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NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY
National Wear Red Day, on the first Friday in February, is an annual campaign to raise awareness about heart disease in women.
The national campaign urges women to learn their risk for heart disease and to take steps to lower their risk. What increases a woman’s chances of heart disease?
- Smoking
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Family history
- Diabetes
- Stress
- Inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn’s
- Complications during pregnancy
- Menopause
We can prevent or reverse many of these risks by taking action. Speaking with our physician also helps to further lower our risk of heart attack and stroke by making and following a plan.
- Quit smoking. Ask for help if you need it. Your physician has many tools at her side to make quitting a success.
- Change your lifestyle. Become more active and improve your eating habits. This will help with many risk factors including stress, family history, and other health conditions.
- Get routine physical exams.
Heart disease and stroke kill one in three women. These diseases are 80 percent preventable according to Go Red for Women’s official website.
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WEBINAR - FINDING CONTRACTING OPPORTUNTIES THAT MATCHES YOUR CERTIFICATION ( WOMEN, VETERANS, HUBZONE, SMALL BUSINESS) |
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What Has Your Federal Certifications Done 4 U Lately? Learn how to use them
Free
Learn how to use the SBA business certifications to build your business with federal contracts - RATED E for everyone
So you have the federal contracting certification. Now what? How do you use the certification to target contracts within your specific certification:
- 8(a) Business Development
- HUBZone Small Business
- Women-Owned Small Business
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
- DBE
Fri, February 4, 2022
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CST
Online event
Register
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University of Holy Cross Accounting Students to Offer Free Tax Return Preparation Assistance every Friday during Tax Season
Free Tax Prep Starts Friday, February 4 on University of Holy Cross Campus
(New Orleans) – Beginning Friday, February 4, University of Holy Cross (UHC) Tax Accounting students will provide free tax preparation assistance for low-to-moderate income New Orleans-area residents at its campus, but university officials ask visitors to wear a mask.
UHC has partnered with the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) to offer the free tax preparation assistance throughout tax season every Friday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. until Friday, April 8, (except on March 4 as the university is closed for Mardi Gras break.) The free tax preparation will take place on the university’s campus at 4123 Woodland Drive in Room 1034.
Those qualifying for assistance should bring the following items:
- Proof of Identification
- Social Security Cards for the individual, their spouse and any dependents and/or a Social Security Number verification letter issued by the Social Security Administration
- Birth dates for the individual, their spouse and any dependents on the tax return
- Current year’s tax package (if one was received)
- Wage and earning statement(s) Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R from all employers
- Interest and dividends statements from banks (Forms 1099)
- A copy of last year’s federal and state returns, if available
- Bank routing numbers and account numbers for Direct Deposit
- Total paid for daycare provider and the daycare provider’s tax identification number (the provider’s Social Security Number or the provider’s business Identification Number)
- To file taxes electronically on a married-filing jointly return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms
The VITA Program offers free tax assistance to help low-to-moderate income people who need tax assistance. Certified volunteers receive training to help prepare basic tax returns. Most VITA sites offer free electronic filing. To locate the additional VITA sites, call 1-800-906-9887.
For more information on this program, contact Lillian Grose, Assistant Professor at 504.398.2230 or call Hanna Abuali at 504.398.2337. The free tax assistance is offered by the UHC’s Business Department which recently upgraded its undergraduate online and hybrid Accelerated Business program, a first-of-its-kind business degree program in the region that allows working adults to receive credit for their work experience toward degree completion. Department also offers traditional undergraduate Business and Accounting, as well as graduate Accelerated Management programs. For details, visit https://uhcno.edu/academics/bus-admin/index.html.
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Welcome to the Year of the Tiger!
Tết Fest is near - the Vietnamese New Year Festival, is an annual winter event celebrating the lunar new year. This year’s Tết Fest is set for February 4-6 at the Mary Queen of Vietnam Church in New Orleans East. Attendees can enjoy traditional Vietnamese food like phở and bánh mì, as well as live music performances, traditional dances like the múa lân, a lion dance that is meant to scare away evil spirits, and beautiful fireworks displays. Tết Fest is a family-friendly event that is free and open to all. Gather your friends and family and go celebrate this weekend.
Tết Fest 2022 Schedule
Friday, February 4, 6pm to 11pm
Saturday, February 5, 10am – 11pm
Sunday, February 6, 10am – 10pm
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Tet Fest
Celebrate Tết Nguyên Đán — or Feast of the First Morning of the First Day (or simply Tết) at New Orleans’s annual Tet Fest, the free celebration held from February 4 to 6 at the Mary Queen of Vietnam Church. Food including sticky rice cakes, spring rolls, banh mi, and pho will be available for purchase alongside a firework show and dragon dance.
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Tet Celebration
Mary Queen of Vietnam Church hosts its annual Vietnamese new year celebration with music by Vietnamese-born “American Idol” contestant Myra Tran, Don Ho, Diem Lien, Chau Ngoc Ha, Groovy 7, Royal Street and more. There also are lion dancers, drumming, food and more. Festival hours are 6 p.m.-11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, and 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6.
Admission is free.
At 14001 Dwyer Blvd.
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UPCOMING
YEAR-AT-A-GLANCE
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We are now carrying
Saluto’s Italian Fig King Cakes!
Delicious!
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KING CAKE HUB 2022 LOCATIONS
Mid-City’s Zony Mash (3940 Thalia St) will host the main King Cake Hub location while The Gift Shop at Historic New Orleans Collection will host a pop-up second location
Jennifer Samuels, owner of the King Cake Hub, announced the retail King Cake shop will have two new locations for the 2022 Carnival season. The main King Cake Hub will share space with Zony Mash Beer Project. King Cake Hub will be located in the Broad facing portion of the building at 1464 S. Broad Street in New Orleans. Zony Mash is a brewery with a large creative selection of beers created in house. They also have tasting room with 21 brews on tap and being located in the historic Gem Theater they are also a destination for live entertainment. Zony Mash and King Cake Hub will be collaborating to release a special edition King Cake Stout beer
This will be King Cake Hub’s fourth year selling a wide assortment of the best king cakes you have ever and never tasted and will include new king cake offerings from several of our partner bakeries. Brennan’s is back this year with their Traditional and Pink Parade king cakes as well as a yet to be revealed “Special Release” filled king cake which all Coterie members will receive on January 6th. In addition to Brennan’s, NOCCA’s students are back in the kitchen working with Steve Himelfarb and the team from now shuttered Cake Cafe offering their hugely popular Goat Cheese Apple and new this year will be a Gluten and Dairy Free cake. Other returning partners are Caludas’s, Cannata’s, Caywood and Randazzo Bakery, Joe Gambino’s Bakery, Hi-Do Bakery, Bywater Bakery, Breads on Oak, Gracious, Bittersweet, Sugar Love and Big Boys Gooey Cakes will be back for season four!
The 2022 King Cake Coterie is on sale now with exciting new offerings and a discount for early shoppers. The Coterie is a King Cake of the Week Club featuring a different king cake each week. Brennan’s is launching Season 4 and then Cannata’s will be debuting a new Salted Caramel King Cake which is sure to be a hit. NOCCA, Bywater, Gracious, Gambino’s and Caluda’s will also be included. The Coterie makes a great holiday gift. In addition to the early bird discount the first 30 Subscribers will receive one of our amazing t-shirts by Studio Mundi!
This will be a bittersweet year as we mourn the loss of Will Samuels who had the crazy genius idea to bring all your favorite king cakes to one shop. Will’s wife and daughter will proudly and joyously continue the legacy which has delighted and overwhelmed king cake lovers for three years.
King Cake Hub will be open daily from 8:30am until 6:00pm beginning January 6 through Lundi Gras. Delivery will be available through Door Dash
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"Souls of Valor"
Free
Feb 4 - Feb 13
All day
A Photographic Tribute to the African American Heroes of WWII on display in the lobby, open to the public.
SOULS OF VALOR©
A Photographic Tribute to the African American Heroes of WWII
The valor and contributions of African American service men, women and support personnel have long been omitted and often ignored by scholars and historians. This is a history of service rich with stories of tenacity, honor and sacrifice that permeates throughout the battle of the Boston Massacre, the Aleutian Islands and the shores of Normandy. The African American has contributed significantly to all wars fought by the United States to preserve the American way of life.
During the summer of 2000, the National D-Day Museum in New Orleans sought to bring about awareness in this country of the commitment and sacrifices made by those who contributed to the effort during World War II. The D-Day Museum’s opening and accompanying ceremonies captured the nation’s attention and aroused its passion about the historic event that changed the world. There was anxious anticipation in advance of that day, but the faces of African American men and women who contributed to the victory of America and its allies were not seen. No news coverage or article included their story. No one told of the African American’s contribution or of his fight on two fronts during a time when Jim Crow was the law of the land and lynching was the sport of the South.
This oversight was later rectified in February 2001 when Southern University at New Orleans, The Amistad Research Center, the National D-Day Museum and the Eisenhower Center for American Studies collaborated in hosting a three-day celebratory event which included a symposium and a ticker tape parade.
“Souls of Valor,” the exhibition, depicts all branches of the military and is the brainchild of producer and photographer, Jim Thorns. It was born out of the ticker tape parade which took place on February 3, 2001. The parade departed from the Ernest Morial Convention Center and ended at historic Congo Square. Subsequently, Thorns identified, interviewed and photographed a group of African American Heroes of WWII. “Souls of Valor” includes the work efforts of various local photographers as well as contributions from Tommye Myrick.
The remounting of the exhibition, in conjunction with the New Orleans premiere of the staged play, “FLY” which celebrates the Tuskegee Airmen, reaffirms the reality that America can never again forget the noble contributions of these American Heroes.
This exhibition is free and open to the public and will be on display in the lobby of the Jefferson Performing Arts Center 6400 Airline Highway,
Metairie, Louisiana 70001 during business hours 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily from Monday, January 31-Sunday, February 13, 2022.
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Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, the nation’s third-oldest racetrack, has been in operation since 1872. Located in New Orleans, Fair Grounds operates a slot-machine gaming facility and 15 off-track betting parlors throughout southeast Louisiana. |
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February 4
First Fridays with the Marine Forces Reserve Band
@French Market District
Enjoy the Marine Forces Reserve Band every first Friday in 2022! Performances will take place at 2:00pm at Oscar Dunn Park, the amphitheater across from Jackson Square. Free and open to the public.
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Details
Date:
February 4
Time:
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Venue
700 Decatur Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
United States
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400 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116 |
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2-8-22
Chop House
322 Magazine
Tuesdays 6-9 pm
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Superior Seafood
Napoleon at St. Charles
Fridays 5-7 pm
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Prytania at Canal Place
Foot of Canal Street
Saturdays: 5-7 pm
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Hotel Monteleone
214 Royal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-523-3341
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Are you ready for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing?
The Games officially run from Feb. 4-20 but some
NBC is planning to present more than 2,800 hours of coverage of the Olympics across its networks and has planned a full day of coverage of the Opening Ceremony on Feb. 4.
