NATIONAL QUESADILLA DAY (Dia de la Quesadilla) | SEPTEMBER 25

National Quesadilla Day on September 25th encourages us to pull a chair up to the table and eat some authentic Mexican food. While it’s not a sandwich or a taco, the quesadilla satisfies snack cravings while also completing a meal.

Typically made with a corn tortilla and filled with cheese, we heat quesadillas until the cheese melts. Then it hits the grill or frier until just crispy. Some people also include other fillings such as cooked sausage, chicken, pork, or beef. And don’t forget the toppings. Fresh tomatoes, salsa, herbs, sour cream, guacamole, or chilies bring a whole other level of flavor to the quesadilla. Don’t forget to finish it with a squeeze of lime. Serve it with an ice-cold beer or a margarita, and the meal is complete.

Families love quesadillas, too! In households around the country, families include quesadillas as a popular mealtime solution. In fact, V&V Supremo recently found one in three people are making quesadillas at least once a week*. Additionally, quesadillas have crossed over from authentic Mexican restaurant menus to more typical chain restaurants. Even higher-end gourmet eateries include them on their menus. Their simplicity allows for easy customization and people of all ages love to eat to them, too.

2023 SEC Football Power Rankings: Week 4

There are three unbeaten teams left in the Southeastern Conference after four weeks of action. One program that everyone expected to be there, considering its pedigree and its schedule, but two others having quietly successful seasons.

It was a fabulous weekend of conference play with both the Saturday evening games coming down to the wire. 

Forget preseason polls. Forget what happened last season. Disregard recruiting rankings and what these teams look like on paper. The only criteria considered in this season's BamaCentral SEC Power Rankings is what happens between the white lines during games.

Winning is rewarded and losing is punished in our 2023 Power Rankings, so lets get right to it as we over react to four weeks of football throughout the conference. 

1. Georgia (↑1) (4-0, 1-0)

• The Bulldogs took down the UAB Blazers 49-21 despite committing three turnovers. Carson Beck's 338 yards and three touchdowns puts the back-to-back champions up to No. 1.

2. LSU (↑4) (3-1, 2-0)

• The Bayou Bengals won the "Battle For The Boot" on a walk-off chip shot field goal in Death Valley. It wasn't convincing but they're the first program to 2-0 in conference play, winning a third game in a row.

3. Kentucky (↑2) (4-0, 1-0)

• Big Blue nation went to Nashville and dispatched off Vanderbilt 45-28 behind sophomore Maxwell Hairston's two pick-six effort. The Wildcats have hardly been challenged this season but welcome the Florida Gators next week for a significant litmus test.

4. Missouri (-) (4-0)

• The Tigers keep its unbeaten season alive by disposing of the Memphis Tigers in a neutral site game in St. Louis. Missouri's Brady Cook passed for 341 yards and two touchdowns despite not being 100%. 

5. Alabama (↑2) (3-1, 1-0)

• The Crimson Tide put on a vintage second-half performance against the Ole Miss Rebels to climb back into the top five. Alabama's defense allowed just three second half points and limited the Lane Train to just 56 total rushing yards.

6. Texas A&M (↑4) (3-1, 1-0)

• The Aggies were forced into playing backup quarterback Max Johnson due to an in-game injury but still prevailed over Auburn at home 27-10. Jimbo Fisher seems to have Texas A&M on the right track again, despite finding himself on the field in the middle of a play.

7. Ole Miss (↓6) (3-1, 0-1)

• Reality set in for the Rebels on Saturday as Ole Miss came up short in Tuscaloosa 24-10. Lane Kiffin and company can jump back up the poll quickly as they host LSU in Oxford next.

8. Auburn (↓5) (3-1, 0-1)

• The Tigers hit the road and came up short in College Station, passing for just 56 yards between three different quarterbacks. With 10 penalties and just three of 15 third down conversions Auburn has some serious work to do on offense.

9. Florida (↓1) (3-1, 1-0)

• The Gators toyed with the Charlotte 49ers, defeating them 22-7 while turning the ball over twice and converting just one of nine third downs. 

10. Tennessee (↓1) (3-1, 0-1)

• The Volunteers handled its business against UTSA, winning 45-14 in Knoxville. Tennessee's three wins come against opponents with a combined 3-9 record so far this season.

11. South Carolina (↑1) (2-2, 1-1)

• Spencer Rattler outplayed Will Rogers and led the Gamecocks to its first SEC win of the season, 37-30 at home. Neither side looked overly impressive but Shane Beamer's squad gets a little boost by way of the win.

12. Arkansas (↓1) (2-2, 0-1)

• The Hogs went to Baton Rouge and gave LSU all they wanted but were unable to take down Jayden Daniels and the Tigers. It's a second loss in consecutive weeks for Sam Pittman as Arkansas approaches the league's basement.

13. Mississippi State (-) (2-2, 0-2)

• The Bulldogs battled South Carolina on the road but there are no moral victories in the SEC. Zach Arnett's lost two games in a row and get to welcome the Alabama Crimson Tide to try to stop the skid.

