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MAYOR CANTRELL ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING FRENCH QUARTER
SECURITY FUNDING
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NEW ORLEANS — Mayor LaToya Cantrell today issued the following statement, concerning ongoing security operations in the French Quarter:
“Late last year, the French Quarter Management District (FQMD) represented to the City and to the general public that they would continue to fund task force operations in the French Quarter through April, when a new funding mechanism will go before voters. The FQMD failed to manage their financial resources effectively enough to keep these patrols on the street, and their funding expired today.
“Because the FQMD failed to meet their obligations, the City will be tapping into reserve funds from the French Quarter Economic Development District to continue providing security in the Quarter. The City remains committed to public safety, and to solving the security problem created by the FQMD.”
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Mayor Attempts to Withhold Tax Funds Collected for Supplemental French Quarter Security Programming
French Quarter Management District Calls for Continuation of the French Quarter Supplemental Police Patrol Until the April Vote
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CONTACT: Karley D. Frankic, Executive Director
French Quarter Management District
PHONE: 504-323-5801
The French Quarter Economic Development District (FQEDD) sales tax “Quarter for the Quarter” was approved by voters in 2015 for supplemental public safety in the French Quarter. The Mayor’s office is holding $327,000 of those sales tax dollars that were previously obligated to pay for Louisiana State Police to patrol the French Quarter through 2020. Had the City fulfilled its obligations of fiscal transparency with the sales tax revenue collection and spending, the public would have known that the Mayor was holding these funds that were obligated to pay for supplemental public safety in the French Quarter.
On Dec. 5, French Quarter residents overwhelmingly voted to reject the Mayor’s sales tax renewal ballot due to the lack of transparency in the Mayor’s plan and the lack of commitment to use only POST certified officers for security patrols. The withholding of the $327,000 of tax dollars by the Mayor’s office is another example of the lack of transparency with tax dollars managed by City Hall.
The French Quarter Management District (FQMD) is determined to provide transparency to the residents, business owners, visitors of the French Quarter community. When FQMD and stakeholders learned of $327,000 of “Quarter for the Quarter” tax dollars in the FQEDD Trust Fund this past week, they requested the Mayor release the funds to keep FQMD’s Supplemental Police Patrol Program (SPPP) running until voters are able to vote on a revised ballot for the renewal of the FQEDD sales tax on April 24th.
Since voters rejected the Mayor’s tax renewal in December, the French Quarter Management District has reached out to the Mayor’s office continuously to negotiate a long-term Cooperative Endeavor Agreement to continue the Supplemental Police Patrol Program after the April vote, and the Mayor’s office has yet to answer the call for a meeting, remaining focused on the agenda of the Mayor and not of the voters.
In 2015 FQMD stepped up to manage the supplemental blue light patrol that was paid for by the hospitality industry under a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the City of New Orleans. This was necessary was because the crime rate was alarmingly high in the French Quarter, the police department was understaffed, and the city was unable to fulfill one of its most basic obligations which is to keep its citizens and visitors safe. For the past six years the FQMD has run a successful, transparent program with no help from the City’s annual operating budget. In December of last year FQMD publicly stated that we would keep the patrols running until the funding for patrols was exhausted. The tax dollars available from the FQEDD tax, and currently held by the City, will keep the patrols running until the April tax renewal.
The French Quarter Management District Supplemental Police Patrol Program patrols the French Quarter 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In 2020 SPPP officers:
- Responded to 2,817 App and Dispatch Calls for Service
- Made 5,050 Citizen contacts
- Conducted 2,543 business checks
- Made 129Arrests & Apprehensions
- Wrote 346Summons’ & Traffic Citations
- And maintained 5 Vehicles that patrolled 59,441 miles
Since taking on the supplemental NOPD proactive detail patrols in 2015, the FQMD SPPP has
- Responded to 36,317 App and Dispatch Calls for Service
- Made 1,557Arrests & Apprehensions
- Wrote 3,038Summons’ & Traffic Citations
- And patrolled 345,789
The initiative has been credited by the NOPD as having a positive impact on violent crime, including the removal of guns, drugs, and criminals from the French Quarter.
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9:30 AM CST
Signing of the France-Louisiana Accords
Facebook Live
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Online with Facebook Live
Today at 9:30 AM CST
Price: Free
Public
Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser will be joined by representatives from the Republic of France, the Louisiana Department of Education, and CODOFIL to officially sign the France-Louisiana Collaboration Accords for 2020-2024.
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Today, people 55-64 with a medical condition, teachers, school staff & pregnant women
eligible for vaccine
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There have been 82 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and two new deaths in New Orleans since Friday |
New rental assistance program for renters impacted by pandemic will start accepting applications Feb. 15. Details at |
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City of New Orleans Mobile Testing
If you think you've been exposed, please quarantine yourself until you receive your test results.
Drive-thru testing sites closed Tuesday as National Guard prepares for winter weather across state
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Monday
February 22
Feb 22
8am4pm
Feb 22
8am4pm
Feb 22
8am4pm
Feb 22
12pm6pm
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11 AM CST
National Margarita Day
Half Shell Oyster House, Covington
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Today at 11 AM CST
Price: Free
Public
It's National Margarita Day and we are here to help you celebrate! Enjoy 1/2 off margaritas like our Top Shell or Blackberry Margarita ALL DAY. *Offer can not be combined with Happy Hour.* Must be 21 and older, enjoy reasonably.
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New Orleans Jazz Museum
400 Esplanade Avenue
New Orleans
Watch on Facebook.
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VIRTUAL CONCERT: Wendell Brunious & Black History Month Presented by Tito's
- Monday, February 22, 2021
- 2:00 PM 3:00 PM
- New Orleans Jazz Museum
- 400 Esplanade Ave.New OrleansUnited States
**NOTE: This performance was previously scheduled for 2pm on February 15. It has been moved to February 22 due to severe weather.
The New Orleans Jazz Museum is excited to offer free virtual programs celebrating Black History Month this February. Our offerings will include four virtual mentorship programs by leading New Orleans musicians and culture bearers. This performance by Wendell Brunious will stream on Monday, February 22, at 2PM. Watch on Facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live.
Black History Month programs at the New Orleans Jazz Museum are proudly sponsored by Tito’s Handmade Vodka.
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Chef Carl’s Famous Monday Night Fried Chicken is back. Every Monday . Served with red beans, cole slaw and a buttered biscuits.
TO-GO option available through Teddy’s Cafe
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5:30 PM CST – 7 PM CST
TPR Puppy Pop Up
Antieau Gallery
927 Royal St
New Orleans, LA 70116
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Today at 5:30 PM CST – 7 PM CST
Price: Free · Duration: 1 hr 30 min
Public
Come meet the celebrity siblings puppies and see some fantastic artwork!
Postponed from Lundi Gras, now Monday, February 22nd from 5:30 - 7:00 pm you can pet some adoptable puppies that will parade into your hearts at Antieau Gallery.
