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Frank Stansbury
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Wednesday February 10, 2021 |
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Makin’ groceries, Muses style.
Proceeds from beer sales benefit year-round charity efforts.
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Aunt Jemima brand gets a new name: Pearl Milling Company |
Aunt Jemima products will continue to be sold until June, when the packaging will officially change over. |
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Calling all 2021 Carnival 'Krewes'...House Floats, Yardi Gras, and all local revelers! We're packing up a Parade of Mardi Gras favorites for you to celebrate Fat Tuesday at home! |
MARDI GRAS PARADE PACK
MEAL FOR TWO $90 [$45/PERSON] INCLUDES...
Gulf Shrimp Remoulade with crostini [1 pint]
Louisiana Crawfish Etouffee [1 pint]
Cajun Dirty Rice [1 pint]
Crabmeat Deviled Eggs [4]
Traditional King Cake by Brennan's [1 individual cake]
Cat-5 Hurricane [serves 2 cocktails]
ADD ON FROZEN COCKTAILS!
Frozen French 75 or Frozen RFG Lemonade
Individual (20oz) $8 / Half Gallon $18 / One Gallon $30
Pre-Order by: February 11 at 12 pm
Pick Up: RALPH'S ON THE PARK on Monday, February 15 from 3-5 pm
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City Announces
Roadway Closures for
Week of Mardi Gras
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NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans today announced several road and area closures that will take place during the Mardi Gras holiday. In addition to closures for traffic, some streets will be blocked off to pedestrians as well.
Exterior French Quarter Closure
Between the hours of 7 p.m. and 3 a.m., the New Orleans Police Department will limit vehicle traffic entering the French Quarter to residents, employees, hotel guests, restaurant/retail goers, and taxis/TNCs between the boundaries of Canal Street, North Rampart Street, Dumaine Street and Decatur Street.
Beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, and running through 2 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, the following street closures will be in place:
- Decatur Street: Closure of Decatur Street between Dumaine and Toulouse streets from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. each evening Feb. 12-16, and to 2 a.m. on Feb. 17.
- Bourbon Street: There will be limited access to Bourbon Street between Canal and Dumaine streets from 7 p.m.–3 a.m. each evening Feb. 12-16, and to 2 a.m. Feb. 17. Residents, shop attendees, restaurant patrons and hotel guests staying in hotels along Bourbon Street will be allowed access. However, no loitering will be allowed on Bourbon Street at any time. Additionally, barricades will be in place manned by NOPD officers on nearby Royal and Dauphine streets between Canal and Dumaine streets. Also, marked police units will be stationed at the intersection of Canal and Bourbon streets.
- Frenchmen Street: There will be limited access to the 500-600 blocks of Frenchmen Street from 7 p.m.–3 a.m. Feb. 12-16, and to 2 a.m. Feb. 17. Only residents, shop attendees, restaurant patrons and hotel guests will be allowed access. Manned barricades will be in place.
- Claiborne Avenue: A portion of the interior of the Claiborne Avenue corridor that runs beneath Interstate-10 will be fenced off during this time, ranging from Orleans Avenue to St. Bernard Avenue. No gatherings will be allowed. Traffic will be allowed to travel on Claiborne Avenue during this time.
The Flood Protection Authority-East will close Lakeshore Drive in both directions beginning 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, and reopening Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 5 a.m. During this period, there will be restricted parking available ONLY for patrons dining at Lakefront restaurants. Orleans Levee District police officers will manage the road closure and will be onsite in the vicinity of the restaurants to see that parking restrictions are enforced and to ensure traffic in and out of the area moves as intended.
The following park closures will take effect:
- Jackson Square: Saturday, Feb. 13, through Tuesday, Feb. 16
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Armstrong Park: Saturday, Feb. 13, through Tuesday, Feb. 16. This does not include people driving into the Basin Street entrance to use the COVID-19 testing site or employees reporting to work.
- Washington Square: Monday (Lundi Gras), Feb. 15, and Tuesday (Mardi Gras), Feb. 16 (Washington Square will be monitored on the weekend, and if crowd activity increases, the City will close the park in the interest of public safety)
- Brechtel Park: Tuesday (Mardi Gras)
- Mississippi River Heritage: Tuesday (Mardi Gras)
- Joe Bartholomew Golf Course: Tuesday (Mardi Gras)
No Parking Zones
Between the hours of 12 p.m. to 3 a.m. each day Feb. 12 through Feb. 17, parking will not be allowed on the following streets:
- Iberville Street between Dauphine Street and Royal Street
- Bienville Street between Dauphine Street and Royal Street
- Conti Street between Dauphine Street and Royal Street
- St. Louis Street between Dauphine Street and Royal Street
- Toulouse Street between Dauphine Street and Royal Street
- St. PeterStreet between Dauphine Street and Royal Street
- Orleans Street between Dauphine Street and Royal Street
- St. Ann Street between Dauphine Street and Royal Street
- Bourbon Street between St. Ann Street and Dumaine Street
- Canal Street between Convention Center Boulevard and Burgundy Street
- Frenchmen Street between Decatur Street and RoyalStreet
- Decatur Street between Dumaine Street and St. Louis Street
All NOPD personnel will be in operation during this period, along with Louisiana State Police personnel on hand to assist NOPD in implementing this plan. Officers will be instructed to break up congregating crowds, with possibility of ticketing or arrest for those who do not comply.
In accordance with restrictions announced last week by Mayor LaToya Cantrell, all bars operating in the City of New Orleans must close from Feb. 12 through 2 a.m. to Feb. 17. Also, no go-cups of alcohol are permitted in the city and no package liquor sales are allowed in the French Quarter area. The NOPD will be patrolling for any violations of these restrictions. Also, there will be no live musical performances allowed anywhere in the city, including in the French Quarter.
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How to Make a Dong Phuong Style King Cake |
Murmurs of Ricotta shares her easy, step-by-step recipe for brioche & butter cream King Cake, inspired by Dong Phuong Bakery's famous (sold out!) version
Celebrate a quarantined Carnival season by making your own Mardi Gras King Cake at home. Maria Do, the recipe developer and food blogger behind Murmurs of Ricotta, shares her award-winning homemade King Cake with us in this video, inspired by her hometown bakery Dong Phuong in New Orleans, which has already sold out of its famous king cakes for the entire 2021 season. Do's recipe makes a fluffy and moist brioche dough with cream cheese icing that has gained popularity by home bakers in Louisiana and across the country this year.
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City of New Orleans Mobile Testing
If you think you've been exposed, please quarantine yourself until you receive your test results.
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Wednesday
February 10, 2021
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There have been 117 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and one new death in New Orleans since yesterday |
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HELPING HEEL THE ROUTE WITH MUSES SHOES |
Only a Lucky Few Will Win a Rare 2021 Muses Shoe
Even Though the Parade is Canceled!
The Krewe of Muses recognizes the huge impact that Mardi Gras has on the businesses along our parade route which are already hurting due to Covid. We want to help support them with our glitter shoe lottery – Stilotto!
Here’s how to play:
Stilotto runs from January 20th to February 10th. Check out the list and map of participating businesses below.
Visit participating businesses and find (or ask for) the Muses placard. Scan the QR code to pull up the Stilotto entry form.
You can enter once per day at each business. Note: If you enter more then once per day at a business, the computer will discard the extra entries. Maximum prize of three shoes per winner.
Each participating business will have one Stilotto winner. Winners will receive a coveted Muses glitter shoe. The more businesses you visit each day, the better your chances!
Muses will draw the winners on Muses tHERsday – February, 11th. Winners will be announced on this website and will receive a notification email.
All shoes must be picked up at a socially distant drive-by at the Muses Den (address to be provided later) between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 14th.
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Weekly Wednesday
Steak Night!
2-10-21
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Pre-Order Your Steak TODAY!
NEW STEAK This Week...
PRIME GRILLED STRIP STEAK w/ chimichurri sauce, sautéed green beans, Lyonnaise potatoes $19
add on 1/2 Bottle of Hartford Court, Russian River Valley, Pinot Noir $15
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Covington Farmers Market - Wednesday Lunch Market |
2-10-21
- Recurring Recurring weekly on Wednesday
- Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Price: Free
- Covington Trailhead
- 419 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, LA 70433
- (985) 966-1786
Produce in season and prepared foods for lunch or take-away. Held at the Covington Trailhead.
The Covington Farmers Market is held twice weekly, all year-round: 10am-2pm Wednesdays at the Covington Trailhead, 419 N. New Hampshire St. and 8am-12pm Saturdays at 609 N. Columbia St, on the side lawn of the Covington Police Department. These events are rain or shine.
Wednesday market vendors sell prepared foods, lunches to-go, and some fresh produce, and occasionally features live music and cooking demos. Saturday market vendors sell vegetables, fruit, dairy, poultry, seafood, beef, wines, herbs, honey, baked goods, prepared foods, pastries, doggie treats, soaps, potted plants and more.
