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NATIONAL HUGGING DAY
National Hug Day or National Hugging Day occurs on January 21st and is officially recognized by the United States Copyright Office, but is not a public holiday.
The purpose of the day is to help everyone show more emotion in public. The only way to celebrate the day is by offering a hug to anyone and everyone you want. While National Hug Day and the Free Hugs Campaign share many similarities, there is not an association between the two.
Whether you hug a family member or a stranger, the mental and physical health benefits are the same. From the day we are born, hugs or touch improve our sleep. Hugging, like cuddling, releases oxytocin. On its own, this hormone provides tremendous health benefits. Not only does it gives us feel-good hormones, but it reduces pain. Receiving a hug helps reduce stress, lowers blood pressure, and lowers the risk of heart disease. It also eases anxiety.
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Join us here at Palmettos on Sundays from
10 am to 3 pm for an authentic
Louisiana Jazz Brunch.
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JAZZ BRUNCH HOURS
SUNDAY
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10 am – 3 pm
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Dog Adoption Event - TODAY
~ Every Saturday, 10am-4pm ~
Petsmart @ 1000 S Clearview Pkwy
Big dogs
Small dogs
Puppies
Seniors
Just looking to play with some pups? That's cool too! Need some volunteer opportunities? Sign up! Looking to foster! You're the best!
Hosted by Rolling River Rescue and Greta's Ark Rescue
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Organ demonstrations
Wednesday–Sunday, 11 a.m.
Barbara S. Beckman Music Room, 520 Royal Street
Free admission and no RSVP required
Join THNOC staff for a short program exploring the history of the beautifully restored Aeolian residential player pipe organ. Listen to a musical demonstration and discover the significance of this rare and technologically advanced musical instrument.
In the early 20th century, having a player organ in the home was a luxury reserved for the most opulent residences, allowing the owner to have access to recorded music before radios and phonographs were commonplace. Tobacco magnate William Ratcliffe Irby remodeled the property at 520 Royal Street—now part of THNOC’s exhibition center—to serve as his personal residence starting in 1918. In the process he installed a player organ in the entry room to his lavish third-floor apartment. The instrument, built by the Aeolian Company of New York, is one of a handful that has survived to this day in its original location and in working condition, after a meticulous restoration by the Holtkamp Organ Company.
The Historic New Orleans Collection
520 and 533 Royal Street
New Orleans, LA
70130
(504) 523-4662
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New Orleans' Krewe du Vieux tackles AI with fabulous 'gay robots,' more debauchery in 2024
It’s never too difficult for Krewe du Vieux to find possible themes for its annual Carnival parade. After all, New Orleans’ premiere gang of lovable smartasses live in a target rich environment for their signature satirical parade.
Last year, many of the 17 subkrewes were focused on mocking city officials, heavily leaning into Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s travel-related controversies and other municipal failures.
But this Saturday, Jan. 27, the parade has a wider scope as it explores the theme of “Artificial Ignorance” while making its way through Faubourg Marigny, the French Quarter and part of the Warehouse District.
“It’s looking at societal changes more broadly,” says Sebastian Boegershausen, captain of Krewe du Vieux. “You’ll find a lot of references to how artificial intelligence is changing us. At the same time, there’s a lot of willful ignorance in the world, for people to sustain their opinions. We are shamelessly mocking that behavior.”
Each subkrewe of the famously off-color parade will showcase hand-made, mule-drawn floats, soundtracked by live brass bands. Floats depict various interpretations of the theme, infused with plenty of political and social commentary and witty, provocative humor.
The Krewe of the Mystic Inane, for example, is tackling homophobic hysteria that has been stoked by right-wing politicians and commentators — and mashing that up with the concept of a robot takeover.
Members are planning to dress up like “gay robots,” says captain Jenn Lilos. “Our theme is ‘Feared and Fabulous: The Gay-I Ro-Butt Uprising. We’re going to be Godzilla-style taking over New Orleans. But rather than destroying the city, the gay robots are making it more fabulous.”
The Krewe of K.A.O.S. hints that it will be dunking on everyone’s favorite Foghorn Leghorn impersonator, U.S. Sen. John Kennedy, whose pseudo-folksy antics in D.C. have become increasingly buffoonish over the years.
“We’re targeting a certain hypocrite senator that used to be a very liberal attorney but now panders to the far-right by pretending he’s not an Ivy League / Oxford grad,” a krewe member says.
Of course, New Orleans City Hall is not going to get out of the night unscathed. As usual, revelers can expect plenty of jabs at local officials over recent and ongoing issues.
Isaac and Amanda Toups will be honored as krewe royalty for 2024's parade.
Photo by Ian McNulty / The Times-Picayune
The Krewe of Drips and Discharges’ float is an ode to the city’s inability to regulate short-term rentals, which has worsened the affordable housing crisis and wreaked havoc on residential neighborhoods.
“Our theme is AirD&D: Short Term Rental and Displeasure Club,” says longtime member Sean Gerowin.
He says the float will depict a short-term rental in disarray, decorated with empty beer cans and other garbage commonly found in the wake of, say, a rowdy bachelor party attended by out-of-towners.
“It’s like a typhoon of chaos,” Gerowin says. “The trash represents the pulling apart of the fabric of neighborhoods ... It’s supposed to grab people’s attention and say, ‘Hey, Airbnbs are a bit of a problem.’”
Among the Drips and Discharges’ throws are small pieces of paper with "Yelp reviews left by disgruntled tourists,” such as “’The French Quarter sucks and the whole place smells like weed,’ or ‘I went to Commander’s Palace and the oysters were raw,’” says Gerowin.
Some of the subkrewes are leaning more into the lewd humor that the parade is known for.
The Mystic Krewe of Spermes, easily recognizable by its 50 or so members who carry giant papier-mâché sperms on sticks, is giving a naughty nod to Krewe du Vieux’s king and queen consort, chefs Isaac and Amanda Toups.
“(Their restaurant) is Toups Meatery, which goes really well with ‘meat’ and ‘beat,’” says Christopher Ard, a Spermes co-captain. “Our floats are sometimes very political, but this year it’s more just funny ... We’re just giving (parade-goers) a break from reality on a Saturday night."
For his part, Isaac Toups says being named as the new king came as a complete surprise to him.
The krewe typically chooses someone who’s a culture bearer and unsung hero to reign over its parade, and Toups certainly fits into both of those categories.
Still, “It wasn’t even on my radar,” he says. “Normally, some gossip slips my way. I’ve been here (in New Orleans) and in the industry and the network, and it was completely out of the blue. I’ve never rolled in any parade ever, and now I’m the king.”
Boegershausen says Isaac Toups was an obvious choice, given his ongoing charitable endeavors and his contributions to the culinary scene in the city.
“He deserved this questionable recognition we’re giving him,” he says.
Boegershausen adds that the Toupses’ float is a marvel designed by John Valentino, a longtime commissioned artist who has designed several floats for previous Krewe du Vieux royalty.
“What he’s doing this year for Isaac is absolutely astounding,” Boegershausen says. “When it gets disassembled, it should end up in a museum somewhere.”
The Toupses would normally be at the restaurant on a Saturday night, “getting their asses kicked,” during one of their busiest seasons, Isaac says.
He fully embraces his new role as the king — and the krewe’s general lack of plastic beads. Handing out unique throws has long been a part of the parade’s traditions. Many members give out stickers, cups, koozies and other hand-crafted items and keepsakes, instead of beads.
“Each subkrewe has different rules, but we have always discouraged beads,” says Inane’s Lilos. “Even if we didn’t discourage them for ethical and environmental reasons, they’re just a pain in the ass to carry ... Sometimes crowds of tourists, who don’t understand what parade they have gone to, will ask for beads. I’m like, ‘It’s not that kind of parade, but here’s something unique I made.'"
Toups says he has some special throws planned for his turn as king. The couple will hand out culinary-themed throws including go-cups, heads of garlic and customized condoms adorned with the phrase “Better than your husband’s meat” on the packaging.
Meanwhile, Krewe du Vieux members are also relieved that the route is back to normal after the city cut it short last year, just days before it was expected to roll, citing police staffing shortages.
