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NOBEL PRIZE DAY

On December 10th, Nobel Prize Day recognizes the annual award established by Alfred Nobel. Alfred Nobel signed his third and last will at the Swedish-Norwegian Club in Paris on November 27, 1895. When it was opened and read after his death, the will caused a lot of controversy both in Sweden and internationally, as Nobel had left much of his wealth to establish a prize. His family opposed creating the Nobel Prize, and the prize awarders he named refused to do what he had requested in his will. It was five years before the first Nobel Prize could be awarded in 1901.

Who Funds the Awards?

At the age of 17, Swedish Alfred Nobel spoke five languages fluently and became an inventor and businessman. At the time of his death on 10 December 1896, he had 355 patents worldwide – one of them was the patent on dynamite. Furthermore, he had started 87 companies all over the world. In his will, Nobel directed his enormous fortune to be used to establish prizes to award those who had done their best to benefit humankind. Each prize would recognize the fields of physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and peace. In 1901, the Nobel Prize committee awarded the first prizes five years after Nobel's death. The committee added another prize in 1969: "The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel."

The Award Ceremonies

Each year on 10 December, a ceremony is held in Stockholm, Sweden on the anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death. In 1901, the committee kept the first winners secret until the 10 December ceremony. Since then, the committee announces the Nobel Laureates in October each year. In December, they gather in Stockholm for the ceremony and receive their prizes from the Swedish King. The winners receive a Nobel diploma, a medal, and 10 million Swedish crowns per prize. All Nobel Prizes are awarded in Stockholm, Sweden, with the exception of the Peace Prize. The recipient of the Peace Prize receives the award in Oslo, Norway. (When Alfred Nobel was alive, Norway and Sweden were united under one monarch. In 1905, Norway became an independent kingdom with its own king.)

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Stanton Moore Spirit of New Orleans Drum Camp

9:30 AM
Sunday, December 10, 2023 5:30 PM
New Orleans Jazz Museum
400 Esplanade Ave.New OrleansUnited States

This camp is for players of all skill levels! Each attendee will have the option to rent a practice kit or bring their own practice pad or practice pad kit. There will be four one and a half hour sessions each day. Some of the topics we will cover will be several styles and beats that I believe you'll need to know when you are playing with people in the real world. Some of you may have encountered some of these grooves and may even feel comfortable with them already. If so, you can "check that" off your personal checklist. But, I'll also be demonstrating some embellishments and nuances that even the more advanced players can work on to enhance what they are already able to play. I will be sending PDFs in advance of the material that we will cover.

We'll be covering the following:

16th Note Funk with One Hand 
Improving Your Shuffle 
The Halftime Shuffle 
The Triplet Shuffle 
Samba 
Bossa Nova 
Mozambique 
Train Beats 
Improving Your Swing Feel 
Ballad with Brushes 
5 Meters Tunes Based off the Ratcliff Beat 
New Orleans Traditional Second Line and Big Chief

I've found that these grooves pop up in a lot of gigging and recording situations and even if they don't, understanding these beats will improve your groove in general and will also work on coordination and independence that you can apply to so many other things you may want to learn.

I will of course be fielding any questions you may have on these topics or any other subjects you may want to cover.

This year, I am very excited to announce that we will have the legendary Russell Batiste as our special guest for the Masterclass!

Johnny Vidacovich, Shannon Powell and John Wooton will be available for private lessons on the premises at the rate $150 an hour. James Singleton will be available for private lessons as well. If you choose to pay for a lesson with James, you'll be able to play with and get feedback from a world-class bass player who has played with a ton of your favorite drummers including Johnny Vidacovich, Herlin Riley, Shannon Powell and James Black! To schedule your private lessons, please email Adam Kelly davidadamkelly@gmail.com

The culminating recital on Sunday will be held at The Columns Hotel, 3811 St. Charles Avenue.

Stanton Moore

Stanton Moore is a GRAMMY award-winning drummer, educator and performer born and raised in New Orleans. He is especially connected to his hometown city, its culture and collaborative spirit. In the early ‘90s, Moore helped found the New Orleans-based essential funk band Galactic who continue to amass a worldwide audience via recording and touring globally. The band has averaged 100 shows a year for the last 25 years.

In 2018, Moore and his bandmates in Galactic pooled their resources to purchase the internationally renown music venue Tipitina’s.

Moore launched his solo career in 1998. He has 8 records under his own name.

In 2022 Moore started a new project with Grammy award winning guitarist and producer Eric Krasno. The Krasno / Moore Project’s current record is “Book of Queens”.

Throughout his 25 year career, Moore has played and or recorded with a diverse group of artists including Maceo Parker, Joss Stone, Irma Thomas, Leo Nocentelli and George Porter (of the Meters),Tom Morello (of Rage Against the Machine), Corrosion of Conformity, Donald Harrison Jr., Nicholas Payton, Trombone Shorty, Skerik, Charlie Hunter, Robert Walter, Will Bernard, Ivan Neville, Anders Osborne and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Les Claypool (Primus) to name a few.

He has also appeared numerous times on the Jimmy Kimmel, Conan O'Brien and Seth Meyers late night TV night shows.

With a bachelor’s degree in music and business from Loyola University, Moore stays involved in education by constantly presenting clinics and teaching master classes and private lessons all over the world. He has released two books and three video projects. His book Groove Alchemy was picked by Modern Drummer as one of the top 25 instructional drum books of all time. To continue pursuing his passion for teaching and to become more closely connected with his students he is constantly expanding his online drum school StantonMooreDrumAcademy.com.

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Explore the LA Renaissance Festival

Come experience the sights, sounds, tastes & wonderment of the Louisiana Renaissance Festival in Hammond.The fun starts this Saturday and Sunday.

Our 2023 Dates:

DEC: 2, 3, 9 & 10

(Rain or Shine)

9:45 AM to 5:00 PM

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LSU QB Jayden Daniels overcomes being out of playoff hunt to win Heisman Trophy with prolific season

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By The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Jayden Daniels was too good to be overlooked.

LSU's dazzling dual-threat quarterback won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, becoming the first player since 2016 to win college football's most prestigious player of the year award as part of a team that did not play for a conference championship.

The fifth-year player, who transferred from Arizona State to LSU in 2022, received 503 first-place votes and 2,029 points after accounting for 50 touchdowns and nearly 5,000 total yards in just 12 regular-season games.

“This is a dream come true,” Daniels started his acceptance speech.

Washington's Michael Penix Jr. was the the runner-up with 292 first-place votes and 1,701 points and Oregon's Bo Nix was third (51, 885), putting transfer quarterbacks in each of the top three spots. Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. finished fourth (20, 352).

Wearing a sharp light gray suit, Daniels dropped his head for a moment when his name was called. He was the favorite to win the award, but said he felt relieved when it was official.

Still, he stayed composed throughout his speech when he thanked everyone from his offensive line to the groundskeepers at Tigers Stadium and cafeteria workers who help feed the team.

“I wasn’t really like, emotional, like crying,” Daniels said later at a news conference. “I guess it’s kind of how I play on the field. I’m just enjoying the moment, just embracing everything, giving thanks to God.”

Daniels, who turns 23 on Dec. 18, won AP Player of the Year earlier this week.

Daniels is the fifth quarterback in the last seven seasons to win the Heisman after transferring, joining former LSU star Joe Burrow in 2019 and USC’s Caleb Williams last year.

“I want to thank all my teammates, from Arizona State to LSU,” Daniels said. “You're my brothers. You work so hard every day, inspiring me to be my best.”

He is also LSU’s third Heisman winner overall, along with running back Billy Cannon in 1959.

Burrow led LSU to a national championship and Cannon’s team came close, finishing No. 3 in the country.

Daniels’ Tigers (9-3) slipped out of that race with two losses in the first six weeks, but he certainly wasn’t to blame.

“I really wish I could have brought you back another championship," Daniels said as he thanked the LSU fans.

Week after week he fueled the best offense in the country with his passing (3,812 yards) and running (1,134). He leads the nation in total offense at 412 yards per game and is averaging an astounding 10.71 yards per play.

No. 13 LSU is set to face Wisconsin in the ReliaQuest Bowl on Jan. 1, though Daniels has not yet decided if he will play the final game of his college career. The next stop for the 6-foot-4, 210-pounder could be the NFL draft combine, with his stock on the rise but no guarantee to be a first-round pick.

Louisville’s Lamar Jackson was the last and only player to win the Heisman on a team that lost three games and didn’t play for a conference title during the nine previous years of the College Football Playoff.

Voters usually look to CFP contenders to find a Heisman winner these days, but Daniels could not be ignored.

LSU was eliminated from the Southeastern Conference race when it lost to Alabama in early November, despite 382 yards and three total touchdowns in three quarters by Daniels. A hard hit put him in concussion protocol and kept him out of final quarter.

