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Monday December 6, 2021
SAINT NICHOLAS DAY
On December 6th, Saint Nicholas Day recognizes the third-century saint who became an inspiration for the modern-day Santa Claus. 
St. Nicholas is known for selling all his possessions and giving his money to the poor. Raised as a devout Christian, St. Nicholas dedicated his whole life to serving the sick and suffering.
Legendary stories about St. Nicholas later become part of the inspiration for the modern-day Santa Claus. For example, during the third century, a daughter’s chances of marriage increased when her father offered a large dowry to prospective husbands. One story tells of a poor father with three daughters. He had no dowry to offer.

Traditionally, families left their shoes by the fires at night so that they could dry. On three separate occasions, Ol’ St. Nicholas provided a dowry for each girl. Legend says he made gold appear in their shoes, drying by the fire.
While St. Nicholas Day is not to be confused with Christmas, some similarities do exist. Traditions include leaving gifts in shoes (or stockings) or the exchange of small gifts. Another tradition suggests leaving treats for good boys and girls. However, the naughty ones receive a twig or chunk of coal.
Interesting facts associated with St. Nicholas:
  • He is the patron saint of a great many causes. Some of the causes include sailors, travelers, clergy, school children, and thieves, to name a few.
  • He was born in the village of Patar, located on the southeastern coast of modern-day Turkey.
  • Buried in a tomb in Myra, water believed to have healing powers formed in his grave. It is called the Manna of Saint Nicholas.
  • December 6th is also known as The Feast of St. Nicholas, widely celebrated in Europe.
Residents in Jefferson Parish will be once again able to utilize recycling services offered by the parish
"Loads are expected to be heavy and delays are anticipated. During the first week, every effort will be made to collect material on the regularly scheduled pick-up day. As the situation stabilizes, trucks will return to areas to collect any remaining material in neighborhoods that were missed on their designated day," the parish announced in a Tuesday press release.
Paper, cardboard, plastic containers #1-2, aluminum cans and bimetal cans are the only items that are being encouraged for recyclable use. Material shouldn't be placed in plastic bags. Glass and items containing food or other waste will not be accepted as part of the program's resumption.
No. 7 Baylor, from the Big 12 Conference, and No. 8 Ole Miss, from the Southeastern Conference will be featured in the 88th annual Allstate Sugar Bowl on Saturday, January 1, 2022, in the Caesars Superdome. This will be the 60th Sugar Bowl match-up between teams ranked in the Top 10 and the 34th match-up of 10-win teams. The game is scheduled to kick off at 7:45 p.m. (Central) and will be televised by ESPN.
The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns and Marshall University Thundering Herd accepted invitations today to compete against one another in the 21st Annual R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl on Saturday, December 18 at the Caesars Superdome. The game will kick off at 8:15 p.m. CST and will air on ESPN and ESPN Radio.
LSU to play Kansas State in TaxAct Texas Bowl
The Southeastern Conference announced on Sunday that the Tigers have been selected to play in the Texas Bowl, where they will face Kansas State at NRG Stadium in Houston on Jan. 4 at 8 p.m. CT on ESPN.

It is the 21st time in the last 22 years that LSU has been selected to a bowl game.
The Tigers finished the season 6-6, winning their final two games to become bowl-eligible with a 27-24 win over Texas A&M.
College Football Playoff: Alabama, Michigan,
Georgia and Cincinnati
make the playoff field
Alabama, Michigan, Georgia, and Cincinnati are the four teams that will play in the College Football Playoff. No. 1 seed Alabama will play No. 4 seed Cincinnati in the Cotton Bowl while No. 2 seed Michigan will play No. 3 seed Georgia in the Orange Bowl.
Bring your own drinks, masks, gloves, sunscreen, and hat and come dig alongside the garden staff in the beautiful eight-acres of Longue Vue's gardens. Garden volunteers meet every Monday, 8:30AM -11:30AM and the second Saturday of each month, 9AM -11AM. Volunteers meet rain or shine. 
All projects have been designed for social distancing and masks are required while onsite. You are welcome to bring your own garden tools, however tools will be available if needed.
Capacity is strictly limited and reservations are required. For additional information, please contact Gardens Manager Kasey Mitchell kmitchell@longuevue.com
New phase in Charity Hospital redevelopment
A longtime effort to redevelop the former Charity Hospital has entered a new phase as Tulane University signed a lease agreement to occupy over a third of the 1 million-square-foot structure.
Tulane will be the core tenant of the building, which has been vacant since Hurricane Katrina. The university announced the lease on Monday to fill 350,000 square feet of space with research, teaching and administrative functions.
The remainder of the structure will have 300 residential units, a charter high school, an early learning center and retail components, according to a plan approved in 2019 by the Louisiana Board of Supervisors, who chose 1532 Tulane Partners as the master developer.
Construction had been expected to begin in late 2019 but has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Project manager Joe St. Martin said in January that he expected interior demolition and abatement to start this year. Recent efforts to reach developers for an update have been unsuccessful.
The project is “a central component of a major expansion of Tulane’s downtown campus in the heart of the city’s biomedical corridor,” a news release from the university said. It wants to bring together more labs and scientists downtown, launch spinout companies, support local startups and attract outside investment to “transform New Orleans into a hub of bioscience research,” the release said. The university said its external funding for research is expected to continue rising over the next few years in order to support a startup community downtown.
Over the next two and half years, 1532 Tulane Partners and SKK Opportunity Zone Fund I LLC will complete base building construction before Tulane develops its space, the release said. Tulane said its goal is to occupy the building in 2025.
1532 Tulane Partners is a partnership between the U.S. branch of El-Ad Holdings, an Israel-based real estate development company, and CCNO Development, a developer-builder based in New Orleans. SKK Opportunity Zone Fund I LLC is under Shepherd Kaplan Krochuk, a Boston-based investment firm.
The release said that the former hospital’s iconic Art Deco-style façade, main lobby, second-floor auditorium and other historic characteristics will be retained during the renovation.
The $300 million development will be funded with Historic Tax Credits and traditional construction and permanent financing, developers have said. The property is in a Qualified Opportunity Zone, part of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017 that was created to revitalize economically distressed communities by offering tax incentives for private investment dollars.
Work on other projects near the former hospital has been completed, including a $55 million renovation of the former Warwick Hotel into housing for some of Tulane’s students and faculty..
HOB
Bring your resume or apply online at
House of Blues New Orleans is hiring for all positions! Join us on December 6th from 12 – 4 PM for a Job Fair to learn more about the open positions, apply and interview.
Open positions include:
Hosts
Servers
Bussers
Food Runners
Bartenders
Bar Backs
Dishwashers
Line-Cooks
Prep-Cooks
Security/Guest Services
Cocktail Waitress
Concession Stand
Porters/Sanitation
Stage Hands
Event/Banquet Servers
Restaurant Management
Restaurant Supervisors
Music Hall Supervisors
Foundation Room Concierge
Foundation Room/Fine Dining Servers
Foundation Room/Fine Dining Cocktail Servers
Foundation Room/Fine Dining Bartenders
VIP Hosts
Open today 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

504-528-1944
Infamy: Pearl Harbor Remembered
THE NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM'S NEWEST SPECIAL EXHIBIT
On display until – June 26, 2022 in The Joe W. and Dorothy D. Brown Foundation Special Exhibit Gallery
In commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Infamy: Pearl Harbor Remembered reflects on the devastating events of December 7, 1941. By spurring the US Congress to declare war on Japan and serving as a rallying cry for the US war effort, the attack on Pearl Harbor has become known as a catalyst for America’s entry into World War II—and focal point when considering their actions during the war.

Rather than concentrate on the events of the day, this new special exhibit examines how the attack has been remembered both during the war and since. Utilizing artifacts, images, oral histories, and video productions, Infamy encourages visitors to think beyond what they already know about the infamous day and consider it as a part of the whole—the timeline that led up to it, the American identity still shaped by it, and even other moments since that have inspired similar unity across our nation.

