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NATIONAL NO BRA DAY
National No Bra Day on October 13 encourages wearers to leave that bra at home to promote cancer awareness.
#NoBraDay
No Bra Day promotes breast cancer awareness to help raise money for research. Many women who have survived breast cancer are unable to go without a bra as they need it to hold their prosthesis after surgery. Additionally, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and No Bra Day should serve as a reminder for all women to be screened for breast cancer. Most types of breast cancer can be treated if caught early.
Screenings and breast exams are a part of the early detection process. The first line of defense is a monthly self-breast exam. The best time to do a breast exam is about ten days after the onset of your menstrual cycle. However, fickle as breasts can be, we do become familiar with them even if they are lumpy. We learn what's healthy or not. For example, they change texture over the month. Sticking to the same time each month will provide a more accurate exam. For those who don't menstruate, choose a day of the month always to perform the exam.
As you become more familiar with the shape and texture of your breast, take note of any changes. Use the mirror to help you, too. Dimpling, swelling, and redness will be signs to look for.
When you schedule an annual appointment with your physician, make sure a breast exam is completed, too. Tell your doctor about any changes. If you or your doctor notices any signs, the doctor can order tests, including a sonogram or mammogram.
Finally, a preventative mammogram is the last line of defense. Today's mammograms offer more vivid detail of the breast tissue. Baseline mammograms are provided around the age of 35 unless family history indicates sooner. The baseline mammogram provides a comparison view for your physician should something develop later down the line. Women age 40 and over are recommended to receive yearly preventative mammograms.
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NAVY BIRTHDAY | OCTOBER 13
On October 13th, the United States Navy observes its birthday every year.
The United States Navy (USN) is the United States Armed Forces' naval warfare service branch and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is currently the largest, most powerful navy in the world, with the highest combined battle fleet tonnage. The service has over 340,000 personnel on active duty and more than 71,000 in the Navy Reserve.
With only two ships and a crew of eighty men, the Continental Navy was born on October 13, 1775. The decision of the Continental Congress set the Continental Navy on course to carry arms to the British army, not to defend against it. However, these two ships and crew represent the birth of the United States Navy.
Throughout the Revolutionary War, their importance grew. Today, the United States maintains 40 naval bases across the country, including the world's largest Naval Station Norfolk, in Norfolk, Virginia.
Below the sea, submarines became a part of the Navy during World War II. While experiments began in the late 1800s and during the Civil War, they did not become a large part of the Navy inventory until World War II. At that point, subs became necessary for surveillance and rescue, even though they were also armed.
With the advent of the airplane, the Naval ships became vital stations for the Airforce as well. As a result, the Navy modified ships into floating landing strips. Today, joint Naval and Airbases such as Pearl Harbor-Hickam provide the country with sea and air defense fleets.
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City Park, Sunday Farmers Market in New Orleans
October 13, 2024
8 am - 12 pm
New Orleans City Park
Tad Gormley Stadium
Marconi Drive @ Navarre Ave.
Directions and Parking
The Sunday Market is located in the parking lot of Tad Gormley Stadium at the corner of Marconi and Navarre. While the parking lot is closed off to house the market, there is plenty of parking along Marconi and surrounding streets. Please be diligent about following parking signs and only park in clearly marked spaces with perpendicular markings. DO NOT park in the bike lanes, as this makes our market space unsafe to bikers and pedestrians and threatens our ability to continue operating the market here. No parking allowed on the neutral ground. Please don't pull up into the market driveway for recycling pick ups or drop offs. Thank you for understanding!
RTA Bus Route 27: Louisiana passes right by market! Click here to view more details about route 27.
No Cash? No Problem!
All of our vendors accept cash and tokens. Swipe for tokens on-site at the orange Welcome Tent with debit, credit, or EBT SNAP.
Shop with SNAP!
Market Umbrella implements fresh food incentive programs such as Market Match, which doubles SNAP dollars spent at market for the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables. Starting January 1st, 2023, market match will be unlimited, allowing us to match each EBT dollar being swiped for on-site at the orange Welcome Tent.
Between June and the end of November, certified market vendors accept Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers for both seniors and WIC participants. Market Umbrella is able to double FMNP benefits with tokens on-site at the Welcome Tent.
City Park Vendors Scheduled for
Sunday
5D Natural Farm
Amorphous Gardens
Anna Marie Seafood
Buttery Spell
Candlestick Bakery
Casa Borrega
Coffee Science
Costantini Pasta
Crisp Farms
Delightful Merriment
Faust Farms
Fat Cat Farm
Fresh Fruit Sensations
Helen's House Bread for the Soul
Honest Foods
Isabel's Produce & Tamales
Johndales Farm
JuiceSEE
La Vie En Rose
Leo's Bread
Louisiana's Best Kettlecorn
Mizell Farms
Monica's Okra World
Mycelium Express
Nola Botanical Tea
Paella NOLA
Paw Paw's Donuts
Pearl River Pastures
Pickled NOLA
Poché Family Farm
Powers Beekeepers
Riverboat Coffee
Rose Wagon Ranch
Roulaison Distilling Co
Sam Sprouts
Sassy Cajun Spices
Take Box
T&R Dairy
Things N Stuff
Too Tall
VEGGI Farmers Cooperative
White Oaks
White Sand Homestead
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Enjoy the Outdoors at Audubon Louisiana Nature Center
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Audubon Louisiana Nature Center
11000 Lake Forest Blvd
New Orleans LA 70127
Notes regarding time
Trails are open Monday - Saturday. Interpretive Center Thursday and Saturday 10 am - 2pm. Ranger Programs Saturdays at 11 am.
Description
The walking trails are open at Audubon Nature Center so take your kids on a nice little hike! Audubon Louisiana Nature Center is a cherished community resource. Located adjacent to Joe Brown Park in New Orleans East on 86 acres of hardwood bottomland forest, its creation was a project of the Junior League of Greater New Orleans, opening March 23, 1980. The Main Boardwalk and Adventure Trail (and restrooms) are open Mon-Sat 8:30 am - 3:00 and are monitored by rangers. The Interpretaive Center is open Thursdays & Saturdays 10 am - 2pm and the Ranger Programs are on Saturdays at 11:00 am. Click here to learn more.
Who
Everyone - family friendly.
Cost
FREE
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Let’s have a pile of fun picking pumpkins at Mrs Heather’s. We are open 9 to 5 everyday until Nov 8,2024
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20 years of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture GardenThis year, the New Orleans Museum of Art celebrates 20 years of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, one of the city's favorite places for discovery, wonder, and respite. Free and open to all, NOMA's Besthoff Sculpture Garden features world-class artwork from the 19th century to the present day, all set within the unique landscape of South Louisiana.
Open seven days a week, 10 am–6 pm.
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Travel Back in Time with Dinosaurs at Audubon Zoo
till - Nov. 17, 2024 | Daily 10AM - 5PM (Last entry 4:30PM)
Experience the awe-inspiring world of the pre-historic era with our spectacular collection of over 50 life-size, lifelike dinosaurs. This must-see exhibit at Audubon Zoo is perfect for dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages.
Stroll through our immersive outdoor adventure at your own pace and marvel at the wonders of 65 million years ago. Encounter iconic dinosaurs such as the Tyrannosaurus Rex, Velociraptor, Brachiosaurus, and Stegosaurus. Don't miss this thrilling journey into the past!
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Find Paw Paw’s Donuts at 619 Pink St. Thursday through Sunday, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Paw Paw’s Donuts continues its Sunday appearances at the Crescent City Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon at Tad Gormley Stadium (Marconi at Navarre).
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Harahan Farmers Market
- weekly on Sunday
- Address: 6601 10th Street, Harahan, LA
- Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Price: FREE
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Join us here at Palmettos on Sundays from
10 am to 3 pm for an authentic
Louisiana Jazz Brunch.
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JAZZ BRUNCH HOURS
SUN0AY
10 am – 3 pm
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Prefer to make your reservation via phone?
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SUNDAY
12:30PM DOYLE COOPER BAND
5PM SAZERAC JAZZ BAND
8PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/MIKE FULTON
MONDAY
1PM MATINEE ALL STARS BAND
5PM TIN MEN
8PM RICHARD SCOTT AND FRIENDS
TUESDAY
1PM RICHARD "PIANO" SCOTT
5PM COLIN MYERS ORCHESTRA (ZACK LANGE BAND 10/15)
8PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/JAMIL SHARIF
WEDNESDAY
1PM RICHARD "PIANO" SCOTT
5PM BOURBON STREET STARS
8PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/KEVIN RAY CLARK (w/GUNHILD CARLING 10/16)
THURSDAY
12PM RICHARD "PIANO" SCOTT
2PM DOYLE COOPER BAND
5PM JOHN SAAVEDRA BAND
8PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/KEVIN RAY CLARK (W/GUNHILD CARLING 10/17)
FRIDAY
12:30PM RICHARD "PIANO" SCOTT (DANNY RUBIO'S POCKET BAND 10/25)
2:30PM SAM FRIEND JAZZ BAND
6PM WOODIS/LANGE BAND (10/4&18)) SAM LOBLEY BAND ( 10/11&10/25)
9PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/KEVIN RAY CLARK (W.GUNHILD CARLING 10/18)
SATURDAY
12:30PM RICHARD "PIANO" SCOTT
2:30PM STEVE DETROY BAND
6PM BOURBON MATINEE JAZZ BAND W/CHUCK BRACKMAN
9PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/JAMIL SHARIF
Kevin Ray Clark
Clark Entertainment Consultants, LLC
619 23rd Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
contact: kevinclarkentertainment@gmail.com
website: www.kevinrayclark.com
nightcrawlers website: www.neworleansnightcrawlersbrassband.com
Music Director
Fritzel's Jazz Pub
"Bourbon Street's oldest jazz club"
733 Bourbon Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
www.Fritzelsjazz.com
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Antoine's Restaurant
We're excited to announce our new Fall Lunch Special
Two delicious courses (with options) for only $24 a person. And, of course, the option to add on our Bottomless Beverage Feature. Available Mondays, Thursdays & Fridays.
Walk-ins welcome! For reservations, call (504) 581-4422
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flabbergasted pronunciation: fluh-bur-gas-tid
Definition: to be extremely surprised or shocked
Origin: The origin of flabbergasted is uncertain, but it is believed to be a combination of the words "flabby" and "aghast," both of which mean limp or weak and terrified or horrified, respectively.
