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Valentine's Day isn't the only holiday that falls during #Carnival2022. One of those is Tet, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year!
In Vietnam, Tet is a 7-day national public holiday, celebrating love, the start of spring, and best hopes for the new year. It's the most important holiday for the Vietnamese, and in some communities the celebrations go on for 20 days (much like parading season in New Orleans!) In fact, Tet Nguyen Tieu, the first full moon on Feb. 15th this year is a time for floral vehicle parades, dragon dances, and lantern shows on the streets.
It is considered bad luck to do any work during the Tet holiday. It is even considered bad luck to sweep, as you will be sweeping all your luck out with the dirt.
The color of Tet is red, which symbolizes happiness and good luck. The new year will be the Year of the Tiger
New Orleans enjoys a large and vibrant community of Vietnamese New Orleanians who continue to contribute to and shape #OurCarnivalHeritage!
Happy Tet, everyone!!!
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KING CAKE OF THE WEEK:
Huckleberry's Creamery Mardi Gras Cheesecake
At each of our markets throughout the week, you will find Huckleberry’s Creamery and their array of goat cheeses, goat milk, eggs, soaps, and now… Mardi Gras Cheesecake! If you’ve tried a slice of Huckleberry’s creamy goat cheese cheesecake, you know you're not going to want to pass up the opportunity to get a whole cheesecake to celebrate this season. Alongside Huckleberry's Mardi Gras Cheesecake, you’ll also notice another new addition to their table - Mardi Gras Soap! Make sure to swing by Huckleberry’s tent to fulfill all of your Mardi Gras needs.
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The Presbytère
751 Chartres St., New Orleans LA 70116
504-568-6968 or 800-568-6968
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"Rex: The 150th Anniversary of the School of Design"
Tue, Feb 1 - Dec 11
All day
Louisiana State Museum exhibition of artifacts, focusing on the costumes of the krewe’s royals, with newly discovered treasures recently acquired from European collections.
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The Louisiana State Museum is preparing a major exhibition to open in the Presbytère Museum on February 1, 2022, commemorating the milestone 150th anniversary of the Rex Organization, the foremost New Orleans Mardi Gras krewe. Since its founding in 1872, Rex has taken on an unparalleled leadership role in Carnival, setting the standard of excellence for the dozens of krewes formed since and even inspiring the formation of similar civic organizations in other states. The Rex parade was the first daytime parade in modern Carnival, and the man selected as the monarch of the organization, known also by its incorporated name, the School of Design, serves as the King of all New Orleans Carnival.
The exhibition will tell the story of Rex using the Louisiana State Museum’s unrivaled collection of artifacts, heavily focusing on the sophisticated costumes of the krewe’s kings, queens, and courtiers. The Museum has always prioritized preserving the artifacts of Rex and made a concerted effort beginning in the 1920s to gather costumes directly from krewe members. This collection now totals over 60 royalty and krewe costumes and gowns as well as dozens of sets of rare crown jewels. The exhibition will also feature newly discovered treasures from the krewe’s past, recently acquired from European collections, along with rarely seen artifacts borrowed from private and institutional collections.
The exhibition will also discuss the vital civic function that the krewe has always performed since it was founded in part to boost economic development in the city during the tumultuous years of Reconstruction following the Civil War. After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans in 2005, Rex assumed a crucial philanthropic mission through its Pro Bono Publico Foundation, to date funneling over $10 million to the New Orleans Public School system through the contributions of the krewe’s members. Numerous kings and queens of the krewe have been honored by municipal and humanitarian organizations for their broad-ranging support of essential community causes.
An exciting feature of the exhibition will be a float built inside the Museum by the krewe’s float builder, Royal Artists, demonstrating the techniques and materials used to construct the elaborate historically-inspired floats for Rex. Rare vintage films of Rex parades of decades ago will bring the spectacle to life, and lively time-lapse video showing the float-building process will shine a spotlight on the creativity and skill that go into crafting these rolling tableaux.
A host of complementary educational programs and lectures are being planned, including hands-on activity days for families as well as sensory-friendly programs for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.
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"Souls of Valor"
Free
Feb 1 - Feb 13
All day
A Photographic Tribute to the African American Heroes of WWII on display in the lobby, open to the public.
SOULS OF VALOR©
A Photographic Tribute to the African American Heroes of WWII
The valor and contributions of African American service men, women and support personnel have long been omitted and often ignored by scholars and historians. This is a history of service rich with stories of tenacity, honor and sacrifice that permeates throughout the battle of the Boston Massacre, the Aleutian Islands and the shores of Normandy. The African American has contributed significantly to all wars fought by the United States to preserve the American way of life.
During the summer of 2000, the National D-Day Museum in New Orleans sought to bring about awareness in this country of the commitment and sacrifices made by those who contributed to the effort during World War II. The D-Day Museum’s opening and accompanying ceremonies captured the nation’s attention and aroused its passion about the historic event that changed the world. There was anxious anticipation in advance of that day, but the faces of African American men and women who contributed to the victory of America and its allies were not seen. No news coverage or article included their story. No one told of the African American’s contribution or of his fight on two fronts during a time when Jim Crow was the law of the land and lynching was the sport of the South.
This oversight was later rectified in February 2001 when Southern University at New Orleans, The Amistad Research Center, the National D-Day Museum and the Eisenhower Center for American Studies collaborated in hosting a three-day celebratory event which included a symposium and a ticker tape parade.
“Souls of Valor,” the exhibition, depicts all branches of the military and is the brainchild of producer and photographer, Jim Thorns. It was born out of the ticker tape parade which took place on February 3, 2001. The parade departed from the Ernest Morial Convention Center and ended at historic Congo Square. Subsequently, Thorns identified, interviewed and photographed a group of African American Heroes of WWII. “Souls of Valor” includes the work efforts of various local photographers as well as contributions from Tommye Myrick.
The remounting of the exhibition, in conjunction with the New Orleans premiere of the staged play, “FLY” which celebrates the Tuskegee Airmen, reaffirms the reality that America can never again forget the noble contributions of these American Heroes.
This exhibition is free and open to the public and will be on display in the lobby of the Jefferson Performing Arts Center 6400 Airline Highway,
Metairie, Louisiana 70001 during business hours 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily from Monday, January 31-Sunday, February 13, 2022.
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Who painted "The Last Supper"? |
The correct answer is Da Vinci. Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian polymath of the High Renaissance who was active as a painter, draughtsman, engineer, scientist, theorist, sculptor and architect. Last Supper, Italian Cenacolo, one of the most famous artworks in the world, painted by Leonardo da Vinci probably between 1495 and 1498 for the Dominican monastery Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan. |
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Treasurer Schroder’s Schedule for February 1
BATON ROUGE – Tuesday, February 1, Treasurer Schroder will hold a press conference with the Unclaimed Property Division to make an announcement about the launch of a new campaign to heighten awareness of the program and the more than $900 million in cash owed to people in Louisiana. The new campaign, called Louisiana Cash Claim, includes a new website that goes live February 1 (LaCashClaim.org), a series of digital promotions, commercials, and the introduction of a new Unclaimed Property mascot named "Cash."
2:00 p.m. News Conference (Open Media)
Capitol Annex Building, 1st Floor
1051 N 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
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Today at 2:00 PM
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With a name like “Mediterranean Diet” it’s no surprise fish caught fresh from the sea feature so often in its heart-healthy recipes, and Chef Nino’s latest creation is no exception. Join him for the next “Cooped Up and Cooking” on Tuesday, February 1, at 3 p.m. EST, when he’ll show you how to prepare Pan Seared Salmon Filets with Walnut Cilantro Pesto. It’s a double whammy of flavor and health benefits with the fish providing omega-3s and the walnuts helping lower cholesterol.*
To prepare for the show, get these ingredients: 2 salmon fillets 4 inches each, 4 tablespoons first cold pressed olive oil, salt & pepper to taste, 4 minced fresh garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons parsley or finely cut fresh cilantro. And for the Walnut Cilantro
Pesto, you will need: 1 bunch cilantro (parsley may be substituted), 3 cloves garlic, ½ cup first cold pressed olive oil, ½ teaspoon
kosher or sea salt, ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper, ¼ cup walnuts, ¼ teaspoon ground cumin, ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
flakes (optional), 2–3 bamboo skewers.
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Head to WYES' Facebook page or the WYES YouTube Channel for "Carnival Close-Up with Peggy Scott Laborde."
Every Tuesday, we will share an online segment with Peggy highlighting some of her favorite pieces from her collection of Mardi Gras memorabilia as we count down to the big day. 💜💚💛
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EVERY TUESDAY!
ONLINE ONLY.
WATCH BELOW
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Cole Williams Band Live from the Balcony!
- Tuesday, February 1, 2022
- 5:00 PM 6:00 PM
- New Orleans Jazz Museum
400 Esplanade Ave.New OrleansUnited States
The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents Cole Williams Band live on Tuesday at 5 pm CDT. Bring your blanket or a chair!
Described as having “the heart of Bob Marley, soul of Sam Cooke and grit of Etta James”, The Cole Williams Band has rooted their sound in the tradition of Gil Scott-Heron, creating songs that reflect the everyday experiences and hopes of unhoused and poor people all around the world.