14. Vanderbilt (-) (2-3, 0-1)

• Three losses in a row for the Commodores sours the 2-0 start for Clark Lea and his football team. AJ Swann tossed three interceptions, crushing Vanderbilt's hopes of keeping it close with Kentucky.

Emeril's

Big smiles today as we announce our reservations open tomorrow at 10am. We look forward to seeing you in late October  

Helmed by Chef E.J Lagasse, Emeril’s is built on a refined approach to Louisiana cooking, rooted in Chef Emeril Lagasse’s signature bold flavors.

Drago's Metairie

Put a little sunshine in your morning routine with breakfast at Drago’s. Now served daily, 7:30am - 10:30am. Metairie location only.

New Orleans can now answer the Italian sandwich obsession, and there's more than one way

BY IAN MCNULTY

Picture yourself living in some far-flung territory, so distant that it’s beyond the reach of Leidenheimer Baking Co. and its po-boy bread.

Now picture you discover someone staking a claim to making legit po-boys there. Would you approach with high anticipation or snake-bit skepticism?

I felt a combo order of these emotions with the rise of Italian sandwiches in New Orleans we’re chomping through. As a Rhode Island expat raised on grinders, I wondered if genuine satisfaction of the cravings for such could be at hand.

Meatballs or chicken parm po-boys are a standard at deeply New Orleans restaurants, especially those of the Creole-Italian subcategory; the muffuletta is essentially the homegrown answer to the Italian sub.

But these are different from the Italian sandwiches in question, as different as dumplings and ravioli. A craving for one cannot be met by the other.

These are sandwiches from the Italian deli tradition so richly represented around the Northeast, itself Balkanized in its variegated take on these creations. Is the loaf sliced in half (as is all too common) or partially cut into a wing formation (the better to cradle the contents)? Is the lettuce chopped or whole leaf or is it there at all? 

I’m happy to say that what we’re seeing in New Orleans now is not just an imitation of a style, but a fulfillment of that tradition, transferred to a different place, and achieved by the specificity of detail.

Gamechanger finds its groove

The gamechanger for this is Francolini’s Italian Deli (motto: "Not everything from Jersey sucks"), which Tara Francolini (yes, a New Jersey expat) opened in July.

“The Italian” ($14.99) here is the gold standard for Italian subs in New Orleans. It’s the way the flavors of the thin-cut meats (mortadella, prosciutto, hot capicola, genoa salami) meld with the vinegar and provolone and the dressings for a gush of flavor that seems to pour forth between the bread (add hot peppers for fireworks).

Some may look at a sandwich like this and think there's too much going into one loaf (oh, believe me, they're out there). But it's the specific combination and ruffly, thin-sliced layering and splash of dressings that makes the sandwich so compelling.

The Italian sandwich at Francolini's Italian Deli in New Orleans is a classic of the style best known from the northeast. (Staff photo by Ian McNulty, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)

At Francolini's, it is also the bread itself. The seeded roll gives just the right texture – a satisfying grip as you chew, but not so much that you’re fighting with it. It is sliced, not winged.

That bread is made from Francolini’s recipe by Ayu Bakehouse, the Frenchmen Street bakery that has its own expertise in regional styles. 

Since Francolini’s opened, there’s been talk about the excellence of the sandwiches, and also the daunting line. Things have smoothed out here lately though.

Sure, if you roll out of bed late on a Saturday and join all the other walking hangovers with a hankering for the meatball parm, you’ll find quite a line. But weekday sandwiches have been a snap, and you can order ahead online and pick up your bagged order to go. I like the experience of ordering at the deli, but I also appreciate this efficiency and it works very well (although, important caveat,

Hours here remain limited, open five hours a day (11 a.m.-4 p.m.) six days a week (closed Wednesday).

Francolini’s Italian Deli 

3987 Tchoupitoulas St., no phone

Thu.-Tue. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (closed Wed.)

NOLA.com · 

| Thousands of pumpkins offered at

the annual St. Andrew's Episcopal Pumpkin Patch

2023 Pumpkin Patch 

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September 22 - October 30, 2023

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Saturday/Sunday: 9PM-7PM

Weekdays: 3PM-7PM

​St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

1031 S. Carrollton

New Orleans, LA 70118

(504) 866-0123

A saltwater wedge is on its way. How will it affect our lives?

From drinking and bathing to watering plants, here's what to know

By GABRIELLA KILLETT

As if heat, humidity, hurricanes and the eroding coastline aren't enough, the New Orleans area is now threatened by a saltwater wedge inching up the Mississippi River, potentially contaminating the source of drinking water south of Lake Pontchartrain.

First things first: There's no need to panic. The wedge won't reach water intakes in New Orleans' urban core for weeks. The wedge is moving upriver at about 1½ miles a day.

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Still, residents are wondering what will happen then. Here are some answers.

Is it safe to drink? 

When the salinity of the river rises where government systems draw water for purification, it will be too high to be processed by the human body. That could make you sick, and even lead to kidney failure.

However, the Army Corps of Engineers is arranging barges to deliver 36 million gallons of uncontaminated river water daily for use by local utilities. 

How about pets? 

