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NATIONAL FRUITCAKE DAY

Across the United States, fruitcake lovers young and old, commemorate National Fruitcake Day each year on December 27th.


Made with chopped candied or dried fruit, nuts, and spices and sometimes soaked in spirits, fruitcake has been a holiday gift-giving tradition for many years.

Dating back to ancient Rome, one of the earliest known recipes lists pomegranate seeds, pine nuts, and raisins mixed into barley mash. Records indicate that in the Middle Ages, makers added honey, spices, and preserved fruits. Recipes for fruitcakes vary from country to country, depending on available ingredients and tradition.

In the 16th century, two achievements crystallized to make fruitcakes more affordable and accessible. First, sugar from the American Colonies became abundant. Second, it was discovered that high concentrations of sugar could preserve fruits. These two actions resulted in excess candied fruit. Consequently, fruitcake making grew.

  • Typically, Americans produce fruitcakes abundant in fruit and nuts
  • In America, mail-order fruitcake began in 1913. 
  • Charities often sell commercial fruitcakes from catalogs as a fundraising event. 
  • In 1935, the expression “nutty as a fruitcake” was coined. The phrase came about as a result of excess nuts some Southern bakeries added to their fruitcakes due to their access to cheap nuts.  
  • Most mass-produced fruitcakes in America are alcohol-free.
  • Some traditional recipes include liqueurs or brandy. Bakers then complete the fruitcake by covering it with powdered sugar.
  • Some fruitcake makers soaked their fruitcakes in brandy-soaked linens believing the cakes improved with age. 

NEW ORLEANS – Today, the City of New Orleans provided updates on the Earhart Food Truck Plaza, located on Earhart Boulevard near Magnolia Street and South Claiborne Avenue. The plaza will feature eight food truck vendors on this main thoroughfare entry point into the Central Business District. To view the City's official announcement on this beautification project, click here.

 

"My Administration is in lockstep with the community's needs and saw an opportunity to make this intersection more functional and aesthetically pleasing for food truck vendors," said Mayor LaToya Cantrell. "Our food truck proprietors have made this location special to the City of New Orleans by setting up their trucks despite previous conditions, and I am excited about what this project will do for our small businesses and our city as a whole. The beautification project is a testament of what can be accomplished when we work stronger together. It's a win-win for everyone."

 

The project, funded by City bonds at an estimated cost of $2.1 million, aims to improve the infrastructure and eliminate flooding in the area, while also supporting small and ethnically diverse businesses.

 

Patrons will now be able to enjoy a more festive environment featuring mural paintings on the underpass support columns provided by the Arts Council. The new Earhart Food Truck Plaza will be open to the public and will include pedestrian benches and seating areas, waste receptacles, and will be surrounded by landscaping.

 

In addition to daily use, this beautification project will also support tailgating activities for events at the Ceasars Superdome, the Smoothie King Center, and provide a vibrant and welcoming space for the community to enjoy during events such as Super Bowl LIX and Mardi Gras.

 

In addition to food truck vendors, limited parking under the overpass will be available to the public, including bicycle parking. ADA compliant sidewalk ramps will also be installed at Earhart and South Claiborne Avenues.

 

The project, designed by Pivotal Engineering, LLC., and constructed by TEH Enterprise, LLC, is 95 percent completed and slated for opening in time for Super Bowl LIX. The community is encouraged to come out and support this exciting new addition to Earhart Boulevard.


 

COME IN FOR 


WINE DOWN


FRIDAY

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Wine Down Friday with one of the largest wine selections in the city.


With one of the largest selection of wines in the Greater New Orleans area, Langenstein's and Prytania Wine & Spirits has WINE DOWN FRIDAY.


Wine Down Friday is a weekly 10% discount on all bottles of wine purchased every Friday.


So join us every Friday to "Wine Down!"


The Wine Down Friday discount is limited to wine in stock at our three Langenstein's locations in Uptown, Old Metairie, River Ridge...and every Friday at Prytania Wine & Spirits too!


UPTOWN

 

1330 Arabella Street, New Orleans, LA 70115

Phone: (504) 899-9283 | Mon-Sat: 7:00am to 7:00pm

Sun: 8:00am to 6:00pm

Breakfast served Daily: 7:00am to 10:00am

Lunch & Dinner on our Hot Bar Daily: 11:00am to 6:00pm (Closes at 5 pm on Sunday)

 

OLD METAIRIE

 

800 Metairie Rd, Metairie, LA 70005

Phone: (504) 831-6682 | Mon-Sat: 7:00am to 8:00pm

Sun: 7:00am to 7:00pm

Breakfast served Daily: 7:00am to 10:00am

Lunch & Dinner on our Hot Bar Daily: 11:00am to 6:00pm (Closes at 5 pm on Sunday)

 

RIVER RIDGE

 

122 Sauve Rd, River Ridge, LA 70123

Phone: (504) 739-1000 | Mon-Sat: 7:00am to 8:00pm

Sun: 7:00am to 7:00pm

Breakfast served Daily: 7:00am to 10:00am

Lunch & Dinner on our Hot Bar Daily: 11:00am to 6:00pm (Closes at 5 pm on Sunday)

 

PRYTANIA WINE & SPIRITS

 

1300 Arabella St, New Orleans, LA 70115

Phone: (504) 891-0448 |

Mon-Sat: 10:00am to 7:00pm

Sun: Closed

Free wine tastings every Friday.

FACEBOOK: @PrytaniaWineandSpirits

INSTAGRAM: @prytaniawineandspirits

Jackie Kennedy helped save which New York landmark from demolition?

Statue of Liberty

Rockefeller Center

Grand Central Terminal

New York Public Library

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis helped save Grand Central Terminal from demolition: 

  • The campaign
  • In response to the Penn Central Railroad's proposal to demolish Grand Central Terminal, Kennedy led the Municipal Art Society (MAS) in forming the Committee to Save Grand Central Terminal. The committee held rallies at the terminal and traveled to Washington, D.C. on a train called the "Landmark Express" to bring attention to the Supreme Court hearing

The following is a message from the NOLA Ready Emergency Alert System:

Use caution.

From the National Weather Service:


DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CST SATURDAY

Dense Fog Advisory issued December 27 at 2:33PM CST until December 28 at 10:00AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.


* WHERE...All of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi.


* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Saturday.


* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of

distance ahead of you.

Stay safe!
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Regift Your Christmas Trees to the Wetlands: Participate in the Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program! 

 

NEW ORLEANS – The City of New Orleans today reminded residents of the annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program to restore our wetlands. For over 26 years, this program has contributed to the restoration of the Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge, while also preventing them from being placed in landfills. Thanks to residents who participate in the program each year, recycled trees have restored an area of marsh equal to approximately 200 football fields. The trees also create an important habitat for birds, fish, crabs, crawfish and shrimp. 

 

"Our annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program is a powerful example of how we can work together to restore and protect our wetlands, which are critical for our resilience against storms and hurricanes,” said Mayor LaToya Cantrell. “This program reflects our commitment to sustainability and community-driven solutions. I encourage all residents to participate in this meaningful tradition and help us continue making a tangible impact on our coastal restoration efforts." 

 

The program is coordinated by the City of New Orleans’ Office of Resilience and Sustainability (ORS) and Department of Sanitation, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Louisiana Army National Guard (LANG). 

