NATIONAL JERSEY FRIDAY

On the first Friday in November, express your fandom for your favorite professional players on National Jersey Friday by wearing your team's jersey!

Every weekend during the fall, football fever sweeps the nation, from youth leagues to the professional ranks. Fans from all over the country gather to support their favorite players and teams, sparking a sense of community built upon childhood memories, fantasy football leagues and age-old rivalries and traditions.

On this holiday, everyone has the unique opportunity to ignite a new tradition by wearing their favorite player’s jersey to school, work and at home. Gear up and celebrate Jersey Friday!

VA Secretary visits New Orleans; focus on needs of caregivers of Veterans

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough holds roundtable discussion with caregivers of Veterans to learn more about their challenges and needs.

WHAT:           Remarks and Media Availability with VA Secretary Denis McDonough

Bio: https://www.va.gov/opa/bios/secva.asp

WHEN:         Friday, November 3, 2023, 11:20 a.m.

WHERE:        Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System

2400 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119 

NOTE:           This event is RSVP only and participants must be in place 15 minutes prior to the availability.

RSVP:            Bobbi Gruner, cell: (214) 970-6293, vaco80e7@mail.va.gov

Jennifer Roy, cell: (469) 703-0989, vaco80e7@mail.va.gov

BACKGROUND: 

During National Family Caregivers Month in November, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) honors and recognizes the caregivers of Veterans for their invaluable health care and the critical role they play in caring for Veterans every day.

On April 18, 2023, the President signed an Executive Order to expand access to affordable, high-quality care and provide support for care workers and family caregivers. This executive order includes more than 50 directives for agencies across the government.

As of October 12, 2023, more than 55,660 unique family caregivers enrolled in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) and 18,970 unique caregivers enrolled in the Program of General Caregiver Support Services (PGCSS). These participants benefit from the program’s supports and services across the country and in eligible territories.

An oyster from Bayside Oysters gleams over the Grand Isle waters where it was grown in floating enclosures. (Staff photo by Ian McNulty, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)

At more raw bars now, it’s possible to slurp down oysters side by side that are from Louisiana, that taste markedly different from each other but that were grown practically a stone’s skip apart in local waters.

Sometimes they even hitch a ride with each other from farm to market, as we’ll see below.

Most likely, Louisiana oysters like these were grown off Grand Isle, and more of them are headed our way as people in the nascent industry behind them build new connections and find new allies.

Kirk Curole talks about the oysters in various stages of growth he's brought out from floating enclosures from his AOC oyster farm Bayside Oysters in Grand Isle. (Staff photo by Ian McNulty, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)

Ryan "Oyster Daddy" Anderson shakes oyster cages at his off-bottom farm at Grand Isle on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.

STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER

Ian McNulty: Grand Isle is a hotbed for new types of oysters, and more are coming

The new process produces a premium product, with varying flavors and a plump robust saltiness.

Bayside Oysters are so named because Kirk Curole grows them on the bay side of Grand Isle, in Bayou Rigaud. Little Moon Oyster Ranch, located within view of Curole’s spread, got its name from a nickname producer Ryan Anderson picked up as a kid (he since has earned another one, “Oyster Daddy,” now his Instagram handle, for the parental care he takes in cultivation).

What's in the shell

JEDCO, the Jefferson Parish economic development agency, recently led a boat expedition to bring restaurant chefs to meet oyster farmers like these at work off Grand Isle, part of an effort to bolster the seafood industry in the parish.

An oyster shucked on the boat from Bayside Oysters, an AOC oyster farm in Grand Isle, Louisiana. (Staff photo by Ian McNulty, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)

These oysters are variously called AOC oysters (for alternative oyster cultivation), off-bottom oysters, cultivated oysters or maybe just specialty oysters.

Ryan "Oyster Daddy" Anderson shakes oyster cages at his off-bottom farm at Grand Isle on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.

STAFF PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER

Any of these terms designate the same thing: an oyster grown from seed in enclosures, floating in specified plots of water, as opposed to the traditional oysters that grow on reefs and are raked up from the bottom.

This gives the oyster producer a more active hand in cultivating, being able to set the enclosures deeper or more shallow to adjust for water conditions, and even pull them out entirely if a hurricane threatens.

The process produces a premium product, with flavors that can vary from umami-rich to mineral-crisp, with a plump robust saltiness that endures even in warmer months. They look different, too, with thinner, lighter-colored shells formed as they roll around in the current, rather than fixed on a reef.

They also fetch higher prices than the standard reef oyster, with $3 to $5 each common on raw bar menus.

Not new, maybe new to you

This type of oyster cultivation has long been standard practice along the East Coast and West Coast. Closer to home, it started taking root about a decade ago down the Gulf Coast with the evocatively named Murder Point Oysters from Bayou La Batre, Alabama, (just west of Mobile Bay) being the first brand name to really establish itself regionally.

More recently, Grand Isle has become a hub of production for the Louisiana iterations of these AOC oysters, and the number and variety of such oysters coming from Grand Isle is set to rise significantly.

