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Left to Right: King Charles XII will be portrayed by Joseph Andre Mistrot, III, Co-Captain Antoinette de Alteriis, The Maid of Orleans will be portrayed by Ava R. Wilkes, Queen Yolande will be portrayed by Ti Adelaide Martin, founder, Amy Kirk Duvoisin. Co-Captain Amanda Helm.
Photo by Frank Stansbury
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The Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc is pleased to announce the 2022 Honorary Characters!
The Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc held a coronation reception and ceremony at the Historic New Orleans Collection courtyard in the French Quarter. The krewe, which will parade for the fourteenth time on January 6, 2022 celebrating St. Joan’s 610th birthday, selects the honorary characters in the parade in recognition of their service to the community and their embodiment of the mission of the krewe.
King Charles XII will be portrayed by Joseph Andre Mistrot, III. Mr. Mistrot is the current president of L’Union Francaise, the oldest Franco-American nonprofit organization in Louisiana celebrating its 150 anniversary in 2022. Of both French and Cajun heritage, he is passionate about preserving French language and Francophone cultures. He is also the executive assistant to the dean of the School of Liberal Arts at Tulane. The krewe honors Mr. Mistrot for his ongoing role in celebrating our French heritage.
Queen Yolande will be portrayed by Ti Adelaide Martin, co-owner of Commander’s Palace. Ms. Martin is also the founder of the New Orleans Proud to Call it Home campaign, co-founder and chair of New Orleans Culinary and Hospitality Institute, and a driving force behind the new airport terminal in her role as finance chair. Ms. Martin is an inspiring mentor to young women and embodies the spirit of Queen Yolande in her support of the community.
The Maid of Orleans will be portrayed by Ava R. Wilkes, a freshman at Washington and Lee University and resident of New Orleans. She is the daughter of Andrea and Ren Wilkes and attended École Biligue, Audubon Charter School, and Benjamin Franklin High School. Ms. Wilkes won the contest held to select the young woman who best represents the qualities of Joan. She was a member of the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Board and continues to be a voice for her community. In her acceptance speech, given in French and English, Ms. Wilkes said, “Joan of Arc inspires us by remaining true to herself despite all odds. Through the weapon of her faith, Joan of Arc was able to change the course of history. Joan knew how to set an example for her community, and instill values and ideas that, while unorthodox, shaped the world around her for the better.”
The court was welcomed by krewe founder, Amy Kirk Duvoisin, and Co-Captains Antoinette de Alteriis and Amanda Helm.
Watch our website and Facebook page for more details on how you can join us as we celebrate St. Joan and her influence on the city of New Orleans and the world!
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Our Mission: The purpose of the Joan of Arc Project aka Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc is to honor and celebrate Joan of Arc’s life in unique, artistic, and educational ways, including the production of the annual Joan of Arc parade and Salon de Jeanne d’Arc. We seek to keep Joan’s story and spirit alive by hosting events, workshops, and presentations that illuminate Joan’s heroism and timelessness, while connecting her to the French heritage and pride of New Orleans. As the “Maid of Orleans” inspires citizens of New Orleans and people around the world, we welcome people of all faiths and backgrounds to join in our joyous, New Orleans-style revelry.
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Recipe of the WeekStrawberry Crisp
This warm sweet treat will have you running to the market to stock up on fresh strawberries. Topped with a crumbly oat topping, this strawberry crisp recipe is oh so delicious!
Ingredients
Filling:
- 5 heaping cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
Topping:
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup old fashioned oats
- 2/3 cup granulated white sugar
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a deep-dish pie plate or large baking dish with butter or cooking spray and set aside.
Combine the chopped strawberries and sugar in a large bowl and mix until the strawberries fully absorb the sugar. Add in the cornstarch and vanilla extract and stir until all of the strawberries are evenly coated. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
In a separate medium size bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Pour in the melted butter and stir well until well coated and crumbly. Sprinkle the crumb mixture evenly over the top of the strawberries.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until fruit is bubbly and topping is golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream on top. Enjoy!
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DEC 18 AT 8 AM – DEC 19 AT 2 PM
Very Grinch-Mas Pictures
Camp Bow Wow
New Orleans
2731 Tchoupitoulas St
New Orleans, LA 70130
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Your heart is full of unwashed socks, your soul is full of gunk, Mr. Grinch, but his heart will grow three times in size after he meets our Campers!
He'll be visiting December 16th-19th, 8am-2pm each day, to meet the Campers and show off that termite filled smile.
For a $10 donation to the BWBF, get your Campers' picture with the Grinch and show him the true meaning of Christmas. All pictures will be posted online
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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
12-19-21
10 am – 3 pm
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Prefer to make your reservation via phone?
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DEC 19 AT8AM to 4 PM CST
New Orleans Area Gun & Knife Show
Alario Center
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Guns, knives, ammo, optics, holsters and much more! Admission:$9 ages 12+, $2 ages 6-11. Complimentary admission for 5 and under, LEOs in uniform and all Active Duty Military Personnel in uniform or with active duty ID.
Sun 10-5
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1700 Moss Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
Telephone: (504) 522-8014
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The third Annual Christkindl Markt (Christmas Market) will be held outdoors on Sunday, December 19 (new date), 2021, from 10 am to 6:00 pm. In the tradition of German seasonal markets, there will be booths for Christmas shopping and treats.
Multiple vendors will be selling Christmas ornaments, steins, art work, crèche and nativity figures, wooden and marble items, sweets, herbs and spices along with oils and vinegars and more. All will be great for gifts.
Sausages, gluhwein (mulled wine) plus hot chocolate and other treats will be available.
Seasonal music will include 3 opportunities for brass musicians young and old to bring their instrument and join the Haus Band to play Christmas carols
The event is free and open to the public.
Christkindl Mart:
The Deutsches Haus presents its third annual Christkindl Mart , featuring vendors selling handmade or German-themed crafts, local bands and choirs, special German Christmas food favorites, and an appearance from Christkind, or St. Nicholas.
10 am–6 pm.
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TODAY AT 11 AM – 5 PM
Backyard Art Market
3101 Tchoupitoulas St,
New Orleans, LA 70115-1125, United States
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3101 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70115-1125, United States
Duration: 6 hr
Public
Join us this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, as we host our first official art market since Hurricane Ida. Stop by and show your support for all of the local artists and small businesses owners
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Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, the nation’s third-oldest racetrack, has been in operation since 1872. Located in New Orleans, Fair Grounds operates a slot-machine gaming facility and 15 off-track betting parlors throughout southeast Louisiana. |
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DEC 19 AT 11 AM
– DEC 21 AT 6 PM
Pancakes with the Grinch at Joe's Cafe!
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THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT - WE WILL SEE YOU SOON!
PANCAKES WITH THE GRINCH
Visit Joe’s Café for a fun, festive green pancake feast with the Grinch! We may not have Who-Hash, but Joe’s Café is serving up green pancakes, bacon, and milk during our first-ever “Pancakes with the Grinch” event! Tickets are $5 per child, with proceeds going to Adult and Teen Challenge charity. Children will enjoy a unique, festive meal and can interact with their favorite cantankerous Christmas character. Photo opportunities available. Please bring your own camera.