Lead singer, Cole Williams, is a force of nature. Equal parts musician, record producer, radio DJ, singer/songwriter, and organizer, Williams is constantly reimagining herself and redefining what it means to be an empowered Jamaican American woman by building a brand that is confident and accessible. From her musical beginnings in Brooklyn, to a myriad of creative pursuits in her home base of New Orleans, Williams is as diverse an artist as any in the entertainment industry, with passions that are only exceeded by her unparalleled ambition.
Music has always come first for Williams. This powerhouse got her start in East Flatbush, Brooklyn. She attended Brooklyn Technical High School (known for its Nobel Laureate alumni, as well as Mos Def and Talib Kweli) and majored in psychology before studying classical voice at New Jersey City University. This rich background coupled with Cole’s foundation in classical piano, a church upbringing, and childhood love affair with her parents’ record collection provided her with the foundation to eventually broaden her artistic horizon.
As a vocalist, Williams’ style is a true treasure. With classic soul as her vocal canvas, Cole’s ability truly shines when she’s breaking genre conventions and opting for a diverse and wholly original vocal landscape—one that melds all the colors of soul, rock, R&B, reggae, and blues. Over the course of her career, Cole has provided vocals and percussion for Joey Bada$$ (“Curry Chicken”), Chiddy Bang (“Ray Charles), Beats By The Pound, Aloe Blacc, DJ Nickodemus, Little Jackie, Diane Birch, Somi, Lisa Lisa and the Cult Jam, Kaissa, Dana Fuchs, Pimps Of Joytime, original lead singer of People’s Champs, and commercial/tv recordings for CoverGirl, JCPenney, Suave, Smash, and Khloe and Kourtney Take Miami.
William's vocal performances have been featured on television shows as prominent as Conan, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Good Morning America, The Wendy Williams Show, The Jools Holland Show, The Craig Ferguson Show, WWL4 Morning Show, Live With Kelly & Michael, 90210, and The Today Show, and featured in publications as Huffington Post, Glide Magazine, Wax Poetics, NME, AfroPunk, Offbeat Magazine, and New Orleans Magazine. Cole’s most recent collaboration with Nickodemus and Kiko Navaro was called a “thrilling tribute to Nina Simone” by Rolling Stone Magazine as a “song you wanna know”, has appeared on NCIS New Orleans, and been nominated for Best Female Vocalist by Offbeat Magazine.
The Cole Williams Band live performance highlights include The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, Joshua Tree Music Festival, French Quarter Festival, Blue Note NYC, BAM Cafe Live, Rockwood Music Hall, The Mint, Martyr’s, Tipitina's World Cafe Live, Prime Example, House Of Blues, and Cervantes. They have opened for Lauryn Hill, Emily King, Ozomatli, The Wild Magnolias, and Corey Henry and Treme Funktet.
"Life is a stage," says Cole Williams, and as stages go, one must wonder if there will ever be one big enough to hold the myriad talents and creative appetite of a true artist like Williams. With each new creative endeavor under her belt, Williams further cements herself as a vanguard of faith, love, art, and community.
In case of inclement weather, this concert will be postponed.
Enjoy music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for their weekly Courtyard Live-stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum’s
balcony!
Tune in every Tuesday at 5 pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
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TODAY AT 5 PM – 1 AM
Taco Tuesday/Service Industry Night
Carnaval Lounge
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Duration: 8 hr
Public
It's Taco Tuesday and Service Industry Night every Tuesday at Carnaval! The stage is dark, but the bar and kitchen are open and offering great deals on food and drinks -- 4 Birria tacos for the price or 3 and $1 Natty Light/$5 House Margaritas with a food purchase. 5pm - late
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History of Carnival class series
$60 - $75
Tue, Feb 1
6:00pm
Adult history four-week Zoom seminar by the Louisiana State Museum.
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Friends of the Cabildo will be returning its successful Adult History Class: A History of Carnival in 2022 with a 4-week seminar beginning February 1st. Speakers will include historian Dr. Karen Leathem of the Louisiana State Museum, Dr. Kimberly Vaz of Xavier University and LSM Carnival Historian Wayne Phillips, among others. The class will define the origins of Carnival, explore local African American traditions, break down of the history of Carnival satire and the role of gay carnival. Finally, we will wrap up with a look at “folk” carnival with a moderated discussion with active participants. All classes are recorded, and videos are sent to class members after each class.
Tuition: $60 Members | $75 General Admission
Lecture Schedule:
February 1 | A Historical Overview of Carnival
February 8 | African American Carnival
February 15 | Satire of Carnival/Gay Carnival
February 22 | The People’s Carnival/The Future of Carnival (Panel Discussion
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2-1-22
Chop House
322 Magazine
Tuesdays 6-9 pm
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Superior Seafood
Napoleon at St. Charles
Fridays 5-7 pm
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Prytania at Canal Place
Foot of Canal Street
Saturdays: 5-7 pm
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Peter Harris Trio
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain Hotel
Peter Harris Quartet
Tue, Feb 1
7:00pm
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Bayou Bar at the
Pontchartrain Hotel
2031 St. Charles Avenue,
New Orleans, LA
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7 PM
Latin Night at Rock n Bowl
Mid-City Lanes Rock n Bowl
3000 S. CARROLTON AVE
New Orleans, LA 70118
Tickets
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Public
Latin Night returns on this night! Dance class starts at 7pm with Bianca San Martin and then social dancing begins at 8pm with DJ Maynor playing the best Latin music to dance to. $5 cover
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Chickie Wah Wah
2828 Canal St.,
New Orleans LA 70119
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7:00 PM-9:00 PM
February 1, 2022
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
02/01/2022
Charlie Dennard Trio – $15
Alizah Starr – $10
Kris Tokarski – $10
Anaïs St. John – $15
Paul Sanchez – $15
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Chickie Wah Wah
2828 Canal St.,
New Orleans LA 70119
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125 Chartres St., New Orleans, LA 70130 P:
(504) 592-0673
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02/01/2022
February 1, 2022
9:00 PM
125 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130-2311, United States
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125 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130-2311, United States
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Fritzel's European Jazz Club
733 Bourbon St.,
New Orleans LA 70116
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Fritzel's All Star Band
Jan 31
9:00pm
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NATIONAL HOT CHOCOLATE DAY
Each year on January 31st, National Hot Chocolate Day warms up people across the country by celebrating the timeless cold-weather beverage.
Hot chocolate is a warm beverage made with ground chocolate, heated milk or water, and sugar. In America, we often use the terms hot chocolate and hot cocoa interchangeably. However, the two beverages are different.
Cocoa vs Hot Chocolate
We make hot cocoa with cocoa powder, heated milk or water, and sugar. We’re able to do this thanks to a process developed by father and son chemists. For the thicker, more flavorful beverage, we make hot chocolate from ground chocolate containing cocoa butter. It is also called drinking chocolate. Hot chocolate has also been around longer than hot cocoa. In the early 1800s, Casparus van Houten Sr. developed a process to separate the cocoa solids from the butter. His son, Coenraad Johannes made those fats more soluble in water. Together their processes made cocoa powder possible.
But before then, everyone drank hot chocolate. This thicker, creamier beverage often offered medicinal benefits for stomach ailments during the 19th century. In fact, long before the beverage’s popularity in Victorian times, it served in ceremonial culture.
However, humans have been drinking chocolate for a long time. The Mayans likely created the first chocolate beverage 2000 years ago. The Aztecs also included a cocoa beverage as an essential part of their culture by 1400 AD. When Europeans began exploring Central and South America, explorers brought chocolate and the beverage back with them to Europe from Mexico.
Hot chocolate can be enjoyed in a variety of combinations, topped with whipped cream or marshmallows. Sometimes a sprinkle of cinnamon or a dash of peppermint makes the chocolate extra special. In the United States, many people enjoy an instant form of hot chocolate. It is made with hot water or milk and a packet containing mostly cocoa powder, sugar, and dry milk.
There are health benefits to drinking hot chocolate. Cocoa contains significant amounts of antioxidants that may help prevent cancer. Studies have shown the flavonoids in chocolate may have a positive effect on arterial health and memory.
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NATIONAL BAKED ALASKA DAY
Ice cream and cake come together on February 1st in a celebration called National Baked Alaska Day.
An elaborate dessert that is also known as “Omelette Norvegienne,” Baked Alaska is made with hard ice cream on a base of sponge cake and covered in a shell of toasted meringue.
In the United States in 1867, an earnest debate erupted over the potential purchase of Alaska from Russia. Secretary of State William Seward agreed to a purchase price of $7 million, and Alaska became a United States territory in 1868. Those of the opinion that the purchase was a giant mistake referred to the purchase as “Seward’s Folly.”
Enter Charles Ranhofer, the chef at Delmonico’s Restaurant in New York City. He was notorious for naming new and renaming old dishes after famous people and events. Capitalizing on the heated controversy surrounding the purchase in the frozen north, Baked Alaska fit the bill. It was cold, nearly frozen, and quickly toasted in a hot oven before serving.
He served as the chef at Delmonico’s from 1862 to 1896. During his tenure, he also created Lobster Newburg, another famous dish honored with a national food holiday.
