Join the Tour Guide Association of Greater New Orleans (TGAGNO) for its Annual Fall Lecture featuring Elizabeth Williams, Founder and Director of the Southern Food & Beverage Museum this Friday, September 20 from 6pm-8:30pm at WYES, 916 Navarre Ave., New Orleans. Tickets to the lecture are only $10 and include light refreshments. Tickets & Details: tourguidesnola.org/meetings-events 

In Person

Storytime at the Museum

September 17 & 21 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Plan Your Visit

Explore the war that changed the world through a unique storytime experience! Join us to spark your child's love of history with WWII-themed children's books plus fun activities and crafts for kids ages 3 to 8. September’s theme is Victory Gardens! The featured book will be Lily’s Victory Garden by Helen L. Wilbur, and families will plant seeds to take home to start their own Victory Gardens.

Life is good in New Orleans when the Saints are winning, and a number of other recent rankings highlight the special quality of life in the New Orleans region:

• Work/Life Balance - Last week Travel & Leisure wrote that the internet believes that New Orleans has the Best Work/Life Balance in America. T&L says that New Orleans is the best place to “work and still enjoy life.”
• Food - Earlier this year, Trip Advisor named New Orleans the No. 1 Food Destination in the U.S.. They said, ““With its famed culinary scene, New Orleans has held onto its title for number one Food Destination in the U.S. for a second year in a row.”
• Walkability - AllClear recently ranked New Orleans as The Most Walkable City in the US, stating: “New Orleans' pedestrian-friendly French Quarter and Central Business District span two miles and are packed with more than 500 eateries and nearly 100 attractions.” 
• Transit - New Geography writes that New Orleans is Top Five in the US for Auto/Transit Ratio – that is, jobs reachable by public transportation. They say that, “somewhat surprisingly,” New Orleans beats out Philadelphia and Boston.

-- 

Michael Hecht

President & CEO

Greater New Orleans, Inc.

1100 Poydras Street, Ste. 3475

New Orleans, LA 70163

mhecht@gnoinc.org

M - 504.715.5037

Book Your Tour

Arsenal of Democracy Guided Tour

Telling the story of how the war was won is at the heart of The National WWII Museum’s mission. In this exclusive small-group guided tour of The Arsenal of Democracy: The Herman and George R. Brown Salute to the Home Front—it brings that story home.

Click here to learn more about this guided tour!

Enjoy the Outdoors at Audubon Louisiana Nature Center

8:30 am - 3:00 pm

 Audubon Louisiana Nature Center

11000 Lake Forest Blvd

New Orleans LA 70127

Notes regarding time

Trails are open Monday - Saturday. Interpretive Center Thursday and Saturday 10 am - 2pm. Ranger Programs Saturdays at 11 am.

Description

The walking trails are open at Audubon Nature Center so take your kids on a nice little hike! Audubon Louisiana Nature Center is a cherished community resource. Located adjacent to Joe Brown Park in New Orleans East on 86 acres of hardwood bottomland forest, its creation was a project of the Junior League of Greater New Orleans, opening March 23, 1980. The Main Boardwalk and Adventure Trail (and restrooms) are open Mon-Sat 8:30 am - 3:00 and are monitored by rangers. The Interpretaive Center is open Thursdays & Saturdays 10 am - 2pm and the Ranger Programs are on Saturdays at 11:00 am. Click here to learn more.

Who

Everyone - family friendly.

Cost

FREE

Travel Back in Time with Dinosaurs at Audubon Zoo

Sept. 14 - Nov. 17, 2024 | Daily 10AM - 5PM (Last entry 4:30PM)

Experience the awe-inspiring world of the pre-historic era with our spectacular collection of over 50 life-size, lifelike dinosaurs. This must-see exhibit at Audubon Zoo is perfect for dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages.

Stroll through our immersive outdoor adventure at your own pace and marvel at the wonders of 65 million years ago. Encounter iconic dinosaurs such as the Tyrannosaurus Rex, Velociraptor, Brachiosaurus, and Stegosaurus. Don't miss this thrilling journey into the past!

REMINDER: City of New Orleans Announces Annual Tax Sale

NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans Bureau of Treasury today reminds residents of its annual tax sale, set for Sept. 17–19. Only taxpayers with delinquent property taxes from 2021, 2022, or 2023 are eligible. Payments should be submitted to the Bureau of Treasury to avoid the tax sale.

Online payments for taxes eligible for the tax sale are being suspended during this time.  Taxpayers are also reminded that any delinquencies for years prior to 2021 must also be satisfied before payment can be applied to the years eligible.  

The Bureau of Treasury offers several different ways to make tax payments.  

Here are some options: 

If submitting the payment with the tax sale notice, mail to: City of New Orleans, Bureau of Treasury, Department 165025,  P O Box 62600, New Orleans, LA 70162-2600.  

• Failure to include the department number may cause a delay in processing or the postal service may return the parcel
• Accepted form of payment is certified check ONLY.  

If submitting the payment without the tax sale notice, mail to: City of New Orleans, Bureau of Treasury, 1300 Perdido Street, Room 1W40, New Orleans, LA 70112.

• Accepted form of payment is a certified check ONLY.  

Payment may also be submitted in person at City Hall, 1300 Perdido Street, Room 1W40 

• Accepted forms of payment are cash or certified check. Personal checks will be accepted through August 31. 

Please note that accepted forms of payment after August 31 are CASH or CASHIER’S CHECK ONLY. 

Taxpayers have until the close of business on Thursday, Sept. 19 to remit payment to avoid having their taxes sold. 