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6 PM CST – 9 PM CST
Joseph Phelps Vineyards Wine Dinner
Chophouse New Orleans
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Today at 6 PM CST – 9 PM CST
Public
Joseph Phelps Vineyards Wine Dinner
February 22 at 6pm
Hosted by Shannon Skarda, Joseph Phelps Ambassador
1st
Joseph Phelps, Chardonnay “Freestone Vineyards”
Sonoma Coast 2018
Oysters Rockefeller
2nd
Joseph Phelps, Sauvignon Blanc,
St. Helena 2019
Apple & Arugula Salad
3rd
Joseph Phelps, Pinot Noir “Freestone Vineyards”,
Sonoma Coast 2018
Filet, 8 oz.
Hash Browns, Sauteed Onions, Creamed Spinach
4th
Joseph Phelps, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Napa Valley 2018
Chocolate Cake
$139 per person | excludes tax and gratuity
Make a Reservation:
Reserve online or Call (504) 522-7902
Chophouse New Orleans
322 Magazine Street | Located in the CBD
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John Rankin
FACEBOOK LIVE PAGE
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PERFORMANCES
FACEBOOK LIVE: 6 TO 7 PM EVERY MONDAY!
John Rankin Music
2-22-21
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Program
WindSync
February 22, 2021, 7:00 PM
Wind Quintet No. 2
Miguel Del Aguila
The Hymn of Acxiom
Vienna Teng
Quintet in E-flat major, Op. 4
Ludwig van Beethoven
Arr. Mordechai Rechtman
Hold Sacred
Akshaya Avril Tucker
Bolero
Maurice Ravel
Arr. Windsync
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WindSync
FREE DIGITAL EVENT
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Available starting Monday, February 22, 2021, 7 PM
Concert will be available online for one week!
Through a partnership with CameraMusic, New Orleans Friends of Music is pleased to bring our audiences a sampler of free digital concerts this spring.
Up next, we welcome back to our (virtual) stage the wonderful musicians of WindSync, originally scheduled to appear in person on the Friends of Music concert series this spring.
WindSync's dynamic program will stream Monday, February 22 at 7 PM. Can't make it on Monday? The event will stay online to view at your convenience for one week.
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Robin Barnes presents #SongbirdAtHome
Feb. 22
7 PM – 8 PM
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Join Robin Barnes, the Songbird of New Orleans and her husband Pat Casey every Monday night as they bring a concert right from their living room to yours! Live stream the show every Monday night at 7PM CST on Facebook & Instagram! |
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22
Streaming:
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24
Outdoors:
6pm Gizinti Gypsy Jazz Trio at Cafe Degas patio
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27
Outdoors:
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Outdoors:
SUNDAY, MARCH 7
Streaming:
FRIDAY, MARCH 12
Outdoors:
7pm Marc Stone Band/New Soul Finders featuring Marilyn Barbarin, Reggie Scanlan, Papa Mali, Noah Young, Mikey B3, Terry Scott, Jr. wsg Meschiya Lake at Broadside
SATURDAY, MARCH 13
Outdoors:
SUNDAY, MARCH 14
SUNDAY, MARCH 21
SUNDAY, MARCH 28
Streaming:
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It's that time of year when WWOZ show hosts have full reign to bust out of their typical genres and, if they so desire, play all Carnival music, all the time! |
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Ready to step up your vocabulary? |
WORD OF THE DAY
PRONUNCIATION:
[ ih-nim-i-tuh-buhl ]
ORIGIN: Late 15th century; Latin
ETYMOLOGY: from French, or from Latin inimitabilis, from in- ‘not’ + imitabilis (from imitari ‘imitate’)
DEFINITION:
1. (adjective) incapable of being imitated or copied; surpassing imitation; matchless
Synonym(s): unique, distinctive, special, incomparable, unparalleled, unrivaled
Antonym(s): comparable, indistinctive, matchable
EXAMPLE: The family loved the inimitable ambience of Hawaii.
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NATIONAL MARGARITA DAY
National Margarita Day on February 22nd rims a glass with salt and serves up a beverage that tastes like the summer sun.
Known to be the most common tequila-based cocktail served in the United States, the margarita is a cocktail that consists of tequila, triple sec, and lime or lemon juice. A key ingredient is the freshly squeezed lime juice. In the United States, the most common lime is the thick-skinned Persian lime. When margaritas are made with lemons, they have a much softer taste.
When it comes to sorting out the legends associated with the origin of the margarita, there are many. Two things are certain; the cocktail included tequila, and the bartender edged the rim of the glass with salt. In Mexico, when drinking straight tequila (especially if the quality was bad), the best course of action was to down it in one swallow, suck on a wedge of lime and lick a dash of salt off the back of your hand.
It makes sense that the salt followed the lime and the tequila to the margarita glass. Today, lime is not the only flavor of margarita, and the specialists behind the bar have gotten creative mixing dried herbs, infused sugars, and exotic salts to enhance both the presentation of the glass and the flavor of the cocktail.
Margaritas can be served on the rocks (shaken with ice), frozen (blended with ice), or straight up (without ice).
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NATIONAL COOK A SWEET POTATO DAY
Across the United States, National Cook A Sweet Potato Day on February 22nd celebrates a root vegetable packed with flavor and a bit of history, too. The sweet potato is eaten and loved, each day, by millions of people across the nation.
Either Central America or South America is thought to be the center of origin and domestication of sweet potatoes. In Central America, sweet potatoes were domesticated at least 5,000 years ago. Peruvian sweet potato remnants dating as far back as 8,000 BC have been found in South America.
The sweet potato is an excellent source of vitamin A, which supports good vision, the immune system, and bone growth. Sweet potatoes are a good source of vitamin B-6, magnesium, and vitamin C. It’s also great for the complexion.
While many Americans confuse the sweet potato with a yam, the two are different. A yam is a starchy tuber while the sweet potato is truly a sweet root vegetable. The sweet potato also comes in a variety of sizes and colors, including pale to bright orange, white, and purple. High in fiber and low in fat and calories, this root vegetable is a healthful alternative to snack foods when prepared without added butter, sugar, or salt.
Unlike other potatoes, sweet potatoes like long, hot growing seasons. This might explain why it is the state vegetable of North Carolina.
When storing your sweet potatoes, keep them in a cool, dry place. However, don’t refrigerate them unless they’re cooked. Refrigeration will give them a bitter taste, ruining their sweet flavor. Cooks find numerous ways to experiment with sweet potatoes, too!
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On Deck for February 22, 2021
National Days
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Maison Blanche ad in the Times-Picayune, Friday, 16-Feb-1957. While Canal Street closed at 5:45pm, the suburban stores stayed open until 8pm. MB Carrollton and Gentilly opened in 1947, both locations later becoming budget stores as MB moved into the malls.
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Ad for T. Pittari's Restaurant, 4200 S. Claiborne, in the T-P, 16-Feb-1957. T. Pittari's was a solid place with good Creole-Italian dishes, steak, & lobster. They also served "wild game," such as venison and buffalo. They were open from 1895-1981. The location is now a Wendy's.
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Tony Bacino's French Market Bar, 1001 Decatur at St. Philip, boasted free Redfish Sauce Picante and a game room with pool, foosball and pinball, in this 25-Sep-1975 ad in the @Loyola_NOLA Maroon. The building is still there more, as the French Market Restaurant and Bar.
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Ad for Ichabod's Restaurant, 28-January-1979. This was a great date place back in my @UofNO days. There were three locations, one on Rue Bourbon, one in #themetrys, and the one on Lakeshore Drive. I only went to the lakefront location.
