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NATIONAL ZOO LOVERS DAY

Each year on April 8th, National Zoo Lovers Day encourages us to explore our local zoos. Each year millions of people visit zoos and learn about the many animals that live there. Also known as zoological parks, many of them serve as breeding centers. These facilities are relied upon when species are endangered or at risk of becoming endangered. They also provide education to the public about a broad variety of animals and their habitats.

Enjoy seeing your favorite animals swinging from the trees or splashing in the water and have a fun-filled day.

A few zoo facts:

The Vienna Zoo is the oldest existing zoo and was opened to the public in 1765.
The United State’s first zoo open to the public, Central Park Zoo, opened in 1864 in New York.
Philadelphia Zoo holds the oldest zoo charter, formed in 1859. It officially opened to the public in 1874.
There are 350 zoos in the United States
Approximately 175 million people visit a zoo each year.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom has had more than 9.8 million annual visitors.
More than 3.2 million people visit the San Diego Zoo each year.

THE RACE FOR ALL Y’ALL

Since 1979, the Crescent City Classic 10k has been a New Orleans tradition. The race, which takes place every year on the Saturday before Easter Sunday, is produced locally by the Crescent City Fitness Foundation, a not-for-profit 5013c entity. People of all physical abilities participate, including world-class runners, joggers, walkers, wheelchair athletes, kids in strollers, and even those with rolling beer coolers.

The starting line of the 10-kilometer course (6.2 miles) is Downtown New Orleans in front of the Caesars Superdome. From there, participants (many in costume) run through the French Quarter, all the way up beautiful Esplanade Avenue to New Orleans City Park where they cross the finish line under the cool, shady, ancient live oak trees.

The events surrounding the Crescent City Classic make for a jam-packed Easter weekend. The fun includes a two-day Health & Fitness Expo, free and open to the public. And many runners sign up simply to attend the post-race party hosted by Michelob Ultra, complete with live music from local bands and world-famous New Orleans cuisine!

This fast, point-to-point course is a USAT&F sanctioned and certified 10,000 meters. It starts in front of the Caesars Superdome on Poydras St., proceeds down Poydras, bears left on Convenetion Center Blvd. then left onto Canal St., before continuing onto N Peters St., where it passes historical Jackson Square. Participants run through the French Quarter, past Cafe Du Monde and the French Market, before taking a left on Esplanade Ave. The course continues down beautiful Esplanade Ave. to the front of New Orleans City Park on City Park Ave. The remainder of the course takes place inside the park, passing by Storyland, before finishing on Lelong Ave. just before the New Orleans Museum of Art, exactly 6.2 miles from the start. For your own safety: no bikes, rollerblades, skates or pets (other than service animals) are allowed on the course.

Please be sure to hydrate prior to and during the race. Nearly all health issues on Race Day are related to dehydration. New Orleans EMS units will be stationed throughout the course and at the finish line, along with the LCMC Health medical team. If you cannot finish the race, we will have a vehicle trailing the race that can transport you to the Finish Line.

5:30 am Buses begin running from City Park (at Beau Bassich Circle) to start area (Champions Square)
7:00 am Pre-race warm up in Champions Square
7:30 am Last shuttle bus leaves City Park
7:45 am Final Announcements, Dignitary Welcome and the National Anthem begin at the Start Line
8:00 am The Crescent City Classic Begins!
8:30 am The Michelob Ultra RaceFest begins near the finish at the new Festival Grounds on Friedrichs Ave.
9:30 am Complimentary bus transportation begins taking participants from City Park (at Henry Thomas Dr.) back downtown to Poydras St.
10:15 am Award Ceremony & Costume Contest begin on main stage
10:30 am Distribution of Top 500 posters begins at the Top 500 Tent
11:00 am Festival Bands resume playing
1:00 pm The RaceFest officially ends; Complimentary bus transport back downtown ends

Saturday

City Recycling Opportunities

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

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

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

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

Gretna Farmer’s Market

Event Date:

Saturday

from 8:30 am - 12:30 am

Gretna Market

301 Huey P Long Ave

Gretna, LA 70053

Enjoy fresh local produce and crafts at the Gretna Farmers Market, every Saturday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, rain or shine, under the covered Gretna Market Building, Huey P. Long Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets in historic downtown Gretna.

4-9-2023

Join us every Saturday,

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for over 80 local artisan vendors, including produce, prepared foods, jewelry, art, crafts, plants, music and more!

Welcome to the Pirates of the Pontchartrain

Easter LaPOP festival

10 am-6 pm April 7,8,9, 2023

$15 at the gate

Early Online price $14 (one or more days early)

OPEN RAIN OR SHINE (under 6yrs admission is free)

Kid friendly events, Live shows (theatrical and musical). The Paradox Pub will be open. A variety of games, shops, and plenty of food.

April 8-9 of 2023! Open Rain or Shine. 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

46468 River Road, Hammond, La. 70401

Which words best complete these example sentences?

A) The viewers were offended by the ____________ remarks made by the reporter who covered the accident. B) With the company acquisition coming as a shock to the employees, many didn't care for the boss's ____________ remarks about how their jobs would be affected.

Art Walk

When: Saturday, April 8

10 AM - 4 PM

Location: City Park’s Goldring/Woldenberg Great Lawn (8 Victory Ave.)

When: Saturday, April 29 | 10 AM - 4 PM

Location: Marsalis Harmony Park (8211 S. Claiborne Ave.)

Enjoy some fun in the sun while shopping and discovering local and Gulf South artists. Handmade artworks from more than 20 artists range from paintings and ceramics to wood and glass works. Join us every Second Saturday in the heart of City Park and every last Saturday Uptown in Marsalis Harmony Park for a day of art and fun.

LSU Baseball

The series finale has been postponed and rescheduled for 11:00 a.m. CT on Saturday.

It will be broadcast on affiliates of the LSU Sports Radio Network and streamed on SECN+.

TODAY AT 12 PM

Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots

1751 Gentilly Blvd New Orleans, LA 70119

RACE 1
1751 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
(504) 944-5515

1:15PM

TODAY AT 12 PM – 9 PM

Urban South Anniversary Party!

Urban South Brewery

1645 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
(504) 267-4852

Come one, come all to the Greatest Brewery On Earth! This year we're throwing an extra special Anniversary Party filled with delightful circus performers and carnival treats at both New Orleans and Houston taprooms. Join us on Saturday, April 8th from 11am - 9pm for a magical day of food, fun, and of course, plenty of beer.

