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NATIONAL CHEESE DAY 

Moooove over whiners! June 4th is National Cheese Day! An encyclopedia of cheese will cover the alphabet and broaden your vocabulary. It will undoubtedly contain more varieties of cheese than what's found at the local grocer.

Cheese is produced from the pressed curds of milk. The milk can come from cows, buffalo, goats, or sheep. Temperature and aging affect the flavor and texture of the cheese, as well as spices and other seasonings added during the process.

The opportunity to go to a cheese tasting or visit a cheesemonger who is knowledgeable about pairings will improve your enjoyment of the cheese you choose. Does Stilton melt? Can you serve Chévre with a salad? Be sure to ask questions and provide your preferences. Your favorite wine might find a new sidekick. You might discover a smokey spread to go with bruschetta or a tangy cheddar to pack with lunch.

In the United States, a road trip to Wisconsin isn't out of the question for quality and variety. But, they aren't the only place to find outstanding flavor and choice. Local delis have selections of domestic and imported cheeses, and independent shops offer a rotating inventory beckoning us to keep visiting to see what's new.



Excellent as a snack on its own, cheese is also a perfect ingredient in pasta, soups, souffle, and many other recipes. We slap it on a sandwich cold, but why stop there when it can be grilled and melted. When company comes to visit, nothing is better than a cheeseball, especially when bacon is added.


Cheese is multinational, too! Every nation in the world has its own variety of cheese. Italy seems to have harnessed the market. They did add it to pizza, and that's pretty amazing. Savor the opportunity if you ever have the chance to taste cheeses from around the world. For example, hop on over to Greece. They have this dessert called cheesecake. Delicious!


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Uptown, Tuesday MarketNext Market: June 4, 2024

8 AM - 12 PM

Uptown Square

200 Broadway Street at the River


Directions and Parking Tips

The Tuesday Market is located Uptown near the Mississippi River levee at Tulane University Square (originally known Uptown Square). Find us in the northeast corner of the parking lot between Leake Avenue and Broadway Street. There's plenty of free onsite parking.

RTA Lines 57, 31, and 32 pass right by market! Click here to view route 57 or click here for route 31/32.

From I-10

From I-10/Pontchartrain Expressway, take the South Carrollton exit. If you're coming from Metairie, the ramp will merge with South Carrollton heading toward the Mississippi River; if driving from Downtown or New Orleans East, turn left at the first traffic signal (Palmetto Street) then right at South Carrollton. Go 2.2 miles to the end of South Carrollton and turn left on Leake Avenue. With the levee on your right, continue 0.8 miles; the Market will be in the parking lot to your left, just before Leake meets Broadway.

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.

UPTOWN Vendors Scheduled for

Tuesday

Amanda's Fruit Specialties

Applied Arts

Buttery Spell

Casa Borrega

Cherry Creek Orchards

Costantini Pasta

Fekete Family Farm

Gingerbooch

Honest Foods

Indian Springs Farmers Association

Isabel's Tamales and Produce

Johndales Farm

JuiceSEE

J&D Blueberry Farm

Know Dat Grow Dat

La Vie En Rose

Leo's Bread

Mizell Farms

Monica's Okra World

Mycelium Express

NOLA Botanical Tea

Pete & Clara's Seafood

Poché Family Farm

Powers Beekeepers

Sassy Cajun Spices

Slicey McSlicer

VEGGI Farmers Cooperative


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World War II in 2: Operation Overlord: D-Day in Normandy

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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 new episode, Mike Bell, PhD, Executive Director of the Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy, highlights the Western Allies' planning and execution of Operation Overlord and D-Day, the greatest seaborne invasion in history, to liberate Nazi-occupied Europe.


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TUESDAY JUNE 4

OPEN AT 1:00 PM FOR LUNCH

THE VILLAINS1:15PM-5:00PM

GISELLE ANGUIZOLA QUARTET5:30PM-8:30PM

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


WEDNESDAY JUNE 5

OPEN AT 1:00 PM FOR LUNCH

J.J. & THE A-OK'S BAND1:15PM-5:00PM

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

THE QUEEN & FRIENDZ9:00PM-12:00AM



Which ancient civilization is known for creating the first system of writing?


Mayans

Sumerians

Greeks

Egyptians


Which ancient civilization is known for creating the first system of writing?


Mayans

Sumerians

Greeks

Egyptians


The oldest writings that have come down to the present day are inscriptions on clay tablets made by the Sumerians in about 3100 bc. The Sumerians lived in Mesopotamia, between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. The Egyptians in the Nile River valley developed writing about 100 to 200 years later


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Live! From the Jazz Museum Balcony.... Mizz Lowe

  • Tuesday, June 4, 2024
  • 5:00 PM  6:00 PM
  • New Orleans Jazz Museum
  • 400 Esplanade Ave.New OrleansUnited States 


The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents its weekly Balcony Courtyard concert series on Tuesday at 5pm CDT. Bring your blanket! Seats are not provided for outdoor programs. 

In case of inclement weather, this concert will be postponed.  

Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for their weekly Courtyard Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum’s balcony! Tune in every Tuesday at 5pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.

Mizz Lowe

Mizz Lowe was born Loretta Harris in Holmes County, Mississippi. Growing up in Greenwood, Mississippi, Mizz Lowe grew up singing in her church and school. Mizz Lowe was very active in her school, singing, a member of the school band (playing the flute), on the dance team and a majorette. Mizz Lowe remembers walking through the house in her mother’s heels singing and dancing at the tender age of six (6). Mizz Lowe contributes her love for Blues music to her father, who owned a café when she was growing up. She remembers hearing on the jukebox BB King, Denise LaSalle, Little Milton, Tyrone Davis, Johnnie Taylor, Fat Dominos and Bobby Rush who she now tour with as his Personal Assistant and Lead Dancer to name a few. Mizz Lowe is widely known for her character she play as the ‘Young Hen’ for the King of the Chittlin’ Circuit – Bobby Rush. Mizz Lowe has had the pleasure of traveling the world with Mr. Rush to include places such as: Baghdad, Iraq, Spain, China, Norway, France, Switzerland, Sweden, Finland and the UK to include a performance for the Queen of England. She has graced the stage with the likeness as: Bobby Rush, David Honeyboy Edwards, Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan, Keb Mo, Buddy Guy, Ike Turner, Robert Lockwood, The Temptations, Bobby Blue Bland, Loretta Devine, Don Barden, Judge Maybelline, Kyle Massey and Sam Myers to name a few. Mizz Lowe also attended the 2017 Grammys with Mr. Rush as he brought home the award for the “Best Traditional Blues Album”. Mizz Lowe’s credit includes: “The Help”, “Bobby Rush Live at Ground Zero”, “Feel the Rush (Bobby Rush Live in China)”, the “Tri-State Blues Festival”, “The Lowe Down Rush Project” and her most recent project is her debut CD with all original songs entitled “Classy Woman” featuring 2x Grammy Winner Bobby Rush. Mizz Lowe have also appeared in the world’s oldest Blues magazine still in print today ‘Jefferson Blues Magazine’ (issue #155 Mizz Lowe & Jazzii A. in Jefferson Blues Magazine 2008) with Bobby Rush’s Ole Hen/Syndicated Radio Show Host and Jefferson’ Blues Magazine Columnist Jazzii A. Mizz Lowe is continuously touring with Mr. Bobby Rush and making Guest Appearances when not working and giving back to her community as a Certified Medical Assistant and a Certified Nail Technician. For more information, bookings or to schedule interviews please contact “Jazzii Entertainment & Productions” 901-679-4601 or visit www.mizzlowe,com, Email: mizzlowe@yahoo.com.

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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.  

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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/.

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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. 

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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

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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

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What does "reprehensible" mean?

Blameworthy

reprehensible Pronunciation: /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnsəb(ə)l/

Definition: Deserving strong criticism or condemnation; deserving punishment.

Origin: Late Middle English: from Old French, from Late Latin reprehensibilis, from Latin reprehendere 'seize, censure' (see reprehend).

Example: The politician's reprehensible behavior was exposed in the media, leading to his resignation.

Blameworthy is a synonym for reprehensible. It refers to something that is worthy of blame or deserving of censure. When someone's actions are considered blameworthy, they are seen as being responsible for wrongdoing and deserving of criticism or punishment. Blameworthy behavior can range from minor transgressions to serious offenses, but it always involves some degree of culpability or fault. The term can be applied to individuals, organizations, or even entire societies, depending on the context. In essence, blameworthy behavior is any action that is deemed to be morally or ethically problematic and deserving of condemnation.



Agile Cold Storage will join other distribution centers off I-59 in Pearl River

BY BOB WARREN

  • A rendering of the Agile Cold Storage facility in Pearl River. Construction is set to begin soon and could take up to a year. (Rendering courtesy of Agile Cold Storage)


Construction is set to begin on a massive, $46 million cold storage facility in Pearl River that promises 100 new jobs.

Elected leaders and St. Tammany Parish economic development officials are expected to gather at the groundbreaking Tuesday morning for the new Agile Cold Storage building on 10 acres near a nest of other large distribution facilities just off Interstate 59.

Based in Gainesville, Georgia, Agile blast-freezes and packs food for shipping. The Pearl River facility will be busy: The company expects to send about 100 containers of food shipments from the new facility to the Port of New Orleans for export every week, officials said when announcing the project this spring.



Construction could take up to a year. 

The ground-breaking is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. at the site on Pearl Parkway.

When the Agile project was announced in March, economic development leaders heralded it as perfectly fitting their quest to attract more distribution and logistics companies to St. Tammany. Agile's facility will be located near the Associated Wholesale Grocers distribution facility and Rooms To Go Outlet.

The 100 new jobs are expected to have salaries of around $53,000, according to St. Tammany Corporation, the parish's economic development agency. The state's economic development agency also estimates the facility will create up to another 100 indirect jobs.