“Your goals are to play for championships at LSU and when we did not have that opportunity after the Alabama game, you start to recalibrate. And certainly one of them was to rally behind what we considered was the best player in college football,” coach Brian Kelly said. “Every player that is in our program knew that we had a special player that was having a special year.”

While Daniels faded from the playoff picture, his performance continued to demand attention. Against Florida, he became the first major college football player with at least 350 yards passing and 200 rushing in a game, going for a total of 606 yards against the Gators.

His teammates goaded him into flashing a Heisman pose during the game in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Daniels said it was after that performance he started to believe winning the Heisman could become a reality.

Daniels’ evolution this season has been a revelation. He became just the second SEC player, joining 2012 Heisman winner Johnny Manziel from Texas A&M, and eighth in major college football to pass for at least 3,500 and run for 1,000 in a season.

He began his career at Arizona State as a four-star recruit from Southern California under then-coach Herman Edwards. Daniels started all three seasons for the Sun Devils, proving capable but inconsistent. With the Sun Devils facing an NCAA investigation, Daniels left for LSU to play for Kelly.

“A transfer quarterback that comes in to your program has to win the locker room and you do it by your work ethic. You do it by being humble, you do it with your actions and he did that on a day-to-day basis,” Kelly said.

Daniels led the Tigers to an SEC West title last year and when he decided to return for a fifth season of college football it was clear he could be part of the Heisman discussion.

He ended up dominating that conversation even though his team was out of the spotlight down the stretch. LSU ran an aggressive campaign to support its quarterback.

Daniels and the Tigers finished their season against Texas A&M on rivalry weekend, with Nix, Penix and Harrison playing high-stakes games with playoff implications.

Daniels was the leader in the clubhouse on championship weekend as Nix and Penix squared off in the Pac-12 title game.

Both played well in a dramatic game that decided on playoff spot, but —- much like opposing defenses — neither could chase down Daniels.

Get Your Gifts this Weekend

Find a handmade gift for everyone you love at our Holiday Arts Market in City Park. Explore unique paintings, photographs, ceramics, glasswork, jewelry, handmade clothing, and more from 80 local and regional artists! There will be free drumming workshops by Majek Fingers Drumming School, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

When & Where?

·Sunday, December 10th, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

· City Park Goldring / Woldenberg Great Lawn, 8 Victory Ave.

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Event by The Roosevelt New Orleans, a Waldorf Astoria Hotel

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

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

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

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

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Whether you are just starting or looking to finish, what better way to do your holiday shopping but with a visit to the Gonzales Holiday Market, where you can find tons of gifts for that special someone on your list! We have something for everyone!

This is a Holiday Market show at to the public for all your holiday needs, December 9-10, 2023, opening each day at 10am.

Sunday, December 10, 2023 10am - 4pm

No person under 9 years of age is permitted to attend. Proof of age is required. All minors between 9-15 must be accompanied by an adult. All infants must be carried in a front or back carrying pack. ATT Expo Market has the right to deny entrance. No strollers or wheeled carts of any kind will be allowed on the show floor.

Ticket on sale now!

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Sun Ray Grill Gretna

We are excited to share that we will be hosting Holiday Brunches! 'Tis the season, so bring your friends & family to Sun Ray Grill Gretna for our Holiday Brunch on Sundays, December 10, 17 & 24 from 10am-2pm.

Menu coming soon with bottomless mimosas!! Make your reservations at 504-391-0053. Large parties can be accommodated in our private back room that holds up to 22.

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Join us in welcoming the 42nd Head Coach of Tulane Football!

Two relics of St. Anthony of Padua will visit the Archdiocese of New Orleans for the first time from Saturday, Dec. 8 through Sunday, Dec. 10.

A Portuguese Catholic priest and friar of the Franciscan Order, St. Anthony lived from 1195-1231. He is famously known as the patron saint of lost articles.

Two first-class relics from the Pontifical Basilica in Padua, Italy, will be accompanied by Franciscan Father Mario Conte.

Veneration dates and times for the relics at other churches in the Archdiocese of New Orleans are as follows:

Dec. 9, 1-6 p.m., Basilica of St. Stephen, 1025 Napoleon Ave., New Orleans.

Dec. 10, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Divine Mercy Church, 4337 Sal Lentini Pkwy., Kenner.

For more information, contact Maria Hart, (812) 923-6356, anthonianassociation@gmail.com, aafsap@aol.com.

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Holiday Home Tour

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Get your tickets now before prices go up! Advance ticket sales end December 8, 2023.

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Sunday, Dec. 10th, 2023

Tour hours 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Boutique* hours: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

*The Boutique is free and open to the public.

Tour Headquarters and Boutique location:

Louise S. McGehee School – 2343 Prytania St.

Homes on Tour

Erika & Ted Elliott – 2618 Coliseum St.

W. Howard Moses – 1308 Washington Ave.

Neely & Steve Griffith – 2808 St. Charles Ave.

Scott K. James & Gregory Morey – 1328 Felicity St.

Courtney & RJ Marse – 1405 St. Mary St.

Anna & Tim Lucas – 1415 St. Mary St.

Bonus Properties

St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church – 923 Josephine

St. Mary’s Chapel – 1516 Jackson Ave.

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 this December. It will open on December 9, 2023 and run until May 10, 2024. Admission will be free with a ticket reservation.

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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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Cats

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Which amendment prohibited the sale of alcohol?

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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Visit http://downtownnola.com/holidays for a listing of all the activities, from ornately decorated hotel lobbies to festive rooftop parties that make the holidays in Downtown New Orleans magical.

East Bank Regional Library Celebrates

The Harry Potter Yule Festival

METAIRIE, LA – The Harry Potter Yule Festival, a program for kids, teens and adults that combines the best of the holidays with a well-loved story, will occur from 12 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 10, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.

This event is free of charge and is open to the public.

Harry Potter is a series of fantasy novels written by J. K. Rowling. The novels chronicle the life of a young wizard, Harry Potter, and his friends Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The main story arc concerns Harry's struggle against Lord Voldemort.

Library patrons who have no knowledge of the Harry Potter or the wizarding world will feel comfortable with the various festivities planned.

The Harry Potter Yule Festival will consist of the following events.

· Harry Potter themed crafts and activities.

· Professional face painting and balloon animals.

· Trivia, games, and a scavenger hunt.

· Sweet treats from the Treat Trolley.

· Magic Show from Winston Helling Jr.

· House Crest Quilted Ornaments sewing demo.

Costumes for all ages are encouraged. Library staff members hope to see a great turnout of witches, wizards and muggles.

Patrons are strongly encourage to register at www.jplibrary.net/harry-potter-yule-fest-registration.

For more information regarding this presentation, contact Chris Smith, Manager of Adult Programming for the library, at 504-889-8143

Jefferson Performing Arts Society and Jefferson Parish Schools

Kick Off Winter Coat Drive on December 9, 2023

---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:

● Jefferson Performing Arts Center 6400 Airline Drive, Metairie: December 9 and December 16-17, 2023.

● 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 will be received starting on December 9 at the JPAC Tree Lighting at 5:30 p.m. at Jefferson Performing Arts Center.

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

December 9: JPAC Tree Lighting and Marine Reserve Band Concert (FREE EVENT) 5:30-8:30 p.m. 6400 Airline Drive, Metairie, Louisiana, 70003. Donations will be accepted from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the lobby.

December 16 & 17: Before and during The Nutcracker performances Saturday 12/16 and Sunday 12/17. Donations will be accepted from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the lobby at JPAC 6400 Airline Drive, Metairie, Louisiana. Donors need not attend the performance.

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.

“Support from our community is key to our success,” said Dr. James Gray, superintendent of Jefferson Parish Schools. “The generous donation from the Jefferson Performing Arts Society’s coat drive will benefit our kids and families, and we look forward to continuing to partner with them to help our students and community.”

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Danny O'Flaherty's Celtic Christmas: Storytelling & Songs• December 10th

This moving and joyful story and song-filled show will include Danny accompanied by dancers from the New Orleans-based Joni Muggivan's School of Irish Dance.

About The Show

"Danny O'Flaherty's Celtic Christmas" is a journey steeped in rich Celtic heritage and customs that combines the rich cultural traditions of the Celts with the festive spirit of Christmas. The Celtic regions of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, The Isle of Man and Cornwall all have their own customs and folklore that add a distinct flavor to the holiday season. "Danny O’Flaherty’s Celtic Christmas" blends these ancient traditions with the joyous spirit of Christmas. Join him as he weaves a musical tapestry that captures the true essence of the Celtic Christmas spirit – a celebration of heritage, folklore and the joyous magic that unites us all in the spirit of the season.