Fans of Urban South beer can enjoy eight specialty releases at both taprooms brewed in collaboration with Baa Baa Brewhouse, Great Notion, Martin House Brewing, Mortalis Brewing, RAR Brewing, Tripping Animals, Unbranded Brewing, and Weldwerks Brewing. The Anniversary Party collector's box consists of all eight beers, a stemmed Anniversary glass, and a wristband for three draught pours the day of the event and is available for pre-sale now.

Here at the New Orleans taproom, performances throughout the day will feature a stilt walker, sword swallower, Tarot card reader, juggler, magician, and aerialists. Food for the day includes crawfish and burgers by Urban Smash, cotton candy by Fluff Gourmet, hotdogs by Diva Dawg, and snowballs by Sneaux-La. Entertain the whole family with indoor and outdoor bounce houses and carnival games.

Crawfish Boils at Faubourg

Faubourg Beer

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

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

Times:

Fridays - 4:30pm until sold out.

Saturdays & Sundays - 12pm until sold out

Interested in booking a private crawfish boil? Email [email protected] to set up your boil!

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

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

Family & Dog Friendly

Apr 2023

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Jazz Fest To Host One-Day Ticket Sale Event

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell, will hold a one-day sale on single-day advanced tickets to the upcoming 2023 Festival, scheduled for April 28 – May 7.

The one-day sale event will occur on Saturday, April 8, at Tipitina’s, located at 501 Napoleon Avenue. Fans can purchase single-day tickets for $85; payment must be made with a credit card. No cash will be accepted, and no online service charges will be applied.

Jazz Fest fans who attend the ticket sale event will also have the opportunity to purchase official 2023 Jazz Fest merchandise while supplies last. Additionally, a brass band will stop by and add to the festive atmosphere.

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell, is both a staple of New Orleans culture and world-famous music festival that showcases musicians from various genres. This year’s lineup includes performances from Ed Sheeran, Trombone Shorty, Tank and the Bangas, and more.

For more information on the festival, The one-day ticket sale event is an excellent opportunity for fans to secure their spot at the festival and enjoy a weekend of great music and entertainment in New Orleans.

Chaffin Deals, Clark Goes Yard in 3-1 Victory Over Missouri

LSU Softball

SOFTBALL vs MISSOURI

Date: Fri, Apr-7-2023

LSU evens the series with Missouri behind Raelin Chaffin.

SOFTBALL vs MISSOURI

Date: Sat, Apr-8-2023

Event Time: 1:00 pm

TODAY AT 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Piano on a Truck, Harmony Street Edition

1221 Harmony St, New Orleans, LA 70115-3422, United States

Andre Bohren

Join me for a set of classical piano music from the back of the Piano on a Truck! Bring a chair, drink, a friend or two, and enjoy music by Beethoven, Chopin, Schubert, and maybe even a little Gershwin!

TODAY AT 2PM

Moulin Rouge (Touring)

The Saenger Theatre

1111 Canal St New Orleans, LA 70112

Apr 2023

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Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment. Welcome to MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL. Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life onstage, remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza. Directed by Tony Award® winner Alex Timbers, MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL is a theatrical celebration of Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and—above all—Love. With a book by Tony Award® winner John Logan; music supervision, orchestrations, and arrangements by Tony Award® winner Justin Levine; and choreography by Tony Award® winner Sonya Tayeh, MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL is more than a musical—it is a state of mind.

TODAY AT 6 PM

The Social Glow in the dark Easter Egg hunt

Celebration Church

The Social(8th-12th graders) will be having Easter Egg hunt following our Saturday Night Easter service on April 8(following the 5:00pm service) in the Youth Center.

We will be grilling, playing games, and having a night of fellowship. With some great prizes to get in on!

…Including our Grand Prize which is a free trip to Summer Camp(which is $425). In order to enter for the Grand Prize everyone who brings either a first time guest or a friend who hasn’t been in awhile will be entered for each one they bring.

So if you know if you have a teenager in your life or know of one. Make sure you invite them for this special event!

1915 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA, United States, Louisiana

QUICK LOOK CALENDAR:

APRIL 8TH: JNV FT. DEBBIE DAVIS + THE MESMERIZERS

APRIL 22ND: JNV FT. DAVE JORDAN + THE NIA APRIL

25TH: WILD BUSH DUCK DINNER FT. CHEF MARCUS JACOBS

Jazz'n the Vines Returns this Saturday, April 8th with Debbie Davis and the Mesmerizers!! Debbie's lush and sultry voice and her charm and wit blend perfectly with the Mesmerizers tight, well-rehearsed sound to make for an enjoyable evening of New Orleans Jazz, as only Debbie can provide. The Mesmerizers consist of Nola all stars Josh Paxton on keys, Alex McMurray on guitar, Matt Perrine on sousaphone and bass and Andre Bohren on drums.

You may know Debbie from her solo career, or from her time with the Pfister Sisters, or perhaps you caught her on Treme! Alex McMurray makes his 3rd appearance at the vineyard after playing with the Tin Men (also with Matt Perrine) and Happy Talk in 2022, and we are so excited to have Debbie, Josh and Andre out for their premier WB performance!

Details:

Gates open at 5:00pm with the wine bar open and Creole Tomateaux Food Truck ready to serve. Music starts at 6:30 and goes until 9PM.

Grab your tickets now! Our Online Only Exclusive: 2 adult tickets PLUS a bottle of wine for $28 can only be purchased online until 4pm prior to the event! You can also purchase your individual tickets online OR you can pay cash at the gate (individual tickets are $12)

Wild Bush Farm & Vineyard81250 Hwy 1082

Bush, LA 70431

(985) 892-9742

NEWS from the New Orleans Photo Alliance!

PHOTO NOIR, Shadows and light film photography!

Opening Reception, Saturday, April 8, 5-8pm.

New Orleans Photo Alliance Gallery, 7800 Oak Street, New Orleans, LA 70118

Mexico, 1985, silver gelatin photograph by Dr. Leslie Parr

The New Orleans Photo Alliance is hosting a show juried by Dr. Leslie Parr entitled PHOTO NOIR, Shadow and light film photography.