 

“Our wetlands are our first line of defense from storm surge, hurricanes and tropical events,” said ORS Environmental Affairs Administrator Cheryn Robles. “The Christmas tree recycling program is a great way for residents to get involved in the fight to restore our coast. Thanks to all residents who participated last year, our Office of Resilience and Sustainability’s Christmas Tree Recycling Program won the prestigious 2024 Public Relations Society of America, New Orleans Chapter Anvil Award which makes our residents winners, too!” 

 

“Last year, we were very excited to collect double the number of trees from the prior year for a total of 8,000,” said Sanitation Director Matt Torri. “Our 2025 goal is to collect 8,000 trees at a minimum. Our curbside collection contractors find it very rewarding to contribute to the reuse of the trees to build marsh and wetlands.”  

This year, the City added expanded dates and several new drop-off sites on the East Bank and West Bank to make it easier for residents to recycle their trees. Here’s when and how to participate: 

  • December 26 through January 3 – Call 311 for curbside pickup via the “Christmas Tree” service request. A contractor will pick up the first 400 trees called in to 311 
  • December 26 through January 5 - Drop your trees at these locations:
  • East Bank: Lafitte Greenway, 2930 Lafitte Ave. 
  • West Bank: Bodenger Park, 3400 Kansas St. 
  • January 6 through January 10 - Place your trees on the curb by 5 a.m. on your regular garbage pick-up day. A recycling truck will follow your regular garbage truck
  • Residents in the French Quarter and Downtown Development District should place their trees curbside before 4 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9th only  

Trees cannot be flocked or have remnants of tinsel, and all ornamentation and lighting should be removed before recycling pick up. 

 

The trees will be sorted, bundled and airlifted by helicopter to be dropped in targeted sections of the Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge. The annual Christmas Tree drop represents a long-standing partnership between LANG and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The project benefits the City of New Orleans and surrounding coastal environment while also providing valuable training hours for pilots and crewmembers of the 1st Assault Helicopter Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment. 

 

To learn more, go to nola.gov/ChristmasTreeRecycling 

Rodrigue:

Before the Blue Dog


A new Louisiana State Museum exhibition Rodrigue: Before the Blue Dog, opens at the Cabildo .

 

This new exhibit presents more than fifty of Rodrigue's unique paintings alongside Louisiana State Museum artifacts related to Cajun culture. 

20 years of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture GardenThis year, the New Orleans Museum of Art celebrates 20 years of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, one of the city's favorite places for discovery, wonder, and respite. Free and open to all, NOMA's Besthoff Sculpture Garden features world-class artwork from the 19th century to the present day, all set within the unique landscape of South Louisiana.

Open seven days a week, 10 am–6 pm.
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Travel Back in Time with Dinosaurs at Audubon Zoo

EXTENDED by Popular Demand

Now - January 5, 2025


Enjoy even more time with the popular Dinosaurs at Audubon Zoo exhibit featuring over 50 life-size animatronic dinosaurs & dino-themed activities.


Hurry before they are extinct!

Now - January 5, 2025 only


| Daily 10AM - 5PM (Last entry 4:30PM)

Experience the awe-inspiring world of the pre-historic era with our spectacular collection of over 50 life-size, lifelike dinosaurs. This must-see exhibit at Audubon Zoo is perfect for dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages.

Stroll through our immersive outdoor adventure at your own pace and marvel at the wonders of 65 million years ago. Encounter iconic dinosaurs such as the Tyrannosaurus Rex, Velociraptor, Brachiosaurus, and Stegosaurus. Don't miss this thrilling journey into the past!

NOLA ChristmasFest opens today for its 11th anniversary and will welcome thousands of guests into 300,000 square feet of holiday excitement, activities, parades and performances through Dec. 30 at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Visitors to NOLA ChristmasFest are transported from New Orleans to the North Pole, enjoying an indoor winter wonderland of activities, such as ice bocce courts, an indoor ice-skating rink and four ice slides, plus the return of festival favorites like Skating with Santa.

 

The brand-new Yuletide YoYo ride brings a whimsical, high-flying twist to the festivities, adding a dash of adventure for carnival enthusiasts. Combined with the debut of Merry Mini Golf, these fresh attractions make 2024’s event the most dynamic yet, offering something for everyone to enjoy in the indoor festival.

 

For more information about NOLA ChristmasFest 2024, programing and a full schedule of events and activities, visit nolachristmasfest.com.



To see a full schedule of events, visit nolachristmasfest.com/special-events/.


 

NOLA ChristmasFest Schedule  



  • Dec. 26 – 30: 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Tickets are $25 for weekdays and $30 for Saturdays and Sundays. Each ticket is valid for a single admission on the specific day and session selected. Each session is 4.5 hours in length, except on Christmas Day. Invite a friend and mark your calendars for NOLA ChristmasFest 2024 and Skating with Santa! Purchase tickets online at nolachristmasfest.com/plan-your-visit. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times during their visit.


NOLA ChristmasFest 2024 is a credit card-only event, including ticket purchases and onsite concessions. 


To take care of parking in advance, use ParkMobile. Click Here for ParkMobile Online Parking Reservations.

The Big Freezy and Festival Favorites:

This year, The Big Freezy returns as the only real ice-skating rink in the area, complete with magical indoor snowfalls at regular intervals. The Big Freezy zone also features two ice bocce courts, four dueling ice slides and the Polar Pub, a cozy spot for adults to enjoy festive cocktails. Whether you're gliding across the ice or relaxing with a drink, this zone is a can’t-miss highlight of NOLA ChristmasFest.

 

Pictures with Santa:

Families can capture holiday memories with professional photos of Santa from Dec. 20–23. Prices vary based on photo size and package. For details on Creole Santa and Papa Noel’s schedule, visit NOLA ChristmasFest special events page.
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Free Program

Step into 1920s Holiday Traditions at HNOC’s Organ Demonstrations

Experience the sound and history of HNOC’s restored 1925 Aeolian player pipe organ at free demonstrations held Wednesdays through Sundays at 11 a.m. This December, the presentation highlights how the rapid modernization of the 1920s shaped holiday traditions.

Organ demonstrations

Wednesday–Sunday, 11 a.m.

Barbara S. Beckman Music Room, 520 Royal Street

Free admission and no RSVP required
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FRIDAY DECEMBER 27

open at 11:00 Am

the rug cutters11:00aM-1:45PM

FELIPE ANTONIO'S QUINTETO2:15PM-6PM

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

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

The City of Covington's 12 Days of Christmas walking tour is up and ready to go! Grab the family or a friend and get your Christmas jogging jingle onor get in the car and make it a Christmas cruise
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Racing Schedule

Thursday through Sunday


We love seeing horses in the paddock again! Doors open at 12, first race is at 12:45


 FRITZELS DECEMBER 2024 MUSIC CALENDAR

SUNDAY

12:30PM  DOYLE COOPER BAND (12/1, 12/15, 12/29) MARTY PETERS BAND (12/8, 12/22)

5PM SAZERAC JAZZ BAND 

8PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/MIKE FULTON

MONDAY

1PM MATINEE ALL STARS BAND

5PM TIN MEN 

8PM RICHARD SCOTT AND FRIENDS 


TUESDAY

1PM RICHARD "PIANO" SCOTT (CLOSED FOR PRIVATE PARTY 12/17)

