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504-450-1955
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NATIONAL SMILE DAY | MAY 31
On May 31st, National Smile Day encourages everyone to wear their best smile!
The first recorded smile on record took place on 126 B.C. Okay, we made that up. But did you smile? Joking aside, we generate a smile when funny things happen or find pleasure in the things we do. Someone we love or enjoy spending time with may be the cause of a grin or beaming look of joy.
Smiles are powerful! They not only create engagement between two people but the more a person smiles, the healthier their brain can be. Smiling has a direct link to our brain and can help to reduce stress.
There is so much a smile can do. Just one smile can brighten someone’s day. It can also improve your day. Smiles are infectious. A healthy smile can develop confidence and generate a new outlook on the world.
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Air Quality Alert issued May 31 at 3:57AM CDT by NWS New Orleans
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT...
The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality is forecasting an Ozone Advisory Day for Orleans, Jefferson, St John the Baptist, St Charles, St Bernard, St Tammany, and Plaquemines Parishes, .
The Air Quality Index indicates that ozone will be at the Orange level, which is unhealthy for sensitive groups. Increasing ozone levels may cause unhealthy air quality during afternoon hours.
Active children and adults, the elderly, and people with respiratory diseases such as asthma should avoid prolonged outdoor exertion.
Please take whatever voluntary steps you can to reduce emissions that contribute to ozone formation. Drive less and make sure your automobile is in good working condition. Make sure your gas cap is tight. Wait until after 6 PM to refuel your vehicle and use gas powered lawn equipment.
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Reminder: Office of Housing Policy and Community Development to Host Rental and Utility Assistance Event for Renters
NEW ORLEANS — The Mayor’s Office of Housing Policy and Community Development is hosting a Community-Based Rental and Utility Assistance Event on today, May 31 and tomorrow, June 1 at Joe W. Brown Park (5601 Read Blvd.).
Residents who have not received rental and/or utility assistance from the City of New Orleans may attend the Community-Based Assistance Event on Wednesday, May 31 and Thursday, June 1, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., or until capacity is reached. City employees will be on-site to review documentation for applicant eligibility. The Sewage and Water Board of New Orleans will also be onsite to assist applicants with past due bills. Prior to the event, applicants must complete the online application at:
Please arrive with the following documents to determine eligibility to receive assistance:
- Copy of ID
- Proof of residency (lease, utility bill, etc.)
- Proof of household income (income for all over the age 18)
- Past due utility bill (must be at least 1 month past due, but not more than 12 months)
- For rental assistance: documentation of rental debt (one month past due, but not more than 12 months)
Translators and legal services will be available.
The City of New Orleans has provided over $81 million in emergency rental and utility assistance to approximately 24,000 households since the beginning of the pandemic.
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Join JEDCO and the Jefferson Chamber for a workforce recruitment and retention seminar
DON'T MISS THIS SEMINAR ON ATTRACTING,
TRAINING AND RETAINING QUALITY EMPLOYEES
A Prosper Jefferson Event
(AVONDALE, La) – Join JEDCO and the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce for a Prosper Jefferson seminar that will help you attract, train and retain quality employees. TOMORROW, connect with experts who will share their best tips and tools to grow your business with help from our talented local workforce.
Topics include:
- Available workforce development tools for local businesses
- Specialized recruitment tools to help you hire quality job seekers who meet your business needs
- HR best practices to attract and retain quality employees
Event Details
TOMORROW, May 31, 2023
9:00 AM -10:30 AM
JEDCO Conference Center
701A Churchill Parkway,
Avondale, LA 70094
Breakfast will be provided. Open to all businesses and entrepreneurs. Please register online in advance.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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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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Audubon’s Cool Zoo
Starting on May 29, the water park will be open daily until Aug. 5, when returns to weekends-only operation. The park closes for the season in September.
The details
Audubon Zoo guests will be able to cool off twice a day at the water park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. each day. The Cool Zoo closes every day from 1 to 2 p.m. for cleaning and maintenance.
All the fan-favorite features will be there: the alligator water slide, the spider monkey soaker, water-spitting snakes and shady spots for adults.
The Gator Run lazy river offers visitors the option to cool down by floating atop a tube along a 750-foot long course that is 3-feet deep and 10-feet wide. It also features two sand beaches and water cannons that can be used to spray other visitors as they float on down the river. It also includes showers, restrooms, lockers, outdoor seating, a private area for nursing mothers and the "Gator Bites'' concession stand.
Rafts are included in the admission price for Gator Run, and anyone shorter than 48 inches will need a life jacket supplied by Audubon Zoo.
Outside food and drinks are welcomed in both Cool Zoo and Gator Run, but the size of coolers and ice chests cannot exceed 28 quarts. Glass containers and disposable straws and lids are not permitted for the safety of the zoo's animals. Audubon may search coolers.
Get tickets
Cool Zoo tickets can be purchased online and at the zoo's front gate. Regular admission to Cool Zoo, including Gator Run, is $9 for Audubon Nature Institute Members and $12 for non-members, plus Audubon Zoo admission.
For more details about tickets, cabana rentals and the 2023 season schedule, visit https://audubonnatureinstitute.org/tickets.
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TODAY'S DAILY QUESTION
Which of these sentences uses the word "affluent" correctly?
The woman had a very affluent personality.
The affluent neighborhood was full of mansions and luxury cars.
The restaurant served a dish with an affluent amount of spices.
The rapper's lyrics were affluent and poetic.
Which of these sentences uses the word "affluent" correctly?
The affluent neighborhood was full of mansions and luxury cars.
The affluent neighborhood was full of mansions and luxury cars. Affluent is used correctly here to describe a neighborhood where many wealthy people live. The large houses and expensive cars are a telltale sign that the area is wealthy and well to do. The homes are large and exquisitely designed, and the vehicles are top-of-the-line. This affluent neighborhood is a sign of status and prestige, and residents can be proud of their success and wealth. The area is a testament to the power of money and influence.
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In Person
Billie & Ella
May 31 | 11:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.
BUY TICKETS
Banter, jokes, jazz, and blues abound when music legends Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald get together. These two iconic musicians are elegantly portrayed by New Orleans' own Kathleen Moore and Chloé Marie Johnson, respectively, and backed by the talented Victory Trio. Enjoy classic hits like “Give Me the Simple Life,” “God Bless the Child,” “Stormy Weather,” and more from music royalty!
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Which words best complete these example sentences?
A) Our company president is ____________ and always keeps our employees motivated, even during challenging times. B) Some people try to always be ____________, which makes them a joy to be around.