Most of all, the exhibit seeks to provide visitors with new insights and personal reflections regarding one of the most consequential events in American history. It will be on display in The Joe W. and Dorothy D. Brown Foundation Special Exhibit Gallery from November 17, 2021 through June 26, 2022.
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TODAY AT 3:30 PM – 5 PM
SUMMER HOURS: Audubon Golf Clubhouse Food Waste Collection, every Monday 4:30-6:00pm
The Golf Club at Audubon Park

6500 Magazine St
New Orleans, LA 70118

Event by Compost NOW
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
Public 
 
Monday, we will collect your frozen food scraps on the veranda of the Audubon Clubhouse, the Golf Club at Audubon Park during our new summer hours from 4:30 - 6:00PM.
This free residential food waste collection will be every Monday from 4:30 - 6:00PM.
Please bring your FROZEN food scraps (no meat, no bones, no dairy) to the bins on the veranda between 4:30-6:00pm.
Please observe program hours.
Please do NOT drop off early or late.
Please do not leave scraps if you do not see bins.
Please bring your FROZEN fruit and vegetable scraps, eggshells, nut shells, tea bags, coffee grounds, plain pasta or bread.
Bring your food waste in a paper or compostable bag or bring your scraps in a reusable container.
We will have bins for you to empty your frozen scraps into. If you do not see bins, please do NOT just leave your scraps.
Seriously. They will cancel the program if you do.
NO MEAT, NO DAIRY, NO OILY FOODS, NO BONES.
Why FROZEN? Scraps must be frozen, to avoid potential smells, roaches and rodents. Our volunteers thank you!
Also, freezing your scraps means no smell, fruit flies, roaches or rodents for you at home PLUS freezing breaks down the cell membrane, speeding up the decomposition process.
Not everyone is ready to build and maintain a compost bin in their backyard or have a worm bin in their home - that's fine. You can still help reduce the amount of food waste going into landfills by participating in this free, easy & convenient food waste collection program!
DO NOT drop off any food waste outside the scheduled times.
FRONTLINE HERO TICKETS and FAMILY MEMBERS
DECEMBER -
FRONTLINE HEROES APPRECIATION MONTH
The month of December will be Frontline Heroes Appreciation Month. Audubon will honor doctors, nurses, police officers, firefighters, and EMTs in Louisiana by offering them free admission. From December 1 through December 31 these frontline heroes will enjoy free admission to Audubon Zoo and Audubon Aquarium of the Americas. 
Frontline Heroes will also receive a 20% discount on Membership packages, Gift Shop, and concessions!
PLUS, up to four immediate family members of qualifying individuals will receive 50% off general admission on date of visit!
Frontline heroes must show proof of occupation to receive complimentary admission. 
FULL ELIGIBILITY AND DISCOUNT DETAILS
December 1-31: Frontline Heroes Appreciation Month
  • Free general admission for qualifying Frontline Heroes. Qualifying professions include:
  • Law Enforcement, including: 
  • Police Officers 
  • Sheriff / Sheriff's Deputies 
  • Correctional Officers
  • State Troopers 
  • Federal Law Enforcement Officers 
  • Firefighters, including career and volunteer firefighters 
  • EMT/EMS (Emergency Medical Technician / Emergency Medical Services)
  • 911 Dispatchers
  • Healthcare Professionals, including:
  • Medical Doctors
  • Nurses
  • Physician Assistants
  • Medical Technicians,
  • Nurse's Aides 
  • 50% off admission for up to four immediate family members of qualifying individuals on the date of visit.
  • General admission discount is available for tickets reserved online or at the front gate.
  • 20% discount will be available in concessions, gift shop, and Memberships. Membership discount is only available at the front gate.
  • Qualifying individuals must show proof of occupation at the front gate during entry to receive complimentary admission and at concessions, gift shop, and Membership window when redeeming 20% discount.
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TODAY AT 5 PM
Dinner with Mr. Grinch
The Velvet Cactus

6300 Argonne Blvd
(Harrison & Argonne Blvd)
New Orleans, LA 70124
Public 

He’s back! Mr. Grinch is visiting from his snowy Mount Crumpit for his yearly taco fix. He will be in the restaurant from 5:00-5:45 and 6:45-7-15. From 7:20 – 8:30 he will be taking pictures in our sleigh so have your camera ready because Mr. Grinch does not wait. No charge for pictures and no reservations required 
Free Concerts at St. Louis Cathedral and St. Anna’s Episcopal Church
Holidays New Orleans Style celebrates New Orleans’ rich musical heritage with jazz musicians, gospel choirs, classical ensembles, and others performing the sounds of the season with nearly three weeks of live concerts. While historically held at St. Louis Cathedral and St. Augustine Church, due to continued repairs from Hurricane Ida, the 2021 lineup will take place at the Cathedral and for the first time, St. Anna’s Episcopal Church located in the historical Treme neighborhood (1313 Esplanade Ave.). Concerts at St. Louis Cathedral located in Jackson Square take place at 6pm on December 1, 5, 6 ,13 and 15 with a special Christmas Concert at 5:30pm on December 19. Concerts at St. Anna’s Episcopal Church take place at 4pm on Saturday, December 4, 11 and 18. All concerts are free and open to the public. Start planning your concert schedule here. 
Chickie Wah Wah
2828 Canal St.,
New Orleans LA 70119
Chickie Wah Wah
2828 Canal St.,
 New Orleans LA 70119
The Back Room at Buffa's
1001 Esplanade Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70116


Monday at 7 PM
The Doyle Cooper Trio
Every Monday in 2021
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TODAY AT 8 PM – 12 AM
The Original
Tuxedo Jazz Band
125 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130-2311, United States

Event by Mahogany Jazz Hall
125 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130-2311, United States
Duration: 4 hr
Public 
Founded in 1910, the Original Tuxedos have the longest history of continuous performance in New Orleans.

The HNOS online guide, available at
Visit for more information
2021 Holidays
 New Orleans Style
NOLA Gathers for The Holidays Once Again!
Free Concerts at St. Louis Cathedral and St. Anna’s Episcopal Church
Holidays New Orleans Style celebrates New Orleans’ rich musical heritage with jazz musicians, gospel choirs, classical ensembles, and others performing the sounds of the season with nearly three weeks of live concerts. While historically held at St. Louis Cathedral and St. Augustine Church, due to continued repairs from Hurricane Ida, the 2021 lineup will take place at the Cathedral and for the first time, St. Anna’s Episcopal Church located in the historical Treme neighborhood (1313 Esplanade Ave.). Concerts at St. Louis Cathedral located in Jackson Square take place at 6pm on December 1, 5, 6 ,13 and 15 with a special Christmas Concert at 5:30pm on December 19. Concerts at St. Anna’s Episcopal Church take place at 4pm on Saturday, December 4, 11 and 18. All concerts are free and open to the public. Start planning your concert schedule here. 

Réveillon Dinners
Réveillon, an adaptation of a traditional Creole holiday dining custom, will be celebrated nightly in over 25 restaurants throughout the city. Réveillon menus are offered only once a year, making HNOS the only time guests can enjoy this authentic taste of New Orleans. Menus showcase the feasts of Christmas past with Traditional Réveillon menus at Arnaud’s and The Rib Room; present, and future with Contemporary Réveillon menus that encourage innovative ingredients and techniques at Commander’s Palace and The Bower. As an added treat, those hoping to grab a seat and enjoy the specialty menu during the day, restaurants like Criollo will offer B’Réveillon for Brunch and The Country Club curates a Petite Réveillon menu with smaller portions but all the same unforgettable flavor. Prepare your tastebuds with a full list of menus.

Réveillon on the Rocks
The Réveillon dinner has been celebrated in homes and restaurants all over New Orleans since the 1850s. Local bartenders also capture the spirit of Réveillon, one-sip-at-a-time, with festive cocktails. Beginning December 1st and continuing until the last toast on New Year’s Eve, and at some spots lasting through Twelfth Night (January 6th), bars and restaurants will say “Cheers to the Holiday Season!” Enjoy special crafted cocktails like the sweet and spicy Diable de Noël  from Bar Marilou, the holiday spiced, Winter Old Fashion from The Sazerac Restaurant, an Aged Creole Eggnogg from the Rib room and many more. View the full cocktail menu.
 
Cooking Demonstrations
Holidays New Orleans Style serves up a series of cooking demonstrations from many of New Orleans’ finest chefs. FQFI, New Orleans & Company and WWL-TV team up to bring the “12 Days of Réveillon.” For three weeks, leading up to Christmas Eve, WWL-TV will showcase New Orleans’ great chefs, preparing items from their 2021 Réveillon menus each morning. Restaurants include: Commander’s Palace with Chef Megan “Meg” Bickford, Bourbon House with Chef Devan Giddix, Seaworthy with Chef Steven Green, Addis Nola and more.

Tickets
SUNDAY–THURSDAY HOURS
Driving Tour Experience: 6pm‑10pm
(8:30pm Cut Off for Combo Experience) Carousel Gardens Experience: 6pm‑11pmFRIDAY–SATURDAY HOURS
Driving Tour Experience: 5pm‑11pm
(9:30pm Cut Off for Combo Experience) Carousel Gardens Experience: 5pm‑12amClosed December 24 and 31.
Celebration in the Oaks: New Orleans City Park's annual million-plus light display returns with a 2.25 mile driving tour, plus a chance to experience the holiday wonder of Carousel Gardens Amusement Park. Mondays are Bike Nights. There are additional add-ons available. Tickets are sold for specific dates and times, with the Carousel Gardens experience separate. The lights continue through Jan. 2, Sundays through Thursdays 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.; closed Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. Tickets start at $39.99 per vehicle.
Christmas Lights at Lafreniere Park: A holiday spectacle of millions of lights in displays starts Dec. 6, at Metairie's Lafreniere Park with driving and walking tours through the grounds. Tickets may be used any day the lights are open, weather permitting. The park, 3000 Downs Blvd., will be open through Dec. 30 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets are $10. .