Here is more on what to know about the ceremony.
When is the Opening Ceremony?
The Opening Ceremony in Beijing begins at 5:30 a.m. central on Friday, Feb. 4, and lasts until 8:30 a.m. central.
How to watch the Opening Ceremony?
The Opening Ceremony will air live on WDSU and in NBC primetime and Peacock at 5:30 a.m. central. You can also stream it via NBCOlympics.com and in the NBC Sports app after authentication.
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1 Collins Diboll Circle
New Orleans, LA, 70119
Phone:
504.658.4100
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First Friday at NOMA
FRI, FEBRUARY 4TH
AT 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
#EXPLORENOMA AFTER HOURS.
The museum is open late night for an evening packed with musical performances, gallery tours, special pop-ups, and a full bar.
Check out this month’s line-up below:
- Musical performance by the Lilli Lewis Project in NOMA’s Lapis Center for the Arts at 7:30 pm
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Gallery tours of NEW at NOMA: Recent Acquisitions in Contemporary Art by curator Katie Pfohl
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An exclusive sneak peek at Steve Lands’s upcoming Rearranging the Planets
- DJ set from Felice Gee
- A special service project in collaboration with Jane Place Neighborhood Sustainability Initiative
- Food from Original Thought Market*
- And a full bar from Café NOMA*
$25 General Admission | $15 for Members
*Please note that food and drinks are not included in the ticket price. They are available for purchase directly from our partner vendors.
BUY TICKETS
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Peter Harris Trio
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain Hotel
Peter Harris Quartet
Feb 4
7:00pm
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Bayou Bar at the
Pontchartrain Hotel
2031 St. Charles Avenue,
New Orleans, LA
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2022-02-04
4pm7pm
"Happy Hour" set
Observatory Eleven
The Westin Canal Place
11th Floor NOLA
2022-02-054pm7pm"Happy Hour" setObservatory Eleven The Westin Canal Place 11th Floor NOLA2022-02-107:30pm10:30pmw Duke HeitgerThe Palm Ct Jazz Cafe 1204 Decatur St. NOLA2022-02-114pm7pm"Happy Hour" setObservatory Eleven The Westin Canal Place 11th Floor NOLA2022-02-177:30pm10:30pmw Duke HeitgerThe Palm Ct Jazz Cafe 1204 Decatur St. NOLA2022-02-184pm7pm"Happy Hour" setObservatory Eleven The Westin Canal Place 11th Floor NOLA2022-02-194pm7pm"Happy Hour" setObservatory Eleven The Westin Canal Place 11th Floor NOLA2022-02-246pmw Skipp Phipps on guitarAcropolis on Freret 4510 Freret St. NOLA2022-02-254pm7pm"Happy Hour" setObservatory Eleven The Westin Canal Place 11th Floor NOLA2022-02-264pm7pm"Happy Hour" setObservatory Eleven The Westin Canal Place 11th Floor NOLA2022-03-036pm8pm"Twilight Concert Series" featuring Tim LaughlinPavillion of the Two Sisters City Park NOLA2022-03-044pm7pm"Happy Hour" setObservatory Eleven The Westin Canal Place 11th Floor NOLA
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618 Frenchmen St
New Orleans
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Friday, February 4
5:00 PM
Ages 21+
Friday, February 4
10:00 PM
Ages 21+
$20.00
Saturday, February 5
5:00 PM
Ages 21+
Saturday, February 5
11:00 PM
Ages 21+
$20.00
NO COVER
Sunday, February 6
5:00 PM
Ages 21+
Sunday, February 6
9:00 PM
Ages 21+
$10.00
NO COVER
Monday, February 7
6:00 PM
Ages 21+
Monday, February 7
9:00 PM
Ages 21+
$15.00
NO COVER
Wednesday, February 9
6:00 PM
Ages 21+
Wednesday, February 9
9:00 PM
Ages 21+
$15.00
Thursday, February 10
7:00 PM
Ages 21+
$20.00
Thursday, February 10
10:00 PM
Ages 21+
$10.00
NO COVER
Friday, February 11
6:00 PM
Ages 21+
Friday, February 11
10:00 PM
Ages 21+
$20.00
NO COVER
Saturday, February 12
6:00 PM
Ages 21+
Saturday, February 12
11:00 PM
Ages 21+
$20.00
NO COVER
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Place St. Charles, 201 St Charles Ave #132,
New Orleans, LA 70170
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Krewe of Themis Umbrella Showcase
The all-female Krewe of Themis, which started in 2020, will make its parade debut on Feb. 19 in partnership with the Krewe of Freret. But the group is offering a sneak peek of its signature throw in “Parasols on Parade,” a showcase of 30 decorated umbrellas at Stella Jones Gallery. Designs honor figures such as Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and artist Frida Kahlo and groups such as the Baby Dolls. “Parasols on Parade” will be on display 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4.
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TODAY AT 6 PM – 9 PM
Truffle Honeys
@ Cafe Istanbul
Cafe istanbul
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Truffle honeys accompanied by Matt Johnson on guitar, Calvin Morin-Martin on Bass guitar, Rik Fletcher on piano & Ovi Giron on drums. $10 door cover. |
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Palm Court Jazz Cafe
With Traditional Jazz Lineup
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The Palm Court Cafe, located at 1204 Decatur Street,
The Palm Court will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 7 to 11 p.m.. Performances take place from 7:30 to 10:30PM
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Topsy Chapman
& Kevin Louis
w/Palm Court Jazz Band
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- Will Smith & Palm Court Jazz Band
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- Mark Braud w/Sunday Night Swingsters
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- CLOSED
- 08
- CLOSED
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- Lars Edegran & Palm Court Jazz Band 10
- Duke Heitger &Tim Laughlin w/ Crescent City Joymakers 11
- Topsy Chapman & Kevin Louis w/Palm Court Jazz Band 12
- Will Smith & Palm Court Jazz Band 13
- Mark Braud & Sunday Night swingsters 14
- CLOSED 15
- CLOSED 16
- Lars Edegran & Palm Court Jazz Band 17
- Duke Heitger &Tim Laughlin w/ Crescent City Joymakers 18
- Topsy Chapman & Kevin louis w/Palm Court Jazz Band 19
- Will Smith & Palm Court Jazz Band 20
- Mark Braud & Sunday Night Swingsters 21
- CLOSED 22
- CLOSED 23
- Lars Edegran & Palm Court Jazz Band 24
- Leroy Jones & Crescent City Joymakers 25
- Topsy Chapman & Kevin Louis w/Palm Court Jazz Band 26
- Will Smith & Palm Court Jazz Band 27
- Mark Braud & Sunday Night Swingsters 28
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- CLOSED
For more information, visit the website for the Palm Court Cafe. For reservations, call (504) 525-0200. In compliance with COVID-19 safety mandates, all patrons must show proof of vaccination or a negative test from within 72 hours.
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Save the Date for the Grand Opening of the Frenchmen Art Bazaar
The Frenchmen Art Bazaar is set to host a grand opening celebration on Frenchmen Street this weekend.
Arts and crafts vendors will be welcomed back with a vendor market three nights a week with no cover charge to the public. Located at 619 Frenchmen Street, the multipurpose space will be hosting 20 plus vendors in the front and a special events space in the rear. Frenchmen Art Bazaar is proud to offer this self-sustained and newly revitalized space that will explore and showcase talent that bursts from all over the Crescent City from February 4-5 for its
grand opening.
Dohm Collective will be bringing their unique and immersive production "Circle in the Square" to help host three days of silent performances for the grand opening. The group is one that shares a love for local music and art, and is operated by local artists themselves. Experience the full 24-foot geodesic projection mapped "Dohm" with three channels of music to pick from each night. Right alongside the newly established Frenchmen Art Bazaar, Dohm Collective's performance will take place on the route for Chewbacchus! Tickets are available for Circle in the Square via Eventbrite.
Frenchmen Art Bazaar will be curated by New Orleans-based events team Fox Pocket. The space will also offer special event opportunities in collaboration with property owner Gregor Fox.
Frenchmen Street neighbors d.b.a. hosted numerous outdoor live music events in the space during the 2021 season and will continue to collaborate with Fox Pocket to curate events at Frenchmen Art Bazaar in the future.
For more information about Frenchmen Art Bazaar please email [email protected] or check out the social media handles of @frenchmenartbazaar @dohmcollective @foxpocket.co
For more information or to book a special event, please go to foxpocket.co.
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The Back Room at Buffa's
1001 Esplanade Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70116
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Every Thursday thru Monday
Buffa’s is committed to paying our musicians fairly while also protecting our customers during the remainder of the pandemic. In order to do this we are selling full tables intead of individual seats for each show.
Friday at 7PM & 9PM
The Clint Johnson Trio
Saturday 7 & 9PM
John Fohl
Sunday at 7PM & 9PM
Dr. Sick
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I need your support.
Please come out and show your love!
Friday, Feb. 4th
7 - 9 pm
$15 cover
New songs!!!!
Daniel Meinecke, piano
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Chickie Wah Wah
2828 Canal St.,
New Orleans LA 70119
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7:00 PM-9:00 PM
February 4, 2022
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
02/04/2022
Paul Sanchez – $15
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Chickie Wah Wah
2828 Canal St.,
New Orleans LA 70119
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FEBRUARY 4 - 13, 2022
FRI + SAT @ 7:30 PM
SUN @ 2:00 PM
JEFFERSON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (JPAC)
6400 AIRLINE DRIVE | METAIRIE
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FLY at Jefferson Performing Arts Center
February 4–13 | Fri. + Sat. at 7:30 p.m., Sun. at 2:00 p.m. (CT)
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This 2009 play tells the stories of four of the approximately 1,000 black airmen trained in Tuskegee, Alabama, to serve in World War II as part of the 332nd Fighter Group of the United States Army Air Forces. Set primarily in the summer of 1943, the show depicts the training of the men before they go to combat and uses their experiences as a reference point for other African American trials and triumphs. Marching drills and other military ceremonies, documentary imagery, and tap-dancing fill the play with perpetual motion.
Fly was commissioned in 2005 by the Lincoln Center Institute, the educational arm of Lincoln Center, where Ricardo Khan was an artist-in-residence. This is the show's New Orleans Premiere.
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- Sun, 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM CST
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"Stupid F*cking Bird"
$15
Wed, Feb 2
7:30pm
Theatre UNO stages Aaron Posner's take on "The Seagull" by Chekhov in an irreverent, contemporary comedic production.
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In this irreverent, contemporary, and very funny remix of Chekhov’s The Seagull, Posner stages a timeless battle between young and old, past and present, in the search for the true meaning of it all. Everyone discovers just how disappointing love, art, and growing up can be.
