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NATIONAL MOONSHINE DAY | JUNE 5
Every June 5th National Moonshine Day recognizes a beverage with a notorious record of blurring the lines of history and the law, turning ordinary men (and women) into criminals and common criminals into legends.
Moonshine traditionally is an illegally distilled spirit. Mostly made from a corn mash, moonshine is a distilled whiskey that is typically produced by an individual illegally without a permit. Also known as white lightning, mountain dew, homebrew, hillbilly pop, rotgut, and too many more to list here.
Prohibition
Distilling skills first came to the United States with the Scotch-Irish as they settled in Virginia.
Temperance laws and prohibition legislation were passed in several states before the Civil War, but it wasn’t until the turn of the century that the temperance movement picked up steam. By the time the 18th Amendment was ratified early in 1919, over half the country was dry.
Prohibition lasted 13 years. It created a demand for moonshine, unlike any that may have existed before. Moonshine became big business overnight.
Modern Moonshine
These days, moonshine in the legal sense has a following. Small-batch distilleries are producing legal moonshine giving moonshiners a new name. Bringing moonshine out of the woods and going up against other whiskeys for a place on the shelf. Many are packaging their homebrews in canning jars, embracing their rich history while at the same time experimenting with flavor and branching out with food pairing similar to that of wine and beer.
Trivia
- Shepherd was Uncle Jesse’s CB handle on the Dukes of Hazzard. Sweet Tillie was the name of his Ford LTD/Galaxie in the first episode – his moonshine runner.
- The X’s on the moonshine jugs symbol represents the number of times a batch was run through the still. If marked XXX, the moonshine is pure alcohol.
- What do Esther Clark, Edna Giard, Stella Beloumant, Mary Wazeniak all have in common? They were all bootleggers. Bootlegging was an equal opportunity profession.
- Lavinia Gilman was a bootlegger, too. At 80 years old, she ran a 300 gallon still in Montana. The judge suspected her son was the real culprit, though.
- During prohibition, there were many ways to transport bootlegged moonshine. Faking a funeral was a convenient ruse to move the product. Out of respect for the dead, of course, those with the badge were reluctant to stop a funeral procession.
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Purring is a specialty among cats in the subfamily Felinae, which includes domestic cats (Felis catus) as well as lynxes, bobcats, and other small wild cats. In these species, a bone in the throat called the hyoid is fixed in position; in non-purring cats like lions and jaguars, the hyoid is somewhat flexible. This difference suggests the bone has something to do with purring, but scientists are still debating the mechanism behind it. One theory holds that laryngeal muscles can rapidly open and close around the vocal cords, resulting in a purr.
Cats purr for several reasons: when they are content, want food, feel nervous, or are in pain. Experts say cats also purr just after they give birth or when they’re injured or sick, leading bioacoustician Elizabeth von Muggenthaler to suggest that purring might be a way for a cat to heal itself.
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Traffic Advisory: Temporary Detour at Baronne Street (Poydras to Lafayette) to Begin Monday, June 5
NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans today announced that Baronne Street, between Poydras Street and Lafayette Street, will be closed for a series of crane operations beginning Monday, June 5, at 7 a.m.
Cranes will be lifting materials and equipment onto 840 Poydras St. as a part of a private sector project.
During this time, vehicular traffic will be detoured as follows:
- Traffic on Baronne Street turns left onto Poydras Street
- Detoured traffic turns right onto St. Charles Avenue
- Detoured traffic continues to travel on St. Charles Avenue through the intersection at Girod Street to turn right on Julia Street
- Detoured traffic continues to travel on Julia Street through the intersection at Carondelet Street to turn Left on Baronne Street
- Detour ends mid-block Baronne Street between Julia Street and St. Joseph Street
Public safety is our top priority; the contractor will have signage and traffic control measures onsite to direct drivers and pedestrians, and NOPD will be in place at the closure point to facilitate safe movement at all times. Traffic and sidewalks will reopen Sunday, June 11, at 7 p.m.
Questions about this advisory or RoadworkNOLA should be directed to 504.658.ROAD (7623) or [email protected].
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Grand Isle State Park has reopened after Hurricane Ida
The park, which reopened Thursday, has been long been popular with Gulf of Mexico vacationers interested in camping, boating, fishing and paddling. The park's beach, its recreational vehicle pads and its tent campsites are open, although the Gulf fishing pier and one of the two bathhouses remain closed for repairs.
The park's gates are open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission costs $3 per person; it's free for those younger than 4 and older than 61.
Campsite reservations may be made at www.reservelastateparks.com. For more information, email the park at [email protected] or call (225) 342-8111.
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THE DOOKY CHASE KITCHEN: LEAH’S LEGACY cooking series celebrates Leah Chase, the “Queen of Creole Cuisine.”
The 26-part cooking series, produced by WYES-TV in New Orleans, was shot on location at Dooky Chase’s Restaurant with dishes prepared by younger generations of the Chase family who have led the restaurant since Leah’s death in 2019.
Viewers will meet Leah’s grandson, Edgar “Dook” Chase IV, who now oversees the restaurant’s kitchen; her niece Cleo Robinson, who joined Leah in the kitchen in 1980; and the restaurant’s newest chef, Leah’s great-granddaughter Zoe Chase. Paired with some of the menus are specialty cocktails crafted by Leah’s granddaughter Eve Marie Haydel, the restaurant’s beverage manager who has updated drink recipes from the restaurant’s earlier days. Granddaughter Chase Kamata narrates. Each 30-minute episode explores a new take on Creole classics and a different chapter of the restaurant’s history.
See it every Saturday at 10am and on Sundays at 11:30am. Watch on WYES-TV and stream on wyes.org/live and on the WYES and PBS Apps. Out of WYES’ viewing area?
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Join us for lunch in the French Quarter!
We're open for lunch Mondays, Thursday and Fridays 11am-2pm. Walk ins are welcome, but reservations are highly recommended. For reservations, please use @opentable or call (504) 581-4422.
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TODAY'S DAILY QUESTION
What does "lalochezia" mean?
The fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of one's mouth
The art of flower arrangement
The use of vulgar or foul language to relieve stress
The feeling of being lost
or disoriented
What does "lalochezia" mean?
The use of vulgar or foul language to relieve stress
Lalochezia is a term that refers to the use of vulgar or foul language as a means of relieving stress or frustration. While some may find this behavior inappropriate or offensive, others believe that swearing can be an effective form of catharsis. Research has shown that swearing can increase pain tolerance, provide a sense of release, and even help people feel more in control of their emotions. However, it's important to note that excessive swearing can also be a sign of underlying mental health issues, such as anxiety or depression. As with any coping mechanism, it's important to use lalochezia in moderation and to seek professional help if necessary.
