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Tuesday August 27






YOU MAKE THE GROCERIES, WE’LL MAKE THE COFFEE
French Truck Opens Newest Location Open in Whole Foods Market on Veterans
New Orleans, Louisiana—Geoffrey Meeker, founder and owner of French Truck Coffee in New Orleans, has announced the opening of another location of his popular, small batch coffee shop. As part of the Friends of Whole Foods Market program it is located inside Whole Foods Market on Veterans Memorial Blvd. in Metairie. “I am excited about the opportunity to partner with Whole Foods Market on this opening as we share a philosophy regarding attention to detail and focus on quality,” said Meeker. “Working with a strong national company like Whole Foods Market allows us to share our small-batch roasting with a larger audience.” Geoffrey Meeker is dedicated to offering a meticulously crafted cup of coffee. From personally sourcing the beans in Africa and Central and South America to roasting in small batches each day, Meeker controls the quality of the roast and ensures each cup tastes fresh.          

 "We are pleased to welcome French Truck Coffee as a Friend of Whole Foods Market to the Veterans Memorial Blvd. store,” said Jessica Johnson-Keller, regional vice president of Whole Foods Market Southwest Region.  “Friends of Whole Foods Market are local partners that take up residence inside our four walls to bring new and exciting flavors and food to the table, and Geoffrey is a craftsman we are thrilled to call a local partner.” Friends of Whole Foods Market is an opportunity for innovative businesses and entrepreneurs that align with the mission and quality of Whole Foods Market to establish their own independent retail spaces inside Whole Foods Market stores. Each Friends partner operates as its own store within Whole Foods Market and offers unique expertise in a cuisine, concept or product. 

This newest location of French Truck Coffee will offer the standard drink menu; a rotating selection of seasonal beverages, such as strawberry-ginger iced tea; exclusive single origin coffee offerings; as well as Nola iced coffee: a French Truck Coffee and chicory cold brew elixir, shaken with milk and simple syrup and served over French Truck Coffee signature ice. Assorted pastries will also be available.

French Truck Coffee Whole Foods Market, 3420 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, LA will be open daily from 8AM until 6PM. To contact French Truck Coffee Whole Foods Market call 504-399-6886.






Convention Center Boulevard to Close , August 27 to
Sunday, September 1
Convention Center Boulevard, from Julia Street to lake-bound Calliope Street will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning at dawn on Monday, August 26 until dusk on Sunday, September 1, to accommodate Entergy’s relocation of existing utility poles. Motorists are encouraged to take other routes into and out of the Central Business District during this period. Designated crosswalks on Convention Center Boulevard for pedestrians will remain open.
 
Shuttles, taxis and rideshares only will have controlled access to Convention Center Boulevard from St. Joseph Street.
 
Conditions will continue to change and motorists are advised to remain aware of the directional signs and consider alternate routes.
 
The construction is part of a $75 million safety and beautification plan to convert Convention Center Boulevard into a 7.5 acre landscaped Public Park to be completed in the fall of 2020. 
 
Questions can be directed to the RoadworkNOLA Hotline is 504.658.ROAD (7623).

WYES DOWNTON ABBEY MOVIE COUNTDOWN PARTY


Tickets

Join us for a royal good time as we countdown to the highly anticipated cinema release of  Downton Abbey  – the movie during WYES DOWNTON ABBEY MOVIE COUNTDOWN PARTY.
While the Crawleys and their staff prepare for a royal visit, we’ll have our own royal affair at the Windsor Court on Friday, September 6th, 4-6pm. For $150 per person, guests will sip champagne, specialty cocktails or enjoy a cup of tea paired with specially designed cuisine.
***As a bonus, all guests will receive a complimentary invitation to join us for a private screening of the movie, Downton Abbey, on September 17th at the AMC Elmwood Palace 20 Theatre at 7pm. Be among the first to see Downton Abbey's cinematic release! ***Please note, private screening tickets are not available independently.
This is an extremely limited opportunity, so join us for the WYES DOWNTON ABBEY MOVIE COUNTDOWN PARTY and don't miss out on a new era of scandal, romance and intrigue that is uniquely Downton.
Questions?
[email protected]  | 504-486-5511
Limited Availability


Fri, September 6, 2019
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM CDT

Windsor Court Hotel
300 Gravier Street
New Orleans, LA 70130


Bonus!
Guests will also receive a ticket to a private screening of the NEW Downton Abbey film. Be the first to see it on Tuesday, September 17 at 7pm at the AMC Elmwood Palace Theatre.   






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FRESH & LOCAL:
No Bad Apples
Apples in the Big Easy? Our warmer climate is not great for growing apples which need a certain number of hours below a certain temperature (called chilling) in order to set fruit so we don’t see a lot of local apples. This year though, we have vendors from more northern parts and colder climates bringing heat tolerant varieties to market. Swing by our Uptown, Mid-City and CBD markets and check out our new vendor Mountain View Orchards from Chilton County, Alabama for Gala and Golden Delicious now, and Red Delicious, Fuji and Pink Lady apples as the season progresses. Amorphous Gardens just about four hours due north of New Orleans just finished their season up - although they’ve got plans for expanding the orchard in the works. Speaking of seasonality, apples are a fall crop all across the country. The modern magic of climate-controlled storage, waxing and other chemicals allows those fall apples to be sold all year. To read more about how old store bought apples are,  check out this article . To get the tastiest, most nutrient dense apples, make sure you’re getting them in season from the farmers market!


PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Muscadine Grapes
Last week we saw the first “grapes of the south,” also known as muscadines! Muscadines have been gathered for centuries in our region to make jams, jellies, preserves, and wine. They come in a dark purple color or a greenish pink and grow on vines like any grape. The term muscadine usually refers to the dark purple ones, while the lighter ones are sometimes referred to as scuppernongs or bronze muscadine. Their taste is a musky sweet (hence the name) and they’re unlike the grapes you’re used to since their skin is thick and slightly bitter, and you’ll find a few large seeds nestled inside. For this reason, they’re often used to make other things like jelly or wine and if eaten fresh, many people will squeeze out the soft center to eat, spit the seeds and discard the peel. While muscadines are currently found on the Mendez Farm table at the Uptown Market, expect to see more in the weeks to come.
Save the Date - October 13th, 2019


VENDOR OF THE WEEK:
Grit Girl
Extremely warm welcomes to our newest Thursday, Mid-City Market vendor Grit Girl! In operation since 2000, what started as a small endeavor with friends and neighbors grew into supplying over 185 restaurants nationwide! Owner Brittany Barnes, proudly offers grits and other specialty items from stone-ground Mississippi grown corn. She proudly explains nothing ever sits on the shelf, grits are milled to order and preservative free! Grit Girls not only has grits, polenta, cornmeal and masa, but also offers a unique take on grits by milling black-eyed peas or popcorn! Swing by, say hi to Grit Girl employee Robert, and give em a try!
TUESDAY’S GREEN PLATE SPECIAL:
Chef Indigo
Greetings and much love from Chef Indigo, a plant-based chef, yogi, and our August Green Plate Special. Chef Indigo has been specializing in the art of food for a little over 7 years and focuses on educational programs teaching children how to cook by giving them valuable information on staying uplifted, aware, and healthy in the best ways possible! Chef Indigo believes that he is here to help people elevate mentally, spiritually, and physically. Catch him one last Tuesday at the Uptown Market in August and be sure to try the cashew queso, with just the right amount of heat!


RECIPE OF THE WEEK:
Homemade Applesauce
The temperature is finally dropping below 90 degrees and we are feeling some serious fall vibes at market. Carrots, butternut squash, and… apples! One of our favorite apple dishes is fool proof - try this  simple applesauce recipe  from The Forked Spoon. Scoop up some golden delicious or pink ladys at the market and you are good to go!
Homemade Applesauce
The temperature is finally dropping below 90 degrees and we are feeling some serious fall vibes at market. Carrots, butternut squash, and… apples! One of our favorite apple dishes is foolproof - try this  simple applesauce recipe  from The Forked Spoon. Scoop up some golden delicious or pink ladies at the market and you are good to go!
Ingredients
  • Apples
  • Water
  • Sugar or another sweetener (optional)
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • Lemon juice
Directions
To make homemade applesauce gather a bunch of apples– whichever apples you want (see above). In nearly all apple recipes I use Pink Lady Apples because they’re tart, crispy and so pink. Basically, the only thing that matters when picking apples. Just kidding…but, that’s how I do things.
Peel and core the apples. If you’re handy enough with an apple peeler, that will definitely help speed the process along. Unfortunately, I have never been clever enough to figure out how to use mine (true story) so I stick to my favorite paring knife. Peel, core, and slice the peeled apples into large slices. Transfer the apples to a large pot. Add the water, lemon juice, sweetener, cinnamon, and salt and mix to combine. You don’t need a lot of liquid, however, you will need approximately 1/2 cup to help steam the apples and move things along. Some people use apple juice or apple cider instead of water, but I just see that as more sugar, so I’ll let you decide.
Bring liquid to a boil, reduce heat, and cover. Now the hard part is over (since, you know, that was super hard). Allow the apples to cook for approximately 25-30 minutes. Your apples should be broken up, buy partially intact, and very soft. Remove those sweet apples from heat.
Make into applesauce. Mash or puree, which will you choose?


MARKETS THIS WEEK:

Chartres St. at Piety St.
American Can Company






Mayor's Neighborhood Engagement Office Resumes Community Office Hours

NEW ORLEANS – The Mayor’s Neighborhood Engagement Office (NEO) is excited to announce the return of Community Office Hours (COH), Come out to one of our seven COH locations and meet your Neighborhood Liaison! Bring your questions, comments and concerns; NEO looks forward to working with you. See you soon!
 
