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WORLD PALOMA DAY | MAY 22
On May 22nd, World Paloma Day recognizes the national drink of Mexico. This refreshing cocktail made with tequila and grapefruit soda is definitely worth celebrating!
The growing reputation of the Paloma in the United States may be related to its sparkling personality. The vibrant flavor and bright citrus notes combined with a light, energetic flare makes the Paloma a celebration drink.
However, where and when the Paloma began is a bit of mystery. In 1938, the first grapefruit soda came on the scene in the United States. From there, the soda made its way to Mexico in 1955. Whoever first mixed tequila, lime, and grapefruit soda brought together an undeniably beautiful and delightful beverage.
The Paloma’s shimmering character is just one reason it is the most popular cocktail in Mexico. Easily mixed in large batches to serve in a pitcher for company, the Paloma complements a summer cookout, as well as a more formal affair.
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Audubon Aquarium Names Penguin Chick
When Audubon Aquarium reopens next month after its major reimaginging, guests will see a new member in the Aquarium’s penguin colony.
Titan is the newest penguin at Audubon Aquarium. He hatched February 10th,and has been hatched and hand raised by Audubon team members. Raising a penguin chick is hard work and requires almost around-the-clock feedings. He is adjusting well and is now eating whole fish like the rest of penguin colony. His keepers say he prefers herring but will also dine on capelin when offered. He is growing fast and is already as big as Ocio, his father.
Titan is the third chick from penguin parents Ocio and Hubig. Their other chicks are Zion, who recently relocated to another colony at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, and Moon, who remains in the Audubon colony. Keepers suggested Titan’s name because of the over 154 celestial bodies in our solar system, Titan, a moon of Saturn, is the only place besides Earth known to have liquids in the form of rivers, lakes and seas on its surface.
"African penguins like Titan are endangered and part of the Association of Zoos and Aquarium’s Species Survival Plan," said Bill Robles, Audubon Aquarium curator of birds. "As part of the plan to help save this species from extinction, we work with other accredited zoos and aquariums to follow strict breeding guidelines to ensure valuable genetics are passed on to our penguin chicks and protect the birds in our care."
Next step for Titan is a rite of passage for all youngsters, learning to swim. After he masters his swimming lessons, he will join the rest of the birds in the colony. When the Aquarium opens on June 8, guests can spot Titan among the other penguins because he has charcoal gray feathers. He will get his signature black and white feathers early next year.
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New direct flights from New Orleans start today: See where they land on East, West coasts.
Breeze Airways launched two new direct flights from New Orleans to the opposite ends of the U.S. with nearly full inaugural flights that took to the skies Friday, according to the airline.
Effective immediately, New Orleanians can fly from the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Los Angeles, California (LAX), and Hartford, Connecticut (BDL), nonstop. The seasonal flights were first announced in February.
Breeze, a relatively new airline that launched in May 2021, also added 20 new "above the wing" positions in New Orleans, including gate agents and ticket counter operators, Breeze spokesperson Ryne Williams said. The jobs pay $15 an hour plus benefits, Williams said, and New Orleans is the first airport in the Breeze network to have its own staff working those jobs, with all others using sub-contractors.
“After just two years in New Orleans, we are pleased to see Breeze continue to expand their base here with 17 nonstop and BreezeThru destinations and 20 new jobs,” said Kevin Dolliole, director of aviation for the New Orleans airport. “We hope to see their investment in the Louis Armstrong Airport continue to grow and have a lasting impact on our community.”
Breeze started flying out of New Orleans in July 2021 with the goal of connecting smaller markets with direct flights and shorter fly times.
Though Breeze is still one of the smaller carriers at the New Orleans airport, its passenger numbers rose 40% in the year through February, to just under 9,000 passengers a month. In comparison, MSY's largest domestic carrier, Southwest Airlines, reached 167,533 passengers a month in February.
Tony McAuley contributed to this report.
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TODAY'S DAILY QUESTION
What is the term for a word that sounds like the noise it describes?
Anagram
Euphemism
Oxymoron
Onomatopoeia
What is the term for a word that sounds like the noise it describes?
Onomatopoeia
Onomatopoeia is a linguistic term that refers to words that imitate or mimic the sounds they describe. These words are often used to add vividness, humor, or sensory detail to language. Examples of onomatopoeic words include "buzz," "hiss," "crackle," "splash," and "meow." The term comes from the Greek words "onoma" (name) and "poiein" (to make), and is used in a variety of languages. Onomatopoeia can be found in literature, poetry, and everyday speech, and is a powerful tool for creating imagery and engaging the senses.
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City of New Orleans Completes $5 Million Breakwater Drive Improvement Project
NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works (DPW) today announced the completion of a $5 million improvement project on Breakwater Drive located in the West End neighborhood along Lake Pontchartrain.
