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Sunday December 4, 2022

NATIONAL COOKIE DAY

National Cookie Day on December 4th serves up a sweet treat. Bakers across the country warm up the ovens for holiday baking, and we enjoy giving tins of cookies to friends and family all season long.

We can thank the Dutch for more than windmills and tulips. The English word “cookie” is derived from the Dutch word koekie, meaning “little cake.”

Hard cookie-like wafers have existed for as long as baking has been documented. Not surprisingly, they traveled well, too. However, they were usually not sweet enough to be considered cookies by modern-day standards.

The origin of the cookie appears to begin in Persia in the 7th century, soon after the use of sugar became common in the region. They then spread to Europe through the Muslim conquest of Spain. Cookies were common at all levels of society throughout Europe by the 14th century, from the royal cuisine to the street vendors.

Cookies arrived in America in the 17th century. Macaroons and gingerbread cookies were among the popular early American cookies.

In most English-speaking countries outside of North America, the most common word for cookie is “biscuit.” In some regions, both terms, cookies, and biscuits are used.

Cookies are classified into different categories, with the most common ones being:

Bar cookies – Drop cookies – Filled cookies

Molded cookies – No bake cookies

Pressed cookies – Refrigerator cookies

Rolled cookies – Sandwich cookies

Art for All presented by The Helis Foundation

Providing Free Admission for Louisiana Residents to New Orleans' Most Beloved Cultural Institutions

The Helis Foundation is committed to providing access to our rich heritage by underwriting free admission for all Louisiana residents to some of New Orleans' most beloved cultural institutions. The Helis Foundation's mission is to advance access to the arts while continuing a family legacy of philanthropic support to the New Orleans community.

Contemporary Arts Center- Free for LA residents on Sundays
New Orleans Museum of Art- Free for LA residents on Wednesdays
New Orleans Botanical Garden- Free for LA residents Wednesdays
The Ogden Museum- Free for LA residents Thursdays
Louisiana Children's Museum Free for LA residents the second Sunday of every month

Steinhauer Productions

Make plans to attend Louisiana's biggest arts & crafts expo December 2nd, 3rd and 4th at the St. Tammany Fairgrounds in Covington, Louisiana 9AM-5PM each day and shop until you drop.

Grab a friend and spend the day shopping until your heart is content. As always there will be lots of good old-fashioned cooking, and vendors from 20+ states, and 500 booths. $5 for adults and children under 13 are free. Plenty of free parking. Totally covered shopping.

Visit ChristmasExtravaganzaExpo.com for more details. Remember to shop local. There will be lots of unique gifts to purchase to put under your tree

TEDDY BEAR TEA

Enjoy the experience that has been generations in the making. Our elves are busily preparing for this popular event that delights and excites children of all ages!

Santa and Mrs. Claus will welcome you and your children to enjoy a presentation of delicious holiday food, specialty teas, and tasty pastries, as well as sparkling wine and mimosas for parents. Individual seats are available for pre-paid, non-refundable purchase.

December

4,7.11,17, 18,21, 22. 23, 24, 27

9am, 11am, 2pm

The Roosevelt New Orleans

130 Roosevelt Way

New Orleans, LA 70112

Myths & Magic Weekend

9:45 AM to 5:00 PM

DEC: 4, 10 & 11 of 2022

(Rain or Shine)

November 20

46468 River Rd, Hammond, LA 70401

Plaquemines Parish Fair & Orange Festival

Fort Jackson

Fri, Dec 4

Carnival Armbands:

Sunday 10 am - 5 pm - $40.00

TODAY AT 11 AM – 4 PM

Day at the Races

Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots

Join us here at Palmettos on Sundays from

10 am to 3 pm for an authentic

Louisiana Jazz Brunch.

1901 Bayou Ln,

Slidell, LA 70458-3227

JAZZ BRUNCH HOURS

SUNDAY

12-4--22

10 am – 3 pm

Prefer to make your reservation via phone?

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

Swamp Fête

Audubon Zoo

6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
(504) 861-2537

10 am to 4:30 pm

Celebrate south Louisiana culture during Swamp Fête at Audubon Zoo! Cajun and Zydeco music, dancing, a Cajun menu served in the Cypress Knee Café, authentic traditional crafts, and native Louisiana animals highlight this family-fun event at the Zoo December 3-4 from 10 am to 4:30 pm. Last entry will be at 4pm.

Swamp Fête is included with Zoo admission and complimentary for Audubon Nature Institute Members. Live music and dancing will be held at the Capital One Stage and in the Cajun Ballroom.

Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts

Disney's Frozen Jr

Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts

325 Minor St Kenner, LA 70062

Dec 2022

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Based on the 2018 Broadway musical, this 1-hour junior version of the family Disney favorite brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life onstage, featuring all of the memorable songs from the animated Disney film. A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, expanding upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with mystical adventure, and plenty of humor, this wintertime spectacle is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!. Plan your family holiday outing now! Audience members can also purchase a meet & greet with photo op on the stage after the show with their favorite characters! Rated G

Directed by Kelly Fouchi

SIX

The Saenger Theatre

1111 Canal St New Orleans, LA 70112

Dec 2022

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From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an exuberant celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over. The New York Times says SIX “TOTALLY RULES!” (Critic's Pick) and The Washington Post hails SIX as “Exactly the kind of energizing, inspirational illumination this town aches for! The Broadway season got supercharged!” Written by Toby Marlow & Lucy Moss

The Family Line is very sweet and powerful at the same time!

The show's plot is an original performance inspired by the histories of the BK House and the 1892 General Strike,

when over 30,000 New Orleans workers walked off the job to fight for shorter work days, increased pay, and ‘closed’

union shops. It was a successful interracial organizing event that shut down the city for days before winning workers’

historic rights. The new immersive play is produced by Goat in the Road and set in the HIstoric BK House and Gardens,

so during the show, audience members will be able to explore the historic property, following the characters and storylines

they choose. The production will take place on the ground level of the courtyard and surrounding buildings, making it

accessible to all. This stately 1826 mansion in the French Quarter contains collections from the Beauregard Family and

from noted author Frances Parkinson Keyes.

Extended 3 weeks:

December 4 - December 18, 2022

Wednesdays & Thursdays at 7:30pm / Fridays at 6 pm & 8 pm / Sundays at 2:30 pm

The Historic BK House & Gardens (across from the Old Ursuline Convent)

1113 Chartres Street, French Quarter New Orleans

Holiday Inn

6400 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA 70003-4358, United States

Event by Jefferson Performing Arts Society

6400 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA 70003-4358, United States

Tickets

ci.ovationtix.com/35874/production/1120329

Public

· Anyone on or off Facebook

Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin

Book by Gordon Greenberg and Chad Hodge

Based on the Film from Universal Pictures

Holiday Inn, The New Irving Berlin Musical is a 2016 Broadway musical based on the 1942 film of the same name. The libretto is by Gordon Greenberg and Chad Hodge, with music and lyrics by Irving Berlin. Based on the classic film, this joyous musical features thrilling dance numbers, laugh-out-loud comedy, and a parade of hit Irving Berlin songs, including “Blue Skies,” “Easter Parade,” “Steppin’ Out With My Baby,” “Heat Wave,” and “White Christmas.” Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn tells the story of Jim, who leaves the bright lights of show business behind to settle down on his farmhouse in Connecticut. He quickly discovers life isn’t the same without a bit of song and dance. So Jim and Linda, a spirited schoolteacher with talent to spare, turn the farmhouse into a fabulous inn that celebrates each holiday, from Thanksgiving to the Fourth of July.

