ALL SOULS DAY

Every year on November 2nd, All Souls Day commemorates baptized Christians who are believed to be in purgatory. The day is also known as the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed.

Both All Souls Day and the Day of the Dead honor the souls of the dearly departed. However, they are not the same and there are major differences between the two. The Day of the Dead began in Mexico. This day focuses on a celebration of the departed. It’s also a day the living try to briefly reunite with their lost loved ones.

On All Souls Day, Catholics are encouraged to pray for the souls of their loved ones. They do this because their souls might be in purgatory. This is a temporary place of punishment that sinners are waiting to be purified of their sins before ascending to heaven. The idea of purgatory came about during the Middle Ages in 1170. The teaching stems from a verse in the book of 2 Maccabees, which is included in the Catholic Bible. Roman Catholics teach that souls end up in purgatory when they are not in a perfect state of grace and communion with God when they die.

All Souls Day is not observed by most Protestant denominations, as they do not believe in purgatory. Some protestant churches, however, such as the Anglicans observe the day by praying for the dead.

VA Secretary visits New Orleans; focus on needs of caregivers of Veterans

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough holds roundtable discussion with caregivers of Veterans to learn more about their challenges and needs.

WHAT:           Remarks and Media Availability with VA Secretary Denis McDonough

Bio: https://www.va.gov/opa/bios/secva.asp

WHEN:         Friday, November 3, 2023, 11:20 a.m.

WHERE:        Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System

2400 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119 

NOTE:           This event is RSVP only and participants must be in place 15 minutes prior to the availability.

RSVP:            Bobbi Gruner, cell: (214) 970-6293, vaco80e7@mail.va.gov

Jennifer Roy, cell: (469) 703-0989, vaco80e7@mail.va.gov

BACKGROUND: 

During National Family Caregivers Month in November, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) honors and recognizes the caregivers of Veterans for their invaluable health care and the critical role they play in caring for Veterans every day.

On April 18, 2023, the President signed an Executive Order to expand access to affordable, high-quality care and provide support for care workers and family caregivers. This executive order includes more than 50 directives for agencies across the government.

As of October 12, 2023, more than 55,660 unique family caregivers enrolled in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) and 18,970 unique caregivers enrolled in the Program of General Caregiver Support Services (PGCSS). These participants benefit from the program’s supports and services across the country and in eligible territories.

Breeze Airways has inaugurated a new seasonal route from New Orleans to Fort Myers, Florida.

Fares on the new nonstop flights begin at $39 one-way, if booked by November 7 for travel by February 13, 2024.

The flight, announced in July, is offered in winter and spring on Thursdays and Sundays.

Breeze also offers service from New Orleans to Bentonville-Fayetteville, Arkansas; Charleston, South Carolina; Louisville, Kentucky; Norfolk, Virginia; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina; Richmond, Virginia; as well as seasonal service to Hartford, Connecticut; Jacksonville, Florida; Los Angeles, California; Orlando, Florida; Savannah, Georgia; and Tulsa, Oklahoma.

“We’re happy to add our 14th destination from our base of operations in in New Orleans,” Breeze Airways’ President Tom Doxey said in a news release. “This new route will allow guests to more easily and affordably travel from the Big Easy to the Sunshine State and enjoy the wonderful beaches that Fort Myers has to offer this winter.”

At Her New Restaurant, Chef Blake Cressey Sets the Bar for New-School New Orleans Food

Now open in Riverbend, Blake’s Place blends classic New Orleans comfort food with modern Creole Italian cuisine

by Clair Lorell 

Photography by Randy Schmidt

 Blake Cressey may have started small — selling hot plates out of her home nearly 10 years ago — but with her new restaurant, she’s proving her ability to continuously set the standard for crowd-pleasing, new-school New Orleans comfort food.

Cressey recently opened Blake’s Place, her biggest venture yet, at 724 Dublin Street in New Orleans’s Riverbend neighborhood. She looked for a space for her “first true semi-fine-dining establishment” for almost a year, landing on the New Orleans-style shotgun home that was once a Mexican restaurant called La Mansion. Despite the restaurant undergoing a major restoration, Cressey says, she still wanted a “cozy, New Orleans house vibe.” A house in New Orleans is one “you’ll never forget,” she adds.

Cressey, a born and raised New Orleanian, is the chef and owner behind Tasty Treat, which she first opened as a food truck in 2014 before expanding with a separate restaurant in 2017. The truck, and eventually the counter-service storefront, was known for hot plates featuring stuffed fried catfish and shrimp, broccoli smothered in crawfish cheese sauce, and Blake’s wings, lavishly seasoned and still a customer favorite today. Cressey refers to the “Tasty Treat experience” as one in which diners could expect to overindulge in great-tasting, large-quantity portions of what she calls “Trendy Foods,” dishes that catch your eye on social media but “captivate your heart” once you’ve tasted them.

Social media has been integral to Cressey building a following — she’s used it to launch a cookware line, Chef Blake Cookware, host a local food festival tied to Minority Mental Health Awareness Month called Get Ya Mind Right Festival, and now, to introduce her new restaurant. Though she closed Tasty Treat in 2021 after Hurricane Ida, Cressey’s been pleased with the reception to Blake’s Place, which blends her style of Creole comfort food with an Italian influence, resulting in dishes like chicken Marsala and the Dumaine Treat, a linguine Alfredo topped with Louisiana catfish, Gulf shrimp, and “Blake’s Riverwalk sauce,” which incorporates crawfish. Still, there are the classics she’s known for on the menu, too: gumbo, New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp, crawfish cheese sauce-topped fries, and, of course, Blake’s wings.

