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

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.

A Vanishing Bounty: Louisiana’s Coastal Environment and Culture

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

Superdome renovations done; NFL pleased with upgrades

 By Ian Auzenne

It's "dome sweet dome" for the New Orleans Saints and their fans.

This weekend, the Black-and-Gold and their faithful followers will return to a newly- and fully-renovated Superdome during Friday's training camp practice and Sunday's preseason finale against the Tennessee Titans. Superdome officials expect fans to like what they see.

"It'll be the first time fans could be in the building to see the finished renovation," Superdome general manager Evan Holmes told the Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District Board on Wednesday.

According to Holmes the contractor who oversaw the renovation project left the building on Wednesday, the same day NFL officials inspected the changes. Holmes says Superdome workers are making some final touch-ups before the Superdome opens for Friday's practice and Sunday's game against Tennessee.

"Walking the concourse, you probably saw that a lot of the space is already set and ready to go," Holmes said to LSED members, who joined the NFL officials on Wednesday's tour. "We are in full clean and put-back-together mode."

Holmes says the calendar proved to be the contractors' friend in getting the work done ahead of the pro football season.

"We had a much longer timeline to get ready for the season this year than maybe in previous years, so we're taking full advantage of that," Holmes said.

According to Holmes, the NFL tour group was pleased with the improvements and are satisfied with the changes made to Super Bowl LIX's host stadium.

"All indications suggest that we're in a pretty good place right now," Holmes said. "The NFL is happy with the building, both in its current condition after the renovation--they're very excited to see how it operates given what it was back in 2013 in terms of the flow of folks getting in and out--but also just being able to accommodate the scale of the event as it's evolved since 2013 and since we've last seen it."

Cool Zoo is closed from 1PM - 2PM.

Beat the Heat

Make a Splash at Cool Zoo!

The wet and wild, kid-friendly fun starts with a 750-foot lazy river and continues with a huge alligator water slide, spider monkey soakers, water-spitting snakes and more splash-worthy activities. Best of all, it’s right beside the animals inside Audubon Zoo.

So, bring your little animals to learn more about ours — and stay cool all summer long.

Cool Zoo

Tickets Now on Sale.

Purchase online today!

Plan Your Summer Adventure

• Cool Zoo Operational Schedule - Summer 2024
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• August 10, 2024 – September 1, 2024 – Open Weekends Only (Sat. & Sun.)
• September 2, 2024 (Labor Day) – Open for Final Day

Tickets are available for Session 1 and Session 2:

Session 1 : 10AM-1PM

Session 2: 2PM-5PM

*Cool Zoo is closed from 1PM - 2PM.

Last Entry to the Zoo is at 4:30PM

Last ticket sold at 4:00PM

6500 Magazine Street

New Orleans, LA 70118

(504) 861-2537

Tammany Taste of Summer Participating Restaurants

As restaurants become participants in Tammany Taste of Summer 2024, their information and menus will be listed here.

*Please know some restaurants charge additional fees for the use of credit cards. Menu prices do not include tax or gratuity unless otherwise stated.

 

Covington

Boulevard American Bistro | Menu

Crazy Pig Southern Kitchen | Menu

Cured. On Columbia | Menu

Dakota | Menu

Del Porto | Menu (available Tues - Thurs 11:30am to 2:30pm)

Desi Vega's | Menu (available on Thursdays)

English Tea Room | Menu

Gallagher's Grill | Menu

La Carreta | Menu

LOLA | Menu Coming Soon

Marcello's | Menu Coming Soon

Meribo | Menu

Nonna Randazzo's Bakery & Café | Menu (available Tues - Sat 11:00am to 2:00pm)

Outback Steakhouse | Menu

Seiler Bar | Menu Coming Soon

Tavi | Menu

The Greyhound | Menu (available Thurs - Sat 11:00am to 3:00pm)

Valencia | Menu Coming Soon

Madisonville

Impastato Cellars | Menu

Keith Young's Steakhouse | Menu

Tchefuncte's Restaurant | Menu (available Fridays 11:00am to 2:00pm & in the bar daily)

The Ugly Dog Coastal Kitchen | Menu

Folsom

Giddy Up Folsom | Menu

Mandeville

Another Beautiful Day | Menu Coming Soon

Café Lynn | Menu

Crazy Pig Southern Kitchen | Menu

George's Mexican Restaurant | Menu

La Carreta | Menu

Liz's Where Y'at Diner | Menu

Maryland Blue Crab House | Menu

Nuvolari's Ristorante | Menu

Odelia Café | Menu Coming Soon

Papillon's and Angolo del Vino | Menu (available Wed & Thurs 5:00pm - 9:00pm)

Pat Gallagher's 527 | Menu

Pat's Rest Awhile | Menu

Kelly's Coastal Cabana | Menu

St. Ann Wine Bar | Menu

Slidell

Bistro 55 | Menu Coming Soon

Gallagher's on Front Street | Menu

Nathan's Restaurant | Menu

NOLA Southern Grill | Lunch Menu | Dinner Menu

Palmettos on the Bayou | Menu

Pizza Platoon | Lunch Menu | Dinner Menu

P.R.E.A.M. Pizzas & Sandwiches | Menu

Restaurant Coté and The Maple Room | Menu

Sirincci Coffee Company | Me

Virtual

World War II in 2: Lend Lease to the Eastern Front

New episode available now!

