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A hurricane warning has been issued for coastal southeastern Louisiana ahead of impacts from Tropical Storm Marco, National Hurricane Center forecasters announced in a 4 a.m. update.
Tropical Storm Marco is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane today and make landfall on the Louisiana coast Monday.
Meanwhile, the forecast track for Tropical Storm Laura -- which is moving through the Caribbean -- has changed. The NHC predicts Laura will make landfall closer to southwest Louisiana as a Category 2 storm with maximum winds of 100 mph.
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Voluntary evacuation for Venetian Isles, Lake Catherine & Irish Bayou starting 6pm tonight. 4 to 6 ft storm surge expected |
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Marco now expected in NOLA Monday. Neutral ground parking & voluntary evacuation of areas outside levees at 6pm Sunday |
Marco to Impact NOLA Monday, Presumably as a Category One Hurricane; Laura to Follow
NEW ORLEANS — Tropical Storm Marco--expected to strengthen to a category one hurricane--is now tracking to the east, with impacts in New Orleans likely Monday, including heavy rain, coastal flooding, and strong winds. Following Marco, Tropical Storm Laura is currently forecast to significantly impact our area Wednesday and Thursday with potentially major coastal flooding, damaging winds, and heavy rain.
The City of New Orleans is urging residents to prepare to shelter in place and to have emergency supplies on hand for the remainder of the week. A Hurricane Watch and Storm Surge Watch (for areas outside of levee protection) are currently in effect for Orleans Parish.
Tropical storm force winds from Marco are most likely to begin Monday morning. Residents are encouraged to be ready to shelter in place during damaging winds and to prepare for potential power outages by gathering non-perishable food items, charging electronic devices, and signing up for the Special Needs Registry if power-dependent for medical devices.
Residents who live outside of levee protection, including in Venetian Isles, Lake Catherine, and Irish Bayou, are encouraged to voluntarily evacuate by 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23. A Storm Surge Watch is in effect, with the current projection of three to six feet of coastal flooding possible.
With heavy rain possible from both Marco and Laura, residents are encouraged to move vehicles to higher ground. Starting at 6 p.m. Sunday and until further notice, parking will be allowed on neutral grounds and sidewalks. Please do not block intersections, streetcar tracks, or bike paths. Residents should call 3-1-1 to report clogged catch basins.
Residents encouraged to prepare for impacts
The City of New Orleans encourages residents to gather emergency supplies and prepare for the potential of heavy rain and high winds next week.
Gather what you’ll need to shelter in place
- Non-perishable food for 5 days
- 5 gallons of water per person
- Manual can opener
- Flashlight & extra batteries
- Matches or lighter
- First Aid Kit
- Week’s supply of prescription medications
- Radio (battery operated or hand crank)
- Books & games
- Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you should also include face coverings, hand sanitizer, and disinfectants in your home kit to prevent the spread during recovery activities.
Clean your property and street
- Remove debris from gutters and downspouts.
- Clear debris from catch basins. Report clogged catch basins to 311.
- Prune trees and shrubs.
- Bring outdoor furniture and decorations inside.
- Secure or bring garbage bins inside.
- Move possessions to your highest floor.
- Photograph your property for insurance purposes.
Stay connected
- Text LAURA to 888777 for updates from the City of New Orleans.
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Visit ready.nola.gov for ongoing updates.
- Follow @nolaready on social media.
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08/23/20
Kermit Ruffins New Orleans
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Chef Kevin Belton is back with a bang in his new cooking series — KEVIN BELTON’S NEW ORLEANS CELEBRATIONS! |
The 26-part series is a smorgasbord of delicious creations inspired by the vibrant festivals of New Orleans and the surrounding region. The series premieres on WYES on Saturday, at 9:30am. Each episode (26 in all) will repeat on Sundays at 1pm. Contact your local PBS station for airdates and times.
New Orleans is known as the Festival Capital of the World, hosting over 130 festivals each year that showcase the unique food and multicultural heritage of the city. In his new courtyard kitchen at the WYES-TV studios, Belton dishes up his twist on some of the city’s best-tasting food booth favorites, from Breakfast Jambalaya to a Shrimp and Crab Burger.
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Who Runs the World, Girls! |
WYES-TV is proud to present a new 26-part cooking series that turns the spotlight on women who are changing the culinary landscape of New Orleans in KITCHEN QUEENS: NEW ORLEANS.
Watch on both Louisiana PBS member stations, WYES and LPB, on Saturday, at 10am.
Each weekly episode will repeat on Sundays at 1:30pm.
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Abita Springs
Art and Farmers Market
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Welcome Sun Heirloom Farms LLC!! They are a small farm located in Sun Louisiana. “All of our plants are heirloom strains from all over the world.” Robert Levin. Specializing in rare melons, exotic fruits, culinary herbs, flowers etc.” This Sunday we will have teddy bear sunflowers, dahlias, echinacea, Lillys, Calendula, Onion’s, & cucumbers. Also, Purple basil, Thai basil, Genovese basil, holy basil, dill, fennel, mint, and live plants.
Sundays 11-3
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Visit the Coolinary website
for menus and a
list of participating restaurants and the options they are offering
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Coolinary restaurant specials return this year |
A yearly campaign that aims to boost New Orleans restaurants during their slowest months is returning this year with some changes.
