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Wednesday December 9, 2020 |
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ONLINE AUCTION
BENEFITS WYES
Bid on everything from unique adventure and sporting experiences to staycations, vacations, home furnishings, décor, art , food, wine, spirits
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HIGH-CAPACITY, DRIVE-THRU COVID-19 TESTING IN NEW ORLEANS |
NEW ORLEANS —
Pre-registration is available but is not required. Individuals who pre-register at DoINeedACovid19Test.com will be directed to an express lane; those who do not pre-register will be directed to the regular lane where they can relay contact and health information to staff.
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There have been 102 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and one new death in New Orleans since yesterday
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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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. 9
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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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 |
12-9-20
- 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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New Digital Museum Experience |
A Look Ahead at Our Online Programs This Week.
DECEMBER 2020
Wednesday, December 9
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (CT)
Join us for this fascinating exchange about the career and work of Dr. Michael Geyer, one of the foremost authorities on the German military, the Third Reich, and World War II.
Wednesday, December 9
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. (CT)
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December 11: Zoom Link (ID: 824 3468 9414 | Passcode: 523277)
Fees/Admission:FREE TO WATCH
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2020 Annual Meeting Video Series: Looking Forward to 2021
DECEMBER 9 | 12PM
No registration required.
TODAY - PART 2
Watch Chairman Brandon Davis sit down with David Ellis, President & CEO of Entergy New Orleans. The interview will be a short insightful discussion reflecting on 2020 and anticipating what 2021 has in store.
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As we round the final turn on 2020 and the great deal of adversity that's accompanied it, it's about time we set our sights on 2021 - a new year, full of new opportunities. The New Orleans Chamber of Commerce invites you to our restructured, complimentary Annual Meeting Luncheon. Join us virtually, over three days, to hear from CEOs, who will share positive outlooks that 2021 can hold for New Orleans and our region |
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New Orleans Jazz Museum
400 Esplanade Avenue
New Orleans
Watch on Facebook.
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Virtual Concert: JFA All-Star Jazz Ensemble
- Wednesday, December 9, 2020
- 2:00 PM 3:00 PM
- New Orleans Jazz Museum
- 400 Esplanade AvenueNew Orleans
The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jazz Foundation of America present an all-star jazz ensemble virtual performance featuring Jay Griggs on guitar, Stephen Chaplin on keyboard, Shawn Manguno on drums, and Grayson Brockamp on bass.
Enjoy live music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for their weekly virtual concerts, in which dynamic jazz musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in every Thursday at 2pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
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766 Harrison Ave,
New Orleans, LA 70124
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5 PM CST – 7 PM CST
Vendor Fest + Art Market on Harrison Ave
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Today at 5 PM CST – 7 PM CST
Vendor Fest is Wednesday, December 9th from 5 till 7pm at Little Miss Muffin on Harrison Ave! Join us and wonderful local artists as we connect creativity to our Lakeview community! Christmas gifts galore with snacks and bubbly too! See you Wednesday
Live music + good for the whole family.
Come support our local retail vendors.
Showcasing:
Music by the very active Greater New Orleans violinist and music teacher Stephanie Screen.
Gitter Gallery:
You'll get to meet nationally acclaimed gallery owner, folk art artist and collector Doug Gitter who developed the award winning Clementine Hunter Collection and has been featured in "Oprah's Favorites Things"
And Palace Market on Frenchmen artists like:
Nurhan Gokturk:
New York turned NOLA's popular multidisciplinary artist and urban designer from New York Nurhan Gokturk. You'll love his use of fine lines!
Bow Shoeshoe:
Bow Shoeshoe's speciality bow ties, medical grade masks, and garments are not only unique, beautiful, breathable and vibrant, they are made with South African fabric called shoeshoe. Bow Shoeshoe helps empower the people of Lesotho, allowing them to earn a fair wage, develop marketable skills, and strengthen the bonds of community members by working together as a team. It truly does take a village to produce each Bow Shoeshoe product.
New Orleans City Portraits:
Nola City's illustrator brings prints to you with a mixture of nostalgia, modern design, and bold color, all set in New Orleans.
Wednesday, December 9th 5pm - 7pm!
Shop local while we bring the New Orleans Wednesday music festival tradition to Harrison Avenue at Little Miss Muffin.
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Supernova will celebrate 10 works of light-based art, including the debut of William Nemitoff’s Iris of Memory–a permanent installation anchoring the plaza site. Supernova will also feature seven temporary exhibitions by local artists, and Michel Varisco’s permanent work Turning: Prayer Wheels for the Mississippi River.
“This fall marks the 5th Anniversary of the Lafitte Greenway’s opening, at a moment when public need for safe outdoor spaces, access to the arts, community connection, and support of local artists and businesses has never been greater,” said Friends of Lafitte Greenway Executive Director, Sophie Vorhoff, “Transforming our annual gala into a celebration of light, joy, and wonder during the holiday season feels like the perfect way to honor the Greenway’s birthday while responding to the community need.”
While Supernova is free for the public to view, it is a critical fundraiser for the Lafitte Greenway. Individuals and businesses have the opportunity to support the exhibit and future Greenway programming and improvements through making a donation. In exchange for donations, participants receive “doubluminary” tokens to exchange for exclusive perks and specials at participating local businesses from December 1, 2020 to January 15, 2021. The “Star Business” program is designed to bring foot-traffic and support to local businesses around the Lafitte Greenway that have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Don't Miss SuperNova - A Cool Light Show on the Lafitte Greenway |
Celebrate the Greenway's 5th Birthday with a 2-week spectacle of light and wonder on the brand new Greenway Plaza -- outdoors at a safe social distance. This free, safe, and socially distanced outdoor experience will inspire joy and community healing, drive foot-traffic and customers to local businesses, and raise critical funds for the Greenway’s growth in 2021.
Supernova will be the first program to activate the new Greenway Plaza, a vibrant and welcoming community space where the Greenway meets the Bayou St. John (approx. 3200 Lafitte Ave) that will open in early December. The Plaza is a transformation of the former driveway and parking of the newly redeveloped Brake Tag Pavilion building–an open-air, covered community space on the Greenway. These 2020 projects have transformed the area from a space designed for cars to a place for people, with public art, seating, stormwater infrastructure, and native plantings.
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5:30 PM CST – 7:30 PM CST
Holiday Business Card Exchange
Gretna Cultural
Center for the Arts
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5:30 PM CST – 7:30 PM CST
The Holidays are here, and the Jefferson Chamber cordially invites you to join us at the Gretna Cultural Center for the Arts for a festive evening of networking, food and fun! December's Holiday Business Card Exchange is the perfect opportunity to catch up with clients and friends, or find new business.
Admission is free for members of the Jefferson Chamber and/or the Jefferson Convention and Visitors Bureau and $20 for prospective members.
The Holiday Business Card Exchange is presented by Daul Insurance Agency, Inc.