The public is invited to enjoy live music from the quaint gazebo as they shop for fresh and prepared foods, sample weekly cooking demonstrations, or just have a seat with a cup of coffee and enjoy the music and atmosphere. Occasional visits by area food trucks, too.
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Storyland: Open Wed. – Sun. 10am to 4:30pm (last entry at 4pm); limited admission; tickets on this link; limited admission
- Other Park playgrounds will open over time and will be announced on Park website and social media.
Open Wed. 10am to 8pm and Thurs.- Sun. 10am to 4:30pm; Wednesday is free entry for LA residents courtesy of The Helis Foundation;
City Putt; open Wed. – Sun. noon to 7pm
Café Du Monde: Open 7 days week, 8am to 8pm, take-away only
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11 AM CST – 4 PM CST
'tit Flea, a teeny tiny Bywater bazaar
701 Louisa St, New Orleans, LA 70117-6734, United States
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701 Louisa St, New Orleans, LA 70117-6734, United States
Today at 11 AM CST – 4 PM CST
Price: Free · Duration: 5 hr
Public
'tit Flea is a teeny tiny Bywater bazaar located at 701 Louisa, across from Markey's Bar.
This inclusive outdoor market was created to support small businesses and is comprised of artisans, creatives, merchants, and spiritual workers.
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Darlings, It is
Mardi Gras Time!
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Just a reminder- Due to COVID 19 and the safety of my guests, sitting is very limited for my 15th annual MASKED "It Carnival Time Round Table Luncheon on Wednesday, February 10 at noon at Andrea's in Metairie. Live music led by talented pianist Jim Walpole with Al "Carnival " Johnson,, Suzaune Kee McKamay, and others, and only $55 for a gourmet -bottomless champagne. I encourage all to don your beautiful mask and carnival outfit for our judges.
One of the prizes will be a delicious Ideal Supermarket Tres Leches King Cake. All Covid-19 social distance will be observed and tables of six or eight. Make your reservation now before it is sold out by Zelle (Chase) Venmo or by sending a check to Margarita Bergen, 811 Marigny Street, Unit C, New Orleans, Louisiana 70117. Credit will be given to all of those that have paid for other RTL. Have a blessed, peaceful, and a blessed January 2021. It is going to be a very memorable fun-l
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1 PM CST – 5 PM CST
Luling Market at the Westbank Bridge Park
13825 River Rd, Luling, LA 70070-6219, United States
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The German Coast Farmers Market’s Westbank market takes place every Wednesday afternoon from 1-5pm at the Westbank Bridge Park on River Rd. in Luling. We’ll have lots of fresh, locally grown Fruit & Vegetables, Local Raw Honey, Chicken and Duck Eggs, fresh Sausages, Jams, Jellies, Pepper Jellies, Pickled Items, Salsa, Dips, Baked Goods, Infused Olive Oils and Vinegar, Crafts, Plants, Fresh Specialty Hot Foods such as Hot Tamale, plus lots more |
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New Orleans Jazz Museum
400 Esplanade Avenue
New Orleans
Watch on Facebook.
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2 PM CST – 3 PM CST
Gregg Stafford & Black History Month Presented by Tito's
Facebook Live
Online with Facebook Live
Today at 2 PM CST – 3 PM CST
Price: Free · Duration: 1 hr
Public
The New Orleans Jazz Museum is excited to offer free virtual programs celebrating Black History Month this February. Our offerings will include four virtual mentorship programs by leading New Orleans musicians and culture bearers. The performance by Gregg Stafford will stream on Tuesday, February 9, at 2PM.
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5 PM CST – 6 PM CST
Bo Dollis & The Wild Magnolias Live from the Jazz Museum Balcony!
Online with Facebook Live
Today at 5 PM CST – 6 PM CST
Price: Free · Duration: 1 hr
Public
Bo Dollis and the Wild Magnolias will perform live for the New Orleans Jazz Museum's socially-distant courtyard concert series on Tuesday at 5pm CST.
Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for their weekly Courtyard Live-stream Concert Series, in which dynamic jazz musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum’s balcony! Tune in every Tuesday at 5pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
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To book your experience, please follow the steps below. |
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2-10-21
We're sorry, Spirited Head Dress Workshop is completely sold out!
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February 10
Spirited Head Dress Workshop.
4 pm. $50.
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Hosted by Heather Doyle.
February 11: Spirited Mask Making Workshop. 4 pm. $50.
Thursday, February 11, 2021
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
LOCATION
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CONTACT INFO
1 Palm Drive
New Orleans, LA 70124
504.482.4888
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City Park to host first-ever “Floats in the Oaks”
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‘Floats in the Oaks’ is a once in a lifetime opportunity for visitors to view iconic floats from various Mardi Gras krewes all in one place and it will give our region the opportunity to experience a part of Mardi Gras during this historic year. Families can safely participate in a parade-type event, by viewing stationery floats from their cars, while also supporting City Park. We hope participants will wear Mardi Gras costumes and decorate their cars. Additional elements of this experience are still developing.
Krewes already involved in supporting City Park: Rex, Zulu, Bacchus, Hermes, Thoth, King Arthur, Argus, Alla, Morpheus, Iris, Pygmalion, Mid City, Tucks, Femme Fatale, Babylon, Druids, Carrollton. Kern Studios, Rizzuto and Company, Ducote Designs, and PFJ Floats will assist with transportation of parade units. More are joining the 'Floats in the Oaks' krewe daily!
When:
February 7th through Sunday, February 14th
Weekdays 5pm -10pm and Weekends 1pm - 10pm
Pricing:
Tickets for ‘Floats in the Oaks’ and Add-On experiences are limited and all tickets must be purchased in advance and online only.
Saturday - Sunday: 1 pm to 5 pm - $10 per car
Monday - Sunday: 5pm to 10 pm - $20 per car
Grandstand Experience Add-On - $15 per person
Park Parade Pack - $12 (pack made for 2 people)
Vehicle height cannot exceed 11 feet. No limos, mini-buses, bikes, or pedestrians are allowed on the route. 8 people per vehicle. Everyone participating must be in a seatbelt.
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Wednesday Bike Nite at Daisy Dukes
2-10-21
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- Daisy Dukes
- Recurring Recurring weekly on Wednesday
- Time: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Price: Free to enter
- Daisy Dukes
- 1200 W Causeway Appr, Suite 13A, Mandeville, LA 70471
- (985) 951-2140
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Hidden Treasures:
Carnival Edition
Wednesday, February 10th
6 p.m. Wayne Phillips
Zoom Only
For all you hardcore Carnival fanatics, join the Friends of the Cabildo and the Louisiana State Museum for one-night only as they open the impressive Carnival Collection for an exclusive behind-the-scenes viewing of historic costumes and other rarely seen artifacts. Wayne Phillips, Curator of Costumes and Textiles for the Louisiana State Museum, will guide you through an in-depth, first-hand look at Carnivals of years past this year through zoom! Guests that cannot watch the live showing will be still be able to watch the recording after through a zoom recording.
Hidden Treasures of the Louisiana State Museum: Carnival Edition takes place Wednesday, February 10th at 6 p.m. Cost is $30.00 per person or $20.00 per person for members. A link will be provided before the event via email as well as a recording will be provided the next day and guests will have 60 days to watch the presentation.
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February 10 2021
Hidden Treasures:
Carnival Edition
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Presented by Friends of the Cabildo
Join the Friends of the Cabildo and the Louisiana State Museum for one-night only as they open the impressive Carnival Collection for an exclusive behind-the-scenes viewing of historic costumes and other rarely seen artifacts.
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To participate in the event register at |
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7 PM CST – 8 PM CST
New Orleans Architecture: Carrollton - Robert J. Cangelosi
Online Event
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Today at 7 PM CST – 8 PM CST
Price: Free · Duration: 1 hr
Public
Octavia Books invites you to join us on Zoom a special virtual event with Robert J. Cangelosi Jr. presenting CARROLLTON, the newly released 9th volume of the Friends of the Cabildo NEW ORLEANS ARCHITECTURE series. He will be in conversation with Sandy Baptie.
An essential reference guide to one of New Orleans’s most iconic Uptown neighborhoods, New Orleans Architecture : Volume IX: Carrollton documents the remarkable architectural history of the former city of Carrollton, once the seat of Jefferson Parish and now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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3143 Ponce De Leon St,
New Orleans, LA 70119
504 304 0635
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From Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the wine of popes and kings, to the easy-drinking bottlings of Côtes du Rhône adored worldwide, the hedonistic wines of the Southern Rhône are familiar friends. As a whole, they share a lusciousness of fruit, enticing spice and earthy characteristics with the most dynamic generally hailing from the region’s mighty crus. A cru, which translates to “growth” in French, designates a legally demarcated region that’s recognized for its quality and distinctive terroir. Cru wines, labeled solely by their appellation such as Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Lirac, Tavel, Rasteau, are the elite; they’re positioned above wider regional classifications like Côtes du Rhône or Côtes du Rhône Villages. This designation proves both a reward and challenge to winegrowers - it imposes strict yield limits and mandates laborious quality measures.
