LSU football fires defensive coaches, coordinator in ‘difficult’ decision, Brian Kelly says

by: Allison Bruhl

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — LSU football head coach Brian Kelly says the program is parting ways with three defensive coaches and defensive coordinator Matt House.

“This morning, I met with Matt House, Kerry Cooks, Robert Steeples, and Jimmy Lindsey to inform them that they would not return to our coaching staff in 2024. I want to thank each of these coaches for their work on behalf of our football program and our institution during their time here. Decisions like these are always difficult, and we do not make them lightly, but they are made with the best interests of our program and our student-athletes in mind. Moving forward, we will continue working to build a championship caliber coaching staff in support of our mission to Graduate Champions.”

LSU FOOTBALL HEAD COACH BRIAN KELLY

According to LSU Athletics staffing bios, defensive line coach Lindsey joined the staff in May 2023, cornerbacks coach Steeples joined in December 2021 after one season coaching special teams with the Minnesota Vikings and safeties coach Cooks joined in December 2021 after two seasons as a defensive analyst at Notre Dame.

Defensive coordinator and linebackers coach House joined the LSU football staff in 2022. The athletics department said he coached linebackers for the Kansas City Chiefs for three years before working with the Tigers.

MARDI GRAS 2024

Dong Phuong king cakes are back! Here’s where to find them in Greater New Orleans

by: Bella Dardano

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — King cake season kicks off on Saturday, Jan. 6, and for Dong Phuong king cake fans, the season is starting a bit earlier.

In a post on Instagram, the bakery revealed its official resellers for the 2024 Mardi Gras season.

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According to the post, Dong Phoung king cakes will be available at the following locations starting Jan. 3.

• Adams Street Grocery
• 1309 Adams St., New Orleans
• Amore Bakery and Cafe
• 307 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna
• Bao Asian Market
• 17316 Airline Highway, Prairieville
• Blazin Cajun Gulfport
• 2517 28th St., Gulfport, Mississippi
• Bourree
• 1510 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans
• Caffe Latte Da!
• 5860 Citrus Blvd., Harahan
• Golden Koi Restaurant
• 1600 N. Highway 190, Covington
• Hi-5
• 5953 W. Park Ave, Houma
• Flavors Snoballs & Ice Cream
• 500 Vintage Drive, Kenner
• Jazzy Pete’s Poboys
• 2117 Gause Blvd. East, Slidell
• Joey Jeanfreau’s Meats
• 2324 Paris Road, Chalmette
• John & Anna Coffee Bean
• 8080 Bluebonnet Blvd., Baton Rouge
• Juniors on Harrison
• 789 Harrison Ave., New Orleans
• Killer Poboys
• 811 Conti St., New Orleans
• Mr. Bubbles Sandwich House Gretna
• 925 Behrman Highway #12, Gretna
• Nesbit’s Poeyfarre Market
• 925 Poeyfarre St., New Orleans
• Pho Cong Noodles & Grill
• 1200 Bus U.S.-190, Covington
• Pho Grace
• 2728 W. Thomas St., Hammond
• River Road Market and Deli
• 13572 River Road, Destrehan
• Sweet Society
• 1509 Government St., Baton Rouge
• Urban South Brewery
• 1645 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans
• Viet Kitchen
• 3415 U.S.-190, Mandeville
• Waveland Pharmacy
• 112 Auderer Blvd., Waveland, Mississippi
• Zuppardo’s Supermarket
• 5010 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie

The post also stated that those interested in grabbing the sweet parade route snack should check with each location about when the king cakes will arrive as availability varies.

For more information about Dong Phuong king cakes, visit the Dong Phuong Bakery website.

City of New Orleans Encourages Residents to Participate in the Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program to Rebuild Wetlands 

NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans today reminded residents of the annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program to restore our wetlands. For over 25 years, this program has contributed to the restoration of the Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge, while preventing them from being placed in landfills. The trees also create an important habitat for birds, fish, crabs, crawfish and shrimp. 

"Every year, our Christmas trees bring light and happiness into our homes, but their significance goes far beyond spreading holiday joy," said Mayor LaToya Cantrell. "Recycling and placing these trees along our eroding coastline to help rebuild our wetlands will assist in the effort to protect our great city and state for generations to come. This robust tree recycling program is another example of how New Orleans will continue to lead in combatting the global climate crisis while promoting innovative opportunities to create a better, greener and more vibrant community. So far, recycled trees have restored an area of marsh equal to approximately 200 football fields. Thank you to our residents who continue to donate their Christmas trees year after year to enhance our coastline restoration efforts."

