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NEW YEAR'S EVE
Every year on December 31st, people around the world celebrate New Year's Eve, the last day of the year. It’s a day to say “goodbye” to the old and “hello” to the new.
Also known as Old Year's Day or Saint Sylvester's Day, New Year’s Eve is one of the most exciting holidays of the year. Some countries, such as the Philippines and Latvia, celebrate New Year’s Eve as a public holiday. In Japan, it’s a government holiday. In other countries, many businesses let their employees off of work early so that they can partake in the many festivities.
There are many reasons this day is one of the biggest nights of the year. Not just because it’s a time of big parties and celebrations all around the world. New Year’s Eve can be a significant turning point in your life. It’s a time to reflect on the past year and all of the lessons you have learned. It can be a time you decide to start making better choices. If you have had a rough year, New Year’s Eve offers a feeling of relief. You can be thankful that the year is finally over
- New Year’s is also a time to forgive past mistakes and form new habits. Many people make New Year’s resolutions. Although, only 8% of people actually accomplish them. Instead of making resolutions that you’re not going to keep anyway, it’s better to set three or four goals. Breaking down goals into actionable steps, and reviewing your progress daily helps to keep them. It’s also a good idea to find a friend or mentor that can hold you accountable
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LA Fire Marshal offers New Year fireworks safety tips
By Teiko Foxx
If you plan to start the New Year with a bang, the State Fire Marshal’s Office wants to remind you of some simple tips regarding fireworks safety.
Spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says the first thing you should do is to make sure there are no fireworks restrictions in your parish.
“Make sure wherever it is you are planning to pop fireworks that it’s legal to do so. There are different roles, different laws in different parts of our state,” she said.
Rodrigue says it’s best to attend a public display where professionals are handling the pyrotechnics.
“Make sure wherever you’re setting up your fireworks to be set off that it is at least 200 feet away from structures, people who are watching, vehicles, any type of environment or objects that are easily set ablaze,” she said.
Rodrigue suggests having a water source nearby in case of any type of emergency or fire. Also, do not pop fireworks when impaired because it slows your reaction time. She reminds adults to never give children fireworks, even sparklers.
“Don’t allow children to play or use fireworks even with a parent present at all. It’s best to give them some alternative options like glow sticks or glow little items like necklaces and bracelets,” said Rodrigue.
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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The holidays have arrived in Greater New Orleans, and local law enforcement agencies want to make sure residents get home safely after festive celebrations.
While making your holiday plans, officials with the St. Tammany Parish and St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s offices are reminding residents of their efforts to curb impaired driving throughout the season.
Holiday travel at MSY going smoothly
St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith said his office is participating in the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign and is increasing patrols to “target impaired drivers.”
Smith said the STPSO is also offering free rides home to people in St. Tammany Parish who cannot get a sober ride home.
“If you know you’re going to be drinking alcohol, have a plan. Get a designated driver, call a cab or arrange for a lift from a rideshare company. If you have exhausted all resources and cannot find a way to get home, call the STPSO. We will provide you a safe ride home,” Smith said.
STPSO officials said those who don’t live in the parish can still contact deputies who will work with them to find a safe way to get home.
St. Tammany Parish residents looking to use the service can call (985)-898-2338 through New Year’s Day.
St. Charles Parish Sheriff Greg Champagne said the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office is also offering parish residents free rides home this holiday season.
Champagne said anyone who consumed alcohol and needs a safe ride home in St. Charles Parish can call (985)-783-6807 through New Year’s Day.
The St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office is also bringing back its “Holiday Ride Home” program, where parish residents can call the sheriff’s office at (504)-271-2501 for a free, no questions asked ride home through Jan. 2.
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514 Frenchmen St. , New Orleans, LA 70116
P: (504) 944-8461
RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH THE PERFECT CELEBRATION
SUNDAY DEC 31, 2023 NEW YEAR'S EVE AT BAMBOULA'S
THE VILLIANS1:15PM-5:00PM
MIDNIGHT BRAWLERS5:30PM-8:30PM
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Sunday is the final day of the year, a New Year’s Eve when each of the city’s teams play a game that will help define the character of both franchises even more.
One team that struggles starting games (the Saints) and another that struggles finishing games (the Pelicans) will both try to put it all together for four quarters and get a win.
Two games 480 miles apart, both putting New Orleans teams in what should be a revenge-seeking state of mind.
The Saints travel to Florida to play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at noon, while the Pelicans will be home in the Smoothie King Center playing the Los Angeles Lakers at 6.
For the Saints, their postseason hopes are on the line.
For the Pelicans, their competitiveness is on the line.
For both teams, it’s a chance to erase a pair of embarrassing losses from earlier in the season.
The Saints lost to the Buccaneers 26-9 in October, the most lopsided loss in the Dennis Allen era. It was the Saints’ third straight loss to the Buccaneers, the first time the Saints have ever lost to their NFC South foes that many consecutive times.
The Pelicans, meanwhile, look to avenge a 133-89 beatdown to the Lakers in Las Vegas in the semifinals of the NBA’s inaugural In-Season Tournament. That 44-point loss is the worst of the Willie Green era.
“Just a lack of competitive spirit from our group," Green said after that nationally televised debacle. "And that’s not indicative of who we’ve been and who we are.”
Sunday, Green’s Pelicans can prove that night in Vegas was a fluke and they are indeed able to stay on the floor with the LeBron James-led Lakers.
A win won’t make or break the Pelicans’ season, but beating a team that dominated them so handily less than a month ago would be the perfect way to cap off their 2023. It should be an electric atmosphere in the Smoothie King Center, and not just because New Orleans legends Juvenile and Mannie Fresh will be performing at halftime.
For the Saints, the at Raymond James Stadium very well could make or break their season. If the Saints win, their slim playoff hopes remain alive. If they don’t, they will be assured of missing the postseason for a third straight year.
To win the division title, the Saints need to beat the Bucs and then beat the rival Atlanta Falcons in the final week of the season. Even if they do that, they will still need some help to win the NFC South: The Carolina Panthers, one of the worst teams in the league, must upset the Buccaneers in the finale.
The Saints (7-8) only have themselves to blame for a season filled with so much optimism that has come down to them needing help to make the playoffs.
It’s been a season filled with disappointments, one where they’ve beaten a lot of bad teams and lost to a lot of good ones.
“We are what we’ve earned,” said Saints quarterback Derek Carr. “The whole year has been tough. The one thing our guys have shown is they keep fighting.”
Sunday marks the 66th time the Saints and Pelicans have played on the same day. Only 14 times have they both won on the same day. Can they make it 15 on a day when both teams are playing meaningful games? It would be a heckuva way to close out 202
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The official Allstate Sugar Bowl New Year's Parade, a Mardi Gras-style parade with floats, bands and other participants, entertains fans young and old prior to the Allstate Sugar Bowl. The parade, which is scheduled for the afternoon of December 31, 2023 (scheduled for a 2:30 p.m. start), will start at the intersection of Elysian Fields Avenue and Decatur Street. It will travel through the French Quarter up Decatur Street along the Mississippi River, passing iconic landmarks such as The Old US Mint, the French Market, Cafe du Monde and Jackson Square. Check back for final route details and times.
The Parade will be broadcast live by WDSU-TV in New Orleans. The parade is scheduled to pass the WDSU main stage at Oscar Dunn Park across from Jackson Square, where the station will set up its live coverage. The WDSU broadcast will also be available online for out-of-town fans to enjoy all the excitement.
The Parade will wrap up at Canal Street
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Grande Krewe
That’s right! Stock up for your New Year celebration with 10% off our entire sparkling wine selection! Champagne, Prosecco, Cava and more! Now through 12/31.
- 2305 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 309-8309
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In Person
Expressions of America
December 31 | 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
BUY TICKETS
Our newest attraction brings history to life like never before! Expressions of America is an immersive, outdoor sound and light show that combines cutting-edge technology and special effects with the real words and stories of everyday people who made a tremendous impact during a time of monumental conflict.
945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
info@nationalww2museum.org
504-528-1944
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What does "vlog" mean?
Being virtuous
Boring person
A plane's trip log
Video blog
What does "vlog" mean?
Video blog
vlog Pronunciation: /vlɔɡ/
Definition: A vlog is a type of blog in which video content is primarily used to convey information, share experiences, or document events. Vlogs often consist of a single person speaking directly to the camera, but can also include interviews, demonstrations, or recorded footage.
Origin: The term "vlog" is a combination of the words "video" and "blog" and was first used in the early 2000s with the rise of video-sharing platforms such as YouTube. The popularity of vlogging has since grown exponentially, with individuals and influencers utilizing vlogs as a means of personal expression, entertainment, or business promotion.
Example: "I love watching travel vlogs on YouTube to get inspired for my next adventure."
A video blog, commonly known as a vlog, is a form of online media where individuals or content creators share their thoughts, experiences, or expertise through video content. It serves as a platform for people to express themselves, document their lives, or provide informative and entertaining content to their audience. Vlogs have become an integral part of the digital landscape, allowing individuals to connect with others on a personal level and create engaging visual content. With the increasing accessibility of video recording devices and the popularity of platforms like YouTube, the vlogging phenomenon continues to thrive, offering a diverse range of content for viewers worldwide.
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The New Orleans Office of the Independent Police Monitor is seeking community members to join our team and be trained as mediators. Mediators will facilitate face-to-face conversations between residents and police officers in a space designed to address conflict and foster mutual understanding. No experience necessary, we will train you. Mediators receive $75 stiped per mediation and free training. A great opportunity to create change and have an impact. Applications due January 15th.
