Amtrak service from N.O. to Mobile could be a reality by Super Bowl

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BUFFALO SOLDIERS DAY

Buffalo Soldiers Day on July 28 commemorates the formation of the first regular Army regiments comprising African American soldiers in 1866. We are showing our appreciation and honoring the history Buffalo Soldiers in the American military.

Congress established the first peacetime all-black regiments in the regular U.S. Army after the end of the Civil War. The Buffalo Soldiers (one of many African-American regiments raised during the Civil War) were the first instituted. Since they were frontier regiments, Buffalo Soldiers of the 9th and 10th Cavalries protected unsettled lands as pioneers moved westward. They also faced the hardships of the Wild West.

Army desertion rates were extremely high during the Civil War. However, among Buffalo Soldiers, low rates prevailed. They were also noted for their dedication and commitment during the Spanish-American War and other engagements during the late 1800s.

During World War I, each unit received stateside assignments, with some exceptions. Yet, neither unit saw action during World War II. In 1944, the Army activated both regiments and transferred service members to other units, as integration in the military began.

In honor of the first Buffalo Soldiers Day in 1992, General Colin Powell dedicated a monument to the Buffalo Soldier. It's located at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, where the 10th Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers were based. The Buffalo Soldier Museum is located in Houston, Texas.

On September 6, 2005, the oldest living Buffalo Soldier died. Mark Matthews lived to be 111 years old. For his dedicated services, he was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery.

NATIONAL PARENTS' DAY

National Parents' Day honors all parents on the fourth Sunday in July. No matter where our parents may be, this day serves to celebrate their important role in our lives.

In May we celebrated mothers, and in June we celebrated fathers. It follows that in July we can bring all our parents together and show them some appreciation all at once.

Parents play a vital role in the lives of children. From our birth, parents protect, teach, provide, and serve as role models. As part of a family, we look to them for guidance. We mirror their behavior and learn to be a core part of our communities.

Throughout our lives, our parents lead us to be independent thinking individuals. As many of us know, those efforts can be challenging. The world is changing as quickly as they grow. Often the sleepless nights and worry seem endless. On this particular Sunday, we honor all parents who do everything to raise and protect their children.

City Park, Sunday MarketJuly 28, 2024

8 am - 12 pm

New Orleans City Park

Tad Gormley Stadium

Marconi Drive @ Navarre Ave.

Directions and Parking

The Sunday Market is located in the parking lot of Tad Gormley Stadium at the corner of Marconi and Navarre. While the parking lot is closed off to house the market, there is plenty of parking along Marconi and surrounding streets.

RTA Bus Route 27: Louisiana passes right by market! Click here to view more details about route 27.

No Cash? No Problem!

All of our vendors accept cash and tokens. Swipe for tokens on-site at the orange Welcome Tent with debit, credit, or EBT SNAP.

Shop with SNAP!

Market Umbrella implements fresh food incentive programs such as Market Match, which doubles SNAP dollars spent at market for the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables. Starting January 1st, 2023, market match will be unlimited, allowing us to match each EBT dollar being swiped for on-site at the orange Welcome Tent.

Between June and the end of November, certified market vendors accept Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers for both seniors and WIC participants. Market Umbrella is able to double FMNP benefits with tokens on-site at the Welcome Tent.

City Park Vendors Scheduled for

Sunday

5D Natural Farm

Amorphous Gardens

Anna Marie Seafood

Buttery Spell

Casa Borrega

Cherry Creek Orchards

Coffee Science

Costantini Pasta

Crisp Farms

Delightful Merriment

Fat Cat Farm

Fresh Fruit Sensations

Gingerbooch

Helen's House Bread for the Soul

Honest Foods

Indian Springs Farmers Association

Isabel's Produce & Tamales

Johndales Farm

JuiceSEE

La Vie En Rose

Latino Snacks

Leo's Bread

Micro Pharms

Monica's Okra World

Mycelium Express

Nola Botanical Tea

Paw Paw's Donuts

Pearl River Pastures

Pete & Clara's Seafood

Powers Beekeepers

Que Pasta Nola

Riverboat Coffee

Rose Wagon Ranch

Roulaison Distilling Co

Sam Sprouts

Sassy Cajun Spices

T&R Dairy

Things N Stuff

White Sand Homestead

He started Paw Paw’s Donuts in 2021 with a doughnut giveaway outside the Hey! Café coffee shop on the Lafitte Greenway after Hurricane Ida. It has since made a name at events and pop-ups and for its Carnival time king cakes.

