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Thursday December 8, 2022

NATIONAL CROSSWORD SOLVERS DAY | December 8

On December 8 we celebrate National Crossword Solvers Day with nearly 50 million people who enjoy solving crossword puzzles.


Solving crossword puzzles is a favorite pastime for people across the globe. In fact, it is so popular, people who solve or write crossword puzzles have their own name–cruciverbalists! Today, we want to celebrate all the cruciverbalists in the world, plus encourage everyone to find a crossword puzzle and become a solver, too!

How Old Are Crossword Puzzles? 

The crossword puzzle was first introduced in the New York World newspaper in 1913 by journalist Arthur Wynne. It was the eve of WWI and Wynne was looking for a new game for the FUN section in the newspaper as a way to take people’s minds off the impending war. Wynne began by creating a blank word search grid. Each grid came with a list of clues for readers to use in solving the letters. The original puzzle was named “FUN’s Word-Cross Puzzle” and was interestingly found in the shape of a diamond. A few weeks later an editor made a typo naming the puzzle “Cross-Word.” This cross mistake became a historical game changer.

The first records of crossword puzzles are historically found to originate in England during the 19th century. Most of these puzzles were easy to solve, and usually printed in children’s books or periodicals. Meanwhile, Americans were turning crossword puzzle solving into an adult pastime. Today, crossword solvers have many choices in satisfying their puzzle cravings, including celebrating National Crossword Solvers Day in December every year.

What is a Crossword Puzzle? 

A crossword puzzle is a diagram of white and black squares with a list of numbered clues, running across and down the grid. The black squares are blank fillers, while the white squares are for the answers for the clues. One letter for the answer goes in one square. Each clue corresponds with numbers on the puzzle, interlocking or crisscrossing each other. The goal of a crossword puzzle is to solve the clues by filling the white spaces with the answers to the clues.

Benefits of Solving Crossword Puzzles

People who solve crossword puzzles are often more relaxed, especially when trying to solve day-to-day problems. Many use their puzzle-solving skills indirectly by approaching stressful situations similar to how they approach solving puzzles. Slow, calculated, and with thought. Studies show solving crossword puzzles regularly has several health benefits, including:

  • Improving short-term memory skills.
  • Assisting in developing better problem-solving skills.
  • Increasing individual IQ by learning new vocabulary.
  • Helping delay dementia and Alzheimer symptoms in at-risk individuals.
  • Improving mood by lowering stress levels and teaching the brain to relax.

5 Fun Crossword Puzzle Facts

  1. Arthur Wynne, New York World journalist, published the first crossword puzzle in December 1913.
  2. A cruciverbalist is a person who loves to create and solve crossword puzzles.
  3. An estimated 50 million people in the US solve crossword puzzles.
  4. In 2014, Bernice Gorden became the oldest person to publish a crossword puzzle in the NY Times at the age of 101.
  5. Solving crossword puzzles is beneficial to a person’s brain health.



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

12-08, 2022

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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Art for All presented by The Helis Foundation

Providing Free Admission for Louisiana Residents to New Orleans' Most Beloved Cultural Institutions 

 

The Helis Foundation is committed to providing access to our rich heritage by underwriting free admission for all Louisiana residents to some of New Orleans' most beloved cultural institutions. The Helis Foundation's mission is to advance access to the arts while continuing a family legacy of philanthropic support to the New Orleans community. 

  • Contemporary Arts Center- Free for LA residents on Sundays 
  • New Orleans Museum of Art- Free for LA residents on Wednesdays 
  • New Orleans Botanical Garden- Free for LA residents Wednesdays
  • The Ogden Museum- Free for LA residents Thursdays
  • Louisiana Children's Museum Free for LA residents the second Sunday of every month


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Enjoy the Outdoors at Audubon Louisiana Nature Center


Audubon Louisiana Nature Center

11000 Lake Forest Blvd

New Orleans LA 70127



Trails are open Monday - Saturday. Interpretive Center and Ranger Programs: Thursday and Saturday 10 am - 2pm.


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 are open Mon-Sat 8:30 am - 3:00 and are monitored by rangers. More info 

Who

Everyone

Cost

FREE




Trails and facilities are monitored by rangers. Intermittent closures are possible. No admission or tickets required for Nature Trails and Interpretive Center. Group reservations required for education programs and planetarium shows.

New Orleans City Park 


Daily Train Rides are BACK on track(s)! Make a pass through the Park on the iconic City Park Train Wednesday-Sunday from 11am-4:30pm.


New Orleans Career Center Expanding

BIZ  Site Staff

Rendering from SCNZ Architects provided by the New Orleans Career Center

NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Career Center says business is booming.

This year, the job-training nonprofit has expanded enrollment, added instructors and staff, increased funding, grown partnerships and enlarged the scope of its programs and pathways. In addition, the renovation of the nonprofit’s new home at 1331 Kerlerec Street is nearing completion.

This year, 382 young people are enrolled in NOCC’s career prep and technical training for high schoolers. The organization has hired 10 new people and three existing employees have been promoted. The NOCC board is also expanding: Shannon Joseph, national director of nursing workforce pipeline at Ascension Health, and architect Christian Rodriguez, principal at Eskew+Dumez+Ripple, joined the board in October. Andre Kelly, New Orleans district area manager for Associated General Contractors of Louisiana, and Melissa Sparks, vice president, talent management at Ochsner Health,will contribute their industry expertise to the board starting early next year.

This year, NOCC welcomed the LAUNCH extension academy, a year-long career prep and training program for new high school graduates that began at YouthForce NOLA. Emily Ferris moved to NOCC to continue leading the program, and was joined by former LAUNCH team members Hannah Curry, Patrice Hammond and Geraldlyn Johnson. LAUNCH moved to NOCC to expand on its previous growth: participation doubled this fall.

In addition, NOCC recently announced its LPN Apprenticeship pilot program in partnership with Delgado Charity School of Nursing and Ochsner. NOCC has already added two new instructors and begun recruiting for the first group of LPN apprentices next fall.

The Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management pathway celebrated its first RYRA Apprentice in conjunction with the Louisiana Restaurant Association. NOCC grad Ren Sommeillan-Harris recently completed a line cook apprenticeship at local breakfast hotspot Wakin’ Bakin’ and has been hired full-time as a line cook. Two LAUNCH participants, Sophia Elder and Denika Williams, have been hired as line cook apprentices at Saba.

Once in the new building, NOCC will add skilled crafts (carpentry, electrical, HVAC, welding) and digital/IT/cybersecurity pathways for high school trainees and emergency medical service training for adults.

NOCC said its partnerships with Ochsner Health and LCMC Health grew stronger and more formal this year. Both organizations continue to support the Adult Rapid Reskill training program. With Ochsner and Delgado Charity School of Nursing, NOCC recently announced the area’s first LPN Apprenticeship program. LCMC now formally includes NOCC as a workforce development partner in its annual planning and budgeting. Additional partnerships to support new training pathways in skilled crafts and digital/IT/cybersecurity are under development.

NOCC’s donor partnerships also expanded in 2022. The organization’s largest grant came from the U.S. Department of Labor, via the Delta Regional Authority, which awarded NOCC $1.28 million in career training and education funds specifically to help offset regional job losses in the energy extraction industry.

In the Spring of 2023, NOCC will move into its newly customized building, designed to replicate state-of-the-art workspaces. In this 143,000-square-foot building, the next generation of New Orleans workers can explore their options, gain technical skills and prepare to enter employment and college, confident and capable.

At 1331 Kerlerec Street, NOCC trainees – whether high schoolers, new grads or adults – will have access to clinic and hospital simulation labs, a fully functional ambulance bay, CAD lab and maker space and a commercial-grade kitchen and catering space, along with a huge outdoor construction collaboration area.

NOCC expects to move into the Kerlerec Street building in early 2023. Additional pathways, programs, and partnerships will be added and announced throughout the year.


The Riverwalk Outlets Hosts Festive Events to Celebrate the Holidays

Enjoy complimentary family-friendly events Dec 8 Dec. 23

 

NEW ORLEANS – The Riverwalk Outlets is spreading holiday cheer this season with a multitude of festive family-friendly events. From holiday choirs serenading shoppers to exclusive holiday movie screenings on Spanish Plaza, Riverwalk Outlets is helping locals and tourists alike soak in the holiday spirit.

  

Chanukah at the Riverwalk

On Sunday, Dec. 18, (time TBD) Riverwalk Outlets is partnering with Chabad-Lubavitch of Louisiana for Chanukah at the Riverwalk. The event presented at Spanish Plaza by Chabad-Lubavitch includes the lighting of a giant Menorah in honor of the beginning of Chanukah. The event will feature live traditional Jewish music, kosher cuisine, along with complimentary delicious latkes, Jewish gelt (chocolate candy), dreidels (toys), crafts and more for the whole family.

 

Riverwalk Jazz Band

On Tuesdays in December the Riverwalk Jazz Band will be strolling the mall serenading shoppers from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Catch them at the Riverwalk on Dec. 6, 13 and 20.

 

Riverwalk Holiday Choir

On Thursdays in December make sure to stop by the Riverwalk’s food court from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. to take in the sounds of the holidays with talented choirs.

 

Dec. 8 - Shades of Praise choir

Dec. 22 - Canterbury Carolers

 

Riverwalk Holiday DJ

On Fridays in December DJ Polo 504 will be spinning holiday favorites from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. throughout the mall. Catch DJ Polo at the Riverwalk on Dec. 9, 16 and 23.

 

Movies Under the Stars on Spanish Plaza

On Saturday, Dec. 10 and Dec. 17 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. bring the entire family out for a special holiday movie on Spanish Plaza. Complimentary holiday treats will be available along with Santa for photos under the Riverwalk’s Christmas Tree.

 

Dec. 10 – Arthur Christmas

Dec. 17 – The Grinch (2018 animated version)

 

In addition to events, the Riverwalk's 75+ retailers will also be offering special deals throughout the holiday season. Make sure to stop by for all of those holiday shopping list items.