“People are enjoying the location, the atmosphere; the cuisine is a hit.” After all these years of hard work, Cressey says, she’s eager to see what the future holds, “and I’m even more excited about our menus and how I can vary them;” continuing her knack for elaborating on New Orleans comfort food.

Blake’s Place is open for lunch and dinner Wednesday through Sunday and for brunch Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

New higher tolls for Causeway Bridge start this week. Here's how much you'll owe.

• By JONI HESS

Vehicles enter the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway's toll plaza in Mandeville on Monday. The general manager of the 24-mile bridge linking St. Tammany and Jefferson parishes said a toll increase is likely coming sometime after November 2023. 

BY DAVID GRUNFELD | DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY dgrunfeld@theadvocate.com

Drivers crossing the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway will see toll increases on Nov. 2.

Starting at 3:45 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, the new toll will take effect — $3.40 for drivers with toll tags and $6 for cash commuters, Causeway General Manager Carlton Dufrechou said.

The prices are an increase of 40 cents for toll tag users and $1 for those without toll tags to drive across the bridge linking Mandeville and Metairie. Tolls vary for larger-sized vehicles.

The Causeway lays claim to being the longest bridge in the world over water and the toll increases are due to the rising costs of operating and maintaining the 24-mile spans, officials say. 

News of the toll increase was first announced in March, with initial estimates for nontag drivers predicted as high as $7.

The Causeway expects to collect about $29 million in revenue this year, with about $22 million coming from tolls, Dufrechou has said.

The last toll increase was in 2016 to cover $100 million in bonds for new guardrails on the southbound span and emergency pull-outs in several sections of both spans. But those bonds also require the bridge to hit certain financial performance targets, officials said, and that required the toll hike. 

Dufrechou has urged motorists who regularly cross the bridge to obtain a toll tag. He said in an email that tags cut the toll nearly in half. To obtain a tag, drivers can call the toll tag office or stop by the north or south shore offices on weekdays.

The office will also be open Saturdays on Oct. 28, and Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Parkway Bakery & Tavern is once again uniting with the Al Copeland Foundation (ACF), joined by fiery support from Crystal Hot Sauce, to save lives and end cancer.

Parkway Bakery and Tavern

538 N Hagan Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119-4911, United States

Nov 2023

Wed, Nov 8

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wed, Nov 15

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wed, Nov 22

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wed, Nov 29

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Commencing November 1st and available every Wednesday in November, Parkway will proudly serve its renowned Thanksgiving Poor Boy, brimming with roasted turkey, stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce as part of the annual #IDidItForTheTurkey fundraiser.

For loyal local enthusiasts who wish to support this cause, a $100 ticket is your pass to skip the line between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The "Skip the Line" ticket not only allows you to indulge in the Thanksgiving Poor Boy, but also includes a Commemorative Tee Shirt, Sweet Potato Fries, Fresh-Made Lemonade crafted by the talented Joshua Bertuglia, an ACF Junior Board Member, and a specially made Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream Sandwich by New Orleans Ice Cream to round off your holiday feast. Patrons are encouraged to snap selfies while savoring their feast and use the hashtag #IDidItForTheTurkey for a chance to be featured on Parkway’s social media pages.

Tickets can be purchased conveniently at AlCopelandFoundation.org or in person every Wednesday at Parkway Bakery & Tavern, where the Al Copeland Foundation tent is set up. In the spirit of giving, a portion of the sales from buying the Thanksgiving Poor Boy without skipping the line also goes to the Al Copeland Foundation, ensuring that every patron can contribute to this essential cause.

Since 2008, the Al Copeland Foundation (ACF) has rallied support for a remarkable cause, raising over $2.3 million with one unwavering mission to save lives and end cancer with innovative cancer treatments. In under a decade, the foundation along with LSU Health andScience Center (LSUHSC) accomplished its main purpose which was to find a cure for the cancer that took Al Copeland Sr.’s life. More recently, ACF and LSUHSC received national recognition for its virtual clinical trial access program which provides accessibility through telehealth medicine. ACF continues to support providing access, awareness, and education to the latest cancer treatments for all age groups.

The National WWII Museum to officially open Liberation Pavilion

Lance Traweek,

Photo courtesy The National WWII Museum.

The National World War II Museum in New Orleans will officially open its final permanent and capstone exhibit hall, Liberation Pavilion, at noon Friday, November 3, at 945 Magazine St., capping the Museum’s journey to expand its campus to tell the full story of the American experience in World War II.

That same morning, the museum will also dedicate the Col. Battle Barksdale Parade Ground, an outdoor gathering space in the heart of the New Orleans campus. The opening ceremony can also be viewed online at: https://vimeo.com/event/3822925.

The D-Day to Liberation: Road to Victory Celebration will mark the end of the Museum’s $400 million capital campaign, providing an opportunity to thank those who made the Museum’s expansion from one exhibition hall to seven pavilions over the past two decades possible and serving as a tribute to the sacrifices of the WWII generation.

Liberation Pavilion explores the end of World War II, the Holocaust, the immediate postwar years, and the war’s continuing impact today. The three-story Pavilion houses two floors of exhibit space featuring personal experiences, iconic imagery, impactful artifacts, and immersive settings, as well as a third-floor theater offering audiences a brand-new cinematic experience.