This is an all-ages show and the perfect event to kick off the holiday season with the entire family! Join Danny and step back in time to savor the Christmas season as it has been celebrated among the Celtic people for centuries. This moving and joyful story and song filled show will include Danny accompanied by dancers from the New Orleans based Joni Muggivan's School of Irish Dance.

Sunday, December 10 | 2:00 PM

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6400 Airline Drive | Metairie, LA 70003

What does "cartography" mean?

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Definition: the art or science of making maps or charts.

Origin: The word "cartography" derived from the Greek words "chartis" meaning "map" and "graphein" meaning "to write." It originated in the mid-19th century.

Example: The cartography department at the university is known for producing highly detailed and accurate maps.

Science of making maps, or cartography, refers to the discipline that encompasses the creation, study, and interpretation of maps. It involves the collection, analysis, and representation of geographical data to create visual representations of the Earth's surface or other celestial bodies. Cartography combines scientific principles, artistic skills, and technological advancements to accurately depict spatial information. Through the use of various tools and techniques, cartographers strive to represent the complex features of the world in a comprehensive and visually appealing manner. From ancient hand-drawn maps to modern digital mapping systems, cartography plays a vital role in understanding and navigating our ever-changing planet.

Get ready for radiant revelry at LUNA Fête X, where the night comes alive with art, music, and community. Arts New Orleans invites you to wander through the breathtaking Luminarium Daedalum, explore a dazzling array of art installations, find unique gifts at our holiday arts market, and immerse yourself in the interactive displays from the Eastbank to the Westbank of the Mississippi. Let's light up New Orleans together!

When & Where?

LUNA Fête X: December 9-10, 6:00 – 10:00 PM at New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Pedestrian Park
LUNA Fête West: December 7-10, 6:00 – 9:15 PM at Gretna City Hall

LUNA Fête is free and open to the public, with glowing installations that will captivate visitors of all ages. Visit lunafete.org and follow along on our social media as we continue to share festival features.

Ferry Across the Mississippi

Journey across the river for projections and puppet parades at LUNA Fête West: River Connections, 6:00 – 9:15 PM each night. Don’t miss hourly shows on the historic façade of Gretna City Hall and an awe-inspiring water projection using the Mississippi River as a canvas. Make it a night by riding the ferry from Canal Street to Gretna to experience the magic!

LUNA FETE WEST: RIVER CONNECTIONS: The free, outdoor interactive light installation at City Hall, 740 2nd St. in Gretna, Dec.9-10 with shows at 6, 7, 8 and 9 p.m. The Gretna Amphitheater water-based projection will feature Lantern Puppets on Parade at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. at 1st and Huey P. Long Ave. in Gretna. (504) 363-1500

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Hey y’all! Tis the season!!! Nestled in between all “The Nutcrackers”… holiday shopping… “Christmas in the Oaks”, etc… is a new “project” I’m doing this December. I am so honored and proud to be a part of the upcoming production of the beautiful Christmas Opera “Amahl and the Night Visitors”! And this time… I’m back on stage singing the role of “The Mother”. . This Production is with the Loyola University and College of Music opera department and will be performed at Holy Name Cathedral. Sunday Dec. 10th (2:00pm).

We have a wonderful cast and ensemble performing PLUS the LPO orchestra!! Come out and see this beautiful show about a Christmas miracle!

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DEBUT OPERA BY RICKY GRAHAM AT LOYOLA

Loyola University New Orleans' School of Music and Theatre Professions takes great pride in showcasing Amahl and the Night Visitors, featuring the debut opera direction of esteemed local actor and director Ricky Graham.

The show is scheduled for December 9 at 7:30 p.m. and December 10 at 2 p.m. at Loyola's Holy Name of Jesus Church. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for senior citizens and Loyola faculty and staff, and $8 for students. Children 10 years and younger can attend for free. Tickets are available for purchase online on Loyola's website.

The People Behind the Opera

Melissa Marshall, a musical theatre voice instructor at Loyola University and a New Orleans native, enlisted her longtime friend Graham to direct Amahl and the Night Visitors. The opera, a family-friendly tale, follows a shepherd boy who accompanies the Three Kings on their journey to Bethlehem. Despite being renowned for his comedic portrayals of New Orleans life, particularly in ...And the Ball and All, Graham, with over 50 years in the local theater scene, discovered his passion for opera in his 20s.

Graham, having had directed plays and musicals at Loyola including The Tempest, Tintypes, and The Money Box, stated that "[i]n [his] mind [he] staged a beautiful production of Salome starring Glenda Jackson," and that "[t]he closest [he] got to directing an opera was directing The Mikado for the Jefferson Performing Arts Society."

Although Graham has not officially directed an operatic production, he is well-versed in calling the shots in plays and musicals and is ready to take on the unique challenge of directing opera.

"Directing an opera is different because, technically, since everything is sung, it may take a little longer for an action to happen," Graham said in a press release. "How do you make that action seem realistic when you're holding a note for three measures?"

Soprano Journey Schaubhut, a Loyola graduate and interim director of the Loyola Preparatory Arts Program, takes on the role of Amahl, while Melissa Marshall plays his mother. Other characters in the Christmas-themed opera are portrayed by Loyola faculty, students, and alumni. The production, tailored for children, is a one-act performance with a duration of 54 minutes, as highlighted by Tyler Smith, the area coordinator of classical voice faculty at Loyola.

Loyola University is staging Amahl and the Night Visitors for the first time in decades, with Melissa Marshall's connection to the role dating back to her mother's portrayal of it at Loyola. Director Graham chose the Holy Name of Jesus Church for its festive holiday decor and acoustics, which are suitable for the opera. The production is conducted by Dreux Montegut, a voice professor at Loyola, and is financially supported by the Ranney and Emel Songu Mize Professorship in Opera. Additionally, members of the Loyola Chorale will be part of the performance.

The initial airing of Amahl and the Night Visitors took place on Christmas Eve 1951 on NBC, marking the United States' first televised opera. NBC enlisted the renowned Italian composer Gian Carlo Menotti to create the opera as part of the network's introduction of new opera programming.

Kate Duncan, director of the School of Music and Theatre Professions and the Conrad N. Hilton Chair in Music Industry, said that "[t]his production is emblematic of what we are doing here at Loyola," and that "[i]n its first iteration, the opera was an adaptation of a known art form to a new technology. Similarly, students across all disciplines within the school are learning how their artistic craft applies to the creative spaces not only of today, but of tomorrow as well."

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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens in a New Adaptation by Patrick Barlow

Join us as we bring to life the classic tale of 'A Christmas Carol' at the Marquette Theatre on the Loyola campus.

About the Event

Celebrate the holiday season with Crescent City Stage in what we hope becomes a new annual tradition.

The Performance

Patrick Barlow, writer of the Broadway and West End hit The 39 Steps, has retold Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, A Christmas Carol. This thrilling adaptation uses only five actors to bring some of Dickens' most beloved characters to life. From Scrooge and Tiny Tim to Bob Cratchit and Mrs. Fezziwig, Barlow's A Christmas Carol uses nothing more than some simple props, fresh physicality, and the power of imagination to convey this timeless story of redemption. Witness Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation from a stingy miser to a man who generously celebrates the spirit of the season all year long, in this highly theatrical adaptation.

Join us for A Christmas Carol!

Date & Time

Dec 7 - 21, 2023

Venue Details

Marquette Theatre

6363 Saint Charles Avenue

New Orleans, Louisiana 70118

Dec

Sun, 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM CST (A Christmas Carol - Matinee Performance)

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Thu, 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM CST (A Christmas Carol - Evening Performance)

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Fri, 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM CST (A Christmas Carol - Evening Performance)

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Sat, 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM CST (A Christmas Carol - Evening Performance)

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Sun, 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM CST (A Christmas Carol - Matinee Performance)

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Tue, 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM CST (A Christmas Carol - Evening Performance)

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THNOC Holiday Concert at St. Louis Cathedral

By: Presley Tyler

THNOC TO HOST HOLIDAY CONCERT FOR HOLIDAYS NEW ORLEANS STYLE

The Historic New Orleans Collection will be hosting a free-admission holiday concert, performed by The New Orleans Concert Band and special guests, at the St. Louis Cathedral for Holidays New Orleans Style on December 10 from 6 to 7 p.m.

The holiday concert will be led by led by Dr. Charles Taylor, who is the music director of the School of the Arts at University of New Orleans. The special guest of the evening will be Norman Robinson, former WDSU anchor and band member, and Robinson will be performing a rendition of The Night Before Christmas.

The event will not only feature holiday hits, but the collection of performances will also pay homage to the tradition of making music within the community of New Orleans. The renditions of holiday favorites are to be played by an ensemble of brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. The instruments used in the festive performances date back to the times of revolutions and were often played during military, ceremonial, or celebratory purposes.

This concert is part of Holidays New Orleans Style by French Quarter Fest Inc., which is an annual holiday tradition that hosts concerts in the French Quarter.

