INTERNATIONAL MERLOT DAY

Every year on November 7th, International Merlot Day celebrates one of the world’s most popular red wines. It’s also a day to encourage those who have never had merlot to give it a try.

The word “merlot” is thought to be a diminutive of merle. This is the French name for the blackbird, which most likely refers to the color of the grape. Merlot wine was first produced in Bordeaux, France. Some mistakenly think that a different grape, cabernet sauvignon, is the most widely planted in Bordeaux. This is not the case, however. More hectares in Bordeaux are devoted to growing Merlot than any other grape. In Italy, Merlot is the 5th most planted grape. The grape is the 2nd most widely planted grape in Israel.

Besides Bordeaux, Italy, and Israel, other regions that produce Merlot include:

• California
• Washington
• Chile
• Australia
• Canada
• South Africa
• Greece
• Mexico

Wine experts describe the flavor of Merlot as a dark fruit flavor. These fruits include black cherry, blackberry, plum, and raspberry. These fruity flavors are layered with herbal tones as well as an undertones of vanilla and mocha. It is not a sweet wine, however. Merlot is a dry wine that some would consider bitter. This bitter taste comes from the skin of the grapes during the winemaking process.

FQFI Kicks of 39th Annual Holidays New Orleans Style with

Famous Red Bows in Jackson Square

(November 7, 2023) New Orleans, LA - In partnership with Parks and Parkways and French Market Corporation, French Quarter Festivals, Inc. will decorate Jackson Square for the holiday season today, Tuesday, November 7 at 10 a.m. 

WHO: French Quarter Festivals, Inc. staff

WHAT: The decorating of Jackson Square for Holidays New Orleans Style

WHERE: Jackson Square 

WHEN: Tuesday, November 7

WHY: French Quarter Festivals, Inc., the producer of Holidays New Orleans Style (in partnership with New Orleans & Co.), will decorate Jackson Square with festive decor bringing joy to locals and visitors. 

For more information please contact Morgan Valerie at (713) 397-9030

Ian McNulty: Outdoors or inside, Garrison is the modern restaurant Old Metairie needs

BY IAN MCNULTY

Garrison Kitchen + Cocktails in Old Metairie has small pavilions for covered outdoor dining across its grounds. (Photo by Chris Granger | The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com)

Staff photo by Chris Granger NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

Clearly, I wasn’t the only one who saw it. For years, the historic house with large open areas around it sat empty on a stretch of Metairie Road thick with businesses, beckoning with the prospect of what kind of restaurant it could become.

When the answer arrived this summer, it was essentially three restaurants in one with Garrison Kitchen + Cocktails. The interplay between its spaces makes for a highly versatile addition to the growing Old Metairie dining scene.

It's also bringing the most compelling and contemporary culinary verve this part of town has seen in a long time. There are dishes that burst with flavor and seasonal freshness and can cling to memory much like the fantastic rendition of pork belly here sticks to the back teeth as you savor your way through it.

Outdoors, indoors, in between

Garrison Kitchen + Cocktails is the first restaurant from Steven Stewart, founder of Garrison Builders construction firm. His executive chef is John Sinclair with pastry chef Jillian Duran and chef de cuisine Josh Craigue and sous chef Kayla Edelmann.

The property had been the Garden Gates home and garden center. As Garrison, it's a demonstration of how a restaurant can master the often-conflicting appeal of indoor and outdoor dining.

The original structure, a center hall Creole cottage, has a pair of connecting dining rooms and a stylish bar that all feel buzzy and social.

Outside, an area dubbed the Pavilions at Garrison has the spaciousness of a resort lounge. For all the beer garden/wine garden/dining patio designs we see now, this iteration stands on its own.

It is arrayed as five gazebos, available for reservations, each fitted with fans and heating systems and TV screens, and a larger pavilion with a working fireplace and its own bar.

Splitting the difference between the cottage and the grounds is the kitchen, separate from the dining room, in the manner of outbuilding “summer kitchens” from historic properties.

But this one is newly built, with a counter of seats for dining with a direct view of the chefs at work, and windows that slide up to bring the outdoors in.

Cocktails and crudo

This restaurant brings a sense of stylish and casual elegance. Start with a drink, maybe the Negroni with the gratifying heft of a cut-glass tumbler, or the deep, dark espresso martini that somehow keeps its crown of foam intact even as you sip the level down.

The wine list is fairly short, and while it gets pricey fast there are still good options across the range.

Sinclair’s menu dances between comfort food satisfaction and the engaging reveal of a chef’s ideas clicking on the palate. Even the entrée-sized dishes lend themselves to sharing, and that is the way to go here.