Watch Online

World War II in 2 is a series featuring historians—in short, compelling, educational videos—describing a vast array of topics related to WWII history and events. In this new episode, Michael S. Bell, PhD (COL, USA, Ret.), Executive Director of the Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy, explores the forgotten story of American aid on the Eastern Front.

Blue Star Museums Program

Now through September 2, 2024

Reserve Tickets

 Learn More

The National WWII Museum and the Blue Star Museums network have partnered to offer free admission to current US military personnel and their families now through Labor Day! The free admission program is available for active-duty members of the US Armed Forces—Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Space Force—as well as members of the Reserves, National Guard, US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, and NOAA Commissioned Corps.

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).

SUNDAY

12:30PM (MARTY PETERS BAND (8/4,8/18) ( DOYLE COOPER BAND 8/11,8/25) 

5PM MATINEE ALL STARS BAND (W/Scott Kyser & Dwayne Burns 8/4) W/Ross Hoppe & Dwayne Burns 8/11, 8/18,8/25)

8PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/MIKE FULTON

MONDAY

1PM MATINEE ALL STARS BAND

5PM TIN MEN (8/19, 8/26) RAGTAG BALLYHOO W/WASHBOARD CHAZ (8/5,8/12,)

8PM RICHARD SCOTT AND FRIENDS 

TUESDAY

1PM RICHARD "PIANO" SCOTT 

5PM BLUE HORN JAZZ BAND ( 8/6,8/13,8/27)COLIN MYERS ORCHESTRA (8/20)

8PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/JAMIL SHARIF (W/TOM FISCHER 8/20)



WEDNESDAY

1PM RICHARD "PIANO" SCOTT 

5PM BOURBON STREET STARS

8PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/KEVIN RAY CLARK (W/CHUCK BRACKMAN 8/14,8/21)

THURSDAY 

12:30PM RICHARD "PIANO" SCOTT  

2:30PM DOYLE COOPER BAND 

6PM JOHN SAAVEDRA BAND 

8PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/KEVIN RAY CLARK (W/CHUCK BRACKMAN 8/8,8/15)

FRIDAY

12:30PM RICHARD "PIANO" SCOTT 

2:30 PM MATINEE ALL STARS W/DWAYNE BURNS & ROSS HOPPE

6PM WOODIS/LANGE BAND (8/2, 8/16) JOHN SAAVADRA BAND (8/9) SAZARAC ALL STARS (8/23)

9PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/KEVIN RAY CLARK (W/CHUCK BRACKMAN 8/9,8/16)

SATURDAY

12:30PM RICHARD "PIANO" SCOTT (MATINEE ALL STARS 8/31)

2:30PM STEVE DETROY BAND

6PM BOURBON MATINEE JAZZ BAND W/CHUCK BRACKMAN

9PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/JAMIL SHARIF (W/DAVE RUFFNER 8/17) (W/KEVIN RAY CLARK 8/24)

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 

COOLinary Lunch + Dinner

2 Course Lunch $25

1st Course

choice of

Alligator Sausage & Seafood Gumbo

Fried Green Tomatoes and Pickled Shrimp

roasted pepper remoulade, red onions, shaved radish, sweet peppers

Watermelon & Heirloom Tomato Caprese

mint, basil, mozzarella, balsamic glaze, olive oil

2nd Course

choice of

Louisiana Oyster BLT

bibb lettuce, applewood smoked bacon, Creole tomato, tarragon-lemon aioli, with hand-cut fries

Pasta Jambalaya

andouille, chicken, sweet peppers, tossed in spicy roasted tomato cream sauce

Shrimp Remoulade Cobb Salad

Louisiana shrimp, romaine, tomato, applewood smoked bacon, boiled egg, sweet corn relish, remoulade dressing

3 Course Dinner $45

1st Course

choice of

Alligator Sausage & Seafood Gumbo

Fried Green Tomatoes and Pickled Shrimp

roasted pepper remoulade, red onions, shaved radish, sweet peppers

Watermelon & Heirloom Tomato Caprese

mint, basil, mozzarella, balsamic glaze, olive oil

2nd Course

choice of

Andouille Crusted Mahi Mahi

Southern okra succotash, LA blue crab and tarragon beurre blanc

Pasta Jambalaya

Andouille, chicken, sweet peppers, tossed in spicy roasted tomato cream sauce

Land, Gulf and Grits

Gulf shrimp and beef debris, smoked gouda grits, green tomato chow chow, chili-garlic butter sauce

3rd Course

choice of

Passion Fruit Crème Brûlée

waffle cookie

Praline Sundae

vanilla soft-serve ice cream, candied pecans, housemade praline, caramel sauce

Peach Cobbler

seasonal Peach filling with crunchy cobbler crust

Make a Reservation!

