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NATIONAL HANDWRITING DAY
National Handwriting Day on January 23rd encourages us to put pen to paper and write out our thoughts. According to the Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association, it is a chance for all to re-explore the purity and power of handwriting.
Click play and enjoy a story about National Handwriting Day featuring our founder, Marlo Anderson. If you enjoy the 2-minute show, subscribe with your favorite podcast player.
While technology speeds up the writing process and makes communication more efficient worldwide, there's something to be said for writing thoughts longhand. Whether it's a journal, notes, or even a letter to someone, the act of writing with pen and paper is a supremely tactile and patient practice. If it does anything, it forces the body and the mind to slow down and resynchronize.
Look around. In mere seconds, letters and words form when we text or email. Phones transmit our voices in real time. Once sent or said, those words cannot be recalled.
- Meanwhile, writing longhand feels like taking a deep breath. Jumbled thoughts must be sorted before the ink spills onto a white page. They must count and be worthy of the lines that will fill it. It's an exercise in faith. And it requires practice, too.
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A Severe Weather Alert has been issued in your area...
CURRENT ALERT
Airports Closed or Delayed
Flood Watch issued January 24 at 2:31AM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana, including the following parishes, Assumption, Central Plaquemines, Central Tangipahoa, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Eastern Ascension, Eastern Orleans, Iberville, Lower Jefferson, Lower Tangipahoa, Lower Terrebonne, Northern Livingston, Northern St. Tammany, Northern Tangipahoa, Pointe Coupee, Southeast St. Tammany, Southern Livingston, Southwestern St. Tammany, St. Charles, St. Helena, St. James, St. John The Baptist, Upper Jefferson, Upper Lafourche, Upper St. Bernard, Upper Terrebonne, Washington, West Baton Rouge, West Feliciana, Western Ascension and Western Orleans and southern Mississippi, including the following areas, Amite, Northern Hancock, Northern Harrison, Northern Jackson, Pearl River, Pike, Southern Hancock, Southern Harrison, Southern Jackson, Walthall and Wilkinson. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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The following is a message from the NOLA Ready Emergency Alert System:
Heavy rain could cause street flooding in low-lying areas. Neutral ground parking allowed until Thursday, January 25 at 6 p.m. Please don't block intersections, streetcar tracks, sidewalks, or bike paths.
Avoid flood waters
-NEVER drive through flood waters. It's dangerous for you, your vehicle, and can push water into nearby homes and businesses.
-If water rises around your car, abandon the car immediately.
Report flooding
-Call 911 to report street flooding and life-threatening emergencies.
-View reports of street flooding at streetwise.nola.gov
Stay safe!
-The Team at NOLA Ready
Managed by the New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
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The 2024 French Quarter Festival presented by Chevron:
A Celebration of Louisiana’s Living Legends, April 11-14
40+ Music Debuts, 60+ Culinary Experiences, New Stages, and more!
Big Chief Monk Boudreaux and the Golden Eagles on stage at FQF 2023 photo by: Cedric Ellsworth
Check out What’s New
- Jack Daniel’s Stage in Spanish Plaza: The Jack Daniel’s Stage which has moved to Spanish Plaza on the riverfront includes Water Seed presents the Journey to Funsktar, showcasing a special light show, and the debut of Teedra Moses, and The Original Pinettes Brass Band with Mia X.
- DJ Stage on the Riverfront at the Foot of Canal: A first for Fest and exciting addition for attendees is the DJ Stage which will feature 24 popular DJs from across the city playing a variety of beats.
- Culinary Stage: Popular Chef Kevin Belton hosts the Culinary Stage presented by Kingfish Kitchen and Cocktails on the Riverfront featuring interviews and demos with FQF chefs daily.
- Premium VIP Offerings and Expanded Fest Family Experience: The free festival offers fans a chance to Fest in style with upgraded viewing options including the expansion of the Fest Family Experience from three to four hospitality lounges and tents, and the introduction of Front-of-Stage Passes and parking options that take the hassle out of the day.
- WWL Louisiana Media Stage: WWL Louisiana moves from the New Orleans Jazz Museum to Spanish Plaza and premiers its broadcast stage that will also engage fans throughout the weekend.
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New Orleans.com Stage powered by New Orleans & Company in Jackson Square: An all-star lineup featuring John Boutté, Quiana Lynell and the Lush Life, James Andrews, and more.
- Loyola University Esplanade in the Shade Stage at the New Orleans Jazz Museum: Fans will notice a new presence inside the gates on Esplanade Ave. with the Loyola University Esplanade in the Shade Stage with performances from Astral Project, Iceman Special, and students from Loyola University.
- Ernie’s Schoolhouse Stage: Now located in Aquarium Plaza, it welcomes the debut of Bonnabel High School Concert Band, and more.
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New Orleans Harley-Davidson
Experience the arrival of a revolutionary era! Join us for the unveiling of Harley Davidson's highly anticipated 2024 motorcycle lineup on January 24th. Discover the latest models, including the groundbreaking All-New Street Glide, the stunning All-New Road Glide, the powerful All-New CVO Road Glide ST, the adventurous All-New CVO Pan America, and more.
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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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World War II in 2: Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
New episode available now!
WATCH ONLINE
World War II in 2 is a new series featuring historians—in short, compelling, educational videos—describing a vast array of topics related to WWII history and events. In this episode, Cory Graff, curator at The National WWII Museum, explores the history of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and its role in the air war over Nazi-occupied Europe. Subscribe and never miss a video!
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Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots
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***BOIL WATER ADVISORY FOR EAST BANK***
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The Jefferson Parish Water Department and Emergency crews worked throughout the night to successfully repair the waterline. The Water Department is now working to gradually restore water pressure on the east bank of Jefferson Parish. Even once the pressure is fully restored, the boil water advisory will remain in effect for the entire east bank of Jefferson Parish until rescinded by the Jefferson Parish Water Department and the Louisiana Department of Health. All residents are urged not to drink the water without boiling or disinfecting it first, or use bottled water.
All three eastbound lanes of Jefferson Hwy from Central Ave to Shrewsbury Rd are closed this morning. The traffic detour is North to Airline or South to River Road, to Shrewsbury and back to eastbound Jefferson Hwy.
First Parish Court, all Head Start Centers, Libraries, JPRD facilities and community centers on the east bank of Jefferson Parish are closed due to low water pressure. The Joseph S. Yenni Building remains open to the public.
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514 Frenchmen St. , New Orleans, LA 70116
P: (504) 944-8461
WEDNESDAY JAN 24 OPEN AT 1 PM FOR LUNCH
RUG CUTTERS 1:15PM-5:00PM
BOARDWALKER & THE 3 FINGER SWINGERS5:30PM-8:30PM THE QUEEN AND FRIENDZ9:00PM-12:00AM
THURSDAY JAN 25 OPEN AT 1 PM FOR LUNCH
MISS SIGRID AND THE ZIG ZAGS1:15PM-5:00PM
FELIPE ANTONIO QUARTET5:30PM-8:30PM
WOLFE JOHNS9:00PM-12:00AM
FRIDAY JAN 26 OPEN AT 11 AM FOR LUNCH
THE RUG CUTTERS11:00AM-1:45PM
FELIPE ANTONIO QUARTET2:15PM-6PM
LES GETREX AND CREOLE COOKIN'6:30PM-9:30PM
BETTIS AND THE 3RD DEGREE BRASS BAND10:00PM-2:00AM
SATURDAY JAN 27 OPEN AT 11:00 AM
THE JAYWALKERS11:00AM-1:45PM
BOARDWALKER & THE 3 FINGER SWINGERS2:15PM-6PM
JOHNNY MASTRO BLUES6:30PM-9:30PM
PAGGY PRINE AND SOUTHERN SOUL10:00PM-2:00AM
SUNDAY JAN 28 OPEN AT 1:00PM
YOUSE1:15PM-5:00PM
MIDNIGHT BRAWLERS5:30PM-8:30PM
ED WILLS BLUES 4 $ALE9:00PM-12:00AM
MONDAY JAN 29 OPEN AT 1:00PM
THE RUG CUTTERS1:15PM-5:00PM
JON RONIGER5:30PM-8:30PM
ED WILLS BLUES BLUES 4 $ALE9:00PM-12:00AM
TUESDAY JAN 30
OPEN AT 1:00PM
THE VILLIANS1:15PM-5:00PM
GISELLE ANGUIZOLA QUARTET5:30PM-8:30PM
CAITIE B. & THE HAND ME DOWNS9:00PM-12:00AM
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Congratulations to Jayden Daniels!!!
Jayden Daniels is the winner of The 2023 Manning Award! Daniels is the third LSU QB to win the award, the Top QB in the Nation!
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1 PM – 5 PM
German Coast
Farmers Market-
Westbank Bridge Park
13825 River Rd, Luling, LA 70070-6219, United States
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Arrowhead Jazz Band presented by the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
- Tuesday, January 23, 2024
- 2:00 PM 3:00 PM
- New Orleans Jazz Museum
- 400 Esplanade Ave.New OrleansUnited States
Arrowhead Jazz Band photographed by Eliot Kamenitz
The New Orleans Jazz Museum, in partnership with the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, presents a live performance of the Arrowhead Jazz Band on Tuesday, January 23rd at 2:00 PM CDT.
Arrowhead Jazz Band brings together National Park Service rangers and local musicians to perform traditional New Orleans jazz, blues, gospel, and original compositions.
This program takes place inside our third-floor Performance Center, listening room. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited and offered first come, first serve.
Enjoy live music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for daily virtual concerts, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
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LIVE From the Jazz Museum Balcony: Mardi Gras Countdown!
- Tuesday, January 23, 2024
- 5:00 PM 6:00 PM
- New Orleans Jazz Museum
- 400 Esplanade Ave.New OrleansUnited States
The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents a Mardi Gras Countdown balcony concert on Tuesday at 5pm CDT. Bring your blanket! Seats are not provided for outdoor programs.
In case of inclement weather, this concert will be postponed.
Enjoy Jazz 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 5pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
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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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32 bakeries. 320,000 votes. New Orleans chooses Times-Picayune's king cake bracket winner.
The winner has only been making king cake for two seasons of Carnival. Have you tried one yet?
- BY IAN MCNULTY and CHELSEA SHANNON
We picked 32 of the best places to get a king cake in the New Orleans metro, and after weeks of voting and hundreds of thousands of responses, the people have spoken.
With 9,786 votes in the final round, Ayu Bakehouse in the Marigny has been dubbed the winner. Loretta's Authentic Pralines was the runner-up, with 5,543 votes.