These performances also serve as a celebration of community-made music, and in the U.S., community-led bands have become an essential outlet for intergenerational creative expression. There is estimated to be over 1,000 active community-based music groups across America, and New Orleans has its share.

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Saturday, December 9

Marigny Opera Ballet Presents: New Orleans Jazz Nutcracker

Join the Marigny Opera Ballet for the return of New Orleans Jazz Nutcracker with original score and choreography, now with a second weekend!

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New Orleans Jazz Nutcracker

A holiday fantasy set in Jackson Square, the New Orleans Jazz Nutcracker features a fortune-teller, tourists, a drag queen and more, along with Clara - a young woman transported to the Land of Rain, and back again on Christmas day.

Featuring choreography from Ballet Master Jarina Carvalho and a score by Jazz pianist Lawrence Sieberth, this program is based on the original Tchaikovsky.

Choreographer: Jarina Carvalho

Composer: Lawrence Sieberth

Music performed live by the Lawrence Sieberth Ensemble

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.

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(504) 525-0200

December 2023

SUN

December 10 @ 7:30 pm

Tom Fischer & Marla Dixon w/Sunday Night Swingsters

MON

December 11 @ 7:30 pm

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TUE

December 12 @ 7:30 pm

CLOSED

WED

December 13 @ 7:30 pm

Lars Edegran & Palm Court Jazz Band

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December 14 @ 7:30 pm

Leroy Jones & Katja Toivola w/Crescent City Joymakers

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December 15 @ 7:30 pm

Kevin Louis & Yolanda Robinson w/Palm Court Jazz Band

SAT

December 16 @ 7:30 pm

Will Smith & Palm Court Jazz Band

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December 17 @ 7:30 pm

Tom Fischer & Sunday Night Swingsters

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December 18 @ 7:30 pm

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December 19 @ 7:30 pm

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December 20 @ 7:30 pm

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Saenger Theatre

1111 Canal Street

New Orleans, 70112

Thru-December 17, 2023 |

So much happened before Dorothy dropped in.

WICKED, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another girl, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.” With a thrilling score that includes the hits “Defying Gravity,” “Popular” and “For Good,” WICKED has been hailed by The New York Times as “the defining musical of the decade.” Time Magazine cheers, “if every musical had the brain, the heart, and the courage of WICKED, Broadway really would be a magical place.” From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, WICKED—the untold true story of the Witches of Oz—transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story. It will send your spirits soaring to heights you’ll never forget.

Performances:

Sunday, December 10, 2023 • 1:00 PM – https://www.saengernola.com/events/wicked/tickets/262F2DD1-6D94-4CAA-AF79-A3D913F43BF5
Sunday, December 10, 2023 • 6:30 PM – https://www.saengernola.com/events/wicked/tickets/6211AAC9-78D2-4468-85AF-41877D3E6EFF
Tue, Dec 12 @ 7:30 PM – https://www.saengernola.com/events/wicked/tickets/C4B857A1-C5BE-4415-8FA7-941697162635
Wed, Dec 13, @ 7:30 PM – https://www.saengernola.com/events/wicked/tickets/E54F9FAE-0E8B-4ECC-A995-DCEE2E4058BE
Thur, Dec 14, @ 7:30 PM – https://www.saengernola.com/events/wicked/tickets/B38D5C57-3372-4CD5-8478-EDC221FB8791
Fri, Dec 15, @ 8:00 PM – https://www.saengernola.com/events/wicked/tickets/504C3BE4-FC4B-4720-BAA0-39C99B9EB3F9
Sat, Dec 16, @ 2:00 PM – https://www.saengernola.com/events/wicked/tickets/21D64005-8539-4D7E-8073-8E84DA14F299
Sat, Dec 16, @ 8:00 PM – https://www.saengernola.com/events/wicked/tickets/CD4E0DB7-38D3-4FC5-823C-D22A9101FE93
Sunday, Dec 17, @ 1:00 PM – https://www.saengernola.com/events/wicked/tickets/A8A6B49E-54FA-4192-9F88-9AB8B3BE74DE
Sunday, Dec 17, @ 6:30 PM – https://www.saengernola.com/events/wicked/tickets/0E264FCF-7C57-4458-939D-CC90C16CD849

SUNDAY, DEC. 10

MAGNOLIA MOUND CREOLE CHRISTMAS + HOLIDAY FAIR: noon to 5 p.m., BREC's Magnolia Mound, 2161 Nicholson Drive. With the historic house decked out for the season, there will be traditional songs in French and Spanish, period demonstrations, folk crafts, booths from local vendors, and the annual bonfire to welcome Papa Noel. brec.org.

"FANCY NANCY SPLENDIFEROUS CHRISTMAS": 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., Manship Theatre, 100 Lafayette St. Presented by Vital Theatre and recommended for ages 2 and older, follow Nancy as she gets ready for Christmas. But will it turn out splendiferous? $25. manshiptheatre.org.

THRU SATURDAY, DEC. 16

"A CAJUN CHRISTMAS CAROL": 7 p.m., Thursdays-Saturdays, Ascension Community Theatre, 823 Felicity St., Gonzales. $17-$28. https://www.actgonzales.org/.

THRU– SUNDAY, DEC. 17

"A CHRISTMAS CAROL": 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, Theatre Baton Rouge, 7155 Florida Blvd. $40, adults; $25, students/children under 17. theatrebr.org.

"MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET": 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, Sullivan Theater, 8849 Sullivan Road. $25. https://www.sullivantheater.com/.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, DEC.10

"THE NUTCRACKER": 2 p.m. Sunday, LSU Union Theater, Tower Drive. A Tri-Parish Ballet production complete with a growing Christmas tree, flurrying snow and mesmerizing magic tricks. Saturday is a benefit for the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank and the Community Hands Food Pantry at First United Methodist Church, Denham Springs. Admission is one or more nonperishable food items. Sunday admission: $30, advance; and $35, door. https://lsuuniontheater.universitytickets.com.

SUNDAY, SUNDAY, DEC. 10

"EBONY SCROOGE": 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., UpStage Theatre, 1713 Wooddale Blvd. $25. (225) 924-3774 or upstagetheatre.biz.

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626 Frenchmen Street

New Orleans, La 70116

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2828 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119

Sat, December 9, 2023

8:00 PM

Mark Mullins and Friends

4301 Burgundy St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
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National Lager Day on December 10th raises a glass to the third most popular beverage after water and tea. While lager is typically characterized as a light, summer beer we believe that every season deserves to be celebrated with a few of your favorite things.

Lagers are distinguished from other beers by using a cold-conditioning process. The types of yeast used are referred to as "bottom-fermenting" yeast or yeast that can develop at colder temperatures. Before the advent of refrigeration, brewers perfected this process in cellars dug into the ground and filled with ice. Those who taste the delicious results described the lager as "crisp" and "refreshing." It is no wonder that this method caught on and produced a wide variety of brews synonymous with regional and national brands.

With so many choices from pale, amber or dark, not to mention the many craft varieties there is are endless possibilities for your enjoyment. So, grab some friends and celebrate this midwinter season with the taste of Summer.

On Deck for December 10, 2023

National Days

NATIONAL LAGER DAY

NOBEL PRIZE DAY

HUMAN RIGHTS DAY

DEWEY DECIMAL SYSTEM DAY

National Days

NATIONAL APP DAY

NATIONAL STRETCHING DAY

NATIONAL NOODLE RING DAY

INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN DAY

UNICEF BIRTHDAY

December 10th Celebrated History

1869

Wyoming Territory Governor John Campbell signs legislation granting women the right to vote and hold office. It's the first law in United States history explicitly granting women voting rights. The legislation carries forward into Wyoming statehood.

1884

Chatto & Windus / Charles L. Webster And Company publish Mark Twain's novel Adventures of Huckleberry Finn in the United Kingdom and Canada. They would publish the novel a year later in the United States.

1901

The Nobel Prize committee hosted the first Nobel Prize ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden. They presented four of the five prizes for Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, and Literature according to Alfred Nobel's will five years after his death. The fifth prize, the Peace Prize, was presented in Christiana, Norway (today known as Oslo.)

1978

Starring Christopher Reeve as the Man of Steel, Margot Kidder and Gene Hackman, Superman premiered in Washington, D.C. Richard Donner directed the superhero movies that paved the way for more superhero movies.

December 10th Celebrated Birthdays

Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet - 1787

In 1817, Gallaudet along with Laurent Clerc opened the first school for the deaf in America.

Emily Dickinson - 1830

The brilliant New England poet wrote nearly 1,800 poems throughout her life. She is considered one of America's greatest poets and yet she received little recognition during her lifetime.

Ada Lovelace - 1815

The gifted mathematician wrote an algorithm that led to her being called the first computer programmer.

Melvil Dewey - 1851

The librarian invented the Dewey Decimal system of library classification.