115 Bourbon Street,

 French Quarter NOLA www.redfishgrill.com

BOGO BBQ Oyster Happy Hour

Buy HALF Dozen BBQ Oysters,

Get Another HALF Dozen FREE

BOGO $8 Sparkling Wine by the Glass!

Plus, Drink Specials...

$7 COCKTAILS • $5 BEER

Happy Hour Menu

115 Bourbon Street,

French Quarter NOLA www.redfishgrill.com

Many of us grew up thinking a bell pepper is a vegetable, so you're probably surprised to know it's actually a fruit! Fruits come from the flowering part of a plant and contain seeds whereas vegetables come from elsewhere (usually roots, leaves or stems) and do not contain seeds.

Act fast; weekly appointments fill up quickly.

• $90 canine annual vaccinations + heartworm test
• $90 feline annual vaccinations + dewormer
• Microchipping - $15 + tax
• Deeply discounted heartworm and flea prevention products (when accompanied with a Woofstock vaccine package)

**Not valid with any other offers or discounts**

Schedule your Woofstock appointment today:

• Call/text 985) 892-7387
• Email clinic@nshumane.org
• Book online through our PetPortal here

Northshore Humane Society 20384 Harrison Avenue 

 Covington, LA 70433 US

Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots

Quarter Horse Racing has returned!

We are so excited about the return of Quarter Horse racing to the Fair Grounds. Racing will begin August 22 and conclude on September 14. Join us on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays beginning at 12PM!

Summer is in full SWING at City ParkCarousel Gardens Amusement Park is now open five days a week! Experience iconic attractions like the Ladybug Rollercoaster, Historic Wooden Carousel, and City Park Train Wednesday and Thursday from 11am-4:30pm for just $15. Enjoy a full slate of rides Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting at 11am for $25. For more information, and to get in on the summer of fun NOW, click here!

7 Victory Avenue

New Orleans, LA 70124

Wednesday + Thursday | 11am–4:30pm*

Friday | 11am–3:30pm

Saturday + Sunday | 11am–6pm

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.

New Orleans COOLinary

August 1 – September 15Dig into the local dining scene and take advantage of special menus and prix-fixe offerings during New Orleans COOLinary.Explore restaurants

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

Preseason

P3, Aug. 25: Tennessee Titans at Saints, 1 p.m. (FOX/Gray TV)

Regular season

Week 1: vs Carolina Panthers, noon, Sunday, Sept. 8 (FOX)

Week 2: at Dallas Cowboys, noon, Sunday, Sept. 15 (FOX)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Week 12: BYE

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

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

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

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

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

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

nday, Jan. 4-5. (TBD)

Superdome opens 40-yard bars for Saints opener

CityBusiness staff

Now, this is a 40-yard dash that Saints fans can get behind.

The Caesars Superdome now boasts two 40-yard bars – Crown Royal Tchoupitoulas Bar and Bud Light Pontchartrain Bar – spanning from the 30-yard line to the 30-yard line on both the East and West sides of the stadium.

The bars offer panoramic views of the field and feature a variety of offerings, including specialty cocktails, craft beer, and domestic beer. The addition of these two spaces, located on the 100 Level, will be open to all fans in attendance as the Saints play on Sunday, Aug. 25, in their preseason opener at 1 p.m. against the Tennessee Titans. The Saints also open the regular season at home on Sept. 8 at noon against the NFC South division rival Carolina Panthers.

“We wanted to create spaces that enhance the overall enjoyment of attending games at the Caesars Superdome,” said Saints President Dennis Lauscha. “These 40-yard bars provide a unique opportunity for our fans to gather, socialize, and enjoy the action on the field in a comfortable and vibrant setting.”

The 40-yard bars are among the final updates of the Caesar Superdome’s $560 million “Envision the Future” transformation and renovation of the 50-year-old facility. Renovations have all been completed in time for the Superdome to host Super Bowl LIX, on Feb. 9, 2025. The Superdome will get a test before the Super Bowl, hosting Taylor Swift concerts in October.

The $560 million project, which began five years ago, is funded by the New Orleans Saints,

Louisiana Stadium & Exposition District (LSED), and the State of Louisiana. The purpose of the renovations is to preserve the character of the building’s iconic exterior, while elevating its overall functionality and the gameday experience.