The king cake bracket had five rounds, with 320,030 total votes cast.
Ayu and Loretta's held the top spots for the majority of each round, but Ayu was the sole king cake vendor to be in the top four for every round of the bracket.
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The votes have been coming in, and our NOLA.com king cake bracket is down to two contenders: Ayu Bakehouse and Loretta's Authentic Pralines.
This is only the second Carnival season for Ayu Bakehouse, which opened in the spring of 2022. This is a bakery café that brings nice morning energy to Frenchmen Street, a block away from the main stretch of popular nightlife.
Ayu is a small shop that decided to go big on king cake, rolling out three versions for its debut last year. All are back this season too: the most traditional, called the Croissant City Classic; a non-traditional chocolate babka king cake; and a savory king cake (its own non-traditional tradition), dubbed the “king muffuletta.” We picked the Croissant City Classic for the best head-to-head comparison.
Note: Ayu encourages pre-ordering king cakes; you might get lucky and find one on the rack, but that’s a gamble. Ayu ships king cakes nationwide.
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NEW DATE: Horses, Hops & Cops will take place on January 31!
The 14th annual Horses, Hops & Cops has been rescheduled for Wednesday, January 31, 2024 due to weather.
Come meet the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales and enjoy fun for the whole family, including a VIP tour, equine soccer game, souvenir photos, food, beverages, and live music!
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What does "callipygian" mean?
Overly critical
Having shapely buttocks
Eccentric
Being hypocritical
What does "callipygian" mean?
Having shapely buttocks
callipygian Pronunciation: kah-luh-pi-jee-uhn
Definition: having well-shaped or beautiful buttocks
Origin: The word "callipygian" originated from the Greek words "kallos," meaning beauty, and "pygē," meaning buttocks. It entered the English language in the early 19th century and has since been used to describe someone with attractive or shapely buttocks.
Example: She turned heads as she walked down the beach, her callipygian figure drawing admiration from all who saw her.
"Having shapely buttocks" is indeed the meaning of the word "callipygian." This term specifically emphasizes the aesthetic appeal of the buttocks, highlighting their beauty and attractiveness. It conveys the notion that a person's posterior possesses a pleasing shape or form. Whether used to describe a person, a sculpture, or a work of art, "callipygian" emphasizes the visual appeal of well-formed buttocks and their ability to captivate and delight.
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Midweek Matchup
Georgia
Stegeman Coliseum
5:30 p.m. CT
SECN
98.1 FM
Wed.
Jan 24
AT
GEORGIA
Athens, Ga. (Stegeman Coliseum)
5:30 PM CT
Sat.
Jan 27
AT
ALABAMA
Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Coleman Coliseum)
7:00 PM CT
Sat.
Feb 3
VS.
ARKANSAS
Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)
PRESENTED BY
11:00 AM CT
Wed.
Feb 7
AT
TENNESSEE
Knoxville, Tenn. (Thompson-Boling Arena)
6:00 PM CT
Sat.
Feb 10
VS.
ALABAMA
Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)
PRESENTED BY
11:00 AM CT
Tue.
Feb 13
AT
FLORIDA
Gainesville, Fla. (Stephen C. O'Connell Center)
7:00 PM CT
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UNEASY LIES THE HEAD THAT WEARS THE CROWN, BUT WHICH ONE WILL WEAR IT?
England’s King Henry II and his Queen Elinor of Aquitaine had four sons, the eldest died, leaving the other three to squabble over who came next. Unfortunately, Henry and Elinor disagreed over which one should take the crown next.
That’s the arc of The Lion in Winter, Playmakers Theater’s next production. Directed by Chase Hefte, the production chronicles the royal gathering at Christmas 1183 as the family meets to hash out the succession. It does not go well leaving Elinor to comment, “What family doesn’t have its ups and downs?”
The Lion in Winter crackles with brilliant scenes between the royals as they plot and scheme and form alliances to promote their choice for king.
The production opens Saturday, Jan. 20 and runs through Sunday, February 4. Saturday performances are at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 and available through www.BonTempsTix.com.
Get Your Tickets Now
JAN
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Jan 24, 2024 at 6:00 PM CST
The Greenwood
Covington, LA
JAN
27
Jan 27, 2024 at 7:00 PM CST
Playmakers Theater
Covington, LA
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JAN
28
Jan 28, 2024 at 2:00 PM CST
Playmakers Theater
Covington, LA
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FEB
3
Feb 3, 2024 at 7:00 PM CST
Playmakers Theater
Covington, LA
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FEB
4
Feb 4, 2024 at 2:00 PM CST
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KERMITS TREME MOTHER IN LAW LOUNGE!!!!!!
Mondays Mike Jones at 6
Tuesdays Irvin Mayfield and Kermit Ruffins at 6
Wednesdays YoshitakeZ2 trio at 6
Thursday’s No Boss Jazz Band at 6 Along with stake night
Fridays ladies night with DJ Tasha at 7
Saturdays Kermit Ruffins at 8
Sundays Smoke Out at 4:20
Call more information text 504-435-8763 ”
- 1500 N Claiborne Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 814-1819
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𝓖𝓪𝓶𝓮𝓭𝓪𝔂 𝓯𝓻𝓸𝓶 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓛𝓸𝓷𝓮 𝓢𝓽𝓪𝓻 𝓢𝓽𝓪𝓽𝓮
: San Antonio
: 7 p.m.
: UTSA
: ESPN+
: 104.1 The Spot
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Rod Walker: Zion Williamson wore a Drew Brees shirt, then helped Pelicans rewrite record book
Zion Williamson wore a t-shirt that commemorated the high school football state championship Drew Brees won almost 30 years ago.
Wearing a shirt honoring the legendary New Orleans Saints quarterback turned out to be a fitting choice Tuesday as Williamson delivered one pinpoint pass after another in Brees-like fashion on this record-setting night.
Williamson finished with a career-best 11 assists and the New Orleans Pelicans rewrote the franchise history book in a 153-124 shellacking of the Utah Jazz.
The 153 points is the most points in franchise history, breaking the previous mark of 149 set in 2018 in a win over the Sacramento Kings.
The Pelicans also dished out 41 assists Tuesday, eclipsing the previous mark of 40.
So it's understandable that Williamson, wearing a shirt with images of Brees from the 1996 season at Westlake High School in Austin, Texas, also wore a giant smile.
: vs Jazz
153 OF THOSE THINGS.
CJ McCollum: 33p/5r/2a
Herb Jones: 22p/5r/5a
Brandon Ingram: 18p/5r/6a
Jonas Valanciunas: 17p/13r/3a
Zion Williamson: 17p/3/11a
Fri, Jan 26vs
Oklahoma City
7:00 PM
Sat, Jan 27@
Milwaukee
7:00 PMTickets as low as $51 Mon, Jan 29@
Boston
6:30 PMTickets as low as $66 Wed, Jan 31@
Houston
7:00 PMTickets as low as $10 Fri, Feb 2@
San Antonio
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Who holds the record for the most career home runs in Major League Baseball?
Sammy Sosa
Barry Bonds
Hank Aaron
Babe Ruth
Who holds the major league record for most career home runs?
Barry Bonds
Barry Bonds holds the Major League Baseball home run record with 762. He passed Hank Aaron, who hit 755, on August 7, 2007. The only other players to have hit 700 or more are Babe Ruth with 714, and Albert Pujols with 703.
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The musicians appearing at the Palm Court are some of the legends of New Orleans music. We have live music five nights a week - dinner 7pm til 11pm. The Palm Court is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays but is available for private party bookings on those days We take group bookings up to 180 persons any day or night of the week. A variety of options are open to such groups and we are very happy to work with our clients to provide their group with a customized evening of entertainment and catering according to their needs.
Reservations Suggested
(504) 525-0200
January 2024
WED
24
January 24 @ 7:30 pm
THU
25
January 25 @ 7:30 pm
FRI
26
January 26 @ 7:30 pm
SAT
27
January 27 @ 7:30 pm
SUN
28
January 28 @ 7:30 pm
MON
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January 29 @ 7:30 pm
TUE
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January 30 @ 7:30 pm
WED
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January 31 @ 7:30 pm
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Takin' It to the Streets
Weekly Brass Band events:
Mondays - Big 6 Brass Band at Da Jump Off Lounge (1901 N. Claiborne Ave.) - 9pm
Tuesdays - TBC Brass Band at Maple Leaf Bar (8316 Oak St.) - 9pm
Tuesdays - Sporty's Brass Band at Hi Ho Lounge (2239 St. Claude Ave) - 9pm
Tuesdays - Brass Band at Rabbit Hole (1228 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.) - 10pm
Wednesdays - New Breed Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 9:30pm
Thursdays - Brass-A-Holics at Jazz Playhouse (300 Bourbon St.) - 7:30pm
Thursdays - Where Y'At Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 9pm
Fridays - Sporty's Brass Band at Brass Hall (1104 Decatur St.) - 9pm
Fridays - Trumpet Slim & Brass Flavor at Blue Nile Balcony Room (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm
Saturdays - Marigny Street Brass Band at Blue Nile Balcony Room (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm
Saturdays - City of Trees Brass Band at Maison (508 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm
Sundays - Brass Band Sundays at Treme Hideaway (1234 N. Claiborne) - 10pm
Sundays - Street Legends Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10:30pm
Sundays - Hot 8 Brass Band at the Howlin' Wolf (907 S. Peters St) - 10:30pm
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NATIONAL PEANUT BUTTER DAY
National Peanut Butter Day on January 24th recognizes an American staple in our pantries. Whether creamy or chunky, with chocolate or with jelly, peanut butter gets the recognition it deserves each year on this day.
The early peanut butter made by the Aztecs and Incas around 1000 BC was more of a paste and not nearly as creamy as the peanut butter we know now.
Click play and enjoy a story about National Peanut Butter Day featuring our founder, Marlo Anderson. If you enjoy the 2-minute show, subscribe with your favorite podcast player.
Peanut butter didn't become widely used until the 20th century. First, the peanut had to be considered more than animal feed, which wasn't until the late 1800s. At the turn of the century, inventions that made planting, cultivating, and harvesting the legume (the peanut isn't a nut at all) made it possible to see the peanut as a retail and wholesale food item.
Peanut butter is a good source of vitamin E, B6, niacin, calcium, potassium and iron, is packed with protein and is rich in healthy monounsaturated fat.
Bringing Peanut Butter to the Masses
We can thank four men for the inventions and processes that bring us the creamy, smooth peanut butter we enjoy today: Marcus Gilmore Edson of Canada, Dr. John Harvey Kellogg, Dr. Ambrose Straub of St. Louis, Missouri, and chemist Joseph Rosefield.