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On Deck for February 1, 2022
National Days
International Days
On Deck for February 2, 2022
National Days
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melancholy
[ MEL-UHN-KOL-EE ]
Part of Speech noun
Origin + Etymology
Middle English; from circa 1300, melancolie or malencolie, "mental disorder characterized by sullenness, gloom, irritability, and propensity to causeless and violent anger," from the Old French melancolie "black bile; ill disposition, anger, annoyance," from Late Latin melancholia, from the Greek melankholia "sadness," literally "(excess of) black bile"
Synonyms
- gloomy grim mournful pensive somber sorrowful trite wistful
Antonyms
- bright cheerful happy joyful sunny above heartened
Definition
a gloomy state of mind, especially when habitual or prolonged; depression
Example
A) She noticed the melancholy look on his face, and began to wonder whether it had bothered him more than he let on. B) She couldn't shake off her melancholy mood, which came to her so often at this time of year.
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Ain't There (dere) No More - New Orleans
Carlo Dominique
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Ain't There (dere) No More - New Orleans
Keith Pop Evans
The Saints’ first walk-ons! Lofty dreams of joining the NFL’s newest franchise, Tulane practice field, ‘67.
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Ain't There (dere) No More - New Orleans
Michael LaFrance
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Need help? Here are some tips for streaming from a phone from WWOZ's Video Director. |
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OnlineWire - New Orleans virtual gig calendar |
Welcome to
OffBeat‘s live music listings!
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fun animation I created showing 37 years of my posters in 100 seconds! |
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MARDI GRAS POSTER 2022
“Front Porch Parade”
Limited Edition/Signed/Numbered/777•Size:18”x 24”
Real 23 Karat Gold Hand-Painted Remarque
Direct from artist Andrea Mistretta’s SECURE WEBSITE:
http://www.mardigrasgraphics.com
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Find an iconic New Orleans symbol hidden within this
longest running commemorative poster series. - Year #37
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1H15gKXeU0
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THE 2022 MARDI GRAS GUIDE finally arrived from the printer at 2PM today. Outlets that received them this afternoon include Beads by the Dozen, Gambino's on Veterans, Jefferson Variety, TJ's Carnival Supplies and Barnes & Noble, Westbank and Metairie. Internet orders will ship tomorrow and distribution to all of our retail outlets will take about one week.
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KING CAKE HUB 2022 LOCATIONS
Mid-City’s Zony Mash (3940 Thalia St) will host the main King Cake Hub location while The Gift Shop at Historic New Orleans Collection will host a pop-up second location
Jennifer Samuels, owner of the King Cake Hub, announced the retail King Cake shop will have two new locations for the 2022 Carnival season. The main King Cake Hub will share space with Zony Mash Beer Project. King Cake Hub will be located in the Broad facing portion of the building at 1464 S. Broad Street in New Orleans. Zony Mash is a brewery with a large creative selection of beers created in house. They also have tasting room with 21 brews on tap and being located in the historic Gem Theater they are also a destination for live entertainment. Zony Mash and King Cake Hub will be collaborating to release a special edition King Cake Stout beer
This will be King Cake Hub’s fourth year selling a wide assortment of the best king cakes you have ever and never tasted and will include new king cake offerings from several of our partner bakeries. Brennan’s is back this year with their Traditional and Pink Parade king cakes as well as a yet to be revealed “Special Release” filled king cake which all Coterie members will receive on January 6th. In addition to Brennan’s, NOCCA’s students are back in the kitchen working with Steve Himelfarb and the team from now shuttered Cake Cafe offering their hugely popular Goat Cheese Apple and new this year will be a Gluten and Dairy Free cake. Other returning partners are Caludas’s, Cannata’s, Caywood and Randazzo Bakery, Joe Gambino’s Bakery, Hi-Do Bakery, Bywater Bakery, Breads on Oak, Gracious, Bittersweet, Sugar Love and Big Boys Gooey Cakes will be back for season four!
The 2022 King Cake Coterie is on sale now with exciting new offerings and a discount for early shoppers. The Coterie is a King Cake of the Week Club featuring a different king cake each week. Brennan’s is launching Season 4 and then Cannata’s will be debuting a new Salted Caramel King Cake which is sure to be a hit. NOCCA, Bywater, Gracious, Gambino’s and Caluda’s will also be included. The Coterie makes a great holiday gift. In addition to the early bird discount the first 30 Subscribers will receive one of our amazing t-shirts by Studio Mundi!
This will be a bittersweet year as we mourn the loss of Will Samuels who had the crazy genius idea to bring all your favorite king cakes to one shop. Will’s wife and daughter will proudly and joyously continue the legacy which has delighted and overwhelmed king cake lovers for three years.
King Cake Hub will be open daily from 8:30am until 6:00pm beginning January 6 through Lundi Gras. Delivery will be available through Door Dash
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The spirit of House Floats is DIY — amateur artists and professionals alike have been able to find solace and creativity with it after the COVID-19 pandemic wiped out regular gigs and brought sorrow to a city usually known for celebrating.
It began as somewhat of a joke after local resident Megan Boudreaux mused on social media about a way to keep Carnival going in the absence of parades last year.
But the idea swiftly took off and was embraced across the city as New Orleanians got to work to showcase their creativity from porches and balconies and yards.
As Coco Darrow, the lead artist and designer of Stronghold Studios, puts it, “it was a way to show the world we could still make lemonade out of lemons.”
What could have been a temporary tradition is now likely here to stay — even as the city prepares for a slightly-more-normal Carnival season this year and parades are expected to roll.
Stronghold Studios is filled with giant flowers, light-up “luna moths,” a giant sugar skull, cut-outs of local celebrities and other homages to New Orleans culture and beyond. The team of painters, carpenters and other producers will expand over the next several weeks as the studio ramps up production and prepares for a swell of custom orders.
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Fit for a King: The Rex Archives at THNOC
January 15–May 8, 2022
Tuesday–Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Williams Research Center, 410 Chartres Street, 2nd Floor
Admission is free.
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About the Exhibition
Since 1872, revelers on Mardi Gras Day have danced to the tune “If Ever I Cease to Love” and waved to the self-proclaimed “King of Carnival” as the Rex parade wound its way through the city of New Orleans. To mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Rex, The Historic New Orleans Collection unveils Fit for a King, an exhibition showcasing jewels, favors, doubloons, float designs, and more from THNOC’s Rex-related holdings, which number in the thousands.
Presented in conjunction with the large-scale Making Mardi Gras exhibition at 520 Royal Street, Fit for a King is part of THNOC’s spring exploration of the creativity that Carnival season conjures.
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Making Mardi Gras
Sponsored by Blaine Kern’s Mardi Gras World and Kern Studios
January 29–May 8, 2022
Tuesday–Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
520 Royal Street, Tricentennial Wing, 3rd Floor
Free ticketed admission
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About the Exhibition
You can feel it coming. A marching band cadence echoes from a mile away. Pounding drums and bright feathers flare from the Mardi Gras Indians just up the block. Months of painstaking glittering, marching, beadwork, and brushstrokes have led up to this moment, and you are ready to burst into the street. It’s Mardi Gras in New Orleans.
On January 6, 2022, The Historic New Orleans Collection’s Making Mardi Gras exhibition rambles its way into the museum's French Quarter galleries. This showstopping display invites visitors into the sprawling dens, late-night sewing sessions, and sweaty dance rehearsals where “The Greatest Free Show on Earth” is created and re-created each year among the city’s diverse communities. Explore the vibrant expression that only Carnival season can muster, as we meet up with 19th-century float artists, dawn-breaking skeleton gangs, and homebound house-float creators—stopping to admire costumes, royalty, and hand-painted coconuts.
This is the Mardi Gras that happens before we're watching, the Carnival that will wind through the city on Fat Tuesday, far from the intemperate Bourbon Street scene. Catch it before it passes.
This exhibition is generously sponsored by Blaine Kern’s Mardi Gras World and Kern Studios.
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New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins Diboll Circle, City Park,
New Orleans, LA 70179
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*Wednesdays are free for all Louisiana residents, courtesy of The Helis Foundation |
MUSEUM
10 am–5 pm, Tuesday–Sunday*
BESTHOFF SCULPTURE GARDEN
10 am–6 pm, Seven Days a Week
CAFE NOMA
10 am–4 pm, Tuesday–Sunday, and Private Events
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We want to see you back at NOMA!
The best way to stay up to date with everything happening at the museum is to become a member. Members receive many wonderful benefits, like the first chance to reserve free tickets for Queen Nefertari’s Egypt, opening March 2022.
Don’t miss your chance to see Queen Nefertari’s Egypt.
Nefertari, the royal wife of Pharaoh Ramesses II, is linked to some of the most magnificent monuments of ancient Egypt. Queen Nefertari’s Egypt will bring to life the role of Nefertari and other powerful women in ancient Egypt through the 230 exceptional objects in this exhibition, drawn from the collection of the Museo Egizio. These astonishing treasures showcase the legacy of the royal wives, sisters, daughters, and mothers of pharaohs, and sometimes even pharaohs themselves, as well as the female artists who contributed to the creation of these stunning objects.
If you join as a NOMA member, you will have the first chance to reserve tickets for this highly anticipated exhibition! Member pre-sale is happening now through December 15.
JOIN
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Lunar New Year — also known as Chinese New Year, Spring Festival, Tet Nguyen Dan, and Seollal — officially begins on Tuesday, February 1, kicking off the Year of the Tiger. For many East Asian and Southeast Asian communities and countries including China, Vietnam, Korea, and Taiwan, Lunar New Year is the most important celebration of the year. While traditions may vary by country, key themes of luck, fortune, happiness, and prosperity are represented in the holiday’s colors of gold and red, in ceremonial gifts, and in traditional foods — dishes like niángāo, or glutinous rice cake; luóbo gāo, or turnip cakes; and lo hei, a traditional Cantonese dish with raw fish at the centerpiece.