*Attendance will be capped to ensure social distancing. You must register in advance to attend
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*See details on the ticket page for signed copies of the book*
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The move from spectator to participant is a quantum leap. Yet each Mardi Gras in New Orleans, thousands of people make that leap, abandoning inhibition and reveling in the ever-growing creative phenomenon of marching krewes.
To celebrate this untold story, I Wanna Do That! Celebrating the Magic of Mardi Gras Marching Krewes, bursts with over 200 full color photographs that document this important New Orleans-centered cultural movement. As local arts critic Doug McCash says, "At this juncture, marching krewes are one of the best art stories in the city."
Realizing that the marching krewe field has expanded exponentially, our team knew it was a story that must be told. Two incredibly talented local photographers worked tirelessly to document the creative energy of the 2020 Mardi Gras season for this book, to tell and share the unique story of the 300+ marching krewes in New Orleans. I Wanna Do That! is perfect gift for anyone who loves New Orleans.
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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 4, 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.
Info
Cuisine, Music, Seasonal
Dec 4, 2020
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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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Dec. 9
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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Premiers at 8pm
on YouTube at Esoterotica, Erotica from New Orleans
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TODAY AT 8 PM CST
Esoterotica Podcast - Desirous Dreams
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Today at 8 PM CST
An Erotic Evening of Making Manifest the Desires of Your Dreams into Realities.
Do you have a sexy story to share? We love new voices, and would love to hear yours!
Wednesday, December 9th
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Merry Christmas from
2 Amigos!
Tuesday - Saturday
11am -8pm
takeout & curbside available
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Ready to step up your vocabulary? |
WORD OF THE DAY
PRONUNCIATION
[ mi-ney-shuhs ]
DEFINITION
menacing; threatening
ORIGIN
Mid 17th century; Latin
ETYMOLOGY
from Latin minax, minac- ‘threatening’ (from minari ‘threaten’) + -ous
HISTORY OF USAGE
SYNONYMS
alarming dangerous frightening threatening
ANTONYMS
aiding, assisting, helping, unthreatening, harmless
EXAMPLE SENTENCE
The dog was minacious, always snarling at anyone who came to the door.
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CHRISTMAS CARD DAY
Each year around this time, friends and families begin mailing their holiday cards. Christmas Card Day on December 9th serves as a reminder to get your stamps, envelopes, and cards together so you can share your holiday cheer.
Sending a card during the holidays hasn’t always been a tradition. In Victorian England, sending Penny Post was inexpensive and frequent. It was also considered rude to ignore a written message. One particularly popular Victorian invented the holiday card out of necessity. Sir Henry Cole received frequent letters, and it left him little time for other responsibilities. In 1843, he asked his friend J.C. Horsley to illustrate a design he had in mind. Soon, Cole was off to the printer, and he mailed the first Christmas card in the Penny Post to friends, family, and many acquaintances.
Today, we mail a variety of cards at Christmastime. The tradition of Christmas cards continues in a broader sense. Social and electronic media keep us connected in this modern world more than ever before. However, the Christmas card continues to be a part of our annual tradition, even if it takes on a different style or pattern.
- Photo cards – Many families take an annual holiday photo specifically for mailing to friends and family. These photos may be snapshots or professional photos. Most families save them from social media, so they remain a surprise when they arrive in the mail, too.
- Christmas letter – These letters often highlight the events for each family member for the year. Not everyone has social media, so it’s a nice way to catch up with friends and family. The letters usually run a page in length, but some letter writers have a lot more to say.
- Postcards – These simple cards generally send the same holiday message a regular Christmas card does, but without a fold or an envelope. With a photo on one side and a simple message on the other, they are quick and easy to send, too.
- Business card – Christmas cards also come from businesses who want to remind us they still want our business. As a marketing tool, businesses know their best customers like to be remembered during the holidays, too.
- New Year’s cards – The holidays do get busy, and some of us put off sending any holiday cards until New Year. They still want to keep in touch with family and friends, so they send their good wishes in the form of a Happy New Year card. So, don’t mark anyone off your Christmas card list until after the first of the year.
These holiday cards may be the only communication we receive all year long from a friend or family member. Even if we spent an abundance of time with them once, these once-a-year notes touch us with a bit of meaning this time of year. We take the time to connect once again and say, “We’re thinking of you.”
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NATIONAL PASTRY DAY
National Pastry Day celebrates one of the world’s most favored baked goods. On December 9th, visit your local bakery and pick up one or two of your favorite kinds.
The pastry is a name given to a large variety of baked goods which are made with ingredients such as flour, sugar, milk, butter, shortening, baking powder, and eggs. Pastry dough is rolled out thinly and then used as a base for different baked products. A few of the more common bakery items include pies, tarts, quiches, and pasties. Bakers create both savory and sweet dishes from the doughs they create. Additionally, they continue to develop new and delicious creations all the time!
- Pastries can be traced as far back as the ancient Mediterranean where they had almost paper-thin, multilayered baklava and Phyllo dough.
- Pastry making began in Northern Europe after the Crusaders brought it back from the Mediterranean.
- French and Italian Renaissance chefs eventually perfected the puff and choux pastries while 17th and 18th-century chefs brought new recipes to the table. Included in the innovative recipes were Napoleons, cream puffs and eclairs.
Culinary historians often consider French pastry chef Antonin Careme (1784 – 1833) to have been the original great master of pastry making in modern times.
Many different types of pastry deliver baked goods that make our mouths water. Most of them fall into one of the following categories:
- Shortcrust pastry – simplest and most common.
- Sweetcrust pastry – similar to the shortcrust but sweeter.
- Flaky pastry – simple pastry that expands when cooked.
- Puff pastry – has many layers that cause it to puff when baked.
- Choux pastry – very light pastry that is often filled with cream or other fillings.
- Phyllo pastry – paper-thin pastry dough that is used in many layers.
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On Deck for December 9, 2020
National Days
On Deck for December 10, 2020
National Days
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New Orleans is no stranger to epidemics. One of the most destructive pandemics in early New Orleans was yellow fever. The first reported deaths took place in 1796 when 600 deaths were reported – roughly six-percent of the city’s total population at the time – although reliable statistics did not begin to appear until 1817. By 1819 there were 2,190 deaths from yellow fever alone. Some years were mild with less than a dozen deaths, but others were horrific. The peak season was between July and October
The period from 1853 through 1858 was one such tragedy. All told there were 18,063 deaths from yellow fever. This did not include deaths from malaria, smallpox, cholera, influenza, and other causes. The newspapers carried daily tallies of hospitalizations, deaths, and internments such as this excerpt from a notice in the Daily Picayune on August 28, 1853. It is no wonder that New Orleans earned the sobriquet “The Nation’s Necropolis.” This was during a period when the body of medical knowledge regarding sanitation, germs, bacteria, and viruses was woefully inadequate.
1878 was the last major outbreak during which 4,046 people died of yellow fever. By the time officials and medical authorities figured out the root cause and a solution, it would be 1905 when the last outbreak of yellow fever was reported in New Orleans. That year was considered a success when only 437 deaths were reported. This was also the last outbreak of yellow fever in the United States.
