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NATIONAL BAKED ALASKA DAY

Ice cream and cake come together on February 1st in a celebration called National Baked Alaska Day.


An elaborate dessert that is also known as "Omelette Norvegienne," Baked Alaska is made with hard ice cream on a base of sponge cake and covered in a shell of toasted meringue.


In the United States in 1867, an earnest debate erupted over the potential purchase of Alaska from Russia. Secretary of State William Seward agreed to a purchase price of $7 million, and Alaska became a United States territory in 1868. Those of the opinion that the purchase was a giant mistake referred to the purchase as "Seward's Folly."

Enter Charles Ranhofer, the chef at Delmonico's Restaurant in New York City. He was notorious for naming new and renaming old dishes after famous people and events. Capitalizing on the heated controversy surrounding the purchase in the frozen north, Baked Alaska fit the bill. It was cold, nearly frozen, and quickly toasted in a hot oven before serving.

He served as the chef at Delmonico's from 1862 to 1896. During his tenure, he also created Lobster Newburg, another famous dish honored with a national food holiday.




Becky Fos Artistry

With all the great feedback from this art, we’ve decided to have 2 days with FOUR POSTER signing opportunities !! Mark your calendars… and I’ll see y’all at the below Winn-Dixie locations!


Thursday, February 1st

10-11a2985 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA 70461

4-5p11312 Hwy 49, Gulfport, MS 39503

Drew Brees-owned Smalls Sliders to open Metairie location in February

CityBusiness Staff Reports

Photo courtesy Smalls Sliders.

Drew Brees has a busy next two weeks. This week, Brees will reign as king of Washington Mardi Gras in D.C. Next week, his Smalls Sliders Metairie location will open on Thursday, Feb. 1, in the Clearview City Center at 4580 Veterans Blvd.

The grand opening will be celebrated with a ribbon cutting hosted by the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce at 10 a.m on Feb. 1. This is the first Smalls Sliders location for the former New Orleans Saints quarterback and Super Bowl MVP. Brees owns the Metairie location, along with former Purdue football teammates Jason Loezel and Ben Smith.

The three originally announced the partnership in May 2022.

“Drew has been an integral part of Smalls Sliders since its inception, and we are thrilled to celebrate his first Can opening,” said Maria Rivera, CEO of Smalls Sliders. “His passion and commitment to our vision and values have been a driving force of our growth and brand culture, and we are proud to partner with him in Metairie and beyond.”

The Smalls Sliders chain, which serves cheeseburger sliders and waffle fries through drive-thru and walk-up options, will open 40 restaurants in 2024 across the Southeast. Smalls Sliders opened its first signature ‘Smorange’ colored Can in 2019. Smalls Sliders has more than 160 Cans open or under development.

“We’ve seen the excitement surrounding the Smalls brand, and it has only heightened around our grand opening,” said Melissa Kernaghan, director of operations at Boilermaker Ventures and local operator of the Smalls Sliders in Metairie. “Smalls has become a staple within Louisiana communities, and people truly feel connected to the brand. We aim to continue building upon the Smalls fanbase within Metairie and look forward to becoming an integral part of people’s lives.”

Small Sliders joins the many business ventures that Brees has become involved in since he retired following the 2020 NFL season. In January 2024, Brees opened Surge Entertainment in Baton Rouge. He also owns Stretch Zone, multiple Jimmy John’s and Dunkin’ franchises and has invested in food delivery service Waitr, Walk-On’s and craft superfood chain everbowl™, among others. Brees also spent one season as an analyst for NBC Sunday Night Football following his NFL retirement.


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

10:00 am

1 

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

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J.J.AND THE A-OK'S1:15PM-5:00PM

BOARDWALKER & THE 3 FINGER SWINGERS5:30PM-8:30PM

THE QUEEN & FRIENDZ9:00PM-12:00AM MS. SIGRID AND THE ZIG ZAGS1:15 PM-5:00PM

FELIPE ANTONIO QUARTETO5:30PM-8:30PM

WOLFE JOHN'S BLUES9:00PM-12:00AM


FRIDAY FEB 2 OPEN FOR LUNCH AT 11AM



LES GETREX AND CREOLE COOKING



STEPHEN BRASHEAR QUARTET

11:00AM-1:45PM

FELIPE ANTONIO QUARTET

2:15PM-6PM

LES GETREX AND CREOLE COOKIN'

6:30PM-9:30PM


BETTIS AND THE 3RD DEGREE BRASS BAND

10:00PM-2:00AM


SATURDAY FEB 3 OPEN FOR LUNCH AT 11AM


THE JAYWALKERS

11:00AM-1:45PM


BOARDWALKER & THE 3 FINGER SWINGERS

2:15PM-6PM


JOHNNY MASTRO BLUES

6:30PM-9:30PM


PAGGY PRINE AND SOUTHERN SOUL

10:00PM-2:00AM




PAGGY PRINE AND SOUTHERN SOUL


SUNDAY FEB 4

OPEN AT 1 PM FOR LUNCH


YOUSE1:15PM-5:00PM

THE VILLIANS5:30PM-8:30PM

ED WILLS BLUES 4 $ALE9:00PM-12:00AM




MONDAY FEB 5 OPEN AT 1 PM FOR LUNCH


THE RUG CUTTERS 1:15PM-5:00PM JON RONIGER5:30PM-8:30PM

ED WILLS BLUES BLUES 4 $ALE9:00PM-12:00AM




TUESDAY FEB 6 OPEN AT 1 PM FOR LUNCH





THE VILLIANS 1:15PM-5:00PM GISELLE ANGUIZOLA QUARTET5:30PM-8:30PM

CAITIE B. & THE HAND ME DOWNS9:00PM-12:00AM




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Peaceful

Warlike




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The New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park presents Talkin' Jazz with Fred Kasten feat Larry Sieberth

  • Thursday, February 1, 2024
  • 2:00 PM  3:00 PM
  • New Orleans Jazz Museum
  • 400 Esplanade Ave.New OrleansUnited States 



The New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park presents Talkin' Jazz with Fred Kasten feat Larry Sieberth , February 1st 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.

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 musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in at 2pm on https://www.facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.

Fred Kasten

Fred Kasten is an independent contributing radio producer/host at WWNO. After working at WWNO for over 20 years as an on-air talent, producer, and program director, Fred retired from full-time work in May of 2007. Fred is a native of Mobile, Alabama, a graduate of the University of Alabama, and a long-time resident of New Orleans. In addition to his work at WWNO, Fred develops independent audio projects from a home studio, producing radio features, commercials, and podcasts. Fred also does marketing and media consulting for the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.

Larry Sieberth

Larry Sieberth is a multi-talented solo pianist, sideman, accompanist, composer, and producer who is most at home in the jazz idiom but who adeptly performs across the musical spectrum.

Sieberth has played in numerous combos over the years; his ensembles have ranged from small avant-garde groups to the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. He currently tours and performs with Gerald French and the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band and with jazz singers Germaine Bazzle and Lena Prima (daughter of Louis). He has performed with a wide variety of local and internationally-known musicians, including Johnny Adams, Charles Neville, Allen Toussaint, Irma Thomas, Tony Dagradi, Johnny Vidacovich, Herlin Riley, Victor Goines, Don Vappie, Gatemouth Brown, Badal Roy, Hamid Drake, the Corpus Christi and Baton Rouge Symphonies, and Jason Marsalis.

Sieberth has cut a handful of records under his own name but can also be heard accompanying the likes of Ron Cuccia, Ramsey McLean, Gatemouth Brown, Steve Masakowski, Dave Liebman, the rock band Better Than Ezra, Amadee Castanell, Don Vappie, Rick Trolsen, and Johnny Adams.

Sieberth is an accomplished composer, music director and arranger, with credits including “Bessie,” the Emmy-winning HBO film starring Queen Latifah, “The Warehouse Revisited,” and “Mudbound,” a Grammy-nominated film. He is a regular performer at clubs and at festivals locally and around the world. He has also served as music director and arranger for legends such as Allen Toussaint, Irma Thomas, and Robert Parker.

Sieberth served on the Louisiana Music Commission and has earned numerous accolades over his career, including being named Outstanding Contemporary Jazz Pianist by New Orleans Magazine. He recently completed a commission by the Marigny Opera House Dance Company, one of several dance compositions he has created.

