leviathan Oriental Fox-Trot Orchestra
  • $15.00
  • + fees
  • The New Leviathan Oriental Fox Trot Orchestra is an American revival orchestra that performs vintage American music popular from the 1890s through the early 1930s.
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  • June 8 - The Yat Pack
  • $15.00
  • + fees
  • “The Yat Pack” is a New Orleans-based band modeled on the 1960s Vegas Swing Era. They will perform classic big-band numbers by Frank Sinatra, Louis Prima, Dean Martin, and Bobby Darin as well as contemporary artists like Michael Bublé, Billy Joel, and Harry Connick, Jr. www.theyatpack.com
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  • June 15 - Julio y Cesar
  • $15.00
  • + fees
  • Originally from Guatemala, Julio and Cesar Herrera have been in New Orleans for over 30 years. They describe their music as constantly evolving, attributing this in part to their exposure from an early age to many cultures. For more information about the singer/band, please visit www.julioandcesar.com.
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  • June 22 - Raphael Bas & Harmonouche
  • $15.00
  • + fees
  • Harmonouche plays music loaded with charisma and international flavor. This New Orleans band combines world-class musicianship and a good dose of humor to deliver a unique sound orchestrated with jazz guitar, harmonica, accordion, piano and vocals.
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  • June 29 - Tim Laughlin
  • $15.00
  • + fees
  • Tim began playing the clarinet at age 8, taking private lessons at Werlein’s. Laughlin has separated himself by composing original New Orleans Jazz, as heard on his award-winning CD, The Isle of Orleans. His songs have been heard on television, commercials, and major motion pictures. www.timlaughlin.com
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Kermit's Treme Mother In Law Lounge is at Kermit's Treme Mother In Law Lounge.

 

 · New Orleans 

  •  · 1500 N Claiborne Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
  • (504) 814-1819




Starting Thursday and every Thursday at the mother-in-law lounge at 5 o’clock seafood boil


The Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco concert series celebrates the rich traditions of southwest Louisiana. The combination of rollicking two-step music and spicy seafood is a potent example of how we in Louisiana love to “pass a good time.”

WHEN 

June 2-3, 2023

June 9-10, 2023

June 16-17, 2023

WHERE 

Louis Armstrong Park – 701 N. Rampart Street, New Orleans, La 70116 

LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE 

Three weekends of music indoors at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center.

Details to be announced soon!

JUNE 2-3, 2023


JUNE 9-10, 2023


JUNE 16-17, 2023


No recording. Please, no audio or video recording of any performances at the festival. 

The Louisiana Cajun Zydeco Festival is a presentation of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation. Our broadcast partner is WWOZ New Orleans 90.7 FM.

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Grande Krewe Friends...


...it's rosé time!


Join us for a delightful afternoon of sipping and savoring at our annual Rosé Fest! We're excited to feature over 30 different rosé wines from all over the world. We'll have four distributors pouring some of the finest and most unique expressions available at all price points. They'll guide you through the tasting experience and provide insights into the different flavors, aromas, and characteristics of each wine. To complement the wines, we'll also be serving up delicious small bites that perfectly pair with rosé. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to indulge in some of the best rosé around!


At $45 per person, these spots will sell out fast so sign up now!

Click here to reserve a space!


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  • The Broadside
  • 600 North Broad Street
  • New Orleans, Louisiana 70119


Riverwalk Outlets


Hey, NOLA! If you love face painting, live music and crawfish, you’ll love the Riverwalk Summer Festival. Riverwalk Outlets is hosting the FREE event from 12 to 4 p.m. on June 3. We can’t wait to see you there!


Full Moon 2023 Calendar

For 2023, there will be 13 full moons. Most of the months will have 1 full moon with the exception of August. For August 2023, a blue moon is on the schedule. Mark your calendars accordingly!

Here’s a quick summary of the dates of each of the full moons, their names, and how they fit into each season.

Here are the dates of the 2023 Full Moons:


June 3, 2023 (Full Strawberry Moon)

The June 2023 Full Moon, also called the Full Strawberry Moon, will be on Saturday June 3, 2023 23:42 ET or June 4, 2023 03:42 UTC. This will be the third full moon of the Spring 2023 season as it occurs about two weeks before the Summer Solstice.

The Summer Solstice is on the calendar for June 21, 2023 10:58 EST or 14:58 UTC.

July 3, 2023 (Full Buck Moon)

The July 2023 Full Moon, also called the Full Buck Moon, will be on Monday July 3, 2023 07:39 EST or 11:39 UTC. This will be the first full moon of the Summer 2023 season as the June full moon occurred prior to the Summer Solstice.

August 1, 2023 (Full Sturgeon Moon)

The August 2023 Full Moon, also called the Full Sturgeon Moon, will be on Tuesday August 1, 2023 14:31 EST or 18:31 UTC. This will be the second full moon of the Summer 2023 season.

August 30, 2023 (Full Blue Moon)

There will be a full blue moon in August 2023 on Wednesday August 30, 2023 21:35 or August 31, 2023 01:35 UTC. This will be the third and last full moon of the Summer 2023 season.