The renovations have included wireless and cellular upgrades, field level end zone suites, wider concourses, redefined entrances, escalators to upper levels and removal of ramps, vertical transportation upgrades, three new atriums, new premium spaces, two 40-yard bars, new and expanded bathrooms, enhanced accessibility for disabled and guests with sensory issues, and transformed food and beverage service with back-of-house upgrades, among additional upgrades.

From alligator sausage to crawfish bread to steak and shrimp tacos to gyros, burnt end nachos, and frozen daiquiris and frozen Irish coffee, a diversity of food and beverage options have been added. Improvements have been made to shorten wait times. Formerly, there was one checkout for every 150 visitors; now there is one for every 90, including many AI-assisted self-checkouts.

Additional eateries for this season include Beau Coup Barbeque, Big Freezy, Crescent City Sausage, Bienville Burger Bar, Delta Roost, 504 Eats, Dressed or Not New Orleans PoBoys, Magnolia Mezze, Mercado Tortillas, Parish Pizza and Provisions, and Bayou Kitchen & Market, among others.

“The event and game day experience has improved tremendously,” said Evan Holmes, General Manager at Caesars Superdome, Smoothie King, and LSED Properties, in a prior article published this year in CityBusiness. “We have a Superdome that our fans and our city deserve – more efficient, more space, more options, and the time to get in your seat, even when you’re on the 500 or 600 levels, has been dramatically reduced with our escalators leading up to all the levels.”

SUNDAY august 25

OPEN AT 1:00 PM

YOUSE

1:30PM-5:00PM

MIDNIGHT BRAWLERS

5:30PM-8:30PM

ED WILLS BLUES 4 $ALE

9:00PM-12:00AM

MONDAY august 26

OPEN AT 5:00 PM

JON RONIGER

5:00PM-8:30PM

LES GETREX AND CREOLE COOKIN'

9:00PM-12:00AM

TUESDAY august 27

OPEN AT 5:00 PM

jj and the a-ok's

5:30PM-8:30PM

CAITIE B.

& THE HAND ME DOWNS

9:00PM-12:00AM

An eclectic group of adults… playing six mid-pubescents, vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming “ding” of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box. [Rated: PG-13]

PURCHASE TICKETS

ADULTS • $32 || SENIORS (65+) & MILITARY • $30

STUDENTS (13+) • $28 || KIDS (12 and under) • $25

DOORS OPEN 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO SHOW TIME

DATES & TIMES ::

AUGUST 25 || 2:30 PM

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

Open seven days a week, 10 am–6 pm.

Preservation Hall's Summer Residency at the Toulouse Theatre

~ 615 Toulouse Street in the historic Toulouse Theatre

~ Nightly performances

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

~ concert times shift to:

Monday - Sunday, 5pm and 7:30pm

Tickets here!

Sunday's & Ancora Pizza! PIZZA PIZZA PIZZA!! Here’s the deal - lucky for us, Bryn, owner of Ancora, is a swirl fan and is delivering 10 pizzas with various toppings at 12:30 on Sunday, first come first served. So if you want a hot pizza for the whopping price of $10, come at 12:30, buy a glass of wine and settle down in the AC. Just want a slice? $3 each. The only rule (we hate rules) is that you eat your pizza in-house while drinking our wine. Pretty simple…please respect the rule :)

SunAug25

6:00-9:00pm

Palmetto Bug Stompers

SunAug25

9:30PM

Vegas Cola Band

Select any 3 Appetizers and a Glass of Featured Wine for $38

(a la carte dinner menu also available)

900 City Park Avenue • New Orleans, Louisiana

Cajun Shrimp Boil Skewers 

crab boiled veggies and shrimp, gently grilled, with house-made remoulade  

Crab Bruschetta

jumbo lump crab with crab boil vinaigrette, summer tomatoes, peppers and onions, grilled toast points

Shrimp Sliders

chilled creole shrimp salad, Bread and Butter pickles, hand made slider buns 

Oyster Rockefeller Tartine

Rockefeller style with spinach, garlic and fines herbs, sliced baguette, parmesan, thinly sliced fennel

Petite Denver Steak

blue cheese compound butter, marinated cherry tomatoes and grilled summer onions, on a bed of mixed greens 

Seafood "Étouffée" Risotto

crab fat, crab claw meat, Cajun herbs and spices

Local's Charcuterie Board 

assortment of local meats and cheeses, Farmers Market pickled vegetables, seasonal accoutrements