PHOTO NOIR: Light and Shadow in Black and White Film Photography

This exhibit celebrates light—the quintessential element of photography—and the shadows that the help define the emotion, detail and information contained in the photograph. In classic Film Noir movies, shadows accentuated mystery and mood and exposed character and motive. Show us how light and shadow reveal the meaning of your image.

The content of the photographs for this exhibit can range from portraits to still lifes to landscapes. Note that all photos must be made from black and white film, printed in a darkroom. - Dr. Leslie Parr

The Pirates and Rum Experience is an interactive show and cocktail experience led by pirates in New Orleans.

Gretna Cultural Center for the Arts

740 4th St, Gretna, 70053

Sip on themed cocktails and listen to mysterious tales of the legendary Pirates of the South Seas. Get your tickets!

Tickets for Pirates and Rum Experience in New Orleans

🎫 Standard Admission - includes entry to the experience + 4 cocktails

Highlights

☠️ Step into an interactive show and cocktail experience led by pirates

🏴‍☠️ Experience the stories and the mystery of the legendary Pirates of the South Seas

🍹 Indulge in 4 delicious rum cocktails that pair with each story

✨ The pop-up will be available for a limited time—don't miss out!

General Info

📅 Date: April 8, 2023

🕒 Opening hours: 6 p.m., 8 p.m., and 10 p.m.

⏳ Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes

📍 Location: Gretna Cultural Center for the Arts

👤 Age requirement: 21+ with valid ID

♿ Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant

❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here

Description

Step into the Gretna Cultural Center for the Arts for a chilling cocktail experience in the dead of night. The Pirates and Rum Experience is an interactive show where the dead tell their tales based on the real-life murders and legends of the Pirates of the South Seas. Prepare ye livers, as you will be served four different rum cocktails throughout the experience. This high-energy interactive live show will fully transport you into a pirating world of cocktails and treasures. Beware, as the night holds multiple surprises. Get your tickets for the Pirates and Rum Experience in New Orleans!

Pelicans top Knicks 113-105 in last home game of regular season

Pelicans clinch winning regular-season record in victory over Knicks at Smoothie King Center

National Former Prisoner Of War Recognition Day

Join us Easter weekend for an adults-only egg hunt complete with open beer bars, jambalaya, music and unlimited Amusement Park rides. Proceeds will benefit the continued beautification and preservation of New Orleans City Park’s 1,300 acres.
Saturday, April 8th 2023
7:00 - 10:00pm
Rain Date: Saturday, April 15th 2023
7:00-10:00pm
Bunny Hops Ticket
$35.00
Must be 21+ to purchase ticket.

4-8-2023

SATURDAY AT

9 until Midnight

The Anaïs at

The Bombay Club

Every Saturday

Daniel Meinecke joins me on piano

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

830 Conti St

New Orleans, LA 70112

NATIONAL EMPANADA DAY

Each year on April 8th, National Empanada Day recognizes a delicious pastry that comes in several different forms. The name empanada comes from the Galician, Portuguese and Spanish verb em pandar, meaning to wrap or coat in bread.

Empanadas are made by folding the dough or bread around a seasoned stuffing. The stuffed dough is then baked or fried. Very much like hand pies, these delicious pastries offer a variety of choices. You can make your empanadas with meat, cheese, vegetables or fruit fillings. However, they may be made with other ingredients, too.

A cookbook published in 1520 in Catalan, the Libre del Coch by Ruperto de Nola, mentions empanadas filled with seafood.

If you’ve never had an empanada, you might be surprised just how versatile they are. Different parts of the United States make them with their own style and flavors. Starting in the Southern and Southwestern United States where an empanada is called a Creole empanada, the dish becomes a savory meal. There, they fill the half-circle flaky crust with seasoned pork, beef or chicken, and cheese.

Head to the Southeastern part of the country and empanadas transform. A little more on the sweeter side, they fill these pastries with fresh or reconstituted dry fruit. Some choices include apples, apricots, peaches or sweet potatoes. Once fried, the pies have a crispy outer shell with piping hot fruit inside.

Further west in New Mexico, making empanadas for Christmas is a winter tradition. They make sweetmeats, similar to mincemeat, using ground pork, sugar, pinon nuts, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Everything is then sealed in a tortilla-like dough and deep-fried in lard.

NATIONAL ALL IS OURS DAY

Observed each year on April 8th, National All Is Ours Day takes us along three views of appreciation. Celebrate each of the approaches to the day or pick the one that best suits you.

The first approach to the day can be looked at as a time to reflect on all of the beauty of nature and all the wonderful things in life. Rarely do we have the time to explore all that nature offers us. Something as simple as the variety of birds that inhabit a local park or backyard can surprise us. Venturing further out, we can discover our National Parks or trail system. Whether we look up to the skies or closer at the new spring blooms, taking in our surroundings is a spectacular gift to enjoy.

The second way to celebrate the day is by appreciating everything we have. Even when we don’t have much, what we do have is a blessing. This approach encourages counting those blessings and avoiding thinking about the things we do not have.

A third way to view the day is by sharing all that we have. Regardless of what we have, sharing it seems to make tough times easier when we all work together. The greatest times and the greatest things in life are those that are shared.

On Deck for April 8, 2023

National Days

National Empanada Day

National Zoo Lovers Day

National All Is Ours Day

On Deck for April 9, 2023

National Days

National Unicorn Day

Easter

National Chinese Almond Cookie Day

National Winston Churchill Day

National Name Yourself Day

National Cherish An Antique Day

April 8th Celebrated History

1838

SS Great Western sets off on its maiden voyage from Bristol, England to New York City. The steamship was the first of its kind built for transatlantic service. It completed its maiden voyage on April 23, 1838.

1913

The states ratify the 17th Amendment giving the people the right to directly vote for their senators creating a direct election. Before the 17th amendment, each state’s legislature elected the senators.

1974

Hank Aaron hits his 715th career home run. The Atlanta Brave was playing at home against the Los Angeles Dodgers when he hit Al Downing’s 1-0 fastball.

April 8th Celebrated Birthdays

Mary Pickford – 1892

The American actress co-founded United Artists and helped establish the Academy of Motion Picture Arts. Pickford made her mark on the film industry when it was in its infancy and watched it transform into the world of talking movies.

Melvin Calvin – 1911

In 1961, the American biochemist was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry with Andrew Benson and James Bassham for his discovery of the Calvin cycle.