Persiflage
Esprit
Arable
Felicific
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5-31
1 PM – 5 PM
German Coast
Farmers Market-
Westbank Bridge Park
13825 River Rd, Luling, LA 70070-6219, United States
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The Jazz Foundation of America presents Water Seed
- Wednesday, May 31, 2023
- 2:00 PM 3:00 PM
- New Orleans Jazz Museum
- 400 Esplanade Ave.New OrleansUnited States
The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jazz Foundation of America present a performance by Water Seed on Wednesday, May 31st at 2:00 PM CDT inside the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
Bringing together a mixture Funk, Rock and Pop, Water Seed creates timeless yet immediate with an edgy style and progressive consciousness. In the 10 plus years of performing and recording the band’s transformative energy has and appeal has only grown. In 2017 the band scored their first Billboard breaking album, We Are Stars. The following year they scored big with the release of their album Say Yeah, which debuted on 4 Billboard charts reaching number 17 on the R&B Charts.
This program takes place inside our third floor Performance Center, listening room. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited and offered first come, first serve.
Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in at 2pm on https://www.facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
WATCH LIVE
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5-31
2 PM – 7 PM
Lafreniere Park Farmers Arts Market
3000 Downs Blvd,
Metairie, LA 70003-3957,
United States
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TODAY AT 3 PM – 7 PM
Books & Brews at Funny Library Coffee Shop
Funny Library Coffee Shop
- 550 Baronne Street, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (833) 791-7700
We are so excited to partner with Virgin Hotels New Orleans to offer a monthly book fair for grown-ups in the Funny Library Coffee Shop! Our first book fair will take place Wednesday, May 31 from 3-7PM.
The coffee shop has an excellent book vibe AND a David Bowie portrait, so of course we felt right at home. Plus, excellent coffee and a bar and restaurant right next door that opens at 4PM if you’re more into cocktails. There is also an awesome rooftop pool bar that visitors can buy a pass for!
We’ll be in this super cool space the last Wednesday of every month, slinging books, stickers, games, and more. Check out our upcoming themes below to see what you can expect each month, and we hope to see you there!
Please note Tubby & Coo’s has a zero tolerance policy for harassment or intimidation of any kind during our events.
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TODAY AT 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Chamber After 5: House of Blues New Orleans
House of Blues New Orleans
225 Decatur Street
New Orleans, LA
Join the New Orleans Chamber at our premier evening networking event, the Chamber After 5, hosted by House of Blues!
*Complimentary hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine & non-alcoholic beverages
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TODAY AT 6 PM – 7:30 PM
From Behind the Mask - Barry Jean Ancelet in conversation with Nick Spitzer
Octavia Books
- 513 Octavia Street, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 899-7323
Join us for a special evening with Cajun culture's leading expert Barry Jean Ancelet presenting FROM BEHIND THE MASK: Essays on South Louisiana Mardi Gras Runs. He will appear in conversation with folklorist Nick Spitzer, producer and host of AMERICAN ROUTES.
FROM BEHIND THE MASK brings together essays written over a period of more than forty years, based on Barry Jean Ancelet’s observations and experiences. Ancelet explores critical elements of the traditional Mardi Gras runs of Cajun and Creole South Louisiana, including strategies for masking, costuming, begging, singing, playing, and moving through the countryside. He addresses historical issues, including the tradition’s roots in European and Afro-Caribbean festivals, as well as its contemporary dynamics and ongoing evolution, including local social, cultural and political issues involving class, identity, gender and race.
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TODAY AT 6 PM – 7 PM
Poetry Club: Happy Birthday Walt Whitman!
Harahan Library
219 Soniat Ave New Orleans, LA 70123
Celebrate the 204th birthday of celebrated poet Walt Whitman with the Poetry Club, a group that gathers twice a month to share mutual interests in reading, writing, and learning about different forms of poetry. Patrons are invited to join a discussion of poetry, read work from different poets, explore and experiment with different types of poetry through writing exercises, and share their work with others. Open to teens and adults, this event takes place in the Adult Fiction/Non-Fiction area of the Harahan Library
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Blue Cypress Books
- 8123 Oak St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 352-0096
Join us Wednesday, May 31st to celebrate TR Johnson’s latest book, New Orleans: A Writer’s City!
TR Johnson will be in conversation with Michael Tisserand.
A comprehensive literary history of New Orleans, one of the most storied cities in the world.
The neighborhoods of New Orleans have given rise to an extraordinary outpouring of important writing. Over the last century and a half or so, these stories and songs have given the city its singular place in the human imagination. This book leads the reader along five thoroughfares that define these different parts of town – Royal, St. Claude, Esplanade, Basin, and St. Charles – to explore how the writers who have lived around them have responded in closely related ways to the environments they share. On the outskirts of New Orleans today, the city’s precarious relation to its watery surroundings and the vexed legacies of race loom especially large. But the city’s literature shows us that these themes have been near to hand for New Orleans writers for several generations, whether reflected through questions of masquerade, dreams of escape, the innocence of children, or the power of money or of violence or of memory.
T. R. Johnson grew up in Louisville and has taught at universities there and in Boston. He is currently serves as Professor of English at Tulane. For nearly twenty five years, he has lived in the 9th Ward of New Orleans and hosted a contemporary jazz radio program at WWOZ 90.7 FM. He is the editor of New Orleans: A Literary History and the author of New Orleans: A Writer’s City.
Michael Tisserand‘s books include the Eisner Award-winning Krazy: George Herriman, A Life in Black and White; The Kingdom of Zydeco; Sugarcane Academy; and the photography collection My Father When Young. He is currently collaborating with Alison Fensterstock on a book about “Vic and Nat’ly” cartoonist Bunny Matthews for the Historic New Orleans Collection, and with zydeco musician and artist Dennis Paul Williams on a zydeco-themed children’s book for the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Press.
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What is examined to determine a horse's age?
Hooves
Skin
Tongue
Teeth
Age determination is made by a study of the 12 front teeth, called incisors. The two central pairs both above and below are called centers, pincers, or nippers.
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NATIONAL MACAROON DAY | MAY 31
Each year on May 31st, National Macaroon Day celebrates the small coconut cookie that is full of flavor and variety, too. Do not mistake these with the delicate sandwich cookies called macarons. No, these small, but substantial cookies hold their own despite the sometimes mistaken identity. For coconut lovers, this day summons up a little bit of bliss.
The Italians receive credit for creating these sweet morsels sometime around the 8th or 9th century. The recipes later traveled to France. However, in other parts of the world, the once flourless cookie served its purpose during religious observances.
Coconut is one of those love-hate ingredients. ~Chef Marcus Samuelsson
Eventually, the cookie made its way to the United States, where the coconut macaroon takes only a few ingredients to make. Shredded coconut serves as the main ingredient. Usually sweetened, the coconut may also be toasted. Other ingredients include flour, sugar or sweetened condensed milk, and egg whites and flavoring. Once the ingredients are combined, the mixture is dropped by spoonfuls onto baking sheets and baked. Most varieties of coconut macaroons are dipped in milk chocolate, dark chocolate or white chocolate. Almonds, pecans, cashews, or other nuts are sometimes added to the cookie.
This cookie is easy to make, even a beginner can succeed with the simple recipe.