 

Below are the Riverwalk’s holiday hours:

CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day

Black Friday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Christmas Eve: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

CLOSED on Christmas Day

New Year's Eve: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

New Year's Day: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Spanish New Orleans and the Caribbean / La Nueva Orleans y el Caribe españoles

A bilingual exhibition / Una exposición bilingüe

November 2, 2022–January 22, 2023 /

Tuesday/martes–Saturday/sábado, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m; Sunday/domingo, 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

520 Royal Street, Tricentennial Wing, 1st Floor

Free ticketed admission / Acceso gratuito con entrada


About the Exhibition / Sobre la exposición

New Orleans has long been identified—by locals, tourists, and historians alike—with its French heritage. A groundbreaking exhibition at The Historic New Orleans Collection restores balance to that assessment. During four decades under Spanish rule (1762–1803), the city experienced natural disaster, diplomatic tensions, and demographic transformation. Despite numerous challenges, Spanish New Orleans morphed from a poorly managed outpost on the edge of an empire to a highly urbanized colonial capital—one enriched by the racial and cultural diversity for which it is celebrated today.


Rare Artifacts come to New Orleans for Exhibition on Spanish Colonial Era

Free bilingual display on view Oct. 20, 2022–Jan. 22, 2023


Features more than 120 objects — including maps, documents, furniture, paintings, books and more — from THNOC’s permanent holdings as well as from several institutions in Spain, Mexico and the United States. The display is the first and only time this selection of objects will be presented together in one space.

 

In a first for THNOC, “Spanish New Orleans and the Caribbean / La Nueva Orleans y el Caribe españoles” will be presented in both English and Spanish.

  

“Spanish New Orleans and the Caribbean” will be on view on the first level of THNOC’s Tricentennial Wing at 520 Royal St. in the French Quarter from Oct. 29, 2022, through Jan. 22, 2023. Admission is free. Advance reservations are recommended and may be made at my.hnoc.org beginning Thursday, Oct.13, 2022. For more information, visit www.hnoc.org.

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Louisiana Christmas Day

 BB's Stage Door Canteen, National WWII Museum


BB's Stage Door Canteen, National WWII Museum

945 Magazine St., New Orleans 70130 

504-528-1944

$52 - $55

Dec 8

11:30am


Matinee Luncheons run Tuesdays through Fridays & Sundays from December 8–23.

11:45 a.m. seating / 12:45 p.m. showtime (1-hour performance)

Pricing: $55.00 / $52.00 Members



Spend the holidays Louisiana style as the Victory Belles take us on a musical tour from the raucous Cajun bayous to the splendors of caroling in Jackson Square!


Spend the holidays Louisiana style as the Victory Belles take us on a musical tour from the raucous Cajun bayous to the splendors of caroling in Jackson Square! Celebrate the holidays at BB’s Stage Door Canteen, and hear your favorite yuletide tunes like “Have A Holly Jolly Christmas,” “Christmastime in New Orleans,” and “White Christmas.”

Enjoy a delicious buffet style luncheon then get into the holiday spirit with our charming Victory Belles.


Louisiana Christmas Day

Winter Spinach Salad

Local citrus, Dried Cranberry,

Candied Pecan, Champagne Vinaigrette

Candied Sweet Potatoes

Melted Marshmallow, Candied Pecans

Bacon Braised Green Beans

House Made Bacon, Crispy Onions

Honey Glazed Ham

Homemade Lemon Curd And Anglaise

Herb Roasted Turkey

Garden Herbs, Rosemary Gravy

Chocolate Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce And Chocolate Chips


Roosevelt Hotel Christmas Concerts in The Lobby- December 8 @

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

FREE

THE ROOSEVELT NEW ORLEANS

130 Roosevelt Way

New Orleans, 70112 United States +



Come to The Roosevelt Hotel for Christmas concerts performed by local New Orleans choirs, all under the twinkling lights of the Roosevelt Lobby!



Thursday, December 8:

St. Dominic

  • Friday, December 9: Andrew Jackson Middle School
  • Monday, December 12: New Voices New Orleans
  • Tuesday, December 13: Country Day
  • Wednesday, December 14: Our Lady of Prompt Succor
  • Thursday, December 15: Kehoe-France
  • Friday, December 16- St. Mary's Academy


400 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116
Tickets
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The New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park presents the Barry Martyn program "New Orleans Drummers of the 60s" with Kate Morrison

  • Thursday, December 8, 2022
  • 2:00 PM  3:00 PM
  • New Orleans Jazz Museum
  • 400 Esplanade Ave.New OrleansUnited States 


Barry Martyn photographed by Eliot Kamenitz

The New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park presents the Barry Martyn program "New Orleans Drummers of the 60s" with Kate Morrison at 2:00 PM CST.

This program takes place inside our third-floor Performance Center, listening room. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited and offered first come, first serve. Learn more about our program admission policy. 

Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for our daily Live-stream Concert Series, in which dynamic jazz musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in at 2pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.

Barry Martyn

Barry Martyn has been a jazz drummer, bandleader, producer, and historian for over 65 years. Born on February 23, 1941, in London, England, New Orleans Jazz was part of his life from an early age. Barry began playing drums in 1955 and was leading his first band, Kid Martyn’s Ragtime Band, the following year. His first recordings were made in 1959 with his band. Primarily interested in New Orleans revival jazz as played by the veterans, his first visit to New Orleans on January 4, 1961, was when he looked up Bill Russell. He began studying drums under Cie Frazier and founded Mono Records, quickly becoming part of the New Orleans traditional jazz community.

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THURSDAY AT 5 PM – 6 PM

Coca-Cola / NOLA Pharmacy - Holiday Caravan - 12/8/22

1107 Veterans Blvd, Metairie, LA 70005-2728, United States

The Holiday Caravan is coming! On Thursday, December 8th make sure to visit NOLA Pharmacy at 1107 Veterans Memorial Blvd in Metairie from 5pm-6pm

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Celebration in the Oaks

Dec. 8 - Jan. 1


City Park’s largest fundraiser has fascinated guests for years as one of the most-spectacular holiday lights festivals in the country. This year, the Driving Tour – featuring the Park’s famous live oak trees swathed in more than a million twinkling lights throughout the 2.25-mile ride – is back in addition to the return of the Walking Tour, complete with marshmallow roasting, unlimited amusement-park rides and access to the iconic Botanical Garden.



WED/THURS/SUN HOURS

Driving Tour: 6pm‑10pm

Walking Tour: 6pm‑11pmFRIDAY/SATURDAY HOURS

Driving Tour: 5pm‑11pm

Walking Tour: 5pm‑12amClosed Mondays and Tuesdays (until 12/19)*

Closed 12/24 and 12/31 *Exclusive Bike Nights for Driving Tour only on 11/29, 12/6, 12/13




Entrance for Driving Tour

4 Friederichs Avenue, NOLA 70124

Enter the driving tour at the corner of Wisner Blvd. and Friederichs Ave. Click here for the exact location. Check your GPS carefully as some mapping systems do not show the proper location.

If the vehicle line extends outside of the park, please line up in the right lane of Wisner southbound (from Harrison). Do not turn left onto Friederichs Ave from northbound Wisner.

 

Entrance for Walking Tour

Amusement Park: 7 Victory Avenue, NOLA 70124 (Enter through Lelong Dr. to Victory Ave.)

Botanical Garden: 5 Victor Avenue, NOLA 70124 (Enter through Lelong Dr. to Victory Ave.)

Both entrances are accessible for the full Walking Tour experience, including the Amusement Park and Botanical Garden.

National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor | 2701 State Street, New Orleans, LA 70118 504.473.6750/504.866.0200

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Lafreniere Park


Please join us and enjoy the 36th annual Christmas Light display in Lafreniere Park. Enjoy the driving and walking tour from December 5 till December 30, 2022, closed December 25th. Sunday - Thursday 5:30pm till 9:00pm / Friday and Saturday 5:30pm - 10:00pm. See Santa, Minions, Star Wars figures, Hot Wheels racers, and many more exhibits on display for all to enjoy. Be sure to look for our newest special attraction.

Lafreniere Park is proud to welcome WWL Channel 4 as a new sponsor of this annual event. Bring the entire family out to enjoy this annual tradition in the Jewel of Jefferson Parish, Lafreniere Park.

ONLY $10 per car you DO NOT have to buy a ticket for each person only the vehicle.


Lafreniere Park

3000 Downs Blvd, Metairie, LA 70003-3957, United States


Tickets

www.lafrenierepark.org


Holiday Concerts at

St. Louis Cathedral

and

St. Anna’s Episcopal Church


Join us as we celebrate New Orleans’ rich musical heritage with jazz musicians, gospel choirs, classical ensembles, and others performing the sounds of the season with nearly three weeks of live concerts. Concerts at St. Louis Cathedral located in Jackson Square take place at 6pm on December 8, 13, 14 and 15 and include Da Lovebirds featuring Robin Barnes, Shades of Praise, Rickie Monie & Friends, a special Christmas Concert at 5:30pm on December 18 and more. Concerts at St. Anna’s Episcopal Church take place at 5pm on Saturday, December 10 and 17 and include The Friendly Travelers, Papo y Son Mandao and Joy Clark. All concerts are free and open to the public. Start planning your concert

December 5, 6, 13, 15: Jackson Square Concert Series: This holiday tradition brings a mythical aura to the experience of holiday carols, setting local musicians, church choirs, and singers of all genres against the Gothic splendor of the historic St. Louis Cathedral or Anna's Episcopal Church. Free and open to the public. 6 pm–7 pm. holiday.neworleans.com. See the schedule below: 


  • DECEMBER 8: 
  • JOHN BOUTTÉ

  • DECEMBER 10: PAPO Y SON MANDAO (ANNA'S)
  • DECEMBER 12: ANDRÉ BOHREN WITH THE ELECTRIC YAT QUARTET
  • DECEMBER 13: RICKIE MONIE & FRIENDS
  • DECEMBER 14: CAMERON DUPUY AND THE CAJUN TROUBADOURS
  • DECEMBER 15: LA NOCHA BUENA: SPANISH CHRISTMAS MUSIC OF THE NEW WORLD
  • DECEMBER 17: JOY CLARK (ANNA'S)
  • DECEMBER 18: THE ST. LOUIS CATHEDRAL CHRISTMAS CHOIR CONCERT

Concert Schedule

French Quarter Festivals, Inc. Holiday Concert Series:

from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM


French Quarter Festivals, Inc. Holiday Concert Series: Rachel Van Voorhees

December 6

 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM


French Quarter Festivals, Inc. Holiday Concert Series: John Boutté

December 8 from

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

French Quarter Festivals, Inc. Holiday Concert Series: Papo y Son Mandao

December 10 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

French Quarter Festivals, Inc. Holiday Concert Series: André Bohren with the Electric Yat Quartet

December 12 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

French Quarter Festivals, Inc. Holiday Concert Series: Rickie Monie & Friends

December 13 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

French Quarter Festivals, Inc. Holiday Concert Series: Cameron Dupuy and the Cajun Troubadours

December 14 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

La Noche Buena: Spanish Christmas Music of the New World

December 15 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

French Quarter Festivals, Inc. Holiday Concert Series: Joy Clark

December 17 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

The St. Louis Cathedral Christmas Choir Concert entitled: Noel, The Story of Christmas

December 18 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

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Detroit Pistons at New Orleans Pelicans

Wed Dec 7

Smoothie King Center,

 New Orleans, LA


Williamson scores 29, Pelicans hold off Pistons 104-98

Zion Williamson had 29 points and 10 rebounds, and the New Orleans Pelicans held off the Detroit Pistons 104-98 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory.