Light up the Huey

Thru Mar 01, 2022
From 10th Street to the Mississippi River, the Gretna thoroughfare glitters with holiday twinkles.
The Southern Christmas Tree Association offers a list of Louisiana Christmas Tree farms where you can select and cut down your own tree.
Here is what’s good to know before you go: It’s always a good idea to call to confirm details with the farm the night before or morning before heading out. Also, know beforehand the total cost. It’s usually best to bring cash, but you can ask beforehand if farms take credit cards.
Christmas Town – 23237 Highway 1057, Kentwood, La.
Look for this family-owned, choose-and-cut tree farm in Tangipahoa Parish off
Christmas Town hours are from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Call to confirm hours before arrival.

985-514-3481


 

Shady Pond Tree Farm – 37226 Pine Street Extension, Pearl River, La.
This St. Tammany Parish farm boasts exotic Christmas trees from around the world.
the Christmas tree farm opens every Thursday and Friday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. through Dec. 17. On Saturdays and Sundays, the farm opens from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Dec. 29. All dates and hours are weather permitting.
The farm allows cut by appointment from Dec. 21 to Dec. 23, before it closes for the season.

985-863-5569



Steele’s Christmas Tree Farm – 56459 Dollar Road, Angie, La.
Steele’s Christmas Tree Farm celebrates more than 40 years in Washington Parish. The farm recently provided the Christmas tree at Celebration in the Oaks.

This Christmas tree farm supplies trees such as Leyland Cypress, Carolina Sapphire and Burki Cedar.
Hours of operation for the rest of the season are Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The farm provides saws for your selection, or workers on-site offer to help you. They also provide free shaking and bailing of all trees. Snow flocking is also an available option.
Farm owners recently announced they would only accept cash or check as forms of payment, but there’s an ATM machine on site.
information
985-848-5133
Tiger Branch Christmas Trees – 18075 Tiger Branch Road, Covington, La.
Tiger Branch Christmas Trees opens for the season on Dec. 11-12 for the 2021 season.
Choose from trees like Carolina Saphire, Leyland Cypress and Blue Ice at this St. Tammany Parish tree farm in Covington. The owners provide all the supplies such as saws and wrapping.
Everyone is welcome, even your canine friends, as long as they remain leashed at all times.
Tiger Branch only accepts cash or check. No professional photographers, at the owner’s request.
For more information,
985-893-5520



Yawn Station Christmas Tree Farm – 29400 Ruby Purivs Road, Independence, La.
For the 2021 season, Yawn Station Christmas Tree Farm opens
Visitors can take a train ride through the farm to pick out the perfect tree. Varieties include Leyland Cypress (Leighton Green, Naylor Blue, Murray’s Ovensii), Young Arizona Cypress (Carolina Sapphire and Blue Ice) and Virgina pine trees. The trees range from 3 to 16 feet in height.
There are picnic tables and a play area for families wanting to spend a little extra time on the farm.
Farm owners say all trees must be picked up on or before Dec. 12. The farm will close for the 2021 season after Dec. 12.
The farm opens daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except on Thanksgiving Day when it opens from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information,
985-878-6223 or 985-507-3236
NATIONAL MICROWAVE OVEN DAY
On December 6th, National Microwave Oven Day honors one appliance that changed how we use the kitchen. 
Quite by accident, self-taught American engineer Percy Spencer discovered a way to heat food safely with microwaves. While working with an active radar in 1945, he noticed a melting chocolate bar in his pocket. The high-powered microwave beams created a heating effect ideal for cooking. Spencer deliberately attempted cooking popcorn with the microwaves. Next, he tried cooking an egg. Both the popcorn and the egg created dramatic results. However, the popcorn resulted in success, unlike the egg. The egg exploded in his fellow engineer’s face! However, we can cook eggs in microwave ovens. Try poaching one. 
Spencer, employed by Raytheon, continued experimenting with different methods of heating food safely with microwaves.
  • Raytheon filed a United States patent application for Spencer’s microwave cooking process on October 8th, 1945.
  • In 1947, Raytheon built the first commercially available microwave oven. It was called the “Radarange.”
  • An estimated 90% of homes in the United States have a microwave in them.
NATIONAL GAZPACHO DAY
National Gazpacho Day, on December 6th, recognizes a flavorful soup that cooks serve cold. This typically tomato-based vegetable soup originated in the southern Spanish region of Andalucia. Gazpacho is widely consumed in Spanish cuisine, usually during the summer months.
The original Spanish recipe includes stale bread, water, vinegar, oil and salt. Other ingredients include olive oil, wine, vinegar, water, and salt.
Following is the typical method of preparing gazpacho:

  • Washing vegetables
  • Peeling tomatoes, garlic, and onions.
  • Chop all vegetables (traditionally pounded with mortar) and process in a food processor.
  • Add the soaked bread.
  • Blend part of the processed contents until liquid, depending on desired consistency.
  • Blend in chilled water, olive oil, vinegar, and salt to taste.
  • Add remaining processed ingredients.
  • Garnish as desired.
Gazpacho offers cooks many modern variations. Abundant fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs make a delicious gazpacho, too. Consider using ingredients such as avocados, cucumbers, parsley, watermelon, or grapes. However, recipes offer meat stock and seafood varieties for gazpacho, too. Don’t hesitate to try something new. If the grocery offers something fresh on special, look for a recipe that will get you experimenting. You won’t regret trying something fresh, especially in the fall or winter. Your palate will thank you for the fresh spices, herbs, and vegetables.
Even though we serve gazpacho cold, some recipes call for a cooked broth. When the gazpacho is too warm, sometimes ice cubes are added. 
linchpin
[ LINCH-PIN ]
Part of Speech noun
Origin + Etymology
Late middle English from Old English lynis (in the sense ‘linchpin’) + pin

Synonyms
  • centercorecornerstone
Antonyms
  • unavailable
Definition
a person or thing vital to an enterprise or organization
Example
Rachel is the linchpin of the operation and the business could not go on without her.

Demand for cotton quickly resulted in the realization that a steamer could carry more cotton if it was compressed into bales. Across the city, large compresses were erected at a cost ranging from $20,000 to $40,000 ($575,000 to $1.15 million today) in warehouses along the river. Pictured here is one such cotton press from 1890. There were between 25 and 30 cotton presses active, mostly in the upper First District from Delord Street to Felicity Street, and from Magazine Street to Water Street.
After picking, cotton bales are placed into a cotton gin where seeds are separated from fiber. The accumulated fiber is shipped from the farm to the cotton press where it is fed into the top of the machine seen here. The steam powered giant then compresses the cotton until it becomes the size of one of the large bales seen on the left side of the photograph. These have been wrapped in burlap and secured with either iron or rope ties. Each large bale weighs approximately 500-pounds.
Newly compressed bales are then transported to the port where the shipping company paid about $0.40 per bale for the compressed cargo. Riverboats like the Natchez or the J.M. White could carry as many 5,000 bales although the average load was closer to 3,500 bales. Once woven into cloth, each bale would produce 8,340 handkerchiefs, 760 men's shirts, 290 men's jeans, 900 women's blouses, 3650 women's jeans, 210 full-size sheets, and 3,670 men's socks.

David Young
“The first thing you notice about New Orleans are the burying grounds - the cemeteries - and they’re a cold proposition, one of the best things there are here. Going by, you try to be as quiet as possible, better to let them sleep. Greek, Roman, sepulchres- palatial mausoleums made to order, phantomesque, signs and symbols of hidden decay - ghosts of women and men who have sinned and who’ve died and are now living in tombs. The past doesn’t pass away so quickly here. You could be dead for a long time.“ –Bob Dylan

David Young

Brother Jones, a blind fisherman with a line and bells on the shore of the Mississippi River, New Orleans. Date unknown.
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For more information about exhibition venues and opening timeline, visit prospectneworleans.org
Prospect.5: Yesterday we said tomorrow
Venue List and Opening Schedule

Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans
Laura Aguilar, Keni Anwar, Felipe Baeza, Kevin Beasley, Phoebe Boswell, Mark Bradford, Jamal Cyrus, Karon Davis, ektor garcia, Sky Hopinka, Dave McKenzie, Beatriz Santiago Muñoz, Hương Ngô, Eric-Paul Riege, Kiki Smith, Carlos Villa, Cosmo Whyte

Capdeville Place Park
Anastasia Pelias

Newcomb Art Museum
Ron Bechet, Barbara Chase-Riboud,
Elliott Hundley, Mimi Lauter, Naudline Pierre 

The Historic New Orleans Collection
Dawoud Bey, George Dureau, Josh Kun
 
CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER TO HOST
PROSPECT.5: Yesterday we said tomorrow
INTERNATIONAL ART TRIENNIAL

Works by 17 intergenerational artists, including Laura Aguilar, Felipe Baeza, Kevin Beasley, Karon Davis, Kiki Smith, and Carlos Villa, with major new works by Mark Bradford, Beatriz Santiago Muñoz, and Cosmo Whyte, featured across CAC galleries, on view until January 23, 2022 
The Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans (CAC) announces Prospect.5: Yesterday we said tomorrow, the fifth iteration of Prospect New Orleans, New Orleans’ city-wide contemporary art triennial. As a partner venue, the CAC is honored to present works by leading contemporary artists including Sky Hopinka, Phoebe Boswell, Mark Bradford, Laura Aguilar, Kiki Smith, Kevin Beasley, Keni Anwar, Karon Davis, Jamal Cyrus, Huong Ngo, Felipe Baeza, Eric-Paul Riege, ektor garcia, Dave McKenzie, Cosmo Whyte, Carlos Villa, and Beatriz Santiago Muñoz. 



