December 16, 2022, New Orleans: The Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc is pleased to announce the 2023 Honorary Characters!

The Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc held a coronation reception and ceremony at the historic Degas House on December 15. The krewe, which will parade for the fifteenth time on January 6, 2023 celebrating St. Joan’s 611th birthday, selects the honorary characters in the parade in recognition of their service to the community and their embodiment of the mission of the krewe and the spirit of Joan of Arc.

 photo credits to Frank Stansbury

King Charles VII will be portrayed by JOSEPH DUNN, director of public relations and marketing at Laura: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site. Mr. Dunn is also a Chevalier de l'Ordre national du Mérite and a member of the Order of Francophones of America. The krewe honors Joseph Dunn for his ongoing role in celebrating our French heritage and preserving and promoting the development of the language of our ancestors and communities.

Queen Yolande, the mother-in-law of King Charles and supporter of Joan, will be portrayed by BETH ARROYO UTTERBACK, general manager of WWOZ 90.7FM, New Orleans. The krewe honors Beth Arroyo Utterback for her embodiment of the spirit of Queen Yolande by her support of the community and the culture bearers who enrich our lives.

Our royalty have chosen to honor community culture bearers by including them in their parade entourages.

The young Maid of Orleans will be portrayed by EMMELINE L. MEYER, a 17 year old senior at Lycée Français de la Nouvelle-Orléans and the daughter of Andrea and Kenny Meyers.  She won the contest held to select the young woman who best represents the qualities of Joan. Her facility in the language of France, her school leadership at her French immersion school, and her longtime enthusiasm for portraying Joan singled her out this year. Our maid will be accompanied by her pages portrayed by her father and uncle. 

The court was presented by krewe founder, Amy Kirk Duvoisin, and Co-Captains Antoinette de Alteriis and Amanda Helm.

Joseph Dunn stirred the crowd with these words, “If there is any message that I want to communicate to you tonight and throughout my reign, it’s the fact that the French and Creole languages in Louisiana are not simply relics of some far-away past that exists only in historic documents, artifacts, or Cajun music. They are not “broken” and they are spoken by a very diverse mosaic of people that includes Native Americans, Afro-descended people, and Euro-descended people. I want to challenge you to help me change this narrative, change the way we talk about these languages, and change our relationship to them. If gumbo is not a foreign food, If jazz is not foreign music, If French Quarter buildings are not foreign architecture, If Carnival is not a foreign celebration, Then French and Creole are NOT FOREIGN LANGUAGES in LOUISIANA. They are HERITAGE LANGUAGES. And they are our most undeveloped natural, green, renewable resource!”

In her acceptance speech, Beth Arroyo Utterback spoke of Queen Yolande, “She was a politically astute power broker who employed her considerable directorial, logistical, and persuasive skills to save Orléans.  Amazingly, Yolande was born in a Northern Spanish province just three provinces away from where my Arroyo family ancestors lived!”

Arroyo went on to say, “As a native New Orleanian whose family has lived here for more than 300 years, I am thrilled to be part of this parade and theatrical procession through the magical French Quarter. I dedicate my reign to everyone who holds New Orleans in their heart-to all of our musicians, artists, culture bearers, and Guardians of the Groove. And finally, I dedicate my reign to the caregivers-the unsung heroes who are, in fact, superheroes every day.”

Her entourage will include members of the incredible staff of WWOZ- the worldwide voice, archive, and flag-bearer of New Orleans Music and Culture heard daily in over 190 countries around the world--and the station that brought you Jazz Festing in Place.

In her acceptance speech, given in French and English, Ms. Meyer, a member of the first graduating class of Lycée Français, the first public French immersion high school in the United States, expressed her passion in these inspiring words, “Joan’s resilience is an example of New Orleans. Our city remains unbowed, in spite of threats to our future; we have found our “joie de vivre”--we embrace life, even in the face of death.”

Read their full bios, check our krewe calendar, and get involved at www.joanofarcparade.org

Watch our Facebook page for more details on how you can join us as we celebrate St. Joan and her influence on the city of New Orleans and the world throughout the year!

Enjoy the Outdoors at Audubon Louisiana Nature Center

Audubon Louisiana Nature Center

11000 Lake Forest Blvd

New Orleans LA 70127

Trails are open Monday - Saturday. Interpretive Center and Ranger Programs: Thursday and Saturday 10 am - 2pm.

The walking trails are open at Audubon Nature Center so take your kids on a nice little hike! Audubon Louisiana Nature Center is a cherished community resource. Located adjacent to Joe Brown Park in New Orleans East on 86 acres of hardwood bottomland forest, its creation was a project of the Junior League of Greater New Orleans, opening March 23, 1980. The Main Boardwalk and Adventure Trail are open Mon-Sat 8:30 am - 3:00 and are monitored by rangers. More info 

Who

Everyone

Cost

FREE

Trails and facilities are monitored by rangers. Intermittent closures are possible. No admission or tickets required for Nature Trails and Interpretive Center. Group reservations required for education programs and planetarium shows.

Louisiana Christmas Day

 BB's Stage Door Canteen, National WWII Museum

BB's Stage Door Canteen, National WWII Museum

945 Magazine St., New Orleans 70130 

504-528-1944

$52 - $55

Dec 16

11:30am

Matinee Luncheons run Tuesdays through Fridays & Sundays from December 16–23.

11:45 a.m. seating / 12:45 p.m. showtime (1-hour performance)

Pricing: $55.00 / $52.00 Members

Spend the holidays Louisiana style as the Victory Belles take us on a musical tour from the raucous Cajun bayous to the splendors of caroling in Jackson Square!

Spend the holidays Louisiana style as the Victory Belles take us on a musical tour from the raucous Cajun bayous to the splendors of caroling in Jackson Square! Celebrate the holidays at BB’s Stage Door Canteen, and hear your favorite yuletide tunes like “Have A Holly Jolly Christmas,” “Christmastime in New Orleans,” and “White Christmas.”

Enjoy a delicious buffet style luncheon then get into the holiday spirit with our charming Victory Belles.

