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NATIONAL GRAPE DAY
Today is May 27 and we are celebrating the sweetness of National Grape Day by encouraging everyone enjoy one of natures most delicious foods.
Grapes are one of the most popular fruits from around the world. National Grape Day on May 27 celebrates the juicy and flavorful varieties available for snacking, sharing, and even drinking.
Archeologists say grapes have been around for 130 million years. In fact, they are one of the oldest plants on earth. Early records indicate grapes were originally cultivated 6,000 to 7,000 years ago for trading in western Asia, including Egypt, Iran, Israel and Cyprus. Interestingly, grapes were also found in tombs during the pre-Christ era. Today, there are nearly 10,000 known varieties of grapes from around the world, with about 1,300 specific varieties found in vineyards for making wine.
5 Common Table Grapes
- Concord grapes are a purple grape with a sugary taste. They have large seeds and are best when used in candy, pies, jellies, and juice.
- Crimson Seedless is a reddish-green grape most commonly found in grocery stores. This grape is firm and has a subtle sweetness with a hint of tartness.
- Sultana grapes, or Thompson Seedless grapes, are possibly the oldest grape available today. This greenish/white grape is a smaller table grape with a sweet, juicy flavor.
- Niagara grapes, or white Concord grapes, are a light green grape that has a sweet, lemony flavor. Niagara grapes are great for making white grape juice.
- Flame Seedless grapes is a popular table grape and purchased often because of availability. The grape is a purple-reddish color and is a hybrid of a Thompson Seedless and the Cardinal grape.
Vino
According to archeological finds, the art of winemaking goes back about 6,000 to 7,000 BCE after discovering wine production in the Georgia region. However, many archeologists believe wine was made long before this time. Interestingly, the winemaking discovery has allowed scientists to analyze the grapes discovered by archeologists to determine the evolution and histories of grapes.
What grapes make good wine? It is important to understand wine grapes are smaller and sweeter than grapes we buy in the grocery store. Though table grapes and wine grapes are very similar, wine grapes require specialized care when growing because of their use.
Wine grapes grow all over the world. In fact, specific regions produce the best grapes for wine. However, some people are unaware the name of wine actually reflects the name of the grape.
6 Common Wine Grapes
- Merlot
- Pinot Noir
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Chardonnay
- Riesling
- Pinot Gris
The flavor of wine is depends on the region the grapes grow. Vine management during the growing season requires skill and dedication to ensure the harvest season is a successful one. Picking grapes at the exact ripeness is important to deliver a delicious wine product.
5 UNKNOWN WINE FACTS
- Toasting wine glasses originated in ancient Rome when adding toast to wine to help minimize the acidity of wine.
- In ancient Greece the host of a party would drink the first glass of wine to prove to guests the wine was not poison. This became known as drinking to someone’s health.
- The oldest alcoholic beverage was discovered in China around 7,000 BC, where a drink was made from fermented grapes, honey, and rice.
- Wine fraud is an ancient law originating in Mesopotamia and is known as The Code of Hammurabi.
- Christianity in ancient Rome began using wine as a religious ritual to promote the use of wine to help the wine industry flourish.
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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. | | |
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5-27
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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Pontchartrain Conservancy and NOLA Ready are proud to host the third annual Storm Aware and Prepare event at the New Canal Lighthouse located at 8001 Lakeshore Drive in New Orleans. This free, family-friendly event will provide hurricane preparedness information ahead of the most active part of the 2023 hurricane season. We invite community members to come and learn how to clean storm drains in their neighborhood and log their cleanups. Pontchartrain Conservancy will be giving away cleanup supplies. Participants who log their cleanups will be entered for a chance to win a generator, provided by CORE. Partner organizations, including NOLA Ready, will be onsite to provide information and answer any questions for community members. In addition to hurricane prep resources, and cleanup information, this family-friendly event will include coastal educational activities for adults and children provided by Pontchartrain Conservancy. Valerie’s Snoballs will be also onsite providing snowballs for purchase.
Date:
May 27
Time:
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost:
Free
New Canal Lighthouse
8001 Lakeshore Drive
New Orleans, LA 70124 United States + Google Map
Phone:
504-836-2215
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New Orleans Recreation Development Commission to Host Inaugural Military Appreciation Event this Saturday
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Recreation Development (NORD) Commission today announced it will host their inaugural “Saluting our Military” event on Saturday, May 27, in recognition of Military Appreciation Month.
This free, family-friendly event will be held at Annunciation Recreation Center located at 800 Race St., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., to recognize our active and retired military personnel. All residents are encouraged to attend and can click here to register for free tickets.
“NORD is excited to host its Inaugural Military Appreciation event in honor of our military service members,” said NORD CEO Larry Barabino, Jr. “NORD, in partnership with local service providers, have come together to provide resources and support-based program opportunities to our active and retired military members and their families. As NORD’s motto is, ‘Something for Everyone,’ we are proud to cultivate an event of this nature to show thanks to our military personnel and their families for their dedication to our country.”
NORD will offer refreshments and entertainment for all ages, including a children’s play area, bounce house, arts and crafts tent and on-site registration for NORD's Teen Career Camp opportunities.
For adults, the event will feature financial resources, health and wellness materials, including health screenings and mental health resources, employment opportunities and veteran benefits/resources. Some vendors include Access Health Louisiana, AmeriCorps VISTA, Congressman Troy Carter & Staff, Louisiana National Guard, NOLA Ready and Volunteers of America. Free snowballs will also be given to the first 100 visitors to arrive at the event.
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Arts Market New Orleans
When: Saturday, May 27 | 10 am - 4 pm
Location: Marsalis Harmony Park - 8211 S. Claiborne Ave.
On May 27th, Arts New Orleans will host an Arts Markets Social where we will provide complimentary food, beverages, and giveaways. The Maroons Band performs at 11:30 am with 2 sets of Afro Caribbean Folk, storytelling, and world music.
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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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THE DOOKY CHASE KITCHEN: LEAH’S LEGACY cooking series celebrates Leah Chase, the “Queen of Creole Cuisine.”
The 26-part cooking series, produced by WYES-TV in New Orleans, was shot on location at Dooky Chase’s Restaurant with dishes prepared by younger generations of the Chase family who have led the restaurant since Leah’s death in 2019.
Viewers will meet Leah’s grandson, Edgar “Dook” Chase IV, who now oversees the restaurant’s kitchen; her niece Cleo Robinson, who joined Leah in the kitchen in 1980; and the restaurant’s newest chef, Leah’s great-granddaughter Zoe Chase. Paired with some of the menus are specialty cocktails crafted by Leah’s granddaughter Eve Marie Haydel, the restaurant’s beverage manager who has updated drink recipes from the restaurant’s earlier days. Granddaughter Chase Kamata narrates. Each 30-minute episode explores a new take on Creole classics and a different chapter of the restaurant’s history.
See it every Saturday at 10am and on Sundays at 11:30am. Watch on WYES-TV and stream on wyes.org/live and on the WYES and PBS Apps. Out of WYES’ viewing area?
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Audubon’s Cool Zoo with the Gator Run lazy river opens May 27, and it will operate weekends-only through the end of May.
"The Cool Zoo with the Gator Run offers great ways to have fun and stay cool while visiting the Zoo," said Audubon’s Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Uptown Facilities Daine Appleberry. "We are excited to reopen this popular attraction for the summer season."
Starting on May 29, the water park will be open daily until Aug. 5, when returns to weekends-only operation. The park closes for the season in September.
The details
Audubon Zoo guests will be able to cool off twice a day at the water park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. each day. The Cool Zoo closes every day from 1 to 2 p.m. for cleaning and maintenance.