Winifred Asprey – 1917

Mathematician and computer scientist, Winifred Asprey earned her Ph.D. in mathematics at a time when very few women did. Asprey established the first computer lab at Vassar College in 1967. Vassar soon became the second college to acquire an IBM System/360 computer.

Betty Ford – 1918

In 1974, the Fords were suddenly thrust into the roles of President and First Lady upon the resignation of Richard Nixon. The 40th First Lady took on many roles, including equal rights advocate and she spoke openly about breast cancer awareness and drug and alcohol. In 1982, following her own treatment for alcoholism, the former First Lady established the Betty Ford Center.

flippant

[ FLIP-UHNT ]

Part of SpeechadjectiveOrigin + Etymology

Early-17th century; from flip + -ant, perhaps on the pattern of heraldic terms such as couchant and rampant; early senses included 'nimble' and 'talkative,' hence 'playful,' giving rise to the current use 'lacking seriousness'

Synonymsadjective

disrespectful

Antonyms

adjectiverespectful

Definition

adjective

frivolously disrespectful, shallow, or lacking in seriousness

Examples

adjective

A) The viewers were offended by the flippant remarks made by the reporter who covered the accident. B) With the company acquisition coming as a shock to the employees, many didn't care for the boss's flippant remarks about how their jobs would be affected.

⚜️Matthew Dillon Ain't There (dere) No More - New Orleans

A Fantastic photo of then St Charles Street( Not Ave) & Napoleon around the Civil War.

Further Down St Charles Street at Tivoli Circle was Nayades Street, which later became St Charles Ave.

⚜️⚜️Jimmy Anselmo

I will be celebrating the opening night of Jimmy's April 8 1978

Do You Remember When

I think most families had at least one of these in the 60s. Ours was green and filled with iced tea or kool-aid.

The Old School Page

(Melted Plastic Popcorn Easter Decorations)

Need help? Here are some tips for streaming from a phone from WWOZ's Video Director.

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New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

Every Tuesday – Saturday at 10:00 am History Talk

Learn about the rich cultural history that makes New Orleans such a special place.

(At the National Park Service Visitor Center

– 419 Decatur St

Philip Melancon, Jr .

Regular weekly schedule:

Tues: Chop House

Steak House piano 6-9pm

Wed: Prytania Theater Uptown

Classic Movie Series 10 am

Fri: Superior Seafood

Upbeat & Loud 5-7 pm

Fri: Public Belt

Piano Bar 8-10:30 pm

Sat: Public Belt

Piano Bar 8-10:30 pm

618 Frenchmen St

Aurora Nealand's Wood Floor Trio

Saturday, April 8

3:00 PM

Ages 21+

Tuba Skinny

Saturday, April 8

6:00 PM

Ages 21+

Little Freddie King

Saturday, April 8

10:00 PM

Ages 21+

$15.00

Palmetto Bug Stompers

Sunday, April 9

6:00 PM

Ages 21+

Treme Brass Band

Sunday, April 9

10:00 PM

Ages 21+

$15.00

NO COVER

Russell Welch's Wood Floor Trio

Monday, April 10

4:00 PM

Ages 21+

The Iguanas

Monday, April 10

7:00 PM

Ages 21+

$10.00

Meschiya & the Machetes

Monday, April 10

10:00 PM

Ages 21+

$10.00

The Back Room at Buffa's

1001 Esplanade Avenue

New Orleans, LA 70116

Live Music

Every

Thursday thru Monday

All Ages Welcome!

The Back Room at Buffa's Bar & Restaurant

Freddie Blue & the Friendship Circle Band w/Glenn Hartman

Apr 8, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm CDT

The Back Room at Buffa's

APR

Traditional Jazz Brunch with Some Like It Hot!

Apr 9, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm CDT

The Back Room at Buffa's Bar & Restaurant

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APR

The Silver Lining Serenaders

Apr 9, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm CDT

The Back Room at Buffa's Bar & Restaurant

· 1001 Esplanade Avenue,New Orleans,70116,US

504) 949-0038

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

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

Reservations: (504) 525-0200

1204 Decatur Street

New Orleans LA, 70116

Phone: (504) 525 - 0200

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Will Smith & Palm Court Jazz Bad

09
Mark Braud &Sunday Night Swingsters 10
CLOSED 11
CLOSED 12
Lars Edegran & Palm Court Jazz Band 13
Duke Heitger & Tim Laughlin w/Crescent City Joymakers 14
Kevin Louis & Yolanda Robinson w/Palm Court Jazz Band 15
Will Smith & Palm Court Jazz Band 16
Mark Braud & Sunday Night Swingsters 17
CLOSED 18
CLOSED 19
Lars Edegran & Palm Court Jazz Band 20
Duke Heitger & Tim Laughlin w/Crescent City Joymakers 21
Kevin Louis & Yolanda Robinson w/Palm Court Jazz Band 22
Will Smith & Palm Court Jazz Band 23
Mark Braud & Sunday Night Swingsters 24
CLOSED 25
CLOSED 26
Lars Edegran & Palm Court Jazz Band w/guest Tom Sancton 27
Duke Heitger & Tim Laughlin w/Crescent City Joymakers 29
Will Smith & Palm Court Jazz Band 30
Mark Braud & Sunday Night Swingsters

2828 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119

Chickie Wah Wah

And here we go again with our weekly calendar folks!

18 and over

Sat, April 8, 2023

8:00 PM

Louque and Papa Mali

Mon, April 10, 2023

7:00 PM

Alexis & The Sanity

TICKETS

Tue, April 11, 2023

8:00 PM

Progression Music Series ft. Noruz + Max Moran & Neospectric

TICKETS

21 and over

Wed, April 12, 2023

8:00 PM

Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers

Kiva Holiday

TICKETS

21 and over

Thu, April 13, 2023

8:00 PM

New Orleans Nightcrawlers

TICKETS

21 and over

Fri, April 14, 2023

8:00 PM

The Rumble ft. Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr. Debut Album - Early Release Party" (Special Edi

Food Truck: Chef Scott Creole BBQ

TICKETS

21 and over

Fri, April 14, 2023

11:00 PM

The Iguanas

Food Truck: Chef Scott Creole BBQ

TICKETS

21 and over

Sat, April 15, 2023

8:00 PM

Beausoleil avec Michael Doucet

Food Pop Up: Los Crudos BBQ

TICKETS

18 and over

Sat, April 15, 2023

11:00 PM

Amanda Shaw and The Cute Guys

Food Pop Up: Los Crudos BBQ

TICKETS

18 and over

Sun, April 16, 2023

8:00 PM

Craig Klein Talkative Horns Featuring: Kevin Louis Mitchell Player Molly Reeves Steve DeTr

