International Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemorative Program

Saturday, January 27 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CT

10:00 a.m. Reception | 11:00 a.m. Program

Location: US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center and Vimeo

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Join us for a morning of remembrance and reflection as The National WWII Museum commemorates International Holocaust Remembrance Day with featured speaker Eva P. Nathanson, a Holocaust survivor. Born in Budapest, Hungary, to an upper-middle-class Jewish family, Nathanson and her mother went into hiding when Germany invaded. After they were discovered, they narrowly escaped execution and remained hidden until the end of the war.

This event is free and open to the public, sponsored by Taube Philanthropies as part of the Taube Family Holocaust Education Program. If you cannot make it to the Museum for this event, watch the event live through Vimeo.

Sponsored by Taube Philanthropies as part of the Taube Family Holocaust Education Program

945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130

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My classical orchestral, tribal, and jazz/classical composition "Congo Square Suite," is the first and so far only work composed and orchestrated solely by an authentic Big Chief. I composed it from the perspective of what only a person who lived in the culture for a lifetime would know. So far no other Big Chief has composed a snapshot of what we go through in the culture in a classical orchestral realm.

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Saturday, January 27

2024 Bayou King Cake Festival and Krewe of King Cake Children's Parade

Sample the taste of Mardi Gras and watch the Krewe of King Cake Children's Parade at the Bayou King Cake Festival in Downtown Thibodaux.

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Date and time

Saturday, January 27, 2024 · 11am - 5pm CST

Location

Downtown Thibodaux

402 West 3rd Street Thibodaux, LA 70301

Agenda

10:00 AM

Parade Begins

11:00 AM

Festival Begins

11:30 AM

Mayor Clement's Official Krewe Toast

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Band

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Souled Out

4:00 PM

King Cake Winner Annoucement

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Sample the taste of Mardi Gras and watch the Krewe of King Cake Children's Parade at the Bayou King Cake Festival in Downtown Thibodaux!

On Saturday, January 27, enter to participate in the parade or come and watch it roll at 10:00 AM in downtown Thibodaux. Following the parade, be entertained with music from Souled Out and We & Mrs. Jones as you sample king cakes from some of your favorite bakeries and bakers alike!

Don't forget to vote for your favorite King Cake to win Best of the Bayou King Cake Festival!

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BE IN THE KNOW WITH THESE MARDI GRAS WORDS

New Orleans is a one-of-a-kind city that proudly boasts a unique history, culture, cuisine, and even dialect. Visitors to the city will quickly notice that the "Yat" dialect is unlike anything else they'll hear in the Deep South. New Orleanians have unique words for all kinds of things like po-boys and lagniappe, and that includes special terms for the city's favorite holiday: Mardi Gras. If you are new to Mardi Gras, you'll need to know the lingo. Here is a list of common Carnival terms.

Glossary of Mardi Gras Terms

Ball: a Mardi Gras ball is a special event parades host prior to rolling. They are similar to galas and often feature presentations of the royal court, dancing and costumes.

Bacchus: a parade that rolls the Sunday before Mardi Gras. It's named after the Greek god of wine, often featuring grape related throws. Many parades are named after ancient gods. It's considered a super krewe due to its size and celebrity guests.

Boeuf Gras: means "fat ox" in French. It's an ancient tradition of fattening a cow or ox for the town to eat before abstaining from meat during Lent.

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Carnival: a Latin word that translates to "a farewell to meat." Carnival refers to the Mardi Gras season as a whole, beginning on King's Day and ending on Ash Wednesday.

Doubloon: a common Mardi Gras throw. They are large coins, usually made out of aluminum and painted flashy colors. Doubloons are perfect for collecting.

Endymion: a major parade or super krewe that takes place on Samedi Gras. The parade features a celebrity grand marshal, exuberant floats and lots of throws. It's named after a character from Greek mythology, cited as a shepherd, hunter or king.

Epiphany: a Christian feast day on January 6. The holiday celebrates the three wise men's visit to the baby Jesus. This is considered the official beginning to Carnival season and when king cakes become widely available in the city.

[Where Y'at Staff/Provided Photo]

Flambeaux: comes from the French word for "flame." Before the days of electricity, slaves or free men of color would carry these large torches in parades to provide light and warmth.

King Cake: a festive cake made of Danish dough, cinnamon, glaze topping, colorful sprinkles, complete with a plastic baby figurine. The baby is meant to represent Jesus and commemorates the Christian holiday Epiphany.

Krewe: the group of people who ride in, create, fund and execute parades. The first use of the term is believed to be by the Mistick Krewe of Comus in the beginning of the 19^th century.

Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler: a Cajun French saying that means "let the good times roll." It's become a mantra of Mardi Gras throughout the years.

Lundi Gras: yet another French term that means "Fat Monday." It's the day before Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday). The name didn't achieve popularity until the late 1980s. It originally celebrated the arrival of the king of Rex by boat, kicking off Mardi Gras.

[Courtesy of dsb Nola/Wikimedia Commons]

Mardi Gras Indians: refers to African Americans who dress in Native American regalia such as headdresses and elaborate suits, adorned with feathers and beads. These secretive tribes march in parades, but never announce when beforehand. Allegedly, the practice is meant to pay tribute to the Native Americans who helped out slaves who fled to New Orleans.

Masquerade: a medieval tradition that incorporates masks, dancing and royalty. Masquerade balls have become commonplace during Carnival and masks have become synonymous to Mardi Gras.

Moon Pie: a dessert sandwich made of chocolate, graham crackers and marshmallows. They became a common throw during the 1950s.