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Harmony Street Society To Host Free Tax Workshops For Local Musicians


Harmony Street Society’s Fresh Start Series – Tax Compliance

Workshop 4 – How to Prepare Your 2023 Tax Return – January 31, 2024

  • A repeat of Workshop 3, with additional tips for handling missing documents.

These Harmony Street Society workshops provide an excellent opportunity for musicians in the New Orleans area to gain essential knowledge and guidance on tax-related matters. 

ALL WORKSHOPS HELD IN PERSON AT THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ MUSEUM. All workshops are free to attend, and those interested should register with jim@harmonystreetsociety.org. For those unable to attend in person, the workshops will also be available for viewing on Zoom, and the Zoom link can be obtained by contacting that same email.

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Crescent City Farmers Market

Join us for a free king cake tasting on Thursday, February 1 at the Mid-City Market and Sunday, February 4 at the City Park Market. Sample slices of some of the tastiest king cakes this city has to offer, made by local vendors. Available while supplies last, so don't miss out on this sweet opportunity! CCFM markets are open to the public and fun for the whole family. This is an Eat Local NOLA event.


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Mid-City, Thursday MarketNext Market: February 1, 2024

Hours: 3-6 pm (winter hours)

Lafitte Greenway

500 N. Norman C. Francis Parkway at the Bayou

Directions and Parking

The Thursday Market is located in Mid-City on the Lafitte Greenway, right by the start of Bayou St. John. Across from Parkway Bakery and Tavern, the market is at the intersection of Lafitte Ave and N Norman C Francis Parkway. There is plenty of street parking in the neighborhood surrounding the market.

RTA bus route 32: Leonidas-Treme passes right by market! Click here to view more details.

Hours

The Thursday Mid-City market is currently operating under winter hours of 3-6pm (November 9th, 2023 - March 14th, 2024). Regular Thursday market hours of 3-7pm will resume in March following the return of Daylight Saving Time, bringing back an extra hour of light in the evening.

No Cash? No Problem!

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

Shop with SNAP!

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

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

Location on the Lafitte Greenway

In the fall of 2020, the Thursday market moved to its new home in New Orleans' vibrant Mid-City neighborhood! Located at the Lafitte Greenway and Bayou St. John, it operates year-round.

Check out the responses to Lafitte Greenway's public survey regarding use of the new Lafitte Greenway Plaza - we are thrilled about the overwhelming support for a farmers market in the space!


MID-CITY Vendors Scheduled for Thursday

Isabel's Tamales and Produce

Leo's Bread

T&R Dairy

Slicey McSlicer

VEGGI Coop

Helens House

Pearl River Pastures

Buttery Spell

Monica's Okra World

Pete & Clara's Seafood

Applied Arts Coffee

NOLA Botanical Tea

Costantini Pasta

Powers Beekeepers

Passion Flour

Casa Borrega

Take Box

Sassy Cajun Spices

Johndales Farm

Roulaison Distilling Co.

Paella NOLA

JuiceSEE

Gingerbooch

La Vie En Rose

Sprout NOLA



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Tulane Green Wave Women's Basketball


Put this one in the W column as we get a comeback victory!!!


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King Cake Challah Happy Hour

Thursday, February 1st | 5:30pm

Putting your own delicious sugary spin on a mini king cake challah while doing Mardi Gras crafts and enjoying bottomless cocktails with friends? Yes please! Our first-ever King Cake Challah Happy Hour for young professionals, in partnership with Young Adults at Shir Chadash, is sure to be bon temps indeed. 

Register Now

818 Howard Ave. New Orleans, LA 70113

New Orleans | USA, 70113

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

 Mondays Mike Jones at 6

Tuesdays Irvin Mayfield and Kermit Ruffins at 6

Wednesdays YoshitakeZ2 trio at 6

Thursday’s No Boss Jazz Band at 6 Along with stake night

Fridays ladies night with DJ Tasha at 7

Saturdays Kermit Ruffins at 8

Sundays Smoke Out at 4:20

Call more information text 504-435-8763  ”

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Politics with a Punch 

is our local version of "Politically Incorrect" and has grown into quite a success story. It started in 2002 and after 154 programs held in New Orleans, Metairie, Covington and Baton Rouge we are celebrating a very special 2024 Election Kickoff Show. Through the years, our show has become a Louisiana Political Comedy Tradition. Punch is a fast-paced, free-wheeling, no-holds barred discussion of what is happening in our region, state and nation. We place a premium on having a good time and expect plenty of laughs as we discuss the controversies and the outrageous antics of our local leaders and scoundrels. We love poking fun at local, state and national politics. Join us!

NOLA LEGEND BENNY GRUNCH STARS ON PUNCH

Don’t miss our upcoming show:


THURSDAY FEBRUARY 1

Doors Open at 6 p.m.; Show Begins at 8:00 p.m.


This will be a great event, so we hope to see you at the Quarter View Restaurant, 613 Clearview Parkway, Metairie. As always, it will be a hilarious and entertaining program. This program will be our 2024 Election Kickoff Show! Check out the exceptional line-up of celebrities that have been selected for this panel:  


Tee Ray Bergeron  

All-Star Comedian; Local and National Headliner; Punch Favorite  

Claston Bernard  

Author; Speaker; 2-Time Olympian; Former Congressional Candidate

Benny Grunch

New Orleans Music Icon; Band Leader; Singer; Songwriter

Marshall Harris  

Award Winning Entertainer, Producer and Artist  

Hon. Liz Murrill

Attorney General of Louisiana 

Hon. Laurie Schlegel

Louisiana State Representative, District 82

Mike Weinberger 

Founder, Home Defense Foundation

    

Discount Tickets: $15.00 per person/$25.00 per couple.

 

If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, purchase tickets in advance online at our website:

 POLITICS WITH A PUNCH 

ONLINE TICKET STORE

 

Tickets at the door will be $20 per person/$35.00 per couple. 

 

At Punch, we guarantee everyone will have a good time, and anyone who has attended one of our events can attest to that fact.

 

For more information, call me at #504-669-6076.

 

Thanks again for your support of Politics with a Punch. Without you and other friends, we could not have such successful events each and every month.


Sincerely, Jeff Crouere

Host, Politics with a Punch


Tulane Green Wave Men's Basketball

𝐖𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲

: Dallas

: 6 p.m.

: SMU

: ESPN2

: 104.1 The Spot



What does "ubiquitous" mean?

Everywhere

Nowhere

Anywhere

Somewhere



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WYES New Orleans

Chefs Dana & Christina Honn of Carmo present five courses, paired with wine, influenced by cuisine from South America including a hearts of palm salad; Tacaca, an iconic soup from the Brazilian Amazon; a Peruvian Amazon fish dish; and Cupuaçu Mousse, one of the most popular Brazilian desserts.

Carmo: WYES SEASON OF GOOD TASTES wine dinner

Thu., Feb. 1 at 6:30pm

Carmo, 527 Julia Street, New Orleans

$110pp includes dinner, wine pairing, tax & tip

Purchase your seat at: https://wyescarmosogt.eventbrite.com


What does "ubiquitous" mean?

Everywhere

Nowhere

Anywhere

Somewhere


What does "ubiquitous" mean?

Everywhere

ubiquitous (yoo-BIK-wi-tuhs)

Definition: present, appearing, or found everywhere

Origin: from Latin ubique meaning "everywhere"

Example: The ubiquitous presence of smartphones has changed the way we communicate and access information.

Everywhere is essentially the answer to the question "What does 'ubiquitous' mean?" It refers to something that is present, appearing or found everywhere, and is often used to describe technology, advertising, or even certain phrases or trends that have become popularized in our culture. The term "everywhere" implies a sense of all-encompassing pervasiveness, suggesting that something is so widespread and common that it can be found in every corner of the world. This makes the concept of ubiquitousness an important one in modern society, as we continue to develop new technologies and ideas that are designed to reach as many people as possible.



JPAS

 Jefferson Performing Arts Society and Jefferson Parish Schools

Kick Off Winter Coat Drive

 

---Jefferson Performing Arts Society (JPAS) and Jefferson Parish Schools are partnering to collect winter coats for children in need.


Their goal is to gather 100 coats to be delivered to Woodmere Elementary in Harvey on February 6, 2024.


through February 4, JPAS will host a coat drive at their East bank and Westbank theaters:

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●       Westwego Cultural Center 177 Sala Avenue, Westwego: January 25-February 4, 2024. 