But besides all of those well known Crus, the Rhone has some smaller appellations and production styles that are a bit off the radar. Did you know there is a sparkling wine appellation in the Rhone? And while white Rhones are a rarity (only 5% of all wine produced) they offer the same richness of fruit as the reds and are perfect for those who enjoy fuller bodied white wines. Then there is the tiniest appellation in the Rhone for red wines, Beaume des Venise - only 27 hectares so as you can imagine, the wines are hard to find.
So besides having a great supply of the well know wines from the region, check out our unsung heroes! Same approachability, same deliciousness just more rare and smaller quantities...
Domaine Achard-Vincent Clairette de Die Legend says that the process to make the sparkling wines of the little known region of Clairette de Die was found accidentally by a Gallo-Roman shepherd. He was using the cool waters of La Drôme river to chill a jar of local wine. The jar was forgotten and left in the cold water over the winter. Upon finding it in the spring, it was found to be carbonated, or pétillant, which roughly translates into English as “sparkling”. Following the original discovery, Gallic tribes left jars of the wine in rivers over the winter and then recovered them in the spring. Among the most well-known of Clairette de Die’s producers today is the tiny Domaine Achard-Vincent. Jean-Pierre Achard, and his son, Thomas, descend from five generations of growers. The domaine has farmed organically since Thomas’s grandparents were directing it, although it is now officially certified as both organic (since 1982) and biodynamic (since 2007). They only produce the traditional sparkling wines of the region and this brut bottling is a dry wine made exclusively from Clairette, crafted by the méthode traditionnelle that is also used in Champagne.
Domaine de Durban Beaumes-de-Venise Rouge - When you walk through the high-altitude vineyards at Domaine de Durban a handful of the soil reveals shards of ancient Roman roof tiles and medieval pots - wine has been a part of the culture here for millennia. Jacques Leydier bought the property in the 1960s when the farm had fallen into disrepair. Today, Henri and Philippe Leydier run the domaine and this magical spot has assumed a higher purpose, producing some of the most memorable wines of the Southern Rhône. The blend is 70% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre made from sustainably farmed 50 year old vines, hand harvested, native yeasts and bottled unfiltered, unfined - it is a gorgeous, velvety expression of a Rhone Valley red.
Domaine de Saint-Cosme “Les Deux Albion” Blanc Château de Saint Cosme is the leading estate of Gigondas and produces the benchmark wines of the appellation. Wine has been produced on the site of Saint Cosme since Roman times, evident by the ancient Gallo-Roman vats carved into the limestone below the château. The property has been in the hands of the Barruol family since 1490. Louis Barruol took over from his father in 1992 making a dramatic shift to quality and converting to biodynamics in 2010. This white is a new project for the winery with its first vintage being 2016. The grapes come from 10-hectares near Violès, directly across the Ouvèze River from Gigondas where there is a high level of limestone. It is a blend of the predominant varieties of the region - Viognier, Picpoul, Marsanne, Clairette and Ugni Blanc and shows the salty minerality typical of limestone terroir with notes of dried apricots and white flowers.
Love the Southern Rhone? We do too! Check out some of our favorites in stock and arriving this week. Prices range from $13.99 to $113...
Domaine de Chateaumar Rose
Vieux Telegraph La Crau Chateauneuf du Pape
Domaine Vallot, Côtes du Rhône Le Coriançon
Gonnet Cotes du Rhone Rouge
Gonnet Cotes du Rhone Rose
Chateau de Saint Cosme Cotes du Rhone Les Deux Albions Rouge
Duseigneur 2017 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Catarina
Domaine de Fondrèche Ventoux Blanc
Domaine St. Damien Gigondas Vieilles Vignes 2018
Bonpas Luberon Blanc
Bonpas Luberon Rouge
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Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce de Leon Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
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Ready to taste and learn? Join Michelle on Wednesday, February 10th at 7pm CST to taste and learn about a beverage that is technically neither wine, spirit nor beer, and whose production method is the most complex and precise of all. She will touch upon Sake’s history (including its HOT introduction into the US market), as well as discuss quality levels, types/grades, regions, producers, and pairing tips. After one hour, you will recognize/know the meaning of: Koji, Toji, Fustu-shu, Junmai, Honjozo,, Ginjo, Daiginjo, and my favorite: Seimaibuai (say-my-boo-eye). Even more importantly, you will taste 3 high quality, refined and chilled Sakes.
For more information and to participate and purchase your Premium Sake Package (with a 10% discount), check out Michelle's Eventbrite post -
Tasting with Wine Gal Michelle: What's Hot about Sake?
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Sake in stock:
Homare Taumiura Junmai Ginjo
Konteki Junmai Daiginjo "Pearls of Simplicity"
*Okatayama Tokubetsu Junmai "Namacho"
Shimizu No Mai "Pure Dawn" Junmai Ginjo
Morimoto Junmai Ginjo
Wakatake Onikoroshi Junmai Ginjo
Hinomaru Ginjo
Eiko Fuji Ban Ryu Honjozo "10000 Ways
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wine by the glass
This could be you....enjoying a spritz at our outside tables with your best pooch! Yes we can now serve wine by the glass from our daily specials list for you to enjoy on our patio (15 people max) or our outside front tables (2 people per table). We have a rotating list of wines to choose from AND you can eat your to go food from @1000figs at Swirl! Yay!!!
Covid 19 Update - we are open for pickup, delivery and limited shopping AND you can now have a glass or a bottle on our patio or front tables or we can sell you a glass to go. No indoor consumption is permitted at this time. Please see our rules of engagement posted on the door and feel free to call with any questions, 504 304 0635 and don't forget your mask!
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Walter 'Wolfman' Washington & The Roadmasters
2-10-21
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Every Wednesday Streaming LIVE on StageIt from d.b.a in New Orleans.
Walter “Wolfman” Washington has been a mainstay in the New Orleans music scene since the early 1960s. He cut his teeth backing up some of the best singers and performers in New Orleans history including Lee Dorsey, Johnny Adams, and Irma Thomas before putting together his long time band The Roadmasters, who have been burning down and burning up local and national stages since their first gigs in the 1980s. This new record confirms what fans have known for years: Walter “Wolfman Washington has soul to go along with that fire.
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Krewe of House Floats
Facebook page
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WWOZ will still be celebrating, as always, on our airwaves, though. Hear those classic Mardi Gras songs and sounds from Twelfth Night through Mardi Gras Day (Feb. 16, 2021) at 90.7 FM or wwoz.org. 💜💚💛" |
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House Floats . Down Da Bayou. 2621 Prytania St. New Orleans.
2-8-21. Copyright Frank Stansbury
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Google Map of "House Float" Locations |
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Covington
Business Association
Keeps Us "Rolling"
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We Can't Parade ...
But we can still Mardi Gras!
Take a ride on the wild side… where our homes and businesses become the floats and parade watchers become the riders.
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My free YouTube Mardi Gras series returns for the second year with new episodes, starting with a segment on house floats—ARTHUR HARDY’S GUIDE TO MARDI GRAS.
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Hilton
Krewe of Shoebox Contest
At Hilton Riverside New Orleans we know we can't celebrate Mardi Gras as we traditionally do this year. What we can celebrate is the great Mardi Gras traditions of Self-expression, Creativity, and Giving back to our community.
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Prizes:
Grand Prize: 3 nights stay in a 2 bedroom suite for Mardi Gras 2022 with dinner for 4 at Drago’s
Second Prize: 3 night guest room stay for Mardi Gras 2022 with 2 tickets to Mardi Gras World
Third Prize: Dinner for 4 at Drago’s with 4 tickets to Mardi Gras World
In-Person Raffle: Every entry physically submitted is automatically entered into a raffle for a 3 night guest room stay for Mardi Gras 2022 with 2 tickets to Mardi Gras World
Rules:
The contest is free to enter for U.S. Residents . We encourage entries from people all of all ages, but you must be 18+ to be eligible for prizes. Hilton asks for a donation to the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation to help support the hospitality community which has been devastated by the fall out from Covid-19. The Hilton Riverside will match each donation made to the foundation during the contest period.
All entries must be received by February 12th to be considered for prizes.
Float must be constructed using a traditional cardboard shoebox and can be submitted in person or online. Floats will be judged on creativity by our panel of judges with no preference given to submission type. All physical floats will be on display in the Hilton Riverside's lobby from 2/8-2/16.