The program is coordinated by the City's Office of Resilience and Sustainability (ORS) and Department of Sanitation, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Louisiana National Guard.  

“We’re bringing attention to the Christmas Tree Recycling Program today because Black Friday and Small Business Saturday are popular days for New Orleanians to buy and decorate live Christmas trees,” said Director of Economic Development Jeff Schwartz. “The City can only accept trees without tinsel and flocking, and we ask residents to please consider this while decorating your tree.” 

“While we are making great progress, protecting our natural resources remains more important than ever for New Orleans,” said ORS Deputy Chief Resilience Officer Greg Nichols. "The Christmas Tree Recycling Program is a great way for residents to get involved in the fight to restore our coast.”  

Residents are encouraged to place their trees curbside for collection by Department of Sanitation contractors from Jan. 8 - 12, 2024. Trees cannot be flocked, and all ornamentation must be removed before placing them on the curb.  Once they are collected, they will be sorted, bundled and airlifted by helicopter and dropped in targeted sections of the Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge. The City’s goal is to collect 10,000 trees this year.  

“The annual Christmas Tree Drop represents a long-standing partnership between the Louisiana National Guard and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service," said Louisiana National Guard, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Gabriel Ruiz. "It benefits the City of New Orleans and surrounding coastal environment, while also providing valuable training hours for our pilots and crewmembers of the 1st Assault Helicopter Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment."

“I’d like to thank the residents of New Orleans for sharing their Christmas trees with us each year and making their contribution to coastal restoration," said USFWS Refuge Manager Shelley Stiaes. "Their tradition of donating Christmas trees is helping to rebuild our coastline and build habitat for wildlife."

Organ demonstrations

Wednesday–Sunday, 11 a.m.

Barbara S. Beckman Music Room, 520 Royal Street

Free admission and no RSVP required

Join THNOC staff for a short program exploring the history of the beautifully restored Aeolian residential player pipe organ. Listen to a musical demonstration and discover the significance of this rare and technologically advanced musical instrument.

In the early 20th century, having a player organ in the home was a luxury reserved for the most opulent residences, allowing the owner to have access to recorded music before radios and phonographs were commonplace. Tobacco magnate William Ratcliffe Irby remodeled the property at 520 Royal Street—now part of THNOC’s exhibition center—to serve as his personal residence starting in 1918. In the process he installed a player organ in the entry room to his lavish third-floor apartment. The instrument, built by the Aeolian Company of New York, is one of a handful that has survived to this day in its original location and in working condition, after a meticulous restoration by the Holtkamp Organ Company.

The Historic New Orleans Collection

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New Orleans, LA

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technologyWhich company is known for producing the first commercial video cassette recorder (VCR) known as the Betamax, in 1975?

Sony

Panasonic

JVC

Toshiba

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With 1 game to go, the Saints have 2 paths to the playoffs. Here's how they could get there.

BY LUKE JOHNSON

After an impressive and much-needed Week 17 win on the road against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the New Orleans Saints have two paths to reach the playoffs with one game to go — and both will require help from some downtrodden teams.

The Saints are still alive in the races for both the NFC South and the NFC’s No. 7 seed. They are one of three teams with chances to win the division, and one of four teams with a shot at claiming the final wild card spot. Despite all the teams still in contention, the Saints’ path is fairly straightforward, if unlikely.

All of this is contingent on the Saints beating the Atlanta Falcons in Week 18 — a loss would eliminate the Saints from the discussion.

In order to win the division, the Saints need perhaps the most unlikely outcome of the weekend to unfold: Not only must the Saints beat the Falcons, but the Buccaneers must lose to the Carolina Panthers on the road.

The Panthers, of course, own the NFL’s worst record at 2-14. Predictably, the Panthers also have the NFL’s worst scoring differential at -171. Counting on them is not a good place to be in, but a Carolina win is just improbable, not impossible.

Carolina’s two wins this season have come against two teams still in the playoff hunt (Houston and Atlanta). The Buccaneers also only beat the Panthers by three points in the teams’ first meeting this season.

It’s worth pointing out that the Saints are the only NFC South team who can make the postseason as a wild card. If the Bucs win, they win the division and will be the NFC’s No. 4 seed.

