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Dr. Gregory Stewart will oversee a new veteran-focused program created to address the unique medical needs of members of the armed forces. (Photo by Paula Burch-Celentano) |
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Tulane University’s Center for Brain Health ready to serve veterans in need of health care |
Chad Hennings is a College Football Hall of Famer and three-time Super Bowl Champion. Hennings is also a military veteran of the United States Air Force, who flew 45 combat missions in an A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) during Operation Provide Comfort, which defended Kurdish civilians fleeing their homes in northern Iraq in the aftermath of the Gulf War.
In both cases, Hennings was on the front lines in two of the world’s most physically and mentally demanding professions, from which few walk away without repercussions.
The new Tulane University Center for Brain Health (TUCBH) is a veteran-focused program created to address the unique medical needs of members of the armed forces. Housed inside the Tulane Medical Center, the center will specialize in caring for military veterans of any discharge status and specialize in the treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Dr. Gregory Stewart, the W. Kennon McWilliams Professor of Sports Medicine in Orthopaedics and co-founder and co-director for the Tulane Center for Sport, will oversee a staff of over 30 doctors, specialists and experts.
For veterans such as Hennings, having a program like the TUCBH that provides medical care for veterans after they have served their country is a crucial resource for life after the military.
“It is very important for veterans to have the kind of medical access that Dr. Stewart and his group will be offering, particularly for veterans that have fallen through the cracks or that don't fit necessarily within the VA (Veteran’s Health Administration) system, based upon how they've separated from their branch of military service,” Hennings said. “These are individuals who have served and many times, through extenuating circumstances, are separated due to potential injury. Dr. Stewart and his staff can address those needs and bring that individual back to be a contributing member of society and our community. This is a program that needs to be taken advantage of by veterans.”
“It is truly an honor to take care of these veterans, who have put their bodies, minds and lives on the line to protect our country,” Stewart said. “We are taking a unique approach to treating them for their various physical and mental injuries. I'm excited to learn what we need to in order to better care for these men and women, and at the same time, to help inform others of how to appropriately care for our veterans. This is another tremendous opportunity for Tulane to show that, as an institution, we are working at a very high level on the national stage. This isn't something that just anybody can do. There is a limited group of individuals who truly understand this type of treatment and the treatment process. I think for us to have this opportunity to help care for these individuals, is a privilege.”
According to the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center, 413,858 service members were diagnosed with Traumatic Brain Injury from 2000-2019. The mission of the TUCBH is to aid in the healing, recovery and preventive treatment of veterans by treating the whole veteran and providing the most comprehensive and multidisciplinary care.
Jeremy Brewer is a Tulane alumnus and Marine Corps veteran, who completed two combat tours in Iraq. He has served the veteran community for over 10 years as part of various organizations, including Wounded Warrior Project and Bastion Community of Resilience. As the clinical navigator at TUCBH, Brewer can offer advice and support for his fellow veterans seeking treatment.
“There are only a few places around the country that offer this level of care to veterans. We offer a three-day interdisciplinary evaluation to eligible veterans. In a typical healthcare system, it may be possible for a veteran to get all these evaluations and assessments from all these different disciplines. However, it would take months at a minimum, and the veteran wouldn't receive a personalized treatment plan based on input from all the disciplines. The unique aspect of our program is that, due to the generosity of our funders, these services will not cost the veteran anything beyond their time and a commitment to healing,” said Brewer.
The process includes an interdisciplinary diagnostic evaluation, an intensive outpatient program, discharge planning and patient follow-up for at least one year.
During a three-day diagnostic evaluation, veterans will meet the care team and participate in one-on-one evaluations with specialists. Patients are provided with an individualized treatment plan administered by the veteran’s care team or through Tulane’s Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) at the conclusion of the evaluation.
Kriss Bradley Morrison is a Tulane alumna and the director of clinical operations for TUCBH. Morrison has led the change and growth in healthcare organizations for over 20 years and has dedicated her career to working in physical medicine and rehabilitation with people experiencing catastrophic disabilities.
“The TUCBH customizes care to each patient’s needs, offering a holistic, interdisciplinary approach to the treatment and evaluation of veterans struggling with persistent symptoms from mild to moderate traumatic brain injury (including concussion), changes in emotions, physical functioning and thinking. Our philosophy is to provide care for the body, mind and spirit using conventional medicine with complementary and alternative medicine. This is truly a patient-focused program,” Morrison said.
Veterans returning to Tulane for treatment will spend three weeks in various IOP programs, including behavioral health, speech and language, physical therapy, neurology, pharmacology, case management, canine, yoga and other alternative therapies.
“The Tulane School of Medicine has a long-standing tradition of providing care to our veterans, with many of our faculty also on staff at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Hospital. We are proud to build upon our long-standing traditions of research and clinical care by aiding our veterans through the work of the TUCBH, where our physicians will be able to apply a holistic treatment regimen and give back to those who have provided so much through their service to our country,” said Lee Hamm, dean of the School of Medicine and senior vice president.
Operation Bootstrap is the inaugural sponsor support program for TUCBH. The program will feature unique opportunities for individuals and organizations to support the mission and care of the veterans. TUCBH will rely on outside support and donations, which enables the group to focus resources on the veterans' clinical treatment and medical needs. All services are provided free of charge to the veteran.
Additional opportunities for individuals to support veterans come in the form of canine-assisted therapy through the “Canine Companion Fund.” Evidence suggests that ongoing animal-assisted therapy can benefit veterans in need by improving their emotional, mental and physical well-being. Through this fund, TUCBH can support the training, day-to-day care and health of the canine companions.
TUCBH has partnered with the Jung Hotel and Residences for the “Sleep Well, Eat Well, Be Well” initiative. Veterans are encouraged to stay during their evaluation or treatment and will be provided with lodging, meals, laundry and other comforts for the duration of their treatment.