The unconventional casting illustrates the intentional direction of Maggie Tonra to embrace the LBGTQI community and give more opportunities to bend gender roles on the stage. This dark comedy has been a work of interdisciplinary collaboration within the UNO School of the Arts. Original ukulele songs composed by James Sugg draw the famously subtextual inner thoughts of Chekhov’s characters explicitly to the surface. Original tango choreography by Kalo Gow and live accordion accompaniment by Ty Henderson highlights the passionate and unpredictable nature of love.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit UNO’s School of the Arts website at http://SOTAPerformances.uno.edu. General Admission for all shows is $15 per person. UNO Alumni and seniors can see performances for $10 per person. UNO Faculty & Staff and Students with a valid I.D. will be admitted for free; this will be extended to non-UNO students.
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New Orleans
Duration: 1 hr
Public
Les Fous du Carnaval are ready to hang the moon over New Orleans!! *Or perhaps moon you?* Only way to find out is to come out!
Come one, come all to the newest Mardi Gras parade in town--Les Fous du Carnaval! Catch us on Friday, February 4, at 8pm as the krewes of Flora & Fauna, Hellarious Wingnuts, and the Goddesses strut our stuff to the brass bands and pass out our coveted hand-crafted throws to the gathered throngs.
Our Carnival stroll starts at 8pm at the corner of Chartres St and Frenchman St, then we'll parade through the Quarter following this route:
Frenchman --> Royal
Royal --> St. Philip
St. Philip --> Decatur
Decatur --> Jackson Square
Make sure to stay as safe from COVID as you can while out on the route--remember Mardi Gras is for masking! Hope to see all of your beautiful faces there!! xoxo
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February 10pm Discount Ticket Shows
In December 2021, Snug Harbor launched a new Discount Ticket Program for 10pm Shows on Thursdays and Sundays, in order to make many of our world class intimate live concerts more accessible to guests who might be on a budget.
This month's featured 10pm Discount Ticket Shows are:
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SNUG HARBOR
Thursdays, Fridays,
Saturdays, & Sundays
Shows at 8 & 10pm
Tickets for all shows are available and easy online www.SnugJazz.com in order to guarantee your seat, and walk-up tickets are only available while they last.
February 4th:
Germaine Bazzle
with Larry Sieberth Trio
February 5th:
Mahmoud Chouki
New World Ensemble
February 6th:
Ricky Sebastian Quintet
February 10th:
James Singleton Chicago Quartet
February 11th:
Jason Marsalis presents:
The K. Love Experience
February 12th:
Papa Mali Trio
wsg Camile Baudoin (The Radiators)
February 13th:
Quiana Lynell's Pillow Talk Show
with Kyle Roussel
February 17th:
Bon Bon Vivant!
February 18th:
Delfeayo Marsalis Sextet
February 19th:
Dr. Michael White
& The Original Liberty Jazz Band
February 20th:
EXTENDED TRIO
(Rossignoli, Booth, Webb)
February 24th:
Yolanda Robinson Windsay
with Larry Sieberth Trio
February 25th:
Herlin Riley Quartet
February 26th:
Alexey Marti Quintet
February 27th:
Shannon Powell Trio
SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO
626 Frenchmen St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
504-949-0696 to purchase tickets
ADMISSION:
GENERAL $25.00 - $40.00
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125 Chartres St., New Orleans, LA 70130 P:
(504) 592-0673
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02/04/2022
125 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130-2311, United States
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125 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130-2311, United States
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Tickets -> https://bit.ly/3cX8C6x
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Fritzel's European Jazz Club
733 Bourbon St.,
New Orleans LA 70116
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Fritzel's All Star Band
Jan 31
9:00pm
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Toulouse Theatre Presents
Honey Island Swamp Band
Friday, Feb 04, 2022
Toulouse Theatre
New Orleans, LA
Doors: 9:30PM Show: 10:00PM
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Toulouse Theatre
615 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA, 70130
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WE’RE BACK AT THE BLUE NILE EVERY FRIDAY!!!!
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TODAY AT 11 PM
Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers
$20
· 532 Frenchmen Street,New Orleans,70116,US
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NATIONAL HOMEMADE SOUP DAY
February 4th heats up with National Homemade Soup Day. In every cuisine, soup provides a rich basis of flavor and history.
Before the era of modern transportation, soup was a product of regionally available foods. For this reason, there are thousands of soup recipes available today.
Many soups also offer medicinal properties. What was once considered a wive’s tale, chicken soup now has the backing of the scientific community. Yes, chicken soup helps relieve the symptoms of the common cold. How? Well, scientists believe that a bowl of soup may reduce inflammation of the lungs. It is thought that chicken soup slows down the activity of white blood cells that can cause inflammation.
But that’s not all homemade soup does. Every cook knows the most important ingredient that goes into every pot of simmering soup. They keep the ingredient stored where it will do its best work, too. As they work, they season the soup from their heart giving it just the right amount of love each and every time. Whether they add it with the noodles or the vegetable, the broth or the cream, each cook knows there’s enough to go around. That’s why homemade soup heals the best.
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NATIONAL HEMP DAY
On February 4th, National Hemp Day proudly weaves a celebration surrounding an industry with a long and innovative history.
Did you know hemp has been a part of human civilization for thousands of years? The world’s earliest civilizations used hemp fibers to make fabric for clothing and other materials. Even America’s founding fathers drafted early documents on hemp paper. During the last century, leaders used a “Hemp for Victory” campaign during WWII to encourage farmers to grow hemp for military use. Since then, hemp has been an essential material in the innovation of several industries. For example, shipping, construction, and textiles rely on hemp for numerous products. The construction industry started using hemp in place of concrete (known as hempcrete) since it is windproof and offers a lower carbon footprint.
The Industrial Hemp Pilot Program allowed several states to grow, cultivate, and process hemp for agricultural purposes. These programs brought thousands of new jobs to an industry that had long been considered obsolete because of the Schedule I classification of hemp (the same classification as heroin and LSD).
In 2018, the hemp industry celebrated a massive win with the passage of the Farm Bill. Hemp – including the leaves, stalks, and stems – has since been rescheduled to a Schedule V classification, the same as OTC low-dose codeine. As a result, the growing, producing, and distribution of hemp are legal on a national level. Products made from hemp such as CBD, clothing, plastics, paint, insulation, and biofuels will now be more readily available. The passing of the 2018 Farm Bill brings massive growth potential. Some publications estimate that the hemp industry will become a multi-billion dollar industry for the United States.
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On Deck for February 4, 2022
National Days
On Deck for February 5, 2022
National Days
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threnody
[ THREN-UH-DEE ]
Part of Speech noun
Origin + Etymology
mid 17th century; Greek 1630s, from Greek thrēnōdia "lamentation," from thrēnos "dirge, lament" + ōidē "ode"
Synonyms
Antonyms
- encomiumeulogypaeanpanegyric
Definition
a poem, speech, or song of lamentation, especially for the dead; dirge; funeral song
Example
A) Looking out over the sea, she sang a threnody for her sister. B) They composed a threnody to memorialize those who were lost in the storm.
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The Saenger Theatre in New Orleans opened 95 Years Ago on
February 4, 1927.
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Ain't There (dere) No More - New Orleans
Tim Russell
As we lost stores like Maison Blanche, gone also were great launches of new, national products. Adjusted for inflation, the $89.75, would be worth just over $1,000, today. 12-19-1949
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Maunsel WhitePontchartrain Beach Memories - 1928-1983
Aerial view from 1945
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OnlineWire - New Orleans virtual gig calendar |
Welcome to
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The spirit of House Floats is DIY — amateur artists and professionals alike have been able to find solace and creativity with it after the COVID-19 pandemic wiped out regular gigs and brought sorrow to a city usually known for celebrating.
It began as somewhat of a joke after local resident Megan Boudreaux mused on social media about a way to keep Carnival going in the absence of parades last year.
But the idea swiftly took off and was embraced across the city as New Orleanians got to work to showcase their creativity from porches and balconies and yards.
As Coco Darrow, the lead artist and designer of Stronghold Studios, puts it, “it was a way to show the world we could still make lemonade out of lemons.”
What could have been a temporary tradition is now likely here to stay — even as the city prepares for a slightly-more-normal Carnival season this year and parades are expected to roll.
Stronghold Studios is filled with giant flowers, light-up “luna moths,” a giant sugar skull, cut-outs of local celebrities and other homages to New Orleans culture and beyond. The team of painters, carpenters and other producers will expand over the next several weeks as the studio ramps up production and prepares for a swell of custom orders.
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The moment you have all been waiting for is finally here.
The Krewe of House Floats has released its comprehensive list of decorated homes across the New Orleans area.
The movement became a new tradition in New Orleans after parades were cancelled in 2021.
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You Can Adopt-A-Cop for This Year’s Mardi Gras
By: Gracie Wise
After two years of quiet nights, New Orleans will soon turn purple, green, and gold. Colorful floats will roll down the streets, throwing beads and doubloons to parade-goers. Vibrant music will make even the most reserved dance in their Carnival gear. This year, Mardi Gras will be a season of rejoicing.
The Mardi Gras we know and love wouldn't be possible without the New Orleans Police Department's (NOPD) Krewe in Blue, and this year, you can Adopt-A-Cop for just $10! Your support ensures officers enjoy hot meals and snacks while patrolling the streets throughout Mardi Gras season.
Every year, NOPD teams up with federal, state, and local officers to ensure parade krewes and parade-goers are safely partaking in Carnival festivities. If you're interested in adopting a cop, visit nopjf.org/adopt-a-cop
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The Presbytère
751 Chartres St., New Orleans LA 70116
504-568-6968 or 800-568-6968
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"Rex: The 150th Anniversary of the School of Design"
Feb 2 - Dec 11
All day
Louisiana State Museum exhibition of artifacts, focusing on the costumes of the krewe’s royals, with newly discovered treasures recently acquired from European collections.
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The Louisiana State Museum is preparing a major exhibition to open in the Presbytère Museum on February 1, 2022, commemorating the milestone 150th anniversary of the Rex Organization, the foremost New Orleans Mardi Gras krewe. Since its founding in 1872, Rex has taken on an unparalleled leadership role in Carnival, setting the standard of excellence for the dozens of krewes formed since and even inspiring the formation of similar civic organizations in other states. The Rex parade was the first daytime parade in modern Carnival, and the man selected as the monarch of the organization, known also by its incorporated name, the School of Design, serves as the King of all New Orleans Carnival.
The exhibition will tell the story of Rex using the Louisiana State Museum’s unrivaled collection of artifacts, heavily focusing on the sophisticated costumes of the krewe’s kings, queens, and courtiers. The Museum has always prioritized preserving the artifacts of Rex and made a concerted effort beginning in the 1920s to gather costumes directly from krewe members. This collection now totals over 60 royalty and krewe costumes and gowns as well as dozens of sets of rare crown jewels. The exhibition will also feature newly discovered treasures from the krewe’s past, recently acquired from European collections, along with rarely seen artifacts borrowed from private and institutional collections.
