BATHTUB PARTY DAY

Bathtub Party Day encourages us all to skip the ordinary shower and linger in the tub instead. On December 5th, add some suds to the tub and pamper yourself.

A bathtub party sounds suspiciously like a crowded affair, but it doesn't have to be. Granted, if you have young children, it's a time saver to plunk two or three of them in the tub at once. Getting them all suds up and playing with the water toys are some of the more memorable times raising children. It also saves water while everyone has some good clean fun.

For the adults, the benefits of a quiet soak in the tub add up quickly.

• A steamy bath during cold and flu season helps to clear our sinuses and improve our oxygen intake. It also increases our circulation.
• The warm water reduces inflammation, easing achy joints and sore muscles. It also helps relieve stress.
• Dropping temperatures outside mean cold hands and feet, or just a chilled body in general. A soak in a warm tub warms us right up.
• Our skin loves the steam from the bath, but be sure to moisturize, too. Add bath oil to your bathwater to gain the most benefit from your Bathtub Party.

Enjoy all the benefits of a Bathtub Party and celebrate with bubbles of all kinds!

Temperatures are expected to decline through much of the late afternoon and evening Thursday, dipping to near or below freezing overnight across southeast Louisiana. 

On the northshore, where a cold weather advisory will be in effect from midnight to 8 a.m. Friday, temperatures will plummet to the upper 20s or low 30s overnight, according to the National Weather Service. Cities affected include Hammond, Slidell and Mandeville. 

Grigsby said north winds of up to 10 to 15 mph will make it feel even colder, with wind chills in the teens. 

Similarly chilly temperatures are expected overnight in Baton Rouge. From New Orleans south to Grand Isle, the lows will be the 30s and 40s, Grigsby said. 

Residents of the region should take care to protect plants, especially finicky tropical ones, bring pets indoors and bundle up, Grigsby said. 

Pipes, however, shouldn't be an issue — even on the northshore. Grigsby said pipes tend to burst when temperatures reach 25 degrees and lower for an extended period of time. 

"We're not forecasting that to occur," Grigsby said, "so that part is good."

After a brisk Friday with highs in the low 50s, the weekend is expected to warm back up. Daytime highs on Saturday should be in the 60s, Grigsby said, followed by afternoon highs in the 70s on Sunday.  

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Wow, I had no idea about the origin story of Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer! If you aren't familiar with it either, read below:

As the holiday season of 1938 came to Chicago, Bob May wasn’t feeling much comfort or joy. A 34-year-old ad writer for Montgomery Ward, May was exhausted and nearly broke. His wife, Evelyn, was bedridden, on the losing end of a two-year battle with cancer. This left Bob to look after their four-year old-daughter, Barbara.

One night, Barbara asked her father, “Why isn’t my mommy like everybody else’s mommy?” As he struggled to answer his daughter’s question, Bob remembered the pain of his own childhood. A small, sickly boy, he was constantly picked on and called names. But he wanted to give his daughter hope and show her that being different was nothing to be ashamed of. More than that, he wanted her to know that he loved her and would always take care of her. So, he began to spin a tale about a reindeer with a bright red nose who found a special place on Santa’s team. Barbara loved the story so much that she made her father tell it every night before bedtime. As he did, it grew more elaborate. Because he couldn’t afford to buy his daughter a gift for Christmas, Bob decided to turn the story into a homemade picture book.

In early December, Bob’s wife died. Though he was heartbroken, he kept working on the book for his daughter. A few days before Christmas, he reluctantly attended a company party at Montgomery Ward. His co-workers encouraged him to share the story he’d written. After he read it, there was a standing ovation. Everyone wanted copies of their own. Montgomery Ward bought the rights to the book from their debt-ridden employee. Over the next six years, at Christmas, they gave away six million copies of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer to shoppers. Every major publishing house in the country was making offers to obtain the book. In an incredible display of good will, the head of the department store returned all rights to Bob May. Four years later, Rudolph had made him into a millionaire.

Now remarried with a growing family, May felt blessed by his good fortune. But there was more to come. His brother-in-law, a successful songwriter named Johnny Marks, set the uplifting story to music. The song was pitched to artists from Bing Crosby on down. They all passed. Finally, Marks approached Gene Autry. The cowboy star had scored a holiday hit with “Here Comes Santa Claus” a few years before. Like the others, Autry wasn’t impressed with the song about the misfit reindeer. Marks begged him to give it a second listen. Autry played it for his wife, Ina. She was so touched by the line “They wouldn’t let poor Rudolph play in any reindeer games” that she insisted her husband record the tune.