“The Jung Hotel & Residences, part of J Collection Hotels, is honored and committed to serving as the host hotel for Tulane University Center for Brain Health. We are proud to be a part of such an important program that centers on veteran care and compassion. The Jung’s well-appointed and modern accommodations, along with its proximity to Tulane Medical Center, make it the ideal home away from home for these heroes. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Tulane and supporting the community of the Bio-Medical District of New Orleans,” said Joseph A. Jaeger, Jr., principal
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NEW! CURBSIDE PICKUP! Shop
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Dorignac’s Gourmet Food,Wine and Spirits
710 Veterans Blvd.
Metairie,La.
504.834.8216
Hours: 8am-7pm
Senior Shopping Hour:
Mon. & Thurs. 7-8am
Dorignac’s Curbside Pickup! Order Online. SAVE TIME!
You’re Gonna Love It!
SHOP Happy.Shop Easy @Dorignac’s & SAVE!
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10 AM CST – 12 PM CST
2020 Creole Christmas Home & Courtyard Tour
1850 House Museum Store
523 St. Ann Street
Jackson Square New Orleans, LA 70116
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Today at 10 AM CST – 12 PM CST
2020 Creole Christmas Home & Courtyard Tour
Sunday December 27th
Monday December 28th
Tuesday December 29th
Wednesday December 30th
Daily Ticketed Sessions: 10 a.m.- Noon, 1 p.m – 3 p.m.
40 tickets/session: $30 Members | $40 G.A.
A scaled down version of Creole Christmas will be taking place this year with limited ticket sales for each session. This year homes and gardens include the 1850 House, Beauregard Keyes House and Garden, Gallier House and Hermann-Grima House. Self guided tour tickets are sold at the 1850 House and are limited to 40/session.
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315 new cases & 0 deaths reported in New Orleans Sunday. Need a free COVID test this week?
Advisory: Mental Health Resources
Living during a pandemic is hard, especially around the holidays. Take care of yourself. Need help? ready.nola.gov/assistance/#distress
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City of New Orleans Mobile Testing
If you think you've been exposed, please quarantine yourself until you receive your test results.
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Dec 28
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The Intergalactic Krewe Of Chewbacchus Embarks On 11th Annual Adventure |
The Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus will embark on its eleventh annual adventure, this time navigating the impossible terrain of socially distanced parading during a global pandemic. Life finds a way. On that day, The Sacred Drunken Wookiee will awaken from his season of slumber to present the theme DON’T PANIC! THE HITCHHIKER’S GUIDE TO THE NEW REALITY – VOLUME ONE.
Within the week leading up to VOLUME ONE, the krewe will release “The Guide” in the form of an online PDF brochure, which will include a map to the locations of where the devoted subkrewes of Chewbacchus will be stationed at homes and businesses around the city of New Orleans on January 23, 2021. Each station will represent a “chapter” of the guide. Fans and devotees of The Sacred Drunken Wookiee will be able to visit these stations on that date and collect the wonderful handmade throws of our subkrewes and marvel at the beautiful costumes and glorious contraptions of our members in a socially distanced manner. ALL CHEWBACCHUS MEMBERS WILL BE APPROPRIATELY MASKED, AND ADHERING TO CURRENT SOCIAL DISTANCE AND OUTDOOR GATHERING GUIDELINES. In return, it is expected that fans and spectators will return that respect and be masked and socially distanced as well. To emphasize a mindfulness to the safety and health of our members, The Overlords of Chewbacchus hereby issue the decree that no member of the public visiting a station of our subkrewes will be entertained with the gift of a throw if not masked and respecting current social distance guidelines.
Furthermore, in addition to the opportunity to still witness the splendor of our subkrewes and chance to acquire their beautiful handmade throws, DON’T PANIC! THE HITCHHIKER’S GUIDE TO THE NEW REALITY – VOLUME ONE will include a multimedia side quest for rare, one of a kind, artifacts of The Sacred Drunken Wookiee. Those artifacts will be found at randomly selected subkrewe stations and will reveal clues to the location of a prized collection of rare treasures, a Chewbacchus merchandise prize package, a lifetime membership to the Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus, and the Royal title “Ultimate Survivor of the New Reality.”
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Tujague’s plans to reopen on Monday (Dec. 28) at 429 Decatur St.
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429 Decatur St.,
504-525-8676
Opens Dec. 28
Opening week hours: Dinner Dec. 28-Jan. 3, lunch Jan. 1-3
Regular hours: Wed.-Sun., lunch/brunch and dinner, happy hour 2:30-5 p.m.
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Chef Carl’s Famous Monday Night Fried Chicken is back. Every Monday . Served with red beans, cole slaw and a buttered biscuits.
TO-GO option available through Teddy’s Cafe
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John Rankin
FACEBOOK LIVE PAGE
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PERFORMANCES
FACEBOOK LIVE: 6 TO 7 PM EVERY MONDAY!
John Rankin Music
12-28-20
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SUNDAY DEC 27
SMOOTHIE KING CENTER, NEW ORLEANS,
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Pelicans over Spurs
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FINAL
98-- 95
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Robin Barnes presents #SongbirdAtHome
Dec 28
7 PM – 8 PM
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Join Robin Barnes, the Songbird of New Orleans and her husband Pat Casey every Monday night as they bring a concert right from their living room to yours! Live stream the show every Monday night at 7PM CST on Facebook & Instagram! |
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Ready to step up your vocabulary? |
WORD OF THE DAY
PRONUNCIATION
[ par-uh-si-lee-nee ]
DEFINITION
Meteorology—a bright moonlike spot on a lunar halo; a mock moon
ORIGIN
Mid 17th century; Greek
ETYMOLOGY
modern Latin, from Greek para- ‘beside’ + selēnē ‘moon’
HISTORY OF USAGE
SYNONYMS
mock moon, lunar halo, moondog
EXAMPLE SENTENCE
The paraselene was a beautiful sight in the sky that night.