A 2022 St. Tammany Corp. report showed the parish had more than 8,000 jobs in the transportation, distribution and logistics sector, with a growth rate of 16% from 2017 to 2022. The agency, meanwhile, has aggressively marketed the parish, including numerous spots along Interstate 12 and 59, as a landing spot for logistics and distribution facilities. The agency also signed a working agreement in 2021 with the Port of New Orleans to push its efforts.  



Louisiana Economic Development offered an incentives package that includes a $1.5 million performance-based grant that will reimburse the company for site improvement expenditures, contingent on the company hitting certain investment and payroll targets. St. Tammany Parish also offered an incentive that cuts about two-thirds of the company's parish property taxes for 10 years, with the company committing to use that money on construction and other costs.

The company is expected to have an annual payroll of around $5.4 million in St. Tammany, parish officials have said.


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Trumpeter Kermit Ruffins announced he was cutting back the hours at his music club and barroom at 1500 North Claiborne Avenue.


Kermit's Treme Mother-in-Law Lounge will, until further notice, only be open to the public two days a week.


The Mother-in-Law Lounge will open Tuesdays at 4 p.m. ahead of trumpeter Irvin Mayfield's weekly performance from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The club will then go dark until Saturdays, when doors open at 6 from Ruffins' weekly gig from 8 to 10 p.m.

Otherwise, the Mother-in-Law Lounge will only be active for private events. 


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TueJun04

6pm

Waterseed

$10

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Welcome to Frenchmen, NIVA & Friends! We've geared one helluva night for you.


TueJun04

9:00pm-1:00am

Kid Chocolate + the Free P.O.C


WedJun05

6:00-8:00pm

Tin Men


WedJun05

9pm

Lagniappe Brass Band

No Cover

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Ellis Marsalis Center For Music

We are very excited to announce that The Stephen Lands Sextet will be performing at the Ellis Marsalis Center for Music on Tuesday, June 4 at 6:30pm! Doors open at 6:00pm. Get your tickets here: https://shorturl.at/PYIaZ

The Steve Lands Sextet

  • June 4, 2024 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Ellis Marsalis Center for Music
  • 1901 Bartholomew Street
  • New Orleans, Louisiana 70117


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7 PM

Latin Night at Rock n Bowl

Mid-City Lanes Rock n Bowl


3000 S. CARROLTON AVE

New Orleans, LA 70118


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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

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Now 7 Nights per Week Again!

NEW SHOW TIMES:

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

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Tue Jun 4 @ 7:30 pm



CHRIS THOMAS KING

Tue Jun 4 @ 9:30 pm




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SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO

626 Frenchmen St. 

New Orleans, LA 70116

504-949-0696

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SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO

626 Frenchmen St. 

New Orleans, LA 70116

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Wednesday

Jun 5

8:30 PM

Groovemaster Presents

Adeem The Artist

Alicia Blue


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Hot 8 Brass Band

Takin' It to the Streets

Weekly Brass Band events:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


NATIONAL COGNAC DAY

Each year on June 4, brandy lovers and distillers celebrate National Cognac Day. A well-known variety of brandy, Cognac was named after Cognac, France, where it is produced. The region is also known for vineyards and producing wine.

A distilled brandy must meet certain legal requirements within the production to bear the name Cognac. In fact, one requirement during production includes the use of a particular variety of grape called Ugni Blanc. Additionally, the brandy needs to be distilled twice in copper pot stills where the brandy must age the brandy at least two years in French oak barrels from Limousin or Troncais. However, most distillers age their cognacs much longer than the minimum legal requirement.

Producers create close to 200 cognacs to choose from. According to one 2008 estimate, more than 90% of cognac for the U.S. market comes from only four producers. 


There are also different ways of drinking cognac. Some people love to enjoy the spirit on its own and savore it neat or over ice. Others even dilute it with a little water. However, cognac is also be used to create a variety of cocktails, too. The next time you order a Manhattan, ask for them to use cognac and see the flavor rise to a new level.

Cognac-Based Liqueur 

  • Grand Marnier – made from cognac and distilled essence of bitter orange.
  • Pineau des Charentes – a sweet aperitif, composed of eau-de-vie and grape must.
  • Domaine De Canton – cognac-based ginger liqueur.
  • Dutch brandy (Vieux) – Dutch imitation cognac, usually containing some cognac.


On Deck for June 4, 2024


National Days

NATIONAL CHEESE DAY

NATIONAL SAFE DAY

NATIONAL CLEAN BEAUTY DAY

NATIONAL HUG YOUR CAT DAY

NATIONAL COGNAC DAY

NATIONAL OLD MAID'S DAY




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National Days

NATIONAL KETCHUP DAY

NATIONAL VEGGIE BURGER DAY

NATIONAL START OVER DAY

GLOBAL RUNNING DAY

NATIONAL MOONSHINE DAY

NATIONAL GINGERBREAD DAY

The Top 5 Longest Words in the English Language

English is a language rich in vocabulary, with thousands of words to choose from to express even the most complex of ideas. And among these words, some are particularly impressive because of their sheer length. Here are the top 5 longest words in the English language.

Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis (45 letters)

This word refers to a lung disease caused by the inhalation of very fine silica particles, such as those found in volcanic dust. It is the longest word in any English language dictionary and was originally coined as a joke.

Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia (36 letters)

This ironic word is a fear of long words itself. It’s also known as sesquipedalophobia, which is a lot easier to pronounce.

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious (34 letters)

This word was popularized by the 1964 musical movie Mary Poppins. It’s used to describe something that is extraordinarily good, although the actual meaning is unclear.

Floccinaucinihilipilification (29 letters)

This word means “the act of estimating something as worthless.” It’s often used to criticize something that someone else has said or done.

Antidisestablishmentarianism (28 letters)

This word refers to opposition to the disestablishment of the Church of England as the official state church. It was originally coined in the 19th century during a political debate in England.

In conclusion, the English language is full of incredibly long and complex words that can sometimes seem overwhelming to learn. While these five words might not be the most practical for everyday use, they’re certainly a testament to the creativity and diversity of the English language.



June 4th Celebrated History

 

1917

The Pulitzer Prize issues its first awards. In the category of biography, Laura E. Richards, Maude H. Elliot and Florence Hall win for their biography of Julia Ward Howe. The first prize for history is awarded to Jean Jules Jusserand for With Americans of Past and Present Days. The first prize for journalism is awarded to Herbert B. Swope from the New York World.

 

1936

Inventor and owner of the grocery store owner, Sylvan Goldman introduces one of the world's first shopping carts. The invention allowed shoppers to conveniently purchase more product at one time. It also caused dings in cars, wobbly wheels and led to the invention of the cart corral.

 

1984

Three Berkeley scientists cloned DNA from the extinct quagga. They used a preserved museum sample to duplicate strands of the DNA. Their study of the quagga DNA identified the animal was more like the zebra than the horse.

 

1984

Bruce Springsteen releases the album Born in the U.S.A. Its title song becomes both a patriotic and protest song

 

June 4th Celebrated Birthdays

 

Constance Applebee - 1873

The athletic British woman co-founded The United States Field Hockey Association in 1922. She served as the athletic director at Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania and also founded Sportswoman Magazine in 1924.

 

Beno Gutenberg - 1889

The American seismologist worked with Charles Richter to develop a method for measuring an earthquake's intensity.

 

Gaylor Nelson - 1916

Elected to the U.S. Senate in 1962, Gaylord Nelson proposed Earth Day as a way to spur national efforts to raise environmental awareness. The first Earth Day took place on April 22, 1970.

 

Ruth Westheimber - 1928

Before the German-American therapist became known for her advice about intimacy on talk shows and in books, Dr. Ruth survived the Holocaust and was a former sniper.


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Gulf Coast Homegrown History. Lemme tell ya.... 

 · Randall Taylor 

Long before Computers, GOES Satellites, Doppler radar there was Nash Roberts. One of the first meteorologist to fly into the eye of a Hurricane and one of the best Hurricane forcasters that ever lived!

Nash didnt rely on the National Weather Service for his forcast but used his skill and talent to accurately give us the weather for half a Century.

For those of us who rely on accurate forcasting we sure miss Nash. No fancy blue screens or graphics just a board and that magic marker!!!!!


Fact Slap

Today in 1944, the first part of the invasion fleet slips

away from Portsmouth and heads across the Channel to take up positions off the Normandy beaches.

They arrive in position on the 4th of June, they only have a top speed of 5 knots submerged and 6 on the surface so it’s a painfully slow crossing. They will then sit submerged off of Juno & Sword beaches only surfacing with the invasion fleet arrives.

Their job is simple, to act as guides for the assault ships to line up on the beaches. Due to the 24hr postponement of the invasion, these men will be on limited rations and have to endure more time submerged than planned.


New Orleans' Classic Memories: 1718 -1964

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We've heard the laborer's lament since we were kids. In the 1927 musical, "Show Boat" there is a famous song. Many also recall: "Old Man River (recalling the words: "Ol' man river, That ol' man river; he must know something, But he don't say nothing; Cause he just keeps rolling, He keeps rolling along". It includes the lyric "Tote that barge. Lift that bale." being sung. Here's a photo from March 23, 1903 (Steamer 'Chalmette').


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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

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Plan Your Summer Adventure

  • Cool Zoo Operational Schedule - Summer 2024
  • Until 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


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Louisiana State Archives

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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


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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.


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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


Swirl
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Swirl Wine Bar & Market

3143 Ponce de Leon Street

New Orleans, LA 7

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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!

Click here to reserve a space!

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2 PM – 7 PM

Lafreniere Park Farmers Arts Market

3000 Downs Blvd,

Metairie, LA 70003-3957,

United States



 

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.


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

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

MUSEUM

10 am–5 pm, Tuesday–Sunday*



BESTHOFF SCULPTURE GARDEN

10 am–6 pm, Seven Days a Week

CAFE NOMA

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

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1 PM – 5 PM

German Coast

Farmers Market-

Westbank Bridge Park

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

Philip Melancon

Gennifer Flowers' Kelsto Club

Wednesday Speakeasy at 7 …

720 St Louis, Across from Antoine’s

. . . No Cover


The Treasure Chest will hold a grand opening for its new land-based casino at the end of Williams Boulevard near Lake Pontchartrain in Kenner on Thursday, June 6


A "last bets ceremony" will take place at 11:59 p.m. on June 1 at the Treasure Chest riverboat casino, followed by a second line and banner drop, according to a press release. 