Louisiana Christmas Day

Winter Spinach Salad

Local citrus, Dried Cranberry,

Candied Pecan, Champagne Vinaigrette

Candied Sweet Potatoes

Melted Marshmallow, Candied Pecans

Bacon Braised Green Beans

House Made Bacon, Crispy Onions

Honey Glazed Ham

Homemade Lemon Curd And Anglaise

Herb Roasted Turkey

Garden Herbs, Rosemary Gravy

Chocolate Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce And Chocolate Chips

New Orleans City Park 

Daily Train Rides are BACK on track(s)! Make a pass through the Park on the iconic City Park Train Wednesday-Sunday from 11am-4:30pm.

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Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots

1751 Gentilly Blvd New Orleans, LA 70119

8 races

Dec 15, 2022

RACE 1 1:15PM

New Orleans Campus

1700 Mardi Gras Blvd. 

New Orleans, LA 70114

504.368.5191

With the holiday season upon us, everyone at the Louisiana SPCA is excited to share about our Home for the Holidays event! For all of December we are offering a reduced adoption fee of just $10 for pets over six-months-old. 

The best gift you can give a homeless animal this holiday season is a place to call home. It is our goal to home as many of our adorable adoption ready animals as we can so that they have a reason to celebrate this season too. 

PLUS when you adopt a dog 40lbs or bigger, not only will you get everything that comes with a normal adoption, you'll also receive a FREE  adoption kit with all your big dog essentials! The total value of this kit is $125 and includes an easy walk harness and leash, lupine collar, wire kennel, kong toy, water and food bowl, and an ID tag.  

Every animal that adopts a human is spayed or neutered, fully vaccinated, microchipped and heartworm tested. Each adoption also includes a bag of Hill’s Science Diet food, and a discount for online dog training through GoodPup. 

Our New Orleans Campus is open Monday through Saturday noon until 7pm for adoption. Our Plaquemines Parish Campus is open Tuesday through Saturday 10am until 5pm. 

Roosevelt Hotel Christmas Concerts

in The Lobby-

December 165

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

FREE

THE ROOSEVELT NEW ORLEANS

130 Roosevelt Way

New Orleans, 70112 United States +

Come to The Roosevelt Hotel for Christmas concerts performed by local New Orleans choirs, all under the twinkling lights of the Roosevelt Lobby!

Friday, December 16

St. Mary's Academy

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Coca-Cola / Breaux Mart - Holiday Caravan - 12/16/22

Breaux Mart in River Ridge

The Holiday Caravan is coming! On Friday, December 16th make sure to visit Breaux Mart at 9647 Jefferson Hwy in River Ridge from 5pm-6pm.

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Coca-Cola / Langenstein - Holiday Caravan - 12/16/22

Langenstein's

The Holiday Caravan is coming! On Friday, December 16th make sure to visit Langenstein's at 122 Sauve Rd in River Ridge from 7pm-8pm

Celebration in the Oaks

Dec. 16 - Jan. 1

City Park’s largest fundraiser has fascinated guests for years as one of the most-spectacular holiday lights festivals in the country. This year, the Driving Tour – featuring the Park’s famous live oak trees swathed in more than a million twinkling lights throughout the 2.25-mile ride – is back in addition to the return of the Walking Tour, complete with marshmallow roasting, unlimited amusement-park rides and access to the iconic Botanical Garden.

WED/THURS/SUN HOURS

Driving Tour: 6pm‑10pm

Walking Tour: 6pm‑11pmFRIDAY/SATURDAY HOURS

Driving Tour: 5pm‑11pm

Walking Tour: 5pm‑12amClosed Mondays and Tuesdays (until 12/19)*

Closed 12/24 and 12/31 *Exclusive Bike Nights for Driving Tour only on 11/29, 12/6, 12/13

Entrance for Driving Tour

4 Friederichs Avenue, NOLA 70124

Enter the driving tour at the corner of Wisner Blvd. and Friederichs Ave. Click here for the exact location. Check your GPS carefully as some mapping systems do not show the proper location.

If the vehicle line extends outside of the park, please line up in the right lane of Wisner southbound (from Harrison). Do not turn left onto Friederichs Ave from northbound Wisner.

Entrance for Walking Tour

Amusement Park: 7 Victory Avenue, NOLA 70124 (Enter through Lelong Dr. to Victory Ave.)

Botanical Garden: 5 Victor Avenue, NOLA 70124 (Enter through Lelong Dr. to Victory Ave.)

Both entrances are accessible for the full Walking Tour experience, including the Amusement Park and Botanical Garden.

Lafreniere Park

Please join us and enjoy the 36th annual Christmas Light display in Lafreniere Park. Enjoy the driving and walking tour from December 15 till December 30, 2022, closed December 25th. Sunday - Thursday 5:30pm till 9:00pm / Friday and Saturday 5:30pm - 10:00pm. See Santa, Minions, Star Wars figures, Hot Wheels racers, and many more exhibits on display for all to enjoy. Be sure to look for our newest special attraction.

Lafreniere Park is proud to welcome WWL Channel 4 as a new sponsor of this annual event. Bring the entire family out to enjoy this annual tradition in the Jewel of Jefferson Parish, Lafreniere Park.

ONLY $10 per car you DO NOT have to buy a ticket for each person only the vehicle.

Lafreniere Park

3000 Downs Blvd, Metairie, LA 70003-3957, United States

Tickets

www.lafrenierepark.org

Holiday Concerts at

St. Louis Cathedral

and

St. Anna’s Episcopal Church

Join us as we celebrate New Orleans’ rich musical heritage with jazz musicians, gospel choirs, classical ensembles, and others performing the sounds of the season with nearly three weeks of live concerts. Concerts at St. Louis Cathedral located in Jackson Square take place at 6pm on December , 15 and include Da Lovebirds featuring Robin Barnes, Shades of Praise, Rickie Monie & Friends, a special Christmas Concert at 5:30pm on December 18 and more. Concerts at St. Anna’s Episcopal Church take place at 5pm on Saturday, December 17 and include The Friendly Travelers, Papo y Son Mandao and Joy Clark. All concerts are free and open to the public. Start planning your concert

December 17: Jackson Square Concert Series: This holiday tradition brings a mythical aura to the experience of holiday carols, setting local musicians, church choirs, and singers of all genres against the Gothic splendor of the historic St. Louis Cathedral or Anna's Episcopal Church. Free and open to the public. 6 pm–7 pm. holiday.neworleans.com. See the schedule below: 

• DECEMBER 17: JOY CLARK (ANNA'S)
• DECEMBER 18: THE ST. LOUIS CATHEDRAL CHRISTMAS CHOIR CONCERT

Concert Schedule

French Quarter Festivals, Inc. Holiday Concert Series: Joy Clark

December 17 from

5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

The St. Louis Cathedral Christmas Choir Concert entitled: Noel, The Story of Christmas

December 18 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

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FREE MOVIE NIGHT @ MANDEVILLE TRAILHEAD

Mandeville Trailhead

675 Lafitte St Mandeville, LA 70448

FREE MOVIE NIGHT-COME IN YOUR PJ'S!!!!

