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INSPIRE YOUR HEART WITH ART DAY
Always observed on January 31st, Inspire Your Heart With Art Day encourages us to ponder how art affects our hearts. Art is valued and appreciated for all sorts of reasons.
Of the broad spectrum of art created in the world, the pieces that move us to tears or cause us to burst out into joyous laughter remain with us for a lifetime. Whether we are touched by music or see into an artist's soul through their work, art has the power to change us, to inspire our hearts.
The day encourages us to explore the many genres of art and let it inspire us.
Be sure and check out our featured Artist for Inspire Your Heart With Art Day, Pam Nielsen.
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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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Becky Fos Artistry
With all the great feedback from this art, we’ve decided to have 2 days with FOUR POSTER signing opportunities !! Mark your calendars… and I’ll see y’all at the below Winn-Dixie locations!
Wednesday, January 31st
10-11a2104 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA 70062
4-5p 4100 Hwy 59, Mandeville, LA
Thursday, February 1st
10-11a2985 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA 70461
4-5p11312 Hwy 49, Gulfport, MS 39503
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New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins Diboll Circle, City Park,
New Orleans, LA 70179
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*Wednesdays are free for all Louisiana residents, courtesy of The Helis Foundation | |
MUSEUM
10 am–5 pm, Tuesday–Sunday*
BESTHOFF SCULPTURE GARDEN
10 am–6 pm, Seven Days a Week
CAFE NOMA
10 am–4 pm, Tuesday–Sunday, and Private Events
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Commander’s Palace has a new, tiny Garden District café with a lot going on inside
BY IAN MCNULTY
Le Petit Bleu is the casual cafe from Commander's Palace just next door to the New Orleans fine dining destination. (Photo by Chris Granger, The Times-Picayune)
At a counter framed by a smooth arch, Joanna Hayes was tending the crêpe iron, bringing a combination of French and Louisiana flavors to life at Le Petit Bleu. Just behind her the café au lait was flowing into bowl-sized mugs and batches of biscuits and cookies were put on a glass pedestal, next to the canned cocktails set up by the register.
There was a buzz of energy in the room that seemed to be amplified by its small confines and the number of different facets clicking together here.
Le Petit Bleu is the new sidekick to Commander’s Palace, a tiny café next door to the landmark Garden District restaurant. It's a vignette of Commander's flavor and flair writ small, and gone casual.
As a crêperie, Le Petit Bleu does give the swift gratification of watching your crepe come together and eating it out of hand moments later (you can get these on a plate or in a paper cone to eat walking down the street).
But this café is more than one thing. It's a home for all kinds of playful ideas kicking around the Commander’s Palace camp that don’t quite fit the upscale restaurant.
It can be a place for a quick breakfast or a grab-and-go sandwich from the refrigerator case or a market for prepared foods from the Commander’s Palace kitchen, like seafood gumbo by quart, veal stock or whole pecan pies.
Lunch here can be as easy as hitching an elbow on the marble counter and standing over your crêpe, or you can settle in to one of the tables along the banquette and convince yourself the appropriate hour has arrived for a glass of wine.
And if you have a hankering for Commander’s Palace turtle soup, you can get a bowl here without making reservations or dressing up.
Le Petit Bleu started as a takeout counter for prepared foods the restaurant was fielding early in the pandemic, one of those pivots that became the norm back then. Eventually you could get sandwiches and snacks here too.
The new version has been rethought, redesigned and it reopened in its new iteration late in 2023.
French meets Cajun
The name riffs on the famous blue hue of Commander’s Palace, and also references the Francophile impulse behind it.
Ti Martin and Lally Brennan, the cousins who run Commander’s Palace, describe the new café is a tribute to the crêpe shops around France.
Meg Bickford, executive chef at Commander’s Palace, oversees this part of the operation too. Originally from the bayou region, in Larose, she adds a lot of Louisiana to the French underpinnings here.
So while the ham and cheese crêpe or a sweet one with strawberries and Bavarian cream keep it classic, “the Cajun” arrives plumped up with boudin, abetted by chicken liver mousse and finished with bits of cracklin’.
On the sandwich menu there’s a riff on the muffuletta, here called the Creoletta. It starts with ciabatta from Gracious Bakery, layered with the house andouille and tasso, sliced thin like salami but smoky and peppery against the pepper jack cheese, with a mirliton and trinity relish standing in for the olive salad.
There is an element of traveler service built-in to Le Petit Bleu, in a neighborhood that draws a lot of tourists.
The café is directly across from the gates of historic Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, which remain locked against public access, a condition that has persisted since 2019. But visitors still come, whether with tour guides or on their own, and peer between the bars to look at the tombs from afar.
Commander's Palace executive chef Meg Bickford steps out of Le Petit Bleu to offer a dog treat to June, the canine companion of Tom and Janice Camburn. (Photo by Chris Granger, The Times-Picayune)
If that’s a disappointment, a snack and a drink across the street will not be.
But this new café feels most valuable as an amenity for locals, as another avenue for Bickford’s kitchen to flex its range with an outlet for quick, casual meals, snacks and drinks with Commander’s Palace style.
Le Petit Bleu
1427 Washington Ave., 504-207-1343
Daily 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
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Homecoming: Branford Marsalis to become artistic director at New Orleans center named for his father
“I hope to make my dad proud,” Branford Marsalis said.
Credit: AP/Sophia Germer
FILE - Branford Marsalis walks onto the stage during the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in New Orleans, April 28, 2019.
NEW ORLEANS — Branford Marsalis, the jazz saxophonist and composer whose career includes movie scores, Grammy-winning recordings and a stint as the leader of The Tonight Show band, is taking on a new job in his hometown of New Orleans.
Marsalis was to be named Tuesday as the new artistic director for the Ellis Marsalis Center for Music. The center is named for Branford's late father, patriarch of a family of accomplished New Orleans musicians that also includes trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis. Wynton and Branford Marsalis are brothers.
The Ellis Marsalis Center for Music provides music and cultural education programs for young people and adults. It is part of the Musicians’ Village, a housing development built in cooperation with Habitat for Humanity.
Branford Marsalis and fellow New Orleans musician Harry Connick Jr. spearheaded its development to provide housing for New Orleans musicians who lost their homes after levee failures during Hurricane Katrina in 2005 led to catastrophic flooding.
The elder Marsalis died in 2020, a victim of the COVID-19 pandemic. A pianist who performed regularly in New Orleans and an educator at the University of New Orleans, he was the center's artistic director when it opened in 2012.
In a statement released ahead of Tuesday's official announcement, Branford Marsalis described his father as “a teacher in music and in life” and said he was honored to fill the role his father held.
"My dad was a teacher, in music and in life,” Branford Marsalis said. “After Hurricane Katrina, he envisioned a haven for the underserved musicians and children in his hometown of New Orleans. He spent the last decade of his life committed to turning that dream into a reality at the Ellis Marsalis Center for Music. It is my honor to step into the role of Artistic Director at the Center and to continue to drive its mission. I hope to make my dad proud."