Doors to the new casino located at 4540 Williams Boulevard will open at 8 a.m. June 6. 


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

10:00 am

6

Ogden Museum of

Southern Art

925 Camp St.

New Orleans LA 70130


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

. Purchase tickets in advance. 

Who

All ages

Cost

Free for La. Residents

How

RESERVE TIMED

TICKETS HERE

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In Person

Expressions of America

June 6 | 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

BUY TICKETS

Expressions of America brings history to life like never before! Our immersive, outdoor sound and light show combines cutting-edge technology and special effects with the real words and stories of everyday people who made a tremendous impact during a time of monumental conflict. On select nights, join us before the show at Kilroy's Bar & Lounge in The Higgins Hotel for our Premium Dinner Experience.


945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130


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Crescent City Stage is proud to present...

THE CAKE

by Bekah Brunstetter

 

May 31st to June 16th, 2024

Loyola Marquette Theatre

6365 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118

Della’s North Carolina bakery is legendary! She is overjoyed when her best friend’s daughter returns from New York to get married and asks Della to make her wedding cake. Della, a sweet-natured Christian, is forced to re-examine her deeply-held beliefs and her own marriage when she realizes there is not one bride, but two. Faith, family, and frosting collide in this timely new play by Bekah Brunstetter, writer for the NBC hit This is Us.

 

“The Cake” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com.

Date & Time

May 31 - Jun 16, 2024

Venue Details

Marquette Theatre

6365 Saint Charles Avenue

New Orleans, Louisiana 70118

THE CAKE BY BEKAH BRUNSTETTE

Thursday, June 6, 2024 - 7:30pm

Friday, June 7, 2024 - 7:30pm

Saturday, June 8, 2024 - 7:30pm

Sunday, June 9, 2024 - 2:30pm

Thursday, June 13, 2024 - 7:30pm

Friday, June 14, 2024 - 7:30pm

Saturday, June 15, 2024 - 7:30pm

Sunday, June 16, 2024 - 2:30pm

  • LOCATION:
  • Crescent City Stage
  • 6363 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map/Directions]
  • NEIGHBORHOOD:
  • Garden District/Uptown
  • EVENT HOST:
  • Crescent City Stage
  • ADMISSION PRICE:
  • https://www.crescentcitystage.com/thecake




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New Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane

Tickets

neworleansshakespeare.org/collections/2024-season

Public 


This year's NOSF season opens with an uproarious production of "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again]', by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield.

Directed by Graham Burk, this comedic whirlwind will take audiences on a roller coaster ride through all of Shakespeare's plays in just 90 minutes. Featuring the dynamic talents of Keith Claverie, Ian Hoch, and Lauren Malara, this fast-paced romp is set to delight both devoted Shakespeare aficionados and newcomers alike.

Preview performances begin on June 6, with the official opening night celebration on June 7. Performances are Thursday, Friday, Saturday matinee, Saturday evening, and Sunday matinee from June 7 – June 16.

Jun 2024

Thu, Jun 6

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM


Fri, Jun 7

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM


Sat, Jun 8

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM


Sat, Jun 8

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM


Sun, Jun 9

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Interested

Thu, Jun 13

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Interested

Fri, Jun 14

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Interested

Sat, Jun 15

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Interested

Sat, Jun 15

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Interested

Sun, Jun 16

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Interested

New Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane

16 Newcomb Pl, New Orleans, LA 70118-5554, United States


Penny's Cafe

 

 · 

THURSDAY BUFFET $11.95

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

11am-7:30pm


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


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  •  Comedy club
  • 609 Fulton St, New Orleans, LA 70130-1612, United States, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
  • (504) 444-9553

Thu, June 6

9:00 pm - 10:15 pm

(Entry at 8:00 pm

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  • 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 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

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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.

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TODAY AT 11 PM – 2 AM

Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers

Blue Nile

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/.


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

Gretna Farmers Mkt

Gretna Farmer’s Market

Event Date:

Saturday

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from 8:30 am - 12:30 am


Gretna Market

301 Huey P Long Ave

Gretna, LA 70053

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

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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!

ATTENTION, this seems to be asked a lot.

1. The ride begins at Mickey Markey park on the Bywater

2. The ride rolls out at 4:00 pm on June 8th

3. The route will be similar to the attached

4. There is no registration, but a donation is strongly advised

5. Volunteers are welcome to help with the prep and ride itself.

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.

