Feds calling for very active hurricane season with up to 25 storms

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NATIONAL LUCKY PENNY DAY | MAY 23

On May 23rd, National Lucky Penny Day hopes you'll have good luck all day long. Heads or tails, does it matter which side you find your penny?

Years ago a penny was able to buy something. (Check out National Taffy Day - to see what we used to get for a penny.) Today, due to inflation, the penny does not buy much of anything. The metal value and cost of minting pennies exceed their face value. Many nations have stopped minting equivalent value coins and efforts are being made to end the routine use of pennies in several countries including the United States.

See a penny, pick it up. All day long you’ll have good luck.

First U.S. Penny

The United States first issued a one-cent coin produced by a private mint in 1787. Benjamin Franklin designed it. On one side, it read “Mind Your Business” and the other “We Are One.” This coin was made of 100% copper and was larger than today’s penny. It came to be known as the Fugio cent. However, the first pennies struck in a United States Mint weren’t produced until 1793, but they were also made of copper.

Pennies may not have much value these days. However, there are a few pennies that have made a mint for the owner:

1943-D: Lincoln Bronze Penny sold for $1.7 million.

1944-S: Lincoln Steel Penny sold for $373,750.

1943-S: Lincoln Penny made of Bronze sold for $282,000.

1909 VDB: Lincoln Penny sold for $258,500.

1856: Flying Eagle Penny sold for $172,500.

Why are pennies lucky? Well at one time, metals, including copper were precious material. Finding a penny was a valuable find. Sometimes finding a penny had more to do with the daily battle between good and evil. Do you only pick up a penny if it’s head side up?

Superstitions carry on from generation to generation. And with some of them the rule that says if you find a penny tail side up, you should flip it over and leave it head side up for the next lucky person to find.

On a wedding day, there's also a saying that leads people to put a penny in the bride's shoe. It's more likely to lead to a blister than to bring good luck in that case.

When you are out and about, look on the ground for pennies. It just might be your lucky day!

2024 Full Moon schedule

(all times Eastern)

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.

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.

Feds calling for very active hurricane season with up to 25 storms

Photo credit NOAA

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says we need to get ready for a very active hurricane season.

"NOAA scientists predict a quick transition to La Nina conditions, which are conducive to Atlantic hurricane activity," the agency announced today.

That has the forecast for the Atlantic hurricane season from June 1st to November 30th calling for an 85% chance of more activity than normal.

"NOAA is forecasting a range of 17 to 25 total named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher). Of those, 8 to 13 are forecast to become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including 4 to 7 major hurricanes (category 3, 4 or 5; with winds of 111 mph or higher). Forecasters have a 70% confidence in these ranges."

WWL TV Meteorologist Payton Malone said, "These are the highest numbers they've ever released in their May outlook."

Bills to add police buffer zone, ban home picketing in Louisiana are on track to become law

BY MEGHAN FRIEDMANN

Bills that would create a 25-foot buffer zone around police, ban picketing at homes and exempt from civil liability motorists who strike pedestrians in some circumstances are steps away from becoming law after clearing most major hurdles in the Louisiana Legislature.

Two other proposals, which would expand penalties for highway obstruction and add rioting and other offenses to the list of crimes that can be prosecuted under a law typically reserved to target organized crime bosses, also have reached the penultimate step of the legislative process.

“These unpermitted protests that spontaneously block roadways are a threat to public safety. They interfere with civil authorities trying to reach emergency scenes. They potentially create accidents,” said state Rep. Mike Bayham, R-Chalmette, who sponsored House Bill 127, which increases fines for blocking or conspiring to block highways and other thoroughfares from $200 to $750.

But critics, including labor leaders and civil rights advocates, fear the new laws could be used to target protesters, restrict free speech rights and stop the recording of police officers.

“Taken together, these house bills will have a chilling effect on people’s First Amendment rights to protest or go strike, if not make those things outright illegal,” said Louis Reine, president of the Louisiana AFL-CIO. “That’s the kind of big government overreach Louisiana politicians and citizens usually frown upon.”

House Bill 173 by Rep. Bryan Fontenot, R-Thibodeaux, which forbids people from coming within 25 feet of police officers if those officers tell them to stay away, is on its way to Gov. Jeff Landry’s desk after it passed the Senate last week. The other four bills have passed both chambers but were amended and thus need a final sign-off from the House before they are signed by Landry.

Other states, such as Arizona and Indiana, have passed similar police buffer laws, triggering First Amendment lawsuits. A federal judge upheld Indiana’s 25-foot buffer law last year, while another judge struck down Arizona’s law, which creates an 8-foot buffer zone.

Of concern to critics is whether such laws impede people’s ability to record police who use excessive force in the line of duty. Bystanders captured cellphone video, for example, as Louisiana State Police troopers shot and killed Alton Sterling in 2016, footage that sparked protests around the nation amid a reckoning over policing in communities of color.

Ahead of the Senate’s vote on HB 173, Sen. Royce Duplessis, D-New Orleans, raised a similar concern, asking whether the bill sought to prevent people from filming police. In a statement, Fontenot said the bill provides both “a safe place for police officers to work” and “the public their right to observe police officers’ actions from a reasonable and safe distance.”

Former Gov. John Bel Edwards, a Democrat, vetoed a similar measure last year, but Landry, a Republican, appears likely to sign it.

House Bill 205, which adds rioting to crimes that can result in racketeering charges, also passed the Senate last week, with one significant amendment.

Originally, the bill, by Rep. Brian Glorioso, R-Slidell, added 10 crimes to that list, but an amendment by Sen. Blake Miguez, R-New Iberia, added seven more crimes to that tally, bringing the total to 17.

If the law passes, those who riot, vandalize historic buildings, block highways and or commit other offenses, and those who organize events where such crimes occur, could face up to 50 years in prison and a $1 million fine. The crimes would have to take place on more than one occasion to be covered under the statute.

Critics, including the American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana, argue the bill would allow police to roundup protesters — including those who were not complicit in any crimes that occurred during an event — and to charge them as they would organized criminals.

If a group shuts down the interstate in several parts of Louisiana, “those protesters could possibly be charged under this (statute),” Sen. Gary Carter, D-New Orleans, who voted against the bill, said on the Senate floor.

“Obviously you have your First Amendment rights, but you don’t have those in the middle of an interstate system,” Miguez, who presented the bill to the Senate, said when Carter questioned him.

Glorioso has said the bill would be another tool for police and prosecutors to tackle domestic terrorism.

Meanwhile, two other bills passed the Senate on Monday: House Bill 383 by Rep. Jay Gallé, R-Mandeville, and House Bill 737 by Rep. Kellee Dickerson, R-Denham Springs.

HB 737 bans picketing within 50 feet of a residence, and HB 383 grants immunity from civil liability to motorists who hit pedestrians, if drivers believe they are in “immediate danger of imminent death, bodily injury or serious bodily harm” because the pedestrian is blocking a roadway.

On the Senate floor, Duplessis worried the bill would “empower individuals to plow through a crowd,” citing examples of Black Lives Matter protesters harmed by motorists.

“It’s a very dangerous bill,” Duplessis said.

Sen. Alan Seabaugh, R-Many, who presented the bill on the floor, pushed back.

“The bill only allows a person to use their vehicle to retreat or escape, not to barrel through a crowd of protesters,” he said.

