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The second-seeded New Orleans Saints will host the seventh-seeded Chicago Bears on Sunday at 3:40 p.m. on CBS
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WILD CARD SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, Jan. 9
- Indianapolis Colts at Buffalo Bills, noon (CBS)
- L.A. Rams at Seattle Seahawks, 3:40 p.m. (FOX)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Washington Football Team, 7:15 p.m. (NBC)
SUNDAY, Jan. 10
- Baltimore Ravens at Tennessee Titans, noon (ESPN)
- Chicago Bears at New Orleans Saints, 3:40 p.m. (CBS)
- Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers, 7:15 p.m. (NBC)
PLAYOFF SEEDING
The seeding for the NFC:
- Green Bay Packers (13-3)
- New Orleans Saints (12-4)
- Seattle Seahawks (12-4)
- Washington Football Team (7-9)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (11-5)
- Los Angeles Rams (10-6)
- Chicago Bears (8-8)
And the seeding for the AFC:
- Kansas City Chiefs (14-2)
- Buffalo Bills (13-3)
- Pittsburgh Steelers (12-4)
- Tennessee Titans (11-5)
- Baltimore Ravens (11-5)
- Cleveland Browns (11-5)
- Indianapolis Colts (11-5)
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Drop Off Your Christmas Lights at Audubon Zoo - Save the Lions!
Lights for Lions
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DROP OFF YOUR DISCARDED STRANDS OF HOLIDAY LIGHTS AT THE ZOO!
Most holiday lights are not bio-degradable and are dangerous to animals if they get tangled in the strands. You can take action and make a positive impact on the natural world by recycling your lights and keeping them from going to a landfill.
Audubon Zoo will collect holiday string lights for recycling this holiday season. All proceeds from Audubon’s Lights for Lions recycling program will support the Wildlife Conservation Network’s Lion Recovery Fund. Lion populations have declined by half in just a quarter century. Their loss signals the loss of the wild in Africa.
COLLECTION DATES:
November 29 - January 13
COLLECTION BOX:
Audubon Zoo Front Entrance
Please do not add bags or boxes in the recycle box—only string lights!
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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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Antieau Gallery
927 Royal Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
Hours: Thursday - Sunday
12 pm - 6 pm
Tel: Our landline is currently down, please call (407) 761-9200
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581 new cases & 0 deaths in New Orleans since Thursday. COVID is spreading at a dangerous rate
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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Monday, January 4, 2021
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Am I eligible for coronavirus vaccine in Louisiana? Here's who can get it now, who's up next
WHO GETS IT NOW?
PHASE 1A (249K people)
- Frontline healthcare personnel
- Nursing home and long-term-care facility residents & staff
- Emergency medical services and fire personnel
PHASE 1B, TIER 1 (640K people)
- Schools of allied health students & staff
- End state renal disease facility personnel & clients
- Home agency patients & personnel
- Ambulatory, outpatient, medical, dental & behavioral health clinic personnel
- Persons aged 70 years and older
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After record-high day for coronavirus, more vaccine doses heading to Louisiana |
A day after Louisiana saw a record-high increase in confirmed coronavirus cases, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that the vaccine will be available to residents 70 years old and older next week.
Edwards announced that Louisiana will be receiving "sufficient" doses of the Moderna vaccine next week, which will allow the state to start giving the vaccine to those in the next priority group.
Some frontline health care workers and nursing home residents and staff have already received the vaccine. Those people are included in the 1A group of the vaccine plan.
The additional vaccine doses will allow the state to begin vaccinating more people in the 1B group, which includes ambulatory and outpatient health care workers and people 70 years old and older.
State Covid Site
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Creole Holiday Traditions Exhibition |
Monday, January 04, 2021
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
820 St. Louis Street
New Orleans, LA
Price: $12.00 to $15.00 —Children 8 and under are free
Get in the spirit with the opening of holiday exhibition at the Hermann-Grima House! Discover Creole holiday traditions from the 19th-century while touring the Hermann-Grima house and slave quarters, an example of historic preservation and interpretation in the French Quarter. The culmination of the Creole holiday season was a New Year’s Day celebration, when New Orleanians exchanged gifts and called on one another. While on tour visitors will learn about local methods of holiday decorating, culinary traditions, and the experience of the enslaved men and women who made the fanciful holiday celebrations possible. Book your tickets in advance; space is limited and facial coverings are required.