P.5 exhibitions will open over the course of three weekends in historic, artistic, and cultural institutions across New Orleans, including the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, Amistad Research Center, Crescent Park, the Historic New Orleans Collection, Newcomb Art Museum, and New Orleans African American Museum, which will also serve as the Hancock Whitney Welcome Center, the main visitor experience hub for the triennial.
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TODAY AT 7 PM – 10 PM
The-Super-Most-Fantastic-Blues-N-Such-Jam
Cafe Negril

606 Frenchmen St
New Orleans, LA 70116
Duration: 3 hr
Public 

The Super-Most-Fantastic-Blues-N-Such-Jam, hosted by guitar legend
John Lisi starts at 7pm every
Tuesday. IT'S YOUR CHANCE TO BE ON STAGE! Grab your gear, SHOW UP and PARTICIPATE!
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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


Public 

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
400 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116
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Down on Their Luck Orchestra Presented by the Jazz National Historical Park
  • Tuesday, December 7, 2021
  • 2:00 PM  3:00 PM
  • New Orleans Jazz Museum
  • 400 Esplanade Ave.New OrleansUnited States 

The New Orleans Jazz Museum, in partnership with the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, presents a live, outdoor performance of The Down On Their Luck Orchestra on Tuesday, December 7th at 2 PM CDT. This program will be held in the Balcony Courtyard, weather permitting. The Down on Their Luck Orchestra brings together National Park Service rangers and local musicians to perform traditional New Orleans jazz, blues, gospel, and original compositions.  
In case of inclement weather, this program will be live streamed. Bring your blanket! Seats are not provided for outdoor programs.   

Enjoy live music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for daily virtual concerts, in which dynamic jazz musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in onfacebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
Live From the Balcony Michael Watson and
The Alchemy
  • Tuesday, December 7, 2021
  • 8:00 PM  9:00 PM
  • New Orleans Jazz Museum
  • 400 Esplanade Ave.New OrleansUnited States 

Michael Watson and The Alchemy will perform live for the New Orleans Jazz Museum's socially-distant courtyard concert series on Tuesday at 5 pm CDT. Admission is first-come, first served. Doors open at 4:30 PM.
Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for their weekly Courtyard Live-stream Concert Series, in which dynamic jazz musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum’s balcony! Tune in every Tuesday at 5 pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.



400 Esplanade Avenue
New Orleans

“1998 Dr. John Jazz Fest Poster” by James Michalopoulos
This piece is featured in the exhibit titled “From the Fat Man to Mahalia: James Michalopoulos’ Music Paintings.” Come see this and other works by New Orleans artist James Michalopoulos at the Jazz Museum!
Phil Melancon
12-7-21

Chop House  
322 Magazine
Tuesdays 6-9 pm
——————————12-10-21
Superior Seafood   
Napoleon at St. Charles
Fridays 5-7 pm
——————————12-11-21
Prytania at Canal Place
Foot of Canal Street
Saturdays: 5-7 pm
The Historic New Orleans Collection Hosts Three Prospect.5 Installations 
Citywide contemporary art triennial returns to Royal Street galleries
NEW ORLEANS— The Historic New Orleans Collection (THNOC) will host three installations of the citywide contemporary art triennial Prospect.5, titled “Yesterday we said through Jan. 23, 2022, at 520 and 533 Royal St. in New Orleans. Ticketed admission is free, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative PCR test is required for admission at all THNOC properties.
 
The Prospect.5 exhibitions on view at THNOC are:  
 
  • “In This Here Place,” an exhibition by photographer Dawoud Bey that visits Louisiana plantation landscapes that were witness to slavery-era violence. The works include large-format black-and-white photographs and “Evergreen,” a multimedia installation accompanied by music performed by Imani Uzuri.  
 
  • A display of photographs by New Orleans artist and photographer George Dureau. 
 
  • An exhibition by cultural historian Josh Kun recalling the 8th Cavalry Mexican Military Band’s memorable visit to the 1884 World’s Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition.  
 
“The Historic New Orleans Collection is pleased to again host Prospect New Orleans installations,” said Daniel Hammer, THNOC President and CEO. “These exhibits speak to our mission, which is dedicated to stewardship of the history and culture of New Orleans and the Gulf South. We invite all New Orleanians and visitors to the city to experience these historically focused, thought-provoking installations.” 
 
“P.5: Yesterday we said tomorrow,” a title inspired by the 2010 album “Yesterday You Said Tomorrow” by New Orleans jazz musician Christian Scott, features 51 artists in more than 15 venues around the city. Prospect.5 is curated by Artistic Directors Naima J. Keith and Diana Nawi. For more information, visit Prospect5.org. 
 
Visitors may view the Prospect.5 exhibitions on view at THNOC every Tuesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays. Advance reservations at hnoc.org are recommended.
 
12-7-21
Today at 11:00 AM
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Every Tuesday
7
TODAY AT 5 PM – 1 AM
Taco Tuesday/Service Industry Night
Carnaval Lounge
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
7
7 PM – 9 PM
Rebirth Brass Band at
Zony Mash Beer Project

3940 Thalia St.
New Orleans, LA 70125

Duration: 2 hr
Public 

Whether seen on HBO’s Treme or at their legendary Tuesday night gig at The Maple Leaf, Grammy-winning Rebirth Brass Band is a true New Orleans institution. Formed in 1983 by the Frazier brothers, the band has evolved from playing the streets of the French Quarter to playing festivals and stages all over the world. While committed to upholding the tradition of brass bands, they’ve also extended themselves into the realms of funk and hip-hop to create their signature sound. “Rebirth can be precise whenever it wants to,” says The New York Times, “but it’s more like a party than a machine. It’s a working model of the New Orleans musical ethos: as long as everybody knows what they’re doing, anyone can cut loose.” In the wake of the sometimes- stringent competition amongst New Orleans brass bands, Rebirth is the undisputed leader of the pack, and they show no signs of slowing down.

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.

All advance tickets for this event will be held at will call starting one hour prior to the performance. Subscriptions and single tickets are available at the door.
  • Regular admission: $35
  • Age 35 and Under: $18
  • Students with ID: Free, at the door only
  • Subscriptions: $175 (seven concerts) / $105 (age 35 and under)
We encourage patrons to arrive early to allow ample time for parking and check-in at the box office. Free parking for Friends of Music performances is available in the Diboll parking lot off Willow Street, and a shuttle is provided before and after the concert. Please note that there is not a pre-concert lecture at this event.
New Orleans
Friends of
Music Dixon Hall, 
Tulane University, 
corner of Newcomb Place and Zimpel Street 

Michael Brown, piano, and Nicholas Canellakis, cello
December 7
Junction Trio
January 11
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.
Wed, Dec 8 2021,
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Thu, Dec 9 2021,
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 10 2021,
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Sat, Dec 11 2021,
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Sun, Dec 12 2021,
2:00PM - 3:30PM
Sun, Dec 12 2021,
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Thu, Dec 16 2021,
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 17 2021,
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Sat, Dec 18 2021,
7:30PM - 9:00PM
Sun, Dec 19 2021,
2:00PM - 3:30PM
Sun, Dec 19 2021,
7:30PM - 9:00PM
We are kicking off the launch of our 21-22 Season with the Critically Acclaimed Work “The Thanksgiving Play” Written by Larissa FastHorse! It is a one-act satirical comedy about four white people trying to devise a politically correct First Thanksgiving play for Native American Heritage Month to be done in the schools.
You can purchase tickets and view showtimes directly at
Dec. 8-19 At Loyola University 
Facebook
To register, visit the Brazen registration page.
Job fair set for manufacturing positions
Eleven Louisiana companies, including Hubig’s Pies in New Orleans, are looking for workers in the manufacturing industry at an upcoming job fair.
The virtual event is scheduled Dec. 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Companies participating include:
  • 1,4GROUP (SkyfallBiologicals, LLC) in Ascension Parish
  • AFCO in Alexandria
  • Bollinger Houma Shipyard in Houma
  • Canfor Southern Pine in DeRidder
  • Citadel Completions in Lake Charles
  • Hubig’s Pies in New Orleans
  • KME Ferrara in Holden
  • SafeSource Direct in Lafayette
  • Southland Steel in Amite and Greenburg
  • Syrah Technologies in Vidalia
  • Vidalia Mills in Vidalia
Tickets
8
TODAY AT 12PM
December Mini Monet at the Kids' Castle
Lakeside Shopping Center
Lakeside Shopping Center

Public 
 · Anyone on or off Facebook
This art class will focus on creativity and hands-on activities designed to bring out the artist in every child.
Mini Monet classes in December will take place on Wednesdays at 11am ,Saturday December 12pm ,Sunday December 12th at 12pm, Tuesday December 21st at 11am and 4pm, Thursday December 23rd and 30th at 11am.
Please reserve a spot for any of the activities that you think you and your child would enjoy!
Tickets only need to be reserved for each child in your party.
December 1 Wednesday (11am) Snow Globes - Join us as we celebrate the first day of December to make your own snow globe in a jar!