Coolinary runs from Aug. 3 through Sept. 15. As in previous years, it offers special two- and three-course lunch menus for $20 or less and three-course dinner and brunch menus for $39 or less at a variety of restaurants across the city.
This year the campaign has opened participation to include delivery and take-out options, as well as counter service restaurants. Many restaurants have pivoted to these services as the COVID-19 pandemic lengthens.
“Our beloved restaurant community has been severely impacted by the pandemic crisis that began during their busiest season and the Coolinary campaign is a wonderful opportunity for us all to contribute to their success.” said Stephen Perry, president and CEO of New Orleans & Company. “The addition of take-out and delivery to the program will help our residents support these establishments in whatever way they feel most comfortable. We hope this is a time where we can rediscover New Orleans’ authentic spirit and fall in love with our hometown again.”
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Gallagher’s, Covington. Chef Pat Gallagher of Gallagher’s Grill. Photo courtesy: LouisianaNorthshore.com |
Organizers say more participants are being added daily to the program. To access Tammany Taste of Summer Savings Pass details or to book a room, visit the website |
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Tammany Taste of Summer returns
Locals and visitors can save on overnight stays, restaurants, and attractions by accessing the free Tammany Taste of Summer Savings Pass from Aug. 4 to Sept. 30.
Participating North Shore restaurants will offer prix fixe menus including Annadele’s, Café Lynn, Ceasar’s Ristorante, Dakota, Forks and Corks, Gallagher’s (Grill, 527 and Front Street), Impastato Cellars, The Lakehouse, and Restaurant Côté.
Other restaurants will offer a special discount on dishes, drinks or meals.
Northshore attractions offering deals include Bayou Adventure, Brooks’ Bike Shop rentals, Cajun Encounters Honey Island Swamp tours, Canoe and Trail Adventures, Culinary Kids, Escapology Covington, Gold Coast Skydivers, Louisiana Tours and Adventures, and 30xNinety Theatre.
Northshore hoteliers and bed and breakfast owners are offering daily rates for Tammany Taste of Summer visitors when visitors book directly through the Tammany Taste website. Some spots offering special rates include Blue Heron Bed & Breakfast, the Southern Hotel, Abita Springs Hotel and Wingate by Wyndam in Slidell.
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Today at 2 PM – 3 PM
Online Event
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AUG
23
Art of the Duo 504 Sunday Broadcast: Like a Virgo -
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Several birth anniversaries coming up in the next couple of weeks including the Charlie Parker centennial.
The next two Sundays will explore compositions by illustrious Virgo musicians including Wayne Shorter, Lester Young, Charlie Parker and Horace Silver!
The *LIVE* stream from Fish-Pot Studios will be viewable on Snug Harbor's page at 2pm, New Orleans time (21h CET) with a replay premiered on Monday evening at 7:30pm.
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MAKE YOUR RESERVATION
DINE-IN, WALK-IN, TAKEOUT, & DELIVERY
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20/30 SALE
Take 20% off any purchase & 30% of any case
(mixed cases included)
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TASTING ROOM IS OPEN (THURS-SUN, NOON TILL 4PM)
THE TASTING ROOM IS OPEN DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS FOR WINE PURCHASES. CONSUMPTION OF PURCHASED WINE IS PROHIBITED IN THE TASTING ROOM. PLEASE BE AWARE WE ARE FOLLOWING CURRENT COVID-19 GUIDELINES. MASKS ARE REQUIRED UPON ENTERING AND LEAVING THE TASTING ROOM AND SOCIAL DISTANCING WILL BE ENFORCED. WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.
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Pontchartrain Vineyards
81250 Old Military Rd.
Bush, LA 70431
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Healdsburg Jazz Presents
The New Orleans Brass Band Tradition
From The Streets To The World
FREE Zoom Presentation
Sunday, August 23, 5 – 7 PM (PT)
Produced By Healdsburg Jazz
Presented By Dr. Michael White
Curated By Jessica Felix
Hosted By Marcus Shelby
With Special Guests:
Gregg Stafford And Bennie Pete, Leader Of The Hot 8 Brass Band
August 23’s event is free, but registration at this link is required
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Dr. Michael White, Gregg Stafford & Bennie Pete Explore New Orleans Brass Bands In Online Event
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New Orleans clarinetist Dr. Michael White will be joined by trumpeter Gregg Stafford and tuba player Bennie Pete for a free Zoom presentation, “New Orleans Brass Band Tradition From the Streets to the World.”
Taking place Sunday, August 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. Central, the online event is part of Healdsburg Jazz’s ongoing original series celebrating jazz history and culture. Together with his special guests, White will explore the evolution, functions, musical style and social significance of the New Orleans brass band tradition
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Every evening from 6:30pm cst -8:30pm, I’ll be doing a Facebook Live on my page |
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Facebook Live from New Orleans concert every night 6:30-8:30pm cst Taking Live requests
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I will live stream to my musician page: |
There is no cover charge, but I am accepting a voluntary cover charge (tips) at: |
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August 23
Joe Krown Live Stream at Maple Leaf Bar Viral Sessions
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I will be live streaming every Sunday from 8PM to 9PM central time until we can go back to work.