Trey Murphy III, a 2021 first-round draft choice starting because of Brandon Ingram's left foot injury, hit four 3s and finished with 20 points for New Orleans, which won for the 10th time in 12 games.




Upcoming games

Pelicans vs Suns

Fri, Dec 9

 Smoothie King Center 


Pelicans vs SunsSun, Dec 11 • Smoothie King CenterFamily Funday - Block Toy Giveaway 


Pelicans vs BucksMon, Dec 19 • Smoothie King Center

6 PM CDT – 8 PM CDT
Free Thursday Wine Tasting
Brady's Wine Warehouse


Brady's Wine Warehouse


Public 


Join us every Thursday, starting at 6pm, for a free wine tasting! These events will end when supply runs out, so be sure to get here early to ensure a great tasting experience



The Palm Court Jazz Cafe presents fine dining with live traditional jazz. Normal opening hours are Wednesday through Sunday, from 7pm to 11pm.


Reservations: (504) 525-0200

1204 Decatur Street

New Orleans LA, 70116


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  • Leroy Jones & Katja Toivola w/Crescent City Joymakers


  •  09
  • Kevin Louis & Yolanda Robinson w/Palm Court Jazz Band


  •  10
  • Will Smith & Palm Court Jazz Band 11
  • Sunday Night Swingsters 12
  • CLOSED 13
  • CLOSED 14
  • Lars Edegran & Palm Court Jazz Band 15
  • Duke Heitger & Tim Laughlin w/Crescent City Joymakers 16
  • Kevin Louis & Yolanda Robinson w/Palm Court Jazz Band 17
  • Will Smith & Palm Court Jazz Band 18
  • Duke Heitger & Sunday Night Swingsters

19 - January 3 Closed for the holidays

Happy Holidays and see you in January


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618 Frenchmen St
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Helen Gillet & Wazozo

Thursday, December 8

7:00 PM

Ages 21+

$10.00


Joy Clark

Thursday, December 8

9:00 PM

Ages 21+

$10.00


Smoking Time Jazz Club

Friday, December 9

5:00 PM

Ages 21+

TICKETS Info >

Lynn Drury + Dirt Reynolds

Friday, December 9

10:00 PM

Ages 21+

$15.00

TICKETS Info >

NO COVER

Tuba Skinny

Saturday, December 10

6:00 PM

Ages 21+

TICKETS Info >

Little Freddie King

Saturday, December 10

10:00 PM

Ages 21+

$15.00

TICKETS Info >

NO COVER

Palmetto Bug Stompers

Sunday, December 11

5:00 PM

Ages 21+

TICKETS Info >

Treme Brass Band

Sunday, December 11

9:00 PM

Ages 21+

$10.00

TICKETS Info >

NO COVER

Secret Six Jazz Band

Monday, December 12

6:00 PM

Ages 21+

TICKETS Info >

NO COVER

Charlie and The Tropicales

Monday, December 12

9:00 PM

Ages 21+

TICKETS Info >


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The Amazing Acro-Cats Meowy Catmas Special!

The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret


2240 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana

For the month of December we feature our Meowy Catmas special - purrformances JUST FOR MEW ORLEANS! Celebrate Christmas (or Catmas) with us by watching cats jump through wreaths, roll an ornament, push a sleigh, and performing an array of other seasonal tricks. Real rescued house cats that delight and amaze audiences of all ages.

There will also be a special appearance by The Rock-Cats (the only cat band in the entire WORLD!) playing seasonal holiday selections such as "A Cat in a Manger," "Catnip Roasting on an Open Fire," and "God Rest Ye Merry Kittens" (songs might not be performed as described).

Our Amazing Acro-Cat bus is also a mobile fostering unit for Rock Cats Rescue, helping cats and kittens across the nation find their furrever homes. Proceeds always benefit our cause of foster and rescue. Rock Cats Rescue has fostered and found homes for over 309 cats and kittens, some of them being from Mew Orleans!

This two-hour show has very limited tickets so we suggest buying online to get make sure you get your seats. This show sells out! Our Very Important Cat People (VICP seating) get front row seats and they sell out the fastest.


SEATING OPTIONS & PRICING:

Each VICP ticket receives a Pawbill (think playbill for cats). Additional Pawbills are available for sale at the merch table.

 Very Important Cat People (VICP floor): $50 very very front row seating literally on the floor, you can practically touch the cats! (but please, do not touch the cats.)

Please note: these seats are litterally sitting on the floor, on the ground. No chairs are provided for this row. We provide something so you are not directly on the cold floor but bring a cushion if you think you need one!

 Very Important Cat People (VICP seats): $50 1st two rows of seating in chairs.

 General Admission Seating: $40 the rest of the theater area seating, in chairs.

Tickets at the Door (if available): Add $5 to above stated prices, discounts do not apply to door ticket sales.

DISCOUNT DAYS: Get $5 off each online ticket purrchased for our first week of shows December 1-4, 2022! Prices are reflected for these dates online only.

Buy online to save money!

https://meowycatmas.brownpapertickets.com/


The lobby will open one hour prior to showtime and seating begins a half hour later. The Meet & Greet for all attendees will occur AFTER the show!


The Allways has a bar and lounge area in the front of the building, you may take drinks inside the theater, but please, no food!


Dec 2022


Thu, Dec 8

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Interested

Fri, Dec 9

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Interested

Sat, Dec 10

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Interested

Sat, Dec 10

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Interested

Sun, Dec 11

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Interested

Sun, Dec 11

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Interested

Wed, Dec 14

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Interested

Thu, Dec 15

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Interested

Fri, Dec 16

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Interested

Sat, Dec 17

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Interested

Sat, Dec 17

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Interested

Sun, Dec 18

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Interested

Sun, Dec 18

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Interested


The Back Room at Buffa's

1001 Esplanade Avenue

New Orleans, LA 70116

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Live Music

Every

Thursday thru Monday

All Ages Welcome!


The Back Room at Buffa's Bar & Restaurant



Tom McDermott and Aurora Nealand

Dec 8, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm CST

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Johnny Sansone

Dec 9, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm CST

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FREE SHOW Freddie Blue & the Friendship Circle Band with a Special Guest

Dec 10, 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm CST

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· 1001 Esplanade Avenue,New Orleans,70116,US

504) 949-0038


Buy TicketsBuffa’s is committed to paying our musicians fairly while also protecting our customers during the remainder of the pandemic. In order to do this we are selling full tables intead of individual seats for each show.

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TODAY AT 7 PM – 8:30 PM

Swingin' Christmas!

$10  

· 600 Eleonore Street,New Orleans,70115,US



600 Eleonore Street,New Orleans,70115,US

Tickets · $10

via Eventbrite


Join the Electric Yat Quartet for an evening of jazzy Christmas favorites at St. Paul's 600 Elenore uptown 12/8/22 at 7pm!

Join the Electric Yat Quartet for an evening of jazzy Christmas favorites in an intimate setting, beautiful surroundings, and amazing acoustics inside Historic St. Paul's UCC 600 Eleonore Street on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at 7pm! Free admission for15 years old and younger



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The Family Line is very sweet and powerful at the same time!   

The show's plot is an original performance inspired by the histories of the BK House and the 1892 General Strike, 

when over 30,000 New Orleans workers walked off the job to fight for shorter work days, increased pay, and ‘closed’ 

union shops. It was a successful interracial organizing event that shut down the city for days before winning workers’ 

historic rights. The new immersive play is produced by Goat in the Road and set in the HIstoric BK House and Gardens, 

so during the show, audience members will be able to explore the historic property, following the characters and storylines 

they choose. The production will take place on the ground level of the courtyard and surrounding buildings, making it 

accessible to all. This stately 1826 mansion in the French Quarter contains collections from the Beauregard Family and 

from noted author Frances Parkinson Keyes.

Extended weeks:

December 4 - December 18, 2022

Wednesdays & Thursdays at 7:30pm / Fridays at 6 pm & 8 pm / Sundays at 2:30 pm

The Historic BK House & Gardens  (across from the Old Ursuline Convent)

1113 Chartres Street, French Quarter New Orleans 

A Legend Comes Home...

Reggie Houston Trio

One Night Only!

Thursday, December 8th

A seventh-generation New Orleanian, Reggie Houston embraced education and followed in his parents footsteps to become an arts education advocate, teacher, and world-renowned saxophonist.


He was inspired to study saxophone at age 10, after seeing Ray Charles play alto sax at Lincoln Beach Amusement Park, where Fats Domino also performed during Reggie's childhood. Years later, Reggie would share the stage with both musical giants, and spend 22 years as a member of Fats Domino's band, before moving to Portland, Oregon in 2004. 


Over the past 15 years in Portland, he would prepare Oregon high school music students to win 1st place at the prestigious 2015 National Lincoln Center Essentially Ellington Competition as a cherished music educator, in addition to performing with the Portland symphony orchestra and historic opera, as well as serving on Portland's Regional Arts & Culture Council Music Panel. 


Reggie is truly born of the heartbeat of New Orleans jazz and the foundations of American music in general, having performed as a core member in the bands of Fats Domino, Professor Longhair, Dave Bartholomew, Irma Thomas, Maria Muldaur, Dr. John, Jerry Lee Lewis, Charmaine Neville, the Neville Brothers and members of The Meters, among many others. You may have heard him on three of Peter Gabriel's albums, or on recordings by The Neville Brothers, The Indigo Girls, Joan Osborne, Bruce Hornsby, and more. 