This moon is called a full blue moon is because it’s the second full moon in a calendar month.

September 29, 2023 (Full Harvest Moon)

The September 2023 Full Moon, also called the Full Harvest Moon, will be on Friday, September 29, 2023 05:57 EST or 09:57 UTC. This will be the first full moon of the Autumn 2023 season.

There will also be a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse at the same time as the full moon, technically 10 minutes before the full moon peak.

The Autumn Equinox is on the calendar for September 23, 2023 02:50 EST or 06:50 UTC. As the September full moon will be closer to the Autumn Equinox than the October full moon, it will be called the Full Harvest Moon.

October 28, 2023 (Full Hunter’s Moon)

The October 2023 Full Moon, also called the Full Hunter’s Moon will be on Saturday October 28, 2023 16:24 EST or 20:24 UTC. It will be the second full moon of the Autumn 2023 season

November 27, 2023 (Full Beaver Moon)

The November 2023 Full Moon, also called the Full Beaver Moon, will be on Monday November 27, 2023 04:16 EST or 9:16 UTC. It will be the third full moon of the Autumn 2023 season.

December 26, 2023 (Full Cold Moon)

The December 2023 Full Moon, also called Full Cold Moon, will be on Tuesday December 26, 2023 19:33 EST or December 27, 2023 00:33 UTC. It will be the first full moon of the Winter 2023-2024 season

The Winter Solstice is on the calendar for December 21, 2023 22:28 EST or December 22, 2023 03:28 UTC


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WYES is excited to announce the 30th anniversary of WYES SEASON OF GOOD TASTES. 


This season, from January 2023 through July 2023, guests can select wine tasting dinners at eight of New Orleans’ iconic restaurants. Each dinner is specially created by the chef to pair with the wines being served that evening. In past years, some of the dinners have sold out within a matter of hours. 


Reservations open at wyes.org/events. Dinner prices vary from $115-$250, and include tax and gratuity. 


All wine pairing menus are now online and can be viewed at  wyes.org/events. 


Thank you to this season’s participating restaurants.



The Pelican Club — Tuesday, June 6

Palm&Pine — Wednesday, June 21

Briquette — Friday, July 14


These dinners are made possible through the support of our generous sponsors: Caire Hotel & Restaurant Supply, Inc., Community Coffee, AJ’s Produce and Thompson Meats.

The World Naked Bike Ride is set to streak through New Orleans on June 10


15

TODAY AT 10 AM – 5 PM

Free Day at Audubon Zoo

Audubon Zoo


  • 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
  • (504) 861-2537



On the third Thursday of the months this year, Orleans Parish residents with one proof of residency will get free admission with up to four guests to Audubon Zoo.

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CONQUER KIDS' CANCER

Children, teens and even infants are diagnosed with cancer every day, but donations are drastically down for research to find cures. We can change that – and save lives.


Mark your calendars 📆 because the Raptor krewe is hosting a St. Baldrick's event on June 17th to raise funds and kick childhood cancer to the curb! 🎗️


Our event will help speed the search for cures, by supporting the largest charity funder of childhood cancer research grants. Research is hope, and you can give kids that hope.


Be part of this cause in two ways:


1️⃣ Become a participant: We're looking for shavees to shave your head and stand in solidarity with these brave kids. Let's show them they're not alone!


2️⃣ Donate: If you can't attend, you can still make a difference by donating directly on our event website. Every contribution counts, no matter the size.


Spread the word and invite your friends, family, and colleagues to join us.


Together, we can make a difference.

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Summer St Patty's BBQ & fundraiser for St. Baldrick's

Jun 17, 2023 • 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm

At: Happy Raptor Distilling

1512 Carondelet St, New Orleans, LA US


The Jefferson Community Foundation is hosting the Jefferson Parish Senior Expo on Thursday, June 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Alario Center. This year’s Senior Expo presented by Peoples Health is going to be BIGGER and BETTER than ever before!

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BREES DREAM FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NOLA PICKLEBALL FEST

Annual event to be held at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center to serve as a major fundraiser for the Brees Dream Foundation

Brittany and Drew Brees announced today the creation of The NOLA Pickleball Fest, an annual event benefiting the Brees Dream Foundation. The inaugural event will be held August 10-13, 2023, at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Brees and the staff of the Brees Dream Foundation have been working closely with local tourism leaders at the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, and New Orleans & Company, as well as national companies Joola and The Kitchen, to organize all aspects of the event.


“Brittany and I could not be more excited to bring the first annual NOLA Pickleball Fest to New Orleans,” says Drew Brees. Combining one of the fastest growing and most enjoyable sports alongside a city that knows how to host a party will make this one of the premier events of the summer. It will be great food, music, events, and plenty of pickleball all inside the Convention Center, as we crown amateur champions and raise proceeds for the Brees Dream Foundation that will go towards our ongoing efforts in New Orleans.”