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

10:00 am

Ogden Museum of

Southern Art

925 Camp St.

New Orleans LA 70130

If you are a Louisiana resident you can enjoy the Ogden Museum of Southern Art for free on Thursdays thanks to the Helis Foundation. Great museum with the largest and most comprehensive assemblage of Southern art in the world, establishing the Ogden Museum as the preeminent resource on art and culture of the South.

. Purchase tickets in advance.

Who

All ages

Cost

Free for La. Residents

How

RESERVE TIMED

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LSU Women's Golf

The stands alone as the best in college golf.

Ingrid Lindblad is the 2024 The ANNIKA Award winner!

Which words best complete these example sentences?

A) Ariel quickly noticed the ____________ demeanor of the new sales manager. B) He had always portrayed a ____________ attitude which caused many people to stay clear of him.

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

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(504) 272-0262

World War II in 2: Airborne Invasion on D-Day

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World War II in 2 is a series featuring historians—in short, compelling, educational videos—describing a vast array of topics related to WWII history and events. In this episode, Colonel Peter Crean (USA Ret.), Vice President of Education and Access at The National WWII Museum, dives into the history of the airborne invasion on D-Day. Subscribe and never miss a video!

THURSDAY MAY 23

OPEN AT 1:00PM

MISS SIGRID AND THE ZIG ZAGS1:15PM-5:00PM

CRISTINA KAMINIS AND THE MIX05:30PM-8:30PM

WOLFE JOHNS9:00PM-12:00AM

FRIDAY MAY 24

OPEN AT 11:00AM

JAMES MC CLASKEY AND THE RHYTHM BAND11:00AM-1:45PM

FELIPE ANTONIO QUARTET2:15PM-6PM

LES GETREX AND CREOLE COOKIN'6:30PM-9:30PM

BETTIS AND THE 3RD DEGREE BRASS BAND10:00PM-2:00AM

SATURDAY MAY 25

OPEN AT 11:00AM

THE JAYWALKERS11:00AM-1:45PM

BOARDWALKER & THE 3 FINGER SWINGERS2:15PM-6PM

JOHNNY MASTRO BLUES6:30PM-9:30PM

PAGGY PRINE AND SOUTHERN SOUL10:00PM-2:00AM

SUNDAY MAY 26

OPEN AT 11:00 AM

SUNDAY BLOODY SUNDAY BLOODY MARY SPECIALS 10:30-1PM

AARON LEVINSON AND FRIENDS 10:30AM-1:00PM YOUSE1:15PM-5:00PM

CRISTINA KAMINIS AND THE MIX5:30PM-8:30PM

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

MONDAY MAY 27

OPEN AT 1:00PM

THE RUG CUTTERS1:15PM-5:00PM

JON RONIGER5:30PM-8:30PM

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

What is Illegal to do in French Vineyards?

What is Illegal to do in French Vineyards?

Smoke cigarettes

Take pictures

Eat grapes

Land a flying saucer

Any aeronautical machine –“flying saucer” or “flying cigar”-that lands on the territory of the commune will be immediately confiscated and its passengers taken off to jail. The “flying cigar” laws remain on the books today.

400 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116

Tickets

122 Sauve Rd, River Ridge, LA 70123

Piano Hour presented by the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

Thursday, May 23, 2024
2:00 PM 3:00 PM
New Orleans Jazz Museum
400 Esplanade Ave.New OrleansUnited States

The New Orleans Jazz Museum and the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park present a live hour of piano music.

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 facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.

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JOIN US THIS WEEK FOR OUR

STEAK NIGHT

TASTINGS in RIVER RIDGE

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THURSDAY, May 23

3:00 - 7:00 pm

Langenstein's River Ridge

Join us for our weekly tasting at Langenstein's River Ridge for Steak Night.

This week's tasting will be:

OXBOW SMALL BATCH WHITE RUM
BREAD & BUTTER PINOT NOIR
BREAD & BUTTER CABERNET
BREAD & BUTTER CHARDONNAY

Join us each Thursday for Steak Night in River Ridge where we serve a Certified Angus Beef ® steak, a baked potato & roll for $16.99 a plate.

RIVER RIDGE

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

Sun: 7:00am to 7:00pm

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

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

Mid-City, Thursday MarketNext Market: May 23, 2024

Hours: 3-7 pm

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 regular hours of 3-7pm (March 14th, 2024 - October 31st, 2024). Thursday winter market hours of 3-6pm will resume in on November 7th, 2024 following the time change of Daylight Saving Time.

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

Amanda's Fruit Specialties

Applied Arts Coffee

Buttery Spell

Casa Borrega

Cherry Creek Orchard

Chickadee Natives

Costantini Pasta

Fresh Fruit Sensations

Gingerbooch

Honest Foods

Isabel's Tamales and Produce

Johndales Farm

JuiceSEE

Know Dat Grow Dat

Latino Snacks

Leo's Bread

Monica's Okra World

Mycelium Express

NOLA Botanical Tea

Paella NOLA

Paw Paw's Donuts

Pearl River Pastures

Perilloux Farms

Pete & Clara's Seafood

Powers Beekeepers

Que Pasta NOLA

River Queen Greens

Roulaison Distilling Co

Sassy Cajun Spices

Slicey McSlicer

SPROUT Nola

T&R Dairy

Too Tall Farm & Nursery

VEGGI Coop

LSU Track & Field

The Lady Tigers are ranked 𝐍𝐨. 𝟏 heading into the NCAA East First Round

The LSU track and field team will have 55 entries at this week’s NCAA East First Round. Selections and national qualifiers in the combined events were posted Thursday. This year’s meet will take place May 22-25 at the UK Track & Field Complex in Lexington, Ky.

The Tigers will be represented at next week’s NCAA East First Round by 42 student athletes across 55 entries next week. The women are heading to this year’s meet with 10 more entries and six more members than last year’s team. The men will have two more entries than last year.

LSU’s 31 entries on the women’s side are the most among all teams heading to the NCAA East First Round. Overall, they are tied for first in the nation with Arkansas and Texas Tech.

To mirror the format of the national meet, the First Round will be contested over four days with alternating men’s and women’s programs. The NCAA West First Round will take place the same weekend at John McDonnell Field in Fayetteville, Ark. The top 12 in each event advance to Eugene, Ore., for the 2024 NCAA Championships (June 5-8).

Which words best complete these example sentences?

A) Ariel quickly noticed the ____________ demeanor of the new sales manager. B) He had always portrayed a ____________ attitude which caused many people to stay clear of him.

pawky

[ PAW-KEE ]

panacea

#FUN

Part of SpeechadjectiveOrigin + Etymology

Mid-17th century

Synonymsadjective

cunning

droll

shrewd

tricky

Antonyms

adjectivenaive

gullible

ingenuous

Definitionadjective

cunning; sly

Examples

adjective

A) Ariel quickly noticed the pawky demeanor of the new sales manager. B) He had always portrayed a pawky attitude which caused many people to stay clear of him.

Wave

Wave Destroys Owls in AAC Tourney

Next Game:

vs. (7) Charlotte

5/23/2024 | approx. 3:35 PM

ESPN+

CLEARWATER – Third-seeded Tulane exploded for 13 of its 14 runs in the first four innings and rolled to a 14-2 run-rule victory over sixth-seeded Florida Atlantic Tuesday evening on the first day of action at the 2024 American Athletic Conference Tournament at BayCare Ballpark.