Great Job on the Parade

Children's Hospital and Barry Kern

Deutches Haus Christmas Market 2022

Sunday, December 4th 11 AM – 4 PM

The 4th Annual Christkindl Markt will be held In the tradition of German seasonal markets

There will be booths for Christmas shopping and treats. New this year will be evening shopping under lights.

Multiple vendors (about 70!) will be selling authentic German Ornaments, art work, fiber, wood, hand blown glass,

ceramics, jewelry, candles, chocolate, roasted nuts and other sweets and treats. All will be great for gifts.

Sausages, gluhwein (mulled wine) plus hot chocolate will be available.

The event is free and open to the public

DEUTSCHES HAUS

1700 Moss Street, Bayou St John, New Orleans

Telephone: (504) 522-8014

TODAY AT 11 AM – 5 PM

Backyard Art Market

3101 Tchoupitoulas St,

New Orleans, LA 70115-1125, United States

Disco Warehouse

3101 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70115-1125, United States

Duration: 6 hr

Public

New Orleans City Park

Daily Train Rides are BACK on track(s)! Make a pass through the Park on the iconic City Park Train Wednesday-Sunday from 11am-4:30pm.

Hotel Monteleone

214 Royal Street

New Orleans, LA 70130

504-523-3341

Larger Version

TODAY AT 12 PM

Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots

1751 Gentilly Blvd New Orleans, LA 70119

8 races

Nov 27Dec , 2022

RACE 1 1:15PM

After two-year absence, Norco Christmas Parade returning to River Parishes on Dec. 4

Shan Bailey

NORCO, La. - ‘Tis the season for the return of a River Parishes holiday tradition. After a two-year absence, the Norco Christmas Parade returns on Dec. 4.

The Norco Civic Association confirmed the parade will roll again with the theme “Norco Honors Our First Responders,” which was set for 2021 before Hurricane Ida forced organizers to cancel a second year. In 2000, the parade was nixed due to COVID-19.

Stephen Weber, president of the Norco Civic Association, says bringing the family-friendly holiday tradition back to the community was truly a team effort.

“I’m proud to say that this event is a testament to the community of Norco and our surrounding communities in St. Charles Parish that work together to introduce and usher in the spirit of the Christmas season,” Weber said.

The Norco Christmas Parade kicks off the holiday season in the River Parishes with floats, classic cars and marching groups.

Festivities begin with Santa and Mrs. Claus flying in by helicopter and landing on the levee at the corner of Apple Street and River Road around 12:45 p.m. Then, the parade rolls at 1 p.m. starting at the corner of Apple Street and River Road and culminating at the Norco Town Square near Apple Street and River Road.

Several marching groups will also join the parade including the 610 Stompers, Ain’t Misbehavin’ Social Club, the Star Wars 501st Legion Marchers, the Krewe des Fleurs marchers, Shriners Dune Buggies, New Orleans Pelicans Masters Touch Drumline and the Bowzer’s Riding Club. A number of area school bands, dance teams and spirit groups will also march along with the parade.

Organizers say the River Region Ballet will also feature the main characters from its “The Nutcracker” production marching in the parade.

Live Jazz

Sunday – Thursday

10:00am – Till

Friday – Saturday

10:00am – Till

Fritzel's European Jazz Club

733 Bourbon St.,

New Orleans LA 70116

The Amazing Acro-Cats Meowy Catmas Special!

The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret

2240 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana

For the month of December we feature our Meowy Catmas special - purrformances 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 holiday 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 309 cats and kittens, some of them being from Mew Orleans!

This two-hour show has very limited tickets so we suggest buying online to get make sure you get your seats. This show sells out! Our Very Important Cat People (VICP seating) get front row seats and they sell out the fastest.

SEATING OPTIONS & PRICING:

Each VICP ticket receives a Pawbill (think playbill for cats). Additional Pawbills are available for sale at the merch table.

Very Important Cat People (VICP floor): $50 very very front row seating literally on the floor, you can practically touch the cats! (but please, do not touch the cats.)

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): $50 1st two rows of seating in chairs.

General Admission Seating: $40 the rest of the theater area seating, in chairs.

Tickets at the Door (if available): Add $5 to above stated prices, discounts do not apply to door ticket sales.

DISCOUNT DAYS: Get $5 off each online ticket purrchased for our first week of shows December 1-4, 2022! Prices are reflected for these dates online only.

Buy online to save money!

https://meowycatmas.brownpapertickets.com/

The lobby will open one hour prior to showtime and seating begins a half hour later. The Meet & Greet for all attendees will occur AFTER the show!

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!

Dec 2022

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Green Wave rout Knights to win AAC, clinch first major bowl berth since 1939

Tulane wins its first conference championship since being crowned Conference USA champs in 1998

Sunday, Dec. 4, 3 p.m.

Holy Name of Jesus Church, 6367 St. Charles Ave.

Presented by the Loyola College of Music and Media, the annual “Christmas at Loyola” event will feature students and faculty from the university’s music program celebrating the holidays. Performing this year will be the Loyola Chorale and Chamber Singers, Loyola Strings, Brass Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble and Dr. St. Julien on the organ.

Free and open to the public.

City of Slidell, Louisiana

In preparation for the Olde Towne Slidell Community Christmas Golf Cart Parade, streets in Olde Towne Slidell will start closing at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4. Please refer to the map to see which streets will be closed.

Once bollards are in place, any vehicle that is inside the perimeter of the safety zone will not be able to exit Olde Towne until after 8 p.m., when the parade ends and bollards are removed. “Special Event No Parking” signs will be placed throughout Olde Towne.

Once the bollards are in place, no vehicles will be able to enter or leave the safety zone in Olde Towne, so please don’t park or leave your vehicles in Olde Towne after 3 p.m.

TODAY AT 3 PM – 7 PM

Angel Spectacular 2022!!

Kamp Bar

2317 Hickory Ave, Harahan, LA, United States, Louisiana
(504) 737-5267

The NOLA Angels would like to invite you to our end of year show & fundraiser, our Angel Spectacular!!!

Come join us for an evening of entertainment & fun as we perform our dances from the past 12-months & announce our 2022-2023 Team!!!

I'm addition to performances by your, Harahan based, NOLA Angels, we will also have a cash bar, and a silent auction.

Children are welcome but are restricted to the outside area (the performing stage is outside)

We look forward to seeing you!!!

Sunday December 4th

3pm - 7pm

Kamp Bar, Hickory, Harahan

Entry: $5 payable on entry (Entry is free for children & those performing)

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

LSU Women's Basketball

The Tigers will play in their first true road game of the season on Sunday at 4 p.m. CT when they take on Tulane in New Orleans.

Dec. 11 vs. New Orleans – Postgame Autographs

Dec. 14 vs. Lamar – First Responders Appreciation

Jan. 1 vs. Vanderbilt – New Year’s Brunch

Jan. 5 vs. Texas A&M – Educator Appreciation

Jan. 15 vs. Auburn – Family Day & Alumni Day

Jan. 19 vs. Arkansas – We Back Pat and Greek Night

Jan. 30 vs. Tennessee – White Out Game

Feb. 2 vs. Georgia – Turner Syndrome Awareness

Feb. 16 vs. Ole Miss – Play4Kay and Pink Out

Feb. 23 vs. Mississippi State – Senior Night and Gold Game

618 Frenchmen St

Palmetto Bug Stompers

Sunday, December 4

5:00 PM

Ages 21+

Treme Brass Band

Sunday, December 4

9:00 PM

Ages 21+

$10.00

Celebration in the Oaks

Dec. 4 - Jan. 1

City Park’s largest fundraiser has fascinated guests for years as one of the most-spectacular holiday lights festivals in the country. This year, the Driving Tour – featuring the Park’s famous live oak trees swathed in more than a million twinkling lights throughout the 2.25-mile ride – is back in addition to the return of the Walking Tour, complete with marshmallow roasting, unlimited amusement-park rides and access to the iconic Botanical Garden.