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May 31st Celebrated History
1907
The first New York Taxicab Company cabs arrive in New York City. Owner Harry N. Allen imported 65 of the red and green cars from France. However, they weren’t the first taxicabs to operate in the United States. In 1897, Samuel’s Electric Carriage and Wagon Company launched in New York City. The company’s electric vehicles grew to 100 by 1889 with a new name – Electric Vehicle Company. By the turn of the century, they operated 1,000 cabs. After fire destroyed almost a third of its cabs and financial crisis struck the country in 1907, Electric Vehicle Company shuttered its doors.
1911
The Titanic launches from Belfast, Northern Ireland.
1962
The State of Israel hangs World War II official Adolf Eichmann for his role in the Holocaust.
1971
Memorial Day is celebrated on the last Monday in May for the first time. In 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act giving the country five federal three-day weekends a year. The other four holidays include Washington’s Birthday (Presidents’ Day), Labor Day, Columbus Day and Veterans Day.
2005
In a Vanity Fair article, John D. O’Connor reveals the name of Deep Throat. FBI official Mark Felt confided in O’Connor, family friend and attorney, in 2002.
May 31st Celebrated Birthdays
Walt Whitman – 1819
The transcendentalist and prolific poet, Walt Whitman began his career as a printer and journalist. Author of Leaves of Grass, he published the volume of poems himself.
Chien-Shiung Wu – 1912
In 1936, the Chinese physicist emigrated to the United States. She would become instrumental to the Manhattan Project through her pioneering contributions to particle physics.
Clint Eastwood – 1930
“Go ahead, make my day.” Harry Callahan (AKA Dirty Harry) in Sudden Impact
Clint Eastwood is equally recognized for his acting, directing, and producing abilities. His credits include a long list of award nominations and wins, including Unforgiven, Million Dollar Baby, and American Sniper.
Joe Namath – 1943
The American quarterback played professional football for 13 seasons. In 1969, Namath helped secure a Super Bowl win for the New York Jets.
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esprit
[ E-SPREE ]
Part of SpeechnounOrigin + Etymology
French; from the Latin spiritus 'spirit'
Synonymsnoun
cleverness
sprightliness
intelligence
Antonyms
noununavailable
Definition
noun
sprightliness of spirit or wit; lively intelligence
Examples
noun
A) Our company president is esprit and always keeps our employees motivated, even during challenging times. B) Some people try to always be esprit, which makes them a joy to be around.
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A Daily Dose.
James Cagney, Lucille Ball, Fred Astaire, Greer Garson, Paul Henreid, Judy Garland, Betty Hutton, Harpo Marx, Marjorie Stewart, Sergeant Barney Ross, Kay Kyser, Mickey Rooney, Rosemary LaPlanche on The Hollywood Cavalcade War Bonds Tour.
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OnlineWire - New Orleanrtual gig calendar |
Welcome to
OffBeat‘s live music listings!
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Blue Star Museums Program
Through the Blue Star Museums program, The National WWII Museum offers free admission to the nation’s military personnel and their families this summer from Armed Forces Day through Labor Day. Help us kick off this program on May 20 with these upcoming events!
The National WWII Museum and the Blue Star Museums network have partnered to offer free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel—including National Guard and Reserve—and their families each summer. Starting on Armed Forces Day (Saturday, May 20) through Labor Day (Monday, September 4), active-duty military families must show a Geneva Conventions common access card (CAC), DD Form 1173 ID card (dependent ID), or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card to Visitor Services staff for complimentary Museum Campus Passes for the military ID holder and up to five family members. The military ID holder can be either an active-duty servicemember or other dependent family member with the appropriate ID card. The active-duty member does not have to be present for family members to use the program.
The free admission program is available for those currently serving in the US military—Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Space Force—as well as members of the Reserves, National Guard, US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, and NOAA Commissioned Corps.
Blue Star Museums program admission also includes complimentary entry to the 4D film experience Beyond All Boundaries and the interactive Final Mission: USS Tang Submarine Experience.
Across the Museum’s Campus
945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130
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Community Office Hours (COH) is intended to provide an opportunity to discuss issues within the community and give residents the opportunity for direct dialogue with City staff about interests and concerns. This program enables City Hall to be accessible and helpful to more residents within neighborhoods. This effort supports a two-way street of effective communication and information flow for addressing neighborhood-level issues.
Your liaison will be available to assist you in your district, Monday through Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you have any questions or concerns and would like to book an appointment for assistance, please visit nola.gov/coh or give us a call at (504) 658-4985.
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NOW OPEN
The Walt Disney Studios and World War II
On display through September 24, 2023
Organized by The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco, California, this family-friendly exhibit explores how one of America’s most beloved entertainment companies helped achieve Allied victory. Through a collection of over 500 rare historical objects and film clips, this traveling exhibit showcases collections such as “Films and Print for Training, Propaganda, and Entertainment” and “Insignia and Morale,” highlighting Walt Disney and his staff’s unfaltering support of the war effort. For more information,
LEARN MORE
945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
504-528-1944
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Philip Melancon, Jr.
Regular weekly schedule:
Tues: Chop House
Steak House piano 6-9pm
Wed: Prytania Theater Uptown
Classic Movie Series 10 am
Fri: Superior Seafood
Upbeat & Loud 5-7 pm
Fri: Public Belt
Piano Bar 8-10:30 pm
Sat: Public Belt
Piano Bar 8-10:30 pm
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2828 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119
Wed, May 31, 2023
8:00 PM
Jon Cleary
TICKETS
18 and over
Thu, June 1, 2023
8:30 PM
Jenn Howard Band
Chickie Wah Wah
And here we go again with our weekly calendar folks!
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Wednesday, May 31
6:00 PM
Ages 21+
Wednesday, May 31
9:00 PM
Ages 21+
$10.00
TICKETS Info >
NO COVER
Thursday, June 1
7:00 PM
Ages 21+
TICKETS Info >
Thursday, June 1
10:00 PM
Ages 21+
$10.00
TICKETS Info >
Friday, June 2
10:00 PM
Ages 21+
$20.00
TICKETS Info >
NO COVER
Saturday, June 3
6:00 PM
Ages 21+
TICKETS Info >
Saturday, June 3
10:00 PM
Ages 21+
$10.00
TICKETS Info >
NO COVER
Sunday, June 4
5:00 PM
Ages 21+
TICKETS Info >
Sunday, June 4
9:00 PM
Ages 21+
$10.00
TICKETS Info
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514 Frenchmen St. , New Orleans, LA 70116
P: (504) 944-8461
WEDNESDAY MAY 31 OPEN AT 1:00 PM FOR LUNCH
BOARDWALKER AND THE 3 FINGER SLINGERS 1:15-5:00 SWINGIN' WITH JOHN SAAVEDRA 5:30 PM-8:30PM ROULE AND THE QUEEN
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The Back Room at Buffa's
1001 Esplanade Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70116
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Live Music
Every
Thursday thru Monday
All Ages Welcome!