An assortment of oyster types in different stages of growth, including tiny ones just a few months old (center), sit on a boat by their harvest waters around Grand Isle. (Staff photo by Ian McNulty, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)

There are 24 producers growing AOC oysters in Louisiana, with 18 of them working from Grand Isle. There’s a waiting list for new operators, and the Port Commission of Grand Isle, which oversees these growing areas, is set to roughly double the available waters for AOC farming next year to 25 acres, said commission executive director Weldon Danos.

New areas for AOC oyster production are being established in other parts of the state too, including the Southern Belle AOC Park, nearby between Grand Isle and Port Fourchon, the Bahía De Los Sueños AOC Park in Biloxi Marsh in St. Bernard Parish and across the state at the Cameron Aquaculture Park in Lake Calcasieu.

Tradition rules, but change growing

This all remains a boutique subset compared to the overall Louisiana oyster business, which through traditional reef harvesting accounts for 40% of the oysters grown in the U.S. That abundance has fueled Louisiana's familiar relationship with the oyster, found so prolifically on restaurant menus and in home cooking.

Ryan Anderson (right) of Little Moon Oyster Ranch hands a just-shucked oyster to visitors on the waters off Grand Isle. (Staff photo by Ian McNulty, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)

But the oyster industry is contending with the environmental impacts of climate change, coastal land loss and the coastal restoration projects aimed at blunting it all. Some see AOC oysters as a way to adapt or diversify to manage these risks.

Many of those on the leading edge of the AOC side are tiny players, and in some cases, one-man operations. However, they are finding new avenues for growth.

A work boat brings oysters to visitors inspecting the floating enclosures for Bayside Oysters, an AOC oyster farm in Grand Isle, Louisiana. (Staff photo by Ian McNulty, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)

In 2020, the Louisiana Sea Grant program devoted some $1.8 million in grants to help grow or start new AOC oyster farms, said Earl Melancon, who runs the program.

JEDCO too has loans available from its Sea Fund program, which is aimed at encouraging seafood businesses in the parish.

Oyster growers also have each other. A spirit of cooperation is evident in the farmers working nearby waters, and working to develop their niche in the market.

Kirk Curole (left) of Bayside Oysters opens examples just pulled from his harvest while Barry Bourgeois and Ryan Anderson look on. (Staff photo by Ian McNulty, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)

On the JEDCO expedition, Curole of Bayside Oysters and Anderson of Little Moon Oyster Ranch lashed their small work boats together to create what was a temporary, floating oyster bar and oyster demonstration booth, showing how quickly AOC oysters come up to market size and the differences they are able to achieve with varying types of gear.

While most of the Bayside oysters are sold on Grand Isle, Anderson takes his to customers in New Orleans. But he also works closely with another Grand Isle oyster grower, Albert “Buzzy” Besson, of Barataria Beauties Oyster Farm.

Besson will typically ferry Anderson’s Little Moon oysters to his own customers in Lafayette, like the restaurant Vestal and the wine shop/epicurean den Wild Child. Anderson, meanwhile, will often take some Barataria Beauties along with his own Little Moons to spots like Fives oyster bar in Jackson Square.

For oyster lovers who find them at these places, the upshot can be an iced platter offering a one-plate tour of different Louisiana flavors, and perhaps a taste of the future.

At Her New Restaurant, Chef Blake Cressey Sets the Bar for New-School New Orleans Food

Now open in Riverbend, Blake’s Place blends classic New Orleans comfort food with modern Creole Italian cuisine

by Clair Lorell 

Photography by Randy Schmidt

 Blake Cressey may have started small — selling hot plates out of her home nearly 10 years ago — but with her new restaurant, she’s proving her ability to continuously set the standard for crowd-pleasing, new-school New Orleans comfort food.

Cressey recently opened Blake’s Place, her biggest venture yet, at 724 Dublin Street in New Orleans’s Riverbend neighborhood. She looked for a space for her “first true semi-fine-dining establishment” for almost a year, landing on the New Orleans-style shotgun home that was once a Mexican restaurant called La Mansion. Despite the restaurant undergoing a major restoration, Cressey says, she still wanted a “cozy, New Orleans house vibe.” A house in New Orleans is one “you’ll never forget,” she adds.

Cressey, a born and raised New Orleanian, is the chef and owner behind Tasty Treat, which she first opened as a food truck in 2014 before expanding with a separate restaurant in 2017. The truck, and eventually the counter-service storefront, was known for hot plates featuring stuffed fried catfish and shrimp, broccoli smothered in crawfish cheese sauce, and Blake’s wings, lavishly seasoned and still a customer favorite today. Cressey refers to the “Tasty Treat experience” as one in which diners could expect to overindulge in great-tasting, large-quantity portions of what she calls “Trendy Foods,” dishes that catch your eye on social media but “captivate your heart” once you’ve tasted them.

