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NATIONAL CHEESE LOVER'S DAY
On National Cheese Lover's Day, don't feel bleu, throw a feta or act capriciously. January 20th is a gouda day to kummin over and have some cheddar or asiago or fontina!
There is no firm evidence of how humans discovered cheese making. But legend tells us it was likely that someone created the first cheese by chance. Thousands of years ago, people transported milk and stored it in sheep's stomachs. Left to sit a few days, the proteins would separate into curds and whey. From there, preserving the solids with salt may have seemed a logical next step. Salt was a highly valued preservative in ancient times.
The earliest record of cheese making dates back to 5,500 BCE in what is now Poland. Today there are over 1,400 varieties of cheese.
Basic Cheese Making
The basic principles behind making cheese are quite simple. Let the milk sour (or scientifically, coagulating the casein protein). Then separate the curds (solids) from the whey (liquid). The curds are then salted and left to age.
Bacteria, enzymes, or fungi may be added at various stages. These and the type of milk, temperature, time, and moisture are all controlled to produce the desired taste, color, and texture. Cheesemakers also add herbs and spices for additional variety and flavor.
The nutritional value of cheese varies depending on the variety. Cottage and mozzarella cheese are at the lower end of fat and calories per serving, while mascarpone and cream cheese pack it on. Marscapone makes desserts like tiramisu rich and creamy.
For the Love of Cheese
For cheese lovers who think one day is just not enough to celebrate cheese, National Day Calendar presents a calendar full of cheesy celebrations. There are 18 other cheese-specific holidays on the calendar. Check out this shortlist of tasty cheese-based celebrations:
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NOLA Tree Project Hosts
the Big TREEsy Giveaway of 400 Trees Presented by
Saturday, January 20, 2024
8:30 am - 12 noon
Audubon Louisiana Nature Center
11000 Lake Forest Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70127
This Big TREEsy Giveaway is for
ORLEANS PARISH RESIDENTS ONLY but NOT Limited to District Residents.
All Orleans Parish Residents Are Welcome!
Please bring your Picture ID!
BIG TREESY GIVEAWAY
* 400 FREE Trees
* 1 FREE Trees per Household
* Extra Trees will be available for $20 each
* 35 Types of Trees
FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF TREES:
CLICK HERE:
PLAQUEMINES PARISH CITRUS TREE SALE
* $50 each
* Meyer Lemon
* Navel, Blood & Hamlin Oranges
* Ruby Red Grapefruit
* Key, Kieffer, & Persian Limes
* Bumper, Owari, & Artic Frost Satsumas
* Southern Cherry
* Freedom Blackberry
* Celeste Fig $35
* Arbequina Olive $60
* Joey Avocado $60
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Gretna Farmer’s Market
Event Date:
Saturday
20
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. | |
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The Mystic Krewe of Louisianians commissioned me to paint the 75th Anniversary of the Washington Mardi Gras poster!! A few people have asked about the differences in options and I hope that I’m able to answer below !
“lithograph” option: Signed on an 18x24” poster-like paper. We ordered a “short run” of these, so once sold out, we will not have this option again.
Large paper print option: Signed and numbered in edition of 100. The image measures 22x29”. Looks exactly the same, only printed on textured, watercolor archival paper.
Canvas options: There’s only 50 printed in whichever custom size that is ordered. Signed and numbered in order as received.
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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!
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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
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Melba's Old School Po Boys
Meet Author Bart Davis.
Saturday, January 20 (12-1pm)
Eat at Melba’s. Get Julian Lennon’s book - FREE
- 1525 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 267-7765
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Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots
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FGNO Road to the Derby Day
fairgroundsracecourse.com
Celebrate the Road to the Derby Day at the Fair Grounds this Saturday, January 20 starting at 12 p.m. Tickets are starting at just $10. The day will be full of competitive horse races, local fans, and so much more. Enjoy a cold beer, cocktail, or even hot lunch while horses race by in an attempt to move on and qualify for the upcoming derby.
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Slidell Wine Warehouse
We’re kicking off carnival season at Acquistapace's Wine Warehouse!
Join us this Saturday, January 20th & indulge in complimentary samples of King Cake, sweet wines, and Acquistapace's Coffee. Plus, take the festivities home with King Cakes available for purchase!
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LSU Gymnastics
It’s a great day to be a Tiger
The Tigers take down No. 6 Kentucky and post the highest score in the nation!