I did, however, want to keep the scallop crudo all to myself. A restaurant serving raw scallops is making a statement that I am primed to receive.

In this case, the buttery sweetness of these fat scallop slices contrasted nicely with grilled cantaloupe and a lace of tamarind tang.

Another highlight is the shrimp toast, which is essentially a wheat bread sandwich filled with smooth shrimp paste, fried to a dark edge, then sliced and stacked like a Jenga game. It’s crisp, appropriately oily and equal parts fun and delicious.

You could start with a clutch of different plates that together feel like modern mezze: the whipped goat cheese with a round loaf of puffy-soft, onion-strung focaccia; the slivers of crunchy cucumber under a blanket of tahini and sesame; and the fried cauliflower with the salty citrus chili flavors of Mexican street corn.

The fried chicken cutlet sandwich, finished with pickled peppers and arugula on ciabatta, fits the welcome trend of Italian deli sandwiches we’re now seeing around New Orleans. It also seems to fit on this menu thanks to its precise composition, serving the same role as the burger you frequently find at upscale restaurants.

Don’t-miss dish, dazzling dessert

No matter how you’re structuring your meal, the don’t-miss dish is the pork belly. It offers such succulent balance, with the sticky chew of the crisp pork against the smoky char of grilled Napa cabbage and fennel, dappled with chili crisp, that spoonable mix of fried garlic and onions in spicy oil.

Desserts are dazzling. The cocoa nib parfait had us plunging spoons down the tall glass after malty, chocolatey granita and coconut whipped cream with a hit of Chinese five spice and blackberry jam in between.

The s’mores baked Alaska is a destination dessert, worth a trip on its own. It’s an individual-sized (or more likely couple-sized) serving with a flurry of sweet potato chips looking like autumn leaves over the peaked marshmallow topping, with a spin-art pattern of chocolate sauce around the plate.

This summer was a daunting one for any restaurant banking on outdoor space. But Garrison’s built-in versatility proved out. The cottage and bar made inviting indoor spaces for a visit one stifling night, and the chef’s counter gave a highly captivating view of the kitchen at work on a later visit.

On another early evening, with the weather pleasant and a Saints game coming up on all the outdoor TVs, those gazebos started to fill and looked like just the right place to be.

In a part of Metairie where the demand for more contemporary and savvy dining is finally being answered, Garrison feels like a restaurant for all seasons.

Garrison Kitchen + Cocktails

2928 Metairie Road, Metairie, 504-224-9330

Dinner Wed.-Sun., brunch Sat., Sun.

An exhibit of original works by Art Deco icon Erté will include almost 170 items as well as other period pieces that characterized the movement of style and design.

"Erté and the Era of Art Deco" will remain open through Jan. 3, 2024. 

Often called "the father of Art Deco," Romain de Tirtoff, known as Erté, was the central figure of the art and design evolution that emerged during the 1920s. The look featured stylized forms, geometric patterns, vibrant colors and sleek lines. Its influence flooded the world of art, fashion, architecture, furniture design, serviceware and more. 

An onyx and diamond swan bracelet will be part of the 'Erté and the Era of Art Deco' exhibit at M.S. Rau Antiques.

PROVIDED PHOTO

The Rau exhibit includes a large collection of the artist's original gouache paintings, used to create designs for fashion shows, clubs and stage performances.

What does "coherent" mean?

Loud

Beautiful

Logical

Confusing

Who is the best-selling author of all time?

Danielle Steel

Agatha Christie

J.K. Rowling

William Shakespeare

TODAY AT 5 PM - 7 PM

Young Professionals Networking Night

The Exchange Pickleball + Bar

New Orleans Chamber of Commerce, Jefferson Chamber Young Professionals and Gulf South LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce

The Exchange Pickleball + Bar

Duration: 2 hr

Public 

2120 Rousseau St

FULL HOME SCHEDULE

 Mississippi Valley State at LSUMon, Nov 6 • Pete Maravich Assembly Center

 Nicholls at LSUFri, Nov 10 • Pete Maravich Assembly Center

 North Florida at LSUFri, Nov 24 • Pete Maravich Assembly Center

Southeastern Louisiana at LSUFri, Dec 1 • Pete Maravich Assembly Center Find tickets Kansas State at LSUSat, Dec 9 • Pete Maravich Assembly Center Find tickets Alabama State at LSUWed, Dec 13 • Pete Maravich Assembly Center Find tickets Lamar at LSUThu, Dec 21 • Pete Maravich Assembly Center Find tickets Northwestern State at LSUFri, Dec 29 • Pete Maravich Assembly Center Find tickets Vanderbilt at LSUTue, Jan 9 • Pete Maravich Assembly Center Find tickets Ole Miss at LSUWed, Jan 17 • Pete Maravich Assembly Center Find tickets

 Lorraine Hess Music

St. Mary's Dominican High School

Public 

VERITAS RELEASE CONCERT

Tues. Nov 7, 7pm

Dominican High School New Orleans

7701 Walmsley Av. New Orleans

Free will offering

Enter on Burnett St. for parking

St. Anna's Episcopal Church 

1313 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116

NATIONAL BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE WITH ALMONDS DAY

On November 7th, National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day ushers in one of the more healthful ways to enjoy chocolate.

