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NATIONAL PLAN FOR VACATION DAY
National Plan for Vacation Day, on the last Tuesday in January, reminds us to plan our vacation at the start of the year for the rest of the year. The early bird gets to pack their bags and fly away to a little fun and relaxation!
With the frigid temperatures and growing snow piles, it’s easy to start daydreaming of sunny skies. Who else is dreaming of sandcastles and the vacation days to come? But, for many Americans, those vacation dreams turn out to be just that: a dream.
Each year, Americans leave more than 600 million vacation days unused. Our work martyr attitudes combined with a culture of silence in the workplace is keeping workers at their desks instead of using their time off.
To change this, National Plan for Vacation Day reminds us to plan our vacation at the start of the year for the rest of the year. When it comes to taking a vacation, it is the planners of the world who get the job done. Planners are more likely to take all their vacation time in a given work year and take more extended vacations than non-planners. They are also happier with their jobs, relationships, and health. So don't knock the planners who get out the door to vacation! Get planning!!
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Hubig's Pies - The Official Page
Pineapple Pies Are Coming!
The wait is nearly over – Hubig’s Pineapple Pies are shipping the week of Monday, January 29 and in stores on Tuesday, January 30.
Please contact us at 504-945-2181 or info@hubigs.com and visit us at Hubigs.com.
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Homecoming: Branford Marsalis to become artistic director at New Orleans center named for his father
“I hope to make my dad proud,” Branford Marsalis said.
Credit: AP/Sophia Germer
FILE - Branford Marsalis walks onto the stage during the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in New Orleans, April 28, 2019.
NEW ORLEANS — Branford Marsalis, the jazz saxophonist and composer whose career includes movie scores, Grammy-winning recordings and a stint as the leader of The Tonight Show band, is taking on a new job in his hometown of New Orleans.
Marsalis was to be named Tuesday as the new artistic director for the Ellis Marsalis Center for Music. The center is named for Branford's late father, patriarch of a family of accomplished New Orleans musicians that also includes trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis. Wynton and Branford Marsalis are brothers.
The Ellis Marsalis Center for Music provides music and cultural education programs for young people and adults. It is part of the Musicians’ Village, a housing development built in cooperation with Habitat for Humanity.
Branford Marsalis and fellow New Orleans musician Harry Connick Jr. spearheaded its development to provide housing for New Orleans musicians who lost their homes after levee failures during Hurricane Katrina in 2005 led to catastrophic flooding.
The elder Marsalis died in 2020, a victim of the COVID-19 pandemic. A pianist who performed regularly in New Orleans and an educator at the University of New Orleans, he was the center's artistic director when it opened in 2012.
In a statement released ahead of Tuesday's official announcement, Branford Marsalis described his father as “a teacher in music and in life” and said he was honored to fill the role his father held.
"My dad was a teacher, in music and in life,” Branford Marsalis said. “After Hurricane Katrina, he envisioned a haven for the underserved musicians and children in his hometown of New Orleans. He spent the last decade of his life committed to turning that dream into a reality at the Ellis Marsalis Center for Music. It is my honor to step into the role of Artistic Director at the Center and to continue to drive its mission. I hope to make my dad proud."
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514 Frenchmen St. , New Orleans, LA 70116
P: (504) 944-8461
TUESDAY JAN 30
OPEN AT 1:00PM
THE VILLIANS1:15PM-5:00PM
GISELLE ANGUIZOLA QUARTET5:30PM-8:30PM
CAITIE B. & THE HAND ME DOWNS9:00PM-12:00AM
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Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots
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New Orleans Jazz Museum
Don't miss Making Carnival From the Ground Up: A Panel Discussion today, January 30th at 3:30PM at the New Orleans Jazz Museum!
Join us for a panel discussion of the outdoor photography exhibit, Carnival From the Ground Up, a tribute to the people who make New Orleans’ carnival by hand and take carnival to the streets on foot.
Monogram Hunters Big Chief Tyrone “Pie” Stevenson, Chewbacchus Overlord Aryanna Gamble, longtime Society of Sainte Anne member Stuart Auld, and other participants in the project will talk with photographer Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee and anthropologist Martha Radice about the creativity, community, and hard work behind their carnival practices.
The exhibit of 70 photos is on display throughout carnival season on the fence outside the Jazz Museum, on Decatur Street (until February 14).
This exhibit and panel discussion is free and open to the public!
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King Cake Challah Happy Hour
Thursday, February 1st | 5:30pm
Putting your own delicious sugary spin on a mini king cake challah while doing Mardi Gras crafts and enjoying bottomless cocktails with friends? Yes please! Our first-ever King Cake Challah Happy Hour for young professionals, in partnership with Young Adults at Shir Chadash, is sure to be bon temps indeed.
Register Now
818 Howard Ave. New Orleans, LA 70113
New Orleans | USA, 70113
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KERMITS TREME MOTHER IN LAW LOUNGE!!!!!!
Mondays Mike Jones at 6
Tuesdays Irvin Mayfield and Kermit Ruffins at 6
Wednesdays YoshitakeZ2 trio at 6
Thursday’s No Boss Jazz Band at 6 Along with stake night
Fridays ladies night with DJ Tasha at 7
Saturdays Kermit Ruffins at 8
Sundays Smoke Out at 4:20
Call more information text 504-435-8763 ”
- 1500 N Claiborne Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
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In Person
Expressions of America
January 28 | 5:45 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
BUY TICKETS
Our newest attraction brings history to life like never before! Expressions of America is an immersive, outdoor sound and light show that combines cutting-edge technology and special effects with the real words and stories of everyday people who made a tremendous impact during a time of monumental conflict.
945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
info@nationalww2museum.org
504-528-1944
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What element has the highest melting point?
Tungsten
Platinum
Titanium
Chromium
Tungsten has the highest melting point of all metals, at 3,410 °C
(6,170 °F).
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Jefferson Performing Arts Society and Jefferson Parish Schools
Kick Off Winter Coat Drive
---Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) and Jefferson Parish Schools are partnering to collect winter coats for children in need.
Their goal is to gather 100 coats to be delivered to Woodmere Elementary in Harvey on February 6, 2024.
through February 4, JPAS will host a coat drive at their East bank and Westbank theaters:
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● Westwego Cultural Center 177 Sala Avenue, Westwego: January 25-February 4, 2024.
Coats in good condition (only new or gently used will be accepted) for ages 4 to 14 will be received at both locations during show productions. Due to the varying sizes of middle school students, adult-size coats will be accepted and distributed appropriately.
Coats may be dropped off by appointment if donors cannot bring coats during these times:
January 25-February 4, 2024: The Mountaintop performances at Westwego Cultural Center at 177 Sala Avenue in Westwego, Louisiana. Coats will be collected starting one hour prior to showtime for each performance on Thursdays through Sundays from January 25 to February 4. Please visit www.jpas.org for the show schedule of The Mountaintop. Coat donations will be accepted one hour before and shows, in the lobby.
Donors need not attend events or performances to donate coats. To arrange for coat drop-offs outside of the above-listed performance dates and times, email amy@jpas.org or call 504-885-2000 ext. 212.
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LSU Track & Field
The LSU record book was rewritten six times on Saturday, including Brianna Lyston's No. 4 time in collegiate history.
The LSU track and field wrapped up a record-setting finale of the Razorback Invitational, hosted by Arkansas on Saturday at the Randal Tyson Track Center.
Final Results
Sophomore Brianna Lyston started a historic day off with the fastest qualifying time in the 60-meter preliminaries, coming in at 7.14 seconds in her 60m debut. Her prelims time came in at No. 5 on the all-time LSU performance list, tying Kortnei Johnson who reached the mark for LSU in 2019. This time already shaved .15 off of her previous best from 2023.