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If you think that the current pandemic guidelines from the CDC and local government are intrusive, you may wish to consider how past pandemics were handled. The photograph below from the archives of the Times-Picayune is from 1897 and shows a quarantine camp – an attempt to stem a recent flare-up in yellow fever in New Orleans.
After a difficult year in 1878 when 4,046 death were reported from yellow fever, strict controls managed to slow the spread so that in the 17-year span between 1879 and 1896 there were a total of 23 deaths from yellow fever. But during the summer of 1897 yellow fever came back. The citizens and officials were determined to prevent another disaster. Quarantine camps were established to isolate people who had traveled to and from areas thought to be dangerous or for those who had already contracted yellow fever.
Beginning in 1893, the city had invested heavily in improving the unsanitary conditions that plagued the city. They realized that the city’s survival would depend on their ability to keep New Orleans drained, dry, adequately supplied with water for drinking and fire protection, and provided with a sanitary sewerage system. But it was not until 1896 when the New Orleans Drainage Commission was organized to carry out a master drainage plan for the city. Three years later, in 1899, the Sewerage and Water Board was authorized by the Louisiana Legislature to furnish, construct, operate, and maintain a water treatment and distribution system and a sanitary sewerage system for New Orleans.
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If only life were that simple again.
DOWN MEMORY LANE!!!!!
WARNING: If you are not a senior don't bother to look at these pictures, because you will not understand!
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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 5-30
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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Dec 3 - Dec 24
Buy a photo package in advance online and reserve your spot.
BOOK AN APPOINTMENT
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Join us in Center Court for Photos with Santa Claus! Pictures are taken by Welliver Productions.
This year, Santa photos will be by appointment only, with a limited number of appointments per day
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.Santa Photo & Train - Covid-19 Precautions:
The entrance for Santa Photos will be near Café du Monde. We ask that all customers please use the handwashing stations at the photo entrance before entering the green ramp to take photos.
The entrance for the train will be the ramp near Victoria’s Secret.
In order to practice social distancing, there will be 6ft social distancing markers on the floor for the train and photos to space everyone out safely.
Santa will be seated in the sleigh for photos. All customers will be seated in front of the sleigh on a bench. Once everyone is seated, masks can be removed to take the pictures. Once photos are complete, masks will need to be put back on. Children under 2 years of age do not need to wear masks.
Parents and/or Guardians are encouraged to be in the photo and hold children who are unable to successfully sit alone on the bench.
The photo bench will be sanitized after each Santa Photo appointment.
The train seats will be sanitized after each ride and the children will be spaced out using every other seat on the train.
Adults will not be able to ride the train this year.
Children will not be able to ride a second time on the train if there is a line of guests waiting to ride.
Santa Photos
Date: November 21st – December 24th, 2020
Hours:
Monday – Saturdays: 10am – 7:30pm
Sunday: noon – 6pm
Where: Center Court
Cost:
B. Two 5x7s - $24.99
C. Four 3.5x5s - $24.99
D. Eight Wallets - $24.99
E. One 5x7 and two 3.5x5s - $24.99
F. One 5x7 and Four Wallets - $ 24.99
G. Two 3.5x5s and Four Wallets - $24.99
H. Special - Two 3.5x5s, Two 5x7s and Four Wallets - $39.99
I. Ultimate - Two 5x7s, Four 3.5x5s, Eight Wallets and Select Image Emailed to You! - $89.99
North Pole Express
Date: November 26st –
January 8, 2021
Hours:
Monday – Saturdays:
10am – 8:00pm
Sunday: noon – 6pm
Where: Center Court
Cost: $2 per Child OR 10 rides for $10 - Cash Only
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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 6, 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 6, 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 Country Club
634 Louisa St.
New Orleans, LA 70117
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Reveillon dinner is a creole culinary tradition. During the month of December enjoy a festive feast to reawaken the senses and celebrate the joys of the season. This year we are featuring a Petite Reveillon meal, 4 courses served family-style. Perfect for sharing among friends or family while drinking cocktails or wine. Can be served for four (as pictured), split in half for a date night duet, or served as a single meal to enjoy all by yourself. $60.
Reveillon is available Thursday - Monday after 3pm.
PETITE REVEILLON DINNER
FIRST COURSE
Seafood Board - Grilled octopus, whipped salted cod, cured Scottish salmon & Louisiana white shrimp with caper berries & Key Lime aioli
SECOND COURSE
Truffled Chick Pea Soup - Parmesan Tuiles and smoky paprika crema
THIRD COURSE
Foie Gras en Gelee - Hudson Valley foie gras mousse with Aperol gelee & grilled bread
FOURTH COURSE
Petit Filet Stanley- Chargrilled filets of beef with banana tempura, horseradish cream & red wine jus.
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Here’s where you can chop your own Christmas tree near New Orleans
This St. Tammany Parish farm boasts exotic Christmas trees from around the world.
According to the website, the farm and the Christmas tree farm opens every Thursday and Friday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. through Dec. 18. On Saturdays and Sundays, the farm opens from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Dec. 20. All dates and hours are weather permitting.
The farm allows cut by appointment from Dec. 22 and Dec. 24, before it closes for the season.
985-863-5569
Steele’s Christmas Tree Farm celebrates 40 years in Washington Parish.
This Christmas tree farm supplies trees such as Leyland Cypress, Carolina Sapphire and Burki Cedar. Steele’s has over 1,500 trees ranging from 5 feet to 18 feet tall.
Hours of operation for the season are Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. until 5:30 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The farm provides saws for your selection, or workers on-site offer to help you. They also provide free shaking and bailing of all trees. Snow flocking is also an available option.
985-848-5133
Yawn Station Christmas Tree Farm opens on Nov. 30 to tag or cut field trees.
Owners say Fraser firs will also arrive in time for opening day.
Visitors can take a train ride through the farm to pick out the perfect tree. Varieties include Leyland Cypress (Leighton Green, Naylor Blue, Murray’s Ovensii) and Young Arizona Cypress (Carolina Sapphire and Blue Ice). The trees range from 3 to 13 feet in height.
Yawn Station provides saws, cart and netting for tree cutting. The farm will also offer drilling for your stand.
There are picnic tables and a play area for families wanting to spend a little extra time on the farm.
Farm owners say all trees must be picked up on or before Dec.r 13. The farm will close for the 2020 season after Dec. 13.
Additional services include flocking, tree stands and wreaths. The farm opens daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
985-878-6223 or 985-507-3236
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Here’s where you can chop your own Christmas tree near New Orleans |
Look for this family-owned, choose-and-cut tree farm in Tangipahoa Parish offering trees from 3 feet to 12 feet. Christmas Town opens starting at 2 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.
Following opening day, the farm opens from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 28 to Nov. 29. After opening weekend, Christmas Town hours are from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Call to confirm hours before arrival.
Farm owners say this year they will also sell fresh garland and wreaths.
985-514-3481
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Tiger Branch Christmas Trees opens Dec. 5 and Dec. 6 for the 2020 season.