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Need help? Here are some tips for streaming from a phone from WWOZ's Video Director. |
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OnlineWire - New Orleans virtual gig calendar |
Virtual gig listings from New Orleans musicians, so you can support and enjoy live, local music. Without leaving home.
While normal gigs are not being held during the pandemic, we'll be updating the WWOZ OnlineWire, a calendar of virtual gigs, in the place of the regular WWOZ Livewire. These are happening on a variety of platforms-- mostly social media. We're sharing links when and where we can.
Many musicians are offering digital "tip jars" via Venmo or other payment systems during these sets. Stay in and support some live, local music! As always, listings are subject to change.
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TUESDAY Feb 23
AT 11:00 AM
Cooped Up and Cooking
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TUESDAY
9 AM CST – 2 PM CST
Empower Louisiana: Virtual Diversity Career Fair
Online Event
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Tuesday
9 AM CST – 2 PM CST
Price: Free · Duration: 5 hr
Public
Look no further than our upcoming Virtual Career Fair. Using just your computer or smart device, you will connect with local employers who are adding staff. Recruiters will be ready to chat live with you during the fair.
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3143 Ponce De Leon St,
New Orleans, LA 70119
504 304 0635
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Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce de Leon Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
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Wine by the glass
This could be you....enjoying a spritz at our outside tables with your best pooch! Yes we can now serve wine by the glass from our daily specials list for you to enjoy on our patio (15 people max) or our outside front tables (2 people per table). We have a rotating list of wines to choose from AND you can eat your to go food from @1000figs at Swirl! Yay!!!
Covid 19 Update - we are open for pickup, delivery and limited shopping AND you can now have a glass or a bottle on our patio or front tables or we can sell you a glass to go. No indoor consumption is permitted at this time. Please see our rules of engagement posted on the door and feel free to call with any questions, 504 304 0635 and don't forget your mask!
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2-23-21
Jon Cleary New Orleans
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4 PM CST – 6 PM CST
Phil Melancon & His Baby Grand Piano at 24 frames in Canal Place Mall
Prytania Theatres at Canal Place
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4 PM CST – 6 PM CST
Price: Free · Duration: 2 hr
Prytania Theatre Presents...
Phil Melancon & His Baby Grand Piano at 24 frames in Canal Place Mall
Join us every Tueday & Saturday at our bar, 24 Frames! Phil Melancon takes over our Baby Grand Piano performing your favorite New Orleans Classics & Show Tunes in Phil's iconic New Orleans Style.
The Show Must Go On!
24 Frames Bar at Canal Place
in the Prytania Theatres at Canal Place
333 Canal Street, 3rd Floor
New Orleans, LA
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A Prosper Jefferson Webinar |
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A Prosper Jefferson Webinar |
There have been a lot of changes in the US over the last twelve months. A new administration in the White House. The challenges faced through the COVID-19 pandemic. A shift toward remote work. Many of these have impacted the way we live, work and move through the world. With so much changes in the workplace, HR pros have lots do and lots to anticipate in 2021.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. This seminar is free and open to the public. It will be recorded and shared on the JEDCO and Jefferson Chamber websites following the event.
CONTACT:
Kelsey Scram
JEDCO Director of Marketing & Innovation
504.875.3927
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WEDNESDAY,
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
6 PM CST
Throw Me Another Hamantaschen, Mister!
Online Event
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Wednesday,
February 24, 2021 at 6 PM CST
Price: Free
Public
Join JNOLA and the Sherry and Alan Leventhal Center for Interfaith Families for this Mardi Gras-Purim virtual happy hour!
Learn about the Jewish connection to Mardi Gras with members of Krewe du Jieux, a free spirited parade organization committed to deflating the stereotypes that have historically been aimed at the Jewish people. After, attendees will enjoy a DIY drink demo with hospitality veteran, Adam Orzechowsk, co-founder of Farm to Funk Ferments. You'll then get to explore your "crafty" side when we place you in the breakout room of your choice! When you register, just select one of these options:
-Craft cocktails with Adam (virgin and alcoholic options available)
-Mask decorating (face and Mardi Gras masks)
-Mardi Gras bead art
Each registrant will get a goody bag with items needed for the breakout room, plus a tasty Purim treat! You can pick up your goody bag starting Monday, Feb. 22 until the event begins on the 24th. They'll be located at an Uptown or in Mid City location, or we can deliver to those without transportation or who just need the assist.
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WEDNESDAY,
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
6 PM CST – 7:15 PM CST
Transparency And Accessibility:
Forum On Accountable NOPD Data
Online Event
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Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 6 PM CST – 7:15 PM CST
Price: Free · Duration: 1 hr 15 min
Public
The Office of the Independent Police Monitor is teaming up with The Innocence Project New Orleans and Orleans Public Defenders to host an online community forum on police transparency and accountability. While there will be speakers and a performer, we are mostly interested in what the community needs and wants when talking about being able to access information from law enforcement, whether that's budget information or disciplinary actions after a complaint is made. More participants mean greater knowledge.
Speakers:
Ursula Price - New Orleans Workers’ Center for Racial Justice
Sade Dumas - Orleans Parish Prison Reform Coalition
Sarah Omojola - The Vera Institute
Renard Bridgewater - Music and Culture Coalition of New Orleans
Rev. Gregory Manning - Broadmoor Community Church
live performance from Vally O
We will also present case studies on how this affects juvenile and mental health cases and those working towards criminal justice reform.
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New Digital Museum Experience |
Join us for an engaging discussion about African Americans’ contributions on the Home Front and how they helped lay the groundwork for the post-war Civil Rights Movement.
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Covington Farmers Market - Wednesday Lunch Market |
2-24-21
- Recurring Recurring weekly on Wednesday
- Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Price: Free
- Covington Trailhead
- 419 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, LA 70433
- (985) 966-1786
Produce in season and prepared foods for lunch or take-away. Held at the Covington Trailhead.
The Covington Farmers Market is held twice weekly, all year-round: 10am-2pm Wednesdays at the Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire St. and 8am-12pm Saturdays at 609 N. Columbia St, on the side lawn of the Covington Police Department. These events are rain or shine.
Wednesday market vendors sell prepared foods, lunches to-go, and some fresh produce, and occasionally features live music and cooking demos. Saturday market vendors sell vegetables, fruit, dairy, poultry, seafood, beef, wines, herbs, honey, baked goods, prepared foods, pastries, doggie treats, soaps, potted plants and more.
The public is invited to enjoy live music from the quaint gazebo as they shop for fresh and prepared foods, sample weekly cooking demonstrations, or just have a seat with a cup of coffee and enjoy the music and atmosphere. Occasional visits by area food trucks, too.
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Storyland: Open Wed. – Sun. 10am to 4:30pm (last entry at 4pm); limited admission; tickets on this link; limited admission
- Other Park playgrounds will open over time and will be announced on Park website and social media.
Open Wed. 10am to 8pm and Thurs.- Sun. 10am to 4:30pm; Wednesday is free entry for LA residents courtesy of The Helis Foundation;
City Putt; open Wed. – Sun. noon to 7pm
Café Du Monde: Open 7 days week, 8am to 8pm, take-away only
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Weekly Wednesday
Steak Night!
2-24-21
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Ash Wednesday / Post-Carnival Hangover Cure...