Animals that consume salty water also can fall ill. Consuming excess salt could cause vomiting and diarrhea.

Lawns and plants? 

In many cases, salty water can kill plants, especially in environments typically dependent on fresh water. Lawns and pets will need rain or other sources of fresh water to thrive.

Bathing? 

This is OK. Showering or bathing in salt water can even have health benefits, including loosening muscles and soothing skin.

What about plumbing?

Over time, high salinity can damage plumbing, appliances, cooling systems that use water and water heaters. The best source of information for specific equipment is the manufacturer, vendor or service provider, the Louisiana Health Department says. 

Dishwashers? Clothes washers? 

Dishwashers are known to process high levels of sodium chloride. But appliance experts also say salt can damage a machine's water softening abilities and clog its salt tank. Check with the manfacturer for specifics.

Clothes-washing machines can function normally, but excess salt can lead to residue on clothes.

Washing cars?

Saltwater can damage vehicle paint and metals, which can lead to rust and erosion. If you wash your vehicle at home, use bottled or treated water as salinity levels rise. 

Will it affect our fish? 

Freshwater fish have varying levels of adaptability to saltwater. Anglers in the Mississippi River must be flexible, and be aware that saltwater fish might be moving upriver with the wedge.

What do we do now?

Don't panic. There is no shortage of bottled water nationally, so local officials urge people who live upriver of the wedge to stop buying extra. 

"The people that really need it in Venice and other parts of Plaquemines are having a hard time getting water," said Patrick Harvey, Plaquemines Parish's emergency preparedness director.

Gretna Fest

We are excited to share with you the official artwork poster for Gretna Fest 2023, by the one and only, Keith Eccles

Keith was born and raised in Gretna and has crafted murals all around the Westbank. To see more of his work, visit his website www.keithecclesart.com

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Join us to explore an unforgettable 9-night journey in 2024: A curated vacation to the enchanting land of Ireland.

Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Irish culture, traditions, and breathtaking landscapes as you partake in a series of unique experiences that will leave you with cherished memories for a lifetime. 

• 3017 12th St, Metairie, LA, United States, Louisiana
• (504) 834-7000

5:15pm

Which words best complete these example sentences?

A) When the council members receive favors from businesses, it is considered a complete ____________ of the rules. B) When the officers were enlisted, they were advised of the rules and what would be considered a ____________ of their duties.

Dereliction

Diegetic

Scathing

Absquatulate

A @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm 

Dream House Burlesque Club

Dream House Lounge 401 Baronne St, New Orleans

Audacious NOLA & Dream House Lounge presents: Dream House Burlesque Club Enjoy award winning burlesque entertainment in the lush Dream House Lounge with dazzling showgirls, luminous conscious cocktails, full proof creations and occasional small bites. 7pm doors, 7:30pm show Limited capacity, reservations required. Tipping highly encouraged. Beverage packages available. Questions? tickets@missaudacious.com www.audaciousnola.com No Refunds. …

$25 – $35

In Person Classes in New Orleans

Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm

"Shimmer" Bellydance Basics

For all levels. Ongoing

$60 per month or $18 drop in.

10 classes, used within 10 wk., $120

At: "The Movement Collective"

3921 St. Claude Ave, (Bywater)

New Orleans

 Tamalyn Dallal

Movement Collective - New Orleans

Public 

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Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm

Come and dance...

Bring veils, zils, and your hips to do lots of shimmies.

$18 per class, $60 per month

10 classes for $120

www.tamalyndallal.net

NATIONAL LOBSTER DAY | SEPTEMBER 25

National Lobster Day on September 25th takes a taste of a seafood favorite. 

The simplest way to enjoy Lobster is boiled then dipped in melted butter. A couple of favorite lobster recipes include Lobster Newberg and Lobster Thermidor. It is also the main ingredient in soup, bisque, lobster rolls, and salads.

Large lobsters are estimated to be 50 years old.

These marine crustaceans live at the bottom of the ocean. If they avoid the lobster pot, some can live up to 100 years old. Even though we consider them a delicacy today, that wasn’t always the case. In colonial times, the lobster received very little culinary credit. In fact, the pigs and goats ate more lobster than the well-to-do.

While lobsters arrive at our tables bright red, they don’t start out that way. In the ocean, they come in many colors. Some are yellow, green, or even blue.

Now that lobsters rank higher on the menu, consider these nutrition facts.

• Lobsters contain no carbohydrates and 27.55 grams of protein per 1 cup serving.
• In that same 1 cup serving, there are 129 calories and 1.25 grams of fat.
• Eating lobster offers an excellent source of selenium, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin A, and calcium.
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On Deck for September 25, 2023

National Days

National Open The Magic Day

National Daughter’s Day

National Quesadilla Day

National Family Day

National Lobster Day

International Research Administrator Day

National Tune-up Day

National Comic Book Day

Math Storytelling Day

National One-hit Wonder Day

On Deck for September 26, 2023

National Days

National Compliance Officer Day

National Situational Awareness Day

National Dumpling Day

National Pancake Day

National Johnny Appleseed Day

National Shamu The Whale Day

September 25th Celebrated History

1890 

President Benjamin Harrison establishes Sequoia National Park, the first national park in the United States. Sequoias the largest trees and are among the oldest trees, too.