5PM COLIN MYERS ORCHESTRA 

8PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/JAMIL SHARIF 

WEDNESDAY

1PM RICHARD "PIANO" SCOTT 

5PM BOURBON STREET STARS

8PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/KEVIN RAY CLARK 

THURSDAY 

12PM RICHARD "PIANO" SCOTT  

2PM DOYLE COOPER BAND 

5PM JOHN SAAVEDRA BAND 

8PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/CHUCK BRACKMAN

FRIDAY


12:30PM RICHARD "PIANO" SCOTT (SAZARAC JAZZ BAND 12/13)

2:30PM SAM FRIEND JAZZ BAND

6PM WOODIS/LANGE BAND (12/13, 12/27))  SAM LOBLEY BAND ( 12/6, 12/20)

9PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/KEVIN RAY CLARK 

 

SATURDAY

12:30PM RICHARD "PIANO" SCOTT (SAZARAC JAZZ BAND 12/28)

2:30PM STEVE DETROY BAND

6PM BOURBON MATINEE JAZZ BAND W/CHUCK BRACKMAN

9PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/JAMIL SHARIF 





Kevin Ray Clark

Clark Entertainment Consultants, LLC

619 23rd Street

Niagara Falls, NY 14301

contact: kevinclarkentertainment@gmail.com

website: www.kevinrayclark.com

nightcrawlers website: www.neworleansnightcrawlersbrassband.com


 Music Director

Fritzel's Jazz Pub

"Bourbon Street's oldest jazz club"

733 Bourbon Street

New Orleans, LA 70116

www.Fritzelsjazz.com 

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  • 4101 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA, United States, Louisiana
  • (504) 324-6841

HE 2025 MARDI GRAS GUIDE has begun limited distribution. Copies may be found at all Barnes & Nobles, Beads by the Dozen, Plush Appeal, Mardi Gras Bead Factory, TJ's Carnival Supply, Jefferson Variety, with more outlets coming daily. Our 49th annual edition makes the perfect stocking stuffer for the Mardi Gras fan in your family.
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Bring the whole family to this comedic rendition of all seven Harry Potter books reenacted in 70 hilarious minutes

After several successful North American tours and over 1,000 performances at Horseshoe Las Vegas, London’s West End hit Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience – A Parody by Dan and Jeff is coming to the New Orleans area! 

Created by two-time Olivier Award–nominated BBC Television actors Daniel Clarkson and Jefferson Turner, and seen by over 1,000,000 Potter fans around the world, the show will cast a spell over the Jefferson Performing Arts Center from December 26 through January 5.

Selling out to crowds around the world, Potted Potter will have you flying off your seat (or broomstick) with laughter. The perfect show for muggles, witches and wizards of all ages, this production of the boy-who-lived’s story combines all seven books into 70 hilarious minutes. The cleverly curated show includes all of your favorite characters, perfect Potter props and even a live Quidditch match!

Starvox Touring and Potted Productions first introduced the fabulously funny show to North American audiences in Toronto in 2012, where it received rave reviews. Over the past several years the show has completed multiple tours across the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Dubai, and Canada. Whether you’re team Gryffindor or don’t know the difference between a Death Eater and Dumbledore, this show is a seriously good time.

Potted Potter at Jefferson Perf Arts Center

We're pleased to announce that Kid Cafe', a free after-school meal program for youth- ages 18 and under, is now underway. In partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank, No Kid Hungry, and Share Our Strength, the program ensures that low-income children at afterschool program sites across New Orleans have access to nutritious meals during the school year. Kid Cafe' meals are available Monday through Friday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm at multiple NORD rec centers. For more information, call us at 504-658-3052.

The Victory Belles Illuminate the Night


December 27, 28 & 29

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.


Join our signature vocal trio the Victory Belles for an evening of 1940s tunes paired with our state-of-the-art outdoor sound and light show, Expressions of America. Join us at Kilroy's Bar & Lounge in The Higgins Hotel for our Premium Dinner Experience or grab drinks and snacks by The American Sector Restaurant & Bar. Ticketholders also receive 20% off at Rosie’s on the Roof at The Higgins Hotel before and after the show.

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Join us at the city of Kenner's Magical Christmas Village, where you can enjoy lights, snow, music, food, arts, crafts, and a special appearance from Santa Claus himself. Don't miss out on exciting vendors and entertainment!

  • Admission: Free
  • Location: Heritage Park in Rivertown, located at 2015 Fourth Street
  • Date: This event is open to the public every day in December from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM. 

Vendors and entertainment will be present every Friday & Saturday. 

We're excited to announce that our Holiday in the Park is now open until Sunday, January 5, 2025. Location: 5601 Read Boulevard, New Orleans, La. 70127. Time: Nightly, from dusk until 9:00pm. Big 'Thank You' goes to our sponsor, New Orleans East Hospital! We appreciate you! For more information, call 504-658-3052.


(504) 895-9323

glenn@charliessteakhousenola.com

4510 Dryades St, New Orleans, LA, 70115
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Make Memories to Last a Lifetime

Thru - January 3

City Park’s largest fundraiser, Celebration in the Oaks, is THE New Orleans holiday tradition. This incredible light festival has enchanted Park visitors since the 1980s and is vital to the Park’s maintenance, care, and beautification year round. Make memories with your loved ones in City Park this holiday season.

Tickets On Sale!

Purchase Now
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Everyone’s favorite holiday party is now a little bit more festive!

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MON-THURS + SUN HOURS

Driving Tour: 6pm–10pm

Walking Tour: 6pm–10pmFRIDAY/SATURDAY HOURS

Driving Tour: 5pm–11pm

Walking Tour: 5pm–11pm *Christmas Hours: 6pm–9pm


Proceeds benefit the continued beautification and preservation of New Orleans City Park’s 1,300 acres
  • 512 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA, United States, Louisiana
  • (504) 454-9449
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FriDec27

2-6pm

Dominick Grillo


FriDec27

6:30 pm

Little Freddie King

$10

Tickets

THE WORLD RENOWNED, HARD TO KILL,  PISTOL PACKING, CHICKEN PICKIN,  STRING PULLING, SHOW STOPPIN’,  FREIGHT TRAIN HOPPIN’, GAME COCK WALKIN’,  MASTER OF ELECTRICITY, KING OF THE GUT-BUCKET BLUES, CONNOISSEUR OF WOMEN, HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS ----


FriDec27

10 pm

New Breed Brass Band

$10

Tickets

New Breed Brass Band presents a brand of second line music in conversation with everything from Caribbean music to No Limit Records to modern R&B in the vein of Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak’s Silk Sonic. Guest appearances — including from local legends Kango Slim, Wild Wayne, and the late great 5th Ward Weebie, as well as Dave Matthews Band saxophonist Jeff Coffin — deepen the exuberant chaos. It’s joyful and vital and distinctly of the moment — music for and by New Orleans’ next generation. 

 


SatDec28

6pm

Tuba Skinny

RSVP

Tickets

Known as world-class interpreters of traditional jazz, over the years Tuba Skinny has also branched out into jug band music, spirituals, country blues, string band music, ragtime, and New Orleans R&B. Their musical approach is a true reflection of Americana, encompassing the full genealogy of popular American music from an early 20th century perspective.


SatDec28

10 PM

Kid Chocolate + the Free P.O.C

$10

Tickets

Leon “Kid Chocolate” Brown brings his impeccable trumpet sounds to any gig he blesses. The veteran performer picked up the horn at the tender age of nine, and by 15 was touring the world.


SunDec29

6:00PM

Treme Brass Band

Tickets

End your weekend with New Orleans' premier traditional brass band, led and founded by Benny Jones Sr!