Example: When I found out that I had won the lottery, I was completely flabbergasted.
Astonished is a synonym for flabbergasted, which means to be extremely surprised or shocked. When someone is astonished, they are amazed or astounded by something unexpected. The difference between the two is that "astonished" is a milder form of surprise, while "flabbergasted" implies a more intense and overwhelming feeling of shock or amazement. Astonished can be used to describe a variety of situations, from discovering a hidden talent to seeing an incredible sight for the first time. Overall, both words convey a sense of awe and wonder, but flabbergasted is reserved for those moments that truly leave us speechless.
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Warren A Bell is with Julius Evans and 6 others
at St Louis Cemetery No 2.
· New Orleans
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"BURIED HISTORY: Finding Our Past" is back this month on WYES New Orleans, starting tonight @ 9:30PM and through their All Saints Day schedule. It's my half-hour tale of uncovering forgotten family history at St. Louis Cemetery II, with a plea for more of y'all to rediscover your ancestors' buried history right there. Here's their schedule:
Sunday, Oct. 13 @ 10:30am
Wednesday, Oct. 16 @ 10:30pm
Saturday, Oct. 26 @ 5:30pm
Wednesday, Oct. 30 @ 3:30pm
Saturday, Nov. 2 @ 5pm
Sunday, Nov. 3 @ 10:30am
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Sunday, October 13
Northshore Beer Festival
Get ready to chill and sip on the best craft beers from local breweries at the Northshore Beer Festival!
Date and time
Sunday, October 13 · 11am - 3pm CDT
Location
Mandeville Trailhead
675 Lafitte Street Mandeville, LA 70448
Show map
Refund Policy
Contact the organizer to request a refund.
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.
About this event
Event lasts 4 hoursWelcome to the Northshore Beer Festival! Get ready to experience an array of craft beers from local breweries. Join us for a day filled with great brews, tasty food trucks, and live music. Whether you're a beer aficionado or just enjoy a cold one, there's something for everyone. Indulge in unique flavors, chill out with friends, and soak up the festival vibes. Don't miss out on this celebration of all things beer!
We are thrilled to announce that proceeds from the event will benefit the Miracle League Northshore, which is a local Covington non-profit whose mission is to promote the health and well being of children with disabilities, provide opportunities for able-bodied children to learn and interact alongside those with disabilities, while developing community awareness and support for children with disabilities through organized sports leagues.
https://www.miracleleaguenorthshore.org/northshorebeerfestival.html
We are grateful to Gnarly Barley, our title sponsor, and look forward to seeing everyone in October!
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The 17th annual Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival
Lafayette Square Park | October 11-13
Admission is free and open the public!
Lafayette Square Park 602 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, La 70130
live Music schedule
Sunday, October 13
Camp Street Stage
11:00 pm to 12:00 pm Sunpie Barnes & the LA Sunspots
1 :00 pm to 2:00 pm Mitch Woods & his Rocket 88s
3:15 pm to 4:30 pm James Rivers Movement
5:45 pm to 7:00 pm Little Freddie King
St. Charles Ave. Stage
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Billy Iuso
2:00 pm to 3:15 pm Eric Lindell
4:30 pm to 5:45 pm Kenny Neal
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Leyla McCalla
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NORTHERN ITALIAN HOTSPOT OSTERIA LUPO TO LAUNCH WEEKEND BRUNCH
Enjoy specialty dishes and handcrafted cocktails on Saturdays & Sundays, 11AM - 3PM
Since opening its doors in Spring 2023, Osteria Lupo — Uptown’s Northern Italian restaurant from co-owners Chef Brian Burns and Reno De Ranieri – has become the perfect perch for sophisticated, yet approachable dining and/or cocktails with friends. Just in time for the Summer season, the restaurant is thrilled to announce weekend brunch starting on Saturday, Available every Saturday and Sunday from 11AM - 3PM, visitors will enjoy new Italian-inspired dishes, signature favorites, and specialty cocktails.
Osteria Lupo's brunch will offer a curated selection of dishes to provide a unique and memorable dining experience without breaking the bank. Main brunch plates feature unique options like the Lupo Frittata with Pesto Trapanese, pea tendrils, and provolone piccante; Eggs in Purgatory with arrabbiata, grilled focaccia, and ricotta salad; Grilled Hanger Steak and Eggs with crispy potatoes and salsa verde; Royal Red Shrimp with parmesan polenta, Calabrian chili butter, with a poached egg; Pane Perduto with rose water berries and lemon curd; Lupo Breakfast Sandwich - brioche, Italian sausage, fontina, and an egg; and a Tuna Sandwich - focaccia, soft herbs, and pickled pepper aioli.
Diners can still enjoy Osteria's signature antipasti, pastas, and pizzas. The brunch menu will include the Summer Melon Salad with prosciutto and herbed honey; Burrata con Panna with pistachio, aged balsamic, and grilled focaccia; Bucatini Carbonara with guanciale, pecorino, a poached egg, and bottarga; Radiatori with Louisiana blue crab, basil, and parmesan; Spicy Rigatoni alla Vodka with crispy garlic and Calabrian chili; Pizza Bianca with guanciale, potato, and a sunny egg; and 24-Month Prosciutto di San Danielle Pizza - fior di latte and basil.
No brunch is complete without a selection of handcrafted cocktails. Brunch libations include Hieronymus — pear, hibiscus, lavender, and prosecco; Bloody Mary — house bloody mary and Titos; La Mola — cimarron blanco tequila, Aperol, citrus, and bitters; Matralia —red wine, amaro, and cola; and an Espresso Martini with espresso, Borghetti, and Meletti amaro.
Weekend brunch will take place every Saturday and Sunday from 11AM - 3PM, starting on Saturday, June 1st. Osteria Lupo is located at 4609 Magazine Street. For additional information, please visit www.osterialupo.com or by calling (504) 273-1268. Reservations can be made on Resy.
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SUNDAY october 13
OPEN AT 11:00 aM
Aaron Levinson & friends
11:00am-1:00pm
YOUSE
1:30PM-5:00PM
MIDNIGHT BRAWLERS
5:30PM-8:30PM
ED WILLS BLUES 4 $ALE
9:00PM-12:00AM
MONDAY october 14
OPEN AT 1:00 PM
the rug cutters
1:00PM-5:00PM
jon roniger band
5:30pm-9:30pm
LES GETREX AND CREOLE COOKIN'
9:00PM-12:00AM
TUESDAY october 15
OPEN AT 1:00 PM
the villains
1:15pm-5:00pm
GISELLE ANGUIZOLA QUARTET
5:30PM-8:30PM
CAITIE B.
& THE HAND ME DOWNS
9:00PM-12:00AM
WEDNESDAY october 16
OPEN AT 1:00 PM
j.j. and the a-ok's
1:00pm-5:00pm
boardwalker & the 3 finger swingers
5:30PM-8:30PM
THE QUEEN & FRIENDZ
9:00PM-12:00AM
THURSDAY october 17
OPEN AT 1:00 PM
CRISTINA KAMINIS & THE MIX
caleb nelson & his hot 5
1:00pm-5:00pm
the second lions
5:30PM-8:30PM
WOLFE JOHNS BLUES
9:00PM-12:00AM
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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.
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Pumpkin Patch at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
1031 South Carrollton
New Orleans LA 70118
504-866-0123
Notes regarding time
Monday - Friday 3 - 7:00pm; Saturday - Sunday 9am - 7:00pm - ends on October 30
Description
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church pumpkin patch has thousands of pumpkins! The pumpkin patch is a fundraiser to help support their many great programs. Please come by and pick out your perfect pumpkin. You'll find every shape and size!! Have your cameras ready for the photo op at this fun patch. Pumpkin prices are based on weight. Hours are Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Call 504-866-0123 to confirm hours and to ask about special times for school groups during the day. September 22 - October 30, 2023.
Who
Everyone
Cost
Pumpkin prices vary depending on weight.
How
Just show up. For more information, click here for the church's Facebook page or call 504-866-0123.
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BRICK CONVENTION
Tickets are selling out! New Orleans Brick Convention LEGO Fan Expo is coming to the Alario Center on October 13! Tickets only $15 online and selling out fast!
DON’T MISS:
* LIFE-SIZE LEGO DISPLAYS
* MEET & GREETS WITH LEGO ARTISTS
* BRICK PITS
* VENDORS, selling anything and everything LEGO
Come join us October 13 in New Orleans!
CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO FIND TICKET PRICES AND PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE:
www.brickconvention.com/neworleans
Purchasing tickets online before the event guarantees entry in case of sell out
If you love LEGO, you cannot miss this!
* See massive models
* Meet professional LEGO artists
* Incredible LEGO Star Wars Creations
* Build with thousands of LEGO bricks at the hands-on brick pits
* LEGO minifigures
* Witness LEGO cities and spaceships
* Shop Hard-to-Find LEGO sets, accessories, and more!
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The Woodland Church, located in Algiers, will be open until October 31. Guests at Woodland Church's pumpkin patch will not only be treated to their supply of pumpkins, but also a slew of Halloween-themed games,
Every Saturday starting on the 12th, Woodland will a story time session, as well as multiple activities—all fall-themed and perfect for young kids.
Woodland Church
5837 Berkley Dr., (504) 394-7877
wcnola.org
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Pontchartrain Park
5701 Press Drive New Orleans, LA 70126
When is Gentilly Fest?
Sunday, Oct 13th: Noon -8pm
Where is the Fest?
Pontchartrain Park
5701 Press Dr. New Orleans, LA 70126
Do you have Handicapped Parking?
Yes, but you MUST have proper ID or license plate not the hang tag you borrowed from a friend
Do you have a VIP section?
Yes
Can I bring my pet? Dog, cat, bird, snake, monkey?
Sorry, NO animals allowed!
Do you accept credit cards at the festival?