“A lot of businesses were impacted last year,” Boegershausen says, referring to bars and music clubs along Frenchmen and Decatur streets that were blindsided by the route changes last year. “But we started working with (NOPD) in July and have had a very good, close cooperation throughout the season.”
He says the krewe also communicated with business and neighborhood associations, who were thrilled to learn that the parade would be “back and at their doorstep.”
The krewe will host its Vieux Doo ball after the parade ends at the Sugar Mill. The event is open to the public and tickets are $50 through Eventbrite, and the lineup includes entertainment by J & the Causeways, Jeez Loueez and LOTAGRFD.
And despite the pressures that come with a shorter Carnival season, the krewe’s den has been abuzz with excitement as members put their finishing touches on their floats.
“It’s kind of like summer camp,” says Gerowin of getting ready for the parade. “You get everyone back together again, but instead of doing water skiing or mountain climbing, we’re building a highly inappropriate float to parade down the New Orleans streets.”
Boegershausen says he hopes spectators get “a good laugh.” But he also says the parade is meant to be eye-opening.
“We’re a satirical parade, and satire needs to be both of those things,” he says. “It needs to make you laugh, and it needs to make you think.”
For more information, visit kreweduvieux.org.
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State Police to send 40 troopers to New Orleans, part of Jeff Landry's push to fight crime
Leaders announced for new contingent to launch in March
BY JOHN SIMERMAN
A freshly minted Louisiana State Police contingent dubbed Troop Nola is set to launch in New Orleans after Mardi Gras, with a goal of deploying 40 troopers to help police the city under a push by Gov. Jeff Landry.
The State Police superintendent, Col. Robert Hodges, recently named a pair of leaders for the new troop, which is staffing up and equipping a home base with a planned launch in March.
The new troop tracks a campaign pledge by Landry to tackle crime in New Orleans from the state level, after a three-year surge in violence that began to wane before election day. Violent crime in the Crescent City fell by more than 20% in 2023 from the historic highs reached in 2022.
Hodges was among Landry's earliest appointments as governor-elect. The new State Police leader wasted little time in announcing via a staff email that Capt. Donovan Archote and Lt. Valentine Emery were moving to the new troop effective Jan. 11. Archote will oversee Troop Nola as its “detailed major/command inspector,” and Emery will serve as “acting captain/commander."
Archote is well known in New Orleans area law enforcement, having commanded Kenner-based Troop B for a decade. Emery, a 16-year State Police veteran, also hails from Troop B.
Lt. Melissa Matey, a State Police spokesperson, would not provide specifics on the new troop, saying the agency “is finalizing operational and staffing plans for the city of New Orleans and Orleans Parish” in conjunction with Landry, state Attorney General Liz Murrill’s office and New Orleans officials.
Louisiana Attorney General-elect Liz Murrill says her office has hired the law firm WilmerHale to help it handle a U.S. Justice Department investigation into Louisiana State Police.
STAFF PHOTO BY JAVIER GALLEGOS
The new troop will augment a depleted New Orleans Police Department, which stood at 901 commissioned officers last week, hovering at its lowest level in more than 75 years, department figures show.
Troop Nola would mark the first regular State Police troop dedicated to New Orleans since 2020, when Troop N, a locally funded operation that policed in and around the French Quarter, dissolved. Supporters blamed tourism-related funding that dried up with the pandemic. But civil rights advocates took a dimmer view of State Police work in New Orleans, criticizing several incidents involving troopers as overly aggressive and out of step with reforms undertaken by the New Orleans Police Department under a federal consent decree overseen by a judge.
On the campaign trail last year, Landry derided the New Orleans consent decree – which requires the city to make specific policing changes – as one laden with “hug a thug” policies.
Just what role Troop Nola will play once it launches remains sketchy. Sources familiar with Landry’s directive say the plan is for those troopers to be involved more in violent crime investigations and less in standing post at French Quarter intersections.
The new troop's formation follows a recent deal between state officials and Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams to have state prosecutors in Murrill’s office try cases that result from State Police arrests in New Orleans. In Louisiana, the attorney general usually needs an invitation from the local district attorney to step into a criminal prosecution.
Murrill’s office would not specify how many prosecutors she’ll assign to the Orleans Parish initiative, what kinds of cases they will handle or who ultimately will make the call on which agency will prosecute a case.
“District Attorney Williams and I have already met and discussed this matter," Murrill said Friday. "We have a good working relationship and have already committed to partnering with each other in an effort to make New Orleans safe again.”
In the meantime, Matey said more than 130 state troopers will be on hand in the city during Carnival to assist the New Orleans Police Department. That's a special operation unrelated to the newly formed troop.
An New Orleans police spokesperson would not comment on Troop Nola or how it will coordinate with local police, referring questions to the state agency.
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514 Frenchmen St. , New Orleans, LA 70116
P: (504) 944-8461
SUNDAY JAN 21 OPEN FOR LUNCH AT 1 PM
YOUSE1:15PM-5:00PM
BOARDWALKER AND THE THREE FINGER SWINGERS5:30PM-8:30PM
ED WILLS BLUES 4 $ALE9:00PM-12:00AM
MONDAY JAN 22 OPEN AT 1:00 PM
THE RUG CUTTERS1:15PM-5:00PM
JON RONIGER5:30PM-8:30PM
ED WILLS BLUES BLUES 4 $ALE9:00PM-MIDNIGHT
TUESDAY JAN 23 OPEN 1 PM FOR LUNCH
THE VILLIANS 1:15PM-5:00PM
GISELLE ANGUIZOLA QUARTET5:30PM-8:30PM
CAITIE B. & THE HAND ME DOWNS9:00PM-12:00AM
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What is the largest desert in the world?
Antarctica
Sahara
Gobi
Kalahari
What is the largest desert in the world?
Antarctica
Antarctica, the southernmost continent on earth, is often recognized as the largest desert in the world. This may come as a surprise to those who associate deserts with heat and sand, but the definition of a desert is, in fact, a region that receives very little precipitation. Antarctica, with its annual precipitation of just 200mm on the coast and much less inland, qualifies as a desert. It covers a vast area of about 14 million square kilometers, making it the largest desert on the planet, surpassing the Sahara, often thought to be the largest, by a considerable margin. The extreme cold, fierce winds, and lack of rainfall make Antarctica an incredibly harsh and inhospitable environment.
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Pups & Pints at Chafunkta Brewing Co.
- Recurring Recurring weekly on Sunday
- Time: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Price: Free
- Chafunkta Brewing Company
- 69123 Skybrook Rd., Mandeville, LA 70471
- (985) 869-0716
Make your Sunday a true FUNDAY with Chafunkta Brewery's "Pups and Pints," every Sunday! Bring your dog to the brewery on Sundays and your second pint is free. Don't have a pup or can't bring one? That's OK, as 10% of ALL SALES will go to the Northshore Humane Society.
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Coming Up Soon
JAN
21
Undefeated Divas Second Line Parade
Sunday, January 21 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
SHOWDOWN TREME CENTER out N. Villere RIGHT at Basin to Orleans
STOP 1931 Joker's Wyld. Proceed to LEFT on N. Galvez, RIGHT onto Conti
STOP 2410 Yellow Place. Continue down Conti LEFT on N. Rocheblave, RIGHT on Bienville, RIGHT on N. Dupre
STOP Good Time Lounge (Perry Keeping It Real). RIGHT on Conti onto N. Broad, LEFT at N. broad to St. Peters
STOP MEMORIAL (Robert A. "Daddy" Watkins, Sr.). Proceed to Dumaine. LEFT at Dumaine, RIGHT onto N. White. RIGHT on St. Philip
STOP 2751 Granny's Place (RIH Granny, Cat, JuJu, Jonika, Diva Diane, Carl and Action Jackson). Keep Moving to N. Broad, LEFT at N. Broad
STOP Ladies of Unity proceed out N. broad RIGHT onto St. bernard to N. Miro
STOP Women of Class, continue out St. Bernard to N. Claiborne (Taking It Home Remembering All of Our Lost Loved Ones). Roll down N. Claiborne LEFT on St. Philip to N. Villere
DISBAND Treme Center
JAN
28
Ladies of Unity Second Line Parade
Sunday, January 28 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
FEB
18
Treme Sidewalk Steppers Second Line Parade
Sunday, February 18 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
FEB
25
C.T.C. Steppers Second Line Parade
Sunday, February 25 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
MAR
3
VIP Ladies & Kids Second Line Parade
Sunday, March 3 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
MAR
10
Keep 'N It Real Second Line Parade
Sunday, March 10 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
MAR
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The Chosen Few Second Line Parade
Saturday, March 16 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
MAR
17
Uptown Super Sunday
Sunday, March 17 at 11:00am
MAR
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Single Men Second Line Parade
Sunday, March 17 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
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Join us and listen as Ms. Speranza will present "All's Fair in Love & War : Italian POWs in New Orleans During World War II”.