Within a few years, it had become the second best-selling Christmas song ever, right behind “White Christmas.” Since then, Rudolph has come to life in TV specials, cartoons, movies, toys, games, coloring books, greeting cards and even a Ringling Bros. circus act. The little, red-nosed reindeer dreamed up by Bob May and immortalized in song by Johnny Marks has come to symbolize Christmas as much as Santa Claus, evergreen trees and presents. As the last line of the song says, “He’ll go down in history.”

We're well and truly into the holiday season now. Heading downtown for shopping gave way to going to the mall. The malls emptied out in favor of the big-box stores, and now, we all just order online. We'll keep the flame burning for the big department stores here.

One Story

Big Bingle on Canal Street

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​Mister Bingle continued to dominate Maison Blanche's advertising into the 1980s. Emile Alline's snow-elf went huge in 1983. The store contracted with Kern Studios to create a massive Mr. Bingle in fiberglass. Big Bingle debuted on the front of 901 Canal Street in 1983.

This wasn't the first "Big Bingle" on the store. Santa shared Canal Street with his new friend in 1952. Two years later, Bingle rode on the back of Santa's sleigh. Mr. Bingle made his presence known in a huge way in MB's print advertising. By the 1960s, the Bingle puppet took to television, with Oscar Isentrout controlling his movements and providing his voice.

Morning cartoon shows evolved from the 1960s to the 1980s. So, Mr. Bingle returned to print advertising. The store changed its decorating style in the mid-1970s. The oversized panels on the second floor were decorated for holidays and events year-round. From Christmas to the Sugar Bowl to the Fourth of July, MB added color to the thirteen-story grey building. In 1979, the Sternbergs of Baton Rouge acquired City Stores, the holding company that owned MB. The new management decided it was time for a change to the front of Canal Street. They turned to the largest float-builders in town. Big Bingle went up, along with a poem telling his story.

The Sternbergs later sold MB to Mercantile Stores. In 1998, Little Rock-based Dillard's acquired Maison Blanche. Alas, when they acquired MB, Dillard's decided to close Canal Street. Dillard's still owns Mr. Bingle and sells Bingle merch every holiday season. They attempted to hang Big Bingle on the side of the Dillard's store at Lakeside Mall, but reaction from New Orleanians was so negative, the chain returned him to storage. In early 2005, the Friends of City Park convinced Dillard's to donate Big Bingle to the park. The plan was to feature the snow elf during the park's "Celebration in the Oaks" events that fall. Big Bingle moved to the park, and craftsmen worked through the summer to restore and spruce him up. Even in spite of Hurricane Katrina in August, Big Bingle made his debut at Celebration in the Oaks after Thanksgiving. He provided a great morale boost for a city still reeling from the Federal Flood.

Mr. Bingle's been part of City Park's holiday season now almost twenty years. He brings back memories for MB shoppers and inspires young folks who know him as a New Orleans icon.

dyspnea /dɪspˈniːə/

Definition: difficulty or labored breathing; shortness of breath

Origin: The word "dyspnea" comes from the Greek roots "dys-" meaning "difficult" and "pnoia" meaning "breathing."

Example: The patient presented with dyspnea, gasping for air and struggling to take a full breath.

"Shortness of breath" is a common way to describe the meaning of "dyspnea." It refers to the condition when a person experiences difficulty or discomfort while breathing. Labored breath often occurs as a result of various underlying medical conditions, such as asthma, pneumonia, or heart failure. It can be characterized by shortness of breath, rapid or shallow breathing, and a feeling of suffocation. Dyspnea can significantly impact a person's daily activities and overall quality of life. It is important to seek medical attention if experiencing labored breath to determine the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment.

Rodrigue:

Before the Blue Dog

A new Louisiana State Museum exhibition Rodrigue: Before the Blue Dog, opens at the Cabildo .

This new exhibit presents more than fifty of Rodrigue's unique paintings alongside Louisiana State Museum artifacts related to Cajun culture. 