WED/THURS/SUN HOURS

Driving Tour: 6pm‑10pm

Walking Tour: 6pm‑11pmFRIDAY/SATURDAY HOURS

Driving Tour: 5pm‑11pm

Walking Tour: 5pm‑12amClosed Mondays and Tuesdays (until 12/19)*

Closed 12/24 and 12/31 *Exclusive Bike Nights for Driving Tour only on 11/29, 12/6, 12/13

Entrance for Driving Tour

4 Friederichs Avenue, NOLA 70124

Enter the driving tour at the corner of Wisner Blvd. and Friederichs Ave. Click here for the exact location. Check your GPS carefully as some mapping systems do not show the proper location.

If the vehicle line extends outside of the park, please line up in the right lane of Wisner southbound (from Harrison). Do not turn left onto Friederichs Ave from northbound Wisner.

Entrance for Walking Tour

Amusement Park: 7 Victory Avenue, NOLA 70124 (Enter through Lelong Dr. to Victory Ave.)

Botanical Garden: 5 Victor Avenue, NOLA 70124 (Enter through Lelong Dr. to Victory Ave.)

Both entrances are accessible for the full Walking Tour experience, including the Amusement Park and Botanical Garden.

City of Gretna, Louisiana

Lafreniere Park

Please join us and enjoy the 36th annual Christmas Light display in Lafreniere Park. Enjoy the driving and walking tour from December 2 till December 30, 2022, closed December 25th. Sunday - Thursday 5:30pm till 9:00pm / Friday and Saturday 5:30pm - 10:00pm. See Santa, Minions, Star Wars figures, Hot Wheels racers, and many more exhibits on display for all to enjoy. Be sure to look for our newest special attraction.

Lafreniere Park is proud to welcome WWL Channel 4 as a new sponsor of this annual event. Bring the entire family out to enjoy this annual tradition in the Jewel of Jefferson Parish, Lafreniere Park.

ONLY $10 per car you DO NOT have to buy a ticket for each person only the vehicle.

Lafreniere Park

3000 Downs Blvd, Metairie, LA 70003-3957, United States

Tickets

www.lafrenierepark.org

Andrea Bocelli

A BOCELLI FAMILY CHRISTMAS YouTube Special

Set your reminder now: AndreaBocelli.lnk.to/YTSpecialSR

Andrea, Matteo and Virginia invite you to rediscover the wonder of Christmas with the incredible musical event 'A Bocelli Family Christmas'.

Streaming globally on YouTube on 4th December 2022 at 5pm GMT / 6pm CET / 12pm ET / 9am PT.

In partnership with: music.youtube.com | TBN

In collaboration with: Valle D'Aosta | Courmayeur Mont Blanc

Make your plans now for this Sunday, December 4 for the Gretna Christmas Parade & Christmas Tree Lighting

5:30 PM -7:30 PM

Catch Santa parading on Huey P. Long Avenue (please see route is attached). Watch Santa light the Christmas tree and enjoy the family friendly festivities. Refreshments will be available. The German- American Cultural Center will have pretzels, brats, and beer for purchase.

Holiday Concerts at

St. Louis Cathedral

and

St. Anna’s Episcopal Church

Join us as we celebrate 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. Concerts at St. Louis Cathedral located in Jackson Square take place at 6pm on December 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15 and include Da Lovebirds featuring Robin Barnes, Shades of Praise, Rickie Monie & Friends, a special Christmas Concert at 5:30pm on December 18 and more. Concerts at St. Anna’s Episcopal Church take place at 5pm on Saturday, December 3, 10 and 17 and include The Friendly Travelers, Papo y Son Mandao and Joy Clark. All concerts are free and open to the public. Start planning your concert

December 5, 6, 13, 15: Jackson Square Concert Series: This holiday tradition brings a mythical aura to the experience of holiday carols, setting local musicians, church choirs, and singers of all genres against the Gothic splendor of the historic St. Louis Cathedral or Anna's Episcopal Church. Free and open to the public. 6 pm–7 pm. holiday.neworleans.com. See the schedule below:

DECEMBER 5: DA LOVEBIRDS FEATURING ROBIN BARNES
DECEMBER 6: RACHEL VAN VOORHEES
DECEMBER 7: SHADES OF PRAISE
DECEMBER 8: JOHN BOUTTÉ
DECEMBER 10: PAPO Y SON MANDAO (ANNA'S)
DECEMBER 12: ANDRÉ BOHREN WITH THE ELECTRIC YAT QUARTET
DECEMBER 13: RICKIE MONIE & FRIENDS
DECEMBER 14: CAMERON DUPUY AND THE CAJUN TROUBADOURS
DECEMBER 15: LA NOCHA BUENA: SPANISH CHRISTMAS MUSIC OF THE NEW WORLD
DECEMBER 17: JOY CLARK (ANNA'S)
DECEMBER 18: THE ST. LOUIS CATHEDRAL CHRISTMAS CHOIR CONCERT

Concert Schedule

French Quarter Festivals, Inc. Holiday Concert Series:

from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

French Quarter Festivals, Inc. Holiday Concert Series: The Friendly Travelers

December 3

from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

French Quarter Festivals, Inc. Holiday Concert Series: Da Lovebirds featuring Robin Barnes

December 5 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

French Quarter Festivals, Inc. Holiday Concert Series: Rachel Van Voorhees

December 6 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

French Quarter Festivals, Inc. Holiday Concert Series: Shades of Praise

December 7 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

French Quarter Festivals, Inc. Holiday Concert Series: John Boutté

December 8 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

French Quarter Festivals, Inc. Holiday Concert Series: Papo y Son Mandao

December 10 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

French Quarter Festivals, Inc. Holiday Concert Series: André Bohren with the Electric Yat Quartet

December 12 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

French Quarter Festivals, Inc. Holiday Concert Series: Rickie Monie & Friends

December 13 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

French Quarter Festivals, Inc. Holiday Concert Series: Cameron Dupuy and the Cajun Troubadours

December 14 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

La Noche Buena: Spanish Christmas Music of the New World

December 15 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

French Quarter Festivals, Inc. Holiday Concert Series: Joy Clark

December 17 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

The St. Louis Cathedral Christmas Choir Concert entitled: Noel, The Story of Christmas

December 18 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

The Palm Court Jazz Cafe presents fine dining with live traditional jazz. Normal opening hours are Wednesday through Sunday, from 7pm to 11pm.

Reservations: (504) 525-0200

1204 Decatur Street

New Orleans LA, 70116

Phone: (504) 525 - 0200

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Leroy Jones & Sunday Night Swingsters

05
CLOSED 06
CLOSED 07
Lars Edegran & Palm Court Jazz Band 08
Leroy Jones & Katja Toivola w/Crescent City Joymakers 09
Kevin Louis & Yolanda Robinson w/Palm Court Jazz Band 10
Will Smith & Palm Court Jazz Band 11
Sunday Night Swingsters 12
CLOSED 13
CLOSED 14
Lars Edegran & Palm Court Jazz Band 15
Duke Heitger & Tim Laughlin w/Crescent City Joymakers 16
Kevin Louis & Yolanda Robinson w/Palm Court Jazz Band 17
Will Smith & Palm Court Jazz Band 18
Duke Heitger & Sunday Night Swingsters

19 - January 3 Closed for the holidays

Happy Holidays and see you in January

The Back Room at Buffa's

1001 Esplanade Avenue

New Orleans, LA 70116

Live Music

Every

Thursday thru Monday

All Ages Welcome!

