Art for All presented by The Helis Foundation

Providing Free Admission for Louisiana Residents to New Orleans' Most Beloved Cultural Institutions 

The Helis Foundation is committed to providing access to our rich heritage by underwriting free admission for all Louisiana residents to some of New Orleans' most beloved cultural institutions. The Helis Foundation's mission is to advance access to the arts while continuing a family legacy of philanthropic support to the New Orleans community. 

• Contemporary Arts Center- Free for LA residents on Sundays 
• New Orleans Museum of Art- Free for LA residents on Wednesdays 
• New Orleans Botanical Garden- Free for LA residents Wednesdays
• The Ogden Museum- Free for LA residents Thursdays
• Louisiana Children's Museum Free for LA residents the second Sunday of every month

2022 New Orleans Chamber Annual Meeting with Governor John Bel Edwards

 2022 New Orleans Chamber Annual Meeting with Governor John Bel Edwards

Date: December 14, 2022

Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST

Sorry, public registration for this event has been closed.

New Orleans Chamber

 Annual Meeting & Business Luncheon

REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED

Keynote Speaker:

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards

Upon taking the oath of office, Gov. Edwards inherited the largest budget deficit in Louisiana’s history, following years of budget mismanagement, which included cuts to higher education and vital state resources and services. In 2016, the state faced a $1 billion shortfall to close out the last quarter of the fiscal year. And in 2017, the state faced a $2 billion deficit in the governor’s first full fiscal year.

Gov. Edwards and a bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers worked hard to stabilize the state’s budget through a balanced approach. Today, higher education funding has been restored, the state’s gross domestic product is the highest it’s ever been and Louisiana’s budget is balanced and stable.

One of the governor’s top priorities coming into office was comprehensive criminal justice reform. For decades, mass incarceration plagued Louisiana, and the state led the nation in incarceration rates. Gov. Edwards signed sweeping bipartisan criminal justice reform legislation in 2017 that targets recidivism and invests in treatment programs. In 2018, the state saw a 20 percent decrease in the number of people imprisoned for non-violent crimes. Under his leadership, Louisiana shed the title of the most incarcerated state in the country.

Gov. Edwards continues to do what the people sent him to Baton Rouge to do: Put Louisiana First. Hundreds of thousands are insured, Louisiana’s budget is stable, and Louisiana is open for business.

Location:

Hilton New Orleans Riverside

Grand Ballroom - A & B (1st Floor)

Two Poydras Street

Parking Options:

Uber/Lyft/Taxi/Streetcar highly recommended.

Limited availability - $15 self-park in Hilton Garage

Date/Time Information:

Wednesday, December 14th 

11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Registration & Networking

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Program with Luncheon

Contact Information:

Paige Davis, Director of Events & Membership Development

Send an Email

Fees/Admission:

General Ticket Pricing:

Members $65

Non-members $75

*Pre-registration is REQUIRED**

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2022 AT 11 AM CST

Amanda Shaw at the Chloe

4125 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115-4754, United States

Energetic Louisiana fiddler Amanda Shaw blazes trails with her clever songwriting and exciting performances. With over 20 years of experience, Shaw captivates audiences of all sizes – from intimate listening rooms to national television audiences. Shaw blends authentic Cajun culture with endearing local charm, delivering shows that burst with Louisiana flavor.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2022 AT 11:30 AM – 2 PM

Round Table Luncheon Saluting the Holiday 2022

Briquette

701 South Peters New Orleans, LA

AS in the past the annual, festive Round Table Luncheon Saluting the Holidays is going to be a spectacular RTL in which the entertainment will include among others Suzaune Yee McKamey

doing the 12th Day of Christmas. Some of the days are already taken so please contact Don Rees at 504-307-9491. if you have not made your reservation do so now before it is sold out: $75all inclusive. RSVP to Margarita Bergen via Venmo, Zelle (Chase Bank), or by sending a check for $75 to Margarita Bergen, 811 Marigny Street, Unit C, New Orleans, LA 70117

Louisiana Christmas Day

 BB's Stage Door Canteen, National WWII Museum

BB's Stage Door Canteen, National WWII Museum

945 Magazine St., New Orleans 70130 

504-528-1944

$52 - $55

Dec 14

11:30am

Matinee Luncheons run Tuesdays through Fridays & Sundays from December 12–23.

11:45 a.m. seating / 12:45 p.m. showtime (1-hour performance)

Pricing: $55.00 / $52.00 Members

Spend the holidays Louisiana style as the Victory Belles take us on a musical tour from the raucous Cajun bayous to the splendors of caroling in Jackson Square!

Spend the holidays Louisiana style as the Victory Belles take us on a musical tour from the raucous Cajun bayous to the splendors of caroling in Jackson Square! Celebrate the holidays at BB’s Stage Door Canteen, and hear your favorite yuletide tunes like “Have A Holly Jolly Christmas,” “Christmastime in New Orleans,” and “White Christmas.”

Enjoy a delicious buffet style luncheon then get into the holiday spirit with our charming Victory Belles.

Louisiana Christmas Day

Winter Spinach Salad

Local citrus, Dried Cranberry,

Candied Pecan, Champagne Vinaigrette

Candied Sweet Potatoes

Melted Marshmallow, Candied Pecans

Bacon Braised Green Beans

House Made Bacon, Crispy Onions

Honey Glazed Ham

Homemade Lemon Curd And Anglaise

Herb Roasted Turkey

Garden Herbs, Rosemary Gravy

Chocolate Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce And Chocolate Chips

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TODAY AT 12 PM – 1 PM

Lunchbox Lecture: Remembering Those Who Served: Repatriation of American POW/MIA Soldiers from WWII

The National WWII Museum

• 945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
• (504) 528-1944

A key part of the mission of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) is to fully account for the more than 72,000 missing and unaccounted-for US personnel from World War II—for their families and for our nation. Board-Certified Genealogist Clarise Soper will focus on the genealogist’s role in assisting the US Army Past Conflict Repatriation Branch in its mission to return the remains of WWII soldiers to their families.