In 1884, Edson developed a process to make peanut paste from milling roasted peanuts between two heated plates. The famous cereal maker and health food specialist of the time, Kellogg, patented a process with raw peanuts in 1895. Dr. Straub is responsible for patenting a peanut butter making machine in 1903.
Peanut butter was introduced to audiences at the 1904 Universal Exposition in St. Louis at C.H. Sumner's concession stand.
But the man who brought us the peanut butter we know and love today was Joseph Rosefield. In 1922, through homogenization, Rosefield was able to keep peanut oil from separating from the peanut solids. He later sold the patent to a company that began making Peter Pan peanut butter. Rosefield then went into business for himself selling Skippy peanut butter through Rosefield Packing. He also supplied peanut butter for military rations during World War II.
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January 24th Celebrated History
1848
The California Gold Rush begins when contractor James W. Marshall discovers the first gold samples while working for John A Sutter in Coloma, California.
1908
Robert Baden-Powell organizes the first Boy Scout troop in England.
1935
Krueger Brewing Company and American Can Company joined forces to bring the first canned beer to the market.
1950
Percy L. Spencer receives U.S. patent no. 2,495,429 for a "Method of Treating Foodstuffs" otherwise known as the microwave oven.
1985
Discovery launches from Kennedy Space Center on a secret mission deploying an eavesdropping satellite.
January 24th Celebrated Birthdays
Maria Tallchief - 1925
In 1947, the professional dancer became the first prima ballerina of the New York City Ballet and is considered America's first notable prima ballerina.
Neil Diamond - 1941
For more than five decades the singer-songwriter has influenced generations of artists. Hits like "Sweet Caroline," "Song Sung Blue," "America," and "Forever in Blue Jeans" also earned him induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
John Belushi - 1949
In 1975, comedian and actor John Belushi joined six other cast members on the live satirical comedy sketch show Saturday Night Live. He also starred in several movies, sometimes with his brother Jim.
Mary Lou Retton - 1968
In 1984, the American gymnast won gold in the individual all-around competition in the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California.
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HISTORYWhat is the modern equivalent of the word "hither"?
There
Where
Everywhere
Here
What is the modern equivalent of the word "hither"?
Here
The word "Here" is the modern equivalent of the word "hither". It is used to indicate a location that is close to or within the speaker's vicinity. Unlike "hither", which was commonly used in the past, "here" is still widely used in modern English. It is a simple and straightforward word that can be used to indicate a physical location or a figurative one. For example, someone might say "come here" to indicate that they want someone to move closer to them physically, or they might say "here is the solution to the problem" to indicate that they have found a solution to a particular issue.
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Ciao NOLA Sicilians & Italians!
Peter J. Moon Borrello
The Flying Horses at City Park !
Dating back to 1906 with many figures dating to 1885, the old Carousel in City Park New Orleans Louisiana is only one of 100 hand-carved carousels remaining in the US and the only one in Louisiana. This is digital art based on an original photograph titled The Flying Horses by Rebecca Korpita.
The animals were carved and hand painted by Charles Looff and Charles Carmel. The Looff animal figures contain faux gem stones and are older than the Carmel animals.
The animals are loved so much by visitors they need repainting every year to 2 years. They are still hand painted. The Carousel contains fifty-six animals. 53 are horses plus a lion, giraffe, and camel. There are also 2 chariots for riding.
The horses have real horse hair tails and thirty of them move up and down and are called Flyers. The Carousel still uses the original motor.
by Rebecca Korpita
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Arthur Hardy
48th annual MARDI GRAS GUIDE IS AVAILABLE
While our 2024 issue begins general distribution on
December 26, these outlets have them in stock NOW.
BEADS BY THE DOZEN 333 Edwards Ave. Harahan
PLUSH APPEAL 2812 Toulouse New Orleans
TJ CARNIVAL SUPPLIES 28 Fairfield Gretna
MARDI GRAS BEADS FACTORY 1145 Hwy 90 West Bridge City
JEFFERSON VARIETY 239 Iris Ave. Jefferson
BARNES & NOBLE 3721 Veterans Metairie
BARNES & NOBLE 16018 West Bank Expressway Harvey
BARNES & NOBLE 3414 Hwy 190 Mandeville
BLUE HARBOR MARKET 2963 Hwy 190 Mandeville
LITTLE MISS MUFFIN 766 Harrison Ave. New Orleans
ROSELYNNS HALLMARK 800 Metairie Rd Metairie
TJM’S 3605 N. CAUSEWAY Metairie
BARNES & NOBLE in Baton Rouge and Lafayette
Copies may also be ordered online from
https://store.nola.com/collections/mardi-gras
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KING CAKE HUB 2024
King Cake Hub
Contact: Jennifer Samuels, King Cake Hub
(504) 616-6739 (cell)
JennSamuels@gmail.com
NEW ORLEANS, LA, Calling all King Cake Enthusiasts. Jennifer Samuels, owner of King Cake Hub King Cake Hub at 1464 S. Broad. The doors open and the party starts again welcome
This will be King Cake Hub’s sixth year selling a wide assortment of the best king cakes you have ever and never tasted and will include a variety of more than 70 cakes from Bittersweet, Breads on Oak, Brennan’s, Bywater Bakery, Caluda’s, Cannata’s, Caywood and Randazzo Bakery, District, Hi Do Bakery, Gracious, Joe Gambino’s Bakery, NOCCA, Sugar Love, Nolita, Mad Matter Bakery, Marguerite’s King Cakes, La Vie En Rose and more as well as a number of king cake related sweets and other merchandise.
King Cake Hub will be open daily from 8:30am until 6:00pm daily beginning January 6 through Lundi Gras. Delivery will be available through D’livery and is scheduled to start the week of 1/8. King Cake Hub will only be operating out of the Zony Mash location to ensure our loyal customers get that wonderful overwhelming experience that is King Cake Hub! Stay tuned for more info via King Cake Hub’s social media sites on Facebook and Instagram.
1464 S Broad Street, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
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Historic New Orleans Collection
By: Amelia Hervey
HNOC'S NEWEST EXHIBIT
A new exhibit titled A Mystic Brotherhood: Fraternal Orders of New Orleans will be debuted by The Historic New Orleans Collection . until May 10, 2024. Admission will be free with a ticket reservation.
[Provided by Gambel Communications]
This exhibit will explore fraternal organizations such as the Freemasons and Odd Fellows, whose history has often been hidden, and highlight how they have shaped today's city. Visitors will recognize many familiar New Orleans names within the exhibit, including William C. C. Claiborne, Oscar J. Dunn, and Homer Plessy. It will also be possible to learn about the numerous landmarks around the city where certain historical events took place.
The exhibit will be a companion to Mystery and Benevolence: Masonic and Odd Fellow Folk Art, which is a traveling exhibition debuting on February 16, 2024 and running until May 10, 2024. Organized by the American Folk Museum in New York, from the Kendra and Allan Daniel Collection, this exhibition is toured by International Art & Artists from Washington, DC.
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· 22 St Ann Drive, Mandeville, LA, United States, Louisiana
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14th Annual Horses, Hops & Cops
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
A Benefit for the N.O.P.D. Mounted Unit
N.O.P.D. Stables in City Park
1021 Harrison Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70124
3:30pm – 4:30pm VIP Experience Tour
5:00pm – 8:00pm General Admission (free)
5:00pm Horse stables open for self-guided tours
5:00pm DJ and announcements
5:15pm Equine Soccer Game feat. N.O.P.D. Mounted Unit and Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office (Horse Arena)
6:15pm See the Budweiser Clydesdales (Horse Arena)
6:30pm Live Music from The Wiseguys (Budweiser Stage)
7:55pm Raffle Drawing (Budweiser Stage)
Meet the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales at this fun-filled event that is free for all ages to attend.
Guests will enjoy touring the horse stables, as well as an equestrian soccer game featuring the N.O.P.D. horses, live local entertainment, arts and crafts, plus food and beverages for sale.
CLICK HERE for parking recommendations and information about the NOPD Shuttle Service.
Questions? Email aimee@louisianahospitality.org
Note: This event is an outdoor event. The Horses, Hops and Cops event will follow all City of New Orleans advisories and guidelines that are in place at the time of the event. These guidelines can be accessed at https://ready.nola.gov/home/.
VIP Experience Tour
A limited quantity of VIP Experience Tour tickets are available for both adults and children. VIP Experience guests will enjoy a one-hour guided tour to go behind the scenes with a Budweiser Clydesdale handler, learn about the unique horses, the breed, their special training, state-of-the-art transportation and more. The VIP Experience also includes a tour of the N.O.P.D. stables and information about how this special police force operates year round as a public safety tool for New Orleans. Each guest swill receive a VIP gift bag filled with special items and offers including:
NOPD Patches
TABASCO
Audubon Nature Institute Aquarium, Insectarium & Zoo Passes
Hilton Riverside cookies
Mardi Gras Krewe beads and cups
Items from New Orleans & Company
Items from Coca Cola brands
Stickers and more!
Purchase VIP Experience Tour Tickets
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Jefferson Performing Arts Society and Jefferson Parish Schools
Kick Off Winter Coat Drive
---Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) and Jefferson Parish Schools are partnering to collect winter coats for children in need.
Their goal is to gather 100 coats to be delivered to Woodmere Elementary in Harvey on February 6, 2024.
through February 4, JPAS will host a coat drive at their East bank and Westbank theaters:
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● Westwego Cultural Center 177 Sala Avenue, Westwego: January 25-February 4, 2024.
Coats in good condition (only new or gently used will be accepted) for ages 4 to 14 will be received at both locations during show productions. Due to the varying sizes of middle school students, adult-size coats will be accepted and distributed appropriately.
Coats may be dropped off by appointment if donors cannot bring coats during these times:
January 25-February 4, 2024: The Mountaintop performances at Westwego Cultural Center at 177 Sala Avenue in Westwego, Louisiana. Coats will be collected starting one hour prior to showtime for each performance on Thursdays through Sundays from January 25 to February 4. Please visit www.jpas.org for the show schedule of The Mountaintop. Coat donations will be accepted one hour before and shows, in the lobby.
Donors need not attend events or performances to donate coats. To arrange for coat drop-offs outside of the above-listed performance dates and times, email amy@jpas.org or call 504-885-2000 ext. 212.
