KING CAKE HUB 2024

King Cake Hub Returns 1/6/24

Contact: Jennifer Samuels, King Cake Hub

(504) 616-6739 (cell)

JennSamuels@gmail.com

NEW ORLEANS, LA, Calling all King Cake Enthusiasts. Jennifer Samuels, owner of King Cake Hub, announced multiple parties to celebrate the beginning of the 2024 Carnival season. 

The King Cake Monarch will also be invited back to celebrate the opening of the King Cake Hub at 1464 S. Broad. The doors open and the party starts again welcome customers for the first day of the King Cake Hub, Josh Paxton will be playing Carnival favorites in the beer garden as well as HEY Coffee Co selling coffee and Paw Paws Donuts serving their amazing cream filled donuts. 

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

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

Covington

Coastal will be picking up undecorated trees from the curbside the week of January 15th - 19th. Trees should be out by the morning of the 15th.

Trees may also be dropped off at the Parish Fairgrounds (1515 Florida St.) until January 28th.

In both cases, trees must be stripped of all decorations - ornaments, lights, tinsel and stands must be removed. Flocked trees cannot be accepted.

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Organ demonstrations

Wednesday–Sunday, 11 a.m.

Barbara S. Beckman Music Room, 520 Royal Street

Free admission and no RSVP required

Join THNOC staff for a short program exploring the history of the beautifully restored Aeolian residential player pipe organ. Listen to a musical demonstration and discover the significance of this rare and technologically advanced musical instrument.

In the early 20th century, having a player organ in the home was a luxury reserved for the most opulent residences, allowing the owner to have access to recorded music before radios and phonographs were commonplace. Tobacco magnate William Ratcliffe Irby remodeled the property at 520 Royal Street—now part of THNOC’s exhibition center—to serve as his personal residence starting in 1918. In the process he installed a player organ in the entry room to his lavish third-floor apartment. The instrument, built by the Aeolian Company of New York, is one of a handful that has survived to this day in its original location and in working condition, after a meticulous restoration by the Holtkamp Organ Company.

The Historic New Orleans Collection

520 and 533 Royal Street

New Orleans, LA

70130

(504) 523-4662

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

514 Frenchmen St. , New Orleans, LA 70116

P: (504) 944-8461

THURSDAY JAN 11

OPEN AT 1 PM FOR LUNCH

MS. SIGRID AND THE ZIG ZAGS1:15 PM-5:00PM

FELIPE ANTONIO QUARTET5:30PM-8:30PM

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

FRIDAY JAN 12 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 JAN 13 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 JAN 14

OPEN AT 1 PM FOR LUNCH

YOUSE1:15PM-5:00PM

MIDNIGHT BRAWLERS5:30PM-8:30PM

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

MONDAY JAN 15 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

Immersive Mardi Gras Exhibits at JAMNOLA

To celebrate The New Year and the start of carnival season, JAMNOLA is offering $24.24 tickets through Wednesday, January 31! Patrons can take a tour of the funhouse museum and view the immersive Mardi Gras exhibits which include a room decked out in over 20,000 recycled beads. Tickets can be purchased here.

JAMNOLA is located at 2832 Royal Street

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German Coast

Farmers Market-

Westbank Bridge Park

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

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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  ”

• 1500 N Claiborne Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
• (504) 814-1819

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

Reservations Suggested

(504) 525-0200

January 2024

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January 11 @ 7:30 pm

Leroy Jones & Katja Toivola w/Crescent City Joymakers

FRI

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January 12 @ 7:30 pm

Kevin Louis & Yolanda Robinson w/Palm Court Jazz Band

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January 13 @ 7:30 pm

Will Smith & Palm Court Jazz Band

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January 14 @ 7:30 pm

Mark Braud w/Sunday Night Swingsters

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January 15 @ 7:30 pm

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January 16 @ 7:30 pm

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January 17 @ 7:30 pm

Lars Edegran & Palm Court Jazz Band

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January 18 @ 7:30 pm

Duke Heitger w/Crescent City Joymakers

FRI

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January 19 @ 7:30 pm

Yolanda Robinson w/Palm Court Jazz Band

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Will Smith & Palm Court Jazz Band

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Mark Braud & Sunday Night Swingsters

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 Art Battle

Zony Mash Beer Project

Duration: 4 hr

Public 

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Be a part of the electrifying energy as skilled artists engage in a high-speed showdown, flinging paint with every stroke.