Since food is the cornerstone of Lunar New Year celebrations, we’ve rounded up a handful of ways to celebrate in 2022 with food and drink in New Orleans, from bakery sweets to pop-up menus and a virtual cooking class. Here’s to a lucky and prosperous Year of the Tiger.
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7:30 PM CDT – 10 PM CDT
Funkin' It Up with Big Sam !!
$25
· The Jazz Playhouse
300 Bourbon St
New Orleans, LA 70130
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Tickets · $25
via Eventbrite
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Palm Court Jazz Cafe
With Traditional Jazz Lineup
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The Palm Court Cafe, located at 1204 Decatur Street,
The Palm Court will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 7 to 11 p.m.. Performances take place from 7:30 to 10:30PM
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Sunday Night Swingsters
For more information, visit the website for the Palm Court Cafe. For reservations, call (504) 525-0200. In compliance with COVID-19 safety mandates, all patrons must show proof of vaccination or a negative test from within 72 hours.
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TODAY AT 1 PM – 5 PM
German Coast
Farmers Market-
Westbank Bridge Park
13825 River Rd, Luling, LA 70070-6219, United States
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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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Tentative Program:
Bach:
- “Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048: I. Allegro”
- “Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: I. Prelude”
- Bach / Gounod: “Ave Maria”
- “Concerto for 2 Violins in D Minor, BWV 1043: I. Vivace”
The Beatles:
- “I Want to Hold Your Hand”
- “Yesterday”
- “Blackbird”
- “Strawberry Fields Forever”
- “All You Need Is Love”
- “Eleanor Rigby”
- “Michelle”
- “Love Me Do”
- “Something”
- “In My Life”
- “Hey Jude”
- “Here Comes the Sun”
- “Come Together”
Performers
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Candlelight: From Bach to the Beatles
Enjoy a night of classical music performed by the Listeso String Quartet under candlelight at Felicity Church. Presented by Fever Originals, Candlelight will take the audience back into time as the string quartet performs classics such as "Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major" and "Ave Maria" by Bach, as well as hits like "Hey Jude," "Michelle," and "All You Need Is Love" by the Beatles. Candlelight will perform on Thursday, February 3, at 6:30 and 9 p.m. Tickets are $35. 1220 Felicity St., 504-457-8513,
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FREE Admission to the Ogden Museum of Art for La. Residents
February 3, 2022
10:00 am
Ogden Museum of
Southern Art
925 Camp St.
New Orleans LA 70130
If you are a Louisiana resident you can enjoy the Ogden Museum of Southern Art for free on Thursdays thanks to the Helis Foundation. Great museum with the largest and most comprehensive assemblage of Southern art in the world, establishing the Ogden Museum as the preeminent resource on art and culture of the South.
Masks required. Ogden Museum will provide face coverings to those who don’t have their own. Purchase tickets in advance.
Who
All ages
Cost
Free for La. Residents
How
RESERVE TIMED
TICKETS HERE
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6 PM CDT – 8 PM CDT
Free Thursday Wine Tasting
Brady's Wine Warehouse
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Public
Join us every Thursday, starting at 6pm, for a free wine tasting!
Join us every Thursday, starting at 6pm, for a free wine tasting! These events will end when supply runs out, so be sure to get here early to ensure a great tasting experience
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Hotel Monteleone
214 Royal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-523-3341
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Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, the nation’s third-oldest racetrack, has been in operation since 1872. Located in New Orleans, Fair Grounds operates a slot-machine gaming facility and 15 off-track betting parlors throughout southeast Louisiana. |
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2022-02-03
7:30pm10:30pm
w Duke Heitger
The Palm Ct Jazz Cafe
1204 Decatur St. NOLA
2022-02-044pm7pm"Happy Hour" setObservatory Eleven The Westin Canal Place 11th Floor NOLA
2022-02-054pm7pm"Happy Hour" setObservatory Eleven The Westin Canal Place 11th Floor NOLA2022-02-107:30pm10:30pmw Duke HeitgerThe Palm Ct Jazz Cafe 1204 Decatur St. NOLA2022-02-114pm7pm"Happy Hour" setObservatory Eleven The Westin Canal Place 11th Floor NOLA2022-02-177:30pm10:30pmw Duke HeitgerThe Palm Ct Jazz Cafe 1204 Decatur St. NOLA2022-02-184pm7pm"Happy Hour" setObservatory Eleven The Westin Canal Place 11th Floor NOLA2022-02-194pm7pm"Happy Hour" setObservatory Eleven The Westin Canal Place 11th Floor NOLA2022-02-246pmw Skipp Phipps on guitarAcropolis on Freret 4510 Freret St. NOLA2022-02-254pm7pm"Happy Hour" setObservatory Eleven The Westin Canal Place 11th Floor NOLA2022-02-264pm7pm"Happy Hour" setObservatory Eleven The Westin Canal Place 11th Floor NOLA2022-03-036pm8pm"Twilight Concert Series" featuring Tim LaughlinPavillion of the Two Sisters City Park NOLA2022-03-044pm7pm"Happy Hour" setObservatory Eleven The Westin Canal Place 11th Floor NOLA
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February 10pm Discount Ticket Shows
In December 2021, Snug Harbor launched a new Discount Ticket Program for 10pm Shows on Thursdays and Sundays, in order to make many of our world class intimate live concerts more accessible to guests who might be on a budget.
This month's featured 10pm Discount Ticket Shows are:
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SNUG HARBOR
Thursdays, Fridays,
Saturdays, & Sundays
Shows at 8 & 10pm
Tickets for all shows are available and easy online www.SnugJazz.com in order to guarantee your seat, and walk-up tickets are only available while they last.
February 3rd:
Sansone, Krown, Fohl
February 4th:
Germaine Bazzle
with Larry Sieberth Trio
February 5th:
Mahmoud Chouki
New World Ensemble
February 6th:
Ricky Sebastian Quintet
February 10th:
James Singleton Chicago Quartet
February 11th:
Jason Marsalis presents:
The K. Love Experience
February 12th:
Papa Mali Trio
wsg Camile Baudoin (The Radiators)
February 13th:
Quiana Lynell's Pillow Talk Show
with Kyle Roussel
February 17th:
Bon Bon Vivant!
February 18th:
Delfeayo Marsalis Sextet
February 19th:
Dr. Michael White
& The Original Liberty Jazz Band
February 20th:
EXTENDED TRIO
(Rossignoli, Booth, Webb)
February 24th:
Yolanda Robinson Windsay
with Larry Sieberth Trio
February 25th:
Herlin Riley Quartet
February 26th:
Alexey Marti Quintet
February 27th:
Shannon Powell Trio
SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO
626 Frenchmen St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
504-949-0696 to purchase tickets
ADMISSION:
GENERAL $25.00 - $40.00
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Thu Feb 3
8:00pm
Saenger Theatre
- New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
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300 Bourbon St
New Orleans, LA 70130
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7:30 PM CT – 10:30 PM CT
Brass-A-Holics at The Jazz Playhouse
$25
· The Jazz Playhouse
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Tickets · $25
via Eventbrite
Public
LIVE MUSIC FROM THE BRASS-A-HOLICS at the Jazz Playhouse
Since 2010, the Brass-A-Holics have been taking their unique sound around the world. Steeped in the deep musical culture of New Orleans, the band brings a heavy dose of go-go funk to the New Orleans brass sound. In a blending of musical cultures stemming from cities separated by more than a thousand miles, a Brass-a-Holics live show takes the New Orleans brass band culture and infuses it with the electricity of Washington D.C.'s go-go. The resulting sound is both captivating and unique.
*Preferred Seating for small parties only. Parties of 8 or more people must inquire via email to cwhitney@sonesta.com to reserve.*
**Special Event valet rate - $5/vehicle. Please provide ticket to event staff for validation. Garage entryways located on both the Bienville and Conti sides of the hotel.
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618 Frenchmen St
New Orleans
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Feb
03
Thu 10 PM
Admission: $15
Feb
18Fri10 PM
Admission: $20
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The Back Room at Buffa's
1001 Esplanade Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70116
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Every Thursday thru Monday
Buffa’s is committed to paying our musicians fairly while also protecting our customers during the remainder of the pandemic. In order to do this we are selling full tables intead of individual seats for each show.
Thursday at 7PM and 9PM
Tom McDermott
& Marla Dixon
Friday at 7PM & 9PM
The Clint Johnson Trio
Saturday 7 & 9PM
John Fohl
Sunday at 7PM & 9PM
Dr. Sick
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Wetlands Sake is located at 634 Orange Street |
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TAPROOM GRAND OPENING
February 03, 2022 | 4PM–9PM
Join us for our official Grand Opening date on Thursday, February 3rd! We're going all out with a crawfish boil and live music plus a very special sake release.
Come see our brand new interior AND our beautiful and spacious new patio complete with a performance area, pergolas, and plenty of covered outdoor seating.
FOOD
Crawfish Boil @4pm til
The Commissary Pop-up 4-8:30pm
Dim Sum Pop-up 4-7pm
MUSIC
Soul Brass Band 6-8pm
SAKE RELEASE
Sparkling King Cake Sake
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2022 NFL offseason dates:
February
- February 3: East-West Shrine Bowl | Allegiant Stadium | Las Vegas
- February 5: Senior Bowl | Hancock Whitney Stadium | Mobile, Ala.