Pre-Sale tickets are available to purchase at any Joe’s Café location or online at JoesKnowsFood.com. Tickets are limited. Book early. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
How to Purchase Tickets Online (Online Ordering Available During Store Hours ONLY)
2. Select “Order Pick-Up”
3. Select “Pancakes with the Grinch” either at the top of the Order Page or under the “Pancakes with the Grinch” menu.
4. Check out and PRINT YOUR RECEIPT.
5. YOU MUST PRESENT YOUR PRINTED RECEIPT AT THE DOOR.
Pancakes with the Grinch Schedule
Sun., Dec. 19, 3 – 6 pm Westwego: 1020 Westbank Expressway, Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 827-1234
Mon., Dec. 20,
2 – 5 pm Kenner: 2201 Veterans Blvd., Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 305-5049
Tues., Dec. 21, 11– 2 pm Lapalco: 5957 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 328-1234
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The Back Room at Buffa's
1001 Esplanade Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70116
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2021 ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE
DEC 19
SUN
11:00 am Festive Features
12:00 pm Dance Lesson with the Muggivan School of Irish Dance
1:00 pm Futruekick Karate Demonstration
2:30 pm Seasonal Science with STEM NOLA - registration required
4:30 pm Seasonal Science with STEM NOLA - registration required
6:30 pm Seasonal Snippets
7:00 pm Nightly Story Time
7:30 pm Festive Features
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DEC
MON
11:00 am Festive Features
1:30 pm Seasonal Snippets
2:30 pm Young Audiences of Louisiana
4:30 pm Young Audiences of Louisiana
5:30 pm LIVE ELF CHAT - Elf Chat Nook on the Peppermint Path!
6:30 pm Elfercize with NORD
6:30 pm Seasonal Snippets
7:00 pm Nightly Story Time
7:30 pm Festive Features
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DEC
TUE
11:00 am Festive Features
1:30 pm Seasonal Snippets
2:00 pm Get Crafty with Centerplate
4:30 pm Get Crafty with Centerplate
6:00 pm Fleur De Lis Dance Company
7:00 pm Nightly Story Time
7:30 pm Festive Features
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DEC
WED
11:00 am Festive Features
1:30 pm Seasonal Snippets
2:00 pm Get Crafty with Centerplate
4:30 pm Get Crafty with Centerplate
6:00 pm Dazzling Diamonds Dance Company
7:00 pm Nightly Story Time
7:30 pm Festive Features
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DEC
THU
CLOSED
24
DEC
FRI
CLOSED
25
DEC
SAT
2:00 pm Festive Features
4:30 pm Festive Features
6:00 pm Nightly Story Time
26
DEC
SUN
11:00 am Festive Features
1:00 pm Muggivan School of Irish Dance
2:00 pm Seasonal Snippets
2:30 pm Festive Features
4:30 pm Festive Features
6:30 pm Seasonal Snippets
7:00 pm Nightly Story Time
7:30 pm Festive Features
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DEC
MON
11:00 am Festive Features
1:30 pm Seasonal Snippets
2:00 pm Get Crafty with Centerplate
4:30 pm Get Crafty with Centerplate
6:00 pm Move Ya' Misteltoes with NORD
7:00 pm Nightly Story Time
7:30 pm Festive Features
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DEC
TUE
11:00 am Festive Features
1:30 pm Seasonal Snippets
2:00 pm Get Crafty with Centerplate
4:30 pm Get Crafty with Centerplate
6:00 pm Fleur De Lis Dance Company
7:00 pm Nightly Story Time
7:30 pm Festive Features
29
DEC
WED
11:00 am Festive Features
1:30 pm Seasonal Snippets
4:30 pm Festive Features
7:00 pm Nightly Story Time
7:30 pm Festive Features
30
DEC
THU
11:00 am Festive Features
1:30 pm Seasonal Snippets
2:00 pm Get Crafty with Centerplate
4:30 pm Get Crafty with Centerplate
7:00 pm Nightly Story Time
6:00 pm The Dance Konnection Dance Company
7:30 pm Festive Features
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December 19-22 and 25-30, 2021
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
Make your holiday memories merry and bright with hours of family fun under one roof! Skate on New Orleans’ only real ice rink and fly down 15ft ice slides inside the new Big Freezy activity area. Enjoy carnival rides, entertainment, visit with Santa and friends and walk through a Gingerbread Village. Convenient parking nearby.
Ticket info:
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CELEBRATE
CHRISTMAS IN NEW ORLEANS!
Now in its 8th year, New Orleans’ most exciting indoor holiday attraction is back. Packed with indoor family fun, this delightful family tradition features almost 300,000 square feet of rides, giant ice slides, a real ice skating rink and holiday décor that is sure to jump start any family into the holiday spirit.
NOLA ChristmasFest, presented by Coca-Cola, is a dazzling, family-friendly seasonal event, offering your group the perfect opportunity to get into the holiday spirit, make a little joy, and spread a little cheer. Experience a real indoor ice skating rink, ice slides, carnival rides, Santa and friends, Gingerbread houses, decorated trees and more! Convenient parking nearby.
Plans for 2021 include a 12-day event (closed on Dec. 23 and 24) with two sessions per day – a morning timed entry and an evening one. Space will be limited for each timeframe so be sure to make your plans early! Tickets are on sale now.
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400 Esplanade Avenue
New Orleans
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“1998 Dr. John Jazz Fest Poster” by James Michalopoulos
This piece is featured in the exhibit titled “From the Fat Man to Mahalia: James Michalopoulos’ Music Paintings.” Come see this and other works by New Orleans artist James Michalopoulos at the Jazz Museum!
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11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Hispanic Heritage French Market Series
1100 N Peters St, New Orleans, LA 70116-2641, United States
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SUNDAY December 19, from 11:30am-1:30pm, JULIO and CESAR Trio
LOS SUPER is a Trio of Latin American musicians led by Honduran guitarist and singer, Oscar Castro. They are based in Mississippi. They specialize in traditional Latin American music. Oscar is a graduate of Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras. He is an alumnus of the legendary folkloric band, Ancestro, which was based in New Orleans for many years.
GEOVANE SANTOS, originally from Belo Horizonte, Brasil, received a Masters Degree in Jazz Studies from the University of New Orleans. Mr. Santos is a 7-string guitarist, singer, composer, musicologist in the making, and educator. He is the recipient of the 2017 Louis Armstrong Jazz Composer Award. He is an active musician in the New Orleans music scene, as well as a teacher in the Gifted and Talented Program of New Orleans Public School System. He is currently working on his doctorate at Tulane University. His publication, “Bossa Nova is not snapped on 2 and 4” is focused on the Americanization of Brazilian music.