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Which words best complete these example sentences?
A) Engaging the uninterested students in the history lesson was ____________ for the exhausted, yet persistent teacher. B) The baby woke up four hours before the tired parent's alarm, causing a ____________ night's rest for them yet again.
Douse
Ignoble
Egregious
Futile
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Tulane Baseball
@GreenWaveBSB
It’s been a helluva ride!
The Wave drops the elimination game of the Baton Rouge Regional 10-2 to Sam Houston State.
We are thankful for those who rolled with us all season long.
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Monday Game Day
Oregon St.
Alex Box Stadium
1:00 p.m. CT
98.1 FM (http://LSUsports.net/audio/)
ESPN+
LSU would prefer to make it easy on themselves, needing just one win over an exhausted Beavers squad to win the regional. They will have a second chance, though, if they did go down in the first game. The second game would begin at least one hour following the first, though an extended delay could potentially push that game to Tuesday. That second game is not allowed to start later than 11 p.m., per NCAA rules.
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Krewe of Majestic Carnival Club Inc. is in Covington.
MEMBERSHIP ACCEPTANCE LETTERS ARE BEING SENT OUT NOW! Don’t miss the opportunity to become a member of a organization that advocates strongly for diversity and inclusion while celebrating the traditions of Mardi Gras culture. Visit the website and submit your membership application TODAY!
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TODAY AT 5:30 PM
NOLA Jitterbugs Swing Dance Series- Beginners - Advanced!
Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans
Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans
- 900 Camp St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 528-3805
New 6-Week Swing Dance Series!
Starts June 5th at The Contemporary Arts Center (900 Camp St)
3 classes available. Total Beginners thru Advanced. No partner required. Come alone or with friends!
Here's the schedule:
Two class available on Mondays-
Mondays - June 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, July 3rd, & 10th 2023
6:30-7:30pm - Swing Dance For Beginners - Laying the foundation to be able to dance with a partner to jazz, swing, blues, and rhythm & blues in New Orleans.
8-9pm Beginner Plus (this is the next class for all of you who just took our Swing Dance for Beginners class or have taken some other beginner series. Must know 8 count rhythms and triple steps)
Wednesdays - June 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, July 5th, & July 12th
8:30-9:30pm - Intermediate/Advanced Lindy Hop - Fearless Following! In this class we'll be focusing on how to follow with agency and intention and how the leaders can give the followers what they need. This is about making sure followers have true co-ownership over the dance. Must already know how to swingout and dance both 6 and 8 count patterns comfortably socially. (Note: This class is not just for followers!)
See registration form below for all class descriptions and details.
As usual, we'll have a live band in the last class!
Sign up here: https://nolajitterbugsjune2023.dancecamps.org/booking.php
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Test Your Knowledge With Today's Trivia...
An American Patty Melt is usually served on what?
Baguette
Toast
Torilla
Hot Dog Bun
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NATIONAL GINGERBREAD DAY | June 5
‘Tis the season to celebrate National Gingerbread Day. While that may sound strange, on June 5th each year, gingerbread lovers across the country celebrate by sampling their favorite recipes and gingerbread treats. Whether in the form of bread, cakes, bars, biscuits, or cookies, they’re delicious any time of year.
The term “gingerbread” originally referred to preserved ginger, later referring to a confection made up of honey and spices.
Gingerbread is a sweet food that typically uses honey or molasses rather than just sugar and is flavored with ginger. Gingerbread foods range from a soft, moist loaf cake to something closer to a ginger biscuit.
It is believed that gingerbread was first brought to Europe in 992 by an Armenian monk. He lived there for seven years teaching gingerbread cooking to the French priests and Christians until his death in 999.
Sources indicate that in 1444, Swedish nuns were baking gingerbread to ease indigestion.
In the 17th century, gingerbread biscuits were sold in monasteries, pharmacies and town square farmers markets. During the 18th century, gingerbread became widely available.
But, they aren’t the only place to find outstanding flavor and choice. Local delis have selections of domestic and imported cheeses, and independent shops offer a rotating inventory beckoning us to keep visiting to see what’s new.
Excellent as a snack on its own, cheese is also a perfect ingredient in pasta, soups, souffle, and many other recipes. We slap it on a sandwich cold, but why stop there when it can be grilled and melted like this amazing Swiss and Tomato Grilled Cheese recipe. When company comes to visit, nothing is better than a cheeseball, especially when bacon is added.
Cheese is multinational, too! Every nation in the world has its own variety of cheese. Italy seems to have harnessed the market. They did add it to pizza, and that’s pretty amazing. Savor the opportunity if you ever have the chance to taste cheeses from around the world. For example, hop on over to Greece. They have this dessert called cheesecake. Delicious!
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June 5th Celebrated History
1893
The Orient Express departs from Paris on its first regularly scheduled service.
1956
Elvis Presley appears on The Milton Berle Show and performs his new single, “Hound Dog.” His gyrations prove to be scandalous but propel him into Rock and Roll history.
1981
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the first five cases of AIDS. At the time, the five patients located in Los Angeles, California, were reported as having a rare strain of pneumonia only found in those with weakened immune systems.
June 5th Celebrated Birthdays
Pancho Villa – 1878
The Mexican revolutionary general became a notorious bandit who joined an uprising against Mexican dictator, Porfirio Diaz. In the U.S., he became known for his battles with U.S. troops and a 1916 attack on Columbus, New Mexico.
Ruth Benedict – 1887
The American anthropologist who studied Southwest Native American cultures is best known for interpreter ability.
Bill Moyers – 1934
The American Journalist served as President Lyndon B. Johnson’s press secretary. His career has spanned more than 55 years including commentating and hosting several television news shows and publishing
numerous books.
Ken Follett – 1949
The Welsh author has published several thrillers and historical novels including The Pillars of the Earth.
Richard Scarry – 1953
The children’s author created a world of anthropomorphic characters who live in Busytown. From Lowly Worm to Miss Honey and Doctor Lion, Scarry’s stories took children on adventures and taught reading, colors, and manners along with many other things.
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futile
[ FYOOT-L ]
Part of SpeechadjectiveOrigin + Etymology
Mid-16th century; from the Latin futilis 'leaky, futile,' from fundere 'pour'
Synonymsadjective
fruitless
ineffective
unsuccessful
Antonyms
adjectiveeffective
fruitful
productive
Definition
adjective
incapable of producing any result; ineffective; useless; not successful
Examples
adjective
A) Engaging the uninterested students in the history lesson was futile for the exhausted, yet persistent teacher. B) The baby woke up four hours before the tired parent's alarm, causing a futile night's rest for them yet again.