Clarise Soper, CG, has been conducting genealogical research for over 30 years and is certified by the Board for Certification of Genealogists. She specializes in research as well as forensic and genetic genealogy in the states of Mississippi and Alabama. Clarise, a published author, frequently gives presentations at genealogical and historical societies on various topics. She currently works full-time assisting the US Army Past Conflict Repatriations Branch by researching WWII soldiers’ families for repatriation purposes.

This Lunchbox Lecture is free and open to the public to attend in The National WWII Museum’s Karen H. Bechtel and William M. Osborne III Media Auditorium. For those unable to make it to the Museum’s campus, the lecture will also be livestreamed on Facebook, Vimeo, and YouTube, and will be available as a recording after the fact on both platforms.

Register here: https://www.nationalww2museum.org/.../131077-lunchbox...

New Orleans Campus

1700 Mardi Gras Blvd. 

New Orleans, LA 70114

504.368.5191

With the holiday season upon us, everyone at the Louisiana SPCA is excited to share about our Home for the Holidays event! For all of December we are offering a reduced adoption fee of just $10 for pets over six-months-old. 

The best gift you can give a homeless animal this holiday season is a place to call home. It is our goal to home as many of our adorable adoption ready animals as we can so that they have a reason to celebrate this season too. 

PLUS when you adopt a dog 40lbs or bigger, not only will you get everything that comes with a normal adoption, you'll also receive a FREE  adoption kit with all your big dog essentials! The total value of this kit is $125 and includes an easy walk harness and leash, lupine collar, wire kennel, kong toy, water and food bowl, and an ID tag.  

Every animal that adopts a human is spayed or neutered, fully vaccinated, microchipped and heartworm tested. Each adoption also includes a bag of Hill’s Science Diet food, and a discount for online dog training through GoodPup. 

Our New Orleans Campus is open Monday through Saturday noon until 7pm for adoption. Our Plaquemines Parish Campus is open Tuesday through Saturday 10am until 5pm. 

Roosevelt Hotel Christmas Concerts

in The Lobby-

December 14

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

FREE

THE ROOSEVELT NEW ORLEANS

130 Roosevelt Way

New Orleans, 70112 United States +

Come to The Roosevelt Hotel for Christmas concerts performed by local New Orleans choirs, all under the twinkling lights of the Roosevelt Lobby!

• Wednesday, December 14:
• Our Lady of Prompt Succor
• Thursday, December 15: Kehoe-France
• Friday, December 16- St. Mary's Academy

Lakeside Shopping Center

 · 

Santa and his special friend, Mr. Bingle, will be at Center Court this Wednesday, Dec. 14th from 5:00pm - 7:00pm for photos.

Appointments are available at the link below. Walk-ups are welcome too! https://www.lakesideshopping.com/santa-photos

Harrison Avenue Marketplace

 Harrison Avenue

Wed, DEC 14

5:00pm

The Harrison Avenue Marketplace is a great venue for the Lakeview community to enjoy family, friends, food and live entertainment. The Harrison Avenue is always free and open to the public. The Harrison Avenue Marketplace comes to life the second Wednesday of the months of March, April, May, September, November and December from 5-8:30pm.

Harrison Avenue

700-900 Harrison Avenue, New Orleans LA 70124

Celebration in the Oaks

Dec. 14 - Jan. 1

City Park’s largest fundraiser has fascinated guests for years as one of the most-spectacular holiday lights festivals in the country. This year, the Driving Tour – featuring the Park’s famous live oak trees swathed in more than a million twinkling lights throughout the 2.25-mile ride – is back in addition to the return of the Walking Tour, complete with marshmallow roasting, unlimited amusement-park rides and access to the iconic Botanical Garden.

WED/THURS/SUN HOURS

Driving Tour: 6pm‑10pm

Walking Tour: 6pm‑11pmFRIDAY/SATURDAY HOURS

Driving Tour: 5pm‑11pm

Walking Tour: 5pm‑12amClosed Mondays and Tuesdays (until 12/19)*

Closed 12/24 and 12/31 *Exclusive Bike Nights for Driving Tour only on 11/29, 12/6, 12/13

Entrance for Driving Tour

4 Friederichs Avenue, NOLA 70124

Enter the driving tour at the corner of Wisner Blvd. and Friederichs Ave. Click here for the exact location. Check your GPS carefully as some mapping systems do not show the proper location.

If the vehicle line extends outside of the park, please line up in the right lane of Wisner southbound (from Harrison). Do not turn left onto Friederichs Ave from northbound Wisner.

Entrance for Walking Tour

Amusement Park: 7 Victory Avenue, NOLA 70124 (Enter through Lelong Dr. to Victory Ave.)

Botanical Garden: 5 Victor Avenue, NOLA 70124 (Enter through Lelong Dr. to Victory Ave.)

Both entrances are accessible for the full Walking Tour experience, including the Amusement Park and Botanical Garden.