New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) and New Orleans Saints cornerback Paulson Adebo (29) tackle Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) in the second half of the Saints’ 23-13 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, December 31, 2023, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay, Fla.

STAFF PHOTO BY HILARY SCHEINUK

If Tampa loses, it will automatically miss the postseason. Either the Saints or Falcons would win the division — with the Falcons only hope being to win in Week 18 and take the division on the strength of a three-way tiebreaker.

As for the wild card, the Saints need two things to happen in addition to them taking care of business against the Falcons: The Chicago Bears need to beat the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field, and the Arizona Cardinals need to beat the Seattle Seahawks in Phoenix. Both of those games will be played in the afternoon window after the Saints-Falcons game.

At various points this season, the Bears looked like one of the NFL’s worst teams, but since the Saints beat them in New Orleans, they’ve won five of seven, with wins against the Falcons, Lions and Vikings.

The Cardinals own one of the worst records in football at 4-12, but they’ve shown some admirable pluck this season and have knocked off some heavyweights, beating both the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles.

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Fridays ladies night with DJ Tasha at 7

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What does "pusillanimous" mean?

Curious

Careless

Cowardly

Brave

What does "pusillanimous" mean?

Cowardly

pusillanimous Pronunciation: /ˌpjuːsɪˈlænɪməs/

Definition: lacking courage or resolution; timid; cowardly

Origin: The word "pusillanimous" originated from the Latin word "pusillanimis," which combines "pusillus" meaning "very small" and "animus" meaning "mind" or "spirit." The term was first used in English in the 15th century.

Example: Despite his loud boasts, John proved to be pusillanimous when faced with the challenges of public speaking.

"Cowardly" is an appropriate description for the word "pusillanimous." Both words convey the lack of courage or bravery in an individual. "Pusillanimous" specifically emphasizes someone who lacks resolution and is timid in the face of adversity. It suggests a person who allows fear to control their actions and who is easily overwhelmed by challenges. Similarly, "cowardly" characterizes someone who is easily frightened or lacks the bravery to face difficult situations. Both terms highlight the same underlying trait of lacking courage, making them synonymous in describing individuals who shy away from acts of bravery.

Pat Jolly's Silly Hat Birthday Festivity

Jollyllama's PotLucky * Y'all Come 

for the Funtrepreneur's Folicking Fun 

Wednesday, January 3, 2024  7pm - 11pm

Café Istanbul  

2372 St Claude Avenue, Faubourg Marigny New Orleans

 in the back of the New Orleans Healing Center 

2 parking lots and back door entrance on N. Rampart Street

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Sony

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JVC

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Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system, primarily composed of hydrogen and helium.



Did You Know? That number of stars there out there are between 200-400 billion stars and there are estimated to be billions of galaxies. The sheer size of space makes it impossible to accurately predict just how many stars we have. Right now, scientists and astronomers use the number of stars only within our galaxy, the Milky Way, to estimat

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.

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Up next, Tulane open American Athletic Conference action at home as it hosts Rice on Wednesday, January 3. Tipoff between the Green Wave and the Owls is set for 8 p.m. on ESPNU.

Join Lakeside Shopping Center as we welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus with their friends Rudolph, Frosty and other Christmas favorites!

3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, LA, 70002

Capture your family memory with a visit and photo with Santa!

North Pole Express Train | 10:15 am

Train rides for your little elves begin at 10:15 am!

North Pole Express Train is open:

Thru - January 7, 2024

Monday–Saturday: 10 am – 7 pm

Sunday: Noon – 6 pm

$2/ride - Cash Only

January 4, 2024 | 6:00pm

Bach at the New Marigny

We kick off the New Year with Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 at the New Marigny Theatre! The program will also include works by Theofanidis, Fuller, St. George, Tansman, and Telemann.

RESERVE TICKETS

FEATURING

Matthew Kraemer, conductor

PROGRAM

Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3

Christopher Theofanidis: Muse

Tucker Fuller: Orfeo & Eurydice

Tansman: Variations sur un thème de Frescobaldi

Telemann: Ouverture-Suite, TWV 55:D18

Doors: 5:00pm /// Concert: 6:00pm

Approximate concert length: 90 minutes

VENUE

New Marigny Theatre

Corner of Marais St and Mandeville St

2301 Marais St, New Orleans, LA 70117

Allison 'Tootie' Montana, famed Mardi Gras Indian, to be honored in New Orleans

The Black Catholic culture-bearer helmed the Black Masking tradition for more than 50 years until his death in 2005 at the age of 82.