The Jamaican came back for more as she shocked the arena with a time of 7.07 seconds in the final. Her time of 7.07 equals the LSU record set in 2018 by American-record holder and alumni Aleia Hobbs. Lyston’s new PR is now the collegiate lead, No. 3 time in the world, and No. 4 on the all-time collegiate-performance list.
A couple of minutes later, Aleia Hobbs made her way down the track with a No. 2 time in the world of 7.05 seconds to win the 60-meter open final.
Another LSU record was reached along with Lyston’s as Lorena Rangel-Batres stormed through to a time of 4:37.84 in the women’s mile. She had previously held the No. 3 spot in the LSU record book with a time of 4:40.66, before shaving close to three seconds off of that time today. Alongside Rangel replacing her No. 3 time in the LSU record book was Bowerman Watch List member Michaela Rose. A week removed from setting the 600-yard collegiate record at the Corky Classic, Rose followed it up with a time of 4:38.64 to shave 11 seconds off her previous best.
The distance team was not finished for the afternoon as sophomore Ella Chesnut took on the 3000 meter later in the day. Chesnut, with inspiration from multiple other Tigers rewriting the record book earlier in the day, crossed the finish line with a time of 9:23.97. Her time puts her at No. 3 on the all-time LSU performance list and shaved well over 30 seconds off her previous best of 9:56.19. Her No. 3 time in LSU history leaves her just four seconds off of the 9:19.11 record set in 1987 by Lisa Reed.
Going from one sophomore named Ella to another, Ella Onojuvwevwo moved up a couple spots on the LSU indoor list as she stormed out to a heat-winning time of 52.53. Her new indoor PR sits at No. 7 on the all-time LSU list, moving her up two spots from No. 9 where her previous PR of 52.72 sat.
The sixth top-10 performance of the day for the Tigers came from Jahiem Stern in his LSU debut. Stern stormed out to a 60-meter hurdle final time of 7.74 seconds, putting him at No. 9 on the all-time indoor list for LSU. The Hampton transfer from Jamaica qualified for the final earlier in the day after finishing top five in the prelims with a time of 7.84 seconds.
In the women’s 60-meter hurdles the “Rhinestone Queen”, Alia Armstrong, continued her nation-wide dominance after claiming a win for the third week in-a-row. The New Orleans native started the day clocking a prelim-leading time of 8.06 seconds. She later followed it up with yet another sub-eight second performance, clocking a time of 7.97 seconds in the final to take gold. Leah Phillips was right behind her once again, finishing second with a time of 8.10 seconds.
Both the women’s and men’s 4×400-meter relay teams found themselves finishing with top-10 times in the nation to close out the Razorback Invitational.
The women’s team which consisted of Onojuvwevwo, Rose, Shani’a Bellamy, and Garriel White made their way to a 3:31.26 to win their heat in electric fashion. White helped LSU comeback from behind as she recorded and anchor time of 52.35, the fastest split of the four Tigers. This came not so long after White recorded a new PR in the 400m of 53.16 seconds earlier in the afternoon. Their season-best time in the 4×400 ranks sixth in the nation.
The men’s team consisting of Dillon Bedell-Bass, Sean Burrell, Salim Epps, and Shakeem McKay closed out the night with a dominating performance in their heat. The team recorded a time of 3:02.77, giving them the No. 8 time in the nation. Burrell led the Tigers with a split of 45.64 seconds on the second leg.
Additional Personal Bests
Ambria Langley threw a PR of 44’ 0.75” in the shot put.
Garriel White ran a PR of 53.16 in the 400m.
Shani’a Bellamy ran a PR of 53.89 in the 400m.
Jordyn Grady ran a PR of 55.13 in the 400m.
Praise Djoma jumped a PR of 38’ 9.5” in the triple jump.
Montana Monk ran a PR of 2:06.12 in the 800m.
Mats Swanson ran a PR of 1:52.70 in the 800m.
Up Next
LSU will head west for the New Mexico Collegiate Classic, hosted at the Albuquerque Convention Center February 2-3.
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Who is ready for the Kim Mulkey Show this week?!
Join us each Tuesday at 7 p.m. CT at the TJ Ribs on Acadian Thruway!
The Kim Mulkey Show presented by Our Lady of the Lake Health, a one-hour radio call-in show with the LSU Women’s Basketball head coach along with play-by-play voice Patrick Wright, is aired live from TJ Ribs on Acadian Thruway from 7-8 p.m. CT on Tuesdays* during the season.
Listeners are encouraged to be a part of the show by submitting a question online, tagging @LSUradio on Twitter, or speaking with coach Mulkey during the show by calling (225) 578-4827
or toll-free (800) 315-8255.
New OrleansWWL-AM/FM870/105.3
* show day/time subject to change due to game or travel conflicts
2024 SCHEDULE OF SHOWS
Show #5: Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024
Show #6: Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024
Show #7: Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024
Show #8: Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024
Show #9: Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024
Show #10: Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Show #11: Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Latin Night at Rock n Bowl
Mid-City Lanes Rock n Bowl
3000 S. CARROLTON AVE
New Orleans, LA 70118
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Latin Night returns on this night! Dance class starts at 7pm with Bianca San Martin and then social dancing begins at 8pm with DJ Maynor playing the best Latin music to dance to. $5 cover
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What does "affable" mean?
Confused
Disgusted
Friendly
Surprised
What does "affable" mean?
Friendly
affable /ˈæfəbəl/
Definition: Easy to approach or talk to; friendly; pleasantly sociable.
Origin: The word "affable" comes from the Latin word "affābilis," meaning "approachable" or "friendly."
Example: John was an affable person, always smiling and willing to lend a listening ear.
Friendly is a synonym for "affable." It describes someone who is warm, approachable, and easy to talk to. A friendly person is someone who makes others feel comfortable and welcome in their presence. Like "affable," "friendly" is a positive trait that is highly valued in social situations. People who are friendly tend to have a larger social circle and are more likely to be well-liked by others. Being friendly is important in both personal and professional relationships, as it helps to establish trust and build rapport with others.
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The musicians appearing at the Palm Court are some of the legends of New Orleans music. We have live music five nights a week - dinner 7pm til 11pm. The Palm Court is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays but is available for private party bookings on those days We take group bookings up to 180 persons any day or night of the week. A variety of options are open to such groups and we are very happy to work with our clients to provide their group with a customized evening of entertainment and catering according to their needs.
Reservations Suggested
(504) 525-0200
January 2024
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January 30 @ 7:30 pm
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January 31 @ 7:30 pm
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Takin' It to the Streets
Weekly Brass Band events:
Mondays - Big 6 Brass Band at Da Jump Off Lounge (1901 N. Claiborne Ave.) - 9pm
Tuesdays - TBC Brass Band at Maple Leaf Bar (8316 Oak St.) - 9pm
Tuesdays - Sporty's Brass Band at Hi Ho Lounge (2239 St. Claude Ave) - 9pm
Tuesdays - Brass Band at Rabbit Hole (1228 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.) - 10pm
Wednesdays - New Breed Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 9:30pm
Thursdays - Brass-A-Holics at Jazz Playhouse (300 Bourbon St.) - 7:30pm
Thursdays - Where Y'At Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 9pm
Fridays - Sporty's Brass Band at Brass Hall (1104 Decatur St.) - 9pm
Fridays - Trumpet Slim & Brass Flavor at Blue Nile Balcony Room (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm
Saturdays - Marigny Street Brass Band at Blue Nile Balcony Room (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm
Saturdays - City of Trees Brass Band at Maison (508 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm
Sundays - Brass Band Sundays at Treme Hideaway (1234 N. Claiborne) - 10pm
Sundays - Street Legends Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10:30pm
Sundays - Hot 8 Brass Band at the Howlin' Wolf (907 S. Peters St) - 10:30pm
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NATIONAL CROISSANT DAY
In the United States, National Croissant Day recognizes a flaky pastry enjoyed at every meal. Croissants are buttery, crescent-shaped rolls that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
The key to a perfect croissant is laminating the dough. You laminate the dough by folding butter into the mixture creating multiple thin layers of butter and dough. The result is a mouth-watering flaky crust and airy body.