Bring your friends and family!

Robin Realty invites you to attend our FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT at the Mandeville Trailhead. We'll be screening Elf!

CONCESSIONS ON SALE!!!

FUN GAMES FOR KIDS!!!

SCREENING BEGINS @ 6PM ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16th.

This event is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Screening will begin at 6pm. Be sure to arrive early to claim your spot! Concessions will be available for purchase.

We look forward to seeing you there!

All movie nights are co-sponsored by:

Robin Realty

The City of Mandeville

GMFS Mortgage Covington Stephanie Machado Barto

110 Title LLC

KID FRIENDLY. Kids of all ages 1-92 are welco

Hammond Christmas Parade

Date & Time

Fri Dec 16 2022 at 05:30 pm to 08:00 pm

Location

University Center (Southeastern Louisiana) | Albany, LA

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Sipping With Santa

Port Orleans Brewing Company

A Fundraiser for We Care! We Share!

Tacky Christmas Sweater Contest

Raffle Tickets and Prizes

Craft Beer, Hard Seltzer And Finger Foods Included.

Tickets & Sponsorship available

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The Amazing Acro-Cats Meowy Catmas Special!

The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret

2240 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana

For the month of December we feature our Meowy Catmas special - purrformances JUST FOR MEW ORLEANS! Celebrate Christmas (or Catmas) with us by watching cats jump through wreaths, roll an ornament, push a sleigh, and performing an array of other seasonal tricks. Real rescued house cats that delight and amaze audiences of all ages.

There will also be a special appearance by The Rock-Cats (the only cat band in the entire WORLD!) playing seasonal holiday selections such as "A Cat in a Manger," "Catnip Roasting on an Open Fire," and "God Rest Ye Merry Kittens" (songs might not be performed as described).

Our Amazing Acro-Cat bus is also a mobile fostering unit for Rock Cats Rescue, helping cats and kittens across the nation find their furrever homes. Proceeds always benefit our cause of foster and rescue. Rock Cats Rescue has fostered and found homes for over 309 cats and kittens, some of them being from Mew Orleans!

This two-hour show has very limited tickets so we suggest buying online to get make sure you get your seats. This show sells out! Our Very Important Cat People (VICP seating) get front row seats and they sell out the fastest.

SEATING OPTIONS & PRICING:

Each VICP ticket receives a Pawbill (think playbill for cats). Additional Pawbills are available for sale at the merch table.

 Very Important Cat People (VICP floor): $50 very very front row seating literally on the floor, you can practically touch the cats! (but please, do not touch the cats.)

Please note: these seats are litterally sitting on the floor, on the ground. No chairs are provided for this row. We provide something so you are not directly on the cold floor but bring a cushion if you think you need one!

 Very Important Cat People (VICP seats): $50 1st two rows of seating in chairs.

 General Admission Seating: $40 the rest of the theater area seating, in chairs.

Tickets at the Door (if available): Add $5 to above stated prices, discounts do not apply to door ticket sales.

DISCOUNT DAYS: Get $5 off each online ticket purrchased for our first week of shows December 1-4, 2022! Prices are reflected for these dates online only.

Buy online to save money!

https://meowycatmas.brownpapertickets.com/

The lobby will open one hour prior to showtime and seating begins a half hour later. The Meet & Greet for all attendees will occur AFTER the show!

The Allways has a bar and lounge area in the front of the building, you may take drinks inside the theater, but please, no food!

Dec 2022

Fri, Dec 16

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Sat, Dec 17

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Sat, Dec 17

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Sun, Dec 18

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Interested

VISIT WITH SANTA TONIGHT ON THE FRONT PORCH AT 177 SALA

BEFORE WATCHING "THE POLAR EXPRESS" @ 7:00 P.M.

INSIDE THE THEATER!

VISITS WITH SANTA ARE FREE 6:00-6:45 p.m.!

MOVIE TICKETS ARE $10 PER PERSON FOR AGES 4 AND UP. Tickets are available starting at 6:00 p.m. in the lobby if you plan to purchase in person.

CONCESSIONS WILL BE FOR SALE IN THE LOBBY STARTING AT 6:00 P.M. Las Maracas Restaurant will host a full bar with beer, liquor, margaritas, soft drinks and water plus dinner food and movie snacks. Pop-up vendor "Hot Spot" will offer hot cocoa, coffee, and different kinds of espresso beverages as well as desserts such as bread pudding, muffins, cream cheese brownies, fudge brownies, and peach cobbler.

To Purchase Tickets in Advance

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

Reservations: (504) 525-0200

1204 Decatur Street

New Orleans LA, 70116

Phone: (504) 525 - 0200d

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Duke Heitger & Tim Laughlin w/Crescent City Joymakers 

• 16
• Kevin Louis & Yolanda Robinson w/Palm Court Jazz Band 

• 17
• Will Smith & Palm Court Jazz Band 

• 18
• Duke Heitger & Sunday Night Swingsters

19 - January 3 Closed for the holidays

Happy Holidays and see you in January

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TODAY AT 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Dr. Seuss' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL

The Saenger Theatre

1111 Canal St New Orleans, LA 70112

Re-discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale as it returns to New Orleans! Featuring the hit songs “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas” from the beloved animated TV special, The Grinch discovers there’s more to Christmas than he bargained for in this heart-warming holiday musical perfect for the whole family. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is “two sizes too small,” decides to steal Christmas away from the holiday-loving Whos.

Magnificent sets and costumes inspired by Dr. Seuss’ original illustrations transport audiences to the whimsical world of Whoville and remind us of the magic of the season. Celebrate the holidays with the show The New York Times calls "100 times better than any bedtime story!"