All the fan-favorite features will be there: the alligator water slide, the spider monkey soaker, water-spitting snakes and shady spots for adults.
The Gator Run lazy river offers visitors the option to cool down by floating atop a tube along a 750-foot long course that is 3-feet deep and 10-feet wide. It also features two sand beaches and water cannons that can be used to spray other visitors as they float on down the river. It also includes showers, restrooms, lockers, outdoor seating, a private area for nursing mothers and the "Gator Bites'' concession stand.
Rafts are included in the admission price for Gator Run, and anyone shorter than 48 inches will need a life jacket supplied by Audubon Zoo.
Outside food and drinks are welcomed in both Cool Zoo and Gator Run, but the size of coolers and ice chests cannot exceed 28 quarts. Glass containers and disposable straws and lids are not permitted for the safety of the zoo's animals. Audubon may search coolers.
Get tickets
Cool Zoo tickets can be purchased online and at the zoo's front gate. Regular admission to Cool Zoo, including Gator Run, is $9 for Audubon Nature Institute Members and $12 for non-members, plus Audubon Zoo admission.
For more details about tickets, cabana rentals and the 2023 season schedule, visit https://audubonnatureinstitute.org/tickets.
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May 27 (Sat) 11:45 AM
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Clearwater, FL
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The community of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral hosts the 48th Annual New Orleans Greek Festival on Bayou St. John!
This Memorial Day weekend tradition is an opportunity to experience Greece along the banks of Bayou St. John. As always, parishioners will offer their guests an array of homemade traditional Greek culinary favorites including food, pastries, and grocery items, as well as Greek wines and Mythos beer. Don’t forget to bring your family and friends for a memorable experience of Greece on the Bayou. OPA!
Admission/Entrance:
• Tickets $10 (Children under 12 are free)
• Service Animals Allowed – No Pets
Events Schedule at a Glance
Saturday, May 27: 11am-11pm
Sunday, May 28: 11am-8pm
Hellenic Dancers
Saturday, May 27: 1:30pm, 4:30pm, and 7:30pm
Sunday, May 28: 1:30pm and 6pm
Cathedral Tours
Saturday, May 27: 1pm Cathedral Tour, 3pm Cathedral Tour, 5pm Cathedral Tour, 6pm Great Vespers
Sunday, May 28: 2pm Cathedral Tours, 5pm Cathedral Tours
- 1200 Allen Toussaint, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 282-0259
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TODAY'S DAILY QUESTION
What does "pulchritudinous" mean?
Beautiful
Mediocre
Ugly
Boring
What does "pulchritudinous" mean?
Beautiful
"Pulchritudinous" is a complex and rarely used word that describes something or someone that is breathtakingly beautiful. It is a term that goes beyond just physical attractiveness and encompasses a sense of elegance, grace, and charm. When something is pulchritudinous, it is aesthetically pleasing and captivating in a way that leaves a lasting impression. Whether it is a stunning sunset, a piece of art, or a person, the word pulchritudinous is reserved for only the most exquisite and striking of things. It is a word that carries a sense of admiration and awe, and truly embodies the essence of true beauty.
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May 27 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Urban South Brewery 1645 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans
Join Urban South and Slap Ya Mama on Saturday, May 27th for Boil In Paradise, a fundraiser benefitting Son of a Saint. We'll be serving hot crawfish from 12pm - sell out, games, raffle prizes, and a live DJ.
Free
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Honey from our Bees!
Come out to the farm on Saturday, May 27th to get your honey!!! We will be open from 12 noon to 2 pm with the honey from our bees. It is the first draw of the season!!! (Limited quantities).
We will have pint jars of the honey at $12 and our creamed honey for $7 / jar.
We are located at 22154 John T Prats Rd, Covington, LA 70435. Please call (985) 630-4326 if you have any questions or need to arrange an alternate time to pick up your local honey!
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Which words best complete these example sentences?
A) Thankfully before their travels began, it was brought to their attention that a forceful ____________ had developed along the path they had planned to take. B) The unfathomable ____________ caused devastating, life-changing destruction to the small village.
Ensconce
Haboob
Diphthong
Hegemony
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Winners of ‘Food Fight’: NOLA’s Ultimate Food Championship
Newcomer LUFU NOLA Wins Ultimate Food Fighting Championship
New Orleans, LA – When the winners were announced at last night's Food Fight presented by Stella Artois, fans and celebrity judges had unanimously chosen LUFU NOLA, a CBD Indian concept that is still three weeks away from opening.
LUFU NOLA took home the grand prize NOLA Boards trophy and Crafted Cookware set from Le Creuset. The rest of the winners included:
Critic's Choice
Top Traditional Dish: LUFU NOLA
Top Creative Dish: Pardo’s
Top Vegetarian Dish: The Chloe
Top Classic Cocktail: Los Jefes
Top Creative Cocktail: Dovetail Bar
People's Choice
Top Traditional Dish: LUFU NOLA
Top Creative Dish: Saint John
Top Vegetarian Dish: Union Ramen
Top Classic Cocktail: Union Ramen
Top Creative Cocktail: Observatory 11
Congratulations to our winners! Truly, all the restaurants that came out in support of the PLEASE Foundation deserve the accolades.
Proceeds from the event benefited the PLEASE Foundation, a Louisiana 501(c)(3) provides mentorship, leadership training, and scholarships for at-risk students to attend local college preparatory high schools in the New Orleans area.
Participating restaurants included Apolline, The Chloe, Deanasco, Desi Vegas Steakhouse, Dovetail Bar, The Fillmore, 4BOYZ, Fulton Alley, Galatoire’s, Iacovone Kitchen, Jack Rose, Los Jefes Grill, LUFU NOLA, Mahoney’s Poboys & Seafood, Messina’s, Observatory Eleven, Odd Birds, Pardo’s, Peewee’s Crabcakes, Rizutto’s Ristorante & Chophouse, Saint John, Soulé Cafe, Union Ramen, and Wishing Town Bakery.
Spirit sponsors included Atelier Vie, El Buho Mezcal, Canteen Spirits, Casamigos, Corralejo, Fistful of Bourbon, Ford’s Gin, Ghost Tequila, Hard Hide Strawberry Whiskey, Ketel One Botanicals, Makers Mark, Marsh House Rum, Nutrl Seltzer, Ron Zacapa Rum, Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey, Spiritless, Tito's Vodka, and Who Dat Spirits.
The Food Fight VIP Experience presented by William Grant & Sons was a huge hit! It included an open bar, gourmet food tastings from Maypop, Hendrix Gin and Milagro Tequila cocktails from the bar team at Meril, plus delicious desserts by Laurel Street Bakery and Pigeon Caterers.
Special thanks to our sponsors: Stella Artois, Performance Food Service, Riverwalk Outlets, Where Y'at Magazine, N.O.Vative Printing, Element, Evamor Natural Artesian Water, Remedy Room, Harrah’s Casino, and Joe’s Septic Contractors.