- February 6: 2022 NFL Pro Bowl | Allegiant Stadium | Las Vegas
- February 13: Super Bowl LVI | SoFi Stadium | Inglewood, Calif.
- February 19: HBCU Legacy Bowl | Yulman Stadium | New Orleans
2022 NFL offseason dates: March
- March 1-7: 2022 NFL Scouting Combine | Lucas Oil Stadium | Indianapolis
- March 8: Prior to 4 p.m., New York time, deadline for clubs to designate Franchise or Transition Players
- March 14-16: During the period beginning at noon, New York time, on March 14 and ending at 3:59:59 p.m., New York time, on March 16, clubs are permitted to contact, and enter into contract negotiations with, the certified agents of players who will become unrestricted free agents upon the expiration of their 2021 player contracts at 4 p.m., New York time, on March 16.
- March 16: The 2022 League Year and Free Agency period begin at 4 p.m. ET.
- March 16: Trading period for 2022 begins at 4 p.m., New York time, after expiration of all 2021 contracts.
- March 27-30: Annual League Meeting | The Breakers | Palm Beach, Fla.
2022 NFL offseason dates: April
- April 4: Clubs that hired a new head coach after the end of the 2021 regular season may begin offseason workout programs.
- April 18: Clubs with returning head coaches may begin offseason workout programs
- April 20: Deadline to bring draft-eligible players to their facilities for a physical examination.
- April 22: Deadline for restricted free agents to sign offer sheets.
- April 27: Deadline for prior club to exercise Right of First Refusal to restricted free agents.
- April 27: Deadline to time, test, and interview draft-eligible players.
- April 28-30: 2022 NFL Draft | Las Vegas
All times are Eastern and all dates are subject to change. Dates for the 2022 NFL schedule release as well as Saints offseason OTAs, minicamps, and 2022 Saints Training Camp will be announced later.
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6 PM CDT – 9 PM CDT
SoBou Courtyard Fest-SoBou Sounds
310 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130-2217, United States
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310 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130-2217, United States
Public
SoBou Sounds series is part of the W French Quarter's newest event, SoBou Courtyard Fest.
Featuring Dr. Sick and The Late Greats
When: Every Thursday from 6PM-9PM
Where: SoBou Courtyard at W French Quarter
How: Reservations through OpenTable
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The City of New Orleans Satellite Office Hours offered through the Office of Business and External Services |
Satellite services will occur every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the East New Orleans Regional Library (5641 Read Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70127).
"Mayor Cantrell has always focused on meeting people where they are. The Office of Business and External Services continues to pursue numerous avenues, including satellite services within our library system and making investments in the City’s digital front door to provide accessible, transparent and accountable City services to all residents and businesses," said Peter Bowen, Deputy CAO, Office of Business and External Services. "As the City continues its post-storm recovery, we are excited to restart the offering of these services in partnership with the East New Orleans Regional Library as we continue the planning phases of future offices as well."
Residents are encouraged to visit the library for staff assistance from the following Office of Business and External Services agencies:
- The City Planning Commission is onsite to answer any general zoning questions and to drop off applications for review.
- The Department of Safety and Permits is assisting customers with permit application questions and applying for permits online.
- The Office of Workforce Development/JOB1 is disseminating general information on their services.
- The Office of Economic Development will have a staff person onsite to assist with questions related to business with the City of New Orleans and pointing constituents to the proper City departments for any other needs.
- The Department of Code Enforcement is intaking new violation complaints and giving status updates on existing cases.
For more information, please contact (504) 658-7100
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Toulouse Theatre Presents
Honey Island Swamp Band
Friday, Feb 04, 2022
Toulouse Theatre
New Orleans, LA
Doors: 9:30PM Show: 10:00PM
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Toulouse Theatre
615 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA, 70130
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I need your support.
Please come out and show your love!
Friday, Feb. 4th
7 - 9 pm
$15 cover
New songs!!!!
Daniel Meinecke, piano
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Tickets -> https://bit.ly/3cX8C6x
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Welcome to the Year of the Tiger!
Tết Fest is near - the Vietnamese New Year Festival, is an annual winter event celebrating the lunar new year. This year’s Tết Fest is set for February 4-6 at the Mary Queen of Vietnam Church in New Orleans East. Attendees can enjoy traditional Vietnamese food like phở and bánh mì, as well as live music performances, traditional dances like the múa lân, a lion dance that is meant to scare away evil spirits, and beautiful fireworks displays. Tết Fest is a family-friendly event that is free and open to all. Gather your friends and family and go celebrate this weekend.
Tết Fest 2022 Schedule
Friday, February 4, 6pm to 11pm
Saturday, February 5, 10am – 11pm
Sunday, February 6, 10am – 10pm
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Tet Fest
Celebrate Tết Nguyên Đán — or Feast of the First Morning of the First Day (or simply Tết) at New Orleans’s annual Tet Fest, the free celebration held from February 4 to 6 at the Mary Queen of Vietnam Church. Food including sticky rice cakes, spring rolls, banh mi, and pho will be available for purchase alongside a firework show and dragon dance.
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WE’RE BACK AT THE BLUE NILE EVERY FRIDAY!!!!
4
TODAY AT 11 PM
Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers
$20
· 532 Frenchmen Street,New Orleans,70116,US
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City Recycling Opportunities |
City of New Orleans’ Department of Sanitation announced that the City’s Recycling Drop-Off Center, located at 2829 Elysian Fields Ave., will be open weekly on Saturdays from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. This temporary shift from bi-weekly drop off is in response to a higher demand for recycling while curbside collection is suspended.
Residents participating in the drop-off events should plan for longer than normal wait-times; the New Orleans Police Department will provide traffic control support to help the events run smoothly.
- Orleans Parish residents can drop off the following recyclables:Paper: newspapers, junk mail, phone books, catalogs, office paper
- Corrugated Cardboard
- Boxboard: cereal boxes and soft drink boxes
- Plastics #1 (soda/water bottles) and #2 (milk/juice/shampoo/detergent containers)
- Small metals: aluminum and steel
- Mardi Gras beads
- Batteries: AA, AAA, AAAA, C, D, 6-volt, 9-volt, Lithium
- Light bulbs: incandescent and fluorescent
- Electronics: iPads, tablets, computers, laptops, phones, keyboards, speakers, cables, x-boxes, PlayStations, Wii, MP3/DVD/CD Players, UPS, Circuit boards, portable navigation/GPS devices, inkjet/toner cartridges, digital cameras/video recorders (DVRs), fax machines, small printers, monitors, processors, networking equipment, stereos, security systems
- Televisions: limit 4
- Tires: limit 5
- Glass: limit 50 lbs. (please remove corks and caps)
*Please note: no composting materials accepted at this time.
The City anticipates that curbside recycling collection may resume in Service Area 2 when the new contract begins in early 2022; curbside recycling collection may resume in Service Area 1 by the end of 2021.
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Gretna Farmer’s Market
Event Date:
Feb 5, 2022
from 8:30 am - 12:30 am
Event Location:
Gretna Market
301 Huey P Long Ave
Gretna, LA 70053
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Enjoy fresh local produce and crafts at the Gretna Farmers Market, every Saturday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, rain or shine, under the covered Gretna Market Building, Huey P. Long Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets in historic downtown Gretna. |
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TODAY AT 11 AM – 5 PM
Backyard Art Market
3101 Tchoupitoulas St,
New Orleans, LA 70115-1125, United States
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3101 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70115-1125, United States
Duration: 6 hr
Public
Join us this weekend, Saturday and Sunday, as we host our first official art market since Hurricane Ida. Stop by and show your support for all of the local artists and small businesses owners
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2-5-22
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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What: The Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus 2022 Parade, Chewbacchus XI
When: Saturday, February 5, 2022
Where: New Orleans, Louisiana
Contact: Brooke Ethridge, Aryanna Gamble, and Richard Riggs, overlords.ikoc@gmail.com
The Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus parades along the streets of the Bywater, Faubourg Marigny, and French Quarter on Saturday, February 5, 2022, as it celebrates its eleventh season. The theme this year is System Reset, because (gestures broadly).
Our new route begins on the river side of St. Claude Avenue at Homer Plessy. It will take a left on Elysian Fields Avenue, and then a right on Decatur Street, which will be its longest stretch. Please see the attached route. The Chewbacchanal, immediately following the parade (10:00 p.m.), will take place at the Fillmore New Orleans (6 Canal Street, New Orleans, 70130). The Chewbacchanal is open to the public and general admission tickets are $20. There will also be a limited-space VIP option for an additional $60, that includes a private room with complimentary specialty drinks and food, along with VIP-only tables and chairs in the main room. All party goers will enjoy live music by Mannie Fresh along with various DJs throughout the night. The Chewbacchanal will end at 1:00 a.m.
As part of our System Reset, we say “So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish” to our beloved Overlord Padme Almandine, also known as Brooke Ethridge. Ethridge has faithfully served our Sacred Drunken Wookiee since 2017. And while she has now moved to Alabama to focus on Terra Firma and other Earthly agriculture, she will remain a loyal member of the subkrewe that she co-founded, the ever-popular Leijorettes. Overlord Padme Almandine will be crowned the official royalty for 2022 and will thereafter and for always be known as Princess Senator Almandine, Godmother and Architect of the Reset. The royal procession will also feature memorial portraits of some of our most beloved icons, including Chadwick Boseman, David Prowse, Sid Noel Rideau (better known as Morgus the Magnificent), Jeremy Bulloch, and Anne Rice. These beautiful works of art, commemorating those we have lost the past two years, were painted by local artist and Leijorette, Deanna Larmeu.