December 5 Sunday (12pm) Snowy Trees - We might not get snow here in Louisiana but at this Mini Monet class we will paint snowy trees!
December 8 Wednesday (11am) Foam Snowflake Ornaments- Come decorate foam snowflake ornaments!
December 12 Sunday (12pm)Fingerprint Candy Cane Paintings- Join us to make a candy cane painting using our fingerprints!
December 15 Wednesday (11am)- Tacky Sweater Ornaments- Come make tacky sweater ornaments with us!
December 16 Thursday (11am)Paper Plate Christmas Trees- In this Mini Monet class we will use paper plates and paint to make our own Christmas trees!
December 21 Tuesday (11am) Wooden Ornaments- Come paint and decorate your own little collection of wooden ornaments!
December 21 Tuesday(4pm) Wooden Ornaments- Come paint and decorate your own little collection of wooden ornaments!
December 22 Wednesday(11am) Santa or Reindeer Mask- In this Mini Monet you will get to pick a Santa or Reindeer wooden mask to paint!
December 23 Wednesday (11am) Wooden Snowflake Ornaments- Come paint and decorate wooden snowflake ornaments!
December 29 Wednesday (11am) Paint Day- Just a paint day! After all the hustle and bustle of the Holidays lets get make to the basics and just come paint with us!
December 30 Thursday (11am)- Firework Paintings- Join us to celebrate the New Year with a firework painting!
8
TODAY AT 2 PM – 7 PM
Lafreniere Park Farmers Arts Market
3000 Downs Blvd,
Metairie, LA 70003-3957,
United States

8
7:30 PM CDT – 10 PM CDT
Funkin' It Up with Big Sam !!
$25  
· The Jazz Playhouse

300 Bourbon St
New Orleans, LA 70130
Tickets · $25
via Eventbrite
Pontchartrain Astronomy Society and the JPL
 
Host an Evening of Gazing at the Stars

METAIRIE, LA – A night of gazing at the stars will occur at approximately 6 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 8, at the Wagner Library, 6646 Riverside Drive, Metairie. The event will occur outside in a clear area on the east side of the library – away from lights.
 
This event is free of charge and open to the public. There is plenty of parking available for patrons.
 
The Pontchartrain Astronomy Society is sponsoring the event. Members will bring telescopes to view the nighttime sky. About six telescopes will be present for viewers, though others may bring their own telescopes.
 
Targets (depending on sight lines) - Jupiter will be at 38 degrees above the horizon towards the south-southwest with Saturn a little lower at 25 degrees and the moon lower still at 20 degrees. There will be a space station pass-over from the southwest towards the southeast at 6:40 p.m. and it will travel sight-wise between Jupiter and the moon so it should be easy to spot.
 
In case of bad weather, this event will be rescheduled at another time.
 
The Pontchartrain Astronomy Society is a non-profit astronomy club with a membership of nearly 130 individuals and families, mainly from the Southeast Louisiana and Southern Mississippi areas. PAS members come from many walks of life and have diverse interests in amateur astronomy. PAS members promote an understanding and appreciation of astronomy in the community, sharing time and telescopes to engage the public with unique astronomy experiences.
 
For more information regarding this presentation, contact Chris Smith, Manager of Adult Programming for the library, at (504) 889-8143
New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins Diboll Circle, City Park,
New Orleans, LA 70179
12-8-21
*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
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
Palm Court Jazz Cafe
 With Traditional Jazz Lineup
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
 08
Palm Court Jazz Band

  •  09
  • Crescent City Joymakers 10
  • Kevin Louis & Topsy Chapman w/Palm Court Jazz Band 11
  • Will Smith & Palm Court Jazz Band 12
  • Mark Braud & Sunday Night Swingsters
10:30 p.m.
  • 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. 
Tickets
5
The Amazing Acro-cats Meowy Catmas Purrformances!
The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret

Public 
 
Real rescued house cats perform acrobatics for the Holidays
A very special presentation of The Amazing Acro-cats Featuring Tuna and the Rock Cats
Presented by Rock Cats Rescue. All of the proceeds benefit cats and kittens in need!
Allways Lounge and Cabaret
2240 St. Claude Ave
New Orleans, LA
This is the MOST INTIMATE space we purrform in! A once a year oppurrtunity.
Please note that the theater seating s now spaced out a bit more comfortably. Less people purr show means better views for the humans (but less money for the cats.) Keep that in mind when considering purrchasing your ticket.

Thursday 12/9 7pm
Furriday 12/10 7pm
CATurday 12/11 3pm 8pm
Sunday 12/12 2pm 7pm
Wednesday 12/15 7pm
Thursday 12/16 7pm
Furriday 12/17 7pm
CATurday 12/18 3pm 8pm
Sunday 12/19 2pm 7pm
Monday 12/20 7pm
For the month of December we feature our Meowy Catmas special - Performances JUST FOR MEW ORLEANS! Celebrate Christmas (or Catmas) with us by watching cats jump through wreaths, roll an ornament, push a sleigh and performing an array of other seasonal tricks. Real rescued house cats that delight and amaze audiences of all ages.
There will also be a special appearance by The Rock-Cats (the only cat band in the entire WORLD!) playing seasonal carol selections such as "A Cat in a Manger", "Catnip Roasting on an Open Fire" and "God Rest Ye Merry Kittens" (Songs might not be performed as described.)
Our Amazing Acro-Cat bus is also a mobile fostering unit for Rock Cats Rescue: helping cats and kittens across the nation find their furrever homes. Proceeds always benefit our cause of foster and rescue. Rock Cats Rescue has fostered and found homes for over 266 cats and kittens, some of them being from Mew Orleans!
This two hour show has very limited dates and tickets available so we suggest buying online to get make sure you get your seats. This is the most intimate theater we perform in! This show sells out! Our Very Important Cat People (VICP seating) get front row seats and they sell out the fastest.
Seating prices and locations:
Very Important Cat People (VICP floor): very very front row seating literally on the floor, you can practically touch the cats! (But please, do not touch the cats.) $45
Please note: these seats are litterally sitting on the floor, on the ground. No chairs are provided for this row. We provide something so you are not directly on the cold floor but bring a cushion if you think you need one!
Very Important Cat People (VICP seats): 1st row of chairs - very front row seating in chairs $45
VICP 2nd row of chairs - $40
Buy your VICP seats early, they will sell out!
General Admission Seating: the rest of the theatre area seating, in chairs. $35
Every audience member receives a pawbill (think playbill for cats) included in their ticket.
The Allways has a Bar and Lounge area in the front of the building, you may take drinks inside the theater, but please, no food!
Unfortunately, no discounts are available, but purrivate parties are available on any date/time not listed. Email polly@rockcatsrescue.org for more information or special needs.
Buy online to save money! Tickets (if available) at the door cost $5 more.
Keep checking back for updates on sold out shows and added shows!
We allow refunds or exchanges until two (2) business days before your show day. Examples: If you buy a ticket for Friday 12/3, you have until the end of Wednesday 12/1 to request a refund or exchange. If you buy a ticket for Saturday 12/4 or Sunday 12/5, you have until the end of Thursday 12/2 to request a refund or exchange. If you need to request a refund of exchange, please contact Brown Paper Tickets at: refunds@brownpapertickets.com
We can not allow refunds or exchanges for any mistaken dates and times on your ticket so please check your ticket(s) to make sure you go to the right show!
Also no outside animals allowed in the theater. Due to the cats decree. See less
December 9, 2021
6 PM CDT – 8 PM CDT
Free Thursday Wine Tasting
Brady's Wine Warehouse


Public 

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
Tickets
9
6 PM CDT – 9 PM CDT
SoBou Courtyard Fest-SoBou Sounds
310 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130-2217, United States
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 
Tickets

SNUG HARBOR

Thursdays, Fridays,
Saturdays, & Sundays
Shows at 8 & 10pm

December 9th:
Alexey Marti Quintet

December 10th:
Delfeayo Marsalis Quintet
December 11th:
Herlin Riley Quartet
December 12th:
Christien Bold Quartet

December 16th:
Germaine Bazzle
with the Larry Sieberth Trio
December 17th:
Jason Marsalis:
Tribute to Ellis Marsalis Jr.
December 18th:
Masakowski Family Holiday Show
& Christmas Album Release
wsg Jason Marsalis,
Shea Pierre, Jamison Ross
December 19th:
Oscar Rossignoli Quartet


December 23rd:
Phillip Manuel: Christmas Concert
December 24th:
CLOSED for Christmas Eve
December 25th:
CLOSED for Christmas Day
December 26th:
Herlin Riley Quartet


December 30th:
Tribute to Dr. Lonnie Smith:
Joe Krown, Rickie Monie, Joe Ashlar, Donald Harrison Jr, Detroit Brooks,
Joe Dyson

December 31st:
New Year's Eve with
Topsy Chapman & Solid Harmony

SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO
626 Frenchmen St. 
New Orleans, LA 70116
504-949-0696 to purchase tickets
 
ADMISSION:
GENERAL $25.00 - $40.00

300 Bourbon St
New Orleans, LA 70130
9
7:30 PM CT – 10:30 PM CT
Brass-A-Holics at The Jazz Playhouse
$25  
· The Jazz Playhouse
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 cwhitney@sonesta.com 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.
N O. Seal
To apply online, please visit fax (504) 658-4969. For more info, please email Benaiah Harvey at benaiah.harvey@nola.gov. 
Mayor's Neighborhood Engagement Office Now Accepting Applications for CleanUpNOLA Community Impact Grants
The Mayor's Neighborhood Engagement Office is now accepting applications for Community Impact Grants to help bring green infrastructure and beautification to New Orleans neighborhoods through CleanUpNOLA.
 
