Monday: Showers could continue Monday, when daytime temperatures should max out in the low 50s. That night will be cold, with forecasters warning of nighttime temperatures as low as 28 degrees and blustery winds of up to 20 mph.

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NATIONAL RUBBER DUCKY DAY

According to a 1973 Sesame Street calendar, Rubber Duckie's Birthday is January 13th so around the country it's National Rubber Ducky Day! A friend of Ernie and Big Bird, Duckie made his debut in a February 1970 episode.

The rubber ducky (also spelled duckie) has come a long way from his first concept as a chew toy for children. While the origin of the first rubber ducky is uncertain, many rubber molded toys came about when rubber manufacturing developed in the late 1800s. They produced a variety of toys from dolls and various animal shapes, including the rubber duck.

In 1928, Landon Smart Lawrence received the earliest patent for a rubber duck toy. His clever design weighted the toy so that when it tipped it returned to an upright position. The sketch included with the patent was that of a duck.

During World Wars I and II, rubber was a valuable commodity. Rationing became mandatory and by the 1940s with the advent of plastic, the rubber ducky began being produced in vinyl and plastic.

Russian Sculptor Peter Ganine sculpted many animal figures. One, a duck, he later designed and patented into a floating toy that closely resembles the rubber ducky we have become familiar with today.

Sales of the iconic yellow rubber ducky we've come to know today soared in Britain in 2001. Why? A British Tabloid, The Sun, reported Queen Elizabeth II had a rubber duck in her bathroom that wore an inflatable crown.

The rubber ducky became a Toy Hall of Fame inductee in 2013. Founded in 1998, the Hall of Fame has only inducted 52 other toys.

Rubber Ducky FAQ

Q. What is the world's largest rubber duck?

A. Mama Duck is the world's largest inflatable rubber duck. At six stories tall and weighing 30,000 pounds, the big yellow duck makes quite a splash. Owned by Big Duck LLC, Mama Duck and her baby duck travel to waterfront festivals across the country.

Q. Who has the world's largest rubber duck collection?

A. According to Guinness World Records, American Charlotte Lee owns the world's largest collection of rubber ducks. In 2011, her collection comprised 5,631 rubber ducks.

City of Slidell, Louisiana

Over the next several weeks, Norfolk Southern Railroad will be performing maintenance work on the railroad tracks in the Slidell area. Several railroad crossings are tentatively scheduled to be closed for repairs, including:

• Gause Blvd. (US 190) - Saturday, January 13, 2024

• West Hall - Tuesday, January 16, 2024

• Brownswitch Rd. - coming soon

• North Blvd. - ?

Work on the crossings at Bayou Liberty and Fremaux Ave. should be completed.

These closures will affect traffic, so drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes if possible. Crossings should only be closed for one day.

Other closures will be announced once Norfolk Southern Railroad notifies the City of Slidell.

New Orleans

Friday: There's a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon. The rest of the day should be mostly sunny and warm, with a high around 70 degrees. High winds are expected throughout the day and night, with gusts of up to 45 mph. Overnight lows should drop to the mid 30s.

Saturday: It should be sunny with a high near 52 degrees and overnight lows in the 40s.

Sunday: It'll be sunny and pleasant, with a high near 61 degrees and a nighttime low of around 44 degrees. Showers are possible after midnight.

Monday: Showers could continue Monday, when daytime temperatures should max out in the low 50s. That night will be cold, with forecasters warning of nighttime temperatures as low as 28 degrees and blustery winds of up to 20 mph.

Covington

Coastal will be picking up undecorated trees from the curbside the week of January 15th - 19th. Trees should be out by the morning of the 15th.

Trees may also be dropped off at the Parish Fairgrounds (1515 Florida St.) until January 28th.

In both cases, trees must be stripped of all decorations - ornaments, lights, tinsel and stands must be removed. Flocked trees cannot be accepted.

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Gretna Farmer’s Market

Event Date:

Saturday

from 8:30 am - 12:30 am

Gretna Market

301 Huey P Long Ave

Gretna, LA 70053

Enjoy fresh local produce and crafts at the Gretna Farmers Market, every Saturday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, rain or shine, under the covered Gretna Market Building, Huey P. Long Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets in historic downtown Gretna.

Join us every Saturday,

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for over 80 local artisan vendors, including produce, prepared foods, jewelry, art, crafts, plants, music and more!

Abita Springs International Film Festival

A group of five Northshore-based filmmakers and actors have come together to host the Abita Springs International Film Festival. Independent films from across the globe have been submitted, and narrowed down for a slate of exciting screenings, plus opening night entertainment and a closing party. The festival's founders, Sheridan Philipp, Bob Krieger, Fiona McQuinn, Evette Randolph, and Jessica Montalvo, will rotate who leads the festival each year. This year's theme is "The Magic of Movies". General admission is $15 for Friday, $25 for Saturday, and $20 for Sunday; $50 "Film Critic" passes for all three days of screenings or $100 all-inclusive VIP package also available. abitaspringsinternationalfilmfestival.org.

Info

LOCATION

Abita Springs Town Hall 22161 Level Street, Abita Springs, Louisiana 70420

01/13/24

SATURDAY

9:30am Doors Open

10:00 am - 12:30 pm Block One

One Shot - Louisiana.

Runtime 2:00

Drama/Sports.

No matter how many shots Joe takes to prepare for his big shot, it will only take one shot to ensure that he misses it. By David Bush.

Just When U Thought - Louisiana.

Runtime 8:50

Comedy.

In a world of Internet dating, 2 souls discover they got dumped by their blind dates via text message, only 2 have a chance encounter on Independence Day. By Stanley Gill.

The BOXer - Louisiana.

Runtime 7:49

Horror.

By Felix Matos and Carlos Jimenez.

Measure Twice Cut Once - Louisiana.

Runtime 7:31.

Drama/Western.

By Santiago Rodriguez.

Naji - Iran.

Runtime 14:52

Drama.

By Hosein Torkjoosh.

Dead Duck Militia IV: Shadows of Resurrection - Louisiana.

Runtime 11:35

Drama/puppets

Detective Christ wakes from yet another resurrection as he tries to solve the mystery of his partner's death in a world filled with killer rabbits that only come out at night. By Matthew Waranius.

Old Crows - Louisiana.

Runtime 23:00.

Drama.

Old Crows tells the story of Chuck, a cranky Vietnam veteran content to drink the days away until he meets a young writer named Roxanne who gives new purpose to his meager existence.

By Jason Affolder

Andrew After Angola - New Mexico.

Runtime 39:54

Documentary.

This Louisiana selection, follows a re-entry program created to help former prisoners rebuild their lives in Louisiana and explores the complex background of the program's founder, Andrew Hundley.

By Will LaCalle.

Strangers In Common - Georgia.

Runtime 13:13

Drama.

Two strangers, bonded by a shared betrayal, meet after finding out their spouses cheated on them. In their search for understanding, they role-play the events they believe led to their spouses straying and in the process, they discover what they really want. By Carlos Jimenez and Matthew E Judd.

Four On The Mantle - Louisiana.

Runtime 19:51.

Drama.

Two couples in the same family face a new pregnancy, one for the first time, the other with a sorrowful past. After a miscarriage, the family dynamics change and they must learn to deal with

tragedy in a whole new way. By Rachel Jacob

Lunch 12:30 - 1:30

1:30 pm - 4:10 pm Block Two

Unicorn Poop - Louisiana.

Runtime 12:24

Dramedy/fantasy/horror

A young woman is forced to re-evaluate a deal she made with the monster in her closet. By Lorna S. Dopson

The Golden Years - Mississippi.

Runtime 10:00

Drama.

Mabel and Norman have been together for so long that they know everything there is to know about each other. Or do they? By Brian Whisenant and Joe Starzyk

No War - Iran.

Runtime 1:40

Drama

The story of a girl who painted all her dreams.

By Mostafa Zabet

Dreamy Fragrance of Spring Blossoms - Iran

Runtime 12:48

Experimental

A dead family lives in a house for a long time. A mother, a father, and a son. War's taken the son, the heart of this family. By Hera Khanmirzaei

Preservation

Runtime 13:00

Drama

A young man returns to his hometown only to discover the reason for his brother's estrangement from the family. By Benjamin Connell

The Rault Center Fire - Louisiana

Runtime 44:03

Documentary

On November 29, 1972, a nation watched in horror as five women fell from a burning building in New Orleans. This documentary examines the tragedy of the Rault Center fire. Included are

interviews with eyewitnesses, a fire lieutenant called to the scene, relatives of the victims, and a scientist whose entrepreneurial family business impacted fire safety worldwide. By Royd Anderson

Never Come Back, Kid - China

Runtime 28:27

Student film/environmental

This is a story of a young man swinging between urban and rural areas. After Zhang Tao graduated from college, he found a job in the county where his hometown is located but the village is disappearing, and his father's traditional craftsmanship is also dying under the blow of machinery and occupational diseases.

By Lei Shi and Qingjie Xu

Get Bingles - Louisiana.

Runtime 18:19

Comedy.

The Sopranos walk into a Lebanese poker game looking for Mistuh Bingles. By Stanley Gill.

Hotell - Louisiana.

Runtime 7:35

Drama/Crime.

During a murder investigation in a mysterious hotel, a seasoned detective finds herself in the hot seat when a suspect she’s interrogating uses supernatural powers to dredge up secrets from her personal life. By David Bush

Remember - Louisiana.

Runtime 8:05

Drama/time travel

A woman struggles with time traveling between her past and present and the conflicts with her family as she battles Alzheimer’s.

By Hunter McGregor.

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Block Three

CELEBRITY PANEL

(15 minute break)

5:45 PM - 7:30 PM FEATURE

The Man In The Red Beret - Louisiana.