For further questions/assistance, please contact the Bureau of Treasury at 504-658-1712 or via email taxresearchunit@nola.gov or visit our website at www.nola.gov/treasury.  

A Vanishing Bounty: Louisiana’s Coastal Environment and Culture

Explore the beauty and history of Louisiana's natural environment and the threats to its continued existence posed by human habitation.

FRITZELS SEPTEMBER 2024 MUSIC SCHEDULE

SUNDAY

12:30PM  DOYLE COOPER BAND 

5PM SAZERAC JAZZ BAND (W/ROSS HOPPE & DWAYNE BURNS)

8PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/MIKE FULTON



MONDAY

1PM MATINEE ALL STARS BAND

5PM TIN MEN 

8PM RICHARD SCOTT AND FRIENDS 

TUESDAY

1PM RICHARD "PIANO" SCOTT 

5PM BLUE HORN JAZZ BAND ( 9/3 & 9/10) )COLIN MYERS ORCHESTRA (9/17 & 24)

8PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/JAMIL SHARIF 

WEDNESDAY

1PM RICHARD "PIANO" SCOTT 

5PM BOURBON STREET STARS

8PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/KEVIN RAY CLARK 



THURSDAY 

12:30PM RICHARD "PIANO" SCOTT  (MATINEE ALL STARS 9/27)

2:30PM DOYLE COOPER BAND 

6PM JOHN SAAVEDRA BAND 

8PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/KEVIN RAY CLARK 

FRIDAY

12:30PM RICHARD "PIANO" SCOTT (SAZERAC JAZZ BAND 9/27)

2:30PM SAM FRIEND JAZZ BAND

6PM WOODIS/LANGE BAND (9/6 & 9/20)  SAZERAC JAZZ BAND (9/13 & 9/27)

9PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/KEVIN RAY CLARK 

SATURDAY

12:30PM RICHARD "PIANO" SCOTT

2:30PM STEVE DETROY BAND

6PM BOURBON MATINEE JAZZ BAND W/CHUCK BRACKMAN

9PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/JAMIL SHARIF 

Kevin Ray Clark

Clark Entertainment Consultants, LLC

619 23rd Street

Niagara Falls, NY 14301

contact: kevinclarkentertainment@gmail.com

website: www.kevinrayclark.com

nightcrawlers website: www.neworleansnightcrawlersbrassband.com

 Music Director

Fritzel's Jazz Pub

"Bourbon Street's oldest jazz club"

733 Bourbon Street

New Orleans, LA 70116

www.Fritzelsjazz.com 

The largest imperial state in ancient history in geographic ...

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Trans-Siberian OrchestraPresale Begins: Sep 12, 2024 11:00 am Eastern time

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Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas EveEvent Date: Wed, Nov-13-2024

Event Time: 2:00 pm

Onsale: 9/13/2024 at 10:00 amMore Info 

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas EveEvent Date: Wed, Nov-13-2024

Event Time: 7:00 pm

Onsale: 9/13/2024 at 10:00 am

REMINDER: City of New Orleans Announces Annual Tax Sale

NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans Bureau of Treasury today reminds residents of its annual tax sale, set for Sept. 17–19. Only taxpayers with delinquent property taxes from 2021, 2022, or 2023 are eligible. Payments should be submitted to the Bureau of Treasury to avoid the tax sale.

Online payments for taxes eligible for the tax sale are being suspended during this time.  Taxpayers are also reminded that any delinquencies for years prior to 2021 must also be satisfied before payment can be applied to the years eligible.  

The Bureau of Treasury offers several different ways to make tax payments.  

Here are some options: 

If submitting the payment with the tax sale notice, mail to: City of New Orleans, Bureau of Treasury, Department 165025,  P O Box 62600, New Orleans, LA 70162-2600.  

• Failure to include the department number may cause a delay in processing or the postal service may return the parcel
• Accepted form of payment is certified check ONLY.  

If submitting the payment without the tax sale notice, mail to: City of New Orleans, Bureau of Treasury, 1300 Perdido Street, Room 1W40, New Orleans, LA 70112.

• Accepted form of payment is a certified check ONLY.  

Payment may also be submitted in person at City Hall, 1300 Perdido Street, Room 1W40 

• Accepted forms of payment are cash or certified check. Personal checks will be accepted through August 31. 

Please note that accepted forms of payment after August 31 are CASH or CASHIER’S CHECK ONLY. 

Taxpayers have until the close of business on Thursday, Sept. 19 to remit payment to avoid having their taxes sold. 

For further questions/assistance, please contact the Bureau of Treasury at 504-658-1712 or via email taxresearchunit@nola.gov or visit our website at www.nola.gov/treasury.  

MONDAY september 16

OPEN AT 1:00 PM

the rug cutters

1:00PM-5:00PM

jon roniger band

5:30pm-9:30pm

LES GETREX AND CREOLE COOKIN'

9:00PM-12:00AM

TUESDAY september 17

OPEN AT 1:00 PM

the saga continues

1:15pm-5:00pm

GISELLE ANGUIZOLA QUARTET

5:30PM-8:30PM

CAITIE B.

& THE HAND ME DOWNS

9:00PM-12:00AM

WEDNESDAY september 18

OPEN AT 1:00 PM

j.j. and the a-ok's

1:00pm-5:00pm

boardwalker & the 3 finger swingers

5:30PM-8:30PM

THE QUEEN & FRIENDZ

9:00PM-12:00AM

THURSDAY september 19

OPEN AT 1:00 PM

CRISTINA KAMINIS & THE MIX

caleb nelson & his hot 5

1:00pm-5:00pm

CRISTINA KAMINIS & THE MIX

5:30PM-8:30PM

WOLFE JOHNS BLUES

9:00PM-12:00AM

20 years of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture GardenThis year, the New Orleans Museum of Art celebrates 20 years of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, one of the city's favorite places for discovery, wonder, and respite. Free and open to all, NOMA's Besthoff Sculpture Garden features world-class artwork from the 19th century to the present day, all set within the unique landscape of South Louisiana.