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Ready to step up your vocabulary? |
WORD OF THE DAY
PRONUNCIATION: [ jok-uhnd ]
ORIGIN: Late Middle English; Latin
ETYMOLOGY: via Old French from Latin jocundus, variant (influenced by jocus ‘joke’) of jucundus ‘pleasant, agreeable’, from juvare ‘to delight’
DEFINITION:
1. (adjective) cheerful; merry; blithe; glad
Synonym(s): cheerful, happy, jolly, merry, bright, glad, joyful
Antonym(s): sad, unhappy
EXAMPLE: The wedding party was described as witty and jocund.
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NATIONAL UMBRELLA DAY
National Umbrella Day casts a little shade on February 10th. The day honors one of the world’s most useful inventions, the umbrella!
Not only does the umbrella help keep us dry from the rain, but it also protects us from the heat of the sun. Umbrellas can also be used as a fashion accessory. While the umbrella is primarily practical, they also decorate cocktails. These brightly colored paper umbrellas make for fun party favors especially when visiting sunny locations.
Umbrellas have also found their way into the art world. Their color and shape make sharp silhouettes. They also serve as the canvas for art. In movies, umbrellas play a role, too. For example, they played vital parts in both Singing in the Rain in 1952 and in Mary Poppins in 1964.
Interesting Umbrella TidBits:
The word umbrella comes from the Latin word umbra, meaning shade or shadow. Brolly is a slang word for umbrella, often used in Britain, New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa. Bumbershoot is a fanciful Americanism for an umbrella from the late 19th century.
The basic umbrella was invented over four thousand years ago. There is evidence of umbrellas in the ancient art and artifacts of Egypt Assyria, Greece and China.
We can credit the Chinese for being the first to protect us from the rain. Their paper parasols received a layer of wax followed by lacquer that made the umbrella withstand the elements.
One of the first umbrella shops in existence opened in 1830 at 53 New Oxford Street in London, England. The shop, operated by James Smith and Sons, still operates regular hours at the same location today.
In 1928, Hans Haupt’s pocket umbrellas appeared. In 1969, Bradford E. Phillips, the owner of Totes Incorporated of Loveland, Ohio, obtained a patent for the first “working folding umbrella.”
Umbrellas have also been fashioned into hats as early as 1880 and as recently as 1987.
Photographers use umbrellas with a reflective inside as a diffusion device when employing artificial lighting and as a glare shield and shade, most often in portrait situations.
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NATIONAL CREAM CHEESE BROWNIE DAY
On February 10, National Cream Cheese Brownie Day shines a spotlight on an irresistible dessert bar. Combining chocolate and cream cheese has long been a favorite in the bakery. When it’s added to a brownie recipe the results are spectacular.
The brownie has been around since the 1800s but was first documented in 1906 in The Boston Cooking School Cook Book. There are hundreds of cream cheese brownie recipes. However, we also enjoy them cut up into parfaits or mixed into ice cream. Add a dollop of whipped cream, berries or a sprinkle of nuts and fruit and they become a decadent dessert in their own right.
Adding cream to the batter once it’s poured into the pan and swirling it around with a knife gives the finished product an elegant look. It even suggests a celebration when you look at it! No matter how you enjoy cream cheese brownies, we are sure that you will find one that you like.
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On Deck for February 10, 2021
National Days
!February 11, 2021
National Days
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Bart’s wasn’t as much about the food as the party! Sunday nights it became a full blown dance club. Food wasn’t bad but man this place was fun!
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Note the ominous message on the apron of the North Side Skull and Bones gang member.
It reads "Come U repent" "God or Else" "Judgement Day"
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Need help? Here are some tips for streaming from a phone from WWOZ's Video Director. |
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OnlineWire - New Orleans virtual gig calendar |
Virtual gig listings from New Orleans musicians, so you can support and enjoy live, local music. Without leaving home.
While normal gigs are not being held during the pandemic, we'll be updating the WWOZ OnlineWire, a calendar of virtual gigs, in the place of the regular WWOZ Livewire. These are happening on a variety of platforms-- mostly social media. We're sharing links when and where we can.
Many musicians are offering digital "tip jars" via Venmo or other payment systems during these sets. Stay in and support some live, local music! As always, listings are subject to change.
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The Violin Channel to Launch New Original Concert Series
The Violin Channel is excited to announce the launch of Vanguard Concerts, a free 10-episode digital series featuring a lineup of today’s top string players
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Kicking off on February 11th at 5 PM ET, the professionally produced hour-long episodes will air weekly on The Violin Channel’s social media platforms
The Vanguard Concerts lineup includes violinist Joshua Bell with pianist Alessio Bax, the Dover Quartet, Junction Trio, violinist Philippe Quint with pianist Jun Cho, violinists Nathan Meltzer and Kevin Zhu with pianist Rohan de Silva, violist Jordan Bak, violinist Charles Yang with pianist Peter Dugan, violinist Tessa Lark with pianist Amy Yang and guitarist Frank Vignola, and cellist Sophia Bacelar with pianist Noreen Cassidy-Polera and dancer Jamaii Melvin.
Co-produced by VC Founder Geoffrey John Davies, the Alphadyne Foundation, and veteran performing arts executive Charles Letourneau, each concert features a custom look and feel from Creative Director David Katzive.
“Our series was created with the sole purpose of helping artists during this time of crisis,” says VC Founder Geoffrey John Davies. “Not only are we paying them real fees for their performances, but we are also creating the ultimate promotional materials and giving the artists the right to use them at no cost in perpetuity.”
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Tickets for Paradigm Carnival Feb 5th (8:30pm Start Time) can be booked here. |
February 11th - 5:30PM Start Time
February 11th - 8:30PM Start Time
February 12th - 5:30PM Start Time
February 12th - 8:30PM Start Time
February 13th - 5:30PM Start Time
February 13th - 8:30PM Start Time
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Paradigm Carnival
Feb 11th
(5:30pm Start Time)
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Mardi Gras in the garden! All-inclusive costume party in the most unique outdoor venue in the city! Come enjoy Carnival safely!!
Mardi Gras in the garden! Come revel at Paradigm Gardens in a Covid-safe enviornment. A scrumptious five-course Carnival themed meal prepared by the amazing chefs from Karibu Kitchen on our brick, wood-fire oven and grill. Delicious garden cocktails and local craft beers.
And get funky to the pulsating sounds of the K.O.B. Brass Band, DJ Kash, and the BLack Flame Hunter Mardi Gras Indians!
Ticket price includes entry, and all food, drink, and musical entertainment for the evening.
Feel free to BYOB! Must be 21 or older to enter.
This event is outside in a garden!
General Info:
� Funky brass band performance by the Kings of Brass
� Delicious 5-course Carnival themed meal
� Great garden cocktails and local craft beers
� A safe and socially-distanced, outdoor event
� BYOB is also welcome.
� Dates and times: Various dates with two shows each night, 5:30 pm and 8:30 pm
� Duration: 2 hours.
� Venue: Paradigm Gardens, 1131 South Rampart St
� Age requirement: Must be 21 years old or older to attend.
� Accessibility: This venue is not ADA friendly.
� Safety measures: See below
�Dress code: COSTUME strongly encouraged. Casual, formal, festive - all is welcome.
Our commitment to our users and staff
We designed each event to guarantee your safety throughout the experience:
All spaces will be set up with social distancing regulations in mind, including event seating.
Each group of chairs will be separated respecting social distance.
We created contactless experiences:
Tickets feature contactless validation.
Cashless payment options.
No coat checks/cloakroom.
We will ensure that all attendees make use of Personal Protective Equipment:
Face masks will be available at all events.
Hand sanitizer will be available at all events.
Temperature checks will be done upon entry.
Here’s what you can do to protect yourself and those around you:
Stay at home if you are experiencing symptoms.
Respect all safety and health-related signs and instructions.
Stay up to date on safety recommendations from your local authorities.
We will ensure safe interactions between our staff members and guests:
All event staff will wear gloves and face masks.
All event staff will maintain high levels of hygiene through regular hand washing and the use of hand sanitizer.
We will create the safest possible environment:
We will always operate at safe capacities set out by the mayor's office.
We will disinfect our event space frequently.
We will minimize the use of decorative objects and surfaces likely to be shared/touched by guests.
At events, clear information regarding your safety will be a priority:
We will communicate health and safety information at the beginning of each experience, so that every guest will be aware of the guidelines.
All event regulations, including health and safety information, will be available at the venue.
Our employees will be fully trained on all safety measures and procedures.
Report violations or unsafe activities to local authorities.
Please report violations of the Modified Phase Two regulations by filling out this form or calling 3-1-1 (504-658-2299). That includes if you see large crowds or businesses not following the guidelines.
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TASTING ROOM OPEN
February 11
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Our normal hours are Thursday thru Sunday , Noon Until 4pm
Pontchartrain Vineyards
81250 Old Military Rd
Bush, LA 70431
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Feb. 11
New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins Diboll Circle,
City Park,
New Orleans, LA 70179
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Out of an abundance of caution and in consideration of the safety of visitors and staff, NOMA is temporarily revising our hours of operation.
through March 3, 2021, the museum will now be closed Monday through Wednesday.