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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
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City of New Orleans Reminds Jackson Square Artists of Permit Deadline
NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans issued a reminder to all current permit holders to renew their permits for selling art on Jackson Square in the French Quarter. The deadline for all current permit holders to renew is Wednesday, Jan. 31.
Artists who sell art on or around Jackson Square are required to obtain an Occupational License and Mayoralty Permit from the Department of Finance’s Bureau of Revenue. Eligible permits are either Artist A permits to sell art on Jackson Square or Artist B permits to sell art only in Pirates Alley.
All permit holders who wish to renew must apply in person during business hours (Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) in the Bureau of Revenue office located at City Hall (1300 Perdido St., Room 1W15). Artists must also present a valid photo ID and be prepared to pay $175.25 in the form of a certified check or money order payable to the City of New Orleans. For applicants over the age of 65, the fee is $25.25.
All permit holders who fail to renew their existing permit on or before Jan. 31 will be required to re-apply as a new applicant. A maximum of 200 Artist A permits may be issued, according to City code. There is no limit for Artist B permits.
Once all renewals have been completed, the remaining Artist A permit slots will be included in a lottery.
Similar to the permit renewal process, applicants must be present during the lottery, possess a valid photo ID and be prepared to pay $175.25 in the form of a certified check or money order payable to the City of New Orleans. For applicants over the age of 65, the fee is $25.25.
Qualified applicants are defined as persons who either have a current Artist B permit or have an application for a new Artist A permit currently on file. Artist B permit holders who seek to upgrade to an Artist A permit must also present their current Artist B permit.
For more information, contact the Bureau of Revenue Application Unit via phone at (504) 658-1630, (504) 658-1621 or (504) 658-694 or email Todd M. Ecker at tmecker@nola.gov.
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514 Frenchmen St. , New Orleans, LA 70116
P: (504) 944-8461
SATURDAY JAN 20 OPEN AT 11 AM FOR LUNCH
THE JAYWALKERS11:00AM-1:45PM
BOARDWALKER & THE 3 FINGER SWINGERS2:15PM-6PM
JOHNNY MASTRO BLUES6:30PM-9:30PM
PAGGY PRINE AND SOUTHERN SOUL10:00PM-2:00AM
SUNDAY JAN 21 OPEN FOR LUNCH AT 1 PM
YOUSE1:15PM-5:00PM
BOARDWALKER AND THE THREE FINGER SWINGERS5:30PM-8:30PM
ED WILLS BLUES 4 $ALE9:00PM-12:00AM
MONDAY JAN 22 OPEN AT 1:00 PM
THE RUG CUTTERS1:15PM-5:00PM
JON RONIGER5:30PM-8:30PM
ED WILLS BLUES BLUES 4 $ALE9:00PM-MIDNIGHT
TUESDAY JAN 23 OPEN 1 PM FOR LUNCH
THE VILLIANS 1:15PM-5:00PM
GISELLE ANGUIZOLA QUARTET5:30PM-8:30PM
CAITIE B. & THE HAND ME DOWNS9:00PM-12:00AM
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Heat up the good vibes at our 3rd Annual Ultimate Chili Cookoff - no tickets needed, and it's FREE to enter the competition! Join us as we raise funds for Children's Hospital and savor the flavor-packed creations from our chili contenders.
Calling All Chili Enthusiasts!
FREE Entry: Showcase your chili prowess without any registration fees.
Bring Your Best Batch: Let your unique chili recipe take the spotlight.
Support a Worthy Cause:
All funds raised will directly benefit Children's Hospital.
How to Participate:
Enter the Competition: Use the registration link https://forms.gle/U5U1vTCh5AtYHwqT7
Mark Your Calendar: Save the date for a day of chili, community, and compassion.
Spread the word, bring your friends, and let's make this chili cookoff an unforgettable celebration of flavor and generosity!
- 6015 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 667-5171
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What is the largest desert in the world?
Antarctica
Sahara
Gobi
Kalahari
What is the largest desert in the world?
Antarctica
Antarctica, the southernmost continent on earth, is often recognized as the largest desert in the world. This may come as a surprise to those who associate deserts with heat and sand, but the definition of a desert is, in fact, a region that receives very little precipitation. Antarctica, with its annual precipitation of just 200mm on the coast and much less inland, qualifies as a desert. It covers a vast area of about 14 million square kilometers, making it the largest desert on the planet, surpassing the Sahara, often thought to be the largest, by a considerable margin. The extreme cold, fierce winds, and lack of rainfall make Antarctica an incredibly harsh and inhospitable environment.