Lafreniere Park

Please join us and enjoy the 36th annual Christmas Light display in Lafreniere Park. Enjoy the driving and walking tour from December 143 till December 30, 2022, closed December 25th. Sunday - Thursday 5:30pm till 9:00pm / Friday and Saturday 5:30pm - 10:00pm. See Santa, Minions, Star Wars figures, Hot Wheels racers, and many more exhibits on display for all to enjoy. Be sure to look for our newest special attraction.

Lafreniere Park is proud to welcome WWL Channel 4 as a new sponsor of this annual event. Bring the entire family out to enjoy this annual tradition in the Jewel of Jefferson Parish, Lafreniere Park.

ONLY $10 per car you DO NOT have to buy a ticket for each person only the vehicle.

Lafreniere Park

3000 Downs Blvd, Metairie, LA 70003-3957, United States

Tickets

www.lafrenierepark.org

Holiday Concerts at

St. Louis Cathedral

and

St. Anna’s Episcopal Church

Join us as we celebrate New Orleans’ rich musical heritage with jazz musicians, gospel choirs, classical ensembles, and others performing the sounds of the season with nearly three weeks of live concerts. Concerts at St. Louis Cathedral located in Jackson Square take place at 6pm on December , 14 and 15 and include Da Lovebirds featuring Robin Barnes, Shades of Praise, Rickie Monie & Friends, a special Christmas Concert at 5:30pm on December 18 and more. Concerts at St. Anna’s Episcopal Church take place at 5pm on Saturday, December 17 and include The Friendly Travelers, Papo y Son Mandao and Joy Clark. All concerts are free and open to the public. Start planning your concert

December 15: Jackson Square Concert Series: This holiday tradition brings a mythical aura to the experience of holiday carols, setting local musicians, church choirs, and singers of all genres against the Gothic splendor of the historic St. Louis Cathedral or Anna's Episcopal Church. Free and open to the public. 6 pm–7 pm. holiday.neworleans.com. See the schedule below: 

• DECEMBER 14: CAMERON DUPUY AND THE CAJUN TROUBADOURS
• DECEMBER 15: LA NOCHA BUENA: SPANISH CHRISTMAS MUSIC OF THE NEW WORLD
• DECEMBER 17: JOY CLARK (ANNA'S)
• DECEMBER 18: THE ST. LOUIS CATHEDRAL CHRISTMAS CHOIR CONCERT

Concert Schedule

French Quarter Festivals, Inc. Holiday Concert Series:

from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

French Quarter Festivals, Inc. Holiday Concert Series: Cameron Dupuy and the Cajun Troubadours

December 14

 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

La Noche Buena: Spanish Christmas Music of the New World

December 15 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

French Quarter Festivals, Inc. Holiday Concert Series: Joy Clark

December 17 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

The St. Louis Cathedral Christmas Choir Concert entitled: Noel, The Story of Christmas

December 18 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Grande Krewe Friends!

Wednesday, December 14th at 6:30 PM

It's the holiday season and what better way to celebrate than a warming sip of cognac or a festive glass of bubbles! We're excited to feature Rémy Martin Cognac along with some carefully selected grower champagne producers to put you in the holiday spirit! We'll be discussing what makes Cognac such a unique and sought-after libation and why grower Champagne producers are in such high demand! This is a great way to learn a little more about these products and why they'll make the perfect gift for the wine and spirits lover in your life!

These special evenings are limited to 12 participants so sign up now! Only $45 per person!

Click here to reserve a space!

Shop in store at 2305 Decatur St.

Monday - Saturday 12pm - 8pm and Sunday 12pm - 5pm.

TODAY AT 6:30 PM – 8 PM

Mid Week Christmas Carols

2001 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA 70001-5937, United States

Wed, Dec 14

Come join us to sing Christmas Carols and have fun activities after

East Bank Regional Library Hosts

Bands as Part of Holiday Programming

METAIRIE, LA – The East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, will host eight musical concerts as part of its holiday programming.  Each concert is free of charge and is open to the public.

7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2019

American Legion Post 377 Band

The band performs standards as well as holiday music.

7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 15, 2019

New Aurora Saxophone Ensemble

This small group, consisting only of saxophones, performs a variety of tunes.

7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 19, 2022

Mike Scorsone Presents

Musician and teacher Michael Scorsone presents a night of music from young performers.

1 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022

Memory Lane

Jean, Richard and Sam perform holiday music and popular tunes.

7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022

The Jefferson Parish Community Band

The Jefferson Parish Community Band, roughly 50 musicians, returns with a full program of music for every age.

For more information regarding this presentation, contact Chris Smith, Manager of Adult Programming for the library, at 504-889-8143

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The Amazing Acro-Cats Meowy Catmas Special!

The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret

2240 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana

For the month of December we feature our Meowy Catmas special - purrformances JUST FOR MEW ORLEANS! Celebrate Christmas (or Catmas) with us by watching cats jump through wreaths, roll an ornament, push a sleigh, and performing an array of other seasonal tricks. Real rescued house cats that delight and amaze audiences of all ages.

There will also be a special appearance by The Rock-Cats (the only cat band in the entire WORLD!) playing seasonal holiday selections such as "A Cat in a Manger," "Catnip Roasting on an Open Fire," and "God Rest Ye Merry Kittens" (songs might not be performed as described).

Our Amazing Acro-Cat bus is also a mobile fostering unit for Rock Cats Rescue, helping cats and kittens across the nation find their furrever homes. Proceeds always benefit our cause of foster and rescue. Rock Cats Rescue has fostered and found homes for over 309 cats and kittens, some of them being from Mew Orleans!

This two-hour show has very limited tickets so we suggest buying online to get make sure you get your seats. This show sells out! Our Very Important Cat People (VICP seating) get front row seats and they sell out the fastest.

