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Thursday February 4, 2021
Carnival season 2021 will look different without our traditional Mardi Gras parades. In true New Orleans fashion, our residents formed a new Krewe ¨Krewe of House Floats¨ to keep the celebration going and to help our fellow residents who have been affected by the cancellation of our traditional parades. Krewe of House Floats is a new way to celebrate our Mardi Gras traditions in a safe social distance way but with all the creativity, music and fun that is characteristic of NOLA. With over 5000 Houses participating, the Krewe of House Floats has crowned Big Freedia as The Grand Marshal of the inaugural Krewe of House Floats! We are including the list of house floats located on the Westbank so you can plan your socially distanced tour any time between February 4 and Mardi Gras Day February 16. Come out and celebrate this new tradition and make a donation to help Krewe of House Floats help those who work hard every year to make the ¨greatest FREE show on Earth¨ possible. 
Westbank - Algiers House Floats 
Algiers Point

235 Olivier St, New Orleans 70114
301 Olivier Street, New Orleans, LA 70114
312 Olivier St, New Orleans, LA 70114
322 Olivier New Orleans, LA 70114
416 Olivier St., New Orleans, LA 70114
536 Olivier St., New Orleans, LA 70114
623 Olivier St., New Orleans, LA 70114
521 Olivier Street, New Orleans, LA 70114
404 Olivier St, New Orleans LA 70114
611-613 Seguin Street, New Orleans 70114
316 Seguin Street, New Orleans, LA 70114
633 Seguin St., New Orleans LA 70114
501 Seguin St, Suite A, New Orleans, LA 70114
511 Seguin Street, New Orleans, LA 70114
525 Seguin St., New Orleans, LA 70114
530 Seguin St., New Orleans, LA 70114
600 Seguin St., New Orleans, LA 70114
524 Seguin St., New Orleans, LA 70114
534 Seguin St., New Orleans, LA 70114
535 Seguin St., New Orleans, LA. 70114
428 Vallette Street, New Orleans LA 70114
245 Vallette Street, New Orleans, LA 70114
401 Vallette St., New Orleans LA 70114
402 Vallette New Orleans, LA 70114
404 Vallette Street, New Orleans LA 70114
417 Vallette Street, New Orleans, LA 70114
605 Vallette Street, New Orleans, LA 70114
619 Vallette St., New Orleans, LA 70114
349 Vallette Street, New Orleans, LA 70114
305 Vallette St, New Orleans LA 70114
616 Vallette Street, New Orleans 70114
504-506 Vallette Street, New Orleans, LA
256 Elmira Avenue New Orleans, LA 70114
518 Elmira Avenue New Orleans 70114
116 Elmira Ave., New Orleans, LA 70114
525 Elmira New Orleans, LA 70114
526 Elmira Ave., New Orleans, LA 70114
916 Elmira Avenue New Orleans, LA 70114
500 Elmira Ave., New Orleans, LA 70114
159 Pelican Avenue New Orleans 70114
1001 Pelican Ave. New Orleans LA 70114
323 Pelican Ave., New Orleans, LA 70114
308 Pelican Avenue New Orleans LA
712 Pelican Avenue New Orleans, LA 70114
312 Pelican Ave., New Orleans LA 70114
232 Pelican Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70114
630 Pacific Ave., New Orleans, LA 70114
410/412 Pacific Ave., New Orleans, LA 70114
314 Pacific Ave., New Orleans, LA 70114
439 Pacific New Orleans, LA 70114
450 Pacific Ave., New Orleans, LA 70114
518 Pacific Ave., New Orleans, LA 70114
936 Pacific Ave., New Orleans, LA 70114
414 Delaronde Street, New Orleans 70114
930 Delaronde Street, New Orleans, LA 70114
Delaronde Street, New Orleans, LA
305 Opelousas Ave. New Orleans, LA 70114
1031 Opelousas Avenue, New Orleans 70114
301 Opelousas Ave., New Orleans, LA 70114
840 Opelousas Avenue, New Orleans, LA. 70114
812 Opelousas Avenue New Orleans, LA 70114
313 Opelousas Ave., New Orleans LA
506 Opelousas Ave., New Orleans, LA. 70114
502 Opelousas Avenue, 70114
543 Atlantic Ave., New Orleans, LA 70114
541 Atlantic Ave., New Orleans, LA 70114-1218
 
517 Abalon Court, New Orleans, LA 70114
542 Abalon Ct New Orleans, LA 70114
442 Avalon Court, New Orleans, 70114
409 Bouny Street, New Orleans, LA 70114
430 Bouny St., . New Orleans, LA 70114
522 Bouny Street, New Orleans, LA 70114
541 Bermuda St. New Orleans, LA 70114
234 Bermuda Street, New Orleans LA 70114
330 Bermuda Street, New Orleans, LA 70114
339 Bermuda St., New Orleans, LA 70114
336 Bermuda Street, New Orleans LA 70114
315 Bermuda St., New Orleans, LA 70114
431 Slidell Street, New Orleans, LA 70114
332 Slidell St., New Orleans, LA 70114
809 Alix Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70114
135 Alix St., New Orleans, LA 70114
333 Alix Street, New Orleans, LA 70114
213 Alix Street, New Orleans LA
328 Alix Street, New Orleans, LA 70114
337 Alix Street, New Orleans, LA 70114
1026 Brooklyn New Orleans LA
328 Belleville Street, New Orleans, LA 70114
245 Belleville Street, New Orleans LA 70114
1129 Belleville Street, New Orleans, LA 70114
621 Belleville St., New Orleans, LA 70114
329 Wagner Street, New Orleans, LA 70114
341 Wagner st New Orleans, LA 70114
312 Wagner Street, New Orleans LA
236 Verret St., New Orleans LA
525 Verret St., New Orleans, LA 70114
345 Verret St., New Orleans, LA 70114
338 Verret St, New Orleans, LA, 70114
340 Verret St., New Orleans, LA 70114
525-27 Verret St., New Orleans, LA 70114
110 Hubbell Road West, New Orleans, LA 70114
101 Hubbell Road West, New Orleans LA
102 Hubbell Road West New Orleans LA
201 Hubbell Road, New Orleans LA
527 Whitney Ave, New Orleans, LA 70114
417 Eliza St. New Orleans, LA 70114
427 Eliza St. New Orleans, LA 70114
319 Eliza St. New Orleans, LA 70114
427 Eliza St. New Orleans LA
833 Eliza St. New Orleans, 70114
1027 Eliza St. New Orleans, LA 70114

127 Lavergne Street, New Orleans, LA 70114
229 Lavergne Street, New Orleans LA
4512 Constance Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
601 Homer St., New Orleans, LA 70114
1105 Patterson Dr. New Orleans LA
536 Leboeuf St., New Orleans, LA 70114
235 Morgan Street, New Orleans, LA, 70114
328 Socrates St., New Orleans, LA 70114


Algiers- English Turn

3732 General Meyer New Orleans 70131
1611 Maura Pl, New Orleans, 70131
8 Five Oaks Drive New Orleans, LA 70131
12 Five Oaks Dr.,New Orleans 70131
507 Aurora Oaks Drive, New Orleans 70131
521 River Oaks Drive, New Orleans 70131
606 Aurora Oaks Dr. New Orleans, 70131
5201 Patterson Drive New Orleans 70131
2334 Ramsey Drive New Orleans 70131
2700 Ramsey Dr.,New Orleans 70131
2729 Danbury Drive New Orleans, LA 70131
2448 Danbury dr. New Orleans LA
32 SeawaRd.,Ct. New Orleans 70131
5701 Durbridge Dr.,New Orleans 70131
5731 Durbridge Drive New Orleans 70131
5851 Durbridge Drive New Orleans 70131
42 Fairway Oaks Drive, New Orleans, LA 70131
3 Rosedown Court, New Orleans, LA 70131
179 Forest Oaks Drive New Orleans 70131
5830 Pembrook Dr.,New Orleans 70131
5737 Brighton New Orleans 70131
207 Finland Place New Orleans 70131
202 Fairfax Place New Orleans 70131
10 Tennyson Place New Orleans 70131
3520 Rue Denise New Orleans 70131
3621 Rue Mignon New Orleans LA 70131
3525 Inwood Ave., New Orleans 70131
4007 Lennox Blvd, New Orleans 70131
43 Yellowstone Drive New Orleans, LA 70131
8 Grand Canyon Drive, New Orleans, LA 70131
15 Park Timbers Dr. New Orleans 70131
3541 Red Oak Ct, New Orleans LA 70131
3773 Silver Maple Court, New Orleans 70131
4025 S. Pin Oak Ave., New Orleans 70131

Old Gretna
509 Hancock Street, Gretna 70053
700 Monroe St Gretna LA 70053
718 Monroe St., Gretna LA 70053
1016 Madison Street, Gretna LA 70053
526 Anson St., Gretna LA 70053
628 Virgil Street, Gretna LA 70053
310 Hamilton Street, Gretna LA 70053
441 Hamilton St., Gretna LA 70053
18a Gelbke Dr.,Gretna LA 70053
51 Holly Drive, Gretna 70053
22 Willow Drive Gretna, LA 70053
1 Willow Drive Gretna LA 70053
606 Evergreen Dr.,Gretna 70053
226 1st Street, Gretna, LA 70053
312 2nd Street, Gretna, LA 70053
216 Fried St., Gretna, 70053
314 2nd Street, Gretna, LA 70053
209 Amelia Street, Gretna, LA 70053
201 Amelia St., Gretna, LA 70053
229 Amelia St., Gretna, LA. 70053
301 Amelia St., Gretna, LA 70053
300 Amelia Street, Gretna, LA 70053
1200 Amelia Street, Gretna LA 70053
420 3Rd.,St., Gretna LA 70053
322 3Rd.,Street, Gretna LA 70053
319 3Rd.,St., Gretna, LA 70053
628 3Rd.,Street, Gretna LA 70053
Gretna Historical Museum Complex 209 Lafayette Street, Gretna, LA 70053
216 Lafayette Street, Gretna, LA 70053
414 Lafayette St., Gretna, LA 70053
531 Lafayette St., Gretna LA 70053
516 Lafayette St., Gretna LA 70053
518 Lafayette St., Gretna LA 70053
707 Lafayette Street, Gretna LA 70053
310 Lavoisier St., Gretna LA 70053
633 Lavoisier Street, Gretna 70053
310 Newton Street, Gretna 70053
318 Newton St., Gretna LA 70053
935 Newton St., Gretna, LA 70053
1124 Newton Street, Gretna, LA 70053
626 4th St Gretna LA 70053
714 4th St Gretna LA 70053
417 Huey P Long Ave., Gretna, LA 70053
413 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, LA 70053
Gretna Historical Train Depot 4th St., & Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, LA 70053
402 Huey P Long Avenue Gretna70053
404 Huey P. Long Ave. Gretna LA 70053
720 Huey P Long Ave., Gretna LA 70053
911 Huey Long Ave., Gretna LA 70053
1113 Huey P Long Ave., Gretna LA 70053
819 6th Street, Gretna LA 70053
821-823 6th Street, Gretna LA 70053
704 Weyer Street, Gretna LA 70053
912 Eighth St., Gretna, Gretna LA 70053
422 10th Street, Gretna, LA 70053
202 11th Street, Gretna, LA, 70053
423 11th Street, Gretna, LA 70053