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January 19 - 20
The New Orleans Cigar Box Guitar Festival
@The New Orleans Jazz Museum
The New Orleans Cigar Box Guitar Festival is a unique celebration of the art, music, and cultural history of homemade stringed instruments in the city where those rudimentary devices played a key role in the early development of both the jazz and blues musical traditions. It’s CBG's biggest show and only 150 tickets will be sold.
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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
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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!
Click here to reserve a space!
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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
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- Tulane Women's Basketball
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Mardi Gras Indian Presentation
Jan. 20, 2:00 PM - Chapel
Join us for a presentation and Q&A with Mardi Gras Indian Queens. Learn more about this special and historic New Orleans tradition as we begin the Mardi Gras season!
St Charles Avenue Baptist Church | 7100 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118
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Sat.
Jan 20
VS.
TEXAS A&M
Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)
PRESENTED BY
3:00 PM CT
SEC Saturday Matinee
Texas A&M
PMAC
3 p.m. CT
ESPNU
98.1 FM
Wed.
Jan 24
AT
GEORGIA
Athens, Ga. (Stegeman Coliseum)
5:30 PM CT
Sat.
Jan 27
AT
ALABAMA
Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Coleman Coliseum)
7:00 PM CT
Sat.
Feb 3
VS.
ARKANSAS
Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)
PRESENTED BY
11:00 AM CT
Wed.
Feb 7
AT
TENNESSEE
Knoxville, Tenn. (Thompson-Boling Arena)
6:00 PM CT
Sat.
Feb 10
VS.
ALABAMA
Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)
PRESENTED BY
11:00 AM CT
Tue.
Feb 13
AT
FLORIDA
Gainesville, Fla. (Stephen C. O'Connell Center)
7:00 PM CT
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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
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St. Tammany Art Association is thrilled to announce the grand reopening of its beloved Art House after an extensive period of closure for renovations because of damage incurred during Hurricane Ida. The renewed space will be inaugurated with a new exhibition featuring the incredible works of our many talented member artists.
The exhibition, titled “Art Bienvenue,” will showcase a diverse range of artworks from our esteemed member artists, including paintings, sculptures, photographs, mixed media and more. This exhibition is a testament to the strength and creativity of our community and celebrates the support and dedication of our amazing member artists who have been a vital part of the organization for so many years.
“Art Bienvenue” is a curated showcase featuring a variety of artistic mediums, styles, and perspectives, reflecting the rich tapestry of talent within our organization. The exhibition aims to celebrate the reopening of our nonprofit arts organization, fostering a renewed sense of connection and inspiration among our members and the broader community.
The opening reception of this long-awaited exhibition will take place on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 6:00pm to 9:00pm, offering attendees the opportunity to engage with the artists, view new works for sale, and celebrate the power of art to inspire and connect communities.
For more information about the reopening event or STAA’s ongoing programs, becoming a member or learning about volunteer or sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.sttammany.art, email info@sttammany.art or call 985-892-8650.
The St. Tammany Art Association is located at 320 N. Columbia Street, Covington, LA 70433. Our 2024 gallery hours will be Wednesday through Friday, 10:00am - 4:00pm and Saturday, 11:00am – 4:00pm. All exhibitions are free and open to the public unless otherwise indicated.
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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.
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Which amendment prohibited the sale of alcohol?
The 21th amendment
The 13th amendment
The 18th amendment
The 10th amendment
Which amendment prohibited the sale of alcohol?
18th
Did You Know? World War I helped turn the nation in favor of Prohibition. Dry advocates argued that the barley used in brewing beer could be made into bread to feed American soldiers and war-ravaged Europeans, and they did succeed in winning wartime bans on strong drinks.
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UNEASY LIES THE HEAD THAT WEARS THE CROWN, BUT WHICH ONE WILL WEAR IT?
England’s King Henry II and his Queen Elinor of Aquitaine had four sons, the eldest died, leaving the other three to squabble over who came next. Unfortunately, Henry and Elinor disagreed over which one should take the crown next.
That’s the arc of The Lion in Winter, Playmakers Theater’s next production. Directed by Chase Hefte, the production chronicles the royal gathering at Christmas 1183 as the family meets to hash out the succession. It does not go well leaving Elinor to comment, “What family doesn’t have its ups and downs?”