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NORTHERN ITALIAN HOTSPOT OSTERIA LUPO TO LAUNCH WEEKEND BRUNCH


Enjoy specialty dishes and handcrafted cocktails on Saturdays & Sundays, 11AM - 3PM

 

Since opening its doors in Spring 2023, Osteria Lupo — Uptown’s Northern Italian restaurant from co-owners Chef Brian Burns and Reno De Ranieri –  has become the perfect perch for sophisticated, yet approachable dining and/or cocktails with friends. Just in time for the Summer season, the restaurant is thrilled to announce weekend brunch starting on Saturday, June 1st. Available every Saturday and Sunday from 11AM - 3PM, visitors will enjoy new Italian-inspired dishes, signature favorites, and specialty cocktails.

 

"Since we opened last year, we’ve been constantly asked when we were going to launch weekend brunch,” says De Ranieri. “We’re excited to announce that day has finally come and want to thank our loyal clientele for their patience. Come join us on Saturdays and Sundays for creative new brunch dishes and cocktails, along with many of your Lupo favorites.”

 

Osteria Lupo's brunch will offer a curated selection of dishes to provide a unique and memorable dining experience without breaking the bank. Main brunch plates feature unique options like the Lupo Frittata with Pesto Trapanese, pea tendrils, and provolone piccante; Eggs in Purgatory with arrabbiata, grilled focaccia, and ricotta salad; Grilled Hanger Steak and Eggs with crispy potatoes and salsa verde; Royal Red Shrimp with parmesan polenta, Calabrian chili butter, with a poached egg; Pane Perduto with rose water berries and lemon curd; Lupo Breakfast Sandwich - brioche, Italian sausage, fontina, and an egg; and a Tuna Sandwich - focaccia, soft herbs, and pickled pepper aioli.

 

Diners can still enjoy Osteria's signature antipasti, pastas, and pizzas. The brunch menu will include the Summer Melon Salad with prosciutto and herbed honey; Burrata con Panna with pistachio, aged balsamic, and grilled focaccia; Bucatini Carbonara with guanciale, pecorino, a poached egg, and bottarga; Radiatori with Louisiana blue crab, basil, and parmesan; Spicy Rigatoni alla Vodka with crispy garlic and Calabrian chili; Pizza Bianca with guanciale, potato, and a sunny egg; and 24-Month Prosciutto di San Danielle Pizza - fior di latte and basil.

 

No brunch is complete without a selection of handcrafted cocktails. Brunch libations include Hieronymus — pear, hibiscus, lavender, and prosecco; Bloody Mary — house bloody mary and Titos; La Mola — cimarron blanco tequila, Aperol, citrus, and bitters; Matralia —red wine, amaro, and cola; and an Espresso Martini with espresso, Borghetti, and Meletti amaro.

 

Weekend brunch will take place every Saturday and Sunday from 11AM - 3PM, starting on Saturday, June 1st. Osteria Lupo is located at 4609 Magazine Street. For additional information, please visit www.osterialupo.com or by calling (504) 273-1268. Reservations can be made on Resy.

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WYES & NEW ORLEANS AUCTION GALLERIES HOST

 2ND ANNUAL ANTIQUES SHOWCASE EVENT


New Orleans, LA — Have a family heirloom or a flea market find? Find out what it’s worth during WYES ANTIQUES SHOWCASE with New Orleans Auction Galleries on Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 10am-1pm at WYES located at 916 Navarre Avenue in New Orleans. During the event, attendees may have items evaluated by antique experts, attend three antique-related presentations and enjoy refreshments and light bites.

 

As one of the country’s leading auction companies, New Orleans Auction Galleries, will provide antique experts to assess your antiques assets throughout the event. The following experts will be on hand: John C. Jones, Director of Estates and Evaluations; Charles C. Cage, Silver & Fine Books, Documents & Manuscripts; Michele M. Carolla, British and American Paintings; Sculpture; Photography; Art Glass; Ireys Bowman, General Specialist – Decorative Objects, Porcelain, Handbags; Greg S. Kowles, Furniture & Restoration; Kim Lemon, Fine Jewelry; and Claudia Kheel, Southern Regional Fine Art Specialist.

 

All ticket prices include three presentations by antique experts with Q&A to follow. Presentations included are: 10:30am, Greg S. Kowles"Living with Antiques”; 11:30am, John C. Jones "The Life of an Appraiser" and 12:30pm, Claudia Kheel "French Quarter Renaissance.”

 

Tickets will be sold online at wyes.org/events. Anyone who enters the WYES building must have a ticket. We strongly suggest not to bring children due to the fragility of items. Ticket prices are: $45 General Admission which includes two items to be evaluated; $100 for VIP includes front of line access with two evaluations, and a $20 Friend of Event ticket will allow entry into building and does not include an evaluation. All ticket prices include refreshments and light bites.

 

Visit wyes.org/events for a full list of event FAQs, expert bios and to purchase tickets. All proceeds benefit WYES. 


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


JAZZ BRUNCH HOURS

SUN0AY

9

10 am – 3 pm

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

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Free Admission to Contemporary Arts Center

 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

FREE

Contemporary Arts Center

900 Camp Street New Orleans LA 70130

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.

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 NOLA Jitterbugs

Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans

Tickets

nolajitterbugsfall2023.dancecamps.org/booking.php

Public 

 

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

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

Starts at The Contemporary Arts Center!