Contact Info
Alyse Mouledoux
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Enjoy all of your TCCNO favorites at home starting TODAY!
We're thrilled to launch our TCCNO TO GO – TAKE OUT MENU now available
Mon., Thurs, & Fri;
12PM-7PM
& Weekends
from; 4PM-7PM!
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634 Louisa Street , New Orleans, LA 70117
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JAN 1 - JAN 7 @ The Prytania Theatres
at Canal Place!
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Prytania Theatres at Canal Place Present...
WONDER WOMAN 1984
12:00PM, 12:30PM, 3:00PM, 3:30PM, 6:00PM, 6:30PM, 9:00PM & 9:30PM
PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN
12:00PM, 2:30PM, 5:00PM, 7:30PM, 10:00PM
PIECES OF A WOMAN
12:00PM, 2:30PM, 5:00PM, 7:30PM, & 10:00PM
HERSELF
12:05PM, 2:35PM, 5:05PM, 7:35PM, 10:00PM
NEWS OF THE WORLD
12:00PM, 2:30PM, 5:00PM, 7:30PM, & 10:00PM
CROODS: A NEW AGE
12:15PM,2:45PM
PINOCCHIO
12:00PM, 2:30PM, & 5:00PM
HUNTER HUNTER
7:30PM & 10:00PM
THE DISSIDENT
5:15PM, 7:45PM, & 10:00 PM
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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
1-4-21
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Robin Barnes presents #SongbirdAtHome
Jan. 4
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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MONDAY JAN 04
SMOOTHIE KING CENTER, NEW ORLEANS, LA
7:00PMCT
FOX SPORTS NEW ORLEANSESPN 100.3FM
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Drive-By Tableaux de Jeanne d'Arc presented by Krewe de Jeanne d'Arc/Joan of Arc Project, January 6, 2021- 6-9pm at Behrman Memorial Park
Celebrating St. Joan of Arc’s birthday and Twelfth Night, Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc presents the Tableaux de Jeanne d’Arc, a medieval-themed live performance drive-by event, inspired by Joan's life and legacy. In a multitude of tableaux we tell the story of Joan from her childhood as a shepherdess to her sainthood. You will see most of the props, characters, performance groups, and music from our annual walking parade as you drive by. Look for some new vignettes as well!
While you wait in line you'll be able to log in and listen to the story of our parade or compete in our Joan Quiz Bowl. We anticipate wait times of approximately 40 minutes so you'll have time to do both!
We are committed to keeping both krewe members and the public safe. We will follow all city and state coronavirus guidelines. All participants will be wearing face masks and will keep 6 feet or more apart. There will be no close contact between people. No throws will be distributed. All viewers must remain in their vehicle wearing masks. All vehicles must have a ticket.
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Tableaux de Jeanne d'Arc
Wed, January 6, 2021
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM CST
Behrman Memorial Park
2529 General Meyer Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70114
$10
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Mardi Gras season kicks off with stationary Joan of Arc parade in Algiers |
the Krewe de Jeanne d'Arc will produce a socially distanced, drive-by event to celebrate the 15th century martyr’s 609th birthday. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., cars will wind slowly past a series of tableau performances in Behrman Memorial Park, 2529 Gen. Meyer Ave., in Algiers. Tickets go on sale New Year's Day.
Tableau is a more-or-less extinct art form, in which actors assume poses as if they were figures in a painting. It has an important role in the history of Carnival, however, since the first Comus parade in 1857 was conceived as a series of rolling tableaux.
Most of the familiar features of the parade will be present, Joan of Arc co-captain Antoinette de Alteriis said. The trumpeters, drummers and bagpipers, the confetti cannon, the knights, sheep, jesters and big birthday cake will all be present and accounted for. An altar-style stage will replace St. Louis Cathedral, where the parade usually pauses to receive a blessing.
Unfortunately, the Amazon marching group, the NOLA Chorus Girl (who usually costume as angels) and live horses will be absent this year, de Alteriis said. But, she promises, the teenage saint’s stylized burning at the stake, attended by the Muff-A-Lotta’s dance troupe, will be particularly stirring.
Stirring, and as coronavirus-conscious as possible. De Alteriis said that all tableau participants will be separated from one another by a minimum of 6 feet (unless they are in family pods), and the car passengers will glide by at an even greater distance. Motorists are encouraged to keep their windows rolled up or to wear masks as they pass through the attraction. Foot traffic is not permitted.