Open seven days a week, 10 am–6 pm.

Preservation Hall's Summer Residency at the Toulouse Theatre

~ 615 Toulouse Street in the historic Toulouse Theatre

~ Nightly performances

~Preseravation Hall is undergoing infrastructure upgrades to “ensure they are still around for years to come.”

~ concert times shift to:

Monday - Sunday, 5pm and 7:30pm

Tickets here!

Specials

Tuesday September 17th

Trivia Night in the Biergarten

06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

• 617 Piety Street Suite B, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
• (504) 301-3222

MonSep16

6pm

Secret Six Jazz Band

No Cover

MonSep16

9:00pm-1:00am

The Jump Hounds

 NOLA Jitterbugs

Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans

Tickets

nolajitterbugsfall2023.dancecamps.org/booking.php

Public 

Join the award-winning (1st place, baby!) NOLA Jitterbugs for a 6-week series with live music in the last class!

Our live music classes with local musicians and culture bearers, as well as our overall emphasis on music appreciation is what makes our lessons stand out among the rest!

Starts at The Contemporary Arts Center!

6-7pm Intro to Swing

For total beginners to swing dancing or dancing of any kind. Also for those looking to refresh their basics and learn some ragtime dances. We use these pre-swing era dances to teach beginners how to step on rhythm, step on rhythm while connected to another person, how to connect in order to lead or follow, you'll learn to syncopate your footwork, and then we'll slowly start to let go of one hand and create the beginnings of what will eventually be a bad-ass swing out.

7:30-8:30 Lindy Hop Vocab - Intermediate Level

This class is gonna give you some must know moves, some technique, some philosophy, and of course, we'll continue to clarify and polish up your swing outs.

No partner required to take either of these classes. Come alone or with friends!

SIGN UP HERE:

https://nolajitterbugsfall2023.dancecamps.org/booking.php

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

6th Ward Steppers Second Tribute to

Frankie Beverly

On Monday, September 16, 2024, the Sixth Ward Steppers will present a second line in tribute to vocalist Frankie Beverly, who passed away on September 10, 2024 at the age of 74.

While Beverly, who led his band Maze, was from Philadelphia, he was beloved here in New Orleans and particularly noted in the Crescent City for the album "Live in New Orleans" that was recorded at the Saenger Theater. He was also regaled for his many exciting appearances at the Essence Festival. Favorite tunes like "Joy and Pain" and "Happy Feelin's" had folks groovin' and at the end of the night doing the line-dance the electric slide throughout the Dome.

Folks are encouraged to wear all white as Beverly always did at the second line which begins at 6:30 pm at Hunter's Field, St. Bernard Ave. and N. Claiborne. It then travels to the Candlelight Lounge, 925 North Robertson Street.

Backstreet Cultural Museum

1531 St. Philip St.

New Orleans, LA 70116

504-657-6700

backstreetcmuseum@gmail.com

www.backstreetmuseum.org

"VOTED ONE OF THE

TOP HAUNTED HOUSES

IN AMERICA"

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NEW ORLEANS NIGHTMARE

319 BUTTERWORTH ST, NEW ORLEANS LA 70121

In wine bottles, what is the "punt"?

 The cork

 The indent on the bottom

 The liquid content

 The color of the bottle

1001 Esplanade Avenue

New Orleans, LA 70116

• (504) 949-0038
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Next events:

• Doyle Cooper & Z2
• September 16th— 7PM
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Alex McMurray

• September 17th — 7PM
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Joe Krown

• September 18th - 7PM
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Tom McDermott & James Evans

• September 19th — 8PM
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Ragtime Piano Hour with Adam Rogers

• September 20th — 6PM
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Anäis St. John and Elijah Hartman

• September 20th — 8PM
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Bloody Mary Bingo Brunch with Dr. Sick

• September 21st — 11AM
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Davis Rogan & Kirk Joseph

• September 21st — 8PM
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Traditional Jazz Brunch with Some Like It Hot!

• September 22nd — 11AM
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Fr. Ron & Friends

• September 22nd — 3:30 PM
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Steve Pistorius and His Porch Pals

• September 22nd — 7PM
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Takin' It to the Streets

Weekly Brass Band events:

Mondays - Big 6 Brass Band at Da Jump Off Lounge (1901 N. Claiborne Ave.) - 9pm

Tuesdays - TBC Brass Band at Maple Leaf Bar (8316 Oak St.) - 9pm

Tuesdays - Sporty's Brass Band at Hi Ho Lounge (2239 St. Claude Ave) - 9pm

Tuesdays - Brass Band at Rabbit Hole (1228 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.) - 10pm

Wednesdays - New Breed Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 9:30pm

Thursdays - Brass-A-Holics at Jazz Playhouse (300 Bourbon St.) - 7:30pm

Thursdays - Where Y'At Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 9pm

Fridays - Sporty's Brass Band at Brass Hall (1104 Decatur St.) - 9pm

Fridays - Trumpet Slim & Brass Flavor at Blue Nile Balcony Room (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm

Saturdays - Marigny Street Brass Band at Blue Nile Balcony Room (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm

Saturdays - City of Trees Brass Band at Maison (508 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm

Sundays - Brass Band Sundays at Treme Hideaway (1234 N. Claiborne) - 10pm

Sundays - Street Legends Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10:30pm

Sundays - Hot 8 Brass Band at the Howlin' Wolf (907 S. Peters St) - 10:30pm

GEORGE DUNBAR DOCUMENTARY SCREENING

This Tuesday, September 17 | Doors at 5:30 p.m.

