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NATIONAL BUCKET LIST DAY

April 24 celebrates National Bucket List Day to remind us it’s never too late to set new goals, go on a dream vacation, and inspire people around you to enjoy life to the fullest.

By definition, a bucket list is a list of things a person would like to do, but has never experienced before. Some people refer to them as milestones, while other people refer to them as goals. Whatever you call them, a bucket list is a list of things a person would like to accomplish before they die.

What Is A Bucket List?

A bucket list is the list you create to make the most out of life. It is a list of goals, dreams, and aspirations you would like to accomplish before you pass away. The basic meaning of a bucket list is to keep track of your goals by making yourself accountable to achieve all you want in life. The purpose of a bucket list is to encourage ourselves to accomplish goals within in a specific timeframe.

Our time on earth is short. Very few of us pause to think about how we spend what time we have. Creating a bucket list can help you live your life to the fullest. It also gives you the opportunity to appreciate the life you have and reflect on the good things to come.

Bucket List Ideas

A bucket list can be anything you want it to be. Your bucket list should reflect your interests. In fact, we’re guessing there are no two lists alike. If you are a simple person, create a bucket list that reflects the simple pleasures in life. If you gravitate towards extravagant things or love to travel, your list will more than likely consist of ideas that require more of a financial investment.

Simple Bucket List Ideas

Graduating from high school or college.
Having children.
Buying a home.
Becoming a freelance photographer.
Participating in a painting club.

Extravagant Bucket List Ideas

Go on a cruise.
Visit the Rainforest.
Visit all the continents in the world.
Visit historical landmarks across the country.
Ride a hot air balloon.

Travel Bucket List

Travel to Europe.
See the ancient Mayan ruins.
Visit Egyptian tombs.
Travel Route 66.
Visit all the state parks in North America.

Finding Gratitude

Living a life of gratitude is key to living a well-rounded life, full of happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude allows you to find every day moments and turn them into long-term fulfillment. Completing items on your bucket list will help you realize the opportunity you have been given as you experience life-changing moments you thought might never happen. Enjoy the ride and show gratitude for the adventure you have in this life.

ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES

Be brave and have some fun by learning to paint, drive a race car, skydive, surf, or jump off a cliff.
Sample local food and drink during your travels.
Create a bucket list with a friend that you both can enjoy.
Watch the movie Bucket List, staring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman.
Pay it forward with a bucket list that allows you to donate time to an orphanage, local soup kitchen, or food pantry.
Share your videos and photos on social media from your bucket list adventures using #NationalBucketListDay.

Michael Hecht

The Department of the Air Force has selected Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base (NAS JRB) New Orleans to receive one of its newest fighters, the F-15EX Eagle II. NAS JRB New Orleans is located in Belle Chasse, Plaquemines.

Generally, this allows NAS JRB New Orleans to continue its decades-long mission of protecting and defending the Gulf South region of the United States.

Specifically, it means that NAS JRB New Orleans, which employs about 2,000 civilians at an annual payroll of $171 million, and at any given time is home to 5,000 to 6,000 military personnel, will be well-protected from future closure. So, the announcement of the new fighter jets protects both our country, and the region’s economy.

GNO, Inc. has advocated for this outcome over many years, alongside the Louisiana federal delegation, the Governor, Louisiana Economic Development, local leaders, and military partners across the state.

The new F-15EX costs about $100 million. The two-seat, twin-engine jet can fly 2½ times the speed of sound, or about 1,918 mph, making it the world’s fastest fighter jet, according to Airforce-technology.com. It has a range of 2,762 miles — and can be refueled while in flight — and a ceiling of 60,000 feet, according to Air & Space Forces magazine.

International High School of New Orleans Senior Sets New All-time Record with 125 College Offers and More than $9 Million in Scholarships

IHSNO Senior Dennis Barnes expected to make his college choice by May 2

(NEW ORLEANS) – Hundreds of colleges and universities across the country are offering millions of dollars of scholarships to recruit high school scholar Dennis Barnes, a senior at the International High School of New Orleans. To date, Barnes has been accepted into 125 colleges and universities and has been offered a total of more than $9 million in scholarships – more than any other college bound senior in U.S. history.

Barnes, who plans to announce his college decision by Monday, May 2, now holds the national distinction of being among the top seniors accepted by the most colleges with the most financial offers in scholarships.

“I submitted college applications in August, with an eye on raising the bar high for college admissions. Decision letters were an overflow in my mailbox and hundreds of scholarship offers,” said Barnes who is a native New Orleanian looking forward to beginning his college career this fall.

Barnes’s mail carrier is delivering a wealth of scholarship letters from the universities and colleges across the United States to his Marrero, Louisiana home, and addditonal decision responses are pending from several other universities across the country. In total, Barnes applied to 200 schools nationally and received 125 scholarship offers as of today.

In the past, other seniors at the International High School of New Orleans were accepted into hundreds of colleges with more than $10 million in scholarships total, but Barnes has set the new record in the U.S. with his own total of $9 million. His goal is to reach $10 million by month’s end.

According to the Guiness Book of World Records, the top college scholarship receipient was a high school senior in Lafayette, Louisiana who received $8.7 million in 2019. The Guiness Book of World Records has been contacted about Barnes’ new scholarship record.

Barnes plans to pursue a dual undergraduate degree in Computer Science/Criminal Justice. He has been dually enrolled in Southern University of New Orleans for the past two years pursuing college credits while completing his high school diploma at IHSNO. His graduation is set for May 24 at Frederick J. Sigur Civic Center.

“Dennis has grown into a hard-working scholar and ideal IHSNO student who is eager to help his fellow students with their academics,” said Dr. Adierah Berger, Head of School for IHSNO which is a public, college preparatory International Baccalaureate high school located in the heart of downtown New Orleans.

Barnes has an academic achievement level and a holistic approach to education is phenomenal. He has sustained leadership positions as the Executive President of the National Honor Societies. Also, Barnes has maintained a cumulative grade point average with great honor of 4.98 at the secondary level. Barnes’ distinction of honors started in elementary school where finished strong with a 4.0 grade point average. Barnes has been a candidate of the Principal Honor Roll the duration of elementary and high school.

In addition, Barnes is fluent in Spanish and has received an official qualification known as “Diplomas en Español” granted by the Institute Cervantes on behalf of Spain’s Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports. He was also recently awarded the Jose Luis Baños Award for Excellence in Spanish Language by Maria Page, Honorary Consul of Spain in New Orleans.

“Dennis has demonstrated and handled the depth and complexities of his renowned academic accomplishments,” said IHSNO College Admissions Counselor Denise James. “He is humble, a goal-setter, a positive thinker, and his words of encouragement towards his peers are rewarding.”

Currently, Barnes holds a cumulative grade point average of 4.0, based on his outstanding academic achievement pathway for “Summa Cum Laude Distinction” – the highest honor.

Barnes applied to a total of 200 colleges nationwide with the guidance of his college high school counselor Ms. James, who is credited with motivating Barnes and past record-setting recipients Jada Jerrell Brown (2021), Antoinette Love (2019) and Darrin Francois (2018).

And when it comes to tips for seniors applying to colleges and for scholarships, Barnes’s advice is to be vigilant: “The road to a successful future is to plan ahead, network with the collegiate partners, and know that If you can see your vision, you can achieve your goal”.

Which words best complete these example sentences?

A) The salesman had such ____________ sales tactics that most clients saw through his act, causing them to reconsider their decision to purchase. B) The infamous realtor's negotiation skills were so ____________ that she was known to almost always land the deal.

Nick Hardy

UNITED STATES

Davis Riley

UNITED STATES

$1,242,700

WINNINGS

400 PTS

FEDEXCUP

-30

Fri.

Apr 21

OLE MISS

Oxford, Miss. (Oxford-University Stadium at Swayze Field)

LSU Takes Series-Opening Victory Over Ole Miss, 7-3

Sat.

Apr 22

OLE MISS

Oxford, Miss. (Oxford-University Stadium at Swayze Field)

No. 1 LSU Wins Game 2 Over Ole Miss, 8-4

Sun.

Apr 23

OLE MISS

Oxford, Miss. (Oxford-University Stadium at Swayze Field)

April 24 Baseball National Rankings, Report

NCAA baseball projections: LSU, SEC stand tall headed into regular season's final month

BY PATRICK MAGEE

The LSU baseball team stands in a strong position to be the No. 1 overall seed for the NCAA baseball tournament headed into the final month of the regular season.

The SEC dominates with six of the top eight national seeds in the first projections of the season for The Times-Picayune/The Advocate. While it seems unlikely that the conference will get that many national seeds when the full field is announced in late May, it's hard to deny that the SEC is far and away the best league at this point of the season.

The Tigers (32-7) have a firm grasp on the No. 1 overall seed, but SEC foe South Carolina isn't that far off the mark at 34-6 coming off a sweep of Florida. LSU and South Carolina split the series 1-1 in Columbia earlier this month after the third game was canceled because of weather.