What: City Hall Hosts Community Office Hours
 
When: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
 
Locations
 
District A: Community Commitment Education Center (8540 Spruce St.)
           August  27-28
           September     3, 4, 9-11, 16-18; 23-25; & 30
           October          1, 2; 7-9; 14-16; 21-23; 28, 29 and 30
           November     4, 6, 12,13; 18-20
 
District B: Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center (4300 S. Broad Ave.)
           August  27-28
           September    3, 4, 9-11, 16-18; 23-25; & 30
           October       1, 2; 7-9; 14-16; 21-23; 28, 29 and 30
           November     4, 6, 12,13; 18-20
 
District C: Eastbank: Treme Coffeehouse (1501 St. Phillip St.)
           August   27 and 28
           September     3, 9, 11, 17, 23 and 25
           October          1, 7, 9, 15, 21, 23 and 29
           November     4, 6, 12, 18 and 20
 
District C: Westbank: Arthur Monday Multi-Service Center (1111 Newton St.)
           August 27
           September     4, 10, 16, 18, 24 and 30
           October          2, 8, 14, 16, 22, 28 and 30
           November     13 and 19
 
District D: Pontilly Coffee (4000 Chef Menteur Hwy.)
           August   27-28
           September  3, 4, 9-11, 16-18; 23-25; & 30
           October     1, 2; 7-9; 14-16; 21-23; 28, 29 and 30
           November   4, 6, 12,13; 18-20
 
District E: New Orleans East: East New Orleans Regional Library (5641 Read Blvd.)
           August    27 & 28
           September     3, 9, 11, 17, 23 & 25
           October          1, 7, 9, 15, 21, 23 & 29
           November     4, 6, 12, 18 & 20
 
District E: Lower Ninth Ward: Sanchez Multi-Service Center (1616 Caffin Ave.)
           August  27
           September     4, 10, 16, 18, 24 & 30
           October          2, 8, 14, 16, 22, 28 & 30
           November     13 and 19
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About the Mayor's Neighborhood Engagement Office
The Mayor’s  Neighborhood Engagement Office  is the City’s permanent mechanism for public participation in government decision-making. We create opportunities for dialogue, information sharing, partnership, and action between City government and neighborhood residents and leaders.



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New Orleans
Jazz National Historic Park
916 N Peters Street,
French Quarter, New Orleans
Free and Open to the Public












Every Tuesday at SoBou!
Featured Tequila Cocktail $5
Created by our
resident Tequila expert, Jared.

SoBou Tacos $3 each
Specialty tacos rotate each week.

Local Draft Beer $2

Available all day!


310 Chartres St, W Hotel French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana
Reservations

Call (504) 552-4095
Complimentary Valet Parking
25-cent Martinis during Lunch M-F
Happier Hour every day 3-6pm

SoBou | (504)552-4095

SoBou · New Orleans, Louisiana

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Celebrating the U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish Industry during National Catfish Month 
Deanie’s Three Locations to Offer Special Catfish Lunch Deal throughout August

August is National Catfish Month, and Deanie’s Seafood ’s Restaurants are celebrating all month long with a catfish lunch special available at all three locations. We will be offering a half Po boy or Catfish Plate with a side for $8.99 through the month of August. The special is available during lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily at all three restaurants. 

Recognized as one of the best seafood restaurants in New Orleans, Deanie’s Seafood is known for its classic fried catfish, a staple of our Deanie’s Giant Seafood Platter. Deanie’s Seafood has served high quality U.S. farm-raised catfish from Simmons Catfish in Yazoo City, Miss., for more than 30 years. 

“We are proud to serve and celebrate local seafood from the Gulf, from certified Wild Louisiana shrimp, oysters, crawfish, blue crab and flounder to premium Mississippi farm-raised catfish that we have sourced from the same farm for over 30 years,” said Barbara Chifici, Deanie’s Seafood Restaurants proprietor.

The U.S. Farm Raised Catfish 
Farm-raised catfish is one of the most affordable, environmentally sustainable sources of high-quality protein available to American consumers today. Catfish is by far the widest produced freshwater fish in the country, and farm-raised catfish is the largest aquaculture in the United States. Farm-raised catfish has been one of the top 10 most-consumed seafoods in the United States for the past 20 years. Ninety-four percent of all U.S. farm-raised catfish is raised in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi, and catfish contributes about $4 billion per year to each of the states’ economies, according to The Catfish Institute. 

About Deanie’s Seafood Restaurants
Deanie’s Seafood Restaurants and Market have been known for serving hearty portions of the best boiled, broiled and fried seafood in New Orleans for more than 50 years. Family-owned and -operated, Deanie’s Seafood operates three successful restaurants, including its original restaurant and seafood market in Bucktown, 1713 Lake Ave., Deanie’s in the French Quarter, 841 Iberville St., and Deanie’s Sea Food Kitchen, 2200 Magazine Street in the Garden District.






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BLOOD DRIVE EVERY TUESDAY IN AUGUST!

Roll up your sleeves and help us raise 500 pints during the critical summer months. Donate onsite at any one of our  5  blood drives this month or anytime by using the code  L113  at any  Blood Center  location.


Mobile Drive Schedule
N.O.M.A.F.
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
12:00 pm - 06:00 pm
1525 Louisiana Ave 
Bloodmobile
New Orleans, LA 70115




New Orleans Museum Month
August 26-31, 2019
NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM MONTH is a collaboration between museums of all sizes across the greater New Orleans area. It offers museum members the opportunity to visit all participating institutions, FREE OF CHARGE, using their current membership throughout the month of August. Not a member of a local museum yet? Join a participating museum today!

PARTICIPATING MUSEUMS













Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium
New Orleans Museum Month is a collaboration between museums of all sizes across the greater New Orleans area. It offers museum members the opportunity to visit all participating institutions, FREE OF CHARGE, using their current membership throughout the month of August 2019.
  • Museum Month admission is valid for two complimentary admissions at each museum. Must show membership card and valid ID at entry.
  • Taylor/Audubon Students and Scholars are included!

  • Need more information? Visit the New Orleans Museum Month website: 
Your Audubon Membership is more valuable than ever, so take advantage of 31 days of summertime fun!






COOLINARY NEW ORLEANS
 August 27 - 31, 2019
During the month of August, experience cuisine that delights your palate and is an integral part of the history, fabric and culture of New Orleans. This annual culinary tradition features specially priced prix-fixe menus. Enjoy 2-course lunches for $20 or less, and 3-course dinners and brunches for $39 or less.
Dates: August 19 – August 31
Times: Vary 


New Orleans & Company launches the 15th annual COOLinary New Orleans Restaurant Month with more than 100 restaurants participating throughout the month of August.







Tammany Taste of Summer
Only forty minutes from the French Quarter in New Orleans, St. Tammany Parish has long been where New Orleans comes to play and get away.
Plan your visit during the month of August and take advantage of the Tammany Taste of Summer for delicious dining deals, special prix fixe menus, culinary events and activities and discounted overnight accommodations. Use the booking link below for a special rate valid on stays August 9-31, and mention the promo code "Tammany Taste" at your hotel check-in to receive a free culinary gift, compliments of the St. Tammany Parish Tourist Commission.
In our  Restaurants  section, peruse participating Tammany Taste of Summer restaurants to check out their special deals and prix fixe menus.
Check out the  Videos  section to see entertaining and bite-sized chef interviews, tastings and features on the culinary scene in St. Tammany to help you plan your trip. It's deep and delicious and meant to be savored.
Special Events  that celebrate St. Tammany's culinary scene and culture
are happening in August, too. You won't want to miss them! 
This August, plan to stay, get away and Feed Your Soul on the Northshore.







NEW ORLEANS JAZZ MUSEUM
August 27

400 Esplanade Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504)-568-6993































ISLAND HOP THIS SUMMER WITH CHEF ALISON AT
 STATION 6

I SLAND HOP THIS SUMMER 
Take a culinary tour of Caribbean islands with Chef Allison at Station 6

NEW ORLEANS—Chef Alison Vega-Knoll and Drew Knoll will offer the 2nd annual island-hopping tour of six Caribbean Islands from August 27 through September 1 at Station 6 in Bucktown. After spending several years living and cooking in Antigua, Alison and Drew are excited to share the flavors of the Caribbean with their customers again this summer. Each week the restaurant will fly the flag from a different island and feature special menu items served à la carte and a specialty rum cocktail. Proceeds from Island Hopping meals and merchandise will benefit The Coral Restoration Foundation™.

The final stop on the tour is where it all began for the Knoll’s—Antigua—from August 27 – September 1. The old-fashion rum punch stars alongside seafood pepperpot & fungee (okra, eggplant, butternut squash, and spinach stew with conch, crab and fish), spicy mango, lobster and avocado salad, curry goat and seasoned rice, and coconut rum cake.

For More Information: 
Liz Bodet, 504.583.5550;






Join us in the Fountain Lounge every Tuesday for the perfect pairing: Top shelf burgers and champagne. Specially crafted to bring an the best ingredients to you in a world class setting.

Each guest will receive a complimentary glass of champagne with the purchase of a burger, and even more offerings are available by the bottle.