Join us in celebrating the installation of Monumental Deity XX on the Poydras Corridor Sculpture Exhibition presented by The Helis Foundation and the extraordinary life and legacy of artist George Dunbar.

The Helis Foundation, in partnership with Ogden Museum of Southern Art, invites you to a special screening of WLAE’s documentary film George Dunbar: Mining the Surfaces at Ogden Museum. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with a cash bar available, followed by the screening at 6:30 p.m.

Enjoy free popcorn and other tasty treats as we honor the work of renowned painter and sculptor George Dunbar. Plus, work will be on view for the first time by the late artist in the Museum's historic Patrick F. Taylor Library.

This event is free and open to the public with registration so secure your seat today! Space is limited.

REGISTERSneak peek of work by George Dunbar never seen before!

OGDEN MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN ART

925 Camp Street New Orleans, LA 70130

504.539.9650 

KERMITS TREME MOTHER IN LAW LOUNGE!!!!!!

Call more information text 504-435-8763 ”

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

Kermit's Treme Mother-in-Law Lounge will, until further notice, only be open to the public two days a week.

The Mother-in-Law Lounge will open Tuesdays at 4 p.m. ahead of trumpeter Irvin Mayfield's weekly performance from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The club will then go dark until Saturdays, when doors open at 6 from Ruffins' weekly gig from 8 to 10 p.m.

Otherwise, the Mother-in-Law Lounge will only be active for private events. 

2024 Full Moon schedule

(all times Eastern)

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• Sept. 17 — 10:34 p.m. — Corn Moon
• Oct. 17 — 7:26 a.m. — Hunter’s Moon
• Nov. 15 — 4:28 p.m. — Beaver Moon
• Dec. 15 — 4:02 a.m. Cold Moon

Corn Moon (September): Signifying the corn harvesting period.

Hunter’s Moon (October): Commemorating the hunting season preceding winter.

Beaver Moon (November): Reflects the time when beavers are busy building their winter dams.

Cold Moon (December): Evocative of winter’s chill.

Harvest Moon: Occurring closest to the autumnal equinox, typically in September, the Harvest Moon is often renowned for a distinct orange tint it might display. This Full Moon rises close to sunset and sets near sunrise, providing extended hours of bright moonlight. Historically, this was invaluable to farmers gathering their produce.

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Orleans Parish Appreciation Days 2024 On the second Wednesday of the month Orleans Parish residents with one proof of residency will get free admission with up to four guests to Audubon Zoo. On the third Wednesday of the month Orleans Parish residents with one proof of residency will get free admission with up to four guests to Audubon Insectarium. On the fourth Wednesday of the month Orleans Parish residents with one proof of residency will get free admission with up to four guests to Audubon Aquarium. *Program shifts up a week to account for Thanksgiving & Christmas break

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1 PM – 5 PM

German Coast

Farmers Market-

Westbank Bridge Park

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

2828 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119

Wednesday

Sep 18

8:00 PM

Groovemaster Presents

An Evening with Albert Castiglia

TBD

Tickets

More details

Thursday

Sep 19

8:30 PM

Groovemaster Presents

A songwriter’s tribute to Jimmy Buffett, featuring Surprise Special guests, Dick Deluxe, S

featuring Surprise Special guests, Don Cook, Dick Deluxe, Sam Price, Andy J. For

SEPTEMBER 18 - 28

18 19, 20, 21, 22

26, 27, 28 29

7:30pm

PENNY DREADFULS: The REMARKABLE ROOMING-HOUSE of MADAME LE MONDE

by Tennessee Williams

​

It’s Tennessee Williams as you’ve never seen him as these unhinged vignettes probe the macabre corners of the human psyche. Wacky, weird, and wild desire splatters in all directions on the stage as three of Williams’ most outrageous stories come to life in a one-of-a-kind choose-your-own-adventure night of curiosities and creeps. Not for kids and not for the faint of heart!

The night of theatre will also include Williams'

Why Do You Smoke So Much, Lily & The Case Of The Crushed Petunias.

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THE LOWER DEPTHS THEATRE

On The CAMPUS OF LOYOLA UNIVERSITY

2836 Lasalle Street, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70115

Upcoming events: September 2024

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THE DROP INN JAM SESSION with DC PauL and The DOPEFrIENDS | 9p

Free with RSVP

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THE DROP INN JAM SESSION with DC PauL and The DOPEFrIENDS | 8p

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• 2024 Spring 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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• 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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• September 19 | John Boutte
• $15.00
• + fees
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• September 26 | The Yat Pack
• $15.00
• + fees
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• October 3 | Bruce Daigrepont
• $15.00
• + fees
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+ fees

Skate Country, located at 1100 Terry Parkway in Terrytown,

Skate Country is open from 8-11 p.m. on Thursdays, 7-10 p.m. on Fridays and from 1-10 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Admission prices range from $8 to $15, and skate rentals are $5.

Skate Country’s schedule offers the following events:

• “Adult Night” from 8-11 p.m. Thursdays
• “Top Music Chart Night” from 7-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday
• “Family Matinee” from 1-3:30 p.m. and 4-6:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday

“Sunday Night Skate” from 7-10 p.m. Sunday. 