Wooton Wednesdays
May 31, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm CDT
The Back Room at Buffa's Bar & Restaurant
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Tom McDermott & Antoine Diel
Jun 1, 2023 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm CDT
The Back Room at Buffa's Bar & Restaurants
02
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Sam Price And Friends
Jun 2, 2023 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm CDT
The Back Room at Buffa's Bar & Restaurant
· 1001 Esplanade Avenue,New Orleans,70116,US
504) 949-0038
Buy TicketsBuffa’s is committed to paying our musicians fairly while also protecting our customers during the remainder of the pandemic. In order to do this we are selling full tables intead of individual seats for each show.
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The Palm Court Jazz Cafe presents fine dining with live traditional jazz. Normal opening hours are Wednesday through Sunday, from 7pm to 11pm.
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Lars Edegran & Palm Court Jazz Band
1204 Decatur Street
New Orleans LA, 70116
Phone: (504) 525 - 0200
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SNUG HARBOR
Thursdays, Fridays,
Saturdays, & Sundays
Shows at 8 & 10pm
Tickets for all shows are available and easy online www.SnugJazz.com in order to guarantee your seat, and walk-up tickets are only available while they last.
May 31st:
Warren Battiste
& The Last Time Around Quartet
Shows at 8pm & 10pm.
Doors at 7:00pm & 9:30pm.
LOCATION:
SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO
626 Frenchmen St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
504-949-0696
ADMISSION:
GENERAL SEATING
$20.00 - $40.00
SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO
626 Frenchmen St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
504-949-0696 to purchase tickets
ADMISSION:
GENERAL $25.00 - $40.00
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2023 Louisiana Festivals
Summer Fun: Festivals & Events, 2023
June
2-3: Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Concert Series
2-3: Cajun Heritage Festival, Larose, LA
3: Louisiana Peach Festival, Ruston, LA
7-11: New Orleans Wine and Food Experience
9-11: New Orleans Pride
9-10: Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Concert Series
10-11: French Market Creole Tomato Festival
10: NOLA Zydeco Fest
16-17: Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Concert Series
19: New Orleans Juneteenth Festival
22-24: Beauregard Watermelon Festival, DeRidder, LA
July
June 30-July 2: Essence Music Festival
1: Lebeau Zydeco Festival, Lebeau, LA
14: Bastille Day Fete
14-16: San Fermin in Nueva Orleans, aka Running of the Bulls
13-15: Island Strong Music Fest, Grand Isle, LA
15-16: Cajun French Music & Food Festival, Lake Charles
22: Delcambre Shrimp Festival, Delcambre, LA
23-28: Tales of the Cocktail
August
5: White Linen Night
5-6: Satchmo SummerFest
11-14: New Orleans Salsa Bachata Festival
12: Red Dress Run
13: Dirty Linen Night
September
Aug 31-Sept 4: Southern Decadence
1: WWOZ Groove Gala
1-4: Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival, Morgan City
15: Mamou Cajun Music Festival
16: Highland Jazz & Blues Festival, Shreveport
21-24: Alligator Festival, Luling, LA
23: Beignet Fest
Sept 23-Oct 8 NOLAxNOLA
29-30: The Bogalusa Blues and Heritage Festival
Sept 30-Oct 1 National Fried Chicken Festival
October
6-8: Gretna Heritage Festival
6-8: Gentilly Fest
7: Bluesberry Music and Art Festival, Covington
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FREE Admission to the Ogden Museum of Art for La. Residents
6
10:00 am
Ogden Museum of
Southern Art
925 Camp St.
New Orleans LA 70130
If you are a Louisiana resident you can enjoy the Ogden Museum of Southern Art for free on Thursdays thanks to the Helis Foundation. Great museum with the largest and most comprehensive assemblage of Southern art in the world, establishing the Ogden Museum as the preeminent resource on art and culture of the South.
. Purchase tickets in advance.
Who
All ages
Cost
Free for La. Residents
How
RESERVE TIMED
TICKETS HERE
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Penny's Cafe
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THURSDAY BUFFET $11.95
All you can eat fried chicken, baked chicken, fried okra, pork n' beans, boiled corn & potatoes, broccoli & bacon mac, cornbread, and dessert!
11am-7:30pm
- 5442 E Judge Perez Dr, Violet, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 272-0262
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VENDOR OF THE WEEK:
Sam Sprouts
Sam Sprouts is a small farm that produces a variety of cleaned, dehulled, spin dried and carefully packaged hydroponic sprouts, fresh cut varieties of microgreens, and seasonal produce. Sam started growing sprouts in his kitchen 14 years ago. He fell in love with the process of growing and harvesting. He has now been in business for a decade and grows at least an acre or two of gardens every year. Sam has a passion for helping people and aims to inspire new young farmers in the industry. You can find Sam at the Sunday City Park market. Be sure to stop by!
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Join me this Thursday, June 1 for "Marty Gras”— Brother Martin Night at Tipitina’s. This annual concert is held in honor of Marty Hurley, who was Brother Martin’s band director for 36 years (he was my assistant his first 15 years). Keith Spera and I are special guests. This year's proceeds will go to fund the Arthur Hardy Fine Arts Scholarship at Brother Martin. https://www.brothermartin.com/register-for-marty-gras/
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2023 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.
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.
Gates Open - 5:00pm
Performances - 6:00-8:00pm
SPRING 2023 SCHEDULE
- June 1 - New Leviathan Oriental Fox-Trot Orchestra
- $15.00
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- The New Leviathan Oriental Fox Trot Orchestra is an American revival orchestra that performs vintage American music popular from the 1890s through the early 1930s.
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- June 8 - The Yat Pack
- $15.00
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- “The Yat Pack” is a New Orleans-based band modeled on the 1960s Vegas Swing Era. They will perform classic big-band numbers by Frank Sinatra, Louis Prima, Dean Martin, and Bobby Darin as well as contemporary artists like Michael Bublé, Billy Joel, and Harry Connick, Jr. www.theyatpack.com
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- June 15 - Julio y Cesar
- $15.00
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- Originally from Guatemala, Julio and Cesar Herrera have been in New Orleans for over 30 years. They describe their music as constantly evolving, attributing this in part to their exposure from an early age to many cultures. For more information about the singer/band, please visit www.julioandcesar.com.
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- June 22 - Raphael Bas & Harmonouche
- $15.00
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- Harmonouche plays music loaded with charisma and international flavor. This New Orleans band combines world-class musicianship and a good dose of humor to deliver a unique sound orchestrated with jazz guitar, harmonica, accordion, piano and vocals.