Dallas Baptist, which is in its first season in Conference USA, checks in as the 16th overall seed thanks to a dominant showing in April so far. The Patriots have won 14 straight games in April to push their record to 31-9.

Southern Miss, which has an early-season sweep of Dallas Baptist, is another a contender to host a regional, but the Eagles lost two of three games at Coastal Carolina and three of four games last week. Miami (25-15) also has a strong case to make as a regional host, but the Hurricanes may been lapped this week by Duke, which improved to 27-12 with a three-game sweep of Louisville.

BATON ROUGE

1. LSU* (1)

2. Notre Dame

3. Old Dominion

4. Nicholls*

WINSTON-SALEM

1. Wake Forest* (2)

2. UConn*

3. UNC-Wilmington*

4. Central Connecticut*

COLUMBIA

1. South Carolina (3)

2. Clemson

3. TCU

4. Army*

NASHVILLE

1. Vanderbilt (4)

2. Oregon State

3. UTSA

4. Penn*

CONWAY

1. Coastal Carolina* (5)

2. Boston College

3. Wofford*

4. Fairfield*

GAINESVILLE

1. Florida (6)

2. Campbell*

3. Troy

4. Alabama State*

FAYETTEVILLE

1. Arkansas (7)

2. Indiana State*

3. Texas Tech

4. Saint Louis*

LEXINGTON

1. Kentucky (8)

2. Arizona State

3. Virginia Tech

4. Morehead State*

CHARLOTTESVILLE

1. Virginia* (9)

2. Tennessee

3. Iowa

4. Wright State*

STANFORD

1. Stanford (10)

2. Alabama

3. Cal State Fullerton*

4. San Jose State*

EUGENE

1. Oregon (11)

2. UC-Santa Barbara*

3. North Carolina

4. Loyola-Marymount*

BLOOMINGTON

1. Indiana* (12)

2. Miami

3. UCLA

4. Oral Roberts*

MORGANTOWN

1. West Virginia* (13)

2. Boston College

3. Texas A&M

4. Maine*

GREENVILLE

1. East Carolina* (14)

2. Southern Miss

3. Louisville

4. Kent State*

DURHAM

1. Duke (15)

2. Texas

3. Georgia

4. Florida Gulf Coast*

DALLAS

1. Dallas Baptist* (16)

2. Oklahoma State

3. Northeastern

4. Sam Houston State*

Great cause honoring Alex and all the others who have died from Ovarian Cancer!

LSU Softball Friday

Mississippi State

Tiger Park

Baton Rouge, La.

No. 15 LSU (35-11, 8-8 SEC) opened the series against Mississippi State (24-20, 3-12 SEC) with a 7-1 victory Friday night at Tiger Park.

Saturday

Get your teal on for the annual Strikeout Ovarian Cancer/All For Alex Game!

Mississippi State

7 p.m. CT

Tiger Park

Baton Rouge, La.

No. 15 LSU's Offense Erupts in 10-4 Win Over Mississippi State

LSU Softball ·

Going For The Sweep

Mississippi State

Tiger Park

Baton Rouge, La.

Kilponen’s 8-0 Shutout Helps No. 15 LSU Sweep Mississippi State

Another complete game performance for No. 15 LSU.

The Tigers log 10+ hits for the second consecutive game and logs their 12th shutout of the season to cap the series sweep over Mississippi State.

TODAY AT 7 PM

NOLA Jitterbugs 6-Week Spring Swing Dance Series 2023

Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans

900 Camp St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
(504) 528-3805

NOLA Jitterbugs swing dance series with LIVE music in the last class! New 6-week series starts Monday March 27th at The Contemporary Arts Center.

7pm Beginners

8pm Intermediate/Advanced

BEGINNERS at 7pm

This class is for those new to swing dancing or need to brush up on the basics of moving with a partner to jazz, swing, & blues. No partner is required to join this class as we rotate partners as we learn. Live music featured in the last class to put your new skills into action!

If you took our last beginner series we recommend taking this one as well. After the last series, we made some adjustments to the flow and restructured it to get you swinging out sooner rather than later. (and with low stress)

Teachers: This series is taught by the entire NOLA Jitterbugs Collective

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New Orleans Friends of Music presents "The Brahms Effect"

Mon, Apr. 24

This all-star ensemble from the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center closes the New Orleans Friends of Music season Monday, April 24 at Tulane University's Dixon Hall with "The Brahms Effect," a program showcasing two beloved Brahms Trios alongside Dohnanyi's epic Sextet in C Major. Students of all ages always admitted free of charge with ID (discounts offered for young professionals and adult chaperones of minor students). Tickets and more information at friendsofmusic.org

Program

Brahms: Trio in A minor for Clarinet, Cello, and Piano, Op. 114
Brahms: Trio in E-flat major for Horn, Violin, and Piano, Op. 40
Dohnányi: Sextet in C major for Clarinet, Horn, Violin, Viola, Cello, and Piano, Op. 37

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center

Juho Pohjonen, piano
Chad Hoopes, violin
Hsin-Yun Huang, viola
David Finckel, cello
David Shifrin, clarinet
Radek Baborák, horn

Monday,

April 24, 2023

7:30 p.m.

Tulane University,

Dixon Hall

NATIONAL PIGS-IN-A-BLANKET DAY

On April 24, observe National Pigs-in-a-Blanket Day with just a few ingredients.

Celebrated across the world, the term often refers to a variety of different dishes. In the United States, Pigs-in-a-Blanket is often hot dogs or sausages wrapped in biscuit or croissant dough and baked. Pigs-in-a-Blanket are generally served as an appetizer or as breakfast. However, it can be served at any mealtime!

Another popular version of pigs-in-a-blanket includes cabbage rolls stuffed with a beef filling. It’s often covered with a tomato or cream sauce. Many recipes use the name “Pigs-in-a-Blanket” to describe just about any meat product wrapped in something. For example, one recipe we found called for stuffing a hotdog with a slice of cheese and wrapping the whole works with bacon. No dough or cabbage involved here.

And while some references give Betty Crocker credit for the first printed use of the phrase in 1957, records as early as 1901 reference recipes for pigs-in-a-blanket in a variety of forms. However, the phrase did increase in usage in the English language after it was printed in the 1957 cookbook.

On Deck for April 24

National Days

National Bucket List Day

National Pigs-in-a-blanket Day

On Deck for April 25, 2023

National Days

National Hug A Plumber Day

National Dna Day

National Zucchini Bread Day

National East Meets West Day

National Telephone Day

National Library Workers Day

April 24th Celebrated History

1800

Congress approves funds for the creation of the Library of Congress.

1901

The Chicago White Stockings open the American League’s inaugural season with a win at home. They beat the Cleveland Blues 8-2.

1967

Soviet cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov dies during the re-entry of the Soyuz 1. The controversial mission was launched under questionable conditions, and Komarov may have known his death was imminent.

April 24th Celebrated Birthdays

Robert Bailey Thomas – 1766

In 1792, Thomas began producing The Farmer’s Almanac, one of the longest published periodicals in the United States. It was later called The Old Farmer’s Almanac.

Faye Dancer – 1925

The right-handed outfielder played six seasons in the All American Girls Baseball League. Her speed lent her an advantage both in fielding and around the bases. Her best season for stealing bases was in 1948 when she stole 108 bases.

Barbara Streisand – 1942

The American singer, actress, and filmmaker’s career has spanned seven decades. She has earned critical and popular acclaim on both stage and screen, winning awards across the spectrum. Her accolades include Oscars, Grammys, Emmys, and Tony awards among several others.

Chipper Jones – 1972

The third baseman played 23 years in Major League Baseball for the Atlanta Braves. In 1990, the Atlanta Braves drafted Jones in the first round, and in 1995 he brought home a World Series Championship. He’s also an eight-time All-Star and a two-time Silver Slugger.

parlous

[ PAHR-LUHS ]

Part of Speechadjective, adjectiveOrigin + Etymology

Late Middle English; contraction of perilous

Synonymsadjective

alarming

dangersome

adjective

unavailable

Antonyms

adjectiveunavailable

Definition

adjective

perilous; dangerous

adjective

obsolete; clever; shrewd

Examples

adjective

A) The parlous waves caused the captain to reconsider his boat leaving the port of call on Tuesday. B) Because of the young woman's continual parlous behavior, the potential for her demise was almost eminent.

adjective

A) The salesman had such parlous sales tactics that most clients saw through his act, causing them to reconsider their decision to purchase. B) The infamous realtor's negotiation skills were so parlous that she was known to almost always land the deal.

⚜️Derby Gisclair

The 1920 mayoral election in New Orleans between Martin Behrman and Andrew McShane was more contentious than most – and that’s saying a lot. To most observers, it was a battle between “The Ring” or the Democratic-Conservative machine (Behrman) and the Orleans Democratic Association (McShane). This circular billboard represented the ring and was affixed with posters in support of Behrman.