Neutral Ground: the median that separates roads, usually planted with grass. Parade goers often distinguish where they will stand between the neutral ground side and the sidewalk side.

[Gustavo Escanelle/Where Y'at]

Rex: one of the most renowned parades. It's held on Mardi Gras day and has rolled more than any other parade in New Orleans' history. Rex is a Latin word that translates to "king."

Royal Court: refers to honored members of a krewe. This usually includes a king, queen, grand marshals, dukes, maids and more. Court members are often presented during the parade's ball in an elaborate fashion. These are coveted positions, and there are often years-long waiting lists to become a king or queen.

Super Krewe: a large-scale parade that features modern technology like fiber optic lights and animatronics, celebrity guests and lavish throws. The official super krewe parades are Endymion, Bacchus and Orpheus.

Throws: the materials riders throw to parade watchers. Beads, cups, doubloons, boas, stuffed animals, food and toys are common throws.

Zulu: also known as Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club is a well-known, historically African American Mardi Gras day parade. Its origins can be traced back to the early 1900s when it was a benevolent aid society. Its signature throws are hand-decorated coconuts.

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Our newest attraction brings history to life like never before! Expressions of America is an immersive, outdoor sound and light show that combines cutting-edge technology and special effects with the real words and stories of everyday people who made a tremendous impact during a time of monumental conflict.

945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

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Who succeeded Richard Nixon as President after his resignation?

Gerald Ford

Did You Know? Richard M. Nixon was the only U.S. President to resign from office. Before his tumultuous departure in 1974 amidst the Watergate scandal, Nixon had an extensive political career, serving as Vice President under Dwight D. Eisenhower from 1953 to 1961.

Interestingly, he also achieved significant foreign policy successes, such as initiating détente and the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty with the Soviet Union, and notably opened diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China with his historic 1972 visit.

Despite his controversial end, Nixon’s legacy includes the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency and the end of the Vietnam War, illustrating a complex mix of both achievement and adversity.

His life post-presidency was dedicated to rehabilitating his public image, becoming an elder statesman who advised subsequent presidents, a journey from political height to fall and a gradual, if partial, redemption.

New Orleans' Krewe du Vieux tackles AI with fabulous 'gay robots,' more debauchery in 2024

• BY SARAH RAVITS

It’s never too difficult for Krewe du Vieux to find possible themes for its annual Carnival parade. After all, New Orleans’ premiere gang of lovable smartasses live in a target rich environment for their signature satirical parade.

Last year, many of the 17 subkrewes were focused on mocking city officials, heavily leaning into Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s travel-related controversies and other municipal failures.

But this Saturday, Jan. 27, the parade has a wider scope as it explores the theme of “Artificial Ignorance” while making its way through Faubourg Marigny, the French Quarter and part of the Warehouse District.

“It’s looking at societal changes more broadly,” says Sebastian Boegershausen, captain of Krewe du Vieux. “You’ll find a lot of references to how artificial intelligence is changing us. At the same time, there’s a lot of willful ignorance in the world, for people to sustain their opinions. We are shamelessly mocking that behavior.”

Each subkrewe of the famously off-color parade will showcase hand-made, mule-drawn floats, soundtracked by live brass bands. Floats depict various interpretations of the theme, infused with plenty of political and social commentary and witty, provocative humor.

The Krewe of the Mystic Inane, for example, is tackling homophobic hysteria that has been stoked by right-wing politicians and commentators — and mashing that up with the concept of a robot takeover.

Members are planning to dress up like “gay robots,” says captain Jenn Lilos. “Our theme is ‘Feared and Fabulous: The Gay-I Ro-Butt Uprising. We’re going to be Godzilla-style taking over New Orleans. But rather than destroying the city, the gay robots are making it more fabulous.”

The Krewe of K.A.O.S. hints that it will be dunking on everyone’s favorite Foghorn Leghorn impersonator, U.S. Sen. John Kennedy, whose pseudo-folksy antics in D.C. have become increasingly buffoonish over the years.

“We’re targeting a certain hypocrite senator that used to be a very liberal attorney but now panders to the far-right by pretending he’s not an Ivy League / Oxford grad,” a krewe member says.

Of course, New Orleans City Hall is not going to get out of the night unscathed. As usual, revelers can expect plenty of jabs at local officials over recent and ongoing issues.

Isaac and Amanda Toups will be honored as krewe royalty for 2024's parade. 

Photo by Ian McNulty / The Times-Picayune

The Krewe of Drips and Discharges’ float is an ode to the city’s inability to regulate short-term rentals, which has worsened the affordable housing crisis and wreaked havoc on residential neighborhoods.

“Our theme is AirD&D: Short Term Rental and Displeasure Club,” says longtime member Sean Gerowin.

He says the float will depict a short-term rental in disarray, decorated with empty beer cans and other garbage commonly found in the wake of, say, a rowdy bachelor party attended by out-of-towners.

“It’s like a typhoon of chaos,” Gerowin says. “The trash represents the pulling apart of the fabric of neighborhoods ... It’s supposed to grab people’s attention and say, ‘Hey, Airbnbs are a bit of a problem.’”

Among the Drips and Discharges’ throws are small pieces of paper with "Yelp reviews left by disgruntled tourists,” such as “’The French Quarter sucks and the whole place smells like weed,’ or ‘I went to Commander’s Palace and the oysters were raw,’” says Gerowin.

Some of the subkrewes are leaning more into the lewd humor that the parade is known for.

The Mystic Krewe of Spermes, easily recognizable by its 50 or so members who carry giant papier-mâché sperms on sticks, is giving a naughty nod to Krewe du Vieux’s king and queen consort, chefs Isaac and Amanda Toups.