Find Paw Paw’s Donuts at 619 Pink St. Thursday through Sunday, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Paw Paw’s Donuts continues its Sunday appearances at the Crescent City Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon at Tad Gormley Stadium (Marconi at Navarre).

•  Comedy club
• 609 Fulton St, New Orleans, LA 70130-1612, United States, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
• (504) 444-9553

Thu, Sept.19

9:00 pm - 10:15 pm

(Entry at 8:00 pm

School of Rock: The Musical Cast of 36 Features 18 Local Youth

Directed by Big Easy Award Winner Leslie Castay

School of Rock

September 13-22, 2024

Fri-Sep 20-7:30pm Tickets »

Sat-Sep 21-7:30pm Tickets »

Sun-Sep 22-2:00pm Tickets »

JEFFERSON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

6400 AIRLINE DRIVE | METAIRIE, LA

Metairie, Louisiana)—Jefferson Performing Arts’ upcoming production of School of Rock: The Musical will feature 36 local performers, half of whom are local middle and high schoolers. Several cast members will perform with real instruments live onstage at Jefferson Performing Arts Center September 13-22, 2024.

Based on the 2003 movie, School of Rock: The Musical tells the story of Dewey Finn, a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school who turns his class into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, the musical features 14 new songs and songs from the original movie.

Adult principals include Nathan Parrish as Dewey Finn, Rachel Looney as Rosalie Mullins, Melissa McKenzie as Patty Di Marco and Daniel Rubio as Ned Schneebly. Youth principals include Andrew Letellier as Zack Mooneyham, Merah Benoit as Katie, Drago Han as Lawrence, August Doussan as Freddie, and Olivia Yi as Summer Hathaway.

Nathan (Dewey) and four youth performers will be playing their instruments live on stage: Merah Benoit (Katie) will play bass guitar, Drago Han (Lawrence) will play keyboards, August Doussan (Freddie) will play drums, and Andrew Letellier (Zack) will play guitar. Some of the youth musicians are making their acting debuts (August Doussan) while others are seasoned performers (such as Merah Benoit) who are learning their instruments for their roles in this show.

Brief Bios of Principal Youth Performers:

Merah Benoit’s (Katie) performance career began as a Lost Boy in the mainstage JPA production of Peter Pan at the age of 5. She went on to perform in other JPA productions including Sound of Music (Marta). She is an emerging film and TV actress with a resumé that includes working with many award-winning artists and directors including Will Smith in “Emancipation”, Renee Zellweger in “The Thing about Pam”, Jon Batiste’s music video “Freedom” and her most recent role as Emma Stone’s daughter in “Kinds of Kindness” by award-winning director Yorgos Lanthimos.

August Doussan (Freddie)  has been learning from local legendary drummers like Johnny Vidacovich and Stanton Moore, from an early age. At age 8, he joined School of Rock Metairie/New Orleans and quickly rose to become a drummer for the prestigious School of Rock House Band. His musical journey has taken him across 38 states on tour with his guitarist dad. This is his JPA debut.

Drago Han (Lawrence) is a freshman at The Willow School. This is his first JPA production. Previous roles have been Calvin in San (Le Petite Theater), Orin Scrivello in Little Shop of Horrors (Willow School), Mike Teavee in Willy Wonka Jr. (Willow School), Ugly in Honk Jr. (Saint Martin’s), and Carlos in Descendants (Saint Martin’s). 

Andrew Letellier (Zack) is an 8th grader at the Waldorf School of New Orleans. When he is not rocking out on his guitar, he can be found rock climbing at the New Orleans Boulder Lounge or studying jazz piano at the Heritage School of Music. This is his JPA debut.

Olivia Yi (Summer Hathaway) is a 6th grader from Slidell who began voice lessons at age 3. Her stage credits include Young Anna in JPA’s Frozen Jr., Children’s Ensemble in A Christmas Carol, and several roles at Slidell Little Theatre. For her role as Flounder in The Little Mermaid, she was nominated for "Best Supporting Actress in a Musical" for SLT's 2023 Ginny Awards. She was a Semifinalist in the 30 By Ninety Theater’s Broadway Competition in Mandeville.

School of Rock Creative Team:

Leslie Castay, Director

Maestro Dennis Assaf, Conductor

Max DoVale, Music Director

Scarlett Saizan-Lancon, Choreographer

Nikki Lopez, Stage Manager

Eric Porter, Technical Director and Scenic Designer

Kage Laney, Sound Engineer

Scott Sauber, Lighting Designer

Antoinette de Alteriis, Costume Designer

Amanda Bravender, Hair & Makeup Designer

Tickets may be purchased online at www.jpas.org or by calling the box office at 504-885-2000. Parking is always free at Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 6400 Airline Drive, Metairie. To schedule media interviews or request promotional materials, email amy@jpas.org.

Our events listed below are filling up quickly so reserve your spots today! Plus, I've just added a new Bordeaux event with Nicole Todaro.

Our events listed below are filling up quickly so reserve your spots today! Plus, I've just added a new Bordeaux event with Nicole Todaro.

Commanders Palace, CP Sips: Coast to Coast 2024, Wines from the Sunny Mediterranean Join us again on September 25th as we team up with Dan Davis and our friends at Commander's Palace for our Sips of Summer! We'll be headed to the Mediterranean coast for this one and showing off our favorite reds, whites, rosé and maybe an orange or two - 40+ wines and a great spread of food from Chef Meg and the Commander's world-class kitchen! Use the link above for more details and to save your spot!  

The Nell Shell pop up will be back on September 22 with the East Coast style Lobster and Fish Rolls! Mark your calendars!  