Dec 2022

Thu, Dec 15

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Fri, Dec 16

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Sat, Dec 17

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Interested

Sat, Dec 17

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Interested

Sat, Dec 17

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Interested

Sun, Dec 18

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Interested

Sun, Dec 18

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Interested

The Family Line is very sweet and powerful at the same time!   

The show's plot is an original performance inspired by the histories of the BK House and the 1892 General Strike, 

when over 30,000 New Orleans workers walked off the job to fight for shorter work days, increased pay, and ‘closed’ 

union shops. It was a successful interracial organizing event that shut down the city for days before winning workers’ 

historic rights. The new immersive play is produced by Goat in the Road and set in the HIstoric BK House and Gardens, 

so during the show, audience members will be able to explore the historic property, following the characters and storylines 

they choose. The production will take place on the ground level of the courtyard and surrounding buildings, making it 

accessible to all. This stately 1826 mansion in the French Quarter contains collections from the Beauregard Family and 

from noted author Frances Parkinson Keyes.

Extended weeks:

December 16 - December 18, 2022

Wednesdays & Thursdays at 7:30pm / Fridays at 6 pm & 8 pm / Sundays at 2:30 pm

The Historic BK House & Gardens  (across from the Old Ursuline Convent)

1113 Chartres Street, French Quarter New Orleans 

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CRAIGSLISTED

Marquette Theatre

6363 St Charles Ave New Orleans, LA 70118

Fri, Dec 16

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Sat, Dec 17

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Travel back to 2015 when the classifieds website Craigslist reigned supreme. Maggie, a broke college student finds quick, consistent cash helping strangers on the World Wide Web express their wildest sides in this quirky new comedy by Sharai Bohannon.

Please note this production contains adult content and coarse language

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The undefeated Tigers are set to head to Maui, Hawaii Thursday morning for two games over the weekend against Montana State on Saturday and Oregon State on Sunday. LSU will then be off over the holidays before beginning SEC play on December 29th at Arkansas.

Jan. 1 vs. Vanderbilt – New Year’s Brunch

Jan. 5 vs. Texas A&M – Educator Appreciation

Jan. 15 vs. Auburn – Family Day & Alumni Day

Jan. 19 vs. Arkansas – We Back Pat and Greek Night

Jan. 30 vs. Tennessee – White Out Game

Feb. 2 vs. Georgia – Turner Syndrome Awareness

Feb. 16 vs. Ole Miss – Play4Kay and Pink Out

Feb. 23 vs. Mississippi State – Senior Night and Gold Game

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Jazz & Heritage Concert Series: Doreen’s Jazz New Orleans

The George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation presents Doreen Ketchens in concert on Friday, December 16, 2022, at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center (1225 N. Rampart Street). Doors open at 7pm and the concert begins promptly at 8pm.

Tickets are $10, available here: https://doreensjazz2022.eventbrite.com

Seating is limited, so please register in advance. All proceeds from this concert series directly support the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation.

The concert will be livestreamed: jazzandheritage.org/live

About Doreen Ketchens:

Doreen Ketchens is no ordinary street musician. Although when home in New Orleans she can often be found on Royal Street performing for tourists and other French Quarter strollers, she is an international attraction at festivals and concerts and has performed for four United States presidents.

She is one of the first and few female bandleaders in New Orleans, and a music educator. She and her band, Doreen's Jazz New Orleans, have performed around the world and they are widely considered one of the cultural ambassadors of New Orleans and of the city’s traditional jazz style.

Like many of New Orleans' musicians, Ketchens grew up in the Tremé neighborhood. She studied clarinet in elementary school, beginning as a fifth-grader at Joseph A. Craig Elementary. To get out of a pop quiz, she responded to an announcement asking interested students to come and sign up for the band. Her first choice was flute, but most of the girls picked that instrument, so she opted for the clarinet. In junior high school, her band director, Donald Richardson, stayed on her for not practicing, and there was a boy that she was trying to impress. When she finally did practice, her talent began to emerge. She played for John F. Kennedy High School in New Orleans and auditioned and was accepted to the New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts, where she began to study with clarinetist Stanley Weinstein.

Doreen attended Delgado Community College, Loyola University of New Orleans, Southern University at New Orleans, and, through scholarships, including one from the New York Philharmonic, the University of Hartford's Hartt School in Hartford, CT, where she studied under Henry Larsen. She also had an internship with the symphony in Hartford.

She worked her way through conservatories and college as a chef. She met her husband and bandmate, sousaphonist Lawrence Ketchens, at Loyola. She found her passion in Jazz with Lawrence.

Ketchens performed her first jazz gig with Lawrence at the 1987 Republican National Convention. She ran a plate lunch eatery called "Doreen's Sweets" for a time, until she and Lawrence kept passing musicians working the streets of New Orleans, and she told him that they could make money doing that. The couple began performing on the streets of New Orleans in 1987.

She began playing in Jackson Square with her first band, the Jackson Square All-Stars. Their band evolved into Doreen's Jazz New Orleans, and, after much struggle with the chauvinism of traditional jazz and club owners, they managed to find a winning formula playing and entertaining crowds via their street shows, at festivals, and then through direct sales of their music and videos on the Internet.

Ketchens and her band have shared their take on traditional New Orleans jazz in Africa, Asia, Canada, Europe, South America, Russia and across the United States. They have performed on programs sponsored by Jazz at Lincoln Center and The U.S. Department of State.

Doreen introduced her daughter, Dorian Ketchens-Dixon, when she was barely nine, as a drummer at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival) for one song in a set. Today, she is one of the regular drummers backing the group.

Doreen has been featured in numerous documentaries about New Orleans, its heritage and its music, including several profiles by radio station WWOZ, and dozens of articles from major newspapers and magazines around the world.

Doreen's trademark stance – head thrown back, clarinet soaring into the air – has been the subject of hundreds of pieces of art and thousands of photos by delighted photographers (professional and amateur) who seek to capture the spirit of New Orleans. Fine art works featuring her as the subject appear at Harrah's Hotel & Casino in New Orleans, and, among other places, in the permanent collection of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation – a work by Aron Belka, which is exhibited on the second floor of the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center.

Image: Doreen Ketchens performing at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center in 2018, by Eric Simon.