“(Their restaurant) is Toups Meatery, which goes really well with ‘meat’ and ‘beat,’” says Christopher Ard, a Spermes co-captain. “Our floats are sometimes very political, but this year it’s more just funny ... We’re just giving (parade-goers) a break from reality on a Saturday night."

For his part, Isaac Toups says being named as the new king came as a complete surprise to him.

The krewe typically chooses someone who’s a culture bearer and unsung hero to reign over its parade, and Toups certainly fits into both of those categories.

Still, “It wasn’t even on my radar,” he says. “Normally, some gossip slips my way. I’ve been here (in New Orleans) and in the industry and the network, and it was completely out of the blue. I’ve never rolled in any parade ever, and now I’m the king.”

Boegershausen says Isaac Toups was an obvious choice, given his ongoing charitable endeavors and his contributions to the culinary scene in the city.

“He deserved this questionable recognition we’re giving him,” he says.

Boegershausen adds that the Toupses’ float is a marvel designed by John Valentino, a longtime commissioned artist who has designed several floats for previous Krewe du Vieux royalty.

“What he’s doing this year for Isaac is absolutely astounding,” Boegershausen says. “When it gets disassembled, it should end up in a museum somewhere.”

The Toupses would normally be at the restaurant on a Saturday night, “getting their asses kicked,” during one of their busiest seasons, Isaac says.

He fully embraces his new role as the king — and the krewe’s general lack of plastic beads. Handing out unique throws has long been a part of the parade’s traditions. Many members give out stickers, cups, koozies and other hand-crafted items and keepsakes, instead of beads.

“Each subkrewe has different rules, but we have always discouraged beads,” says Inane’s Lilos. “Even if we didn’t discourage them for ethical and environmental reasons, they’re just a pain in the ass to carry ... Sometimes crowds of tourists, who don’t understand what parade they have gone to, will ask for beads. I’m like, ‘It’s not that kind of parade, but here’s something unique I made.'"

Toups says he has some special throws planned for his turn as king. The couple will hand out culinary-themed throws including go-cups, heads of garlic and customized condoms adorned with the phrase “Better than your husband’s meat” on the packaging.

Meanwhile, Krewe du Vieux members are also relieved that the route is back to normal after the city cut it short last year, just days before it was expected to roll, citing police staffing shortages.

“A lot of businesses were impacted last year,” Boegershausen says, referring to bars and music clubs along Frenchmen and Decatur streets that were blindsided by the route changes last year. “But we started working with (NOPD) in July and have had a very good, close cooperation throughout the season.”

He says the krewe also communicated with business and neighborhood associations, who were thrilled to learn that the parade would be “back and at their doorstep.”

The krewe will host its Vieux Doo ball after the parade ends at the Sugar Mill. The event is open to the public and tickets are $50 through Eventbrite, and the lineup includes entertainment by J & the Causeways, Jeez Loueez and LOTAGRFD.

And despite the pressures that come with a shorter Carnival season, the krewe’s den has been abuzz with excitement as members put their finishing touches on their floats.

“It’s kind of like summer camp,” says Gerowin of getting ready for the parade. “You get everyone back together again, but instead of doing water skiing or mountain climbing, we’re building a highly inappropriate float to parade down the New Orleans streets.”

Boegershausen says he hopes spectators get “a good laugh.” But he also says the parade is meant to be eye-opening.

“We’re a satirical parade, and satire needs to be both of those things,” he says. “It needs to make you laugh, and it needs to make you think.”

For more information, visit kreweduvieux.org.

UNEASY LIES THE HEAD THAT WEARS THE CROWN, BUT WHICH ONE WILL WEAR IT?

England’s King Henry II and his Queen Elinor of Aquitaine had four sons, the eldest died, leaving the other three to squabble over who came next. Unfortunately, Henry and Elinor disagreed over which one should take the crown next.

That’s the arc of The Lion in Winter, Playmakers Theater’s next production. Directed by Chase Hefte, the production chronicles the royal gathering at Christmas 1183 as the family meets to hash out the succession. It does not go well leaving Elinor to comment, “What family doesn’t have its ups and downs?”

The Lion in Winter crackles with brilliant scenes between the royals as they plot and scheme and form alliances to promote their choice for king.

The production opens Saturday, Jan. 20 and runs through Sunday, February 4. Saturday performances are at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 and available through www.BonTempsTix.com.

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DJ DAVIS PRESENTS HUEY “PIANO” SMITH’S 90TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION!

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New Orleans Klezmer All-Stars