Friday Night Heights at Above the Grid

 Friday, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:00 PM (CT)NOPSI Hotel, New Orleans • New Orleans LA Get my tickets

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• 317 Baronne Street New Orleans, LA 70112
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Playmakers Theater been producing terrific shows from Covington’s Sans Souci Forest since 1955. This Saturday we raise the curtain on our 70th season with the uproarious comedy ‘Til Beth Do Us Part, by Jones Hope Wooten, the same team that wrote 2023’s sellout hit, The Savannah Sipping Society. Directed by Derek Thrush, the madcap comedy revolves around an ambitious, conniving assistant who attempts to take over her harried boss’s business and her husband.

‘Til Beth Do Us Part is a side-splitting comic romp about careens around the strained marriage of Gibby and Suzannah, a couple who have allowed their 27-year marriage grow stale. When new assistant Beth steps in the fireworks begin. Whether you’re married, single, rethinking your divorce or currently being controlled by someone up to no good, you’re sure to enjoy this family friendly, laugh-out-loud comedy.

The cast features Joanna Parr, Shawn Patterson, Stephanie Sayles, Jen Patterson, Laura Hayes, Daniel Jenkins, and Nada Elkassouf. Assistant director is Jen Patterson.

There will be some important changes at Playmakers Theater beginning this season. Evening curtain times will be 7:30 p.m. instead of 7 p.m. to help patrons navigate bridge construction traffic. We will also be adding Friday evening performances. And Playmakers will once again offer reserved seating.

Season tickets are available for $130 and on sale now at BonTempsTix.com at the “Get Your Season Tickets Now” link below. Individual tickets for ‘Til Beth Do Us Part are $20 and also available at the BonTempsTix.com “Get Your Tickets Now” link below. The play opens Saturday, September 7 and runs Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through September 22. Evening curtain times are 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m.

Playmakers Theater19106 Playmakers Road

Covington, LA 70435

+1 (985) 263-0055

Free Museum Admission for Kids

Weekends in September!

Plan Your Visit

The National WWII Museum is offering free general admission for kids on weekends during the month of September!

The Museum is a great place for families to experience history hands-on! Explore immersive exhibits and interactive experiences to learn what life was like during World War II and how the war shaped the world we live in today. Grab a dog tag and follow the true story of a WWII servicemember throughout the Museum's exhibits; spot the planes soaring in US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center; or visit the STEM Innovation Gallery to discover how science, technology, engineering, and math contributed to—and advanced—the Allied effort during World War II.

Plus, join us Tuesday and Saturday mornings for our new Storytime at the Museum, featuring WWII-themed children's books, fun activities, and crafts! September's theme is Victory Gardens, and the featured book will be Lily's Victory Garden by Helen L. Wilbur. Families will plant seeds to take home to start their own Victory Gardens. Storytime is included with Museum admission.

Open today 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

info@nationalww2museum.org

504-528-1944

Tour Guide Association of Greater New Orleans (TGAGNO) presents its Annual Fall Lecture featuring Elizabeth Williams, Founder and Director of the Southern Food & Beverage Museum on Friday, September 20 from 6pm-8:30pm at WYES, 916 Navarre Ave. in New Orleans. The event is $10 and includes light food and beverages. 

Join TGAGNO for a unique immersive experience into the history of feeding New Orleans since its founding up to the introduction of "supermarkets." This will be a fascinating exploration of the people, places and commodities which sustained New Orleanians over 300 years. Elizabeth will take guests on a journey through time, touching on major developments which made "makin' groceries" a true iconic experience for generations.

(TGAGNO) presents its Annual Fall Lecture featuring Elizabeth Williams

Friday, September 20

6-8:30pm 

WYES, 916 Navarre Ave., New Orleans 

*plenty of free parking available 

Reception 6pm-6:45pm

“Tasting New Orleans’ Favorites”

Enjoy a selection of iconic New Orleans food and beverages

Lecture 7-8:30pm

“Feeding New Orleans: 300 Years of Makin' Groceries”

WYES Auditorium with featured speaker Elizabeth Williams

Tickets & Details: 

tourguidesnola.org/meetings-events

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TODAY AT 11 PM – 2 AM

Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers

Blue Nile

NORTHERN ITALIAN HOTSPOT OSTERIA LUPO TO LAUNCH WEEKEND BRUNCH

Enjoy specialty dishes and handcrafted cocktails on Saturdays & Sundays, 11AM - 3PM

Since opening its doors in Spring 2023, Osteria Lupo — Uptown’s Northern Italian restaurant from co-owners Chef Brian Burns and Reno De Ranieri –  has become the perfect perch for sophisticated, yet approachable dining and/or cocktails with friends. Just in time for the Summer season, the restaurant is thrilled to announce weekend brunch starting on Saturday, Available every Saturday and Sunday from 11AM - 3PM, visitors will enjoy new Italian-inspired dishes, signature favorites, and specialty cocktails.

Osteria Lupo's brunch will offer a curated selection of dishes to provide a unique and memorable dining experience without breaking the bank. Main brunch plates feature unique options like the Lupo Frittata with Pesto Trapanese, pea tendrils, and provolone piccante; Eggs in Purgatory with arrabbiata, grilled focaccia, and ricotta salad; Grilled Hanger Steak and Eggs with crispy potatoes and salsa verde; Royal Red Shrimp with parmesan polenta, Calabrian chili butter, with a poached egg; Pane Perduto with rose water berries and lemon curd; Lupo Breakfast Sandwich - brioche, Italian sausage, fontina, and an egg; and a Tuna Sandwich - focaccia, soft herbs, and pickled pepper aioli.