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Chocolate Facts
- Whitman’s produced their first box of chocolate in 1842.
- In 1847, British chocolate company J.S. Fry & Sons combined cocoa butter, cocoa powder, and sugar-producing the first edible chocolate bar.
- The invention of the conching machine by Rodolphe Lindt in 1879 ushered in the mass production of the creamy treat.
- The first chocolate Easter egg was made sometime in the early 19th century. In 1875 John Cadbury introduced his first chocolate egg.
- When Allied troops stormed the beach of Normandy on D-Day, part of emergency rations and in soldiers’ packs included the D ration bar designed by Hershey Chocolate company for the U.S. Army.
- Americans consume 12 pounds of chocolate each year.
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NATIONAL CHOCOLATE CANDY DAY
National Chocolate Candy Day offers an opportunity for us to polish off the last of the specialty candies we received as gifts. Celebrated on December 28th, the day points us to the truffles and chocolate oranges tucked into stockings. Check those boxes of candy that may or may not have guides to help us choose cream-filled or ganache.
The word “chocolate” comes from the word “xocoatl” or “chocolatl.” Mayan “school” means hot or bitter, and the Aztec “atl” means water. Chocolate comes from the seed of the tropical Theobroma cacao tree. Cacao has been cultivated for at least three millennia and grows in Mexico, Central America, and Northern South America. The earliest known documentation of using cacao seeds is from around 1100 BC.
But before it was ever made into a sweet candy, it was ground into a beverage. In ruling class society, the beverage was used for medical purposes.
In 1828, Dutch inventor and chemist, Coenraad Van Houten, developed a way to produce chocolate in solid form. His hydraulic press made it possible to remove the cocoa butter from the cacao. His invention leads to producing a powder opening the way for the first chocolate confections. It’s thanks to Van Houten we can enjoy the variety of chocolates we do today.
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On Deck for December 28, 2020
National Days
On Deck for December 29, 2020
National Days
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The history of St. Louis Cathedral is almost the history of the city of New Orleans. The Capuchins of the province of Champagne in France secured for their order the exclusive ecclesiastical jurisdiction over New Orleans and a large portion of the territory of Louisiana, nearly concurrently with the founding of the city in 1718.
It is said that Bienville himself drew the outline in the earth with his sword for where he wished the Paris church to be built with the Presbytère to be located right next to the church. The portion of ground on Chartres Street (formerly Conde), St. Ann Street and Royal Street was reserved for this purpose. The earthen alleyway that separated the church from the Presbytère was later named in honor of Pere Antoine, the first curate of the church.
The first church was a wooden and adobe structure named the Church of St. Ignatius in 1720. In January 1721, a Jesuit missionary named Father Charlevoix reached New Orleans coming downriver from Illinois. He described the city of New Orleans as approximately one hundred randomly placed cabins, a large wooden warehouse, and a miserable storehouse which had first been occupied as a chapel serving a community of less than two hundred people.
Among the first natural calamities to strike the infant city was the hurricane (or tornado) of September 11, 1723, which devastated the colony, sweeping through the building as if they were made of cardboard. The three ships that lay at harbor in the river were brought onshore. And the modest little church was blown into atoms. Thus was the fate of the first place of worship ever erected in Louisiana.
As no image of the original church is known to exist, the hand-drawn sketch below dates from 1721 (Dumont of Montigny from Villiars) with the church being located just left of center, beneath a cross and labeled "église" or church.
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"Breakfast at Brennan's" was popular on 27-December-1955, but the restaurant was still on Bourbon Street at that time. Brennan's had not yet moved to Morphy home on Royal Street yet. I'll pass on the stewed prunes...
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December 26th Celebrated (and Not So Celebrated) History
1869
The U.S. Patent Office issued patent No. 98,304 to William Finley Semple of Mount Vernon, Ohio for chewing gum. However, the first person to commercially produce chewing gum was John B. Curtis of Maine.
1886
The U.S. Patent Office issued patent No. 355,139 to Josephine Garis Cochran for her invention of the “dish washing” machine. She is the first inventor to successfully produce a commercially marketable dishwasher. The inventor soon established the Cochran’s Crescent Washing Machine Company. In later years, the company would become part of KitchenAid.
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Need help? Here are some tips for streaming from a phone from WWOZ's Video Director. |
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OnlineWire - New Orleans virtual gig calendar |
Virtual gig listings from New Orleans musicians, so you can support and enjoy live, local music. Without leaving home.
While normal gigs are not being held during the pandemic, we'll be updating the WWOZ OnlineWire, a calendar of virtual gigs, in the place of the regular WWOZ Livewire. These are happening on a variety of platforms-- mostly social media. We're sharing links when and where we can.
Many musicians are offering digital "tip jars" via Venmo or other payment systems during these sets. Stay in and support some live, local music! As always, listings are subject to change.
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There are TWO portions of the 2020 event. The driving tour event and add-on activities in Carousel Gardens. Please read this entire page before purchasing tickets.
DRIVING TOUR: 2.25 mile drive to see 1 million lights
ADD ON ACTIVITES: Add-on activities in Carousel Gardens can be purchased ALONG WITH a driving tour ticket (not separate from) and they must be used the same night.