Social media has been integral to Cressey building a following — she’s used it to launch a cookware line, Chef Blake Cookware, host a local food festival tied to Minority Mental Health Awareness Month called Get Ya Mind Right Festival, and now, to introduce her new restaurant. Though she closed Tasty Treat in 2021 after Hurricane Ida, Cressey’s been pleased with the reception to Blake’s Place, which blends her style of Creole comfort food with an Italian influence, resulting in dishes like chicken Marsala and the Dumaine Treat, a linguine Alfredo topped with Louisiana catfish, Gulf shrimp, and “Blake’s Riverwalk sauce,” which incorporates crawfish. Still, there are the classics she’s known for on the menu, too: gumbo, New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp, crawfish cheese sauce-topped fries, and, of course, Blake’s wings.

“People are enjoying the location, the atmosphere; the cuisine is a hit.” After all these years of hard work, Cressey says, she’s eager to see what the future holds, “and I’m even more excited about our menus and how I can vary them;” continuing her knack for elaborating on New Orleans comfort food.

Blake’s Place is open for lunch and dinner Wednesday through Sunday and for brunch Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Acquistapace's Covington Supermarket is feeling excited. · 

The biggest cheese, wine, food, and drink sampling event is happening at Acquistapace’s in Covington Friday and Saturday,

 November 3rd & 4th!

Who’s ready for the Wine & Cheese Extravaganza to return!?

The National WWII Museum to officially open Liberation Pavilion

Lance Traweek,

Photo courtesy The National WWII Museum.

The National World War II Museum in New Orleans will officially open its final permanent and capstone exhibit hall, Liberation Pavilion, at noon Friday, November 3, at 945 Magazine St., capping the Museum’s journey to expand its campus to tell the full story of the American experience in World War II.

That same morning, the museum will also dedicate the Col. Battle Barksdale Parade Ground, an outdoor gathering space in the heart of the New Orleans campus. The opening ceremony can also be viewed online at: https://vimeo.com/event/3822925.

The D-Day to Liberation: Road to Victory Celebration will mark the end of the Museum’s $400 million capital campaign, providing an opportunity to thank those who made the Museum’s expansion from one exhibition hall to seven pavilions over the past two decades possible and serving as a tribute to the sacrifices of the WWII generation.

Liberation Pavilion explores the end of World War II, the Holocaust, the immediate postwar years, and the war’s continuing impact today. The three-story Pavilion houses two floors of exhibit space featuring personal experiences, iconic imagery, impactful artifacts, and immersive settings, as well as a third-floor theater offering audiences a brand-new cinematic experience.

Saturday, Nov. 4 – Family and Military Appreciation Block Party (Presented by Timber and Peggy Floyd), 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., held at the National World War II Museum

• Members of the greater New Orleans community are invited to celebrate and experience the museum’s fully expanded campus and enjoy live entertainment, hands-on activities for kids, and more.
• Open to the public; $10 for Adults, free for K-12 students, children under 5, seniors, U.S. military members, veterans, and spouses of military/veterans

For more information on any events visit: nationalww2museum.org.

An exhibit of original works by Art Deco icon Erté will include almost 170 items as well as other period pieces that characterized the movement of style and design.

"Erté and the Era of Art Deco" will remain open through Jan. 3, 2024. 

Often called "the father of Art Deco," Romain de Tirtoff, known as Erté, was the central figure of the art and design evolution that emerged during the 1920s. The look featured stylized forms, geometric patterns, vibrant colors and sleek lines. Its influence flooded the world of art, fashion, architecture, furniture design, serviceware and more. 

An onyx and diamond swan bracelet will be part of the 'Erté and the Era of Art Deco' exhibit at M.S. Rau Antiques.

PROVIDED PHOTO

The Rau exhibit includes a large collection of the artist's original gouache paintings, used to create designs for fashion shows, clubs and stage performances.

What spider is known as the most venomous spider?

Brown Recluse

Yellow Sac

Black Widow

Brazilian Wandering

10 Words That Sound Dirty But Aren't

Have you ever come across a word that made you do a double-take, thinking it had a naughty connotation, only to realize it was completely innocent? We've all been there, and it's always a good laugh once we realize our minds were playing tricks on us. In this blog post, we've compiled a list of 10 words that might sound dirty at first, but are actually harmless. So, prepare to chuckle and join us on this linguistic journey!

Bubble

Ah, the innocent bubble. It brings to mind childhood memories of blowing and popping them. However, in the realm of adult humor, it can sometimes conjure up images of a different kind of bubble bath. But fear not, this word remains firmly in the realm of clean and innocent fun.

Shaft

While the word "shaft" may instantly make some people blush, it has a variety of meanings that are completely non-explicit. It can refer to a long, narrow part of an object, like a golf club or a mine shaft. So, the next time you hear this word, keep your mind out of the gutter!

Trunk

We often associate the word "trunk" with elephants, but it can also refer to the storage compartment of a car. However, due to its proximity to another less-innocent word, it might raise a few eyebrows. Rest assured, though, this word is all about luggage and transportation, not anything of a scandalous nature.