SEATING OPTIONS & PRICING:

Each VICP ticket receives a Pawbill (think playbill for cats). Additional Pawbills are available for sale at the merch table.

 Very Important Cat People (VICP floor): $50 very very front row seating literally on the floor, you can practically touch the cats! (but please, do not touch the cats.)

Please note: these seats are litterally sitting on the floor, on the ground. No chairs are provided for this row. We provide something so you are not directly on the cold floor but bring a cushion if you think you need one!

 Very Important Cat People (VICP seats): $50 1st two rows of seating in chairs.

 General Admission Seating: $40 the rest of the theater area seating, in chairs.

Tickets at the Door (if available): Add $5 to above stated prices, discounts do not apply to door ticket sales.

DISCOUNT DAYS: Get $5 off each online ticket purrchased for our first week of shows December 1-4, 2022! Prices are reflected for these dates online only.

Buy online to save money!

https://meowycatmas.brownpapertickets.com/

The lobby will open one hour prior to showtime and seating begins a half hour later. The Meet & Greet for all attendees will occur AFTER the show!

The Allways has a bar and lounge area in the front of the building, you may take drinks inside the theater, but please, no food!

Dec 2022

Wed, Dec 14

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Thu, Dec 15

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Fri, Dec 16

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Interested

Sat, Dec 17

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Interested

Sat, Dec 17

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Interested

Sun, Dec 18

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Interested

Sun, Dec 18

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Interested

The Palm Court Jazz Cafe presents fine dining with live traditional jazz. Normal opening hours are Wednesday through Sunday, from 7pm to 11pm.

Reservations: (504) 525-0200

1204 Decatur Street

New Orleans LA, 70116

Phone: (504) 525 - 0200d

•  14
• Lars Edegran & Palm Court Jazz Band 

• 15
• Duke Heitger & Tim Laughlin w/Crescent City Joymakers 

• 16
• Kevin Louis & Yolanda Robinson w/Palm Court Jazz Band 

• 17
• Will Smith & Palm Court Jazz Band 

• 18
• Duke Heitger & Sunday Night Swingsters

19 - January 3 Closed for the holidays

Happy Holidays and see you in January

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TODAY AT 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Dr. Seuss' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL

The Saenger Theatre

1111 Canal St New Orleans, LA 70112

Re-discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale as it returns to New Orleans! Featuring the hit songs “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas” from the beloved animated TV special, The Grinch discovers there’s more to Christmas than he bargained for in this heart-warming holiday musical perfect for the whole family. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is “two sizes too small,” decides to steal Christmas away from the holiday-loving Whos.

Magnificent sets and costumes inspired by Dr. Seuss’ original illustrations transport audiences to the whimsical world of Whoville and remind us of the magic of the season. Celebrate the holidays with the show The New York Times calls "100 times better than any bedtime story!"

Dec 2022

Wed, Dec 14

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Thu, Dec 15

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Fri, Dec 16

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Sat, Dec 17

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Interested

Sat, Dec 17

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Interested

Sat, Dec 17

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Interested

Sun, Dec 18

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Interested

Sun, Dec 18

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Interested

The Family Line is very sweet and powerful at the same time!   

The show's plot is an original performance inspired by the histories of the BK House and the 1892 General Strike, 

when over 30,000 New Orleans workers walked off the job to fight for shorter work days, increased pay, and ‘closed’ 

union shops. It was a successful interracial organizing event that shut down the city for days before winning workers’ 

historic rights. The new immersive play is produced by Goat in the Road and set in the HIstoric BK House and Gardens, 

so during the show, audience members will be able to explore the historic property, following the characters and storylines 

they choose. The production will take place on the ground level of the courtyard and surrounding buildings, making it 

accessible to all. This stately 1826 mansion in the French Quarter contains collections from the Beauregard Family and 

from noted author Frances Parkinson Keyes.

Extended weeks:

December 14 - December 18, 2022

Wednesdays & Thursdays at 7:30pm / Fridays at 6 pm & 8 pm / Sundays at 2:30 pm

The Historic BK House & Gardens  (across from the Old Ursuline Convent)

1113 Chartres Street, French Quarter New Orleans 

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CRAIGSLISTED

Marquette Theatre

6363 St Charles Ave New Orleans, LA 70118

Wed, Dec 14

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Thu, Dec 15

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Interested

Fri, Dec 16

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Interested

Sat, Dec 17

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Interested

Travel back to 2015 when the classifieds website Craigslist reigned supreme. Maggie, a broke college student finds quick, consistent cash helping strangers on the World Wide Web express their wildest sides in this quirky new comedy by Sharai Bohannon.

Please note this production contains adult content and coarse language

The Ho Ho Ho Show with Kate Fagan

Toast the season of Nice & Naughty with us.

Get Tickets Now: BroadsideNola.com

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

LSU Women's Basketball

The LSU Tigers are scheduled to take on Lamar at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14, at the PMAC.