Bittersweet chocolate is chocolate liquor to which sugar, cocoa butter, and vanilla have been added. It has less sugar and more liquor than semisweet chocolate. However, the two of them may be interchangeable when baking.

Recent studies reveal health benefits from eating small quantities of bittersweet chocolate. The addition of almonds increases health benefits as well. Pairing the two of them gives us a delicious and healthy snack. Make them a part of your lunch or enjoy them as part of an afternoon snack. 

In 1742, Eliza Smith included the only chocolate recipe in her cookbook, The Compleat Housewife, printed by William Parks. The simple recipe combined grated chocolate, orange flower water, and sugar. But, no almonds.

However, plenty of recipes include almonds and chocolate. You only need to know where to look. When combining chocolate and almonds, remember that both keep well, too. So, sharing during the holidays is easy. Make a little or a lot of a recipe to spread the holiday cheer when using bittersweet chocolate with almonds.

On Deck for November 7, 2023

National Days

NATIONAL CANINE LYMPHOMA AWARENESS DAY

NATIONAL RETINOL DAY

INTERNATIONAL MERLOT DAY

NATIONAL BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE WITH ALMONDS DAY

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF MEDICAL PHYSICS

On Deck for November 8, 2023

National Days

NATIONAL CAPPUCCINO DAY

NATIONAL S.T.E.M./S.T.E.A.M. DAY

NATIONAL HARVEY WALLBANGER DAY

NATIONAL PARENTS AS TEACHERS DAY

WORLD URBANISM DAY

WORLD RADIOGRAPHY DAY

November 7th Celebrated History

1805

The Corps of Discovery under the command of Captain Meriwether Lewis, Second Lieutenant William Clark, and comprised of several U.S. Army and civilian volunteers, sight the Pacific Ocean for the first time. Over a year before, the expedition departed from the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers.

1916

The Montana Republican became the first woman elected to Congress. She served in the House of Representatives during two separate terms; first in 1916, four full years before the 19th amendment was passed. Montana extended the right to vote to women (excluding Native women) in 1914. Rankin was once again elected to the house in 1940.

1967

Cleveland elected Carl B. Stokes, the first African-American mayor of a major U.S. city. The prosecuting attorney first ran for Mayor in 1965 but lost. Undaunted he ran again and won. Then in 1969, he was re-elected to a second term.

1989

When voters went to the ballot box in Virginia, they helped make history when they voted for L. Douglas Wilder. He became the first elected African American governor in the history of the United States. Before running for governor, Wilder served a term as lieutenant governor.

1994

The first traditional radio station streamed its broadcast via the internet around the world. WXYC at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill launched the 24-hour programming to demonstrate the potential of Internet broadcasting.

1996

NASA launches the Mars Global Surveyor orbiter on a nine-year mission designed to map the Red Planet's topography and measure its weather patterns.

November 7th Celebrated Birthdays

Andrew Dickson White - 1832

In 1865, the historian and educator co-founded Cornell University in Ithaca, NY.

Marie Curie - 1867

As a woman of many firsts, Curie not only became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, she was the first person to win two. Her discoveries, along with her husband Pierre, of radioactivity, the elements polonium and radium led to the development of X-rays. She was also the first woman to lecture at the Sorbonne.

Lise Meitner - 1878

The physicist's work with chemist Otto Hahn led to the explanation of nuclear fission.

Margaret Leech - 1893

The author and biographer became the first woman to win a Pulitzer Prize for History. In 1960, she became the only person to win a second Pulitzer Prize.

Billy Graham - 1918

The Christian evangelist preached for over 40 years reaching millions via radio, television, and revivals.

Pillsbury Doughboy - 1965

The iconic mascot of the Pillsbury Company debuted in a Flakey Biscuit commercial. Also known as Poppin' Fresh, the character would represent the company until 2005.

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Ain't There No More New Orleans

Derby Gisclair 

1864: Camp Street

An unattributed 1864 photograph looking down Camp Street from Canal Street. In the foreground is a pile of pipeline sections indicating water and/or sewer infrastructure in process. An omnibus is on the right of the image.