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broadcast on WLAE and livestream Caroling for those who cannot attend.” The Gayle and Tom Benson Charitable Foundation, Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser and the Louisiana Office of Tourism are providing funding and marketing support, along with the Galatoire’s Foundation that has chosen Caroling in Jackson Square as one of three recipients for its Christmas Eve and Mardi Gras table auction. Caroling in Jackson Square may be viewed virtually on WLAE via Cox Ch. 1014, Spectrum Ch. 711, Satellite Ch. 32, AT&T U-Verse Ch. 1032, and Over the Air Ch. 32.1. The event will also be live streamed on www.nola.com and www.patioplanters.net where songbooks may be downloaded |
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Caroling in Jackson Square Returns to the French Quarter December 19 A New Orleans Holiday Tradition since 1946, preceded by a Holiday Home Tour Patio Planters of the Vieux Carre is pleased to bring the beloved Caroling in Jackson Square back to its rightful place on Sunday, December 19, from 7-8 pm, after being displaced in 2020 due to the pandemic. The free community sing-along gathers thousands of visitors and locals alike together for a festive hour of holiday merriment, with carols led by Mayor LaToya Cantrell, Archbishop Gregory Aymond, Archbishop Alfred Hughes, St. Louis Cathedral Rector Philip Landry and Dean David Allard duPlantier of Christ Church Cathedral, along with other special guests. Gates open at 6:30 pm with Patio Planters volunteers stationed there to distribute complimentary song books and candles to participants in the non-denominational community celebration. This year, Good King Wenceslas will be brought back to the list of carols, along with a new addition, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. Organizers feel the lyrics of this song are especially appropriate at a time when ‘faithful friends who are dear to us gather near to us once more’. Mark Romig, senior vice-president and chief marketing officer for New Orleans and Company, will return as master of ceremonies, along with local favorites Harry Mayronne, Chris Wecklein and Amy Alvarez leading carols. Patio Planters President Joey DiFatta cites 2021 Caroling in Jackson Square as a momentous occasion. “Our nonprofit organization has sponsored the event as our gift to the community since 1946 without interruption, even though the pandemic necessitated that we move to a smaller venue in a modified fashion last year,” said DiFatta. “But now we are back where we belong and with an outpouring of support that makes us financially stable . Prior to the annual Caroling in Jackson Square, Patio Planters offers a French Quarter Holiday Home Tour featuring five private residences with varying architectural styles and home furnishings, festively decorated for the season. The self-guided walking tour takes place from 1- 4 pm, allowing plenty of time to enjoy Reveillon dining or Holiday cocktails prior to Caroling. Tickets to the tour, which supports the annual Caroling in Jackson Square, are $20 each if preordered online at www.patioplanters.net and $25 the day of the event. Children 12 and under are free. A limited number of tickets will be available for purchase from 12noon-2:30 pm the day of at Creole Delicacies, 533 St. Ann Street at Jackson Square. This annual event often sells out in advance. Advance online ticket purchases are your best (and only) way to guarantee a ticket. |
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The Amanda Shaw Cajun Christmas Special presented by @WGNO is back for the 5th year! Tune in December 19 12pm ,24 7:30pm &25 7:30pm for a show full of fun, special guests and of course music!
Tune in for a magical holiday show the Louisiana way!
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TODAY AT 7:30 PM
Cats (Touring)
The Saenger Theatre
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Tickets · $32 - $109
via Ticketmaster
Public
EVERYONE NEEDS A TICKET REGARDLESS OF AGE NO CAMERAS OR RECORDERS NO COMPUTERS OR BACKPACKS
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The Nutcracker
$38.50 - $78.50
New Orleans Ballet Theatre returns to the Orpheum Theater this December.
As part of it's 2021-2022 Season, NOBT is proud to return to the historic Orpheum Theater for Nutcracker performances again this year. Last performed live in 2019, NOBT is presenting the Christmas classic over two weekends with 6 performances.
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Orpheum Theater
129 Roosevelt Way,
New Orleans, LA 70112
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Based on the E.T.A. Hoffmann fantasy story The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, the ballet is a magical Christmas Eve journey about a girl who befriends a nutcracker that comes to life.
Travel to the Land of Sweets with Clara as she befriends a nutcracker who comes to life on Christmas Eve to wage a battle against the evil Mouse King. This dancing and dreaming fantasy reminds us of the importance of imagination, love and childhood.
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
Sunday, December 19
2:00 pm
Jefferson Performing Arts Center
6400 Airline Drive
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Winter Garden at Four Seasons Hotel
Dec 19 to Dec. 26
The new Four Seasons Hotel debuts its inaugural Winter Garden pop-up this holiday season.
It features décor and a striking light installation leading outdoors to the pop-up, complete with a grand Christmas tree and snuggly lounge seating. The Winter Garden will offer a gathering point to unwind and get cozy with hot mulled wine served in commemorative Four Seasons mugs, roasted chestnuts and other holiday goodies. Live, local music and contemporary renditions of holiday classics will keep guests entertained and buzzing with holiday cheer.
The Winter Garden is open from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.on Saturdays and Sundays until Dec. 26.
The hotel’s Chandelier Bar will also launch a menu of festival holiday drinks, including a Smore’s & Cognac Milk Punch.
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The Amazing Acro-cats Meowy Catmas Purrformances!
The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret
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Real rescued house cats perform acrobatics for the Holidays
A very special presentation of The Amazing Acro-cats Featuring Tuna and the Rock Cats
Presented by Rock Cats Rescue. All of the proceeds benefit cats and kittens in need!
Allways Lounge and Cabaret
2240 St. Claude Ave
New Orleans, LA
This is the MOST INTIMATE space we purrform in! A once a year oppurrtunity.
Please note that the theater seating s now spaced out a bit more comfortably. Less people purr show means better views for the humans (but less money for the cats.) Keep that in mind when considering purrchasing your ticket.
Sunday 12/19 2pm 7pm
Monday 12/20 7pm
For the month of December we feature our Meowy Catmas special - Performances JUST FOR MEW ORLEANS! Celebrate Christmas (or Catmas) with us by watching cats jump through wreaths, roll an ornament, push a sleigh and performing an array of other seasonal tricks. Real rescued house cats that delight and amaze audiences of all ages.
There will also be a special appearance by The Rock-Cats (the only cat band in the entire WORLD!) playing seasonal carol selections such as "A Cat in a Manger", "Catnip Roasting on an Open Fire" and "God Rest Ye Merry Kittens" (Songs might not be performed as described.)
Our Amazing Acro-Cat bus is also a mobile fostering unit for Rock Cats Rescue: helping cats and kittens across the nation find their furrever homes. Proceeds always benefit our cause of foster and rescue. Rock Cats Rescue has fostered and found homes for over 266 cats and kittens, some of them being from Mew Orleans!
This two hour show has very limited dates and tickets available so we suggest buying online to get make sure you get your seats. This is the most intimate theater we perform in! This show sells out! Our Very Important Cat People (VICP seating) get front row seats and they sell out the fastest.
Seating prices and locations:
Very Important Cat People (VICP floor): very very front row seating literally on the floor, you can practically touch the cats! (But please, do not touch the cats.) $45
Please note: these seats are litterally sitting on the floor, on the ground. No chairs are provided for this row. We provide something so you are not directly on the cold floor but bring a cushion if you think you need one!
Very Important Cat People (VICP seats): 1st row of chairs - very front row seating in chairs $45
VICP 2nd row of chairs - $40
Buy your VICP seats early, they will sell out!
General Admission Seating: the rest of the theatre area seating, in chairs. $35
Every audience member receives a pawbill (think playbill for cats) included in their ticket.
The Allways has a Bar and Lounge area in the front of the building, you may take drinks inside the theater, but please, no food!
Unfortunately, no discounts are available, but purrivate parties are available on any date/time not listed. Email polly@rockcatsrescue.org for more information or special needs.
Buy online to save money! Tickets (if available) at the door cost $5 more.
Keep checking back for updates on sold out shows and added shows!
We allow refunds or exchanges until two (2) business days before your show day. Examples: If you buy a ticket for Friday 12/3, you have until the end of Wednesday 12/1 to request a refund or exchange. If you buy a ticket for Saturday 12/4 or Sunday 12/5, you have until the end of Thursday 12/2 to request a refund or exchange. If you need to request a refund of exchange, please contact Brown Paper Tickets at: refunds@brownpapertickets.com
We can not allow refunds or exchanges for any mistaken dates and times on your ticket so please check your ticket(s) to make sure you go to the right show!
Also no outside animals allowed in the theater. Due to the cats decree. See less
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Elf, the Musical -
Live on Stage in NOLA
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts
325 Minor St
Kenner, LA 70062
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Duration: 2 hr 45 min
Public
Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity.