Legend surrounds this pastry, as is often the case with a popular, worldly treat. What is known, is that crescent-shaped breads have been found around the world for ages. One of these was the Kipferl which originated in Austria as far back as the 13th century. This nonlaminated bread is more like a roll.
Credit for the croissant we know today is given to an Austrian military officer, August Zang. In 1839 he opened a Viennese bakery in Paris introducing France to Viennese baking techniques.
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January 30th Celebrated History
1873
Publisher Pierre Jules-Hetzel publishes the Jules Verne novel Around the World in 80
Days.
1946
The U.S. Mint released the first Roosevelt dimes into circulation. Franklin D. Roosevelt was born on January 30, 1882.
1958
Love Field Air Terminal in Dallas, TX installed the first two-way moving sidewalk.
1993
Monica Seles Defeats Steffi Graf to win her third straight Australian Open.
January 30th Celebrated Birthdays
Franklin D. Roosevelt - 1882
The 32nd President of the United States led the country out of the Great Depression and the American people elected him to four terms. In his twelve years in office, Roosevelt also saw the country through World War II following the bombing of Pearl Harbor. He died a few months into his fourth term.
Barbara Tuchman - 1912
The American historian and best-selling author won Pulitzer Prizes for her historical account of the first 30 days of World War I in Guns of August and for Stilwell and the American Experience in China, a biography of World War II Army General Joseph Stilwell.
Douglas Engelbart - 1925
In 1970, the American engineer and inventor received patent no. 3,541,541 for the computer mouse.
Gene Hackman - 1930
The award-winning actor has played a multitude of roles across his six decades in film. From villains such as Lex Luther in Superman and Little Bill Daggett in Unforgiven to a hard-to-love-hard-to-hate coach in Hoosiers, Hackman also checked the comedy box. Get Shorty, The Birdcage, Young Frankenstein are just a few.
Phil Collins - 1951
The award-winning British musician is best known as the drummer and lead singer of the band Genesis. He joined the band in 1970 becoming its lead singer in 1975. In 1980, he pursued a successful solo career.
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⚜️Louisiana Memories
Did you ever go to the Bali Ha'i at the Beach in New Orleans?
The restaurant at the Pontchartrain Beach amusement park on the south shore of the lake opened in 1958, capturing the national craze for tiki that has lasted decades. The tropically decorated destination became the spot for first dates, pre-prom meals and anniversaries. The name was taken from a song from the musical "South Pacific." The powerful, often umbrella-adorned drinks had exotic names, like the Bali-Bali or the Flaming Zorro. The restaurant closed in the late 1980s. In October 1988, an ad was placed in the Times-Picayune for an auction to sell off everything from the Bali Ha'i, "from souvenirs to chairs."
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⚜️The New Orleans Culture⚜️
Derby Gisclair
1965: West End Restaurants
A 1965 photograph of Papa Rosselli's and Bruning's at West End. Being the only Italian restaurant surrounded by seafood places made Papa Rosselli's different, but it was also the only one of these restaurants that was on dry land -- everyone else was on pilings over the water. Although I can only recall their Italian food -- stuffed artichokes and seafood pasta come to mind -- I am told that their seafood menu was impressive as well.
It wasn't the onslaught of hurricanes that caused Papa Rosselli's to disappear, but rather the introduction of parking fees for the lot across the street in the early 1990s that ruined things for everyone.
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Tim Laughlin
March 6, 1984. 40 year’s ago. My first walk. Thanks, Pete.
Photo credit: Michael Hauck
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Arthur Hardy
48th annual MARDI GRAS GUIDE IS AVAILABLE
While our 2024 issue begins general distribution on
December 26, these outlets have them in stock NOW.
BEADS BY THE DOZEN 333 Edwards Ave. Harahan
PLUSH APPEAL 2812 Toulouse New Orleans
TJ CARNIVAL SUPPLIES 28 Fairfield Gretna
MARDI GRAS BEADS FACTORY 1145 Hwy 90 West Bridge City
JEFFERSON VARIETY 239 Iris Ave. Jefferson
BARNES & NOBLE 3721 Veterans Metairie
BARNES & NOBLE 16018 West Bank Expressway Harvey
BARNES & NOBLE 3414 Hwy 190 Mandeville
BLUE HARBOR MARKET 2963 Hwy 190 Mandeville
LITTLE MISS MUFFIN 766 Harrison Ave. New Orleans
ROSELYNNS HALLMARK 800 Metairie Rd Metairie
TJM’S 3605 N. CAUSEWAY Metairie
BARNES & NOBLE in Baton Rouge and Lafayette
Copies may also be ordered online from
https://store.nola.com/collections/mardi-gras
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KING CAKE HUB 2024
King Cake Hub
Contact: Jennifer Samuels, King Cake Hub
(504) 616-6739 (cell)
JennSamuels@gmail.com
NEW ORLEANS, LA, Calling all King Cake Enthusiasts. Jennifer Samuels, owner of King Cake Hub King Cake Hub at 1464 S. Broad. The doors open and the party starts again welcome
This will be King Cake Hub’s sixth year selling a wide assortment of the best king cakes you have ever and never tasted and will include a variety of more than 70 cakes from Bittersweet, Breads on Oak, Brennan’s, Bywater Bakery, Caluda’s, Cannata’s, Caywood and Randazzo Bakery, District, Hi Do Bakery, Gracious, Joe Gambino’s Bakery, NOCCA, Sugar Love, Nolita, Mad Matter Bakery, Marguerite’s King Cakes, La Vie En Rose and more as well as a number of king cake related sweets and other merchandise.
King Cake Hub will be open daily from 8:30am until 6:00pm daily beginning January 6 through Lundi Gras. Delivery will be available through D’livery and is scheduled to start the week of 1/8. King Cake Hub will only be operating out of the Zony Mash location to ensure our loyal customers get that wonderful overwhelming experience that is King Cake Hub! Stay tuned for more info via King Cake Hub’s social media sites on Facebook and Instagram.
1464 S Broad Street, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
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Historic New Orleans Collection
By: Amelia Hervey
HNOC'S NEWEST EXHIBIT
A new exhibit titled A Mystic Brotherhood: Fraternal Orders of New Orleans will be debuted by The Historic New Orleans Collection . until May 10, 2024. Admission will be free with a ticket reservation.
[Provided by Gambel Communications]
This exhibit will explore fraternal organizations such as the Freemasons and Odd Fellows, whose history has often been hidden, and highlight how they have shaped today's city. Visitors will recognize many familiar New Orleans names within the exhibit, including William C. C. Claiborne, Oscar J. Dunn, and Homer Plessy. It will also be possible to learn about the numerous landmarks around the city where certain historical events took place.
The exhibit will be a companion to Mystery and Benevolence: Masonic and Odd Fellow Folk Art, which is a traveling exhibition debuting on February 16, 2024 and running until May 10, 2024. Organized by the American Folk Museum in New York, from the Kendra and Allan Daniel Collection, this exhibition is toured by International Art & Artists from Washington, DC.
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Mid-City, Thursday MarketNext Market: February 1, 2024
Hours: 3-6 pm (winter hours)
Lafitte Greenway
500 N. Norman C. Francis Parkway at the Bayou
Directions and Parking
The Thursday Market is located in Mid-City on the Lafitte Greenway, right by the start of Bayou St. John. Across from Parkway Bakery and Tavern, the market is at the intersection of Lafitte Ave and N Norman C Francis Parkway. There is plenty of street parking in the neighborhood surrounding the market.
RTA bus route 32: Leonidas-Treme passes right by market! Click here to view more details.
Hours
The Thursday Mid-City market is currently operating under winter hours of 3-6pm (November 9th, 2023 - March 14th, 2024). Regular Thursday market hours of 3-7pm will resume in March following the return of Daylight Saving Time, bringing back an extra hour of light in the evening.