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- June 29 - Tim Laughlin
- $15.00
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- Tim began playing the clarinet at age 8, taking private lessons at Werlein’s. Laughlin has separated himself by composing original New Orleans Jazz, as heard on his award-winning CD, The Isle of Orleans. His songs have been heard on television, commercials, and major motion pictures. www.timlaughlin.com
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The Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco concert series celebrates the rich traditions of southwest Louisiana. The combination of rollicking two-step music and spicy seafood is a potent example of how we in Louisiana love to “pass a good time.”
WHEN
June 2-3, 2023
June 9-10, 2023
June 16-17, 2023
WHERE
Louis Armstrong Park – 701 N. Rampart Street, New Orleans, La 70116
LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE
Three weekends of music indoors at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center.
Details to be announced soon!
JUNE 2-3, 2023
JUNE 9-10, 2023
JUNE 16-17, 2023
No recording. Please, no audio or video recording of any performances at the festival.
The Louisiana Cajun Zydeco Festival is a presentation of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation. Our broadcast partner is WWOZ New Orleans 90.7 FM.
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WE’RE BACK AT THE BLUE NILE EVERY FRIDAY!!!!
TODAY AT 11 PM
Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers
$20
· 532 Frenchmen Street,New Orleans,70116,US
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LSU was announced as the No. 5 national seed for the NCAA Baseball Tournament Monday, and the Tigers will open the NCAA Baton Rouge Regional at 2 p.m. CT Friday when they face Tulane in Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field.
The No. 5 National Seed marks LSU’s first appearance among the Top 8 seeds since 2017, when the Tigers were No. 4.
LSU (43-15) is the No. 1 seed in the Baton Rouge Regional and Tulane (19-40), the American Athletic Conference Tournament champion, is the regional’s No. 4 seed. The LSU-Tulane game will be televised on ESPNU and broadcast on the LSU Sports Radio Network.
No. 2 seed Oregon State will meet No. 3 seed Sam Houston at 7 p.m. Friday in the second game of the Baton Rouge Regional, and the contest will be streamed on ESPN +.
The regional continues through the weekend, with the winner advancing to the NCAA Super Regional next weekend versus the winner of the Lexington (Ky.) Regional.
2023 NCAA BATON ROUGE REGIONAL SCHEDULE
Friday, June 2
Game 1: (1) LSU vs (4) Tulane – 2 p.m. (ESPNU)
Game 2: (2) Oregon State vs (3) Sam Houston – 7 p.m. (ESPN +)
Saturday, June 3
Game 3: Loser of Game 1 vs. Loser of Game 2 – TBD
Game 4: Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 2 - TBD
Sunday, June 4
Game 5: Winner of Game 3 vs. Loser of Game 4 - TBD
Game 6: Winner of Game 5 vs. Winner of Game 4 - TBD
Monday, June 5
Game 7: Winner of Game 5 vs. Winner of Game 4 – TBD *if necessary
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For the first time since 2016, with a record of 19-40, Tulane upset the best team in the AAC to win the title and punch a ticket to the NCAA Tournament. The Green Wave now looks to take down the LSU Tigers at Alex Box.
David and Goliath Friday afternoon in famed Alex Box Stadium
19-40 Tulane vs. 43-15 LSU in @NCAABaseball
postseason.
Green Wave respects Tigers, but doesn't fear them.
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Louisiana (40-22), which earned its first at-large selection since 2013, will face No. 2-seed Texas (38-20) in a 1 p.m. CT contest at Mark Light Stadium on the campus of the University of Miami. Miami (40-19), the No. 9 national seed, will face Maine (32-19) in the opening round. | |
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Tipitina's announced the lineup for its Free Fridays summer concert series. Shows run May 26 through Sept. 1.
Shows are general admission and there are no tickets. Patrons must be 21 or older to enter. Doors open at 8 p.m. and shows start at 9 p.m. each Friday.
Here is the lineup.
June 2 Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes and James Martin Band
June 9 Dave Jordan and the Neigborhood Improvement Association and Zoomst
June 16 Good Enough for Good Times and All That
June 23 The Quickening and Steve Kelly
June 30 New Orleans Suspects and Renee Gros
July 7 Tony Hall and Friends and Deltaphonic
July 14 Papa Mali's Brand New Bag and Very Cherry
July 21 The Soul Project FUAS and The New Orleans Johnnys
July 28 Soul Brass Band and Sam Price and the True Believers
Aug. 4 Brass-A-holics and Noah Young Band
Aug. 11 Honey Island Swamp Band and Strange Roux
Aug. 18 Billy Iuso and Vegas Cola
Aug. 25 Raw Deal Presents A Tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire featuring Anjelika "Jelly" Joseph and Zita
Sept. 1 Naughty Professor and Daria and the Hip Drops
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Join us for this week's
TASTING
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THIS FRIDAY - June 2
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Prytania Wine & Spirits
Join us for our weekly tasting at Prytania Wine & Spirits.
We will have a tasting of:
- SERENELLO PROSECCO
- SKOURAS MOSCOFILERO
- ZOE RED BLEND
Prytania Wine & Spirits hosts a free tasting every Friday evening.
PRYTANIA WINE & SPIRITS
1300 Arabella St, New Orleans, LA 70115
Phone: (504) 891-0448
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Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce de Leon Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
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Upcoming Events
Friday Night Wine School, Breaking Bread with John Lott
Friday, May 19, 2023 - 6 spots remaining
You can probably count on one hand the number of times we have featured wines from a California producer, so, if we do, you know it's for a very good reason...It was love at first sip for us when John Lott first brought us a Breaking Bread wine. We liked the winery's story and the winemaking approach is a perfect fit for us so we continued to bring in more and more of the wines. Delicious, balanced, playful, natural wines that are perfect for summertime drinking in New Orleans.
The wines are made by Erik Miller, founder and winemaker of Kokomo Wines, whose interest in natural wine came about as he noticed a shift in the California wine industry toward lower alcohol, food-friendly, low-intervention wine. He had been making wine for sixteen years and with the development of a more traditional brand, had a solid foundation in winemaking as it pertains to microbiology and fermentation science. When he decided to start Breaking Bread, it was very important to him, artistically, to build something completely different than his first conception, Kokomo. He wanted to be challenged in his craft as a winemaker and he also wanted to understand fermentation from a different perspective that could possibly play a part in future Kokomo vintages. Erik is also a chef so the concept of sharing meals and wine with others, as well as his belief in the power of food and wine to bring people together and create community, was behind the premise of Breaking Bread Wines.
The style of his red wines is defined by a flavor profile that is synonymous with carbonic maceration, or whole cluster fermentation. Erik believes that by keeping the grapes in their complete natural form as they come off the vine, with no destemming, the stem becomes part of the fermentation process and final product. As it turns out, the stem adds a piece of chemistry that is needed for balance in these wines because we pick the fruit less ripe, with lower sugar, so it has lower alcohol but higher acidity. The stems help balance out that acidity by bringing potassium into the mix.