Elf features songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Sklar (The Wedding Singer) and Chad Beguelin (Disney's Aladdin on Broadway), with a book by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone).This modern-day holiday classic is sure to put the whole family in the Christmas spirit, and make them embrace their inner elf. After all, "the best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear".
Starring MItchell Kogan as Buddy the Elf
Directed by Gary Rucker
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Celebrate the Holiday Season at BB's
BB's Stage Door Canteen always presents a wonderful series of unique entertainment, showcasing the songs, style, stars, and spirit of the incomparable 1940s era. And during the holiday season, our on-campus venue becomes something even more special! Check out our upcoming programs below.
A SWINGING CHRISTMAS
Our wonderful Victory Belles celebrate the season with a sleigh full of swinging holiday hits. Their beautiful Belle harmony dazzles on Sleigh Ride, Winter Wonderland, Jingle Bells, Let it Snow, and dozens more.
Date and Time
Sun Matinees – 2:00 p.m. (Dec. 19)
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TODAY AT 3 PM
St. Francis Xavier Parish Christmas Concert
St. Francis Xavier
Catholic Church,
444 Metairie Road,
Metairie La
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The concert will feature traditional and contemporary carols and songs with performances by the SFX Adult Choir, Children’s School Choir, Cantors and Priests. Experience the joy and humor of our Christmas Concert! A reception will follow |
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2021-12-19
5:30pm6:30pm
Christmas New Orleans Style
St. Louis Cathedral Christmas Concert w Nadja Solerno-Sonnenberg
St. Louis Cathedral
New Orleans
2021-12-244pm7pm"Happy Hour" setObservatory Eleven The Westin Canal Place 11th Floor NOLA2021-12-254pm7pm"Happy Hour" setObservatory Eleven The Westin Canal Place 11th Floor NOLA2021-12-306pm9:30pmTim w Skip Phipps(guitar)Acropolis on Freret 4510 Freret St. NOLA2021-12-314pm7pm"Happy Hour" setObservatory Eleven The Westin Canal Place 11th Floor NOLA
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Free Concerts at St. Louis Cathedral and St. Anna’s Episcopal Church
Holidays New Orleans Style celebrates New Orleans’ rich musical heritage with jazz musicians, gospel choirs, classical ensembles, and others performing the sounds of the season with nearly three weeks of live concerts. While historically held at St. Louis Cathedral and St. Augustine Church, due to continued repairs from Hurricane Ida, the 2021 lineup will take place at the Cathedral and for the first time, St. Anna’s Episcopal Church located in the historical Treme neighborhood (1313 Esplanade Ave.). Concerts at St. Louis Cathedral located in Jackson Square take place special Christmas Concert at 5:30pm on December 19. Concerts at St. Anna’s Episcopal Church take place at 4pm on Saturday, December 18. All concerts are free and open to the public. Start planning your concert schedule here.
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22nd Annual Holiday of Lights in St. Tammany
Weekends from Dec. 19 to Dec. 19, Dec. 24-25
Typically featuring entertainment from local schools and area performance groups, due to COVID-19 concerns, a modified version will go forward this Christmas season as a drive-thru-only event.
The drive-thru Holiday of Lights display runs Fridays through Sundays from 5 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. from Dec. 3 to Dec. 19, and on Christmas Eve and Christmas night.
Guests should plan to drive into the Parish Administrative Complex, at 21490 Koop Drive in Mandeville, and follow the directional signs, where they will be guided through the light display for sightseeing from the comfort and safety of their vehicles.
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Photo courtesy: Photo courtesy:
Bryce Ell Photography
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LUNA Fete
Dec. 18 -19
LUNA Fête, the Arts Council New Orleans’ free light-art festival, returns with a fresh take at a new location.
Now in its eighth year, light-based artworks by artists and scientists exploring the wonders of the natural world will be spread across 7.5 acres of the new Convention Center Pedestrian Park for visitors to safely enjoy via social distancing. A nightly arts market, delicious food, drinks, and other glowing features will be available to enjoy each night.
The event runs nightly from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. from Dec. 16 to Dec. 19.
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We'll be honoring this Italian holiday tradition from December 17th through December 23rd with a nightly changing menu that features a bounty of festive seafood dishes, including three appetizers, two pastas and two entrees.
These dishes will be offered a la carte, but if everyone at the table would like to participate, the entire selection of dishes can ordered for the table as well. For an additional charge, we will also offer the option of Italian Wine Pairings.
Not interested in Feast of the Seven Fishes? Don't worry, we will also be offering our regular nightly menu those evenings.
Have you booked your reservation for Feast of the Seven Fishes yet? If not, click on the following link to book your reservation now!
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SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
SAINTS (6-7, 3rd NFC South) at BUCS (10-3, 1st NFC South)
- Where: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida
- When: 7:20 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 19
- TV: NBC
- Listen: WWL AM-870; FM-105.3
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“The Thanksgiving Play” by Larissa FastHorse on newly amended schedule of performances will now be held on the following:
Saturday, December 18
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- Sunday, December 19 at 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. (CLOSING NIGHT)
So, get excited! There is still time for you to grab those last-minute tickets to laugh with us at this fun, light-hearted production and learn more about what happens when good intentions collide with absurd assumptions.
We are kicking off the launch of our 21-22 Season with the Critically Acclaimed Work “The Thanksgiving Play” Written by Larissa FastHorse! It is a one-act satirical comedy about four white people trying to devise a politically correct First Thanksgiving play for Native American Heritage Month to be done in the schools.
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Dec. 8-19 At Loyola University
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SNUG HARBOR
Thursdays, Fridays,
Saturdays, & Sundays
Shows at 8 & 10pm
Tickets for all shows are available and easy online www.SnugJazz.com in order to guarantee your seat, and walk-up tickets are only available while they last.
December 19th:
Oscar Rossignoli Quartet
December 23rd:
Phillip Manuel: Christmas Concert
December 24th:
CLOSED for Christmas Eve
December 25th:
CLOSED for Christmas Day
December 26th:
Herlin Riley Quartet
December 30th:
Tribute to Dr. Lonnie Smith:
Joe Krown, Rickie Monie, Joe Ashlar, Donald Harrison Jr, Detroit Brooks,
Joe Dyson
December 31st:
New Year's Eve with
Topsy Chapman & Solid Harmony
SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO
626 Frenchmen St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
504-949-0696 to purchase tickets
ADMISSION:
GENERAL $25.00 - $40.00
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New Orleans
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Now that many of us -- omicron pending -- are feeling comfortable eating inside restaurants again, December is the perfect time for a Réveillon dinner. (And if you’re not comfortable eating inside restaurants just yet, this article has options for you, too!)
Réveillon was born out of the feast and fast, fast and feast cycle that informs so many New Orleans traditions. Translated it means “awakening or arousal,” the meal that was served after midnight mass on Christmas Eve into the early hours of Christmas morning. It was a meal preceded by 24 hours of fasting, which at the time was a requirement to receive communion.
In modern times, it’s a feast of at least four-courses, with many upscale restaurants offering a special menu during the Christmas season. We’ve listed at least 20 here, along with the prices, menu items and whether they have indoor and outdoor seating.
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A New Orleans Creole dining experience that dates back to the mid-1800s. The Creoles celebrated the start of Christmas with a big family meal when they returned home from midnight mass. Today the best restaurants in town serve up decadent four-course holiday meals in the spirit of this classic tradition.
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The HNOS online guide, available at
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2021 Holidays
New Orleans Style
NOLA Gathers for The Holidays Once Again!