Reggie’s devotion to his craft, and to sharing his deep knowledge of Louisiana’s history, musicians, and musical genres, stems from a time-honored New Orleans tradition of arts education. Nurtured by his teachers—musical giants like Edward “Kidd” Jordan, Johnny Fernandez, Danny Barker, and Alvin Batiste—the latter of whom learned at the knee of legendary musician Sidney Bechet, referred to by Duke Ellington as “the very epitome of jazz,” Reggie has now picked up the mantle to pass that knowledge on to future generations of musicians.


When funk first developed, exploding onto the scene, Reggie was there—not as an observer, but as a 13 year old musician playing his first professional gigs with legendary keyboardist David Batiste Sr. and The Gladiators, widely accepted as one of the preeminent and pioneering bands of funk.


Reggie knows the music. It is in his blood. He can trace the many, varied styles and influences of southeast Louisiana music all the way back to pre-colonial Africa. It is this knowledge, coupled with the strong arts education tradition of his hometown that gave rise to Reggie’s newest project, "Anonymous Legends: A History of New Orleans Music" — the culmination of Reggie’s life’s work.


Join us tonight for an evening with Reggie Houston and his New Orleans Trio, while he's home! 



The Reggie Houston New Orleans Trio tonight features: 

Reggie Houston - saxophones 

Amasa Miller - piano 

Glen Andrews - drums 


Shows at 8pm & 10pm. 

Doors at 7:00pm & 9:30pm. 


Tickets
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(504) 949-0696

626 Frenchmen Street

New Orleans, La 70116

SNUG HARBOR


Thursdays, Fridays,

Saturdays, & Sundays

Shows at 8 & 10pm


Tickets for all shows are available and easy online www.SnugJazz.com in order to guarantee your seat, and walk-up tickets are only available while they last. 



APPEARING:


December 8th:

Reggie Houston Trio

A Legend Comes Home


December 9th:

Alexey Marti & Afrogumbo

Official Birthday Celebration!


December 10th:

Herlin Riley Quartet

The Baron of the Boom Boom


December 11th:

Dr. Michael White

& The Liberty Quartet




December 15th:

Masakowski Family & Friends 

Annual Holiday Show


December 16th:

Jason Marsalis Quartet

wsg Charlie Gabriel

Tribute to Ellis Marsalis


December 17th:

Phillip Manuel

Annual Christmas Concert


December 18th:

Oscar Rossignoli

solo show




December 22nd:

The Bridge Trio

Home for the Holidays


December 23rd:

Victor Goines Quartet

A Legend Comes Home


December 24th:

Christmas Eve

CLOSED 


December 25th:

Christmas Day

CLOSED 




December 29th:

 Tribute to Dr. Lonnie Smith

with Davell Crawford, Joe Krown, Kyle Roussel,

Detroit Brooks, Joe Dyson, +sg


December 30th:

Davell Crawford & Company

One Night Only! 


December 31st:

New Year's Eve

with

Mahmoud Chouki

New World Ensemble


January 1st:

New Year's Day

with

Herlin Riley

Quartet



LOCATION:

SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO

626 Frenchmen St. 

New Orleans, LA 70116

504-949-0696

www.snugjazz.com for Tickets


General Inquiries: info@snugjazz.com

Show Inquiries: shows@snugjazz.com

 

ADMISSION:

GENERAL SEATING

$20.00 - $40.00

SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO

626 Frenchmen St. 

New Orleans, LA 70116

504-949-0696 to purchase tickets

 

ADMISSION:

GENERAL $25.00 - $40.00



Kermit's Treme Mother In Law Lounge

 

 · New Orleans 


Catches a Bullets Sports Bar at 6 o’clock every Thursday

Fridays at the blue Nile at 11


Sundays at the Mother in Law Lounge at 6

And Tuesdays at the Mother in Law Lounge at 6


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The Historic New Orleans Collection

Join us in celebrating the New Orleans debut of "Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition," an interactive experience that offers a glimpse into the past, present, and future of a landmark that has weathered wars, witnessed Napoleon's coronation, withstood a devastating fire in 2019, and is now undergoing a meticulous restoration to return the structure to its former glory.

Each visitor will be issued a HistoPad as their portal into the past that offers unique insight into the cathedral's historical timeline, plus fun activities for the entire family.

After stunning audiences in Paris, Dubai, and Washington DC, we are excited to be only the second US institution to host the exhibition, which will be on view through March 1 in THNOC's Tricentennial Wing at 520 Royal Street.

Admission is free, with timed-ticketing reservations required. Learn more and reserve tickets: hnoc.org/notre-dame


Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition

November 22, 2022–March 1, 2023

Tuesday–Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

520 Royal Street, Tricentennial Wing, 3rd Floor

Free timed admission

WELCOME!

Thank you for visiting A's Toy Soldier Christmas Trees!

We are a locally owned and operated, 3 generation, family business serving our New Orleans and Baton Rouge areas with freshly cut Frasier Fir Christmas Trees, Wreaths and Garland for the past 49 Years direct from our farm! 

We look forward to seeing you this year!

4 LOCATIONS FOR THE 2022 SEASON

New Orleans, LA


1546 Robert E Lee

 New Orleans, LA 70122



Metairie, LA


8601 Veterans Memorial Blvd 

Metairie, LA 70062


 

Covington, LA


70494 Hwy 21

Covington, LA 70433 



Baton Rouge, LA


  9440 Perkins Road

Baton Rouge, LA 70810



Saturday, November 19 through 

Friday, December 23rd (or until Sold Out) 


Hours

9am to 8pm Daily


NATIONAL BROWNIE DAY

Each year on December 8th, brownie lovers across the nation enjoy one of their favorite baked goods on National Brownie Day.


In the United States, the chocolate brownie is a favorite, with the blonde brownie running a close second. A blonde brownie is made with brown sugar and no chocolate and is often called a blondie.

The earliest recipes for brownies we are familiar with today are found published in regional cookbooks and newspapers around the turn of the last century. The 1904 Laconia, NH Home Cookery, the 1904 Chicago, IL Service Club Cook Book, and an April 2, 1905, edition of The Boston Globe are three early examples. In 1906, Fannie Merritt Farmer published a recipe in an edition of The Boston Cooking School Cook Book. 

Three myths have gained popularity over the years regarding the creation of the brownie:

  • In an accidental mixing of ingredients, a chef added melted chocolate to biscuit dough.
  • A forgetful cook left out the flour when mixing the batter.
  • When a housewife did not have baking powder, she improvised to create this new treat. The wife decided to serve her guest flattened cakes.



On Deck for December 8, 2022

National Days



On Deck for December 9, 2022

National Days


December 8th Celebrated History

1896

The U.S. Patent Office issued patent No. 572,849 to J.T. White for the improvement in a Lemon Squeezer. The invention made juicing and straining lemons easier.

1927

Robert S. Brookings joined with other government reformers to create the Brookings Institute. The private organization was the first of its kind devoted to independently researching policy on a broad variety of topics and concerns.

1941

President Franklin D. Roosevelt addresses the U.S. Congress one day after the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor and gives his “Day of Infamy” speech.

1978

The Deer Hunter premieres in Los Angeles, CA. Starring Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, and Meryl Streep, the Vietnam War film directed by Michael Cimino won five Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor in a Supporting Role.

1980

Mark David Chapman murders John Lennon in New York City.

2010

SpaceX becomes the first private company to successfully launch, orbit, and recover a spacecraft upon the return of the unmanned space capsule Dragon.


conflicting

[ KUHN-FLIK-TING ]

Part of SpeechadjectiveOrigin + Etymology

Late Middle English; from the Latin conflict "struck together, fought," from the verb confligere, from the con- "together" and fligere "to strike"

Synonymsadjective

contradictory

adverse

antagonistic

Antonyms

adjectiveconsonant

harmonious

agreeable

Definition

adjective

being in conflict or disagreement; not compatible

Examples

adjective

A) Terry was given conflicting instructions about completing his community project and needed clarification. B) Frank harbored conflicting feelings about whether he should stay in his comfortable job or try something new.


Derby Gisclair

1901: President McKinley in New Orleans

New Orleans has been visited by presidents on many occasions. However, the first sitting president to come to the city was William McKinley in May 1901. He is pictured here during a speech at the Cabildo, captured by John Teunnison. However, McKinley did so much more during his visit. Also in the crowd were Louisiana Governor William Wright and New Orleans Mayor Paul Capdevielle.

McKinley and his wife Ida spent three days in New Orleans, staying at the St. Charles Hotel. They visited Southern University (which was located in the 5100 block of Magazine Street at the time). They spent 2-hours aboard the riverboat St. Louis cruising the Mississippi River. They hosted a large banquet at their hotel for city and state officials that was also attended by members of the president's cabinet.

Everywhere he and his entourage went he was greeted with large crowds and cheers, accompanied by impromptu parades of citizens. Sadly, McKinley would be assassinated just four months later on September 14, 1901.



Jerrytt Mon updated the group cover photo in Pontchartrain Beach Memories - 1928-1983.

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A well-designed color brochure AD showing the Zephyr, Haunted House, Merlin, Log ride, Magic Rainbow, Bumper car, Pet Zoo -(1978). Possible distributions from the park, tourist centers, hotel/motel lobbies and more.



Ain't There No More New Orleans

Derby Gisclair 

1949: The Balter Building

A 1930s era Rolls Royce parked in front of The Balter Building at 404 St. Charles Avenue, taken circa 1949. Bluford H.J. Balter had a billboard touting a population goal for New Orleans of 1,000,000 by 1960 on the side of his building. The Balter Building was a 5-story office building that was one of several buildings demolished to make way for the Pan-American Insurance Company and InterContinental Hotel complex in 1980.



Matthew Dillon


Remembering the King of New Orleans Swing Louis Prima born December 7, 1910.

This Newspaper history here is from my late Cousin NOPD PANO Director Ron Cannatella.