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• KREWE OF IRIS ANNOUNCES
• THE LIVE GLOBAL BROADCASTING
• OF THEIR 2024 BAL MASQUE
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• The Krewe of Iris invites you to join them as they make history as the first ever Bal Masque to
• be live-streamed across the world on Saturday, January 27
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• 7:00 pm central time. This event
• comes as a tribute to their 2024 parade theme: “Iris travels the world’ and also is an effort to
• have a more inclusive Mardi Gras.
• In collaboration with River Beats Media, the Krewe of Iris, who celebrate their 107
• th
• year this
• year, will live broadcast their Bal Masque via the Iris Facebook Page as well as their YouTube
• channel from the Hilton New Orleans Riverside.
• YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/ERI8FJG2qcc
• An excerpt from the Bal Masque script:
• “In 1917 an ambitious girl of French decent, organized a secret circle of young women in
• the privacy of her own home. These ladies would eventually become the charter
• members of the Krewe of Iris. In1952, the baton was handed off to a dynamic business
• woman of German decent, who’s family grew the organization from 12 members to a
• record breaking 3660. Today the Krewe of Iris has consisted of women spanning 43
• states and 5 countries including Canada, England, Togo, Nigeria, and Brazil. The Krewe of
• Iris made history when it became the first ever televised Mardi Gras ball. And tonight we
• make history as the first ever Ball Masque to be live-streamed for everyone to enjoy! The
• Krewe of Iris invites you to celebrate here and across the globe in their Ball Masque as
• they present their theme, because tonight — IRIS TRAVELS THE WORLD!”
• For information on The Krewe of Iris and this event:
• Press Contact: Sarah Petitto, 214-755-9070, irispr@kreweofiris.org
• About Krewe of Iris
• Founded in 1917, Iris is the oldest and now largest all-female parading Krewe in New Orleans. The
• Krewe maintains a global membership of over 6300 active riders. Our namesake the Goddess Iris,
• is known as both the Goddess of the Rainbow and Messenger to the Gods. Our signature throw is
• custom designed and hand decorated sunglasses because the sun always shines on Iris
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 Jefferson Performing Arts Society and Jefferson Parish Schools

Kick Off Winter Coat Drive

---Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) and Jefferson Parish Schools are partnering to collect winter coats for children in need.

Their goal is to gather 100 coats to be delivered to Woodmere Elementary in Harvey on February 6, 2024.

through February 4, JPAS will host a coat drive at their East bank and Westbank theaters:

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●       Westwego Cultural Center 177 Sala Avenue, Westwego: January 25-February 4, 2024. 

Coats in good condition (only new or gently used will be accepted) for ages 4 to 14 will be received at both locations during show productions. Due to the varying sizes of middle school students, adult-size coats will be accepted and distributed appropriately.

Coats may be dropped off by appointment if donors cannot bring coats during these times:

January 25-February 4, 2024:  The Mountaintop performances at Westwego Cultural Center at 177 Sala Avenue in Westwego, Louisiana. Coats will be collected starting one hour prior to showtime for each performance on Thursdays through Sundays from January 25 to February 4. Please visit www.jpas.org for the show schedule of The Mountaintop. Coat donations will be accepted one hour before and shows, in the lobby.

Donors need not attend events or performances to donate coats. To arrange for coat drop-offs outside of the above-listed performance dates and times, email amy@jpas.org or call 504-885-2000 ext. 212.

What does "taciturn" mean?

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Uncommunicative

taciturn /tæsɪtərn/

Definition: (adj.) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.

Origin: The word "taciturn" comes from the Latin word "taciturnus," which means "habitually silent."

Example: John is a taciturn man who rarely speaks in public.

Reserved is a synonym for the word "taciturn." When someone is reserved, they tend to be more private and keep to themselves. They may not share their thoughts or feelings openly, and may come across as aloof or distant. Being reserved can be a personality trait or a coping mechanism for someone who prefers to keep their thoughts and emotions to themselves. While being reserved can be seen as a negative trait, it can also be a positive attribute in certain situations, such as when someone needs to be focused and composed in a high-pressure environment.

The musicians appearing at the Palm Court are some of the legends of New Orleans music. We have live music five nights a week - dinner 7pm til 11pm. The Palm Court is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays but is available for private party bookings on those days We take group bookings up to 180 persons any day or night of the week. A variety of options are open to such groups and we are very happy to work with our clients to provide their group with a customized evening of entertainment and catering according to their needs.

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Palm Court Jazz Band

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Mark Braud & Sunday Night Swingsters

MON

29

January 29 @ 7:30 pm

CLOSED

TUE

30

January 30 @ 7:30 pm

CLOSED

WED

31

January 31 @ 7:30 pm

Lars Edegran & Palm Court Jazz Band

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

 Mondays Mike Jones at 6

Tuesdays Irvin Mayfield and Kermit Ruffins at 6

Wednesdays YoshitakeZ2 trio at 6

Thursday’s No Boss Jazz Band at 6 Along with stake night

Fridays ladies night with DJ Tasha at 7

Saturdays Kermit Ruffins at 8

Sundays Smoke Out at 4:20

Call more information text 504-435-8763  ”

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

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

KING CAKE HUB 2024

King Cake Hub

Contact: Jennifer Samuels, King Cake Hub

(504) 616-6739 (cell)

JennSamuels@gmail.com

NEW ORLEANS, LA, Calling all King Cake Enthusiasts. Jennifer Samuels, owner of King Cake Hub King Cake Hub at 1464 S. Broad. The doors open and the party starts again welcome

This will be King Cake Hub’s sixth year selling a wide assortment of the best king cakes you have ever and never tasted and will include a variety of more than 70 cakes from Bittersweet, Breads on Oak, Brennan’s, Bywater Bakery, Caluda’s, Cannata’s, Caywood and Randazzo Bakery, District, Hi Do Bakery, Gracious, Joe Gambino’s Bakery, NOCCA, Sugar Love, Nolita, Mad Matter Bakery, Marguerite’s King Cakes, La Vie En Rose and more as well as a number of king cake related sweets and other merchandise.

King Cake Hub will be open daily from 8:30am until 6:00pm daily beginning January 6 through Lundi Gras. Delivery will be available through D’livery and is scheduled to start the week of 1/8. King Cake Hub will only be operating out of the Zony Mash location to ensure our loyal customers get that wonderful overwhelming experience that is King Cake Hub! Stay tuned for more info via King Cake Hub’s social media sites on Facebook and Instagram.