The Back Room at Buffa's Bar & Restaurant

kets

· 1001 Esplanade Avenue,New Orleans,70116,US

504) 949-0038

Buy TicketsBuffa’s is committed to paying our musicians fairly while also protecting our customers during the remainder of the pandemic. In order to do this we are selling full tables intead of individual seats for each show.

Tickets

Rare Artifacts come to New Orleans for Exhibition on Spanish Colonial Era

(504) 949-0696

626 Frenchmen Street

New Orleans, La 70116

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.

APPEARING:

December 4th:

EXTENDED trio

Rossignoli . Booth . Webb

December 8th:

Reggie Houston Trio

A Legend Comes Home

December 9th:

Alexey Marti & Afrogumbo

Official Birthday Celebration!

December 10th:

Herlin Riley Quartet

The Baron of the Boom Boom

December 11th:

Dr. Michael White

& The Liberty Quartet

December 15th:

Masakowski Family & Friends

Annual Holiday Show

December 16th:

Jason Marsalis Quartet

wsg Charlie Gabriel

Tribute to Ellis Marsalis

December 17th:

Phillip Manuel

Annual Christmas Concert

December 18th:

Oscar Rossignoli

solo show

December 22nd:

The Bridge Trio

Home for the Holidays

December 23rd:

Victor Goines Quartet

A Legend Comes Home

December 24th:

Christmas Eve

CLOSED

December 25th:

Christmas Day

CLOSED

December 29th:

Tribute to Dr. Lonnie Smith

with Davell Crawford, Joe Krown, Kyle Roussel,

Detroit Brooks, Joe Dyson, +sg

December 30th:

Davell Crawford & Company

One Night Only!

December 31st:

New Year's Eve

with

Mahmoud Chouki

New World Ensemble

January 1st:

New Year's Day

with

Herlin Riley

Quartet

LOCATION:

SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO

626 Frenchmen St.

New Orleans, LA 70116

504-949-0696

www.snugjazz.com for Tickets

General Inquiries: info@snugjazz.com

Show Inquiries: shows@snugjazz.com

ADMISSION:

GENERAL SEATING

$20.00 - $40.00

SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO

626 Frenchmen St.

New Orleans, LA 70116

504-949-0696 to purchase tickets

ADMISSION:

GENERAL $25.00 - $40.00

Kermit's Treme Mother In Law Lounge

· New Orleans

Catches a Bullets Sports Bar at 6 o’clock every Thursday

Fridays at the blue Nile at 11

Sundays at the Mother in Law Lounge at 6

And Tuesdays at the Mother in Law Lounge at 6

Spanish New Orleans and the Caribbean / La Nueva Orleans y el Caribe españoles

A bilingual exhibition / Una exposición bilingüe

November 2, 2022–January 22, 2023 /

Tuesday/martes–Saturday/sábado, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m; Sunday/domingo, 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

520 Royal Street, Tricentennial Wing, 1st Floor

Free ticketed admission / Acceso gratuito con entrada

About the Exhibition / Sobre la exposición

New Orleans has long been identified—by locals, tourists, and historians alike—with its French heritage. A groundbreaking exhibition at The Historic New Orleans Collection restores balance to that assessment. During four decades under Spanish rule (1762–1803), the city experienced natural disaster, diplomatic tensions, and demographic transformation. Despite numerous challenges, Spanish New Orleans morphed from a poorly managed outpost on the edge of an empire to a highly urbanized colonial capital—one enriched by the racial and cultural diversity for which it is celebrated today.

Free bilingual display on view Oct. 20, 2022–Jan. 22, 2023

Features more than 120 objects — including maps, documents, furniture, paintings, books and more — from THNOC’s permanent holdings as well as from several institutions in Spain, Mexico and the United States. The display is the first and only time this selection of objects will be presented together in one space.

In a first for THNOC, “Spanish New Orleans and the Caribbean / La Nueva Orleans y el Caribe españoles” will be presented in both English and Spanish.

“Spanish New Orleans and the Caribbean” will be on view on the first level of THNOC’s Tricentennial Wing at 520 Royal St. in the French Quarter from Oct. 29, 2022, through Jan. 22, 2023. Admission is free. Advance reservations are recommended and may be made at my.hnoc.org beginning Thursday, Oct.13, 2022. For more information, visit www.hnoc.org.

The Historic New Orleans Collection

Join us in celebrating the New Orleans debut of "Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition," an interactive experience that offers a glimpse into the past, present, and future of a landmark that has weathered wars, witnessed Napoleon's coronation, withstood a devastating fire in 2019, and is now undergoing a meticulous restoration to return the structure to its former glory.

Each visitor will be issued a HistoPad as their portal into the past that offers unique insight into the cathedral's historical timeline, plus fun activities for the entire family.

After stunning audiences in Paris, Dubai, and Washington DC, we are excited to be only the second US institution to host the exhibition, which will be on view through March 1 in THNOC's Tricentennial Wing at 520 Royal Street.

Admission is free, with timed-ticketing reservations required. Learn more and reserve tickets: hnoc.org/notre-dame

Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition

November 22, 2022–March 1, 2023

Tuesday–Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

520 Royal Street, Tricentennial Wing, 3rd Floor

Free timed admission

WELCOME!

Thank you for visiting A's Toy Soldier Christmas Trees!

We are a locally owned and operated, 3 generation, family business serving our New Orleans and Baton Rouge areas with freshly cut Frasier Fir Christmas Trees, Wreaths and Garland for the past 49 Years direct from our farm!

We look forward to seeing you this year!

4 LOCATIONS FOR THE 2022 SEASON

New Orleans, LA

1546 Robert E Lee

New Orleans, LA 70122

Metairie, LA

8601 Veterans Memorial Blvd

Metairie, LA 70062

Covington, LA

70494 Hwy 21

Covington, LA 70433

Baton Rouge, LA

9440 Perkins Road

Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Saturday, November 19 through

Friday, December 23rd (or until Sold Out)

Hours

9am to 8pm Daily

Enjoy the Outdoors at Audubon Louisiana Nature Center

Audubon Louisiana Nature Center

11000 Lake Forest Blvd

New Orleans LA 70127

Trails are open Monday - Saturday. Interpretive Center and Ranger Programs: Thursday and Saturday 10 am - 2pm.

The walking trails are open at Audubon Nature Center so take your kids on a nice little hike! Audubon Louisiana Nature Center is a cherished community resource. Located adjacent to Joe Brown Park in New Orleans East on 86 acres of hardwood bottomland forest, its creation was a project of the Junior League of Greater New Orleans, opening March 23, 1980. The Main Boardwalk and Adventure Trail are open Mon-Sat 8:30 am - 3:00 and are monitored by rangers. More info

Who

Everyone

Cost

FREE

Trails and facilities are monitored by rangers. Intermittent closures are possible. No admission or tickets required for Nature Trails and Interpretive Center. Group reservations required for education programs and planetarium shows.

NATIONAL DICE DAY

Each year on December 4th, National Dice Day recognizes an ancient gaming tool. Many games incorporate dice as a way to add random challenges or obstacles to the objectives. It’s time to roll the dice and see where you land!