Coats in good condition (only new or gently used will be accepted) for ages 4 to 14 will be received at both locations during show productions. Due to the varying sizes of middle school students, adult-size coats will be accepted and distributed appropriately.



Coats may be dropped off by appointment if donors cannot bring coats during these times:



January 25-February 4, 2024:  The Mountaintop performances at Westwego Cultural Center at 177 Sala Avenue in Westwego, Louisiana. Coats will be collected starting one hour prior to showtime for each performance on Thursdays through Sundays from January 25 to February 4. Please visit www.jpas.org for the show schedule of The Mountaintop. Coat donations will be accepted one hour before and shows, in the lobby.


Donors need not attend events or performances to donate coats. To arrange for coat drop-offs outside of the above-listed performance dates and times, email amy@jpas.org or call 504-885-2000 ext. 212.



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Fri Feb 2

7:00 PM

Sue Foley

TICKETS

18 and over

Sat Feb 3

7:00 PM

Bad Operation + Shantytown Dub Allstars

TICKETS

21 and over

Mon Feb 5

5:00 PM

Second Annule International Clash Day

TICKETS

21 and over

Sat Feb 10

7:00 PM

High Step Society

TICKETS

21 and over

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Sun Feb 11

9:00 PM

Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen

Post Bacchus Mid City Party

TICKETS

21 and over

Sat Feb 17

7:00 PM

Zack Feinberg

Ft. Erik Vogel, Rob Kellner, David Shirley + Special guest Kristin Diable

TICKETS


New Orleans Pelicans


Hoopin’ in Houston!

: vs Rockets


 Wed, Jan 31@


Houston



 Fri, Feb 2@


San Antonio

What does "bellicose" mean?

Kind

Friendly

Peaceful

Warlike

What does "bellicose" mean?

Warlike

bellicose /bɛˈlɪkoʊs/

Definition: inclined to start quarrels or wars; aggressively hostile

Origin: The word "bellicose" comes from the Latin word "bellicosus" which means "warlike."

Example: His bellicose behavior during the meeting made everyone uncomfortable.

Warlike is a fitting description of what "bellicose" means. Someone who is bellicose is ready to go to war or start a conflict. This term can be used to describe a nation or a person who is always looking for a fight. They might have a quick temper or be easily provoked. It is important to avoid being bellicose in situations that can be resolved peacefully. Sometimes, however, being bellicose is necessary to protect oneself or others from harm.



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The musicians appearing at the Palm Court are some of the legends of New Orleans music. We have live music five nights a week - dinner 7pm til 11pm. The Palm Court is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays but is available for private party bookings on those days We take group bookings up to 180 persons any day or night of the week. A variety of options are open to such groups and we are very happy to work with our clients to provide their group with a customized evening of entertainment and catering according to their needs.

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APPEARING:

SNUG HARBOR


UPCOMING EVENTS


LARRY SIEBERTH PRESENTS TRIBUTE TO JAMES BLACK

Thu Feb 1 @ 7:30 pm


LARRY SIEBERTH PRESENTS A TRIBUTE TO JAMES BLACK

Thu Feb 1 @ 9:30 pm



Now 7 Nights per Week Again!

NEW SHOW TIMES:

Shows at 7:30pm & 9:30pm Nightly

APPEARING:


  • HOURS
  • Dining Room:
  • Weds, Thurs, Sun: 5pm - 10pm

Fri & Sat: 5pm - 11pm


LOCATION:

SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO

626 Frenchmen St. 

New Orleans, LA 70116

504-949-0696

www.snugjazz.com for Tickets


ADMISSION:

GENERAL SEATING

$20.00 - $40.00

SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO

626 Frenchmen St. 

New Orleans, LA 70116

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Hot 8 Brass Band

Takin' It to the Streets

Weekly Brass Band events:

Mondays - Big 6 Brass Band at Da Jump Off Lounge (1901 N. Claiborne Ave.) - 9pm

Tuesdays - TBC Brass Band at Maple Leaf Bar (8316 Oak St.) - 9pm

Tuesdays - Sporty's Brass Band at Hi Ho Lounge (2239 St. Claude Ave) - 9pm

Tuesdays - Brass Band at Rabbit Hole (1228 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.) - 10pm

Wednesdays - New Breed Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 9:30pm

Thursdays - Brass-A-Holics at Jazz Playhouse (300 Bourbon St.) - 7:30pm

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

Fridays - Sporty's Brass Band at Brass Hall (1104 Decatur St.) - 9pm

Fridays - Trumpet Slim & Brass Flavor at Blue Nile Balcony Room (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm

Saturdays - Marigny Street Brass Band at Blue Nile Balcony Room (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm

Saturdays - City of Trees Brass Band at Maison (508 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm

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

Sundays - Street Legends Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10:30pm

Sundays - Hot 8 Brass Band at the Howlin' Wolf (907 S. Peters St) - 10:30pm


NATIONAL DARK CHOCOLATE DAY

On February 1st, National Dark Chocolate Day reminds us to indulge a little. Many tout dark chocolate as the healthier chocolate. However, for some, it can be an acquired taste.


Also known as bittersweet chocolate, dark chocolate is different from milk chocolate. Candy makers add milk or butter to milk chocolate, giving it a creamier consistency. Dark chocolate includes no added milk or butter. Instead, the percentage of cocoa solids remaining in the chocolate determines how dark the chocolate is. The higher the ratio, the darker the chocolate. It may also have a slightly bitter taste.

Chocolate comes from the seed of the tropical Theobroma cacao tree. We have been cultivating cacao for at least three millennia, and the plant grows in Mexico, Central America, and Northern South America. Our earliest known documentation of using cacao seeds dates to around 1100 BC.

Fermentation helps develop the flavor of the cacao seeds. Otherwise, the seeds are too bitter to eat. Once fermented, the beans are dried, cleaned, and roasted. After roasting, the shell is removed to produce cacao nibs. Processors then ground the cocoa nips into cocoa mass, pure chocolate in rough form. Next, they usually liquefy the cocoa mass and mold it with or without other ingredients. At this point in the process, it is called chocolate liquor. The chocolate liquor may then be processed into two components: cocoa solids and cocoa butter.

Besides being lower in calories and fat, dark chocolate has many other health benefits. It also serves as a decadent ingredient in many desserts and sauces.



On Deck for February 1, 2024


National Days

NATIONAL DARK CHOCOLATE DAY

NATIONAL GET UP DAY

NATIONAL GIRLS & WOMEN IN SPORTS DAY

OPTIMIST DAY

NATIONAL FREEDOM DAY

NATIONAL TEXAS DAY

NATIONAL BAKED ALASKA DAY

NATIONAL SERPENT DAY





On Deck for February 2, 2024


National Days

NATIONAL GROUNDHOG DAY

NATIONAL TATER TOT DAY

NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY

NATIONAL BUBBLE GUM DAY

NATIONAL HEAVENLY HASH DAY


February 1st Celebrated History

 

1894

The Philological Society of London and Oxford University Press publishes the first volume of the Oxford English Dictionary. A-Ant consisted of 352 pages and took 5 years to complete. Scotchman James Murray undertook the enormous task as the primary editor. He would die in 1915 before the project was complete.

 

1896

Giacomo Puccini's opera La Bohème premieres in Turin, Italy. The tragic love story is one of Puccini's greatest works.

 

1972

Hewlett-Packard introduced the first scientific hand-held calculator. It sold for $395 and was named the HP-35 - a nod to its 35 keys.

 

1982

David Letterman launches his first evening talk show, Late Night with David Letterman. His first guest on the comedy talk show was Bill Murray.

 

February 1st Celebrated History

 

Hattie Caraway - 1878

In 1932, Caraway became the first woman elected to the Senate. She had been appointed the previous year to fill her husband's seat due to his death.

 

John Ford - 1895

The American film director was most noted for his westerns starring John Wayne. He also adapted the John Steinbeck novel, Grapes of Wrath.

 

Clark Gable - 1901

One of Hollywood's foremost leading men during the first half of the 20th century, Gable was known for films like Gone with the Wind, It Happened One Night, and The Misfits.

 

Langston Hughes - 1902

The American poet of the Harlem Renaissance, Langston Hughes also wrote several plays, novels, and essays. He's most known for his poem "Harlem."

 

Vivian Maier - 1926

For five decades the street photographer captured the world and then hid it away. Not until after her death was her historic collection revealed to the world.