1464 S Broad Street, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana

St Ann Wine Bar

•  · 22 St Ann Drive, Mandeville, LA, United States, Louisiana
• (985) 249-9801



Dominic Massa

We're happy to bring a piece of the past back to WYES . GREAT CHEFS OF NEW ORLEANS, the vintage TV series that began WYES’ legacy of award-winning nationally broadcast cooking shows, returns to the station – 40 years after its debut. Tune in Saturdays at 1pm. The original 26 episodes of GREAT CHEFS OF NEW ORLEANS will air on WYES, followed by other episodes of the multi-part series every Saturday.

Thanks to executive producer John Shoup for sharing the series (produced and directed by the late John Beyer) with us. It begins Saturday in the kitchen of the legendary Chef Warren Leruth, and you'll see many other local icons below in the weeks to come. For all the episodes, the distinctive voices of Mary Lou Conroy and Andres Calandria narrate, with original music from the Charlie Byrd Trio, the Dukes of Dixieland and Banu Gibson. LeRuth’s Gourmet Foods Andreas Preuss Marc Preuss Frank G Wong

INJUN PRACTICE

• Sunday, January 28, 2024
• 8:00 PM  10:00 PM
• Zony Mash Beer Project
• 3940 Thalia StreetNew Orleans, LA, 70125United States 

Inviting all black masking and

Mardi Gras indians , family, friends, and fans of

the culture to “Mardi Gras Indian Practice” for the 2nd year in a row

at Zony Mash.

Join us Sunday evenings starting

On January 7th, for “Injun Practice” led

By famed Cha Wa vocalist/percussionist,

Spyboy Irving “Honey” Banister of

The Golden Sioux Mardi Gras Indian Tribe.

All are welcomed!

This event is open to the public

and voluntary donations will be accepted at

the door to support the culture bearors

of New Orleans tradition!

Coming Up Soon

JAN

28

Ladies of Unity Second Line Parade

Sunday, January 28 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm

FEB

18

Treme Sidewalk Steppers Second Line Parade

Sunday, February 18 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm

FEB

25

C.T.C. Steppers Second Line Parade

Sunday, February 25 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm

MAR

3

VIP Ladies & Kids Second Line Parade

Sunday, March 3 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm

MAR

10

Keep 'N It Real Second Line Parade

Sunday, March 10 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm

MAR

16

The Chosen Few Second Line Parade

Saturday, March 16 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm

MAR

17

Uptown Super Sunday

Sunday, March 17 at 11:00am

MAR

17

Single Men Second Line Parade

Sunday, March 17 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm

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.

Margarita Bergen

New Orleans Jazz Museum

Tickets

jazzcrawl.com/rtl

 This special edition of Margarita Bergen’s ‘Roundtable Luncheon’ is a kickoff to the final two weeks of Carnival excitement! Curated by Jazz Crawl Productions with an array of cultural performances and interactive festivities, we’re looking forward to making this an annual celebration every second Monday before Mardi Gras Day. 

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 New Orleans Jazz Museum

 12pm, Monday, Jan. 29th

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 $75 All-Inclusive

 Several Payment Options:

>  jazzcrawl.com/rtl/#pay

 FOOD 

 Creole Cuisine

 King Cake

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 DRINKS 

 Champagne

 Wine

 Batch Cocktails

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 CULTURE 

 Mardi Gras Indians

 Second Line Brass

 Second Line Grand Marshal

 Babydolls

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 ENTERTAINMENT 

 Live Music

 Second Line Parade

 Royal Coronation

 Costume Contests

 Exclusive Film Snippets

#9

AT

MISSISSIPPI STATE

Starkville, Miss. (Humphrey Coliseum)

6:00 PM CT

Sun.

Feb 4

VS.

FLORIDA

Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)

PRESENTED BY

1:00 PM CT

• BUY TICKETS
• LISTEN LIVE
• SEC NETWORK
• LIVE STATS

Thu.

Feb 8

AT

VANDERBILT

Nashville, Tenn. (Memorial Gymnasium)

8:00 PM CT

• LISTEN LIVE
• SEC NETWORK
• LIVE STATS

Sun.

Feb 11

VS.

Play4Kay

ALABAMA

Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)

PRESENTED BY

3:00 PM CT

• BUY TICKETS
• PLAY4KAY TICKETS
• LISTEN LIVE
• ESPN2/SEC NETWORK
• LIVE STATS

Mon.

Feb 19

AT

TEXAS A&M

Bryan-College Station, Texas (Reed Arena)

6:00 PM CT

• LISTEN LIVE
• SEC NETWORK
• LIVE STATS

Thu.

Feb 22

VS.

Turner Syndrome Awareness

AUBURN

Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)

PRESENTED BY

8:00 PM CT

• BUY TICKETS
• TURNER SYNDROME TICKETS
• LISTEN LIVE
• SEC NETWORK
• LIVE STATS

Sun.

Feb 25

AT

TENNESSEE

Knoxville, Tenn. (Thompson-Boling Arena)

11:00 AM CT

• LISTEN LIVE
• ESPN
• LIVE STATS

Thu.

Feb 29

AT

GEORGIA

Athens, Ga. (Stegman Coliseum)

8:00 PM CT

• LISTEN LIVE
• ESPN2
• LIVE STATS

Sun.

Mar 3

VS.

KENTUCKY

Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)

PRESENTED BY

1:00 PM CT

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

Jan. 29 at Mississippi St.

