NATIONAL WICKED DAY

National WICKED Day on October 30 honors one of Broadway's longest running musicals known as WICKED. Millions of theatre fans from around the world are celebrating today as the day the musical WICKED premiered on Broadway.

The musical WICKED made its debut at the Gershwin Theatre on Broadway on October 30, 2003. Since opening, WICKED has been performed nearly 8,000 times and seen by over 50 million people. In fact, it has also been translated into six different languages and is the 4th longest running musical on Broadway. Today, we celebrate the legacy of WICKED being one of the most successful musicals on Broadway.

WICKED BEGINNINGS

Every great Broadway production begins with a great writer and WICKED is no exception. Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West was written in 1995 by Gregory Maguire. It is the first of four books in The Wicked Years series written by Maguire. The story is based on L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and follows the life of the Wicked Witch of the West. The storyline in the Wicked series focuses on the unlikely friendship that forms between Elphaba and Galinda until the world decides to call one “good” and the other “wicked.”

The Wicked Years Series

• Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West (published 1995)
• Son of a Witch (published 2005)
• A Lion Among Men (published 2008)
• Out of Oz (published 2011)

In 2003, WICKED was adapted into a Broadway musical. Since then, it has won over 100 international awards, including three Tony Awards and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album. Notable WICKED alumni include Idina Menzel, Kristin Chenoweth, Joel Grey, Megan Hilty, Stephanie J. Block, Annaleigh Ashford, Taye Diggs, and more.

Every night when the curtains rise, the cast of WICKED delivers a jaw dropping performance. In one single night, the cast will wear 269 costumes and change 238 different times before the last scene.

FAST FACTS ABOUT WICKED

1. To pay homage to L. Frank Baum, Maguire formulated the name "Elphaba" from the pronunciation of his initials — "L.F.B."
2. After the opening number, the ensemble members make a 30-second quick-change into their Shiz University costumes, all while singing and watching the backstage conductor monitors.
3. WICKED is seen by more people each week than any other show, making it Broadway’s most popular musical, partially due to the fact that the Gershwin Theatre is the biggest theatre on Broadway. The theatre is a full city block with 1,926 seats!
4. It takes over 125 company members to run the WICKED backstage. In fact, the show requires 50-75 front of house staff and dozens more at off-site offices.
5. Elphaba's look is one of the most well-known on Broadway. Her elaborate costumes include an Act II dress made up of 37 different fabrics and 600-feet of ribbon that weighs 8-10 pounds. As for her famous green skin, it only takes 15-20 minutes to "greenify" Elphaba using water-activated makeup, grease paint sticks, and a waterproof setting powder. Alternatively, it only takes roughly 10 minutes to remove.
6. To create the iconic onstage fog, WICKED uses 500 pounds of dry ice per performance and goes through 16 barrels of dry ice per week.

A Message from Archbishop Aymond

To the Clergy, Religious, & Laity of the Archdiocese of New Orleans:

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

Over a year ago we began a parish pastoral planning process in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Building on the priorities of the Ninth General Synod, our goal has been and continues to be to support the parishes of the archdiocese in a manner that provides the people of God with opportunities to grow in their relationship to Jesus Christ and form a deeper connection to their faith.

It is my fervent prayer that all of our parishes are sustainable and full of vitality. Parish vitality is a healthy sign of life in Christ and something that must be continually strived for in all parishes. In light of this, a Parish Sustainability Committee was formed to provide each parish with a profile that highlighted its strengths and weaknesses.

There is no doubt that our parishes, in fact our entire area, have been affected by many factors out of our control. Natural disasters such as floods and hurricanes over the past decade, the COVID pandemic, the challenges of Hurricane Ida recovery, inflation, and sky-rocketing property insurance rates impact our church communities just as they impact our families and our businesses. These are not issues we can ignore in prudent pastoral planning.

When we announced this process, we indicated that there were parishes with significant challenges that would begin an intense period of discernment to evaluate their future needs. With the guidance of the Catholic Leadership Institute, the work of the Parish Sustainability Committee, and using real data on the sacramental, pastoral programming, and temporal realities of each parish’s unique situation, pastors, lay parish leadership, and parishioners were invited into dialogue to determine how to address the challenges facing them.

Today, following a period of prayer, review, and consultation, we announce the decisions that are the conclusions of this discernment.

The final decisions are unique to each parish situation. It was incredibly important to us, and to me personally, that each parish knows their recommendations and desires for their future were not only heard, but considered. In light of this, I am pleased to be able to announce that two parishes, Our Lady of Divine Providence in Metairie and Christ the King in Terrytown have made significant progress in addressing and planning for their challenges and will remain open.

There are four situations where two parishes are merging into one and one case where three parishes are merging into one. Our Lady of the Angels in Waggaman will merge with St. Bonaventure in Avondale to become one new parish. St. Gertrude in Des Allemands and St. John the Baptist in Paradis will merge to become one new parish. St. John Bosco and St. Rosalie both in Harvey will become one parish. St. Mary of the Angels and Our Lady Star of the Sea both in New Orleans will come together as one new parish, and Transfiguration of the Lord, St. James Major, and St. Gabriel in New Orleans will merge together as one new parish.

In two cases, the parish territory will be merged into neighboring parishes. The first is St. Theresa of Avila Parish in New Orleans, which will have its territory divided and merged into St. Patrick on Camp St. in the Warehouse District and St. Alphonsus on Constance St. in the Lower Garden District of New Orleans. The other is St. Hubert in Garyville, which will be merged into St. Peter in Reserve. St. Hubert Church will remain open for one Mass each weekend.

All of these mergers will be effective beginning July 1, 2024.