“Repairing damaged infrastructure, especially that which makes our city more resilient, remains a top priority of my administration,” said Mayor LaToya Cantrell. “We’re pleased to announce the completion of these improvements for residents of the West End neighborhood, as well as visitors who frequent the Lakefront and boaters who use the marina and launch here. This project includes several upgrades that will boost residents' quality of life, in addition to putting more protections in place in regards to severe storms, making this a true win-win for the entire community.”
This FEMA-funded project consisted of re-establishing the berms or terrace bordering which helps control erosion from Lake Pontchartrain by facilitating additional riprap and rehabilitating the breakwater retaining wall. The full scope of work also includes repaving the asphalt roadway, patching the roadway with asphalt or concrete, repairing damaged sidewalks and driveway aprons, installing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant curb ramps at the intersection and rehabilitating the parking areas and boat launch. Sidewalks were also installed along the retaining wall on both the north and west berms.
The Breakwater Drive Improvement Project was constructed by TKTMJ, Inc. and designed by All South Consulting Engineers.
"We are very excited about the infrastructure investment on the city's lakefront through the Breakwater Drive project," said Sarah McLaughlin Porteous, Acting Director of DPW. "The lakefront is one of our most utilized assets, and improvements to the berms, parking lot, boat launch, roadway and sidewalks are essential not only for the overall enjoyment of the area but also for safety during severe weather events."
Under the Cantrell Administration, residents of City Council District A are seeing major infrastructure improvements as part of an unprecedented city-wide push to restore damaged streets and build sustainable and resilient mitigation systems. Since May 2018, 43 roadwork projects valued at $158 million have been completed. Currently, there are 24 projects under construction valued at $331 million and another 10 projects valued at $71 million in the bid and award phase.
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Which words best complete these example sentences?
A) After George was elected vice president, his behavior became ____________, which left the employees dealing with his overbearing tirades. B) The movie showed how the young, strong, and ____________ leader improved the wellbeing of his beloved people.
Cogent
Picaresque
Murmur
Omnipotent
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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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New report calls for overhaul of Sewerage & Water Board’s structure
Michael Isaac Stein, Verite Via Louisiana Illuminator//
In a scathing new report, the Bureau of Governmental Research watchdog group called for a complete overhaul of the governance structure of the Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans.
The report, released Wednesday, blames the Sewerage & Water Board’s unique governing structure for the agency’s myriad problems in recent years, including failing flood protection, recurring boil-water advisories and skyrocketing costs for ratepayers — combined with a long-troubled billing system that has left many residents facing sudden, unexplained spikes in their monthly bills.
“The structure is inefficient, ineffective and ultimately to blame for many of the infrastructure problems New Orleanians experience,” BGR President and CEO Rebecca Mowbray said in a press release.
The New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board, as the report describes it, is an odd mix between an independent, state-created agency and a municipal water department controlled by city government. Its enabling legislation and the laws that it operates under were passed by the Louisiana state Legislature. But the New Orleans mayor serves as the board’s president, and the New Orleans City Council controls billing rates and taxes that fund the agency.
“The result is a complicated web of competing interests and weak accountability that works against long-term performance,” Mowbray said.
The state control makes it difficult for the agency and local leaders to implement changes, the report says, and the involvement of the council means that crucial financial decisions are subject to political pressure, resulting in funding delays that lead to “reactive, crisis-driven” rate hikes.
The report laid out two potential redesigns of the current system. The first and “easier” option would be a set of reforms to the existing Sewerage & Water Board.
The second option would be harder to fulfill but would solve more of the current problems: replace the Sewerage & Water Board with a city-created water department.
But the report says that doesn’t necessarily make option two better. Disbanding the Sewerage & Water Board would be extremely complicated, both practically and politically. And it isn’t necessarily a silver bullet, since success will depend on a well-run city administration, which is never a guarantee.
“Creating a municipal utility would be a complicated process and raises additional considerations, such as the City’s competency,” the report says.
BGR said the city could choose either option, but that the status quo is unsustainable.
“Inaction poses unacceptable risks to vital infrastructure systems,” the report says, noting that government groups, mayors and independent reports have been calling for a system overhaul for decades.
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The United States bought Alaska from which country?
Canada
Russia
Greenland
Denmark
The United States bought Alaska from which country?
The correct answer is Russia.
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FINAL (at LSU)
NCAA 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥
SURVIVED and 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐃
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LSU No. 3 Seed in SEC Tournament; Tigers Open Play at 9:30 a.m. CT Wednesday in Hoover, Ala.
Florida was awarded the No. 1 seed in the SEC tournament by virtue of its sweep over Vanderbilt, the highest-ranked common opponent between the Gators and Razorbacks, earlier this season. Arkansas settled for the No. 2 seed.
LSU gets the No. 3 seed because Vanderbilt (19-11 SEC) has one more loss than LSU. The Tigers played one fewer game this season because of a cancellation at South Carolina because of inclement weather, but they have a higher winning percentage than Vanderbilt.