Dec. 14 vs. Lamar – First Responders Appreciation

Jan. 1 vs. Vanderbilt – New Year’s Brunch

Jan. 5 vs. Texas A&M – Educator Appreciation

Jan. 15 vs. Auburn – Family Day & Alumni Day

Jan. 19 vs. Arkansas – We Back Pat and Greek Night

Jan. 30 vs. Tennessee – White Out Game

Feb. 2 vs. Georgia – Turner Syndrome Awareness

Feb. 16 vs. Ole Miss – Play4Kay and Pink Out

Feb. 23 vs. Mississippi State – Senior Night and Gold Game

Spanish New Orleans and the Caribbean / La Nueva Orleans y el Caribe españoles

A bilingual exhibition / Una exposición bilingüe

November 2, 2022–January 22, 2023 /

Tuesday/martes–Saturday/sábado, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m; Sunday/domingo, 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

520 Royal Street, Tricentennial Wing, 1st Floor

Free ticketed admission / Acceso gratuito con entrada

About the Exhibition / Sobre la exposición

New Orleans has long been identified—by locals, tourists, and historians alike—with its French heritage. A groundbreaking exhibition at The Historic New Orleans Collection restores balance to that assessment. During four decades under Spanish rule (1762–1803), the city experienced natural disaster, diplomatic tensions, and demographic transformation. Despite numerous challenges, Spanish New Orleans morphed from a poorly managed outpost on the edge of an empire to a highly urbanized colonial capital—one enriched by the racial and cultural diversity for which it is celebrated today.

Rare Artifacts come to New Orleans for Exhibition on Spanish Colonial Era

Free bilingual display on view Oct. 20, 2022–Jan. 22, 2023

Features more than 120 objects — including maps, documents, furniture, paintings, books and more — from THNOC’s permanent holdings as well as from several institutions in Spain, Mexico and the United States. The display is the first and only time this selection of objects will be presented together in one space.

In a first for THNOC, “Spanish New Orleans and the Caribbean / La Nueva Orleans y el Caribe españoles” will be presented in both English and Spanish.

“Spanish New Orleans and the Caribbean” will be on view on the first level of THNOC’s Tricentennial Wing at 520 Royal St. in the French Quarter from Oct. 29, 2022, through Jan. 22, 2023. Admission is free. Advance reservations are recommended and may be made at my.hnoc.org beginning Thursday, Oct.13, 2022. For more information, visit www.hnoc.org.

The Historic New Orleans Collection

Join us in celebrating the New Orleans debut of "Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition," an interactive experience that offers a glimpse into the past, present, and future of a landmark that has weathered wars, witnessed Napoleon's coronation, withstood a devastating fire in 2019, and is now undergoing a meticulous restoration to return the structure to its former glory.

Each visitor will be issued a HistoPad as their portal into the past that offers unique insight into the cathedral's historical timeline, plus fun activities for the entire family.

After stunning audiences in Paris, Dubai, and Washington DC, we are excited to be only the second US institution to host the exhibition, which will be on view through March 1 in THNOC's Tricentennial Wing at 520 Royal Street.

Admission is free, with timed-ticketing reservations required. Learn more and reserve tickets: hnoc.org/notre-dame

Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition

November 22, 2022–March 1, 2023

Tuesday–Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

520 Royal Street, Tricentennial Wing, 3rd Floor

Free timed admission

WELCOME!

Thank you for visiting A's Toy Soldier Christmas Trees!

We are a locally owned and operated, 3 generation, family business serving our New Orleans and Baton Rouge areas with freshly cut Frasier Fir Christmas Trees, Wreaths and Garland for the past 49 Years direct from our farm! 

We look forward to seeing you this year!

4 LOCATIONS FOR THE 2022 SEASON

New Orleans, LA

1546 Robert E Lee

 New Orleans, LA 70122

Metairie, LA

8601 Veterans Memorial Blvd 

Metairie, LA 70062

Covington, LA

70494 Hwy 21

Covington, LA 70433 

Baton Rouge, LA

  9440 Perkins Road

Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Saturday, November 19 through 

Friday, December 23rd (or until Sold Out) 

Hours

9am to 8pm Daily

Weekly Brass Band events:



Mondays - New Groove Brass Band at Kermit's Mother-In-Law Lounge (1500 N. Claiborne) - 8pm

Mondays 

Big 6 Brass Band at Da Jump Off Lounge (4617 Downman Rd.) - 10pm

Tuesdays - Rebirth Brass Band at Zony Mash Beer Project (3940 Thalia St.) - 8pm

Tuesdays - TBC Brass Band at Maple Leaf Bar (8316 Oak St.) - 10pm

Wednesdays - Stooges Brass Band at Rabbit Hole (1228 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.) - 7pm

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

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

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

Thursdays - Stooges Brass Band at The Well Lounge (1600 Basin Street) - 9:30pm

Fridays - Sporty's Brass Band at Bullet's (2441 AP Tureaud Ave) - 9pm

Fridays - 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

Sundays - TBC Brass Band at Kermit's Mother-In-Law Lounge (1500 N. Claiborne Ave.) - 8pm

Sundays - Hot 8 Brass Band at the Howlin' Wolf - "The Den" (907 S. Peters St) - 9pm

Sundays - Brass Band Sundays at Treme Hideaway (1234 N. Claiborne) - 9pm

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

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

Performances in

November 2022

Every Tuesday – Saturday at 10:00 am History Talk

           Learn about the rich cultural history that makes New Orleans such a special place.

           (At the National Park Service Visitor Center

– 419 Decatur St

Enjoy the Outdoors at Audubon Louisiana Nature Center

Audubon Louisiana Nature Center

11000 Lake Forest Blvd

New Orleans LA 70127

Trails are open Monday - Saturday. Interpretive Center and Ranger Programs: Thursday and Saturday 10 am - 2pm.

The walking trails are open at Audubon Nature Center so take your kids on a nice little hike! Audubon Louisiana Nature Center is a cherished community resource. Located adjacent to Joe Brown Park in New Orleans East on 86 acres of hardwood bottomland forest, its creation was a project of the Junior League of Greater New Orleans, opening March 23, 1980. The Main Boardwalk and Adventure Trail are open Mon-Sat 8:30 am - 3:00 and are monitored by rangers. More info 

Who

Everyone

Cost

FREE

Trails and facilities are monitored by rangers. Intermittent closures are possible. No admission or tickets required for Nature Trails and Interpretive Center. Group reservations required for education programs and planetarium shows.