These are difficult and painful decisions for everyone involved. When I returned home to New Orleans in 2009, I never imagined I would be in the situation of having to merge parishes. This is something we must do for the good of the local church, and something that is being done in Catholic dioceses around the country. I have prayed about this a great deal and have spoken with many trusted advisors and truly believe the Holy Spirit is leading us for the good of the people of God in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

In closing, I ask that you join me in prayer for these communities as they move through these transitions. Let us pray too for all of us as a local church, may the Holy Spirit continue to guide each of us as we strive for holiness, seek a deeper encounter with Christ each day, and witness with joy in our parish life.

May God bless you and those you hold dear in your heart.

Wishing you God’s blessings, and asking for your prayers in this time of transition, I am,

Respectfully in Christ,

Most Reverend Gregory M. Aymond

Archbishop of New Orleans

SPN's computer generated Football Power Index (FPI), seems to think that there are three one-loss teams that are better than the Georgia Bulldogs in its updated college football rankings. 

The FPI has been a mess all season. We check in every Sunday to see how it's doing, but it doesn't look like it's making any progress. 

Ahead of the 8-0 Bulldogs, which rank No. 6, the FPI has Ohio State Buckeyes (1), Michigan Wolverines (2), Alabama Crimson Tide (3), Oregon Ducks (4) and Penn State (5). The craziest part is that Georgia actually moved up two spots in the FPI rankings this week.

And what is with the hate for the Washington Huskies? At 8-0, they're one of the five undefeated teams left from the Power Five, yet the FPI has them at No. 14

Here's a look at the full top-25:

1. Ohio State Buckeyes
2. Michigan Wolverines
3. Alabama Crimson Tide
4. Oregon Ducks
5. Penn State Nittany Lions
6. Georgia Bulldogs
7. Florida State Seminoles
8. Oklahoma Sooners
9. Texas Longhorns
10. LSU Tigers
11. Notre Dame Fighting Irish
12. Kansas State Wildcats
13. Ole Miss Rebels
14. Washington Huskies
15. Tennessee Volunteers
16. Texas A&M Aggies
17. USC Trojans
18. Oregon State Beavers
19. SMU Mustangs
20. Clemson Tigers
21. Louisville Cardinals
22. North Carolina Tar Heels
23. Miami Hurricanes
24. Missouri Tigers
25. UCLA Bruins

These are absolutely wild, and I'm not the only one who thinks so. What's a 4-4 Clemson team doing in the top-25?

Meteorologist Payton Malone WWLTV

Cool view over New Orleans on this Eve of Halloween. Cold front arrives today and your Halloween is chilly and windy!

Tuesday could prove to be the second coldest Halloween in recent New Orleans history as an "arctic front" moves through Louisiana, bringing gusty winds and hacking temperatures throughout the state. 

The coldest Halloween on record was in 1993, when temperatures in New Orleans peaked at around 50 degrees, according to WWL-TV meteorologist Payton Malone. 

"But other than that we have not had a Halloween since where we've stayed in the 50s all day long," Malone said in his Monday morning forecast. 

But that could change Tuesday. Here's what to expect to across the state.

New Orleans 

Much of the Northshore was already feeling the beginnings of the cold front by 11 a.m. Monday, and temperatures in the New Orleans metro area are expected to start tapering off by 2 or 3 p.m., dropping from the high 70s into the low 50s overnight. 

New Orleans could struggle to get out of the 50s on Halloween, with forecasters predicting daytime highs of somewhere in the high 50s and low 60s and a slight chance of morning rain. That night will be cold and windy, with lows in the mid 40s and sustained winds of 15 to 20 mph. 

North winds are expected to start up Monday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service of New Orleans and Baton Rouge, and gusts of up to 30 mph are possible through the rest of the week. 

"Be thinking about those Halloween decorations," Malone said Monday. "I know you want them up for Halloween and the trick or treaters but they might blow away so make sure they're secured. And also kiddos' outfits — make sure they have a jacket, especially for tomorrow evening."

The National WWII Museum to officially open Liberation Pavilion

Lance Traweek,

Photo courtesy The National WWII Museum.

The National World War II Museum in New Orleans will officially open its final permanent and capstone exhibit hall, Liberation Pavilion, at noon Friday, November 3, at 945 Magazine St., capping the Museum’s journey to expand its campus to tell the full story of the American experience in World War II.

That same morning, the museum will also dedicate the Col. Battle Barksdale Parade Ground, an outdoor gathering space in the heart of the New Orleans campus. The opening ceremony can also be viewed online at: https://vimeo.com/event/3822925.

The D-Day to Liberation: Road to Victory Celebration will mark the end of the Museum’s $400 million capital campaign, providing an opportunity to thank those who made the Museum’s expansion from one exhibition hall to seven pavilions over the past two decades possible and serving as a tribute to the sacrifices of the WWII generation.

Liberation Pavilion explores the end of World War II, the Holocaust, the immediate postwar years, and the war’s continuing impact today. The three-story Pavilion houses two floors of exhibit space featuring personal experiences, iconic imagery, impactful artifacts, and immersive settings, as well as a third-floor theater offering audiences a brand-new cinematic experience.

In addition to next Friday’s opening, the museum will kick off a week of events beginning Monday, Oct. 30, in which it will concurrently host more than 40 Medal of Honor Recipients and their families in New Orleans for the 2023 Congressional Medal of Honor Society Convention presented by Stephen G. and Regina Oswald Foundation.

Below is the schedule for the week of events:

Monday, Oct. 30 – Medal of Honor Community Forum, 11 a.m. to noon (presented by Ochsner Health), held at U.S. Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center at the Museum, streaming available online

• Panel discussion with four Medal of Honor Recipients about their personal experiences and the values of the Medal of Honor as they apply to leadership and everyday life.
• Free and open to the public.