Runtime 01:33:23

Documentary.

Chess Master Jude Acers has set up his "World Chess Table" on Decatur Street in the New Orleans French Quarter since 1981, where he continues to play all comers for $5 a game. This is his story.

By Derek Bridges

VIP Party 8:00 PM

01/14/24

SUNDAY

9:30am Doors Open

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM BLOCK ONE

Hold Your Breath

Runtime 6:23

Thriller

A man must traverse a dangerous world to reach his lover, and he only has the breath in his lungs to get there. By Carlos Jimenez and Matthew E Judd.

Gladiators - Iran

Runtime 9:35

Drama

To avoid early marriage of his sister Narghes, Ali has to pay a debt.

By Maryam Rahimi

Phony - Louisiana

Runtime 01:31:45.

Comedy/Documentary.

A struggling filmmaker, unlucky in love, enlists the aid of a womanizing friend to create an exploitative documentary about online dating, but he doesn’t expect that the subjects of his

project will turn against him and seize control of his chauvinistic charade transforming it into a hilarious meta-mockery of his self-serving worldview and the system that empowers it. By David Bush.

INTERMISSION

The Role - Turkey

Runtime 18:43

Student Film

Ismail is fired from the company where he works as an accountant for not evading taxes. He hesitates to share this situation with his wife (Hale), and throws himself into the streets. By Berkant Ege Erdem

Masked - Louisiana

Runtime 9:00

Horror

“We all wear masks”. By Felix Matos.

Mireyita - Venezuela

Runtime 10:00

Student Film

Mireyita lives alone in her parent's house. She and her siblings need to sign an inheritance declaration at the notary, but none of the siblings show up. By Orangel Lugo

Fringe Fallen - Iran

Runtime 30:00

Documentary

In Tehran, the number of drug addicts has skyrocketed, leading to the establishment of a prison on the outskirts of the city for treatment and skill training. Four men - Mohsen, Mohammad, Vahid, and Hadi - are sent there after being arrested for drug use. By Milad Khaleghimanesh

Lunch 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM BLOCK TWO

Whack Job - Louisiana.

Runtime 12:08

Comedy

An online job posting attracts a cavalcade of kooky characters. So, what's the job? By Stanley Gill.

Say it Out Loud - Georgia

Runtime 7:45

Thriller/Romance/Crime

Unlikely allies have come together to take down a crime boss, but they may have to sort out their feelings for each other first.

By Matthew E. Judd and Carlos Jimenez

Fatih The Conqueror - Turkey

Runtime 15:00

This Saturday is a Turkish wedding day at Espace Venise (France). Huddled in a car in the parking lot, Fatih (21) wants to get married. He has set his sights on Ipek, Recep’s sister. But neither Murat, his best friend, nor Recep, nor even Ipek are aware of this yet. By Onur Yagiz

Zero Coordinates - Iran

Runtime 18:01

Experimental/Thriller/War

Two German army generals meet in an underground bunker to exchange canes of power during World War II. As he is about to exchange canes, the phone rings and announces Hitler's death.

By Nima Valibeigi

Pod Encounter! - California

Runtime 22:00

Sci-Fi/Comedy

A hunter who’s part of a secret hunter organization hunts down extra terrestrial beings known as Pods. One day while doing a routine job he finds unusual trespassers, two UFO watchers and

their dog. By Lincoln Ohlerking

Sunday Afternoon Feature

Castigation

Runtime 01:15:00

Supernatural

Family members try to outdo one another by each sharing their own stories about good vs evil. The tales become progressively sinister and have a supernatural tie that binds them all. By Chris Veade

Awards and Closing Ceremonies 4:30pm-5:30pm

Pardi Gras New Orleans Parrotheads Party Guide 2024 Dates & Events

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A Pre-Mardi Gras Gathering For Jimmy Buffett Fans

Parrotheads take over Bourbon Street during Pardi Gras. Photo: Keith77/Flickr

For those who just can’t wait for Mardi Gras, there’s Pardi Gras.A multi-day festival in January, it includes a pub crawl, Jimmy Buffett-style bands and a tropical-attired crowd that just can’t seem to get enough bar time. The site: New Orleans. Of course.

The 2024 event is Jan. 11-14. This year will be one of the biggest because of the passing of Jimmy Buffett. So in case you were too hung over from New Year’s Eve in New Orleans and have yet to leave town, just stay put and party at Pardi Gras.

Regular bar stops include the Tropical Isle and Papa Joe’s Beach Club. Parrothead clubs from across the country are part of the participants. There are people from 20+ states. Jimmy Buffett’s Radio Margaritaville and Radio Trop Rock even have live broadcasts on Friday and Saturday nights. Combine this with the usual revelry of New Orleans and you’ve got a PARDI!

The main events are:

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• Courtyard Party, Feb. 13, Noon-5 p.m. (Note: PubClub.com TropRock artist friend Eric Stone plays 12:15-1:30 p.m.)

• Wind Down Party, Feb. 14, 5-9 p.m., Tropical Isle

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2899 Fortin St, New Orleans, LA 70119-2801, United States

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Organ demonstrations

Wednesday–Sunday, 11 a.m.

Barbara S. Beckman Music Room, 520 Royal Street

Free admission and no RSVP required

Join THNOC staff for a short program exploring the history of the beautifully restored Aeolian residential player pipe organ. Listen to a musical demonstration and discover the significance of this rare and technologically advanced musical instrument.

In the early 20th century, having a player organ in the home was a luxury reserved for the most opulent residences, allowing the owner to have access to recorded music before radios and phonographs were commonplace. Tobacco magnate William Ratcliffe Irby remodeled the property at 520 Royal Street—now part of THNOC’s exhibition center—to serve as his personal residence starting in 1918. In the process he installed a player organ in the entry room to his lavish third-floor apartment. The instrument, built by the Aeolian Company of New York, is one of a handful that has survived to this day in its original location and in working condition, after a meticulous restoration by the Holtkamp Organ Company.

The Historic New Orleans Collection

520 and 533 Royal Street

New Orleans, LA

70130

(504) 523-4662

New Orleans Jazz Museum is at New Orleans Jazz Museum.

· New Orleans

Join us on January 13th at 11am for the @nawlinsdawlinsbabydolls annual Blessing of the Streets!

The Baby Dolls will come together in full regalia from past carnivals, asking God and Ancestors to Bless and Protect them throughout the season of revelry!

There will be food and beverages.

There will be a second line and brass band.

The Indian Rhythm Section will perform.

514 Frenchmen St. , New Orleans, LA 70116

P: (504) 944-8461

SATURDAY JAN 13 OPEN FOR LUNCH AT 11AM

THE JAYWALKERS

11:00AM-1:45PM

BOARDWALKER & THE 3 FINGER SWINGERS

2:15PM-6PM

JOHNNY MASTRO BLUES

6:30PM-9:30PM

PAGGY PRINE AND SOUTHERN SOUL

10:00PM-2:00AM

PAGGY PRINE AND SOUTHERN SOUL

SUNDAY JAN 14

OPEN AT 1 PM FOR LUNCH

YOUSE1:15PM-5:00PM

MIDNIGHT BRAWLERS5:30PM-8:30PM

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

MONDAY JAN 15 OPEN AT 1 PM FOR LUNCH

THE RUG CUTTERS 1:15PM-5:00PM JON RONIGER5:30PM-8:30PM

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

Rex den open house will offer a glimpse into the makings of Mardi Gras

Tori McRoberts Hoffpauir of YouthForce NOLA and her children, Lucia, 3, left, and Joshua, 5, look at Mardi Gras floats in the Rex den in New Orleans on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023.

STAFF PHOTO BY SCOTT THRELKELD

Ever wanted to see the Boeuf Gras up close?

Take a gander at the King of Carnival's throne?

It is a month before Twelfth Night and the official beginning of the Carnival season and time to make plans to journey behind the scenes of the Rex parade in a special tour that benefits the Friends of the Cabildo.

The Rex Den Showing Open House and Float Viewing will be at 1 p.m. Jan. 13, 2024, at the 2531 S. Claiborne Ave. location that houses the majestic floats that will roll this season on Feb. 13.

From the iconic floats of the parade like the Butterfly King to His Majesty's Bandwagon, the signature aspects of the procession will be there along with floats that will provide a glimpse into the 2024 theme.

The den also is home to a museum of the Rex Organization and Rex Mart.

Tickets start at $40. Visit friendsofthecabildo.org.

KEITH DUNCAN MURAL DEDICATION

Saturday, January 13 | 1 - 3 p.m.

Major drum roll, please! Join us as we celebrate the dedication of Drum Major of Nola, the latest installment of New Orleans’ signature multi mural collection, Unframed presented by The Helis Foundation, a project of Arts New Orleans.

High step your way to the O on Saturday, January 13, and enjoy free admission, music from St. Augustine's Marching 100, sweet treats, giveaways and more from 1 to 3 p.m. to celebrate this latest mural masterpiece by legendary New Orleans artist Keith Duncan!

This event is free and open to all, but advanced registration is requested.

RSVP

Dominic Massa

We're happy to bring a piece of the past back to WYES . 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 does "felicity" mean?

Super Wild Card Weekend

LSU Basketball

LSU travels to take on No. 16 Auburn Saturday night at 5 p.m. CT on the SEC Network!

Sat.

Jan 13

AUBURN

Auburn, Ala. (Neville Arena)

5:00 PM CT

Wed.

Jan 17

VS.

OLE MISS

Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)

6:00 PM CT

Sat.

Jan 20

VS.

TEXAS A&M

Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)

3:00 PM CT

Wed.