Package

When someone mentions a "package," it's easy to let your mind wander to more adult interpretations. However, this word is often used to refer to a wrapped item or a parcel. So, before you let your imagination run wild, remember that not everything is as provocative as it may initially seem.

Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein

comes to Jefferson Performing Arts Center just in time for Halloween!

The musical comedy is directed by Big Easy Award Winning Director Leslie Castay

(October 17, 2023—Metairie, Louisiana)—Jefferson Performing Arts Society presents a five-show run of the award-winning Broadway musical Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein, opening Friday, October 27^th at Jefferson Performing Arts Center and closing Sunday, November 5^th. The show is directed by Leslie Castay, who won Best Director of a Musical for the JPAS 2022 production of the multiple Big Easy Award-winning Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn.

The original Broadway production of Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein (2008) was nominated for 3 Tonys, 4 Drama Desk Awards, 2 Drama League Awards, and 5 Outer Critics Circle Awards—for which it won Best Musical. In 2009, it was nominated for a Grammy for “Best Musical Theater Album”. 

Based on the 1974 Mel Brooks (Spaceballs, Blazing Saddles) movie starring and co-written by Gene Wilder, Young Frankenstein follows the story of Frederick Frankenstein, the grandson of the infamous Dr. Victor Frankenstein. When Frederick inherits the family castle in Transylvania, he becomes obsessed with his grandfather’s reanimation experiments. Assisted by a bizarre cast of characters that include Igor, Inga, and Frau Blücher, Frederick attempts to bring a creature to life, just like his granddad—only to realize he’s created a monster problem.

Featuring music and lyrics written by Brooks, the musical offers even more hilarity and wordplay than the original movie with songs such as The Brain, Transylvania Mania, He Vas My Boyfriend, and Roll in the Hay. The goofiness and gags of the 1974 movie are enhanced by the song and dance numbers presented by a 22-person all-local cast with a dynamic ensemble of 15, led by these principal cast members:

Michael Paternostro*-DR. FREDERICK FRANKENSTEIN

Adriel Aviles-MONSTER

Scott Sauber-IGOR

Charlie Carr-INGA

Jennifer DeLatte-ELIZABETH BENNING

Meredith Long - Dieth*-FRAU BLUCHER

Adam Seagrave--THE HERMIT / INSPECTOR HANS KEMP

The production features a live orchestra conducted by Maestro Dennis Assaf with Ken Leach as Music Director, Jaune Buisson as Choreographer, Emery Foster as Scenic Designer, Olivia Winter as Props Designer, Stephen Thurber as Lighting Designer, and Eric Porter as Technical Director and Sound Designer. 

For a full cast and crew list and ticket information visit https://www.jpas.org/performance/young-frankenstein/ or call 504-885-2000 to purchase tickets by phone. 

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NATIONAL SANDWICH DAY

Whether you stack it high or thin, National Sandwich Day on November 3rd recognizes one of America's favorite lunch items.

The sandwich is believed to be the namesake of John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, following the claim that he was the inventor of the sandwich. No matter who invented it, we celebrate every kind of sandwich. 

While the modern sandwich is believed to be named after John Montagu, the exact circumstances of its invention and original use are the subject of debate. There is a rumor in a contemporary travel book titled Tour to London, by Pierre Jean Grosley, that formed the popular myth that bread and meat sustained Lord Sandwich at the gambling table. It is said that Lord Sandwich was a very conversant gambler and did not take the time to have a meal during his long hours playing at the card table. When hungry, he would ask his servants to bring him slices of meat between two slices of bread. This practice was a habit that was well known to his gambling friends who soon began to order “the same as Sandwich,” and from this, the sandwich was born.

N.A.M. Rodger, who wrote Sandwich’s biography, suggests that because of Sandwich’s commitment to the navy, politics, and the arts, the first sandwich was more likely to have been consumed at his work desk.

Before being known as sandwiches, the food seems just to have been called bread and meat or bread and cheese.

Types of Sandwiches

In the United States alone, we have some pretty delicious sandwich inventions. The cheesesteak and sloppy joe are American classics. Don't forget the muffuletta or the Monte Cristo. We love our Po boys and grilled cheese, pork tenderloins, and po'boys, too. However, we can't forget some of these other absolutely delicious options:

• BLT
• Club
• Dagwood
• French Dip
• Peanut Butter and Jelly
• Pilgrim
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On Deck for November 3, 2023

National Days

NATIONAL SANDWICH DAY

NATIONAL JERSEY FRIDAY

NATIONAL HOUSEWIFE’S DAY

ONE HEALTH DAY

WORLD JELLYFISH DAY

On Deck for November 4, 2023

National Days

NATIONAL PLAY OUTSIDE DAY

NATIONAL CHICKEN LADY DAY

NATIONAL CANDY DAY

NATIONAL BISON DAY

November 3rd Celebrated History

1863

J.T. Alden receives patent No. 40,451 for an improved method of drying yeast for the purpose of breadmaking.