Cast your vote and crown the champion in three pulse-pounding rounds. And as the night unfolds, snag a one-of-a-kind masterpiece as every piece created goes up for auction. Don't miss this unforgettable evening of live art!

Be a part of the fun as a spectator, or participate as one of the featured artists by applying online at www.artbattle.com/register!

*Art Battle® New Orleans is a 21+ event

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Day of Show $30

General Admission $25

Early Bird $15

Thursday, January 11th

Zony Mash Beer Project

3940 Thalia St, New Orleans, LA

Doors @ 7:00pm / Painting @ 8:00pm

WHAT IS ART BATTLE?

Art Battle® is live competitive painting. Painters create the best work they can in 20 minutes. As they work, patrons move around the easels, closely watching the creative process. At the end of the round, the audience votes democratically for their favourite painting and bids in silent auction to take the work home. Art Battle happens in 50+ cities worldwide, check artbattle.com

2828 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119



Thu, January 11, 2024

8:00 PM

Anais St. John presents: “Simply the Best” The Tina Turner Story, ft. Kyle Cripps, Brian Q

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Fri, January 12, 2024

8:00 PM

Albert Castiglia

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Sat, January 13, 2024

8:00 PM

Neil Werries & Elsah / Feufollet

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1:00 AM

Post Radiators Show with Joe Krown Trio + Papa Mali

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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

St Ann Wine Bar

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

City of New Orleans Encourages Residents to Participate in the Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program to Rebuild Wetlands 

NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans today reminded residents of the annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program to restore our wetlands. For over 25 years, this program has contributed to the restoration of the Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge, while preventing them from being placed in landfills. The trees also create an important habitat for birds, fish, crabs, crawfish and shrimp. 

"Every year, our Christmas trees bring light and happiness into our homes, but their significance goes far beyond spreading holiday joy," said Mayor LaToya Cantrell. "Recycling and placing these trees along our eroding coastline to help rebuild our wetlands will assist in the effort to protect our great city and state for generations to come. This robust tree recycling program is another example of how New Orleans will continue to lead in combatting the global climate crisis while promoting innovative opportunities to create a better, greener and more vibrant community. So far, recycled trees have restored an area of marsh equal to approximately 200 football fields. Thank you to our residents who continue to donate their Christmas trees year after year to enhance our coastline restoration efforts."

The program is coordinated by the City's Office of Resilience and Sustainability (ORS) and Department of Sanitation, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Louisiana National Guard.  

“We’re bringing attention to the Christmas Tree Recycling Program today because Black Friday and Small Business Saturday are popular days for New Orleanians to buy and decorate live Christmas trees,” said Director of Economic Development Jeff Schwartz. “The City can only accept trees without tinsel and flocking, and we ask residents to please consider this while decorating your tree.” 

“While we are making great progress, protecting our natural resources remains more important than ever for New Orleans,” said ORS Deputy Chief Resilience Officer Greg Nichols. "The Christmas Tree Recycling Program is a great way for residents to get involved in the fight to restore our coast.”  

Residents are encouraged to place their trees curbside for collection by Department of Sanitation contractors from Jan. 8 - 12, 2024. Trees cannot be flocked, and all ornamentation must be removed before placing them on the curb.  Once they are collected, they will be sorted, bundled and airlifted by helicopter and dropped in targeted sections of the Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge. The City’s goal is to collect 10,000 trees this year.  

“The annual Christmas Tree Drop represents a long-standing partnership between the Louisiana National Guard and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service," said Louisiana National Guard, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Gabriel Ruiz. "It benefits the City of New Orleans and surrounding coastal environment, while also providing valuable training hours for our pilots and crewmembers of the 1st Assault Helicopter Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment."

“I’d like to thank the residents of New Orleans for sharing their Christmas trees with us each year and making their contribution to coastal restoration," said USFWS Refuge Manager Shelley Stiaes. "Their tradition of donating Christmas trees is helping to rebuild our coastline and build habitat for wildlife."

NEW ORLEANS  King Cake Drive-Thru will offer a curated selection of Greater New Orleans’ king cakes at your convenience throughout the Mardi Gras season. It will be located at Duckworth Tires’ parking lot, 1009 Metairie Rd., Metairie, Louisiana, 70005.