Jan 24

GEORGIA

Athens, Ga. (Stegeman Coliseum)

5:30 PM CT

Sat.

Jan 27

ALABAMA

Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Coleman Coliseum)

7:00 PM CT

Sat.

Feb 3

VS.

ARKANSAS

Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)

11:00 AM CT

Wed.

Feb 7

TENNESSEE

Knoxville, Tenn. (Thompson-Boling Arena)

6:00 PM CT

Sat.

Feb 10

VS.

ALABAMA

Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)

11:00 AM CT

Tue.

Feb 13

FLORIDA

Gainesville, Fla. (Stephen C. O'Connell Center)

7:00 PM CT

#Carnival2024 #MardiGras2024 #OurCarnivalHeritage #krewemosaique

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!

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.

What does "felicity" mean?

Happiness

Cuteness

Salvation

Sadness

What does "felicity" mean?

Happiness

felicity pronunciation: /fɪˈlɪsɪti/

Definition: intense happiness; the state of being happy, especially in a high degree; bliss.

Origin: The word "felicity" comes from the Latin word felicitas, which means "happiness" or "luck." The word has been in use since the 14th century.

Example: She found great felicity in her new job, and her boss was pleased with her work.

Happiness is the answer to "What does 'felicity' mean?" Felicity is a state of being happy or experiencing intense happiness. Happiness is a broad concept that encompasses a range of emotions, from contentment and satisfaction to joy and delight. It is a subjective feeling that is influenced by a variety of factors, including genetics, environment, and personal experiences. Happiness is often linked to positive events and experiences, such as falling in love, achieving a goal, or experiencing something new and exciting. It is an essential component of human well-being, and research has shown that happy people tend to be healthier and live longer than unhappy people.

Crescent City Homebrewers

Winterfest is an annual event put on by the Crescent City Homebrewers. The festival features over 40+ home brewed beers, live music, and more.

$40 gives you entrance to this all-you-can-drink event, as well as access to the Crescent City Homebrewers’ monthly meetings! Join us on January 13th and enjoy all rights and privileges of membership.

Which artist has won the most Grammy Awards?

Quincy Jones

Beyoncé

Michael Jackson

Adele

What does "rancor" mean?

Bitterness

Beyoncé is a legendary singer, songwriter, and performer who has won the most Grammy Awards in history. Throughout her career, she has won a staggering 28 Grammy Awards, cementing her status as one of the most successful and influential artists of all time. Beyoncé's musical talents are unparalleled, and her impressive discography spans multiple genres, including R&B, pop, and hip-hop. She has sold over 100 million records worldwide and has been recognized as one of the most powerful women in the music industry. Beyoncé's influence extends beyond music, as she has also made waves as an actress, fashion icon, and philanthropist. Her music and artistry have inspired countless people around the world, and her achievements continue to inspire future generations of artists. With her incredible talent and unparalleled success, Beyoncé is undoubtedly one of the greatest musicians of our time.

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Harry Mayronne and Rebecca Leigh
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Lost in Translation: Hilarious and Puzzling Language Mishaps

Have you ever found yourself in a foreign country, desperately trying to communicate with locals, only to end up in a hilarious or puzzling language mishap? Language barriers can sometimes lead to amusing and confusing situations that leave us scratching our heads. In this blog post, we will explore some of these lost-in-translation moments that are bound to make you chuckle.

The Art of Menu Confusion

One of the most common places where language mishaps occur is at restaurants. No matter how much we try to decipher the menu or ask for recommendations, sometimes things just get lost in translation.

Picture this: You're sitting at a cozy café in Paris, excited to try some authentic French cuisine. You take a look at the menu and come across a dish called "coq au vin." It sounds fancy, so you decide to give it a try. Little did you know that "coq" means "rooster" in French, and you just ordered a dish made with rooster meat. Suddenly, your excitement turns into bewilderment as you imagine a rooster arriving at your table instead of a delicious coq au vin.

Lost in Translation Signs

Signs are meant to provide information and guidance, but sometimes they can be more confusing than helpful when translated incorrectly. These linguistic mishaps can lead to some hilarious and head-scratching moments.

Imagine you're walking through Tokyo, exploring the vibrant streets filled with colorful signs. Suddenly, you stumble upon a sign that says "Beware of the Leopard." Your mind starts racing, wondering why there would be a leopard roaming the streets of Tokyo. However, upon closer inspection, you realize that the sign is meant to say "Beware of the Ladder." A simple translation error turned a mundane warning into an unexpected animal encounter.

Lost in Translation: Words with Multiple Meanings

Some words have different meanings depending on the context or culture. These linguistic nuances can often lead to amusing and confusing situations for non-native speakers.

Let's take the word "gift" as an example. In English, it refers to a present or something given voluntarily. However, in German, "gift" means "poison." Imagine the perplexed expression on someone's face when they receive a beautifully wrapped box and excitedly exclaim, "What a lovely gift!" only to have their German friend look at them in horror, thinking they just received a box of poison.

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

January 2024

SAT

January 13 @ 7:30 pm

Will Smith & Palm Court Jazz Band

SUN

January 14 @ 7:30 pm

Mark Braud w/Sunday Night Swingsters

MON

January 15 @ 7:30 pm

CLOSED

TUE

January 16 @ 7:30 pm

CLOSED

WED

January 17 @ 7:30 pm

Lars Edegran & Palm Court Jazz Band

THU

January 18 @ 7:30 pm

Duke Heitger w/Crescent City Joymakers

FRI

January 19 @ 7:30 pm

Yolanda Robinson w/Palm Court Jazz Band

SAT

January 20 @ 7:30 pm

Will Smith & Palm Court Jazz Band

SUN

January 21 @ 7:30 pm

Mark Braud & Sunday Night Swingsters

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ANNUAL DANNY BARKER BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE WITH DETROIT BROOKS & FRIENDS

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ANNUAL DANNY BAR KER BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE WITH DETROIT BROOKS & FRIENDS

Sat Jan 13 @ 9:30 pm

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SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO

626 Frenchmen St.

New Orleans, LA 70116

504-949-0696

www.snugjazz.com for Tickets

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GENERAL SEATING

$20.00 - $40.00

SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO

626 Frenchmen St.

New Orleans, LA 70116

504-949-0696 to purchase tickets

1:30 PM Tickets as low as $24

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation presents the 2024 Jazz & Heritage Concert Series celebrating contemporary jazz at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center, 1225 N. Rampart Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.

2024 Jazz & Heritage Concert Series:

Saturday, January 13 – Christien Bold 🎟 $10

Friday, January 19 – James Singleton Malabar 🎟 $10

Saturday, January 20 – Roland Guerin 🎟 $10

Tickets are $10. All proceeds from this concert series directly support efforts of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation.

Doors open at 7pm and the concerts begin promptly at 8pm. Seating is general admission and limited, so please register in advance.

All performances will be livestreamed on jazzandheritage.org/live and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation YouTube channel and Facebook page.

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Mondays Mike Jones at 6

Tuesdays Irvin Mayfield and Kermit Ruffins at 6

Wednesdays YoshitakeZ2 trio at 6

Thursday’s No Boss Jazz Band at 6 Along with stake night

Fridays ladies night with DJ Tasha at 7

Saturdays Kermit Ruffins at 8

Sundays Smoke Out at 4:20

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

2828 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119

Sat, January 13, 2024

8:00 PM

Neil Werries & Elsah / Feufollet

21 and over

Sun, January 14, 2024

1:00 AM

Post Radiators Show with Joe Krown Trio + Papa Mali

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610 Stompers Debutante Ball "Pop Stars: The Errors Tour"

The Fillmore New Orleans

$75 - $125

Sat, Jan 13

8:00pm

Party with the Stompers

It's time to dance, sing, and have a blast with your favorite pop stars! Don't miss out on this extraordinary experience. Grab your friends, put on your dancing shoes, and get ready for a night of non-stop fun.

Get your Pop Star themed costumes ready (get creative, people) and dance the night away with us Saturday, January 13th at The Fillmore New Orleans. Your ticket to 610: Pop Stars includes open bar, late night pizza, live entertainment by New Orleans' own My So Called Band and Johnny Sketch and the Blue Notes. You will also be the first to witness the official debut of 2024 dances. There is no better ticket in town!

Need some costume inspiration? Be sure to follow us on social media, we've got some good stuff in store for you.

No ticket sales at the door. 21+ to attend.

No tickets will be sold at the door. MUST BE 21+

The Fillmore New Orleans

6 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

NATIONAL RUBBER DUCKY DAY

January 13, 2024 | 7:30pm

Rhapsody in Blue

The LPO is proud to present a concert in honor of Edgar “Dooky” Jr. & Leah Chase and their work as catalysts for social change.

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FEATURING

Thomas Wilkins, conductor

Marcus Roberts Trio with Marcus Roberts, Jason Marsalis, & Roland Guerin

Chase Kamata, vocalist

PROGRAM

GERSHWIN: Girl Crazy Overture
GERSHWIN: Fascinating Rhythm
GERSHWIN: Someone To Watch Over Me
BERLIN: Always
ELLINGTON: Giggling Rapids from The River Suite
ELLINGTON: Satin Doll
GERSHWIN: Embraceable You
ARLEN: Over the Rainbow

---INTERMISSION---

GERSHWIN: Rhapsody in Blue

Approximate concert length: 108 minutes

The LPO is proud to present a concert in honor of Edgar “Dooky” Jr. & Leah Chase and their work as catalysts for social change and in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Dooky Chase Orchestra.