The exhibition will also discuss the vital civic function that the krewe has always performed since it was founded in part to boost economic development in the city during the tumultuous years of Reconstruction following the Civil War. After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans in 2005, Rex assumed a crucial philanthropic mission through its Pro Bono Publico Foundation, to date funneling over $10 million to the New Orleans Public School system through the contributions of the krewe’s members. Numerous kings and queens of the krewe have been honored by municipal and humanitarian organizations for their broad-ranging support of essential community causes.
An exciting feature of the exhibition will be a float built inside the Museum by the krewe’s float builder, Royal Artists, demonstrating the techniques and materials used to construct the elaborate historically-inspired floats for Rex. Rare vintage films of Rex parades of decades ago will bring the spectacle to life, and lively time-lapse video showing the float-building process will shine a spotlight on the creativity and skill that go into crafting these rolling tableaux.
A host of complementary educational programs and lectures are being planned, including hands-on activity days for families as well as sensory-friendly programs for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.
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fun animation I created showing 37 years of my posters in 100 seconds! |
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MARDI GRAS POSTER 2022
“Front Porch Parade”
Limited Edition/Signed/Numbered/777•Size:18”x 24”
Real 23 Karat Gold Hand-Painted Remarque
Direct from artist Andrea Mistretta’s SECURE WEBSITE:
http://www.mardigrasgraphics.com
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Find an iconic New Orleans symbol hidden within this
longest running commemorative poster series. - Year #37
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1H15gKXeU0
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THE 2022 MARDI GRAS GUIDE finally arrived from the printer at 2PM today. Outlets that received them this afternoon include Beads by the Dozen, Gambino's on Veterans, Jefferson Variety, TJ's Carnival Supplies and Barnes & Noble, Westbank and Metairie. Internet orders will ship tomorrow and distribution to all of our retail outlets will take about one week.
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Fit for a King: The Rex Archives at THNOC
January 15–May 8, 2022
Tuesday–Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres Street, 2nd Floor
Admission is free.
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About the Exhibition
Since 1872, revelers on Mardi Gras Day have danced to the tune “If Ever I Cease to Love” and waved to the self-proclaimed “King of Carnival” as the Rex parade wound its way through the city of New Orleans. To mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Rex, The Historic New Orleans Collection unveils Fit for a King, an exhibition showcasing jewels, favors, doubloons, float designs, and more from THNOC’s Rex-related holdings, which number in the thousands.
Presented in conjunction with the large-scale Making Mardi Gras exhibition at 520 Royal Street, Fit for a King is part of THNOC’s spring exploration of the creativity that Carnival season conjures.
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Making Mardi Gras
Sponsored by Blaine Kern’s Mardi Gras World and Kern Studios
January 29–May 8, 2022
Tuesday–Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
520 Royal Street, Tricentennial Wing, 3rd Floor
Free ticketed admission
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About the Exhibition
You can feel it coming. A marching band cadence echoes from a mile away. Pounding drums and bright feathers flare from the Mardi Gras Indians just up the block. Months of painstaking glittering, marching, beadwork, and brushstrokes have led up to this moment, and you are ready to burst into the street. It’s Mardi Gras in New Orleans.
On January 6, 2022, The Historic New Orleans Collection’s Making Mardi Gras exhibition rambles its way into the museum's French Quarter galleries. This showstopping display invites visitors into the sprawling dens, late-night sewing sessions, and sweaty dance rehearsals where “The Greatest Free Show on Earth” is created and re-created each year among the city’s diverse communities. Explore the vibrant expression that only Carnival season can muster, as we meet up with 19th-century float artists, dawn-breaking skeleton gangs, and homebound house-float creators—stopping to admire costumes, royalty, and hand-painted coconuts.
This is the Mardi Gras that happens before we're watching, the Carnival that will wind through the city on Fat Tuesday, far from the intemperate Bourbon Street scene. Catch it before it passes.
This exhibition is generously sponsored by Blaine Kern’s Mardi Gras World and Kern Studios.
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2022 NFL offseason dates:
February
- February 5: Senior Bowl | Hancock Whitney Stadium | Mobile, Ala.
- February 6: 2022 NFL Pro Bowl | Allegiant Stadium | Las Vegas
- February 13: Super Bowl LVI | SoFi Stadium | Inglewood, Calif.
- February 19: HBCU Legacy Bowl | Yulman Stadium | New Orleans
2022 NFL offseason dates: March
- March 1-7: 2022 NFL Scouting Combine | Lucas Oil Stadium | Indianapolis
- March 8: Prior to 4 p.m., New York time, deadline for clubs to designate Franchise or Transition Players
- March 14-16: During the period beginning at noon, New York time, on March 14 and ending at 3:59:59 p.m., New York time, on March 16, clubs are permitted to contact, and enter into contract negotiations with, the certified agents of players who will become unrestricted free agents upon the expiration of their 2021 player contracts at 4 p.m., New York time, on March 16.
- March 16: The 2022 League Year and Free Agency period begin at 4 p.m. ET.
- March 16: Trading period for 2022 begins at 4 p.m., New York time, after expiration of all 2021 contracts.
- March 27-30: Annual League Meeting | The Breakers | Palm Beach, Fla.
2022 NFL offseason dates: April
- April 4: Clubs that hired a new head coach after the end of the 2021 regular season may begin offseason workout programs.
- April 18: Clubs with returning head coaches may begin offseason workout programs
- April 20: Deadline to bring draft-eligible players to their facilities for a physical examination.
- April 22: Deadline for restricted free agents to sign offer sheets.
- April 27: Deadline for prior club to exercise Right of First Refusal to restricted free agents.
- April 27: Deadline to time, test, and interview draft-eligible players.
- April 28-30: 2022 NFL Draft | Las Vegas
All times are Eastern and all dates are subject to change. Dates for the 2022 NFL schedule release as well as Saints offseason OTAs, minicamps, and 2022 Saints Training Camp will be announced later.
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City Recycling Opportunities |
City of New Orleans’ Department of Sanitation announced that the City’s Recycling Drop-Off Center, located at 2829 Elysian Fields Ave., will be open weekly on Saturdays from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. This temporary shift from bi-weekly drop off is in response to a higher demand for recycling while curbside collection is suspended.
Residents participating in the drop-off events should plan for longer than normal wait-times; the New Orleans Police Department will provide traffic control support to help the events run smoothly.
- Orleans Parish residents can drop off the following recyclables:Paper: newspapers, junk mail, phone books, catalogs, office paper
- Corrugated Cardboard
- Boxboard: cereal boxes and soft drink boxes
- Plastics #1 (soda/water bottles) and #2 (milk/juice/shampoo/detergent containers)
- Small metals: aluminum and steel
- Mardi Gras beads
- Batteries: AA, AAA, AAAA, C, D, 6-volt, 9-volt, Lithium
- Light bulbs: incandescent and fluorescent
- Electronics: iPads, tablets, computers, laptops, phones, keyboards, speakers, cables, x-boxes, PlayStations, Wii, MP3/DVD/CD Players, UPS, Circuit boards, portable navigation/GPS devices, inkjet/toner cartridges, digital cameras/video recorders (DVRs), fax machines, small printers, monitors, processors, networking equipment, stereos, security systems
- Televisions: limit 4
- Tires: limit 5
- Glass: limit 50 lbs. (please remove corks and caps)
*Please note: no composting materials accepted at this time.
The City anticipates that curbside recycling collection may resume in Service Area 2 when the new contract begins in early 2022; curbside recycling collection may resume in Service Area 1 by the end of 2021.
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Tipitina’s February 2022 Calendar Incoming!!…
Full listings and showtime info available at www.Tipitinas.com!
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Watch Chef Kevin Belton every Saturday at 9:30am
& Sunday at 11am on WYES-TV!
KEVIN BELTON’S COOKIN’ LOUISIANA is Chef Kevin Belton's fourth series produced by WYES. The series debuted in July 2021 and follows the success of NEW ORLEANS COOKING WITH KEVIN BELTON (2015), KEVIN BELTON’S NEW ORLEANS KITCHEN (2018) and KEVIN BELTON’S NEW ORLEANS CELEBRATIONS (2019). His series are nationally distributed on public television stations across the country by American Public Television.
COMING UP....CreateTV will run a Chef Kevin Belton Marathon beginning Friday, February 25 at 5:30pm. Viewers across the country will enjoy a little New Orleans flavor by watching back-to-back episodes of some of chefs favorite dishes. 💜💚💛
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First Saturday Art Walk
Saturday 5 February, 6-8 PM!
Free, self-guided art walk and opening receptions for new exhibitions across the Arts District New Orleans every first Saturday of the month - more information on participating galleries, artists, and events on the ADNO website!
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Join us in our spacious taproom for brunch and FREE live music from 11am-5:30pm. We've got a real treat for you this weekend! Eight very talented local musicians will be performing in our Songwriters Showcase. Check out the lineup!
Sat, Feb 5:
11am: John Fohl
12:30pm: Alex McMurray
2pm: Lynn Drury
3:30pm: Tom Leggett
Sun, Feb 6:
11am: Lilli Lewis
12:30pm: Papa Mali
2pm: Grayson Capps
3:30pm: Joy Clark
Enjoy specials like $17 pitchers of Flagship Beers from 11am-3pm, biscuits and gravy, French toast stuffed with cheese and jam, beermosas, bloody beers and more!
3501 Jourdan Road
New Orleans, LA 70126
504.867.4000
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Gretna Farmer’s Market
Event Date:
Feb 5, 2022
from 8:30 am - 12:30 am
Event Location:
Gretna Market
301 Huey P Long Ave
Gretna, LA 70053
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Enjoy fresh local produce and crafts at the Gretna Farmers Market, every Saturday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, rain or shine, under the covered Gretna Market Building, Huey P. Long Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets in historic downtown Gretna. |
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TODAY AT 11 AM – 5 PM
Backyard Art Market
3101 Tchoupitoulas St,
New Orleans, LA 70115-1125, United States
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3101 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70115-1125, United States
Duration: 6 hr
Public
Join us this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, as we host our first official art market since Hurricane Ida. Stop by and show your support for all of the local artists and small businesses owners
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2-5-22
Join us every Saturday,
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for over 80 local artisan vendors, including produce, prepared foods, jewelry, art, crafts, plants, music and more!
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What: The Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus 2022 Parade, Chewbacchus XI
When: Saturday, February 5, 2022
Where: New Orleans, Louisiana
The Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus parades along the streets of the Bywater, Faubourg Marigny, and French Quarter on Saturday, February 5, 2022, as it celebrates its eleventh season. The theme this year is System Reset, because (gestures broadly).
Our new route begins on the river side of St. Claude Avenue at Homer Plessy. It will take a left on Elysian Fields Avenue, and then a right on Decatur Street, which will be its longest stretch. Please see the attached route. The Chewbacchanal, immediately following the parade (10:00 p.m.), will take place at the Fillmore New Orleans (6 Canal Street, New Orleans, 70130). The Chewbacchanal is open to the public and general admission tickets are $20. There will also be a limited-space VIP option for an additional $60, that includes a private room with complimentary specialty drinks and food, along with VIP-only tables and chairs in the main room. All party goers will enjoy live music by Mannie Fresh along with various DJs throughout the night. The Chewbacchanal will end at 1:00 a.m.