The Roosevelt New Orleans, a Waldorf Astoria Hotel · New Orleans, Louisiana

August 2019

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130 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112




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August Biz Night
Biz Night at Habitat for Humanity
$5
Tickets

Looking to promote your business and network with local professionals around New Orleans? Register today for  Biz New Orleans  Magazine’s Biz Night on Tuesday, August 27! Join the  Biz New Orleans  team and Habitat for Humanity (2900 Elysian Fields Ave) to swap business cards while enjoying complimentary lite bites and a welcome cocktail followed by a cash bar and door prizes! Admission to attend is $5 with ticket sales benefiting New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity.
Reservations and payment are required in advance and space is limited.
Must be 21 to attend.

Tue, August 27, 2019
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT

Hbaitat for Humanity ReStore
2900 Elysian Fields Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70122






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Blackouts, Bourbon Street & the Beauregard Center: WWII in NOLA
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
1113 Chartres St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70116
Join us on Tuesday evening, August 27, for "Blackouts, Bourbon Street and The Beauregard Center: Aspects of Wartime New Orleans", presented by Kimberly Guise of the World War II Museum.

New Orleans saw tremendous growth in population and in popular perception during the war. Kimberly Guise, Assistant Director for Curatorial Services at The National WWII Museum will present on aspects of the city in wartime including stories from the collection of The National WWII Museum and from the Beauregard-Keyes House, site of the Beauregard House Center for Service Men. How did the city survive under rationing, with a curfew, without Mardi Gras and entrenched in a serious cause?

Reception | 5:30
Lecture | 6pm

Seating is first come, first served at these lectures. Suggested donation is $5.

This is the second part in a new lecture series from the Beauregard-Keyes House and VCPORA, New Perspectives, Old Neighborhood: The Vieux Carre at 300 & Beyond.





August 27
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP AND EDUCATION SCHEDULE

  CAREGIVER SUPPORT: The Council on Aging St. Tammany Parish caregiver support program lets those caring for people with Alzheimer's, dementia or other age-related illnesses share their struggles and successes, guided by gerontologist Matt Estrade. There is no cost to participate. You can join the meetings at any date.
Sessions are scheduled at:
  • Slidell Senior Center, 610 Cousin St., from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 
September 3 &17

  • Covington Senior Center, 19404 N. 10 St., from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
 August 27, September 10 & 24
For information, call or email Matt Estrade 504-339-1757
 or COAST - 985 892 0377
 
Sharon Snowdy
Activities & Volunteer Coordinator
610 Cousin Street
Slidell, LA 70458
985-774-7190 (Cell)
985 641 1852 (Office)





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Ledge Vineyards Wine Dinner
6 PM – 8 PM
3827 Baronne Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70115
$85
Join us for an awesome four course dinner with special guest host Mark Adams, owner and winemaker of Ledge Vineyards!

Welcome Wine
Ledge Vineyards MCA Rosé, James Berry Vineyard 2017

First Course
Ledge Vineyards Grenache Blanc G2 Vineyard 2017
Pan seared snapper with cherry heirloom tomatoes,sweet corn puree, field greens, zucchini, squash, frisee,microgreens, and a citrus melon vinaigrette

Course Two
Ledge Vineyards Zinfandel Dusi Ranch 2016
Crispy sweet and sour pork belly with baby bok choy,pearl onions, grilled pineapple, jasmine tea rice,pickled red & yellow peppers and fresh herbs

Course Three
Ledge Vineyards MCA Cuvee 2016
Ledge Vineyards Vineyard Drive Red 2014
Lebanese spiced lamb steak with a roasted beet and chickpea puree, goat cheese, seared root vegetables and a plum red wine demi-glace

Cheese
Ledge Vineyards Syrah Estate, Adams Ranch 2013





St Ann Wine Bar · Mandeville, Louisiana

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Three Course Wine and Food Pairing
Small plates with choice of premium wines

22 St Ann Drive, Mandeville, Louisiana 70471



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JULY TRINITY ARTIST SERIES
1329 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans 
Tuesday, Aug. 27 @ 6 pm: Organ & Labyrinth, Albinas Prizgintas  plays the 5000-pipe tracker organ
with ambient lighting and occasional guest musicians.   From Bach to the Beatles and beyond  !
Since Katrina, a unique and magical distinctively New Orleans musical meditation. 

Sunday, September 1 @ 5 pm:   A Labor Day tribute to all working class heroes .  Albinas Prizgintas , keyboards, plays  shows tunes, pop, rock, and hymns .

Tuesday, September 3 @ 6 pm:   Organ & Labyrinth ,  Albinas Prizgintas  plays the  5000-pipe tracker organ  with ambient lighting and occasional guest musicians.  From Baroque to pop and beyond!  Since Katrina, a unique and magical distinctively New Orleans musical meditation. All are

Sunday, September 8 @ 5 pm:   Vintage Vocals of The Truffle Honeys —the Retro Goddesses of New Orleans—with full band accompaniment of piano, bass, drums and horn playing  classic jazz, blues, and swing tunes .

Tuesday, September 10 @ 6 pm:   Organ & Labyrinth ,  Albinas Prizgintas  plays the  5000-pipe tracker organ  with ambient lighting and occasional guest musicians.  From Baroque to pop and beyond!  Since Katrina, a unique and magical distinctively New Orleans musical meditation. All are .

Sunday, September 15 @ 5 pm:   Robert Wagner , tenor, and Nathan Sumrall, piano, performing a mix of  Viennese Classicist and Viennese Neo-romantic repertoire . Nathan Sumrall will also perform a  Beethoven String/woodwind selection .

Tuesday, September 17 @ 6 pm:   Organ & Labyrinth ,  Albinas Prizgintas  plays the  5000-pipe tracker organ  with ambient lighting and occasional guest musicians.  From Baroque to pop and beyond!  Since Katrina, a unique and magical distinctively New Orleans musical meditation. All are

Sunday, September 22 @ 5 pm:   ZULU GOSPEL ENSEMBLE , directed by  Darrell Sims .

Tuesday, September, 24 @ 6 pm:   Organ & Labyrinth ,  Albinas Prizgintas  plays the  5000-pipe tracker organ  with ambient lighting and occasional guest musicians.  From Baroque to pop and beyond!  Since Katrina, a unique and magical distinctively New Orleans musical meditation. All are .

Sunday, September 29 @ 5 pm:   The QUACKS Clarinet Quartet  featuring  Larry Jones ,  Shelly Kiletico ,  Sue Clements , and  Mary Anne Stephens  performing a varied selection of  classical, Latin, and jazz music .

Trinity Artist Series, 1329 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans 






Southern Rep Theatre ·
 New Orleans, Louisiana
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2541 Bayou Rd, New Orleans, Louisiana 70119
Join us every Tuesday for Healing Power Hour at Southern Rep Theatre!

TUESDAYS | 6 - 8 PM
$5 at the Door
Please arrive early.

Healing Power Hour provides a consistent weekly sanctuary space for creatives to congregate for self-care through various healing activities. Sessions range from relaxation training, yoga and meditation practices to expressive arts with group connection and psychological education for wellbeing. Drop-ins welcome, no pre-registration required.


6PM - Community Mixer
Come for ear acupuncture, reiki, chair massages, aromatherapy, and more! All included in admission!

7PM - Healing Power Hour
Mind-Body-Spirit Wellness and Self Care Activity Groups guided by Rhia Jade!

AUGUST EVENTS
All August Healing Power Hours are guided by Rhia Jade. Rhia Jade (they,them) is a New Orleans based genderqueer choreographer, dancer, and performer who’s work focuses on the body. Their practice is at the crossroads of queerness, intersectional feminism, choreography, video, and performance.


AUGUST 27TH
LET'S GET MOVING!
Using reflective drawing and storytelling, this session leads
a deep dive into our bodies. Challenge your movement limits and get what you need to express yourself freely!





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Local Libations: An Educational Spirit Tasting
Please join us for an Educational Spirit Tasting with Seven Three Distilling Co.

Ever wonder how whiskey is made or where gin gets its flavor from? Seven Three Distilling Co. will explain their line of spirits and what makes them so distinctly New Orleans.

6:30 PM – 8 PM
725 Pelican Ave, New Orleans, Louisiana 70114





John Rankin

EVERY TUESDAY at 8
THE COLUMNS HOTEL, 3811 ST. CHARLES AVE.
NO COVER, FOOD SERVED UNTIL 10

8/27- Washboard Chaz Leary and John Rankin.
9/3 - John Fohl and John Rankin
9/10 - The NOLA String Kings, with Don Vappie, Matt Rhody, and John Rankin
9/17 - Paul Sanchez and John Rankin
9/24 - Alex McMurry and John Rankin

EVERY SUNDAY, 11:30 to 2:30
SUPERIOR SEAFOOD,
ST. CHARLES AVE. AND NAPOLEON AVE.
The Superior Jazz Trio
 
ONE TIME EVENTS:
 
FRIDAY 9/6, 7:07 TO 8:39 P.M.
SIDEBAR NOLA, 611 S. WHITE ST., 70119
John Rankin (solo)  








AUGUST 2019 Music Schedule
SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO
626 Frenchmen St. 
New Orleans, LA 70116
504-949-0696
  August 27 @ 8 & 10pm – Stanton Moore Trio
 
August 28 @ 8 & 10pm – Uptown Jazz Orchestra with Delfeayo Marsalis
 
August 29 @ 8 & 10pm – Clarence Johnson III Birthday Tribute to Charlie Parker
 
August 30 @ 8 & 10pm – Ellis Marsalis Trio
 
August 31 @ 8 & 10pm – Herlin Riley Quartet

Regards, 
Jason
C Jason Patterson
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro






FREE ADMISSION for all Louisiana residents when August temperatures top 95 degrees 

Throughout the month of August, when temperatures reach 95 degrees or higher, the next day's admission to NOMA will be free for Louisiana residents courtesy of The Helis Foundation's fourth annual  Art & AC  program.Wednesday, August 14, qualifies as yet another free day after verification from the weather report on FOX 8 News. Look for special giveaways of sunglasses, hand fans, and water bottles.