Choose from trees like Carolina Saphire, Leyland Cypress and Blue Ice at this St. Tammany Parish tree farm in Covington. The owners provide all the supplies such as saws and wrapping.
Everyone is welcome, even your canine friends, as long as they remain leashed at all times.
Tiger Branch only accepts cash or check. No professional photographers, please.
985-893-5520
Country Pines is a family-owned and operated Christmas tree farm in the Lee Road area. The farm opens on Nov. 28 for the season.
For the 2020 season, the farm opens Dec. 4 – Dec. 5 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
After opening day, the farm opens on weekends from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Christmas, weather permitting. The farm offers Leyland Cypress and Carolina Sapphire.
Visitors can have employees help out at the choose-and-cut farm or saw trees on their own. Hand saws will be provided. Trees are $7 per foot.
985-260-0165
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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.
JP proposes to discuss possibility of parades in May with new safety, flexibility measures In early December, the Jefferson Parish council will meet to talk about the possibility of celebrating Mardi Gras, even if it's later than usual. there are discussion about parading in May pending a vaccine. Other ideas, like masks and gloves for riders, a limit on bands and floats, and other safety measures are also planned for discussion
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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DEC 7 - DEC 10 AT THE PRYTANIA THEATRES AT CANAL PLACE
Prytania Theatres at Canal Place
Tickets on sale for all shows NOW!
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THE PRYTANIA THEATRES AT CANAL PLACE PRESENTS...
THE PROM
12:05 PM, 2:35 PM, 5:05 PM, 7:35 PM, & 10:00 PM
DIE HARD
12:15 PM, 2:45 PM, 5:15 PM, 7:45 PM, & 10:15 PM
HALF BROTHERS
12:15 PM, 2:15 PM, 4:15 PM, 6:15 PM, 8:15 PM, & 10:00 PM
HARRY POTTER & THE GOBLET OF FIRE
1:00 PM, 4:30 PM, & 8:00 PM
MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM
1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM, & 9:00 PM
WHITE CHRISTMAS
12:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM, & 9:00 PM
THE CROODS: A NEW AGE
12:00 PM, 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:30 PM, & 10:00 PM
MANK
2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
FREAKY
2:45 PM & 10:00 PM
THE LIFE AHEAD
12:00 PM & 5:00 PM
LET HIM GO
12:15 PM, 5:20 PM, & 7:45 PM
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MANGIAMO.
LET’S EAT.
In December, Chef Rebecca Wilcomb is offering the “Feast of the Seven Fishes”, the traditional Italian-American Christmas dinner. Served as the nightly ‘Feed Me’, the four course meal showcases carefully selected sustainable, local seafood.
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Gianna
700 Magazine St
New Orleans, LA 70130
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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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Meet author / WWL News anchor
Sheba Turk! ( yes, in the flesh)
Thursday, December 10th. 12-1 pm
Get lunch. Get FREE book!
Eat and Read at Melba’s.
1525 Elysian Fields Ave,
New Orleans, LA 70117
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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!
12-10-20
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Ogden Museum
925 Camp Street,
New Orleans , LA 70130
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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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Watch LIVING IN THE NEW NORMAL: CHALLENGES FOR NON-PROFITS
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on Thursday, December 10
at 7:00 p.m
LIVING IN THE NEW NORMAL: CHALLENGES FOR NON-PROFITS
Non-profit organizations across the New Orleans region offer important community services in a diverse array of areas. Most are dependent on financial support from businesses and individuals to continue their operations. But during the COVID-19 pandemic that financial support has been under strain. How community groups are coping is the focus of the next installment of the continuing WYES series LIVING IN THE NEW NORMAL: CHALLENGES FOR NON-PROFITS.
This is the sixth episode in the series LIVING IN THE NEW NORMAL.
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3-COURSE WINTER TRUFFLE MENU $55
Chef Ryan Hacker's THURSDAY Featured Menu
First
LIGHTLY CURED DIVER SCALLOP
Truffle Vinaigrette, Serrano Chile, Lemon
Second
WINTER TRUFFLE RISOTTO
Black Truffle Butter, Grana Padano
Third
TRUFFLE STUFFED CHICKEN EN CROUTE
Mushroom Fricassee, Chicken Jus
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NEW December Hours + Parking
December 10 - January 3
Breakfast / Lunch Thursday - Sunday, 9 am - 2 pm
Dinner Thursday, 6 - 9 pm / Friday - Saturday, 5:30 - 9 pm
Bubbles at Brennan's Happy Hour Thursday - Sunday, 9 am - 2 pm
FREE PARKING Every Thursday
$8 PARKING Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday
For up to 6 Hours at Omni Royal Hotel Parking Garage / 621 St. Louis Street
*Must show your receipt to valet attendant*
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417 Royal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-525-9711
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THURSDAYS in December
FREE PARKING Every Thursday
$8 PARKING Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday
For up to 6 Hours at Omni Royal Hotel Parking Garage / 621 St. Louis Street
*Must show your receipt to valet attendant*
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HOLIDAY COCKTAIL CLASS SERIES!
December 10th
6-6:30 pm
Hone your cocktail-making skills, add to your cocktail history knowledge, and sip on your personally-crafted cocktail.
Thursday, December 3 / 6:00-6:30 PM: ABSINTHE FRAPPE
Thursday, December 10 / 6:00 - 6:30 PM: OLD FASHIONED
Thursday, December 17 / 6:00 - 6:30 PM: BRANDY MILK PUNCH
$25 per ticket
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417 Royal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-525-9711
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CCFM Returns to Mid-City this Thursday!
The Mid-City Market returns, in an amazing NEW LOCATION! That’s right, in partnership with the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORD), the Crescent City Farmers Market (CCFM) is adding another market to the weekly line-up. Starting this week, on December 10th, you can make your groceries in the fresh air, directly from growers, at the Lafitte Greenway Plaza on Thursdays from 3-7pm.
We are excited to celebrate our return with Friends of Lafitte Greenway during SUPERNOVA on the Greenway - a luminary art exhibit bringing light and life to celebrate the Greenway’s 5th birthday.
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Felicity Church
1220 Felicity St, New Orleans, LA, 70130
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Candlelight Holiday: Featuring Tchaikovsky at Felicity Church
10, 14, 21 Dec
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Music: Performed by local New Orleans Musicians of the Listeso String Quartet
👉 A very intimate atmosphere will be created, as there will be candles that will illuminate the space. For the safety of our audience, all of the candlelight will be provided through flameless candles.
📅 Dates and times: Various dates at 5:30 pm and 8:30pm (select during purchase)
⏳ Duration: The concert will be 1 hour long. Doors will open 1 hour prior to the start time on your ticket. The performance will start promptly at the start time and doors will be closed once the performance starts. No late entry is permitted under any circumstances.
📍 Where: Felicity Church
🚗 Parking: Free neighborhood street parking in the Lower Garden District, and paid parking on Magazine Street until 6pm
👤 Age requirement: Must be 10 years old or older to attend. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
♿ Accessibility: This venue is ADA compliant.