LSU will play the winner of the No. 6 seed vs. No. 11 seed game at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Alabama. The No. 6 seed will be South Carolina (16-13). Georgia (11-19) is the No. 11 seed.
All games will be broadcast on SEC Network except the final, which will air on ESPN2. Times listed are Central.
SEC tournament bracket:
Tuesday:
Game 1: 9:30 a.m., No. 6 South Carolina vs. No. 11 Georgia
Game 2: TBD, No. 7 Tennessee vs. No. 10 Texas A&M
Game 3: TBD, No. 8 Kentucky vs. No. 9 Alabama
Game 4: TBD, No. 5 Auburn vs. No. 12 Missouri
Wednesday:
Game 5: 9:30 a.m., No. 3 LSU vs. Winner Game 1
Game 6: TBD, No. 2 Arkansas vs. Winner Game 2
Game 7: TBD, No. 1 Florida vs. Winner Game 3
Game 8: TBD, No. 4 Vanderbilt vs. Winner Game 4
Thursday:
Game 9: 9:30 a.m., Loser Game 5 vs. Loser Game 6
Game 10: TBD, Loser Game 7 vs. Loser Game 8
Game 11: TBD, Winner Game 5 vs. Winner Game 6
Game 12: TBD, Winner Game 7 vs. Winner Game 8
Friday:
Game 13: 3 p.m., Winner Game 9 vs. Loser Game 11
Game 14: TBD, Winner Game 10 vs. Loser Game 12
Saturday:
Game 15: Noon, Winner Game 13 vs. Winner Game 11
Game 16: Winner Game 14 vs. Winner Game 12
Sunday, May 28:
Game 17: 2 p.m., Winner Game 15 vs. Winner Game 16
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Adult History Class: The Neighborhoods of New Orleans
Online event
Mon, May 22
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tue, May 23
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Have you ever wondered why your neighborhood is shaped the way it is or how it got its name?
Friends of the Cabildo is proud to announce its annual Adult History Class: Neighborhoods of New Orleans. The five-session class will breakdown the neighborhoods of New Orleans from the French Quarter to Bayou St. John to Carrollton.
Historians Charles Chamberlain, Karen Leatham and Joyce Miller will lecture on these historic neighborhoods and tell the stories of their founding, the culture and the people.
5 Class Tuition: Members $40 | $65 Non Members
https://friendsofthecabildo.org/foc-events-calendar/
May 15 – The French Quarter and Faubourg St. Marie with Dr. Charles Chamberlain (4pm-6pm)
May 16 – DownRiver Neighborhoods with Dr. Charles Chamberlain (4pm-6pm)
May 17 – Garden District, Uptown and Carrollton with Joyce Miller (6pm-8pm)
May 22 – Midcity, Broadmoor and the Lakefront with Dr. Karen Leathem (6pm-8pm)
May 23 –New Orleans Suburbs with Dr. Charles Chamberlain (4pm-6pm)
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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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To commemorate the anniversary of our first "garden show", TNP commissioned a MIDSUMMER poster by artist Spencer Epps. The hand-painted piece will be on display at performances and auctioned off at the completion of the production!
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NATIONAL VANILLA PUDDING DAY | MAY 22
May 22nd is the day we recognize National Vanilla Pudding Day. Enjoy it with a delicious dish of cold, creamy vanilla pudding.
The puddings we enjoy as desserts today are not what was commonly known as pudding at ancient dinner tables. Most medieval puddings were meat-based and seasoned with herbs and spices. Even sweetened cooks usually served them hot. Toward the end of the 18th century, people more than likely made puddings from grains or day-old bread with nuts, fruit, or meats. They used these puddings to stretch meals for a large family.
The creamy pudding we are more familiar with today is related to the custard, minus the eggs.
Necessity may be the mother of invention, but spouses who are chemists are the inventors. When you are Alfred Bird and your wife is allergic to eggs, that is very true. In 1837, Bird invented an egg-free custard powder using flavored cornstarch.
My-T-Fine produced the earliest packaged pudding in the United States in 1918. This and other puddings like them still required cooking on the stove. The instant version came along in the mid-1940s. On its own or as an ingredient in a larger recipe, pudding can be enjoyed in various flavors.
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May 22nd Celebrated History
1819
The Savannah set sail from Savannah, Georgia to England starting the first successful transoceanic voyage from the U.S and launching the country’s maritime service.
1906
Orville and Wilbur Wright obtain U.S. patent No. 821,393 for their flight control technique. The patent is considered the first airplane patent.
1987
Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand hosts the first-ever Rugby World Cup.
1992
Talk show host Johnny Carson hosts his final episode of The Tonight Show.
2017
President Donald Trump visits the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and becomes the first sitting U.S. president to visit the Wailing Wall (also known as the Western Wall or Buraq Wall).