1868

John Willis Menard becomes the first African-American elected to a Congressional seat, filling a seat in the House vacated by the late James Mann. Elected from the state of Louisiana, the new Representative never took the seat as a result of an objection from his opponent, Caleb Hunt. Hunt questioned Menard's right to even hold the seat. In the end, the House left the seat vacant until the next election.

1892

Necessity drove Almon Strowger to invent the automated telephone. After losing some business, the undertaker discovered his competition's wife was one of the local telephone operators. By inventing the phone that dialed the necessary party directly, Strowger eliminated the need for an operator. Eventually, Strowger pursued manufacturing the automatic telephone exchange, and it became widely used by telephone companies.

1957

Laika becomes the first living creature to orbit the Earth. The husky mixed-breed dog never returned to Earth, however.

1964

Washington D.C. residents vote in a presidential election for the first time. They overwhelmingly voted for Democratic incumbent Lyndon B. Johnson over Barry Goldwater, setting a trend that has never changed.

1975

The news program Good Morning America, hosted by David Hartman and Nancy Dussault, premiered on ABC.

2014

Thunder Law of the Harlem Globetrotters set a world record for the farthest basketball show made backward. The 82 feet 2-inch shot broke the previous record by 10 feet.

November 3rd Celebrated Birthdays

William Cullen Bryant - 1794

The American poet and journalist authored several collections of poetry and is one of the country's most regarded poets.

Adolf Dassler - 1900

In 1949, the German cobbler founded the sportswear company Adidas.

Bob Feller - 1918

Nicknames like Rapid Robert, Bullet Bob, and The Heater from Van Meter quickly sum up the pitching style of Bob Feller. Spending 18 years with the Cleveland Indians, Feller’s wicked fastball kept batters pacing the distance between the dugout and the plate. In 1941, Feller put his career on hold when he enlisted, becoming the first player to volunteer for World War II.

Elizabeth P. Hoisington - 1918

In 1970, Hoisington and Anna May Hays became the first women promoted to brigadier general.

Charles Bronson - 1921

The rugged actor is known for films such as Death Wish and Magnificent Seven.

Harrison McCain - 1927

In 1956, the entrepreneur founded McCain Foods, one of the largest distributors of frozen foods.

Godzilla - 1954

In 1954, the giant lizard made his film debut in Ishiro Honda's film by the same name.

Michael Evans - 1949

The actor is best known for his role as Lionel Jefferson in the television sitcoms All in the Family and The Jeffersons.

⚜️Derby Gisclai

A group of children playing outside their home on the corner of Barracks and Royal Street, circa 1937, as another girl stands outside of her home next door.

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Derby Gisclair

Who remembers Pennyland? Located at 131 Royal Street, the arcade opened in 1931 and was popular with the youth of New Orleans long before John Kennedy Toole made it famous (along with its baseball game machine). Tennessee Williams and his partner made the Voice-O-Graph recording machine infamous in 1947. The business closed in the early 2000s.

Keith Pop Evans· 

Paving Elysian Fields, '38

Do You Remember?

St. Tammany’s big fall flings

BY JESSICA SAGGIO

•Nov. 3-5: Ozone Songwriters Festival

One of the north shore’s signature events for up-and-coming talent, the Ozone Songwriters Festival, the festival will host more than 130 local, regional and national music artists who will sing their hearts across four stages. The event features not only musical talent, but songwriting talent. A VIP Showcase will take place Nov. 3 at the Old Rail Brewing Company, with performances by event creator and Grammy-nominated recording artist Greg Barnhill, among others. Tickets for the showcase range from $65 to $130.

The following days will include performances and a songwriter contest where a winner will be selected for a one-song record deal. Specific details about this portion of the event and stage locations have not been finalized yet.

A songwriter workshop will also take place where budding artists can learn the ins and outs of studio recording, social media, engineering and more. The cost to attend the workshop is $40. More information on the workshop will be posted on the festival’s website at ozonemusic.org as details are announced.

“The festival gives new songwriters the chance to be in front of a live audience and have their songs heard, and to gain valuable stage experience, as well as get a reaction to their songs,” said Barnhill. “It’s also a great experience for the audience, for they might just be seeing the next Usher or Taylor Swift.”

•Nov. 10-12: Festival of the Lake

Our Lake of the Lake Roman Catholic Church will again host its annual fair at its campus on Lafitte Street in Mandeville. The free event will run 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 10-11, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 12. This year’s Festival of the Lake will include inflatables, a craft market, petting zoo, pony rides, sock hop, baseball mania, games, food, a “doggie dance” by the Northshore Humane Society and a host of live performances.

This year’s music lineup includes Bag of Donuts, Peyton Falgoust Band, Adam Pearce, and Christian Serpas & Ghost Town. Just be sure to bring chairs for the concert.

Activities at the festival will require tickets that can be purchased for 50 cents each. Early bird tickets will be available on the festival’s website at festivalofthelake.com.