Chicago-born transplant to New Orleans, Mike Graves, owner of bof bars, a local novelty ice cream company, came up with this idea with his fiancée.

“If New Orleans can do drive-thru daiquiris, it surely can do a King Cake Drive-Thru,” says Graves.

As the 2024 Carnival season drew closer, plans began to form over the holidays, and King Cake Drive-Thru was born. Metairie was chosen specifically to hopefully provide a willing neighborhood accessibility to many different bakeries across the Greater New Orleans area.

A community driven business, King Cake Drive-Thru is not just for the well-known bakery names but also a platform for businesses without their own store-front, as well as up-and-coming bakers.

Expect king cakes from local favorites such as Gambino’s, Brennan’s, Gracious Bakery and Bittersweet Confections. Other lesser known but equally delicious king cakes include Clesi’s Crawfish King Cakes, Empanola’s Guava Cream Cheese King Cakes, Kimi Bakes King Cake Cream Puffs, Vietnamese Doughnguyener’s King Cakes and so much more for the weekly rotating menu.

Other convenience items will be offered such as a party pack complete with plates, napkins, utensils and a king cake knife for on-the-go use.

Graves emphasizes, “Keep your kids in the car. Don’t worry about parking. Pull up and head out. You can grab a favorite or snag a new king cake on the way to the office or on the way home for the family.”

Plans for another King Cake Drive-Thru pop-up location in Houston, Texas is in the works for later in the Mardi Gras season.

Dates/Times:

King Cake Drive-Thru will begin operations on King’s Day, Jan. 6, at 7 a.m. (1009 Metairie Road, Metairie, Louisiana, 70005).

Hours of operation are Friday thru Sunday from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. (or until sold out) throughout the Mardi Gras season.

To keep up with the weekly rotating menu, follow King Cake Drive-Thru via @kingcakedrivethru (Instagram), @kingcakedrivethru (Tiktok), and ‘King Cake Drive-Thru’ (Facebook).

MARDI GRAS 2024

Dong Phuong king cakes are back! Here’s where to find them in Greater New Orleans

by: Bella Dardano

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — King cake season kicks off on Saturday, Jan. 6, and for Dong Phuong king cake fans, the season is starting a bit earlier.

In a post on Instagram, the bakery revealed its official resellers for the 2024 Mardi Gras season.

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According to the post, Dong Phoung king cakes will be available at the following locations starting Jan. 4.

• Adams Street Grocery
• 1309 Adams St., New Orleans
• Amore Bakery and Cafe
• 307 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna
• Bao Asian Market
• 17316 Airline Highway, Prairieville
• Blazin Cajun Gulfport
• 2517 28th St., Gulfport, Mississippi
• Bourree
• 1510 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans
• Caffe Latte Da!
• 5860 Citrus Blvd., Harahan
• Golden Koi Restaurant
• 1600 N. Highway 190, Covington
• Hi-5
• 5953 W. Park Ave, Houma
• Flavors Snoballs & Ice Cream
• 500 Vintage Drive, Kenner
• Jazzy Pete’s Poboys
• 2117 Gause Blvd. East, Slidell
• Joey Jeanfreau’s Meats
• 2324 Paris Road, Chalmette
• John & Anna Coffee Bean
• 8080 Bluebonnet Blvd., Baton Rouge
• Juniors on Harrison
• 789 Harrison Ave., New Orleans
• Killer Poboys
• 811 Conti St., New Orleans
• Mr. Bubbles Sandwich House Gretna
• 925 Behrman Highway #12, Gretna
• Nesbit’s Poeyfarre Market
• 925 Poeyfarre St., New Orleans
• Pho Cong Noodles & Grill
• 1200 Bus U.S.-190, Covington
• Pho Grace
• 2728 W. Thomas St., Hammond
• River Road Market and Deli
• 13572 River Road, Destrehan
• Sweet Society
• 1509 Government St., Baton Rouge
• Urban South Brewery
• 1645 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans
• Viet Kitchen
• 3415 U.S.-190, Mandeville
• Waveland Pharmacy
• 112 Auderer Blvd., Waveland, Mississippi
• Zuppardo’s Supermarket
• 5010 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie

The post also stated that those interested in grabbing the sweet parade route snack should check with each location about when the king cakes will arrive as availability varies.