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TOMORROW, THURSDAY, JAN. 25
Launch Event:
Errol Laborde Book Signing
Thurs., Jan. 25 at 6pm
Octavia Books
513 Octavia Street (Corner of Laurel St.)
octaviabooks.com
504-899-READ
Errol Laborde and Arthur Nead will be there to sign.
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LSU rose to No. 9 in Monday's AP Poll ahead of Thursday's game in the PMAC against No. 1 South Carolina
Starting at 3:30 p.m. CT we will have a party on the plaza south of the PMAC and we will open the PMAC doors at 5:30 to give fans time to be in their seat when College Gameday begins at 6:00!
LSU Women’s Basketball 2023-24 Season Television Schedule:
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
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Corresponding Angles: An International Holocaust Remembrance Day Event
January 25 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
In 2012, a casual conversation between Atlanta orthopedic physician Dr. Reuben Sloan and his patient Gail Cohn would go on to change both their lives, revealing an incredible shared connection to the Holocaust and World War II that reached back through a painful yet inspiring family history. The two began sharing the story of their unbelievable discovery with audiences all over the country in an emotional live presentation called “Corresponding Angles.”
In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Dr. Sloan and Gail Cohn will bring their program to MJSE on Thursday, January 25th, at 6:30pm. Join us for this deeply moving experience in person at the Museum. The event will also be streamed on Zoom.
Register for In-Person Event
VENUE
Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience
818 Howard Ave. New Orleans, LA 70113
New Orleans | USA, 70113
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2024 Full Moon schedule
(all times Eastern)
- Jan. 25 — 12:54 p.m. — Wolf Moon
- Feb. 24 —7:30 a.m. — Snow Moon
- March 25 — 3 a.m. — Worm Moon
- April 23 — 7:49 p.m. — Pink Moon
- May 23 — 9:53 a.m. — Flower Moon
- June 21 — 9:08 p.m. — Strawberry Moon
- July 21 — 6:17 a.m. — Buck Moon
- Aug. 19 — 2:26 p.m. — Sturgeon Moon
- Sept. 17 — 10:34 p.m. — Corn Moon
- Oct. 17 — 7:26 a.m. — Hunter’s Moon
- Nov. 15 — 4:28 p.m. — Beaver Moon
- Dec. 15 — 4:02 a.m. Cold Moon
For instance, almost every month’s Full Moon boasts a name sourced from Native American, Colonial American, or other North American traditions, with their titles mirroring seasonal shifts and nature’s events.
Wolf Moon (January): Inspired by the cries of hungry wolves.
Snow Moon (February): A nod to the month’s often heavy snowfall.
Worm Moon (March): Named after the earthworms that signal thawing grounds.
Pink Moon (April): In honor of the blossoming pink wildflowers.
Related: How to see the eclipse in April
Flower Moon (May): Celebrating the bloom of flowers.
Strawberry Moon (June): Marks the prime strawberry harvest season.
Buck Moon (July): Recognizing the new antlers on bucks.
Sturgeon Moon (August): Named after the abundant sturgeon fish.
Corn Moon (September): Signifying the corn harvesting period.
Hunter’s Moon (October): Commemorating the hunting season preceding winter.
Beaver Moon (November): Reflects the time when beavers are busy building their winter dams.
Cold Moon (December): Evocative of winter’s chill.
In addition, there are a few additional names for Full Moons that commonly make their way into public conversations and news.
Super Moon: This term is reserved for a Full Moon that aligns with the lunar perigee, which is the Moon’s nearest point to Earth in its orbit. This proximity renders the Full Moon unusually large and luminous. For a Full Moon to earn the Super Moon tag, it should be within approximately 90 percent of its closest distance to Earth.
Blue Moon: A Blue Moon is the second Full Moon in a month that experiences two Full Moons. This phenomenon graces our skies roughly every 2.7 years. Though the term suggests a color, Blue Moons aren’t truly blue. Very occasionally, atmospheric conditions such as recent volcanic eruptions might lend the Moon a slightly blueish tint, but this hue isn’t tied to the term.
Harvest Moon: Occurring closest to the autumnal equinox, typically in September, the Harvest Moon is often renowned for a distinct orange tint it might display. This Full Moon rises close to sunset and sets near sunrise, providing extended hours of bright moonlight. Historically, this was invaluable to farmers gathering their produce.
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FREE Admission to the Ogden Museum of Art for La. Residents
25
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.
. Purchase tickets in advance.
Who
All ages
Cost
Free for La. Residents
How
RESERVE TIMED
TICKETS HERE
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MARKETS THIS WEEK:
Mid-City, Thursday MarketNext Market: January 25, 2024
Hours: 3-6 pm (winter hours)
Lafitte Greenway
500 N. Norman C. Francis Parkway at the Bayou
Directions and Parking
Thursday Market is located in Mid-City on the Lafitte Greenway, right by the start of Bayou St. John. Across from Parkway Bakery and Tavern, the market is at the intersection of Lafitte Ave and N Norman C Francis Parkway. There is plenty of street parking in the neighborhood surrounding the market.
RTA bus route 32: Leonidas-Treme passes right by market! Click here to view more details.
Hours
The Thursday Mid-City market is currently operating under winter hours of 3-6pm (November 9th, 2023 - March 14th, 2024). Regular Thursday market hours of 3-7pm will resume in March following the return of Daylight Saving Time, bringing back an extra hour of light in the evening.
No Cash? No Problem!
All of our vendors accept cash and tokens. Swipe for tokens on-site at the orange Welcome Tent with debit, credit, or EBT SNAP.
Shop with SNAP!
Market Umbrella implements fresh food incentive programs such as Market Match, which doubles SNAP dollars spent at market for the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables. Starting January 1st, 2023, market match will be unlimited, allowing us to match each EBT dollar being swiped for on-site at the orange Welcome Tent.
Between June and the end of November, certified market vendors accept Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers for both seniors and WIC participants. Market Umbrella is able to double FMNP benefits with tokens on-site at the Welcome Tent.
Location on the Lafitte Greenway
In the fall of 2020, the Thursday market moved to its new home in New Orleans' vibrant Mid-City neighborhood! Located at the Lafitte Greenway and Bayou St. John, it operates year-round.
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MID-CITY Vendors Scheduled for Thursday
Isabel's Tamales and Produce
Leo's Bread
T&R Dairy
Slicey McSlicer
VEGGI Coop
Helens House
Pearl River Pastures
Buttery Spell
Monica's Okra World
Pete & Clara's Seafood
Applied Arts Coffee
NOLA Botanical Tea
Costantini Pasta
Powers Beekeepers
Latino Snacks
Passion Flour
Casa Borrega
Take Box
Mycelium Express
River Queen Greens
Sassy Cajun Spices
Johndales Farm
Roulaison Distilling Co.
Paella NOLA
JuiceSEE
Que Pasta
Paw Paw's Donuts
Gingerbooch
Louisiana Gourmet Produce
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Penny's Cafe
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THURSDAY BUFFET $11.95
All you can eat fried chicken, baked chicken, fried okra, pork n' beans, boiled corn & potatoes, broccoli & bacon mac, cornbread, and dessert!
11am-7:30pm
- 5442 E Judge Perez Dr, Violet, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 272-0262
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Fidelity Bank POWER
Make your lunch hour count, ladies!
Join @fidelitybankla’s P.O.W.E.R. and Community Partner Programs as we support our regional non-profit partners. A ticket includes a delicious lunch, a welcome drink, the opportunity to meet other female business professionals, and a chance to explore @theexchangenola!
Attendees will hear pitches from each organization and vote for their favorite. Fidelity Bank will donate a total of $2,024 to the winning organizations to help them ring in the new year!
Get your tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/.../power-with-a-purpose...
Tammy Robinson O'Shea
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TODAY AT 11 PM – 2 AM
Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers
Blue Nile
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Krewe of Titans
This Friday at 6:30 PM , the Krewe of Titans presents "TITANS HAS CLASS" ! Get ready for a spectacular parade featuring 25 Floats , 2 tandem floats , 17 marching bands , 13 dance and cheer groups , and over 61 total units! Plus, a ton of specialty THROWS! We can't wait to see YOU on the route!
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Krewe Boheme
- starts at 7pm
- 18 subkrewes
- From their website: The fantastical Krewe Bohème is a 501(c)(7) Social Club and an unconventional collection of artists and merry makers.
- Founded in 2018, the krewe grounds itself in all-things-green, ever-guided by the absinthe-minded green fairy - thus staying true to its inaugural theme “L’heure Verte” - The Green Hour.
- In true bohemian spirit Krewe Bohème’s stands by its commitment to eco-friendly, sustainable, functional, and/or consumable throws - most of them handmade.
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In Person
Expressions of America
January 26 & 28 | 5:45 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
BUY TICKETS
Our newest attraction brings history to life like never before! Expressions of America is an immersive, outdoor sound and light show that combines cutting-edge technology and special effects with the real words and stories of everyday people who made a tremendous impact during a time of monumental conflict.