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A view of Canal Street looking towards the river from what appears to be the corner of Carondelet Street from a 1900 book published by Thomas F. Dessner titled “Souvenir of … New Orleans Photo-Gravures.”
While none of the photographs are attributed, there are several that look to be the early work of John Teunisson, who worked for the Underwriters Inspection Bureau of New Orleans as an insurance inspector from 1892 until at least 1900. The following year he advertised his photographic services and by 1907 held himself out as an “Expert Photographer.” His studio was on St. Charles Street until 1923 when he moved to 8th Street.
Like his contemporary, George François Mugnier, Teunisson’s work was a study of modern life, paying close attention to cultural details and institutions, such as libraries, classrooms and even the presence of industry. Most notably, however, was Teunisson’s specific exploration of New Orleans and its public events. Parades, centennials, and Mardi Gras events such as the Atlanteans Ball, were documented and used for tourist guides, newspapers, and postcards. Teunisson’s night photography created a sort of other-realm allure and his images of hotels and landmarks helped draw visitors to the city he so closely studied through his camera. Teunisson donated a large collection of photographs to the Louisiana State Museum in the mid-1920s.
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An enlargement of an 1885 stereoscopic photograph by George Mugnier of Exchange Alley in New Orleans. This cobbled pedestrian lane was laid out in 1831, originally called "Passage de la Bourse," and exists today in two sections as Exchange Place. The first section runs from Canal Street to Iberville Street and is a disappointing commercial street of garage entrances and dumpsters. The Hotel Monteleone interrupts Exchange Place. But the second section from Bienville Street to Conti Street features typical New Orleans lampposts with restaurants and coffeehouses, apartments, artist studios, and other businesses tucked away in what is often called one of the city's hidden gems.
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Just as they had with steamboats, the more modern merchant vessels wanted to load as many bales of cotton as their ship’s cargo hold could accommodate. In both cases, the skills and labor of a unique type of dockworker were needed to do so. Often called “cotton crushers” or “bale bashers,” the common name was screwmen because they utilized a mechanical device to lift and adjust the 500-pound cotton bales into place. A crack crew of screwmen could increase the capacity by 10 – 15%.
Because of their skills, screwmen were the highest paid dockworkers in New Orleans. The Screwman’s Benevolent Association, formed in 1850, operated as a de-facto trade union. Their work was dangerous and often resulted in crippling injuries, so the Screwman’s Benevolent Association successfully organized their members to press for higher wages. Sadly, like so many instances involving labor, their energies were sometimes diverted into labor disputes, not only with shipping companies, but between each other because of race. White screwmen wanted to retain control of the waterfront with the advent of black screwmen entering the trade, and the inevitable unpleasantness ensued.
There was a general strike in 1892 which saw white and black screwmen united in their demands. However, that collegiality evaporated two years later.
In the midst of a labor strike staged by the white screwmen (longshoremen) at the port of New Orleans, on the evening of Friday, October 26, 1894, a number of armed white men assembled on the riverfront at Fourth Street and overpowered the private security watchmen from the Boylan Protective Agency, boarding several Ross, Howe, and Merrow ships that were docked there, throwing the tools and implements that the black crew had been using to load cotton bales. The following day, another group of white men estimated to be between 100 and 200, fired pistols at the longshoremen, killing one and wounding several others. As this took place, groups of armed whites once again boarded the ships there and threw the black screwmen’s tools overboard. The Screwmen’s Strike was eventually settled, with the arbiters declaring that only white screwmen could work at the port. No one was ever arrested or brought to trial for the killing of Andrew Holmes or for their participation in the levee riot.
There were other strikes that took place in 1900, 1902, and 1907.
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Riccobono's Peppermill Restaurant
Our Anniversary Menu is here! Indulge in a delightful 3-course experience inspired by the mouthwatering recipes of Josie Riccobono. Help us celebrate 47 amazing years from Tuesday to Saturday for a limited time until June 17th
*This will now be for Lunch AND Dinner!!!
*Just a reminder that our Anniversary Special is first come, first served. Reservations are not accepted.
We can't wait to see you!
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Blue Star Museums Program
Through the Blue Star Museums program, The National WWII Museum offers free admission to the nation’s military personnel and their families this summer from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day. Help us kick off this program on May 20 with these upcoming events!
The National WWII Museum and the Blue Star Museums network have partnered to offer free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel—including National Guard and Reserve—and their families each summer. Starting on Armed Forces Day (Saturday, May 20) through Labor Day (Monday, September 4), active-duty military families must show a Geneva Conventions common access card (CAC), DD Form 1173 ID card (dependent ID), or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card to Visitor Services staff for complimentary Museum Campus Passes for the military ID holder and up to five family members. The military ID holder can be either an active-duty servicemember or other dependent family member with the appropriate ID card. The active-duty member does not have to be present for family members to use the program.
The free admission program is available for those currently serving in the US military—Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Space Force—as well as members of the Reserves, National Guard, US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, and NOAA Commissioned Corps.
Blue Star Museums program admission also includes complimentary entry to the 4D film experience Beyond All Boundaries and the interactive Final Mission: USS Tang Submarine Experience.
Across the Museum’s Campus
945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130
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Audubon’s Cool Zoo
Starting on May 29, the water park will be open daily until Aug. 5, when returns to weekends-only operation. The park closes for the season in September.
The details
Audubon Zoo guests will be able to cool off twice a day at the water park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. each day. The Cool Zoo closes every day from 1 to 2 p.m. for cleaning and maintenance.
All the fan-favorite features will be there: the alligator water slide, the spider monkey soaker, water-spitting snakes and shady spots for adults.
The Gator Run lazy river offers visitors the option to cool down by floating atop a tube along a 750-foot long course that is 3-feet deep and 10-feet wide. It also features two sand beaches and water cannons that can be used to spray other visitors as they float on down the river. It also includes showers, restrooms, lockers, outdoor seating, a private area for nursing mothers and the "Gator Bites'' concession stand.
Rafts are included in the admission price for Gator Run, and anyone shorter than 48 inches will need a life jacket supplied by Audubon Zoo.
Outside food and drinks are welcomed in both Cool Zoo and Gator Run, but the size of coolers and ice chests cannot exceed 28 quarts. Glass containers and disposable straws and lids are not permitted for the safety of the zoo's animals. Audubon may search coolers.
Get tickets
Cool Zoo tickets can be purchased online and at the zoo's front gate. Regular admission to Cool Zoo, including Gator Run, is $9 for Audubon Nature Institute Members and $12 for non-members, plus Audubon Zoo admission.
For more details about tickets, cabana rentals and the 2023 season schedule, visit https://audubonnatureinstitute.org/tickets.