NOMA will be open to visitors Thursday through Sunday, 10 AM – 6 PM. The Besthoff Sculpture Garden will remain open from Wednesday through Sunday from 9:30 AM through sundown (5 PM). During this interim period, Louisiana residents will receive free museum admission on Thursdays, courtesy of The Helis Foundation.
We are paying close attention to COVID-19 infection rates across our city and state. As per the medical and scientific experts, we are anticipating a spike in January and February following the holidays. NOMA will use this additional day of closure for sanitization protocols, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors and staff.
To ensure social distancing is in place, prepaid, contactless ticketing is encouraged for museum visits.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support!
Susan M. Taylor
The Montine McDaniel Freeman Director
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5 PM CST – 8 PM CST
Piano On A Truck Series at Zony Mash
Zony Mash Beer Project
3940 Thalia Street
New Orleans, LA 70125
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Today at 68°F Mostly Cloudy
Price: Free · Duration: 3 hr
Public
Piano on a Truck Series is presented by Maple Leaf Bar and is happening every Thursday at 5pm in our Spacious Beer Garden! We will have a fun night of Music, Beer, and Food from NOLA Cochon King BBQ.
Here's the lineup for the next couple weeks:
Feb 11th: Andre Bohren
Feb 18th: Steve Detroy
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Thursday, February 11, 2021
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
3700 Orleans Ave
New Orleans, LA
Price: Free
Join us each week for our Free Wine Tasting! Every Thursday form 5 - 7 pm! Crescent City Farmers Market in our parking lot starting at 3 pm!
Live music starts at 6:30 pm!
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Don’t forget Thursdays are always free at Ogden Museum for Louisiana residents, courtesy of The Helis Foundation’s Art for All program!
2-11-21
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Ogden Museum
925 Camp Street,
New Orleans , LA 70130
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6:30 PM CST – 9:30 PM CST
Krewe of Faux:
Mardi Gras Get Down!
22 St Ann Dr, Mandeville, LA 70471-3265, United States
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22 St Ann Dr, Mandeville, LA 70471-3265, United States
6:30 PM CST – 9:30 PM CST
Price: Free · Duration: 3 hr
Public
Bummed about Mardi Gras cancellations? Whooo, cher! Dry those tears and get on over to St Ann Wine & Whiskey for our Krewe of Faux Mardi Gras events!
Schedule of Events:
Thursday, Feb 11th: Steve Arceneaux & Friends @ 6:30
Friday, Feb 12th: The Drama Kings @ 7:30
Saturday, Feb 13th: Krewe of Faux Ball with Four Unplugged - Tickets online!
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THURSDAY,
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
AT 6 PM CST
For The Love of Wine & Cheese - Valentines Wines
Online Event
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Online Event
Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 6 PM CST
Public
Hey Good Lookin'....yeah you, the one with the face xoxo
Acquistapace's is celebrating Valentine's with Wine & Cheese and we want to you join us on Thursday, February 11 at 6 PM
Last event SOLD OUT, so grab your spot early!!!
For this pairing you will receive 4 bottles of wine and 4 cheeses artfully displayed on a cheeseboard prepared by Acquistapace's. Serves 3-4 people as a tasting.
We go live on Zoom at 6 PM Central that evening.
Orders must be placed by Wednesday, February 10 by 5 PM.
Must be 21+ to purchase and participate.
Please install Zoom on your computer or phone before the meeting. Zoom is supported by Google Chrome.
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Millions of people around the world will ring in the Lunar New Year on Friday, February 12th, coinciding with the first new moon of the lunar calendar. While commonly referred to as “Chinese New Year,” many East Asian and Southeast Asian countries outside Mainland China also celebrate the Lunar New Year, including Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Tibet, Bhutan, Mongolia, and the Philippines.
Each country has its own unique traditions and customs, but common to all celebrations are coming together with family and friends, gift-giving, and preparing and eating traditional foods.
The Year of the Ox
On February 12th, we say goodbye to the Year of the Rat and usher in the Year of the Ox, the second animal of the Chinese Zodiac. The Ox is an esteemed animal in Chinese culture and is said to represent hard work, positivity, and honesty.
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Dragon dances, mooncakes, parades, fireworks, red envelopes... most of us are familiar with many of the traditions associated with Chinese New Year celebrations. Lunar New Year is a very big deal in China. Schools and businesses are closed for a whole week and millions of people travel to their hometowns to spend the holiday with family in what is often referred to as "the world's largest human migration." Red is considered a lucky color in Chinese culture, so you will see it in abundance during Lunar New Year festivities.
Speaking of red, those red envelopes, known as hong bao, contain money that is given by elders to children. While the traditional foods prepared and eaten during Lunar New Year vary somewhat by region, jiaozi (dumplings), nian goa (rice cakes), and mandarin oranges are considered lucky foods.
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Concerts can be viewed on the City of Mandeville's Facebook page, as well as the Dew Drop Jazz and Social Hall Facebook page. 7 pm.
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Mandeville Live!Streamed:
A Virtual Concert Series
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In an effort to support local musicians and to celebrate Mandeville's historic treasure of a venue, the City of Mandeville has partnered with Friends of the Dew Drop Jazz & Social Hall to present a virtual live music series in place of the canceled Mandeville Live! and Dew Drop Concert series, which were both canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19. The pre-recorded concerts will be streamed on the dates below;
February 12: The Clarinet Queen of New Orleans, Doreen Ketchen, returns to the Dew Drop's historic stage with her family band.
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3401 North Hullen
Metairie, LA 70002
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The coffeehouse
is serving !
All outdoor and acoustic.
On Friday nights only!
5110 Danneel St, New Orleans, LA 70115
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Join us this Friday (weather permitting) for our Sidewalk Serenade: A socially distant gathering of our Neutral Ground community.
We will invite one or two local musicians to serenade us from a safe distance, outside, as we share stories, laugh, sip our coffee, and sweat profusely.
Please bring cash, so you can support the coffeehouse and also tip the musicians. We miss you, and can't wait to see your beautiful (masked) faces again!
Please socialize responsibly! Masks are required for service, and encouraged while conversating.
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Phil Melancon
at piano of Superior Seafood
St. Charles and Napoleon
Feb 12
Fridays from 5-7
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This is Happy Hour. Drinks are reasonable, oysters are huge and cheap. The place is loud and crowded, so make a reservation
293-3474 or plan on waiting.
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February 12th-14th our dining room is open! We will be serving a 4 course prix fixe Valentine's Weekend menu for $59 per person. Reservations available on OpenTable!
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Gymnastics Ranked Second Heading into Florida Meet |
The LSU Gymnastics team is ranked second in the nation and will take on Florida in a showdown between the top two teams in the nation Friday night in the Maravich Center.
The top meet in the nation in 2021 will be televised on the SEC Network. Bart Conner and Kathy Johnson Clarke will be on the call. All tickets through LSU have been purchased, but fans are encouraged to visit Stub Hub, LSU's official ticket marketplace.
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The Yard on Frenchmen,
405 Frenchmen St,
New Orleans, LA 70116,
New Orleans, United States
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YARDI GRAS
CARNIVAL EXPERIENCE
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The Yard on Frenchmen presents:
YARDI GRAS 2021, the ultimate CARNIVAL EXPERIENCE!
This year Carnival may look a little different. That is why we pioneered a wild 5 day affair, introducing traditional and re-imagined parade route culture to our guests at The Yard.
Beginning with an immersive restaurant atmosphere, the Courtyard and interior dining room will seamlessly transition into an explosion of Yardi Gras throws and wild booty-popping presentations, including an array of characters that aren't your usual suspects. Guests let loose and party the weekend away.
This signature event features a daily CRAWFISH BOIL, indulgent food menu, Yardi Gras drink specials, a variety of special guests and "parade route" inspired surprises, with music to keep the party going from open to close.
DJ Vladimir will be on the decks each day keeping the Yardi Gras vibe alive with Partygoers dancing in their seats and out in the street.
Each night the ACE Brass band, featuring a full (St. Augustine inspired) drum line will be playing in the courtyard. You may not see a single parade this year, but you won't miss the experience if you go to the Yardi Gras!
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A grand opening is planned Feb. 12 at 925 Hwy. 59, Suite 100. PJ’s Coffee has a second Mandeville store at 4480 Hwy 22 along with several locations in Covington.