🔗 Safety Measures: You can read the safety measures for this event here. Please note: attendees will be required to wear a mask to enter and at all times during the event.
❓ Please note: These performances will have very limited capacity to ensure socially distant seating. Seating is first come first served.
Tentative Program - Subject To Change
Performed by local New Orleans classical musicians of the Listeso String Quartet
- Antonio Vivaldi: “Winter” (L’inverno) from the Four Seasons
- Allegro non molto
- Largo
- Allegro
- Nutcracker: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and Waltz of the Flowers
- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Serenade for Strings, 2nd Movement
- Swan Lake - Theme from the ballet by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky waltz sleeping beauty tchaikovsky
- Johann Strauss Radetzky march
- Johann Strauss Thunder and Lightning Polka
- Claude Debussy: Clair De Lune
- Astor Piazzolla Oblivion
- Astor Piazzola: Primavera Porteño from The Cuatro Estaciones Porteñas
- Traditional Winter Songs
Description
The wildly popular Fever Originals Candlelight series is having a special Christmas performance! Whether you’re looking for a beautifully unique classical music performance or a romantic candlelit experience to warm you up, this performance is for you. You don’t need to know all things classical music to enjoy the evening, simply sit back and savor the stunning pieces you’ll hear. The concert will be held in a beautiful venue with comfortable settings so you can enjoy classical music in a laid back yet classy atmosphere while your surroundings flicker by candlelight. Prepare to be taken into the clouds with these most treasured masterpieces!
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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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THURSDAY AT 8 PM CST
Songs of Christmas
Online Event
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Thursday at 8 PM CST
Pianist Harry Mayronne plays songs for the Christmas and holiday season
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4800 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70119
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December 2020
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January 2021
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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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7pm - A Nola Noel
Le Petit Theatre's Live Outdoor Holiday Musical in the Abita Park
Tickets for purchase online at
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FRIDAY AT
5 PM CST – 9 PM CST
Abita Springs’ Fête De Noël
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5 PM CST – 9 PM CST
Join us in celebration of the holiday season!
Events throughout town include:
5pm - Tree Lighting Ceremony on stage at the Trailhead Museum
5-9pm - Holiday Shopping Market at the Trailhead
"Shop, Eat, Drink & Be Merry!"
Masks required
Socially distanced seating - masks required
5-9pm - Holiday "Porch" Crawl
A Covid Friendly Crawl. Walk or drive through Historic Downtown Abita & enjoy the lights
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INTERACTIVE CHRISTMAS THEMED HAUNT
The haunted house has swapped its pumpkins for Christmas lights, zombies for elves. Your favorite holiday takes a demonic turn in this Christmas themed interactive haunted house. Keep your eyes peeled and find all of your favorite holidays traditions but this time full of holiday jeer
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New Orleans
Nightmare Haunted House
319 Butterworth St,
New Orleans, LA 70121
WHAT IS KRAMPUS: A CHRISTMAS HAUNTED HOUSE?
We have transformed our haunted house into a Christmas wonderland, although it won’t be all glitter and snowflakes. You better watch out. You better not cry. Horrifying Christmas characters will haunt all those who enter. Forget those old, boring traditions. Come celebrate the holiday like never before.
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TODAY AT 7 PM CST – 8:30 PM CST
A Very Merry Christmas Spectacular
30 by Ninety Theatre
880 Lafayette St.
Mandeville, LA 70448
(844) THE-3090
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30 by Ninety Theatre presents the 2nd Annual A Very Merry Christmas Spectacular!
Tis the season to be jolly, fa la la la la…. Bring the whole family to this spirited celebration of the holidays featuring local performers of all ages. A glittering spectacle of singing and dancing that will certainly get you ready for the holidays! Complimentary MILK & COOKIES at every performance!
Santa's List of Performers:
The Silver Bells
Julie Doss
Kay Larsen
Heather Sims
The Merry Jingles Choir
Ellie Arch
Christopher Bonanno
Lillian Candebat
Claire Carpenter
Kate Comeaux
Livi Elu
Addison Fitzmorris
Emmie Giovingo
Isabelle Haley
Sophia Harrison
Claire Holland
Reese Maguire
Brock Moran
Sarah Moran
Hope Pool
Samantha Richards
Musical Merriment
Noah Comeaux
Nate Sims
Santa Claus
Gary Ranatza
Per state mandate, patrons will be required to wear face coverings while attending events at 30 by Ninety.
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Click on the Links below to reserve your spot.
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Gather your elves, grab your holiday gear, and have yourself a merry little Virtual ChristmasFest, this year.Stretch your skill set with Nutcracker Ballet Fundamentals featuring the New Orleans Ballet Association and Intro to Irish Dance with the Muggivan School of Irish Dance and Jingle Bell Flow presented by Fit NOLA.
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- Create festive decorations with Cool Yule Crafts featuring local art educator, Miriam Denis-Harper and Merry Masterpieces presented by KidsmART!
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- Exercise your family spirit with Move Ya Mistletoes, Hip Hop Christmas Cardio Dance, and Family-Elfercise presented by NORD and MOVE YA BRASS.
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- Concoct magical memories with Seasonal Science and STEM NOLA!
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- Unleash your imagination with Nightly Book Readings, featuring special guests!
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Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts
325 Minor Street
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 461-9475
Fri, Dec 11 - 7:30pm
Sat, Dec 12 - 7:30pm
Sun, Dec 13 - 6:00pm
Tickets $30
Back for the second edition of her carport mysteries, Meemaw Marie Macalusa is having a MEEMAW MYSTERY THEATER CHRISTMAS PAWTY, and you’re invited! MeeMaw and her acting troupe of relatives put their own murder mystery spin on the traditional Christmas stories! Expect an evening of seasonal comedy and music with a New Orleans accent! You'll be adding "O Little Town of Harahan" to your list of favorite carols!
Once again, we present Rebecca Taliancich as Meemaw and Gary Rucker as Li’l Ronnie. Joining them are Mystery Theater alums Ricky Graham, Tracey Collins, Kyle Daigrepont, and Jefferson Turner. With special guest star Mandy Zirkenbach.
Come get your holiday on and be a Jingle Bell Yat!
All audience members must wear a face mask upon entry and during the performance.
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Please register for Donuts and Dreidels Drive-Thru by Friday, December 11 at 12:00 PM to reserve a complimentary box of donuts and Chanukah treats for your vehicle.
TicketsTickets for Dreidels & Doughnuts Drive-Thru Chanukah Celebration can be booked here
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Dreidels & Doughnuts
Drive-Thru
Chanukah Celebration
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Join the JCC and JEF for Dreidels & Doughnuts Drive-Thru Chanukah Celebration on Sunday, December 13. Anyone is welcome to the drive-thru pop-up Chanukah experience featuring festive decorations, live music by Panorama Jazz Band, a dozen donuts for each car, and a Chanukah goodie bag for celebrations at home.