For more information about Dong Phuong king cakes, visit the Dong Phuong Bakery website.

Acquistapace’s Queen Cake Marries Two Louisiana Delicacies in One Amazing Cake

POSTED BY: KATY 

South Louisiana is known for a wide variety of delicious food: muffalettas, boiled crawfish, grilled oysters, po boys of all varieties, and more. This time of year, however, we are generally focused on just one of our favorites: king cake! (we will soon flip over to crawfish). Long-time, family-owned grocery store, Acquistapace’s in Covington has taken our king cake obsession, swirled it with another south Louisiana favored food and come up with one delicious result: The Queen Cake.

Queen Cake is similar to a berry chantilly cake. It has strawberries and mascarpone cream cheese sandwiched between layers of cake and then it’s topped with even more berries, more mascarpone and whipped cream. In stead of vanilla cake, however, this one features king cake! There are hints of cinnamon throughout the cake and granulated sugar is sprinkled on top.

It’s not surprising this treat is found at Acquistapace’s deep in the heart of Covington. Acquistapace’s has been part of the Covington community since 1963 and they know what their audience likes! They are probably best known for their beer, wine, and spirits selection, but they have a few other tricks up their sleeve–like this cake! Personally I love their meat prices and am sure to pick something up whenever I’m in the neighborhood. As a family-owned grocery store with deep roots in the community, they know what their customers like! This time of year you can find their store full of their king cakes but also full of king cakes from all over the area including a number of bakery cakes produced on the south shore like Caluda’s and Haydel’s.

So go ahead and do yourself a favor before the season is over–run over to Acquistapaces and pick up a Queen’s Cake. That little taste of strawberry will have you ready for spring!

Do you love king cake? We have a guide to all the king cake on the Northshore right here.

To celebrate National Bobblehead Day, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled the first bobblehead featuring the LSU Tigers’ current live mascot Mike VII. The limited-edition bobblehead is being released in conjunction with National Bobblehead Day, which is celebrated annually on January 7th. The Museum is celebrating starting today and going through Monday with dozens of new bobblehead releases including this new bobblehead. The special edition bobblehead is being produced by the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum.

The bobbleheads are now available in our online store at the following link.

• The bobbleheads, which are expected to ship in February, are now available at this link.
• Each bobblehead is individually numbered to only 2,024.
• The bobbleheads are $30 each plus an $8 flat-rate shipping charge per order.
• This marks the first bobblehead of LSU’s current live Mike the Tiger mascot, and it features Mike the Tiger positioned on an LSU logo-shaped base bearing his name.
• Known as Harvey, Mike the Tiger (aka Mike VII) was introduced to the LSU community on August 21st, 2017, the first day of classes at LSU. A Siberian-Bengal mix, Mike was donated to LSU by a sanctuary called “Wild at Heart Wildlife Center” in Okeechobee, Florida. LSU’s live mascot program celebrated 87 years in 2023. Mike I arrived on campus on October 21st, 1936. Mike the Tiger is the only live tiger living on a college campus in the U.S. The Tiger Habitat, located on North Stadium Drive in Baton Rouge, sits between the Bernie Moore Track Stadium and the Pete Maravich Assembly Center is across the street from Tiger Stadium.
• "We’re excited to be releasing this bobblehead featuring LSU’s live Mike the Tiger Mascot in conjunction with National Bobblehead Day,” National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum co-founder and CEO Phil Sklar said. “We know how passionate LSU fans are about their school and bobbleheads, so we expect this bobblehead to be extremely popular.”
• The officially licensed bobbleheads are being produced by the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum.
• The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum, which is located at 170 S. 1st. St. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, opened to the public on February 1st, 2019. The HOF and Museum also produces high quality, customized bobbleheads for retail sale as well as organizations, individuals, and teams across the country.

 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
• (504) 814-1819

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation presents the 2024 Jazz & Heritage Concert Series celebrating contemporary jazz at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center, 1225 N. Rampart Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.

2024 Jazz & Heritage Concert Series:

Friday, January 12 – Jasen Weaver Sextet 🎟 $10

Saturday, January 13 – Christien Bold 🎟 $10

Friday, January 19 – James Singleton Malabar 🎟 $10

Saturday, January 20 – Roland Guerin 🎟 $10

Tickets are $10. All proceeds from this concert series directly support efforts of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation.