6-7pm Intro to Swing

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

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

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

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

SIGN UP HERE:

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

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

Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm

"Shimmer" Bellydance Basics

For all levels. Ongoing

$60 per month or $18 drop in.

10 classes, used within 10 wk., $120

At: "The Movement Collective"

3921 St. Claude Ave, (Bywater)

New Orleans

 Tamalyn Dallal

Movement Collective - New Orleans

Public 

 ·

Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm

Come and dance...

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

$18 per class, $60 per month

10 classes for $120

www.tamalyndallal.net

Comedy House New Orleans


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

CHNO ( Comedy house New Orleans)

609-610 Fulton St

New Orleans, LA 70130


Mon, June 3

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. 

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City of a Million Dreams

Film: The Mystery of the New Orleans Jazz Funeral

Thursday, June 13


Why do we dance for the dead? To most people, jazz funerals are a mystery.


The marching band leads the procession of grief to the slow dirges, sorrow songs, and after burial the jazzmen kick into up tempo parade anthems, the soul’s “cutting loose” for the second line of dazzling street dancers. How did these funerals arise? What do they tell us about New Orleans today? In “City of a Million Dreams”, a documentary film, Jewish writer and videographer Deb Cotton and prolific clarinetist Michael White take us on a journey from the jazz funeral's roots in the danced memory of enslaved Africans through its integration with European marching bands, from Katrina through the recovery of parading culture, celebrating its complex modern legacy and searching for the soul of New Orleans.


This is an in-person, paid event. The screening will be followed by a talk from filmmaker Jason Berry.


Date: Thursday, June 13

Time: 6:00pm Central

Location: MSJE

Cost: Non-members: $10

Members: $5

Purchase Tickets

DETAILS

Date:

June 13

Time:

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cost:

$10

VENUE

Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience

818 Howard Ave. New Orleans, LA 70113

New Orleans | USA, 70113 United States + Google Map

Phone

504-384-2480

ORGANIZER

Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience

Phone

504-384-2480



Cheryl Orintas Cotten

Gennifer Flowers Kelsto Club

Duration: 2 hr 30 min

Public 

 ·

Indulge in Champagne & Chocolate and enjoy a special show by the fabulous Gennifer Flowers!

Fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. $60/person.

Reservations required. Contact Kitsy Adams - 504.495.8383


National Votive Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor


 

a year of events to mark the Shrine’s 100th Anniversary on State Street in 2024. The events invite the public to visit, pray, and enjoy the beauty of this historic building.

 

About the Centennial Year Celebrations, Mat Grau, Centennial Committee Chairman, says: “The Shrine is a hidden treasure in the City of New Orleans, and this Centennial year provides an opportunity for all of New Orleans to appreciate our Shrine, celebrate an important historical milestone, and worship in a beautiful and sacred space. We encourage the public to visit often and participate in several of the many wonderful events we have scheduled throughout the year.”

 

A full schedule of events can be found below, and a virtual tour of the Shrine is also available for those who are unable to join in person and can be found on the Shrine’s website: www.ShrineOLPS.com.

Future Schedule of Events

 

June 14, 2024

Patriotic Concert

A Flag Day Salute to honor the military history of the Shrine

 

August 15, 2024

Feast of the Assumption

Fr. Victor Laroche, O.P., of Xavier University will preside at Mass and lead the traditional Blessing of the Herbs

 

October 3, 2024

The Ursulines and their Shrine in New Orleans

Lee Leumas will deliver a compelling lecture on the Shrine’s history and introduce a special viewing of the Crowns

 

November 10, 2024

Public Display of Original Jeweled Crowns

Centerpiece of the First Sanctioned Crowning of Our Lady in the U.S.

 

December 8, 2024

Caroling in the Chapel

Celebrate the Christmas season with a concert by The Shades of Praise Gospel Choir and other special guests


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National Retirement Academy

Where:

East Bank Regional Library

4747 West Napoleon Avenue,

Metairie, LA 70001

When:

Monday, June 17th

6:30 p.m.

OR

Tuesday, June 18th

6:30 p.m.


Attn: Pre-Retirees and Retirees! We invite you to join us for our 1-night Tax Efficient in Retirement Class at East Bank Regional Library at 6:30 p.m. on either Monday, June 17th or Tuesday, June 18th.

Join us at this no-cost educational event where you will learn ways to plan for retirement, strategies to help avoid unnecessary taxes, maximize your social security benefits, and potentially increase your retirement savings. Also, learn about being prepared for today’s market.

Click Sign Up and reserve your spot today!


Al “Carnival Time” Johnson's 85th birthday 

Thursday June 20, 2024 6 PM - 9 PM

Café Istanbul

2372 St Claude Avenue 

Faubourg Marigny, New Orleans 

(in the back of the New Orleans Healing Center)

2 parking lots at back door entrance on N. Rampart Street 


Celebrating Al “Carnival Time” Johnson's 85th birthday .

We're having a party at Café Istanbul from 6pm to 9pm , so please invite your friends to join the festivities!!!