City Park is implementing a new ticketing process and system for the event this year to ensure a positive guest experience. At the time of purchase, guests will choose a date and time to experience the driving tour. Tickets will not be valid any other date or time that is outside of the one purchased. Guests will show their digital phone or printed QR code upon arrival, and enter the queue to begin the driving tour. Guests are required to stay in their vehicles at all times for their safety and for the staff's safety. There are no public bathrooms to use at this event.
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DRIVING TOUR:
- Max. 8 passengers per car or SUV with a max. vehicle height of 11'
- No tour buses or other extra-large vehicles due to the height of elements on the tour
Prices: New this year, all tickets must be purchased online ahead of time. Each driver will choose a date and time to attend the event.
Prices are based upon premium dates, times, and vehicle size:
- Cars/SUVs: $18.99 – $32.99 (limit 8 guests/vehicle)
- Limos: $65.00 - $99.00 (limit 10 guests/vehicle) and Mini Buses under 11’: $125-$175 (limit 20 guests/vehicle)
- Friends of City Park members: Friends of City Park members receive 1 free admission and unlimited ½ price admission valid anytime on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from November 30th through January 3rd with the except for the week of Christmas: December 21st – 25th. Upon purchase, members must use the email address associated with the Friends of City Park membership to access the perk. There is no FOCP discount for add-on activities.
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Celebration in the Oaks to be a drive-through attraction in 2020 |
Celebration in the Oaks, City Park's annual holiday attraction featuring holiday light displays and more than a million lights hanging from the park's oak trees, will run from Nov. 28 through Jan. 3, 2021. To adapt to coronavirus, the park has made several changes, including that it will be a driving instead of walking experience.
Celebration in the Oaks used to be viewable by car, but the park changed it to pedestrian-only in 2004. The drive is 2.25 miles, and guests will not be allowed to get out of their cars to explore exhibits.
New exhibits include a salute to medical personnel. Displays from past years with a driving option will return, including "Monstro," the whale from Pinocchio and a 15-foot tall waving Santa Claus. Regular attractions include lighted dinosaur figures, a unicorn, a pirate ship in the lagoon, flamingos, a Who Dat tree, scenes of Jackson Square, a musical tribute and more.
Admission will be by timed ticketing, and a limited number of tickets will be available. Tickets for cars and SUVs range from $18.99 to $32.99 for up to eight guests in a vehicle. There also are options for limos and party busses. Hours of operation will be 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
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Roosevelt
holiday lights shine
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"The holidays are happening at the hotel and we look forward to helping everyone celebrate in a safe and festive environment.
"The lobby will of course be decked out in its usual, over the top décor closer to the Christmas holidays.
"With that said, we are keeping the safety of our guests and staff a top priority. The lobby will be open to the public but we are adhering to all CDC, state and local guidelines with regards to capacity and precautions.
"Guests wanting to see the lobby must wear a mask while in the building at all times. Additionally, we ask that lobby gazers not linger or congregate in large groups when visiting. We will have lobby ambassadors on hand to ensure social distancing is enforced.
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Christmas in the Park
Lafreniere Park
. This year's light display hours are Sunday-Thursday, 5:30pm until 9:30pm and Friday and Saturdays 5:30pm-10:30pm. Admission charge is $10 per vehicle - credit and debit cards only
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Christmas in Lafreniere Park
Dec 27-30
3000 Downs Blvd
70003
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Lafreniere Park's beautiful light display features LED lights with fantastic displays such as a lighted 60-foot sea serpent in the lagoon, a princess and her magical castle and the gingerbread man!
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The English Tea Room & Eatery in downtown Covington invites you to celebrate the Christmas holiday season with traditional Christmas High Teas, happening the entire month of December through January 9, 2021.
Christmas Teas will be held Monday through Saturday, 10am-5pm, $40 per adult and $20 per child. The Tea Room's Christmas events typically sell out quickly, so be sure to reserve your seats soon by calling (985) 898-3988.
Christmas Tea includes:
- Assorted finger sandwiches
- Hot and cold appetizer plate with fresh fruit, cheese and crackers
- Christmas candies
- Specialty petite desserts
- Chocolate Covered Strawberries
- Fresh baked scones served with house made lemon curd, Clotted Cream and Imported strawberry jam
- Unlimited pots of tea with holiday themed tea blends.
Note: The Tea Room is also hosting a Breakfast with Santa on December 24th, 10am-12noon. A visit from Santa and a wonderful Christmas Tea brunch will be served. Reservations and pre-pay are required for Breakfast with Santa Dec 24th, $30 for adults and $20 for children 10 and younger.
Located in the Historic St. John District on the corner of Rutland and N. Florida Streets, the cozy tea room and shop is an Anglophile's dream, with each unique room decorated in English themes. Dine indoors or out. Be sure to check out the shop, too, with rows of lovely teapots & cup sets, tea accessories, as well as a large stock of loose teas. The English Tea Room is accessible to all by stair, ramp or wheelchair lift, and is within three blocks of boutiques, antique shops and art galleries within the district. Ample, free parking on surrounding streets and in public parking oxlots.
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Christmas High Teas at English Tea Room |
- DECEMBER 18, 2020 - JANUARY 9, 2021
- Recurring Recurring weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Price: $40 Adults, $20 Children
- English Tea Room & Eatery
- 734 E. Rutland St., Covington, LA 70433
- (985) 898-3988
For more information, visit
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Christmas at the Southern
- Southern Hotel
- DECEMBER 20, 2020 - JANUARY 1, 2021
- Recurring Recurring daily
- Time: Varies, see details
- Price: Free
- Southern Hotel
- 428 E. Boston St., Covington, LA 70433
- (844) 866-1907
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Southern Hotel during the holidays is a sight to behold. Stop by to see the bright, beautiful decorations throughout the grounds and enjoy a specialty cocktail at the Cypress Bar.