Wednesday, Nov. 1 – Congressional Medal of Honor Society Character Development Programs, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., held at Greater New Orleans Area Schools (Presented by Kevin G. Clifford Family); streaming available online between 11 a.m. to noon

• Medal of Honor Recipients will visit select New Orleans-area schools and nontraditional student communities to share their stories of courage and integrity in the face of difficult circumstances. The Museum will also host Recipients for a live webinar streamed to students across the country.
• Private events, but open to media. Contact the World War II Museumfor a list of participating schools.

Wednesday, Nov. 1 – Medal of Honor Valor Outreach Programs, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., held at Tulane University and Michoud Assembly Facility

• Recipients will share how the values of the Medal of Honor apply to daily life through moderated panel discussions with community members. Medal of Honor Recipients will visit Tulane University’s ROTC programs, which recruit cadets from universities across the city, and meet with veteran employees at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Center, which now serves as “America’s Rocket Facility.”
• Private event, but open to media. Contact the World War II Museumfor more details.

Wednesday, Nov. 1 – Parade of Patriots, Celebrating America’s Heroes, 6-7 p.m., route starts at St. Joseph and Tchoupitoulas Streets, then travels along Convention Center Boulevard to Mardi Gras World

• Medal of Honor Recipients will travel through downtown New Orleans in a patriotic parade featuring floats, historic vehicles, the St. Augustine Marching 100, and more. The parade is generously supported by Blaine Kern’s Mardi Gras World.
• Free and open to the public.

Thursday, Nov. 2 – Gold Star Memorial Service and Dedication. 1-2 p.m., held at the Col. Battle Barksdale Parade Ground and Judith W. and Louis M. Freeman Terrace at the Museum

• In conjunction with the Woody Williams Foundation, the Museum will unveil and dedicate a new memorial honoring families that have lost a loved one in the line of duty, along with a tribute to WWII Medal of Honor Recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams, who passed away in June 2022.
• Private event, but open to media. Contact The World War II Museumfor more details.

Friday, Nov. 3 – Grand Opening of Liberation Pavilion and Dedication of Col. Battle Barksdale Parade Ground, 8:30 a.m. (Ceremonial Dedication of Parade Ground), 9 a.m. to noon (grand opening program), streaming available online

• The Museum will pay tribute to the sacrifices of the WWII generation and its mission to preserve their stories as it officially dedicates the Col. Battle Barksdale Parade Ground, an outdoor gathering space in the heart of its New Orleans campus, and marks the opening of the final permanent exhibit hall, Liberation Pavilion.
• Private event, but open to media. Contact the World War II Museumfor more details.

Saturday, Nov. 4 – Building the National WWII Museum: From Conception to Capstone Symposium, 8:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., held at the Madlyn and Paul Hilliard Conference Center at The Higgins Hotel and streaming available online

• This half-day public symposium celebrates the history and design of The National WWII Museum, from the founders’ original idea to the completion of its final pavilion. Panelists will discuss how the Museum’s mission and vision of expansion became a reality, growing to seven pavilions over seven acres in downtown New Orleans and widening its digital reach.
• Free and open to the public.

Saturday, Nov. 4 – Family and Military Appreciation Block Party (Presented by Timber and Peggy Floyd), 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., held at the National World War II Museum

• Members of the greater New Orleans community are invited to celebrate and experience the museum’s fully expanded campus and enjoy live entertainment, hands-on activities for kids, and more.
• Open to the public; $10 for Adults, free for K-12 students, children under 5, seniors, U.S. military members, veterans, and spouses of military/veterans

For more information on any events visit: nationalww2museum.org.

An exhibit of original works by Art Deco icon Erté will include almost 170 items as well as other period pieces that characterized the movement of style and design.

"Erté and the Era of Art Deco" will remain open through Jan. 3, 2024. 

Often called "the father of Art Deco," Romain de Tirtoff, known as Erté, was the central figure of the art and design evolution that emerged during the 1920s. The look featured stylized forms, geometric patterns, vibrant colors and sleek lines. Its influence flooded the world of art, fashion, architecture, furniture design, serviceware and more. 

An onyx and diamond swan bracelet will be part of the 'Erté and the Era of Art Deco' exhibit at M.S. Rau Antiques.

PROVIDED PHOTO

The Rau exhibit includes a large collection of the artist's original gouache paintings, used to create designs for fashion shows, clubs and stage performances.

The Oscars, also known as the Academy Awards, is an annual ceremony that celebrates the best achievements in the film industry. Winning an Oscar is a prestigious achievement that can greatly impact the careers of filmmakers, actors, and other professionals in the industry. However, there are many other award ceremonies that recognize outstanding movies and performances. In this blog post, we'll take a look at some of the most award-winning movies of all time, beyond just the Oscars.

The Lord of the Rings Trilogy

The Lord of the Rings trilogy, directed by Peter Jackson, is one of the most successful and beloved movie franchises of all time. The three movies, The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King, won a total of 17 Oscars, including Best Picture for The Return of the King. The trilogy also won numerous other awards, including BAFTAs, Golden Globes, and Screen Actors Guild Awards. The films were praised for their stunning visual effects, epic storylines, and memorable characters.

Titanic

Titanic, directed by James Cameron, is a classic romance movie that also features one of the most iconic shipwrecks in history. The movie won a total of 11 Oscars, including Best Picture, and became the highest-grossing film of all time upon its release. Titanic also won numerous other awards, including Golden Globes, BAFTAs, and Screen Actors Guild Awards. The film's success can be attributed to its epic scale, powerful performances by Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, and its hauntingly beautiful score.

