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 December 20
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January 10
Trophy Viewing Party


THNOC will host a free viewing party with the College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy Jan. 10, 2020, from 5 to 8 p.m. as part of its current exhibition "Crescent City Sport: Stories of Courage and Change." Fans from both teams and curious onlookers are invited see-and take photos with-the official
prize before it's awarded to the winning team.
Exhibition to explore local sports history through 20 essential stories 
“Crescent City Sport: Stories of Courage and Change” opens

WHO:      The Historic New Orleans Collection
 
WHAT:    “Crescent City Sport: Stories of Courage and Change,” an exhibition featuring original objects
 
WHEN:  
January 3–March 8, 2020

    Tuesday–Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  Sunday, 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
                       
WHERE: 520 Royal St., in the French Quarter
                 
HOW:     Admission is free.
 
WHY:         Stories are central to our love of sports. In a new exhibition from The Historic New Orleans Collection, 20 stories feature bitter rivalries, shocking upsets and unlikely heroes and reveal how these moments are woven into the collective memory and identity of the local community.
                         “Crescent City Sport: Stories of Courage and Change”  opens Friday, Nov. 22, and explores sporting moments since the end of the American Civil War that have mirrored or instigated broader social and economic change in New Orleans. Curator Mark Cave noticed the vital role sports have played in the city’s slow—and often reluctant—progress toward inclusivity, and how major sporting events have long been a cornerstone of the city’s tourism economy.
Locals and visitors alike will quickly recognize some of the stories, such as the epic bouts of heavyweight champion John L. Sullivan, the founding of the Sugar Bowl in the midst of the Great Depression and the creation of the New Orleans Saints. The exhibition also covers horseracing, basketball, cycling, sailing, roller derby and more. Visitors will see the original Sugar Bowl trophy, a plaster cast of Sullivan’s arm, the Saints’ 2010 Super Bowl trophy and hundreds of original photographs and other objects from public and private collections throughout the community.         
“Crescent City Sport” will be on view through Sunday, March 8, 2020. Admission is free, and the exhibition is open Tuesday–Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and Sunday, 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Free activity guides will be available for younger visitors. 
                        “Crescent City Sport: Stories of Courage and Change” is presented by The Historic New Orleans Collection and sponsored by The Gayle and Tom Benson Charitable Foundation




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FREE IMMUNIZATIONS!
The Greater New Orleans Immunization Network will have an Immunization Bus parked in the main campus parking lot outside of Chalmette High School on January 3 from 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. 

Nurses will be available to update immunizations free of charge. Please call 504.733.3268 for more information.





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  2 PM – 3 PM

400 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, Louisiana 70116
JAN
3
Jazz Foundation of America Presents
Hosted by 
The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jazz Foundation of America present an all-star jazz ensemble performance featuring George French with Darrell Lavigne, Andrew Baham, Gerald French, Rod Paulin.

This program is free and open to the public, sponsored by the Jazz Foundation of America.



LOCATION
New Orleans
Ernest N. Morial Center
900 Convention Center Boulevard
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130


HOURS
Friday, Jan 3, 2020
4:00pm - 9:00pm

Saturday, Jan 4, 2020
10:00am - 7:00pm

Sunday, Jan 5, 2020
10:00am - 4:00pm

What's better than  Outlander 's  Sam Heughan  heading to  Wizard World  New Orleans? How about castmates  Maria Doyle Kennedy ,  Ed Speleers  and John Bell now joining him!!
New VIP Packages, Photo Ops, and Autographs on sale now... but these will not last long, so make sure to get your tix today!!





The 10th Annual Wizard World is coming to New Orleans January 3-5 in a magical weekend of cosplay and fandom. Fans young and old can show off their best costumes in the famous Wizard World Costume Contest and celebrate the most loved characters of pop culture. This Wizard World will feature an array of talented artists and writers responsible for some of the most popular movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels and toys from around the world. Stars include Henry Wrinkler from “Happy Days”  and many more !