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The Orpheum Theater

129 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, LA 70112

St Ann Wine Bar

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

1/13

Darrell Galatas - Singer/Songwriter Saturday

Born and raised on Bayou Liberty in St. Tammany, a home town guy that writes with an eye to local scenes. His songs are infused with humor, compassion, and irony

8pm-10pm

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

Takin' It to the Streets

Weekly Brass Band events:

Mondays - Big 6 Brass Band at Da Jump Off Lounge (1901 N. Claiborne Ave.) - 9pm

Tuesdays - TBC Brass Band at Maple Leaf Bar (8316 Oak St.) - 9pm

Tuesdays - Sporty's Brass Band at Hi Ho Lounge (2239 St. Claude Ave) - 9pm

Tuesdays - Brass Band at Rabbit Hole (1228 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.) - 10pm

Wednesdays - New Breed Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 9:30pm

Thursdays - Brass-A-Holics at Jazz Playhouse (300 Bourbon St.) - 7:30pm

Thursdays - Where Y'At Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 9pm

Fridays - Sporty's Brass Band at Brass Hall (1104 Decatur St.) - 9pm

Fridays - Trumpet Slim & Brass Flavor at Blue Nile Balcony Room (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm

Saturdays - Marigny Street Brass Band at Blue Nile Balcony Room (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm

Saturdays - City of Trees Brass Band at Maison (508 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm

Sundays - Brass Band Sundays at Treme Hideaway (1234 N. Claiborne) - 10pm

Sundays - Street Legends Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10:30pm

Sundays - Hot 8 Brass Band at the Howlin' Wolf (907 S. Peters St) - 10:30pm

NATIONAL PEACH MELBA DAY

Another dessert brought to us by an internationally famous chef, National Peach Melba Day offers a refreshing celebration on January 13th each year.

French chef Auguste Escoffier invented the elegant dessert back in 1892 or 1893, depending on the source. He created the dessert with peaches, vanilla ice cream, and raspberry sauce while employed at the Savoy Hotel, London. The dessert honored Australian soprano, Nellie Melba. The chef was known for naming his creations after famous people. Three such recipes are celebrated on the calendar including National Melba Toast Day onMarch 23rd.

Nellie Melba was born Hellen Porter Mitchell. She took the stage name Melba in honor of her hometown of Melbourne. Her achievements as an opera singer took her on tour worldwide. Later, she earned the title of Dame Grand Cross of the British Empire in 1927.

Chef Escoffier originally called the dessert "Pecheau Cygne" or "Peach Swan" and presented it in a swan-shaped ice sculpture and topped with spun sugar.

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National Days

NATIONAL VISION BOARD DAY

NATIONAL STICKER DAY

KOREAN AMERICAN DAY

STEPHEN FOSTER MEMORIAL DAY

NATIONAL PEACH MELBA DAY

On Deck for January 14, 2024

National Days

NATIONAL DRESS UP YOUR PET DAY

RATIFICATION DAY

NATIONAL SUNDAY SUPPER DAY

NATIONAL HOT PASTRAMI SANDWICH DAY

January 13th Celebrated History

1910

Decades of invention and experiments from contributors around the globe culminated into a single moment at the Metropolitan Opera House. Inventor Lee Deforest powered up the transmitter and antenna and began the world's first public radio broadcast, a performance of Enrico Caruso. While the audience was small, it demonstrated the potential of public broadcasting.

1942

German test pilot Helmut Schenk successfully deploys the first ejection seat while being towed aloft in his HE280 by two Bf 110C tugs. During heavy snow, the jet iced up and Schenk found he had no control of the plane. He jettisoned the towline and ejected from the plane.

1966

President Lyndon B. Johnson establishes the Department of Housing and Urban Development. He appoints Robert C. Weaver as the secretary of the new department, the first African American to hold a Cabinet position.

1981

Barbara Sonntag of Colorado set the American speed crocheting record of 4,412 stitches in 30 minutes. That comes to roughly 147 stitches every minute.

January 13th Celebrated Birthdays

Horatio Alger - 1832

One of the most popular American authors in the decades following the Civil War, his stories followed the familiar rags to riches theme.

Alfred C. Fuller - 1885

In 1906, Alfred Fuller founded the Fuller Brush Company and grew it into a household name for cleaning supplies.

Sabine Zlatin - 1907

During World War II, Zlatin and her husband rescued children from intern camps and eventually established a home for refugees. However, in 1944, Klaus Barbie and Nazi soldiers captured all 44 children and adults who lived and worked there except Zlatin and killed them. During a war crimes trial in 1987, Zlatin testified against Barbie.

Shonda Rhimes - 1970

The American screenwriter and producer is best known for the television medical drama Grey's Anatomy. Her other notable works include Scandal, Private Practice, and The Princess Diaries.

Lost in Translation: Hilarious and Puzzling Language Mishaps

The Art of Menu Confusion

One of the most common places where language mishaps occur is at restaurants. No matter how much we try to decipher the menu or ask for recommendations, sometimes things just get lost in translation.

Lost in Translation Signs

Lost in Translation: Words with Multiple Meanings

Some words have different meanings depending on the context or culture. These linguistic nuances can often lead to amusing and confusing situations for non-native speakers.

The Perils of Automated Translation

With the rise of technology, many of us rely on automated translation tools to communicate with people from different countries. While these tools have undoubtedly made communication easier, they are not without their quirks.

Imagine you're using an online translation service to chat with a friend in another language. You want to tell them that you're feeling a bit under the weather, but the translation tool decides to get creative and translates it as "I'm feeling a bit under the water." Suddenly, your friend is left wondering why you feel like you're submerged in H2O.

Lost in Translation: Cultural Misunderstandings

Language mishaps can also occur due to cultural differences and varying interpretations of words or gestures. What might be considered innocent in one culture can be highly offensive in another.

Take the thumbs-up gesture as an example. In many Western countries, it is seen as a positive sign or a way to indicate approval. However, in countries like Iran or Greece, it carries a negative connotation and is equivalent to showing the middle finger. Imagine the confusion and shock on someone's face when they innocently give a thumbs-up to express their approval, only to be met with angry stares.

Embracing the Humor in Language Mishaps

While language mishaps can be embarrassing or confusing in the moment, it's important to embrace the humor in these situations. They remind us of the beautiful diversity of languages and cultures around the world. Instead of getting frustrated, let's enjoy the laughter and learn from these experiences.

In conclusion, lost-in-translation moments can be both hilarious and puzzling. From menu confusion to mistranslated signs, words with multiple meanings, automated translation blunders, and cultural misunderstandings, language barriers can lead to some memorable experiences. So, the next time you find yourself lost in translation, remember to laugh it off and appreciate the richness that different languages bring to our world.

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

Stephen Austen

While shopping at “our” A&P, we’d wheedled Mom enough pocket change for a trip to the McKenzie’s Bakery next door. We set out, conjuring what the sweaty coins in our sweaty hands would buy

Entering, the door bell tinkled, and cheerful corpulent ladies, dressed in starched whites, looked us over with a calculating eye. They presided over gleaming glass cases, set with yards of colorful pastries, enticing cakes and pies. They knew we promised a few easy sales, but our selection process might take a while.

Before agonizing over my selection, I remember the smell of every McKenzie’s. It had the wonderful smell of fresh baked and sugary-frosted cakes, of refrigerated pastries and pies. It was a feast for the senses.

Re-counting my coin, what tariff could I afford? Almond-flavored “Silver Cakes” with great lashings of buttercream, and the cream-topped chocolate pies were out of the question, of course.

But how about an eclair stuffed with rich custard, frosted with a thick chocolate? A crunchy Napoleon with too many layers of phyllo to count, layered with (yep!) custard and topped with frosting? Maybe those colorful cubes of sugary Sin, the “Petit Fours”?

Selections complete, the suspense was over, money changed hands, and the pastry ladies heaved a sigh of relief as the door bell tickled us out.

By the time we hit the A&P, some of our goodies were sampled, too.

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

Stephen Austen

Maurice and Margaret Fitzgerald open their namesake restaurant in 1946 and another New Orleans gastronomic legend was launched.

Out in West End Park, generations would cross the wooden bridge, out to the clapboard establishment. Fitzgerald’s was built on pilings and actually over Lake Ponchartrain. Mountainous servings of boiled shrimp, stuffed crabs, and fried seafood, piled on slices of toast all-but-guaranteed generations of return business.

Sadly in 1998, Hurricane Georges damaged Fitzgerald’s beyond repair. Only a few pilings mark its passing…

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Old Metairie Memories

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The House of Lee!

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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."

Middendorf's Seafood Restaurant

After you enjoy your Christmas tree this holiday season, recycle it at Middendorf's Manchac!

We're collecting trees to help with Southeastern Louisiana University's Manchac Wetlands Restoration Project. If you recycle your tree with us, you could also win a $50 gift card!

To enter the drawing, please drop-off your tree at Middendorf's Manchac during regular business hours (Wed-Sun, 10:30am-9:00pm) beginning on January 4. After you drop-off your tree, come inside to the hostess stand to enter to win. We'll collect trees through the end of Mardi Gras, and the drawing will be held on February 14. If you're not interested in the drawing, you can drop-off your tree anytime.

And one more thing.. Trees cannot be flocked or have any decorations, stands, nails/screws, etc. Thank you for helping the Manchac Wetlands!

Learn more about the project at... https://www.southeastern.edu/.../dece.../tree_recycling.html

Arthur Hardy

48th annual MARDI GRAS GUIDE IS AVAILABLE

While our 2024 issue begins general distribution on

December 26, these outlets have them in stock NOW.