PRE-ORDER for Wednesday Curbside Pick Up (5-7 pm)!
Your choice of...
PRIME GRILLED STRIP STEAK w/ Chimichurri Sauce, Sautéed Green Beans, Lyonnaise Potatoes $19
OR
GRILLED YELLOWFIN TUNA STEAK w/ Cucumber, Local Greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Housemade French Dressing, Brandy, Chervil, Celery Root $19
Add on: Featured Bottle of Red Wine
Honoro Vera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Murcia, SP 2018 $15
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Wednesday Bike Nite at Daisy Dukes
2-24-21
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- Daisy Dukes
- Recurring Recurring weekly on Wednesday
- Time: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Price: Free to enter
- Daisy Dukes
- 1200 W Causeway Appr, Suite 13A, Mandeville, LA 70471
- (985) 951-2140
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Mystery in Motion: Masking and Spirituality in Mardi Gras |
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Mardi Gras exhibit opens; virtual events planned |
In addition to a stunning exhibit in the Presbytere, there also are several virtual programs offered in connection with the program.
This new exhibition inside the Presbytère on Jackson Square examines the direct influence of multicultural spirituality within the carnival traditions of Black New Orleanians. Due to the pandemic, you will not find many Black masking Indians on the streets this carnival season, but you will see their elaborate suits and learn about their use and inspiration inside the museum’s galleries. The exhibit will be on display in time for the Mardi Gras weekend, from February 15, 2021, through November 28, 2021, and will serve as the centerpiece of the museum’s planned programming to celebrate the 2021 carnival season.
“Mystery in Motion is a groundbreaking exhibition highlighting the vibrant carnival traditions of the Black community in New Orleans and it offers an excellent way to celebrate Mardi Gras safely during this current pandemic,” said Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser.
Mystery in Motion guest curators Kim Vaz-Deville, Ph.D., and Ron Bechet of Xavier University of Louisiana explore spirituality in Mardi Gras through the presentation of more than two dozen Black masking Indian suits, carnival costumes, and masking objects produced in New Orleans, juxtaposed with extraordinary African artifacts that are representative of the cultures, religions, and artistry that influenced their creation. These exceptional African objects will be on loan from the collections of the Musée du Quai Branly–Jacques Chirac and Southern University at New Orleans.
“There is so much happening on Mardi Gras day, it is impossible to take in all the sights, sounds, and experiences. The intent of the exhibition is to offer an opportunity to contemplate the spiritual dimensions of African American Mardi Gras masking that are hidden in plain view,” said Kim Vaz-Deville, Ph.D.
Additionally, several virtual events will be held in conjunction with the exhibition that are free and open to the public:
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1 PM CST – 5 PM CST
Luling Market at the Westbank Bridge Park
13825 River Rd, Luling, LA 70070-6219, United States
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The German Coast Farmers Market’s Westbank market takes place every Wednesday afternoon from 1-5pm at the Westbank Bridge Park on River Rd. in Luling. We’ll have lots of fresh, locally grown Fruit & Vegetables, Local Raw Honey, Chicken and Duck Eggs, fresh Sausages, Jams, Jellies, Pepper Jellies, Pickled Items, Salsa, Dips, Baked Goods, Infused Olive Oils and Vinegar, Crafts, Plants, Fresh Specialty Hot Foods such as Hot Tamale, plus lots more |
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021 AT 6 PM CST
For The Love of Wine & Cheese - Intro to Spain
Online Event
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Online Event
Thursday, February 25, 2021
6 PM CST
Public
Acquistapace's delves into Spain featuring some delectable Spanish wines & cheeses and we want to you join us on Thursday, February 25 at 6 PM
For this pairing you will receive 4 bottles of wine and 4 cheeses artfully displayed on a cheeseboard prepared by Acquistapace's. Serves 3-4 people as a tasting.
Must be 21+ to purchase and participate.
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so advance notice of press attendance is required. Contact Dave Walker at 504-256-8645 for more information. |
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New Exhibition Celebrates the Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs of New Orleans |
Assembled in collaboration with more than 30 community partners and club members, the exhibition offers an intimate look at New Orleans street parades while also providing historical context of the tradition. Black mutual aid societies were founded in the 19th century to support African Americans and Afro-Creoles at a time when they were denied many social services, and second line parades are one of their most enduring legacies. Full of color, music, footwork, friends and neighbors, second line parades provide a weekly physical and symbolic gathering place for Black history and expression.
The exhibition is dedicated to the late Sylvester Francis of the Backstreet Cultural Museum and the late Ronald W. Lewis of the House of Dance and Feathers. Both longtime chroniclers of the second line scene, Francis and Lewis contributed to “Dancing in the Streets” by sharing images, artifacts and wisdom. Both men died within months of each other in 2020 as the exhibition was being built. Also essential to the exhibition is a partnership with the Neighborhood Story Project, which interviewed club members for inclusion in a companion audio guide to the show.
“This exhibition is different in a number of ways from projects we’ve done,” said exhibition co-curator Eric Seiferth. “In other exhibitions, we’re often talking about events that happened a long time ago just by nature of being a historically focused local museum. This exhibition does some of that, but it also gets into what’s happening right now as part of a living cultural practice.
“Social aid and pleasure clubs are a vital part of New Orleans culture, and we were fortunate to work alongside current practitioners to help us bring their Sunday tradition to our galleries. It was an honor to work with Sylvester Francis and Ronald W. Lewis, culture-bearers who set the standard for documenting the clubs that parade in New Orleans’ streets. Their work lives on in their books, their legacies, their communities and, we hope, in this exhibition.”
In the exhibition, displayed on the third level of THNOC’s Tricentennial Wing at 520 Royal Street in the French Quarter, parade regalia—from full suits to elaborate baskets and fans—gives viewers an up-close look at the unique artistry of second line parades. Images from a dozen contemporary photographers, including Judy Cooper, whose vision inspired the origin of this show, wrap around three gallery walls to re-create a second line from start to finish. Beyond the galleries, “Dancing in the Streets” will be supported with a rich array of online programming and resources at hnoc.org, including the 22nd annual Bill Russell Lecture, scheduled for April 28.
At the time of this exhibition’s opening, the city will have been empty of second line parades for nearly a year. Looking forward to the day everyone can hit the streets again, The Historic New Orleans Collection is proud to present “Dancing in the Streets” as a love letter to the social aid and pleasure club community.
Eric Seiferth and exhibition contributors are available for electronic interviews. Gallery photos and historical and contemporary images used in the exhibition are available upon request. A press preview, to be attended by multiple potential interview subjects, is scheduled for the afternoon and evening of February 25. COVID-19 safety protocols—facemasks, timed ticketing and limited gallery capacity to ensure social distancing—will be in place,
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THURSDAY,
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
5:30 PM CST
Shaping the Crescent:
A Panel on Urban Mutations in New Orleans
Online Event
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Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 5:30 PM CST
Price: Free
Public
For centuries, New Orleans has been regarded as a cultural and economic powerhouse. The City, while maintaining its unique reputation, has been under constant evolution, accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic that struck the region almost a year ago.
Join us on Thursday, February 25th at 5:30 pm via Zoom for the next edition of The 2406 Dialogues.
We take a step back to evaluate the changing face of the City of New Orleans with three leading voices from the private, public, and academic sectors.