The City of Covington's 12 Days of Christmas walking tour is up and ready to go! Grab the family or a friend and get your Christmas jogging jingle onor get in the car and make it a Christmas cruise

We're pleased to announce that Kid Cafe', a free after-school meal program for youth- ages 18 and under, is now underway. In partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank, No Kid Hungry, and Share Our Strength, the program ensures that low-income children at afterschool program sites across New Orleans have access to nutritious meals during the school year. Kid Cafe' meals are available Monday through Friday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm at multiple NORD rec centers. For more information, call us at 504-658-3052.

Join us at the city of Kenner's Magical Christmas Village, where you can enjoy lights, snow, music, food, arts, crafts, and a special appearance from Santa Claus himself. Don't miss out on exciting vendors and entertainment!

• Admission: Free
• Location: Heritage Park in Rivertown, located at 2015 Fourth Street
• Date: This event is open to the public every day in December from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM. 

Vendors and entertainment will be present every Friday & Saturday. 

Check out our Daily SPECIALS Y’all!

• 4101 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA, United States, Louisiana
• (504) 324-6841

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4510 Dryades St, New Orleans, LA, 70115

The famous physicist who developed the Theory of Relativity is Albert Einstein. 

Explanation: While other scientists like Isaac Newton and Galileo Galilei are well-known, the theory of relativity is specifically attributed to Albert Einstein

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LSU Women's Basketball

Thu.

Dec 5

vs.

Stanford

Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)

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8:00 pm CT

ESPN2

Sun.

Dec 8

vs.

Grambling

Bossier City, La. (Brookshire Grocery Arena)

2:00 pm CT

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Dec 15

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UL-Lafayette

Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)

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NATIONAL SACHER TORTE DAY

If you like chocolate and you like cake, then National Sacher Torte Day on December 5th is a perfect day for you! The layered ingredients make this dessert a delicious torte!

Sacher Torte, also known as Sachertorte, is a unique type of chocolate cake. Austrian Franz Sacher invented it in 1832. Vienna considers the Sachertorte one of their most famous culinary specialties. 

At the age of 16, Franz Sacher was only an apprentice to the chef when Prince Wenzel Von Metternich ordered a special dessert from the kitchen for his guests. With the chef ill, Sacher stepped in for his superior and created what is known worldwide as the Sacher Torte.

His son, Eduard, went on to perfect this decadent dessert. He created the Sacher Torte by layering apricot jam between a rich, chocolate sponge cake and topped it with a layer of chocolate icing.

The original recipe is a secret protected today and served exclusively by the Sacher Hotels in Vienna and Salzburg.

Cake vs. Torte

Cakes and tortes are very similar. In fact, tortes are a type of cake. It is the ingredients that make a torte a torte. Like the ingredients that make an angel food cake bake up light and tall, a torte's ingredients give it a heavier base and a tighter crumb. Additionally, tortes tend to be layered crosswise with ganache, frosting, or fruit. Tortes use very little flour and use ground nuts or breadcrumbs instead.

There are various tortes to make. Some tortes only have a couple of layers. However, others stack up thin, beautiful layers full of rich flavor.

Duryea Motor Wagon: America’s First Successful Gasoline Car 

The Duryea Motor Wagon holds a unique place in automotive history as the first successful gasoline-powered car in the United States.

Built in 1893 by brothers Charles and Frank Duryea in Springfield, Massachusetts, this innovative vehicle combined a single-cylinder gasoline engine with a modified horse-drawn carriage chassis.

It wasn’t just an engineering milestone—it marked the dawn of America’s automobile age.

Achievements

First U.S. Automobile Race Winner: In 1895, the Duryea Motor Wagon clinched victory in the first-ever American automobile race, held in Chicago. Covering 54 miles in just over 10 hours, it averaged a groundbreaking 7.5 mph despite rough terrain and harsh weather.

First Car Sold in the U.S.: In 1896, the Duryea Motor Wagon Company became the first American automaker to sell a gasoline-powered car.

First Production Automaker in America: The company produced 13 cars in its first year, making it the pioneer of commercial car production in the United States.

Duryea's Success and Challenges

The Duryea brothers capitalized on their early achievements, becoming synonymous with the birth of the American auto industry.

However, internal disputes between Charles and Frank led to operational struggles. Frank focused on manufacturing, while Charles aimed for more experimental ventures, creating friction within the company.

Although the Duryea Motor Wagon Company gained initial fame, competition from more organized and better-funded automakers like Ford and Oldsmobile quickly overshadowed it. The company’s relatively high prices and lack of scalability made it difficult to compete in an emerging market demanding affordability and mass production.