The Lion in Winter crackles with brilliant scenes between the royals as they plot and scheme and form alliances to promote their choice for king.
The production opens Saturday, Jan. 20 and runs through Sunday, February 4. Saturday performances are at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 and available through www.BonTempsTix.com.
Get Your Tickets Now
JAN
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Jan 20, 2024 at 7:00 PM CST
Playmakers Theater
Covington, LA
JAN
21
Jan 21, 2024 at 2:00 PM CST
Playmakers Theater
Covington, LA
JAN
24
Jan 24, 2024 at 6:00 PM CST
The Greenwood
Covington, LA
Get Tickets
JAN
27
Jan 27, 2024 at 7:00 PM CST
Playmakers Theater
Covington, LA
Get Tickets
JAN
28
Jan 28, 2024 at 2:00 PM CST
Playmakers Theater
Covington, LA
Get Tickets
FEB
3
Feb 3, 2024 at 7:00 PM CST
Playmakers Theater
Covington, LA
Get Tickets
FEB
4
Feb 4, 2024 at 2:00 PM CST
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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 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.
Buy Tickets
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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
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January 20 @ 7:30 pm
SUN
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January 21 @ 7:30 pm
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NOBA's Compañia Nacional de Danza
nobadance.com
Returning to New Orleans after 22 years, Spain's premier Compañia Nacional de Danza will be gracing the stage at the Mahalia Jackson Theatre on Saturday, January 20. Led by the Spanish National Dance Company's Artistic Director Joaquín De Luz, the show will present a melody of three ballets: White Darkness by Nacho Duato, Sad Case by Sol León and Paul Lightfoot, and Passengers Within by de Luz himself. The event starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets start at $35. Don't miss this captivating performance!
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KERMITS TREME MOTHER IN LAW LOUNGE!!!!!!
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
Call more information text 504-435-8763 ”
- 1500 N Claiborne Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 814-1819
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- 830 Conti St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 577-2237
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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
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NATIONAL BUTTERCRUNCH DAY
National Buttercrunch Day on January 20th recognizes the flavorful toffee candy that comes in several varieties.
Buttercrunch is a combination of toffee, covered with chocolate. It has a crunchy texture and a caramel flavor. Variations on the recipe include toasted almond sprinkles.
Making buttercrunch calls for a good candy thermometer and some cooking experience. Creating the toffee involves caramelizing sugar at high temperatures, which requires precision, timing, and the right tools and safety techniques for a successful outcome. Follow recipes closely. The stage the sugar is supposed to reach (usually the hard-crack stage) will determine when you remove the sugar from the heat. You also have to move quickly and safely. Sugar burns at 300°F + leave blisters and scars.
When you've mastered candy-making skills, the results are delicious and definitely worth sharing. Buttercrunch and other candy treats make terrific gifts during the holidays and throughout the year. It also stores well for a time. Keep it to serve over ice cream or add as a garnish to cakes and cookies.
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January 20th Celebrated History
1870
Sisters Victoria Woodhull and Tennessee Clafin open the first woman-owned brokerage firm in the United States.
1887
The United States Senate amends and extends the 1875 reciprocity treaty with Hawaii securing a lease to Pearl Harbor as a Naval Base.
1920
Irwin W. Cox registers the trademark for the steel-wool product called "SOS." The initialism for the shaved steel wool saturated with soap stood for "Save Our Saucepans."
1964
The Wisconsin Cheese Foundation sponsors the making of the world's largest block of cheese ever made. At midnight, the process began at Steve's Cheese in a factory near Denmark, Wisconsin.
1998
Researchers at the University of Massachusetts and Advanced Cell Technology announced the successful cloning of calves that may have produced medicinal milk.
2009
The inauguration of the 44th President of the United States takes place. President Barack Obama becomes the first African American to serve as a U.S. president.
January 20th Celebrated Birthdays
Harold Lincoln Gray - 1894
The American cartoonist created the well-known comic strip Little Orphan Annie. It first appeared in the Chicago Tribune on August 5, 1924.
Eva Jessye - 1895
During the Harlem Renaissance, Jessye earned international recognition as the first African American woman to direct a professional choral group.
George Burns - 1896
The legendary actor and comedian earned critical and commercial success during a career that spanned more than six decades.