Among the posters tacked to the reverse of the circular billboard read “Red Blooded Men of New Orleans, Is there one among you who will by his vote ENDORSE the slanders and vilification of out Women and our City? YOUR ANSWER MUST BE Elect BEHRMAN AGAIN” and “Women’s Honor, Children’s Purity mean nothing to a prejudiced Press who would win at ANY PRICE! Your answer must be Elect BEHRMAN AGAIN.”

McShane unseated the long serving incumbent Behrman, garnering 51% of the vote. Behrman would be reelected in 1925.

Photographer John T. Mendes captured the moment on Canal Street at Bourbon, now part of The Historic New Orleans Collection archives.

Derby Gisclair

We return to the work of photographer William Henry Jackson for the Detroit Publishing Company with an image of the Warren, built in 1882 for the New Orleans & Washington Packet Company. She ran the route between New Orleans, the Atchafalaya River, and Washington in St. Landry Parish between 1885 and 1889 for Captain Max Kenison.

June Washington

April 1970 - Bruce Brice, Artist (1942 - 2014) designed the FIRST Jazz Fest poster, shown here. Brice displayed his art every year at the Jazz Fest for 40 years until his death on September 14, 2014.

⚜️Express Cars UK

Early 1900s motor coaches

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Community Office Hours (COH) is intended to provide an opportunity to discuss issues within the community and give residents the opportunity for direct dialogue with City staff about interests and concerns. This program enables City Hall to be accessible and helpful to more residents within neighborhoods. This effort supports a two-way street of effective communication and information flow for addressing neighborhood-level issues.

Your liaison will be available to assist you in your district, Monday through Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you have any questions or concerns and would like to book an appointment for assistance, please visit nola.gov/coh or give us a call at (504) 658-4985.

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The Walt Disney Studios and World War II

On display through September 24, 2023

Organized by The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco, California, this family-friendly exhibit explores how one of America’s most beloved entertainment companies helped achieve Allied victory. Through a collection of over 500 rare historical objects and film clips, this traveling exhibit showcases collections such as “Films and Print for Training, Propaganda, and Entertainment” and “Insignia and Morale,” highlighting Walt Disney and his staff’s unfaltering support of the war effort. For more information,

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945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

504-528-1944

618 Frenchmen St

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The Iguanas

Monday, April 24

7:00 PM

Ages 21+

$10.00

James Martin Band

Monday, April 24

10:00 PM

Ages 21+

$10.00

The Back Room at Buffa's

1001 Esplanade Avenue

New Orleans, LA 70116

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Live Music

Every

Thursday thru Monday

All Ages Welcome!

APR

Doyle Cooper Trio

Apr 24, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm CDT

The Back Room at Buffa's Bar & Restaurant

· 1001 Esplanade Avenue,New Orleans,70116,US

504) 949-0038

Buy TicketsBuffa’s is committed to paying our musicians fairly while also protecting our customers during the remainder of the pandemic. In order to do this we are selling full tables intead of individual seats for each show.

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2828 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119

Chickie Wah Wah

And here we go again with our weekly calendar folks!

18 and over

Mon, April 24, 2023

8:00 PM

Alexis & The Sanity

TICKETS

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Tue, April 25, 2023

8:00 PM

Progression Music Series ft. Basher + Drugstore Lipstick

TICKETS

18 and over

Wed, April 26, 2023

8:00 PM

Loose Cattle and Happy Talk

St Ann Wine Bar

22 St Ann Drive

Mandeville, LA 70471

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FOR THE LOVE OF COLOR!

MUSEUM NOW OFFERS ENCHROMA GLASSES FOR COLOR BLIND AUDIENCES TO EXPERIENCE COLOR

As part of our mission of accessibility and inclusion, Ogden Museum of Southern Art has partnered with EnChroma to make the colors in our artwork accessible to the color blind. Color blind guests can now borrow EnChroma glasses for color blindness at Ogden Museum for the duration of their visit.

Imagine being unable to see all the colors in a beautiful painting, a flower, a sunset, or the color of a loved one’s eyes? While people with normal color vision see over one million shades and hues, those with color vision deficiency only see up to 10% of colors. An estimated 350 million people worldwide are color blind: 1 in 12 men (8%) and 1 in 200 women (.5%). That means that over 1.9 million people in Louisiana and over 160,000 people in New Orleans are color blind and yet until now no museum in the state of Louisiana or in the city of New Orleans included accessibility options for this significant population.

Ogden Museum is proud to be the first museum in Louisiana to offer this new option for color blind guests.

Ask for Enchroma glasses at the front desk when you purchase your tickets to experience our art in full color!

Questions? Learn more about our accessibility accommodations!

Special Thanks to our Partner, EnChroma, for enabling a love of color f

4-25

7 PM

Latin Night at Rock n Bowl

Mid-City Lanes Rock n Bowl

3000 S. CARROLTON AVE

New Orleans, LA 70118

Tickets

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Que Pasa New Orleans and Mid-City Lanes Rock n Bowl

Mid-City Lanes Rock n Bowl

Public

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

MARKETS THIS WEEK:

VENDOR OF THE WEEK:

Meet Applied Arts Coffee, a brand new vendor set to join the Thursday Mid-City Market! After a temporary move to Portland in November to start Applied Arts Coffee, they are excited to be back in NOLA. Carefully sourced and roasted with sharp attention to flavor, their coffee is one of the day’s simple pleasures. Applied Arts Coffee offers a range of specialty grade, single origin coffees and house blends at varying roast levels – including two options from their family coffee farm in Quindio Colombia. Family owned and run by chef Baruch Rabasa, Applied Arts Coffee sources its beans from ethical and environmentally-conscientious importers before roasting them in small batches in New Orleans, LA. Alongside an appreciation for its refinement, it’s the everyday-ness of coffee that they celebrate - whether it be a savored morning brew, a midday pick-me-up, or the finishing touch of a delicious meal. Be sure to swing by Thursday market and give a warm welcome to Applied Arts Coffee!

BBQ Cauliflower Wings

Not only is cauliflower nutritious, but it is also incredibly versatile! You can enjoy it mashed, roasted, in soup, in pizza crust, as rice, in “steak” form, turned into tots, and cooked up as wings. This BBQ cauliflower recipe from Eat With Clarity is not only delicious, but it is a great lighter alternative to chicken wings. Suffice it to say, this BBQ cauliflower wing recipe will not disappoint. Serve and enjoy immediately for maximum crispiness.

Ingredients

1 medium head cauliflower
¾ cup dairy or non-dairy milk
1 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp salt
½ cup breadcrumbs
12 ounces (1 1/2 cups) bbq sauce

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Chop the cauliflower into medium sized florets.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together salt, onion powder, garlic powder, flour & milk.

Add the cauliflower to the batter and mix to coat each piece. Toss in breadcrumbs.

Add the cauliflower to a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 25 minutes, turn the oven off, then let sit for an additional 5 minutes. The wings should be golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes.

Add the cauliflower to a bowl and coat with the BBQ sauce. Serve immediately.

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Join us for a delicious, one of a kind evening where Chef Marcus Jacob's of Marjie's Grill takes over the vineyard to bring you an al fresco dining experience (weather permitting) highlighting sustainably raised duck from our neighbors at Backwater Farmstead. Marcus has been inspired on his visits to both their farm and ours, and has thoughtfully crafted an amazing 4 course meal to share with you, paired with our best Wild Bush Reserve wines.

We really can't begin to explain how special we expect this dinner to be. It is truly an honor to host our friend, not to mention an exceptionally talented chef to our little slice of heaven. If you haven't experienced his food, DO NOT MISS THIS! And if you have, you've probably already signed up.

We have about 20 seats left available...

This dinner is $120 per person and is limited to 40 people.

81250 Hwy 1082, Bush, LA 70431

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TUESDAY, APRIL 25th

Restaurants Ancora,Boucherie, Fritai, Brasa, and Chef Jason Goodenough will be serving up award-winning food from the oven and grill while nationally touring band Mighty Joshua serenades on stage. The fantastic Miel Brewery will be providing the beer, Cathead Vodka and Roulaison Rum will be serving garden-fresh cocktails.

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Paradigm Gardens,

1131 S. Rampart Street,

New Orleans, United States

Philip Melancon, Jr .

Regular weekly schedule:

Tues: Chop House

Steak House piano 6-9pm

Wed: Prytania Theater Uptown

Classic Movie Series 10 am

Fri: Superior Seafood

Upbeat & Loud 5-7 pm

Fri: Public Belt

Piano Bar 8-10:30 pm

Sat: Public Belt

Piano Bar 8-10:30 pm

400 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116

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New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins Diboll Circle, City Park,

New Orleans, LA 70179

4-26-23

*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

4-2-23

2 PM – 7 PM

Lafreniere Park Farmers Arts Market

3000 Downs Blvd,

Metairie, LA 70003-3957,

United States

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BB'S STAGE DOOR CANTEEN

April 26 | 11:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.

"Billie & Ella"

Banter, jokes, jazz, and blues abound when music legends Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald get together.

These two iconic musicians are elegantly portrayed by New Orleans' own Kathleen Moore and Chloé Marie Johnson, respectively, and backed by the talented Victory Trio. Enjoy classic hits like “Give Me the Simple Life,” “God Bless the Child,” “Stormy Weather,” and more from music royalty!