SunDec29

9:30PM

Vegas Cola Band

Tickets

Vegas Cola Band is the living accumulation of the bandleader’s expert experience and captivating charisma. Soul. Funk. R&B.


MonDec30

6pm

Secret Six Jazz Band

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Tickets

The Secret Six are a New Orleans traditional Jazz Band evoking the rich style of collective improvistion and ensemble playing. Specializing in stomps, blueses, rags, and no frills hot jazz!


MonDec30

9:00pm-1:00am

The Jump Hounds

The Jump Hounds is a New Orleans-based sextet that specializes in ‘jump’, the jazz-based rhythm and blues that bridged the gap between swing and rock & roll. To keep this often-overlooked style of music alive, the band plays a mix of Jump Era classics and original compositions within the idiom. The result is a repertoire that balances energetic up-tempo numbers, slow blues, and cozy mid-tempo swingers. This breadth of material makes for dynamic live shows that are tailored to the audience.

What is the Only Mammal Capable of True Sustained Flight?

Squirrel

Bat

Penguin

Ostrich

The only mammal capable of true sustained flight is a bat. 

Explanation: While other mammals like flying squirrels can glide, bats are the only ones that can truly fly with powered flight, thanks to their wing structure adapted from their forelimbs.

Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue

 NOLA Brewing Taproom


Fri, Dec 27

7:00pm


Free Live Music at NOLA Brewing


Join us for an evening with Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue, bringing classic honky-tonk and western swing to the stage. With rich vocals and a sound that captures the spirit of old-school country, they’re sure to get you moving. Music starts at 7 PM—grab a pint of house-brewed craft beer, some NYC-style pizza or wings, and enjoy a night of timeless tunes.

3001 Tchoupitoulas St. , New Orleans, LA, 70115
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Friday Night Heights at Above the Grid

 Friday, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:00 PM (CT)NOPSI Hotel, New Orleans • New Orleans LA Get my tickets

NOPSI Hotel, New Orleans

  • 317 Baronne Street New Orleans, LA 70112
  • Friday
  • 27
  • 7:00 PM

Comedy House New Orleans

THE BEST COMEDY SHOW EVERY FRIDAY!

Get ready for a night of non-stop laughs with the BEST stand-up comedy in New Orleans every Friday! Tickets are selling fast – grab yours now before they're gone!

Don't miss out on the funniest night in town!
Tickets
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SNUG HARBOR


UPCOMING EVENTS

Now 7 Nights per Week Again!

NEW SHOW TIMES:


at 7:30pm

 & 9:30pm Nightly



Victor Goines Quintet

Fri Dec 27 @ 7:30 pm

Victor Goines Quintet

Fri Dec 27 @ 9:30 pm



LOCATION:

SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO

626 Frenchmen St. 

New Orleans, LA 70116

504-949-0696

www.snugjazz.com for Tickets


ADMISSION:

GENERAL SEATING

$20.00 - $40.00

SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO

626 Frenchmen St. 

New Orleans, LA 70116

504-949-0696 to purchase tickets
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2836 Lasalle Street, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70115
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Chickie Wah Wah Presents

Paul Cebar Returns to Chickie Wah Wah! / A very special set from Charlie Halloran & The Tropicales


with Charlie Halloran

Friday, Dec 27 @ 08:00 PM

Age Limit: 21+

 Tickets

Chickie Wah Wah Presents

John Papa Gros – A Yuletide Soire


Saturday, Dec 28 @ 09:00 PM

Skate Country, located at 1100 Terry Parkway in Terrytown,


Skate Country is open from 8-11 p.m. on Thursdays, 7-10 p.m. on Fridays and from 1-10 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Admission prices range from $8 to $15, and skate rentals are $5.

Skate Country’s schedule offers the following events:

  • “Adult Night” from 8-11 p.m. Thursdays
  • “Top Music Chart Night” from 7-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday
  • “Family Matinee” from 1-3:30 p.m. and 4-6:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday

“Sunday Night Skate” from 7-10 p.m. Sunday. 
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Bag of Donuts

 Rock 'n' Bowl


Fri, Dec 27

8:30pm


Party Band


Louisiana Music Hall of Famers - Bag of Donuts - play all of your favorite hits!


3016 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans LA 70118
Hot 8 Brass Band

Takin' It to the Streets

Weekly Brass Band events:

Mondays - Big 6 Brass Band at Da Jump Off Lounge (1901 N. Claiborne Ave.) - 9pm

Tuesdays - TBC Brass Band at Maple Leaf Bar (8316 Oak St.) - 9pm

Tuesdays - Sporty's Brass Band at Hi Ho Lounge (2239 St. Claude Ave) - 9pm

Tuesdays - Brass Band at Rabbit Hole (1228 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.) - 10pm

Wednesdays - New Breed Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 9:30pm

Thursdays - Brass-A-Holics at Jazz Playhouse (300 Bourbon St.) - 7:30pm

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

Fridays - Sporty's Brass Band at Brass Hall (1104 Decatur St.) - 9pm

Fridays - Trumpet Slim & 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

Saturdays - City of Trees Brass Band at Maison (508 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm

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

Sundays - Street Legends Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10:30pm

Sundays - Hot 8 Brass Band at the Howlin' Wolf (907 S. Peters St) - 10:30pm


TODAY AT 11 PM – 2 AM

Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers

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National Days

NATIONAL FRUITCAKE DAY





Coming on December 28, 2024


National Days

NATIONAL CHOCOLATE CANDY DAY

NATIONAL SHORT FILM DAY

HOLY INNOCENTS DAY

NATIONAL CARD PLAYING DAY

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Which of these comes the day after Halloween?

 Fools Day

 Mothers Day

 Bonfire Night

 All Saints Day

All Saints' Day comes the day after Halloween. All Saints' Day is a day to celebrate saints and all those who have gone to Heaven. 

All Saints' Day was established by the Church in the eighth century to honor all saints and martyrs, known and unknown. The day after All Saints' Day is All Souls' Day, which is a day to honor the dead

 December 27th Celebrated History

 

1932

The Radio City Music Hall opens under the direction of S.L. “Roxy” Rothafel. The show featured the Roxyettes (later renamed the Rockets), opera performed by Titta Ruffo, Coe Glade, and Vera Schwarz, Leon Rosebrook directing a chorus of 100 voices, and the Radio City Music Hall Symphony Orchestra. At the time, the theater was the largest in the world.

 

1947

Howdy Doody appears on television for the first time on NBC's Puppet Play House.

 

1952

Jimmy Boyd's "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" reaches number 1 on the music charts.

 

1964 

Performing their hit "Come See About Me," the Supremes make their first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show.

 

December 27th Celebrated Birthdays 

 

Louis Pasteur - 1822

Some of the many achievements of the French chemist and microbiologist include developing vaccines for anthrax and rabies. He also created the process for sterilizing products such as milk to kill microorganisms called pasteurization.

 

John Celardo - 1918

The American comic strip and comic book artist rose to popularity in the 1950s and 1960s with his work on the Tarzan comic strip for United Features.

 

Genevieve Audrey Wagner - 1927

A power-hitter in the All American Girls Professional Baseball League, Wagner began her career at the age of 15. One of the league's All-Stars, she played seven seasons, usually in the outfield before continuing her athletic career with the National Girls Baseball League in Chicago. While she played, Wagner pursued her medical degree. Following baseball, she practiced obstetrics for four decades.