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New Year's Eve Hoops vs the Lakers
Los Angeles
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What was the name of the American spacecraft that first landed astronauts on the Moon in 1969?
Gemini 4
Mercury 7
Skylab 1
Apollo 11
What was the name of the American spacecraft that first landed astronauts on the Moon in 1969?
Apollo 11
ic approach, researchers gain a deeper understanding of the underlying mechanisms and influences that have contributed to the present condition of a given subject.
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No. 7 LSU will host Jacksonville on Saturday at 7 p.m. CT in the PMAC for the Tigers' final non-conference game of the season!
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Dec 30
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JACKSONVILLE
Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)
PRESENTED BY
7:00 PM CT
Thu.
Jan 4
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MISSOURI
Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)
PRESENTED BY
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Jan 7
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OLE MISS
Oxford, Miss (The Pavilion)
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Jan 11
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Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)
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AUBURN
Auburn, Ala. (Auburn Arena)
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Jan 18
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ALABAMA
Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Coleman Coliseum)
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Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)
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LSU WOMENS BASKETBALL WILL HAVE 17
GAMES NATIONALLY TELEVISED :
The Southeastern Conference announced its women’s basketball television schedule for the upcoming season Wednesday afternoon and LSU will be featured in 17 televised games on the ESPN family of networks throughout the year.
As the defending national champions, LSU will be featured on ESPN at least five times with the other television games coming on either ESPN2 or the SEC Network. Every one of LSU’s conference games except for one will be televised.
In addition to the 17 televised games, all of LSU’s home games will be available to watch online with SEC Network +. Both of LSU’s two non-conference road games at Southeastern and Coppin State will have streaming options as well. When the Tigers play in the Cayman Island Classic, both games will be available to watch on FloHoops.
A television announcement for LSU’s season opener against Colorado at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Series in Las Vegas will be made at a later date.
LSU Women’s Basketball 2023-24 Season Television Schedule:
Jan. 4 vs. Missouri
8 p.m. - SEC Network
Jan. 7 at Ole Miss
2 p.m. - ESPN
Jan. 14 at Auburn
2 p.m. - ESPN
Jan 18 at Alabama
8 p.m. - SEC Network
Jan. 21 vs. Arkansas
TBD - ESPN/ESPN2
Jan 25 vs. South Carolina
7 p.m. - ESPN
Jan. 19 at Mississippi St.
6 p.m. - ESPN2
Feb. 4 vs. Florida
1 p.m. - SEC Network
Feb. 8 at Vanderbilt
8 p.m. - SEC Network
Feb 11 vs. Alabama
3 p.m. - ESPN2/ SEC Network
Feb. 19 at Texas A&M
6 p.m. - SEC Network
Feb. 22 vs. Auburn
8 p.m. - SEC Network
Feb. 25 at Tennessee
11 a.m. - ESPN
Feb. 29 at Georgia
8 p.m. - ESPN2
Mar. 3 vs. Kentucky
1 p.m. - SEC Network
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- (985) 249-9801
Join us at St Ann Wine Bar as we kick off our holiday lineup! Here are the artists setting up the ambiance, this holiday season:
NY EVE- 8pm- Tease Me Band
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The musicians appearing at the Palm Court are some of the legends of New Orleans music. We have live music five nights a week - dinner 7pm til 11pm. The Palm Court is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays but is available for private party bookings on those days We take group bookings up to 180 persons any day or night of the week. A variety of options are open to such groups and we are very happy to work with our clients to provide their group with a customized evening of entertainment and catering according to their needs.
Reservations Suggested
(504) 525-0200
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- (504) 577-2237
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2828 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119
Sun, December 31, 2023
8:00 PM
"Country Come 2 Town NYE" ft. CC Adcock, Tommy McLain, Dickie Landry’s Quad
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- 4301 Burgundy St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 555-5555
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New Year's Eve Gala on the Steamboat Natchez
DEC 31, 2023
STEAMBOAT NATCHEZ NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
Welcome 2024 from the decks of the Steamboat Natchez, where you can indulge in holiday food, dance to the live band Lil Red and Big Bad, indulge in libations and party favors, toast with champagne, and take in all of the lights of New Orleans—particularly the grand fireworks show that takes off right from the river. Departs from the Toulouse Street Dock. 9:30 pm–12:30 am. Must be over twenty-one. $224. steamboatnatchez.com.
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Fireworks will light up the sky at the stroke of midnight Sunday night when the Crescent City Countdown Club--in association with New Orleans and Company, the Mayor's Office of Cultural Economy, and the New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund--hosts the annual NOLA New Year's Eve Fireworks Show in the French Quarter. The club will count down the final seconds of 2023 by dropping their giant fleur-de-lis atop Jax Brewery. Once the fleur-de-lis completes its descent and 2023 gives way to 2024, a world-class pyrotechnics show will illuminate the New Orleans sky.
The Berger and Tiller Families, French Quarter Festivals, Inc., and J&M Displays are also assisting with the production of the fleur-de-lis drop and fireworks display.
If you're going to be out of town or if you can't make it to the French Quarter to take part in the festivities, you can watch them live at wwl.com or on the WWL Radio Facebook page.
The fleur-de-lis drop and fireworks show are the first in several New Year's festivities in New Orleans. The Allstate Sugar Bowl Parade will roll through the French Quarter on New Year's Eve at 2:30 p.m. Then on New Year's Day, the 90th Annual Allstate Sugar Bowl Football Classic featuring Texas and Washington will kickoff at 7:45 p.m. The winner of that game will advance to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.
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NATIONAL CHAMPAGNE DAY
National Champagne Day recognizes the wine that puts the pop in every New Year's Eve celebration.
Genuine champagne only comes from France's Champagne region. French law protects where and how it is made. With some exceptions, only Champagne made according to set specifications and within the French region may label their wines using the term "Champagne." Other foods and beverages fall under this type of protection in France and other parts of the world.
Champagne, France, is located northeast of Paris and provides the ideal temperature and soil to produce the grapes required for Champagne. French law allows only eight varieties of grapes for the production of Champagne in the Champagne region. Primarily, the three grapes used to create Champagne are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier.
Unlike other wines, Champagne ferments in the bottle allowing the vintner to trap the CO2 in the bottle. The bubbles give Champagne its effervescence.
While Champagne can be spendy, if you are looking for a little pop on New Year's Eve, other varieties of sparkling wine are available from Italy, California, and even the South of France. They offer a sparkle that won't put a fizzle in your pocketbook. Then again, some New Years mean an opportunity for splurging and celebrating no matter the expense
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December 31st Celebrated History
1904
Earlier in 1904, The New York Times moved to 42nd Street along Longacre Square overlooking a growing triangle of commerce. In August, New York City Mayor George McClellan renamed the area Times Square. The newspaper ushered in 1905 with the first New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square.
1911
Marie Curie receives her second Nobel Prize. Her work with radioactivity led to the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
1983
Mayor Ed Koch appoints Benjamin Ward as New York City Police Commissioner, the first African American to hold the position.
1999
Complying with the 1977 Torrijos-Carter Treaties, the U.S. government transfers control of the Panama Canal to Panama.
2000
Last day of century and the second millennium.
December 31st Celebrated Birthdays
Elizabeth Arden - 1878
Born Florence Nightingale Graham, the entrepreneur opened her first cosmetics salon in 1910 on Fifth Avenue in New York City.
Anthony Hopkins - 1937
The award-winning actor is best-known for his unforgettable role as Dr. Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs. Other memorable performances include Remains of the Day, Legends of the Fall, and Nixon.
Rosalind Cash - 1938
Throughout the actress's more than 30 year career she appeared in many popular television series including Barney Miller, Kojak, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, American Playhouse, Hill Street Blues, The Cosby Show, L.A. Law, The Golden Girls, Family Ties, China Beach, A Different World, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and General Hospital. She also starred in several movies, including The Omega Man in 1971.
John Denver - 1943
The folk music singer-songwriter rose to fame during the 1970s with hit songs "Take Me Home, Country Roads," "Thank God I'm a Country Boy," and "Rocky Mountain High."
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Which sentence uses "garrulous" correctly?
His garrulous manner was endearing.
The garrulous child wouldn't stop talking.
The garrulous silence filled the room.
She enjoyed the garrulous sunset.
Which sentence uses "garrulous" correctly?
The garrulous child wouldn't stop talking.
The sentence "The garrulous child wouldn't stop talking." uses the word "garrulous" correctly. "Garrulous" means excessively talkative or chatty, and in this sentence, it accurately describes the child who wouldn't cease their constant chatter. The word choice effectively conveys the child's talkative nature, emphasizing their inability to remain silent. It portrays a vivid image of a child who is loquacious and perhaps even annoyingly talkative. The sentence showcases the correct usage of "garrulous" by capturing the essence of its meaning in relation to the child's incessant conversation.
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The long-ago restaurants of West End!
The restaurants of West End offered some of the best seafood available in the New Orleans area. Beginning as early as the mid-1800s, with the arrival of Captain Bruning and his iconic Bruning's Seafood Restaurant, West End became synonymous with delicious seafood and New Orleans cuisine. Names like Fitzgerald's, Bruning's, Swanson's, Papa Rosselli's, Maggie and Smitty's Fontana's, and Kirsch's conjure many memories for seasoned New Orleanians who frequented these establishments. By the 1960s, West End's "restaurant row" was fully developed into one of the favorite spots for seafood and specialty food. The aerial photograph below indicates the locations of the various restaurants that were known over the years. West End was directly adjacent to the east end of Jefferson Parish, so the over-water portions of those buildings along West End Park were actually in Jefferson Parish. The area to the lower portion of the photo was known as Bucktown, a fishing village that bordered the lake and the 17th. Street Outfall Canal. By placing the restaurants and bars in Jefferson Parish, yet having access only through Orleans Parish, some of the businesses were able to get away with hosting gambling and other vices that were normally illegal in the city. Poto by John G. Demajo! https://demajo.net/westend/
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Join Lakeside Shopping Center as we welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus with their friends Rudolph, Frosty and other Christmas favorites!