A 11:45 AM - 1:45 PM

Location: BB's Stage Door Canteen

945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130

4-2-23

1 PM – 5 PM

German Coast

Farmers Market-

Westbank Bridge Park

13825 River Rd, Luling, LA 70070-6219, United States

2023 Louisiana Festivals

Apr 26-30 Festival International De Louisiane (Lafayette)

Apr 28-May 7 Jazz Fest / (New Orleans)

Apr 28-30 Plaquemine Seafood Festival (Belle Chasse, La)

Apr 28-30 Italian Fest (Tickfaw)

Apr 28-30 Etouffee Fest (Arnaudville)

Apr 29-30 Kite Fest (Port Allen)

May 1 NOLA Crawfish Fest (New Orleans)

May 4-14 Pirate Festival (Lake Charles)

May 5-7 Crawfish Festival (Breaux Bridge, La)

May 6 Herb & Garden Fest (Sunset, La)

May 12-14 Frog Festival (Rayne)

May 12-13 Cochon de Lait Fest (Mansura, La)

May 20 Piney Hills Cook Off (Sikes, La)

May 26-28 Jambalaya Festival (Gonzales,La)

Jun 1-3 Sportsman & Heritage Fest (Krotz Springs)

Jun 2 Cajun Heritage Fest (Larose)

Jun 2-4 Balloon Fest (Bogalusa)

Jun 3 Peach Festival (Ruston)

Jun 8-10 Corn Festival (Bunkie, La)

Jun 9-11 Crab Festival (Cameron, La)

Jun 9-11 BBQ Festival (Opelousas, La)

Jun 17 Let the Good Times Roll Fest (Shreveport)

Jun 22-24 Watermelon Festival (Deridder ‚La)

Jun 29-Jul 3 Essence Fest (New Orleans)

Jul 4 Avoyelles Arts & Music Fest (Marksville,La)

Aug16-20 Shrimp Festival (Delcambre,La)

Aug 24-27 Duck Festival (Gueydan, La)

Aug 31-Sept 4 Shrimp & Petroleum Fest (Morgan City)

Sept 16 Meat Pie Fest (Natchitoches, La)

Sept 21-24 Sugar Cane Fest (New Iberia)

Sept 21-24 Alligator Fest (Luling, La)

Sept 22-24 C.O.Y.C Hurricane Fest (Cut Off, La)

Sept 29-Oct 1 Sabine Fair & Rodeo (Many, La)

Sept 30-Oct 1 Fried Chicken Festival (New Orleans)

Oct 6-8 Cattle Festival (Abbeville)

Oct 12-14 Tamale Festival (Zwolle, La)

Oct 13-15 Festival Acadinies et Creole (Lafayette)

Oct 19-22 Rice Festival (Crowley, La)

Oct 20-21 Wolf Creek Festival (Sikes, La)

Oct 20-22 Gumbo Festival (Thibodaux, La)

Oct 26- Nov 12 Louisiana State Fair (Shreveport)

Oct 28 Sweet Dough Pie Fest (Grand Coteau)

Nov 3-5 Pecan Festival (Colfax, La)

Nov 3-5 Sabine Freestate Festival (Florein, La)

Nov 4-5 Omelette Fest (Abbeville)

Nov 9-12 Cracklin Fest (Port Barre, La)

Nov 11 Atchafalaya Basin Fest (Henderson, La)

Dec 1-3 Plaquemine Fair & Orange Fest (Fort Jackson)

Dec 2 City of Lights Festival/Parade (Natchitoches, La)

Tickets

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(504) 949-0696

626 Frenchmen Street

New Orleans, La 70116

SNUG HARBOR

Thursdays, Fridays,

Saturdays, & Sundays

Shows at 8 & 10pm

Tickets for all shows are available and easy online www.SnugJazz.com in order to guarantee your seat, and walk-up tickets are only available while they last.

April 26th:

Steve Lands presents:

Cosmi(K)rewe

April 27th:

Snug's 1st Annual

Saxophone Summit:

Charlie Gabriel, Roger Lewis, Tony Dagradi

with the Larry Sieberth Trio

April 28th:

Warren Wolf

with the Jason Marsalis Quartet

April 29th:

Davell Crawford

& Company

April 30th:

Catherine Russell

Quintet

May 1st:

Charmaine Neville

Band

May 2nd:

Maurice "MoBetta" Brown

& Friends

May 3rd:

Snug's Annual

Piano Summit:

Marcia Ball, Tom McDermott, Paul Longstreth

May 4th:

Snug's E-Day Festival:

Tribute to Ellis Marsalis Jr

featuring "ELLIS" premiere film screening

plus 2 musical tributes by

Jason Marsalis & the E-Quintet

May 5th:

Herlin Riley

& Friends

May 6th:

Donald Harrison Jr.

Quintet

May 7th:

Germaine Bazzle & Cyrille Aimée

with the Larry Sieberth Trio

featuring Charlie Gabriel

LOCATION:

SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO

626 Frenchmen St.

New Orleans, LA 70116

504-949-0696

www.snugjazz.com for Tickets

General Inquiries: info@snugjazz.com

Show Inquiries: shows@snugjazz.com

ADMISSION:

GENERAL SEATING

$20.00 - $40.00

SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO

626 Frenchmen St.

New Orleans, LA 70116

504-949-0696 to purchase tickets

ADMISSION:

GENERAL $25.00 - $40.00

Wednesdays at the Square

the free Wednesday evening event in Lafayette Square has become an institution in the city’s outdoor live music scene. It runs throughout the spring and summer months

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

WEDNESDAYS 5-8PM

LAFAYETTE SQUARE

4/26: George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners with Joy Clark

5/3: The Soul Rebels with Tonya Boyd-Cannon

Imperial Woodpecker Sno-Balls, Bubs NOLA Smash Burgers, Fresh Fruit Sensations, Akasia's Cafe, Cochon King BBQ, Fressence, Bésame x Que Pasta Nola, The French Stall, Tiger's Creole Cuisine, Paella NOLA, Seaworthy, and Josephine Estelle.

Evenings with Enrique is held every Wednesday in April and October, 5–8 p.m. at the New Orleans Botanical Garden. Guests may enjoy extended hours, strolling through the Garden’s 2,000 blooming flowers and plants from around the world while listening to live music and savoring food and beverages. The event is free for Louisiana residents courtesy of The Helis Foundation.

Evenings with Enrique launched in 2016. The series pays homage to renowned artist Enrique Alférez who has over 20 sculptures featured in The Helis Foundation Enrique Alférez Sculpture Garden, an 8,000 sq. ft. park featuring Alférez’s works set within sweeping footpaths surrounded by lush tropical flowers and shrubs.

2023 Musical Lineup

April 26
5:00 - 7:30 pm: Rumba Buena

About the Artist

Alférez was a Mexican American artist who lived in New Orleans for almost 70 years. He was active during the Works Progress Administration (WPA) and his sculptures can be found throughout New Orleans, including Ogden Museum of Southern Art, New Orleans Museum of Art, Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition, and throughout City Park.

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Date:

Wednesday, April 26, 2023 - 7:30pm

Thursday, April 27, 2023 - 7:30pm

Friday, April 28, 2023 - 7:30pm

Saturday, April 29, 2023 - 7:30pm

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Director:

Helen Jaksch

Location:

Lower Depths Experimental Theater

In this fresh adaptation by Director and Writer Sara Holdren, a company of performers have to figure out what to do when Romeo runs off with Lady Capulet and leaves their production of R&J two actors short. What about that silly twins play??? Two sets of identical twins are separated at birth. Many years later, on the shores of Ephesus, a father attempts to reunite them. Several cases of mistaken identities, comical mishaps, and hijinks ensue! But never fear...In one of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies, all's well that ends well. Families are reunited, love is sparked, and the show will go on.

Comedy of Errors is being directed by Helen Jaksch with Assistant Direction by student, Jada Mills and will run April 26, 27, 28, & 29 2023 at the Lower Depths Experimental Theater in Music & Communications Complex on Loyola’s campus. All performances begin at 7:30 PM.

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The Palm Court Jazz Cafe presents fine dining with live traditional jazz. Normal opening hours are Wednesday through Sunday, from 7pm to 11pm.

Reservations: (504) 525-0200

1204 Decatur Street

New Orleans LA, 70116

Phone: (504) 525 - 0200

26
Lars Edegran & Palm Court Jazz Band w/guest Tom Sancton

27
Duke Heitger & Tim Laughlin w/Crescent City Joymakers

29
Will Smith & Palm Court Jazz Band

30
Mark Braud & Sunday Night Swingsters

For reservations please call us directly at (504)-581-8511.