Crispy Summer Vegetables 

Various seasonal vegetables, tempura fried, salsa verdé 

City Park Salad

baby red oak, romaine, Granny Smith apples, Stilton blue, applewood smoked bacon

Creole Tomato & Burrata

marinated heirloom and Creole tomatoes, Basil pecan pesto, charred French bread 

Classic Turtle Soup

with sherry

Truffle Fries

hand-cut, truffle mayo

Shrimp Skully

tempura fried Gulf shrimp, smoked almonds, Skully's Crystal & pepper jelly reduction, soy-ginger cream 

Duck Crepe

duck confit with sautéed mushrooms and warm brie, wrapped in a savory herbed crepe, Fig gastrique

Wedge Salad

Hook's cheddar, bacon fat croutons, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, crispy shallots, green onion dressing

FEATURED WINE BY THE GLASS

Bodega Norton '1895 Collection' Sauvignon Blanc Mendoza, AR 2021 

La Closerie de Lys Chardonnay Languedoc, FR 2020

Domaine Bousquet Malbec Uco Valley, AR 2021

Chehalem Rosé of Pinot Noir Willamette Valley, OR 2022 

MAKE A RESERVATION

August is Museum Month

FREE admission to dozens of N.O. museums!

Turn the hottest month of the year into the coolest – Museum Month offers FREE entry to the city’s best cultural hotspots for all members of any one participating institution. Check out the list of museums HERE.

To get the MOST out of Museum Month, purchase your MSJE Membership today and start planning your cool, cultured August.

Become a Member

What candy bar is famously called "the great American chocolate bar"?

Kit Kat

Milky Way

Snickers

The Hershey's Bar

1001 Esplanade Avenue

New Orleans, LA 70116

• (504) 949-0038

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• Sunday 08/25/2024, 
• 11:00AM - 2:00PM
• Traditional Jazz Brunch w/Some Like It Hot!
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• Sunday 08/25/2024, 
• 3:30PM - 6:00PM
• Father Ron and Friends
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• Sunday 08/25/2024, 
• 7:00PM - 10:00PM
• Steve Pistorius and His Porch Pals
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 Amy Johnson

Toulouse Theatre

Duration: 45 min

6:45-7:30pm

Private 

 · Only people who are invited

This Sunday Aug 25th, y'all are invited to come swing out in the standing room section at Toulouse Theater, free of charge. 7:30pm show only.

Tickets are usually $25 plus tax for standing room and they get more expenaive the closer you get to the stage. You get to come for free to this particular show because I am the head Concert Manager there and Ive been given the greenlight to invite dancers for free. These free tix will only last so long. We will be moving back into Preservation Hall sometime this fall and I wont be able to give away tickets for the hall. Its just too small, y'all. So let's take advantage while we can!

Its a 45 min show so there will plenty of time to hit up all the other dances that night. You dont have to miss a thing!

Only those who RSVP directly will be put on the list.

If I have invited you to we come to one of these Pres Hall shows at Toulouse Theater before, no need to RSVP. Your name is already on the list.

to RSVP please send an email to nolajitterbugsinfo@gmail.com or you can send me a message on Facebook or Insta. My instagram handle is @amyjsaysthis

Subject line for email: Toulouse Aug 25th

This is an all ages show, so bring the kids. You can also bring your non-dance friends and family. I just need to get their names too. Or just tell me your name and give me a plus however many people you plan to bring.

Hope to see y'all there!

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. 

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

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

Monet New Orleans Location

Scottish Rite Temple

619 Carondelet St # 621, New Orleans, LA, United States. 70130

⭐ Monet: The Immersive Experience is a 360º digital art exhibition that invites you to step into the world of the French painter Claude Monet, one of the greatest artistic geniuses of the nineteenth century.

🚨 We’re open! Get your tickets now! 🚨

🎁 Treat your friends and family to a gift card, click here 🎁

Tickets for Monet: The Immersive Experience in New Orleans

🎫 Standard Admission - includes entry to the experience

• Adult (13+)
• Child (4-12)
• Senior (65+), Student (13-26), or Military - valid ID required
• Family Bundle (min. 4 tickets, of which max. 2 adults)
• Group Bundle (min. 8 tickets)

🎫 VIP Admission - includes entry to the experience plus entry to the VR experience* with skip-the-line + a poster

• VIP Adult (13+)
• VIP Child (4-12)

*For Standard Admission only ticket holders, entry to the VR experience can be purchased separately on-site

Add-ons:

↪️ Make Your Tickets Flex - upgrade to Flex and go to the experience at any time on your selected date (add one Flex ticket per guest)

🛍️ Add-on Merchandise Bundle - includes Monet playing cards, pencil case tin, and a keychain

📷 Add-on Photo Opportunity - includes a photo in our green screen where you will be able to choose between several Monet-themed backgrounds

 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

Date and time

Monday, August 26 · 6 - 8:30pm CDT

Location

5100 Pontchartrain Blvd

New Orleans, LA 70124

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Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

About this event

Event lasts 2 hours 30 minutes

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

Call more information text 504-435-8763 ”

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

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

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

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

Special Exhibit of the Artwork of Rise Ochsner at The Carrollton New Orleans

The work of a renowned and beloved local resident and artist will be on display on August 28^th. The Carrollton New Orleans senior living community will share the beautiful work of Rise Delmar Ochsner, whose paintings are known internationally. The special showing will be free and open to the public. 