Doors open at 1:00 pm. This event is FREE and open to the public. Ample parking is available at the rear of the building. Enjoy delicious German food, tasty beers and a full bar.
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UNEASY LIES THE HEAD THAT WEARS THE CROWN, BUT WHICH ONE WILL WEAR IT?
England’s King Henry II and his Queen Elinor of Aquitaine had four sons, the eldest died, leaving the other three to squabble over who came next. Unfortunately, Henry and Elinor disagreed over which one should take the crown next.
That’s the arc of The Lion in Winter, Playmakers Theater’s next production. Directed by Chase Hefte, the production chronicles the royal gathering at Christmas 1183 as the family meets to hash out the succession. It does not go well leaving Elinor to comment, “What family doesn’t have its ups and downs?”
The Lion in Winter crackles with brilliant scenes between the royals as they plot and scheme and form alliances to promote their choice for king.
The production opens Saturday, Jan. 20 and runs through Sunday, February 4. Saturday performances are at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 and available through www.BonTempsTix.com.
Get Your Tickets Now
JAN
21
Jan 21, 2024 at 2:00 PM CST
Playmakers Theater
Covington, LA
JAN
24
Jan 24, 2024 at 6:00 PM CST
The Greenwood
Covington, LA
Get Tickets
JAN
27
Jan 27, 2024 at 7:00 PM CST
Playmakers Theater
Covington, LA
Get Tickets
JAN
28
Jan 28, 2024 at 2:00 PM CST
Playmakers Theater
Covington, LA
Get Tickets
FEB
3
Feb 3, 2024 at 7:00 PM CST
Playmakers Theater
Covington, LA
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FEB
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Feb 4, 2024 at 2:00 PM CST
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How to watch Buccaneers vs. Lions game?
The Buccaneers and Lions will kickoff at 3 p.m. inside Ford Field on NBC.
How to watch Chiefs vs. Bills game?
The Chiefs and Bills will kickoff at 6:30 p.m. inside Highmark Stadium on CBS.
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No. 10 LSU will welcome Arkansas to the PMAC Sunday afternoon at 4 p.m. on ESPN!
Jan 21
VS.
ARKANSAS
Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)
PRESENTED BY
4:00 PM CT
LSU Women’s Basketball 2023-24 Season Television Schedule:
Jan. 21 vs. Arkansas
TBD - ESPN/ESPN2
Jan 25 vs. South Carolina
7 p.m. - ESPN
Jan. 19 at Mississippi St.
6 p.m. - ESPN2
Feb. 4 vs. Florida
1 p.m. - SEC Network
Feb. 8 at Vanderbilt
8 p.m. - SEC Network
Feb 11 vs. Alabama
3 p.m. - ESPN2/ SEC Network
Feb. 19 at Texas A&M
6 p.m. - SEC Network
Feb. 22 vs. Auburn
8 p.m. - SEC Network
Feb. 25 at Tennessee
11 a.m. - ESPN
Feb. 29 at Georgia
8 p.m. - ESPN2
Mar. 3 vs. Kentucky
1 p.m. - SEC Network
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KERMITS TREME MOTHER IN LAW LOUNGE!!!!!!
Mondays Mike Jones at 6
Tuesdays Irvin Mayfield and Kermit Ruffins at 6
Wednesdays YoshitakeZ2 trio at 6
Thursday’s No Boss Jazz Band at 6 Along with stake night
Fridays ladies night with DJ Tasha at 7
Saturdays Kermit Ruffins at 8
Sundays Smoke Out at 4:20
Call more information text 504-435-8763 ”
- 1500 N Claiborne Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 814-1819
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In Person
Expressions of America
January 21
5:45 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
BUY TICKETS
Our newest attraction brings history to life like never before! Expressions of America is an immersive, outdoor sound and light show that combines cutting-edge technology and special effects with the real words and stories of everyday people who made a tremendous impact during a time of monumental conflict.
945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
info@nationalww2museum.org
504-528-1944
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What does "acerbic" mean?
Difficult
Generous
Ugly
Sarcastic
What does "acerbic" mean?
Sarcastic
acerbic Pronunciation: uh-sur-bik
Definition: Having a sharp, biting, or sarcastic tone or manner.
Origin: The word "acerbic" is derived from the Latin word "acerbus," meaning harsh or bitter.
Example: Despite his acerbic remarks, his friends knew that deep down he cared about them.
When describing something as "acerbic," it can be interpreted as possessing a sarcastic quality. The term "acerbic" refers to a sharp, biting tone or manner of speaking that is marked by a cutting, often sardonic wit. It is characterized by a caustic or ironic edge, where the humor or criticism is delivered in a way that is both clever and potentially harsh. In this context, acerbic remarks are not just straightforwardly bitter or sour; they carry an undercurrent of sarcasm that can be both insightful and stinging.
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The musicians appearing at the Palm Court are some of the legends of New Orleans music. We have live music five nights a week - dinner 7pm til 11pm. The Palm Court is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays but is available for private party bookings on those days We take group bookings up to 180 persons any day or night of the week. A variety of options are open to such groups and we are very happy to work with our clients to provide their group with a customized evening of entertainment and catering according to their needs.
Reservations Suggested
(504) 525-0200
January 2024
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January 21 @ 7:30 pm
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SNUG HARBOR
UPCOMING EVENTS
DAVELL CRAWFORD: SOLO PIANO & VOICE
Sun Jan 21 @ 7:30 pm
DAVELL CRAWFORD: SOLO PIANO & VOICE
Sun Jan 21 @ 9:30 pm
OSCAR ROSSIGNOLI QUARTET
Mon Jan 22 @ 7:30 pm
OSCAR ROSSIGNOLI QUARTET
Mon Jan 22 @ 9:30 pm
Now 7 Nights per Week Again!
NEW SHOW TIMES:
Shows at 7:30pm & 9:30pm Nightly
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- HOURS
- Dining Room:
- Weds, Thurs, Sun: 5pm - 10pm
Fri & Sat: 5pm - 11pm
LOCATION:
SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO
626 Frenchmen St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
504-949-0696
ADMISSION:
GENERAL SEATING
$20.00 - $40.00
SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO
626 Frenchmen St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
504-949-0696 to purchase tickets
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- 830 Conti St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 577-2237
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Takin' It to the Streets
Weekly Brass Band events:
Mondays - Big 6 Brass Band at Da Jump Off Lounge (1901 N. Claiborne Ave.) - 9pm
Tuesdays - TBC Brass Band at Maple Leaf Bar (8316 Oak St.) - 9pm
Tuesdays - Sporty's Brass Band at Hi Ho Lounge (2239 St. Claude Ave) - 9pm
Tuesdays - Brass Band at Rabbit Hole (1228 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.) - 10pm
Wednesdays - New Breed Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 9:30pm
Thursdays - Brass-A-Holics at Jazz Playhouse (300 Bourbon St.) - 7:30pm
Thursdays - Where Y'At Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 9pm
Fridays - Sporty's Brass Band at Brass Hall (1104 Decatur St.) - 9pm
Fridays - Trumpet Slim & Brass Flavor at Blue Nile Balcony Room (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm
Saturdays - Marigny Street Brass Band at Blue Nile Balcony Room (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm
Saturdays - City of Trees Brass Band at Maison (508 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm
Sundays - Brass Band Sundays at Treme Hideaway (1234 N. Claiborne) - 10pm
Sundays - Street Legends Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10:30pm
Sundays - Hot 8 Brass Band at the Howlin' Wolf (907 S. Peters St) - 10:30pm
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NATIONAL GRANOLA BAR DAY
Each year on January 21st, National Granola Bar Day recognizes the considerable nutrition and energy found in one wholesome granola bar.