JAZZ @ THE SANDBAR

ANNOUNCES SPRING 2023 SEASON

with 7 Sessions, First Time Guests

As Jazz at the Sandbar approaches its 30-year anniversary, it continues to fulfill its mission of providing direct mentoring by acclaimed jazz masters through concert performances with UNO Jazz Studies students. These experiential learning opportunities are an integral part of the Jazz Studies program, bringing to life the ideas and concepts shared in the classroom by the program’s exceptional faculty. Jazz at the Sandbar also provides the extended UNO community with the rare opportunity to see and hear world-class artists in an intimate setting, while observing the development of the next generation of jazz presenters and performers.

The program brings acclaimed local and global musicians to the UNO campus for weekly teaching artist residencies for daytime masters classes and intimate workshops, and then evening public performances where the students perform with the guest artist in a professional setting.

Typically, each of the Spring and Fall seasons of the Jazz at the Sandbar series host six sessions. This year, in a sort of post-pandemic comeback, the program returns to present eight sessions this year, with an additional guest teaching artist, and a season closing session featuring the end of semester recitals from the student musicians.

This year's Spring 2023 Season runs on

Wednesdays

at 7:00pm to 9:30pm

from March 22nd through May 10th:

SPRING 2023 SEASON LINEUP:

April 26: Maurice Brown

May 03: Nicole Glover (ARTEMIS)

May 10: UNO Student Recitals

Sets are at 7:00pm and 8:30pm

Admission is $10 for the Public

and FREE for Students, Faculty and Staff

The Sandbar

@ The Cove at UNO

100 Founders Road

(Enter from 2000 Lakeshore Dr.)

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The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation presents its 23rd Annual Jazz & Heritage Gala at Generations Hall on the evening of April 27, 2023.

BUY YOUR TICKET HERE

VIEW GALA SILENT AUCTION

WHEN

Thursday, April 27, 2023

Patron Party at 6pm

Gala at 7pm to 10pm

WHERE

Generations Hall

310 Andrew Higgins Dr.

New Orleans, LA 70130

ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrate the night with New Orleans’ finest musicians at Generations Hall

Patron Party 6:00pm- 7:00pm

GALA BALLROOM STAGE

Sponsored by the Gia Maione Prima Foundation

7:00pm-8:00pm: Heritage School of Music All-Stars with Quiana Lynell, Gabrielle Cavassa and Meryl Zimmerman

8:00pm-8:15pm: Guest DJ

8:15-9:30: Firm Roots: Herlin Riley, Derek Douget, Peter Harris, Dwight Fitch, Jr. and Ashlin Parker

GALA HERITAGE STAGE

GALA COMMITTEE

The Gala Committee is comprised of members of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation’s Board of Directors. This event is proudly produced by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation.

ABOUT THE GALA

The Foundation will present its 23rd Jazz & Heritage Gala at Generations Hall on the evening of Thursday April 27, 2023. Join us as we celebrate Jazz Fest with great music, food and company.

We hope to see you in that number as a Patron or Sponsor of the Jazz & Heritage Gala. Gain access to this early opportunity to secure your ticket to the Gala and a Gala Pass to Jazz Fest 2023.

Proceeds will support the Don “Moose”Jamison Heritage School of Music. The Heritage School of Music proudly provides free-of-charge lessons taught by the finest musicians and educators the city has to offer, reaching 300 school-aged students with dynamic music instruction and opportunity

ABOUT THE HERITAGE SCHOOL OF MUSIC

The Don “Moose” Jamison Heritage School of Music proudly provides free-of-charge lessons taught by the finest musicians and educators the city has to offer, reaching more than 300 school-aged students with dynamic music instruction and opportunity. It is the Foundation’s longest standing educational program and has expanded to include a Beginners program, the Vocal workshops that take place at NORD centers across the GNO area, and Audio Production Workshops. The school holds classes three days a week at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz and Heritage Center. The state-of-the-art facility has several classrooms, a recording space, and a performance hall.

Kermit's Treme Mother In Law Lounge is at Kermit's Treme Mother In Law Lounge.

· New Orleans

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

Starting Thursday and every Thursday at the mother-in-law lounge at 5 o’clock seafood boil

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Le Petit Theatre presents

August Wilson's

HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED

Co-Conceived by Todd Kreidler

April 21 – May 7, 2023

Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson, How I Learned What I Learned is Wilson’s poetic one-man autobiographical show journeying through love, adversity, and self-discovery in the Hill District of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Originally performed by Wilson himself, How I Learned What I Learned is a stunning self-portrait of one of the strongest voices in the American Theatre.

Run Time: approximately 1 hour 25 minutes with no intermission

Strictly Limited Engagement. Must Close May 7.

April 27 7:30pm

April 28 7:30pm

April 29 7:30pm

April 30 3:00pm

Le Petit Theatre

616 Saint Peter Street,

New Orleans, LA 70116

Box Office:504-522-2081 x1

600 N Broad, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
(504) 218-1008

FREE Admission to the Ogden Museum of Art for La. Residents

4-27-23

10:00 am

Ogden Museum of

Southern Art

925 Camp St.

New Orleans LA 70130

If you are a Louisiana resident you can enjoy the Ogden Museum of Southern Art for free on Thursdays thanks to the Helis Foundation. Great museum with the largest and most comprehensive assemblage of Southern art in the world, establishing the Ogden Museum as the preeminent resource on art and culture of the South.

. Purchase tickets in advance.

Who

All ages

Cost

Free for La. Residents

How

RESERVE TIMED

TICKETS HERE

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Check out the Funky Uncle’s 8-Night Jam lineup featuring 2 nights experiencing the Meters with Leo Nocentelli, David Batiste, Russell Batiste, and more.

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45^TH A

-Save the Date-

Hancock Whitney Zoo-To-Do 2023

April 28, 2023

Purchase Sponsor & Patron Tickets

Hightail It to Audubon Zoo: Celebrate Spider Monkeys

Celebrate Audubon Zoo’s Spider Monkey Habitat Expansion and Conservation Efforts!

Black Tie or White Linen Suit for Gentlemen & Cocktail Attire for Ladies - Ages 21+

8 PM - 11 PM

Sponsor & Patron Entry: 7 PM

Friday, April 28, 2023

Audubon Zoo

DONATE AUCTION ITEMS

-Entertainment-

Headline Entertainment:

The Phunky Monkeys

Featured Entertainment:

Vivaz

Geovane Santos Duo

Jose Fermin and Merengue4-FOUR

Crawfish Boils at Faubourg

Faubourg Beer

3501 Jourdan Road, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
(504) 867-4000

Fete au Fete will be boiling crawfish every Friday-Sunday at the brewery! Stop by and enjoy great beer, good eats, and plenty to do at our 15 acre brew park!

Times:

Fridays - 4:30pm until sold out.

Saturdays & Sundays - 12pm until sold out

Interested in booking a private crawfish boil? Email events@faubourgbrewery.com to set up your boil!

Our outdoor brew park features three bocce ball courts, disc golf, corn hole, giant Jenga and many more yard games. Plenty of activities to keep the children engaged while the adults unwind. You can even bring in your own chairs, blankets and umbrellas.

Don’t want to to drive? Take a Rideshare to OR from the brewery, show a bartender your receipt and get $10 off your tab!

Family & Dog Friendly

Apr 2023

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Don't Miss Expressions of America—Now Featuring the Victory Belles!BUY TICKETS

The National WWII Museum’s new outdoor sound and light show brings history to life like never before—now featuring the Victory Belles! Our immersive show combines cutting-edge technology and special effects with the real words and stories of everyday people who made a tremendous impact during a time of monumental conflict. Enjoy brand-new pre-show entertainment from the Victory Belles, the Museum’s lively vocal trio performing the music of the 1940s.

Upcoming dates: April 28 | May 1, 5, 7 & 11

Tickets only $20!

945 Magazine Street

New Orleans, LA 70130

504-528-1944

Swirl Wine Bar & Market

3143 Ponce de Leon Street

New Orleans, LA 70119

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New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

Friday, April 28th - Sunday, 30th & Thursday, May 4 - Sunday, May 7th

Recharge, refuel, restock...Swirl is your home away from home during the fest! Our location just blocks from the Sauvage Street entrance makes us the perfect place to stop by for some quality beverages before, during and after the fest. We are open early (10 - 9, Friday & Saturday; 10-8 Sunday) for your pre-fest mimosa, Erin's infamous Bloody, Aperol Spritz, bubbly, local beers our new coffee cordial, and of course our eclectic selection of international wines by the glass or bottle. We are super excited to welcome you back! Have a fun and safe festival season.

Friday Night Wine School, Premium Sake Selections with Chris Johnson, World Sake Imports

Friday, May 12, 2023

As much as we love sake here at Swirl, we understand that purchasing it can be intimidating - the labels are confusing, the information mysterious - how many times have you looked at sake on display in a store and walked away? It’s just so…foreign. And unfortunately as Americans, most of us are familiar with sake in its most common form – at the sushi restaurant, served in a plain white carafe, and usually piping hot. Drinking this type of low quality, “house” sake warm is a must, as it masks the flaws and takes the sharp edge off some of the harsher flavors. It is generally of the lowest quality, sometimes described as “jet fuel” by sake aficionados.