Players typically throw dice onto a flat surface from their hands or a cup. The uppermost face of the die after it comes to rest determines the value of the throw. One popular dice game is craps where wagers are made on the total value of the throw of the dice. Frequently used in board games, players use dice to randomize their moves, commonly by deciding the distance a piece will move on a board. Favorite board games using dice include backgammon and Monopoly.

The origin of dice is uncertain. However, it is known that they have been around for thousands of years. At the Burnt City, an archaeological site in south-eastern Iran, archaeologists unearthed the oldest known dice as part of a 5000-year-old backgammon set.

Players originally made dice from the talus (ankle bone) of hoofed animals. They also used ivory, wood, and plastics in making dice. Dice also come in many shapes and colors.

On Deck for December 4, 2022

National Days

International Days

Cabernet Franc Day
Santa’s List Day
International Cheetah Day
World Wildlife Conservation Day
Global Fat Bike Day – First Saturday in December
International Spirit of the Game Day – First Saturday in December
World Civil Aviation Day – First Saturday in December
World Pear Day – First Weekend in December

On Deck for December 5, 2022

National Days

December 4th Celebrated History

1867

The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry, The Grange for short, was established following the Civil War to bring organized and cooperative farming to a national level. Seven men and one woman founded the first fraternal organization in New York and further memberships opened across the country.

1881

Nathan Cole Jr. and Thomas Gardiner published the first edition of the Los Angeles Daily Times, known today as the Los Angeles Times. By 1882, Harrison Gray Ottis would take over the editing of the paper.

1918

President Woodrow Wilson becomes the first US president to travel to Europe while in office as he sails to for the World War I peace talks in Versailles.

1998

Space shuttle Endeavor with a crew of six launched from Kennedy Space Center on the first mission to begin assembling the International Space Station.

infodemic

[ IN-FOH-DEM-IK ]

coined as a blend of information and epidemic in 2003 by journalist and political scientist David Rothkopf in a Washington Post column

Synonymsnoun

falsehood

invention

opinion

rumor

Antonyms

nountruth

fact

Definition

noun

a massive amount of widely and rapidly circulating information about a particular crisis or controversial issue, consisting of a confusing combination of fact, falsehood, rumor, and opinion

Examples

noun

The company held a press conference to talk about the infodemic of false information spreading throughout the community.

Matthew Dillon

On this day , December 4, 1919, The Historic French Opera House at the corner of Toulouse & Bourbon Street was destroyed by fire. The French Opera house was the first opera house in the United States.

Built in 1859, the French Opera House was the cultural center of New Orleans society and where the first Mardi Gras Rex Queen presentation was held .

It was a Greek Revival, designed by famous architect James Gallier.

The grand auditorium was decorated in red and white and it seated 1,800 people in four tiers.

Operas have been performed in New Orleans since 1790 and hundreds of operas were performed in the old French Opera House.

For sixty years, the Opera House was the hub of Creole society.

On December 5, 1919, the Times-Picayune article published the next day, the writer echoed the words of a stunned city:

"The heart of the old French Quarter has stopped beating

Zack Thompson

Remember this? Hidden gem. Ain’t there no more.

Keith Pop Evans

Holmes for the holidays.

Matthew Dillon

December 3, 1981, was a special party for local invited guests aboard the SS President for the Rolling Stones who were performing their concert in the Superdome on December 5, 1981.

On December 3, 1981, Atlantic Records promoter Bill Graham reserved the Riverboat President for an $85,000 private party which was attended by some 500 people.

Graham was dressed as the boat captain. Young men and women were dressed in Antebellum costumes and Confederate Army uniforms.

Keith Richards hobbled around with a cane while Mardi Gras Indians danced.

Chef Paul Prudhomme provided red beans and rice, gumbo, Cajun popcorn , crawfish pie, hush puppies, fried catfish, blackened redfish salad, crabmeat tortillas, pralines, and pies.

Music provided by:

Deacon John, Dr. John, "Frogman" Henry, Oliver "La La" Morgan, the Neville Brothers with Steven Stills on guitar, The Meters, "Tuts" Washington, Earl King, and the Original 6th Ward Dirty Dozen Band performed.

Guests got on the boat around 7:00pm and didn't get back to the dock until 2 a.m.

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DAILY CALENDAR

Gambit Listings

OnlineWire - New Orleans virtual gig calendar

Welcome to

OffBeat‘s live music listings!

Weekly Brass Band events:

Mondays - New Groove Brass Band at Kermit's Mother-In-Law Lounge (1500 N. Claiborne) - 8pm

Mondays

Big 6 Brass Band at Da Jump Off Lounge (4617 Downman Rd.) - 10pm

Tuesdays - Rebirth Brass Band at Zony Mash Beer Project (3940 Thalia St.) - 8pm

Tuesdays - TBC Brass Band at Maple Leaf Bar (8316 Oak St.) - 10pm

Wednesdays - Stooges Brass Band at Rabbit Hole (1228 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.) - 7pm

Wednesdays - New Breed Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 9pm

Thursdays - Where Y'At Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 9pm

Thursdays - Brass Band Thursdays at Treme Hideaway (1234 N. Claiborne) - 10pm

Thursdays - Stooges Brass Band at The Well Lounge (1600 Basin Street) - 9:30pm

Fridays - Sporty's Brass Band at Bullet's (2441 AP Tureaud Ave) - 9pm

Fridays - Brass Flavor at Blue Nile Balcony Room (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm

Saturdays - Marigny Street Brass Band at Blue Nile Balcony Room (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm

Sundays - TBC Brass Band at Kermit's Mother-In-Law Lounge (1500 N. Claiborne Ave.) - 8pm

Sundays - Hot 8 Brass Band at the Howlin' Wolf - "The Den" (907 S. Peters St) - 9pm

Sundays - Brass Band Sundays at Treme Hideaway (1234 N. Claiborne) - 9pm

Sundays - Street Legends Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm

Free Admission to Contemporary Arts Center

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

Performances in

November 2022

Every Tuesday – Saturday at 10:00 am History Talk

Learn about the rich cultural history that makes New Orleans such a special place.

(At the National Park Service Visitor Center

– 419 Decatur St

MARKETS THIS WEEK:

SUNDAY CITY PARK

WALK UP

Sunday, December 4, 2022

8:00 am - 12 pm

Tad Gormley Stadium

Marconi @ Navarre

VENDOR OF THE WEEK:

Star Nursery

Orange you glad it's citrus season?! Star Nursery is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated citrus nursery and orchard. Dawn Camardelle, the owner and fourth-generation cultivator behind Star Nursery comes from a line of truck farmers turned citrus farmers. Her parents had the idea to expand in the late 60s and early 70s, using their savings to buy trees no bigger than a pencil. It was a slow start, but the family began budding and grafting trees, eventually growing into the bountiful orchard we enjoy today. Learn more about their planting practices by clicking here. Blueberries and veggies like garlic, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, and Dawn’s favorite - creole tomatoes - are also grown on the Belle Chasse farm, though their primary products are the citrus fruits and satsumas we enjoy October through January. Find Star Nursery’s satsumas and garlic at all of our markets throughout the week!

Dec 4

11:00 am - 5:00 pm

FREE

Contemporary Arts Center

900 Camp Street New Orleans LA 70130

National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor | 2701 State Street, New Orleans, LA 70118 504.473.6750/504.866.0200

Dec 2022

TODAY AT 10:30 AM – 2 PM

Jazz Brunch at Antoine's

Antoine's Restaurant

Jazz Brunch at Antoine's!

Enjoy live music table side music along with some classic New Orleans cuisine!

Featuring the Jerry Embree Trio!

Reservations highly recommended!

Visit us at www.antoines.com/reservations or give us a call at (504)581-4422 Ext. 2.