The End of the Road

By 1901, the company had ceased production. Frank continued to innovate, launching the Stevens-Duryea Company, which produced high-quality, luxury cars. Stevens-Duryea gained some success in the early 1900s but also fell victim to changing market dynamics, eventually shutting down in the 1920s.

Legacy

The Duryea Motor Wagon laid the foundation for the American auto industry, demonstrating the potential of gasoline-powered vehicles and inspiring countless innovators. While the company itself did not last long, its achievements sparked a revolution that transformed transportation forever.

Today, the original Duryea Motor Wagon can be admired at museums, serving as a reminder of the vision and ingenuity that kick-started a global industry. 

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The Vespa 150 TAP was an 'anti-tank' scooter made in the 1950s from a Vespa scooter for use with French paratroops (troupes aéroportées, TAP). Introduced in 1956 and updated in 1959. Modifications from the civilian Vespa included a reinforced frame and a 75 mm (3.0 in) recoilless rifle mounted to the scooter (obvs).

⚜️⚜️Canal Street in the 1960's.

"Christmas Hot Stuff" Dept: Dixiana Bakery - Bruxelles & Broad Sts - By the 1950s Dan Rousseve had given all sorts of contest discounts 'n giveaways to draw people into his 2631 Bruxelles St. at Broad St. store. That included a new 1950 Philco 12-inch TV and prize win of $100.00 Defense Bond by entering a jingle about delicious "Melt-O-Way". His stores also expanded to 2383 St. Claude, 2700 Airline (Schwegmann's) - even though by '56 it later became the Klotzbach-Dixiana Bakery.

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Here’s the official invite for the 10th Annual Sideline Pass Holiday Toy and Gift Drive in partnership with Gayle Benson, presented by @kreweofiris!! Link for tickets in my bio!! Food, cocktails, musical entertainment, interactive Children’s Winter Wonderland experience, 21 and up lounge, silent auction, LSU Cheerleaders, Santa, Saints and Pelicans Hype Squads, multiple holiday photo experiences and athletic challenges coached by former professional athletes! Entry is $10 along with a toy/gift for children and teens in group and foster homes. Get tickets at SidelinePass.org

Save the date for our annual Christkindlmarkt, or Christmas market. Featuring crafts and wares from very talented local artists for purchase, German food, bier, glühwein (mulled wine), live music and entertainment for the whole family, even visits from St. Nick & friends. Free entry, December 6th through 8th. Friday 4-8, Saturday 11-8, Sunday 11-4.

• 512 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA, United States, Louisiana
• (504) 454-9449

The American Football Championship is SET

Tulane vs Army

Michie Stadium - West Point, New York

Friday, December 6

8 pm ET

ABC

Comedy House New Orleans

THE BEST COMEDY SHOW EVERY FRIDAY!

Get ready for a night of non-stop laughs with the BEST stand-up comedy in New Orleans every Friday! Tickets are selling fast – grab yours now before they're gone!

Don't miss out on the funniest night in town!

COME IN FOR 

WINE DOWN

FRIDAY

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Wine Down Friday with one of the largest wine selections in the city.

With one of the largest selection of wines in the Greater New Orleans area, Langenstein's and Prytania Wine & Spirits has WINE DOWN FRIDAY.

Wine Down Friday is a weekly 10% discount on all bottles of wine purchased every Friday.

So join us every Friday to "Wine Down!"

The Wine Down Friday discount is limited to wine in stock at our three Langenstein's locations in Uptown, Old Metairie, River Ridge...and every Friday at Prytania Wine & Spirits too!

UPTOWN

1330 Arabella Street, New Orleans, LA 70115

Phone: (504) 899-9283 | Mon-Sat: 7:00am to 7:00pm

Sun: 8:00am to 6:00pm

Breakfast served Daily: 7:00am to 10:00am

Lunch & Dinner on our Hot Bar Daily: 11:00am to 6:00pm (Closes at 5 pm on Sunday)

OLD METAIRIE

800 Metairie Rd, Metairie, LA 70005

Phone: (504) 831-6682 | Mon-Sat: 7:00am to 8:00pm

Sun: 7:00am to 7:00pm

Breakfast served Daily: 7:00am to 10:00am

Lunch & Dinner on our Hot Bar Daily: 11:00am to 6:00pm (Closes at 5 pm on Sunday)

RIVER RIDGE

122 Sauve Rd, River Ridge, LA 70123

Phone: (504) 739-1000 | Mon-Sat: 7:00am to 8:00pm

Sun: 7:00am to 7:00pm

Breakfast served Daily: 7:00am to 10:00am

Lunch & Dinner on our Hot Bar Daily: 11:00am to 6:00pm (Closes at 5 pm on Sunday)

PRYTANIA WINE & SPIRITS

1300 Arabella St, New Orleans, LA 70115

Phone: (504) 891-0448 |

Mon-Sat: 10:00am to 7:00pm

Sun: Closed

Free wine tastings every Friday.