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).

Amtrak service from N.O. to Mobile could be a reality by Super Bowl

By STEPHANIE RIEGEL

An Amtrak train heads for New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal as it goes along tracks in River Ridge, La., Wednesday, July 24, 2024.

STAFF PHOTO BY MATTHEW PERSCHALL

Passenger rail service could return to the Gulf Coast between New Orleans and Mobile early next year, thanks to a new agreement between the city of Mobile and Amtrak.

Mobile city leaders said last week they have finalized language for a funding agreement and ground lease that will pave the way for construction of a new train stop — the final hurdle needed before the service can begin. A majority of the Mobile City Council, which had opposed the deal earlier this spring because of concerns over its cost, is expected to approve the agreement next week.

The breakthrough is a win by those whose have been trying to bring passenger trains back to the Gulf Coast for the first time since Hurricane Katrina. The service would run twice a day in each direction between the Union Passenger Terminal in downtown New Orleans and a new platform in downtown Mobile, with stops in Bay St. Louis, Gulfport, Biloxi and Pascagoula along the way.

“We are very excited about this,” said Knox Ross, chairman of the Southern Rail Commission. “We’ve been working on this for a long time. It’s time to get something up and running.”

The deal is also potentially significant for the return of passenger rail service between New Orleans and Baton Rouge, which was discontinued in 1969. The commission and former Gov. John Bel Edwards’ administration spent years trying to come up with a plan and identify funding sources for the line, though their efforts are stalled at the moment.

A New Orleans-Mobile line will serve as “a proof of concept” that could help build support for service between New Orleans and Baton Rouge, rail advocates say.

“Getting the Mobile deal done matters because it shows momentum,” said John Spain, a Baton Rouge civic leader and vice chairman of the Southern Rail Commission. “Actually having a train run will be better than talking about it.”

Clearing the way

This isn’t the first time the commission has voiced optimism about the pending return of the New Orleans-Mobile line. Last September, the Federal Railroad Administration authorized a $178 million grant to improve the tracks and build the new platform in Mobile. At the time, officials said the service could be operational by the first half of this year.

But progress slowed, as Mobile officials were reticent about putting up their share of operating funds for the service. In recent days, the Port Authority of Alabama and the Alabama Governor’s Office have said they will help cover the costs, clearing the way for the project to move forward, according to local media reports.

Knox acknowledged it will be tight to get the service up and running by early 2025, but he said it is possible.

"Ideally, we'd like to have it up and running in time for the Super Bowl," he said. "We think it's doable."

Up in the air

The future of passenger rail service between New Orleans and Baton Rouge is less certain. While the federal government last year approved funding for the Gulf Coast service, it denied a request for $108 million for the New Orleans-Baton Rouge line. That money is needed to replace the old wooden trestle across part of the Bonnet Carre Spillway, where trains now must slow to 10 mph.

Under the rules of the federal grant program, the state is eligible to reapply for the grant. But it is unclear whether Gov. Jeff Landry’s administration intends to do so.

The federal money that is making the passenger rail projects possible comes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law of 2021, which, despite its name, was passed along narrow party lines and was opposed by most of the Republicans in Congress. It has been hailed as one of the crowning achievements of the Biden Administration and is putting $66 billion toward passenger rail, the largest such investment by the U.S. government since the creation of Amtrak in 1971.

Landry is a conservative Republican. His office did not respond to a request for comment. His New Orleans advisor and confidant, Shane Guidry, said he had not discussed passenger rail with the governor.

Spain said he couldn’t comment on whether the Landry administration will get behind the effort to build out passenger rail service in the state. But Ross, who is based in Mississippi, said he is optimistic.

"I do a lot of business in north Louisiana and have good contacts there and from what I'm hearing, this administration is very much open to this," he said. "There are a lot of people who see the benefit of it. So we are hopeful."

Join us here at Palmettos on Sundays from

10 am to 3 pm for an authentic

Louisiana Jazz Brunch.

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Slidell, LA 70458-3227

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with New Orleans Museum of Art.

Ever wondered how Prohibition changed drinking culture in New Orleans? Explore the rebellious spirits of yesteryear at NOMA! https://noma.org/exhibitions/rebellious-spirits/.

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.