SPA Trio

Monday, December 5

Dixon Hall, Tulane University

7:30 p.m.

Soprano Susanna Phillips, violist Paul Neubauer, and pianist Anne-Marie McDermott, all highly acclaimed solo performers, come together as SPA. Showcasing their respective talents, the trio presents a refined sense of ensemble and unity of artistic vision. Susanna Phillips, in demand by the world's most prestigious orchestras, is dedicated to oratorio works and is an avid chamber music collaborator. As soloist with orchestras worldwide, Paul Neubauer displays the exceptional musicality and effortless playing that led The New York Times to call him "a master musician." Anne-Marie Dermott balances a versatile career as a soloist and collaborator with a repertoire that ranges from Bach and Haydn to Prokofiev and Scriabin.

The SPA Trio appears by exclusive arrangement with Dinin Arts Management & Consulting.

A selection of art and parlor songs from Russia, Italy, and the British Isles, along with treasures by Gounod and Schumann

Plan Your Visit

Monday, December 5, 7:30 p.m.

Tulane University, Dixon Hall

Regular tickets: $35

Under age 35: $18

All students: Free!

Box office opens for sales at 6:30 p.m. (cash/check preferred). All advance tickets are held at the box office will call desk.

Arrive early for a free pre-performance lecture by Dr. John Joyce at 6:30

Free parking is available in the Diboll parking structure off Willow Street, with shuttle service to and from Dixon Hall. Nearby street and other surface parking is often available. We recommend arriving early!

JPL Offers Not One, But Two, ESL Classes This Fall

METAIRIE, LA – The New Neighbor Project will offer a series of in-person English as a Second Language classes at two different libraries on the West Bank this fall.

One ESL class series occurs at 6:30 p.m. on Monday nights at the Gretna Library, 102 Willow Drive, Gretna, .

The second ESL series occurs at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday nights at the Terrytown Library, 680 Heritage Avenue, Terrytown,

These presentations are free of charge and open to the public. There is no registration.

English as a second or foreign language is a language education program for people learning English.

The New Neighbor Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides support to immigrants through donation based ESL classes and citizenship classes, as well as citizenship application assistance and scholarship opportunities to help provide a pathway to citizenship.

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

Every Monday at Kermit’s 9th Ward juke joint with two for one drink starting at six

5119 St Claude Ave

New Orleans, LA 70117

THE ROOSEVELT NEW ORLEANS

Amy Johnson

Absolutely thrilled to be introducing the NEW NOLA Jitterbugs to the world! Music-centered swing dance education that caters to our city's unique cultural, historical, and musical environments. Join us for the next 6 weeks starting on Monday Nov 7th at The Contemporary Arts Center. Classes led by myself Kerry Genese, Andy Reid, Mia Goldsmith Halloran, & Giselle Anguizola, assisted by Ian Michael Monroe, Breonna Jordan, and Sarah St Ores. PLUS live music in the last class to learn from the people who make the music we dance to. Teamwork makes the dream work! ♡♡

When: Weekly Series, Monday Nights, Nov 281 thru Dec 12th

Where: The Contemporary Arts Center - 2nd Floor (900 Camp Street)

Roosevelt Hotel Christmas Concerts in The Lobby- December 5 @

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

FREE

130 Roosevelt Way

New Orleans, 70112 United States +

Come to The Roosevelt Hotel for Christmas concerts performed by local New Orleans choirs, all under the twinkling lights of the Roosevelt Lobby!

Monday, December 5:
St. Paul's
Tuesday, December 6: Christian Brothers
Wednesday. December 7: McGehee
Thursday, December 8: St. Dominic
Friday, December 9: Andrew Jackson Middle School
Monday, December 12: New Voices New Orleans
Tuesday, December 13: Country Day
Wednesday, December 14: Our Lady of Prompt Succor
Thursday, December 15: Kehoe-France
Friday, December 16- St. Mary's Academy

Tom Fitzmorris

Since 1992 when Tom came up with the brilliant idea called the Eat Club, it has been a signature event associated with the Food Show. We have had countless Eat Club events since then, but they ended in late 2019. The 50th-anniversary dinner in September reminded us how much fun the Eat Club dinners were. So...

We are pleased to announce that we are starting them up again, and what better place than one of our favorite restaurants? On Tuesday, December 6th at 6:30pm, we will offer the Reveillon Menu at Trenasse and the price will include wine pairings. The menu is below. It is $85 ++ Wines are included in the price.

We hope to see you there! Reserve by emailing tom@nomenu

Every Tuesday

5 PM – 1 AM

Taco Tuesday/Service Industry Night

Carnaval Lounge

2227 St. Claude Ave.

New Orleans, LA 70117

Carnaval Lounge

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

Swirl Wine Bar & Market

3143 Ponce de Leon Street

New Orleans, LA 70119

400 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116

Tickets

7 PM

Latin Night at Rock n Bowl

Mid-City Lanes Rock n Bowl

3000 S. CARROLTON AVE

New Orleans, LA 70118

Tickets

Mid-City Lanes Rock n Bowl

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

Public

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

The Riverwalk Outlets Hosts Festive Events to Celebrate the Holidays

Enjoy complimentary family-friendly events Dec 68 Dec. 23

NEW ORLEANS – The Riverwalk Outlets is spreading holiday cheer this season with a multitude of festive family-friendly events. From holiday choirs serenading shoppers to exclusive holiday movie screenings on Spanish Plaza, Riverwalk Outlets is helping locals and tourists alike soak in the holiday spirit.

Chanukah at the Riverwalk

On Sunday, Dec. 18, (time TBD) Riverwalk Outlets is partnering with Chabad-Lubavitch of Louisiana for Chanukah at the Riverwalk. The event presented at Spanish Plaza by Chabad-Lubavitch includes the lighting of a giant Menorah in honor of the beginning of Chanukah. The event will feature live traditional Jewish music, kosher cuisine, along with complimentary delicious latkes, Jewish gelt (chocolate candy), dreidels (toys), crafts and more for the whole family.

Riverwalk Jazz Band

On Tuesdays in December the Riverwalk Jazz Band will be strolling the mall serenading shoppers from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Catch them at the Riverwalk on Dec. 6, 13 and 20.

Riverwalk Holiday Choir

On Thursdays in December make sure to stop by the Riverwalk’s food court from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. to take in the sounds of the holidays with talented choirs.

Dec. 8 - Shades of Praise choir

Dec. 22 - Canterbury Carolers

Riverwalk Holiday DJ

On Fridays in December DJ Polo 504 will be spinning holiday favorites from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. throughout the mall. Catch DJ Polo at the Riverwalk on Dec. 9, 16 and 23.

Movies Under the Stars on Spanish Plaza

On Saturday, Dec. 10 and Dec. 17 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. bring the entire family out for a special holiday movie on Spanish Plaza. Complimentary holiday treats will be available along with Santa for photos under the Riverwalk’s Christmas Tree.

Dec. 10 – Arthur Christmas

Dec. 17 – The Grinch (2018 animated version)

In addition to events, the Riverwalk's 75+ retailers will also be offering special deals throughout the holiday season. Make sure to stop by for all of those holiday shopping list items.

Below are the Riverwalk’s holiday hours:

CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day

Black Friday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Christmas Eve: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

CLOSED on Christmas Day

New Year's Eve: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

New Year's Day: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Garden District Christmas Concert

Tuesday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m.

Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 1307 Louisiana Ave.

The celebrated U.S. Marine Forces Reserve Band’s Brass Quintet will perform traditional Christmas carols. Refreshments will be served following the concert.