As part of our System Reset, we say “So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish” to our beloved Overlord Padme Almandine, also known as Brooke Ethridge. Ethridge has faithfully served our Sacred Drunken Wookiee since 2017. And while she has now moved to Alabama to focus on Terra Firma and other Earthly agriculture, she will remain a loyal member of the subkrewe that she co-founded, the ever-popular Leijorettes. Overlord Padme Almandine will be crowned the official royalty for 2022 and will thereafter and for always be known as Princess Senator Almandine, Godmother and Architect of the Reset. The royal procession will also feature memorial portraits of some of our most beloved icons, including Chadwick Boseman, David Prowse, Sid Noel Rideau (better known as Morgus the Magnificent), Jeremy Bulloch, and Anne Rice. These beautiful works of art, commemorating those we have lost the past two years, were painted by local artist and Leijorette, Deanna Larmeu.
Be on the lookout for our famed 2019 title float, Space Farce, with its UFO hovering over the City of New Orleans, the Wookiee Idol, Bar2D2, and dozens of beloved subkrewes, both new and old. They include the majority-women krewes, The Leijorettes, Women of Wakanda, and All Wonder Women Walking Krewe. The Mystic Krewe of P.U.E.W.C., The Pink Wookiee, and Queer Eye for the Sci-Fi are especially known for their inclusiveness, though Chewbacchus prides itself on diversity and inclusivity within all its subkrewes. Of course, there will be traditional Star Wars-themed subkrewes, including the all-dark side InVaders, as well as those that honor fandoms from Harry Potter to Men in Black. There are also lots of subkrewes that don’t fit into any specific category, including the Krewe of Remix, Krewe of Really Awesome Parodies (K.R.A.P.), Krewe of the Living Dead (K.O.L.D.), and the Space Vikings.
One of the most popular aspects of the Chewbacchus parade are our handmade throws, the most iconic of which are our bandoliers and bando blocks (the ammunition strap and ammo worn by Chewbacca), which are created and handed out by members along the route. Members spend all year making special throws, which include magnets, jewelry, figurines, and so much more.
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Chemin a la Mer at Four Seasons
2 Canal St.,
New Orleans, LA 70114, USA
504-434-5898
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Amanda Shaw
Sat Feb 5
11am-2pm
Wed, Feb 9
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans and Chef Donald Link welcome Amanda Shaw to kick-off live music in the restaurant with her authentic brand of Cajun music.
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CHEMIN À LA MER WELCOMES LIVE MUSIC TO ITS DINING SCENE
Award-winning Louisiana Fiddler Launches a Pop-Up Residency
The award-winning Louisiana musician will share her Cajun brand of music at the 5th-floor restaurant every Wednesday from 4 – 7 pm in the restaurant’s lounge, affectionately known as the “Purple Grackle,” and every Saturday in the dining room from 11 am – 2 pm through the end of February. Beginning in March, the restaurant will host a rotating line-up of musicians to entertain diners.
"We are thrilled to have Amanda Shaw play at Chemin over the next five weeks; it's the perfect blending of authentic Cajun and contemporary sounds," said Chef Link. "Our guests will love her energy and Louisiana flavor while enjoying the rich shared history of our culture."
Mix a little bit of country and Cajun with a touch of Rock-n-Roll and Blues, and you'll get a funky Louisiana flavor that fiddler and singer Amanda Shaw brings every time her high heels dance across a stage. Amanda's passion for her culture is evident in the diverse blend of music she creates with every note. The Louisiana-raised musician has carved out her place in Cajun culture by becoming one of the most recognizable brands in Louisiana music. Amanda's award-winning music and high-energy performances with her band, the Cute Guys, produce a unique balance of mainstream harmonies with grassroots charm. With regular appearances at iconic events like French Quarter Festival and Jazz Fest, Amanda has become a crowd favorite and a festival staple. Recently inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall, Amanda has also collaborated with Grammy award-winning musicians, such as Chubby Carrier, and renowned songwriters, including Matthew Gerrard, to give her fans a superior way to experience Louisiana-rooted, world-class music. Her impressive music accolades also include six critically acclaimed EPs and albums.
“I am thrilled to partner with Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans and Chef Donald Link’s Chemin à la Mer to offer guests authentic local music in a beautiful New Orleans property,” said Amanda Shaw. “I became a musician and fell in love with Louisiana culture by playing Cajun songs and I’m excited to share this joy with guests visiting the special hotel and unique restaurant lounge.”
“Amanda Shaw’s energetic music coupled with the ingredient-driven menu at Chemin à la Mer offers an authentic guest experience where Louisiana’s cultural and culinary traditions take center stage,” said Mali Carow, general manager of Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans.
On Saturdays and Sundays, in addition to the regular menu, Chemin à la Mer will offer brunch specials including items like Oreilles de Cochon (boudin stuffed beignets), Oeufs Meurette (burgundy poached eggs with bacon lardons and roasted mushrooms), and Oeufs Mimosa (crawfish tarragon-stuffed deviled eggs). Chemin bartenders are ready with eye-openers, such as cognac milk punch, Pimm’s Cup Royale, and Chemin Michelada.
Chemin à la Mer is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are available on OpenTable, by phone at 504-434-5898,
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Mardi Gras 2022 begins with fabulous foot parades: Chewbacchus, Krewe du Vieux, ‘tit Rex
Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus
Saturday, Feb. 5, 7 p.m., Marigny and French Quarter
The Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus is a science fiction-oriented foot parade that’s named for Bacchus, the Roman God of wine, and Chewbacca, the furry "Star Wars" sidekick.
The assorted aliens, space heroes, robots, monsters, and cosmic musicians of Chewbacchus first hit the streets in 2011. With annual dues of a mere $42, the do-it-yourself krewe grew to become what may be Carnival’s largest marching club, with 2,000-plus members. In 2013 the krewe achieved an unparalleled meta milestone when Peter Mayhew, the late actor who played the role of Chewbacca, served as parade king.
The lengthy, nerd-friendly parade typically follows a path through the Marigny, to the French Quarter, via St. Claude Ave., Frenchmen Street, and Decatur Street.
Krewe Boheme
Friday, Feb. 11, 7 p.m., Marigny and French Quarter
The mostly female krewe was inspired by absinthe, a formerly outlawed liqueur favored by Belle Époque artists, which is reputed to have hallucinatory properties. The dreamy Boheme parade sashayed through the downtown streets for the first time in 2019, led by their languid mascot, a green absinthe fairy (imagine an Art Nouveau Tinker Bell that follows the Grateful Dead).
Boheme is composed mainly of New Orleans' marvelous dance and marching troupes. Past parades have passed from the Marigny to the French Quarter.
Krewe du Vieux
Saturday, Feb. 12, 6:30 p.m., Marigny and French Quarter
Expect papier-mâché political satire and anatomical allusions aplenty from this procession of costumed marchers, mule-drawn mini floats, and spirited brass bands. Established in 1987, Krewe du Vieux is known for the sort of recklessly adolescent humor that sensible, sensitive folks avoid. Which is why the rest of us try never to miss it.
This year’s KDV theme is “Vaxxed and Confused,” and the parade scored an unparalleled coup by crowning Dr. Jennifer Avegno, head of the New Orleans Health Department, as queen.
Avegno says she's prepared for whatever irreverance the procession provides. “After the events of the past two years, no one deserves to be made fun of more than me,” Avegno said with gracious self-deprecation, when her coronation was announced.
The krewe typically treks from the Marigny to the French Quarter and back. It flows upriver on Royal Street, turns on Toulouse Street, and returns downriver along Decatur and Chartres streets.
krewedelusion
Saturday, Feb. 12, 7:15 p.m., Marigny and French Quarter
Krewedelusion is one of Mardi Gras' most eccentric, eclectic parades, with homemade min-floats, dance troupes, and marching groups including the Mexican Krewe de Mayahuel and Kreweleidoscope (formerly the musical Krewe du Seuss).
The king of the krewedelusion’s 12th parade is Tremé Brass Band leader, Benny Jones Sr., who will be escorted by members of the Black Men of Labor social and marching organization.
Krewedelusion usually follows immediately behind Krewe du Vieux through most of its trek, though the exact route has not yet determined.
'tit Rex
Sunday, February 13th, 4:30 p.m., Marigny
Inspired by the shoe box parades traditionally created by New Orleans school kids during Carnival season, 'tit Rex (petit Rex) was founded in 2009 as an antidote to the lavish, big-footprint krewes such as Bacchus.
The satirical, doll-scale parade could have remained an artsy novelty, but in 2011 the mighty Rex organization threatened to sue poor little 'tit Rex for infringing on the much older, wealthier krewe’s trade name.
In the end, ‘tit Rex agreed to change their name slightly (they adopted an upside-down "e"). But by then, Rex's public relations faux pas had made ‘tit Rex famous.
Krewe of Cork
Friday, Feb. 18, 3 p.m., French Quarter
The Krewe of Cork comes of age in 2022, with its 21st vino-centric stroll on Royal Street in the Vieux Carre. The annual procession is dedicated to sipping and sometimes sloshing wine, and sharing custom-made beads and other throws.
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the much anticipated 2022 schedule has been released.
Check out the schedule below:
Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022:
Chewbacchus at 7 p.m. in the French Quarter
Friday Feb. 11, 2022:
Boheme at 7 p.m. in the French Quarter
Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022:
Krewe du Vieux at 6:30 p.m. in the French Quarter
Krewe Delusion following Krewe du Vieux in the French Quarter
Krewe of Poseidon at 6 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022
Krewe of Nefertiti 1 p.m. in New Orleans East
Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022
Krewe of Eve in Mandeville at 7 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 18, 2022:
Excalibur at 6:30 p.m. in Metairie
Krewe of Symphony at 7 p.m. in Metairie
Hercules at 6 p.m. in Houma
Oshun at 6 p.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Cleopatra at 6 p.m. in Uptown New Orleans following Oshun
Alla at 7 p.m. in Uptown New Orleans following Cleopatra
Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022
Magical Krewe of Mad Hatters at 5 p.m. in Metairie
Krewe of Centurions at 6:30 p.m. in Metairie
Pontchartrain at 1 p.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Olympia at 6 p.m. in Covington
Choctaw following Pontchartrain
Freret following Choctaw
Knights of Sparta at 5 p.m. in Uptown
Pygmalion following Sparta
Krewe of Titans at 6:30 p.m. in Slidell
Krewe of Nemesis in Chalmette at 1 p.m.