 

Jason Hawes - 1971

In 1990, Hawes founded The Atlantic Paranormal Society to investigate reported paranormal activity. He also starred in and co-produced the SyFy show Ghost Hunters.

Coca-Cola Bottling Company, with the first delivery wagon on the left. Prior to getting the wagon, Coke was delivered in wheel barrows. Marietta, Georgia. c.1910

Kimlee Travel.


Interesting fact :

In 1950 There was more neon signage on Canal Street in New Orleans than on the Las Vegas Strip. Also in 1950, There was more operating Slot Machines in the State Louisiana than the Entire State of Nevada.



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CHANUKAH

Chanukah also spelled Hanukkah and known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the re-dedication of the Holy Temple (the Second Temple) in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt of the 2nd century BCE. Hanukkah (Hebrew: חֲנֻכָּה, usually spelled חנוכה pronounced [χanuˈka] in Modern Hebrew, also romanized as Chanukah or Chanuka), is observed for eight nights and days. According to the Hebrew calendar, it starts on the 25th day of Kislev, which may occur from late November to late December in the Gregorian calendar.


Did you know these facts?

  • Hanukkah is less religiously significant than other Jewish holidays.
  • The menorah holds nine candles. In the center stands the shamus or servant. The shamus lights the eight other Hanukkah candles.
  • The Hanukkah candles are strictly for pleasure. They are not to be used for any useful or productive purpose. The shamus is available, so the Hanukkah candles are not accidentally used to light a fire in the fireplace or for another useful purpose.
  • Gift-giving is not traditionally a part of the Hanukkah holiday.
  • Playing dreidel is a gambling game popular during the Hanukkah holiday.
  • Fried foods are traditional during the holiday, representing the oil used to light the lamps.

The winter holiday of Hanukkah commemorates the victory of the Maccabees and the subsequent rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem. The eight-day festival is a joyous occasion, so greeting Jewish friends, family and colleagues with warm Hanukkah wishes will surely be welcomed. 


Due to its proximity to Christmas, Hanukkah has become one of the most well-known Jewish holidays, despite being a minor holiday that isn’t even mentioned in the Torah. While “Happy Holidays” isn’t inappropriate to say during the Festival of Lights, there are several Hanukkah-specific phrases you can use to greet someone on Hanukkah.



In English, it’s perfectly normal to say “Happy Hanukkah.” To say Happy Hanukkah in Hebrew, you can say chag chanuka sameach, (pronounced chahg cha-nu-KAH sah-MAY-ach.)


In Israel, it is common to just say chanuka sameach. Some Israelis prefer chag urim sameach (pronounced chahg oo-REEM sah-MAY-ach), which literally translates to “Happy Festival of Lights.” 


Prefer Yiddish? Wish your friends Ah Freilichin Hanukkah, (a happy Hanukkah). Less common but also beautiful: A Lichtiger Hanukkah, meaning a Hanukkah full of light.


And in Ladino (Judeo-Spanish) you can say Hanukah alegre — happy Hanukkah!

Positioning Your Menorah

The ancient rabbis felt it was important to publicize the miracle of Hanukkah. Therefore, many Jewish organizations erect large outdoor menorahs in their towns. You can also publicize the miracle by placing your menorah in a window facing the street. In most places, passers-by enjoying seeing the candles through the window. In moments when antisemitism has endangered Jewish lives, some Jews have chosen to light the menorah in a window as an act of defiance and bravery.



Placing and Lighting Your Candles

Your menorah should have eight spots for candles — one for each night — and an extra ninth spot that is at a different elevation. This ninth spot is for the shamash, or helper candle, that is used to light the others.

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On the first of Hanukkah’s eight nights, only two candles are placed in the Hanukkah menorah: the shamash, or “helper” candle, which has its own designated spot (usually in the center), and another candle that designates it is the first night. The first night’s candle is placed in the right-most spot. Each night, another candle is added so that on the eighth and final night of Hanukkah, all nine candles (the shamash plus eight others) are lit. To complete the ritual on all eight nights with one menorah, you will need a total of 44 candles per menorah. Most boxes of Hanukkah candles contain 45.

The candles are placed in the menorah from right to left (just as Hebrew is written from right to left), but are lit from left to right. The blessings are said before the candles are lit. In Ashkenazi communities, the shamash candle is the first one lit, and it is used to light the others, starting with the left-most one. (Think of it as lighting the candle representing the current night first.) In Sephardi communities, an extra candle — not part of the menorah — is used to light the candles that represent the nights, and then the shamash is lit last and the extra candle used for lighting is blown out.

When to Light

Hanukkah candles are lit after sundown, when it is dark. But there is one exception. Since Hanukkah lasts for eight nights, the holiday will inevitably overlap with Shabbat at least once. Lighting a fire during Shabbat is forbidden according to Jewish law, so there are slight adjustments to Hanukkah candle lighting on both Friday and Saturday nights. According to Jewish law, the menorah should be lit before the Shabbat candles on Friday evening while it is still light out. As for Saturday night, the candles are lit after the sun goes down and Shabbat has ended, but there are differing opinions regarding whether the menorah should be lit before or after the havdalah rituals are completed. There is no consensus among Ashkenazi rabbis, and the most widespread Sephardic custom is to recite havdalah first.

The Blessings

Before lighting the candles (but after placing them in the menorah), it is traditional to recite three blessings on the first night and then two on every night thereafter. Click here to download a printable PDF of the Hanukkah candle blessings.

Blessing #1

בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יי אֱלוֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם אֲשֶׁר קִידְשָׁנו בְּמִצוֹתָיו וְצִיוָּנוּ לְהַדְלִיק נֵר שֶׁל חַנֻכָה

Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech haolam, asher kid’shanu b’mitzvotav v’tsivanu l’hadlik ner shel Hanukkah.

Praised are you, Lord our God, Ruler of the universe, who made us holy through your commandments and commanded us to kindle the Hanukkah lights.


Blessing #2

בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יי אֱלוֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם שֶׁעָשָׂה נִסִּים לַאֲבוֹתֵינוּ בַּיָּמִים הָהֵם בַּזְּמַן הַזֶּה

Baruch atah, Adonai, Eloheinu Melech haolam, she-asah nisim la’avoteinu bayamim hahem bazman hazeh.

Praised are you, Lord our God, Ruler of the universe, who performed wondrous deeds for our ancestors in those ancient days at this season.


Blessing #3: Shehechiyanu (First Night Only)

בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יי אֱלוֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם שֶׁהֶחֱיָּנוּ, וְקִיְּמָנוּ וְהִגִּיָּענוּ לַזְּמַן הַזֶּה

Baruch atah Adonai, elohenu melech ha’olam, shehecheyanu, v’kiyimanu, v’higiyanu lazman hazeh

Praised are you, Lord our God, Ruler of the universe, who has given us life and sustained us and enabled us to reach this season.


Other Candle-Lighting Rituals

Many families follow candle lighting with traditional Hanukkah songs, playing dreidel, eating gelt or sufganiyot or latkes, or opening gifts. Happy Hanukkah!
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The application period for selection to volunteer on a police district-based Police Community Advisory Board (PCAB) is NOW OPEN!

 

Police Community Advisory Boards are volunteer, independent, police district-based, citizen led advisory groups that communicate and engage with their police district community at large to provide at least four quarterly PCAB/community meetings. The PCAB led quarterly community meetings are designed to gather the police district community together to allow it to discuss New Orleans Police Department policy and policing with the goal of then identifying board recommendations to improve policy and policing for NOPD to consider.