May 22nd Celebrated Birthdays
Mary Cassatt – 1844
The French-trained American painter and print-maker is known for her impressionist paintings.
Arthur Conan Doyle – 1859
The British writer authored The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Lost World and the popular Sherlock Holmes series. In 1927, Doyle published photographs of two girls surrounded by “verified” fairies. He claimed that fairies and gnomes existed and the pictures supplied the photographic evidence.
Ted Kaczynski – 1942
In 1996, the FBI arrested Kaczynski in connection with 18 years of bombings across the United States. Dubbed the Una-bomber, his bombings killed three people and injured several others. He pled guilty and was sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.
Dustin Moskovitz – 1984
In 2004, Moskovitz co-founded The Facebook with Mark Zuckerberg, Eduardo Saverin, Andrew McCollum and Chris Hughes.
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omnipotent
[ OM-NIP-UH-TUHNT ]
Part of SpeechadjectiveOrigin + Etymology
Middle English; via Old French, from the Latin, omnipotent, 'all-powerful'
Synonymsadjective
supreme
Antonyms
adjectivepowerless
Definition
adjective
having very great or unlimited authority or power
Examples
adjective
A) After George was elected vice president, his behavior became omnipotent, which left the employees dealing with his overbearing tirades. B) The movie showed how the young, strong, and omnipotent leader improved the wellbeing of his beloved people.
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Do You Remember?
Great pic, love that show it was hilarious and it proved you could be adventurous and have fun with nothing!! As some of you have noticed, the bottom photo is old Joe Cobb who was an early part of Our Gang...
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The New Orleans Culture⚜️
Stephen Austen
Late every Saturday night we huddled at our trusty black-and-white TV. After wiggling the rabbit ears and aluminum foil flaps we generally firmed-up WWL TV’s signal. It was almost time for “Morgus The Magnificent”.
Those last few minutes saw us raiding carefully hoarded caches of brick-like “Big Time” and “Hollywood” candy bars. Frozen to perfection, they’d crack into handfuls of icy confection. If we had friends over, Mom would break out a Jiffy Pop kit, too. But it usually puffed into an aluminum foil balloon, then burst. We’d smell like burnt popcorn for days.
Finally, creepy sound effects, and a voice-over by ERIC the talking skull, introduced Morgus himself. His zany experiments were sandwiched between installments of B-grade or subtitled horror movies.
So, while giant ants ate Las Vegas, or living trees with octopus tentacles captured native women, Morgus would tee-up his evening’s experiment. It usually involved the active participation - or maybe victimization - of his hooded assistant “Chopsley”.
One night, Morgus amputated Chopsley’s very hand. Yeah…this was heady stuff and we were shocked witless. Morgus was touting his new scientific gizmo that would whip-up a replacement hand for the dull-witted Chopsley. Touted as a true medical breakthrough, Morgus milked the gag throughout the show.
Finally, after the last tentacle-waving tree digested the last native maiden, Morgus flipped a switch on his miracle device. We all leaned in, anticipating a new hand for Chopsley.
To the consternation of all, only ground hamburger meat was disgorged. “No hand!” We hooted at the high humor as Chopsley chased Morgus around the lab (fade to black). . .
And so for decades, Morgus The Magnificent moved here and there, changing channels while guaranteeing his brand of pseudo-scientific hijinks. Sadly, Morgus, aka. Sid Noel, passed away in August, 2020.
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⚜️Derby Gisclair
Established in 1842, the mercantile store founded by Daniel Henry Holmes became well-known as D.H. Holmes. His first store was not on Canal Street, but at 22 Chartres Street. As the store prospered, Holmes found larger quarters in the 800 block of Canal Street in 1849, eventually having entrances on Canal Street, Iberville Street, Bourbon Street, and Dauphine Street, and a receiving warehouse behind the store on Iberville Street.
This photograph of the interior of the store was taken in 1892 looking from the main entrance on Canal Street into the rear of the store. Notice the line of stools where customers could relax as clerks brought merchandise for them to consider. An atrium ceiling opened to the second floor. The cathedral-like setting was fitting for one of the South’s premiere retail operations.
Growing up, the lines were clearly drawn – it was either Holmes or Maison Blanche, with loyalties running as fierce as they might with Morning Call or Café du Monde, Galatoire’s or Antoine’s, Bourbon or Scotch, and Tulane or LSU. My family was firmly in the D.H. Holmes camp and things became tense when I went to work at Maison Blanche right out of college, easing somewhat until I left to go to graduate school five years later.
D.H. Holmes was sold to the Dillard’s chain in 1989 and the property on Canal Street was redeveloped in 1995 as the Chateau Sonesta Hotel, now the Hyatt French Quarter Hotel.