JAN
3
Becky Fos at Dorignac's
5 PM – 6 PM

710 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, Louisiana 70005
Becky Fos Artistry will be at Dorignac's Friday, January 3rd, to sign prints of her painting for Dr Pepper. Come celebrate your love for NOLA and share a pic with your print of the painting






JAN
3
Brandon Bennett's
Elvis My Way
Hosted by 
VIP tickets include preferred seating and meet & greet at 6:30 pm

7:30 PM

4545 Williams Blvd, Kenner, Louisiana 70065






  Pat Jolly's Silly Hat Birthday Jollity 
           Jollyllama's Pot Lucky * Y'ALL COME
      for the Funtrepreneur's Folicking Fun 
          Thursday, January 3, 2020  7:30pm til
           Café Istanbul 
  2372 St Claude Avenue, Faubourg Marigny New Orleans
        in the back of the New Orleans Healing Center 
with 2 parking lots and back door entrance on N. Rampart Street





8 PM – 11:30 PM

626 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70116
JAN
3
Jason Marsalis with special guest Ellis Marsalis
Jason Marsalis is the youngest son of pianist Ellis Marsalis and the famed New Orleans Marsalis jazz family. He is a respected drummer and vibraphonist, whose 2014 release, "21st Century Trad Band" on Basin Street Records, moved swiftly up the national jazz charts. Tonight, his father, celebrated jazz piano patriarch Ellis Marsalis will be sitting in with Jason's quartet as special guest, passing the torch on what was Ellis' long-running Friday night residency at Snug Harbor to his youngest son.

The Marsalis Quartet tonight features:
Jason Marsalis - drums
Stephen Gordon - piano
Ricardo Pascal - saxophones
Jason Stewart - bass
Ellis Marsalis - special guest pianist

Shows at 8:00pm & 10:00pm.
Doors at 7:00pm & 9:30pm.

$40

Dinner & Drinks from 5pm.
Reserve advance tickets for either show online at weblink above, any remaining tickets will be available at the door 7pm - 10pm. *Advance Ticket Holders may also reserve tables for dinner in the dining room up to 90 minutes prior to show time. Call club 2pm-7pm daily to reserve: 504-949-0696.



Roosevelt
The Roosevelt New Orleans

130 Roosevelt Way
New Orleans, LA 70112
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Through January 4
Note to social media influencers: a selfie in The Roosevelt’s twinkling winter wonderland display is de rigueur for the holidays, Spanning about a block in length, the lobby is filled with more than 112,000 lights, custom displays, and 46 Christmas trees




Weekly Brass Band events:
Tuesdays - Rebirth Brass Band at the Maple Leaf (8316 Oak St) - 10p

Wednesdays - TBC Brass Band at Celebration Hall (1701 St. Bernard) - 9p
Wednesdays - Treme Brass Band at Seal's Class Act (2169 Aubry St.) - 9:45p
Wednesdays - Andrews Family Brass Band at the Candlelight Lounge (925 N. Robertson) - 8p
Thursdays - DJ Action Jackson at Hotboy Ronald Sport Zone D Shop for steak night and oldies (Downman & Hayne) - 6p
Thursdays - Hot 8 Brass Band at Treme Art & Music Lounge (1623 St. Ann) - 8p
Fridays - Big 6 Brass Band at Celebration Hall (1701 St. Bernard) - 9:30p
Sundays - Hot 8 Brass Band at the Howlin' Wolf - "The Den" (907 S. Peters St) - 10p




SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO
626 Frenchmen St. 
New Orleans, LA 70116
504-949-0696
    

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
JANUARY 2020 Music Schedule



