Join us on Saturday, January 20th, at the 1st Quarter Neighborhood Leaders’ Roundtable on

Neighborhood Economic Revitalization!

Neighborhood Engagement’s 1^st Quarter 2024 Neighborhood Leaders’ Roundtable is approaching!

Come discuss Neighborhood Economic Revitalization and how it impacts you!  

What's underdeveloped in your community? What is just too much? How do neighborhood leaders and City government manage small business corridor and overall economic development in our community? What is the process? How can your voice best be heard in that process?  

Come learn and discuss with your neighbors and the City's leaders in Economic Development, City Planning, Historic Preservation, and Permitting!

The roundtable will start with breakfast at 8:30 am, Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Cafe Reconcile, 1631 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70113. The official program will begin at 9 am and end promptly at 11 am. 

Register at ​NLRSpring2024.splashthat.com!  

Historic New Orleans Collection buys old K-Paul's Kitchen for $5M

• By STEPHANIE RIEGEL

The Historic New Orleans Collection has purchased the original K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen building at 416 Chartres Street in the French Quarter for $5 million, further expanding its campus of museums, exhibition space, and research facilities in the heart of the Vieux Carre.

It's the second time in less than two years that the iconic building, from which the late Chef Paul Prudhomme launched a nationwide Cajun cooking craze in the 1980s, has changed hands. In 2022, a local group bought the building with plans to turn it into a breakfast and lunch spot, but those plans fell through.

When the property came back on the market earlier this year, the organization jumped at the chance to buy it, said President and CEO Daniel Hammer. The three-story, 175-year-old building is immediately adjacent to THNOC’s Williams Research Center, which is the largest repository of material related to New Orleans history and culture in the U.S.

“Any time a building goes up for sale right next door to you in the French Quarter, it’s a rare opportunity,” Hammer said. “We moved quickly because we consider this to be an investment in our future.”

The purchase is significant because it will enable the organization to pursue long-term plans to renovate its flagship complex of buildings anchored by its headquarters at 533 Royal St. Offices and studios currently housed in that complex will relocate to the new building on Chartres Street and the entire Royal Street property will be turned into a museum dedicated to New Orleans' heritage.

“We are trying to create an environment that really serves both our millions of visitors as well as our residents and the people who work in the French Quarter,” Hammer said.

Colorful history

The 12,400-square-foot former restaurant at 416 Chartres St. dates back to the 1850s. It was heavily renovated after the hurricane of 1915, which badly damaged it along with much of the city. The building got another makeover in 1979, when Prudhomme and his wife, K. Hinrichs Prudhomme, opened K-Paul’s.

With its casual atmosphere and focus on regional cuisine, the restaurant inspired a generation of chefs and turned Prudhomme into a global ambassador for Cajun cooking back before celebrity chefs were a thing. Prudhomme’s family continued to operate the restaurant after his death in 2015, but closed it permanently in 2020 amid COVID-era restrictions and uncertainties.

In June 2022, local businessman Robert Thompson, whose company Angevin & Co. redeveloped the Frenchmen Hotel in the Marigny, purchased the building for an undisclosed price. At the time, his plans called for transforming it into an all-day breakfast and lunch spot to be called French Quarter Boulangerie.

Work began on the building’s interior and the old restaurant furniture and fixtures were removed. But the project came to a halt earlier this year and the building was put back on the market for $6.9 million.

The HNOC had been interested in the property the first time it was listed, but with all the old restaurant equipment still inside, it didn’t make sense for the organization to buy it. When it went back on the market this year, its interior gutted, the organization jumped at the chance to acquire it, Hammer said.

"We were already familiar with the property so we were able to move pretty quickly," he said.

NOLA Christmas Fest Returns December 2023

By: Abby Palopoli

THE JOYS OF CHRISTMAS IN NOLA

Coming this December is the 10th Anniversary of a classic New Orleans holiday attraction. Nola ChristmasFest, presented by Coca-Cola, will be hosted in the New Orleans Convention Center from December 23-30. There will be dining options such as Mrs. Claus's Sweet Shop, Mistletoe Grill, and Polar Pub filled with holiday treats.

"For 10 years, families, friends and neighbors have gathered at the Convention Center to share in the holiday season together and create cherished memories," said Michael J. Sawaya, Convention Center President and CEO, in a press release.

"As we reflect on the past 10 years, we look forward to hosting this holiday tradition each year, and welcome everyone to celebrate the spirit of the season with us," said Sawaya, in a press release.

At Christmas Fest, locals and visitors can enjoy several activities that are filled with holiday cheer. This years event features a brand new ice rink, a gingerbread village, Santa and friends visits, ice slides, and entertainment everyone can enjoy. The rides, Jolly Jingler and Big Blast Blizzard, are returning this year along with other carnival rides for all ages.

Skating with Santa will be returning on Friday, December 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. For this special event, guests can enjoy doughnuts, coffee, and hot cocoa as they skate with Santa. All of this will take place before doors open for entry to the regular session of the day. A separate ticket purchase is required for Skating with Santa.

Each day opens at 11 a.m., closes at 3:30 p.m. for an hour, and then reopens at 4:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. However, on Christmas Eve, the day starts at 11 a.m. and closes at 3:30 p.m. On Christmas Day, the event will open at 1 p.m. and close at 5 p.m.