Westbank- Belle Chasse

19 Tulip Drive. Gretna LA 70053
50 HowaRd.,St., Gretna LA 70053
144 Willow Dr.,Gretna LA 70053
51 Derbes Dr., Gretna LA 70053
25 Marie Dr. Gretna LA 70053
1500 Calder Street, Gretna, LA 70053
Huey P Long Ave., Gretna LA 70053
700 Heritage Ave. Gretna LA 70056
2168 Emerson Street, Gretna LA 70056
Cafe Hope 1 Timberlane Drive, Gretna LA 70053
34 Colony Rd. Gretna, LA
48 Colony Rd. Gretna, LA
12 Colony Rd. Gretna, LA
265 Firethorn Drive, Gretna, LA
668 Wall Blvd, Gretna LA 70056
1424 Drake Ln Gretna 70056
617 Adee Lane Gretna LA 70056
3524 Lake Kristin Dr, Gretna 70056
3649 Lake Lynn Dr.,Gretna, LA 70056
3801 Lake Providence Drive, Jefferson LA
25 Mason St., Gretna, LA 70053
512 Terry Pkwy Terrytown LA
1922 Fordham Place, Terrytown LA
812 Lamar Ave. Terrytown, LA 70056
825 E Lexington Ave., Terrytown LA
817 E Lexington Ave., Terrytown LA
2181 Laurel Avenue, Terrytown, LA
790 Glencove Lane Terrytown LA
853 Hickory Street, Terrytown LA
849 Hickory Street, Terrytown LA
428 Pailet Ave. Harvery LA 70058
647 1st Avenue Harvey LA 70058
1600 Orchid Drive, Harvey, LA 70058
1560 Curtis Street, Harvey 70058
3816 Marywood Dr. Harvey 70058
3315 Bridgewater Dr., Harvey, LA 70058
1105 Gaudet Dr., Marrero LA 70072
1133 Gaudet Drive Marrero LA 70072
1320 Avenue B, Marrero LA 70072
1321 Allo Ave., Marrero LA 70072
1344 Gaudet Dr.,Marrero, LA 70072
4016 Cedar St., Marrero, LA 70072
4017 Cottonwood Dr., Marrero LA 70072
1701 Armagh Drive Marrero 70072
1504 Avenue G, Marrero, LA 70072
5041 Eden Roc Dr.,Marrero LA 70072
2332 Champagne St., Marrero LA 70072
455 Westwood Dr. Marrero LA 70072
7400 Falcone St., Marrero LA 70072
7529 Saint Anthony Street, Marrero, LA 70072
1123 Kenny Drive, Marrero, LA 70072
821 E Crystal Ct Westwego LA 70094
1120 Kenny drive Westwego, La 70094
1125 Kingswood Drive Westwego LA
1029 Central Ave., Westwego, LA 70094
754 Avenue A, Westwego LA 70094
730 8th Street, Westwego 70094
16 Cynthia St., Waggaman LA
852 Calix Lane Waggaman, LA 70094
  
Belle Chasse 
108 Louise St., Belle Chasse, LA 70037
103 Field Street, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
202 Oak Park Ct Belle Chasse, LA 70037
104 Tinsley Dr., Belle Chasse, LA 70037
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THURSDAY
10 AM CST – 6 PM CST
The Jefferson - Grand Opening Celebration
224 Central Ave,
New Orleans, LA
70121-3404, United States
224 Central Ave, New Orleans, LA 70121-3404, United States
Thursday at 10 AM CST – 6 PM CST

Price: Free · Duration: 8 hr
Public 

Please join us on Thursday, February 4th to meet our team and take a private tour of our brand new Memory Care Assisted Living home.
Tours will be given all day. Enjoy kingcake & refreshments!
All guests must wear masks and maintain social distancing of six or more feet apart.
For questions or to schedule a private tour on another day please call (504) 517-3273
Don’t forget Thursdays are always free at Ogden Museum for Louisiana residents, courtesy of The Helis Foundation’s Art for All program!
2-4-21

Ogden Museum 
925 Camp Street, 
New Orleans , LA 70130
Feb. 4
New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins Diboll Circle,
City Park,
New Orleans, LA 70179
Out of an abundance of caution and in consideration of the safety of visitors and staff, NOMA is temporarily revising our hours of operation. 

through March 3, 2021, the museum will now be closed Monday through Wednesday.

 NOMA will be open to visitors Thursday through Sunday, 10 AM – 6 PM. The Besthoff Sculpture Garden will remain open from Wednesday through Sunday from 9:30 AM through sundown (5 PM). During this interim period, Louisiana residents will receive free museum admission on Thursdays, courtesy of The Helis Foundation.
We are paying close attention to COVID-19 infection rates across our city and state. As per the medical and scientific experts, we are anticipating a spike in January and February following the holidays. NOMA will use this additional day of closure for sanitization protocols, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors and staff.
To ensure social distancing is in place, prepaid, contactless ticketing is encouraged for museum visits.  
Thank you, as always, for your continued support!

Susan M. Taylor
The Montine McDaniel Freeman Director
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas Click here for tickets!
Audubon Zoo
Click here for tickets!
FREE Audubon Zoo and Aquarium Days for Orleans Parish Residents
Orleans Parish Appreciation Days 2021
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
On the first Thursday of the months this year, Orleans Parish residents with one proof of residency will get free admission with up to four guests to Audubon Aquarium of the Americas. Must bring present a valid government-issued photo ID at the front gate along with your tickets.
Audubon Zoo
On the third Wednesday of the months this year, Orleans Parish residents with one proof of residency will get free admission with up to four guests to Audubon Zoo. Must bring present a valid government-issued photo ID at the front gate along with your tickets.
FREE DAYS

February 4 - Aquarium
February 17 - Zoo
March 4 - Aquarium
March 17 - Zoo
April 1 - Aquarium
April 21 - Zoo
May 6 - Aquarium
May 19 - Zoo
June 3 - Aquarium
June 16 - Zoo
July 1 - Aquarium
July 21 - Zoo
August 5 - Aquarium
August 18 - Zoo
September 2 - Aquarium
September 15 - Zoo 
October 7 - Aquarium
October 20 - Zoo 
November 4 - Aquarium
November 17 - Zoo
December 2 - Aquarium
December 15 - Zoo
City of New Orleans Mobile Testing

If you think you've been exposed, please quarantine yourself until you receive your test results.
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NOLA Health Department offering limited COVID vaccines to seniors 70+. Call 311 or ready.nola.gov/getvaccine for appointment/wait list.

There have been 98
new COVID-19 cases
and 6 deaths in
New Orleans since yesterday
Reminder that individual assistance, SBA loans, disaster food stamps & disaster unemployment available
 post-Zeta
Melba's Old School Po Boys

1525 Elysian Fields Ave
New Orleans, LA 70117
Meet author/
Big Chief Juan Pardo
In the flesh!
Thursday,
Feb., 4th (12-1 pm)
Excited to share
100 Free books!
TASTING ROOM OPEN
February 4
Our normal hours are Thursday thru Sunday , Noon Until 4pm

Pontchartrain Vineyards
81250 Old Military Rd
Bush, LA 70431
Events Calendar
New Digital Museum Experience

Programs This Week.

SPECIAL EXHIBITS | VIRTUAL
Thursday, February 4
1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m. (CT)
Join us as we celebrate the Museum’s opening of Dimensions in Testimony: Liberator Alan Moskin, an interactive biography from USC Shoah Foundation, on display from February 4–July 25, 2021.




New Orleans Jazz Museum
400 Esplanade Avenue
New Orleans
Watch on Facebook.
Watch
Virtual Concert: Hot 8 Brass Band
  • Thursday, February 4, 2021
  • 2:00 PM  3:00 PM
  • New Orleans Jazz Museum
  • 400 Esplanade AvenueNew Orleans 

The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jazz Foundation of America present an all-star jazz ensemble virtual performance featuring Hot 8 Brass Band.
Enjoy live music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for their weekly virtual concerts, in which dynamic jazz musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in every Wednesday and Thursday at 2pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.

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MARKETS THIS WEEK:
CONTACT INFO
1 Palm Drive
New Orleans, LA 70124
504.482.4888
 City Park to host first-ever “Floats in the Oaks”

‘Floats in the Oaks’ is a once in a lifetime opportunity for visitors to view iconic floats from various Mardi Gras krewes all in one place and it will give our region the opportunity to experience a part of Mardi Gras during this historic year. Families can safely participate in a parade-type event, by viewing stationery floats from their cars, while also supporting City Park. We hope participants will wear Mardi Gras costumes and decorate their cars. Additional elements of this experience are still developing.
Krewes already involved in supporting City Park: Rex, Zulu, Bacchus, Hermes, Thoth, King Arthur, Argus, Alla, Morpheus, Iris, Pygmalion, Mid City, Tucks, Femme Fatale, Babylon, Druids, Carrollton. Kern Studios, Rizzuto and Company, Ducote Designs, and PFJ Floats will assist with transportation of parade units. More are joining the 'Floats in the Oaks' krewe daily!

When:
Thursday, February 4th through Sunday, February 14th
Weekdays 5pm -10pm and Weekends 1pm - 10pm
Pricing:
Tickets for ‘Floats in the Oaks’ and Add-On experiences are limited and all tickets must be purchased in advance and online only.
Saturday - Sunday: 1 pm to 5 pm - $10 per car
Monday - Sunday: 5pm to 10 pm - $20 per car
Grandstand Experience Add-On - $15 per person
Park Parade Pack - $12 (pack made for 2 people)
Vehicle height cannot exceed 11 feet. No limos, mini-buses, bikes, or pedestrians are allowed on the route. 8 people per vehicle. Everyone participating must be in a seatbelt.
Free Wine Tasting!
Thursday, February 4, 2021
 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm


3700 Orleans Ave
New Orleans, LA

Price: Free
Join us each week for our Free Wine Tasting! Every Thursday form 5 - 7 pm! Crescent City Farmers Market in our parking lot starting at 3 pm!