January 3 @ 8 & 10pm – Jason Marsalis Quartet with special guest Ellis Marsalis           
 
January 4 @ 8 & 10pm - Quiana Lynell
 
January 5 @ 8 & 10pm –  Oscar Rossignoli Trio                     
 
January 6 @ 8 & 10pm –  Charmaine Neville Band
 
January 7 @ 8 & 10pm –   Rick Margitza's New Orleans All Stars
 
January 8 @ 8 & 10pm –  Uptown Jazz Orchestra w/ Terrance Taplin
 
January 9 @ 8 & 10pm –   Bria Skonberg                                                         
 
January 10 @ 8 & 10pm – Jason Marsalis Trio with special guest Ellis Marsalis
                                                                                   
January 11 @ 8 & 10pm –   Dave Liebman Quartet
 
January 12 @ 8 & 10pm – Tom McDermott solo
 
January 13 @ 8 & 10pm – Charmaine Neville Band
 
January 14 @ 8 & 10pm –   Neal Caine Trio
 
January 15 @ 8 & 10pm –   Uptown Jazz Orchestra
 
January 16 @ 8 & 10pm – Danny Barker Birthday Tribute Band
 
January 17 @ 8 & 10pm –   TBA
 
January 18 @ 8 & 10pm – Maria Muldaur
 
January 19 @ 8 & 10pm – Josh Paxton solo
 
January 20 @ 8 & 10pm – Charmaine Neville Band
 
January 21 @ 8 & 10pm – Stanton Moore Trio
 
January 22 @ 8 & 10pm – Uptown Jazz Orchestra
 
January 23 @ 8 & 10pm – Ryan Hanseler & Crescent By Choice
 
January 24 @ 8 & 10pm – Dr. Michael White & the Original Liberty Jazz Band
 
January 25 @ 8 & 10pm – Jacqui Naylor Quartet
 
January 26 @ 8 & 10pm – Zachary Richard with special guests
 
January 27 @ 8 & 10pm – Charmaine Neville Band
                                   
January 28 @ 8 & 10pm – Stanton Moore Trio
 
January 29 @ 8 & 10pm – Uptown Jazz Orchestra
 
January 30 @ 8 & 10pm – Scott Kirby
 
January 31 @ 8 & 10pm – Chris Thomas King Trio
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Heather Munch
Program Director - New Orleans Jazz Celebration
(504) 309-4998




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817 St. Louis Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
1204 Decatur St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70116

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Maison
– Live Music Listings –
2019

Maison – Live Music Listings – January 2020

Friday, January 3rd
1 PM – The Rhythm Stompers (Jazz)
4 PM – The New Orleans Swinging Gypsies (Traditional Jazz)
7 PM – Royal Street Winding Boys (Jazz)
10 PM – Jason Neville & The Funky Soul Band (Soul/Funk)
11 PM – UPSTAIRS PENTHOUSE – Buena Vista Social Latin Night (Latin Dance Party)

Saturday, January 4th
1 PM – Chance Bushman & The Ibervillianaires (Swing Jazz)
4 PM – Leah Rucker (Jazz)
7 PM – Smoking Time Jazz Club (Traditonal Jazz)
10 PM – The Fleurtations (Funk)
10 PM – PENTHOUSE – Next Level featuring DJ Dizzi (DJ/Dance Party)
12 AM – City of Trees Brass Band (Brass)
Sunday, January 5
th
10 AM – Swingin’ Jazz Brunch w/ NOLA Jitterbugs Jazz Band ft. Chance Bushman +
Nanci Zee + Lisa Casper (Swing Jazz)
3 PM – Secondhand Street Band (Jazz)
7 PM – NOLA Rug Cutters (Jazz)
7 PM – PENTHOUSE – Opulence Hour Burlesque (Burlesque)
10 PM – Higher Heights (Reggae/Funk)
Monday, January 6
th
4 PM – Chicken & Waffles (Jazz)
7 PM – Aurora Nealand & The Royal Roses (Traditional Jazz)
10 PM – Sierra Green & The Soul Machine (Funk






Rock n Bowl

3000 S. CARROLTON AVE
New Orleans, Louisiana 70118
(504) 861-1700
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11 AM – 10 PM

4124 Tchoupitoulas St,
New Orleans, Louisiana 70115
JAN
4
Krewe of Brewz 2020:
King Cake &
4 Beer Release
Hosted by
 and
Krewe of Brewz 2020 will be rolling at the brewery on January 4th to kick-off the official release of our Mardi Gras seasonal, Bacchus Blonde!