FACEBOOK: @PrytaniaWineandSpirits

INSTAGRAM: @prytaniawineandspirits

Merry Mandeville! Winter on the Water

A Family-Friendly Celebration Featuring a Parade, Vendors, Kids Tent, and Live Entertainment

Mandeville, LA (November 20, 2024) –  The City of Mandeville is thrilled to announce the return of the beloved Winter on the Water Parade and Festival at the picturesque Mandeville Lakefront and Trailhead on Saturday, December 7, 2024. This cherished holiday tradition promises a festive day filled with activities for all ages, creating memories that last a lifetime.

The event will kick off with the WOW Parade, welcoming Santa & Mrs. Claus to the City and showcasing beautifully decorated floats, local marching bands, and holiday characters spreading cheer along the route. Families are encouraged to arrive early and grab a spot to enjoy the spectacle and catch some of the festive throws! 

Following the parade, the festival at the Mandeville Trailhead will offer an array of holiday delights:

• Live Entertainment: Enjoy performances by Jourdan Blue of American Idol fame; Mandeville Elementary School Bell Chorus; Scenes from the Nutcracker by Arabesque Ballet Theater; and Community Caroling led by local choirs on the Trailhead stage.
• Holiday Market and Vendor Village: Stroll through a curated selection of local vendors offering handcrafted gifts, seasonal treats, and unique finds perfect for your holiday shopping.
• Kids Tent: A magical area filled with fun activities for the little ones, including arts and crafts; face painting; visits, letters, and pictures with Santa Claus & Mrs. Claus!
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The Winter on the Water Parade and Festival is free and open to the public, making it the perfect holiday outing for families, friends, and visitors.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024
• Time: Parade 2:00 p.m., Trailhead Festival 3:00 p.m. following the parade
• Location: Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Lafitte Street
• Parade Route: Lakeshore Drive - Girod Street - to end at the Trailhead

For more information about the Winter on the Water Parade and Festival, please visit www.experiencemandeville.org or contact (985) 624-3127. Come and join us as we celebrate the magic of the season in Mandeville – we can’t wait to see you there!

Los Jefes Grill

Brunch isn’t brunch without bottomless drinks… and now a mariachi band. Weekend brunch Saturday + Sunday 11AM — 2PM. KIDS EAT FREE!

Holiday Champagne Stroll

Saturday, December 7, 6-9pm

Join us for an evening of after-hours shopping for the holidays. Sip some bubbly, stroll, and find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. Participating businesses will offer sparkling wine, bites, sales, and holiday cheer. Then shop all season long on Magazine Street of course!

COUTNDOWN TO NEW ORLEANS TALENT SHOWCASE

Annual Improv Gala Highlights Best of New Orleans Culture, Food & Music

The 7^th Annual Improvisations Gala, presented by The Herb Alpert Foundation, will take place from 7-11 pm, Saturday, December 7, encompassing the entire 400 block of Esplanade where the New Orleans Jazz Museum is located.

Heralded as “the best party of the year”, the spectacular evening will feature an incredible array of performers, exquisite local cuisine, craft cocktails, immersive exhibits, and light installations that will bring the 2024 theme, Aquatic Gardens, to life. Grammy-nominated Afro-Cuban funk artist, Cimafunk, sponsored by James Douglas Hislop, will headline the magical musical affair.  

Performances throughout the historic complex will include New Orleans icons Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen, Little Freddie King, Wanda Rouzan & A Taste of New Orleans, Detroit Brooks & the NOLA Jazz Museum Band. Musical luminaries Erica Falls, the Amina Scott Quintet, Vincent Hsu & Soy La Ley Afro-Cuban Jazz Band from Taiwan, New Breed Brass Band, the Kristin Diable Band, The Treme Lafitte Brass Band, the Britney Chauntae Band and others. Attendees will also be treated to the sights and sounds of Kit Harris & the N’Awlins D’Awlins Baby Dolls, Big Queen Mary K. Stevenson & the Original Wild Tchoupitoulas, NOLA Chorus Girls, Hibriduz Jazz Band from Honduras, and the NOCCA Jazz Ensemble.