6 p.m. - ESPN2

Feb. 4 vs. Florida

1 p.m. - SEC Network

Feb. 8 at Vanderbilt

8 p.m. - SEC Network

Feb 11 vs. Alabama

3 p.m. - ESPN2/ SEC Network

Feb. 19 at Texas A&M

6 p.m. - SEC Network

Feb. 22 vs. Auburn

8 p.m. - SEC Network

Feb. 25 at Tennessee

11 a.m. - ESPN

Feb. 29 at Georgia

8 p.m. - ESPN2

Mar. 3 vs. Kentucky

1 p.m. - SEC Network

Two Delicious Events

King Cake Challah - For Kids!

Monday, January 29th | 4:30pm

A scrumptious one-hour workshop ideal for ages 3-9! Kids will decorate their own miniature king cake with a Jewish twist, baked with challah dough and stuffed with cinnamon filling, and enjoy a family craft and snacks. Watch our sweet segment on Fox 8 for more details!

Register Now

Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience

818 Howard Ave. New Orleans, LA 70113

New Orleans | USA, 70113

King Cake Challah Happy Hour

Thursday, February 1st | 5:30pm

Putting your own delicious sugary spin on a mini king cake challah while doing Mardi Gras crafts and enjoying bottomless cocktails with friends? Yes please! Our first-ever King Cake Challah Happy Hour for young professionals, in partnership with Young Adults at Shir Chadash, is sure to be bon temps indeed. 

Register Now

818 Howard Ave. New Orleans, LA 70113

New Orleans | USA, 70113

 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

Café Normandie is proud to partner with Tasting Collective for a private event with Chef Virgile Brandel on Monday, January 29th, 2024, at 5:30 PM and 8:00 PM. A members-only organization, Tasting Collective has opened a select number of guest tickets at an exclusive reduced rate for our mailing list, so we highly recommend purchasing tickets for this unique dining opportunity, with a specially-crafted menu from Chef Virgile.

 Café Normandie

1000 Magazine St

New Orleans, LA 70130

3

1 PM – 5 PM

German Coast

Farmers Market-

Westbank Bridge Park

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

City of New Orleans Reminds Jackson Square Artists of Permit Deadline

NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans issued a reminder to all current permit holders to renew their permits for selling art on Jackson Square in the French Quarter. The deadline for all current permit holders to renew is Wednesday, Jan. 31.

Artists who sell art on or around Jackson Square are required to obtain an Occupational License and Mayoralty Permit from the Department of Finance’s Bureau of Revenue. Eligible permits are either Artist A permits to sell art on Jackson Square or Artist B permits to sell art only in Pirates Alley.

All permit holders who wish to renew must apply in person during business hours (Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) in the Bureau of Revenue office located at City Hall (1300 Perdido St., Room 1W15). Artists must also present a valid photo ID and be prepared to pay $175.25 in the form of a certified check or money order payable to the City of New Orleans. For applicants over the age of 65, the fee is $25.25.

All permit holders who fail to renew their existing permit on or before Jan. 31 will be required to re-apply as a new applicant. A maximum of 200 Artist A permits may be issued, according to City code. There is no limit for Artist B permits.

Once all renewals have been completed, the remaining Artist A permit slots will be included in a lottery.

Similar to the permit renewal process, applicants must be present during the lottery, possess a valid photo ID and be prepared to pay $175.25 in the form of a certified check or money order payable to the City of New Orleans. For applicants over the age of 65, the fee is $25.25.

Qualified applicants are defined as persons who either have a current Artist B permit or have an application for a new Artist A permit currently on file. Artist B permit holders who seek to upgrade to an Artist A permit must also present their current Artist B permit.

For more information, contact the Bureau of Revenue Application Unit via phone at (504) 658-1630, (504) 658-1621 or (504) 658-694 or email Todd M. Ecker at tmecker@nola.gov.

14th Annual Horses, Hops & Cops

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

A Benefit for the N.O.P.D. Mounted Unit

N.O.P.D. Stables in City Park

1021 Harrison Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70124

3:30pm – 4:30pm VIP Experience Tour 

5:00pm – 8:00pm General Admission (free)

5:00pm  Horse stables open for self-guided tours

5:00pm DJ and announcements

5:15pm  Equine Soccer Game feat. N.O.P.D. Mounted Unit and Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office (Horse Arena)

6:15pm  See the Budweiser Clydesdales (Horse Arena)

6:30pm  Live Music from The Wiseguys (Budweiser Stage)

7:55pm  Raffle Drawing (Budweiser Stage)

Meet the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales at this fun-filled event that is free for all ages to attend.

Guests will enjoy touring the horse stables, as well as an equestrian soccer game featuring the N.O.P.D. horses, live local entertainment, arts and crafts, plus food and beverages for sale.

CLICK HERE for parking recommendations and information about the NOPD Shuttle Service.

Questions? Email aimee@louisianahospitality.org

Note: This event is an outdoor event. The Horses, Hops and Cops event will follow all City of New Orleans advisories and guidelines that are in place at the time of the event. These guidelines can be accessed at https://ready.nola.gov/home/. 

VIP Experience Tour 

A limited quantity of VIP Experience Tour tickets are available for both adults and children. VIP Experience guests will enjoy a one-hour guided tour to go behind the scenes with a Budweiser Clydesdale handler, learn about the unique horses, the breed, their special training, state-of-the-art transportation and more. The VIP Experience also includes a tour of the N.O.P.D. stables and information about how this special police force operates year round as a public safety tool for New Orleans. Each guest swill receive a VIP gift bag filled with special items and offers including:

NOPD Patches

TABASCO

Audubon Nature Institute Aquarium, Insectarium & Zoo Passes

Hilton Riverside cookies

Mardi Gras Krewe beads and cups

Items from New Orleans & Company

Items from Coca Cola brands

Stickers and more!