NATE TINNER-WILLIAMS

Upcoming celebrations in New Orleans will honor Big Chief Allison “Tootie” Montana, a famed Mardi Gras Indian known for transforming and pacifying the tradition after its extended violent period during the mid-20th century.

The events will kick off on Thursday, Jan. 4, with a presentation on the tradition, also known as Black Masking Indians, by Tootie’s son Darryl Montana and Dianne “Gumbo Marie” Honore' at the New Orleans Jazz Museum for the Jazz Education Network annual conference.

On Jan. 6, a blessing ceremony will take place at the late culture-bearer’s memorial statue in Louis Armstrong Park in the Tremé neighborhood at 2pm CT. The date marks Tootie Montana Day in the City of New Orleans, which created the annual civic celebration in 2012. 

It is also the Feast of the Epiphany—following Twelfth Night in the Crescent City, which kicks off the region’s well-known Carnival season, engendering weeks of parades and other celebrations featuring the cultural community Montana helped revitalize.

“Each year we strive to keep his legacy, the legacy of the Black Masking tradition across the city and the Backatown neighborhood history at the forefront through education, community enrichment and involvement, celebration and preservation,” the annual Montana Day organizers said in a statement.

On Dec. 7, the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) will screen the 1976 short documentary film “Black Indians of New Orleans” at 1pm, showcasing the late Dr. Maurice Martinez’s in-depth look at the history of the art form.

Dating back to at least the mid-19th century, the longstanding African-American communal tradition involves months of costume creation among the city’s dozens of tribes, leading up to their carnival season debut each year. The confluence of African and Native American cultures is thought to have arisen from early interactions between the two oppressed communities in Louisiana around the turn of the 18th century.

Statue of Montana in Louis Armstrong Park. (Wikipedia Commons)

A second documentary, “Testimony of a Big Chief,” created in the 1990s by Will Horton, was originally scheduled to screen alongside “Black Indians of New Orleans” at NOMA, following nearly two decades of obscurity following its presumed loss during Hurricane Katrina. It was rediscovered in 2022 and screened at Loyola University New Orleans in early December of this year.

Unforeseen circumstances have resulted in the reduction of the NOMA show to one screening only, that of Dr. Martinez’s film. 

Montana, a Black Catholic who was for more than a half-century embedded in the tradition as leader of the Yellow Pocahontas Tribe, features in both films as the “chief of chiefs” across tribes, helping to unify and popularize Black Masking in its modern form.

His influence helped bring about the characteristic bold colors and loud flourishes now ubiquitous among the various tribal suits. This aspect of the Mardi Gras Indians quickly overtook the previously violent nature of the parades and appearances, as healthy competition developed over who could produce the most elaborate costumes in time for the big reveal—in modern times, “Super Sunday,” the Sunday closest to the Feast of St. Joseph in March.

While giving a speech to the New Orleans City Council in 2005, Montana died of a heart attack, after which he was honored throughout the city by his fellow Masking Indians and supporters, who have continued to preserve his legacy.

They will be among those present at his commemorations this January, the latter two of which are open to the public. No advance registration is required but tickets can be reserved for NOMA, which includes admission to the film screening. More information can be found on the museum website.

St Ann Wine Bar

•  · 22 St Ann Drive, Mandeville, LA, United States, Louisiana
• (985) 249-9801

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

TWELFTH NIGHT KICKOFF BRUNCH AT COMMONS CLUB FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 2024

Pop-Up Shops, Live DJ Entertainment & Themed Cocktails and Dishes

WHO/WHAT: The  Virgin Hotels New Orleans is welcoming Carnival season with a festive Twelfth Night Kickoff Brunch at Commons Club –  the social epicenter of Virgin Hotels New Orleans. Under the direction of recently-appointed Executive Chef Chris Borges, the dynamic restaurant, bar and lounge is kicking off Mardi Gras season with a very special Friday Brunch.

Guests can enjoy an array of tantalizing Mardi Gras themed dishes, along with Borges’ decadent a la carte brunch offerings such as Sweet Potato Buttermilk Drop Doughnut with marshmallow fluff brûlee, toasted pecans and maple glaze and Gulf Shrimp & Bayou Cora Grits. Cocktails are equally impressive with King Cake-inspired libations, baby ice cubes, and more. Guests can also enjoy bottomless mimosas ($35 per person) and bottomless Veuve Clicquot ($75 per person).