Tickets for Nola ChristmasFest

Tickets are available for purchase on weekdays for $25 and $30 on Saturdays and Sundays. Ticket purchases are valid for a single admission on the specific day and session selected and each session lasts four and a half hours. Tickets are available online for both NOLA Christmas Fest and Skating with Santa. For guests under the age of 18, a parent or guardian is required for admission. The event is credit card only for tickets and concession purchases. The ParkMobile app can be used to reserve parking spaces.

If you love the stage and you'd like to get involved, apply to become a volunteer entertainer. As a volunteer, you'd receive complimentary admission to the festival and you'd be provided with technical support, sound, and stage lighting.

December 24: Open 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

12:30 p.m.: Special Christmas Eve Performance by The Victory Belles

December 25: Open 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m.: Mini toy giveaway for kids under 12 years old (limited quantity)

Event by The Roosevelt New Orleans, a Waldorf Astoria Hotel

130 Roosevelt Way New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70112

Tickets

www.showclix.com/event/tbt23

Public 

Join us this holiday season for Teddy Bear Tea at The Roosevelt New Orleans! Our elves are busy preparing for this popular event that delights and excites children of all ages! Santa and Mrs. Claus will welcome you and your children while you enjoy a presentation of delicious holiday food, specialty teas, and tasty pastries, as well as sparkling wine and mimosas for Mom and Dad.

Individual seats are available for pre-paid, non-refundable purchase.

To make reservations, please book online at https://www.showclix.com/event/tbt23 or by calling (504) 335-3129 Monday – Friday from 8am - 6:30pm.

Sat, Dec 23

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Sat, Dec 23

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Sat, Dec 23

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Sat, Dec 23

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Sun, Dec 24

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Interested

Wed, Dec 27

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Interested

Wed, Dec 27

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Interested

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Meaningful

Preposterous

Believable

514 Frenchmen St. , New Orleans, LA 70116

P: (504) 944-8461

SATURDAY DEC 23 OPEN AT 11 AM FOR LUNCH

THE JAYWALKERS11:00AM-1:45PM

BOARDWALKER & THE 3 FINGER SWINGERS2:15PM-6PM

JOHNNY MASTRO BLUES6:30PM-9:30PM

PAGGY PRINE AND SOUTHERN SOUL10:00PM-2:00AM

SUNDAY DEC 24 OPEN FOR LUNCH AT 1 PM

THE VILLIANS1:15PM-5:00PM

BOARDWALKER AND THE THREE FINGER SWINGERS5:30PM-8:30PM

ED WILLS BLUES 4 $ALE9:00PM-12:00AM

MONDAY DEC 25 CLOSED FOR DAY MERRY CHRISTMAS

TUESDAY DEC 26 OPEN 1 PM FOR LUNCH

THE VILLIANS 1:15PM-5:00PM

TRS5:30PM-8:30PM

JOE GELINI9:00PM-MIDNIGHT

Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots

HOMAGE TO TREES:

An art exhibition celebrating Live Oak Trees throughout our Region 

THE ART CALLS OUT THE NEED FOR 

GREATER CARE AND LOVE FOR OUR TREES

Saturday, December 23

12 - 4PM

Crevasse 22 l River House

at 8122 Saro Lane in St. Bernard, Louisiana

The Creative Alliance of New Orleans' "Homage to Trees" exhibition offers some of the most unique and beautiful work shown this year in New Orleans. I'm just a little prejudiced, but my opinion was shared by the many who attended our opening on Sunday at Crevasse 22 | River House at 8122 Saro Lane in St. Bernard Parish. So we decided to have a second opening event just before Christmas on this coming Saturday, December 23, from 12pm to 4pm. Take a 25 minute ride along the Mississippi, to see, buy, and GIVE ART! 

   There's something for everyone from serious contemporary art buyers to those who appreciate the beauty of traditional Plein Air work, or art made while outside in nature.

   With books on trees, and a beautiful calendar with a work of art for every month, and photographs of both the beauty and dangers to our precious Live Oaks, we promise a great day at a classic Louisiana beautiful and peaceful site adjacent to Bayou Terre-Aux-Boeufs, now a deep lake following the natural crevasse in the Mississippi river levee near the site in 1922. Enjoy some holiday treats, and visit with friends. Our site, which includes a sculpture garden, has become a community visiting site as well as an art gallery. For more information, call Jeanne Nathan, 504.218.4807.

Crevasse 22 | River House

8122 Saro Lane

St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana 70085

For more information contact 504-218-4807

Dominic Massa

We're happy to bring a piece of the past back to WYES starting this weekend. GREAT CHEFS OF NEW ORLEANS, the vintage TV series that began WYES’ legacy of award-winning nationally broadcast cooking shows, returns to the station – 40 years after its debut. Tune in Saturdays at 1pm. The original 26 episodes of GREAT CHEFS OF NEW ORLEANS will air on WYES, followed by other episodes of the multi-part series every Saturday.

Thanks to executive producer John Shoup for sharing the series (produced and directed by the late John Beyer) with us. It begins Saturday in the kitchen of the legendary Chef Warren Leruth, and you'll see many other local icons below in the weeks to come. For all the episodes, the distinctive voices of Mary Lou Conroy and Andres Calandria narrate, with original music from the Charlie Byrd Trio, the Dukes of Dixieland and Banu Gibson. LeRuth’s Gourmet Foods Andreas Preuss Marc Preuss Frank G Wong

What is the only letter that doesn't appear in any of the names of the 50 US states?