Doors open at 7pm and the concerts begin promptly at 8pm. Seating is general admission and limited, so please register in advance. 

All performances will be livestreamed on jazzandheritage.org/live and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation YouTube channel and Facebook page.

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TODAY AT 11 PM – 2 AM

Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers

Blue Nile

In Person

Expressions of America

 (January 12 & 14)

5:45 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.

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Our newest attraction brings history to life like never before! Expressions of America is an immersive, outdoor sound and light show that combines cutting-edge technology and special effects with the real words and stories of everyday people who made a tremendous impact during a time of monumental conflict.

945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

info@nationalww2museum.org

504-528-1944

Friday Night Wine School, Disco Liquids 

January 12, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Disco Liquids is a new wholesaler in town that has dedicated its entire portfolio to natural, minimal-intervention wines. While there is no official or regulated definition of natural wine, think of it as the unfiltered, untamed, unphotoshopped version of what we know to be wine. What you can usually count on is that the grapes are hand-picked from sustainable, organic, or biodynamic vineyards. In terms of production, the wine is fermented with no added yeast (ie. native yeasts), no additives are included in fermentation (yeast nutrients, etc) and little or no sulfites are added.

I'll be honest, there is a lot of weird, funky, flawed natural wines out there but if you take the time to find them, there are some great, balanced, delicious expressions. And we've done just that with DJ Piazza, owner/founder of Disco Liquids. He will join us this evening for 5 super fun wines that are near and dear to us from Italy and France. Come check it out! Reserve your spots here, Disco Liquids

KEITH DUNCAN MURAL DEDICATION

Saturday, January 13 | 1 - 3 p.m.

Major drum roll, please! Join us as we celebrate the dedication of Drum Major of Nola, the latest installment of New Orleans’ signature multi mural collection, Unframed presented by The Helis Foundation, a project of Arts New Orleans.

High step your way to the O on Saturday, January 13, and enjoy free admission, music from St. Augustine's Marching 100, sweet treats, giveaways and more from 1 to 3 p.m. to celebrate this latest mural masterpiece by legendary New Orleans artist Keith Duncan!

This event is free and open to all, but advanced registration is requested.

RSVP

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

610 Stompers Debutante Ball "Pop Stars: The Errors Tour"

 The Fillmore New Orleans

$75 - $125

Sat, Jan 13

8:00pm

Party with the Stompers

It's time to dance, sing, and have a blast with your favorite pop stars! Don't miss out on this extraordinary experience. Grab your friends, put on your dancing shoes, and get ready for a night of non-stop fun.

Get your Pop Star themed costumes ready (get creative, people) and dance the night away with us Saturday, January 13th at The Fillmore New Orleans. Your ticket to 610: Pop Stars includes open bar, late night pizza, live entertainment by New Orleans' own My So Called Band and Johnny Sketch and the Blue Notes. You will also be the first to witness the official debut of 2024 dances. There is no better ticket in town!

Need some costume inspiration? Be sure to follow us on social media, we've got some good stuff in store for you.

No ticket sales at the door. 21+ to attend.

No tickets will be sold at the door. MUST BE 21+

The Fillmore New Orleans

6 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

Sat.

Jan 13

AT

AUBURN

Auburn, Ala. (Neville Arena)

5:00 PM CT

Wed.

Jan 17

VS.

OLE MISS

Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)

PRESENTED BY

6:00 PM CT

• BUY TICKETS
• LISTEN LIVE
• SEC NETWORK
• LIVE STATS

Sat.

Jan 20

VS.

TEXAS A&M

Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)

PRESENTED BY

3:00 PM CT

• BUY TICKETS
• LISTEN LIVE
• ESPN/2/U
• LIVE STATS

Wed.

Jan 24

AT

GEORGIA

Athens, Ga. (Stegeman Coliseum)

5:30 PM CT

• LISTEN LIVE
• SEC NETWORK
• LIVE STATS

Sat.

Jan 27

AT

ALABAMA

Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Coleman Coliseum)

7:00 PM CT

• LISTEN LIVE
• ESPN/2
• LIVE STATS

Sat.

Feb 3

VS.

ARKANSAS

Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)

PRESENTED BY

11:00 AM CT

• BUY TICKETS
• LISTEN LIVE
• ESPN/2
• LIVE STATS

Wed.