Over the years, Ochsner's work has included commissioned portraits of Queen Noor of Jordan, Paul Prudhomme, Emeril Lagasse, and all chefs who have won the Robert Mondavi Culinary Works of Excellence Award. She has had her work exhibited at prestigious galleries and museums worldwide.

Additionally, Ochsner is widely known as having been a talented and well-respected ophthalmologist for many years. A well-known and highly esteemed family in New Orleans, Ochsner's father-in-law founded the Ochsner Clinic, which eventually became the flagship hospital of Ochsner Health.

"We are proud to have Rise calling The Carrollton home. We thought what better way to celebrate her than having a special family and friends' event art show for her," said Justin Churchwell, Activities Director for The Carrollton New Orleans senior living community.

The special event, which is open to the public, will include exceptional food and beverages showcasing the talents of the senior living community's new Executive Chef.

The art exhibit featuring the artwork of Rise Ochsner will be held on August 28, 3:00-5:00 p.m. in the Liberty Room at The Carrollton New Orleans senior living community, 701 S. Carrollton Avenue in New Orleans.

The Carrollton New Orleans

The Carrollton is a premier senior living community located on a beautiful restored historical landmark in New Orleans, close to all of the dining, cultural offerings, and recreational venues that the city has to offer. The community offers assisted living and memory care services in studio and one-bedroom apartments. Residents have access to a range of on-site amenities including restaurant-style dining, events, activities and more. The Carrollton is owned and operated by Liberty Senior Living, LLC, a division of Liberty Health that specializes in senior living and retirement communities. To learn more about The Carrolton, visit www.TheCarrollton.com. To learn more about Liberty Senior Living and the communities they offer, please visit www.LibertySeniorLiving.com. 

CULTURE COLLISION #14: August 28, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Jefferson Performing Arts Center 6400 Airline Drive, Metairie

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

The New Orleans' Area's Biggest Arts & Culture Happy Hour!

Come For the Culture, Stay for the Company!

54 Arts & Culture Organizations Will Converge at JPAC

For an evening of pop-up performances, meeting & mingling

& plenty of information on the upcoming cultural season!

Visit each organization's table for schedules, giveaways, volunteer opportunities and more

Enjoy Food Trucks Outside in the JPAC parking lot from 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Cayenne Specialties / Couzan's BBQ / SnoBall Express

Food & Drinks will also be for sale indoors at the JPAC concession bar

operated by Messina's Catering

Here are just a few of the 54 organizations participating:

Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses

Japan Society of New Orleans

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve

Jefferson Parish Library

Jefferson Performing Arts

L’Union Francaise

Le Petit Theatre

Longue Vue House and Gardens

Louisiana Creole Research Association

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra

Sean Duffy discusses

Mississippi River Navigation Concerns: Advocating for a Mightier Mississippi

When? August 28th (Doors open at 5:30 pm and the presentation starts at 6 pm.)

Where? In the Maritime Museum’s event room

Maritime Museum Louisiana

133 Mabel Drive

Madisonville, LA 70447

P.O. Box 1424

(985) 845-9200

Admission is FREE for MMLA members & $5 for each non-member.

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1 PM – 5 PM

German Coast

Farmers Market-

Westbank Bridge Park

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

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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

University of Holy Cross to hold Constitutional Carry & Self Defense Class August 29

Public confusion still swirls around Louisiana’s new firearm carry laws

New Orleans – The University of Holy Cross, in conjunction with Pierre Basic Guns, is hosting two gun safety and self-defense workshops on its Algiers campus on Thursday, August 29, 2024, to help Louisiana residents and the greater UHC community better understand the nuances of the new constitutional carry laws in the State of Louisiana and how the new laws impact their rights and responsibilities. Sponsored by the United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA), these workshops are designed to educate the public on the legal aspects of self-defense and carrying firearms.

The workshops will be held on August 29, 2024, with two available sessions: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. or 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Both sessions will be conducted at the University of Holy Cross Moreau Center, located at 4123 Woodland Drive in New Orleans.

Each session will last approximately two hours and is open to anyone 18 years and older who wishes to deepen their understanding of this significant legal change regarding the legalities of carrying a firearm in public.

“The need for clear and accurate information is greater than ever,” says University of Holy Cross Police Chief and Director of Public Safety Marshall E. Pierre, Sr. “We are excited to host these informational workshops so our community can feel more educated and empowered about self-defense, especially around the subject of carrying firearms.”