Live music starts at 6:30 pm!
Tasting
Thursday, February 4, 2021
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Hosted by Sazerac House Bar Expert and Bywater Bakery.
Calendar of Events
To book your experience, please follow the steps below.
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5 PM CST – 8 PM CST
Piano On A Truck Series at Zony Mash
Zony Mash Beer Project

3940 Thalia Street
New Orleans, LA 70125

Today at 68°F Mostly Cloudy
Price: Free · Duration: 3 hr
Public 

Piano on a Truck Series is presented by Maple Leaf Bar and is happening every Thursday at 5pm in our Spacious Beer Garden! We will have a fun night of Music, Beer, and Food from NOLA Cochon King BBQ.
Here's the lineup for the next couple weeks:
Feb 4th: Mikey B3
Feb 11th: Andre Bohren
Feb 18th: Steve Detroy 

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6:30 PM CST – 9:30 PM CST
Krewe of Faux:
Mardi Gras Get Down!
22 St Ann Dr, Mandeville, LA 70471-3265, United States
22 St Ann Dr, Mandeville, LA 70471-3265, United States
6:30 PM CST – 9:30 PM CST

Price: Free · Duration: 3 hr
Public 

Bummed about Mardi Gras cancellations? Whooo, cher! Dry those tears and get on over to St Ann Wine & Whiskey for our Krewe of Faux Mardi Gras events!
Schedule of Events:
Thursday, Feb 6th: Tchefuncte River Band @ 6:30
Friday, Feb 7th: The Electrics @ 7:30
Saturday, Feb 8th: Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers @ 7:30 (Grammy Nominated!) $15 Cover
Thursday, Feb 11th: Steve Arceneaux & Friends @ 6:30
Friday, Feb 12th: The Drama Kings @ 7:30
Saturday, Feb 13th: Krewe of Faux Ball with Four Unplugged - Tickets online!
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7 PM CST – 9 PM CST
For The Culture: Kayla Jasmine - Live Stream
Facebook Live

Online with Facebook Live
7 PM CST – 9 PM CST
Price: Free · Duration: 2 hr
Public 

Kayla Jasmine, hails from the magical and musical city of New Orleans. Kayla began singing in the church at the age of three and growing up found inspiration through her grandfather who loved to play Whitney Houston for her. Kayla became a professional singer in 2011 and ever since has stolen our hearts with her soulful and airy sounds. Gracing many stages nationally and internationally, like Jazz Fest, Essence Fest, Jazz and Heritage, Coachella, and Salzburg Jazz Fest to name a few. Kayla's musical career has allowed her to share the stage and/or studio with Kourtney Heart, Nora Jones, Soul Rebels, Kevin Morby, Arcade Fire, Griz, Russ Liquid, and Tank and the Bangas.

NOPD
To Conduct
Sobriety Checkpoint

NEW ORLEANS – The NOPD's Traffic Division will conduct an upcoming sobriety checkpoint within Orleans Parish.
 
The checkpoint will be in operation from 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 4, 2021 through Friday, February 5, 20121 at 5:00 a.m.
 
During this time, motorists will experience minimal delays at the checkpoint and should have the proper documentation available if requested by officers (proof of vehicle insurance, driver’s license, etc.)
Swirl
3143 Ponce De Leon St,
New Orleans, LA 70119
504 304 0635
Confusing terminology, mysterious labeling, a myriad of styles and flavors - sake can be one intimidating beverage! We have a nice little selection at Swirl right now and thought a little education might help you dive in and learn about this fascinating drink. I'm going to touch on some fairly simplistic topics here but if you REALLY want to experience sake with someone who knows and loves it, check out sommelier Michelle Gueydan's upcoming virtual tasting. (see details below)

So in keeping things simple, here are a few concepts to keep in mind:  

- The term sake basically means alcoholic drink in Japanese.  Simply put: sake is rice and water that has been fermented into an alcoholic beverage. The higher quality the rice and the purer the water, the better the sake is meant to taste. Although sake drinks far more like wine, sake shares a similar brewing process to that of beer. 

- Most of the hot sake you see in restaurants is cheap and poorly made. Usually distilled alcohol is add to lower production costs and heating helps cover the off flavors making it more palatable. Under most circumstances, premium sake is served cold or sometimes at room temperature allowing you to experience the subtle flavors and aromatics.  Purer sake, with little or no additional alcohol, is considered to be of higher quality and premium sake can be classified into two main categories that indicate this:
純米酒, or junmai, is sake made without added alcohol or sugar
本醸造酒, or honjouzou, is sake that contains less than 10 percent added alcohol

-The grade of sake is determined by how much the rice is polished. The polishing removes undesirable fats so that only the starch center of the grain remains. The more rice that is polished away, the higher the quality.  The rice polishing ratio tells you how much of the husk was removed before being used to make the sake. The lower this number is, the more rice was polished away and the higher quality the sake.
吟醸, or ginjou, has a rice polishing ratio of 60 percent or less
大吟醸, or daiginjou, has a rice polishing ratio of 50 percent or less (higher quality)

So as you can see, there are a large number of factors that determine the flavor of your sake making it a really diverse and fascinating beverage to explore. What is really exciting is when you pair it properly, sake can complement food just as well as any wine!

Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce de Leon Street
New Orleans, LA 70119

Ready to taste and learn?  Join Michelle on Wednesday, February 10th at 7pm CST to taste and learn about a beverage that is technically neither wine, spirit nor beer, and whose production method is the most complex and precise of all. She will touch upon Sake’s history (including its HOT introduction into the US market), as well as discuss quality levels, types/grades, regions, producers, and pairing tips. After one hour, you will recognize/know the meaning of: Koji, Toji, Fustu-shu, Junmai, Honjozo,, Ginjo, Daiginjo, and my favorite: Seimaibuai (say-my-boo-eye). Even more importantly, you will taste 3 high quality, refined and chilled Sakes.

For more information and to participate and purchase your Premium Sake Package (with a 10% discount), check out Michelle's Eventbrite post - 
Tasting with Wine Gal Michelle: What's Hot about Sake?
Sake in stock:
Homare Taumiura Junmai Ginjo
Konteki Junmai Daiginjo "Pearls of Simplicity"
*Okatayama Tokubetsu Junmai "Namacho"
Shimizu No Mai "Pure Dawn" Junmai Ginjo
Morimoto Junmai Ginjo
Wakatake Onikoroshi Junmai Ginjo
Hinomaru Ginjo
Eiko Fuji Ban Ryu Honjozo "10000 Ways
wine by the glass
This could be you....enjoying a spritz at our outside tables with your best pooch! Yes we can now serve wine by the glass from our daily specials list for you to enjoy on our patio (15 people max) or our outside front tables (2 people per table). We have a rotating list of wines to choose from AND you can eat your to go food from @1000figs at Swirl! Yay!!!

Covid 19 Update - we are open for pickup, delivery and limited shopping AND you can now have a glass or a bottle on our patio or front tables or we can sell you a glass to go. No indoor consumption is permitted at this time. Please see our rules of engagement posted on the door and feel free to call with any questions, 504 304 0635 and don't forget your mask!
Krewe of House Floats
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WWOZ will still be celebrating, as always, on our airwaves, though. Hear those classic Mardi Gras songs and sounds from Twelfth Night through Mardi Gras Day (Feb. 16, 2021) at 90.7 FM or wwoz.org. 💜💚💛"
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Google Map of "House Float" Locations
Covington
Business Association
Keeps Us "Rolling"

We Can't Parade ...
But we can still Mardi Gras!
Take a ride on the wild side… where our homes and businesses become the floats and parade watchers become the riders.










ZULU MARDI GRAS COSTUME DISPLAY AT LAKESIDE SHOPPING CENTER
Visitors to Lakeside Shopping Center during this Mardi Gras season will get a lesson in Carnival history courtesy of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club. The Zulu organization is exhibiting costumes in center court, giving patrons a behind-the-scenes look at Zulu traditions. The exhibit is open during mall hours.
Andrea Mistretta signs her 2021 “MASKED” poster (Andrea Mistretta )


You can view her collection and purchase commemorative posters here. 
For more on Mistretta, you can follow her on Facebook.
Mardi Gras posters offer tradition in unusual year
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My free YouTube Mardi Gras series returns for the second year with new episodes, starting with a segment on house floats—ARTHUR HARDY’S GUIDE TO MARDI GRAS.
Are You In That Number?
Mardi Gras parades for 2021 may be cancelled, but that doesn’t mean we need to lose our Carnival spirit.

New Orleans Magazine wants to see YOUR Mardi Gras house decorations.


In a two-part decoration contest, we’re looking for the best Mardi Gras decorated house.
Get in that number for a chance to win a spotlight in our New Orleans Magazine March 2021 issue and a [ $1000 Grand Prize ].

CONTEST DETAILS
Part 1: From Jan. 6 to Feb. 4, submit a photo and brief description of your Mardi Gras home decorations.
Part 2: The top editorial picks will move on to round 2, a reader’s choice round. From Friday, Feb. 5, to Mardi Gras Day, Feb. 16, readers will vote for their favorite house decorations.
The house with the most votes by noon on Mardi Gras day will win the $1,000 grand prize and be highlighted in the March 2021 issue of New Orleans Magazine. Runner up will receive a Mixology Bar Set with a started set of bitters from The Sazerac House valued at $104.
LAGNIAPPE
Participate in the fun with your own socially-distant Mardi Gras house parade of our finalists before you cast your vote. Each of the finalist will be highlighted on our Mardi Gras parade map for you to visit during what would have been our Carnival celebrations.
Ready to step up your vocabulary?