Feb 7

AT

TENNESSEE

Knoxville, Tenn. (Thompson-Boling Arena)

6:00 PM CT

• LISTEN LIVE
• SEC NETWORK
• LIVE STATS

Sat.

Feb 10

VS.

ALABAMA

Baton Rouge, La. (Maravich Center)

PRESENTED BY

11:00 AM CT

• BUY TICKETS
• LISTEN LIVE
• ESPN/2
• LIVE STATS

Tue.

Feb 13

AT

FLORIDA

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

7:00 PM CT

Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots

Tickets

bit.ly/4aogfPR

Public 

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FAMILY DAY

Race over for a truly wild experience featuring ostrich, camel and zonkeys races.

Skip the line on race day, reserve your tickets today through Ticketmaster! Click 'Find Tickets' to the right or click here: https://bit.ly/4aogfPR to get yours today!

GENERAL ADMISSION: $10

Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots

2899 Fortin St, New Orleans, LA 70119-2801, United States

Rex den open house will offer a glimpse into the makings of Mardi Gras

Tori McRoberts Hoffpauir of YouthForce NOLA and her children, Lucia, 3, left, and Joshua, 5, look at Mardi Gras floats in the Rex den in New Orleans on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023.

• STAFF PHOTO BY SCOTT THRELKELD

Ever wanted to see the Boeuf Gras up close?

Take a gander at the King of Carnival's throne?

It is a month before Twelfth Night and the official beginning of the Carnival season and time to make plans to journey behind the scenes of the Rex parade in a special tour that benefits the Friends of the Cabildo.

The Rex Den Showing Open House and Float Viewing will be at 1 p.m. Jan. 13, 2024, at the 2531 S. Claiborne Ave. location that houses the majestic floats that will roll this season on Feb. 13.

From the iconic floats of the parade like the Butterfly King to His Majesty's Bandwagon, the signature aspects of the procession will be there along with floats that will provide a glimpse into the 2024 theme.

The den also is home to a museum of the Rex Organization and Rex Mart.

Tickets start at $40. Visit friendsofthecabildo.org.

Professor Carl Nivale

Welcoming the new marching krewe, Krewe Mosaïque! They have their first parade on January 13th, from Armstrong Park to Ursuline Convent. Your favorite Professor and Grand Marshal Marty Graw look forward to being there!

#Carnival2024 #MardiGras2024 #OurCarnivalHeritage #krewemosaique

https://www.axios.com/.../new-krewe-mardi-gras-parade...

A new walking krewe will debut for Mardi Gras 2024, marching through the French Quarter on Jan. 13.

Why it matters: The event fills in an otherwise parade-free weekend during the weekslong celebration of Carnival in New Orleans.

What's happening: Krewe Mosaïque will march for 12 blocks from Armstrong Park to the Ursuline Convent for the first time.

• This year's krewe will max out at 200 members, and organizers are putting an emphasis on DIY elements, handmade throws and cultural or historical relevance to the city.
• The idea stems from the krewe's founding members preference for DIY costuming and contraption-building.

What she's saying: "Everything is bright and colorful and very unique unto themselves, but when we come together, it's this beautiful experience, like a mosaic," says Krewe Mosaïque founder Terese Aiello.

Brian Regan has distinguished himself as one of the premier comedians in the country. The "perfect balance of sophisticated writing and physicality", don't miss Brian live at Orpheum Theater Sunday January 14th!

Get Tickets

129 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, LA 70112

Dumaine Street Ladies Auxiliary

Sunday, January 14, 2024 - 12:00pm to 4:00pm

Dumaine St. Gang at Jazz Fest [Photo by Eli Mergel]

START at the Treme Center (900 N. Villere St.) to Dumaine St. Turn RIGHT on Dumaine St.

STOP at 1521 Dumaine St. then to N. Claiborne Ave. LEFT on N. Claiborne Ave. to Orleans Ave. RIGHT on Orleans Ave. Down to N. Broad St.

STOP at Zulu Club (732 N. Broad St.) Continue down N. Broad St.

STOP at J's Place (2005 N. Broad St.). Continue down N. Broad St. to A.P. Tureaud Ave. RIGHT on A.P. Tureaud.