Michael Clarke Duncan - 1957

In 1999, the actor co-starred opposite Tom Hanks in The Green Mile. Written by Stephen King, Duncan played John Coffey, a man on death row with miraculous abilities.

The Most Groundbreaking Inventions and Technologies in Scientific History

Science has played a significant role in the development of the world as we know it today. Over the years, we have seen many groundbreaking inventions and technologies that have revolutionized the way we live and work. In this blog post, we will explore some of the most remarkable inventions and technologies in scientific history.

The Printing Press

The printing press is one of the most important inventions in human history. It was invented by Johannes Gutenberg in the mid-15th century and revolutionized the way books were produced. Prior to the printing press, books were copied by hand, making them expensive and rare. The printing press made it possible to produce books quickly and cheaply, making them accessible to a wider audience. This led to an increase in literacy rates and the spread of knowledge, which had a significant impact on the development of modern society.

The Steam Engine

The steam engine, invented by James Watt in the 18th century, was a significant technological advancement that had a profound impact on the Industrial Revolution. The steam engine was used to power machines such as textile mills and locomotives, leading to the mechanization of many industries. This increased productivity and efficiency, leading to a significant increase in economic growth and development.

The Telephone

The telephone, invented by Alexander Graham Bell in the late 19th century, revolutionized communication. Prior to the telephone, the only way to communicate with someone was through written messages or in person. The telephone made it possible to communicate with people in real-time over long distances. This had a significant impact on business and personal communication, making it easier and more efficient.

The Light Bulb

The light bulb, invented by Thomas Edison in the late 19th century, revolutionized lighting. Before the light bulb, people used candles or gas lamps to light their homes and workplaces. The light bulb made it possible to have affordable, safe, and reliable lighting, which had a significant impact on productivity and quality of life.

The Automobile

The automobile, invented in the late 19th century, revolutionized transportation. Prior to the automobile, people relied on horses and other forms of transportation to get around. The automobile made it possible to travel long distances quickly and easily, leading to the development of modern transportation infrastructure. This had a significant impact on economic growth and development, as well as personal mobility and freedom.

The Computer

The computer, invented in the mid-20th century, revolutionized information technology. The first computers were large, expensive, and difficult to use, but they laid the foundation for the development of modern computing technology. Today, computers are used in almost every aspect of modern life, from business and education to entertainment and communication. The development of the computer has had a significant impact on the way we live and work.

The Internet

The internet, invented in the late 20th century, revolutionized communication and information sharing. The internet made it possible to connect people from all over the world and share information in real-time. This had a significant impact on business, education, and personal communication, making it easier and more efficient to access information and connect with people.

The Smartphone

The smartphone, invented in the early 21st century, revolutionized personal communication and computing. The smartphone made it possible to have a powerful computer in your pocket, with access to the internet, email, and social media. This had a significant impact on the way we communicate and access information, making it easier and more convenient to stay connected and informed.

Over the centuries, science has led to many remarkable inventions and technologies that have revolutionized the way we live and work. From the printing press to the smartphone, these inventions and technologies have had a significant impact on economic growth, personal mobility and freedom, and the spread of knowledge and information. As we continue to develop new technologies and push the boundaries of science, we can expect to see even more groundbreaking inventions and technologies in the future.

🎄Old Time Christmas Memories 🎄

Mackenzie Garner

Coca Cola Christmas calendar in 1955

Ain't There No More New Orleans

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1860: The Mechanic’s Institute

Rebuilt on the original site of the first building that was destroyed by fire in 1854, the new Mechanic's Institute was an imposing building for its day. Although it was brick, the façade was stuccoed and painted to resemble granite. This image is from a stereograph produced by Lilienthal and is dated as 1860 - 1870 by the Library of Congress. This would be the site of the murderous Mechanics’ Institute Riot on July 30, 1866, when a peaceful demonstration by black Freedmen were set upon outside the Mechanics Institute where the Louisiana Constitutional Convention was taking place.

This building would be replaced by Grunewald Hall which was destroyed by fire and replaced by the Grunewald Hotel which itself became the Roosevelt Hotel.

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It's Game Time!

Among the many different items used to promote the New Orleans Pelicans was this cardboard countertop schedule from 1941 that would be given to businesses to display at or near their checkout counters.

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: YLC Announces Opening of 2024 Role Model Award Nominations: Leave Your Mark and Highlight A New Orleans Role Model NEW ORLEANS, LA – The Young Leadership Council (YLC) is excited to announce the opening of the nominations for the prestigious YLC Role Model Awards. This annual recognition and celebration aims to highlight individuals who showcase exceptional leadership, dedication, and positive influence across the New Orleans community. Nominations will close December 11, 2023. Nominations allow community members to shine a spotlight on those individuals whose impact has been transformative in the city of New Orleans. Whether it's an inspiring leader, a dedicated volunteer, or a visionary mentor, YLC encourages the community to identify and nominate those outstanding individuals who have made a significant difference in the community. "The Role Model Awards are a testament to the power of leadership and community impact. We believe in the importance of recognizing and celebrating those individuals who go above and beyond to make a positive difference in New Orleans," said Morgan England, 2024 Role Model Awards co-chair. Role Models are invited to participate in events throughout the year in which they share their skills, passions, and successes with YLC members--events which together make up the YLC Role Model Series. As a culmination of this series, the YLC community will come together to celebrate the Role Models at YLC's annual Role Model Awards Evening in Fall 2024. YLC is committed to selecting Role Models who represent the unique diversity (racial, cultural, professional, economic, age, etc.) of our city. Nominations can be made through the official YLC website: https://ylcnola.org/role-model-awards/nominations/.

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

3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, LA, 70002

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

North Pole Express Train | 10:15 am

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

North Pole Express Train is open:

November 25, 2023 - January 7, 2024

Monday–Saturday: 10 am – 7 pm

Sunday: Noon – 6 pm

$2/ride - Cash Only

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Celebration in the Oaks

New Orleans Botanical Garden

Thru - Dec 30

5:00pm - 11:00pm

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

New Orleans Botanical Garden

5 Victory Avenue New Orleans, LA 70119

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City Park Prepares for Enhanced Celebration in the Oaks

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

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

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

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

Highlights this year include:

2.25-mile Driving Tour with enhanced displays

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

Multiple dedicated Bike Nights

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

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

Holiday-themed Storyland

Iconic LED dinosaurs, flamingos and pirate ship

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

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

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

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

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WHEN

Nov. 24, 2022 – Jan. 1, 2023

Closed Mondays and Tuesdays until 12/19

Closed Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve

WHERE

New Orleans City Park

Driving Tour Entrance: 2 Friederichs Ave, NOLA 70124

Walking Tour Entrance: 7 Victory Ave, NOLA 70124

TICKETS

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

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

5PM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK

December 1–December 30, 2023

Lafreniere Park

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

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

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

Park Admissions & Entrances

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

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

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

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

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

Driving and walking tours through the exhibit will be available

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

KENNER’S MAGICAL CHRISTMAS VILLAGE: The lights display will run Dec. 1-23, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Heritage Park, 2015 Fourth St., in Kenner. Vendors and entertainment, music, food, arts, crafts and an appearance from Santa Claus will be available every Friday and Saturday. www.kenner.la.us/

City of Gretna, Louisiana

Light up the Huey - Holiday Lights Display on Huey P. Long Avenue

The oaks will be lit all along the Huey P. Long median from 10th Street to the river

through December.

City of Covington - Office of Cultural Arts & Events

12 Days of Christmas is here!!! A wonderful route to view with friends and family, either by foot or in your vehicle! Please post or comment any photos you take, we would love to see them!

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Visit The Northshore

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

KEEP THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT ALIVE: DRIVE-THRU LIGHTS UNTIL DECEMBER 31

the Holiday of Lights continues as a drive-thru experience on Koop Drive until December 31. The twinkling lights will illuminate the night from dusk through dawn, ensuring that the holiday spirit lingers long after the parade ends.

A Community Tradition

In 2022, after a years-long hiatus, the Holiday of Lights returned and welcomed an estimated 20,000 visitors! As it approaches its quarter-century anniversary, the Holiday of Lights has become an integral part of the Northshore's holiday celebrations, bringing families together to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.

We are hosting our 4th annual HOLIDAY IN THE PARK at Joe W. Brown Park, 5601 Read Boulevard, NOLA 70126. Opens at dusk until 9:30pm starting November 20 - January 2, 2024. See you under the lights! For more information, visit www.nordc.org

BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo

Duration: 2 hr 30 min

Please join us this year for an all-new Zoo Lights, presented by Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital. Zoo Lights is open from November 25 to December 30 and closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.

Admission gates open from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and grounds close at 9:00 p.m.