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Cooking Demonstrations
Holidays New Orleans Style serves up a series of cooking demonstrations from many of New Orleans’ finest chefs. FQFI, New Orleans & Company and WWL-TV team up to bring the “12 Days of Réveillon.” For three weeks, leading up to Christmas Eve, WWL-TV will showcase New Orleans’ great chefs, preparing items from their 2021 Réveillon menus each morning. Restaurants include: Commander’s Palace with Chef Megan “Meg” Bickford, Bourbon House with Chef Devan Giddix, Seaworthy with Chef Steven Green, Addis Nola and more.
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FRONTLINE HERO TICKETS and FAMILY MEMBERS |
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DECEMBER -
FRONTLINE HEROES APPRECIATION MONTH
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The month of December will be Frontline Heroes Appreciation Month. Audubon will honor doctors, nurses, police officers, firefighters, and EMTs in Louisiana by offering them free admission. From December 1 through December 31 these frontline heroes will enjoy free admission to Audubon Zoo and Audubon Aquarium of the Americas.
Frontline Heroes will also receive a 20% discount on Membership packages, Gift Shop, and concessions!
PLUS, up to four immediate family members of qualifying individuals will receive 50% off general admission on date of visit!
Frontline heroes must show proof of occupation to receive complimentary admission.
FULL ELIGIBILITY AND DISCOUNT DETAILS
December 1-31: Frontline Heroes Appreciation Month
- Free general admission for qualifying Frontline Heroes. Qualifying professions include:
- Law Enforcement, including:
- Police Officers
- Sheriff / Sheriff's Deputies
- Correctional Officers
- State Troopers
- Federal Law Enforcement Officers
- Firefighters, including career and volunteer firefighters
- EMT/EMS (Emergency Medical Technician / Emergency Medical Services)
- 911 Dispatchers
- Healthcare Professionals, including:
- Medical Doctors
- Nurses
- Physician Assistants
- Medical Technicians,
- Nurse's Aides
- 50% off admission for up to four immediate family members of qualifying individuals on the date of visit.
- General admission discount is available for tickets reserved online or at the front gate.
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20% discount will be available in concessions, gift shop, and Memberships. Membership discount is only available at the front gate.
- Qualifying individuals must show proof of occupation at the front gate during entry to receive complimentary admission and at concessions, gift shop, and Membership window when redeeming 20% discount.
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SUNDAY–THURSDAY HOURS
Driving Tour Experience: 6pm‑10pm
(8:30pm Cut Off for Combo Experience) Carousel Gardens Experience: 6pm‑11pmFRIDAY–SATURDAY HOURS
Driving Tour Experience: 5pm‑11pm
(9:30pm Cut Off for Combo Experience) Carousel Gardens Experience: 5pm‑12amClosed December 24 and 31.
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Celebration in the Oaks: New Orleans City Park's annual million-plus light display returns with a 2.25 mile driving tour, plus a chance to experience the holiday wonder of Carousel Gardens Amusement Park. Mondays are Bike Nights. There are additional add-ons available. Tickets are sold for specific dates and times, with the Carousel Gardens experience separate. The lights continue through Jan. 2, Sundays through Thursdays 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.; closed Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. Tickets start at $39.99 per vehicle. |
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Christmas Lights at Lafreniere Park: A holiday spectacle of millions of lights in displays starts Dec. 6, at Metairie's Lafreniere Park with driving and walking tours through the grounds. Tickets may be used any day the lights are open, weather permitting. The park, 3000 Downs Blvd., will be open through Dec. 30 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets are $10. . |
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Light up the Huey
Thru Mar 01, 2022
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From 10th Street to the Mississippi River, the Gretna thoroughfare glitters with holiday twinkles. |
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NATIONAL HARD CANDY DAY
A favorite of young and old alike, National Hard Candy Day on December 19th, recognizes the sweet tooth in all of us.
Most hard candies are 100% sugar with flavoring and colors added. To achieve a hard candy, confectioners boil a sugar syrup to 320 degrees Fahrenheit. Once the temperature is reached, the hot, pliable sugar is poured into molds or rolled and folded into shapes and left to cool. Once cool, solid sugar becomes hardened and brittle.
The first hard candies, such as lemon drops and peppermints, were likely prescribed as a remedy for stomach ailments.
Hard candy became popular in the seventeenth century as sugar prices fell. Previously, hard candy was something that only the well-to-do could afford. By the mid-1800s, over 400 companies were manufacturing this popular treat.
In 2015, Jolly Rancher surpassed Werther’s Original as the best-selling hard candy. Other popular hard candies include Dum Dum Pops, Life Savers, Tootsie Roll Pops, and Charms Blow Pop.
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NATIONAL OATMEAL MUFFIN DAY
Enjoy a delicious breakfast or snack on National Oatmeal Muffin Day. It’s an excellent way to celebrate on December 19th annually.
Known for its health benefits, millions of people start each day with an oatmeal muffin. Oatmeal includes health benefits for our hearts. Finding ways to incorporate it into our diets increases the opportunities to reap those benefits. Oatmeal muffins are another way to enjoy oatmeal.
The American muffin is similar in size and shape to a cupcake. Recipes for oatmeal muffins began to appear in American cookbooks in the mid-1800s. Raisins, bananas, blueberries and other healthy fruits often compliment oatmeal muffins. Add nuts for even more health benefits and texture, too.
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On Deck for December 19, 2021
National Days
On Deck for December 20, 2021
National Days
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munificent
[ MYOO-NIF-UH-SUHNT ]
Part of Speech adjective
Origin + Etymology
Late 16th century; Latin from Latin munificent- (stem of munificentior, comparative of munificus ‘bountiful’), from munus ‘gift’
Synonyms
- bountifulcharitablelavishliberalopenhandedphilanthropicunsparing
Antonyms
- carefulgreedyselfishstingy
Definition
characterized by great generosity
Example
The munificent father told his daughter to plan the wedding of her dreams, regardeless of the cost.
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Derby Gisclair
Before the construction of the Huey P. Long Bridge across the Mississippi River in 1935, there were only a couple of options to travel from the East Bank to the West Bank -- steam ferries (fare $0.05) and skiff ferries (fare $0.10).
In 1893 there were five steam ferry terminals located across the city:
(1) First District Ferry from Canal Street to Algiers
(2) Second District Ferry from the French Market to Algiers
(3) Third District Ferry from Esplanade Avenue to Algiers
(4) Fourth District Ferry from Jackson Avenue to Gretna
(5) Sixth District Ferry from Louisiana Avenue to the Harvey Canal
There were three skiff ferries:
(1) Upperline Ferry from Upperline Street to the Millaudon (Ames) Sugar Plantation
(2) Carrollton Ferry from Carrollton Avenue to Nine Mile Point and Orange Groves
(3) Slaughter House Ferry from the U.S. Barracks to Algiers.
Individuals could also arrange for passage privately by negotiating with anyone willing to take them across the river. John McDonough was known to have one of his slaves row him across multiple times per day.
Pictured is the New Orleans, a catamaran ferry built in 1925 at Jeffersonville, Indiana by the Howard Ship Yard for the Algiers Public Service Company. She could carry 800 passengers and 40 cars. On July 21, 1939, she collided with the ocean freighter Edgar F. Luchenbach which caused the Luchenbach to sink. (University of Wisconsin LaCrosse Murphy Library)
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Railroads needed a way to transport their railcars across the Mississippi River as well. This photograph shows the interior of an unloaded train ferry. The catamaran style sidewheeler from 1900 had two sets of tracks that could accommodate four to six railcars. The terminal was located at the foot of Esplanade Avenue and ran to Morgan's Landing in Algiers.