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Weekly Brass Band events:



Mondays - New Groove Brass Band at Kermit's Mother-In-Law Lounge (1500 N. Claiborne) - 8pm

Mondays 


Big 6 Brass Band at Da Jump Off Lounge (4617 Downman Rd.) - 10pm



Tuesdays - Rebirth Brass Band at Zony Mash Beer Project (3940 Thalia St.) - 8pm


Tuesdays - TBC Brass Band at Maple Leaf Bar (8316 Oak St.) - 10pm


Wednesdays - Stooges Brass Band at Rabbit Hole (1228 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.) - 7pm


Wednesdays - New Breed Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 9pm


Thursdays - Where Y'At Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 9pm


Thursdays - Brass Band Thursdays at Treme Hideaway (1234 N. Claiborne) - 10pm


Thursdays - Stooges Brass Band at The Well Lounge (1600 Basin Street) - 9:30pm



Fridays - Sporty's Brass Band at Bullet's (2441 AP Tureaud Ave) - 9pm


Fridays - 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


Sundays - TBC Brass Band at Kermit's Mother-In-Law Lounge (1500 N. Claiborne Ave.) - 8pm


Sundays - Hot 8 Brass Band at the Howlin' Wolf - "The Den" (907 S. Peters St) - 9pm


Sundays - Brass Band Sundays at Treme Hideaway (1234 N. Claiborne) - 9pm


Sundays - Street Legends Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm

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New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park



Performances in

November 2022



Every Tuesday – Saturday at 10:00 am History Talk

           Learn about the rich cultural history that makes New Orleans such a special place.

           (At the National Park Service Visitor Center

– 419 Decatur St

 



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MARKETS THIS WEEK:



SUNDAY CITY PARK

WALK UP

Sunday, December 4, 2022

8:00 am - 12 pm

Tad Gormley Stadium

Marconi @ Navarre




VENDOR OF THE WEEK:

Star Nursery

Orange you glad it's citrus season?! Star Nursery is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated citrus nursery and orchard. Dawn Camardelle, the owner and fourth-generation cultivator behind Star Nursery comes from a line of truck farmers turned citrus farmers. Her parents had the idea to expand in the late 60s and early 70s, using their savings to buy trees no bigger than a pencil. It was a slow start, but the family began budding and grafting trees, eventually growing into the bountiful orchard we enjoy today. Learn more about their planting practices by clicking here. Blueberries and veggies like garlic, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, and Dawn’s favorite - creole tomatoes - are also grown on the Belle Chasse farm, though their primary products are the citrus fruits and satsumas we enjoy October through January. Find Star Nursery’s satsumas and garlic at all of our markets throughout the week!


Swirl
Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce de Leon Street
New Orleans, LA 70119

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Hotel Monteleone

214 Royal Street

New Orleans, LA 70130

504-523-3341

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Fairgrounds
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TODAY AT 12 PM

Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots



1751 Gentilly Blvd New Orleans, LA 70119


8 races


Dec 8, 2022


RACE 1 1:15PM


TODAY AT 6 PM – 10 PM

Night markets

1209 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116-2607, United States



Fri, Dec 9

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

BFC #55 MMA CAGE FIGHTS

TOMORROW - Friday, 12/9/22

Doors Open:  6:00 PM

Action Begins: 7:30 PM

DO YOU HAVE YOUR TICKETS YET?! GET THEM HERE!


4545 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA 70065

THIS IS AN INDOOR, ALL AGES EVENT!

🎟️General Admission only $40

Reserved seats start at only $60

🎟️50% OFF ALL KIDS TICKETS

AGES 12 AND UNDER!

JUST CALL JOE AT 504-810-2101 TO RESERVE 1/2 OFF KIDS TICKETS

🎟️Tickets are moving FAST!


call 504-810-2101 for

FREE ticket delivery in the New Orleans area.


ALSO, the BFC #55 Weigh Ins & Face-offs will be held at Swamp Room in Metairie on Thursday, 12/8/22.

Please join us for this FREE EVENT!

(Swamp Room, 5400 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70003)


Swamp Room will also be hosting the official BFC #55 after party immediately following the fights Friday night! Come party with BFC, the fighters & other fight fans!


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Holiday of Lights

 Tammany Trace Trailhead


6:00am - 8:30pm

Sing along with carolers, visit with Santa, ride the kiddie rides, and enjoy fare from local food truck vendors.


An annual tradition on Koop Drive, and St. Tammany Parish Government is proud to bring it back to its full glory this year! Fun for children and families, Holiday of Lights is free and open to the public 



December 9th

6:00 P.M. - Chahta-Ima Elementary School

6:30 P.M. - Singsations

7:30 P.M. - Fontainebleau Jr. High School Jazz Band

December 10th

6:00 P.M. - Folsom Junior High School

6:30 P.M. - Mary Beth Stone & Helen Stone

7:00 P.M. - Northshore Taekwondo

7:30 P.M. - Northshore Knockouts

WE’RE BACK AT THE BLUE NILE EVERY FRIDAY!!!!


TODAY AT 11 PM

Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers

$20  

· 532 Frenchmen Street,New Orleans,70116,US


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Holiday Inn

6400 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA 70003-4358, United States


DECEMBER 9 - 11, 2022

FRI + SAT @ 7:30 PM

SUN @ 2:00 PM

JEFFERSON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER


Event by Jefferson Performing Arts Society

6400 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA 70003-4358, United States

Tickets

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Public 

 · Anyone on or off Facebook

Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin

Book by Gordon Greenberg and Chad Hodge

Based on the Film from Universal Pictures

Holiday Inn, The New Irving Berlin Musical is a 2016 Broadway musical based on the 1942 film of the same name. The libretto is by Gordon Greenberg and Chad Hodge, with music and lyrics by Irving Berlin. Based on the classic film, this joyous musical features thrilling dance numbers, laugh-out-loud comedy, and a parade of hit Irving Berlin songs, including “Blue Skies,” “Easter Parade,” “Steppin’ Out With My Baby,” “Heat Wave,” and “White Christmas.” Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn tells the story of Jim, who leaves the bright lights of show business behind to settle down on his farmhouse in Connecticut. He quickly discovers life isn’t the same without a bit of song and dance. So Jim and Linda, a spirited schoolteacher with talent to spare, turn the farmhouse into a fabulous inn that celebrates each holiday, from Thanksgiving to the Fourth of July. 


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Disney's Frozen Jr

Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts



325 Minor St Kenner, LA 70062


Dec 2022



Fri, Dec 9

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM


Sat, Dec 10

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Sat, Dec 10

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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Sun, Dec 11

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Sun, Dec 11

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Fri, Dec 16

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Sat, Dec 17

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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Sun, Dec 18

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Mon, Dec 19

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts

Tickets

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Public 

 

Based on the 2018 Broadway musical, this 1-hour junior version of the family Disney favorite brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life onstage, featuring all of the memorable songs from the animated Disney film. A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, expanding upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with mystical adventure, and plenty of humor, this wintertime spectacle is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!. Plan your family holiday outing now! Audience members can also purchase a meet & greet with photo op on the stage after the show with their favorite characters! Rated G

Directed by Kelly Fouchi

The City of Slidell celebrates the holiday season with Christmas Under the Stars, an annual celebration of twinkling lights, festive decorations, the Parade of Trees, the life-size Christmas Cottages, Slidell’s Nativity, Christmas songs, and much more. The celebration begins on Friday, Dec. 9th, and Saturday, Dec. 10th at Griffith Park in Olde Towne Slidell. The Parade of Trees will be located at nearby Carey Street Park. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. Admission is free

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Running of the Santas returns to the Warehouse District for an unbelievable day of events!

VIP includes Open Bar at Generations Hall/ The Metropolitan!

A HUGE outdoor party with drink specials and GREAT Music!

Doors open at 3PM at Mannings at 5:45PM , the Santas will “RUN”(stumble) a few short blocks down Fulton from the “South Pole” (Mannings) to the “North Pole" (Generations Hall) for live music from New Orlean's very own Flow Tribe + an amazing DJ set from legendary New Orleans producer and DJ, Mannie Fresh

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A portion of the proceeds benefits “That Others May Live” Foundation.

LIVE MUSIC BY FLOW TRIBE at GENERATIONS HALL (aka “North Pole”) starting at 6pm!!!

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET

• Includes admission to Mannings & Generations Hall

• Live entertainment by FLOWTRIBE, MANNIE FRESH and DJ WIXX

• Cutest Santa and Best Costume Contests

• Charitable donation to “That Others May Live” Foundation

VIP TICKET (21+)

$75.00 PRESALE DISCOUNT (Only 200 of these Tickets Available)



Come watch the annual Christmas Boat Parade right on our dock Saturday December 10. Boats will be decorated with Christmas decor and holiday lights for you and your family to enjoy. The parade starts promptly at 5:30pm.


The Blue Crab Restaurant

& Oyster Bar

Seafood

Seafood Restaurant on the New Orleans Lakefront

7900 Lakeshore Dr New Orleans, LA 70124


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Myths & Magic Weekend


9:45 AM to 5:00 PM


DEC: 10 & 11 of 2022

(Rain or Shine)


November 20

46468 River Rd, Hammond, LA 70401


1

SATURDAY AT

9 until Midnight

The Anaïs at

The Bombay Club

Every Saturday

Daniel Meinecke joins me on piano

Join us for an evening of Jazz and Cocktails at The Bombay Club.
830 Conti St
New Orleans, LA 70112

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City of Covington

Office of Cultural Arts & Events

We are so excited about the Lollipop's Christmas Parade! What a great way to start Christmas in Covington. The parade starts at 4:00 and will pass the Covington Trailhead, where we will have crafts for the children, Santa, cookie decorating, Covey the reindeer, lighting of the Chrismas Tree, and candlelight Christmas caroling with Crispin Schroeder!


10

TODAY AT 11 AM – 5 PM

Backyard Art Market


3101 Tchoupitoulas St,

New Orleans, LA 70115-1125, United States

3101 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70115-1125, United States
Duration: 6 hr
Public 

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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!

Gretna Farmers Mkt

Gretna Farmer’s Market

Event Date:

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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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TODAY AT 6 PM – 7:30 PM

Free Holiday Movie Series

Faubourg Beer

Don't miss our free Holiday Movie Series! Catch your favorites on the big screen outside at our brew park. Enjoy food by Fete au Fete, delicious craft beer, a holiday photo op and FREE popcorn!


Dec 10th at 6pm – The Polar Express

Dec 17th at 6pm– Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Polar Express Day - Sat, Dec 10 2pm-7:30pm

Join us for Polar Express Day on December 10th from 2-7:30pm!