Jazz Museum Executive Director Greg Lambousy is excited about this year’s fundraiser. “The Lt. Governor has proclaimed 2024 as the ‘year of music’. What better way to end the year than an extraordinary celebration of our music and culture here at the New Orleans Jazz Museum!”

Tickets to the Improvisations Gala are priced at $150 for access to all performances, exhibits, food and beverage.  Patron tickets are available for $300 and include an exclusive Backstage Experience with a private Main Stage viewing area, elevated food and drink, lounge seating and additional perks. By popular demand, Treasure Chest Key sales for a coveted piece of jewelry from Adler’s will again be featured, and the Improv On-Line Auction will be launched in early October. To purchase tickets, become a sponsor, and/or learn more as plans develop, visit https://nolajazzmuseum.org/gala.

All funds raised by the Improvisations Gala directly support the Jazz Museum’s educational programs and initiatives.  Ticket sales and sponsorship ensures the continuation of valuable programs that bring the magic of jazz to life for the community and beyond.

The 2024 New Orleans Jazz Museum Improvisations Gala Committee is chaired by Edgar “Dino” Gankendorff, Valerie Landry and James Moore.  Honorary co- chairs include Herb Alpert, Jon Batiste, Bryan Batt, Randy Fertel, John Goodman, Wynton Marsalis, Arthel Neville, Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser, and Dan Pritzker.

Comedy House New Orleans

Saturday nights just got a lot funnier!

Join us in the heart of NOLA’s Arts District for Super Standup Saturday, featuring top local talent and visiting comics seen on Netflix, MTV, and more. Don’t miss out!

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

We are so lucky to have the Lollipops Marching Group

bring us an amazing Christmas Parade. Catch it at the Covington Trailhead and stay for our Christmas in Covington Event!

Sip, stroll, and be merry—cause Magazine Street's Holiday Champagne Stroll is back for another year of festive fun!

Join us Saturday, December 7th from 6-9 PM and kick off the holidays with an evening of after-hours shopping! Sip FREE bubbly, stroll through the lights, and find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list.

Participating businesses will offer sparkling wine, light bites, exclusive sales, and HO-HO-WHOLE lot of holiday cheer. Tap here for all the holly jolly details: magazinestreet.com/event/champagne-holiday-strol

We’re excited to announce the Bridge 2 Innovation STEM Fest, a FREE event for students in grades K-12 on December 7, 2024, from 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM at East St. John High School in Laplace, Louisiana.

Presented by the New Orleans Super Bowl Host Committee, in partnership with STEM NOLA, and powered by Marathon Petroleum Corporation, this hands-on STEM Fest will feature more than 60 exciting STEM activities designed to inspire, engage, and ignite curiosity in the next generation of innovators.

What to Expect:

1) Hands-on STEM activities led by STEM NOLA experts.

2) Fun, interactive challenges that connect students with real-world STEM concepts.

3) Opportunities to explore STEM careers and ignite a passion for learning.

REGISTER TODAY to secure your spot! Scan the QR code below or visit registration.stemnola.com.

Louisiana Steam Train AssociationTrain Rides with Santa

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Train Ride with Santa Tickets are now on sale!

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Let’s Get Blitzened!

A Christmas Cabaret

Sundays, December 8, 15, & 22

7 o’clock Monkey Hill Bar 6100 Magazine Street

Admission: $20

Reservations: 504-202-0986 or melonsongs@gmail.com

Forget your troubles and join us for another year of Christmas merrymaking and lunacy! Alden Hagardorn, Philip Melancon, Heidi Melancon, Mary Flynn, Claudia Baumgarten, Alfred Richard, and Hector Ventura will jingle away with their heartfelt pasquinades to an unsuspecting public.

LSU

Sun.

Dec 8

vs.

Florida Gulf Coast

Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)

2:00 pm CT

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Dec 14

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SMU

Frisco, Texas (Comerica Center)

3:00 pm CT

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,December 2

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. 