Admission:

Adults/Teens: $5

Seniors: $4

Ages 2-12: $3

Zoo Members: $3 per person

We are partnering with The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank again this year! Every guest presenting a non-perishable food item during the hours of Zoo Lights will receive a 50% discount from the regular admission price. All food donations will go directly to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. In 2020, just over 7,000 pounds of food were collected during this drive.

Come to the zoo to enjoy a trail of thousands of dazzling lights around the zoo for a cherished family holiday tradition in Baton Rouge.

On Fridays and Saturdays, Zoo Lights will feature visits from Santa Claus at the Otter Cabin!

3601 Thomas Rd, Baton Rouge, LA, United States, Louisiana
(225) 775-3877

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NOW THROUGH SUNDAY, DEC. 31

HOLIDAY LIGHTS: 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. nightly, Baton Rouge General, 8585 Picardy Ave. The large green space in front of the hospital is transformed into a twinkling, singing and musically synchronized lights display. "Snow & Glow," a special event taking place 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays, Dec. 7 and 14, will feature snow, glow-in-the-dark performers, jingle and mingle with Santa, Mrs. Claus and elves, and food trucks. $5. eventbrite.com.

An exhibit of original works by Art Deco icon Erté will include almost 170 items as well as other period pieces that characterized the movement of style and design.

"Erté and the Era of Art Deco" will remain open through Jan. 3, 2024.

Often called "the father of Art Deco," Romain de Tirtoff, known as Erté, was the central figure of the art and design evolution that emerged during the 1920s. The look featured stylized forms, geometric patterns, vibrant colors and sleek lines. Its influence flooded the world of art, fashion, architecture, furniture design, serviceware and more.

The Rau exhibit includes a large collection of the artist's original gouache paintings, used to create designs for fashion shows, clubs and stage performances.

SIPPING WITH SANTA: Chateau Golf & Country Club hosts the annual event along with with City of Kenner, Mayor Mike Glaser, Police Chief Keith Conley and Friends of Rivertown to benefit the Kenner Food Bank from 6-9 p.m. Dec. 12. There will be holiday-flavored martinis, wines, hors d’oeuvre, pictures with Santa and Santa's Secret Shopping Village.

TEDDY BEAR TEA: Bring the little ones for tea with Santa at the Gretna Cultural Center with live music, a hot chocolate bar, refreshments like tea sandwiches and cookies, treat bags and a teddy bear for every child, and bottomless mimosas for adults. Times at noon, 2:30 and 5 p.m. Dec. 15 and 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Dec. 16. Call (504) 210-5202 to make reservations.

TRAIN RIDES WITH SANTA: The Louisiana Steam Train Association offers short train ride in an open-air gondola or caboose pulled by historic diesel locomotives. Vendors will sell refreshments and merchandise. Proceeds go toward rebuilding and maintaining SP 745, the lone surviving Louisiana-built steam locomotive. Tickets only available on-site, $2 per person or $5 for unlimited rides; free for LASTA members. Location is 1501 Jefferson Hwy., just North of the Ochsner Health Center for Children. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 16, with Santa arriving at 10 a.m. https://lasta.org

PERFORMANCES

DANNY O’FLAHERTY’S CELTIC CHRISTMAS: The yuletide customs that evolved over the centuries in Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Cornwall, Brittany, Galicia and the Isle of Man will be highlighted in concert, with singers, bagpipes and Irish dancers, on Dec. 10, 2 p.m., at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 6400 Airline Drive in Metairie. Tickets start at $25. www.jeffersonpac.com

"A CHRISTMAS STORY:" The holiday classic hits the stage at Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts with shows Thursday through Saturday starting Dec. 1 through Dec. 17, starting at 7:30 p.m. except for Sundays which has a 2 p.m. start time. Tickets $39-$53. https://www.rivertowntheaters.com

CHRISTMAS CONCERT: The Jefferson Community Band will present a holiday concert Dec. 11, at 7 p.m., at First English Lutheran Church, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave. in Metairie. Tickets are $10; free 12 and under. Proceeds will benefit the Greater New Orleans Therapeutic Riding Center. www.jeffersoncommunityband.org

“PEACE ON EARTH” CHRISTMAS CONCERT: Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church will host a seasonal concert under the direction of Gregory Lambousy on Dec. 15, 6:30 p.m., at the church 146 4th St. in Westwego. Free. olpsw.org

THE NUTCRACKER: The Jefferson Performing Arts Society production of the classic holiday ballet will be performed Dec. 16-17, 2 p.m., at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 6400 Airline Dr. in Metairie. Tickets start at $23. www.jeffersonpac.com

THE BIG EASY BOYS CHRISTMAS SHOW WITH THE BIG EASY GIRLS: The Broadway-inspired singers bring a throwback feel of vintage quartets that sing hits from the '50s and '60s along with Christmas classics. One-night show at Gretna Cultural Center for the Arts at 8 p.m. Dec. 1. Tickets are $55. https://www.facebook.com/bigeasyboys

CHRISTMAS GALA AT GRETNA CULTURAL CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Hunter & the Sicilian Rat Pack Orchestra with guest vocalist Dody Piper will perform at the annual event, which runs 8-10 p.m. Dec. 16. Tickets $75 or $125 for VIP with reception at 6:30. https://www.visitjeffersonparish.com/

RECURRING EVENTS

Meanwhile in Gentilly, Santa is holding three chances for kids to get their pictures this year. He’ll be at Backatown Nola on Basin Street Dec. 17 from 3 p.m. to 6 pm, and at Emline Store Dec. 21 between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. and again on Dec. 23, between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Appointments must be booked in advance. Check @gentillysanta for more information, added dates and to book a photo.

PICNIC UNDER THE LIGHTS: Reservations are open for the Picnic Under the Lights Tent, 1035 Huey P. Long Avenue in Gretna. Spots are available Dec. 1-17, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays. Cost starts at $75. 504-363-1580

Here are Baton Rouge-area holiday events to choose from

BY JUDY BERGERON

Happy Holidays!

TUESDAY, DEC. 12

FESTIVE COOKIE DECORATING: 3 p.m., Main Library at Goodwood, 7711 Goodwood Blvd. Teens, bring your best cookie ideas to this free event. All supplies will be provided. ebrpl.com.

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY, DEC. 14-15

"HERE COME THE BELLS, SO MANY BELLS": 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Scotlandville Branch Library, 7373 Scenic Highway; 6 p.m. Wednesday, Baker Branch Library, 3501 Groom Road; and 4 p.m. Thursday, Eden Park Branch Library, 5131 Greenwell Springs Road. Lady Chops (Elizabeth Vidos) presents a high-energy interactive one-woman drumming show for all ages. Registration required. Call the specific library branch directly. ebrpl.com.

FRIDAY, DEC. 15

MOVIES ON THE PLAZA: HOLIDAY EDITION: 7 p.m., Main Library at Goodwood, 7711 Goodwood Blvd. Screening of Jim Henson’s 1992 adaptation of Dickens' classic Christmas tale. Bring lawn chairs or blanket for seating. Dance party to follow movie. Free. ebrpl.com.

FRIDAY AND SUNDAY, DEC. 15 AND 17

"THE CHRISTMAS SPIDER": 7:30 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Sunday, Manship Theatre, 100 Lafayette St. Presented by Opera Louisiane, the story of a gentle arachnid who leads to a seemingly miraculous turn of good fortune for a poor woodcutter and his family, reinforcing the importance of love and togetherness. Pre-show talk about the opera, 1 p.m. $10-$140. manshiptheatre.org.

SATURDAY, DEC. 16

"HOLIDAY NUTCRACKER": 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., Dunham Theatre, 11111 Roy Emerson Drive. A Cangelosi Dance Project production. $20-$35 by emailing cangelosidp@gmail.com.

POLAR EXPRESS EXTRAVAGANZA: 3:30 p.m., Baker Branch Library, 3501 Groom Road. Bring friends and family to watch "The Polar Express" while enjoying snacks and making your own Polar Express train with a candy kit. Supplies are limited. (225) 778-5940 or ebrpl.com.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, DEC. 16-17

"THE NUTCRACKER – A TALE FROM THE BAYOU": 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., Raising Cane's River Center Performing Arts Theatre, 396 St. Louis St. Classic holiday ballet presented by Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre. Tickets start at $27. ticketmaster.com.

TUESDAY, DEC. 19

PJ NIGHT WITH SANTA: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Perkins Rowe, Bluebonnet Boulevard at Perkins Road. Reserve a time at whereissanta.com.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 20

GIFT WRAPPING AND HOT COCOA: 4 p.m., Greenwell Springs Regional Branch Library, 11300 Greenwell Springs Road. Teens are invited to wrap their presents in the gift-wrapping station, listen to holiday music and drink hot cocoa. (225) 274-4440.