A basic granola bar includes whole grain (usually oats, though quinoa and barley can be used as well), fruit or nuts and honey, molasses, agave nectar, or syrup. The bar can also include butter or nut butter. Flavor and nutrition benefit from a variety of combinations.
When making granola bars, mix the ingredients, and press them into a pan. When the ingredients set, cut them into bars. For a crispy bar, the mixture is baked. Softer, more chewy versions are left raw or only partially cooked. Additionally, they can be stored in sealed containers and frozen for long-term use.
The ingredients pack granola bars with energy. Additionally, these little bars of grains and complex sugars offer convenience, too. Easily stored in a pocket while on a hiking or biking trail, the wrapper goes out with you. While considered a healthy food by some, the bars are high in calories. Hikers, bicyclists, and fitness enthusiasts add granola bars to their diet as a way to give a boost of energy. Despite their high calories, they offer a more healthful alternative to a candy bar for those of us who don't hit the trails very often.
Outside of the United States, granola bars are called by various names; flapjack, muesli bar, and a cereal bar.
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January 21st Celebrated History
1648
Long before the suffrage movement, Margaret Brent asked the Maryland General Assembly to grant her voting privileges. While the assembly of men denied Brent her request for not one, but two votes, she proved to be a savvy attorney and landowner in her own right.
1888
James Edward Sullivan and William Buckingham Curtis established the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU). The nationwide organization promotes multiple sports and fitness programs for all ages.
1921
Publishing house The Bodley Head published British author Agatha Christie’s debut novel in the United Kingdom, The Mysterious Affair at Styles. The novel was released in the United States a few months earlier.
1976
The Concorde makes its first supersonic commercial flights. British Airways and Air France operated the twenty Concordes built. The first flights departed from London to Bahrain aboard British Airways and from Paris to Rio de Janeiro aboard Air France Concordes.
January 21st Celebrated Birthdays
Sophia Jex-Blake - 1840
In the latter third of the 19th century, Jex-Blake led a small movement to allow women to into medical school in Great Britain. Her efforts proved successful, and in 1877, Jex-Blake and four other women who joined her on the journey passed their medical exams.
Roger Nash Baldwin - 1884
As one of the co-founders of the American Civil Liberties Union, Nash served as its executive director for 30 years.
Wolfman Jack - 1938
Born Robert Weston Smith, the American disc jockey is best known for his raspy voice heard over the radio airwaves. He's also heard (and possibly seen) in films such as American Graffiti, The Midnight Special, and The Wolfman Jack Show.
Paul Allen - 1953
In 1975, Allen and Bill Gates founded Microsoft out of a garage in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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What does "lagniappe" mean?
Sleep
Gift
Person who smells bad
Eccentricity
What does "lagniappe" mean?
Gift
lagniappe Pronunciation: lan-yap
Definition: a small gift or bonus given to a customer as a token of appreciation or goodwill, especially in the context of a purchase or business transaction.
Origin: The word "lagniappe" originates from Louisiana French, derived from the Spanish phrase "la yapa," meaning "the addition" or "the extra."
Example: After purchasing a new phone, the store manager surprised the customer with a lagniappe, offering a free phone case as a gesture of appreciation.
A gift is indeed the essence of what "lagniappe" means. It represents an additional item or bonus given to a customer beyond what they expected. This practice is often employed by businesses as a way to enhance customer satisfaction, loyalty, and to create a positive shopping experience. By giving a small gift, a company acknowledges the customer's importance and adds an element of surprise and delight to the transaction, fostering a stronger relationship between the customer and the business.
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The Maison Blanche Jewelry & Cosmetic Counter on Canal Street in 1957
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New Orleans Uncovered
Derby Gisclair
1890: Cotton Press
Demand for cotton quickly resulted in the realization that a steamer could carry more cotton if it was compressed into bales. Across the city, large compresses were erected at a cost ranging from $20,000 to $40,000 ($575,000 to $1.15 million today) in warehouses along the river. Pictured here is one such cotton press from 1890. There were between 25 and 30 cotton presses active, mostly in the upper First District from Delord Street to Felicity Street, and from Magazine Street to Water Street.
After picking, cotton boles are placed into a cotton gin where seeds are separated from fiber. The accumulated fiber is shipped from the farm to the cotton press where it is fed into the top of the machine seen here. The steam powered giant then compresses the cotton until it becomes the size of one of the large bales seen on the left side of the photograph. These have been wrapped in burlap and secured with either iron or rope ties. Each large bale weighs approximately 500-pounds.
Newly compressed bales are then transported to the port where the shipping company paid about $0.40 per bale for the compressed cargo. Riverboats like the Natchez or the J.M. White could carry as many 5,000 bales although the average load was closer to 3,500 bales. Once woven into cloth, each bale would produce 8,340 handkerchiefs, 760 men's shirts, 290 men's jeans, 900 women's blouses, 3650 women's jeans, 210 full-size sheets, and 3,670 men's socks.
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Arthur Hardy
48th annual MARDI GRAS GUIDE IS AVAILABLE
While our 2024 issue begins general distribution on
December 26, these outlets have them in stock NOW.
BEADS BY THE DOZEN 333 Edwards Ave. Harahan
PLUSH APPEAL 2812 Toulouse New Orleans
TJ CARNIVAL SUPPLIES 28 Fairfield Gretna
MARDI GRAS BEADS FACTORY 1145 Hwy 90 West Bridge City
JEFFERSON VARIETY 239 Iris Ave. Jefferson
BARNES & NOBLE 3721 Veterans Metairie
BARNES & NOBLE 16018 West Bank Expressway Harvey
BARNES & NOBLE 3414 Hwy 190 Mandeville
BLUE HARBOR MARKET 2963 Hwy 190 Mandeville
LITTLE MISS MUFFIN 766 Harrison Ave. New Orleans
ROSELYNNS HALLMARK 800 Metairie Rd Metairie
TJM’S 3605 N. CAUSEWAY Metairie
BARNES & NOBLE in Baton Rouge and Lafayette
Copies may also be ordered online from
https://store.nola.com/collections/mardi-gras
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KING CAKE HUB 2024
King Cake Hub
Contact: Jennifer Samuels, King Cake Hub
(504) 616-6739 (cell)
JennSamuels@gmail.com
NEW ORLEANS, LA, Calling all King Cake Enthusiasts. Jennifer Samuels, owner of King Cake Hub King Cake Hub at 1464 S. Broad. The doors open and the party starts again welcome
This will be King Cake Hub’s sixth year selling a wide assortment of the best king cakes you have ever and never tasted and will include a variety of more than 70 cakes from Bittersweet, Breads on Oak, Brennan’s, Bywater Bakery, Caluda’s, Cannata’s, Caywood and Randazzo Bakery, District, Hi Do Bakery, Gracious, Joe Gambino’s Bakery, NOCCA, Sugar Love, Nolita, Mad Matter Bakery, Marguerite’s King Cakes, La Vie En Rose and more as well as a number of king cake related sweets and other merchandise.
King Cake Hub will be open daily from 8:30am until 6:00pm daily beginning January 6 through Lundi Gras. Delivery will be available through D’livery and is scheduled to start the week of 1/8. King Cake Hub will only be operating out of the Zony Mash location to ensure our loyal customers get that wonderful overwhelming experience that is King Cake Hub! Stay tuned for more info via King Cake Hub’s social media sites on Facebook and Instagram.
1464 S Broad Street, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
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808 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
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The good times never stop rolling here in New Orleans, so if you think your New Year's resolution of healthy eating is going to last longer than a couple of weeks, well...(you fill in the blank)...but we've seen those lines at Manny Randazzo .
Continue breaking those goals and enjoy our Cre-MARD-e Brulee. It's sinfully good and you don't have to wait in line to enjoy it!
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Historic New Orleans Collection
By: Amelia Hervey
HNOC'S NEWEST EXHIBIT
A new exhibit titled A Mystic Brotherhood: Fraternal Orders of New Orleans will be debuted by The Historic New Orleans Collection . until May 10, 2024. Admission will be free with a ticket reservation.