What impact does New Orleans’ origin story have on its current social and economic landscape? What are the efforts driven by the private and public sectors to revive neighborhoods and provide opportunity in a fragmented city?
Please submit your questions for our panelists beforehand
Attendance is free and open to the public but registration is required.
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Purchase a copy of ECONOMY HALL from Octavia Books at . The first 50 copies to be ordered will included special bookplates signed by the author.
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Then, register here.
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ECONOMY HALL
Fatima Shaik
Thursday, February 25, 2021
6:00pm to 7:00pm CST
via Zoom
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Join us virtually for a special evening with author Fatima Shaik presenting her important new book, ECONOMY HALL: The Hidden History of a Free Black Brotherhood (The Historic New Orleans Collection), bringing to light the free Black New Orleans brotherhood that supported its community through slavery, the Civil War, Reconstruction, white terrorism, and the birth of jazz.
“Fatima Shaik has taken mere stick figures of American history and brought them to life as wise, vulnerable, determined men. This is a much-needed and long-awaited work.” —Lolis Eric Elie
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Thursday, February 25, 2021
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
3700 Orleans Ave
New Orleans, LA
Price: Free
Join us each week for our Free Wine Tasting! Every Thursday form 5 - 7 pm! Crescent City Farmers Market in our parking lot starting at 3 pm!
Live music starts at 6:30 pm!
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The Violin Channel to Launch New Original Concert Series
The Violin Channel is excited to announce the launch of Vanguard Concerts, a free 10-episode digital series featuring a lineup of today’s top string players
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The Vanguard Concerts lineup includes violinist Joshua Bell with pianist Alessio Bax, the Dover Quartet, Junction Trio, violinist Philippe Quint with pianist Jun Cho, violinists Nathan Meltzer and Kevin Zhu with pianist Rohan de Silva, violist Jordan Bak, violinist Charles Yang with pianist Peter Dugan, violinist Tessa Lark with pianist Amy Yang and guitarist Frank Vignola, and cellist Sophia Bacelar with pianist Noreen Cassidy-Polera and dancer Jamaii Melvin.
Co-produced by VC Founder Geoffrey John Davies, the Alphadyne Foundation, and veteran performing arts executive Charles Letourneau, each concert features a custom look and feel from Creative Director David Katzive.
“Our series was created with the sole purpose of helping artists during this time of crisis,” says VC Founder Geoffrey John Davies. “Not only are we paying them real fees for their performances, but we are also creating the ultimate promotional materials and giving the artists the right to use them at no cost in perpetuity.”
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Walter 'Wolfman' Washington & The Roadmasters
2-25-21
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Every Wednesday Streaming LIVE on StageIt from d.b.a in New Orleans.
Walter “Wolfman” Washington has been a mainstay in the New Orleans music scene since the early 1960s. He cut his teeth backing up some of the best singers and performers in New Orleans history including Lee Dorsey, Johnny Adams, and Irma Thomas before putting together his long time band The Roadmasters, who have been burning down and burning up local and national stages since their first gigs in the 1980s. This new record confirms what fans have known for years: Walter “Wolfman Washington has soul to go along with that fire.
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TASTING ROOM OPEN
February 25
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Our normal hours are Thursday thru Sunday , Noon Until 4pm
Pontchartrain Vineyards
81250 Old Military Rd
Bush, LA 70431
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Melba's
Old School Po Boys
1525 Elysian Fields Ave
New Orleans, LA 70117
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Meet Author Barbara Brown Taylor
Thursday, February 25. (12-1 pm)
Get Lunch - Get Free Book!
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Don’t forget Thursdays are always free at Ogden Museum for Louisiana residents, courtesy of The Helis Foundation’s Art for All program!
2-25-21
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Ogden Museum
925 Camp Street,
New Orleans , LA 70130
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Feb. 25
New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins Diboll Circle,
City Park,
New Orleans, LA 70179
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Out of an abundance of caution and in consideration of the safety of visitors and staff, NOMA is temporarily revising our hours of operation.
through March 3, 2021, the museum will now be closed Monday through Wednesday.
NOMA will be open to visitors Thursday through Sunday, 10 AM – 6 PM. The Besthoff Sculpture Garden will remain open from Wednesday through Sunday from 9:30 AM through sundown (5 PM). During this interim period, Louisiana residents will receive free museum admission on Thursdays, courtesy of The Helis Foundation.
We are paying close attention to COVID-19 infection rates across our city and state. As per the medical and scientific experts, we are anticipating a spike in January and February following the holidays. NOMA will use this additional day of closure for sanitization protocols, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors and staff.
To ensure social distancing is in place, prepaid, contactless ticketing is encouraged for museum visits.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support!
Susan M. Taylor
The Montine McDaniel Freeman Director
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021 5:30 PM CST
Food Truck Fridays
1851 Florida St, Mandeville, LA 70448-5229,
United States
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1851 Florida St, Mandeville, LA 70448-5229, United States
Friday, February 26, 2021
5:30 PM CST
Price: Free
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Participating restaurants and their Lenten specials |
2021 RESTAURANT PARTICIPANTS:
A Tavola | Restaurant & Wine Bar
Annunciation Restaurant
Avenue Pub
Blue Oak BBQ
Boulevard American Bistro (Harahan & Veterans)
Broussard’s
Brown Butter Southern Kitchen & Bar
Carmo
Casa Borrega
Chef Ron’s Gumbo Stop
The Commissary
The Court of Two Sisters
Effervescence bubbles & bites
Francesca
Galatoire’s
Gattuso’s Neighborhood Restaurant, Bar & Catering
Grand Isle Restaurant
The Grill Room at Windsor Court
GW Fins
Katie’s Restaurant
La Petite Grocery
Lula Restaurant Distillery
Ma Momma’s House of Cornbread Chicken & Waffles (Pythian Market)
Mahony’s Po-Boy’s & Seafood
Muriel’s Jackson Square
NOLA Caye
NOLA Geauxst Kitchen at Dixie Taverne
Pêche Seafood Grill
Picnic Provisions & Whiskey
Pyre Provisions
Ralph’s on the Park
Red Fish Grill
Red Gravy Cafe
Rosedale Restaurant
Rosemary & Roux
Ruby Slipper - All New Orleans Metro Locations
Saba Restaurant
Tommy’s Cuisine
Toups’ Meatery
Tsunami
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CITYWIDE FISH FRY BENEFITS HOSPITALITY WORKER RESOURCE PROGRAM
Local Restaurants Fry Up Fish On Fridays During Lent
2-26-21
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NEW ORLEANS—As most New Orleanians know, Lent means Friday fish fries. While the pandemic has forced many churches across the area to alter or cancel this beloved tradition, 39 local restaurants will keep it alive this year with Fish Fry Fridays. The Fish Fry Fridays campaign will serve as a fundraising event to benefit Hospitality Cares, a partnership between Louisiana Hospitality Foundation and United Way of Southeast Louisiana (UWSELA). Participating restaurants will donate $1 per fish fry entrée sold each week.
“The pandemic has hit the hospitality sector the hardest,” said Michael Williamson, UWSELA President and CEO. “Our community always comes together to help those in need, and this campaign is no different. The restaurants themselves are stepping up to keep the industry alive while providing a safety net for its employees through Hospitality Cares.”