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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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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,
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945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
504-528-1944
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2828 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119
Mon, May 22, 2023
7:00 PM
Alexis & The Sanity
Wed, May 24, 2023
8:00 PM
Jon Cleary
Food Pop Up: Mardi Gras Magic
TICKETS
18 and over
Thu, May 25, 2023
8:00 PM
Trumpet Mafia ft. Gabrielle Cavassa
TICKETS
21 and over
Fri, May 26, 2023
9:00 PM
Conjunto Tierra Linda + Support from Gitkin Trio
Support from Gitkin Trio + Que Pasta Pop Up
TICKETS
21 and over
Sat, May 27, 2023
8:00 PM
Drivn n Cryin
TICKETS
21 and over
Sun, May 28, 2023
8:00 PM
Drivin n Cryin
TICKETS
18 and over
Mon, May 29, 2023
7:00 PM
Alexis & The Sanity
TICKETS
Wed, May 31, 2023
8:00 PM
Jon Cleary
TICKETS
18 and over
MORE DETAILS
Thu, June 1, 2023
8:30 PM
Jenn Howard Band
Chickie Wah Wah
And here we go again with our weekly calendar folks!
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Monday, May 22
6:00 PM
Ages 21+
Monday, May 22
10:00 PM
Ages 21+
$10.00
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514 Frenchmen St. , New Orleans, LA 70116 | P: (504) 944-8461
OPEN AT 1:00 FOR LUNCH
GISELLE ANGUIZOLA QUARTET1:15PM-5:00PM
THE MELATAUNS5:30PM-8:30PM
ED WILLS BLUES 4 SALE9:00PM-12:00AM
TUESDAY MAY 9 OPEN AT 1:00 FOR LUNCH
TROY TURNER BLUES1:15 PM-5:00 PM
JOE GELINI BAND5:30PM-8:30PM
ANDY J FOREST BLUES9:00PM-12:00AM
WEDNESDAY MAY 10 OPEN AT 1:00 FOR LUNCH
BOARDWALKER AND THE 3 FINGER SLINGERS 1:15-5:00 SWINGIN' WITH JOHN SAAVEDRA5:30 PM-8:30PM
ROULE AND THE QUEEN9:00 PM-12:OOAM
THURSDAY MAY 11 OPEN AT 1:00 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 MAY 12 OPEN AT 11:00 AM FOR LUNCH
GISELLE ANGUIZOLA QUARTET11:00AM-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 MAY 13 OPEN AT 11:00 AM FOR LUNCH
YOUSE11:00AM-1:45PM
THE NEW ORLEANS SWINGIN' GYPSIES2:15PM-6PM
TIFFANY POLLOCK AND COMPANY6:30PM-9:30PM
PAGGY PRINE AND SOUTHERN SOUL10:00PM-2:00AM
SUNDAY MAY 14 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
BRING MOM FOR A LIVE MUSIC LUNCH OR DINNER
MONDAY MAY 15 OPEN AT 1:00 PM FOR LUNCH
ST. JULIEN X BAND1:15PM-5:00PM
THE MELATAUNS5:30PM-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!
Doyle Cooper Trio
May 22, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm CDT
The Back Room at Buffa's Bar & Restaurant
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Wooton Wednesdays
May 24, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm CDT
The Back Room at Buffa's Bar & Restaurant
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Tom McDermott and Meschiya Lake
May 25, 2023 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 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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- Lars edegran & Palm Court Jazz Band
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- Tim Laughlin & Clive Wilson w/Crescent City Joymakers
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- Kevin Louis & Yolanda Robinson w/Palm Court Jazz Band 27
- Will Smith & Palm Court Jazz Band 28
- Mark Braud & Sunday Night Swingsters 29
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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.
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LOCATION:
SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO
626 Frenchmen St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
504-949-0696
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
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2023 Louisiana Festivals
Summer Fun: Festivals & Events, 2023
May
26-28: New Orleans Greek Festival
26-28: Jambalaya Festival, Gonzales, LA
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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5-23
7 PM
Latin Night at Rock n Bowl
Mid-City Lanes Rock n Bowl
3000 S. CARROLTON AVE
New Orleans, LA 70118
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Latin Night returns on this night! Dance class starts at 7pm with Bianca San Martin and then social dancing begins at 8pm with DJ Maynor playing the best Latin music to dance to. $5 cover
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VENDOR OF THE WEEK:
Powers Beekeepers
Meet the Powers! Terry and Dani Powers have been bringing their honey to our markets for over three years now, and have been producing honey for over seven years. Between their locations in Algiers and Belle Chasse, Louisiana, the Powers take care of a total of 150 hives from which they produce pure, raw, and unfiltered honey. Alongside their 100% natural honey, Powers Beekeepers produces comb honey, beeswax, pollen, propolis tinctures, and beeswax candles made in a variety of beautiful and unique molds. Interested in beekeeping yourself? The Powers also teach a beginners beekeeping class at Sugar Roots Farm and sell nucleus hives - a small but established colony that's perfect for kick-starting a new beehive.