Which sentence uses "nihilism" correctly?




The nihilism of the painting was its empty background.

The character's nihilism made him unable to see the value in anything.

The nihilism of the sculpture was its incomplete form.

The nihilism of the song was its lack of melody.

Which sentence uses "nihilism" correctly?

The character's nihilism made him unable to see the value in anything.

The sentence "The character's nihilism made him unable to see the value in anything" accurately uses the term "nihilism." Nihilism is a philosophical belief that life has no inherent meaning or value, and that all values are baseless and unfounded. In this sentence, the character's nihilism is preventing him from recognizing any worth or significance in anything around him. This inability to see value or purpose in life is a central tenet of nihilistic thought, and is a common theme in literature and philosophy.



Henry F Beck


Throughout the 1980's the Holmes Housewares Department created many New Orleans/Southeast Louisiana items with various designs and motifs. This collection came under the heading of "Bayou Banquet." It ranged from aprons to ceramic table top items to even posters and puzzles. The top selling item were these wonderful large crab double handle gumbo bowls. Art is by Joyce Hensley.


 

⚜️Jennifer ClarkLouisiana History

Intersection of Bourbon and Conti in the French Quarter in New Orleans in the 1960s



⚜️Carlos Froggy May


New Orleans, 1910: Royal Street, with cast iron galleries, sett-stone paved streets, horse wagon, and "Uneeda Biscuit" billboard.

Photos by Olive Percival via UCLA Digital Library


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Ain't There (dere) No More - New Orleans

DeeDee Toney 

Hurricane Betsy 1965


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48th annual MARDI GRAS GUIDE IS AVAILABLE

While our 2024 issue begins general distribution on

December 26, these outlets have them in stock NOW.

BEADS BY THE DOZEN 333 Edwards Ave. Harahan

PLUSH APPEAL 2812 Toulouse New Orleans

TJ CARNIVAL SUPPLIES 28 Fairfield Gretna

MARDI GRAS BEADS FACTORY 1145 Hwy 90 West Bridge City

JEFFERSON VARIETY 239 Iris Ave. Jefferson

BARNES & NOBLE 3721 Veterans Metairie

BARNES & NOBLE 16018 West Bank Expressway Harvey

BARNES & NOBLE 3414 Hwy 190 Mandeville

BLUE HARBOR MARKET 2963 Hwy 190 Mandeville

LITTLE MISS MUFFIN 766 Harrison Ave. New Orleans

ROSELYNNS HALLMARK 800 Metairie Rd Metairie

TJM’S 3605 N. CAUSEWAY Metairie

BARNES & NOBLE in Baton Rouge and Lafayette

Copies may also be ordered online from

https://store.nola.com/collections/mardi-gras


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KING CAKE HUB 2024


King Cake Hub


Contact: Jennifer Samuels, King Cake Hub

(504) 616-6739 (cell)

JennSamuels@gmail.com


NEW ORLEANS, LA, Calling all King Cake Enthusiasts. Jennifer Samuels, owner of King Cake Hub King Cake Hub at 1464 S. Broad. The doors open and the party starts again welcome


This will be King Cake Hub’s sixth year selling a wide assortment of the best king cakes you have ever and never tasted and will include a variety of more than 70 cakes from Bittersweet, Breads on Oak, Brennan’s, Bywater Bakery, Caluda’s, Cannata’s, Caywood and Randazzo Bakery, District, Hi Do Bakery, Gracious, Joe Gambino’s Bakery, NOCCA, Sugar Love, Nolita, Mad Matter Bakery, Marguerite’s King Cakes, La Vie En Rose and more as well as a number of king cake related sweets and other merchandise.



King Cake Hub will be open daily from 8:30am until 6:00pm daily beginning January 6 through Lundi Gras. Delivery will be available through D’livery and is scheduled to start the week of 1/8. King Cake Hub will only be operating out of the Zony Mash location to ensure our loyal customers get that wonderful overwhelming experience that is King Cake Hub! Stay tuned for more info via King Cake Hub’s social media sites on Facebook and Instagram.

1464 S Broad Street, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana

Historic New Orleans Collection


By: Amelia Hervey

HNOC'S NEWEST EXHIBIT

A new exhibit titled A Mystic Brotherhood: Fraternal Orders of New Orleans will be debuted by The Historic New Orleans Collection  . until May 10, 2024. Admission will be free with a ticket reservation.

[Provided by Gambel Communications]

This exhibit will explore fraternal organizations such as the Freemasons and Odd Fellows, whose history has often been hidden, and highlight how they have shaped today's city. Visitors will recognize many familiar New Orleans names within the exhibit, including William C. C. Claiborne, Oscar J. Dunn, and Homer Plessy. It will also be possible to learn about the numerous landmarks around the city where certain historical events took place.

The exhibit will be a companion to Mystery and Benevolence: Masonic and Odd Fellow Folk Art, which is a traveling exhibition debuting on February 16, 2024 and running until May 10, 2024. Organized by the American Folk Museum in New York, from the Kendra and Allan Daniel Collection, this exhibition is toured by International Art & Artists from Washington, DC.

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St Ann Wine Bar

  •  · 22 St Ann Drive, Mandeville, LA, United States, Louisiana
  • (985) 249-9801













Penny's Cafe

 

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THURSDAY BUFFET $11.95

All you can eat fried chicken, baked chicken, fried okra, pork n' beans, boiled corn & potatoes, broccoli & bacon mac, cornbread, and dessert!

11am-7:30pm


  • 5442 E Judge Perez Dr, Violet, LA, United States, Louisiana
  • (504) 272-0262


Melba's Old School Po Boys

 

  •  · 1525 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
  • (504) 267-7765



Meet Artist, Author, New Orleanian

Rene Pierre. Friday, Feb 2 (12-1pm)

Eat at Melba’s. See Rene’s cute mini floats. Get FREE book!

Sue Foley 

Award Winning Blues Guitarist, Sue Foley

Live in New Orleans, One Night Only!

Friday, Feb 2 2024 at ChickieWahWah

Live in Austin Album Release Tour

Show time 8pm

Tickets $20 Advance / $25 Door

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

2024 Carnival Parade Schedule


Friday, February 2 

  • Krewe of Cork (3 p.m. French Quarter)
  • Krewe of Oshun (6 p.m. Uptown)
  • Krewe of Cleopatra (Follows Krewe of Oshun)
  • Krewe of Alla (Follows Krewe of Cleopatra)
  • Krewe of Excalibur (6:30 p.m. Metairie)
  • Krewe of Symphony (Follows Krewe of Excalibur)
  • Krewe of Eve (7 p.m. Mandeville)

Saturday, February 3

  • Krewe de Paws of Olde Towne (10 a.m. Slidell)
  • Krewe of Push Mow (Noon Abita Springs) 
  • Krewe of Pontchartrain (11:30 a.m. Uptown)
  • Legion of Mars (Follows Krewe of Pontchartrain)
  • Krewe of Choctaw (Follows Legion of Mars)
  • Krewe of Freret (Follows Krewe of Choctaw)
  • Krewe of Tchefuncte (1 p.m. Madisonville)
  • Knights of Nemesis (1 p.m. Chalmette)
  • Magical Krewe of Mad Hatters (5 p.m. Metairie)
  • Knights of Sparta/Spartan Society (5:30 p.m. Uptown)
  • Krewe of Pygmalion (Follows Knights of Sparta/Spartan Society)
  • Krewe of Olympia (6 p.m. Covington) 

Sunday, February 4

  • The Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale (11 a.m. Uptown)
  • Krewe of Carrollton (Follows The Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale)
  • Krewe of King Arthur (Follows Krewe of Carrollton)
  • Krewe of Dionysus (1 p.m. Slidell)
  • Krewe of Barkus (2 p.m. French Quarter)

Tuesday, February 6

  • The Culinary Queens of New Orleans (6 p.m. Westbank)

Wednesday, February 7

  • Krewe of Druids (6:15 p.m. Uptown)
  • Krewe of Nyx (6:45 p.m. Uptown)

Thursday, February 8

  • Knights of Babylon (5:30 p.m. Uptown) 
  • Knights of Chaos (Follows Knights of Babylon)
  • Krewe of Muses (Follows Knights of Chaos)