The CleanUpNOLA Community Impact Grant is designed to encourage residents to engage with their neighborhood by way of developing a beautification or “Green Infrastructure” project as a community. We encourage residents, organizations and community leaders to work together in an ongoing effort to maintain pride in their community and global well-being.
 
Applicants must meet each of the following criteria:
  • Be a member of any formal or informal neighborhood/community association
  • Be a resident of Orleans Parish
  • 18 years of age or older
  • 501(c)3 designation (for formal associations) or Federal tax ID number (for informal association)
To be considered for the grant, proposed projects should be feasible, inclusive and open to every resident in the neighborhood. Applications should include realistic project goals and details explaining specifically what the project will do, what it might cost, what it will do for the benefit of the entire neighborhood and a component focused on green infrastructure — tree planting, rain barrel installation, etc.
 
Once a grant is awarded, grantees will then participate in a community clean-up/green infrastructure workshop, appoint a neighborhood clean-up coordinator, and work with the Neighborhood Engagement Office on next steps.
 
The application deadline is Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, by 5 p.m. 
 
12-9-21
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
Greenway Supernova
Dec. 9-11
After last year’s inaugural success, Greenway Supernova returns to the Lafitte Greenway from
Dec. 9 to Dec. 11.

Supernova is a free, outdoor light-based art exhibit and community celebration featuring striking light installations.
Supernova will celebrate a dozen luminary artworks by artists such as Monique Lorden, William Nemitoff and the Virtual Krewe of Vaporwave.
Fairgrounds
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.
1751 Gentilly Blvd.,
2021-2022 THOROUGHBRED RACING SEASON STAKES SCHEDULE

56th
3YO/UP FILLIES & MARES
5 1/2 FURLONGS* (T)
DEC 10
50,000
THE MAGIC CITY CLASSIC
11th
3YO/UP
ONE MILE
 
25,000
KUDZU JUVENILE
1st
2YO
5 1/2 FURLONGS
DEC 11
 
LOUISIANA CHAMPIONS DAY (LA)
 
 
 
 
100,000
LA CHAMPIONS DAY QH JUVENILE STAKES - GRADE II
31st
2YO
350 YARDS
 
100,000
LA CHAMPIONS DAY QH DERBY - GRADE III
31st
3YO
400 YARDS
 
100,000
LA CHAMPIONS DAY QH CLASSIC - GRADE II
31st
4YO/UP
440 YARDS
 
100,000
LA CHAMPIONS DAY LADIES DISTAFF
31st
3YO/UP FILLIES & MARES
1 1/16 MILES
 
100,000
LA CHAMPIONS DAY JUVENILE
31st
2YO
6 FURLONGS
 
100,000
LA CHAMPIONS DAY SPRINT
31st
3YO/UP
6 FURLONGS
 
100,000
LA CHAMPIONS DAY LADIES SPRINT
16th
3YO/UP FILLIES & MARES
6 FURLONGS
 
100,000
LA CHAMPIONS DAY LASSIE
31st
2YO FILLILES
6 FURLONGS
 
150,000
LA CHAMPIONS DAY CLASSIC
31st
3YO/UP
1 1/8 MILES
 
100,000
LA CHAMPIONS DAY TURF
31st
3YO/UP
1 1/16 MILES* (T)
 
 
ROAD TO THE DERBY KICKOFF DAY
 
 
 
DEC 26
100,000
TENACIOUS STAKES - LISTED
57th
3YO/UP
1 1/16 MILES
 
75,000
RICHARD R. SCHERER MEMORIAL STAKES
16th
3YO/UP
5 1/2 FURLONGS* (T)
 
75,000
BLUSHING KD STAKES
14th
3YO/UP FILLIES & MARES
1 1/16 MILES* (T)
 
100,000
GUN RUNNER STAKES
1st
2YO
1 1/16 MILES
 
100,000
UNTAPABLE STAKES
1st
2YO FILLIES
1 MILE 70 YARDS
 
75,000
BUDDY DILIBERTO MEMORIAL STAKES - LISTED
16th
3YO/UP
1 1/16 MILES* (T)
DEC 27
75,000
JOSEPH E."SPANKY" BROUSSARD MEMORIAL STAKES
57th
3YO/UP FILLIES & MARES
1 MILE 70 YARDS
 
75,000
WOODCHOPPER - LISTED
37th
3YO
1 MILE* (T)
 
75,000
SUGAR BOWL STAKES
72nd
2YO
6 FURLONGS
 
75,000
LETELLIER MEMORIAL STAKES
62nd
2YO FILLIES
6 FURLONGS
 
75,000
PAGO HOP
38th
3YO FILLILES
1 MILE* (T)
DEC 31
100,000
LA FUTURITY (BOYS) (LA)
59th
2YO COLTS & GELDING
6 FURLONGS
 
100,000
LA FUTURITY (GIRLS) (LA)
55th
2YO FILLILES
6 FURLONGS
JAN 1
75,000
NELSON J. MENARD MEMORIAL STAKES
3rd
4YO/UP FILLIES & MARES
5 1/2 FURLONGS* (T)
JAN 22
 
ROAD TO THE DERBY DAY
 
 
 
 
200,000
LECOMTE STAKES - GRADE III
78th
3YO
1 1/16 MILES
 
150,000
SILVERBULLETDAY - LISTED
30th
3YO FILLIES
1 MILE 70 YARDS
 
100,000
DUNCAN F. KENNER STAKES
69th
4YO/UP
5 1/2 FURLONGS* (T)
 
150,000
LOUISIANA STAKES - GRADE III
76th
4YO/UP
1 1/16 MILES
 
100,000
COL E.R. BRADLEY STAKES - LISTED
36th
4YO/UP
1 1/16 MILES* (T)
 
100,000
MARIE G. KRANTZ MEMORIAL STAKES
27th
4YO/UP FILLIES & MARES
1 1/16 MILES* (T)
JAN 29
75,000
FREDERICK P. AIME MEMORIAL STAKES
1st
4YO/UP FILLIES & MARES
5 1/2 FURLONGS* (T)
FEB 19
 
LOUISIANA DERBY PREVIEW DAY
 
 
 
 
250,000
MINESHAFT STAKES - GRADE III
37th
4YO/UP
1 1/16 MILES
 
400,000
RISEN STAR STAKES - GRADE II
50th
3YO
1 1/8 MILES
 
300,000
RACHEL ALEXANDRA STAKES - GRADE II
42nd
3YO FILLILES
1 1/16 MILES
 
150,000
FAIR GROUNDS STAKES - GRADE III
36th
4YO/UP
1 1/8 MILES* (T)
 
100,000
COLONEL POWER STAKES
32nd
4YO/UP
5 1/2 FURLONGS* (T)
 
100,000
ALBERT M. STALL MEMORIAL STAKES - LISTED
54th
4YO/UP FILLIES & MARES
1 1/16 MILES* (T)
MAR 1
75,000
MARDI GRAS STAKES
78th
4YO/UP FILLIES & MARES
5 1/2 FURLONGS* (T)
MAR 5
75,000
BLACK GOLD STAKES
64th
3YO
1 1/16 MILES* (T)
 
60,000
EDWARD J. JOHNSTON MEMORIAL STAKES (LA)
42nd
3YO/UP
1 MILE* (T)
 
60,000
RED CAMELIA STAKES (LA)
46th
3YO/UP FILLIES & MARES
1 MILE* (T)
MAR 12
75,000
ALLEN LACOMBE MEMORIAL STAKES
15th
3YO FILLILES
1 MILE* (T)
MAR 26
 
LOUISIANA DERBY DAY
 
 
 
 
100,000
TOM BENSON MEMORIAL STAKES
8th
4YO/UP FILLIES & MARES
1 1/16 MILES* (T)
 
75,000
COSTA RISING STAKES (LA)
12th
3YO/UP
5 1/2 FURLONGS* (T)
 
300,000
MUNIZ MEMORIAL CLASSIC - GRADE II
30th
4YO/UP
1 1/8 MILES* (T)
 
500,000
NEW ORLEANS CLASSIC - GRADE II
97th
4YO/UP
1 1/8 MILES
 
400,000
FAIR GROUNDS OAKS - GRADE II
55th
3YO FILLILES
1 1/16 MILES
 
1,000,000
LOUISIANA DERBY - GRADE II
109th
3YO
1 3/16 MILES
 
75,000
CRESCENT CITY DERBY (LA)
50th
3YO
1 1/16 MILES
 
75,000
CRESCENT CITY OAKS (LA)
17th
3YO FILLIES
1 MILE 70 YARDS
MAR 27
75,000
STAR GUITAR STAKES (LA)
12th
4YO/UP
1 1/16 MILES
 
75,000
SHANTEL LANERIE MEMORIAL STAKES (LA)
2nd
4YO/UP FILLIES & MARES
1 MILE 70 YARDS
 
75,000
PAGE CORTEZ STAKES
1st
3YO/UP FILLIES & MARES
5 1/2 FURLONGS* (T)
Hotel Monteleone
214 Royal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-523-3341
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10
TODAY AT 5 PM – 9 PM
Festive Fridays at Middendorf's Slidell
Middendorf's Seafood Restaurant

1951 Oak Harbor Blvd.
Slidell, LA 70461

Duration: 4 hr
Public 

We love Christmas here at Middendorf’s, and we always love to show it! Besides lots of decorations, we have something new and special this year — FESTIVE FRIDAYS at Middendorf’s Slidell. Our buddy, Al DiMarco (who played the accordion for us during Oktoberfest), will be back to lead us in jolly holiday sing-along carols. There will also be a different theme every Friday, so come dressed up and make the night even more festive and fun.