They can close us down, but they can't stop the music!!
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Coronavirus in Louisiana: |
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On Deck for August 23, 2020
National Days
International Days
- International Cuban Sandwich Day
On Deck for August 24, 2020
National Days
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Need help? Here are some tips for streaming from a phone from WWOZ's Video Director. |
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OnlineWire - New Orleans virtual gig calendar |
Virtual gig listings from New Orleans musicians, so you can support and enjoy live, local music. Without leaving home.
While normal gigs are not being held during the pandemic, we'll be updating the WWOZ OnlineWire, a calendar of virtual gigs, in the place of the regular WWOZ Livewire. These are happening on a variety of platforms-- mostly social media. We're sharing links when and where we can.
Many musicians are offering digital "tip jars" via Venmo or other payment systems during these sets. Stay in and support some live, local music! As always, listings are subject to change.
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It is strongly recommended that visitors pre-purchase admission online in advance.
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In addition, Louisiana Residents will receive 50% off the cost of admission every Monday through Labor Day! For the first time ever this discount is available online. Timed tickets are required for entry and spots are limited for each time, so book online now to guarantee your preferred spot!
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National WWII Museum to open |
945 Magazine Street,
New Orleans, LA 70130
As a symbol of gratitude, the Museum is offering free admission to medical professionals and first responders who helped make opening possible. Additionally, the Museum will offer half-off admission to Louisiana residents on Mondays and will again participate in the Blue Star Museums program by offering free admission to active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve. All three offers will run through Labor Day (Monday, September 7, 2020).
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Find places to stream A Streetcar Named Desire here, or cue up your own copy. We will “Press Play” at 7 p.m. on Monday, August 24. Here’s what THNOC Senior Curator (and Tennessee Williams expert) Mark Cave has to say about the movie:
The Broadway premiere of Tennessee Williams’s A Streetcar Named Desire at the Barrymore Theatre in December of 1947 was a seminal moment in American Theater; and Hollywood was quick to capitalize. Despite some unfortunate compromises to adhere to the film industry’s morality codes, Elia Kazan’s 1951 film adaptation is perhaps the best translation of Williams’ work to the screen. Kazan masterfully used the medium of film to enhance the mythic nature of the drama from Blanche emerging from an ethereal mist at the New Orleans train depot, to the clamor of Stanley’s factory as tension builds between he and Mitch, to Mitch ripping off the screen of the Chinese Lantern to expose Blanche in the garish glare of the unfiltered bulb. The film was wonderfully received and rightfully so. It won numerous Academy Awards, but the two figures perhaps most responsible for the film’s success were snubbed: Kazan had a troubled relationship with many of his Hollywood colleagues, and Brando—who was helping to revolutionize the film industry with his use of method acting—lost out to the old guard as Humphrey Bogart took home the Oscar for African Queen.
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From King Creole to A Streetcar Named Desire to The Princess and the Frog, Louisiana and its characters have played a starring role throughout cinematic history. Join The Historic New Orleans Collection for a new social-media-driven series called #NolaMovieNight—a group rewatch of a New Orleans-set (or New Orleans-shot) film. Our staff experts will be joined by guest rewatchers to provide historical context, location-spotting, behind-the-scenes tidbits, accent critiques, and lots of participatory fun.
THNOC has long documented Louisiana's star-studded history with film both in exhibitions and through its holdings. #NolaMovieNight offers an opportunity for film lovers (and critics) to gather virtually to share thoughts and observations about various titles from the rich Louisiana filmography.
Here’s how to participate:
1. Follow @visit_thnoc on Twitter. (Engaging on Twitter will provide the best experience, but if you don't have a Twitter account, you can follow our updates below.)
2. Obtain the selected movie or cue up your DVD copy. We’ll provide streaming options.
3. Watch the @visit_thnoc Twitter feed for the signal to press “play” at the designated time (Central time zone). That’s when we all start watching together. (Spoiler alert: The signal to press “play” will be a tweet containing the words “Press play!”)
4. Enjoy the film and prepare to learn something new with us.
Next showing: A Streetcar Named Desire | Monday, August 24 | Press play at 7 p.m.
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repairs to the
ST. CLAUDE AVENUE BRIDGE
(LA 46)
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The left lanes of the St. Claude Avenue Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic (both directions) starting Monday, August 24, 2020, through November 2020. These lane closures are needed for structural and mechanical bridge repairs that cannot be performed while the bridge is operational, and the work has therefore been scheduled to coincide with the Army Corps of Engineers’ repairs of the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal Lock, which can only be performed while the Mississippi River is at low elevation and while the Lock is closed to marine traffic.
In addition to the long-term left lane closures, the right lanes of the St. Claude Avenue Bridge will also be closed periodically for short durations of no more than 15 minutes to ensure the safety of workers and motorists during certain bridge repair activities, and these closures will be similar to normal bridge closures for passage of marine vessels.
No closures of the sidewalks or nearby bus stops are anticipated at this time.
We apologize for the inconvenience, and we appreciate your cooperation and patience during this bridge repair project. If you have any questions regarding the St. Claude Bridge construction, please let me know.