The Green Wave (32-24), winners of six of its last seven games, will play seventh-seeded Charlotte (24-32) on Thursday at approximately 4:45 p.m. ET/3:45 CT (or 47 minutes following the conclusion of Game 7 between Wichita State and East Carolina).

LSU BOMBS 3RD RANKED KENTUCKY!

LSU pounds Kentucky 11-0.

The Tigers will play in the winner’s bracket game Thursday afternoon vs. South Carolina at 4:30 p.m. CT!

LSU is the designated visitor by coin flip.

Thu.

May 23

VS.

SEC Tournament; LSU #11 Seed; Double-Elimination Round; Winners at 4:30 p.m. CT, Losers at 9:30 a.m.

Hoover, Ala. (Hoover Metropolitan Stadium)

4:30 PM CT

2024 Spring Concert Series
Music lovers are invited to City Park for the popular Thursdays at Twilight concert series. Bring your friends and enjoy mint juleps and array of musicians indoors at the Pavilion of the Two Sisters (1 Victory Avenue, NOLA 70124). Admission is $15. Cocktails, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase. No outside food, drink or pets allowed.
Gates Open - 5:00pm
Performances - 6:00-8:00pm
Thursdays at Twilight is sponsored by
the Louis and Virginia Clemente Foundation, Inc. with support from WWNO 89.9 FM.
SPRING SCHEDULE
May 23 | Ladies of Soul
$15.00
+ fees
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May 30 | Paul Soniat Band
$15.00
+ fees
0
June 6 | Creole String Beans
$15.00
+ fees
0
June 13 | Little Freddie King Blues Band
$15.00
+ fees
0
June 20 | The New Orleans Mystics
$15.00
+ fees
0
June 27 | Gal Holiday and The Honky Tonk Revue
$15.00

+ fees

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

Call more information text 504-435-8763 ”

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

ThuMay23

6pm

Becky Lynn Blanca

No cover

ThuMay23

10pm

Khris Royal ft. The Point

Tickets at door

FriMay24

6pm

Little Freddie King

FriMay24

10pm

Jourdan Thibodaux

Straight out of Cypress Island, Louisiana. Vibe out to the energy of authentic French Cajun music.

SatMay25

2:30 PM

Jenavieve & The Royal Street Winding Boys

No Cover

SatMay25

6:00-9:00pm

Tuba Skinny

SatMay25

10pm

Dwayne Dopsie

$10

SunMay26

2:30-5:30pm

Treme Brass Band

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

SunMay26

6:00-9:00pm

Palmetto Bug Stompers

SunMay26

9:30 pm

Colin Davis & Night People

No Cover

1001 Esplanade Avenue

New Orleans, LA 70116

(504) 949-0038

Next events:

Thursday 05/23/2024,
5:00PM - 7:45PM
Harry Mayronne and Rebecca Leigh
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Thursday 5/23/2024,
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Tom McDermott and Aurora Nealand
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Friday 05/24/2024,
5:00PM - 8:00PM
@ 1001 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans
Ragtime Piano with Adam Rogers
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Friday 05/24/2024,
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Washboard Chaz Blues Trio
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Saturday 05/25/2024,
11:00AM - 2:00PM
Dr Sick Buffa's Bloody Mary Bingo Brunch
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Saturday 05/25/2024,
8:00PM - 11:00PM
Johnny Sansone
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Sunday 05/26/2024,
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Traditional Jazz Brunch w/Some Like It Hot!
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Sunday 05/26/2024,
3:30PM - 6:00PM
Fr Ron and Friends
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Sunday 05/26/2024,
7:00PM - 10:00PM
Steve Pistorius and His Porch Pals
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Monday 05/27/2024,
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Doyle Cooper Jazz
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THAIS CLARK BIRTHDAY BASH WITH THE JAZZSTERS

SNUG HARBOR

UPCOMING EVENTS

Now 7 Nights per Week Again!

NEW SHOW TIMES:

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

APPEARING:

Thu May 23 @ 7:30 pm

THAIS CLARK BIRTHDAY BASH WITH THE JAZZSTERS

Thu May 23 @ 9:30 pm

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

504-949-0696 to purchase tickets

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

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Kevin Louis & Palm Court Jazz Band

2828 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119

Thursday

May 23

7:00 PM

An Evening with Andre Bohren

A piano night at Chickie Wah Wah

TICKETS

Friday

May 24

8:00 PM

Mary Gauthier Featuring Special Guest Jaimee Harris

TICKETS

Saturday

May 25

9:00 PM

TICKETS

Cyril Neville Sunday Residency

TICKETS

Wednesday

May 29

6:00 PM

Phil DeGruy Happy Hour Slot

FREE

Thursday

May 30

7:00 PM

An Evening with Andre Bohren.

A piano night at Chickie Wah Wah

TICKETS

Friday

May 31

9:00 PM

Hawtsies Record Release Party with guest David Torkanowsy on keys

TICKETS

Saturday

Jun 1

9:00 PM

Kirk Joseph’s Musical Odydysey Vol. 2 Brass Band Master Class

Ft.: Roger Lewis (Dirty Dozen), Big Sam Williams, Walter Harris (Pres Hall), Da

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Sunday

Jun 2

8:00 PM

Cyril Neville Sunday Residency

TICKETS

Monday

Jun 3

5:00 PM

David Doucet Happy Hour

FREE

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Lafitte Greenway

Public

Theatre for the BOLD takes on new meaning this spring as The NOLA Project weathers William Shakespeare's THE TEMPEST. Featuring music, dance, fools, lovers, magic, and monsters, this adventurous reimagining is sure to be a feast for the senses!

SHAKESPEARE'S TEMPEST, REIMAGINED is presented in partnership with Friends of Lafitte Greenway and NORD

Lafitte Greenway

2033 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70112-3648, United States

SHAKESPEARE'S TEMPEST, REIMAGINED

2836 Lasalle Street, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70115

Horn Section: Brass Band Thursdays with the Pinettes | 9PM

No cover

Throwback Thursdays Happy Hour with DJ Raj Smoove | 5PM

Bruce "Sunpie" Barnes & The Louisiana Sunspots | 7PM

DJ Legatron Prime Pop-Up Party | 11PM

CubaNOLA: feat. Alexey Marti with DJ Ahí Na' Ma' | 9PM

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The Soul Rotisserie: All Vinyl DJ set with DJ Maxmillion and Jevon Tate | 7PM

Brunch O'Clock: Jazz Edition with Stephen Walker | 10.30AM

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Dew You Tuesdays: Comedy Night with Marc Caesar | 7PM

THE DROP INN JAM SESSION with DC PauL and The DOPEFrIENDS plus Chrishira Perrier | 8PM

Throwback Thursdays with DJ Mikey Offline | 5PM

Horn Section: Brass Band Thursdays with One Shot Brass Band | 9PM

Live from the dew drop inn!

THE DROP INN JAM SESSION with DC PauL and The DOPEFrIENDS plus Erica Falls | 8pm

THE DROP INN Jam Session with DC PauL and The DOPEFrIENDS. New Orleans' Premier Jam Session has a new home, every Wednesday at the Dew Drop Inn. This week featuring Erica Falls. 8pm Doors, 9pm Show

May 22, 2024

NO cover

Horn Section: Brass Band Thursdays with the Pinettes | 9PM

Join us for our weekly brass band night HORN SECTION, this week featuring the PINETTES brass band! 9pm till late.