La La Land

La La Land, directed by Damien Chazelle, is a modern musical that pays tribute to classic Hollywood films. The movie won a total of 6 Oscars, including Best Director for Chazelle and Best Actress for Emma Stone. La La Land also won numerous other awards, including Golden Globes, BAFTAs, and Screen Actors Guild Awards. The film's success can be attributed to its catchy music, stunning cinematography, and heartfelt performances by Stone and Ryan Gosling.

The Godfather

The Godfather, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, is a classic crime drama that has stood the test of time. The movie won a total of 3 Oscars, including Best Picture, and is often cited as one of the greatest films ever made. The Godfather also won numerous other awards, including Golden Globes and BAFTAs. The film's success can be attributed to its iconic performances by Marlon Brando and Al Pacino, its gripping storyline, and its memorable quotes.

The Shape of Water

The Shape of Water, directed by Guillermo del Toro, is a modern fairy tale that won 4 Oscars, including Best Picture. The movie also won numerous other awards, including Golden Globes and BAFTAs. The Shape of Water tells the story of a mute woman who falls in love with a mysterious creature, and is praised for its stunning visuals, unique storyline, and powerful performances by Sally Hawkins and Doug Jones.

Winning an award is a great achievement for any filmmaker, actor, or other professional in the movie industry. The movies mentioned in this blog post are just a few examples of the most award-winning films of all time, but there are countless others that have also earned critical acclaim and recognition. Whether it's at the Oscars, Golden Globes, or other ceremonies, these movies have left a lasting impact on audiences and the film industry as a whole.

For the first time last year, the krewe conducted a mini festival in Mickey Markey Park, at Royal and Piety streets in the Bywater, before the parade. Albarran said this year the pre-parade event will be more elaborate, with more vendors, music, and kids’ activities. Traditional Day of the Dead bread will be available, and there will be a costume fashion show.

New this year, the krewe plans to erect a temporary stage at the parade stopping point on St. Roch Avenue near St. Roch Cemetery for speakers and musical performances.

Everyone is welcome to participate in the procession. Customarily, costumes combine mourning clothes with masks and makeup that blend macabre skulls with floral patterns. Marchers often bring candles.

Albarran said, however, that costuming and candles are entirely optional. “We only want people to come and have a magical night,” she said.

• From 4:30 to 6 p.m., the pre-parade fiesta takes place in Mickey Markey Park at 3301 Royal St.
• At 6:30 p.m. the parade will line up on Royal Street.
• At 7 p.m. the parade proceeds on Royal Street, turns right on Franklin Avenue, left on St. Claude Avenue, and right on St. Roch Avenue.
• The parade concludes outside of St. Claude Cemetery, 1725 St. Roch Ave., where singing, performances and mourning ceremonies continue.

• 2023 Concert Series
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• 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. 
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• City Park policy states no refunds, rain checks or exchanges will be issued for fundraisers. In the event of cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, we ask ticket holders to consider their purchase a donation to the Park.
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• Gates Open - 5:00pm
• Performances - 6:00-8:00pm
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• Thursdays at Twilight is sponsored by the Louis and Virginia Clemente Foundation, Inc. with support from WWNO 89.9 FM.
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• November 2 - Sharon Martin
• $15.00
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• Sharon Martin as one of the "Ladies of Soul”. She has worked with New Orleans legends, Deacon John, Ellis Marsalis, Walter Payton, Nicholas Payton and many others. 
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• November 9 - The Walrus and Electric Yat Quartet
• $15.00
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• The Walrus + Electric Yat Quartet brings The Beatles catalog to life with a string ensemble. They sold out their last appearance so get your tickets now!

10 Words That Sound Dirty But Aren't

Have you ever come across a word that made you do a double-take, thinking it had a naughty connotation, only to realize it was completely innocent? We've all been there, and it's always a good laugh once we realize our minds were playing tricks on us. In this blog post, we've compiled a list of 10 words that might sound dirty at first, but are actually harmless. So, prepare to chuckle and join us on this linguistic journey!

Bubble

Ah, the innocent bubble. It brings to mind childhood memories of blowing and popping them. However, in the realm of adult humor, it can sometimes conjure up images of a different kind of bubble bath. But fear not, this word remains firmly in the realm of clean and innocent fun.

Shaft

While the word "shaft" may instantly make some people blush, it has a variety of meanings that are completely non-explicit. It can refer to a long, narrow part of an object, like a golf club or a mine shaft. So, the next time you hear this word, keep your mind out of the gutter!

Trunk

We often associate the word "trunk" with elephants, but it can also refer to the storage compartment of a car. However, due to its proximity to another less-innocent word, it might raise a few eyebrows. Rest assured, though, this word is all about luggage and transportation, not anything of a scandalous nature.

Package

When someone mentions a "package," it's easy to let your mind wander to more adult interpretations. However, this word is often used to refer to a wrapped item or a parcel. So, before you let your imagination run wild, remember that not everything is as provocative as it may initially seem.

Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein

comes to Jefferson Performing Arts Center just in time for Halloween!

The musical comedy is directed by Big Easy Award Winning Director Leslie Castay

(October 17, 2023—Metairie, Louisiana)—Jefferson Performing Arts Society presents a five-show run of the award-winning Broadway musical Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein, opening Friday, October 27^th at Jefferson Performing Arts Center and closing Sunday, November 5^th. The show is directed by Leslie Castay, who won Best Director of a Musical for the JPAS 2022 production of the multiple Big Easy Award-winning Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn.

The original Broadway production of Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein (2008) was nominated for 3 Tonys, 4 Drama Desk Awards, 2 Drama League Awards, and 5 Outer Critics Circle Awards—for which it won Best Musical. In 2009, it was nominated for a Grammy for “Best Musical Theater Album”. 