Diners can still enjoy Osteria's signature antipasti, pastas, and pizzas. The brunch menu will include the Summer Melon Salad with prosciutto and herbed honey; Burrata con Panna with pistachio, aged balsamic, and grilled focaccia; Bucatini Carbonara with guanciale, pecorino, a poached egg, and bottarga; Radiatori with Louisiana blue crab, basil, and parmesan; Spicy Rigatoni alla Vodka with crispy garlic and Calabrian chili; Pizza Bianca with guanciale, potato, and a sunny egg; and 24-Month Prosciutto di San Danielle Pizza - fior di latte and basil.

No brunch is complete without a selection of handcrafted cocktails. Brunch libations include Hieronymus — pear, hibiscus, lavender, and prosecco; Bloody Mary — house bloody mary and Titos; La Mola — cimarron blanco tequila, Aperol, citrus, and bitters; Matralia —red wine, amaro, and cola; and an Espresso Martini with espresso, Borghetti, and Meletti amaro.

Weekend brunch will take place every Saturday and Sunday from 11AM - 3PM, starting on Saturday, June 1st. Osteria Lupo is located at 4609 Magazine Street. For additional information, please visit www.osterialupo.com or by calling (504) 273-1268. Reservations can be made on Resy.

Join us for our 3rd annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at the French Market on Saturday, September 21st! This year’s celebration will feature a full day of live music curated by Ecos Latinos, food booths, community organizations, and free dance lessons!

Entertainment Schedule

French Market Stage

11:15am – 12:15pm    Patrice Fisher & Arpa with guests from Puerto Rico

12:30pm – 12:50pm  Seimpre Flameno Duo from Spain

1:10pm – 1:40pm     Contratiempo Duo from Venezuela

2:00pm – 2:40pm    Orkestra Maria Fumaca from Brazil

3:00pm – 4:00pm    Vivaz Latin Jazz from Bolivia

Dance Lesson Stage

11:00am-12:00pm  Bachata

12:00pm-1:00pm   Salsa

1:00pm-2:00pm    Merengue

2:00pm-3:00pm    Bachata

3:00pm-4:00pm    Salsa

Food & Beverage Vendors

El Gato Negro

Pupuseria La Milpa

Curramba La Bella

Tercero’s Kitchen by Nick & Katie

Taqueria La Lucha

Community Organizations

Total You Accounting

Familias Unidas En Accion

Viva Nola

Free Kids Activities

Adorn Me Antoinette

Pixie Dust Biodegradable Glitter

Details

Date:

September 21

Time:

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Here’s the Saints’ full 2024 schedule in list format

Regular season

Week 3: vs Philadelphia Eagles, noon, Sunday, Sept. 22 (FOX)

Week 4: at Atlanta Falcons, noon, Sunday, Sept. 29 (FOX)

Week 5: at Kansas City Chiefs (Monday Night Football), 7:15 p.m., Monday, Oct. 7 (ESPN)

Week 6: vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers, noon, Sunday, Oct. 13 (FOX)

Week 7: vs Denver Broncos (Thursday Night Football), 7:15 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 17 (Amazon)

Week 8: at Los Angeles Chargers, 3:05 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 27 (FOX)

Week 9: at Carolina Panthers, noon, Sunday, Nov. 3 (CBS)

Week 10: vs. Atlanta Falcons, noon, Sunday, Nov. 10 (FOX)

Week 11: vs. Cleveland Browns, noon, Sunday, Nov. 17 (FOX)

Week 12: BYE

Week 13: vs. Los Angeles Rams, 3:05 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 1 (FOX)

Week 14: at New York Giants, noon, Sunday, Dec. 8 (FOX)

Week 15: vs. Washington Commanders, noon, Dec. 15 (FOX)

Week 16: at Green Bay Packers (Monday Night Football), 7:15 p.m., Monday, Dec. 23 (ESPN)

Week 17: vs. Las Vegas Raiders, noon, Sunday, Dec. 29 (FOX)

Week 18: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, TBD, Saturday or Su

nday, Jan. 4-5. (TBD)

Harahan Farmers Market

• weekly on Sunday
• Address: 6601 10th Street, Harahan, LA
• Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
• Price: FREE

Pups & Pints at Chafunkta Brewing Co.

• Recurring Recurring weekly on Sunday
• Time: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
• Price: Free
• Chafunkta Brewing Company
• 69123 Skybrook Rd., Mandeville, LA 70471
• (985) 869-0716

Make your Sunday a true FUNDAY with Chafunkta Brewery's "Pups and Pints," every Sunday! Bring your dog to the brewery on Sundays and your second pint is free. Don't have a pup or can't bring one? That's OK, as 10% of ALL SALES will go to the Northshore Humane Society.

Call Tremise Wilson 504-529-7080 or Concierge 504-529-7099 to reserve your spot.

New Orleans is known for Music, Food and Cocktails and you can experience all 3 in a very intimate setting at the Omni Royal Orleans. The evening will start off with butler served New Orleans inspired Hors d'oeuvres hand crafted by our culinary team and a specialty cocktail designed by our beverage team which matches the musical genre for the evening. The featured musical artists will begin at 6pm in a magical atmosphere surrounded by candles with seating for our guests around the stage. Following the performance, our New Orleans Wine & Food Experience Silver Award Winning Pastry Chef, Autumn Heckman, will delight you with one of her original dessert creations. We will send you off with a Cocktail to Go at the end of our musical journey – after all it is New Orleans and "To Go" drinks are a must!  Seating is Limited!