The NOLA Pickleball Fest (“The NOLA”) benefitting the Brees Dream Foundation is a unique, festival-style pickleball tournament featuring 24 tournament quality PickleRoll courts, live music, a celebrity exhibition match featuring Drew Brees, VIP experiences and much more. The NOLA will have three divisions of round robin play: women’s doubles, men’s doubles, and mixed doubles for skill levels 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, and 5.0+. There are two brackets to compete in: Open and 40 yrs. old and over. Featured matches will be played on a center court with grandstand seating as well as Kern Studio Mardi Gras floats for VIP viewing. Join us for an unforgettable experience and the ultimate pickleball party. To sign up or for more information, visit www.drewbrees.com.


“As pickleball participation continues to skyrocket, we’re honored and excited to be working with Drew and his team to create an annual pickleball festival that creates tourism for a higher purpose,” said Jay Cicero, President/CEO of the Sports Foundation. “The Brees Dream Foundation will distribute funds raised from the event to partner charitable organizations along the Gulf Coast. Given the combination of the sport’s popularity and charitable aspect of NOLA Pickleball Fest, it will surely be a hit among amateur and seasoned Pickleball players alike.”


“When it comes to sports, New Orleans is known for hosting iconic championship moments. With our singular, authentic culture and welcoming people, 26,0000 hotel rooms within two miles of the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, and unmatched hospitality, New Orleans is truly Built to Host,” said Walter J. Leger III, President & CEO of New Orleans & Company, the official destination sales, and marketing organization for the New Orleans tourism industry. “Crowds have always been drawn to New Orleans for sporting events of all types and sizes and now it is an honor to add the annual NOLA Pickleball Fest. This event will not only provide a critical summertime tourism boost for the New Orleans economy, but also help the entire community served by the Brees Dream Foundation.”


“The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is delighted to welcome the inaugural NOLA Pickleball Fest to New Orleans this August,” said Convention Center President Michael J. Sawaya. “Our involvement with NOLA Pickleball supports our mission to host events that positively impact the local economy. With the passion of the Brees Dream Foundation and the diligent support of local tourism leaders, there is no doubt the tournament will grow into the best tournament in the nation and benefit our community for years to come.”


Pickleball originated in the Pacific Northwest in the 1960s and combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. It is the fastest-growing sport in the United States with annual increases of millions of people playing, according to a 2023 participation report by the Association of Pickleball Professionals.


Registration for the tournament opens in early June. To register to play, visit www.drewbrees.com. To volunteer, visit www.gnosports.com/volunteer.


The LSU-Florida State football season opener that will kick off in Orlando on Sunday, Sept. 3, now has a start time and a TV network.

LSU announced Tuesday that the Camping World Kickoff will start at 6:30 p.m. and will be broadcast to a national TV audience on ABC.


2023 LSU football schedule: Games, dates, opponents


Sept. 3 vs. Florida State

Sept. 9 vs. Grambling

Sept. 16 at Mississippi State

Sept. 23 vs. Arkansas

Sept. 30 at Ole Miss

Oct. 7 at Missouri

Oct. 14 vs. Auburn

Oct. 21 vs. Army

Oct. 28 Idle

Nov. 4 at Alabama

Nov. 11 vs. Florida

Nov. 18 vs. Georgia State

Nov. 25 vs. Texas A&M


WEEK 1 · Sun 09/10 · 12:00 PM CDT


Tennessee Titans


CBS


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Carolina Panthers


ESPN


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WEEK 3 · Sun 09/24 · 12:00 PM CDT

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Green Bay Packers


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WEEK 4 · Sun 10/01 · 12:00 PM CDT


Tampa Bay Buccaneers


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New England Patriots


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WEEK 6 · Sun 10/15 · 12:00 PM CDT

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Houston Texans


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Jacksonville Jaguars


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Indianapolis Colts


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WEEK 9 · Sun 11/05 · 12:00 PM CST


Chicago Bears


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Minnesota Vikings


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Atlanta Falcons


FOX


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Detroit Lions


FOX


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Carolina Panthers


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New York Giants


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Atlanta Falcons


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Improvisations Gala is back

December 2, 2023!

EXPERIENCE A NIGHT OF IMPROVISATIONS OUT OF THIS WORLD

We are excited to announce the 6th Annual Improvisations Gala will feature


Jason Neville Funky Soul Band & Special Guest Mr. P. Funk “George Clinton”


And many more outstanding artists to be announced!

The gala will take place throughout the historic complex at 400 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans, from 8-11 PM preceded by a Patron Party.


Tickets are $300 per person for the exclusive Patron Party and $150 per person for General Admission gala tickets.

BUY TICKETS NOW!

The New Orleans Jazz Museum’s annual Improvisations Gala is a thrilling evening of New Orleans music, food, and local culture. Last year’s Gala brought more than 1,000 people together for 15 performances across five stages, and this year promises an even larger celebration.


The New Orleans Jazz Museum

400 Esplanade Ave

New Orleans, LA 70116-2015



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