- FREE Screening of The Polar Express at 6pm

- FREE holiday train to ride kids around our spacious outdoor brew park from 2-5:30pm

- FREE Kids Ornament Painting 2-5:30pm

- FREE Popcorn

- Face Painter 2-5:30pm

- Food from Fete au Fete

- Holiday Photo Op

While the movies are FREE, we are offering VIP Picnic Table & Chair Reservations.

Reserve a VIP table! Reservation gets you one picnic table with seating for up to six guest, close up viewing of the screen, and one beer bucket filled with six 16oz Faubourg Lagers! Reserve > https://bit.ly/3EsfZQS

Reserve two Adirondack chairs! Reservation gets you two Adirondack chairs, close up viewing of the screen, and two 16oz Faubourg Lagers! Reserve > https://bit.ly/3OgcAsN

Our outdoor brew park features three bocce ball courts, disc golf, corn hole, giant Jenga and many more yard games. Plenty of activities to keep the children engaged while the adults unwind. You can even bring in your own chairs, blankets and umbrellas, just no outside food or drink.

Please note: These are not ticketed events. Movies are FREE and beer and food will be available for purchase. Please no outside food or drinks.

Don’t want to to drive? Take a Rideshare to OR from the brewery, show a bartender your receipt and get $10 off your tab!

Open to all ages and dog-friendly.

Location: Faubourg Brewing Co.

3501 Jourdan Rd.

New Orleans, LA 70126




12-10-22

City Recycling Opportunities
City of New Orleans’ Department of Sanitation announced that the City’s Recycling Drop-Off Center, located at 2829 Elysian Fields Ave., will be open weekly on Saturdays from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. This temporary shift from bi-weekly drop off is in response to a higher demand for recycling while curbside collection is suspended.

Residents participating in the drop-off events should plan for longer than normal wait-times; the New Orleans Police Department will provide traffic control support to help the events run smoothly.

  • Orleans Parish residents can drop off the following recyclables:Paper: newspapers, junk mail, phone books, catalogs, office paper
  • Corrugated Cardboard
  • Boxboard: cereal boxes and soft drink boxes
  • Plastics #1 (soda/water bottles) and #2 (milk/juice/shampoo/detergent containers)
  • Small metals: aluminum and steel
  • Mardi Gras beads
  • Batteries: AA, AAA, AAAA, C, D, 6-volt, 9-volt, Lithium
  • Light bulbs: incandescent and fluorescent
  • Electronics: iPads, tablets, computers, laptops, phones, keyboards, speakers, cables, x-boxes, PlayStations, Wii, MP3/DVD/CD Players, UPS, Circuit boards, portable navigation/GPS devices, inkjet/toner cartridges, digital cameras/video recorders (DVRs), fax machines, small printers, monitors, processors, networking equipment, stereos, security systems 
  • Televisions: limit 4
  • Tires: limit 5 
  • Glass: limit 50 lbs. (please remove corks and caps)
*Please note: no composting materials accepted at this time.
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CCC Christmas in Lafreniere Park Run/Walk

New Orleans-area runners and walkers dressed in holiday costumes and attire will take part in the third-annual Christmas in Lafreniere Park Run/Walk on Saturday, December 10 at 3 p.m. Race officials invite families and costumed runners and walkers of all ages to participate in this year’s inaugural two-mile event. The event will feature Pictures with Santa from 2:30 – 4:30 pm and food including Blue Runner gumbo, cookies, fruit, and Chee Weez.


Ponchatoula Country Market


Ponchatoula Country Market will have extended hours for the tree lighting and parade! Come get some of your shopping done!!


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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2022 AT 4 PM

A Nightmare Before Delusion Pub Crawl & Block Party!

St. Roch Tavern

  • 1200 St Roch Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
  • (504) 945-0194




Krewedelusion presents:

The Nightmare Before Delusion

Join us in your favorite "Nightmare Before Christmas" costume or any fun holiday look for an epic themed pub crawl and block party on December 10th! We'll meet up at St. Roch Tavern where VIP guests can pick up their goodies! We'll then mosey on down to St. Claude to enjoy special holiday drinks, two food trucks and the chance to purchase raffle tickets for great holiday gifts and a fabulous Nola staycation!

Tickets:

Early Birds tickets until

December 6th - $10

Early Bird VIP tickets until

December 6th - $25

Regular tickets - $15

VIP tickets - $35

Vip tickets include:

* Button for special drink discount at the participating bars

* Collectable 'Jack' silicone bracelet

* Hot Peppermint Cocoa

* Turkey Poboy from Parkway Bakery

* Wearable miniature lighted lantern

Regular ticket includes a collectable button to wear and show the bartenders for their holiday drink special!

SCHEDULE:

4:00pm – St. Roch Tavern – Holiday Drink Special – Hot Apple Cider with Cinnamon Liquor

5:30pm – Procession led by the Browncoat Brass Band to St. Claude Avenue

5:30pm – 7:00pm – Allways Lounge – Holiday Drink Special – “Meowmoscow Mule”

5:30pm – 7:30pm – Hi-Ho – Lounge – Holiday Drink Special – “Jabba Juice”

7:00pm – 10pm – Kajun’s Pub – Holiday Drink Special – “Coffee Rum Splash”

8:00pm – 9:00pm – Siberia – Holiday Drink Special - TBD

FOOD TRUCKS - Located on the neutral ground between Kajun's Pub & Hi-Ho Lounge

Bluish BBQ - Specially priced menu item for ticket holders - TBD

Paddy Daddy Stuffed Burgers - Specially priced menu item for ticket holders - TBD



Roosevelt
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TEDDY BEAR TEA

Enjoy the experience that has been generations in the making. Our elves are busily preparing for this popular event that delights and excites children of all ages!

Santa and Mrs. Claus will welcome you and your children to enjoy a presentation of delicious holiday food, specialty teas, and tasty pastries, as well as sparkling wine and mimosas for parents. Individual seats are available for pre-paid, non-refundable purchase.

December

11,17, 18,21, 22. 23, 24, 27


9am, 11am, 2pm


The Roosevelt New Orleans

130 Roosevelt Way

New Orleans, LA 70112

Dec 11

Free Admission to Contemporary Arts Center

 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

FREE

Contemporary Arts Center

900 Camp Street New Orleans LA 70130

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

LSU Women's Basketball



Dec. 11 vs. New Orleans – Postgame Autographs

Dec. 14 vs. Lamar – First Responders Appreciation

Jan. 1 vs. Vanderbilt – New Year’s Brunch

Jan. 5 vs. Texas A&M – Educator Appreciation

Jan. 15 vs. Auburn – Family Day & Alumni Day

Jan. 19 vs. Arkansas – We Back Pat and Greek Night

Jan. 30 vs. Tennessee – White Out Game

Feb. 2 vs. Georgia – Turner Syndrome Awareness

Feb. 16 vs. Ole Miss – Play4Kay and Pink Out

Feb. 23 vs. Mississippi State – Senior Night and Gold Game



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Handel’s Messiah

Sunday, Dec. 11, 2 p.m.

St. Mary’s Assumption Church, 923 Josephine St.

The Symphony Chorus of New Orleans presents the Baroque classic oratorio Messiah by George Frideric Handel. The orchestra is conducted by Steven Edwards. 

Tickets are $20 to $77.50 and are available at www.symphonychorus.org


Join us here at Palmettos on Sundays from
10 am to 3 pm for an authentic
Louisiana Jazz Brunch.


JAZZ BRUNCH HOURS

SUNDAY

12-14--22

10 am – 3 pm

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Prefer to make your reservation via phone?
Give us a call at (985) 643-0050.

Sun, Dec 11

10:30 AM - 2:00 PM


Sun, Dec 18

10:30 AM - 2:00 PM


Sun, Dec 25

10:30 AM - 2:00 PM

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TODAY AT 10:30 AM – 2 PM

Jazz Brunch at Antoine's

Antoine's Restaurant

Jazz Brunch at Antoine's!
Enjoy live music table side music along with some classic New Orleans cuisine!
Featuring the Jerry Embree Trio!
Reservations highly recommended!
Visit us at www.antoines.com/reservations or give us a call at (504)581-4422 Ext. 2.

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2022 AT 6 PM

A Very Merry Pops Concert with Anaïs St. John and Harry Mayronne

Historic BK House & Gardens


  • 1113 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
  • (504) 523-7257




Historic BK House & Gardens

Tickets · $30 - $40


Public 


Celebrate the holidays with A Very Merry Pops Concert featuring Anaïs St. John and Harry Mayronne!

They'll rock the holidays with Christmas favorites such as 'Santa Baby,' 'Joy to the World,' and 'Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree'!

Doors are at 5:30pm with the performance starting at 6pm.

This is a Bring Your Own Beverage event! We suggest bringing extra cups and bottle openers with you.

About Anaïs and Harry:

Together Anaïs and Harry have been featured at the New Orleans Jazz Fest, French Quarter Fest, and the New Orleans Jazz Museum, as well as venues in New Orleans and NYC. Elegant and seductive, Anaïs, originally trained in opera, has appeared at Jazz Ascona in Switzerland and the Umbria Jazz Fest in Italy. Harry has appeared in clubs in NYC, Berlin, and at the Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, WV.



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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2022 AT 5:30 PM

"I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" community concert

St. Matthew's United Methodist Church



Join us for a community Christmas concert featuring the Jefferson Parish Community Band, the Next Generation Jazz Band, plus our chancel choir and bell choir! Completely free and open to all!


December 11th and 18th

7 o’clock

Monkey Hill Bar 6100 Magazine

Admission: $20

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

Ahh! They’re back releasing another year of Christmas revelry and angst. Alden Hagardorn, Heidi Melancon, Alfred Richard, Hector Ventura and Philip Melancon will be singing their heartfelt hijinks to an unsuspecting public.

What’s in the show? Anything from Tupelo’s “Here Comes Santa Clause” to New Orleans’ “Please Come Home for Christmas”, or Buenos Aires’ “Ven A Mi Casa”, from Uptown’s “Isle of Misfit Latoyas” to Downtown’s “Santa Got Held Up at Gunpoint”, plus two dozen various chestnuts and oyster shells guaranteed to warm your cockles.