[Provided by Gambel Communications]
This exhibit will explore fraternal organizations such as the Freemasons and Odd Fellows, whose history has often been hidden, and highlight how they have shaped today's city. Visitors will recognize many familiar New Orleans names within the exhibit, including William C. C. Claiborne, Oscar J. Dunn, and Homer Plessy. It will also be possible to learn about the numerous landmarks around the city where certain historical events took place.
The exhibit will be a companion to Mystery and Benevolence: Masonic and Odd Fellow Folk Art, which is a traveling exhibition debuting on February 16, 2024 and running until May 10, 2024. Organized by the American Folk Museum in New York, from the Kendra and Allan Daniel Collection, this exhibition is toured by International Art & Artists from Washington, DC.
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· 22 St Ann Drive, Mandeville, LA, United States, Louisiana
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NOLA Jitterbugs
Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans
Tickets
nolajitterbugsfall2023.dancecamps.org/booking.php
Public
Join the award-winning (1st place, baby!) NOLA Jitterbugs for a 6-week series with live music in the last class!
Our live music classes with local musicians and culture bearers, as well as our overall emphasis on music appreciation is what makes our lessons stand out among the rest!
Starts at The Contemporary Arts Center!
6-7pm Intro to Swing
For total beginners to swing dancing or dancing of any kind. Also for those looking to refresh their basics and learn some ragtime dances. We use these pre-swing era dances to teach beginners how to step on rhythm, step on rhythm while connected to another person, how to connect in order to lead or follow, you'll learn to syncopate your footwork, and then we'll slowly start to let go of one hand and create the beginnings of what will eventually be a bad-ass swing out.
7:30-8:30 Lindy Hop Vocab - Intermediate Level
This class is gonna give you some must know moves, some technique, some philosophy, and of course, we'll continue to clarify and polish up your swing outs.
No partner required to take either of these classes. Come alone or with friends!
SIGN UP HERE:
https://nolajitterbugsfall2023.dancecamps.org/booking.php
- 900 Camp St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 528-3805
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In Person Classes in New Orleans
Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm
"Shimmer" Bellydance Basics
For all levels. Ongoing
$60 per month or $18 drop in.
10 classes, used within 10 wk., $120
At: "The Movement Collective"
3921 St. Claude Ave, (Bywater)
New Orleans
Tamalyn Dallal
Movement Collective - New Orleans
Public
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Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm
Come and dance...
Bring veils, zils, and your hips to do lots of shimmies.
$18 per class, $60 per month
10 classes for $120
www.tamalyndallal.net
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Who is ready for the Kim Mulkey Show this week?!
Join us each Tuesday at 7 p.m. CT at the TJ Ribs on Acadian Thruway!
The Kim Mulkey Show presented by Our Lady of the Lake Health, a one-hour radio call-in show with the LSU Women’s Basketball head coach along with play-by-play voice Patrick Wright, is aired live from TJ Ribs on Acadian Thruway from 7-8 p.m. CT on Tuesdays* during the season.
Listeners are encouraged to be a part of the show by submitting a question online, tagging @LSUradio on Twitter, or speaking with coach Mulkey during the show by calling (225) 578-4827
or toll-free (800) 315-8255.
New OrleansWWL-AM/FM870/105.3
* show day/time subject to change due to game or travel conflicts
2024 SCHEDULE OF SHOWS
Show #4: Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024
Show #5: Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024
Show #6: Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024
Show #7: Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024
Show #8: Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024
Show #9: Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024
Show #10: Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Show #11: Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Our season continues Tuesday, January 23 at 7:30 p.m. at Tulane University's Dixon Hall with the Merz Trio in a performance featuring Brahms' Piano No. 1 and contemporary selections.
Students with ID always admitted FREE of charge! FREE parking and shuttle available between the Diboll garage and Dixon Hall.
BUY TICKETS
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MARKETS THIS WEEK:
Mid-City, Thursday MarketNext Market: January 18, 2024
Hours: 3-6 pm (winter hours)
Lafitte Greenway
500 N. Norman C. Francis Parkway at the Bayou
Directions and Parking
The Thursday Market is located in Mid-City on the Lafitte Greenway, right by the start of Bayou St. John. Across from Parkway Bakery and Tavern, the market is at the intersection of Lafitte Ave and N Norman C Francis Parkway. There is plenty of street parking in the neighborhood surrounding the market.
RTA bus route 32: Leonidas-Treme passes right by market! Click here to view more details.
Hours
The Thursday Mid-City market is currently operating under winter hours of 3-6pm (November 9th, 2023 - March 14th, 2024). Regular Thursday market hours of 3-7pm will resume in March following the return of Daylight Saving Time, bringing back an extra hour of light in the evening.
No Cash? No Problem!
All of our vendors accept cash and tokens. Swipe for tokens on-site at the orange Welcome Tent with debit, credit, or EBT SNAP.
Shop with SNAP!
Market Umbrella implements fresh food incentive programs such as Market Match, which doubles SNAP dollars spent at market for the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables. Starting January 1st, 2023, market match will be unlimited, allowing us to match each EBT dollar being swiped for on-site at the orange Welcome Tent.
Between June and the end of November, certified market vendors accept Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers for both seniors and WIC participants. Market Umbrella is able to double FMNP benefits with tokens on-site at the Welcome Tent.
Location on the Lafitte Greenway
In the fall of 2020, the Thursday market moved to its new home in New Orleans' vibrant Mid-City neighborhood! Located at the Lafitte Greenway and Bayou St. John, it operates year-round.
Check out the responses to Lafitte Greenway's public survey regarding use of the new Lafitte Greenway Plaza - we are thrilled about the overwhelming support for a farmers market in the space!
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MID-CITY Vendors Scheduled for Thursday
Isabel's Tamales and Produce
Leo's Bread
T&R Dairy
Slicey McSlicer
VEGGI Coop
Helens House
Pearl River Pastures
Buttery Spell
Monica's Okra World
Pete & Clara's Seafood
Applied Arts Coffee
NOLA Botanical Tea
Costantini Pasta
Powers Beekeepers
Latino Snacks
Passion Flour
Casa Borrega
Take Box
Mycelium Express
Sprout NOLA
River Queen Greens
Perilloux Farms
Sassy Cajun Spices
Johndales Farm
Roulaison Distilling Co.
Paella NOLA
JuiceSEE
Que Pasta
Paw Paw's Donuts
Faust Farm
Gingerbooch
Poche Family Farm
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7 PM
Latin Night at Rock n Bowl
Mid-City Lanes Rock n Bowl
3000 S. CARROLTON AVE
New Orleans, LA 70118
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Latin Night returns on this night! Dance class starts at 7pm with Bianca San Martin and then social dancing begins at 8pm with DJ Maynor playing the best Latin music to dance to. $5 cover
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14th Annual Horses, Hops & Cops
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
A Benefit for the N.O.P.D. Mounted Unit
N.O.P.D. Stables in City Park
1021 Harrison Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70124
3:30pm – 4:30pm VIP Experience Tour
5:00pm – 8:00pm General Admission (free)
5:00pm Horse stables open for self-guided tours
5:00pm DJ and announcements
5:15pm Equine Soccer Game feat. N.O.P.D. Mounted Unit and Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office (Horse Arena)
6:15pm See the Budweiser Clydesdales (Horse Arena)
6:30pm Live Music from The Wiseguys (Budweiser Stage)
7:55pm Raffle Drawing (Budweiser Stage)
Meet the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales at this fun-filled event that is free for all ages to attend.
Guests will enjoy touring the horse stables, as well as an equestrian soccer game featuring the N.O.P.D. horses, live local entertainment, arts and crafts, plus food and beverages for sale.
CLICK HERE for parking recommendations and information about the NOPD Shuttle Service.
Questions? Email aimee@louisianahospitality.org
Note: This event is an outdoor event. The Horses, Hops and Cops event will follow all City of New Orleans advisories and guidelines that are in place at the time of the event. These guidelines can be accessed at https://ready.nola.gov/home/.