Anders Osborne 

It’s the most wonderful time of the year

Don’t miss Anders and all his amazing friends and guests Fri & Sat Dec 16 & 17 at @tipitinas for his annual Holiday Spectacular shows! Get yer now —> www.andersosborne.com/shows

Spanish New Orleans and the Caribbean / La Nueva Orleans y el Caribe españoles

A bilingual exhibition / Una exposición bilingüe

November 2, 2022–January 22, 2023 /

Tuesday/martes–Saturday/sábado, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m; Sunday/domingo, 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

520 Royal Street, Tricentennial Wing, 1st Floor

Free ticketed admission / Acceso gratuito con entrada

About the Exhibition / Sobre la exposición

New Orleans has long been identified—by locals, tourists, and historians alike—with its French heritage. A groundbreaking exhibition at The Historic New Orleans Collection restores balance to that assessment. During four decades under Spanish rule (1762–1803), the city experienced natural disaster, diplomatic tensions, and demographic transformation. Despite numerous challenges, Spanish New Orleans morphed from a poorly managed outpost on the edge of an empire to a highly urbanized colonial capital—one enriched by the racial and cultural diversity for which it is celebrated today.

Rare Artifacts come to New Orleans for Exhibition on Spanish Colonial Era

Free bilingual display on view Oct. 20, 2022–Jan. 22, 2023

Features more than 120 objects — including maps, documents, furniture, paintings, books and more — from THNOC’s permanent holdings as well as from several institutions in Spain, Mexico and the United States. The display is the first and only time this selection of objects will be presented together in one space.

In a first for THNOC, “Spanish New Orleans and the Caribbean / La Nueva Orleans y el Caribe españoles” will be presented in both English and Spanish.

“Spanish New Orleans and the Caribbean” will be on view on the first level of THNOC’s Tricentennial Wing at 520 Royal St. in the French Quarter from Oct. 29, 2022, through Jan. 22, 2023. Admission is free. Advance reservations are recommended and may be made at my.hnoc.org beginning Thursday, Oct.13, 2022. For more information, visit www.hnoc.org.

The Historic New Orleans Collection

Join us in celebrating the New Orleans debut of "Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition," an interactive experience that offers a glimpse into the past, present, and future of a landmark that has weathered wars, witnessed Napoleon's coronation, withstood a devastating fire in 2019, and is now undergoing a meticulous restoration to return the structure to its former glory.

Each visitor will be issued a HistoPad as their portal into the past that offers unique insight into the cathedral's historical timeline, plus fun activities for the entire family.

After stunning audiences in Paris, Dubai, and Washington DC, we are excited to be only the second US institution to host the exhibition, which will be on view through March 1 in THNOC's Tricentennial Wing at 520 Royal Street.

Admission is free, with timed-ticketing reservations required. Learn more and reserve tickets: hnoc.org/notre-dame

Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition

November 22, 2022–March 1, 2023

Tuesday–Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

520 Royal Street, Tricentennial Wing, 3rd Floor

Free timed admission

Weekly Brass Band events:



Mondays - New Groove Brass Band at Kermit's Mother-In-Law Lounge (1500 N. Claiborne) - 8pm

Mondays 

Big 6 Brass Band at Da Jump Off Lounge (4617 Downman Rd.) - 10pm

Tuesdays - Rebirth Brass Band at Zony Mash Beer Project (3940 Thalia St.) - 8pm

Tuesdays - TBC Brass Band at Maple Leaf Bar (8316 Oak St.) - 10pm

Wednesdays - Stooges Brass Band at Rabbit Hole (1228 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.) - 7pm

Wednesdays - New Breed Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 9pm

Thursdays - Where Y'At Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 9pm

Thursdays - Brass Band Thursdays at Treme Hideaway (1234 N. Claiborne) - 10pm

Thursdays - Stooges Brass Band at The Well Lounge (1600 Basin Street) - 9:30pm

Fridays - Sporty's Brass Band at Bullet's (2441 AP Tureaud Ave) - 9pm

Fridays - Brass Flavor at Blue Nile Balcony Room (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm

Saturdays - Marigny Street Brass Band at Blue Nile Balcony Room (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm

Sundays - TBC Brass Band at Kermit's Mother-In-Law Lounge (1500 N. Claiborne Ave.) - 8pm

Sundays - Hot 8 Brass Band at the Howlin' Wolf - "The Den" (907 S. Peters St) - 9pm

Sundays - Brass Band Sundays at Treme Hideaway (1234 N. Claiborne) - 9pm

Sundays - Street Legends Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

Performances in

November 2022

Every Tuesday – Saturday at 10:00 am History Talk

           Learn about the rich cultural history that makes New Orleans such a special place.

           (At the National Park Service Visitor Center

– 419 Decatur St

In Person

Expressions of America

December 16 & 17 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

BUY TICKETS

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.

Experience starts at 6:00 p.m. for Premium Dinner Package guests (View menu).

Experience starts at 7:00 p.m. for Expressions Ticket guests.

945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

info@nationalww2museum.org

504-528-1944

The Riverwalk Outlets Hosts Festive Events to Celebrate the Holidays

Enjoy complimentary family-friendly events Dec 8 Dec. 23

NEW ORLEANS – The Riverwalk Outlets is spreading holiday cheer this season with a multitude of festive family-friendly events. From holiday choirs serenading shoppers to exclusive holiday movie screenings on Spanish Plaza, Riverwalk Outlets is helping locals and tourists alike soak in the holiday spirit.

Chanukah at the Riverwalk

On Sunday, Dec. 18, (time TBD) Riverwalk Outlets is partnering with Chabad-Lubavitch of Louisiana for Chanukah at the Riverwalk. The event presented at Spanish Plaza by Chabad-Lubavitch includes the lighting of a giant Menorah in honor of the beginning of Chanukah. The event will feature live traditional Jewish music, kosher cuisine, along with complimentary delicious latkes, Jewish gelt (chocolate candy), dreidels (toys), crafts and more for the whole family.

Riverwalk Jazz Band

On Tuesdays in December the Riverwalk Jazz Band will be strolling the mall serenading shoppers from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Catch them at the Riverwalk on 20.

Riverwalk Holiday Choir

On Thursdays in December make sure to stop by the Riverwalk’s food court from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. to take in the sounds of the holidays with talented choirs.

Dec. 22 - Canterbury Carolers

Riverwalk Holiday DJ

On Fridays in December DJ Polo 504 will be spinning holiday favorites from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. throughout the mall. Catch DJ Polo at the Riverwalk on Dec. 16 and 23.