For questions regarding the repairs to the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal Lock, please contact Ricky Boyett with the Army Corps of Engineers at
504-862-2201.
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Freedom of Movement
for Veterans
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We are thrilled to welcome back Infinity Dance Theater Artistic Director Kitty Lunn as our summer guest instructor for a virtual series of adaptive dance class and choreography sessions on Mondays, August 3, and August 10, from 2:00-3:30pm CST. The sessions will be followed by a Q & A and fellowship. We hope you will join us!
Aug 24, 2020 02:00 PM
Aug 31, 2020 02:00 PM
Sep 14, 2020 02:00 PM
Sep 21, 2020 02:00 PM
Sep 28, 2020 02:00 PM
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Chef Carl’s Famous Monday Night Fried Chicken is back. Monday August 17th and every Monday after. Served with red beans, cole slaw and a buttered biscuits.
TO-GO option available through Teddy’s Cafe
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Robin Barnes presents #SongbirdAtHome
7 PM – 8 PM
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Join Robin Barnes, the Songbird of New Orleans and her husband Pat Casey every Monday night as they bring a concert right from their living room to yours! Live stream the show every Monday night at 7PM CST on Facebook & Instagram!
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AUG
24
Home Based Business Start-up
Free
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Learn how so many people are creating multiple streams of income by starting their own home-based business!!
You are invited to take a peak at how you can start your own home based business with a small start-up cost. With our new normal and current economy, having an online business is not only a safe and flexible option for anyone looking to make extra or supplemental income, but it is also necessary. I have continued earning income with my home-based business even as I was furloughed from my 9-5 job. Thank God for a Plan B!
If you are looking for a fresh start and a new opportunity, schedule a time TODAY to see how you can get started earning weekly income and building long-term sustainable income on a part-time or full-time basis.
Looking for serious motivated people to join an amazing company and culture.
- NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- NO COLLEGE DEGREE REQUIRED
- WEEKLY PAY
- RESIDUAL MONTHLY INCOME
- BONUS PAY
- NO QUOTAS/ NO INCOME CAP
- SET YOUR OWN SCHEDULE
- BUILT-IN TRAINING AND SYSTEMS
Next Steps:
Select a date to look at the information. Select a FREE ticket and Register. A webinar will start at the scheduled time with this amazing information. An opportunity to ask questions will be available at the end of the webinar.
Join Zoom Meeting: (copy and paste link below or go to zoom.us and enter the meeting ID and password)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89460965138?pwd=NDJ6VGowblJPQi9nUTNzTnpjOWE4dz09
Meeting ID: 894 6096 5138
Passcode: 259562
If you need to schedule a different time, contact Kiley Lewis at 404-513-7135
Mon, Aug 24 (7:00 PM CDT)
Wed, Aug 26 (7:00 PM CDT)
Thu, Aug 27 (7:00 PM CDT)
Sat, Aug 29 (5:00 PM CDT)
Mon, Aug 31 (7:00 PM CDT)
Wed, Sep 2 (7:00 PM CDT)
Thu, Sep 3 (7:00 PM CDT)
Sat, Sep 5 (5:00 PM CDT)
Location
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HIGH-CAPACITY, DRIVE-THRU COVID-19 TESTING TO BEGIN IN NEW ORLEANS |
NEW ORLEANS —
Pre-registration is available but is not required. Individuals who pre-register at DoINeedACovid19Test.com will be directed to an express lane; those who do not pre-register will be directed to the regular lane where they can relay contact and health information to staff.
Please note that the pre-registration system will ask individuals to complete an "assessment" with health information; however, anyone over the age of 5 who is concerned about virus exposure will be eligible to receive a test in New Orleans.
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New Digital Museum Experience |
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NEW! CURBSIDE PICKUP! Shop
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Dorignac’s Gourmet Food,Wine and Spirits
710 Veterans Blvd.
Metairie,La.
504.834.8216
Hours: 8am-7pm
Senior Shopping Hour:
Mon. & Thurs. 7-8am
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Taste your way through an assortment of cheese expertly paired with Cane Run Rum and refreshing rum cocktail. Featuring St. James Cheese Co. and Cane Run Mojito and Classic Daiquiri. $40 per kit ; serves 2 people.
Cocktail kit includes: Cane Run Rum, limes, mint, simple syrup, and two (2) half-pound portions of cheese along with crackers
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LIVE ON FACEBOOK
6 TO 6:30
TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS
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I hope you have time to join me on Facebook for my live performances on Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 6:30ish. Stay well and wash those hands!
John
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Senior Hours & Concierge Service |
• Early Senior Shopping Hours Tuesdays & Thursdays from 7-9 am* for our members aged 60+ and at-risk members. The special shopping hours include our pharmacy and optical centers.
• Free Curbside Concierge Pickup Service to senior and at-risk members who need to shop during these special hours and do not feel comfortable coming inside the building. Just pull up and an associate will take your list, gather your items and bring your order out to your car.