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The one letter that is not in any U.S. state name is the letter "Q."

What does "plausible" mean?

Simple

Meaningful

Preposterous

Believable

What does "plausible" mean?

Believable

plausible (plaw-zuh-buhl)

Definition: seeming reasonable or probable

Origin: From the Latin word plausibilis, meaning worthy of applause or approval.

Example: It was plausible that the suspect had committed the crime, but the lack of evidence made it difficult to prove.

Believable is essentially synonymous with plausible. When something is believable, it is reasonable to accept it as true or truthful. Both words describe something that is plausible or convincing, and can be used interchangeably in many contexts. However, believable can also refer to things that are generally accepted as true, while plausible is more often used to describe something that might be true but has not been proven. In other words, something can be believable even if it is not plausible, but if something is plausible, it is also believable.

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NOBT's Nutcracker

neworleansballettheatre.com

Don't miss the final weekend of the New Orleans Ballet Theatre's production of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker from December 23. The performances will be held at the Orpheum Theater and will feature a talented cast of performers, as well as over 120 local children. The two-act ballet will be approximately two hours. Performances each day will be at 2 p.m., with an additional performance on Saturday at 7 p.m., and tickets start at $38.50.

 Khris Royal

The Rabbit Hole

Tickets

www.tixr.com/groups/rabbitholenola/events/khris-royal-friends-88708

Public 

•  ·1228 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
• (504) 354-9709

 A Funky Night Of Music 

 Khris Royal and Friends

Featuring:

- Anjelika “Jelly” Joseph

- David Torkanowsky

- Donald Ramsey

- Chris Melios

- Thomas Glass

 Date: December 23, 2023

 Time: 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM

 DJ Khris Royal kicks things off at 8:00 PM

 Venue: The Rabbit Hole

 Join us for a night of soulful sounds, funky grooves, and good vibes! Let's celebrate the holiday season together with an unforgettable show.

2828 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119







Join Lakeside Shopping Center as we welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus with their friends Rudolph, Frosty and other Christmas favorites!

3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, LA, 70002

Capture your family memory with a visit and photo with Santa!

North Pole Express Train | 10:15 am

Train rides for your little elves begin at 10:15 am!

North Pole Express Train is open:

November 25, 2023 - January 7, 2024

Monday–Saturday: 10 am – 7 pm

Sunday: Noon – 6 pm

$2/ride - Cash Only

Celebration in the Oaks

 New Orleans Botanical Garden

Thru - Dec 30

5:00pm - 11:00pm

City Park glows with than a million lights, Mr. Bingle and holiday displays, as well as dinosaurs, flamingos, a pirate ship, and the animated “12 Yats of Christmas.” The seasonal attraction is accessible by driving or walking tours and the City Park train, and there are dedicated bike nights on Dec. 5 and Dec. 12. The season opens on Thanksgiving (Thursday, Nov. 23), and decorated park attractions include the Botanical Garden, Carousel Gardens and the holiday-decorated Storyland.

New Orleans Botanical Garden

5 Victory Avenue New Orleans, LA 70119

City Park Prepares for Enhanced Celebration in the Oaks

Expanded holiday festival to include Driving Tour, amusement-park rides and reimagined Walking Tour

New Orleans City Park’s Celebration in the Oaks, one of the most-spectacular holiday lights festivals in the country, has fascinated guests for generations. The month-long fundraiser attracts over 135,000 visitors each year who come to see City Park’s famous live oak trees swathed in over a million twinkling lights and discover hundreds of breathtaking displays throughout the Park. This year, THE New Orleans holiday tradition is taking it to another level.

“With the Driving Tour and Walking Tour, this will be the biggest footprint Celebration in the Oaks has had since Hurricane Katrina,” said Cara Lambright, City Park Conservancy CEO. “As our largest annual fundraiser, we can’t wait to share this exciting celebration with our community.”

Boasting more light displays, new attractions and the return of the Botanical Garden Walking Tour, the 2022 Celebration will offer a variety of options, and price points, for guests to choose from.

Highlights this year include:

2.25-mile Driving Tour with enhanced displays

Walking Tour with Botanical Garden access and Carousel Gardens Amusement Park rides included

Multiple dedicated Bike Nights

Botanical Garden Dripping Tree, Poinsettia Tree, Historic Train Garden and “Cajun Night Before Christmas”

Carousel Gardens Train, Christmas Tree, Mr. Bingle and free marshmallows and hot chocolate

Holiday-themed Storyland

Iconic LED dinosaurs, flamingos and pirate ship

New exhibits such Toy Land, a 12-foot Dandelion Meadow Display and Winter Wonderland

“We heard the call of the community and challenged ourselves to step it up,” said Julie LaCour, Director of CITO/Special Events. “We know how important this event is to visitors, and we feel confident this year’s final product will make memories for folks that will last a lifetime.”

City Park Conservancy’s annual operating budget is largely reliant on self-generated activities, often weather dependent, and Celebration in the Oaks plays a key role in funding the Park’s continued maintenance and beauty each year, providing nearly 10% of the Park’s annual budget. The public’s investment and attendance at Celebration in the Oaks supports City Park’s success going forward.

For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit CelebrationInTheOaks.com.