STOP at Bullet's Sports Bar (2441 A.P. Tureaud Ave.) then to St. Bernard Ave. LEFT on St. Bernard Ave. to N. Claiborne Ave. RIGHT on N. Claiborne Ave.

STOP at Kermit's Mother-in-Law Lounge (1500 N. Claiborne Ave.) to St. Philip St. U-TURN on St. Philip St.

STOP at Charbonnet Family Services

1st Division continues down N. Claiborne to Esplanade Ave.

DISBAND at the Treme Hideaway (1234 N. Claiborne Ave.)

2nd Division continues down St. Philip St. to N. Robertson St.

DISBAND at the Candlelight Lounge (925 N. Robertson St.)

Coming Up Soon

JAN

21

Undefeated Divas Second Line Parade

Sunday, January 21 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm

JAN

28

Ladies of Unity Second Line Parade

Sunday, January 28 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm

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

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.

 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

Harmony Street Society To Host Free Tax Workshops For Local Musicians

 OFFBEAT STAFF

The Harmony Street Society will once again offer free workshops this fall and winter to assist musicians in the New Orleans area with their tax-related matters. These workshops provide valuable insights into navigating the often complex world of taxes, ensuring musicians stay tax-compliant and informed.

The details of the workshops are as follows:

Workshop 3 – How to Prepare Your 2023 Tax Return – January 17, 2024

• A step-by-step walkthrough of preparing your 2023 tax return using your phone.

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

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

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

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

The Balloon Glow & Laser Show - New Orleans is at NOLA Motorsports Park.

Coming January 19th & 20th 2024! Get the whole family out for a great family fun time! See incredible Hot Air Balloons, check that bucket list and get a ride on an actual Hot Air Balloon!

We will have a Kids Zone, with Games and Rides including trains, bounce house's, rock and much more!

Live Music for your entertainment from a variety of Artists.

Craft & Retail Vendor Booths with tons of cool and interesting stuff for sale!

Food Vendors with bunches of fantastic Festival Style food to choose from!

Bucket List!! Tethered Hot Air Balloon rides will be available for purchase during the event for $25 per person. While supplies last and weather dependent. Announcements on rides will be made at the event.

For the Grand Finale each night after dusk... about 9pm we will have the fantastic Hot Air Balloon Glow & Laser show where we will light up all the balloons in unison with crowd participatory "Count Downs"! This show incorporates Music and visually stunning coordinated burns by the Hot Air Balloons & Lasers.. creating a Glow!

Bring your blankets, chairs and umbrellas and set up your own "perfect" viewing spot i!

Tickets:https://www.freshtix.com/events/balloonsneworleans

FAQ:

Tickets are limited. Purchase as soon as possible before we sellout.

Volunteers needed to work with the balloon pilots to set up.

Parking is FREE and onsite.

DATE AND TIME

January 19th - 20th, 2024

Gate opening at 5PM each day: 5:00 pm

LOCATION

 NOLA Motorsports Park

11075 Nicolle Blvd.

Avondale, LA 70094

Les Fous du Carnaval

Friday, Jan. 19, 8 p.m., Marigny and French Quarter

Founded in 2022, the 100-person parade is composed of the marching clubs the Krewe of Goddesses, Flora and Fauna, and the Hellarious Wingnuts — accompanied by brass bands. The parade kicks off at the intersection of Chartres and Frenchmen streets, proceeds to Royal Street where it turns left, then left again onto St. Philip Street and right onto Decatur Street,

WYES New Orleans· 

Give the gift of king cake this holiday season! We can't think of a tastier gift.

Mark your calendars WYES KING CAKE AND CONVERSATION is back!!!!!!!

Join us for a king cake tasting and conversation in celebration of all things Carnival on Sat., Jan. 20th from 1-3pm at WYES.

Tickets are $25.

BUY NOW: https://kingcakewyes.eventbrite.com

WYES KING CAKE AND CONVERSATION

Saturday, January 20, 2024

1-3pm

WYES Paulette and Frank Stewart Innovation Center for Educational Media

916 Navarre Avenue New Orleans, LA 70124

Grande Krewe Friends...

Join us on Saturday, January 20th from 1:00 to 4:00 PM and

embark on a journey of effervescence and sophistication at our Sparkling Wine Festival! Join us for an exquisite afternoon, where we bring together four of our favorite distributors, each presenting a curated selection to help restock after your New Year's celebration...just in time for Mardi Gras!