The Twelfth Night Kickoff Brunch will showcase a variety of local vendor pop-up shops, perfect for picking up items for costumes and revelry, as well as live DJ entertainment.

WHEN/WHERE: The Twelfth Night Kickoff Brunch will take place on Friday, January 5, 2024 from 11AM – 2PM. Common’s Club is located on the ground floor of Virgin Hotel New Orleans at 550 Baronne Street. For reservations or additional information, please visit https://virginhotels.com/new-orleans/eat-drink/commons-club/

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation presents Gladney in concert on Friday, January 5, 2024, at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center (1225 N. Rampart Street). Doors open at 7pm and the concert begins promptly at 8pm.

Tickets are $10, available here on Eventbrite: https://gladney2024.eventbrite.com

Seating is general admission and limited, so please register in advance. All proceeds from this concert series directly support the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation.

The concert will be livestreamed: jazzandheritage.org/live

King Cake Hub

They're back Your favorite emcees, Professor Carl Nivale & Grand Marshal Marty Graw, are returning to host our King Cake Countdown Party and crown the 2024 Monarch Pageant winner! Who do you think will take the (King) Cake?

Mark your calendars for January 5th 9pm - midnight at @zonymashbeer! Music, food, drinks, and all the Mardi Gras madness you won’t want to miss #AlmostCarnival

KING CAKE HUB 2024

King Cake Hub Returns 1/6/24

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, announced multiple parties to celebrate the beginning of the 2024 Carnival season. 

King Cake Hub and Zony Mash will host the second annual King Cake Monarch Pageant which will be part of our Countdown to Carnival Party and held in the tap room at 3940 Thalia Street. The party will be on Friday, January 5, 2024 from 9pm until midnight when our reigning Monarch Katrina Waters will pass the crown to the 2024 King Cake Monarch who will cut and share the first slices of king cake with all their royal subjects. The pageant will be emceed by our long time friends Prof. Carl Nivale and Grand Marshal Marty Graw and will also feature appearances by several dance krewes including El Lucha Krewe, Sassyracs and Voulez Krewe.  DJ Liz will be onstage playing Carnival and New Orleans music to help get us all in the mood for that first slice of king cake and all the fun that is Carnival! 

The King Cake Monarch will also be invited back to celebrate the opening of the King Cake Hub at 1464 S. Broad. The doors open and the party starts again welcome customers for the first day of the King Cake Hub, Josh Paxton will be playing Carnival favorites in the beer garden as well as HEY Coffee Co selling coffee and Paw Paws Donuts serving their amazing cream filled donuts. 

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.

Many purists blame people eating king cake out of season for all kinds of calamities from hurricanes to dreary Saints seasons. While our extensive research can’t substantiate those claims we can conclusively say that king cake causes maximum joy when shared during the festivities of the Carnival season. So much so that we can’t wait a minute longer that necessary to start eating and sharing with all our fans. 

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

FAN EXPO

New Orleans | January 5-7

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If you're into comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming, or cosplay, come share our playground. You'll feel out of this world – and right at home.

Find your fandom family at FAN EXPO New Orleans. All 30,000 of them.

Show Hours:

Friday 3 PM – 8 PM^

Saturday 10 AM – 7 PM

Sunday 10 AM – 5 PM

^ Special Preview on Friday at 1 PM for VIP, Ultimate, and 3-Day pass holders who purchase in advance.

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Expressions of America

January 5 & 6

Expressions of America

 (January 9, 10, 12 & 14)

5:45 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.

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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

 Kermit's Treme Mother In Law Lounge.

 · New Orleans 

Fried catfish starting at noon every Friday at the mother-in-law lounge all day long

• 1500 N Claiborne Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
• (504) 814-1819

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TODAY AT 11 PM – 2 AM

Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers

Blue Nile

2828 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119

Fri, January 5, 2024

8:00 PM

Jenn Howard

Daphne Parker Powell

21 and over



Sat, January 6, 2024

8:00 PM

Creole String Beans

TICKETS

21 and over

Thu, January 11, 2024

8:00 PM

Anais St. John presents: “Simply the Best” The Tina Turner Story, ft. Kyle Cripps, Brian Q