Friday, 12/10, 5-9pm
Garland Makes a
Great Accessory Night

Friday, 12/17, 5-9pm
Christmas Pajamas Night

And, to top it all off, we’ll have a few drink specials on the menu. Eat, Drink & Be Merry! See less
ELF runs Dec 10-19
10
FRIDAY AT
7:30 PM – 9:45 PM
Elf, the Musical -
Live on Stage in NOLA
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts

325 Minor St
Kenner, LA 70062
Duration: 2 hr 45 min
Public 

Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity.
Elf features songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Sklar (The Wedding Singer) and Chad Beguelin (Disney's Aladdin on Broadway), with a book by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone).This modern-day holiday classic is sure to put the whole family in the Christmas spirit, and make them embrace their inner elf. After all, "the best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear".
Starring MItchell Kogan as Buddy the Elf
Directed by Gary Rucker
10
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Hispanic Heritage French Market Series
1100 N Peters St, New Orleans, LA 70116-2641, United States
1100 N Peters St, New Orleans, LA 70116-2641, United States
Duration: 2 hr
Public 


Ecos Latinos Series and the New Orleans French Market Corporation are pleased to extend presentations of the Hispanic Heritage Series Weekly Outdoor Lunchtime Concerts EVERY FRIDAY AND SUNDAY through December 19, 11:30am-1:30pm at the Farmers Market, 1100 N. Peters St.
Performances by the following

FRIDAY, December 10, from 11:30am-1:30pm,
PAPO Y SON MANDAO


SUNDAY December 12, from 11:30am-1:30pm, MARGIE PEREZ QUARTET
with special guests
FRIDAY, December 17th from 11:30am-1:30pm, BRACURU, featuring Fernando Lima, Olivya, Yusa and Bruno
SUNDAY December 19, from 11:30am-1:30pm, JULIO and CESAR Trio
LOS SUPER is a Trio of Latin American musicians led by Honduran guitarist and singer, Oscar Castro. They are based in Mississippi. They specialize in traditional Latin American music. Oscar is a graduate of Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras. He is an alumnus of the legendary folkloric band, Ancestro, which was based in New Orleans for many years.
GEOVANE SANTOS, originally from Belo Horizonte, Brasil, received a Masters Degree in Jazz Studies from the University of New Orleans. Mr. Santos is a 7-string guitarist, singer, composer, musicologist in the making, and educator. He is the recipient of the 2017 Louis Armstrong Jazz Composer Award. He is an active musician in the New Orleans music scene, as well as a teacher in the Gifted and Talented Program of New Orleans Public School System. He is currently working on his doctorate at Tulane University. His publication, “Bossa Nova is not snapped on 2 and 4” is focused on the Americanization of Brazilian music.
A Very Merry Christmas Spectacular"

Dec 5

DOORS OPEN 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO SHOW TIME
DATES & TIMES ::
DECEMBER 10, 11 || 7 PM
DECEMBER 12 || 2:30 PM
Tickets
Spirited celebration of the holidays featuring local performers of all ages, with singing and dancing and milk and cookies.


30 by Ninety Theatre
880 Lafayette Street Mandeville LA 70448
1-844-843-3090 (toll free)
Marigny Opera Ballet gives 'Nutcracker' a fresh take with new score and
New Orleans setting

New Orleans Jazz Nutcracker” runs 10-12 at Marigny Opera House. Tickets are $35-$50 at
dba
618 Frenchmen St
New Orleans

December
Dec
10
Fri 10 PM
Admission: $15
Dec
11Sat10 PM
Admission: $20
Dec
18Sat10 PM
Admission: $15
22nd Annual Holiday of Lights in St. Tammany
Weekends from Dec. 10 to Dec. 19, Dec. 24-25
The annual Holiday of Lights on Koop Drive in Mandeville returns for its 22nd year,

Typically featuring entertainment from local schools and area performance groups, due to COVID-19 concerns, a modified version will go forward this Christmas season as a drive-thru-only event.
The drive-thru Holiday of Lights display runs Fridays through Sundays from 5 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. from Dec. 3 to Dec. 19, and on Christmas Eve and Christmas night.
Guests should plan to drive into the Parish Administrative Complex, at 21490 Koop Drive in Mandeville, and follow the directional signs, where they will be guided through the light display for sightseeing from the comfort and safety of their vehicles.
Musical acts and admission prices vary so check back regularly for schedule updates. Click here to purchase tickets in advance for the show and to purchase discounted valet parking for $5 for up to four hours.
Rodrigue Gallery at the
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
500 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Now Playing: Jazz @ the Blue Dog
It’s music to our ears to hear live music in the Big Easy. Taking place every Friday and Saturday night in the Rodrigue Gallery from 7 - 10 p.m.,
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS
Upcoming Schedule:

December 10 + 11:
3501 Jourdan Road
New Orleans, LA 70126 | 504.867.4000
Don't miss our Holiday Movie Series! Catch all your favorites on the big screen outside at our brew park. Enjoy free popcorn, food by Fete au Fete, delicious craft beer & a holiday photo op! 
Dec 10th – Love Actually
Dec 11th – Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas
Dec 12th – Elf
Dec 17th – Christmas Vacation
Dec 18th – Polar Express
3501 Jourdan Road
New Orleans, LA 70126 504.867.4000
Upcoming Brewery Events

  • British Pub Night - Fri, Dec 10
  • Free Holiday Movie Series presents Love Actually - Fri, Dec 10
  • Free CrossFit - Sat, Dec 11
  • Free Holiday Movie Series presents Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas - Sat, Dec 11
  • Saints Watch Party - Sun, Dec 12
  • Free Holiday Movie Series presents Elf - Sun, Dec 12
Upcoming Community Events
Get to know Faubourg beer at some of our local bars and restaurants. Join us for our community events featuring Saints watch parties, beer tastings, games and free Faubourg swag!

  • Saints Watch Party at Bayou Beer Garden - Sunday, Dec 12 at 12pm

  • Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux Metairie - Sunday, Dec 12 at 12pm
  • The Tap Room Lafayette - Sunday, Dec 12 at 12pm
  • South Market Pub - Sunday, Dec 19 at 7pm
  • Parlay's - Sunday, Dec 19 at 7pm
  • Sidelines Bar & Grill - Sunday, Dec 19 at 7pm
  • Hooter's Metairie - Monday, Dec 27 at 7pm
  • The Rendezvous Tavern - Monday, Dec 27 at 7pm
Harmony on Harmony
Concert Series
Here are the upcoming Harmony concerts: All concerts at 5 to 7pm, on 1214 Porch except when indicated

 December 11: Stone Cold Hippies / Blue based rock

- December 18 : Sam Tepper and Guest performers
- December 25, 31 No Concerts
Notice: In January 2022, we will be holding Porch concerts once a month or other special events. 
Winter Garden at Four Seasons Hotel
Dec 11 to Dec. 26
The new Four Seasons Hotel debuts its inaugural Winter Garden pop-up this holiday season.
It features décor and a striking light installation leading outdoors to the pop-up, complete with a grand Christmas tree and snuggly lounge seating. The Winter Garden will offer a gathering point to unwind and get cozy with hot mulled wine served in commemorative Four Seasons mugs, roasted chestnuts and other holiday goodies. Live, local music and contemporary renditions of holiday classics will keep guests entertained and buzzing with holiday cheer.
The Winter Garden is open from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.on Saturdays and Sundays until Dec. 26.
The hotel’s Chandelier Bar will also launch a menu of festival holiday drinks, including a Smore’s & Cognac Milk Punch.
Tickets

11
TODAY AT 9:45 AM – 6 PM
Louisiana Renaissance Festival
46468 River Rd, Hammond, LA 70401-4248, United States
46468 River Rd, Hammond, LA 70401-4248, United States