945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
info@nationalww2museum.org
504-528-1944
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2024 Carnival Parade Schedule
Friday, January 26
- Krewe of Boheme (7 p.m. French Quarter)
- Krewe of Titans (6:30 p.m. Slidell)
Saturday, January 27
- Krewe du Vieux (6:30 p.m. French Quarter)
- Krewe of Bilge (Noon Slidell)
- Krewe of Poseidon (6 p.m. Slidell)
Sunday, January 28
- Krewe of Antheia (1 p.m. Slidell)
- Krewe of Pearl River Lions Club (1 p.m. Pearl River)
- Krewe of Nefertiti (1 p.m. New Orleans East)
- 'tit Rəx (4:30 p.m. Marigny)
- krewedelusion (7 p.m. French Quarter)
Friday, February 2
- Krewe of Cork (3 p.m. French Quarter)
- Krewe of Oshun (6 p.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Cleopatra (Follows Krewe of Oshun)
- Krewe of Alla (Follows Krewe of Cleopatra)
- Krewe of Excalibur (6:30 p.m. Metairie)
- Krewe of Symphony (Follows Krewe of Excalibur)
- Krewe of Eve (7 p.m. Mandeville)
Saturday, February 3
- Krewe de Paws of Olde Towne (10 a.m. Slidell)
- Krewe of Push Mow (Noon Abita Springs)
- Krewe of Pontchartrain (11:30 a.m. Uptown)
- Legion of Mars (Follows Krewe of Pontchartrain)
- Krewe of Choctaw (Follows Legion of Mars)
- Krewe of Freret (Follows Krewe of Choctaw)
- Krewe of Tchefuncte (1 p.m. Madisonville)
- Knights of Nemesis (1 p.m. Chalmette)
- Magical Krewe of Mad Hatters (5 p.m. Metairie)
- Knights of Sparta/Spartan Society (5:30 p.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Pygmalion (Follows Knights of Sparta/Spartan Society)
- Krewe of Olympia (6 p.m. Covington)
Sunday, February 4
- The Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale (11 a.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Carrollton (Follows The Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale)
- Krewe of King Arthur (Follows Krewe of Carrollton)
- Krewe of Dionysus (1 p.m. Slidell)
- Krewe of Barkus (2 p.m. French Quarter)
Tuesday, February 6
- The Culinary Queens of New Orleans (6 p.m. Westbank)
Wednesday, February 7
- Krewe of Druids (6:15 p.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Nyx (6:45 p.m. Uptown)
Thursday, February 8
- Knights of Babylon (5:30 p.m. Uptown)
- Knights of Chaos (Follows Knights of Babylon)
- Krewe of Muses (Follows Knights of Chaos)
Friday, February 9
- Krewe of Bosom Buddies (11:30 a.m. French Quarter)
- Krewe of Hermes (5:30 p.m. Uptown)
- Krewe d'Etat (6:30 p.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Selene (6:30 p.m. Slidell)
- Krewe of Morpheus (7 p.m. Uptown)
Saturday, February 10
- Krewe of Bush (9 a.m. Bush)
- Krewe of NOMTOC (10:45 a.m. Westbank)
- Krewe of Iris (11 a.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Tucks (Noon Uptown)
- Krewe of Endymion (4 p.m. Mid-City)
- Krewe of Isis (6 p.m. Kenner)
Sunday, February 11
- Krewe of Okeanos (11 a.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Mid-City (Follows Krewe of Okeanos)
- Krewe of Thoth (Noon Uptown)
- Krewe of Bacchus (5:15 p.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Athena (5 p.m. Metairie)
- Krewe of Atlas (Follows Krewe of Athena)
Lundi Gras - Monday, February 12
- Krewe of Proteus (5:15 p.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Orpheus (6 p.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Centurions (6:30 p.m. Metairie)
Mardi Gras - Tuesday, February 13
- Krewe of Zulu (8 a.m. Uptown)
- Carnival of Covington (10 a.m. Covington)
- Krewe of Rex (10:30 a.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Elks Orleans(Follows Krewe of Rex)
- Krewe of Crescent City (Follows Krewe of Elks Orleans)
- Krewe of Argus (11 a.m. Metairie)
- Krewe of Elks Jeffersonians (Follows Krewe of Argus)
- Krewe of Folsom (2 p.m. Folsom)
Saturday, February 17
- Krewe du Pooch (12 p.m. Mandeville)
Sunday, February 18
- Krewe of Mardi PAWS (2 p.m. Covington)
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Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce de Leon Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
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swirl newsThe Old Vine Project
In all the wine regions of the world, old vines are proudly mentioned on labels, in many languages. But only in one country, South Africa, is it possible for that claim to be certified by a regulatory authority. Due to the dedication and intense efforts of Rosa Kruger, South African viticulturist and Decanter Hall of Fame Award Winner, South Africa began a not-for-profit organization dedicated to saving and preserving South Africa’s old vineyards, officially named, the Old Vine Project. With the help of a philanthropic grant, the organization launched the world’s first heritage vineyard certification program, which permits South African wineries that own verified old vines to use an official seal on their bottles indicating that the wine comes from a heritage vineyard.
One of the most memorable wines I've had in my 20 years in this business was from a Certified Heritage Vineyard, made by the award-winning, terroir-obsessed winemaker, Eben Sadie. In the early 2000's, Eben had a vision for making wines from old, heritage vineyards. It was Rosa Kruger who pointed him to some of the best sites she knew, and in 2006, Sadie debuted his “Mev Kirsten” Chenin Blanc to an unprecedented level of critical acclaim. This decomposed granite vineyard was planted in the 1920s, at the foot of Bothmaskop Mountain in Stellenbosch’s Jonkershoek Valley. The mere one hectare of vines, belonging to Mrs Kirsten and her family, is recognized as the oldest Chenin Blanc in South Africa. During my eye-opening visit to the Winelands of South Africa last year, it was the 2021 Sadie Family Mev Kirsten and a visit with Eben Sadie in Swartland that introduced me to the important work of the Old Vine Project.
When I asked South African wine importer Suzaan Laing about an old vine tasting, she was thrilled to present and discuss this incredible project from her native country. Her enthusiasm is evident in the introductory write-up she did for me - "The commercial lifespan of a vineyard is between 25 to 30 years on average. Although vines can produce for decades longer, yields get too sparse for economic viability after about 30 years. A combination of historical, economic and environmental factors have given the South African wine industry treasured old vineyards (ranging in age from 30 to 100 years), which produce distinctive, valuable wines in limited quantity. Initiatives like The Old Vine Project, and certification as a Heritage Vineyard (planted more than 35 years ago) have preserved these vineyards (over 10,600 acres so far). What’s more is that these vines grow in the oldest viticultural soils on the planet (around 700 million years old), and in many cases have survived as unirrigated bush vines (meaning even lower yields). Chenin Blanc makes up most of these Heritage Vineyards, but historic South African varietals like Colombar, Cinsaut and Semillon have significant old vines too. A good wine improves with age. Come see that a good vineyard does too".
Join Suzaan Laing, for this in-depth look at the how and why of the preservation and protection of these vineyards and the important role they play in the quality of the wine that's in your glass. Reserve your spots here, Quality over Quantity
Also, I just added 3 new and exciting Friday Night Wine Schools! See info below.
events
Friday Night Wine School - Quality Over Quantity – The Preservation of the Old Vines of South Africa
January 26, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM, 3 spots remaining.
Reserve your spots here Quality Over Quantity
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Gretna Farmer’s Market
Event Date:
Saturday
27
from 8:30 am - 12:30 am
Gretna Market
301 Huey P Long Ave
Gretna, LA 70053
| Enjoy fresh local produce and crafts at the Gretna Farmers Market, every Saturday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, rain or shine, under the covered Gretna Market Building, Huey P. Long Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets in historic downtown Gretna. | |
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Krewe of Poseidon
ℙ𝕠𝕤𝕖𝕚𝕕𝕠𝕟'𝕤 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟜 𝔾𝕣𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕄𝕒𝕣𝕤𝕙𝕒𝕝, 𝕊𝕝𝕚𝕕𝕖𝕝𝕝'𝕤 𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕪 𝕠𝕨𝕟 𝕊𝕦𝕡𝕖𝕣 𝕊𝕥𝕒𝕣...𝔹𝕣𝕒𝕪𝕕𝕖𝕟 𝕁𝕠𝕓𝕖𝕣𝕥!
𝔹𝕣𝕒𝕪𝕕𝕖𝕟 𝕨𝕚𝕝𝕝 𝕓𝕖 𝕥𝕠𝕤𝕤𝕚𝕟𝕘 a𝕦𝕥𝕠𝕘𝕣𝕒𝕡𝕙𝕖𝕕 𝕓𝕒𝕤𝕖𝕓𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕤, 𝕒𝕦𝕥𝕠𝕘𝕣𝕒𝕡𝕙𝕖𝕕 𝕤𝕥𝕦𝕗𝕗𝕖𝕕 𝕓𝕒𝕤𝕖𝕓𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕤 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕠𝕨𝕟 𝕤𝕚𝕘𝕟𝕒𝕥𝕦𝕣𝕖 𝕔𝕦𝕡𝕤!
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Join us every Saturday,
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for over 80 local artisan vendors, including produce, prepared foods, jewelry, art, crafts, plants, music and more!
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New Orleans' Krewe du Vieux tackles AI with fabulous 'gay robots,' more debauchery in 2024
It’s never too difficult for Krewe du Vieux to find possible themes for its annual Carnival parade. After all, New Orleans’ premiere gang of lovable smartasses live in a target rich environment for their signature satirical parade.
Last year, many of the 17 subkrewes were focused on mocking city officials, heavily leaning into Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s travel-related controversies and other municipal failures.
But this Saturday, Jan. 27, the parade has a wider scope as it explores the theme of “Artificial Ignorance” while making its way through Faubourg Marigny, the French Quarter and part of the Warehouse District.
“It’s looking at societal changes more broadly,” says Sebastian Boegershausen, captain of Krewe du Vieux. “You’ll find a lot of references to how artificial intelligence is changing us. At the same time, there’s a lot of willful ignorance in the world, for people to sustain their opinions. We are shamelessly mocking that behavior.”
Each subkrewe of the famously off-color parade will showcase hand-made, mule-drawn floats, soundtracked by live brass bands. Floats depict various interpretations of the theme, infused with plenty of political and social commentary and witty, provocative humor.
The Krewe of the Mystic Inane, for example, is tackling homophobic hysteria that has been stoked by right-wing politicians and commentators — and mashing that up with the concept of a robot takeover.
Members are planning to dress up like “gay robots,” says captain Jenn Lilos. “Our theme is ‘Feared and Fabulous: The Gay-I Ro-Butt Uprising. We’re going to be Godzilla-style taking over New Orleans. But rather than destroying the city, the gay robots are making it more fabulous.”
The Krewe of K.A.O.S. hints that it will be dunking on everyone’s favorite Foghorn Leghorn impersonator, U.S. Sen. John Kennedy, whose pseudo-folksy antics in D.C. have become increasingly buffoonish over the years.
“We’re targeting a certain hypocrite senator that used to be a very liberal attorney but now panders to the far-right by pretending he’s not an Ivy League / Oxford grad,” a krewe member says.
Of course, New Orleans City Hall is not going to get out of the night unscathed. As usual, revelers can expect plenty of jabs at local officials over recent and ongoing issues.
Isaac and Amanda Toups will be honored as krewe royalty for 2024's parade.
Photo by Ian McNulty / The Times-Picayune
The Krewe of Drips and Discharges’ float is an ode to the city’s inability to regulate short-term rentals, which has worsened the affordable housing crisis and wreaked havoc on residential neighborhoods.
“Our theme is AirD&D: Short Term Rental and Displeasure Club,” says longtime member Sean Gerowin.
He says the float will depict a short-term rental in disarray, decorated with empty beer cans and other garbage commonly found in the wake of, say, a rowdy bachelor party attended by out-of-towners.
“It’s like a typhoon of chaos,” Gerowin says. “The trash represents the pulling apart of the fabric of neighborhoods ... It’s supposed to grab people’s attention and say, ‘Hey, Airbnbs are a bit of a problem.’”