Come grab some King Cake from La Louisiane Bakery and hang out with the Krewe of Bacchus Parade while enjoying some jams from a local DJ. Stay tuned to see what beers will be crowned Krewe of Brewz King, Queen, and Grand Marshal.

Bacchus Blonde
4.8% | Blonde Ale
Perfect for the all-day parade goer, Bacchus Blonde is a light-bodied blonde ale that gives off a mild malt character. Made to drink through Mardi Gras, its smooth finish will easily get you through to Bacchus Sunday and beyond.

The King (2020)


The Queen (2020)


The Grand Marshall (2020)



JAN
4
Kermit’s 9th Ward Juke Joint Grand Opening
Kermit’s 9th Ward Juke Joint Grand Opening
4:20 pm
5119 St. Ave.Claude
Featuring Kermit Ruffins And the BBQ Swingers Live
And more
Free admission Free food



American Idol,
Louisiana native Laine Hardy
to sing
Saints-Vikings national anthem
January 5, 2020
The Saints (13-3) will play No. 6 seed Minnesota (10-6) in a wild-card game on Sunday in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome with kickoff at 12:05 p.m. CT. The game will be televised on Fox.

The full NFC standings for the playoffs are:

1 San Francisco49ers
(13-3)

2 Green Bay Packers
(13-3)

3 New Orleans Saints
(13-3)

4 Philadelphia Eagles
(9-7)

5 Seattle Seahawks
(11-5)

6 Minnesota Vikings
(10-6)


The No. 3 Saints, if they defeat Minnesota, will face the No. 2 Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Jan. 12, at 5:40 p.m. at Lambeau Field.





John Rankin

JANUARY 2020:
EVERY TUESDAY, 8 to 11
THE COLUMNS HOTEL, 3811 St. Charles Ave.
No Cover, food served until 10

1/7/20 - John Fohl and John Rankin

1/14/20- The NOLA String Kings, with Don Vappie, Matt Rhody, and John Rankin

1/21/20- Washboard Chaz Leary and John Rankin

1/28/20- Alex McMurry and John Rankin
       As many of you know, the Columns Hotel was sold. I met the new owner, and I believe it will be maintained and improved, with respect to what it already is to many people. Thanks to Jacques and Claire Creppel for a fabulous Tuesday night for over 20 years!


WEDNESDAY 1/15, 6 to 10
GEORGE AND JOYCE WEIN CENTER, 1225 N. Rampart.
Danny Barker Festival Banjo and Guitar All-Star Jam
One of many events in the Danny Barker Festival. $20 admission to this small and great sounding room! Featuring Don Vappie, Steve Masakowski, Seva Venet, Carl LeBlanc, Brian Seeger, Detroit Brooks, and John Rankin 


FRIDAY 1/24, 7 to 8:30
SIDEBAR, 611 S. White St. 70119
John Rankin (solo)
Mostly original instrumentals and vocals, unless we think of something better... Hard to find club, but very nice small venue for LISTENERS!



EVERY SUNDAY, 11:30 TO 2:30
SUPERIOR SEAFOOD, ST. CHARLES AVE & NAPOLEON AVE.
THE SUPERIOR JAZZ TRIO. 
I love playing with this brunch trio, and we always have fun, no matter what anybody says… Come see for yourself, throwable beer bottles optional. Free valet parking!



Celebrating Pforty Years
of Sweet Hot Harmony!