•Nov. 11-12: 3 Rivers Art Festival

Touted as one of the largest juried art shows in the region, the 3 Rivers Art Festival returns to downtown Covington Nov. 11-12. The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. More than 200 juried artists from across the nation, and world in some cases, will line both sides of Columbia Street featuring myriad artistic mediums.

“We have everything,” said event coordinator Sarada Bonnett. “Woodworking, watercolor, metalsmithing, glass and everything in between. 2D, 3D paintings. You name it, it’s there.”

Artists were vetted from nearly 500 applicants, she said, and the festival has been recognized by Sunshine Artist as one of the best in the country. Artist awards will be presented at a special event on Saturday night.

Live music will feature Crispin Schroeder, Those Olivier’s, The Teche Two, Dr. Ben Redwine, Lake Ragan, Ghost Town Duo, Jude LeBlanc and Jake Gunter.

A tented food court will be set up for patrons, and a children’s village will keep the kiddos occupied with a hands-on dinosaur experience, children’s museum activities and canvas painting. A separate student art contest is also part of the event and winners will be awarded that Sunday at 2 p.m. For more, visit covingtonthreeriversartfestival.com.

The LSU-Alabama football rivalry is returning to CBS one final time for their key Southeastern Conference matchup in Bryant-Denny Stadium on Nov. 4.

The SEC Western Division contest, which is one of two marquee games on the conference's Week 10 slate, was set for a 6:45 p.m. kickoff by the league office .

No. 1 Georgia and No. 16 Missouri will meet in CBS' 2:30 p.m. window earlier that day.

• Fall Harvest Festival in partnership with Crescent City Farmers Market
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• 11/04/23
• Join us for Fall Harvest Fest in partnership with Crescent City Farmers Market on Saturday, November 4th 11am-4pm at the Flea Market! The festival will feature live music, fresh produce vendors, value-added vendors, and more! Music Schedule 11:00am Joe Lastie’s New Orleans Sound 12:15pm NPS Arrowhead Jazz Band with Special Guests 1:30pm Creole String Beans […]

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

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

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

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

Dog Adoption Event - TODAY

~ Every Saturday, 10am-4pm ~

Petsmart @ 1000 S Clearview Pkwy

Big dogs

Small dogs

Puppies

Seniors

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

Hosted by Rolling River Rescue and Greta's Ark Rescue

• 830 Conti St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
• (504) 577-2237

A @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm 

Dream House Burlesque Club

Dream House Lounge 401 Baronne St, New Orleans

Audacious NOLA & Dream House Lounge presents: Dream House Burlesque Club Enjoy award winning burlesque entertainment in the lush Dream House Lounge with dazzling showgirls, luminous conscious cocktails, full proof creations and occasional small bites. 7pm doors, 7:30pm show Limited capacity, reservations required. Tipping highly encouraged. Beverage packages available. Questions? tickets@missaudacious.com www.audaciousnola.com No Refunds. …

$25 – $35

In Person Classes in New Orleans

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

At: "The Movement Collective"

3921 St. Claude Ave, (Bywater)

New Orleans

 Tamalyn Dallal

Movement Collective - New Orleans

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Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm

Come and dance...

Bring veils, zils, and your hips to do lots of shimmies.

$18 per class, $60 per month

10 classes for $120

www.tamalyndallal.net

November 8, 2023

Jazz @ the Sandbar Concert Times: 7:00 - 9:30pm.

Location: The Cove, Founders Road, UNO Lakefront Campus.



Admission: Free to all, but please consider making a donation of $10 or more to the George Brumat scholarship fund. Donations can be made at the door in cash or online via this LINK (make sure to select Brumat Scholarship Fund in the menu of donation options).

Jazz @ the Sandbar is presented by UNO Jazz Studies with support from the New Orleans Theater Association, Nate and Priscilla Gordon, Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro, and the New Orleans Jazz Celebration. For more information, call the UNO Music Department at (504) 280-6039 or New Orleans Jazz Celebration (504) 309-JAZZ, or visit us on the web at https://www.nojc.org/sandbar.

Parkway Bakery & Tavern is once again uniting with the Al Copeland Foundation (ACF), joined by fiery support from Crystal Hot Sauce, to save lives and end cancer.

Parkway Bakery and Tavern

538 N Hagan Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119-4911, United States

Nov 2023

Wed, Nov 8

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wed, Nov 15

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wed, Nov 22

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wed, Nov 29

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Commencing November 1st and available every Wednesday in November, Parkway will proudly serve its renowned Thanksgiving Poor Boy, brimming with roasted turkey, stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce as part of the annual #IDidItForTheTurkey fundraiser.

For loyal local enthusiasts who wish to support this cause, a $100 ticket is your pass to skip the line between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The "Skip the Line" ticket not only allows you to indulge in the Thanksgiving Poor Boy, but also includes a Commemorative Tee Shirt, Sweet Potato Fries, Fresh-Made Lemonade crafted by the talented Joshua Bertuglia, an ACF Junior Board Member, and a specially made Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream Sandwich by New Orleans Ice Cream to round off your holiday feast. Patrons are encouraged to snap selfies while savoring their feast and use the hashtag #IDidItForTheTurkey for a chance to be featured on Parkway’s social media pages.