New Orleans City Park 

Daily Train Rides are BACK on track(s)! Make a pass through the Park on the iconic City Park Train Wednesday-Sunday from 11am-4:30pm.

The Historic New Orleans Collection 

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On Thursday, December 15 at 6 pm we are excited to present “La Noche Buena: Spanish Christmas Music of the New World,” a free concert at St. Louis Cathedral featuring award-winning multi-instrumentalist Mahmoud Chouki " Mood " and the Krewe de Voix Chamber Choir directed by Paul Weber.

Admission is free and open to the public: no RSVP is required. Learn more: https://my.hnoc.org/11735

The program will explore the rich but largely unknown repertoire of the colonial-era Spanish Americas, including works by composers of Spanish, indigenous and African origins, including negrillos: Christmas songs written in African dialects with African musical forms and rhythms.

By emphasizing the tricontinental musical heritage of the Spanish New World, the program seeks to promote a greater appreciation of the artistic legacy of the Spanish Americas in conjunction with our exhibition "Spanish New Orleans and the Caribbean / La Nueva Orleans y el Caribe españoles," on view until January 22, 2023.

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Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots

1751 Gentilly Blvd New Orleans, LA 70119

8 races

Dec 15, 2022

RACE 1 1:15PM

NOLA on Tap Returns

Yeah You Right Events tabbed to bring back Louisiana’s Largest Beer Festival

New Orleans, LA. – NOLA on Tap, the beloved beer festival in support of the Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (LASPCA), will return to the festival calendar in 2023. 

Yeah You Right Events, a new partnership between Top Taco and Food Fight producer Shane Finkelstein and restaurateur and Cinco de Mayo Fest producer Oscar Chimal, will take charge of the popular homebrew and craft beer festival. While some changes will be in store for NOLA on Tap, the LASPCA will remain sole beneficiary of the event.

Top Taco and Food Fight have become can’t-miss food festivals in the city. Yeah You Right Events aims to make NOLA on Tap look more like those events while still retaining many of the features that made it one of the largest beer festivals in the country. 

Homebrewers will still battle it out for coveted awards and top-notch live musical acts will still grace the stages, but NOLA on Tap will now be a 21 and over ticketed event, and move from City Park on the fall calendar to Lafreniere Park on March 18th, 2023 from 2pm-7pm.

“We really wanted to take NOLA on Tap out of hurricane season,” said event producer Shane Finkelstein. “We love Lafreniere Park for the type of events that we do and its proximity to the city. It really is the perfect venue for medium-sized festivals.”

Other changes will include an all-inclusive ticket package for beer-lovers and a VIP Experience that will include a crawfish boil, open bar, signature beers, lounge seating, private restrooms, and additional food and entertainment. 

Early bird tickets will start at $10 for “Designated Drivers” and $35 for unlimited beer samples, while all-inclusive VIP tickets will start at $95 and end up at $125 at the gate.

“We are so excited to have Yeah You Right Events bring back NOLA on Tap,” says CEO of the LASPCA, Ana Zorrilla. “We couldn’t have asked for a better group to bring it back after a 3 year-long hiatus.” 

When NOLA on Tap was conceived back in 2009, Abita Brewing was the only brewery in Louisiana. Today, there are over 40 breweries in the state and dozens more around the Gulf Coast. The goal of Yeah You Right Events is to have every local and regional brewery represented at this year’s festival. 

“From Gnarly Barley and Urban South to NOLA Brewing Company and Bayou Teche, we now have some of the best breweries in the country right in our backyard,” said Oscar Chimal. 

A craft beer competition will be added to NOLA on Tap so festival-goers and celebrity judges can vote for their favorite Pilsners, Lagers, Porters, Sours, and Stouts.

Another feature added to the festival will be the Doggie Drag Show presented by Petcetera. Come out and watch our lovable pups strut their stuff on the runway and sign up to be a foster for those waiting to be adopted. 

The goal is to raise $100,000 for the LASPCA so they can continue to do the important work they do in our community.

Tickets will go on sale on December 15th. 

For more information, visit our website at www.nolaontap.com.

winterreise

Thursday, Dec. 15, 7 p.m.

Christ Church Cathedral, 2919 St. Charles Ave.

This annual winter concert presented by Lyrica Baroque features Sarah Jane McMahon, Christopher Pell and Elena Lacheva performing Schubert’s Shepherd on the Rock. Also on the program: Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet, Debussy Sonata featuring violinist Maureen Nelson, and a special arrangement of Bach Cantata 56 for oboe and bassoon.

This event is free and open to the public. Suggested donation: $25

Anders Osborne 

It’s the most wonderful time of the year

Don’t miss Anders and all his amazing friends and guests Fri & Sat Dec 16 & 17 at @tipitinas for his annual Holiday Spectacular shows! Get yer now —> www.andersosborne.com/shows

In Person

Expressions of America

December 16 & 17 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 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.

Experience starts at 6:00 p.m. for Premium Dinner Package guests (View menu).

Experience starts at 7:00 p.m. for Expressions Ticket guests.

945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

info@nationalww2museum.org

504-528-1944

The Riverwalk Outlets Hosts Festive Events to Celebrate the Holidays

Enjoy complimentary family-friendly events Dec 8 Dec. 23

NEW ORLEANS – The Riverwalk Outlets is spreading holiday cheer this season with a multitude of festive family-friendly events. From holiday choirs serenading shoppers to exclusive holiday movie screenings on Spanish Plaza, Riverwalk Outlets is helping locals and tourists alike soak in the holiday spirit.