3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, LA, 70002
Capture your family memory with a visit and photo with Santa!
North Pole Express Train | 10:15 am
Train rides for your little elves begin at 10:15 am!
North Pole Express Train is open:
Thru - January 7, 2024
Monday–Saturday: 10 am – 7 pm
Sunday: Noon – 6 pm
$2/ride - Cash Only
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Celebration in the Oaks
Thru - Dec 30
5:00pm - 11:00pm
City Park glows with than a million lights, Mr. Bingle and holiday displays, as well as dinosaurs, flamingos, a pirate ship, and the animated “12 Yats of Christmas.” The seasonal attraction is accessible by driving or walking tours and the City Park train, and there are dedicated bike nights on Dec. 5 and Dec. 12. The season opens on Thanksgiving (Thursday, Nov. 23), and decorated park attractions include the Botanical Garden, Carousel Gardens and the holiday-decorated Storyland.
New Orleans Botanical Garden
5 Victory Avenue New Orleans, LA 70119
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City Park Prepares for Enhanced Celebration in the Oaks
Expanded holiday festival to include Driving Tour, amusement-park rides and reimagined Walking Tour
New Orleans City Park’s Celebration in the Oaks, one of the most-spectacular holiday lights festivals in the country, has fascinated guests for generations. The month-long fundraiser attracts over 135,000 visitors each year who come to see City Park’s famous live oak trees swathed in over a million twinkling lights and discover hundreds of breathtaking displays throughout the Park. This year, THE New Orleans holiday tradition is taking it to another level.
“With the Driving Tour and Walking Tour, this will be the biggest footprint Celebration in the Oaks has had since Hurricane Katrina,” said Cara Lambright, City Park Conservancy CEO. “As our largest annual fundraiser, we can’t wait to share this exciting celebration with our community.”
Boasting more light displays, new attractions and the return of the Botanical Garden Walking Tour, the 2022 Celebration will offer a variety of options, and price points, for guests to choose from.
Highlights this year include:
2.25-mile Driving Tour with enhanced displays
Walking Tour with Botanical Garden access and Carousel Gardens Amusement Park rides included
Multiple dedicated Bike Nights
Botanical Garden Dripping Tree, Poinsettia Tree, Historic Train Garden and “Cajun Night Before Christmas”
Carousel Gardens Train, Christmas Tree, Mr. Bingle and free marshmallows and hot chocolate
Holiday-themed Storyland
Iconic LED dinosaurs, flamingos and pirate ship
New exhibits such Toy Land, a 12-foot Dandelion Meadow Display and Winter Wonderland
“We heard the call of the community and challenged ourselves to step it up,” said Julie LaCour, Director of CITO/Special Events. “We know how important this event is to visitors, and we feel confident this year’s final product will make memories for folks that will last a lifetime.”
City Park Conservancy’s annual operating budget is largely reliant on self-generated activities, often weather dependent, and Celebration in the Oaks plays a key role in funding the Park’s continued maintenance and beauty each year, providing nearly 10% of the Park’s annual budget. The public’s investment and attendance at Celebration in the Oaks supports City Park’s success going forward.
For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit CelebrationInTheOaks.com.
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WHEN
Nov. 24, 2022 – Jan. 1, 2023
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays until 12/19
Closed Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
WHERE
New Orleans City Park
Driving Tour Entrance: 2 Friederichs Ave, NOLA 70124
Walking Tour Entrance: 7 Victory Ave, NOLA 70124
TICKETS
For pricing structure, schedule and more, visit CelebrationInTheOaks.com.
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. (Photo by Chris Granger | The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate)
PHOTO BY CHRIS GRANGER
130 Roosevelt Way New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70112
5PM
During the Christmas season, almost every local has made their way through the cold streets of downtown New Orleans to see the lobby of the romantic Roosevelt Hotel.
Faux tree stems wrapped in glimmering white lights stand tall as they hover over guests and nearly touch the ceiling chandeliers. Neighboring the branches are snow-white Christmas trees covered in red ribbons and ornaments. Both decors line the lobby in a perfect, picturesque pattern.
Hence, it isn't hard to understand why Travel and Leisure named the Roosevelt one of the 15 most festive hotels in the U.S. during the holiday season.
“Our hotel guests, New Orleanians and tourists from all over the world come to The Roosevelt at this time of year because it is truly the brightest, most brilliant place to bring out the holiday spirit,” Tod Chambers, general manager of the Roosevelt, said in a news release.
This year, the Roosevelt is bringing back its beloved Christmas tradition on Nov. 28, unveiling 1,600 feet of garland and 4,000 glass ornaments, the hotel announced Wednesday morning.
New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President and General Manager Mickey Loomis will be there to help switch on the ceremonial lighting of over 112,000 lights, the Roosevelt said in a news release.
The hotel will also be offering various options for holiday dining experiences and drink options at the Sazerac Bar and Teddy's Café.
The Sazerac Bar is bringing back their annual holiday drinks, including the Christmas Cookie — a sweet, vodka-based mixed drink — and the Candy Cane, a sugar drink featuring Rumple Minze.
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CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK
December 16–December 30, 2023
Lafreniere Park sparkles for the holidays with millions of twinkling lights and displays! Constructed with over 10 million LED lights, this holiday favorite features elaborate decorations, artificial snow, and festive light displays that illuminate Lafreniere Park, while adults and kids alike can watch for appearances by Santa, Rudolph, Frosty, Grinch, and Elf.
At Santa’s Express Mail Center, children are able to view Santa’s elves building toys for all the good little girls and boys. Attendees can also enjoy an interactive walking tour set to random scenes from their favorite holiday classics. Children can write a letter to Santa and mail it to him at the Elf Post Office.
The 37th Annual Christmas in the Park will be held nightly at Lafreniere Park beginning on Friday, Dec. 9, 2021, and ending on Friday, Dec. 30, 2023.
Park Admissions & Entrances
The admission charge per vehicle is $10 in advance or $15 at the gate of the park
Credit and debit cards only. No cash will be taken at the gate. Tickets can be purchased online at https://lafrenierepark.org.
Additionally, the carousel will be open to the public every night till 9pm.
All vehicles must enter from West Napoleon Avenue and exit at Downs Boulevard. Upon entering the park, traffic will flow counterclockwise around the park. The Downs Boulevard Park entrance will close daily at 5:00 pm. The West Napoleon Avenue gate will close at 9:00 p.m. on Sunday – Thursday and 10:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights.
Lafreniere Park will be closed on Christmas Day, Saturday, Dec. 25th, and will reopen on Sunday, Dec. 26th.
Driving and walking tours through the exhibit will be available
- Sunday – Thursday: 5:30pm to 9:00pm
- Friday –Saturday: 5:30pm – 10:00pm
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KENNER’S MAGICAL CHRISTMAS VILLAGE: The lights display will run Dec. 16-23, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Heritage Park, 2015 Fourth St., in Kenner. Vendors and entertainment, music, food, arts, crafts and an appearance from Santa Claus will be available every Friday and Saturday. www.kenner.la.us/
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City of Gretna, Louisiana
Light up the Huey - Holiday Lights Display on Huey P. Long Avenue
The oaks will be lit all along the Huey P. Long median from 10th Street to the river
through December.
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Visit The Northshore
Get ready for the most magical time of the year! The 24th Annual Holiday of Lights is back in Mandeville, Louisiana, and it's brighter and merrier than ever! This year, enjoy a laser light show, SNOW, and more expanded light areas!
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KEEP THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT ALIVE: DRIVE-THRU LIGHTS UNTIL DECEMBER 31
the Holiday of Lights continues as a drive-thru experience on Koop Drive until December 31. The twinkling lights will illuminate the night from dusk through dawn, ensuring that the holiday spirit lingers long after the parade ends.
A Community Tradition
In 2022, after a years-long hiatus, the Holiday of Lights returned and welcomed an estimated 20,000 visitors! As it approaches its quarter-century anniversary, the Holiday of Lights has become an integral part of the Northshore's holiday celebrations, bringing families together to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.
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We are hosting our 4th annual HOLIDAY IN THE PARK at Joe W. Brown Park, 5601 Read Boulevard, NOLA 70126. Opens at dusk until 9:30pm starting November 20 - January 2, 2024. See you under the lights! For more information, visit www.nordc.org
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NOW THROUGH SUNDAY, DEC. 31
HOLIDAY LIGHTS: 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. nightly, Baton Rouge General, 8585 Picardy Ave. The large green space in front of the hospital is transformed into a twinkling, singing and musically synchronized lights display. $5. eventbrite.com.
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Arthur Hardy
48th annual MARDI GRAS GUIDE IS AVAILABLE
While our 2024 issue begins general distribution on
December 26, these outlets have them in stock NOW.