May 23, 2024

No cover

Throwback Thursdays Happy Hour with DJ Raj Smoove | 5PM

Join us for Happy Hour with throwback tunes from DJ Raj Smoove. Drink specials and bar bites going from 5pm-9pm!

May 23, 2024

Bruce "Sunpie" Barnes & The Louisiana Sunspots | 7PM

This Friday, New Orleans' favorite multi-hyphenate zydeco-blues artist and educator Bruce "Sunpie" Barnes and his band the Louisiana Sunspots hit the Dew Drop Stage. With the Sunspots, Barnes developed his unique blend of zydeco, blues, and Afro-Cuban music he calls “Afro Louisiana.” 7pm Doors | 8pm Show.

May 24, 2024

DJ Legatron Prime Pop-Up Party | 11PM

Just Announced! DJ Legatron Prime, one of the hottest DJ in New Orleans, is hitting the Dew Drop for this first time with a special pop-up event this Friday night! Come get your groove on while Legatron spins the hits. No Cover! 11AM-2AM

May 24, 2024

CubaNOLA: feat. Alexey Marti with DJ Ahí Na' Ma' | 9PM

This Saturday we are back with CubaNOLA's monthly residency at the Dew Drop! This month features percussionist Alexey Marti with DJ Ahí Na' Ma' to keep you dancing all night. 9pm Doors | 10pm Show.

May 25, 2024

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The Soul Rotisserie: All Vinyl DJ set with DJ Maxmillion and Jevon Tate | 7PM

Silver City 504 presents The Soul Rotisserie. One of New Orleans' longest running vinyl nights takes up residence on Sunday evenings at the Drop. Join us for a weekend wind-down full of warm and fuzzy funk, soul, jazz, classic R&B, modern soul, 2-step, and other dusty grooves with crisp cocktails at the bar. 7pm till late.

May 26, 2024

Brunch O'Clock: Jazz Edition with Stephen Walker | 10.30AM

You know what time it is! Join us for Brunch O'Clock: Jazz Edition with Stephen Walker. 10:30am - 3:00pm, with music sets at 11AM & 1PM. Stephen's diverse repertoire, rooted in gospel and branching into jazz, funk, Latin, and contemporary styles, showcases his versatile musicianship. Mentored by Grammy-winning producer and trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis, Stephen has collaborated with luminaries like Harry Connick Jr., Brandford Marsalis, Trombone Shorty, Kermit Ruffins, Deacon John, Herlin Riley, and many more. Don't miss this special performance! Brunch buffet with coffee/tea, gratuity and taxes included, pre-paid at time of booking. Alcoholic and other beverages are optional, sold separately.

May 26, 2024

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Dew You Tuesdays: Comedy Night with Marc Caesar | 7PM

Dew You Tuesdays. The Dew Drop Inn's weekly Comedy Night Hosted by Mark Caesar with DJ Novi. Special Guests this week: TBA. 7pm - 10pm.

May 28, 2024

THE DROP INN JAM SESSION with DC PauL and The DOPEFrIENDS plus Chrishira Perrier | 8PM

THE DROP INN Jam Session with DC PauL and The DOPEFrIENDS. New Orleans' Premier Jam Session has a new home, every Wednesday at the Dew Drop Inn. Special Guest this week Chrishira Perrier. Open Mic Sign-Up begins at 8pm. First songs at 9pm. No Cover. 21+ Kitchen Open til 10pm.

May 29, 2024

Throwback Thursdays with DJ Mikey Offline | 5PM

Join us for Happy Hour with throwback tunes from DJ Mikey Offline. Drink Specials from 5pm-9pm!

May 30, 2024

Horn Section: Brass Band Thursdays with One Shot Brass Band | 9PM

Join us for our weekly brass band night HORN SECTION, this week featuring the One Shot Brass Band! 9pm - 12am.

May 30, 2024

NATIONAL YUCATÁN SHRIMP DAY

New Orleans Black Pride Presents: Exclusive Vibes Pool Party | 2PM

Celebrate Pride Weekend with New Orleans Black Pride's Vibes Pool Party at Dew Drop Inn's Haven Pool Club! Get ready to soak up the sun and chill by the pool with good music and great company.

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 TAFFY DAY | MAY 23

May 23rd celebrates a mouth-watering confection on National Taffy Day. Taffy candy has been made and sold for many years and has become a favorite souvenir of many vacationers.

Salt water taffy in was invented 1883 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Confectioners make this sweet treat using boiled sugar and butter. They stretch and pull the concoction until it is a chewy consistency that can be rolled and cut. The flavors range from buttery to tart to sweet. There is a flavor for everyone, and it seems like they introduce a new one each year, too. Taffy's colorful displays entice children and adults alike. And they have been doing so for generations. At one time, candy shops and pharmacies sold penny candy, and taffy was one of the many tempting options we could choose from. However, those days are now long gone.

With summer just around the corner, seasonal candy shops are stocking up their latest selections. With so many flavors to choose from, it's often hard to decide which ones to pick. That's why they often offer flavors swirled together to help us narrow it down. But we're still enticed by the variety and the colors.

On Deck for May 23, 2024

National Days

NATIONAL TAFFY DAY

NATIONAL LUCKY PENNY DAY

On Deck for May 24, 2024

National Days

BROTHER'S DAY

NATIONAL ROAD TRIP DAY

NATIONAL COOLER DAY

NATIONAL SCAVENGER HUNT DAY

NATIONAL DON’T FRY DAY

NATIONAL ESCARGOT DAY

AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN DAY

NATIONAL WYOMING DAY

What is the smallest computer?

The Smallest Computer in the World Fits On a Grain of Rice

Jun 30, 2018 — Researchers at the University of Michigan just created the world's smallest computer (again).

May 23rd Celebrated History

1895

Three new balls were insufficient to complete a game between the Louisville Colonels and the Brooklyn Bridegrooms. After three innings, no balls remained and after an 8-minute delay of the game, umpire William Betts called the game giving Brooklyn a 9-0 championship win.

1911

After 17 years of construction, President William Taft presided over the New York Public Library dedication.

1934

The notorious bank-robbing duo known as Bonnie and Clyde died in a shootout with police in Bienville Parish, Louisiana.

1962

Drs. Ronald A. Malt and J. McKhann led a team of surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston in the first successful reattachment of a human limb. They performed the surgery on a 12-year-old boy whose arm was severed by a train.

May 23rd Celebrated Birthdays

Margaret Fuller - 1810

Humanity is divided between men, women, and Margaret Fuller. ~ Edgar Allan Poe

A woman of many firsts, one of her most noted and last achievements was becoming the first American female war correspondent to write under combat conditions. She worked for the New York Herald Tribune assigned to Italy to report on the revolutions. However, when Fuller returned in 1850, she died tragically in a shipwreck.

James Buchanan Eads - 1820

The American civil engineer designed the first bridge (Eads Bridge) to cross the Mississippi River south of the Missouri River. He also designed a jetty system that caused the river to cut a deeper channel which in turn allowed a better flow of traffic up and down the Mississippi River.

Jeralean Talley - 1899

Born in Montrose, Georgia, Jeralean Talley lived to 116 years, 25 days. At the time she was the oldest living person in the world. When she was born William McKinley was president. At her death in 2015, Barack Obama was in second term as president.