With Special guests, David McCain, Cynthia Lucas, and The Merry Ladies from Finland!

When: Sunday, January 5, 2020
4 to 7 PM
Where: Buffa’s Backroom, 1001 Esplanade, New Orleans, LA...  See More  — with  Suzy Malone ,  Karen Stoehr ,  Yvette Voelker  and  Debbie Davis .




5 
Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
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Coming Up Soon
JAN
19
Sunday, January 19 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
JAN
26
Sunday, January 26 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
FEB
2
Sunday, February 2 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
FEB
9
Sunday, February 9 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Happening This Week
January 5, 2020
Happening This Week
JAN
5
Perfect Gentlemen
Second Line Parade
Sunday, January 5
1:00pm - 5:00pm






January 5
TRINITY ARTIST SERIES
1329 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans 
Su nday January 5 @ 5pm: David L. Harris trombone and his Jazz Trio
with Khari Allen Lea, saxophone and Shea Pierre, piano

Tuesday, January 7  @ 6 pm:: Organ & Labyrinth. Albinas Prizgintas plays the 5000-tracker organ with ambient lighting and occasional guest musicians. From Baroque to Pop and beyond !
Since Katrina, a unique and magical distinctively New Orleans musical meditation. All are welcome.

Sunday, January 12 @ 5 pm: William Hudson, mandolin and Vincent Marini, midi guitar in a program of Bluegrass, Jazz and Blues. 

Tuesday, January 14 @ 6 pm: Organ & Labyrinth. Albinas Prizgintas plays the 5000-tracker organ with ambient lighting and occasional guest musicians. From Baroque to Pop and beyond !
Since Katrina, a unique and magical distinctively New Orleans musical meditation. All are welcome.

Sunday, January 19 @ 5 pm: Fr. Michael Burke O.P., Piano and vocals with Betsy Uschkrat and Khara Molsbee, sopranos
 featuring Songs of Healing.

Tuesday, January 21 @ 6 pm: Organ & Labyrinth. Albinas Prizgintas plays the 5000-tracker organ with ambient lighting and occasional guest musicians. From Baroque to Pop and beyond !
Since Katrina, a unique and magical distinctively New Orleans musical meditation. All are welcome.

Sunday, January 26 @ 5 pm: From Costa Rica, Manuel Matarrita, pianist and Stacy Chamblin, soprano
in a program of classical music

Tuesday, January 28 @ 6 pm: Organ & Labyrinth. :Albinas Prizgintas plays the 5000-tracker organ with ambient lighting and occasional guest musicians. From Baroque to Pop and beyond !
Since Katrina, a unique and magical distinctively New Orleans musical meditation. All are welcome.


Episcopal Church,
1329 Jackson Avenue,
New Orleans, LA

Albinas Prizgintas :
(504) 670 2520

Manon Prizgintas :
(504) 606 3442
  




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KING CAKE HUB PRESENTS 2020 KING CAKE LINEUP

Over 50 King Cakes from a dozen bakeries coming to 4800 Canal St
throughout the Carnival season, beginning January 6, 2020.  
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
Contact: Will Samuels  (504) 957-5946
 
NEW ORLEANS, LA- Will Samuels, owner of the King Cake Hub, unveiled the official lineup of the King Cake flavors and bakeries participating in the 2020 Carnival season at the retail King Cake shop which returns to the
Mystère Mansion, home of the Mortuary Haunted House, at 4800 Canal St in Mid-City.
 
“We are delighted to offer over 50 King Cakes from the best bakeries from around New Orleans and Southeast Louisiana for Carnival, 2020,” said Samuels. He continued, “All of last year’s bakery partners are excited to return plus we have some new favorites (and soon-to-be favorites) joining our lineup.”
 