New Orleans Museum of Art
One Collins C. Diboll Circle
City Park
New Orleans, Louisiana 70124
Ph:  504.658.4100
Fax: 504.658.4199



OGDEN MUSEUM OF
SOUTHERN ART  
925 CAMP STREET  NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130 504.539.9650  








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TOUCHDOWN CLUB OF NEW ORLEANS, INC.
  presents
   51st ANNUAL MEET THE SAINTS LUNCHEON
 

Come have lunch with the 2019 New Orleans Saints!
Coach Payton will present 2018 Coaches Awards.
Zach Strief will be the Emcee.
 
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel 
2 Poydras Street
New Orleans,LA 70130
Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
Lunch will be served at 1 p.m./Cash Bar Available 
 
 Required Dress Code: Dressy Casual – Coats Preferred
 Absolutely No Jeans, T-Shirts, Jerseys or Shorts
Must be over 14 years of age to attend.
 
Our event includes raffles, local vendor sales and Silent Sports Auction.
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Talks Focus on Katrina Books
 
METAIRIE –  author events focusing on Hurricane Katrina books will occur in
August 2019
East Bank Regional Library,
4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.
 
Each event is free of charge
and is open to the public.
There is no registration.
 

7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019
Coast Guard Heroes of New Orleans , Captain Robert Mueller (ret.)
 
Mueller’s premise is that “With disaster scenarios of increasing interest and disaster preparedness of paramount importance, it’s time to take a deeper look at what went very right before, during, and after Hurricane Katrina.” The unprecedented surface rescue put into action under Capt. Mueller took place with little fanfare, and saved the lives of 25,000 people by boat and 8,500 by helicopter.
 
Capt. Robert G. Mueller, U.S. Coast Guard (ret.) led the surface rescue operations in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. He retired after 30 years in the service and is the vice president for compliance at Turn Services, a towboat and fleeting company. He is an adjunct professor at Tulane University teaching Homeland Security in the graduate program.
 
7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019
Panel – John Batty, Laura Dragon and Mikel Schaeffer
 
Voices of Angels , John Batty
 
Throughout the devastating winds, rising waters, and August heat, nurses stuck by their patients. They improvised new emergency procedures and methods of record-keeping and patient transport, all without power or reliable information. These angels saved lives while their world fell apart around them.  Voices of Angels  is a case study and planning guide essential for facilities facing hurricanes, tornadoes, power outages, and a host of other issues that affect medical centers nationwide.
 
John R. Batty is an experienced psychiatric nurse who interviewed the nurses who treated patients during and after Hurricane Katrina. He and co-author Gail Tumulty presented the nurses’ experiences at an American Nurses’ Association conference. Batty’s research into hospital conditions and evacuations gave him unparalleled experience in disaster management. Batty, a former writer for First NBC Bank, lives and works in New Orleans, Louisiana.
 
Hurricane Boy , Laura Dragon
 
Hollis Williams is a middle-school student in the Ninth Ward of New Orleans. His father absent and his mother dead, Hollis and his siblings live with his grandmother. He dreams of reconnecting with his father, but Hurricane Katrina strikes and devastates his home and his plans. The young boy’s family is trapped on the roof of their house, waiting to be rescued. When help finally arrives, Hollis and his family are separated and sent hundreds of miles apart.
 
Laura Dragon is a psychotherapist who works with children and adolescents at River Oaks Hospital in New Orleans. Her work with children who were separated from their families during Hurricane Katrina formed the genesis of  Hurricane Boy . Dragon earned a master of arts degree in addictions counseling, and a master of social work degree from Tulane University.
 
Lost in Katrina , Mikel Schaeffer
 
This book offers emotional accounts of life before, during and immediately after Hurricane Katrina in St. Bernard, a parish that seemingly disappeared from the government’s sight. While President Bush was shaking hands with FEMA director Michael Browne on the fourth day after the storm, St. Bernard Parish residents were struggling to salvage what they could. Ordinary people did extraordinary things to save the parish that found itself almost completely submerged in floodwater.
 
Mikel Schaefer spent his early years in St. Bernard Parish and graduated from the University of New Orleans. He is an executive producer at WWL-TV, the CBS affiliate in New Orleans. He was among the staff honored for broadcast coverage during Hurricane Katrina, and WWL-TV was awarded the 2005 George Foster Peabody Award, one of only four television stations in the nation to be honored.
 
For more information regarding this presentation, contact Chris Smith, Manager of Adult Programming for the library, at 504-889-8143 or  [email protected] .
 

JEDCO, JEFFERSON CHAMBER TO HOST PROSPER JEFFERSON SEMINAR ON E-COMMERCE & ONLINE SALES 
(JEFFERSON PARISH, La) -- E-commerce is revolutionizing the retail industry as more and more consumers choose to spend their dollars online. As the retail industry becomes more competitive, it is important to develop a strategic plan to target consumers and make sales. That may include creating an online store and updating your digital content. If you are an online retailer or if you are considering creating an online store, this seminar is for you.
 
As part of the Prosper Jefferson seminar series,  JEDCO  and the  Jefferson Chamber of Commerce  teamed up to bring you an Online Sales seminar. We've invited three experts to cover a wide variety of topics under the e-commerce umbrella, so you'll feel comfortable navigating the digital landscape. At this seminar you will learn:
  • Branding for Google & Online
  • How to create an online store
  • Registering domain names, trademarks, and more
  • Using Amazon and Shopify to sell your products
  • The online sales market today
  • Technology considerations when planning an e-commerce site
  • The effective path to ensure your store becomes profitable
Join us Wednesday, August 28, from 8:30 am to 10:30 am at Entergy (4809 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, LA 70121). It is $5 to attend, which covers a hot breakfast. Online registration is encouraged. This event is open to the public. 

Meet our Speakers

Jennifer John, Founder & CEO
Jennifer John is a filmmaker and entrepreneur who is passionate about outdoor adventure and committed to sustainable design. In 2017, Jennifer founded Pang Wangle, an e-commerce brand that offers versatile, stylish, bug repellent apparel. Through strong visual content, collaborations with social media influencers and targeted advertising, Pang Wangle is growing and steadily adding new inventory. Pang Wangle competed in the 2018 JEDCO Challenge, a pitch competition for local startup companies.
 
Before Pang Wangle, Jennifer founded Fresh Media, an award-winning video production company that uses visual storytelling to promote brand messages. She also produced and directed two feature films - Reconstructing Creole won Best Documentary Feature at the Los Angeles DVFilm Festival in 2007. All Over But to Cry won an Emmy. It airs in the UK on PBS America after spending three years on The Documentary Channel.
 
Jennifer was an Adjunct Professor of Visual Communication at Tulane University. She also taught Political Communication at Tulane, and Feature Writing and Communication Writing at Loyola University. Jennifer was a television reporter and news anchor from 1995-2003.
 
Shawn Kelly, Sales Manager
Shawn has been in Sales and Sales Management for 19 years. After a 17-year award-winning sales and sales leadership career with AT&T, where he led inside and outside sales teams in Louisiana and relocated to Georgia, Shawn happily accepted a position to return to his native town and lead the sales team for Search Influence, a digital marketing agency located in the CBD.
 
Search Influence's mission is to help customers successfully market online by developing tools, technology, and the experts who support them. They work with hundreds of customers nationwide including well-regarded brands & institutions nationally as well as in our home town of New Orleans, including New Orleans Tourism & Audubon Nature Institute.
 
Search Influence was founded in New Orleans in 2006 by Will and Angie Scott. They now have a dedicated team of 40 in-house employees and dozens of contractors. Our staff specializes in content marketing, online advertising, technical SEO, maps and local SEO, social media marketing and advertising, and online PR. Many of their team members have qualified for certification in Google AdWords, Bing Ads, and Google Analytics.
 
Michael C. Wedge, Founder & CEO
Michael's 37-year career in the Information Technology industry has provided him with the opportunity to work on both the vendor and customer sides of business. He has been involved in major improvement and financial turn-around initiatives focused on reducing back office costs by leveraging technology, process improvement, and outsourcing. Michael founded Prytania Cloud Solutions to provide IT Services for small business owners to ensure they get the most from their technology investments. The company provides VoIP, Managed Services, Cyber Security Services, and Cloud solutions that provide a high degree of value for the required investment.







Culture Collision 11
5:30 pm–8 pm. Free
Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., New Orleans, LA 70130

AUG 28, 2019
NEW ORLEANS, LA  NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA


Someone once likened Culture Collision to a trade show, but that isn't quite correct—it's much more than that. Effectively, it is an annual happy hour to kick off New Orleans' vibrant cultural season. The free, one-night-only affair takes place at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art in New Orleans and features more than seventy performing and visual arts participants, all with diverse and colorful visions for the coming year. It's an evening of food and drink devoted to one goal: introducing potential audience members, volunteers, patrons, and artists to the diverse mix of arts that the city has to offer.
Small plates and a cash bar.
5:30 pm–8 pm. Free.