Yes
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Here’s the Saints’ full 2024 schedule in list format
Regular season
Week 6: vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers, noon, Sunday, Oct. 13 (FOX)
Week 7: vs Denver Broncos (Thursday Night Football), 7:15 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 17 (Amazon)
Week 8: at Los Angeles Chargers, 3:05 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 27 (FOX)
Week 9: at Carolina Panthers, noon, Sunday, Nov. 3 (CBS)
Week 10: vs. Atlanta Falcons, noon, Sunday, Nov. 10 (FOX)
Week 11: vs. Cleveland Browns, noon, Sunday, Nov. 17 (FOX)
Week 12: BYE
Week 13: vs. Los Angeles Rams, 3:05 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 1 (FOX)
Week 14: at New York Giants, noon, Sunday, Dec. 8 (FOX)
Week 15: vs. Washington Commanders, noon, Dec. 15 (FOX)
Week 16: at Green Bay Packers (Monday Night Football), 7:15 p.m., Monday, Dec. 23 (ESPN)
Week 17: vs. Las Vegas Raiders, noon, Sunday, Dec. 29 (FOX)
Week 18: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, TBD, Saturday or Su
nday, Jan. 4-5. (TBD)
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SECOND LINE PARADE THIS WEEKEND, OCTOBER 13, 1 P.M.:
PRINCE AND LADY OF WALES
START: 3821 Annunciation, up Annunciation to Marengo
RIGHT TURN: On Marengo and back to St. Charles
PICKUP: Queen Charlene and continue down St. Charles to Louisiana
LEFT: Turn on Louisiana and back to 2119 Louisiana (Sandpiper Lounge)
STOP: Sandpiper Lounge
CONTINUE: Down Louisiana to LaSalle, right on LaSalle and down to Washington to Third St.
END: Third Street to corner of Dryades, out Third to St. Charles Ave, up St. Charles to Washington
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Get ready for a spook-tacular Halloween experience with The New Orleans Spring Fiesta Association's 'Spirits of New Orleans Halloween and Garden Tour!' This one-of-a-kind tour takes you through hauntingly fabulous homes, complete with spine-tingling scares and eerie encounters. Put on your best creepy attire and come ready for a night of thrills! Visit www.springfiestnola.com for more information and to purchase tickets.
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Pumpkin Patch at St. Augustines Episcopal Church
St. Augustine's Episcopal Church
3412 Haring Road
Metairie LA 70006
504-887-4801
Notes regarding time
Mon - Fri 12pm - 8pm; Sat - Sun 9am - 8pm
Description
St. Augustine's Episcopal Church continues a tradition for the 26th year with their pumpkin patch. Choose from a wide variety of pumpkins of many colors, shapes and sizes. Baked good, jewelry and Halloween masks will be for sale too for this annual fundraiser. Please note times: Mon - Fri 12pm - 8pm; Sat - Sun 9am - 8pm.
Who
Everyone
Cost
Prices vary.
How
Just show up. Questions? Call 504-887-4801; https://www.facebook.com/StAugustinesPumpkinPatch/
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Mermaid Lounge Reunion & Tribute
October 13th | The Broadside
1994 The Mermaid Lounge opens...
2004 The Mermaid Lounge closes...
2011 1st Mermaid Lounge Reunion @ Siberia and Hi Ho Lounge...
2016 2nd Mermaid Lounge Reunion @ the Truckfarm...
And now...
Join us as we celebrate 30 years since the Mermaid opened and 20 years since the Mermaid closed, and a curtain call for the Mermaid family members that have taken their final bow.
This show features many of your favorite bands and singers on THREE stages and benefits the NOMC!
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Nickel-A-Dance Fall 2024 Season to Begin on Frenchmen Street
by: OffBeat Staff
The fall 2024 season of Nickel-A-Dance, a beloved free traditional jazz concert series, is set to begin on September 29. For over three decades, Nickel-A-Dance has brought live jazz to the public, offering an afternoon of family-friendly entertainment on Sundays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. This year, the series moves to a new location at Favela Chic, located at 525 Frenchmen Street, continuing its tradition on this famous music corridor.
Originally started in 1994, Nickel-A-Dance has become a staple for fans of New Orleans jazz who may not frequent nightclubs. It attracts a diverse crowd, including children, families, and seniors, all coming together to celebrate traditional jazz as America’s original dance music. This fall’s lineup will feature some of the city’s most renowned jazz musicians.
Next, on October 13, Mark Braud and His Sunday Night All-Stars will take the stage. Braud, part of the musical Brunious and Santiago families, has been a fixture in the New Orleans jazz scene since his youth. He has performed with Harry Connick Jr., Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and many other notable artists. His band will bring a blend of traditional jazz and contemporary flair to the series.
Lars Edegran and The Palm Court Jazz All-Stars are set to perform on October 20. Edegran, originally from Sweden, has been a New Orleans resident since 1966 and is known for his versatility on piano, guitar, and banjo. He has worked with jazz greats like Earl Hines and George Lewis, and his band will showcase the best of New Orleans traditional jazz.
The fall series will conclude on October 27 with Gregg Stafford and The Jazz Hounds. Stafford, a respected trumpeter and vocalist, has led several prominent New Orleans jazz bands, including Danny Barker’s Jazz Hounds and the Young Tuxedo Brass Band. He has dedicated his career to preserving the musical traditions of New Orleans and remains an active figure in the city’s jazz community.
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617 Piety Street Suite B, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 301-3222
Specials
Sunday October 13th
Weekend Special - Pork Shank
11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Tuesday October 15th
Trivia Night in the Biergarten
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
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Preservation Hall's Summer Residency at the Toulouse Theatre
~ 615 Toulouse Street in the historic Toulouse Theatre
~ Nightly performances
~Preseravation Hall is undergoing infrastructure upgrades to “ensure they are still around for years to come.”
~ concert times shift to:
Monday - Sunday, 5pm and 7:30pm
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Zombie Paintball Returns to NOLA Motorsports Park in Avondale
07:00 October 04, 2024
By: Charles Andre Blanchard
Celebrate the Spooky Season
Beginning October 10 and extending until November 2, attendees to Zombie Paintball can celebrate the Halloween season with a monstrous bang (and potentially satisfy their need for speed).
Festivities
This popular seasonal activity once again returns to the premier racing facility in Avondale, this time with an enhanced festival area and zombie-hunting scenes, courtesy of their new partnership with Mardi Gras Productions. The 20-minute experience includes a bus ride to designated target stations, where riders will test their accuracy and try to defeat all the zombie enemies. They are also given a chance to reload their guns and go back through the stations before finishing.
Guests can also explore nearby festivities to celebrate the Halloween season. Food trucks will be present, along with stations for pumpkin carving and face painting. Local craft vendors and more themed-attractions make this a great family-friendly stop this Halloween. For the adults, drink specials will also be offered on several days.
NOTE: The only targets are the zombies. Attendees will not be harmed or shot at. However, children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
Pricing & Packages
General admission begins at $22 per person and includes a rental paintball gun and 150 rounds of ammo.
For $45, Guests can purchase the Zombie Paintball + Karting package, which includes the aforementioned rental gun and ammo but also an added go-kart session on the NOLA Motorsports track.
Have a large group? NOLA Motorsports also offers a $650 party package. With this, up to 28 people can skip the line and each receive a commemorative bandana before boarding a private bus and being given the accompanying rental guns and ammo.
For tickets, visit the NOLA Motorsports Park's box office or their website.
Hours & Dates of Operation
The attraction will be open from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the following days:
- Oct. 10 - 12
- Oct. 17 - 19
- Oct. 24 - 27
- Oct. 30 - Nov. 2
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If you’re craving chills and thrills this Halloween, New Orleans Nightmare is the spot for fear-filled fun. Get ready for a night that’ll leave you screaming for more!
Dates and times sell out in advance and prices increase closer to the event. Secure your tickets early for the best prices.
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Dear CCCMF Friends and Fans,
This big day is finally here - planes have landed, rehearsals have been underway all week, and outreach work has already begun, Like all of CCCMF's concerts, this performance is FREE (no tickets required) and open to the public.
It's all part of CCCMF's Ninth Season, "Brandenburg and Beyond," October 11 - 20, 2024!
All of the info for tonight and for the rest of this season's seven Free Public Concerts and Festival Artists can be found at crescentcitychambermusicfestival.com. Please take a look at what we have coming up this season, and we hope to see you at one or many of these seven special performances!
Below is a list of our Free Public Concerts so you can mark your calendars and make sure not to miss a single one:
Sunday, October 13, 2024, 5:30 PM, Felicity Church
Monday, October 14, 2024, 7:30 PM, Dixon Concert Hall, Tulane University
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 7 PM, Urban South Brewery
Friday, October 18, 2024, 7:30 PM, Saint Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church
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Louisiana
Nicholas Bondick
The LSU Tigers and Ole Miss Rebels will renew their historic rivalry today, October 12th, 2024, in a matchup that has been played every year since 1945, following a two-year break during World War II. The series stands with LSU leading overall, holding 65 wins (.598), Ole Miss with 42 wins (.396), and 4 ties. Heading into today's game, Ole Miss holds a 1-game win streak, having defeated LSU in 2023.
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A HAUNTED DINNER
Indulge in a chilling, spine tingling evening of ghostly encounters and exquisite gourmet dining at The Haunted Dinner, situated within the historic Kelsto Club in the French Quarter. A Music Lounge and Cabaret Bar featuring the sexy Chanteuse bombshell Gennifer Flowers. The venue's past as the Soule Mansion, dating back to 1829, sets the stage for an immersive paranormal experience. Enjoy a mouth-watering meal crafted by Chef Trudy Alexander, featuring Red Bean soup, Shrimp Remoulade Salad, Blackened Fish or Chicken, Jambalaya, and Green Beans, all leading up to French Quarters pLeah's famous Pralines with Ice cream for dessert. The $100 per person event (excluding beverages) takes place every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening. Guest assemble, beginning at 7pm in the Kelsto Club, then escorted up the Spiral
Staircase to the Haunted Dining Chamber. Secure your spot by texting Kitsy Adams at 504-495-8383.
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Murder for Two is the perfect blend of music, mayhem, and murder!
Le Petit Theatre616 Saint Peter Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
Box Office:504-522-2081 x1
October 12, 17, 18, 19 7:30pm
October 13, 19, 20 2pm
In this hilarious 90-minute show, two performers play 13 roles – not to mention the piano – in a witty and winking homage to old-fashioned murder mysteries. ONE ACTOR investigates the crime. THE OTHER plays all of the suspects. And THEY BOTH play the piano. You won’t want to miss this killer musical comedy!