Among the new flavors for the Carnival season, January 6 will mark the worldwide debut of the Dragon Claw King Cake. Developed by  Caluda’s Bakery , Dragon Claw features a flaky laminate Danish dough and a cream-cheese icing. “You may think that you have had your favorite king cake, but you haven’t-- yet,” said Samuels. Only fifty of these cakes will be made per day and will be available exclusively at  King Cake Hub . Other exclusive cakes include new Cream Cheese and Praline-filled versions of last year’s best-selling Epiphany King Cake (developed in partnership with Gambino’s Bakery) as well as a Chocolate Cream Cheese from West Bank favorite Hi Do Bakery.  Bywater Bakery  presents a new Azul Dulce Blueberry King Cake and  Girls Gone Vegan  unveiled their vegan and gluten-free flavors for 2020 including Lemon Lavender, Cherry Chip, Strawberry & Cream, Rum Raisin, Banana Nut, Apple Pecan and Caramel Mocha.  District DSB  will present two flavors: an “Old School” King Cake and a “New School” King Cake and Chef Amy Boudreaux, formerly of Balestra’s bakery and now baking for  Zuppardo’s , will offer a Death By Chocolate, Pumpkin Cannoli and a Blueberry Lemon Chantilly (last year’s winner at the King Cake Festival) exclusively at King Cake Hub. Mid-City's new Mayhew Bakery joins the King Cake Hub lineup of elite bakeries with Cinnamon (Traditional), Cream Cheese and Cherry Cream Cheese King Cakes and the Culinary Arts department of  New Orleans Center for Creative Arts  (NOCCA) and Houma-based Cannata’s round out the offerings. Individual-sized cakes will be available from Big Boy’s Ooey Gooeys as well as from Caluda’s, Gambino’s and Cannatas and Slidell-based  SugarLove Bakery  will offer individual portions of King Cake on a Stick, King Cake Nuggets and King Cake Bread Pudding. All of King Cake Hub’s offerings are available for pre-order from  KingCakeHub.com  for pickup beginning January 6.
 
King Cake Hub’s second season launches with the annual  Carnival Kickoff event on Monday, January 6, 2020 from 8am-10am featuring Benny Grunch and the Bunch, Panorama Brass Band, Professor Carl Nivale, Grand Marshal Marty Graw and other special guests culminating with the cutting of Carnival’s first piece of king cake. The event is free and will be held at the King Cake Hub location, 4800 Canal St in Mid-City.





Admirers of the "Maid of Orleans" gather annually on January 6 to honor Joan of Arc with a medieval-themed walking parade and theatrical procession from Jax Brewery to Jackson Square. It's all in honor of Joan's birthday and her first battle victory, which resulted in the liberation of the citizens of Orleans, France, from a British siege in 1429. January 6 also happens to be Twelfth Night, which makes the Joan of Arc Parade a convenient kickoff event for the traditional start of Carnival season. This year also celebrates the 100th anniversary of the saint's canonization, with special events, signature throws made by individual members, including Saint Joan medals (a different image and setting each year), collectible playing cards (new ones added each year), sword pendants, Twelfth Night rings and scrolls, handmade clothespin and yarn sheep, fresh rosemary, wooden doubloons, and handmade dolls. 
The parade begins at 7 pm and makes three pauses for toasts, a sword blessing, and a king cake ceremony at the end.
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  • January 6, 2020: The annual Joan of Arc Parade will take place on Joan’s birthday and Twelfth Night as usual. To celebrate the 100th, special features of the parade will include:
  • 100 Angels portrayed by young people of metro New Orleans ages 16-19, the age Joan was when she was a leader (free for the first 100 to sign up)
  • A new St. Joan statue to be carried in classic medieval saint procession style on a litter with a canopy
  • One-year-only 100th anniversary doubloons and playing cards.
  • February 7 and 9: The New Orleans Opera will produce Tchaikovsky’s Joan of Arc opera.
The Caillot Circle Welcomes Carnival 2020


January 6, 2020
6–8 p.m.
410 Chartres Street
This event is presented exclusively for Caillot Circle members. Please log in to your account to access member tickets
Join us on Monday, January 6, 2020, as the  Caillot Circle  welcomes Carnival. Our annual kick-off to the Carnival season features food and beverage from some of New Orleans’s favorites and a champagne toast to the Krewe of Jeanne d’Arc. The event will be held at 400 Chartres Street and is presented exclusively for  Caillot Circle  members.
Please log in to your account to access member tickets. If you have any questions, please call (504) 598-7155.