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

Exciting New Greek Wines
Castel Noarna is a family owned organic winery in Trento region of northern Italy. Housed in a castle that was built between the 11th and 16th century, this noble property sits high on a hillside with a commanding view of the town of Noarna. Marco and Susana Zani currently own the property and surround vineyards bought by Marco's father in the 1970's. They have partially restored the castle, and the entire production takes place within the walls of this ancient piece of history. Producing their wines from local and international varieties with native yeasts and minimal added sulfites - they have a freshness and purity not always achieved by naturally made wines. We visited the property earlier this summer, learning the history of the castle, its surroundings and Marco’s journey from conventional wine production to his current, very thoughtful approach to natural wine. This Wednesday Jonathan Gray from Uncorked will take us through this tasting of their Pet Nat, Metodo Classico sparkling, Noisiola and Teroldego, all unique expressions of the region and it's terroir.

Casey Foote will select and present a cheese pairing plate ($12 with flight, $18 without the flight). No standing in line for our Wednesday flights - you sit at a table, we come to you and pour tableside complete with lots of educational info on what you are drinking. The flight of 4 wines is $20 - reservations are highly recommended as we can only seat walk-ins if space allows. All wines and cheeses are available for purchase to have at Swirl or you can take them to go.  Make your reservations here  C astel Noarna


James Moises and The Oregon Pinot Show, August 28, 5:30-7:30PM Vintage is everything in winemaking. The different expressions a vineyard can produce from the same grape can vary greatly with a rainy spring, a hot and humid summer or a cool fall - this is what makes wine so intriguing. And while good winemakers can make great wine in bad vintages, it’s nice when mother nature cooperates and gives you a picture perfect growing season. Oregon has had a recent slew of recent vintages and in tonight's event you'll have the opportunity to taste 5 beautiful wines made by small artisan producers as we compare the 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and a special treat, a 2010 all from one of the best regions for Pinot Noir in the world! James Moises, Oregon producer, distributor and importer of limited production wines will present this informative seated tasting where we learn how mother nature can change your fortunes to good or bad with a single act of weather. The tasting will feature Pinot Noirs by Brittan Vineyards, Andrew Rich, de Lancelotti, Ghost Hill Cellars and Dominio IV and be accompanied by a selection of west coast cheeses. Reservations required and due to the limited availability of these wines we are only seating 20 people. Go here to reserve your spot -  Oregon Pinot Show .


This Week's Friday Free For All, 6-8PM Neighborhood wine guy Dave Sobiesk joins us this week for a tasting of 4 free wines. Our theme is TBA but Dave always makes it fun and educational! Plus our friends from  Faubourg Farms  will be serving up their delicious small plates made with fresh local products. This tasting is free and open to the public, no reservations required.








August 28
Primal Nights Summer 2019
600 Poland Ave, New Orleans, Louisiana 70117
Join the Backyard Party at Bacchanal this Summer! We invite chefs from all over the city and country to cook for a good cause!

Suggested donations are $20 for plates packed with grilled goodies uniquely designed by each guest chef.

Bacchanal Wine · New Orleans, Louisiana


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N O. Seal
August 28
The complete list of dates and locations can be found below


District D:
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
1:30pm – 3:00pm
Norman Mayer Branch Library
3001 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70122
Topics:
  • “Angel Investing” presented by Nola Angel Network
  • “Organization's mission and The Growth Wheel (A Visual Business Advising Toolbox)” presented by  Good Work Network
District E:
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
1:30pm – 3:00pm
Andrew P. Sanchez Recreation Center
1616 Caffin St., New Orleans, LA 70117
Topics:
  • “Understanding Local, State and Federal Taxes” presented by The City of New Orleans Bureau of Revenue, The Louisiana Revenue and Taxation, and The Internal Revenue Service
 To RSVP, residents or business owners can click  here  or contact Margrett Magee in the Office of Economic Development at (504) 658-4237 /  [email protected] .


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Justin Wine Dinner
$100 Tickets

Join The Steakhouse and Justin Winery for an evening of food and wine on Wednesday, August 28 at 7pm. Chef Chris Lusk has created five courses each paired with a glass of wine from the Justin Winery of Napa Valley. Tickets are $100 per person inclusive of tax and gratuity.


Wed, August 28, 2019
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM CDT

The Steakhouse
8 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

Join The Steakhouse and Justin Winery for an evening of food and wine on Wednesday, August 28 at 7pm. Chef Chris Lusk has created five courses each paired with a glass of wine from the Justin Winery of Napa Valley. Tickets are $100 per person inclusive of tax and gratuity.

1st Course

Crab and Corn Tourin
camembert pain perdu
paired with
Justin Sauvignon Blanc 2018

2nd Course

Alaskan King Salmon
summer baby vegetables, lemongrass-ginger fumet
paired with
Justin Rosé 2018

3rd Course

Red Stewed Pork Belly
fried rice calas
paired with
Justin Savant 2016
Fourth Course

Petite Filet “Wellington”
fondant potatoes, truffle chasseur sauce
paired with
Justin Isosceles 2016

Fifth Course

Chocolate Cereal Milk Panna Cotta
chocolate & sweet milk cream, raspberry coulis
paired with
Justin Cabernet Sauvignon 2017




Lane Moore - HOW TO BE ALONE

J oin us when Lane Moore—former Sex & Relationships Editor for Cosmopolitan and host of the wildly popular comedy show Tinder Live—presents her poignant, funny, and deeply moving first book,  HOW TO BE ALONE: If You Want To, and Even If You Don't . Lane will appear in conversation with New Orleans-based writer, performer, and radio enthusiast Aura Bishop.
Lane Moore is a rare performer who is as impressive onstage. But her story has had its obstacles, including being her own parent, living in her car as a teenager, and moving to New York City to pursue her dreams. Through it all, she looked to movies, TV, and music as the family and support systems she never had.

From spending the holidays alone to having better “stranger luck” than with those closest to her to feeling like the last hopeless romantic on earth, Lane reveals her powerful and entertaining journey in all its candor, anxiety, and ultimate acceptance—with humor always her bolstering force and greatest gift.

HOW TO BE ALONE is a must-read for anyone whose childhood still feels unresolved, who spends more time pretending to have friends online than feeling close to anyone in real life, who tries to have genuine, deep conversations in a roomful of people who would rather you not. Above all, it’s a book for anyone who desperately wants to feel less alone and a little more connected through reading her words.
Lane Moore is an award-winning comedian, writer, actor, and musician. The New York Times called her comedy show Tinder Live “ingenious.” Her comedy and her band, It Was Romance, have been praised everywhere from Pitchfork to Vogue, and her writing has appeared everywhere from The New Yorker to The Onion. She is the former sex and relationships editor at Cosmopolitan, where she received a GLAAD Award for her groundbreaking work expanding the magazine’s queer coverage. She lives in Brooklyn with her dog-child, Lights.
Aura Bishop was the creator and host of Backstage on the Bayou, the first independent arts and entertainment podcast in New Orleans, the founder of the former podcast collective NOLA New Media, and creator of The Sticky. In New York, she volunteered with Clocktower Radio, assisting with social media and event support. Her work has appeared in Slow Southern Style, NOLA Defender, Space Nation Orbit, Stigma Fighters, and soon, Cinnamon Mag.
 
Event date: 
Wednesday, August 28, 2019 - 6:00pm
Event address: 
Octavia Books - 513 Octavia Street - New Orleans, LA 70115

By  Lane Moore
$16.00
ISBN: 9781501178832
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Atria Books - November 6th, 2018






Songs that Won the War
945 Magazine St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
The National WWII Museum · New Orleans, Louisiana
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The Victory Belles bring to life the songs that inspired the Allies to victory during World War II. This returning Victory Belles show features musical gems of the WWII era, such as “White Cliffs of Dover,” “Harbor Lights,” “The Last Time I Saw Paris,” “La Vie En Rose,” and “I’ll Be Seeing You,” all sung in rich, three-part harmony. You may even find yourself dancing with one of our beautiful Belles!

Wednesday matinees August 14 through November 27 in BB's Stage Door Canteen . Visit the ticketing link to purchase your passage to the 1940s! Also a great midweek outing for groups! Please call 504-528-1944 x 222 or email [email protected] for more information.

Matinee buffet seating: 11:45 a.m.
Showtime: 12:45 p.m.

For information on booking the Victory Belles for your special event, please call Allison Hymel at 504-528-1944 x 473






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Free Tasting Schedule 
Every Thursday from 5 -7 pm! 
3700 Orleans



Live music starts at 6:30 pm! 
Crescent City Farmer's Market  is held in our parking lot from 3-7 pm.  





City Park N. O. Logo
August 29

Thursdays at Twilight


When: Thursdays
Where: Pavilion of the Two Sisters in the Botanical Garden
Hours: Gates open at 5pm; music begins at 6pm
Parking: There is a free parking lot across the street from the Botanical Garden.
Admission: $10/person 


Shake ‘Em Up Jazz Band






August 29

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.
Where: Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., New Orleans, LA 70130
When: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cost: Free for Louisiana resdients
For more

Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., New Orleans, LA 70130





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August 29 Preseason New Orleans Saints vs Miami Dolphins
7 PM – 11 PM

1500 Sugar Bowl Dr, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112

SAINTS VS. MIAMI DOLPHINS PREGAME
  • August 29, 2019 at 4:00 PM

Live Entertainment: Band Camp
Champions Square: Prior to each home game, Champions Square becomes the city’s best pregame party, so come show your passion for the Saints and wear your black and gold. The best part: It’s free, open to the public, and you’ll be huddling up with other real fans. Your Champions Square experience will include live entertainment, frosty drinks and tons of food. Champions Square is the perfect place to get your game face on, and it’s only a touchdown pass from the Saints locker room in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Get loud while celebrating before kickoff!

club XLIV: All fans have an additional opportunity to get in on the action in Champions Square in the comfort of the indoors! club XLIV is the perfect place for you, your clients, friends and colleagues to relax and enjoy the pregame festivities! Located just steps away from the iconic Mercedes-Benz Superdome and Champions Square, club XLIV is the perfect pregame tailgating area for groups of any size. club XLIV is a air-conditioned lounge featuring high-end furnishings, flat screen televisions and a premium bar. club XLIV is open 3 hours before every home game and closes at kickoff. 