Holidays past at the hotel has featured pictures with Santa* and free, live music performances in the courtyard, including Jazz on Sunday afternoons throughout December, and Christmas Caroling by area student choirs.
Other events may be announced, so be sure to follow the Southern's Facebook page for updates. For more information or to book your holiday staycation, contact Southern Hotel at (844) 866-1907
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The bar at Tujague's, shown here in an undated photo from the restaurant's archives.
Contributed photo from Tujague's
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Christmas Under the Stars |
Stroll with your loved ones through twinkling lights, festive decorations, life-sized Christmas cottages and other magical photo opportunities and fun in Sliddell's Griffith Park.
DEC 28, 2020 TO JAN 2, 2021
Stroll with your loved ones through twinkling lights, festive decorations, life-sized Christmas cottages and other magical photo opportunities and fun in Sliddell's Griffith Park each Friday and Saturday night this holiday season. COVID protocols will be followed, including mask requirements and social distancing.
Cuisine, Music, Seasonal
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From a partridge in a pear tree to twelve drummers drumming, downtown Covington will be aglow with holiday images this December with “Covington’s Twelve Days of Christmas” lighted displays.
Twelve lighted silhouettes depicting larger-than-life images from the traditional Old English Christmas carol, 12 Days of Christmas, are exhibited at various locales in the downtown historic district. The public is invited to stroll through the city to view “four calling birds, three French hens,” and other familiar images from the well-known Christmas carol. The images will be illuminated seven days a week from dusk to dawn through January 6.
A new holiday tradition in Covington, this family-friendly activity appeals to all ages. In a show of community spirit befitting the holiday season, the public is cordially invited to share their Covington’s Twelve Days of Christmas adventure on social media, tagging the City of Covington, City of Covington-Office of Cultural Arts & Events, and St. Tammany Parish Tourist and Convention Commission (Louisiana Northshore) to spread holiday cheer.
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Covington's 12 Days of Christmas Lighted Displays |
- DECEMBER 28, 2020 - JANUARY 6, 2021
- Recurring Recurring daily
- Time: Dusk 'til dawn
- Price: Free
- Historic Downtown Covington
- See map image, Covington, LA 70433
- (985) 892-1873
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Merry Christmas from
2 Amigos!
Tuesday - Saturday
11am -8pm
takeout & curbside available
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crowd funding…
Every time we hit our $ target of $15,000 we can create 11 jobs.
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Let’s hire them all back!
EVERYONE WHO DONATES (IF YOU OWN YOUR HOME) IS ELIGIBLE TO BE CHOSEN! IMAGINE YOUR HOUSE TRANSFORMED*! EVERY TIME WE RAISE $ 15,000 WE WILL BE ABLE TO CREATE ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL WORK OF CARNIVAL MAGIC!
*must be in Orleans parish
Donate
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“Mardi Gras float artists have spent years tirelessly working behind the scenes to bring Carnival to the streets. Now it’s time to return the favor and help keep these workers employed during a very different type of Mardi Gras. And hopefully bring some joy and magic to the public while we’re at it.”
~ CAROLINE THOMAS (FOUNDER OF THE EFFORT).
Help us build as many ‘House Floats’ as possible, creating jobs for our city’s laid-off float builders.
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Mardi Gras expert
Arthur Hardy
announcements
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the first time in 41 years, New Orleans will not have Mardi Gras parades
The last time New Orleans didn't have Mardi Gras parades was during the police strike in 1979.
Metairie's Mardi Gras season parades likely postponed to Memorial Day weekend
The proposed new parade schedule is:
- May 28 - Excalibur and Symphony
- May 29 - Argus, Madhatters, Kings and Centurions
- May 30 - Athena, Pandora and Atlas.
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Krewe of House Floats
Facebook page
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Neighborhood Roll Call! Please add your neighborhood if you don't see it listed. I am including an expat option if you are participating from outside of the New Orleans area. This will help us organize ways for folks to participate no matter where you are. Recruit your neighbors!
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PRIORITY UPDATE: Congratulations, Fleet! As of this post you have grown to over 4600 people and I couldn't be more flattered that so many folks like my silly Mardi Gras idea enough to turn it into such a phenomenon. In order to make sure that this group is a useful resource for all hands, we are implementing some more changes to better manage information. (Please read the whole dang post - I know these are long but we have a lot of ground to cover.)
1st - In order to facilitate better info sharing, posting in the discussion will be closed to everyone except Captains and other approved volunteers. You'll still be able to comment and ask questions but we want to make sure vital information doesn't get lost.
2nd - I have created a public page @kreweofhousefloats (https://www.facebook.com/kreweofhousefloats/) and an event for Mardi Gras 2021 where folks can chat. If you just want basic information, it will be easiest to find it there as announcements are made. This will be a great place to direct your friends who are curious but not necessarily planning to participate in decorating.
3rd - Moderators and I will be cleaning up the discussion page to make sure everyone can find their subkrewes, vendor info, planning updates, and more info about how you can volunteer and participate as much or as little as you feel like. I ask that you take planning discussions to the subkrewe pages and leave this page clean for krewe-wide info. YOU HAVE 24 HOURS so if there is info you want to save do so ASAP. This group is growing very quickly and we are literally building the ship as she sails so we will adjust as necessary facilitate easy access to the latest and greatest.
4th - For folks still getting caught up, I started this group on a whim less than a week ago and did not expect this response. I have had so, so many lovely and generous people offer up their time and skills for free to help make this happen and I hope to introduce you to them all once things calm down a bit. The spirit of New Orleans is truly a force to be reckoned with and I am merely along for the ride and happy to serve. Again, I request your patience as we are just regular folks with jobs, families, and other responsibilities that don't go away just because we accidentally started a Mardi Gras krewe.