A relatively new addition to Power’s product line-up, the Dani bar can now be found alongside their weekly array of honey products. Affectionately named after its inventor, the Dani bar is composed of jujubes, goji berries, raw honey as well as pecans, peanuts, and black sesame seeds. Stop by the Power’s table at any of our markets and grab yourself a delicious Dani bar.
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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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This is a reminder about next week's Down in Tremé concert featuring Gio Black and his friends. They will be performing this upcoming Tuesday, May 23rd, at St. Anna's Episcopal Church from 7:00-8:30pm.
You can purchase tickets here or pay at the door. There will be food and drinks available to purchase before, during intermission, and after the concert. It is cash only.
St. Anna's Episcopal Church
1313 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116
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Têt Marché will have you wondering if you’ve stumbled onto a culinary gem in Hanoi or the French Quarter. This menu of Viet-Cajun street food is an international delight, brought to you by NOCHI’s cohort of June 2023.
725 Howard Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130 | 504.891.4060
Before our Culinary Arts students complete their 100-day certifications, they create a pop-up café as their capstone project. This original concept is dreamed up and executed entirely by the students as their culmination of everything they’ve learned at NOCHI.
100% of proceeds from every student pop-up benefit NOCHI’s Scholarship Fund, and you can donate by attending or click here to support from afar!
The pop-up is open for service on the following dates, with seatings at 11:30am, 12:00pm, 12:30pm, 1pm:
May 23
May 24
May 25
May 26
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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
MAY 24
SUFFERS AND LOS GUIROS!
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.
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Rookie Crawfish Super Boil 2023
Are you ready to Pinch the Tails and Sucks the Heads with the 2023 New Orleans Saints Rookies?
Well here is your chance! Join The Touchdown Club of New Orleans on May 24th 2023 at 6:00pm to enjoy crawfish and all the sides with the New Orleans Saints Rookies from the 2023 Draft! We will have auctions, a Photo Booth and raffles along with lots of photo ops with all the Rookies and some Saints legends too. Come pass a good time with us!
Where: The Moore Venue 5616 Citrus Blvd New Orleans, LA 70123
When: May 24th 2023 at 6:00pm
Go to http://www.tdcno.com for tickets Cards and Pay Pal and Venmo accepted.
Individual tickets are $50.00
Tables of 8 for $380.00
*If you know anyone interested in joining our club, please forward them this email and invite them to attend this event so they can see what our club is all about.
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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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In Person
Billie & Ella
May 24 | 11:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.
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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!
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5-24
1 PM – 5 PM
German Coast
Farmers Market-
Westbank Bridge Park
13825 River Rd, Luling, LA 70070-6219, United States
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5-24
2 PM – 7 PM
Lafreniere Park Farmers Arts Market
3000 Downs Blvd,
Metairie, LA 70003-3957,
United States
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This is an exciting opportunity to explore the St. Bernard Port and Associated Terminals. This FREE tour will include a boat tour exploring the lower Mississippi River, along with a tour of the port. Overall, this tour will provide education, insight, and allow St. Bernard Parish residents to learn more about the parish's historic partner. Lunch will be provided.
There are two groups: a morning and afternoon, please register for the group you would like to be apart of (both groups will be provided lunch).
Be sure to wear comfortable, slip resistant shoes.
Spots are limited, so register now!
Date:
Thursday, May 25th
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location:
St. Bernard Port Harbor & Terminal
100 Port Blvd.
Chalmette, LA 70043
Click Here to Register
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Penny's Cafe
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THURSDAY BUFFET $11.95
All you can eat fried chicken, baked chicken, fried okra, pork n' beans, boiled corn & potatoes, broccoli & bacon mac, cornbread, and dessert!
11am-7:30pm
- 5442 E Judge Perez Dr, Violet, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 272-0262
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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 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.
- 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
- + 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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THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
May 25 – June 4, 2023
A play by Simon Stephens. Based on the novel by Mark Haddon, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time follows fifteen-year-old Christopher as he uncovers the mysterious murder of his neighbor’s dog. Amid his investigation, he discovers hard truths about his family while navigating social norms and communication with others. This seven-time Olivier Award-winning play is a thrilling adventure!
Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, including 15 minute intermission.
Recommended for ages 11+
25, 26, 27 7:30pm
28 3p
LE PETIT THEATRE -
616 St. Peter St.
New Orleans LA 70116
504.522.2081
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FREE Admission to the Ogden Museum of Art for La. Residents
5-25
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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Food Fight New Orleans
May 25th, 2023
Come celebrate the Top Dishes & Cocktails in New Orleans with 30 restaurants competing for coveted NOLA Boards, & they all want your vote!!!
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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Handbell concert by the Perkins Ringers including the world premier of “Carrollton Rag” with harp and cello. Composed for Perkins Ringers by Melville Brown and directed by Inka Rudnycka.
Includes other eclectic pieces: one that uses “singing bells,” a melody of patriotic songs, and a well-known spiritual song.