Signs for the businesses on Canal Street are everywhere -- H.B. Harvey & Co. Hatters, Dobbins & Harrington, G. Hand Paper Box Manufacturer, and Moissenete Photography on the left side of the street. George W. Gregor & Co. Importers downstairs and a photography studio upstairs on the right side of the street.

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Historic New Orleans Homes 

Enrico Bruno 

Did you know, that the Muffuletta was originated/invented at Ruffino’s bakery here in the French Quarter, New Orleans ?

And that the Muffuletta is actually older than the Po-boy ?

My great great grandfather Giuseppe Ruffino (born in Cinisi,Sicily) founded Ruffino’s bakery on St. Philip st in 1907.

The legendary Muffuletta is an original Sicilian/New Orleans creation and will endure for lifetimes to come.

Only in New Orleans.

Allen Richard

These are the original mechanical Elves from Canal St. They were rescued from the warehouse thanks to John Kuchsler V.P at D.H. Holmes and meticulously repaired to working order by a mutual friend. The friend later passed these and a few more on to me . They are still displayed every Christmas.

New Orleans' Classic Memories: 1718 -1964

Jerrytt Mon

Here was Canal St. where Community Bargain Days shoppers took advantage of stores like Maison Blanche at Dauphine St., Holmes, and Sears during the '55-'70s era. I suppose one can compare the "big-boxed/Brick-and-mortar" then to today's "Black Friday". Recall it? Nuttin' like Canal St., then - huh?

• 830 Conti St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
• (504) 577-2237

City of New Orleans to Host Infrastructure Industry Day and Job Fair on Tuesday, Nov. 7

NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans today announced that Mayor LaToya Cantrell and Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Infrastructure Joseph Threat will host an Infrastructure Industry Day and City Job Fair at the New Orleans Ernest M. Morial Convention Center on Tuesday, Nov. 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This dual event aims to both allow networking with small and large businesses about upcoming infrastructure opportunities, challenges and best practices, as well as bring in talented individuals interested in contributing their skills and expertise to the City’s workforce.  

“As we continue to collectively navigate global inflation, supply chain delays and other lasting consequences of the pandemic, the City has remained steadfast in our efforts to deliver results for our people through the hard work of our over 4,000 City employees," said Mayor LaToya Cantrell. "With our efforts to not only continue improving our aging infrastructure citywide but also expanding and diversifying our economy, it is important that we also set our people up for success by exposing them to several high-demand opportunities right here in the city to ensure they can support themselves and their families for generations to come. This industry day and job fair presents several opportunities both for individuals seeking better employment and for businesses looking to work with the City to bring about more meaningful progress.”

The Cantrell Administration started this initiative in 2021 to showcase opportunities for jobs within City government, facilitate meaningful connections between job seekers and our valued teams and attract talented individuals who align with our mission, values and goals. Continuing to build upon our dedicated workforce of public servants will further contribute to the city’s growth and success. 

"These Infrastructure Industry Days offer great resources and opportunities for the contracting community, and we are thankful for the broad participation of local businesses,” said Threat. "The unprecedented amount of infrastructure improvements being done throughout the city, utilizing federal, state and local funds, is exciting, and it is providing economic opportunity to our local businesses. In addition to facilitating these important industry connections, we are also hosting a City Job Fair for our people to get connected to stable employment to help us continue to do the work."

The following City departments and agencies will be onsite participating in the job fair: 

• Civil Service Commission  
• Bureau of Purchasing (Procurement Office) 
• Department of Safety and Permits  
• Office of Workforce Development  
• Department of Property Management  
• Department of Parks and Parkways  
• Department of Public Works  
• Office of Homeless Services and Strategy  
• Orleans Parish Communication District  
• New Orleans Police Department
• New Orleans Emergency Medical Services
• New Orleans Fire Department  
• Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans  

A full list of departments hiring and available positions can be found on the City’s website.  

There will also be a General Session with Contracting Opportunities for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Businesses from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Rooms 283 – 285. Following that, there will be a Prime Contractor/DBE Networking Session from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Rooms 286 and 287. 

November 8, 2023

Jazz @ the Sandbar Concert Times: 7:00 - 9:30pm.

Location: The Cove, Founders Road, UNO Lakefront Campus.



Admission: Free to all, but please consider making a donation of $10 or more to the George Brumat scholarship fund. Donations can be made at the door in cash or online via this LINK (make sure to select Brumat Scholarship Fund in the menu of donation options).