WORD OF THE DAY
ArcanePRONUNCIATION: [ ahr-keyn ]
ORIGIN: Mid 16th century; Latin
ETYMOLOGY: from Latin arcanus, from arcere ‘to shut up’, from arca ‘chest’
DEFINITION:
1. (adjective) known or understood by very few; mysterious; secret; obscure; esoteric
Synonym(s): esoteric, impenetrable, mysterious
Antonym(s): common, known, normal
EXAMPLE: The arcane behavior of the newly discovered species was still to be learned by the biologists.
NATIONAL HEMP DAY
On February 4th, National Hemp Day proudly weaves a celebration surrounding an industry with a long and innovative history.
Did you know hemp has been a part of human civilization for thousands of years? The world’s earliest civilizations used hemp fibers to make fabric for clothing and other materials. Even America’s founding fathers drafted early documents on hemp paper. During the last century, leaders used a “Hemp for Victory” campaign during WWII to encourage farmers to grow hemp for military use. Since then, hemp has been an essential material in the innovation of several industries. For example, shipping, construction, and textiles rely on hemp for numerous products. The construction industry started using hemp in place of concrete (known as hempcrete) since it is windproof and offers a lower carbon footprint.
The Industrial Hemp Pilot Program allowed several states to grow, cultivate, and process hemp for agricultural purposes. These programs brought thousands of new jobs to an industry that had long been considered obsolete because of the Schedule I classification of hemp (the same classification as heroin and LSD).
In 2018, the hemp industry celebrated a massive win with the passage of the Farm Bill. Hemp – including the leaves, stalks, and stems – has since been rescheduled to a Schedule V classification, the same as OTC low-dose codeine. As a result, the growing, producing, and distribution of hemp are legal on a national level. Products made from hemp such as CBD, clothing, plastics, paint, insulation, and biofuels will now be more readily available. The passing of the 2018 Farm Bill brings massive growth potential. Some publications are estimating that the hemp industry will become a multi-billion dollar industry for the United States.



NATIONAL HOMEMADE SOUP DAY
February 4th heats up with National Homemade Soup Day. In every cuisine, soup provides a rich basis of flavor and history. 
Before the era of modern transportation, soup was a product of regionally available foods. For this reason, there are thousands of soup recipes available today.
Many soups also offer medicinal properties. What was once considered a wive’s tale, chicken soup now has the backing of the scientific community. Yes, chicken soup helps relieve the symptoms of the common cold. How? Well, scientists believe that a bowl of the soup may reduce inflammation of the lungs. It is thought that chicken soup slows down the activity of white blood cells that can cause inflammation.
But that’s not all homemade soup does. Every cook knows the most important ingredient that goes into every pot of simmering soup. They keep the ingredient stored where it will do its best work, too. As they work, they season the soup from their heart giving it just the right amount of love each and every time. Whether they add it with the noodles or the vegetable, the broth or the cream, each cook knows there’s enough to go around. That’s why homemade soup heals the best. 
On Deck for February 4, 2021
National Days


On Deck for February 5, 2021
National Days
Garlic Chicken from Lola’s
LOLA'S3312 Esplanade Ave.,
New Orleans, LA 70119
: (504) 488-6946



21 NEW ORLEANS DISHES TO TRY IN 2021
Exciting dishes to try in New Orleans this year
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Garlic Chicken from Lola’s
The garlic chicken from Lola’s is an unassuming dish consisting of tender pieces of chicken breast sautéed in red pepper, olive oil and lots of garlic. We can see how you’d go for the paella, gazpacho or mussels in vinaigrette over something so seemingly simple, but sometimes, simple is best. Enjoy your meal outdoors on picturesque Esplanade Avenue – you’ll be coming back again and again.



February 4th Celebrated (and Not So Celebrated) History
1789
The Electoral College is convened and casts its votes unanimously electing George Washington as the first President of the United States of America.
1826
Carey & Lea of Philadelphia publishes James Fenimore Cooper’s The Last of the Mohicans.
1938
Disney releases the animated film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.


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DAILY CALENDAR
OnlineWire - New Orleans virtual gig calendar
Virtual gig listings from New Orleans musicians, so you can support and enjoy live, local music. Without leaving home. 
 
While normal gigs are not being held during the pandemic, we'll be updating the WWOZ OnlineWire, a calendar of virtual gigs, in the place of the regular WWOZ Livewire. These are happening on a variety of platforms-- mostly social media. We're sharing links when and where we can.

Many musicians are offering digital "tip jars" via Venmo or other payment systems during these sets. Stay in and support some live, local music! As always, listings are subject to change.
Concerts can be viewed on the City of Mandeville's Facebook page, as well as the Dew Drop Jazz and Social Hall Facebook page. 7 pm. 
Mandeville Live!Streamed:
A Virtual Concert Series
In an effort to support local musicians and to celebrate Mandeville's historic treasure of a venue, the City of Mandeville has partnered with Friends of the Dew Drop Jazz & Social Hall to present a virtual live music series in place of the canceled Mandeville Live! and Dew Drop Concert series, which were both canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19. The pre-recorded concerts will be streamed on the dates below; 

February 5: An hour of popular music and familiar tunes performed by the renowned Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra String Quintet

February 12: The Clarinet Queen of New Orleans, Doreen Ketchen, returns to the Dew Drop's historic stage with her family band. 
Watch
Don’t miss Osborne’s profile on LPB’s Art Rocks on Friday, February 5 at 8:30 pm, repeating Sunday, February 6 at 5:30 pm.

The Terrance Osborne Gallery
3029 Magazine Street
New Orleans LA 70115
Companies seek Osborne out because his artwork shouts “New Orleans”; the city he was born and raised in permeates nearly all of his work. He has a knack for taking the most iconic aspects of his city—its shapes, its flavors, its personalities—condensing them down to their truest, brightest form, and putting them on display. Second lines, shotgun houses, crawfish “berls,” and Mardi Gras revelers abound, because, Osborne explained, all of these icons are deeply woven into his memories.
Find tickets at 
Walter “Wolfman” Washington has been working on a follow-up to “My Future is My Past” during the pandemic — a bluesier project with some solo tunes and special guests
. For this show, he’s back with his Roadmasters band and special guests including bluesman Little Freddie King and Johnny Sansone. Shows are at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, and Saturday, Feb. 6. .
Phil Melancon
at piano of  Superior Seafood
St. Charles and Napoleon
Feb 5
Fridays from 5-7
This is Happy Hour. Drinks are reasonable, oysters are huge and cheap. The place is loud and crowded, so make a reservation 
293-3474 or plan on waiting.
ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST
FEB 5 - FEB. 7, 2021
FRI + SAT @ 7:30 PM
SUN @ 2:00 PM
JEFFERSON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (JPAC)
6400 AIRLINE DRIVE | METAIRIE
CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE. RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 14+
RUNTIME: 125 MINUTES
Tickets for Paradigm Carnival Feb 5th (8:30pm Start Time) can be booked here.
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Paradigm Carnival
Feb 5th
(8:30pm Start Time)

Mardi Gras in the garden! All-inclusive costume party in the most unique outdoor venue in the city! Come enjoy Carnival safely!!

Mardi Gras in the garden! Come revel at Paradigm Gardens in a Covid-safe enviornment. A scrumptious five-course Carnival themed meal prepared by the amazing chefs from Karibu Kitchen on our brick, wood-fire oven and grill. Delicious garden cocktails and local craft beers.
And get funky to the pulsating sounds of the K.O.B. Brass Band, DJ Kash, and the BLack Flame Hunter Mardi Gras Indians!
Ticket price includes entry, and all food, drink, and musical entertainment for the evening.
Feel free to BYOB! Must be 21 or older to enter.
This event is outside in a garden!

General Info:
� Funky brass band performance by the Kings of Brass
� Delicious 5-course Carnival themed meal
� Great garden cocktails and local craft beers
� A safe and socially-distanced, outdoor event
� BYOB is also welcome.
� Dates and times: Various dates with two shows each night, 5:30 pm and 8:30 pm
� Duration: 2 hours.
� Venue: Paradigm Gardens, 1131 South Rampart St
� Age requirement: Must be 21 years old or older to attend.
� Accessibility: This venue is not ADA friendly.
� Safety measures: See below
�Dress code: COSTUME strongly encouraged. Casual, formal, festive - all is welcome.

Our commitment to our users and staff
We designed each event to guarantee your safety throughout the experience:
All spaces will be set up with social distancing regulations in mind, including event seating.
Each group of chairs will be separated respecting social distance.
We created contactless experiences:
Tickets feature contactless validation.
Cashless payment options.
No coat checks/cloakroom.
We will ensure that all attendees make use of Personal Protective Equipment:
Face masks will be available at all events.
Hand sanitizer will be available at all events.
Temperature checks will be done upon entry.
Here’s what you can do to protect yourself and those around you:
Stay at home if you are experiencing symptoms.
Respect all safety and health-related signs and instructions.
Stay up to date on safety recommendations from your local authorities.
We will ensure safe interactions between our staff members and guests:
All event staff will wear gloves and face masks.
All event staff will maintain high levels of hygiene through regular hand washing and the use of hand sanitizer.
We will create the safest possible environment:
We will always operate at safe capacities set out by the mayor's office.
We will disinfect our event space frequently.
We will minimize the use of decorative objects and surfaces likely to be shared/touched by guests.
At events, clear information regarding your safety will be a priority:
We will communicate health and safety information at the beginning of each experience, so that every guest will be aware of the guidelines.
All event regulations, including health and safety information, will be available at the venue.
Our employees will be fully trained on all safety measures and procedures.