1912 

Columbia University in New York City establishes a school of journalism. The first students began classes on September 30, 1912.

1926 

Following a trend he started in 1914, Henry Ford further modifies the workweek to 5 days. In 1914, he raised daily wages to $5. In May of 1926, he reduced the workday to 8 hours. He was one of the first industrialists to create a 40-hour workweek.

1928 

One of the world’s first cartoonists dies. Outcault created the Yellow Kid comic series.

1956 

A three-way telephone conversation inaugurates the first Transatlantic Telephone Cable System 1 (TAT1). Before, transatlantic cable communications only occurred via telegraph.

1974 

Tommy John undergoes ulnar collateral ligament replacement surgery. Performed by Dr. Frank Jobe, the surgery is the first of its kind and becomes known as Tommy John surgery.

2013 

Artist Inez Harwood sets world record for the longest tie-dye. The artist dyed 3000 feet of fabric to set the record.

September 25th Birthdays

Thomas Hunt Morgan – 1866

The geneticist’s research with the fruit fly led to the chromosome theory of heredity.

Olive Ann Beech – 1903

She and her husband Walter H. Beech founded Beech Aircraft Corporation. Her roles at the manufacturer of business and military airplanes included secretary-treasurer, president, and then chairman of the board.

Phyllis Pearsall – 1906

The author and cartographer founded Geographers’ A-Z Map Company and produced a modern atlas of London.

Charles Jackson French – 1919

In 1942, French was serving in the Navy on the USS Gregory. When the ship was struck by Japanese gunfire and sunk, French swam through shark-infested waters pulling wounded sailors in a life raft to safety. His only honor was a letter of commendation from Adm. William F. Halsey.

Barbara Walters – 1929

The television journalist became the first woman to co-anchor an evening news program. Walters launched her television career in 1961 when NBC hired her for the Today show. In 1976, ABC wooed the journalist away with a $1 million annual salary and the opportunity to become the first woman co-anchor.

bell hooks – 1952

Born Gloria Jean Watkins, the outspoken activist wrote several books including Rock My Soul: Black People and Self-Esteem and Feminism is for Everybody: Passionate Politics.

W. Daniel Hillis – 1956

The innovative businessman founded Thinking Machines Corporation. He is a pioneer of parallel processing computers which allows two microprocessors to handle different parts of a complex task.

Keely Shaye Smith – 1963

The broadcast journalist and documentary filmmaker has earned numerous awards for both facets of her career. She began her journalism career at NBC as a correspondent for the show Unsolved Mysteries.

Will Smith – 1968

The accomplished actor got his start as the Fresh Prince in 1988 which led to the television sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Since then, Smith has starred in numerous films including the Men in Black Series, Ali, The Pursuit of Happyness, and Aladdin.

Ain't There (dere) No More - New Orleans

Keith Pop Evans 

212 Bourbon St.

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Fiftiesville

The first Burger King restaurant when it was called Insta-Burger King in Jacksonville, Florida in the fifties!

Old School Do You Remember? 

2023 Louisiana Festivals

Summer Fun: Festivals & Events, 2023

September

Sept 23-Oct 8 NOLAxNOLA

29-30: The Bogalusa Blues and Heritage Festival

Sept 30-Oct 1 National Fried Chicken Festival

October

6-8: Gretna Heritage Festival

6-8: Gentilly Fest

7: Bluesberry Music and Art Festival, Covington

OnPath Federal Credit Union Is Proud to Announce That We Are Now Part of the

Juntos Avanzamos - Together We Advance Family! Join us for this FREE event and enjoy, food, music, and fun as we celebrate our partnership! Open to all and did we mention FREE!

Prytania Theatre

Rene Brunet's Classic Cinema Series is back later this month! Featuring some of your favorite films from the past curated in honor of Rene Brunet, including:

Psycho (1960): October 1 & 4 + more

View all upcoming showings & get your tickets now at theprytania.com/uptown

It’s Fettuccine Frenzy at Middendorf’s Manchac & Middendorf’s Slidell! Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in September, handmade paper-thin fettuccine is on the menu.

This mouth-watering dish is served with your choice of classic Alfredo or Marinara Sauce and topped with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese with optional add-ons of shrimp, crabmeat and chicken.

• Fettuccine with Alfredo Sauce topped with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese 15.25
• Fettuccine with Marinara Sauce topped with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese 15.25
• Optional add-ons:
• Shrimp 10.95
• Crabmeat 9.95
• Chicken 6.95
• Side of Fettuccine topped with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese 9.50

Fun Facts:

• Our handmade, paper-thin fettuccine was a guest favorite at Bella Luna in the French Quarter. Bella Luna was a fine dining restaurant owned and operated by Horst and Karen Pfeifer. It closed due to Hurricane Katrina and never reopened. The memory of Bella Luna lives on through Fettuccine Frenzy at Middendorf’s. Same Pasta. Same Taste. None of the Fancy.
• Middendorf’s Owner and European Master Chef Horst Pfeifer makes the fettuccine from scratch which consists solely of Semolina flour and eggs. It’s a very time consuming process to make the fettuccine so paper-thin, but it’s definitely worth it.
• Fettuccine is available all day (lunch and dinner).
• Our full menu is also available.
• Uncooked fettuccine is also available for purchase to make a quick meal at home.