Jazz @ the Sandbar is presented by UNO Jazz Studies with support from the New Orleans Theater Association, Nate and Priscilla Gordon, Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro, and the New Orleans Jazz Celebration. For more information, call the UNO Music Department at (504) 280-6039 or New Orleans Jazz Celebration (504) 309-JAZZ, or visit us on the web at https://www.nojc.org/sandbar.

Parkway Bakery & Tavern is once again uniting with the Al Copeland Foundation (ACF), joined by fiery support from Crystal Hot Sauce, to save lives and end cancer.

Parkway Bakery and Tavern

538 N Hagan Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119-4911, United States

Nov 2023

Wed, Nov 8

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wed, Nov 15

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wed, Nov 22

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wed, Nov 29

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Commencing November 1st and available every Wednesday in November, Parkway will proudly serve its renowned Thanksgiving Poor Boy, brimming with roasted turkey, stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce as part of the annual #IDidItForTheTurkey fundraiser.

For loyal local enthusiasts who wish to support this cause, a $100 ticket is your pass to skip the line between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The "Skip the Line" ticket not only allows you to indulge in the Thanksgiving Poor Boy, but also includes a Commemorative Tee Shirt, Sweet Potato Fries, Fresh-Made Lemonade crafted by the talented Joshua Bertuglia, an ACF Junior Board Member, and a specially made Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream Sandwich by New Orleans Ice Cream to round off your holiday feast. Patrons are encouraged to snap selfies while savoring their feast and use the hashtag #IDidItForTheTurkey for a chance to be featured on Parkway’s social media pages.

Tickets can be purchased conveniently at AlCopelandFoundation.org or in person every Wednesday at Parkway Bakery & Tavern, where the Al Copeland Foundation tent is set up. In the spirit of giving, a portion of the sales from buying the Thanksgiving Poor Boy without skipping the line also goes to the Al Copeland Foundation, ensuring that every patron can contribute to this essential cause.

Since 2008, the Al Copeland Foundation (ACF) has rallied support for a remarkable cause, raising over $2.3 million with one unwavering mission to save lives and end cancer with innovative cancer treatments. In under a decade, the foundation along with LSU Health andScience Center (LSUHSC) accomplished its main purpose which was to find a cure for the cancer that took Al Copeland Sr.’s life. More recently, ACF and LSUHSC received national recognition for its virtual clinical trial access program which provides accessibility through telehealth medicine. ACF continues to support providing access, awareness, and education to the latest cancer treatments for all age groups.

Philip Melancon

Ain't this ain't a trip? For the next two Wednesdays, November 1st and 8th Philip Melancon performs at the Gennifer Flowers Kelsto Club. The building is beautiful, the bar is . . . intimate. My shows run from 7 - 9, no cover (at least no admission), and, and beyond that your guess is as good as mine. If you are in the area, drop on in. We are directly across from Antoine's, love to see familiar . . . faces.

• 2023 Concert Series
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• Music lovers are invited to City Park for the popular Thursdays at Twilight concert series. Bring your friends and enjoy mint juleps and array of musicians indoors at the Pavilion of the Two Sisters (1 Victory Avenue, NOLA 70124). Admission is $15. Cocktails, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase. No outside food, drink or pets allowed. 
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• City Park policy states no refunds, rain checks or exchanges will be issued for fundraisers. In the event of cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, we ask ticket holders to consider their purchase a donation to the Park.
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• Gates Open - 5:00pm
• Performances - 6:00-8:00pm
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• Thursdays at Twilight is sponsored by the Louis and Virginia Clemente Foundation, Inc. with support from WWNO 89.9 FM.
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SUMMER SCHEDULE

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• November 9 - The Walrus and Electric Yat Quartet
• $15.00
• + fees
• The Walrus + Electric Yat Quartet brings The Beatles catalog to life with a string ensemble. They sold out their last appearance so get your tickets now!

St. Tammany’s big fall flings

BY JESSICA SAGGIO

•Nov. 10-12: Festival of the Lake

Our Lake of the Lake Roman Catholic Church will again host its annual fair at its campus on Lafitte Street in Mandeville. The free event will run 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 10-11, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 12. This year’s Festival of the Lake will include inflatables, a craft market, petting zoo, pony rides, sock hop, baseball mania, games, food, a “doggie dance” by the Northshore Humane Society and a host of live performances.

This year’s music lineup includes Bag of Donuts, Peyton Falgoust Band, Adam Pearce, and Christian Serpas & Ghost Town. Just be sure to bring chairs for the concert.

Activities at the festival will require tickets that can be purchased for 50 cents each. Early bird tickets will be available on the festival’s website at festivalofthelake.com.

•Nov. 11-12: 3 Rivers Art Festival

Touted as one of the largest juried art shows in the region, the 3 Rivers Art Festival returns to downtown Covington Nov. 11-12. The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. More than 200 juried artists from across the nation, and world in some cases, will line both sides of Columbia Street featuring myriad artistic mediums.