Critic's Choice
Top Traditional Dish
4th Place: Los Jefes, 3rd Place: Mahoney’s, 2nd Place: Chef Shonda, 1st Place: Lufu NOLA
Top Creative Dish
4th Place: Messina’s, 3rd Place: Saint John, 2nd Place: Galatoire’s, 1st Place: Pardo’s
Top Vegetarian Dish
4th Place: 4 Boyz, 3rd Place: Soule Cafe, 2nd Place: Union Ramen, 1st Place: The Chloe
Top Classic Cocktail
4th Place: Union Ramen, 3rd Place: Soule Cafe, 2nd Place: Pardo’s, 1st Place: Los Jefes
Top Creative Cocktail
4th Place: The Chloe, 3rd Place: Saint John, 2nd Place: Jack Rose, 1st Place: Dovetail
Fan Voting
Top Traditional Dish
4th Place: Hixon’s Bistro, 3rd Place: Los Jefes, 2nd Place: Chef Shonda, 1st Place: Lufu NOLA
Top Creative Dish
4th Place: Pardo’s, 3rd Place: Jack Rose, 2nd Place: Wishing Town, 1st Place: Saint John
Top Vegetarian Dish
4th Place: 4 Boyz, 3rd Place: The Chloe, 2nd Place: Soule Cafe, 1st Place: Union Ramen
Top Classic Cocktail
4th Place: Soule Cafe, 3rd Place: Fulton Alley, 2nd Place: Los Jefes, 1st Place: Union Ramen
Top Creative Cocktail
4th Place: Saint John, 3rd Place: Desi Vegas, 2nd Place: Jack Rose, 1st Place: Observatory 11
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French Quarter Gardens on Tour May 27
Patio Planters of the Vieux Carre Offers Peek into Private Courtyards
For decades, visitors and locals alike have flocked to the Vieux Carre to discover magnificent private gardens and courtyards not generally accessible to the public. This treasured ritual returns on Saturday, May 27, for one day only from 12 noon until 4 pm.
French Quarter homeowners are again collaborating with Patio Planters to open a minimum of five gardens and one refreshment courtyard for viewing during a self-guided walking tour. The casual stroll offers a glimpse into how designers and residents take advantage of small spaces, adorned with greenery and flora to provide cool hideaways suited to the New Orleans climate in styles of early Spanish and French architecture. Locations of featured gardens and courtyards will be specified on a map given to participants when tickets are picked up. The event is rain or shine.
Advance tickets are strongly encouraged due to limited capacity and may be purchased online at patioplanters.net for $35 each. Pre-purchased tickets may be claimed the day of the event under the alcove of the Cabildo on Jackson Square from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Day-of ticket sales will also be offered there for $40. Pre-purchasing tickets online is strongly encouraged to ensure availability due to limited capacity. Children under 12 are free.
This outdoor tour includes charming gardens and courtyards only, with no access to homes or indoor spaces. Due to narrow entrances, maneuvering strollers or wheelchairs may be difficult.
For additional information about the tour or Patio Planters membership, contact admin@patioplanters.net.
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Crawfish Boils at Faubourg
Faubourg Beer
- 3501 Jourdan Road, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 867-4000
Fete au Fete will be boiling crawfish every Friday-Sunday at the brewery! Stop by and enjoy great beer, good eats, and plenty to do at our 15 acre brew park!
Times:
Fridays - 4:30pm until sold out.
Saturdays & Sundays - 12pm until sold out
Interested in booking a private crawfish boil? Email events@faubourgbrewery.com to set up your boil!
Our outdoor brew park features three bocce ball courts, disc golf, corn hole, giant Jenga and many more yard games. Plenty of activities to keep the children engaged while the adults unwind. You can even bring in your own chairs, blankets and umbrellas.
Don’t want to to drive? Take a Rideshare to OR from the brewery, show a bartender your receipt and get $10 off your tab!
Family & Dog Friendly
Sat, May 27
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sun, May 28
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Interested
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The Kenner Planetarium & Megadome in Rivertown is "out of this world."
Home to a 50-foot screen & 118 stadium-style seats, the movies (which are only available on Saturdays) feature kid-friendly films starring Big Bird & Elmo, the solar system, or deep sea exploration.
Enjoy "Late-nite Laser Motown" on Saturday nights in May, which showcases music by artist like The Temptations & Stevie Wonder!
Showtimes range from 25–45 minutes, & admission is $5 for children and $6 for adults. Your ticket also grants you entry to the Space & Science Complex!
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The third annual Harahan Music Festival and Food Drive, featuring five groups including Grammy winners The Lost Bayou Ramblers, will be held from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 27, at Zeringue Park, 501 Oak Ave., Harahan.
Admission is a donation of between five to 10 nonperishable food items to help the food pantry at St. Rita of Cascia.
The musical lineup for the festival is:
- Noon, Silver Lining
- 1:15 p.m., The Sharpened Spurs
- 2:30 p.m., Serge Villanova’s Stranded South Band
- 3:45 p.m., The Victory Belles
- 5 p.m., The Lost Bayou Ramblers
In case of inclement weather, the event will move to the VFW Post.
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Test Your Knowledge With Today's Trivia...
Noah's Ark came to rest on which mountain?
Ararat
Olympus
Galilee
Bethlehem
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Une Nuit en musique: A fundraising event for the Alliance Francaise de La Nouvelle-Orléans
- Saturday, May 27, 2023
- 6:00 PM 10:00 PM
- New Orleans Jazz Museum
- 400 Esplanade Ave.New OrleansUnited States
Une Nuit en musique
A fundraising event for the Alliance Francaise de La Nouvelle-Orléans
You are invited to join us for a celebration of French language, culture, and music at the New Orleans Jazz Museum. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to support the AFNO and express your commitment to our mission to promote French language and French speaking cultures in New Orleans in the presence of renowned and award winning French-speaking musicians. Music performed by Anna Laura Quinn and Mahmoud Chouki.
PURCHASE TICKETS
Reception-style event of food and wine pairings with the distinguished presence of Nathalie Beras, Consule de France.
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In Person
Expressions of America
May 27
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 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. Now featuring the Victory Belles for a lively pre-show performance!
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The Savannah Sipping Society
Tickets Selling Fast!
Don’t Miss Your Chance to Spend Happy Hour with These Ladies
The Savannah Sipping Society Special Event -
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Playmakers Theater
Covington, LA
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For the remainder of the run, Saturday performances are at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m
What happens when an uptight, unemployed architect, an earthy divorcee, a lonely widow and a fireball of a gal become fast friends in a slow Southern town? Add the liberal use of libations and you get The Savannah Sipping Society, the next production at Playmakers Theater. Directed by Joan Soboloff, the show runs May 20-June 4 with a Real Estate Professionals Premiere Friday, May 19.
The Savannah Shipping Society welcomes newcomers Elizabeth Humbert as Randa, the 49 year old architect whose well-earned promotion is given to a 30-year-old man;
Jeri Creson as Marlafaye, the Texan-done-wrong with anger issues; Stephanie Neece as the feisty lifestyle coach Jinx. Dot, a recent widow with a penchant for sexy underwear, is played by Arden Allen Dufilho. You never know what’s going to happen when these four women get together for Happy Hour.
The Savannah Sipping Society opens with a special Realtors’ Premiere, May 19 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 will include hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction benefitting Playmakers Theater. Specialty cocktails will be available.
The regular run opens Saturday, May 20 at 7 p.m. with champagne and hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are $20. For the remainder of the run, Saturday performances are at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Tickets for all performances are available at BonTempsTix.com or playmakersinc.com.
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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
NOMA's Besthoff Sculpture Garden
- One Collins C Diboll Cir, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
(504) 658-4100
Sun, May 28
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
The audience favorite returns after 12 long years. Don't miss this magic this May!
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To commemorate the anniversary of our first "garden show", TNP commissioned a MIDSUMMER poster by artist Spencer Epps. The hand-painted piece will be on display at performances and auctioned off at the completion of the production!
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THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
May 25 – June 4, 2023
A play by Simon Stephens. Based on the novel by Mark Haddon, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time follows fifteen-year-old Christopher as he uncovers the mysterious murder of his neighbor’s dog. Amid his investigation, he discovers hard truths about his family while navigating social norms and communication with others. This seven-time Olivier Award-winning play is a thrilling adventure!
Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, including 15 minute intermission.
Recommended for ages 11+
27 7:30pm
28 3p
LE PETIT THEATRE -
616 St. Peter St.
New Orleans LA 70116
504.522.2081
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Next Match
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May 27 (Sat)
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9 until Midnight
The Anaïs at
The Bombay Club
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Daniel Meinecke joins me on piano
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Join us for an evening of Jazz and Cocktails at The Bombay Club.
830 Conti St
New Orleans, LA 70112
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WE’RE BACK AT THE BLUE NILE EVERY FRIDAY!!!!
TODAY AT 11 PM
Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers
$20
· 532 Frenchmen Street,New Orleans,70116,US
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NATIONAL GRAPE POPSICLE DAY
Since summer is just around the corner, May 27th calls for warm weather, sunshine, and National Grape Popsicle Day.
In San Francisco, California, in 1905, 11-yr-old Frank Epperson was outside on his porch, mixing water with a white powdered flavoring to make soda. Upon going inside, he left it there on the porch with the stirring stick still in it. That night the temperature reached a record low and the following morning, Frank discovered the drink had frozen to the stick.
Years later, in 1922, Epperson introduced his treat at a fireman’s ball where it was a huge success. Then in 1923, he made and sold his frozen treat-on-a-stick at an amusement park in Alameda, California. Epperson applied for a patent in 1924 for his frozen confectionery, which he called “Epsicle” ice pop. He then renamed it “Popsicle“.
Popsicles are one of summertime’s favorite treats for kids of all ages. National Grape Popsicle Day honors one of the most popular flavors!
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May 27th Celebrated History
1931
Balloonists Paul Kipfer and Auguste Piccard rode their balloon 10 miles up into the sky. They were the first humans to travel to the stratosphere.
1933
Beams of light from the star Arcturus helped to open the “Century of Progress” Chicago World’s Fair. Four telescopes from separate observatories captured the light and funneled the signal to Western Union Telegraph lines, closing the circuit and amplifying the rays. The beams were reflected straight up like a spotlight. At the time, scientists believed the light from Arcturus took 40 light-years to travel to Earth and the event was designed to recognize Chicago’s Columbian Exposition 40 years earlier in 1893. Today we know it takes 37 light-years.
1935
San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge opens to pedestrian traffic.
1999
Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-96) Is Launched on a 6-day Mission and the First Shuttle Docking to the International Space Station
May 27th Celebrated Birthdays
Julia Ward Howe – 1819
The American author and poet is best known for writing the “Battle Hymn of the Republic” and for inspiring the movement toward a national Mother’s Day observance.
Wild Bill Hickok – 1837
Born James Butler Hickok gained a reputation as an Old West folk hero.
Rachel Carson – 1907
The American marine biologist published the book Silent Spring inspiring the environmental movement.
Vincent Price – 1911
The American actor is best known for his roles in horror and suspense films. One of his most memorable roles was Dracula. However, he also appeared in numerous other works. In 1989, Sesame Street introduces a new character inspired by Price; Vincent Twice lived in an austere mansion and hosted Mysterious Theater sketches from a velvet chair and characteristically said his name twice.
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haboob
[ HUH-BOOB ]
Part of SpeechnounOrigin + Etymology
Late-19th century; from the Arabic habūb 'blowing furiously'
Synonymsnoun
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Antonyms
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Definition
noun
a thick dust storm or sandstorm that blows in the deserts of North Africa and Arabia or on the plains of India
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A) Thankfully before their travels began, it was brought to their attention that a forceful haboob had developed along the path they had planned to take. B) The unfathomable haboob caused devastating, life-changing destruction to the small village.
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Among the more unique businesses to find in the old New Orleans City Directory was for the firm of Hussmann & Company at No. 21 Exchange Place who employed something called the Eagle Odorless Apparatus. Established in 1877, the company received the approval of the Board of Health of the city of New Orleans for the complete emptying of cemetery vaults. Not a casket per se, but rather it was a wooden barrel described as being air-tight normally employed in the disposal of “swill or garbage, melting or renderings.” In this instance it would have been used to evacuate the vault in order to accommodate another burial.
In a city where death is a serious business, there was great need for firms such as this. Placing the deceased into a wall vault, such as that pictured by Georges Mugnier at the old Girod Street Cemetery in the 1890s, may have been a temporary situation. Perhaps the deceased was to be exhumed and returned to their hometown once arrangements could be made. Perhaps the family tomb was full and only the passage of time would free up more space until the deceased could be reinterred in the family plot. For whatever reason, the remains needed to be handled with dignity and care.
The above-ground tombs of New Orleans served as a de-facto crematory, with the sweltering heat bearing down on the tomb to reduce the deceased to bone within a year, after which the bones could be placed into an ossuary or bone box that would be placed in the rear of the tomb, thereby creating a vacancy for another family member. Given the mortality rates of 19th century New Orleans, there is a good chance that the need for the Eagle Odorless Apparatus was great.
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Looking down Bourbon Street from Canal Street 1972. The Holmes sign is for the Bourbon Street entrance into the Men's Department. At that time I was working in the Housewares Department on the 3rd floor. A window back in the stock room over looked Bourbon Street. Many times a street musician played the Saxophone right below the window.
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For Steamboat Saturday we have the second iteration of the Jesse K. Bell, yet another product of the Howard Shipyard in Jeffersonville, Indiana. She was launched in 1879. The first photograph is from that time period. The original Jesse K. Bell was completed in 1856 and served at the headquarter of Union General Lewis Wallace (also known as the author of “Ben Hur”) until she was destroyed by fire in St. Louis on September 13, 1863.
The new Jesse K. Bell was engaged in the New Orleans to Alexandria trade. She was sold to Captain George W. Rea who named his son Jesse K. Rea after his friend Jesse K. Bell who was the president of the New Orleans National Bank and the vessel’s namesake. Jesse K. Rea would retire from the river in 1901 and got to work for the bank.
In 1893 the Jesse K. Bell was sold to the Mississippi Packet Company running between New Orleans and Bayou Sara. The second photograph is from that time period. She was dismantled in 1897.
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Blue Star Museums Program
Through the Blue Star Museums program, The National WWII Museum offers free admission to the nation’s military personnel and their families this summer from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day. Help us kick off this program on May 20 with these upcoming events!
The National WWII Museum and the Blue Star Museums network have partnered to offer free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel—including National Guard and Reserve—and their families each summer. Starting on Armed Forces Day (Saturday, May 20) through Labor Day (Monday, September 4), active-duty military families must show a Geneva Conventions common access card (CAC), DD Form 1173 ID card (dependent ID), or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card to Visitor Services staff for complimentary Museum Campus Passes for the military ID holder and up to five family members. The military ID holder can be either an active-duty servicemember or other dependent family member with the appropriate ID card. The active-duty member does not have to be present for family members to use the program.
The free admission program is available for those currently serving in the US military—Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Space Force—as well as members of the Reserves, National Guard, US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, and NOAA Commissioned Corps.
Blue Star Museums program admission also includes complimentary entry to the 4D film experience Beyond All Boundaries and the interactive Final Mission: USS Tang Submarine Experience.
Across the Museum’s Campus
945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130
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Community Office Hours (COH) is intended to provide an opportunity to discuss issues within the community and give residents the opportunity for direct dialogue with City staff about interests and concerns. This program enables City Hall to be accessible and helpful to more residents within neighborhoods. This effort supports a two-way street of effective communication and information flow for addressing neighborhood-level issues.
Your liaison will be available to assist you in your district, Monday through Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you have any questions or concerns and would like to book an appointment for assistance, please visit nola.gov/coh or give us a call at (504) 658-4985.