You may also like the following events from Paradigm Gardens:

February 5,2021
The coffeehouse
is serving again!
All outdoor and acoustic.
On Friday nights only!
5110 Danneel St, New Orleans, LA 70115

Join us this Friday (weather permitting) for our Sidewalk Serenade: A socially distant gathering of our Neutral Ground community.
We will invite one or two local musicians to serenade us from a safe distance, outside, as we share stories, laugh, sip our coffee, and sweat profusely.
Please bring cash, so you can support the coffeehouse and also tip the musicians. We miss you, and can't wait to see your beautiful (masked) faces again!
Please socialize responsibly! Masks are required for service, and encouraged while conversating.
Camellia City Market
February 6

  • Recurring Recurring weekly on Saturday
  • Time: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • Price: Free
  • Camellia City Market
  • 1808 Front St., Slidell, LA 70458
  • (985) 640-7112
6
11 AM CST – 2 PM CST
Joe Krown Live
on the Piano at
Weekend Brunch
Red Fish Grill
Today at 11 AM CST – 2 PM CST

Price: Free · Duration: 3 hr
Public 

Featuring "New Orleans Piano, from Louis Armstrong to Fats Domino" -- live every Saturday and Sunday from 11 am - 2 pm! Thru February
Joe Krown is a resident and is based out of the city of New Orleans. Joe has played the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival every year since 2001 and the French Quarter Festival every year since 1998. He has been nominated twice and won a 2000 New Orleans Big Easy Award in the Blues category. His trio with Johnny Sansone & John Fohl won a 2004 New Orleans Big Easy Award in the Blues category. His Hammond organ trio featuring legendary Louisiana guitarist Walter Wolfman Washington won a 2009 New Orleans Big Easy Award in the Blues Category and a 2009 Offbeat Award for Best R&B/Funk Album. In April 2014, he was honored with a Piano Legacy Award, presented by the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, and for being a "Master of Piano". He is currently touring all over the U.S. and the world as the organ/piano player for the multi-award-winning, chart-topping Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band.
Socially-Distant Sidewalk Signing w/ Chris Champagne
Join us Saturday, February 6th from 2 pm - 4 pm in front our shop for a socially-distant sidewalk book signing! Chris Champagne will be signing his book, The Most Interesting League in the World!
Masks required.
Bob Dylan, Vladimir Putin, Princess Di, Julie Andrews, Prince Bandar of Saudi Arabia. Timothy McViegh, Liberace, Michael Jackson (just to drop a few names) and the NFL?
YES, In THE MOST INTERESTING LEAGUE IN THE WORLD you'll find stories linking this eclectic group to the NFL in surprising and interesting ways.
And a few cameo appearances by Queen Elizabeth, Pope Francis, Muahammad Ali among others in this unique look at the history of the National Football League. What connects Bob Dylan and the Green Bay Packers? Which former NFL coach is the subject of an opera? What is Steve Jobs enduring connection to every Super Bowl? What does Blind Sheikh Omar have to do with the Kansas City Chiefs? And how did a former NFL player contribute to the popularity of the Chinese National Anthem?
These questions are answered in THE MOST INTERESTING LEAGUE IN THE WORLD
Chris Champagne is a writer, performer, poet, comedian, political satirist, radio show host, and columnist. Chris is the author of the poetry book, Roach Opera (Portals Press, 2007), The Yat Dictionary (Lavender Ink, 2013), and Secret New Orleans (Jonglez Publishing, 2017). His family on both sides has resided in New Orleans continuously since the first half of the 18th century.

Event Date: 
Saturday, February 6, 2021 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Address: 
8126 Oak Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
This event will also be streamed "live" on FB @ Deano Assunto and multiple Jazz sites.
Long over due....the Assunto style of traditional jazz is back. As the Assunto Dukes....Tribute continues with the Assunto's 5th generation of performing their distinct sound since 1910 here and all around New Orleans. YOU HAVE TO HEAR IT TO BELIEVE IT!
6
SATURDAY,
FEBRUARY 6, 2021
AT 2 PM CST
Assunto Dukes Tribute • Driveway Series Vol. 5
1000 blk of Aris Ave., Metairie, LA
1000 blk of Aris Ave., Metairie, LA
Saturday, February 6, 2021
at 2 PM CST
Price: Free
Public 

The Assunto Dukes Driveway Series is back on Saturday, February 6th at 2:00 pm. If you find yourself near the 1000 blk. of Aris St. in Metairie pull over and find yourself a place on the sidewalk with your chair and enjoy some great traditional jazz.
February 6
German Coast Farmers Market
The German Coast Farmers Market is weekly market every Saturday Morning in Destrehan from 8am-12pm at 13786 River Road next to Ormond Plantation.
We’ll have lots of fresh, locally grown Fruit & Vegetables, along with Local Raw Honey, Fresh Farm Eggs, French Pastries, Jams, Jellies, Pepper Jellies, Pickled Items, Homemade Tortilla Chips, Salsa, Dips, Kettle Corn, Fresh Seafood, Artisan Breads, Specialty Hot Foods such as Hot Tamales, Gumbo, Pastalaya, Jambalaya, BBQ plates and sandwiches, plus lots more!

 8 AM – 12 PM

13786 River Rd, Destrehan, Louisiana 70047
Click here for more information
AFTERNOON TEA SERVICE WINDSOR COURT
Le Salon at Windsor Court will open  to offer its signature afternoon tea service on Saturdays and Sundays only. Service will be available between 11:00am and 2:00pm.

Feruary 6, 2021
6
12 PM CST – 3 PM CST
SATURDAY SUNDAY
CAJUN BRUNCH
Palmettos On The Bayou
Come enjoy LIVE Cajun music, delicious food, and refreshing cocktails on the Bayou every Saturday thru May.


1901 Bayou Ln
Slidell, LA 70458
6
4 PM CST – 6 PM CST
Phil Melancon & His Baby Grand Piano at 24 frames in Canal Place Mall
Prytania Theatres at Canal Place
4 PM CST – 6 PM CST

Price: Free · Duration: 2 hr

Prytania Theatre Presents...
Phil Melancon & His Baby Grand Piano at 24 frames in Canal Place Mall
Join us every Tueday & Saturday at our bar, 24 Frames! Phil Melancon takes over our Baby Grand Piano performing your favorite New Orleans Classics & Show Tunes in Phil's iconic New Orleans Style.
The Show Must Go On!
24 Frames Bar at Canal Place
in the Prytania Theatres at Canal Place
333 Canal Street, 3rd Floor
New Orleans, LA
Gallery Gras at Gallery
600 Julia
Mardi Gras 2021 is still on:
the parades, the second lines, even the crowds fighting for beads. It's all taking place inside the artworks of
Gallery 600 Julia's
Gallery Gras exhibition.
Mardi Gras 2021 is still on: the parades, the second lines, even the crowds fighting for beads. It's all taking place inside the artworks of Gallery 600 Julia's Gallery Gras exhibition, featuring the work of Sean Randall and others. Gallery hours are 10 am–3:30 pm Monday–Saturday.
2-6-21
Jon Cleary New Orleans
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Gretna Farmers Mkt
FREE to attend; product prices vary by vendor

Gretna's Farmers Market
Huey P. Long Ave. Between 3rd and 4th streets
Gretna, LA 

February 6
 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

To introduce and maintain healthy habits, bring the kids to the farmer's market! Each Saturday, local vendors offer fresh fruits and vegetables, plants and flowers, dairy, meats, baked goods and prepared foods. Live music plays in the background while you shop. Teach your children the value of shopping local--for both personal and community health!
1-6-21
Chef Kevin Belton in his new cooking series — KEVIN BELTON’S NEW ORLEANS CELEBRATIONS!
The 26-part series is a smorgasbord of delicious creations inspired by the vibrant festivals of New Orleans and the surrounding region. The series premieres on WYES on Saturday, at 9:30am. Each episode (26 in all) will repeat on Sundays at 1pm. Contact your local PBS station for airdates and times.
New Orleans is known as the Festival Capital of the World, hosting over 130 festivals each year that showcase the unique food and multicultural heritage of the city. In his new courtyard kitchen at the WYES-TV studios, Belton dishes up his twist on some of the city’s best-tasting food booth favorites, from Breakfast Jambalaya to a Shrimp and Crab Burger.
2-6-21
Who Runs the World, Girls!
WYES-TV is proud to present a new 26-part cooking series that turns the spotlight on women who are changing the culinary landscape of New Orleans in KITCHEN QUEENS: NEW ORLEANS.

Watch on both Louisiana PBS member stations, WYES and LPB, on Saturday, at 10am. 

Each weekly episode will repeat on Sundays at 1:30pm. 
Mandeville Trailhead Community Market
February 6

6
SATURDAY
AT 12 PM CST – 9 PM CST
Lost Carnival
A 2021 Gnarly Gras
Gnarly Barley Brewing

1709 Corbin Rd
Hammond, LA 70403
Saturday at 12 PM CST – 9 PM CST

Price: Free · Duration: 9 hr
Public 

Mardi Gras may have been cancelled, but you know what isn't cancelled? Drinking. So we're going to host our own little soiree and we want you to come cry into your beers with us.
It may not be the Gnarly Gras of years past but we're still going to have a raucous time with two EPIC beer releases and plenty of delicious foods.
And if the weather sucks? We have massive tents! And heaters! So friggin' cozy!
All is not lost.
𝗕𝗘𝗘𝗥 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘
#1 Lost Carnival, Barrel-Aged Imperial Oatmeal Stout (collab with Miel)
#2 COCONUT JUCIFER!!!
𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗞𝗦
They will have TACOS!
They will also have CRAWFISH!
NOLA mia Food Truck will be there with their wood fired pies

February 7, 2021
Madisonville Maker's Market
  • Recurring Recurring weekly on Sunday
  •  10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
  • Price: Free
  • Madisonville Ball Park & Playground
  • Pine Street, Madisonville, LA 70447
  • (985) 264-2328
The Madisonville Market, put on by the Northshore Maker’s Market Foundation, is more than just a farmer’s market. It’s a place where the community can interact with local artisans, crafters, farmers, chefs and more as they share their passion for making handmade goods, homegrown produce and prepared foods. 
The weekly market takes place each Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Madisonville Park & Playground, located on Pine Street near the 1000 block (closest cross street is Jahncke Ave.). Over 40 vendors offer hot and ready-to-eat foods, chocolates and candies, cookies and baked goods, jams and jellies, sauces and seasonings, flowers, plants, eggs, cheeses, fruits, veggies, local honey and selections by local vintners. Also, you'll find original art, handmade jewelry and accessories, hand-dyed fabrics, hand-sewn leather goods, wooden creations, soaps and body care products, health and wellness items, home decor items, baby clothes and hand sewn masks. 
Shopping aside, families will enjoy the nearby playground, and be sure to look for on-site artists and massage therapists when you're ready to take a break from your shopping. There's also a concession stand on the ballfield with bottled water and sodas.

The non-profit Northshore Maker’s Market Foundation partners with local government, businesses, and other non-profit organizations to fund local projects such as the restoration of historic sites in Madisonville, and the education of young adults ages 14-24 in the arts, trades, agriculture, and entrepreneurship through donations, fundraisers, and mentorship efforts, all with an approach of attaining sustainable solutions for healthier living.
The Northshore Maker’s Market Foundation is sponsored by Resource Bank and local small businesses such as Flamjeaux Coffee Co., a small roasting house in Mandeville.

Register
February 7
Free Family Sunday
Visit the Longue Vue gardens FREE this Sunday, and the first Sunday of every month in 2021! Roam the historic, winter-blooming gardens at your leisure, or enjoy a half-price tour of the main house. Edith & Edgar's Museum Cafe will be open for tea and treats overlooking the Oak Lawn.
1043 Poland Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117-4739, United States




Sunday morning market with all local vendors. Breakfast, produce, and so much more. Check the weekly flyer for vendor list.