S. Donald Stookey - 1915

The American chemist and inventor developed many types of glass while working at Corning. During his career, Stookey claimed more than 60 patents.

Leo Kornalijnslijper

royal st 1940s

New Orleans' Classic Memories: 1718 -1964

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For many "Classic N'arlinians", a Bunny (Bunn) Matthews comic says it all.

Derby Gisclair

New Orleans Police Station

The Fourth Precinct police station was located on the corner of Marais and Orleans Streets in the rear of the city. This undated photograph was labeled "Fourth District Police Station," and shows several officers with their patrol wagon. But it is the Egyptian styled building with the winged sun disks over the doors and windows and the palm capital columns that flank the entrance that have me wondering about this building and its origins.

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At the beach, at the beach…..

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New Orleans Music Census Launches , Calling All Voices to Shape the Future of New Orleans Music Policy

NEW ORLEANS — Today marks the kickoff of the New Orleans Music Census, an ambitious endeavor spearheaded by the Mayor’s Office of Nighttime Economy to collect comprehensive data about the local music ecosystem. With the aim of delving deep into the heartbeat of our city, this initiative promises to be a game-changer, harnessing data to amplify the voices of those who shape our musical landscape. The census will be accepting responses at musiccensus.org/nola starting May 14 through May 31.

The goal of this study is to collect information that will assist with data-driven policy change so that we can better understand and support the local music ecosystem. The census will look at everyone from musicians to venue owners to sound engineers to festival buyers to vinyl manufacturers and everything in between.

“As the birthplace of modern music, we recognize how important our culture bearers are to keeping New Orleans vibrant," said Director of Nighttime Economy Howie Kaplan. "This study will serve as a roadmap for how the City can best support them.”

"It is critical that we hear from as many individuals as possible, from all corners of the local music scene," said Nighttime Economy Policy & Outreach Manager Julia Heath, emphasizing the importance of community participation. "Our office is committed to driving meaningful change that will support what our city is the most known for: its music."

In partnership with Sound Music Cities, a renowned firm known for its expertise in music ecosystem studies, the New Orleans Music Census joins a prestigious cohort of 20 cities nationwide, including iconic music destinations like Nashville, TN and Washington, D.C. This collaboration ensures that our efforts are not solitary but part of a collective endeavor to elevate the status of music as a cornerstone of our cultural identity.

By teaming up with community partners, including the Ella Project, Offbeat Magazine, StayLocal and Sinking City Records, the New Orleans Music Census will a cast a wide net, engaging with local venues, musicians, music non-profits and other stakeholders that are instrumental in our city's vibrant musical tapestry. Through interviews and surveys, Nighttime Economy aims to capture the nuanced realities of those who contribute to our nightlife economy, shedding light on both the triumphs and tribulations they face.

"The music census is a vital tool for gathering and publishing data that will inform the public and provide a pathway forward on how best to align resources that benefit the members of our art and music community and strengthen our creative industries and cultural ecosystem for all who live in and visit New Orleans,” said Co-Founder of the Ella Project Ashlye Keaton.

To learn more about the New Orleans Music Census, please visit nola.gov/night.

Louisiana State Archives

The #LouisianaStateArchives is excited to announce our highly anticipated new exhibition, “America’s Last Fair: The 1984 Louisiana World Exposition”, opening Monday, March 4, and on display through Friday, December 13, 2024.

The exhibition showcases the creative engineering and artistic talent of countless Louisianans who entertained visitors from May 12-November 12, 1984. We look forward to sharing memories from the ‘84 Expo with you, so mark your calendars for a date with the Archives! #americaslastfair #worldsfairs #neworleanshistory #seymoredfair

Monet New Orleans Location

Scottish Rite Temple

619 Carondelet St # 621, New Orleans, LA, United States. 70130

⭐ Monet: The Immersive Experience is a 360º digital art exhibition that invites you to step into the world of the French painter Claude Monet, one of the greatest artistic geniuses of the nineteenth century.

🚨 We’re open! Get your tickets now! 🚨

🎁 Treat your friends and family to a gift card, click here 🎁

Tickets for Monet: The Immersive Experience in New Orleans

🎫 Standard Admission - includes entry to the experience

Adult (13+)
Child (4-12)
Senior (65+), Student (13-26), or Military - valid ID required
Family Bundle (min. 4 tickets, of which max. 2 adults)
Group Bundle (min. 8 tickets)

🎫 VIP Admission - includes entry to the experience plus entry to the VR experience* with skip-the-line + a poster

VIP Adult (13+)
VIP Child (4-12)

*For Standard Admission only ticket holders, entry to the VR experience can be purchased separately on-site

Add-ons:

↪️ Make Your Tickets Flex - upgrade to Flex and go to the experience at any time on your selected date (add one Flex ticket per guest)

🛍️ Add-on Merchandise Bundle - includes Monet playing cards, pencil case tin, and a keychain

📷 Add-on Photo Opportunity - includes a photo in our green screen where you will be able to choose between several Monet-themed backgrounds

Kenner Heritage Park

Prime Time Fashions, 320 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA 70062-7630, United States

800 Metairie Rd, Metairie, LA 70005

Champagne At The Museum

May 24th. 5-7 pm

The Mardi Gras Museum for Costumes & Culture

Cocktail Attire

Champagne, King Cake & lite bites

Benefitting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

JOIN US for some

special TASTINGS!

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FRIDAY, May 24

3:00 - 6:00 pm

SATURDAY, May 25

Noon - 2:00 pm

Langenstein's Old Metairie

Join us for some special tastings at Langenstein's Old Metairie this weekend.

On FRIDAY we will have a special tasting of OXBOW SMALL BATCH WHITE RUM.

And on SATURDAY we will be tasting THREADCOUNT RED BLEND & SAUVIGNON BLANC.

Join us this weekend in Old Metairie!

OLD METAIRIE

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

Sun: 7:00am to 7:00pm

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

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

Tennessee never "felt" so good. Yes, lots of felt, a fair amount of tongue planted firmly in the cheek and some creative thinking have gone into the Tennessee Williams Theatre Company's next outing opening this weekend for "THE FELT MENAGERIE," Friday to Sunday The spoof on several of Williams' famous themes and characters sees Blanche Dubious heading into a gathering of Southern ladies who can't be counted on for their kindness to strangers. There's Amanda Wingwaffle, Big Paw Paw, Violet Vengeable and Maggie the Cat, brought to life by the clever talents (and hands) of members of the company. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday with tickets starting at $30 and runs an additional weekend at the New Marigny Theatre Church of Arts and Sciences.

Week 3 - New Marigny Theatre at Church of Arts & Sciences May 24-26

TODAY AT 11 PM – 2 AM

Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers

Blue Nile

Kermit's Treme Mother In Law Lounge.

An All-Star lineup of New Orleans artists pays tribute to Bob Dylan on his 83rd birthday!

Date & Time

Fri, May 24, 2024 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Venue Details

The Broadside

600 North Broad Street

New Orleans, Louisiana 70119

· 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

Swirl Wine Bar & Market

3143 Ponce de Leon Street

New Orleans, LA 7

Krewe of Black and Gold

GIVEAWAY ALERT!

The Spirit of Louisiana Jazz Funeral and Second Line has been created to provide catharsis to those who lost loved ones during the pandemic when funerals were restricted, and an opportunity to show gratitude to those whose brought us through the pandemic and hurricane recovery efforts. Admission is free.