VIP Experience Tour
A limited quantity of VIP Experience Tour tickets are available for both adults and children. VIP Experience guests will enjoy a one-hour guided tour to go behind the scenes with a Budweiser Clydesdale handler, learn about the unique horses, the breed, their special training, state-of-the-art transportation and more. The VIP Experience also includes a tour of the N.O.P.D. stables and information about how this special police force operates year round as a public safety tool for New Orleans. Each guest swill receive a VIP gift bag filled with special items and offers including:
NOPD Patches
TABASCO
Audubon Nature Institute Aquarium, Insectarium & Zoo Passes
Hilton Riverside cookies
Mardi Gras Krewe beads and cups
Items from New Orleans & Company
Items from Coca Cola brands
Stickers and more!
Purchase VIP Experience Tour Tickets
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Wed.
Jan 24
AT
GEORGIA
Athens, Ga. (Stegeman Coliseum)
5:30 PM CT
Sat.
Jan 27
AT
ALABAMA
Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Coleman Coliseum)
7:00 PM CT
Sat.
Feb 3
VS.
ARKANSAS
Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)
PRESENTED BY
11:00 AM CT
Wed.
Feb 7
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TENNESSEE
Knoxville, Tenn. (Thompson-Boling Arena)
6:00 PM CT
Sat.
Feb 10
VS.
ALABAMA
Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)
PRESENTED BY
11:00 AM CT
Tue.
Feb 13
AT
FLORIDA
Gainesville, Fla. (Stephen C. O'Connell Center)
7:00 PM CT
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1 PM – 5 PM
German Coast
Farmers Market-
Westbank Bridge Park
13825 River Rd, Luling, LA 70070-6219, United States
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New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins Diboll Circle, City Park,
New Orleans, LA 70179
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MUSEUM
10 am–5 pm, Tuesday–Sunday*
BESTHOFF SCULPTURE GARDEN
10 am–6 pm, Seven Days a Week
CAFE NOMA
10 am–4 pm, Tuesday–Sunday, and Private Events
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2 PM – 7 PM
Lafreniere Park Farmers Arts Market
3000 Downs Blvd,
Metairie, LA 70003-3957,
United States
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Jefferson Performing Arts Society and Jefferson Parish Schools
Kick Off Winter Coat Drive
---Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) and Jefferson Parish Schools are partnering to collect winter coats for children in need.
Their goal is to gather 100 coats to be delivered to Woodmere Elementary in Harvey on February 6, 2024.
through February 4, JPAS will host a coat drive at their East bank and Westbank theaters:
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● Westwego Cultural Center 177 Sala Avenue, Westwego: January 25-February 4, 2024.
Coats in good condition (only new or gently used will be accepted) for ages 4 to 14 will be received at both locations during show productions. Due to the varying sizes of middle school students, adult-size coats will be accepted and distributed appropriately.
Coats may be dropped off by appointment if donors cannot bring coats during these times:
January 25-February 4, 2024: The Mountaintop performances at Westwego Cultural Center at 177 Sala Avenue in Westwego, Louisiana. Coats will be collected starting one hour prior to showtime for each performance on Thursdays through Sundays from January 25 to February 4. Please visit www.jpas.org for the show schedule of The Mountaintop. Coat donations will be accepted one hour before and shows, in the lobby.
Donors need not attend events or performances to donate coats. To arrange for coat drop-offs outside of the above-listed performance dates and times, email amy@jpas.org or call 504-885-2000 ext. 212.
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2024 Full Moon schedule
(all times Eastern)
- Jan. 25 — 12:54 p.m. — Wolf Moon
- Feb. 24 —7:30 a.m. — Snow Moon
- March 25 — 3 a.m. — Worm Moon
- April 23 — 7:49 p.m. — Pink Moon
- May 23 — 9:53 a.m. — Flower Moon
- June 21 — 9:08 p.m. — Strawberry Moon
- July 21 — 6:17 a.m. — Buck Moon
- Aug. 19 — 2:26 p.m. — Sturgeon Moon
- Sept. 17 — 10:34 p.m. — Corn Moon
- Oct. 17 — 7:26 a.m. — Hunter’s Moon
- Nov. 15 — 4:28 p.m. — Beaver Moon
- Dec. 15 — 4:02 a.m. Cold Moon
For instance, almost every month’s Full Moon boasts a name sourced from Native American, Colonial American, or other North American traditions, with their titles mirroring seasonal shifts and nature’s events.
Wolf Moon (January): Inspired by the cries of hungry wolves.
Snow Moon (February): A nod to the month’s often heavy snowfall.
Worm Moon (March): Named after the earthworms that signal thawing grounds.
Pink Moon (April): In honor of the blossoming pink wildflowers.
Related: How to see the eclipse in April
Flower Moon (May): Celebrating the bloom of flowers.
Strawberry Moon (June): Marks the prime strawberry harvest season.
Buck Moon (July): Recognizing the new antlers on bucks.
Sturgeon Moon (August): Named after the abundant sturgeon fish.
Corn Moon (September): Signifying the corn harvesting period.
Hunter’s Moon (October): Commemorating the hunting season preceding winter.
Beaver Moon (November): Reflects the time when beavers are busy building their winter dams.
Cold Moon (December): Evocative of winter’s chill.
In addition, there are a few additional names for Full Moons that commonly make their way into public conversations and news.
Super Moon: This term is reserved for a Full Moon that aligns with the lunar perigee, which is the Moon’s nearest point to Earth in its orbit. This proximity renders the Full Moon unusually large and luminous. For a Full Moon to earn the Super Moon tag, it should be within approximately 90 percent of its closest distance to Earth.
Blue Moon: A Blue Moon is the second Full Moon in a month that experiences two Full Moons. This phenomenon graces our skies roughly every 2.7 years. Though the term suggests a color, Blue Moons aren’t truly blue. Very occasionally, atmospheric conditions such as recent volcanic eruptions might lend the Moon a slightly blueish tint, but this hue isn’t tied to the term.
Harvest Moon: Occurring closest to the autumnal equinox, typically in September, the Harvest Moon is often renowned for a distinct orange tint it might display. This Full Moon rises close to sunset and sets near sunrise, providing extended hours of bright moonlight. Historically, this was invaluable to farmers gathering their produce.
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FREE Admission to the Ogden Museum of Art for La. Residents
25
10:00 am
Ogden Museum of
Southern Art
925 Camp St.
New Orleans LA 70130
If you are a Louisiana resident you can enjoy the Ogden Museum of Southern Art for free on Thursdays thanks to the Helis Foundation. Great museum with the largest and most comprehensive assemblage of Southern art in the world, establishing the Ogden Museum as the preeminent resource on art and culture of the South.
. Purchase tickets in advance.
Who
All ages
Cost
Free for La. Residents
How
RESERVE TIMED
TICKETS HERE
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Penny's Cafe
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THURSDAY BUFFET $11.95
All you can eat fried chicken, baked chicken, fried okra, pork n' beans, boiled corn & potatoes, broccoli & bacon mac, cornbread, and dessert!
11am-7:30pm
- 5442 E Judge Perez Dr, Violet, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 272-0262
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Fidelity Bank POWER
Make your lunch hour count, ladies!
Join @fidelitybankla’s P.O.W.E.R. and Community Partner Programs as we support our regional non-profit partners. A ticket includes a delicious lunch, a welcome drink, the opportunity to meet other female business professionals, and a chance to explore @theexchangenola!
Attendees will hear pitches from each organization and vote for their favorite. Fidelity Bank will donate a total of $2,024 to the winning organizations to help them ring in the new year!
Get your tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/.../power-with-a-purpose...