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514 Frenchmen St. , New Orleans, LA 70116
P: (504) 944-8461
WEDNESDAY JAN 31 OPEN AT 1:00 PM FOR LUNCH
OPEN AT 1 PM FOR LUNCH
THE VILLIANS1:15PM-5:00PM
GISELLE ANGUIZOLA QUARTET5:30PM-8:30PM
CAITIE B. & THE HAND ME DOWNS9:00PM-12:00AM
J.J.AND THE A-OK'S1:15PM-5:00PM
BOARDWALKER & THE 3 FINGER SWINGERS5:30PM-8:30PM
THE QUEEN & FRIENDZ9:00PM-12:00AM MS. SIGRID AND THE ZIG ZAGS1:15 PM-5:00PM
FELIPE ANTONIO QUARTETO5:30PM-8:30PM
WOLFE JOHN'S BLUES9:00PM-12:00AM
FRIDAY FEB 2 OPEN FOR LUNCH AT 11AM
LES GETREX AND CREOLE COOKING
STEPHEN BRASHEAR QUARTET
11:00AM-1:45PM
FELIPE ANTONIO QUARTET
2:15PM-6PM
LES GETREX AND CREOLE COOKIN'
6:30PM-9:30PM
BETTIS AND THE 3RD DEGREE BRASS BAND
10:00PM-2:00AM
SATURDAY FEB 3 OPEN FOR LUNCH AT 11AM
THE JAYWALKERS
11:00AM-1:45PM
BOARDWALKER & THE 3 FINGER SWINGERS
2:15PM-6PM
JOHNNY MASTRO BLUES
6:30PM-9:30PM
PAGGY PRINE AND SOUTHERN SOUL
10:00PM-2:00AM
PAGGY PRINE AND SOUTHERN SOUL
SUNDAY FEB 4
OPEN AT 1 PM FOR LUNCH
YOUSE1:15PM-5:00PM
THE VILLIANS5:30PM-8:30PM
ED WILLS BLUES 4 $ALE9:00PM-12:00AM
MONDAY FEB 5 OPEN AT 1 PM FOR LUNCH
THE RUG CUTTERS 1:15PM-5:00PM JON RONIGER5:30PM-8:30PM
ED WILLS BLUES BLUES 4 $ALE9:00PM-12:00AM
TUESDAY FEB 6 OPEN AT 1 PM FOR LUNCH
THE VILLIANS 1:15PM-5:00PM GISELLE ANGUIZOLA QUARTET5:30PM-8:30PM
CAITIE B. & THE HAND ME DOWNS9:00PM-12:00AM
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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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The Jazz Foundation of America presents: Amina Figarova Sextet
- Wednesday, January 31, 2024
- 2:00 PM 3:00 PM
- New Orleans Jazz Museum
- 400 Esplanade Ave.New OrleansUnited States
The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jazz Foundation of America presents Amina Figarova Sextet Wednesday, January 31st at 2:00 PM CDT inside the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
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 Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in at 2pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
Amina Figarova Sextet
Amina Figarova Sextet, Wherever these words may reach you, undoubtedly the last few years have presented more than their fair share of challenges. The world is still emerging from a global pandemic, political turmoil has divided communities on large and small scales, and a bleak, inhospitable tone has pervaded social media. On her latest album, pianist/composer Amina Figarova strives to move beyond that darkness. With a simple, one-word title – Joy – she expresses the profound emotion that she not only celebrates but tries to spread through a lovely, embracing set of new music. “I really wanted to put an end to all this negativity and pain and suffering,” Figarova says. “I think I can speak for at least 90% of people in the world that music helps us to come through bad and good times. So I didn't want to write about the pain and despair of the past two years. I wanted to look forward.” Due out September 23, 2022 via Figarova’s own AmFi Records label, Joy is a return to the acoustic piano setting following the groove-heavy electronic excursion of her previous album, Persistence. The album reconvenes her regular collaborators: flutist (and husband) Bart Platteau, trumpeter/flugelhorn player Alex Pope Norris, saxophonist Wayne Escoffery, bassist Yasushi Nakamura, and Rudy Royston and Brian Richburg Jr. sharing drum duties. Vocalist/ songwriter Sasha Masakowski and percussionist Hasan Bakr make special guest appearances. This meeting of old friends contributes greatly toward embodying the warm spirits that Figarova aimed for with the new album. Add to that mixture ten original songs that exude bright feelings and lyrical melodies, and it would be difficult to find a more apt descriptor than the one Figarova chose to christen the album. While past albums have showcased her penchant for complex, interwoven layers – most memorably, her deft combination of jazz sextet and strings on 2019’s Road to the Sun – here she achieved music that is equally memorable while prioritizing emotion over complexity. “I wasn’t looking to experiment with this album,” she explains. “I simply wanted to bring positive energy, strong melodies and good feeling. I wanted to create an album for people to put on, relax, and enjoy.”That’s not nearly as easy to achieve as Figarova makes it out to be, especially given the virtuosity that this group of musicians inevitably brings to the table. But Joy serves as a reminder that each of them is equally skilled at expressing vibrant passion. Within moments of hearing Bakr’s shimmering percussion on the album-opening title track the corners of the listener’s mouth start to edge upwards, inevitably breaking into a full-fledged smile by the time the bold horn melody erupts. The tune rides forward on an ebullient 12/8 groove that links African rhythmic traditions with those of Figarova’s native Azerbaijan. Opening with Figarova’s delicate touch, the gorgeous, wistful “October Phantasy” is graced by stunning lyrics by Masakowski that touchingly express a mixture of loss and hope. Figarova’s arrangement takes an unusual approach, building gradually in intensity until the belated entrance of Masakowksi’s dramatic vocals. The brisk “Green Blues” references Figarova’s lifelong synesthesia, in which sounds suggest colors and vice versa. Green is the color of Joy, as vividly depicted in the lush, sun-dappled cover art. The glistening “Morning Dew” marvels at the magical and intimate wonders of nature, while “Ruby at Play” is an eccentric ode to the newest addition to the Figarova-Platteau household: a rescued Labrador-Retriever puppy known to gambol around the pianist’s feet as she plays and composes. That household is now split between the couple’s longtime home in New York City and a new headquarters in another of the country’s jazz meccas, New Orleans. It was an evening in the Crescent City, with power out in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida in 2021 that inspired “Suddenly Stars Are Falling From the Sky.” Gazing up at a night sky no longer competing with man-made electricity, Figarova began to sing the title, a melody so string that listeners can sing along even now, with no lyrics penned to the song (yet, anyway – Figarova hopes to rerecord it with a vocalist one day). The fragile “Only Peace Liberates” was also born in New Orleans, as the far-off fireworks on the 4th of July seemed peaceful and reassuring in contrast to the explosive cacophony of a typical holiday in New York. “Road Ahead,” buoyed by the reassuring propulsion of Royston and Nakamura, and the determined “Getting There” both encapsulate the composer’s insistence on moving forward and leaving the past behind. The album ends with the dream-like “Muse,” an ethereal ode to inspiration that draws to a close on a seeking, optimistic note. “Music is therapy,” Figarova says, a sentiment that audience members have shared with her in the past. At a recent performance at New Orleans’ Snug Harbor, a fan approached the pianist to thank her for the 2005 album September Suite. Originally inspired by the September 11 attacks, for this listener the album had been the soundtrack for her recovery after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. “We all live in uncertainty,” Figarova concludes. “My message and my mission are to spread good energy and lift people’s spirits.”
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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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2 PM – 7 PM
Lafreniere Park Farmers Arts Market
3000 Downs Blvd,
Metairie, LA 70003-3957,
United States
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Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots
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NEW DATE: Horses, Hops & Cops will take place on January 31!
Come meet the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales and enjoy fun for the whole family, including a VIP tour, equine soccer game, souvenir photos, food, beverages, and live music!