This event is funded in part by Krewe of Black and Gold memberships, starting at $25. We're giving away a free VIP membership ($50 value) that includes a Krewe of Black & Gold Founding Member's coin, lapel pin and second line handkerchief.

How to enter:

1. Share this original post (public setting.)

2. Tag one or more friends to invite them to join us.

The winner will be announced on May 18, with VIP package available for pickup at the event or via mail.

To follow event updates and add to your calendar, click https://www.facebook.com/events/7654674994554463/

An authentic jazz funeral and second line.

This event is a very special way to bid farewell to loved ones lost. Participation in the funeral and second line procession is free and open to the public. Participants are welcome to carry photos or mementos of the people they wish to honor, and may opt to wear custom t-shirts paying homage to those lost. It’s also an opportunity to witness an authentic New Orleans jazz funeral and second line procession and to learn about this revered and deeply-rooted cultural tradition.

An opportunity to show gratitude to front line workers.

The Spirit of Louisiana Jazz Funeral and Second Line provides the community a way to show respect and appreciation for all of the front line workers and essential personnel whose dedication brought us through the pandemic and recent catastrophic hurricanes. This includes all the healthcare workers and supporting staff, first responders, law enforcement, firefighters, elected officials and government employees, waste management, utility linemen and other essential employees, faith-based and community service organizations and volunteers, and the media who worked tirelessly to keep us informed. Collectively, they represent the courage, selflessness and heroism that helped bring all of us through incredibly challenging times. These workers and the public are all invited to come together to be part of the second line procession to experience the outpouring of community gratitude.

A celebration of our culture and culture bearers.

The Spirit of Louisiana Jazz Funeral and Second Line will also shine a spotlight on our local culture bearers, including New Orleans brass bands, Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs and Mardi Gras Indians, with Young Men Olympian Junior Benevolent Association’s President Norman Dixon serving as an authenticity advisor to ensure that the event remains true to the rich heritage and culture of the Jazz Funeral and Second Line traditions.

Weekends only through May 19th. Cool Zoo is closed from 1PM - 2PM.

Beat the Heat

Make a Splash at Cool Zoo!

The wet and wild, kid-friendly fun starts with a 750-foot lazy river and continues with a huge alligator water slide, spider monkey soakers, water-spitting snakes and more splash-worthy activities. Best of all, it’s right beside the animals inside Audubon Zoo.

So, bring your little animals to learn more about ours — and stay cool all summer long.

Cool Zoo reopens

Tickets Now on Sale.

Purchase online today!

Plan Your Summer Adventure

Cool Zoo Operational Schedule - Summer 2024
May 25, 2024 – August 4, 2024 – Open Daily
August 10, 2024 – September 1, 2024 – Open Weekends Only (Sat. & Sun.)
September 2, 2024 (Labor Day) – Open for Final Day

Tickets are available for Session 1 and Session 2:

Session 1 : 10AM-1PM

Session 2: 2PM-5PM

*Cool Zoo is closed from 1PM - 2PM.

Last Entry to the Zoo is at 4:30PM

Last ticket sold at 4:00PM

6500 Magazine Street

New Orleans, LA 70118

(504) 861-2537

WESTWEGO MOVIE NIGHTS CONTINUE!

Saturday, May 25 at 7:00 p.m.

Westwego Cultural Center

177 Sala Avenue

$5 Movies for All Ages

Purchase In Person or Online

Free for Kids Ages 3 and Under--Enjoy pre-show activities, games & raffles

Pizza and drinks for sale --Popcorn is free with all drink purchases

Doors open at 6 p.m. Showtime at 7 p.m.

4124 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70115

FROM THE WILD AND CRAZY MIND

OF STEVE MARTIN –

PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE

It’s not only Picasso and Einstein in the building, its two of the greatest minds of the 20th Century meeting in a Paris bar to muse on the century’s achievements and prospects in Picasso at the Lapin Agile, an absurd comedy written by Steve Martin. Directed by Anysia Genre, Picasso is Playmakers Theater’s next production which opens May 18 and runs through June 2.

In his first comedy for the stage, the popular actor plays fast and loose with fact, fame, and fortune as the two geniuses join a bizarre mix of bar patrons -- including a final surprise guest – to propel the plot along.

Picasso at the Lapin Agile runs Saturday May 18 through Sunday June 2. Saturday performances are at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 and available at the BonTempsTix.com link below.

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MAY

Picasso At The Lapin Agile

May 25, 2024 at 7:00 PM CDT

Playmakers Theater

Covington, LA

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MAY

Picasso At The Lapin Agile

May 26, 2024 at 2:00 PM CDT

Playmakers Theater

Covington, LA

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JUN

Picasso At The Lapin Agile

Jun 1, 2024 at 7:00 PM CDT

Playmakers Theater

Covington, LA

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Picasso At The Lapin Agile

Jun 2, 2024 at 2:00 PM CDT

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Gretna Farmer’s Market

Event Date:

Saturday

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Join us for food & drink, music, a farmers market, and a cookware and book sale! Popup and Market are free to the public, half-off museum admission with a purchase from the Market! Saturday, May 25th, 10 am-2 pm in the Gumbo Garden.

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!

New Orleans Jazz Club

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

'Mozart Meets Puccini' in a spirited program presented by the Symphony Chorus of New Orleans

BY DEAN M. SHAPIRO

The Symphony Chorus of New Orleans presents "music for the masses" in more than one sense this weekend, with a program of music written for religious services that's also likely to appeal to plenty of local music lovers.

The roughly 50-member chorus, under the direction of Steven Edwards, will sing two Masses in a concert whimsically titled “Mozart Meets Puccini,” even though the composers lived a hundred years apart.

Mozart’s 16-minute “Missa Brevis (short Mass) in C-major” will feature four soloists in all four voice categories. Puccini’s 45-minute “Messa di Gloria (glorious Mass)” will spotlight two male soloists.

Both pieces will be sung in the original Latin.

The concert will take place at St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church in the Lower Garden District. A 22-piece orchestral ensemble featuring string, wind, brass and percussion players from the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra will accompany the performance.

“What’s really unique about these two pieces is that both composers were around 20 years old when they wrote them,” Edwards said. The Mozart Mass, he noted, is believed to have premiered on Easter Sunday 1776. The Puccini Mass was performed only once in 1880 as a music school graduation piece, then went dormant for 70 years. It was rediscovered in the 1950s.

“Puccini was in line to become the town musician in Lucca (Italy) which members of his family had been for generations, but he didn’t want the job," Edwards said. "He didn’t want to be a church musician. He wanted to be an opera composer. And he did. He became one of the greatest.”

Both Masses follow basically the same themes, the glorification of Christ. Each has five movements, but the Mozart piece has an interesting twist: “Its nickname is the ‘Sparrow Mass’ because, in one of the passages, there are these fingerings on the violins that sound like a bird chirping,” Edwards said.

Free Admission to Contemporary Arts Center

Mozart Meets Puccini

WHEN: 3 p.m. Sunday (May 26)

WHERE: St. Mary's Assumption Catholic Church

923 Josephine Street (at Constance)

TICKETS: $15-$75

INFO: symphonychorus.org

11:00 am - 5:00 pm

FREE

Contemporary Arts Center

900 Camp Street New Orleans LA 70130

Join us here at Palmettos on Sundays from

10 am to 3 pm for an authentic

Louisiana Jazz Brunch.