It is the New Orleans-based coffee shop’s fourth grand opening on the North Shore in the past six months
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This event can be viewed on |
Make sure to visit for a full lineup of celebrity appearances, musical guests, and everything else that will make this virtual celebration one to remember! |
SCHEDULED TO APPEAR
MUSIC
Preservation Hall Jazz Band • Gerald French New Orleans Original Tuxedo Jazz Band • The New Orleans Jazz Vipers • Doyle Cooper Jazz Band • Sam Price and the True Believers • Cha Wa • The New Orleans Suspects • Batiste Fathers and Sons • Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients Leo Nocentelli and George Porter, Jr. (The Meters) • The Andrews Family • Al “Carnival Time” Johnson • Herlin Riley • Marine Forces Reserve Band • Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra • St. Augustine Drumline • Dr. Sick and the Late Greats • George Porter, Jr. • Tulane University Marching Band • Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra
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Emeril Lagasse • Hoda Kotb • Bryan Batt • Walter Isaacson • Ashton Ramsey • Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews • Archie Manning • James Carville • Marcus Spears • Gayle Benson • Jimmy Buffett
CHEFS
Chef Amy Sins • Chef Toya Boudy • Chef Zak Miller
PERFORMANCES BY
Krewe of Rolling Elvi • Muff-a-Lottas • Crescent City Fae
Saintsations • 610 Stompers • Tank and the Bangas
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The parades may be canceled but the spirit Mardi Gras is still in full swing! Get ready for our
3 day virtual event,
Mardi Gras for All Y'all!
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We are excited to support keeping the spirit of Mardi Gras in full swing as we virtually celebrate Carnival and everything we love about it. Mardi Gras for All Y’all is a free virtual 3-day celebration of the New Orleans party spirit that takes place during the Mardi Gras holiday that begins each night at 8 p.m. on February 12, 13, and 14.
Scheduled to Appear
Music
Preservation Hall Jazz Band • Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients Leo Nocentelli and George Porter, Jr. of The Meters • Al "Carnival Time" Johnson • Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra
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Emeril Lagasse • Hoda Kotb • Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews • Archie Manning • Jimmy Buffett
This online event is free to all and will stream live on Facebook, Youtube, and NOLA.com. Don’t miss special messages from the Convention Center and New Orleans & Company on opening night.
Plus, there will be special vignettes about New Orleans’ biggest Mardi Gras krewes, like Rex, Zulu, Muses, and others!
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Mystery in Motion: Masking and Spirituality in Mardi Gras |
On Tuesday, February 9 at 6 p.m., Kim Vaz-Deville, Ph.D., will be part of a virtual conversation about the exhibition, examining how African, Islamic, Native American, and European belief systems have fused to create a set of cultural and artistic practices that are unique to New Orleans and Carnival. Registration is required for the event as part of the Tulane Alumni Association’s “Mardi Gras Goes Virtual” series.
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Mardi Gras exhibit opens; virtual events planned |
In addition to a stunning exhibit in the Presbytere, there also are several virtual programs offered in connection with the program.
This new exhibition inside the Presbytère on Jackson Square examines the direct influence of multicultural spirituality within the carnival traditions of Black New Orleanians. Due to the pandemic, you will not find many Black masking Indians on the streets this carnival season, but you will see their elaborate suits and learn about their use and inspiration inside the museum’s galleries. The exhibit will be on display in time for the Mardi Gras weekend, from February 13, 2021, through November 28, 2021, and will serve as the centerpiece of the museum’s planned programming to celebrate the 2021 carnival season.
“Mystery in Motion is a groundbreaking exhibition highlighting the vibrant carnival traditions of the Black community in New Orleans and it offers an excellent way to celebrate Mardi Gras safely during this current pandemic,” said Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser.
Mystery in Motion guest curators Kim Vaz-Deville, Ph.D., and Ron Bechet of Xavier University of Louisiana explore spirituality in Mardi Gras through the presentation of more than two dozen Black masking Indian suits, carnival costumes, and masking objects produced in New Orleans, juxtaposed with extraordinary African artifacts that are representative of the cultures, religions, and artistry that influenced their creation. These exceptional African objects will be on loan from the collections of the Musée du Quai Branly–Jacques Chirac and Southern University at New Orleans.
“There is so much happening on Mardi Gras day, it is impossible to take in all the sights, sounds, and experiences. The intent of the exhibition is to offer an opportunity to contemplate the spiritual dimensions of African American Mardi Gras masking that are hidden in plain view,” said Kim Vaz-Deville, Ph.D.
Additionally, several virtual events will be held in conjunction with the exhibition that are free and open to the public:
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4 PM CST – 6 PM CST
Phil Melancon & His Baby Grand Piano at 24 frames in Canal Place Mall
Prytania Theatres at Canal Place
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4 PM CST – 6 PM CST
Price: Free · Duration: 2 hr
Prytania Theatre Presents...
Phil Melancon & His Baby Grand Piano at 24 frames in Canal Place Mall
Join us every Tueday & Saturday at our bar, 24 Frames! Phil Melancon takes over our Baby Grand Piano performing your favorite New Orleans Classics & Show Tunes in Phil's iconic New Orleans Style.
The Show Must Go On!
24 Frames Bar at Canal Place
in the Prytania Theatres at Canal Place
333 Canal Street, 3rd Floor
New Orleans, LA
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Jon Cleary New Orleans
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SATURDAY,
FEBRUARY 13, 2021
11:30 AM CST – 2 PM CST
Shangri-la
Mardi Gras Luncheon
Antoine's Restaurant
713 St Louis St
New Orleans, LA 70130
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Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 11:30 AM CST – 2 PM CST
Price: Free · Duration: 2 hr 30 min
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Monthly luncheon with Shangri-La $55pp unlimited champagned three course lunch. SORRY THIS LUNCH IS SOLD OUT! Next luncheon Andrea's same info on price,. Theme Sashay Saturday, war your best Spring Chapeaux gentlemen always welcome - Entertainment Fashion by The Chatter Box
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12 PM CST – 3 PM CST
SATURDAY SUNDAY
CAJUN BRUNCH
Palmettos On The Bayou
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Come enjoy LIVE Cajun music, delicious food, and refreshing cocktails on the Bayou every Saturday thru May.
1901 Bayou Ln
Slidell, LA 70458
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AFTERNOON TEA SERVICE WINDSOR COURT |
Le Salon at Windsor Court will open to offer its signature afternoon tea service on Saturdays and Sundays only. Service will be available between 11:00am and 2:00pm.
Feruary 13, 2021
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Mandeville Trailhead Community Market
February 13
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11 AM CST – 2 PM CST
Joe Krown Live
on the Piano at
Weekend Brunch
Red Fish Grill
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Today at 11 AM CST – 2 PM CST
Price: Free · Duration: 3 hr
Public
Featuring "New Orleans Piano, from Louis Armstrong to Fats Domino" -- live every Saturday and Sunday from 11 am - 2 pm! Thru February
Joe Krown is a resident and is based out of the city of New Orleans. Joe has played the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival every year since 2001 and the French Quarter Festival every year since 1998. He has been nominated twice and won a 2000 New Orleans Big Easy Award in the Blues category. His trio with Johnny Sansone & John Fohl won a 2004 New Orleans Big Easy Award in the Blues category. His Hammond organ trio featuring legendary Louisiana guitarist Walter Wolfman Washington won a 2009 New Orleans Big Easy Award in the Blues Category and a 2009 Offbeat Award for Best R&B/Funk Album. In April 2014, he was honored with a Piano Legacy Award, presented by the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, and for being a "Master of Piano". He is currently touring all over the U.S. and the world as the organ/piano player for the multi-award-winning, chart-topping Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band.
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Concerts on Constance: ROMANCE!
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$20 – $60
An evening of love songs and jazz ballads performed by the Electric Yat String Quartet
Join the Electric Yat String Quartet for an evening of love songs and jazz ballads. Enjoy an intimate setting, beautiful surroundings, and amazing acoustics inside Historic St. Alphonsus Church in the Heart of the Irish Channel.
2025 Constance Street, New Orleans
Social Distancing and Masking will be observed inside the church for the safety of all in attendance. We ask that multiple tickets purchased are from the same household.
All concerts will start at 7:00p.m.
Average time 1 ½ - 2 hours
Parking is available on St Joseph Street in the school yard next to the church. Side entrances will be open.
BYOB and glasses
Open Seating:
-Tables for 2, $60 (15 tables available)
-Pews, up to 4, $20 per person
St. Alphonsus can hold at capacity around 1,500 people. Due to Covid restrictions we are only selling 100 tickets.
Sat, Feb 13, 2021
7:00 PM CST
St Alphonsus Church
2025 Constance Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
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Reserve your table today by giving us a call at 504.821.5009 |
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11 AM CST – 3 PM CST
Brunch with The Degas House & Museum, Your French Landmark!
Degas House
2306 Esplanade Ave
New Orleans, LA 70119
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Experience brunch at the Degas House & Museum, your French Landmark in New Orleans!
Indulge in delicious New Orleans style brunch delicacies with indoor parlor and outdoor (dog friendly) courtyard seating, while enjoying both art and history. We'll have the football game streaming on our big screen in the courtyard.
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Enjoy one of our delicious brunch dishes including one Mimosa or Bloody Mary for $25.