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14th Annual Horses, Hops & Cops
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
A Benefit for the N.O.P.D. Mounted Unit
N.O.P.D. Stables in City Park
1021 Harrison Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70124
3:30pm – 4:30pm VIP Experience Tour
5:00pm – 8:00pm General Admission (free)
5:00pm Horse stables open for self-guided tours
5:00pm DJ and announcements
5:15pm Equine Soccer Game feat. N.O.P.D. Mounted Unit and Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office (Horse Arena)
6:15pm See the Budweiser Clydesdales (Horse Arena)
6:30pm Live Music from The Wiseguys (Budweiser Stage)
7:55pm Raffle Drawing (Budweiser Stage)
Meet the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales at this fun-filled event that is free for all ages to attend.
Guests will enjoy touring the horse stables, as well as an equestrian soccer game featuring the N.O.P.D. horses, live local entertainment, arts and crafts, plus food and beverages for sale.
CLICK HERE for parking recommendations and information about the NOPD Shuttle Service.
Questions? Email aimee@louisianahospitality.org
Note: This event is an outdoor event. The Horses, Hops and Cops event will follow all City of New Orleans advisories and guidelines that are in place at the time of the event. These guidelines can be accessed at https://ready.nola.gov/home/.
VIP Experience Tour
A limited quantity of VIP Experience Tour tickets are available for both adults and children. VIP Experience guests will enjoy a one-hour guided tour to go behind the scenes with a Budweiser Clydesdale handler, learn about the unique horses, the breed, their special training, state-of-the-art transportation and more. The VIP Experience also includes a tour of the N.O.P.D. stables and information about how this special police force operates year round as a public safety tool for New Orleans. Each guest swill receive a VIP gift bag filled with special items and offers including:
NOPD Patches
TABASCO
Audubon Nature Institute Aquarium, Insectarium & Zoo Passes
Hilton Riverside cookies
Mardi Gras Krewe beads and cups
Items from New Orleans & Company
Items from Coca Cola brands
Stickers and more!
Purchase VIP Experience Tour Tickets
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King Cake Challah Happy Hour
Thursday, February 1st | 5:30pm
Putting your own delicious sugary spin on a mini king cake challah while doing Mardi Gras crafts and enjoying bottomless cocktails with friends? Yes please! Our first-ever King Cake Challah Happy Hour for young professionals, in partnership with Young Adults at Shir Chadash, is sure to be bon temps indeed.
Register Now
818 Howard Ave. New Orleans, LA 70113
New Orleans | USA, 70113
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KERMITS TREME MOTHER IN LAW LOUNGE!!!!!!
Mondays Mike Jones at 6
Tuesdays Irvin Mayfield and Kermit Ruffins at 6
Wednesdays YoshitakeZ2 trio at 6
Thursday’s No Boss Jazz Band at 6 Along with stake night
Fridays ladies night with DJ Tasha at 7
Saturdays Kermit Ruffins at 8
Sundays Smoke Out at 4:20
Call more information text 504-435-8763 ”
- 1500 N Claiborne Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 814-1819
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What does "ubiquitous" mean?
Everywhere
Nowhere
Anywhere
Somewhere
What does "ubiquitous" mean?
Everywhere
ubiquitous (yoo-BIK-wi-tuhs)
Definition: present, appearing, or found everywhere
Origin: from Latin ubique meaning "everywhere"
Example: The ubiquitous presence of smartphones has changed the way we communicate and access information.
Everywhere is essentially the answer to the question "What does 'ubiquitous' mean?" It refers to something that is present, appearing or found everywhere, and is often used to describe technology, advertising, or even certain phrases or trends that have become popularized in our culture. The term "everywhere" implies a sense of all-encompassing pervasiveness, suggesting that something is so widespread and common that it can be found in every corner of the world. This makes the concept of ubiquitousness an important one in modern society, as we continue to develop new technologies and ideas that are designed to reach as many people as possible.
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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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What is the smallest mammal in the world?Etruscan Shrew
Pygmy Marmoset
Hedgehog
Bumblebee Bat
The lightest mammal title goes to the Etruscan shrew (Suncus etruscus), which weighs in at a measly two grams or less. How small is that? It's less than the weight of a dime! Wow! That IS small!
These tiny creatures usually grow to a length of about 2.3 inches or so. Although they're small, they have huge appetites. Etruscan shrews regularly eat twice their own body weight every single day.
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The musicians appearing at the Palm Court are some of the legends of New Orleans music. We have live music five nights a week - dinner 7pm til 11pm. The Palm Court is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays but is available for private party bookings on those days We take group bookings up to 180 persons any day or night of the week. A variety of options are open to such groups and we are very happy to work with our clients to provide their group with a customized evening of entertainment and catering according to their needs.
Reservations Suggested
(504) 525-0200
January 2024
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January 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 HOT CHOCOLATE DAY
Each year on January 31st, National Hot Chocolate Day warms up people across the country by celebrating the timeless cold-weather beverage.
Hot chocolate is a warm beverage made with ground chocolate, heated milk or water, and sugar. In America, we often use the terms hot chocolate and hot cocoa interchangeably. However, the two beverages are different.
Cocoa vs Hot Chocolate
We make hot cocoa with cocoa powder, heated milk or water, and sugar. We're able to do this thanks to a process developed by father and son chemists. For the thicker, more flavorful beverage, we make hot chocolate from ground chocolate containing cocoa butter. It is also called drinking chocolate. Hot chocolate has also been around longer than hot cocoa. In the early 1800s, Casparus van Houten Sr. developed a process to separate the cocoa solids from the butter. His son, Coenraad Johannes made those fats more soluble in water. Together their processes made cocoa powder possible.
But before then, everyone drank hot chocolate. This thicker, creamier beverage often offered medicinal benefits for stomach ailments during the 19th century. In fact, long before the beverage's popularity in Victorian times, it served in ceremonial culture.
However, humans have been drinking chocolate for a long time. The Mayans likely created the first chocolate beverage 2000 years ago. The Aztecs also included a cocoa beverage as an essential part of their culture by 1400 AD. When Europeans began exploring Central and South America, explorers brought chocolate and the beverage back with them to Europe from Mexico.
Make it and Benefit
Hot chocolate can be enjoyed in a variety of combinations, topped with whipped cream or marshmallows. Sometimes a sprinkle of cinnamon or a dash of peppermint makes the chocolate extra special. In the United States, many people enjoy an instant form of hot chocolate. It is made with hot water or milk and a packet containing mostly cocoa powder, sugar, and dry milk.
There are health benefits to drinking hot chocolate. Cocoa contains significant amounts of antioxidants that may help prevent cancer. Studies have shown the flavonoids in chocolate may have a positive effect on arterial health and memory.
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January 31st Celebrated History
1940
The Social Security Administration issues the first Social Security check in the amount of $22.54 to Ida May Fuller.
1949
Chicago's NBC affiliate WNBQ begins broadcasting the first television soap opera. These Are My Children aired for 15 minutes a day, five days a week until March 4,1949.
1961
NASA launches Mercury 2 on a suborbital mission with a chimpanzee on board. The chimp, named Ham, survives the 16-minute 39-second flight.
1961
The Misfits directed by John Huston and starring Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe, and Montgomery Clift premiers in Reno, Nevada. The intense love story was the last completed film for both Gable and Monroe.
1988
Doug Williams became the first African American to start and win a Super Bowl. Playing for the Washington Redskins, he led Washington to a 42-10 victory over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXII.