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NOW OPEN
The Walt Disney Studios and World War II
On display through September 24, 2023
Organized by The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco, California, this family-friendly exhibit explores how one of America’s most beloved entertainment companies helped achieve Allied victory. Through a collection of over 500 rare historical objects and film clips, this traveling exhibit showcases collections such as “Films and Print for Training, Propaganda, and Entertainment” and “Insignia and Morale,” highlighting Walt Disney and his staff’s unfaltering support of the war effort. For more information,
LEARN MORE
945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
504-528-1944
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Philip Melancon, Jr.
Regular weekly schedule:
Tues: Chop House
Steak House piano 6-9pm
Wed: Prytania Theater Uptown
Classic Movie Series 10 am
Fri: Superior Seafood
Upbeat & Loud 5-7 pm
Fri: Public Belt
Piano Bar 8-10:30 pm
Sat: Public Belt
Piano Bar 8-10:30 pm
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2828 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119
21 and over
Sat, May 27, 2023
8:00 PM
Drivn n Cryin
TICKETS
21 and over
Sun, May 28, 2023
8:00 PM
Drivin n Cryin
TICKETS
18 and over
Mon, May 29, 2023
7:00 PM
Alexis & The Sanity
TICKETS
Wed, May 31, 2023
8:00 PM
Jon Cleary
TICKETS
18 and over
MORE DETAILS
Thu, June 1, 2023
8:30 PM
Jenn Howard Band
Chickie Wah Wah
And here we go again with our weekly calendar folks!
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Saturday, May 27
6:00 PM
Ages 21+
Saturday, May 27
10:00 PM
Ages 21+
$15.00
Sunday, May 28
3:00 PM
Ages 21+
TICKETS Info >
NO COVER
Sunday, May 28
6:00 PM
Ages 21+
TICKETS Info >
Sunday, May 28
9:00 PM
Ages 21+
$15.00
TICKETS Info >
NO COVER
Monday, May 29
6:00 PM
Ages 21+
TICKETS Info >
Monday, May 29
10:00 PM
Ages 21+
$10.00
TICKETS Info >
NO COVER
Tuesday, May 30
6:00 PM
Ages 21+
TICKETS Info >
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514 Frenchmen St. , New Orleans, LA 70116
P: (504) 944-8461
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BOARDWALKER AND THE 3 FINGER SLINGERS 11:00AM-1:45PM THE NEW ORLEANS SWINGIN' GYPSIES 2:15PM-6PM JOHNNY MASTRO 6:30PM-9:30PM PAGGY PRINE AND SOUTHERN SOUL 10:00PM-2:00AM
SUNDAY MAY 28 OPEN AT 1:00 PM FOR LUNCH
AMBER RACHELLE & THE SWEET POTATOES 1:15PM-5:00PM THE MIDNIGHT BRAWLERS 5:30PM-8:30PM ED WILLS BLUES 4 SALE 9:00PM-12:00AM
MONDAY MAY 29 OPEN AT 1:00 PM FOR LUNCH
BEN FOX QUARTET 1:15PM-5:00PM THE MELATAUNS 5:30PM-8:30PM ED WILLS BLUES 4 SALE 9:00PM-12:00AM
TUESDAY MAY 30 OPEN AT 1:00 PM FOR LUNCH
DOYLE COOPER JAZZ BAND 1:15 PM-5:00 PM GISELLE ANGUIZOLA QUARTET 5:30PM-8:30PM ANDY J FOREST BLUES 9:00PM-12:00AM
WEDNESDAY MAY 31 OPEN AT 1:00 PM FOR LUNCH
BOARDWALKER AND THE 3 FINGER SLINGERS 1:15-5:00 SWINGIN' WITH JOHN SAAVEDRA 5:30 PM-8:30PM ROULE AND THE QUEEN
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The Back Room at Buffa's
1001 Esplanade Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70116
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Live Music
Every
Thursday thru Monday
All Ages Welcome!
Roland Guerin
May 27, 2023 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm CDT
The Back Room at Buffa's Bar & Restaurant
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Traditional Jazz Brunch with Some Like It Hot!
May 28, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm CDT
The Back Room at Buffa's Bar & Restaurant
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Steve Pistorius and His Porch Pals
May 28, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm CDT
The Back Room at Buffa's Bar & Restaurant
· 1001 Esplanade Avenue,New Orleans,70116,US
504) 949-0038
Buy TicketsBuffa’s is committed to paying our musicians fairly while also protecting our customers during the remainder of the pandemic. In order to do this we are selling full tables intead of individual seats for each show.
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The Palm Court Jazz Cafe presents fine dining with live traditional jazz. Normal opening hours are Wednesday through Sunday, from 7pm to 11pm.
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Will Smith & Palm Court
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- Mark Braud & Sunday Night Swingsters
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- CLOSED 31
- Lars Edegran & Palm Court Jazz Band
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1204 Decatur Street
New Orleans LA, 70116
Phone: (504) 525 - 0200
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SNUG HARBOR
Thursdays, Fridays,
Saturdays, & Sundays
Shows at 8 & 10pm
Tickets for all shows are available and easy online www.SnugJazz.com in order to guarantee your seat, and walk-up tickets are only available while they last.
May 28th:
Masakowski Family
Band
May 31st:
Warren Battiste
& The Last Time Around Quartet
Shows at 8pm & 10pm.
Doors at 7:00pm & 9:30pm.
LOCATION:
SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO
626 Frenchmen St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
504-949-0696
General Inquiries: info@snugjazz.com
Show Inquiries: shows@snugjazz.com
ADMISSION:
GENERAL SEATING
$20.00 - $40.00
SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO
626 Frenchmen St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
504-949-0696 to purchase tickets
ADMISSION:
GENERAL $25.00 - $40.00
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2023 Louisiana Festivals
Summer Fun: Festivals & Events, 2023
May
26-28: New Orleans Greek Festival
26-28: Jambalaya Festival, Gonzales, LA
June
2-3: Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Concert Series
2-3: Cajun Heritage Festival, Larose, LA
3: Louisiana Peach Festival, Ruston, LA
7-11: New Orleans Wine and Food Experience
9-11: New Orleans Pride
9-10: Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Concert Series
10-11: French Market Creole Tomato Festival
10: NOLA Zydeco Fest
16-17: Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Concert Series
19: New Orleans Juneteenth Festival
22-24: Beauregard Watermelon Festival, DeRidder, LA
July
June 30-July 2: Essence Music Festival
1: Lebeau Zydeco Festival, Lebeau, LA
14: Bastille Day Fete
14-16: San Fermin in Nueva Orleans, aka Running of the Bulls
13-15: Island Strong Music Fest, Grand Isle, LA
15-16: Cajun French Music & Food Festival, Lake Charles
22: Delcambre Shrimp Festival, Delcambre, LA
23-28: Tales of the Cocktail
August
5: White Linen Night
5-6: Satchmo SummerFest
11-14: New Orleans Salsa Bachata Festival
12: Red Dress Run
13: Dirty Linen Night
September
Aug 31-Sept 4: Southern Decadence
1: WWOZ Groove Gala
1-4: Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival, Morgan City
15: Mamou Cajun Music Festival
16: Highland Jazz & Blues Festival, Shreveport
21-24: Alligator Festival, Luling, LA
23: Beignet Fest
Sept 23-Oct 8 NOLAxNOLA
29-30: The Bogalusa Blues and Heritage Festival
Sept 30-Oct 1 National Fried Chicken Festival
October
6-8: Gretna Heritage Festival
6-8: Gentilly Fest
7: Bluesberry Music and Art Festival, Covington
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Lineup:
Sean Riley & The Water 2:30 outside
Washboard Chaz Trio 3:30 inside
Mom Shannon Band 4:30 outside
T Marie & Bayou JuJu 5:30 inside
Johnny Mastro and Mama’s Boys 6:30 outside
Sunpie Barnes & John Mooney 7:30 inside
Little Freddie King 8:30 outside
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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
SUNDAY
5-28-23
10 am – 3 pm
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VENDOR OF THE WEEK:
Powers Beekeepers
Meet the Powers! Terry and Dani Powers have been bringing their honey to our markets for over three years now, and have been producing honey for over seven years. Between their locations in Algiers and Belle Chasse, Louisiana, the Powers take care of a total of 150 hives from which they produce pure, raw, and unfiltered honey. Alongside their 100% natural honey, Powers Beekeepers produces comb honey, beeswax, pollen, propolis tinctures, and beeswax candles made in a variety of beautiful and unique molds. Interested in beekeeping yourself? The Powers also teach a beginners beekeeping class at Sugar Roots Farm and sell nucleus hives - a small but established colony that's perfect for kick-starting a new beehive.