Hospitality Cares is a crisis grant program offering varying resources, including free civil legal aid, counseling and emergency financial assistance to individuals working in the hospitality industry – one of the region’s largest employment sectors. The emergency grants award up to $2,500 to eligible employees at hospitality businesses running active United Way workplace campaigns in Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washington parishes. The funds provide temporary assistance during times of crisis to cover basic financial needs, including housing, medical and utility bills.
The Fish Fry Fridays campaign was initially launched during Lent 2020 to help hospitality workers laid off during the pandemic. It raised over $12,000 from restaurant sales and a sponsorship from TABASCO®, who will sponsor the campaign again in 2021 and be joined by New Orleans Fish House who will offer discounts to participating restaurants for their seafood features.
“We are proud to participate in this campaign,” said Phil DeGruy, New Orleans Fish House sales manager. “It is not only bringing us closer together, but it allows us to keep traditions going and keep restaurants open.”
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Phil Melancon
at piano of Superior Seafood
St. Charles and Napoleon
Feb 26
Fridays from 5-7
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This is Happy Hour. Drinks are reasonable, oysters are huge and cheap. The place is loud and crowded, so make a reservation
293-3474 or plan on waiting.
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Fridays from 4-6 pm
Pre-Order your Lent Fish Fry Plate
Pick up FRIDAYS 4-6 pm in the back parking lot behind Ralph's on the Park. (4330 Dumaine Street)
Fish Fried to Order / Hot & Ready for Pick Up
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The coffeehouse
is serving !
All outdoor and acoustic.
On Friday nights only!
5110 Danneel St, New Orleans, LA 70115
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Join us this Friday (weather permitting) for our Sidewalk Serenade: A socially distant gathering of our Neutral Ground community.
We will invite one or two local musicians to serenade us from a safe distance, outside, as we share stories, laugh, sip our coffee, and sweat profusely.
Please bring cash, so you can support the coffeehouse and also tip the musicians. We miss you, and can't wait to see your beautiful (masked) faces again!
Please socialize responsibly! Masks are required for service, and encouraged while conversating.
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Here are the dates of the 2021 Full Moons:
February 2021
The February 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Snow Moon, will be on Saturday, February 27, 2021 03:17 EST or 08:17 UTC. This will be the third and last full moon of the Winter 2020-2021 season.
March 2021
The March 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Worm Moon, on Sunday March 28, 2021 14:48 EST or 18:48 UTC. This will be the first full moon of the Spring 2021 season and the first full moon after spring equinox 2021.
The Vernal Equinox (Spring) will be on March 20, 2021 5:37 EST or 9:37 UTC, about a week before the March Full Moon.
April 2021
The April 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Pink Moon, will be on Monday April 26, 2021 23:31 EST or April 27, 2021 03:31 UTC. This will be the second full moon of the Spring 2021 season.
May 2021
The May 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Flower Moon, will be on Wednesday May 26, 2021 07:14 EST or 11:14 UTC. It will be the third full moon of the Spring 2021 season.
There will also be a Total Lunar Eclipse at the same time as the full moon, technically 5 minutes after the full moon peak.
June 2021
The June 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Strawberry Moon, will be on Thursday June 24, 2021 14:40 EST or 18:40 UTC. This will be the first full moon of the Summer 2021 season as it occurs a few days after the Summer Solstice.
The Summer Solstice is on the calendar for June 20, 2021 23:32 EST or June 21, 2021 3:32 UTC.
July 2021
The July 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Buck Moon, will be on Thursday July 23, 2021 22:37 EST or July 24, 2021 02:37 UTC. This will be the second full moon of the Summer 2021 season.
August 2021
The August 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Sturgeon Moon, will be on Sunday August 22, 2021 08:02 EST or 12:02 UTC. This will be the third full moon of the Summer 2021 season.
And the August 2021 full moon will also be the third full moon of the Summer 2021 Season. As this season will have 4 full moons, this full moon will also be a seasonal blue moon.
September 2021
The September 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Harvest Moon, will be on Monday September 20, 2021 19:55 EST or 23:55 UTC. This will be the fourth full moon of the Summer 2021 season.
The Autumn Equinox is on the calendar for September 22, 2021 15:21 EST or 19:21 UTC. As the September full moon will be closer to the Autumn Equinox than the October full moon, it will be called the Full Harvest Moon.
October 2021
The October 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Hunter’s Moon will be on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 10:57 EST or 14:57 UTC.
November 2021
The November 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Beaver Moon, will be on Friday November 19, 2021 03:58 EST or 8:58 UTC.
There will also be a penumbral lunar full moon eclipse during the November full moon, technically a few minutes after the peak. The moon will pass through the Earth’s penumbra resulting in a slight dimming of the moon’s surface. You likely won’t be able to tell the difference from a regular full moon.
December 2021
The December 2021 Full Moon, also called Full Cold Moon, will be on Saturday December 18, 2021 23:36 EST or December 19, 2021 04:36 UTC.
The Winter Solstice is on the calendar for December 21, 2021 10:59 EST or 15:59 UTC.
What are the names of 2021 full moons?
The names of the 2021 full moons are as follows:
- January: Full Wolf Moon
- February: Full Snow Moon
- March: Full Worm Moon
- April: Full Pink Moon
- May: Full Flower Moon
- June: Full Strawberry Moon
- July: Full Buck Moon
- August: Full Sturgeon Moon
- September: Full Harvest Moon
- October: Full Hunter’s Moon
- November: Full Beaver Moon
- December: Full Cold Moon
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Camellia City Market
February 27
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- Recurring Recurring weekly on Saturday
- Time: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Price: Free
- Camellia City Market
- 1808 Front St., Slidell, LA 70458
- (985) 640-7112
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February 27
German Coast Farmers Market
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The German Coast Farmers Market is weekly market every Saturday Morning in Destrehan from 8am-12pm at 13786 River Road next to Ormond Plantation.
We’ll have lots of fresh, locally grown Fruit & Vegetables, along with Local Raw Honey, Fresh Farm Eggs, French Pastries, Jams, Jellies, Pepper Jellies, Pickled Items, Homemade Tortilla Chips, Salsa, Dips, Kettle Corn, Fresh Seafood, Artisan Breads, Specialty Hot Foods such as Hot Tamales, Gumbo, Pastalaya, Jambalaya, BBQ plates and sandwiches, plus lots more!
8 AM – 12 PM
13786 River Rd, Destrehan, Louisiana 70047
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12 PM CST – 3 PM CST
SATURDAY SUNDAY
CAJUN BRUNCH
Palmettos On The Bayou
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Come enjoy LIVE Cajun music, delicious food, and refreshing cocktails on the Bayou every Saturday thru May.
1901 Bayou Ln
Slidell, LA 70458
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Reserve your table today by giving us a call at 504.821.5009 |
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11 AM CST – 3 PM CST
Brunch with The Degas House & Museum, Your French Landmark!
Degas House
2306 Esplanade Ave
New Orleans, LA 70119
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Experience brunch at the Degas House & Museum, your French Landmark in New Orleans!
Indulge in delicious New Orleans style brunch delicacies with indoor parlor and outdoor (dog friendly) courtyard seating, while enjoying both art and history. We'll have the football game streaming on our big screen in the courtyard.