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Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce De Leon Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
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Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce de Leon Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
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This Week at Swirl Wine Bar
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TUESDAY AT 11:00 AM
Cooped Up and Cooking
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Missing that trip you planned to Italy? Take a trip through your taste buds instead. Chef Nino’s is making his Old-World Italian Burgers on this week’s Cooped Up and Cooking. Tune in this Tuesday, August 25, at 12 p.m. EST. These delicious burgers are everything you love about Italian food—without all the carbs. #ThatsHumanCare
Here’s what you’ll need: one pound ground round beef; ½ pound fresh Italian sausage with casing removed; ½ cup chopped sundried tomatoes in oil; one tablespoon fresh basil cut finely; one tablespoon roasted garlic; ¼ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; three slices of mozzarella cheese cut thick; kosher or sea salt to taste; cracked black pepper to taste. Don’t worry if you don’t have all the ingredients—our chef will talk you through substitutions.
Need a reminder about this event? Just click “Get Reminder” below, and you’ll get notified before Chef Nino begins.
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Our 5 Course Wine Dinner is booking up QUICKLY! 🍷🍴 You won’t want to miss this exclusive evening with Chef Duke! 🔥 Please message or call to book your spot! ☎️ #DabsBistro (504) 581-8511
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08/25/20
Jon Cleary New Orleans
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Playgrounds:
Storyland: Open Wed. – Sun. 10am to 4:30pm (last entry at 4pm); limited admission; tickets on this link; limited admission
- Other Park playgrounds will open over time and will be announced on Park website and social media.
Open Wed. 10am to 8pm and Thurs.- Sun. 10am to 4:30pm; Wednesday is free entry for LA residents courtesy of The Helis Foundation;
Snoballs: Located on the plaza between the Goldring/Woldenberg Great Lawn and City Putt; open Wed. – Sun. noon to 7pm
Café Du Monde: Open 7 days week, 8am to 8pm, take-away only
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New guidelines are in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable visit. Prepaid, contactless ticketing is encouraged for museum visits. Wednesdays remain free for Louisiana residents courtesy of The Helis Foundation.
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SUMMER ESCAPE
New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins Diboll Circle,
City Park,
New Orleans, LA 70179
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Let your mind wander through more than 5,000 years of art at NOMA, open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm. Stroll among more than 90 works in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden on the same days, from 9:30 am to 5 pm.
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CB now- Road to Recovery - Recruiting and Retaining Talent; Online Workforce Training Options - 8/26/2020 |
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ROAD TO RECOVERY
CB now- Road to Recovery-
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ROAD TO RECOVERY - GROWING A BUSINESS
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NEW ORLEANS WINE AND FOOD EXPERIENCE ANNOUNCES SUMMER WINE DINNER SERIES
Restaurants and Wineries Pair-Up for Socially Distant Wine Dinner Series
NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience has announced several wine dinners will take place in July, August and September. NOWFE will organize and promote the dinners for each restaurant throughout the summer. Participating restaurants include: Broussard’s Restaurant & Courtyard, Palace Café, GW Fins, Briquette, La Petite Grocery, Tommy’s Cuisine, the Rib Room and Café Reconcile with additional restaurants being added in September to be announced.
“While we were all disappointed that NOWFE was postponed this year, we celebrate the reopening of our beloved restaurants and look forward to gathering together with all socially distant protocols of course,” said Aimee Brown, NOWFE Executive Director. “We hope these dinners will encourage diners to support our local economy and offer a sense of normalcy as we move into the next phases of reopening.”
NOWFE SUMMER WINE DINNER SERIES:
Wednesday, August 26 - Tommy’s Cuisine featuring Belle Glos and Quilt Wines (Reservations: 504-581-1103)
Thursday, September 17 – Rib Room featuring Flambeaux Wine (Reservations: 504-529-7045)
Wednesday, September 23 - Café Reconcile featuring Hendrick’s Gin (Reservations: 504-934-1946)
Dinners will be served adhering to all safety protocols. Start times and prices vary by restaurant. Reservations made directly with each restaurant by phone.
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August 2020
WED
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Food is limited so we encourage you to order online:
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Wednesday Evening in the Garden with Chef Pat White
5 Victory Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 70124
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Do you need a breath of fresh air? Do you want to be surrounded by the beauty of the New Orleans Botanical Garden in City Park? Do you want some mouth-watering and taste bud-pleasing dishes prepared by Chef Pat White? Do you want to try NOLA BG's famous "Garden Mojito?" If you answered "yes" to all four questions then we'll see you this Wednesday evening from 5 pm to 8 pm. |
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TWILIGHT AT LONGUE VUE: Live music by local artists on Spanish Court, every Wednesday evening. $8; FREE for members and Garden Pass holders. |
Longue Vue House and Gardens
7 Bamboo Road, New Orleans, 70124
LA
Bring drinks, snacks, picnic seating, or just your walking shoes and face covering and enjoy the cool hours of the day in the Longue Vue Gardens.
Twilight at Longue Vue is our new series of casual, open-air showcases for local musicians across all genres.
$8; FREE for Garden Pass holders and annual Members.
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If guests are looking to purchase additional spirits, or are searching for their favorite bottle of a spirit not included in cocktail kits, they can visit and order additional bottles of spirits, bottled cocktails and bitters for curbside pickup. Due to state and city regulations, cocktail kits cannot be shipped and are for curbside pickup only.