Based on the 1974 Mel Brooks (Spaceballs, Blazing Saddles) movie starring and co-written by Gene Wilder, Young Frankenstein follows the story of Frederick Frankenstein, the grandson of the infamous Dr. Victor Frankenstein. When Frederick inherits the family castle in Transylvania, he becomes obsessed with his grandfather’s reanimation experiments. Assisted by a bizarre cast of characters that include Igor, Inga, and Frau Blücher, Frederick attempts to bring a creature to life, just like his granddad—only to realize he’s created a monster problem.

Featuring music and lyrics written by Brooks, the musical offers even more hilarity and wordplay than the original movie with songs such as The Brain, Transylvania Mania, He Vas My Boyfriend, and Roll in the Hay. The goofiness and gags of the 1974 movie are enhanced by the song and dance numbers presented by a 22-person all-local cast with a dynamic ensemble of 15, led by these principal cast members:

Michael Paternostro*-DR. FREDERICK FRANKENSTEIN

Adriel Aviles-MONSTER

Scott Sauber-IGOR

Charlie Carr-INGA

Jennifer DeLatte-ELIZABETH BENNING

Meredith Long - Dieth*-FRAU BLUCHER

Adam Seagrave--THE HERMIT / INSPECTOR HANS KEMP

The production features a live orchestra conducted by Maestro Dennis Assaf with Ken Leach as Music Director, Jaune Buisson as Choreographer, Emery Foster as Scenic Designer, Olivia Winter as Props Designer, Stephen Thurber as Lighting Designer, and Eric Porter as Technical Director and Sound Designer. 

For a full cast and crew list and ticket information visit https://www.jpas.org/performance/young-frankenstein/ or call 504-885-2000 to purchase tickets by phone. 

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NATIONAL DEVILED EGG DAY | NOVEMBER 2

National Deviled Egg Day features a favorite hors-d'oeuvre or side dish for parties, holidays, family reunions and potluck dinners. Deviled eggs shine as the star of the show each year on November 2nd.

This well-loved food wows guests during the holidays. Designers have even created specially designed carrying dishes and plates just so you can deliver your deviled eggs safely and in style. The deli section of the grocery store prepares packaged deviled eggs. They can even be found in some convenience stores, too.

Other names for this devilish dish include eggs mimosa, stuffed egg, salad eggs, or dressed egg. To make them, shell hard-boiled eggs, cut them in half, and scoop out the yolk. The yolk is mixed with other ingredients such as mayonnaise and mustard and then added back into the white. The possibilities are endless!

Eggs are quite versatile when it comes to making simple dishes elegant. The deviled egg is another example of taking the humble egg and transforming it with one or two simple ingredients. The final result steals the show. Colorful relishes, spicy peppers, pimentos or savory herbs, elevate deviled eggs to a spectacular and tasty morsel. Additionally, the variety offers entirely new flavor profiles demonstrating just how delicious this family favorite can be.

Adding Variety

Other approaches make them a little more creamy with sour cream. Do you like things a little more tart? Try adding vinegar to the filling. Depending on how you make them, it may be possible to satisfy just about every palate. From the traditional paprika garnish to crunchy bacon, or a little caviar, anchovy or herring, there is some devilish experimenting any cook can do.

The first known print reference referring to the term “deviled” about food, appeared in 1786. By the 19th century, devilish referred to spicy or zesty food. The term also applied to eggs prepared with mustard, pepper, or other ingredients stuffed in the yolk cavity.

On Deck for November 2, 2023

National Days

INTERNATIONAL DOGE DAY

NATIONAL CASH BACK DAY

NATIONAL MEN MAKE DINNER DAY

NATIONAL DEVILED EGG DAY

NATIONAL BROADCAST TRAFFIC PROFESSIONAL'S DAY

NATIONAL OHIO DAY

ALL SOULS DAY

INTERNATIONAL DAY TO END IMPUNITY FOR CRIMES AGAINST JOURNALISTS

On Deck for November 3, 2023

National Days

NATIONAL SANDWICH DAY

NATIONAL JERSEY FRIDAY

NATIONAL HOUSEWIFE’S DAY

ONE HEALTH DAY

WORLD JELLYFISH DAY

November 2nd Celebrated History

1920

For several reasons, the 1920 election is notable. Thanks to the passing of the 19th amendment, women voted in a presidential election for the first time. Of the 100 signers of the Declaration of Sentiments at the 1848 Women's Rights Convention, only one lived to see the day - Charlotte Woodward Pierce.

The voters elected Warren G. Harding as president.

The KDKA radio station in Pittsburgh becomes one of the first to broadcast voting returns.

1931

At a meeting of the American Chemical Society in Akron, OH, Dupont announced the development of synthetic rubber. Notre Dame priest, Rev Julius Arthur Nieuwland, is credited with the discovery of the process. Synthetic rubber is more elastic, flexible, and heat and cold tolerant than natural rubber. The discovery improved options for many products throughout industry.

1947

For the first and only time, Howard Hughes pilots the Spruce Goose on its only flight. Designated the H-4, the entirely wooden plane was larger than any other aircraft at the time. Hughes piloted the plane for one minute. He reached an altitude of 70 feet and flew for just over one mile.

1948

Harry S. Truman wins re-election in an upset against Thomas E. Dewey. Pollsters were so certain of Dewey's win that the Chicago Daily Tribune published its paper with the headline "Dewey Defeats Truman!"