Movies Under the Stars on Spanish Plaza

On SaturdayDec. 17 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. bring the entire family out for a special holiday movie on Spanish Plaza. Complimentary holiday treats will be available along with Santa for photos under the Riverwalk’s Christmas Tree.

Dec. 17 – The Grinch (2018 animated version)

In addition to events, the Riverwalk's 75+ retailers will also be offering special deals throughout the holiday season. Make sure to stop by for all of those holiday shopping list items.

Below are the Riverwalk’s holiday hours:

Christmas Eve: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

CLOSED on Christmas Day

New Year's Eve: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

New Year's Day: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Disney's Frozen Jr

Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts

325 Minor St Kenner, LA 70062

Dec 2022

Fri, Dec 16

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Sat, Dec 17

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Sun, Dec 18

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Mon, Dec 19

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts

Tickets

www.tix.com/ticket-sales/rivertowntheaters/4053

Public 

Based on the 2018 Broadway musical, this 1-hour junior version of the family Disney favorite brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life onstage, featuring all of the memorable songs from the animated Disney film. A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, expanding upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with mystical adventure, and plenty of humor, this wintertime spectacle is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!. Plan your family holiday outing now! Audience members can also purchase a meet & greet with photo op on the stage after the show with their favorite characters! Rated G

Directed by Kelly Fouchi

TIGERS BASKETBALL UPDATE

The LSU Men’s Basketball team defeated N.C. Central, 67-57, Tuesday night at the PMAC.

The Tigers will be back in action Saturday at 6 p.m. CT to host Winthrop University.

Derek Fountain led the way for the Tigers with a 17 point, 14 rebound double-double. KJ Williams posted his second double-double in a row with an 18 point, 12 rebound performance. Cam Hayes added on 14 points on 60% shooting to go along with 7 boards for LSU.

Myths & Magic Weekend

9:45 AM to 5:00 PM

DEC: 17 & 18 of 2022

(Rain or Shine)

46468 River Rd, Hammond, LA 70401

Red Bull Circle Of Balance: ‘Bike Breakdancing’ Competition Makes US Debut In NOLA

 OFFBEAT STAFF

Returning for the first time in 10 years and being held in the US for the first time, Red Bull Circle of Balance will arrive in New Orleans at Mardi Gras World on Saturday, December 17. Two-time NORA Cup winner (Number One Rider Award) and Louisiana native Terry Adams will have a home-stage advantage as he hosts 15 of his peers from as far away as Japan and Brazil in New Orleans.

It’s a “bike breakdancing” competition featuring over a dozen world-class flatland BMX riders who battle in a judging format developed specifically for the event. In its 20-year history, the competition has only happened five times and has only been outside the US in places like Munich, Tokyo and Austria. It will attract people worldwide to the city whose best-known bike event involves naked people.

Red Bull Circle of Balance will be December 17 at 7 p.m. and Tickets are now available for $15.

Competitors

• Terry Adams (USA)
• Matthias Dandois (FRA)
• Viki Gomez (ESP)
• Kio Hayakawa (JPN)
• Poosa-Art Pakphum “Toon” (THA)
• Alex Jumelin (FRA)
• Bruno Morotti Bacchiegga (BRA)
• Yu Katagiri (JPN)
• Jean William Prevost “Dub” (CAN)
• Matt Wilhelm (USA)
• Varo Hernandez (ESP)
• Lee Musselwhite (ENG)
• Omari Cato (USA)
• Moto Sasaki (JPN)
• Sietse van Berkel (NED)
• Yu Shoji (JPN)

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TODAY AT 6 PM – 7:30 PM

Free Holiday Movie Series

Faubourg Beer

Don't miss our free Holiday Movie Series! Catch your favorites on the big screen outside at our brew park. Enjoy food by Fete au Fete, delicious craft beer, a holiday photo op and FREE popcorn!

Dec 17th at 6pm– Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Polar Express Day - Sat, Dec 10 2pm-7:30pm

Join us for Polar Express Day on December 10th from 2-7:30pm!

- FREE Screening of The Polar Express at 6pm

- FREE holiday train to ride kids around our spacious outdoor brew park from 2-5:30pm

- FREE Kids Ornament Painting 2-5:30pm

- FREE Popcorn

- Face Painter 2-5:30pm

- Food from Fete au Fete

- Holiday Photo Op

While the movies are FREE, we are offering VIP Picnic Table & Chair Reservations.

Reserve a VIP table! Reservation gets you one picnic table with seating for up to six guest, close up viewing of the screen, and one beer bucket filled with six 16oz Faubourg Lagers! Reserve > https://bit.ly/3EsfZQS

Reserve two Adirondack chairs! Reservation gets you two Adirondack chairs, close up viewing of the screen, and two 16oz Faubourg Lagers! Reserve > https://bit.ly/3OgcAsN

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, just no outside food or drink.

Please note: These are not ticketed events. Movies are FREE and beer and food will be available for purchase. Please no outside food or drinks.

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!

Open to all ages and dog-friendly.

Location: Faubourg Brewing Co.

3501 Jourdan Rd.

New Orleans, LA 70126

TEDDY BEAR TEA

Enjoy the experience that has been generations in the making. Our elves are busily preparing for this popular event that delights and excites children of all ages!

Santa and Mrs. Claus will welcome you and your children to enjoy a presentation of delicious holiday food, specialty teas, and tasty pastries, as well as sparkling wine and mimosas for parents. Individual seats are available for pre-paid, non-refundable purchase.

December

,17, 18,21, 22. 23, 24, 27

9am, 11am, 2pm

The Roosevelt New Orleans

130 Roosevelt Way

New Orleans, LA 70112

The Royal Court of the Krewe of Hercules is hosting a FREE Christmas Lunch for all elderly and low-income citizens of Terrebonne Parish.

The lunch will be held on December 18, 2022, at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center. Doors open at 9am. Entertainment is from 10am – noon by Cajun Sunrise. Santa will stop by for a visit at noon!

Transportation will be provided for Terrebonne Council on Aging Senior Center participants. Please sign up for transportation with your Senior Center/Lunch Site Manager

Caroling in Jackson Square Returns to the French Quarter  

Sunday, December 18, from 7-8 pm. 