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Carousel Gardens Amusement Park – featuring 18 attractions, two cafés, and excitement for all ages – is the place to be this summer!
Tuesday-Thursday, from 11am-4:30pm, guests can enjoy a lineup of Amusement Park classics at a reduced rate with Summer-Saver Days at City Park. Experience the iconic Ladybug Rollercoaster, Umbrella Cars, Historic Wooden Carousel, City Park Train plus Storyland for just $15! And Summer Weekends feature extended hours, and the full slate of slides and rides, for $25 per person.
Book NOW to swing into summer!
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NOW OPEN
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,
LEARN MORE
945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
504-528-1944
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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
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Sunday, June 4
5:00 PM
Ages 21+
Sunday, June 4
9:00 PM
Ages 21+
$10.00
Monday, June 5
6:00 PM
Ages 21+
TICKETS Info >
NO COVER
Wednesday, June 7
6:00 PM
Ages 21+
TICKETS Info >
NO COVER
Thursday, June 8
7:00 PM
Ages 21+
TICKETS Info >
NO COVER
Friday, June 9
5:00 PM
Ages 21+
TICKETS Info >
Friday, June 9
10:00 PM
Ages 21+
$10.00
TICKETS Info >
NO COVER
Saturday, June 10
3:00 PM
Ages 21+
TICKETS Info >
NO COVER
Saturday, June 10
6:00 PM
Ages 21+
TICKETS Info >
Saturday, June 10
10:00 PM
Ages 21+
$10.00
TICKETS Info >
NO COVER
Sunday, June 11
5:00 PM
Ages 21+
TICKETS Info >
NO COVER
Sunday, June 11
9:00 PM
Ages 21+
TICKETS Info >
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514 Frenchmen St. , New Orleans, LA 70116
P: (504) 944-8461
SUNDAY JUNE 4 OPEN AT 1:00 PM FOR LUNCH
SECRET SIX JAZZ BAND1:15PM-5:00PM
THE MIDNIGHT BRAWLERS5:30PM-8:30PM
ED WILLS BLUES 4 SALE9:00PM-12:00AM
MONDAY JUNE 5 OPEN AT 3:30 PM
SUMMER HOURS
THE MELATAUNS3:30PM-6:30PM
ED WILLS BLUES 4 SALE7:00PM-10:00PM
TUESDAY JUNE 6 OPEN AT 3:30 PM
SUMMER HOURS
AMBER AND THE SWEET POTATOES3:30PM-6:30PM ANDY J FOREST BLUES7:00PM-10:00PM
WEDNESDAY JUNE 7
OPEN AT 1:00 PM FOR LUNCH
BOARDWALKER AND THE 3 FINGER SLINGERS1:15-5:00
JOE GELINI BAND5:30 PM-8:30PM
ROULE AND THE QUEEN9:00 PM-12:OOAM
THURSDAY JUNE 8 OPEN AT 1:00 PM FOR LUNCH
MS. SIGRID AND THE ZIG ZAGS1:15 PM-5:00PM
CRISTINA KAMINIS AND THE MIX5:30PM-8:30PM
WOLFE JOHN'S BLUES9:00PM-12:00AM
FRIDAY JUNE 9 OPEN AT 11 AM
YOUSE11:00AM-1:45PM
FULLY DRESSED PO-BOYS2:15PM-6:00PM
LES GETREX & CREOLE COOKIN'6:30PM-9:30PM
BETTIS + 3RD DEGREE BRASS BAND10:00PM-2:00AM
SATURDAY JUNE 10 OPEN AT 11 AM
THE VILLIANS11:00AM-1:45PM
THE NEW ORLEANS SWINGIN' GYPSIES2:15PM-6PM
JOHNNY MASTRO6:30PM-9:30PM
PAGGY PRINE AND SOUTHERN SOUL10:00PM-2:00AM
SUNDAY JUNE 11 OPEN AT 1 PM FOR LUNCH
SECRET SIX JAZZ BAND1:15PM-5:00PM
THE MIDNIGHT BRAWLERS5:30PM-8:30PM
ED WILLS BLUES 4 SALE9:00PM-12:00AM
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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!
Traditional Jazz Brunch with Some Like It Hot!
Jun 4, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm CDT
The Back Room at Buffa's Bar & Restaurant
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JUN
Simon Burke and the Barflies of Bohemia
Jun 4, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm CDT
The Back Room at Buffa's Bar & Restaurant
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JUN
Doyle Cooper Trio
Jun 5, 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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The Palm Court Jazz Cafe presents fine dining with live traditional jazz. Normal opening hours are Wednesday through Sunday, from 7pm to 11pm.
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Mark Braud & Sunday Night Swingsters
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- Kevin Louis w/ Palm Court Jazz Band 08
- Tim Laughlin & Crescent City Joymakers 09
- Kevin Louis & Yolanda Robinson w/Palm Court Jazz Band 10
- Will Smith & Palm Court Jazz Band 11
- Kevin Louis & Sunday Night Swingsters
Palm Court Closes Until Mid September
Thank you all for your loyalty we look forward to seeing you in September
1204 Decatur Street
New Orleans LA, 70116
Phone: (504) 525 - 0200
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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.
Matt PerrJune 4th:
Tom McDermott & Aurora Nealand
Duo
June 7th:
Ricky Sebastian
Quintet
June 8th:
Johnny Sansone
Band with John Fohl
June 9th:
Yusa
Latin Jazz Quintet
June 10th:
Donald Harrison Jr
Quartet
June 11th:
Lex Warshawsky
Trio
June 14th:
Jasen Weaver
Outliers
June 15th:
Alexey Marti
& Afrogrumbo
June 16th:
Delfeayo Marsalis
Sextet
June 17th:
John Ellis
All-Stars
June 18th:
Seva Venet
Quintet
June 21st:
Jason Mingledorff
Quintet
June 22nd:
Brian Seeger
Ensemble feat. Tamara Lukasheva
June 32rd:
Solid Harmony
The Legacy of Topsy Chapman
June 24th:
Phillip Manuel
Quintet
June 25th:
Oscar Rossignoli
Trio
June 28th:
Kyle Roussel
solo piano
June 29th:
Charmaine Neville
Band
June 30th:
Dr. Michael White
& The Original Liberty Jazz Band
ne Quartet
Shows at 8pm & 10pm.
Doors at 7:00pm & 9:30pm.