Free Admission to Contemporary Arts Center

11:00 am - 5:00 pm

FREE

Contemporary Arts Center

900 Camp Street New Orleans LA 70130

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.

Antoine's Restaurant

Join us for a Burger + Libation for $18 in the Hermes Bar during Happy Hour! Happy Hour in the Hermes Bar is now running daily from open till 6pm.

Enjoy an Antoine's Burger with French Fries and your choice of a Beer or Select Wine. Cheers!

How Much Did James Cameron Sold The Rights to "The Terminator"?

$10,000

$1 Million

Rights toTitanic

Cameron felt that the technology of the time was unable to create the liquid Terminator, and shelved the idea until the appearance of the T-1000 character in Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991). Gale Anne Hurd bought the rights to The Terminator from James Cameron for one dollar.

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
Until August 4, 2024 – Open Daily
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

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New Orleans, LA 70118

(504) 861-2537

1001 Esplanade Avenue

New Orleans, LA 70116

(504) 949-0038

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Sunday 07/28/2024,
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Monday 07/29/2024,
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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

THE DOOKY CHASE KITCHEN: LEAH’S LEGACY cooking series celebrates Leah Chase, the “Queen of Creole Cuisine.”

The 26-part cooking series, produced by WYES-TV in New Orleans, was shot on location at Dooky Chase’s Restaurant with dishes prepared by younger generations of the Chase family who have led the restaurant since Leah’s death in 2019.

Viewers will meet Leah’s grandson, Edgar “Dook” Chase IV, who now oversees the restaurant’s kitchen; her niece Cleo Robinson, who joined Leah in the kitchen in 1980; and the restaurant’s newest chef, Leah’s great-granddaughter Zoe Chase. Paired with some of the menus are specialty cocktails crafted by Leah’s granddaughter Eve Marie Haydel, the restaurant’s beverage manager who has updated drink recipes from the restaurant’s earlier days. Granddaughter Chase Kamata narrates. Each 30-minute episode explores a new take on Creole classics and a different chapter of the restaurant’s history.

See it every Saturday at 10am & Sundays at 11:30am.

Watch on WYES-TV and stream on wyes.org/live and on the WYES and PBS Apps. Out of WYES’ viewing area? Contact your local public television station for air dates. For a limited time, see new episodes with WYES Passport.

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.

Olympics

The Games will include 329 medal events across 35 venues, with 10,500 athletes from 206 countries competing in events ranging from basketball and fencing to the new event of breakdancing. The US will field nearly 600 athletes. The Games are expected to cost roughly $9B, with 96% coming from the private sector. See the Olympics by the numbers here.

Two of the most-watched US events, swimming and gymnastics, kick off this weekend. The Games run through Aug. 11, followed by the Paralympics from Aug. 28 to Sept. 8. See a full schedule of events here.

Louisiana Residents Discount Month

In Person

July 22 – July 31

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During the month of July, Louisiana residents get half off Museum general admission tickets with a state-issued photo ID. Beat the summer heat at New Orleans’s #1 attraction, and see what’s new at our world-renowned institution.

SUNDAY JULY 28

OPEN AT 1:00 PM FOR LUNCH

YOUSE

1:30PM-5:00PM

MIDNIGHT BRAWLERS

5:30PM-8:30PM

ED WILLS BLUES 4 $ALE

9:00PM-12:00AM

MONDAY JULY 29

OPEN AT 5:00 PM

JON RONIGER

5:00PM-8:30PM

LES GETREX AND CREOLE COOKIN'

9:00PM-12:00AM

DISNEY’S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL

JULY 28, 2024

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6400 AIRLINE DR., METAIRIE, LA 70003

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It's the first day after winter break at East High. The Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater Dudes find their cliques, recount their vacations and look forward to the new year. Basketball team captain and resident jock, Troy, discovers that the brainy Gabriella, a girl he met singing karaoke on his ski trip, has just enrolled at East High. They cause an upheaval when they decide to audition for the high school musical that is being led by Ms. Darbus. Although many students resent the threat posed to the "status quo," Troy and Gabriella's alliance might just open the door for others to shine as well.