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WHEN

Nov. 24, 2022 – Jan. 1, 2023

Closed Mondays and Tuesdays until 12/19

Closed Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve

WHERE

New Orleans City Park

Driving Tour Entrance: 2 Friederichs Ave, NOLA 70124

Walking Tour Entrance: 7 Victory Ave, NOLA 70124

TICKETS

For pricing structure, schedule and more, visit CelebrationInTheOaks.com.

. (Photo by Chris Granger | The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate)

PHOTO BY CHRIS GRANGER

130 Roosevelt Way New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70112

5PM

During the Christmas season, almost every local has made their way through the cold streets of downtown New Orleans to see the lobby of the romantic Roosevelt Hotel.

Faux tree stems wrapped in glimmering white lights stand tall as they hover over guests and nearly touch the ceiling chandeliers. Neighboring the branches are snow-white Christmas trees covered in red ribbons and ornaments. Both decors line the lobby in a perfect, picturesque pattern.

Hence, it isn't hard to understand why Travel and Leisure named the Roosevelt one of the 15 most festive hotels in the U.S. during the holiday season.

“Our hotel guests, New Orleanians and tourists from all over the world come to The Roosevelt at this time of year because it is truly the brightest, most brilliant place to bring out the holiday spirit,” Tod Chambers, general manager of the Roosevelt, said in a news release.

This year, the Roosevelt is bringing back its beloved Christmas tradition on Nov. 28, unveiling 1,600 feet of garland and 4,000 glass ornaments, the hotel announced Wednesday morning.

New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President and General Manager Mickey Loomis will be there to help switch on the ceremonial lighting of over 112,000 lights, the Roosevelt said in a news release.

The hotel will also be offering various options for holiday dining experiences and drink options at the Sazerac Bar and Teddy's Café.

The Sazerac Bar is bringing back their annual holiday drinks, including the Christmas Cookie — a sweet, vodka-based mixed drink — and the Candy Cane, a sugar drink featuring Rumple Minze. 

CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK

December 16–December 30, 2023

Lafreniere Park

Lafreniere Park sparkles for the holidays with millions of twinkling lights and displays! Constructed with over 10 million LED lights, this holiday favorite features elaborate decorations, artificial snow, and festive light displays that illuminate Lafreniere Park, while adults and kids alike can watch for appearances by Santa, Rudolph, Frosty, Grinch, and Elf.

At Santa’s Express Mail Center, children are able to view Santa’s elves building toys for all the good little girls and boys. Attendees can also enjoy an interactive walking tour set to random scenes from their favorite holiday classics. Children can write a letter to Santa and mail it to him at the Elf Post Office. 

The 37th Annual Christmas in the Park will be held nightly at Lafreniere Park beginning on Friday, Dec. 9, 2021, and ending on Friday, Dec. 30, 2023.

Park Admissions & Entrances

The admission charge per vehicle is $10 in advance or $15 at the gate of the park

Credit and debit cards only. No cash will be taken at the gate. Tickets can be purchased online at https://lafrenierepark.org.

Additionally, the carousel will be open to the public every night till 9pm.

All vehicles must enter from West Napoleon Avenue and exit at Downs Boulevard. Upon entering the park, traffic will flow counterclockwise around the park. The Downs Boulevard Park entrance will close daily at 5:00 pm. The West Napoleon Avenue gate will close at 9:00 p.m. on Sunday – Thursday and 10:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights.

Lafreniere Park will be closed on Christmas Day, Saturday, Dec. 25th, and will reopen on Sunday, Dec. 26th.

Driving and walking tours through the exhibit will be available

• Sunday – Thursday: 5:30pm to 9:00pm
• Friday –Saturday: 5:30pm – 10:00pm

Visit The Northshore

Get ready for the most magical time of the year! The 24th Annual Holiday of Lights is back in Mandeville, Louisiana, and it's brighter and merrier than ever! This year, enjoy a laser light show, SNOW, and more expanded light areas!

NOW THROUGH SUNDAY, DEC. 31

HOLIDAY LIGHTS: 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. nightly, Baton Rouge General, 8585 Picardy Ave. The large green space in front of the hospital is transformed into a twinkling, singing and musically synchronized lights display. $5. eventbrite.com.

City of New Orleans Encourages Residents to Participate in the Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program to Rebuild Wetlands 

NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans today reminded residents of the annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program to restore our wetlands. For over 25 years, this program has contributed to the restoration of the Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge, while preventing them from being placed in landfills. The trees also create an important habitat for birds, fish, crabs, crawfish and shrimp. 

"Every year, our Christmas trees bring light and happiness into our homes, but their significance goes far beyond spreading holiday joy," said Mayor LaToya Cantrell. "Recycling and placing these trees along our eroding coastline to help rebuild our wetlands will assist in the effort to protect our great city and state for generations to come. This robust tree recycling program is another example of how New Orleans will continue to lead in combatting the global climate crisis while promoting innovative opportunities to create a better, greener and more vibrant community. So far, recycled trees have restored an area of marsh equal to approximately 200 football fields. Thank you to our residents who continue to donate their Christmas trees year after year to enhance our coastline restoration efforts."

The program is coordinated by the City's Office of Resilience and Sustainability (ORS) and Department of Sanitation, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Louisiana National Guard.  