Dreidels & Doughnuts will allow the community to safely celebrate the Chanukah season, which is typically kicked off with a large celebration at the JCC. Participants must remain inside their vehicles and are encouraged to mask up when receiving Chanukah treats from JCC team members.
The New Orleans JCC encourages families to maximize holiday cheer by wearing festive attire and including their entire household in the experience. While waiting in line, lower your windows to enjoy live music and wave to JCC staff — even a human dreidel! Vehicles will be greeted with festive decor, a bubble machine, and the JCC’s giant inflatable Chanukah bear, an annual favorite of New Orleans JCC Nursery School children.
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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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11 AM – 7 PM
CANAL PLACE
333 CANAL STREET
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130
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December 11 Friday, December 18, 2020 |
WHEN: Every Friday, from Black Friday until Christmas ( 12/11, & 12/18)
WHAT: Receive a Canal Place swag bag with your Curbside Pickup purchase from any of our participating retailers (see list below)
BONUS: Canal Place Gift Card ranging from $10-$100 in every bag!
Canal Place retailers offering curbside pickup:
Anne Fontaine – 504.208.9020
Brooks Brothers – 504.522.4200
J. Crew – 504.528.9572
Jack Sutton Fine Jewelry – 504.522.8080
lululemon – 504.522.3264
MCM – 504.224.9090
Michael Kors – 504.523.9223
Mignon Faget – 504.524.2973
Tiffany & Co. – 504.434.6002
Tory Burch – 504.581.6623
Vineyard Vines – 504.524.7507
White House | Black Market – 504.299.8044
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LUNA Fête 2020 Brings Socially Distant Experience Featuring Light Artworks Across the City |
This year LUNA Fête will be celebrated differently, with smaller installations illuminating public spaces across various corners of the city as we welcome new partners across multiple weekends. Join us on December 11 - 13th and December 18 - 20th to experience artworks at your own pace and enjoy a safe, socially-distant viewing experience with your family and friends. Locations and details will be announced Monday, December 1st. |
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The Greek Orthodox Community of New Orleans enthusiastically presents Holiday Greek Feast to the city of New Orleans on December 12, 2020, as a complement to the well-established annual Greek Festival. This pop-up venture will introduce different traditional Greek appetizers (mezé) and desserts in a drive-up only setting. The public is invited to sample “real Greek cooking” while supporting Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, the oldest Greek Orthodox church in the Americas.
This is a pre-paid event, cannot order day of event.
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This event features homemade Greek pastries and appetizers, or mezé, perfect for the holiday season.
Classic dessert favorites from the festival, such as baklava, finikia, and karidopita (almond spice cake), are on the menu. Some new items are also up for the grab-and-go such as almond cookies, chocolate dipped finikia and portokalopita (orange cake).
Some savory items at the pop-up include a Greek charcuterie box filled with dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), Greek cheeses and olives, dips, and more goodies. There are also four types of dips including feta-goat cheese spread, grilled eggplant, Mykonos and tarama.
The traditional Greek New Year’s bread, Vasilopita, is available. A coin is hidden in the bread, and the lucky individual that finds the coin is said to be blessed for the year.
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Two seatings will occur on December 12, 13, 19, and 20 and the length of each seating is as follows 9:30-11:00 a.m. and 12:30-2:00 p.m.
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Create a New Holiday Family Tradition |
Prepare for the holidays in your pajamas at Restaurant R'evolution, part of our Royal Snownesta celebration! Children can wear their favorite holiday pajamas, deliver their wish list and visit with Santa and the Sugarplum Fairy Princess in Stay Safe with Sonesta style. Sip only the best house-made hot chocolate, warm apple cider and enjoy delicious food while decorating your own cookies (Chef John Folse's famous recipe of course)! |
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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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Camellia City Market
December 12
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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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12-12-20
Jon Cleary New Orleans
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Socially distanced seating, masks required by all when inside the theater.
All COVID guidelines & Tix can be found here:
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A CHRISTMAS TRADITION LIVE ON STAGE!
Sat, Dec 12 - 2:00pm
Sun, Dec 13 - 11:00am & 1:00pm
Tickets $20
Everyone’s favorite holiday classic comes to life in the all-new production A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage! Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and the whole Peanuts gang as they put on their own Christmas play and ultimately discover the true meaning of the season. It's is a present the whole family can enjoy!
Adapted from Charles M. Schulz’s timeless story of the spirit of Christmas, A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage! features the unforgettable music of Vince Guaraldi. There’s no better way to discover the magic of the season!
All audience members must wear a face mask upon entry and during the performance.
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Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage |
Everyone’s favorite holiday classic comes to life in the all-new production A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage! Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and the whole Peanuts gang as they put on their own Christmas play and ultimately discover the true meaning of the season. It's a present the whole family can enjoy!
Adapted from Charles M. Schulz’s timeless story of the spirit of Christmas, A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage! features the unforgettable music of Vince Guaraldi. There’s no better way to discover the magic of the season!
Rivertown Theaters
for the Performing Arts
325 Minor Street
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 461-9475
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Mandeville Trailhead Community Market
December 5
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December 12
Wreath making with Amy
Director of Gardens and horticultural artist Amy Graham leads a wreath-making workshop, with materials harvested from the Longue Vue gardens. All supplies and instruction are included. Enjoy a mimosa and create your own decorations!
Sat, Dec 12, 12-2PM - NEW DATE
$50 per wreath (up to 2 guests per station)
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December 12
Merry Market
Visit our outdoor holiday marketplace, with booths by local artists, Santa photos, holiday music, and garden crafts led by the Longue Vue gardens team. Edith & Edgar's Museum Cafe will sell teatime boxes (our new, casual afternoon tea offering), and our museum store, the Shop at Longue Vue, will offer 10% off all merchandise! Photos with Santa are paid for on-site with Loupe Photography.
Merry Market 1-4PM; Santa photos 1-2:30PM
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1:00 PM — 4:00 PM
Longue Vue House and Gardens
7 Bamboo Road, New Orleans, 70124
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Ogden Museum
925 Camp Street,
New Orleans , LA 70130
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OUTDOOR MARKET TODAY
PRESENTED BY THE OGDEN MUSEUM STORE
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December 10 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Today, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., we are having an outdoor market! Come peruse items by local vendors and artists. This is the perfect chance to get some holiday shopping done!
This market is free to attend, plus Louisiana residents get free admission to Ogden Museum today! Masks and social distancing required.
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12/12/2020 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
12/12/2020 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
12/13/2020 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
12/13/2020 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM.
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TODAY AT
10 AM CST – 11 AM CST
Cookies with
Santa & the Belles
945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130-3813, United States
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945 Magazine St,
New Orleans, LA 70130-3813, United States
Hosted by
It’s the perfect holiday experience to share with children and grandchildren! Young guests will be entertained by the Victory Belles, holiday games and a visit from Santa with a special teddy bear gift for all children in attendance.
Weekends in December
$50 Per Person (Free for Ages 2 and Under)
Note: The National WWII Museum follows all Covid-19 CDC guidelines. Guests must stay to their family pods and masks are required to be worn unless eating or drinking. This is for the safety of our patrons as well as our performers.