New Orleans Jazz Club 7-28

JAZZ, JAZZ, JAZZ... we're back this Sunday, for some great Jazz from fantastic musicians at Mo's Chalet from 2:00 to 6:00 pm. It's an open Jam Session to Trad Jazz musicians and those who love the music which is FREE and open to the public. NOTICE to musicians...all musicians are welcome to play whether you're a regular or new to the Club. Keyboards and drums are provided so bring your ax and sign in and you'll be assigned 1 of 4 sets to perform in. Mo's provides a safe and welcoming environment for an afternoon of New Orleans Jazz. Bring your family and friends to create your own Jazz party where outside food is OK with a cash bar hosted by Sandy, Metairie's finest plus join in on our 50/50 cash drawing. Become a member and be a part of New Orleans music history by supporting America's oldest Jazz Club which was started in 1948. The NOJC Jam Session's are held on the last Sunday of the month from 2:00 to 6:00 pm.

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.

Playmakers Theater’s summer musical, The Pirates of Penzance, Directed by Jennifer Patterson, passion and piracy abound in

Gilbert and Sullivan’s musical pastiche, a delightful comic opera packed with

paradoxes.

Apprentice pirate Frederic falls hopelessly in love with Mabel, the Major-General’s

daughter. Frederic is set to be released from his apprenticeship on his 21 st birthday,

but there’s a snag! Although very much in love, his dedication to duty is

unshakeable. Can he find a way to live happily ever after with Mabel?

Don’t miss the boat! Get tickets now for this delightful comedy musical. The

Pirates of Penzance runs July 13-28. Saturday performances are at 7 p.m. and

Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for students and

available at BonTempsTix.com.

Get your tickets now

Playmakers Theater19106 Playmakers Road

Covington, LA 70435

+1 (985) 263-0055

Summer Sunset Sampler $19.14

A Taste of Napoleon House Favorites for a Historic Price!

AVAILABLE 3-6 PM / JULY 1 - SEPTEMBER 1

FIRST - Small Lemon-Parmesan Salad

SECOND - A Quarter of our World Famous Warm Muffuletta with side of Jambalaya

THIRD - Classic Bread Pudding with whiskey sauce

500 Chartres Street, French Quarter NOLA / www.napoleonhouse.com

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!

Swirl Wine Bar & Market

3143 Ponce de Leon Street

New Orleans, LA 7

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 :)

The Landing is a bar & grill located on Hwy 11 in Slidell, LA. We are a 21+ only establishment.

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

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SunJul28

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Treme Brass Band

A New Orleans MUST see! Pay your respect to Treme Brass Band, crowned to be New Orleans Music Royalty.

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6:00-9:00pm

Palmetto Bug Stompers

SunJul28

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Vegas Cola Band

MonJul29

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Secret Six Jazz Band

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MonJul29

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The Jump Hounds

What does "nepotism" mean?

nepotism Pronunciation: /ˈnɛpətɪz(ə)m/

Definition: the practice of showing favoritism or granting unfair advantages to family members or close friends, especially in the workplace or in matters of appointment or promotion.

Origin: The word "nepotism" is derived from the Italian word "nipote," meaning nephew or grandson. It originated during the 17th century, when Catholic popes would appoint their nephews or other relatives to positions of power within the church.

Example: Despite having no prior experience, the CEO's son was given a high-ranking position within the company, illustrating the blatant nepotism present in the organization.

Favoritism Favoritism is a form of bias or partiality towards someone based on personal preference, rather than merit or fairness. It can occur in various contexts, such as in schools, workplaces, or even within families. Unlike nepotism, which specifically refers to the favoritism shown towards family members or close friends, favoritism can extend to anyone chosen as a favorite. It often leads to unequal treatment, opportunities, or advantages being given to the favored individual, while others are neglected or unfairly overlooked. Whether conscious or subconscious, favoritism can create a negative and unfair environment, eroding trust and fostering resentment among those who are not favored.

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NATIONAL MILK CHOCOLATE DAY

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

NATIONAL MILK CHOCOLATE DAY

Dive into the ever-popular National Milk Chocolate Day on July 28. When it comes to chocolate, this sweet easily pleases. Since the days are heating up, melt that chocolate down. Drizzle it on some ice cream or mix it into some popcorn. Nobody said this holiday would be difficult.

We've been adding milk to chocolate beverages since the mid-17th century. But, in 1875 Daniel Peter invented milk chocolate by mixing a powdered milk developed by Henri Nestlé with the liquor. It's been milk chocolate bliss ever since.