BEADS BY THE DOZEN 333 Edwards Ave. Harahan

PLUSH APPEAL 2812 Toulouse New Orleans

TJ CARNIVAL SUPPLIES 28 Fairfield Gretna

MARDI GRAS BEADS FACTORY 1145 Hwy 90 West Bridge City

JEFFERSON VARIETY 239 Iris Ave. Jefferson

BARNES & NOBLE 3721 Veterans Metairie

BARNES & NOBLE 16018 West Bank Expressway Harvey

BARNES & NOBLE 3414 Hwy 190 Mandeville

BLUE HARBOR MARKET 2963 Hwy 190 Mandeville

LITTLE MISS MUFFIN 766 Harrison Ave. New Orleans

ROSELYNNS HALLMARK 800 Metairie Rd Metairie

TJM’S 3605 N. CAUSEWAY Metairie

BARNES & NOBLE in Baton Rouge and Lafayette

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Immersive Mardi Gras Exhibits at JAMNOLA

To celebrate The New Year and the start of carnival season, JAMNOLA is offering $24.24 tickets through Wednesday, January 31! Patrons can take a tour of the funhouse museum and view the immersive Mardi Gras exhibits which include a room decked out in over 20,000 recycled beads. Tickets can be purchased here.

JAMNOLA is located at 2832 Royal Street

Haydel's Bakery

Pop-Up Trailer Opens

Our king cake trailer on Metairie Road opens! They will be located in the parking lot of The Ridgeway at 2431 Metairie Rd.

They'll be open 7 days a week until Lundi Gras (Feb. 12, 24). If they sell out, they will close early.

NEW ORLEANS King Cake Drive-Thru will offer a curated selection of Greater New Orleans’ king cakes at your convenience throughout the Mardi Gras season. It will be located at Duckworth Tires’ parking lot, 1009 Metairie Rd., Metairie, Louisiana, 70005.

Chicago-born transplant to New Orleans, Mike Graves, owner of bof bars, a local novelty ice cream company, came up with this idea with his fiancée.

“If New Orleans can do drive-thru daiquiris, it surely can do a King Cake Drive-Thru,” says Graves.

As the 2024 Carnival season drew closer, plans began to form over the holidays, and King Cake Drive-Thru was born. Metairie was chosen specifically to hopefully provide a willing neighborhood accessibility to many different bakeries across the Greater New Orleans area.

A community driven business, King Cake Drive-Thru is not just for the well-known bakery names but also a platform for businesses without their own store-front, as well as up-and-coming bakers.

Expect king cakes from local favorites such as Gambino’s, Brennan’s, Gracious Bakery and Bittersweet Confections. Other lesser known but equally delicious king cakes include Clesi’s Crawfish King Cakes, Empanola’s Guava Cream Cheese King Cakes, Kimi Bakes King Cake Cream Puffs, Vietnamese Doughnguyener’s King Cakes and so much more for the weekly rotating menu.

Other convenience items will be offered such as a party pack complete with plates, napkins, utensils and a king cake knife for on-the-go use.

Graves emphasizes, “Keep your kids in the car. Don’t worry about parking. Pull up and head out. You can grab a favorite or snag a new king cake on the way to the office or on the way home for the family.”

Plans for another King Cake Drive-Thru pop-up location in Houston, Texas is in the works for later in the Mardi Gras season.

Dates/Times:

King Cake Drive-Thru will begin operations on King’s Day, Jan. 6, at 7 a.m. (1009 Metairie Road, Metairie, Louisiana, 70005).

Hours of operation are Friday thru Sunday from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. (or until sold out) throughout the Mardi Gras season.

To keep up with the weekly rotating menu, follow King Cake Drive-Thru via @kingcakedrivethru (Instagram), @kingcakedrivethru (Tiktok), and ‘King Cake Drive-Thru’ (Facebook).

KING CAKE HUB 2024

King Cake Hub

Contact: Jennifer Samuels, King Cake Hub

(504) 616-6739 (cell)

JennSamuels@gmail.com

NEW ORLEANS, LA, Calling all King Cake Enthusiasts. Jennifer Samuels, owner of King Cake Hub King Cake Hub at 1464 S. Broad. The doors open and the party starts again welcome

This will be King Cake Hub’s sixth year selling a wide assortment of the best king cakes you have ever and never tasted and will include a variety of more than 70 cakes from Bittersweet, Breads on Oak, Brennan’s, Bywater Bakery, Caluda’s, Cannata’s, Caywood and Randazzo Bakery, District, Hi Do Bakery, Gracious, Joe Gambino’s Bakery, NOCCA, Sugar Love, Nolita, Mad Matter Bakery, Marguerite’s King Cakes, La Vie En Rose and more as well as a number of king cake related sweets and other merchandise.

King Cake Hub will be open daily from 8:30am until 6:00pm daily beginning January 6 through Lundi Gras. Delivery will be available through D’livery and is scheduled to start the week of 1/8. King Cake Hub will only be operating out of the Zony Mash location to ensure our loyal customers get that wonderful overwhelming experience that is King Cake Hub! Stay tuned for more info via King Cake Hub’s social media sites on Facebook and Instagram.

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MARDI GRAS 2024

Dong Phuong king cakes are back! Here’s where to find them in Greater New Orleans

by: Bella Dardano

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — King cake season kicks off on Saturday, Jan. 6, and for Dong Phuong king cake fans, the season is starting a bit earlier.

In a post on Instagram, the bakery revealed its official resellers for the 2024 Mardi Gras season.

According to the post, Dong Phoung king cakes will be available at the following locations starting Jan. 4.

Adams Street Grocery
1309 Adams St., New Orleans
Amore Bakery and Cafe
307 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna
Bao Asian Market
17316 Airline Highway, Prairieville
Blazin Cajun Gulfport
2517 28th St., Gulfport, Mississippi
Bourree
1510 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans
Caffe Latte Da!
5860 Citrus Blvd., Harahan
Golden Koi Restaurant
1600 N. Highway 190, Covington
Hi-5
5953 W. Park Ave, Houma
Flavors Snoballs & Ice Cream
500 Vintage Drive, Kenner
Jazzy Pete’s Poboys
2117 Gause Blvd. East, Slidell
Joey Jeanfreau’s Meats
2324 Paris Road, Chalmette
John & Anna Coffee Bean
8080 Bluebonnet Blvd., Baton Rouge
Juniors on Harrison
789 Harrison Ave., New Orleans
Killer Poboys
811 Conti St., New Orleans
Mr. Bubbles Sandwich House Gretna
925 Behrman Highway #12, Gretna
Nesbit’s Poeyfarre Market
925 Poeyfarre St., New Orleans
Pho Cong Noodles & Grill
1200 Bus U.S.-190, Covington
Pho Grace
2728 W. Thomas St., Hammond
River Road Market and Deli
13572 River Road, Destrehan
Sweet Society
1509 Government St., Baton Rouge
Urban South Brewery
1645 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans
Viet Kitchen
3415 U.S.-190, Mandeville
Waveland Pharmacy
112 Auderer Blvd., Waveland, Mississippi
Zuppardo’s Supermarket
5010 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie

The post also stated that those interested in grabbing the sweet parade route snack should check with each location about when the king cakes will arrive as availability varies.

For more information about Dong Phuong king cakes, visit the Dong Phuong Bakery website.

Zuppardo's Family Supermarket

Acquistapace’s Queen Cake Marries Two Louisiana Delicacies in One Amazing Cake

POSTED BY: KATY

South Louisiana is known for a wide variety of delicious food: muffalettas, boiled crawfish, grilled oysters, po boys of all varieties, and more. This time of year, however, we are generally focused on just one of our favorites: king cake! (we will soon flip over to crawfish). Long-time, family-owned grocery store, Acquistapace’s in Covington has taken our king cake obsession, swirled it with another south Louisiana favored food and come up with one delicious result: The Queen Cake.

Queen Cake is similar to a berry chantilly cake. It has strawberries and mascarpone cream cheese sandwiched between layers of cake and then it’s topped with even more berries, more mascarpone and whipped cream. In stead of vanilla cake, however, this one features king cake! There are hints of cinnamon throughout the cake and granulated sugar is sprinkled on top.

It’s not surprising this treat is found at Acquistapace’s deep in the heart of Covington. Acquistapace’s has been part of the Covington community since 1963 and they know what their audience likes! They are probably best known for their beer, wine, and spirits selection, but they have a few other tricks up their sleeve–like this cake! Personally I love their meat prices and am sure to pick something up whenever I’m in the neighborhood. As a family-owned grocery store with deep roots in the community, they know what their customers like! This time of year you can find their store full of their king cakes but also full of king cakes from all over the area including a number of bakery cakes produced on the south shore like Caluda’s and Haydel’s.

So go ahead and do yourself a favor before the season is over–run over to Acquistapaces and pick up a Queen’s Cake. That little taste of strawberry will have you ready for spring!

Do you love king cake? We have a guide to all the king cake on the Northshore right here.

Acquistapace's Covington Supermarket is at Acquistapace's Wine & Cheese.

LOOK WHAT SHOWED UP IN MANDEVILLE! THEY’RE HEERRREE! Acquistapace’s king cake stockpile has arrived! See below for our lineup

•Haydels

•Caludas

•Brennans

•Nonni Randazzo

•Marguerites

•Lucy Lee

•Sugar Love

•Butter Crisp

•White House (gluten free)

•Eat Fit

(gluten free)

We have all the King Cakes you are craving this Carnival season!

Caluda's

Party Palace

Brennan's

Joe's Donut Cafe

Dong Phuong

Guncles Gluten Free King Cakes

Cannata's

Butter Krisp

Saluto's Fig King Cake

Oak Point

Zuppardo's

Brennan's Restaurant

we're kicking it off with our 4th year of King Cakes by Brennan's!

Our Regal Trio of flavors is back -- Pink Parade [Strawberry Cream Cheese], Bananas Foster, and Traditional -- all available locally!