January 31st Celebrated Birthdays
Zane Grey - 1872
The popular author wrote about the American frontier and was one of the first widely-read western novelists. He wrote over 80 books, but some of his most popular were Riders of the Purple Sage, The Last Trail and The Lone Star Ranger.
Ella Cara Deloria - 1889
The Dakota Sioux educator dedicated much of her career to recording and translating the dialects, texts, myths, and ethnography of the Sioux culture and languages. She also wrote several books including Iron Hawk, Speaking of Indians, and Waterlily which was published posthumously.
Don Hutson - 1913
The professional football player played 11 years as a receiver with the Green Bay Packers.
Jackie Robinson -1919
In 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play in Major League Baseball when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers. He played 10 seasons with the MLB.
Norman Mailer - 1923
The prolific award-winning writer was known for his novels, plays, and films. He won two Pulitzer Prizes and the National Book Award.
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Throughout the 1980's the Holmes Housewares Department created many New Orleans/Southeast Louisiana items with various designs and motifs. This collection came under the heading of "Bayou Banquet." It ranged from aprons to ceramic table top items to even posters and puzzles. The top selling item were these wonderful large crab double handle gumbo bowls. Art is by Joyce Hensley.
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Intersection of Bourbon and Conti in the French Quarter in New Orleans in the 1960s
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New Orleans, 1910: Royal Street, with cast iron galleries, sett-stone paved streets, horse wagon, and "Uneeda Biscuit" billboard.
Photos by Olive Percival via UCLA Digital Library
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1905: The Spanish Fort Bath House
For those trapped in New Orleans during the summer of 1905 when the city was quarantined for what would be the last outbreak of yellow fever in the country, they could take some pleasure and comfort from a trip out to Spanish Fort and a visit to the bath house located over Lake Pontchartrain. Dr. Edmond Souchon snapped this photograph
se trapped in New Orleans during the summer of 1905 when the city was quarantined for what would be the last outbreak of yellow fever in the country, they could take some pleasure and comfort from a trip out to Spanish Fort and a visit to the bath house located over Lake Pontchartrain. Dr. Edmond Souchon snapped this photograph
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Arthur Hardy
48th annual MARDI GRAS GUIDE IS AVAILABLE
While our 2024 issue begins general distribution on
December 26, these outlets have them in stock NOW.
BEADS BY THE DOZEN 333 Edwards Ave. Harahan
PLUSH APPEAL 2812 Toulouse New Orleans
TJ CARNIVAL SUPPLIES 28 Fairfield Gretna
MARDI GRAS BEADS FACTORY 1145 Hwy 90 West Bridge City
JEFFERSON VARIETY 239 Iris Ave. Jefferson
BARNES & NOBLE 3721 Veterans Metairie
BARNES & NOBLE 16018 West Bank Expressway Harvey
BARNES & NOBLE 3414 Hwy 190 Mandeville
BLUE HARBOR MARKET 2963 Hwy 190 Mandeville
LITTLE MISS MUFFIN 766 Harrison Ave. New Orleans
ROSELYNNS HALLMARK 800 Metairie Rd Metairie
TJM’S 3605 N. CAUSEWAY Metairie
BARNES & NOBLE in Baton Rouge and Lafayette
Copies may also be ordered online from
https://store.nola.com/collections/mardi-gras
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KING CAKE HUB 2024
King Cake Hub
Contact: Jennifer Samuels, King Cake Hub
(504) 616-6739 (cell)
JennSamuels@gmail.com
NEW ORLEANS, LA, Calling all King Cake Enthusiasts. Jennifer Samuels, owner of King Cake Hub King Cake Hub at 1464 S. Broad. The doors open and the party starts again welcome
This will be King Cake Hub’s sixth year selling a wide assortment of the best king cakes you have ever and never tasted and will include a variety of more than 70 cakes from Bittersweet, Breads on Oak, Brennan’s, Bywater Bakery, Caluda’s, Cannata’s, Caywood and Randazzo Bakery, District, Hi Do Bakery, Gracious, Joe Gambino’s Bakery, NOCCA, Sugar Love, Nolita, Mad Matter Bakery, Marguerite’s King Cakes, La Vie En Rose and more as well as a number of king cake related sweets and other merchandise.
King Cake Hub will be open daily from 8:30am until 6:00pm daily beginning January 6 through Lundi Gras. Delivery will be available through D’livery and is scheduled to start the week of 1/8. King Cake Hub will only be operating out of the Zony Mash location to ensure our loyal customers get that wonderful overwhelming experience that is King Cake Hub! Stay tuned for more info via King Cake Hub’s social media sites on Facebook and Instagram.
1464 S Broad Street, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
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Historic New Orleans Collection
By: Amelia Hervey
HNOC'S NEWEST EXHIBIT
A new exhibit titled A Mystic Brotherhood: Fraternal Orders of New Orleans will be debuted by The Historic New Orleans Collection . until May 10, 2024. Admission will be free with a ticket reservation.
[Provided by Gambel Communications]
This exhibit will explore fraternal organizations such as the Freemasons and Odd Fellows, whose history has often been hidden, and highlight how they have shaped today's city. Visitors will recognize many familiar New Orleans names within the exhibit, including William C. C. Claiborne, Oscar J. Dunn, and Homer Plessy. It will also be possible to learn about the numerous landmarks around the city where certain historical events took place.
The exhibit will be a companion to Mystery and Benevolence: Masonic and Odd Fellow Folk Art, which is a traveling exhibition debuting on February 16, 2024 and running until May 10, 2024. Organized by the American Folk Museum in New York, from the Kendra and Allan Daniel Collection, this exhibition is toured by International Art & Artists from Washington, DC.
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Mid-City, Thursday MarketNext Market: February 1, 2024
Hours: 3-6 pm (winter hours)
Lafitte Greenway
500 N. Norman C. Francis Parkway at the Bayou
Directions and Parking
The Thursday Market is located in Mid-City on the Lafitte Greenway, right by the start of Bayou St. John. Across from Parkway Bakery and Tavern, the market is at the intersection of Lafitte Ave and N Norman C Francis Parkway. There is plenty of street parking in the neighborhood surrounding the market.
RTA bus route 32: Leonidas-Treme passes right by market! Click here to view more details.
Hours
The Thursday Mid-City market is currently operating under winter hours of 3-6pm (November 9th, 2023 - March 14th, 2024). Regular Thursday market hours of 3-7pm will resume in March following the return of Daylight Saving Time, bringing back an extra hour of light in the evening.
No Cash? No Problem!
All of our vendors accept cash and tokens. Swipe for tokens on-site at the orange Welcome Tent with debit, credit, or EBT SNAP.
Shop with SNAP!
Market Umbrella implements fresh food incentive programs such as Market Match, which doubles SNAP dollars spent at market for the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables. Starting January 1st, 2023, market match will be unlimited, allowing us to match each EBT dollar being swiped for on-site at the orange Welcome Tent.
Between June and the end of November, certified market vendors accept Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers for both seniors and WIC participants. Market Umbrella is able to double FMNP benefits with tokens on-site at the Welcome Tent.
Location on the Lafitte Greenway
In the fall of 2020, the Thursday market moved to its new home in New Orleans' vibrant Mid-City neighborhood! Located at the Lafitte Greenway and Bayou St. John, it operates year-round.
Check out the responses to Lafitte Greenway's public survey regarding use of the new Lafitte Greenway Plaza - we are thrilled about the overwhelming support for a farmers market in the space!