“We’re bringing attention to the Christmas Tree Recycling Program today because Black Friday and Small Business Saturday are popular days for New Orleanians to buy and decorate live Christmas trees,” said Director of Economic Development Jeff Schwartz. “The City can only accept trees without tinsel and flocking, and we ask residents to please consider this while decorating your tree.” 

“While we are making great progress, protecting our natural resources remains more important than ever for New Orleans,” said ORS Deputy Chief Resilience Officer Greg Nichols. "The Christmas Tree Recycling Program is a great way for residents to get involved in the fight to restore our coast.”  

Residents are encouraged to place their trees curbside for collection by Department of Sanitation contractors from Jan. 8 - 12, 2024. Trees cannot be flocked, and all ornamentation must be removed before placing them on the curb.  Once they are collected, they will be sorted, bundled and airlifted by helicopter and dropped in targeted sections of the Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge. The City’s goal is to collect 10,000 trees this year.  

“The annual Christmas Tree Drop represents a long-standing partnership between the Louisiana National Guard and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service," said Louisiana National Guard, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Gabriel Ruiz. "It benefits the City of New Orleans and surrounding coastal environment, while also providing valuable training hours for our pilots and crewmembers of the 1st Assault Helicopter Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment."

“I’d like to thank the residents of New Orleans for sharing their Christmas trees with us each year and making their contribution to coastal restoration," said USFWS Refuge Manager Shelley Stiaes. "Their tradition of donating Christmas trees is helping to rebuild our coastline and build habitat for wildlife."

Pups & Pints 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

Make your Sunday a true FUNDAY with Chafunkta Brewery's "Pups and Pints," every Sunday! Bring your dog to the brewery on Sundays and your second pint is free. Don't have a pup or can't bring one? That's OK, as 10% of ALL SALES will go to the Northshore Humane Society.

City Provides Update on Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials Collection for Christmas Holiday

NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans Department of Sanitation today reminded residents and businesses at eligible properties serviced by the City of the solid waste and recyclable materials collection schedule for Monday, Dec. 25 (Christmas Day). 

Outside of the French Quarter and Downtown Development District (DDD), there will be no curbside trash or recycling collection at eligible properties serviced by the City on Monday, Dec. 25.

Service Area

Sanitation Provider

Christmas Holiday Collection Schedule

1 & 4

2

3

Richard's Disposal

IV Waste

Waste Pro

Trash and recycling collection will run a day behind schedule for the remainder of the week

• Trash and recycling collection for Monday locations will occur on Tuesday
• Trash and recycling collection for Tuesday locations will occur on Wednesday
• Trash and recycling collection for Wednesday locations will occur on Thursday
• Trash and recycling collection for Thursday locations will occur on Friday
• Trash and recycling collection for Friday locations will occur on Saturday
• Trash and recycling collection for Saturday will occur on Sunday

5

KBS

Daily curbside trash collection will not be affected at eligible properties serviced by the City within the French Quarter and DDD during the Christmas holiday 

Residents can visit nola.gov/sanitation-collection-schedules/ for their respective sanitation service area/provider and schedule. 

These Greater New Orleans restaurants are open on Christmas Day

by: Bella Dardano

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — As people start to finalize their holiday plans and grab those last-minute gifts, planning a meal can become lost in the shuffle.

It can be easy to get caught up in the spirit of giving, and even easier to forget that last-minute grocery run.

Shop safely this holiday season with tips from Greater New Orleans law enforcement agencies

Whether you need a break this holiday season or cooking isn’t your forte, WGNO put together a list of restaurants in Greater New Orleans open on Christmas Day.

The Boulevard American Bistro

The Boulevard American Bistro is serving a prix-fixe menu on Christmas Day that includes a choice of gumbo or salad, a prime rib with mashed potatoes and a choice of dessert. For more information about pricing and reservations, visit The Boulevard website.

• 4241 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie
• 5171 Citrus Blvd., Elmwood
• 70340 LA-21, Covington
• 534 St. Louis St., New Orleans

Jack Rose

Jack Rose is offering a Prix Fixe-style menu on Christmas Day that includes a choice of appetizer, soup or salad, entree and dessert. For more information about pricing, reservations and hours, visit the Jack Rose website.

• 2031 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans

Domenica

Domenica is serving up a special Christmas menu that offers a choice of appetizers, pasta, entrees and desserts. A kid’s menu will also be available. For more information, visit the Domenica website.

• 123 Baronne St., New Orleans

Gyu-Kaku

Gyu-Kaku will be open on Christmas Day and is offering a limited-time holiday menu. For more information about what’s on the menu, reservations and pricing, visit the Gyu-Kaku website.

• 400 Lafayette St., New Orleans

Compère Lapin

Compère Lapin is serving a three-course prix fixe menu on Christmas Day that will be served family style. A wine pairing will also be available for an additional price. For more information, visit the Compère Lapin website.

• 535 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans

Couvant

Couvant at The Eliza Jane is hosting a three-course Christmas Brunch on Christmas Day “where traditional flavors meet a distinctive New Orleans twist.” For more information about the menu, pricing and reservations, visit The Eliza Jane website.

• 317 Magazine St., New Orleans

The Italian Barrel

The Italian Barrel is serving a special Christmas menu from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. with a choice of soup or salad, pasta, an entree and dessert. For more information about pricing and reservations, visit The Italian Barrel website.