“We have everything,” said event coordinator Sarada Bonnett. “Woodworking, watercolor, metalsmithing, glass and everything in between. 2D, 3D paintings. You name it, it’s there.”

Artists were vetted from nearly 500 applicants, she said, and the festival has been recognized by Sunshine Artist as one of the best in the country. Artist awards will be presented at a special event on Saturday night.

Live music will feature Crispin Schroeder, Those Olivier’s, The Teche Two, Dr. Ben Redwine, Lake Ragan, Ghost Town Duo, Jude LeBlanc and Jake Gunter.

A tented food court will be set up for patrons, and a children’s village will keep the kiddos occupied with a hands-on dinosaur experience, children’s museum activities and canvas painting. A separate student art contest is also part of the event and winners will be awarded that Sunday at 2 p.m. For more, visit covingtonthreeriversartfestival.com.

Joan Of Arc Project

Get ready for the revival of our Joan of Arc Book Club!

Our first gathering is at the Rosa Keller Library in Broadmoor, hosted by our friends from Frenchmen art & Books, who will sell copies of the books for future discussions—and provide water, juice & snacks! Books are also available on site at Frenchmen Art & Books or at your favorite local bookstore!

Here’s our lineup:

The Maid and the Queen: The Secret History of Joan of Arc by Nancy Goldstone

Discussion: Saturday Nov. 11

10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Rosa F Keller Community Center Meeting Room

4300 S Broad St, New Orleans, LA, 70125

The Hundred Years War: 1337-1453 by Anne Curry

Discussion: Saturday March 2

10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Location to be announced

Smoke City by Keith Rosson

Discussion: Saturday June 1

10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Location to be announced

Tulane vs Tulsa will Kickoff at 11:00am CT on ESPN2

Veterans Day originated at the

end of World War I

World War I—known at the time as “The Great War”—officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles near the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, Nov. 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.”

Veterans Day continues to be observed on Nov. 11, regardless of the day of the week on which it falls. The restoration of the observance of Veterans Day to Nov. 11 not only preserves the historical significance of the date but helps focus attention on the purpose of Veterans Day: A celebration to honor America’s Veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.

Veterans Day timeline

In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed Nov. 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…”

The original concept for the celebration was for a day observed with parades and public meetings and a brief suspension of business beginning at 11:00 a.m.

The United States Congress officially recognized the end of World War I when it passed a concurrent resolution on June 4, 1926, with these words:

Whereas the 11th of November 1918 marked the cessation of the most destructive, sanguinary and far-reaching war in human annals and the resumption by the people of the United States of peaceful relations with other nations, which we hope may never again be severed, and

Whereas it is fitting that the recurring anniversary of this date should be commemorated with thanksgiving and prayer and exercises designed to perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding between nations; and

Whereas the legislatures of twenty-seven of our States have already declared November 11 to be a legal holiday: Therefore be it Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), that the President of the United States is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on November 11 and inviting the people of the United States to observe the day in schools and churches, or other suitable places, with appropriate ceremonies of friendly relations with all other peoples.

An Act (52 Stat. 351; 5 U. S. Code, Sec. 87a) approved May 13, 1938, made the 11th of November in each year a legal holiday—a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as “Armistice Day,” which was primarily set aside to honor Veterans of World War I.

In 1954, after World War II had required the greatest mobilization of soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen in the Nation’s history, and after American forces had fought aggression in Korea, the 83rd Congress—at the urging of the Veterans service organizations—amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word “Armistice” and inserting in its place the word “Veterans.” With the approval of this legislation (Public Law 380) on June 1, 1954, Nov. 11 became a day to honor American Veterans of all wars.

Later that same year, on Oct. 8, President Dwight D. Eisenhower issued the first “Veterans Day Proclamation” (PDF), which stated: “In order to insure proper and widespread observance of this anniversary, all Veterans, all Veterans’ organizations, and the entire citizenry will wish to join hands in the common purpose. Toward this end, I am designating the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs as Chairman of a Veterans Day National Committee, which shall include such other persons as the Chairman may select, and which will coordinate at the national level necessary planning for the observance. I am also requesting the heads of all departments and agencies of the Executive branch of the Government to assist the National Committee in every way possible.”

1958

In 1958, the White House advised VA’s General Counsel that the 1954 designation of the VA Administrator as Chairman of the Veterans Day National Committee applied to all subsequent VA Administrators. Since March 1989 when VA was elevated to a cabinet level department, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs has served as the committee’s chairman.