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MID-CITY Vendors Scheduled for Thursday
Isabel's Tamales and Produce
Leo's Bread
T&R Dairy
Slicey McSlicer
VEGGI Coop
Helens House
Pearl River Pastures
Buttery Spell
Monica's Okra World
Pete & Clara's Seafood
Applied Arts Coffee
NOLA Botanical Tea
Costantini Pasta
Powers Beekeepers
Passion Flour
Casa Borrega
Take Box
Sassy Cajun Spices
Johndales Farm
Roulaison Distilling Co.
Paella NOLA
JuiceSEE
Gingerbooch
La Vie En Rose
Sprout NOLA
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Drew Brees-owned Smalls Sliders to open Metairie location in February
CityBusiness Staff Reports
Photo courtesy Smalls Sliders.
Drew Brees has a busy next two weeks. This week, Brees will reign as king of Washington Mardi Gras in D.C. Next week, his Smalls Sliders Metairie location will open on Thursday, Feb. 1, in the Clearview City Center at 4580 Veterans Blvd.
The grand opening will be celebrated with a ribbon cutting hosted by the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce at 10 a.m on Feb. 1. This is the first Smalls Sliders location for the former New Orleans Saints quarterback and Super Bowl MVP. Brees owns the Metairie location, along with former Purdue football teammates Jason Loezel and Ben Smith.
The three originally announced the partnership in May 2022.
“Drew has been an integral part of Smalls Sliders since its inception, and we are thrilled to celebrate his first Can opening,” said Maria Rivera, CEO of Smalls Sliders. “His passion and commitment to our vision and values have been a driving force of our growth and brand culture, and we are proud to partner with him in Metairie and beyond.”
The Smalls Sliders chain, which serves cheeseburger sliders and waffle fries through drive-thru and walk-up options, will open 40 restaurants in 2024 across the Southeast. Smalls Sliders opened its first signature ‘Smorange’ colored Can in 2019. Smalls Sliders has more than 160 Cans open or under development.
“We’ve seen the excitement surrounding the Smalls brand, and it has only heightened around our grand opening,” said Melissa Kernaghan, director of operations at Boilermaker Ventures and local operator of the Smalls Sliders in Metairie. “Smalls has become a staple within Louisiana communities, and people truly feel connected to the brand. We aim to continue building upon the Smalls fanbase within Metairie and look forward to becoming an integral part of people’s lives.”
Small Sliders joins the many business ventures that Brees has become involved in since he retired following the 2020 NFL season. In January 2024, Brees opened Surge Entertainment in Baton Rouge. He also owns Stretch Zone, multiple Jimmy John’s and Dunkin’ franchises and has invested in food delivery service Waitr, Walk-On’s and craft superfood chain everbowl™, among others. Brees also spent one season as an analyst for NBC Sunday Night Football following his NFL retirement.
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FREE Admission to the Ogden Museum of Art for La. Residents
10:00 am
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Ogden Museum of
Southern Art
925 Camp St.
New Orleans LA 70130
If you are a Louisiana resident you can enjoy the Ogden Museum of Southern Art for free on Thursdays thanks to the Helis Foundation. Great museum with the largest and most comprehensive assemblage of Southern art in the world, establishing the Ogden Museum as the preeminent resource on art and culture of the South.
. Purchase tickets in advance.
Who
All ages
Cost
Free for La. Residents
How
RESERVE TIMED
TICKETS HERE
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Politics with a Punch
is our local version of "Politically Incorrect" and has grown into quite a success story. It started in 2002 and after 154 programs held in New Orleans, Metairie, Covington and Baton Rouge we are celebrating a very special 2024 Election Kickoff Show. Through the years, our show has become a Louisiana Political Comedy Tradition. Punch is a fast-paced, free-wheeling, no-holds barred discussion of what is happening in our region, state and nation. We place a premium on having a good time and expect plenty of laughs as we discuss the controversies and the outrageous antics of our local leaders and scoundrels. We love poking fun at local, state and national politics. Join us!
NOLA LEGEND BENNY GRUNCH STARS ON PUNCH
Don’t miss our upcoming show:
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 1
Doors Open at 6 p.m.; Show Begins at 8:00 p.m.
This will be a great event, so we hope to see you at the Quarter View Restaurant, 613 Clearview Parkway, Metairie. As always, it will be a hilarious and entertaining program. This program will be our 2024 Election Kickoff Show! Check out the exceptional line-up of celebrities that have been selected for this panel:
Tee Ray Bergeron
All-Star Comedian; Local and National Headliner; Punch Favorite
Claston Bernard
Author; Speaker; 2-Time Olympian; Former Congressional Candidate
Benny Grunch
New Orleans Music Icon; Band Leader; Singer; Songwriter
Marshall Harris
Award Winning Entertainer, Producer and Artist
Hon. Liz Murrill
Attorney General of Louisiana
Hon. Laurie Schlegel
Louisiana State Representative, District 82
Mike Weinberger
Founder, Home Defense Foundation
Discount Tickets: $15.00 per person/$25.00 per couple.
If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, purchase tickets in advance online at our website:
POLITICS WITH A PUNCH
ONLINE TICKET STORE
Tickets at the door will be $20 per person/$35.00 per couple.
At Punch, we guarantee everyone will have a good time, and anyone who has attended one of our events can attest to that fact.
For more information, call me at #504-669-6076.
Thanks again for your support of Politics with a Punch. Without you and other friends, we could not have such successful events each and every month.
Sincerely, Jeff Crouere
Host, Politics with a Punch
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WYES New Orleans
Chefs Dana & Christina Honn of Carmo present five courses, paired with wine, influenced by cuisine from South America including a hearts of palm salad; Tacaca, an iconic soup from the Brazilian Amazon; a Peruvian Amazon fish dish; and Cupuaçu Mousse, one of the most popular Brazilian desserts.
Carmo: WYES SEASON OF GOOD TASTES wine dinner
Thu., Feb. 1 at 6:30pm
Carmo, 527 Julia Street, New Orleans
$110pp includes dinner, wine pairing, tax & tip
Purchase your seat at: https://wyescarmosogt.eventbrite.com
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Penny's Cafe
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THURSDAY BUFFET $11.95
All you can eat fried chicken, baked chicken, fried okra, pork n' beans, boiled corn & potatoes, broccoli & bacon mac, cornbread, and dessert!
11am-7:30pm
- 5442 E Judge Perez Dr, Violet, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 272-0262
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Melba's Old School Po Boys
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· 1525 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 267-7765
Meet Artist, Author, New Orleanian
Rene Pierre. Friday, Feb 2 (12-1pm)
Eat at Melba’s. See Rene’s cute mini floats. Get FREE book!
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Sue Foley
Award Winning Blues Guitarist, Sue Foley
Live in New Orleans, One Night Only!