Joy Adamson - 1910
The conservationist lived and worked in the Kenyan wilderness. After raising a lion cub to be released back into the wild, Adamson wrote Born Free. The book was made into an Academy Award-winning film in 1966.
Federico Fellini - 1920
One of cinema's most celebrated filmmakers, Fellini brought the world La Dolce Vita (The Sweet Life), 81/2, and Ginger e Fred (Ginger and Fred.) Fellini's final work was La Voce Della Luna (The Voice of the Moon) which starred Roberto Benigni.
Edwin Buzz Aldrin - 1930
On July 16, 1969, the decorated Army pilot joined Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins aboard Apollo 11 for a historic launch from Cape Kennedy. Four days later, Aldrin would be one of only two people to set foot on the moon, the first being his Commander, Neil Armstrong.
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What does "lagniappe" mean?
Sleep
Gift
Person who smells bad
Eccentricity
What does "lagniappe" mean?
Gift
lagniappe Pronunciation: lan-yap
Definition: a small gift or bonus given to a customer as a token of appreciation or goodwill, especially in the context of a purchase or business transaction.
Origin: The word "lagniappe" originates from Louisiana French, derived from the Spanish phrase "la yapa," meaning "the addition" or "the extra."
Example: After purchasing a new phone, the store manager surprised the customer with a lagniappe, offering a free phone case as a gesture of appreciation.
A gift is indeed the essence of what "lagniappe" means. It represents an additional item or bonus given to a customer beyond what they expected. This practice is often employed by businesses as a way to enhance customer satisfaction, loyalty, and to create a positive shopping experience. By giving a small gift, a company acknowledges the customer's importance and adds an element of surprise and delight to the transaction, fostering a stronger relationship between the customer and the business.
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The Maison Blanche Jewelry & Cosmetic Counter on Canal Street in 1957
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1930s: Dixie Mill Supply
Located on the corner of Tchoupitoulas and St. Joseph Streets, Dixie Mill Supply has operated out of this 5-story building since 1917, distributing a wide variety of supplies to sugar mills, farms, and other industries in the South. The building shown here in the 1930s in a photograph by Franck-Bertacci Photographers looks much the same today. The small building to the left now has a flat roof, but otherwise the physical plant remains constant.
On the far left of the image is Bartlett Chemicals in the building that now houses the Preservation Resource Center.
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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
Copies may also be ordered online from
https://store.nola.com/collections/mardi-gras
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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.
1464 S Broad Street, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
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The good times never stop rolling here in New Orleans, so if you think your New Year's resolution of healthy eating is going to last longer than a couple of weeks, well...(you fill in the blank)...but we've seen those lines at Manny Randazzo .
Continue breaking those goals and enjoy our Cre-MARD-e Brulee. It's sinfully good and you don't have to wait in line to enjoy it!
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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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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)
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In Person
Expressions of America
January 21
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
info@nationalww2museum.org
504-528-1944
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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.
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Jan 21
VS.
ARKANSAS
Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)
PRESENTED BY
4:00 PM CT
LSU Women’s Basketball 2023-24 Season Television Schedule:
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
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𝓣𝓗𝓘𝓢 𝓦𝓔𝓔𝓚 𝓐𝓣 𝓗𝓞𝓜𝓔
The Wave return home on Sunday at noon for a BLACK OUT game as they host #10 Memphis! Fewer than 100 tickets remain, so get yours now!
*First 500 fans receive a 𝓕𝓡𝓔𝓔 black glow in the dark t-shirt!
Visit TulaneTix.com to get your tickets now!
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Join us here at Palmettos on Sundays from
10 am to 3 pm for an authentic
Louisiana Jazz Brunch.
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JAZZ BRUNCH HOURS
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MARKETS THIS WEEK:
Mid-City, Thursday MarketNext Market: January 18, 2024
Hours: 3-6 pm (winter hours)
Lafitte Greenway
500 N. Norman C. Francis Parkway at the Bayou
Directions and Parking
The Thursday Market is located in Mid-City on the Lafitte Greenway, right by the start of Bayou St. John. Across from Parkway Bakery and Tavern, the market is at the intersection of Lafitte Ave and N Norman C Francis Parkway. There is plenty of street parking in the neighborhood surrounding the market.
RTA bus route 32: Leonidas-Treme passes right by market! Click here to view more details.
Hours
The Thursday Mid-City market is currently operating under winter hours of 3-6pm (November 9th, 2023 - March 14th, 2024). Regular Thursday market hours of 3-7pm will resume in March following the return of Daylight Saving Time, bringing back an extra hour of light in the evening.