Opening Act: Adjacent to Champions Square, the Opening Act is an additional option for your Saints game day experience, and brings it all indoors in a climate-controlled environment. On top of great food for purchase like Jambalaya and BBQ Root Beer Chicken Nachos, it’s a great spot to have a drink, watch NFL pregame shows and the Saints game. The space is free and opens three hours prior, during and an hour after Saints home games, so come celebrate with friends. Food and drink specials start at kickoff.





You're Invited to the Social Event
of the Season!
Aug 30, 2019 - Sep 08, 2019
Playmakers Theater, Covington, LA
8pm
19106 Playmakers Rd
Covington, La.
Grab your friends and come to our Saturday night performance of Five Women Wearing the Same Dress! Join us for complimentary champagne and cheesecake bites as we follow bridesmaids Meredith, Trisha, Mindy, Frances and Georgeanne on a day of laughter and sharing as they hide out in bride’s bedroom during the reception.
Anyone who has been in a wedding can relate. The ridiculous dress. The family drama. The insufferable bride. These ladies share some strong opinions about love and life, while learning more about each other as they form a common bond. Dark secrets come out into the open and lose their power. Life, as it tends to do, goes on, but not without leaving these ladies changed forever.
Directed by our new President, Anysia Genre, Five Women Wearing the Same Dress is one girls comedy night you don't want to miss out on!






Wine & Cheese: Classic Pairings of the World
Fri, Aug 30 from
7pm - 9pm
  • 21+
Due to high demand and to increase the quality of the experience - we listened to your feedback and moved our Wine & Cheese Pairing to Friday, August 30 from 7 - 9 pm! We will still have our regularly scheduled Free Wine Tasting on Thursday, August 29 from 5 -7 pm. 

Join us on Friday to taste 5 wines from all over the world! Enjoy classic cheese pairings with fabulous wines - and learn some of the techniques for planning your own pairings! This event will feature five wines and five cheeses with classic pairing techniques used all around the world. 
Enjoy some divine wine with expert Jared Breaux from International Wine & Spirits! Dive into a worldwide cheese experience brought to you by St. James Cheese. Live music starting at 8 pm til 11 pm! 
5 Wines & 5 Cheese =
$10 Tasting Ticket 

Pearl Wine Co.
3700 Orleans Ave. 
New Orleans, LA 70119





This event is FREE and open to the public, and will help kick off the celebration of Southern Decadence weekend!  
August 31
The TIGERS will be painting field Purple for game next week vs Georgia Southern!














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Drag Queen Brunch book signing with Poppy Tooker
11 AM – 1 PM

533 Royal St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
Radio host, author, and culinary activist Poppy Tooker—along with some very special guests—will sign copies of the new book “Drag Queen Brunch” (Rainbow Road Press, 2019) at The Historic New Orleans Collection’s museum shop during Southern Decadence weekend. Taking place Saturday, August 31, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the book signing will be in The Shop at The Collection’s newly expanded location at 520 Royal Street. Spirited refreshments will be available at the event for guests ages 21 and older, courtesy of SoBou.

Written by Tooker and featuring the vivid photography of Sam Hanna, “Drag Queen Brunch” offers stunning images of some of New Orleans’s most glamorous divas alongside world-famous brunch dishes. The book includes a foreword from a prominent voice in the national LGBTQ community, detailing the history of drag and this very special community in New Orleans. An epilogue explains Tooker’s role in the Drag Queen world and the charitable tie in with Crescent Care and Lazarus House.

Admission to the book signing is free. "Drag Queen Brunch" retails for $29.99 and will be available for purchase at the event. A portion of the proceeds from sales of the book benefit CrescentCare, a healthcare center founded by NO/AIDS Task Force.





August 31


The Eastbank All Stars rolled to a dominating 8-0 victory over Curacao to become the 2019 Little League world champion s


The victory parade scheduled for noon Saturday.

Floats (two), bands and all






WYES BOOTS, BEER + BBQ |AUG. 31 | 11:30AM | $35

$35

Tickets

WYES BOOTS, BEER + BBQ
Celebrating Ken Burns' new documentary 'COUNTRY MUSIC'
Saturday, August 31st 
11:30am — Country Style Buffet & Live Music by  Wayward Jones  
12:30pm – Screening of  COUNTRY MUSIC

Guests will enjoy Beer, Live Music, a Screening, and LOTS of yummy food will be served:  We All Asked For You Catering & Live Fire BBQ  (BBQ Brisket Sliders, Coleslaw, Potato Salad, BBQ Chicken, Sausage),  Moe's Original BBQ - Metairie  (Pulled Pork, Baked Beans, Mac & Cheese),  Toups Meatery (cornbread),  UTZ Quality Foods , cases of Zapp's Potato Chips and  Dorignac's Food Center  (sheet cake).

WYES Paulette and Frank Stewart Innovation Center for Educational Media
916 Navarre Avenue, New Orleans

$35 per person 



ABOUT KEN BURNS' NEW SERIES 'COUNTRY MUSIC':

COUNTRY MUSIC chronicles the history of a uniquely American art form. From southern Appalachia's songs of struggle, heartbreak and faith to the rollicking western swing of Texas, from California honky-tonks to Nashville's Grand Ole Opry, we follow the evolutionof Country Music over the course of the twentieth century, as it eventually emerged to become "America's music." Directed and produced by Ken Burns.
The eight-episode series will begin airing on WYES-TV/Channel 12 on September 15, 2019 at 7pm.
ABOUT WAYWARD JONES:

Wayward Jones is a singer/songwriter duo with deep southern roots. Bicycle Jones and Amanda Jones bring an electic flavor to their msuic, heavy with elements of blues, country, folk and rock. They recently won Boswell Media's 2019 Songwriter of the Year Contest. They are set to record their 2019 award winning song, "Holding It Together" this September in Muscle Shoals at the world famous Wishbone Studios.
FAQs
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Contact WYES Director of Membership & Special Projects Marion Schroder at 504.840.4883 or  [email protected]
What's the refund policy?
There are no refunds. If you are unable to attend, please find a friend to sell or give the tickets to.

Sat, August 31, 2019
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM CDT

WYES Paulette and Frank Stewart Innovation Center for Educational Media
916 Navarre Avenue






THE 15th ANNUAL
BOURBON STREET EXTRAVAGANZA
ON STAURDAY, AUGUST 31st
The performers for this year's Bourbon Street Extravaganza are
 
ULTRA NATE
JEANIE TRACY
and
BETH SACKS
 
The BOURBON STREET EXTRAVAGANZA is a FREE CONCERT
presented by Napoleon's Itch.
The show begins at 6:30 p.m. -- but arrive early for the
pre-show street party which starts at 5:30 p.m.






Walk Through the New Blue Doors of the Louisiana Children’s Museum at City Park


The Louisiana Children's Museum Opens Its Doors to Their New City Park Location
~ GRAND OPENING WEEKEND HOURS~
Saturday, August 31 Noon - 7:30p.m.
Sunday, September 1 9:30a.m. - 7:30p.m.
Monday, September 2 9:30a.m. - 7:30p.m.
15 Henry Thomas Drive • New Orleans, Louisiana

You and your family will have a blast checking out the 5 new gallery spaces - Follow That Food, Play With Me, Move With the River, Make Your Mark and Dig Into Nature! Plus, you'll be delighted to see some of your favorite exhibits from Julia Street in this beautiful new location.

Don't Miss These 5 Gems On Your Visit...
1. Fog Art Installation -  Every hour you’ll witness an amazing fog art installation surrounding the bridge leading up to the LCM. Developed by a Japanese artist, there are only 2 in the United States! You and your kids will love interacting with this art exhibit as it shifts and changes with the wind.
2. Glass Bead Installation -  New Orleans artist Mitchell Gaudet has individually cast 500 5” glass beads in a rainbow of colors to adorn the railing of the porch of the Museum. These one-of-a-kind beads are not only a nod to New Orleans’ cultural history, they’re designed to be etched with personal names, memorials, and quotes. There are still some beads available for  sponsorship  by your family. Your kids will love to search the beads for their name, and you’ll love being a permanent part of the Museum. 
3. Cypress,cypress, cypress -  Look for the beautiful desktop in the Julia Street Lobby and stools made from cypress trees from the Atchafalaya Basin. These materials were previously harvested and speak to the Museums appreciation for Louisiana natural elements and a reuse of materials. 
4. Student Art -  Everywhere you turn, you’ll see artwork from local students adorning the walls and hallways of the Museum, along with the name and age of the local artist, demonstrating the potential that all children carry. 
5. The Grandparent’s Influence -  As part of the museum's case study with multiple generation Louisiana families, you’ll spot quotes from some of our more prominent grandparents, including Leah Chase.