There's a big stage including a piano with microphones and more, so invite musician friends too!!

This is a pot lucky shindig so please bring something yummy for the celebration!!!

Spread the word since the best thing about potlucks is - if more people come but bring food - then it all works out.


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!


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Rooftop Relaunch Party at The NOPSI

 Friday, June 21, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM (CT)NOPSI Hotel, New Orleans • New Orleans LA Get my tickets


NOPSI Hotel, New Orleans

317 Baronne Street New Orleans, LA 70112

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.


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Black and Gold Gala

OPEN BAR I HEAVY HORS D’OEUVRES I LIVE ENTERTAINMENT I  SILENT AUCTION

C E L E B R A T E T H E R E G I O N 

     AT THIS LANDMARK EVENT.

 

Join the Greater New Orleans Region for the Jefferson Chamber Gala!

Party with top community activists, elected officials, & business leaders.

The Jefferson Chamber’s Black & Gold Gala – The Bye Year, presented by CF Industries, will take place on Friday, June 28, 2024. The New Orleans Saints and Pelicans host this event at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center, home of the New Orleans Saints Training Field; however, due to renovations at the training facility, this year’s event will be hosted at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center.

THIS is our biggest event of the year and it’s a night not to miss! Join us for an extravagant evening of delicious food, festive drinks, entertainment, and exceptional people.

TICKETS to this event include open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment, silent auction, and other experiences. Cocktail attire is encouraged. A curated selection of local gifts, certificates, and experiences will be auctioned during the event as well as domestic and international travel opportunities. Games, presentations, and more will be showcased throughout the evening.

Note: This event is open to the public. Guests must be 21+ to attend. Additional tickets will be available for purchase at the event entrance at 7 p.m.

P R O M O T E  YOUR BUSINESS AT THE 2024 SILENT AUCTION

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This event is open to the public. Guests must be 21+ to attend.

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2024 Full Moon schedule

(all times Eastern)


  • 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.


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.

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.


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

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

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

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

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

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


Southeastern Conference 

2024 SCHEDULE

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By Jeff Nowak, WWL Radio Sports

Another big piece of the Saints 2024 schedule has officially been finalized, with dates and times established for each of the Saints' three preseason games.

The team will have its first two preseason games out west due to their training camp being held in Irvine, California.


Here's how the slate shapes up:

- P1, Aug. 10 (Saturday): Saints at Arizona Cardinals, 7 p.m. (FOX/Gray TV)

- P2, Aug. 18: Saints at San Francisco 49ers, 7 p.m. (FOX)

- P3, Aug. 25: Tennessee Titans at Saints, 1 p.m. (FOX/Gray TV)

The Saints preseason opponents were announced with the rest of the 2024 schedule earlier in May, but exact dates and times for two of the matchups were left TBD. As is typical with the preseason, start times and days are all over the map. The Saints will kick off their preseason slate with a Saturday night game, and also start an hour later than a typical Sunday kick in the finale, hosted at the Caesars Superdome.


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The Saints also add another nationally televised game to their 2024 slate, with the Aug. 18 showdown against the 49ers being beamed to a national audience.


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Here’s the Saints’ full 2024 schedule in list format

Preseason

Week 1: at Arizona Cardinals, Aug.8-11 TBD

Week 2: at San Francisco 49ers, Aug. 18 at 7 p.m.

Week 3: vs Tennessee Titans, TBD, TBD

Regular season

Week 1: vs Carolina Panthers, noon, Sunday, Sept. 8 (FOX)

Week 2: at Dallas Cowboys, noon, Sunday, Sept. 15 (FOX)

Week 3: vs Philadelphia Eagles, noon, Sunday, Sept. 22 (FOX)

Week 4: at Atlanta Falcons, noon, Sunday, Sept. 29 (FOX)

Week 5: at Kansas City Chiefs (Monday Night Football), 7:15 p.m., Monday, Oct. 7 (ESPN)

Week 6: vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers, noon, Sunday, Oct. 13 (FOX)

Week 7: vs Denver Broncos (Thursday Night Football), 7:15 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 17 (Amazon)

Week 8: at Los Angeles Chargers, 3:05 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 27 (FOX)



Week 9: at Carolina Panthers, noon, Sunday, Nov. 3 (CBS)

Week 10: vs. Atlanta Falcons, noon, Sunday, Nov. 10 (FOX)

Week 11: vs. Cleveland Browns, noon, Sunday, Nov. 17 (FOX)

Week 12: BYE

Week 13: vs. Los Angeles Rams, 3:05 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 1 (FOX)

Week 14: at New York Giants, noon, Sunday, Dec. 8 (FOX)

Week 15: vs. Washington Commanders, noon, Dec. 15 (FOX)

Week 16: at Green Bay Packers (Monday Night Football), 7:15 p.m., Monday, Dec. 23 (ESPN)

Week 17: vs. Las Vegas Raiders, noon, Sunday, Dec. 29 (FOX)

Week 18: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, TBD, Saturday or Sunday, Jan. 4-5. (TBD)

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She'll Love You Back. 
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