Tammy Robinson O'Shea
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TODAY AT 11 PM – 2 AM
Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers
Blue Nile
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2024 Carnival Parade Schedule
Friday, January 26
- Krewe of Boheme (7 p.m. French Quarter)
- Krewe of Titans (6:30 p.m. Slidell)
Saturday, January 27
- Krewe du Vieux (6:30 p.m. French Quarter)
- Krewe of Bilge (Noon Slidell)
- Krewe of Poseidon (6 p.m. Slidell)
Sunday, January 28
- Krewe of Antheia (1 p.m. Slidell)
- Krewe of Pearl River Lions Club (1 p.m. Pearl River)
- Krewe of Nefertiti (1 p.m. New Orleans East)
- 'tit Rəx (4:30 p.m. Marigny)
- krewedelusion (7 p.m. French Quarter)
Friday, February 2
- Krewe of Cork (3 p.m. French Quarter)
- Krewe of Oshun (6 p.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Cleopatra (Follows Krewe of Oshun)
- Krewe of Alla (Follows Krewe of Cleopatra)
- Krewe of Excalibur (6:30 p.m. Metairie)
- Krewe of Symphony (Follows Krewe of Excalibur)
- Krewe of Eve (7 p.m. Mandeville)
Saturday, February 3
- Krewe de Paws of Olde Towne (10 a.m. Slidell)
- Krewe of Push Mow (Noon Abita Springs)
- Krewe of Pontchartrain (11:30 a.m. Uptown)
- Legion of Mars (Follows Krewe of Pontchartrain)
- Krewe of Choctaw (Follows Legion of Mars)
- Krewe of Freret (Follows Krewe of Choctaw)
- Krewe of Tchefuncte (1 p.m. Madisonville)
- Knights of Nemesis (1 p.m. Chalmette)
- Magical Krewe of Mad Hatters (5 p.m. Metairie)
- Knights of Sparta/Spartan Society (5:30 p.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Pygmalion (Follows Knights of Sparta/Spartan Society)
- Krewe of Olympia (6 p.m. Covington)
Sunday, February 4
- The Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale (11 a.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Carrollton (Follows The Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale)
- Krewe of King Arthur (Follows Krewe of Carrollton)
- Krewe of Dionysus (1 p.m. Slidell)
- Krewe of Barkus (2 p.m. French Quarter)
Tuesday, February 6
- The Culinary Queens of New Orleans (6 p.m. Westbank)
Wednesday, February 7
- Krewe of Druids (6:15 p.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Nyx (6:45 p.m. Uptown)
Thursday, February 8
- Knights of Babylon (5:30 p.m. Uptown)
- Knights of Chaos (Follows Knights of Babylon)
- Krewe of Muses (Follows Knights of Chaos)
Friday, February 9
- Krewe of Bosom Buddies (11:30 a.m. French Quarter)
- Krewe of Hermes (5:30 p.m. Uptown)
- Krewe d'Etat (6:30 p.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Selene (6:30 p.m. Slidell)
- Krewe of Morpheus (7 p.m. Uptown)
Saturday, February 10
- Krewe of Bush (9 a.m. Bush)
- Krewe of NOMTOC (10:45 a.m. Westbank)
- Krewe of Iris (11 a.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Tucks (Noon Uptown)
- Krewe of Endymion (4 p.m. Mid-City)
- Krewe of Isis (6 p.m. Kenner)
Sunday, February 11
- Krewe of Okeanos (11 a.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Mid-City (Follows Krewe of Okeanos)
- Krewe of Thoth (Noon Uptown)
- Krewe of Bacchus (5:15 p.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Athena (5 p.m. Metairie)
- Krewe of Atlas (Follows Krewe of Athena)
Lundi Gras - Monday, February 12
- Krewe of Proteus (5:15 p.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Orpheus (6 p.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Centurions (6:30 p.m. Metairie)
Mardi Gras - Tuesday, February 13
- Krewe of Zulu (8 a.m. Uptown)
- Carnival of Covington (10 a.m. Covington)
- Krewe of Rex (10:30 a.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Elks Orleans(Follows Krewe of Rex)
- Krewe of Crescent City (Follows Krewe of Elks Orleans)
- Krewe of Argus (11 a.m. Metairie)
- Krewe of Elks Jeffersonians (Follows Krewe of Argus)
- Krewe of Folsom (2 p.m. Folsom)
Saturday, February 17
- Krewe du Pooch (12 p.m. Mandeville)
Sunday, February 18
- Krewe of Mardi PAWS (2 p.m. Covington)
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Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce de Leon Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
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Gretna Farmer’s Market
Event Date:
Saturday
27
from 8:30 am - 12:30 am
Gretna Market
301 Huey P Long Ave
Gretna, LA 70053
| Enjoy fresh local produce and crafts at the Gretna Farmers Market, every Saturday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, rain or shine, under the covered Gretna Market Building, Huey P. Long Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets in historic downtown Gretna. | | |
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Join us every Saturday,
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for over 80 local artisan vendors, including produce, prepared foods, jewelry, art, crafts, plants, music and more!
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2024 PARADE ROUTE: SATURDAY, JANUARY 27TH AT 6:30 PM | |
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LSU Rural Life Museum
Join us for a captivating journey into the vibrant tapestry of Louisiana at the Ione E. Burden Symposium 2024 – "Smugglers, Scoundrels, & Scalawags: Unveiling the Colorful Characters of Louisiana and the American South."
Date: January 27, 2024
Venue: LSU Rural Life Museum, Baton Rouge
Registration Information:
Secure your spot at the Ione E. Burden Symposium 2024 now! Tickets can be purchased online at Bontempstix.
Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant characters that have shaped Louisiana. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the legacy of smugglers, scoundrels, and scalawags that has left an indelible mark on the American South.
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Dominic Massa
We're happy to bring a piece of the past back to WYES . GREAT CHEFS OF NEW ORLEANS, the vintage TV series that began WYES’ legacy of award-winning nationally broadcast cooking shows, returns to the station – 40 years after its debut. Tune in Saturdays at 1pm. The original 26 episodes of GREAT CHEFS OF NEW ORLEANS will air on WYES, followed by other episodes of the multi-part series every Saturday.
Thanks to executive producer John Shoup for sharing the series (produced and directed by the late John Beyer) with us. It begins Saturday in the kitchen of the legendary Chef Warren Leruth, and you'll see many other local icons below in the weeks to come. For all the episodes, the distinctive voices of Mary Lou Conroy and Andres Calandria narrate, with original music from the Charlie Byrd Trio, the Dukes of Dixieland and Banu Gibson. LeRuth’s Gourmet Foods Andreas Preuss Marc Preuss Frank G Wong
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Saturday, January 27
2024 Bayou King Cake Festival and Krewe of King Cake Children's Parade
Sample the taste of Mardi Gras and watch the Krewe of King Cake Children's Parade at the Bayou King Cake Festival in Downtown Thibodaux.
By Lafourche Education Foundation38 followers
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Date and time
Saturday, January 27, 2024 · 11am - 5pm CST
Location
Downtown Thibodaux
402 West 3rd Street Thibodaux, LA 70301
Agenda
10:00 AM
Parade Begins
11:00 AM
Festival Begins
11:30 AM
Mayor Clement's Official Krewe Toast
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Band
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Souled Out
4:00 PM
King Cake Winner Annoucement
About this event
Sample the taste of Mardi Gras and watch the Krewe of King Cake Children's Parade at the Bayou King Cake Festival in Downtown Thibodaux!
On Saturday, January 27, enter to participate in the parade or come and watch it roll at 10:00 AM in downtown Thibodaux. Following the parade, be entertained with music from Souled Out and We & Mrs. Jones as you sample king cakes from some of your favorite bakeries and bakers alike!
Don't forget to vote for your favorite King Cake to win Best of the Bayou King Cake Festival!
VIP tickets are available!
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Café Normandie is proud to partner with Tasting Collective for a private event with Chef Virgile Brandel on Monday, January 29th, 2024, at 5:30 PM and 8:00 PM. A members-only organization, Tasting Collective has opened a select number of guest tickets at an exclusive reduced rate for our mailing list, so we highly recommend purchasing tickets for this unique dining opportunity, with a specially-crafted menu from Chef Virgile.
Café Normandie
1000 Magazine St
New Orleans, LA 70130
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Becky Fos Artistry
With all the great feedback from this art, we’ve decided to have 2 days with FOUR POSTER signing opportunities !! Mark your calendars… and I’ll see y’all at the below Winn-Dixie locations!
Wednesday, January 31st
10-11a2104 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA 70062
4-5p 4100 Hwy 59, Mandeville, LA
Thursday, February 1st
10-11a2985 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA 70461
4-5p11312 Hwy 49, Gulfport, MS 39503
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City of New Orleans Reminds Jackson Square Artists of Permit Deadline
NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans issued a reminder to all current permit holders to renew their permits for selling art on Jackson Square in the French Quarter. The deadline for all current permit holders to renew is Wednesday, Jan. 31.