BEADS BY THE DOZEN 333 Edwards Ave. Harahan
PLUSH APPEAL 2812 Toulouse New Orleans
TJ CARNIVAL SUPPLIES 28 Fairfield Gretna
MARDI GRAS BEADS FACTORY 1145 Hwy 90 West Bridge City
JEFFERSON VARIETY 239 Iris Ave. Jefferson
BARNES & NOBLE 3721 Veterans Metairie
BARNES & NOBLE 16018 West Bank Expressway Harvey
BARNES & NOBLE 3414 Hwy 190 Mandeville
BLUE HARBOR MARKET 2963 Hwy 190 Mandeville
LITTLE MISS MUFFIN 766 Harrison Ave. New Orleans
ROSELYNNS HALLMARK 800 Metairie Rd Metairie
TJM’S 3605 N. CAUSEWAY Metairie
BARNES & NOBLE in Baton Rouge and Lafayette
Copies may also be ordered online from
https://store.nola.com/collections/mardi-gras
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An exhibit of original works by Art Deco icon Erté will include almost 170 items as well as other period pieces that characterized the movement of style and design.
"Erté and the Era of Art Deco" will remain open through Jan. 3, 2024.
Often called "the father of Art Deco," Romain de Tirtoff, known as Erté, was the central figure of the art and design evolution that emerged during the 1920s. The look featured stylized forms, geometric patterns, vibrant colors and sleek lines. Its influence flooded the world of art, fashion, architecture, furniture design, serviceware and more.
The Rau exhibit includes a large collection of the artist's original gouache paintings, used to create designs for fashion shows, clubs and stage performances.
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Historic New Orleans Collection
By: Amelia Hervey
HNOC'S NEWEST EXHIBIT
A new exhibit titled A Mystic Brotherhood: Fraternal Orders of New Orleans will be debuted by The Historic New Orleans Collection this December. until May 10, 2024. Admission will be free with a ticket reservation.
[Provided by Gambel Communications]
This exhibit will explore fraternal organizations such as the Freemasons and Odd Fellows, whose history has often been hidden, and highlight how they have shaped today's city. Visitors will recognize many familiar New Orleans names within the exhibit, including William C. C. Claiborne, Oscar J. Dunn, and Homer Plessy. It will also be possible to learn about the numerous landmarks around the city where certain historical events took place.
The exhibit will be a companion to Mystery and Benevolence: Masonic and Odd Fellow Folk Art, which is a traveling exhibition debuting on February 16, 2024 and running until May 10, 2024. Organized by the American Folk Museum in New York, from the Kendra and Allan Daniel Collection, this exhibition is toured by International Art & Artists from Washington, DC.
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City of New Orleans Encourages Residents to Participate in the Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program to Rebuild Wetlands
NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans today reminded residents of the annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program to restore our wetlands. For over 25 years, this program has contributed to the restoration of the Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge, while preventing them from being placed in landfills. The trees also create an important habitat for birds, fish, crabs, crawfish and shrimp.
"Every year, our Christmas trees bring light and happiness into our homes, but their significance goes far beyond spreading holiday joy," said Mayor LaToya Cantrell. "Recycling and placing these trees along our eroding coastline to help rebuild our wetlands will assist in the effort to protect our great city and state for generations to come. This robust tree recycling program is another example of how New Orleans will continue to lead in combatting the global climate crisis while promoting innovative opportunities to create a better, greener and more vibrant community. So far, recycled trees have restored an area of marsh equal to approximately 200 football fields. Thank you to our residents who continue to donate their Christmas trees year after year to enhance our coastline restoration efforts."
The program is coordinated by the City's Office of Resilience and Sustainability (ORS) and Department of Sanitation, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Louisiana National Guard.
“We’re bringing attention to the Christmas Tree Recycling Program today because Black Friday and Small Business Saturday are popular days for New Orleanians to buy and decorate live Christmas trees,” said Director of Economic Development Jeff Schwartz. “The City can only accept trees without tinsel and flocking, and we ask residents to please consider this while decorating your tree.”
“While we are making great progress, protecting our natural resources remains more important than ever for New Orleans,” said ORS Deputy Chief Resilience Officer Greg Nichols. "The Christmas Tree Recycling Program is a great way for residents to get involved in the fight to restore our coast.”
Residents are encouraged to place their trees curbside for collection by Department of Sanitation contractors from Jan. 8 - 12, 2024. Trees cannot be flocked, and all ornamentation must be removed before placing them on the curb. Once they are collected, they will be sorted, bundled and airlifted by helicopter and dropped in targeted sections of the Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge. The City’s goal is to collect 10,000 trees this year.
“The annual Christmas Tree Drop represents a long-standing partnership between the Louisiana National Guard and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service," said Louisiana National Guard, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Gabriel Ruiz. "It benefits the City of New Orleans and surrounding coastal environment, while also providing valuable training hours for our pilots and crewmembers of the 1st Assault Helicopter Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment."
“I’d like to thank the residents of New Orleans for sharing their Christmas trees with us each year and making their contribution to coastal restoration," said USFWS Refuge Manager Shelley Stiaes. "Their tradition of donating Christmas trees is helping to rebuild our coastline and build habitat for wildlife."
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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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Billy Nungesser Lt. Governor of Louisiana
Sponsored · Paid for by Office of the Lieutenant Governor
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Exciting news from the Office of Lt. Governor and the Office of Tourism! We're thrilled to announce the stunning new design for our float as we gear up for our 3rd year in the 2024 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California.
This year’s theme is “Celebrating a World of Music: The Universal Language." Our float features a larger-than-life Mardi Gras jester, fleur de lis, second-line inspired umbrellas, and lots of purple, green, and gold.
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NewOrleans.com Allstate Sugar Bowl Tailgate Town to Kick-Off Game-Day Festivities on January 1
Ticketed Fans Invited to Champions Square For Tailgating Experience
NEW ORLEANS (December 21, 2023) – Fans attending the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl on Monday, January 1, 2024, are invited to converge on Champions Square at the Caesars Superdome to enjoy the NewOrleans.com Allstate Sugar Bowl Tailgate Town hosted by New Orleans & Company, the official pre-game party. Gates open at 4 p.m. for Tailgate Town while the Allstate Sugar Bowl is scheduled to kick off at 7:45 p.m.
Fans must have a Sugar Bowl game ticket to access Tailgate Town.
Tailgate Town, which is open from 4-7 p.m., will feature food, interactive games, and lots of entertainment. The band and cheerleaders from each school will perform – the Husky Marching Band's infectious grooves have delighted sports and music aficionados around the world for the last 93 years, while The Longhorn Band, founded in 1900, is rooted in countless traditions and historic events with high standards of achievement at its foundation.
Fans attending Tailgate Town are encouraged to visit the New Orleans & Company activation to enter the "Sugar Bowl 24 Come Back to New Orleans Sweepstakes" for a chance to win a return trip to New Orleans to experience all the city has to offer. The prize package features complimentary hotel stay, free admission to one of the city's top attractions, and specialty lunch and dinner reservations, among other perks.
Superdome doors are scheduled to open at 5:30 p.m. for the highly anticipated showdown between No. 2 Washington and No. 3 Texas. The winner of this year's game, the 90th annual Sugar Bowl Classic, will advance to the College Football Playoff Championship on Monday, January 8, in Houston. The other Playoff Semifinal pits No. 1 Michigan against No. 4 Alabama and will be played at the Rose Bowl, which kicks off at 3:30 p.m. (Central), also on ESPN.
Washington (13-0, 9-0 Pac-12) advanced to the College Football Playoff after a thrilling 34-31 victory over No. 5 Oregon in the Pac-12 Championship game on Dec. 1. Texas (12-1, 8-1 Big 12) also earned its conference championship with an impressive 49-21 win over No. 18 Oklahoma State in the Big 12 title game on Dec. 2. The Huskies and the Longhorns are the 94th and 95th conference champions to play in the Sugar Bowl in its 90-year history.
Washington will be the first Pac-12 team to play in the Sugar Bowl while schools that are currently in the Big 12 have made 25 Sugar Bowl appearances with an all-time mark of 15-10.
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NEW ORLEANS – Washington, from the Pac-12 Conference, and Texas, from the Big-12 Conference, will be featured in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl on Monday, January 1, 2024, in the Caesars Superdome. The game is scheduled to kick off at 7:45 p.m. (Central) and will be televised by ESPN.
While the game is officially sold out, the Sugar Bowl Committee encourages fans still looking to purchase tickets to visit Ticketmaster as the official verified resale platform of the 2024 Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl.
The Allstate Sugar Bowl will be doubling as a College Football Playoff (CFP) Semifinal for the fourth time since the start of the four-team college football postseason format which was established for the 2014 season. The three previous Playoff Semifinals combined for nearly 70 million worldwide viewers on ESPN's platforms.
"It's a wonderful opportunity for the Sugar Bowl to host two of the top college football teams in the country for a Playoff Semifinal," said Richard Briede, the President of the Sugar Bowl Committee. "And we're very excited as Washington and Texas are outstanding universities who have proven themselves to have tremendous football programs with strong followings of diehard fans. The energy in New Orleans for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day is going to be amazing."
This season will mark the final year of the current four-team format for the CFP. Starting with the 2024 regular season, the CFP will expand to a 12-team playoff. The Allstate Sugar Bowl will host New Year's Day Playoff Quarterfinals following both the 2024 and 2025 seasons.
"The Allstate Sugar Bowl has hosted the best in college football for our first 89 years," said Jeff Hundley, the chief executive officer of the Allstate Sugar Bowl. "Washington and Texas will ensure that the 90th annual Sugar Bowl continues that long run of excellence. We can't wait to welcome all the passionate Husky and Longhorn fans who pack the Superdome as well as the fans around the world who will watch this important match-up on ESPN."