1968

The Uniform Holiday Bill (Public Law 90-363 (82 Stat. 250) was signed on June 28, 1968, and was intended to ensure three-day weekends for Federal employees by celebrating four national holidays on Mondays: Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Veterans Day and Columbus Day. It was thought that these extended weekends would encourage travel and recreational and cultural activities, and stimulate greater industrial and commercial production. Many states did not agree with this decision and continued to celebrate the holidays on their original dates.

1971

The first Veterans Day under the new law was observed with much confusion on Oct. 25, 1971. It was quite apparent that the commemoration of this day was a matter of historic and patriotic significance to a great number of our citizens, and so on Sept. 20, 1975, President Gerald R. Ford signed Public Law 94-97 (89 Stat. 479), which returned the annual observance of Veterans Day to its original date of Nov. 11, beginning in 1978. This action supported the desires of the overwhelming majority of state legislatures, all major Veterans Service Organizations and the American people.

 vs Tulsa Sat, Nov 11at Yulman Stadium

THE DOOKY CHASE KITCHEN: LEAH’S LEGACY cooking series celebrates Leah Chase, the “Queen of Creole Cuisine.”

The 26-part cooking series, produced by WYES-TV in New Orleans, was shot on location at Dooky Chase’s Restaurant with dishes prepared by younger generations of the Chase family who have led the restaurant since Leah’s death in 2019.

Viewers will meet Leah’s grandson, Edgar “Dook” Chase IV, who now oversees the restaurant’s kitchen; her niece Cleo Robinson, who joined Leah in the kitchen in 1980; and the restaurant’s newest chef, Leah’s great-granddaughter Zoe Chase. Paired with some of the menus are specialty cocktails crafted by Leah’s granddaughter Eve Marie Haydel, the restaurant’s beverage manager who has updated drink recipes from the restaurant’s earlier days. Granddaughter Chase Kamata narrates. Each 30-minute episode explores a new take on Creole classics and a different chapter of the restaurant’s history.

See it every Saturday at 10am and on Sundays at 11:30am. Watch on WYES-TV and stream on wyes.org/live and on the WYES and PBS Apps. Out of WYES’ viewing area?

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

Martha AbolishIce Alguera

Save the Date for the OG "mermaid" parade honoring the Great Mother, YEMAYA!!!!! Mother of all fish and protectress of women, children. Let's talk about preserving and cleaning our waters.

We do this parade/procession with Spirit guiding us and Yemaya always directing our path.

Yes the beautiful costuming is always fun and encouraged but this is more of a spirit walk from the Bayou to the River to the sound of the @yemayayas777 and @tamojuntonola providing backing music.

Stay tuned for info on song rehearsals. Come sing with us! Collective singing is healing.

A @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm 

Dream House Burlesque Club

Dream House Lounge 401 Baronne St, New Orleans

Audacious NOLA & Dream House Lounge presents: Dream House Burlesque Club Enjoy award winning burlesque entertainment in the lush Dream House Lounge with dazzling showgirls, luminous conscious cocktails, full proof creations and occasional small bites. 7pm doors, 7:30pm show Limited capacity, reservations required. Tipping highly encouraged. Beverage packages available. Questions? tickets@missaudacious.com www.audaciousnola.com No Refunds. …

$25 – $35

Event by Tom Harvey

3802 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70117-5720, United States

Duration: 4 hr

Public 

Sunday, Nov 12th 'The Gardenaires' would like to invite you to some live music and refreshing drinks in the Bywater Art Lofts Garden from 2-6pm. Past musical guests Include • Lynn Drury • Papa Mali • Tom Harvey • Casandra Faulconer • Jonathan Freilich • Ken Swartz • Dhani Adomaitis • Ana De Ferreira • LaLa Sol • Paula Mangum • Greg Kutcher • Stella Salmen • Sunset Satsang and more!

Donation based / cash and venmo.

Bringing festival chairs is recommended. 

Please help keep our garden clean. Leave no trace.

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

Public 

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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

In partnership with CRC We Care, We Share, we will be providing Thanksgiving Meals to the community. The past year has been challenging for many, and this is a simple way for us to say, “We see you, and we are here for you!” 

We will distribute boxes of food containing a frozen turkey (if available) or ham along with non-perishable food items. No voucher necessary. 

• Nov 18, 2023
• 9am–12pm

LOCATION

Vineyard Church of New Orleans

4340 Sal Lentini Pkwy

Kenner, LA 70065

8am-Noon: Hammond Farmers & Artisans Market

Start the day at a festive holiday Hammond Farmers & Artisans Market in Railroad Park. The market will feature over 40 farmers and artisan vendors with hand-crafted and high-quality items along with live music, giveaways, activities, and more! More information coming soon.