Chanukah at the Riverwalk

On Sunday, Dec. 18, (time TBD) Riverwalk Outlets is partnering with Chabad-Lubavitch of Louisiana for Chanukah at the Riverwalk. The event presented at Spanish Plaza by Chabad-Lubavitch includes the lighting of a giant Menorah in honor of the beginning of Chanukah. The event will feature live traditional Jewish music, kosher cuisine, along with complimentary delicious latkes, Jewish gelt (chocolate candy), dreidels (toys), crafts and more for the whole family.

Riverwalk Jazz Band

On Tuesdays in December the Riverwalk Jazz Band will be strolling the mall serenading shoppers from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Catch them at the Riverwalk on 20.

Riverwalk Holiday Choir

On Thursdays in December make sure to stop by the Riverwalk’s food court from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. to take in the sounds of the holidays with talented choirs.

Dec. 22 - Canterbury Carolers

Riverwalk Holiday DJ

On Fridays in December DJ Polo 504 will be spinning holiday favorites from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. throughout the mall. Catch DJ Polo at the Riverwalk on Dec. 16 and 23.

Movies Under the Stars on Spanish Plaza

On SaturdayDec. 17 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. bring the entire family out for a special holiday movie on Spanish Plaza. Complimentary holiday treats will be available along with Santa for photos under the Riverwalk’s Christmas Tree.

Dec. 17 – The Grinch (2018 animated version)

In addition to events, the Riverwalk's 75+ retailers will also be offering special deals throughout the holiday season. Make sure to stop by for all of those holiday shopping list items.

Below are the Riverwalk’s holiday hours:

Christmas Eve: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

CLOSED on Christmas Day

New Year's Eve: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

New Year's Day: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Disney's Frozen Jr

Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts

325 Minor St Kenner, LA 70062

Dec 2022

Fri, Dec 16

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Sat, Dec 17

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Sun, Dec 18

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Mon, Dec 19

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts

Tickets

www.tix.com/ticket-sales/rivertowntheaters/4053

Public 

Based on the 2018 Broadway musical, this 1-hour junior version of the family Disney favorite brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life onstage, featuring all of the memorable songs from the animated Disney film. A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, expanding upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with mystical adventure, and plenty of humor, this wintertime spectacle is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!. Plan your family holiday outing now! Audience members can also purchase a meet & greet with photo op on the stage after the show with their favorite characters! Rated G

Directed by Kelly Fouchi

Myths & Magic Weekend

9:45 AM to 5:00 PM

DEC: 17 & 18 of 2022

(Rain or Shine)

46468 River Rd, Hammond, LA 70401

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Free Holiday Movie Series

Faubourg Beer

Don't miss our free Holiday Movie Series! Catch your favorites on the big screen outside at our brew park. Enjoy food by Fete au Fete, delicious craft beer, a holiday photo op and FREE popcorn!

Dec 17th at 6pm– Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Polar Express Day - Sat, Dec 10 2pm-7:30pm

Join us for Polar Express Day on December 10th from 2-7:30pm!

- FREE Screening of The Polar Express at 6pm

- FREE holiday train to ride kids around our spacious outdoor brew park from 2-5:30pm

- FREE Kids Ornament Painting 2-5:30pm

- FREE Popcorn

- Face Painter 2-5:30pm

- Food from Fete au Fete

- Holiday Photo Op

While the movies are FREE, we are offering VIP Picnic Table & Chair Reservations.

Reserve a VIP table! Reservation gets you one picnic table with seating for up to six guest, close up viewing of the screen, and one beer bucket filled with six 16oz Faubourg Lagers! Reserve > https://bit.ly/3EsfZQS

Reserve two Adirondack chairs! Reservation gets you two Adirondack chairs, close up viewing of the screen, and two 16oz Faubourg Lagers! Reserve > https://bit.ly/3OgcAsN

Our outdoor brew park features three bocce ball courts, disc golf, corn hole, giant Jenga and many more yard games. Plenty of activities to keep the children engaged while the adults unwind. You can even bring in your own chairs, blankets and umbrellas, just no outside food or drink.

Please note: These are not ticketed events. Movies are FREE and beer and food will be available for purchase. Please no outside food or drinks.

Don’t want to to drive? Take a Rideshare to OR from the brewery, show a bartender your receipt and get $10 off your tab!

Open to all ages and dog-friendly.

Location: Faubourg Brewing Co.

3501 Jourdan Rd.

New Orleans, LA 70126

TEDDY BEAR TEA

Enjoy the experience that has been generations in the making. Our elves are busily preparing for this popular event that delights and excites children of all ages!

Santa and Mrs. Claus will welcome you and your children to enjoy a presentation of delicious holiday food, specialty teas, and tasty pastries, as well as sparkling wine and mimosas for parents. Individual seats are available for pre-paid, non-refundable purchase.

December

,17, 18,21, 22. 23, 24, 27

9am, 11am, 2pm

The Roosevelt New Orleans

130 Roosevelt Way

New Orleans, LA 70112

Caroling in Jackson Square Returns to the French Quarter  

Sunday, December 18, from 7-8 pm. 

A New Orleans Holiday Tradition since 1946, preceded by a Holiday Home Tour  

The free community sing-along gathers thousands of people for a festive hour of holiday merriment, with carols led by local dignitaries and clergy.  