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To sign up for the virtual cocktail classes, visit. Registration is limited to 50 guests, and is first come, first served. |
Cocktail Kit orders must be received 24 hours before the corresponding workshop, and orders can be picked up 10:00am-4:00pm on the day of the workshop. At pickup, social distancing requirements will be followed, including 6-foot-spacing in the waiting area, personal protective equipment for the Sazerac House team and an acrylic shield between the street and the Sazerac House team member.
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Sazerac House Stirring and Shaking Summer Staycations with Virtual Cocktail Classes through September |
Corresponding cocktail kits available for purchase and curbside pickup at Sazerac House, with proceeds benefitting Louisiana Hospitality Foundation
Building upon their virtual programming, the Sazerac House is now offering Virtual Whiskey Walks, led by House Distiller David Bock and Virtual Drink & Learn sessions led by cocktail historian Elizabeth Pearce, alongside their Virtual Cocktail Workshops. Each session is complimentary, and includes step-by-step instruction on building signature cocktail recipes, alongside historical knowledge and discussions on whiskey distilling.
In addition, during the Whiskey Walk, David Bock will show guests around the Sazerac House distillery, which actively distilling and bottling Sazerac Rye Whiskey.
During Elizabeth Pearce’s “Drink & Learn” sessions, guests will explore specific components of cocktails in depth, first with Punches and a how-to guide to the Planter’s Punch and then with a discussion of Ice and a step-by-step demonstration of the Mint Julep.
The sessions are 45 minutes long, limited to 50 participants and cocktail kits with the ingredients for each cocktail will be available for pre-order and curbside pickup at the Sazerac House, with 10 percent of proceeds going to benefit the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation.
The represented cocktails and corresponding cocktail kits are:
- Queen’s Park Swizzle, Wednesday, Aug. 26
- Cocktail Kit ($56): Jung & Wulff Trinidad Rum, Peychaud’s Bitters, Stirrings Simple Syrup, limes, mint
- Whiskey Walk featuring Whiskey Smash, Tuesday, Sept. 1
- Cocktail Kit ($32): Sazerac Rye, Stirrings Simple Syrup, lemon, mint
- Drink & Learn with Elizabeth Pearce featuring the Mint Julep, Tuesday, Sept. 8
- Cocktail Kit ($30): Buffalo Trace, Stirrings Simple Syrup, mint
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August 26
Julio&Cesar
Wed10
@El Paso Metairie
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6 PM – 9 PM
601 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, Louisiana 70005
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Don’t forget Thursdays are always free at Ogden Museum for Louisiana residents, courtesy of The Helis Foundation’s Art for All program! |
Ogden Museum
925 Camp Street,
New Orleans , LA 70130
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Cabernet vs Merlot Blind Tasting |
$35
Join us as we blindly taste eight different cabernets and merlots to see which varietal will reign supreme.
Thu, August 27, 2020
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM CDT
Martin Wine Cellar: Metairie
714 Elmeer Avenue
Metairie, LA 70005
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Thu, August 27, 2020
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM CDT
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Quarterly Neighborhood Leaders' Roundtable on August 27th |
Join the Mayor's Neighborhood Engagement Office for its 3rd quarter virtual Neighborhood Leaders' Roundtable about City Infrastructure.
You will have the opportunity to engage with:
- Ramsey Green, Deputy CAO of Infrastructure
- Sarah McLaughlin Porteous, Director of RoadWork
- Keith LaGrange, Director of The Department of Public Works
- Bob Turner, The Sewerage and Water Board.
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August 2020
THU
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Doors open at 7 PM through the Rotary Gate of the Botanical Garden.
Cocktail hour is 7-8 PM. 8 PM begins a live cooking demonstration with Big Freedia, and dinner is served shortly after. All guests must exit the Garden by 10pm.
To stop the spread of COVID- 19, we strongly encourage wearing a mask upon entry/exit, in common areas, and restrooms. A mask is not required once you are seated at your table.
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AUG
27
Garden Cookout with Big Freedia
5 Victory Avenue,
New Orleans,
Louisiana 70124
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Big Freedia's Garden Cookout live cooking show in the Kitchen in the Garden is coming the first week of July. Don't miss your chance to come and see what Big Freedia's cooking up in the Garden.
Tickets $75
are available in groups of 2 or 4, in order to maintain appropriate social distancing.
Your ticket price includes one (1) three course meal, one (1) Big Freedia’s kitchen signature cocktail and collectible cup, and a meet and greet and photo with the Queen Diva. A cash bar will be provided for additional beverage purchases.
Your ticket price also includes a $10 donation to maintain and preserve the New Orleans Botanical Gardens at City Park.
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The coffeehouse is serving again! Sort of... for one night only, outside only, for now.
Join us this Friday (weather permitting) for our first Sidewalk Serenade: A socially distant gathering of our Neutral Ground community.
We will invite one or two local musicians to serenade us from a safe distance, outside, as we share stories, laugh, sip our coffee, and sweat profusely.
Please bring cash, so you can support the coffeehouse and also tip the musicians. We miss you, and can't wait to see your beautiful (masked) faces again!
Please socialize responsibly! Masks are required for service, and encouraged while conversating.