We hope you can join us for Fettuccine Frenzy — Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in September!

Middendorf's Manchac

Open:  Wednesday-Sunday, 10:30am-9:00pm 

Location: 30160 Hwy 51 S, Akers (Manchac), LA 70421

Phone: (985) 386-6666 

Middendorf's Slidell

Open:  Wednesday-Sunday, 10:30am-9:00pm 

Location: 1951 Oak Harbor Blvd., Slidell, LA 70461 

Phone: (985) 771-7777 

Palace Cafe

Palace Café is now serving breakfast!

Wednesday-Friday, 8:30-11AM

Enjoy breakfast specials like Crabmeat Cheesecake, Bananas Foster Pancakes, and more...

Coming up....

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• 9/29/23 - Brent Gentry & Lynda Gayle

Katie's Restaurant

• 3701 Iberville St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana

(504) 488-6582

Steak & Martini Night Every Wednesday!

8oz Filet

House Martini

Fully Loaded Baked Potato

All for $30 dollars! Every Wednesday here at Katie’s Restaurant & Bar!

Grand Re-Opening Celebration

Date: Thursday, September 28th

Time: 11:00 am – 2:30 pm

Location: Liberty’s Kitchen, 300 N Broad Street

Join us to celebrate the eagerly anticipated re-opening of our café! Prepare your taste buds for a delightful journey featuring a blend of Liberty's Kitchen classics you've been craving, alongside an array of exciting new offerings. Be the first to try our updated menu, and as a token of our appreciation, we have something special for the first 100 customers. It's a culinary experience you'll want to share with friends and family. See you there!

• 2023 Concert Series
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• Music lovers are invited to City Park for the popular Thursdays at Twilight concert series. Bring your friends and enjoy mint juleps and array of musicians indoors at the Pavilion of the Two Sisters (1 Victory Avenue, NOLA 70124). Admission is $15. Cocktails, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase. No outside food, drink or pets allowed. 
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• City Park policy states no refunds, rain checks or exchanges will be issued for fundraisers. In the event of cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, we ask ticket holders to consider their purchase a donation to the Park.
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• Gates Open - 5:00pm
• Performances - 6:00-8:00pm
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• Thursdays at Twilight is sponsored by the Louis and Virginia Clemente Foundation, Inc. with support from WWNO 89.9 FM.
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• September 21 - John Boutte
• $15.00
• + fees
• Voted best male vocalist of the year at both the Best of the Beat and the Big Easy Awards. Those who were lucky to attend his last concert at the Garden were part of a magical night.
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• September 28 - Wanda Rouzan and A Taste of New Orleans
• $15.00
• + fees
• Wanda is known as one of the Crescent City’s premier musical ambassadors. Wanda fuses Blues and Jazz, Gospel and Soul, into a ‘jump on your feet and sing along’ music revival. 
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• October 5 - The New Orleans Mystics
• $15.00
• + fees
• Songs from the Temptations, O’Jays, Marvin Gaye, and Otis Redding will all be part of this soulful tribute to some of the greatest music from the 1970s. Get your tickets early. Always a sellout!
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• October 26 - Paul Soniat with Special Guests
• $15.00
• + fees
• Singer-songwriter Paul Soniat adds a string section, violins, and cello, to his band giving his songs a different, fuller sound. This will be an exciting and memorable night of music. 
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• November 2 - Sharon Martin
• $15.00
• + fees
• Sharon Martin as one of the "Ladies of Soul”. She has worked with New Orleans legends, Deacon John, Ellis Marsalis, Walter Payton, Nicholas Payton and many others. 
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• November 9 - The Walrus and Electric Yat Quartet
• $15.00
• + fees
• The Walrus + Electric Yat Quartet brings The Beatles catalog to life with a string ensemble. They sold out their last appearance so get your tickets now!

Robert Gates

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I had the honor of playing the Bogalusa Blues & Heritage Festival in Louisiana last year and excited for Gregg Wright to be playing it this year on Sat 9/30 at 5pm! Ellen Stringfield Hobgood and Jon Sorey you have a BEAST on your hands, cut ‘em loose!!! Thanks for all you do!!!

Get your tickets at Bogalusablues.com

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TODAY AT 11 PM – 2 AM

Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers

Blue Nile

New Orleans Jazz Museum

Announcing our Exciting Lineup

The New Orleans Jazz Museum and the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park are proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Starting Friday, September 22 through Friday, October 13, you can enjoy weekly live music performances as we honor Hispanic Heritage Month. Prepare to immerse yourself in the vibrant cultures and traditions of Latin America through these captivating performances. The concerts will be held inside our third-floor Performance Center every Friday @ 2 PM with two special Balcony shows in the museum’s courtyard on Tuesday, September 19 & Tuesday, October 10 starting at 5:00 PM.