Dates and Musicians:

• Sept 27th—The Masakowski Family-
• featuring Stephen, Martin, Sasha

Schedule:

• 5:00p-6:00p Pre Concert Savory Reception
• 6:00p-7:00p Performance
• 7:00p-7:30p Post Concert Sweets Reception

Bar will remain open throughout the event

FALL RHYTHM & ROSES CONCERTS ANNOUNCED

Jon Cleary Kicks Off Star-Studded Line-Up for Friday Concerts

The Historic BK House & Gardens is offering music afficionados a special treat this fall with a new Rhythm & Roses Concert Series, extending the popular spring concerts into September, October and November. British-born, American funk and R&B musician Jon Cleary will kick off the series with a solo performance on Friday, September 27, at 6 pm. Cleary, an accomplished pianist, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and songwriter, will perform from 6-9 pm in the beautifully manicured BK House Parterre Garden, 1113 Chartres Street.

Rhythm & Roses, presented by BK house neighbor and benefactor James Douglas Hislop, will run through Friday, November 1, except for October 11, and will feature a wide array of popular New Orleans talents. The opening concert will be presented in part by NOLAxNOLA. 

Future dates include:

October 4:            Jason Neville Funky Soul Band          

October 18:           Helen Gillet and Rebelle Musique

October 25:           Dusky Waters & Rachel Maxann

November 1:         Jelly Joseph

Tickets are priced at $30 for nonmembers and $25 for BK members and are available at www.bkhouse.org. Food and beverages will be sold on site. Because beverage sales support on-going maintenance of the garden, outside beverages will not be permitted.

Concert-goers are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance due to anticipated popularity of the event and size of the historic setting. Limited seating will be provided; however, attendees may bring small chairs provided space allows. 

Also in September, BK House will host the second annual Beautiful Spaces Symposium on Saturday, September 14, focusing on the legacy of gardens in New Orleans.  The inspiring day will explore the rich history, design and cultural significance of the city’s gardens and will feature distinguished experts covering a broad spectrum of landscapes from formal parterre gardens to indigenous wild spaces. The program will run from 10 am to 3 pm, with coffee, a boxed lunch and closing reception.  Visit www.bkhouse.org for details.

Dedicated to maintaining the historical treasure, the annual BK House Soiree in the Vieux Carre’ will take place on Sunday, September 29. The fundraiser will be held from 5-8 pm, featuring John Boutte in the Courtyard and Amber Rachelle & the Sweet Potatoes in the Parterre Garden and a delicious Sunday Supper by 12 Seasons Catering & Events. Co-chaired by Sarah & Marshall Hevron and Carroll Gelderman Zimmer & Emory Zimmer, proceeds from the festive event will support major restorations to interior plaster and masonry, as well as the BK Endowment Fund.  Tickets start at $100, with various levels available for individuals and sponsors, and may be purchased at www.bkhouse.org.

Future events will include additional concerts, literary programs, and a holiday wine tasting. Information about BK membership, which provides for a discount to many Museum events, as well as current and upcoming events at the BK House may be found at www.bkhouse.org. 

Louisiana SPCA announces ticket sales for 2^nd annual Carnival Fundraiser

VIP, individual tickets and “pooch” pass available now

NEW ORLEANS  Calling all party animals! The Louisiana SPCA is excited to announce ticket sales for their second annual Carnival fundraiser are now open. The community celebration, presented by Bryan Subaru, is set to take place Saturday, Oct. 5 at the Louisiana SPCA’s Main Campus located at 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd from noon to 4 p.m.

The Carnival will be a whirlwind of joy and excitement that is guaranteed to put a smile on every face – from tiny tots to furry companions to grown adults! Tickets are priced at $50 and pooch passes are available for $15. For those looking to enhance their carnival experience VIP packages are available for $250.

“The Louisiana SPCA Carnival is more than just an event,” said Communications Director, Rebecca Melanson. “It is a chance to come together as a community, celebrate our shared love for animals and support a worthy cause.”

VIP guests will have access to specialty cocktails provided by Velvet Cactus and savory bites from Bacchanal. Performances by Rebirth Brass Band, Where Y'acht, Yellow Box Circus and Bubble Lady Linda offer quality entertainment while guests can test their luck in a luxury silent auction. Crafts, games and an action-packed scavenger hunt will be made available for kiddos to explore as well. All proceeds will benefit the 73,000 animals supported by the LASPCA.

Individual, VIP and Pooch Pass tickets can be purchased here.

The Louisiana SPCA is dedicated to promoting, protecting and advancing the well-being of Louisiana’s companion animals. Through adoption, education and community outreach LASPCA thrives to create a more humane society for animals and people alike.

Get ready for a spook-tacular Halloween experience with The New Orleans Spring Fiesta Association's 'Spirits of New Orleans Halloween and Garden Tour!' This one-of-a-kind tour takes you through hauntingly fabulous homes, complete with spine-tingling scares and eerie encounters. Put on your best creepy attire and come ready for a night of thrills! Visit www.springfiestnola.com for more information and to purchase tickets.

WYES New Orleans

We are excited to share the date for our 2nd WYES PRESENTS MORGUS MADNESS—Friday, October 18. Last year's event was such a success, so we're planning on inviting all the ghouls and goblins back to WYES for another night of Morgus Halloween fun! Tickets are on sale now for $45 and include food from local restaurants and caterers, wine & beer, and live music from Consortium of Genius.

Special thank you to our fabulous event co-chairs Wendy Lodrig Bart and Cheryl Cotten and to our event committee!

Tickets & Costume Contest Details: https://wyesmorgus2.eventbrite.com

2nd Annual...WYES PRESENTS MORGUS MADNESS

Friday, October 18, 2024

7pm-10pm

WYES Studios | 916 Navarre Ave.

$45pp