Krewe of Aquarius at 6 p.m in Houma
Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022
Atlas at 4 p.m. in Metairie
Hyacinthians at 12:30 p.m. in Houma
Titans-Houma at 1 p.m. in Houma
Krewe of Ambrosia at 2 p.m. in Thibodaux
Krewe of Barkus at 2 p.m. in the French Quarter
Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale at 11 a.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Krewe of Carrollton follows Femme Fatale
Krewe of King Arthur Merlin follows Carrollton
Krewe of Dionysus at 1 p.m. in Slidell
Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022
Krewe of Druids at 6:15 p.m. in Uptown
Krewe of Nyx at 6:30 p.m. in Uptown
Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022
Babylon at 5:30 p.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Chaos follows Babylon
Muses follows Chaos
Friday, Feb. 25, 2022
Hermes at 5:30 p.m. in Uptown New Orleans
d'Etat at 6:30 p.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Morpheus at 7 p.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Selene at 6:30 p.m. in Slidell
Aphrodite at 6:30 p.m. in Houma
Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022
NOMTOC at 10:45 a.m. on the Westbank
Iris at 11 a.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Krewe of Tucks at 12 p.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Krewe of Isis at 6 p.m. in Kenner
Endymion at 4:15 p.m. in Mid-City
Mardi Gras at 6:30 p.m. in Houma
Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022:
Okeanos at 11 a.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Mid-City at 11:45 a.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Thoth at 12 p.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Krewe of Athena at 5:30 p.m. in Metairie
Krewe of Bacchus at 5:15 p.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Terreanians at 12:30 p.m. in Houma
Cleophas at 12:30 in Thibodaux
Monday, Feb. 28, 2022
Proteus at 5:15 p.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Orpheus at 6 p.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Cleopatra at 6:30 p.m. in Houma
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Krewe of Argus at 10 a.m. in Metairie
Krewe of Zulu at 8 a.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Krewe of Rex at 10 a.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Covington Lions Club at 10 a.m. in Covington
Houmas at 1:30 p.m. in Houma
Krewe of Kajuns at 2 p.m. in Houma
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Week 1: NOLA GOLD VS NEW ENGLAND FREE JACKS
•Saturday, February 5th
kickoff at 8 PM.
•Shrine on Airline: 6000 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA, 70003.
•Nationally Broadcast on FS2
•Live music on the concourse during pregame provided by The Crescent Kings!
•Credit Card ONLY, NO CASH CONCESSIONS.
•Merchandise Shop Opens at 4 pm.
•Post Match FIREWORKS brought to you by US Roofing Systems
•FREE Parking
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KING CAKE OF THE WEEK:
Huckleberry's Creamery Mardi Gras Cheesecake
At each of our markets throughout the week, you will find Huckleberry’s Creamery and their array of goat cheeses, goat milk, eggs, soaps, and now… Mardi Gras Cheesecake! If you’ve tried a slice of Huckleberry’s creamy goat cheese cheesecake, you know you're not going to want to pass up the opportunity to get a whole cheesecake to celebrate this season. Alongside Huckleberry's Mardi Gras Cheesecake, you’ll also notice another new addition to their table - Mardi Gras Soap! Make sure to swing by Huckleberry’s tent to fulfill all of your Mardi Gras needs.
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FEB 6
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
FREE
Contemporary Arts Center
900 Camp Street New Orleans LA 70130
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For more information, visit bywaterbakery.com.
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King Cake Festival
12 p.m. | Buko Do Churo (Brazilian trio)
1 p.m. | Duo Louisiane featuring Washboard Chaz and Glenn Hartman
2 p.m. | Aurora Nealand and Bruce “Sunpie” Barnes
3 p.m. | Soul Brass Band
3:30 p.m. | Deacon John & Super Group, including Herlin Riley, David Torkanowsky, Wendell Brunious, Corey Henry, Detroit Brooks, Chris Severin, Glen David Andrews, Aaron Fletcher and Matt Perrine
4 p.m. | John Boutté
4:30 p.m. | Al “Carnival Time” Johnson
5 p.m. | Big Chief Monk Boudreaux Mardi Gras Indian Threauxdown
Bywater Bakery, located at 3624 Dauphine Street, will offer their selection of both sweet and savory king cakes along with other baked goods and menu items.
The block party will also serve as a COVID-19 testing site. Vaccinations and boosters shots will also be available along with a blood drive station.
The free festival is from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6, in front of bakery at 3624 Dauphine St.
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Join us here at Palmettos on Sundays from
10 am to 3 pm for an authentic
Louisiana Jazz Brunch.
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JAZZ BRUNCH HOURS
SUNDAY
2-6-22
10 am – 3 pm
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Prefer to make your reservation via phone?
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BLAINE KERN: THEY CALL HIM MR. MARDI GRAS
PREMIERES MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7 AT 8:00 P.M.
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It’s why they call him “Mr. Mardi Gras”!
Blaine Kern, Sr. almost single handedly transferred Mardi Gras from a series of small exclusive parades into a billion dollar a year tourism juggernaut. He did so by reimagining and reshaping Carnival parades into eye-popping, animated extravaganzas that draw millions of people to witness the spectacle.
Along the way, he also founded and grew the largest float-building business in New Orleans, and the nation, creating floats and parades for Disney, Universal Studios, other parts of the country and the world — including China, Canada, Mexico and Japan.
Producer and narrator Dennis Woltering shares the colorful life story of the legendary float builder in the new documentary BLAINE KERN: THEY CALL HIM MR. MARDI GRAS.
Repeats: Sunday, February 13 at 10am; Monday, February 14 at 9pm; Saturday, February 19 at 7pm; Saturday, February 26 at 10pm; Sunday, February 27 at 3:30pm
Interviewed BLAINE KERN: THEY CALL HIM MR. MARDI GRAS are: Four of Kern's children — Blaine Kern Jr., Barry Kern, Brian Kern and Blainey Kern; Kern's widow Holly Kern; Carnival and krewe historians Errol Laborde, Arthur Hardy, Henri Schindler, Dr. Stephen Hales (Rex), Col. Clarence Becknell Sr. (Zulu) and Al Robichaux Jr. (Alla); Carnival krewe captains Owen "Pip" Brennan Jr. (Bacchus), Sonny Borey (Orpheus), Staci Rosenberg (Muses) and Gwen Rainey (Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale); Longtime friends Jacquelyn Brechtel Clarkson and Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser
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Mardi Gras table auction
is back at Galatoire’s
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The Galatoire Foundation’s annual Mardi Gras table auction, cancelled in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is back for 2022.
Attendees bid on the chance to reserve a table in the main dining room at Galatoire’s restaurant for the Friday before Mardi Gras, one of the most popular days of Carnival in the French Quarter prior to Fat Tuesday. Historically, reservations are not permitted in the restaurant’s main dining room at any time during the year.
This year’s auction is scheduled for Feb. 7. It begins at 6:30 p.m.
Nonprofits receiving all of the funds include Covenant House New Orleans, Patio Planters of the Vieux Carre and the Galatoire Foundation.
The Foundation raised over $117,000 at its Christmas table auction in November, a record.
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History of Carnival class series
$60 - $75
Tue, Feb 8
6:00pm
Adult history four-week Zoom seminar by the Louisiana State Museum.
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Friends of the Cabildo will be returning its successful Adult History Class: A History of Carnival in 2022 with a 4-week seminar beginning February 1st. Speakers will include historian Dr. Karen Leathem of the Louisiana State Museum, Dr. Kimberly Vaz of Xavier University and LSM Carnival Historian Wayne Phillips, among others. The class will define the origins of Carnival, explore local African American traditions, break down of the history of Carnival satire and the role of gay carnival. Finally, we will wrap up with a look at “folk” carnival with a moderated discussion with active participants. All classes are recorded, and videos are sent to class members after each class.
Tuition: $60 Members | $75 General Admission
Lecture Schedule:
February 1 | A Historical Overview of Carnival
February 8 | African American Carnival
February 15 | Satire of Carnival/Gay Carnival
February 22 | The People’s Carnival/The Future of Carnival (Panel Discussion
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7 PM
Latin Night at Rock n Bowl
Mid-City Lanes Rock n Bowl
3000 S. CARROLTON AVE
New Orleans, LA 70118
Tickets
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Latin Night returns on this night! Dance class starts at 7pm with Bianca San Martin and then social dancing begins at 8pm with DJ Maynor playing the best Latin music to dance to. $5 cover
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Wetlands Sake is located at 634 Orange Street |
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TAPROOM GRAND OPENING
February 08, 2022 | 4PM–9PM
Join us for our official Grand Opening date on Thursday, February 3rd! We're going all out with a crawfish boil and live music plus a very special sake release.
Come see our brand new interior AND our beautiful and spacious new patio complete with a performance area, pergolas, and plenty of covered outdoor seating.
FOOD
Crawfish Boil @4pm til
The Commissary Pop-up 4-8:30pm
Dim Sum Pop-up 4-7pm
MUSIC
Soul Brass Band 6-8pm
SAKE RELEASE
Sparkling King Cake Sake
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Head to WYES' Facebook page or the WYES YouTube Channel for "Carnival Close-Up with Peggy Scott Laborde."
Every Tuesday, we will share an online segment with Peggy highlighting some of her favorite pieces from her collection of Mardi Gras memorabilia as we count down to the big day. 💜💚💛
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EVERY TUESDAY!
ONLINE ONLY.
WATCH BELOW
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Making Mardi Gras symposium changes format, waives admission
Because of the increasing number of COVID-19 cases, The Historic New Orleans Collection is offering you the opportunity to attend the 2022 Williams Research Center Symposium virtually. Instead, of in-person sessions, the full schedule of talks will be presented weekly at no charge, beginning Tuesday, February 8. This year’s symposium and the companion exhibition, Making Mardi Gras, are sponsored by Blaine Kern’s Mardi Gras World and Kern Studios.
THE SCHEDULE
February 8, 2022
(Un)Making Mardi Gras: The First Century
Rien Fertel
February 15, 2022
Made by Hand: The Art and Artistry of Mardi Gras
Dr. Stephen Hales and Caroline Thomas
Curator Talk: Costumes of the Making Mardi Gras exhibition
Lydia Blackmore
February 16, 2022
Extended viewing hours for Making Mardi Gras (in-person)
6:30-8:30 p.m. | 520 Royal Street
Reservations required. Admission is free. Food and drink will be available if conditions permit.
February 22, 2022
Making the Masked Balls of Mardi Gras
Tracy Thibodaux, Frank Perez, Errol Laborde
moderated by Arthur Hardy
March 8, 2022
Making Marching Bands: How Music Education Creates the Heartbeat of Mardi Gras
Michele Brierre, Daryl Dickerson, Michael Torregano, Adonis Rose
March 15, 2022
In Conversation with Big Chiefs: Traditions and Music of Mardi Gras Indians
Victor Harris, Howard Miller, Jermaine Bossier, and Romeo Bougere
moderated by Bruce Barnes
featuring Big Chiefs performing Mardi Gras Indian music and an appearance by the 79rs Gang
March 22, 2022
Making Mardi Gras for All
Lydia Blackmore
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The 26th Williams Research Center Symposium
The HNOC's annual symposium this year celebrates the rich and diverse history and traditions of Carnival in New Orleans, presented alongside the exhibition Making Mardi Gras on display in the Exhibition Center. From king cake, to marching bands, to Mardi Gras Indians and beyond, this weekend will be a deep dive into all things Mardi Gras. Full schedule and registration at .