The winner of this year's game, the 90th annual Sugar Bowl Classic, will advance to the College Football Playoff Championship on Monday, January 8, in Houston. The other Playoff Semifinal pits No. 1 Michigan against No. 4 Alabama and will be played at the Rose Bowl, which kicks off at 3:30 p.m. (Central), also on ESPN.
Washington (13-0, 9-0 Pac-12) was ranked No. 3 by the College Football Playoff (CFP) Selection Committee in last week's CFP Rankings and it moved up one spot to No. 2 following its 34-31 victory over No. 5 Oregon in Friday's Pac-12 Championship game. After being ranked No. 7 in last week's CFP Rankings, Texas (12-1, 8-1 Big 12) moved up to No. 3 in today's rankings after its impressive 49-21 win over No. 18 Oklahoma State in Saturday's Big 12 Championship game.
Washington, as the higher seed, will be the home team and will occupy the home bench on the west sideline of the Caesars Superdome while Texas will occupy the visitor bench on the east sideline.
This year's Sugar Bowl will be a rematch of last year's Alamo Bowl – Washington posted a 27-20 victory over Texas in that game on Dec. 29, 2022. The two teams have met four other times with the Longhorns holding a 3-2 edge in the series. The first two meetings were a Texas sweep of a home-and-home series (35-21 in Austin on Oct. 5, 1974, and 28-10 in Seattle on Sept. 20, 1975). The other meetings also came in bowls with Washington winning 14-7 in the Sun Bowl on Dec. 22, 1979, and Texas winning 47-43 in the Holiday Bowl on Dec. 28, 2001.
Washington will be the first Pac-12 team to play in the Sugar Bowl while schools that are currently in the Big 12 have made 25 Sugar Bowl appearances with an all-time mark of 15-10 (.600). Washington and Texas are the 94th and 95th conference champions to play in the Sugar Bowl in its 90-year history.
The Huskies will be making their second appearance in the CFP – they lost to Alabama in a Playoff Semifinal following the 2016 season, the third year of the CFP. The Longhorns are making their CFP debut this year.
While Washington is making its Sugar Bowl debut, becoming the 52nd school to participate in the game, Texas will be making its fifth appearance in the Sugar Bowl. The Longhorns have an all-time mark of 2-2 in the Sugar Bowl with wins in their first (Jan. 1, 1948, 27-7 over Alabama) and last appearances (Jan. 1, 2021, 28-21 over Georgia).
This year marked the most wins (13) in Washington football's 107-year history. The Huskies have posted 15 10-win seasons. Texas, meanwhile, has recorded 25 seasons with 10 or more victories. The Longhorns' victory record is also 13, set in its 2005 and 2009 BCS Championship seasons.
Washington will be making its 40th overall bowl appearance with an all-time record of 19-19-1. This will be the 59th bowl appearance for Texas; it has an all-time bowl mark of 31-25-2.
Both coaches, Kalen DeBoer from Washington and Steve Sarkisian for Texas, will be making their Sugar Bowl debuts as head coaches – they will become the 103rd and 104th coaches to lead teams into the Sugar Bowl.
Washington will be playing its first game in the Superdome and in New Orleans as well as just its fourth game overall in the state of Louisiana. The Huskies defeated Tulane in Shreveport's Independence Bowl on Dec. 19, 1987, and lost a pair of games to LSU in Baton Rouge (1983 and 2012). Texas will be making its 18th trip to Louisiana – the Longhorns have a 10-6-1 record in the Pelican State with a 7-0-1 record in New Orleans against Tulane, a 1-4 mark against LSU in Baton Rouge and a 2-2 Sugar Bowl record. The Horns are 2-1 all-time in the Superdome (a win over Georgia and a loss to Virginia Tech in the Sugar Bowl and a 2002 win over Tulane).
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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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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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Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm
Come and dance...
Bring veils, zils, and your hips to do lots of shimmies.
$18 per class, $60 per month
10 classes for $120
www.tamalyndallal.net
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LSU Athletics is proud to announce its year-long celebration of 100 Years in Tiger Stadium, highlighted by stadium upgrades, events, storytelling initiatives, and a season-long celebration throughout the 2024 campaign.
Tiger Stadium, one of America’s most iconic sporting venues, first opened its gates on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1924. Since then, the Tigers have won 450 contests in Death Valley, which has been home to two Heisman Trophy winners, four national championship teams, and 12 SEC title-winning squads.
Included in the celebration are several upgrades to Tiger Stadium, including a new videoboard and lighting system, as well as other upgrades designed to enhance the game day experience. Other events and celebrations will be announced throughout the year.
The 2024 home schedule features several marquee matchups, including home contests against Oklahoma, UCLA, and Alabama. Information on the full 2024 schedule and season tickets will be announced in the coming weeks.
One of the most legendary stadiums in all of college football, Tiger Stadium has been called “the best place in the world to watch a sporting event” by ESPN and “the pound-for-pound king of noise in college football.”
Entering its centennial season in 2024, Tiger Stadium has been a cornerstone of LSU Athletics and the Louisiana community for almost a century, hosting numerous NFL superstars, Heisman Trophy winners, and Hall of Famers since its opening in 1924. It serves as a sporting, cultural, and commercial hub for LSU Athletics, which contributes an estimated $500 million of economic activity for the state of Louisiana annually.
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MID-CITY Vendors c
Mycelium Express
Sprout NOLA
River Queen Greens
L'Hoste Citrus
Perilloux Farms
Sassy Cajun Spices
Johndales Farm
Indian Springs Farmers Association
Roulaison Distilling Co.
Paella NOLA
JuiceSEE
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Latin Night at Rock n Bowl
Mid-City Lanes Rock n Bowl
3000 S. CARROLTON AVE
New Orleans, LA 70118
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Latin Night returns on this night! Dance class starts at 7pm with Bianca San Martin and then social dancing begins at 8pm with DJ Maynor playing the best Latin music to dance to. $5 cover
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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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Lafreniere Park Farmers Arts Market
3000 Downs Blvd,
Metairie, LA 70003-3957,
United States
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Up next, Tulane open American Athletic Conference action at home as it hosts Rice on Wednesday, January 3. Tipoff between the Green Wave and the Owls is set for 8 p.m. on ESPNU.
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Pat Jolly's Silly Hat Birthday Festivity
Jollyllama's PotLucky * Y'all Come
for the Funtrepreneur's Folicking Fun
Wednesday, January 3, 2024 7pm - 11pm
Café Istanbul
2372 St Claude Avenue, Faubourg Marigny New Orleans
in the back of the New Orleans Healing Center
2 parking lots and back door entrance on N. Rampart Street
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German Coast
Farmers Market-
Westbank Bridge Park
13825 River Rd, Luling, LA 70070-6219, United States
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January 4, 2024 | 6:00pm
Bach at the New Marigny
We kick off the New Year with Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 at the New Marigny Theatre! The program will also include works by Theofanidis, Fuller, St. George, Tansman, and Telemann.
RESERVE TICKETS
FEATURING
Matthew Kraemer, conductor
PROGRAM
Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3
Christopher Theofanidis: Muse
Tucker Fuller: Orfeo & Eurydice
Tansman: Variations sur un thème de Frescobaldi
Telemann: Ouverture-Suite, TWV 55:D18
Doors: 5:00pm /// Concert: 6:00pm
Approximate concert length: 90 minutes
VENUE
New Marigny Theatre
Corner of Marais St and Mandeville St
2301 Marais St, New Orleans, LA 70117
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After you enjoy your Christmas tree this holiday season, recycle it at Middendorf's Manchac!
We're collecting trees to help with Southeastern Louisiana University's Manchac Wetlands Restoration Project. If you recycle your tree with us, you could also win a $50 gift card!
To enter the drawing, please drop-off your tree at Middendorf's Manchac during regular business hours (Wed-Sun, 10:30am-9:00pm) beginning on January 4. After you drop-off your tree, come inside to the hostess stand to enter to win. We'll collect trees through the end of Mardi Gras, and the drawing will be held on February 14. If you're not interested in the drawing, you can drop-off your tree anytime.
And one more thing.. Trees cannot be flocked or have any decorations, stands, nails/screws, etc. Thank you for helping the Manchac Wetlands!
Learn more about the project at... https://www.southeastern.edu/.../dece.../tree_recycling.html
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Allison 'Tootie' Montana, famed Mardi Gras Indian, to be honored in New Orleans
The Black Catholic culture-bearer helmed the Black Masking tradition for more than 50 years until his death in 2005 at the age of 82.
NATE TINNER-WILLIAMS
Upcoming celebrations in New Orleans will honor Big Chief Allison “Tootie” Montana, a famed Mardi Gras Indian known for transforming and pacifying the tradition after its extended violent period during the mid-20th century.
The events will kick off on Thursday, Jan. 4, with a presentation on the tradition, also known as Black Masking Indians, by Tootie’s son Darryl Montana and Dianne “Gumbo Marie” Honore' at the New Orleans Jazz Museum for the Jazz Education Network annual conference.
On Jan. 6, a blessing ceremony will take place at the late culture-bearer’s memorial statue in Louis Armstrong Park in the Tremé neighborhood at 2pm CT. The date marks Tootie Montana Day in the City of New Orleans, which created the annual civic celebration in 2012.
It is also the Feast of the Epiphany—following Twelfth Night in the Crescent City, which kicks off the region’s well-known Carnival season, engendering weeks of parades and other celebrations featuring the cultural community Montana helped revitalize.
“Each year we strive to keep his legacy, the legacy of the Black Masking tradition across the city and the Backatown neighborhood history at the forefront through education, community enrichment and involvement, celebration and preservation,” the annual Montana Day organizers said in a statement.