Friday, Feb 2 2024 at ChickieWahWah
Live in Austin Album Release Tour
Show time 8pm
Tickets $20 Advance / $25 Door
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Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce de Leon Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
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2024 Carnival Parade Schedule
Friday, February 2
- Krewe of Cork (3 p.m. French Quarter)
- Krewe of Oshun (6 p.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Cleopatra (Follows Krewe of Oshun)
- Krewe of Alla (Follows Krewe of Cleopatra)
- Krewe of Excalibur (6:30 p.m. Metairie)
- Krewe of Symphony (Follows Krewe of Excalibur)
- Krewe of Eve (7 p.m. Mandeville)
Saturday, February 3
- Krewe de Paws of Olde Towne (10 a.m. Slidell)
- Krewe of Push Mow (Noon Abita Springs)
- Krewe of Pontchartrain (11:30 a.m. Uptown)
- Legion of Mars (Follows Krewe of Pontchartrain)
- Krewe of Choctaw (Follows Legion of Mars)
- Krewe of Freret (Follows Krewe of Choctaw)
- Krewe of Tchefuncte (1 p.m. Madisonville)
- Knights of Nemesis (1 p.m. Chalmette)
- Magical Krewe of Mad Hatters (5 p.m. Metairie)
- Knights of Sparta/Spartan Society (5:30 p.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Pygmalion (Follows Knights of Sparta/Spartan Society)
- Krewe of Olympia (6 p.m. Covington)
Sunday, February 4
- The Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale (11 a.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Carrollton (Follows The Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale)
- Krewe of King Arthur (Follows Krewe of Carrollton)
- Krewe of Dionysus (1 p.m. Slidell)
- Krewe of Barkus (2 p.m. French Quarter)
Tuesday, February 6
- The Culinary Queens of New Orleans (6 p.m. Westbank)
Wednesday, February 7
- Krewe of Druids (6:15 p.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Nyx (6:45 p.m. Uptown)
Thursday, February 8
- Knights of Babylon (5:30 p.m. Uptown)
- Knights of Chaos (Follows Knights of Babylon)
- Krewe of Muses (Follows Knights of Chaos)
Friday, February 9
- Krewe of Bosom Buddies (11:30 a.m. French Quarter)
- Krewe of Hermes (5:30 p.m. Uptown)
- Krewe d'Etat (6:30 p.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Selene (6:30 p.m. Slidell)
- Krewe of Morpheus (7 p.m. Uptown)
Saturday, February 10
- Krewe of Bush (9 a.m. Bush)
- Krewe of NOMTOC (10:45 a.m. Westbank)
- Krewe of Iris (11 a.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Tucks (Noon Uptown)
- Krewe of Endymion (4 p.m. Mid-City)
- Krewe of Isis (6 p.m. Kenner)
Sunday, February 11
- Krewe of Okeanos (11 a.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Mid-City (Follows Krewe of Okeanos)
- Krewe of Thoth (Noon Uptown)
- Krewe of Bacchus (5:15 p.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Athena (5 p.m. Metairie)
- Krewe of Atlas (Follows Krewe of Athena)
Lundi Gras - Monday, February 12
- Krewe of Proteus (5:15 p.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Orpheus (6 p.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Centurions (6:30 p.m. Metairie)
Mardi Gras - Tuesday, February 13
- Krewe of Zulu (8 a.m. Uptown)
- Carnival of Covington (10 a.m. Covington)
- Krewe of Rex (10:30 a.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Elks Orleans(Follows Krewe of Rex)
- Krewe of Crescent City (Follows Krewe of Elks Orleans)
- Krewe of Argus (11 a.m. Metairie)
- Krewe of Elks Jeffersonians (Follows Krewe of Argus)
- Krewe of Folsom (2 p.m. Folsom)
Saturday, February 17
- Krewe du Pooch (12 p.m. Mandeville)
Sunday, February 18
- Krewe of Mardi PAWS (2 p.m. Covington)
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2-2 7:30pm
Le Petit Theatre616 Saint Peter Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
Box Office:504-522-2081 x1
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TODAY AT 11 PM – 2 AM
Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers
Blue Nile
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Family Gras to feature Cheap Trick, Oak Ridge Boys, Amy Grant
By WWL.com
It's classic rock and country music at the 2024 Family Gras in Metairie.
The 16th edition of the weekend festival will take place February 2-4, the "first parade weekend," as it's commonly known.
The festival begins Friday with Cajun fiddle player Amanda Shaw. Zebra, the New Orleans-born rock band, will also play Friday.
Grammy Award-winning artist Amy Grant headlines Saturday, featuring music from her three multi-platinum albums, six platinum albums and four gold albums including her six number one hits.
Classic rockers Cheap Trick will lead into Grant's set. Local artists Mad City and the Creole String Beans are also part of Saturday's lineup.
Family Gras closes out Sunday with Revisiting Credence, featuring Dan McGuinness and Kurt Griffey of Creedence Clearwater Revisited.
The Oak Ridge Boys, on their farewell tour, will perform. So will Tyler Hubbard, formerly of the country duo Florida-Georgia Line.
The event is free to the public, and takes place at Metairie's Mardi Gras Plaza, 3300 Veterans Memorial Blvd. across from Lakeside Shopping Center.
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New Orleans, it’s officially Carnival time and we're getting ready to party on February 3rd with Nelly, Trombone Shorty, Juvenile, and more at the fourth annual Shorty Gras!
The Krewe of Freret presents Shorty Gras: a Mardi Gras ball and music festival all rolled into one. See your favorite national and New Orleans legends play at Mardi Gras World on Saturday, February 3rd for one night only!
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UNEASY LIES THE HEAD THAT WEARS THE CROWN, BUT WHICH ONE WILL WEAR IT?
England’s King Henry II and his Queen Elinor of Aquitaine had four sons, the eldest died, leaving the other three to squabble over who came next. Unfortunately, Henry and Elinor disagreed over which one should take the crown next.
That’s the arc of The Lion in Winter, Playmakers Theater’s next production. Directed by Chase Hefte, the production chronicles the royal gathering at Christmas 1183 as the family meets to hash out the succession. It does not go well leaving Elinor to comment, “What family doesn’t have its ups and downs?”
The Lion in Winter crackles with brilliant scenes between the royals as they plot and scheme and form alliances to promote their choice for king.
The production opens Saturday, Jan. 20 and runs through Sunday, February 4. Saturday performances are at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 and available through www.BonTempsTix.com.
Get Your Tickets Now
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Feb 3, 2024 at 7:00 PM CST
Playmakers Theater
Covington, LA
Get Tickets
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Feb 4, 2024 at 2:00 PM CST
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Join us every Saturday,
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for over 80 local artisan vendors, including produce, prepared foods, jewelry, art, crafts, plants, music and more!
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Feb 3
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ARKANSAS
Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)
PRESENTED BY
11:00 AM CT
Wed.
Feb 7
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TENNESSEE
Knoxville, Tenn. (Thompson-Boling Arena)
6:00 PM CT
Sat.
Feb 10
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ALABAMA
Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)
PRESENTED BY
11:00 AM CT
Tue.
Feb 13
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Gainesville, Fla. (Stephen C. O'Connell Center)
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Gretna Farmer’s Market
Event Date:
Saturday
3
from 8:30 am - 12:30 am
Gretna Market
301 Huey P Long Ave
Gretna, LA 70053
| Enjoy fresh local produce and crafts at the Gretna Farmers Market, every Saturday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, rain or shine, under the covered Gretna Market Building, Huey P. Long Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets in historic downtown Gretna. | |
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Dog Adoption Event - TODAY
~ Every Saturday, 10am-4pm ~
Petsmart @ 1000 S Clearview Pkwy
Big dogs
Small dogs
Puppies
Seniors
Just looking to play with some pups? That's cool too! Need some volunteer opportunities? Sign up! Looking to foster! You're the best!