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Enjoy one of our delicious brunch dishes including one Mimosa or Bloody Mary for $25.
Enjoy Bottomless Mimosas or Creole Bloody Mary's for $15!
Social distancing is not a problem, as we are in compliance with CDC guidelines, so please remember your mask. We have our huge courtyard outside and more space inside for you safety and comfort.
Brunch will continue to run on both Saturday and Sunday every week!
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AFTERNOON TEA SERVICE WINDSOR COURT |
Le Salon at Windsor Court will open to offer its signature afternoon tea service on Saturdays and Sundays only. Service will be available between 11:00am and 2:00pm.
February 20, 2021
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FREE to attend; product prices vary by vendor
Gretna's Farmers Market
Huey P. Long Ave. Between 3rd and 4th streets
Gretna, LA
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February 27
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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To introduce and maintain healthy habits, bring the kids to the farmer's market! Each Saturday, local vendors offer fresh fruits and vegetables, plants and flowers, dairy, meats, baked goods and prepared foods. Live music plays in the background while you shop. Teach your children the value of shopping local--for both personal and community health!
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Dixie Beer
3501 Jourdan Road
New Orleans, LA 70126
2-27-21
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Crawfish. Now. Available.
Our resident restaurant partner, , will be serving crawfish starting at 12pm (until they sell out!) on Saturdays and Sundays now through the end of April. Join us this weekend for live music, brunch, crawfish, and great beer!
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Mandeville Trailhead Community Market
February 27
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11 AM CST – 2 PM CST
Joe Krown Live
on the Piano at
Weekend Brunch
Red Fish Grill
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Today at 11 AM CST – 2 PM CST
Price: Free · Duration: 3 hr
Public
Featuring "New Orleans Piano, from Louis Armstrong to Fats Domino" -- live every Saturday and Sunday from 11 am - 2 pm! Thru February
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Sometimes supporting the community is as simple as buying the ticket and attending the event. This is one of those times.
For Tickets ($20 each)
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One of the oldest continuously operating community theaters in the United States, Playmakers was organized in 1955 as a non-profit, voluntary amateur theater. It is a charming venue located in the heart of the San Souci Forest 5 minutes north of Covington just off Lee Road.
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Uptown JCC
5342 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70115
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Sunday,
February 28, 2021
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM CST
Contact
Judy Yaillen
New Orleans JCC
504-897-0143
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Madisonville Maker's Market
- Recurring Recurring weekly on Sunday
- 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Price: Free
- Madisonville Ball Park & Playground
- Pine Street, Madisonville, LA 70447
- (985) 264-2328
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The Madisonville Market, put on by the Northshore Maker’s Market Foundation, is more than just a farmer’s market. It’s a place where the community can interact with local artisans, crafters, farmers, chefs and more as they share their passion for making handmade goods, homegrown produce and prepared foods.
The weekly market takes place each Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Madisonville Park & Playground, located on Pine Street near the 1000 block (closest cross street is Jahncke Ave.). Over 40 vendors offer hot and ready-to-eat foods, chocolates and candies, cookies and baked goods, jams and jellies, sauces and seasonings, flowers, plants, eggs, cheeses, fruits, veggies, local honey and selections by local vintners. Also, you'll find original art, handmade jewelry and accessories, hand-dyed fabrics, hand-sewn leather goods, wooden creations, soaps and body care products, health and wellness items, home decor items, baby clothes and hand sewn masks.
Shopping aside, families will enjoy the nearby playground, and be sure to look for on-site artists and massage therapists when you're ready to take a break from your shopping. There's also a concession stand on the ballfield with bottled water and sodas.
The non-profit Northshore Maker’s Market Foundation partners with local government, businesses, and other non-profit organizations to fund local projects such as the restoration of historic sites in Madisonville, and the education of young adults ages 14-24 in the arts, trades, agriculture, and entrepreneurship through donations, fundraisers, and mentorship efforts, all with an approach of attaining sustainable solutions for healthier living.
The Northshore Maker’s Market Foundation is sponsored by Resource Bank and local small businesses such as Flamjeaux Coffee Co., a small roasting house in Mandeville.
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1043 Poland Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117-4739, United States
Sunday morning market with all local vendors. Breakfast, produce, and so much more. Check the weekly flyer for vendor list.
Free coffee if you bring a mug.
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February 2021
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Abita Springs
Art and Farmers Market
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Welcome Sun Heirloom Farms LLC!! They are a small farm located in Sun Louisiana. “All of our plants are heirloom strains from all over the world.” Robert Levin. Specializing in rare melons, exotic fruits, culinary herbs, flowers etc.
Sundays 11-3
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Pups & Pints BeauxGeaux at Chafunkta Brewing Co. |
- Recurring Recurring weekly on Sunday
- Time: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Price: Free
- Chafunkta Brewing Company
- 69123 Skybrook Rd., Mandeville, LA 70471
- (985) 869-0716
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Audubon Aquarium of the Americas Click here for tickets!
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FREE Audubon Zoo and Aquarium Days for Orleans Parish Residents |
Orleans Parish Appreciation Days 2021
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
On the first Thursday of the months this year, Orleans Parish residents with one proof of residency will get free admission with up to four guests to Audubon Aquarium of the Americas. Must bring present a valid government-issued photo ID at the front gate along with your tickets.
Audubon Zoo
On the third Wednesday of the months this year, Orleans Parish residents with one proof of residency will get free admission with up to four guests to Audubon Zoo. Must bring present a valid government-issued photo ID at the front gate along with your tickets.
FREE DAYS
March 4 - Aquarium
March 17 - Zoo
April 1 - Aquarium
April 21 - Zoo
May 6 - Aquarium
May 19 - Zoo
June 3 - Aquarium
June 16 - Zoo
July 1 - Aquarium
July 21 - Zoo
August 5 - Aquarium
August 18 - Zoo
September 2 - Aquarium
September 15 - Zoo
October 7 - Aquarium
October 20 - Zoo
November 4 - Aquarium
November 17 - Zoo
December 2 - Aquarium
December 15 - Zoo
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WYES SEASON OF PERSONAL CHEFS,
a 2021 version of WYES’ successful dining series WYES SEASON OF
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will take place from late January to late March and give restaurant customers a special dining experience, while making sure that all guidelines of social distancing are maintained. WYES SEASON OF PERSONAL CHEFS is a great way to support local restaurants and WYES.
The WYES SEASON OF PERSONAL CHEFS includes pickup dinner from six local restaurants, a bottle of wine from Bizou Wines and a virtual dinner party via Zoom with participating restaurant chefs!