On Dec. 7, the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) will screen the 1976 short documentary film “Black Indians of New Orleans” at 1pm, showcasing the late Dr. Maurice Martinez’s in-depth look at the history of the art form.
Dating back to at least the mid-19th century, the longstanding African-American communal tradition involves months of costume creation among the city’s dozens of tribes, leading up to their carnival season debut each year. The confluence of African and Native American cultures is thought to have arisen from early interactions between the two oppressed communities in Louisiana around the turn of the 18th century.
Statue of Montana in Louis Armstrong Park. (Wikipedia Commons)
A second documentary, “Testimony of a Big Chief,” created in the 1990s by Will Horton, was originally scheduled to screen alongside “Black Indians of New Orleans” at NOMA, following nearly two decades of obscurity following its presumed loss during Hurricane Katrina. It was rediscovered in 2022 and screened at Loyola University New Orleans in early December of this year.
Unforeseen circumstances have resulted in the reduction of the NOMA show to one screening only, that of Dr. Martinez’s film.
Montana, a Black Catholic who was for more than a half-century embedded in the tradition as leader of the Yellow Pocahontas Tribe, features in both films as the “chief of chiefs” across tribes, helping to unify and popularize Black Masking in its modern form.
His influence helped bring about the characteristic bold colors and loud flourishes now ubiquitous among the various tribal suits. This aspect of the Mardi Gras Indians quickly overtook the previously violent nature of the parades and appearances, as healthy competition developed over who could produce the most elaborate costumes in time for the big reveal—in modern times, “Super Sunday,” the Sunday closest to the Feast of St. Joseph in March.
While giving a speech to the New Orleans City Council in 2005, Montana died of a heart attack, after which he was honored throughout the city by his fellow Masking Indians and supporters, who have continued to preserve his legacy.
They will be among those present at his commemorations this January, the latter two of which are open to the public. No advance registration is required but tickets can be reserved for NOMA, which includes admission to the film screening. More information can be found on the museum website.
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FREE Admission to the Ogden Museum of Art for La. Residents
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10:00 am
Ogden Museum of
Southern Art
925 Camp St.
New Orleans LA 70130
If you are a Louisiana resident you can enjoy the Ogden Museum of Southern Art for free on Thursdays thanks to the Helis Foundation. Great museum with the largest and most comprehensive assemblage of Southern art in the world, establishing the Ogden Museum as the preeminent resource on art and culture of the South.
. Purchase tickets in advance.
Who
All ages
Cost
Free for La. Residents
How
RESERVE TIMED
TICKETS HERE
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Penny's Cafe
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THURSDAY BUFFET $11.95
All you can eat fried chicken, baked chicken, fried okra, pork n' beans, boiled corn & potatoes, broccoli & bacon mac, cornbread, and dessert!
11am-7:30pm
- 5442 E Judge Perez Dr, Violet, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 272-0262
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TWELFTH NIGHT KICKOFF BRUNCH AT COMMONS CLUB FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 2024
Pop-Up Shops, Live DJ Entertainment & Themed Cocktails and Dishes
WHO/WHAT: The Virgin Hotels New Orleans is welcoming Carnival season with a festive Twelfth Night Kickoff Brunch at Commons Club – the social epicenter of Virgin Hotels New Orleans. Under the direction of recently-appointed Executive Chef Chris Borges, the dynamic restaurant, bar and lounge is kicking off Mardi Gras season with a very special Friday Brunch.
Guests can enjoy an array of tantalizing Mardi Gras themed dishes, along with Borges’ decadent a la carte brunch offerings such as Sweet Potato Buttermilk Drop Doughnut with marshmallow fluff brûlee, toasted pecans and maple glaze and Gulf Shrimp & Bayou Cora Grits. Cocktails are equally impressive with King Cake-inspired libations, baby ice cubes, and more. Guests can also enjoy bottomless mimosas ($35 per person) and bottomless Veuve Clicquot ($75 per person).
The Twelfth Night Kickoff Brunch will showcase a variety of local vendor pop-up shops, perfect for picking up items for costumes and revelry, as well as live DJ entertainment.
WHEN/WHERE: The Twelfth Night Kickoff Brunch will take place on Friday, January 5, 2024 from 11AM – 2PM. Common’s Club is located on the ground floor of Virgin Hotel New Orleans at 550 Baronne Street. For reservations or additional information, please visit https://virginhotels.com/new-orleans/eat-drink/commons-club/
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New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation presents Gladney in concert on Friday, January 5, 2024, at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center (1225 N. Rampart Street). Doors open at 7pm and the concert begins promptly at 8pm.
Tickets are $10, available here on Eventbrite: https://gladney2024.eventbrite.com
Seating is general admission and limited, so please register in advance. All proceeds from this concert series directly support the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation.
The concert will be livestreamed: jazzandheritage.org/live
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King Cake Hub
They're back Your favorite emcees, Professor Carl Nivale & Grand Marshal Marty Graw, are returning to host our King Cake Countdown Party and crown the 2024 Monarch Pageant winner! Who do you think will take the (King) Cake?
Mark your calendars for January 5th 9pm - midnight at @zonymashbeer! Music, food, drinks, and all the Mardi Gras madness you won’t want to miss #AlmostCarnival
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KING CAKE HUB 2024
King Cake Hub Returns 1/6/24
Contact: Jennifer Samuels, King Cake Hub
(504) 616-6739 (cell)
JennSamuels@gmail.com
NEW ORLEANS, LA, Calling all King Cake Enthusiasts. Jennifer Samuels, owner of King Cake Hub, announced multiple parties to celebrate the beginning of the 2024 Carnival season.
King Cake Hub and Zony Mash will host the second annual King Cake Monarch Pageant which will be part of our Countdown to Carnival Party and held in the tap room at 3940 Thalia Street. The party will be on Friday, January 5, 2024 from 9pm until midnight when our reigning Monarch Katrina Waters will pass the crown to the 2024 King Cake Monarch who will cut and share the first slices of king cake with all their royal subjects. The pageant will be emceed by our long time friends Prof. Carl Nivale and Grand Marshal Marty Graw and will also feature appearances by several dance krewes including El Lucha Krewe, Sassyracs and Voulez Krewe. DJ Liz will be onstage playing Carnival and New Orleans music to help get us all in the mood for that first slice of king cake and all the fun that is Carnival!
The King Cake Monarch will also be invited back to celebrate the opening of the King Cake Hub at 1464 S. Broad. The doors open and the party starts again welcome customers for the first day of the King Cake Hub, Josh Paxton will be playing Carnival favorites in the beer garden as well as HEY Coffee Co selling coffee and Paw Paws Donuts serving their amazing cream filled donuts.
This will be King Cake Hub’s sixth year selling a wide assortment of the best king cakes you have ever and never tasted and will include a variety of more than 70 cakes from Bittersweet, Breads on Oak, Brennan’s, Bywater Bakery, Caluda’s, Cannata’s, Caywood and Randazzo Bakery, District, Hi Do Bakery, Gracious, Joe Gambino’s Bakery, NOCCA, Sugar Love, Nolita, Mad Matter Bakery, Marguerite’s King Cakes, La Vie En Rose and more as well as a number of king cake related sweets and other merchandise.
Many purists blame people eating king cake out of season for all kinds of calamities from hurricanes to dreary Saints seasons. While our extensive research can’t substantiate those claims we can conclusively say that king cake causes maximum joy when shared during the festivities of the Carnival season. So much so that we can’t wait a minute longer that necessary to start eating and sharing with all our fans.
King Cake Hub will be open daily from 8:30am until 6:00pm daily beginning January 6 through Lundi Gras. Delivery will be available through D’livery and is scheduled to start the week of 1/8. King Cake Hub will only be operating out of the Zony Mash location to ensure our loyal customers get that wonderful overwhelming experience that is King Cake Hub! Stay tuned for more info via King Cake Hub’s social media sites on Facebook and Instagram.
1464 S Broad Street, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
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TODAY AT 11 PM – 2 AM
Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers
Blue Nile
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Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce de Leon Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
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16th annual Joan of Arc Parade, Saturday, Jan. 6
- starts at 7pm
- 16th annual Joan of Arc parade, celebrating her birthday
- officially kicks off the Mardi Gras season
- Portraying King Charles XII- Louis Michot
- Portraying Queen Yolande of Aragon- Hannah Kreiger-Benson
- Portraying the Maid of Orleans, Jeanne d'Arc- Marley Marsalis
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Mardi Gras Indian Presentation
Jan. 6, 2:00 PM - Sanctuary
Join us for a presentation and Q&A with two Mardi Gras Indian Queens - Big Queen Yellow Pocahontas and Big Queen Cinnamon Black. Learn more about this special and historic New Orleans tradition as we begin the Mardi Gras season!
St Charles Avenue Baptist Church
7100 St. Charles Avenue,
New Orleans, LA 70118
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Gretna Farmer’s Market
Event Date:
Saturday
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from 8:30 am - 12:30 am
Gretna Market
301 Huey P Long Ave
Gretna, LA 70053
| Enjoy fresh local produce and crafts at the Gretna Farmers Market, every Saturday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, rain or shine, under the covered Gretna Market Building, Huey P. Long Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets in historic downtown Gretna. | |
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The OPERA FESTA SINGERS will perform "NEW YEAR'S IN VIENNA", a Viennese Operetta Show, at DEUTSCHES HAUS on January 6, 2024 beginning at 6:00 PM.
CHEF GÜNTER PREUSS is planning a 4 COURSE AUSTRIAN DINNER with WINE PAIRINGS and CHAMPAGNE!