5110 Danneel St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70115
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We will be releasing a menu each week that will be reflected in the online shop on our website. The menu will be selected based on what we’ve heard in terms of requests, things that have historically been stand-bys in the shop, and exciting new options. We are going to be coordinating weekly with our distributors to avoid putting anything on the menu that they might be running low on, so that this process remains as seamless and efficient as possible.
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Pearl is open for business. We’re very much looking forward to serving each of you again, but we’ve definitely had a tough time with COVID-19 as a business & a team. We won’t get too far into that, as we’re sure many of you have had similarly difficult experiences and just want to get to the other side of this crisis as badly as we do, but we are going to take each step forward with these issues at the forefront of our decision-making, just as we did when we decided to shut the doors for a while. We’ve been here for each other, and now we’re ready to be here for you all again.
Forward motion can be self-defeating, as we are already seeing in quite a few states, so while we may technically be able to do more than this, I think playing it safe and allowing for growth on our terms is going to be the smartest and most durable route forward.
Pearl is going to be open only two days each week, Friday from 2-8 P.M. and Saturday 1-5 P.M. , on those days we will only be fulfilling pre-orders for delivery and curbside pick-up. We will have absolutely no business allowed in the shop.
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Popp Fountain/Arbor Room
10 Diagonal Dr., New Orleans, LA 70124
Register
Movie Schedule:
August 28 - “A Quiet Place”
September 4 - “Shaun of the Dead”
September 11 - “It Follows”
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BREWS & BOOS
“The Movie Series”
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Join Us!
For a weekly screening of our favorite horror movies under the stars at City Park.
7:30 pm-10:00 pm
- August 28
- September 4
- September 11
Rain alternative - Movies will be shown indoors at the Arbor Room
Admission: $35.00 per person (Must be 21+ to attend)
Maximum guests: 50
Beer Menu: Michelob Ultra, Paradise Park, Bud Light, and Modelo Especial
- Scary movies, open beer bar, Tito’s jello shots, and bags of salted peanuts.
- Free raffle for beer merchandise.
- Guests provide their own blankets/chairs
- Guests will be allowed to bring their own food & beverages as well
Safety
All staff will undergo a temperature check prior to event shift. All
staff will wear masks at all times. Equipment will be sanitized before,
during, and after the event. Restrooms will also be sanitized before, during, and after the event. All guests must adhere to social distancing rules. Guests will be encouraged to wear a face mask, but not required to do so. Hand sanitizer will be available to all guests in restrooms and at beer station. Staff maintaining the beer station will wear gloves at all times, and sanitize beer taps throughout the event. Social distancing among guests will be supervised by park event staff. Contracted security staff will monitor the parking lot. All guests are encouraged to use a ride share company.
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August 29
German Coast Farmers Market
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The German Coast Farmers Market is weekly market every Saturday Morning in Destrehan from 8am-12pm at 13786 River Road next to Ormond Plantation.
We’ll have lots of fresh, locally grown Fruit & Vegetables, along with Local Raw Honey, Fresh Farm Eggs, French Pastries, Jams, Jellies, Pepper Jellies, Pickled Items, Homemade Tortilla Chips, Salsa, Dips, Kettle Corn, Fresh Seafood, Artisan Breads, Specialty Hot Foods such as Hot Tamales, Gumbo, Pastalaya, Jambalaya, BBQ plates and sandwiches, plus lots more!
8 AM – 12 PM
13786 River Rd, Destrehan, Louisiana 70047
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FREE to attend; product prices vary by vendor
Gretna's Farmers Market
Huey P. Long Ave. Between 3rd and 4th streets
Gretna, LA
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Aug 29, 2020
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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To introduce and maintain healthy habits, bring the kids to the farmer's market! Each Saturday, local vendors offer fresh fruits and vegetables, plants and flowers, dairy, meats, baked goods and prepared foods. Live music plays in the background while you shop. Teach your children the value of shopping local--for both personal and community health!
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We are pleased to announce "ADNO LIVE", the first in an ongoing series of digital auctions hosted by the Arts District New Orleans. The premiere of this auction program coincides with the organization's annual event White Linen Night. This event, which the association founded 26 years ago, will take new form in 2020 as White Linen Light and take place through the entire month of August. A second auction will commence for the remainder of the month at the close of the first at noon CST on 15 August. All lots will be available for in-person, socially-distanced viewing at their respective galleries.