A relatively new addition to Power’s product line-up, the Dani bar can now be found alongside their weekly array of honey products. Affectionately named after its inventor, the Dani bar is composed of jujubes, goji berries, raw honey as well as pecans, peanuts, and black sesame seeds. Stop by the Power’s table at any of our markets and grab yourself a delicious Dani bar.
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Office of Housing Policy and Community Development to Host Rental and Utility Assistance Event for Renters
NEW ORLEANS — The Mayor’s Office of Housing Policy and Community Development today announced it will host a Community-Based Rental and Utility Assistance Event on Wednesday, May 31 and Thursday, June 1 at Joe W. Brown Park (5601 Read Blvd.).
Residents who have not received rental and/or utility assistance from the City of New Orleans may attend the Community-Based Assistance Event on Wednesday, May 31 and Thursday, June 1, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., or until capacity is reached. City employees will be on-site to review documentation for applicant eligibility. The Sewage and Water Board of New Orleans will also be onsite to assist applicants with past due bills. Prior to the event, applicants must complete the online application at:
Please arrive with the following documents to determine eligibility to receive assistance:
- Copy of ID
- Proof of residency (lease, utility bill, etc.)
- Proof of household income (income for all over the age 18)
- Past due utility bill (must be at least 1 month past due, but not more than 12 months)
- For rental assistance: documentation of rental debt (one month past due, but not more than 12 months)
Translators and legal services will be available.
The City of New Orleans has provided over $81 million in emergency rental and utility assistance to approximately 24,000 households since the beginning of the pandemic.
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LSU
VS.
Selection Show May 29, 11 a.m. CT, on ESPN2
NCAA REGIONALS
Campus Sites TBD
3:00 PM CT
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NOLA Jitterbugs 6-Week Spring Swing Dance Series 2023
Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans
- 900 Camp St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 528-3805
NOLA Jitterbugs swing dance series with LIVE music in the last class! New 6-week series starts Monday March 27th at The Contemporary Arts Center.
7pm Beginners
8pm Intermediate/Advanced
BEGINNERS at 7pm
This class is for those new to swing dancing or need to brush up on the basics of moving with a partner to jazz, swing, & blues. No partner is required to join this class as we rotate partners as we learn. Live music featured in the last class to put your new skills into action!
If you took our last beginner series we recommend taking this one as well. After the last series, we made some adjustments to the flow and restructured it to get you swinging out sooner rather than later. (and with low stress)
Teachers: This series is taught by the entire NOLA Jitterbugs Collective
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Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce de Leon Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
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Upcoming Events
Friday Night Wine School, Breaking Bread with John Lott
Friday, May 19, 2023 - 6 spots remaining
You can probably count on one hand the number of times we have featured wines from a California producer, so, if we do, you know it's for a very good reason...It was love at first sip for us when John Lott first brought us a Breaking Bread wine. We liked the winery's story and the winemaking approach is a perfect fit for us so we continued to bring in more and more of the wines. Delicious, balanced, playful, natural wines that are perfect for summertime drinking in New Orleans.
The wines are made by Erik Miller, founder and winemaker of Kokomo Wines, whose interest in natural wine came about as he noticed a shift in the California wine industry toward lower alcohol, food-friendly, low-intervention wine. He had been making wine for sixteen years and with the development of a more traditional brand, had a solid foundation in winemaking as it pertains to microbiology and fermentation science. When he decided to start Breaking Bread, it was very important to him, artistically, to build something completely different than his first conception, Kokomo. He wanted to be challenged in his craft as a winemaker and he also wanted to understand fermentation from a different perspective that could possibly play a part in future Kokomo vintages. Erik is also a chef so the concept of sharing meals and wine with others, as well as his belief in the power of food and wine to bring people together and create community, was behind the premise of Breaking Bread Wines.
The style of his red wines is defined by a flavor profile that is synonymous with carbonic maceration, or whole cluster fermentation. Erik believes that by keeping the grapes in their complete natural form as they come off the vine, with no destemming, the stem becomes part of the fermentation process and final product. As it turns out, the stem adds a piece of chemistry that is needed for balance in these wines because we pick the fruit less ripe, with lower sugar, so it has lower alcohol but higher acidity. The stems help balance out that acidity by bringing potassium into the mix.
John will present 5 wines including a Pet Nat (our love at first sip wine!), skin contact white, a whole cluster red and 2 others to be determined, possibly something from his Kokomo project. Join us, we promise you'll love them too! Get your tickets here, Breaking Bread
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5-3
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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5-3
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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In Person
Billie & Ella
May 31 | 11:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.
BUY TICKETS
Banter, jokes, jazz, and blues abound when music legends Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald get together. These two iconic musicians are elegantly portrayed by New Orleans' own Kathleen Moore and Chloé Marie Johnson, respectively, and backed by the talented Victory Trio. Enjoy classic hits like “Give Me the Simple Life,” “God Bless the Child,” “Stormy Weather,” and more from music royalty!
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5-31
2 PM – 7 PM
Lafreniere Park Farmers Arts Market
3000 Downs Blvd,
Metairie, LA 70003-3957,
United States
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FREE Admission to the Ogden Museum of Art for La. Residents
6
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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2023 Spring Concert Series
Music lovers are invited to City Park for the popular Thursdays at Twilight concert series. Bring your friends and enjoy mint juleps and array of musicians indoors at the Pavilion of the Two Sisters (1 Victory Avenue, NOLA 70124). Admission is $15. Cocktails, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase. No outside food, drink or pets allowed.
City Park policy states no refunds, rain checks or exchanges will be issued for fundraisers. In the event of cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, we ask ticket holders to consider their purchase a donation to the Park.
Gates Open - 5:00pm
Performances - 6:00-8:00pm
SPRING 2023 SCHEDULE
- June 1 - New Leviathan Oriental Fox-Trot Orchestra
- $15.00
- + fees
- The New Leviathan Oriental Fox Trot Orchestra is an American revival orchestra that performs vintage American music popular from the 1890s through the early 1930s.
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- June 8 - The Yat Pack
- $15.00
- + fees
- “The Yat Pack” is a New Orleans-based band modeled on the 1960s Vegas Swing Era. They will perform classic big-band numbers by Frank Sinatra, Louis Prima, Dean Martin, and Bobby Darin as well as contemporary artists like Michael Bublé, Billy Joel, and Harry Connick, Jr. www.theyatpack.com
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- June 15 - Julio y Cesar
- $15.00
- + fees
- Originally from Guatemala, Julio and Cesar Herrera have been in New Orleans for over 30 years. They describe their music as constantly evolving, attributing this in part to their exposure from an early age to many cultures. For more information about the singer/band, please visit www.julioandcesar.com.