Friday, February 9

  • Krewe of Bosom Buddies (11:30 a.m. French Quarter) 
  • Krewe of Hermes (5:30 p.m. Uptown)
  • Krewe d'Etat (6:30 p.m. Uptown)
  • Krewe of Selene (6:30 p.m. Slidell) 
  • Krewe of Morpheus (7 p.m. Uptown) 

Saturday, February 10

  • Krewe of Bush (9 a.m. Bush)
  • Krewe of NOMTOC (10:45 a.m. Westbank)
  • Krewe of Iris (11 a.m. Uptown) 
  • Krewe of Tucks (Noon Uptown) 
  • Krewe of Endymion (4 p.m. Mid-City)
  • Krewe of Isis (6 p.m. Kenner)

Sunday, February 11

  • Krewe of Okeanos (11 a.m. Uptown)
  • Krewe of Mid-City (Follows Krewe of Okeanos)
  • Krewe of Thoth (Noon Uptown)
  • Krewe of Bacchus (5:15 p.m. Uptown)
  • Krewe of Athena (5 p.m. Metairie)
  • Krewe of Atlas (Follows Krewe of Athena)

Lundi Gras - Monday, February 12

  • Krewe of Proteus (5:15 p.m. Uptown)
  • Krewe of Orpheus (6 p.m. Uptown)
  • Krewe of Centurions (6:30 p.m. Metairie)

Mardi Gras - Tuesday, February 13

  • Krewe of Zulu (8 a.m. Uptown)
  • Carnival of Covington (10 a.m. Covington)
  • Krewe of Rex (10:30 a.m. Uptown) 
  • Krewe of Elks Orleans(Follows Krewe of Rex)
  • Krewe of Crescent City (Follows Krewe of Elks Orleans)
  • Krewe of Argus (11 a.m. Metairie) 
  • Krewe of Elks Jeffersonians (Follows Krewe of Argus)
  • Krewe of Folsom (2 p.m. Folsom)

Saturday, February 17

  • Krewe du Pooch (12 p.m. Mandeville)

Sunday, February 18

  • Krewe of Mardi PAWS (2 p.m. Covington)


 Kermit's Treme Mother In Law Lounge.

 · New Orleans 

Fried catfish starting at noon every Friday at the mother-in-law lounge all day long

  • 1500 N Claiborne Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
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2-2 7:30pm


Le Petit Theatre616 Saint Peter Street, New Orleans, LA 70116

Box Office:504-522-2081 x1

Krewe Of Artemis


Krewe of Artemis parade

Friday, February 2, 2024 starts at 7:00pm

Downtown Baton Rouge

Www.kreweofartemis.net


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TODAY AT 11 PM – 2 AM

Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers

Blue Nile

Family Gras to feature Cheap Trick, Oak Ridge Boys, Amy Grant


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It's classic rock and country music at the 2024 Family Gras in Metairie.

The 16th edition of the weekend festival will take place February 2-4, the "first parade weekend," as it's commonly known.

The festival begins Friday with Cajun fiddle player Amanda Shaw. Zebra, the New Orleans-born rock band, will also play Friday.

Grammy Award-winning artist Amy Grant headlines Saturday, featuring music from her three multi-platinum albums, six platinum albums and four gold albums including her six number one hits.

Classic rockers Cheap Trick will lead into Grant's set. Local artists Mad City and the Creole String Beans are also part of Saturday's lineup.

Family Gras closes out Sunday with Revisiting Credence, featuring Dan McGuinness and Kurt Griffey of Creedence Clearwater Revisited.

The Oak Ridge Boys, on their farewell tour, will perform. So will Tyler Hubbard, formerly of the country duo Florida-Georgia Line.

The event is free to the public, and takes place at Metairie's Mardi Gras Plaza, 3300 Veterans Memorial Blvd. across from Lakeside Shopping Center.


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New Orleans, it’s officially Carnival time and we're getting ready to party on February 3rd with Nelly, Trombone Shorty, Juvenile, and more at the fourth annual Shorty Gras!


The Krewe of Freret presents Shorty Gras: a Mardi Gras ball and music festival all rolled into one. See your favorite national and New Orleans legends play at Mardi Gras World on Saturday, February 3rd for one night only!


MASKED FOR BATTLE: MARDI GRAS INDIAN CULTURE CONFRONTS COVID

Premieres Saturday, February 3 at 8pm 

The new documentary captures the stories of Black masking Indians' response to the pandemic and how they preserved their culture and traditions. 


This documentary is a collaboration among The Ohio State University at Newark faculty and students and The Mardi Gras Indian Council, The Queens of the Nation, Guardians of the Flame, and the individual culture-bearers represented. Executive Producers: Virginia Cope and Lolis Eric Elie; Director: Michael Yearling ; Photo: Pableaux Johnson. 


For all WYES Carnival programs: wyes.org/mardigras

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UNEASY LIES THE HEAD THAT WEARS THE CROWN, BUT WHICH ONE WILL WEAR IT?

England’s King Henry II and his Queen Elinor of Aquitaine had four sons, the eldest died, leaving the other three to squabble over who came next. Unfortunately, Henry and Elinor disagreed over which one should take the crown next.


That’s the arc of The Lion in Winter, Playmakers Theater’s next production. Directed by Chase Hefte, the production chronicles the royal gathering at Christmas 1183 as the family meets to hash out the succession. It does not go well leaving Elinor to comment, “What family doesn’t have its ups and downs?”


The Lion in Winter crackles with brilliant scenes between the royals as they plot and scheme and form alliances to promote their choice for king.


The production opens Saturday, Jan. 20 and runs through Sunday, February 4. Saturday performances are at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 and available through www.BonTempsTix.com.

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The Lion In Winter

Feb 3, 2024 at 7:00 PM CST

Playmakers Theater

Covington, LA

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The Lion In Winter

Feb 4, 2024 at 2:00 PM CST

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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!


Sat.

Feb 3

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ARKANSAS

Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)

PRESENTED BY

11:00 AM CT

Wed.

Feb 7

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TENNESSEE

Knoxville, Tenn. (Thompson-Boling Arena)

6:00 PM CT

Sat.

Feb 10

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ALABAMA

Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)

PRESENTED BY

11:00 AM CT

Tue.

Feb 13

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FLORIDA

Gainesville, Fla. (Stephen C. O'Connell Center)

7:00 PM CT


Gretna Farmers Mkt

Gretna Farmer’s Market

Event Date:

Saturday

3

from 8:30 am - 12:30 am


Gretna Market

301 Huey P Long Ave

Gretna, LA 70053

Enjoy fresh local produce and crafts at the Gretna Farmers Market, every Saturday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, rain or shine, under the covered Gretna Market Building, Huey P. Long Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets in historic downtown Gretna.

Dog Adoption Event - TODAY

~ Every Saturday, 10am-4pm ~

Petsmart @ 1000 S Clearview Pkwy

Big dogs

Small dogs

Puppies

Seniors

Just looking to play with some pups? That's cool too! Need some volunteer opportunities? Sign up! Looking to foster! You're the best!

Hosted by Rolling River Rescue and Greta's Ark Rescue


Dominic Massa

 

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

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

  • 830 Conti St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
  • (504) 577-2237

Arts Market New Orleans

Arts Market New Orleans - Mardi Gras Edition!

This Saturday, February 3rd, on the beautiful Great Lawn in @neworleanscitypark!

Due to the parade schedule, we moved our market to the first Saturday of the month. If there are any changes due to weather, we will provide updates on our social media channels.

Art by Nicole Ockmond Music & Art


The Rabbit Hole

  • 1228 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
  • (504) 354-9709


The Rabbit Hole NOLA Presents: Helen Gillet Sundays

Sunday, February 4th

Doors 5pm | Show 6pm - 8pm

𝘈𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘏𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘯 𝘎𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘵

𝘏𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘯 𝘎𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘳-𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵-𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘺𝘯𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘴, 𝘵𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘩𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘮 𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘰. 𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘷𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥, 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘖𝘳𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘴, 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘮𝘪𝘹 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘴, 𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘦. 𝘚𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘉𝘦𝘭𝘨𝘪𝘶𝘮, 𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 2 𝘵𝘰 11, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘩𝘶𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘉𝘦𝘭𝘨𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘧𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳.