The event itself will take place both physically in the New Orleans’ historic Warehouse Arts District and online. The 14 contemporary art galleries and various eateries, which compose the Arts District, have safely reopened and look forward to welcoming guests back in to visit and view their current exhibitions at a safe distance. Guests are strongly encouraged to don their white linen while strolling down Julia St. to keep the spirit of White Linen Night alive
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BARCADIA
Open for dining in & take-out
BITTERSWEET CONFECTIONS
Open w/ outdoor seating & take-out
CARMO
Open for take-out & delivery; some outdoor seating
COCHON
Open for dine-in, take-out, curbside pick-up & delivery
CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER
Open daily 11am-6pm
FLAMINGO A-GO-GO
Open for dining in
GIANNA
Open for take-out
HERBSAINT
Open w/ outdoor seating & take-out
LA BOCA
Open for curbside delivery & take-out TUE-SAT 4:30-10:45pm
OGDEN MUSEUM
Open daily 10am-5pm
PECHE
Open for dining in
SOFIA
Open for dining in & take-out
SOUTH MARKET
Retailers reopening at limited capacity
TOMMY'S
Open for dining in
VYOONE'S
Open for Dining In
NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM
Open daily 9am-5pm
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Aug
29
Mardi Gras Museum Tour
Today at 12 PM – 12:50 PM
1010 Conti Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
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We are opening on Saturdays! Come take a tour with Carl Mack at noon or 2pm and discover the traditions of Mardi Gras and see the costumes from the Royalty to the Wacky and Wild! |
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$11.99 per show; $49.99 for the full six-episode season. |
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Saturday, Aug 29nd 2020, 8:00 PM CT
Tipitina's
New Orleans, LA
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Tipitina's, the famous New Orleans music venue founded as a residency for Professor Longhair, is hopping off of Tchopitoulas and into living rooms everywhere. Tipitina's TV, presented by Crystal Hot Sauce, is a new web series broadcasting exclusive musical content produced from the legendary venue itself. The six-week concert series that makes up the inaugural season will air every Saturday night, with the line-up as follows:
August 29: Anders Osborne
September 5: Tank and the Bangas
September 12: Samantha Fish
September 19: The Radiators
8 pm CST.
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AUG
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Joe Krown live at Frenchmen St Dat Dog
Sat August 22
6PM to 8PM
601 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116
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I will be back on the balcony of the Dat Dog - Frenchmen this Saturday August 29nd, 6PM to 8PM. I will of course live stream right to my musician page:
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These are the dates and times of each full moon appearing in 2020, along with the most popular nicknames. The times are in the Eastern time zone in the United States.
Sept. 2
1:22 a.m.
corn moon
Oct. 1
5:05 p.m.
harvest moon
Oct. 31
10:49 a.m.
blue moon
Nov. 304:29 a.m.beaver moonDec. 2910:28 p.m.cold moon
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For more information, call (985) 892-1873 or log onto . |
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6th Annual Covington Antiques and Uniques Festival – September 5 and 6, 2020
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The Covington Heritage Foundation will host the 6th Annual Covington Antiques and Uniques Festival, September 5 and 6, at the Covington Trailhead at 419 N. New Hampshire Street in Covington.
The two-day juried free event will showcase more than 50 vendors displaying an eclectic mix of antique furnishings, period collectibles, architectural salvage, and vintage-inspired fine arts and crafts as well as food and live music throughout the weekend.
An added feature to the festival will be the St. Tammany Art Association’s Art Market. Fine art, jewelry, photography, paintings, woodworking, fiber art, pottery and more will be displayed.
The Covington Heritage Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to preserve the city’s culture, character and community. The festival is coordinated with the support of the City’s Department of Cultural Arts and Events. Department Director Aimee Faucheux said as the festival grows and evolves each year, the goal remains the same - to offer a first-class juried event that reflects the unique charm and history of Covington.
“We are thrilled we are able to have the festival this year,” said Faucheux. “We invite everyone to come out and enjoy a good time.”
The festival will be following the 6 ft physical distancing and face mask mandate as required by our Governor at the time of the event.
Festival hours are 10 am to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday.
CONTACT:
Aimee Faucheux
(985) 867-1202
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COME AND JOIN US FOR
THE COVINGTON ANTIQUES AND UNIQUES FESTIVAL
Also featuring the St. Tammany Art Association Covington Art Market
Covington Trailhead
Saturday and Sunday, September 5 and 6, 2020 * 10 am to 5 pm
We will be following the 6 ft physical distancing and face mask
mandate as required by our Governor at the time of the event.
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While state officials are cautiously optimistic there will be some form of limited-capacity fan attendance at LSU games this fall, tailgating before the game may be off-limits to a lot of people.
Tens of thousands of people flood LSU's campus on game days, even if they do not have tickets to the game itself.
"If we can have fans, we are probably going to urge a lot of the people who do not have tickets to the games to not come to the campus,"
For the games themselves, even if they have to limit Tiger Stadium to 30-50 percent of its maximum capacity, they're hopeful that at least some fans will get a seat in Death Valley.
"The wonderful thing about football is that it is outside and we know that this virus does not survive as well outside as it does inside,"
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LSU's Week 1 opponent was announced earlier Monday with the Tigers hosting Mississippi State to open its 2020 season on Sept. 26.
Take a look at the full schedule below:
- WEEK 1: vs. Mississippi State
- WEEK 2: at Vanderbilt
- WEEK 3: vs. Missouri
- WEEK 4: at Florida
- WEEK 5: vs. South Carolina
- WEEK 6: at Auburn
- WEEK 7: off
- WEEK 8: vs. Alabama
- WEEK 9: at Arkansas
- WEEK 10: at Texas A&M
- WEEK 11: vs. Ole Miss
The 10-game conference-only schedule will culminate with the SEC Championship Game December 19 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
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Love New Orleans &
She'll Love You Back.
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.Sincerely,
Frank Stansbury
Lafete News
504-450-1955
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