• 1240 Decatur St., New Orleans

King Brasserie & Bar

King Brasserie is open on Christmas Day and is serving a four-course Réveillon menu that will highlight “the beloved Creole flavors often found in the holiday feast.” For more information, visit the King Brasserie & Bar website.

• 521 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans

King Fish New Orleans

King Fish New Orleans is offering a “festive feast” on Christmas Day that includes fried turkey, cornbread dressing, green bean casserole, cornbread and a sweet potato pecan crumble in addition to its regular menu.

• 337 Chartres St., New Orleans

Tujague’s

Tujague’s is offering a special three-course Christmas Day menu with a choice of gumbo or salad, an entree and bread pudding. For more information about the menu, visit the Tujague’s website.

• 429 Decatur St., New Orleans

Flamingo A-Go-Go

Flamingo A-Go-Go is serving up a special meal on Christmas day including fried turkey with crawfish cornbread dressing, gravy, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, cornbread and sweet potato pecan crumble.

• 869 Magazine St., New Orleans

A Tavola Restaurant & Wine Bar

This Metairie Italian restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Christmas Day, according to the A Tavola Facebook page.

• 3413 Veterans Blvd., Metairie

Landry’s Seafood House

Landry’s Seafood House is open on Christmas Day and will be offering a holiday menu with “southern flair.” For more information, visit the Landry’s Seafood House website.

• 620 Decatur St., New Orleans
• 8000 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans

 NOLA Jitterbugs

Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans

Tickets

nolajitterbugsfall2023.dancecamps.org/booking.php

Public 

Join the award-winning (1st place, baby!) NOLA Jitterbugs for a 6-week series with live music in the last class!

Our live music classes with local musicians and culture bearers, as well as our overall emphasis on music appreciation is what makes our lessons stand out among the rest!

Starts Monday Nov 13th at The Contemporary Arts Center!

6-7pm Intro to Swing

For total beginners to swing dancing or dancing of any kind. Also for those looking to refresh their basics and learn some ragtime dances. We use these pre-swing era dances to teach beginners how to step on rhythm, step on rhythm while connected to another person, how to connect in order to lead or follow, you'll learn to syncopate your footwork, and then we'll slowly start to let go of one hand and create the beginnings of what will eventually be a bad-ass swing out.

7:30-8:30 Lindy Hop Vocab - Intermediate Level

This class is gonna give you some must know moves, some technique, some philosophy, and of course, we'll continue to clarify and polish up your swing outs.

No partner required to take either of these classes. Come alone or with friends!

SIGN UP HERE:

https://nolajitterbugsfall2023.dancecamps.org/booking.php

• 900 Camp St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
• (504) 528-3805

St Ann Wine Bar

•  · 22 St Ann Drive, Mandeville, LA, United States, Louisiana
• (985) 249-9801

Join us at St Ann Wine Bar as we kick off our holiday lineup! Here are the artists setting up the ambiance, this holiday season:

Dec 27- 7pm- Rhythm Brothers

Dec 28- 7pm- DEJA Vu

Dec 29- 8pm- PaperChase

Dec 30- 8pm- The Electrix

NY EVE- 8pm- Tease Me Band

Friends of the Cabildo

We are one week away! Join us December 27th - 29th as we step back in time with period-decorated historical homes and courtyards in the heart of the French Quarter with the Friends of the Cabildo's Creole Christmas Holiday Home Tour.

Open ticketing - Homes open from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Self-Guided Tour - Map provided. Tours begin at the 1850 House Museum Store - 523 St. Ann. Tickets are $30 members,

$40 general admission. Visit https://friendsofthecabildo4.ticketing.veevartapp.com/... purchase or call (504) 523-3939 | (504) 524-9118. Day of tickets to be sold at the 1850 House.

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1 PM – 5 PM

German Coast

Farmers Market-

Westbank Bridge Park

13825 River Rd, Luling, LA 70070-6219, United States

Event by Russlie Ostrick and AcroNola

New Marigny Theatre at Church Of Arts & Sciences

Duration: 2 hr

Public 

 8pm - 10pm

We’re loving the new space.  Join us Wednesday nights for Acro Jam! Great opportunity to continue on skills you’ve learned in class, skills you’ve been working on personally, skills you’d like to learn, nunchuck skills or to just get silly with us. Just bring your laughter (and ninja spotting skills)! No partner required. See y’all on the mat!

The New Marigny Theatre (church building)

2301 Marais St on the corner of Marais and Mandeville

$5 minimum donation for the space

Beginner friendly! 

Wed, Dec 27

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Penny's Cafe

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THURSDAY BUFFET $11.95

All you can eat fried chicken, baked chicken, fried okra, pork n' beans, boiled corn & potatoes, broccoli & bacon mac, cornbread, and dessert!

11am-7:30pm

• 5442 E Judge Perez Dr, Violet, LA, United States, Louisiana
• (504) 272-0262

The musicians appearing at the Palm Court are some of the legends of New Orleans music. We have live music five nights a week - dinner 7pm til 11pm. The Palm Court is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays but is available for private party bookings on those days We take group bookings up to 180 persons any day or night of the week. A variety of options are open to such groups and we are very happy to work with our clients to provide their group with a customized evening of entertainment and catering according to their needs.