𝘖𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘖𝘳𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘱𝘦𝘴, 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘵-𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦 𝘫𝘢𝘻𝘻 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘰𝘱 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘬, 𝘎𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘢 𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘳 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘺𝘨𝘭𝘰𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘺𝘭𝘦. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘰 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘰 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘷𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴. 𝘙𝘩𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘧𝘪𝘨𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘣𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘭𝘶𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘴 𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘷𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘳𝘶𝘣𝘣𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘥𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘰, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘦𝘯𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘩𝘢𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘰. 𝘏𝘦𝘳 𝘮𝘪𝘹𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘷𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘣𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘴 𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘩 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 1940𝘴, 𝘉𝘦𝘭𝘨𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘬 𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘞𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘯, 𝘢 𝘮𝘪𝘹 𝘰𝘧 𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘬 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘶𝘯𝘬 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘗𝘑 𝘏𝘢𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘟-𝘙𝘢𝘺 𝘚𝘱𝘦𝘹, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘴, 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘢𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦 “𝘑𝘶𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯,” 𝘴𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘮𝘪𝘹 𝘰𝘧 𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩.

𝘎𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘵’𝘴 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘰 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺.

𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐭 >

https://www.helengillet.com/

https://www.facebook.com/HelenGillet

https://www.youtube.com/@HelenGillet

The Rabbit Hole NOLA Presents: Helen Gillet Sundays

Sunday, February 4th

Doors 5pm | Show 6pm - 8pm

Tickets now available at https://www.tixr.com/e/93452


Your Professor and Grand Marshal Marty Graw have been invited to march with the royalty of the Mystic Krewe of Barkus New Orleans this Sunday in the French Quarter! We are thrilled to be asked to return to this joyous parade! Thanks Barkus, we'll see y'all on Sunday!

Professor Carl Nivale 

By popular demand, The Professor Carl Nivale Show returns for 3 performances only, Feb. 3rd & 4th at Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts! Tickets available beginning Monday, January 15th at rivertowntheaters.com

THNOC to host King Cake Connection king cake tasting 

Live performances by Tremé Brass Band

 

WHAT:          King Cake Connection tasting 

                        

WHO:           King Cake Connection 

                        The Shop at The Historic New Orleans Collection (THNOC) 

                        

WHEN:         Saturday, Feb. 3 from 1-3 p.m.

 

WHERE:       The Shop at the Collection 

                        520 Royal St., New Orleans, LA 70130 

 

HOW:           Admission is $15 ($5 for THNOC members), and tickets will be sold at the door. 

 

WHY:            Don’t miss a chance to sample locally baked king cakes and Carnival themed treats from the King Cake Connection, a collaboration of Black-owned New Orleans bakeries, at The Shop at the Collection on Saturday, Feb. 3 from 1-3 p.m. Guests will enjoy live music provided by Treme Brass Band and a complimentary cocktail. Attendees will be able to participate in a bling tasting competition to crown their favorite bakery. 

 

                       Participating bakeries include Adrian’s Bakery, Viola’s, Heavenly Sweets Bakery, B Sweet Bistro and MadiCakez. 

 

                       "Our partnership with The Historic New Orleans Collection and this event is incredibly important for the bakers and artists selling their products through the King Cake Connection,” says Jalence Isles of King Cake Connection. “It exposes our visitors, who sustain our local economy, to the amazing products offered within our community. King Cake Connection, an extension of Where Black NOLA Eats, aims to increase visibility and cash flow to Black business owners. Currently, Black business owners earn only two percent of the City’s small business income. Partnerships like this one with The Historic New Orleans Collection help amplify our mission and contribute to changing this harrowing narrative."      

 

                       A variety of King cakes and king-cake themed treats will be available at The Shop at the Collection daily during Carnival season.   


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Free Admission to Contemporary Arts Center

 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

FREE

Contemporary Arts Center

900 Camp Street New Orleans LA 70130

Louisiana Jukebox Cafe

 


With Paul Varisco & The Milestones playing this Sunday at the ‘Rock ’N Bowl’ in New Orleans, it’s the perfect opportunity to venture back in time nearly 60 years ago when radio stations in the greater Metro area were spinning their records.

They released “Hey Girl” and “She’s A Big Girl Now” in 1966 on the ‘Morceau from New Orleans’ label, a product of ’S.A.C. Productions.’

Two years later in 1968, they appeared on New York City-based label ‘KAPP,’ with 45 rpm release of “Tell Me When Love Goes” (co-written by Varisco and Moore” and “Sweet Lorene,” an Otis Redding tune.

In 1969 they released two records on two different label, one on ’S.A.C. Records,’ with “Gotta Have Love,” co-written by Greg Davis and Varisco, and “Look Around You People,” written by Darryl Davis.,

Also in 1969, they released the same two songs on the ‘Cupol-CBS’ subsidiary out of Swenden, ’Date’ label, which they used outside of Sweden.

Paul Varisco & The Milestones have continued to perform in and around New Orleans for decades, including the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and annual shows at ‘Rock ’N Bowl, including this Sunday’s (Feb. 4) show at 4:30 p.m.

When Varisco wasn’t singing ‘Blue-eyed Soul,’ he was running a retail clothing business for 30-plus years.

Varisco however, accepted an even bigger challenger when his daughter Michel’s husband, New Orleans Saints safety Steve Gleason was diagnosed with ALS.

Varisco in turned, co-founded the ‘Team Gleason Initiative Foundation.’............join us in continuous prayers for Steve Gleason......



Sun.

Feb 4

VS.

FLORIDA

Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)

PRESENTED BY

1:00 PM CT

Thu.

Feb 8

AT

VANDERBILT

Nashville, Tenn. (Memorial Gymnasium)

8:00 PM CT

Sun.

Feb 11

VS.

Play4Kay

ALABAMA

Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)

PRESENTED BY

3:00 PM CT

Mon.

Feb 19

AT

TEXAS A&M

Bryan-College Station, Texas (Reed Arena)

6:00 PM CT

Thu.

Feb 22

VS.

Turner Syndrome Awareness

AUBURN

Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)

PRESENTED BY

8:00 PM CT

Sun.

Feb 25

AT

TENNESSEE

Knoxville, Tenn. (Thompson-Boling Arena)

11:00 AM CT


Thu.

Feb 29

AT

GEORGIA

Athens, Ga. (Stegman Coliseum)

8:00 PM CT

Sun.

Mar 3

VS.

KENTUCKY

Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)

PRESENTED BY

1:00 PM CT

SEC Tournament

Mar 6 -

Mar 10

VS.

SEC TOURNAMENT

Greenville, S.C. (Bon Secours Wellness Arena)

TBA




LSU Women’s Basketball 2023-24 Season Television Schedule:


Jan. 29 at Mississippi St.

6 p.m. - ESPN2

Feb. 4 vs. Florida

1 p.m. - SEC Network

Feb. 8 at Vanderbilt

8 p.m. - SEC Network

Feb 11 vs. Alabama

3 p.m. - ESPN2/ SEC Network

Feb. 19 at Texas A&M

6 p.m. - SEC Network

Feb. 22 vs. Auburn

8 p.m. - SEC Network

Feb. 25 at Tennessee

11 a.m. - ESPN

Feb. 29 at Georgia

8 p.m. - ESPN2

Mar. 3 vs. Kentucky

1 p.m. - SEC Network

Pups & Pints at Chafunkta Brewing Co.

  • Recurring Recurring weekly on Sunday
  • Time: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  • Price: Free
  • Chafunkta Brewing Company
  • 69123 Skybrook Rd., Mandeville, LA 70471
  • (985) 869-0716

Make your Sunday a true FUNDAY with Chafunkta Brewery's "Pups and Pints," every Sunday! Bring your dog to the brewery on Sundays and your second pint is free. Don't have a pup or can't bring one? That's OK, as 10% of ALL SALES will go to the Northshore Humane Society.

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


JAZZ BRUNCH HOURS

SUNDAY

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10 am – 3 pm

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

Mark Zehring 

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Come see five of the best mask makers at "The Art of Carnival"! Monday February 5, at the Iberville Cuisine, 821 Iberville - steps from Bourbon Street!!! -11-5.

Other Mardi Gras related artists will be featured, as well!!

Sadly, the Mardi Gras Mask Market is not going to happen this year. A tradition for nearly forty years!!


Visit our Website

In Person Classes in New Orleans

Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm

"Shimmer" Bellydance Basics

For all levels. Ongoing

$60 per month or $18 drop in.

10 classes, used within 10 wk., $120

At: "The Movement Collective"

3921 St. Claude Ave, (Bywater)

New Orleans

 Tamalyn Dallal

Movement Collective - New Orleans

Public 

 ·

Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm

Come and dance...

Bring veils, zils, and your hips to do lots of shimmies.