PLUS, a new Limited-Edition Flavor is available for the season in limited quantities at King Cake Hub and Congregation Coffee Roasters - ALMOND KING CAKE!

Visit our website for details!

https://www.kingcakesbybrennans.com/

Historic New Orleans Collection

By: Amelia Hervey

HNOC'S NEWEST EXHIBIT

A new exhibit titled A Mystic Brotherhood: Fraternal Orders of New Orleans will be debuted by The Historic New Orleans Collection . until May 10, 2024. Admission will be free with a ticket reservation.

[Provided by Gambel Communications]

This exhibit will explore fraternal organizations such as the Freemasons and Odd Fellows, whose history has often been hidden, and highlight how they have shaped today's city. Visitors will recognize many familiar New Orleans names within the exhibit, including William C. C. Claiborne, Oscar J. Dunn, and Homer Plessy. It will also be possible to learn about the numerous landmarks around the city where certain historical events took place.

The exhibit will be a companion to Mystery and Benevolence: Masonic and Odd Fellow Folk Art, which is a traveling exhibition debuting on February 16, 2024 and running until May 10, 2024. Organized by the American Folk Museum in New York, from the Kendra and Allan Daniel Collection, this exhibition is toured by International Art & Artists from Washington, DC.

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1525 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
(504) 267-7765

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

129 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, LA 70112

Brian Regan has distinguished himself as one of the premier comedians in the country. The "perfect balance of sophisticated writing and physicality", don't miss Brian live at Orpheum Theater Sunday January 14th!

Get Tickets

MARKETS THIS WEEK:

City Park, Sunday MarketNext Market: January 14, 2024

8 am to 12 pm

New Orleans City Park

Tad Gormley Stadium

Marconi Drive @ Navarre Avenue

Directions and Parking

The Sunday Market is located in the parking lot of Tad Gormley Stadium at the corner of Marconi and Navarre. While the parking lot is closed off to house the market, there is plenty of parking along Marconi and surrounding streets.

RTA Bus Route 27: Louisiana passes right by market! Click here to view more details about route 27.

No Cash? No Problem!

All of our vendors accept cash and tokens. Swipe for tokens on-site at the orange Welcome Tent with debit, credit, or EBT SNAP.

Shop with SNAP!

Market Umbrella implements fresh food incentive programs such as Market Match, which doubles SNAP dollars spent at market for the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables. Starting January 1st, 2023, market match will be unlimited, allowing us to match each EBT dollar being swiped for on-site at the orange Welcome Tent.

Between June and the end of November, certified market vendors accept Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers for both seniors and WIC participants. Market Umbrella is able to double FMNP benefits with tokens on-site at the Welcome Tent.

CITY PARK Vendors Scheduled for Sunday

Monica's Okra World

Anna Marie Seafood

Coffee Science

Honest Foods

T&R Dairy

Pearl River Pastures

Riverboat Coffee

Mycelium Express

Powers Beekeepers

Gingerbooch

Helens House

White Sand Homestead

Isabel's Produce & Tamales

Casa Borrega

Sam Sprouts

Costantini Pasta

Buttery Spell

NOLA Botanical Tea

La Vie En Rose

Take Box

Things N Stuff

JuiceSEE

VEGGI Co-op

Viola's Heritage Breads

Paw Paw's Donuts>

Sassy Cajun Spices

Pickled NOLA

Perilloux Farm

Leo's Bread

Brickwall Farms

Johndales Farm

Sun.

Jan 14

AUBURN

Auburn, Ala. (Auburn Arena)

2:00 PM CT

Thu.

Jan 18

ALABAMA

Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Coleman Coliseum)

8:00 PM CT

Sun.

Jan 21

VS.

ARKANSAS

Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)

4:00 PM CT

Chad Blouin·

LSU WOMENS BASKETBALL WILL HAVE 17

GAMES NATIONALLY TELEVISED :

The Southeastern Conference announced its women’s basketball television schedule for the upcoming season Wednesday afternoon and LSU will be featured in 17 televised games on the ESPN family of networks throughout the year.

As the defending national champions, LSU will be featured on ESPN at least five times with the other television games coming on either ESPN2 or the SEC Network. Every one of LSU’s conference games except for one will be televised.

In addition to the 17 televised games, all of LSU’s home games will be available to watch online with SEC Network +.

LSU Women’s Basketball 2023-24 Season Television Schedule:

Jan. 14 at Auburn

2 p.m. - ESPN

Jan 18 at Alabama

8 p.m. - SEC Network

Jan. 21 vs. Arkansas

TBD - ESPN/ESPN2

Jan 25 vs. South Carolina

7 p.m. - ESPN

Jan. 19 at Mississippi St.

6 p.m. - ESPN2

Feb. 4 vs. Florida

1 p.m. - SEC Network

Feb. 8 at Vanderbilt

8 p.m. - SEC Network

Feb 11 vs. Alabama

3 p.m. - ESPN2/ SEC Network

Feb. 19 at Texas A&M

6 p.m. - SEC Network

Feb. 22 vs. Auburn

8 p.m. - SEC Network

Feb. 25 at Tennessee

11 a.m. - ESPN

Feb. 29 at Georgia

8 p.m. - ESPN2

Mar. 3 vs. Kentucky

1 p.m. - SEC Network

info@nationalww2museum.org

In Person

Expressions of America

(January 14)

5:45 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.

BUY TICKETS

Our newest attraction brings history to life like never before! Expressions of America is an immersive, outdoor sound and light show that combines cutting-edge technology and special effects with the real words and stories of everyday people who made a tremendous impact during a time of monumental conflict.

945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

504-528-1944

The inaugural NATIONAL VODOU DAY events start at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Moon Walk on the Mississippi River at Jackson Square and include a ceremonial procession past several significant sites related to the transatlantic slave trade, ending with a vodou ceremony at Congo Square at noon. Participants are encouraged to wear white.

Free Admission to Contemporary Arts Center

11:00 am - 5:00 pm

FREE

Contemporary Arts Center

900 Camp Street New Orleans LA 70130

Sunday Jan 14th !! French Quarter is THE Place To Be!!! Join us please. Very Limited seating. Reservations Suggested 504-495-8383- 720 St. Louis Street

Undefeated Divas Second Line Parade

Dumaine Street Ladies Auxiliary

Sunday, January 14, 2024 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm

Dumaine St. Gang at Jazz Fest [Photo by Eli Mergel]

START at the Treme Center (900 N. Villere St.) to Dumaine St. Turn RIGHT on Dumaine St.

STOP at 1521 Dumaine St. then to N. Claiborne Ave. LEFT on N. Claiborne Ave. to Orleans Ave. RIGHT on Orleans Ave. Down to N. Broad St.

STOP at Zulu Club (732 N. Broad St.) Continue down N. Broad St.

STOP at J's Place (2005 N. Broad St.). Continue down N. Broad St. to A.P. Tureaud Ave. RIGHT on A.P. Tureaud.

STOP at Bullet's Sports Bar (2441 A.P. Tureaud Ave.) then to St. Bernard Ave. LEFT on St. Bernard Ave. to N. Claiborne Ave. RIGHT on N. Claiborne Ave.

STOP at Kermit's Mother-in-Law Lounge (1500 N. Claiborne Ave.) to St. Philip St. U-TURN on St. Philip St.

STOP at Charbonnet Family Services

1st Division continues down N. Claiborne to Esplanade Ave.

DISBAND at the Treme Hideaway (1234 N. Claiborne Ave.)

2nd Division continues down St. Philip St. to N. Robertson St.

DISBAND at the Candlelight Lounge (925 N. Robertson St.)

Coming Up Soon

JAN

Sunday, January 21 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm

JAN

Ladies of Unity Second Line Parade

Sunday, January 28 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm

FEB

Treme Sidewalk Steppers Second Line Parade

Sunday, February 18 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm

FEB

C.T.C. Steppers Second Line Parade

Sunday, February 25 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm

MAR

VIP Ladies & Kids Second Line Parade

Sunday, March 3 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm

MAR

Keep 'N It Real Second Line Parade

Sunday, March 10 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm

MAR

The Chosen Few Second Line Parade

Saturday, March 16 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm

MAR

Uptown Super Sunday

Sunday, March 17 at 11:00am

MAR

Single Men Second Line Parade

Sunday, March 17 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Tulane Green Wave Men's Basketball

Jan 14 (Sun) 2 p.m.
American
at
Tulsa
Tulsa, OK Donald W Reynolds Center
Listen History
Jan 17 (Wed) 7 p.m.
American
at
UAB
Birmingham, AL Bartow Arena

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.

Join us here at Palmettos on Sundays from

10 am to 3 pm for an authentic

Louisiana Jazz Brunch.

1901 Bayou Ln,

Slidell, LA 70458-3227

JAZZ BRUNCH HOURS

SUNDAY

10 am – 3 pm

Prefer to make your reservation via phone?

Give us a call at (985) 643-0050.

Become a Mediator for the

Office of Independent Police Monitor

The New Orleans Office of the Independent Police Monitor is seeking community members to join our team and be trained as mediators. Mediators will facilitate face-to-face conversations between residents and police officers in a space designed to address conflict and foster mutual understanding. No experience necessary, we will train you. Mediators receive $75 stiped per mediation and free training. A great opportunity to create change and have an impact. Applications due January 15th.

Ogden Museum of Southern Art

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

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

Our 6th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day is right around the corner! Visit the Museum this Monday, January 15 for a family-friendly, FREE admission day exploring art and activism.

Enjoy a museum-wide social justice scavenger hunt, art activities, community partner tables, entertainment, food for purchase from Wolf's Burger Food Truck and interactive activities for the whole family!