THURSDAY, DEC. 21

"DR. SEUSS' THE GRINCH" (2018 ANIMATED FILM): 2 p.m., Manship Theatre, 100 Lafayette St. $10.50. Rated PG. manshiptheatre.org.

INTERACTIVE "FROZEN" FILM FESTIVAL: 2 p.m., Jones Creek Regional Branch Library, 6222 Jones Creek Road. An interactive showing of "Frozen" and "Frozen 2." Children ages 3-11 will dance and sing along while using props to interact with the films. "Frozen 2" will start around 4 p.m. Costumes encouraged; registration required at (225) 756-1160.

"IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE:" 7 p.m., Manship Theatre, 100 Lafayette St. Starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed. Rated PG. $11.50. manshiptheatre.org.

CIRQUE MUSICA HOLIDAY WONDERLAND: 7 p.m., Raising Cane's River Center Performing Arts Theatre, 396 St. Louis St. A world-class circus experience infused with the holiday classics for the whole family. $35 and up. ticketmaster.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MARKETS THIS WEEK:

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?

Join us here at Palmettos on Sundays from

10 am to 3 pm for an authentic

Louisiana Jazz Brunch.

1901 Bayou Ln,

Slidell, LA 70458-3227

JAZZ BRUNCH HOURS

SUNDAY

10 am – 3 pm

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Prefer to make your reservation via phone?

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

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.

Free Admission to Contemporary Arts Center

11:00 am - 5:00 pm

FREE

Contemporary Arts Center

900 Camp Street New Orleans LA 70130

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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 Monday Nov 13th at The Contemporary Arts Center!

6-7pm Intro to Swing

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

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

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

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

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

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

Irma Thomas performs a free holiday concert at St. Louis Cathedral on Monday, December 11. The concert is produced by French Quarter Festivals, Inc. in partnership with New Orleans & Company for Holidays New Orleans Style. The concert series (with many other musicians and bands performing on different days; check OffBeat listings calendar for the full series) is open to the public with show times generally running one hour. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Seating is on a first-come basis so be sure to get there early!

Celebrating over a quarter century of music making, the twice GRAMMY nominated Imani Winds has led both a revolution and evolution of the wind quintet through their dynamic playing, adventurous programming, imaginative collaborations and outreach endeavors that have inspired audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

The ensemble’s playlist embraces traditional chamber music repertoire as well as newly commissioned works. For Friends of Music, program ("Black and Brown II") celebrates composers of color, including Wayne Shorter, Paquito D'Rivera, and Billy Taylor. Monday, December 11 at 7:30 p.m. at Tulane's Dixon Hall (uptown campus).

Students with ID always admitted FREE of charge! FREE parking and shuttle available between the Diboll garage and Dixon Hall.

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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

Public

Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm

Come and dance...

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

$18 per class, $60 per month

10 classes for $120

www.tamalyndallal.net

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Let’s get together

We’re hosting a new event, and we’d love to see you there. Join us for Stop, Shop & Jam, December 12, 2023 at 7:00 PM.

We hope you’re able to join us!

Tuesday, December 12 · 7 - 10pm CST

Location

Cafe Negril

606 Frenchmen Street New Orleans, LA 70116

7 PM

Latin Night at Rock n Bowl

Mid-City Lanes Rock n Bowl

3000 S. CARROLTON AVE

New Orleans, LA 70118

Tickets

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

Mid-City Lanes Rock n Bowl

Public

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

Event by Russlie Ostrick and AcroNola

New Marigny Theatre at Church Of Arts & Sciences

Duration: 2 hr

Public

8pm - 10pm

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

The New Marigny Theatre (church building)

2301 Marais St on the corner of Marais and Mandeville

$5 minimum donation for the space

Beginner friendly!

Dec 2023

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

5:00 8:30pm

Harrison Avenue Marketplace

801 Harrison Avenue, NOLA 70124

Dates for the Fall 2023 Markets

December 13

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Spaces Still Available!

We're excited to announce our Single Malt Whisky Tasting and Seminar!

Wednesday, December 13th at 6:00 PM

Join us and Phil Minissale of PM Brokerage for this intimate evening that will showcase single malts from around the world! We'll be discussing the origins and different styles of single malt whiskey, their key features, and taste through some great examples from Ireland, India, Scotland and more!

This special evening is limited in space so sign up now! Only $45 per person!

Click here to reserve a space!

Shop in store at 2305 Decatur St.

Monday - Saturday 12pm - 8pm and Sunday 12pm - 5pm.

1 PM – 5 PM

German Coast

Farmers Market-

Westbank Bridge Park

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

Visit our Website

Wed • Dec 13 • 7:00 PM

VenueSmoothie King Center

New Orleans, LA

St Ann Wine Bar

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

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

Dec 13, 7 pm- Jenna Richard

Dec 14, 7 pm- AB Conversation

Dec 15, 8 pm- Hard Eight

Dec 16, 8pm- Will Cullen

Dec 20, 7pm- Steve Burke

Dec 21, 7pm- 3rd Street

Dec 22, 8pm- Chicken on The Bone

Dec 27- 7pm- Rhythm Brothers

Dec 28- 7pm- DEJA Vu

Dec 29- 8pm- PaperChase

Dec 30- 8pm- The Electrix

NY EVE- 8pm- Tease Me Band

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

New Orleans, LA 70179

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

MUSEUM

10 am–5 pm, Tuesday–Sunday*

BESTHOFF SCULPTURE GARDEN

10 am–6 pm, Seven Days a Week

CAFE NOMA

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

DELFEAYO MARSALIS

& The Uptown Jazz Orchestra

EVERY WEDNESDAY in DECEMBER!

That's right! After nearly 4 years, Delfeayo and the Big Band return home to Wednesdays at Snug Harbor!

Delfeayo Marsalis is one of the top trombonists, composers, and producers in jazz today. Known for his “technical excellence, inventive mind and frequent touches of humor…” (Los Angeles Times), he is “…one of the best, most imaginative and musical of the trombonists of his generation.” (San Francisco Examiner).

Early influences on Delfeayo's style include J.J. Johnson, Curtis Fuller, Al Grey, Tyree Glenn, Tommy Dorsey, and Duke Ellington’s trombone masters. From the age of 17 until the present, he has produced over 100 recordings for major artists, including Harry Connick Jr, Spike Lee, Terence Blanchard, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and his father and brothers.

In January 2011, Delfeayo and the Marsalis family (father Ellis and brothers Branford, Wynton, and Jason) earned the nation’s highest jazz honor – a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Award, thus dubbing them

"America's First Family of Jazz."

On packing a full jazz orchestra into a tiny historic jazz club: "Whatever you have to do," the trombonist says philosophically. But when the band plays the swing and bebop hits from the 1930s through the 1960s, the music is just as tight. From Mardi Gras music to modern jazz, this band does it all.

An intimate experience like no other!

Shows at 7:30pm & 9:30pm.

Doors at 7:00pm & 9:00pm.

Purchase advance tickets now, and then arrive early for dinner, drinks or dessert, to be in that number:

Kate Fagan Burgun is at Chickie Wah Wah.

· New Orleans

Wed., Dec. 13, at Chickie Wah Wah,

$15 in advance @chickiewahwah.com

2 PM – 7 PM

Lafreniere Park Farmers Arts Market

3000 Downs Blvd,

Metairie, LA 70003-3957,

United States

The St. Louis IX Art Society

The first of our two Advent Mission Chamber Concerts

All are invited to attend the St. Louis IX Art Society's upcoming Advent Mission Chamber Concert, "O Come, O Come Emmanuel," on the evening of Wednesday, December 13th, from 7:00-8:30pm at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in New Orleans.

Join us for an evening of sacred music, liturgical preaching, and Eucharistic adoration as we prepare for the joy of Christmas. Fr. Michael Luxbacher, L.C., will serve as the mission preacher and James Rosenbloom as the curator and director of the chamber concert.

This event is co-hosted by St. Francis of Assisi and St. Rita New Orleans, and is free and open to the entire Archdiocese, so we hope you will join us!

Penny's Cafe

THURSDAY BUFFET $11.95

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

11am-7:30pm

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

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

10:00 am

Ogden Museum of

Southern Art

925 Camp St.

New Orleans LA 70130

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

. Purchase tickets in advance.

Who

All ages

Cost

Free for La. Residents

How

RESERVE TIMED

TICKETS HERE

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The holidays are coming...

HOLIDAY TABLE OPEN HOUSE

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RIVER RIDGE

THURSDAY, December 14

4:00 - 6:00 pm

RIVER RIDGE

122 Sauve Rd, River Ridge, LA 70123

Phone: (504) 739-1000 | Mon-Sat: 7:00am to 8:00pm

Sun: 7:00am to 7:00pm

Breakfast served Daily: 7:00am to 10:00am

Lunch & Dinner on our Hot Bar Daily: 11:00am to 7:00pm

OLD METAIRIE

SATURDAY, December 16

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Join us for our Holiday Table Open House. Taste and try Langenstein's best holiday catering items and some of the best wines to showcase on your holiday table.