Participants will gain valuable insights into their rights and the best practices for responsible gun ownership and self-defense. These sessions aim to empower attendees with the knowledge needed to navigate the legal landscape confidently and responsibly.

The workshops will cover critical topics such as:

• The implications of being armed in public
• Staying safe by avoiding danger
• Pre-threat indicators
• De-escalation
• Using force
• Seeking further training
• Differences between carrying with a permit vs. without a permit in Louisiana

"I have conducted several of these events, and I've found that many participants are often unaware of the specifics of the law, including what constitutes a justified act of self-defense," says Pierre Basic, founder of Pierre Basic Guns. "One of the most surprising aspects for attendees is learning about the restriction on carrying within 1,000 feet of a school zone without a permit."

To register for a session or to learn more about the workshop series, please contact Pierre Basic Guns at (555) 123-4567 or visit their website at www.pierrebasicguns.com.

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

Thu, August 29

9:00 pm - 10:15 pm

(Entry at 8:00 pm

Friday Night Heights at Above the Grid

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

NOPSI Hotel, New Orleans

317 Baronne Street New Orleans, LA 70112

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2828 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119

Friday

Sep 6

9:00 PM

Groovemaster Presents

Mahmoud Chouki and Oscar Rossignoli Duet

Tickets

Saturday

Sep 7

8:00 PM

Groovemaster Presents

Rabadash Bash

Rabadash Records 40th Year Anniversary

Tickets

Tuesday

Sep 10

8:00 PM

Groovemaster Presents

Nellie McKay

Tickets

Wednesday

Sep 11

8:00 PM

Groovemaster Presents

Jon Cleary Solo

Tickets

Thursday

Sep 12

9:00 PM

Groovemaster Presents

An Evening with Sammy Brue + Branson Anderson + Rose Vaughn

Tickets

Friday

Sep 13

9:00 PM

Groovemaster Presents

Nik Parr & The Selfless Lovers

The Debtors

Tickets

Saturday

Sep 14

9:00 PM

Groovemaster Presents

Hello Darling & Hotel Burgundy

Tickets

Wednesday

Sep 18

8:00 PM

Groovemaster Presents

An Evening with Albert Castiglia

TBD

Tickets

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Thursday

Sep 19

8:30 PM

Groovemaster Presents

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

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

Tuesday, September 10

Tasty Bites of the South Competition - A Culinary Adventure

Join us for a fundraiser by NACE New Orleans featuring caterers and restaurants from across NOLA!

By NACE New Orleans47 followers

Lots of repeat customers 📈

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Date and time

Tuesday, September 10 · 6:30 - 9:30pm CDT

Location

Messina's at the Terminal

6001 Stars and Stripes Boulevard #Ste 1 New Orleans, LA 70126

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Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

Join us for this culinary competition fundraiser benefiting NACE New Orleans.

Restaurants, caterers and bakeries from across the area will gather at Messina's at the Terminal on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 to vie for the titles of Best Tasty Bite, Best Dessert and Best Presentation.

In addition to local celebrity judges, guests will cast their vote for their favorites in the People's Choice competition!

Tickets include tasty bites from participating restaurants, an open bar, and LIVE entertainment by DAT BAND.

A portion of proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Link Stryjewski Foundation whose mission is to nourish, educate, and empower the youth of New Orleans. Founded by Chefs Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski, the organization supports community partners working directly with at-risk youth, such as the Youth Empowerment Project, Son of a Saint, and Clover New Orleans. Learn more at linkstryjewski.org

This event is 21+

VIP Entry at 5:30pm

General Admission at 6:30pm

Competitors*

12 Seasons Catering | Chef James Tolento

Bacchanal Catering | Chef Tony Henderson and Chef Racquel Anderson

Black Pearl Catering Co. | Chef Walker Geoffray

Calcasieu Catering and Events by Link Restaurant Group

Clesi's Catering

Crawbabies LLC | Chef Bunny Young

Elysian Events Catering | Chef Brandon Blackwell

House of Blues New Orleans Foundation Room | Chef James Tolin

J Lewis Ice Carvings | Chef Jason Lewis

Joel Catering and Special Events | Chef Joel Dondis

Kimpton Hotel Fontenot | Executive Chef Samuel Peery and Pastry Chef Lanna Talley

Messina's Catering | Chef Mark Daniels + Chef Daryl Coleman

Nolavore Catering | Chef Anne Lloyd

Pigéon Catering & Events | Chef Geoffrey Rhode

Poppa C's Catering & Fine Smoked Meats | Chef Clarence Robinson

St. James Cheese Company | Richard + Danielle Sutton

Shaya | Chef Fariz Choumali

The Batterina | Pastry Chef JoAnna Dorsey

The Cake Artistry | Pastry Chef Theresa Johnson

The Chicory | Chef Jayce Poree

The Mardi Gras School of Cooking and Catering | Chef Raymond Signal

The Windsor Court | Chef Vlad Kogan

Toulouse Gourmet Catering | Chef Michael Reynolds

Vyoone's | Chef Clarence

Thank you to our sponsors:

Messina's at the Terminal

NOW Weddings Magazine

Anthony LaMothe Photography

Reel Photo Booth

Your Day Video Production

Captured by Chloe

DAT BAND

Calfee Productions

Sparkle & Swag

Velvet & Wood Rentals

*Competitors list is updated daily!