Officer Marcus Moscowicz is a small town policeman with dreams of making it to detective. One fateful night, shots ring out at the surprise birthday party of Great American Novelist Arthur Whitney and the writer is killed…fatally. With the nearest detective an hour away, Marcus jumps at the chance to prove his sleuthing skills – with the help of his silent partner, Lou. But whodunit? Did Dahlia Whitney, Arthur’s scene-stealing wife, give him a big finish? Is Barrette Lewis, the prima ballerina, the prime suspect? Did Dr. Griff, the overly-friendly psychiatrist, make a frenemy? Marcus only has a short amount of time to find the killer and make his name before the real detective arrives…and the ice cream melts!
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CLUE: ONSTAGE
A stage play based on the 1985 movie and the classic board game
Westwego Performing Arts Theatre
177 Sala Avenue in Westwego, LA
Thursdays-Sundays from October 4-13, 2024
Thursday, Fridays, Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. / Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
Clue: On Stage
OCTOBER , 2024
Sat-Oct 12-7:30pm Tickets »
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Skate Country, located at 1100 Terry Parkway in Terrytown,
Skate Country is open from 8-11 p.m. on Thursdays, 7-10 p.m. on Fridays and from 1-10 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Admission prices range from $8 to $15, and skate rentals are $5.
Skate Country’s schedule offers the following events:
- “Adult Night” from 8-11 p.m. Thursdays
- “Top Music Chart Night” from 7-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday
- “Family Matinee” from 1-3:30 p.m. and 4-6:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
“Sunday Night Skate” from 7-10 p.m. Sunday.
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New Orleans, LA 70116
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Takin' It to the Streets
Weekly Brass Band events:
Mondays - Big 6 Brass Band at Da Jump Off Lounge (1901 N. Claiborne Ave.) - 9pm
Tuesdays - TBC Brass Band at Maple Leaf Bar (8316 Oak St.) - 9pm
Tuesdays - Sporty's Brass Band at Hi Ho Lounge (2239 St. Claude Ave) - 9pm
Tuesdays - Brass Band at Rabbit Hole (1228 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.) - 10pm
Wednesdays - New Breed Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 9:30pm
Thursdays - Brass-A-Holics at Jazz Playhouse (300 Bourbon St.) - 7:30pm
Thursdays - Where Y'At Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 9pm
Fridays - Sporty's Brass Band at Brass Hall (1104 Decatur St.) - 9pm
Fridays - Trumpet Slim & Brass Flavor at Blue Nile Balcony Room (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm
Saturdays - Marigny Street Brass Band at Blue Nile Balcony Room (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm
Saturdays - City of Trees Brass Band at Maison (508 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm
Sundays - Brass Band Sundays at Treme Hideaway (1234 N. Claiborne) - 10pm
Sundays - Street Legends Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10:30pm
Sundays - Hot 8 Brass Band at the Howlin' Wolf (907 S. Peters St) - 10:30pm
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NATIONAL YORKSHIRE PUDDING DAY
National Yorkshire Pudding Day is celebrated on October 13 in the United States and honors a traditional English dish brought over by immigrants.
Not to be confused with a dessert, Yorkshire Pudding is a traditional English dish similar to a popover. The dish is made from a batter and usually served with roast meat and gravy. Cooks in the north of England devised a means of using the fat that dropped into the dripping pans. They created a batter pudding while the meat roasted in the oven. In 1737, one such cook published a recipe for "A Dripping Pudding" in The Whole Duty of a Woman.
Make a good batter as for pancakes: put in a hot toss-pan over the fire with a bit of butter to fry the bottom a little then put the pan and butter under a shoulder of mutton, instead of a dripping-pan, keeping frequently shaking it by the handle and it will be light and savoury, and fit to take up when your mutton is enough; then turn it in a dish and serve it hot. ~ From The Whole Duty of a Woman.
In 1747, Hannah Glasse published similar instructions in The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy. She named the recipe 'Yorkshire Pudding.' Glasse received credit for re-inventing and renaming the original version of 'A Dripping Pudding."
These savory popovers open up a world of possibilities when it comes to fillings. While the gravy is traditional, don't hesitate to add cheese, eggs, your favorite protein, or an herby filling. If you have more of a sweet tooth, straying from the traditional by adding chocolate, caramel, or a cream cheese filling sounds perfect!
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What does “gaslighting” mean these days? 10 words born out of the screen
Published on October 12, 2024
Credit: Ron Lach
Ever caught yourself rolling your eyes at "spam" or a "Debbie Downer"? Guess what —those aren't just words; they're pop culture legends that were screen-born. These 10 everyday terms started as TV or movie dialogue jewels and leaped into our conversations, becoming universal labels for both old and new ideas. Let’s see how many of these words started as plot-critical concepts —and stuck!
1Spam
Credit: Hannes Johnson
Spam existed decades before the internet was even invented. Although back then it only referred to the pork-and-ham processed meat sold in cans (an abbreviation of "spiced ham"). The product had been circulating and consumed since 1937, when, in the 70s, the British group Monty Python made history with a sketch from their show Monty Python’s Flying Circus. It was about a bar catering to Vikings, where every dish included the canned meat, prompting the servers and customers to chant "spam" repeatedly and annoyingly.
The sketch became so popular that the cultural reference stuck in people’s minds. By the time electronic mail was born —and with it, tons of unsolicited, junky, repetitive messages — people already knew what to use the word for.
2Paparazzi
Credit: Brett Sayles
Even though intrusive journalists have been around for centuries, meddlesome photographers didn’t have a label until the 1960s. In Federico Fellini’s famous movie La Dolce Vita, there was an iconic character named Paparazzo. He was a freelance photographer who relentlessly followed celebrities to capture sensational images. His actions represented a new type of aggressive journalism that was emerging at the time, focused on capturing the private lives of public figures.
Over the years, Fellini revealed that he chose the name Paparazzo for the character because it sounded like a "buzzing insect, hovering, darting, stinging." The word is universally used today and even has the derivation "papped", for subjects that have been caught on camera by such photographers.
3To google
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By now, we are very used to new technologies swiftly becoming verbs. Even the Merriam-Webster dictionary accepts "DM" as a verb and a noun. There was a time, though, when the verbification of tech wasn’t so obvious. One of Google’s co-founders, Larry Page, first used the search engine’s name as a gerund in a 1998 mailing list, where he signed off: "Have fun and keep googling!"
However, the verb gained widespread popularity thanks to a 2002 episode of the famous show Buffy the Vampire Slayer. In it, a character asked Buffy if she had "googled" someone: the new term confused the others in the room. While the verb was likely emerging in many people’s vocabulary simultaneously, that scene helped solidify it for the masses. The American Dialect Society proceeded to choose the verb "google" as the "most useful word of 2002."
4Debbie Downer
Credit: Keenan Constance
It was the show Saturday Night Live that conceived this character who would get along with "Negative Nancy" and "Bob Bummer." In an episode that aired in 2004, comedian Rachel Dratch portrayed Debbie Downer, a woman who went to Disney World with her friends but was incapable of feeling joy and instead kept bringing up depressing topics.
The character was introduced along with a mocking jingle explaining her influence on her social group. The sketch was so celebrated that it became a recurring series in SNL, and the expression caught on. "Downer" had been in the English lexicon since the 19th century, but the idea of attaching it to a name to trademark the pessimistic attitude happened entirely in the scriptwriters’ room.
5Bucket List
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"Bucket list" has existed for decades to refer to unfinished business, or pending issues in ongoing projects. But it wasn’t until the 21st century that the term was given a new meaning for its association with the expression "kicking the bucket". A "bucket list" then came to signify a series of experiences a person wants to have within their lifetime.
The concept was popularized for the masses thanks to the success of the movie The Bucket List (2007). In it, the terminally-ill characters played by Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman teach the audience the value of fulfilling life’s wishes and whims. The touching concept then entered the vocabulary of millions around the world.
6Core Memory
Credit: Raj Rana
Although previously used to refer to computers, the term "core memories" only began to apply to humans thanks to an animated movie. In Pixar’s Inside Out (2015), the memories inside a girl’s mind are illustrated as a colorful system of orbs. The most treasured of those are called "core memories" and are created whenever the girl lives a deeply moving experience that helps solidify her identity.
Since the movie’s release, "core memories" has become a popular phrase on the internet, where people share real or imagined experiences to refer to events that left lasting impressions on their psyche and personality.
7Catfishing
Credit: Anil Sharma
We now use "catfishing" as the name for a type of online fraud: cases of financial or romantic deceit, where a fake online persona is created to lure victims. But, have you ever wondered how catfish —the fish— became tangled with these affairs?
In 2010, a producer called Nev Schulman released a documentary showing how he had been tricked in this way. One of the men interviewed about the case compared the event with a fabled deception from the fishing industry: placing an "impostor" catfish in a tank full of cod during shipping. The idea gave the documentary its title, and eventually led to a reality TV show of the same name, further cementing the concept's fame.
8My bad
Credit: Sarah Kilian
This is another expression that was once used informally in some social groups as slang. An early instance of its use was recorded in a 1956 interview with Louis Armstrong. However, it was in the ‘90s that the apologetic motto caught on massively. It’s believed that it became internationally widespread because of its casual inclusion in a scene from the 1995 movie Clueless. In it, the protagonist swerves in one of her first driving lessons, and softly apologizes with a quick "Oops! My bad!".
Although it has sparked debates over its grammatical correctness, "my bad" is now used in informal conversations as a synonym for "sorry" or "my fault."
9Friend-zone
Credit: Helena Lopes
Funnily enough, it was the show Friends that popularized the concept of "the friend zone." In the middle of the first season, which aired in 1994 to an audience of roughly 24 million viewers, Joey explains to Ross that romantic relationships hardly ever evolve from long-standing friendships. He introduces the expression with: "You are in the friend zone. You are major of the zone."
The term was quickly adopted and later used in other popular media, such as books and movies. Eventually, the words were verbified and also transformed to refer to both parts of the equation: the "friendzoner" and the "friendzonee."
10Gaslighting
Credit: Melody Zimmerman
This term, broadly used in psychology nowadays, originated in honor of Gas Light, a British play by Patrick Hamilton. In the play, a man attempts to manipulate his wife by slowly deceiving her and making her doubt her own mental sanity. One of his strategies is to dim the gas lights in their house little by little, but insisting that he hasn’t touched them when she accuses him.
This tactic, the most symbolic of the character’s actions, gave its name to the play and the subsequent 1994 film adaptation. The story became a classic example to illustrate this particular form of manipulation, which is now universally referred to as "gaslighting."
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The famous poet who wrote "The Raven" is Edgar Allan Poe.