Reservations Suggested

(504) 525-0200

December 2023

29

7:30 pm

Lars Edegran & Palm Court Jazz Band

30

7:30 pm

Leroy Jones & Katja Toivola w/Crescent City Joymakers

1

7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Kevin Louis & Yolanda Robinson w/Palm Court Jazz Band

1 event,

2

7:30 pm

Louis Ford & Sammy Rimington w/Palm Court Jazz Band

1 event,

3

7:30 pm

Duke Heitger w/Sunday Night Swingsters

1 event,

4

7:30 pm

CLOSED

1 event,

5

7:30 pm

CLOSED

1 event,

6

7:30 pm

Lars Edegran & Palm Court Jazz Band

1 event,

7

7:30 pm

Duke Heitger & Crescent City Joymakers

1 event,

8

7:30 pm

Yolanda Robinson w/Palm Court Jazz Band

1 event,

9

7:30 pm

Will Smith & Palm Court Jazz Band

1 event,

10

7:30 pm

Tom Fischer & Marla Dixon w/Sunday Night Swingsters

29

TODAY AT 11 PM – 2 AM

Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers

Blue Nile

 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

Fri.

Dec 29

VS.

NORTHWESTERN STATE

Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)

7:00 PM CT

Sat.

Jan 6

AT

TEXAS A&M

Bryan-College Station, Texas (Reed Arena)

7:30 PM CT

Texas Longhorns 

Texas Athletics invites Longhorn Nation and the community of New Orleans to the Burnt Orange Bon Temps Bash at the famed Mardi Gras World complex on Saturday, December 30, @6pm along the banks of the Mississippi River. Featuring performances from rock icons Third Eye Blind and Austin-based electro-dance rock pioneers Ghostland Observatory!

January 4, 2024 | 6:00pm

Bach at the New Marigny

We kick off the New Year with Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 at the New Marigny Theatre! The program will also include works by Theofanidis, Fuller, St. George, Tansman, and Telemann.

RESERVE TICKETS

FEATURING

Matthew Kraemer, conductor

PROGRAM

Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3

Christopher Theofanidis: Muse

Tucker Fuller: Orfeo & Eurydice

Tansman: Variations sur un thème de Frescobaldi

Telemann: Ouverture-Suite, TWV 55:D18

Doors: 5:00pm /// Concert: 6:00pm

Approximate concert length: 90 minutes

VENUE

New Marigny Theatre

Corner of Marais St and Mandeville St

2301 Marais St, New Orleans, LA 70117

TWELFTH NIGHT KICKOFF BRUNCH AT COMMONS CLUB FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 2024

Pop-Up Shops, Live DJ Entertainment & Themed Cocktails and Dishes

WHO/WHAT: The  Virgin Hotels New Orleans is welcoming Carnival season with a festive Twelfth Night Kickoff Brunch at Commons Club –  the social epicenter of Virgin Hotels New Orleans. Under the direction of recently-appointed Executive Chef Chris Borges, the dynamic restaurant, bar and lounge is kicking off Mardi Gras season with a very special Friday Brunch.

Guests can enjoy an array of tantalizing Mardi Gras themed dishes, along with Borges’ decadent a la carte brunch offerings such as Sweet Potato Buttermilk Drop Doughnut with marshmallow fluff brûlee, toasted pecans and maple glaze and Gulf Shrimp & Bayou Cora Grits. Cocktails are equally impressive with King Cake-inspired libations, baby ice cubes, and more. Guests can also enjoy bottomless mimosas ($35 per person) and bottomless Veuve Clicquot ($75 per person).

The Twelfth Night Kickoff Brunch will showcase a variety of local vendor pop-up shops, perfect for picking up items for costumes and revelry, as well as live DJ entertainment.

WHEN/WHERE: The Twelfth Night Kickoff Brunch will take place on Friday, January 5, 2024 from 11AM – 2PM. Common’s Club is located on the ground floor of Virgin Hotel New Orleans at 550 Baronne Street. For reservations or additional information, please visit https://virginhotels.com/new-orleans/eat-drink/commons-club/

16th annual Joan of Arc Parade, Saturday, Jan. 6

• starts at 7pm
• 16th annual Joan of Arc parade, celebrating her birthday
• officially kicks off the Mardi Gras season
• Portraying King Charles XII- Louis Michot
• Portraying Queen Yolande of Aragon- Hannah Kreiger-Benson
• Portraying the Maid of Orleans, Jeanne d'Arc- Marley Marsalis

Professor Carl Nivale

Welcoming the new marching krewe, Krewe Mosaïque! They have their first parade on January 13th, from Armstrong Park to Ursuline Convent. Your favorite Professor and Grand Marshal Marty Graw look forward to being there!

#Carnival2024 #MardiGras2024 #OurCarnivalHeritage #krewemosaique

https://www.axios.com/.../new-krewe-mardi-gras-parade...

A new walking krewe will debut for Mardi Gras 2024, marching through the French Quarter on Jan. 13.

Why it matters: The event fills in an otherwise parade-free weekend during the weekslong celebration of Carnival in New Orleans.

What's happening: Krewe Mosaïque will march for 12 blocks from Armstrong Park to the Ursuline Convent for the first time.

• This year's krewe will max out at 200 members, and organizers are putting an emphasis on DIY elements, handmade throws and cultural or historical relevance to the city.
• The idea stems from the krewe's founding members preference for DIY costuming and contraption-building.

What she's saying: "Everything is bright and colorful and very unique unto themselves, but when we come together, it's this beautiful experience, like a mosaic," says Krewe Mosaïque founder Terese Aiello.