A New Orleans Holiday Tradition since 1946, preceded by a Holiday Home Tour  

The free community sing-along gathers thousands of people for a festive hour of holiday merriment, with carols led by local dignitaries and clergy.  

Gates open at 6:30 pm with Patio Planters volunteers stationed there to distribute complimentary song books and candles to participants in the 

non-denominational community celebration. Mark Romig, senior vice-president and chief marketing officer for New Orleans and Company, will 

return as master of ceremonies, along with local favorites Harry Mayronne, Chris Wecklein and Amy Alvarez leading carols.  

Prior to the annual Caroling, Patio Planters offers a French Quarter Holiday Home Tour featuring five private residences with varying architectural styles and home 

furnishings, festively decorated for the season.  The self-guided walking tour takes place from 12 noon until 4 pm, allowing plenty of time to enjoy Reveillon dining 

or Holiday cocktails prior to Caroling. Tickets to the tour, which supports the annual Caroling in Jackson Square, are $30 each if preordered online at  

www.patioplanters.net and $35 the day of the event.  Children 12 and under are free.  A limited number of tickets will be available for purchase from 12pm-3:00pm 

the day of under the alcove of the Louisiana State Museum Cabildo

BIG NINE SOCIAL AID & PLEASURE CLUB ANNUAL PARADE

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2022 – NOON

ALONG WITH THE LOWER NINTH WARD STEPPERS

START: Saturn Bar, 3067 St. Claude Ave. Continue down St. Claude.

STOP: Queen's House, 5001 St. Claude Ave. Continue down St. Claude to Forstall St. Right turn on Forstall and continue to Burgundy. Left on Burgundy.

STOP: Mercedes Place, 5200 Burgundy St. Continue on Burgundy to Andry St. Left on Andry St. to St. Claude Avenue. Right on St. Claude to Fats Domino Ave. Left of Fats Domino Ave. Continue to N. Claiborne Ave.

STOP: 5716 N. Claiborne Ave. (C.T.C,/Big Chester). Right turn Tupelo St.

STOP: House of Dance & Feathers, 1317 Tupelo St. Continue to St. Claude Ave. Right on St. Claude.

DISBAND: Kermit Ruffins' 9th Ward Juke Joint, 5119 St. Claude Ave.

Parade information courtesy of the Backstreet Cultural Museum.

Art for All presented by The Helis Foundation

Providing Free Admission for Louisiana Residents to New Orleans' Most Beloved Cultural Institutions 

The Helis Foundation is committed to providing access to our rich heritage by underwriting free admission for all Louisiana residents to some of New Orleans' most beloved cultural institutions. The Helis Foundation's mission is to advance access to the arts while continuing a family legacy of philanthropic support to the New Orleans community. 

• Contemporary Arts Center- Free for LA residents on Sundays 
• New Orleans Museum of Art- Free for LA residents on Wednesdays 
• New Orleans Botanical Garden- Free for LA residents Wednesdays
• The Ogden Museum- Free for LA residents Thursdays
• Louisiana Children's Museum Free for LA residents the second Sunday of every month

JPL Offers Not One, But Two, ESL Classes This Fall

METAIRIE, LA – The New Neighbor Project will offer a series of in-person English as a Second Language classes at two different libraries on the West Bank this fall.

One ESL class series occurs at 6:30 p.m. on Monday nights at the Gretna Library, 102 Willow Drive, Gretna, .

The second ESL series occurs at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday nights at the Terrytown Library, 680 Heritage Avenue, Terrytown,

These presentations are free of charge and open to the public. There is no registration.

English as a second or foreign language is a language education program for people learning English.

The New Neighbor Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides support to immigrants through donation based ESL classes and citizenship classes, as well as citizenship application assistance and scholarship opportunities to help provide a pathway to citizenship.

For more information regarding this presentation, contact Chris Smith, manager of Adult Programming for the library, at (504) 889-8143

East Bank Regional Library Hosts

Bands as Part of Holiday Programming

METAIRIE, LA – The East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, will host eight musical concerts as part of its holiday programming.  Each concert is free of charge and is open to the public.

7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 19, 2022

Mike Scorsone Presents

Musician and teacher Michael Scorsone presents a night of music from young performers.

1 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022

Memory Lane

Jean, Richard and Sam perform holiday music and popular tunes.

7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022

The Jefferson Parish Community Band

The Jefferson Parish Community Band, roughly 50 musicians, returns with a full program of music for every age.

For more information regarding this presentation, contact Chris Smith, Manager of Adult Programming for the library, at 504-889-8143

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TODAY AT 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Riverwalk Jazz Band

Riverwalk Outlets

Tue, Dec 20

The Riverwalk Jazz Band will be strolling inside of the mall on Tuesdays in December from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m

NOLA ChristmasFest, the region’s only indoor Christmas festival, will feature ice skating rink, daily “snow” falls, favorite holiday characters, themed inflatables and more. Returning to The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, doors will open at 4:30 p.m., on Wednesday, December 21 and runs through Friday, December 30.

This year, NOLA ChristmasFest will bring three chilly ice slides, local arts and crafts at the Yuletide Market and rides such as the Big Blast Blizzard, Kringle Carousel, Sizzlin’ Sleigh Ride and Scrooge’s Sled. Holiday-themed treats will also be available at Mrs. Claus’ Sweet Shop such as hot chocolate or signature craft cocktails at the Polar Pub.

“We are delighted to offer this one-of-a-kind holiday experience to New Orleans for the ninth year,” said Michael J. Sawaya, The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center President “We look forward to bringing holiday cheer and welcoming locals and visitors back to the Convention Center to celebrate.”

For a full schedule of events, please visit nolachristmasfest.com/special-events/.

Tickets for NOLA ChristmasFest can be purchased online. Tickets cost $25 for weekday passes and $30 for Saturday and Sunday passes. Tickets are valid for a single admission on the specific day and session selected. Each session is 4.5 hours in length, except for Christmas Day. Purchase tickets for NOLA ChristmasFest online at nolachristmasfest.com/plan-your-visit.

Admission Schedule

• December 21 from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• December 22 – 23 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Christmas Eve from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Christmas Day from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• December 26 -30 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

1111 Canal St., 

New Orleans, LA 70112

Gather family & friends for the Christmas tradition that started it all! 