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WWOZ will still be celebrating, as always, on our airwaves, though. Hear those classic Mardi Gras songs and sounds from Twelfth Night through Mardi Gras Day (Feb. 16, 2021) at 90.7 FM or wwoz.org. 💜💚💛" |
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3143 Ponce De Leon St,
New Orleans, LA 70119
504 304 0635
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Someone said to me, while we were deep into the first wave of the pandemic this spring, that if they had to go through something like this they didn't want to be anywhere but here in New Orleans. And I wholeheartedly agree because we really are like a small town with a collective sense of community not usually found in a city of this size. If you live in New Orleans proper you are not here because you want manicured lawns and well maintained streets or picture perfect neighborhoods, you are here because you love great food, music, festivals and second lines; you love jazz funerals and porch parties; you love the mix of cultures and honored traditions. And while most of those things we love about the city we have not been able to enjoy these last 9 months, we've done our best to support restaurants and local business through these unprecedented times. New Orleans is truly a city with heart and soul kept alive by our hospitality industry and while it may take some time, just like post Katrina, I believe we will come back stronger than ever.
And I know I say it often, but your support has truly kept US alive this past year and we are so grateful to be part of a community that helps its own. We hope you have a safe and happy holiday - please stop by with your dog or kids, parents or grand parents and say hello, we love seeing your smiling eyes above your masks. Cheers to you and yours!
Holiday Hours
Friday, 12/25: Closed
Saturday, 12/26: 12-5ish
Sunday, 12/27: closed
Monday, 12/28: 11-8
Tuesday, 12/29: 11-8
Wednesday, 12/30: 11-8
Thursday, 12/31: 11-6ish
Friday, 1/1: Closed
Saturday, 1/2: 11-8
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Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce de Leon Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
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And if you need to do some shopping this week, we like to focus on the quality of the items, not the quantity and wrap them up in something elegant and pretty. Small gifts or stocking stuffers start as low as $5.99 while splurge items can go up to $250 with so much amazing stuff in between! Here's a little run down of some of our favorites and keep an eye on our social media pages for new inventory and gift ideas!
- Books: we've done the hard part - sifted through all of the reviews, checked out the quality of the information and selected some great books on agave spirits, Whisky, Grower Champagne, cocktails, wine journals, Wine Folly's Master Guide and my personal favorite - Spritz, Italy's iconic aperitivo.
- German glassware: we have a nice assortment of sizes and shapes from Spieglau plus some American made whisky, brandy and coupes for your cocktails and spirits.
- Cocktail ingredients: assorted bitters (artisanal and the usual suspects)Italian & Croatian maraschino cherries, olives, rimming salts and more
- Local art: creative New Orleans themed originals on the walls by Shaun Aleman
- Coravin Model One: the ultimate wine preservation system
- Edible gifts: artisanal cheeses, meats, crackers and locally made chocolates by Bittersweet Confections
- Gift Cards: a great option if you don't know someone's taste, we wrap them up pretty for you! And if you are short on time you can purchase an EGIFT Card online.
- And of course a carefully curated selection of wine, bubbles, sake and spirits from $10-$250!
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wine by the glass
This could be you....enjoying a spritz at our outside tables with your best pooch! Yes we can now serve wine by the glass from our daily specials list for you to enjoy on our patio (15 people max) or our outside front tables (2 people per table). We have a rotating list of wines to choose from AND you can eat your to go food from @1000figs at Swirl! Yay!!!
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New Digital Museum Experience |
A Look Ahead at Our Online Programs This Week.
DECEMBER 2020
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12-29-20
Jon Cleary New Orleans
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These are the dates and times of each full moon appearing in 2020, along with the most popular nicknames. The times are in the Eastern time zone in the United States.
Dec. 29
10:28 p.m.
cold moon
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TUESDAY Dec 29
AT 11:00 AM
Cooped Up and Cooking
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New Orleans Jazz Museum
400 Esplanade Avenue
New Orleans
Watch on Facebook.
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Senior Hours & Concierge Service |
• Early Senior Shopping Hours Tuesdays & Thursdays from 7-9 am* for our members aged 60+ and at-risk members. The special shopping hours include our pharmacy and optical centers.
• Free Curbside Concierge Pickup Service to senior and at-risk members who need to shop during these special hours and do not feel comfortable coming inside the building. Just pull up and an associate will take your list, gather your items and bring your order out to your car.
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Dec. 30 Walter 'Wolfman' Washington & The Roadmasters
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Every Wednesday Streaming LIVE on StageIt from d.b.a in New Orleans.
Walter “Wolfman” Washington has been a mainstay in the New Orleans music scene since the early 1960s. He cut his teeth backing up some of the best singers and performers in New Orleans history including Lee Dorsey, Johnny Adams, and Irma Thomas before putting together his long time band The Roadmasters, who have been burning down and burning up local and national stages since their first gigs in the 1980s. This new record confirms what fans have known for years: Walter “Wolfman Washington has soul to go along with that fire.
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New guidelines are in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable visit. Prepaid, contactless ticketing is encouraged for museum visits. Wednesdays remain free for Louisiana residents courtesy of The Helis Foundation.
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Dec. 30
New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins Diboll Circle,
City Park,
New Orleans, LA 70179
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Let your mind wander through more than 5,000 years of art at NOMA, open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm. Stroll among more than 90 works in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden on the same days, from 9:30 am to 5 pm.
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FOX Sports New Orleans to re-air
2020 Saints games
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It has been announced today by the New Orleans Saints, Gray Television and FOX Sports New Orleans that Saints fans will be able to re-watch all 2020 Saints games on Wednesday's.
Each Wednesday following Saints games, Fans can tune-in into Fox Sports New Orleans to re-watch the game previously played on that Friday, Sunday or Monday. Games played on either Friday or Sunday will air at 7:00 p.m. CT and games played on Monday night will air at 9:00 p.m. CT on Wednesday's.