LOCATION:
SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO
626 Frenchmen St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
504-949-0696
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
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2023 Louisiana Festivals
Summer Fun: Festivals & Events, 2023
June
2-3: Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Concert Series
2-3: Cajun Heritage Festival, Larose, LA
3: Louisiana Peach Festival, Ruston, LA
7-11: New Orleans Wine and Food Experience
9-11: New Orleans Pride
9-10: Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Concert Series
10-11: French Market Creole Tomato Festival
10: NOLA Zydeco Fest
16-17: Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Concert Series
19: New Orleans Juneteenth Festival
22-24: Beauregard Watermelon Festival, DeRidder, LA
July
June 30-July 2: Essence Music Festival
1: Lebeau Zydeco Festival, Lebeau, LA
14: Bastille Day Fete
14-16: San Fermin in Nueva Orleans, aka Running of the Bulls
13-15: Island Strong Music Fest, Grand Isle, LA
15-16: Cajun French Music & Food Festival, Lake Charles
22: Delcambre Shrimp Festival, Delcambre, LA
23-28: Tales of the Cocktail
August
5: White Linen Night
5-6: Satchmo SummerFest
11-14: New Orleans Salsa Bachata Festival
12: Red Dress Run
13: Dirty Linen Night
September
Aug 31-Sept 4: Southern Decadence
1: WWOZ Groove Gala
1-4: Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival, Morgan City
15: Mamou Cajun Music Festival
16: Highland Jazz & Blues Festival, Shreveport
21-24: Alligator Festival, Luling, LA
23: Beignet Fest
Sept 23-Oct 8 NOLAxNOLA
29-30: The Bogalusa Blues and Heritage Festival
Sept 30-Oct 1 National Fried Chicken Festival
October
6-8: Gretna Heritage Festival
6-8: Gentilly Fest
7: Bluesberry Music and Art Festival, Covington
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- The Broadside
- 600 North Broad Street
- New Orleans, Louisiana 70119
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2828 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119
18 and over
Mon, June 5, 2023
7:00 PM
Alexis & The Sanity
TICKETS
18 and over
Wed, June 7, 2023
8:00 PM
Tommy Goodroad | Maddy Kirgo | Anne Elise Hastings
TICKETS
21 and over
Thu, June 8, 2023
8:00 PM
Alex Mcmurray performs his record Banjaxed
TICKETS
21 and over
Fri, June 9, 2023
10:00 PM
LSD Clownsystem Presents: Disco Infiltrators (Reset Fest Afterparty)
TICKETS
21 and over
Sat, June 10, 2023
10:00 PM
Tristan Dufrene Pride/Re : Set After Party
TICKETS
18 and over
Mon, June 12, 2023
7:00 PM
Alexis & The Sanity + Dave Hause
TICKETS
21 and over
Sat, June 17, 2023
8:00 PM
Bill Kirchen
TICKETS
18 and over
Mon, June 19, 2023
7:00 PM
Alexis & The Sanity
TICKETS
18 and over
MORE DETAILS
Thu, June 22, 2023
8:00 PM
Woodenhead + New Orleans Guitar Masters
Chickie Wah Wah
And here we go again with our weekly calendar folks!
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FREE WORKSHOPS FOR JOBSEEKERS OVER 50
Tri-Parish Works, the workforce development agency serving St. Tammany, St. Bernard, and Plaquemines parishes, is now accepting applicants for the next edition of its free workplace readiness program Back to Work 50+.
The program is geared toward assisting those age 50 or older in getting back into the workforce. The AARP Foundation has awarded Back to Work 50+ grants to 13 organizations nationwide, and Tri-Parish Works is the only recipient in Louisiana. Available either in-person or online, the program consists of a 1-hour overview and three 2- hour coaching sessions over a two-week period to build confidence and strategies to compete for in-demand jobs and culminates with an employer networking event that enables participants to meet directly with employers from their targeted business sectors.
The next Back to Work 50+ cohort begins on June 6. Spots are limited, so reserve your seat now by calling AARP Foundation toll free at
(855) 850-2525, or by visiting aarpfoundation.org/register. If you have any difficulty registering or for further information, please contact
Andrea Gazaway at Tri-Parish Works at (985) 646-3940.
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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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Latin Night returns on this night! Dance class starts at 7pm with Bianca San Martin and then social dancing begins at 8pm with DJ Maynor playing the best Latin music to dance to. $5 cover
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VENDOR OF THE WEEK:
Sam Sprouts
Sam Sprouts is a small farm that produces a variety of cleaned, dehulled, spin dried and carefully packaged hydroponic sprouts, fresh cut varieties of microgreens, and seasonal produce. Sam started growing sprouts in his kitchen 14 years ago. He fell in love with the process of growing and harvesting. He has now been in business for a decade and grows at least an acre or two of gardens every year. Sam has a passion for helping people and aims to inspire new young farmers in the industry. You can find Sam at the Sunday City Park market. Be sure to stop by!
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Dr. Hal Baumgarten D-Day Commemoration
June 6 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
REGISTER
Following a special performance by the St. Augustine High School Marching 100 at 10:15 a.m., mark the 79th anniversary of the invasion of Normandy, presented in memory of D-Day veteran and Museum friend Dr. Harold “Hal” Baumgarten. Remember the men who landed on the beaches on June 6, 1944, with featured speaker Medal of Honor Recipient Lieutenant Michael E. Thornton.
The Dr. Hal Baumgarten D-Day Commemoration Endowment, made possible by the generous gift of Karen and Leopold Sher, ensures that Dr. Baumgarten’s legacy will live on in perpetuity and helps the Museum fulfill its mission to educate future generations about the events of World War II and its lasting impacts.
Current military members and their families are admitted to the Museum free of charge for the day through the Blue Star Museums program. Complimentary admission also includes entry to the 4D film experience Beyond All Boundaries and the interactive Final Mission: USS Tang Submarine Experience.
945 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
nationalww2museum.org
504-528-1944
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Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce de Leon Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
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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.
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1 PM – 5 PM
German Coast
Farmers Market-
Westbank Bridge Park
13825 River Rd, Luling, LA 70070-6219, United States
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2 PM – 7 PM
Lafreniere Park Farmers Arts Market
3000 Downs Blvd,
Metairie, LA 70003-3957,
United States
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New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins Diboll Circle, City Park,
New Orleans, LA 70179
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MUSEUM
10 am–5 pm, Tuesday–Sunday*
BESTHOFF SCULPTURE GARDEN
10 am–6 pm, Seven Days a Week
CAFE NOMA
10 am–4 pm, Tuesday–Sunday, and Private Events
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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
- 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
- + fees
- 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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Penny's Cafe
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THURSDAY BUFFET $11.95
All you can eat fried chicken, baked chicken, fried okra, pork n' beans, boiled corn & potatoes, broccoli & bacon mac, cornbread, and dessert!