The Bluegrass Pickin' Party is an open acoustic bluegrass jam. Bring your guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, bass, dobro, harmonica, or singing voice to join the jam circle. Beginners welcome to come and learn traditional bluegrass music. Intermediate and advanced players welcome as well. This weekly jam is also open to anyone and everyone who'd like to come listen and enjoy the music.

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Parran's Po-Boys of Kenner

Hungry? Red Beans and Rice Monday.

Kenner

2321 W Esplanade Ave 504-305-6422

Metairie

3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd 504-885-3416

Open 11-7:30 pm

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 

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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

Taco Tuesday just leveled up at Los Jefes Grill! Come join us tomorrow for unbeatable deals:

🔥 $3 Tacos – including our award-winning Top Taco favorites like Chicharrones, Barbacoa, and Certified Angus Beef!

🍹 2-in-1 Margarita Shakers for double the fun!

🥃 2-for-1 Shots to keep the good times rolling.

🎵 Live DJ starting at 6 PM – bringing the vibes you won't want to miss!

Bring your friends and let's make this the best Taco Tuesday yet. See you at Los Jefes!

Cheers,Los Jefes Grill Team 🌮🍹

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

(504) 733-2248

St. Louis Cathedral Concerts -December 11th + 18th + 22nd

December 11, 2024 - 6-7pm

BeauSoleil’s Christmas Bayou

Avec Michael Doucet 

December 18, 2024 - 6-7pm

Yusa & Mahmoud Chouki

Sunday, December 22, 2024 - 5:30-6:30pm 

St. Louis Cathedral Choir and Orchestra Concert

Followed by Caroling in the Square by Patio Planters - 7pm

Darlings just a reminder that my spectacular Holiday Round Table Luncheon is almost sold out. It will feature talented pianist Jim Walpole, guitarists Julio and Cesar, Claudia Baumgarten, Carl Mack, Kynt Kenneth Bryan

John Doyle Memorial Christmas Parade

The Harahan Police Department is excited to announce the upcoming John Doyle Memorial Christmas Parade, set to take place in the City of Harahan on December 14, 2024, beginning at noon. This parade is named in honor of former Harahan Police Chief John Doyle (1984–2002), who founded the original City of Harahan Christmas parade.

The parade will begin at the intersection of Hord Street and Jefferson Highway, traveling westbound along Jefferson Highway, and will conclude at the intersection of Folse Street and Jefferson Highway.

Chief Lepre encourages the community to come out, enjoy this festive event, and get a chance to see Santa Claus!

If you have any questions,

please call Kathleen Lewis at 504-737-4800.

New Orleans Jazz Club 12-29

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.

Billy Nungesser Lt. Governor of Louisiana 

For the fourth consecutive year, Louisiana will showcase its vibrant culture in the 2025 Tournament of Rose Parade in Pasadena, California! This year’s float, featuring a Louisiana alligator adorned with beads, a Cajun dance hall, and pots of boiled seafood, perfectly captures the essence of a “Louisiana Saturday Night.” Plus, enjoy mid-parade entertainment by rising country star Timothy Wayne!

We can’t wait to share Louisiana’s celebratory spirit and unique culture with the world once again.

NFL on FOX 

WE GOT NEXT.

See you in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX on FOX

Just two days after Super Bowl LIX, Jefferson Parish will celebrate its 200th birthday on Feb. 11. Bicentennial festivities kicked off at the State of Jefferson address Tuesday with the unveiling of the official poster, depicting a pelican before the Mississippi River in vivid pink and blue hues. It is illustrated by Louisiana artist Becky Fos, known for designing the 2023 state "I Voted" sticker, modeled after the Louisiana state flag.

A limited supply of signed and numbered posters can be purchased for $150, with proceeds going toward the Jefferson Community Foundation.

Courtesy of Jefferson Parish

The parish will celebrate the bicentennial on Feb. 11 with a Light the Night event, followed by a community-wide king cake party at Lakeside Mall on Feb. 15.

The following month, a bicentennial-themed Senior Expo will take place at the Alario Center on March 20, and a "Park to Park" 10K run will happen March 22 at Lafreniere Park.

Festivities for the parish's 200th birthday will come to a close June 14 with the Bicentennial Ball at Lakeside Mall, hosted by the Jefferson Community Foundation. Lee Sheng said she wanted parish events to involve the entire community and asked residents and local business owners to get involved.

"I want our bicentennial to feel like everybody's a part of it," Lee Sheng said in her address.