OLD METAIRIE

800 Metairie Rd, Metairie, LA 70005

Phone: (504) 831-6682 | Mon-Sat: 7:00am to 8:00pm

Sun: 7:00am to 7:00pm

Breakfast served Daily: 7:00am to 10:00am

Lunch & Dinner on our Hot Bar Daily: 11:00am to 7:00pm

TODAY AT 11 PM – 2 AM

Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers

Blue Nile

Kermit's Treme Mother In Law Lounge.

· New Orleans

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

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

Swirl Wine Bar & Market

3143 Ponce de Leon Street

New Orleans, LA 70119

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Friday, December 15th, 2023, 6:30 PM
The event will begin with a festive concert in the church sanctuary at 6:30pm featuring renowned published singer/songwriter John Angotti, his band, and friends, Lorraine Hess, Shannon Fried, and Kate Abreo.
Festivities continue outdoors in Mercy Square with candlelit caroling led by the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School Choir, select numbers from the 2023 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Christmas Musical, and additional entertainment, emceed by Jim Hanzo.
After caroling, sip and savor complimentary jambalaya, pizza, sweet treats and beverages to stay toasty and warm while the kids also delight in decorating cookies, toasting s'mores, and making keepsake Christmas crafts.
Meet and greet the musicians at their outdoor tents following the concert, with opportunities to purchase music and merchandise.
Doors open at 6:00pm. Admission is free and open to all. A love offering will be collected to benefit the Divine Mercy Concert Series and Music Ministry in our efforts to bring additional quality musical events to our Parish. Your support is greatly appreciated!
For more information about this event, please contact Garrett Fried, Director of Sacred Music (gfried@divinemercyparish.org) or the Divine Mercy Parish office.

4337 Sal Lentini Parkway

Kenner, LA 70065

(504) 466-5016

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JACKSONVILLE STATE GAMECOCKS AND LOUISIANA RAGIN' CAJUNS ACCEPT INVITATIONS TO 2023 R+L CARRIERS NEW ORLEANS BOWL

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks and Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns accepted invitations today to compete in the 23^rd Annual R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl on Saturday, December 16 at the Caesars Superdome. The game will kick off at 1:15 p.m. CST and will air on ESPN and ESPN Radio.

“On behalf of the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl Committee and staff, it is a pleasure to host the Jacksonville State Gamecocks and Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns in New Orleans for this year’s game,” said R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl Chairman Sheriff Paul Valteau. “We look forward to an exciting game and a week full of celebrations for these outstanding programs.”

Jacksonville State finished its final year of transition to FBS with an 8-4 overall record and a 6-2 mark in Conference USA play. This will be the Gamecocks’ first bowl appearance in program history.

“We are excited to be headed to New Orleans to represent Jax State in its first ever bowl game,” Head Coach Rich Rodriguez said. “I’m happy for our team, especially our seniors, for earning this opportunity in our first season in FBS. It will be a great week and experience for our players, staff and fans.”

Jacksonville State is one of only eight teams since 1970 to win at least eight games in its first season playing an FBS schedule. The Gamecocks finished third in Conference USA, falling to New Mexico State (10-4, 7-1) and Liberty (13-0, 8-0), who met in the CUSA championship game on Friday.

Under Head Coach Rich Rodriguez, the Gamecocks ranked second in CUSA in rushing, averaging 232.2 yards per game. Redshirt senior running back Malik Jackson ranks second in the league in rushing yards per game, and his 6.4 yards per carry was best in the conference.

Jacksonville State averaged 29.8 points per game, tied for third-best in the conference.

The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns concluded the regular season with a 6-6 overall record and 3-5 in the Sun Belt, making them bowl eligible for the sixth straight year, a record for the program.

“We are excited to make the trip to New Orleans and play in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl,” Head Coach Michael Desormeaux said. “The New Orleans Bowl Committee puts on a great event for our student-athletes, and we are looking forward to playing a great opponent in Jacksonville State.”

Louisiana’s rushing attack is also formidable, averaging 182.7 yards per game, second-best in the Sun Belt. The Cajuns’ 32.3 points per game ranks fourth in the league. The Cajuns are outstanding on special teams, with coverage units that lead the SBC in kick return and punt return yardage allowed.

Louisiana will make its record seventh R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl appearance. Its five wins are the most in the game’s history.

Learn more about the New Orleans Bowl on our website.

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

Gretna Farmer’s Market

Event Date:

Saturday

from 8:30 am - 12:30 am

Gretna Market

301 Huey P Long Ave

Gretna, LA 70053

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

Join us every Saturday,

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

Dominic Massa

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

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

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

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

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

LOCATION

Vineyard Church of New Orleans

4340 Sal Lentini Pkwy

Kenner, LA 70065

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

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LSU WOMENS BASKETBALL WILL HAVE 17

GAMES NATIONALLY TELEVISED :

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

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

In addition to the 17 televised games, all of LSU’s home games will be available to watch online with SEC Network +. Both of LSU’s two non-conference road games at Southeastern and Coppin State will have streaming options as well. When the Tigers play in the Cayman Island Classic, both games will be available to watch on FloHoops.

A television announcement for LSU’s season opener against Colorado at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Series in Las Vegas will be made at a later date.

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

Dec. 17 vs. Northwestern St.

2 p.m. - SEC Network

Jan. 4 vs. Missouri

8 p.m. - SEC Network

Jan. 7 at Ole Miss

2 p.m. - ESPN

Jan. 14 at Auburn

2 p.m. - ESPN

Jan 18 at Alabama

8 p.m. - SEC Network

Jan. 21 vs. Arkansas

TBD - ESPN/ESPN2

Jan 25 vs. South Carolina

7 p.m. - ESPN

Jan. 19 at Mississippi St.

6 p.m. - ESPN2

Feb. 4 vs. Florida

1 p.m. - SEC Network

Feb. 8 at Vanderbilt

8 p.m. - SEC Network

Feb 11 vs. Alabama

3 p.m. - ESPN2/ SEC Network

Feb. 19 at Texas A&M

6 p.m. - SEC Network

Feb. 22 vs. Auburn

8 p.m. - SEC Network

Feb. 25 at Tennessee

11 a.m. - ESPN

Feb. 29 at Georgia

8 p.m. - ESPN2

Mar. 3 vs. Kentucky

1 p.m. - SEC Network

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Harry Shearer And Judith Owens: Christmas Without Tears

Important Event Info: This event is Mobile Only

Get ready for the Christmas party of the year! For the 18th year in a row, in an intimate evening full of music, laughter, and special guests, critically acclaimed vocalist Judith Owen and her husband, actor, and humorist Harry Shearer (The Simpsons, Spinal Tap) will once again spread their unique brand of yuletide cheer for the 2022 Christmas Without Tears, at home in New Orleans! Festivities will occur Tuesday, December 19th at 8pm at the Orpheum Theater, with all proceeds benefitting Innocence Project New Orleans.

DateTue • Dec 19 • 8:00 PM

VenueOrpheum Theater

New Orleans, LA

Event by Louisiana Steam Train Association,

All aboard for a magical holiday adventure! Join us for Train Rides with Santa at the Louisiana Steam Train Association

Date: December 16, 2023

Time: 09:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Location: 1501 Jefferson Hwy, Jefferson, LA 70121

Santa arrived at 10:00 AM. Capture the joy with family photos with Santa.

Join us on a short train ride in our open-air gondola or caboose pulled by one of our historic diesel locomotives from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Check out our historic 100 + year-old steam locomotive, SP 745 and our other rail equipment dating back to the early 1900s. You can also learn about rail safety with the Operation Lifesaver team.

Food, drinks and merchandise are available from several local vendors. The LASTA gift shop will have 745 Shirts, Hats and holiday treasures!

No ticket pre-sales! Proceeds go toward rebuilding and maintaining SP 745, the lone surviving Louisiana-built steam locomotive!

-- $2.00 / person - Single Train Ride

-- $5.00 / person - Unlimited Train Rides, Becker Model Railroad Exhibit, Photos with Santa and Ring the Bell on SP 745

-- LASTA Members - Free Entry for the Family

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.

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:

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

Billy Nungesser Lt. Governor of Louisiana

Sponsored · Paid for by Office of the Lieutenant Governor

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

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

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

#Carnival2024 #MardiGras2024 #OurCarnivalHeritage #krewemosaique

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

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

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

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

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

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Harmony Street Society To Host Free Tax Workshops For Local Musicians

OFFBEAT STAFF

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

The details of the workshops are as follows:

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

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

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

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

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

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

The 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.

Love New Orleans &

She'll Love You Back.

.Sincerely,

Frank Stansbury

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