ROBERT WAGNER is producing and narrating this performance, featuring guest VIOLINIST SERKAN GUERKAN, traveling from VIENNA AUSTRIA. GUERKAN is a RENOWNED VIOLINIST and COMPOSER in EUROPE, specializing in both VIENNESE OPERETTA and ARGENTINE TANGO!
Also featured are STEVEN EDWARDS, PIANIST and DIRECTOR of the NEW ORLEANS SYMPHONY CHORUS, Kyle Anderson CELLIST, Rachel Looney SOPRANO, Kevin Rouchell TENOR, and DANCERS Kayla Ceaser & Jorden Majeau.
GUEST VIOLINIST GUERKAN will also perform "TANGO FEELING", a special tango event the following day, SUNDAY January 7, 2024 at 3:00 PM at the NEW MARIGNY THEATER. Featured at this event will be the ELECTRIC YAT QUARTET and TANGO DANCERS Christine Morris & Ector Gutierrez.
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Dominic Massa
We're happy to bring a piece of the past back to WYES starting this weekend. GREAT CHEFS OF NEW ORLEANS, the vintage TV series that began WYES’ legacy of award-winning nationally broadcast cooking shows, returns to the station – 40 years after its debut. Tune in Saturdays at 1pm. The original 26 episodes of GREAT CHEFS OF NEW ORLEANS will air on WYES, followed by other episodes of the multi-part series every Saturday.
Thanks to executive producer John Shoup for sharing the series (produced and directed by the late John Beyer) with us. It begins Saturday in the kitchen of the legendary Chef Warren Leruth, and you'll see many other local icons below in the weeks to come. For all the episodes, the distinctive voices of Mary Lou Conroy and Andres Calandria narrate, with original music from the Charlie Byrd Trio, the Dukes of Dixieland and Banu Gibson. LeRuth’s Gourmet Foods Andreas Preuss Marc Preuss Frank G Wong
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Becky Fos Artistry
Three years ago, I launched what has now become a B.Fos Mardi Gras tradition! On January 6th also known as “King’s Day”, I’ll launch my 3rd annual, highly collectible, 2024 B.Fos doubloon! Introducing, “Bienville” the Mardi Gras tiger!
Due to the fact that these sell out every year, I’m giving everyone enough time to mark their calendars and set an alarm .
January 6th at 9am CST, these will go live!!
- 2138 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 444-2967
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Bryan-College Station, Texas (Reed Arena)
7:30 PM CT
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Dog Adoption Event - TODAY
~ Every Saturday, 10am-4pm ~
Petsmart @ 1000 S Clearview Pkwy
Big dogs
Small dogs
Puppies
Seniors
Just looking to play with some pups? That's cool too! Need some volunteer opportunities? Sign up! Looking to foster! You're the best!
Hosted by Rolling River Rescue and Greta's Ark Rescue
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2024 Carnival Parade Schedule
Saturday, January 6
- Krewe of Joan of Arc (7 p.m. French Quarter)
- Société Des Champs Elysée (7:30 p.m. French Quarter)
- Phunny Phorty Phellows (7 p.m. Uptown)
- Funky Uptown Krewe (Follows Phunny Phorty Phellows)
- Fools of Misrule (6 p.m. Covington)
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Saturday, January 7
- Mande Kings Day (2 p.m. Mandeville)
Saturday, January 20
- Krewe of Chewbacchus (7 p.m. Marigny)
Friday, January 26
- Krewe of Boheme (7 p.m. French Quarter)
- Krewe of Titans (6:30 p.m. Slidell)
Saturday, January 27
- Krewe du Vieux (6:30 p.m. French Quarter)
- Krewe of Bilge (Noon Slidell)
- Krewe of Poseidon (6 p.m. Slidell)
Sunday, January 28
- Krewe of Antheia (1 p.m. Slidell)
- Krewe of Pearl River Lions Club (1 p.m. Pearl River)
- Krewe of Nefertiti (1 p.m. New Orleans East)
- 'tit Rəx (4:30 p.m. Marigny)
- krewedelusion (7 p.m. French Quarter)
Friday, February 2
- Krewe of Cork (3 p.m. French Quarter)
- Krewe of Oshun (6 p.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Cleopatra (Follows Krewe of Oshun)
- Krewe of Alla (Follows Krewe of Cleopatra)
- Krewe of Excalibur (6:30 p.m. Metairie)
- Krewe of Symphony (Follows Krewe of Excalibur)
- Krewe of Eve (7 p.m. Mandeville)
Saturday, February 3
- Krewe de Paws of Olde Towne (10 a.m. Slidell)
- Krewe of Push Mow (Noon Abita Springs)
- Krewe of Pontchartrain (11:30 a.m. Uptown)
- Legion of Mars (Follows Krewe of Pontchartrain)
- Krewe of Choctaw (Follows Legion of Mars)
- Krewe of Freret (Follows Krewe of Choctaw)
- Krewe of Tchefuncte (1 p.m. Madisonville)
- Knights of Nemesis (1 p.m. Chalmette)
- Magical Krewe of Mad Hatters (5 p.m. Metairie)
- Knights of Sparta/Spartan Society (5:30 p.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Pygmalion (Follows Knights of Sparta/Spartan Society)
- Krewe of Olympia (6 p.m. Covington)
Sunday, February 4
- The Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale (11 a.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Carrollton (Follows The Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale)
- Krewe of King Arthur (Follows Krewe of Carrollton)
- Krewe of Dionysus (1 p.m. Slidell)
- Krewe of Barkus (2 p.m. French Quarter)
Tuesday, February 6
- The Culinary Queens of New Orleans (6 p.m. Westbank)
Wednesday, February 7
- Krewe of Druids (6:15 p.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Nyx (6:45 p.m. Uptown)
Thursday, February 8
- Knights of Babylon (5:30 p.m. Uptown)
- Knights of Chaos (Follows Knights of Babylon)
- Krewe of Muses (Follows Knights of Chaos)
Friday, February 9
- Krewe of Bosom Buddies (11:30 a.m. French Quarter)
- Krewe of Hermes (5:30 p.m. Uptown)
- Krewe d'Etat (6:30 p.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Selene (6:30 p.m. Slidell)
- Krewe of Morpheus (7 p.m. Uptown)
Saturday, February 10
- Krewe of Bush (9 a.m. Bush)
- Krewe of NOMTOC (10:45 a.m. Westbank)
- Krewe of Iris (11 a.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Tucks (Noon Uptown)
- Krewe of Endymion (4 p.m. Mid-City)
- Krewe of Isis (6 p.m. Kenner)
Sunday, February 11
- Krewe of Okeanos (11 a.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Mid-City (Follows Krewe of Okeanos)
- Krewe of Thoth (Noon Uptown)
- Krewe of Bacchus (5:15 p.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Athena (5 p.m. Metairie)
- Krewe of Atlas (Follows Krewe of Athena)
Lundi Gras - Monday, February 12
- Krewe of Proteus (5:15 p.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Orpheus (6 p.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Centurions (6:30 p.m. Metairie)
Mardi Gras - Tuesday, February 13
- Krewe of Zulu (8 a.m. Uptown)
- Carnival of Covington (10 a.m. Covington)
- Krewe of Rex (10:30 a.m. Uptown)
- Krewe of Elks Orleans(Follows Krewe of Rex)
- Krewe of Crescent City (Follows Krewe of Elks Orleans)
- Krewe of Argus (11 a.m. Metairie)
- Krewe of Elks Jeffersonians (Follows Krewe of Argus)
- Krewe of Folsom (2 p.m. Folsom)
Saturday, February 17
- Krewe du Pooch (12 p.m. Mandeville)
Sunday, February 18
- Krewe of Mardi PAWS (2 p.m. Covington)
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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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Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots
Tickets
bit.ly/4aogfPR
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Race over for a truly wild experience featuring ostrich, camel and zonkeys races.
Skip the line on race day, reserve your tickets today through Ticketmaster! Click 'Find Tickets' to the right or click here: https://bit.ly/4aogfPR to get yours today!
GENERAL ADMISSION: $10
Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots
2899 Fortin St, New Orleans, LA 70119-2801, United States
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Rex den open house will offer a glimpse into the makings of Mardi Gras
Tori McRoberts Hoffpauir of YouthForce NOLA and her children, Lucia, 3, left, and Joshua, 5, look at Mardi Gras floats in the Rex den in New Orleans on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023.
- STAFF PHOTO BY SCOTT THRELKELD
Ever wanted to see the Boeuf Gras up close?
Take a gander at the King of Carnival's throne?
It is a month before Twelfth Night and the official beginning of the Carnival season and time to make plans to journey behind the scenes of the Rex parade in a special tour that benefits the Friends of the Cabildo.
The Rex Den Showing Open House and Float Viewing will be at 1 p.m. Jan. 13, 2024, at the 2531 S. Claiborne Ave. location that houses the majestic floats that will roll this season on Feb. 13.
From the iconic floats of the parade like the Butterfly King to His Majesty's Bandwagon, the signature aspects of the procession will be there along with floats that will provide a glimpse into the 2024 theme.
The den also is home to a museum of the Rex Organization and Rex Mart.
Tickets start at $40. Visit friendsofthecabildo.org.
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Professor Carl Nivale
Welcoming the new marching krewe, Krewe Mosaïque! They have their first parade on January 13th, from Armstrong Park to Ursuline Convent. Your favorite Professor and Grand Marshal Marty Graw look forward to being there!