Free coffee if you bring a mug.
Bywater Market
February 2021
SUN
7


SUN
14


SUN
21


SUN
28


March 2021
SUN
7
Keep up with updates on the Krewe of Dionysus Facebook page
Who say’s we can’t Parade?
It’s a drive by parade and the location, beginning to end, is on Caruso Blvd!! It’s not a “parade” as we know it, but it’s parade-ish.
In keeping with the Krewe of Dionysus traditions of Community and Family, the Krewe is hosting a Family Fun Day on Caruso Blvd. Dionysus invites you to parade by car enjoying the sites of floats, music, food and entertainment. The start will be the Caruso Blvd entrance from Pinehurst side. As you enter the route you will have the opportunity to purchase a ticket for king cake, bread pudding, dinner plates and other delicious parade food. You will even have the opportunity to catch a throw or two!
No worries, if you didn’t get a good look the first time through you can go as many times as you like. They will be set up for 3 hours!! Come on out for a Krewe of Dionysus Sunday Funday!!
All Proceeds from the food sales will benefit the Hospice House!!
Please note: All our volunteers will be following the CDC COVID 19 guidelines to keep our families safe!. If you get out of your vehicle at any time we ask that you also adhere to the CDC Covid 19 Guidelines. We want to keep everyone safe!!
Krewe of Dionysus plans drive-thru parade in Slidell on Feb. 7
The Krewe of Dionysus in Slidell will produce a drive-through parade from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 7.

The krewe’s drive-through parade will feature floats, vehicles and performances from dance groups and bands. The krewe says local restaurants will donate beignets, king cake, bread pudding.
Parade-goers can even catch throws from the safety of their cars, and there will be a sidewalk side and neutral ground side as with all parades.

The drive-thru parade route will start on Caruso Boulevard and travel through the parking lot of the old shopping center off of Old Spanish Trail.

Proceeds from the Krewe of Dionysus event will benefit Hospice House and Starc.
BUY TICKETS
BON BON VIVANT
FEBRUARY 7
@ 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
 $10

February 7
Time:
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Cost:
$10

600 N Broad St.
New Orleans, LA 70119 United States + Google Map
Phone:
504-218-1008

February 7

The Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes & Culture
1010 Conti Street
New Orleans, LA 70012
King Cake & Mardi Gras Tour
Multiple Dates & Times
All Ages
Each Sunday of Carnival we are going to celebrate Mardi Gras with Costumes, King Cake, Beads, and a fun and interactive Mardi Gras tour with entertainer Carl Mack. Carnival may be canceled but not here.  

Tours limited to 26 people to keep us socially distanced and safe. Sundays at 4 PM from Jan 24th - Feb 14th, 2021.
The Mystic Krewe of Barkus welcomes the 2021 Mardi Gras season with the theme "Bone Alone: Barkus at Home But Not Alone!”
Our canine krewe members are encouraged to celebrate the best dog parade on Earth by planning to do Barkus virtually this year on Sunday, February 7, 2021, at 2 p.m. CST from your home, porch, yard or wherever you can join the fun with COVID safety measures in place.
 
It is time for us to give credit to all the dogs who have become our confident co-workers without regard to training or education in countless professions; popular Zoom stars whether they have been formally hired or vetted by the team; in-demand clean-up sous chefs while cooking more at home; our best classmates who don’t even read; and an endless source of unconditional love and acceptance no matter what this pandemic has thrown our way. 

The dogs of the world have shown their courage in helping us while we struggle to keep COVID troubles at the our doorsteps. Whether you have the character of the ingenious Kevin, a shifty, grumpy Uncle Frank, a tough Gangsta Johnny, or a worried mother Kate in your pack, let us pay tribute to the time we have been home, but not alone. 
February 7, 2021
Pups & Pints BeauxGeaux at Chafunkta Brewing Co.

  • Recurring Recurring weekly on Sunday
  • Time: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  • Price: Free
  • Chafunkta Brewing Company
  • 69123 Skybrook Rd., Mandeville, LA 70471
  • (985) 869-0716
2-7-2021
Abita Springs
Art and Farmers Market

 Abita Springs · 
Welcome Sun Heirloom Farms LLC!! They are a small farm located in Sun Louisiana. “All of our plants are heirloom strains from all over the world.” Robert Levin. Specializing in rare melons, exotic fruits, culinary herbs, flowers etc.” This Sunday we will have teddy bear sunflowers, dahlias, echinacea, Lillys, Calendula, Onion’s, & cucumbers. Also, Purple basil, Thai basil, Genovese basil, holy basil, dill, fennel, mint, and live plants.
Sundays 11-3
MON, Feb. 8 AT 4 PM
Chef Carl’s Famous Monday Night Fried Chicken is back. Every Monday . Served with red beans, cole slaw and a buttered biscuits.
TO-GO option available through Teddy’s Cafe
John Rankin
FACEBOOK LIVE PAGE
Mondays
PERFORMANCES
FACEBOOK LIVE: 6 TO 7 PM EVERY MONDAY!
John Rankin Music

2-8-21  
Entry Form:
Hilton
Krewe of Shoebox Contest
At Hilton Riverside New Orleans we know we can't celebrate Mardi Gras as we traditionally do this year. What we can celebrate is the great Mardi Gras traditions of Self-expression, Creativity, and Giving back to our community.
Prizes:
Grand Prize: 3 nights stay in a 2 bedroom suite for Mardi Gras 2022 with dinner for 4 at Drago’s
Second Prize: 3 night guest room stay for Mardi Gras 2022 with 2 tickets to Mardi Gras World
Third Prize: Dinner for 4 at Drago’s with 4 tickets to Mardi Gras World
In-Person Raffle: Every entry physically submitted is automatically entered into a raffle for a 3 night guest room stay for Mardi Gras 2022 with 2 tickets to Mardi Gras World

Rules:
The contest is free to enter for U.S. Residents . We encourage entries from people all of all ages, but you must be 18+ to be eligible for prizes. Hilton asks for a donation to the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation to help support the hospitality community which has been devastated by the fall out from Covid-19. The Hilton Riverside will match each donation made to the foundation during the contest period.

All entries must be received by February 12th to be considered for prizes.

Float must be constructed using a traditional cardboard shoebox and can be submitted in person or online. Floats will be judged on creativity by our panel of judges with no preference given to submission type. All physical floats will be on display in the Hilton Riverside's lobby from 2/8-2/16.

It’s easy to drop off your shoe box float entry at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside located at 2 Poydras Street, at the corner of Convention Center Boulevard any time that is convenient for you up until 11:30pm Sunday, February 7. Be sure to park in Hilton’s garage where we can validate your parking for you. Head to the Front Desk (check-in desk) on the 2nd floor where they will happily accept your float entry, have you complete an entry form, and validate your parking.


All entries should be appropriate for a family audience.

When submitting an image for the promotion, you are giving Hilton Riverside New Orleans permission to re-use your image for marketing and promotional purposes.

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Robin Barnes presents #SongbirdAtHome
Feb. 8
7 PM – 8 PM
Join Robin Barnes, the Songbird of New Orleans and her husband Pat Casey every Monday night as they bring a concert right from their living room to yours! Live stream the show every Monday night at 7PM CST on Facebook & Instagram!
Calling all 2021 Carnival 'Krewes'...House Floats, Yardi Gras, and all local revelers! We're packing up a Parade of Mardi Gras favorites for you to celebrate Fat Tuesday at home!
MARDI GRAS PARADE PACK
MEAL FOR TWO $90 [$45/PERSON] INCLUDES...

Gulf Shrimp Remoulade with crostini [1 pint]
Louisiana Crawfish Etouffee  [1 pint]
Cajun Dirty Rice  [1 pint]
Crabmeat Deviled Eggs [4]
Traditional King Cake by Brennan's [1 individual cake]
Cat-5 Hurricane [serves 2 cocktails]

ADD ON FROZEN COCKTAILS!
Frozen French 75 or Frozen RFG Lemonade
Individual (20oz) $8 / Half Gallon $18 / One Gallon  $30

Pre-Order by: February 11 at 12 pm
Pick Up: RALPH'S ON THE PARK on Monday, February 15 from 3-5 pm 
Register
BGR 2021 Annual Luncheon with Darren Walker,
 President of Ford Foundation
Free

Presented by BGR | Bureau of Governmental Research with Generous Sponsorship by the Zemurray Foundation

Philanthropy as an Agent for Change in the Public Sector
Priorities, Process and Impact in New Orleans and Other Cities
Featuring Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation, in a discussion facilitated by Andy Kopplin, President and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Foundation

Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation
Darren Walker is president of the Ford Foundation, a $13 billion international social justice philanthropy. He is co-founder and chair of the Presidents’ Council on Disability Inclusion in Philanthropy.
Before joining Ford, Darren was vice president at Rockefeller Foundation, overseeing global and domestic programs. In the 1990s, he was COO of the Abyssinian Development Corporation, Harlem’s largest community development organization.
Darren co-chairs New York City’s Mayoral Advisory Commission on City Art, Monuments, and Markers, the New York City Census Task Force, and the Governor’s Commission and serves on The Independent Commission on New York City Criminal Justice and Incarceration Reform and UN International Labour Organization Global Commission on the Future of Work. He serves on many boards, including Carnegie Hall, the High Line, VOW to End Child Marriage, the Committee to Protect Journalists, the National Gallery of Art, and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the recipient of 16 honorary degrees and university awards, including Harvard University’s W.E.B. Du Bois Medal.
Educated exclusively in public schools, Darren was a member of the first Head Start class in 1965 and graduated from The University of Texas at Austin. He has been included on Time’s annual 100 Most Influential People in the World, Rolling Stone’s 25 People Shaping the Future, Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business, and OUT Magazine’s Power 50.