Be on the lookout for our famed 2019 title float, Space Farce, with its UFO hovering over the City of New Orleans, the Wookiee Idol, Bar2D2, and dozens of beloved subkrewes, both new and old. They include the majority-women krewes, The Leijorettes, Women of Wakanda, and All Wonder Women Walking Krewe. The Mystic Krewe of P.U.E.W.C., The Pink Wookiee, and Queer Eye for the Sci-Fi are especially known for their inclusiveness, though Chewbacchus prides itself on diversity and inclusivity within all its subkrewes. Of course, there will be traditional Star Wars-themed subkrewes, including the all-dark side InVaders, as well as those that honor fandoms from Harry Potter to Men in Black. There are also lots of subkrewes that don’t fit into any specific category, including the Krewe of Remix, Krewe of Really Awesome Parodies (K.R.A.P.), Krewe of the Living Dead (K.O.L.D.), and the Space Vikings.
One of the most popular aspects of the Chewbacchus parade are our handmade throws, the most iconic of which are our bandoliers and bando blocks (the ammunition strap and ammo worn by Chewbacca), which are created and handed out by members along the route. Members spend all year making special throws, which include magnets, jewelry, figurines, and so much more.
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Mardi Gras 2022 begins with fabulous foot parades: Chewbacchus, Krewe du Vieux, ‘tit Rex
Weeks before the big float parades stampede through the streets, smaller do-it-yourself foot processions gallivant between the curbs. These swarms of feminist Francophiles, nerdy science fiction devotees, absinthe fairy followers, ribald jokesters and other quirky Carnival cabals provide some of the season’s sweetest experiences.
Most of these parades are 21st-century inventions, but they hark back to the earliest, individualistic Mardi Gras impulses. Hail ‘tit Rex! Hail krewedelusion, and Cork! Hail all y’all.
Note: At this writing some details of the upcoming parades aren't completely worked out and may change as start time approaches. Check back for exact parade routes, themes and other features.
Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus
Saturday, Feb. 5, 7 p.m., Marigny and French Quarter
The Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus is a science fiction-oriented foot parade that’s named for Bacchus, the Roman God of wine, and Chewbacca, the furry "Star Wars" sidekick.
The assorted aliens, space heroes, robots, monsters, and cosmic musicians of Chewbacchus first hit the streets in 2011. With annual dues of a mere $42, the do-it-yourself krewe grew to become what may be Carnival’s largest marching club, with 2,000-plus members. In 2013 the krewe achieved an unparalleled meta milestone when Peter Mayhew, the late actor who played the role of Chewbacca, served as parade king.
The lengthy, nerd-friendly parade typically follows a path through the Marigny, to the French Quarter, via St. Claude Ave., Frenchmen Street, and Decatur Street.
Krewe Boheme
Friday, Feb. 11, 7 p.m., Marigny and French Quarter
The mostly female krewe was inspired by absinthe, a formerly outlawed liqueur favored by Belle Époque artists, which is reputed to have hallucinatory properties. The dreamy Boheme parade sashayed through the downtown streets for the first time in 2019, led by their languid mascot, a green absinthe fairy (imagine an Art Nouveau Tinker Bell that follows the Grateful Dead).
Boheme is composed mainly of New Orleans' marvelous dance and marching troupes. Past parades have passed from the Marigny to the French Quarter.
Krewe du Vieux
Saturday, Feb. 12, 6:30 p.m., Marigny and French Quarter
Expect papier-mâché political satire and anatomical allusions aplenty from this procession of costumed marchers, mule-drawn mini floats, and spirited brass bands. Established in 1987, Krewe du Vieux is known for the sort of recklessly adolescent humor that sensible, sensitive folks avoid. Which is why the rest of us try never to miss it.
This year’s KDV theme is “Vaxxed and Confused,” and the parade scored an unparalleled coup by crowning Dr. Jennifer Avegno, head of the New Orleans Health Department, as queen.
Avegno says she's prepared for whatever irreverance the procession provides. “After the events of the past two years, no one deserves to be made fun of more than me,” Avegno said with gracious self-deprecation, when her coronation was announced.
The krewe typically treks from the Marigny to the French Quarter and back. It flows upriver on Royal Street, turns on Toulouse Street, and returns downriver along Decatur and Chartres streets.
krewedelusion
Saturday, Feb. 12, 7:15 p.m., Marigny and French Quarter
Krewedelusion is one of Mardi Gras' most eccentric, eclectic parades, with homemade min-floats, dance troupes, and marching groups including the Mexican Krewe de Mayahuel and Kreweleidoscope (formerly the musical Krewe du Seuss).
The king of the krewedelusion’s 12th parade is Tremé Brass Band leader, Benny Jones Sr., who will be escorted by members of the Black Men of Labor social and marching organization.
Krewedelusion usually follows immediately behind Krewe du Vieux through most of its trek, though the exact route has not yet determined.
'tit Rex
Sunday, February 13th, 4:30 p.m., Marigny
Inspired by the shoe box parades traditionally created by New Orleans school kids during Carnival season, 'tit Rex (petit Rex) was founded in 2009 as an antidote to the lavish, big-footprint krewes such as Bacchus.
The satirical, doll-scale parade could have remained an artsy novelty, but in 2011 the mighty Rex organization threatened to sue poor little 'tit Rex for infringing on the much older, wealthier krewe’s trade name.
In the end, ‘tit Rex agreed to change their name slightly (they adopted an upside-down "e"). But by then, Rex's public relations faux pas had made ‘tit Rex famous.
Krewe of Cork
Friday, Feb. 18, 3 p.m., French Quarter
The Krewe of Cork comes of age in 2022, with its 21st vino-centric stroll on Royal Street in the Vieux Carre. The annual procession is dedicated to sipping and sometimes sloshing wine, and sharing custom-made beads and other throws.
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the much anticipated 2022 schedule has been released.
Check out the schedule below:
Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022:
Chewbacchus at 7 p.m. in the French Quarter
Friday Feb. 11, 2022:
Boheme at 7 p.m. in the French Quarter
Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022:
Krewe du Vieux at 6:30 p.m. in the French Quarter
Krewe Delusion following Krewe du Vieux in the French Quarter
Krewe of Poseidon at 6 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022
Krewe of Nefertiti 1 p.m. in New Orleans East
Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022
Krewe of Eve in Mandeville at 7 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 18, 2022:
Excalibur at 6:30 p.m. in Metairie
Krewe of Symphony at 7 p.m. in Metairie
Hercules at 6 p.m. in Houma
Oshun at 6 p.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Cleopatra at 6 p.m. in Uptown New Orleans following Oshun
Alla at 7 p.m. in Uptown New Orleans following Cleopatra
Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022
Magical Krewe of Mad Hatters at 5 p.m. in Metairie
Krewe of Centurions at 6:30 p.m. in Metairie
Pontchartrain at 1 p.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Olympia at 6 p.m. in Covington
Choctaw following Pontchartrain
Freret following Choctaw
Knights of Sparta at 5 p.m. in Uptown
Pygmalion following Sparta
Krewe of Titans at 6:30 p.m. in Slidell
Krewe of Nemesis in Chalmette at 1 p.m.
Krewe of Aquarius at 6 p.m in Houma
Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022
Atlas at 4 p.m. in Metairie
Hyacinthians at 12:30 p.m. in Houma
Titans-Houma at 1 p.m. in Houma
Krewe of Ambrosia at 2 p.m. in Thibodaux
Krewe of Barkus at 2 p.m. in the French Quarter
Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale at 11 a.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Krewe of Carrollton follows Femme Fatale
Krewe of King Arthur Merlin follows Carrollton
Krewe of Dionysus at 1 p.m. in Slidell
Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022
Krewe of Druids at 6:15 p.m. in Uptown
Krewe of Nyx at 6:30 p.m. in Uptown
Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022
Babylon at 5:30 p.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Chaos follows Babylon
Muses follows Chaos
Friday, Feb. 25, 2022
Hermes at 5:30 p.m. in Uptown New Orleans
d'Etat at 6:30 p.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Morpheus at 7 p.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Selene at 6:30 p.m. in Slidell
Aphrodite at 6:30 p.m. in Houma
Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022
NOMTOC at 10:45 a.m. on the Westbank
Iris at 11 a.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Krewe of Tucks at 12 p.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Krewe of Isis at 6 p.m. in Kenner
Endymion at 4:15 p.m. in Mid-City
Mardi Gras at 6:30 p.m. in Houma
Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022:
Okeanos at 11 a.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Mid-City at 11:45 a.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Thoth at 12 p.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Krewe of Athena at 5:30 p.m. in Metairie
Krewe of Bacchus at 5:15 p.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Terreanians at 12:30 p.m. in Houma
Cleophas at 12:30 in Thibodaux
Monday, Feb. 28, 2022
Proteus at 5:15 p.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Orpheus at 6 p.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Cleopatra at 6:30 p.m. in Houma
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Krewe of Argus at 10 a.m. in Metairie
Krewe of Zulu at 8 a.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Krewe of Rex at 10 a.m. in Uptown New Orleans
Covington Lions Club at 10 a.m. in Covington
Houmas at 1:30 p.m. in Houma
Krewe of Kajuns at 2 p.m. in Houma
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FEB 6
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
FREE
Contemporary Arts Center
900 Camp Street New Orleans LA 70130
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Join us here at Palmettos on Sundays from
10 am to 3 pm for an authentic
Louisiana Jazz Brunch.