The Joan of Arc stationary parade will pioneer a few "stationary parade" innovations, including offering a book for sale that explains the history of the saint and the parade, plus a drive-thru playlist of Joan-centric music and an online Joan of Arc trivia game to accompany the activity.
De Alteriis said that, under the circumstances, the krewe could have just skipped Carnival 2021, but the tableau performance “gives our members a high point after a horrendous 10 months.”
“We want to usher in 2021 with an artistic creation that will bring joy,” she said.
Tickets, which are $10, will be available beginning Friday, Jan. 1, on Eventbrite. Search for Tableaux de Jeanne d’Arc.
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For more information, to find a provider or to sign up for the Smoking Cessation Trust before the free program ends in 2022, please visit or call: 504-529-5665 or toll-free at 1-855-259-6346 |
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New Year, New Smoke-free You!
Smoking Cessation Trust Shares Quit Tips for Louisiana Smokers
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NEW ORLEANS – As 2020 comes to an end and many people begin to make their New Year’s resolutions, one resolution that consistently appears at the top of many lists is “quitting smoking”—a resolution the Smoking Cessation Trust wholeheartedly supports.
Louisiana’s smoking rate is currently 21.9% (down from 23.1%). The number of adult smokers in the U.S. has also declined to 14.0% (down from 17.1%), demonstrating that while Louisiana is making progress, it still has a long way to go in closing the smoking gap.
“The Smoking Cessation Trust, along with other dedicated cessation programs and providers across Louisiana, has helped contribute to a steady decline in smoking by providing ongoing education, free products and services, that are helping smokers quit their nicotine addiction,” said Mike Rogers, CEO, Smoking Cessation Trust Management Services. “To date, the Trust has managed to help over 113,000 members on their journey to quitting. It is our hope that even more smokers will join us in 2021.”
Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in our country, killing more than 480,000 Americans, including 7,200 Louisianans annually. It also results in more than 41,000 deaths from secondhand smoke exposure, since smoking doesn’t just kill, it can also lead to long-term health issues which, during the current COVID-19 pandemic, is especially problematic. Nicotine dependence, which is both physical and mental, is currently the most common form of chemical dependence in the United States.
While quitting is hard, there are immediate benefits for those of all ages who stop smoking, including return to heart rate and blood pressure normality, improved circulation, improved lung function, and improved smell and taste. Long term benefits to non-smokers include reducing the chance of dying prematurely from smoking related diseases by 60%, a lower risk of stroke, and improvement in overall physical appearance.
As 2021 approaches, the Smoking Cessation Trust reminds Louisiana smokers to ring in the New Year tobacco-free by following these quit steps from the CDC:
Step 1: Set a Quit Date
Pick a date—like the start of the New Year—to quit smoking. Really think about your quit date. Avoid choosing a day where you know you will be busy, stressed, or tempted to smoke (for example, a night out with friends, days where you may smoke at work). This will give you enough time to prepare.
Step 2: Tell Family & Friends that You are Trying to Quit
Telling family, friends and coworkers about a quit attempt has been shown to increase a quitter’s chances of success. By sharing what kind of support a quitter is looking for–either encouragement or accountability–your loved ones can be involved in the process. The more people a smoker has in their corner, the more likely they are to succeed. Have a spouse or friend who wants to quit too? Do it together!
Step 3: Plan for Challenges While Quitting
Stopping smoking is not just about dealing with nicotine cravings. Many smokers need to work through the habitual tendencies surrounding cigarette use. By going to a group workshop (in-person or via telehealth) run by a certified tobacco treatment specialist (“CTTS”), quitters can learn how to work through cravings and triggers like stress, boredom, and nervousness without reaching for a cigarette. Many major hospitals and clinics across the state of Louisiana offer cessation counseling (for a full list, contact the Smoking Cessation Trust).
Step 4: Remove Cigarettes, e-Cigarettes and Other Forms of Tobacco from Your Home, Car and Work
You will be tempted to smoke during your quit. Stay strong; you can do it! Removing things that remind you of smoking will get you ready to quit. A few good ideas are:
● Throw away all your cigarettes (and e-cigarettes). Throw away your matches, lighters, and ashtrays. Remember the ashtray and lighter in your car.