Solid chocolate, when combined with either powdered, liquid or condensed milk, is known as milk chocolate. While candy bar makers use milk chocolate to make their most popular candy bars, the treat isn't the healthiest of the chocolates. Dark chocolate takes home the honors for nutrition. With added sugar and fat, milk chocolate packs on the calories. Add to that, milk chocolate's popularity in baked goods, and the calorie count keeps going up. Don't forget, we add it to specialty coffee drinks and other beverages, too.

On Deck for July 28, 2024

National Days

NATIONAL PARENTS' DAY

NATIONAL WATERPARK DAY

BUFFALO SOLDIERS DAY

On Deck for July 29, 2024

National Days

NATIONAL LASAGNA DAY

NATIONAL LIPSTICK DAY

NATIONAL CHICKEN WING DAY

What is the term for a person who collects and studies coins?

Spelunker Philatelist Numismatist Twitcher

, a numismatist studies and collects coins from other places and time periods. The word comes from the Latin word numisma, meaning "coin, currency." The word numismatist was coined

Notable People and Dates for July 28

1852

While serving with the Indian Civil Service, Sir William James Herschel began requiring fingerprints and a signature on all contracts. This is the first documented use of the fingerprint being used as a means of identification.

2018

Australian sailor, Wendy Tuck, winds the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, the first female skipper to do so.

Earl S. Tupper - 1907

In the 1940s, the American inventor developed plastic storage containers with tight-fitting lids known as Tupperware.

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis - 1929

The 37th First Lady of the United States moved into the White House with her young family in 1961. On November 22, 1963, while in Dallas, Texas, Lee Harvey Oswald assassinated President John F. Kennedy.

Dark Science

—The potato chip was invented in 1853 by George Crum. Crum was a black American chef at the Moon Lake Lodge resort in Saratoga Springs, New York, USA. French fries were popular at the restaurant, and one day a diner complained that the fries were too thick. Although Crum made a thinner batch, the customer was still unsatisfied. Crum finally made fries that were too thin to eat with a fork, hoping to annoy the extremely fussy customer. The customer, surprisingly enough, was happy – and potato chips were invented!

Crum’s chips were originally called Saratoga Chips and potato crunches. They were soon packaged and sold in New England – Crum later opened his own restaurant.

William Tappendon manufactured and marketed the chips in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1895. In the 1920s, a salesman named Herman Lay sold potato chips to the southern USA (selling the chips from the trunk of his car). In 1926, Laura Scudder (who owned a potato chip factory in Monterey Park, California) invented a wax paper potato chip bag to keep the chips fresh and crunchy. With further technology, innovation, and a countless number of variations and flavors, potato chips have only grown in popularity over the years!

Jeff Goad

The Praline Ladies

Selling their delicious treats

Chartres at Ursuline - Life in the French Quarter Along The Cobblestone/Ballast Streets and Sidewalks

The sign on the wall says “Post No Bill” which was used as a notice that one may not put any advertisements on the wall.

Photo by: Library of Congress

Perfect Story

Predicta Meteor Mid-Century Modern Space Age Television by Telstar.

Good Time

All men boomers should know what this is.

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

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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

Enjoy the Outdoors at Audubon Louisiana Nature Center

July 26, 2024

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

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

Public

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

Comedy House New Orleans

The most unique comedy show in New Orleans is The Open Mic From Hell, hosted by Chris Trew (as seen on MTV, Comedy Central, America's Got Talent)

CHNO ( Comedy house New Orleans)

609-610 Fulton St

New Orleans, LA 70130

Mon, July 15

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

(Entry at 7:30 pm)

The Open Mic From Hell is the most unique night of comedy in New Orleans.

Everything about the show is chaotic and unpredictable in the most beautifully hilarious way.

The list of performers? A total mystery.

The jokes they’ll tell? Nobody knows, not even them.

How does it work? Comedians sign-up on the list an hour before showtime. At least 13 names get pulled out of the bucket.

When a name gets pulled they come on stage and make a choice - do they do an entirely new set based on words from the audience, or a special challenge set.

Past challenges have had comics doing their set outside on the street, with noise canceling headphones on, and with a designated heckler in the crowd. We are always adding new, improved, and ridiculous challenges to the show.

Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans

NOLA Jitterbugs

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!

https://nolajitterbugsfall2023.dancecamps.org/booking.php

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

7 PM

Latin Night at Rock n Bowl

Mid-City Lanes Rock n Bowl

3000 S. CARROLTON AVE

New Orleans, LA 70118

Tickets

Mid-City Lanes Rock n Bowl

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

Public

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

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.