TICKETS

18 and over

MORE DETAILS

Mon, April 17, 2023

7:00 PM

Alexis & The Sanity

Tickets

(504) 949-0696

626 Frenchmen Street

New Orleans, La 70116

SNUG HARBOR

Thursdays, Fridays,

Saturdays, & Sundays

Shows at 8 & 10pm

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

HERLIN RILEY QUARTET

THAIS CLARK & HER JAZZSTERS

SOLID HARMONY

PHILLIP MANUEL QUINTET

DR. MICHAEL WHITE & THE ORIGINAL LIBERTY JAZZ BAND

BANU GIBSON & NEW ORLEANS HOT JAZZ

JOHNNY VIDACOVICH & CO

CINDY SCOTT: Record Release featuring Brian Seeger

DELFEAYO MARSALIS SEXTET

YUSA: Cuban Jazz Trio

April 26th:

Steve Lands presents:

Cosmi(K)rewe

April 27th:

Snug's 1st Annual

Saxophone Summit:

Charlie Gabriel, Roger Lewis, Tony Dagradi

with the Larry Sieberth Trio

April 28th:

Warren Wolf

with the Jason Marsalis Quartet

April 29th:

Davell Crawford

& Company

April 30th:

Catherine Russell

Quintet

May 1st:

Charmaine Neville

Band

May 2nd:

Maurice "MoBetta" Brown

& Friends

May 3rd:

Snug's Annual

Piano Summit:

Marcia Ball, Tom McDermott, Paul Longstreth

May 4th:

Snug's E-Day Festival:

Tribute to Ellis Marsalis Jr

featuring "ELLIS" premiere film screening

plus 2 musical tributes by

Jason Marsalis & the E-Quintet

May 5th:

Herlin Riley

& Friends

May 6th:

Donald Harrison Jr.

Quintet

May 7th:

Germaine Bazzle & Cyrille Aimée

with the Larry Sieberth Trio

featuring Charlie Gabriel

LOCATION:

SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO

626 Frenchmen St.

New Orleans, LA 70116

504-949-0696

www.snugjazz.com for Tickets

General Inquiries: [email protected]

Show Inquiries: [email protected]

ADMISSION:

GENERAL SEATING

$20.00 - $40.00

SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO

626 Frenchmen St.

New Orleans, LA 70116

504-949-0696 to purchase tickets

ADMISSION:

GENERAL $25.00 - $40.00

St Ann Wine Bar

22 St Ann Drive

Mandeville, LA 70471

2023 Louisiana Festivals

Apr 7-9 Pirates of the Pontchartrain Fest (Hammond, La)

Apr 8 Easter Fest “Pockin on the Bayou” (Cottonport, La)

Apr 13-14 French Quarter Fest (New Orleans)

Apr 14-16 Strawberry Festival (Ponchatoula, La)

Apr 14-16 Boudin Festival (Scott,La)

Apr 21 el festival espanol de nueva Iberia (New Iberia)

Apr 21-22 Forest Fest (Winnfield, La)

Apr 21-23 Le Fete Du Monde (Raceland)

Apr 21-23 Tomato Fest (St. Bernard)

Apr 22 Zwolle Logging & Forestry Fest (Zwolle, La)

Apr 22-23 Blues Festival / (Baton Rouge)

Apr 26-30 Festival International De Louisiane (Lafayette)

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

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

Apr 28-30 Italian Fest (Tickfaw)

Apr 28-30 Etouffee Fest (Arnaudville)

Apr 29-30 Kite Fest (Port Allen)

May 1 NOLA Crawfish Fest (New Orleans)

May 4-14 Pirate Festival (Lake Charles)

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

May 6 Herb & Garden Fest (Sunset, La)

May 12-14 Frog Festival (Rayne)

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

May 20 Piney Hills Cook Off (Sikes, La)

May 26-28 Jambalaya Festival (Gonzales,La)

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

Jun 2 Cajun Heritage Fest (Larose)

Jun 2-4 Balloon Fest (Bogalusa)

Jun 3 Peach Festival (Ruston)

Jun 8-10 Corn Festival (Bunkie, La)

Jun 9-11 Crab Festival (Cameron, La)

Jun 9-11 BBQ Festival (Opelousas, La)

Jun 17 Let the Good Times Roll Fest (Shreveport)

Jun 22-24 Watermelon Festival (Deridder ‚La)

Jun 29-Jul 3 Essence Fest (New Orleans)

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

Aug16-20 Shrimp Festival (Delcambre,La)

Aug 24-27 Duck Festival (Gueydan, La)

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

Sept 16 Meat Pie Fest (Natchitoches, La)

Sept 21-24 Sugar Cane Fest (New Iberia)

Sept 21-24 Alligator Fest (Luling, La)

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

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

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

Oct 6-8 Cattle Festival (Abbeville)

Oct 12-14 Tamale Festival (Zwolle, La)

Oct 13-15 Festival Acadinies et Creole (Lafayette)

Oct 19-22 Rice Festival (Crowley, La)

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

Oct 20-22 Gumbo Festival (Thibodaux, La)

Oct 26- Nov 12 Louisiana State Fair (Shreveport)

Oct 28 Sweet Dough Pie Fest (Grand Coteau)

Nov 3-5 Pecan Festival (Colfax, La)

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

Nov 4-5 Omelette Fest (Abbeville)

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

Nov 11 Atchafalaya Basin Fest (Henderson, La)

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

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

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

TODAY AT 11 PM

Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers

$20

· 532 Frenchmen Street,New Orleans,70116,US

French Quarter Easter Parade, LLC proudly presents the 38th Annual French Quarter Easter Parade on Sunday, April 9th, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.

The celebration starts at the Omni Royal Orleans Hotel Ballroom at 11:00 a.m. with a Hat Contest, Silent Auction, and Entertainment. Riders will then hop on the floats and ride through the heart of the historic French Quarter.