Mark your calendars for a month-long celebration, connection & fun for everyone!

FREE admission for all!

2023 HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION LINE-UP

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Jaleo Flamenco 2:00 PM

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6 Los Guiros 2:00 PM

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10 Rumba Buena 5:00 P.M. BALCONY CONCERT

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13 Oscar Linero 2:00 PM

All events are free and open to the public; seating is limited and offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Learn more about our program admission policy.

 Kermit's Treme Mother In Law Lounge.

 · New Orleans 

Fried catfish starting at noon every Friday at the mother-in-law lounge all day long

• 1500 N Claiborne Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
• (504) 814-1819

The Topcats

St Angela Merici School

The Topcats continues their Fall Festival Season at the St. Angela Merici Catfish Festival in Metairie, LA on Friday, September 29th at 7:00! The band has been rockin' St. Angela for a long time now! They always look forward the helping the kids of St. Angela while providing a great party for everyone! Come support St. Angela Merici!

835 Melody Dr Metairie, LA 70002

John Papa Gros

New Orleans own award winning original rock band from the 90’s is back for one show.

MuleBone: Mark Mullins - trombone/vocals, John Gros - organ/keys/guitar/vocals, Jimmy Robinson - guitar/vocals, Mike Barras - drums, Dave Pomerleau - bass/vocals.

Friday Sept. 29, 2023 - 7pm doors, 8pm show.

Chickie Wah Wah

Woodlands Conservancy

It's almost time for our Open Woods celebration!

Visit Woodlands Preserve on Saturday, September 30th from 10am to 1pm for an afternoon of food, fun, nature and a firsthand look at the progress we’ve made with our restoration projects.

Enjoy guided interpretive hikes, a raffle and giveaways as well as free hot dogs and snowballs. Guests will also have the opportunity to sign-up for the 2023 Hike-a-Thon scheduled for October 1 – October 21. Join us and start logging your miles one day early! For more information, contact info@woodlandsconservancy.org.

Woodlands Conservancy

Our Open Woods celebration on Saturday, September 30th from 10am-1pm will feature a guided interpretive hike with Dr. Aimée Thomas!

Dr. Thomas is a professor in the Dept. of Biological Sciences at Loyola & currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Louisiana Master Naturalists of Greater New Orleans. On this hike, we’ll learn about pollinators & other small wonders of nature that can be found at Woodlands Preserve! Hike will begin at 11:15 am.

This event is free & open to the public.

Dog Adoption Event - TODAY

~ Every Saturday, 10am-4pm ~

Petsmart @ 1000 S Clearview Pkwy

Big dogs

Small dogs

Puppies

Seniors

Just looking to play with some pups? That's cool too! Need some volunteer opportunities? Sign up! Looking to foster! You're the best!

Hosted by Rolling River Rescue and Greta's Ark Rescue

THE DOOKY CHASE KITCHEN: LEAH’S LEGACY cooking series celebrates Leah Chase, the “Queen of Creole Cuisine.”

The 26-part cooking series, produced by WYES-TV in New Orleans, was shot on location at Dooky Chase’s Restaurant with dishes prepared by younger generations of the Chase family who have led the restaurant since Leah’s death in 2019.

Viewers will meet Leah’s grandson, Edgar “Dook” Chase IV, who now oversees the restaurant’s kitchen; her niece Cleo Robinson, who joined Leah in the kitchen in 1980; and the restaurant’s newest chef, Leah’s great-granddaughter Zoe Chase. Paired with some of the menus are specialty cocktails crafted by Leah’s granddaughter Eve Marie Haydel, the restaurant’s beverage manager who has updated drink recipes from the restaurant’s earlier days. Granddaughter Chase Kamata narrates. Each 30-minute episode explores a new take on Creole classics and a different chapter of the restaurant’s history.

See it every Saturday at 10am and on Sundays at 11:30am. Watch on WYES-TV and stream on wyes.org/live and on the WYES and PBS Apps. Out of WYES’ viewing area?

QUICK LOOK CALENDAR:

SEPTEMBER 30TH: JNV FT.

JOHNNY SKETCH + THE DIRTY NOTES

OCTOBER 14TH: JNV FT.

FLOW TRIBE

NOVEMBER 18TH: JNV FT.

DELTAPHONIC

DECEMBER 2ND: JNV FT.

PINE LEAF BOYS

 Wild Bush Farm & Vineyard81250 Hwy 1082

Bush, LA 70431

(985) 892-9742

• 830 Conti St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
• (504) 577-2237

Great news! October 2023 Angola Prison Rodeo tickets are on sale! All tickets are $20.00.

angolarodeo.com

The Angola Prison Rodeo is returning in October.

Every Sunday in October, the public can go to the rodeo with inmate cowboys competing in games such as bull riding. The rodeo opens at 8 a.m. and its big event, “Wildest Show in the South”, begins at 1 p.m.

Rodeo fans can also listen to inmate bands and shop for prisoner arts and crafts including jewelry, paintings, woodwork and more.