All welcome.
Come see what handbells can do!
Bring friends and family.
It’s free!
May 25, 7pm
St Andrew’s Episcopal Church
1101 Carrollton Ave - corner of Zimpel
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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.
May 26 Water Seed and Le Trainiump
June 2 Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes and James Martin Band
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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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
Fri, May 26
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Sat, May 27
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sun, May 28
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Interested
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FRIDAY, MAY 26, 2023 AT 12 PM – 2:30 PM
Nautical Round Table Luncheon at Southern Yacht ClubSouthern Yacht Club
Darlings let's welcome the 2023 Summer at a nautical theme Round Table Luncheon on Friday. May 26 at noon at the Southern Yacht Club.
The talented Carl Mack, Marshall Harris and others will provide live entertainment.
The $80 will include a delicious luncheon of Caesar Salad, choices of Gulf Fish Meuniere or Rosemary Grilled Chicken
and Dessert Duet - White Chocolate Mousse in chocolate tulip with cheesecake. Guest will have 2 drinks of
Domestic & Import Beer, Banquet House Red & White Wine and Sparkling. The seating will be limited so RSVP now by either Venmo, Zelle(Chase) or by sending a check to 811 Marigny Street, Unit C, NO LA 70117
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Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce de Leon Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
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Upcoming Events
Friday Night Wine School, Breaking Bread with John Lott
Friday, May 19, 2023 - 6 spots remaining
You can probably count on one hand the number of times we have featured wines from a California producer, so, if we do, you know it's for a very good reason...It was love at first sip for us when John Lott first brought us a Breaking Bread wine. We liked the winery's story and the winemaking approach is a perfect fit for us so we continued to bring in more and more of the wines. Delicious, balanced, playful, natural wines that are perfect for summertime drinking in New Orleans.
The wines are made by Erik Miller, founder and winemaker of Kokomo Wines, whose interest in natural wine came about as he noticed a shift in the California wine industry toward lower alcohol, food-friendly, low-intervention wine. He had been making wine for sixteen years and with the development of a more traditional brand, had a solid foundation in winemaking as it pertains to microbiology and fermentation science. When he decided to start Breaking Bread, it was very important to him, artistically, to build something completely different than his first conception, Kokomo. He wanted to be challenged in his craft as a winemaker and he also wanted to understand fermentation from a different perspective that could possibly play a part in future Kokomo vintages. Erik is also a chef so the concept of sharing meals and wine with others, as well as his belief in the power of food and wine to bring people together and create community, was behind the premise of Breaking Bread Wines.
The style of his red wines is defined by a flavor profile that is synonymous with carbonic maceration, or whole cluster fermentation. Erik believes that by keeping the grapes in their complete natural form as they come off the vine, with no destemming, the stem becomes part of the fermentation process and final product. As it turns out, the stem adds a piece of chemistry that is needed for balance in these wines because we pick the fruit less ripe, with lower sugar, so it has lower alcohol but higher acidity. The stems help balance out that acidity by bringing potassium into the mix.
John will present 5 wines including a Pet Nat (our love at first sip wine!), skin contact white, a whole cluster red and 2 others to be determined, possibly something from his Kokomo project. Join us, we promise you'll love them too! Get your tickets here, Breaking Bread
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Crawfish Boil at the NOPSI
Friday, May 26, 2023
at 5:00 PM
317 Baronne Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
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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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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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The Savannah Sipping Society
Tickets Selling Fast!
Don’t Miss Your Chance to Spend Happy Hour with These Ladies
The Savannah Sipping Society Special Event -
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Playmakers Theater
Covington, LA
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Playmakers Theater
Covington, LA
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Covington, LA
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For the remainder of the run, Saturday performances are at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m
What happens when an uptight, unemployed architect, an earthy divorcee, a lonely widow and a fireball of a gal become fast friends in a slow Southern town? Add the liberal use of libations and you get The Savannah Sipping Society, the next production at Playmakers Theater. Directed by Joan Soboloff, the show runs May 20-June 4 with a Real Estate Professionals Premiere Friday, May 19.
The Savannah Shipping Society welcomes newcomers Elizabeth Humbert as Randa, the 49 year old architect whose well-earned promotion is given to a 30-year-old man;
Jeri Creson as Marlafaye, the Texan-done-wrong with anger issues; Stephanie Neece as the feisty lifestyle coach Jinx. Dot, a recent widow with a penchant for sexy underwear, is played by Arden Allen Dufilho. You never know what’s going to happen when these four women get together for Happy Hour.
The Savannah Sipping Society opens with a special Realtors’ Premiere, May 19 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 will include hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction benefitting Playmakers Theater. Specialty cocktails will be available.
The regular run opens Saturday, May 20 at 7 p.m. with champagne and hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are $20. For the remainder of the run, Saturday performances are at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Tickets for all performances are available at BonTempsTix.com or playmakersinc.com.