Among the Drips and Discharges’ throws are small pieces of paper with "Yelp reviews left by disgruntled tourists,” such as “’The French Quarter sucks and the whole place smells like weed,’ or ‘I went to Commander’s Palace and the oysters were raw,’” says Gerowin.
Some of the subkrewes are leaning more into the lewd humor that the parade is known for.
The Mystic Krewe of Spermes, easily recognizable by its 50 or so members who carry giant papier-mâché sperms on sticks, is giving a naughty nod to Krewe du Vieux’s king and queen consort, chefs Isaac and Amanda Toups.
“(Their restaurant) is Toups Meatery, which goes really well with ‘meat’ and ‘beat,’” says Christopher Ard, a Spermes co-captain. “Our floats are sometimes very political, but this year it’s more just funny ... We’re just giving (parade-goers) a break from reality on a Saturday night."
For his part, Isaac Toups says being named as the new king came as a complete surprise to him.
The krewe typically chooses someone who’s a culture bearer and unsung hero to reign over its parade, and Toups certainly fits into both of those categories.
Still, “It wasn’t even on my radar,” he says. “Normally, some gossip slips my way. I’ve been here (in New Orleans) and in the industry and the network, and it was completely out of the blue. I’ve never rolled in any parade ever, and now I’m the king.”
Boegershausen says Isaac Toups was an obvious choice, given his ongoing charitable endeavors and his contributions to the culinary scene in the city.
“He deserved this questionable recognition we’re giving him,” he says.
Boegershausen adds that the Toupses’ float is a marvel designed by John Valentino, a longtime commissioned artist who has designed several floats for previous Krewe du Vieux royalty.
“What he’s doing this year for Isaac is absolutely astounding,” Boegershausen says. “When it gets disassembled, it should end up in a museum somewhere.”
The Toupses would normally be at the restaurant on a Saturday night, “getting their asses kicked,” during one of their busiest seasons, Isaac says.
He fully embraces his new role as the king — and the krewe’s general lack of plastic beads. Handing out unique throws has long been a part of the parade’s traditions. Many members give out stickers, cups, koozies and other hand-crafted items and keepsakes, instead of beads.
“Each subkrewe has different rules, but we have always discouraged beads,” says Inane’s Lilos. “Even if we didn’t discourage them for ethical and environmental reasons, they’re just a pain in the ass to carry ... Sometimes crowds of tourists, who don’t understand what parade they have gone to, will ask for beads. I’m like, ‘It’s not that kind of parade, but here’s something unique I made.'"
Toups says he has some special throws planned for his turn as king. The couple will hand out culinary-themed throws including go-cups, heads of garlic and customized condoms adorned with the phrase “Better than your husband’s meat” on the packaging.
Meanwhile, Krewe du Vieux members are also relieved that the route is back to normal after the city cut it short last year, just days before it was expected to roll, citing police staffing shortages.
“A lot of businesses were impacted last year,” Boegershausen says, referring to bars and music clubs along Frenchmen and Decatur streets that were blindsided by the route changes last year. “But we started working with (NOPD) in July and have had a very good, close cooperation throughout the season.”
He says the krewe also communicated with business and neighborhood associations, who were thrilled to learn that the parade would be “back and at their doorstep.”
The krewe will host its Vieux Doo ball after the parade ends at the Sugar Mill. The event is open to the public and tickets are $50 through Eventbrite, and the lineup includes entertainment by J & the Causeways, Jeez Loueez and LOTAGRFD.
And despite the pressures that come with a shorter Carnival season, the krewe’s den has been abuzz with excitement as members put their finishing touches on their floats.
“It’s kind of like summer camp,” says Gerowin of getting ready for the parade. “You get everyone back together again, but instead of doing water skiing or mountain climbing, we’re building a highly inappropriate float to parade down the New Orleans streets.”
Boegershausen says he hopes spectators get “a good laugh.” But he also says the parade is meant to be eye-opening.
“We’re a satirical parade, and satire needs to be both of those things,” he says. “It needs to make you laugh, and it needs to make you think.”
For more information, visit kreweduvieux.org.
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Fair Grounds Live Racing - Exotic Animals College Day
Important Event Info: Ages 12 & Under Free with Paid Adult
No Folding Chairs or Outside Food & Beverages Allowed
DateSat • Jan 27 • 3:00 PM
VenueFair Grounds Race Course
New Orleans, LA
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Dog Adoption Event - TODAY
~ Every Saturday, 10am-4pm ~
Petsmart @ 1000 S Clearview Pkwy
Big dogs
Small dogs
Puppies
Seniors
Just looking to play with some pups? That's cool too! Need some volunteer opportunities? Sign up! Looking to foster! You're the best!
Hosted by Rolling River Rescue and Greta's Ark Rescue
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LSU Rural Life Museum
Join us for a captivating journey into the vibrant tapestry of Louisiana at the Ione E. Burden Symposium 2024 – "Smugglers, Scoundrels, & Scalawags: Unveiling the Colorful Characters of Louisiana and the American South."
Date: January 27, 2024
Venue: LSU Rural Life Museum, Baton Rouge
Registration Information:
Secure your spot at the Ione E. Burden Symposium 2024 now! Tickets can be purchased online at Bontempstix.
Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant characters that have shaped Louisiana. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the legacy of smugglers, scoundrels, and scalawags that has left an indelible mark on the American South.
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New Orleans Jazz Museum
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Come join us this Saturday for a Krewe du Vieux parade viewing party at the New Orleans Jazz Museum!
There will be food vendors, drinks and glitters!
This event is free and open to the public but we do have a suggested donation of $20!
All proceeds will be dedicated to supporting the museum's music education initiatives
- 400 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 568-6993
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Dominic Massa
We're happy to bring a piece of the past back to WYES . GREAT CHEFS OF NEW ORLEANS, the vintage TV series that began WYES’ legacy of award-winning nationally broadcast cooking shows, returns to the station – 40 years after its debut. Tune in Saturdays at 1pm. The original 26 episodes of GREAT CHEFS OF NEW ORLEANS will air on WYES, followed by other episodes of the multi-part series every Saturday.
Thanks to executive producer John Shoup for sharing the series (produced and directed by the late John Beyer) with us. It begins Saturday in the kitchen of the legendary Chef Warren Leruth, and you'll see many other local icons below in the weeks to come. For all the episodes, the distinctive voices of Mary Lou Conroy and Andres Calandria narrate, with original music from the Charlie Byrd Trio, the Dukes of Dixieland and Banu Gibson. LeRuth’s Gourmet Foods Andreas Preuss Marc Preuss Frank G Wong
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- (504) 577-2237
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Saturday, January 27
2024 Bayou King Cake Festival and Krewe of King Cake Children's Parade
Sample the taste of Mardi Gras and watch the Krewe of King Cake Children's Parade at the Bayou King Cake Festival in Downtown Thibodaux.
By Lafourche Education Foundation38 followers
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Date and time
Saturday, January 27, 2024 · 11am - 5pm CST
Location
Downtown Thibodaux
402 West 3rd Street Thibodaux, LA 70301
Agenda
10:00 AM
Parade Begins
11:00 AM
Festival Begins
11:30 AM
Mayor Clement's Official Krewe Toast
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Band
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Souled Out
4:00 PM
King Cake Winner Annoucement
About this event
Sample the taste of Mardi Gras and watch the Krewe of King Cake Children's Parade at the Bayou King Cake Festival in Downtown Thibodaux!
On Saturday, January 27, enter to participate in the parade or come and watch it roll at 10:00 AM in downtown Thibodaux. Following the parade, be entertained with music from Souled Out and We & Mrs. Jones as you sample king cakes from some of your favorite bakeries and bakers alike!
Don't forget to vote for your favorite King Cake to win Best of the Bayou King Cake Festival!
VIP tickets are available!
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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
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NFL playoff conference title games: Lions-49ers, Chiefs-Ravens
Conference championships: Jan. 28
AFC
(3) Kansas City Chiefs at (1) Baltimore Ravens
Sunday, Jan. 28, 3 p.m. ET on CBS
NFC
(3) Detroit Lions at (1) San Francisco 49ers
Sunday, Jan. 28, 6:30 p.m. ET on Fox
Super Bowl LVIII: Feb. 11
Super Bowl LVIII will be played at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Feb. 11. The game will air on CBS. Usher will perform during the halftime show.
AFC Championship Game
When: Sunday, Jan. 28 at 3 p.m. ET (CBS)
Opening line: BAL -3 (44.5)
What to know: The ideal ingredients for winning in the postseason would seem to be an elite quarterback and an elite defense. That brings us to the Ravens, just the fourth team since the 1970 merger to have a first-team All-Pro quarterback and the No. 1 scoring defense in the NFL. The three previous teams to do so -- the 1972 Dolphins, 1978 Steelers and 1996 Packers -- all went on to win the Super Bowl.
That's the combination of factors working in the Ravens' favor next Sunday. With quarterback Lamar Jackson coming off a historic performance against the Texans (two rushing TDs and two TD passes) and the Ravens' defense limiting Houston to its second-lowest yardage total of the season (213), this seems like a truly complete team.
But don't expect the Chiefs to be the least bit fazed by any of this after overcoming the Bills on the road in another memorable matchup between the budding rivals. After being treated to one premier quarterback matchup in Patrick Mahomes vs. Josh Allen on Sunday, the AFC playoffs will serve up another in the championship game, when Mahomes and the Chiefs visit Jackson and the Ravens.
The Chiefs are 3-2 in AFC title games with Mahomes under center. But there's a key difference this season: The Chiefs have arguably the best defense in the Mahomes era. They finished the season second in scoring defense and yards allowed. No Kansas City team has been higher than seventh in either metric in Mahomes' tenure. -- Holder
Why the Ravens will win: Both sides of the ball are on fire for Baltimore. Let's start with the defense, where the Ravens allowed zero offensive touchdowns in the divisional round against the Texans. The Ravens' defense didn't blink against Houston the way the Browns did in the wild-card round, and the unit was dominant, particularly against the run, where Baltimore allowed negative-0.29 EPA per play. It's nothing new for the Ravens' defense, which now ranks first in EPA per play over the course of the season, playoffs included.
Despite the name brand of the Chiefs, the reality of this matchup is that Baltimore's defense has been much, much better than the Kansas City offense. The Chiefs were ranked 10th in EPA per play entering Sunday.