John will present 5 wines including a Pet Nat (our love at first sip wine!), skin contact white, a whole cluster red and 2 others to be determined, possibly something from his Kokomo project. Join us, we promise you'll love them too! Get your tickets here, Breaking Bread
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In Person
Expressions of America
Expressions of America (June 3)
Expressions of America (June 4)
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m..
BUY TICKETS
Our newest attraction brings history to life like never before. Expressions of America is an immersive, outdoor sound and light show that combines cutting-edge technology and special effects with the real words and stories of everyday people who made a tremendous impact during a time of monumental conflict. Now featuring the Victory Belles for a lively pre-show performance!
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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?
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JAZZ'N THE VINES FT.
ROCKIN' DOPSIE JR + THE ZYDECO TWISTERS
JUNE 3RD
Wild Bush Farm & Vineyard
81250 Hwy 1082
Bush, LA 70431
(985) 892-9742
JUNE 3RD: ROCKIN' DOPSIE
Rockin' Dopsie Jr.s considered the ultimate entertainer bringing a high energy stage show that has led to him being called the James Brown of Zydeco, but that's not all - throw in some New Orleans Funkiness with a Gumbo of Soul, R&B and the Dopsie brothers Anthony on accordian and Tiger on drums plus the top notch musicianship of The Zydeco Twisters and you have the best high energy show around.
Gates open at 5pm when the wine bar opens, and Creole Tomateaux returns with tasty eats! The show will be from 6:30-9pm and is family friendly, so bring the whole crew! Tickets are $12 for adults, $5 for teens, and kids 12 and under are free. Don't miss out on our online only package of 2 tickets and a bottle of wine for $28 - only available until 4pm the day of the show and limited to the first 300 packages. 🎟️🍾 Come enjoy some zydeco music and great wine and food under the stars and amongst the vines at Wild Bush! - get your tickets now!
About the artist: https://rockindopsiejr.com/
Please go to wildbushfarmandvineyard.com for more information.
Tickets + Info
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Grande Krewe Friends...
...it's rosé time!
Join us for a delightful afternoon of sipping and savoring at our annual Rosé Fest! We're excited to feature over 30 different rosé wines from all over the world. We'll have four distributors pouring some of the finest and most unique expressions available at all price points. They'll guide you through the tasting experience and provide insights into the different flavors, aromas, and characteristics of each wine. To complement the wines, we'll also be serving up delicious small bites that perfectly pair with rosé. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to indulge in some of the best rosé around!
At $45 per person, these spots will sell out fast so sign up now!
Click here to reserve a space!
Shop in store at 2305 Decatur St.
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The Savannah Sipping Society
Tickets Selling Fast!
Don’t Miss Your Chance to Spend Happy Hour with These Ladies
The Savannah Sipping Society Special Event -
JUN
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Jun 3, 2023
Playmakers Theater
Covington, LA
Get Tickets
JUN
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Jun 4, 2023
For the remainder of the run, Saturday performances are at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m
What happens when an uptight, unemployed architect, an earthy divorcee, a lonely widow and a fireball of a gal become fast friends in a slow Southern town? Add the liberal use of libations and you get The Savannah Sipping Society, the next production at Playmakers Theater. Directed by Joan Soboloff, the show runs May 20-June 4 with a Real Estate Professionals Premiere Friday, May 19.
The Savannah Shipping Society welcomes newcomers Elizabeth Humbert as Randa, the 49 year old architect whose well-earned promotion is given to a 30-year-old man;
Jeri Creson as Marlafaye, the Texan-done-wrong with anger issues; Stephanie Neece as the feisty lifestyle coach Jinx. Dot, a recent widow with a penchant for sexy underwear, is played by Arden Allen Dufilho. You never know what’s going to happen when these four women get together for Happy Hour.
The Savannah Sipping Society opens with a special Realtors’ Premiere, May 19 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 will include hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction benefitting Playmakers Theater. Specialty cocktails will be available.
The regular run opens Saturday, May 20 at 7 p.m. with champagne and hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are $20. For the remainder of the run, Saturday performances are at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Tickets for all performances are available at BonTempsTix.com or playmakersinc.com.
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- The Broadside
- 600 North Broad Street
- New Orleans, Louisiana 70119
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SATURDAY AT
9 until Midnight
The Anaïs at
The Bombay Club
Every Saturday
Daniel Meinecke joins me on piano
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Join us for an evening of Jazz and Cocktails at The Bombay Club.
830 Conti St
New Orleans, LA 70112
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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!
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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
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Gretna Farmer’s Market
Event Date:
Saturday
from 8:30 am - 12:30 am
Gretna Market
301 Huey P Long Ave
Gretna, LA 70053
| Enjoy fresh local produce and crafts at the Gretna Farmers Market, every Saturday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, rain or shine, under the covered Gretna Market Building, Huey P. Long Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets in historic downtown Gretna. | |
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Riverwalk Outlets
Hey, NOLA! If you love face painting, live music and crawfish, you’ll love the Riverwalk Summer Festival. Riverwalk Outlets is hosting the FREE event from 12 to 4 p.m. on June 3. We can’t wait to see you there!
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Full Moon 2023 Calendar
For 2023, there will be 13 full moons. Most of the months will have 1 full moon with the exception of August. For August 2023, a blue moon is on the schedule. Mark your calendars accordingly!
Here’s a quick summary of the dates of each of the full moons, their names, and how they fit into each season.
Here are the dates of the 2023 Full Moons:
June 3, 2023 (Full Strawberry Moon)
The June 2023 Full Moon, also called the Full Strawberry Moon, will be on Saturday June 3, 2023 23:42 ET or June 4, 2023 03:42 UTC. This will be the third full moon of the Spring 2023 season as it occurs about two weeks before the Summer Solstice.
The Summer Solstice is on the calendar for June 21, 2023 10:58 EST or 14:58 UTC.
July 3, 2023 (Full Buck Moon)
The July 2023 Full Moon, also called the Full Buck Moon, will be on Monday July 3, 2023 07:39 EST or 11:39 UTC. This will be the first full moon of the Summer 2023 season as the June full moon occurred prior to the Summer Solstice.
August 1, 2023 (Full Sturgeon Moon)
The August 2023 Full Moon, also called the Full Sturgeon Moon, will be on Tuesday August 1, 2023 14:31 EST or 18:31 UTC. This will be the second full moon of the Summer 2023 season.
August 30, 2023 (Full Blue Moon)
There will be a full blue moon in August 2023 on Wednesday August 30, 2023 21:35 or August 31, 2023 01:35 UTC. This will be the third and last full moon of the Summer 2023 season.
This moon is called a full blue moon is because it’s the second full moon in a calendar month.
September 29, 2023 (Full Harvest Moon)
The September 2023 Full Moon, also called the Full Harvest Moon, will be on Friday, September 29, 2023 05:57 EST or 09:57 UTC. This will be the first full moon of the Autumn 2023 season.
There will also be a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse at the same time as the full moon, technically 10 minutes before the full moon peak.