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Audubon’s Cool Zoo with the Gator Run lazy river opens May 27, and it will operate weekends-only through the end of May.
"The Cool Zoo with the Gator Run offers great ways to have fun and stay cool while visiting the Zoo," said Audubon’s Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Uptown Facilities Daine Appleberry. "We are excited to reopen this popular attraction for the summer season."
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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In Person
Expressions of America
May 27
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m..
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Our newest attraction brings history to life like never before. Expressions of America is an immersive, outdoor sound and light show that combines cutting-edge technology and special effects with the real words and stories of everyday people who made a tremendous impact during a time of monumental conflict. Now featuring the Victory Belles for a lively pre-show performance!
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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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5-27
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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Arts Market New Orleans
When: Saturday, May 27 | 10 am - 4 pm
Location: Marsalis Harmony Park - 8211 S. Claiborne Ave.
On May 27th, Arts New Orleans will host an Arts Markets Social where we will provide complimentary food, beverages, and giveaways. The Maroons Band performs at 11:30 am with 2 sets of Afro Caribbean Folk, storytelling, and world music.
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5-27
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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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
5-28-23
10 am – 3 pm
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Prefer to make your reservation via phone?
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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 2-3, 2023
June 9-10, 2023
June 16-17, 2023
WHERE
Louis Armstrong Park – 701 N. Rampart Street, New Orleans, La 70116
LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE
Three weekends of music indoors at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center.
Details to be announced soon!
JUNE 2-3, 2023
JUNE 9-10, 2023
JUNE 16-17, 2023
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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Grande Krewe Friends...
...it's rosé time!
Join us for a delightful afternoon of sipping and savoring at our annual Rosé Fest! We're excited to feature over 30 different rosé wines from all over the world. We'll have four distributors pouring some of the finest and most unique expressions available at all price points. They'll guide you through the tasting experience and provide insights into the different flavors, aromas, and characteristics of each wine. To complement the wines, we'll also be serving up delicious small bites that perfectly pair with rosé. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to indulge in some of the best rosé around!
At $45 per person, these spots will sell out fast so sign up now!
Click here to reserve a space!
Shop in store at 2305 Decatur St.
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- The Broadside
- 600 North Broad Street
- New Orleans, Louisiana 70119
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Riverwalk Outlets
Hey, NOLA! If you love face painting, live music and crawfish, you’ll love the Riverwalk Summer Festival. Riverwalk Outlets is hosting the FREE event from 12 to 4 p.m. on June 3. We can’t wait to see you there!
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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:
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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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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The World Naked Bike Ride is set to streak through New Orleans on June 10
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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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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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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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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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Tennessee Titans
CBS
CAESARS SUPERDOME
WEEK 2 · Mon 09/18 · 6:15 PM CDT
AT
Carolina Panthers
ESPN
BANK OF AMERICA STADIUM
WEEK 3 · Sun 09/24 · 12:00 PM CDT
AT
Green Bay Packers
FOX
LAMBEAU FIELD
WEEK 4 · Sun 10/01 · 12:00 PM CDT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
FOX
CAESARS SUPERDOME
WEEK 5 · Sun 10/08 · 12:00 PM CDT
AT
New England Patriots
CBS
GILLETTE STADIUM
WEEK 6 · Sun 10/15 · 12:00 PM CDT
AT
Houston Texans
FOX
NRG STADIUM
WEEK 7 · Thu 10/19 · 7:15 PM CDT
Jacksonville Jaguars
Prime Video
CAESARS SUPERDOME
WEEK 8 · Sun 10/29 · 12:00 PM CDT
AT
Indianapolis Colts
FOX
LUCAS OIL STADIUM
WEEK 9 · Sun 11/05 · 12:00 PM CST
Chicago Bears
CBS
CAESARS SUPERDOME
WEEK 10 · Sun 11/12 · 12:00 PM CST
AT
Minnesota Vikings
FOX
U.S. BANK STADIUM
WEEK 11
BYE
WEEK 12 · Sun 11/26 · 12:00 PM CST
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Atlanta Falcons
FOX
MERCEDES-BENZ STADIUM
WEEK 13 · Sun 12/03 · 12:00 PM CST
Detroit Lions
FOX
CAESARS SUPERDOME
WEEK 14 · Sun 12/10 · 12:00 PM CST
Carolina Panthers
FOX
CAESARS SUPERDOME
WEEK 15 · Sun 12/17 · 12:00 PM CST
New York Giants
FOX
CAESARS SUPERDOME
WEEK 16 · Thu 12/21 · 7:15 PM CST
AT
Los Angeles Rams
Prime Video
SOFI STADIUM
WEEK 17 · Sun 12/31 · 12:00 PM CST
AT
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
FOX
RAYMOND JAMES STADIUM
WEEK 18 · TBD
Atlanta Falcons
CAESARS SUPERDOME
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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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