Artists who sell art on or around Jackson Square are required to obtain an Occupational License and Mayoralty Permit from the Department of Finance’s Bureau of Revenue. Eligible permits are either Artist A permits to sell art on Jackson Square or Artist B permits to sell art only in Pirates Alley.
All permit holders who wish to renew must apply in person during business hours (Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) in the Bureau of Revenue office located at City Hall (1300 Perdido St., Room 1W15). Artists must also present a valid photo ID and be prepared to pay $175.25 in the form of a certified check or money order payable to the City of New Orleans. For applicants over the age of 65, the fee is $25.25.
All permit holders who fail to renew their existing permit on or before Jan. 31 will be required to re-apply as a new applicant. A maximum of 200 Artist A permits may be issued, according to City code. There is no limit for Artist B permits.
Once all renewals have been completed, the remaining Artist A permit slots will be included in a lottery.
Similar to the permit renewal process, applicants must be present during the lottery, possess a valid photo ID and be prepared to pay $175.25 in the form of a certified check or money order payable to the City of New Orleans. For applicants over the age of 65, the fee is $25.25.
Qualified applicants are defined as persons who either have a current Artist B permit or have an application for a new Artist A permit currently on file. Artist B permit holders who seek to upgrade to an Artist A permit must also present their current Artist B permit.
For more information, contact the Bureau of Revenue Application Unit via phone at (504) 658-1630, (504) 658-1621 or (504) 658-694 or email Todd M. Ecker at tmecker@nola.gov.
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Harmony Street Society To Host Free Tax Workshops For Local Musicians
Harmony Street Society’s Fresh Start Series – Tax Compliance
Workshop 4 – How to Prepare Your 2023 Tax Return – January 31, 2024
- A repeat of Workshop 3, with additional tips for handling missing documents.
These Harmony Street Society workshops provide an excellent opportunity for musicians in the New Orleans area to gain essential knowledge and guidance on tax-related matters.
ALL WORKSHOPS HELD IN PERSON AT THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ MUSEUM. All workshops are free to attend, and those interested should register with jim@harmonystreetsociety.org. For those unable to attend in person, the workshops will also be available for viewing on Zoom, and the Zoom link can be obtained by contacting that same email.
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Sue Foley
Award Winning Blues Guitarist, Sue Foley
Live in New Orleans, One Night Only!
Friday, Feb 2 2024 at ChickieWahWah
Live in Austin Album Release Tour
Show time 8pm
Tickets $20 Advance / $25 Door
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Family Gras to feature Cheap Trick, Oak Ridge Boys, Amy Grant
By WWL.com
It's classic rock and country music at the 2024 Family Gras in Metairie.
The 16th edition of the weekend festival will take place February 2-4, the "first parade weekend," as it's commonly known.
The festival begins Friday with Cajun fiddle player Amanda Shaw. Zebra, the New Orleans-born rock band, will also play Friday.
Grammy Award-winning artist Amy Grant headlines Saturday, featuring music from her three multi-platinum albums, six platinum albums and four gold albums including her six number one hits.
Classic rockers Cheap Trick will lead into Grant's set. Local artists Mad City and the Creole String Beans are also part of Saturday's lineup.
Family Gras closes out Sunday with Revisiting Credence, featuring Dan McGuinness and Kurt Griffey of Creedence Clearwater Revisited.
The Oak Ridge Boys, on their farewell tour, will perform. So will Tyler Hubbard, formerly of the country duo Florida-Georgia Line.
The event is free to the public, and takes place at Metairie's Mardi Gras Plaza, 3300 Veterans Memorial Blvd. across from Lakeside Shopping Center.
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By popular demand, The Professor Carl Nivale Show returns for 3 performances only, Feb. 3rd & 4th at Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts! Tickets available beginning Monday, January 15th at rivertowntheaters.com
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Krewe of Orpheus Reveals Their 2024 Monarchs & Orpheuscapade Talent
By: Olivia Boudreaux
NEIL PATRICK HARRIS & DAVID BURTKA TO LEAD ORPHEUS
The Krewe of Orpheus will be joined by Monarchs Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka on Monday, February 12 to celebrate the 2024 Mardi Gras season. Harris and Burtka will lead the parade, whose upcoming theme will be "Music of the Spheres."
Also joining the Orpheus Monarchs in the parade are Miss USA Noelia Voight, Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava, and the Big Easy Boys. Voight and Srivastava will be riding on the Smokey Mary float while the Big Easy Boys can be seen on the signature Dolly Trolley.
Monarchs Harris and Burtka will lead the parade, which includes 42 floats and 30 marching units, down the traditional Uptown route. The parade will end inside the Ernst N. Morial Convention Center where the party continues at the Orpheuscapade. Joining the Monarchs at the Convention Center will be the headlining performer for the Orpheuscapade: Taylor Dane.
Other performers at the Orpheuscapade include Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, 12 South, and The Mixed Nuts. Playing a variety of jazz, swing, and dance music, there will be nonstop live music and dancing for eight hours.
Tickets are now available to purchase for the Orpheuscapade 2024.
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Beau St. Pierre returns as Sir Elton on FRIDAY MARCH 1, 2024 at Jefferson Performing Arts Center with “The One: A Tribute To Elton John”! It’s a night of Elton’s biggest hits, rare B-sides, and stadium anthems! Presented by WCA: The William Credo Agency & Media Group and Legacy Tribute Series by WCA Entertainment
TICKETS ON SALE!
The One
A Tribute to Elton John
Fri Mar 1, 2024 | 8:00 PM
Jefferson Performing Arts Center
6400 Airline Drive , Metairie, LA
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The Jefferson Community Foundation invites you to participate in the highly anticipated Jefferson Parish Senior Expo, an extraordinary event celebrating the vibrancy, wisdom, and accomplishments of our senior community. The event will be held on Thursday, March 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Pontchartrain Center. Attendance at the Senior Expo is Free and Open to the Public.
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The Rolling Stones are coming to Jazz Fest
by: Raeven Poole
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Rolling Stones are headed to Jazz Fest!
Officials with the New Orleans Jazz &Heritage Foundation announced Tuesday, Nov. 21 that the group will headline the 2024 festival.
Their only festival appearance is set for May 2 as a part of their Stone Tour ’24 Hackney Diamonds.
“‘The Rolling Stones at Jazz Fest’ is a long-held prophecy coming true. The Festival thanks Mick, Keith, Ronnie, and Concerts West, for their steadfast dedication to making this once-in-a-lifetime Jazz Fest magic. The pilgrimage starts today, come get satisfied,” said Quint Davis, Producer/Director of Jazz Fest.
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LSU Athletics is proud to announce its year-long celebration of 100 Years in Tiger Stadium, highlighted by stadium upgrades, events, storytelling initiatives, and a season-long celebration throughout the 2024 campaign.
Tiger Stadium, one of America’s most iconic sporting venues, first opened its gates on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1924. Since then, the Tigers have won 450 contests in Death Valley, which has been home to two Heisman Trophy winners, four national championship teams, and 12 SEC title-winning squads.
Included in the celebration are several upgrades to Tiger Stadium, including a new videoboard and lighting system, as well as other upgrades designed to enhance the game day experience. Other events and celebrations will be announced throughout the year.
The 2024 home schedule features several marquee matchups, including home contests against Oklahoma, UCLA, and Alabama. Information on the full 2024 schedule and season tickets will be announced in the coming weeks.
One of the most legendary stadiums in all of college football, Tiger Stadium has been called “the best place in the world to watch a sporting event” by ESPN and “the pound-for-pound king of noise in college football.”
Entering its centennial season in 2024, Tiger Stadium has been a cornerstone of LSU Athletics and the Louisiana community for almost a century, hosting numerous NFL superstars, Heisman Trophy winners, and Hall of Famers since its opening in 1924. It serves as a sporting, cultural, and commercial hub for LSU Athletics, which contributes an estimated $500 million of economic activity for the state of Louisiana annually.
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Love New Orleans &
She'll Love You Back.
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Frank Stansbury
Lafete News
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