Tue, February 9, 2021
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST


Online Event
TUESDAY Feb 9
AT 11:00 AM
Cooped Up and Cooking


Darlings, It is
Mardi Gras Time!
Just a reminder- Due to COVID 19 and the safety of my guests, sitting is very limited for my 15th annual MASKED "It Carnival Time Round Table Luncheon on Wednesday, February 10 at noon at Andrea's in Metairie. Live music led by talented pianist Jim Walpole with Al "Carnival " Johnson,, Suzaune Kee McKamay, and others, and only $55 for a gourmet -bottomless champagne. I encourage all to don your beautiful mask and carnival outfit for our judges.
One of the prizes will be a delicious Ideal Supermarket Tres Leches King Cake. All Covid-19 social distance will be observed and tables of six or eight. Make your reservation now before it is sold out by Zelle (Chase) Venmo or by sending a check to Margarita Bergen, 811 Marigny Street, Unit C, New Orleans, Louisiana 70117. Credit will be given to all of those that have paid for other RTL. Have a blessed, peaceful, and a blessed January 2021. It is going to be a very memorable fun-l

Make reservation
Hidden Treasures:
Carnival Edition
Wednesday, February 10th
6 p.m. Wayne Phillips
 Zoom Only
For all you hardcore Carnival fanatics, join the Friends of the Cabildo and the Louisiana State Museum for one-night only as they open the impressive Carnival Collection for an exclusive behind-the-scenes viewing of historic costumes and other rarely seen artifacts. Wayne Phillips, Curator of Costumes and Textiles for the Louisiana State Museum, will guide you through an in-depth, first-hand look at Carnivals of years past this year through zoom! Guests that cannot watch the live showing will be still be able to watch the recording after through a zoom recording.
Hidden Treasures of the Louisiana State Museum: Carnival Edition takes place Wednesday, February 10th at 6 p.m. Cost is $30.00 per person or $20.00 per person for members. A link will be provided before the event via email as well as a recording will be provided the next day and guests will have 60 days to watch the presentation.
February 10 2021
Hidden Treasures:
Carnival Edition

Presented by Friends of the Cabildo
Join the Friends of the Cabildo and the Louisiana State Museum for one-night only as they open the impressive Carnival Collection for an exclusive behind-the-scenes viewing of historic costumes and other rarely seen artifacts. 
8 PM – 9 PM

Online Event
Walter 'Wolfman' Washington & The Roadmasters
Hosted by d.b.a. New Orleans and StageIt

2-10-21
Every Wednesday Streaming LIVE on StageIt from d.b.a in New Orleans.

Walter “Wolfman” Washington has been a mainstay in the New Orleans music scene since the early 1960s. He cut his teeth backing up some of the best singers and performers in New Orleans history including Lee Dorsey, Johnny Adams, and Irma Thomas before putting together his long time band The Roadmasters, who have been burning down and burning up local and national stages since their first gigs in the 1980s. This new record confirms what fans have known for years: Walter “Wolfman Washington has soul to go along with that fire.
Covington Farmers Market - Wednesday Lunch Market
2-10-21
  • Recurring Recurring weekly on Wednesday
  • Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
  • Price: Free
  • Covington Trailhead
  • 419 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, LA 70433
  • (985) 966-1786

Produce in season and prepared foods for lunch or take-away. Held at the Covington Trailhead.

The Covington Farmers Market is held twice weekly, all year-round: 10am-2pm Wednesdays at the Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire St. and 8am-12pm Saturdays at 609 N. Columbia St, on the side lawn of the Covington Police Department. These events are rain or shine.
Wednesday market vendors sell prepared foods, lunches to-go, and some fresh produce, and occasionally features live music and cooking demos. Saturday market vendors sell vegetables, fruit, dairy, poultry, seafood, beef, wines, herbs, honey, baked goods, prepared foods, pastries, doggie treats, soaps, potted plants and more.
The public is invited to enjoy live music from the quaint gazebo as they shop for fresh and prepared foods, sample weekly cooking demonstrations, or just have a seat with a cup of coffee and enjoy the music and atmosphere. Occasional visits by area food trucks, too.
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1 PM CST – 5 PM CST
Luling Market at the Westbank Bridge Park
13825 River Rd, Luling, LA 70070-6219, United States
The German Coast Farmers Market’s Westbank market takes place every Wednesday afternoon from 1-5pm at the Westbank Bridge Park on River Rd. in Luling. We’ll have lots of fresh, locally grown Fruit & Vegetables, Local Raw Honey, Chicken and Duck Eggs, fresh Sausages, Jams, Jellies, Pepper Jellies, Pickled Items, Salsa, Dips, Baked Goods, Infused Olive Oils and Vinegar, Crafts, Plants, Fresh Specialty Hot Foods such as Hot Tamale, plus lots more
City Park N. O. Logo
February 10, 2021
Playgrounds:
Storyland: Open Wed. – Sun. 10am to 4:30pm (last entry at 4pm); limited admission; tickets on this link; limited admission
- Other Park playgrounds will open over time and will be announced on Park website and social media.

Open Wed. 10am to 8pm and Thurs.- Sun. 10am to 4:30pm; Wednesday is free entry for LA residents courtesy of The Helis Foundation;

City Putt; open Wed. – Sun. noon to 7pm

Café Du Monde: Open 7 days week, 8am to 8pm, take-away only
Weekly Wednesday 
Steak Night!
2-10-21

Pre-Order Your Steak TODAY!

NEW STEAK This Week...

PRIME GRILLED STRIP STEAK w/ chimichurri sauce, sautéed green beans, Lyonnaise potatoes $19
add on 1/2 Bottle of Hartford Court, Russian River Valley, Pinot Noir $15
Wednesday Bike Nite at Daisy Dukes
2-10-21

  • Daisy Dukes
  • Recurring Recurring weekly on Wednesday
  • Time: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
  • Price: Free to enter
  • Daisy Dukes
  • 1200 W Causeway Appr, Suite 13A, Mandeville, LA 70471
  • (985) 951-2140
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THURSDAY,
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
AT 6 PM CST
For The Love of Wine & Cheese - Valentines Wines
Online Event
Online Event
Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 6 PM CST
Public 
 
Hey Good Lookin'....yeah you, the one with the face xoxo
Acquistapace's is celebrating Valentine's with Wine & Cheese and we want to you join us on Thursday, February 11 at 6 PM

Last event SOLD OUT, so grab your spot early!!!
For this pairing you will receive 4 bottles of wine and 4 cheeses artfully displayed on a cheeseboard prepared by Acquistapace's. Serves 3-4 people as a tasting.
We go live on Zoom at 6 PM Central that evening.
Orders must be placed by Wednesday, February 10 by 5 PM.
Must be 21+ to purchase and participate.
Please install Zoom on your computer or phone before the meeting. Zoom is supported by Google Chrome.
Millions of people around the world will ring in the Lunar New Year on Friday, February 12th, coinciding with the first new moon of the lunar calendar. While commonly referred to as “Chinese New Year,” many East Asian and Southeast Asian countries outside Mainland China also celebrate the Lunar New Year, including Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Tibet, Bhutan, Mongolia, and the Philippines. 
Each country has its own unique traditions and customs, but common to all celebrations are coming together with family and friends, gift-giving, and preparing and eating traditional foods.
The Year of the Ox
On February 12th, we say goodbye to the Year of the Rat and usher in the Year of the Ox, the second animal of the Chinese Zodiac. The Ox is an esteemed animal in Chinese culture and is said to represent hard work, positivity, and honesty.
Dragon dances, mooncakes, parades, fireworks, red envelopes... most of us are familiar with many of the traditions associated with Chinese New Year celebrations. Lunar New Year is a very big deal in China. Schools and businesses are closed for a whole week and millions of people travel to their hometowns to spend the holiday with family in what is often referred to as "the world's largest human migration." Red is considered a lucky color in Chinese culture, so you will see it in abundance during Lunar New Year festivities. 
Speaking of red, those red envelopes, known as hong bao, contain money that is given by elders to children. While the traditional foods prepared and eaten during Lunar New Year vary somewhat by region, jiaozi (dumplings), nian goa (rice cakes), and mandarin oranges are considered lucky foods. 
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The Yard on Frenchmen,
405 Frenchmen St,
New Orleans, LA 70116,
New Orleans, United States
YARDI GRAS
CARNIVAL EXPERIENCE

The Yard on Frenchmen presents:
YARDI GRAS 2021, the ultimate CARNIVAL EXPERIENCE!

This year Carnival may look a little different. That is why we pioneered a wild 5 day affair, introducing traditional and re-imagined parade route culture to our guests at The Yard.

Beginning with an immersive restaurant atmosphere, the Courtyard and interior dining room will seamlessly transition into an explosion of Yardi Gras throws and wild booty-popping presentations, including an array of characters that aren't your usual suspects. Guests let loose and party the weekend away.

This signature event features a daily CRAWFISH BOIL, indulgent food menu, Yardi Gras drink specials, a variety of special guests and "parade route" inspired surprises, with music to keep the party going from open to close.

DJ Vladimir will be on the decks each day keeping the Yardi Gras vibe alive with Partygoers dancing in their seats and out in the street.
Each night the ACE Brass band, featuring a full (St. Augustine inspired) drum line will be playing in the courtyard. You may not see a single parade this year, but you won't miss the experience if you go to the Yardi Gras!
PJ’s Coffee has expanded
A grand opening is planned Feb. 12 at 925 Hwy. 59, Suite 100. PJ’s Coffee has a second Mandeville store at 4480 Hwy 22 along with several locations in Covington.
It is the New Orleans-based coffee shop’s fourth grand opening on the North Shore in the past six months
This event can be viewed on
Make sure to visit  for a full lineup of celebrity appearances, musical guests, and everything else that will make this virtual celebration one to remember!
SCHEDULED TO APPEAR
MUSIC
Preservation Hall Jazz Band • Gerald French New Orleans Original Tuxedo Jazz Band • The New Orleans Jazz Vipers • Doyle Cooper Jazz Band • Sam Price and the True Believers • Cha Wa • The New Orleans Suspects • Batiste Fathers and Sons • Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients Leo Nocentelli and George Porter, Jr. (The Meters) • The Andrews Family • Al “Carnival Time” Johnson • Herlin Riley • Marine Forces Reserve Band • Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra • St. Augustine Drumline • Dr. Sick and the Late Greats • George Porter, Jr. • Tulane University Marching Band • Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra
LOUISIANA ICONS
Emeril Lagasse • Hoda Kotb • Bryan Batt • Walter Isaacson • Ashton Ramsey • Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews • Archie Manning • James Carville • Marcus Spears • Gayle Benson • Jimmy Buffett
CHEFS
Chef Amy Sins • Chef Toya Boudy • Chef Zak Miller
PERFORMANCES BY
Krewe of Rolling Elvi • Muff-a-Lottas • Crescent City Fae
Saintsations • 610 Stompers • Tank and the Bangas
The parades may be canceled but the spirit Mardi Gras is still in full swing! Get ready for our
3 day virtual event,
Mardi Gras for All Y'all!
We are excited to support keeping the spirit of Mardi Gras in full swing as we virtually celebrate Carnival and everything we love about it. Mardi Gras for All Y’all is a free virtual 3-day celebration of the New Orleans party spirit that takes place during the Mardi Gras holiday that begins each night at 8 p.m. on February 12, 13, and 14.
 Scheduled to Appear

Music
Preservation Hall Jazz Band • Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients Leo Nocentelli and George Porter, Jr. of The Meters • Al "Carnival Time" Johnson • Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra

Louisiana Icons
Emeril Lagasse • Hoda Kotb • Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews • Archie Manning • Jimmy Buffett

This online event is free to all and will stream live on Facebook, Youtube, and NOLA.com. Don’t miss special messages from the Convention Center and New Orleans & Company on opening night.
 