Christmas is coming and NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet tickets are the best gift under the tree! Give the fift of huge puppets, dazzling costumes and internationally acclaimed ballet artists from around the globe. 

GET TICKETS TO 4PM SHOW

GET TICKETS TO 8PM SHOW

Craig Klein is with James Andrews 

We wanted to put up the ticket link for the "DONNA'S REVISITED" show that is taking place at Chickie Wah Wah on Thursday, Dec. 29 from 8-11pm. It's going to be a fun night of music featuring the Leroy Jones Quintet, the swinging band from back in the day when we used to play every Saturday at Donna's Bar & Grill which was on Rampart Street and Saint Ann. There's going to be lots of original music we used to play from the Leroy Jones songbook along with our very swinging arrangements of some great New Orleans music.

Donna's was the place where real and good New Orleans music was played and it was the place where musicians would hang out after or before and sometimes during their gigs. It was the brass band headquarters for many years then Donna and her husband, Charlie, who did all the amazing cooking from that little kitchen in the back, started having bands like Leroy's and Bob French's. It was a very important establishment in the New Orleans music scene for lots of years and it was always very friendly to musicians and the music lovers who hung out there. We all met some incredible people and established some life long

friendships. Lots of bands developed their sound in that small soulful room.

So on Dec. 29 we will be reminicing about Donna's Bar and Grill with music and Free Red Beans ( I would say like Charlie used to do, but he would never share his recipes, but if anybody happens to know his recipe, maybe we could get you to cook them).

The band that played and traveled the world together is Leroy Jones - trumpet, Gerald French - Drums, Mitchell Player - bass, Paul Longstreth - piano, Craig Klein - trombone.

Come get some of this....

$15 presale/$20 at the door. (thats inexpensive prices BTW)

https://chickiewahwah.com/#/events

LSU will play Purdue for the first time ever on January 2 in the Citrus Bowl

LSU will cap off coach Brian Kelly’s first season in the Citrus Bowl against the Purdue Boilermakers on Jan. 2.

The game is set for Noon CT in Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida and will mark the third time the Tigers have played in the bowl game since 2016.

After dropping back-to-back games to both Georgia and Texas A&M to end the season, it was inevitable the Tigers’ lofty bowl expectations would diminish, pushing them to a Citrus Bowl berth.

Fri

6

January 6

@ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm 

First Fridays with the

 Marine Force Reserve Band

French Market New Orleans, LA

Enjoy the Marine Forces Reserve Band every first Friday in 2022! Performances will take place at 2:00pm at the Farmers Market. Free and open to the public.

FREE

Our 5th Anniversary Show Ball

“The Mardi Gras Masquerade”

January 13th - doors 7pm

Chateau Estates Grand Ballroom

Dinner • Show Ball • Live Music • DJ Dancing

Andrea Bocelli

Sat Feb 11, 2023 at 8:00pm · Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA

𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘!

https://www.betterunite.com/btcnola-winewomenshoesneworleans

NOLA on Tap Returns

Yeah You Right Events tabbed to bring back Louisiana’s Largest Beer Festival

New Orleans, LA. – NOLA on Tap, the beloved beer festival in support of the Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (LASPCA), will return to the festival calendar in 2023. 

Yeah You Right Events, a new partnership between Top Taco and Food Fight producer Shane Finkelstein and restaurateur and Cinco de Mayo Fest producer Oscar Chimal, will take charge of the popular homebrew and craft beer festival. While some changes will be in store for NOLA on Tap, the LASPCA will remain sole beneficiary of the event.

Top Taco and Food Fight have become can’t-miss food festivals in the city. Yeah You Right Events aims to make NOLA on Tap look more like those events while still retaining many of the features that made it one of the largest beer festivals in the country. 

Homebrewers will still battle it out for coveted awards and top-notch live musical acts will still grace the stages, but NOLA on Tap will now be a 21 and over ticketed event, and move from City Park on the fall calendar to Lafreniere Park on March 18th, 2023 from 2pm-7pm.

“We really wanted to take NOLA on Tap out of hurricane season,” said event producer Shane Finkelstein. “We love Lafreniere Park for the type of events that we do and its proximity to the city. It really is the perfect venue for medium-sized festivals.”

Other changes will include an all-inclusive ticket package for beer-lovers and a VIP Experience that will include a crawfish boil, open bar, signature beers, lounge seating, private restrooms, and additional food and entertainment. 

Early bird tickets will start at $10 for “Designated Drivers” and $35 for unlimited beer samples, while all-inclusive VIP tickets will start at $95 and end up at $125 at the gate.

“We are so excited to have Yeah You Right Events bring back NOLA on Tap,” says CEO of the LASPCA, Ana Zorrilla. “We couldn’t have asked for a better group to bring it back after a 3 year-long hiatus.” 

When NOLA on Tap was conceived back in 2009, Abita Brewing was the only brewery in Louisiana. Today, there are over 40 breweries in the state and dozens more around the Gulf Coast. The goal of Yeah You Right Events is to have every local and regional brewery represented at this year’s festival. 

“From Gnarly Barley and Urban South to NOLA Brewing Company and Bayou Teche, we now have some of the best breweries in the country right in our backyard,” said Oscar Chimal. 

A craft beer competition will be added to NOLA on Tap so festival-goers and celebrity judges can vote for their favorite Pilsners, Lagers, Porters, Sours, and Stouts.

Another feature added to the festival will be the Doggie Drag Show presented by Petcetera. Come out and watch our lovable pups strut their stuff on the runway and sign up to be a foster for those waiting to be adopted. 

The goal is to raise $100,000 for the LASPCA so they can continue to do the important work they do in our community.

Tickets will go on sale on December 15th. 

For more information, visit our website at www.nolaontap.com.

TIGERS UPDATE PRESENTED BY THE PIT STOP EXXON :

2023 LSU Football Schedule Released :

Sept. 3 (Sun.) vs. Florida State (Orlando)

Sept. 9 GRAMBLING

Sept. 16 at Mississippi State

Sept. 23 ARKANSAS

Sept. 30 at Ole Miss

Oct. 7 at Missouri

Oct. 14 AUBURN

Oct. 21 ARMY

Oct. 28 Open Date

Nov. 4 at Alabama

Nov. 11 FLORIDA

Nov. 18 GEORGIA STATE