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Amy Johnson

Absolutely thrilled to be introducing the NEW NOLA Jitterbugs to the world! Music-centered swing dance education that caters to our city's unique cultural, historical, and musical environments. Join us for the next 6 weeks starting on Monday Nov 7th at The Contemporary Arts Center. Classes led by myself Kerry Genese, Andy Reid, Mia Goldsmith Halloran, & Giselle Anguizola, assisted by Ian Michael Monroe, Breonna Jordan, and Sarah St Ores. PLUS live music in the last class to learn from the people who make the music we dance to. Teamwork makes the dream work! ♡♡

Sign up for classes here: https://nolajitterbugsfall2022.dancecamps.org/booking.php



When: Weekly Series, Monday Nights, Nov 281 thru Dec 12th

Where: The Contemporary Arts Center - 2nd Floor (900 Camp Street)


JPL Offers Not One, But Two, ESL Classes This Fall

 

METAIRIE, LA – The New Neighbor Project will offer a series of in-person English as a Second Language classes at two different libraries on the West Bank this fall.

 

One ESL class series occurs at 6:30 p.m. on Monday nights at the Gretna Library, 102 Willow Drive, Gretna, .

 

The second ESL series occurs at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday nights at the Terrytown Library, 680 Heritage Avenue, Terrytown,


These presentations are free of charge and open to the public. There is no registration.


English as a second or foreign language is a language education program for people learning English.


The New Neighbor Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides support to immigrants through donation based ESL classes and citizenship classes, as well as citizenship application assistance and scholarship opportunities to help provide a pathway to citizenship.

 

For more information regarding this presentation, contact Chris Smith, manager of Adult Programming for the library, at (504) 889-8143

Every Monday at Kermit’s 9th Ward juke joint with two for one drink starting at six
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Grande Krewe Friends!


Tuesday and Wednesday, December 13th and 14th at 6:30 PM


It's the holiday season and what better way to celebrate than a warming sip of cognac or a festive glass of bubbles! We're excited to feature Rémy Martin Cognac along with some carefully selected grower champagne producers to put you in the holiday spirit! We'll be discussing what makes Cognac such a unique and sought-after libation and why grower Champagne producers are in such high demand! This is a great way to learn a little more about these products and why they'll make the perfect gift for the wine and spirits lover in your life!


These special evenings are limited to 12 participants so sign up now! Only $45 per person!

Click here to reserve a space!


Shop in store at 2305 Decatur St.

Monday - Saturday 12pm - 8pm and Sunday 12pm - 5pm.


East Bank Regional Library Hosts

 

Eight Bands as Part of Holiday Programming

 

METAIRIE, LA – The East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, will host eight musical concerts as part of its holiday programming.  Each concert is free of charge and is open to the public.

 

7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022

The Piatigorsky Concert

Internationally renowned performers Evan Drachman, cellist, and Richard Dowling, pianist.

 

7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2019

American Legion Post 377 Band

The band performs standards as well as holiday music.

 

7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 15, 2019

New Aurora Saxophone Ensemble

This small group, consisting only of saxophones, performs a variety of tunes.

 

7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 19, 2022

Mike Scorsone Presents

Musician and teacher Michael Scorsone presents a night of music from young performers.

 

1 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022

Memory Lane

Jean, Richard and Sam perform holiday music and popular tunes.

 

7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022

The Jefferson Parish Community Band

The Jefferson Parish Community Band, roughly 50 musicians, returns with a full program of music for every age.

 

For more information regarding this presentation, contact Chris Smith, Manager of Adult Programming for the library, at 504-889-8143

Every Tuesday

13

5 PM – 1 AM

Taco Tuesday/Service Industry Night

Carnaval Lounge

2227 St. Claude Ave.

New Orleans, LA 70117

Duration: 8 hr
Public 

It's Taco Tuesday and Service Industry Night every Tuesday at Carnaval! The stage is dark, but the bar and kitchen are open and offering great deals on food and drinks -- 4 Birria tacos for the price or 3 and $1 Natty Light/$5 House Margaritas with a food purchase. 5pm - late

13

7 PM

Latin Night at Rock n Bowl

Mid-City Lanes Rock n Bowl


3000 S. CARROLTON AVE

New Orleans, LA 70118


Tickets

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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

Redemptorist Class of 1970 50th Reunion



Tuesday December 13th 12:00pm at the Swamp Room. I hope many of you will be able to join at the luncheon.

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The Ho Ho Ho Show with Kate Fagan

Toast the season of Nice & Naughty with us.

Get Tickets Now: BroadsideNola.com

New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins Diboll Circle, City Park,
New Orleans, LA 70179

12-14-22

*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

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2 PM – 7 PM

Lafreniere Park Farmers Arts Market

3000 Downs Blvd,

Metairie, LA 70003-3957,

United States


2022 New Orleans Chamber Annual Meeting with Governor John Bel Edwards

 2022 New Orleans Chamber Annual Meeting with Governor John Bel Edwards

Date: December 14, 2022

Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST

Sorry, public registration for this event has been closed.


 

New Orleans Chamber

 Annual Meeting & Business Luncheon

REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED

Keynote Speaker:


Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards


Upon taking the oath of office, Gov. Edwards inherited the largest budget deficit in Louisiana’s history, following years of budget mismanagement, which included cuts to higher education and vital state resources and services. In 2016, the state faced a $1 billion shortfall to close out the last quarter of the fiscal year. And in 2017, the state faced a $2 billion deficit in the governor’s first full fiscal year.


Gov. Edwards and a bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers worked hard to stabilize the state’s budget through a balanced approach. Today, higher education funding has been restored, the state’s gross domestic product is the highest it’s ever been and Louisiana’s budget is balanced and stable.


One of the governor’s top priorities coming into office was comprehensive criminal justice reform. For decades, mass incarceration plagued Louisiana, and the state led the nation in incarceration rates. Gov. Edwards signed sweeping bipartisan criminal justice reform legislation in 2017 that targets recidivism and invests in treatment programs. In 2018, the state saw a 20 percent decrease in the number of people imprisoned for non-violent crimes. Under his leadership, Louisiana shed the title of the most incarcerated state in the country.


Gov. Edwards continues to do what the people sent him to Baton Rouge to do: Put Louisiana First. Hundreds of thousands are insured, Louisiana’s budget is stable, and Louisiana is open for business.


Location:

Hilton New Orleans Riverside

Grand Ballroom - A & B (1st Floor)

Two Poydras Street


Parking Options:

Uber/Lyft/Taxi/Streetcar highly recommended.

Limited availability - $15 self-park in Hilton Garage

Date/Time Information:

Wednesday, December 14th 

11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Registration & Networking

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Program with Luncheon

Contact Information:

Paige Davis, Director of Events & Membership Development

Send an Email

Fees/Admission:

General Ticket Pricing:

Members $65

Non-members $75

*Pre-registration is REQUIRED**


1

1 PM – 5 PM

German Coast

Farmers Market-

Westbank Bridge Park

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

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2022 AT 11:30 AM – 2 PM

Round Table Luncheon Saluting the Holiday 2022

Briquette


701 South Peters New Orleans, LA



AS in the past the annual, festive Round Table Luncheon Saluting the Holidays is going to be a spectacular RTL in which the entertainment will include among others Suzaune Yee McKamey

doing the 12th Day of Christmas. Some of the days are already taken so please contact Don Rees at 504-307-9491. if you have not made your reservation do so now before it is sold out: $75all inclusive. RSVP to Margarita Bergen via Venmo, Zelle (Chase Bank), or by sending a check for $75 to Margarita Bergen, 811 Marigny Street, Unit C, New Orleans, LA 70117



TODAY AT 6:30 PM – 8 PM

Mid Week Christmas Carols

2001 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA 70001-5937, United States


Wed, Dec 14

Come join us to sing Christmas Carols and have fun activities after

LUNA Fête, Arts New Orleans' 9th annual free light, art, and technology festival, presented by the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and New Orleans and Company. The festival is December 15 - 18 from 6 - 10 pm at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center pedestrian park. This year’s festival theme is “Wild Creation" and we encourage you to come dressed in your best light-up fashion!

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The Historic New Orleans Collection 

 · 

On Thursday, December 15 at 6 pm we are excited to present “La Noche Buena: Spanish Christmas Music of the New World,” a free concert at St. Louis Cathedral featuring award-winning multi-instrumentalist Mahmoud Chouki " Mood " and the Krewe de Voix Chamber Choir directed by Paul Weber.

Admission is free and open to the public: no RSVP is required. Learn more: https://my.hnoc.org/11735

The program will explore the rich but largely unknown repertoire of the colonial-era Spanish Americas, including works by composers of Spanish, indigenous and African origins, including negrillos: Christmas songs written in African dialects with African musical forms and rhythms.

By emphasizing the tricontinental musical heritage of the Spanish New World, the program seeks to promote a greater appreciation of the artistic legacy of the Spanish Americas in conjunction with our exhibition "Spanish New Orleans and the Caribbean / La Nueva Orleans y el Caribe españoles," on view until January 22, 2023.


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NOLA on Tap Returns

Yeah You Right Events tabbed to bring back Louisiana’s Largest Beer Festival


New Orleans, LA. – NOLA on Tap, the beloved beer festival in support of the Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (LASPCA), will return to the festival calendar in 2023. 


Yeah You Right Events, a new partnership between Top Taco and Food Fight producer Shane Finkelstein and restaurateur and Cinco de Mayo Fest producer Oscar Chimal, will take charge of the popular homebrew and craft beer festival. While some changes will be in store for NOLA on Tap, the LASPCA will remain sole beneficiary of the event.


Top Taco and Food Fight have become can’t-miss food festivals in the city. Yeah You Right Events aims to make NOLA on Tap look more like those events while still retaining many of the features that made it one of the largest beer festivals in the country. 


Homebrewers will still battle it out for coveted awards and top-notch live musical acts will still grace the stages, but NOLA on Tap will now be a 21 and over ticketed event, and move from City Park on the fall calendar to Lafreniere Park on March 18th, 2023 from 2pm-7pm.


“We really wanted to take NOLA on Tap out of hurricane season,” said event producer Shane Finkelstein. “We love Lafreniere Park for the type of events that we do and its proximity to the city. It really is the perfect venue for medium-sized festivals.”


Other changes will include an all-inclusive ticket package for beer-lovers and a VIP Experience that will include a crawfish boil, open bar, signature beers, lounge seating, private restrooms, and additional food and entertainment. 