Mosquito Supper Club Menu
March 1 - Chef Cynthia VuTran — Cafe Minh
March 9 - Chefs Amarys & Jordan Herndon – Palm&Pine
March 15 - Chef Rebecca Wilcomb – Gianna Restaurant
March 23 - Chef Kevin Belton – as featured in his WYES series (pickup WYES New Orleans)
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Upcoming 2021 Stewards of Children Open Enrollment Sessions (2-Hour Training):
- April 12, 6:00PM (ONLINE)
- May 3, 6:00PM (ONLINE)
- June 7, 6:00PM (ONLINE)
- July 5, 6:00PM (ONLINE)
- August 2, 6:00PM (ONLINE)
- September 13, 6:00PM (ONLINE)
- October 4, 6:00PM (ONLINE)
- November 1, 6:00PM (ONLINE)
- December 6, 6:00PM (ONLINE)
Upcoming 2021 Play It Safe! Open Enrollment Sessions (1-Hour Training):
- February 2, 6:00PM (ONLINE - Grade 1)
- March 2, 6:00PM (ONLINE - Grade 2)
- April 13, 6:00PM (ONLINE - Grade 3)
- May 4, 6:00PM (ONLINE - Grade 4)
- June 8, 6:00PM (ONLINE - Grade 5)
- July 6, 6:00PM (ONLINE - "Survivors," Grade 6)
- August 3, 6:00PM (ONLINE - "Sexting and Cyberbullying," Middle thru High School)
- September 14, 6:00PM (ONLINE - "It’s Harassment," Middle School)
- October 5, 6:00PM (ONLINE - "Relationships: Paint them Healthy," Middle thru High School)
- November 2, 6:00PM (ONLINE - "It’s Called Rape," Middle thru High School)
- December 7, 6:00PM (ONLINE - "Abuse of Power," Middle thru High School)
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Hope House Announces 2021 Schedule of FREE Abuse Prevention Trainings |
According to national statistics, 1 in 10 children will be sexually abused by their 18th birthday.
Children’s Advocacy Center - HopeHouse, a nonprofit organization that provides forensic interviews and free counseling to child abuse victims in St. Tammany and Washington parishes, will host monthly child abuse prevention trainings online for adults and children throughout 2021. Please see the attached press release for the complete schedule of online trainings for this year.
All trainings are FREE and will be conducted via Zoom meeting by Hope House’s expert team of authorized facilitators. The trainings are nationally acclaimed
Hope House to provide age-appropriate online trainings for adults and children
COVINGTON, LA (January 26, 2021) – Children’s Advocacy Center - Hope House, Stewards of Children online training dates:
CLICK HERE to learn more or to register for an upcoming training, or contact our prevention coordinator Jessica Fuselier directly at 985-892-3885 Ext 1.
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2:30 PM CST – 4:30 PM CST
Joe Krown at Dat Dog Frenchmen 1st Saturdays!
Dat Dog - Frenchmen
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Dat Dog - Frenchmen
2:30 PM CST – 4:30 PM CST
Price: Free · Duration: 2 hr
Public
King of Keys JOE KROWN is back on the balcony at Dat Dog Frenchmen, first Saturdays of the month: March 6, April 3. 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm!! Come boogie at a safe distance with us!
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We have assembled our Judging panel.
Howie Kaplan owner of the Howling Wolf will be joining us along with Chef Kristina Boudreaux a recent transplant from California.
Chefs are starting to sign up. So far we have past champion Michael Anding at it again.
Mike Centola of the Buzzards, one of last years judges, said he is going to cook this year and show us how it's done!
New competitor Justin Irby is throwing his hat in the ring.
We are still working on and looking for a few more Chefs so if interested let us know!
This years benefit will be for the New Orleans Musicians Clinic helping to support our local musicians.
We are gathering auction items and they are looking great! If anyone wants to donate to the auction please let me know.
Can't wait to see yall March 13th!!!!
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SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 2021 5 PM CST – 10 PM CST
4th Annual Lyons Club
Rib-Off!
120 Rio Vista Ave, New Orleans, LA 70121-3924, United States
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120 Rio Vista Ave, New Orleans, LA 70121-3924, United States
Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 5 PM CST – 10 PM CST
· Duration: 5 hr
Private
· Only people who are invited
A delicious celebration of BBQ, music and celebration of friends! Event entry cost is $20.00. We will also offer $20.00 togo plates. Please social distance and mask up! Wear your best St. Patrick's Day Attire!
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SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 2021 AT 12 PM CDT – 3 PM CDT
Shangri-La Luncheon Spectacular "Sashay Saturday" with Bottomless Champagne $55pp
Andrea's Restaurant and Capri Blu Bar
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Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 12 PM CDT – 3 PM CDT
Price: Free · Duration: 3 hr
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Shangri-La's Spectacular Monthly Luncheon-"Sashay Saturday".
Wear your Finest Spring Luncheon Outfit and Best Chapeaux.
Informal modeling by Chatta Box Boutique and HAUTE DAMES Couture Millinery.
$55pp, delicious three course lunch with Bottomless Champagne. Gentlemen Always Welcomed.
Early Reservations Recommended. Check must accompany reservations, payable to Mary Katherine Tusa and mailed to her at 1610 Glenn Swetman Street..Biloxi, MS 39530.
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2 PM CST – 4 PM CST
The JIM SHAFFER TRIO Saturdays at Dat Dog Frenchmen!
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Today at 2 PM CST – 4 PM CST
Price: Free · Duration: 2 hr
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It's a swinging' good time with the Jim Shaffer Trio on the balcony! Your future holds many a fun Saturday with us! Check out upcoming shows, all 2pm - 4pm: Saturday 3/20, Saturday 4/10, & Saturday 4/17. Get it on your calendar! See y'all then!
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Anyone interested in participating in this year’s virtual CCC can visit to register now. Registration for this year’s 42nd run of the CCC is underway and is $45 through April 5, the last day to compete in the race.
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Allstate Sugar Bowl Crescent City Classic Releases Official 2021 Poster Design Featuring City Park Scene from New Orleans Artist Terry Marks
Top 500 Men and Top 500 Women in April’s Virtual 10K Race will Receive
a Free Poster
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Allstate Sugar Bowl Crescent City Classic officials have released the official poster for 2021 featuring a realistic painting from locally renowned artist Terry Marks. The 2021 poster features City Park’s picturesque Peristyle reflecting on a pool of water during a sunset.
Marks drew inspiration for the painting and poster from the scenic beauty of City Park and New Orleans, and he used both as inspiration for his take on the highly anticipated annual CCC poster.
“A photographer friend of mine took this image of the Peristyle at sunset and I knew immediately it was the image I wanted to incorporate into my poster design,” said Marks. “Ever since I became an artist most of my subject matter involves local themes, I love capturing the beauty of our city.”
Marks is the owner of Local Artscapes By Terry J. Marks, Sr. His studio is in Metairie on Airline Highway.
Marks’ official CCC poster will be available for sale at www.ccc10k.com. In continuation of CCC tradition, the top 500 men and top 500 women finishers will all receive a commemorative poster for free.
The 43rd running of the Allstate Sugar Bowl Crescent City Classic will be a virtual race in 2021 due to COVID guidelines. The virtual 10K race will be available for participants to complete between Thursday, April 1 through Monday, April 5.
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Here a look at LSU’s 2021 football schedule: |
Sept. 4 at UCLA
Sept. 11 vs. McNeese State
Sept. 18 vs. Central Michigan
Sept. 25 at. Mississippi State
Oct. 2 vs. Auburn
Oct. 9 at Kentucky
Oct. 16 vs. Florida
Oct. 23 at Ole Miss
Oct. 30 bye
Nov. 6 at Alabama
Nov. 13 vs. Arkansas
Nov. 20 vs. ULM
Nov. 27 vs. Texas A&M
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Love New Orleans &
She'll Love You Back.
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.Sincerely,
Frank Stansbury
Lafete News
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