$18 per class, $60 per month

10 classes for $120

www.tamalyndallal.net


Comedy House New Orleans


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

CHNO ( Comedy house New Orleans)

609-610 Fulton St

New Orleans, LA 70130


Mon, Feb 5

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. 


Visit our Website

 NOLA Jitterbugs

Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans

Tickets

nolajitterbugsfall2023.dancecamps.org/booking.php

Public 

 

Join the award-winning (1st place, baby!) NOLA Jitterbugs for a 6-week series with live music in the last class!

Our live music classes with local musicians and culture bearers, as well as our overall emphasis on music appreciation is what makes our lessons stand out among the rest!

Starts at The Contemporary Arts Center!

6-7pm Intro to Swing

For total beginners to swing dancing or dancing of any kind. Also for those looking to refresh their basics and learn some ragtime dances. We use these pre-swing era dances to teach beginners how to step on rhythm, step on rhythm while connected to another person, how to connect in order to lead or follow, you'll learn to syncopate your footwork, and then we'll slowly start to let go of one hand and create the beginnings of what will eventually be a bad-ass swing out.

7:30-8:30 Lindy Hop Vocab - Intermediate Level

This class is gonna give you some must know moves, some technique, some philosophy, and of course, we'll continue to clarify and polish up your swing outs.

No partner required to take either of these classes. Come alone or with friends!

SIGN UP HERE:

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

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

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7 PM

Latin Night at Rock n Bowl

Mid-City Lanes Rock n Bowl


3000 S. CARROLTON AVE

New Orleans, LA 70118


Tickets

Visit our website


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

LSU Women's Basketball 

Who is ready for the Kim Mulkey Show this week?!

Join us each Tuesday at 7 p.m. CT at the TJ Ribs on Acadian Thruway!

The Kim Mulkey Show presented by Our Lady of the Lake Health, a one-hour radio call-in show with the LSU Women’s Basketball head coach along with play-by-play voice Patrick Wright, is aired live from TJ Ribs on Acadian Thruway from 7-8 p.m. CT on Tuesdays* during the season.

Listeners are encouraged to be a part of the show by submitting a question online, tagging @LSUradio on Twitter, or speaking with coach Mulkey during the show by calling (225) 578-4827

 or toll-free (800) 315-8255.

New OrleansWWL-AM/FM870/105.3


* show day/time subject to change due to game or travel conflicts

2024 SCHEDULE OF SHOWS


Show #6: Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024

Show #7: Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024

Show #8: Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024

Show #9: Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024

Show #10: Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Show #11: Tuesday, March 12, 2024

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

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*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

7

2 PM – 7 PM

Lafreniere Park Farmers Arts Market

3000 Downs Blvd,

Metairie, LA 70003-3957,

United States


7

1 PM – 5 PM

German Coast

Farmers Market-

Westbank Bridge Park

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

Philip Melancon

Gennifer Flowers' Kelsto Club

Wednesday Speakeasy at 7 …

720 St Louis, Across from Antoine’s

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Bosom Buddies & Breast Friends parade Friday, February 9, 11:30. Bourbon at St. Louis.


Divine Protectors of Endangered Pleasures

Our 2024 Route see yall there!!

Chiefs vs. Niners

The defending champion Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers will face off in Super Bowl LVIII after both teams won their respective conference championship games yesterday. 

 

The Chiefs will be making their fourth trip to the title game in five years after beating the Baltimore Ravens on the road, 17-10. Tight end Travis Kelce caught all 11 passes thrown his way, including a touchdown, en route to breaking Hall-of-Famer Jerry Rice's record for all-time playoff receptions (151). The game turned on a pair of endzone turnovers by the Ravens in the fourth quarter. 

 

San Francisco topped the Detroit Lions 34-31 at home, holding the Lions to seven points in the second half and overcoming a 24-7 halftime deficit to reach their first championship since 2019. Star running back Christian McCaffrey ran for 90 yards (4.5 yards per carry) and two touchdowns. 

 

Super Bowl LVII takes place Sunday, Feb. 11 (6:30 pm ET, CBS), in Las Vegas, with R&B star Usher headlining the halftime show. 


Riverwalk Outlets


Kick off Mardi Gras with the Riverwalk Outlets 38th Annual Lundi Gras celebration on February 12th, starting at 11 a.m.! From award-winning live music to local food vendors to the arrival of Rex and Zulu, join us for a Lundi Gras to remember!

https://www.riverwalkneworleans.com/lundi-gras/

Lineup

  • 11 a.m. – Ashlin Parker’s Trumpet Mafia Mardi Gras – Tribute for Russell Batiste 
  • 12:30 p.m. – Black Seminoles and 7th Ward Hunters
  • 1:30 p.m. – Drum Circle of Life with Danny Petersen Sr. and Danno Petersen
  • 2:30 p.m. – Brass-A-Holics 
  • 4:00 p.m. – Kevin Gullage and the Blues Groovers
  • 5:00 p.m. – Damon J. Batiste – Special Tribute to David R. Batiste Sr. and Professor Longhair 
  • 6:00 p.m. – Arrival of Rex and Zulu, followed by fireworks over the river 
  • 6:30 p.m. – Russell Batiste Second Line Sendoff by Hot 8 Brass Band and Special Guest


Krewe of Orpheus Reveals Their 2024 Monarchs & Orpheuscapade Talent


By: Olivia Boudreaux

NEIL PATRICK HARRIS & DAVID BURTKA TO LEAD ORPHEUS

The Krewe of Orpheus will be joined by Monarchs Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka on Monday, February 12 to celebrate the 2024 Mardi Gras season. Harris and Burtka will lead the parade, whose upcoming theme will be "Music of the Spheres."

Also joining the Orpheus Monarchs in the parade are Miss USA Noelia Voight, Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava, and the Big Easy Boys. Voight and Srivastava will be riding on the Smokey Mary float while the Big Easy Boys can be seen on the signature Dolly Trolley.

Monarchs Harris and Burtka will lead the parade, which includes 42 floats and 30 marching units, down the traditional Uptown route. The parade will end inside the Ernst N. Morial Convention Center where the party continues at the Orpheuscapade. Joining the Monarchs at the Convention Center will be the headlining performer for the Orpheuscapade: Taylor Dane.

Other performers at the Orpheuscapade include Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, 12 South, and The Mixed Nuts. Playing a variety of jazz, swing, and dance music, there will be nonstop live music and dancing for eight hours.

Tickets are now available to purchase for the Orpheuscapade 2024.


WYES New Orleans

Join WYES New Orleans & WWNO for a free screening and panel discussion on Henry Louis Gates, Jr.'s newest series — GOSPEL.

Screen excerpts from the series, followed by a Q&A with members of the local gospel music community moderated by Sally-Ann Roberts.

Join us for the FREE event on Sat., Feb. 17 at 11am at the WYES Studios.

Though the event is free, you must RSVP to attend.

https://gospelscreening.eventbrite.com

For all WYES events, visit https://www.wyes.org/events/


Pawrade. Glitter Poop. Purpose.

Catch Mardi Paws on SUNDAY, Feb. 18, 2024, at 2pm in Downtown Covington!

Come hungry, come thirsty, and support our sponsors that help make the parade happen each year!

Covington Trailhead area:

Covington Beer Garden

Poppin Gourmet Popcorn

The Rustic Press

Creole Tomateaux

LouLa's Snowballs

Haven Coffee and Cocktails

Midway along the route (Florida/Gibson)

Creole Tomateaux

LouLa's Snowballs

The parade is an annual fundraiser for Scott's Wish, a group of dedicated volunteers helping critically ill pets and people in our community!