No Cash? No Problem!
All of our vendors accept cash and tokens. Swipe for tokens on-site at the orange Welcome Tent with debit, credit, or EBT SNAP.
Shop with SNAP!
Market Umbrella implements fresh food incentive programs such as Market Match, which doubles SNAP dollars spent at market for the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables. Starting January 1st, 2023, market match will be unlimited, allowing us to match each EBT dollar being swiped for on-site at the orange Welcome Tent.
Between June and the end of November, certified market vendors accept Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers for both seniors and WIC participants. Market Umbrella is able to double FMNP benefits with tokens on-site at the Welcome Tent.
Location on the Lafitte Greenway
In the fall of 2020, the Thursday market moved to its new home in New Orleans' vibrant Mid-City neighborhood! Located at the Lafitte Greenway and Bayou St. John, it operates year-round.
Check out the responses to Lafitte Greenway's public survey regarding use of the new Lafitte Greenway Plaza - we are thrilled about the overwhelming support for a farmers market in the space!
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MID-CITY Vendors Scheduled for Thursday
Isabel's Tamales and Produce
Leo's Bread
T&R Dairy
Slicey McSlicer
VEGGI Coop
Helens House
Pearl River Pastures
Buttery Spell
Monica's Okra World
Pete & Clara's Seafood
Applied Arts Coffee
NOLA Botanical Tea
Costantini Pasta
Powers Beekeepers
Passion Flour
Casa Borrega
Take Box
Sassy Cajun Spices
Johndales Farm
Roulaison Distilling Co.
Paella NOLA
JuiceSEE
Gingerbooch
La Vie En Rose
Sprout NOLA
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Becky Fos Artistry
With all the great feedback from this art, we’ve decided to have 2 days with FOUR POSTER signing opportunities !! Mark your calendars… and I’ll see y’all at the below Winn-Dixie locations!
Wednesday, January 31st
10-11a2104 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA 70062
4-5p 4100 Hwy 59, Mandeville, LA
Thursday, February 1st
10-11a2985 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA 70461
4-5p11312 Hwy 49, Gulfport, MS 39503
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New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins Diboll Circle, City Park,
New Orleans, LA 70179
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*Wednesdays are free for all Louisiana residents, courtesy of The Helis Foundation | |
MUSEUM
10 am–5 pm, Tuesday–Sunday*
BESTHOFF SCULPTURE GARDEN
10 am–6 pm, Seven Days a Week
CAFE NOMA
10 am–4 pm, Tuesday–Sunday, and Private Events
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2 PM – 7 PM
Lafreniere Park Farmers Arts Market
3000 Downs Blvd,
Metairie, LA 70003-3957,
United States
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German Coast
Farmers Market-
Westbank Bridge Park
13825 River Rd, Luling, LA 70070-6219, United States
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City of New Orleans Reminds Jackson Square Artists of Permit Deadline
NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans issued a reminder to all current permit holders to renew their permits for selling art on Jackson Square in the French Quarter. The deadline for all current permit holders to renew is Wednesday, Jan. 31.
Artists who sell art on or around Jackson Square are required to obtain an Occupational License and Mayoralty Permit from the Department of Finance’s Bureau of Revenue. Eligible permits are either Artist A permits to sell art on Jackson Square or Artist B permits to sell art only in Pirates Alley.
All permit holders who wish to renew must apply in person during business hours (Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) in the Bureau of Revenue office located at City Hall (1300 Perdido St., Room 1W15). Artists must also present a valid photo ID and be prepared to pay $175.25 in the form of a certified check or money order payable to the City of New Orleans. For applicants over the age of 65, the fee is $25.25.
All permit holders who fail to renew their existing permit on or before Jan. 31 will be required to re-apply as a new applicant. A maximum of 200 Artist A permits may be issued, according to City code. There is no limit for Artist B permits.
Once all renewals have been completed, the remaining Artist A permit slots will be included in a lottery.
Similar to the permit renewal process, applicants must be present during the lottery, possess a valid photo ID and be prepared to pay $175.25 in the form of a certified check or money order payable to the City of New Orleans. For applicants over the age of 65, the fee is $25.25.
Qualified applicants are defined as persons who either have a current Artist B permit or have an application for a new Artist A permit currently on file. Artist B permit holders who seek to upgrade to an Artist A permit must also present their current Artist B permit.
For more information, contact the Bureau of Revenue Application Unit via phone at (504) 658-1630, (504) 658-1621 or (504) 658-694 or email Todd M. Ecker at tmecker@nola.gov.
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NEW DATE: Horses, Hops & Cops will take place on January 31!
Come meet the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales and enjoy fun for the whole family, including a VIP tour, equine soccer game, souvenir photos, food, beverages, and live music!
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14th Annual Horses, Hops & Cops
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
A Benefit for the N.O.P.D. Mounted Unit
N.O.P.D. Stables in City Park
1021 Harrison Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70124
3:30pm – 4:30pm VIP Experience Tour
5:00pm – 8:00pm General Admission (free)
5:00pm Horse stables open for self-guided tours
5:00pm DJ and announcements
5:15pm Equine Soccer Game feat. N.O.P.D. Mounted Unit and Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office (Horse Arena)
6:15pm See the Budweiser Clydesdales (Horse Arena)
6:30pm Live Music from The Wiseguys (Budweiser Stage)
7:55pm Raffle Drawing (Budweiser Stage)
Meet the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales at this fun-filled event that is free for all ages to attend.
Guests will enjoy touring the horse stables, as well as an equestrian soccer game featuring the N.O.P.D. horses, live local entertainment, arts and crafts, plus food and beverages for sale.
CLICK HERE for parking recommendations and information about the NOPD Shuttle Service.
Questions? Email aimee@louisianahospitality.org
Note: This event is an outdoor event. The Horses, Hops and Cops event will follow all City of New Orleans advisories and guidelines that are in place at the time of the event. These guidelines can be accessed at https://ready.nola.gov/home/.
VIP Experience Tour
A limited quantity of VIP Experience Tour tickets are available for both adults and children. VIP Experience guests will enjoy a one-hour guided tour to go behind the scenes with a Budweiser Clydesdale handler, learn about the unique horses, the breed, their special training, state-of-the-art transportation and more. The VIP Experience also includes a tour of the N.O.P.D. stables and information about how this special police force operates year round as a public safety tool for New Orleans. Each guest swill receive a VIP gift bag filled with special items and offers including:
NOPD Patches
TABASCO
Audubon Nature Institute Aquarium, Insectarium & Zoo Passes
Hilton Riverside cookies
Mardi Gras Krewe beads and cups
Items from New Orleans & Company
Items from Coca Cola brands
Stickers and more!
Purchase VIP Experience Tour Tickets
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Harmony Street Society To Host Free Tax Workshops For Local Musicians
Harmony Street Society’s Fresh Start Series – Tax Compliance
Workshop 4 – How to Prepare Your 2023 Tax Return – January 31, 2024
- A repeat of Workshop 3, with additional tips for handling missing documents.
These Harmony Street Society workshops provide an excellent opportunity for musicians in the New Orleans area to gain essential knowledge and guidance on tax-related matters.
ALL WORKSHOPS HELD IN PERSON AT THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ MUSEUM. All workshops are free to attend, and those interested should register with jim@harmonystreetsociety.org. For those unable to attend in person, the workshops will also be available for viewing on Zoom, and the Zoom link can be obtained by contacting that same email.
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Drew Brees-owned Smalls Sliders to open Metairie location in February
CityBusiness Staff Reports
Photo courtesy Smalls Sliders.
Drew Brees has a busy next two weeks. This week, Brees will reign as king of Washington Mardi Gras in D.C. Next week, his Smalls Sliders Metairie location will open on Thursday, Feb. 1, in the Clearview City Center at 4580 Veterans Blvd.