Premium sake is a lot like quality wine - just like great wines are defined by their terroir, premium sake is defined by local geography, the ingredients (water, rice, koji and yeast), and the personality and skills of the brewmaster, or toji, all of which play a role in shaping the palate. These sakes tend to have much more elegant and subtle flavors carefully curated by the brewers, and heating will potentially destroy those flavors. Depending on the yeast used and the polishing level of the rice, some can be more light and fruity while others more savory and full. It is a complex beverage that is fantastic for food pairings, and not just with Asian food.

Always looking for educational opportunities, we are excited to hold our first sake focused Friday Night Wine School with Chris Johnson from World Sake Imports. Chris is a saké sommelier certified by the Saké Service Institute and a certified WSET Level 3 Saké Educator, and in 2013 earned the distinguished title of Saké Samurai. He'll discuss how sake is made, the different quality levels and styles, along with wine parallels and pairings. We hope you'll join us! Go here to reserve your spots, Premium Sake

Also in the works... Producer focus, Breaking Bread - lower alcohol, food friendly and low intervention wine; Breaking Down Loire, Part III; Umathum Wines from Austria

Love Louisiana Seafood?? Most of you who shop with us know they we just love giving suggestions on food and wine pairings. So when I told the staff I’d like to do a series on staff picks for specific foods and activities, I received some pretty quick answer for what they like to drink with seafood.

Seafood season here in Louisiana kicks into high gear right after Mardi Gras. Partially because of Lent and maybe a little to do with warmer temps and crawfish availability, this time of year is heaven for seafood lovers. How lucky are we to have sources for everything from blue crab to shrimp, crawfish, and oysters, not to mention the abundant selection of fish from drum, to red snapper, redfish, sheepshead, mahi mahi and more? Check out our staff picks here, Our Seafood Friendly Wine Picks

swirl + 1000 figs = yum!!

Did you know you can eat delicious food from 1000 Figs at Swirl? Here's how it works - get a table (indoors or outdoors) at Swirl, order your food at Figs and tell them you have a table at swirl. Order your wine at Swirl and have a seat, sipping on your wine til they bring you plates of heavenly food! How great is that?!?pesto & pigato I can't eat pesto without thinking of its famous home in Italy, the Ligurian coast. A small and breathtakingly gorgeous region, Liguria sits on the Mediterranean Sea in Northwest Italy. And of course the perfect pairing comes in a the form of a local wine made from Pigato...go here for the recipe & pairing, Pesto & Pigatoneed orange?

...we have a few! As the category of natural, minimal intervention wine continues to grow, winemakers are increasingly turning to an age-old winemaking practice in their white wine production. Before we had all of this technology at our fingertips, winemaking in the ancient world was a simple practice - read moreBoozy Drinks Anyone?

We are upping our spirits game this week! Stay tuned for new, exciting additions to our carefully curated selections. I'll be posting inventory and descriptions at the end of the week. Gin, Vodka, Rum, Mezcal, Tequila, Whisky, Vermouths and more! Check out what's available and add them to your next order!Stay safe and be kind...

Beth, Kerry, Erin, Jessie, Bridget and Kimi

Destrehan Plantation - A Living History Museum

Mark your calendars!

Heritage Day is Friday, April 28, 2023 from 9 am to 3 pm located at 13034 River Road, Destrehan, Louisiana 70047.

Walk in the footsteps of history through music, dance, demonstrations, exhibits and hands-on activities. This family friendly event is great for all ages and is open to the public.

For more information on this event, please contact our Heritage Education Coordinator, Brenda Benoit, at (985) 764-9315, ext. 3

Admission Fee excluding Tour

$10 for child (7 - 17)

$13 for adult

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2023 Jazz Fest Poster: QUARTER (LOVE) NOTE

A Portrait of New Orleans' French Quarter

By James Michalopoulos

WE’RE BACK AT THE BLUE NILE EVERY FRIDAY!!!!

TODAY AT 11 PM

Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers

$20

· 532 Frenchmen Street,New Orleans,70116,US

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

4-29-23

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!

Saturday

City Recycling Opportunities

City of New Orleans’ Department of Sanitation announced that the City’s Recycling Drop-Off Center, located at 2829 Elysian Fields Ave., will be open weekly on Saturdays from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. This temporary shift from bi-weekly drop off is in response to a higher demand for recycling while curbside collection is suspended.

Residents participating in the drop-off events should plan for longer than normal wait-times; the New Orleans Police Department will provide traffic control support to help the events run smoothly.

Orleans Parish residents can drop off the following recyclables:Paper: newspapers, junk mail, phone books, catalogs, office paper
Corrugated Cardboard
Boxboard: cereal boxes and soft drink boxes
Plastics #1 (soda/water bottles) and #2 (milk/juice/shampoo/detergent containers)
Small metals: aluminum and steel
Mardi Gras beads
Batteries: AA, AAA, AAAA, C, D, 6-volt, 9-volt, Lithium
Light bulbs: incandescent and fluorescent
Electronics: iPads, tablets, computers, laptops, phones, keyboards, speakers, cables, x-boxes, PlayStations, Wii, MP3/DVD/CD Players, UPS, Circuit boards, portable navigation/GPS devices, inkjet/toner cartridges, digital cameras/video recorders (DVRs), fax machines, small printers, monitors, processors, networking equipment, stereos, security systems
Televisions: limit 4
Tires: limit 5
Glass: limit 50 lbs. (please remove corks and caps)

*Please note: no composting materials accepted at this time.

KITE FEST LOUISIANE'!!!

APRIL 29, 2023 - 11:00 a.m. - fireworks at dusk

April 30, 2023 - 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Named "Festival of the Year" by the Louisiana Travel Promotion Association and Top 20 Event by the Southeast Tourism Society, Kite Fest Louisiane brings professional kite fliers and hobbyists alike to Port Allen in West Baton Rouge Parish.

Great family fun is always on tap at the annual Kite Fest Louisiane', where the skies are filled with kites of all sizes and shapes. A kite-making workshop and kite designing are just some of the activities for children. Bring the entire family, some lawn chairs and enjoy a day of kite flying, Louisiana food booths and indoor flying performed by indoor flying champions.

Admission is Free. NO PETS OR ICE CHESTS PLEASE!

4-29-2023

SATURDAY AT

9 until Midnight

The Anaïs at

The Bombay Club

Every Saturday

Daniel Meinecke joins me on piano

Join us for an evening of Jazz and Cocktails at The Bombay Club.

830 Conti St

New Orleans, LA 70112

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The claws are coming out this year. Join fellow fans, players and Black & Gold legends on Saturday, April 29 for our first annual Saints Draft Crawfish Cook-Off, presented by Cox. Six local vendors will bring their best mud bug game to the Ochsner Sports Performance Center with fans and Saints legends determining the best of the boilers. Who will proclaim themselves king of the craw? Be there to help decide!

✓ Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for kids and include crawfish tasting from our competitors, as well as jambalaya from Tony Chachere's and hot dogs. Each ticket also includes vouchers for Coca-Cola and Bud Light (21+) products.

✓ Appearances by Saints players past and present.

✓ Live music from local party band Mixed Nuts.

✓ Interactive games for kids of all ages.

✓ And of course, live Draft coverage of the Saints’ 5 Saturday picks!

With April being Autism Awareness Month, all proceeds from the event will be donated to benefit Autism Society of Greater New Orleans, Autism Speaks, Kulture City, Raphael Village and SOAR.

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Limit 8 tickets per account.

Gretna Farmer’s Market

Event Date:

Saturday

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.

TODAY AT 12 PM – 4 PM

Live Music & Crawfish Sundays at Zony Mash!

Zony Mash Beer Project

3940 Thalia St., New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana

Apr 2023

Sun, Apr 30

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Whats a better way to end the weekend thank with Crawfish, Beer and Live Music?

Bring the family and bring the pups out to Zony Mash because Crawfish and Music is BACK EVERY Sunday With Crawfish by Mais La Seafood and rotating live music.

Join us here at Palmettos on Sundays from

10 am to 3 pm for an authentic

Louisiana Jazz Brunch.

1901 Bayou Ln,

Slidell, LA 70458-3227

JAZZ BRUNCH HOURS

SUNDAY

4-23-23

10 am – 3 pm

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Prefer to make your reservation via phone?

Give us a call at (985) 643-0050.

4-3-2023

Free Admission to Contemporary Arts Center

11:00 am - 5:00 pm

FREE

Contemporary Arts Center

900 Camp Street New Orleans LA 70130

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Ellis Marsalis Documentary Gets New Orleans Premiere Dates

by: VERONIKA LEE

Ellis, an intimate documentary on the late beloved Ellis Marsalis Jr. will make its New Orleans premiere next month at the New Orleans Jazz Museum. German filmmaker Sascha Just, who befriended the jazz pianist during one of her many trips to the city, turned teaching music into a Civil Rights Act and mentored a generation of top musicians while changing modern jazz. The film has screened at Doc NYC Fest and most recently at The American Documentary Film Festival in Palm Springs. The film chronicles how the performer, composer, and educator transcended racial injustices he faced from his childhood during segregation to his death from COVID 19.