Purchase VIP Experience Tour Tickets

Harmony Street Society To Host Free Tax Workshops For Local Musicians

Harmony Street Society’s Fresh Start Series – Tax Compliance

Workshop 4 – How to Prepare Your 2023 Tax Return – January 31, 2024

• A repeat of Workshop 3, with additional tips for handling missing documents.

These Harmony Street Society workshops provide an excellent opportunity for musicians in the New Orleans area to gain essential knowledge and guidance on tax-related matters. 

ALL WORKSHOPS HELD IN PERSON AT THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ MUSEUM. All workshops are free to attend, and those interested should register with jim@harmonystreetsociety.org. For those unable to attend in person, the workshops will also be available for viewing on Zoom, and the Zoom link can be obtained by contacting that same email.

Drew Brees-owned Smalls Sliders to open Metairie location in February

CityBusiness Staff Reports

Photo courtesy Smalls Sliders.

Drew Brees has a busy next two weeks. This week, Brees will reign as king of Washington Mardi Gras in D.C. Next week, his Smalls Sliders Metairie location will open on Thursday, Feb. 1, in the Clearview City Center at 4580 Veterans Blvd.

The grand opening will be celebrated with a ribbon cutting hosted by the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce at 10 a.m on Feb. 1. This is the first Smalls Sliders location for the former New Orleans Saints quarterback and Super Bowl MVP. Brees owns the Metairie location, along with former Purdue football teammates Jason Loezel and Ben Smith.

The three originally announced the partnership in May 2022.

“Drew has been an integral part of Smalls Sliders since its inception, and we are thrilled to celebrate his first Can opening,” said Maria Rivera, CEO of Smalls Sliders. “His passion and commitment to our vision and values have been a driving force of our growth and brand culture, and we are proud to partner with him in Metairie and beyond.”

The Smalls Sliders chain, which serves cheeseburger sliders and waffle fries through drive-thru and walk-up options, will open 40 restaurants in 2024 across the Southeast. Smalls Sliders opened its first signature ‘Smorange’ colored Can in 2019. Smalls Sliders has more than 160 Cans open or under development.

“We’ve seen the excitement surrounding the Smalls brand, and it has only heightened around our grand opening,” said Melissa Kernaghan, director of operations at Boilermaker Ventures and local operator of the Smalls Sliders in Metairie. “Smalls has become a staple within Louisiana communities, and people truly feel connected to the brand. We aim to continue building upon the Smalls fanbase within Metairie and look forward to becoming an integral part of people’s lives.”

Small Sliders joins the many business ventures that Brees has become involved in since he retired following the 2020 NFL season. In January 2024, Brees opened Surge Entertainment in Baton Rouge. He also owns Stretch Zone, multiple Jimmy John’s and Dunkin’ franchises and has invested in food delivery service Waitr, Walk-On’s and craft superfood chain everbowl™, among others. Brees also spent one season as an analyst for NBC Sunday Night Football following his NFL retirement.

Penny's Cafe

 · 

THURSDAY BUFFET $11.95

All you can eat fried chicken, baked chicken, fried okra, pork n' beans, boiled corn & potatoes, broccoli & bacon mac, cornbread, and dessert!

11am-7:30pm

• 5442 E Judge Perez Dr, Violet, LA, United States, Louisiana
• (504) 272-0262

Melba's Old School Po Boys

•  · 1525 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
• (504) 267-7765

Meet Artist, Author, New Orleanian

Rene Pierre. Friday, Feb 2 (12-1pm)

Eat at Melba’s. See Rene’s cute mini floats. Get FREE book!

 Kermit's Treme Mother In Law Lounge.

 · New Orleans 

Fried catfish starting at noon every Friday at the mother-in-law lounge all day long

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

2

TODAY AT 11 PM – 2 AM

Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers

Blue Nile

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New Orleans, it’s officially Carnival time and we're getting ready to party on February 3rd with Nelly, Trombone Shorty, Juvenile, and more at the fourth annual Shorty Gras!

The Krewe of Freret presents Shorty Gras: a Mardi Gras ball and music festival all rolled into one. See your favorite national and New Orleans legends play at Mardi Gras World on Saturday, February 3rd for one night only!

Bosom Buddies & Breast Friends parade Friday, February 9, 11:30. Bourbon at St. Louis.

Krewe of Orpheus Reveals Their 2024 Monarchs & Orpheuscapade Talent

By: Olivia Boudreaux

NEIL PATRICK HARRIS & DAVID BURTKA TO LEAD ORPHEUS

The Krewe of Orpheus will be joined by Monarchs Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka on Monday, February 12 to celebrate the 2024 Mardi Gras season. Harris and Burtka will lead the parade, whose upcoming theme will be "Music of the Spheres."

Also joining the Orpheus Monarchs in the parade are Miss USA Noelia Voight, Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava, and the Big Easy Boys. Voight and Srivastava will be riding on the Smokey Mary float while the Big Easy Boys can be seen on the signature Dolly Trolley.

Monarchs Harris and Burtka will lead the parade, which includes 42 floats and 30 marching units, down the traditional Uptown route. The parade will end inside the Ernst N. Morial Convention Center where the party continues at the Orpheuscapade. Joining the Monarchs at the Convention Center will be the headlining performer for the Orpheuscapade: Taylor Dane.

Other performers at the Orpheuscapade include Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, 12 South, and The Mixed Nuts. Playing a variety of jazz, swing, and dance music, there will be nonstop live music and dancing for eight hours.