The grand opening will be celebrated with a ribbon cutting hosted by the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce at 10 a.m on Feb. 1. This is the first Smalls Sliders location for the former New Orleans Saints quarterback and Super Bowl MVP. Brees owns the Metairie location, along with former Purdue football teammates Jason Loezel and Ben Smith.
The three originally announced the partnership in May 2022.
“Drew has been an integral part of Smalls Sliders since its inception, and we are thrilled to celebrate his first Can opening,” said Maria Rivera, CEO of Smalls Sliders. “His passion and commitment to our vision and values have been a driving force of our growth and brand culture, and we are proud to partner with him in Metairie and beyond.”
The Smalls Sliders chain, which serves cheeseburger sliders and waffle fries through drive-thru and walk-up options, will open 40 restaurants in 2024 across the Southeast. Smalls Sliders opened its first signature ‘Smorange’ colored Can in 2019. Smalls Sliders has more than 160 Cans open or under development.
“We’ve seen the excitement surrounding the Smalls brand, and it has only heightened around our grand opening,” said Melissa Kernaghan, director of operations at Boilermaker Ventures and local operator of the Smalls Sliders in Metairie. “Smalls has become a staple within Louisiana communities, and people truly feel connected to the brand. We aim to continue building upon the Smalls fanbase within Metairie and look forward to becoming an integral part of people’s lives.”
Small Sliders joins the many business ventures that Brees has become involved in since he retired following the 2020 NFL season. In January 2024, Brees opened Surge Entertainment in Baton Rouge. He also owns Stretch Zone, multiple Jimmy John’s and Dunkin’ franchises and has invested in food delivery service Waitr, Walk-On’s and craft superfood chain everbowl™, among others. Brees also spent one season as an analyst for NBC Sunday Night Football following his NFL retirement.
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FREE Admission to the Ogden Museum of Art for La. Residents
10:00 am
1
Ogden Museum of
Southern Art
925 Camp St.
New Orleans LA 70130
If you are a Louisiana resident you can enjoy the Ogden Museum of Southern Art for free on Thursdays thanks to the Helis Foundation. Great museum with the largest and most comprehensive assemblage of Southern art in the world, establishing the Ogden Museum as the preeminent resource on art and culture of the South.
. Purchase tickets in advance.
Who
All ages
Cost
Free for La. Residents
How
RESERVE TIMED
TICKETS HERE
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Politics with a Punch
is our local version of "Politically Incorrect" and has grown into quite a success story. It started in 2002 and after 154 programs held in New Orleans, Metairie, Covington and Baton Rouge we are celebrating a very special 2024 Election Kickoff Show. Through the years, our show has become a Louisiana Political Comedy Tradition. Punch is a fast-paced, free-wheeling, no-holds barred discussion of what is happening in our region, state and nation. We place a premium on having a good time and expect plenty of laughs as we discuss the controversies and the outrageous antics of our local leaders and scoundrels. We love poking fun at local, state and national politics. Join us!
NOLA LEGEND BENNY GRUNCH STARS ON PUNCH
Don’t miss our upcoming show:
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 1
Doors Open at 6 p.m.; Show Begins at 8:00 p.m.
This will be a great event, so we hope to see you at the Quarter View Restaurant, 613 Clearview Parkway, Metairie. As always, it will be a hilarious and entertaining program. This program will be our 2024 Election Kickoff Show! Check out the exceptional line-up of celebrities that have been selected for this panel:
Tee Ray Bergeron
All-Star Comedian; Local and National Headliner; Punch Favorite
Claston Bernard
Author; Speaker; 2-Time Olympian; Former Congressional Candidate
Benny Grunch
New Orleans Music Icon; Band Leader; Singer; Songwriter
Marshall Harris
Award Winning Entertainer, Producer and Artist
Hon. Liz Murrill
Attorney General of Louisiana
Hon. Laurie Schlegel
Louisiana State Representative, District 82
Mike Weinberger
Founder, Home Defense Foundation
Discount Tickets: $15.00 per person/$25.00 per couple.
If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, purchase tickets in advance online at our website:
POLITICS WITH A PUNCH
ONLINE TICKET STORE
Tickets at the door will be $20 per person/$35.00 per couple.
At Punch, we guarantee everyone will have a good time, and anyone who has attended one of our events can attest to that fact.
For more information, call me at #504-669-6076.
Thanks again for your support of Politics with a Punch. Without you and other friends, we could not have such successful events each and every month.
Sincerely, Jeff Crouere
Host, Politics with a Punch
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WYES New Orleans
Chefs Dana & Christina Honn of Carmo present five courses, paired with wine, influenced by cuisine from South America including a hearts of palm salad; Tacaca, an iconic soup from the Brazilian Amazon; a Peruvian Amazon fish dish; and Cupuaçu Mousse, one of the most popular Brazilian desserts.
Carmo: WYES SEASON OF GOOD TASTES wine dinner
Thu., Feb. 1 at 6:30pm
Carmo, 527 Julia Street, New Orleans
$110pp includes dinner, wine pairing, tax & tip
Purchase your seat at: https://wyescarmosogt.eventbrite.com
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Penny's Cafe
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THURSDAY BUFFET $11.95
All you can eat fried chicken, baked chicken, fried okra, pork n' beans, boiled corn & potatoes, broccoli & bacon mac, cornbread, and dessert!
11am-7:30pm
- 5442 E Judge Perez Dr, Violet, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 272-0262
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Melba's Old School Po Boys
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· 1525 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 267-7765
Meet Artist, Author, New Orleanian
Rene Pierre. Friday, Feb 2 (12-1pm)
Eat at Melba’s. See Rene’s cute mini floats. Get FREE book!
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Sue Foley
Award Winning Blues Guitarist, Sue Foley
Live in New Orleans, One Night Only!