 

The eight police district-based PCABs are seeking applicants willing and able to provide the time to this important civic work. 

 

In terms of basic requirements, applicants must be at least 18 years old, a resident of New Orleans (Orleans Parish), a resident of the PCAB police district, and must be willing and able to provide the time to assist with organizing the PCAB/community meetings, to spend time learning about NOPD policies and operations, to meet and regularly communicate with your fellow district PCAB members as necessary and as a team, and to participate in PCAB outreach that builds awareness of the district PCAB so that community participation at quarterly PCAB/community meetings is robust.

 

Selected members of a police district-based Police Community Advisory Board serve at least one two-year term with an option for a second two-year term.

 

The DEADLINE to SUBMIT is 5 pm, Monday, December 30, 2024.

 

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Enjoy the Outdoors at Audubon Louisiana Nature Center



8:30 am - 3:00 pm

 Audubon Louisiana Nature Center

11000 Lake Forest Blvd

New Orleans LA 70127



Notes regarding time

Trails are open Monday - Saturday. Interpretive Center Thursday and Saturday 10 am - 2pm. Ranger Programs Saturdays at 11 am.

Description

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 (and restrooms) are open Mon-Sat 8:30 am - 3:00 and are monitored by rangers. The Interpretaive Center is open Thursdays & Saturdays 10 am - 2pm and the Ranger Programs are on Saturdays at 11:00 am. Click here to learn more.

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Gretna Farmer’s Market

Event Date:

Saturday 28

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.

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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!

Louisiana Tech Football

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (5-7, 4-4 Conference USA) vs. Army Black Knights (11-2, 8-0 American Athletic Conference)

Date: Saturday, December 28

Time: 9:15 PM ET // 8:15 PM CT

Location: Independence Stadium - Shreveport, Louisiana

TV: ESPN


December 29th, Christmas 1 in the Church 

 10 am - Lessons and Carols in the church (one service only)

 

Christ Church Covington | 120 S. New Hampshire Street | Covington, LA 70433 US

Los Jefes Grill

Brunch isn’t brunch without bottomless drinks… and now a mariachi band. Weekend brunch Saturday + Sunday 11AM — 2PM. KIDS EAT FREE!

Comedy House New Orleans

Saturday nights just got a lot funnier!

Join us in the heart of NOLA’s Arts District for Super Standup Saturday, featuring top local talent and visiting comics seen on Netflix, MTV, and more. Don’t miss out!

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Free Admission to Contemporary Arts Center

 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

FREE

Contemporary Arts Center

900 Camp Street New Orleans LA 70130

LSU Women's Basketball


LSU has one more non-conference game remaining when it returns from the break on December 29 in the PMAC against Albany. 




Sun.

Dec 29

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Albany

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BATON ROUGE, La. – The LSU Tigers


The Tigers are 10-2 entering the week-long Christmas holiday break. LSU’s final non-conference game is set for Dec. 29 at 6 p.m. CT against Mississippi Valley State.
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Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen are bringing a full stage of incredible guests to Tipitina’s for one special night on Sun, Dec 29th!

The Absolute Monster Horns, James Rivers, and John Boutté will be in the house after Charlie Halloran & The Tropicales start off the night!

Tickets and full show details currently available at Tipitinas.com

Pups & Pints at Chafunkta Brewing Co.

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Make your Sunday a true FUNDAY with Chafunkta Brewery's "Pups and Pints," every Sunday! Bring your dog to the brewery on Sundays and your second pint is free. Don't have a pup or can't bring one? That's OK, as 10% of ALL SALES will go to the Northshore Humane Society.
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Regular season



Week 17: vs. Las Vegas Raiders, noon, Sunday, Dec. 29 (FOX)



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New Orleans Jazz Club 12-29

JAZZ, JAZZ, JAZZ... we're back this Sunday, for some great Jazz from fantastic musicians at Mo's Chalet from 2:00 to 6:00 pm. It's an open Jam Session to Trad Jazz musicians and those who love the music which is FREE and open to the public. NOTICE to musicians...all musicians are welcome to play whether you're a regular or new to the Club. Keyboards and drums are provided so bring your ax and sign in and you'll be assigned 1 of 4 sets to perform in. Mo's provides a safe and welcoming environment for an afternoon of New Orleans Jazz. Bring your family and friends to create your own Jazz party where outside food is OK with a cash bar hosted by Sandy, Metairie's finest plus join in on our 50/50 cash drawing. Become a member and be a part of New Orleans music history by supporting America's oldest Jazz Club which was started in 1948. The NOJC Jam Session's are held on the last Sunday of the month from 2:00 to 6:00 pm.

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  • Address: 6601 10th Street, Harahan, LA
  • Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • Price: FREE

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Hungry? Red Beans and Rice Monday.

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Metairie

3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd 504-885-3416

Open 11-7:30 pm

Kermit's Treme Mother In Law Lounge is at Kermit's Treme Mother In Law Lounge.

 

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Kermit Ruffins every Monday at 6 o’clock at the mother-in-law lounge

  • 1500 N Claiborne Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
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The Bluegrass Pickin' Party is an open acoustic bluegrass jam. Bring your guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, bass, dobro, harmonica, or singing voice to join the jam circle. Beginners welcome to come and learn traditional bluegrass music. Intermediate and advanced players welcome as well. This weekly jam is also open to anyone and everyone who'd like to come listen and enjoy the music.



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Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm

"Shimmer" Bellydance Basics

For all levels. Ongoing

$60 per month or $18 drop in.

10 classes, used within 10 wk., $120

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Comedy House New Orleans


The most unique comedy show in New Orleans is The Open Mic From Hell, hosted by Chris Trew (as seen on MTV, Comedy Central, America's Got Talent)

CHNO ( Comedy house New Orleans)

609-610 Fulton St

New Orleans, LA 70130


Mon,December 23

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

(Entry at 7:30 pm)

The Open Mic From Hell is the most unique night of comedy in New Orleans.

 

Everything about the show is chaotic and unpredictable in the most beautifully hilarious way. 

 

The list of performers? A total mystery. 

 

The jokes they’ll tell? Nobody knows, not even them. 

 

How does it work? Comedians sign-up on the list an hour before showtime. At least 13 names get pulled out of the bucket. 

 

When a name gets pulled they come on stage and make a choice - do they do an entirely new set based on words from the audience, or a special challenge set. 

 

Past challenges have had comics doing their set outside on the street, with noise canceling headphones on, and with a designated heckler in the crowd. We are always adding new, improved, and ridiculous challenges to the show. 
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 NOLA Jitterbugs

Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans

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Join the award-winning (1st place, baby!) NOLA Jitterbugs for a 6-week series with live music in the last class!

Our live music classes with local musicians and culture bearers, as well as our overall emphasis on music appreciation is what makes our lessons stand out among the rest!

Starts at The Contemporary Arts Center!

6-7pm Intro to Swing

For total beginners to swing dancing or dancing of any kind. Also for those looking to refresh their basics and learn some ragtime dances. We use these pre-swing era dances to teach beginners how to step on rhythm, step on rhythm while connected to another person, how to connect in order to lead or follow, you'll learn to syncopate your footwork, and then we'll slowly start to let go of one hand and create the beginnings of what will eventually be a bad-ass swing out.

7:30-8:30 Lindy Hop Vocab - Intermediate Level

This class is gonna give you some must know moves, some technique, some philosophy, and of course, we'll continue to clarify and polish up your swing outs.