Enjoy Bottomless Mimosas or Creole Bloody Mary's for $15!
Social distancing is not a problem, as we are in compliance with CDC guidelines, so please remember your mask. We have our huge courtyard outside and more space inside for you safety and comfort.
Brunch will continue to run on both Saturday and Sunday every week!
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Who Runs the World, Girls! |
WYES-TV is proud to present a new 26-part cooking series that turns the spotlight on women who are changing the culinary landscape of New Orleans in KITCHEN QUEENS: NEW ORLEANS.
Watch on both Louisiana PBS member stations, WYES and LPB, on Saturday, at 10am.
Each weekly episode will repeat on Sundays at 1:30pm.
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FREE to attend; product prices vary by vendor
Gretna's Farmers Market
Huey P. Long Ave. Between 3rd and 4th streets
Gretna, LA
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February 13
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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To introduce and maintain healthy habits, bring the kids to the farmer's market! Each Saturday, local vendors offer fresh fruits and vegetables, plants and flowers, dairy, meats, baked goods and prepared foods. Live music plays in the background while you shop. Teach your children the value of shopping local--for both personal and community health!
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Camellia City Market
February 13
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- Recurring Recurring weekly on Saturday
- Time: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Price: Free
- Camellia City Market
- 1808 Front St., Slidell, LA 70458
- (985) 640-7112
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Chef Kevin Belton in his new cooking series — KEVIN BELTON’S NEW ORLEANS CELEBRATIONS! |
The 26-part series is a smorgasbord of delicious creations inspired by the vibrant festivals of New Orleans and the surrounding region. The series premieres on WYES on Saturday, at 9:30am. Each episode (26 in all) will repeat on Sundays at 1pm. Contact your local PBS station for airdates and times.
New Orleans is known as the Festival Capital of the World, hosting over 130 festivals each year that showcase the unique food and multicultural heritage of the city. In his new courtyard kitchen at the WYES-TV studios, Belton dishes up his twist on some of the city’s best-tasting food booth favorites, from Breakfast Jambalaya to a Shrimp and Crab Burger.
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February 13
German Coast Farmers Market
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The German Coast Farmers Market is weekly market every Saturday Morning in Destrehan from 8am-12pm at 13786 River Road next to Ormond Plantation.
We’ll have lots of fresh, locally grown Fruit & Vegetables, along with Local Raw Honey, Fresh Farm Eggs, French Pastries, Jams, Jellies, Pepper Jellies, Pickled Items, Homemade Tortilla Chips, Salsa, Dips, Kettle Corn, Fresh Seafood, Artisan Breads, Specialty Hot Foods such as Hot Tamales, Gumbo, Pastalaya, Jambalaya, BBQ plates and sandwiches, plus lots more!
8 AM – 12 PM
13786 River Rd, Destrehan, Louisiana 70047
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Whole Village
Art Therapy, Inc.
2-14-21
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THE EVENT: A virtual shoebox float parade featuring photos of YOUR OWN FLOATS with special guests and puppets to announce the name of the float builder and title of each float. The parade will be featured LIVE, Sunday, February 14th at 11:00am! We will be celebrating the culture of New Orleans, Mardi Gras, artmaking for a mentally healthy community, Valentine's Day, puppets, and FUN!
THE MATERIALS: Krewe Members receive:
-A reserved space in the virtual parade, showcasing your own float! You will be able to submit 3 photos per ticket.
-Your name announced live as the artist as well as the title of your float!
-A free link to watch the parade
-A fabulous packet of decoration materials - to be picked-up at various locations around New Orleans on Saturday, February 6th 10:00am-1:00pm
-An easy instruction sheet with fun and creative ideas
-Access to a video showing lots of ideas for float construction and decoration
-A krewe medallion for you to decorate and wear or hang proudly on your front door for all your neighbors to see!
THE FLOAT BUILDING KIT: Your float building kit will be curated by artists to contain everything you need to create a shoebox float. Each kit contains:
-a shoebox
-craft glue
-markers
-Mardi Gras beads and decor
-various kinds of paper
-sparkly things
-various toys, trinkets, and festive surprises
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Madisonville Maker's Market
- Recurring Recurring weekly on Sunday
- 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Price: Free
- Madisonville Ball Park & Playground
- Pine Street, Madisonville, LA 70447
- (985) 264-2328
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The Madisonville Market, put on by the Northshore Maker’s Market Foundation, is more than just a farmer’s market. It’s a place where the community can interact with local artisans, crafters, farmers, chefs and more as they share their passion for making handmade goods, homegrown produce and prepared foods.
The weekly market takes place each Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Madisonville Park & Playground, located on Pine Street near the 1000 block (closest cross street is Jahncke Ave.). Over 40 vendors offer hot and ready-to-eat foods, chocolates and candies, cookies and baked goods, jams and jellies, sauces and seasonings, flowers, plants, eggs, cheeses, fruits, veggies, local honey and selections by local vintners. Also, you'll find original art, handmade jewelry and accessories, hand-dyed fabrics, hand-sewn leather goods, wooden creations, soaps and body care products, health and wellness items, home decor items, baby clothes and hand sewn masks.
Shopping aside, families will enjoy the nearby playground, and be sure to look for on-site artists and massage therapists when you're ready to take a break from your shopping. There's also a concession stand on the ballfield with bottled water and sodas.
The non-profit Northshore Maker’s Market Foundation partners with local government, businesses, and other non-profit organizations to fund local projects such as the restoration of historic sites in Madisonville, and the education of young adults ages 14-24 in the arts, trades, agriculture, and entrepreneurship through donations, fundraisers, and mentorship efforts, all with an approach of attaining sustainable solutions for healthier living.
The Northshore Maker’s Market Foundation is sponsored by Resource Bank and local small businesses such as Flamjeaux Coffee Co., a small roasting house in Mandeville.
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Pups & Pints BeauxGeaux 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
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1043 Poland Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117-4739, United States
Sunday morning market with all local vendors. Breakfast, produce, and so much more. Check the weekly flyer for vendor list.
Free coffee if you bring a mug.
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February 2021
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March 2021
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Abita Springs
Art and Farmers Market
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Welcome Sun Heirloom Farms LLC!! They are a small farm located in Sun Louisiana. “All of our plants are heirloom strains from all over the world.” Robert Levin. Specializing in rare melons, exotic fruits, culinary herbs, flowers etc.” This Sunday we will have teddy bear sunflowers, dahlias, echinacea, Lillys, Calendula, Onion’s, & cucumbers. Also, Purple basil, Thai basil, Genovese basil, holy basil, dill, fennel, mint, and live plants.
Sundays 11-3
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February 14
The Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes & Culture
1010 Conti Street
New Orleans, LA 70012
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King Cake & Mardi Gras Tour
Multiple Dates & Times
All Ages
Each Sunday of Carnival we are going to celebrate Mardi Gras with Costumes, King Cake, Beads, and a fun and interactive Mardi Gras tour with entertainer Carl Mack. Carnival may be canceled but not here.
Tours limited to 26 people to keep us socially distanced and safe. Sundays at 4 PM from Jan 24th - Feb 14th, 2021.
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SUNDAY AT 7 PM CST
Robin Barnes' Valentine's Concert
Online Event
Join us for this special live-stream concert as we celebrate LOVE! Snuggle up with your sweetheart, your valentine, your gal-entine, your pal-entine, or simply let us be your Valentine as we set the musical mood for
a LOVE-ly evening.
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Watch the show via ZOOM using the link that will be provided when you send $15 to |
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Chef Carl’s Famous Monday Night Fried Chicken is back. Every Monday . Served with red beans, cole slaw and a buttered biscuits.
TO-GO option available through Teddy’s Cafe
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John Rankin
FACEBOOK LIVE PAGE
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PERFORMANCES
FACEBOOK LIVE: 6 TO 7 PM EVERY MONDAY!
John Rankin Music
2-15-21
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Robin Barnes presents #SongbirdAtHome
Feb. 15
7 PM – 8 PM
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Join Robin Barnes, the Songbird of New Orleans and her husband Pat Casey every Monday night as they bring a concert right from their living room to yours! Live stream the show every Monday night at 7PM CST on Facebook & Instagram! |
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TUESDAY Feb 16
AT 11:00 AM
Cooped Up and Cooking
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6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Hyatt Centric French Quarter
New Orleans, LA
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6 PM CST – 9 PM CST
Dinner Detective Interactive Murder Mystery
Dinner Show
New Orleans Detective Murder Mystery
Dinner Show
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At The Dinner Detective, you’ll tackle a hilarious and challenging crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it! Our engaging and unique murder mystery dinner theatre performances have been playing across the country since 2004 |
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Here are the dates of the 2021 Full Moons:
February 2021
The February 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Snow Moon, will be on Saturday, February 27, 2021 03:17 EST or 08:17 UTC. This will be the third and last full moon of the Winter 2020-2021 season.