Offensively, the Ravens are on almost as strong of a roll. They were good all season, and they kicked it up a notch in the playoffs. Jackson posted a 94 QBR against Houston, and on his run plays or dropbacks, the Ravens accrued 0.41 EPA per play. In other words, every five of Jackson's plays added two full points to the Ravens' expected scoring margin. The Chiefs' defense will provide more resistance than Houston's did, but Kansas City ranked 11th in EPA per play allowed against opposing QB scrambles or runs. And overall, the Chiefs are simply weaker against the run, ranking 26th in EPA per opponent designed carry. It could be another big day for Jackson. -- Walder
Why the Chiefs will win: It's still Mahomes with the best defense he has ever had. The Chiefs still have Andy Reid calling plays, a breakout receiver in Rashee Rice and an offensive line that protects Mahomes. And tight end Travis Kelce just had two touchdowns in the divisional round.
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Mahomes, Kelce TD connection sets NFL postseason recordPatrick Mahomes connects again with Travis Kelce for a Chiefs touchdown, giving them a postseason record of 16 TDs as QB-receiver duo.
Despite all that has gone wrong this season -- most notably the receivers' league-worst 5.7% drop rate entering Sunday and their inability to support Mahomes and the offense at an elite level -- all of the above means the Chiefs have a chance to score plenty of points in the AFC Championship Game. Plus, while the Ravens led the league in sacks in the regular season, Mahomes simply refuses to take them. His 3.9% sack rate and 13.8% sack-to-pressure rate rank second in the NFL behind Allen.
And while Buffalo moved the ball at will at times against the Chiefs, the long view of the defense is it is still one of the best groups in the league, ranking fourth in EPA per play allowed. In the end, Kansas City kept the Bills out of the end zone, too.
The Chiefs are underdogs and deservedly so, but they just beat Baltimore's biggest challenger in the AFC. They can beat the Ravens themselves, too. -- Walder
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NFC Championship Game
When: Sunday, Jan. 28 at 6:30 p.m. ET (Fox)
Opening line: SF -7 (51.5)
What to know: The 49ers haven't won a Super Bowl since 1994. To put that in perspective, quarterback Steve Young threw three touchdown passes to Jerry Rice in that Super Bowl XXIX win over the Chargers. Still, the Niners will be making their seventh appearance in the NFC Championship Game since 2011. San Francisco has gone 2-4 in those games, three of which have come under coach Kyle Shanahan since 2019. Shanahan has a chance to pass Bill Walsh for the best postseason win percentage in club history with a win over Detroit.
2023 NFL Playoffs
As for quarterback Brock Purdy, he's trying to build a legacy of his own, and winning this game would go a long way after he was knocked out of the conference title game with an elbow injury last season. But the Lions are also trying to rewrite the history books. By winning two playoff games for the first time since 1957, they've already done something most Lions fans have never personally witnessed. And the Lions are doing it with an explosive offense that figures to test the 49ers' elite defense.
Orchestrating it all is quarterback Jared Goff, who is one of the best stories in this NFL season. After powering the Lions with 287 passing yards and two touchdown passes in Sunday's win over Tampa Bay, the Rams castoff has a chance to go to his second Super Bowl. If he takes the Lions to Las Vegas, they might just build him a statue in the Motor City. -- Holder
Why the 49ers will win: Yes, Purdy's performance in the divisional round against the Packers -- when he posted a negative-6% completion percentage over expectation, per NFL Next Gen Stats -- caused concern. But the best way to judge a team is with a long lens, and when we do that the 49ers still look plenty menacing.
And let's think about the matchup here. The 49ers have the most efficient passing offense in football. What is the Lions' big weakness? Defending the pass. Entering Sunday, the Lions ranked 30th in EPA allowed per opposing dropback. San Francisco's plethora of offensive playmakers will be a nightmare for Detroit, and while the Lions' offense is also effective, they don't have near the same firepower.
Plus, the 49ers have stars galore on defense to counter. Edge rusher Nick Bosa and defensive tackle Javon Hargrave lead a pass rush that can get pressure on the quarterback despite blitzing only 20% of the time (sixth lowest), and cornerback Charvarius Ward and linebacker Fred Warner should be able to at least mitigate Detroit's Amon-Ra St. Brown and Sam LaPorta. -- Walder
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Amon-Ra St. Brown hauls it in for a Lions TDJared Goff lofts one into the end zone for Amon-Ra St. Brown to extend the Lions' lead.
Why the Lions will win: The Lions have two major factors working for them in the NFC Championship Game. First, a shaky Purdy. Until his game-winning drive against the Packers, Purdy looked plenty fallible. He has led an ultra-efficient offense over the course of the season, but if he's rattled at all, that gives Detroit hope.
Second, one thing you can do against the 49ers is run on them. That plays right into the Lions' strength, as they rushed for 114 yards against Tampa Bay. They lean run-heavy, with the 11th-highest run rate over expectation, per NFL Next Gen Stats, and yet they are the sixth-most efficient running team in the league in terms of EPA per play, thanks to strong play from David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs.
Finally, the 49ers are one of the most efficient pass defenses because of their ability to defend deep throws, ranking third in EPA per play allowed on attempts of 20 or more air yards. But that's a wasted skill against Detroit, which throws deep just 7% of the time, the lowest rate in the NFL. The Lions will need the ball to bounce their way a few times, but they certainly have hope. -- Walder
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- 505 Frisco Ave, Metairie, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 833-9240
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Pups & Pints at Chafunkta Brewing Co.
- Recurring Recurring weekly on Sunday
- Time: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Price: Free
- Chafunkta Brewing Company
- 69123 Skybrook Rd., Mandeville, LA 70471
- (985) 869-0716
Make your Sunday a true FUNDAY with Chafunkta Brewery's "Pups and Pints," every Sunday! Bring your dog to the brewery on Sundays and your second pint is free. Don't have a pup or can't bring one? That's OK, as 10% of ALL SALES will go to the Northshore Humane Society.
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Margarita Bergen
New Orleans Jazz Museum
Tickets
jazzcrawl.com/rtl
This special edition of Margarita Bergen’s ‘Roundtable Luncheon’ is a kickoff to the final two weeks of Carnival excitement! Curated by Jazz Crawl Productions with an array of cultural performances and interactive festivities, we’re looking forward to making this an annual celebration every second Monday before Mardi Gras Day.
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New Orleans Jazz Museum
12pm, Monday, Jan. 29th
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$75 All-Inclusive
Several Payment Options:
> jazzcrawl.com/rtl/#pay
FOOD
Creole Cuisine
King Cake
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DRINKS
Champagne
Wine
Batch Cocktails
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CULTURE
Mardi Gras Indians
Second Line Brass
Second Line Grand Marshal
Babydolls
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ENTERTAINMENT
Live Music
Second Line Parade
Royal Coronation
Costume Contests
Exclusive Film Snippets
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In Person Classes in New Orleans
Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm
"Shimmer" Bellydance Basics
For all levels. Ongoing
$60 per month or $18 drop in.
10 classes, used within 10 wk., $120
At: "The Movement Collective"
3921 St. Claude Ave, (Bywater)
New Orleans
Tamalyn Dallal
Movement Collective - New Orleans
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Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm
Come and dance...
Bring veils, zils, and your hips to do lots of shimmies.
$18 per class, $60 per month
10 classes for $120
www.tamalyndallal.net
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NOLA Jitterbugs
Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans
Tickets
nolajitterbugsfall2023.dancecamps.org/booking.php
Public
Join the award-winning (1st place, baby!) NOLA Jitterbugs for a 6-week series with live music in the last class!
Our live music classes with local musicians and culture bearers, as well as our overall emphasis on music appreciation is what makes our lessons stand out among the rest!
Starts at The Contemporary Arts Center!
6-7pm Intro to Swing
For total beginners to swing dancing or dancing of any kind. Also for those looking to refresh their basics and learn some ragtime dances. We use these pre-swing era dances to teach beginners how to step on rhythm, step on rhythm while connected to another person, how to connect in order to lead or follow, you'll learn to syncopate your footwork, and then we'll slowly start to let go of one hand and create the beginnings of what will eventually be a bad-ass swing out.
7:30-8:30 Lindy Hop Vocab - Intermediate Level
This class is gonna give you some must know moves, some technique, some philosophy, and of course, we'll continue to clarify and polish up your swing outs.
No partner required to take either of these classes. Come alone or with friends!
SIGN UP HERE:
https://nolajitterbugsfall2023.dancecamps.org/booking.php
- 900 Camp St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 528-3805
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Café Normandie is proud to partner with Tasting Collective for a private event with Chef Virgile Brandel on Monday, January 29th, 2024, at 5:30 PM and 8:00 PM. A members-only organization, Tasting Collective has opened a select number of guest tickets at an exclusive reduced rate for our mailing list, so we highly recommend purchasing tickets for this unique dining opportunity, with a specially-crafted menu from Chef Virgile.
Café Normandie
1000 Magazine St
New Orleans, LA 70130
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Who is ready for the Kim Mulkey Show this week?!
Join us each Tuesday at 7 p.m. CT at the TJ Ribs on Acadian Thruway!
The Kim Mulkey Show presented by Our Lady of the Lake Health, a one-hour radio call-in show with the LSU Women’s Basketball head coach along with play-by-play voice Patrick Wright, is aired live from TJ Ribs on Acadian Thruway from 7-8 p.m. CT on Tuesdays* during the season.
Listeners are encouraged to be a part of the show by submitting a question online, tagging @LSUradio on Twitter, or speaking with coach Mulkey during the show by calling (225) 578-4827
or toll-free (800) 315-8255.
New OrleansWWL-AM/FM870/105.3
* show day/time subject to change due to game or travel conflicts
2024 SCHEDULE OF SHOWS
Show #5: Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024
Show #6: Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024
Show #7: Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024
Show #8: Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024
Show #9: Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024
Show #10: Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Show #11: Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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Latin Night at Rock n Bowl
Mid-City Lanes Rock n Bowl
3000 S. CARROLTON AVE
New Orleans, LA 70118
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Latin Night returns on this night! Dance class starts at 7pm with Bianca San Martin and then social dancing begins at 8pm with DJ Maynor playing the best Latin music to dance to. $5 cover
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Becky Fos Artistry
With all the great feedback from this art, we’ve decided to have 2 days with FOUR POSTER signing opportunities !! Mark your calendars… and I’ll see y’all at the below Winn-Dixie locations!
Wednesday, January 31st
10-11a2104 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA 70062
4-5p 4100 Hwy 59, Mandeville, LA
Thursday, February 1st
10-11a2985 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA 70461
4-5p11312 Hwy 49, Gulfport, MS 39503
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City of New Orleans Reminds Jackson Square Artists of Permit Deadline
NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans issued a reminder to all current permit holders to renew their permits for selling art on Jackson Square in the French Quarter. The deadline for all current permit holders to renew is Wednesday, Jan. 31.