Interactive activities include an art installation administered by artist Rontherin Ratliff and family yoga with Kim Nicole.

For more information on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and for a full schedule of events, visit https://bit.ly/3S7Ap9Q.

Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans

NOLA Jitterbugs

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 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!

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

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

LSU Women's Basketball

Who is ready for the Kim Mulkey Show this week?!

Join us each Tuesday at 7 p.m. CT at the TJ Ribs on Acadian Thruway!

The Kim Mulkey Show presented by Our Lady of the Lake Health, a one-hour radio call-in show with the LSU Women’s Basketball head coach along with play-by-play voice Patrick Wright, is aired live from TJ Ribs on Acadian Thruway from 7-8 p.m. CT on Tuesdays* during the season.

Listeners are encouraged to be a part of the show by submitting a question online, tagging @LSUradio on Twitter, or speaking with coach Mulkey during the show by calling (225) 578-4827

or toll-free (800) 315-8255.

New OrleansWWL-AM/FM870/105.3

* show day/time subject to change due to game or travel conflicts

2024 SCHEDULE OF SHOWS

Show #3: Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024

Show #4: Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024

Show #5: Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024

Show #6: Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024

Show #7: Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024

Show #8: Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024

Show #9: Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024

Show #10: Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Show #11: Tuesday, March 12, 2024

400 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116

Tickets

Kenner Business Association

Join us for our January luncheon with guest speaker, Kevin Dolliole, Director Louis Armstong International Airport. We will also install the 2024 KBA Board and present checks to our nonprofit partners from the November Give Back Event.

www.kennerbusinessassociation.com/kba-events

7 PM

Latin Night at Rock n Bowl

Mid-City Lanes Rock n Bowl

3000 S. CARROLTON AVE

New Orleans, LA 70118

Tickets

Mid-City Lanes Rock n Bowl

Que Pasa New Orleans and Mid-City Lanes Rock n Bowl

Public

Latin Night returns on this night! Dance class starts at 7pm with Bianca San Martin and then social dancing begins at 8pm with DJ Maynor playing the best Latin music to dance to. $5 cover

WYES New Orleans

NEW DOCUMENTARY! Producer and narrator Dennis Woltering profiles six Louisiana visionaries in the new WYES documentary LOUISIANA INVENTORS AND INNOVATORS premiering on Wed., Jan. 17 at 9pm.

Featured in the film are: Alden “Doc” Laborde, who built a revolutionary rig that led to modern, international offshore drilling; Jerome Goldman, who created designs that led to faster, safer worldwide shipping; and Ruth Fertel, who forged a global fine dining enterprise by focusing on excellence and the sizzle.

Also profiled are David Oreck, who used charm and humor to build a household name in vacuum cleaners; J.M. Lapeyre, inventor of machines that revolutionized the shrimp industry and other fields; and Louisiana native Madam C.J. Walker, who overcame poverty and Jim Crow era discrimination to become America’s first self-made female millionaire.

Special thanks to our generous program sponsors:

Laitram

MECO

The Alden & Margaret Laborde Foundation

Laborde Marine Management, LLC

WYES Producers Circle

For more on the program: https://www.wyes.org/.../louisiana-inventors-and-innovators/

New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins Diboll Circle, City Park,

New Orleans, LA 70179

*Wednesdays are free for all Louisiana residents, courtesy of The Helis Foundation

MUSEUM

10 am–5 pm, Tuesday–Sunday*

BESTHOFF SCULPTURE GARDEN

10 am–6 pm, Seven Days a Week

CAFE NOMA

10 am–4 pm, Tuesday–Sunday, and Private Events

1 PM – 5 PM

German Coast

Farmers Market-

Westbank Bridge Park

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

2 PM – 7 PM

Lafreniere Park Farmers Arts Market

3000 Downs Blvd,

Metairie, LA 70003-3957,

United States

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.

FREE Admission to the Ogden Museum of Art for La. Residents

10:00 am

Ogden Museum of

Southern Art

925 Camp St.

New Orleans LA 70130

If you are a Louisiana resident you can enjoy the Ogden Museum of Southern Art for free on Thursdays thanks to the Helis Foundation. Great museum with the largest and most comprehensive assemblage of Southern art in the world, establishing the Ogden Museum as the preeminent resource on art and culture of the South.

. Purchase tickets in advance.

Who

All ages

Cost

Free for La. Residents

How

RESERVE TIMED

TICKETS HERE

Penny's Cafe

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

Swirl Wine Bar & Market

3143 Ponce de Leon Street

New Orleans, LA 70119

Kermit's Treme Mother In Law Lounge.

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

TODAY AT 11 PM – 2 AM

Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers

Blue Nile

Les Fous du Carnaval

Friday, Jan. 19, 8 p.m., Marigny and French Quarter

Founded in 2022, the 100-person parade is composed of the marching clubs the Krewe of Goddesses, Flora and Fauna, and the Hellarious Wingnuts — accompanied by brass bands. The parade kicks off at the intersection of Chartres and Frenchmen streets, proceeds to Royal Street where it turns left, then left again onto St. Philip Street and right onto Decatur Street,

· 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

2024 Carnival Parade Schedule

Saturday, January 20

Krewe of Chewbacchus (7 p.m. Marigny)

Friday, January 26

Krewe of Boheme (7 p.m. French Quarter)
Krewe of Titans (6:30 p.m. Slidell)

Saturday, January 27

Krewe du Vieux (6:30 p.m. French Quarter)
Krewe of Bilge (Noon Slidell)
Krewe of Poseidon (6 p.m. Slidell)

Sunday, January 28

Krewe of Antheia (1 p.m. Slidell)
Krewe of Pearl River Lions Club (1 p.m. Pearl River)
Krewe of Nefertiti (1 p.m. New Orleans East)
'tit Rəx (4:30 p.m. Marigny)
krewedelusion (7 p.m. French Quarter)

Friday, February 2

Krewe of Cork (3 p.m. French Quarter)
Krewe of Oshun (6 p.m. Uptown)
Krewe of Cleopatra (Follows Krewe of Oshun)
Krewe of Alla (Follows Krewe of Cleopatra)
Krewe of Excalibur (6:30 p.m. Metairie)
Krewe of Symphony (Follows Krewe of Excalibur)
Krewe of Eve (7 p.m. Mandeville)

Saturday, February 3

Krewe de Paws of Olde Towne (10 a.m. Slidell)
Krewe of Push Mow (Noon Abita Springs)
Krewe of Pontchartrain (11:30 a.m. Uptown)
Legion of Mars (Follows Krewe of Pontchartrain)
Krewe of Choctaw (Follows Legion of Mars)
Krewe of Freret (Follows Krewe of Choctaw)
Krewe of Tchefuncte (1 p.m. Madisonville)
Knights of Nemesis (1 p.m. Chalmette)
Magical Krewe of Mad Hatters (5 p.m. Metairie)
Knights of Sparta/Spartan Society (5:30 p.m. Uptown)
Krewe of Pygmalion (Follows Knights of Sparta/Spartan Society)
Krewe of Olympia (6 p.m. Covington)

Sunday, February 4

The Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale (11 a.m. Uptown)
Krewe of Carrollton (Follows The Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale)
Krewe of King Arthur (Follows Krewe of Carrollton)
Krewe of Dionysus (1 p.m. Slidell)
Krewe of Barkus (2 p.m. French Quarter)

Tuesday, February 6

The Culinary Queens of New Orleans (6 p.m. Westbank)

Wednesday, February 7

Krewe of Druids (6:15 p.m. Uptown)
Krewe of Nyx (6:45 p.m. Uptown)

Thursday, February 8

Knights of Babylon (5:30 p.m. Uptown)
Knights of Chaos (Follows Knights of Babylon)
Krewe of Muses (Follows Knights of Chaos)

Friday, February 9

Krewe of Bosom Buddies (11:30 a.m. French Quarter)
Krewe of Hermes (5:30 p.m. Uptown)
Krewe d'Etat (6:30 p.m. Uptown)
Krewe of Selene (6:30 p.m. Slidell)
Krewe of Morpheus (7 p.m. Uptown)

Saturday, February 10

Krewe of Bush (9 a.m. Bush)
Krewe of NOMTOC (10:45 a.m. Westbank)
Krewe of Iris (11 a.m. Uptown)
Krewe of Tucks (Noon Uptown)
Krewe of Endymion (4 p.m. Mid-City)
Krewe of Isis (6 p.m. Kenner)

Sunday, February 11

Krewe of Okeanos (11 a.m. Uptown)
Krewe of Mid-City (Follows Krewe of Okeanos)
Krewe of Thoth (Noon Uptown)
Krewe of Bacchus (5:15 p.m. Uptown)
Krewe of Athena (5 p.m. Metairie)
Krewe of Atlas (Follows Krewe of Athena)

Lundi Gras - Monday, February 12

Krewe of Proteus (5:15 p.m. Uptown)
Krewe of Orpheus (6 p.m. Uptown)
Krewe of Centurions (6:30 p.m. Metairie)

Mardi Gras - Tuesday, February 13

Krewe of Zulu (8 a.m. Uptown)
Carnival of Covington (10 a.m. Covington)
Krewe of Rex (10:30 a.m. Uptown)
Krewe of Elks Orleans(Follows Krewe of Rex)
Krewe of Crescent City (Follows Krewe of Elks Orleans)
Krewe of Argus (11 a.m. Metairie)
Krewe of Elks Jeffersonians (Follows Krewe of Argus)
Krewe of Folsom (2 p.m. Folsom)

Saturday, February 17

Krewe du Pooch (12 p.m. Mandeville)

Sunday, February 18

Krewe of Mardi PAWS (2 p.m. Covington)

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

Click here to reserve a space!