Charlie's Steak House

Location

4510 Dryades St

New Orleans, LA

70115

Stage Door Idol Preliminary Round 4

In Person

July 30 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

BUY TICKETS

Join us in BB's Stage Door Canteen as talented singers vie to become the next Stage Door Idol! Cheer on these talented performers and see who makes it to the final round for a chance to win $2,000 and the title of Stage Door Idol 2024. All preliminary rounds are open seating. Round 4 will be Tuesday, July 30.

6711 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA, United States, Louisiana

(504) 733-2248

TUESDAYS JUST GOT BETTER!

Nurses & First Responders, get 50% OFF your meal!

Dine in, show ID, save big!

31 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

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

New Orleans, LA 70179

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

MUSEUM

10 am–5 pm, Tuesday–Sunday*

BESTHOFF SCULPTURE GARDEN

10 am–6 pm, Seven Days a Week

CAFE NOMA

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

2 PM – 7 PM

Lafreniere Park Farmers Arts Market

3000 Downs Blvd,

Metairie, LA 70003-3957,

United States

Did you know...

Every Wednesday, we have "SENIOR CITIZENS DAY" for our 65+ year-old shoppers!

And we just increased that special weekly discount from 5% to 10% off your total grocery bill. Some restrictions do apply - such as this discount can not be combined with other discounts and it excludes the purchase of alcohol, tobacco and gift cards.

Today and every Wednesday shop at Langenstein's to get that extra discount for our seniors.

The Basin Lakeview

152 W Harrison Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70124

Duration: 5 hr 45 min

Public

Join us for the best steaks in town! Our cast iron seared 8oz filet includes a garden salad and your choice of:

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Scalloped Potatoes

Creamed Spinach

Green Beans with Bacon

French Bread Medallions

Upgrade to the Caribbean Surf n Turf: a lobster tail and 8oz filet combo with salad, garlic mashed potatoes, and creamy spinach.

Enjoy half off wine bottles every Wednesday from 6pm to midnight!

Dine-in only

Aug 2024

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Wed, Dec 4

6:00 PM - 11:45 PM

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1 PM – 5 PM

German Coast

Farmers Market-

Westbank Bridge Park

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

2024 Spring Concert Series
Music lovers are invited to City Park for the popular Thursdays at Twilight concert series. Bring your friends and enjoy mint juleps and array of musicians indoors at the Pavilion of the Two Sisters (1 Victory Avenue, NOLA 70124). Admission is $15. Cocktails, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase. No outside food, drink or pets allowed.
Gates Open - 5:00pm
Performances - 6:00-8:00pm
Thursdays at Twilight is sponsored by
the Louis and Virginia Clemente Foundation, Inc. with support from WWNO 89.9 FM.

2024 SCHEDULE

August 1 | Philip Melancon
$15.00
+ fees
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August 8 | Bon Operatit!
$15.00
+ fees
0
August 15 | Audrey LeCrone & the Crawzaddies
$15.00
+ fees
0
August 22 | The Pfister Sisters
$15.00
+ fees
0
September 5 | Walrus & Electric Yat Quartet
$15.00
+ fees
0
September 12 | Pardon My French
$15.00
+ fees
0
September 19 | John Boutte
$15.00
+ fees
0
September 26 | The Yat Pack
$15.00
+ fees
0
October 3 | Bruce Daigrepont
$15.00
+ fees

+ fees

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

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

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

Thu, August 1

9:00 pm - 10:15 pm

(Entry at 8:00 pm

400 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116

Tickets

TODAY AT 11 PM – 2 AM

Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers

Blue Nile

Friday Night Heights at Above the Grid

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:00 PM (CT)NOPSI Hotel, New Orleans • New Orleans LA Get my tickets

NOPSI Hotel, New Orleans

317 Baronne Street New Orleans, LA 70112

Friday
August
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Friday
August
9
7:00 PM

Louisiana Restaurant Association

Discover hundreds of restaurant industry suppliers all under one roof at the LRA Showcase 2024! Whether you're looking to shop, preview new products, or connect with industry leaders, LRA Showcase 2024 has it all. Don't miss the premiere restaurant industry trade show in the Gulf South, happening August 3-4 in New Orleans - we'll see you there!

https://www.lra.org/attendees.html

NORD is hosting Gen Z Fest Back 2 School Concert next Saturday, August 3rd from 2:00pm-5:00pm at Xavier University Convocation Center located at 7900 Stroelitz Street, NOLA 70125. This is event is FREE! Tickets are available at Eventbrite.com! For HIGH SHOOLERS, AGES; 13-17YRS OLD! Click link for easy access: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nord-gen-z-back-2-school-edition-concert-tickets-939500841307

See you next Saturday!!!