● Don't save one pack of cigarettes “just in case.” Keeping even one pack just makes it easier to start smoking again.
● Remove the smell of cigarettes from your life. Make things clean and fresh at work‚ in your car‚ and at home. Clean your drapes and clothes. Shampoo your car interior. You will be less tempted to light up if you don't smell smoke.
● Have your dentist clean your teeth to get rid of smoking stains. Your teeth will look amazing. When you quit smoking, they will always look that way.
Step 5: Talk with Your Doctor about Nicotine Replacement Therapy or Pharmaceutical Help
Quitters should discuss cessation treatments with their doctor. The Smoking Cessation Trust provides access to all recommended cessation methods through provider partners across Louisiana; knowing an individual’s medical history, the doctor can suggest and prescribe pharmaceuticals or a nicotine replacement therapy that will work best for each smoker. Doctors can also talk about the benefits of quitting and what to expect.
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Ready to step up your vocabulary? |
WORD OF THE DAY
PRONUNCIATION
[ dih-mahr-keyt ]
DEFINITION
to determine or mark off the boundaries or limits of
ORIGIN
Early 19th century; English
ETYMOLOGY
back-formation from demarcation
HISTORY OF USAGE
SYNONYMS
separate, divide, delimit, distinguish
ANTONYMS
attach, combine, connect, join, link, unite
EXAMPLE SENTENCE
One of the girls demarcated the room with tape so her sister wouldn't come on her side.
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NATIONAL THANK GOD IT’S MONDAY DAY
National Thank God It’s Monday Day encourages us to celebrate the first Monday of the new year with vigor and energy.
Not only does the observance focus on the first Monday in January, but on every Monday throughout the year. Mondays are often full of new beginnings. New jobs often start on Mondays. Couples usually marry on weekends and a Monday represents the first work week of their new lives together. Many federal holidays take place on Mondays and therefore special occasions frequently take place on Mondays throughout the year.
Besides the scheduled events, many random events occur on a Monday. When Monday repeats between 52 and 53 times out of the year, important things will happen. It’s 1/7th of our life. Blaming Monday for our woes (traffic) doesn’t improve our personal track record in life (being late). Stop shaming Monday and look at what Monday has to offer.
- Freshly brewed coffee to keep us perky
- Opportunity for a bright future
- 52 chances to see a beautiful sunrise
- A new week share your talents with the world
- 52 opportunities to teach someone a new skill that will better their lives
- Each Monday offers the potential of meeting new people
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NATIONAL SPAGHETTI DAY
National Spaghetti Day on January 4th offers an opportunity to pick your sauce and add it to that long, thin cylindrical pasta of Italian and Sicilian origin. Usually made from semolina flour, this pasta has been a worldwide favorite for ages and loved by millions.
There are a variety of different pasta dishes based on spaghetti, and the sauce determines most of them. Some examples include spaghetti ala Carbonara, garlic and oil, tomato sauce, meat sauce, bolognese, Alfredo sauce, clam sauce or other sauces. We traditionally serve spaghetti dishes topped with grated hard cheeses such as Pecorino Romano, Parmesan and Grana Padano.
The word spaghetti is plural for the Italian word spaghetto, which is a diminutive of spago, meaning “thin string” or “twine.”
American restaurants offered Spaghetti around the end of the 19th century as Spaghetti Italienne (which is believed to have consisted of noodles cooked past al dente and a mild tomato sauce flavored with easily found spices and vegetables such as cloves, bay leaves, and garlic). Decades later, cooks added oregano and basil to many recipes.
Spaghetti Origins
There is a significant debate on the origin of spaghetti. However, we do know that pasta has been consumed for many, many years. There are records in the Jerusalem Talmud of itrium, a kind of boiled dough, commonly available in Palestine from the 3rd to 5th centuries AD. A 9th-century Arab dictionary describes itriyyaas as string-like shapes made of semolina and dried before cooking. In an 1154 writing for the Norman King of Sicily, itriyya is mentioned being manufactured and exported from Norman Sicily. Dried pasta became popular in the 14th and 15th centuries due to its easy storage. People were able to store the dried pasta in ships when exploring the New World. A century later, pasta was present around the globe during the voyages of discovery. (Wikipedia)
On Top of Spaghetti
In March of 2009, the world record for the largest bowl of spaghetti was set and then reset in March of 2010 when a Garden Grove California Buca di Beppo restaurant successfully filled a swimming pool with more than 13,780 pounds of pasta.