1901 Bayou Ln,

Slidell, LA 70458-3227

JAZZ BRUNCH HOURS

SUN0AY

10 am – 3 pm

Prefer to make your reservation via phone?

Give us a call at (985) 643-0050.

Secret Garden Tour by Patio Planters: Sunday, May 26

Visit patios and courtyards in private French Quarter homes
noon - 4pm
Tickets may be purchased online for $35 (which is fee-inclusive) or purchased the day of the event (if available) for $40.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to purchase tickets online in advance as it usually sells out.
Tickets may be picked up May 26th at The Cabildo in Jackson Square, 701 Chartres St, under the alcove from 11am – 3pm.
French Quarter homeowners are graciously opening their courtyards for viewing during a self-guided walking tour for this one-day-only event.
The casual stroll offers a glimpse into how designers and residents take advantage of small spaces, adorned with greenery and flora to provide cool hideaways suited to the New Orleans climate.
Due to narrow entrances, maneuvering strollers or wheelchairs may be difficult. Rain or shine.

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.

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, May 20

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.

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

Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans

NOLA Jitterbugs

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

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!

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

https://www.brennansneworleans.com/

Brennan's presents...

4 Course Dinner paired with hand-selected wines by Brennan's Wine Director, Sam Bortugno

Tuesday, May 28th, 7:00PM-10:00PM, at Brennan's

Enjoy an intimate 4 course dinner featuring Executive Chef Ryan Hacker's wine inspired menu.

[Ticket Price Includes Gratuity]

Guest Arrival and Seating in Brennan's Wine Cellar, 7PM:

FIRST COURSE

Lightly Cured Scallop [Crushed Avocado, Serrano, Summer Truffle]

paired with AR Lenoble Intense "Mag 19" Champagne FR

SECOND COURSE

Crispy Veal Sweetbreads [Roasted stone fruit, Arugula, Brown Butter Vinaigrette]

paired with Max Richter Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Grosses Gewachs Riesling Mosel DE 2019

THIRD COURSE

Roasted Lamb Loin [Confit Cherry Tomatoes, Potato Rösti, Morel Cream]

paired with Château Pavie Saint Émilion Grand Cru FR 2005

FOURTH COURSE

Miso Caramel Tart [Apricot, Caramelized Milk Crumble, Almond Cream]

paired with Maculan Breganze Torcolato Passito Vento IT 2020

More information

Brennan's

417 Royal Street

New Orleans, LA 70130

Event details

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

$252 per ticket

Brennan's

417 Royal Street

New Orleans, LA 70130

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

(504) 733-2248

7 PM

Latin Night at Rock n Bowl

Mid-City Lanes Rock n Bowl

3000 S. CARROLTON AVE

New Orleans, LA 70118

Tickets

Mid-City Lanes Rock n Bowl

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

Public

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

2 PM – 7 PM

Lafreniere Park Farmers Arts Market

3000 Downs Blvd,

Metairie, LA 70003-3957,

United States

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

New Orleans, LA 70179

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

MUSEUM

10 am–5 pm, Tuesday–Sunday*

BESTHOFF SCULPTURE GARDEN

10 am–6 pm, Seven Days a Week

CAFE NOMA

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

Philip Melancon

Gennifer Flowers' Kelsto Club

Wednesday Speakeasy at 7 …

720 St Louis, Across from Antoine’s

. . . No Cover

Did you know...

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

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

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

1 PM – 5 PM

German Coast

Farmers Market-

Westbank Bridge Park

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

Ready to dive into a candid conversation about mental health? Come out May 30^th at 5:30 pm for an exclusive Candid Conversation event tailored for young adults.

Enjoy some delightful ice cream while you tune in with our guest speaker and Public Health Clinical Director, Dr. Jordan Vaughn, as she gives insights and conversation about mental health within young adults in the city of New Orleans. Limited seats available!

Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect, share, and learn valuable insights. This event will be hosted in Old Road Coffee at 2024 Bayou Road. Please reserve your seat here while they're still available and embark on a journey toward mental well-being with us!

Can't wait to see you there! If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

NATIONAL VOTIVE SHRINE of OUR LADY of PROMPT SUCCOR | 2701 STATE STREET | NEW ORLEANS, LA 70118 US

The Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival celebrates the rich traditions of southwest Louisiana.

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation presents the 2024 Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival, celebrating the rich musical traditions of Southwestern Louisiana. This year, we’re presenting Louisiana’s indigenous sounds outdoors and indoors at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center, 1225 N. Rampart Street in New Orleans.

WHEN

May 31, 2024 and June 1, 2024

WHERE

George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center – 1225 N. Rampart Street, New Orleans, 70116

LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, MAY 31

Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival Kickoff Concert with Sheryl Cormier & the Cajun Sounds and Jourdan Thibodeaux at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center (1225 N. Rampart Street)

Doors at 6:00pm

7:00pm to 8:00pm – Sheryl Cormier & the Cajun Sounds

8:30pm to 9:30pm – Jourdan Thibodeaux

$10 – Buy Tickets

SATURDAY, JUNE 1

Free and Open to the Public – Doors open at 2:00pm

3:00pm to 4:00pm – Waylon Thibodeaux

4:30pm to 5:30pm – Rosie Ledet

6:00pm to 7:00pm – Rockin’ Dopsie Jr.

7:30pm to 8:30pm – Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie

No recording. Please, no audio or video recording of any performances at the festival.

The Louisiana Cajun Zydeco Festival is a presentation of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation. Our broadcast partner is WWOZ New Orleans 90.7 FM.

The Symphony Book Fair is Back!

The LPO Volunteers return with the 71st annual Symphony Book Fair sale from Friday, May 31st through Sunday, June 2nd. Thousands of selections from books to music to artwork and more will be at your fingers all at very low prices. All proceeds from the Symphony Book Fair support your LPO!

Our big 71th! annual Symphony Book Fair sale at the UNO Arena Book Fair is back in the spacious UNO Arena!

Friday, May 31 through Sunday June 2, 2024

at the University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena

6801 Franklin Ave

New Orleans, LA 70122

(same location as last time)

Plenty of Free parking – enter from Franklin Avenue

Enter the sale under Ramp 1 (which faces Franklin Ave)

Hours:

Friday 9am-8pm

$20 Admission charge for best selection on first day only from 9am-3pm only,

free admission after 3pm

Saturday 9am-6pm, free admission

Sunday 9am-4pm, free admission

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

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

Coming May 31st & June 1st 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:

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

Parking is FREE and onsite.

NOLA River Fest- Saturday, June 1

~ New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave

~ In addition to providing a variety of local cuisine and music performances, the Jazz Museum hosts several educational panels, walking tours, and children’s activities focused on the seafood industry, coastal restoration, and sustainability.

~12:00 - 1:00 (Second line starting in Jackson Square) with Treme Lafitte Brass Band featuring the N'awlins D'awlins Baby Dolls & Big Queen Mary Kay of the Original Wild Tchoupitoulas Indians

1pm - 2:40pm – Egg Yolk Jubilee

2pm - 2:40pm: Grayhawk Perkins & Friends

3pm - 3:40pm. George Brown Band

4pm - 4:40pm - Jason Neville Funky Soul Band

5pm- 5:40pm – Britney Chauntae

6pm - 7pm: Bobby Rush

Join us at the Southern Food & Beverage Museum, on June 1st from 2-4 pm for the unveiling of our newest Culinary Heritage Sign Gallery addition: the Aunt Sally Praline sign! Bring the kids

for a fun praline-making craft demo and enjoy complimentary coffee and pralines. Don't miss this tasty event!