OffBeat spoke to Just in 2020, during the fundraising phase of the Ellis Marsalis documentary film, about the musician’s outlook on life. “With one sentence he could say something really wonderful and be so insightful and funny. That was it — just one sentence. I loved how involved he got when he speaks of things he is interested in and how in depth he could go into about these things. Even though I am not a musician he became a role model on how to pursue something…to stick with it and go with what you love,” stated the filmmaker, who resides in New York.

The film includes interviews with Ellis’s sons Wynton, Branford, Ellis III, Delfeayo, and Jason as well as Ellis’s last concert at Jazz at Lincoln Center in NYC. Featuring never-before-seen historic footage, the film also contains a solo concert performed by the elder Marsalis exclusively for the film.

Ellis will make its New Orleans premiere Wednesday, May 3 at the New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Avenue. The event will kick off with a live performance from Jason Marsalis and the E-Quintet followed by the screening at 7:30 p.m.

Snug Harbor will screen the documentary the following night, Thursday, May 4. The historic Frenchmen Street music club where Ellis held court as bandleader weekly for over 30 years will host a one-day multi-media celebration of the music, life and legacy of Ellis Marsalis Jr, the “E-Day Festival” featuring an intimate, limited-capacity premiere screening of Just’s film, and two live musical tributes to Ellis led by Jason Marsalis with members of E’s last band. The Snug Harbor screening will host an opening reception and cocktail hour from 5-6 p.m., including a meet and greet with the filmmaker and Jason Marsalis, and some of Ellis’s band members, while ticketing and seating take place. The 6 p.m. screening will be followed by two live concerts led by Jason Marsalis and members of the E-Quintet, ticketed separately, at 9 p.m. and 11 p.m.

Tickets for the Snug Harbor screening are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Tickets for each of the live performances are $40, or an advance bundle package of $50 for film plus one concert. Snug Harbor states seating is very limited, advance tickets for all presentations are strongly suggested. Tickets for each presentation can be purchased at http://SnugJa zz.com

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2023 Spring Concert Series

Music lovers are invited to City Park for the popular Thursdays at Twilight concert series. Bring your friends and enjoy mint juleps and array of musicians indoors at the Pavilion of the Two Sisters (1 Victory Avenue, NOLA 70124). Admission is $15. Cocktails, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase. No outside food, drink or pets allowed.

City Park policy states no refunds, rain checks or exchanges will be issued for fundraisers. In the event of cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, we ask ticket holders to consider their purchase a donation to the Park.

Gates Open - 5:00pm

Performances - 6:00-8:00pm

SPRING 2023 SCHEDULE

May 4 - Patrice Fisher and Arpa with special guests from Brazil
$15.00
+ fees
Special guests from Brazil will join harpist Patrice Fisher to perform a blending of music from Central, South and North America.
May 11 - The Walrus + Electric Yat Quartet
$15.00
+ fees
The Walrus + Electric Yat Quartet brings The Beatles catalog to life with a string ensemble. These shows feature songs from the catalog that don’t fit the normal four-piece band such as “Eleanor Rigby”, “All You Need Is Love”, “Yesterday”, and more.
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May 18 - The New Orleans Mystics
$15.00
+ fees
Songs from The Temptations, The O’Jays, Marvin Gaye, and Otis Redding will all be part of this soulful tribute to some of the greatest music from the 1970s. Get your tickets early. Always a sellout!
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May 25 - Creole String Beans
$15.00
+ fees
The Classic New Orleans party band with exceptional taste in song selection and a repertoire that ranges far and wide from Fats Domino and Bobby Charles to Duke Ellington.
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June 1 - New Leviathan Oriental Fox-Trot Orchestra
$15.00
+ fees
The New Leviathan Oriental Fox Trot Orchestra is an American revival orchestra that performs vintage American music popular from the 1890s through the early 1930s.
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June 8 - The Yat Pack
$15.00
+ fees
“The Yat Pack” is a New Orleans-based band modeled on the 1960s Vegas Swing Era. They will perform classic big-band numbers by Frank Sinatra, Louis Prima, Dean Martin, and Bobby Darin as well as contemporary artists like Michael Bublé, Billy Joel, and Harry Connick, Jr. www.theyatpack.com
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June 15 - Julio y Cesar
$15.00
+ fees
Originally from Guatemala, Julio and Cesar Herrera have been in New Orleans for over 30 years. They describe their music as constantly evolving, attributing this in part to their exposure from an early age to many cultures. For more information about the singer/band, please visit www.julioandcesar.com.
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June 22 - Raphael Bas & Harmonouche
$15.00
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Harmonouche plays music loaded with charisma and international flavor. This New Orleans band combines world-class musicianship and a good dose of humor to deliver a unique sound orchestrated with jazz guitar, harmonica, accordion, piano and vocals.
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June 29 - Tim Laughlin
$15.00
+ fees
Tim began playing the clarinet at age 8, taking private lessons at Werlein’s. Laughlin has separated himself by composing original New Orleans Jazz, as heard on his award-winning CD, The Isle of Orleans. His songs have been heard on television, commercials, and major motion pictures. www.timlaughlin.com
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Your guide to the Thibodaux Firemen’s Fair, sponsored by WGNO

by: Kylee Bond

Events Schedule

Thursday, May 4

5pm — Fair Opening Ceremony
5:00pm-5:30pm — Andrea Rhodes/National Anthem
5-11pm — Pay-One-Price Rides $25
5:30pm-7:30pm — Left on Red (Rock Cover Band)
8pm- 10:30pm — Lagniappe Band (South Louisiana Cover Band)
11pm — Fair closes

Friday, May 5

5pm — Fair Opens
5pm-11pm — Pay-One-Price Rides $25
5:45pm-7:45pm — Dead End (Classic Rock with a Little Soul)
6pm – 8pm — 5k & Fun Run Registration and Check-In Opens
8:15pm-10:15pm — Snapper & The Fishsticks (Party Band)
10:45pm-12am — Everclear (90s Alternative Rock)
12:30am — Fair Closes

Saturday, May 6

7:30am — Fun Run Begins.
8am — 5k Begins.
11am — Fair Opens
11am-6pm — Pay-One-Price Rides $25
11am-12:15pm Bunk Johnson Brazz Band (Brass Band)
12:45pm-2:15pm — Electric Ramble
4:45pm-6:45pm — Voodoo Bayou
6pm — First Auction Begins
7:15pm-9:15pm — Elise HarperCountry
9:45pm-11pm — Chris Janson (headliner)
12:30am — Fair Closes

Sunday, May 7

11am — Fair Opens
11am — Firemen’s Parade
11:30am-1:30pm — Gerald Gruenig & Gentilly Zydeco
(Directly After Parade) — Firemen’s Auction
2pm-4pm — The Justin Cornett Band
4:30pm-6:30pm — Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco Hellraisers
7pm-9pm — Ryan Foret & Foret Tradition
9pm — $15,000 raffle drawing, fair closes

Food

Fairgoers will be met with a wide selection of food, including the famous Firemen’s Fair burger! While they are busy fighting fires and saving lives every other day of the year, firefighters with the Thibodaux Fire Department will split into dozens of teams to prepare a unique dish for visitors. While you’re there, check out these options:

Shrimp stew
Shrimp creole
Crab cakes with crawfish sauce
Crawfish pie
Gumbo
Boudin
Jambalaya
Funnel sticks
Turkey legs

Firemen’s Parade

Crowds will line the streets on Sunday for one of the fair’s biggest events, the Firemen’s Parade. Older than most Mardi Gras krewes and believed to be one of the oldest parades still running today, the event is sure to bring thousands together in 2023.

The parade begins Sunday at 11 a.m. at the intersection of Blake Court and Menard Street. It will conclude at the fairgrounds.

Rides

What’s a fair without the rides? We’re told this year will bring a large selection of rides sure to attract everyone from kids to thrill-seekers. This includes:

Ferris wheel
Tilt-a-Whirl
Bumper cars
Thrill rides
Children’s rides
A plethora of carnival games

Pricing

Wristbands are available for $25 each and can be used the following days:

Thursday: 5-11PM
Friday: 5-12AM
Saturday: 11-6PM

Visitors can also purchase a mega pass for $75, which is good for all hours the fair is open, including Sunday.

Auctions

Both live and silent auctions will be held through the weekend. A major key to fundraising efforts is due to the contributions made during these auctions. Prizes range anywhere from $20 car washes to $10,000 custom-made boats and unique celebrity experiences. Who’s the celebrity? You’ll just have to show up to find out! All auction purchases are tax-deductible.

Schedule

Saturday @ 6pm — Behind the float barn

Sunday immediately after the parade — Inside Grand Marshal’s Den (Parade Float Barn)

5K and Fun Run

Register now for the 10th anniversary of the Firemen’s Fair Fun Run and 5K! All kids ages 5-17 can register for free, sponsored once again by Thibodaux Regional Health System. All adult (ages 18+) pre-registrations will receive a $10 food/drink voucher for the fair.