Gates open at 6:30 pm with Patio Planters volunteers stationed there to distribute complimentary song books and candles to participants in the 

non-denominational community celebration. Mark Romig, senior vice-president and chief marketing officer for New Orleans and Company, will 

return as master of ceremonies, along with local favorites Harry Mayronne, Chris Wecklein and Amy Alvarez leading carols.  

Prior to the annual Caroling, Patio Planters offers a French Quarter Holiday Home Tour featuring five private residences with varying architectural styles and home 

furnishings, festively decorated for the season.  The self-guided walking tour takes place from 12 noon until 4 pm, allowing plenty of time to enjoy Reveillon dining 

or Holiday cocktails prior to Caroling. Tickets to the tour, which supports the annual Caroling in Jackson Square, are $30 each if preordered online at  

www.patioplanters.net and $35 the day of the event.  Children 12 and under are free.  A limited number of tickets will be available for purchase from 12pm-3:00pm 

the day of under the alcove of the Louisiana State Museum Cabildo

JPL Offers Not One, But Two, ESL Classes This Fall

METAIRIE, LA – The New Neighbor Project will offer a series of in-person English as a Second Language classes at two different libraries on the West Bank this fall.

One ESL class series occurs at 6:30 p.m. on Monday nights at the Gretna Library, 102 Willow Drive, Gretna, .

The second ESL series occurs at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday nights at the Terrytown Library, 680 Heritage Avenue, Terrytown,

These presentations are free of charge and open to the public. There is no registration.

English as a second or foreign language is a language education program for people learning English.

The New Neighbor Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides support to immigrants through donation based ESL classes and citizenship classes, as well as citizenship application assistance and scholarship opportunities to help provide a pathway to citizenship.

For more information regarding this presentation, contact Chris Smith, manager of Adult Programming for the library, at (504) 889-8143

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TODAY AT 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Riverwalk Jazz Band

Riverwalk Outlets

Tue, Dec 20

The Riverwalk Jazz Band will be strolling inside of the mall on Tuesdays in December from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m

1111 Canal St., 

New Orleans, LA 70112

Gather family & friends for the Christmas tradition that started it all! 

Christmas is coming and NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet tickets are the best gift under the tree! Give the fift of huge puppets, dazzling costumes and internationally acclaimed ballet artists from around the globe. 

GET TICKETS TO 4PM SHOW

GET TICKETS TO 8PM SHOW

Craig Klein is with James Andrews 

We wanted to put up the ticket link for the "DONNA'S REVISITED" show that is taking place at Chickie Wah Wah on Thursday, Dec. 29 from 8-11pm. It's going to be a fun night of music featuring the Leroy Jones Quintet, the swinging band from back in the day when we used to play every Saturday at Donna's Bar & Grill which was on Rampart Street and Saint Ann. There's going to be lots of original music we used to play from the Leroy Jones songbook along with our very swinging arrangements of some great New Orleans music.

Donna's was the place where real and good New Orleans music was played and it was the place where musicians would hang out after or before and sometimes during their gigs. It was the brass band headquarters for many years then Donna and her husband, Charlie, who did all the amazing cooking from that little kitchen in the back, started having bands like Leroy's and Bob French's. It was a very important establishment in the New Orleans music scene for lots of years and it was always very friendly to musicians and the music lovers who hung out there. We all met some incredible people and established some life long

friendships. Lots of bands developed their sound in that small soulful room.

So on Dec. 29 we will be reminicing about Donna's Bar and Grill with music and Free Red Beans ( I would say like Charlie used to do, but he would never share his recipes, but if anybody happens to know his recipe, maybe we could get you to cook them).

The band that played and traveled the world together is Leroy Jones - trumpet, Gerald French - Drums, Mitchell Player - bass, Paul Longstreth - piano, Craig Klein - trombone.

Come get some of this....

$15 presale/$20 at the door. (thats inexpensive prices BTW)

https://chickiewahwah.com/#/events

LSU will play Purdue for the first time ever on January 2 in the Citrus Bowl

LSU will cap off coach Brian Kelly’s first season in the Citrus Bowl against the Purdue Boilermakers on Jan. 2.

The game is set for Noon CT in Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida and will mark the third time the Tigers have played in the bowl game since 2016.

After dropping back-to-back games to both Georgia and Texas A&M to end the season, it was inevitable the Tigers’ lofty bowl expectations would diminish, pushing them to a Citrus Bowl berth.

Fri

6

January 6

@ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm 

First Fridays with the

 Marine Force Reserve Band

French Market New Orleans, LA

Enjoy the Marine Forces Reserve Band every first Friday in 2022! Performances will take place at 2:00pm at the Farmers Market. Free and open to the public.

FREE

Our 5th Anniversary Show Ball

“The Mardi Gras Masquerade”

January 13th - doors 7pm

Chateau Estates Grand Ballroom

Dinner • Show Ball • Live Music • DJ Dancing

Andrea Bocelli

Sat Feb 11, 2023 at 8:00pm · Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA

𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘!

https://www.betterunite.com/btcnola-winewomenshoesneworleans

TIGERS UPDATE PRESENTED BY THE PIT STOP EXXON :

2023 LSU Football Schedule Released :

Sept. 3 (Sun.) vs. Florida State (Orlando)

Sept. 9 GRAMBLING

Sept. 16 at Mississippi State

Sept. 23 ARKANSAS

Sept. 30 at Ole Miss

Oct. 7 at Missouri

Oct. 14 AUBURN

Oct. 21 ARMY

Oct. 28 Open Date

Nov. 4 at Alabama

Nov. 11 FLORIDA

Nov. 18 GEORGIA STATE