Early bird tickets will start at $10 for “Designated Drivers” and $35 for unlimited beer samples, while all-inclusive VIP tickets will start at $95 and end up at $125 at the gate.


“We are so excited to have Yeah You Right Events bring back NOLA on Tap,” says CEO of the LASPCA, Ana Zorrilla. “We couldn’t have asked for a better group to bring it back after a 3 year-long hiatus.” 


When NOLA on Tap was conceived back in 2009, Abita Brewing was the only brewery in Louisiana. Today, there are over 40 breweries in the state and dozens more around the Gulf Coast. The goal of Yeah You Right Events is to have every local and regional brewery represented at this year’s festival. 

“From Gnarly Barley and Urban South to NOLA Brewing Company and Bayou Teche, we now have some of the best breweries in the country right in our backyard,” said Oscar Chimal. 


A craft beer competition will be added to NOLA on Tap so festival-goers and celebrity judges can vote for their favorite Pilsners, Lagers, Porters, Sours, and Stouts.


Another feature added to the festival will be the Doggie Drag Show presented by Petcetera. Come out and watch our lovable pups strut their stuff on the runway and sign up to be a foster for those waiting to be adopted. 


The goal is to raise $100,000 for the LASPCA so they can continue to do the important work they do in our community.


Tickets will go on sale on December 15th. 


For more information, visit our website at www.nolaontap.com.


Arts Market

Marsalis Harmony Park: December 17th & 18th

12

TODAY AT 9 AM – 2 PM

Arts Market New Orleans in Marsalis Harmony Park

8211 S Claiborne Ave,

New Orleans, LA 70118-3017, United States


Arts Market New Orleans will take place every last Saturday of the month in Marsalis Harmony Park (formerly Palmer Park) in addition to taking place every second Saturday of the month in City Park's Goldring/Woldenberg Great Lawn


𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

Marsalis Harmony Park

8211 S Claiborne Ave

New Orleans, La 70118

𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗪𝗘'𝗥𝗘 𝗞𝗘𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘 & 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧:

All patrons must check-in to enter.

 Our vendors will display in tents all spaced out for safe, socially distanced shopping.

 Hand sanitizer will be provided throughout the event.

We look forward to providing a safe shopping outlet for our artists and patrons. As expected with these times, our market will be for shopping exclusively and will not host any food, children’s crafts or congregational areas at this time.

Caroling in Jackson Square Returns to the French Quarter  

Sunday, December 18, from 7-8 pm. 

A New Orleans Holiday Tradition since 1946, preceded by a Holiday Home Tour  


The free community sing-along gathers thousands of people for a festive hour of holiday merriment, with carols led by local dignitaries and clergy.  

Gates open at 6:30 pm with Patio Planters volunteers stationed there to distribute complimentary song books and candles to participants in the 

non-denominational community celebration. Mark Romig, senior vice-president and chief marketing officer for New Orleans and Company, will 

return as master of ceremonies, along with local favorites Harry Mayronne, Chris Wecklein and Amy Alvarez leading carols.  

 

Prior to the annual Caroling, Patio Planters offers a French Quarter Holiday Home Tour featuring five private residences with varying architectural styles and home 

furnishings, festively decorated for the season.  The self-guided walking tour takes place from 12 noon until 4 pm, allowing plenty of time to enjoy Reveillon dining 

or Holiday cocktails prior to Caroling. Tickets to the tour, which supports the annual Caroling in Jackson Square, are $30 each if preordered online at  

www.patioplanters.net and $35 the day of the event.  Children 12 and under are free.  A limited number of tickets will be available for purchase from 12pm-3:00pm 

the day of under the alcove of the Louisiana State Museum Cabildo


Harrison Marketplace

Harrison Avenue Marketplace

 Harrison Avenue


Wed, DEC

5:00pm


The Harrison Avenue Marketplace is a great venue for the Lakeview community to enjoy family, friends, food and live entertainment. The Harrison Avenue is always free and open to the public. The Harrison Avenue Marketplace comes to life the second Wednesday of the months of March, April, May, September, November and December from 5-8:30pm.

Harrison Avenue

700-900 Harrison Avenue, New Orleans LA 70124

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Thursday, Dec. 15, 7 p.m.

Christ Church Cathedral, 2919 St. Charles Ave.

This annual winter concert presented by Lyrica Baroque features Sarah Jane McMahon, Christopher Pell and Elena Lacheva performing Schubert’s Shepherd on the Rock. Also on the program: Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet, Debussy Sonata featuring violinist Maureen Nelson, and a special arrangement of Bach Cantata 56 for oboe and bassoon.

This event is free and open to the public. Suggested donation: $25




The Winter Solstice is on the calendar for December 21, 2022 16:48 EST or 21:48 UTC. The December full moon will occur before the Winter season begins.


Full Moon





$350,000 flower-covered riverboat float to represent Louisiana in 2023 Rose Parade

A Louisiana riverboat float costing $350,000 will roll in the 2023 Rose Parade in California


LSU will play Purdue for the first time ever on January 2 in the Citrus Bowl


LSU will cap off coach Brian Kelly’s first season in the Citrus Bowl against the Purdue Boilermakers on Jan. 2.

The game is set for Noon CT in Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida and will mark the third time the Tigers have played in the bowl game since 2016.

After dropping back-to-back games to both Georgia and Texas A&M to end the season, it was inevitable the Tigers’ lofty bowl expectations would diminish, pushing them to a Citrus Bowl berth.

Fri

6


January 6

@ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm 

First Fridays with the

 Marine Force Reserve Band

French Market New Orleans, LA

Enjoy the Marine Forces Reserve Band every first Friday in 2022! Performances will take place at 2:00pm at the Farmers Market. Free and open to the public.

FREE

2023 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule


Friday, Jan. 6

Krewe of Joan of ArcFrench Quarter7 p.m.Phunny Phorty PhellowsUptown (St. Charles Streetcar Line)7 p.m.Funky Uptown KreweUptown (St. Charles Streetcar Line)follows Phunny Phorty PhellowsSociété Des Champs ElyséeRampart Streetcar route (Walking parade only)8 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 7

Mande Kings Day ParadeMandeville2 p.m.St. John Fools of MisruleCovington6 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 28

Krewe of ChewbacchusMarigny7 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 29

Krewe of NefertitiNew Orleans East1 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 3

TitansSlidell6:30 p.m.Krewe BohemeMarigny - French Quarter7 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 4

Krewe of BilgeSlidellNoonKrewe of PoseidonSlidell6 p.m.Krewe du VieuxFrench Quarter6:30 p.m.krewedelusionFrench Quarterfollows Krewe du Vieux

Sunday, Feb. 5

Little RascalsMetairieNoonKrewe of AntheiaSlidellTBAKrewe of Pearl River Lions ClubPearl River1 p.m.‘tit RəxMarigny4:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 10

CorkFrench Quarter3 p.m.OshunUptown6 p.m.CleopatraUptown6 p.m.AllaUptown7 p.m.ExcaliburMetairie6:30 p.m.SymphonyMetairiefollows ExcaliburHerculesHouma6 p.m.OmegaHammond6:30 p.m.EveMandeville7 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 11

Paws of Olde TowneSlidell10 a.m.Push MowAbita SpringsNoonTee CaillouChauvinNoonTchefuncteMadisonville1 p.m.NemesisChalmette1 p.m.Legion of MarsUptown11:30 a.m.PontchartrainUptown1 p.m.ChoctawUptownfollows PontchartraininFreretUptownfollows ChoctawSpartaUptown5:30 p.m.PygmalionUptownfollows SpartaMad HattersMetairie5 p.m.OlympiaCovington6 p.m.AquariusHouma6:30 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 12

Femme FataleUptown11 a.m.CarrolltonUptownNoonKing ArthurUptownfollows CarrolltonHyacinthiansHoumaNoonTitansHoumafollows HyacinthiansDionysiusSlidell1 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 14

Culinary Queens of New OrleansWestbank6 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 15

DruidsUptown6:15 p.m.NyxUptownfollows Druids

Thursday, Feb. 16

BabylonUptown5:30 p.m.ChaosUptownfollows BabylonMusesUptownfollows Chaos

Friday, Feb. 17

Bosom BuddiesFrench Quarter11:30 a.m.HermesUptown5:30 p.m.d’EtatUptownfollows HermesMorpheusUptownfollows d’EtatSeleneSlidell6:30 p.m.AphroditeHouma6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 18

BushBush9 a.m.NOMTOCWestbank10:45 a.m.IrisUptown11 a.m.TucksUptownfollows IrisKrewe of LulLulingNoonKrewe of TohwahpahsahReserveNoonEndymionMid-City4:15 p.m.BushBush9 a.m.IsisKenner6 p.m.Mardi GrasHouma6:30 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 19

Du MondeLaPlace11 a.m.DagéLaPlace11 a.m.OkeanosUptown11 a.m.Mid-CityUptownfollows OkeanosThothUptownfollows Mid-CityMontegutMontegut12:30 p.m.TerreaniansHouma1:30 p.m.Des AllemandsDes Allemands1 p.m.BacchusUptown5:15 p.m.AthenaMetairie5:30 p.m.AtlasMetairiefollows Athena

Lundi Gras - Monday, Feb. 20

ProteusUptown5: 15 p.m.OrpheusUptown6 p.m.CleopatraHouma6:30 p.m.CenturionsMetairie6:30 p.m.

Mardi Gras - Tuesday, Feb. 21

ZuluUptown8 a.m.RexUptown10 a.m.Elks OrleaniansUptownfollows RexCrescent CityUptownfollows ElksArgusMetairieNoonElks JeffersonMetairiefollows ArgusJeffersonMetairiefollows JeffersonCovington Lions ClubCovington10 a.m.CovingtonCovingtonfollows Covington Lions ClubFolsomFolsom2 p.m.ChahtaLacombe1 p.m.HoumasHouma1 p.m.KajunsHoumafollows HoumasBonne TerreMontegut11 a.m.Krewe of M.A.C.Gramercy2 p.m.

Lagniappe - Saturday, Feb. 25

Krewe du PoochMandevilleNoon

Lagniappe - Sunday, Feb. 26


Krewe of Mardi PawsCovington2 p.m.

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Sept. 9 GRAMBLING

Sept. 16 at Mississippi State

Sept. 23 ARKANSAS

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Oct. 28 Open Date

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