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LOCATION
REGIONS
New Orleans
EVENT TYPE
Workshops & Lectures
DATE & TIME
Jan 21, 2022
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For this event, proof of COVID vaccination (or recent negative PCR test) will be required at the door, and masking while in the venue is mandatory, in accordance with city regulations.
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New Orleans
Friends of
Music Dixon Hall,
Tulane University,
corner of Newcomb Place and Zimpel Street
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Stephen Hough, piano
February 8
Musicians from Marlboro with Tessa Lark, violin
March 28
American Brass Quintet
April 25
All concerts at 7:30 p.m.
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TODAY AT 5 PM – 1 AM
Taco Tuesday/Service Industry Night
Carnaval Lounge
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Duration: 8 hr
Public
It's Taco Tuesday and Service Industry Night every Tuesday at Carnaval! The stage is dark, but the bar and kitchen are open and offering great deals on food and drinks -- 4 Birria tacos for the price or 3 and $1 Natty Light/$5 House Margaritas with a food purchase. 5pm - late
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Today at 2:00 PM
Tune in to watch live
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New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins Diboll Circle, City Park,
New Orleans, LA 70179
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*Wednesdays are free for all Louisiana residents, courtesy of The Helis Foundation |
MUSEUM
10 am–5 pm, Tuesday–Sunday*
BESTHOFF SCULPTURE GARDEN
10 am–6 pm, Seven Days a Week
CAFE NOMA
10 am–4 pm, Tuesday–Sunday, and Private Events
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We want to see you back at NOMA!
The best way to stay up to date with everything happening at the museum is to become a member. Members receive many wonderful benefits, like the first chance to reserve free tickets for Queen Nefertari’s Egypt, opening March 2022.
Don’t miss your chance to see Queen Nefertari’s Egypt.
Nefertari, the royal wife of Pharaoh Ramesses II, is linked to some of the most magnificent monuments of ancient Egypt. Queen Nefertari’s Egypt will bring to life the role of Nefertari and other powerful women in ancient Egypt through the 230 exceptional objects in this exhibition, drawn from the collection of the Museo Egizio. These astonishing treasures showcase the legacy of the royal wives, sisters, daughters, and mothers of pharaohs, and sometimes even pharaohs themselves, as well as the female artists who contributed to the creation of these stunning objects.
If you join as a NOMA member, you will have the first chance to reserve tickets for this highly anticipated exhibition! Member pre-sale is happening now through December 15.
JOIN
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7:30 PM CDT – 10 PM CDT
Funkin' It Up with Big Sam !!
$25
· The Jazz Playhouse
300 Bourbon St
New Orleans, LA 70130
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Tickets · $25
via Eventbrite
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2 PM – 7 PM
Lafreniere Park Farmers Arts Market
3000 Downs Blvd,
Metairie, LA 70003-3957,
United States
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TODAY AT 1 PM – 5 PM
German Coast
Farmers Market-
Westbank Bridge Park
13825 River Rd, Luling, LA 70070-6219, United States
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Click here to sign up your
house float!
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Mardi Gras in Gretna
A Toast to Mardi Gras in Gretna
Wednesday, Feb. 9, 6:30 PM
Enjoy a stroll along Huey P. Long Ave, stopping at each participating restaurant/bar enjoying a signature drink from your official Parade the Huey glass. Keep this glass for use throughout the month of February for drink specials at participating Gretna businesses.
Bubbles on Parade
Wednesday, February 9 – Monday, February 14
Bring your own picnic/drinks and enjoy the lights from inside a personal bubble tent on the Huey P. Long median. Accommodates parties of up to 6 per tent. Call tourism office for pricing, times & availability-504.363.1580.
G-REDI King Cake Social
Coordinated with GEDA
Thursday, February 10, 5:30 PM
Sample delicious king cakes from area bakeries and vote for your favorite. $5 admission. Gretna Cultural Center for the Arts, 4th Street & Huey P. Long Avenue
Parade the Huey
Friday, February 11, 6:00 PM
Gretna Krewe of House Floats drive-by viewing on Huey P. Long and neighboring streets. 2022 Theme – Hansel & Gretna: A Grimm Fairytale Gretna residents are encouraged to participate by decorating their porches/yards in purple, green, and gold, and handing out beads to the passing cars.
Also, enjoy the Mardi Gras decorations and oaks lit along the Huey P. Long median – 10th Street to the river through Mardi Gras.
Gretna Farmers’ Market “Magic Ladle”
8th Annual Soup Cook-Off
Saturday, February 12, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
For $5.00, sample all the tasty team entries and vote on your favorite. Awards presented at 1:00 PM. Gretna Market Place, Huey P. Long Avenue between 3rd & 4th Streets
Krewe of Kuties Parade
Saturday, February 12, 2:00 PM
Bring the little ones to this children’s parade that circles Huey P. Long Avenue from 2nd to 10th to 3rd Streets.
Love is in the Air Concert
Saturday, February 12, 7:00 PM
Lundi Gras in Gretna at the Market
Sponsored by GEDA
Monday, February 28, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Bring the family and come “Party on the Huey” at this annual event. Band to be announced. Gretna Market Place, Huey P. Long Avenue between 3rd & 4th Streets
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300 Bourbon St
New Orleans, LA 70130
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7:30 PM CT – 10:30 PM CT
Brass-A-Holics at The Jazz Playhouse
$25
· The Jazz Playhouse
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Tickets · $25
via Eventbrite
Public
LIVE MUSIC FROM THE BRASS-A-HOLICS at the Jazz Playhouse
Since 2010, the Brass-A-Holics have been taking their unique sound around the world. Steeped in the deep musical culture of New Orleans, the band brings a heavy dose of go-go funk to the New Orleans brass sound. In a blending of musical cultures stemming from cities separated by more than a thousand miles, a Brass-a-Holics live show takes the New Orleans brass band culture and infuses it with the electricity of Washington D.C.'s go-go. The resulting sound is both captivating and unique.
*Preferred Seating for small parties only. Parties of 8 or more people must inquire via email to [email protected] to reserve.*
**Special Event valet rate - $5/vehicle. Please provide ticket to event staff for validation. Garage entryways located on both the Bienville and Conti sides of the hotel.
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The City of New Orleans Satellite Office Hours offered through the Office of Business and External Services |
Satellite services will occur every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the East New Orleans Regional Library (5641 Read Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70127).
"Mayor Cantrell has always focused on meeting people where they are. The Office of Business and External Services continues to pursue numerous avenues, including satellite services within our library system and making investments in the City’s digital front door to provide accessible, transparent and accountable City services to all residents and businesses," said Peter Bowen, Deputy CAO, Office of Business and External Services. "As the City continues its post-storm recovery, we are excited to restart the offering of these services in partnership with the East New Orleans Regional Library as we continue the planning phases of future offices as well."
Residents are encouraged to visit the library for staff assistance from the following Office of Business and External Services agencies:
- The City Planning Commission is onsite to answer any general zoning questions and to drop off applications for review.
- The Department of Safety and Permits is assisting customers with permit application questions and applying for permits online.
- The Office of Workforce Development/JOB1 is disseminating general information on their services.
- The Office of Economic Development will have a staff person onsite to assist with questions related to business with the City of New Orleans and pointing constituents to the proper City departments for any other needs.
- The Department of Code Enforcement is intaking new violation complaints and giving status updates on existing cases.
For more information, please contact (504) 658-7100
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6 PM CDT – 9 PM CDT
SoBou Courtyard Fest-SoBou Sounds
310 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130-2217, United States
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310 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130-2217, United States
Public
SoBou Sounds series is part of the W French Quarter's newest event, SoBou Courtyard Fest.
Featuring Dr. Sick and The Late Greats
When: Every Thursday from 6PM-9PM
Where: SoBou Courtyard at W French Quarter
How: Reservations through OpenTable
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6 PM CDT – 8 PM CDT
Free Thursday Wine Tasting
Brady's Wine Warehouse
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Join us every Thursday, starting at 6pm, for a free wine tasting!
Join us every Thursday, starting at 6pm, for a free wine tasting! These events will end when supply runs out, so be sure to get here early to ensure a great tasting experience
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FREE Admission to the Ogden Museum of Art for La. Residents
February 10, 2022
10:00 am
Ogden Museum of
Southern Art
925 Camp St.
New Orleans LA 70130
If you are a Louisiana resident you can enjoy the Ogden Museum of Southern Art for free on Thursdays thanks to the Helis Foundation. Great museum with the largest and most comprehensive assemblage of Southern art in the world, establishing the Ogden Museum as the preeminent resource on art and culture of the South.
Masks required. Ogden Museum will provide face coverings to those who don’t have their own. Purchase tickets in advance.
Who
All ages
Cost
Free for La. Residents
How
RESERVE TIMED
TICKETS HERE
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Shangra La
Feb 12th luncheon
at the Peppermill
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$55 pp
1130 till 2
Peppermill
Mk-Lonatro at Venmo or
1610 Glen Sweatman
Biloxi 395304 reservations deadline is 7 February
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The Krewe of Kuties is excited to announce its 5th Annual Kids Mardi Gras parade with Grand Marshals, Jake Meerman and Breanna Montelius.
The parade will stroll down Huey P. Long Avenue in Historical Gretna on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. The parade line-up starts at 1:15 p.m. at 2nd Street and Huey P. Long Avenue. The parade will end at 3rd Street and Huey P. Long Avenue at the Farmer’s Market with king cake festivities following the parade.
The Krewe of Kuties is a walking neighborhood parade where kids are welcome to join in the fun! Kids should gather their festive throws, decorate a bike, wagon, cart or stroller (NO GOLF CARTS), wear a costume and march along OR watch the parade from the comfort of their home on the porch, driveway, sidewalk or neutral ground.
The City of Gretna Police Department and the David Crockett Fire Department will assist with the parade.
For additional information and/or concerns, please contact Stacie Jaufre’ at 504-485-1126 or via Facebook at Krewe of Kuties.
GRAND MARSHALS:
JAKE MICHAEL MEERMAN was diagnosed January 22, 2021, with Pre- B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia at the age of 2. Jake is the son of Joey & Michelle Meerman. He is the youngest of 3; he has two older sisters, Emma & Ellie, age 6.
Jake is currently being treated at Children's Hospital New Orleans, with another year and half of treatment to complete. He is doing well; many more good days than bad. He is so strong and is a thriving 3 year old. We are so grateful to our family, friends and community for their love, support, and prayers! Michelle Meerman.