2000

American William Shepherd and Russians Sergei Krikalev and Yuri Gidzenko become the first International Space Station residents when their Soyuz spacecraft links up.

November 2nd Celebrated Birthdays

Daniel Boone - 1734

The American frontiersman became one of the country's first legendary folk heroes. He was an explorer and pioneer who blazed trails followed by thousands of settlers.

James Knox Polk - 1795

James Polk was the 11th United States president. He ran on the Manifest Destiny platform and served one term. Before being elected president, Polk served as Speaker of the House.

Warren G. Harding - 1865

The former newspaper publisher was elected as the 29th President of the United States. During his short tenure, Harding and Congress made a lot of progress. However, in 1923, Harding suffered a heart attack and died.

Amar Bose - 1929

The engineer's research into hi-fi sound led him to launch the Bose Corporation in 1964.

Rose Bird - 1936

The jurist was the first woman named Justice and the first woman Chief Justice in the United States.

Willie McGee - 1958

Throughout his 18 seasons playing in the MLB, the four-time All-Star earned two batting titles and three Gold Gloves Awards. McGee also helped win the 1982 World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals.

k.d. lang - 1961

The award-winning singer-songwriter is best known for her hits "Constant Craving" and "Wonderful World."

David Schwimmer - 1966

The Emmy Award-nominated actor rose to fame as Dr. Ross Geller in the ensemble comedy series Friends.

⚜️Peter R K Wagner

Back in the day, before 1938.

The Huey P Long Bridge - Pedestrian accessible and single lane.

Those light standards are long gone.

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Derby Gisclair · 

The Orleans Rowing Club

Established in July 1873, the Orleans Rowing Club was described as having “a fat treasury” which they drew upon to order two brand-new thirty-one foot long four oar sculls. Their initial slate of officers were Samuel Boyd (president), J.P. Casey (vice-president), P.H. McGrath (secretary), and Lewis Lynd, Jr, (treasurer). Their captain was F.A.M. Folwell. They immediately applied for permission to construct a clubhouse along the banks of Bayou St. John, seen here with the bridge in the background. Two streetcars are seen at the left having dropped fans to watch this race between a boat from the club and the other from the Tulane University club.

Rowing was quite popular and the city could boast several clubs in addition to the Orleans Rowing Club – the Riverside Rowing Club, the St. John Rowing Club ,the Louisiana Boat Club, the Neptune Rowing Club, and the Pelican Rowing Club, among others.

Paddle-sports are alive and well on Bayou St. John for those who may have an interest.

Keith Pop Evans· 

Paving Elysian Fields, '38

Do You Remember?

Acquistapace's Covington Supermarket is feeling excited. · 

The biggest cheese, wine, food, and drink sampling event is happening at Acquistapace’s in Covington Friday and Saturday,

 November 3rd & 4th!

Who’s ready for the Wine & Cheese Extravaganza to return!?

St. Tammany’s big fall flings

BY JESSICA SAGGIO

•Nov. 3-5: Ozone Songwriters Festival

One of the north shore’s signature events for up-and-coming talent, the Ozone Songwriters Festival, the festival will host more than 130 local, regional and national music artists who will sing their hearts across four stages. The event features not only musical talent, but songwriting talent. A VIP Showcase will take place Nov. 3 at the Old Rail Brewing Company, with performances by event creator and Grammy-nominated recording artist Greg Barnhill, among others. Tickets for the showcase range from $65 to $130.

The following days will include performances and a songwriter contest where a winner will be selected for a one-song record deal. Specific details about this portion of the event and stage locations have not been finalized yet.

A songwriter workshop will also take place where budding artists can learn the ins and outs of studio recording, social media, engineering and more. The cost to attend the workshop is $40. More information on the workshop will be posted on the festival’s website at ozonemusic.org as details are announced.

“The festival gives new songwriters the chance to be in front of a live audience and have their songs heard, and to gain valuable stage experience, as well as get a reaction to their songs,” said Barnhill. “It’s also a great experience for the audience, for they might just be seeing the next Usher or Taylor Swift.”

•Nov. 10-12: Festival of the Lake

Our Lake of the Lake Roman Catholic Church will again host its annual fair at its campus on Lafitte Street in Mandeville. The free event will run 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 10-11, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 12. This year’s Festival of the Lake will include inflatables, a craft market, petting zoo, pony rides, sock hop, baseball mania, games, food, a “doggie dance” by the Northshore Humane Society and a host of live performances.

This year’s music lineup includes Bag of Donuts, Peyton Falgoust Band, Adam Pearce, and Christian Serpas & Ghost Town. Just be sure to bring chairs for the concert.

Activities at the festival will require tickets that can be purchased for 50 cents each. Early bird tickets will be available on the festival’s website at festivalofthelake.com.

•Nov. 11-12: 3 Rivers Art Festival

Touted as one of the largest juried art shows in the region, the 3 Rivers Art Festival returns to downtown Covington Nov. 11-12. The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. More than 200 juried artists from across the nation, and world in some cases, will line both sides of Columbia Street featuring myriad artistic mediums.

“We have everything,” said event coordinator Sarada Bonnett. “Woodworking, watercolor, metalsmithing, glass and everything in between. 2D, 3D paintings. You name it, it’s there.”

Artists were vetted from nearly 500 applicants, she said, and the festival has been recognized by Sunshine Artist as one of the best in the country. Artist awards will be presented at a special event on Saturday night.

Live music will feature Crispin Schroeder, Those Olivier’s, The Teche Two, Dr. Ben Redwine, Lake Ragan, Ghost Town Duo, Jude LeBlanc and Jake Gunter.