Explanation: "The Raven" is a well-known poem about a man visited by a mysterious raven, and it is widely attributed to Edgar Allan Poe.
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October 13th Celebrated History
1775
The Continental Congress authorizes the first American naval force. Thus began the long and prestigious heritage of the United States Navy.
1860
Two technologies come together to take the first aerial photograph in the United States. Rising 1200 feet above Boston in Samuel Archer Kings' hot air balloon, photographer Wallace Black took glass plate photos of the city.
1884
The Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London is established as the prime meridian.
1903
The Boston Americans (also known as the Pilgrims) win the first modern-day World Series in the 8th game. They defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0.
1914
The U.S. Patent Office granted Garrett A Morgan patent No. US71569712A for a breathing hood. The invention was designed to protect firefighters as they entered smoke and flame engulfed buildings and led to some of the first gas masks used in World War I and II.
October 13th Celebrated Birthdays
Leon Leonwood Bean - 1872
In 1912, the outdoorsman and businessman founded L.L. Bean to sell "Maine Boots." Bean offered a 100% guarantee on his product, a policy the company still honors today.
Arna Bontemps - 1902
The educator, poet, librarian, and advocate published several short stories and poems. He also contributed to the Harlem Renaissance and is considered one of the great historians of Black culture.
Herbert Lawrence Block (Herblock) - 1908
The political cartoonist's extensive career spanned 72 years. Covering 15 presidential administrations from Warren G. Harding to George W. Bush, Herblock's political commentary covered a wide variety of subjects. From the stock market crash and the Great Depression to wars, scandals, and social issues, Block saw it all.
Dorothy Bolden - 1923
As a civil rights leader, Bolden founded the National Domestic Worker's Union of America in 1968. The organization and its founder gave voice to Black domestic workers around the country. Bolden's mission strived to improve working conditions by changing legislation, working with employers to develop better relationships, and being an instrumental part of the community.
Margaret Thatcher - 1925
From 1979 to 1990, Thatcher served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. She was also the first woman to lead a Western democracy. Throughout her administration, she was one of the most respected and controversial leaders in the world.
Paul Simon - 1941
The American musician and singer-songwriter rose to popularity in the duo Simon & Garfunkel. From the song "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and the "Sound of Silence" during his duo days to his album Graceland, he's earned numerous awards.
Jerry Rice - 1962
The first-round NFL draft pick played 20 seasons with four different teams. As a highly talented wide receiver, he earned three Super Bowl championship with the San Francisco 49ers as well as numerous awards.
Nancy Kerrigan - 1969
As an Olympic figure skater, Kerrigan earned bronze in the 1992 Olympic Games in Albertville, France. In 1994 at the Lillehammer, Norway, despite an injury inflicted on her knee by a hitman, she earned silver.
Sacha Baron Cohen - 1971
The comedian, actor and producer creates edgy and bizarre characters, many of whom he portrays in serious storylines. Some of his most well-known characters include Borat and Brüno in films by the same name and Thénardier in Les Misérables.
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Martin Marietta/Lockheed Martin Fuel Tank for The Space Shuttle January 5,1972 until August 31,2011
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They All Asked For You
This 1950s-era photo shows a family being entertained by a hippo at the Audubon Zoo. The drab brick buildings that housed the animals were just as cramped as the outdoor spaces the animals were permitted to inhabit. When the Audubon Nature Institute transformed the zoo in 1972 into one of the finest zoological parks in the country.
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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
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Comedy House New Orleans
The most unique comedy show in New Orleans is The Open Mic From Hell, hosted by Chris Trew (as seen on MTV, Comedy Central, America's Got Talent)
CHNO ( Comedy house New Orleans)
609-610 Fulton St
New Orleans, LA 70130
Mon, September 30
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
(Entry at 7:30 pm)
The Open Mic From Hell is the most unique night of comedy in New Orleans.
Everything about the show is chaotic and unpredictable in the most beautifully hilarious way.
The list of performers? A total mystery.
The jokes they’ll tell? Nobody knows, not even them.
How does it work? Comedians sign-up on the list an hour before showtime. At least 13 names get pulled out of the bucket.
When a name gets pulled they come on stage and make a choice - do they do an entirely new set based on words from the audience, or a special challenge set.
Past challenges have had comics doing their set outside on the street, with noise canceling headphones on, and with a designated heckler in the crowd. We are always adding new, improved, and ridiculous challenges to the show.
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Contact: Erin Holmes,
erinholmes@vcpora.org
Laura Cayouette,
lauracayouette@aol.com
October 8, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Exclusive Press/Media Sneak Peek: "Wasted: Overtourism & the French Quarter"
New Orleans, LA – [October 8, 2024] – VCPORA (Vieux Carré Property Owners, Residents, and Associates),
in partnership with acclaimed filmmaker Laura Cayouette, is proud to present an exclusive sneak peek
screening of the upcoming feature-length documentary, "Wasted: Overtourism & the French Quarter." This
highly anticipated film delves into the complex phenomenon of overtourism in New Orleans' iconic French
Quarter, offering an eye-opening examination of the area’s over-reliance on the tourism industry and the quest
for a sustainable balance.
Wasted was recently accepted by the prestigious Big Syn International Film Festival, a sustainability film
festival in London that aims to inspire people to act on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Media and press attendees will be treated to a first look at a powerful narrative that focuses on the post-
pandemic reality of the French Quarter, as well as strategies for fostering economic diversification, preserving
cultural authenticity, and reinvigorating local residency.
Media Screening Details:
• Date: Monday, October 14
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• Time: Doors open at 3:30 pm, screening begins at 4:00 pm and will be followed by a Q&A session with
the filmmaker and selected interviewees
• Location: Historic New Orleans Collection William’s Research Center, 410 Chartres Street
• Reserve your seat: Email info@vcpora.org
• Additional media inquiries: ErinHolmes@vcpora.org
About the Film:
Four years in the making, "Wasted" shines a light on New Orleans' fragile balance between residents and
visitors in a post-COVID world. Through intimate interviews with French Quarter residents, business owners,
and culture bearers, the documentary explores the benefits and harms imposed by unbridled visitor numbers on
the 300-year-old neighborhood.
"Overtourism isn't just a buzzword," says Cayouette, best known for her role as Lara Lee Candie-Fitzwilly in the
locally filmed Django Unchained. "It's a reality that communities across the world are grappling with, and
nowhere is this more evident than in the French Quarter. We need to find a way forward that doesn't sacrifice
our culture for short-term gain."
Featuring interviews with Derrick Tabb, Harry Shearer, Dianne Honoré, and other local historians and
culture bearers, the film aims to spark conversation around the growing global discourse on Sustainable
Tourism and the urgent need for action. This sneak peek is in advance of the film’s premiere at 6:30 p.m.
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at Le Petit Theatre, 616 St. Philip Street in the French Quarter. Tickets for the general
public will be available lepetittheatre.com.
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VCPORA is a nonprofit organization advocating for the protection of the Vieux Carré as an international cultural treasure,
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Parran's Po-Boys of Kenner
Hungry? Red Beans and Rice Monday.
Kenner
2321 W Esplanade Ave 504-305-6422
Metairie
3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd 504-885-3416
Open 11-7:30 pm
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In Person Classes in New Orleans
Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm
"Shimmer" Bellydance Basics
For all levels. Ongoing
$60 per month or $18 drop in.
10 classes, used within 10 wk., $120
At: "The Movement Collective"
3921 St. Claude Ave, (Bywater)
New Orleans
Tamalyn Dallal
Movement Collective - New Orleans
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Come and dance...
Bring veils, zils, and your hips to do lots of shimmies.
$18 per class, $60 per month
10 classes for $120
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National Night Out Against Crime 2024
𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫, 𝟏𝟓 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟓:𝟑𝟎 𝐩.𝐦. 𝐭𝐨 𝟖 𝐩.𝐦. as the Harahan Police Department hosts our National Night Out Against Crime at the Harahan Playground located at 6601 10th Street.
Bring the whole family to meet your neighbors and members of the Harahan Police Department! Enjoy free food, entertainment, and engage with local agencies from across the region.
Last year we had a great turnout and are excited to see everyone again! If you are interested in donating items contact Kathleen Lewis at 504-737-4800.
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Aah, October, when New Orleans wakes up again for the Long Party. We have two seasons here; the second one starts October 1 and ends sometime in June. The weather is cooler now, everybody’s settling into their fall schedule, and now it’s time to get out and do stuff.
This month for me is mostly events with The New Orleans Guitar Masters as part of the 2024 Across The Pond Guitar Festival. Jimmy Robinson puts it together and it’s a really interesting show.
Jimmy has presented the festival for several years, featuring virtuoso guitarists from Europe, Canada and the U.S. with concerts in New Orleans, Atlanta, Amsterdam, and Covington, La. This year adds fantastic venues: The Manship Theater in Baton Rouge, and The 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis. Guests this year are Gavino Loche from Sardinia, Italy, Adrian Raso from Guelph, Canada, Layla Musselwhite, and The New Orleans Guitar Masters with John Rankin, Jimmy Robinson and Cranston Clements.
Here’s what I have so far:
Tuesday, October 15, sets at 7:30 and 9:30
Snug Harbor, Frenchmen St.,
2024 Across The Pond Guitar Festival
https://snugjazz.com/tm-event/across-the-pond-guitar-festival/
Wednesday, October 16, 7:30 PM
Manship theater, 100 Lafayette St., Baton Rouge.
2024 Across The Pond Guitar Festival
https://www.manshiptheatre.org/show/across-the-pond-guitar-festival
Saturday, October 19, 7 PM
100 Men Hall, 303 Union St., Bay St. Louis
2024 Across The Pond Guitar Festival
https://100menhall.com/
I will be playing “in the round” at the Ozone Songwriter Festival at 11a.m. Saturday, October 26 at the Trailhead (419 N. New Hampshire) in Covington. That particular stage is open from 11 to 4. This north shore event has many excellent writers, performers, and workshops in multiple venues, and it’s free! https://ozonemusic.org/
Here’s a performance schedule for ya: https://ozonemusic.org/festival/ozone-2024-fest-schedule/
Hold onto your seats, ladies and gents, because it’s finally time for Halloween/Thanksgiving/Christmas /Mardi Gras/French Quarter Fest/Jazz Fest season!