March 2021
The March 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Worm Moon, on Sunday March 28, 2021 14:48 EST or 18:48 UTC. This will be the first full moon of the Spring 2021 season and the first full moon after spring equinox 2021.
The Vernal Equinox (Spring) will be on March 20, 2021 5:37 EST or 9:37 UTC, about a week before the March Full Moon.
April 2021
The April 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Pink Moon, will be on Monday April 26, 2021 23:31 EST or April 27, 2021 03:31 UTC. This will be the second full moon of the Spring 2021 season.
May 2021
The May 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Flower Moon, will be on Wednesday May 26, 2021 07:14 EST or 11:14 UTC. It will be the third full moon of the Spring 2021 season.
There will also be a Total Lunar Eclipse at the same time as the full moon, technically 5 minutes after the full moon peak.
June 2021
The June 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Strawberry Moon, will be on Thursday June 24, 2021 14:40 EST or 18:40 UTC. This will be the first full moon of the Summer 2021 season as it occurs a few days after the Summer Solstice.
The Summer Solstice is on the calendar for June 20, 2021 23:32 EST or June 21, 2021 3:32 UTC.
July 2021
The July 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Buck Moon, will be on Thursday July 23, 2021 22:37 EST or July 24, 2021 02:37 UTC. This will be the second full moon of the Summer 2021 season.
August 2021
The August 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Sturgeon Moon, will be on Sunday August 22, 2021 08:02 EST or 12:02 UTC. This will be the third full moon of the Summer 2021 season.
And the August 2021 full moon will also be the third full moon of the Summer 2021 Season. As this season will have 4 full moons, this full moon will also be a seasonal blue moon.
September 2021
The September 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Harvest Moon, will be on Monday September 20, 2021 19:55 EST or 23:55 UTC. This will be the fourth full moon of the Summer 2021 season.
The Autumn Equinox is on the calendar for September 22, 2021 15:21 EST or 19:21 UTC. As the September full moon will be closer to the Autumn Equinox than the October full moon, it will be called the Full Harvest Moon.
October 2021
The October 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Hunter’s Moon will be on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 10:57 EST or 14:57 UTC.
November 2021
The November 2021 Full Moon, also called the Full Beaver Moon, will be on Friday November 19, 2021 03:58 EST or 8:58 UTC.
There will also be a penumbral lunar full moon eclipse during the November full moon, technically a few minutes after the peak. The moon will pass through the Earth’s penumbra resulting in a slight dimming of the moon’s surface. You likely won’t be able to tell the difference from a regular full moon.
December 2021
The December 2021 Full Moon, also called Full Cold Moon, will be on Saturday December 18, 2021 23:36 EST or December 19, 2021 04:36 UTC.
The Winter Solstice is on the calendar for December 21, 2021 10:59 EST or 15:59 UTC.
What are the names of 2021 full moons?
The names of the 2021 full moons are as follows:
- January: Full Wolf Moon
- February: Full Snow Moon
- March: Full Worm Moon
- April: Full Pink Moon
- May: Full Flower Moon
- June: Full Strawberry Moon
- July: Full Buck Moon
- August: Full Sturgeon Moon
- September: Full Harvest Moon
- October: Full Hunter’s Moon
- November: Full Beaver Moon
- December: Full Cold Moon
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Audubon Aquarium of the Americas Click here for tickets!
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FREE Audubon Zoo and Aquarium Days for Orleans Parish Residents |
Orleans Parish Appreciation Days 2021
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
On the first Thursday of the months this year, Orleans Parish residents with one proof of residency will get free admission with up to four guests to Audubon Aquarium of the Americas. Must bring present a valid government-issued photo ID at the front gate along with your tickets.
Audubon Zoo
On the third Wednesday of the months this year, Orleans Parish residents with one proof of residency will get free admission with up to four guests to Audubon Zoo. Must bring present a valid government-issued photo ID at the front gate along with your tickets.
FREE DAYS
March 4 - Aquarium
March 17 - Zoo
April 1 - Aquarium
April 21 - Zoo
May 6 - Aquarium
May 19 - Zoo
June 3 - Aquarium
June 16 - Zoo
July 1 - Aquarium
July 21 - Zoo
August 5 - Aquarium
August 18 - Zoo
September 2 - Aquarium
September 15 - Zoo
October 7 - Aquarium
October 20 - Zoo
November 4 - Aquarium
November 17 - Zoo
December 2 - Aquarium
December 15 - Zoo
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WYES SEASON OF PERSONAL CHEFS,
a 2021 version of WYES’ successful dining series WYES SEASON OF
GOOD TASTES,
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will take place from late January to late March and give restaurant customers a special dining experience, while making sure that all guidelines of social distancing are maintained. WYES SEASON OF PERSONAL CHEFS is a great way to support local restaurants and WYES.
The WYES SEASON OF PERSONAL CHEFS includes pickup dinner from six local restaurants, a bottle of wine from Bizou Wines and a virtual dinner party via Zoom with participating restaurant chefs!
Mosquito Supper Club Menu
March 1 - Chef Cynthia VuTran — Cafe Minh
March 9 - Chefs Amarys & Jordan Herndon – Palm&Pine
March 15 - Chef Rebecca Wilcomb – Gianna Restaurant
March 23 - Chef Kevin Belton – as featured in his WYES series (pickup WYES New Orleans)
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Upcoming 2021 Stewards of Children Open Enrollment Sessions (2-Hour Training):
- April 12, 6:00PM (ONLINE)
- May 3, 6:00PM (ONLINE)
- June 7, 6:00PM (ONLINE)
- July 5, 6:00PM (ONLINE)
- August 2, 6:00PM (ONLINE)
- September 13, 6:00PM (ONLINE)
- October 4, 6:00PM (ONLINE)
- November 1, 6:00PM (ONLINE)
- December 6, 6:00PM (ONLINE)
Upcoming 2021 Play It Safe! Open Enrollment Sessions (1-Hour Training):
- February 2, 6:00PM (ONLINE - Grade 1)
- March 2, 6:00PM (ONLINE - Grade 2)
- April 13, 6:00PM (ONLINE - Grade 3)
- May 4, 6:00PM (ONLINE - Grade 4)
- June 8, 6:00PM (ONLINE - Grade 5)
- July 6, 6:00PM (ONLINE - "Survivors," Grade 6)
- August 3, 6:00PM (ONLINE - "Sexting and Cyberbullying," Middle thru High School)
- September 14, 6:00PM (ONLINE - "It’s Harassment," Middle School)
- October 5, 6:00PM (ONLINE - "Relationships: Paint them Healthy," Middle thru High School)
- November 2, 6:00PM (ONLINE - "It’s Called Rape," Middle thru High School)
- December 7, 6:00PM (ONLINE - "Abuse of Power," Middle thru High School)
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Hope House Announces 2021 Schedule of FREE Abuse Prevention Trainings |
According to national statistics, 1 in 10 children will be sexually abused by their 18th birthday.
Children’s Advocacy Center - HopeHouse, a nonprofit organization that provides forensic interviews and free counseling to child abuse victims in St. Tammany and Washington parishes, will host monthly child abuse prevention trainings online for adults and children throughout 2021. Please see the attached press release for the complete schedule of online trainings for this year.
All trainings are FREE and will be conducted via Zoom meeting by Hope House’s expert team of authorized facilitators. The trainings are nationally acclaimed
Hope House to provide age-appropriate online trainings for adults and children
COVINGTON, LA (January 26, 2021) – Children’s Advocacy Center - Hope House, Stewards of Children online training dates:
CLICK HERE to learn more or to register for an upcoming training, or contact our prevention coordinator Jessica Fuselier directly at 985-892-3885 Ext 1.
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2:30 PM CST – 4:30 PM CST
Joe Krown at Dat Dog Frenchmen 1st Saturdays!
Dat Dog - Frenchmen
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Dat Dog - Frenchmen
2:30 PM CST – 4:30 PM CST
Price: Free · Duration: 2 hr
Public
King of Keys JOE KROWN is back on the balcony at Dat Dog Frenchmen, first Saturdays of the month: Feb 6, March 6, April 3. 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm!! Come boogie at a safe distance with us!
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Here a look at LSU’s 2021 football schedule: |
Sept. 4 at UCLA
Sept. 11 vs. McNeese State
Sept. 18 vs. Central Michigan
Sept. 25 at. Mississippi State
Oct. 2 vs. Auburn
Oct. 9 at Kentucky
Oct. 16 vs. Florida
Oct. 23 at Ole Miss
Oct. 30 bye
Nov. 6 at Alabama
Nov. 13 vs. Arkansas
Nov. 20 vs. ULM
Nov. 27 vs. Texas A&M
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Love New Orleans &
She'll Love You Back.
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.Sincerely,
Frank Stansbury
Lafete News
504-450-1955
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