Friday, Feb 2 2024 at ChickieWahWah
Live in Austin Album Release Tour
Show time 8pm
Tickets $20 Advance / $25 Door
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Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce de Leon Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
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2024 Carnival Parade Schedule
Friday, February 2
- Krewe of Cork (3 p.m. French Quarter)
- Krewe of Oshun (6 p.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Cleopatra (Follows Krewe of Oshun)
- Krewe of Alla (Follows Krewe of Cleopatra)
- Krewe of Excalibur (6:30 p.m. Metairie)
- Krewe of Symphony (Follows Krewe of Excalibur)
- Krewe of Eve (7 p.m. Mandeville)
Saturday, February 3
- Krewe de Paws of Olde Towne (10 a.m. Slidell)
- Krewe of Push Mow (Noon Abita Springs)
- Krewe of Pontchartrain (11:30 a.m. Uptown)
- Legion of Mars (Follows Krewe of Pontchartrain)
- Krewe of Choctaw (Follows Legion of Mars)
- Krewe of Freret (Follows Krewe of Choctaw)
- Krewe of Tchefuncte (1 p.m. Madisonville)
- Knights of Nemesis (1 p.m. Chalmette)
- Magical Krewe of Mad Hatters (5 p.m. Metairie)
- Knights of Sparta/Spartan Society (5:30 p.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Pygmalion (Follows Knights of Sparta/Spartan Society)
- Krewe of Olympia (6 p.m. Covington)
Sunday, February 4
- The Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale (11 a.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Carrollton (Follows The Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale)
- Krewe of King Arthur (Follows Krewe of Carrollton)
- Krewe of Dionysus (1 p.m. Slidell)
- Krewe of Barkus (2 p.m. French Quarter)
Tuesday, February 6
- The Culinary Queens of New Orleans (6 p.m. Westbank)
Wednesday, February 7
- Krewe of Druids (6:15 p.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Nyx (6:45 p.m. Uptown)
Thursday, February 8
- Knights of Babylon (5:30 p.m. Uptown)
- Knights of Chaos (Follows Knights of Babylon)
- Krewe of Muses (Follows Knights of Chaos)
Friday, February 9
- Krewe of Bosom Buddies (11:30 a.m. French Quarter)
- Krewe of Hermes (5:30 p.m. Uptown)
- Krewe d'Etat (6:30 p.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Selene (6:30 p.m. Slidell)
- Krewe of Morpheus (7 p.m. Uptown)
Saturday, February 10
- Krewe of Bush (9 a.m. Bush)
- Krewe of NOMTOC (10:45 a.m. Westbank)
- Krewe of Iris (11 a.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Tucks (Noon Uptown)
- Krewe of Endymion (4 p.m. Mid-City)
- Krewe of Isis (6 p.m. Kenner)
Sunday, February 11
- Krewe of Okeanos (11 a.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Mid-City (Follows Krewe of Okeanos)
- Krewe of Thoth (Noon Uptown)
- Krewe of Bacchus (5:15 p.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Athena (5 p.m. Metairie)
- Krewe of Atlas (Follows Krewe of Athena)
Lundi Gras - Monday, February 12
- Krewe of Proteus (5:15 p.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Orpheus (6 p.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Centurions (6:30 p.m. Metairie)
Mardi Gras - Tuesday, February 13
- Krewe of Zulu (8 a.m. Uptown)
- Carnival of Covington (10 a.m. Covington)
- Krewe of Rex (10:30 a.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Elks Orleans(Follows Krewe of Rex)
- Krewe of Crescent City (Follows Krewe of Elks Orleans)
- Krewe of Argus (11 a.m. Metairie)
- Krewe of Elks Jeffersonians (Follows Krewe of Argus)
- Krewe of Folsom (2 p.m. Folsom)
Saturday, February 17
- Krewe du Pooch (12 p.m. Mandeville)
Sunday, February 18
- Krewe of Mardi PAWS (2 p.m. Covington)
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2-2 7:30pm
Le Petit Theatre616 Saint Peter Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
Box Office:504-522-2081 x1
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TODAY AT 11 PM – 2 AM
Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers
Blue Nile
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Family Gras to feature Cheap Trick, Oak Ridge Boys, Amy Grant
By WWL.com
It's classic rock and country music at the 2024 Family Gras in Metairie.
The 16th edition of the weekend festival will take place February 2-4, the "first parade weekend," as it's commonly known.
The festival begins Friday with Cajun fiddle player Amanda Shaw. Zebra, the New Orleans-born rock band, will also play Friday.
Grammy Award-winning artist Amy Grant headlines Saturday, featuring music from her three multi-platinum albums, six platinum albums and four gold albums including her six number one hits.
Classic rockers Cheap Trick will lead into Grant's set. Local artists Mad City and the Creole String Beans are also part of Saturday's lineup.
Family Gras closes out Sunday with Revisiting Credence, featuring Dan McGuinness and Kurt Griffey of Creedence Clearwater Revisited.
The Oak Ridge Boys, on their farewell tour, will perform. So will Tyler Hubbard, formerly of the country duo Florida-Georgia Line.
The event is free to the public, and takes place at Metairie's Mardi Gras Plaza, 3300 Veterans Memorial Blvd. across from Lakeside Shopping Center.
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New Orleans, it’s officially Carnival time and we're getting ready to party on February 3rd with Nelly, Trombone Shorty, Juvenile, and more at the fourth annual Shorty Gras!
The Krewe of Freret presents Shorty Gras: a Mardi Gras ball and music festival all rolled into one. See your favorite national and New Orleans legends play at Mardi Gras World on Saturday, February 3rd for one night only!
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UNEASY LIES THE HEAD THAT WEARS THE CROWN, BUT WHICH ONE WILL WEAR IT?
England’s King Henry II and his Queen Elinor of Aquitaine had four sons, the eldest died, leaving the other three to squabble over who came next. Unfortunately, Henry and Elinor disagreed over which one should take the crown next.
That’s the arc of The Lion in Winter, Playmakers Theater’s next production. Directed by Chase Hefte, the production chronicles the royal gathering at Christmas 1183 as the family meets to hash out the succession. It does not go well leaving Elinor to comment, “What family doesn’t have its ups and downs?”
The Lion in Winter crackles with brilliant scenes between the royals as they plot and scheme and form alliances to promote their choice for king.
The production opens Saturday, Jan. 20 and runs through Sunday, February 4. Saturday performances are at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 and available through www.BonTempsTix.com.
Get Your Tickets Now
FEB
3
Feb 3, 2024 at 7:00 PM CST
Playmakers Theater
Covington, LA
Get Tickets
FEB
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Feb 4, 2024 at 2:00 PM CST
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Join us every Saturday,
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for over 80 local artisan vendors, including produce, prepared foods, jewelry, art, crafts, plants, music and more!
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Feb 3
VS.
ARKANSAS
Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)
PRESENTED BY
11:00 AM CT
Wed.
Feb 7
AT
TENNESSEE
Knoxville, Tenn. (Thompson-Boling Arena)
6:00 PM CT
Sat.
Feb 10
VS.
ALABAMA
Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)
PRESENTED BY
11:00 AM CT
Tue.
Feb 13
AT
FLORIDA
Gainesville, Fla. (Stephen C. O'Connell Center)
7:00 PM CT
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Gretna Farmer’s Market
Event Date:
Saturday
3
from 8:30 am - 12:30 am
Gretna Market
301 Huey P Long Ave
Gretna, LA 70053
| Enjoy fresh local produce and crafts at the Gretna Farmers Market, every Saturday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, rain or shine, under the covered Gretna Market Building, Huey P. Long Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets in historic downtown Gretna. | |
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Dog Adoption Event - TODAY
~ Every Saturday, 10am-4pm ~
Petsmart @ 1000 S Clearview Pkwy
Big dogs
Small dogs
Puppies
Seniors
Just looking to play with some pups? That's cool too! Need some volunteer opportunities? Sign up! Looking to foster! You're the best!
Hosted by Rolling River Rescue and Greta's Ark Rescue
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Dominic Massa
We're happy to bring a piece of the past back to WYES . GREAT CHEFS OF NEW ORLEANS, the vintage TV series that began WYES’ legacy of award-winning nationally broadcast cooking shows, returns to the station – 40 years after its debut. Tune in Saturdays at 1pm. The original 26 episodes of GREAT CHEFS OF NEW ORLEANS will air on WYES, followed by other episodes of the multi-part series every Saturday.
Thanks to executive producer John Shoup for sharing the series (produced and directed by the late John Beyer) with us. It begins Saturday in the kitchen of the legendary Chef Warren Leruth, and you'll see many other local icons below in the weeks to come. For all the episodes, the distinctive voices of Mary Lou Conroy and Andres Calandria narrate, with original music from the Charlie Byrd Trio, the Dukes of Dixieland and Banu Gibson. LeRuth’s Gourmet Foods Andreas Preuss Marc Preuss Frank G Wong
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- 830 Conti St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 577-2237
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By popular demand, The Professor Carl Nivale Show returns for 3 performances only, Feb. 3rd & 4th at Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts! Tickets available beginning Monday, January 15th at rivertowntheaters.com
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THNOC to host King Cake Connection king cake tasting
Live performances by Tremé Brass Band
WHAT: King Cake Connection tasting
WHO: King Cake Connection
The Shop at The Historic New Orleans Collection (THNOC)
WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 3 from 1-3 p.m.
WHERE: The Shop at the Collection
520 Royal St., New Orleans, LA 70130
HOW: Admission is $15 ($5 for THNOC members), and tickets will be sold at the door.
WHY: Don’t miss a chance to sample locally baked king cakes and Carnival themed treats from the King Cake Connection, a collaboration of Black-owned New Orleans bakeries, at The Shop at the Collection on Saturday, Feb. 3 from 1-3 p.m. Guests will enjoy live music provided by Treme Brass Band and a complimentary cocktail. Attendees will be able to participate in a bling tasting competition to crown their favorite bakery.