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Derby Gisclair
Bienville and his party of explorers and settlers landed on Lake Pontchartrain and traveled by land from their portage near the mouth of Bayou St. John to the Mississippi River. This pathway was known to the native indigenous people and thus Bayou St. John became integral in the founding of New Orleans.
Being a strategic waterway, it was marked with a lighthouse, becoming the first lighthouse constructed outside of the thirteen original colonies when it was first built on Bayou St. John and Lake Pontchartrain in 1811. It was destroyed by a hurricane in 1837 but replaced with a larger, stronger tower whose 48-foot tower was situated above a small square building raised on pilings that was expanded in 1855. For more than 40-years the lighthouse operated without interruption even though it was damaged by the great hurricane of 1860. It was finally decommissioned in 1878. The structure seen here no longer exists.
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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 |
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Bring your own drinks, masks, gloves, sunscreen, and hat and come dig alongside the garden staff in the beautiful eight-acres of Longue Vue's gardens. Garden volunteers meet every Monday, 8:30AM -11:30AM and the second Saturday of each month, 9AM -11AM. Volunteers meet rain or shine.
All projects have been designed for social distancing and masks are required while onsite. You are welcome to bring your own garden tools, however tools will be available if needed.
Capacity is strictly limited and reservations are required. For additional information, please contact Gardens Manager Kasey Mitchell kmitchell@longuevue.com
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TODAY AT 3:30 PM – 5 PM
SUMMER HOURS: Audubon Golf Clubhouse Food Waste Collection, every Monday 4:30-6:00pm
The Golf Club at Audubon Park
6500 Magazine St
New Orleans, LA 70118
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Duration: 1 hr 30 min
Public
Monday, we will collect your frozen food scraps on the veranda of the Audubon Clubhouse, the Golf Club at Audubon Park during our new summer hours from 4:30 - 6:00PM.
This free residential food waste collection will be every Monday from 4:30 - 6:00PM.
Please bring your FROZEN food scraps (no meat, no bones, no dairy) to the bins on the veranda between 4:30-6:00pm.
Please observe program hours.
Please do NOT drop off early or late.
Please do not leave scraps if you do not see bins.
Please bring your FROZEN fruit and vegetable scraps, eggshells, nut shells, tea bags, coffee grounds, plain pasta or bread.
Bring your food waste in a paper or compostable bag or bring your scraps in a reusable container.
We will have bins for you to empty your frozen scraps into. If you do not see bins, please do NOT just leave your scraps.
Seriously. They will cancel the program if you do.
NO MEAT, NO DAIRY, NO OILY FOODS, NO BONES.
Why FROZEN? Scraps must be frozen, to avoid potential smells, roaches and rodents. Our volunteers thank you!
Also, freezing your scraps means no smell, fruit flies, roaches or rodents for you at home PLUS freezing breaks down the cell membrane, speeding up the decomposition process.
Not everyone is ready to build and maintain a compost bin in their backyard or have a worm bin in their home - that's fine. You can still help reduce the amount of food waste going into landfills by participating in this free, easy & convenient food waste collection program!
DO NOT drop off any food waste outside the scheduled times.
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TODAY AT 8 PM – 12 AM
The Original
Tuxedo Jazz Band
125 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130-2311, United States
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125 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130-2311, United States
Duration: 4 hr
Public
Founded in 1910, the Original Tuxedos have the longest history of continuous performance in New Orleans.
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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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12-21-21
Today at 11:00 AM
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Wine bar Vine & Tap opens at Lakeside mall |
Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts has opened a wine bar and café at Lakeside Shopping Center.
Vine & Tap opened across from the Apple Store inside the Metairie mall. It offers wines by the glass, frozen cocktails, beer and seltzers and a selection of retail bottled wines for purchase.
A café menu will be introduced after the holidays, a news release said.
It’s the second Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts restaurant to open at Lakeside; a Tavola Restaurant and Wine Bar, an Italian concept, opened in 2020 in the space that previously housed Bravo! restaurant adjacent to the mall.
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TODAY AT 5 PM – 1 AM
Taco Tuesday/Service Industry Night
Carnaval Lounge
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Duration: 8 hr
Public
It's Taco Tuesday and Service Industry Night every Tuesday at Carnaval! The stage is dark, but the bar and kitchen are open and offering great deals on food and drinks -- 4 Birria tacos for the price or 3 and $1 Natty Light/$5 House Margaritas with a food purchase. 5pm - late
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The Preservation Hall Jazz Band is home for the holidays. We hope you'll join us for three joyous performances with these incredible musicians each Tuesday evening in December.
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TODAY AT 11AM
December Mini Monet at the Kids' Castle
Lakeside Shopping Center
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Lakeside Shopping Center
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· Anyone on or off Facebook
This art class will focus on creativity and hands-on activities designed to bring out the artist in every child.
Mini Monet classes in December will take place on Wednesdays at 11am , Tuesday December 21st at 11am and 4pm, Thursday December 23rd and 30th at 11am.
Please reserve a spot for any of the activities that you think you and your child would enjoy!
Tickets only need to be reserved for each child in your party.
December 1 Wednesday (11am) Snow Globes - Join us as we celebrate the first day of December to make your own snow globe in a jar!
December 21 Tuesday (11am) Wooden Ornaments- Come paint and decorate your own little collection of wooden ornaments!
December 21 Tuesday(4pm) Wooden Ornaments- Come paint and decorate your own little collection of wooden ornaments!
December 22 Wednesday(11am) Santa or Reindeer Mask- In this Mini Monet you will get to pick a Santa or Reindeer wooden mask to paint!
December 23 Wednesday (11am) Wooden Snowflake Ornaments- Come paint and decorate wooden snowflake ornaments!
December 29 Wednesday (11am) Paint Day- Just a paint day! After all the hustle and bustle of the Holidays lets get make to the basics and just come paint with us!
December 30 Thursday (11am)- Firework Paintings- Join us to celebrate the New Year with a firework painting!
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7 PM – 9 PM
Rebirth Brass Band at
Zony Mash Beer Project
3940 Thalia St.
New Orleans, LA 70125
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Whether seen on HBO’s Treme or at their legendary Tuesday night gig at The Maple Leaf, Grammy-winning Rebirth Brass Band is a true New Orleans institution. Formed in 1983 by the Frazier brothers, the band has evolved from playing the streets of the French Quarter to playing festivals and stages all over the world. While committed to upholding the tradition of brass bands, they’ve also extended themselves into the realms of funk and hip-hop to create their signature sound. “Rebirth can be precise whenever it wants to,” says The New York Times, “but it’s more like a party than a machine. It’s a working model of the New Orleans musical ethos: as long as everybody knows what they’re doing, anyone can cut loose.” In the wake of the sometimes- stringent competition amongst New Orleans brass bands, Rebirth is the undisputed leader of the pack, and they show no signs of slowing down.
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Here are the dates of the 2021 Full Moons:
December 2021
The Winter Solstice is on the calendar for December 21, 2021 10:59 EST or 15:59 UTC.
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12-21-21
Chop House
322 Magazine
Tuesdays 6-9 pm
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Superior Seafood
Napoleon at St. Charles
Fridays 5-7 pm
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Prytania at Canal Place
Foot of Canal Street
Saturdays: 5-7 pm
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December 21: Caroling Under the Oaks: The Liederkranz Choir (The Song Circle) will lead a performance of German and English carols at the Deutsches Haus under the oaks. Gluhwein and hot chocolate will be available, and food and drink service as well. 7 pm. Free and open to the public.