Registration will last up until race day on Saturday morning. The race begins at 8 a.m. at the fairgrounds entrance and will roll through downtown Thibodaux before heading back to the fairgrounds. All participants will receive a commemorative medal and complimentary refreshments.

Full Moon 2023 Calendar

For 2023, there will be 13 full moons. Most of the months will have 1 full moon with the exception of August. For August 2023, a blue moon is on the schedule. Mark your calendars accordingly!

Here’s a quick summary of the dates of each of the full moons, their names, and how they fit into each season.

Here are the dates of the 2023 Full Moons:

May 5, 2023 (Full Flower Moon)

The May 2023 Full Moon, also called the Full Flower Moon, will be on Friday May 5, 2023 13:34 EST or 17:34 UTC. It will be the second full moon of the Spring 2023 season.

There will also be a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse at the same time as the full moon, technically 9 minutes before the full moon peak.

June 3, 2023 (Full Strawberry Moon)

The June 2023 Full Moon, also called the Full Strawberry Moon, will be on Saturday June 3, 2023 23:42 ET or June 4, 2023 03:42 UTC. This will be the third full moon of the Spring 2023 season as it occurs about two weeks before the Summer Solstice.

The Summer Solstice is on the calendar for June 21, 2023 10:58 EST or 14:58 UTC.

July 3, 2023 (Full Buck Moon)

The July 2023 Full Moon, also called the Full Buck Moon, will be on Monday July 3, 2023 07:39 EST or 11:39 UTC. This will be the first full moon of the Summer 2023 season as the June full moon occurred prior to the Summer Solstice.

August 1, 2023 (Full Sturgeon Moon)

The August 2023 Full Moon, also called the Full Sturgeon Moon, will be on Tuesday August 1, 2023 14:31 EST or 18:31 UTC. This will be the second full moon of the Summer 2023 season.

August 30, 2023 (Full Blue Moon)

There will be a full blue moon in August 2023 on Wednesday August 30, 2023 21:35 or August 31, 2023 01:35 UTC. This will be the third and last full moon of the Summer 2023 season.

This moon is called a full blue moon is because it’s the second full moon in a calendar month.

September 29, 2023 (Full Harvest Moon)

The September 2023 Full Moon, also called the Full Harvest Moon, will be on Friday, September 29, 2023 05:57 EST or 09:57 UTC. This will be the first full moon of the Autumn 2023 season.

There will also be a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse at the same time as the full moon, technically 10 minutes before the full moon peak.

The Autumn Equinox is on the calendar for September 23, 2023 02:50 EST or 06:50 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 28, 2023 (Full Hunter’s Moon)

The October 2023 Full Moon, also called the Full Hunter’s Moon will be on Saturday October 28, 2023 16:24 EST or 20:24 UTC. It will be the second full moon of the Autumn 2023 season

November 27, 2023 (Full Beaver Moon)

The November 2023 Full Moon, also called the Full Beaver Moon, will be on Monday November 27, 2023 04:16 EST or 9:16 UTC. It will be the third full moon of the Autumn 2023 season.

December 26, 2023 (Full Cold Moon)

The December 2023 Full Moon, also called Full Cold Moon, will be on Tuesday December 26, 2023 19:33 EST or December 27, 2023 00:33 UTC. It will be the first full moon of the Winter 2023-2024 season

The Winter Solstice is on the calendar for December 21, 2023 22:28 EST or December 22, 2023 03:28 UTC

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Free Day at Audubon Zoo

Audubon Zoo

6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
(504) 861-2537

On the third 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 Zoo.

St. Paul Lutheran Church in the Marigny

2624 Burgundy Street.

New Orleans, LA 70117

Phone: 1-504-945-3741

Save a Date - May 13, 2023 - Annual Dedication Day reunion

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2023 Opus Ball: Celebrating Carlos Miguel Prieto

Featuring special guests Jon Cleary and Tank & the Bangas

Saturday, May 20, 2023

Orpheum Theater, New Orleans

Patron Party 5:30 p.m.

Dinner 6:00 p.m.

| Concert 7:30 p.m.

The Orpheum Theater

129 Roosevelt Way

New Orleans, LA 70112

Join us for a very special evening as we celebrate and thank Carlos Miguel Prieto for seventeen years as the Adelaide Wisdom Benjamin Music Director and Principal Conductor.

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The evening will include a seated dinner followed by a celebratory concert featuring music by Copland and special guests Jon Cleary and Tank and the Bangas. You won’t want to miss Carlos Miguel Prieto’s last concert at the head of the LPO.

Tickets are available for the concert only portion of the evening. Seating is General Admission and is limited to the Balcony area of the theater.

Limited tickets available.

Honorary Chairs Dr. Stephen and Nancy Hales

Special Guests

JON CLEARY

TANK & THE BANGAS

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Give Kids The World

Laissez les bons temps rouler! We’re excited to announce that this year’s Give Kids The World Gala will take place on May 20, 2023 in the magical city of New Orleans, Louisiana!

Hosted by the Kern Family and Mardi Gras World, the Gala will celebrate all that is The Big Easy. As you might expect, the evening will be filled with the tastes, sights, and, especially, the sounds of New Orleans, and we’d love for you to be a part of the special evening. Follow this link for full event and ticketing details: www.gktw.org/gala

Mark Your Calendars and Get Ready for the Fight of the Year!

2nd Annual Food Fight Returns in New Location

New Orleans, LA – New Orleans Food Fight presented by Stella Artois moves from the Bywater’s Crescent Park upriver to the Riverwalk Outlets Spanish Plaza on Thursday, May 25th from 6-10pm. Food Fight is the inaugural event at the plaza following the recent completion of the ferry landing and the new Four Seasons Hotel.

The one-night only event produced by Yeah You Right Events benefits the PLEASE Foundation, a Louisiana 501(c)(3) that provides mentorship, leadership training, and scholarships for at-risk students to attend local college preparatory high schools in the New Orleans area. Last year’s events raised over $50,000 for the PLEASE students currently attending local college preparatory high schools.

“Thanks to our amazing sponsors and fans, our first Food Fight was super successful,” said event producer Shane Finkelstein. “It’s now one of the biggest chef competitions in the city and a great opportunity to showcase New Orleans’ top chefs and mixologists while raising money for our next generation of local leaders.”

Food Fight fans and celebrity judges choose the winners for Top Classic Dish, Top Creative Dish, Top Vegetarian Dish, Top Classic Cocktail and Top Creative Cocktail. Fest-goers will also enjoy creative pop-up bar areas and DJ lounges, spirit tastings, top local bands, burlesque by Trixie Minx, and additional eye-popping visual elements.

Confirmed competitors for Food Fight Champion include Apolline, The Chloe, Deanasco’s, Los Jefes Grill, Mahoney’s Poboys & Seafood, Messina’s, Saint John, Soulé Cafe, Tava Indian Street Food, and Wishing Town Bakery. Spirit sponsors include Casamigos, Crown Royal, Hard Hide Strawberry Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Ketel One, Makers Mark, Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey, Tres Generaciones, and Who Dat Spirits.

The Food Fight VIP Experience presented by William Grant & Sons includes open bar, food tastings by James Beard nominated chef Michael Gulatta of Maypop, Hendrix Gin and Milagro Tequila cocktails by the bar team at Meril’s, plus gourmet desserts, and additional entertainment including James Andrews and Honey Island Swamp Band.

Food Fight ticketing options include $135.00 VIP, $105.00 Early Entry/First Tasting and $85.00 General Admission. Early Bird discounted tickets go on sale March 12th starting at $55. Once inside the festival, all food and drinks are included. Visit www.foodfightnola.com for more information.

Sponsors for Food Fight 2023 include Stella Artois, Hyundai of Metairie, Performance Food Service, Riverwalk Outlets, Where Y'at Magazine, N.O.Vative Printing, Element, Evamor Natural Artesian Water, and Joe’s Septic Contractors.

This year’s goal is to double last year’s amount and raise over $100,000 for the PLEASE Foundation so they can continue to do the important work they do in our community.

For additional information, photos, and media passes, please contact Allison Davis, our Marketing & PR Coordinator at (972)-885-7956

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WYES is excited to announce the 30th anniversary of WYES SEASON OF GOOD TASTES.

This season, from January 2023 through July 2023, guests can select wine tasting dinners at eight of New Orleans’ iconic restaurants. Each dinner is specially created by the chef to pair with the wines being served that evening. In past years, some of the dinners have sold out within a matter of hours.

Reservations open at wyes.org/events. Dinner prices vary from $115-$250, and include tax and gratuity.

All wine pairing menus are now online and can be viewed at wyes.org/events.

Thank you to this season’s participating restaurants.

The Pelican Club — Tuesday, June 6

Palm&Pine — Wednesday, June 21

Briquette — Friday, July 14

These dinners are made possible through the support of our generous sponsors: Caire Hotel & Restaurant Supply, Inc., Community Coffee, AJ’s Produce and Thompson Meats.