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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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(rain or shine)
Nov: 28,
Dec: 12, 13 of 2020
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Today at 11 AM – 4 PM
1000 S Clearview Pkwy Ste 105, New Orleans, LA 70123
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AFTERNOON TEA SERVICE WINDSOR COURT |
After months of being closed due to COVID-19, Le Salon at Windsor Court will open Saturday, December 5 to offer its signature afternoon tea service on Saturdays and Sundays only. Service will be available between 11:00am and 2:00pm.
December 12, 2020
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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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December 12
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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December 12
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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This Saturday! Free Admission to Louisiana Children’s Museum
Every Second Saturday, Courtesy of The Helis Foundation
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As part of the ‘Art for All’ program, The Helis Foundation is providing FREE admission to the Louisiana Children’s Museum (LCM) the second Saturday of each month through the end of the year, The Helis Foundation have also partnered with local nonprofit Kingsley House to provide a select number of tickets to the families they serve.
Future ‘Free Day’ 2020 Dates Include:
• December 12
Louisiana Children’s Museum, 15 Henry Thomas Drive in New Orleans City Park
FREE timed-entry tickets must be reserved in advance at www.lcm.org/
*Please note that admission will be limited to comply with Phase 2 City/State guidelines and follow LCM’s strict health and safety protocol.
In addition to free admission for New Orleans and Louisiana families, LCM and The Helis Foundation will partner with Kingsley House to give free admission to families they serve. New Orleans-based nonprofit Kingsley House offers vital programs and services to educate children, strengthen families and build community.
The Helis Foundation is a Louisiana private foundation dedicated to advancing access to the arts and continuing a family legacy of philanthropic support to the New Orleans community. The Helis Foundation’s Art for All program provides free access for thousands of Louisiana residents to several of New Orleans’ cultural institutions. The Helis Foundation currently also provides free admission weekly to the Contemporary Arts Center of New Orleans (reopening in September), Ogden Museum of Southern Art, New Orleans Museum of Art and New Orleans Botanical Garden, including The Helis Foundation Enrique Alferez Sculpture Garden. Learn more about Art for All at: https://thehelisfoundation.org/what-we-fund/free-museum-admission/.
During the second Saturday free days, families will explore the LCM’s indoor exhibit galleries and outdoor playscapes, enjoy bubble play and build towering structures with giant blue blocks on the event lawn. Plus, families will be able to twirl hula hoops and play hopscotch on the LCM courtyard, and much more!
Family photographs will be taken by local photographers in LCM’s picturesque outdoor setting. Photo packages will be available for purchase.
Acorn Café will be open for families to purchase a meal, snack, or cool frozen treat. Wine and beer will also be available for grown-ups. Dine-in, sit outdoors, or take your Acorn order to-go!
Please Note LCM’s Health and Safety Guidelines: All adult guests and children age 8 and older are required to wear face masks. Masks for children age 3 -7 are strongly recommended. Hand sanitizer is available to guests prior to entering the LCM and throughout exhibit galleries. Parents and caregivers are asked to keep the CDC recommended social distance (six feet) while playing within the Museum.
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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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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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The Artists of Algiers Point present the first annual Artistic Porch Crawl! Support local arts this holiday season. MASKS REQUIRED. Although this event is outside, please take all necessary social distancing measures |
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Abita Springs
Art and Farmers Market
Dec 13
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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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For more information, please contact Phyllis Mitchell.
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Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 360 Robert Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458, Slidell, United States |
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Make a Joyful Noise in the ? bell choir! All children ?????????? in grades 4-12 and any parent ? that is interested are welcome! Invite a friend and come create music with us! We will meet every Sunday evening at 5pm in Genesis Hall at ⛪ Aldersgate United Methodist Church. ⛪ *We ask that members of bell choir are committed at least though Christmas. Both members and non-members of Aldersgate United Methodist Church are welcome. All events at Aldersgate United Methodist Church are subject to social-distancing guidelines. Please be sure to bring a ? mask, sanitize, and practice social distancing! |
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Open Mic Night
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7:30 PM – 11 PM
5110 Danneel St, New Orleans, LA 70115
December 2020
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Local musicians grace the sidewalk outside of our humble Coffeehouse, every Sunday evening. To reserve your 15 minutes of fame, send us a message on FB, or show up for 7:30 and sign up with our host.
Bring a mask, bring a friend, and bring cash to support the coffeehouse.
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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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Expect best meteor shower of the year, 'double planet' to light up December night skies |
Geminid meteor shower
The Geminid meteor shower will peak on the evening of Dec. 13-14. AccuWeather described it as the best meteor shower of the year, saying it can bring up to 120 meteors per hour.
The shower, comprised of debris coming from Asteroid 3200 Phaethon, is known both for its quantity and the bright, multi-colored meteors it produces.
The Geminids are named after Gemini, as they appear to originate from the constellation.
And this year, the shower will be visible a day before a new moon, meaning skies will be especially dark.
Jupiter and Saturn will come together on Dec. 21 for a rare "great conjunction."
This means the two will shine brightly as a "double planet," appearing just a tenth of a degree apart -- or about the thickness of a dime at arm's length.
The orbits of Earth, Jupiter and Saturn only align this way every 20 years, and the last time the planets were this close in the night sky was 1623.
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"You'd have to go all the way back to just before dawn on March 4, 1226, to see a closer alignment between these objects visible in the night sky." |
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Jupiter and Saturn Will Align to Create the First "Christmas Star" in Nearly 800 Years |
As 2020 comes to a close, the solar system has decided to grace us with a cosmic Christmas miracle that hasn't been witnessed in nearly 800 years. On Dec. 21 (aka the December solstice), Jupiter and Saturn will align so closely in the night sky that they'll almost appear to collide from our vantage point here on Earth, creating a radiant point of light often referred to as the "Star of Bethlehem" or the "Christmas Star."
To catch a glimpse of the phenomenon for yourself, make sure you have a clear view to the southwest about 45 minutes after sunset. The planets will be at their closest on Dec. 21, but the "Christmas Star" will be visible from anywhere on Earth for about one hour after sunset in the northern hemisphere for the entire fourth week of December. If you're viewing with a telescope, you may also be able to see Jupiter and Saturn's largest moons orbiting them that week. The next Great Conjunction this close won't happen until March 15, 2080, so be sure to take a peek out your window later this month for a brilliant holiday treat.
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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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Robin Barnes presents #SongbirdAtHome
Dec 7
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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John Rankin
FACEBOOK LIVE PAGE
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PERFORMANCES
FACEBOOK LIVE: 6 TO 7 PM EVERY MONDAY!
John Rankin Music
12-14-20
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·I’m cold I “could” put on pants but I would rather invite you to the virtual NO-pants party
“Minx Burlesque” is back with special Holiday shows Dec 15 & 22. Get yourself a ticket & help support local pantsless artists .