The parade will begin at the corner of St. Louis and Royal in front of Omni Royal Orleans Hotel, turning right on Bourbon to Gov. Nicholls Street to Decatur, and conclude on St. Louis and Royal at the Omni Royal Orleans Hotel. The parade will be complete with colorful floats, marching bands, beads, Easter trinkets, and plenty of eager revelers. Following the parade revelers can enjoy a Champagne Brunch and dancing featuring David Cook and the Yat Pack!

REGISTRATION

New Orleans Tradition Celebrates Its 38th Year.

On April 9, 2023, the Easter Sunday morning celebration will begin at 11:00 AM with a Silent Auction, music, and Hat Contest at the Omni Royal Orleans Grand Ballroom, 621 St. Louis Street. This will be “no ordinary hat contest”…local notables will be the judges!

At 1:00 PM, the French Quarter Easter Parade will assemble at the corner of Royal and St. Louis Streets (Omni Royal Orleans Hotel) and begin a path through the heart of the French Quarter complete with colorful floats, marching bands, beads and more! Following the parade and back at the Omni Royal Orleans Hotel, there will be a lavish private brunch where the LIVE and SILENT auction will continue AND include dancing to the marvelous music of David Cook and the Yat Pack band.

REGISTRATION due by Friday, March 31st, 2023 Float loading is on Wednesday, April 5th, 2023 from 5-7pm at 1800 Tolendano Ave, Kenner, 70065.

Easter Sunday • April 9

Festival Eucharists

8:00 a.m. • 10:00 a.m.

Service in the Church with choir

and guest musicians.

We will be live-streaming the 10:00 a.m. service.

(no 6:00 pm service)

Easter Egg Hunt

After 10:00 a.m. service

We will have an Easter egg hunt after the 10:00 a.m. service. Children PK3 - Kindergarten will hunt eggs in the Chapel Garden and children 1st - 5th will hunt eggs in front of the Parish Hall.

Christ Episcopal Church, Covington

985.892.3177

120 S. New Hampshire Street, Covington, LA 70433

Join us here at Palmettos on Sundays from

10 am to 3 pm for an authentic

Louisiana Jazz Brunch.

1901 Bayou Ln,

Slidell, LA 70458-3227

JAZZ BRUNCH HOURS

SUNDAY

4-9-23

10 am – 3 pm

Free Admission to Contemporary Arts Center

Prefer to make your reservation via phone?

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

4-9-2023

11:00 am - 5:00 pm

FREE

Contemporary Arts Center

900 Camp Street New Orleans LA 70130

TODAY AT 7 PM

NOLA Jitterbugs 6-Week Spring Swing Dance Series 2023

Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans

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

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

7pm Beginners

8pm Intermediate/Advanced

BEGINNERS at 7pm

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

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

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

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

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

4-14

7 PM

Latin Night at Rock n Bowl

Mid-City Lanes Rock n Bowl

3000 S. CARROLTON AVE

New Orleans, LA 70118

Tickets

Mid-City Lanes Rock n Bowl

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

Public

Latin Night returns on this night! Dance class starts at 7pm with Bianca San Martin and then social dancing begins at 8pm with DJ Maynor playing the best Latin music to dance to. $5 cover

Swirl Wine Bar & Market

3143 Ponce de Leon Street

New Orleans, LA 70119

VENDOR OF THE WEEK:

La Vie En Rose Cafe

Meet Kirby Jones, the owner of La Vie En Rose! Kirby, a former vendor with the markets’ Green Plate Special, is excited to join the Crescent City Farmers Market as a full-time vendor at the Sunday City Park Market serving up Creole coffee cold brew blends, seasonal cakes, and pastries. What started out as a bike cafe popup at Martin’s Wine Cellar has bloomed into a flourishing business for the mother of two. With deep roots in New Orleans Creole culture dating back to the 1800s, Kirby first fell in love with coffee when her grandmother, who lived across the street from the sugarcane fields in Lutcher, LA, handed her a cup of coffee and bunny bread to dip in it. Be sure to stop by La Vie En Rose’s table and check out their cold brew and one-of-a-kind cakes and pastries!

400 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116

Tickets

4-12-23

1 PM – 5 PM

German Coast

Farmers Market-

Westbank Bridge Park

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

BB'S STAGE DOOR CANTEEN

"Billie & Ella"

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

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

A 11:45 AM - 1:45 PM

Location: BB's Stage Door Canteen

945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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

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

2023 Musical Lineup

April 12
5:00 - 6:00 pm:
Geovane Santos
6:15 - 7:30 pm:
Manuel Arteaga and guest singer
April 19
5:00 - 6:00 pm: Sincopado featuring Bruno Elisabetsky
6:15 - 7:30 pm: José Fermin Ceballos and Merengue4
April 26
5:00 - 7:30 pm: Rumba Buena

About the Artist

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

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

New Orleans, LA 70179

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*Wednesdays are free for all Louisiana residents, courtesy of The Helis Foundation

MUSEUM

10 am–5 pm, Tuesday–Sunday*

BESTHOFF SCULPTURE GARDEN

10 am–6 pm, Seven Days a Week

CAFE NOMA

10 am–4 pm, Tuesday–Sunday, and Private Events

4-12-23

2 PM – 7 PM

Lafreniere Park Farmers Arts Market

3000 Downs Blvd,

Metairie, LA 70003-3957,

United States

Gymnastics Advances to NCAA Semifinals

NOLA SWING DANCE FESTIVAL

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

Full Weekend Schedule

*All events listed below are included in the weekend ticket. Individual night ticket options will be posted on or by April 1st and their availability will depend on where we’re at with venue capacities at that time. (Note: all competitors must hold a weekend pass.) Don’t forget to check out all the live music and cultural activities at French Quarter Fest during the day!

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THURSDAY APRIL 13TH

Welcome Party!