Wednesday, Nov. 1 – Congressional Medal of Honor Society Character Development Programs, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., held at Greater New Orleans Area Schools (Presented by Kevin G. Clifford Family); streaming available online between 11 a.m. to noon

• Medal of Honor Recipients will visit select New Orleans-area schools and nontraditional student communities to share their stories of courage and integrity in the face of difficult circumstances. The Museum will also host Recipients for a live webinar streamed to students across the country.
• Private events, but open to media. Contact the World War II Museumfor a list of participating schools.

Wednesday, Nov. 1 – Medal of Honor Valor Outreach Programs, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., held at Tulane University and Michoud Assembly Facility

• Recipients will share how the values of the Medal of Honor apply to daily life through moderated panel discussions with community members. Medal of Honor Recipients will visit Tulane University’s ROTC programs, which recruit cadets from universities across the city, and meet with veteran employees at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Center, which now serves as “America’s Rocket Facility.”
• Private event, but open to media. Contact the World War II Museumfor more details.

Wednesday, Nov. 1 – Parade of Patriots, Celebrating America’s Heroes, 6-7 p.m., route starts at St. Joseph and Tchoupitoulas Streets, then travels along Convention Center Boulevard to Mardi Gras World

• Medal of Honor Recipients will travel through downtown New Orleans in a patriotic parade featuring floats, historic vehicles, the St. Augustine Marching 100, and more. The parade is generously supported by Blaine Kern’s Mardi Gras World.
• Free and open to the public.

Thursday, Nov. 2 – Gold Star Memorial Service and Dedication. 1-2 p.m., held at the Col. Battle Barksdale Parade Ground and Judith W. and Louis M. Freeman Terrace at the Museum

• In conjunction with the Woody Williams Foundation, the Museum will unveil and dedicate a new memorial honoring families that have lost a loved one in the line of duty, along with a tribute to WWII Medal of Honor Recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams, who passed away in June 2022.
• Private event, but open to media. Contact The World War II Museumfor more details.

Friday, Nov. 3 – Grand Opening of Liberation Pavilion and Dedication of Col. Battle Barksdale Parade Ground, 8:30 a.m. (Ceremonial Dedication of Parade Ground), 9 a.m. to noon (grand opening program), streaming available online

• The Museum will pay tribute to the sacrifices of the WWII generation and its mission to preserve their stories as it officially dedicates the Col. Battle Barksdale Parade Ground, an outdoor gathering space in the heart of its New Orleans campus, and marks the opening of the final permanent exhibit hall, Liberation Pavilion.
• Private event, but open to media. Contact the World War II Museumfor more details.

Saturday, Nov. 4 – Building the National WWII Museum: From Conception to Capstone Symposium, 8:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., held at the Madlyn and Paul Hilliard Conference Center at The Higgins Hotel and streaming available online

• This half-day public symposium celebrates the history and design of The National WWII Museum, from the founders’ original idea to the completion of its final pavilion. Panelists will discuss how the Museum’s mission and vision of expansion became a reality, growing to seven pavilions over seven acres in downtown New Orleans and widening its digital reach.
• Free and open to the public.

Saturday, Nov. 4 – Family and Military Appreciation Block Party (Presented by Timber and Peggy Floyd), 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., held at the National World War II Museum

• Members of the greater New Orleans community are invited to celebrate and experience the museum’s fully expanded campus and enjoy live entertainment, hands-on activities for kids, and more.
• Open to the public; $10 for Adults, free for K-12 students, children under 5, seniors, U.S. military members, veterans, and spouses of military/veterans

For more information on any events visit: nationalww2museum.org.

First United Methodist Church’s Annual Pumpkin Patch

433 Erlanger Ave, Slidell, LA 70458-3429, United States

has been a Slidell Family Tradition since 2001!

Come see what makes people come back year after year and make it your new tradition!

 October 23- OCTOBER 31, 2023

 Tuesday thru Friday

11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Bring yourself, your family and your friends for some FALL  FUN!

While here you can:

 Pick from hundreds of PUMPKINS and GOURDS!

 Take photos in one of our PHOTO BOOTHS!

 Enjoy HOMEMADE SWEET TREATS!

We can’t wait to see you soon!

Sun, Oct 29

11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Mon, Oct 30

11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Tue, Oct 31

11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Alvin Kamara has done something no other Saints player has — and he also tied Jim Brown

• BY LUKE JOHNSON

INDIANAPOLIS — New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara added a couple nice feathers to his cap in Indianapolis.

With a 4-yard run in the first quarter, Kamara became the first player in Saints history to record 10,000 All-Purpose yards in a Saints uniform. Earlier this season, Kamara passed Marques Colston (9,766) to break the franchise record.

Kamara also scored twice — once on an 18-yard catch from Derek Carr, and again on a 16-yard run in the third quarter.

It was the 11th time in Kamara’s career that he recorded a rushing and receiving touchdown in the same game, tying him with Cleveland Browns Hall of Famer Jim Brown for the fifth-most games all time with both a rushing and receiving touchdown.

Jeff Duncan: After weeks of frustration Derek Carr, Saints 'needed a game like this'

INDIANAPOLIS — As Rashid Shaheed corralled the game-clinching bomb deep in Indianapolis Colts’ territory, Derek Carr dropped his guard and let it all out.

The 51-yard strike converted a third and 13 late in the fourth quarter and proved to be the decisive blow in a 38-27 Saints' victory Sunday.

In the thrill of the moment, Carr celebrated like a kid on Halloween.

He thrust his index finger high above his head and sprinted downfield, pounding his fist into his chest and gesturing toward the Saints' sideline. As he reached midfield, he punctuated the celebration by raising his hands together to the right side of his helmet and tilting his head toward them like a pillow.