Sung to the tune of “On Top of Old Smoky,” the fun children’s song, “On Top of Spaghetti,” was written and originally sung by folk singer Tom Glazer with the Do-Re-Mi Children’s Chorus in 1963.
“On top of spaghetti,
All covered with cheese,
I lost my poor meatball,
When somebody sneezed.
It rolled off the table,
And on to the floor,
And then my poor meatball,
Rolled out of the door.”
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On Deck for January 4, 2021
National Days
On Deck for January 5, 2021
National Days
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Yesterday marked the 62nd Anniversary of the first televised experiments of Dr. Momus Alexander Morgus, the fictional mad scientist whose work has entertained generations of New Orleans TV viewers — known to him as "friends of science."
Morgus the Magnificent, as he was known, was created and performed by actor and radio star Sid Noel and made his debut on WWL-TV on January. 3, 1959, 62 years ago. His program, called "House of Shock," was said to have originated from his lab above the old city ice house and featured experiments wrapped around segments of horror movies.
Morgus became an instant hit for the station, which had signed on just two years earlier. His exploits, presented by the Momus Alexander Morgus Institute (M.A.M.I.), aimed to carry out the mission of what he called the Higher Order, a secret society dedicated to preserving and elevating the planet through science. Morgus' experiments and inventions always seemed to backfire on him by the end of each episode. He was ably assisted by Chopsley, a hulking, mute figure who wore a hood to cover up some unfortunate plastic surgery performed by Morgus.
Also ever-present was E.R.I.C., a former assistant whose brain was preserved in the form of a talking skull. The trio even starred in a 1962 feature film, "The Wacky World of Dr. Morgus." Morgus later televised his experiments on WDSU in the 1970s, WGNO in the 1980s (with episodes that were also nationally syndicated) and WVUE in the 2000s. Sid Noel Rideau (Morgus) passed away in late August 2020.
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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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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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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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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!
Sub Krewes
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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.
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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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Check out @r3r2021 on Instagram and Facebook for area artists you can support by buying or commissioning Mardi Gras decorations, and stay tuned there for custom commemorative throws for this truly unusual Mardi Gras |
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Bring Mardi Gras to Covington and decorate your business or home with some Mardi Gras style!
Register your place by January 15th to be guaranteed a spot on the Rollin' on the 3 Rivers Parade Map. There is no cost to register, woohoo! We are accepting donations to cover costs, and any proceeds will be donated to the Northshore Food Bank.
Maps will be published of participating House Floats in the Covington Area by January 23rd, so have your bling up by then.
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TUESDAY Jan 5
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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3143 Ponce De Leon St,
New Orleans, LA 70119
504 304 0635
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Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce de Leon Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
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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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1-5-21
Jon Cleary New Orleans
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4 PM CST – 6 PM CST
Phil Melancon & His Baby Grand Piano at 24 frames in Canal Place Mall
Prytania Theatres at Canal Place
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Tuesday at 4 PM CST – 6 PM CST
Price: Free · Duration: 2 hr
Prytania Theatre Presents...
Phil Melancon & His Baby Grand Piano at 24 frames in Canal Place Mall
Join us every Tueday & Saturday at our bar, 24 Frames! Phil Melancon takes over our Baby Grand Piano performing your favorite New Orleans Classics & Show Tunes in Phil's iconic New Orleans Style.
The Show Must Go On!
24 Frames Bar at Canal Place
in the Prytania Theatres at Canal Place
333 Canal Street, 3rd Floor
New Orleans, LA
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6:30 PM CST – 7:30 PM CST
Rendez-Vous de l'Alliance: Krewe de Jeanne d'Arc
Online Event
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Tomorrow at 6:30 PM CST – 7:30 PM CST
Price: Free · Duration: 1 hr
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Our monthly Meet and Greet series, spotlighting francophone or Francophile academics, artists, community organizers, and activists is now online, and known as "Les Rendez-Vous de l'Alliance!"
These discussions will take place in English, French, or a mix of the two depending on the speaker.
The first in this series will feature Amy Kirk Duvoisin, founder of the Krewe de Jeanne d'Arc Parade.