Free and open to the public. The Marines will collect unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots.

East Bank Regional Library Hosts

Eight Bands as Part of Holiday Programming

METAIRIE, LA – The East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, will host eight musical concerts as part of its holiday programming. Each concert is free of charge and is open to the public.

7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022

Jerusalem Shrine Jazz Orchestra

This big band performs a wide variety of music.

7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022

The Piatigorsky Concert

Internationally renowned performers Evan Drachman, cellist, and Richard Dowling, pianist.

7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2019

American Legion Post 377 Band

The band performs standards as well as holiday music.

7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 15, 2019

New Aurora Saxophone Ensemble

This small group, consisting only of saxophones, performs a variety of tunes.

7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 19, 2022

Mike Scorsone Presents

Musician and teacher Michael Scorsone presents a night of music from young performers.

1 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022

Memory Lane

Jean, Richard and Sam perform holiday music and popular tunes.

7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022

The Jefferson Parish Community Band

The Jefferson Parish Community Band, roughly 50 musicians, returns with a full program of music for every age.

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

December 7, 2022 (Full Cold Moon)

The December 2022 Full Moon, also called Full Cold Moon, will be on Wednesday December 7, 2022 23:08 EST or December 8, 2022 04:08 UTC. It will be the third full moon of the Autumn 2022 season

The Winter Solstice is on the calendar for December 21, 2022 16:48 EST or 21:48 UTC. The December full moon will occur before the Winter season begins.

Full Moon

DECEMBER

December 7

11:09 pm

Full Cold Moon

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

New Orleans, LA 70179

1-22

*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

1 PM – 5 PM

German Coast

Farmers Market-

Westbank Bridge Park

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

Chickie Wah Wah

Boom! Chickie Wah Wah is back! Advance tickets for our December 7 opening night are now available at https://chickiewahwah.com/ and we’re bringing some of our favorite musicians from mid-city who’ve been there from the beginning to kick things off. Come early for the second line and bring a toy for Warren Easton’s Tunes for Toys drive.

TODAY AT 7 PM – 9 PM

Wine Down Wednesday with Steve Burke

St Ann Wine Bar

22 St Ann Drive

Mandeville, LA 70471

If you're looking for a spot to unwind mid-week, we have a seat saved just for you.

Open to close, you can enjoy:

- Half off glasses of your choice of wine

- $5 Cocktails

- $5 Tacos - shrimp, pork or chicken!

- $5 Hummus

Steve Burke + Friends take the stage each Wednesday from 7 pm - 9 pm. Easy listening so you can chat with your friends or enjoy a date night.

St Ann Wine Bar

22 St Ann Drive

Mandeville, LA 70471

TODAY AT 6:30 PM – 8 PM

Mid Week Christmas Carols

2001 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA 70001-5937, United States

Wed, Nov 30

Wed, Dec 7

Wed, Dec 14

Come join us to sing Christmas Carols and have fun activities after

2 PM – 7 PM

Lafreniere Park Farmers Arts Market

3000 Downs Blvd,

Metairie, LA 70003-3957,

United States

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

12-08, 2022

10:00 am

Ogden Museum of

Southern Art

925 Camp St.

New Orleans LA 70130

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

. Purchase tickets in advance.

Who

All ages

Cost

Free for La. Residents

How

RESERVE TIMED

TICKETS HERE

6 PM CDT – 8 PM CDT

Free Thursday Wine Tasting

Brady's Wine Warehouse

Public

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

TODAY AT 6 PM – 10 PM

Night markets

1209 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116-2607, United States

Fri, Dec 9

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Holiday of Lights

Tammany Trace Trailhead

6:00am - 8:30pm

Sing along with carolers, visit with Santa, ride the kiddie rides, and enjoy fare from local food truck vendors.

An annual tradition on Koop Drive, and St. Tammany Parish Government is proud to bring it back to its full glory this year! Fun for children and families, Holiday of Lights is free and open to the public

December 9th

6:00 P.M. - Chahta-Ima Elementary School

6:30 P.M. - Singsations

7:30 P.M. - Fontainebleau Jr. High School Jazz Band

December 10th

6:00 P.M. - Folsom Junior High School

6:30 P.M. - Mary Beth Stone & Helen Stone

7:00 P.M. - Northshore Taekwondo

7:30 P.M. - Northshore Knockouts

WE’RE BACK AT THE BLUE NILE EVERY FRIDAY!!!!

TODAY AT 11 PM

Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers

$20

· 532 Frenchmen Street,New Orleans,70116,US

The City of Slidell celebrates the holiday season with Christmas Under the Stars, an annual celebration of twinkling lights, festive decorations, the Parade of Trees, the life-size Christmas Cottages, Slidell’s Nativity, Christmas songs, and much more. The celebration begins on Friday, Dec. 9th, and Saturday, Dec. 10th at Griffith Park in Olde Towne Slidell. The Parade of Trees will be located at nearby Carey Street Park. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. Admission is free

Running of the Santas returns to the Warehouse District for an unbelievable day of events!

VIP includes Open Bar at Generations Hall/ The Metropolitan!

A HUGE outdoor party with drink specials and GREAT Music!

Doors open at 3PM at Mannings at 5:45PM , the Santas will “RUN”(stumble) a few short blocks down Fulton from the “South Pole” (Mannings) to the “North Pole" (Generations Hall) for live music from New Orlean's very own Flow Tribe + an amazing DJ set from legendary New Orleans producer and DJ, Mannie Fresh

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A portion of the proceeds benefits “That Others May Live” Foundation.

LIVE MUSIC BY FLOW TRIBE at GENERATIONS HALL (aka “North Pole”) starting at 6pm!!!

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET

• Includes admission to Mannings & Generations Hall

• Live entertainment by FLOWTRIBE, MANNIE FRESH and DJ WIXX

• Cutest Santa and Best Costume Contests

• Charitable donation to “That Others May Live” Foundation

VIP TICKET (21+)

$75.00 PRESALE DISCOUNT (Only 200 of these Tickets Available)

SATURDAY AT

9 until Midnight

The Anaïs at

The Bombay Club

Every Saturday

Daniel Meinecke joins me on piano

Join us for an evening of Jazz and Cocktails at The Bombay Club.

830 Conti St

New Orleans, LA 70112

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!

Gretna Farmer’s Market

Event Date:

from 8:30 am - 12:30 am

Gretna Market

301 Huey P Long Ave

Gretna, LA 70053

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

TODAY AT 6 PM – 7:30 PM

Free Holiday Movie Series

Faubourg Beer

Don't miss our free Holiday Movie Series! Catch your favorites on the big screen outside at our brew park. Enjoy food by Fete au Fete, delicious craft beer, a holiday photo op and FREE popcorn!

Dec 10th at 6pm – The Polar Express

Dec 17th at 6pm– Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Polar Express Day - Sat, Dec 10 2pm-7:30pm

Join us for Polar Express Day on December 10th from 2-7:30pm!

- FREE Screening of The Polar Express at 6pm

- FREE holiday train to ride kids around our spacious outdoor brew park from 2-5:30pm

- FREE Kids Ornament Painting 2-5:30pm

- FREE Popcorn

- Face Painter 2-5:30pm

- Food from Fete au Fete

- Holiday Photo Op

While the movies are FREE, we are offering VIP Picnic Table & Chair Reservations.