“We were putting them to sleep,” Carr said outside the Saints’ raucous postgame locker room.

Carr said early last week he needed to keep his emotions in check during games, after he drew widespread criticism for his on-field outbursts with coaches and teammates on Oct. 19 against Jacksonville. But after two weeks of consternation and soul-searching, he couldn’t help himself. Two weeks of pent-up frustration and relief burst to the surface.

“On those big plays, I get really excited — I love that stuff,” he said. “It was just a part of the unity, the coming together, the team camaraderie of the moment, and you feel the buzz.

"(Quarterbacks coach Ronald Curry) emphasized to me all week, you’ve been bringing the juice, now let’s bring the juice together as a collective unit. I thought we did that really good today. We needed that.”

The Colts, and their beleaguered 21st-ranked defense, were the right team at the right time for Carr and the Saints, who amassed season highs for points (38) and yards (511).

For at least one day, it all came together for the offense. The explosive plays. The red-zone offense. The ground game. Everything clicked.

Shaheed strafed the Colts secondary for catches of 58, 51 and 44 yards.

The rushing attack ground out a season-high 161 yards.

The Saints scored touchdowns on their first three trips to the red zone.

It was that kind of day, an afternoon when Carr and the offensive unit looked like a juggernaut — instead of a jugger-not.

“There’s a lot of things to like about what did offensively,” Saints coach Dennis Allen said. “I think we all needed a game like this.”

Tulane Football  

The LSWA Offensive Player of the Week, Michael Pratt!

An exhibit of original works by Art Deco icon Erté will include almost 170 items as well as other period pieces that characterized the movement of style and design.

"Erté and the Era of Art Deco" will remain open through Jan. 3, 2024. 

Often called "the father of Art Deco," Romain de Tirtoff, known as Erté, was the central figure of the art and design evolution that emerged during the 1920s. The look featured stylized forms, geometric patterns, vibrant colors and sleek lines. Its influence flooded the world of art, fashion, architecture, furniture design, serviceware and more. 

An onyx and diamond swan bracelet will be part of the 'Erté and the Era of Art Deco' exhibit at M.S. Rau Antiques.

PROVIDED PHOTO

The Rau exhibit includes a large collection of the artist's original gouache paintings, used to create designs for fashion shows, clubs and stage performances.

First Presbyterian Church of New Orleans

• 5401 S Claiborne Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana

(504) 866-7409

This is the 22nd year of the pumpkin patch at First Presbyterian Church! Opening Day will be Sunday, October 1st at 1pm.

We will have one of our largest varieties of inventory ever this year.

Prices range from $0.50 - $50.

The hours are listed below:

Monday - Friday: 3pm - Dusk

Saturday: 10am - Dusk

Sunday: 1pm - Dusk

We accept cash, cards, and checks (payable to First Presbyterian Church or FPCNO)

Oct 2023

Sun, Oct 29

1:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Mon, Oct 30

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Tue, Oct 31

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Bakers Dozen

Halloween King Cakes are the perfection addition to any gathering this month. Our full sized King Cake serve approximately 12-15 people. Order anytime online at www.lovebakersdozen.com

geography

What is the largest desert in Asia?

Gobi Desert

Sahara Desert

Kalahari Desert

Atacama Desert

NOLA.com · 

| Thousands of pumpkins offered at

the annual St. Andrew's Episcopal Pumpkin Patch

2023 Pumpkin Patch 

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September 22 - October 30, 2023

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Saturday/Sunday: 9PM-7PM

Weekdays: 3PM-7PM

​St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

1031 S. Carrollton

New Orleans, LA 70118

(504) 866-0123

What does "obfuscation" mean?

Vulnerable

Vacillation

Confusing or obscuring

Epiphany

In Person Classes in New Orleans

Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm

"Shimmer" Bellydance Basics

For all levels. Ongoing

$60 per month or $18 drop in.

10 classes, used within 10 wk., $120

At: "The Movement Collective"

3921 St. Claude Ave, (Bywater)

New Orleans

 Tamalyn Dallal

Movement Collective - New Orleans

Public 

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Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm

Come and dance...

Bring veils, zils, and your hips to do lots of shimmies.

$18 per class, $60 per month

10 classes for $120

www.tamalyndallal.net

• 830 Conti St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
• (504) 577-2237

NATIONAL CANDY CORN DAY

On October 30th, the country celebrates its favorite vegetable with National Candy Corn Day.

In the late 1800s, George Renninger of Wunderle Candy Company created candy corn. His sweet treat represented the bright colors of corn kernels. Originally, candy corn was yellow, orange and white. However, it wasn't until1889 that the Goelitz Candy Company made the candy popular. Later, other candy makers developed a variety of popular colors and flavors as well. 

The original confection was made by hand using corn syrup, sugar, water, marshmallows, fondant, and carnauba wax (a wax made from the leaves of a palm tree). However, modern candy makers combine the original ingredients using machines. 

These days, numerous recipes create the candy corn flavors in cakes, cookies, beverages, and more.

On Deck for October 30, 2023

National Days

NATIONAL WICKED DAY

NATIONAL CANDY CORN DAY

SPEAK UP FOR SERVICE DAY

NATIONAL PUBLICIST DAY

WORLD AUDIO DRAMA DAY

On Deck for October 31, 2023

National Days

HALLOWEEN

NATIONAL MAGIC DAY

NATIONAL DOORBELL DAY

NATIONAL KNOCK KNOCK JOKE DAY

NATIONAL CARAMEL APPLE DAY

GIRL SCOUT FOUNDER'S DAY

REFORMATION DAY

October 30th Celebrated History

1894

Decades before the advent of the 40-hour workweek had us punching time clocks, Daniel M. Cooper receives the first U.S. patent for a "time recorder." Patent No. 528223 described an apparatus that printed a timestamp onto a card. The invention made calculating wages easier.