11am-7:30pm
- 5442 E Judge Perez Dr, Violet, LA, United States, Louisiana
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FREE Admission to the Ogden Museum of Art for La. Residents
6-8
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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Tipitina's announced the lineup for its Free Fridays summer concert series. Shows run May 26 through Sept. 1.
Shows are general admission and there are no tickets. Patrons must be 21 or older to enter. Doors open at 8 p.m. and shows start at 9 p.m. each Friday.
Here is the lineup.
June 9 Dave Jordan and the Neigborhood Improvement Association and Zoomst
June 16 Good Enough for Good Times and All That
June 23 The Quickening and Steve Kelly
June 30 New Orleans Suspects and Renee Gros
July 7 Tony Hall and Friends and Deltaphonic
July 14 Papa Mali's Brand New Bag and Very Cherry
July 21 The Soul Project FUAS and The New Orleans Johnnys
July 28 Soul Brass Band and Sam Price and the True Believers
Aug. 4 Brass-A-holics and Noah Young Band
Aug. 11 Honey Island Swamp Band and Strange Roux
Aug. 18 Billy Iuso and Vegas Cola
Aug. 25 Raw Deal Presents A Tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire featuring Anjelika "Jelly" Joseph and Zita
Sept. 1 Naughty Professor and Daria and the Hip Drops
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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
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George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center (1225 N. Rampart Street). Doors open at 7pm and the concert begins promptly at 8pm.
Tickets are $10,
The Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco concert series celebrates the rich traditions of southwest Louisiana. The combination of rollicking two-step music and spicy seafood is a potent example of how we in Louisiana love to “pass a good time.”
WHEN
June 9-10, 2023
June 16-17, 2023
Amanda Shaw
at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center
1225 N. Rampart St.
Friday, June 9 at 8pm
LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE
Three weekends of music indoors at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center.
No recording. Please, no audio or video recording of any performances at the festival.
The Louisiana Cajun Zydeco Festival is a presentation of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation. Our broadcast partner is WWOZ New Orleans 90.7 FM.
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NOLA River Fest Line Up Announced
Join us at the New Orleans Jazz Museum on Saturday, June 10th!
This event is free and open to the public.
Visit nolariverfest.org for more info!
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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. | | |
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Join us every Saturday,
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for over 80 local artisan vendors, including produce, prepared foods, jewelry, art, crafts, plants, music and more!
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The World Naked Bike Ride is set to streak through New Orleans on June 10
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6-10
SATURDAY AT
9 until Midnight
The Anaïs at
The Bombay Club
Every Saturday
Daniel Meinecke joins me on piano
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Join us for an evening of Jazz and Cocktails at The Bombay Club.
830 Conti St
New Orleans, LA 70112
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Dog Adoption Event - TODAY
~ Every Saturday, 10am-4pm ~
Petsmart @ 1000 S Clearview Pkwy
Big dogs
Small dogs
Puppies
Seniors
Just looking to play with some pups? That's cool too! Need some volunteer opportunities? Sign up! Looking to foster! You're the best!
Hosted by Rolling River Rescue and Greta's Ark Rescue
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French Market Creole Tomato Festival
June 10th & 11th Creole Tomato Fest: visit our official festival merch booth inside the French Market, near the cooking demo tent (at Gov. Nicholls St. ) for T-shirts, free temporary tattoos & more goodies!
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Join us here at Palmettos on Sundays from
10 am to 3 pm for an authentic
Louisiana Jazz Brunch.
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JAZZ BRUNCH HOURS
SUNDAY
6-114-23
10 am – 3 pm
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TODAY AT 10 AM – 5 PM
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.
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KREWE DE PINK Presents DEATH BY CHOCOLATE…NOT BREAST CANCER: A Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Research on June 17, 2023
New Orleans, LA — Be a part of the fight against breast cancer while enjoying a feast for the senses. Join Krewe de Pink for their fourth annual Death by Chocolate…NOT Breast Cancer fundraiser. “Breast Cancer is a leading cause of cancer death in women and a disease that has touched so many we know - yet how to get involved in the fight can be difficult” says Chris Costello, Krewe de Pink president. That is why Krewe de Pink created another fun way for people to support Breast Cancer Research.
Death by Chocolate…NOT Breast Cancer is a chocolate and champagne tasting event which will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 5:30 pm– 9:00 pm at the Schoen Mansion, 3827 Canal Street, New Orleans. VIP tickets are $100 and are sold in advance only. General admission is $60 per person in advance and $75 at the door. VIP ticket holders will have exclusive access to the event at 5:30 pm with local celebrity judges, the 2023 Sweet Survivors and special takeaways. Tickets can be purchased at www.krewedepink.org.
Krewe de Pink is working in partnership with Delgado Community College’s Culinary and Pastry Arts Program. The students and alumni members will be creating tasty chocolate bites made with chocolate donated by Callebaut Chocolate culminating in a live competition. Each participant will be judged by guests and local celebrity chefs on their chocolate-inspired dishes – both sweet and savory with 1st Place prizes being awarded for each category.
As part of the program, we will honor this year’s Sweet Survivors: Jonell Deshotel, Amelia Finley Leonardi, Mary Franco, Camey Grau, Kristyn Kemp, Holly McCollum, Ashley O'Bryan, Gina Pausina-Cherry, Nancy Pesses, Amy Storms, Jo Ann Toomy. Guests will enjoy live music performed by the Delgado Jazz Combo, raffles and a fabulous pink photo station. Those who attend are in for a unique and memorable experience full of wonderful sights, scents, sounds and tastes all while supporting breast cancer research.
Hillery Moise, Event Co-Chair loves this event because “the money stays local to support breast cancer research and it supports students by giving them the opportunity to give back to the community while strengthening their skills. A Win-Win-Win.” Death by Chocolate…NOT Breast Cancer, like its sister fundraisers, Pink Bra Run and Krewe de Pink Prom directly supports breast cancer research at Tulane Cancer Center by earmarking money for much needed, non-grant supported research. Learn more at www.krewedepink.org.
Death by Chocolate…NOT Breast Cancer is made possible by the generosity of Jacob Schoen & Son, Delgado Community College’s Culinary and Pastry Arts Program and Krewe de Pink.
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CONQUER KIDS' CANCER
Children, teens and even infants are diagnosed with cancer every day, but donations are drastically down for research to find cures. We can change that – and save lives.
Mark your calendars 📆 because the Raptor krewe is hosting a St. Baldrick's event on June 17th to raise funds and kick childhood cancer to the curb! 🎗️
Our event will help speed the search for cures, by supporting the largest charity funder of childhood cancer research grants. Research is hope, and you can give kids that hope.
Be part of this cause in two ways:
1️⃣ Become a participant: We're looking for shavees to shave your head and stand in solidarity with these brave kids. Let's show them they're not alone!