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JAZZ BRUNCH HOURS
SUNDAY
2-6-22
10 am – 3 pm
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Prefer to make your reservation via phone?
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BLAINE KERN: THEY CALL HIM MR. MARDI GRAS
PREMIERES MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7 AT 8:00 P.M.
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It’s why they call him “Mr. Mardi Gras”!
Blaine Kern, Sr. almost single handedly transferred Mardi Gras from a series of small exclusive parades into a billion dollar a year tourism juggernaut. He did so by reimagining and reshaping Carnival parades into eye-popping, animated extravaganzas that draw millions of people to witness the spectacle.
Along the way, he also founded and grew the largest float-building business in New Orleans, and the nation, creating floats and parades for Disney, Universal Studios, other parts of the country and the world — including China, Canada, Mexico and Japan.
Producer and narrator Dennis Woltering shares the colorful life story of the legendary float builder in the new documentary BLAINE KERN: THEY CALL HIM MR. MARDI GRAS.
Repeats: Sunday, February 13 at 10am; Monday, February 14 at 9pm; Saturday, February 19 at 7pm; Saturday, February 26 at 10pm; Sunday, February 27 at 3:30pm
Interviewed BLAINE KERN: THEY CALL HIM MR. MARDI GRAS are: Four of Kern's children — Blaine Kern Jr., Barry Kern, Brian Kern and Blainey Kern; Kern's widow Holly Kern; Carnival and krewe historians Errol Laborde, Arthur Hardy, Henri Schindler, Dr. Stephen Hales (Rex), Col. Clarence Becknell Sr. (Zulu) and Al Robichaux Jr. (Alla); Carnival krewe captains Owen "Pip" Brennan Jr. (Bacchus), Sonny Borey (Orpheus), Staci Rosenberg (Muses) and Gwen Rainey (Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale); Longtime friends Jacquelyn Brechtel Clarkson and Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser
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Mardi Gras table auction
is back at Galatoire’s
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The Galatoire Foundation’s annual Mardi Gras table auction, cancelled in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is back for 2022.
Attendees bid on the chance to reserve a table in the main dining room at Galatoire’s restaurant for the Friday before Mardi Gras, one of the most popular days of Carnival in the French Quarter prior to Fat Tuesday. Historically, reservations are not permitted in the restaurant’s main dining room at any time during the year.
This year’s auction is scheduled for Feb. 7. It begins at 6:30 p.m.
Nonprofits receiving all of the funds include Covenant House New Orleans, Patio Planters of the Vieux Carre and the Galatoire Foundation.
The Foundation raised over $117,000 at its Christmas table auction in November, a record.
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Making Mardi Gras symposium changes format, waives admission
Because of the increasing number of COVID-19 cases, The Historic New Orleans Collection is offering you the opportunity to attend the 2022 Williams Research Center Symposium virtually. Instead, of in-person sessions, the full schedule of talks will be presented weekly at no charge, beginning Tuesday, February 8. This year’s symposium and the companion exhibition, Making Mardi Gras, are sponsored by Blaine Kern’s Mardi Gras World and Kern Studios.
THE SCHEDULE
February 8, 2022
(Un)Making Mardi Gras: The First Century
Rien Fertel
February 15, 2022
Made by Hand: The Art and Artistry of Mardi Gras
Dr. Stephen Hales and Caroline Thomas
Curator Talk: Costumes of the Making Mardi Gras exhibition
Lydia Blackmore
February 16, 2022
Extended viewing hours for Making Mardi Gras (in-person)
6:30-8:30 p.m. | 520 Royal Street
Reservations required. Admission is free. Food and drink will be available if conditions permit.
February 22, 2022
Making the Masked Balls of Mardi Gras
Tracy Thibodaux, Frank Perez, Errol Laborde
moderated by Arthur Hardy
March 8, 2022
Making Marching Bands: How Music Education Creates the Heartbeat of Mardi Gras
Michele Brierre, Daryl Dickerson, Michael Torregano, Adonis Rose
March 15, 2022
In Conversation with Big Chiefs: Traditions and Music of Mardi Gras Indians
Victor Harris, Howard Miller, Jermaine Bossier, and Romeo Bougere
moderated by Bruce Barnes
featuring Big Chiefs performing Mardi Gras Indian music and an appearance by the 79rs Gang
March 22, 2022
Making Mardi Gras for All
Lydia Blackmore
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The 26th Williams Research Center Symposium
JAN 21, 2022
The HNOC's annual symposium this year celebrates the rich and diverse history and traditions of Carnival in New Orleans, presented alongside the exhibition Making Mardi Gras on display in the Exhibition Center. From king cake, to marching bands, to Mardi Gras Indians and beyond, this weekend will be a deep dive into all things Mardi Gras. Full schedule and registration at .
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LOCATION
REGIONS
New Orleans
EVENT TYPE
Workshops & Lectures
DATE & TIME
Jan 21, 2022
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For this event, proof of COVID vaccination (or recent negative PCR test) will be required at the door, and masking while in the venue is mandatory, in accordance with city regulations.
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New Orleans
Friends of
Music Dixon Hall,
Tulane University,
corner of Newcomb Place and Zimpel Street
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Stephen Hough, piano
February 8
Musicians from Marlboro with Tessa Lark, violin
March 28
American Brass Quintet
April 25
All concerts at 7:30 p.m.
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Click here to sign up your
house float!
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Mardi Gras in Gretna
A Toast to Mardi Gras in Gretna
Wednesday, Feb. 9, 6:30 PM
Enjoy a stroll along Huey P. Long Ave, stopping at each participating restaurant/bar enjoying a signature drink from your official Parade the Huey glass. Keep this glass for use throughout the month of February for drink specials at participating Gretna businesses.
Bubbles on Parade
Wednesday, February 9 – Monday, February 14
Bring your own picnic/drinks and enjoy the lights from inside a personal bubble tent on the Huey P. Long median. Accommodates parties of up to 6 per tent. Call tourism office for pricing, times & availability-504.363.1580.
G-REDI King Cake Social
Coordinated with GEDA
Thursday, February 10, 5:30 PM
Sample delicious king cakes from area bakeries and vote for your favorite. $5 admission. Gretna Cultural Center for the Arts, 4th Street & Huey P. Long Avenue
Parade the Huey
Friday, February 11, 6:00 PM
Gretna Krewe of House Floats drive-by viewing on Huey P. Long and neighboring streets. 2022 Theme – Hansel & Gretna: A Grimm Fairytale Gretna residents are encouraged to participate by decorating their porches/yards in purple, green, and gold, and handing out beads to the passing cars.
Also, enjoy the Mardi Gras decorations and oaks lit along the Huey P. Long median – 10th Street to the river through Mardi Gras.
Gretna Farmers’ Market “Magic Ladle”
8th Annual Soup Cook-Off
Saturday, February 12, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
For $5.00, sample all the tasty team entries and vote on your favorite. Awards presented at 1:00 PM. Gretna Market Place, Huey P. Long Avenue between 3rd & 4th Streets
Krewe of Kuties Parade
Saturday, February 12, 2:00 PM
Bring the little ones to this children’s parade that circles Huey P. Long Avenue from 2nd to 10th to 3rd Streets.
Love is in the Air Concert
Saturday, February 12, 7:00 PM
Lundi Gras in Gretna at the Market
Sponsored by GEDA
Monday, February 28, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Bring the family and come “Party on the Huey” at this annual event. Band to be announced. Gretna Market Place, Huey P. Long Avenue between 3rd & 4th Streets
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Shangra La
Feb 12th luncheon
at the Peppermill
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$55 pp
1130 till 2
Peppermill
Mk-Lonatro at Venmo or
1610 Glen Sweatman
Biloxi 395304 reservations deadline is 7 February
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The Krewe of Kuties is excited to announce its 5th Annual Kids Mardi Gras parade with Grand Marshals, Jake Meerman and Breanna Montelius.
The parade will stroll down Huey P. Long Avenue in Historical Gretna on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. The parade line-up starts at 1:15 p.m. at 2nd Street and Huey P. Long Avenue. The parade will end at 3rd Street and Huey P. Long Avenue at the Farmer’s Market with king cake festivities following the parade.
The Krewe of Kuties is a walking neighborhood parade where kids are welcome to join in the fun! Kids should gather their festive throws, decorate a bike, wagon, cart or stroller (NO GOLF CARTS), wear a costume and march along OR watch the parade from the comfort of their home on the porch, driveway, sidewalk or neutral ground.
The City of Gretna Police Department and the David Crockett Fire Department will assist with the parade.
For additional information and/or concerns, please contact Stacie Jaufre’ at 504-485-1126 or via Facebook at Krewe of Kuties.
GRAND MARSHALS:
JAKE MICHAEL MEERMAN was diagnosed January 22, 2021, with Pre- B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia at the age of 2. Jake is the son of Joey & Michelle Meerman. He is the youngest of 3; he has two older sisters, Emma & Ellie, age 6.
Jake is currently being treated at Children's Hospital New Orleans, with another year and half of treatment to complete. He is doing well; many more good days than bad. He is so strong and is a thriving 3 year old. We are so grateful to our family, friends and community for their love, support, and prayers! Michelle Meerman.