Tkt links here
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TUESDAY Dec 15
AT 11:00 AM
Cooped Up and Cooking
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3100 19th St, Metairie, LA 70002
Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at 12 PM CST – 2 PM CST
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2020 AT 12 PM CST – 2 PM CST
Holiday Round Table Luncheon on Dec 16,19 at Andrea's
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Festive Round Table Luncheon Saluting the Holidays on December 16 and December 19 at noon at Andrea's
It’s that time of the year when hostess Margarita Bergen will get into her Mrs. Claus outfit to welcome and host her 15th Annual Festive Round Table Luncheon Saluting the Holidays on Wednesday, December 16 and Saturday, December 19 at noon at Andrea's Restaurant, 3100 19th St. (at Ridgelake Ave, one block off Causeway Blvd.) in Metairie.
This year, due to COVID-19 and the restrictions in Orleans Parish prohibiting live entertainment, the luncheon will be held at Andrea's Restaurant in Jefferson Parish on two different dates to accommodate the strict social distance regulation and to keep it in small groups. The temperature of all the guests and entertainers will be taken upon arrival and only tables of six people will be featured.
The live entertainment will be provided by beloved entertainers Becky Allen, pianist Jim Walpole and cabaret singer Suzaune Yee McKamey, performing the cumulative song
“The Twelve Days of Christmas”
Guests are encouraged to wear their finest holiday outfits or costumes to be part of the annual “Twelve Days of Christmas” participation by tables.
The luncheon will feature a delicious, 3-course gourmet lunch, prepared by Chef Andrea Apuzzo with bottomless champagne/wine.
The $65 per person is all-inclusive and RSVPs are being taken by Margarita Bergen by Venmo, Zelle (Chase), or by sending a check ASAP indicating the date you wish to attend the luncheon to Margarita Bergen, 811 Marigny Street, Unit C, New Orleans, Louisiana 70117.
Those of you with credit will be honored at this luncheon but you must respond quickly and indicate the preferred date of the luncheon.
Looking forward to seeing you all, darlings!
"The Twelve Days of Christmas" is an English Christmas carol that enumerates in the manner of a cumulative song a series of increasingly grand gifts given on each of the twelve days of Christmas (the twelve days that make up the Christmas season, starting with Christmas Day)
On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
A partridge in a pear tree.
On the second day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the third day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Three French hens,
Two turtle doves,
And a partridge in a pear tree.
Subsequent verses follow the same pattern, each adding one new gift and repeating all the earlier gifts so that each verse is one line longer than its predecessor:
four calling birds
five gold rings
six geese a-laying
seven swans a-swimming
eight maids a-milking
nine ladies dancing
ten lords a-leaping
eleven pipers piping
twelve drummers drumming
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Sazerac House
101 Magazine Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
The events will take place in the Imperial Cabinet Saloon, a spacious event venue on the 4th Floor of the Sazerac House
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Should COVID-19 restrictions require changes to these events, guests will be notified of the change in advance.
· The Sazerac House
New Orleans, Louisiana
December 15th: Cheers to Cheese
December 10th: Barrel to Bottle Experience
Why: In a year where gathering is difficult, Sazerac House is offering a safe, socially-distanced opportunity for guests to get together and enjoy delicious cocktails and paired . The event will include socially-distanced seating and personal protective equipment is required for all guests and staff. On registration, guests will be required to confirm & agree that they will wear appropriate face coverings unless actively eating or drinking, practice good hygiene, maintain appropriate social distance, and that they have not had any symptoms of COVID-19, nor anyone they have been in contact with, in the past
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Caroling in Jackson Square, 2020 Style! will be cohosted for live streaming via |
New Orleans Jazz Museum - Home | Facebook |
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Patio Planters Caroling Tradition Returns on December 20 |
Beloved Holiday Event moves to New Orleans Jazz Museum Caroling in Jackson Square, presented by Patio Planters of the Vieux Carre since 1946, will take place with a different twist this December 20, a la pandemic. On Sunday, December 20, the New Orleans Jazz Museum will welcome Caroling in Jackson Square, 2020 Style! to its grounds at 7 pm for one hour of holiday sing-along festivities. Song books and candles will be provided as usual. Masks, safety protocols and mindful distancing will be strictly enforced in accordance with State and City guidelines. Patio Planters is committed to continuing this revered holiday activity that traditonally attracts more than 8,000 visitors and locals alike to Jackson Square for a moving, interactive community holiday experience. “In these troubled times with so much uncertainty in our lives, our board felt it was especially important that our annual Caroling event carry on,” said Joey DiFata, Patio Planters president. “To safeguard our participants, we have been working closely with the Mayor’s Office Re-Opening New Orleans Advisory Task Force and the Project Management Office from Ochsner Health to limit attendance, conduct health screenings and set up pods where carolers will be stationed.” Attendance on the Museum grounds will be determined by the City of New Orleans outdoor gathering size limit at the time of the event, which includes stage guests and members of Patio Planters of the Vieux Carre, the nonprofit organization which makes the annual Caroling event possible. A lottery will be conducted from within membership with a maximum of two per household for each member drawn. Participants will enter the New Orleans Jazz Museum Courtyard via the Barracks Street Gate, which opens at 6:30 pm. For those who are unable to attend the event in person, Organizers are encouraging visitors to the city and people throughout the community to join in virtually by downloading Caroling songbooks from patioplanters.net and conducting their own sing-along with Patio Planters via Facebook from balconies, courtyards, homes, restaurants and care facilities. “We will miss the magic of standing side by side with thousands of visitors and locals alike in Jackson Square”, said Caroling chairman Sandra Dartus, “but ultimately, Caroling this year will be even bigger, bringing more people together in the spirit of the season.” This year’s Caroling in Jackson Square, 2020 Style!, presented by Patio Planters of the Vieux Carre, is also supported by a marketing grant from the Louisiana Office of Tourism. Harry Mayronne, Jr., Chris Wecklein and Amy Alvarez will assist various Clergy and Officials in leading the sing-along. For more information about Caroling in Jackson Square, 2020 Style! and Patio Planters’ new this year |
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Official Reveal:
20-21 City Edition Jerseys
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The New Orleans Pelicans today unveiled their latest City Edition uniform, which is heavily inspired by the municipal flag of New Orleans. The Pelicans will begin wearing these uniforms during the 2020-21 season.
The City Edition jersey mirrors the flag of New Orleans, featuring a large white base with three gold fleur-de-lis across the chest, bordered by a red stripe and blue stripe. The color scheme and design dates back to 1918 when the official flag was adopted by the City of New Orleans
The NBA Board of Governors today unanimously approved adjustments to certain provisions of the current collective bargaining agreement impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2020-21 NBA season will begin Tuesday, Dec. 22.
- The NBA continues to negotiate with the National Basketball Players Association on other aspects of the 2020-21 season. Confirmed key dates for the upcoming season are as follows:
- Tuesday, Dec. 22 – Opening Night of 2020-21 season
As announced yesterday, the 2020-21 season will feature a 72-game schedule for each team.
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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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Love New Orleans &
She'll Love You Back.
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.Sincerely,
Frank Stansbury
Lafete News
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