Reserve a VIP table! Reservation gets you one picnic table with seating for up to six guest, close up viewing of the screen, and one beer bucket filled with six 16oz Faubourg Lagers! Reserve > https://bit.ly/3EsfZQS

Reserve two Adirondack chairs! Reservation gets you two Adirondack chairs, close up viewing of the screen, and two 16oz Faubourg Lagers! Reserve > https://bit.ly/3OgcAsN

Our outdoor brew park features three bocce ball courts, disc golf, corn hole, giant Jenga and many more yard games. Plenty of activities to keep the children engaged while the adults unwind. You can even bring in your own chairs, blankets and umbrellas, just no outside food or drink.

Please note: These are not ticketed events. Movies are FREE and beer and food will be available for purchase. Please no outside food or drinks.

Don’t want to to drive? Take a Rideshare to OR from the brewery, show a bartender your receipt and get $10 off your tab!

Open to all ages and dog-friendly.

Location: Faubourg Brewing Co.

3501 Jourdan Rd.

New Orleans, LA 70126

12-13-22

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.

Ponchatoula Country Market

CCC Christmas in Lafreniere Park Run/Walk

New Orleans-area runners and walkers dressed in holiday costumes and attire will take part in the third-annual Christmas in Lafreniere Park Run/Walk on Saturday, December 10 at 3 p.m. Race officials invite families and costumed runners and walkers of all ages to participate in this year’s inaugural two-mile event. The event will feature Pictures with Santa from 2:30 – 4:30 pm and food including Blue Runner gumbo, cookies, fruit, and Chee Weez.

Ponchatoula Country Market will have extended hours for the tree lighting and parade! Come get some of your shopping done!!

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2022 AT 4 PM

A Nightmare Before Delusion Pub Crawl & Block Party!

St. Roch Tavern

1200 St Roch Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
(504) 945-0194

Krewedelusion presents:

The Nightmare Before Delusion

Join us in your favorite "Nightmare Before Christmas" costume or any fun holiday look for an epic themed pub crawl and block party on December 10th! We'll meet up at St. Roch Tavern where VIP guests can pick up their goodies! We'll then mosey on down to St. Claude to enjoy special holiday drinks, two food trucks and the chance to purchase raffle tickets for great holiday gifts and a fabulous Nola staycation!

Tickets:

Early Birds tickets until

December 6th - $10

Early Bird VIP tickets until

December 6th - $25

Regular tickets - $15

VIP tickets - $35

Vip tickets include:

* Button for special drink discount at the participating bars

* Collectable 'Jack' silicone bracelet

* Hot Peppermint Cocoa

* Turkey Poboy from Parkway Bakery

* Wearable miniature lighted lantern

Regular ticket includes a collectable button to wear and show the bartenders for their holiday drink special!

SCHEDULE:

4:00pm – St. Roch Tavern – Holiday Drink Special – Hot Apple Cider with Cinnamon Liquor

5:30pm – Procession led by the Browncoat Brass Band to St. Claude Avenue

5:30pm – 7:00pm – Allways Lounge – Holiday Drink Special – “Meowmoscow Mule”

5:30pm – 7:30pm – Hi-Ho – Lounge – Holiday Drink Special – “Jabba Juice”

7:00pm – 10pm – Kajun’s Pub – Holiday Drink Special – “Coffee Rum Splash”

8:00pm – 9:00pm – Siberia – Holiday Drink Special - TBD

FOOD TRUCKS - Located on the neutral ground between Kajun's Pub & Hi-Ho Lounge

Bluish BBQ - Specially priced menu item for ticket holders - TBD

Paddy Daddy Stuffed Burgers - Specially priced menu item for ticket holders - TBD

Handel’s Messiah

Sunday, Dec. 11, 2 p.m.

St. Mary’s Assumption Church, 923 Josephine St.

The Symphony Chorus of New Orleans presents the Baroque classic oratorio Messiah by George Frideric Handel. The orchestra is conducted by Steven Edwards.

Tickets are $20 to $77.50 and are available at www.symphonychorus.org

Historic BK House & Gardens

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2022 AT 6 PM

A Very Merry Pops Concert with Anaïs St. John and Harry Mayronne

Historic BK House & Gardens

1113 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
(504) 523-7257

Tickets · $30 - $40

Public

Celebrate the holidays with A Very Merry Pops Concert featuring Anaïs St. John and Harry Mayronne!

They'll rock the holidays with Christmas favorites such as 'Santa Baby,' 'Joy to the World,' and 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree'!

Doors are at 5:30pm with the performance starting at 6pm.

This is a Bring Your Own Beverage event! We suggest bringing extra cups and bottle openers with you.

About Anaïs and Harry:

Together Anaïs and Harry have been featured at the New Orleans Jazz Fest, French Quarter Fest, and the New Orleans Jazz Museum, as well as venues in New Orleans and NYC. Elegant and seductive, Anaïs, originally trained in opera, has appeared at Jazz Ascona in Switzerland and the Umbria Jazz Fest in Italy. Harry has appeared in clubs in NYC, Berlin, and at the Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, WV.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2022 AT 5:30 PM

"I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" community concert

St. Matthew's United Methodist Church

Join us for a community Christmas concert featuring the Jefferson Parish Community Band, the Next Generation Jazz Band, plus our chancel choir and bell choir! Completely free and open to all!

December 11th and 18th

7 o’clock

Monkey Hill Bar 6100 Magazine

Admission: $20

Reservations: 504-202-0986 or melonsongs@gmail.com

Ahh! They’re back releasing another year of Christmas revelry and angst. Alden Hagardorn, Heidi Melancon, Alfred Richard, Hector Ventura and Philip Melancon will be singing their heartfelt hijinks to an unsuspecting public.

What’s in the show? Anything from Tupelo’s “Here Comes Santa Clause” to New Orleans’ “Please Come Home for Christmas”, or Buenos Aires’ “Ven A Mi Casa”, from Uptown’s “Isle of Misfit Latoyas” to Downtown’s “Santa Got Held Up at Gunpoint”, plus two dozen various chestnuts and oyster shells guaranteed to warm your cockles.

Click here to reserve a space!

Grande Krewe Friends!

Tuesday and Wednesday, December 13th and 14th at 6:30 PM

It's the holiday season and what better way to celebrate than a warming sip of cognac or a festive glass of bubbles! We're excited to feature Rémy Martin Cognac along with some carefully selected grower champagne producers to put you in the holiday spirit! We'll be discussing what makes Cognac such a unique and sought-after libation and why grower Champagne producers are in such high demand! This is a great way to learn a little more about these products and why they'll make the perfect gift for the wine and spirits lover in your life!

These special evenings are limited to 12 participants so sign up now! Only $45 per person!

Shop in store at 2305 Decatur St.

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

The Ho Ho Ho Show with Kate Fagan

Toast the season of Nice & Naughty with us.

Get Tickets Now: BroadsideNola.com

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2022 AT 11:30 AM – 2 PM

Round Table Luncheon Saluting the Holiday 2022

Briquette

701 South Peters New Orleans, LA

AS in the past the annual, festive Round Table Luncheon Saluting the Holidays is going to be a spectacular RTL in which the entertainment will include among others Suzaune Yee McKamey

doing the 12th Day of Christmas. Some of the days are already taken so please contact Don Rees at 504-307-9491. if you have not made your reservation do so now before it is sold out: $75all inclusive. RSVP to Margarita Bergen via Venmo, Zelle (Chase Bank), or by sending a check for $75 to Margarita Bergen, 811 Marigny Street, Unit C, New Orleans, LA 70117

LUNA Fête, Arts New Orleans' 9th annual free light, art, and technology festival, presented by the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and New Orleans and Company. The festival is December 15 - 18 from 6 - 10 pm at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center pedestrian park. This year’s festival theme is “Wild Creation" and we encourage you to come dressed in your best light-up fashion!