2️⃣ Donate: If you can't attend, you can still make a difference by donating directly on our event website. Every contribution counts, no matter the size.
Spread the word and invite your friends, family, and colleagues to join us.
Together, we can make a difference.
RSVP
Summer St Patty's BBQ & fundraiser for St. Baldrick's
Jun 17, 2023 • 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
At: Happy Raptor Distilling
1512 Carondelet St, New Orleans, LA US
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June 21- Summer Solstice
Summer officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere at 10:58 AM EDT on June 21 which marks the summer solstice. This is when the sun travels along its northernmost path in the sky. At the solstice, Earth’s North Pole is at its maximum tilt of roughly 23.5 degrees towards the sun. It is also the longest day of the year, and you can expect roughly 16 hours of daylight on June 21 in some spots in the Northeast.
After June 21, the sun appears to reverse course and head back in the opposite direction, towards the south, until the next solstice in December.
June 27- Bootid Meteor Shower Maximum
June’s Bootid meteor shower begins on June 22, but it is expected to reach its peak rate of meteors around 7 PM EDT on June 27. The Bootid meteors should be visible when the constellation Bootes is just above the horizon. The moon will be in its first quarter phase at the shower’s peak, and will set at about 1:30 in the morning, making for minimal light interference later in the night.
June’s Bootid meteor shower was created by the comet 7P/Pons-Winnecke and expected to last until July 2.
The same skygazing rules that apply to pretty much all space-watching activities are key this month: Go to a dark spot away from the lights of a city or town and let the eyes adjust to the darkness for about a half an hour. Then, just sit back and let the summer skies dazzle.
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Inside New Orleans is pleased to present our 2023 Business & Leadership, and our June/July cover artist, Billy Solitario.
Please join us Thursday, June 22nd from 6-8pm at
Fire House Loft for a cocktail party with food and drinks!
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Thursday, June 22 from 6:00-8:00pm
Exactly one hotel and one bar in the world do this …
Please join us in WHITE to celebrate the Solstice with the 150-year-old ceremony started by legendary Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau.
- Ceremony by local Vodou priestess Sallie Ann Glassman
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Limited edition “JOHN’S WAY” hand-crafted ritual box - bottled elixir, gris-gris bag, candle, headscarf and incantation. Please purchase directly from Loa ($100.00). And, since we make only 21, kindly e-mail us to reserve your amazing box.
ST. JOHN’S EVE | VODOU RITUAL | SUMMER SOLSTICE
On Thursday, June 22 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM, International House celebrates the advent of sultry summer with reverence and Vodou mystique found only in this Northernmost Caribbean City. A local institution, the hotel observes Saint John’s Eve on or before John the Baptist’s birthday (June 24). For the 24th year, this ritual is led by Priestess Sallie-Ann Glassman, and as always in New Orleans, a cocktail is created to whet the experience. A head washing ceremony, Haitian Clarin rum, our own Abigail Gullo lighting the Solstice Bonfire Punch and the bottled elixir bring it all vividly to life. You, in casual white, do too.
Since St. John’s birth falls so near the June 21 Summer Solstice, there is little wonderment in anyone’s zodiac circle that the feast day of John the Baptist is linked inextricably to the pagan holiday Midsummer’s Night.
And while in South Louisiana the longest day of the year conjures imprint moments of relentless heat and humidity, to the ancient eye the Summer Solstice must have been a truly marvelous event, as the life-giving sun or Sun God appeared to stop still in the sky before dramatically reversing direction. Equally marvelous over the centuries, celebrations of this Solstice have featured rites of purification and renewal, promising a spiritual fresh start for the initiate. How perfect a legacy for a prophetic man - born 6 months before Jesus - whose mission was to announce that the Old Way would soon yield to a New Way.
Yet this is New Orleans so, of course, stir Voodoo into the sacred recipe. By cleverly forging a relationship between its divine spirits - the Lwa or Loa -and Christian saints, Vodou found new voice in a city that welcomed the vitalizing energies of French Caribbean culture - musically, spiritually, culinarily and otherwise. Indeed, with great panache, charismatic hairdresser and Priestess Marie Catherine Laveau reinvented
Vodou – then ridiculed and practiced only by an “underground” few - as “Voodoo" and popularized it to the highest strata of society in New Orleans.
Marie’s honored subject was the biblical St. John, always and forever a wild man both in life and in her ceremonies. Thousands attended, and this yearly gathering remains an exotic amalgam of Haitian Vodou, Roman Catholicism, Native American tradition and Masonic mystery. It has been conducted by a noble line of priestesses, from Marie the “Voodoo Queen” Laveau, whose grave 150 years after her death is still the second most visited in the nation, to internationally recognized local Priestess Sallie Ann Glassman today.
Author, speaker, teacher, artist and mountain climber, Sallie Ann ministers to many from her Island of Salvation Botanica store and Bywater temple. She was born in Maine, initiated a Vodou priestess in the rich Haitian Kreyol tradition and carries the spiritual torch for a new generation. This year she honors Marie, who rose dramatically from water to kick off wildly popular head-washings in Bayou St. John and who “they” say is rising now to become a Lwa.
Fittingly for 2022, Ms. Glassman’s altar in the hotel’s soaring lobby features a 10’ papier-mâché statue of Marie with billowing white sheers that bear her insignia and dance in summer's breeze. The sheers signify the porous veil between the spiritual and physical worlds. They represent the lwa veves of Ayizan for feminine power, Loko for masculine power, Legba for spiritual guidance and Petwo for meaning in our experiences. And, they serve as the beautiful, ethereal backdrop for Glassman’s popular ceremony of ritual drumming and dancing.
Once again, the gifted “spirit handlers” making drinks at the hotel’s Loa bar have co-created John’s Way with Glassman. “It is our annual limited-edition cocktail, a bottled elixir,” says Creative Director Abigail Gullo. Adds hotel owner Sean Cummings, “We create it to facilitate personal reinvigoration and the embrace of New Ways and fresh spiritual starts that we all need in life.” The elixir employs the seven waters which heighten healing properties of medicinal herbs grown by various of loa's gifted purveyors. It includes: Aguardiente (“firewater”), Genapi, (flavored with Wormwood blossoms), Kümmel (infused with Caraway), Spanish Moss, Jasmine, Sweet Olive and other herbs. Adds Gullo, “This elixir highlights the role of cocktails in New Orleans - ever-present during life’s epiphany moments.” John’s Way is presented in a wooden box, designed by artist Britney Penouilh. It contains a rich array of traditional altar elements, such as a gris-gris bag, candle, elixir, headscarf and ritual incantation. Each is revealed or concealed in specific, drawers, shelves and compartments, such that the composition itself forms a reverent altar to St. John and Marie Laveau. Says Glassman, “The gris-gris bags are for Marie, with lavender, jasmine, basil and hyssop for luck.”