BREANNA NOEL MONTELIUS was born with Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) which is a birth defect that affects normal blood flow through the heart. She also has a chromosome abnormality called Chromosome 10q deletion which is caused when there is a missing copy of the genetic material located on the long arm (q) of chromosome 10.
Breanna is the daughter of Wayne Montelius, Jr., and granddaughter of Tammy Montelius. She is a spunky, and full of personality 9-year-old. Breanna has gone through two heart surgeries and numerous procedures since birth. She is nonverbal but with the help of many speech therapists has learned to say simple words. She will require another heart surgery in the future. Tammy Montelius.
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BREAKING NEWS from
The parade is expected to roll on
Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022
2022 Queen Dr. Jennifer Avegno will not lead the KdV Parade this year. . The 2022 parade will start at Elysian Fields Avenue & Royal Street and snake through the Marigny triangle and French Quarter from there.
For what it’s worth, we were able to negotiate for a line-up on Royal Street, so the parade will be stationary and stretched along the first few blocks of Royal from Elysian Fields into the rectangle before we roll, and we invite the Marigny to come and see us there before we roll (5:30-6:30 pm).
SCHLONG MAY WE ROLL!
Krewe du Vieux"
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Route changes announced for 2022 New Orleans
Mardi Gras parades
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The changes are being made due to limited staffing from police, fire, medical and other public safety personnel, officials said.
Highlights from the press conference:
Magazine Street has been removed from the Uptown parade route.
Parades that traditionally start on river side of St. Charles Avenue will now start at Napoleon and Prytania.
Parades that traditionally start on the lake side of St. Charles Avenue now will start at Carondelet and Napoleon.
Endymion will roll in Mid-City with some modifications. The krewe will not go past Gallier Hall and will not do a traditional toast there. A new toasting spot will be determined later.
Zulu will roll on its original route - starting in Central City - with some modifications. The changes will be the same as in 2020 that were caused by the Hard Rock Hotel collapse.
Rex will start at Napoleon and Carondelet and then roll on its original route.
All the parades will roll on their traditional day, officials said, adding that the changes were made with input from the krewes.
Mardi Gras is March 1. Parades begin rolling several weeks ahead of that day.
The route changes also are temporary for this year, said NOPD Superintendent Shaun Ferguson, and will be reevaluated before the next Carnival season.
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Our friends in the Krewe of Poseidon are looking forward to their ride this year! The Krewe of Poseidon will be parading with 25 floats and 700 riders. They have a fantastic lineup with ten bands (including Southern University), the 610 Stompers, Muff-A-Lottas, Mande Milkshakers, The Dance Connection, Disco Amigos, Honey Island Clydesdales, USMC Band, Chairy Chicks, Golden Sioux Mardi Gras Indians, Farhad Grotto, Jerusalem Temple, Oui Dats, and many more!
They'll have doubloons again and even had a small quantity created with last year's theme as well. As always, they'll have quite a variety of throws, as you may remember from our episode with them going into 2020's parade. New Orleans artist (and multiple Jazz & Heritage Festival poster painter) Terrance Osborne will serve as Grand Marshal
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IRMA: MY LIFE IN MUSIC
Monday, February 14 at 10pm
The 90-minute film on the life and career of GRAMMY Award-winning artist Irma Thomas includes extensive interviews with Irma herself, as well as archival and new interviews from many of her colleagues.
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BAYOU BAR PRESENTS BAYOU BOURBON CLUB – TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2022
Historic Bar to Host A Guided Bourbon Tasting Experience
WHO/WHAT: Nestled on the ground floor of New Orleans’ charming Pontchartrain Hotel, Bayou Bar, the casual tavern-style bar that once served as a drinking den for both Sinatra and Capote, is inviting imbibers to experience Bayou Bourbon Club – a guided bourbon tasting experience led by Bayou Bar’s whiskey afficionado Christopher Willis.
Priced at $50 per person, each ticket includes four guided tastings, a deep dive into Bayou Bar’s history, and signature bites by Chef/Owner Brian Landry. Snacks include succulent Duck Poppers served with cane gastrique and herb cream cheese; Sticky Rib Tips served with pepper jelly; and Wild Mushroom Grilled Cheese with Manchego and truffle, among others.
Bayou Bar is in compliance with the City of New Orleans’ vaccination mandate and requires individuals age 5+ to show proof of full vaccination or a negative test. including valid forms of proof. Bayou Bourbon Club is a 21+ event and valid form of identification is required for entry.
WHEN: Tuesday,
February 15, 2022
starting at 5:30PM
WHERE: Bayou Bar at Pontchartrain Hotel,
2031 St Charles Avenue,
New Orleans.
To purchase tickets, visit
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NOPD Gearing Up For 12th Annual Horses, Hops, And Cops Fundraiser
The NOPD, Louisiana Hospitality Foundation and Southern Eagle are gearing up for the 12th Annual Horses, Hops, and Cops fundraiser to benefit the NOPD Mounted Division. The event, scheduled to take place on February 16, 2022 at the NOPD stables on Harrison Avenue, is a free and family-friendly event open to all ages and an opportunity to meet the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales.
Every year during carnival season, the Clydesdales visit New Orleans and dedicate one night to supporting their fellow horses. During Horses, Hops, and Cops, the entire family will be able to get up close and personal with the Clydesdales, tour the NOPD stables, as well as watch an equestrian soccer game featuring NOPD Mounted Unit officers and Orleans Parish Sheriff’s deputies. Photos with the horses, live entertainment, children’s activities, food, beverages, and craft vendors will also be available to enjoy.
For more exclusive access to the Budweiser Clydesdales, there are a limited quantity of VIP Experience Tour tickets available for purchase where guests can enjoy a one-hour guided tour behind the scenes with a Budweiser Clydesdale handler to learn about the unique horses, their special training, state-of-the-art transportation and much more.
Raffle tickets are also available for a chance to party with a guest on the Budweiser balcony on Mardi Gras Day and to win a pair of diamond stud earring from Diamonds Direct. The raffle will be held on the night of the fundraiser (February 16th) at 8:00 p.m.
Proceeds raised from sponsorships, concession sales, raffle tickets, VIP experience tickets, photo sales and other donations will support the NOPD Mounted Unit.
“The Mounted Unit is a pivotal tool in the New Orleans Police Department’s toolbox, especially during large scale events such as Mardi Gras,” NOPD Superintendent Shaun Ferguson said. “The unit provides high-visibility patrol and plays an important role in our crime-fighting efforts. Horses, Hops, and Cops is an important event that ensures we are able to continue providing the best care for our horses and best protection for our citizens.”
For more information on Horses, Hops and Cops and/or to buy VIP Tour or raffle tickets, visit www.horseshopsandcops.com or contact the NOPD Public Information Office at 504-658-5858.
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12th annual Horses, Hops and Cops
A Benefit for the N.O.P.D. Mounted Unit
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
N.O.P.D. Stables in City Park
1021 Harrison Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70124
3:30pm VIP Tour (tickets required, link below)
5:00pm – 8:00pm General Admission (free)
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TODAY AT 7 PM – 10 PM
ELECTRIC YAT QUARTET
Bayou Beer Garden
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Duration: 3 hr
Public
HEADS UP MUSIC FANATICS. We have Electric Yat Quartet coming at you. This 4 string quartet plays classics and you have to name that tune! First place winner gets $30 BBG gift card, 2nd place $20. Be on the look out for drink specials as well.
21+ only. This is not a ticketed event.
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Excited to announce the 2022 Family Gras lineup, which will take place Fri. Feb 18- Sun. Feb. 20!
Family Gras will return to its original location at Mardi Gras Plaza, 3300 block of Veterans Memorial Boulevard, across from Lakeside Shopping Center for the 2022 carnival season.
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Family Gras 2022 Musical Lineup Announced
Metairie's favorite free Carnival celebration, Family Gras, is returning this year with a number of Billboard Magazine chart-toppers and Grammy nominated artists.
Councilwoman Jennifer Van Vrancken and Jefferson Convention & Visitors Bureau CEO and President Violet Peters have announced the lineup for this year's Family Gras, which will take place February 18 to 20 at Mardi Gras Plaza across from Lakeside Mall in Metairie.
The musical lineup, as well as the parades that will be rolling past Family Gras, are as follows:
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18
· Marie Osmond & Orchestra
· Krewe of Excalibur
· Krewe of Symphony
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19
· Ann Wilson of Heart
· Girl Named Tom (Winner of NBC's The Voice)
· Sister Sledge
· David Batiste & the Gladiators
· Krewe of MadHatters
· Krewe of Centurions
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20
· Martina McBride
· Lauren Alaina
· Amanda Shaw
· Krewe of Atlas
"This is one of the only festivals in the world with music for every age, featuring every genre mixed in with the pageantry of Carnival," Peters said.
Along with music and parades, Family Gras will also be providing a food court, art market, and a kid's zone full of fun activities.
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Bobby Hebert, Mike Detillier to lead Metairie's MadHatters parade with Scoot as Grand Marshal
32 floats filled with just under 1,000 riders, the Krewe of MadHatters will take to the streets on February 19 at 5pm with a lineup that features a number of local celebrities and bands.
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WWL-TV morning show host Eric Paulsen will ride as the MadHatter, while Dr. Joey and Gwen Lacoste of Louisiana Dental Center will serve as captains. |
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WINES FROM VIÑA VIK $110 per person*A 4-course curated dinner, featuring fire-roasted cuts, indulgent Wagyu, and seasonal items from our Market Table.
WHAT
Chef-Curated Wine Dinner WHEN
Thursday, March 10th at 7pm Local Time RSVP
You don’t want to miss this. Reservations required. Tax and gratuity not included. Mention “Wine Dinner” when making reservations to be included in this special event. Contact your local restaurant for more information. RSVP NOW
Fogo de Chão New Orleans
614 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 412-8900
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Jazz Fest returns
the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival returns this spring with headliners The Who, Stevie Nicks, Foo Fighters, Lionel Richie, Erykah Badu, Ludacris, Nelly and Willie Nelson.
Festival organizers announced the lineup for the festival Thursday. It’s scheduled over two weekends, Friday, April 29, through Sunday, May 1 and Thursday, May 5, through Sunday, May 8.
Festival producer Quint Davis said after talking with state and city health officials, organizers felt now was the time to bring the festival back to its original time slot.
“We will follow whatever COVID protocols are in place at the time,” Davis stressed. “Whatever they want us to do we will do. It helps that we’re outdoors. It’s still four months away, but we think by April and May it will be a beautiful time. Everybody’s ready to come back.”
Also performing at the festival are Jimmy Buffett, Luke Combs, The Black Crowes, Norah Jones, Ziggy Marley: Songs of Bob Marley and The Avett Brothers. Louisiana stars taking the stage include PJ Morton, Lauren Daigle, Big Freedia, Tank and the Bangas, Nicholas Payton, Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas, and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue.
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Available now on http://Art4Now.com
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Love New Orleans &
She'll Love You Back.
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.Sincerely,
Frank Stansbury
Lafete News
504-450-1955
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