Dominic Massa

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

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

Gretna Farmer’s Market

Event Date:

Saturday 3

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.

Arts District New Orleans (ADNO), the organization that founded the popular White Linen Night in 1994, is pleased to announce that the event is back this year, and will take place on August 3, in conjunction with the First Saturday Gallery Openings.

Fidelity Bank returns as the title sponsor of the event, which will take place from 5-10 pm on the 300-600 blocks of Julia Street in the New Orleans' historic Warehouse Arts District, as well as the 500 block of Saint Joseph - bridging the Julia-street thoroughfare with surrounding galleries, museums, and institutions. Guests are strongly encouraged to don their white linen while strolling the district, visit the galleries, enjoy food and drink from local vendors, and art-centered street activations.

Each gallery will present new exhibitions, with world-class art installations from the talented artists represented. In addition to the Julia and Saint Joseph Streets block party event, member galleries off-Julia will also welcome guests, and area institutions. The Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) and The Ogden Museum of Southern Art will also open their doors and unveil new exhibitions of juried open calls featuring artists from the region.

2828 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119

Aug 3

9:00 PM

Ben Alleman presents “A Study in Unknowing” ft Simon Lott, Rex Gregory, and Amina Scott

Celebrating Ben’s brand new LP release

Tickets

Friday

Aug 16

9:00 PM

Mountain Grass Unit Summer Tour

Tickets

Tickets

Rabadash Records 40th Year Anniversary

Rabadash Bash

Tickets

Dear Residents of New Orleans,

The Mayor’s Neighborhood Engagement Office is preparing to launch its next cohort of the Civic Leadership Academy, an engaging 8 week program that provides residents with an in-depth look at City government. The program gives participants an insider’s view of how the City of New Orleans operates. With this knowledge, participants are better equipped to lead collective action towards the advancement of neighborhoods’ and residents’ quality of life.

To you the Mayor’s Neighborhood Engagement Office (NEO) extends an invitation to apply to the Civic Leadership Academy Fall 2024 class.

Who can participate in Civic Leadership Academy?

An eligible participant must be a resident of the city of New Orleans and at least 18 years old. (Each applicant MUST provide proof of residency.)

If eligible, you can click here to apply!

Applications will be received until 5 pm, Friday, August 9, 2024 OR UNTIL CAPACITY IS REACHED at which time applicants will be placed on a waiting list.

Event Details

What: Civic Leadership Academy

When: Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 6pm through Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 6pm

Where: Enterprise Community Conference Room, 8th floor of City Hall (8E10)

Civic Leadership Academy Background

CLA was created to foster civic engagement by developing citizens’ understanding of City government and how local offices and services are employed to serve communities. With this knowledge, participants will be better equipped to lead collective action towards the advancement of neighborhoods and citizens’ quality of life.

There is no fee to participate; however, there is a substantial time commitment.

CLA will meet weekly on Thursday evenings from 6pm-8pm from August 22nd to October 10th in City Hall in the Enterprise Community Conference Room (8th Floor/8E10). Participants will learn about various aspects of local government including the structure of government, finances, public works, operations, public safety, planning, economic development, et al. Each of the Academy’s interactive sessions will be led by representatives from City departments or guest lecturers. Refreshments will be served during each session; and a closing ceremony will be held at the end of the 8 weeks on October 10th.

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.

I’m having a great time with my summer concert series at the Deutches Haus, on the first Tuesday and the third Wednesday of July and August. Some of my musical friends will be joining me, and are listed below. There’s free safe parking, great beer, excellent food, free music in a listening room (tips are

TUESDAY 8/6, 7 to 9

DEUTSCHES HAUS, 1700 MOSS

John Rankin and Clarence Johnson III.

CJ plays the sax like most people talk, effortlessly and always listening. Always. A local treasure!

WEDNESDAY 8/21, 7 to 9

DEUTSCHES HAUS, 1700 MOSS

The New Orleans Guitar Masters with John Rankin, Cranston Clements, and Jimmy Robinson.

This might be a little loud, but this unique and dynamic guitar trio rated a review in Rolling Stone as one of the Best of Fest.