JAN
6
Bywater Bakery's 4th Annual King's Day King Cake Kick-Off
Monday, January 6, 2020
12 PM – 7 PM

3624 Dauphine street,
New Orleans, Louisiana 70117

King's Day King Cake Kick-Off Extravaganza
 January 6, 2020 10 AM – 5 PM 
Bywater Bakery 
3624 Dauphine Street, Bywater New Orleans

Ring in the official start of Mardi Gras with  Brioch  king cakes
and live musical  performances all day long featuring 
11:00 AM  Debbie Davis and Josh Paxton
12:00 PM  Tin Men
1:00 PM  Soul Brass Band
2:00 PM  Magnetic Ear
3:00 PM  Al Carnival Time Johnson with Super Group including 
Fredy Lonzo,Corey Henry, Detroit Brooks, John Boutte, David 
Torkanowski, Herlin Riley and Wendell Brunious
4:00 PM  Renaissance School Marching Band full dress, street parade
5:30 PM   Pinettes Brass Band and Other Surprises. 

This season we are premiering new  king cakes -  Avoid parking 
with  our drive-up Pick-Up on the corner of Dauphine and  Independence. 
Order On-Line  or by phone (504)336-3336 - 
Drive-up King Cake pick up - no parking necessary  on King's Day




JAN
6
Big Chief Tootie Montana Day
Monday, January 6, 2020
3 PM – 5:30 PM

701 North Rampart Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70116
Chief Allison "Tootie" Montana (December 16, 1922 – June 27, 2005), a lather by trade, was a New Orleans cultural icon who acted as the Mardi Gras Indian "chief of chiefs" for over 50 years. Tootie is revered in the Mardi Gras Indian culture as the Big Chief who is responsible for changing the violent way of the Indians' culture. Tootie was Big Chief of the Yellow Pocahontas Tribe and made the culture of the Mardi Gras Indians about pageantry rather than violence.




Come kick off the Mardi Gras Season in style!


Southern Rep Theatre   and  Krewe du Coeur   invite you to celebrate the epiphany and usher in Mardi Gras 2020 at a  Twelfth Night Party   on  Monday, January 6th, from 7:30   –10:30 pm   at 2541 Bayou Road.  Entrance is free. Families are welcome.

The party will feature jazz music by Matt Lemmler and Olivier Bou, free tastings of king cake from Bywater Bakery and Dong Phuong Bakeshop, red beans and rice, special Carnival cocktails, and a cash bar   , and will take place in the Sanctuary Bar at Southern Rep.

At 9:15 PM after the Krewe de Jeanne D’Arc parade   , we will have a complimentary champagne toast to celebrate Queen Margarita Bergen and Krewe de Jeanne D’Arc.

Guests will also be able to get a first glimpse of Southern Rep's upcoming production of  MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN   by Bertolt Brecht, translated by Ntozake Shange.

Come dance, eat, drink, and mingle in the beautiful Sanctuary Bar!




RSVP

January 7
New Orleans
Jazz National Historic Park
916 N Peters Street,
French Quarter, New Orleans
Free and Open to the Public







Visit for ticket information.


NEW ORLEANS JAZZ MUSEUM

400 Esplanade Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504)-568-6993









Only on Tuesdays. Only at Middendorf's Slidell. It's "For the Love of Schnitzel!"