1888

John J. Loud receives patent no. 392046 for a ballpoint pen. Though it is the first such device patented in the United States, its purpose was limited to coarse surfaces and never saw any great success.

1938

Orson Welles broadcasts a radio dramatization of H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds. Listeners believed the broadcast to be a real news event and thought aliens were attacking the Earth, causing panic across the country.

2010

With the songs "Speak Now" and "Back to December," Taylor Swift becomes the first artist to debut two singles in the Top 10 in successive weeks.

October 30th Celebrated Birthdays

Andrew Jackson Downing - 1815

The horticulturist is considered to be the father of landscape gardening. During his career, he wrote several books on horticulture and was an editor for the Horticulturist.

Irma S. Rombauer - 1877

In 1931, Bobbs-Merrill Company and Charles Scribner's Son's published Rombauer's cookbook, The Joy of Cooking. It is one of the world's most popular cookbooks.

Marie Van Brittan Brown - 1922

In 1969, Marie Brown and her husband Albert Brown received a patent for their home security system.

Henry Winkler - 1945

The American actor and producer rose to fame playing the role of Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli on the American sitcom Happy Days. He also played Coach Klein in The Waterboy starring Adam Sandler, Barry Zucker in Arrested Development, and Fritz in Monsters at Work.

⚜️Derby Gisclair⚜️The New Orleans Culture⚜️

Canal Street

The circa 1858-1859 scene along Canal Street from the top of the Custom House is quite interesting. Photographer Jay Dearborn Edwards captured the city's main shopping artery before there were streetcars in the neutral ground -- notice the lines of omnibuses on the left and upper right of the image.

It was also interesting to see the piles of pipe positioned along the neutral ground at different intervals, drawn from the larger stack behind the omnibuses on the upper left near the center of the image. So, if Edwards is standing on the Decatur Street corner of the Custom House, the first cross street we see would be Camp/Chartres Street, then St. Charles/Royal Street. I am not sure when Dorsiere Street that runs a single block from Canal to Iberville came into being, but it is not evident in this photograph.

In the upper left portion of the image, we can see the dome of the first iteration of the St. Charles Hotel. I wonder what the tall slender structure is to the left in the far background of the image?

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Edward Branley

There were 13 McKenzie's Pastry Shoppes, along with citywide delivery, so you could get your Halloween Cakes, petit fours, and cookies. Ad in the Times-Picayune, 29-October-1955. Our go-to McKenzie's was on Elysian Fields, near Toussaint, later W. Esplanade and Transcontinental.

Derby Gisclair

As we approach Halloween, we are also closing in on All Saints' Day (November 1st) and All Soul's Day (November 2nd) -- also known as the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed and the Day of the Dead. The Catholic Church teaches that the purification of the souls in Purgatory can be hastened by the actions of the faithful on earth.

Thus began the custom in New Orleans of gathering at the tombs of their deceased family members on All Saints' Day to clean and refurbish the exterior façade of the tombs, shown here in an 1885 engraving. Far from solemn, it was quite the community event with friends and neighbors sharing stories of their loved ones, and perhaps a simple meal as they worked.

Sadly, with many families being scattered throughout the country, many tombs have fallen into disrepair as surviving family in many cases is unaware of the existence of a family plot.

Dwayne BrueAin't There (dere) No More - New Orleans

I sure miss Manuel's Hot Tamales! I used to eat Them all the time. They were Delicious! I loved how they wrapped them in newspaper.

On Halloween night, Tue., Oct. 31, from 9-11pm tune in to WYES for MORGUS PRESENTS: THE HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL.

You'll see Dr. Morgus and his assistants Chopsley and Eric create an interdimensional machine that allows Morgus to communicate and join the supernatural world of ghosts. In between vintage Morgus segments from the 1980s is "The House on Haunted Hill," a 1959 film starring Vincent Price.

Chickie Wah Wah

Late Night Halloween Special 11 PM October 31st!

Flashmob New Orleans· 

Flash Mob New Orleans 12th Annual Thriller

Location Revealed! MJ The Musical Ticket Giveaway

Join us Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Halloween Day 12pm

Location: New Orleans Historic Jackson Square

Join us on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 12pm Halloween Day at Flash Mob New Orleans - 12th Annual Thriller Halloween Mob at Jackson Square, a New Orleans tradition, featuring zombie dancers from near and far delightfully terrorizing y’all’s neighborhoods dancing in unity to the Michael Jackson classic “Thriller”! This year’s Halloween mob will showcase students from Homer Plessy School, Kipp Morial, Anne Burr Dance Studio, Xavier University, Chic Nouvelle Model & Talent, Spotlight Dance, Schaumburg School, Pierre A Capdau, Schramel Conservatory of Dance, and is sponsored by The Bach Group! You don’t want to miss it!

WIN TICKETS TO MJ THE MUSICAL!

Make sure you’re in that number on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 12pm Halloween Day at Flash Mob New Orleans - 12th Annual Thriller Halloween Mob for a chance to win four tickets to MJ The Musical making its debut at the The Saenger Theatre November 1, 2023 - November 12, 2023!! We will have a dance-off battle competition at the end of the mob to decide who will win tickets! Anyone can join in the fun!

November 1, 2023

Jazz @ the Sandbar Concert Times: 7:00 - 9:30pm.

Location: The Cove, Founders Road, UNO Lakefront Campus.



Admission: Free to all, but please consider making a donation of $10 or more to the George Brumat scholarship fund. Donations can be made at the door in cash or online via this LINK (make sure to select Brumat Scholarship Fund in the menu of donation options).