Best Wishes,
John
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Tulane Hospitality
Join us next Tuesday, October 15th, for a special celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month at Malkin Sacks Commons! In collaboration with Tugente, Brasa, Latina Unidas, and the African and Caribbean Student Association, we’re bringing you a night full of vibrant flavors with a special menu. Don’t miss out on this delicious cultural celebration—bring your friends and your appetite!
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- 6711 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA, United States, Louisiana
(504) 733-2248
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Lafreniere Park Farmers Arts Market
3000 Downs Blvd,
Metairie, LA 70003-3957,
United States
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German Coast
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Westbank Bridge Park
13825 River Rd, Luling, LA 70070-6219, United States
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The Basin Lakeview
152 W Harrison Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70124
Duration: 5 hr 45 min
Public
Join us for the best steaks in town! Our cast iron seared 8oz filet includes a garden salad and your choice of:
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Scalloped Potatoes
Creamed Spinach
Green Beans with Bacon
French Bread Medallions
Upgrade to the Caribbean Surf n Turf: a lobster tail and 8oz filet combo with salad, garlic mashed potatoes, and creamy spinach.
Enjoy half off wine bottles every Wednesday from 6pm to midnight!
Dine-in only
Wed, Oct 16
6:00 PM - 11:45 PM
Wed, Oct 23
6:00 PM - 11:45 PM
Wed, Oct 30
6:00 PM - 11:45 PM
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Wed, Nov 6
6:00 PM - 11:45 PM
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Wed, Nov 13
6:00 PM - 11:45 PM
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Wed, Nov 20
6:00 PM - 11:45 PM
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Wed, Nov 27
6:00 PM - 11:45 PM
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Wed, Dec 4
6:00 PM - 11:45 PM
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New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins Diboll Circle, City Park,
New Orleans, LA 70179
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MUSEUM
10 am–5 pm, Tuesday–Sunday*
BESTHOFF SCULPTURE GARDEN
10 am–6 pm, Seven Days a Week
CAFE NOMA
10 am–4 pm, Tuesday–Sunday, and Private Events
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Orleans Parish Appreciation Days 2024 On the second Wednesday of the month Orleans Parish residents with one proof of residency will get free admission with up to four guests to Audubon Zoo. On the third Wednesday of the month Orleans Parish residents with one proof of residency will get free admission with up to four guests to Audubon Insectarium. On the fourth Wednesday of the month Orleans Parish residents with one proof of residency will get free admission with up to four guests to Audubon Aquarium. *Program shifts up a week to account for Thanksgiving & Christmas break
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Save Our Cemeteries
Spend the night with Dracula, the Mummy, Frankenstein’s Monster and Save Our Cemeteries! Our favorite surf rock band, Shark Attack!!
The Monster Squad – Movie Fundraiser for Save Our Cemeteries! Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at the Broadside NOLA, 600 N. Broad Street, New Orleans, 70119. Spend the night with Dracula, the Mummy, Frankenstein’s Monster and Save Our Cemeteries! Our favorite surf rock band, Shark Attack!! will start things off at 6 pm.The festivities and movie will kick off at 7 pm. There will be a costume contest for you and your canine companions. After we hand out the awards for best dressed, we’ll turn into The Monster Squad on the big screen.Food, drinks, and craft vendors will abound! The Broadside is busy brewing up a specialty cocktail for all to enjoy. We’ll also host a raffle sponsored by local artisans and vendors (Anna’s, Dirty Coast, and more!), with winners announced after the movie. COST: Tickets are $15 until October 16, and $20 day of the show or at the door. This event will be held OUTSIDE so please dress appropriately. Seating can be limited so you might want to bring a chair or a blanket.The Monster Squad is rated PG-13. Proceeds benefit Save Our Cemeteries. The ONLY non-profit touring organization in New Orleans dedicated to cemetery preservation, promotion, restoration, and education.
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New Orleans Friends of Music is with Le Consort at Tulane University.
Kick off our 70th season with a performance by Le Consort on Wednesday, October 16 at 7:30p in Tulane University’s Dixon Hall. You save when you subscribe!
Limited tickets also remain for an opening night reception following the performance. Visit friendsofmusic.org for more information.
Concert Details
Venue: Tulane University, Dixon Hall
Time: 7:30pm (CST)
2024-25 Season Schedule:
Friends of Music is celebrating its 70th Season!
Join us for a special 70th Anniversary Celebration dinner with friends, artists, and supporters following the first performance of the season.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Immediately following the performance
Dixon Hall Room #115
Tickets - $75
Dinner & Wine included
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- 2024 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.
- Gates Open - 5:00pm
Performances - 6:00Thursday,
- Thursdays at Twilight is sponsored by
- the Louis and Virginia Clemente Foundation, Inc. with support from WWNO 89.9 FM.
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- October 17 | The New Orleans Mystics
- $15.00
- + fees
- October 24 | The Boogie Men
- $15.00
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- 609 Fulton St, New Orleans, LA 70130-1612, United States, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 444-9553
Thu, 17
9:00 pm - 10:15 pm
(Entry at 8:00 pm
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THURSDAYS ARE FOR LOCALS 🤍4557 N. Rampart Street, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
SPOTTED TONGUE is a new popup serving delicious veggie-forward Filipino food. We open at 4PM, drink specials at the bar. Come thru and if you’re local, don’t forget your ID! Free admission for Orleans Parish residents (plus Arabi & Chalmette!)
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FREE Admission to the Ogden Museum of Art for La. Residents
10:00 am
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Ogden Museum of
Southern Art
925 Camp St.
New Orleans LA 70130
If you are a Louisiana resident you can enjoy the Ogden Museum of Southern Art for free on Thursdays thanks to the Helis Foundation. Great museum with the largest and most comprehensive assemblage of Southern art in the world, establishing the Ogden Museum as the preeminent resource on art and culture of the South.
. Purchase tickets in advance.
Who
All ages
Cost
Free for La. Residents
How
RESERVE TIMED
TICKETS HERE
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2024 Full Moon schedule
(all times Eastern)
- 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
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.
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FALL RHYTHM & ROSES CONCERTS ANNOUNCED
The Historic BK House & Gardens is offering music afficionados a special treat this fall with a new Rhythm & Roses Concert Series, extending the popular spring concerts into September, October and November. beautifully manicured BK House Parterre Garden, 1113 Chartres Street.
Rhythm & Roses, presented by BK house neighbor and benefactor James Douglas Hislop, will run through Friday, November 1, except for October 11, and will feature a wide array of popular New Orleans talents. The opening concert will be presented in part by NOLAxNOLA.
Future dates include:
October 18: Helen Gillet and Rebelle Musique
October 25: Dusky Waters & Rachel Maxann
November 1: Jelly Joseph
Tickets are priced at $30 for nonmembers and $25 for BK members and are available at www.bkhouse.org. Food and beverages will be sold on site. Because beverage sales support on-going maintenance of the garden, outside beverages will not be permitted.
Concert-goers are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance due to anticipated popularity of the event and size of the historic setting. Limited seating will be provided; however, attendees may bring small chairs provided space allows.
at www.bkhouse.org.
Future events will include additional concerts, literary programs, and a holiday wine tasting. Information about BK membership, which provides for a discount to many Museum events, as well as current and upcoming events at the BK House may be found at www.bkhouse.org.
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WYES New Orleans
We are excited to share the date for our 2nd WYES PRESENTS MORGUS MADNESS—Friday, October 18. Last year's event was such a success, so we're planning on inviting all the ghouls and goblins back to WYES for another night of Morgus Halloween fun! Tickets are on sale now for $45 and include food from local restaurants and caterers, wine & beer, and live music from Consortium of Genius.
Special thank you to our fabulous event co-chairs Wendy Lodrig Bart and Cheryl Cotten and to our event committee!
Tickets & Costume Contest Details: https://wyesmorgus2.eventbrite.com
2nd Annual...WYES PRESENTS MORGUS MADNESS
Friday, October 18, 2024
7pm-10pm
WYES Studios | 916 Navarre Ave.
$45pp
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Join us for Fridays & Saturdays in 2024 !
October 18-19, 25-26, 2024
Fridays 4 pm–11 pm – Saturdays 1 pm–11 pm
New Orleans on Bayou St. John across from City Park
1700 Moss Street
New Orleans, LA 70119 Map
- Admission $10 at the gate (Cash or credit card). Children 11 and under free.
- German food: brats, sauerkraut, special dinners, variety of German cheeses, large Bavarian-style pretzels and German desserts.
- German drinks: Over 20 different German beers, about 9 different wines and over 20 different schnapps.
- Oompah Music, Dancing Chicken.
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6K race with route from the fest and inside the Fairgrounds. Sponsored by the New Orleans Track Club (Saturday October 12)
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A dog parade on Saturday, October 19. Register your dog here.
- Masskrugstemmen – Beer Stein Holding Contest, Daily
- Souvenir Shop featuring German items
- This year the gate and all booths will accept either credit card or cash.
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Mandeville Live! Free Friday Concert Series
Meet us at the Trailhead this Fall!
Mandeville, LA (September 18, 2024) – The City of Mandeville is excited to announce our Mandeville Live! Free Friday Fall Concert series lineup. The City will host 6 Free Concerts at the Trailhead, and guests are invited to pack their blankets, chairs and dancing shoes to join us on the following Fridays:
October 18 – Phunky Monkeys
October 25 – Sugar Shaker
November 1 – Deacon John
On October 11th WGNO we will be live and guests are invited to show their Mandeville spirit. The concerts are free to the public. Food trucks will provide food and drinks for purchase. We ask that attendees assist us in keeping the concerts free by supporting our vendor partners. Outside food, drinks, and coolers are not permitted. For additional information visit www.ExperienceMandeville.org or call 985-624-3148.
Mandeville Trailhead
985-624-3148
675 Lafitte Street
Mandeville, LA 70448
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Comedy House New Orleans
THE BEST COMEDY SHOW EVERY FRIDAY!
Get ready for a night of non-stop laughs with the BEST stand-up comedy in New Orleans every Friday! Tickets are selling fast – grab yours now before they're gone!
Don't miss out on the funniest night in town!
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Friday, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:00 PM (CT)NOPSI Hotel, New Orleans • New Orleans LA Get my tickets
NOPSI Hotel, New Orleans
- 317 Baronne Street New Orleans, LA 70112
- Friday
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TODAY AT 11 PM – 2 AM
Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers
Blue Nile
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COME IN FOR
WINE DOWN
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Wine Down Friday with one of the largest wine selections in the city.