Time: 7pm-11pm

Location: Toulouse Theatre

Address: 615 Toulouse

Music: Tuba Skinny & Preservation Brass

Cost: TBA (included in weekend ticket)

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FRIDAY APRIL 14TH

Time: 7:30-Midnight

Location: Ogden Museum of Southern Art

Address: 925 Camp St (enter on Andrew Higgins)

Music: NOJO5

Contests/Entertainment: Showdown Battle Prelims, Quarter Finals, & Winners Bracket Semi Finals

Cost: $75 (included in weekend ticket)

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FRIDAY AFTER HOURS (Saturday morning)

Time: 12:30-3:30am

Location: TBA

Address: TBA

Music: James McClaskey & The Rhythm Band

Cost: TBA (included in weekend ticket)

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SATURDAY APRIL 15TH

Time: 7:30-Midnight

Location: Ogden Museum of Southern Art

Address: 925 Camp St (enter on Andrew Higgins)

Music: Mark Braud’s Jazz Giants

Contests/Entertainment: Solo Battle Prelims, Semi-Finals, & Finals

Cost: $75 (included in weekend ticket)

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SATURDAY AFTER HOURS (Sunday morning)

Time: 12:30-3:30am

Location: TBA

Address: TBA

Music: The Jump Hounds

Cost: TBA (included in weekend ticket)

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SUNDAY APRIL 16TH

Time: 7:30-Midnight

Location: Ogden Museum of Southern Art

Address: 925 Camp St (enter on Andrew Higgins)

Music: Wendell Brunious & The Dream Team

Contests/Entertainment: Showdown Battle Losers Bracket Semi Finals & Finals

Cost: $75 (included in weekend ticket)

LSU Gymnastics

SEE Y'ALL IN FORT WORTH

TIGERS ADVANCE! Tied our second highest regional score in program history!! LET'S GEAUX!

Thu.

Apr 13

VS.

Session I vs. (2) Florida, (7) Cal, (14) Denver

NCAA SEMIFINALS

Fort Worth, Texas (Dickies Arena)

2:00 PM CT

Sat.

Apr 15

VS.

NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS (IF NEC.)

Fort Worth, Texas (Dickies Arena)

3:00 PM CT

2023 Spring Concert Series

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

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

Gates Open - 5:00pm

Performances - 6:00-8:00pm

SPRING 2023 SCHEDULE

April 13 - Ladies of Soul
$15.00
+ fees
You know Naydja CoJoe, Rechelle Cook, and Sharon Martin as “The Ladies of Soul”. They will be performing Jazz, R & B, and familiar New Orleans tunes.
April 20 - Tom Sancton's Legacy Band with Clive Wilson
$15.00
+ fees
Tommy Sancton, Clive Wilson and others in the Legacy Band have been playing New Orleans Jazz together, and learning from the masters, for over 50 years. They also feature the vocal talents of Yolanda Robinson, the daughter of Topsy Chapman.
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May 4 - Patrice Fisher and Arpa with special guests from Brazil
$15.00
+ fees
Special guests from Brazil will join harpist Patrice Fisher to perform a blending of music from Central, South and North America.
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May 11 - The Walrus + Electric Yat Quartet
$15.00
+ fees
The Walrus + Electric Yat Quartet brings The Beatles catalog to life with a string ensemble. These shows feature songs from the catalog that don’t fit the normal four-piece band such as “Eleanor Rigby”, “All You Need Is Love”, “Yesterday”, and more.
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May 18 - The New Orleans Mystics
$15.00
+ fees
Songs from The Temptations, The O’Jays, Marvin Gaye, and Otis Redding will all be part of this soulful tribute to some of the greatest music from the 1970s. Get your tickets early. Always a sellout!
MORE INFO
May 25 - Creole String Beans
$15.00
+ fees
The Classic New Orleans party band with exceptional taste in song selection and a repertoire that ranges far and wide from Fats Domino and Bobby Charles to Duke Ellington.
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June 1 - New Leviathan Oriental Fox-Trot Orchestra
$15.00
+ fees
The New Leviathan Oriental Fox Trot Orchestra is an American revival orchestra that performs vintage American music popular from the 1890s through the early 1930s.
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June 8 - The Yat Pack
$15.00
+ fees
“The Yat Pack” is a New Orleans-based band modeled on the 1960s Vegas Swing Era. They will perform classic big-band numbers by Frank Sinatra, Louis Prima, Dean Martin, and Bobby Darin as well as contemporary artists like Michael Bublé, Billy Joel, and Harry Connick, Jr. www.theyatpack.com
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June 15 - Julio y Cesar
$15.00
+ fees
Originally from Guatemala, Julio and Cesar Herrera have been in New Orleans for over 30 years. They describe their music as constantly evolving, attributing this in part to their exposure from an early age to many cultures. For more information about the singer/band, please visit www.julioandcesar.com.
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June 22 - Raphael Bas & Harmonouche
$15.00
+ fees
Harmonouche plays music loaded with charisma and international flavor. This New Orleans band combines world-class musicianship and a good dose of humor to deliver a unique sound orchestrated with jazz guitar, harmonica, accordion, piano and vocals.
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June 29 - Tim Laughlin
$15.00
+ fees
Tim began playing the clarinet at age 8, taking private lessons at Werlein’s. Laughlin has separated himself by composing original New Orleans Jazz, as heard on his award-winning CD, The Isle of Orleans. His songs have been heard on television, commercials, and major motion pictures. www.timlaughlin.com
MORE INFO

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

· New Orleans

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

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

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

4-1-23

10:00 am

Ogden Museum of

Southern Art

925 Camp St.

New Orleans LA 70130

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

. Purchase tickets in advance.

Who

All ages

Cost

Free for La. Residents

How

RESERVE TIMED

TICKETS HERE

FOR THE LOVE OF COLOR!

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

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

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

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

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

Questions? Learn more about our accessibility accommodations!

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

Giant Puppet Fest With Harry Mayronne, Miss Pussycat & Poose The Puppet Returns

The 9th annual Giant Puppet Fest returns this month with puppetry arts from local and national artists with shows that run the gambit from kid-friendly to adults-only. This year’s Giant Puppet Festival features unique works by U.S. Touring Puppetry Artists including Night Shade from Portland, OR and ToyBox Theater from Asheville, NC. Local favorites include The Mudlark Puppeteers; Harry Mayronne; Flutterbug; Poose The Puppet; The Inner Workings Theater; Three-Brained Robot; Velvet Effigy; Esmerelda the Puppet; abandoned ships; and Miss Pussycat. Short video segments, workshops, and a giant puppet parade are on the schedule of events.

This year’s event spans over five days (April 13-17) and venues include: The Mudlark Public Theatre at 1200 Port Street; Happyland Theater at 3126 Burgundy Street; The Backyard Ballroom at 3519 St. Claude; CANOA at 4210 St. Claude; The Allways Lounge (Twilight Room) at 2240 St. Claude; and the Spellcaster Lounge at 3052 St. Claude. Note: The Giant Puppet Parade will take place April 15 and line up at Plessy Park.