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- June 22 - Raphael Bas & Harmonouche
- $15.00
- + fees
- Harmonouche plays music loaded with charisma and international flavor. This New Orleans band combines world-class musicianship and a good dose of humor to deliver a unique sound orchestrated with jazz guitar, harmonica, accordion, piano and vocals.
- MORE INFO
- June 29 - Tim Laughlin
- $15.00
- + fees
- Tim began playing the clarinet at age 8, taking private lessons at Werlein’s. Laughlin has separated himself by composing original New Orleans Jazz, as heard on his award-winning CD, The Isle of Orleans. His songs have been heard on television, commercials, and major motion pictures. www.timlaughlin.com
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The Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco concert series celebrates the rich traditions of southwest Louisiana. The combination of rollicking two-step music and spicy seafood is a potent example of how we in Louisiana love to “pass a good time.”
WHEN
June 2-3, 2023
June 9-10, 2023
June 16-17, 2023
WHERE
Louis Armstrong Park – 701 N. Rampart Street, New Orleans, La 70116
LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE
Three weekends of music indoors at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center.
Details to be announced soon!
JUNE 2-3, 2023
JUNE 9-10, 2023
JUNE 16-17, 2023
No recording. Please, no audio or video recording of any performances at the festival.
The Louisiana Cajun Zydeco Festival is a presentation of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation. Our broadcast partner is WWOZ New Orleans 90.7 FM.
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Tipitina's announced the lineup for its Free Fridays summer concert series. Shows run May 26 through Sept. 1.
Shows are general admission and there are no tickets. Patrons must be 21 or older to enter. Doors open at 8 p.m. and shows start at 9 p.m. each Friday.
Here is the lineup.
June 2 Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes and James Martin Band
June 9 Dave Jordan and the Neigborhood Improvement Association and Zoomst
June 16 Good Enough for Good Times and All That
June 23 The Quickening and Steve Kelly
June 30 New Orleans Suspects and Renee Gros
July 7 Tony Hall and Friends and Deltaphonic
July 14 Papa Mali's Brand New Bag and Very Cherry
July 21 The Soul Project FUAS and The New Orleans Johnnys
July 28 Soul Brass Band and Sam Price and the True Believers
Aug. 4 Brass-A-holics and Noah Young Band
Aug. 11 Honey Island Swamp Band and Strange Roux
Aug. 18 Billy Iuso and Vegas Cola
Aug. 25 Raw Deal Presents A Tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire featuring Anjelika "Jelly" Joseph and Zita
Sept. 1 Naughty Professor and Daria and the Hip Drops
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Grande Krewe Friends...
...it's rosé time!
Join us for a delightful afternoon of sipping and savoring at our annual Rosé Fest! We're excited to feature over 30 different rosé wines from all over the world. We'll have four distributors pouring some of the finest and most unique expressions available at all price points. They'll guide you through the tasting experience and provide insights into the different flavors, aromas, and characteristics of each wine. To complement the wines, we'll also be serving up delicious small bites that perfectly pair with rosé. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to indulge in some of the best rosé around!
At $45 per person, these spots will sell out fast so sign up now!
Click here to reserve a space!
Shop in store at 2305 Decatur St.
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- The Broadside
- 600 North Broad Street
- New Orleans, Louisiana 70119
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Riverwalk Outlets
Hey, NOLA! If you love face painting, live music and crawfish, you’ll love the Riverwalk Summer Festival. Riverwalk Outlets is hosting the FREE event from 12 to 4 p.m. on June 3. We can’t wait to see you there!
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Full Moon 2023 Calendar
For 2023, there will be 13 full moons. Most of the months will have 1 full moon with the exception of August. For August 2023, a blue moon is on the schedule. Mark your calendars accordingly!
Here’s a quick summary of the dates of each of the full moons, their names, and how they fit into each season.
Here are the dates of the 2023 Full Moons:
June 3, 2023 (Full Strawberry Moon)
The June 2023 Full Moon, also called the Full Strawberry Moon, will be on Saturday June 3, 2023 23:42 ET or June 4, 2023 03:42 UTC. This will be the third full moon of the Spring 2023 season as it occurs about two weeks before the Summer Solstice.
The Summer Solstice is on the calendar for June 21, 2023 10:58 EST or 14:58 UTC.
July 3, 2023 (Full Buck Moon)
The July 2023 Full Moon, also called the Full Buck Moon, will be on Monday July 3, 2023 07:39 EST or 11:39 UTC. This will be the first full moon of the Summer 2023 season as the June full moon occurred prior to the Summer Solstice.
August 1, 2023 (Full Sturgeon Moon)
The August 2023 Full Moon, also called the Full Sturgeon Moon, will be on Tuesday August 1, 2023 14:31 EST or 18:31 UTC. This will be the second full moon of the Summer 2023 season.
August 30, 2023 (Full Blue Moon)
There will be a full blue moon in August 2023 on Wednesday August 30, 2023 21:35 or August 31, 2023 01:35 UTC. This will be the third and last full moon of the Summer 2023 season.
This moon is called a full blue moon is because it’s the second full moon in a calendar month.
September 29, 2023 (Full Harvest Moon)
The September 2023 Full Moon, also called the Full Harvest Moon, will be on Friday, September 29, 2023 05:57 EST or 09:57 UTC. This will be the first full moon of the Autumn 2023 season.
There will also be a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse at the same time as the full moon, technically 10 minutes before the full moon peak.
The Autumn Equinox is on the calendar for September 23, 2023 02:50 EST or 06:50 UTC. As the September full moon will be closer to the Autumn Equinox than the October full moon, it will be called the Full Harvest Moon.
October 28, 2023 (Full Hunter’s Moon)
The October 2023 Full Moon, also called the Full Hunter’s Moon will be on Saturday October 28, 2023 16:24 EST or 20:24 UTC. It will be the second full moon of the Autumn 2023 season
November 27, 2023 (Full Beaver Moon)
The November 2023 Full Moon, also called the Full Beaver Moon, will be on Monday November 27, 2023 04:16 EST or 9:16 UTC. It will be the third full moon of the Autumn 2023 season.
December 26, 2023 (Full Cold Moon)
The December 2023 Full Moon, also called Full Cold Moon, will be on Tuesday December 26, 2023 19:33 EST or December 27, 2023 00:33 UTC. It will be the first full moon of the Winter 2023-2024 season
The Winter Solstice is on the calendar for December 21, 2023 22:28 EST or December 22, 2023 03:28 UTC
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FREE WORKSHOPS FOR JOBSEEKERS OVER 50
Tri-Parish Works, the workforce development agency serving St. Tammany, St. Bernard, and Plaquemines parishes, is now accepting applicants for the next edition of its free workplace readiness program Back to Work 50+.
The program is geared toward assisting those age 50 or older in getting back into the workforce. The AARP Foundation has awarded Back to Work 50+ grants to 13 organizations nationwide, and Tri-Parish Works is the only recipient in Louisiana. Available either in-person or online, the program consists of a 1-hour overview and three 2- hour coaching sessions over a two-week period to build confidence and strategies to compete for in-demand jobs and culminates with an employer networking event that enables participants to meet directly with employers from their targeted business sectors.
The next Back to Work 50+ cohort begins on June 6. Spots are limited, so reserve your seat now by calling AARP Foundation toll free at
(855) 850-2525, or by visiting aarpfoundation.org/register. If you have any difficulty registering or for further information, please contact
Andrea Gazaway at Tri-Parish Works at (985) 646-3940.