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.
Location on the Lafitte Greenway
In the fall of 2020, the Thursday market moved to its new home in New Orleans' vibrant Mid-City neighborhood! Located at the Lafitte Greenway and Bayou St. John, it operates year-round.
Check out the responses to Lafitte Greenway's public survey regarding use of the new Lafitte Greenway Plaza - we are thrilled about the overwhelming support for a farmers market in the space!
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MID-CITY Vendors Scheduled for Thursday
Isabel's Tamales and Produce
Leo's Bread
T&R Dairy
Slicey McSlicer
VEGGI Coop
Helens House
Pearl River Pastures
Buttery Spell
Monica's Okra World
Pete & Clara's Seafood
Applied Arts Coffee
NOLA Botanical Tea
Costantini Pasta
Powers Beekeepers
Latino Snacks
Passion Flour
Casa Borrega
Take Box
Mycelium Express
Sprout NOLA
River Queen Greens
Perilloux Farms
Sassy Cajun Spices
Johndales Farm
Roulaison Distilling Co.
Paella NOLA
JuiceSEE
Que Pasta
Paw Paw's Donuts
Faust Farm
Gingerbooch
Poche Family Farm
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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.
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NOLA Jitterbugs
Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans
Tickets
nolajitterbugsfall2023.dancecamps.org/booking.php
Public
Join the award-winning (1st place, baby!) NOLA Jitterbugs for a 6-week series with live music in the last class!
Our live music classes with local musicians and culture bearers, as well as our overall emphasis on music appreciation is what makes our lessons stand out among the rest!
Starts at The Contemporary Arts Center!
6-7pm Intro to Swing
For total beginners to swing dancing or dancing of any kind. Also for those looking to refresh their basics and learn some ragtime dances. We use these pre-swing era dances to teach beginners how to step on rhythm, step on rhythm while connected to another person, how to connect in order to lead or follow, you'll learn to syncopate your footwork, and then we'll slowly start to let go of one hand and create the beginnings of what will eventually be a bad-ass swing out.
7:30-8:30 Lindy Hop Vocab - Intermediate Level
This class is gonna give you some must know moves, some technique, some philosophy, and of course, we'll continue to clarify and polish up your swing outs.
No partner required to take either of these classes. Come alone or with friends!
SIGN UP HERE:
https://nolajitterbugsfall2023.dancecamps.org/booking.php
- 900 Camp St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 528-3805
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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
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Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm
Come and dance...
Bring veils, zils, and your hips to do lots of shimmies.
$18 per class, $60 per month
10 classes for $120
www.tamalyndallal.net
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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 #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
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Our season continues Tuesday, January 23 at 7:30 p.m. at Tulane University's Dixon Hall with the Merz Trio in a performance featuring Brahms' Piano No. 1 and contemporary selections.
Students with ID always admitted FREE of charge! FREE parking and shuttle available between the Diboll garage and Dixon Hall.
BUY TICKETS
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7 PM
Latin Night at Rock n Bowl
Mid-City Lanes Rock n Bowl
3000 S. CARROLTON AVE
New Orleans, LA 70118
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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
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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!
Purchase VIP Experience Tour Tickets
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1 PM – 5 PM
German Coast
Farmers Market-
Westbank Bridge Park
13825 River Rd, Luling, LA 70070-6219, United States
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New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins Diboll Circle, City Park,
New Orleans, LA 70179
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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
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2 PM – 7 PM
Lafreniere Park Farmers Arts Market
3000 Downs Blvd,
Metairie, LA 70003-3957,
United States
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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.
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2024 Full Moon schedule
(all times Eastern)
- Jan. 25 — 12:54 p.m. — Wolf Moon
- Feb. 24 —7:30 a.m. — Snow Moon
- March 25 — 3 a.m. — Worm Moon
- April 23 — 7:49 p.m. — Pink Moon
- May 23 — 9:53 a.m. — Flower Moon
- June 21 — 9:08 p.m. — Strawberry Moon
- July 21 — 6:17 a.m. — Buck Moon
- Aug. 19 — 2:26 p.m. — Sturgeon Moon
- Sept. 17 — 10:34 p.m. — Corn Moon
- Oct. 17 — 7:26 a.m. — Hunter’s Moon
- Nov. 15 — 4:28 p.m. — Beaver Moon
- Dec. 15 — 4:02 a.m. Cold Moon
For instance, almost every month’s Full Moon boasts a name sourced from Native American, Colonial American, or other North American traditions, with their titles mirroring seasonal shifts and nature’s events.