Tickets can be purchased conveniently at AlCopelandFoundation.org or in person every Wednesday at Parkway Bakery & Tavern, where the Al Copeland Foundation tent is set up. In the spirit of giving, a portion of the sales from buying the Thanksgiving Poor Boy without skipping the line also goes to the Al Copeland Foundation, ensuring that every patron can contribute to this essential cause.

Since 2008, the Al Copeland Foundation (ACF) has rallied support for a remarkable cause, raising over $2.3 million with one unwavering mission to save lives and end cancer with innovative cancer treatments. In under a decade, the foundation along with LSU Health andScience Center (LSUHSC) accomplished its main purpose which was to find a cure for the cancer that took Al Copeland Sr.’s life. More recently, ACF and LSUHSC received national recognition for its virtual clinical trial access program which provides accessibility through telehealth medicine. ACF continues to support providing access, awareness, and education to the latest cancer treatments for all age groups.

Philip Melancon

Ain't this ain't a trip? For the next two Wednesdays, November 1st and 8th Philip Melancon performs at the Gennifer Flowers Kelsto Club. The building is beautiful, the bar is . . . intimate. My shows run from 7 - 9, no cover (at least no admission), and, and beyond that your guess is as good as mine. If you are in the area, drop on in. We are directly across from Antoine's, love to see familiar . . . faces.

• 2023 Concert Series
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• Music lovers are invited to City Park for the popular Thursdays at Twilight concert series. Bring your friends and enjoy mint juleps and array of musicians indoors at the Pavilion of the Two Sisters (1 Victory Avenue, NOLA 70124). Admission is $15. Cocktails, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase. No outside food, drink or pets allowed. 
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• City Park policy states no refunds, rain checks or exchanges will be issued for fundraisers. In the event of cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, we ask ticket holders to consider their purchase a donation to the Park.
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• Gates Open - 5:00pm
• Performances - 6:00-8:00pm
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• Thursdays at Twilight is sponsored by the Louis and Virginia Clemente Foundation, Inc. with support from WWNO 89.9 FM.
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SUMMER SCHEDULE

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• November 9 - The Walrus and Electric Yat Quartet
• $15.00
• + fees
• The Walrus + Electric Yat Quartet brings The Beatles catalog to life with a string ensemble. They sold out their last appearance so get your tickets now!

Joan Of Arc Project

Get ready for the revival of our Joan of Arc Book Club!

Our first gathering is at the Rosa Keller Library in Broadmoor, hosted by our friends from Frenchmen art & Books, who will sell copies of the books for future discussions—and provide water, juice & snacks! Books are also available on site at Frenchmen Art & Books or at your favorite local bookstore!

Here’s our lineup:

The Maid and the Queen: The Secret History of Joan of Arc by Nancy Goldstone

Discussion: Saturday Nov. 11

10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Rosa F Keller Community Center Meeting Room

4300 S Broad St, New Orleans, LA, 70125

The Hundred Years War: 1337-1453 by Anne Curry

Discussion: Saturday March 2

10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Location to be announced

Smoke City by Keith Rosson

Discussion: Saturday June 1

10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Location to be announced

Tulane vs Tulsa will Kickoff at 11:00am CT on ESPN2

 vs Tulsa Sat, Nov 11at Yulman Stadium

Martha AbolishIce Alguera

Save the Date for the OG "mermaid" parade honoring the Great Mother, YEMAYA!!!!! Mother of all fish and protectress of women, children. Let's talk about preserving and cleaning our waters.

We do this parade/procession with Spirit guiding us and Yemaya always directing our path.

Yes the beautiful costuming is always fun and encouraged but this is more of a spirit walk from the Bayou to the River to the sound of the @yemayayas777 and @tamojuntonola providing backing music.

Stay tuned for info on song rehearsals. Come sing with us! Collective singing is healing.

In partnership with CRC We Care, We Share, we will be providing Thanksgiving Meals to the community. The past year has been challenging for many, and this is a simple way for us to say, “We see you, and we are here for you!” 

We will distribute boxes of food containing a frozen turkey (if available) or ham along with non-perishable food items. No voucher necessary. 

• Nov 18, 2023
• 9am–12pm

LOCATION

Vineyard Church of New Orleans

4340 Sal Lentini Pkwy

Kenner, LA 70065

8am-Noon: Hammond Farmers & Artisans Market

Start the day at a festive holiday Hammond Farmers & Artisans Market in Railroad Park. The market will feature over 40 farmers and artisan vendors with hand-crafted and high-quality items along with live music, giveaways, activities, and more! More information coming soon.

The market accepts SNAP and offers $50 SNAP match per customer per market visit. 

Noon-3PM: Jingle Jubilee at LCDC

The Louisiana Children's Discovery Center is hosting a Jingle Jubliee for Starry Saturday. Enjoy all the museum offerings with special holiday add-ons: pictures with Santa, cookie decorating, and hot cocoa station just to name a few! More information coming soon. 