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18 and over

Fri, January 12, 2024

8:00 PM

Albert Castiglia

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21 and over

Sat, January 13, 2024

8:00 PM

Neil Werries & Elsah / Feufollet

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Sun, January 14, 2024

1:00 AM

Post Radiators Show with Joe Krown Trio + Papa Mali

POST RADIATORS LATE SATURDAY / EARLY SUNDAY SHOW

16th annual Joan of Arc Parade, Saturday, Jan. 6

• starts at 7pm
• 16th annual Joan of Arc parade, celebrating her birthday
• officially kicks off the Mardi Gras season
• Portraying King Charles XII- Louis Michot
• Portraying Queen Yolande of Aragon- Hannah Kreiger-Benson
• Portraying the Maid of Orleans, Jeanne d'Arc- Marley Marsalis

Mardi Gras Indian Presentation

Jan. 6, 2:00 PM - Sanctuary

Join us for a presentation and Q&A with two Mardi Gras Indian Queens - Big Queen Yellow Pocahontas and Big Queen Cinnamon Black. Learn more about this special and historic New Orleans tradition as we begin the Mardi Gras season!

St Charles Avenue Baptist Church 

7100 St. Charles Avenue, 

New Orleans, LA 70118

Dominic Massa

We're happy to bring a piece of the past back to WYES starting this weekend. 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

Twelfth Night Celebration at the Sazerac House

101 Magazine St., 504-910-0100

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The Sazerac House is hosting a "Cheers to Carnival'' event at 5 p.m. on Twelfth Night, January 6, to kick off the Carnival Season. Admission to the event is $10 and includes three cocktails, King Cake samples, access to the Elektra Glitter Bar and entertainment by DJ87.

The event will begin with a communal Toast of Twelfth Night with the Mardi Gras Ojen Cocktail. Here, you can mingle with members of the iconic Mardi Gras Krewes while enjoying themed cocktails and Sazerac House's Pralines and Cream King Cake. Also, Sazerac House will be hosting The Golden Geaux-Cup Competition where the winner of the best decorated toast-ware will receive a prize. The celebration will end just in time for guests to continue the fun with the Joan of Arc parade.

Sat.

Jan 6

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TEXAS A&M

Bryan-College Station, Texas (Reed Arena)

7:30 PM CT

The New Orleans Saints host the Atlanta Falcons at noon next Sunday in a game that's a must-win for the Saints to stay in the playoff hunt.

The game in the Caesars Superdome will be shown on CBS.

The Saints (8-8) beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-13 to create a tie atop the NFC South, but the only way Dennis Allen's squad can win the division is to take down the Falcons and have the Buccaneers lose on the road to the Carolina Panthers on the final weekend of the regular season. The Bucs-Panthers game also kicks off at noon.

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.

 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

Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots

Tickets

bit.ly/4aogfPR

Public 

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FAMILY DAY

Race over for a truly wild experience featuring ostrich, camel and zonkeys races.

Skip the line on race day, reserve your tickets today through Ticketmaster! Click 'Find Tickets' to the right or click here: https://bit.ly/4aogfPR to get yours today!

GENERAL ADMISSION: $10

Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots

2899 Fortin St, New Orleans, LA 70119-2801, United States

Rex den open house will offer a glimpse into the makings of Mardi Gras

Tori McRoberts Hoffpauir of YouthForce NOLA and her children, Lucia, 3, left, and Joshua, 5, look at Mardi Gras floats in the Rex den in New Orleans on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023.

• STAFF PHOTO BY SCOTT THRELKELD

Ever wanted to see the Boeuf Gras up close?

Take a gander at the King of Carnival's throne?

It is a month before Twelfth Night and the official beginning of the Carnival season and time to make plans to journey behind the scenes of the Rex parade in a special tour that benefits the Friends of the Cabildo.

The Rex Den Showing Open House and Float Viewing will be at 1 p.m. Jan. 13, 2024, at the 2531 S. Claiborne Ave. location that houses the majestic floats that will roll this season on Feb. 13.

From the iconic floats of the parade like the Butterfly King to His Majesty's Bandwagon, the signature aspects of the procession will be there along with floats that will provide a glimpse into the 2024 theme.

The den also is home to a museum of the Rex Organization and Rex Mart.

Tickets start at $40. Visit friendsofthecabildo.org.

Professor Carl Nivale

Welcoming the new marching krewe, Krewe Mosaïque! They have their first parade on January 13th, from Armstrong Park to Ursuline Convent. Your favorite Professor and Grand Marshal Marty Graw look forward to being there!