Hosted by Rolling River Rescue and Greta's Ark Rescue
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Dominic Massa
We're happy to bring a piece of the past back to WYES . GREAT CHEFS OF NEW ORLEANS, the vintage TV series that began WYES’ legacy of award-winning nationally broadcast cooking shows, returns to the station – 40 years after its debut. Tune in Saturdays at 1pm. The original 26 episodes of GREAT CHEFS OF NEW ORLEANS will air on WYES, followed by other episodes of the multi-part series every Saturday.
Thanks to executive producer John Shoup for sharing the series (produced and directed by the late John Beyer) with us. It begins Saturday in the kitchen of the legendary Chef Warren Leruth, and you'll see many other local icons below in the weeks to come. For all the episodes, the distinctive voices of Mary Lou Conroy and Andres Calandria narrate, with original music from the Charlie Byrd Trio, the Dukes of Dixieland and Banu Gibson. LeRuth’s Gourmet Foods Andreas Preuss Marc Preuss Frank G Wong
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- 830 Conti St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 577-2237
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By popular demand, The Professor Carl Nivale Show returns for 3 performances only, Feb. 3rd & 4th at Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts! Tickets available beginning Monday, January 15th at rivertowntheaters.com
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THNOC to host King Cake Connection king cake tasting
Live performances by Tremé Brass Band
WHAT: King Cake Connection tasting
WHO: King Cake Connection
The Shop at The Historic New Orleans Collection (THNOC)
WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 3 from 1-3 p.m.
WHERE: The Shop at the Collection
520 Royal St., New Orleans, LA 70130
HOW: Admission is $15 ($5 for THNOC members), and tickets will be sold at the door.
WHY: Don’t miss a chance to sample locally baked king cakes and Carnival themed treats from the King Cake Connection, a collaboration of Black-owned New Orleans bakeries, at The Shop at the Collection on Saturday, Feb. 3 from 1-3 p.m. Guests will enjoy live music provided by Treme Brass Band and a complimentary cocktail. Attendees will be able to participate in a bling tasting competition to crown their favorite bakery.
Participating bakeries include Adrian’s Bakery, Viola’s, Heavenly Sweets Bakery, B Sweet Bistro and MadiCakez.
"Our partnership with The Historic New Orleans Collection and this event is incredibly important for the bakers and artists selling their products through the King Cake Connection,” says Jalence Isles of King Cake Connection. “It exposes our visitors, who sustain our local economy, to the amazing products offered within our community. King Cake Connection, an extension of Where Black NOLA Eats, aims to increase visibility and cash flow to Black business owners. Currently, Black business owners earn only two percent of the City’s small business income. Partnerships like this one with The Historic New Orleans Collection help amplify our mission and contribute to changing this harrowing narrative."
A variety of King cakes and king-cake themed treats will be available at The Shop at the Collection daily during Carnival season.
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Feb 4
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FLORIDA
Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)
PRESENTED BY
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Thu.
Feb 8
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Nashville, Tenn. (Memorial Gymnasium)
8:00 PM CT
Sun.
Feb 11
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Play4Kay
ALABAMA
Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)
PRESENTED BY
3:00 PM CT
Mon.
Feb 19
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Bryan-College Station, Texas (Reed Arena)
6:00 PM CT
Thu.
Feb 22
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Turner Syndrome Awareness
AUBURN
Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)
PRESENTED BY
8:00 PM CT
Sun.
Feb 25
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TENNESSEE
Knoxville, Tenn. (Thompson-Boling Arena)
11:00 AM CT
Thu.
Feb 29
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GEORGIA
Athens, Ga. (Stegman Coliseum)
8:00 PM CT
Sun.
Mar 3
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KENTUCKY
Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)
PRESENTED BY
1:00 PM CT
SEC Tournament
Mar 6 -
Mar 10
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SEC TOURNAMENT
Greenville, S.C. (Bon Secours Wellness Arena)
TBA
LSU Women’s Basketball 2023-24 Season Television Schedule:
Jan. 29 at Mississippi St.
6 p.m. - ESPN2
Feb. 4 vs. Florida
1 p.m. - SEC Network
Feb. 8 at Vanderbilt
8 p.m. - SEC Network
Feb 11 vs. Alabama
3 p.m. - ESPN2/ SEC Network
Feb. 19 at Texas A&M
6 p.m. - SEC Network
Feb. 22 vs. Auburn
8 p.m. - SEC Network
Feb. 25 at Tennessee
11 a.m. - ESPN
Feb. 29 at Georgia
8 p.m. - ESPN2
Mar. 3 vs. Kentucky
1 p.m. - SEC Network
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Pups & Pints at Chafunkta Brewing Co.
- Recurring Recurring weekly on Sunday
- Time: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Price: Free
- Chafunkta Brewing Company
- 69123 Skybrook Rd., Mandeville, LA 70471
- (985) 869-0716
Make your Sunday a true FUNDAY with Chafunkta Brewery's "Pups and Pints," every Sunday! Bring your dog to the brewery on Sundays and your second pint is free. Don't have a pup or can't bring one? That's OK, as 10% of ALL SALES will go to the Northshore Humane Society.
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Join us here at Palmettos on Sundays from
10 am to 3 pm for an authentic
Louisiana Jazz Brunch.
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JAZZ BRUNCH HOURS
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Come see five of the best mask makers at "The Art of Carnival"! Monday February 5, at the Iberville Cuisine, 821 Iberville - steps from Bourbon Street!!! -11-5.
Other Mardi Gras related artists will be featured, as well!!
Sadly, the Mardi Gras Mask Market is not going to happen this year. A tradition for nearly forty years!!
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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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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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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 #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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Chiefs vs. Niners
The defending champion Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers will face off in Super Bowl LVIII after both teams won their respective conference championship games yesterday.
The Chiefs will be making their fourth trip to the title game in five years after beating the Baltimore Ravens on the road, 17-10. Tight end Travis Kelce caught all 11 passes thrown his way, including a touchdown, en route to breaking Hall-of-Famer Jerry Rice's record for all-time playoff receptions (151). The game turned on a pair of endzone turnovers by the Ravens in the fourth quarter.
San Francisco topped the Detroit Lions 34-31 at home, holding the Lions to seven points in the second half and overcoming a 24-7 halftime deficit to reach their first championship since 2019. Star running back Christian McCaffrey ran for 90 yards (4.5 yards per carry) and two touchdowns.
Super Bowl LVII takes place Sunday, Feb. 11 (6:30 pm ET, CBS), in Las Vegas, with R&B star Usher headlining the halftime show.
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Krewe of Orpheus Reveals Their 2024 Monarchs & Orpheuscapade Talent
By: Olivia Boudreaux
NEIL PATRICK HARRIS & DAVID BURTKA TO LEAD ORPHEUS
The Krewe of Orpheus will be joined by Monarchs Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka on Monday, February 12 to celebrate the 2024 Mardi Gras season. Harris and Burtka will lead the parade, whose upcoming theme will be "Music of the Spheres."
Also joining the Orpheus Monarchs in the parade are Miss USA Noelia Voight, Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava, and the Big Easy Boys. Voight and Srivastava will be riding on the Smokey Mary float while the Big Easy Boys can be seen on the signature Dolly Trolley.
Monarchs Harris and Burtka will lead the parade, which includes 42 floats and 30 marching units, down the traditional Uptown route. The parade will end inside the Ernst N. Morial Convention Center where the party continues at the Orpheuscapade. Joining the Monarchs at the Convention Center will be the headlining performer for the Orpheuscapade: Taylor Dane.