With one of the largest selection of wines in the Greater New Orleans area, Langenstein's and Prytania Wine & Spirits has WINE DOWN FRIDAY.
Wine Down Friday is a weekly 10% discount on all bottles of wine purchased every Friday.
So join us every Friday to "Wine Down!"
The Wine Down Friday discount is limited to wine in stock at our three Langenstein's locations in Uptown, Old Metairie, River Ridge...and every Friday at Prytania Wine & Spirits too!
UPTOWN
1330 Arabella Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
Phone: (504) 899-9283 | Mon-Sat: 7:00am to 7:00pm
Sun: 8:00am to 6:00pm
Breakfast served Daily: 7:00am to 10:00am
Lunch & Dinner on our Hot Bar Daily: 11:00am to 6:00pm (Closes at 5 pm on Sunday)
OLD METAIRIE
800 Metairie Rd, Metairie, LA 70005
Phone: (504) 831-6682 | Mon-Sat: 7:00am to 8:00pm
Sun: 7:00am to 7:00pm
Breakfast served Daily: 7:00am to 10:00am
Lunch & Dinner on our Hot Bar Daily: 11:00am to 6:00pm (Closes at 5 pm on Sunday)
RIVER RIDGE
122 Sauve Rd, River Ridge, LA 70123
Phone: (504) 739-1000 | Mon-Sat: 7:00am to 8:00pm
Sun: 7:00am to 7:00pm
Breakfast served Daily: 7:00am to 10:00am
Lunch & Dinner on our Hot Bar Daily: 11:00am to 6:00pm (Closes at 5 pm on Sunday)
PRYTANIA WINE & SPIRITS
1300 Arabella St, New Orleans, LA 70115
Phone: (504) 891-0448 |
Mon-Sat: 10:00am to 7:00pm
Sun: Closed
Free wine tastings every Friday.
FACEBOOK: @PrytaniaWineandSpirits
INSTAGRAM: @prytaniawineandspirits
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Rougarou Fest Queen Embodies Louisiana Fifolet
The Rougarou Fest is proud to announce Mrs. Courtney Bennett will reign as the 2024 Rougarou Queen.
A native of Morgan City, and a resident of Houma since 1984, Courtney has been active and involved in gymnastics, cheering, dancing, and numerous music and art events in our community. She is the mother of two awesome children, Gavin, age 13, and Laurel, age 6. She has been married for 18 years to the love of her life, Garrett Bennett.
Courtney graduated from Nicholls State University with a degree in early childhood education. With that education and her creative passion, she spent many years working with children at the preschool at her church, with events at SOLA – a local children’s theatre, and as a dancer and instructor at Paddy Danos School of Dance. Because of her realization of her love of makeup and theater, she followed her creative dream and enrolled in cosmetology! Today she’s a hairstylist at Ambiance Salon in Houma.
Continuing her dreams of designing hair and make-up and ALWAYS a fan of dress up and costuming, she became involved in Rougarou Fest with Jonathan Foret. She has been a Rougarou witch for many years dancing the streets with her sister, Megan, and her fellow hairstylist and friend, Danae. She admits that the hours they spent doing witch make-up and costumes are just as fun as the parade. The first time she saw the Rougarou parade, she knew she had to be a part of it. It’s with her fellow witchy sisters, that she haunts the streets of Houma with their German witch dance.
She is very excited and appreciative to be able to take on this creative project and represent the festival as the 2024 Rougarou Queen. She looks forward to working with her longtime friend, Jonathan Foret, and his committee and volunteers. She encourages everyone to come out and enjoy everything the festival represents and has to offer!
Her costume is inspired by the story of the fifolet. In Louisiana folklore, the "fifolet" is a supernatural creature closely related to the "will-o'-the-wisp" found in other cultures. The fifolet is believed to be a type of mischievous spirit or fairy that appears as a glowing light, often seen floating over marshes, swamps, or other eerie, dark places.
Much like the will-o'-the-wisp, the fifolet is said to lead people astray, drawing them into dangerous or confusing situations. It’s often described as a trickster that lures travelers off their paths, playing with their sense of direction and perception. In some tales, encountering a fifolet might mean you're about to face some misfortune or get lost. The lore around fifolets reflects the rich tapestry of Cajun and Creole folklore, blending elements of European, African, and Native American traditions to create unique and localized myths.
The queen would like to thank her hair stylist and makeup artist, Dustin McElroy, and all the stylists at Ambiance Salon for helping make this possible. She would also like to thank Kathy Marmillion for creating her "Rougarou Queen" sash and the staff at Chez Lili Bridal for all of their hard work and support. She appreciates Dristy Foret Photography for beautifully capturing all of the hard work and talent that went into creating the fifolet-inspired queen. Most importantly, she would like to thank her husband and kids, along with all of her family and friends, for their love and support during the preparation to be the Rougarou Queen. And lastly, she thanks Jonathan Foret and the Rougarou Fest for the opportunity!
The Rougarou Fest is a family-friendly festival with a spooky flair that celebrates the rich folklore that exists along the bayous of Southeast Louisiana. It showcases live music, cultural activities, children’s activities, Cajun food, the Krewe Ga Rou parade, and so much more. All proceeds go to the South Louisiana Wetlands Discovery Center, a nonprofit organization that is revolutionizing how we think, teach and learn about Louisiana’s disappearing coast.
Each year a Rougarou Queen is selected to represent the festival at various events throughout the region. The queen is selected from our large team of volunteers by a committee of festival organizers. This ensures that our queen is aware of the details of our festival since she has been a part of bringing our event to life in previous years.
The Rougarou Queen will reign over the parade at 7PM Saturday, October 19, 2024.
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NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans today announced that beginning this week, the New Orleans Recreation Development (NORD) Commission will kick off the Fall 2024 series of Movies in the Park, featuring family-friendly, outdoor movie screenings across NORD parks and playgrounds.
Families are invited to experience the charm of Movies in the Park, where community members of all ages can gather for free, safe and enjoyable evenings. Select events will offer concessions or bring your own picnic. Residents are reminded to also bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. No pets, alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, firearms, weapons, smoking or outdoor cooking are allowed during the event. Movies begin at dusk, and each film screening has an alternate, indoor location in case of inclement weather.
NORD Movies in the Park Fall 2024 Schedule:
Friday, Oct. 18 — “Garfield the Movie”
Bodenger Playground, 3400 Kansas St.
Rain site: Morris FX Jeff Rec Center, 2529 General Meyer Ave.
Friday, Oct. 25 — “Arthur the King”
Latter Library, 5120 St. Charles Ave.
Rain site: Lyons Rec Center, 624 Louisiana Ave.
Friday, Nov. 1 — “Hocus Pocus”
Oliver Bush Playground, 2500 Fats Domino Ave.
Rain site: Sanchez Rec Center, 1616 Fats Domino Ave.
Friday, Nov. 8 — “Ghostbusters Frozen Empire"
A.L. Davis Park, 2600 Lasalle St.
Rain site: Lyons Rec Center, 624 Louisiana Ave.
For more information on the Movies in the Park series, please visit www.nordc.org or call (504) 658-3052.
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Boo Carre Halloween Haunt
October 19 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Boo Carre Halloween Haunt
The French Market District is hosting the annual Boo Carre Halloween Haunt in Dutch Alley on Saturday, October 19 from 11am-4pm.
The one-day kid-centric event encourages costumes for all ages and will feature live music, children’s activities, a spooktacular Spooky Second Line, and trick-or-treating. Children wearing a costume are eligible to receive a free Boo Carre tote bag for trick-or-treating in the French Market District. One bag per child, while supplies last. This event is free and open to the public.
Your event experience will begin in Dutch Alley, in the 900 block of N. Peters Street, where our Trick-or-Treat (TOT) bag distribution will take place at the festival information booth alongside our music stage and kid’s activities.
Dutch Alley Performance Pavilion Stage
11:00am-12:00pm – Russel Welch
12:15pm-1:15pm – Johnette Downing
1:30am-2:30pm – NPS Arrowhead Jazz Band
2:45pm-3:45pm – Captain Squeeze and the Zydeco Moshers
3:45pm-4:00pm – Spooktacular Second Line & Costume Parade with We Are 1 Brass Band
Activities
Trick or Treating at the French Market
Pixie Dust Biodegradable Glitter
Adorn Me Antoinette
Stem Nola
YaYa
Face Painting
Balloon Art
Rowdys Rascals Petting Zoo
Details
Date:
October 19
Time:
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Celebrate the Sweetness of Community at FirstLine Schools’ Sweet Potato Fest 2024!
(New Orleans – October 2024) - Get ready for a root-filled celebration like no other at the annual Sweet Potato Fest, hosted by Edible Schoolyard NOLA at Arthur Ashe Charter School! FirstLine Schools invites families, friends, and neighbors to come together for a day of festive fun, delicious food, and hands-on activities that celebrate one of fall's beloved vegetables: the sweet potato!
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
- Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Location: Ashe Edible Schoolyard Oak Park, 1456 Gardena Dr., New Orleans, LA 70122
This year’s Sweet Potato Fest is set to be the most exciting yet, offering a variety of fun activities for all ages. Here’s what you can look forward to:
- HARVEST - Roll up your sleeves and help dig up Ashe’s sweet potato bounty. Prizes await for those who find the biggest, smallest, or most uniquely shaped sweet potato!
- FEAST - Sample mouth-watering sweet potato dishes prepared by local chefs, families, and ESYNOLA educators. Festival-goers can vote in the ever-popular Sweet Potato Cook-Off — your taste buds decide the winner!
- CELEBRATE - Enjoy lively music, face painting, arts and crafts with a "tater-twist," interactive games, and more, making this event the perfect outing for the whole family.
- PARADE! – Don’t miss the Ashe Aces Marching Unit as they lead the joyful Sweet Potato Parade around the schoolyard and neighborhood. Join in the festivities as we march, dance, and celebrate the season!
"We're excited to bring the community together for this annual celebration of one of our favorite fall vegetables," said Zach O’Donnell, ESYNOLA Program Manager. "The Sweet Potato Fest is not just about food—it's about fostering community spirit and showcasing the talents of our students and local chefs."
The Sweet Potato Fest gives students and families the chance to connect with nature and the cycle of the seasons by getting hands-on in the garden. It’s a day to honor local farmers, celebrate culinary traditions, and open conversations about sustainable agriculture — all while enjoying a fun, healthy day outdoors. Above all, it’s about the simple joy of digging into the earth, sharing good food, and building a stronger community.