Wolf Moon (January): Inspired by the cries of hungry wolves.
Snow Moon (February): A nod to the month’s often heavy snowfall.
Worm Moon (March): Named after the earthworms that signal thawing grounds.
Pink Moon (April): In honor of the blossoming pink wildflowers.
Related: How to see the eclipse in April
Flower Moon (May): Celebrating the bloom of flowers.
Strawberry Moon (June): Marks the prime strawberry harvest season.
Buck Moon (July): Recognizing the new antlers on bucks.
Sturgeon Moon (August): Named after the abundant sturgeon fish.
Corn Moon (September): Signifying the corn harvesting period.
Hunter’s Moon (October): Commemorating the hunting season preceding winter.
Beaver Moon (November): Reflects the time when beavers are busy building their winter dams.
Cold Moon (December): Evocative of winter’s chill.
In addition, there are a few additional names for Full Moons that commonly make their way into public conversations and news.
Super Moon: This term is reserved for a Full Moon that aligns with the lunar perigee, which is the Moon’s nearest point to Earth in its orbit. This proximity renders the Full Moon unusually large and luminous. For a Full Moon to earn the Super Moon tag, it should be within approximately 90 percent of its closest distance to Earth.
Blue Moon: A Blue Moon is the second Full Moon in a month that experiences two Full Moons. This phenomenon graces our skies roughly every 2.7 years. Though the term suggests a color, Blue Moons aren’t truly blue. Very occasionally, atmospheric conditions such as recent volcanic eruptions might lend the Moon a slightly blueish tint, but this hue isn’t tied to the term.
Harvest Moon: Occurring closest to the autumnal equinox, typically in September, the Harvest Moon is often renowned for a distinct orange tint it might display. This Full Moon rises close to sunset and sets near sunrise, providing extended hours of bright moonlight. Historically, this was invaluable to farmers gathering their produce.
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FREE Admission to the Ogden Museum of Art for La. Residents
25
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
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Penny's Cafe
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THURSDAY BUFFET $11.95
All you can eat fried chicken, baked chicken, fried okra, pork n' beans, boiled corn & potatoes, broccoli & bacon mac, cornbread, and dessert!
11am-7:30pm
- 5442 E Judge Perez Dr, Violet, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 272-0262
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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
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TODAY AT 11 PM – 2 AM
Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers
Blue Nile
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3143 Ponce de Leon Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
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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
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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!
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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
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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
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Harmony Street Society To Host Free Tax Workshops For Local Musicians
Harmony Street Society’s Fresh Start Series – Tax Compliance
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.
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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.
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By popular demand, The Professor Carl Nivale Show returns for 3 performances only, Feb. 3rd & 4th at Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts! Tickets available beginning Monday, January 15th at rivertowntheaters.com
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Krewe of Orpheus Reveals Their 2024 Monarchs & Orpheuscapade Talent
By: Olivia Boudreaux
NEIL PATRICK HARRIS & DAVID BURTKA TO LEAD ORPHEUS
The Krewe of Orpheus will be joined by Monarchs Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka on Monday, February 12 to celebrate the 2024 Mardi Gras season. Harris and Burtka will lead the parade, whose upcoming theme will be "Music of the Spheres."
Also joining the Orpheus Monarchs in the parade are Miss USA Noelia Voight, Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava, and the Big Easy Boys. Voight and Srivastava will be riding on the Smokey Mary float while the Big Easy Boys can be seen on the signature Dolly Trolley.
Monarchs Harris and Burtka will lead the parade, which includes 42 floats and 30 marching units, down the traditional Uptown route. The parade will end inside the Ernst N. Morial Convention Center where the party continues at the Orpheuscapade. Joining the Monarchs at the Convention Center will be the headlining performer for the Orpheuscapade: Taylor Dane.
Other performers at the Orpheuscapade include Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, 12 South, and The Mixed Nuts. Playing a variety of jazz, swing, and dance music, there will be nonstop live music and dancing for eight hours.
Tickets are now available to purchase for the Orpheuscapade 2024.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Love New Orleans &
She'll Love You Back.
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.Sincerely,
Frank Stansbury
Lafete News
504-450-1955
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