#Carnival2024 #MardiGras2024 #OurCarnivalHeritage #krewemosaique
https://www.axios.com/.../new-krewe-mardi-gras-parade...
A new walking krewe will debut for Mardi Gras 2024, marching through the French Quarter on Jan. 13.
Why it matters: The event fills in an otherwise parade-free weekend during the weekslong celebration of Carnival in New Orleans.
What's happening: Krewe Mosaïque will march for 12 blocks from Armstrong Park to the Ursuline Convent for the first time.
- This year's krewe will max out at 200 members, and organizers are putting an emphasis on DIY elements, handmade throws and cultural or historical relevance to the city.
- The idea stems from the krewe's founding members preference for DIY costuming and contraption-building.
What she's saying: "Everything is bright and colorful and very unique unto themselves, but when we come together, it's this beautiful experience, like a mosaic," says Krewe Mosaïque founder Terese Aiello.
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Crescent City Homebrewers
Winterfest is an annual event put on by the Crescent City Homebrewers. The festival features over 40+ home brewed beers, live music, and more.
$40 gives you entrance to this all-you-can-drink event, as well as access to the Crescent City Homebrewers’ monthly meetings! Join us on January 13th and enjoy all rights and privileges of membership.
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WYES New Orleans
NEW DOCUMENTARY! Producer and narrator Dennis Woltering profiles six Louisiana visionaries in the new WYES documentary LOUISIANA INVENTORS AND INNOVATORS premiering on Wed., Jan. 17 at 9pm.
Featured in the film are: Alden “Doc” Laborde, who built a revolutionary rig that led to modern, international offshore drilling; Jerome Goldman, who created designs that led to faster, safer worldwide shipping; and Ruth Fertel, who forged a global fine dining enterprise by focusing on excellence and the sizzle.
Also profiled are David Oreck, who used charm and humor to build a household name in vacuum cleaners; J.M. Lapeyre, inventor of machines that revolutionized the shrimp industry and other fields; and Louisiana native Madam C.J. Walker, who overcame poverty and Jim Crow era discrimination to become America’s first self-made female millionaire.
Special thanks to our generous program sponsors:
Laitram
MECO
The Alden & Margaret Laborde Foundation
Laborde Marine Management, LLC
WYES Producers Circle
For more on the program: https://www.wyes.org/.../louisiana-inventors-and-innovators/
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Harmony Street Society To Host Free Tax Workshops For Local Musicians
OFFBEAT STAFF
The Harmony Street Society will once again offer free workshops this fall and winter to assist musicians in the New Orleans area with their tax-related matters. These workshops provide valuable insights into navigating the often complex world of taxes, ensuring musicians stay tax-compliant and informed.
The details of the workshops are as follows:
Workshop 3 – How to Prepare Your 2023 Tax Return – January 17, 2024
- A step-by-step walkthrough of preparing your 2023 tax return using your phone.
Workshop 4 – How to Prepare Your 2023 Tax Return – January 31, 2024
- A repeat of Workshop 3, with additional tips for handling missing documents.
These Harmony Street Society workshops provide an excellent opportunity for musicians in the New Orleans area to gain essential knowledge and guidance on tax-related matters.
ALL WORKSHOPS HELD IN PERSON AT THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ MUSEUM. All workshops are free to attend, and those interested should register with jim@harmonystreetsociety.org. For those unable to attend in person, the workshops will also be available for viewing on Zoom, and the Zoom link can be obtained by contacting that same email.
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The Balloon Glow & Laser Show - New Orleans is at NOLA Motorsports Park.
Coming January 19th & 20th 2024! Get the whole family out for a great family fun time! See incredible Hot Air Balloons, check that bucket list and get a ride on an actual Hot Air Balloon!
We will have a Kids Zone, with Games and Rides including trains, bounce house's, rock and much more!
Live Music for your entertainment from a variety of Artists.
Craft & Retail Vendor Booths with tons of cool and interesting stuff for sale!
Food Vendors with bunches of fantastic Festival Style food to choose from!
Bucket List!! Tethered Hot Air Balloon rides will be available for purchase during the event for $25 per person. While supplies last and weather dependent. Announcements on rides will be made at the event.
For the Grand Finale each night after dusk... about 9pm we will have the fantastic Hot Air Balloon Glow & Laser show where we will light up all the balloons in unison with crowd participatory "Count Downs"! This show incorporates Music and visually stunning coordinated burns by the Hot Air Balloons & Lasers.. creating a Glow!
Bring your blankets, chairs and umbrellas and set up your own "perfect" viewing spot i!
Tickets:https://www.freshtix.com/events/balloonsneworleans
FAQ:
Tickets are limited. Purchase as soon as possible before we sellout.
Volunteers needed to work with the balloon pilots to set up.
Parking is FREE and onsite.
DATE AND TIME
January 19th - 20th, 2024
Gate opening at 5PM each day: 5:00 pm
LOCATION
NOLA Motorsports Park
11075 Nicolle Blvd.
Avondale, LA 70094
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Give the gift of king cake this holiday season! We can't think of a tastier gift.
Mark your calendars WYES KING CAKE AND CONVERSATION is back!!!!!!!
Join us for a king cake tasting and conversation in celebration of all things Carnival on Sat., Jan. 20th from 1-3pm at WYES.
Tickets are $25.
BUY NOW: https://kingcakewyes.eventbrite.com
WYES KING CAKE AND CONVERSATION
Saturday, January 20, 2024
1-3pm
WYES Paulette and Frank Stewart Innovation Center for Educational Media
916 Navarre Avenue New Orleans, LA 70124
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Grande Krewe Friends...
Join us on Saturday, January 20th from 1:00 to 4:00 PM and
embark on a journey of effervescence and sophistication at our Sparkling Wine Festival! Join us for an exquisite afternoon, where we bring together four of our favorite distributors, each presenting a curated selection to help restock after your New Year's celebration...just in time for Mardi Gras!
Explore a world of bubbles with a diverse array of sparkling wines, ranging from crisp Proseccos to luxurious Champagnes. Our distributors have handpicked the finest bottles for any occasion! Every ticket holder enjoys a 10% discount on featured wines, making it the perfect opportunity to stock up for your carnival celebrations.
Don't miss your chance to be part of this sparkling sensation! Reserve your tickets now for an evening of sophistication and taste that will leave you bubbling with joy! 🥂✨
At $45 per person, these spots will sell out fast so sign up now!
Click here to reserve a space!
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Jefferson Performing Arts Society and Jefferson Parish Schools
Kick Off Winter Coat Drive
---Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) and Jefferson Parish Schools are partnering to collect winter coats for children in need.
Their goal is to gather 100 coats to be delivered to Woodmere Elementary in Harvey on February 6, 2024.
through February 4, JPAS will host a coat drive at their East bank and Westbank theaters:
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● Westwego Cultural Center 177 Sala Avenue, Westwego: January 25-February 4, 2024.
Coats in good condition (only new or gently used will be accepted) for ages 4 to 14 will be received at both locations during show productions. Due to the varying sizes of middle school students, adult-size coats will be accepted and distributed appropriately.
Coats may be dropped off by appointment if donors cannot bring coats during these times:
January 25-February 4, 2024: The Mountaintop performances at Westwego Cultural Center at 177 Sala Avenue in Westwego, Louisiana. Coats will be collected starting one hour prior to showtime for each performance on Thursdays through Sundays from January 25 to February 4. Please visit www.jpas.org for the show schedule of The Mountaintop. Coat donations will be accepted one hour before and shows, in the lobby.
Donors need not attend events or performances to donate coats. To arrange for coat drop-offs outside of the above-listed performance dates and times, email amy@jpas.org or call 504-885-2000 ext. 212.
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Saturday, January 27
2024 Bayou King Cake Festival and Krewe of King Cake Children's Parade
Sample the taste of Mardi Gras and watch the Krewe of King Cake Children's Parade at the Bayou King Cake Festival in Downtown Thibodaux.
By Lafourche Education Foundation38 followers
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Date and time
Saturday, January 27, 2024 · 11am - 5pm CST
Location
Downtown Thibodaux
402 West 3rd Street Thibodaux, LA 70301
Agenda
10:00 AM
Parade Begins
11:00 AM
Festival Begins
11:30 AM
Mayor Clement's Official Krewe Toast
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Band
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Souled Out
4:00 PM
King Cake Winner Annoucement
About this event
Sample the taste of Mardi Gras and watch the Krewe of King Cake Children's Parade at the Bayou King Cake Festival in Downtown Thibodaux!
On Saturday, January 27, enter to participate in the parade or come and watch it roll at 10:00 AM in downtown Thibodaux. Following the parade, be entertained with music from Souled Out and We & Mrs. Jones as you sample king cakes from some of your favorite bakeries and bakers alike!
Don't forget to vote for your favorite King Cake to win Best of the Bayou King Cake Festival!
VIP tickets are available!
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The Rolling Stones are coming to Jazz Fest
by: Raeven Poole
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Rolling Stones are headed to Jazz Fest!
Officials with the New Orleans Jazz &Heritage Foundation announced Tuesday, Nov. 21 that the group will headline the 2024 festival.
Their only festival appearance is set for May 2 as a part of their Stone Tour ’24 Hackney Diamonds.
“‘The Rolling Stones at Jazz Fest’ is a long-held prophecy coming true. The Festival thanks Mick, Keith, Ronnie, and Concerts West, for their steadfast dedication to making this once-in-a-lifetime Jazz Fest magic. The pilgrimage starts today, come get satisfied,” said Quint Davis, Producer/Director of Jazz Fest.
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Frank Stansbury
Lafete News
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