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Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp Street, New Orleans, LA 70130










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Come and celebrate the 47th Annual Southern Decadence Grand Marshal Parade. The parade begins at 2 pm starting at the Golden Lantern Bar, the official home of Southern Decadence and will follow the traditional parade route through the Quarter. Southern Decadence Grand Marshals XLV William Antill and Daryl Dunaway Jr invite you to the parade of the year! All are welcome!


September 1

A CELEBRATION OF THE AMERICAN SPIRIT
The 3rd annual Freedom Fest at the  Lake  is a celebration of food, fun and music on the shores of Lake Pontchartrain. This event is the City of Kenner’s thank you to the men and women who make our city and parish strong and keep America thriving and free. In our tech-driven world, today’s worker is on the job more often, logging in more hours. We have created this special day of revelry for you to relax and enjoy the fruits of labor.  Join us for Freedom Fest at the Lake!
SCHEDULE

3:30pm - Gates Open

4:30pm - Jenna Hunts

5:15pm - John Schneider

6:15pm - High Valley

7:45pm - Clint Black

FAQ
WHERE AND WHEN IS THE FESTIVAL?
Laketown at the foot of Williams Boulevard in Kenner on Sunday, September 1, 2019
 
WHAT TIME DOES THE EVENT START?
The doors open at 3:30 pm. The first act will begin at 4:30pm.
 
CAN I ENTER AT ANY TIME?
Yes, you can enter at any time after the doors have opened at 3:30 pm.
 
HOW MUCH IS ADMISSION?
Admission to Freedom Fest is free!
 
IS THERE PARKING AVAILABLE?
There is limited parking available at the Pontchartrain Center at a rate of $5.00.
 
WHAT IS NOT ALLOWED INSIDE THE FESTIVAL?
Most items are permitted into the festival with the exception of the following:
No ice chests or coolers of any size
Personal transport devices (e.g. skateboards, Segways, hoverboards, go-peds, etc.)
Bicycles
Inserting stakes, poles, or any other objects into the ground, or use of ropes, cords, tape, etc. to reserve space
Video and audio recording equipment
Unauthorized vending or solicitation
Weapons, illicit drugs, and other contraband
No outside food or drink allowed
Reserving tarp space larger than 6’ x 8’ is strictly prohibited
Pets
Personal tents, shade canopies or other shelters/shacks, sport-brellas, etc.
Beach or pole-style umbrellas (over 63”)
Promotional items
Drones (Due to FAA Regulations)






September 2
Carl's Fried Chicken Monday
130 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112

“This decades-old fried chicken recipe has only improved through years of love,” said Chef Carl Cushenberry. “I’ve dedicated most of my life to The Roosevelt New Orleans. I am delighted to call the Fountain Lounge my home where I can serve authentic Southern fried chicken every Monday. It is so special to me.”

Join us, Monday's in the
Fountain Lounge.
$18.93 per person includes fried chicken, red beans & rice, coleslaw, a biscuit,
and a local beer.

The Roosevelt New Orleans, a Waldorf Astoria Hotel · New Orleans, Louisiana


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The Baroness Undressed at The Cabildo
September 5
The Louisiana Museum Foundation in collaboration with the Louisiana State Museum, at The Cabildo, cordially invites you to a take glimpse of the legendary Baroness de Pontalba. Limited engagement - only 3 Thursday night performances starting on September 5 and concluding on *October 3.

Doors Open at: 6:30PM
Show starts promptly at 7:30PM
General Admission Seating
CASH BAR
RSVP-limited seating.

Featuring the recipient of two Big Easy Awards, performing artist Diana E.H. Shortes, brings to life her original solo work "The Baroness Undressed." Offering a unique portrayal of the unbelievable true story of New Orleans own Micaela Almonester, better known as the infamous Iron Bird of Paradise:The Baroness de Pontalba.

This incarnation of Ms. Shortes' one-woman show will immerse the audience in a musical soundscape, melding recorded sound with live accompaniment while The Baroness, fashioned in her 19th century boudoir, dresses - then undresses - revealing her encounters with subjugation, tragedy, triumph and eventual self-realization.

Doors Open at: 6:30PM
Show starts promptly at 7:30PM
General Admission Seating
CASH BAR
RSVP-limited seating.

  7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
751 Chartres St in Jackson Square, New Orleans, Louisiana 70116






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Downriver Festival 2019
Saturday, September 7, 2019
at 10 AM – 7 PM
400 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans,
Louisiana 70116
The seventh annual Downriver Festival on Saturday, September 7, 2019 celebrates the environmental, cultural, and economic impact of the Mississippi River and the land it built through live music, cooking demonstrations, presentations, panels, and walking tours that explore this year’s theme “Seafood.”

The festival is free and open to the public, held on the grounds of the New Orleans Jazz Museum .

Music Schedule:

10:00 am - Second Line from Jackson Square: KinFolk Brass Band and the N'awlins Dawlins Babydoll Ladies arrive at Jazz Museum at 11:00 am.

11:00 am - 11:45 am Jamie Lynn Vessels

12:00 pm -12:45 pm - Mayumi Shara


2:30 pm - 3:30 pm - Arrowhead Brass Band

4:00 pm - 5:15 pm - Javier Olondo & AsheSon

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm - Bruce Sunpie Barnes & The Louisiana Sunspots

Our local Louisiana 2019 food vendors include Carmo , The Yakamein Lady , Van's Snowballs , Cool Fruit Sensations , Chef D'z Cafe and Bywater Bakery . The Market Umbrella will also host a farmer's market on the festival grounds.







Yoga Demonstrations Focus on
 
The Principles of Mindfulness and Posture

METAIRIE, LA – Rolf VanAnders, Mind-Body Wellness Program coordinator and Mindfulness Trainer at LSUHSC Medical Center, will demonstrate the principles of meditation and mindfulness for health and wellness on several Monday nights through the end of the year at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.
 
This event is free of charge and open to the public. They occur at the following times and dates.
 

7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 9, 2019
7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 7, 2019
7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 4, 2019
 
Rolf VanAnders says that bringing mindfulness to any activity transforms it into a kind of meditation. He says that practicing mindfulness has been proven to help people relax, lower blood pressure, boost the immune system which can optimize health and well-being while enhancing concentration, awareness, learning, memory, cognitive performance, social intelligence, emotional balance, creativity and problem-solving abilities. The daily practice of mindfulness exercises can bring people happiness and elevated quality of life.
 
Rolf VanAnders is on staff at the LSUHSC Medical Center as a mind-body fitness coordinator and program design, personal trainer, and instructor in the field of mindfulness-based stress reduction as mind/body medicine and wellness exercise.
 
VanAnders is also a graphic artist, writer, interior designer and landscape artist.
 
For more information regarding this presentation, contact Chris Smith, Manager of Adult Programming for the library, at 504-889-8143





Margarita Bergen
Hostess
Round Table Luncheon
811 Marigny Street, Condo C
New Orleans, Louisiana 70117
504-495-9181

Round Table Luncheon Saluting the 2019-20 Cultural Season on Wednesday, September 11 at noon at the Bourbon Orleans.
The annual Round Table Luncheon will be co- hosted by social editor  Margarita Bergen  and  Lisa D. Alexis , Director of Mayor's Office of Cultural Economy .
Lt. Governor Billy Nungasser has been invited as well.   

A mong the speakers who have been invited are Jenny Hamilton ,  Director of the   New  Orleans   Ballet   A ssociation; Maestro Robert Lyall , Conductor  &   Director of   New  Orleans   Opera; Maestro Dennis   A ssaf , Director of the Jefferson Performing   A rts Society, James William Boyd, CEO of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra;  Susan Taylor, Exec. Director of the  New   Orleans    Museum of   A rt: Laura Tennyson of the Contemporary   A rts Center,  Maxwell Williams ,   A rtist Director of Le Petit Theatre; William Pittman   A ndrews, Executive Director of the Ogden Museum of Southern   A rt; Dave Hurlbert , Executive Director of the Marigny Opera House;   A imee Hayes , Producing Director of Southern Repertory Theatre; Daniel Hammer    Executive Director of The Historic  New  Orleans   Collection; Greg Lambousy ,Director of   New   Orleans   Jazz Museum ; Gary Rucker   a nd Kelly Fouchi, Co-directors of Rivertown Theater;  Nick Stillman , Exec. Director of Prospect 4, Heidi Schmalbach ,Exec. Director of   A rt Council,  Beth Arroyo Utterback, CEO of WWOZ;   Clem Goldberger of the National WWII Museum, Megan Holt Ph.D Executive Director of One Book One New Orleans,  Dr. Maxim Samarov , Director of New Orleans Chamber Orchestra, and    Fallon Young ,Executive Director of New Orleans Film Society .  
Live entertainment will be by talented bass-baritone Ivan Griffin. Also featured will beGivonna Joseph and Aria Mason, co-founders of OperaCréole with pianist Ashalen Sims.
Pianist  Jim Walpole  and drummer Carl Mack  will perform before and after the Round Table Luncheon. ​ 
Tracee Dundas  the founder of the New Orleans Fashion Week is presenting a brief fashion show of Dark Garden Corsetry. 
Doors open at 11:30 a.m. for socializing and seating and the luncheon and speakers start at 12 noon.

 The $65- all-inclusive price includes a delicious, 3-course gourmet luncheon, champagne/wines and valet parking. Make your reservations now by calling Judy LeBlanc at (504) 571-4672
September Round Table Menu
 
Mixed Field Greens
With candied pecans, Boursin cheese crumbles, sliced strawberries, & raspberry vinaigrette  
Pork Medallions  With creole mustard cream sauce and Carrot Cake
Champagne/wines are being  underwriter by Sandra and Ross Herman! 