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New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins Diboll Circle, City Park,
New Orleans, LA 70179
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*Wednesdays are free for all Louisiana residents, courtesy of The Helis Foundation |
MUSEUM
10 am–5 pm, Tuesday–Sunday*
BESTHOFF SCULPTURE GARDEN
10 am–6 pm, Seven Days a Week
CAFE NOMA
10 am–4 pm, Tuesday–Sunday, and Private Events
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We want to see you back at NOMA!
The best way to stay up to date with everything happening at the museum is to become a member. Members receive many wonderful benefits, like the first chance to reserve free tickets for Queen Nefertari’s Egypt, opening March 2022.
Don’t miss your chance to see Queen Nefertari’s Egypt.
Nefertari, the royal wife of Pharaoh Ramesses II, is linked to some of the most magnificent monuments of ancient Egypt. Queen Nefertari’s Egypt will bring to life the role of Nefertari and other powerful women in ancient Egypt through the 230 exceptional objects in this exhibition, drawn from the collection of the Museo Egizio. These astonishing treasures showcase the legacy of the royal wives, sisters, daughters, and mothers of pharaohs, and sometimes even pharaohs themselves, as well as the female artists who contributed to the creation of these stunning objects.
If you join as a NOMA member, you will have the first chance to reserve tickets for this highly anticipated exhibition! Member pre-sale is happening now through December 15.
JOIN
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TODAY AT 2 PM – 7 PM
Lafreniere Park Farmers Arts Market
3000 Downs Blvd,
Metairie, LA 70003-3957,
United States
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7:30 PM CDT – 10 PM CDT
Funkin' It Up with Big Sam !!
$25
· The Jazz Playhouse
300 Bourbon St
New Orleans, LA 70130
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Tickets · $25
via Eventbrite
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WEDNESDAY,
DECEMBER 22, 2021 AT 12:30 PM – 1 PM
Roosevelt Hotel Lobby Caroling
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
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The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Duration: 30 min
Public
Take in the sights & sounds of the season with Christmas Carols by The Truffle Honeys in New Orleans’s most iconic Christmas spot!
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The City of New Orleans Satellite Office Hours offered through the Office of Business and External Services |
Satellite services will occur every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the East New Orleans Regional Library (5641 Read Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70127).
"Mayor Cantrell has always focused on meeting people where they are. The Office of Business and External Services continues to pursue numerous avenues, including satellite services within our library system and making investments in the City’s digital front door to provide accessible, transparent and accountable City services to all residents and businesses," said Peter Bowen, Deputy CAO, Office of Business and External Services. "As the City continues its post-storm recovery, we are excited to restart the offering of these services in partnership with the East New Orleans Regional Library as we continue the planning phases of future offices as well."
Residents are encouraged to visit the library for staff assistance from the following Office of Business and External Services agencies:
- The City Planning Commission is onsite to answer any general zoning questions and to drop off applications for review.
- The Department of Safety and Permits is assisting customers with permit application questions and applying for permits online.
- The Office of Workforce Development/JOB1 is disseminating general information on their services.
- The Office of Economic Development will have a staff person onsite to assist with questions related to business with the City of New Orleans and pointing constituents to the proper City departments for any other needs.
- The Department of Code Enforcement is intaking new violation complaints and giving status updates on existing cases.
For more information, please contact (504) 658-7100
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FREE Admission to the Ogden Museum of Art for La. Residents
December 23, 2021
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.
Masks required. Ogden Museum will provide face coverings to those who don’t have their own. Purchase tickets in advance.
Who
All ages
Cost
Free for La. Residents
How
RESERVE TIMED
TICKETS HERE
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6 PM CDT – 8 PM CDT
Free Thursday Wine Tasting
Brady's Wine Warehouse
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Join us every Thursday, starting at 6pm, for a free wine tasting!
Join us every Thursday, starting at 6pm, for a free wine tasting! These events will end when supply runs out, so be sure to get here early to ensure a great tasting experience
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SoBou Courtyard Fest-SoBou Sounds
310 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130-2217, United States
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310 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130-2217, United States
Public
SoBou Sounds series is part of the W French Quarter's newest event, SoBou Courtyard Fest.
Featuring Dr. Sick and The Late Greats
When: Every Thursday from 6PM-9PM
Where: SoBou Courtyard at W French Quarter
How: Reservations through OpenTable
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300 Bourbon St
New Orleans, LA 70130
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7:30 PM CT – 10:30 PM CT
Brass-A-Holics at The Jazz Playhouse
$25
· The Jazz Playhouse
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Tickets · $25
via Eventbrite
Public
LIVE MUSIC FROM THE BRASS-A-HOLICS at the Jazz Playhouse
Since 2010, the Brass-A-Holics have been taking their unique sound around the world. Steeped in the deep musical culture of New Orleans, the band brings a heavy dose of go-go funk to the New Orleans brass sound. In a blending of musical cultures stemming from cities separated by more than a thousand miles, a Brass-a-Holics live show takes the New Orleans brass band culture and infuses it with the electricity of Washington D.C.'s go-go. The resulting sound is both captivating and unique.
*Preferred Seating for small parties only. Parties of 8 or more people must inquire via email to cwhitney@sonesta.com to reserve.*
**Special Event valet rate - $5/vehicle. Please provide ticket to event staff for validation. Garage entryways located on both the Bienville and Conti sides of the hotel.
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Hotel Monteleone
214 Royal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-523-3341
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Holiday Tea in Le Salon
$49.12 - $69.03
Sat, Dec 25 - Dec 31
All day
Windsor Court Hotel
300 Gravier Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
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Special holiday English-style tea service, including beverages, scones, sandwiches and desserts, plus live music certain days.
Seatings between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Service includes a properly brewed pot of tea, a glass of sherry, sparkling wine or specialty cocktail, an enchanting selection of English tea sandwiches, seasonal scones with clotted cream and a final course of gourmet desserts.
Reservations are required and can be made by calling (504) 596-4773
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12-25-21
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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Gretna Farmer’s Market
Event Date:
Dec 25, 2021
from 8:30 am - 12:30 am
Event Location:
Gretna Market
301 Huey P Long Ave
Gretna, LA 70053
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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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Week Date Opponent Kickoff TV
16 Mon, Dec. 27 vs Miami 7:15pm ESPN
17 Sun, Jan. 2 vs Carolina 12:00pm FOX
18 Sun, Jan. 9 at Atlanta 12:00pm FOX
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Harmony on Harmony
Concert Series
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Here are the upcoming
Harmony concerts:
All concerts at 5 to 7pm, on 1214 Porch except when indicated
January 1, Concerts
Notice: In January 2022, we will be holding Porch concerts once a month or other special events.
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College Football Playoff: Alabama, Michigan,
Georgia and Cincinnati
make the playoff field
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Alabama, Michigan, Georgia, and Cincinnati are the four teams that will play in the College Football Playoff.
No. 1 seed Alabama will play No. 4 seed Cincinnati in the
Cotton
Bowl
PLAYOFF SEMIFINAL AT THE GOODYEAR COTTON BOWL CLASSIC
Date:Friday, December 31Time:3:30 or 7:30 p.m. ETTV:ESPNStadium:AT&T StadiumCity:Arlington, TexasPhone:817-892-4800
while No. 2 seed Michigan will play No. 3 seed Georgia in the Orange Bowl.