Police: Reported shooting at Mohican-Prescott Crossover leaves one injured

Children will also be able to ride ponies, play carnival games and ride a carousel. Tickets can be purchased here or by calling 225-655-2030 or 225-655-2607, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Philip Melancon

Mancini’s music was the soundtrack of mid-century Hollywood. He contributed to over 250 movies and scores of T.V. shows. To name a few: Peter Gunn and The Pink Panther in the 50’s, Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Two for the Road in the 60’s, Darling Lili in the 70’, and Victor / Victoria in the 80’s. The focus of Mancini by Moonlight is the lyrical songs of Mancini. Although this giant of American music was recognized for his sweeping scores, here we feature his songs with lyrics. Moon River, Days of Wine and Roses, Charade, It Had Better Be Tonight and such. It’s a rich library of exceptional melodies coupled with the masterful lyrics of Johnny Mercer, Leslie Bricusse and Jay Livingston.

Mancini by Moonlight: the cabaret, will be performed by the seasoned duo of Heidi and Phil Melancon. Joined to their hips the ever so hip David Cook and Alden Hagardorn.

See you under the twinkling stars of Monkey Hill.

WEEK 4 · Sun 10/01 · 12:00 PM CDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

FOX

CAESARS SUPERDOME

WEEK 5 · Sun 10/08 · 12:00 PM CDT

AT

New England Patriots

CBS

GILLETTE STADIUM

WEEK 6 · Sun 10/15 · 12:00 PM CDT

AT

Houston Texans

FOX

NRG STADIUM

WEEK 7 · Thu 10/19 · 7:15 PM CDT

Jacksonville Jaguars

Prime Video

CAESARS SUPERDOME

WEEK 8 · Sun 10/29 · 12:00 PM CDT

AT

Indianapolis Colts

FOX

LUCAS OIL STADIUM

WEEK 9 · Sun 11/05 · 12:00 PM CST

Chicago Bears

CBS

CAESARS SUPERDOME

WEEK 10 · Sun 11/12 · 12:00 PM CST

AT

Minnesota Vikings

FOX

U.S. BANK STADIUM

WEEK 11

BYE

WEEK 12 · Sun 11/26 · 12:00 PM CST

AT

Atlanta Falcons

FOX

MERCEDES-BENZ STADIUM

WEEK 13 · Sun 12/03 · 12:00 PM CST

Detroit Lions

FOX

CAESARS SUPERDOME

WEEK 14 · Sun 12/10 · 12:00 PM CST

Carolina Panthers

FOX

CAESARS SUPERDOME

WEEK 15 · Sun 12/17 · 12:00 PM CST

New York Giants

FOX

CAESARS SUPERDOME

WEEK 16 · Thu 12/21 · 7:15 PM CST

AT

Los Angeles Rams

Prime Video

SOFI STADIUM

WEEK 17 · Sun 12/31 · 12:00 PM CST

AT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

FOX

RAYMOND JAMES STADIUM

WEEK 18 · TBD

Atlanta Falcons

CAESARS SUPERDOME

New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA) and Morris Jeff Community School

600 Homer Plessy Way, New Orleans, LA 70117

Duration: 3 hr

Public 

Join us for a showcase of visual art from students at Morris Jeff Community School.

ONE NIGHT ONLY

Wednesday, October 4 from 4pm-7pm

5 Press Gallery on the NOCCA campus

600 Homer Plessy Way, New Orleans

Free and open to the community

Organized by Teresa Anasagasti

CALMnola

You're invited to our annual In My Mind benefit bringing awareness to psychosis An extraordinary night of art and music exploring psychosis recovery which is often misunderstood and stigmatized.

Art market featuring artists with lived experience of psychosis

Special guest, Michelle Hammer will be representing her clothing brand Schizophrenic.NYC. Items available for purchase.

Musical guest, The Kazzettes

Musical guest, Raph & The Rotation

Open bar with curated cocktails

Joel's Catering

BUY TICKETS NOW (we sold out early last year)!

https://calmnola.org/events/

Arts District of New Orleans

#FACTS, in 1980, our organization and @cacnola founded 𝘼𝙧𝙩 𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙨' 𝙎𝙖𝙠𝙚, the popular annual celebration of art in our beautiful district. In the years since, the event has grown and spread to what is now a city-wide celebration, and we're here for it!

𝙒𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙜𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙟𝙤𝙞𝙣 𝙪𝙨 𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙣𝙩𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙤𝙣 𝙊𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙗𝙚𝙧 7𝙩𝙝 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 5-9 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙣! 𝙒𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 19 𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙯𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙜𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙢𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙪𝙢𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙣𝙚𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙙, 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙡𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚. 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧, 𝙬𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙊𝙑𝙀𝙍 100 𝙚𝙭𝙝𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙨!

National Shrine of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos · 

Join us for the Seelos Healing Masses on Sunday, October 8, at St. Mary's Assumption Church. English Mass at 1pm and Vietnamese Mass at 3pm. The Gift Shop, located in the Seelos Welcome Center, will be open from 10am - 12:30pm and after the Vietnamese Mass until 6pm.