September 12
Fiction Writers Group at River Ridge Library
 
METAIRIE, LA - Diana Watson, a local writer and editor, will lead a newly created writers' group that will be headquartered at the River Ridge Library, 8825 Jefferson Highway, River Ridge.
 
This group is open to the public and is free of charge. Registration is not required.
Diana Watson is a novelist, poet and writer of short stories. She has one independently published novel, titled Magnificent Maggnom Opus. She also works as a technical writer and she has a small editing business.
The first four sessions of this group will be held at the East Bank Regional Library because the schedule would not allow them to be booked at River Ridge. 
 
River Ridge Library, 8825 Jefferson Highway.

7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019
7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019
7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019
7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019
7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019
7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019
7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019
7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019
 
For more information regarding this presentation, contact Chris Smith, manager of Adult Programming for the library, at (504) 889-8143 or  [email protected] .







September 14 12:35 A.M. Full Harvest Moon

October 135:10 P.M. Full Hunter’s Moon

November 128:37 A.M. Full Beaver Moon

December 1212:14 A.M. Full Cold Moon

September: Worm Moon, Lenten Moon, Crow Moon, Sugar Moon, Chaste Moon, Sap Moon

October: Egg Moon, Fish Moon, Seed Moon, Pink Moon, Waking Moon
November: Corn Moon, Milk Moon, Flower Moon, Hare Moon
December: Strawberry Moon, Honey Moon, Rose Moon 



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Salon de Jeanne d'Arc 2019
The Joan of Arc Project will present its 10th annual conference, the Salon de Jeanne d’Arc, on Saturday September 21stfrom 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Woldenberg Art Center at Tulane University. The free lectures and presentations, made possible with generous support from the Medieval & Early Modern Studies Department at Tulane University and Newcomb Art Museum of Tulane University, will be held inside the Stone Auditorium in Woldenberg Art Center, with information tables and parade related exhibits in the adjacent Woodward Way Breezeway of the Newcomb Art Museum ( map ). 
Throughout the conference, attendees can meet and greet krewe leaders and members, sign up to volunteer, become a krewe member, and view costumes, throws, and other items related to the 12- year-old walking parade that marches each Twelfth Night in the French Quarter on Joan of Arc’s birthday, January 6th.


Presented by the makers of the annual Joan of Arc Parade
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 21st, 9:30- 4:30

Lectures will be held in Stone Auditorium in Woldenberg Art Center; Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc information tables and meeting and mingling will occur in the Woodward Way Breezeway in the Newcomb Art Museum
The Event is Free and Open to the Public

9:30 a.m. Welcome: Coffee & Croissants!
Doors open before the first presentation so you can meet members of the Joan of Arc Project over croissants & beverages.

10:10 a.m. Salon Begins
10:10 a.m. Welcome Remarks
10:15 a.m. KEYNOTE SPEECH: The Middle Ages in the Popular Imagination,
by  Adam McKeown , Ph.D., Director, Department of Medieval and Early Modern Studies, Tulane University.  The Middle Ages continue to captivate the popular imagination, most recently with television series like  Game of Thrones  and Vikings . This presentation looks critically at the contemporary fascination with the Middle Ages, from  Ivanhoe  through Tolkien and Harry Potter to the Song of Ice and Fire and discusses how enduring anxieties about modernity, identity, and globalism are channeled into our representations of medieval Europe. McKeown teaches and writes on sixteenth- and seventeenth-century English and Trans-Atlantic literature. His particular areas of interest are visual culture, community, and rhetoric. His Ph.D. is from New York University and his B.A. and M.A. are from the University of New Hampshire.

11:15 a.m. Panel Discussion: The Pop Middle Ages Live from NOLA, featuring panelists from the Krewe of King Arthur, the Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc, the Louisiana Renaissance Festival, the Society for Creative Anachronism, and the Bad Wolf Bar (host of Game of Thrones watch parties and gaming).

12:00 p.m. Lunch break & Krewe meet & greet: Three options for lunch — pre-order a box lunch (we’ll get an online pre-order set up soon); bring your own sack lunch to eat at Woldenberg Art Center; or walk across campus (0.3 miles) to purchase lunch at Tulane’s Lavin-Bernick Center  food court ,  map ). This is also an opportunity to meet and greet krewe leaders, ask questions, or purchase membership, throws or krewe merchandise.

12:50 p.m. What’s New with the Krewe: 2020 parade preview by leaders of the Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc
Afternoon sessions will focus on Tchaikovsky’s “Joan of Arc” opera, to be produced by the  New Orleans Opera February 7 and 9, 2020  

1:00 p.m. Joan of Arc as a Subject of Opera and Musical Theater, by New Orleans Opera Director Robert Lyall. How is an individual whose life is almost fully documented in historical writings treated when she is portrayed on the stage? How important is factual accuracy in developing a true characterization for the theater? In addition to his twenty-year tenure as general and artistic director of the New Orleans Opera, Lyall has directed the Knoxville Opera (TN), the Opera Grand Rapids (MI), the Mississippi Opera, the Victoria Symphony (TX) and the Oak Ridge Symphony (TN), and has guest conducted symphonies, ballets and operas all over the world.

1:45 p.m. The Redemption of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, by Richard Balthazar. Describing his own long involvement with the subject of Joan of Arc as well as Tchaikovsky’s spiritual and literary themes, Balthazar will discuss his experience of twice translating Tchaikovsky’s own Russian libretto of the opera for singing in English. He will remark on problems encountered forty years ago in his first translation for the Canadian Opera Company and explain how he has solved them in this new translation for the New Orleans Opera. From an academic background in Slavic Languages, Balthazar moved on into working as an arts organization administrator. In his later working years and after retirement, Richard wrote books in fiction and nonfiction, played at sculpture, and became a serious graphic artist.  
 
2:45 p.m. Medieval Fashion Show. Participants in the costume workshop series co-sponsored by the Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc and the Gulf Coast Costumer’s Guild will show off their final designs.

3:30 p.m. Costuming Joan of Arc, by New Orleans Opera Costume Master Julie Winn

4:15 p.m. Last chance to visit the merchandise and info tables or network in the breezeway 
VOLUNTEER: Sign up  here  to volunteer at the Salon. Sign up  here  to volunteer with the parade.

For additional information contact Salon de Jeanne d’Arc Coordinator and Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc Captain, Amanda Helm at [email protected] 504-940-4976







Sunday, November 3, 2019
at 12 PM – 2:30 PM

If you missed our  Blackout and Gold Second Line Parade  on February 3, here’s an opportunity to be part of a continued celebration. It’s the Black & Gold Second Line parade, a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDSTM official title attempt for the largest “Second Line.”

The Black & Gold Second Line parade will be held in New Orleans City Park’s Roosevelt Mall on Sunday, Nov. 3 at noon. (It’s a bye week, so come get your Saints fix!) The event has been created to revel in the 2019 football season the way we ended last season, coming together to honor the unbreakable spirit of the New Orleans Saints and the team’s fans while showcasing the authentic music and culture of the city.
Tickets will go on sale August 15, with a limited number of Early Bird tickets available through September 6.
We still have a few added surprises in the works, so be sure to follow the  Facebook event post  for the latest details.
TICKET INFORMATION – ON SALE AUGUST 15, 10 AM
EARLYBIRD TICKETS – $20. Available through Sept. 6, 5 pm. Get the Premium Admission package at the General Admission price! Save $5. Includes dedicated Express Check-in line, commemorative event handkerchief, keepsake racer bib and all ticket fees. Please note that the handkerchief and bib are not available for individual purchase or shipping.
GENERAL ADMISSION – $20. Available Sept. 6, 5 pm through Nov. 1, 10 pm, Includes keepsake racer bib and all ticket fees. Please note that the racer bib is not available for individual purchase or shipping.
PREMIUM ADMISSION – $25. Available Sept. 6, 5 pm through Nov. 1, 10 pm. Includes dedicated Express Check-in line, commemorative event handkerchief, keepsake racer bib and all ticket fees. Please note that the handkerchief and bib are not available for individual purchase or shipping.
AT THE GATE – $50. A very limited number of tickets will be available at the gate. Includes keepsake racer bib. No ticket fees.
VIP EVENT PACKAGE – $125 Available through Oct. 10 – For the fans who want it all, we’re offering a limited number of VIP Event Packages. Includes one VIP Admission ticket with dedicated VIP Check In line, commemorative event hankie, keepsake racer bib, Black & Gold Second Line event t-shirt, and all ticket fees, plus a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS Medallion and a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS Certificate of Participation.
GUINNESS WORLD RECORDSTM  Medallion – This polished brass finish commemorative medallion is stamped with the “Official Attempt” logo and includes a navy blue lanyard, printed on one side with the “Official Attempt” words and logo in white.
GUINNESS WORLD RECORDSTM  Certificate of Participation, provided day of event only, if record is achieved. The Certificate of Participation is a great way to show how you earned your place in the record books! The certificate measures 5.83″ x 8.27″ and is embossed with an exclusive GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS foil stamp substantiating its authenticity. The personalized Certificate of Participation will be presented in a commemorative GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS folder. –At time of purchase, please list name exactly as you wish it to appear on certificate.–
Due to licensing restrictions, event gifts cannot be mailed; they are offered only for pick up the day of the event. All items except the Certificate of Participation will be presented prior to the Second Line procession. The certificate is available for pickup immediately following the event.






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Love New Orleans &
She'll Love You Back.  
. Sincerely, 

Frank Stansbury 
Lafete News 
504-450-1955