The event is free and open to the public, so gather your friends and family for a day filled with unforgettable memories. Whether you're tasting innovative sweet potato dishes, cheering on parade participants, or simply enjoying the festive atmosphere, Sweet Potato Fest 2024 is not to be missed!
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Gretna Farmer’s Market
Event Date:
Saturday 19
from 8:30 am - 12:30 am
Gretna Market
301 Huey P Long Ave
Gretna, LA 70053
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Join us every Saturday,
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for over 80 local artisan vendors, including produce, prepared foods, jewelry, art, crafts, plants, music and more!
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Community Meals Program
Second and Fourth Saturdays
12:00 PM
Our next meal will be served on
Saturday, October 26th
We provide a hot lunch for food insecure individuals in our surrounding neighborhoods and city.
All are welcome to join, volunteer, or support these efforts financially.
We have also expanded recently to offer toiletries and clothing to those who may need it. If you'd like to donate any of these items, please see Linda Easterlin.
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Oct. 19-20 - Mabel Palmer Lecture Series (see below)
- Nov. 9 - Art Market & Shades of Praise Concert
- Dec. 21 - Winter Solstice Celebration
St Charles Avenue Baptist Church | 7100 St. Charles Avenue | New Orleans, LA 70118 US
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Saturday, October 19
Nightmare on Baronne St
Dare to join us for a night of horror and fun! Celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Nightmare on Elm Street at Virgin Hotels New Orleans.
By Virgin Hotels New Orleans
Starts on Saturday, October 19 · 8pm CDT
Location
Virgin Hotels New Orleans
550 Baronne Street New Orleans, LA 70113
Show map
Refund Policy
No Refunds
About this event
- Event lasts 3 hours 30 minutes
- Ages 21+
Paid venue parkingPrepare yourself for a night of thrilling nostalgia as Virgin Hotels New Orleans celebrates the 40th anniversary of the horror classic The Nightmare on Elm Street! Join us for an evening where nightmares come alive, featuring a live DJ spinning spine-tingling tracks, cocktails so good they’re scary, and decor that will make you shiver with delight.
8pm - 12am
Must be 21+ to join the fun
Costumes are encouraged
To purchase a VIP section please email marketing.neworleans@virginhotels.com. The purchase of a VIP section does NOT include entry to the event.
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The Project
This collaboration is aligned with our city’s efforts to uplift community voices and utilize our city’s culture to bring positive change to the community. We can bring opportunities for small businesses, local artists, and culture bearers. Most importantly, with community support, the project will create a self-funded long-term impact on our city, helping create positive change and local investment through the arts. The artwork will be both meaningful and representative of the diversity of our city, boosting social cohesion and strengthening community relationships.
The inaugural NOLA Mural Fest will launch in the fall of 2024 at Beanlandia October 25th-27th.
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Po-Boy Festival | Author Line Up
October 27 • 10:30 am - 5:00 pm
Join us Sunday, October 27th for a fun day on Oak Street at Po-Boy Festival. We’ve got a great group of authors joining us for signings, meet-and-greets and general frivolity. We hope to see you there!
10:30am – 12pm | Chris Clarkson author of Chloe and the Fireflies
11:30am – 1pm | Adam Dennis author of Gary and His Little Friend Jerry
12:30pm – 2pm | Rachel M. Marsh author of Rougarou Magic
1:30pm – 3pm | Eric Cook author of Modern Creole: A Taste of New Orleans Culture and Cuisine
2:30pm – 4pm | Alexandra Navarre-Davis & Shannon Kelly Atwater author and illustrator of Clyde the Giant Crawfish
3:30pm – 5pm | Mark Rosenbohm author and creator of Nola Portraits
Chris Clarkson lives in New Orleans. When he isn’t creating fictional characters and worlds, he is exploring. You can find him in local coffee shops, finding inspiration in his third cup of coffee, and in old bookstores. One day, he hopes to travel the world with a notebook, pen, and an offbeat dream.
Author Adam Dennis received his JD from Capital University Law School in Columbus, Ohio. His many professions have included attorney, sous-chef, and touring musician, all of which influenced his writing. Gary and His Little Friend Jerry is the second collaboration between Dennis and Illustrator Herb Leonhard, continuing the adventures of Gary the Gator in Gary and the Tooth Fairy. Dennis resides with wife and two children in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Rachel M. Marsh earned her MFA in creative writing for children from Simmons University in Boston. She lives in New Orleans, where she and her husband eat the world’s best food and renovate their almost-hundred-year-old house. Rougarou Magic is her debut novel.
Eric Cook, a native New Orleanian, is the executive chef and owner of two celebrated New Orleans restaurants, Gris-Gris and Saint John. Eric Cook is a combat veteran who served six years in the United States Marine Corps. With training from the John Folse Culinary Institute, he began his culinary career at Brennan’s in the French Quarter where he studied under Chef Mike Roussel. Soon after, Cook joined the team at Commander’s Palace as Sous Chef and Chef de Partie. Cook has also worked as a private chef, executive banquet chef, and research and development consultant for several national restaurants.Sam Hanna, a New Orleans-based food and beverage photographer, boasts a global portfolio spanning books, magazines, television, and packaging. His discerning eye has attracted a diverse clientele, including restaurants, hotels, caterers, retail food brands, agencies, and renowned chefs.
Alexandra Navarre Davis was born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana and currently resides in New Orleans with her family. She received two undergraduate degrees from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and a Juris Doctor from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. She practices employment law and is an adjunct professor of law at Tulane Law School. Alexandra has always had a love of literature and dreamed of writing children’s picture books. She is the author of Rise and Shine, It’s Mardi Gras Time! and Clyde the Giant Crawfish, also published by Pelican.
Shannon Kelley Atwater was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She moved to Louisiana in 2005 to attend Loyola University New Orleans where she graduated with a degree in Visual Arts. She fell in love with the city and her husband, they planted their roots and never left. She is the author and illustrator of “Alligators Don’t Like Flowers” and “Goodnight Pothole” as well as the illustrator of “Rainbow Rodney.” When Shannon’s not drawing, painting, and writing she’s chasing her three kids and dressing up as a larger than life flower with Krewe des Fleurs.
born and raised in Louisiana, Mark Rosenbohm’s art celebrates the culture and beauty of New Orleans.
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Date: October 27 Time: 10:30 am - 5:00 pm
Venue
Blue Cypress Books 8123 Oak Street
New Orleans, LA 70118 United States + Google Map
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New Orleans Jazz Club 10-27
JAZZ, JAZZ, JAZZ... we're back this Sunday, for some great Jazz from fantastic musicians at Mo's Chalet from 2:00 to 6:00 pm. It's an open Jam Session to Trad Jazz musicians and those who love the music which is FREE and open to the public. NOTICE to musicians...all musicians are welcome to play whether you're a regular or new to the Club. Keyboards and drums are provided so bring your ax and sign in and you'll be assigned 1 of 4 sets to perform in. Mo's provides a safe and welcoming environment for an afternoon of New Orleans Jazz. Bring your family and friends to create your own Jazz party where outside food is OK with a cash bar hosted by Sandy, Metairie's finest plus join in on our 50/50 cash drawing. Become a member and be a part of New Orleans music history by supporting America's oldest Jazz Club which was started in 1948. The NOJC Jam Session's are held on the last Sunday of the month from 2:00 to 6:00 pm.
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You are cordially invited to attend the following outdoor historical event on Sunday afternoon, October 27th at 819 SISTER STREET, NEW ORLEANS 70117
Hope you are able to join us!
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While we host the Art Market throughout the day on Nov. 9, the local musical choir, Shades of Praise, will also perform a concert in our sanctuary at 2:00 PM. Come browse the Art Market and also enjoy the choir! | |
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas EveEvent Date: Wed, Nov-13-2024
Event Time: 2:00 pm
Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas EveEvent Date: Wed, Nov-13-2024
Event Time: 7:00 pm
Onsale: 9/13/2024 at 10:00 am
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Paul Mauffray
I am happy to announce a concert of
Baroque Concertos & Solo Cantatas
presented by Symphony Chorus of New Orleans
and Lexus of New Orleans,
Sunday, November 17th at 5 pm
at St. Mary's Assumption Church
923 Josephine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
with music by Bach, Corelli, Handel, & Vivaldi
performed by
Jacob Huffty (baritone) & Casey Kearney Hudson (oboe)
Bach - Cantata 82 Ich habe genug
Nicole Heinen (soprano) & Patrick Smithers (trumpet)
Bach - Cantata 51 Jauchzet Gott
Michael Bauer (organ)
and
Paul Mauffray (harpsichord)
https://www.facebook.com/share/Bo3nZbnbEGC5ufyw/
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A Tribute to the Queen: Irma Thomas
November 27th | Tipitina's
Tipitina’s, in collaboration with producer Sonny Schneidau, is thrilled to announce A Tribute to the Queen – Irma Thomas, a special event honoring the legendary Soul Queen of New Orleans. This one-night-only tribute will showcase performances by Irma Thomas herself, alongside a star-studded lineup of female artists who will honor her legacy by performing her most beloved songs. Among the performers are Galactic, Ani DiFranco, Marcia Ball, Jelly Joseph, Erica Falls, Leyla McCalla, Joy Clark, Susan Cowsill, Gabrielle Cavassa, Sierra Green and Jolynda “Kiki” Chapman. Irma Thomas, joined by Galactic, will also preview songs from their forthcoming album Audience With The Queen, set for release in 2025.
A portion of the event’s proceeds will benefit the New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic.
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Billy Nungesser Lt. Governor of Louisiana
For the fourth consecutive year, Louisiana will showcase its vibrant culture in the 2025 Tournament of Rose Parade in Pasadena, California! This year’s float, featuring a Louisiana alligator adorned with beads, a Cajun dance hall, and pots of boiled seafood, perfectly captures the essence of a “Louisiana Saturday Night.” Plus, enjoy mid-parade entertainment by rising country star Timothy Wayne!
We can’t wait to share Louisiana’s celebratory spirit and unique culture with the world once again.
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NFL on FOX
WE GOT NEXT.
See you in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX on FOX
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Love New Orleans &
She'll Love You Back.
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.Sincerely,
Frank Stansbury
Lafete News
504-450-1955
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