The Autumn Equinox is on the calendar for September 23, 2023 02:50 EST or 06:50 UTC. As the September full moon will be closer to the Autumn Equinox than the October full moon, it will be called the Full Harvest Moon.
October 28, 2023 (Full Hunter’s Moon)
The October 2023 Full Moon, also called the Full Hunter’s Moon will be on Saturday October 28, 2023 16:24 EST or 20:24 UTC. It will be the second full moon of the Autumn 2023 season
November 27, 2023 (Full Beaver Moon)
The November 2023 Full Moon, also called the Full Beaver Moon, will be on Monday November 27, 2023 04:16 EST or 9:16 UTC. It will be the third full moon of the Autumn 2023 season.
December 26, 2023 (Full Cold Moon)
The December 2023 Full Moon, also called Full Cold Moon, will be on Tuesday December 26, 2023 19:33 EST or December 27, 2023 00:33 UTC. It will be the first full moon of the Winter 2023-2024 season
The Winter Solstice is on the calendar for December 21, 2023 22:28 EST or December 22, 2023 03:28 UTC
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Join us here at Palmettos on Sundays from
10 am to 3 pm for an authentic
Louisiana Jazz Brunch.
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JAZZ BRUNCH HOURS
SUNDAY
6-4-23
10 am – 3 pm
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Prefer to make your reservation via phone?
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TODAY AT 7 PM
NOLA Jitterbugs 6-Week Spring Swing Dance Series 2023
Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans
- 900 Camp St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 528-3805
NOLA Jitterbugs swing dance series with LIVE music in the last class! New 6-week series starts Monday March 27th at The Contemporary Arts Center.
7pm Beginners
8pm Intermediate/Advanced
BEGINNERS at 7pm
This class is for those new to swing dancing or need to brush up on the basics of moving with a partner to jazz, swing, & blues. No partner is required to join this class as we rotate partners as we learn. Live music featured in the last class to put your new skills into action!
If you took our last beginner series we recommend taking this one as well. After the last series, we made some adjustments to the flow and restructured it to get you swinging out sooner rather than later. (and with low stress)
Teachers: This series is taught by the entire NOLA Jitterbugs Collective
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FREE WORKSHOPS FOR JOBSEEKERS OVER 50
Tri-Parish Works, the workforce development agency serving St. Tammany, St. Bernard, and Plaquemines parishes, is now accepting applicants for the next edition of its free workplace readiness program Back to Work 50+.
The program is geared toward assisting those age 50 or older in getting back into the workforce. The AARP Foundation has awarded Back to Work 50+ grants to 13 organizations nationwide, and Tri-Parish Works is the only recipient in Louisiana. Available either in-person or online, the program consists of a 1-hour overview and three 2- hour coaching sessions over a two-week period to build confidence and strategies to compete for in-demand jobs and culminates with an employer networking event that enables participants to meet directly with employers from their targeted business sectors.
The next Back to Work 50+ cohort begins on June 6. Spots are limited, so reserve your seat now by calling AARP Foundation toll free at
(855) 850-2525, or by visiting aarpfoundation.org/register. If you have any difficulty registering or for further information, please contact
Andrea Gazaway at Tri-Parish Works at (985) 646-3940.
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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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WYES is excited to announce the 30th anniversary of WYES SEASON OF GOOD TASTES.
This season, from January 2023 through July 2023, guests can select wine tasting dinners at eight of New Orleans’ iconic restaurants. Each dinner is specially created by the chef to pair with the wines being served that evening. In past years, some of the dinners have sold out within a matter of hours.
Reservations open at wyes.org/events. Dinner prices vary from $115-$250, and include tax and gratuity.
All wine pairing menus are now online and can be viewed at wyes.org/events.
Thank you to this season’s participating restaurants.
The Pelican Club — Tuesday, June 6
Palm&Pine — Wednesday, June 21
Briquette — Friday, July 14
These dinners are made possible through the support of our generous sponsors: Caire Hotel & Restaurant Supply, Inc., Community Coffee, AJ’s Produce and Thompson Meats.
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NOLA River Fest Line Up Announced
Join us at the New Orleans Jazz Museum on Saturday, June 10th!
This event is free and open to the public.
Visit nolariverfest.org for more info!
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The World Naked Bike Ride is set to streak through New Orleans on June 10
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TODAY AT 10 AM – 5 PM
Free Day at Audubon Zoo
Audubon Zoo
- 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
- (504) 861-2537
On the third Thursday of the months this year, Orleans Parish residents with one proof of residency will get free admission with up to four guests to Audubon Zoo.
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KREWE DE PINK Presents DEATH BY CHOCOLATE…NOT BREAST CANCER: A Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Research on June 17, 2023
New Orleans, LA — Be a part of the fight against breast cancer while enjoying a feast for the senses. Join Krewe de Pink for their fourth annual Death by Chocolate…NOT Breast Cancer fundraiser. “Breast Cancer is a leading cause of cancer death in women and a disease that has touched so many we know - yet how to get involved in the fight can be difficult” says Chris Costello, Krewe de Pink president. That is why Krewe de Pink created another fun way for people to support Breast Cancer Research.
Death by Chocolate…NOT Breast Cancer is a chocolate and champagne tasting event which will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 5:30 pm– 9:00 pm at the Schoen Mansion, 3827 Canal Street, New Orleans. VIP tickets are $100 and are sold in advance only. General admission is $60 per person in advance and $75 at the door. VIP ticket holders will have exclusive access to the event at 5:30 pm with local celebrity judges, the 2023 Sweet Survivors and special takeaways. Tickets can be purchased at www.krewedepink.org.
Krewe de Pink is working in partnership with Delgado Community College’s Culinary and Pastry Arts Program. The students and alumni members will be creating tasty chocolate bites made with chocolate donated by Callebaut Chocolate culminating in a live competition. Each participant will be judged by guests and local celebrity chefs on their chocolate-inspired dishes – both sweet and savory with 1st Place prizes being awarded for each category.
As part of the program, we will honor this year’s Sweet Survivors: Jonell Deshotel, Amelia Finley Leonardi, Mary Franco, Camey Grau, Kristyn Kemp, Holly McCollum, Ashley O'Bryan, Gina Pausina-Cherry, Nancy Pesses, Amy Storms, Jo Ann Toomy. Guests will enjoy live music performed by the Delgado Jazz Combo, raffles and a fabulous pink photo station. Those who attend are in for a unique and memorable experience full of wonderful sights, scents, sounds and tastes all while supporting breast cancer research.
Hillery Moise, Event Co-Chair loves this event because “the money stays local to support breast cancer research and it supports students by giving them the opportunity to give back to the community while strengthening their skills. A Win-Win-Win.” Death by Chocolate…NOT Breast Cancer, like its sister fundraisers, Pink Bra Run and Krewe de Pink Prom directly supports breast cancer research at Tulane Cancer Center by earmarking money for much needed, non-grant supported research. Learn more at www.krewedepink.org.