Jazz @ the Sandbar is presented by UNO Jazz Studies with support from the New Orleans Theater Association, Nate and Priscilla Gordon, Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro, and the New Orleans Jazz Celebration. For more information, call the UNO Music Department at (504) 280-6039 or New Orleans Jazz Celebration (504) 309-JAZZ, or visit us on the web at https://www.nojc.org/sandbar.

Philip Melancon

Ain't this ain't a trip? For the next two Wednesdays, November 1st and 8th Philip Melancon performs at the Gennifer Flowers Kelsto Club. The building is beautiful, the bar is . . . intimate. My shows run from 7 - 9, no cover (at least no admission), and, and beyond that your guess is as good as mine. If you are in the area, drop on in. We are directly across from Antoine's, love to see familiar . . . faces.

For the first time last year, the krewe conducted a mini festival in Mickey Markey Park, at Royal and Piety streets in the Bywater, before the parade. Albarran said this year the pre-parade event will be more elaborate, with more vendors, music, and kids’ activities. Traditional Day of the Dead bread will be available, and there will be a costume fashion show.

New this year, the krewe plans to erect a temporary stage at the parade stopping point on St. Roch Avenue near St. Roch Cemetery for speakers and musical performances.

Everyone is welcome to participate in the procession. Customarily, costumes combine mourning clothes with masks and makeup that blend macabre skulls with floral patterns. Marchers often bring candles.

Albarran said, however, that costuming and candles are entirely optional. “We only want people to come and have a magical night,” she said.

• From 4:30 to 6 p.m., the pre-parade fiesta takes place in Mickey Markey Park at 3301 Royal St.
• At 6:30 p.m. the parade will line up on Royal Street.
• At 7 p.m. the parade proceeds on Royal Street, turns right on Franklin Avenue, left on St. Claude Avenue, and right on St. Roch Avenue.
• The parade concludes outside of St. Claude Cemetery, 1725 St. Roch Ave., where singing, performances and mourning ceremonies continue.

Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein

comes to Jefferson Performing Arts Center just in time for Halloween!

The musical comedy is directed by Big Easy Award Winning Director Leslie Castay

(October 17, 2023—Metairie, Louisiana)—Jefferson Performing Arts Society presents a five-show run of the award-winning Broadway musical Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein, opening Friday, October 27^th at Jefferson Performing Arts Center and closing Sunday, November 5^th. The show is directed by Leslie Castay, who won Best Director of a Musical for the JPAS 2022 production of the multiple Big Easy Award-winning Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn.

The original Broadway production of Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein (2008) was nominated for 3 Tonys, 4 Drama Desk Awards, 2 Drama League Awards, and 5 Outer Critics Circle Awards—for which it won Best Musical. In 2009, it was nominated for a Grammy for “Best Musical Theater Album”. 

Based on the 1974 Mel Brooks (Spaceballs, Blazing Saddles) movie starring and co-written by Gene Wilder, Young Frankenstein follows the story of Frederick Frankenstein, the grandson of the infamous Dr. Victor Frankenstein. When Frederick inherits the family castle in Transylvania, he becomes obsessed with his grandfather’s reanimation experiments. Assisted by a bizarre cast of characters that include Igor, Inga, and Frau Blücher, Frederick attempts to bring a creature to life, just like his granddad—only to realize he’s created a monster problem.

Featuring music and lyrics written by Brooks, the musical offers even more hilarity and wordplay than the original movie with songs such as The Brain, Transylvania Mania, He Vas My Boyfriend, and Roll in the Hay. The goofiness and gags of the 1974 movie are enhanced by the song and dance numbers presented by a 22-person all-local cast with a dynamic ensemble of 15, led by these principal cast members:

Michael Paternostro*-DR. FREDERICK FRANKENSTEIN

Adriel Aviles-MONSTER

Scott Sauber-IGOR

Charlie Carr-INGA

Jennifer DeLatte-ELIZABETH BENNING

Meredith Long - Dieth*-FRAU BLUCHER

Adam Seagrave--THE HERMIT / INSPECTOR HANS KEMP

The production features a live orchestra conducted by Maestro Dennis Assaf with Ken Leach as Music Director, Jaune Buisson as Choreographer, Emery Foster as Scenic Designer, Olivia Winter as Props Designer, Stephen Thurber as Lighting Designer, and Eric Porter as Technical Director and Sound Designer. 

For a full cast and crew list and ticket information visit https://www.jpas.org/performance/young-frankenstein/ or call 504-885-2000 to purchase tickets by phone. 

THU, 11/2/23 @ 7:30 PM TICKETS »

SAT, 11/4/23 @ 7:30 PM TICKETS »

SUN, 11/5/23 @ 2:00 PM TICKETS »

• 2023 Concert Series
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• 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. 
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• 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.
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• Gates Open - 5:00pm
• Performances - 6:00-8:00pm
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• Thursdays at Twilight is sponsored by the Louis and Virginia Clemente Foundation, Inc. with support from WWNO 89.9 FM.
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SUMMER SCHEDULE

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• November 2 - Sharon Martin
• $15.00
• + fees
• Sharon Martin as one of the "Ladies of Soul”. She has worked with New Orleans legends, Deacon John, Ellis Marsalis, Walter Payton, Nicholas Payton and many others. 
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• November 9 - The Walrus and Electric Yat Quartet
• $15.00
• + fees
• The Walrus + Electric Yat Quartet brings The Beatles catalog to life with a string ensemble. They sold out their last appearance so get your tickets now!

Acquistapace's Covington Supermarket is feeling excited. · 

The biggest cheese, wine, food, and drink sampling event is happening at Acquistapace’s in Covington Friday and Saturday,

 November 3rd & 4th!