Chef Horst Pfeifer, inspired by our guests' shared fondness of Schnitzel, created this delicious German meal to enjoy on just normal, non-Oktoberfest days... Wiener Schnitzel und Spätzle mit Jägersosse und Salat (Breaded Thin Pork Loin and House Made German Noodles with Bacon Mushroom Gravy and Salad) -- all for only 18.25.

Schnitzel is served all day on Tuesdays at Middendorf's Slidell for dine in or take out (10:30am-9:00pm). Our regular menu is also available.

If you haven't been to Middendorf's Slidell yet. It's located at 1951 Oak Harbor Blvd., Slidell, LA 70461. It's right off of I-10, Exit 261 Oak Harbor. 





Swirl
December
Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce de Leon Street
New Orleans, LA 70119








OGDEN MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN ART
925 Camp St
New Orleans, LA 70130
Free Thursdays
There is free admission
for Louisiana residents every Thursday
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.,
 courtesy of 


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Superdome on Jan. 13
National Championship
College Football
Playoff
Mon, Jan 13
Mercedes-Benz Superdome - New Orleans, LA










Events

02/08/2020 -  Krewe du Vieux Parade
02/19/2020 -  Nyx
02/20/2020 -  Krewe of Muses
02/21/2020 -  Krewe of Hermes
02/21/2020 -  Le Krewe D'Etat
02/22/2020 -  Endymion
02/23/2020 -  Krewe of Bacchus
02/24/2020 -  Krewe of Orpheus
02/24/2020 -  Krewe of Proteus
02/25/2020 -  Krewe of Zulu
02/25/2020 -  Mardi Gras Day
02/25/2020 -  Rex
03/19/2020 -  Top Taco Fest
03/20/2020 -  BUKU Music + Art Project
03/27/2020 -  Hogs for the Cause
04/12/2020 -  Gay Easter Parade
04/16/2020 -  French Quarter Festival
05/15/2020 -  Bayou Boogaloo
06/05/2020 -  FestiGals
06/19/2020 -  NOLA Caribbean Festival
07/04/2020 -  Go Fourth on the River
07/21/2020 -  Tales of the Cocktail
07/31/2020 -  Satchmo SummerFest
08/08/2020 -  Red Dress Run
10/10/2020 -  Carnaval Latino
10/31/2020 -  Halloween
Fairgrounds

JANUARY 25 EXOTIC ANIMAL RACING • CLUBHOUSE- AFTER 8 BAND, 5-9PM

MARCH 13 STARLIGHT RACING • TENT- DJ PAT BLACK, 4-8PM • CLUBHOUSE- THE BUCKTOWN ALLSTARS, 7-11PM

MARCH 27 STARLIGHT RACING • TENT- DJ QUINN, 4-8PM • CLUBHOUSE- BRASS BAND BLOWOUT TBC, BIG 6, & MC: FRESH JOHNSON, 7-11PM
January 18, 2020
The Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots

The Fair Grounds’ 148th race season begins Thanksgiving

1751 Gentilly Blvd
New Orleans
LA 70119
JANUARY 18 ROAD TO THE DERBY KICK-OFF presented by Hotel Monteleone

JANUARY 25 EXOTIC ANIMAL RACING presented by Miller Lite

JANUARY 26 DRAG BRUNCH

JANUARY 25 BLUE RUNNER FOODS WORLD RED BEANS & RICE EATING CHAMPIONSHIP

FEBRUARY 15 LOUISIANA DERBY PREVIEW DAY presented by Lamarque Ford-Lincoln

MARCH 7 WIENER DOG RACING presented by Double M Feed, Garden & Pet Supply

MARCH 13 STARLIGHT RACING presented by Miller Lite & Absolut

MARCH 21 LOUISIANA DERBY presented by Twinspires.com

MARCH 27 STARLIGHT RACING presented by Miller Lite & Absolut

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Love New Orleans &
She'll Love You Back.  
. Sincerely, 

Frank Stansbury 
Lafete News 
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