FSNO - New Orleans, Louisiana
- Cox – Channel 38(SD) & 1038(HD)
- AT&T U-Verse – Channel 757(SD) & 1757(HD)
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Charter – Channel 33 (SD) & 810 (HD)
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Storyland: Open Wed. – Sun. 10am to 4:30pm (last entry at 4pm); limited admission; tickets on this link; limited admission
- Other Park playgrounds will open over time and will be announced on Park website and social media.
Open Wed. 10am to 8pm and Thurs.- Sun. 10am to 4:30pm; Wednesday is free entry for LA residents courtesy of The Helis Foundation;
City Putt; open Wed. – Sun. noon to 7pm
Café Du Monde: Open 7 days week, 8am to 8pm, take-away only
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Covington Farmers Market - Wednesday Lunch Market |
12-30-20
- Recurring Recurring weekly on Wednesday
- Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Price: Free
- Covington Trailhead
- 419 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, LA 70433
- (985) 966-1786
Produce in season and prepared foods for lunch or take-away. Held at the Covington Trailhead.
The Covington Farmers Market is held twice weekly, all year-round: 10am-2pm Wednesdays at the Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire St. and 8am-12pm Saturdays at 609 N. Columbia St, on the side lawn of the Covington Police Department. These events are rain or shine.
Wednesday market vendors sell prepared foods, lunches to-go, and some fresh produce, and occasionally features live music and cooking demos. Saturday market vendors sell vegetables, fruit, dairy, poultry, seafood, beef, wines, herbs, honey, baked goods, prepared foods, pastries, doggie treats, soaps, potted plants and more.
The public is invited to enjoy live music from the quaint gazebo as they shop for fresh and prepared foods, sample weekly cooking demonstrations, or just have a seat with a cup of coffee and enjoy the music and atmosphere. Occasional visits by area food trucks, too.
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Don’t forget Thursdays are always free at Ogden Museum for Louisiana residents, courtesy of The Helis Foundation’s Art for All program!
12-31-20
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Ogden Museum
925 Camp Street,
New Orleans , LA 70130
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The coffeehouse
is serving again!
All outdoor and acoustic.
On Friday nights only!
5110 Danneel St, New Orleans, LA 70115
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Join us this Friday (weather permitting) for our Sidewalk Serenade: A socially distant gathering of our Neutral Ground community.
We will invite one or two local musicians to serenade us from a safe distance, outside, as we share stories, laugh, sip our coffee, and sweat profusely.
Please bring cash, so you can support the coffeehouse and also tip the musicians. We miss you, and can't wait to see your beautiful (masked) faces again!
Please socialize responsibly! Masks are required for service, and encouraged while conversating.
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Mandeville Trailhead Community Market
January 2
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Who Runs the World, Girls! |
WYES-TV is proud to present a new 26-part cooking series that turns the spotlight on women who are changing the culinary landscape of New Orleans in KITCHEN QUEENS: NEW ORLEANS.
Watch on both Louisiana PBS member stations, WYES and LPB, on Saturday, at 10am.
Each weekly episode will repeat on Sundays at 1:30pm.
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FREE to attend; product prices vary by vendor
Gretna's Farmers Market
Huey P. Long Ave. Between 3rd and 4th streets
Gretna, LA
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January 2
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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To introduce and maintain healthy habits, bring the kids to the farmer's market! Each Saturday, local vendors offer fresh fruits and vegetables, plants and flowers, dairy, meats, baked goods and prepared foods. Live music plays in the background while you shop. Teach your children the value of shopping local--for both personal and community health!
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Camellia City Market
January 2
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- Recurring Recurring weekly on Saturday
- Time: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Price: Free
- Camellia City Market
- 1808 Front St., Slidell, LA 70458
- (985) 640-7112
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4800 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70119
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2020 Psycho Asylum, Home for the Holidays
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Join Us For The Holidays At The Mortuary!
You Better Watch Out, You Better Not Cry, You Better Not Pout, I'm Telling You Why... Santa CLAWS Is Coming To Town!
The Mortuary Presents Psycho Asylum: Home For The Holidays This November 28 through January 2, 2021.
Get Your Tickets Now!
Address:
The Mortuary Haunted Mansion
4800 Canal St.
New Orleans, LA 70119
Ticket Information:
Your experience BEGINS at the time listed on your ticket. Each ticket is valid for the date and time listed ONLY. Please arrive 10 minutes before your reserved time.
A MASK WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY
Defend yourself by shooting your way through Psychopaths, Krampus, and of course, Santa’s Minions; with a video-game-like, laser tag battle rifle through this NightScare before Christmas.”
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AFTERNOON TEA SERVICE WINDSOR COURT |
Le Salon at Windsor Court will open to offer its signature afternoon tea service on Saturdays and Sundays only. Service will be available between 11:00am and 2:00pm.
January 2, 2021
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Chef Kevin Belton in his new cooking series — KEVIN BELTON’S NEW ORLEANS CELEBRATIONS! |
The 26-part series is a smorgasbord of delicious creations inspired by the vibrant festivals of New Orleans and the surrounding region. The series premieres on WYES on Saturday, at 9:30am. Each episode (26 in all) will repeat on Sundays at 1pm. Contact your local PBS station for airdates and times.
New Orleans is known as the Festival Capital of the World, hosting over 130 festivals each year that showcase the unique food and multicultural heritage of the city. In his new courtyard kitchen at the WYES-TV studios, Belton dishes up his twist on some of the city’s best-tasting food booth favorites, from Breakfast Jambalaya to a Shrimp and Crab Burger.