Who’s ready for the Wine & Cheese Extravaganza to return!?

St. Tammany’s big fall flings

BY JESSICA SAGGIO

•Nov. 3-5: Ozone Songwriters Festival

One of the north shore’s signature events for up-and-coming talent, the Ozone Songwriters Festival, the festival will host more than 130 local, regional and national music artists who will sing their hearts across four stages. The event features not only musical talent, but songwriting talent. A VIP Showcase will take place Nov. 3 at the Old Rail Brewing Company, with performances by event creator and Grammy-nominated recording artist Greg Barnhill, among others. Tickets for the showcase range from $65 to $130.

The following days will include performances and a songwriter contest where a winner will be selected for a one-song record deal. Specific details about this portion of the event and stage locations have not been finalized yet.

A songwriter workshop will also take place where budding artists can learn the ins and outs of studio recording, social media, engineering and more. The cost to attend the workshop is $40. More information on the workshop will be posted on the festival’s website at ozonemusic.org as details are announced.

“The festival gives new songwriters the chance to be in front of a live audience and have their songs heard, and to gain valuable stage experience, as well as get a reaction to their songs,” said Barnhill. “It’s also a great experience for the audience, for they might just be seeing the next Usher or Taylor Swift.”

•Nov. 10-12: Festival of the Lake

Our Lake of the Lake Roman Catholic Church will again host its annual fair at its campus on Lafitte Street in Mandeville. The free event will run 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 10-11, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 12. This year’s Festival of the Lake will include inflatables, a craft market, petting zoo, pony rides, sock hop, baseball mania, games, food, a “doggie dance” by the Northshore Humane Society and a host of live performances.

This year’s music lineup includes Bag of Donuts, Peyton Falgoust Band, Adam Pearce, and Christian Serpas & Ghost Town. Just be sure to bring chairs for the concert.

Activities at the festival will require tickets that can be purchased for 50 cents each. Early bird tickets will be available on the festival’s website at festivalofthelake.com.

•Nov. 11-12: 3 Rivers Art Festival

Touted as one of the largest juried art shows in the region, the 3 Rivers Art Festival returns to downtown Covington Nov. 11-12. The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. More than 200 juried artists from across the nation, and world in some cases, will line both sides of Columbia Street featuring myriad artistic mediums.

“We have everything,” said event coordinator Sarada Bonnett. “Woodworking, watercolor, metalsmithing, glass and everything in between. 2D, 3D paintings. You name it, it’s there.”

Artists were vetted from nearly 500 applicants, she said, and the festival has been recognized by Sunshine Artist as one of the best in the country. Artist awards will be presented at a special event on Saturday night.

Live music will feature Crispin Schroeder, Those Olivier’s, The Teche Two, Dr. Ben Redwine, Lake Ragan, Ghost Town Duo, Jude LeBlanc and Jake Gunter.

A tented food court will be set up for patrons, and a children’s village will keep the kiddos occupied with a hands-on dinosaur experience, children’s museum activities and canvas painting. A separate student art contest is also part of the event and winners will be awarded that Sunday at 2 p.m. For more, visit covingtonthreeriversartfestival.com.

The LSU-Alabama football rivalry is returning to CBS one final time for their key Southeastern Conference matchup in Bryant-Denny Stadium on Nov. 4.

The SEC Western Division contest, which is one of two marquee games on the conference's Week 10 slate, was set for a 6:45 p.m. kickoff by the league office .

No. 1 Georgia and No. 16 Missouri will meet in CBS' 2:30 p.m. window earlier that day.

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?

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

A @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm 

Dream House Burlesque Club

Dream House Lounge 401 Baronne St, New Orleans

Audacious NOLA & Dream House Lounge presents: Dream House Burlesque Club Enjoy award winning burlesque entertainment in the lush Dream House Lounge with dazzling showgirls, luminous conscious cocktails, full proof creations and occasional small bites. 7pm doors, 7:30pm show Limited capacity, reservations required. Tipping highly encouraged. Beverage packages available. Questions? tickets@missaudacious.com www.audaciousnola.com No Refunds. …

$25 – $35

Joan Of Arc Project

Get ready for the revival of our Joan of Arc Book Club!

Our first gathering is at the Rosa Keller Library in Broadmoor, hosted by our friends from Frenchmen art & Books, who will sell copies of the books for future discussions—and provide water, juice & snacks! Books are also available on site at Frenchmen Art & Books or at your favorite local bookstore!

Here’s our lineup:

The Maid and the Queen: The Secret History of Joan of Arc by Nancy Goldstone

Discussion: Saturday Nov. 11

10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Rosa F Keller Community Center Meeting Room

4300 S Broad St, New Orleans, LA, 70125

The Hundred Years War: 1337-1453 by Anne Curry

Discussion: Saturday March 2

10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Location to be announced

Smoke City by Keith Rosson

Discussion: Saturday June 1

10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Location to be announced

 vs Tulsa Sat, Nov 11at Yulman Stadium

Martha AbolishIce Alguera

Save the Date for the OG "mermaid" parade honoring the Great Mother, YEMAYA!!!!! Mother of all fish and protectress of women, children. Let's talk about preserving and cleaning our waters.

We do this parade/procession with Spirit guiding us and Yemaya always directing our path.

Yes the beautiful costuming is always fun and encouraged but this is more of a spirit walk from the Bayou to the River to the sound of the @yemayayas777 and @tamojuntonola providing backing music.

Stay tuned for info on song rehearsals. Come sing with us! Collective singing is healing.

In partnership with CRC We Care, We Share, we will be providing Thanksgiving Meals to the community. The past year has been challenging for many, and this is a simple way for us to say, “We see you, and we are here for you!” 