Joan of Arc Parade founder, Amy Kirk Duvoisin will discuss the relationship between the 13 year-old New Orleans parade held every year on Joan's birthday of January 6th and the 600 year-old Orléans, France, parade, held each year on May 8th, and how this distinct commonality led to the 2018 New Orleans/Orléans sister city agreement.
The discussion will take place on Zoom, in English on January 5th at 6:30
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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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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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Mandeville
Curbside pick-up by Coastal
Week of January 11th - 15th
For recycling (marsh preservation) before January 11th or after January 15th (and for those who don't use Coastal), drop off trees at 1515 Florida Street (Parish Fairgrounds, located behind Lyon Elementary) throughout January.
For pick-up or recycle, trees must be stripped of all decorations, tinsel and stand. No flocked trees.
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Covington Farmers Market - Wednesday Lunch Market |
1-6-21
- 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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New Digital Museum Experience |
A Look Ahead at Our Online Programs This Week.
January 2021
Join Rebecca Bush, Curator of History at The Columbus Museum, as she discusses how Columbus became known as “Mother-in-Law of the Army” and how World War II made both Columbus and Fort Benning integral components of US military training for generations.
Begin your immersive journey into World War II on the exclusive Early Access Tour!
The National WWII Museum’s private Center for Collections & Archives is excited to present rarely seen artifacts from our vault, not available for public viewing, which give voice to the American experience in World War II.
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Dec. 30 Walter 'Wolfman' Washington & The Roadmasters
1-6-21
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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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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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Don’t forget Thursdays are always free at Ogden Museum for Louisiana residents, courtesy of The Helis Foundation’s Art for All program!
1-7-21
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Ogden Museum
925 Camp Street,
New Orleans , LA 70130
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Grande Krewe
504-309-8309
2305 Decatur Street,
New Orleans, LA 70117
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We're kicking off 2021 with a very special Thirsty Thursday - Free Paella and Spanish wine! Try one of Valencia's best known culinary specialties with some perfectly paired Spanish wines from Vino Wholesale! The tasting starts at 5:30 with Paella ready for 6:30.
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Shop in store at 2305 Decatur St.
Monday - Saturday 12pm - 8pm and Sunday 12pm - 5pm.
SHOP ONLINE 24/7 for free delivery in the New Orleans area with a purchase of $100 or more!
The Krewe
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Thursday, January 07, 2021
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursday, January 14, 2021 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursday, January 21, 2021 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursday, January 28, 2021 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
3700 Orleans Ave
New Orleans, LA
Price: Free
Join us each week for our Free Wine Tasting! Every Thursday form 5 - 7 pm! Crescent City Farmers Market in our parking lot starting at 3 pm!
Live music starts at 6:30 pm!
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Jan. 7
New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins Diboll Circle,
City Park,
New Orleans, LA 70179
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Out of an abundance of caution and in consideration of the safety of visitors and staff, NOMA is temporarily revising our hours of operation.
Beginning January 4, 2021, through March 3, 2021, the museum will now be closed Monday through Wednesday. NOMA will be open to visitors Thursday through Sunday, 10 AM – 6 PM. The Besthoff Sculpture Garden will remain open from Wednesday through Sunday from 9:30 AM through sundown (5 PM). During this interim period, Louisiana residents will receive free museum admission on Thursdays, courtesy of The Helis Foundation.
We are paying close attention to COVID-19 infection rates across our city and state. As per the medical and scientific experts, we are anticipating a spike in January and February following the holidays. NOMA will use this additional day of closure for sanitization protocols, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors and staff.
To ensure social distancing is in place, prepaid, contactless ticketing is encouraged for museum visits.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support!
Susan M. Taylor
The Montine McDaniel Freeman Director
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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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Camellia City Market
January 9
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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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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 9
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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January 9
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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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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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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Title of Show:
Scott’s Color Rhapsody
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Gallery 600 Julia 600 Julia Street New Orleans 70130
Artist: Carol Scott
Description:New Orleans artist displays her brilliance with her signature medium of color pencil.
Opening Date: Artist Reception January 9, 4;00-7:00pm
Closing Date: January 1-31, 2021
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Ticket Information
Ticket PriceGeneral AdmissionFree
DonationFree
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Laughs on the Lake
Sat Jan 09 2021 at 06:00 pm
7902 Breakwater Dr, 7902 Breakwater Drive, New Orleans, United States
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Free comedy and music event
Come to Breakwater Park and bring some chairs or blankets, pull up in your flatbeds or motorcycles, bring some drinks and snack and chill by the lake as we bring you music and comedy from a balcony!