BREANNA NOEL MONTELIUS was born with Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) which is a birth defect that affects normal blood flow through the heart. She also has a chromosome abnormality called Chromosome 10q deletion which is caused when there is a missing copy of the genetic material located on the long arm (q) of chromosome 10.
Breanna is the daughter of Wayne Montelius, Jr., and granddaughter of Tammy Montelius. She is a spunky, and full of personality 9-year-old. Breanna has gone through two heart surgeries and numerous procedures since birth. She is nonverbal but with the help of many speech therapists has learned to say simple words. She will require another heart surgery in the future. Tammy Montelius.
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BREAKING NEWS from
The parade is expected to roll on
Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022
2022 Queen Dr. Jennifer Avegno will not lead the KdV Parade this year. . The 2022 parade will start at Elysian Fields Avenue & Royal Street and snake through the Marigny triangle and French Quarter from there.
For what it’s worth, we were able to negotiate for a line-up on Royal Street, so the parade will be stationary and stretched along the first few blocks of Royal from Elysian Fields into the rectangle before we roll, and we invite the Marigny to come and see us there before we roll (5:30-6:30 pm).
SCHLONG MAY WE ROLL!
Krewe du Vieux"
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Route changes announced for 2022 New Orleans
Mardi Gras parades
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The changes are being made due to limited staffing from police, fire, medical and other public safety personnel, officials said.
Highlights from the press conference:
Magazine Street has been removed from the Uptown parade route.
Parades that traditionally start on river side of St. Charles Avenue will now start at Napoleon and Prytania.
Parades that traditionally start on the lake side of St. Charles Avenue now will start at Carondelet and Napoleon.
Endymion will roll in Mid-City with some modifications. The krewe will not go past Gallier Hall and will not do a traditional toast there. A new toasting spot will be determined later.
Zulu will roll on its original route - starting in Central City - with some modifications. The changes will be the same as in 2020 that were caused by the Hard Rock Hotel collapse.
Rex will start at Napoleon and Carondelet and then roll on its original route.
All the parades will roll on their traditional day, officials said, adding that the changes were made with input from the krewes.
Mardi Gras is March 1. Parades begin rolling several weeks ahead of that day.
The route changes also are temporary for this year, said NOPD Superintendent Shaun Ferguson, and will be reevaluated before the next Carnival season.
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Our friends in the Krewe of Poseidon are looking forward to their ride this year! The Krewe of Poseidon will be parading with 25 floats and 700 riders. They have a fantastic lineup with ten bands (including Southern University), the 610 Stompers, Muff-A-Lottas, Mande Milkshakers, The Dance Connection, Disco Amigos, Honey Island Clydesdales, USMC Band, Chairy Chicks, Golden Sioux Mardi Gras Indians, Farhad Grotto, Jerusalem Temple, Oui Dats, and many more!
They'll have doubloons again and even had a small quantity created with last year's theme as well. As always, they'll have quite a variety of throws, as you may remember from our episode with them going into 2020's parade. New Orleans artist (and multiple Jazz & Heritage Festival poster painter) Terrance Osborne will serve as Grand Marshal
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NOPD Gearing Up For 12th Annual Horses, Hops, And Cops Fundraiser
The NOPD, Louisiana Hospitality Foundation and Southern Eagle are gearing up for the 12th Annual Horses, Hops, and Cops fundraiser to benefit the NOPD Mounted Division. The event, scheduled to take place on February 16, 2022 at the NOPD stables on Harrison Avenue, is a free and family-friendly event open to all ages and an opportunity to meet the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales.
Every year during carnival season, the Clydesdales visit New Orleans and dedicate one night to supporting their fellow horses. During Horses, Hops, and Cops, the entire family will be able to get up close and personal with the Clydesdales, tour the NOPD stables, as well as watch an equestrian soccer game featuring NOPD Mounted Unit officers and Orleans Parish Sheriff’s deputies. Photos with the horses, live entertainment, children’s activities, food, beverages, and craft vendors will also be available to enjoy.
For more exclusive access to the Budweiser Clydesdales, there are a limited quantity of VIP Experience Tour tickets available for purchase where guests can enjoy a one-hour guided tour behind the scenes with a Budweiser Clydesdale handler to learn about the unique horses, their special training, state-of-the-art transportation and much more.
Raffle tickets are also available for a chance to party with a guest on the Budweiser balcony on Mardi Gras Day and to win a pair of diamond stud earring from Diamonds Direct. The raffle will be held on the night of the fundraiser (February 16th) at 8:00 p.m.
Proceeds raised from sponsorships, concession sales, raffle tickets, VIP experience tickets, photo sales and other donations will support the NOPD Mounted Unit.
“The Mounted Unit is a pivotal tool in the New Orleans Police Department’s toolbox, especially during large scale events such as Mardi Gras,” NOPD Superintendent Shaun Ferguson said. “The unit provides high-visibility patrol and plays an important role in our crime-fighting efforts. Horses, Hops, and Cops is an important event that ensures we are able to continue providing the best care for our horses and best protection for our citizens.”
For more information on Horses, Hops and Cops and/or to buy VIP Tour or raffle tickets, visit www.horseshopsandcops.com or contact the NOPD Public Information Office at 504-658-5858.
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12th annual Horses, Hops and Cops
A Benefit for the N.O.P.D. Mounted Unit
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
N.O.P.D. Stables in City Park
1021 Harrison Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70124
3:30pm VIP Tour (tickets required, link below)
5:00pm – 8:00pm General Admission (free)
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Excited to announce the 2022 Family Gras lineup, which will take place Fri. Feb 18- Sun. Feb. 20!
Family Gras will return to its original location at Mardi Gras Plaza, 3300 block of Veterans Memorial Boulevard, across from Lakeside Shopping Center for the 2022 carnival season.
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Family Gras 2022 Musical Lineup Announced
Metairie's favorite free Carnival celebration, Family Gras, is returning this year with a number of Billboard Magazine chart-toppers and Grammy nominated artists.
Councilwoman Jennifer Van Vrancken and Jefferson Convention & Visitors Bureau CEO and President Violet Peters have announced the lineup for this year's Family Gras, which will take place February 18 to 20 at Mardi Gras Plaza across from Lakeside Mall in Metairie.
The musical lineup, as well as the parades that will be rolling past Family Gras, are as follows:
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18
· Marie Osmond & Orchestra
· Krewe of Excalibur
· Krewe of Symphony
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19
· Ann Wilson of Heart
· Girl Named Tom (Winner of NBC's The Voice)
· Sister Sledge
· David Batiste & the Gladiators
· Krewe of MadHatters
· Krewe of Centurions
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20
· Martina McBride
· Lauren Alaina
· Amanda Shaw
· Krewe of Atlas
"This is one of the only festivals in the world with music for every age, featuring every genre mixed in with the pageantry of Carnival," Peters said.
Along with music and parades, Family Gras will also be providing a food court, art market, and a kid's zone full of fun activities.
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Bobby Hebert, Mike Detillier to lead Metairie's MadHatters parade with Scoot as Grand Marshal
32 floats filled with just under 1,000 riders, the Krewe of MadHatters will take to the streets on February 19 at 5pm with a lineup that features a number of local celebrities and bands.
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TODAY AT 7 PM – 10 PM
ELECTRIC YAT QUARTET
Bayou Beer Garden
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Duration: 3 hr
Public
HEADS UP MUSIC FANATICS. We have Electric Yat Quartet coming at you. This 4 string quartet plays classics and you have to name that tune! First place winner gets $30 BBG gift card, 2nd place $20. Be on the look out for drink specials as well.
21+ only. This is not a ticketed event.
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WINES FROM VIÑA VIK $110 per person*A 4-course curated dinner, featuring fire-roasted cuts, indulgent Wagyu, and seasonal items from our Market Table.
WHAT
Chef-Curated Wine Dinner WHEN
Thursday, March 10th at 7pm Local Time RSVP
You don’t want to miss this. Reservations required. Tax and gratuity not included. Mention “Wine Dinner” when making reservations to be included in this special event. Contact your local restaurant for more information. RSVP NOW
Fogo de Chão New Orleans
614 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 412-8900
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Jazz Fest returns
the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival returns this spring with headliners The Who, Stevie Nicks, Foo Fighters, Lionel Richie, Erykah Badu, Ludacris, Nelly and Willie Nelson.
Festival organizers announced the lineup for the festival Thursday. It’s scheduled over two weekends, Friday, April 29, through Sunday, May 1 and Thursday, May 5, through Sunday, May 8.
Festival producer Quint Davis said after talking with state and city health officials, organizers felt now was the time to bring the festival back to its original time slot.
“We will follow whatever COVID protocols are in place at the time,” Davis stressed. “Whatever they want us to do we will do. It helps that we’re outdoors. It’s still four months away, but we think by April and May it will be a beautiful time. Everybody’s ready to come back.”
Also performing at the festival are Jimmy Buffett, Luke Combs, The Black Crowes, Norah Jones, Ziggy Marley: Songs of Bob Marley and The Avett Brothers. Louisiana stars taking the stage include PJ Morton, Lauren Daigle, Big Freedia, Tank and the Bangas, Nicholas Payton, Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas, and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue.
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Love New Orleans &
She'll Love You Back.
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.Sincerely,
Frank Stansbury
Lafete News
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