1504 Oretha Castle Haley, New Orleans, Louisiana

Please join us to commemorate the extraordinary life of

Maestro Robert Lyall

General and Artistic Director of New Orleans Opera

1998-2021

Marigny Opera House

725 St. Ferdinand Street

Sunday, June 2, 2024

Program at 3:00 p.m. with reception to follow.

RSVP

CITY OF NEW ORLEANS ANNOUNCES MONTHLY AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT INFORMATION SESSIONS

NEW ORLEANS — On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) into law. The $1.9 trillion package is designed to directly combat the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts to states and municipalities. The City of New Orleans received $388 million in ARPA funds, and as of February 2024, $245 million has been spent and another $48.5 million has been obligated, representing 76 percent of the City’s total appropriation.

The ARPA Implementation Team will begin holding monthly ARPA Information Sessions at libraries throughout New Orleans. The information sessions will be an opportunity to share updates on ARPA funded projects, share upcoming funding opportunities, answer questions from stakeholders and connect New Orleanians with agencies who have received ARPA funds. Details on the information sessions are included below.

June Information Sessions:

June 3, 5 - 7 p.m. East New Orleans Regional Library (5641 Read Blvd.) – Large Meeting Room
June 4, 5 - 7 p.m. Algiers Regional Library (3014 Holiday Dr.) – Small Meeting Room
June 4, 5 - 7 p.m. Milton H. Latter Library (5120 St Charles Ave.) – Dining Room
June 5, 5 - 7 p.m. Robert E. Smith Library (6301 Canal Blvd.) – Meeting Room
June 6, 5 - 7 p.m. Nora Navra Library (3001 Gentilly Blvd.) – Meeting Room

The ARPA Implementation Project Management Office (ARPA PMO) was established in the Fall of 2023 to ensure ARPA funds are spent in full compliance with federal guidelines and to support Departments in spending their ARPA allocations. The ARPA PMO provides oversight, risk assessment, management and monitoring compliance of ARPA funds to ensure projects are designed to be on time and meet goals and compliance mandates.

For further information and updates on the City's ARPA investments and initiatives, contact City’s ARPA team at arpa@nola.gov or visit the official website at nola.gov/arpa/.

Kick-Off NOWFE at Brennan's!

Tuesday, June 4 / 5:30-7:30 pm

Hosted by Brennan’s and Folio Fine Wines

Champagne • Oysters + Caviar • Sabering!

Guests will be greeted with a glass of bubbles, followed by a Champagne sabering, PLUS an opportunity for guests to personally learn how to saber and be inducted into the Confrérie du Sabre d’Or as Sabreur.

417 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA

Interactive Folio Fine Wines Champagne tasting.

The Ticket price includes (1) complimentary tasting of each Champagne

Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve NV

Piper-Heidieck Rosé Sauvage NV

Brennan’s Private Label Piper-Heidsieck Essential

These Champagnes will also be available for purchase by the bottle during the event.

Sabering Lesson and Membership Add-on: $125

Ticket Price Includes Heavy Passed Appetizers + Oyster Bar!

Pimento Cheese Arancini with Tomato Jam

Chickpea Panisse with Sheep’s Milk Feta & Marinated Cucumber

Steak Tartare with Candied Red Onion & Toasted Cornbread

Housemade Boudin with Horseradish Mustard

Smoked Fish Beignets with Comeback Sauce

Oyster Bar: Gulf Oysters with Chive Mignonette & Cajun Caviar

NOWFE Kick-Off Ticket Price: $119

Purchase a Ticket

Click here to reserve a space!

Grande Krewe Friends!

Join us for our Bruichladdich Scotch Whisky Master Class just in time for Father's Day!

Embark on a journey through the rich heritage and unparalleled craftsmanship of Bruichladdich, where every drop tells a story and every sip is an experience to savor. Led by Shannon from Rémy-Cointreau, this guided tasting is your passport to unlocking the secrets of Bruichladdich's exceptional whiskies. Gain insights into the distillation process, maturation techniques, and flavor profiles as you journey through our hand-selected lineup.

A Victorian distillery reimagined for the future

Since Bruichladdich’s resurrection in 2001, they set course to be pioneers, provocateurs and change makers. Reconnecting the land and the dram, re-evaluating the prescribed ‘rules’ of the industry, questioning where flavour comes from and understanding why agricultural ecosystems are important.

From the flagship Bruichladdich single malt range, showcasing the classic, floral and elegant Bruichladdich house style, to the peated and heavyweight Port Charlotte single malt, each dram is a symphony of flavors waiting to be savored. Slàinte mhath!

This special evening is limited to 12 participants so sign up today! Only $45 per person!

American Italian Cultural Center

Piazza d'Italia, New Orleans

Tickets · $25 - $100

www.eventbrite.com/e/opera-in-the-piazza-2024-tickets-867687866767

Public

· Anyone on or off Facebook

Join us for an enchanting evening of breathtaking Opera performances under the stars at Opera in the Piazza 2024!

Opera in the Piazza 2024

Get ready for a night of enchanting melodies under the stars! Join us for Opera in the Piazza 2024 where talented singers will grace the stage with their incredible voices. Let the music transport you to another world as you enjoy this in-person event in the heart of the city. Whether you're an opera aficionado or just looking for a magical night out, this is an experience not to be missed. Bring your loved ones and immerse yourself in the beauty of live opera. Save the date and get ready to be swept off your feet!

Opera in the Piazza is presented by the American Italian Cultural Center.

Performances arranged and directed by Todd Simmons, former Director of the New Orleans Opera Association, and current General Manager of the Jefferson Performing Arts Center.

General admission ticket holders, please bring your folding chairs.

Food and Beverage vendors will be on site.

VIP ticket holders will be given preferred seating; no need to bring chairs; food and beverages will also be offered in the Renaissance Room at the American Italian Cultural Center.

Please note, this event will be CASHLESS.

ALL SALES ARE FINAL.

Steamboat Natchez

Duration: 2 hr

Public

Fundraiser benefitting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Louisiana & Mississippi.

Festive event celebrating LLS’ 75th Anniversary! French 75, other libations, soft drinks & lite bites. Cruise after event optional. Jazz music.

Ticket link below:

https://neworleansexperiences.net/checkout/.

Margarita Bergen

Darlings, your captain commands to get ready to SAIL INTO SUMMER RT Luncheon on 6/21 at the Southern Yacht

Club. Details will follow!

On Friday, June 21st from 6:00 – 8:00 PM, International House celebrates the advent of sultry summer with reverence and Vodou mystique found only in this

impossibly interesting city.

For centuries, the Summer Solstice has been celebrated worldwide, marking a time of transition and renewal.

But, today, we’re the only hotel in the world that honors this sacred time with a local blend of Haitian Vodou, Catholicism, Native American tradition and Masonic mystery - paired, of course, with an extraordinary cocktails.

Kindly join us - dressed in white - for a fascinating evening. The rhythm of drums. A fascinating Priestess. This Creole World brought vividly to life. This beguiling Solstice celebration has happened annually for 150 years - first by legendary Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau and now by the remarkable Priestess Sallie Ann Glassman.