Other performers at the Orpheuscapade include Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, 12 South, and The Mixed Nuts. Playing a variety of jazz, swing, and dance music, there will be nonstop live music and dancing for eight hours.
Tickets are now available to purchase for the Orpheuscapade 2024.
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2024 Full Moon schedule
(all times Eastern)
- Feb. 24 —7:30 a.m. — Snow Moon
- March 25 — 3 a.m. — Worm Moon
- April 23 — 7:49 p.m. — Pink Moon
- May 23 — 9:53 a.m. — Flower Moon
- June 21 — 9:08 p.m. — Strawberry Moon
- July 21 — 6:17 a.m. — Buck Moon
- Aug. 19 — 2:26 p.m. — Sturgeon Moon
- Sept. 17 — 10:34 p.m. — Corn Moon
- Oct. 17 — 7:26 a.m. — Hunter’s Moon
- Nov. 15 — 4:28 p.m. — Beaver Moon
- Dec. 15 — 4:02 a.m. Cold Moon
For instance, almost every month’s Full Moon boasts a name sourced from Native American, Colonial American, or other North American traditions, with their titles mirroring seasonal shifts and nature’s events.
Wolf Moon (January): Inspired by the cries of hungry wolves.
Snow Moon (February): A nod to the month’s often heavy snowfall.
Worm Moon (March): Named after the earthworms that signal thawing grounds.
Pink Moon (April): In honor of the blossoming pink wildflowers.
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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Beau St. Pierre returns as Sir Elton on FRIDAY MARCH 1, 2024 at Jefferson Performing Arts Center with “The One: A Tribute To Elton John”! It’s a night of Elton’s biggest hits, rare B-sides, and stadium anthems! Presented by WCA: The William Credo Agency & Media Group and Legacy Tribute Series by WCA Entertainment
TICKETS ON SALE!
The One
A Tribute to Elton John
Fri Mar 1, 2024 | 8:00 PM
Jefferson Performing Arts Center
6400 Airline Drive , Metairie, LA
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Errol Laborde’s Columns!
When Rex Met Zulu Explains Real Life Stories
That Could Happen Only in New Orleans
METAIRIE – Errol Laborde, author of a new book of his columns titled When Rex Met Zulu, will discuss it at 7 p.m., Monday, March 4, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.
This event is free of charge and open to the public.
In chapters ranging from food and drink to history and ware, this book shares real life stories that could happen only in New Orleans. Errol Laborde was the force behind the now-beloved tradition of Zulu meeting Rex at Spanish Plaza on Lundi Gras before a loud, excited crowd on the eve of Fat Tuesday. He tells that origin story ere, along with other vignettes adapted from his national award-winning Streetcar column in New Orleans Magazine.
Errol Laborde, the editor of New Orleans Magazine, has won more than 25 New Orleans Press Club Awards for outstanding journalism since 1972. He is also the founding president and a current board member of the annual Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival.
For more information regarding this presentation, contact Chris Smith, Manager of Adult Programming for the library, at 504-889-8143
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The Jefferson Community Foundation invites you to participate in the highly anticipated Jefferson Parish Senior Expo, an extraordinary event celebrating the vibrancy, wisdom, and accomplishments of our senior community. The event will be held on Thursday, March 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Pontchartrain Center. Attendance at the Senior Expo is Free and Open to the Public.
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The 2024 French Quarter Festival presented by Chevron:
A Celebration of Louisiana’s Living Legends, April 11-14
40+ Music Debuts, 60+ Culinary Experiences, New Stages, and more!
Big Chief Monk Boudreaux and the Golden Eagles on stage at FQF 2023 photo by: Cedric Ellsworth
Check out What’s New
- Jack Daniel’s Stage in Spanish Plaza: The Jack Daniel’s Stage which has moved to Spanish Plaza on the riverfront includes Water Seed presents the Journey to Funsktar, showcasing a special light show, and the debut of Teedra Moses, and The Original Pinettes Brass Band with Mia X.
- DJ Stage on the Riverfront at the Foot of Canal: A first for Fest and exciting addition for attendees is the DJ Stage which will feature 24 popular DJs from across the city playing a variety of beats.
- Culinary Stage: Popular Chef Kevin Belton hosts the Culinary Stage presented by Kingfish Kitchen and Cocktails on the Riverfront featuring interviews and demos with FQF chefs daily.
- Premium VIP Offerings and Expanded Fest Family Experience: The free festival offers fans a chance to Fest in style with upgraded viewing options including the expansion of the Fest Family Experience from three to four hospitality lounges and tents, and the introduction of Front-of-Stage Passes and parking options that take the hassle out of the day.
- WWL Louisiana Media Stage: WWL Louisiana moves from the New Orleans Jazz Museum to Spanish Plaza and premiers its broadcast stage that will also engage fans throughout the weekend.
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New Orleans.com Stage powered by New Orleans & Company in Jackson Square: An all-star lineup featuring John Boutté, Quiana Lynell and the Lush Life, James Andrews, and more.
- Loyola University Esplanade in the Shade Stage at the New Orleans Jazz Museum: Fans will notice a new presence inside the gates on Esplanade Ave. with the Loyola University Esplanade in the Shade Stage with performances from Astral Project, Iceman Special, and students from Loyola University.
- Ernie’s Schoolhouse Stage: Now located in Aquarium Plaza, it welcomes the debut of Bonnabel High School Concert Band, and more.
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The Rolling Stones are coming to Jazz Fest
by: Raeven Poole
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Rolling Stones are headed to Jazz Fest!
Officials with the New Orleans Jazz &Heritage Foundation announced Tuesday, Nov. 21 that the group will headline the 2024 festival.
Their only festival appearance is set for May 2 as a part of their Stone Tour ’24 Hackney Diamonds.
“‘The Rolling Stones at Jazz Fest’ is a long-held prophecy coming true. The Festival thanks Mick, Keith, Ronnie, and Concerts West, for their steadfast dedication to making this once-in-a-lifetime Jazz Fest magic. The pilgrimage starts today, come get satisfied,” said Quint Davis, Producer/Director of Jazz Fest.
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LSU Athletics is proud to announce its year-long celebration of 100 Years in Tiger Stadium, highlighted by stadium upgrades, events, storytelling initiatives, and a season-long celebration throughout the 2024 campaign.
Tiger Stadium, one of America’s most iconic sporting venues, first opened its gates on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1924. Since then, the Tigers have won 450 contests in Death Valley, which has been home to two Heisman Trophy winners, four national championship teams, and 12 SEC title-winning squads.
Included in the celebration are several upgrades to Tiger Stadium, including a new videoboard and lighting system, as well as other upgrades designed to enhance the game day experience. Other events and celebrations will be announced throughout the year.
The 2024 home schedule features several marquee matchups, including home contests against Oklahoma, UCLA, and Alabama. Information on the full 2024 schedule and season tickets will be announced in the coming weeks.
One of the most legendary stadiums in all of college football, Tiger Stadium has been called “the best place in the world to watch a sporting event” by ESPN and “the pound-for-pound king of noise in college football.”
Entering its centennial season in 2024, Tiger Stadium has been a cornerstone of LSU Athletics and the Louisiana community for almost a century, hosting numerous NFL superstars, Heisman Trophy winners, and Hall of Famers since its opening in 1924. It serves as a sporting, cultural, and commercial hub for LSU Athletics, which contributes an estimated $500 million of economic activity for the state of Louisiana annually.
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Love New Orleans &
She'll Love You Back.
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Frank Stansbury
Lafete News
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