Death by Chocolate…NOT Breast Cancer is made possible by the generosity of Jacob Schoen & Son, Delgado Community College’s Culinary and Pastry Arts Program and Krewe de Pink.
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CONQUER KIDS' CANCER
Children, teens and even infants are diagnosed with cancer every day, but donations are drastically down for research to find cures. We can change that – and save lives.
Mark your calendars 📆 because the Raptor krewe is hosting a St. Baldrick's event on June 17th to raise funds and kick childhood cancer to the curb! 🎗️
Our event will help speed the search for cures, by supporting the largest charity funder of childhood cancer research grants. Research is hope, and you can give kids that hope.
Be part of this cause in two ways:
1️⃣ Become a participant: We're looking for shavees to shave your head and stand in solidarity with these brave kids. Let's show them they're not alone!
2️⃣ Donate: If you can't attend, you can still make a difference by donating directly on our event website. Every contribution counts, no matter the size.
Spread the word and invite your friends, family, and colleagues to join us.
Together, we can make a difference.
RSVP
Summer St Patty's BBQ & fundraiser for St. Baldrick's
Jun 17, 2023 • 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
At: Happy Raptor Distilling
1512 Carondelet St, New Orleans, LA US
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Inside New Orleans is pleased to present our 2023 Business & Leadership, and our June/July cover artist, Billy Solitario.
Please join us Thursday, June 22nd from 6-8pm at
Fire House Loft for a cocktail party with food and drinks!
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The Jefferson Community Foundation is hosting the Jefferson Parish Senior Expo on Thursday, June 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Alario Center. This year’s Senior Expo presented by Peoples Health is going to be BIGGER and BETTER than ever before!
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BREES DREAM FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NOLA PICKLEBALL FEST
Annual event to be held at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center to serve as a major fundraiser for the Brees Dream Foundation
Brittany and Drew Brees announced today the creation of The NOLA Pickleball Fest, an annual event benefiting the Brees Dream Foundation. The inaugural event will be held August 10-13, 2023, at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Brees and the staff of the Brees Dream Foundation have been working closely with local tourism leaders at the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, and New Orleans & Company, as well as national companies Joola and The Kitchen, to organize all aspects of the event.
“Brittany and I could not be more excited to bring the first annual NOLA Pickleball Fest to New Orleans,” says Drew Brees. Combining one of the fastest growing and most enjoyable sports alongside a city that knows how to host a party will make this one of the premier events of the summer. It will be great food, music, events, and plenty of pickleball all inside the Convention Center, as we crown amateur champions and raise proceeds for the Brees Dream Foundation that will go towards our ongoing efforts in New Orleans.”
The NOLA Pickleball Fest (“The NOLA”) benefitting the Brees Dream Foundation is a unique, festival-style pickleball tournament featuring 24 tournament quality PickleRoll courts, live music, a celebrity exhibition match featuring Drew Brees, VIP experiences and much more. The NOLA will have three divisions of round robin play: women’s doubles, men’s doubles, and mixed doubles for skill levels 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, and 5.0+. There are two brackets to compete in: Open and 40 yrs. old and over. Featured matches will be played on a center court with grandstand seating as well as Kern Studio Mardi Gras floats for VIP viewing. Join us for an unforgettable experience and the ultimate pickleball party. To sign up or for more information, visit www.drewbrees.com.
“As pickleball participation continues to skyrocket, we’re honored and excited to be working with Drew and his team to create an annual pickleball festival that creates tourism for a higher purpose,” said Jay Cicero, President/CEO of the Sports Foundation. “The Brees Dream Foundation will distribute funds raised from the event to partner charitable organizations along the Gulf Coast. Given the combination of the sport’s popularity and charitable aspect of NOLA Pickleball Fest, it will surely be a hit among amateur and seasoned Pickleball players alike.”
“When it comes to sports, New Orleans is known for hosting iconic championship moments. With our singular, authentic culture and welcoming people, 26,0000 hotel rooms within two miles of the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, and unmatched hospitality, New Orleans is truly Built to Host,” said Walter J. Leger III, President & CEO of New Orleans & Company, the official destination sales, and marketing organization for the New Orleans tourism industry. “Crowds have always been drawn to New Orleans for sporting events of all types and sizes and now it is an honor to add the annual NOLA Pickleball Fest. This event will not only provide a critical summertime tourism boost for the New Orleans economy, but also help the entire community served by the Brees Dream Foundation.”
“The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is delighted to welcome the inaugural NOLA Pickleball Fest to New Orleans this August,” said Convention Center President Michael J. Sawaya. “Our involvement with NOLA Pickleball supports our mission to host events that positively impact the local economy. With the passion of the Brees Dream Foundation and the diligent support of local tourism leaders, there is no doubt the tournament will grow into the best tournament in the nation and benefit our community for years to come.”
Pickleball originated in the Pacific Northwest in the 1960s and combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. It is the fastest-growing sport in the United States with annual increases of millions of people playing, according to a 2023 participation report by the Association of Pickleball Professionals.
Registration for the tournament opens in early June. To register to play, visit www.drewbrees.com. To volunteer, visit www.gnosports.com/volunteer.
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The LSU-Florida State football season opener that will kick off in Orlando on Sunday, Sept. 3, now has a start time and a TV network.
LSU announced Tuesday that the Camping World Kickoff will start at 6:30 p.m. and will be broadcast to a national TV audience on ABC.
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2023 LSU football schedule: Games, dates, opponents
Sept. 3 vs. Florida State
Sept. 9 vs. Grambling
Sept. 16 at Mississippi State
Sept. 23 vs. Arkansas
Sept. 30 at Ole Miss
Oct. 7 at Missouri
Oct. 14 vs. Auburn
Oct. 21 vs. Army
Oct. 28 Idle
Nov. 4 at Alabama
Nov. 11 vs. Florida
Nov. 18 vs. Georgia State
Nov. 25 vs. Texas A&M
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Improvisations Gala is back
December 2, 2023!
EXPERIENCE A NIGHT OF IMPROVISATIONS OUT OF THIS WORLD
We are excited to announce the 6th Annual Improvisations Gala will feature
Jason Neville Funky Soul Band & Special Guest Mr. P. Funk “George Clinton”
And many more outstanding artists to be announced!
The gala will take place throughout the historic complex at 400 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans, from 8-11 PM preceded by a Patron Party.
Tickets are $300 per person for the exclusive Patron Party and $150 per person for General Admission gala tickets.
BUY TICKETS NOW!
The New Orleans Jazz Museum’s annual Improvisations Gala is a thrilling evening of New Orleans music, food, and local culture. Last year’s Gala brought more than 1,000 people together for 15 performances across five stages, and this year promises an even larger celebration.
The New Orleans Jazz Museum
400 Esplanade Ave
New Orleans, LA 70116-2015
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