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January 2
German Coast Farmers Market
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The German Coast Farmers Market is weekly market every Saturday Morning in Destrehan from 8am-12pm at 13786 River Road next to Ormond Plantation.
We’ll have lots of fresh, locally grown Fruit & Vegetables, along with Local Raw Honey, Fresh Farm Eggs, French Pastries, Jams, Jellies, Pepper Jellies, Pickled Items, Homemade Tortilla Chips, Salsa, Dips, Kettle Corn, Fresh Seafood, Artisan Breads, Specialty Hot Foods such as Hot Tamales, Gumbo, Pastalaya, Jambalaya, BBQ plates and sandwiches, plus lots more!
8 AM – 12 PM
13786 River Rd, Destrehan, Louisiana 70047
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Madisonville Maker's Market
- Recurring Recurring weekly on Sunday
- 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Price: Free
- Madisonville Ball Park & Playground
- Pine Street, Madisonville, LA 70447
- (985) 264-2328
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The Madisonville Market, put on by the Northshore Maker’s Market Foundation, is more than just a farmer’s market. It’s a place where the community can interact with local artisans, crafters, farmers, chefs and more as they share their passion for making handmade goods, homegrown produce and prepared foods.
The weekly market takes place each Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Madisonville Park & Playground, located on Pine Street near the 1000 block (closest cross street is Jahncke Ave.). Over 40 vendors offer hot and ready-to-eat foods, chocolates and candies, cookies and baked goods, jams and jellies, sauces and seasonings, flowers, plants, eggs, cheeses, fruits, veggies, local honey and selections by local vintners. Also, you'll find original art, handmade jewelry and accessories, hand-dyed fabrics, hand-sewn leather goods, wooden creations, soaps and body care products, health and wellness items, home decor items, baby clothes and hand sewn masks.
Shopping aside, families will enjoy the nearby playground, and be sure to look for on-site artists and massage therapists when you're ready to take a break from your shopping. There's also a concession stand on the ballfield with bottled water and sodas.
The non-profit Northshore Maker’s Market Foundation partners with local government, businesses, and other non-profit organizations to fund local projects such as the restoration of historic sites in Madisonville, and the education of young adults ages 14-24 in the arts, trades, agriculture, and entrepreneurship through donations, fundraisers, and mentorship efforts, all with an approach of attaining sustainable solutions for healthier living.
The Northshore Maker’s Market Foundation is sponsored by Resource Bank and local small businesses such as Flamjeaux Coffee Co., a small roasting house in Mandeville.
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1043 Poland Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117-4739, United States
Sunday morning market with all local vendors. Breakfast, produce, and so much more. Check the weekly flyer for vendor list.
Free coffee if you bring a mug.
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Abita Springs
Art and Farmers Market
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Welcome Sun Heirloom Farms LLC!! They are a small farm located in Sun Louisiana. “All of our plants are heirloom strains from all over the world.” Robert Levin. Specializing in rare melons, exotic fruits, culinary herbs, flowers etc.” This Sunday we will have teddy bear sunflowers, dahlias, echinacea, Lillys, Calendula, Onion’s, & cucumbers. Also, Purple basil, Thai basil, Genovese basil, holy basil, dill, fennel, mint, and live plants.
Sundays 11-3
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Pups & Pints BeauxGeaux at Chafunkta Brewing Co. |
- Recurring Recurring weekly on Sunday
- Time: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Price: Free
- Chafunkta Brewing Company
- 69123 Skybrook Rd., Mandeville, LA 70471
- (985) 869-0716
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KING CAKE HUB TO CHANGE LOCATIONS |
Mid-City’s Broad Theater (636 N Broad St) will host the Carnival pop-up for 2021 featuring over 60 varieties of king cakes, new bakery partners and expanded pickup and local delivery options.
Contact: Will Samuels, King Cake Hub
(504) 957-5946 (cell)
Will Samuels, owner of the King Cake Hub, announced the retail King Cake shop will have a new location for the 2021 Carnival season. “The Mystere Mansion has been a great host to us during the last couple of years but because of scheduling conflicts they were not able to commit for the upcoming season,” said Samuels. He continued, “We are delighted to have a new partner with Mid-City’s beloved neighborhood Broad Theater.
With the new reality under which Carnival 2021 will be celebrated, King Cake Hub’s “Quarnival” aims to enable the ease of reveling in place through expanded same-day pickup options as well as local delivery throughout the New Orleans area via DoorDash. In addition, King Cake Hub will offer a selection of favorite frozen Mardi Gras foods which can be heated and served at home from local restaurants including Katie’s, Francesca’s and Gabrielle’s. King Cake Hub’s new 24-7 online tv channel MardiGrasTV.com presents a rotating variety of new and classic New Orleans programming including livestreamed concerts, entertainment shows, cooking, sports/exercise, comedy, history, education, and the arts. Throughout Carnival the channel will present videos of classic Mardi Gras parades and events on their respective parading days.
King Cake Hub will be open daily from 8:00am until 6:00pm beginning January 6 through Lundi Gras. Pre-ordering for January 6 pickup and beyond is now available on the website. On Tuesday, January 5, from 6:00pm until 10:00pm the DoorDash portal will be open so that revelers can have king cakes in hand to celebrate the start of the Carnival season.
King Cake Hub will host a Carnival Kickoff on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 from 8:00am-10:00am at the outdoor Broadside venue, 600 N Broad St, featuring Benny Grunch and the Bunch, Professor Carl Nivale, Grand Marshal Marty Graw and the cutting of the ceremonial first piece of king cake. Masks will be strictly required for admission to the event and for entry into King Cake Hub.
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Love New Orleans &
She'll Love You Back.
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.Sincerely,
Frank Stansbury
Lafete News
504-450-1955
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