A tented food court will be set up for patrons, and a children’s village will keep the kiddos occupied with a hands-on dinosaur experience, children’s museum activities and canvas painting. A separate student art contest is also part of the event and winners will be awarded that Sunday at 2 p.m. For more, visit covingtonthreeriversartfestival.com.

The LSU-Alabama football rivalry is returning to CBS one final time for their key Southeastern Conference matchup in Bryant-Denny Stadium on Nov. 4.

The SEC Western Division contest, which is one of two marquee games on the conference's Week 10 slate, was set for a 6:45 p.m. kickoff by the league office .

No. 1 Georgia and No. 16 Missouri will meet in CBS' 2:30 p.m. window earlier that day.

• Fall Harvest Festival in partnership with Crescent City Farmers Market
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• 11/04/23
• Join us for Fall Harvest Fest in partnership with Crescent City Farmers Market on Saturday, November 4th 11am-4pm at the Flea Market! The festival will feature live music, fresh produce vendors, value-added vendors, and more! Music Schedule 11:00am Joe Lastie’s New Orleans Sound 12:15pm NPS Arrowhead Jazz Band with Special Guests 1:30pm Creole String Beans […]

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 and on 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?

Dog Adoption Event - TODAY

~ Every Saturday, 10am-4pm ~

Petsmart @ 1000 S Clearview Pkwy

Big dogs

Small dogs

Puppies

Seniors

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

Hosted by Rolling River Rescue and Greta's Ark Rescue

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

A @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm 

Dream House Burlesque Club

Dream House Lounge 401 Baronne St, New Orleans

Audacious NOLA & Dream House Lounge presents: Dream House Burlesque Club Enjoy award winning burlesque entertainment in the lush Dream House Lounge with dazzling showgirls, luminous conscious cocktails, full proof creations and occasional small bites. 7pm doors, 7:30pm show Limited capacity, reservations required. Tipping highly encouraged. Beverage packages available. Questions? tickets@missaudacious.com www.audaciousnola.com No Refunds. …

$25 – $35

In Person Classes in New Orleans

Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm

"Shimmer" Bellydance Basics

For all levels. Ongoing

$60 per month or $18 drop in.

10 classes, used within 10 wk., $120

At: "The Movement Collective"

3921 St. Claude Ave, (Bywater)

New Orleans

 Tamalyn Dallal

Movement Collective - New Orleans

Public 

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Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm

Come and dance...

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

$18 per class, $60 per month

10 classes for $120

www.tamalyndallal.net

November 8, 2023

Jazz @ the Sandbar Concert Times: 7:00 - 9:30pm.

Location: The Cove, Founders Road, UNO Lakefront Campus.



Admission: Free to all, but please consider making a donation of $10 or more to the George Brumat scholarship fund. Donations can be made at the door in cash or online via this LINK (make sure to select Brumat Scholarship Fund in the menu of donation options).

Jazz @ the Sandbar is presented by UNO Jazz Studies with support from the New Orleans Theater Association, Nate and Priscilla Gordon, Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro, and the New Orleans Jazz Celebration. For more information, call the UNO Music Department at (504) 280-6039 or New Orleans Jazz Celebration (504) 309-JAZZ, or visit us on the web at https://www.nojc.org/sandbar.

Philip Melancon

Ain't this ain't a trip? For the next two Wednesdays, November 1st and 8th Philip Melancon performs at the Gennifer Flowers Kelsto Club. The building is beautiful, the bar is . . . intimate. My shows run from 7 - 9, no cover (at least no admission), and, and beyond that your guess is as good as mine. If you are in the area, drop on in. We are directly across from Antoine's, love to see familiar . . . faces.

Joan Of Arc Project

Get ready for the revival of our Joan of Arc Book Club!

Our first gathering is at the Rosa Keller Library in Broadmoor, hosted by our friends from Frenchmen art & Books, who will sell copies of the books for future discussions—and provide water, juice & snacks! Books are also available on site at Frenchmen Art & Books or at your favorite local bookstore!

Here’s our lineup:

The Maid and the Queen: The Secret History of Joan of Arc by Nancy Goldstone

Discussion: Saturday Nov. 11

10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Rosa F Keller Community Center Meeting Room

4300 S Broad St, New Orleans, LA, 70125

The Hundred Years War: 1337-1453 by Anne Curry

Discussion: Saturday March 2

10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Location to be announced

Smoke City by Keith Rosson

Discussion: Saturday June 1

10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Location to be announced

Tulane vs Tulsa will Kickoff at 11:00am CT on ESPN2

 vs Tulsa Sat, Nov 11at Yulman Stadium

Martha AbolishIce Alguera

Save the Date for the OG "mermaid" parade honoring the Great Mother, YEMAYA!!!!! Mother of all fish and protectress of women, children. Let's talk about preserving and cleaning our waters.

We do this parade/procession with Spirit guiding us and Yemaya always directing our path.

Yes the beautiful costuming is always fun and encouraged but this is more of a spirit walk from the Bayou to the River to the sound of the @yemayayas777 and @tamojuntonola providing backing music.

Stay tuned for info on song rehearsals. Come sing with us! Collective singing is healing.

In partnership with CRC We Care, We Share, we will be providing Thanksgiving Meals to the community. The past year has been challenging for many, and this is a simple way for us to say, “We see you, and we are here for you!” 

We will distribute boxes of food containing a frozen turkey (if available) or ham along with non-perishable food items. No voucher necessary. 