Some tables and chair will be set out for public use. First come first serve. Seating/standing space is outside in public space, picnic style.
Hosted by Jorge Velazquez
with music by Dave till Dawn
Music - 6pm
Comedy - 7pm
Featuring comedians:
Christopher Anthony
James Germain
Brittany Bancroft
Byron Broussard
Brandon Bruffett
Patty Dwyer
Krangus
AJ Bell
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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 9, 2021
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Mandeville Trailhead Community Market
January 9
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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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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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• Explore 8 recorded programs honoring Dr. King and designed for all ages from your own home on your own schedule. Spend the day enjoying programs ranging from dance performances to an Ogden Museum virtual tour to a guided meditation for peace – all at your own pace! Videos will be posted by 10 am on Monday, January 18.
VIDEOS WILL BE POSTED TO THE OGDEN'S WEBSITE SOON. CHECK BACK HERE.
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FREE Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration at the Ogden |
Join the free fun at the Ogden Museum or at home as we use art to imagine a world without racism!
Celebrate at the Museum: Explore the Museum and participate in a scavenger hunt based on works on view in the galleries. Admission is FREE all day.
• Pick up a FREE Ogden Museum MLK Day Celebration Art Activity Bag containing art activities exploring the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement, step-by-step instructions and all supplies. Get your art activity bag after Monday, January 11. A limited number of art activity bags will be available for pick-up at the Museum and all 15 locations of the New Orleans Public Library while supplies last.
• Watch a performance by Dancing Grounds. Dancing Grounds (DG) is a multigenerational arts organization that brings inclusive and accessible dance programs to New Orleans residents of all ages. With youth dance companies, summer camps, and the annual Dance for Social Change Festival, DG creates safe and celebratory spaces in which the lived experiences of youth are truly valued and their unique creative talents are recognized, developed, and celebrated.
• Listen to a specifically curated playlist honoring the memory and message of Martin Luther King Jr. created by the Ogden Museum Teen Interns. This 90 minute collage of songs, spoken word and rhythms are meant to challenge, inspire and promote non-violent communication within our hearts, minds and communities.
• Take a virtual tour of Ogden Museum exploring the Civil Rights Movement through the work of photographer, Ernest C. Withers with Museum Educator, Sara Echaniz. The tour includes an in-depth discussion about photographs from Ogden’s permanent collection along with background information about the photographer.
• Listen to a MLK Day themed storytime by Early Literacy Librarians from The New Orleans Public Library (ages 4-8). Librarians will share a special selection of books and songs about Martin Luther King, Jr., youth involvement in the Civil Rights Movement and imagining a world without racism. The storytime program includes a reading of Martin’s Dream by Jane Kurtz, A Sweet Smell of Roses by Angela Johnson, and What Wonderful World by George David Weiss.
• Be inspired by spoken word performances by poets from the Bard Early College Poetry Club (BECNO). The BECNO Poetry Club is a student organization for poets and fans of poetry at Bard Early College New Orleans. BECNO is a satellite campus of Bard College in Annandale, New York for New Orleans 11th and 12th grade students. Each of the poets you hear today has begun their college experience while enrolled in one of BECNO’s six partner high schools.
• Contribute to a virtual community word cloud inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.
• Create art with artist Kara Crowley featured in Louisiana Contemporary, Presented by the Helis Foundation
• Reflect on a world without racism during a guided meditation for peace. Join Mikhayla Harrell for a 60 minute mindfulness meditation on peace and how to cultivate this quality within ourselves, our communities and on the planet as a whole. Inspired by a meeting between Martin Luther King Jr. and then exiled Vietnamese Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh. They met in Chicago to discuss community, peace, freedom and their shared vision of a more just world built on the foundation of nonviolence. No previous experience with meditation is required.
• Learn more about Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy through storytelling and presentation titled “10 Fun Facts on Dr. King” with New Orleans native and educator Andrea Heard. Andrea Heard aims to empower individuals and organizations through virtual and in-person coaching, online courses, as well as professional development workshops.
• Pick up a FREE Ogden Museum MLK Day Celebration Art Activity Bag containing art activities exploring the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement, step-by-step instructions and all supplies. Get your art activity bag after Monday, January 11. A limited number of art activity bags will be available for pick-up at the Museum and all 15 locations of the New Orleans Public Library while supplies last.