Plus, there will be special vignettes about New Orleans’ biggest Mardi Gras krewes, like Rex, Zulu, Muses, and others!
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SATURDAY,
FEBRUARY 13, 2021
11:30 AM CST – 2 PM CST
Shangri-la
Mardi Gras Luncheon
Antoine's Restaurant

713 St Louis St
New Orleans, LA 70130
Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 11:30 AM CST – 2 PM CST
Price: Free · Duration: 2 hr 30 min
Public 
 ·
Monthly luncheon with Shangri-La $55pp unlimited champagned three course lunch. SORRY THIS LUNCH IS SOLD OUT! Next luncheon Andrea's same info on price,. Theme Sashay Saturday, war your best Spring Chapeaux gentlemen always welcome - Entertainment Fashion by The Chatter Box

Tickets available at
Whole Village
Art Therapy, Inc.
2-14-21
THE EVENT: A virtual shoebox float parade featuring photos of YOUR OWN FLOATS with special guests and puppets to announce the name of the float builder and title of each float. The parade will be featured LIVE, Sunday, February 14th at 11:00am! We will be celebrating the culture of New Orleans, Mardi Gras, artmaking for a mentally healthy community, Valentine's Day, puppets, and FUN!
THE MATERIALS: Krewe Members receive:
-A reserved space in the virtual parade, showcasing your own float! You will be able to submit 3 photos per ticket.
-Your name announced live as the artist as well as the title of your float!
-A free link to watch the parade
-A fabulous packet of decoration materials - to be picked-up at various locations around New Orleans on Saturday, February 6th 10:00am-1:00pm
-An easy instruction sheet with fun and creative ideas
-Access to a video showing lots of ideas for float construction and decoration
-A krewe medallion for you to decorate and wear or hang proudly on your front door for all your neighbors to see!
THE FLOAT BUILDING KIT: Your float building kit will be curated by artists to contain everything you need to create a shoebox float. Each kit contains:
-a shoebox
-craft glue
-markers
-Mardi Gras beads and decor
-various kinds of paper
-sparkly things
-various toys, trinkets, and festive surprises

Tickets
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Hyatt Centric French Quarter
New Orleans, LA
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6 PM CST – 9 PM CST
Dinner Detective Interactive Murder Mystery
Dinner Show
New Orleans Detective Murder Mystery
Dinner Show

At The Dinner Detective, you’ll tackle a hilarious and challenging crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it! Our engaging and unique murder mystery dinner theatre performances have been playing across the country since 2004
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Here are the dates of the 2021 Full Moons:

February 2021
The February 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Snow Moon, will be on Saturday, February 27, 2021 03:17 EST or 08:17 UTC. This will be the third and last full moon of the Winter 2020-2021 season.

March 2021
The March 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Worm Moon, on Sunday March 28, 2021 14:48 EST or 18:48 UTC. This will be the first full moon of the Spring 2021 season and the first full moon after spring equinox 2021.
The Vernal Equinox (Spring) will be on March 20, 2021 5:37 EST or 9:37 UTC, about a week before the March Full Moon.
April 2021
The April 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Pink Moon, will be on Monday April 26, 2021 23:31 EST or April 27, 2021 03:31 UTC. This will be the second full moon of the Spring 2021 season.
May 2021
The May 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Flower Moon, will be on Wednesday May 26, 2021 07:14 EST or 11:14 UTC. It will be the third full moon of the Spring 2021 season.
There will also be a Total Lunar Eclipse at the same time as the full moon, technically 5 minutes after the full moon peak.
June 2021
The June 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Strawberry Moon, will be on Thursday June 24, 2021 14:40 EST or 18:40 UTC. This will be the first full moon of the Summer 2021 season as it occurs a few days after the Summer Solstice.
The Summer Solstice is on the calendar for June 20, 2021 23:32 EST or June 21, 2021 3:32 UTC.
July 2021
The July 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Buck Moon, will be on Thursday July 23, 2021 22:37 EST or July 24, 2021 02:37 UTC. This will be the second full moon of the Summer 2021 season.
August 2021
The August 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Sturgeon Moon, will be on Sunday August 22, 2021 08:02 EST or 12:02 UTC. This will be the third full moon of the Summer 2021 season.
And the August 2021 full moon will also be the third full moon of the Summer 2021 Season. As this season will have 4 full moons, this full moon will also be a seasonal blue moon.
September 2021
The September 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Harvest Moon, will be on Monday September 20, 2021 19:55 EST or 23:55 UTC. This will be the fourth full moon of the Summer 2021 season.
The Autumn Equinox is on the calendar for September 22, 2021 15:21 EST or 19:21 UTC. As the September full moon will be closer to the Autumn Equinox than the October full moon, it will be called the Full Harvest Moon.
October 2021
The October 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Hunter’s Moon will be on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 10:57 EST or 14:57 UTC.
November 2021
The November 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Beaver Moon, will be on Friday November 19, 2021 03:58 EST or 8:58 UTC.
There will also be a penumbral lunar full moon eclipse during the November full moon, technically a few minutes after the peak. The moon will pass through the Earth’s penumbra resulting in a slight dimming of the moon’s surface. You likely won’t be able to tell the difference from a regular full moon.
December 2021
The December 2021 Full Moon, also called Full Cold Moon, will be on Saturday December 18, 2021 23:36 EST or December 19, 2021 04:36 UTC.
The Winter Solstice is on the calendar for December 21, 2021 10:59 EST or 15:59 UTC.
What are the names of 2021 full moons?
The names of the 2021 full moons are as follows:
  • January: Full Wolf Moon
  • February: Full Snow Moon
  • March: Full Worm Moon
  • April: Full Pink Moon
  • May: Full Flower Moon
  • June: Full Strawberry Moon
  • July: Full Buck Moon
  • August: Full Sturgeon Moon
  • September: Full Harvest Moon
  • October: Full Hunter’s Moon
  • November: Full Beaver Moon
  • December: Full Cold Moon
For all menus
WYES SEASON OF PERSONAL CHEFS, 
a 2021 version of WYES’ successful dining series WYES SEASON OF
 GOOD TASTES,
will take place from late January to late March and give restaurant customers a special dining experience, while making sure that all guidelines of social distancing are maintained. WYES SEASON OF PERSONAL CHEFS is a great way to support local restaurants and WYES.

The WYES SEASON OF PERSONAL CHEFS includes pickup dinner from six local restaurants, a bottle of wine from Bizou Wines and a virtual dinner party via Zoom with participating restaurant chefs!

  Mosquito Supper Club Menu 
March 1 - Chef Cynthia VuTran — Cafe Minh  

March 9 - Chefs Amarys & Jordan Herndon – Palm&Pine
March 15 - Chef Rebecca Wilcomb – Gianna Restaurant
March 23 - Chef Kevin Belton – as featured in his WYES series (pickup WYES New Orleans)
Upcoming 2021 Stewards of Children Open Enrollment Sessions (2-Hour Training):

  • March 1, 6:00PM (ONLINE)

  • April 12, 6:00PM (ONLINE)
  • May 3, 6:00PM (ONLINE)
  • June 7, 6:00PM (ONLINE)
  • July 5, 6:00PM (ONLINE)
  • August 2, 6:00PM (ONLINE)
  • September 13, 6:00PM (ONLINE)
  • October 4, 6:00PM (ONLINE)
  • November 1, 6:00PM (ONLINE)
  • December 6, 6:00PM (ONLINE)


Upcoming 2021 Play It Safe! Open Enrollment Sessions (1-Hour Training):
  • February 2, 6:00PM (ONLINE - Grade 1)
  • March 2, 6:00PM (ONLINE - Grade 2)
  • April 13, 6:00PM (ONLINE - Grade 3)
  • May 4, 6:00PM (ONLINE - Grade 4)
  • June 8, 6:00PM (ONLINE - Grade 5)
  • July 6, 6:00PM (ONLINE - "Survivors," Grade 6)
  • August 3, 6:00PM (ONLINE - "Sexting and Cyberbullying," Middle thru High School)
  • September 14, 6:00PM (ONLINE - "It’s Harassment," Middle School)
  • October 5, 6:00PM (ONLINE - "Relationships: Paint them Healthy," Middle thru High School)
  • November 2, 6:00PM (ONLINE - "It’s Called Rape," Middle thru High School)
  • December 7, 6:00PM (ONLINE - "Abuse of Power," Middle thru High School)
Hope House Announces 2021 Schedule of FREE Abuse Prevention Trainings
According to national statistics, 1 in 10 children will be sexually abused by their 18th birthday.
Children’s Advocacy Center - HopeHouse, a nonprofit organization that provides forensic interviews and free counseling to child abuse victims in St. Tammany and Washington parishes, will host monthly child abuse prevention trainings online for adults and children throughout 2021. Please see the attached press release for the complete schedule of online trainings for this year.
All trainings are FREE and will be conducted via Zoom meeting by Hope House’s expert team of authorized facilitators. The trainings are nationally acclaimed


Hope House to provide age-appropriate online trainings for adults and children
COVINGTON, LA (January 26, 2021) – Children’s Advocacy Center - Hope House, Stewards of Children online training dates:

CLICK HERE to learn more or to register for an upcoming training, or contact our prevention coordinator Jessica Fuselier directly at 985-892-3885 Ext 1.

Here a look at LSU’s 2021 football schedule:

Sept. 4 at UCLA
Sept. 11 vs. McNeese State
Sept. 18 vs. Central Michigan
Sept. 25 at. Mississippi State
Oct. 2 vs. Auburn
Oct. 9 at Kentucky
Oct. 16 vs. Florida
Oct. 23 at Ole Miss
Oct. 30 bye
Nov. 6 at Alabama
Nov. 13 vs. Arkansas
Nov. 20 vs. ULM
Nov. 27 vs. Texas A&M
N O. Seal
Love New Orleans &
She'll Love You Back. 
.Sincerely, 

Frank Stansbury 
Lafete News 
504-450-1955