Public 
Join us for the greatest festival in history!
The Louisiana Renaissance Festival is a renaissance fair near Hammond, Louisiana. The festival takes place on a location that emulates a historical 16th century village (Albright) in England during the 1565 fall harvest festival. The Louisiana Renaissance Festival started in 2000 and explores Renaissance art, crafts, music, and theatre. Cast members are dressed as people would have been dressed during the 1560s.
Food, drinks, wands, costume, and so much more is for sale! Bathrooms are available. Wagons and strollers are welcome. Pets are not allowed, but service animals are welcome. We open each day rain or shine!
ONE DAY ADMISSION: Adult $25 — Under 13 yrs old $15 - Under 6yrs is free must have an admission ticket.
2021-12-10
4pm7pm
"Happy Hour" set
Observatory Eleven
The Westin Canal Place
11th Floor NOLA

2021-12-114pm7pm"Happy Hour" setObservatory Eleven The Westin Canal Place 11th Floor NOLA2021-12-174pm7pm"Happy Hour" setObservatory Eleven The Westin Canal Place 11th Floor NOLA2021-12-184pm7pm"Happy Hour" setObservatory Eleven The Westin Canal Place 11th Floor NOLA2021-12-184pm7pm"Happy Hour" setObservatory Eleven The Westin Canal Place 11th Floor NOLA2021-12-195:30pm6:30pmChristmas New Orleans Style St. Louis Cathedral Christmas Concert w Nadja Solerno-SonnenbergSt. Louis Cathedral New Orleans2021-12-244pm7pm"Happy Hour" setObservatory Eleven The Westin Canal Place 11th Floor NOLA2021-12-254pm7pm"Happy Hour" setObservatory Eleven The Westin Canal Place 11th Floor NOLA2021-12-306pm9:30pmTim w Skip Phipps(guitar)Acropolis on Freret 4510 Freret St. NOLA2021-12-314pm7pm"Happy Hour" setObservatory Eleven The Westin Canal Place 11th Floor NOLA
11
TODAY AT 11 AM – 5 PM
Backyard Art Market

3101 Tchoupitoulas St,
New Orleans, LA 70115-1125, United States
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
12-11-21
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.
Holiday Tea in Le Salon
$49.12 - $69.03

Sat, Dec 11 - Dec 31
All day
Windsor Court Hotel
300 Gravier Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Special holiday English-style tea service, including beverages, scones, sandwiches and desserts, plus live music certain days.

Seatings between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Service includes a properly brewed pot of tea, a glass of sherry, sparkling wine or specialty cocktail, an enchanting selection of English tea sandwiches, seasonal scones with clotted cream and a final course of gourmet desserts.
Reservations are required and can be made by calling (504) 596-4773
12-11-21
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!
Zony Arts Bazaar

Sat, Dec 11
1:00pm

Zony Mash Beer Project kicks off a series of Saturday holiday arts markets on Nov. 27. Charlie & The Tropicales provide music and there’s food from Zee’s Pizzeria. Vendors offer jewelry, ceramics, art, macramé, plants, cosmetics, healing and food products and more. The market is open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and the series continues through Dec. 18. For more information, visit
Gretna Farmers Mkt
Gretna Farmer’s Market
Event Date:
Dec 11, 2021
from 8:30 am - 12:30 am
Event Location:
Gretna Market
301 Huey P Long Ave
Gretna, LA 70053
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.
Lights on the Lake: Pontchartrain Conservancy event with food trucks, music, toddies, kids' crafts and pictures with Santa; plus a great spot to watch the annual boat parade. 4 p.m. Dec. 11. Tickets $5. New Canal Lighthouse, 8001 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans. 
Lights on the Lake Celebration and Boat Parade
Dec. 11
Pontchartrain Conservancy hosts its eighth annual Lights on the Lake Celebration & Boat Parade from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Dec. 11 at the New Canal Lighthouse.

This year’s holiday boat parade will feature music, delicious food from local food trucks and refreshments. There will also be kids craft and educational activities and pictures with Santa!
Join us here at Palmettos on Sundays from
10 am to 3 pm for an authentic
Louisiana Jazz Brunch.
JAZZ BRUNCH HOURS
SUNDAY
12-12-21
10 am – 3 pm
Prefer to make your reservation via phone?
Give us a call at (985) 643-0050.
Constantinople Stage
New Orleans
Updated concert calendar:

12/12:
Andre Bohren
(Piano on a Truck)
5:00-7:00
Week  Date             Opponent         Kickoff      TV

14   Sun, Dec. 12         at NY Jets            12:00pm     FOX
15   Sun, Dec. 19         at Tampa Bay      7:20pm       NBC
16   Mon, Dec. 27         vs Miami               7:15pm        ESPN

17   Sun, Jan. 2            vs Carolina           12:00pm     FOX
18   Sun, Jan. 9            at Atlanta             12:00pm     FOX

Free
Register
DEC
14
beanlandia open house / member recruitment
come check out Beanlandia, the home of the Krewe of Red Beans and a community spot! Meet with Devin and get a look around the building :)

learn about joining - member perks - programming - ect

Tue, December 14, 2021
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM CST

3300 Royal Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
Tickets
Calendar: 
Orleans Parish residents will be able to make timed ticketed reservations in advance online
DECEMBER

15 Zoo
15
TODAY AT 10 AM – 5 PM
Orleans Parish
Appreciation Day
Audubon
Audubon Nature Institute is continuing its commitment to engaging and educating the community about the natural world by renewing the Audubon Community Connect program in 2021.
Orleans Parish residents receive free admission to Audubon facilities for themselves and up to four guests when they present a valid government-issued photo ID. Days rotate between the Aquarium and Zoo.
On the first Thursday of the month, Orleans Parish residents receive free admission to the Aquarium, and on the third Wednesday of the month residents receive free admission to the Zoo. Visit this link to see the entire 2021 Orleans Parish Appreciation Day
John Rankin

FREE HOLIDAY CONCERT!
19th Annual Holiday Concert and Singalong! 
Thursday 12/16, 7 to 9, at the Deutsches Haus, 1700 Moss St.
John Rankin, Harry Hardin (violin), and Ed Wise (bass). 
We will have caroling, and you are invited to play one holiday song with the band. Bring your vax card! The Deutsches Haus has been kind enough to host us this year.
SECOND FREE HOLDAY CONCERT!
Saturday 12/18, 3 to 6, at the Blue Bridge (Moss St. and Harding Dr.). 
John Rankin, Clarence Johnson (sax), and Ed Wise (bass)
We are playing another Christmas concert for those who get “Claustrophobic" being inside. Special appearances by friends, including songwriter Gregg Hill. Bring your own chair, libations, mask, and your socially distanced self!
 
OTHER NEWS
Here it is the end of the year and I still haven’t written my letter to Santa. As usual, everything I want is impossible or too expensive, so it looks like I’ll still be driving that old van for at least another year.
Here’s a good holiday tip: Never catch snowflakes with your tongue until all the birds have gone south for the winter. Here in New Orleans, that’s a year round commitment.
Photo courtesy: Photo courtesy:
Bryce Ell Photography
LUNA Fete
Dec. 16 -19

LUNA Fête, the Arts Council New Orleans’ free light-art festival, returns with a fresh take at a new location.
Now in its eighth year, light-based artworks by artists and scientists exploring the wonders of the natural world will be spread across 7.5 acres of the new Convention Center Pedestrian Park for visitors to safely enjoy via social distancing. A nightly arts market, delicious food, drinks, and other glowing features will be available to enjoy each night.
The event runs nightly from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. from Dec. 16 to Dec. 19.

We'll be honoring this Italian holiday tradition from December 17th through December 23rd with a nightly changing menu that features a bounty of festive seafood dishes, including three appetizers, two pastas and two entrees.
These dishes will be offered a la carte, but if everyone at the table would like to participate, the entire selection of dishes can ordered for the table as well. For an additional charge, we will also offer the option of Italian Wine Pairings.
Not interested in Feast of the Seven Fishes? Don't worry, we will also be offering our regular nightly menu those evenings.

Have you booked your reservation for Feast of the Seven Fishes yet? If not, click on the following link to book your reservation now!
Here are the dates of the 2021 Full Moons:

December 2021
The December 2021 Full Moon, also called Full Cold Moon, will be on Saturday December 18, 2021 23:36 EST or December 19, 2021 04:36 UTC.
The Winter Solstice is on the calendar for December 21, 2021 10:59 EST or 15:59 UTC.
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 which should be ready in time for King Cake Hub’s Annual Carnival Kickoff Party.

King Cake Hub is thrilled to announce a second pop-up location at The Gift Shop at Historic New Orleans Collection at 520 Royal Street. The partnership with HNOC is set to coincide with the upcoming Making Mardi Gras exhibition opening January 6, 2022.

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
MEET THE STAR OF HELLBOY

50% Demon. 50% Human. 100% ready for FAN EXPO New Orleans. Meet the Hellboy star Ron Perlman when he’s summoned to New Orleans. 

There are many more exciting guest announcements to come so watch this space to stay in the know.

Get your tickets NOW.
City health director
Jennifer Avegno
to serve as
Krewe Du Vieux Queen
The parade is expected to roll on
Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022
N O. Seal
Love New Orleans &
She'll Love You Back. 
.Sincerely, 

Frank Stansbury 
Lafete News 
504-450-1955