4-7PM: Holiday Wine & Cheese Walk

Downtown becomes even more festive with a Holiday Wine & Cheese Walk. Enjoy curated wine and cheese pairings, as well as special sips & snacks, available for tasting at dozens of downtown businesses.

Ticket sales starting November 1st!

Tickets are available for $35 if purchased by November 17th. Limited tickets will be available on-site for $40. Individuals must be 21 years or older to participate.

4-8PM: Movie Night Under The Stars

In partnership with the Rotary Club of Hammond, the night will conclude with Movie Night Under The Stars in Cate Square Park. Entry is FREE!  A showing of Home Alone starts at 6PM.

Starting at 4pm, bring the family to the park to enjoy festive holiday lights & displays, holiday music, performances by local school and dance groups, train rides, and more!

Train rides will run from 4-6PM. Tickets are available on-site only for $5 per person (ages 2 & under are free). Tickets are first-come-first serve. Route TBD. 

Rotary Concession Stand offers popcorn, soft drinks, hot cocoa, candy, hamburgers, and hotdogs. Cash and credit cards accepted.

Bring canned goods and pantry staples to donate to a food drive for Our Daily Bread.

6-9PM: 106 Night Market

We are partnering with the 106 Night Market to feature local artists and handmade gifts in Railroad Park. Vendor registration will be available on October 18th. For any immediate questions, please email 106nightmarket@gmail.com

Chad Blouin· 

LSU WOMENS BASKETBALL WILL HAVE 17

GAMES NATIONALLY TELEVISED :

The Southeastern Conference announced its women’s basketball television schedule for the upcoming season Wednesday afternoon and LSU will be featured in 17 televised games on the ESPN family of networks throughout the year.

As the defending national champions, LSU will be featured on ESPN at least five times with the other television games coming on either ESPN2 or the SEC Network. Every one of LSU’s conference games except for one will be televised.

In addition to the 17 televised games, all of LSU’s home games will be available to watch online with SEC Network +. Both of LSU’s two non-conference road games at Southeastern and Coppin State will have streaming options as well. When the Tigers play in the Cayman Island Classic, both games will be available to watch on FloHoops.

A television announcement for LSU’s season opener against Colorado at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Series in Las Vegas will be made at a later date.

LSU Women’s Basketball 2023-24 Season Television Schedule:

Nov. 30 vs. Virginia Tech

8 p.m. - ESPN

Dec. 17 vs. Northwestern St.

2 p.m. - SEC Network

Jan. 4 vs. Missouri

8 p.m. - SEC Network

Jan. 7 at Ole Miss

2 p.m. - ESPN

Jan. 14 at Auburn

2 p.m. - ESPN

Jan 18 at Alabama

8 p.m. - SEC Network

Jan. 21 vs. Arkansas

TBD - ESPN/ESPN2

Jan 25 vs. South Carolina

7 p.m. - ESPN

Jan. 19 at Mississippi St.

6 p.m. - ESPN2

Feb. 4 vs. Florida

1 p.m. - SEC Network

Feb. 8 at Vanderbilt

8 p.m. - SEC Network

Feb 11 vs. Alabama

3 p.m. - ESPN2/ SEC Network

Feb. 19 at Texas A&M

6 p.m. - SEC Network

Feb. 22 vs. Auburn

8 p.m. - SEC Network

Feb. 25 at Tennessee

11 a.m. - ESPN

Feb. 29 at Georgia

8 p.m. - ESPN2

Mar. 3 vs. Kentucky

1 p.m. - SEC Network

Join us for a lovely afternoon ushering in the holiday season at the New Orleans Women’s Opera Guild Eggnog event! There will be great shopping with our holiday boutique vendors, fabulous catering by Chez Nous, amazing music by Jim Walpole, and so much more.

In partnership with CRC We Care, We Share, we will be providing Christmas Meals to the community. The past year has been challenging for many, and this is a simple way for us to say, “We see you, and we are here for you!” 

We will distribute 1500 boxes of food containing a frozen turkey (if available) or ham along with non-perishable food items while supplies last.

• NO VOUCHERS NEEDED
• When you arrive, please follow the directions of our volunteers. 
• We will load the food directly into your vehicle.
• Dec 16, 2023
• 9am–12pm

LOCATION

Vineyard Church of New Orleans

4340 Sal Lentini Pkwy

Kenner, LA 70065

Billy Nungesser Lt. Governor of Louisiana

Sponsored · Paid for by Office of the Lieutenant Governor 

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Exciting news from the Office of Lt. Governor and the Office of Tourism! We're thrilled to announce the stunning new design for our float as we gear up for our 3rd year in the 2024 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California.

This year’s theme is “Celebrating a World of Music: The Universal Language." Our float features a larger-than-life Mardi Gras jester, fleur de lis, second-line inspired umbrellas, and lots of purple, green, and gold.