• Nov 18, 2023
• 9am–12pm

LOCATION

Vineyard Church of New Orleans

4340 Sal Lentini Pkwy

Kenner, LA 70065

8am-Noon: Hammond Farmers & Artisans Market

Start the day at a festive holiday Hammond Farmers & Artisans Market in Railroad Park. The market will feature over 40 farmers and artisan vendors with hand-crafted and high-quality items along with live music, giveaways, activities, and more! More information coming soon.

The market accepts SNAP and offers $50 SNAP match per customer per market visit. 

Noon-3PM: Jingle Jubilee at LCDC

The Louisiana Children's Discovery Center is hosting a Jingle Jubliee for Starry Saturday. Enjoy all the museum offerings with special holiday add-ons: pictures with Santa, cookie decorating, and hot cocoa station just to name a few! More information coming soon. 

4-7PM: Holiday Wine & Cheese Walk

Downtown becomes even more festive with a Holiday Wine & Cheese Walk. Enjoy curated wine and cheese pairings, as well as special sips & snacks, available for tasting at dozens of downtown businesses.

Ticket sales starting November 1st!

Tickets are available for $35 if purchased by November 17th. Limited tickets will be available on-site for $40. Individuals must be 21 years or older to participate.

4-8PM: Movie Night Under The Stars

In partnership with the Rotary Club of Hammond, the night will conclude with Movie Night Under The Stars in Cate Square Park. Entry is FREE!  A showing of Home Alone starts at 6PM.

Starting at 4pm, bring the family to the park to enjoy festive holiday lights & displays, holiday music, performances by local school and dance groups, train rides, and more!

Train rides will run from 4-6PM. Tickets are available on-site only for $5 per person (ages 2 & under are free). Tickets are first-come-first serve. Route TBD. 

Rotary Concession Stand offers popcorn, soft drinks, hot cocoa, candy, hamburgers, and hotdogs. Cash and credit cards accepted.

Bring canned goods and pantry staples to donate to a food drive for Our Daily Bread.

6-9PM: 106 Night Market

We are partnering with the 106 Night Market to feature local artists and handmade gifts in Railroad Park. Vendor registration will be available on October 18th. For any immediate questions, please email 106nightmarket@gmail.com

Chad Blouin· 

LSU WOMENS BASKETBALL WILL HAVE 17

GAMES NATIONALLY TELEVISED :

The Southeastern Conference announced its women’s basketball television schedule for the upcoming season Wednesday afternoon and LSU will be featured in 17 televised games on the ESPN family of networks throughout the year.

As the defending national champions, LSU will be featured on ESPN at least five times with the other television games coming on either ESPN2 or the SEC Network. Every one of LSU’s conference games except for one will be televised.

In addition to the 17 televised games, all of LSU’s home games will be available to watch online with SEC Network +. Both of LSU’s two non-conference road games at Southeastern and Coppin State will have streaming options as well. When the Tigers play in the Cayman Island Classic, both games will be available to watch on FloHoops.

A television announcement for LSU’s season opener against Colorado at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Series in Las Vegas will be made at a later date.

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

Nov. 30 vs. Virginia Tech

8 p.m. - ESPN

Dec. 17 vs. Northwestern St.

2 p.m. - SEC Network

Jan. 4 vs. Missouri

8 p.m. - SEC Network

Jan. 7 at Ole Miss

2 p.m. - ESPN

Jan. 14 at Auburn

2 p.m. - ESPN

Jan 18 at Alabama

8 p.m. - SEC Network

Jan. 21 vs. Arkansas

TBD - ESPN/ESPN2

Jan 25 vs. South Carolina

7 p.m. - ESPN

Jan. 19 at Mississippi St.

6 p.m. - ESPN2

Feb. 4 vs. Florida

1 p.m. - SEC Network

Feb. 8 at Vanderbilt

8 p.m. - SEC Network

Feb 11 vs. Alabama

3 p.m. - ESPN2/ SEC Network

Feb. 19 at Texas A&M

6 p.m. - SEC Network

Feb. 22 vs. Auburn

8 p.m. - SEC Network

Feb. 25 at Tennessee

11 a.m. - ESPN

Feb. 29 at Georgia

8 p.m. - ESPN2

Mar. 3 vs. Kentucky

1 p.m. - SEC Network

Join us for a lovely afternoon ushering in the holiday season at the New Orleans Women’s Opera Guild Eggnog event! There will be great shopping with our holiday boutique vendors, fabulous catering by Chez Nous, amazing music by Jim Walpole, and so much more.

In partnership with CRC We Care, We Share, we will be providing Christmas Meals to the community. The past year has been challenging for many, and this is a simple way for us to say, “We see you, and we are here for you!” 

We will distribute 1500 boxes of food containing a frozen turkey (if available) or ham along with non-perishable food items while supplies last.

• NO VOUCHERS NEEDED
• When you arrive, please follow the directions of our volunteers. 
• We will load the food directly into your vehicle.
• Dec 16, 2023
• 9am–12pm

LOCATION

Vineyard Church of New Orleans

4340 Sal Lentini Pkwy

Kenner, LA 70065

Billy Nungesser Lt. Governor of Louisiana

Sponsored · Paid for by Office of the Lieutenant Governor 

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Exciting news from the Office of Lt. Governor and the Office of Tourism! We're thrilled to announce the stunning new design for our float as we gear up for our 3rd year in the 2024 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California.

This year’s theme is “Celebrating a World of Music: The Universal Language." Our float features a larger-than-life Mardi Gras jester, fleur de lis, second-line inspired umbrellas, and lots of purple, green, and gold.