Participating bakeries include Adrian’s Bakery, Viola’s, Heavenly Sweets Bakery, B Sweet Bistro and MadiCakez.
"Our partnership with The Historic New Orleans Collection and this event is incredibly important for the bakers and artists selling their products through the King Cake Connection,” says Jalence Isles of King Cake Connection. “It exposes our visitors, who sustain our local economy, to the amazing products offered within our community. King Cake Connection, an extension of Where Black NOLA Eats, aims to increase visibility and cash flow to Black business owners. Currently, Black business owners earn only two percent of the City’s small business income. Partnerships like this one with The Historic New Orleans Collection help amplify our mission and contribute to changing this harrowing narrative."
A variety of King cakes and king-cake themed treats will be available at The Shop at the Collection daily during Carnival season.
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Feb 4
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FLORIDA
Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)
PRESENTED BY
1:00 PM CT
Thu.
Feb 8
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VANDERBILT
Nashville, Tenn. (Memorial Gymnasium)
8:00 PM CT
Sun.
Feb 11
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Play4Kay
ALABAMA
Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)
PRESENTED BY
3:00 PM CT
Mon.
Feb 19
AT
TEXAS A&M
Bryan-College Station, Texas (Reed Arena)
6:00 PM CT
Thu.
Feb 22
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Turner Syndrome Awareness
AUBURN
Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)
PRESENTED BY
8:00 PM CT
Sun.
Feb 25
AT
TENNESSEE
Knoxville, Tenn. (Thompson-Boling Arena)
11:00 AM CT
Thu.
Feb 29
AT
GEORGIA
Athens, Ga. (Stegman Coliseum)
8:00 PM CT
Sun.
Mar 3
VS.
KENTUCKY
Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)
PRESENTED BY
1:00 PM CT
SEC Tournament
Mar 6 -
Mar 10
VS.
SEC TOURNAMENT
Greenville, S.C. (Bon Secours Wellness Arena)
TBA
LSU Women’s Basketball 2023-24 Season Television Schedule:
Jan. 29 at Mississippi St.
6 p.m. - ESPN2
Feb. 4 vs. Florida
1 p.m. - SEC Network
Feb. 8 at Vanderbilt
8 p.m. - SEC Network
Feb 11 vs. Alabama
3 p.m. - ESPN2/ SEC Network
Feb. 19 at Texas A&M
6 p.m. - SEC Network
Feb. 22 vs. Auburn
8 p.m. - SEC Network
Feb. 25 at Tennessee
11 a.m. - ESPN
Feb. 29 at Georgia
8 p.m. - ESPN2
Mar. 3 vs. Kentucky
1 p.m. - SEC Network
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Pups & Pints 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
Make your Sunday a true FUNDAY with Chafunkta Brewery's "Pups and Pints," every Sunday! Bring your dog to the brewery on Sundays and your second pint is free. Don't have a pup or can't bring one? That's OK, as 10% of ALL SALES will go to the Northshore Humane Society.
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Join us here at Palmettos on Sundays from
10 am to 3 pm for an authentic
Louisiana Jazz Brunch.
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In Person Classes in New Orleans
Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm
"Shimmer" Bellydance Basics
For all levels. Ongoing
$60 per month or $18 drop in.
10 classes, used within 10 wk., $120
At: "The Movement Collective"
3921 St. Claude Ave, (Bywater)
New Orleans
Tamalyn Dallal
Movement Collective - New Orleans
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Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm
Come and dance...
Bring veils, zils, and your hips to do lots of shimmies.
$18 per class, $60 per month
10 classes for $120
www.tamalyndallal.net
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NOLA Jitterbugs
Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans
Tickets
nolajitterbugsfall2023.dancecamps.org/booking.php
Public
Join the award-winning (1st place, baby!) NOLA Jitterbugs for a 6-week series with live music in the last class!
Our live music classes with local musicians and culture bearers, as well as our overall emphasis on music appreciation is what makes our lessons stand out among the rest!
Starts at The Contemporary Arts Center!
6-7pm Intro to Swing
For total beginners to swing dancing or dancing of any kind. Also for those looking to refresh their basics and learn some ragtime dances. We use these pre-swing era dances to teach beginners how to step on rhythm, step on rhythm while connected to another person, how to connect in order to lead or follow, you'll learn to syncopate your footwork, and then we'll slowly start to let go of one hand and create the beginnings of what will eventually be a bad-ass swing out.
7:30-8:30 Lindy Hop Vocab - Intermediate Level
This class is gonna give you some must know moves, some technique, some philosophy, and of course, we'll continue to clarify and polish up your swing outs.
No partner required to take either of these classes. Come alone or with friends!
SIGN UP HERE:
https://nolajitterbugsfall2023.dancecamps.org/booking.php
- 900 Camp St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 528-3805
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Chiefs vs. Niners
The defending champion Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers will face off in Super Bowl LVIII after both teams won their respective conference championship games yesterday.
The Chiefs will be making their fourth trip to the title game in five years after beating the Baltimore Ravens on the road, 17-10. Tight end Travis Kelce caught all 11 passes thrown his way, including a touchdown, en route to breaking Hall-of-Famer Jerry Rice's record for all-time playoff receptions (151). The game turned on a pair of endzone turnovers by the Ravens in the fourth quarter.
San Francisco topped the Detroit Lions 34-31 at home, holding the Lions to seven points in the second half and overcoming a 24-7 halftime deficit to reach their first championship since 2019. Star running back Christian McCaffrey ran for 90 yards (4.5 yards per carry) and two touchdowns.
Super Bowl LVII takes place Sunday, Feb. 11 (6:30 pm ET, CBS), in Las Vegas, with R&B star Usher headlining the halftime show.
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Krewe of Orpheus Reveals Their 2024 Monarchs & Orpheuscapade Talent
By: Olivia Boudreaux
NEIL PATRICK HARRIS & DAVID BURTKA TO LEAD ORPHEUS
The Krewe of Orpheus will be joined by Monarchs Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka on Monday, February 12 to celebrate the 2024 Mardi Gras season. Harris and Burtka will lead the parade, whose upcoming theme will be "Music of the Spheres."
Also joining the Orpheus Monarchs in the parade are Miss USA Noelia Voight, Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava, and the Big Easy Boys. Voight and Srivastava will be riding on the Smokey Mary float while the Big Easy Boys can be seen on the signature Dolly Trolley.
Monarchs Harris and Burtka will lead the parade, which includes 42 floats and 30 marching units, down the traditional Uptown route. The parade will end inside the Ernst N. Morial Convention Center where the party continues at the Orpheuscapade. Joining the Monarchs at the Convention Center will be the headlining performer for the Orpheuscapade: Taylor Dane.
Other performers at the Orpheuscapade include Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, 12 South, and The Mixed Nuts. Playing a variety of jazz, swing, and dance music, there will be nonstop live music and dancing for eight hours.
Tickets are now available to purchase for the Orpheuscapade 2024.
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2024 Full Moon schedule
(all times Eastern)
- Feb. 24 —7:30 a.m. — Snow Moon
- March 25 — 3 a.m. — Worm Moon
- April 23 — 7:49 p.m. — Pink Moon
- May 23 — 9:53 a.m. — Flower Moon
- June 21 — 9:08 p.m. — Strawberry Moon
- July 21 — 6:17 a.m. — Buck Moon
- Aug. 19 — 2:26 p.m. — Sturgeon Moon
- Sept. 17 — 10:34 p.m. — Corn Moon
- Oct. 17 — 7:26 a.m. — Hunter’s Moon
- Nov. 15 — 4:28 p.m. — Beaver Moon
- Dec. 15 — 4:02 a.m. Cold Moon
For instance, almost every month’s Full Moon boasts a name sourced from Native American, Colonial American, or other North American traditions, with their titles mirroring seasonal shifts and nature’s events.