Grande Krewe Friends...

Join us on Saturday, January 20th from 1:00 to 4:00 PM and

embark on a journey of effervescence and sophistication at our Sparkling Wine Festival! Join us for an exquisite afternoon, where we bring together four of our favorite distributors, each presenting a curated selection to help restock after your New Year's celebration...just in time for Mardi Gras!

Explore a world of bubbles with a diverse array of sparkling wines, ranging from crisp Proseccos to luxurious Champagnes. Our distributors have handpicked the finest bottles for any occasion! Every ticket holder enjoys a 10% discount on featured wines, making it the perfect opportunity to stock up for your carnival celebrations.

Don't miss your chance to be part of this sparkling sensation! Reserve your tickets now for an evening of sophistication and taste that will leave you bubbling with joy! 🥂✨

At $45 per person, these spots will sell out fast so sign up now!

CHEWBACCHUS

Sat., January 20, 7:00 p.m.

The Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus is a 900-member, sci-fi themed parade, consisting of over 150 sub-krewes, that make all their own throws.

Join us and listen as Ms. Speranza will present "All's Fair in Love & War : Italian POWs in New Orleans During World War II”.

Doors open at 1:00 pm. This event is FREE and open to the public. Ample parking is available at the rear of the building. Enjoy delicious German food, tasty beers and a full bar.

Purchase VIP Experience Tour Tickets

14th Annual Horses, Hops & Cops

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

A Benefit for the N.O.P.D. Mounted Unit

N.O.P.D. Stables in City Park

1021 Harrison Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70124

3:30pm – 4:30pm VIP Experience Tour

5:00pm – 8:00pm General Admission (free)

5:00pm Horse stables open for self-guided tours

5:00pm DJ and announcements

5:15pm Equine Soccer Game feat. N.O.P.D. Mounted Unit and Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office (Horse Arena)

6:15pm See the Budweiser Clydesdales (Horse Arena)

6:30pm Live Music from The Wiseguys (Budweiser Stage)

7:55pm Raffle Drawing (Budweiser Stage)

Meet the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales at this fun-filled event that is free for all ages to attend.

Guests will enjoy touring the horse stables, as well as an equestrian soccer game featuring the N.O.P.D. horses, live local entertainment, arts and crafts, plus food and beverages for sale.

CLICK HERE for parking recommendations and information about the NOPD Shuttle Service.

Questions? Email aimee@louisianahospitality.org

Note: This event is an outdoor event. The Horses, Hops and Cops event will follow all City of New Orleans advisories and guidelines that are in place at the time of the event. These guidelines can be accessed at https://ready.nola.gov/home/.

VIP Experience Tour

A limited quantity of VIP Experience Tour tickets are available for both adults and children. VIP Experience guests will enjoy a one-hour guided tour to go behind the scenes with a Budweiser Clydesdale handler, learn about the unique horses, the breed, their special training, state-of-the-art transportation and more. The VIP Experience also includes a tour of the N.O.P.D. stables and information about how this special police force operates year round as a public safety tool for New Orleans. Each guest swill receive a VIP gift bag filled with special items and offers including:

NOPD Patches

TABASCO

Audubon Nature Institute Aquarium, Insectarium & Zoo Passes

Hilton Riverside cookies

Mardi Gras Krewe beads and cups

Items from New Orleans & Company

Items from Coca Cola brands

Stickers and more!

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.

Fidelity Bank POWER

Make your lunch hour count, ladies!

Join @fidelitybankla’s P.O.W.E.R. and Community Partner Programs as we support our regional non-profit partners. A ticket includes a delicious lunch, a welcome drink, the opportunity to meet other female business professionals, and a chance to explore @theexchangenola!

Attendees will hear pitches from each organization and vote for their favorite. Fidelity Bank will donate a total of $2,024 to the winning organizations to help them ring in the new year!

Get your tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/.../power-with-a-purpose...

Tammy Robinson O'Shea

Saturday, January 27

2024 Bayou King Cake Festival and Krewe of King Cake Children's Parade

Sample the taste of Mardi Gras and watch the Krewe of King Cake Children's Parade at the Bayou King Cake Festival in Downtown Thibodaux.

By Lafourche Education Foundation38 followers

Date and time

Saturday, January 27, 2024 · 11am - 5pm CST

Location

Downtown Thibodaux

402 West 3rd Street Thibodaux, LA 70301

Agenda

10:00 AM

Parade Begins

11:00 AM

Festival Begins

11:30 AM

Mayor Clement's Official Krewe Toast

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Band

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Souled Out

4:00 PM

King Cake Winner Annoucement

About this event

Sample the taste of Mardi Gras and watch the Krewe of King Cake Children's Parade at the Bayou King Cake Festival in Downtown Thibodaux!

On Saturday, January 27, enter to participate in the parade or come and watch it roll at 10:00 AM in downtown Thibodaux. Following the parade, be entertained with music from Souled Out and We & Mrs. Jones as you sample king cakes from some of your favorite bakeries and bakers alike!

Don't forget to vote for your favorite King Cake to win Best of the Bayou King Cake Festival!

VIP tickets are available!

Haven Coffee and Cocktails

Café Normandie is proud to partner with Tasting Collective for a private event with Chef Virgile Brandel on Monday, January 29th, 2024, at 5:30 PM and 8:00 PM. A members-only organization, Tasting Collective has opened a select number of guest tickets at an exclusive reduced rate for our mailing list, so we highly recommend purchasing tickets for this unique dining opportunity, with a specially-crafted menu from Chef Virgile.

Café Normandie

1000 Magazine St

New Orleans, LA 70130

Becky Fos Artistry

With all the great feedback from this art, we’ve decided to have 2 days with FOUR POSTER signing opportunities !! Mark your calendars… and I’ll see y’all at the below Winn-Dixie locations!

Wednesday, January 31st

10-11a2104 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA 70062

4-5p 4100 Hwy 59, Mandeville, LA

Thursday, February 1st

10-11a2985 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA 70461

4-5p11312 Hwy 49, Gulfport, MS 39503

Family Gras to feature Cheap Trick, Oak Ridge Boys, Amy Grant

By WWL.com

It's classic rock and country music at the 2024 Family Gras in Metairie.

The 16th edition of the weekend festival will take place February 2-4, the "first parade weekend," as it's commonly known.

The festival begins Friday with Cajun fiddle player Amanda Shaw. Zebra, the New Orleans-born rock band, will also play Friday.

Grammy Award-winning artist Amy Grant headlines Saturday, featuring music from her three multi-platinum albums, six platinum albums and four gold albums including her six number one hits.

Classic rockers Cheap Trick will lead into Grant's set. Local artists Mad City and the Creole String Beans are also part of Saturday's lineup.

Family Gras closes out Sunday with Revisiting Credence, featuring Dan McGuinness and Kurt Griffey of Creedence Clearwater Revisited.

The Oak Ridge Boys, on their farewell tour, will perform. So will Tyler Hubbard, formerly of the country duo Florida-Georgia Line.

The event is free to the public, and takes place at Metairie's Mardi Gras Plaza, 3300 Veterans Memorial Blvd. across from Lakeside Shopping Center.

Pawrade. Glitter Poop. Purpose.

Catch Mardi Paws on SUNDAY, Feb. 18, 2024, at 2pm in Downtown Covington!

Come hungry, come thirsty, and support our sponsors that help make the parade happen each year!

Covington Trailhead area:

Covington Beer Garden

Poppin Gourmet Popcorn

The Rustic Press

Creole Tomateaux

LouLa's Snowballs

Midway along the route (Florida/Gibson)

Creole Tomateaux

LouLa's Snowballs

The parade is an annual fundraiser for Scott's Wish, a group of dedicated volunteers helping critically ill pets and people in our community!

#MardiPaws #CovingtonDogParade #OurPoopDoesntStink

The Jefferson Community Foundation invites you to participate in the highly anticipated Jefferson Parish Senior Expo, an extraordinary event celebrating the vibrancy, wisdom, and accomplishments of our senior community. The event will be held on Thursday, March 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Pontchartrain Center. Attendance at the Senior Expo is Free and Open to the Public.

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.

LSU Athletics is proud to announce its year-long celebration of 100 Years in Tiger Stadium, highlighted by stadium upgrades, events, storytelling initiatives, and a season-long celebration throughout the 2024 campaign.

Tiger Stadium, one of America’s most iconic sporting venues, first opened its gates on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1924. Since then, the Tigers have won 450 contests in Death Valley, which has been home to two Heisman Trophy winners, four national championship teams, and 12 SEC title-winning squads.

Included in the celebration are several upgrades to Tiger Stadium, including a new videoboard and lighting system, as well as other upgrades designed to enhance the game day experience. Other events and celebrations will be announced throughout the year.

The 2024 home schedule features several marquee matchups, including home contests against Oklahoma, UCLA, and Alabama. Information on the full 2024 schedule and season tickets will be announced in the coming weeks.

One of the most legendary stadiums in all of college football, Tiger Stadium has been called “the best place in the world to watch a sporting event” by ESPN and “the pound-for-pound king of noise in college football.”

Entering its centennial season in 2024, Tiger Stadium has been a cornerstone of LSU Athletics and the Louisiana community for almost a century, hosting numerous NFL superstars, Heisman Trophy winners, and Hall of Famers since its opening in 1924. It serves as a sporting, cultural, and commercial hub for LSU Athletics, which contributes an estimated $500 million of economic activity for the state of Louisiana annually.

Southeastern Conference

2024 SCHEDULE

LSU Football

Love New Orleans &

She'll Love You Back.

.Sincerely,

Frank Stansbury

Lafete News

LaFete11@att.net

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