We will distribute boxes of food containing a frozen turkey (if available) or ham along with non-perishable food items. No voucher necessary. 

• Nov 18, 2023
• 9am–12pm

LOCATION

Vineyard Church of New Orleans

4340 Sal Lentini Pkwy

Kenner, LA 70065

8am-Noon: Hammond Farmers & Artisans Market

Start the day at a festive holiday Hammond Farmers & Artisans Market in Railroad Park. The market will feature over 40 farmers and artisan vendors with hand-crafted and high-quality items along with live music, giveaways, activities, and more! More information coming soon.

The market accepts SNAP and offers $50 SNAP match per customer per market visit. 

Noon-3PM: Jingle Jubilee at LCDC

The Louisiana Children's Discovery Center is hosting a Jingle Jubliee for Starry Saturday. Enjoy all the museum offerings with special holiday add-ons: pictures with Santa, cookie decorating, and hot cocoa station just to name a few! More information coming soon. 

4-7PM: Holiday Wine & Cheese Walk

Downtown becomes even more festive with a Holiday Wine & Cheese Walk. Enjoy curated wine and cheese pairings, as well as special sips & snacks, available for tasting at dozens of downtown businesses.

Ticket sales starting November 1st!

Tickets are available for $35 if purchased by November 17th. Limited tickets will be available on-site for $40. Individuals must be 21 years or older to participate.

4-8PM: Movie Night Under The Stars

In partnership with the Rotary Club of Hammond, the night will conclude with Movie Night Under The Stars in Cate Square Park. Entry is FREE!  A showing of Home Alone starts at 6PM.

Starting at 4pm, bring the family to the park to enjoy festive holiday lights & displays, holiday music, performances by local school and dance groups, train rides, and more!

Train rides will run from 4-6PM. Tickets are available on-site only for $5 per person (ages 2 & under are free). Tickets are first-come-first serve. Route TBD. 

Rotary Concession Stand offers popcorn, soft drinks, hot cocoa, candy, hamburgers, and hotdogs. Cash and credit cards accepted.

Bring canned goods and pantry staples to donate to a food drive for Our Daily Bread.

6-9PM: 106 Night Market

We are partnering with the 106 Night Market to feature local artists and handmade gifts in Railroad Park. Vendor registration will be available on October 18th. For any immediate questions, please email 106nightmarket@gmail.com

Chad Blouin· 

LSU WOMENS BASKETBALL WILL HAVE 17

GAMES NATIONALLY TELEVISED :

The Southeastern Conference announced its women’s basketball television schedule for the upcoming season Wednesday afternoon and LSU will be featured in 17 televised games on the ESPN family of networks throughout the year.

As the defending national champions, LSU will be featured on ESPN at least five times with the other television games coming on either ESPN2 or the SEC Network. Every one of LSU’s conference games except for one will be televised.

In addition to the 17 televised games, all of LSU’s home games will be available to watch online with SEC Network +. Both of LSU’s two non-conference road games at Southeastern and Coppin State will have streaming options as well. When the Tigers play in the Cayman Island Classic, both games will be available to watch on FloHoops.

A television announcement for LSU’s season opener against Colorado at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Series in Las Vegas will be made at a later date.

LSU Women’s Basketball 2023-24 Season Television Schedule:

Nov. 30 vs. Virginia Tech

8 p.m. - ESPN

Dec. 17 vs. Northwestern St.

2 p.m. - SEC Network

Jan. 4 vs. Missouri

8 p.m. - SEC Network

Jan. 7 at Ole Miss

2 p.m. - ESPN

Jan. 14 at Auburn

2 p.m. - ESPN

Jan 18 at Alabama

8 p.m. - SEC Network

Jan. 21 vs. Arkansas

TBD - ESPN/ESPN2

Jan 25 vs. South Carolina

7 p.m. - ESPN

Jan. 19 at Mississippi St.

6 p.m. - ESPN2

Feb. 4 vs. Florida

1 p.m. - SEC Network

Feb. 8 at Vanderbilt

8 p.m. - SEC Network

Feb 11 vs. Alabama

3 p.m. - ESPN2/ SEC Network

Feb. 19 at Texas A&M

6 p.m. - SEC Network

Feb. 22 vs. Auburn

8 p.m. - SEC Network

Feb. 25 at Tennessee

11 a.m. - ESPN

Feb. 29 at Georgia

8 p.m. - ESPN2

Mar. 3 vs. Kentucky

1 p.m. - SEC Network

Join us for a lovely afternoon ushering in the holiday season at the New Orleans Women’s Opera Guild Eggnog event! There will be great shopping with our holiday boutique vendors, fabulous catering by Chez Nous, amazing music by Jim Walpole, and so much more.

In partnership with CRC We Care, We Share, we will be providing Christmas Meals to the community. The past year has been challenging for many, and this is a simple way for us to say, “We see you, and we are here for you!” 

We will distribute 1500 boxes of food containing a frozen turkey (if available) or ham along with non-perishable food items while supplies last.

• NO VOUCHERS NEEDED
• When you arrive, please follow the directions of our volunteers. 
• We will load the food directly into your vehicle.
• Dec 16, 2023
• 9am–12pm

LOCATION

Vineyard Church of New Orleans

4340 Sal Lentini Pkwy

Kenner, LA 70065

Billy Nungesser Lt. Governor of Louisiana

Sponsored · Paid for by Office of the Lieutenant Governor 

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Exciting news from the Office of Lt. Governor and the Office of Tourism! We're thrilled to announce the stunning new design for our float as we gear up for our 3rd year in the 2024 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California.

This year’s theme is “Celebrating a World of Music: The Universal Language." Our float features a larger-than-life Mardi Gras jester, fleur de lis, second-line inspired umbrellas, and lots of purple, green, and gold.