PLAYOFF SEMIFINAL AT THE CAPITAL ONE ORANGE BOWL
Date:Friday, December 31Time:3:30 or 7:30 p.m. ETTV:ESPNStadium:Hard Rock StadiumCity:Miami Gardens, FloridaPhone:305-341-4700
Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Monday, 10 January 2022 20:00
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No. 7 Baylor, from the Big 12 Conference, and No. 8 Ole Miss, from the Southeastern Conference will be featured in the 88th annual Allstate Sugar Bowl on Saturday, January 1, 2022, in the Caesars Superdome. This will be the 60th Sugar Bowl match-up between teams ranked in the Top 10 and the 34th match-up of 10-win teams. The game is scheduled to kick off at 7:45 p.m. (Central) and will be televised by ESPN. |
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LSU to play Kansas State in TaxAct Texas Bowl |
The Southeastern Conference announced on Sunday that the Tigers have been selected to play in the Texas Bowl, where they will face Kansas State at NRG Stadium in Houston on Jan. 4 at 8 p.m. CT on ESPN.
It is the 21st time in the last 22 years that LSU has been selected to a bowl game.
The Tigers finished the season 6-6, winning their final two games to become bowl-eligible with a 27-24 win over Texas A&M.
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Constantinople Stage
New Orleans
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Updated concert calendar:
1201 Constantinople St, New Orleans, LA 70115-3844, United States
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Palm Court Jazz Cafe
With Traditional Jazz Lineup
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The Palm Court Cafe, located at 1204 Decatur Street,
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The Palm Court will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 7 to 11 p.m.. Performances take place from 7:30 to 10:30PM
Palm Court Jazz Cafe will be closed for the holidays December 13 thru January 4
We Wish You All A Very Happy Holiday and look forward to seeing you in 2022
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For more information, visit the website for the Palm Court Cafe. For reservations, call (504) 525-0200. In compliance with COVID-19 safety mandates, all patrons must show proof of vaccination or a negative test from within 72 hours.
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KING CAKE HUB 2022 LOCATIONS
Mid-City’s Zony Mash (3940 Thalia St) will host the main King Cake Hub location while The Gift Shop at Historic New Orleans Collection will host a pop-up second location
Jennifer Samuels, owner of the King Cake Hub, announced the retail King Cake shop will have two new locations for the 2022 Carnival season. The main King Cake Hub will share space with Zony Mash Beer Project. King Cake Hub will be located in the Broad facing portion of the building at 1464 S. Broad Street in New Orleans. Zony Mash is a brewery with a large creative selection of beers created in house. They also have tasting room with 21 brews on tap and being located in the historic Gem Theater they are also a destination for live entertainment. Zony Mash and King Cake Hub will be collaborating to release a special edition King Cake Stout beer which should be ready in time for King Cake Hub’s Annual Carnival Kickoff Party.
This will be King Cake Hub’s fourth year selling a wide assortment of the best king cakes you have ever and never tasted and will include new king cake offerings from several of our partner bakeries. Brennan’s is back this year with their Traditional and Pink Parade king cakes as well as a yet to be revealed “Special Release” filled king cake which all Coterie members will receive on January 6th. In addition to Brennan’s, NOCCA’s students are back in the kitchen working with Steve Himelfarb and the team from now shuttered Cake Cafe offering their hugely popular Goat Cheese Apple and new this year will be a Gluten and Dairy Free cake. Other returning partners are Caludas’s, Cannata’s, Caywood and Randazzo Bakery, Joe Gambino’s Bakery, Hi-Do Bakery, Bywater Bakery, Breads on Oak, Gracious, Bittersweet, Sugar Love and Big Boys Gooey Cakes will be back for season four!
The 2022 King Cake Coterie is on sale now with exciting new offerings and a discount for early shoppers. The Coterie is a King Cake of the Week Club featuring a different king cake each week. Brennan’s is launching Season 4 and then Cannata’s will be debuting a new Salted Caramel King Cake which is sure to be a hit. NOCCA, Bywater, Gracious, Gambino’s and Caluda’s will also be included. The Coterie makes a great holiday gift. In addition to the early bird discount the first 30 Subscribers will receive one of our amazing t-shirts by Studio Mundi!
This will be a bittersweet year as we mourn the loss of Will Samuels who had the crazy genius idea to bring all your favorite king cakes to one shop. Will’s wife and daughter will proudly and joyously continue the legacy which has delighted and overwhelmed king cake lovers for three years.
King Cake Hub will be open daily from 8:30am until 6:00pm beginning January 6 through Lundi Gras. Delivery will be available through Door Dash
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MEET THE STAR OF HELLBOY
50% Demon. 50% Human. 100% ready for FAN EXPO New Orleans. Meet the Hellboy star Ron Perlman when he’s summoned to New Orleans.
There are many more exciting guest announcements to come so watch this space to stay in the know.
Get your tickets NOW.
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Chickie Wah Wah
2828 Canal St.,
New Orleans LA 70119
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7:00 PM-9:00 PM
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Lilli Lewis @8pm Minos the Saint @9-11pm – One cover
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Chickie Wah Wah
2828 Canal St.,
New Orleans LA 70119
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City Recycling Opportunities |
City of New Orleans’ Department of Sanitation announced that the City’s Recycling Drop-Off Center, located at 2829 Elysian Fields Ave., will be open weekly on Saturdays from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. This temporary shift from bi-weekly drop off is in response to a higher demand for recycling while curbside collection is suspended.
Residents participating in the drop-off events should plan for longer than normal wait-times; the New Orleans Police Department will provide traffic control support to help the events run smoothly.
- Orleans Parish residents can drop off the following recyclables:Paper: newspapers, junk mail, phone books, catalogs, office paper
- Corrugated Cardboard
- Boxboard: cereal boxes and soft drink boxes
- Plastics #1 (soda/water bottles) and #2 (milk/juice/shampoo/detergent containers)
- Small metals: aluminum and steel
- Mardi Gras beads
- Batteries: AA, AAA, AAAA, C, D, 6-volt, 9-volt, Lithium
- Light bulbs: incandescent and fluorescent
- Electronics: iPads, tablets, computers, laptops, phones, keyboards, speakers, cables, x-boxes, PlayStations, Wii, MP3/DVD/CD Players, UPS, Circuit boards, portable navigation/GPS devices, inkjet/toner cartridges, digital cameras/video recorders (DVRs), fax machines, small printers, monitors, processors, networking equipment, stereos, security systems
- Televisions: limit 4
- Tires: limit 5
- Glass: limit 50 lbs. (please remove corks and caps)
*Please note: no composting materials accepted at this time.
The City anticipates that curbside recycling collection may resume in Service Area 2 when the new contract begins in early 2022; curbside recycling collection may resume in Service Area 1 by the end of 2021.
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For this event, proof of COVID vaccination (or recent negative PCR test) will be required at the door, and masking while in the venue is mandatory, in accordance with city regulations.
All advance tickets for this event will be held at will call starting one hour prior to the performance. Subscriptions and single tickets are available at the door.
- Regular admission: $35
- Age 35 and Under: $18
- Students with ID: Free, at the door only
- Subscriptions: $175 (seven concerts) / $105 (age 35 and under)
We encourage patrons to arrive early to allow ample time for parking and check-in at the box office. Free parking for Friends of Music performances is available in the Diboll parking lot off Willow Street, and a shuttle is provided before and after the concert. Please note that there is not a pre-concert lecture at this event.
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New Orleans
Friends of
Music Dixon Hall,
Tulane University,
corner of Newcomb Place and Zimpel Street
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Junction Trio
January 11
Stephen Hough, piano
February 8
Musicians from Marlboro with Tessa Lark, violin
March 28
American Brass Quintet
April 25
All concerts at 7:30 p.m.
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City health director
Jennifer Avegno
to serve as
Krewe Du Vieux Queen
The parade is expected to roll on
Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022
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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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