The market accepts SNAP and offers $50 SNAP match per customer per market visit. 

Noon-3PM: Jingle Jubilee at LCDC

The Louisiana Children's Discovery Center is hosting a Jingle Jubliee for Starry Saturday. Enjoy all the museum offerings with special holiday add-ons: pictures with Santa, cookie decorating, and hot cocoa station just to name a few! More information coming soon. 

4-7PM: Holiday Wine & Cheese Walk

Downtown becomes even more festive with a Holiday Wine & Cheese Walk. Enjoy curated wine and cheese pairings, as well as special sips & snacks, available for tasting at dozens of downtown businesses.

Ticket sales starting November 1st!

Tickets are available for $35 if purchased by November 17th. Limited tickets will be available on-site for $40. Individuals must be 21 years or older to participate.

4-8PM: Movie Night Under The Stars

In partnership with the Rotary Club of Hammond, the night will conclude with Movie Night Under The Stars in Cate Square Park. Entry is FREE!  A showing of Home Alone starts at 6PM.

Starting at 4pm, bring the family to the park to enjoy festive holiday lights & displays, holiday music, performances by local school and dance groups, train rides, and more!

Train rides will run from 4-6PM. Tickets are available on-site only for $5 per person (ages 2 & under are free). Tickets are first-come-first serve. Route TBD. 

Rotary Concession Stand offers popcorn, soft drinks, hot cocoa, candy, hamburgers, and hotdogs. Cash and credit cards accepted.

Bring canned goods and pantry staples to donate to a food drive for Our Daily Bread.

6-9PM: 106 Night Market

We are partnering with the 106 Night Market to feature local artists and handmade gifts in Railroad Park. Vendor registration will be available on October 18th. For any immediate questions, please email 106nightmarket@gmail.com

Chad Blouin· 

LSU WOMENS BASKETBALL WILL HAVE 17

GAMES NATIONALLY TELEVISED :

The Southeastern Conference announced its women’s basketball television schedule for the upcoming season Wednesday afternoon and LSU will be featured in 17 televised games on the ESPN family of networks throughout the year.

As the defending national champions, LSU will be featured on ESPN at least five times with the other television games coming on either ESPN2 or the SEC Network. Every one of LSU’s conference games except for one will be televised.

In addition to the 17 televised games, all of LSU’s home games will be available to watch online with SEC Network +. Both of LSU’s two non-conference road games at Southeastern and Coppin State will have streaming options as well. When the Tigers play in the Cayman Island Classic, both games will be available to watch on FloHoops.

A television announcement for LSU’s season opener against Colorado at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Series in Las Vegas will be made at a later date.

LSU Women’s Basketball 2023-24 Season Television Schedule:

Nov. 30 vs. Virginia Tech

8 p.m. - ESPN

Dec. 17 vs. Northwestern St.

2 p.m. - SEC Network

Jan. 4 vs. Missouri

8 p.m. - SEC Network

Jan. 7 at Ole Miss

2 p.m. - ESPN

Jan. 14 at Auburn

2 p.m. - ESPN

Jan 18 at Alabama

8 p.m. - SEC Network

Jan. 21 vs. Arkansas

TBD - ESPN/ESPN2

Jan 25 vs. South Carolina

7 p.m. - ESPN

Jan. 19 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

Join us for a lovely afternoon ushering in the holiday season at the New Orleans Women’s Opera Guild Eggnog event! There will be great shopping with our holiday boutique vendors, fabulous catering by Chez Nous, amazing music by Jim Walpole, and so much more.

In partnership with CRC We Care, We Share, we will be providing Christmas Meals to the community. The past year has been challenging for many, and this is a simple way for us to say, “We see you, and we are here for you!” 

We will distribute 1500 boxes of food containing a frozen turkey (if available) or ham along with non-perishable food items while supplies last.

• NO VOUCHERS NEEDED
• When you arrive, please follow the directions of our volunteers. 
• We will load the food directly into your vehicle.
• Dec 16, 2023
• 9am–12pm

LOCATION

Vineyard Church of New Orleans

4340 Sal Lentini Pkwy

Kenner, LA 70065

Billy Nungesser Lt. Governor of Louisiana

Sponsored · Paid for by Office of the Lieutenant Governor 

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Exciting news from the Office of Lt. Governor and the Office of Tourism! We're thrilled to announce the stunning new design for our float as we gear up for our 3rd year in the 2024 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California.

This year’s theme is “Celebrating a World of Music: The Universal Language." Our float features a larger-than-life Mardi Gras jester, fleur de lis, second-line inspired umbrellas, and lots of purple, green, and gold.