Tickets are now available to purchase for the Orpheuscapade 2024.

2024 Full Moon schedule

(all times Eastern)

• Feb. 24 —7:30 a.m. — Snow Moon
• March 25 — 3 a.m. — Worm Moon
• April 23 — 7:49 p.m. — Pink Moon
• May 23 — 9:53 a.m. — Flower Moon
• June 21 — 9:08 p.m. — Strawberry Moon
• July 21 — 6:17 a.m. — Buck Moon
• Aug. 19 — 2:26 p.m. — Sturgeon Moon
• 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

For instance, almost every month’s Full Moon boasts a name sourced from Native American, Colonial American, or other North American traditions, with their titles mirroring seasonal shifts and nature’s events.

Wolf Moon (January): Inspired by the cries of hungry wolves.

Snow Moon (February): A nod to the month’s often heavy snowfall.

Worm Moon (March): Named after the earthworms that signal thawing grounds.

Pink Moon (April): In honor of the blossoming pink wildflowers.

Related: How to see the eclipse in April

Flower Moon (May): Celebrating the bloom of flowers.

Strawberry Moon (June): Marks the prime strawberry harvest season.

Buck Moon (July): Recognizing the new antlers on bucks.

Sturgeon Moon (August): Named after the abundant sturgeon fish.

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.

In addition, there are a few additional names for Full Moons that commonly make their way into public conversations and news.

Super Moon: This term is reserved for a Full Moon that aligns with the lunar perigee, which is the Moon’s nearest point to Earth in its orbit. This proximity renders the Full Moon unusually large and luminous. For a Full Moon to earn the Super Moon tag, it should be within approximately 90 percent of its closest distance to Earth.

Blue Moon: A Blue Moon is the second Full Moon in a month that experiences two Full Moons. This phenomenon graces our skies roughly every 2.7 years. Though the term suggests a color, Blue Moons aren’t truly blue. Very occasionally, atmospheric conditions such as recent volcanic eruptions might lend the Moon a slightly blueish tint, but this hue isn’t tied to the term.

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.

Beau St. Pierre returns as Sir Elton on FRIDAY MARCH 1, 2024 at Jefferson Performing Arts Center with “The One: A Tribute To Elton John”! It’s a night of Elton’s biggest hits, rare B-sides, and stadium anthems! Presented by WCA: The William Credo Agency & Media Group and Legacy Tribute Series by WCA Entertainment

TICKETS ON SALE!

The One

A Tribute to Elton John

Fri Mar 1, 2024 | 8:00 PM

Jefferson Performing Arts Center

6400 Airline Drive , Metairie, LA

The 2024 French Quarter Festival presented by Chevron:

 A Celebration of Louisiana’s Living Legends, April 11-14

40+ Music Debuts, 60+ Culinary Experiences, New Stages, and more!

Big Chief Monk Boudreaux and the Golden Eagles on stage at FQF 2023 photo by: Cedric Ellsworth

Check out What’s New 

• Jack Daniel’s Stage in Spanish Plaza: The Jack Daniel’s Stage which has moved to Spanish Plaza on the riverfront includes Water Seed presents the Journey to Funsktar, showcasing a special light show, and the debut of Teedra Moses, and The Original Pinettes Brass Band with Mia X. 
• DJ Stage on the Riverfront at the Foot of Canal: A first for Fest and exciting addition for attendees is the DJ Stage which will feature 24 popular DJs from across the city playing a variety of beats. 
• Culinary Stage: Popular Chef Kevin Belton hosts the Culinary Stage presented by Kingfish Kitchen and Cocktails on the Riverfront featuring interviews and demos with FQF chefs daily.
• Premium VIP Offerings and Expanded Fest Family Experience: The free festival offers fans a chance to Fest in style with upgraded viewing options including the expansion of the Fest Family Experience from three to four hospitality lounges and tents, and the introduction of Front-of-Stage Passes and parking options that take the hassle out of the day. 
• WWL Louisiana Media Stage: WWL Louisiana moves from the New Orleans Jazz Museum to Spanish Plaza and premiers its broadcast stage that will also engage fans throughout the weekend. 
• New Orleans.com Stage powered by New Orleans & Company in Jackson Square: An all-star lineup featuring John Boutté, Quiana Lynell and the Lush Life, James Andrews, and more.
• Loyola University Esplanade in the Shade Stage at the New Orleans Jazz Museum: Fans will notice a new presence inside the gates on Esplanade Ave. with the Loyola University Esplanade in the Shade Stage with performances from Astral Project, Iceman Special, and students from Loyola University. 
• Ernie’s Schoolhouse Stage: Now located in Aquarium Plaza, it welcomes the debut of Bonnabel High School Concert Band, and more.

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 

 · 

Jazz Fest 2024 Music Lineup!

GA Weekend Passes and VIP Packages on sale now!

Full Music Lineup and Purchase tickets at www.nojazzfest.com.

The Rolling Stones are coming to Jazz Fest

by: Raeven Poole

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Rolling Stones are headed to Jazz Fest!

Officials with the New Orleans Jazz &Heritage Foundation announced Tuesday, Nov. 21 that the group will headline the 2024 festival.

Their only festival appearance is set for May 2 as a part of their Stone Tour ’24 Hackney Diamonds.

“‘The Rolling Stones at Jazz Fest’ is a long-held prophecy coming true. The Festival thanks Mick, Keith, Ronnie, and Concerts West, for their steadfast dedication to making this once-in-a-lifetime Jazz Fest magic. The pilgrimage starts today, come get satisfied,” said Quint Davis, Producer/Director of Jazz Fest.