For more information, on the festival, artist line-up, tickets and festival packages, and more, visit here. Tickets are available ahead of time and cash is $10-$20 at the door (on a sliding scale for adults, with a $5-$10 donation suggested for kids under 12).

Barrow’s

1200 Poydras Street Suite 102, CBD

Originally called Barrow’s Shady Inn, New Orleans’s favorite catfish restaurant Barrow’s opened a new location in the CBD at the beginning of April (next to Chick-fil-A). The third generation of the Barrow family reopened Barrow’s, which first opened in Hollygrove in the ’40s, for the first time since Hurricane Katrina in 2018 on Earhart Boulevard a few years back, but that address has been temporarily closed for some time now (recently, the family opened a location on the Westbank in Harvey). The fried catfish has been legendary here for decades — light, thin-cut, flaky, and crunchy — and Barrow’s is loved for its potato salad, gumbo, and po’ boys.

Riverside Academy

332 Railroad Ave

Reserve, La

Rides, Games, Food, & Fun

April 14-16

Armbands Daily

Hours:

Friday 6pm-11pm

Saturday 11am-11pm

Sunday 12pm-8pm

Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival | April 14-16

DISCO WAREHOUSE BACKYARD ARTIST MARKET

NEXT MARKETS: SATURDAY April 15th (11-5pm) Located at 3101 Tchoupitoulas St. NOLA

Wendy Siegel

Looking forward to an amazing day for Jimmy! Only a $20 cover to see so many amazing bands and a great cause! Live and silent auctions, you don’t wanna miss this!

Local Genealogy Expert Explains

How to Use FamilySearch User Group on FaceBook

METAIRIE – Steve Williams, a local resident who co-founded the FamilySearch Users Group on Facebook, will speak at 7 p.m., Monday, April 17, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.

The session – part of the meeting of the Genealogical Research Society of New Orleans – is free of charge and open to the public. There is no registration.

FamilySearch Users Group on Facebook is a forum to learn, discuss topics and help others. Williams will share his insights on navigating FamilySearch and suggest techniques for getting the most from this vast resource. His presentation will cover a variety of FamilySearch topics, such as searching through catalogs and images, making corrections, and collaborating with others using FamilySearch Tree.

Williams created FamilySearch Users Group with a friend five years ago. The site has grown to more than 17,000 Facebook users. His first experience with genealogy occurred when he was very young, following his dad through cemeteries and courthouses. Later in life, he worked as an intelligence analyst for a federal law enforcement agency, building his skills for finding information. He began applying those skills to genealogy, renewing his interest in it.

"When my dad became sick, I had a lot of free time comparing his notes with online databases," Williams says. "And since he never touched a computer, I had a clean slate to work on."

For more information regarding this presentation, contact Chris Smith, Manager of Adult Programming for the library, at 504-889-8143

Wednesdays at the Square

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

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

WEDNESDAYS 5-8PM

LAFAYETTE SQUARE

4/19: The Iceman Special with Zita

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

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

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

THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2023 AT 1 PM

Walter wolfman Washington Memorial Park naming by New Orleans City Council

New Orleans City Council

1300 Perdido St Bsmt

New Orleans, LA 70112

Councilman Joe Giarrusso will introduce a motion to rename Fortier Park to honor New Orleans legendary musician Walter Wolfman Washington. Supporters are encouraged to attend.

TODAY AT 10 AM – 5 PM

Free Day at Audubon Zoo

Audubon Zoo

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

On the third Thursday of the months this year, Orleans Parish residents with one proof of residency will get free admission with up to four guests to Audubon Zoo.

Civic Theatre

510 O'Keefe Ave

New Orleans, LA 70113 United States

April 21

TICKETS

Shakey Graves

Civic Theatre · More Info »

The prehistory of Shakey Graves exists in two overstuffed folders. Inside them, artifacts document an immense era of anonymous DIY creativity, from 2007 through 2010 – the three years before Roll The Bones came out and changed his life. There are stencils, lyrics, drawings, prototypes for concert posters, and even a zine.

Hospice House

April seems so far away.. .but it's not!

You can get tickets, sponsorship opportunities and all the information you need about the 18th Annual Crawfish Cook-off at www.CrawfishTickets.com!

The Hospice House's signature event! The largest one day event on the Northshore boasts over 40,000 pounds of crawfish. Crawfish are boiled up by over 50 teams competing for the title of "Best Crawfish in St Tammany Parish". Celebrity judges as well as the teams themselves decide the winners. 3 local bands entertain the crowd of 8,000 plus people every year. Admission includes all the crawfish you can eat and the concert event.

Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the gate. Children 12 and under are free.

No outside food or drink, ice chests, tables, trays or tents allowed.

Event is rain or shine. No refunds will be given.

Entertainment this year is:

Christian Serpas

The Bucktown Allstars

Pine Leaf Boys

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2023 Jazz Fest Poster: QUARTER (LOVE) NOTE

A Portrait of New Orleans' French Quarter

By James Michalopoulos

Full Moon 2023 Calendar

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

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

Here are the dates of the 2023 Full Moons:

May 5, 2023 (Full Flower Moon)

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

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

June 3, 2023 (Full Strawberry Moon)

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

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

July 3, 2023 (Full Buck Moon)

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

August 1, 2023 (Full Sturgeon Moon)

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

August 30, 2023 (Full Blue Moon)

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

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

September 29, 2023 (Full Harvest Moon)

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

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

The Autumn Equinox is on the calendar for September 23, 2023 02:50 EST or 06:50 UTC. As the September full moon will be closer to the Autumn Equinox than the October full moon, it will be called the Full Harvest Moon.

October 28, 2023 (Full Hunter’s Moon)

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

November 27, 2023 (Full Beaver Moon)

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

December 26, 2023 (Full Cold Moon)

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

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

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

2023 Opus Ball: Celebrating Carlos Miguel Prieto

Featuring special guests Jon Cleary and Tank & the Bangas

Saturday, May 20, 2023

Orpheum Theater, New Orleans

Patron Party 5:30 p.m.

Dinner 6:00 p.m.

| Concert 7:30 p.m.

The Orpheum Theater

129 Roosevelt Way

New Orleans, LA 70112

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

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

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

Limited tickets available.

Honorary Chairs Dr. Stephen and Nancy Hales

Special Guests

JON CLEARY

TANK & THE BANGAS

Give Kids The World

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

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