#MardiPaws #CovingtonDogParade #OurPoopDoesntStink


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Coming Up Soon



FEB

18

Treme Sidewalk Steppers Second Line Parade

Sunday, February 18 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm

FEB

25

C.T.C. Steppers Second Line Parade

Sunday, February 25 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm

MAR

3

VIP Ladies & Kids Second Line Parade

Sunday, March 3 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm

MAR

10

Keep 'N It Real Second Line Parade

Sunday, March 10 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm

MAR

16

The Chosen Few Second Line Parade

Saturday, March 16 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm

MAR

17

Uptown Super Sunday

Sunday, March 17 at 11:00am

MAR

17

Single Men Second Line Parade

Sunday, March 17 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm

2024 Full Moon schedule

(all times Eastern)


  • Feb. 24 —7:30 a.m. — Snow Moon
  • March 25 — 3 a.m. — Worm Moon
  • April 23 — 7:49 p.m. — Pink Moon
  • May 23 — 9:53 a.m. — Flower Moon
  • June 21 — 9:08 p.m. — Strawberry Moon
  • July 21 — 6:17 a.m. — Buck Moon
  • Aug. 19 — 2:26 p.m. — Sturgeon Moon
  • Sept. 17 — 10:34 p.m. — Corn Moon
  • Oct. 17 — 7:26 a.m. — Hunter’s Moon
  • Nov. 15 — 4:28 p.m. — Beaver Moon
  • Dec. 15 — 4:02 a.m. Cold Moon


For instance, almost every month’s Full Moon boasts a name sourced from Native American, Colonial American, or other North American traditions, with their titles mirroring seasonal shifts and nature’s events.


Wolf Moon (January): Inspired by the cries of hungry wolves.

Snow Moon (February): A nod to the month’s often heavy snowfall.

Worm Moon (March): Named after the earthworms that signal thawing grounds.

Pink Moon (April): In honor of the blossoming pink wildflowers.

Related: How to see the eclipse in April

Flower Moon (May): Celebrating the bloom of flowers.

Strawberry Moon (June): Marks the prime strawberry harvest season.

Buck Moon (July): Recognizing the new antlers on bucks.

Sturgeon Moon (August): Named after the abundant sturgeon fish.

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

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

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

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

In addition, there are a few additional names for Full Moons that commonly make their way into public conversations and news.

Super Moon: This term is reserved for a Full Moon that aligns with the lunar perigee, which is the Moon’s nearest point to Earth in its orbit. This proximity renders the Full Moon unusually large and luminous. For a Full Moon to earn the Super Moon tag, it should be within approximately 90 percent of its closest distance to Earth.

Blue Moon: A Blue Moon is the second Full Moon in a month that experiences two Full Moons. This phenomenon graces our skies roughly every 2.7 years. Though the term suggests a color, Blue Moons aren’t truly blue. Very occasionally, atmospheric conditions such as recent volcanic eruptions might lend the Moon a slightly blueish tint, but this hue isn’t tied to the term.

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

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Beau St. Pierre returns as Sir Elton on FRIDAY MARCH 1, 2024 at Jefferson Performing Arts Center with “The One: A Tribute To Elton John”! It’s a night of Elton’s biggest hits, rare B-sides, and stadium anthems! Presented by WCA: The William Credo Agency & Media Group and Legacy Tribute Series by WCA Entertainment

TICKETS ON SALE!

The One

A Tribute to Elton John


Fri Mar 1, 2024 | 8:00 PM


Jefferson Performing Arts Center

6400 Airline Drive , Metairie, LA


Errol Laborde’s Columns!

 

When Rex Met Zulu Explains Real Life Stories

That Could Happen Only in New Orleans

 

METAIRIE – Errol Laborde, author of a new book of his columns titled When Rex Met Zulu, will discuss it at 7  p.m., Monday, March 4, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.

 

This event is free of charge and open to the public.

 

In chapters ranging from food and drink to history and ware, this book shares real life stories that could happen only in New Orleans. Errol Laborde was the force behind the now-beloved tradition of Zulu meeting Rex at Spanish Plaza on Lundi Gras before a loud, excited crowd on the eve of Fat Tuesday. He tells that origin story ere, along with other vignettes adapted from his national award-winning Streetcar column in New Orleans Magazine.

 

Errol Laborde, the editor of New Orleans Magazine, has won more than 25 New Orleans Press Club Awards for outstanding journalism since 1972. He is also the founding president and a current board member of the annual Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival.

 

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


The Jefferson Community Foundation invites you to participate in the highly anticipated Jefferson Parish Senior Expo, an extraordinary event celebrating the vibrancy, wisdom, and accomplishments of our senior community. The event will be held on Thursday, March 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Pontchartrain Center. Attendance at the Senior Expo is Free and Open to the Public.

The 2024 French Quarter Festival presented by Chevron:

 A Celebration of Louisiana’s Living Legends, April 11-14

40+ Music Debuts, 60+ Culinary Experiences, New Stages, and more!


Big Chief Monk Boudreaux and the Golden Eagles on stage at FQF 2023 photo by: Cedric Ellsworth


Check out What’s New 


  • Jack Daniel’s Stage in Spanish Plaza: The Jack Daniel’s Stage which has moved to Spanish Plaza on the riverfront includes Water Seed presents the Journey to Funsktar, showcasing a special light show, and the debut of Teedra Moses, and The Original Pinettes Brass Band with Mia X. 
  • DJ Stage on the Riverfront at the Foot of Canal: A first for Fest and exciting addition for attendees is the DJ Stage which will feature 24 popular DJs from across the city playing a variety of beats. 
  • Culinary Stage: Popular Chef Kevin Belton hosts the Culinary Stage presented by Kingfish Kitchen and Cocktails on the Riverfront featuring interviews and demos with FQF chefs daily.
  • Premium VIP Offerings and Expanded Fest Family Experience: The free festival offers fans a chance to Fest in style with upgraded viewing options including the expansion of the Fest Family Experience from three to four hospitality lounges and tents, and the introduction of Front-of-Stage Passes and parking options that take the hassle out of the day. 
  • WWL Louisiana Media Stage: WWL Louisiana moves from the New Orleans Jazz Museum to Spanish Plaza and premiers its broadcast stage that will also engage fans throughout the weekend. 
  • New Orleans.com Stage powered by New Orleans & Company in Jackson Square: An all-star lineup featuring John Boutté, Quiana Lynell and the Lush Life, James Andrews, and more.
  • Loyola University Esplanade in the Shade Stage at the New Orleans Jazz Museum: Fans will notice a new presence inside the gates on Esplanade Ave. with the Loyola University Esplanade in the Shade Stage with performances from Astral Project, Iceman Special, and students from Loyola University. 
  • Ernie’s Schoolhouse Stage: Now located in Aquarium Plaza, it welcomes the debut of Bonnabel High School Concert Band, and more.


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New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 

 

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Jazz Fest 2024 Music Lineup!

GA Weekend Passes and VIP Packages on sale now!

Full Music Lineup and Purchase tickets at www.nojazzfest.com.


The Rolling Stones are coming to Jazz Fest

by: Raeven Poole


NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Rolling Stones are headed to Jazz Fest!

Officials with the New Orleans Jazz &Heritage Foundation announced Tuesday, Nov. 21 that the group will headline the 2024 festival.

Their only festival appearance is set for May 2 as a part of their Stone Tour ’24 Hackney Diamonds.

“‘The Rolling Stones at Jazz Fest’ is a long-held prophecy coming true. The Festival thanks Mick, Keith, Ronnie, and Concerts West, for their steadfast dedication to making this once-in-a-lifetime Jazz Fest magic. The pilgrimage starts today, come get satisfied,” said Quint Davis, Producer/Director of Jazz Fest.


LSU Athletics is proud to announce its year-long celebration of 100 Years in Tiger Stadium, highlighted by stadium upgrades, events, storytelling initiatives, and a season-long celebration throughout the 2024 campaign.

Tiger Stadium, one of America’s most iconic sporting venues, first opened its gates on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1924. Since then, the Tigers have won 450 contests in Death Valley, which has been home to two Heisman Trophy winners, four national championship teams, and 12 SEC title-winning squads.

Included in the celebration are several upgrades to Tiger Stadium, including a new videoboard and lighting system, as well as other upgrades designed to enhance the game day experience. Other events and celebrations will be announced throughout the year.

The 2024 home schedule features several marquee matchups, including home contests against Oklahoma, UCLA, and Alabama. Information on the full 2024 schedule and season tickets will be announced in the coming weeks.

One of the most legendary stadiums in all of college football, Tiger Stadium has been called “the best place in the world to watch a sporting event” by ESPN and “the pound-for-pound king of noise in college football.”

Entering its centennial season in 2024, Tiger Stadium has been a cornerstone of LSU Athletics and the Louisiana community for almost a century, hosting numerous NFL superstars, Heisman Trophy winners, and Hall of Famers since its opening in 1924. It serves as a sporting, cultural, and commercial hub for LSU Athletics, which contributes an estimated $500 million of economic activity for the state of Louisiana annually.


Southeastern Conference 

2024 SCHEDULE

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