We the People of Harahan

Kayla Anne Steele 

TRUNK-R-TREAT

Get those costumes early and give them their FULL use this year! Starting off with our AMAZING St. Rita Trunk-R-Treat. There are so many in our community this year

*** SEEKING CARS ****

(Don’t have to be a part of St. Rita we welcome everyone)

504-296-8177 or Kayla20112014@gmail.com

Your trunk can be super simple or you can GO ALL OUT!!! This is such a fun time for our kiddos! Please sign up!

Save The Dates!!!! This Historical Drama Is Free!!!

Bayou Coral Bash 

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Come to Bayou Coral Bash 2023 and checkout 16 awesome coral vendors and all of the coral you need for your reef! Get a FREE pair of Bayou Reefkeeping coral glasses with EVERY online ticket purchase!

New Orleans - Mayor LaToya Cantrell and the New Orleans Police Department along with other city officials will kick off the 40th annual Night Out Against Crime beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday October 17 at the Milne Recreation Center, 5420 Franklin Avenue.

The event is free to the public and will feature music, food and drinks, family-friendly activities, various community resources and more! TNew Orleans - Mayor LaToya Cantrell and the New Orleans Police Department along with other city officials will kick off the 40th annual Night Out Against Crime beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday October 17 at the Milne Recreation Center, 5420 Franklin Avenue.

The event is free to the public and will feature music, food and drinks, family-friendly activities, various community resources and more! There will also be special appearances by NOPD's Mounted and K-9 Units.

Night Out Against Crime brings together citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials to raise crime prevention awareness, reduce crime and increase support for local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.

Residents, businesses and organizations can register their own parties by visiting:

nola.gov/nopd/night-out/

Participants are encouraged to post photos from the Night Out Against Crime festivities on social media using the hashtag #NightOutNOLA. The NOPD's official social media handle is @NOPDNEWS. Be sure to tag us! 

For more information about Night Out Against Crime, please contact Public Affairs at 504-658-5858 or by email at nopdpio@nola.gov

here will also be special appearances by NOPD's Mounted and K-9 Units.

Night Out Against Crime brings together citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials to raise crime prevention awareness, reduce crime and increase support for local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.

Residents, businesses and organizations can register their own parties by visiting:

nola.gov/nopd/night-out/

Participants are encouraged to post photos from the Night Out Against Crime festivities on social media using the hashtag #NightOutNOLA. The NOPD's official social media handle is @NOPDNEWS. Be sure to tag us! 

For more information about Night Out Against Crime, please contact Public Affairs at 504-658-5858 or by email at nopdpio@nola.gov

• 86 Valhi Blvd, Houma, LA, United States, Louisiana
• (985) 580-7289

On Halloween night, Tue., Oct. 31, from 9-11pm tune in to WYES for MORGUS PRESENTS: THE HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL.

You'll see Dr. Morgus and his assistants Chopsley and Eric create an interdimensional machine that allows Morgus to communicate and join the supernatural world of ghosts. In between vintage Morgus segments from the 1980s is "The House on Haunted Hill," a 1959 film starring Vincent Price.

Martha AbolishIce Alguera

Save the Date for the OG "mermaid" parade honoring the Great Mother, YEMAYA!!!!! Mother of all fish and protectress of women, children. Let's talk about preserving and cleaning our waters.

We do this parade/procession with Spirit guiding us and Yemaya always directing our path.

Yes the beautiful costuming is always fun and encouraged but this is more of a spirit walk from the Bayou to the River to the sound of the @yemayayas777 and @tamojuntonola providing backing music.

Stay tuned for info on song rehearsals. Come sing with us! Collective singing is healing.

In partnership with CRC We Care, We Share, we will be providing Thanksgiving Meals to the community. The past year has been challenging for many, and this is a simple way for us to say, “We see you, and we are here for you!” 

We will distribute boxes of food containing a frozen turkey (if available) or ham along with non-perishable food items. No voucher necessary. 

• Nov 18, 2023
• 9am–12pm

LOCATION

Vineyard Church of New Orleans

4340 Sal Lentini Pkwy

Kenner, LA 70065

In partnership with CRC We Care, We Share, we will be providing Christmas Meals to the community. The past year has been challenging for many, and this is a simple way for us to say, “We see you, and we are here for you!” 

We will distribute 1500 boxes of food containing a frozen turkey (if available) or ham along with non-perishable food items while supplies last.

• NO VOUCHERS NEEDED
• When you arrive, please follow the directions of our volunteers. 
• We will load the food directly into your vehicle.
• Dec 16, 2023
• 9am–12pm

LOCATION

Vineyard Church of New Orleans

4340 Sal Lentini Pkwy

Kenner, LA 70065

Billy Nungesser Lt. Governor of Louisiana

Sponsored · Paid for by Office of the Lieutenant Governor 

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Exciting news from the Office of Lt. Governor and the Office of Tourism! We're thrilled to announce the stunning new design for our float as we gear up for our 3rd year in the 2024 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California.

This year’s theme is “Celebrating a World of Music: The Universal Language." Our float features a larger-than-life Mardi Gras jester, fleur de lis, second-line inspired umbrellas, and lots of purple, green, and gold.