Harmony Street Society To Host Free Tax Workshops For Local Musicians

 OFFBEAT STAFF

The Harmony Street Society will once again offer free workshops this fall and winter to assist musicians in the New Orleans area with their tax-related matters. These workshops provide valuable insights into navigating the often complex world of taxes, ensuring musicians stay tax-compliant and informed.

The details of the workshops are as follows:

Workshop 3 – How to Prepare Your 2023 Tax Return – January 17, 2024

• A step-by-step walkthrough of preparing your 2023 tax return using your phone.

Workshop 4 – How to Prepare Your 2023 Tax Return – January 31, 2024

• A repeat of Workshop 3, with additional tips for handling missing documents.

These Harmony Street Society workshops provide an excellent opportunity for musicians in the New Orleans area to gain essential knowledge and guidance on tax-related matters. 

ALL WORKSHOPS HELD IN PERSON AT THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ MUSEUM. All workshops are free to attend, and those interested should register with jim@harmonystreetsociety.org. For those unable to attend in person, the workshops will also be available for viewing on Zoom, and the Zoom link can be obtained by contacting that same email.

The Balloon Glow & Laser Show - New Orleans is at NOLA Motorsports Park.

Coming January 19th & 20th 2024! Get the whole family out for a great family fun time! See incredible Hot Air Balloons, check that bucket list and get a ride on an actual Hot Air Balloon!

We will have a Kids Zone, with Games and Rides including trains, bounce house's, rock and much more!

Live Music for your entertainment from a variety of Artists.

Craft & Retail Vendor Booths with tons of cool and interesting stuff for sale!

Food Vendors with bunches of fantastic Festival Style food to choose from!

Bucket List!! Tethered Hot Air Balloon rides will be available for purchase during the event for $25 per person. While supplies last and weather dependent. Announcements on rides will be made at the event.

For the Grand Finale each night after dusk... about 9pm we will have the fantastic Hot Air Balloon Glow & Laser show where we will light up all the balloons in unison with crowd participatory "Count Downs"! This show incorporates Music and visually stunning coordinated burns by the Hot Air Balloons & Lasers.. creating a Glow!

Bring your blankets, chairs and umbrellas and set up your own "perfect" viewing spot i!

Tickets:https://www.freshtix.com/events/balloonsneworleans

FAQ:

Tickets are limited. Purchase as soon as possible before we sellout.

Volunteers needed to work with the balloon pilots to set up.

Parking is FREE and onsite.

DATE AND TIME

January 19th - 20th, 2024

Gate opening at 5PM each day: 5:00 pm

LOCATION

 NOLA Motorsports Park

11075 Nicolle Blvd.

Avondale, LA 70094

WYES New Orleans· 

Give the gift of king cake this holiday season! We can't think of a tastier gift.

Mark your calendars WYES KING CAKE AND CONVERSATION is back!!!!!!!

Join us for a king cake tasting and conversation in celebration of all things Carnival on Sat., Jan. 20th from 1-3pm at WYES.

Tickets are $25.

BUY NOW: https://kingcakewyes.eventbrite.com

WYES KING CAKE AND CONVERSATION

Saturday, January 20, 2024

1-3pm

WYES Paulette and Frank Stewart Innovation Center for Educational Media

916 Navarre Avenue New Orleans, LA 70124

 Jefferson Performing Arts Society and Jefferson Parish Schools

Kick Off Winter Coat Drive

---Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) and Jefferson Parish Schools are partnering to collect winter coats for children in need.

Their goal is to gather 100 coats to be delivered to Woodmere Elementary in Harvey on February 6, 2024.

through February 4, JPAS will host a coat drive at their East bank and Westbank theaters:

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●       Westwego Cultural Center 177 Sala Avenue, Westwego: January 25-February 4, 2024. 

Coats in good condition (only new or gently used will be accepted) for ages 4 to 14 will be received at both locations during show productions. Due to the varying sizes of middle school students, adult-size coats will be accepted and distributed appropriately.

Coats may be dropped off by appointment if donors cannot bring coats during these times:

January 25-February 4, 2024:  The Mountaintop performances at Westwego Cultural Center at 177 Sala Avenue in Westwego, Louisiana. Coats will be collected starting one hour prior to showtime for each performance on Thursdays through Sundays from January 25 to February 4. Please visit www.jpas.org for the show schedule of The Mountaintop. Coat donations will be accepted one hour before and shows, in the lobby.

Donors need not attend events or performances to donate coats. To arrange for coat drop-offs outside of the above-listed performance dates and times, email amy@jpas.org or call 504-885-2000 ext. 212.

The Rolling Stones are coming to Jazz Fest

by: Raeven Poole

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Rolling Stones are headed to Jazz Fest!

Officials with the New Orleans Jazz &Heritage Foundation announced Tuesday, Nov. 21 that the group will headline the 2024 festival.

Their only festival appearance is set for May 2 as a part of their Stone Tour ’24 Hackney Diamonds.

“‘The Rolling Stones at Jazz Fest’ is a long-held prophecy coming true. The Festival thanks Mick, Keith, Ronnie, and Concerts West, for their steadfast dedication to making this once-in-a-lifetime Jazz Fest magic. The pilgrimage starts today, come get satisfied,” said Quint Davis, Producer/Director of Jazz Fest.