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WYES is excited to announce the 30th anniversary of WYES SEASON OF GOOD TASTES.
This season, from January 2023 through July 2023, guests can select wine tasting dinners at eight of New Orleans’ iconic restaurants. Each dinner is specially created by the chef to pair with the wines being served that evening. In past years, some of the dinners have sold out within a matter of hours.
Reservations open at wyes.org/events. Dinner prices vary from $115-$250, and include tax and gratuity.
All wine pairing menus are now online and can be viewed at wyes.org/events.
Thank you to this season’s participating restaurants.
The Pelican Club — Tuesday, June 6
Palm&Pine — Wednesday, June 21
Briquette — Friday, July 14
These dinners are made possible through the support of our generous sponsors: Caire Hotel & Restaurant Supply, Inc., Community Coffee, AJ’s Produce and Thompson Meats.
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The World Naked Bike Ride is set to streak through New Orleans on June 10
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TODAY AT 10 AM – 5 PM
Free Day at Audubon Zoo
Audubon Zoo
- 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 861-2537
On the third Thursday of the months this year, Orleans Parish residents with one proof of residency will get free admission with up to four guests to Audubon Zoo.
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CONQUER KIDS' CANCER
Children, teens and even infants are diagnosed with cancer every day, but donations are drastically down for research to find cures. We can change that – and save lives.
Mark your calendars 📆 because the Raptor krewe is hosting a St. Baldrick's event on June 17th to raise funds and kick childhood cancer to the curb! 🎗️
Our event will help speed the search for cures, by supporting the largest charity funder of childhood cancer research grants. Research is hope, and you can give kids that hope.
Be part of this cause in two ways:
1️⃣ Become a participant: We're looking for shavees to shave your head and stand in solidarity with these brave kids. Let's show them they're not alone!
2️⃣ Donate: If you can't attend, you can still make a difference by donating directly on our event website. Every contribution counts, no matter the size.
Spread the word and invite your friends, family, and colleagues to join us.
Together, we can make a difference.
RSVP
Summer St Patty's BBQ & fundraiser for St. Baldrick's
Jun 17, 2023 • 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
At: Happy Raptor Distilling
1512 Carondelet St, New Orleans, LA US
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The Jefferson Community Foundation is hosting the Jefferson Parish Senior Expo on Thursday, June 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Alario Center. This year’s Senior Expo presented by Peoples Health is going to be BIGGER and BETTER than ever before!
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BREES DREAM FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NOLA PICKLEBALL FEST
Annual event to be held at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center to serve as a major fundraiser for the Brees Dream Foundation
Brittany and Drew Brees announced today the creation of The NOLA Pickleball Fest, an annual event benefiting the Brees Dream Foundation. The inaugural event will be held August 10-13, 2023, at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Brees and the staff of the Brees Dream Foundation have been working closely with local tourism leaders at the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, and New Orleans & Company, as well as national companies Joola and The Kitchen, to organize all aspects of the event.
“Brittany and I could not be more excited to bring the first annual NOLA Pickleball Fest to New Orleans,” says Drew Brees. Combining one of the fastest growing and most enjoyable sports alongside a city that knows how to host a party will make this one of the premier events of the summer. It will be great food, music, events, and plenty of pickleball all inside the Convention Center, as we crown amateur champions and raise proceeds for the Brees Dream Foundation that will go towards our ongoing efforts in New Orleans.”
The NOLA Pickleball Fest (“The NOLA”) benefitting the Brees Dream Foundation is a unique, festival-style pickleball tournament featuring 24 tournament quality PickleRoll courts, live music, a celebrity exhibition match featuring Drew Brees, VIP experiences and much more. The NOLA will have three divisions of round robin play: women’s doubles, men’s doubles, and mixed doubles for skill levels 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, and 5.0+. There are two brackets to compete in: Open and 40 yrs. old and over. Featured matches will be played on a center court with grandstand seating as well as Kern Studio Mardi Gras floats for VIP viewing. Join us for an unforgettable experience and the ultimate pickleball party. To sign up or for more information, visit www.drewbrees.com.
“As pickleball participation continues to skyrocket, we’re honored and excited to be working with Drew and his team to create an annual pickleball festival that creates tourism for a higher purpose,” said Jay Cicero, President/CEO of the Sports Foundation. “The Brees Dream Foundation will distribute funds raised from the event to partner charitable organizations along the Gulf Coast. Given the combination of the sport’s popularity and charitable aspect of NOLA Pickleball Fest, it will surely be a hit among amateur and seasoned Pickleball players alike.”
“When it comes to sports, New Orleans is known for hosting iconic championship moments. With our singular, authentic culture and welcoming people, 26,0000 hotel rooms within two miles of the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, and unmatched hospitality, New Orleans is truly Built to Host,” said Walter J. Leger III, President & CEO of New Orleans & Company, the official destination sales, and marketing organization for the New Orleans tourism industry. “Crowds have always been drawn to New Orleans for sporting events of all types and sizes and now it is an honor to add the annual NOLA Pickleball Fest. This event will not only provide a critical summertime tourism boost for the New Orleans economy, but also help the entire community served by the Brees Dream Foundation.”
“The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is delighted to welcome the inaugural NOLA Pickleball Fest to New Orleans this August,” said Convention Center President Michael J. Sawaya. “Our involvement with NOLA Pickleball supports our mission to host events that positively impact the local economy. With the passion of the Brees Dream Foundation and the diligent support of local tourism leaders, there is no doubt the tournament will grow into the best tournament in the nation and benefit our community for years to come.”
Pickleball originated in the Pacific Northwest in the 1960s and combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. It is the fastest-growing sport in the United States with annual increases of millions of people playing, according to a 2023 participation report by the Association of Pickleball Professionals.
Registration for the tournament opens in early June. To register to play, visit www.drewbrees.com. To volunteer, visit www.gnosports.com/volunteer.
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The LSU-Florida State football season opener that will kick off in Orlando on Sunday, Sept. 3, now has a start time and a TV network.
LSU announced Tuesday that the Camping World Kickoff will start at 6:30 p.m. and will be broadcast to a national TV audience on ABC.
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2023 LSU football schedule: Games, dates, opponents
Sept. 3 vs. Florida State
Sept. 9 vs. Grambling
Sept. 16 at Mississippi State
Sept. 23 vs. Arkansas
Sept. 30 at Ole Miss
Oct. 7 at Missouri
Oct. 14 vs. Auburn
Oct. 21 vs. Army
Oct. 28 Idle
Nov. 4 at Alabama
Nov. 11 vs. Florida
Nov. 18 vs. Georgia State
Nov. 25 vs. Texas A&M
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Jacksonville Jaguars
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Improvisations Gala is back
December 2, 2023!
EXPERIENCE A NIGHT OF IMPROVISATIONS OUT OF THIS WORLD
We are excited to announce the 6th Annual Improvisations Gala will feature
Jason Neville Funky Soul Band & Special Guest Mr. P. Funk “George Clinton”
And many more outstanding artists to be announced!
The gala will take place throughout the historic complex at 400 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans, from 8-11 PM preceded by a Patron Party.
Tickets are $300 per person for the exclusive Patron Party and $150 per person for General Admission gala tickets.
BUY TICKETS NOW!
The New Orleans Jazz Museum’s annual Improvisations Gala is a thrilling evening of New Orleans music, food, and local culture. Last year’s Gala brought more than 1,000 people together for 15 performances across five stages, and this year promises an even larger celebration.
The New Orleans Jazz Museum
400 Esplanade Ave
New Orleans, LA 70116-2015
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