Artists who sell art on or around Jackson Square are required to obtain an Occupational License and Mayoralty Permit from the Department of Finance’s Bureau of Revenue. Eligible permits are either Artist A permits to sell art on Jackson Square or Artist B permits to sell art only in Pirates Alley.
All permit holders who wish to renew must apply in person during business hours (Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) in the Bureau of Revenue office located at City Hall (1300 Perdido St., Room 1W15). Artists must also present a valid photo ID and be prepared to pay $175.25 in the form of a certified check or money order payable to the City of New Orleans. For applicants over the age of 65, the fee is $25.25.
All permit holders who fail to renew their existing permit on or before Jan. 31 will be required to re-apply as a new applicant. A maximum of 200 Artist A permits may be issued, according to City code. There is no limit for Artist B permits.
Once all renewals have been completed, the remaining Artist A permit slots will be included in a lottery.
Similar to the permit renewal process, applicants must be present during the lottery, possess a valid photo ID and be prepared to pay $175.25 in the form of a certified check or money order payable to the City of New Orleans. For applicants over the age of 65, the fee is $25.25.
Qualified applicants are defined as persons who either have a current Artist B permit or have an application for a new Artist A permit currently on file. Artist B permit holders who seek to upgrade to an Artist A permit must also present their current Artist B permit.
For more information, contact the Bureau of Revenue Application Unit via phone at (504) 658-1630, (504) 658-1621 or (504) 658-694 or email Todd M. Ecker at tmecker@nola.gov.
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Harmony Street Society To Host Free Tax Workshops For Local Musicians
Harmony Street Society’s Fresh Start Series – Tax Compliance
Workshop 4 – How to Prepare Your 2023 Tax Return – January 31, 2024
- A repeat of Workshop 3, with additional tips for handling missing documents.
These Harmony Street Society workshops provide an excellent opportunity for musicians in the New Orleans area to gain essential knowledge and guidance on tax-related matters.
ALL WORKSHOPS HELD IN PERSON AT THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ MUSEUM. All workshops are free to attend, and those interested should register with jim@harmonystreetsociety.org. For those unable to attend in person, the workshops will also be available for viewing on Zoom, and the Zoom link can be obtained by contacting that same email.
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Drew Brees-owned Smalls Sliders to open Metairie location in February
CityBusiness Staff Reports
Photo courtesy Smalls Sliders.
Drew Brees has a busy next two weeks. This week, Brees will reign as king of Washington Mardi Gras in D.C. Next week, his Smalls Sliders Metairie location will open on Thursday, Feb. 1, in the Clearview City Center at 4580 Veterans Blvd.
The grand opening will be celebrated with a ribbon cutting hosted by the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce at 10 a.m on Feb. 1. This is the first Smalls Sliders location for the former New Orleans Saints quarterback and Super Bowl MVP. Brees owns the Metairie location, along with former Purdue football teammates Jason Loezel and Ben Smith.
The three originally announced the partnership in May 2022.
“Drew has been an integral part of Smalls Sliders since its inception, and we are thrilled to celebrate his first Can opening,” said Maria Rivera, CEO of Smalls Sliders. “His passion and commitment to our vision and values have been a driving force of our growth and brand culture, and we are proud to partner with him in Metairie and beyond.”
The Smalls Sliders chain, which serves cheeseburger sliders and waffle fries through drive-thru and walk-up options, will open 40 restaurants in 2024 across the Southeast. Smalls Sliders opened its first signature ‘Smorange’ colored Can in 2019. Smalls Sliders has more than 160 Cans open or under development.
“We’ve seen the excitement surrounding the Smalls brand, and it has only heightened around our grand opening,” said Melissa Kernaghan, director of operations at Boilermaker Ventures and local operator of the Smalls Sliders in Metairie. “Smalls has become a staple within Louisiana communities, and people truly feel connected to the brand. We aim to continue building upon the Smalls fanbase within Metairie and look forward to becoming an integral part of people’s lives.”
Small Sliders joins the many business ventures that Brees has become involved in since he retired following the 2020 NFL season. In January 2024, Brees opened Surge Entertainment in Baton Rouge. He also owns Stretch Zone, multiple Jimmy John’s and Dunkin’ franchises and has invested in food delivery service Waitr, Walk-On’s and craft superfood chain everbowl™, among others. Brees also spent one season as an analyst for NBC Sunday Night Football following his NFL retirement.
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Sue Foley
Award Winning Blues Guitarist, Sue Foley
Live in New Orleans, One Night Only!
Friday, Feb 2 2024 at ChickieWahWah
Live in Austin Album Release Tour
Show time 8pm
Tickets $20 Advance / $25 Door
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Family Gras to feature Cheap Trick, Oak Ridge Boys, Amy Grant
By WWL.com
It's classic rock and country music at the 2024 Family Gras in Metairie.
The 16th edition of the weekend festival will take place February 2-4, the "first parade weekend," as it's commonly known.
The festival begins Friday with Cajun fiddle player Amanda Shaw. Zebra, the New Orleans-born rock band, will also play Friday.
Grammy Award-winning artist Amy Grant headlines Saturday, featuring music from her three multi-platinum albums, six platinum albums and four gold albums including her six number one hits.
Classic rockers Cheap Trick will lead into Grant's set. Local artists Mad City and the Creole String Beans are also part of Saturday's lineup.
Family Gras closes out Sunday with Revisiting Credence, featuring Dan McGuinness and Kurt Griffey of Creedence Clearwater Revisited.
The Oak Ridge Boys, on their farewell tour, will perform. So will Tyler Hubbard, formerly of the country duo Florida-Georgia Line.
The event is free to the public, and takes place at Metairie's Mardi Gras Plaza, 3300 Veterans Memorial Blvd. across from Lakeside Shopping Center.
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New Orleans, it’s officially Carnival time and we're getting ready to party on February 3rd with Nelly, Trombone Shorty, Juvenile, and more at the fourth annual Shorty Gras!
The Krewe of Freret presents Shorty Gras: a Mardi Gras ball and music festival all rolled into one. See your favorite national and New Orleans legends play at Mardi Gras World on Saturday, February 3rd for one night only!
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By popular demand, The Professor Carl Nivale Show returns for 3 performances only, Feb. 3rd & 4th at Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts! Tickets available beginning Monday, January 15th at rivertowntheaters.com
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Krewe of Orpheus Reveals Their 2024 Monarchs & Orpheuscapade Talent
By: Olivia Boudreaux
NEIL PATRICK HARRIS & DAVID BURTKA TO LEAD ORPHEUS
The Krewe of Orpheus will be joined by Monarchs Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka on Monday, February 12 to celebrate the 2024 Mardi Gras season. Harris and Burtka will lead the parade, whose upcoming theme will be "Music of the Spheres."
Also joining the Orpheus Monarchs in the parade are Miss USA Noelia Voight, Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava, and the Big Easy Boys. Voight and Srivastava will be riding on the Smokey Mary float while the Big Easy Boys can be seen on the signature Dolly Trolley.
Monarchs Harris and Burtka will lead the parade, which includes 42 floats and 30 marching units, down the traditional Uptown route. The parade will end inside the Ernst N. Morial Convention Center where the party continues at the Orpheuscapade. Joining the Monarchs at the Convention Center will be the headlining performer for the Orpheuscapade: Taylor Dane.
Other performers at the Orpheuscapade include Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, 12 South, and The Mixed Nuts. Playing a variety of jazz, swing, and dance music, there will be nonstop live music and dancing for eight hours.
Tickets are now available to purchase for the Orpheuscapade 2024.
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Beau St. Pierre returns as Sir Elton on FRIDAY MARCH 1, 2024 at Jefferson Performing Arts Center with “The One: A Tribute To Elton John”! It’s a night of Elton’s biggest hits, rare B-sides, and stadium anthems! Presented by WCA: The William Credo Agency & Media Group and Legacy Tribute Series by WCA Entertainment
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The One
A Tribute to Elton John
Fri Mar 1, 2024 | 8:00 PM
Jefferson Performing Arts Center
6400 Airline Drive , Metairie, LA
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The Jefferson Community Foundation invites you to participate in the highly anticipated Jefferson Parish Senior Expo, an extraordinary event celebrating the vibrancy, wisdom, and accomplishments of our senior community. The event will be held on Thursday, March 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Pontchartrain Center. Attendance at the Senior Expo is Free and Open to the Public.
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The Rolling Stones are coming to Jazz Fest
by: Raeven Poole
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Rolling Stones are headed to Jazz Fest!
Officials with the New Orleans Jazz &Heritage Foundation announced Tuesday, Nov. 21 that the group will headline the 2024 festival.
Their only festival appearance is set for May 2 as a part of their Stone Tour ’24 Hackney Diamonds.
“‘The Rolling Stones at Jazz Fest’ is a long-held prophecy coming true. The Festival thanks Mick, Keith, Ronnie, and Concerts West, for their steadfast dedication to making this once-in-a-lifetime Jazz Fest magic. The pilgrimage starts today, come get satisfied,” said Quint Davis, Producer/Director of Jazz Fest.
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LSU Athletics is proud to announce its year-long celebration of 100 Years in Tiger Stadium, highlighted by stadium upgrades, events, storytelling initiatives, and a season-long celebration throughout the 2024 campaign.
Tiger Stadium, one of America’s most iconic sporting venues, first opened its gates on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1924. Since then, the Tigers have won 450 contests in Death Valley, which has been home to two Heisman Trophy winners, four national championship teams, and 12 SEC title-winning squads.
Included in the celebration are several upgrades to Tiger Stadium, including a new videoboard and lighting system, as well as other upgrades designed to enhance the game day experience. Other events and celebrations will be announced throughout the year.
The 2024 home schedule features several marquee matchups, including home contests against Oklahoma, UCLA, and Alabama. Information on the full 2024 schedule and season tickets will be announced in the coming weeks.
One of the most legendary stadiums in all of college football, Tiger Stadium has been called “the best place in the world to watch a sporting event” by ESPN and “the pound-for-pound king of noise in college football.”
Entering its centennial season in 2024, Tiger Stadium has been a cornerstone of LSU Athletics and the Louisiana community for almost a century, hosting numerous NFL superstars, Heisman Trophy winners, and Hall of Famers since its opening in 1924. It serves as a sporting, cultural, and commercial hub for LSU Athletics, which contributes an estimated $500 million of economic activity for the state of Louisiana annually.
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