With a nod to the June 21 Summer Solstice, only twenty-one John’s Way bottles will be sold. The beautiful keepsake box, with 500ml elixir, is $100.
With architecture, music, food, culture and climate unlike any other city in the world, International House celebrates seven New Orleans rituals throughout the year that give locals and visitors alike a lively, soulful, utterly authentic taste of this PLACE and its colorful characters.
For this High Holy Day on the Vodou calendar, please join us - cocktail in hand!
6:00p - Introduction by Priestess Sallie Ann Glassman
6:15p - Lighting of the Solstice Bonfire Punch and Toast to St. John with Abigail Gullo
6:30-7:30p - Ceremony honoring St. John and Marie Laveau | spiritual head-washings
• BRING SOMETHING • TAKE SOMETHING •
Bring offerings for Marie of blue and white candles or flowers, hair ribbons, brushes or barrettes and Creole foods, and take a white scarf as a symbol of spiritual rejuvenation and Teilhard’s timeless reminder that we are “… spiritual beings on a human journey."
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The Jefferson Community Foundation is hosting the Jefferson Parish Senior Expo on Thursday, June 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Alario Center. This year’s Senior Expo presented by Peoples Health is going to be BIGGER and BETTER than ever before!
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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:
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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BREES DREAM FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NOLA PICKLEBALL FEST
Annual event to be held at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center to serve as a major fundraiser for the Brees Dream Foundation
Brittany and Drew Brees announced today the creation of The NOLA Pickleball Fest, an annual event benefiting the Brees Dream Foundation. The inaugural event will be held August 10-13, 2023, at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Brees and the staff of the Brees Dream Foundation have been working closely with local tourism leaders at the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, and New Orleans & Company, as well as national companies Joola and The Kitchen, to organize all aspects of the event.
“Brittany and I could not be more excited to bring the first annual NOLA Pickleball Fest to New Orleans,” says Drew Brees. Combining one of the fastest growing and most enjoyable sports alongside a city that knows how to host a party will make this one of the premier events of the summer. It will be great food, music, events, and plenty of pickleball all inside the Convention Center, as we crown amateur champions and raise proceeds for the Brees Dream Foundation that will go towards our ongoing efforts in New Orleans.”
The NOLA Pickleball Fest (“The NOLA”) benefitting the Brees Dream Foundation is a unique, festival-style pickleball tournament featuring 24 tournament quality PickleRoll courts, live music, a celebrity exhibition match featuring Drew Brees, VIP experiences and much more. The NOLA will have three divisions of round robin play: women’s doubles, men’s doubles, and mixed doubles for skill levels 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, and 5.0+. There are two brackets to compete in: Open and 40 yrs. old and over. Featured matches will be played on a center court with grandstand seating as well as Kern Studio Mardi Gras floats for VIP viewing. Join us for an unforgettable experience and the ultimate pickleball party. To sign up or for more information, visit www.drewbrees.com.
“As pickleball participation continues to skyrocket, we’re honored and excited to be working with Drew and his team to create an annual pickleball festival that creates tourism for a higher purpose,” said Jay Cicero, President/CEO of the Sports Foundation. “The Brees Dream Foundation will distribute funds raised from the event to partner charitable organizations along the Gulf Coast. Given the combination of the sport’s popularity and charitable aspect of NOLA Pickleball Fest, it will surely be a hit among amateur and seasoned Pickleball players alike.”
“When it comes to sports, New Orleans is known for hosting iconic championship moments. With our singular, authentic culture and welcoming people, 26,0000 hotel rooms within two miles of the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, and unmatched hospitality, New Orleans is truly Built to Host,” said Walter J. Leger III, President & CEO of New Orleans & Company, the official destination sales, and marketing organization for the New Orleans tourism industry. “Crowds have always been drawn to New Orleans for sporting events of all types and sizes and now it is an honor to add the annual NOLA Pickleball Fest. This event will not only provide a critical summertime tourism boost for the New Orleans economy, but also help the entire community served by the Brees Dream Foundation.”
“The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is delighted to welcome the inaugural NOLA Pickleball Fest to New Orleans this August,” said Convention Center President Michael J. Sawaya. “Our involvement with NOLA Pickleball supports our mission to host events that positively impact the local economy. With the passion of the Brees Dream Foundation and the diligent support of local tourism leaders, there is no doubt the tournament will grow into the best tournament in the nation and benefit our community for years to come.”
Pickleball originated in the Pacific Northwest in the 1960s and combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. It is the fastest-growing sport in the United States with annual increases of millions of people playing, according to a 2023 participation report by the Association of Pickleball Professionals.
Registration for the tournament opens in early June. To register to play, visit www.drewbrees.com. To volunteer, visit www.gnosports.com/volunteer.
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The LSU-Florida State football season opener that will kick off in Orlando on Sunday, Sept. 3, now has a start time and a TV network.
LSU announced Tuesday that the Camping World Kickoff will start at 6:30 p.m. and will be broadcast to a national TV audience on ABC.
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2023 LSU football schedule: Games, dates, opponents
Sept. 3 vs. Florida State
Sept. 9 vs. Grambling
Sept. 16 at Mississippi State
Sept. 23 vs. Arkansas
Sept. 30 at Ole Miss
Oct. 7 at Missouri
Oct. 14 vs. Auburn
Oct. 21 vs. Army
Oct. 28 Idle
Nov. 4 at Alabama
Nov. 11 vs. Florida
Nov. 18 vs. Georgia State
Nov. 25 vs. Texas A&M
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Improvisations Gala is back
December 2, 2023!
EXPERIENCE A NIGHT OF IMPROVISATIONS OUT OF THIS WORLD
We are excited to announce the 6th Annual Improvisations Gala will feature
Jason Neville Funky Soul Band & Special Guest Mr. P. Funk “George Clinton”
And many more outstanding artists to be announced!
The gala will take place throughout the historic complex at 400 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans, from 8-11 PM preceded by a Patron Party.
Tickets are $300 per person for the exclusive Patron Party and $150 per person for General Admission gala tickets.
BUY TICKETS NOW!
The New Orleans Jazz Museum’s annual Improvisations Gala is a thrilling evening of New Orleans music, food, and local culture. Last year’s Gala brought more than 1,000 people together for 15 performances across five stages, and this year promises an even larger celebration.
The New Orleans Jazz Museum
400 Esplanade Ave
New Orleans, LA 70116-2015
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