$2 from each ticket sale for this event will be donated to the Foundation of NACE to support their mission of advancing the catering and events industry through scholarships that help both future and current professionals.

Tuesday, September 10

Tasty Bites of the South Competition - A Culinary Adventure

Join us for a fundraiser by NACE New Orleans featuring caterers and restaurants from across NOLA!

By NACE New Orleans47 followers

Lots of repeat customers 📈

Follow

Date and time

Tuesday, September 10 · 6:30 - 9:30pm CDT

Location

Messina's at the Terminal

6001 Stars and Stripes Boulevard #Ste 1 New Orleans, LA 70126

Show map

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

Join us for this culinary competition fundraiser benefiting NACE New Orleans.

Restaurants, caterers and bakeries from across the area will gather at Messina's at the Terminal on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 to vie for the titles of Best Tasty Bite, Best Dessert and Best Presentation.

In addition to local celebrity judges, guests will cast their vote for their favorites in the People's Choice competition!

Tickets include tasty bites from participating restaurants, an open bar, and LIVE entertainment by DAT BAND.

A portion of proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Link Stryjewski Foundation whose mission is to nourish, educate, and empower the youth of New Orleans. Founded by Chefs Donald Link and Stephen Stryjewski, the organization supports community partners working directly with at-risk youth, such as the Youth Empowerment Project, Son of a Saint, and Clover New Orleans. Learn more at linkstryjewski.org

This event is 21+

VIP Entry at 5:30pm

General Admission at 6:30pm

Competitors*

12 Seasons Catering | Chef James Tolento

Bacchanal Catering | Chef Tony Henderson and Chef Racquel Anderson

Black Pearl Catering Co. | Chef Walker Geoffray

Calcasieu Catering and Events by Link Restaurant Group

Clesi's Catering

Crawbabies LLC | Chef Bunny Young

Elysian Events Catering | Chef Brandon Blackwell

House of Blues New Orleans Foundation Room | Chef James Tolin

J Lewis Ice Carvings | Chef Jason Lewis

Joel Catering and Special Events | Chef Joel Dondis

Kimpton Hotel Fontenot | Executive Chef Samuel Peery and Pastry Chef Lanna Talley

Messina's Catering | Chef Mark Daniels + Chef Daryl Coleman

Nolavore Catering | Chef Anne Lloyd

Pigéon Catering & Events | Chef Geoffrey Rhode

Poppa C's Catering & Fine Smoked Meats | Chef Clarence Robinson

St. James Cheese Company | Richard + Danielle Sutton

Shaya | Chef Fariz Choumali

The Batterina | Pastry Chef JoAnna Dorsey

The Cake Artistry | Pastry Chef Theresa Johnson

The Chicory | Chef Jayce Poree

The Mardi Gras School of Cooking and Catering | Chef Raymond Signal

The Windsor Court | Chef Vlad Kogan

Toulouse Gourmet Catering | Chef Michael Reynolds

Vyoone's | Chef Clarence

Thank you to our sponsors:

Messina's at the Terminal

NOW Weddings Magazine

Anthony LaMothe Photography

Reel Photo Booth

Your Day Video Production

Captured by Chloe

DAT BAND

Calfee Productions

Sparkle & Swag

Velvet & Wood Rentals

*Competitors list is updated daily!

$2 from each ticket sale for this event will be donated to the Foundation of NACE to support their mission of advancing the catering and events industry through scholarships that help both future and current professionals.

Join us as we reflect on a year of achievements in sports, honor the legacy of Tom Benson and celebrate the leadership of Gayle Benson, and

look back on our rich history of hosting the Super Bowl while highlighting the community engagement efforts underway by the NFL and Host Committee to make New Orleans shine for our record-tying 11th Super Bowl in February 2025. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

FALL RHYTHM & ROSES CONCERTS ANNOUNCED

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

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

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

Future dates include:

October 4:            Jason Neville Funky Soul Band          

October 18:           Helen Gillet and Rebelle Musique

October 25:           Dusky Waters & Rachel Maxann

November 1:         Jelly Joseph

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

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

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

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

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

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

VIP, individual tickets and “pooch” pass available now

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

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

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

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

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

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

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