• Art activity bag includes:
• Imagine a Better World: I Have a Dream Doves
• Celebrate Freedom: Freedom Riders Bus
• Remember Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy: Watercolor Peace Signs
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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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Here are the dates of the 2021 Full Moons:
January 2021
The January 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Wolf Moon, will be on Thursday, January 28, 2021 14:16 EST or 19:16 UTC. This will be the second full moon of the Winter 2020-2021 season.
February 2021
The February 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Snow Moon, will be on Saturday, February 27, 2021 03:17 EST or 08:17 UTC. This will be the third and last full moon of the Winter 2020-2021 season.
March 2021
The March 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Worm Moon, on Sunday March 28, 2021 14:48 EST or 18:48 UTC. This will be the first full moon of the Spring 2021 season and the first full moon after spring equinox 2021.
The Vernal Equinox (Spring) will be on March 20, 2021 5:37 EST or 9:37 UTC, about a week before the March Full Moon.
April 2021
The April 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Pink Moon, will be on Monday April 26, 2021 23:31 EST or April 27, 2021 03:31 UTC. This will be the second full moon of the Spring 2021 season.
May 2021
The May 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Flower Moon, will be on Wednesday May 26, 2021 07:14 EST or 11:14 UTC. It will be the third full moon of the Spring 2021 season.
There will also be a Total Lunar Eclipse at the same time as the full moon, technically 5 minutes after the full moon peak.
June 2021
The June 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Strawberry Moon, will be on Thursday June 24, 2021 14:40 EST or 18:40 UTC. This will be the first full moon of the Summer 2021 season as it occurs a few days after the Summer Solstice.
The Summer Solstice is on the calendar for June 20, 2021 23:32 EST or June 21, 2021 3:32 UTC.
July 2021
The July 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Buck Moon, will be on Thursday July 23, 2021 22:37 EST or July 24, 2021 02:37 UTC. This will be the second full moon of the Summer 2021 season.
August 2021
The August 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Sturgeon Moon, will be on Sunday August 22, 2021 08:02 EST or 12:02 UTC. This will be the third full moon of the Summer 2021 season.
And the August 2021 full moon will also be the third full moon of the Summer 2021 Season. As this season will have 4 full moons, this full moon will also be a seasonal blue moon.
September 2021
The September 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Harvest Moon, will be on Monday September 20, 2021 19:55 EST or 23:55 UTC. This will be the fourth full moon of the Summer 2021 season.
The Autumn Equinox is on the calendar for September 22, 2021 15:21 EST or 19:21 UTC. As the September full moon will be closer to the Autumn Equinox than the October full moon, it will be called the Full Harvest Moon.
October 2021
The October 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Hunter’s Moon will be on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 10:57 EST or 14:57 UTC.
November 2021
The November 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Beaver Moon, will be on Friday November 19, 2021 03:58 EST or 8:58 UTC.
There will also be a penumbral lunar full moon eclipse during the November full moon, technically a few minutes after the peak. The moon will pass through the Earth’s penumbra resulting in a slight dimming of the moon’s surface. You likely won’t be able to tell the difference from a regular full moon.
December 2021
The December 2021 Full Moon, also called Full Cold Moon, will be on Saturday December 18, 2021 23:36 EST or December 19, 2021 04:36 UTC.
The Winter Solstice is on the calendar for December 21, 2021 10:59 EST or 15:59 UTC.
What are the names of 2021 full moons?
The names of the 2021 full moons are as follows:
- January: Full Wolf Moon
- February: Full Snow Moon
- March: Full Worm Moon
- April: Full Pink Moon
- May: Full Flower Moon
- June: Full Strawberry Moon
- July: Full Buck Moon
- August: Full Sturgeon Moon
- September: Full Harvest Moon
- October: Full Hunter’s Moon
- November: Full Beaver Moon
- December: Full Cold Moon
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6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Hyatt Centric French Quarter
New Orleans, LA
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Hyatt Centric French Quarter
New Orleans, LA
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Dinner Detective Interactive Murder Mystery
Dinner Show
New Orleans Detective Murder Mystery
Dinner Show
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At The Dinner Detective, you’ll tackle a hilarious and challenging crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it! Our engaging and unique murder mystery dinner theatre performances have been playing across the country since 2004 |
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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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