#Carnival2024 #MardiGras2024 #OurCarnivalHeritage #krewemosaique

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A new walking krewe will debut for Mardi Gras 2024, marching through the French Quarter on Jan. 13.

Why it matters: The event fills in an otherwise parade-free weekend during the weekslong celebration of Carnival in New Orleans.

What's happening: Krewe Mosaïque will march for 12 blocks from Armstrong Park to the Ursuline Convent for the first time.

• This year's krewe will max out at 200 members, and organizers are putting an emphasis on DIY elements, handmade throws and cultural or historical relevance to the city.
• The idea stems from the krewe's founding members preference for DIY costuming and contraption-building.

What she's saying: "Everything is bright and colorful and very unique unto themselves, but when we come together, it's this beautiful experience, like a mosaic," says Krewe Mosaïque founder Terese Aiello.

Harmony Street Society To Host Free Tax Workshops For Local Musicians

 OFFBEAT STAFF

The Harmony Street Society will once again offer free workshops this fall and winter to assist musicians in the New Orleans area with their tax-related matters. These workshops provide valuable insights into navigating the often complex world of taxes, ensuring musicians stay tax-compliant and informed.

The details of the workshops are as follows:

Workshop 3 – How to Prepare Your 2023 Tax Return – January 17, 2024

• A step-by-step walkthrough of preparing your 2023 tax return using your phone.

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.

The Balloon Glow & Laser Show - New Orleans is at NOLA Motorsports Park.

Coming January 19th & 20th 2024! Get the whole family out for a great family fun time! See incredible Hot Air Balloons, check that bucket list and get a ride on an actual Hot Air Balloon!

We will have a Kids Zone, with Games and Rides including trains, bounce house's, rock and much more!

Live Music for your entertainment from a variety of Artists.

Craft & Retail Vendor Booths with tons of cool and interesting stuff for sale!

Food Vendors with bunches of fantastic Festival Style food to choose from!

Bucket List!! Tethered Hot Air Balloon rides will be available for purchase during the event for $25 per person. While supplies last and weather dependent. Announcements on rides will be made at the event.

For the Grand Finale each night after dusk... about 9pm we will have the fantastic Hot Air Balloon Glow & Laser show where we will light up all the balloons in unison with crowd participatory "Count Downs"! This show incorporates Music and visually stunning coordinated burns by the Hot Air Balloons & Lasers.. creating a Glow!

Bring your blankets, chairs and umbrellas and set up your own "perfect" viewing spot i!

Tickets:https://www.freshtix.com/events/balloonsneworleans

FAQ:

Tickets are limited. Purchase as soon as possible before we sellout.

Volunteers needed to work with the balloon pilots to set up.

Parking is FREE and onsite.

DATE AND TIME

January 19th - 20th, 2024

Gate opening at 5PM each day: 5:00 pm

LOCATION

 NOLA Motorsports Park

11075 Nicolle Blvd.

Avondale, LA 70094

WYES New Orleans· 

Give the gift of king cake this holiday season! We can't think of a tastier gift.

Mark your calendars WYES KING CAKE AND CONVERSATION is back!!!!!!!

Join us for a king cake tasting and conversation in celebration of all things Carnival on Sat., Jan. 20th from 1-3pm at WYES.

Tickets are $25.

BUY NOW: https://kingcakewyes.eventbrite.com

WYES KING CAKE AND CONVERSATION

Saturday, January 20, 2024

1-3pm

WYES Paulette and Frank Stewart Innovation Center for Educational Media

916 Navarre Avenue New Orleans, LA 70124

Grande Krewe Friends...

Join us on Saturday, January 20th from 1:00 to 4:00 PM and

embark on a journey of effervescence and sophistication at our Sparkling Wine Festival! Join us for an exquisite afternoon, where we bring together four of our favorite distributors, each presenting a curated selection to help restock after your New Year's celebration...just in time for Mardi Gras!

Explore a world of bubbles with a diverse array of sparkling wines, ranging from crisp Proseccos to luxurious Champagnes. Our distributors have handpicked the finest bottles for any occasion! Every ticket holder enjoys a 10% discount on featured wines, making it the perfect opportunity to stock up for your carnival celebrations.

Don't miss your chance to be part of this sparkling sensation! Reserve your tickets now for an evening of sophistication and taste that will leave you bubbling with joy! 🥂✨

At $45 per person, these spots will sell out fast so sign up now!

Click here to reserve a space!

 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.

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!

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.