No partner required to take either of these classes. Come alone or with friends!

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New Orleans Eve

Tues, 12/31 | 9PM – midnight | Decatur St. @ Jackson squarE


12/31

Tank and the Bangas

Tank and the Bangas, the Grammy-nominated band known for their explosive energy and soulful blend of rap, poetry, and rich melodies, will bring in 2025 at the first New Orleans Eve concert.

12/31

DJ RQ Away

DJ RQ Away will make us sway to curated beats throughout the night as we as we await the countdown to midnight!

12/31

Bonerama

Bonerama will light up the stage for New Orleans Eve as we bring in the new year.
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Taco Tuesday just leveled up at Los Jefes Grill! Come join us tomorrow for unbeatable deals:


🔥 $3 Tacos – including our award-winning Top Taco favorites like Chicharrones, Barbacoa, and Certified Angus Beef!

🍹 2-in-1 Margarita Shakers for double the fun!

🥃 2-for-1 Shots to keep the good times rolling.

🎵 Live DJ starting at 6 PM – bringing the vibes you won't want to miss!


Bring your friends and let's make this the best Taco Tuesday yet. See you at Los Jefes!


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We’re headed back to Houston! The Tigers will play Baylor in the Texas Bowl at 2:30 p.m. on New Year’s Eve.

Billy Nungesser Lt. Governor of Louisiana 

For the fourth consecutive year, Louisiana will showcase its vibrant culture in the 2025 Tournament of Rose Parade in Pasadena, California! This year’s float, featuring a Louisiana alligator adorned with beads, a Cajun dance hall, and pots of boiled seafood, perfectly captures the essence of a “Louisiana Saturday Night.” Plus, enjoy mid-parade entertainment by rising country star Timothy Wayne!

We can’t wait to share Louisiana’s celebratory spirit and unique culture with the world once again.
New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins Diboll Circle, City Park,
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MUSEUM

10 am–5 pm, Tuesday–Sunday*



BESTHOFF SCULPTURE GARDEN

10 am–6 pm, Seven Days a Week

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

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Lafreniere Park Farmers Arts Market

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Metairie, LA 70003-3957,

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Westbank Bridge Park

13825 River Rd, Luling, LA 70070-6219, United States
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200 Broadway Street at the River

Since the inception of the Krewe of Red Beans, the Treme Brass Band has been a cornerstone for our group. It is a dream-come-true for us to host them every Thursday beginning tonight!  Join us 6 to 8 pm!


Free for members of Beanlandia! Join us and help our space grow!


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9:00 pm - 10:15 pm

(Entry at 8:00 pm

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

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.

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All ages

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Free for La. Residents

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RIVER PARISHES ... Get ready for an exciting day full of fun and learning at the Business 2 Innovation (B2I) STEM Fest! Join us on January 4, 2024, from 9 AM - 12 PM at Destrehan High School


You'll even get to explore the brand-new Starlab from STEM NOLA — a super cool experience you don’t want to miss!

This awesome event is brought to you by the New Orleans Super Bowl Host Committee and the Scratch Foundation.

REGISTER TODAY by scanning the QR code or visiting registration.stemnola.com

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17th Annual Joan of Arc Procession

MONDAY January 6, 2025, 8 p.m. 

REVISED ROUTE AND LATER START TIME THIS YEAR

Joyeux Anniversaire, Jeanne d’Arc!

Celebrating St. Joan of Arc’s birthday and Twelfth Night, this annual walking procession is a medieval-themed theatrical procession, inspired by Joan’s time in 1400s France. Joan of Arc liberated the citizens of Orleans, France, from a British siege in her first victory in 1429—resulting in her moniker “The Maid of Orleans.” Our procession honors our own unofficial patron saint, The Maid of New Orleans: the beloved golden French Quarter statue, a gift to the City of New Orleans from France in the 1950s, and our French history and heritage. It’s a short, family-friendly parade — quirky, whimsical and spiritual.  

The procession starts on time at 8 sharp, makes a few pauses for a bit of medieval pageantry, and ends around 9:45 p.m. NOTE THAT THE ORDER OF THE STOPS HAS CHANGED, as the route will be “backwards” compared to previous years.

  • Starts at French Market Place and Barracks, left onto Decatur
  • A pause to sing Happy Birthday at the Joan of Arc statue as we pass it on the Decatur side; 
  • Right up Dumaine, left onto Chartres
  • The sword blessing at Saint Louis Cathedral;
  • a toast to the royalty and young Joan “Maid of Honor” in English and French from the balcony of the Historic New Orleans Collection;
  • Left onto Bienville, right onto S. Peters
  • the crowning of the king and king cake ceremony at Oscar Dunn Park (the sidewalk amphitheater across from Jackson Square).  
  • NEW THIS YEAR! The PUBLIC is invited to fill the amphitheater risers, where they can enjoy an excellent view of the king cake ceremony and the entire parade. Get your king cake from Bon’s New Orleans Street Food Cafe next to the park, and take your first bite with us during our king cake ceremony!
  • NEW THIS YEAR! Following the king cake ceremony, the parade will continue back to the French Market, passing the statue for a second time on the S. Peters side around 9:45.
  • Ends at French Market Place and Barracks
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Mayor's Office of Nighttime Economy and Health Department Announce Developing Series of Free Narcan and Stop the Bleed Trainings for Hospitality Workers

 

NEW ORLEANS – The Mayor's Office of Nighttime Economy, in collaboration with the Health Department, is excited to announce a developing series of Narcan and Stop the Bleed trainings to equip hospitality workers with critical, life-saving skills. These free trainings will provide participants with the knowledge to respond effectively to overdose incidents and severe injuries, helping to make the nightlife community safer. To maximize accessibility, trainings will be scheduled in neighborhoods across the city.

 

Narcan training sessions will include free Narcan for all participants, while Stop the Bleed training will cover essential skills for managing bleeding emergencies. As an extra incentive to participate, The Broadside will offer free movie tickets to a screening at the Broad Theater for the first 15 attendees at each of their hosted sessions.

 

Upcoming Training Schedule


  • Wednesday 1/8/2025 at 6 p.m. - Narcan Training at Sports Drink, 1042 Toledano Street



  • Monday 1/13/2025 at 3 p.m. - Stop the Bleed Training at The Broadside, 600 North Broad Street

"Bystanders hold the power to change the outcome of a crisis. Awareness and training can create a community of lifesavers,” said Summer Lander, Opioid Outreach and Education Coordinator at the New Orleans Health Department.

 

“Hospitality workers are on the front lines of our nightlife, and we’re committed to providing them with the resources they need to respond to emergencies,” said Julia Heath, Policy and Outreach Manager at the Mayor's Office of Nighttime Economy. “Through this training series, we’re empowering them with the essential skills and confidence needed to handle life-threatening situations.”

 

For more information or to volunteer a nightlife business to host a training, contact nighttime@nola.gov
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The 2025 Ella Brennan Lifetime Achievement in Hospitality Award Gala Honoring Dickie Brennan


Thursday, January 9, 2025

VIP Reception: 6-7pm, Award Gala: 7-10pm

The Four Seasons New Orleans

2 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

The Plimsoll Ballroom

Dickie Brennan, Owner and Managing Partner of Dickie Brennan & Company, is our recipient of the 2025 Ella Brennan Lifetime Achievement in Hospitality Award for upholding the standards of Southern hospitality and his extraordinary contributions to our culinary culture and heritage; and for carrying on the legacy of Hospitality that his Aunt Ella embodied and inspired.