Wolf Moon (January): Inspired by the cries of hungry wolves.
Snow Moon (February): A nod to the month’s often heavy snowfall.
Worm Moon (March): Named after the earthworms that signal thawing grounds.
Pink Moon (April): In honor of the blossoming pink wildflowers.
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Flower Moon (May): Celebrating the bloom of flowers.
Strawberry Moon (June): Marks the prime strawberry harvest season.
Buck Moon (July): Recognizing the new antlers on bucks.
Sturgeon Moon (August): Named after the abundant sturgeon fish.
Corn Moon (September): Signifying the corn harvesting period.
Hunter’s Moon (October): Commemorating the hunting season preceding winter.
Beaver Moon (November): Reflects the time when beavers are busy building their winter dams.
Cold Moon (December): Evocative of winter’s chill.
In addition, there are a few additional names for Full Moons that commonly make their way into public conversations and news.
Super Moon: This term is reserved for a Full Moon that aligns with the lunar perigee, which is the Moon’s nearest point to Earth in its orbit. This proximity renders the Full Moon unusually large and luminous. For a Full Moon to earn the Super Moon tag, it should be within approximately 90 percent of its closest distance to Earth.
Blue Moon: A Blue Moon is the second Full Moon in a month that experiences two Full Moons. This phenomenon graces our skies roughly every 2.7 years. Though the term suggests a color, Blue Moons aren’t truly blue. Very occasionally, atmospheric conditions such as recent volcanic eruptions might lend the Moon a slightly blueish tint, but this hue isn’t tied to the term.
Harvest Moon: Occurring closest to the autumnal equinox, typically in September, the Harvest Moon is often renowned for a distinct orange tint it might display. This Full Moon rises close to sunset and sets near sunrise, providing extended hours of bright moonlight. Historically, this was invaluable to farmers gathering their produce.
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Beau St. Pierre returns as Sir Elton on FRIDAY MARCH 1, 2024 at Jefferson Performing Arts Center with “The One: A Tribute To Elton John”! It’s a night of Elton’s biggest hits, rare B-sides, and stadium anthems! Presented by WCA: The William Credo Agency & Media Group and Legacy Tribute Series by WCA Entertainment
TICKETS ON SALE!
The One
A Tribute to Elton John
Fri Mar 1, 2024 | 8:00 PM
Jefferson Performing Arts Center
6400 Airline Drive , Metairie, LA
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Errol Laborde’s Columns!
When Rex Met Zulu Explains Real Life Stories
That Could Happen Only in New Orleans
METAIRIE – Errol Laborde, author of a new book of his columns titled When Rex Met Zulu, will discuss it at 7 p.m., Monday, March 4, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.
This event is free of charge and open to the public.
In chapters ranging from food and drink to history and ware, this book shares real life stories that could happen only in New Orleans. Errol Laborde was the force behind the now-beloved tradition of Zulu meeting Rex at Spanish Plaza on Lundi Gras before a loud, excited crowd on the eve of Fat Tuesday. He tells that origin story ere, along with other vignettes adapted from his national award-winning Streetcar column in New Orleans Magazine.
Errol Laborde, the editor of New Orleans Magazine, has won more than 25 New Orleans Press Club Awards for outstanding journalism since 1972. He is also the founding president and a current board member of the annual Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival.
For more information regarding this presentation, contact Chris Smith, Manager of Adult Programming for the library, at 504-889-8143
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The Jefferson Community Foundation invites you to participate in the highly anticipated Jefferson Parish Senior Expo, an extraordinary event celebrating the vibrancy, wisdom, and accomplishments of our senior community. The event will be held on Thursday, March 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Pontchartrain Center. Attendance at the Senior Expo is Free and Open to the Public.
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The 2024 French Quarter Festival presented by Chevron:
A Celebration of Louisiana’s Living Legends, April 11-14
40+ Music Debuts, 60+ Culinary Experiences, New Stages, and more!
Big Chief Monk Boudreaux and the Golden Eagles on stage at FQF 2023 photo by: Cedric Ellsworth
Check out What’s New
- Jack Daniel’s Stage in Spanish Plaza: The Jack Daniel’s Stage which has moved to Spanish Plaza on the riverfront includes Water Seed presents the Journey to Funsktar, showcasing a special light show, and the debut of Teedra Moses, and The Original Pinettes Brass Band with Mia X.
- DJ Stage on the Riverfront at the Foot of Canal: A first for Fest and exciting addition for attendees is the DJ Stage which will feature 24 popular DJs from across the city playing a variety of beats.
- Culinary Stage: Popular Chef Kevin Belton hosts the Culinary Stage presented by Kingfish Kitchen and Cocktails on the Riverfront featuring interviews and demos with FQF chefs daily.
- Premium VIP Offerings and Expanded Fest Family Experience: The free festival offers fans a chance to Fest in style with upgraded viewing options including the expansion of the Fest Family Experience from three to four hospitality lounges and tents, and the introduction of Front-of-Stage Passes and parking options that take the hassle out of the day.
- WWL Louisiana Media Stage: WWL Louisiana moves from the New Orleans Jazz Museum to Spanish Plaza and premiers its broadcast stage that will also engage fans throughout the weekend.
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New Orleans.com Stage powered by New Orleans & Company in Jackson Square: An all-star lineup featuring John Boutté, Quiana Lynell and the Lush Life, James Andrews, and more.
- Loyola University Esplanade in the Shade Stage at the New Orleans Jazz Museum: Fans will notice a new presence inside the gates on Esplanade Ave. with the Loyola University Esplanade in the Shade Stage with performances from Astral Project, Iceman Special, and students from Loyola University.
- Ernie’s Schoolhouse Stage: Now located in Aquarium Plaza, it welcomes the debut of Bonnabel High School Concert Band, and more.
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The Rolling Stones are coming to Jazz Fest
by: Raeven Poole
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Rolling Stones are headed to Jazz Fest!
Officials with the New Orleans Jazz &Heritage Foundation announced Tuesday, Nov. 21 that the group will headline the 2024 festival.
Their only festival appearance is set for May 2 as a part of their Stone Tour ’24 Hackney Diamonds.
“‘The Rolling Stones at Jazz Fest’ is a long-held prophecy coming true. The Festival thanks Mick, Keith, Ronnie, and Concerts West, for their steadfast dedication to making this once-in-a-lifetime Jazz Fest magic. The pilgrimage starts today, come get satisfied,” said Quint Davis, Producer/Director of Jazz Fest.
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LSU Athletics is proud to announce its year-long celebration of 100 Years in Tiger Stadium, highlighted by stadium upgrades, events, storytelling initiatives, and a season-long celebration throughout the 2024 campaign.
Tiger Stadium, one of America’s most iconic sporting venues, first opened its gates on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1924. Since then, the Tigers have won 450 contests in Death Valley, which has been home to two Heisman Trophy winners, four national championship teams, and 12 SEC title-winning squads.
Included in the celebration are several upgrades to Tiger Stadium, including a new videoboard and lighting system, as well as other upgrades designed to enhance the game day experience. Other events and celebrations will be announced throughout the year.
The 2024 home schedule features several marquee matchups, including home contests against Oklahoma, UCLA, and Alabama. Information on the full 2024 schedule and season tickets will be announced in the coming weeks.
One of the most legendary stadiums in all of college football, Tiger Stadium has been called “the best place in the world to watch a sporting event” by ESPN and “the pound-for-pound king of noise in college football.”
Entering its centennial season in 2024, Tiger Stadium has been a cornerstone of LSU Athletics and the Louisiana community for almost a century, hosting numerous NFL superstars, Heisman Trophy winners, and Hall of Famers since its opening in 1924. It serves as a sporting, cultural, and commercial hub for LSU Athletics, which contributes an estimated $500 million of economic activity for the state of Louisiana annually.
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