Explore a world of bubbles with a diverse array of sparkling wines, ranging from crisp Proseccos to luxurious Champagnes. Our distributors have handpicked the finest bottles for any occasion! Every ticket holder enjoys a 10% discount on featured wines, making it the perfect opportunity to stock up for your carnival celebrations.

Don't miss your chance to be part of this sparkling sensation! Reserve your tickets now for an evening of sophistication and taste that will leave you bubbling with joy! 🥂✨

At $45 per person, these spots will sell out fast so sign up now!

Click here to reserve a space!

14th Annual Horses, Hops & Cops

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

A Benefit for the N.O.P.D. Mounted Unit

N.O.P.D. Stables in City Park

1021 Harrison Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70124

3:30pm – 4:30pm VIP Experience Tour 

5:00pm – 8:00pm General Admission (free)

5:00pm  Horse stables open for self-guided tours

5:00pm DJ and announcements

5:15pm  Equine Soccer Game feat. N.O.P.D. Mounted Unit and Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office (Horse Arena)

6:15pm  See the Budweiser Clydesdales (Horse Arena)

6:30pm  Live Music from The Wiseguys (Budweiser Stage)

7:55pm  Raffle Drawing (Budweiser Stage)

Meet the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales at this fun-filled event that is free for all ages to attend.

Guests will enjoy touring the horse stables, as well as an equestrian soccer game featuring the N.O.P.D. horses, live local entertainment, arts and crafts, plus food and beverages for sale.

CLICK HERE for parking recommendations and information about the NOPD Shuttle Service.

Questions? Email aimee@louisianahospitality.org

Note: This event is an outdoor event. The Horses, Hops and Cops event will follow all City of New Orleans advisories and guidelines that are in place at the time of the event. These guidelines can be accessed at https://ready.nola.gov/home/. 

VIP Experience Tour 

A limited quantity of VIP Experience Tour tickets are available for both adults and children. VIP Experience guests will enjoy a one-hour guided tour to go behind the scenes with a Budweiser Clydesdale handler, learn about the unique horses, the breed, their special training, state-of-the-art transportation and more. The VIP Experience also includes a tour of the N.O.P.D. stables and information about how this special police force operates year round as a public safety tool for New Orleans. Each guest swill receive a VIP gift bag filled with special items and offers including:

NOPD Patches

TABASCO

Audubon Nature Institute Aquarium, Insectarium & Zoo Passes

Hilton Riverside cookies

Mardi Gras Krewe beads and cups

Items from New Orleans & Company

Items from Coca Cola brands

Stickers and more!

Purchase VIP Experience Tour Tickets

 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.

Saturday, January 27

2024 Bayou King Cake Festival and Krewe of King Cake Children's Parade

Sample the taste of Mardi Gras and watch the Krewe of King Cake Children's Parade at the Bayou King Cake Festival in Downtown Thibodaux.

By Lafourche Education Foundation38 followers

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Date and time

Saturday, January 27, 2024 · 11am - 5pm CST

Location

Downtown Thibodaux

402 West 3rd Street Thibodaux, LA 70301

Agenda

10:00 AM

Parade Begins

11:00 AM

Festival Begins

11:30 AM

Mayor Clement's Official Krewe Toast

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Band

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Souled Out

4:00 PM

King Cake Winner Annoucement

About this event

Sample the taste of Mardi Gras and watch the Krewe of King Cake Children's Parade at the Bayou King Cake Festival in Downtown Thibodaux!

On Saturday, January 27, enter to participate in the parade or come and watch it roll at 10:00 AM in downtown Thibodaux. Following the parade, be entertained with music from Souled Out and We & Mrs. Jones as you sample king cakes from some of your favorite bakeries and bakers alike!

Don't forget to vote for your favorite King Cake to win Best of the Bayou King Cake Festival!

VIP tickets are available!

Café Normandie is proud to partner with Tasting Collective for a private event with Chef Virgile Brandel on Monday, January 29th, 2024, at 5:30 PM and 8:00 PM. A members-only organization, Tasting Collective has opened a select number of guest tickets at an exclusive reduced rate for our mailing list, so we highly recommend purchasing tickets for this unique dining opportunity, with a specially-crafted menu from Chef Virgile.

 Café Normandie

1000 Magazine St

New Orleans, LA 70130

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.