Attire: Cocktail attire

Parking:  There is self parking in the Poydras Parking Garage for $15. Or you can valet at the Four Seasons for a discounted event rate of $29 per car

St. John Fools of Misrule Twelfth Night March

Date: Jan. 11

Location: Historic Downtown Covington

The St. John Fools of Misrule heralds the arrival of Carnival season on the Northshore with its 14th annual Feast of Fools and March, taking place Saturday, January 11, 2025. The "Fools" (men) and "Jewels" (women) of this marching krewe take to the streets of Covington on the Saturday closest to Twelfth Night, also known as King's Day or The Epiphany.

The St. John Fools of Misrule take their name from the historic St. John District in Covington through which they march each year, and the “Foolish Tradition” itself comes from an ancient English custom whereby men “clamored along the evening streets creating unruliness with cowbells and whips while delivering jeers and spankings to those caught on the street unaware.”

This procession through Covington's historic St. John District begins first with a members-only "Feast of Fools" at 4:00 p.m. at Seiler Bar and Columbia Street Tap Room & Grill (434 N. Columbia St.). Then, at 6:00 p.m., the beautifully costumed krewe marches from Seiler Bar to the Covington Trailhead to crown the "Lord of Misrule." The revelers, including flambeaux, a brass band and masked marchers in extravagant medieval attire, then set out to carouse through downtown Covington. Learn more at https://www.foolsofmisrule.org/

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The 2025 Jazz & Heritage Spring Concert Series, produced by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation and presented by Goldfarb Financial, is set to be a remarkable celebration of music! Taking place at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center, located at 1225 N. Rampart Street in New Orleans, the concerts will honor both traditional and contemporary jazz. The four-week series will be an unforgettable experience that bridges the timeless and modern evolution of jazz! 

2025 Traditional and Contemporary Jazz Series presented by Goldfarb Financial

Friday, January 10 – Mark Braud’s New Orleans Jazz Giants 🎟 $10

Saturday, January 11 – Victor Campbell 🎟 $10

Friday, January 17 – Mikhala “Jazz Muffin” Iversen 🎟 $10

Saturday, January 18 – Jason Marsalis Presents: The Rare Works of Ellis Marsalis 🎟 $10

Friday, January 24 – The Pfister Sisters 🎟 $10

Saturday, January 25 – Jason Stewart Quintet ft. Donald Vega 🎟 $10

Friday, January 31 – Panorama Brass Band 🎟 $10

Saturday, February 1– Steve Masakowski Family and Friends 🎟 $10

Full Moon Calendar 2025

Full Moon DateNative American NameTime of Full Moon


January 13Wolf Moon5:27 PM


February 12Snow Moon8:53 AM

March 14Worm Moon2:55 AMApril 12Pink Moon8:22 PMMay 12Flower Moon12:56 PMJune 11Strawberry Moon3:44 AMJuly 10Buck Moon4:37 PMAugust 9Sturgeon Moon3:55 AMSeptember 7Corn Moon2:09 PMOctober 6Harvest Moon11:48 PMNovember 5Beaver Moon8:19 AMDecember 4Cold Moon6:14 PM

39th Annual

Louisiana American Italian Sports Hall of Fame Gala


Join us for this year's gala at the JW Marriott on February 1, 2025.

This exciting celebration will include a cocktail reception, a silent auction, a delicious, seated dinner, and the presentation of awards to our amazing inductees, and our National Honoree!


This year’s National Honoree: Sal Paolantonio of ESPN. 


LAISHF Inductees: 

Wayne Francingues, Ryan LoProto (posthumously), and Sam Scelfo. 


Awardees: 

Louis Prima Arts & Entertainment Award: Tony Orlando

Buddy “D” Media Award: Vincent B. “Chip” LoCoco

Business Achievement Award: Arthur Brocato 

Dr. John Adriani Medical Award: Dr. Jeffery Scott Pinto

Joseph I Giarrusso Civic Award: Leon Cannizzaro

Joseph Maselli Heritage Award: Joe Scelsa


Join us as we celebrate these deserving people, click below for tickets!


*Don't miss Appearances by Rocky Marciano Jr. and Vince Ferragamo, former quarterback of the LA Rams!

Super Bowl LIX may happen more than three weeks before Fat Tuesday, but the host committee wants to make sure the city -- and the throngs of visitors in town for the NFL's championship game -- get the carnival experience.

The day before the game, February 8, there will be a Mardi Gras-style parade complete with elaborate floats, marching bands, and throws.

Our partners at NOLA.com report details of the parade are still being finalized, but float-builder Barry Kern says it will likely be a 20-float parade made up of signature floats from various krewes.

And because it is not an official carnival parade, corporate sponsors will also be a part of it.

Todd Graves, founder of Baton Rouge-based Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, will serve as grand marshal.

Rather than follow one of the traditional Mardi Gras routes, the Super Bowl parade will line up on Elysian Fields in the Marigny, parade up Decatur Street along the French Quarter, then take Tchoupitoulas St. to Poydras, turn up to St. Charles Ave., then proceed along St. Charles to St. Joseph St. just before reaching Harmony Circle.

Super Bowl LIX pre-game show features all New Orleans and Louisiana musicians



The NFL announced on Thanksgiving that the Super Bowl LIX pre-game telecast will spotlight singers and musicians from New Orleans and Louisiana. 

Jon Batiste, who grew up in Kenner and attended St. Augustine High School and the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, will sing the national anthem in the Caesars Superdome ahead of kickoff on Feb. 9.

Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews, who grew up in Treme, will team up with contemporary Christian singer and Lafayette native Lauren Daigle to perform "America the Beautiful." They have previously made guest appearances with one another onstage and on recordings.



And contemporary R&B singer Ledisi, who was born and raised in New Orleans before moving to California, will perform "Lift Every Voice and Sing."

“We’re honored to work with this year’s pregame lineup to celebrate the rich musical legacy of New Orleans and the entire state,” said Seth Dudowsky, head of music at the NFL, in a news release. "The Super Bowl is a rare moment to unite fans around the world, and this year’s performers will bring the energy, soul and vibrant sounds of the region to a global stage, as we kickoff Super Bowl LIX with a celebration to remember.”

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Just two days after Super Bowl LIX, Jefferson Parish will celebrate its 200th birthday on Feb. 11. Bicentennial festivities kicked off at the State of Jefferson address Tuesday with the unveiling of the official poster, depicting a pelican before the Mississippi River in vivid pink and blue hues. It is illustrated by Louisiana artist Becky Fos, known for designing the 2023 state "I Voted" sticker, modeled after the Louisiana state flag.



A limited supply of signed and numbered posters can be purchased for $150, with proceeds going toward the Jefferson Community Foundation.



Courtesy of Jefferson Parish

The parish will celebrate the bicentennial on Feb. 11 with a Light the Night event, followed by a community-wide king cake party at Lakeside Mall on Feb. 15.

The following month, a bicentennial-themed Senior Expo will take place at the Alario Center on March 20, and a "Park to Park" 10K run will happen March 22 at Lafreniere Park.

Festivities for the parish's 200th birthday will come to a close June 14 with the Bicentennial Ball at Lakeside Mall, hosted by the Jefferson Community Foundation. Lee Sheng said she wanted parish events to involve the entire community and asked residents and local business owners to get involved.


"I want our bicentennial to feel like everybody's a part of it," Lee Sheng said in her address.
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